The Ascent

lerrip's Band was determined to open Teerlaghie so that all Weepeeps could enjoy its forests, meadows, and views. They organized a group of Weepeeps to go up to Teerlaghie and claim their birthright. As they started up the mountain, the heard terrifying howls from Sloggrr and his henchmen, which became louder and louder as they approached the portals of Teerlaghie.

Sloggrr and his henchmen threw up great walls and obstacles before the oncoming Weepeeps, and hurled blistering invective at them from the commanding heights. The henchmen's evil wizards, Peridhlais and Tibhnik, conjured up horrifying monsters and cast spells intended to frighten, confuse, and divide the oncoming Weepeeps. Yet still Clerrip's brave band pressed on up the mountain.

===> The remainder of this fable is not yet written. Each of us, dear readers, will need to write our own ending. What follows is my offering. - D.R.

Background tune: Donald MacGillavry, Scottish traditional song