Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Asomala, there lived a livestock herder and his family, as well as a city imaginer and his family.

These two families met, and despite their many differences, became close friends.

Their children spent days together building dams along the mountains of sand, firing weapons at their enemies, and earning medals of honor in their patrols.

They travelled great distances to see wild beasts, climbed mammoth webs in search of glory, and shared many meals across the reaches of their kingdom.

In the evenings, they played near the campfire and vowed eternal friendship.

But, unbeknownst to the livestock herder’s family, there was an evil Duke in the kingdom of Asomala who plotted to destroy his family. He used his magical powers to cast a spell on them, making their home vanish and leaving them destitute and homeless. They were forced to travel for many miles to find a new kingdom where they could herd their livestock in safety and peace. It was a dark time for them, and they conquered many giants and ogres searching for a place to settle. Often when they thought they had found a new home, they would set up camp only to discover that there were sorcerers who had cursed the land. Then they would pack up and continue their journey.

After years of travel, they finally came to a new kingom of Nedlaw that they trusted. There, they could finally freely herd their animals in safety.

The city imaginer’s family was heartbroken when they learned of the tragic loss of their friends. They felt helpless to defend their friends but sent heroes to protect them and did all they could to keep the Duke’s power away from their friends. They vowed that they would follow them to whatever lands they discovered and thus, continue the link of their friendship.

After they knew their friends were safe, they travelled vast distances to the kingdom of Nedlaw. This was an icy kingdom with many treacherous paths, but despite the ice there was warmth and kindness in the kingdom. It was a joyous reunion with both families celebrating their time together.

Their children wasted no time exploring this new Kingdom of Nedlaw.

The city imaginer's family learned about the work involved in the life of herding wildstock and what challenges they faced.

They found an enchanted field that contained all the tools and equipment they needed to build protection for their new home. They enjoyed the healing powers of special waters that flowed only in this country.

They ate the delicious cuisine provided and slept only when absolutely essential. They encountered adventures and enjoyed the snow of this region, but most of all, they talked and basked in the sharing of ideas.

Though they knew that the city imaginer’s family would have to return to their own kingdom, they also knew that their bonds of friendship would never be broken.

And, as in all fairy tales, they lived happily ever after.