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96: New spell gem

by Lady Leticia Scarlet-Bloesembhel Voetdhel-Montaneus

Still seated in the aviary, Scarlet took a moment to craft a macramé wrap for her newest spell gem: a soft ritual that calmed her hands while her mind continued to spin with plans. The thread she chose was undyed silk, plain but luminous, its off-white hue catching the sunlight with a gentle sheen. She had carefully waxed the floss beforehand; if the holder snapped mid-casting, she'd be furious with herself. Better to do it right the first time. Fumbling during an event could mean life or death.
 
The process was slow and meticulous. It took several failed starts before the base structure held together properly. The gem itself, an uneven piece of uncut white jade, refused to sit still at first, slipping through imperfect knots. But Scarlet persisted. Her fingers moved with quiet precision, adjusting, tightening, testing the strength with small, practiced tugs.
 
Eventually, it settled into place.
 
She let out a soft breath of relief as the jade finally nestled in its cradle. Her hands continued weaving the wrap, ensuring that no matter how much she moved or how hard she ran, the gem would stay secure. Now and again, she pulled out a fine needle to help guide the thread, the motions not unlike those used in lace-making; delicate, focused, full of intent. And in her line of work, intent was key.
 
When the piece was finally finished, she tied it off with a clean knot and added a small wooden bead carved from elderwood. It gleamed with a quiet polish, smooth to the touch. Elder was said to symbolize protection and healing, an apt choice for the spell she set in the stone. She hadn’t had time to etch runes or symbols into the bead, but even plain, it carried a quiet strength.
 
After finding a suitable leather cord, she strung the finished charm and slipped it over her head. The jade settled against her collarbone, warm from the sun. Scarlet leaned back, letting the aviary’s filtered light play over the new gem. It wasn’t just functional. It was beautiful.
 
And more than that, it was hers.

Continue reading...

  1. 01. Settling in
  2. 02. Fist Fight at a fancy Ball
  3. 03. It's a Lion not a 'Cat'
  4. 04. Patron's tea and dance
  5. 05. The escort job
  6. 06. Update: Today's purchase list
  7. 07. Escort for Bella and the Loot King
  8. 08. Sirens and a chase in town
  9. 09. Got abducted again
  10. 10. Jams and Jellies
  11. 11. New Dog
  12. 12. Guards in the Trees
  13. 13. Temple Visit
  14. 14. New Pup & Outing
  15. 15. Training exercises
  16. 16. Fighting over an idol
  17. 17. Jobs galore
  18. 18. New stationary
  19. 19. A small visit
  20. 20. Slaps and shows
  21. 21. Today's meal
  22. 22. Homesick
  23. 23. Lanterns in the sky
  24. 24. Baby in the park
  25. 25. The Heist
  26. 26. Update: Guild
  27. 27. Mines and Traps
  28. 28. New clothes
  29. 29. I made Journeyer!
  30. 30. Investment shopping
  31. 31. The Pit (fights)
  32. 32. Ghosts of the past
  33. 33. Unexpected ending in a Play
  34. 34. Today's meal
    https://www.worldanvil.com/hero/journal/1aa083c5-ae1f-4624-a724-197a3f8704e3/view
  35. 35. Spies and secrets
  36. 36. Wanted: Three Hand Gang (WED)
  37. 37. Well it's official
  38. 38. Hags and stones
  39. 39. Death and visitations
  40. 40. the shell game
  41. 41. Anger and plots
  42. 42. The jobs so far
  43. 43. (Doodles)
  44. 44. Meetings and Partings
  45. 45. Double checking
  46. 46. An office Scene
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  47. 47. An(other) office Scene
  48. 48. Paperwork
  49. 49. Behind the curve
  50. 50. Notes and notation
  51. 51. Cake and notes
  52. 52. Paperwork on the high seas
  53. 53. Pics and notes
  54. 54. A small talk
  55. 55. Small notes
  56. 56. The Dressmaker
  57. 57. (food)
  58. 58. Notes
  59. 59. Putting the clues together
  60. 60. Notes
  61. 61. Tea cakes (& slights)
  62. 62. Updates
  63. 63. Board Meetings during battles
  64. 64. Updates
  65. 65. Field command
  66. 66. I am okay
  67. 67. Mountains of paperwork
  68. 68. Needed Vacation
  69. 69. A note
  70. 70. An update
  71. 71. Dissapointment
  72. 72. Notes
  73. 73. Journal entry
  74. 74. Ledgers
  75. 75. Food
  76. 76. An update
  77. 77. A thought
  78. 78. Basking in Dusk's light
  79. 79. A note
  80. 80. A letter home
  81. 81. A dream/a journal entry
  82. 82. An update
  83. 83. Working long hours
  84. 84. A dream, a memory
  85. 85. A meeting
  86. 86. The ride home
  87. 87. Reflections
  88. 88. Paperwork
  89. 89. A small trip
  90. 90. The journey there
  91. 91. Fitting in
  92. 92: Finding your voice
  93. 93: New plans made
  94. 94. (the missive)
  95. 95. Nursery planning
  96. 96: New spell gem
  97. 97: Shuffling

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