Witch Gourd Novels & Stories

This was to be done when it rained so that the power of my ancestors could seep into the roots of the tree. As our eighteenth birthday approached, or if our magical abilities emerged. It was tradition for a mother to break off a branch, seep it in a potion of her choosing, and forge a wand for her daughter. Dora’s potion included the tears of a griffin, the scale of a dragon, and the fur of a blessed wolf. It was believed the potion would increase the power of the witch who wielded it. My powers emerged when I was 17. When I turned 18, my power increased significantly.

After carefully wiping her hands clean with a damp beast cloth He casually waved his earth ability. And the weeds instantly flipped over from the soil. Suddenly A flash of bright orange caught Clar’s attention. Without hesitation She rushed into the dirt. And grabbed something as thick as an arm. “Wow!” “Is this some genetically mutated carrot?!” “Why is it SO huge?!” Who would’ve thought It had secretly hidden among the unremarkable weeds. If she hadn’t dug it out Wouldn’t that be a complete waste?! Clar roughly scanned the area.

Final Binding — FY‑nul BYN‑ding The last and most difficult Binding that can break and rebuild a child to reveal their final gift. Flutterflies — FLUT‑er‑flies Translucent, colorful winged insects that frequent the Gardens and are associated with change and beauty. Gilly — GIL‑ee The protagonist; a child in the Middle who has not yet bloomed a major gift and whose Markings are a thin lines and a broken triangle. Mini-Gopher / Gophers — GOH‑fer / GOH‑fers Machines (and small repair models) used throughout the complex; larger versions exist in the Upper, and Gophers are also general utility vehicles.