This episode contains content warnings for threat of violence towards animals, loss of reality, death of a loved one, being lost in the woods.
When the crew encounters a strange mist in the woods they must come face-to-face with their fears and struggle to hold onto reality. Each are made an offer if they just let got.
A new sense of loss,
in the dark forest I see
my nightmare made real.
- Madolyn
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👥 CHARACTERS 👥
Argos Sandsailer [he/him]: Player character played by Lou. True name Kairos. Quiet, shy, protective of others. Stout, buzzed dark hair, chipped front tooth, dusty adventuring clothing, large netted backpack. Big knitted cowl. Protective weapons such as rudimentary noisemakers, concussive weapons, a sling.
Auña [any]: Player character played by Rally Darling. True name Sonnette. Soft, cuddly, and solid; with an infectious smile, Auña's red flowing curls bounce in loose buns over her glistening olive skin, radiating in the sunlight as she climbs each hill and scouts out the next destination. Her pale tan eyes scan the skies, soaking in the the caress of each breeze, heart breathing in the tempo of the day.
Ida Forrel [she/her]: Tiffany's friend from school. Tiffany brought her back home due to lack of opportunities in the field. Soft-spoken, especially around people she doesn't know.
Lluvia "Lluvie" Squi [they/them]: Auña's little sibling through an informal familial bond and growing up together. They are impressionable but independent.
Madolyn "Mads" Ghenn [any]: Auña's tsundere rival. Doesn't know how to cope with Auña's direct affections. Tries to be a mentor to Lluvia.
Odysseus/Ody: A good boy and Argos' dog. A Romanian Carpathian shepherd.