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Susan Delgado · 01-26-2003, 12:53 PM

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“The book was leather bound, old and dusty. As the race dwindled and faded out, the book went unused. Still it contained all the secrets, happenings, spells, and medicines of that ancient race,” the storyteller’s voice fluctuated and changed, to add suspense and mystery to the tale being told to the children.

“What ever became of the book?” A tiny female came from the crowd of children.

“Ah, good question. It still sits in its chamber, on a pedestal surrounded by gold and jewels. Where? It waits, in a lone mount near the Iron, it awaits you, should you dare to find it!” Thus ended the tale, as children clapped and threw coins to the teller.

Jadae stood, listening intently to the tale. She loved hearing the storyteller’s tales and legends. This was the first one that really caught her attention. Her face, smudged and dirty from the day’s work at the smithy, brightened at the quick thought that maybe the story wasn’t just a mere children’s tale.

“Smith! I ordered the blade two days ago! You said it would be ready!” A voice snapped Jadae out of her thoughts. She groaned and turned to face an old man, who had ordered a sword for his son’s birthday gift.

“Yes, sir. The blade is ready, and has been. You didn’t come to pick it up when I told you to! Anyway, you may want to see a jeweler, because they would know how to cut the stones to fit the indentions I have provided. They could also plate the hilt…” Jadae stopped short as the man grumbled and stared angrily at her.

“Okay, okay!” Jadae walked over to a shelf and picked up a sharp, smooth, clean blade. She handed it to the man, and he dropped a small bag of coins onto the counter at the entrance of her shop. He left, and became lost in the crowds.

Jadae’s thoughts strayed to the tale often through the rest of the day, and by the end of the day, she decided it would be a great adventure to try and find the book…

[ February 12, 2003: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

01-26-2003, 12:53 PM	#1
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Search For The Book *Welcome to Alwen Dreamsong's Search For The Book!* “The book was leather bound, old and dusty. As the race dwindled and faded out, the book went unused. Still it contained all the secrets, happenings, spells, and medicines of that ancient race,” the storyteller’s voice fluctuated and changed, to add suspense and mystery to the tale being told to the children. “What ever became of the book?” A tiny female came from the crowd of children. “Ah, good question. It still sits in its chamber, on a pedestal surrounded by gold and jewels. Where? It waits, in a lone mount near the Iron, it awaits you, should you dare to find it!” Thus ended the tale, as children clapped and threw coins to the teller. Jadae stood, listening intently to the tale. She loved hearing the storyteller’s tales and legends. This was the first one that really caught her attention. Her face, smudged and dirty from the day’s work at the smithy, brightened at the quick thought that maybe the story wasn’t just a mere children’s tale. “Smith! I ordered the blade two days ago! You said it would be ready!” A voice snapped Jadae out of her thoughts. She groaned and turned to face an old man, who had ordered a sword for his son’s birthday gift. “Yes, sir. The blade is ready, and has been. You didn’t come to pick it up when I told you to! Anyway, you may want to see a jeweler, because they would know how to cut the stones to fit the indentions I have provided. They could also plate the hilt…” Jadae stopped short as the man grumbled and stared angrily at her. “Okay, okay!” Jadae walked over to a shelf and picked up a sharp, smooth, clean blade. She handed it to the man, and he dropped a small bag of coins onto the counter at the entrance of her shop. He left, and became lost in the crowds. Jadae’s thoughts strayed to the tale often through the rest of the day, and by the end of the day, she decided it would be a great adventure to try and find the book… [ February 12, 2003: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"