The dawn air was soft with mist as you ventured into the swamp. You had to hurry — the herbs you meant to gather would be spoiled within the hour. Silently the reeds parted. Out slid an enormous snail with a fantastic leather saddle perched atop the dome of its shell. A little goblin in smart livery tugged on the reins and tipped his hat to you.
Tall oak trees shaded your path that sunny day. You caught a flash of something white, and heard a piercing cry. Moments later, an elegant bird with trailing plumes drifted down to you. It angled its head and extended a pearly wing for you to climb aboard.
The sea at dusk was turbulent, hardly settled from the storm that had passed earlier. Yet as you hiked along the shore, there somehow was a boat. A little coracle bobbed and danced as if the water was perfectly calm. A single oar poked out, just waiting for you to take hold.
You were walking alone late at night, fearing no one, for nothing in your city is more deadly than you. A self-driving car glided to the curb just ahead of you. With a sprightly chirp-chirp, it popped its door open and idled invitingly.
By land, by sea or by sky, you have come on this mystical night. All people and beasts who know the power of magic are summoned and made welcome. The Midsummer Night Ball is now under way. Welcome to Queen Titania’s Court!
Order of Appearances
6/4, K. M. Warfield, “Scales and Stingers”
6/7, David Lee Summers, “A Cast of Crows”
6/10, Sanan Kolva, “Ghost and Guardian”
6/14, Sheryl Hayes, “Chaos Unleashed”
6/17, J. C. Simonds, “The Midsummer Wife”
6/21, Janna Ruth, “Ghosts of the Catacombs”
6/24, Joyce Reynolds-Ward, “Becoming Solo”
6/28, Lyndi Alexander, “The Elf Child”
7/1, Fredericks, “Masters of Air & Fire”
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