Just beyond the Stone River, a wide field opens up, spreading eastward to the tree line. Within this field stands a little grove of trees that shoots up from a sea of grass.
In "Season of Crows," two mousemaids are banished from Evershade during the terrible drought, and they take refuge in the little grove. The trees provide shelter from predators of the air, and when prisoners escape from the Crow Kingdom in the dead of night, the trees provide a sense of safety from any pursuers.
In my novel, no furry creatures make their home here, but the little grove plays an important role for anyone making a journey in this area. I have the good fortune of passing this grove every single day, and I imagine the comings and goings of woodland creatures who have made this region their home.
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