A Message from the Post Office

Worthy travelers, I have an interesting train of thought that I would like to share… What if everything were quite different from what you truly imagined? What if the story of Fian and the white wolf, queen of the north, began like this: Fian and the white queen of the north stood face-to-face while his … Read more

On the Road Again

He finished the last bite of his breakfast and let his gaze wander thoughtfully around the room. What did this day hold in store for him? As a bard, he often found answers in the strings of his instrument, so eventually, he reached for his lute to play familiar melodies for the next hour. When … Read more

Morning Dew

The sun rose over the treetops of the forest and shone its first light through the window of a small cabin deep in the woods. Inside, in bed, Fian stretched under the warm rays and wondered whether he should get up now or simply stay a little longer under the warm covers and enjoy the … Read more

Honest Onion Soup

A culinary homage to the fox kin witches This recipe is a sincere tribute to the pragmatic, unpretentious spirit of the moor. When the fox kin witches of the moor haul a pesky nuisance out of the wet grass, they make no ritualistic fuss about it—the creature simply goes straight into the cauldron, no frills … Read more

The Tavern “The Old Paw”

Mornings at the tavern always began with the soft clinking of cast iron and an aroma capable of luring even the deepest sleepers into the common room. Fresh breakfast flatbread was already baking in heavy cast-iron pans atop the stove, while a female fox bustled about, setting out pitchers of hot spiced tea on the … Read more

Homewards Bound

It was already dark, and the moon looked gently down as Fian began his journey home. To his own surprise, he found plenty to see in the twilight as he strolled along the forest path. What a strange evening… For one thing, everything had taken much longer than he had expected. And somehow—though it felt … Read more

Smoked Forest Mushroom Bruschetta

King Oyster mushrooms possess a remarkably firm, almost meaty texture that could fool even the most discerning palate in Mistwood. Smoked over beechwood and seared with pungent mountain herbs, they create an appetizer of such smoky depth that even a hungry wolf might momentarily forget the hunt to grab a forkful instead. A perfect culinary … Read more

Pear cake for the afternoon

When pear trees bow under the weight of their fruit, there is hardly anything better than turning freshly picked pears into a delicious treat for a relaxing afternoon. You don’t need a complicated cake for this—just something special to enjoy during a little break while welcoming the early autumn sunshine. Ingredients: 1–2 fresh pears (from … Read more

A Message from the Post Office

Dear travelers, I truly dislike being the bearer of bad news, but in light of recent revelations: I hope you haven’t missed exactly what Germonde said—or rather, what she *meant*—in “When Sun Is Rising”? No? Then I suggest you retrace your steps a bit and read it carefully once more… and view the other articles … Read more

About Different Points of View

Fian placed the parchment with the recipe next to the bread he had baked and surveyed the result. Yes, it looked roughly like the kind of thing he knew from the tavern. He checked a cupboard for a basket to carry everything in, lost in thought. True, his paw was still hurting—the pain kept snapping … Read more