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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(text-colour:#a5d8ff)[#Fragment of Possibility]Follow Aster, a young fox with no knowledge of his parents or homeland as he tries to figure out his past and also cement a future for himself. How he tackles his journey and with who, is up to you. But first, explore Lindwood and get to know its denizens.
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(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.7))[^^(This story is for adults 18 years+)^^]]Main Character: ??? (Fox) Switch unless stated otherwise.
''Companion One:'' ??? (Bunny)
Corruption / Chastity themed (Corrupt him or get corrupted with him?)
optional to get caged for power? (Mc dom or sub)
Young cleric, member of the local clergy.
Healer, defensive magic and makes situations easier.
Permanently chaste in order to use his powers.
Prone to corruption in bad routes, loses powers if gets corrupted (Once he cums essentially.)
''Companion Two:'' ??? (Demon)
Corruption themed, Master / pet. (MC as the sub)
Possible Imp / demon TF and other corruptions
Demon boy, perverted and dominant.
Charismatic, encourages using ones body to get through situations or to take corrupting failures- Makes things much harder.
Secret companion, is sealed away until you find and unseal him?
''Companion Three:'' ??? (Wolf)
Hypnotism / Mind control themed. (MC as the dom)
Knight boy, prudish noble kid.
Talented fighter, intelligent and well rounded.
Against sexual things- extremely weak to mind altering effects.
Extremely submissive / already has abusable hypnotic triggers that can be uncovered as you go along. More you use him, hornier he gets.
''Companion Four:'' ??? (Weasel)
Bad choices - consiquences, mostly vanillia. (Mc as switch)
Rogue boy, cunning and crude.
Stealthy, bad morales but helps you avoid things.
Dunno how the sexual stuff can go yet...
''Companion Five:'' ??? (Lion?)
Domination Themed, alpha lion boy (MC as sub)
cboy tf or master/pet if you submit too much.
Fighter/Barbarian boy, rough and tumble.
Not that smart, likes to fight through things.
Tends to offer up bad choices, but also good choices for things that need muscle. Very dominant, likes to take advantage of the main boy
''Companion Six:'' ??? (Kobold)
Generally fetishy, cboy tf, other kinks (Mc as switch)
Getting into 'sticky' situations often, fetishy version of rogue route.
Wizard/scholar boy, intelligent and kinky.
Very smart, knows how to get through situations and can help avoid danger. Secrently a massive degenerate and will purposfully give bad advice that results in sexual situations. Loves to experiment with magic and get into weird situations
''Companion Seven:'' Vexio (Shark)
Vore / CTF oriented route. (Mc as sub)
Hunter/Ranger boy, simple and shameless.
Not exactly stupid but not a booksmart kid, somewhat forgetful and can be a tad slow when it comes to intellectual topics. Magic is total nonsense to him. A talented wildlife expert who can hunt on land and in water, terrified of salt water due to his body being unable to handle it.
Adopted into the village at a young age, mostly a nudist once out and about.
Companion: ??? (Human)
Farmkid, vanillaish? (dom
Companion: ??? (Dragon)
blacksmith assistant. vanillaish(sub)
Companion: ??? (Slime)
Alchemist? Transformation oriented--Introduction--
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[//A fragment of possibility, the crystalization of energy that forms when a soul reaches a cross road of myriad futures. Those who manifest these crystals can become anything they desire, with enough effort.But one wrong step and they they can fall. //
[[Start The Story->Dreaming Intro]]
[[Credits & Thanks->Credits]]]
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|==|''Written by''
(link: "Houka, A Masochistic Degenerate")[(goto-url: 'https://inkbunny.net/HoukaKyouryuu')]
''Co-Authored & Edited by''
(link: "Tory, A Watchful Puppy.")[(goto-url: 'https://inkbunny.net/alomo34')]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster felt a familiar crunch below his feet as he walked, confused the young fox looked down and stared at the pristine white sand. A bit bewildered the boy looked around, sand as far as the eye could see. But it wasn't hot, in fact he could feel the breeze of the ocean and hear distant crashing waves.
His brain was struggling to process the information, looking to the sky all he could see was glimmering starlight shining across a vast black sea of night. But there was no sign of the moon, yet it didn't seem dark. Looking over himself, it almost seemed like the fine white sand below him was shimmering bright enough to light the area around him.]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Behind the inn were the stables, to Aster... This was his home. He'd been living above them during the warmer months of the year alongside his close friend for many years now. The roof was a bit leaky at times, and it was by no means suitable for colder weather!
(if:$Intro is 1)[Checking the area, Tonric was nowhere to be found for some reason... Perhaps he had been sent on an errand?]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Standing before the Sleeping Serpent inn, the iconic sign of a wyvern fast asleep atop a pile of riches. The smell of exotic spices filled the air, it was a pretty well-known place around the city... In fact, it was the favoured inn for adventurers and travelling merchants alike.
From the front, you could see the path leading to the stables winding around behind the main building itself- But at the moment there wasn't anything stabled at the inn itself.
Stepping inside, the old orcish innkeep was currently helping a few customers at the counter. Down the familiar hallway the door to the kitchen remained open, Yeuda always loved for others to smell what she had cooking for that day after all.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Venturing into the heart of Lindwood it was easy to find the large fountain plaza regardless of what road you took. Surrounded by smaller businesses, parks and other features there weren't too many reasons to hang around the large square outside of the usual festival as most businesses could be found down in the markets...
Still, the large statue atop the grand fountain was always an impressive figure. A Fishfolk holding up the banner of the city itself, water flowing out from around him and down into the fountain.
'Aratel Coralheart, First Lord of Lindwood' was written on a plaque that could be found at the front of the fountain along the edge.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head North->Northern Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head East->Eastern Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head West->Western Lindwood]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Following the long stone roads up to the highest point of the city, the lord's castle could be seen on a cliff looming over the gated noble's district in the city. The guards main barracks settled on the main path leading up to the richer part of the city.
The grand cathedral of Saint Aurbella could be seen at nearly any point in the district, surrounded by the colourful gardens that the clergy so lovingly tended to. In fact, the entire district had many flowers growing along the paths that probably took a lot of effort to maintain.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Central Lindwood->Central Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Cathedral->Cathedral Grounds]]
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The Markets, The Docks & The Slums
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The sound of chatter filled the air, Eastern Lindwood was as busy as usual. Due to it being so close to the main gates of the city many businesses opened up to cater to travellers and merchants alike. While not as industrial as the markets it was still filled with taverns and inns alike.
Beyond the looming figure of the massive city gates in the distance, one could see the vast farmlands beyond it. Yet wandering along the main road one would find a few of the city's more well-known establishments. The Sleeping Serpent Inn, known for its food.
The Adventurers Guild, manned by the association founded all the way in Runtora became a stable of many kingdoms in recent years and helped normalize mercenary work.
Finally, the smoke billowing from a large chimney and the faint clinks of metal from the workshop withing always drew attention to The Wolven Way, a renowned blacksmith set up along the main road towards central Lindwood.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Central Lindwood->Central Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Sleeping Serpent->The Sleeping Serpent Inn]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Wolven Way->The Blacksmith]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Adventurers Guild->Adventurers Guild]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Stepping inside the cathedral, rows and rows of pews lined each side of the building. Stained glass with decorative floral designs allowed light to shine inside causing abstract patterns of flowers and nature to stretch across the ground.
At the far back was a statue of a large draconic figure, a peaceful expression on their face as they leaned forward just over the top of the podium at the far end. A carved mane of stone was lined with what appeared to be real flowers that bloomed from an odd ivy that grew along the Stoney surface.
Aster isn't able to find anyone just yet...]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Stepping through the massive city gates, Aster could see miles and miles of familiar farmland that dotted the eastern fields that led to Lindwood. He hadn't really ever really explored the farmlands to a greater extent, not wanting to get in trouble or annoy the farmers themselves.
But still, the long winding road could be seen vanishing into the horizon. The mountains of Coronam to the north framed by the imposing figure of the great tree dominating the skyline then the forests and marshlands of the south that lined the path to the capital city...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Eastern Lindwood]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Taking a walk through the gardens, one could easily get lost in the winding paths surrounded by trees. Flowers grew throughout the whole thing, sometimes in flowerbeds that had been carefully put together while others grew in large patches scattered throughout the gardens.
It was a mixture of careful planning and allowing nature itself to take hold, eventually after following the path long enough a small fountain could be found. A stone draconic figure with flowers growing out of what seemed to be a mane sat on top of it, Aster himself didn't recognize the figure...]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The rhythmic clangs of metal grew louder as the Wolven Way grew closer, armor and weapons of quality make decorated a large window that displayed the skill of the artisans inside to the public. Maybe the location helped but the talent of the woman inside earned her the respect of the adventurers and artisans of the city.
Peaking inside, a few customers could be seen looking over the wares. A young elven woman was currently running the counter, chattering away with whatever customers were trying to haggle with her this time.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Reaching the gates to the noble district, Aster would find they were locked tight as per usual. A pair of guards stood next to the main gates and paid no mind to the boy who elected to keep his distance...
Aster had no real way inside, only those who lived or worked within could freely use the gate and the fox by no means had any connections like that...]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster could see it in the distance, the farm he knew Tonric had been helping around for the past year or so... The boy considered heading there for a moment, but then realized that his friend himself wasn't going to be there at the moment.
There wasn't much of a reason to go all the way out there, he had other things to worry about right now after all... Though, a walk did sound nice.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[A reluctant walk through the graveyard allowed Aster to check some of the headstones for recognizable names, but each one he checked seemed old and weathered to time... He could make out a few names here and there but none of them stood out to him.
A few mausoleums could be found scattered about the graveyard, but each of them had a metal gate locked shut to prevent anyone from entering. A few of them did seem to house notable priests from the church itself- At least, that's what Aster assumed from the names...
The entrance to the catacombs below the church was nestled in the back of the graveyard, but the gate to it was locked shut... Not, that Aster really wanted to go down there.]
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Meet him when you wake up.
Can go visit him in the farmlands, help him out for extra cash.
Meet him at the adventurers guild and attempt to get registered.
Go with him to the supply store to get things for your journey.
Talk to him at the tavern and have a discussion about the future.
''Prudish Noble: Eliniel'' (Fish / Fighter)
Attempt to enter the noble district, get told to leave due to being no
Hear about the rumors around his family outside the barracks.
Find him at the training grounds, but he is rude to you.
Follow him to the nobles district and accidently trance him.
Sneak into his home with him, toy with the fish. Eavesdrop on the uncle.
''The Blacksmiths Assistant: Xihe'' (Dragon / Fighter)
You can first hear about him in the blacksmith
Then go to the armorer to actually meet him
Meet him again at the crafters guilds
Get invited to his home as thanks for the help
''The Cunning Thief: Matyas'' (Weasel / Rogue)
Witness him swiping food in the market, can follow him to alleyways.
Get roped into swiping something from arcane accesories with him.
Invited to meet him at the slums, then get invited to the underbelly.
Get roped into another scheme at the warehouses, he needs to leave town!
''The Innocent Acolyte: Koen'' (Rabbit / Cleric)
Briefly see him during the explanation of the crystal.
Can introduce yourself to him at the cathedrel.
Travel with him to the slums to do some good work (See the cage)
Something something gardens?
''The Sealed Pervert: Cain'' (Demon / Sorcerer)
Find him sealed in something after sneaking into the catacombs
Can help unseal him by using references in the old library.
Convinces you to go to the bath house and mess around.
Coerces you to go to the brothel in order to make cash for travel.
''The Wild Warrior: Rah'ha'' (Lion / Barbarian)
Meet him in the tavern initially, chat with him.
Get forced in helping him register at the advenuterers guild.
Brawl with him in the training grounds and end up losing.
Go with him to the bath house, end up getting dominated.
''The Reppressed Scholar: Wicke Watsit'' (Kobold / Wizard)
Meet him at the old library initially.
help him with something in the markets.
Get invited with him to the magic academy for a bit.
Find out about his perverse magic interests.
''The Alchemical Prodigy: Rabel '' (Slime / Artificer)
Meet him at his shop initially, he requests you to get something for him.
Travel to the crafters guild and retrieve some reagents for rabel.
venture to the dock district and pick up some stuff from a merchant.
travel back to the shop, get paid and get offered a nice reward.
''The Flirtacious Bard: Eze'' (Otter / Bard)
You see him in the intro going upstairs with someone at the tavern.
Later you can find him performing there, he will flirt with you.
Meet him at the cathedrel gardens for inspiration, he cant go in alone.
Travel with him to the brothel for a free session with him.
''The Greenhearted Druid: Echo'' (Goat / Druid)
You can find him at the cathedrel gardens gathering a few herbs.
Meet him at the catacombs to venture down and collect a few things.
Travel to the merchant district to find him at the alchemists shop.
Get invited back to his home outside of the city walls, by the slums.
''The Keen-Eyed Hunter: Dreil'' (Falcon / Ranger)
Can find him in the local adventurs guild, taking a small job.
Travel with him to the farm lands to help trap and kill a boar.
Join him in the market district to sell the beast to a local butcher.
Meet him at the tavern to enjoy a drink and a meal, his treat.
''~ Guests ~''
''The Voracious Naturalists: Vexio''
Find him relaxing in the fountain, he gets in trouble.
Converse with him at the docks, distressed that he can't use the water.
Meet him at the bath house after telling him about the place.
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Along the main road of northern Lindwood was the guard's primary barracks, it was a massive building that had a few guards stationed outside of it. Aster by no means could just, walk right inside for no reason... Even if he did have a mentor that worked as a guard, whenever he and Tonric had lessons they were to meet out back on the training grounds.
But, despite the strict rules the actual training fields were fairly open for public use as long as you asked the current guards on duty and nothing was going on- But, Aster didn't have anything with him to train with anyway...]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Walking around the barracks, the training fields quickly came into view. A few training dummies had been set up along the wall next to a sand pit Aster himself had never used... There were also a few other pieces of training gear that the boy had no clue what it was even used for.
There was a guard on duty watching over the area as per usual, while he did glance over to the boy... The man didn't seem keen on speaking up. Aster didn't want to cause any trouble regardless.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster tried to get his barrings, looking in all directions around him to find... Nothing, there was just nothing but the open night sky and the endless white sands. It was almost disorienting, he could hear the water but he couldn't see it. It felt like it was night time but the world around him felt lit from below, the poor boy felt dizzy as he stumbled.
But a sudden whisper coming from behind him caused the boy to spin around and look, just as the glimmering stars above started to drift down and fall around him. It was almost as if shards of crystal were now slowly raining from the sky, refracting the light from below...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Try To Find The Source Of The Whispering.->Dream Part 3]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The boy stepped forward, avoiding the shards of crystal as they slowly fell around him. He heard it coming from this direction... But he didn't see anyone, still as he passed one of the shards something caught his eye.
Faint figures moving about within the shard, Aster looked closer to see... Something familiar, it almost looked like him and his friend walking through the streets of Lindwood? He sort of remembered that, but another whisper soon pulled his attention away from the shard.]
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As the shards fell around him, he caught glimpses of faded events. Some felt like memories to him while others looked entirely unfamiliar but, seemed like something that could easily happen in his mundane life. Did they happen, maybe he just forgot?]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[As the boy's foot hit the sand, he felt water rush past his ankle and the world around him seemed to distort. Nearly losing his balance, Aster caught himself before he fell forward into the... Sea? He had found himself at the edge of the white sand as the tide pulled back, a vast body of water reflecting the falling shards around him.
But, something stood out. A brighter fragment of light off in the distance... It was, floating above the waves. Then he heard it again, the whispering... It was coming from the direction of that light. Aster bit his lip, it wasn't that far out...]
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The water was bitter, chilling him to the bone as he continued to step deeper and deeper. But something was calling him, driving him to push forward despite the danger.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[But he held strong, the light was just in reach. He could make out a spherical shape. With a strained groan, the boy reached out and tried to grab the crystalline orb, his fingers wrapping around it as the whispers grew louder and louder. Familiar and unfamiliar voices now screaming around him, at first he couldn't tell what they were saying... But soon he could hear his name.
Aster, Aster... Aster. It rang through his ears as he gripped the stone tightly in his hand before everything suddenly went dark as the waves suddenly came crashing over his head without warning.]
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"Morning, you were sleeping in a bit too late and no matter how had I tried to shake you... Just kind of kept tossing and turning, you alright?" The boy said with a playful grin as he lifted the bucket up.
Aster blinked for a moment and looked down at his soaked fur. "Ugh... Tonric, Did you have to dump water on me? C'mon my fur is going to take ages to dry." The boy said as he quickly got up, pausing for a moment as he heard something fall and clink across the floor.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Tonric chuckled at the foxes reaction and set the bucket down with a shrug. "Well calling your name wasn't doing anything, nor was shaking you... Kind of felt like the only option, did you have some kind of nightmare?" The boy asked, watching as his friend knelt down to pick something up.
Aster paused, his hand hovering over a weirdly... Familiar gemstone, spherical in shape. He stared at it, before the vague memories of his dream suddenly clicked in his head. "Uhh... I thought I did, but this thing was in it." The fox said, picking it up and looking to Tonric.
It felt... Warm to the touch, but nothing happened as Aster stood up and looked it over. It was a rough, multi-faceted gemstone with no real pattern to its cut. It seemed, opalescent in colour but wasn't exactly clear.
Tonric stepped closer, looking over the stone with a skeptical look on his face. "Really? Did you find that on the road or something and dream about it?" The boy said with a chuckle.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["No, I didn't find it before I slept... At least, I don't think I did. But I remember grabbing it right before you woke me up, I had to wade out in some deep water to grab it and it was erm... Whispering, no yelling something..." The boy said, scratching his chin as he tried to dredge up the memories of his dream again but it had already begun to fade.
Tonric stood there and listened, looking at the gemstone again. "Hmmm... Maybe you're cursed, or this is some kinda good omen? Kinda can go either way, maybe you should talk to Rhut or Yeuda about it...?" The boy said with a shrug.
Aster blinked. "Cursed- You can't just say that so nonchalantly Tonric... I hope I'm not cursed." The boy said with a little sigh, stuffing the gemstone into his pocket with a nod. "But yeah, I will go ask them in a little."]
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Tonric snickered and made his way to the old wooden ladder that led down to the bottom floor of the stables. "Anyway, I already did most of the morning cleaning here. We don't have anything stabled right now sooo... I guess go talk to the innkeep and I can finish stuff off."
Aster cocked his head, quickly following Tonric down as they spoke. "Are you sure? I don't want to make you do all the work..." The boy said, his feet making contact with the solid dirt ground.
The human shrugged and gestured to the stables. "As I said, we don't really have anything to do today so... I will finish moving the feed, don't worry about it."]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster crossed his arms and mulled it over, he did still feel kind of... Out of it, and he could still feel the warmth of the stone in his pocket. "...Alright, fine I guess I will head inside for now." The boy said, reluctantly agreeing to his friend's offer.
Tonric nodded, patting Aster gently on the back and gesturing towards the door. "Good, go on then maybe get something to eat you still seem a little out of sorts." The boy said, gently pushing Aster along as he walked.
"I'm fine...! Jeez..." The boy said with a little huff as he made his way out of the stables and towards the back door of the inn... Grabbing the handle with one hand while gently feeling the gemstone through his pocket with the other for a moment...]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster pulled the door open and stepped inside with a quiet sigh, he was still somewhat tired but as he walked along the small hallway he passed a few doors. The storeroom, always stocked up with everything the inn needed- The boy frequently had to help move things in and out of there to help keep things running smoothly but in the end, he wasn't strong enough to move the larger boxes or heavier supplies.
Finally, as he passed the kitchen, the powerful scent of exotic spices hit him. Jostling the boy and waking him up pretty thoroughly as he sniffed the air- Whatever Yeudawas making it smelled pretty good... Popping his head through the open door, he sadly didn't see the innkeeper's wife. But he did spot a few large pots all boiling on the stove... Today was probably a stew day by the look of it.
With a little shrug, the boy left the kitchen behind him and stepped out into the inn proper, with Rhut the orcish innkeep standing behind the counter- Yawning as he tidied up the area.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The boy quickly made his way to one of the stools at the counter and hopped up onto it, just a few feet away from the old orc who glanced towards Aster before giving him a smile. "Finally up? Once the wife gets back I can have her whip up some breakfast for you." He said, walking along the bar counter until he was standing before the boy.
Aster shook his head. "I can wait, not really that hungry right now in all honesty..." The boy said, still fiddling with the stone through his pocket.
The orc paused for a moment and stared at the boy, thinking before he spoke. "Something weighing on your mind?" The man asked before setting down the cleaning rag he was holding, giving Aster his full attention.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[After a moment of hesitation, the boy reached into his pocket and pulled out the opalescent crystal before setting it down on the table in front of him. "I had this, really weird dream last night... I can't really remember it now, but I saw this thing in it and when I woke up it was just kind of there." The boy said with a little grumble.
Rhut stayed silent, staring down at the stone before reaching down to gently pick it up. The man studied it for a good minute, then with a sigh he set it back down on the table. "Heard of stuff like this, some sorta... Fragment whatsit." He said with a slow nod.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Fragment? Of what? Like, a bigger stone or something...?" Aster asked, his confusion growing as he looked back down to the stone... The faces by no means seemed carved deliberately but it was much too round to be a piece broken off of a larger whole.
Rhut shook his head and sighed, scratching his chin while trying to come up with a better explanation. "I don't know how to put it, it's magic stuff... Old stories I heard when I first got to Lindwood. Honestly, kid, you'd best take it to the cathedral and ask them about it." The orc said with a nod.
Aster stared at the stone for a few moments, before picking it back up and stuffing it into his pocket. "I still need to help Tonric out with a lot of stuff, so maybe later I guess..."
The orc shook his head as he reached out and put a hand on the boy's shoulder before he could get up off the stool. "Go now, don't worry about Tonric he will be fine." The man said before letting Aster go.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Stepping out of the inn, the brisk air brought by the sea clashed with the warm sunlight beaming down. It was a bright day, with clear skies meaning the fishermen would be out doing their work.
Shaking his head, Aster brought himself to the task at hand... He was to go to the cathedral in the northern part of Lindwood, for some reason Rhut believed they would be able to help him.
Aster wasn't exactly one to put his faith in the gods but the clergy was one of the oldest factions in the city so it was either there, the library or perhaps the arcane academy... For now, he would try the cathedral.]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster stayed there for a moment, before getting up off of the stool with a little grumble. "...Okay, I will go now if you really think I should." He was curious and worried, but he still felt bad about abandoning his work.
But, if Rhut was fine with it he knew for a fact Tonric would also tell him to go. At least it seemed quiet around the inn today, without saying much else the boy turned and just made his way towards the main door.
Then the orc called over to him. "Make sure to keep that in your pocket, no need to show anyone just yet... Be safe." The man said as Aster looked back and gave him a nod.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Leave The Inn.->Town Intro]]
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|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Coming Later
The Residential District, The Academy & More.
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Following the old stone steps to one of the highest points of the city, the ornate gates to the cathedral grounds sat open for all who wished to enter. Stepping inside, the large building stood tall despite its age- From what Aster mentioned, the cathedral itself predated the patron saint it had been named after by a few hundred years... But, he didn't know a whole lot about the old dragon gods of Legalia.
As he ventured through the open grounds the boy could see flowers and shrubs positioned carefully all around him, the cathedral was known for its vast gardens- Aurbella's teachings revolved around respecting and tending to nature as well as the people so everything around it was always a sight to behold.
Halfway through the grounds, a small side path could be seen leading to the graveyard of the cathedral. It wasn't the only one in Lindwood, but no one had been buried there in a very long time- Aster heard it was full of notable people from Lindwoods history.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Northern Lindwood]]
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