The Spinning Grove Genetics Facility
Where Spirals Become Saddles
“To shape a shell is to shape a future.”
Building upon the gentle brilliance of the Spinning Grove Snail Research Facility, a bold new proposal has emerged from within the golden canopy: the establishment of the Spinning Grove Genetics Facility. This proposed extension seeks to delve even deeper into the mysteries of snail kind—not through invasive force, but through careful weaving and attentive study.
The goal is both charming and ambitious: to breed larger, more vibrant, and temperamentally gentle snails, fit one day to bear riders across the forest’s spiralling paths. The facility, if fully funded and constructed, would blend into the grove’s natural harmony—its walls coaxed from living wood, its chambers tucked within tree hollows and moss-latticed walkways.
Inside, a team of weavers and geneticists would gently guide the process of natural breeding, selecting only those traits most likely to flourish: dazzling shell patterns, calm demeanours, and sturdy spirals well-suited to carrying a dreaming traveller on their back. The aim is not artificiality, but enhancement—gifts already present in these enchanted creatures, nurtured toward their full potential.
Equipped with gentle pens, nutrient-rich leaf gardens, and comfort nooks lined with moss, the facility would also serve as a haven for the grove’s growing snail population. The caretakers hope that the grove’s unique swirling winds and ambient feel will encourage both peaceful living and remarkable evolution.
Cost of Construction: 9 Legends
LOCATION: THE WONDER – Æbelgard, The Golden Boughs (The Spinning Grove)
Unique Build Code: BG.FSM.43B (Upgrade 2)
Contributions so far:
Vidia of Rainbowroot – 5 Sagas
Vidia of Rainbowroot – 10 Myths
Remaining Balance: 8 Legends, 9 Myths, 15 Sagas
