"*peeks outside and notices the dragon* And? Any news about Illisse?" I ask as Thowra lands
"*snorts* yup, they are searching for her as we speak and come to think of it, she leaves trails behind. So I'm sure he'll find her."
"*sighes* ow Thowra she is one of my best friends. You should've seen her when my babies were born... the sight of her sad face hurted me more than the delivery of those three raskals" I respond while taking a bowl of soup. "*sticks his head trough the window* smells good here, and I know that you're concerned but you should check that out... outside.." Thowra says after sniffing the scent of fresh soup. I look outside trough another window and then notice the flying carpets. "*shakes head* the wizards of Clarytoha have arrived... all we have to do is wait untill the contestants of Brumelei arrive." Gonfindl suddenly notices causing me to almost drop the bowl. "*jerks around* hey, you startled me... geesh, how's everything coming up?"
"*wipes sweat off forehead* good, in fact we're done, all the breads are finished and the pies are ready... 50 breads to start with and 45 different pies... even the winevendor of Shuytoci has delivered extra barrels. And as for the meat... Oleria is paying the trader as we speak."
"*grins* sure hope we have enough food, those lindir of Brumelei aren't small eaters."
"my love, even they cannot eat all of that..." Gonfindl responds before gazing at Thowra who still has his head inside. "Well now, aren't we a little curious? Zhepphyr were crazy about Isil's soup but you seem to have the same addict..."
"*sniffs* Gonfindl, my mistress is an excellent cook, and besides *pauses as he feels something at his tail* hey... *pops out of the window* owww it is Saelbeth who is playing with my tail..." Thowra notices amused as he notices my son near his tail. "*dragie..." Saelbeth says while grabbing the tail firmly. "*grins* ouch? owww that fellow here sure has strength in him... your mummy is here you know..." Thowra gently says while slowly lifting his tail allowing Saelbeth to glide upon his back. "*Grins* ahh i see that Saelbeth will be a dragonrider too someday..." Golradir notices while leaving the garden.
"speaking off, Tvalarish is rather nervous lately even in his dragonform..." Thowra notices. Golradir lifts his shoulders and then sighes "I dunno what is wrong with my brother. It is as if his head is... somewhere else."
I start to laugh and then gaze outside while laughing even harder. "Ow Golradir my love... can't you see? Fallana is pregnant..."
"*jerks around* what? Ow, goodness now i understand. Tvalarish is afraid that the child will have the same problem as he has..."
"ow it'll be alright, now come inside, lunch is ready. We have to be ready to set up the stage later today." I respond before turning back to my cookingpots.Much later I stand near the area where the stage has to be built. Oleria were busy with decoriating the seats as Shishelinda and her friends start to bring in the curtains and other fabrics to decorate the stage. "Carefull thowra... gently... a little more to the left, there, keep it steady while I slam this nail in." I command before taking a hammer. "*looks satisfied* so i understand that you've decided to have a play rather than one song? A great challenge indeed..." a wizard notices while standing next to Landin. "*nods* I have to admit, it is a huge challenge but I have confidence in the players and the extra's." Landin responds while peeking at the Fairy Queen. "*notices the flowerfairies* Oh? And you have invited the Queen of the Fairies too? and I also see you have new villagers... goodness Landin, you may have lost the contest the last time, but when it comes to social skills and compassion, you certainly remain the champion."
"Thank you very much Frincass...it is good to see you again, and how are you old friend?" Landin responds as they pause near me. I look up and nod to the wizard before slamming another nail into the wooden pole which is held by Thowra. "I'm old, grey and still grumpy,*laughs* no no I'm alright thanks for asking, and who might she be? One of the new residents?"
"*nods* yes, this is Isilheledh, she and her two husbands own the bakery which is responsable for all the delicious breads an pies here...she came from Dun Natal" Landin responds as I shake the wizards hand. "*nods* I've heard of the tragedy that took place there... the Elves of the Hidden Forest are here too i presume?" Frincass asks and I only can nod since I have my mouth full of nails. "*gazes at Landin* but did I heard that right? Two husbands?"
"*nods* yes and three adorable children who are sitting upon Thowra's back... Thowra is her dragon. Her children are from left to right Saelbeth, Haldir Finrod and Elanora. And her husbands are over there. Gonfindl and my oldest son Golradir. *notices the wizards wide eyes* yes he has returned to us. He had amnesia but she and Gonfindl have taken him into their house and... now he has returned to us remembering everything."
"*smiles* that is indeed good news. Well I can't blame the lady... if she has enough love for them both I can't be the judge for that. Will she be playing the leading part?"
"*shakes head* no, the leading parts are for Shishelinda and Heavenwise. Isil and her husbands are responsable for the food and I think that is heavy enough."
"Ah I can't blame you since there is quite a crowd here."
"You'll see my friend, this is an experiment, but we sure have a good time, and I don't care who wins this time... we are winners for having such union here." Landin proudly spoke before leading the wizard away. Surprised i gaze at Thowra who then taps his forepaw against his head "Landin sure has troubles with his nerves..." he says while taking another pole. "*shakes head* no, that's not it. What I know from Heavenwise is that Brumelei always stands alone when it comes to organizing things. While we can count on the help of others... and that is what makes Landin so proud... we have lots of friends."
"*nods* Isil is right, due to their arrogance Brumelei ain't exactly popular among the other villages. They refuse to trade with them, forcing Brumelei to forsee everything they need by themselves. Forcing the once so proud population to cultivate the land and breed the stock themselves... and that is why they are rather angry, and that is why they invite all villages to have these contests, so that they can humiliate them... in another way." heavenwise suddenly says while placing a bucket of clay next to me. "Here this is to fill up the holes... need anything else?"
"*shakes head* no thanks... go help Shishelinda, I think she has some trouble with that carpet." I respond. Heavenwise nods and then rushes over to his friend when suddenly copper horns ring. With lots of noise and colours the delegation of Brumelei arrives causing both the Fairy Queen and my mother to lift their noses and turn their backs as the mayor of Brumelei approaches the wizards. "*whispers* the war has started."
"*whispers back* shusss Thowra, look at his face... he has seen the Queen..." I respond before gazing at the little group. I then take the clay and begin to fill up the holes ignoring the looks completely.