Topic: A New Misfit!

Piper

Date: 2008-11-11 12:13 EST
Where did this tradition of giving silver to babies come from anyway' Can an infant truly appreciate such a fine gift and isn't a silver teether a bit tough to chew on"

Giving a silver gift now is generally considered to be a keepsake for parents and not a functional gift for a baby. That wasn't always so. Babies have played with rattles for a long time. The first known rattles were made from clay, which was easily broken.

So the potter was decisive about not giving a clay gift to the new parents. In fact, her gift was for the mother"Inspired by Eless and her inspiration for a perfumery.

Piper put together a basket of oils, soaps, creams and honeysuckle candles especially designed for a new mother so when she DID find the time, she could relax.

Maranya Valkonan

Date: 2008-11-11 16:11 EST
News of a new Misfit baby had reached the Good Doctor, a new inductee to the Misfit clan herself, during a recent visit to the Red Dragon. The parents, Storm and Ewan, looked happy and proud, as so many new parents did, Maranya recalled with the fond memories of having delivered many babies into the world, especially within the past few weeks at Riverview Clinic.

Maranya mulled over various gift options while she looked over the latest stack of hardcopy printouts relating to purchase orders and inventory tracking. A few items stuck out in her memory, things that she remembered parents with newborns mentioning time and time again. She left the paperwork alone, turned to her desktop monitor, and tapped out some search queries on the keyboard to refine those nebulous ideas into more concrete forms.

A triumphant smile bloomed on Doctor Valkonan's lips. Perfect, she thought while she tapped the keys that set in motion the order for her gift selections, and their rush delivery. Meals for the family for two weeks, a stuffed realistic looking rabbit for the older child, and another stuffed rabbit, more suitable for gumming on, for the youngest Misfit.

Humming a lullaby, Maranya turned back to her paperwork.

DevilishOne

Date: 2008-11-11 23:11 EST
News of a new baby in Rhydin had hit Sheas ears, by the wind. Knowing that it was Storms dear baby made the fellow wind elemental smile. There was nothing better than a child. Shea had not seen Sotrm for a logn time, and so much had chnage din that time.

But the news was greated with a wide smile. And Shea set out to find the perfect gift for the newest addition. She set out in tot he streets of GreenStone, then knew exactly what she would seek out not justa gift for the new addition but also a gift for the new parents.

She set out finding the best of the best for Strom, soemthing the Wind Elemental would love. Then for Ewan, though Shea had only met him once, she was wise enough to find somehting he wold like then for the little one. She knew not if it was a boy or a girl so she had to be creative.

At last she found two outfits one if the baby was a girl and one if it was a boy. Then she found the most perfect charm,that she would have the mages belss, that would do well no matter the sex of the child. Then she would take them all to Rhydin herself. Shea wanted to see Storm, and greet the new little one.

Elessaria

Date: 2008-11-12 20:31 EST
Elessaria was thrilled at the job the doll-maker had done on the special order she had requested. In her hands, she held an incredibly soft, techni-colored Platypus plush doll for Kellen! About ten inches in length, it was a patchwork of bright, attention getting colors to entertain the baby. The MMMM Captain signed the tag from all the Clan and then wrapped her personal gift in sapphire silk and tied with a gold ribbon.

In that bundle was a baby rattle that she had crafted herself out of elven laen. It only looked fragile with its diamond like facets catching the light; however, similar to diamonds, it was nearly indestructible. Within, one could see swirls of blue running through out it and when shaken, it chimed beautifully instead of the typical harsh rattle sound.

Eless then headed back to the Market in search of something for Aiden as well; the older brother needed something special as well.

Connar Valdor

Date: 2008-11-13 15:24 EST
The Misfit Ranks were swelling of late...not that he'd say that aloud...too many sensitive female Misfits might take the comment the wrong way.

A new baby for Storm and Ewan...and the clan...the new arrival giving all the opportunity to reflect on one of life's great miracles.

Connar's taste in gifts ran more toward the practical, but for Storm and the baby, he would splurge. Something from a time and place when everything was handmade...because it was the only choice.

Bundled with a silk ribbon and bow was a large quilted comforter, the gold and pale blue intricate celtic pattern woven artistically into the soft fabric. Meticulously layered with white goose down, the roomy comforter could wrap the entire family in warmth - like an angel's hug - and have room to spare.

Atop the bundle were fresh cut flowers for Storm and a simple note wishing her and the entire family his love and thoughts for their happiness.

Peredhil

Date: 2008-11-18 23:06 EST
Peredhil wiped dirt and sweat from his brow, flashing a weary look at the approaching messenger. As he heard the message, however, a smile slowly creased his face.

He sent the messenger on his way, with orders to deliver a bottle of the finest Elessari Cabernet to Storm and Ewan. The messenger had not mentioned their baby's sex, but he had just the gift in mind for a boy or girl: a miniature soccer ball, tiny cleats, and a pint-size jersey from Peredhil's childhood team of Landar. As the messenger left, it occurred to Peredhil that soccer might be a completely unknown sport to Storm and Ewan, and thus to their baby. If it was, then he'd make a point of teaching the new baby when he was back in Rhydin. If not, then he figured it was never too early to get a head start on the competition.