Pip
- For the youngest child of Mabel on Bloomburrow, see Rosalyn, Foggy and Pip. For other uses, see Pip (disambiguation).
| Pip | |
|---|---|
 An enlarged domestic cat | |
| Information | |
| Species | Cat |
| Birth, Life & Death | |
| Birthplace | Shandalar |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
| Sources | |
| [1] | |
Pip is the orange-furred house cat of the wizard Relno, residing on the plane of Shandalar.
History
During an unexpected raid on Relno's tower by a group of merfolk, Pip was present when the wizard's valuable possessions were taken. Relno's assistant, the homunculus named Zurbit, was overcome with panic upon discovering the loss. However, spotting Pip sparked an idea within him.
Gathering several items—a flask, a piece of parchment, pen and ink, and a slender vial filled with a sparkling green liquid from a small wooden box—Zurbit packed them carefully. Slinging the pack over his shoulder, he then scooped up Pip and hurried down the long stone stairwell to the docks below the tower.
Setting out on a small rowboat with another, smaller boat in tow, Zurbit and Pip ventured onto the water. As Pip peered over the edge, his paw hovered eagerly, ready to swipe at the glittering fish swimming just beneath the surface.
Upon reaching the reef, Zurbit dropped the anchor, watching it catch firmly among the coral formations. He quickly took out the pen, ink, and parchment to write a message demanding the return of the stolen items, warning the merfolk of dire consequences should they refuse.
Sealing the note inside the flask, Zurbit secured the stopper tightly, tied a length of fishing line around it, attached a weight, and then cast it overboard. A nearby merfolk surfaced, shot Zurbit a cold, contemptuous glare, and disappeared beneath the waves with a disdainful hiss. Undeterred, Zurbit pressed forward with his plan.
He pulled the tethered smaller boat alongside the main vessel, removed the stopper from the vial of sparkling green liquid, and gently applied a few drops to Pip's nose. The cat promptly licked the liquid, and Zurbit continued to administer more drops onto Pip's tongue.
Once Pip began to grow, Zurbit carefully placed him in the smaller boat, untied the rope connecting the two vessels, and pushed the smaller boat toward the reef. As Zurbit rowed with great effort, Pip's size expanded dramatically, eventually reaching that of a small whale, casting a looming shadow over the shimmering fins of the merfolk below.
In time, when Relno returned to his tower, all the stolen books and scrolls had been recovered from the depths. Pip was found nonchalantly grooming his fur, as if nothing extraordinary had happened.[1]
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurbit's Day | Adam Lee | 2013-07-31 | Magic 2014 | Shandalar | Relno, Emina, Zurbit, Pip |
In-game references
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References
- ↑ a b Adam Lee (July 31, 2013). "Zurbit's Day". magicthegathering.com.