Rainsong Forest

The rainforest somehow seemed quieter than usual, lacking the constant chirping and croaking ambiance provided by the various critters. It was as if they too knew something was coming. The only noises that broke clearly through this were the sound of crushing leaves beneath the hooves of both Noë and Pip, an aitielkh and boarlet tasked with finding moon flowers for Villoso’s ritual. Noë, despite knowing they should be keeping a keen eye on the little boarlet weaving between trees, c...

Minos laid back and watched the performance of every Aitielkh that was there. Their confidence and spirits seemed to be lifted as each dazzled the crowd in their own ways. There was a sense of relief in Minos as well. He didn't have to put on any more displays and could actually relax. Well… maybe that was too loose of a word. He was still surrounded by others, which normally is not his forte, but he was going to be...

He was enjoying the rest of his seaweed that was hanging from his antlers, slurping the last of it loudly. The disgust of the others was worth it and having a full belly all the while, he couldn’t say he was bored with anything here. Minos not only cleaned up the beach of seaweed, but a few were leery about him using his magic on them. Minos did enjoy retaliation, especially when they made it personal. Entertaining ...

In his own cozy corner of the aitielkh encampment, Minos was relaxing on top of a stone overlook as he was debating with himself what would impress someone with his magic. There are different ways to showcase them, but all his magic had been used in defense or there was a need for it. He didn't have many ways he could show it and after seeing many of his kind practicing some of it. What could he possibly do? Groaning,...