| sculpted | carved by an artist |
| mantle | cape like covering |
| era | long period of time |
| reside | to live |
| rodents | animals such as mice |
| sparkling | gleaming or shining |
| jewel | valuable stone or gem |
| countryside | rural area |
| record | permanent evidence |
| aware | having knowledge |
| recall | to remember |
| drift | move along on a current o |