One might think that the most popular leisure time on the continent is fighting evil and hunting demons. Of course not! Well, at leastm there are other pastimes, perhaps just a bit less popular. For example, various types of sport. Some serve purely as entertainment, others help maintain physical fitness. But a few them act as a kind of ritual. Let's talk, for instance, the ... Read completely >

Weather Crystals are widely known. They are expensive to produce, consume an enormous amount of magical energy, and can only be used once. Yet they have countless applications: agriculture, warfare, industry, or simply making an impression. But what about Seasonal Crystals? Is it possible to seal an entire season using magic? As it turns out, the power and knowledge of livin... Read completely >

What an average person supposed to think when they hear the phrase “when the mountains bloom” in response to a request? Most likely, that they’ve been politely turned down. But among dwarves, this phrase is quite common — and it refers to a very specific time of year: the first half of May. That’s when the peaks of the entire Durin Range are covered in stunning crystal flowe... Read completely >

May 1st is not called Labor Day for nothing — for the Floating City the last spring month truly brings more more work. That’s because in May the floating gardens return to the city — those are vast green masses of trees, shrubs, flowers and grains on special levitating platforms. During winter the city doesn't have enough energy to heat all these gardens, so they are disconn... Read completely >

Have you ever seen giant tortoises? What about giant tortoises with a giant flower on their back? Or giant tortoises with a flower on their back, hurrying off to a date? Yep, such creatures really do exist! The giant tortoises of the Crescent Peninsula carefully prepare for their mating season. Several months before this event, they search for the hardiest seed of what the... Read completely >

Here comes an interesting fact: Mother Nature has her own tiny, charming helpers — fairies. These little creatures rarely show themselves to humans and prefer to stay out of their way. And who could blame them? Talking to every passerby would be a huge waste of time. Besides, fairies are already incredibly busy! In spring they help the earth awaken from its icy slumber, look... Read completely >

All plants enjoy in the spring... But some of them are especially happy to see careless wanderers who stray deep into the wild forest in search of the first blooms. We’re talking about terrifying carnivorous plants, of course! These green monsters prefer warm climates, but with each passing year they’ve been appearing farther and farther north — all the way to Frostpeak. I... Read completely >

Dragons perceive time differently from other living beings. What is a hundred or even a thousand years to a creature that can sleep through entire eras? However, the time of awakening varies among different dragon species and is tied to specific seasons. Frost dragons always wake up in winter, red and golden ones prefer the autumn months, while emerald dragons return to the ... Read completely >

Spring forests are full of amazing discoveries. Animals emerge from hibernation, exotic plants bloom and migratory birds return home... But have you ever noticed a quiet, monotonous hum in such places? The longer you listen, the more clearly you can sense a certain pattern in these sounds. Only those with the keenest hearing may recognize a melody — or even a song — in the s... Read completely >

Mountain valleys hold many secrets. Safely hidden among sheer peaks and sharp rocks, they have avoided unwanted attention from nosy travelers, self-absorbed adventurers, and meticulous scholars for centuries. But what do these valleys hide? Forgotten kingdoms ravaged centuries ago by a greedy dragon? A demon from another world imprisoned by a powerful sorcerer? A civilizatio... Read completely >