Some foods are rare and only found in the most magical and unusual places. One such place located on a high plateau, is said to be the garden of the goddess of desire that fell to Earth with her death, where it is always spring, the plants and trees always heavy with fruits. The strawberries from this garden are especially sought after as they can reveal to those who consume them what they truly desire.
Such strawberries are not without price but they are very expensive.
Strawberries of Desire
These strawberries and beautiful and plump, ready for eating and on the verge of being overripe. Their scent is strong and permeates any area that they are in.
“For service to the Principality and its Gods, you are granted these bracers to make your honor manifest and the shield you from harm,” said Princess Calisero and she placed the silver bracelets upon the young knight’s arms.
It was a huge step, one that his wife insisted upon. Haflan did not have much truck with magic. But the fever had gripped his wife and if they did not act, her life or that of their child might be lost. The young woman that would bear their child -and how odd it was to think of his and Ashilaz’ child growing in another woman’s womb- was healthy and brave and, they would insure, well compensated. The ritual was about to begin and the wizard had excluded him from the room, for which he was only thankful.
