Given that he had chosen the rocks with such care initially, it was no surprise when Edmund was able to lead the way in lining the fire fire pits with stones in a way that would keep the sand from sliding back in. They were sturdy bowls that would keep the bonfires safely contained and burning strongly throughout the week of darkness, so long as there was enough fuel to feed into them.
Speaking of which, Sah used his magic to carry significantly more wood than the others in his group could manage in one trip. The large, messy pile of cut wood soon dwindled as the logs were taken to their new destinations and neatly stacked. Thanks to his efforts, each of the large fire pits would have enough fuel to last them until the sun rose again. Because of his ability to carry so much at once his group was the first one done, and he was able to relax while the others finished their tasks.
That left the King to oversee the distribution of the kelp. He aquaported into a tidepool that was deep enough to hold him and leaned on its edge while he used his hands to tear and shred the kelp into small enough pieces to make good kindling. As he and his helpers reduced the dry, fibrous material down to fluffy strips, others gathered handfuls and moved them to where the piles of driftwood logs had been stacked, carefully arranging them in little 'log cabins' so the tinder wouldn't get blown away before LongNight.
Eventually the last stones were placed and the last tinder was delivered, and Hadama looked over the ready beach with deep satisfaction. "We have done well," he rumbled. "Thank you, all. Drinks are on me tonight at the Hanged Man." With a mischievous glint in his solemn emerald eyes he bowed from the water and then disappeared beneath the waves to make his way over to the bar and prepare it for the incoming pre-party celebration.
Thank you so much for your help! The beach is ready for LongNight! :D
~Fin~
Speaking of which, Sah used his magic to carry significantly more wood than the others in his group could manage in one trip. The large, messy pile of cut wood soon dwindled as the logs were taken to their new destinations and neatly stacked. Thanks to his efforts, each of the large fire pits would have enough fuel to last them until the sun rose again. Because of his ability to carry so much at once his group was the first one done, and he was able to relax while the others finished their tasks.
That left the King to oversee the distribution of the kelp. He aquaported into a tidepool that was deep enough to hold him and leaned on its edge while he used his hands to tear and shred the kelp into small enough pieces to make good kindling. As he and his helpers reduced the dry, fibrous material down to fluffy strips, others gathered handfuls and moved them to where the piles of driftwood logs had been stacked, carefully arranging them in little 'log cabins' so the tinder wouldn't get blown away before LongNight.
Eventually the last stones were placed and the last tinder was delivered, and Hadama looked over the ready beach with deep satisfaction. "We have done well," he rumbled. "Thank you, all. Drinks are on me tonight at the Hanged Man." With a mischievous glint in his solemn emerald eyes he bowed from the water and then disappeared beneath the waves to make his way over to the bar and prepare it for the incoming pre-party celebration.
Thank you so much for your help! The beach is ready for LongNight! :D
~Fin~
