The Riddle of --------

The River of Secrets and Revelations

“My beginning is not far,

My end is not high,

Between them, I show where hidden truths lie.”

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A question the river kit asked of all who would cross,

Vowing to aid their journey with his riddle the cost.

But none could solve the clever beast’s riddle,

‘Til Som came near to the river’s wide middle.

“Lo, Great Creator,” the river kit hailed, “allow me to aid you across!”

“But child of water, what of your rhyme? What of revealing your cost?”

The river kit turned wry and said, “No cost for you, my King.”

But Som said, “Nay, it would be unjust not to tell me the thing.”

So the kit said, “My beginning is not far, my end is not high.

Between them, I show where hidden truths lie.”

“This riddle is simple despite its great fame.”

“Oh, yes?” “Yes, child; the answer’s your name.”

The river kit gasped and howled and laughed. “How did you know?”

“How could I not?” said Som the Creator. “Twas I who named you so.”

-      Ragyle Fitz Allerdyne, Songster of Fymtonstahd

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This song, such as it is, leaves out a portion of the legend of the Riddling River Spirit. The rest of the story suggests the entity named Som promoted the creature into the ranks of His first so-called “Heralds.” It is said that the creature was tasked with keeping and revealing secrets.

In that, we are alike.

-      A note from the restricted section of the Great Library, penned by Selos Drah, Archivist Prime

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Thanks for reading! This excerpt from The Herald of Som introduces us to another of the mythical creatures in Som’s employ. But his name is mysteriously missing from this account… hmmm.

Well, if you can solve the riddle, then you might be able to find out more about him! And if not, you can always look forward to the eventual reveal when my book is finally finished.

OR! Check out this spoiler section of additional clues just for my paid supporters! (because I honestly don’t know how else to thank you folks for your generosity)