Anneli and Lulloth - The Serpent and The Crow

Anneli lived much of His life among the branches of Anakh; feeding from the worms and berries His mother would bring. He would sing songs to Anakh while His mother was gathering.

One day, His mother did not return, and His song was halted.

For four days and four nights Anneli waited for His mother to return, but this wait was in vain. In a desperate attempt to find His mother, Anneli fell from the tree trying to take flight - snapping His wing upon landing.

A serpent nearby slid forwards, and wrapped Her coils around the frail bird.

"Why do you cry, little crow?" the Serpent asked, with a curious expression.

"I cry for I am along, and cold, and unloved" the Crow spluttered.

Seeing how desperate and pathetic this injured crow was stirred something in the serpent.

"Then be embraced into my care; be warm, and nurtured"

There is much more to this tale, of course... but that is for another time, traveller.