Ongoing Threads:
Yuri... The horse is here
These springs are haunted as FUCK!!!
this pigeon is comically large.
a home no longer near
(th)rowing in grand finals
He chuckled softly at her comment. "I understand. Sometimes, it's easy to lose yourself on long walks like this."
When his mind wandered, he would find himself in its labyrinth for hours on end until distraction pulled him away. Who was he to judge another individual who seemed to have similar habits?
"Myself as well — which, I don't think I've introduced myself." A rush of air through his nose, as an internal chastise for his own forgetfulness. "My name is Bruno, of the Blue Lions there. And while you may consider yourself a lowly worker, every soul I've encountered from the monastery has been nothing but memorable, a pleasure in their own way."
"I implore you to consider yourself the same. We are not to be reduced to mere bodies." Hands moved on their own, emerging from their hiding place within his pockets and instead picking absentmindedly at the grass. Bruno glanced over, and followed her gaze upwards toward the sun — how peaceful, how beautiful the skies were.
"But maybe when you've found your break to be satisfactory," he proposed, "we could start making our way back together." If the walk here winded her like this, then who was to say how she would fare returning home?
Ah, he is dressed with the academy uniform, how did she not notice that? She chuckles to herself and shake her head. "Nice to meet you Bruno, my name is Hapi" she slowly stands, using the tree as not only support, but to be able to pull herself up as well. "That's nice of you to say—" but she has to stop herself, her opinions about the church are hers only— these people, especially those outside of Fodlan shouldn't be burdened with all that.
Her eyes widened for a moment before she quickly changed her expression so as to not give herself away. "I... Yeah. Sure." It shouldn't be too bad, right? Just follow along and maybe once they get there he'll split off and she could make a run for it.
She was feeling a bit better anyways, though the itching was driving her crazy... And scratching might make it worse, so instead she rubs her neck as if she were embarrassed. "Just don't go too fast, I'm still recovering energy"
It is quite comical. Merely a year prior, Yuzu often dipped into the pond for brief swimming sessions (regardless of if the academy permitted such. She failed to recall any law forbidding such…) to drive off the immense heat. Back then, she remembers feeling that the body of water was…commendable enough. Yet the more expansive rivers and seas she’s dived into could never compare to what the academy offered.
But today, where she finds herself upon a small canoe - a space that should make the small pond feel even smaller, the crane cannot help but feel every push of her oar barely accelerates her forth. It is not that she is entirely inexperienced with the functions of a boat…though between propelling herself or a sizable plank of wood, her choice is clear. Still, Yuzu sighs and pushes on her paddle harder to force away the distracting comparison.
If she is to master all, then she must become accustomed to all. No excuses. Even if the blade’s hilt refuses to adhere to her grip, it is her hand that needs to change. Not the tool. The analogy is doubly true when it comes to what the student catches in her sights next.
Another young woman reveals herself on the pond’s surface, seemingly idly paddling along. Innocent enough…but the true purpose of paddling about today is fresh on Yuzu’s mind. A type of joust, utilizing the oars rather than lance. Perhaps leaning too much toward impracticality…however, that only means accidental strikes by the wood shall sting lesser. The Hoshidan sees this only as an opportunity to go more all-out!
“Aye!!” Yuzu first exclaims to catch the red-haired one’s attention. Attacking an unaware foe in competition is the most dishonorable thing she could do, after all. “Lady on the Lake! You shall be my opponent today! Let us du-”
d20 roll: 3
Her battle cry is cut off thanks to an attempt to paddle closer toward the other. Perhaps shouting and rowing is not Yuzu’s forte, as she ends up sticking the oar too low, causing her canoe to shake violently. Will she be forced off her mount before the battle even begins?!
Of course, she is more adaptable than that. Although panic fails to be masked on her face, Yuzu pulls her body back to slow down the boat’s rocking until it returns to a steady sway. A close call…but now the girl approaches her opponent’s boat without an attack whatsoever. At this rate, it’s more like the boats will lightly tap at each other and be off…
Hapi did not know what she had gotten herself into- she believed it was just a simple paddle-board tour or practice course, yet since floating on the river its been attack after attack-
... The strangest part is that shes winning. Hapi's never jousted in her life.
She was able to make some time to escape all the action and just let the river take her wherever it pleased. This was so peaceful! So nice! Even with people attempting to win this game!
That's when a voice called out to her- another opponent has shown themselves. Hapi points at herself mystified "Me??? eh... okay" She steadies herself and..! Watches as the other person almost fumbles immediately. "I guess its my turn then?" Hapi added, just doing what she HAS been doing.
roll ; 16
Well, it works- she thinks? She did hit the person at least- hopefully this won't be to bad. Hapi paddled her way forward and tries to push their opponent into the water- quick and easy victory so she could continue her day.
"Walking for a while..." Bruno pursed his lips in a soft frown. "It must have been a long walk, for you to be like this."
The weary glass in her eyes did not go unnoticed — Bruno didn't believe that a mere walk could result in near-total collapse against the tree, but he could at least stay until he confirmed his own suspicions of something else being involved. Had she been struck by a stray weapon? Was there something more than solely exhaustion?
(if he had looked past his own thoughts, he would have noticed the petals — but instead, they remained uncaught, lost to the wind.)
"I enjoy talking walks to clear my mind." A vague enough truth, but his hands fidgeted unsteadily in his pockets. "When the weather is as nice as today, I'm always eager to go on an extended hike. Nature is healing, I like to think."
He found his own spot next to the other, a small distance away. "And yourself?" Why are you here? "You must have trekked from afar — where do you hail from?"
"Yeah I wasn't... really prepared for the distance" Partially true, the walk to get further and further away from others was mainly until she couldn't hear the usual buzz from people. Turns out people really live where ever they can place their homes on. She laughs to herself, shaking her head at the irony of it all.
Looking up at the sky, she couldn't deny that the sky was indeed beautiful. The clouds idly roll by- watching the world unfold below them with out a worry, maybe the rain is just a way for a cloud to expose its vulnerability amongst its peers. The trees accept the rain fully, with all the care it can muster- a perfect relationship.
It was healing, it was comforting, which is why she chose it as her resting place.
"Me? I'm.... from the monastery, just a lowly worker"
Nowadays, Bruno could never receive enough sunlight.
There was something about its gentle warmth on his skin that he craved, more so when the sun had plunged itself under the horizon and left him at the mercy of night. The blanket of stars was no longer pleasant after his eternity spent in darkness.
Thus, he found himself in the open field when the sun was at its peak. Fresh air flooded his lungs; he exhaled with relief at the peace. How pleasant it was, to be alone—
Was that a petal?
No, it certainly was. His head turned as another one shortly followed, being blown through the tall grass by the wind. Then, a third, and Bruno could no longer ignore it as he pivoted on his heel to find the source: a pink-haired woman sitting under a tree, looking worse for wear as the flower in her hand was fully stripped of its beauty.
His brows knitted in concern, although not visible under his mask. He took a few hesitant steps, uncertain what to make of her — a danger, a friend? "Hey," he called. "Is everything alright? You look quite... exhausted."
Crumpling the stem, Hapi tossed the dead plant to the side as the stranger spoke up. Her eyes traveled slowly as she looked up at the man, dullness filled her eyes as she gave a shrug. "Being exhausted is all I can muster." she quietly cursed herself- she should've been done a quick check to make sure no one was around.
But at this point, her body refused to get off the ground "Ill get better, Ive just been walking for while... that's all" that was a feasible lie maybe-
She did not want to die in front of a stranger, but shooing him away didnt feel entirely right. Speaking proved difficult- especially with this... issue- Hapi quickly covered her mouth and looks away. She hopes he did not catch the way she dusted her hand off immediately after- nor how petals suddenly blew away with the wind. "Why are you all the way out here?" She decided to turn the attention to him.
At first Hapi thought it was a simple illness- but that quickly changed. It was disturbing, gross, painful. If this was the way she should pass on, the goddess was a cruel, cruel mistress.
She ended up isolating herself completely- scared it was easily transferable, she didnt want to risk others that way.
Hapi sat against the roots of a nearby tree, she grew anxious being in the abyss. It was quiet, just her and the nature around. Gently plucking petals off of a follower that stood nearby with hidden malice that shined in her eyes. All she could do was seek some fake vengeance on something that was already a clear winner.
"I feel like a bug" She mumbled to herself, looking down at the last remaining petal before swiftly ripping it off.
[ peck ] a quick, light kiss on the partner's lips or cheek
[ kiss meme ] - still accepting!
She took a moment to composed herself, Hapi isn't one to get hurt like this. She was supposed to run, but she had to save a family- they were right in the path of that creature.
"mmm.. thanks for helping me." Hapi mumbles, leaning against a nearby bag. Her eyes were still misty, something about seeing that family like that... Made her hope that her parents were doing okay.
It was almost instinct though, like if something deep inside awoke with in Hapi. As a thank you, Hapi leaned over and gave a quick peck on the other's cheek. She doesnt say anything after- playing with the ends of her own hair awkwardly until the silence becomes unbearable.
"Dont uhh... think about that to much.... I wouldn't have the answer you'd be looking for anyway"
[ peck ] a quick, light kiss on the partner's lips or cheek
[ french ] a deep, passionate kiss with the use of tongue
[ forehead ] a gentle kiss on the partner's forehead, conveying care and affection
[ spiderman ] an upside-down kiss, just like in the movie
[ mistletoe ] a playful or romantic kiss under a mistletoe
[ hand ] a chivalrous kiss on the back of the partner's hand
[ lingering ] a long, slow kiss filled with emotion and desire
[ neck ] a kiss or gentle sucking on the partner's neck
[ nape ] a kiss placed at the nape of the partner's neck
[ teasing ] a light brushing of lips against a partner's skin without fully kissing
[ earlobe ] a light nibble on the partner's earlobe
[ tango dip ] a kiss shared while one partner is dipped backward
[ celebration ] a joyful and exuberant kiss to celebrate an achievement or milestone
[ stolen ] a quick, stealthy, and impromptu kiss snatched in secret
[ bite ] a playful kiss that involves some light biting
[ goodbye ] a heartfelt kiss when parting, showing affection and fondness
[ rain ] a romantic kiss in the rain
[ scars ] a gentle kiss on the partner's scar(s)
[ injury ] a careful kiss on a partner's wound to make it all better
[ wedding ] a romantic kiss shared during a wedding ceremony
[ comfort ] a tender kiss to provide comfort or reassurance
[ sunset ] a kiss shared during sunset, often romantic and serene
[ butterfly ] a light fluttering of eyelashes against the partner's skin
[ seductive ] a deep, slow, and deliberately intense kiss filled with passion and desire
[ shoulder ] a tender kiss on the partner's shoulder
[ knuckles ] a kiss on each individual knuckle of the partner
[ slow motion ] a kiss in slow motion, accentuating every moment and sensation
[ reunion ] a longing kiss shared after being apart for a while
[ passionate ] an intense and fiery kiss, expressing raw desire and strong emotion
[ underwater ] a kiss shared while submerged in water
[ wrist ] a tender kiss on the inside of the partner's wrist
[ wake up ] a loving kiss to wake the partner up
[ apology ] a kiss offered as a way to apologize or make amends
[ hummingbird ] a series of light, rapid, and fluttery kisses on a small area
[ trail ] a trail of kisses along the partner's jawline or collarbone
[ blowing ] a kiss in the air and send of the gesture towards the partner
[ surprise ] a sudden kiss to catch the partner off guard
[ hickey ] a kiss that's supposed to leave a mark on the partner's skin
[ single lip ] a sucking or nibbling of one of the partner's lips
[ nose ] an affectionate gesture where partners rub their noses together
they should've stayed underground. they really should have. why does yuri ever bother? it's always some nonsense like this.
“if i'm dreaming, it's a very realistic one.” punctuated by a sniff, sleeve raising to cover their nose. seriously, you'd think in their mind they could at least catch a break. “got my allergies out in full force and everything.”
unfortunately, yuri has heard the horse talk to hapi. it had been the shock of their life, really. if they weren't too busy trying to stifle a sneeze, they'd have certainly had something to say about it in the moment, like, last they checked, horses couldn't talk, so maybe they could address that first.
“i heard it. otherwise i'd think your beast calling abilities just got an upgrade. we're not still in that mirror, are we?” a tired sigh. “they church seriously called us up to negotiate with horses? perhaps they just ought to teach their students and knights to treat their mounts better.”
"IF my abilities suddenly made me be able to hear animals talking I think I would lose my mind" Hapi responded, suddenly stressed about the entire hypothetical situation. "Well what should we do. Like... It's clear they're upset but I don't know if it's worth being involved." An idea suddenly popped into Hapi's head, shaking Yuri as if that would somehow transfer the idea to him without her having to say anything. "What if we're the only ones who can hear them? Like we're some fairytale princesses and her woodland buddies"
Maybe that's why the church sent them instead of anyone else, 'oh the basement students are talking to horses. See this is why they hide in the Abyss' how funny.
"I think it would be funnier if we let them get angrier. Cause a little ruckus shouldn't hurt" Hapi offered, letting go of the man. It shouldn't hurt right? Besides, maybe the horses will let them stick around as they take over the monastery.
🧃Camilla smiles at the sight of the young woman soaking up the sunshine. They had spent time together at the beginning of their mission, but never got the chance to meet up together later on.
"Here dear, something sweet for you after all that frustrating nastiness on the mission." Camilla smiles, holding out a juice box for her. "And if you ever need to talk to anyone, my office is always open."
"huh?"
she wasn't expecting anyone at this hour- the sun barely peaked from the horizon but once she recognized who it was, Hapi smiled. "Oh, Miss Lavender Lady." She looks down at the juice offered to her.
The mission... yeah it was a headache- if the church started rewarding her with free juice, maybe she'd be more willing to understand their motives
Somehow... deep down, Hapi knows that this is more of Camilla's own doing. Happily she takes the juice box and opening it immediately "Thank you- Ill keep that in mind, I hope you're resting too"
Hector’s been doing a lot of walking lately. Movement always clears his mind, and it’s especially calming to feel solid earth these days.
That's when he sees her. They'd probably been circling one another; after the inn they’d rarely crossed paths,One of the few who had still been clothed in black at the end of it all. One of the people who, like him, hadn't tried to reason with Adaline in those last moments. And like Adaline, she'd let her spells do the speaking.
Still, while it seemed they were in agreement about Adaline, best to make sure.
“Glad you made it out of that mess in one piece.”
He offers a handshake, his hand still gloved in a gauntlet as if off to fight right this minute.
“Hector. I didn’t get your name earlier. I know that all didn't end the way some people wanted it to, but that's how it goes sometimes, yeah? No hard feelings?”
Twirling a strand of hair and lost in her thoughts, she was keeping a list in her head on what to do today. The chances of anything getting done? Well, that was between her and the goddess.
Her mind had been elsewhere- since they've returned from their mission she can't help but to wonder if things could've gone differently. IF Adaline had survived would she have been more open to tell what had happened to her- how she had gotten to that point...?
Perhaps death was a better end than trying to reason with reality.
Well, what happened, happened. There's no point in dwelling on it- Hapi blinks, realizing that she was being talked too "Hector huh? Yeah... you were one of the first people missing weren't you?" Hapi asked, taking a good look at the man before giving a shrug "My name is Hapi and its fine, we spent more time split off then stuck together- just the way the cookie crumbled" her hair wraps around her finger as she shakes her head.
".... As for Adaline... I-" She had to think about her words carefully "I really didn't feel anything. I like to imagine all those people cared for her. regardless of whatever power she had" Hapi didn't know the full story- but, she wishes she could've had something like that with her own situation. "this may sound dark but... maybe she's happier now"
It was just a quick job and honestly sounded fun. Who doesn't want to spend their days with small baby birds even if they're a little messy. All small babies are messy- that's what it's like to be a baby.
Regardless she had everything she needed: A nice instruction book, bird feed, and this small thing that made a clicking sound. It was fun to mess around with as Hapi waited around, apparently she wasnt the only one training these birds.
As she waited, she took a cautious look around, avoiding areas with nests just in case the parents got angry and instead stayed closer to the fledglings. If they allowed it, she took a finger and gently pet the birds who coo in response.
"Hm... How could people just give up on you all" Hapi mumbled to herself, as one pigeon made its way over tilting its head. Hapi copied its movements- chuckling to herself "Full of personality- I wish I could have one of you"
Of course she wont actually take one.
Maybe.
No promises.
For now, Its just a waiting game- she hopes her training partner doesn't take long.
Celebrating TOA and the people who contribute to make our group what it is.
Repost, don't reblog. Only fill in what you feel comfortable sharing!
Happy anniversary, TOA! Here's to many more years spent together.
Name: Kam
How was your internet nickname created? I went through a lot of names. My current name is just my nickname but it's more gender neutral! Just feels more... Me.
Pronouns: He/She/They
Birthday (no year): April 24th
Where are you from? What is your time zone?
I'm from Cuba but I live in the US, my timezone is EST.
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How long is your roleplay experience?
7 years I think. Since I was a teenager haha.
How were you introduced to roleplaying as a whole?
I was on tumblr scrolling through posts and accidentally found a RP account for a splatoon oc.
How were you introduced to TOA?
Pure accidental coincidence , just stumbled upon it while scrolling one evening after class haha.
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What languages do you speak, learn, and/or want to learn?
I speak English and Spanish. I was learning French but I haven't studied it in a while so I don't really remember it well.
Do you have any pets?
One cat named Couch
Favorite animal?
Whale Shark
Favorite mythical creature?
Dragons :)
What is your favorite time of year and why? (Season, holiday, general period)
I LOVEEEE Spring and Fall, though where I live those seasons aren't as beautiful as up north– it's a nice break from the scorching sun haha.
What is your IRL occupation?
Full time uni student and part-time worker at Panera
Who did you think you were going to be when you were little?
I used to say I wanted to be a vet or a biologist!
Some interests and things you like/enjoy?
I enjoy sewing, gardening and cooking sometimes
What non-Fire Emblem games do you play?
Farming Sims, platformers, and RPGS. some of my favorite series are like, Okami, Final Fantasy, Rune Factory, Monster Hunter- the list would go on.
Favorite Pokemon type & Pokemon:
Fairy, Gourgiest!
Tell us some funfacts and trivia about yourself! (Optional bonus challenge: if you filled this out previously, try not to repeat what you said!)
When I lived in Miami as a kid I met a lot of famous Spanish singers who came by for concerts and stuff. I got to meet a singer out in the wild and it was Pitbull.
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How did you get into Fire Emblem?
My brother gave me his copy of FE7 when he left for college
What Fire Emblem games have you played?
All of them except Awakening.
First & Favorite Fire Emblem games:
Blazing Blade was my first, my favorite is Engage
List your 5 favorite Fire Emblem characters across the series!
1. Ninian
2. Neimi
3. Mozu
4. Hapi
5. Freyja
Who was the first character ever to make you go “ooh I like this one in particular” and why? Can be any context and reason!
I cannot remember, I'd say it was probably Ninian though lmao
Do you have a character you used to dislike or get annoyed by, whom you like better nowadays or have grown to appreciate?
Hilda.
Do you have a character you’ve grown to like thanks to TOA specifically?
I don't think so! That might change who knows
Any Fire Emblem crushes? 😳
Yes lmao. Jeralt, Deirdre, Sonia. I blame Sonia for opening my villain crushes 100%
If you’ve played (or are familiar with) the following games, who was your first S support? Who would you S support nowadays? If you haven’t played, who do you think you would S support based on knowledge and vibes?
- Awakening: Probably Henry he seems Funny there's something wrong with me (POS)
- Fates: Kaden. I wouldn't pick anyone else because I love Kaden way too much. He's so silly
- Three Houses: Dimitri was my first S support but whenever I re-play I always go for Seteth instead lol
- Engage: Diamant! Unsure if I would pick someone else.. haven't done it my replays yet haha.
Favorite Fire Emblem class?
Mage Cannoneer we need more guns in this series.
If you were a Fire Emblem character, what would be your class and stats? Would you be playable?
Dont know about classes but I feel like I would use an Axe.. 100% optional recruitment id be that character you'd get by accidentally going in a house on the map.
Which Tellius Laguz do you think fits you best? (Cat, Tiger, Lion, Wolf, Hawk, Raven, Heron, Red/White/Black Dragon)
Cat
If you were a Three Houses character, what would be your affiliation? (Black Eagles, Blue Lions, Golden Deer, Church of Seiros, Those Who Slither in the Dark, unaffiliated civilian, other - for example Almyran)
Golden Deer for sure
If you were an Officers Academy student, what would be your boons, banes and potential budding talent?
Boon - Axes
Bane - Bow
Budding Talent - Faith / Reason
I don't know I feel like I would suck too bad at aiming the now itd be embarrassing
If you were an Engage character, which nation would you originate from? (Firene, the Kingdom of Abundance; Brodia, the Kingdom of Might; Elusia, the Kingdom of Knowledge; Solm, the Queendom of Freedom; Lythos, the holy land of the Divine Dragon; Gradlon, the desolate land of the Fell Dragon)
Lythos even if I die in war that place looks SOOOOO pretty.
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How do you pronounce TOA? 🤔(separate letters, to-ah, other?)
To-ah
Current TOA muses: Hapi
Past TOA muses?
So many. Thanks to school + work killing my motivation in the past. But I think I can list them all off. Flayn, Nils, Lumera, Freyja, Isadora, and SITRI!!!!
Who was your first TOA muse? If you no longer have them, can you see yourself picking them up again? If you still have them, could you see yourself ever dropping them?
Flayn, and yes I do see myself picking them up again.
Do you have or have you had a muse you once thought you would never write, and yet you do/did?
Nils because I feel like I struggle with male muses idk
Do you think you have a favorite TOA muse you’ve ever written?
Freyja lmao
Do you believe you have a type of character you gravitate towards writing? (If you’ve filled this out before, has this changed in any way?)
Oh I don't... I don't know, there's probably a pattern somewhere there.
Do you have characters or types of characters you don’t think you can handle writing for whatever reason, but wish you could?
Unsure, probably do but I just keep my distance
Do you have a character you’ve been thinking about musing for a long time, but just never got to applying them for whatever reason?
Cornelia because what would I even do with her... I can hear her voice but I know
What kind of scenes, situations etc do you believe you enjoy writing the most? (If you’ve filled this out before, has this changed in any way?)
I love lore, I love writing my muse in unpredictable situations
Do you have any scenario in mind for your muse(s) that gets you thinking “man I hope I get to write/explore this one day”?
Hapi facing her past trauma : )
Favorite TOA-related memories?
I love the ball, every single time I write during it I have so much fun
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Present or past tense? Do you switch or have you switched between them?
I think I switch? I haven't noticed
Normal size text, small text, no preference?
No preference
Favored formatting that you use?
I don't think I use any
Character icons?
No, I don't really know how to make them
Blog aesthetics?
I like simple things, as long as it's easy to manage I can deal with it.
In the deepest part of the woods, townsfolk tell legend of a natural hot spring that's said to host fairies. It's unsure if the rumor is true but if you find your way there you will be met with the beautiful sight of hot springs. After coming such a long way, it's natural to want to rest until your aches wash away. And what's wrong with staying a little longer? An hour melts into several and the sun begins to wane and with it your sense of safety. Instead of restored, your energy feels sapped. It'd be best to stay until you're fully better, right? It's a long way back after all. But the longer you stay, the worse you feel, and with the increasing sense that you are someone - or something's - prey. In fact, a demon lurks in these woods, and the hot springs are its trap. Is this even reality anymore, and how will you escape? [Grants Reason +1]
The journey was undisturbed, peacefully even. Even if Hapi wasn't one to believe in tall tales, she was pleasantly surprised. The hot spring was as beautiful as the stories said. Enjoying their reward was the obvious next choice and that she did. Hapi was one of the first to sink her body into the warm water, closing her eyes and just taking it all in. She barely noticed how quickly time flew by. Even with someone whose attitude would normally cause a reaction from her, she didn't seem phased by him at all.
After what should've been a refreshing rest– Hapi felt all her movements... Sluggish. She found it hard to stand, to adjust herself. It was strange... And incredibly annoying. Hapi finally looked over at the red head who joined her on this journey "Hey..." Hapi asked, frowning slightly "This might be weird, but, do you feel at all refreshed?" She lifted her arm up– feeling like the water clung to her skin like glue "because I haven't, and I can't tell if it's a me issue or not."
Maybe she's still paranoid from everything that happened with the Chalice, but it felt as if someone had been watching her since she sank into the warm water. Like as if an incredibly heavy blanket with its corners pinned down kept her in place. If this guy feels the same way, then it would be clear that something is keeping them here... Right?
You awaken one day to find the monestary in chaos as all the horses refuse to behave and keep throwing off anyone who tries to ride them. Heading down to the stables to try and help, the horses stare you down, before one of them opens its mouth and starts speaking. It turns out the horses have unionized and are now presenting you with a hefty list of demands before they return to work. Will you help appease them? Or will you try to find a way to bust their union? [Grants Riding +1]
It hasn't even been twenty-four hours since her return from the mirror — and yet it seems the monastery was lively as ever. It's the first time that she has been to the stables, above ground at least. Hapi expected this to be a normal problem; perhaps the horses were scared, maybe upset at the lack of food, or some other normal issue that a normal horse would have... And YET—
Why was the horse speaking to them so casually — like as if this was a Normal SITUATION THAT HORSES GO THROUGH. Hapi rubbed her eyes a couple of times "Say that again?" She was almost exasperated wanting to stay calm so that these animals wouldn't cause a riot.
The horse on the other hand seemed so calm, unnervingly calm. "I don't know what's so hard to understand but judging by your reaction it seems another explanation is due..." It neighed and yet Hapi understood every word. She just nodded, only responding with "yeahs" and "uh–huhs" as she lifted her finger "One moment– uh... Stead. I just need to talk to my friend here"
She practically dragged the other Ashen Wolf out of the stables, holding both his arms with her hands tightly as if reality was slipping from her fingers. Hapi's head hung between the spaces of her arms— slowly looking up as her hair covered her eyes. "Yuri–Bird... Please for the love of the goddess....... Tell me you also heard that horse talk to me."
"I am fine." Aside from the poison, Lyon is hardly worse for wear. Perhaps distancing himself from the flames has alleviated his current condition. "If no one is hurt, we should keep moving."
Lyon 9.5/10HP rolls d6: 6. Movement numbers: 1, 6. The party moves to space 42. Danger Event activates! You enter a hall lined oddly with scarecrows. As you proceed, one erupts in flames.
After having wandered in the dark hallways for so long, Lyon is surprised to see something other than rubble. There are several scarecrows lining the walls.
"...What are these doing here?" Lyon murmurs, staring at one he passes by. Everything remains peaceful until one suddenly erupts in flames.
Roll d2: 2. You are caught in the crossfire as it burns itself out.
+1 Wood, -1HP; Lyon 8.5/10HP
-0.5HP from Minor Poison; Lyon 8/10HP
"—!" Lyon jumps back. Unfortunately, the hem of his cape isn't so lucky—it catches on fire. It takes him a few panicked seconds to stomp out the fire.
He almost fails to notice that the scarecrow's arm, which remained miraculously intact, had fallen off.
Evette’s appearance seemed to compromise the integrity of the tower- or at least in the specific section they were in. Not long after their rushed escape a rumble coming from the ceiling announced its sudden collapse, effectively halting their route and forcing them to change directions only to enter a frankly creepy room filled with scarecrows, one of which promptly caught fire.
“What’s wrong with this place! It’s already falling apart, and then we have this sort of weird stuff?! Whoever came up with this is a total sicko!” The young king exclaimed in frustration, following with a sigh as he looked over to Lyon. “At least…you’re okay, right? I saw some of the fire from those things get on you.”
They had those herbs from all the way back to the orchard, but they couldn’t heal wounds in their current state.
Hey, at least the weird scarecrow catching fire gave them a piece of wood. “Maybe we can throw it at that beast next time we come across it.”
Rowan 12/12HP rolls 1d6: 3. Movement numbers: 1, 3. The party moves to space 43.
Empty space. Nothing happens.
“I mean… it is a prison for a reason? Maybe she Chalice really hates scarecrows.” Sharena shrugs. It’s not helpful, but it’s the best explanation she can come up with to why any of this would exist. Or why it’d be so… inexplicably flammable.
Regardless of reason, she’s careful as she steps over the others, yet so focused on not starting another fire, she misses another safety hazard entirely.
Sharena [12/12 HP] rolls 1d6 —> 2!
Movement: 2, 3. The party moves to space 46.
Danger Event activated! Pitfall trap!
Roll 1d2 —> 2! The hole is painful. -2 HP
Sharena [10/12 HP]
There’s no slip like before. She steps forward just fine, the problem is she doesn’t stop stepping. Her foot should have met the ground long ago, but there is no ground to meet. The ground claims her with a loud thud! Just as painful as it sounds.
Sharena groans in pain as she stands, then in frustration as the realization she can’t reach over the top of the hole she fell in enough to actually pull herself out, even if she jumps. Not to mention the realization she FELL IN A HOLE. “Um… guys? A little help, please?”
Hapi reaches down to take a hold of Sharena, gently lifting her up and dusting the blonde off. "Evette is kind of a coward" Hapi finally spoke after the initial shock of the attack earlier. She took a good look over with Sharena before gently patting her shoulder. "She can't reach us without cheap tricks and... Ambushes. The closer we get to the top the closer I think we'll be done with this"
Hapi 11/12HP rolls 1d6: 1. Movement numbers: 2, 1. The party moves to space 47. Directional Event activates! Roll d9: 8. Hapi finds a staircase leading to the next floor. Any character may use their turn to proceed to the next floor.
-2HP from Ill, Hapi 9/12HP (1 turn remaining)
She kept moving forward, determination fierce in her eyes as she turn the corner. Her eyes widen as she quickly gestures to the rest "Stairs! Right over here. This is it!" They had to be close right? Their journey is almost finished.
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