Surrounded by skittering chipmunks and chirping crickets, the drinking lake teems with life. Flora and fauna both thrive near the pristine waters. Tall thick plant life surrounds the lake, with strong roots and stems protruding from the nutrient rich soil. The lake water shimmers in the sun, so clear and clean that one can see the rock lake floor many feet below.
drinking water lake, Lake
villager
townperson
I am a member of the village. I love to see my fellow townspeople. All of my family lives in the same village as I.
Tell, me why do you find village life so depressing? It seems there is so much more out there. Perhaps the forest contains magic. Magic would be something new that could free us from this life. I want a nice cottage and a good reputation. I hate the way others look down on this part of the village. Do you not have any family here?  I can't imagine a life not surrounded by my family. There's nothing for me here. There's simply the promise of adventure in the forest... What will you do for shelter and food if you pursue a life of danger and adventure in the forest? I will find a way. Look at this luscious plant life and the glistening water. What I need to survive is all around me. There must be other lakes like this within the forest that will grow vegetation and attract animals I could eat. I admire your bravery, but I myself am content with my life here surrounded by my community. Do you not resent the way others look at us? I have never let it bother me.  I have the respect of the people important to me. This life will never be enough for me. I know there's beauty here. Look at the clarity of the water and the bright sun. My heart just wants more. I don't care that the forest is forbidden; it's where my destiny lies. I know it.