traversing

passing along or through; crossing

ravager

something that damages or destroys

chivalric

courteous, knightly behavior

solicitously

anxiously or concernedly; in a kindly way

congenial

friendly

smiting

attacking or striking with disastrous intent

mite

a small creature

gnarled

bent, twisted with knot-like shapes

serrated

notched on the edge like a saw

eaves

the overhanging lover edge of a roof

morbid

gloomy; unhealthy mental attitude