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Alyssa B.Newbon

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The Archivist's Adventures: 'The Turnip That Knew Too Much'

Alyssa B.Newbon

Submitted to Contest #323

ARCHIVE ENTRY #017 Title: “The Turnip That Knew Too Much” Filed by: Estella Wormwood, Apprentice of Orlin the Wise Date: 4th Bloomtide, Year 623 Location: Turnwell Village Security Level: Moderate— Sir. Rudius(Rudy) BagaThis record details the events involving a sentient root vegetable, a disgraced village, and an attempted sautéing by one Varric Skell. Filed for posterity and the next poor apprentice visiting Turnwell. Signed, E. Wormwood (Note: Bestiary has added "Cognitive Vegetables" as a new subsection.) – Turnwell was usuall...

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The Archivist's Adventures: 'Three Witches Walk Into a Bakery'

Alyssa B.Newbon

Submitted to Contest #323

Dearest Estella,I have received most gracious words from companions in the capital! His Majesty has allowed The Annual Larkspur Baking Festival to continue after this harvest. Perhaps you remember from your studies, Larkspur is home to a host of notorious witches. There is much to be learned and much more to be tasted. These women have cultivated one of the strongest coven-cities on the continent—and they rely heavily on tourism to thrive. The festival draws artisans from every province. Pies that predict weather, breads that remember the ha...

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