In a Wizard's Home

"Do not wander in a wizard's home as if it were a marketplace."

— Drebniks' Maxims

More from the Lemming, or less:

• "Speak Softly - - -"
  (September 4, 2015)
• "Autumn Equinox, Dawn"
  (August 28, 2015)
• "Insomnia at the Wizard's Tower"
  (August 21, 2015)
• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• " 'Anchovies and Peanut Butter?!' "
  (October 30, 2013)

Island Flight

Getting there isn't necessarily half the fun, the Lemming writes. It is, however, an essential prerequisite to arrival: so the traveler may as well relax and enjoy the process.

More from the Lemming, and an alliterative artist:

• "Narcissus-X Proffers Plenteous Provisos"
  (August 14, 2015)
• "Another Holiday for the Lemming"
  (August 7, 2015)
• "With the Lemming at Aunt Ida's"
  (January 23, 2015)
• "From the Mind of the Lemming: Holiday Travel Plans"
  (December 19, 2014)
• "Holiday for the Lemming; or Time, Tide, and a Tired Lemming; or the Lemming Takes a Break"
  (June 6, 2014)

Speak Softly - - -

"Speak softly, and ride a big dragon."

— Drebniks' Maxims

More from the Lemming, or less:

• "Autumn Equinox, Dawn"
  (August 28, 2015)
• "Insomnia at the Wizard's Tower"
  (August 21, 2015)
• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)
• " 'Anchovies and Peanut Butter?!' "
  (October 30, 2013)

Autumn Equinox, Dawn

"When nothing happens: sometimes that is the best result."

— Drebniks' Maxims

More about wizards, anchovies, and all that:

• "Insomnia at the Wizard's Tower"
  (August 21, 2015)
• "Remember the Paths"
  (July 24, 2015)
• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)
• " 'Anchovies and Peanut Butter?!' "
  (October 30, 2013)

Insomnia at the Wizard's Tower

"Wizards generally do not like surprise visits."

— Drebniks' Maxims

Not-entirely-unrelated posts:

• "Remember the Paths"
  (July 24, 2015)
• "With Humility: and Hope"
  (March 6, 2015)
• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)
• " 'Anchovies and Peanut Butter?!' "
  (October 30, 2013)

Journeys, Destinations, a Dragon, and a Lemming

"Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. Then again, sometime it's not."

— the Lemming

Vaguely-related posts:

• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• "From the Mind of the Lemming: Holiday Travel Plans"
  (December 19, 2014)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)
• "From the Mind of the Lemming: Guest Speaker"
  (September 6, 2013)

Remember the Paths

"No matter what happens — be polite, be alert, and remember which paths you took coming in."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Following a Hidden Trail"
  (July 17, 2015)
• "Smile, Wave, and Hope They Understand"
  (July 10, 2015)
• "Grotesque Souvenir"
  (July 3, 2015)
• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)

Following a Hidden Trail

"Take time to explore. The best experiences often come days after you arrive. Slow down, relax, and you will meet people who are eager to show you around.

"These unplanned, unexpected, excursions may become the best stories from your travels."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Smile, Wave, and Hope They Understand"
  (July 10, 2015)
• "Grotesque Souvenir"
  (July 3, 2015)
• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)

Smile, Wave, and Hope They Understand

"Relax. Life is much too short for anger and annoyance at events you can't control. Did you make a wrong turn? Don't worry! You may discover new places and interesting people. Can't understand what the locals are saying? Smile and wave. They will probably realize that you are friendly.

"Just take a deep breath and remind yourself that it could be worse."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Grotesque Souvenir"
  (July 3, 2015)
• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)

Grotesque Souvenir

"If a wonderfully grotesque souvenir catches your eye: buy it. You may find that it is the perfect gift, or decide to keep it for yourself."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)

Dangerous Neighborhoods

"If you want to see where townsfolk live and work, you must go visit them. Just pick a direction and start walking. Don't worry about wandering into dangerous neighborhoods, locals generally warn you before you go too far."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "Are You Going to Finish That?"
  (June 5, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)

Watch and Learn

"Remember that locals may have good reasons for their apparently-strange customs."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "Are You Going to Finish That?"
  (June 5, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)

Off the Beaten Path

"Locals can be your best guides to unfrequented destinations."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide, plus other stuff:

• "Are You Going to Finish That?"
  (June 5, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)

Are You Going to Finish That?

"Some inns serve far more than you can eat. Sharing your meal with others is an opportunity to meet interesting people."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide, plus other stuff:

• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)

A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -

"When traveling abroad, remember that locals may be wary of your approach — after all, you are a stranger to them."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

Posts that aren't entirely unlike this one:

• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)

End of the Day's Journey

"No matter where a day's journey ends, thoughtful planning results in comfort: and even a few luxuries."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

Allegedly-related posts:

• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "Dark Questions and Donoshol"
  (April 24, 2015)
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)

"You Can't Miss It"

"When asking for directions, consider how likely it is that your guide has personal knowledge of your destination."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

Posts the Lemming thinks relate to this one:

• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "Dark Questions and Donoshol"
  (April 24, 2015)
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)
• " 'Anchovies and Peanut Butter?!' "
  (October 30, 2013)

What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride

Dragondale: a fantastic destination for a day out and about riding a beautiful dragon?

Vaguely-related posts:

• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)
• "From the Mind of the Lemming: Xanadu Springs"
  (June 20, 2014)
• " 'Anchovies and Peanut Butter?!' "
  (October 30, 2013)
• "From the Mind of the Lemming"
  (January 6, 2012)

One Cloudy Day

"Whoever she is, wherever she is from: she can read old Okuz, and claims to understand what this script says."

Previously:

• "Dark Questions and Donoshol"
  (April 24, 2015)
  "She recognized this tablet, which proves little; speaks Bodan and Zemian fluently, but with a strange accent. Then there's her appearance. And why would a barkeep ask what happened to Donoshol?"
• "Familiar Writing"
  (April 17, 2015)
  "The first civilized writing I see here: and it's a strangely-worded house blessing."
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
  "These are good people. They — — — accept is not the right word. They allow me to have a place among them. For now, that is enough."
• "Hindrance and Hindsight"
  (April 3, 2015)
  "I had hoped curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, would be enough. His fee is — reasonable. Research takes time. It cannot be done while plying his trade. Even if he already has the needed documents, it would take me — how long? A year? Longer? — to save enough. I could have thought of that. I should have thought of that."
• "Looking For Answers"
  (March 27, 2015)
  " 'Searching is best begun by your door.' Where it will end: I may not like that, but at least I will know.' "
• "Remembering"
  (March 20, 2015)
  "Usta, dead. My mother, father, kinfolk: they are gone. I will not forget. I will never forget. I must never forget."
• "Back at the Two Goblets"
  (March 13, 2015)
  "Usta was right. We learn, even from those who do not know."
• "With Humility: and Hope"
  (March 6, 2015)
  "Rest now, seen but unapproachable. Be at peace, and know that I shall never forget."
• "Departing"
  (February 27, 2015)
  "A final duty, and then: home."
• "A Pledge Fulfilled"
  (February 20, 2015)
  "I pledged that what is yours would be returned. It stands by you again."
• "Destination"
  (February 13, 2015)
  "How could it have been so long?"
• " 'Let Me See That Map!' "
  (February 6, 2015)
  " 'Don't worry,' they said. 'We're solid,' they said. 'We've done this before,' they said. 'Trust us, we're experts,' they said."

Dark Questions and Donoshol

"She recognized this tablet, which proves little; speaks Bodan and Zemian fluently, but with a strange accent. Then there's her appearance. And why would a barkeep ask what happened to Donoshol?"

Previously:

• "Familiar Writing"
  (April 17, 2015)
  "The first civilized writing I see here: and it's a strangely-worded house blessing."
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
  "These are good people. They — — — accept is not the right word. They allow me to have a place among them. For now, that is enough."
• "Hindrance and Hindsight"
  (April 3, 2015)
  "I had hoped curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, would be enough. His fee is — reasonable. Research takes time. It cannot be done while plying his trade. Even if he already has the needed documents, it would take me — how long? A year? Longer? — to save enough. I could have thought of that. I should have thought of that."
• "Looking For Answers"
  (March 27, 2015)
  " 'Searching is best begun by your door.' Where it will end: I may not like that, but at least I will know.' "
• "Remembering"
  (March 20, 2015)
  "Usta, dead. My mother, father, kinfolk: they are gone. I will not forget. I will never forget. I must never forget."
• "Back at the Two Goblets"
  (March 13, 2015)
  "Usta was right. We learn, even from those who do not know."
• "With Humility: and Hope"
  (March 6, 2015)
  "Rest now, seen but unapproachable. Be at peace, and know that I shall never forget."
• "Departing"
  (February 27, 2015)
  "A final duty, and then: home."
• "A Pledge Fulfilled"
  (February 20, 2015)
  "I pledged that what is yours would be returned. It stands by you again."
• "Destination"
  (February 13, 2015)
  "How could it have been so long?"
• " 'Let Me See That Map!' "
  (February 6, 2015)
  " 'Don't worry,' they said. 'We're solid,' they said. 'We've done this before,' they said. 'Trust us, we're experts,' they said."