Fuel for Pyres

A chill wind blew down from the north making the spring air far colder than usual. A storm had swept through days before, dumping rain and bringing intense winds. The winds blew down branches and trees in the Orchard and caused the river to flood. He'd gathered what he could from the Orchard and soon moved toward the river in search of drift wood along the beaches. Dagrún followed along with her mountain lion while their birds scouted in the sky above. He only needed a few more pieces to complete his raft as well as to have enough to burn for a bonfire. In addition he'd put together a good cache of liquor for the occasion.