Weeds Meads and Steeds PDF
After an alcoholic wizard accidentally curses a forest, it’s up to a group of misfit adventurers to set things right. There’s Dranden, a saddle maker wanting to boost his business; Belfast, a ruggedly handsome man who is also dangerously clumsy; Toble, a smelly, disgusting goblin who wants to do some good with his miserable, wretched existence; Rendle, a dull-witted academic who’s entirely obsessed with amphibians; and finally Zelendra, a half-elf priestess who ran away from home in search of true love. But their relatively easy quest of chopping down an infected tree quickly turns dangerous as they uncover a deeply sinister plot that’s bigger and far more ancient than any of them could imagine. With the entire kingdom at risk these brave souls must battle an ice elemental, survive their evil twins, traverse the shadow realm, and destroy a rampaging monster; all while tripping over, getting lucky, or taking naps – whatever works! They learn how to set aside their differences and grapple with life’s big questions such as; can you trust your perception of reality, is chasing after love a noble pursuit, what are the metaphysics of luck, and do frogs taste better than chickens?
After an alcoholic wizard accidentally curses a forest, it’s up to a group of misfit adventurers to set things right. There’s Dranden, a saddle maker wanting to boost his business; Belfast, a ruggedly handsome man who is also dangerously clumsy; Toble, a smelly, disgusting goblin who wants to do some good with his miserable, wretched existence; Rendle, a dull-witted academic who’s entirely obsessed with amphibians; and finally Zelendra, a half-elf priestess who ran away from home in search of true love.
But their relatively easy quest of chopping down an infected tree quickly turns dangerous as they uncover a deeply sinister plot that’s bigger and far more ancient than any of them could imagine. With the entire kingdom at risk these brave souls must battle an ice elemental, survive their evil twins, traverse the shadow realm, and destroy a rampaging monster; all while tripping over, getting lucky, or taking naps – whatever works!
They learn how to set aside their differences and grapple with life’s big questions such as; can you trust your perception of reality, is chasing after love a noble pursuit, what are the metaphysics of luck, and do frogs taste better than chickens?
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W E EDS, MEA DS, & S T EEDS<br />
“Honey!” Bella yelped. Her short black hair dangled just above her bare<br />
shoulders <strong>and</strong> her soft green eyes were scrunched with concern. She wore a<br />
strapless summer dress that was pastel pink with a thick orange belt wrapped into<br />
a bow at the waist. “Are you alright?”<br />
“Yes, yes.” Dr<strong>and</strong>en said, <strong>and</strong> he didn't lie. He felt entirely refreshed except<br />
for his sore eyes that were getting used to the sunlight from the bedroom window.<br />
“Thank goodness,” Bella sighed with relief, “I got worried when I tried to<br />
wake you. It's already midday <strong>and</strong> I let you sleep in, but you still weren't<br />
responding.”<br />
“Your wife sent for me because she thought your sleepiness may have had<br />
something to do with the woods yesterday.” Pournel explained as he stood up <strong>and</strong><br />
went to the bedroom door. “But it appears you're fine, so I should be off.”<br />
“Wait!” Dr<strong>and</strong>en hopped out of bed already dressed, since he didn't change<br />
last night. There were many parts of his body still sticky with the tree sap,<br />
including his h<strong>and</strong> which he forcefully peeled away from his thigh. “What's<br />
happening with the forest, the quest, the sample? What did judge Cotsbot say?”<br />
“Oh, I didn't think you cared.” Pournel said, stopping at the door. “I must<br />
travel to the state University to analyze the bark sample since they have the<br />
necessary equipment <strong>and</strong> learned academics. I gave my recommendations to<br />
judge Cotsbot, who said that the town council must decide the matter. I was on<br />
my way over to the town hall to check on their progress.”<br />
“You don't mind if I come along do you?”<br />
“Not at all.”<br />
“Please dear, have something to eat beforeh<strong>and</strong>,” Bella said as she pushed<br />
him out of the bedroom <strong>and</strong> towards the kitchen. “And also take a bath<br />
afterwards, before you go.”<br />
His wife was right, Dr<strong>and</strong>en felt starved <strong>and</strong> he gladly let her guide him.<br />
Bella prepared eggs, bacon, buttered toast <strong>and</strong> pancakes topped with a sweet<br />
apricot jam – the same jam he was supposed to make but was forced to go into<br />
the forest. They invited Pournel to sit <strong>and</strong> make company, which he did happily,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Bella served them both too much of everything, which was a good thing.<br />
After putting the dishes into the sink to soak, Bella kissed Dr<strong>and</strong>en on the<br />
forehead <strong>and</strong> reminded him. “Don't forget to take a bath dear.” She then left to<br />
tend her flower beds located on the frontside of the house.<br />
Leaning back in his chair, <strong>and</strong> stuffed with food, Dr<strong>and</strong>en turned to Pournel.<br />
“You were in my dream last night.”<br />
“Was I?” Pournel sipped on a pouch of br<strong>and</strong>y that he kept on his lap <strong>and</strong><br />
out of sight.<br />
“Yes, it was strange. There was a large gathering of people <strong>and</strong> they were<br />
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