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The Long Rest | The Winters Feast & Himmelsschloss: The Castle in the Sky

Dec 19, 2025
Dive into enchanting winter tales featuring two fey-giant children as they strive to bring holiday magic to their struggling family. Their kindness and the generous townsfolk transform a dire situation into a bountiful feast. Then, journey with Little Sparrow as she faces a storm, discovers a gleaming castle in the sky, and navigates a realm filled with strange wonders and wise advice. Friends and sacrifices lead to a powerful return home with newfound knowledge. These delightful stories weave magic, hope, and the spirit of community.
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Children's Kindness Sparks Community Help

  • Sam Riegel narrates a fey-giant family struggling through winter after the father's cobbler shop closes.
  • The siblings try selling a drawing and receive kindness from townsfolk that seeds a magical feast.
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Generosity From Unexpected Places

  • Elsie and Micah visit shopkeepers to sell a portrait and instead receive gifts and warmth.
  • The elven dressmaker gives a woolen scarf and the tavern keeper offers a shank bone for stew.
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Art Bought For Love, Not Profit

  • A devilkin shopkeeper buys Micah's portrait and gives the children a silver coin.
  • Their hope revives as the shopkeeper calls it the season of kindness.
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