Snow Globe Sorceress: Sword & Sorcery

The snow globe stayed dull and unreflective even as snow tumbled around her. Nayla stared in horror at it. All these years, the snow globe had been in her care, under her guidance. It was her role to see that the fall of snow was right for the year and the needs of the farmers. It was her care. And now, though she stood on the tallest mountain, in her full regalia, surrounded by clouds bearing a heavy load of snow that trickled slowly out, the globe sat lifeless in her hand. She felt a tear sting the corner of her eye. She would have to report her shame and make pilgrimage to the center. Perhaps the globe could be repaired. Perhaps it was not her fault. Perhaps it was not even truly broken. Even as she--

Inspiration: The very sword & sorcery cover of this month's SFBC.com newsletter.
Story Potential: Low.
Notes: So silly.