Post by garamond on Feb 1, 2024 4:13:26 GMT
Entry 1: RagnaX
What is your name?
RagnaX
What is your occupation?
Merchant
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Lemongrass
What is your question or problem?
Green squirrels are known for being peaceful, but they have harassed my family and I, repeatedly, for many yuris. Green squirrels keep getting into my house and destroying my furniture. I left a watch dog in front of my house, but the green squirrels always find a way in. They chew holes in the roof and walls, they jump inside when the window is open, and once they get inside they tend to do untold amounts of damage.
Do you have any suggestions for how I can live my life in peace without green squirrels making every day a nightmare? I tried to feed them but they are greedy and always want more acorns. I played my flute in an attempt to calm them down, but to no avail. Is there some sort of potion, enchantment, or curse that could be put on the squirrels to keep them away?
Entry 2: Departed
What is your name?
Departed
What is your occupation?
A beginner anew.
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Lemongrass is divine.
What is your question or problem?
This is going to be a long story but I'll try to keep it brief.
I walked a particular path as far back as memory serves. Enraptured in umbra, I wandered in shadow, never straying to the radiant left nor to the crepuscule right.
Eventually, I came upon similar individuals who welcomed me home. There, I found respite within gray twilight. When my time came, I left that place to wander once again.
Boring so far, yes, but this is where it gets good. Suddenly, there was a pshhhwshsshshzzzshshshsh and everything went zzzxxxzxzzxyxxyyyxx and next thing I know innumerable Yuri passed (except they call them Hyul now). I finally awaken... scantily clad, terribly older, and terribly weaker. I go to do my rogue thing and... nope. Invisible... naw mate. Ambush... smack into the wall. The first thing I do is get ganked by some wolves and die. Ugh... my head...
I'm crackling full of mystical arcane energy, my yin/yang is a complete catastrophe, and I think I might explode at any moment.
...advice?
Entry 3: Narue
What is your name
Narue Evenstar
What is your occupation?
I have always gathered the resources of the wild for my family - peat, lichen, sap, herbs, and so forth. Recently I also started training as a scribe!
Pick a scent:
lemongrass
What is your question or problem?
Have you ever loved someone who is... potentially... kind of evil?
When I first arrived in Nagnang, an almost-naked child of the forest who knew nothing of life in the Kingdoms, a mysterious woman helped me. In fact many people did, and I was suprised by the kindness I found, but one person in particular took me under her wing. She gave me clothes, she gave me advice, and maybe her greatest gift of all was her moral support; I was afraid of battle, and no less afraid of talking to strangers, you see.
These gifts are not diminished by what I am about to tell you. While she has been caring toward me, she also displays strange affinities... she laughs when she kills small animals, which I go out of my way to protect; in fact she seems to have a fixation on death. She likes to confound and agitate people, while I strive to be kind to everyone I meet. This extends even to me; she once convinced me to eat rotting seaweed, and I have since learned to be less credulous. One day she even recruited a stranger to be her slave. She is cavalier about these things. It?s like she has no ability to differentiate between right and wrong.
I see her as an older sister and love even her... quirks. Thus I find myself strangely torn. Should I be wary of her wild unpredictability? Should I accept her for who she is, the dark that balances my light? Should I ask her to be my Blood Sister, or should I fear the demonic gleam in her eye?
Entry 4: Zaventh
What is your name?
Zaventh K'urimja
What is your occupation?
Chronicler of Forgotten Lore
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Lemongrass, for its sharpness mirrors the edge of a keen mind
What is your question or problem?
Dearest Miss Gary,
In that deep and wild wood of the Wilderness, somewhere between Kugnae and Buya, I find myself at a crossroads. Metaphorically speaking, of course. My life, akin to a but one flicker of the faintest star, has always danced on the edges of the enigmatic and the unknown. As one who has delved deeply into the mysteries of the Shadow path, I've encountered spirits as playful as the breeze and secrets as heavy as the earth.
Yet, here I stand, perplexed by a quandary most unusual and, dare I say, a tad mundane for a soul such as mine. It concerns, of all things, the heart. Yes, Miss Gary, even a shadow-walker like myself is not immune to the whims of such a capricious organ.
You see, I've recently found myself ensnared by the affections of two individuals. One, as radiant as the sun, brings light to my oft-darkened world. Their laughter is like a melody that pierces the silence of my solitude. Their presence is like the first burst of daylight, dispelling the gloom that often accompanies my shadow-laden existence. Their spirit is warm and encompassing, a stark contrast to the cool embrace of the shadows I am accustomed to.
On the other hand, there exists another, an enigma wrapped in the cloak of night. They are the moon to my starless sky, a quiet companion in the realm of twilight whispers and secrets. Their understanding of the darker, more profound aspects of existence mirrors the depths of my own soul. In their eyes, I see the reflection of my own understanding of the universe's hidden truths. Their presence is a soothing balm to the often turbulent storms that rage within me.
Thus, my dilemma is a dilemma that is as simple as it is novel. My query to you, oh oracle of wisdom and whimsy, is thus: How does one choose between the brilliant radiance of the sun, a love that promises to bring light and warmth to one's days, and the serene luminescence of the moon, a love that offers understanding and companionship in the quiet, introspective nights?
I patiently await your sagacious counsel,
Between-Shadow-and-Light
Entry 5: DragonJ
What is your name?
DragonJ
What is your occupation?
Tailor and bar keep
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass:
Lemongrass
What is your question or problem?
(Please provide any background information that may apply.)
Miss Gary, I come to you tonight out of humility and gratitude that you would take the time to hear the ails of my heart. The fact that you possess a clairvoyant nature that could offer insight and wisdom gives me a glimmer of hope for my strained, and what feels now hopeless relationship with my wife Mehok.
To give you an understanding of our marriage, we were drawn to each other almost from the first time our lives crossed paths. The way her hair fell on her shoulders, how a smile from her warmed me like brandy, when she laughed it was infectious, her heart was kind and full of compassion, her gaze would comfort my soul, just the way she was made me yearn for her more and more. This love we had, I didn't question. I just knew nothing could cripple it.
But alas, time has worn on our now weary souls. Our interests differ, our passions don't align. What we used to share almost seems to separate us. When I try to show her I care, she doesn't believe me. When I try to show her I can be trusted, she doubts whatever I say. When I try to prove my worth as a husband, she casts it aside. There seems to be no way to give her what she wants. She tells me to go figure myself out, before we can figure each other out. What does that mean?
Miss Gary, I ask you this, what do I need to do to learn who I am and what I want in life? My wife says this is what pushes us apart. Because I don't know what I want, I can't give her what she wants.
Thank you so much for your time, thought, consideration, and divine insight over my circumstances. I truly didn't know where to turn until I saw your posting.
Sincerely,
DragonJ
What is your name?
RagnaX
What is your occupation?
Merchant
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Lemongrass
What is your question or problem?
Green squirrels are known for being peaceful, but they have harassed my family and I, repeatedly, for many yuris. Green squirrels keep getting into my house and destroying my furniture. I left a watch dog in front of my house, but the green squirrels always find a way in. They chew holes in the roof and walls, they jump inside when the window is open, and once they get inside they tend to do untold amounts of damage.
Do you have any suggestions for how I can live my life in peace without green squirrels making every day a nightmare? I tried to feed them but they are greedy and always want more acorns. I played my flute in an attempt to calm them down, but to no avail. Is there some sort of potion, enchantment, or curse that could be put on the squirrels to keep them away?
Entry 2: Departed
What is your name?
Departed
What is your occupation?
A beginner anew.
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Lemongrass is divine.
What is your question or problem?
This is going to be a long story but I'll try to keep it brief.
I walked a particular path as far back as memory serves. Enraptured in umbra, I wandered in shadow, never straying to the radiant left nor to the crepuscule right.
Eventually, I came upon similar individuals who welcomed me home. There, I found respite within gray twilight. When my time came, I left that place to wander once again.
Boring so far, yes, but this is where it gets good. Suddenly, there was a pshhhwshsshshzzzshshshsh and everything went zzzxxxzxzzxyxxyyyxx and next thing I know innumerable Yuri passed (except they call them Hyul now). I finally awaken... scantily clad, terribly older, and terribly weaker. I go to do my rogue thing and... nope. Invisible... naw mate. Ambush... smack into the wall. The first thing I do is get ganked by some wolves and die. Ugh... my head...
I'm crackling full of mystical arcane energy, my yin/yang is a complete catastrophe, and I think I might explode at any moment.
...advice?
Entry 3: Narue
What is your name
Narue Evenstar
What is your occupation?
I have always gathered the resources of the wild for my family - peat, lichen, sap, herbs, and so forth. Recently I also started training as a scribe!
Pick a scent:
lemongrass
What is your question or problem?
Have you ever loved someone who is... potentially... kind of evil?
When I first arrived in Nagnang, an almost-naked child of the forest who knew nothing of life in the Kingdoms, a mysterious woman helped me. In fact many people did, and I was suprised by the kindness I found, but one person in particular took me under her wing. She gave me clothes, she gave me advice, and maybe her greatest gift of all was her moral support; I was afraid of battle, and no less afraid of talking to strangers, you see.
These gifts are not diminished by what I am about to tell you. While she has been caring toward me, she also displays strange affinities... she laughs when she kills small animals, which I go out of my way to protect; in fact she seems to have a fixation on death. She likes to confound and agitate people, while I strive to be kind to everyone I meet. This extends even to me; she once convinced me to eat rotting seaweed, and I have since learned to be less credulous. One day she even recruited a stranger to be her slave. She is cavalier about these things. It?s like she has no ability to differentiate between right and wrong.
I see her as an older sister and love even her... quirks. Thus I find myself strangely torn. Should I be wary of her wild unpredictability? Should I accept her for who she is, the dark that balances my light? Should I ask her to be my Blood Sister, or should I fear the demonic gleam in her eye?
Entry 4: Zaventh
What is your name?
Zaventh K'urimja
What is your occupation?
Chronicler of Forgotten Lore
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Lemongrass, for its sharpness mirrors the edge of a keen mind
What is your question or problem?
Dearest Miss Gary,
In that deep and wild wood of the Wilderness, somewhere between Kugnae and Buya, I find myself at a crossroads. Metaphorically speaking, of course. My life, akin to a but one flicker of the faintest star, has always danced on the edges of the enigmatic and the unknown. As one who has delved deeply into the mysteries of the Shadow path, I've encountered spirits as playful as the breeze and secrets as heavy as the earth.
Yet, here I stand, perplexed by a quandary most unusual and, dare I say, a tad mundane for a soul such as mine. It concerns, of all things, the heart. Yes, Miss Gary, even a shadow-walker like myself is not immune to the whims of such a capricious organ.
You see, I've recently found myself ensnared by the affections of two individuals. One, as radiant as the sun, brings light to my oft-darkened world. Their laughter is like a melody that pierces the silence of my solitude. Their presence is like the first burst of daylight, dispelling the gloom that often accompanies my shadow-laden existence. Their spirit is warm and encompassing, a stark contrast to the cool embrace of the shadows I am accustomed to.
On the other hand, there exists another, an enigma wrapped in the cloak of night. They are the moon to my starless sky, a quiet companion in the realm of twilight whispers and secrets. Their understanding of the darker, more profound aspects of existence mirrors the depths of my own soul. In their eyes, I see the reflection of my own understanding of the universe's hidden truths. Their presence is a soothing balm to the often turbulent storms that rage within me.
Thus, my dilemma is a dilemma that is as simple as it is novel. My query to you, oh oracle of wisdom and whimsy, is thus: How does one choose between the brilliant radiance of the sun, a love that promises to bring light and warmth to one's days, and the serene luminescence of the moon, a love that offers understanding and companionship in the quiet, introspective nights?
I patiently await your sagacious counsel,
Between-Shadow-and-Light
Entry 5: DragonJ
What is your name?
DragonJ
What is your occupation?
Tailor and bar keep
Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass:
Lemongrass
What is your question or problem?
(Please provide any background information that may apply.)
Miss Gary, I come to you tonight out of humility and gratitude that you would take the time to hear the ails of my heart. The fact that you possess a clairvoyant nature that could offer insight and wisdom gives me a glimmer of hope for my strained, and what feels now hopeless relationship with my wife Mehok.
To give you an understanding of our marriage, we were drawn to each other almost from the first time our lives crossed paths. The way her hair fell on her shoulders, how a smile from her warmed me like brandy, when she laughed it was infectious, her heart was kind and full of compassion, her gaze would comfort my soul, just the way she was made me yearn for her more and more. This love we had, I didn't question. I just knew nothing could cripple it.
But alas, time has worn on our now weary souls. Our interests differ, our passions don't align. What we used to share almost seems to separate us. When I try to show her I care, she doesn't believe me. When I try to show her I can be trusted, she doubts whatever I say. When I try to prove my worth as a husband, she casts it aside. There seems to be no way to give her what she wants. She tells me to go figure myself out, before we can figure each other out. What does that mean?
Miss Gary, I ask you this, what do I need to do to learn who I am and what I want in life? My wife says this is what pushes us apart. Because I don't know what I want, I can't give her what she wants.
Thank you so much for your time, thought, consideration, and divine insight over my circumstances. I truly didn't know where to turn until I saw your posting.
Sincerely,
DragonJ