Seafoam Green is an artist, well-respected in the community and held in high regard among his peers. Unfortunately for the hippogriff, his talent catches the eye of Queen Calyso, who decides that he will create her official portrait. Little does he know that this is the beginning of a path which will change the course of fate on Mount Aris.

Written for the Ponyfest 2020 Iron Author competition with a time limit of two hours and three mystery prompts to work with. Their ranking system was a bit... convoluted, but it arguably took seventh place. The story has been slightly expanded and cleaned up for posting.