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Looking into the Mystic Ether (AKA 'What the Future Holds')...

1/4/2021

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Awena was sitting in her room doing her daily meditation when she felt a 'pull' to take out her crystal ball.  As she gazed into the ball it began to change from clear crystal to a swirling mist. "Well... it might not hurt to check on the little Wish Dragon and those that seek to find him," Awena mused to herself.
"Several new characters have appeared in the search and Hungry is still looking for his pillow, but where are they?" she muttered as the mist began to take a shape.
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Granny Flare was the first to appear with Parsley, the Dowager Griselda, Efem, and Cornelia.  "This  Zooming on their PEE-Cs is almost like looking into a crystal ball," Awena thought with a smile. She could see they were discussing the need to expand the search for the Wish Dragon as the Mushroom Line, the Bee Gs, and the Twitter birds had still not located Hungry.  The only problem with a crystal ball is that images may appear clearly, but it is difficult to hear all of the conversations completely.  "I really need to work on getting better at lip reading," she reminded herself (not for the first time and probably not the last) as she pieced together the searchers' conversations.
As the ladies faded out, Passporte' and the wizard, Dewin, came into focus.  They were still out in the forest of the Shadows' Realm.  Awenda could feel something in the ether that each had a different purpose in mind in regard to the little Dragon though she didn't feel that it was truly evil. Awena had noticed that the Spite still has not reappeared since Dewin last saw her in his cave where he left his magical spell book behind.  "I'm sure Dewin's journal book would make interesting reading," thought Awena as she watched Dewin telling Passporte' before they faded from the crystal ball that in Spite of her not being there, "She might actually be useful for once."
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​As the crystal searched for another, soon Hewy, the troll, appeared.  He too was out with Sprout trying to find the Dragon.  Hewy had decided that if Sprout had met Hungry earlier by the Sugar Plum Bakery and since Sprout had told him that the Dragon was as hungry for sweets as Sprout - it was a perfect place to start. "And of course Sprout offered to go since they were going to be near the bakery," she snickered.  "It must be a great magical gift the way that kid can make food disappear."
Then the huge Mansion of the The Baron's popped in.  The Baron, Fiddlefaddle, and Sneefle were sitting in the Drawing Room playing with some cards and wondering what will happen next as they await word from Griselda and the others about the search.
Suddenly, the image shifted and the entire crystall ball was filled with a Cheshire grin!  It was The CAT.  He seemed to look right at Awena as if he knew she was watching him.  She could see past The CAT that the archer Nemmer was still searching for the Wish Dragon and trying to avoid the Dusty Mytes.  The CAT then turned and went his own way.  Awena didn't have difficulty realizing that The CAT was thinking that chasing a Twitter Bird might be a little more fun than Dragon hunting.  Funny that he should be the one to find Hungry first...
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A Night on the Trail - or a Wizard Glamps...

11/17/2020

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As night drew near, Dewin decided that instead of returning to his cave, he would set up camp and continue his search for the Wish Dragon in the morning.  After all, he only needed to flick his fingers and a tent would appear complete with a dry bed and dinner.  Now Passporte', as far as the wizard thought, could be on his own and maybe that would finally get him to leave.  But then again, maybe it would be worth Dewin's effort to learn more about this missing Dragon if he offered him a place to put his head for the night.
Passporte', who didn't look at time quite the same way as the wizard, agreed to stay.  He wasn't ready to continue down the trail even if it was getting dark until he could finish writing up the thoughts still swirling around in his head.  That is exactly what Dewin wanted to hear.  "What are you still writing about," he asked Passporte'.  "Is it still about the Dragon?"
"I didn't catch all that Hewy the Troll had said.  He was in such a hurry, even for a troll," muttered Passporte'. "I saw him and his friends as they were leaving the sanctuary of the Sleeping Sisters," he answered. "That was unusual right there as the Sisters very rarely invite anyone inside.  I managed to catch up with them on the trail and on our way we all had a bite at a local inn for lunch.  As we were eating, he shared a little of his time there with the Sisters and something about Sprout always being hungry which required them to stop a lot."
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After he scribbled some more in his journal Passporte' continued, "This is when Hewy said something about a prophecy and the Dragon."  Now this did intrigue the wizard for he knew how powerful prophecies could be, specially when revealed by a mystic such as a Sleeping Sister.  "Please continue.  This is fascinating," prompted Dewin to his guest.
So as the wizard listened to Passporte' transfixed by his words, little did they know that a little Dragon down the trail in the woods was also going through his own transformation.  After all he was a young Dragon growing by leaps and bounds as he continued trudging through the Woods in search of a teacher and his pillow.
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More of the Dragon tail (err... tale)...

11/10/2020

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As Passporte' continues writing in his journal, Dewin is trying to find a way to get rid of him.  At first, he thought that if he told Passporte' about seeing something strange on his way to where they bumped into each other on the trail, that might send the explorer off and he could continue his search for the Dragon.  After a minute of thinking more about it though, he realized that then Passporte' would stay longer just to ask more questions.  "I might as well wait for him to finish writing in his journal," he decided.  
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As Dewin continued to observe the scribbler, Passporte' mumbled something which caught his attention.  "What was that?", he asked.  Passporte' looked up and repeated, "When I find the Dragon, I must remember to ask about the prophecy when I find out if they are vegetarians."  
Now that was something Dewin had never heard before.  "What prophecy might that be Passporte'?"  But Passporte' was busy finishing in his journal
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Dewin knew that he must practice the extreme magic of "patience" as he waited a little longer before he would get an answer. Without looking up from his journal, Passporte' continued... "Oh, it is something Hewy, the Troll, told me the other day.  Something about aWish Dragon being lost who could grant wishes.  He did not tell me all of it as he was in a hurry leaving the Sleeping Sisters when I ran into him.  But I am sure he would tell you if you find him and asked him."  Passporte then continued to scratch his quill in his journal.
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"Would he indeed," thought Dewin.  Hmmmm....
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It's one thing to read about a Dragon - another in meeting one!

11/3/2020

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As Passporte' takes a few minutes to add more of his ponderings in his travel journal, let's see what his newest adventure may be about...​
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Click on the journal below to continue reading more of Passporte's latest journal entries.
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An old tail (oops - tale) is told...

10/27/2020

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As Dewin walked down the trail in the Woods looking for the Dragon, he realized  soon it would be Samhain (pronounced 'SAH-win').  The day celebrated as the end of light going into the shadows and the opportunity for great magicks.  For it was on October 31st that the magic of the Ether spilled into all other realms.  "How I would wait for that day each year to try a new conjuring," he remembered.  "But, now that I am in a Realm of magic, I had nearly forgotten how important that day was to me."
As he continued down the trail, deep in his thoughts of the various Samhain celebrations, he nearly bumped into Passporte'.  They both were traveling (in opposite directions and but with the same purpose) as Dewin was daydreaming about the past while Passporte' was trying to walk and write in his journal at the same time.  After all - time wasn't meant to be wasted for this time traveler. He wanted to capture his thoughts while they were still fresh in his mind about his newest adventure, looking for a Wish Dragon.
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Startled out of their distractions, it was Dewin who spoke first.  "What brings you out today Passporte'?  You found something new to add to your journal?"
"Oh, hi Dewin.  Yes, I have recently heard rumors about a Dragon being seen in the woods and decided I would go out and see if I could find it.  What brings you out?" asked Passporte'.
Not wanting to tell the adventurer that he too was looking for the Dragon (for reasons he knew Passporte' would not approve of...), Dewin told him the first thing that came to his mind.  "I was remembering about the old holiday I used to wait for each year called Samhain (also now know as All Hallows Eve or Halloween).  You probably have never heard of it."
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"Actually I have," answered Passporte'.  His answer surprised Dewin so much, it took a minute before he realized that Passporte' was rummaging through his satchel, looking for a small scroll.  "Here it is!" he exclaimed.  "I once heard a story from Scarlet, the Nytemare's farrier, about this special time and how magick ran amok that night...  Would you like to read it?" Passporte' asked Dewin.

​Would you also like to read the tail (oops - did it again - I meant the tale) of the Nytemares and Halloween? 




​Click on the Nytemare to read the tale
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And another joins in the search...

10/20/2020

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​The signs are all here.  The planets and the stars are in alignment.  The word was coming in both from the Mushroom Line and the Twitter network to be on the watch for it.  Even the Spite has said that she felt a change in the air.  He almost felt he should mark his calendar as it was the first time the Spite had not been contrary since that first day he came to the Realms and the Spite had started following him.  
​Usually the Spite would point out to him why an idea of his would not work.  “I would think she was just trying to get me out of the cave, but since she goes out when she wants, there must be something else going on,” thought Dewin.  “If I could only believe that the Wish Dragons are back!”
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​And so, Dewin decided that today was the day to leave the cave and begin the search.  He had taken care of the one problem needing his attention earlier that morning and now he was free to start.  As he was packing he realized he still didn't know exactly where to begin. 
​He knew that by using his Zodiak cards and consulting his charts, the Dragon would be ‘seeking the air’ (see earlier post).  “That could mean he is either near the Cave of Winds or getting ready to jump off of a mountain top,” Dewin muttered to himself.  “That is the problem with deviation… never knowing for sure anything – just estimated guesses.”

​It was then when he realized that maybe he had another option.  It was old (really old) and had a small crack in it, but maybe if the Dragon was within its range it could help him narrow down the places he would need to search.
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Reaching into a pocket, he withdrew a round glass ball.  The crystal ball was one of the few things (besides his journal book) that he been able to hang on to when he was transported to the Realms by the wish of a Dragon.  It was temperamental and did not always work, and sometimes when it did he would get strange pictures of a family lost somewhere in outer space that never seemed to find their way back home, but when it did work – it was a most useful tool.  Whispering the incantation that would awaken the crystal, he held it out in his hands and started pointing it in four different directions.  First south, then north, next west, and finally east.  
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East it was for when Dewin pointed the ball in that direction a glow started inside of the crystal and the beginnings of an image of a Dragon’s head slowly appeared!

​​“If this keeps working, I should find the Dragon and be back to the cave before dinner,” smiled Dewin.  What Dewin did not know was that he had only asked to see the Dragon.  He might have needed to ask just a little more for he did not know about The CAT…
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A Wizard's Past... how the heck did I get here?

10/6/2020

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Dewin gazed into his crystal ball, searching for a clue to where this young Dragon he has been hearing about may be.  Whispering to himself, "It has been such a long time since I have seen a Dragon."  He then slightly shook his head, realizing that lately he had started talking to himself.  "But as long as I don't answer myself then I am okay" he chuckled.

​As Dewin continued to stare into the crystal ball,  he remembered the last time he had seen a Wish Dragon.  The memory flashed quickly across his mind as did the anger too.
It had been when the Dragon had transported him from his world to this unknown realm.  Before that day, Dewin had never seen a Dragon though he had  heard about them from the stories told by Myrddin.
Dewin had been visiting a small village that fateful day.  While he was walking through the village, the sky darkened and the ground began to rumble. As the buildings started to shake, Dewin threw up his arms trying to cast a protection spell as he was thrown to the ground.  The next thing he knew, the sky was clear and the scenery had changed.  Even as he was in the same village, everything else had changed. The trees and the foliage all now glowed and shimmered like they hadn't before.  The magic that was usually difficult to feel now also felt stronger - more available.  It seemed the village was not where it had been the day before.  
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It took several days before Dewin found out what had happened.  A Wish Dragon apparently had landed on the mountain top overlooking the village.  This caused the mountain to crumble sending chaos and rubble towards the sleepy village below.  The Dragon didn't think but just 'wished' the entire village some place safe and out of harm's way.  All it took was for the Dragon to "wish" for no place like home... and here they were in the realm of where Dragon's lived. 
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​(If you have not heard about this story  of the disappearing village -
click here to see how it has been told by another...)
So it has now been many years that Dewin has lived with the Fae of the realms trying to return home.  It was when he finally discovered the story of the Dragon Clan and how they failed their duty to the Wish Dragons, causing all Dragons to disappear,  that explained what it was that kept him from returning home.  He needed a Wish Dragon to reverse the wish that had brought him to the Realm of Wymsy and now all the dragons were gone!
Until now!  It seems recently one has been sighted or actually it was because of a conversation he had with an ancient troll where Dewin was told of signs that a young Dragon had returned to the realms.  "I must find this Dragon first! I'll convince it to reverse the spell.  It is the only way I can get home," Dewin muttered.  Again realizing that he was talking to himself, he decided that again it was alright.  "I am still not answering myself," he thought.
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By the Light of the Moon and the Position of the Stars...

9/15/2020

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Dewin is my up and coming wizard.  This is what he has revealed to me. He has spent most of his life in the pursuit of knowledge, both arcane and exotic.  He has studied with the Druids, learned astronomy with the Stargazers, and has expanded his magical abilities with Fae magic obtained while being held in the Shadow's Realm.  (More about that to come...)

He is also on a mission to find this "Wish Dragon" that he has seen signs about.
​He first thought to start with the ways of the Druid in locating the Dragon.  Reaching out to the trees, he tried to see if they had seen the Dragon but for some reason they were not being very clear in their answers.  It was as if someone else had told them not to let anyone know where the Dragon was.  But Dewin knows the stars, the Zodiac, and the celestial bodies and that they have no masters to control who could see their messages - if one knows where to look.  
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​Taking out his Zodiac charts, and charting the sun's location compared to the moon phase, he started his latest attempt to determine where the Dragon could be. He can see that the Zodiac Cusp was coming up - when the sun leaves one sign and enters another, this one being  of Virgo and Libra.

Dewin knows that each of the Zodiac signs had distinct personality traits.  As Virgo is receding, Libra is ascending and this could be a good time to  start his search for the Dragon in a new way.  He had once read in a scroll that Dragons were susceptible to these changes and would act upon their influences.  
For example, the influences of Virgo confirmed his feelings that the Dragon must have been at some time somewhere in the woods but not near water.  The colors of Virgo's sign point him in this direction by listening to their silent messages within the shades of green and browns - blend, camouflage, hide where you can't be seen and least expected.
​But with the coming of Libra, the Dragon could now seek out the air.  Dewin decided that maybe the answers would come easier if he listened to the color of Libra and brought out his blue sapphire.  After all, the sapphire wasn't known as the "wisdom stone" for nothing. 

The sapphire is said to release mental tension, unwanted thoughts and confusion. All things that would help restore his balance.  It can align the physical, mental and spiritual planes, bringing serenity and peace of mind.  A sapphire is also known as a "stone of prosperity" and hopefully would help Dewin in fulfilling his dream and desire to locate this strange Dragon he has felt. 
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​As Dewin continues his divinations by consulting his maps of both the realms and the stars, trying to find the mysterious young Dragon, the big question in the minds of everyone in the Realms was "Where is that Dragon?"

The funny part of that question was that only The CAT knew and he wasn't telling anyone just yet... as he sits pondering.  Maybe instead of wondering where the Dragon was, everyone should be more concerned about what The CAT was pondering...
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Being "asked to leave"...

9/1/2020

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While the others were in the breakfast room, the Sleeping Sisters were in Awena’s chambers forming a circle in which Awena sat in the center.  She had closed her eyes and was meditating on what they must do.  Finally she spoke. "Sisters, as you all know, we must not directly interfere with events.  I may have already stepped over the bounds by telling Hewy of the prophecy, but we must not divulge any more information.  They must leave immediately."  Nodding their heads, the Sisters left Awena to do as instructed.
​As Hewy and the others finished their meal, a Sister entered and bade them all to follow her. They were lead to the entrance of the Hall where other Sisters were holding the few items they had left in their rooms.  "Please take your things and go.  There is nothing more here for you to learn."
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​Soon they were all standing on the front yard of the cottage, wondering what they were doing outside.  "WHAT DO YOU MEAN?  We haven't learned anything," growled Efem as she was handed her things.  "What is going on here? What is the big hurry in having us leave?" Efem continue to scowl at the Sisters.
​Hewy just nodded his head and turned to go. Cornelia and Parsley glanced at each other when they noticed Hewy leaving.  Without saying a word, Cornelia grabbed Efem's hand and started pulling her in the direction of Hewy's departure while Parsley motioned for Sprout to follow.  "What are you doing?  We came to get answers.  We can't leave yet!" Efem growled at her sister.
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​"Look at Hewy.  I think we did get an answer but we will need to get it now from him," answered Cornelia.  As Efem started towards Hewy, she could finally now see that his shoulders were slumped, his eyes cast downwards, and what might have been tears at the corners of his eyes.
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​All of a sudden it hit Parsley! 
​"How did you know his name?  We never told you his name was Hungry," she asked Sprout.
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​"You mean the Dragon?  I was taking him home to meet you a few days ago after we met at the Bakery, but we were separated,” answered Sprout.  “He said something about trying to find his pillow."  Turning to Cornelia he continued, "How far is it to your home?  My stomach is starting to growl again.  Did anyone not eat the chocolate mint that was on your pillow last night?”
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Come on...Tell us what you know...

8/25/2020

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Soon Awena bade Hewy to return to his room as the dawn was approaching. Reluctantly, he started for the door to find another Sleeping Sister waiting to lead him back to his room.  As he followed her, Hewy repeated the prophecy over and over in his mind so he would remember all of it.​
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The next morning, as he and the others were taken to the breakfast meal, Hewy again passed the doors where he had found Awena.  This morning they were closed and he also noticed that they did not meet any other Sisters on their way to the dining room.  "I wonder where they are," he thought.  He did not know that the other Sisters were meeting with Awena while he sat for the meal.
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"Hewy, are you okay?" Efem asked as she noticed he was only picking at his meal.  "What is happening here?"
​After a long pause, Hewy finally answered.  "It all about a prophecy and a Dragon..." he began.
"Awena told you a prophecy?" asked Parsley.  "What do you remember of it?  And she thinks it is about a Dragon?"
Hewy paused for a moment before answering.  "The prophecy includes a Troll that must mend what was broken, the last Wish Dragon, a Dryad who has forsaken it's way, a musician, and one other who was unnamed.  The unnamed one will ask the Wish Dragon for something and if the Dragon is not taught it will cause the destruction of the Realm."
​Efem, Cornelia, and Parsley all looked at each other in shock.  A Dryad who has forsaken it's way - what could that mean and who could it be?  Each of them secretly thought that they could be the one.  Parsley who decided to work with herbs and flowers instead of trees, Cornelia who talked to animals and the bees, and finally, Efem who had given up teaching many years ago.  Each felt that in some way they had forsaken their way.
​Sprout was the first to ask Hewy, "and you are the Troll?"  Hewy looked at Sprout with a small smile and told him "that's what Awena thinks anyhow?"
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​Efem piped in, "Did she tell you anything about the others mentioned in the prophecy?"  Hewy frowned and replied, "No, after she told me of the prophecy, the night was ending and the dawn was near.  I was asked to return to my room. I didn’t see or hear anything until I was invited to breakfast with the rest of you," Hewy answered.
"We need to talk more about the prophecy and exactly what Awena told you. Prophecy is fickle.  Every word can have a hidden meaning and every sentence may have several outcomes that are not expected," said Cornelia.  "My home is the closest.  Let's go there and talk when we are done here.  Maybe Nemmer will be there with news of the Dragon he was sent out to find.  He does seem to be the center of everything."
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​"Hungry?" asked Sprout.
​"I am sure I can make you something," answered Cornelia with a smile.  "Nemmer is the greatest hunter in all of the Realms." Cornelia boasted. "If anyone can find a lost baby Dragon, it will be him. While we wait I can make you something to eat."
​"No... The dragon's name is Hungry," replied Sprout.
​The others decided that Cornelia was right.  They needed to talk and get the latest update on the search for the young Dragon   Hewy knew that he needed the others to help solve the prophecy's mystery.
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