The Problem with Ploggles

As with all things, a pot could only be crafted when the basic elements worked together in harmony, a union of earth, water, wood, and fire coming together to create a vessel. That is why the potters of the Great Kiln prayed to the Heavens every year, recognizing that everything they crafted could only be created when the basic elements united themselves in proper balance.

Chunsam woke early. The day was still dark, as the sun had not yet risen to share its light and bake the earth. Like the rest of the potters of the Great Kiln, he was busy making preparations for the annual Kiln Festival.

There was still much to do, and little time to do it.