" May your desires drift as dawn rises, for the wayward to seek admist the ebb and flow. Cast to yester the evergreen for within the dark lays the unseen, an encompass of fear, evident now, becomes anew. "
I cannot BELIEVE my first ever post is about cartoon mice 😭 ( im going iNsAnE/j )
Anyways, here's my mouse pi for hire oc, Silas Harker! An otter with a playful yet cunning demeanor, he's an influential pawnbroker originally from Betchaville who moved to Mouseburg for greater opportunities!
Stationed in Vaudeville under ' Trèfle D'or Emporium ', his dealings consist of pawning off sought-after antiques, especially jeweled pieces ( necklaces,rings,watches etc ) for reasonable prices. ( some say he keeps close with the chesseleggers for profit yet its neither confirmed nor denied by him or those alleged mice ) How else did Jack find those safes? how did the prize dispenser end up in the Little and Big? We may never know.
♧••♧Fun Facts!♧••♧
- Is a River Otter
- In his mid 30s ( 35 years old )
- Birthday is on March 15, 1895
- Is 6'3" in height ( 6'5" in his heeled shoes )
- Superstitious, is wearily curious of the supernatual
- Has a black cat companion named " Nibbs ", who he loves dearly
- Amazing singer yet is reluctant to preform in front of others. Does sing to the animals though ( knockoff disney princess/j )
- Very flexible and agile. Especially in the water. Has exceptional eyesight in the dark/low light conditions too
- Is a huge hoarder. Likes fossiled ocean creatures in particular ( often goes to dive in the bay and the deeper wetlands at night. Has met Cameron's friend. No, they aren't close )
- ALWAYS wears a brooched accessory ( the brooch itself is an heirloom given to him from his parents ) In intense surges of emotion, what may lay beneath will flash/flicker around him ( manifesting as glowing mist and illuminated eyes ). Think of it as a...conduit for this energy
- Has dead aim and fights with a harpoon ( a surprisingly good fighter yet prefers to negotiate rather then squabble for a solution )
- Originally wanted to be a cartographer until certain....circumstances prevented that dream from happening. Additionally, hes an experienced navigater. You will never be/feel lost around him
- Has an adoptive mouse mother ( Caroline ) back in Betchaville. Both her ( currently ) and Silas ( formally ) live in Silas's ancestral home. Left to him when his parents died suddenly while he was still young
○♡Relationships♡○
Jack Pepper
Silas met Jack through Tammy as an uncle figure who regularly visits Tammy's Bearings and ( occasionally ) the Little & Big. Both exchange in witty banter with Silas often getting under Jack's skin ( affectionately ). Despite this, Jack appreciates Silas's kindness and his companionship when they both aren't too busy. Silas, on the other hand respects Jack's sense of justice and care despite his inner turmoil.
Jack bites with goofy cynicism while Silas seizes through a means to an end. Both want betterment yet they both have different perspectives on how to do it. They may not agree half the time, but they have eachothers backs regardless.
Like anyone else, Silas will sometimes ask Jack for favours yet Silas will always treat Jack medically or give him dinner ( he makes them himself! ). Even with Jacks protests, Silas will insist, stating while he welcomes his help if he cannot be at his best how can be of help to anyone else? He deserves something more then what he has for his service. Firm believer of tough love while showing Jack the nuances of Silas despite their methods of good being so different.
●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●
Tammy Tumblr
KINSHIP ( ahem ) to put it lightly. They first met off and on during Tammy's time in the black markets and ( occasionally ) the bay and wetlands. Both are heavliy into technology, so they often ran into eachother in search for hard to obtain semantics. At first they were awkward, abit weary of the other until they realized how similar their circumstances were.
Given to people who unfortunately met their ends.
Overtime Silas grew a fondness for Tammy while Tammy started to view Silas as an authoritative figure to her. They often engage in antics together that cause Jack headaches from their combined enegry.
When Silas has items he couldn't sell, he often gives them to Tammy for parts. Sometimes he tinkers on his own projects with her if he isn't too busy. Tammy on the other hand gives him gadgets ( not guns ) for small life style changes. Despite Silas demeanor saying otherwise, the stress can way in on him from time to time.
●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●♧●●
Steve Bandel
Prior to the games events, Steve, while searching for The Unknown stumbled upon something....odd. A specter who roamed aimlessly, unexpectedly into his lab one day. One only he could see..... At first, he thought he was losing it until the specter tried interacting with him. Despite the shock and skepticism, Steve and the specter gradually grew close ( as close as you can be when one can speak and the other cannot ). Setting up the specter as the unseen commentator on Steve and Bettys adventures. Even without a voice, the specter provided companionship and comfort. And when they needed it most, a firm push to be truely honest with themselves. Yet they were driven away from one another due to Betty's death. Thus severing their ties, their moments muddled in confusion and desperation as Steve fell deeper and deeper while the specter faded into obscurity.
After all, Steve isn't the only one burdened with buried secrets and untold regrets.
Silas and Miles don't often cross paths, and for good reason. Both aren't fond of the other, carry different ideals and ways to execute them. Yet both can acknowledge their drives to succeed in their endeavors, as off as it may seem. They only interact if it benefits them, so when forced to interact with the other its a tense and professional affair. Which is a given, due to Silas's more....criminal contacts. Miles views Silas with scrutiny, a pawn who he needs his eyes on. Someone who skirts around enough to be a nuisance without being a potential threat....for now. Often living on the edge of throwing him off balance with every new investment they agree on. With Silas, he holds Miles under heavy suspicion, yet not for the reasons you may think. Miles has a rich history, deeper then what he's wiling to admit. Silas is interested in what makes him tick, after all if their playing this game he should have some fun before one of them inevitably breaks.
One day Silas was dragged along by a employee/good friend of his to a party she was invited to, which lead to Silas and Vivians spectacular friendship. Both seek thrills to fill in the harsh and the mundane of their life styles. Jewels, rough as they may be were allowed to shine because of this. They understand the sacrifices one gives to an art, how unappreciated one can feel despite their efforts towards it. The lengths one goes to right a wrong. Vivian ( at first ) handles their interactions with her signature charm yet is always thrown off with Silas's indifference and blunt honesty towards it. Its...oddly refreshing to her. Silas on the other hand, is used to one's being overly amicable so anyone regardless of their intentions are met with his calculating yet neutral opinion unless stated otherwise. Overtime they loosen up towards eachother and can sometimes be found enjoying the others company.
While not particular close, they do enjoy occasionally conversations about interesting news/gossip all around Mouseburg. They both think similarly with the " i don't think, I do " mentality, often exchanging different stories to stay updated on whats happening regardless of its importance. Given Silas's more shader ties, there is a distance between them regardless of Silas's intentions more alined to help then to hurt. He cannot take any chances. Despite this, Wanda is fine in his presence, she appreciates his knowledge in a range of topics and his bluntness in his opinions. Silas to that end, respects the dedication to her work and the patience to keep going againest the lies admist the truth.
●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●♡●●♡●♡●♡●♡●
I may or may not add/edit more onto this post on Silas's lore/relationships with the remaining cast. For now though, thanks for reading! I hope you like my boy ( ≧∀≦)ノ
Me: This is only a small doodle, how long would it take m- * i was then shot 57 times *
I've been thinking of drawing this for a while. When @kluskinoodles already posted about drawing Callie Anne in other outfits it pushed me to draw her with a dress I designed myself :)
I've grown fond of Callie. She's just the cutest. The creature ever (* >ω<)
●
●
●
●
( Bonus doodle of Silas making her dress )
Perks of having a seamstress as a mom :) you learn a trick or two ( the outfit he's wearing here he also made himself. I'm proud of it. I love dressing him up (*^ω^) )
I don't know what it is, but everything about Steve just screams "Severe Chronic Depression!" To me.
Does anyone else feel that way?
Well I mean his gf died, his old war mate isn't the most fond of him, he's in a mountain of debt, the mob wants him dead, the BMP wants him dead and worst of all he's English. My man just can't win.
" Till the execution comes, we shall bask in its reverence in sparse flickers for the imaginative delights among them. Whole in passion and will, in youth and mind. As without a guiding hand nor story fulfilled in earnest shall leave complacency. Heart, heavy to bear now becomes a light burden, because it is yours. You called, i answered. "
SHE'S FINALLY HERE!!! Silas's mom, Caroline Doze! Just like the last additional lore post, she was also briefly mentioned in Silas's intro ( here's the prior ' additional ' lore post! ). Now here's your proper introduction to her character!
Caroline Doze is the compassionate yet slightly strict parent of Silas and a local seamstress in Betchaville. Humble in name and profession, her pieces are rich in self expression. Favouring the simple in shape yet intricate in detailing for her projects, becoming the go-to for patrons with clothing/styling issues. She is also the current head of " Shroud Estate " when her son left for Mouseburg ( 5-6 years ago ), accompanied with her own companion " Salem " the black mare. She's sassy, mysterious, intelligent and passionate. Despite this, she often worries about Silas, knowing the trouble he can get into. Yet she cannot blame him, having a rebellious streak of her own. Which results in never having a dull moment with her around. She's often outside when not working on requests, attending the estates orchard/garden or riding Salem along the countryside.
♤••♤Fun Facts♤••♤
- Is a Mouse ( has distant shrew heritage )
- In her early 50s ( 51 years old )
- Birthday is on September 22nd 1870
- Is 5'11" in height ( 6'2" in heels )
- Despite her restrained personality she does know how to let loose. Often attending horse races as a competitor along with car racing ( All under cover of course. Becoming a racer of high renown. Unfortunately she did have to ride a different horse for the horse races. Can't risk others knowing about Salem )
- Her piercings ( on her right ear ) are a gift from Silas, who told her to keep it close if something were to happen to her. She never takes them off as a result
- Her, Ellen and Jane ( the headmaids ) circulate the chores around the estate. Even with Ellen and Janes protests to let them work fall onto deaf ears. Caroline helps anyways, often nagging them for working themselves too hard
- Has a preference for savory foods, like soups. Mainly hot ones filled with vegetables, meat and spices
- Can sing expertly and play guitar. Initially considered being a singer instead of a seamstress ( a fond memory of hers is where Silas and herself were singing to the animals together )
- Used to be very close with Silas's parents, especially his mother. She was supposed to be his guardian ( due to not having any living relatives to take him in ) yet lost custody to Theodore Pompous and Sylvia Pouncer. Who argued how he wouldn't have his needs fulfilled with her. Due to her prior situation/ties ( escaping a cult. This wasn't explicitly known by them. But they did know she was struggling ). The grieving and stress made her relent, knowing better than to argue and acknowledges how he deserves better than her ( at least for now ). Was there when Silas was relinquished from them. Supporting herself and him as they healed together
- Like Nibbs is highly knowledgeable in magic ( by extension the Nowhere and the Unknown ) yet holds deep trama and becomes skittish at the mere mentions of them. Has gotten better overtime yet is still uncomfortable to be near anything " magical "
- Writes as a hobby. Helps her keep her thoughts in check
- Originally lived near the Shropshire mountain range then transferred to an orphanage far away. Stayed there until she was old enough and left without a trace
- Has a rustic accent, which is way more prominent than Silas. It's even worse when in a mood
- HATES the cold. Prefers the warmth of summer and the freshness of spring then winter or fall
- Her hairsticks act as a tool for knitting and as a weapon. She is more then capable of taking care of herself
- Caroline at one point suggested Silas be an assistant of hers yet he refused, despite feeling listless in his current position. Not wanting to burden her with his uncertainty. So he ran the estates agricultural business to fill that void. Regardless of its declining profits. Caroline didn't know what to do yet tried to support him as best as she could. The war ( as awful it was ) gave both of them the push to try something new
●
●
●
●
" As joyous beams shower in gentle waves held sturdy now for it's remains encored by cherished passers-by took heart. Or was it familiarity? To be known by others is a given, a usefulness pen and parchment could only create yet never think of. Dawn now sunrise glitters across the stain. Ruined, yes. Unforgettable, no. The price was fulfilled yet made better to weigh it's outcome. Even in loneliness, hope shall persist for it has made us whole. Now beyond deaths door "
This is Salem ( Sal for short ). Caroline's own inky friend. She often helps Caroline or others of the estate with the farm work or anything else that needs lifting. Although she's mostly around Caroline despite this, not wanting to be away from her for too long. As much as Caroline loves the affection, it does make it difficult for Caroline's workload. Yet she love her regardless. She's patient, courageous, noble and mischievous. Due to her size, she's often left to roam in the fields or the estates stables with the other animals. Likes fruits, quiet places and reading to idle herself without her friend nearby as well. She enjoys the life she and Caroline have, knowing that they're safe with loved ones always pushes her to appreciate what she has.
♡••♡Fun Facts♡••♡
- Caroline took Salem in when no one else would. Before Caroline, she was a difficult horse to train, often refusing those she deemed unworthy to ride her. Her previous owners were at a loss until Caroline came along and proved herself to Salem. Salem's been loyal to her ever since
- She's a draft horse mixed with unicorn-like elements. She's a whole head taller than most horses ( Caroline has trouble mounting her at times ). Her fantastical elements are usually overlook by others. Nothing changes to her appearance per say, they just accept that those features of hers are normal. She just has that affect on people
- Often teases Nibbs ( before he left ). Both engaged in harmless fun together when Caroline and Silas weren't around ( Nibbs liked to sit on her back or head. It annoyed her at first but she got used to it. Eventually )
- Like Nibbins, she also wears a bell-ribbon. Also for the same reasons as well. Yet instead of a full ribbon, it's a clip on that pins her bangs back ( connected to Caroline's earrings )
- Can't talk ( physically anyways ) yet her mannerisms speak for themselves ( her and Caroline often exchange knowing looks when someone does anything stupid )
- The marking on her nose is a birthmark. Nothing traumatic about it
- Normally, Caroline rides her with a standard saddle and reins. When they're feeling adventurous however, they often go without it
●
●
●
●
( Source article is a spoiler for near ending of the game )
( This mouseburg herald article is definitely a spoiler. Being the second to last article you find in the game. Its in the level " Big mouse, Little Hope " )
The potential of these two would be so FIRE!😭🔥 I want to see them living a happy life together in the unknown away from society and consequences after having bonded over Betty.
Aaaand here is the poll winner name! Thank you to those who voted I rlly appreciate it :D
Hope ya like my bunny boy~
STORY: Arriving in Mouseburg, he didn't get the best first impression and was stared at, called at, jeered, the full shibang and immediately was put on edge. Not 10 minutes of only being there, he got into a fight with a couple locals outside a bar that was quickly broken up by a mix of him giving one of the guys a nasty chomp with his teeth and the bar keeper, John Brown, running out to break it up and see if Warren was alright. He understood the annoyance of being picked on for being different and immediately sympathized with Warren and offered him temporary shelter in the Little & Big until tensions died down.
There, Warren came across a mouse, Wanda, a nice older lady who asked what happened to him and what a rabbit was doing in Mouseburg, it was a rare sight to see them anywhere other then their countryside home. He then relayed onto her why he was here and Wanda..she ate that up and immediately latched onto his story, doing a bit of snooping as usual and realized that, yup, a young 24 year old Winifred Burrows did go missing 15 years ago but the search for her went, as is typical for the MPD, nowhere.. But thankfully she knew a guy that would definitely be of help~
Some lore about Fakeloo because I need to put them all in one place
✷ Born up north, she has been living on the streets since she was 15. She escaped from her cult upbringing (yes THAT cult) while her father stayed, too corrupted to want to leave.
✷ Fakeloo is an only child.
✷ She taught herself how to draw and paint. Being outside almost 24/7, she always found comfort with painting landscapes.
✷ She is a missing person. Her aunt reported her missing after Fakeloo's father couldn't tell her where she went. Law enforcement did not take the report seriously, since they were all just crazy cultists. But they filed it anyways to get them out of their office.
✷ She rolled into town 1 year before the events of the game. In that 1 year, she got arrested 12 times. Mostly on suspected theft and forgery, but they never had enough to actually put her away for a long time. Even though they totally could've.
✷ Nobody actually know her first or last name. People at the bay just started calling her a Fakeloo artist since she was known for scamming non residents and nicely dressed "visitors" of Wallop bay. And she just went with calling herself "Fakeloo".
✷ She is banned from the bar and Latisha's Pharmacy in Wallop Bay. She got too rowdy in the bar and she bit Latisha after she caught her stealing prescriptions for the 5th time.
✷ Her first meeting with Jack wasn't til AFTER the events of the game. She tried stealing the BANG machine from Tammy's workbench but broke it. Instead, she stole Tammy's Vivian McCarthy poster. After biting Jack and being hit by a car. She ended up in jail with a 3 month sentence (don't ask how she made a 10 year to a 3 month). And yes the Vivian poster got ran over too. RIP Tammy's Vivian poster...
✷ She's literally never watched tv or seen a movie before so when she saw Vivian McCarthy on Tammy's poster, she had no idea who she was she just thought she was hot. Yes, she has the CONCEPT of movies, she just never seen them before.
✷ After getting out of jail, Jack can find Fakeloo at the Little and Big. With Fakeloo sitting at the bar, fidgeting, and John watching her every so often.
✷ She lost part of her tail by going somewhere where she shouldn't've been. She got it caught in industrial fan. Or got it shot off. Who knows.
✷ She calls Steve "Mirror Man". She does not trust Mirror Man.
✷ Bisexual disaster. Have you seen who she likes????? The most beautiful women from Tinsel Town and then theres just like...the homeless conspiracy theorist from the Bay.
✷ Deeply scared of the Cult and The Nowhere. Too many childhood traumas/memories comeback for her to even approach Bandel's mansion OR the Curdsville Nuthouse.
✷ Fight or Flight? Nah. She's got both, bit the ankles (or anything reachable) and RUN.
✷ She often sleeps in the alley between the road and Tammy's shop (post meeting Jack).
✷ Future: When she sees the Nowhere is real. It beckons her to approach. Bad things happen after that though.
✷ Future: Jack find out her full name (Calista Biggler) due to getting mailed a missing poster of her with no return address.
