The fourth of The Gnomestead Tapestry stories — The South Cringle Archduchies

is warm and dry, and has a sod roof — I’m not a “Hobbit” or “Halfling” or one o the “Wee Folk” despite the green hat.

I came to the South Cringle Archduchies a few years ago… …and now call it home. It is an interesting Kingdom filled with such interesting people.

You might wonder, “Why is it called the ‘Archduchies’ if it is a Kingdom?
I used to wonder about that myself quite frequently. Recently I discovered the answer.

It’s a Kingdom “now” because it is ruled by a King and Queen. Long ago it was a group of quarrelsome Kingdoms and Principalities.

when a single enemy threatened them all… …a single hero rallied them… …into a united alliance of states capable…. …of defending against their strong foe.
This is the continuation of “The South Cringle Archduchies”!
This shorter story was written a while ago, but never published. It might take 7 or 8 posts to post the entire story. I hope you enjoy it.
The holiday season is here and with the season comes thoughts of charity. I urge you to follow through with those thoughts and give to the charity of your choice. I also hope you remember the spirit of giving through the rest of the year.
If you are interested, check out We’ll Make Cents’ “Standing With Courage” project and their “50-Cents – a Jar of Change” drive.
DWPenner
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