#ask-penumbra-vulpes

[askunseeliecourt]

Flara: My my my, what a curious forest you have here. I can hear the trees whispering, and it feels almost... alive. What do you know of this forest, and are you the cause of its strange atmosphere?

Paralyzed by fear once more, the Mimikyu hones in on her peculiar guest. Another Outsider. The malicious intent radiating off the serpentine crown filled her lungs and choked her. The Judge couldn’t even muster the strength to scream for help.

“....!!”

“That’s the third time, Judge.”

“Out of my forest, Witch.”

A snap of the fingers. A cool, refreshing breeze washes over the forest, painting everything in a new light. The Ninetales with fur blacker than night vanished...

[??? is available for asks]

[askbookwormflareon]

Hey yo you should like do Honey blasting it up with the fire Z move B)

This is why we can’t have nice things, Bri

[thetakenpokemon]

Flara @ Velvett: It's lovely to meet another witch, fufufu, but I must admit, I'm shocked that another witch would align herself with a coven. Our kind are so usually alone, at least in my homeland. -she takes a thoughtful pause- So tell me, what exactly *is* this coven? What are the benefits of belonging?

[PoV: Velvett]

Watching Bladesong and Chimera proved to be far more entertaining than I first anticipated. How they frequently twisted and turned to further inspect their reflections in the water, it’s almost adorable.

A strong sense of smugness fills my being due to this, since this further shows how excellent I am at my craft~ Yet this feeling left as quickly as it came, for the voice of another newcomer draws away my attention away from the two individuals.

When I turn to see who this new visitor is, I found myself blinking several times in stunned silence…

When I recollected my thoughts? A smirk forms on my lips.

Although I’ve encountered a few Ninetales in the past, it’s definitely a first to see one with a coat as black as hers. Her accessories are also an eye-catcher, quite exotic~

Yet as much of an attention-grabber her appearance is, her words are another story entirely - or more specifically, her implication that she’s a witch herself.

Oh my, the surprises just keep on coming~

“It’s a pleasant revelation for I as well to encounter another witch, especially one I'm not familiar with~” I say, turning my head slightly to the side. 

When she finishes her inquiries, I scratch my chin with a red claw. “Curious of the Star Coven, hmm? You’re not the first to ask me about them~” I let out a snicker. “Nor will you be the last, I feel.”

Placing a hand on my hip, I continue. “Although many witches tend to live a solitary life, the Star Coven offers many benefits to those who fit their requirements~” I pause briefly. “In fact? If it weren’t for me encountering them, I never would’ve become a witch to begin with. Those who meet their specifications would be accepted wholeheartedly, and thus will be taught to tap into their essence to weave spells and charms that are unique only to them~”

“Yet that comes down to what the Star Coven looks in others, which I assume you’re curious of~” I grin. The smile didn’t last for long though, for my expression grows thoughtful as I recall the information. “I’ve told this to an individual recently, actually. The requirements to join the Star Coven are surprisingly few, although very specific. The biggest one is also the identity of the Star Coven, which is you must be a Delphox who's also a hybrid of that of another creature.”

I shake my head, letting out a quiet chuckle. “There are reasons behind it of course. We of the Star Coven compose of witches who draw power from our genes, using it to shape our magic. This of course leaves us very specialized, but our power in our specific field is very great.” My gaze drifts away from the Ninetales, focusing on the pool of water not far from us. “This sort of magic requires mixed genes that only a hybrid possesses, yet only Delphox possess this magic to begin with. This is why the requirement exists, to create a coven of witches who draw power from their genes as well as train fledgling witches - so that they may harness magic that is unique due to their identity alone~”

I tap my head with a claw. “Such an example would be myself, for my magic specializes in illusions due to my Zoroark genes. My illusions weaved through magic are far stronger than that of those conjured from natural power, for they not only fool sight, but also smell and touch~” A small wisp of black flame manifests on the tip of one of my claws. The fire burning brilliantly, yet it dissipates a few moments later when I cease feeding it my power. “If I were to shroud myself with an illusion of a Garchomp, those touching my skin would receive a sensation you’d expect from rough skin - what one would anticipate when touching such a Dragon.”

I shake my head, realizing that I may be rambling. “Of course that is but one of many things that I’m capable of, but that is a conversation that would take the entirety of both of our days.” I snicker. “However to summarize my answer, the Star Coven is comprised entirely of Delphox hybrids. We aim to seek out other potential witches who would benefit greatly to learn to tap into their inner-magic, so that they may shape it to further enhance the powers that’s gifted from their genes. What we use said power for however...” I quiet snort escapes me. “It all depends on the individual, but most cases we tend to offer our magic to others as services - for a price of course~” I follow this with a wink.

“Now as much as I enjoy talking about myself, I’m more interested in you.” I gesture to her with an open palm. “I can confidently assume that you’re not from around here, so that would also mean that your power differs greatly from mine~ Witches are known for the versatility and variety of their craft, each one wielding power that’s differs greatly from the next~” I let out a loud laugh. “I can’t even begin to fathom the identity of your power. However...” I look back at her, my eyes glittering. “If you’re willing to part with such information, I’d be more than interested to hear~”

Remembering that I’ve been negligent on proper edicate, I snicker again. “And of course so that you don’t need to refer to me as ‘another witch’ in the future, you may call me Velvett.”

[shadetheabsol]

I freaking love this!! Thank you so much for this beautiful mega absol! I'm a big fan of them too!

Shadetheabsol maybe?

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[banishedblossomdancer]

“I will prevail...”

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(( Featuring @iamyourdoubt and also featuring voicework from the wonderful @ask-penumbra-vulpes! Thank you both for helping! ))

[occasional-absol]

[Mt. Moon]

Omen: "Oh my god..."

??? 1: "WELCOME! You're just in time, stragglers! But get settled in first!"

Omen: "These absol... some of them look familiar..."

??? 2: "Omen, it's good to see you alive and well."

[??? 2 and Omen are now open for asks]

(ft. @the-void-between-worlds ) cameos under the cut!

1-2. Faust and Erlend belong to @trojaex

3-4. Argon and Lucas belong to @occasionally-adventuring

5-7. Sunny, Taiji, Rouge belong to @disaster-fortune-disorder

8. Moony belongs to @ask-penumbra-vulpes

9. absol belongs to @kip-quest-blog

10. Calias belongs to @ask-glimwood-pokemon

11. Shooting Star belongs to @eyesoftheuprising

12. Chris belongs to @chrisandtheuniverse

13. Sotiras belongs to @scribblelizards / @askhistoryrepeats

[askchangingtides]

YO YONDER I just wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a stellar job of showing Asami coming to terms with and working through her conflicted feelings now that she's out of that abusive relationship with fishface! I'm also just really proud of how far you've come with your plot and even though this blog is ending (and I'm sad about that) I'm just??? So happy for you!

frIEND

I’m terrible at articulating gratitude so have some hearts and the fact I’m grinning ear to ear right now

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[elementaltrio]

“If anything it’s somewhat of a disadvantage for me. I grew up in a village on the mountains, and my family were some of the hunters. My light coloured coat stuck out sorely in the dark and I had to practice even harder to be stealthier than the rest.”

“It’s best purpose is being able to disguise myself better in the snow and foggy areas.”

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[themeowsticvigilante]

Zenith @ Mosley: What's that thing behind you? The hall-oh-gram? Is it like a ghost or something?

“Th-this is my ‘Algorithmic Reliable Companion’, or in o-other terms … a device that h-helps me in my d-duties …”

“Th-though it is a g-ghost to most pokemon for the s-same reasons…”

“Can be p-perceived through v-vsion yet i-intangible … but I p-prefer the term ‘hologram’ … I-It is m-more accurate.”

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[askbookwormflareon]

Hey Rory, why not answer the question?? Don't keep us waiting!!!

Delilah: It’s a rather… Touchy subject. Particularly since we’re on the Grass Continent at the moment. Though I suppose with the current state of the world in the past month, the Grass Continent is safer than anywhere else…

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[askadragonite]

“An’ what do you need ta’ know about cursed shit, they’re just CURSED! Ya’ know, thousand years of bad luck or nonsense.

Some ol’ warlock puttin’ some silly curse on any treasure they may ‘ave in some silly attempt to veer off thieves. Loada nonsense really.

Hey, nice crown... wouldn’t you be miffed if I were to acquire it? Nya ha ha.”

[ask-penumbra-vulpes]

Previously on Ask Penumbra Vulpes

Flara is woken from a strange dream, only to find Moony in a trance-like state.

Moony reveals his prophecy: In three days the Boy King will come to call. Herald of the North Wind, he will sing of her arrival. Then she shall come on cold winds, a final warning to tide her parting. When the moon burns red, The Usurper shall open the Gates to take his place on Hell’s Eternal Thone--

With the coming dawn, Moony leaves the forest on a mission.

Days one and two pass without incident.

Flara falls under a magic anon that reveals her form without melanism. Day Three has begun. The rainy season has finally arrived on Ishbael.

[x] [x] [x] [x] [x]

The storm has intensified, and Flara gets caught under a fallen tree, killing her.

Cazrae revives Flara, and the magic anon is reset...into another magic anon! Cazrae and Flara have switched bodies!

Cazrae is now available for asks as night begins...

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[banishedblossomdancer]

“I’m afraid I must decline. As difficult as the situation is for me, and while your help is most generous, I wouldn’t wish for anyone, much less a young soul such as yourself, to be caught during such danger. I couldn’t live myself if anything were to happen to an innocent youth because of me.

Do not worry about me, I shall find my own solutions.

Thank you for your offer all the same.”

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[elementaltrio]

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