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 />
somewhere far from here.” Tanor leaned his head forward to look deeply into<br />
Pournel. “I'm doing everything I can for you Brewsworth, old friend, but my<br />
h<strong>and</strong>s are simply tied. If it was truly up to me I would have half the school<br />
helping, but you know how councils can be with their pesky votes <strong>and</strong> such.”<br />
Pournel let out a deep sigh as if remembering some long lost memory, then<br />
spoke with heavy sarcasm. “Your overwhelming kindness <strong>and</strong> hospitality is a<br />
hard burden to bear, <strong>and</strong> quite humbling, truly it is, but I never expect anything<br />
less from you Tanor, being such a fine example of wizard decency <strong>and</strong> grace. I<br />
believe this quest is sure to be a success, despite your unparalleled generosity.”<br />
“I accept your tactful compliment <strong>and</strong> release Rendle into your service.”<br />
Tanor smiled wide to show all his teeth again.<br />
“Sorry to interrupt, but what am I doing here? What service?” Rendle<br />
desperately looked at his dean for answers.<br />
Tanor stepped out from behind his desk <strong>and</strong> stood next to Rendle. “You are<br />
to assist Pournel Brewsworth, a wizard renowned for his stumbling stride <strong>and</strong><br />
slurred speech, on a very important quest across these great l<strong>and</strong>s.”<br />
“But...” Rendle tried to object.<br />
“Ah, ah, ah, ah.” Tanor put his large finger to Rendle's small lips to silence<br />
him. “Not another word of worry or doubt. You've already completed the<br />
majority of your course work, so this field work will count towards the rest of<br />
your degree.”<br />
“You mean?”<br />
“Yes! Once you come back you will graduate with full honors.”<br />
“Full honors!”<br />
“Now make haste <strong>and</strong> pack your things. Take everything you may need for<br />
this journey to assist Brewsworth. Perhaps also a few distilling instruments just<br />
in case he runs dry.”<br />
The office door opened <strong>and</strong> a lab assistant in a white uniform entered. He<br />
held a rolled scroll along with a bag that contained the bark sample, <strong>and</strong><br />
presented them to Tanor.<br />
“Wonderful, the lab results are complete for that bark sample you gave me<br />
earlier.” Tanor took the items <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ed them over to Pournel. “This report has<br />
all the information you need to point you in the right direction. I wish you the<br />
best of luck on your travels. I, however, must be going, a dean is always busy.”<br />
Tanor rushed from the office <strong>and</strong> disappeared down the hall.<br />
Dr<strong>and</strong>en's face scrunched with confusion as he eyed Pournel. “You don't<br />
mind telling me what that was all about? I thought you said this university would<br />
help.”<br />
“It's quite a long story.” Pournel said. “I'd rather not go over it.”<br />
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