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Griss
The big red dragon, Grabon’s friend, Redseth’s sire, the brewer of the Combined Territories. What manner of mate does he need? He has a human boy companion, a Taylor’s son, a young man who is maturing under his watchful eye, learning to brew the cures and treatments that can keep a territory healthy and safe.…
Read MoreAn Old Story
The old dragon looked at her audience. She settled her faded wrinkles around her sturdy frame, moving her tail to support her legs so she could sit comfortably. The young faces looked on her, waiting to see and hear the latest old story that she would offer up as a gift. ”There was a time,…
Read More2nd Day
Happy New Year!🎊 Can you believe it is the 2nd day of the year already? Time does fly. In my little part of the world we have a clear blue sky, it is crisp and cold, and the birds are out in the snow. I was talking to my dragons, yes of course we have…
Read MoreLights of the Season
One of my favorite things about December is all the holidays. Everyone manages to find a reason to celebrate, put out some lights, illuminate the porch, lightcandles, build a fire, and in general gather with friends and family. It truly is a magical time of year when so many people of so many different cultures…
Read MoreSick and Tired
Like a lot of people during this season of changing weather, I have come down with a cold, sinus infection, sore throat, body ache, and generally tired of feeling icky. Also like most people I medicate and move on with my day, because I need to work to make money to buy things. The people…
Read MoreFamily Treasures
My brother inherited the family piano; the one we all played, sang around, and loved. In many ways it was the center of our family story. It played out crushes, heartbreaks, fights, celebrations, holidays, and grief. If it could talk it would have a lot of secrets to keep, and it would probably tell anyone…
Read MoreSpilt Coffee
It was morning, I was headed to my day job when I realized that my morning coffee tasted sweet, and it was running low. I did what most people in my position would do, I found the nearest fast food place with good coffee and joined the parade, generally called the drive-through. It was all…
Read MoreDecorating
Like a lot of people I am decorating for the holidays. And like a lot of people I have inherited the family decorations and I have to sort and decide what to keep, what to store, what to use, and how I want to use it. It is ridiculously emotional and exciting all at the…
Read MoreMating Bond
As the planet chooses partners based on complementary strengths and talents, compatibility, and other factors, it is hard to imagine anyone rejecting the bond. Especially because if the bonding of the power lines had progressed enough, one or both partners will die as they attempt to separate. Does that mean that nobody ever does it?…
Read MoreCharacter Flaws
So they say when you design a character, before you set him or her free in a setting, you need to include a flaw. Well, to be honest I always chuckle over this, because what counts as a flaw? Too ambitious? Greedy for attention? Seeking out anonymity? Too quiet? Loud and obnoxious? Faithful? Independent thinker?…
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