Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) You are the people of the trading town of Thornwood, deep in the Valley of Mist. The Valley is an important pass between the Thousand Lakes of the south and the City of Jade to the north. In the valley is an ancient forest, some say older than the valley itself. The forest was a strange and enchanted place for a long time, where the elves danced, and an unearthly light seemed to illuminate the forest. A month ago, the forests changed. The lights stopped, and the music stopped playing; the forest was quiet for the first time in a thousand years. For a while, that was all that happened. For a while, the forest was still, holding its breath. Then it began to scream. The trees contorted, twisting themselves into grotesque knots and leaves sharp as knives. The ground shook beneath the town, and the ever-present mountains began to fade into the distance as if the forest seemed to expand. The sky flashed black, and when the light returned, the road into and out of Thornwood was gone. Luckily, several bands of adventurers were in the town at the time, and they all volunteered to go into the forest and find the source of the change. Few returned, and those that did were… broken inside. They spoke of stag-horned men dragging them through the forest and bringing them to a place where the stars were gone. Now a strange sickness has begun to spread, and you decide to do something. Form parties, investigate, talk to other villagers and end this madness. @Canada Lover @The Honorable One @Ookla the Bees @Ookla thePresentParticiple @Ookla the Erased @Ookla the Believer Quote You've all been sent some hooks, I recommend speaking to some of the npcs, all of whom are labeled on the map, then going into the forest, exploring your hooks or just random parts of the forest. There are secrets galore on the world map (which is currently obscured by a fog of war), and in order to solve the mystery and fix it, you'll need to find at least some of these. In order to keep track of you, put your location # in bold above, like I did below. These numbers are really completely random and don't try to read into them, it will just give you a headache. Please speak in quotes for out of character, and if you have any asks or suggestions, PM me and I'll try my best to add them. To those not in the game, you can still join late, just PM me first and we can get you in. Area 1: Thornwood The day is normal, or as normal as it can be since the Change occurred. The sky is blue, and the sun is shining, but the birds are not singing. Midway through his sermon, the Father coughs up blood but waves off Sister Sarah's help; he is not the first and will not be the last. The Mayor calls a meeting, to which all but old man Thomas comes. You decide that you must figure it out yourself, since everone else has failed you. You leave the meeting and.... Edited December 2, 2023 by Ookla the Silver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Quote I think you mentioned the wrong me xD 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltonicKeys he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Area 1: Thornwood Laegon drags a tree felling axe from his house, proudly polished and oiled. He knew what was about to happen will be the same as it has been for the past month, but it seemed to help him feel better in the morning. He found the nearest, most non-threatening tree to his house, took a proper stance and swung his axe as hard as he could. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Ookla the Believer said: Quote I think it pings both of you cus two separate accounts don't show up. @Ookla the Believer 27 minutes ago, Ookla the Bees said: Area 1: Thornwood Laegon drags a tree felling axe from his house, proudly polished and oiled. He knew what was about to happen will be the same as it has been for the past month, but it seemed to help him feel better in the morning. He found the nearest, most non-threatening tree to his house, took a proper stance and swung his axe as hard as he could. A branch swings down and catches the axe. A pinecone falls down on your head. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Ookla the Silver said: @Ookla the Believer A branch swings down and catches the axe. A pinecone falls down on your head. Quote Not quite…try ookia 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Ookla the Believer said: @OokIa the Believer Quote I'M GOING TO SHATTER YOU LIKE GLASS. Both of you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, Ookla the Silver said: @OokIa the Believer Quote Shatter us like Adonalsium instead Because we are gods *cringes* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Ookla the Believer said: Quote No no... I'M THE GOD HERE *Cackles* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Magi she/her Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Area 1: Thornwood Chiyo was very busy cleaning tables at the tavern, though she did more daydreaming and looking out the small windows than actual work. What was the point in doing something not related to food anyway? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ookla the Magician said: Area 1: Thornwood Chiyo was very busy cleaning tables at the tavern, though she did more daydreaming and looking out the small windows than actual work. What was the point in doing something not related to food anyway? Area 1: Thornwood You find a massive pool of beer under a table. Mike yells from behind the bar "How's it going hon!?" Edited November 27, 2023 by Ookla the Silver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Magi she/her Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Ookla the Silver said: Area 1: Thornwood You find a massive pool of beer under a table. Mike yells from behind the bar "How's it going hon!?" "UuuuuuuuuuUuh, we have a mop right?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Ookla the Magician said: "UuuuuuuuuuUuh, we have a mop right?" "Yup! Right by the bar!" You hear what sounds like glass crashing down "I'm OK!!" Leaning on the bar is a mop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Magi she/her Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Ookla the Silver said: "Yup! Right by the bar!" You hear what sounds like glass crashing down "I'm OK!!" Leaning on the bar is a mop. Chiyo grabs the mop, ignoring the crashing sound. It was probably fine. She begins working on cleaning the beer spill up, careful not to get any stains on her clothes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Ookla the Magician said: Chiyo grabs the mop, ignoring the crashing sound. It was probably fine. She begins working on cleaning the beer spill up, careful not to get any stains on her clothes. The door swings open, and a horned man walks in; you recognize this as farmer Beltove "Is Mike in?" Quote This is a really funny scene from when this was a dnd game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Magi she/her Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Ookla the Silver said: The door swings open, and a horned man walks in; you recognize this as farmer Beltove "Is Mike in?" "Yep, breaking stuff in the back." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 21 minutes ago, Ookla the Magician said: "Yep, breaking stuff in the back." He smirks and goes out back 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Lover Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 #2 The River Quinn fished. She loved fishing. But something appeared to be wrong. The water was... off somehow. She didn't quite know what was up however. @Ookla the Silver Quote Is this okay? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Canada Lover said: #2 The River Quinn fished. She loved fishing. But something appeared to be wrong. The water was... off somehow. She didn't quite know what was up however. @Ookla the Silver Quote yeah thats good The water is burbling and you see little bone drifting down the river 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Redacted- he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Area 1: Thornwood Norelt walked out his front door and made his way toward Guard Jackson's tower. "Any changes in the forest?" He called up. @Ookla the Silver Quote All good? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Ookla the Erased said: Area 1: Thornwood Norelt walked out his front door and made his way toward Guard Jackson's tower. "Any changes in the forest?" He called up. @Ookla the Silver Area 1: Thornwood "Just the usual! Laegons being attacked by a tree, but eh could be worse." Edited November 27, 2023 by Ookla the Silver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Lover Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ookla the Silver said: The water is burbling and you see little bone drifting down the river Area #2: The River Quinn fished it up and examined it. Quote She's seeing what type of bone, like what animal. Also, does the river have a name? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltonicKeys he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ookla the Silver said: A branch swings down and catches the axe. A pinecone falls down on your head. Area 1 - Thornwood Sigh. Yanking the axe head from the branch, Laegon picks up the pinecone and half-heartedly throws it back up. He pointed at his axe, then at the spot where it would have landed. "I swear, one day," he muttered to the tree. Quote How's the village wood storage going? Can they light any fires or are they just cold all the time? Edited November 27, 2023 by Ookla the Bees 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenclawjedi42 Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Area one: Thornwood Autumn knocks on the door of the Town Crier’s house. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenti he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ookla the Bees said: Area 1 - Thornwood Sigh. Yanking the axe head from the branch, Laegon picks up the pinecone and half-heartedly throws it back up. He pointed at his axe, then at the spot where it would have landed. "I swear, one day," he muttered to the tree. Quote They have pretty good stores for now. Luckily, it's summer, so it's not cold. Yet. The tree does not respond. 16 minutes ago, Canada Lover said: Area #2: The River Quinn fished it up and examined it. Quote .... I forget to give the river a name. uhhhh the Redhallow It's a canine animal of some sort, judging by size, a dog or a fox. 5 minutes ago, Ookla thePresentParticiple said: Area one: Thornwood Autumn knocks on the door of the Town Crier’s house. He opens the door, looking like he just woke up. "What" he groans 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Redacted- he/him Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 23 minutes ago, Ookla the Silver said: Area 1: Thornwood "Just the usual! Laegons being attacked by a tree, but eh could be worse." "Ahh, a classic. Mind if I come up to watch?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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