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[grimtalker]

Residents of Aldric's Grove,

Consider this an ongoing until otherwise stated "Information Wanted" advertisement. I will pay in shells or labor for any intelligence on the following subjects:

Amity Blight
Augustus Porter
Luz the Human
Willow Park

Subjects are all between the ages of preteen and middle adolescence. If encountered, DO NOT ENGAGE IN COMBAT. Do not be fooled by their diminutive size or nonhostile nature. They can be considered armed and VERY dangerous when provoked.

Any and all information concerning this matter can be directed either to this entry or to Hunter's quarters in the Inn.

Comments

[grimtalker]

[thank titan someone is taking this seriously.]

Besides the human, they all have pointed ears, for starters. You might also recognize them based on their Palismen - creatures accompanying them or staffs they hold.

Amity: purple hair, gold eyes. Pretty standoffish. White cat Palisman.
Gus: black hair, dark eyes. Very small. Blue reptilian Palisman.
Luz: brown hair and eyes. Annoyingly persistent. Will try to make friends with you whether you like it or not.
Willow: long dark hair with a green streak, green eyes. Wears glasses. Bee Palisman.

[yes, he is ignoring all the questions about his own well-being.]

[purevanillacookie]

[ Ah, another one that refuses to acknowledge their well being. Honestly. ]

Understood, my friend. I have not seen anyone fitting any of these descriptions, yet this place has a strange habit of calling in people from similar worlds.

[grimtalker]

[from what little he's heard, hunter probably shouldn't want any of them to be here, but the problem is that he doesn't know if they came with him in the first place or not.

hm...]

How long have you been here?

[purevanillacookie]

A little over a month now. Yet you will find time behaves rather oddly here, and it may feel like shorter or longer. Someone has taken the time to fill you in, correct?

[ He's guessing, as the other knows the name of the Grove. ]

[grimtalker]

Yeah. I met a guy named Vash. He gave me a basic rundown.

[purevanillacookie]

Ah, you are in good hands with him, my friend. Vash is a remarkable man. Is there anything you are curious about that has not yet been answered?

[grimtalker]

He's [there's a pause as he considers what word to use. can't be too affectionate, but also not too dismissive...] cooperative. [nailed it.

there is something he's been wondering, actually...]

Have you seen any unique birds around here? Or feathered creatures in general? I don't mean your run of the mill temple rafter pigeons. I mean something big.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Unique birds... ]

While the only large ones I can say for sure are our bird-like friends here in the Grove, there are several unique looking species of birds that can be seen often in the trees. They have quite a few eyes, as well as several wings at times.

[ A thoughtful pause. ]

I believe the Sky Guardian was a bird but it is sadly currently deceased, but it is the largest that comes to mind.

[grimtalker]

Yeah, yeah, the many-eyed many-winged multi-headed birds, I've seen them.

Are any of the avian residents or this Sky Guardian iridescent?

[purevanillacookie]

I believe their plumage is black, but the Sky Guardian was of a rainbow hue.

[grimtalker]

[a HA!]

The Sky Guardian! You said it died? How long ago was this? And where?

[purevanillacookie]

I'm afraid many millennia ago. It was felled by the false sun, and unfortunately where it's body landed is unknown, if it even touched the ground. We are seeking ways to perhaps resurrect it, however.

[grimtalker]

[........... ah.]

Is resurrecting it

[another pause. much longer this time.]

moral?

[purevanillacookie]

For that, all I can give you is my conviction. I believe it would be not only moral, but needed. For when the Sky Guardian fell, so to did the stars. The false sun has caused untold horror and pain, and to bring the rightful Gods and Guardians back would perhaps not undo what has been done, but begin the path of healing.

[grimtalker]

I get where you're coming from, but

Nevermind. Thank you for answering my questions.

[purevanillacookie]

Do not hesitate to speak your mind, my friend. You will not find any judgement or ill will from me. What is it you wish to say?

[grimtalker]

[hm. he still debates on whether or not to speak up. but if pv insists...]

If they're dead, there isn't exactly a way for anyone to ask whether or not they want to be revived. Isn't it maybe a little selfish to disturb their rest just to save ourselves?

[purevanillacookie]

[ That makes him smile a little cause he thought so. ]

You have a good heart, my friend. And you are correct, there is no way - that we are aware of - to contact those who have passed, to find out if they wish to return. Yet death... does not work the way you may think it does here.

[ The souls, echos? behind the door, the screaming, the confusion. So much light. ]

I cannot say for certain how it works in entirety, but I do not believe the souls here are at rest. Guardian, God, or mortal.

[grimtalker]

[yeah, he doesn't know about that first part, but...]

If you say so. You have been here longer.

[purevanillacookie]

Only a month and a half. Elsword has been here the longest, a year as he has recently commented. He is a young man with plants growing out of him. He can answer more questions for you. You may also wish to question Moder, she is a unique looking Moose who is one of the Guardians. She has been here since the beginning of time. She can answer your questions better than I. I do wish I had more straight answers for you.

[grimtalker]

That's alright. You've been more informative than most. I'll keep your recommendations in mind.

[purevanillacookie]

I am glad I was of some help, my friend.

[ And now to try again. ]

Is there anything else you may need?

[grimtalker]

Can I ask your name?

[purevanillacookie]

Of course! My apologies for not introducing myself earlier. My name is Pure Vanilla Cookie. You may simple call me Pure Vanilla.

[grimtalker]

You don't need to apologize. I distracted you with a lot of questions.

Wait, are you from the Cookie Realm, then?