In February 2022, subscribers encountered the Frozen Lake.
A tremendous frost was foretold; and this year, it came to be. It began with icy lacework creeping over the damp reeds. Then, for the first time in memory, the lively, lapping Lake hunches – and slows – and stops. Its waving fronds of lakemoss are arrested mid-gesture. Young Foxes skid out onto its frozen surface, chasing each other around boats moored by the ice.
The Frozen Lake Box includes an abundance of beautiful objects; a note from the Elder Turtle; plus a mysterious document and a lore card.
Some items are available for individual purchase.
- Mysterious Document
- An instructional document is augmented with marginalia which will help you interpret clues. It is available only in the Frozen Lake Box.
- Lore Card
- The Frozen Lake is introduced in a full-color collectible 4x6 inch lore card.
- Mulling Kit
- The Tremendous Frost has rendered soft things hard, and hard things brittle. The Frozen Lake is glassy. Celebrants on its surface clap their hands and stamp their feet to avoid slowing into statue-like forms. As they sing, the words form wispy shapes that are caught up in the wind. Hearty pours of hot wine help to keep their blood liquid and their breath moving. Join their celebration with some mulled wine or cider.
- Amber from the Ancient Forest
- In early times, the Lake was a tremendous Forest. Now, when the Lake’s floor is stirred by a roaring storm, fossilized resin from those ancient trees floats to the surface. This is your gift from one of those trees. It has been awaiting your arrival for millions of years. It may show you a glimpse of an underwater glade; a bank of reeds; or sun-dappled waves. Observe it to receive your message from that early tree.
- Freshwater Moss
- In some spots, the Lake resembles a glass paperweight. Its underwater flora is temporarily still. The Elder Turtle gives you a small sample of the Lake's moss and supplies for its habitat so that you can examine it more closely. Rinse the stones before adding them to the vial and provide the moss with distilled or spring water.
- Reed Pen & Ink
- Reeds grow thickly on the edge of the Lake. Locals purpose them for textiles, baskets, flutes, and even pens. Dip your pen's tip into liquid ink so it can seep into the reed's channels and then flow out as you write. Experiment to find the best angle for smooth writing. The pen's tip can be trimmed or sanded when it becomes dull.
- Turtle Spell
- The Lake is home to long-lived Turtles who are recognized for their healing knowledge. Quicken your turtle pin by dipping it in fresh water. It will attract energies associated with good health and peaceful thoughts. Pin it to a seam in your clothing or inside your bag; or use it as a stitch marker to quicken your textile work.
One-time box purchases include shipping costs. They usually ship within 3 business days of purchase.
"If you have any issues with your purchase, please reach out to me at shannon@birdmoss.com, and I'll personally do everything I can to make it right."
- Shannon, Birdmoss Curator and Liaison