Summer nights are beautiful indeed. There’s something magical about them — the gentle coolness after a hot day, the songs of night birds, the sweet scent of unknown flowers and a deep sense of serenity. All the usual tasks and worries seem to fade away, allowing one to savor these rare moments of peace. It makes you want to wander down a dusty path to the sound of chirping c... Read completely >

There's something magical about summer weekends. The gentle sun embraces weary travelers with its warmth, a light breeze refreshes them and even birds sing their brightest melodies. Seems like nature itself is encouraging people, urging them to take some action: run forward, break new records, slay once-unbeatable monsters, tend to their gardens, tie up cucumber vines — ever... Read completely >

Different cuisines of different races vary greatly: some prefer all kinds of meat, others add all sorts of spices to their food or even live an ascetic life with nothing but bread and water. But some dishes easily win recognition and popularity among all living beings — for example, Sun Waffles. This delicacy is traditionally prepared at the end of May or the beginning of Ju... Read completely >

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 >