The Guardian of Whimsy Wood
by Bill and Linda Tiepelman
Title
The Guardian of Whimsy Wood
Artist
Bill and Linda Tiepelman
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Photograph - Digital Photograph
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In the heart of the enchanted Whimsy Wood, where the sun’s golden rays danced through the leaves, there dwelled a gnome known as Eldric the Vibrant. Eldric was not like ordinary gnomes; he wore a coat of a thousand colors, each thread woven with the magic of the forest. His hat was a spiraling mandala, ever-changing, reflecting the mood of the wood.
Eldric had a companion, a miniature dragon named Flicker, whose scales shimmered like rubies kissed by the dawn. Together, they protected the secrets of Whimsy Wood, a haven for creatures both great and small. Eldric’s laughter was a melody that charmed the wildest of beasts, and Flicker’s fiery breath could warm the coldest of nights.
One day, a shadow crept across the forest, a silence that stifled the usual hum of life. Eldric, sensing the change, set out to find its source. With Flicker at his side, they traveled through thicket and thorn until they came upon a clearing. At its center stood a tree, ancient and twisted, its bark weeping sap like jewels.
Eldric approached the tree, his mandala hat pulsing with light. He placed his hands upon the bark, and the patterns of his coat glowed, singing songs of old. The tree shuddered, and the sap began to retreat, revealing a hidden path beneath its roots.
The gnome and his dragon descended into the depths, where the true heart of the forest beat. There, they found the source of the shadow—a fragment of forgotten magic, lost and seeking return. Eldric embraced the magic, weaving it into his coat, and as he did, the forest sighed in relief.
From that day forth, Eldric the Vibrant became known as the Guardian of Whimsy Wood, a beacon of hope and protector of all mystical secrets. With Flicker by his side, he ensures that the magic of the forest remains a wonder for all who believe in the whimsical and the wild.
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December 10th, 2023
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