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Message: <blockquote data-quote="amethal" data-source="post: 3671371" data-attributes="member: 22784">FlashbackForest of Ycengled, nominally part of the Shining Land of ShahalestiDecember 3rd“Go away, Solsus,” said Moth. “Can’t you see we’re busy?”“But I wanted to ask you two something,” replied Solsus.“For pity’s sake Solsus, you’ve made me lose count now!” said Mustardseed. “We’ll have to start all over again.”“This is important,” replied Solsus.“If its important,” said Moth, “then its not for the likes of us. Take it to the Queen!”“Good idea,” echoed his brother Mustardseed. “It’s the Queen who deals with important things. Off you go and see her. Make sure you barge straight in and disturb her, just like you did to us.”Solsus gravely thanked the brothers for their advice and set off to see the Queen.“There’s another dandelion over there,” announced Moth. “This time, you blow and I’ll count.”********Titania, Queen of the Seelie Court, was admiring her reflection in a pool of water, as her attendants draped flowers in her hair. Her assembled court were trying to outdo one another in the effusiveness of their compliments. There was a collective groan as Solsus appeared in front of them.“Your frowning countenance is not wanted here,” said Puck, the Queen’s current paramour.Solsus ignored him, and bowed to the Queen. “I have an important request, Your Majesty.”“A request? Important? The sun is shining, the breeze is soft and gentle, the birds are singing. What could be more important than that?” replied the Queen.“Your Majesty, the world is in turmoil, and I have had strange dreams that lead me to believe things are going to get a lot worse. I feel the time is right for us to leave our frivolous lives in the forest, and go forth into the world and use our powers to battle the forces of darkness.”Most of the members of the court recoiled in horror from his words. A few of the kinder hearted ones looked at Solsus with pity. “Poor thing,” whispered one. “He looks so serious. It can’t be healthy. If only he hadn’t wandered so far into the forbidden parts of the forest.”“He used to be so happy go lucky,” replied another. “He had no sense of responsibility. Tragically, it was that very virtue which led him to ignore the warnings. Better he’d never come out of the forbidden forest, rather than emerge so warped and unnatural.”Puck sensed the Queen’s distress and intervened again. “You miserable creature, how dare you speak to Her Majesty that way! If you must have these cares and responsibilities, at least have the courtesy to keep them to yourself!”“Peace, Puck,” said the Queen. “Its not this poor creature’s fault. Try and resist his influence, and recover your good spirits.”Turning to Solsus, she said, “It is not in our nature to take on responsibility or worry about mortal concerns. Our realm is here, and here we stay.”“Then send me, Your Majesty! I cannot stand this constant frivolity. Give me a Quest and send me out into the world.”The Queen thought for a moment. “Very well. Solsus, I give you this Quest. Travel to the Indomitable Fire Forest of Innenotdar, find out the cause of its unnatural burning, and extinguish the flames.”“And don’t come back until you have succeeded,” added Puck, nastily.“Thank you, Your Majesty,” said Solsus. “I pledge, on my honour, I will succeed at this Quest or die in the attempt.”</blockquote>

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