Surviving Bad Rolls

Some silly solo ttpg times! Currently playing Iron Valley & Apawtecaria

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Some happy times, some silly times and some bad rolls~

I have some other stuff I'd like to play in the future and I hope to update this list soon enough with more adventures.

In the meantime check the current active campaigns below!

Iron Valley - Green River

Campaign Masterpost

Follow the adventures of Kiwi the frog in a beautiful magical animal village. You may guess why it's called Green River.

Apawthecaria

Masterpost

Nocciola Cuorcenere & Eco

First campaign I ever finished as solo player. Follow the first adventure of Nocciola Cuorcenere and her companion Eco through Bristley Woods, helping others along the way.

Urban Legend Club / 都市伝説部

Masterpost

Doggo Club

A little dog twist on this mystery solving ttrpg. Let's follow Tofu and sniff out some truths in Pet Heights!

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Nocciola Cuorcenere & Eco

A little portait

Apawthecaria masterpost

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Name: Teacup Species: Bunny Job: Ghost Birthday: Winter 22 Age: Ancient Pronouns: She/her Traits: Honest, adventurous Charm: Gloves, cloak Hobby: Astronomy, cross stitch Fav Location: Relationship: Hesperia's mentor, Kiwi's penpal

Likes: Books Loves: Ore Dislikes: Bugs Hates: Home goods

👕 CLOTHES 👕

FAVOR:

Heart Events: 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 Notes:

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Winter 18 - Day 8

Campaign Masterpost Previous Day - Winter 17 Next Day - Winter 19

The spirits are in good humor today. I think you'll have a little extra luck. Take +1 to all Action Rolls today. Your Lucky Color is... Slate

Current promises

Return to town and talk to Hesperia 4/12

Learn the town’s past 0/24

Start Farming 10/12

Build a new house 0/40

Melon’s ingredients 5/12

Bring Dusk to Hesperia 0/4

Find wood 0/4

Find ore 0/4

Find a stone with a hole in the middle 0/4

Make the magic mail sorter 0/12

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Kiwi’s Diary

Winter 18, Soup day (Blizzard) – Part 1

I woke up to a snowstorm. Beautiful, but soooooooooooo cold! I decided to leave my tent to look for supplies, this time with my backpack and all the tools.

First, I headed to my usual berry bush; it's a regular stop now. Then, straight to some other ingredients (no, I didn't forget about the promise I made to Melon).

Root Around!! Find winter crops Action Die: 1 → total 3 (foraging 1 + luck 1) Challenge Dice: 2 and 6 Result: Weak Hit ✅/⏳ Promise: Melon’s ingredients. 6/12 Day: 1/4 Roll on winter crops: 63 Raspberry (1)

Winter 18, Soup day (Blizzard) – Part 2

I had a really hard time finding raspberries in all this snow, and I almost forgot about my plants! I went right back to them.

Try Your Best!! Protect the seedlings Action Die: 4 → total 8 (shadow 2 + farming 1 + luck 1) Challenge Dice: 7 and 9 Result: Weak Hit ✅/⏳ Promise: Start farming. 12/12 ✅ COMPLETED!!! * Day: 2/4

* REAP THE BENEFIT Satisfaction + 3 (+ plant seeds: cauliflower, yam, beet, leek, broccoli) Day 3/4

Winter 18, Soup day (Blizzard) – Part 3

Finally, my efforts paid off, and my first seedlings grew! I was so proud of myself. I saved a few seeds to plant again, and I promised myself I'd try to grow these new plants during the growing season. I learned a lot from these first seedlings, and I even learned a few little skills and tricks to help me do even better in the future.

SKILL UPGRADE! Satisfaction (4) → New skills acquired: Barter, Weather Magic

Winter 18, Soup day (Blizzard) – Part 4

Very happy, I returned to the forest to look for some more ingredients.

Root Around!! (x2) Find winter crops Action Die: 3 → total 5 (foraging 1 + luck 1) Challenge Dice: 5 and 1 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Melon’s ingredients. 8/12 Day: 3/4

Action Die: 1 → total 3 (foraging 1 + luck 1) Challenge Dice: 9 and 7 Result: Miss ⏳/⏳ Promise: Melon’s ingredients. 8/12 Day: 4/4

Winter 18, Soup day (Blizzard) – Part 5

In the end, I searched and searched and searched. I found a few things, but not as many as I'd hoped. It obviously wasn't the right day for it with all this snow. I'll definitely try again in the next few days.

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Promises updated!

Return to town and talk to Hesperia 4/12

Learn the town’s past 0/24

Start Farming 12/12 ✅ COMPLETED!!!

Build a new house 0/40

Melon’s ingredients 8/12

Bring Dusk to Hesperia 0/4

Find wood 0/4

Find ore 0/4

Find a stone with a hole in the middle 0/4

Make the magic mail sorter 0/12

Grow yam in winter 0/4

Grow cauliflower in winter 0/4

Grow beet in winter 0/4

Grow leek in winter 0/4

Grow broccoli in winter 0/4

I realized I'd been using the "Public Speaking" skill incorrectly during the first few days of the campaign, so the first opportunity I got, I tried to make up for it by spending satisfaction to get the right skill for trades: "Barter".

I know that in the end, following the rules 100% doesn't really matter, but since I realized it, it's best to fix it.

The second skill "Weather Magic" was a natural consequence of the playing, considering I used a lot of magic to help the plants, it would be logic that I gained a skill on that topic. And it could be very useful in the future for changing the weather, even if only for a few hours a day.

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Winter 17 - Day 7

Campaign Masterpost Previous Day - Winter 16 Next Day - Winter 18

The spirits are very displeased today. They will do their best to make your life difficult. Suffer -2 to all your Action Rolls today. Your Lucky Color is... White

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Kiwi’s Diary

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 1

I woke up remembering to go look for berries in the nearby bush. I think the bush was starting to like me and let me find berries whenever I wanted (or it's magical… okay, that might be it). Since I had the herbs to deliver, I looked on the map for the nearest place where I could do that. It was some sort of hospital on the main road.

Fifi greeted me at the door very kindly (Pepper should take some lessons from her) and was very surprised that I was the one who found the herbs. Usually other people take care of them, but apparently the request was on the quest board, so I guess it's okay.

She told me I've found a lot of them and that they'll be fine at the "Good as New Medical Center" for a while, and I could go there to heal my wounds whenever I needed. Or at least until the next gathering.

Excited, I went to the questboard but heard someone calling for help from the post office. Someone was deep in paperwork. Since I couldn't even see who it was, I decided to lend a hand (apparently, Retro was in the middle of the pile).

He explained to me that to sort all the incoming mail, the correct spell was needed, or they wouldn't budge. Go ahead and trust magic with things like mail…

Ask the spirit of the forest • Do I know the spell Retro is talking about? Roll: 84 → YES

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 2

Okay, it was a spell I'd never tried before, but it wasn't new to me. So it was time to get busy!

Try Your Best!! Sort the mail! Action Die: 6 → total 6 (shadow 2 + luck -2) Challenge Dice: 1 and 6 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Help Retro with the magic mail. 2/4 Day: 0/4

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 3

The mail had been sorted! Hooray! Retro asked me a small favor, since I was already there. Deliver a letter to... Pepper.

Not very happy about this, I headed towards the library.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Is Pepper at the library? Roll: 84 → YES

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 4

Pepper was very busy and didn't even glance at me when I came in. She had some large tomes to move from a desk, so I was there at the right time to lend a hand. Maybe the two of us could have done it quicker. That way I could hand her the letter and leave.

Try Your Best!! Move the tomes Action Die: 6 → total 6 (shadow 2 + luck -2) Challenge Dice: 1 and 8 Result: Weak Hit ✅/⏳ Promise: Help Retro with the magic mail. 3/4 Day: 1/4

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 5

The two of us had a hard time moving those tomes, even with magic. But once we did that, I handed over the letter and without waiting, I headed back to the post office.

And I saw Retro buried in the mail again! How is that possible?!? So I tried to cast a spell and fix things once and for all (or at least I hoped).

Try Your Best!! Sort the mail! Action Die: 1 → total 1 (shadow 2 + luck -2) Challenge Dice: 4 and 0 Result: Weak Hit ⏳/✅ Promise: Help Retro with the magic mail. 4/4 ✅ COMPLETED!!! * Day: 2/4

* REAP THE BENEFIT Satisfaction + 1

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 6

I managed to smooth things over a bit and tell him he absolutely needed a magic sorter. He agreed and had asked Sugar for one once, since his own was broken, but to no avail. (Oh! Sugar is the one Granola and Muesli were telling me about! I believe Retro wasn't able to talk to him, since Sugar is not known for being very friendly) So I promised to bring him a mail sorter soon and went out from his shop to find Sugar.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Is Sugar at his shop? Roll: 53 → YES

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 6

I entered the shop and was greeted rudely because it was the middle of the workday. Pepper has some contenders for the most grumpy person in the village, Granola was right.

I quickly explained about the sorter, and he told me what he needed.

ROLL RANDOM ITEMS • (magical) 9 → Small stone with hole in the middle (1) • Wood (5) • Ore (5)

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 7

I promised to find the materials, and when I do, he'll do me the favor of assembling everything.

I immediately headed to the forest to look for wood.

Root Around!! (x 2) Find wood Action Die: 3 → total 4 (foraging 1 + wits 2 + luck -2) Challenge Dice: 7 and 9 Result: Miss ⏳/⏳ Promise: Find wood. 0/4 Day: 3/4 Find wood Action Die: 4 → total 5 (foraging 1 + wits 2 + luck -2) Challenge Dice: 6 and 6 Result: Miss ⏳/⏳ Promise: Find wood. 0/4 Day: 4/4

Winter 17, Friends day (windy) – Part 7

I must have been blind today or really unlucky not to find some wood in the forest. Okay, I left my tools, including my axe, at home, but…

I return sadly to my tent, ate some of my berries to console myself a little, and remind my brain that starting tomorrow I need to bring every tool with me, just in case. Then I fell into a deep sleep.

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Promises updated!

Return to town and talk to Hesperia 4/12

Learn the town’s past 6/24

Start farming 10/12

Melon’s ingredients 5/12

Build a new house 0/40

Bring Dusk to Hesperia 0/4

Help Retro with the magic mail 4/4 ✅ COMPLETED

Find wood 0/4

Find ore 0/4

Find a stone with a hole in the middle 0/4

Make the magic mail sorter 0/12

So many new promises! I really need to make drawings for the past days but I'm lazy...

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Winter 16 - Day 6

Campaign Masterpost Previous Day - Winter 15 Next Day - Winter 17

The spirits are very happy today! They will do their best to shower everyone with good fortune. Take +2 to all Action Rolls today. Your Lucky Color is... Apple Red

Current promises

Return to town and talk to Hesperia 4/12

Learn the town’s past 0/24

Start farming 8/12

Melon’s ingredients 5/12

Build a new house 0/40

Solve the mystery of those weird statues 0/8

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Kiwi’s Diary

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 1

The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the freezing cold. I was worried about the seedlings and rushed to their aid; a little early morning magic might help.

Try Your Best!! Warm the air around the seedlings for today Action Die: 1 → total 6 (farming 1 + shadow 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 3 and 4 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Start farming. 10/12 Day: 0/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 2

Now I was more relaxed and headed to the library to learn more about the statues I'd promised myself to investigate. Before I got there, however, I tried to trust my intuition. There was no way my witchy senses could be wrong again.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Do I notice anything on the street? Roll: 81 → YES

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 3

I heard footsteps (YAY, my senses are not gone!), but to avoid ending up like yesterday and having to chase again, I headed to the library anyway. I'd look into the footsteps as soon as I have a little more information. Now I know where to start looking for anything suspicious.

At the library, Pepper was in her usual mood: not very happy to see me… but she helped me out and directed me to a section that might be useful. So I tried to browse the titles in question to see if anything catched my eye.

Try Your Best!! Look through the books Action Die: 2 → total 6 (wits 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 3 and 0 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Solve the mystery of those weird statues. 2/8 Day: 0/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 4

I found a book: it's about stone things and statues, so there might be something to that, right? Apparently it also talks about the ones in Green River, and they're near an abandoned house... hmm, right where I heard the footsteps. Well, I actually heard them next to the library, and the abandoned house is right next to it. Makes sense I guess.

I decide to run outside and look for those statues.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Are the statues in plain sight? Roll: 32 → NO

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 5

I wouldn't say I was lucky. I didn't see the statues anywhere. Just an old abandoned house with a lilac roof… and a little burned. Yet the book said they were here!

"You have to look inside the house!" I heard.

I turned around and saw a rather strange little bat. Not at all creepy, no. I mustered up the courage and asked if he would take me inside the house to search.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Will you come with me? Roll: 86 → YES

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 6

So we went into the house (how scary! Ó﹏Ò) Suddenly, Whisper (the bat) started saying: "It's okay! Come out!" and a ghost came out of the pendant around his neck! Now… that's really weird (and not scary at all).

After the introductions, they explained to me a little about the house. So I tried asking them about the statues, just in case they knew something.

Try Your Best!! Ask about the statues Action Die: 6 → total 11 (wits 2 + pubblic speaking 1 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 1 and 1 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Solve the mystery of those weird statues. 5/8 Day: 0/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 7

Dusk explained to me where the statues are and what they're for: they're magical statues that help the spirits of Green River find their way. Their power is greatest on Founding Day (I need to keep that in mind), and it explained that I might be able to help some spirits with my magic during the holiday.

I headed to the part of the house where the statues are located to try out right away. They depicted many animals, and they glowed with a slightly violet light. Even though their power isn't very strong, I might have some luck today.

Try Your Best!! Use the magic statues to communicate Action Die: 3 → total 7 (shadow 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 4 and 7 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Solve the mystery of those weird statues. 7/8 Day: 0/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 8

A ghost of a past villager had appeared before me. A gorilla named Magnus, a painter. He seemed to know Dusk, and I tried to ask him about Green River's past.

Try Your Best!! Ask about the past Action Die: 4 → total 8 (heart 1 + pubblic speaking 1 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 3 and 2 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Learn the town’s past. 3/24 Day: 0/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 9

We talked about his life and how the village has changed over time. I don't know exactly how much time has passed. Magnus was a painter and used river water because he said it helped him create better works. Since it's magical water, I could certainly believe him (I should have thought of that for my painting too…).

Magnus had run out of time and said goodbye, but I wasn't happy. I wanted to know more. So I gave the statues another try.

Try Your Best!! Use the magic statues to communicate Action Die: 5 → total 9 (shadow 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 2 and 8 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Solve the mystery of those weird statues. 9/8 ✅ COMPLETED!!! * Day: 0/4 Ask about the past Action Die: 4 → total 8 (heart 1 + pubblic speaking 1 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 3 and 4 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Learn the town’s past. 6/24 Day: 1/4

* REAP THE BENEFIT Satisfaction + 2 Day 1/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 10

Juniper, a raccoon teacher, appeared. She explained that she was Pepper's mentor and took care of library matters and taught magic to the students in the dorm next door (just like Pepper).

She explained that water wasn't always so… magical (I really wasn't expecting that) and to try asking the mayor or checking the library to find out more. Then quickly she said goodbye and disappeared.

I stared at the statues for a while. That was a really strange feeling to talk to past ghosts. I continued talking to Dusk and Whisper to get to know them a little better (I talked to them a bit about the past few days), and they explained to me what that pendant the bat is carrying: it helps Dusk get out of the house. He explained that he'd like to meet Hesperia; he hasn't seen her in a while. I promised to bring him with me the first chance I get.

Quality time with Dusk / Whisper + 1 favor Day: 2/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 11

I went to the quest board: someone needs medicinal herbs. I'd better take care of it as soon as possible; it seems important.

In the meantime, I'll see if Miago is home so I can ask him about the river water.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Is Miago at home? Roll: 30 → NO

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 12

Miago's always out and about! How is he still mayor?! Damn him!

So I decided to go into the woods behind his house to look for those herbs.

Root Around!! (x 5) Find medical herbs Action Die: 5 → total 9 (wits 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 4 and 9 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Find a medicinal herb. 2/8 Day: 2/4 Find medical herbs Action Die: 2 → total 6 (wits 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 8 and 9 Result: Miss ⏳/⏳ Promise: Find a medicinal herb. 2/8 Day: 3/4 Find medical herbs Action Die: 4 → total 8 (wits 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 8 and 4 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Find a medicinal herb. 4/8 Day: 3/4 Find medical herbs Action Die: 4 → total 8 (wits 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 7 and 2 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Find a medicinal herb. 6/8 Day: 3/4 Find medical herbs Action Die: 5 → total 9 (wits 2 + luck 2) Challenge Dice: 0 and 3 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Find a medicinal herb. 8/8 ✅ COMPLETED!!! * Day: 3/4

* REAP THE BENEFIT Medicinal herb (6) Day 4/4

Winter 16, Bread day (Freezing Cold) – Part 13

I spent the rest of the day searching for herbs, and I even found more than one. I returned to my tent and ate a few berries. Tomorrow I'll find out who needed the herbs, but for now, it's best to go to bed.

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Promises updated!

Return to town and talk to Hesperia 4/12

Learn the town’s past 6/24

Start farming 8/12

Melon’s ingredients 5/12

Build a new house 0/40

Bring Dusk to Hesperia 0/4

Solve the mystery of those weird statues 8/8 ✅ COMPLETED!!!

Find a medicinal herb 8/8 ✅ COMPLETED!!!

We're doing pretty well with the promises. I need to get busy with the others that haven't been completed for a while.

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Winter 15 - Day 5

Campaign Masterpost Previous Day - Winter 14 Next Day - Winter 16

This is rare. The spirits feel absolutely neutral today. Your Action Rolls will not be affected today. Your Lucky Color is… Sea Green

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Kiwi’s Diary

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 1

I woke up with a start from the hail and did my best to put my things away in the tent (yes, even my bike, since I wasn't supposed to use it today). I dressed quickly, grabbed the painting, and ran to the library. The road seemed very long under the hail, and it almost gave me a nasty bump.

In the library, Pepper greeted me, not very happy to have only just discovered me (and all muddy too). She led me to a small fireplace in the entrance, where she made me take off my shoes and everything else I could to avoid getting everything wet. I stayed in pants and a T-shirt, since it's quite warm inside the building.

Then she led me to a larger room in the library where the other residents of Green River were also present. I saw Sindri busy showing-off about a sword, two mice trying to cast a spell, the mayor was very busy too… and there was music everywhere and plenty of food.

Pepper explained to me how the art festival works: everyone has to bring a piece of art and show it to the others (so sweet). With that, she left as if she couldn't wait to get rid of me, which was just as well. I headed to the buffet and celebrated, stuffing myself to the max (I hadn't eaten yesterday, okay?). After a bit of chatter with my neighbors, whom I didn't recognize (maybe they were tourists… who knows?), Pepper announced the start of the presentations.

After several presentations, it was my turn. I had to prove that the painting I'd created wasn't somehow the result of luck. Luckily, I'm a gifted yapper.

Try Your Best!! Make a good impression Action Die: 3 → total 5 (public speaking skill 1 + heart 1) Challenge Dice: 5 and 2 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Day: 0/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 2

Luckily, everyone loved my painting (even the tourists, apparently)! After the other exhibitions, each more beautiful than the last, Pepper offered to keep the painting (at least for now), so it wouldn't be further damaged by the weather. Everyone spent the rest of the morning talking about the various works. When it was time to leave, I took the opportunity to give my gift to Sindri, taking him aside.

Stuffed Peppers (1) Value (1) + Favorite (x2) + Birthday (x2) Total: 4 Sindri total favor: 5

Sindri was shocked; he wasn't expecting a gift from me! He said maybe we could eat them together tonight. Okay!

Day: 1/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 3

I ran to the questboard and saw something really interesting. Solve the mystery of the statues? What statues? So I decided to go to Miago to see if he knew anything about it.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Is Miago home? Roll: 45 → NO • Do I see anyone in the square? Roll: 73 → YES • Do I know who it is? Roll: 2 → NO and it complicates things.

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 4

I saw someone in the square, but I didn't recognize them (could it be those tourists from earlier in the bookstore?). As soon as they saw me coming toward them, he ran away, and I decided to chase. They were headed toward the main road... I had to try to catch up with them as quickly as possible, or I wouldn't have found then in this hail.

Try Your Best!! Fast chase! Action Die: 1 → total 2 (edge 1) Challenge Dice: 8 and 4 Result: Miss ⏳/⏳ Day: 2/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 5

Obviously I had lost sight of them, since my legs are not suited to running and the hail certainly didn't help.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Do I see any traces? Roll: 13 → NO

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 6

No way, I didn't even see any tracks to follow. I decided to head back to my tent, feeling discouraged, and try to find at least a few berries in my favorite bush.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Are there any berries? Roll: 67 → YES

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 7

Okay, I knew the weather wasn't great but I could still start digging to prepare the farm.

Try Your Best!! (x2) Till the soil Action Die: 5 → total 9 (farming 1 + iron 3) Challenge Dice: 2 and 2 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Start farming. 2/12 Day: 2/4 Till the soil Action Die: 1 → total 5 (farming 1 + iron 3) Challenge Dice: 3 and 2 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Start farming. 4/12 Day: 2/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 8

I'd managed to create a nice, comfortable space for my future seedlings, near my tent. YAY! I immediately regained my good mood and headed to the general store.

Logic explained to me that seasonal seeds are free in Green River and that I can pick them up whenever I want (WOW!). Out-of-season seeds, of course, cost money (well favor..). So I decided to grab a few bags of seeds to start my own little veggy garden.

Roll on winter crops for type seeds: 79 Cauliflower seeds (1) 98 Yam seeds (1) 67 Beet seeds (1) 84 Leek seeds (1) 69 Broccoli seeds (1)

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 9

Once I got home, I started preparing my future veggy garden, I sowed seeds and watered everything thoroughly.

Try Your Best!! Sow and water Action Die: 3 → total 7 (farming 1 + iron 3) Challenge Dice: 3 and 6 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Start farming. 6/12 Day: 2/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 10

Since it was still hailing, I hoped the new seedlings wouldn't suffer too much. I decided to perform a little magic to keep them safe, just for today.

Try Your Best!! Help the plants Action Die: 5 → total 8 (farming 1 + shadow 2) Challenge Dice: 0 and 6 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Start farming. 8/12 Day: 2/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 11

After working this little magic on my plants, I noticed my magic stone starting to go crazy. I thought maybe Sindri could help me, since I also had to see him for dinner. Win-win situation.

I quickly headed to Sindri's house... but along the way I strained my ears to see if I could hear anything (hoping for some noise that would point me in the direction of the chase I did earlier today).

Ask the spirit of the forest • Do I notice anything on the street? Roll: 41 → NO

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 12

My witchy senses were obviously not at their peak. I really needed to fix the stone.

I arrived at Sindri's, and while we were having dinner, I explained to him what was happening. He explained that we could try to fix it together, and if it doesn't work... goodbye stone, and I'll have to buy another.

Try Your Best!! Repair the magic stone Action Die: 5 → total 8 (shadow 2 + Sindri favor 1) Challenge Dice: 0 and 8 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Day: 2/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 13

My stone was as good as new! After the success, we continued to talk a lot about magical items and other stuff, and we didn't realize how much time was passing.

Quality time with Sindri + 1 favor Day: 3/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 14

When I decided to go home, I headed towards the forest road, so that I could look for something nice along the way.

Root Around!! Wander the wilderness looking for anything of value • First roll: 53 fish (1) Day: 4/4

Winter 15, Rest day (hail) – Part 15

I have no idea how a fish ended up in the forest... maybe it's best not to ask too many questions (it's mine now anyway). It was time to go to bed, and I moved my bike from inside the tent to under the tree, hoping tomorrow wouldn't bring more hail.

SKILL UPGRADE! Satisfaction (2) → New skill acquired: Foraging

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Promises updated!

Return to town and talk to Hesperia 4/12

Learn the town’s past 0/24

Start farming 8/12

Melon’s ingredients 5/12

Build a new house 0/40

Solve the mystery of those weird statues 0/8

Man, thanks to the thunderstorms of the last few days (due to the heat) I have a lot of played days to upload.

I'll have to take a break from playing for a bit and catch up on things.

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World settings

Masterpost

Brightbone is a modern city full of urban legends, but lately strange things have been happening with increasing frequency in Pet Heights. The Doggo Club was formed to investigate what humans can't solve (at least in this part of town).

Brightbone: Pet Heights Map

Made with Medieval Fantasy City Generator by watabou https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator Added the icons with clip studio paint

LEGEND

① Tofu's house ② Doggo Club

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Club Application Form

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Name: Tofu

I would like to join the Doggo Club

Reason for joining the club:

Want to proof best doggo rights.

Skills:

I can sniff very good

Human can't handle the cuteness

Memelord

Notes:

♬♩♫♪ I wanna be the very doggo Like no dog ever was (DUN DUN DUN) To sniff them is my real test To solve them is my cause ♪♫♬♩

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General

Urban Legend Club / 都市伝説部 by onemorepotatochip on itch.io

Doggo Club

Tofu character sheet

Pet Heights map & settings

ADVENTURES

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Day 6 - Spinner's Cot

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The village of Spinner's Cot is incredible. The inhabitants live in houses among the trees, and there are elevator systems for little ones like me who can't climb. We arrived just in time to take one of those elevators. A squirrel held the door open for us before it took off without us. I don't know why a squirrel would take the elevator… given that they can climb, but the same could be said for Eco, so maybe it's best not to ask too many questions. We were pretty cramped on the ride to the center of the village, and we started talking to this squirrel to take our minds off things. His name was Monetino, and he explained that he's been doing this job in the village for a while. We told him about our adventure with ARTO to repay his kindness. We also chatted with other passengers, and it was exhausting. But once we got up there… the view was worth it. Eco was right to want to come all this way.

Photo reference by Wai Lok Chan on Unsplash

A dove immediately came out to greet us after recognizing us as members of the Poulticepounder Guild. Mirta (the dove) told us that her friend Melia (a lizard) was shedding her skin and was in full itch phase, and asked if we could help her in any way. We entered her house and luckily found some Ash in her bonfire, which was a great help in healing her, along with the Mint we'd found the other day.

Outside the house, we could hear screams and bickering… we rushed over to try to resolve the issue. The seagull we found the other day in the swamp and the elevator squirrel were arguing because the seagull wanted to bring more found items to the village to sell, but the squirrel had other things to do and couldn't use the elevators at will. We tried to reason with them for at least three hours, and finally agreed that at the end of the day we would help the squirrel and the seagull carry all the stuff up. That way, no elevator rides would be delayed for the wild animals.

Before the day was over, however, we headed to the nearby woods to grab a few more ingredients, went to the market to buy some tools (a bag and a net), and then helped the seagull. What a chore! But we managed to finish our journey unscathed, and everything was fine.

Now we can relax for a while in this village until the next adventure.

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...And here concludes Nocciola and Eco's first adventure. I'm sure I messed up a few rules while playing, but I had a lot of fun considering it was my first solo TTRPG I've played for at least an entire journey.

I'll probably play the downtime and transition between adventures the next time I get back into the game. And maybe I'll even come up with a better system for keeping track of things (like I'm doing now for Iron Valley).

I hope you enjoyed Nocciola and Eco as characters, and the little accompanying drawings (which weren't planned).

Thanks for joining me on this experience, and I'll see you next time (⁠｡ > ⁠ω < ⁠｡⁠) ♡ .ᐟ

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Day 5 - ARTO's majestic forest

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Forest - Wilds / ARTO's majestic forest

We set off along the path early in the morning and had traveled quite a distance, when I smelled it right away. A small Garden Mint was on the side of the road. And no one had noticed it before us! How lucky! I took advantage of it, given its rarity, and added it to my bag. A very noisy sparrow saw the whole thing, and I thought he was going to tell the neighboring village... luckily he didn't tell on us; it was just someone looking for help. He had Forgeclawed burns, poor thing. We were gathering Rhubarb and Royal Jelly nearby to help the poor sparrow when suddenly Eco noticed a bear had woken up from his nap... probably attracted by the smell of honey when we collected the Royal Jelly. He ran towards us, and we had no choice but to run away. We didn't know there were Behemoths in the area. In our haste, we even lost the Royal Jelly. It slipped out of my hands without me noticing. (╥ᆺ╥;)

We returned to the sparrow, disheartened and defeated. Eco spoke on my behalf and explained that we couldn't help him, but we told him to go to the nearest village, otherwise the wounds and burns could become serious problems. The sparrow thanked us and explained that this patch of forest is called "ARTO's majestic forest" (yes, all caps, the bear probably doesn't understand lowercase letters) before taking a different route from us. Watching the little animal walk away sadly, we then headed towards our destination: Spinner's Cot (and we'll tell them to put up a bear warning sign, even though they should have done sooner).

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Day 4 - Friends & Behemoths

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Bog - Wilds

Back on the trail, we ran into another Poulticepounder. Eco recognized her immediately: Calendula the owl! She specializes in healing ailments like Wounds and Instinct. A newt showed up from the swamps asking for help with his Anxious Scratching, which is driving him crazy. Calendula immediately helped us gather something nearby. We quickly found everything we needed, but… in the swamp, there were also the remains of a Behemoth. Eco explained that one of them was wandering around here and probably got muddy and couldn't get out.

We also found a few extra ingredients for our travels: Birch Polypore (which will help with wounds). Then we went to our newt friend with the remedy. He said it was pretty good, too. I'm really happy. The newt showered us with so many gifts: an imported resin tool, a seed that survived the spring cleaning, and a seedling that belonged to a dear friend of his. I don't know how we'll manage to carry it all. I hope Eco has room under his wings. The day was coming to an end when we said goodbye to Calendula and got ready for bed.

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Day 3 - Losing time

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Bog - Wilds

We didn't stay long with the squirrel and after a short nap we set off again. The sun was already setting and orange lights were making the marshes glow. These strange lights caught Eco's attention. We started chasing them, not caring that we were losing sight of the trail.

The only thing these lights led us to was a large, smelly hole. What a waste of time! We had to waste precious hours of that night trying to find our way back.

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Day 2 - Tickbitten, twice shy

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Bog - Wilds

An otter was organizing debris and moss into colorful piles beside the trail we were walking. We approached to get a better look and ask him what he was doing. A work of art! Why didn't we think of it before? it was so obvious! The otter seemed very pleased with his work and watched critically from afar, nodding to himself. We didn't bother him further because an anxious squirrel appeared in front of us, begging for help. He had a serious case of Tickbitten and it was obvious from afar.

So we stayed nearby to look for some Thistle. Meanwhile, we found a seagull intent on exploring the marshes like a scuba diver. He claimed to be the founder of the Peatdiver, and although he hadn't yet managed to convince anyone to join his guild (who knows why?), he was convinced he could find treasure in all that mud. We stayed with him for a while to let him explore the area, operating the bellows to allow him to breathe, thanks to the air in his helmet, and… he found a beautiful flint seed that he then gave to us. We lost a good two hours of light for that seed, but I hope that seagull has regained some confidence.

We then went to the nearby village of Spoutneck, in an attempt to find the last missing ingredient for our squirrel friend. In the village, the Craftpaws are working to transform reeds into works of art. You can see tapestries hanging around the village in every corner. I'm sure our otter artist definitely comes from this village. Luckily, in one of the village houses, a lady has some large pots of Violets. Just what we needed! We asked for a small flower to help a wild animal, and in exchange we told them about our adventures so far. Once the exchange was over, we immediately prepared what we needed for the squirrel: a nice anti-tick ointment.

We set out to return to our friend, but first we stopped to gather a few more ingredients along the way. We found some more Thistle... you never know when it will come in handy. Immediately afterward, we heard a terrible cry for help and ran in that direction: a little friend was being robbed! We immediately intervened to stop the thief and, with the strength of our paws and wings, managed to scare him away, recovering the loot. The little friend thanked us and will pass on a kind word to everyone about our Guild.

We returned to our squirrel friend and smeared the ointment. The ticks disappeared instantly, and our new friend, now less anxious, gave us a glass device.

I hope I've upheld the Guild's reputation, even if now I just want to sleep.

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Name: Whisper Species: Bat Job: Traveller / Tourist Birthday: Summer 8 Age: Young adult Pronouns: He/him Traits: Naive, loyal Charm: Pendant (to keep Dusk in) Hobby: Pranks Fav Location: Ghost house Relationship: Friend with Dusk

Likes: Berries Loves: Mushrooms Dislikes: Honey Hates: Cloths

👕 CLOTHES 👕

FAVOR: 1

Heart Events: 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 Notes: He comes from a near village to play with Dusk. He loves to carry him around in the pendant.

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Winter 14 - Day 4

Campaign Masterpost Previous Day - Winter 13 Next Day - Winter 15

This is rare. The spirits feel absolutely neutral today. Your Action Rolls will not be affected today. Your Lucky Color is… Sea Green

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Kiwi’s Diary

Winter 14, Laundry day (cloudy) – Part 1

Luckily, there wasn't much snow around. I looked at the new calendar and realized that tomorrow would be Sindri's birthday. I had to get busy! But first, I wanted to go to Mayor Miago's house to update my map. I saw a lot of buildings on the streets and in the square that I'd like to know more about. I got on my bike and headed to the square. I tried knocking on Miago's door.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Is Miago at home? Roll: 30 → NO

Winter 14, Laundry day (cloudy) – Part 2

No response... I'd try again later. Sindri loves food, so I had to think of something good to give. I immediately thought of Melon and their bar. If I found something to trade, they'd definitely gave me something useful. I went into the woods behind the square to search a bit.

Root Around!! (x 2) Find winter crops Action Die: 2 → total 4 (wits 2) Challenge Dice: 9 and 0 Result: Weak Hit ⏳/✅ Promise: Melon’s ingredients. 1/12 Day: 1/4 Action Die: 3 → total 5 (wits 2) Challenge Dice: 0 and 8 Result: Weak Hit ✅/⏳ Promise: Melon’s ingredients. 2/12 Day: 2/4 Roll on winter crops: 63 Raspberry (1) 5 Cineraria (1)

Winter 14, Laundry day (cloudy) – Part 3

After finding some fruit I ran up to Melon's Tree bar to try to barter.

Try Your Best!! Trade ingredients with Melon Action Die: 3 → total 6 (public speaking skill 1 + wits 2) Challenge Dice: 6 and 2 Result: Strong Hit ✅/✅ Promise: Melon’s ingredients. 5/12 Day: 2/4 Roll on food for trade with Raspberry (1): 78 Stuffed peppers (1)

Winter 14, Laundry day (cloudy) – Part 4

Melon explained to me that he knows Sindri well and that they're his favorites (or at least the ones on his menu), so I can be sure of getting them tomorrow! YAY! Saying goodbye, I climbed down from the tree and decided to try at Miago's house again.

Ask the spirit of the forest • Is Miago at home? Roll: 54 → YES

Winter 14, Laundry day (cloudy) – Part 5

Miago was finally there. He explained to me that he had gone surfing behind the house. I explained to him that I needed an update on the map, since I had only noted two things (or rather Lime had noted them for me). Miago went towards his books (Mayor stuff I guess) and copied various things. There was a lot of things I wasn't aware of or hadn't noticed while walking around these days! The mayor also reminded me that there is an Art festival tomorrow and that I should bring something about it to the library tomorrow morning.

Too bad I didn't have any material, so I headed towards the general store next door in the hope that Logic (that's apparently the owner's name) has something to exchange for the Cineraria I found earlier.

I entered the shop and it was full of objects of all kinds, I looked around a bit but I didn't see what I needed. So I asked the crow in front of me (Logic!). He explained to me how his shop works and that I can find anything, but that I had to convince him to get the materials I needed. Ok then...

Try Your Best!! Trade with Logic Action Die: 1 → total 4 (wits 2 + public speaking skill 1) Challenge Dice: 1 and 6 Result: Weak Hit ✅/⏳ Day: 3/4 Trade: Cineraria (1) ↔ Canvas (1) + 1d3 (2) and Colors (1)

Winter 14, Laundry day (cloudy) – Part 6

After quite a bit of negotiation, I managed to come out on top, getting some canvases and paints to prepare my masterpiece for tomorrow's party... if today's attempt goes badly, I can try again tomorrow morning before taking everything to the library.

I headed to the tent on my trusty bike and made myself comfortable to create a masterpiece. I really didn't want to make a fool of myself.

Try Your Best!! Paint a beautiful picture! Action Die: 2 → total 4 (wits 2) Challenge Dice: 0 and 9 Result: Weak Hit ✅/⏳ Day: 4/4

Winter 14, Laundry day (cloudy) – Part 7

I wouldn't have called it my greatest masterpiece. Among the things I had available for inspiration was Poinsettia... but I don't think I succeeded. Oh well, after all, I'm an aspiring magician, not an aspiring painter! And as I continue to think about my painting, my stomach growled... in the rush to get everything done, I forgot to eat! Tomorrow I'll get some berries from the nearby bush just in case (hoping some other animal hasn't gotten there before me). For now, all that's left to do is go to bed fasting. (╥﹏╥)

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Promises updated!

Return to town and talk to Hesperia 4/12

Learn the town’s past 0/24

Start farming 0/12

Melon’s ingredients 5/12

Build a new house 0/40

It was a quick day (at least compared to the previous ones), and I can't wait to see what happens during the Art festival. What do you think of Kiwi's poinsettia painting?

(still currently drawing for the first two days)