20 Things in Zeke's Wagon

Hi everyone, here's the final 20 things in the wagon! Now, both Jesse and Eli were all "these aren't all canonical" but I'm going to go out on a limb and say all of mine are absolutely canonical. If we don't get a scene of the Winter family playing horseshoes and picking flowers, just know that's what they're all doing between scenes. Thank you very much.

1. Smithing supplies. These are not ideal. The forge is too light and small so it might be portable and they’re always worried about running out of coal and metal. He might be most useful as a repairman until he can once again set up a permanent shop.

2. Vera’s letters. Precious and private.

3. Zeke’s sketchbook. In the best of times, much of Zeke’s work was in the making of status symbols. People would buy vanity pieces from him, intricate swords that although deadly were never meant to be used. He doesn’t have the resources to finish any of these projects anymore but he still likes to design them when he has a quiet moment.

4. A chore chart. The girls are rewarded with stickers when they do their chores. Whoever gets the most stickers at the end of the week gets to pick what they have for their family dinner.

5. Nomi’s collection. Gems, herbs, fragments of spells kept hidden from the rest of her family. Zeke is deeply suspicious of magic, but Nomi is fascinated by their potential.

6. Hilda’s notebook. Hilda fancies herself a historian. Or at least a memoirist. She hopes to publish a record of their journey when they reach Astra.

7. A ukulele. Zeke hasn’t picked this up in years, although by all accounts he was quite talented. Nomi packed this in hopes she can learn on the road.

8. An easel and paints. Also really Zeke’s but again, he hasn’t touched it in years, but Hilda has taken up painting in preparation of their journey and her ambitions of documenting this historical moment. Rough landscapes plaster the walls in her living space, but they’re getting better!

9. A pristine set of cookware. Hilda is the best cook, but it’s only fair that everyone takes turns.

10. A promise ring. Nomi’s, from a girl back home. The promise is to find each other when this is all over and pick up where they left off. Another secret from Zeke, but Hilda knows. Nomi doesn’t really think they’ll see each other again, but she likes listening to the romantic scenarios her sister dreams up in which they might reunite.

11. A set of horseshoes. One activity the whole Winter family can do together. Zeke gets surprisingly competitive. Nomi thinks he cheats, but Hilda doesn’t think he’s capable of such a thing.

12. Weights. Do you think Zeke got those arms from Blacksmithing alone?

13. A case of beer. Zeke’s. For special occasions. He WILL notice if Nomi and Hilda sneak some.

14. Books. Nomi’s are fantastical and adventurous epics. Hilda’s are historical works of non-fiction Research for her own magnum opus (although there’s a sweet romance novel somewhere in her stack). Zeke has a dog eared religious text that he revisits as much as he can manage. He finds comfort in the familiarity and the certainty.

15. Bonnie. A ratty old stuffed cow that Hilda should have thrown out years ago, but she still keeps on her pillow.

16. Silver candlesticks. The metalwork is beautiful. Once an anniversary gift, they’re Zeke’s favourite piece. In a pinch, they could sell these, for more than everything else in their caravan but it would be heartbreaking.

17. A small collection of cosmetics. Hilda’s, but Nomi has more talent for doing hair and makeup when she bothers.

18. A vase of fresh cut flowers. Each twin thinks the other is replenishing this, but it’s Zeke who likes the colour and variety the flowers add to the space.

19. A music box. Nomi’s. A gift from her mom. It locks, so she keeps the most incriminating evidence of magic in here.

20. Tobacco. Nomi and Hilda don’t know Zeke has this. He sneaks away to smoke it when he’s particularly stressed. If anyone asks, however, he would say it’s a nasty habit that no one should partake in.

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Zeke, Hilda and Nomi a little better! 

See you next time,

Jorie