Sherian Druid Grove

[Steve]

Deep in the forests of Sheradine Cosmopolis is a clearing... the brittle remains of the past season’s living leaves were now dead and carpeting the forest floor, making way through these leaves is the new growth of grasses. All this seemed undisturbed; there were no footprints. Many fragrances from the flora blended to give a fresh almost insidious scent to the clear fresh air. Muted sunlight passed through the surrounding trees into the quiet glade. Among the trees were various bushes, mostly holly and vines as well. Within the trees themselves were abundant clusters of mistletoe. There were several odd shaped gray stones, the north side of which was covered by thick growths of dark-green lichen, a faint glow of light reflected from them.

Nearby was a brook, shallow and flowing gently. Next to the water were feathery green fronds with tiny little white flowers growing in small patches between them. An Egret was in the brook, looking for a meal. The bird seemed to be the only fauna present. It was very quiet and peaceful, giving a feeling of solitude. Then a young human female stepped from behind a tree. She was wearing light brown robe and sandals. Her hair was brown and her skin tanned lightly by the sun. She leaned against the tree, smiled and said, "Serale, welcome to what has been given to us by Carmelya. You are welcome to satisfy your thirst at the brook. Should you care for something more robust, I have a skin of dark wine."