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Regalia

I have a question about Crystals, how long does it take for one "chunk" to form? And why are they more abundant underground when the Regalia are above ground - do they seep into the ground when the Residue is released? On that thought, does it exhaust the Regalia to release Residue / are there finite amounts they can give in a day?

It Came From the Sky

@BunniesOfDoom I mean I can pick a less conventionally attractive one if you'd prefer LMAO

Just for plotting's sake, at which point would you like to introduce the survival horror element of this story? I'm in no rush and am perfectly happy with our current pace btw (looking forward to seeing what's in the tavern and so on).

It Came From the Sky

I love Evelynn, she's so honest in her anger and annoyance LMAO. Didn't exactly have a fixed idea for Eldwic as I began this, but I like the idea of him being a bit more reticent, cautious and shy than her. Do you have an image reference of some sort for Evelynn? How tall is she?

I'd say Eldwic is about 5'8". Will dig around Pinterest for a likeness!
Edit: I'd say this is apt: pin.it/6xi3YR1sP (just imagine with more setting-appropriate clothing)

It Came From the Sky

@BunniesOfDoom I had this idea that he was around 19? Happy to age it up a bit - he's supposed to come off a bit socially awkward because he spends more time with animals than people lmao

It Came From the Sky

"The pub? Sure. All right. Sounds like... a wonderful idea," said Eldwic, his voice just as strained as his smile. It wasn't as if he didn't want to go there and have a drink or two, and on Evalynn's coin, too. No, it was her father he feared; he was a hard man. There wasn't much to be said about it, for that was what men had to be. He felt like a boy around him, waiting in fear of his reprimands. Where Evalynn got her fire to stand up to him, Eldwic knew not. Perhaps her frustrations were greater than her fear; the tale of woe she shared was not all that new. "Well, you don't know. Maybe the man looked like an ass with mange. And... and I'm sure you'll get more."

He didn't know what else to say, because he believed what he had said. Evalynn was beautiful, forthright, and strong. She knew how to run a farm, and she didn't smell like rotten cabbages. Eldwic couldn't understand why she was so angry. The lad had a sneaking suspicion that she would be bored, doing nothing all day, sitting on her rump.

"There's fine," he called out, leaping off the cart with a grunt. Larder dug him a few holes, and he put the rats in them, saying a quick little prayer as he did. It wasn't their fault they were born rats, and the least he could do was bless them before the earth turned them into dust. "May the Provider warm your poor souls, and thank you, for filling my cup." Eldwic grasped about his waist, finally finding a small bottle of weak ale. He opened the cork stopper and poured some of the bubbly liquid onto the little burial mounds. That done, he took a swig himself and ran the short distance back to Evalynn.

"Your brothers are a menace, by the way," he choked out, still winded from the run. "I think one of them snuck in a snake once, while I was working. Gave me a fright, but Larder just went for him. She got bitten... but it was just one of those ringed hissers. Harmless."

He wished he could give the two a good talking-to, but if they wouldn't listen to his friend, then they definitely wouldn't listen to him.

"I suppose we should go on then. Have that drink. Then... get back before it's too late. We can use the rats as an excuse, there were plenty today," he offered. Eldwic hated seeing his friend after she'd gotten a nasty reprimand. "If you'll get the ale, then I'll get the stew. Hm... today's Tuesday. It should be fish; I smelled the fishmonger's cart this morning, when I walked my way to your place."

Umbra: The Abyssal Connection

It was fun writing that :) @Estylwen Does this mean Val understands the Wilds' language now?
Also, whenever Val transforms, does it also tire out Mercy? And whenever Mercy is "outside" Val, can Val also simultaneously become a colossal beast? So many questions.

Regalia

@Mirandae Are we allowed to update the Home part of our character's bio? I was thinking of giving Votera giant electric death rays that can weaponize the city's vast surplus of electric and crystal power. They are outwardly peaceful but have deterrents hidden in plain sight - the windmills open up and turn into weapons if need be.

I want to create a vibe of "nice if you're nice to us, but if you want to fuck around and find out, you will"

Edit: can we also add / edit more stuff as we think of them? Like... cuisine, customs, fashion, etc...

Regalia

@Aku the Samurai I like how Aethalos and Usui feel like polar opposites of a sort if it makes sense. Their functional roles in their respective nations (well, ex-nation in Aethalos' case) are similar but inversely so.

Regalia

Love everyone's images - each one as a unique vibe that's in line with the character.
It almost feels like the photographer's distance implies what sort of person took the picture (professional studio, selfie, friend, stranger, fan, stalker, etc - in no particular order lmao)

Thanks @Mirandae! You captured how I imagined Aethalos' gaze.

A Very Belated Hello

i was going to say i've seen you around what the hell

@Dion

I quietly root for you every time you bump that 1x1