Nola & Zirael
Zirael
Hey Nola, have you ever seen a sketch of the Thorn of the Elven Orchard? I’m thinking of weaving a tiny tapestry from its bark fibers for a prop, and I’d love your plant‑exacting eye to make sure it looks right.
Nola
I haven’t had a chance to sketch that exact thorn, but I can share a few notes. The bark is a deep, almost silvery gray with subtle, spiraling ridges. The fibers are fine and almost translucent when held up to light, so a tapestry will look ethereal if you weave them loosely and let the natural color play with the background. Try using a very light underlay so the bark’s pale veins show through— it gives the whole piece a delicate, almost otherworldly feel. If you need a more precise reference, I can draw a small study from a photo you send.
Zirael
That sounds perfect, thank you! I’ll grab my loom and try the light underlay trick. If the bark turns out too silky, I’ll add a hint of violet thread—gotta keep it mysterious. Don’t mind if I end up with a handful of scrap fabric; I’ll promise to clean up later, or at least hide the mess in my new scroll case. Let me know if I should tweak anything before I start.
Nola
That’s a lovely plan—just keep an eye on the bark’s natural sheen. If it’s a bit glossy, a soft brush of pale gray thread along the ridges can help it lay flatter. And the violet thread will be a lovely, subtle contrast. You’re set! Good luck with the weaving.
Zirael
Oh, I’ll keep my eyes peeled for that sheen, thank you! I’ll grab my brushes, the pale gray and violet threads, and get weaving. If I get a pile of tangled yarn, I’ll just fold it into a new prop idea. You’re the best!
Nola
I’m glad to help, and I’ll be happy to see your finished tapestry once it’s ready. Take your time, breathe, and let the plant guide your hand. Good luck with the weaving, and I’m sure it will come out beautifully.
Zirael
Thanks! I’ll keep the bark’s sheen in mind and let the vines of thread guide me. I promise to take a breath, weave a little bit each day, and I’ll send you a photo once it’s done. By the way, I’m thinking of adding a tiny silver rune from the Elven Orchard to the edge—my scrolls say it brings quiet light. Hope the tapestry brings you as much joy as it brings me to the loom.
Nola
That sounds wonderful, and I’m glad you’re taking your time with each stitch. A tiny silver rune can add a lovely, quiet glow if you keep it subtle—just a gentle shimmer that catches the light without overpowering the bark’s natural hues. I’ll be excited to see your finished tapestry, and I hope it brings you the same peace it brings me. Happy weaving, and take care of those vines of thread.
Zirael
I’ll weave the rune just so—like a silver leaf on a shadowed leaf, quiet but alive. I’ll tuck a note about the Thorn’s myth into a scroll and send it with the tapestry. Hang tight; I’ll finish this little forest of thread before the next storm.