Laurie ducked and the bat flew out through the castle gate and off into the woods. Deciding it was time to leave, they headed for the gate. As they exited, the bat swooped by them, passing so close that it ruffled Laurie's hair. It is a steel oval the size of a nickel with a decorative handle on the back, and is protected by a tooled leather case. Exposed rocks in the dry bed of the Zorn River can be seen at the lower right.
Storm clouds hang menacingly above the towers.
The artisan has captured that moment in time when Melusina's drought is at its worst and her storm is about to explode in all its fury. The stag looks toward the sun as a symbol of the Creator, praying to his Maker to save him from the evils of this world. All rights reserved.