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 />
shout or not. “We will be there shortly.”<br />
The man saluted with his fist straight above his head, narrowly missing the<br />
ceiling, <strong>and</strong> then marched away. His oversized shiny brass buttons jingled as he<br />
went.<br />
“Well, lets be off then.” Dr<strong>and</strong>en said. “Let's hope the council is as<br />
reasonable <strong>and</strong> quick as judge Cotsbot.”<br />
Chaos reigned in the councilor's chamber, which was like an enclosed colosseum,<br />
containing rows of benches that went upward all around a central open area.<br />
Hurling insults, crumpled paper, or even bits of food, a dozen or so older<br />
gentlemen <strong>and</strong> women were on two sides of a long table that stood in the middle.<br />
The chamber's many seats were empty now, but in the height of political<br />
season they would be packed with spectators to witness the legislative death of a<br />
disliked councilor during the more hotly debated topics. Beer would be sold, bets<br />
would be made, <strong>and</strong> votes would be cast to determine the winners of the<br />
bureaucratic brawl.<br />
Arriving through the front, Pournel <strong>and</strong> Dr<strong>and</strong>en entered the chamber wideeyed<br />
<strong>and</strong> confused, <strong>and</strong> even a little ecstatic at the spectacle.<br />
Managing to peel himself from the fray <strong>and</strong> stepping towards the two, Sir<br />
Belgius Huttonbut customarily tapped his left knee to greet them. He then glared<br />
at Dr<strong>and</strong>en's appearance, still covered in dry tree sap, but turned to Pournel. “The<br />
others must have called for you because they do that sometimes for leverage in<br />
these matters.” Being the youngest of the group by far, his youthful clean-shaven<br />
face dripped with sweat <strong>and</strong> expressed some sadness as he lowered his head.<br />
“Well, you see – unfortunately – we haven't decided yet.”<br />
“I don't underst<strong>and</strong>, what's taking so long?” Pournel asked.<br />
The roar of the council increased as some sought to use Pournel's presence<br />
to their advantage, <strong>and</strong> their voices piled on top each other, trying to drown out or<br />
derail the unavailing debate. “Pournel has other things to do, send him on his way<br />
so we can fix the forest ourselves.” “But the matter of figuring out the curse<br />
seems to be lost on you.” “Just as lost as that disgusting pig you allowed to run<br />
wild, causing mayhem inside of town.” “What pig, what are you blabbering on<br />
about?” “Counselors, we have to stay on topic.” “I'm saying you let your wife<br />
out, who's a pig.” “I'll tell her you said that, then you'll deal with the<br />
consequences because my wife is great friends with yours.” “I meant your first<br />
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