The nightmare too familiar, replays 'till nothing's left.

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Did this blog get taken out to a nice farm in Wyoming or is it just dormant?

sometimes people have other blogs they are running and can't keep every blog active at once. and also its currently artfight season.

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Skoll: "You see, the Sun and Moon's Right Hands are chosen from a group of Eevee on Akala Island. This group already lives longer than average, but the ones chosen get their lives extended during a ceremony where they- the chosen Eevee- evolve into their chosen form."

Skoll: "In theory, that should mean that each Sun and Moon have two Right-Hands in their lifetime, but it rarely works out so cleanly. Lio was already about 200 when I inherited the title of his Right Hand, for example, and the Sun prior to him lived to be 1026."

Skoll glances back at Hati, who is scanning the tree line rather than participate in the conversation. They contuine speaking, in a more hushed voice so Hati does not hear.

Skoll: "Hati's only just about 50 now, and he outlived the prior Moon... considerably. He was around for her beginning and end, as was I. I was around for the Moon before her as well, and... Well, the past two Moon Spirits have left us suddenly and earlier than anticipated."

Skoll's usual wide eyes soften as they think about their companion.

Skoll: "With that pattern, I understand Hati's anxieties. My typing permits a level of awareness higher than his, however, and my sense is telling me all will be fine. Still... Do be gentle with him, alright?"

[ Skoll and Hati's pages have been updated with the new info. ]

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Hati: "Alola can't afford for anything to happen to her."

Skoll: "I know. She cannot leave the island on her own, though, and even if she cannot defend herself, she is more than capable of escaping capture. She's likely just playing, and we'll find her soon."

Hati: "...I know. I just can't relax until I see her."

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Skoll: "Though, given the age of Anu and the condition of Lio-"

Hati: "Ahem."

Skoll: "... Our Great Sun, we have been much more akin to caretakers in recent years."

[ @asksolgaleo ] [ Ask Hints have been updated ]

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Skoll: "Anu is the only Cosmog in Alola, so deeper identifiers are unnecessary. If you see a Cosmog, it will be her."

Hati: "I don't understand how you're being so friendly to these people, entrusting The Young Moon's safety to strangers. I bet you wouldn't be so easy going if it was your charge-"

Skoll: "I assure you I would, and I have been. You and I both know neither you or I alone could take care of him in his current state."

Hati: "Those are the people of Alola, that's different. I know them, trust them."

Skoll: "Well, lighten up and give these folk a chance to earn your trust too, then."

[ @ask-the-shiny-pokemons ]

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((as a silly little munday bonus, here was the first drawing / first pass I did for Hati and Skoll's designs. ))

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Skoll: "A Cosmog is a small Pokemon that looks somewhat like a cluster of clouds. She's a red-pink color, should stand out against other 'cloud-like' Pokemon."

Hati: "WHY are you enlisting a TOTAL STRANGER to help?!"

Skoll sighs.

Skoll: "When you are as old as I am, you learn to read people well, Hati. I sense no ill will from out visitor here. You might find it hard to believe, but most people do have good intentions."

Hati mumbles an incomprehensible response- though Skoll seems to understand it well enough, shooting a glare at Hati that makes him promptly avert his gaze.

[ @inaris-pokemon-world ]

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???: "Stop yelling, Hati. Anu has likely just gone to play with the other young Pokemon on the island. She does so often."

Hati: "YOU DO NOT DESERVE THE HONOR TO CALL HER BY NAME, SKOLL. THE FACT SHE'S OUT OF MY SIGHT AT ALL IS MORE THAN ENOUGH CAUSE TO TEAR THIS ISLAND APART LOOKING FOR HER!"

Skoll: "There are far more on this island that would act to protect the young Moon than harm her. I am simply saying you do not need to be so accusatory to every person you encounter."

The Umbreon growls at his companion and begins to pace anxiously. He doesn't seem much for conversation.

[ @iamyourdoubt ] [ Hati and Skoll's references are unlocked ]

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You wake with a start, barely realizing you had even fallen asleep to begin with. The nightmare you had is scattered and fuzzy, and you're left feeling that the nightmare wasn't entirely your own.

More importantly, it seems you've woken in a different place than you fell asleep- you can see two Pokemon having an- apparently heated- discussion a little ways down the shore from you.

Maybe they could tell you a little about where you are?

[ Ask Hints Updated , The mysterious Umbreon and Espeon are avaliable for asks ]

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The hours on the island tick by, boredom and exhaustion taking hold as the sun begins to dip below the horizon. Vanta has yet to reappear, presumably still resting. As you feel sleep threatening to claim you, you're faced with a question:

Do you let yourself fall asleep?

One nightmare can't be that big a deal! [Fall Asleep]

Best to not find out [Stay Awake]

Voting ended onJul 23, 2023

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Vanta fades into the shadows, off to sleep somewhere more private, leaving his visitors to themselves.

[ @symphonies-of-silver ]

[ Vanta is momentarily unavailable for asks ]

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Vanta: "Not much of a history to the island, as far as I know. Chesto berries grow extremely well here- they're just about the only thing that grow here actually- but that's really the most interesting thing about it. Humans are aware of it, but didn't find it suitable to settle. Suits me well enough, though."

[ @askdeoxys ]

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One can only assume you are a regular Darkrai, yes? But are there others kinds that you have met? Albino, Shiny, Melanistic? There are even rumors of hybrids as well. What can you tell us about your species?

Vanta: "People say that the original Darkrai, Echi, creates Darkrai out of fear, and that the source of that fear can effect our typing. I'm sure you can guess what my typing would be reflective of. As for shininess and other such mutations, this can occur in ever species, as far as I know."

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Vanta: “I’ve been to most regions, I definitely rested in a couple different regions after leaving Alola, before I settled on this island. It was never a good idea to stay in one place long. The lack of restful sleep would make the Pokemon- and people- in the area more aggressive.” 

[ @c-a-l-y-p-s-o @ask-the-shiny-pokemons ]

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💪 Mew?

💪 - what impact do they have on the world around them? What is their current role in the world?

Mother of All Things, Mew is said to have been formed from what remained of the egg Arceus hatched from. They raised the infant god to adulthood, creating the 'standard' mew to populate the universe once Arceus created it. This Mew is believed to have gone to sleep a long time ago, having no reason to be awake for the time being so choosing to rest for when it is needed again. Its children wander the universe, free spirits with only the task to Live and Thrive.

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🎉 (party popper) - what ceremonies or traditions are held for them? For Darkrai or Cresselia as a whole :0

🎉- what ceremonies or traditions are held for them?

Some say leaving berries out for Cresselia on waxing crescents will keep you safe from Darkrai giving you nightmares on the following night of the new moon- if you do indeed have no nightmares, you're supposed to leave more berries out on the following waning crescent to thank Cresselia.

On the first day of a new year, some places in Sinnoh and Unova host parties which end with the creation of origami Cresselia, a celebration for Cresselia to wish for restful sleep and good dreams for the rest of the year. These origami Cresselia are meant to be left on your window sill for the rest of the year to successfully bring good dreams.

Halloween is a combination of several traditions that sort of just melted together, but part of that is a celebration for Darkrai. While not done by everyone, people say to leave some of the candy you collect trick or treating out on your porch. The original Darkrai supposedly has a sweet tooth, and if you leave some of your candy out for them, they and their 'children' will spare you from nightmares until the next halloween. This is something of a children's tradition, like writing letters to Santa, but some adults will leave some of the candy they handed out to trick or treaters out, just in case.

While generally considered bad to see a Darkrai in any context, seeing one on Halloween specifically is supposedly good luck.