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

[strateelgic]

Then you are to take things easy. Don't go running off to do anything dangerous.

[Like he was potentially about to do.]

[heavyliesthecrown]

I hope that means you will not either.

[ He makes no promises but he also does not intend to do anything reckless. He never intends to. Usually.]

To be quite honest, I have someone I must look after now, and see to it that he does not find himself in trouble. So perhaps today I shall try and keep him close.

[strateelgic]

Someone you have to look after?

[He frowns.]

Should I be jealous of them stealing away all your time?

1/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

If you are worried, you can always help me. I know that with you, he would be perfectly safe. The mist wolves are unaffected by my arrows, and charm does not work. But your magic seems to do the trick against them.

2/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

You have nothing more to fear than I have of your brother monopolizing your own time, though. You see, my baby cousin has appeared.

[strateelgic]

He's a child?

[heavyliesthecrown]

[He shakes his head.]

He is two years younger than me and from the branch family. While the branch family is tasked with protecting my own, he was my first friend, and I feel the familial desire to protect him properly as the elder.

He is adorable and charming, with pink hair and eyes a slightly lighter shade than mine. I am sure you will find him just as cute. ♪

[strateelgic]

Hmmm.

I'll keep an eye out for him. I'm sure he's glad to have your guidance.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I plan to do my best. ♪

[strateelgic]

Excellent.

Now about these mushrooms...

[heavyliesthecrown]

You are not to eat them. Nor touch them without some sort of protective gear.

[strateelgic]

How bold of you to be bossing me around all of a sudden.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I am looking out for you. Sometimes, you are prone to making wild decisions. So I am nipping it in the bud. I know how much you like mushrooms.

If you would like to investigate them, I am willing to help. But it must be done with the utmost precaution.

[strateelgic]

[Stares at Crescendo.

Then attempts to pick him up and sling him over one shoulder.]

1/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ !! ]

2/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

What are you--!? Hey-!

[Slung over his shoulder.]

Leviathan-san...! What is the meaning of this??

[strateelgic]

I'm showing you how capable you are of stopping me.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ OFFENDED GASP! ]

Hey-!

[ Attempting to push up from his shoulder.]

I could do much more than this-

[Time to try and make an escape-]

I still have- [struggling-] my bluebell abilities. I... I am just not using them against you!

[strateelgic]

And would you if you had to?

[Tightens his grip.]

Can you choose the appropriate times to use your abilities rather than reacting with them on a whim?

1/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Nnggrr!

. . . Yeah, he isn't getting anywhere.]

If I had to, I would! But- [Attempts to push off of his arm as though he'll wiggle through it somehow.] there is no need to!

2/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

[. . . Augh. Eels are unfairly strong. He takes a break from struggling for a moment.]

I believe you will listen to what I just said without misbehaving.

. . . any more than you already are.

[strateelgic]

Silly little cat.

I'll only do what I feel like doing.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[Tugs gently on the back of his hair.]

Do not eat the mushrooms...

[strateelgic]

Don't worry. I don't feel like eating them at the moment.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[Tugs a little harder.]