The Day Of Blessings

[Raxxtus 24]

The sun rose on the Seventeenth of Malin's Welcome. It appeared to be an average day. The birds were singing their joyful songs, and the breeze blew as it always had.

 

 

In Shortwood, the Halflings arose at the break of dawn. A hearty breakfast was eaten by all, and so began their day. Some ventured to the fields with their seeds in hand, some to the pond for a good day of fishing. Others to the hills for a day of play.

 

 

As the Halflings worked and played, a yell traveled to every ear within the Hamlet. It told everyone to gather at the pumpkin patch. It was most definitely an emergency. An atmosphere of anxiety joined the Halflings as they walked to the patch, whispers of rumors filling the air. As the last Hobbit entered the pumpkin patch, their worry was ended as Rich shouted to the crowd:

"Taday is a goo' day ta beh a halflin'! Taday, weh 'ave been blessed bah tha Pump'in Lord! Ahh called ye all here ta join meh as we harvest the gif' given ta us bah tha Lord o' Pump'ins: Tha firs' pump'in o' Shor'wood!"

All of the Halflings break out in cheers of glee and excitement. They watch as Gurnthing harvests the very first pumpkin for its life in Shortwood.

 

 

This may seem like a small matter to most, but to the wee folk of Shortwood, this is the greatest gift that could be gifted to them. The pumpkin is paraded around the village by all of the Halflings as they celebrate this wonderful day. They shout praises of Knox for this wonderful blessing.

 

 

Knox's face is carved into the pumpkin as old clothing is stuffed with bales of hay. They prepare the pumpkin for it's role in the Hamlet. The Halflings gather in the wheat fields to raise the very first scarecrow of Shortwood.

 

 

This is a day to be cherished and celebrated for many years to come.

[GodEmperorFlam 3447]

Katari hears word of this and cheers.

[Glyc 234]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.