Enid

@whalekeeper

That is an incredibly good description of him actually. I can imagine him having a pet hedgehog in his back pocket that he’d be incredibly protective over. Or maybe a kitten.

Ari

A small grin was trying desperately to push past the tight aloofness that usually marked his face. Ari slowly shook his head though he wasn’t sure what…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

OoO

XD

I’m honestly kind of shocked that y’all like him this much. Like, I like him, but I made him. He’s a little bit of a snot, bless his heart.

@whalekeeper

If anyone picks on Moth at this point, Ari is going to pulverize them.

Ari

His eyebrows shot up. He turned back to the path ahead of them to hide his confusion.

“If you want to, sure. You, you don’t…” He stopped walking again to turn a curious gaze on Moth. “You’re an archer? What bow do you prefer?”

@whalekeeper

none at all XD

It is the great trial of his older brother’s life.

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Ari

“Kindness sn’t generally considered a masculine virtue in my family.” He shrugged again. “But when I was seven Halir carried me two miles back home when I was thrown from my horse. He and his twin are the closest to my age.”

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Ari

Moth stopped walking. Ari turned to look back at him.

“Sometimes.”

The unsettling level of concern on the other boy’s face didn’t fade. Ari shoved down the rising discomfort.

“I’ve got four half-brothers, you know, warriors all decades older than me. The oldest was married with his own son before I showed up.” He folded his…[Read more]

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Ari

Unhappy? He shrugged. If he was being honest, he couldn’t remember the last time he had been what most people called happy. Content, safe…innocent.

What did those words even mean anymore?

“I don’t get thrashed here.” But then, he didn’t have a little brother and sister to stick up for. His eyes lost their faint l…[Read more]

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Ellis

“I haven’t fully decided yet. I like fencing and horseback riding. I hope there’s instructors who specialize in that. Maybe you and Remington can join me.” He paused, glancing around. “I really do wonder what Remington has gotten to. Maybe I should-”

“Ellis! I’ve been looking for you,” someone from behind interrupted.…[Read more]

@rae @whalekeeper @keilah-h

It is so fun having a child character to confuse the adults with hehe

(also, sorry if I interrupted the moment y’all were having)

Melissa

Mel looked up at Huntress, frowned confusedly, and then immediately walked over to Gabriel and held his hand.
She intended to hold somebody’s hand. That way, she wouldn’t get left…[Read more]

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Huntress

Mel must’ve woken up. She blinked and yawned, making me stifle a yawn also. She took my hand like she had no idea who we were but was grasping at someone who’d be able to tell her.

I slipped my hand out of the grip, confused but not wanting to upset her.

Soldier came close, but I stopped him before he said…[Read more]

@whalekeeper sounds good!

@ellette-giselle

Yeah…

Wilhelm

“Well,” Wilhelm rolled his shoulders, relieved when some of the tension in his neck dissipated. “What do you want to do?”

It was probably a dangerous question, considering his friend’s taste for mischief. Wilhelm’s smile returned just a bit.

@whalekeeper

Except they’re not NPCs, they’re just my characters and I’m making these things up as I go

XD. Poor charies.

Ari

“They are my advisors. If the story of the windlords calls you, you are surely meant to find meaning by it.”

The rising heat in his chest cooled as Moth spoke. Perhaps he was right. Ari pushed himself to his feet and hel…[Read more]

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Ari

He looked toward Moth though his eyes grew distant.

“Ari means eagle, one of the windlords. They live in the northern mountains if the stories are true. Great prey birds large enough to carry off horses. I’m going to look for them one day, see if the old rumors can be trusted.”

Yes, he would go look for the windlords. If he…[Read more]

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Melissa Anne

Mel tottled into the room, squinting at everything from behind a few tangled strands of red hair. There was a red mark on her cheek from sleeping on her side, and her hair was a bit more frizzy on that side as well. She immediately planted herself next to Huntress and held her hand without looking at her.…[Read more]

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Ari

Slowly, and a little painfully, Ari pushed himself up to his hands and knees. Air eased back into his lungs a bit more with each ragged breath. He’d known better than to tense up as the ground rose up to meet them, instead forcing himself to relax and look away. He’d appreciate that in the morning when he didn’t have any severe…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

Thanks! That was the scene I was talking him from, so… XD

@ellettegiselle

Thanks!

This kid is getting confused. XD

I will say, I’m not trying to cut the conversation short, just wanting to be ready for when the plot transitions to morning.

Wilhelm

He glanced out the window again, trying to determine the hour. Unfortunately,…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

Oh dear… XD

Ari

Falling.

Ari’s mouth opened to scream but no voice came. Blood rushed in his ears. He clung to Moth’s hand in a death grip. Sparks danced with the black sky.

I’m not going to…not…

Darkness. Silence.

…

Wind rushing by his ears. Ari opened his eyes. Pain twinged. His were clenched around something,…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

At last KP has let me in!

Ari

Perhaps he wasn’t a bard himself, but this certainly didn’t seem to be the typical method of taleweaving. At least I’m not afraid of hights.

Colors, wind, light, they all conspired to dizzy him yet he couldn’t close his eyes. His pulse turned to a wild thrum in his head that mixed with the churning o…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

I’m sorry you’re in the gunk. *hugs* If we can help break you free, just say the word. *Salutes*

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Awwwwwwww. That’s so cute!