To the Top of the Tree

Airel, Leaf & Web

Excerpt from A Soul Group’s Journey:

*I was there when you and Web climbed to the top of the old tree to see which one of you was the bravest.*Star paused to allow Airel to remember the event.*Who was the bravest Airel?*

The enormous tree Airel lived in as a child and some of her adulthood, sheltered her whole tribe. The elves lived in dens dug out under the roots and in tree houses among the limbs.

Airel was fostered by an elf named Ezra, who was the mother of Web. Airel and Web were sisters in every way. They played, ate and hunted together. Every day was an adventure when they were cublings in Ceyenda forest.

Web and Airel had a male friend named Leaf. Leaf was a very fun and imaginative cub.

One day the three of them were lying on the grass under the Tribal Tree looking up at the limbs.

*Do you think if we climbed the tree we could touch the clouds?* Airel asked looking up through the limbs trying to see the top of the tree.

*I think we could touch the stars.* Web said picturing herself on top of the tree touching a sparkly star.

*No one is looking, we should start climbing so we can reach the top before the sun sets.* Leaf advised as he sat up and looked around to see if the elders were busy with their tasks.

*I will get some mushrooms and berries, Airel you fill your water skin. Leaf you watch the elders and find a good place for us to start climbing.* Web instructed sitting up. She looked around for her mother, Ezra. Web stood up and walked slowly toward her mother’s den.

Airel and Leaf walked toward the water barrel. Leaf dipped Airel’s water skin into the barrel to fill it while the two of them watched their elders. Airel knew if they made too much of a disturbance they would be called to do some sort of chore that would keep them from their adventure.

Web signaled them from a low branch, Airel and Leaf walked over to her and climbed up. *Let’s go.*

The trio made good time for the first part of their journey up the tree. None of them really knew how tall the tree was as they had never see n the top even while they were laying on forest floor or when they were climbing in other trees. They passed many tree houses and many elves they rarely saw or never saw before. The tree houses were all different. Some were very elaborate and large. These houses took up many limbs and usually had potted gardens on many levels of their houses. Then there were the small houses with porches that looked like they were not lived in much.

When Airel saw that the branches were starting to get thinner she looked up and she saw the sky. She thought how pretty the sky is from the branches of the tree. The birds flying and insects flying about and small animals scurrying on the branches with them, Airel started to appreciate her journey in this moment. She took a deep breath and sat down on a limb. Just to look around and see this part of the tree she had never seen before. She wondered how many elves had seen this part of the tree.

The leaves on the great tree up here were green instead of the purple color they were closer to the ground. The insects flew, crawled and hopped around. Their colors were vibrant. Airel know a vibrant colored insect should not be eaten. She let them walk all over her though appreciating each one. The bark on the top of the tree was thinner too. She could peel it here. The bark smelled good. She took the piece she peeled and put it in her pouch so she could smell it later.

Web sat next to her looking up, *We are nearly there, it looks as though the sun is going down. We should hurry so we can touch the stars.*

Leaf stood up and looked around. He pointed to a branch that went upward. *That branch looks safer than any of the others. We need to start being careful, unless we can float. Some of these branches are very brittle.* Leaf told them pointing to some thinner branches.

*I can float a little.* Airel said climbing onto a branch and then dropping off of it. Airel focused very hard and drew in energy from all around her. To Leaf and Web’s surprise she did float even after she opened her eyes.

*Who taught you that?* Web asked watching Airel settle daintily on a branch.

*Lynx said my mother knew how to float. He didn’t tell me how though so I have been figuring it out.” Airel said smiling. *It has taken me a while to do just that little bit of floating.*

*That floating can come in handy; you should practice all the time Airel. You never know when you might have to float.” Leaf observed. Then his face changed as Web and Airel’s face. Their parents were calling telepathically to them. Now was the time to make the decision of ignoring them and going to the top or going back down and not being able to touch the stars.

* I want to touch the stars,* Airel stated and went over to the branch and started walking toward the top of the tree.

*If we get up there and it is dark we will have to wait until the morning to go back down.* Leaf said looking at Web and Airel.

*That is alright with me.* Airel said.

Web nodded her head. *Let’s move, tomorrow we will be in so much trouble. I hope we can reach the stars.*

On they went and right when the sun hit the horizon they reached the top of the old tree and looked out. There they saw how immense their home was and the other trees like their home. They saw how interwoven the forest was from their vantage point and it took their breath away. It was another world on top of their own with different animals, and insects. As the sun set the stars came out. Web and Airel could not touch the stars; they were astounded by the beauty of the night sky. The three moons were up high one was full and the two smaller moons were at a quarter full. The sky was velvety blue and the stars sparkled so much they did not need light to see each other.

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Boys & Sailboats - A Soul Group's Journey

Benjan’s nose was broken in a brawl over a toy boat when he was a child. – Excerpt from A Soul group’s Journey

The morning was promising. Benjan ran upstairs to his room to get his sailboat. He had just finished designing this sailboat for the sailing on the small pond near his house. He looked around his room for other toys he might want to play with while he was at the pond with his brother, Nonus. His father, Incus was taking the brothers in his wagon.

Benjan picked up his box kite and extra string before picking up his sailboat. He looked around his room and decided one day he would live in a house with round rooms.

Nonus stood at the bottom of the great staircase in the entry hall of their parent’s home. “Hurry up brother father is waiting be the wagon.” Nonus told Benjan with an air of authority. His mother, Adularia had told Nonus this morning that he was to be more responsible and reliable now that he was an adolescent.”

“I am coming. I am bringing my kite too. “Benjan replied balancing his two toys in his hands while he walked down the stairs.

Incus helped the brothers onto the horse drawn wagon and asked the horses telepathically to take him to the pond. The horses responded by pulling the wagon along the pebbled lane toward the pond.

*I packed a lunch for us. I do want you to help me find herbs while we are out by the pond. First I want to see you race your sail boats.* Nonus commented to his sons’ telepathically smiling and ruffling Nonus hair.

Nonus moved his head away from his father’s affectionate hand, * I am not a small child anymore e Father. Mess up Benjan’s hair.*

Benjan laughed at Nonus. He had been laughing at his older broth a lot recently. Nonus was an adolescent now and their mother constantly reminded Nonus of her expectations. Benjan decided he did not want to grow into an adult. It seemed too complicated for him.

“Don’t laugh at me Benjan” Nonus scolded wagging his finger at Benjan.

Benjan laughed louder.

Nonus grew more agitated; Benjan was always laughing and playing. How would Nonus make Benjan respect him? Nonus jumped off the wagon as soon as the horses halted and walked to the pond. He sat on a boulder close to the water’s edge with his sailboat in his lap.

Benjan helped his father take the harnesses off the horses.

*Benjan, be kind to Nonus. Your brother wants to please your mother.* Nonus advised.

*I am never going to become an adult like my mother. She has forgotten how to have fun.* Benjan replied glancing at Nonus.

Incus smiled at his son, * I am convinced that you will be your own person Benjan. Have compassion and love you brother and your mother.*

*Very well Father, I am going to get my sail boat ready for the pond. I brought my kite in case we get a breeze today.* Benjan said picking his sailboat up and walking to the pond.

Benjan designed a new mast and sail for his boat. He wanted to see if the design would make his sail boat sail faster. He put his hand in the air to see if there was enough of a breeze to push his little boat along. There was but he would have to walk over to where Nonus was sitting to have optimum breeze for his sails. Benjan glanced over at his brother and sighed. Maybe Nonus will move when I get closer to him, Benjan thought.

Benjan took his shoes off and placed them in the grass before walking to the water’s edge.

“Benjan put your shoes further up,” Nonus ordered pointing to a tree.

“My shoes are fine Nonus. I want to try my sail boat.” Benjan said bending down to set his sail boat in the water. Benjan didn’t notice his brother jump off the boulder and run at him.

When Benjan let go of his boat he was knocked in the water by an angry Nonus, “I told you to put your shoes further from the water! You never listen to me!” Nonus yelled while he hit Benjan several times in the face as hard as he could.

Benjan did not have enough time to put his hands up; he could feel blood on his face and a horrible pain between his eyes.

Incus pulled Nonus off of Benjan and pushed him aside. “Benjan, can you see me?” His father asked helping Benjan sit up.

“Yes, but my head hurts and I am bleeding.” Benjan replied stunned his brother could be so mean.

“Nonus, go start getting the horses ready, we will have to take Benjan home. I believe his nose is broken.” Nonus said calmly as he picked Benjan up and turned to follow Nonus back to the wagon. “You will not fight with your brother about sailboats again, do you understand Nonus?”

Nonus turned around and started walking to the wagon. Wondering why he had got so aggravated with Benjan. He was just a little boy. He would not allow Benjan to make him so mad again.

Auriel Grace

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Topography & Inhabitants of Sirius B - A Soul Group's Journey

Topography & Inhabitants of Sirius B

The Topography of Sirius B during the time of this story is much like Earth in the way that it had large and small bodies of water, deserts, forests, and coastal lands. The plants that grew on Sirius B were different. The trees were different in shape, size and color. There was more depth to the colors and leaves were colorful purples, pinks, greens, blues and yellows. The flowers were aromatic, large and small.

We will start in the desert, the Circle Village. The circle Village was built on an oasis. The dome houses were constructed of earth bricks cover with white plaster made with a type of white limestone.

The Oasis provided water for the inhabitants, water their food fields and herd beasts. Outside of the Oasis was arid and dreary landscape. The Circle Villagers only went outside of the Oasis for travel.

On the eastern end of the Oasis lived a small tribe of humans. These humans were practicing magicians and astrologers. They would travel to the Circle village for trade and visiting. The Desert Elves respected these humans and they learned from each other.

The Elves that lived in this village were taller than most elves with a cinnamon colored complexion and large, slanted, dark colored eyes. They dressed in finely woven light fabrics created from a plant called Cosk. They also used hides from migrating animals. Camels and horses were used as well for traveling.

Everyone in the village had a specific job that they did for the village. For example Xtapa was a scribe. She received notes from her elders, the healers and travelers and then she wrote them in journals for the library in the village. She was also a hunter. In doing these to chores for her tribe she received a dome house and food from the tribe. She earned other necessities by teaching other elves how to scribe.

The Elves were gifted with the use of telepathy and most intimate communication was done telepathically. Their gifts include – plant growers, healers and animal speakers. The Plant growers could grow and heal plants. Healers learned to heal a wound physically, emotionally and mentally. Animal speakers could actually communicate with animals. During a hunt an animal speaker could tune in to a herd and was able to decipher which animals were healthy and the best for their tribe.

In most communities there were Master Teachers that taught the elves how to manage their gifts for the most effective results.

As Benjan walked, he enjoyed the forest. Peace reigned in the forest. Trees grew so high he lay down to see how tall they were. Bird's, animals and insects went about their days undisturbed by the Elve’s invasion into their world. Vines with colorful flowers grew all over the tree branches; jewel colored reptiles scurried back and forth silently as birds of many sizes and bright colors called to each other from their nests. Benjan drew what he saw every night to keep an accurate record to show his brother and father when he returned home. 

Excerpt from Soul group’s Journey – On the Road to Ceyenda Forest

Three days travel from The Circle Village takes you to the edge of Ceyenda Forest. This forest is unique because of the great trees that grew here. These trees were ancient and huge. The leaves on these trees were purple, red and green. The leaves grew as tall as Benjan and as wide as three male elves. They were so huge that a whole tribe of forest elves could live in the trees. In this forest an elf could walk along the tree branches to the edges, collecting water from leaves and fruits from the trees.

He didn’t have to wonder very long about what the dens looked like, an elderly female elf lead the group into her den in one of the tree roots. The entrance to the den had been burrowed out of one of the trees roots which led down into the earth. Rugs covered the earthen floor. Dried flowers and herbs hung from baskets tied to the ceiling, which was one of the tree roots. There were openings where the roots separated into other roots. A fire pit was dug out in the middle of the room and a fire was lit. Large, colorful, scented candles were also burning. The den smelled of earth and flowers, which was comforting in a way Benjan could not describe. Excerpt from Soul Group’s Journey – Ezra’s den.

Airel climbed the tree to her little bowl shaped den and yanked back the buffalo skin covering the entrance. Airel lowered herself in and tucked the skin down so no one could look inside. Excerpt from Soul Group’s Journey – Airel’s den

This forest also hosted other inhabitants of Sirius B – the Dryads. The Dryads are a quiet race. Some of the Dryads have never spoken a word or uttered a sound. They communicate telepathically from birth. There are Dryads that never leave their homes in the depths of Ceyenda forest. The Dryads have smaller features that those of the elves. Their ears weren’t as pointed as the elves and their eyes are large and have the look of a cat. The eyes are also the colors of silver, gold and copper with come variations of those colors. They have the gifts of the elves and many can heal, speak with animals and grow plants.

Airel was a Halfling; her mother was a Dryad and her father an elf. The dirt was the way Airel hid her snowy white skin and white hair. She would put dirt on her silvery colored feline shaped eyes to hide them, if she could. Her ears weren’t pointed at the top of the lobes as the full blood elves. Airel’s body was tiny; she stood three and a half feet tall. The average elf stood about four and a half feet tall at full maturity. - Excerpt from Soul group’s Journey

There are those who do wander Sirius B and one of them would be Yarrow, Airel’s mother and Airel herself.

The Sun Village was about two days travel from the Tribal Tree where Airel lived. Xtapa’s Father, Cheqtle, lived in the Sun Village with his mate Xaxis and his sons.

The elves that lived there were not as tall as the desert elves. They were a more hardy looking type of being. The lives in long, log cabins with wide windows and porches that ran around the cabins. They cared for their own gardens and for the villages’ fields and herd beasts.

The village was built in a valley close to the road to Fayum. Very beautiful place forested by smaller trees than then one that Airel lived in. The Fayum River started up in these mountains from a lake not far from the village.

The village was surrounded by mountains inhabited by miner elves. These mountains were cold throughout the season and not many plants grew so way up high. The miners often visited the Sun village to trade their gemstones for food, clothing and other trade goods. Vista’s family lived in one such community. She would often come to the Sun Village for trade or to live in her family’s cabin so she could be around other elves with different interests.

The Tree Elves Village was a good fortnight’s travel by foot and eight to ten days on a horse, depending on the weather.

The Tree Elves lived in the tree tops of very ancient tall trees. These trees were so tall a being had to lie down to maybe see the tops of them. These trees had light green leaves and silvery colored bark. There were hidden entrances to the Tree Elves Village. The reason for this is that there were fearful and destructive human’s who wandered the forest floor below the village.

The Tree Elves Village was connected by bridges suspended by rope to the trees. Very fun to walk on! The tree elves were astrologers, astronomers, rope makers and bird collectors and breeders. These elves collected their water from the leaves and stored it in the trees. Their food came from the trees or was imported from Fayum.

Tree elves were tall and lanky beings. A very studious culture, many young elves went to the Tree Elves to learn mathematics and the study of the sky. Benjan and Nonus boarded with the Tree Elves to learn from this tribe. Benjan became very passionate about the study of the night sky. He continued to study the night sky until he ascended. I believe he is still passionate about the night sky here on Earth now these days.

Fayum Town is another week from the Tree Elve’s Village. It is a major Town. Fayum was built in an oceans bay. There is a ship dock there to receive or board ships. The town is made up of one main street and many smaller streets much like a grid. The street main street is cobbled and many of the well traveled streets. This town has shops, restaurants, businesses, an open market and schools. There is much more to Fayum Town and there will be more about is in the Soul Group’s Journey – the Ascension.

There is a variety of elves that make up Fayum Town. This is where Benjan makes his home. He lives at the tower Rael. Two round towers connected together by a stone breezeway, a very enchanting place. This is where our story begins and ends in a Soul Groups Journey – The Beginning.

Auriel Grace
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A Soul Group's Journey - the Begining!

There are many stories

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Other Times

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A Soul Group’s Journey - The Beginning!

Thank you for the memories!

Benjan – Bill Brown

Airel – Auriel Grace

Vicki Harding – Blessed Star

Xtapa – Christa Maria Laos

Raven –P.Alexander

Rush – Risko 

Willow - Shar Marvin 

Aura – Terry Lavender Girl

Kami – Xander

Feather – Mara BrightStar

Cat – Lisa B

A Soul Group’s Journey - the Beginning is the first book of a Trilogy. This is the story of how this particular group came together and all the wondrous happenings in their lives. This lifetime takes place on Sirius B a long time ago. It was all of their last lifetime on Sirius B. The list you see above are the Soul’s I knew then and the ones I know now. I am still looking for the rest of the Soul Group, I know you are out there! Perhaps reading the story will help you remember…

Here is a little more information about the Soul’s in this story

Benjan – He seeks his soul’s desire, will he find it?

Airel – Will she overcome her fear of intimacy and grow ?

Xtapa – Is she willing to put aside her luxuries?

Blessed Star – The best guide in the Galaxy!

Raven – How wondrous is he?

Check into this blog for stories of each character!

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