Your Fantasy Sleep Saga (Season 2 Episode 5)

A warm welcome to Season 2 of your fantasy sleep saga, where you are the main character! This is Season 2 Episode 5: 'The Halloween Festival'

After arriving in the markets and spending some time among your fellow halflings, you meet a new companion. Finally, you are treated to a magical display from your wizard.

Tune in to episode 6, coming soon, where the adventure continues!

All of these stories will be accompanied by soft, meditative music, helping you to sink into an effortless sleep.

Music by Liborio Conti

Transcript

A warm welcome to season two of this fantasy sleep saga,

Where you are the main character.

Throughout this bedtime story series,

You will spend autumn and winter in the rolling hills of your homeland,

Celebrating all of the festivities.

You will also delve into the deep dwarven kingdoms,

Embark on another adventure with the wizard and the ranger,

And visit an enchanted little village that is hidden away from the rest of the world.

Here,

There is magic,

Wonder,

And mystery waiting around every corner.

But first,

Let us take a moment to relax.

We will do a short,

Guided breathing pattern called 3-4-5.

This will allow you to slow down and relax,

Preparing your body and your mind for a wonderful,

Peaceful rest.

When you are ready,

Breathe in through the nose for three,

Hold for four,

And breathe out for five.

Let all of it go now,

Again that's in for three,

Hold for four,

And release,

Blowing away the thoughts of yesterday,

Today,

And tomorrow,

Again in for three,

And let it go.

Continue to breathe in this way in your own time,

And with each breath out,

Allow your body to sink just that bit deeper,

And gradually allow the breath to fall back into a natural rhythm.

Enjoy this new peace flowing through your body.

And now,

Let us continue our fantasy sleep saga,

And enjoy Season 2,

Episode 5,

The Halloween Festival.

As you arrive into the party field,

There are bustling crowds of halflings talking and laughing together,

And sharing stories as they walk between the sea of orange pumpkins,

Examining all of this year's entries.

The party tree stands tall and majestic as the constant guardian of this enchanted land.

It is peppered with lights of gold and blue,

And these coupled with the rich emerald leaves creates a beautiful blend of color that ripples in its own hypnotic rhythm.

Over to your left is a single wooden stall topped with a white canopy and the scent of fresh pumpkin soup drifts over to you.

Your tummy rumbles,

And with nothing but supper on your mind now,

You wander over to the stall,

Followed by your companions.

As you approach the stall,

You are met by an elderly halfling giving you a warm smile.

"'Pumpkin soup,

Is it?

" she says with a gentle voice.

You nod happily and watch wide-eyed as she lifts the lid on an enormous cauldron bubbling away with an enchanted orange liquid and glowing with a soft starlight,

Giving off the most delicious smell.

The gentle halfling fills a big wooden bowl and a rich steam rises from the rim.

But before you can pay,

A small bag of coins lands on the wooden counter next to you.

And as you turn to look,

You are met by a face that you have never seen before.

In front of you stands a rugged dwarf.

He has thick black stubble and long flowing hair with two or three braids coming down to his shoulder.

He wears a dark blue cloak and carries a small mug of ale.

Before saying a word,

He pays the kind old halfling for your supper and gestures for you to join him at the nearby table.

You take a hesitant look at your wizard,

Who offers you a smile,

Reassuring you that this is the special guest he mentioned and that you would do well to join him.

For if things go smoothly,

Then another adventure awaits you.

You follow behind this new mysterious figure and come to the large wooden table.

You sit in silence and begin to enjoy your delicious pumpkin soup.

After a brief moment,

The dwarf holds out a hand and,

With a thin,

Proud smile,

Introduces himself as king beneath the mountain.

Not meaning to be rude,

You kindly ask which mountain he would be king of.

The dwarf gives a steely glance to the wizard before letting out a low chuckle and taking a sip of his ale.

The Lonely Mountain,

He says,

Although you are not to let that name put you off.

Underneath this single solitary peak are the great halls of his kin,

And there you will find the grandest feasts.

Never mind the dainty elven banquets,

He tells you,

For it is only the kingdom of the dwarves who know how to feast.

And perhaps the folk of the Shire,

He adds with a stammer after a hard nudge from your wizard.

This dwarf at times has a face of steel and is certainly proud,

Almost intimidating.

However,

Underneath this hard exterior you sense an undeniable warmth and a truly good heart.

The Dwarven King explains that the reason he is here is to extend an invitation to you.

He would like to host you beneath the mountain in the great halls where you can feast by the fire and listen to tales of adventure and dance with dwarves until daybreak.

The wizard tells you that the sight of the Lonely Mountain is like nothing you have ever seen before or will likely see again,

And that the dwarves are particularly good hosts.

If not a little rowdy at times,

He mumbles under his breath.

You thank the king for his invitation and you would be delighted to accept.

You are met with a rousing pat on the shoulder and a beaming smile that reveals the true gentle nature of this otherwise steely dwarf.

As you continue to enjoy your dinner,

The four of you chat away,

Sharing stories of adventures,

Mischief,

And beautiful banquets.

And your dwarven companion has a kingly glow around them now,

A soft golden radiance.

As the flowing conversation continues,

You allow your mind to wander,

Wondering what these ancient dwarven halls might look like,

And you paint a picture in your mind of the feast of champions that awaits you there.

All of a sudden,

There is a call for attention,

And the party field falls silent as a stout old halfling stands on the middle table addressing the crowd.

They announce that the judging is almost complete,

And the panel have decided on three finalists.

With a gesture,

He draws the crowd's attention to the corner of the field which has been illuminated with hundreds of golden fairy lights.

Three pumpkins are perched on their own pedestal.

With a cry of joy,

You see that your pumpkin is among them.

Samwise brings you into a warm hug,

And the two of you jump up and down together,

Dancing with delight.

The announcer tells you that the winner will be revealed right after the firework display,

And with those words,

You feel your stomach flip with a new excitement.

Your old wizard shuffles into the middle of the field and insists that actually there will be no fireworks after all.

He is met with a unanimous groan from the crowd,

But then,

With a sharp turn of his head,

Your wizard calls out that tonight he has something even better.

Pure magic.

In the next moment,

He plants his staff firmly in the ground,

And it begins to pulse with a beautiful golden orb.

The orb grows bigger and turns from gold to silver to emerald and sapphire.

Suddenly,

The orb shoots up into the sky and erupts silently,

Sending a golden flash across the sky and illuminating the party field with a heavenly glow.

As the light begins to fade,

You are met by an incredible collection of color rippling through the night in waves of flamboyant stardust.

There are patterns of orange with sapphire,

Gold and emerald,

And scarlet with silver.

And then,

The deep black night becomes a blank canvas for your wizard,

And his magic begins to paint the most breathtaking pictures across the sky.

Swooping out of the night is a fleet of golden brown eagles in the style of an old watercolor painting.

Their wings beat fluidly,

And you can almost hear them calling out across the sky.

They glide effortlessly up into the night and fly together in a tight group.

Suddenly,

The color explodes,

And there is now a herd of white horses galloping down to the party field.

They ride just over your head,

And a wonderful white stardust begins to drift around you as your entire body becomes lighter.

To your left,

A beautiful sea of sapphire is painted through the sky,

And rolling waves bubble in a white foam backed by a glistening red sunset.

Leaping from the sea are silver dolphins creating silhouettes in the sky.

You cannot believe that your wizard is conjuring such beautifully detailed images from his imagination.

Each of these magical,

Moving paintings are met with harmonious oohs and ahhs from the crowd,

But you can only stand in silence and marvel at this incredible display.

Somehow,

After all these years,

This wily old wizard can still surprise you.

The watercolor paintings continue as you watch barn owls gliding over the moon,

And you notice that the party tree to your right has started to glow with fireflies dancing through the branches.

The golden fireflies drift out of the tree and descend into the field,

Floating all around you in tiny specks of gold dust.

Their magic sends a beautiful,

Soft vibration through your body,

All the way from the top of your head down to the tips of your toes.

In the next moment,

The sound of the crowd fades,

And it feels as though you have entered your very own private display,

Where you are greeted with the most beautiful sight of all.

In the sky now is a collection of all of your best memories being painted just for you.

A wonderful tapestry comes to life,

Full of all your favorite places and all the people that are special to you,

Near or far.

The colors swirl together in this mesmerizing display,

And you vow to hold on to all of these memories with a full heart.

You know now that you are being watched over tonight,

Guarded by your loved ones,

As you remember the unforgettable memories that you have made with these special people in your life.

You take this moment to send wishes of love,

Positivity,

And hope to all those that are close to you.

And as these wishes and thoughts come to your mind,

You can see shooting stars begin to sail across the night.

One by one,

Your wishes are being delivered,

And as you watch them go,

You find yourself feeling incredibly grateful for your lovely old wizard.

Without him,

None of this magic would be possible.

He is a true gift to you,

And you are forever blessed to be one of his trusted companions.

This is the most breathtaking and heartfelt display that you have ever witnessed.

You allow yourself to completely let go,

And enjoy every little beautiful detail.

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