It took one week before I fully recovered. I had Lyranne Feathersong to thank for my recovery and the well being of my cats. She was an extraordinary cook and a wonderful healer. When I was able I wandered around the village and found peace there. Unlike Everlook, Starfall Village was a quiet place. And it seemed the village was designed by night elves for it did not stand out among the environment. Instead the buildings and homes flowed with the land and looked as if it belonged there.
I felt at home for the first time since leaving Darnassus. I knew what I had to do.
I approached Lyranne hoping she could help me.
“Lyranne I thank you for your hospitality,” I said. “I would not have been able to survive without your generosity but I do feel it is time to lessen your burden.”
“You have not been a burden, Belion,” she said. “Starfall doesn’t get many visitors and it’s nice to see a new face every once in awhile. Do not fret. You are welcome as long as you wish.”
“I thank you Lyranne but it is not in my nature to take so much and offer so little.”
Lyranne stood quietly and thought. “Well, you are fully recovered now and I’m sure you can be of help in this village. But I will not take compensation from you. Instead, if you truly wish to help, speak with Jaron and I’m sure he has some errands you can perform.”
“I will do so right away,” I replied. “Oh, one more thing.”
“Yes?”
“I do believe I will be here for quite some time. Are there any residences I may be able to acquire?”
She thought for only the briefest of moments. “There is a small cabin on the outskirts of the village. No one has occupied it for years and as it is, I own that property. It is small but it is a cozy little place. It is yours if you like.”
“What would you like for it?” I asked.
She smiled. “It is a gift Belion. I only ask if you choose to move away from Starfall that you would be generous and offer it to another without gain.”
“Thank you Lyranne and I will do as you say.”
After my conversation with Lyranne, I sped off towards the cabin with Maya and Midnight. It was not difficult to find. It was a small cabin but it had all the necessities. Maya really enjoyed the bearskin rug. After a few hours of cleaning, the place was divine. I started a fire in the fireplace and the orange glow filled the dark night with warmth and life. The evening was not as cold as before and I decided to sit outside wrapped in a thick blanket and sipping a hot cup of tea. Both Maya and Midnight decided to doze off inside.
I could see the vast frozen mountains that surrounded Winterspring. The panorama of the landscape was before me and at dawn it would be painted in soft hues of blue and violet. I could hear the hoots of the great owls that soared in its skies. The roar of the majestic frostsabers echoed in the distance. Then I recalled the terrible power of Winterspring’s blizzards. I remembered the sheer power and destructive nature of Winterspring. But sitting in front of my cabin, I witnessed its beauty as well. I had witnessed the extremes that Winterspring provided and I was happy. I was home.
