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@FauxFox Ogerpon hesitated a moment, but then reached out to take Theo's hand and let him lead the way through the crowd. It was tough, staying together when the crowd was in such an uproar, but with a bit of judicious shoving, they were able to make good progress. Once or twice someone came...

[[ Congratulations to Dragonfree for being the first to fulfill her hidden objective! ]] @Dragonfree It wasn't hard to catch up to the boy in the Ogerpon mask; he was presently held up by what looked to be a group of kids around his age, who seemed to find the situation more entertaining than...

@FauxFox @System Error Something Theo said seemed to have struck a chord with the poncho-wearing child, because they patted Theo's hand, as if to reassure him. Their poncho felt smooth and almost waxy, like the surface of a leaf. I will do my best not to worry. But I fear these Loyal Three are...

@canisaries @Flyg0n @Seren @Sinderella @UnknownUser55 The performance was wrapping up, the actors returning to the stage to enthusiastic applause. "But remember," the narrator intoned. "That horrible ogre lives with us yet. Far, far above the village, only waiting for the day when it will...

Welcome to the forums! You're totally right, if you can both write and draw, nothing better than getting to illustrate your own stories and connecting with people that way, too. Glad you've been able to figure out what works for you to put out your own story, and it's definitely an intriguing...

@Dragonfree If it was possible, Kieran scrunched in even tighter, hugging himself with one arm while he continued to fiddle with his hair with his other hand. "W-well that's what everybody says, I guess. But I dunno... I, I've always liked the ogre better. Everybody's afraid of it, but it's...

@System Error Fezandipiti regarded Satomi for a long moment, then nodded. Well met, Priestess Satomi Kurusu, he said. If there was any recognition there, it seemed he preferred not to acknowledge it. It is quite a lovely festival, isn't it? Who could ask for a greater honor than to be...

Happy birthday! Hope it’s been a great one!

"With the ogre gone, the villagers came out of hiding, rushing to the aid of their loyal protectors," the onstage narrator continued. "But alas, they were too late. Our Loyal Three had paid the ultimate price to protect the village from the ogre's wrath." A small cluster of actors hurried onto...

@FauxFox The child listened to Theo's response, head tipped slightly to one side. They didn't react much to his answer, instead turning to gaze back at the festival's lights. They can be, they said softly. It isn't safe for me to be here, but I keep coming back. People come from all over for...

Interesting… I think the options are going to differ a bit depending on whether it’s a case of the program really wanting to set the kids up for success and simply not being able to afford Charmander-tier mon, or whether they don’t really care and are just getting whatever random stuff they can...

@System Error The walk back to the festival was largely uneventful. As she went along, Satomi might now and again notice the footprints she'd found at the shrine running on ahead of her--two sets of them, anyway. The long and narrow ones seemed to have vanished completely. The other two pairs...

Welcome to the forums! It's pretty cool that you're finally getting to publish something you've been working on for so long. Hope the writing continues to go well, and I look forward to checking out your story! Welcome again to Thousand Roads, and I hope you enjoy your time here!

@ShiniGojira @IFBench Carmine hadn't waited to see whether they were playing, of course. In moments she'd paid the entry fee for all three of them and was waving them over to the stantler queue impatiently. "I'm taking this one," she said, leading a red-liveried stantler forward. "Pick...

@FauxFox @Seren @UnknownUser55 Beyond the ring of the stage lights, a child in a green poncho and Ogerpon mask watched the festival. Their mask was quite different than the plastic versions a number of festival-goers were wearing; it grinned rather than snarled, its broad spikes adorned with...

@Seren @Flyg0n @UnknownUser55 @FauxFox "The Loyal Three were the revered guardians of our village," the narrator continued, "In exchange for our ancestors' worship, they blessed us with wisdom, with beauty, and with compassion. One day, our famous mask-maker crafted for them a beautiful set of...

@Seren Up at the stage, the show was just beginning. A woman in an elegant kimono and eevee mask was narrating, while three people in long, black robes and Loyal Three masks shuffled onto the stage. "Long ago, our village knew prosperity, with the Loyal Three living in peace and harmony with...

Whoops, I definitely should have... @canisaries @IFBench @Seren @System Error @ShiniGojira @UnknownUser55 @Flyg0n @Dragonfree @Sinderella @Phoenixsong

The Festival of Masks The lights and sounds of the Festival of Masks beckon travelers in from afar, music filling the warm summer-night air beneath thick strings of paper lanterns. Fires burn in the toro all along the path snaking up to the grand pavilion, and closer in the smell of fried food...

All right, that's time! Looks like we've got a pretty fun group of characters here; should be a good game. It's 24 hours until the game proper starts. Look out for a DM from me (knowing me, like 10 minutes before things start, but hey) with some further instructions, and then we'll get rolling...