#baronyofthesilverwolf

The ride is pleasant enough, Nadeen hopes her gift pleases. It isn't every day one goes out to speak to Kubera

The inaminae keeps to herself quite often, but Nadeen IS varich and tries to keep in good relations

Much like a Unicorn's forest of stories, a Dryad's forest is rich with life.

Indeed, it has recovered quickly from the stint

"HOld, Lady of the leaf? Are you here"

At the center of the clearing stands a truly massive oak tree.

"Ah, the Winter-sun!"

"How fare you?" She dismounts

"Better, with the skies clear."

Dru is sitting on one of the oak's lower limbs - its breadth is greater than many trees, while the trunk of the tree would easily take a half dozen adults to circle with their arms.

"A lovely tree, and as for clear skies, proud I am to have had a hand in that , though most credit must go to those who quested at my command. Briar, you remember her? was tested as the lead of a hunt for the solution. Thistle aristry was key, and Squire Arthur and Dame Gladiola, along with Madern the Piskie are all to thank should you see them. "

"Oh, I like the glome-ish knight. The rainbow one tastes too much of craft and fire."

"She is a Brighid daughter in her spirit I think" A concession "I have brought some thanks to you, for it was not lost on me that your greenery fought hard against the crisis as well"

"My sisters drink in the air, yes. It has been difficult."

A nod at that "I felt the sickness of the land too. Root for you, balefire for me and my partner. Here. I thought this might cheer you further and show friendship" She offers a container , full of.. who knows how many fertile sunflower seeds!

She takes it with her plump green hands. "Oh, hello."

Tilting the jar from side to side a bit, savoring in the soft click of sliding hulls.

Nadeen smiles "Thank you have ideas whree to place them?"

"I believe I can, yes!" She scoops out a handful and allows them to waterfall through her fingers.

As Dru speaks to Nadeen, the animals which had quieted grow bold once more - there are birds in the tree's many branches, and rabbits amidst the clover. The Varich might even spy a doe with her faun.

The Baroness notices this, but holds relatively still and her voice is soft as they talk "Wonderful. I've taken an interest in them since dark times returned to Ukraine, but their message is light in dangerous and dark times I think. "

"Ukraine is a human place?"

"It is...Within the greater Empire of the firebird. Alas, the sons of Adam of Russia dream of Empire too. Unlike my kith, they're ill suited to hold it"

"Oh, that is a land plague by poison. I hope none come to harm."

"As do I" She admits. She has her thoughts that perhaps some musings have gone very wrong

"Still, there is power in symbols, no?" A look at the seeds "Make something positive of it I ask you"

She smiles. "They will bring many sunshine faces, yes."

A smile in return "That is my hope. Might we ask your blessings on our animals again soon?"

"They are breeding once more? Babies are fun."

"A few" She chuckles "As for the hounds, a litter of our Moonrise, the Bernese Mountain Dog? has been borns in lands of River and vale. I believe Aiden hopes to focus on horses for a bit. Though he is proud of all our fine beasts"

"The southern giants are good stewards, too."

"They are. I am fond of them, of course, for old friendships sake but few are as great a friend to nature as Chieftain Shacklebreaker"

"Yes! I have heard stories!"

"There are two Glomes in her lands. One is krofted."

"Poor thing."

"Indeed. We are lucky to have you here as a friend"

"And you protect this forest."

"one tries" She says "Besides, it is good for the soul to be here from time to time"

"Come, sit. Soak in the light."

And she does, laying in the grass

of the clearing

Dru laughs and lays down beside her. "See? We can be flowers."

"We are rather well bloomed" A chuckle

She stretches like a cat, making a satisfied sound.

"Summer is a good time."

"It is my second favorite season" Wryly

"Only second?"

"I do like Winter, I know it is when your friends sleep, but I do so enjoy ice skating"

"Oh, I often sleep."

"A good, deep sleep, with dreams of spring."