705. Vesna's Ride Poem by Jaden Knight

Under azure skies Vesna rides swiftly across the desert
carrying an important message for her elven lord
about the threat of an imminent attack
and how it can best be avoided

She is pursued by a horned giant silver Roc
sent by the dark wizard Nukpana
easily capable of consuming both horse and rider
or carrying them back to its nest for later

Huge talons reach out for the horse's tail
and Vesna's long white and black hair as trails behind
the poor brown mare is doing all she can to avoid being caught
but cannot match the eagle for speed

When they reach the city they can relax a little
as the Roc will turn away or be brought down
Vesna can then deliver the message to her lord
she and her mount are finally able to rest afterwards
in preparation for the next deadly ride