Create Your Own
Ancient Rune Scroll
✨ you will need:
A blank piece of paper (A4 or letter size is fine)
A cup of cold tea or brown watercolour paint
A paintbrush or sponge
A pencil or pen
(Optional) a candle or lighter, with adult help ONLY
(Optional) string, ribbon, or sealing wax
🧙♂️ instructions:
Age the Paper
Crumple the paper into a tight ball. Then carefully uncrumple it — this gives it old creases like a real map. Dab cold tea or watery brown paint over the paper using a sponge or brush. Cover the whole surface. Let it dry completely. (It’s okay if it curls up — that adds to the effect!)
(Optional) Burn the Edges — With Help!
ONLY with an adult’s help: carefully singe the edges using a lighter or candle flame for an ancient, scorched look. Blow out any smouldering edges straight away!
Write Your Message
Add a message to Merlin, a spell, or a riddle. You could even write it in a rune code! Or turn it into a map of a secret place in the Ember Realms (real or imagined).
Roll & Seal the Scroll
Roll your paper into a scroll. Use ribbon or string to tie it closed. Or create your own “wax seal” using red paper, stickers, or coloured glue.
🔍 firekeeper tip:
When you're done, hide your scroll somewhere safe. One day, it might unlock a part of the Ember Vault… Before you roll your scroll, place a red wax seal at the bottom to bind it with flame and purpose. Look closely... some say ancient marks appear to those who truly see.
CLICK ON THE SEAL...