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Welcome back to the shop time skip! Year 1 & 2 of the shop are now finished! Now starts Year 3 of the shop and Year 2 of the time skip. Don't worry if you missed Year 1 of the event, you can still jump in at any point! Just remember to always start with the starting prompt. How it works:
After the snow melted and the lake thawed, a strange boat arrived at HollowOak village. The boat was made of water and full of Alvia! Nearly all of them were overjoyed to meet the villagers and even those who weren’t were still pleasant. The Alvia claimed that Osha was a powerful being of lore that had given the Aliva their water magic and they all bowed in her presence. They also claimed that the Homia had been their close and only allies alongside the Sera in the War That Broke the World. Just like the Homia believed the Aliva to be long extinct, the Alvia thought all the Homia died off long ago. Does your character:
Nayzee is beyond excited to meet other Alvia and hear about their history. What do they know about the magic? What can they teach her? She spends every waking moment not attending to her duties chatting them up to find out.
Rainyaviel — 01/15/2024 11:53 PM
With the theory that outsiders had murdered some of their own Quinn wasn't comfortable with the newcomers. Still, as a healer she did her best to learn from them about any plants that may have uses she was unfamiliar with. Being polite didn't mean she had to trust them, right?
robbedragon — 01/16/2024 12:36 AM
Shulbari was keeping a close eye on anyone who came into the village from now own. These pointy-eared bastards may be able to sweet-talk their way into the hearts of the others but he wasn't taking chances. He wasn't about to be caught off-guard again.
robbedragon — 01/16/2024 12:39 AM
Cochran wasn't sure what to make of these strange newcomers but, as far as he knew, they did not seem to have any ill intentions. He decided learning from them may come in handy and, if they did attempt to harm him or the village, he'd cross that bridge and fight them off all the same. At least this way, he could learn their strengths and weaknesses in case it came down to that.
robbedragon — 01/16/2024 12:41 AM
Raja wanted to listen to Shulbari but, how could a creature as beautiful as the Alvia be evil? He quickly found himself wrapped up in tales of their fabrics and garment styles, how they would use herbs and plants to cover their faces in what they called 'make up'. It was fascinating to him and he wanted to learn everything he could about their culture's views on clothing.
Revel — 01/16/2024 1:01 PM
Osha was as shocked as anyone to see people on a boat made of water she was slightly uncomfortable about being bowed to and ahd to apologise to the Alvia, that she remembered nothing of their claims, admitting that she actually remembered very little, but that she was hopeful, even excited if they could tell her more. She did beg them not to keep giving her reverence though .. she was just Osha, a person like any other.
Revel — 01/16/2024 1:07 PM
Nari was nervous, finding Osha had been shocking enough, but people... riding in a boat... people with ears like hers now were..... Ok sure, having others to learn from was good but who knew what their intentions were, and with the bowing at Osha, she didn't like it, it made her uncomfortable, especially as what they were saying went against everything she'd been taught.... but Osha was nice, maybe these people wouldn't be so bad? she was very conflicted, plus, more people meant more mouths to feed all of a sudden and after the harsh winter they'd just had, she was worried about there being enough food for everyone too.
Swamp Siren — 01/16/2024 9:03 PM
Cole would stand on the neutral side. He wouldn't be rude to them but he'd like to get to know them.
Swamp Siren — 01/16/2024 9:07 PM
Anastasia will be hopeful. She has gotten to know Osha and now she's hoping to get to know these new people.
Luna — 01/17/2024 9:54 AM
Toby (because pig) is optimistic. Osha has seemed nice, kind and caring so far, so these others clearly must be the same...right? Also...they totally wouldn't steal his precious goats.... at least of that he was semi fairly certain. BUt also... that meant they weren't the only ones! Oh so many new trading could come of this...maybe...even new farm animals.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 7:10 PM
Gunnar wasn't sure what to make of the newcomers. It was odd enough that some of his neighbors suddenly sprout pointed ears, now these people show up claiming there was a whole town of them? Where? As far as he knew HollowOak was the only town left, wasn't it?
NatiStorm How that played out:
@Rainyaviel Many Alvia visiting HollowOak noticed Nayzee and were pleased to interact with her. Most of them were on the same level of controlling magic as she was but they assured her they had history books back home that taught how to control it. Nayzee was decently healthy during the spring.
@Rainyaviel Many Alvia visiting HollowOak noticed Quinn and were pleased to interact with her. A few of them knew of a few different uses for some of the local herbs and they were happy to share the knowledge with Quinn and the Aid Guild. Quinn got to see the Alvia work up close when one of them treated a deep gash she got when startled holding her shears.
@robbedragon Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Shulbari. For the most part, they kept their distance. Shulbari wasn't able to keep an eye on the newcomers as much as he'd like when a snake bite kept him bedridden for a few days.
@robbedragon Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Cochran. For the most part, they kept their distance. Cochran was asked not to come back to the magic demonstrations after he accidently knocked over the water caldron used for practice... while it was full of boiling water and gave him some bad burns.
@robbedragon Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Raja. For the most part, they kept their distance. Only a select few would occasionally indulge his questions. Upon trying to mimic the 'make up' of the Alvia, Raja used the wrong part of an herb and got a rash on his face.
@Revel Most of the Alvia that Osha interacted with didn't really hear her words as they were so awestruck. The stress of being admired was starting to get to Osha and she found herself needing to visit a water source to 'recharge' more than normal.
@Revel Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Nari. For the most part, they kept their distance. Nari stayed in great health during the spring.
@Swamp Siren Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Cole. For the most part, they kept their distance. Cole stayed in good health during the spring.
@Swamp Siren Most Alvia visiting HollowOak knew Anastasia by name and loved to interact with her. Unfortunately Anastasia had an allergic reaction to a seasoning the Alvia brought with them that gave her a full body rash for a solid week.
@Luna Many Alvia visiting HollowOak noticed Toby and were pleased to interact with him. A few even taught him some new farming techniques. Trying those techniques would have to wait until his sprained ankle from tripping over a goat healed.
@DBPyrat Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Gunnar. For the most part, they kept their distance. Gunnar had bad allergies during the spring.
Year 2 - Second Prompt
During the spring the Alvia from FallingFeather shared their history, agricultural technology, and a wealth of goods with the villagers of HollowOak. The Alvia were proving to be trustworthy and helpful. By the time summer rolled around, there were several Alvia who wished to remain in HollowOak permanently and several villagers of HollowOak who wished to move to FallingFeather. This caused quite an outrage among the elders who still believed in the old lore and ways. Does your character:
Shulbari wasn't able to get close enough to these Alvia people. They seemed awfully guarded which only made him more suspicious of them. If they didn't have something to hide, why would they go out of their way to avoid him and refuse to give him information? He didn't like them being in his village and spying on the defenses.
robbedragon — 01/17/2024 10:35 PM
Cochran nursed his burns carefully. They'd managed to heal pretty well using the no herblore taught to the village by the Alvia which meant they couldn't be all bad but, something just wasn't sitting right with him. These strangers seemed to appear out of nowhere and now they wanted to stay? He just couldn't seem to make up his mind on whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
robbedragon — 01/17/2024 10:37 PM
Raja had managed to get rid of the rash on his face but, he was certainly going to be a lot more attentive to the herbs and berries in the future. These Alvia didn't seem so bad and he'd love to learn more about them. He wasn't sure if moving to their village was the right thing to do yet but, he certainly wasn't going to rule it out, either.
Swamp Siren — 01/18/2024 8:58 AM
Being ignored but seeing other people being regarded as friends Cole has decided to wait and see how things go. Maybe they aren't that bad. Maybe.
Swamp Siren — 01/18/2024 9:00 AM
It wasn't the Alvia's fault she was allergic to their seasoning. She had to admit she was enjoying getting to know everyone.
Revel — 01/18/2024 9:40 AM
Osha didn't agree with being pretty much worshipped, it was very uncomfortable and she tired easily, it felt like she couldn't go anywhere without anyone bowing at her, still, she was happy to know magic was coming, she helped some experiment more with their powers, she tried to help the villagers too but it was still a very stressful time. She was glad when most were happy to return home, leaving only a few to stay in HollowOak.
Revel — 01/18/2024 9:43 AM
Nari was still unsure about the Alvia, sure they had goods but with some villagers getting sick from their supplies and the increase in magic, she wasn't sure the trade bonuses were worth it in the end. When the summer came and the Alvia began to leave she was relieved, but then saddened that some actually wanted to leave and go to the Alvia's village... was that where the Outcasts ended up? they were outcasts for a reason after all, and they still weren't sure who had killed the three missing villagers last year. That said, trade WAS good... and perhaps allies with magic would help prevent more deaths. She was torn, unsure really, she tried to keep to herself but was honest if her opinion was asked for.
Rainyaviel — 01/19/2024 2:28 PM
Quinn was diligent about her notes whenever the Alvia from FallingFeather shared some of their knowledge with anyone in the aid guild. She remained cautious around them right up until she hurt herself collecting herbs and none of her colleagues were nearby to assist her. Debating with herself while trying to stop the bleeding she eventually turned to the visitors who made quick work of getting her wound disinfected and bandaged up. It didn't take long for the gash to heal and she was quite surprised when all that remained was something that looked more like she had a scuffle with a berry bush than her own shears. Amazing! Ok, so maybe they really weren't here to cause trouble, and perhaps she could actively try to befriend a few of them. She still wasn't sure about letting them move into HollowOak though, visiting was one thing, but staying? That was a much bigger commitment.
Rainyaviel — 01/19/2024 2:31 PM
Nayzee was thrilled when some of the visitors stated they were curious about staying in HollowOak. That would give her so much more time to get to know them and pick their brains and maybe she could get one of them to help out in the mess hall and they could try new recipes? The woman was aware her village still didn't entirely trust the Alvia among them so she was careful about advocating for the newcomers and did so by pointing out any advantages she could think of to allowing a few of them to stay. After all, it wasn't like their entire population wanted to move in, this wasn't a take over.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 8:21 PM
While still feeling a bit skeptical Gunnar's craft was his life, and as such the information the Alvia provided about their smith-craft did much to alleviate his suspicion.
NatiStorm How that played out:
@robbedragon Most Alvia continued to keep their distance from Shulbari before heading back to their own village. Shulbari stayed in excellent health throughout the summer.
@robbedragon Most Alvia continued to keep their distance from Cochran before heading back to their own village. Cochran had a rough summer after he fell into a patch of poison ivy and had a horrible rash for many days.
@robbedragon Some Alvia had become fond of Raja's enthusiasm for their finery and him some tips before heading back to their own village. (Raja's dot in social means 1-10 is auto success!) Looking for some of the correct herbs for make up Raja stumbled upon a yellow jacket nest and was swollen for several days.
@Swamp Siren A few Alvia tried to engage with Cole before heading back to their own village. Cole stayed in decent health throughout the summer.
@Swamp Siren Many Alvia stopped by to check on Anastasia before heading back to their own village. Unfortunately with a compromised immune system Anastasia ended up catching a summer flu.
@Revel Many Alvia stopped bowing but most still looked at Osha with an awestruck expression. Some even asked her to visit them in FallingFeather before they headed home to their own village. (Osha's dot in social means 1-10 is auto success) As the season turned hot, Osha found herself suffering from a sort of heat stroke where she was constantly dizzy with steam coming off of her.
@RevelA few Alvia tried to engage with Nari before heading back to their own village. Nari got a mild case of summer sniffles.
@Rainyaviel Most Alvia keep their distance from Quinn before heading back to their own village. Quinn stayed in great health throughout the summer.
@Rainyaviel Many Alvia had grown fond of Nayzee and a few even gave her some cooking tips before heading back to their own village. Nayzee stayed in great health throughout the summer.
@DBPyrat Most Alvia continued to keep their distance from Gunnar before heading back to their own village. Gunnar stayed in great health throughout the summer.
Year 2 - Third Prompt
After a lot of debating, Tarik Firefall agreed to let any resident from HollowOak move to the village of FallingFeather without being labeled an outcast. He also agreed to let a few of the Alvia stay, against the better judgment of the elders, after seeing just how many of the HollowOak residents wanted to leave. Once the residents of FallingFeather packed up and went home on their boat of water, the village of HollowOak seemed emptier than ever before. Does your character:
Shulbari watched as people he trusted and grew to rely on turned their backs on the village to go with these Alvia strangers. How could they betray the village he loved so much? These creatures came with trinkets and baubles and lured away people he once considered friends and now a few of them wished to stay?! He would honor his elder's wishes but he did not trust the Alvia at all. Their timing was just too convenient and he was beginning to wonder if it was the Alvia and not the outcasts that killed his villagers.
robbedragon — 01/19/2024 10:43 PM
Cochran watched in disbelief as villagers seemed to be volunteering to go with the Alvia to this strange new place they called FeatherFall. He honestly couldn't understand the appeal of giving up a life here to go somewhere else. Sure, life in the village wasn't perfect but, it seemed safer than living in trees like a weirdo. Besides, with his luck, he'd probably trip with a lantern while going out to use the bathroom one night and burn the whole forest down. Way too risky.
robbedragon — 01/19/2024 10:48 PM
Raja was a bit sad to see his new Alvia friends depart but, a few were wanting to stay which meant he could learn more about their culture. He was happy to know there were other races out there besides the scary demonic beasts he'd always heard tales about in the stories.
Swamp Siren — 01/20/2024 12:10 PM
Cole knew he couldn't control the actions of others. It was their choice and their right to go. If they didn't like it there they would be back..... right?
Swamp Siren — 01/20/2024 12:12 PM
Anastasia would miss those that had left but there were new people to get to know. After becoming friends with Osha she was more than excited to learn of the Alvian's culture and ways. Maybe they could learn a thing or two from the new residents.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 5:03 AM
Quinn watched as some of her friends, former patients, and even one of her mentors packed up their things and left with the visitors. Sorrow filled her but she pushed through her emotions and carried on with her duties doing whatever she could to help make up for those who had left. Would they come back? Did anyone even want them to? Quinn tried to make new friends but even after becoming somewhat used to the Alvia magic she was still nervous and despite her best efforts she knew the new villagers could tell which made for a rough time getting to know each other.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 5:06 AM
When talk of going to visit FallingFeather first broke out Nayzee was certain she wanted to go. However, as time went on and the list of villagers leaving grew the Alvia woman knew she couldn't leave just yet. With a longing in her heart she bid farewell to everyone as they left HollowOak and then returned to her duties which now included training some newcomers how to navigate the mess hall kitchen.
Revel — 01/21/2024 7:17 AM
Osha was relieved most Alvia stopped bowing at her, it definitely made things less awkward day to day. She promised she would visit Falling Feather when everything had settled and both villages settled back into a regular routine. She was still hopeful to learn about other places, she hoped the village elders may approve of her journeyng someday, so she could find things out for herself though.
Revel — 01/21/2024 7:19 AM
Nari interacted fairly well with the Alvia that tried to be social with her, She learned a little from then, they weren't THAT bad, but she was still cautious. She didn't like the fact there was more villagers leaving, than Alvia staying, leaving them shorthanded, but it DID mean less mouths to feed too. She would just see how it went come harvest.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 9:19 PM
So they get some of our people, we get some of theirs, sounds like a wash. As long as the newcomers carry their weight, Gunnar isn't particularly bothered.
NatiStorm How that played out:
@robbedragon Nearly all of those remaining in HollowOak dismissed Shulbari's suspicions. The Alvia seemed to kind and offered too much to be killers. Shulbari stayed in good health throughout the fall.
@robbedragon Some of those remaining in HollowOak shared Cochran's feelings over those who'd left. Cochran had mild allergies throughout the fall.
@robbedragon Many of those remaining in HollowOak shared Raja's enthusiasm about the remaining Alvia. Raja tripped forward and fell on his hands, spraining his wrist during the fall.
@Swamp Siren Some of those remaining in HollowOak shared Cole's feelings over those who'd left. Cole suffered from severe allergies during the fall.
@Swamp Siren Many of those remaining in HollowOak shared Anastasia's enthusiasm about the remaining Alvia. Anastasia stayed in great health throughout the fall.
@Rainyaviel Some of those remaining in HollowOak shared Quinn's feelings over those who'd left. Quinn's job was made extremely difficult after she was knocked over by some unruly villagers who'd had a bit to much to drink and broke her arm in the fall!
@Rainyaviel Many of those remaining in HollowOak shared Nayzee's feelings over those who'd left and appreciated her staying. Trying to recreate a favorite Alvian dish she'd learned, Nayzee ended up getting a severe case of food poisoning.
@Revel Most of the remaining Alvia and many of the villagers still gravitated towards Osha. Osha stayed in fantastic health during the fall.
@Revel Nearly all of the remaining villagers, Alvia included, shared Nari's feelings about those who'd left and stayed. Nari stayed in fantastic health during the fall.
@DBPyrat Most Alvia that remained continued to keep their distance from Gunnar unless they needed his wares. Gunnar suffered a bad burn during the fall.
Year 2 - Final Prompt
Despite having less residents in the village, there was an abundant harvest due to the Alvia’s help in the spring and early summer. It was a mild winter with few freezing days and light snow. With food reserves stocked, livestock happy, and plenty of wood for the fire, it was the easiest winter anyone could ever remember. Does your character:
Despite his early objections, Shulbari had to admit that this was the easiest winter the village had seen in his lifetime and he couldn't deny the fact that the Alvia and their water magic were behind it all. He still hated the thought of letting his guard down but, maybe he could see how other races and magic might not be all bad. He'd even thought of befriending a few to see if they'd be willing to join the village guard corps he was putting together.
robbedragon — 01/21/2024 12:14 AM
Cochran was starting to get used to the Alvia and was even finding them to be a bit interesting. He'd even started to find them physically appealing and wondered if he'd have better luck finding a love amongst their kind as his luck with the villagers had usually just ended with him stumbling over his words and making a fool of himself or misreading the situation and getting drinks poured on his head or worse, punched by some big burly guy who wasn't a fan of his advancements. The nights in the winter were cold and maybe an Alvia sharing his bed wouldn't be such a bad idea. What's the worst that could happen?
robbedragon — 01/21/2024 12:17 AM
Raja's infatuation with the Alvia's beauty and fashion sense had moved beyond admiration and was dipping into border-line obsession territory. He seemed almost jealous because no matter how much he tried, he could not ever seem to make himself look as pure and beautiful as these creatures. He kept demanding more and more beauty secrets to the point that it seemed the Alvia were avoiding him.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 11:55 AM
Quinn couldn't really be bothered with all of the chatter about whether or not it was safe to trust the magic wielders in their midst. How could she find the time while the aid guild was short of hands, and she was struggling to complete her duties with an arm that had been out of commission for quite some time? The woman was just grateful for any help that came her way and made sure to thank each person, homia or otherwise, profusely lest she find herself without any help next time she needed it.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 12:00 PM
Nayzee did not miss the fact that the village was doing well despite the flux in residents that happened during the year. She wasn't going to say that it was all because of the Alvia, though it was quite obvious their assistance had been beneficial, but she was feeling better about her magic with each day that passed. As for the mild winter... Well, surely they were due for one, right? Nothing too strange about it? She did run her thoughts by some of the scholars' guild members though, just in case.
Swamp Siren — 01/21/2024 2:03 PM
Cole had to admit this winter wasn't that bad. Maybe he should give then a chance.
Swamp Siren — 01/21/2024 2:06 PM
Anastasia was thankful to the new members of the village. She truly believed that they were to thank fir this. They brought new techniques that was helping them. She would now willing give anyone else a chance.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 10:56 PM
Perhaps Gunnar's doubts were unfounded. The water magic of the Alvia seemed to be a great boon to everyone. Just think what he could do with the fire magic he heard of, and he began to wonder if maybe there was a magic that would let him manipulate metal directly.
Revel — 01/22/2024 12:47 PM
Osha didn't mind being social, it was the worship she'd had issues with, hopefully the Alvia that stayed would realise she was just like them, she worked just as hard as anyone else in the village to get crops planted and growing.
She was relieved that things were settling with the Alvia and the village, she didn't like the suspicion some held towards them and with the bountiful harvest, it seemed those suspicions were allayed. She was more hopeful for the future now.
Revel — 01/22/2024 12:49 PM
Nari was surprised to find that most all of the villagers shared her worries though, those worries were proved to be unfounded when the harvest was so good, they wouldn't have to ration towards the end of the winter like many before, she was hopeful of the future but still a little unsure, it was still early days but Nari was happy to be a bit more open minded about the Alvia now.
NatiStorm How that played out:
@robbedragon The Alvia who remained in the village kept their distance from Shulbari. Shulbari caught the flu during the winter and was bedridden for a few days.
@robbedragon For the most part the Alvia who remained in the village kept their distance from Shulbari. Cochran caught the flu during the winter and was bedridden for a few days.
@robbedragon The Alvia who remained in the village were used to Raja's questions and for the most part didn't mind his badgering. Raja caught the flu during the winter and was bedridden for a few days.
@Rainyaviel The Alvia who remained in the village were fond of Quinn and eager to lend a hand when she needed it. Quinn stayed in great health throughout the winter.
@Rainyaviel Those who remained were to busy celebrating the easy winter to pay any attention to Nayzee's possible suspicion. Nayzee stayed in great health throughout the winter.
@Swamp Siren Most of those who remained in the village were to busy celebrating the mild winter to really notice Cole. Cole stayed in decent health during the winter.
@Swamp Siren Most of those who remained in the village were to busy celebrating the mild winter to really listen to Anastasia. Anastasia stayed in good health during the winter.
@DBPyrat Most of the village was to busy celebrating the easy winter to really take notice of Gunnar. Gunnar caught the flu during the winter.
@Revel Many of those who remained in the village shared Osha's hope for the future. Osha stayed in great health throughout the winter.
@Revel Many of those who remained in the village shared Nari's hope for the future. Nari stayed in fantastic health throughout the winter.
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After the snow melted and the lake thawed, a strange boat arrived at HollowOak village. The boat was made of water and full of Alvia! Nearly all of them were overjoyed to meet the villagers and even those who weren’t were still pleasant. The Alvia claimed that Osha was a powerful being of lore that had given the Aliva their water magic and they all bowed in her presence. They also claimed that the Homia had been their close and only allies alongside the Sera in the War That Broke the World. Just like the Homia believed the Aliva to be long extinct, the Alvia thought all the Homia died off long ago. Does your character:
- Stand on the side of the worried, the frightened, and/or superstitious? These Alvia are outsiders, they shouldn’t be allowed to stay in the village. They are obviously liars because Homia lore says the other races rose up against them! Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the neutral, the unsure, and/or the skeptic? They seem friendly enough, why not give it a try? It might be nice to have friends outside of HollowOak, after they've proven trustworthy of course. Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the hopeful, the excited, and/or optimistic? Who cares what the lore says, that was hundreds of years ago! We're not the only ones out here anymore! This could be great for trades and they seem to know a good deal about water magic! Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Other. Give a sentence or few to explain.
Nayzee is beyond excited to meet other Alvia and hear about their history. What do they know about the magic? What can they teach her? She spends every waking moment not attending to her duties chatting them up to find out.
Rainyaviel — 01/15/2024 11:53 PM
With the theory that outsiders had murdered some of their own Quinn wasn't comfortable with the newcomers. Still, as a healer she did her best to learn from them about any plants that may have uses she was unfamiliar with. Being polite didn't mean she had to trust them, right?
robbedragon — 01/16/2024 12:36 AM
Shulbari was keeping a close eye on anyone who came into the village from now own. These pointy-eared bastards may be able to sweet-talk their way into the hearts of the others but he wasn't taking chances. He wasn't about to be caught off-guard again.
robbedragon — 01/16/2024 12:39 AM
Cochran wasn't sure what to make of these strange newcomers but, as far as he knew, they did not seem to have any ill intentions. He decided learning from them may come in handy and, if they did attempt to harm him or the village, he'd cross that bridge and fight them off all the same. At least this way, he could learn their strengths and weaknesses in case it came down to that.
robbedragon — 01/16/2024 12:41 AM
Raja wanted to listen to Shulbari but, how could a creature as beautiful as the Alvia be evil? He quickly found himself wrapped up in tales of their fabrics and garment styles, how they would use herbs and plants to cover their faces in what they called 'make up'. It was fascinating to him and he wanted to learn everything he could about their culture's views on clothing.
Revel — 01/16/2024 1:01 PM
Osha was as shocked as anyone to see people on a boat made of water she was slightly uncomfortable about being bowed to and ahd to apologise to the Alvia, that she remembered nothing of their claims, admitting that she actually remembered very little, but that she was hopeful, even excited if they could tell her more. She did beg them not to keep giving her reverence though .. she was just Osha, a person like any other.
Revel — 01/16/2024 1:07 PM
Nari was nervous, finding Osha had been shocking enough, but people... riding in a boat... people with ears like hers now were..... Ok sure, having others to learn from was good but who knew what their intentions were, and with the bowing at Osha, she didn't like it, it made her uncomfortable, especially as what they were saying went against everything she'd been taught.... but Osha was nice, maybe these people wouldn't be so bad? she was very conflicted, plus, more people meant more mouths to feed all of a sudden and after the harsh winter they'd just had, she was worried about there being enough food for everyone too.
Swamp Siren — 01/16/2024 9:03 PM
Cole would stand on the neutral side. He wouldn't be rude to them but he'd like to get to know them.
Swamp Siren — 01/16/2024 9:07 PM
Anastasia will be hopeful. She has gotten to know Osha and now she's hoping to get to know these new people.
Luna — 01/17/2024 9:54 AM
Toby (because pig) is optimistic. Osha has seemed nice, kind and caring so far, so these others clearly must be the same...right? Also...they totally wouldn't steal his precious goats.... at least of that he was semi fairly certain. BUt also... that meant they weren't the only ones! Oh so many new trading could come of this...maybe...even new farm animals.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 7:10 PM
Gunnar wasn't sure what to make of the newcomers. It was odd enough that some of his neighbors suddenly sprout pointed ears, now these people show up claiming there was a whole town of them? Where? As far as he knew HollowOak was the only town left, wasn't it?
NatiStorm How that played out:
@Rainyaviel Many Alvia visiting HollowOak noticed Nayzee and were pleased to interact with her. Most of them were on the same level of controlling magic as she was but they assured her they had history books back home that taught how to control it. Nayzee was decently healthy during the spring.
@Rainyaviel Many Alvia visiting HollowOak noticed Quinn and were pleased to interact with her. A few of them knew of a few different uses for some of the local herbs and they were happy to share the knowledge with Quinn and the Aid Guild. Quinn got to see the Alvia work up close when one of them treated a deep gash she got when startled holding her shears.
@robbedragon Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Shulbari. For the most part, they kept their distance. Shulbari wasn't able to keep an eye on the newcomers as much as he'd like when a snake bite kept him bedridden for a few days.
@robbedragon Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Cochran. For the most part, they kept their distance. Cochran was asked not to come back to the magic demonstrations after he accidently knocked over the water caldron used for practice... while it was full of boiling water and gave him some bad burns.
@robbedragon Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Raja. For the most part, they kept their distance. Only a select few would occasionally indulge his questions. Upon trying to mimic the 'make up' of the Alvia, Raja used the wrong part of an herb and got a rash on his face.
@Revel Most of the Alvia that Osha interacted with didn't really hear her words as they were so awestruck. The stress of being admired was starting to get to Osha and she found herself needing to visit a water source to 'recharge' more than normal.
@Revel Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Nari. For the most part, they kept their distance. Nari stayed in great health during the spring.
@Swamp Siren Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Cole. For the most part, they kept their distance. Cole stayed in good health during the spring.
@Swamp Siren Most Alvia visiting HollowOak knew Anastasia by name and loved to interact with her. Unfortunately Anastasia had an allergic reaction to a seasoning the Alvia brought with them that gave her a full body rash for a solid week.
@Luna Many Alvia visiting HollowOak noticed Toby and were pleased to interact with him. A few even taught him some new farming techniques. Trying those techniques would have to wait until his sprained ankle from tripping over a goat healed.
@DBPyrat Few Alvia visiting HollowOak cared to interact with Gunnar. For the most part, they kept their distance. Gunnar had bad allergies during the spring.
Year 2 - Second Prompt
During the spring the Alvia from FallingFeather shared their history, agricultural technology, and a wealth of goods with the villagers of HollowOak. The Alvia were proving to be trustworthy and helpful. By the time summer rolled around, there were several Alvia who wished to remain in HollowOak permanently and several villagers of HollowOak who wished to move to FallingFeather. This caused quite an outrage among the elders who still believed in the old lore and ways. Does your character:
- Stand on the side of the worried, the frightened, and/or superstitious? They’ve only been here one season, that’s not long enough to really trust them! They shouldn’t be allowed to live here! Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the neutral, the unsure, and/or the skeptic? On one hand HollowOak has had a rough time of things and could use some more hands around to help out… On the other hand, things are moving really fast and it might be better to take things slower and not let others move in just yet. Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the hopeful, the excited, and/or optimistic? They’ve helped out so much that they should absolutely be allowed to move here! Imagine what one could learn moving to FallingFeather! The opportunity is to great to pass up! Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Other. Give a sentence or few to explain.
Shulbari wasn't able to get close enough to these Alvia people. They seemed awfully guarded which only made him more suspicious of them. If they didn't have something to hide, why would they go out of their way to avoid him and refuse to give him information? He didn't like them being in his village and spying on the defenses.
robbedragon — 01/17/2024 10:35 PM
Cochran nursed his burns carefully. They'd managed to heal pretty well using the no herblore taught to the village by the Alvia which meant they couldn't be all bad but, something just wasn't sitting right with him. These strangers seemed to appear out of nowhere and now they wanted to stay? He just couldn't seem to make up his mind on whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
robbedragon — 01/17/2024 10:37 PM
Raja had managed to get rid of the rash on his face but, he was certainly going to be a lot more attentive to the herbs and berries in the future. These Alvia didn't seem so bad and he'd love to learn more about them. He wasn't sure if moving to their village was the right thing to do yet but, he certainly wasn't going to rule it out, either.
Swamp Siren — 01/18/2024 8:58 AM
Being ignored but seeing other people being regarded as friends Cole has decided to wait and see how things go. Maybe they aren't that bad. Maybe.
Swamp Siren — 01/18/2024 9:00 AM
It wasn't the Alvia's fault she was allergic to their seasoning. She had to admit she was enjoying getting to know everyone.
Revel — 01/18/2024 9:40 AM
Osha didn't agree with being pretty much worshipped, it was very uncomfortable and she tired easily, it felt like she couldn't go anywhere without anyone bowing at her, still, she was happy to know magic was coming, she helped some experiment more with their powers, she tried to help the villagers too but it was still a very stressful time. She was glad when most were happy to return home, leaving only a few to stay in HollowOak.
Revel — 01/18/2024 9:43 AM
Nari was still unsure about the Alvia, sure they had goods but with some villagers getting sick from their supplies and the increase in magic, she wasn't sure the trade bonuses were worth it in the end. When the summer came and the Alvia began to leave she was relieved, but then saddened that some actually wanted to leave and go to the Alvia's village... was that where the Outcasts ended up? they were outcasts for a reason after all, and they still weren't sure who had killed the three missing villagers last year. That said, trade WAS good... and perhaps allies with magic would help prevent more deaths. She was torn, unsure really, she tried to keep to herself but was honest if her opinion was asked for.
Rainyaviel — 01/19/2024 2:28 PM
Quinn was diligent about her notes whenever the Alvia from FallingFeather shared some of their knowledge with anyone in the aid guild. She remained cautious around them right up until she hurt herself collecting herbs and none of her colleagues were nearby to assist her. Debating with herself while trying to stop the bleeding she eventually turned to the visitors who made quick work of getting her wound disinfected and bandaged up. It didn't take long for the gash to heal and she was quite surprised when all that remained was something that looked more like she had a scuffle with a berry bush than her own shears. Amazing! Ok, so maybe they really weren't here to cause trouble, and perhaps she could actively try to befriend a few of them. She still wasn't sure about letting them move into HollowOak though, visiting was one thing, but staying? That was a much bigger commitment.
Rainyaviel — 01/19/2024 2:31 PM
Nayzee was thrilled when some of the visitors stated they were curious about staying in HollowOak. That would give her so much more time to get to know them and pick their brains and maybe she could get one of them to help out in the mess hall and they could try new recipes? The woman was aware her village still didn't entirely trust the Alvia among them so she was careful about advocating for the newcomers and did so by pointing out any advantages she could think of to allowing a few of them to stay. After all, it wasn't like their entire population wanted to move in, this wasn't a take over.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 8:21 PM
While still feeling a bit skeptical Gunnar's craft was his life, and as such the information the Alvia provided about their smith-craft did much to alleviate his suspicion.
NatiStorm How that played out:
@robbedragon Most Alvia continued to keep their distance from Shulbari before heading back to their own village. Shulbari stayed in excellent health throughout the summer.
@robbedragon Most Alvia continued to keep their distance from Cochran before heading back to their own village. Cochran had a rough summer after he fell into a patch of poison ivy and had a horrible rash for many days.
@robbedragon Some Alvia had become fond of Raja's enthusiasm for their finery and him some tips before heading back to their own village. (Raja's dot in social means 1-10 is auto success!) Looking for some of the correct herbs for make up Raja stumbled upon a yellow jacket nest and was swollen for several days.
@Swamp Siren A few Alvia tried to engage with Cole before heading back to their own village. Cole stayed in decent health throughout the summer.
@Swamp Siren Many Alvia stopped by to check on Anastasia before heading back to their own village. Unfortunately with a compromised immune system Anastasia ended up catching a summer flu.
@Revel Many Alvia stopped bowing but most still looked at Osha with an awestruck expression. Some even asked her to visit them in FallingFeather before they headed home to their own village. (Osha's dot in social means 1-10 is auto success) As the season turned hot, Osha found herself suffering from a sort of heat stroke where she was constantly dizzy with steam coming off of her.
@RevelA few Alvia tried to engage with Nari before heading back to their own village. Nari got a mild case of summer sniffles.
@Rainyaviel Most Alvia keep their distance from Quinn before heading back to their own village. Quinn stayed in great health throughout the summer.
@Rainyaviel Many Alvia had grown fond of Nayzee and a few even gave her some cooking tips before heading back to their own village. Nayzee stayed in great health throughout the summer.
@DBPyrat Most Alvia continued to keep their distance from Gunnar before heading back to their own village. Gunnar stayed in great health throughout the summer.
Year 2 - Third Prompt
After a lot of debating, Tarik Firefall agreed to let any resident from HollowOak move to the village of FallingFeather without being labeled an outcast. He also agreed to let a few of the Alvia stay, against the better judgment of the elders, after seeing just how many of the HollowOak residents wanted to leave. Once the residents of FallingFeather packed up and went home on their boat of water, the village of HollowOak seemed emptier than ever before. Does your character:
- Stand on the side of the worried, the frightened, and/or superstitious? So many gone, turned traitor to the village. How are we ever going to keep the village running like this? This is bound to be a bad omen. Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the neutral, the unsure, and/or the skeptic? There’s still enough of us here that it’s really no big deal. Give it a few seasons, bet some will come back. We’re better off without those who don’t want to be here. Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the hopeful, the excited, and/or optimistic? Sure it’s less help during the harvest but also less mouths to feed during the winter! Now we have a more diverse community, this can only help us thrive! Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Other. Give a sentence or few to explain.
Shulbari watched as people he trusted and grew to rely on turned their backs on the village to go with these Alvia strangers. How could they betray the village he loved so much? These creatures came with trinkets and baubles and lured away people he once considered friends and now a few of them wished to stay?! He would honor his elder's wishes but he did not trust the Alvia at all. Their timing was just too convenient and he was beginning to wonder if it was the Alvia and not the outcasts that killed his villagers.
robbedragon — 01/19/2024 10:43 PM
Cochran watched in disbelief as villagers seemed to be volunteering to go with the Alvia to this strange new place they called FeatherFall. He honestly couldn't understand the appeal of giving up a life here to go somewhere else. Sure, life in the village wasn't perfect but, it seemed safer than living in trees like a weirdo. Besides, with his luck, he'd probably trip with a lantern while going out to use the bathroom one night and burn the whole forest down. Way too risky.
robbedragon — 01/19/2024 10:48 PM
Raja was a bit sad to see his new Alvia friends depart but, a few were wanting to stay which meant he could learn more about their culture. He was happy to know there were other races out there besides the scary demonic beasts he'd always heard tales about in the stories.
Swamp Siren — 01/20/2024 12:10 PM
Cole knew he couldn't control the actions of others. It was their choice and their right to go. If they didn't like it there they would be back..... right?
Swamp Siren — 01/20/2024 12:12 PM
Anastasia would miss those that had left but there were new people to get to know. After becoming friends with Osha she was more than excited to learn of the Alvian's culture and ways. Maybe they could learn a thing or two from the new residents.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 5:03 AM
Quinn watched as some of her friends, former patients, and even one of her mentors packed up their things and left with the visitors. Sorrow filled her but she pushed through her emotions and carried on with her duties doing whatever she could to help make up for those who had left. Would they come back? Did anyone even want them to? Quinn tried to make new friends but even after becoming somewhat used to the Alvia magic she was still nervous and despite her best efforts she knew the new villagers could tell which made for a rough time getting to know each other.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 5:06 AM
When talk of going to visit FallingFeather first broke out Nayzee was certain she wanted to go. However, as time went on and the list of villagers leaving grew the Alvia woman knew she couldn't leave just yet. With a longing in her heart she bid farewell to everyone as they left HollowOak and then returned to her duties which now included training some newcomers how to navigate the mess hall kitchen.
Revel — 01/21/2024 7:17 AM
Osha was relieved most Alvia stopped bowing at her, it definitely made things less awkward day to day. She promised she would visit Falling Feather when everything had settled and both villages settled back into a regular routine. She was still hopeful to learn about other places, she hoped the village elders may approve of her journeyng someday, so she could find things out for herself though.
Revel — 01/21/2024 7:19 AM
Nari interacted fairly well with the Alvia that tried to be social with her, She learned a little from then, they weren't THAT bad, but she was still cautious. She didn't like the fact there was more villagers leaving, than Alvia staying, leaving them shorthanded, but it DID mean less mouths to feed too. She would just see how it went come harvest.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 9:19 PM
So they get some of our people, we get some of theirs, sounds like a wash. As long as the newcomers carry their weight, Gunnar isn't particularly bothered.
NatiStorm How that played out:
@robbedragon Nearly all of those remaining in HollowOak dismissed Shulbari's suspicions. The Alvia seemed to kind and offered too much to be killers. Shulbari stayed in good health throughout the fall.
@robbedragon Some of those remaining in HollowOak shared Cochran's feelings over those who'd left. Cochran had mild allergies throughout the fall.
@robbedragon Many of those remaining in HollowOak shared Raja's enthusiasm about the remaining Alvia. Raja tripped forward and fell on his hands, spraining his wrist during the fall.
@Swamp Siren Some of those remaining in HollowOak shared Cole's feelings over those who'd left. Cole suffered from severe allergies during the fall.
@Swamp Siren Many of those remaining in HollowOak shared Anastasia's enthusiasm about the remaining Alvia. Anastasia stayed in great health throughout the fall.
@Rainyaviel Some of those remaining in HollowOak shared Quinn's feelings over those who'd left. Quinn's job was made extremely difficult after she was knocked over by some unruly villagers who'd had a bit to much to drink and broke her arm in the fall!
@Rainyaviel Many of those remaining in HollowOak shared Nayzee's feelings over those who'd left and appreciated her staying. Trying to recreate a favorite Alvian dish she'd learned, Nayzee ended up getting a severe case of food poisoning.
@Revel Most of the remaining Alvia and many of the villagers still gravitated towards Osha. Osha stayed in fantastic health during the fall.
@Revel Nearly all of the remaining villagers, Alvia included, shared Nari's feelings about those who'd left and stayed. Nari stayed in fantastic health during the fall.
@DBPyrat Most Alvia that remained continued to keep their distance from Gunnar unless they needed his wares. Gunnar suffered a bad burn during the fall.
Year 2 - Final Prompt
Despite having less residents in the village, there was an abundant harvest due to the Alvia’s help in the spring and early summer. It was a mild winter with few freezing days and light snow. With food reserves stocked, livestock happy, and plenty of wood for the fire, it was the easiest winter anyone could ever remember. Does your character:
- Stand on the side of the worried, the frightened, and/or superstitious? This is obviously just the calm before the storm. Nothing ever stays this good for long. Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the neutral, the unsure, and/or the skeptic? Though it’s a bit lonely, this is the best winter the village has ever seen. Maybe the others and magic aren’t so bad. Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Stand on the side of the hopeful, the excited, and/or optimistic? See, this is where trust and kindness get you! Just think of how much better things could be if we had more magic! Give a sentence or few to explain.
- Other. Give a sentence or few to explain.
Despite his early objections, Shulbari had to admit that this was the easiest winter the village had seen in his lifetime and he couldn't deny the fact that the Alvia and their water magic were behind it all. He still hated the thought of letting his guard down but, maybe he could see how other races and magic might not be all bad. He'd even thought of befriending a few to see if they'd be willing to join the village guard corps he was putting together.
robbedragon — 01/21/2024 12:14 AM
Cochran was starting to get used to the Alvia and was even finding them to be a bit interesting. He'd even started to find them physically appealing and wondered if he'd have better luck finding a love amongst their kind as his luck with the villagers had usually just ended with him stumbling over his words and making a fool of himself or misreading the situation and getting drinks poured on his head or worse, punched by some big burly guy who wasn't a fan of his advancements. The nights in the winter were cold and maybe an Alvia sharing his bed wouldn't be such a bad idea. What's the worst that could happen?
robbedragon — 01/21/2024 12:17 AM
Raja's infatuation with the Alvia's beauty and fashion sense had moved beyond admiration and was dipping into border-line obsession territory. He seemed almost jealous because no matter how much he tried, he could not ever seem to make himself look as pure and beautiful as these creatures. He kept demanding more and more beauty secrets to the point that it seemed the Alvia were avoiding him.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 11:55 AM
Quinn couldn't really be bothered with all of the chatter about whether or not it was safe to trust the magic wielders in their midst. How could she find the time while the aid guild was short of hands, and she was struggling to complete her duties with an arm that had been out of commission for quite some time? The woman was just grateful for any help that came her way and made sure to thank each person, homia or otherwise, profusely lest she find herself without any help next time she needed it.
Rainyaviel — 01/21/2024 12:00 PM
Nayzee did not miss the fact that the village was doing well despite the flux in residents that happened during the year. She wasn't going to say that it was all because of the Alvia, though it was quite obvious their assistance had been beneficial, but she was feeling better about her magic with each day that passed. As for the mild winter... Well, surely they were due for one, right? Nothing too strange about it? She did run her thoughts by some of the scholars' guild members though, just in case.
Swamp Siren — 01/21/2024 2:03 PM
Cole had to admit this winter wasn't that bad. Maybe he should give then a chance.
Swamp Siren — 01/21/2024 2:06 PM
Anastasia was thankful to the new members of the village. She truly believed that they were to thank fir this. They brought new techniques that was helping them. She would now willing give anyone else a chance.
DBPyrat — 01/21/2024 10:56 PM
Perhaps Gunnar's doubts were unfounded. The water magic of the Alvia seemed to be a great boon to everyone. Just think what he could do with the fire magic he heard of, and he began to wonder if maybe there was a magic that would let him manipulate metal directly.
Revel — 01/22/2024 12:47 PM
Osha didn't mind being social, it was the worship she'd had issues with, hopefully the Alvia that stayed would realise she was just like them, she worked just as hard as anyone else in the village to get crops planted and growing.
She was relieved that things were settling with the Alvia and the village, she didn't like the suspicion some held towards them and with the bountiful harvest, it seemed those suspicions were allayed. She was more hopeful for the future now.
Revel — 01/22/2024 12:49 PM
Nari was surprised to find that most all of the villagers shared her worries though, those worries were proved to be unfounded when the harvest was so good, they wouldn't have to ration towards the end of the winter like many before, she was hopeful of the future but still a little unsure, it was still early days but Nari was happy to be a bit more open minded about the Alvia now.
NatiStorm How that played out:
@robbedragon The Alvia who remained in the village kept their distance from Shulbari. Shulbari caught the flu during the winter and was bedridden for a few days.
@robbedragon For the most part the Alvia who remained in the village kept their distance from Shulbari. Cochran caught the flu during the winter and was bedridden for a few days.
@robbedragon The Alvia who remained in the village were used to Raja's questions and for the most part didn't mind his badgering. Raja caught the flu during the winter and was bedridden for a few days.
@Rainyaviel The Alvia who remained in the village were fond of Quinn and eager to lend a hand when she needed it. Quinn stayed in great health throughout the winter.
@Rainyaviel Those who remained were to busy celebrating the easy winter to pay any attention to Nayzee's possible suspicion. Nayzee stayed in great health throughout the winter.
@Swamp Siren Most of those who remained in the village were to busy celebrating the mild winter to really notice Cole. Cole stayed in decent health during the winter.
@Swamp Siren Most of those who remained in the village were to busy celebrating the mild winter to really listen to Anastasia. Anastasia stayed in good health during the winter.
@DBPyrat Most of the village was to busy celebrating the easy winter to really take notice of Gunnar. Gunnar caught the flu during the winter.
@Revel Many of those who remained in the village shared Osha's hope for the future. Osha stayed in great health throughout the winter.
@Revel Many of those who remained in the village shared Nari's hope for the future. Nari stayed in fantastic health throughout the winter.