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("I've caught wind of your demand for asks. I shall attempt to populate your letterbox, as a holiday gift. I pray I do not overstep. Happy holidays.")

"Surely, Stranger, you notice the difference between you and others? Does the creeping feeling that something has been amiss for so long feel familiar to you? Crawling ever so slowly up your back, tingling in your spine..."

"The feeling that maybe you indeed are different, do you feel it?"

-@hidden-lorechambers

"It's hard to ignore when I get to hear my, uhm- oddities every time s-someone new passes through the village. Some are pretty... blunt about it."

"It doesn't- really bother me? I am aware just how d-different I am. I can't really change that, I don't think so. People just get spooked by me."

"We're all kind of different from the 'norm' I guess. People have to say something about each of us in a way. I just happen to stand out-more?"

--- @hidden-lorechambers

[hidden-lorechambers]

hows everything going lore keeper? taking a break from all the lore you been gathering up?

"Apologies. I have admittedly been encompassing myself with fictional novels and media. In a moment, I shall make my rounds again. A little spark in the scene is due, after all."

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"Are you lost, child of the deep sea?"

"Like an overboard wooden chest riding the waves of the vast ocean, aimlessly wandering for eternity, collecting barnacles and bottles of letters. Yearning to be found, yet sought by nobody. Homesickness masked with rags and mentally rotting inside. Covered, covered with laughs and cracked jokes."

"Do you not yearn to go home, back into the depths you were pulled out of?"

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What do you look like? Can you describe yourself?

"Since I am merely a fictional being and vessel of questions anchored to stories, my physical form does not matter. My form ever-changes, following the course of your imagination. "

"You are free to choose whatever form works best for me. I myself am not dictated by any shape."

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Are you an angel? o///o

"Thank you. Your flattery fluster me so."

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"Your relationship with the Antlered-One is a warm sight to see. Ah, but perhaps if I mention it out loud, you would be flustered and rebuke me in denial..."

"It seemed that, while your relationship with them is purely based on physical altercations and... violent 'playfighting', you bore a semblance of fondness towards this individual. Besides being an amazing wrestling partner, is there any other reason you enjoy being in their presence?"

"Perhaps to a point you can call them... a 'friend?'"

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"Admittedly, I am pretty new to this 'friendship' thing. I am not really used to stick around people- still am not. But I do think, if anyone, Brine is the most worth being called a friend."

"A fight between the two of us was honestly overdue. I've been craving for a fight since we met, but the situations we met in before didn't really call for it. So I caused one."

"Generally I just want to figure him out."

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Brine cameo from @asktheminecraftians P:

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"If you would like to request a set of queries, my letterbox is open for visitors."

"Due to my prolonged absence, I have yet to familiarize myself with many circumstances that have unfolded over the late months. If you are in need of my assistance in any way, by any means, request away. (Perhaps with a morsel of hints here and there, if you need anything specific.)"

"...And also, happy holidays to you."

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Wandering spirit. Watchful eye. What stories- what secrets can you spy? Have you seen anything worthwhile pondering? Are you still seeking for the yet unanswered. Are you still around?

"Unfortunately, circumstances has been holding me and countless others back. I have been needed in many other places while activity in the vicinity have lessened over the months. Therefore, creating a moment of silence." "Fret not. It's not that I do not wish to be here. I am still here to observe, however scarce it may be."

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"It piques my interest that you are a hybridization of two creatures that are... very unusual. We have seen endermen hybrids across the lands for years now. But a dolphin and a phantom is unheard of."

"Where do you hail from? Were you, perhaps, appeared from the seas? Perhaps you are an individual that travelled from an unknown place, where there are more people like you? What are you doing here, in the Overworld, seemingly all by your lonesome?"

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”Can’t help thinkin’ about it sometimes… I really should keep searchin’, but, uh… the world’s a big place, y’know?

As for where I’m from, well… That’s a bit complicated, but I’ll try my best to explain in simple terms.”

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"Hello, there. You appear to be another fresh, unfamiliar face that recently appeared around these lands. It's nice to see other... 'perhaps human' beings such as yourself."

"We noticed that you left from a nearby village, perhaps in pursuit of independence. Were you raised there? You don't look like one of them."

"Otherwise, how are you faring? The last person I inquire the same question to seemed to be... struggling... to adapt to her new environment."

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Fenris: Oh hi! its nice to meat new people, I left my home village mostly because I want to explore and see the world outside of the village, as well as meet new people, make friends and hopefully have adventures with them like I read in the story book!

Fenris: I'm going to miss everyone a lot... hopefully once i found a place to call home I can visit them.

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I am so jealous. You're perceptive to things hidden away. So observant, never missing a beat, picking threads apart to unravel the stories within one way or another. You are a spurt of inspiration and yet I am just here looking on in envy.

"I am but an observer. It was by mostly luck, careful questioning, and repeated reading of blogs' lore. I will admit, I have gotten quite far without seemingly encountering a form of... error in my theory. (After all, a mistake here and there on my part would not surprise nor disappoint me.)"

"I am enthralled to know I am deserving of your respect, however imperfect I am. But, I do believe blogs enjoy questions that bring out the best in them. There is no need to be envious of me. Know that your efforts are very much appreciated by those running blogs, even if those words were left unsaid."

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"It appeared that you are still struggling with navigating this new world of yours... Come to think of it, don't you find how it's odd that you opt to run away from trouble than fight? How you keep sporting new bruises everyday?"

"Perhaps, all these surviving and physical activities have never been your forte... or perhaps, you just come from a world where such things are, in fact... uncommon?"

"...I do suggest you find a village or another player that would want to take you under their wing. A mentor, of some sort? There are, in fact, other humans scattered throughout these lands."

"You could use some sort of guidance."

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"Ok, I'll admit, even from the start, I was never strong or durable. I remember what it was like..."

"Also, have you even seen villagers before?? I dunno about other villages, but they're dumb as rocks, and unbelievably close-minded. I've done my part for the community, I've traded my crops and goods, and they still treat me like a damn ghost... They don't want me here, but won't bother kicking me out themselves or telling me outright. Again, there's a big language barrier they refuse to take down."

"... But I guess you're right. Maybe not a mentor, exactly, but... I need someone I can really rely on. Someone who understands exactly where I'm coming from."

...

"We can't all have nice things, though."

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What drives you to learn? A scholar whose name reflected the moon, your fascination with your studies and works intrigue me.

What are the factors that form you? The reason of why you are who you are now? Where do you come from, and what are your motives and aspirations in life?

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[Riki]: I come from somewhere far away yet quite close by. Once I find my missing companions, we might take some time to just catch up and relax once more.

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"You are, truly, an individual that is boggling from every angle."

"...Nay, perhaps, you are just very simple to understand, if people were to not have a heart. People would project their emotions-tainted views on you, and hope you would change. Unfortunate for them, it seems that it would not be so easy to change what is nigh impossible to be changed."

"But you yourself, winged one of the night, do you desire change? Despite everything you say, you seem to have this sliver of hope that maybe, with that miniscule window, something will change for the better."

"Or perhaps, you have a nihilistic perception of this whole thing? That 'Nothing matters at all. I'll just go with the flow, because that's what I do best, and because everyone is doing what I want for me.'?"

-@hidden-lorechambers

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a...any askblogging tips....? how do i get more asks and maybe also interaction? ?

"Oh, I wonder if a beginner sent me this."

“There are many knowledge I can impart to you, but it will be an excessive read. For that, I will put it under the following break line.”

Do not immediately chase fame, you will be disappointed early on. Currently leading blogs come this far from time, hard work, experience, and luck. Find out what you like on those blogs, and attempt said method with your own spin.

Avoid aggressiveness, positive or negative. Too friendly to people you admire can be uncomfortable, but so is being too distant and pushing people away. Avoid excessive advertisements, but also advertise once a while. Try to not beg interaction from blogs you admire. Let them come to you on their own terms nd be interested in your own lore, that way, friendship can be more natural. The term for that today is, 'play it cool.'

While we are at it, tailor your asks. When a blog is having a lore event, prioritize lore asks instead of interaction. When a blog is searching for new friends, or are slow, try introducing your character in a way that is not intrusive. Learn the characters and approach accordingly. People warm up to you more if you appreciate what they make and put less focus on yourself.

Try, if you receive no asks, to create your own ask-free posts hinting on character lore, or localized scene involving your character. It is good ask material for your followers.

When creating lore, refrain from making it very complicated early on. It will confuse you. Start basic, and use asks to build up on it.

I must also add that consistent lore is very encouraged to avoid confusion with your followers. While changes and retcons do happen in a story, this can all be fixed by creating a history roadmap, as a guide for you and also your followers. Only reboot when you see no other way, and have mulled over it for a long while. The key here is: plan properly. 

Weaponize your asks. Asks can be approached from many angles. Try to think to yourself, ��how can I make the answer to this ask more interesting?” It does not always work on every asks, especially spam ones like ‘hey’ and ‘good morning!’s, but it is worth a shot to slip in a lore hint or two.

Text answers, while not discouraged, automatically bring in less notes. Unfortunately, pictures are more desirable than walls of text. Break down paragraphs, /attach little doodles if you are not up for complicated art/ so long there are visuals in your posts. Prioritize show, don't tell.

People are generally clueless to lore and happenstances that are not directly stated. You will have to get used to this one. This also applies to events with complicated puzzles. Remember this: People enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, so if you frustrate them and give nothing for their frustration, they will stop altogether. 

Build an audience before you attempt a large event. Connections are necessary. Always try something small. Ask input from some people that have created events. 

Know the strength and uniqueness of your blog. Some forgo lore for good art. Some forgo art for good lore. You would be amazed at how differently people run blogs. Find out what it is you want to pursue, else you will wear yourself thin in an attempt to become everyone.

Persevere. Disappointment always comes in many forms, but learning how to overcome it is part of the process.

"These hints are build on personal assessment and observation of many leading (Minecraft) askblogs. At the end, you own your own blog, thus, these points may or may not ring the right way for you. I am not perfect and riddled with many bias."

"In any case, persevere. If you could peer into what these blogs were years and years ago, you'd realize how similar they are to new beginner blogs."

"We all start somewhere.”

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"It appeared that you once mentioned a disconnect between you and the rest of your people. Has it always bothered you that it does? I pray they did not treat you poorly."

-@hidden-lorechambers

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bro imma ask you straight up but are you from the mc askblog fandom LMAO

"Keen eyes. Will you question me further if I said 'yes'? Unfortunately, I will not say anything further. I like doing things anonymously as of the moment."

"And since we are on the topic of making assumptions, I have three asks in my inbox in a split second, I do assume you're the same person from the same fandom, correct? Keep doing it, you may make someone's day."