The stories of Samovar
The stories of Samovar 1. Growing up in the Dark The sun rose, not that anyone knew of it, in the realm of the 'Dark Elves'. Day and night were simply conventions there, far below the surface of Newhome, where lived those who had lost access to the bright, upper world. It had been thousands of years since the passages from 'below' to 'above' were closed by the cataclysm. Almost everyone died, in that event, and those who survived were faced with a harsh life. Food was scarce, and water was often unclean. Only the pale microorganisms which gave light were available, for many decades. Eating them was unhealthy, but not fatal. Gradually, those trapped in the darkness were able to locate the magical houses that made food. Not many of the dwellings survived, but those which did were a Godsend. Over time, some of the magical light sources renewed, and the microscopic plants, that made light, flourished. In...