2021 W : Welcome

 

How someone talks can provide insight into their personality and background. A soft, "Hallo, the camp," is a different greeting than a boisterous, "Yo." Not to stereotype, but one could be a cowboy from the American West and the other a teen from a contemporary, metropolitan city.

A typical greeting in the fantasy world of The Windmaster Novels or that of the dragshi is, "Fair Day." An alternate greeting, especially between strangers or to those on a pilgrimage to the Temple of Givneh is, "Well, met." It also serves as a response to the welcome of, "Greetings, traveler."

Not all welcomes are friendly. To remember someone's deed the "length of my days" or to continue to do something, "I will track you the length of my days," is a threat that forebodes danger or trouble in the future. 

Beyond hellos and good-byes, in the world of the dragshi, the formal acknowledgement of indebtedness can have even more far-ranging implications than a threat. The excerpt from Dragon Destiny that follows is Anastasia's presentation of Lord Branin of Cloud Eyrie to the leaders of her clan.

“Father, Uncle Elem, members of the Clan Miller,” Anastasia called, sending her voice across the clearing. “May I present Lord Branin Llewlyn, from Cloud Eyrie in the Valley of Mist. Not only did he save me from a pack of gryphlors, he is the one who alerted the camp.” Taking a deep breath, she continued in formal greeting, “We owe him a great debt.”

She held her breath and waited to see how her father and uncle would take her binding the clan to the dragshi standing behind her.

“Sire, you are doubly welcomed to our fire,” Yunka said giving the visitor a bow worthy of the highest courtiers of Nerelan’s capitol city. “For saving my daughter’s life, I owe you a debt that can never be repaid.”

Stepping forward, Elem swept out his arm to encompass those standing in the clearing. “M’lord, Clan Miller owes you a life debt, so I, Elem, leader of the clan so swear. Ask of us what you will, and if it is within our power, we will serve you.”

The ending of this post are some of the farewell blessings you'll read in The Windmaster Novels, the Dragshi Chronicles, and Imprisoned in Stone. Some are sailor-oriented, while others are given by those with special powers.

 

&#9829 &#9829 Deep peace of the running waves to you.

&#9829 &#9829 Fair winds and following seas. Safe journey Sea Falcon (or the desired vessel's name).

&#9829 &#9829 My son/daughter/child, go with my blessing and that of your clan. Bear your name with pride and honor.

 

And my favorite,

Safe journey to all who travel in your shadow.

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~ It is my wish that the above blessings bring you luck. till next time, Helen