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[magicae-est-realis]

Very quick sketches of some Fablehaven and Dragonwatch dragons... Raxtus turned out the best by far.

Have Raxtus, baby Raxtus, Raxtus egg, Navarog, Camarat, Jibarro, Nafia, Celebrant, Baby Chalize, Chalize and Siletta with a way too pale outline.

[dropout-if]

okay, so that fight ask reminded me of this popular scenario ask: how would the ros react [doubly for the polyams ;-P] if mc during an argument lashed out and said 'i wish i had never met you/i regret meeting you'. [i THINK that's how the ask when, someone please correct me if i am wrong!]

omgg I remember this trend, the angst potential😭💕 ty ty!

Jade/Jean- beneath the shock, J’s confident foundation is strong enough to shoulder the weight of your words—strong enough that their outward reaction is tightly kept under wraps—and J calmly stares at you. They’re not exactly calm, their eyes are intense, and so is their voice, “Maybe you’re right,” J’s voice is the very definition of cold.

Uma- sensitive and emotional, Uma doesn’t need to say or do anything for you to see that they’ve taken the comment to heart—and then their eyes fill with tears. Uma’s eyes are downcast, they fiddle with their hands. With a little chuckle, they say, “That’s a little harsh.” They roll their lips, “I think— I’m going to give you some space. We can— We can talk tomorrow.”

Statler- frowns, swallows a lump in their throat—Statler can’t seem to meet your eye—and they quietly stammer, “I’m sorry.” You can tell that’s not all there is, that there are dozens of things they want to say (“Why? But— You don’t mean it. Tell me you don’t mean it”) but Statler manages to stay quiet. They put on their jacket, bid you a mumble that you think is a goodbye, and leave.

Wanda- “What? You’re— You’re really gonna say that? Seriously?” Wanda lashes out angrily. She clenches and relaxes her fists—does so a couple of times, she also rubs her eyes furiously—and then Wanda storms off. You don’t know how much time passes before she returns, red-eyed and chewing on her lower lip. Wanda’s upset, but willing to talk and stick by your side.

Kai- with a little shrug, Kai pats their pockets—groans when they find no pack of cigarettes—finally turns to you and says, “Well if that’s how you feel,” sarcasm laces their tone “I’m not really gonna do anything to change it.” Kai scoffs at themself, hovers awkwardly—the more they remain in your presence, the more emotions manage to leak, which Kai seems to realize—and then they leave, slamming the door on the way out.

Travis- [spoiler] but it gets really ugly.

Alofray- “Well,” Kai snorts—the way they nudge J feels almost mean, “That’s straightforward, huh?” J shoves them back, glaring at them, at you, mutters, “This is a fucking waste of time,” and you can tell J wants to storm away. Before they can, Kai says, “Wow, so [Name] isn’t the only one regretting shit, huh?” And J doesn’t deny it.

Camarat- more worried about Uma’s pain than his own, Travis lifts a wall so high you almost feel the physical force behind it. The defensiveness behind it is clear, it becomes clearer when Travis steps between you and Uma—their eyes filled with tears—when he says, “How about you fuck off?” his head motioning toward the nearest exit.

[mercutiotakethewheel]

ok i know two doesnt quite make a pattern, but i do think its really sweet how much dragons in fhdw seem to love their siblings. like its kind of obvs bc fablehaven is very much THE sibling-bond series. but even tho were told that dragons hate and resent those who choose to give up dragon form in exchange for life as a wizard, both instances we see of wizards/prospective wizards who have living siblings, those siblings stick beside them.

camarat lets agad ride on a saddle, even though dragons are supposed to be too proud to allow that. and raxtus even treats this like its obvs bc ofc camarat would think of it differently. thats his brother.

and isadore and basirus seem inseparable, very much like a team. basirus (i might be mis-remembering this) but we also get the idea that he’s supportive of her wizard dreams. i wanted more of them tbh and ill never forgive merek’s stinky ass for killing basirus in cold blood.

[lamaisongaga]

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Channeling the iconic Stevie Nicks, her outfit is the talk of the town, and in this article, we'll delve into the details of her striking ensemble that left fans and onlookers awestruck.

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[burlveneer-music]

My WVUD playlist and stream, 8/5/2024

Jimi Tenor - Is There Love In Outer Space? The Offline - Cap Camarat Ìxtahuele - Places N Harrison - Island Theme Beats y Bateria - Paparuda, Pt. 1 Beats y Bateria - Paparuda, Pt. 2 Varijashree Venugopal - Liquid Light Total Blue - Jaguarundi Àbáse - Shining (feat. Ori Jacobson) A Song For You - A Song for You Andromeda Turre - Hydrosphere Jamie Finlay - Rain Will Come Meshell Ndegeocello - On The Mountain Tommy Pratomo - Astramaya Arsa Cory Wong, Metropole Orkest - Quotidian Fields MEER - Chains of Changes Franck Biyong - Mbopi Road (feat. Helio D. Vanimal) RAH & The Ruffcats - Rodeo Bosq & Kaleta - Méji Méji Utopianisti - Cleptocrats Big Boss Man - Cuban Heel Blues Parlor Greens - Parlor Strut Joe Tatton Trio - Dame Lo Que Tienes (feat. Lucas de Mulder) Organ Fairchild - Hard to Handle (feat. Jorma Kaukonen) Fat Produce - Slick

[aaalwm]

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[royalgroove]

Looking Back at 2023

From acid jazz to hypnotic world grooves and beyond, Royal Groove presenter DeLuca (that's me 🤓) brings a personal selection of tracks from his favourite releases of 2023.

🎧 Listen to Royal Groove's Looking Back at 2023 over at Mixcloud.

The list is also available on Spotify.

Playlist

Joy Guerrilla - Golden Gate

Azamiah - Night Woman

Tommaso Cappellato - The Flow Must Go On

Melodiesinfonie - Seaside (feat. OG Florin)

Golden Mean - The Breaks

Brian Nasty - Loso Na Madesu (feat. Natanya)

Robohands - Individuation

Sven Wunder - Ultramarine

Adja - Sambafassa

Yoni Mayraz - 1999

Mestizo - Arroyo

Surprise Chef - Spike Boy

The Lahaar - Chase Scene, pt. 1

Il Mago del Gelato - Maledetta Quella Notte

The Kanpai Quartet - Rick James Dwells In The Abyss

Huw Marc Benett - Red Valley

Qwalia - Electric Highway

Erobique - Acquamarina

Lorenzo Moressi - Pop Flop

Espen Horne - Bakeren

Psyché - Kuma

Last Nubian & Sweet Fruity Brunch - og outro

Gotts Street Park - Got To Be Good

Move 78 - Hal Wandered Off

Greg Foat & Ayo Salawu - Stasis Loop

John Roseboro - How To Cope (feat. Mei Semones)

Jasual Cazz - Mèches

Isobella Burnham - Roam The World

13th Ward Social Club - Chariots of The God

Bibio - Sorry Won’t Cut It

Mama Terra - A Mind Supreme

Don Leisure & Amanda Whiting - Walk With Us

Cujo - Early For Clink Street

Menagerie - Earthrise

Kutiman - Darkness In My Light

The Offline - Cap Camarat

JJ Whitefield - Parmigiano

Pedro Ricardo & Damián Botigue - Sem Dizer

Sholto - The Pearl That Glitters

John Haycock - Reunify

Me And My Friends - Witness

Flaer - Follow

Mocky - Just A Litte Lovin’

Cheers!

[catamaranyacht]

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[grandboute]

Lighthouse

[zzyzxtourguide]

He is COMPLETE!!

Camarat!!

[broenguiraldson]

Plage de l'Escalet au Phare de Camarat

[dropout-if]

I absolutely love the clown drabble that you did for Stadler and my heart melts for them ❤❤❤ I'm sorry if I sound demanding on that ask, I was gonna ask nicely but my excitement (and clumsy hands) got the better of me and I apologized again.

So for this ask, imagine on a road trip, a purely wholesome vibe. I wonder how would the RO + polyam react when they caught MC sneakingly taking picture of them (MC wanted to save the picture as their phone background).

AND if they decided to confront MC, how would the ROs + polyam console the devastated MC who accidentally deleted the picture out of embarrassment after being caught red-handed...

Thank you!!! And don't worry pls I seriously didn't get the feeling that you were sounding demanding or anything^^💕

I really liked that drabble thanks for requesting it!

MC takes a picture

Jade/Jean- there's a bemused smile tugging at the corner of their lips. They tease, “Were you doing something?” J leans in to peek at your picture, telling you, “That’s nice and all, but— warn me next time.”

Uma- the urge to pretend nothing happened presents itself but, as it turns out, Uma can’t hold back the little chuckle of amusement. “Do you want a picture of me? You know you can ask.”

Statler- “You’re so cute,” Statler all but coos. Their arm encircles your waist, and they kiss your cheek. When Statler pulls back, they smile brightly, “I want one too— Of us. Do you want to?”

Wanda- As if a flick has been switched, Wanda strikes a pose—dramatically—she grins brightly. It’s an attempt to make you laugh—Wanda winks at you, “Can we get matching ones? I want Gabi and your pretty face as my lock screen!”

Kai- a mischievous grin spreads across their face. “Did you get my good side? Can I see it? I promise I won’t be too critical,” Kai laughs.

Travis- raises an eyebrow, Travis doesn't say anything as you take the picture. When he finally does, he grumbles a resigned, “If you share that with anyone...”

Alofray- “Hey [Name],” Kai grins, wicked, “Does J’s massive ego fit in the frame?” To which J has barely any outward reaction other than rolling their eyes and asking, “What about Kai’s massive head?” “I don’t have a massive head, dickhead.” “Of course not, dear.”

Camarat- Travis notices before Uma does, and he shifts slightly in their direction. When Uma does notice, they smile, tease you about your sneakiness—all while Travis gives you a glare, ‘Don’t you dare tell them I helped.’

MC deletes the picture accidentally

Jade/Jean- “Ah. Why’d you delete it? Did you change your mind?” J tilts their head. They give a little shrug— J has never been a huge fan of pictures. “You can take another one later if you feel like it.”

Uma- gives you a warm and understanding smile, “Hey, now. Don’t worry about pictures. The moment is what matters. And I’m having fun, are you having fun?”

Statler- “Ah. Sorry,” they cringe a bit awkwardly, shouldering the blame like it’s their second nature. “Does— I’d still want one of us, if that’s alright?”

Wanda- takes out her phone, grins, “My turn, darling,” Wanda takes a picture of you, she looks at it fondly, “You make a good model.”

Kai- good-naturedly, Kai chuckles, “Hey shutterbug, no need to get nervous. I think— This is way better lighting either way.”

Travis- “Why do I feel bad celebrating...?” he mumbles. Travis motions for you to take another— then, another vague gesture: just get on with it before he changes his mind.

Alofray- J sighs, “Look what you’ve done.” To which Kai gasps, offended, “How is this my fault!?” You don’t know how or why—well you are the why, aren’t you—but neither Kai nor J take the bait. They don’t bicker as always, they turn to help you instead.

Camarat- “Give it here,” Travis says quietly. He takes your phone from you, positions you and Uma on either side, and takes a selfie with the most deadpan face you’ve seen on him—amused, Uma smiles brightly beside him.

[ilgsainttropez]

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[escapades-planetaires]

Ramatuelle : de l’Escalet au Cap Tailllat

                            Près de la Pointe du Canadel, vue sur l’Escalet 

Photos Bertrand Donadille, septembre 2018

Sur la commune de Ramatuelle, au sud-est du village, se trouve la plage de l’Escalet. 

C’est le point de départ d’une belle balade qui longe la Baie de Bonporteau (avec le Cap Camarat dans le fond)...

... jusqu’au Cap Taillat (au centre).

De la plage, on emprunte d’abord le Sentier du littoral (balisage jaune). Puis on arrive à une bifurcation où on a le choix entre deux itinéraires qui permettent d’effectuer un circuit.

En continuant sur le même sentier, on passe un peu sur les hauteurs, mais c’est assez facile et donc, plus rapide (c’est pour cela que je le conseille pour le retour).

A l’aller, il est préférable de suivre le Sentier côtier (balisage bleu), plus accidenté, mais tout proche de la “grande bleue”. 

On peut alors en profiter pour se baigner sur les petites plages sableuses ou rocheuses qui parsèment la côte au sud des dernières habitations de la Pointe du Canadel.

Tout au long du parcours, on peut admirer le résultat sculptural de l’érosion sur la roche...

... ainsi que l'activité incessante de la mer qui y a creusé des piscines naturelles aux eaux translucides !

              A la Pointe de la Douane (ci-dessous), le Sentier Côtier rejoint le Chemin de la Douane qui se confond à cet endroit avec le Sentier du Littoral.

De petites criques de sable se succèdent alors jusqu’au tombolo qui relie la presqu’ile de Saint-Tropez à la presqu’ile du Cap Taillat.

Le Cap Taillat ou Cartaya est un site protégé par le Conservatoire du littoral. Il marque la frontière entre les communes de Ramatuelle et de La Croix-Valmer. 

Du côté de cette dernière, il est baigné par la Baie de Briande et bordé par la Plage Ranc.

    Un sentier serpente sur les pentes de la presqu’ile. 

Il monte jusqu’au sommet où se trouvait une tour génoise construite au XVIe siècle et qui fut détruite à la fin du XVIIIe pour laisser la place à une batterie de canons de défense côtière, elle-même abandonnée en 1914.

On peut voir des vestiges de celle-ci parmi lesquels se trouve cette guérite napoléonienne (Napoléon III). 

                 D’en haut, la vue est spectaculaire de tous côtés.

                                   Ilot à la pointe sud-est du Cap Taillat

  Du Cap Lardier au Cap Camarat : les baies de Briande et de Bonporteau

                    Baie de Briande : du Cap Lardier à la plage de Taillat

On aperçoit même les îles d’Hyères à l’horizon (au fond, à gauche).

Précédemment   Ramatuelle : le village

[thecagedsong]

Forgotten Light: Chapter 10: Departure

A/N: Hey, going to be a little iffy on the posting schedule. Taking a huge test in 12 days and I have to study all day every day. Take this one though, one of my favorite chapters. I do wonder if the story would be better if I didn’t have so much of the plan laid out beforehand.

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Chapter 10: Departure

Everyone was sweating as Agad, the last of their group, reached the High Judgement Pavilion. Only Patton was missing, already on his way to scope out the dragon temple. While they didn’t tell Seth directly, Patton was probably going to use their infuriatingly peaceful flight as a distraction for when he entered.

Seth had spent the afternoon getting everything ready. Whispering to people to pack up and where to go, modifying the treaty to let their mounts out, trying to collect items. Tess had found him and spelled out the names of the demons in Kendra’s journal, and it was only when she spelled out “Tailizar” that he connected that name with demon that had confronted him in the dreamscape. Agad had promised to see if he could locate any of these demons, and Seth stuck their names with Patton’s list of ways to reach the Phantom Isle. He really needed an adventure log. He let Tess keep the journal of secrets, since no one else was going to use it.

“All right,” Seth said, rubbing his hands together. “I see everyone has brought their suitcases, like I said. You’re probably wondering what is going on, and the answer is that all humans and Satyrs are leaving Wyrmroost right now. I’m going to give being caretaker back to Marat, Agad will do what he wants, but the rest of us are heading out.”

Everyone started asking questions at once, but they weren’t letting Seth answer them. Every time he tried to start, someone else would jump in with a point.

Marat struck his staff on the ground, demanding silence. He nodded back at Seth.

“Right, I’ve thought this through and talked it over with Agad and Marat. We’re expecting an attack tonight, and the biggest weakness is the barrel, so we’ll be taking that with us. There’s a spy in the keep I’m going to have to leave Marat to deal with, but to be honest, he’ll probably be able to handle them a lot better than I could.

“We did what we were brought here to do: kept Wyrmroost from falling, strengthened the treaty barriers, and we saved a couple of castles and insulted the dragon king while we were at it. There’s no reason for me to be here, or any of you, and as cool as it has been being the caretaker, I have a couple of leads on finding Kendra, and that’s more important.”

Grandma asked, “How will you get Celebrant to agree to the change in leadership?”

Seth grinned, “Celebrant doesn’t have to. He’s no longer caretaker, revoked by our local dragon slayer. He’ll be angry, I’m counting on it, but no magic says he can tell us to do anything. We’re skipping the Fair Folk bit again, but they already confirmed Marat once, and what are they going to do, write a slightly angry letter?”

“And how do you expect to leave peacefully?” Grandpa asked, arms folded.

“The flying mounts,” Tanu answered before Seth could.

“Yep,” Seth said. “It may have skipped your notice, but we acquired some new wings for our friends. We fly down to the nearest town with a car rental, and we can be back in Fablehaven by tomorrow. To make things easier on our friends, we won’t have them fly us the whole way. And we’ll have some nice stables waiting for them at Fablehaven when they arrive.”

“And the Dragons?” Newel asked. “I still haven’t heard how we’re getting around them if they decide it isn’t poor taste to eat poultry and red meat in the same meal.”

Doren slapped a hand to his head, “Of course, the Cloak of Innocence.”

“I would normally be loathe to test the cloak against multiple dragons,” Agad said, “As they are undoubtably watching us, but it is a short trip, the numbers within the cloak’s ability, even with the mounts. The cloak has also proven effective against dragon fear, ensuring you retain the ability to stay seated.”

“Oh, and we’re taking the barrel with us,” Seth said, not remembering if he had already mentioned it, “Marat, did we get anything for that?”

Marat waved a golden feather, “This will significantly lighten the barrel, making it possible to carry if secured correctly.”

“Cool, any other questions?” Seth said, “We’ve been keeping this underwraps, hoping to be able to walk right out of here. Celebrant isn’t going to expect us to just leave, certainly not in broad daylight, which makes this the perfect time.”

“Wait, does this mean we’re going to be riding horses?” Newel asked, absolutely affronted.

“Actually, it’s not so bad,” Doren admitted quietly. “I had to, in order to stay with the littles. Felt a little off, but it won’t kill ya.”

“Look, I would really like you guys with me,” Seth said, “But if you’d rather stay here…”

Newel huffed, “Now I don’t appreciate being strong armed, I’ll go, but it’s unnatural is all.”

“So Marat, how do I do this?” Seth asked, and the dragon avatar stepped forward.

“First you’re going to have to denounce Kendra as a caretaker. You were appointed together as one, and you are both required to make decisions regarding the mantle. Kendra has been gone for long enough, that you can officially declare her as having abandoned the post, and accept all the responsibilities as sole caretaker. Hold the staff, hold the amulet, and repeat after me.”

Seth accepted the staff and repeated what Marat told him to. If Kendra had her memory, she would be so mad over what he was accusing her of: abandoning responsibilities, disregard for the treaty, and in her absence, he accepted sole power and responsibility for the preserve.

There was a glow from both the medallion and the tip of the staff. When it settled down, Agad stepped forward.

“Seth, remove the medallion from around your neck,” he instructed. He did so. “And repeat after me.”

Seth recited the same oath that Marat had asked him to take a little over a week ago.

“Do you, Marat nee Camarat, vow to protect the outside world from the living beings at Wyrmroost, and to shelter the living beings at Wyrmroost from any outside threats?”

“Yes,” Marat said, his head bowed.

“Then as the current caretaker of Wyrmroost and as master of Blackwell Keep, of my own free will, I hereby confer my stewardship over Wyrmroost to Marat nee Camarat, including all rights pertaining to a designated and official caretaker of this sanctuary together with all privileges available to the master of Blackwell Keep.”

Seth placed the medallion over Marat’s head, and they shook hands.

Agad let out a breath, “It is done. You have done this war a great service, Seth Sorenson.”

“Hey, maybe this isn’t goodbye forever to Wyrmroost,” Seth said, smiling, “It’s been fun, feel free to call on my services again after we get Kendra back.”

“We will try to let you grow up first,” Agad said. He walked to the side of the pavilion, it was fairly large, and waved a hand towards the stables.

A minute later, those who hadn’t yet seen the mounts were appreciating them. Tess looked like she had gone to heaven.

“I get to ride one?” Tess asked, bouncing.

“You’re going to be with your brother,” Agad said, smiling at her. “His steed is the majestic flying camel, Bagak.” Tess squealed and ran up the camel, talking a million miles a minute.

“Do I have to ride with her?” Knox complained.

“Bagak is the most secure,” Agad said, “We don’t have saddles that accommodate wings. Make no mistake, Tess is possibly the most important member of this party. Without her, everyone fails.”

Seth, meanwhile, was making introductions, “Grandma, this is Glory. She’s Kendra’s mount, and one of the mute luvians. Glory, would you be willing to take my grandma out of the preserve and to the outskirts of the city?”

Glory neighed and stomped once for yes.

“You are quite beautiful,” Grandma admired offering her hand and waiting for affirmation to stroke, “And Kendra picked you because you like Jane Austen, right?”

“Captain!” Seth called, pulling Grandpa behind him. “Patton’s gone, he was only a stingbulb, but I’m hoping you’d be willing to take my Grandpa?”

“I remember Patton was only temporary,” Captain said, “as a group, we have decided to stick together and give your goals what aide we can. I would be honored to carry your esteemed elder.”

“The honor would be mine,” Grandpa said bowing.

Seth found the dark gray stallion, and asked quietly, “Rodolfo, are you sure you’re okay leaving Lomo behind? I’d understand if you wanted to stay by him. He’s the only one you agreed to carry.”

“I heard you with Captain, and I stand by that. Lomo also encouraged me to stay with your group. Frustrated by his own race’s neutrality, he encouraged me to assist you in what I can,” Rodolfo told him.

“Good, I’m glad to have you with us,” Seth said, “You get the strangest riders. Go easy on them, they spook easily.”

Rodolfo seemed amused as he followed Seth to where the satyrs were standing apart from the group.

“Newel, Doren, this is Rodolfo, he has volunteered to carry you out of here,” Seth said. “I told him to go easy on your two because you’re scardy cats and this is unnatural.”

“I resemble that remark,” Doren said.

“You sure he’s up for carrying both of us?” Newel asked.

Rodolfo snorted, “I could carry you both and another besides.” Then he calmed down, “I swear that you will have safe journey on my back.”

“Sorry,” Newel said, “We’ve just never gotten along well with Centaurs, and have never met Luvians, but you seem an alright sort, I suppose.”

Seth left to find Nobel, who was waiting for him.

“Sorry about that buddy,” Seth said, “That was my last bit of being in charge for a while, had to do a good job of it. We’re going to be following Tanu and Charlemagne out of here, right?”

Nobel stomped once.

“Good, alright. If dragons try to bother us, I’m going to be the one talking to them. I won’t be focused on staying with the group then, you’re going to have to do that for me.”

Nobel tapped once again, then tossed his head. Seth smiled, “Yeah, I so got the coolest one.”

It took longer than Seth liked to get everyone mounted up and settled. Grandma made sure everyone had their weapons firmly put out of reach so that no accidents killed them all by disrupting the cloak of innocence’s power. The barrel ended up tied alongside Captain, weighing as much as a feather thanks to the magical item. They made sure Tess knew all the people and animals inside the protection of the cloak. Finally, they were ready about 5:30, which gave them a little over three hours before sunset.

“Until we meet again,” the caretaker brothers said in unison. They didn’t look anything alike, but their manners matched in that moment as the two dragons in human form bowed to the party.

“Lead on Charlemagne,” Seth called. They took off, and the heat fell away as they soared on the breeze. Seth decided to start counting, see how long it would take for a dragon to attack them.

He got bored and stopped, but it didn’t take long for one to approach.

“And where are you going, little caretaker?” a female voice asked. A black dragon surged from the surrounding woods into the air beside them.

“Oh, I’m not caretaker anymore,” Seth said, “I gave that over to Marat. Celebrant’s tantrums got boring; they aren’t worth my time.”

The dragon pulled back and a surge of green fire surrounded them, deflected by the bubble of Tess’s cloak.

“Now that was rude,” Seth said, as the breath weapon subsided, “Here we are, trying to leave peacefully, and you try to set us on fire.” He leaned forward on Nobel and stoked his neck. Dropping to a whisper he said, “Stay steady, don’t spook.”

There was a grunt Seth couldn’t interpret, but it was strong enough that Seth leaned back.

“Celebrant did not accept this change! He was not aware. You lie.”

Seth shook his head, “Take it up with the caretaker, Marat is back at Blackwell Keep. It might be hard, since Celebrant tore down the roost. The Somber Knight stripped Celebrant of his caretaker status, and since it’s no longer his business who is caretaker, we didn’t feel the need to inform him of the change. If he doesn’t know, you should hurry and tell him.”

The black dragon took off with three harsh beats of her wings. Not even the wind affected them, instead slipping around the barrier.

“Seth, here’s an idea, maybe don’t taunt the dragons?” Doren called back with a strained voice.

“Seconded,” Grandpa called from in front of him, “Protection from magical fear is all well and good, but we don’t need to make this experience anymore terrifying than it already is. Everyone okay?”

A round of affirmatives came, the silent horses whinnying.

Calvin flew up close on Thistleton.

“Should I try scouting like last time?” Calvin asked.

Seth shook his head, “Stay within the cover of the cloak. We don’t know how far we can stretch this bubble, and everyone staying together would be better. Go up to Charlemagne and ask how long until we reach the barrier.”

“Aye sir!” Calvin said. “Let’s go Thistleton!”

Calvin came back and reported forty minutes until they reached the boundary. Seth took out his spy glass and pointed it towards Sky Hold, but couldn’t focus it right while moving. He put it away and hoped. Hoped the black dragon was a chatterbox, discrediting Celebrant even further. Hoped she wasn’t as fast as she looked, and it would take her at least thirty minutes to make it to Sky Hold. They had bet a lot on this plan, and Seth really, really, really hoped it would work.

Ten minutes of fairly smooth flying (they had a small detour away from a herd of Peryton), and Seth was starting to feel hopeful. A dragon came up, but didn’t speak, just flew beside them, then dropped back down. Then twenty minutes down, twenty minutes to go, Calvin confirmed that they were on track.

A roar echoed along through the air, startling several flocks of birds, and even a couple of their flying mounts falter.

“Steady,” Grandma called.

“Seems like Celebrant just got the news,” Seth called to everyone.

“Pull in tighter,” Grandpa said, “As close as possible without jeopardizing speed. The less stretched the cloak, the better it will be able to protect us.”

Their mounts obeyed, and Seth started tapping his thigh nervously and checking over his shoulder towards Sky Hold. Five minutes later, according to his watch, because it felt like thirty minutes to him, Seth looked back and saw the streak of adamantine silver wings pushing towards them. Seth forced himself not to look back again.

“What is the meaning of this!” Celebrant demanded pulling to a stop in front of them. Their mounts reared in the air at the block.

“Keep going forward,” Knox called when their mounts pulled up. “he’ll be forced back, just like the first time I was here.”

“He’s right Charlemagne,” Seth called, “Keep going.”

Hesitantly, the mounts started forward again, and Celebrant snarled as he was the one forced back.

“I will not be ignored!” he roared. And it was exactly as terrible as it had been the day he and Kendra had had their interview.

“Uggh,” Seth said, wrinkling his nose, “I see you didn’t take my advice about the breath mints.”

“Do you admit to fleeing your post caretaker?” Celebrant demanded. “I would destroy you for your insolence!”

“As I told your spy,” Seth answered, “I’m not the caretaker. I gave the job back to Marat, and you can’t complain. The Somber Knight fired you for doing a terrible job! Go take it up with Marat back at Blackwell Keep. We’re leaving.”

Celebrant roared again, this time with the full strength of his breath weapon. Four other breath weapons joined from the rest of his entourage.  

Calvin flew up beside him, and as quietly as he could, said, “The barrier is weakening by the Satyrs.”

Oh no. He was used to Kendra holding the magic item, Tess didn’t have the same magic juice in her.

“Tell everyone to get ready to dash,” Seth whispered back. Calvin took off and he took a deep breath.

“Celebrant!” Seth roared back, hoping he was about  “I’ve met babies with better manners than you! We are leaving Wyrmroost in peace. You lie and cheat and still can’t beat a couple of kids. How does it feel to screw up so many times in just two weeks? Now leave us alone, you spineless piece of shit!”

“LANGUAGE!” Grandma yelled.

“Sorry!” Seth yelled back, “Celebrant, back off you piece of rotting troll dung! We’re leaving and there’s nothing you can do about it!”

The breath weapon ceased, and Celebrant looked more livid than Seth had ever seen him. “YOU DARE INSULT ME! I WILL BURN YOUR BONES TO ASH AND FEAST UPON YOUR HORSES —” Celebrant was forced to the side as Charlemagne charged forward.

 “The gate is in sight!” Tanu called.

“YOU FLEE LIKE COWARDS AND FLAUNT OUR CAGE! YOU WILL DIE HERE, SETH SORENSON!”

 “And your mother was a chicken nugget!” Seth shouted over his shoulder, clinging to Nobel with all his might.

Celebrant swiped with claws at the barrier, forcing it to turn temporarily opaque. Another dragon, brown, attacked from above, and the black one struck above the Satyrs, their shrieks were barely heard over the large cracking sound of their barrier.

Options, he needed options! The moment the cloak broke they were all dead. Why hadn’t he claimed the bow from Kendra?

The bag of winds! Seth scrambled, and pulled the small sack out of his adventure kit.

“I have the rear!” he called to his family over the crack of the brown dragon attacking again. “Everyone keep sprinting.”

Nobel resisted a little, but let Seth tug him exactly behind Bagak. He readied the bag of winds as the black dragon swiped. The shield was remaining opaque for longer and longer. The black dragon chomped at the shield, and it shattered. With a roar, Celebrant dived directly for him.

Seth waited until just before Celebrant reached the fading shield, angling it to catch on the flat of his wings. He braced as much as he could without losing his hold on Nobel. Seth opened the bag as wide as it would go. The protection, currently a cracked shell, vanished under his attack. Celebrant was blown off course, his swipe missing—

Celebrant vanished, along with his allies. Seth blinked at the empty sky. Gazing downward, gone were the lush, colorful trees. There was no Blackwell keep in the distance, and no enormous mountain peaks where Thronis watched, probably laughing.

It took a second for the cheering of his friends to hit. But it hit like the colder air and Seth collapsed against Nobel and he dropped the bag of winds. Calvin caught it and flew it back up to him.

“You were awesome,” Seth said to his horse.

“No, you were amazing!” Newel said, inching Rodolfo closer. “We thought it was our turn to become barbeque!”

“Indeed,” Rodolfo said, “You and Nobel showed great courage.”

“I don’t know about you guys,” Seth said, “But I can take a little break before we do that again. And I need a hamburger. Now.”

Doren and Newel absolutely agreed.