Not sure where this is leading so I’m going to comment on something different. Do ever learn how many years have passed since the main events of the story? When we originally met Elouan, he was a very young man. Looking at him here, he’s definitely middle-aged, grey by his temples and his eyes look tired and much older. Nevhna doesn’t looked a lot different – maybe a bit more matronly. I’m pretty sure that Prince made it back home and us now ruling. All kind of poignant
Second comment: I think Nevhna gave Elouan the collection of the stories she wrote and has added to in the subsequent years. All with the intent of having them published in one book and then distributed around the Prince’s (now king?) so that all the citizens can learn about their country’s TRUE past history and learn about the Forest and their citizens/denizens. That there’s nothing to fear from them, just that everyone’s different, and they can both live in peace together but separately. It would be a fitting way for our story to conclude. Whether the writer and illustrate agree with this, we know that whatever they decide, it will fit.
I am curious if some loose ends will remain. I’d sure like to know about that purple menace the Badger Folk have to regularly fight to keep under control.
That is the face of someone who is about to cause trouble. Again. And get away with it. Again.
Not sure where this is leading so I’m going to comment on something different. Do ever learn how many years have passed since the main events of the story? When we originally met Elouan, he was a very young man. Looking at him here, he’s definitely middle-aged, grey by his temples and his eyes look tired and much older. Nevhna doesn’t looked a lot different – maybe a bit more matronly. I’m pretty sure that Prince made it back home and us now ruling. All kind of poignant
Second comment: I think Nevhna gave Elouan the collection of the stories she wrote and has added to in the subsequent years. All with the intent of having them published in one book and then distributed around the Prince’s (now king?) so that all the citizens can learn about their country’s TRUE past history and learn about the Forest and their citizens/denizens. That there’s nothing to fear from them, just that everyone’s different, and they can both live in peace together but separately. It would be a fitting way for our story to conclude. Whether the writer and illustrate agree with this, we know that whatever they decide, it will fit.
I am curious if some loose ends will remain. I’d sure like to know about that purple menace the Badger Folk have to regularly fight to keep under control.