Over the last 2 days we have taken full inventory of the forest within my Queendom. The Goblin has been very surprising, she is definitely NOT princess material but has shown her true qualities at last. It turns out she is a most excellent Knight-in-training. I should have known from when she was little, she did so much enjoy Jousting.
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| first attempts at jousting |
I had never really thought about her becoming a Knight, a bit sexist of me really. She has provided a lot of protection & has even shown her worth at catching up with the messenger.
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| The messenger goes on his way |
We travelled to the far reaches of the Queendom today, found the boundary lines along the edge of the forest. We came across a few trespassers, the knight-in-training ascertained which ones were acceptable & which ones were not.
There were so many parts of the forest we had not seen before, we checked every part & left our markers so everyone knew this was still part of my Queendom.
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| the trees are getting ready to sleep |
This was one of the parts we had not checked before. The trees are already dropping their leaves, preparing for a cold winter I suspect.
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| The Faeries were safe in their home |
We checked in on the Faeries' castle, everything was good for them. They all had new oak hats, which the trees had gifted them, for Mabon. They had collected loads of Chestnuts too, these they shared with us as a tithe.
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| one of the narrower paths |
We don't often come this way but it is a nice bright area.
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| we climbed to check the higher areas |
Often the higher areas are darker, the trees are more dense here.
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| always quicker coming down |
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| the knight-in-training checks a landfall |
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| she really can be good sometimes |
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| the knight-in-training catching up |
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| stopping for a quick check, all is clear |
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| on our way to the clearing |
The Clearing is where I address my subjects, they can tell me all their worries & fears and I do my best to relieve them.
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| there used to be a large watering hole, it is now gone |
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| all that is left, this is not good |
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| the wide paths are good for travellers, trolls avoid the open areas |
Although we did go off the roads at times to check for hidden Trolls, the area was clear. I do not know if we have any at the moment, it seems not. Maybe if the winter is bad they will come.
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| a rare glimpse of a special part of the Queendom |
This place is a secret, it is a very special part of the forest & must not be revealed to anyone.
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| a quick look out before searching for the entrance to the magical unicorn kingdom |
The magical entrance to the Unicorn Kingdom is hidden somewhere in my Queendom, it is a parallel universe that can not be seen with the eyes alone. There are special markers left for those who mean no harm, we must find these before we may use our magic to find the doorway.
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| both finding the way to the magical unicorn kingdom |
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| the knight-in-training keeps a look out whilst I check on the unicorns |
No one must find the entrance, the Unicorns must be protected at all costs.
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| She has proven to be very useful |
The knight-in-training was very happy to meet the Unicorns. Unfortunately I cannot reveal them to anyone, I'm sure you understand.
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| the knight-in-training taking the lead |
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| this watering hole is very low this year too |
I am worried about the level of water this year. There has not been as much rain as there was last year so the level of water is very low, it's also very muddy. I hope the rains eventually come.
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| sleeping Dragon |
We were very careful not to wake a sleeping Dragon that we came across. Dragons often stop to rest in the centre of a forest, they do not like to be disturbed and have been know to burn a forest if woken abruptly. We left it sleeping, it will move on soon.
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| leaving our markers |
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| checking the boundary |
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| our magic often shines through our eyes |
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| A traveller given pass to cross the Queendom |
Well it took a long time to travel around the forest. The Ogre brought the carriage so that we could return to the Palace in style. The Queendom is very large & the Palace a long way from the forest.
We ate a good meal & now must sleep, it has been a long day.
