Dreary days and ancient roads
Thamkis had strapped down her cauldron in the back and had Penny sit with her in the front as they rode, the wagon bumping along as it went
"If I had the right ingredients, we'd be able to use this time better! That cauldron back there is a magical thing in itself, though it doesn't look it."
Her haversack tipped over, and a creature like a duck came waddling out, clearly perturbed at its confinement. Thamkis looked back at the creature and tutted as it quacked at her, annoyed.
"Well, we couldn't have had you wandering around making a fuss, not after the last town!"
The duck approached Penny, appearing to be made of biscuits and molasses, its feet sticking to the wood of the wagon ever so slightly with each step. It quacked inquisitively at the gnome before trying to get into a belt pouch or haversack looking for food, before Thamkis swatted the creature upside the head lightly
"The cauldron, as I was saying, is properly seasoned for the preparation of more than simply stews and soups. It can brew potions and oils, and with a little ingenuity, I can create even more amazing substances, candies and cakes which have magical effects. I can even-"
She jabbed a thumb at the duck
"-create creatures like Graham here."