The fire had started out small enough, small enough for Kharon to light it with prestidigitation, but that was just the start. Gryida and Fineas had spent the past few hours bringing wood over from the stockpile and once they had enough they added to the flames until it was a brilliant bonfire. It had to be far away enough to not be a danger to the barn, and they had to make up enough wood to compensate for what they were going to use, so it took a whole day of preparation before they could actually relax.
Kava and Kharon had been tasked with doing the rest of the prep work. Digging enough of a pit that the fire could be contained, lining it with bricks and rocks, and then the easier tasks of gathering everything else. Blankets, the food and drink coolers, and even a few cushions that were supposed to be used with lawn chairs and therefore water resistant.
They gathered once everything else was settled, and set the fire as the sun began to color the sky with pinks and purples for its setting. Gothrix and Liana had joined them at this point, both having been busy during the day, forcing them to be late. By the time the first star was visible in the darkening sky, the fire was at full blaze. Ash and sparks rose into the air before they were snuffed and blown away into the night.
The scent of the autumn dusk, heavy with fallen leaves and harvest, mingled with the smoke and burning wood to create a night that was the purest essence of the season. They sat beside each other on the blankets, some moments in silence, some moments telling stories, slowly sneaking closer to the flames as the air cooled off. They would stay there long into the night, reveling in the company and the moment, both of which couldn’t have been more perfect.
The whole modern group is here!
