Home and Hearth ('Neath a Snowy Roof of Pines)

“Finally home… Too long was I out today. I have to remember not to strain myself overmuch when all it takes to keep fire and food all winter have I stocked and piled in the new cellars and larders I’ve built. Those ancient ruined halls ‘neath my tower may still look grim and foreboding but I mustn’t trick myself into misremembering that they are cleared and safe of their…previous horrors… Not a moment too soon have I gotten the fire going too, a little smoke and itch within are fair trade for being spared those winds without. The snows are water-laden too. It’ll weigh heavy on the pines. I’d better watch my head with that branch by the door when next I go on walkabout.” -Erbsto Bedherwyc, 19th of Úlmanad, 1112