The Homestead
Dragonflyr and Augustus of KORT
The sounds of stoneworking and construction had rung across the expanse of the east woods for several days now... The most skilled dwarven craftsmen were seen entering the fenced area each daybreak in their usual raucous manner - awakening the native wildlife as they tromp heavily down the path. Alongside them a team of stout ponies pulls huge loads of stone blocks.
When asked, they say nothing about what they build - and they guard the entrances to the fenced worksight around the clock.
On the seventh morning a spire is raised to visibility above the treeline around the area. A flagpole extends from its peak. At a quarter past midday, the hammers fall silent. One by one, lively sparrows neturn to their nearby perches and twitter musically as they chat curiously among themselves.
A horn blows in the distance and the sound of wagon wheels and horses hooves approaches. The gates open silently as the wagons roll in. Through the afternoon and into the night voices of young women and men float across the wooded hills as they prepare for the arrival of their Lady and Sire.
At dawn of the next morn, a fanfare of horns awakens the forests.. A flag is seen rising atop the spire raised the day before. As it unfurls in the breeze it is seen to be the purple and gold banner of KORT...and who should come riding up the path but Dragonflyr and Augustus... Their horses and armor adorned in full pagentry colors.
They pause before the gate. Augustus sits back in his saddle and surveys the surrounding countryside. He takes a deep breath of the fresh morning air and turns to Dragonflyr...
"My Love.. this new home outside the city will give us just the privacy we need. It's what I'd always hoped for.." She smiles back, "Oh yes ! It'll be nice to settle down a bit as you get older milove... :::she giggles:::"
"Hrumpf.." Augustus feigns annoyance.. "If I remember milady, the clock ticks for the both of us ;> 'Tis one thing we'll do together, like it or not... "
He leans to kiss her.. and at the same time give her a good tickle.. ;> She nearly topples from her steed before he pulls her close...
"Oh milady.. you bring such joy to my life.. and you have my loyal heart.. ((( )))
They turn and enter the gate to their new homestead smiling happily.
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Augustus and Dragonflyr