Toka and Gurgle

Magus Toka lived in the Reach. It was always green in the reach, and so Toka, a green imp wearing his green coveralls always blended in. Toka was prone to playing tricks on passing travelers. Where did he learn this you ask? Well, read on.

Toka was a good friend to a sentient mushroom named Gurgle. They had been friends since they were kids. Toka was one of the first people to befriend Gurgle, who was a bit of a loner. They had both been raised in the Reach, but Gurgle had lived in the woods of the Reach for many years.

Gurgle was a master of deception and misdirection. He learned this skill in the wilds, and he was good at it. Gurgle could change his appearance to match his environment. Toka had to work quite a bit harder but always wanted to keep up with Gurgle.

One afternoon, Toka and Gurgle heard a group of travelers camping in the woods: an Arcanist, a Dream Master, and a Professor. Toka and Gurgle knew that playing tricks on this group would be their biggest challenge yet.

They sat and watched everyone put down their packs and begin to setup camp. They waited patiently. The campers made dinner, and they continued to wait patiently.

Finally, when the Professor stood up and mentioned that he was about to use the bathroom in the woods, Toke and Gurgle knew it was their chance. They strode confidently into camp and began to weave their tale.

The Arcanist was the first to notice them. He called out, “Who are you?”

Toka and Gurgle both laughed. “We are friends of the Professor. We are just passing through.”

The Professor was the first to notice Toka. “Who are you?” he asked.

“I am Toka, the green imp.”

“I am Gurgle, the sentient mushroom."

The Dream Master spun around quickly and looked carefully at Toka and Gurgle. I've never heard the Professor mention any friends ... where did you say you met him?

Toka and Gurgle continued, "He used to teach our math class, back at the Academy".

That's when the Arcanist knew it was a lie; the Professor hated everyone from the Academy. He began to shout, "Profes..." before Gurgle let out a plume of spores, putting the campers immediately to sleep.

Toka and Gurgle raced around the campsite, causing mischief. They hid the Professor's backpack, and made it look like he had just left. They mismatched the Dream Master's socks in his pack. They switched out the Arcanist's tea with coffee.

When the Dream Master woke up, he was confused and angry. He shouted, "I'm going to get you!"

Toka and Gurgle laughed and ran away.

The Dream Master chased them, but they were too fast.

As they made their escape, Toka flashed a smile to Gurgle, "Another fun story for our book."

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