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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+)^^]
(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//Version 0.1//^^]]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--
Intro: Unlocks things relating to the intro.
Intro = 1: Finish the opening scenes.
Intro = 2: Finish the cathedrel scene.
Den: Manages the interaction with the brothel.
Den = 1: Never visited before.
Den = 2: Visited before.
--The Town of Lindwood--(if: not ((passage:)'s tags contains "Menu"))[(set: $lastPassage to (passage:)'s name)]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[//A fragment of possibility, the crystalization of energy that forms when a soul reaches a cross road of myriad futures. Those who manifest these crystals can become anything they desire, with enough effort. But one wrong step and they they can fall. //
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''~''
[[Credits & Thanks->Credits]]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster felt a familiar crunch below his feet as he walked, confused, the young fox looked down and stared at the pristine white sand. A bit bewildered the boy looked around, sand as far as the eye could see. But it wasn't hot, in fact he could feel the breeze of the ocean and hear distant crashing waves.
His brain was struggling to process the information, looking to the sky all he could see was glimmering starlight shining across a vast black sea of night. But there was no sign of the moon, yet it didn't seem dark. Looking over himself, it almost seemed like the fine white sand below him was shimmering bright enough to light the area around him.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Look Around...?->Dream Part 2]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Behind the inn were the stables, to Aster... This was his home. He'd been living above them during the warmer months of the year alongside his close friend for many years now. The roof was a bit leaky at times, and it was by no means suitable for colder weather!
(if:$Intro is 1)[Checking the area, Tonric was nowhere to be found for some reason... Perhaps he had been sent on an errand?]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->The Sleeping Serpent Inn]]
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''Aster''
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Eastern Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Stables.->The Stables]]
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''Aster''
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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]]
(if:$Intro is 2)[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head West->Western Lindwood]]]
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''Aster''
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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]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Nobles District->Noble District]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Venturing down a few stone staircases, passing a few buildings built into the side of the cliff. The scent of the ocean grew stronger, looking out over the southern part of Lindwood from such a vantage point was quite the sight.
Blue stretched out as far as the eye could see, trading and fishing boats could be seen leaving and docking at the harbour. Large warehouses and workshops lined the roads leading to the market district, from here Aster could see the bustling streets and even a few of the larger shop signs.
The central ring of the market was full of tents from travelling merchants, while the main road was lined with large shops. It was always a busy place and often rather expensive but in a city like Lindwood, you could find almost anything.
It was small in the distance, but Aster could just make out the smaller town gate that lead out to the slums. The idea of going there made Aster a bit uncomfortable...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Central Lindwood->Central Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Harbour->The Harbour]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Market->Market District]]
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''Aster''
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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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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The Market District was busy as always, people bustling about from shop to shop. Various smaller stalls were packed to the brim with goods from all over the continent and even beyond that. Not having many coins to his name, Aster didn't have much to really do in the market aside from window shop and hope for the future.
As he wandered through the streets a few signs stood out to him, the garish shimmering sign above Anets Alchemical Menagerie stood out the most. It was large and glamoured through some sort of magic to light up and draw attention to the shop.
Aster made sure to pass a few shops he always liked to look at, the local armourers were always interesting to explore even if he was much too small to wear any of it. The local arcane accessory store usually had strange magical baubles that were much too expensive but were amazing nonetheless.
And of course, the market had various shops dedicated to outfitting adventurers with useful supplies and tools to make their jobs easier.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Southern Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Alchemical Menagerie->Alchemists Shop]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Armorers->Armorer]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Arcane Accesories->Arcane Accesories]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Check Out A Supply Shop->Adventurer Supplies]]
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''Aster''
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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.(if:$Intro is 1)[
Aster paused for a moment when he spotted an older priestess standing in front of the podium, she was conversing with a few young clerics who seemed to be holding various cleaning supplies.]]
(if:$Intro is 1)[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")(link-goto:"Approach The Priestess.", "Approach Priestess")
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Venturing down in to the harbour was a bit of a trip, most of it was rather boring to a boy like Aster but there were still some rather interesting things to find. A few inns and bars here and there that probably catered to the sailors and dock workers alike.
Along the pier there also seemed to be a few shops, but nothing that really caught the boy's eye. Leading into the market from the docks there was actually a rather sizable fish market that seemed rather bustling, but the smell was a bit much for Aster maybe he would take the other way into the market.
At the far end of the harbour he could see a few warehouses lining the water's edge, he wasn't really sure what got stored in them but he assumed that most had been bought by merchants or businesses in the area.]
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''Aster''
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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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''Aster''
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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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''Aster''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Gazing up the stone steps that scaled the cliff face, it seemed exhausting to even climb up to the Academy. It wasn't entirely closed to the public but not being a student himself and having no real aptitude for magic Aster didn't see much of a reason to climb all the way up there just yet.
But still, from the road he could see the highest peaks of the academy, the large facility was built into the cliff face under the Nobles district. He had no idea how large the academy actually was, but still, it had a few towers on the grounds. From other points in the city, it seemed to have a small forest off to the side that could only be accessed by going through the gate at the top of the steps.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Western Lindwood]]
]
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Eastern Lindwood]]
]
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''Aster''
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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...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Northern Lindwood]]
]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Walking up to the shop's door, he noticed it seemed emptier than usual. As he reached to grab the handle a small sign stuck to the door itself caught his eye.
//'Closed due to alchemical mishap, please come back later!'// The boy frowned, he didn't have the money to shop there but he still wanted to look around... He'd have to come back another time it seems.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Market District]]
]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Along the road and up a few steps sat the sleepy old Library, aptly named 'The Lindwood Library'. It was an older building by the looks of it and was connected to the scholars at both the local crafting guild and institute of the arcane but it was open to the public.
Stepping inside and walking along the old bookshelves, many books could be found covering various topics. Some even in languages Aster himself didn't understand, but in the end, after a little while of exploring the maze of shelves nothing really stood out to the young fox.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Western Lindwood]]
]
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->City Gate]]
]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[There wasn't much to the residential district, being mostly made up of homes and a few scattered small businesses Aster wasn't really sure what to do while wandering around the streets. He didn't live here himself nor did he really know anyone that did, of course wandering around he did eventually find a few places of interest.
A bathhouse stood out to the boy, it seemed to be on the larger side and actually looked like it had been well taken care of from the outside. Aside from that, he also stumbled upon the brothel he had heard so much about in the past from a few people back at the inn.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Western Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Bathhouse->Bath House]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Brothel->Brothel]]
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''Aster''
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Cathedral Grounds]]
]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Stepping inside one of the local armourers and making sure to keep out of any actual customer's way, the young fox looked over the various display pieces. Plate mail, some scale mail and even different styles of leather garb sat for customers to look over.
Of course, getting armour was expensive but having it refitted to your size was a chore of its own. Just looking at a few pieces decorated with golden trim made the boy's stomach twist, he couldn't make enough to buy something like that in a few years.
Not wanting to loiter around the shop too long, the boy eventually slipped back out into the market.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Market District]]
]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster had one shop he always liked to explore, stepping inside it seemed the owner was busy conversing with a few customers. He didn't plan on buying anything, so that didn't really matter to the young fox.
The shop had shelves filled with various common odds and ends, a few displays with more valuable tools of the trade. Just looking over some of the things got his imagination running, what sort of things would he scale with those pitons? What would it be like sleeping under the stars in a bedroll?
None of it was that expensive on its own, but he had done the math before... It was, actually fairly expensive to keep supplies while doing work for the guild. Satisfied with his usual window shopping, the young fox slipped back out of the shop and into the markets.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Market District]]
]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[(if:$Den is 1)[Curiosity got the best of the young fox, he didn't exactly have the money but still, he found himself getting closer to the brothel. Being somewhat acquainted with a boy that had mentioned this place before he felt confident enough to at least peak inside.
Much to his dismay, there was a slender rabbitfolk man tidying up the front entrance. It actually looked like a normal business of sorts... But, well everyone knew what it actually was.
The rabbitfolk paused for a moment and smiled at the boy. "Oh... Please do come in."(set: $Den to 2)](if:$Den is 21)[Despite not having much money, seeming he actually was welcomed in the establishment Aster gave in and quickly made his way back inside. Much like before the same rabbitfolk was relaxing in the front room, this time reading a book.
The man looked up from the book as the boy stepped inside, giving him a smile and a nod. "Oh, welcome back to The Dragons Den."]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Nope, Dip!->Residential District]]
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|==|''Farmhand Friend: Tonric'' (Human / Fighter)
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.
Tell him about the brothel and take him there.(if: not ((passage:)'s tags contains "Menu"))[(set: $lastPassage to (passage:)'s name)]
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''Aster''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster stopped to stare at the adventurers guild, it was a dream of his after all... But, he was much too nervous to try and go inside right now. He was still young, inexperienced and he by no means could afford to get a licence to even take work under them, with a reluctant sigh he set his fantasies aside.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Eastern Lindwood]]
]
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''Aster''
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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...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Northern Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Check Out The Training Grounds.->Training Grounds]]
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''Aster''
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Guard Barracks]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Taking a peek inside, it seemed rather empty for the time being but there was an older elven man cleaning around what seemed to be a reception desk of sorts. Aster could smell the minerals from the water all the way from here, he did kind of want to take a dip...
But, not having the coin to indulge in a place like this he was forced to relent and turn back before the owner noticed him.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back->Residential District]]
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''Aster''
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Find The Source!->Dream Part 4]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster quickly turned to the whisper and rushed in that direction, for some reason he felt like he needed to find it. But in the end the boy didn't know what was going on only that whispering was the key to it... He just knew it, for some unexplainable reason, he had to find it.
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?]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Keep Looking.->Dream Part 5]]
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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...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Determined, Wade Out To It.->Dream Part 6]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster took his first step into the chilly water with a resigned sigh, he needed to figure out what was going on. So he took another step and then another, bit by bit the water grew deeper. Soon it reached his knees, then his waist... Finally, his chest, the gentle push and pull of the tide was now threatening to knock the boy over.
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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Hold Strong.->Dream Part 7]]
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Gasp!->Awake]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster coughed as the water hit his face, bright sunlight hitting his face suddenly as he sat up and groaned. Dazed and confused the boy looked around, quickly meeting the gaze of a young human that was standing next to him with a half-full bucket in his hands.
"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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Check What Fell.->The Stone]]
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''Tonric'']
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Tell Tonric About The Dream.->Tell Him]]
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''Tonric'']
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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."]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Time To Get Dressed...->Get Dressed]]
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''Tonric'']
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The young fox grumbled to himself, grabbing his shirt and pulling it over his damp fur- He was still somewhat wet, but it felt like it was a really warm day so he should dry off pretty quickly. Looking around, it felt almost weird to be back in the stables. After that dream, the normality felt off even if he didn't really remember it.
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."]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Relucantly Agree.->Agree]]
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''Tonric'']
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''Aster''
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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...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Enter The Inn.->Enter The Inn]]
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''Tonric'']
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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 young fox 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 Yeuda was making, it smelled pretty good. Quickly popping his head through the open door to try and get a peak at tonights special, he sadly didn't see the innkeeper's wife. But, he did spot a few large pots simmering over the hearth.
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 loudly as he cleaned the counter. It seemed like things were still pretty quiet for the time being.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Take A Seat At The Counter.->Take A Seat]]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//int13//^^]]
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''Aster''
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Show Rhut The Stone.->Show Him]]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//int14//^^]]
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''Aster''
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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... But can't really remember much of 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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Fragment? Question Him.->Fragment?]]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//int15//^^]]
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''Aster''
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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.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Leave The Inn.->Reluctantly Leave]]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//int16//^^]]
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''Aster''
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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! He didn't really know why Rhut believed they would be able to help him, but it was worth a shot.
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 or perhaps one of the more academic circles. Peraps he could check the library later or even visit the arcane institute, but for now following the innkeeps suggestion felt like his best bet.]
(set: $Intro to 1)
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//int18//^^]]
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''Aster''
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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")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//int17//^^]]
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Following the western road out of the central plaza for the most part led to the residential district, made up almost entirely of homes and a few small businesses that catered to the denizens of the city itself.
But along the road, there was a large stone staircase that lead all the way up to the Institute of the Arcane which was built into the cliff face under the northern end of the city. Aster had never really been there before, but it was an impressive building... Still, the stairs looked exhausting.
Luckily Lindwoods very own library was only just down the road and wasn't up nearly as many steps. On the opposite side of the road was a collection of buildings surrounded by a large gated fence, a large sign hanging over the gate read 'Lindwood Crafters Association'. From what Aster remembered, that was filled with various guilds dedicated to many industries within the city.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Central Lindwood->Central Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Residential District->Residential District]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Institude Of The Arcane->Arcane Academy]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Library->Old Library]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Crafters Association->Crafters Guilds]]
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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]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Inside.->Aurbellas Cathedral]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The boy quietly approached the priestess, not really sure how to start this conversation and of course not wanting to interrupt her as she spoke. Among the children, before her was a young rabbit, Aster somewhat recognized but couldn't remember.
"Alright, I believe everyone has their chores for this afternoon?" The woman said. She seemed to be elven in nature but as her gaze lifted to meet the young foxes her emerald green reptilian eyes locked on his. "It seems we have a visitor, go on children you can play once the day's work is done." She said, gently gesturing with her hands for the kids to disperse. "Now, how may I help you?"
Aster gulped, watching the other children quietly scatter before taking a step forward while scratching the side of his chin. "Uhm, sorry I didn't mean to intrude if you are busy..."
The woman shook her head with a quiet laugh. "Nonsense, we are here to help the people first and foremost. So please, tell me what's wrong." She said with a welcoming smile.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Try To Explain.->Explain To Her]]
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''???''
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Well, you see... I had a strange dream last night, it's pretty vague now..." The boy said, starting to explain before the woman interjected.
"The gods often give people small insights, no matter your blood or background dreams can be a powerful thing. Always good to consider what the dream entailed, did you see yourself becoming an acolyte here? Sometimes, a call to service does occur if your soul is destined for it." the woman said with a slow nod.
Aster fell silent, frowning a little at the woman while listening to her explanation. It wasn't exactly what he was looking for, let alone attempt to recruit him...]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Show Her The Stone.->Show Her The Stone]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster quietly reached into his pocket before pulling out the stone and holding it up between the two of them. "I found this after I woke up, I remember it appearing in my dream but that's about it..."
The woman paused for a moment, her eyes going wide as she stared at the stone. "Oh, that's... A very different situation, my apologies I thought you were just a misguided youth looking for a bit of divine guidance." She said with a sigh, taking a moment to rub her chin. "Alright... I suppose we were due something like this if you would please follow me I can explain someplace a bit... Quieter."
With that the woman turned, gesturing for the boy to follow as she walked.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Follow Her.->Follower Her]]
]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The boy stood there for a moment, unsure if he wanted to follow her. But as he thought about that sudden change of expression, the tone of her voice suggested that the priestess obviously knew of this stone.
Aster moved to quickly catch up with her, just as the woman opened a door that led to one of the side hallways. "What do you mean, due for something like this?" He asked as he followed her into the hall.
The priestess turned to close the door. "I haven't ever seen one before, but the energy it gives off... That stone matches a few descriptions I heard from my seniors back when I was an acolyte."]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Inquire Further.->Inquire Further]]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//sac04//^^]]
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''Aster''
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=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster sighed quietly and looked down at the stone in his hand. "Okay, but what exactly is it...?" The boy asked, slowly turning the stone as they continued down the dimly lit hallway. The stone did give off a strange aura to it, but Aster by no means could sense magic himself.
"Well, You see... Ah, it's difficult to explain but... Here, come inside and sit down." The woman said, guiding Aster to a large wooden door before taking a moment to pull it open.
Prismatic light blinded Aster for a moment, instinctively the boy brought a hand up to shield his eyes as the woman stepped through the door. Peaking around her, it just seemed like a normal office... But, there was a large stained glass window opposite to the door and the sun was unpleasantly angled to shine right through it right now.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Step Inside.->Step Inside]]
]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//sac05//^^]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The young fox quickly stepped inside, once he could finally see it really was just a normal office. In front of the stained glass window was an old wooden desk with a few chairs around it, the largest, of course, had it's back to the window with a pair of smaller chairs on the opposite side facing the window.
Aster elected to move his chair slightly, so he wasn't sitting in the blinding sunlight. Curiously watching as the woman walked past the desk and opened up a cabinet, digging around for something.
Finally, she turned to the desk and set an old journal on the table. "Here we go, I can't tell you why the stone appeared... Honestly, I doubt anyone but the gods could do that. But I can tell you, stones like this only appear for the most miraculous of souls." She said with a nod before opening up the journal.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Look At The Journal.->Look At Journal]]
]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//sac06//^^]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The priestess opened the journal to a page that had a few crystals sketched on it, all of different shapes but next to each one a myriad of familiar descriptive words was written. Opalescent, faintly glowing, and then some other words he didn't even consider. Seemingly indestructible, refracts light oddly.
"Here, we have come to call them... Fragments of Possibility, a crystalization of ones potential. Alone, it doesn't really do anything. But luckily those who came before us left this book on their discoveries to us." She said with a nod before turning the page.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Keep Reading...->Keep Reading]]
]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//sac07//^^]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The next page had a lot written on it, the boy struggled to gather his thoughts as his eyes scanned the page. It mentioned things such as the future, and potential and used terms that he didn't even recognize or seemed to be in an unfamiliar language to the boy. "Uhm... This is kind of confusing I don't even know what some of these words mean." The boy said with a little sigh.
The priestess nodded and pulled the book back towards herself. "Well, essentially these crystals manifest when a young person reaches a crossroad in their life. One that can lead to, well... Anything."
"Anything? That, sounds kind of impossible..." The young fox said with a nod, now just staring down at the gemstone in his hand.
"Haha, alright perhaps it is an exaggeration. I haven't heard of anyone founding a country or taking a crown, becoming a divine or anything like that... But, still, this journal says that those who manifest a fragment can make whatever future they desire come to fruition with enough effort." The woman said, turning a few more pages in the journal.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Whatever Future He Desires...?->Whatever Future]]
]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//sac08//^^]]
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''Aster''
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=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Soo... If I try to learn how to bake, with the desire to open a successful shop then that will happen...?" The boy asked, looking up to the priestess with his head cocked.
The woman nodded slowly. "Yes, but this journal is full of stories of people discovering things... Becoming adventurers, finding great success or even being part of a cause that began a new era- Ah, here this may interest you. Aratel Coralheart, first lord of Lindwood manifested his crystal at age thirteen. Dedicating his life to raising his family from poverty he eventually built an empire of trade and took the title of Lord... Ah, I suppose that is rather close to a crown so my apologies perhaps I was wrong." She said with a quiet snicker.
Aster fell silent for a moment, the figure standing atop the fountain at the center of Lindwood came to mind. "Really? He got one of these things? So, I could... End up an adventurer, or even a noble?" The young fox asked as he stood up from his chair.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The Life Of An Adventurer!->Grounded Future]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The woman lifted her hand to try and calm the boy. "Now now, it is no guarantee. But, if you do as this journal suggests then perhaps you will find the path that best suits you. Aurbella believed that the people of this world could put their minds to anything and achieve it, that is why anyone who has manifested one of these stones before has set out on a journey."
Aster paused for a moment, hand tightly gripping around the stone. "A journey, so an adventure of sorts?" The boy said as his smile continued to grow.
"Oh my, I can tell what your heart is set on. If that's what you'd like it to be then yes an adventure. A pilgrimage to find one's fate, to shape your future... That is what this journal suggests." The woman said, closing the book. "But, if you so choose to live a normal life that is also understandable."]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[An Adventure...->Next Step]]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//sac10//^^]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Okay, what do I need to do then? Do I just, pack by bag and leave?" The boy asked, now holding the stone close to his chest.
The priestess laughed and stood up from her chair. "No, no. First, you must find a friend you wish to take this journey with, it is not one you should take alone. Many in the past have chosen to take an acolyte from this very cathedral along with them, but at the end of the day who you travel with is up to you." The woman said with a warm smile as she stepped around the desk.
"They should be close to you in age though, someone who can grow alongside you... At least, that's what the journal suggests... Ah, here would you mind letting me look at the stone? I believe I can make it a bit easier for you to carry on your person." The woman said, now holding out her hand for the stone.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Hesitantly Hand The Stone Over...->Hesitantly Give]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster paused for a moment, clutching the stone tightly in his hand... He didn't exactly want to hand over the key to his future to this woman, even if she did seem kind enough to offer so much help and information freely.
As if reading the boy's mind, the priestess chuckled a bit and shook her head. "The stone isn't what holds your future, it is just a manifestation of what you can do. Even if you lose it, that won't change anything. But I do suggest not telling others about this, some may want to use you for this... Potential."
The boy grumbled quietly, not having any reason to think this woman a liar he relented and slowly moved to place the stone in her hand, hesitantly giving it to the priestess.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Watch Carefully.->Woven Twine]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The boy watched quietly as the priestess turned and walked back towards the cabinet she retrieved the book from, seemingly placing it back inside before taking something else out.
Aster moved to follow her, watching closely from behind as the woman carefully wove what seemed like some sort of twine around the gemstone. Quickly creating some sort of net before pulling it taught around the stone, with a nod she turned and held it out to Aster with a smile.
"This should be much easier to keep track of, wear it around your neck or perhaps tie it to your belt. As long as it shines you still have the potential, but if it ever falls dim... Then, your future is set." She said with a slow nod.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Take The Pendant.->Take The Twine]]
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(align:"==>")+(box:"=X")[(text-colour:(hsl:186,0.7739,0.7745,0.2))[^^//sac13//^^]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster took the pendant and looked it over, despite the material it actually seemed to be pretty well tied and even as he gently tugged at it. "Thank you... Uhm, what's your name by the way? I don't think I ever even told you mine."
The woman chuckled a bit. "Ah, my apologies I actually know your name so it's my fault for not introducing myself. My name is Adela, if I remember correctly you are... Aster, yes?"
The boy cocked his head to the side, eyeing the woman for a moment. "Uhm... Yes, how did you know my name exactly?" He said as he stashed the pendant in his pocket.
"My apologies, I don't think there is another foxkin in all of Lindwood. Let alone one so young, when you were little I worked directly with the orphanage often so I simply recognized you." She said with a warm smile.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Moving On...->Moving On]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster nodded and stepped out of the office, looking back at the priestess. "Alright, thank you then, Ms. Adela... Wait, how did you know the stone was real? You never really took a close look at it."
The woman laughed, gesturing to her eyes. "I was born with the ability to see odd forms of magic, not that of the arcane. But that of the soul, that stone radiates the same energy as you yourself... It's a cold blue, but there is much comfort from that brisk breeze." She said with the same smile.
The boy cocked his head for a moment, but as the priestess gave him a wave and started to close the door all he could do was wave back. Aster stood there for a moment before a voice brought him back to reality.
"Uhm... Excuse me?"]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Return To The Cathedral.->The Rabbit]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Oh..." The boy said quietly, feeling a bit embarrassed he didn't even recognize her himself. "Well, that aside then what do I do next?" The boy asked as he looked at the priestess.
Adela crossed her arms and thought for a moment. "Well, if you intend on travelling at your age. I'd recommend preparing... Finding someone you trust to have your back, then set out when it feels right... Ah, but I do have a lot to do myself today. If you need anything at all or wish to enlist the help of an acolyte of Aurbella please come any time." The woman said as she walked over to the door and opened it up.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Nod Quietly And Leave The Office.->Leave Office]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster quickly turned, locking eyes with the shorter rabbit he had seen before. The boy shuffled a bit, fidgeting with his shawl as he seemed to struggle to put his thoughts together. "Uhm, what do you need?" Aster asked.
The boy perked up for a moment. "Oh! Right, only acolytes and clergy members are allowed in this hall so... If your uh, meeting with Sister Adela is done. I'm gonna walk you back to the cathedral hall if that's okay with you?" The boy said with a meek smile.
Aster snickered and nodded. "Oh, that's fine lead the way." He said, the rabbit looked genuinely relieved at the other boy's reliance and quickly turned to guide Aster back down the... A rather short hallway.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Follow Him Regardless->His Names Koen]]
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''???''
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Hey, do I know you?" Aster asked as he followed the young rabbit down the hallway. He didn't really know any acolytes from the cathedral but still, this boy seemed very familiar.
"Oh- My name is Koen, I don't think we have met before? Maybe though, I do a lot of charity work around the city so maybe we have crossed paths." The boy said, not seeming that phased by the topic as he gestured for Aster to walk past him through the door.
The young fox nodded as he stepped out. "Oh... Maybe that's it, my name's Aster. Nice to meet you Koen!" The boy said, holding out his hand to the young rabbit.
Koen froze for a moment, fidgeting for a moment before he reached out to shake the other boy's hand. "Ahh... Nice to meet you as well, but I do need to get back to my chores... So, bye...!" The young rabbitfolk said, letting go of Aster's hand and rushing off as quickly as suddenly as he showed up.
Well... Seems Aster was on his own again, what next?]
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''???''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(text-colour:#a5d8ff)[#Prologue]From this point on, it's up to you to find a companion you like and follow their stories. Each character comes in four parts, upon finishing their fourth scene you will unlock the ability to invite them as a travelling companion at the city gate.
The Fragment of Possibility is a manifestation of many roads, simply find the one that suits you the best. Each character has their own tale to tell and multiple ways to tackle it, now go explore what Lindwood has to offer!
''No Companions Are Implimented Just Yet!''
(set: $Intro to 2)(set: $Den to 1)
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(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Character Compendium->Character Profiles]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Kink Toggles->Kink Toggles]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Credits->CreditsM]]
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Coming Soon!
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Coming Soon
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Stepping through the smaller city in southern Lindwood, the slums quickly came into view. Many wooden shacks had been built up over the years along the outside of the city walls, the further out you went the more tents you would find.
The slums had grown rapidly over the past few years, Aster himself wasn't entirely sure why. But the boy knew that he was rather lucky to have a place to stay at the Sleeping Serpent Inn, he could easily have ended up living out here if the orphanage didn't take him in when he was small.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Southern Lindwood]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Taking a quick trip around the outskirts of the warehouses, there wasn't much to find. In fact, Aster for the most part wasn't able to venture too far into the area due to a few guards patrolling. After being told that the area wasn't safe for boys his age the boy sighed and turned back the way he came.
At least the view of the ocean was rather nice during the walk back towards the main docks!]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->The Harbour]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Peaking into the arcane accessories, Aster could see a few baubles tucked away in glass cases or held out of reach. It was filled with odd decorations and knick-knacks with simple enchantments to them, but still, most things of that nature still cost more than Aster made on average.
In the back, he could see the large cabinet, glass doors housing wondrous objects with more... Useful enchantments, things adventurers would use. With a little sigh, the boy sadly stepped away from the shop.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Market District]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Peaking through the gates, the grounds seemed to have a central plaza that each had a path leading to one of the various buildings. Aster didn't know much about the crafters guild aside from it being a good place to learn a trade in Lindwood, but they only took people who already had a skill that could be developed by the guild.
None of the buildings had signs he could see from the road or any other indication as to what building housed what guild. Over all. the grounds seemed rather sparse, but he did see a few people conversing outside of one building.]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Back.->Western Lindwood]]
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''Aster''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aster stepped inside with a little grumble, looking around at the rather... Mundane-looking building, he expected something a bit more overtly sexual but that actually didn't make a lot of sense.
The rabbitfolk chuckled as the boy glanced around. "No need to be nervous, though I can't say we often get customers your age. Are you by chance looking for work? We do employ those of your age if you are looking to earn plenty of coin."
Aster felt his face go flush, he hadn't actually considered that before...]
''The Brothel Will Be Added Later :3c''
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