RUH ROH

[wooliefrand]

WHO: Everyone
WHERE: The Pasture
WHEN: Day 51, Morning

[GOOOOOD MORNING. It's still a bit chilly out, despite it being sunny, and there's still flurries here and there. All fairly normal and pleasant. Maybe you're out stretching, or collecting the morning milk delivery, or tending to your gardens and sheep. All is peaceful and quiet in the serene pasture.

Until, from the mist, something zips out. An arrow of sorts. It shoots through the air at lightning speed, its target suddenly obvious as it strikes a large landmark in the center of town--the eye of the fountain.

If you weren't awake already, the sudden painful howl from death might do the trick.

Its wail doesn't last, but the eye IS open now. . .by force? The eye seems to be being held open by strange, smokey claws. They are semi tangible, but probably you don't want to touch them.

But wait, that's not all! The ground rumbles a bit before settling? A minor quake? Who knows. But more importantly, in both the pasture within the fence and the meadow, strange mushrooms begin to pop up. Occasionally they shoot out pollen and spores, and drift through the air. They can be picked, but after a few hours, two seem to grow back in their place, so be careful with that.

DANG WONDER WHAT ALL IS GOING ON--oh hey there's Blossom? She's carrying a small basket of biscuits in her mouth along with. . .Bluebell's Shepherd Staff? wuh oh.]

Every~thing is gonna be okay~

. . .

[stares at the mushroom and the eye and]

WHAT IS HAPPENING???



[NOTES:
MUSHROOMS
If you get hit by by the spores, one of three effects are available:
-Level 1, minor effect - No outward effects but plagued with horrible, realistic nightmares to the point of preferring to try to stay awake
-Level 2, Fear Hallucinations; you suddenly see hallucinations of things you fear
-Level 3, Intense feelings of hatred for any particular person suddenly come to the surface/take over, making you prone to violence

Additionally If anyone eats, licks, or otherwise deliberately excessively inhales mushroom spores, let me know *immediately* as it will trigger something unskippable for you. ETA N/M THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS LMAO

Note that these can be avoided by just saying whoops ur character didn't get close to one golly. These effects can lessen over time at your convenience but won't disappear completely until you cure them--how? That's up to yall! MAKE UP A FEAR ANTIDOTE. Ping me if your character tries something and I will yay or nay it.

There is ALSO a source of the mushrooms, but to find it, Stuff will need to happen.

THE EYE
If you try to touch the creepy mist hands, you will instantly pass out unconscious, feel zapped, or feel your heart skip a beat. Don't push your luck for now, but they CAN be removed. How again? Characters will have to make up a way ICly; though in this case a solution won't be approved til oocly after the 15th.

SOME IC INFO ABOUT MUSHROOMS

STORMY ON THE EYE

BLOSSOM AND BLUEBELL

ping me with any questions!!]

Comments

[wooliefrand]

[it does not work! you hear a low cackle like something mocking you]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ It was worth a shot (pun...)

but WOW he hates it even more now!!! He frowns up at them, debating whether or not he should climb up and attempt to remove the arrow. He doesn't think it would be that easy, though.]

You fiendish wolves have no class.

[Have insults instead while he ponders over this and his next actions.]

[adorabrawler]

[ i'll just threadjack here, sup ]

I super doubt they would've made it that easy to break it.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I had to try.

[But yeah. He turns to Spinel.]

It might not be all that safe out here right now.

[adorabrawler]

—Oh, don't you start. I can handle whatever's out there fine!

[heavyliesthecrown]

Do not fault me for worrying. I do not think any of us have managed to handle the things within the mist all that well. And I shall always worry over friends.

[He places a hand atop her head.]

Just be careful, okay? I am going to be careful as well. And, with you around, I am sure my luck can only increase.

[adorabrawler]

[ She huffs, but relents; it's hard not to take a comment like that personally when you're treated like a child more often than not. ]

I know, I know... But if anything tries to mess with me, I'll snap them in half.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Hopefully, nothing will. Though I am not so sure we will be that lucky. The fact that they have forced the eye open can only mean they intend serious harm.

. . . I have only just left the clinic. I would have liked at least a normal day back home before another incident.

[adorabrawler]

—Oh, yeah. Your cousin told me you've been over there—how are you feeling?

[heavyliesthecrown]

I ended up with pneumonia, though I am doing much better. I am a little tired, but I was told that could still linger for a bit. Either way, it is like night and day compared to a couple of days ago.

[He was ready to get out again.]

I saw that my baby cousin is in your flock, now, though. Please look after him for me. I know he is in good hands, but if only he had been placed with Bluebell.

[adorabrawler]

Come on, don't worry... He'll be fine. You can visit if you want to see him, you know.

[heavyliesthecrown]

But I would have been so delighted to have been placed closer and able to look after him myself. I want to protect him. My cousin is an important person to me and one of the few people I remember properly from home.

. . . At the very least, I have the most memories of him.

I will be very glad to visit him at Clover though, so long as that does not bother the rest of you.

[adorabrawler]

[ ... she's beginning to understand why Shade wanted his space now. welp. ]

Naaah. We barely get any visitors, anyway, so it really isn't a problem.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Thank you. I appreciate that greatly. He is pretty adorable, is he not? I am sure he will fit in well on Clover. ♪

How was his first day there?

[adorabrawler]

Adorable... [ she echoes, skeptically. wow, he's really gushing. ] It was fine, I think. He seemed like he was taking things pretty well at least.

1/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

Just the cutest! ♪

2/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

[He frowns after a moment, though.]

Of course, while it is nice to see a familiar face again, I do wish he were not here. He is skilled in self-defense and possesses a number of skills. But so much of this place can only be defended against with magic, that I worry he will slip up.

. . . Actually, might I ask for your help with something, Spinel-san?

[adorabrawler]

—Huh? Uh, sure. What is it?

[heavyliesthecrown]

I have some honeysuckle at home. I collected a little extra from my most recent excursion into the forest.

Would you give that to him and explain its uses? I am afraid that if it comes from me, he will not accept it. You see, the branch family's job is to protect the main family, so he will always put himself second. He will tell me to keep it and use it for myself. But I have enough to share with him.

I cannot do very much to protect him, but this is a small thing I can do. And if it comes from Clover, he will take it without a fuss.

[adorabrawler]

Oh! Hmmm...

... I have just the excuse I could use to hand it over, too.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Do you?

Thank you so much. I can supply you with a little too. I realize that it is not a lot by way of protection, but every little bit helps, right?

[adorabrawler]

Nah, keep it. I've got plans to get some for myself anyway, so you better save what you have now.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Are you sure? If you need help, I would happily accompany you.

[adorabrawler]

Yeah, I'm sure. Tyr wants to come with, but if we think we need anyone else, I'll let you know.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Let me know, then. I was unpleasantly surprised when I went. I thought I would be safe from the plant since I have no magical talents. But apparently, the cat ears and tail I possess count.