| “...And remember all of you! Showing discretion and good sense in your actions is as important as fulfilling the requirements of your testing.” intoned Fagus Beech, the Eldest Sprite Elder. “Yes, Fagus” the four Spritlings chanted. Fagus handed them each a Golden memory card. “I am me plus my habitat, if I do not preserve the latter, I do not preserve myself.” “All Spritlings receive this card. It is the essence of our beliefs. Keep this card at the top of your memory boxes - it can not only give you its message, but also, can supply such things as..a surge of courage..a spark of creativity and more. Just lay a finger on it when you need some help. Add another finger if the situation demands it. However, only ever grip it tightly in your whole hand when either you or a loved one’s life is at risk.” Fagus Beech stepped back from the Spritlings; turned to lift a large folded leaf from the platter held by his wife Nyssa Tupelo. He unfolded the leaf and its message sprang into the air above the leaf for all to see. Enter the forest where the Tawny Owls fly; Make shelter o’er night, in safety you lie. First seek a feather from the wing of the owl; Take not the fallen, but straight from the fowl. Next seek the Poplar that reaches up high; Host to Mistletoe, bring berries from near the sky. Cross now the river that cuts forest in two; Use not the bridge that spans the blue. By the grass path on the forest’s far edge; Bring the first Saffron to bloom on the ledge. Follow the mole through''’ tunnels under the ground; So dark, so long, ‘til his Mole Home is found. Live with this family ‘til the rise of the sun; Fly home o’er the tree tops when all tasks are done. ***** Editor’s Note - We hope to complete transcribing Rowana’s story soon. Further chapter’s to follow. | 
