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loz-untold-myths · 6 months ago
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The Mage's Lantern Worldbuilding
◇▪︎ Darune Town ▪︎◇
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Concept map (2024).
Darune Town (also known as Darune Village among the townspeople) is a settlement constructed where one was previously devastated by the Silver Tempest and swarms of monsters. It is named after an ancient Sage of Fire in hopes of fortune against the severe cold Hyrule has been stricken with. It is Link's hometown and primarily run by the Link (Arnson) and Lon families.
Basic Info
Darune Town is Link's hometown.
The town has no mayor, due to only recently being recognized as a new township. Link's father Arn, however, is often treated as the equivalent of one.
Their main livestock consists of Highland Cows that used to roam Hyrule Field. They also raise horses, although they're only of use for deliveries along the Stone Road (a pathway constructed throughout the plains of Hyrule Field). Usually, dogsleds are used for shorter travels; especially when going to retrieve materials. Alternatively, there are a select few fishing spots with Hyrulean Salmon that were trapped by the cut-off of a stream.
Construction
During the arduous construction, entire sections of the snow would be dug and re-dug each morning, as well as the thick layers of ice formed over the soil by the Silver Tempest. This was to prevent any misconceptions in the building process: to make sure nothing relied on the packed snow for support.
If the snow were to ever disappear, the buildings would still be structurally sound– they are supported by layers of carved stone. The paths used for the horses are, as well. Darune’s roads have step-like borders, they just are never visible due to the snow’s buildup. Sometimes, not even the elevated pathways are really visible... that's where the sled rental service comes in.
Torches are posted along the roads, but are snuffed out quickly. Only certain spots have lanterns, as it's more important to keep the public spaces visible in the event of an emergency. The lamppost man's sole job for the town is to run across the town keeping all the torches and lanterns lit, night and day. Occasionally, he likes to do hearth and chimney inspections just to be doing something else...
The ranch and stables are given a sort of “roof” that is made of retractable but sturdy tiles, requiring multiple people to deploy and remove. They took years to make, but the project was funded by the King once he heard of the effort (he believed it would be vital for other remaining settlements to be able to replicate). Lanterns are meant to try and simulate natural light for the horses and cows as well as keep them warm– Epona likes to rub her face against them despite Arn's efforts to discourage the habit.
Most of the village has cellars for the winter and days of particularly unfortunate weather. The cellar doors, instead of being built at ground level, are built on elevated cobble pillars against the cellar chimneys. They're more so storm shelters.
Origin
Darune Village was built after the collapse of many homes in the general area during the Silver Tempest's awakening.
The town was built specifically with the storm in mind, on the backs of many hardworking and determined individuals. So much work went into the construction that it is rumored that some of the volunteers died on site from exhaustion.
Location Info + Climate
Darune is in a region of Hyrule Field called the Greater Hyrulean Plains, making it one of the closest settlements to the eye of the Silver Tempest.
The pond has been cut off from the stream that originally let water in from the river, so some villagers gather snowfall in a bucket to turn into boiling water for drinking.
The pond also has been almost entirely frozen over in a thick top layer, except for the center area. The center area's ice is much thinner, so it may break if disturbed for too long. There have been cases of people falling in and becoming ill.
Before the tempest, the Darune area tended to be around 76° average during the summer and about 33° average during the winter. Now, the summer average is 30°, and the winter average is only 17° at best and -32° at worst. Winters are unlivable across Hyrule and become a sort of lockdown, and in late autumn, the king usually issues out supplies rationed throughout the year to minimize how many people must starve. Castle Town folks have it even worse, but at least have easier access to trade routes.
Luckily, Darune mostly gets snow or ice rain rather than the Castle Town or Hebra Region's persistent hailstorms. This makes it a safe travel spot for those who accidentally find themselves off the Stone Road, but since the only "inn" is just a rest stop with two beds, villagers just take turns letting people rest in their homes.
The Temple of Time
The Temple of Time was what connected the old village to Castle Town. It was the site of many ceremonies, especially weddings; it was said to be representative of the Spirit Maiden, Hylia, and her eternal love for a mortal soul destined to meet her again throughout time (a common Hyrulean fairytale).
The Temple closed its doors to the public shortly before the Silver Tempest came about.
Around the time Darune was built, the Temple's upkeep seemingly stopped. However, village children still insist they see shadows crawling towards it on clear nights... which adults don't really believe, since there aren't often clear nights anymore.
Within the Temple of Time, Link finds a chamber dedicated to heroes of the past: spirits and fae who guided heroes to meeting Hylia in the past. The center of the room holds a little lantern, containing the fire spirit, Searis. Link has no idea why the spirit was locked inside or who placed him there... but perhaps he is the key to saving his village from their neverending struggle to survive?
Spectacle Rock
The village's primary source of Rock Salt. Ore deposits often appear from the strange stone.
Residents (NPCs)
Link and his family know just about everyone in town. It's small, after all. Some NPCs may be recognizable. Others, not so much.
Link
Arn
Aryll
Malon
Talon
Ingo
Old Man Linebeck
Wane (Lamppost Man)
Kyndlewax
Wulf
Dot
❄️ NPC art post will be linked here once completed. ❄️
Side Quests
If I got to actually format The Mage's Lantern as a game without Nintendo having my head, there would be a slightly longer beginning section similar to that of Ordon Village in Twilight Princess. This would include the chance to do a series of sidequests before Link wanders to Spectacle Rock.
❄️ Chapters 1-6 as a game. ❄️ (WIP)
Includes: Warm Apology, Horse Training, A Fishy Situation
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Warm Apology (Quest Get)
I was supposed to spend time with Aryll today, but I completely slept through it... The least I can do is help her feel better in whatever way I can. I want to get something that'll fight off her sickness, too... but I don't have any money. People lose stuff in the snow all the time, though! Maybe I can find something...
Warm Apology (Bought Safflina)
I managed to gather enough rupees to buy the most expensive thing at Wax & Wane's General Shop. It's a flower called an Amber Safflina from somewhere far away... apparently it fights the cold (both the weather and the illness, so they say). I'm not so sure I can believe it, but I have to give it a try. They rarely have these lately... And who sees flowers anymore?! Aryll won't believe it, either!
Warm Apology (Complete)
I gave Aryll the Amber Safflina as an apology gift. She seemed really happy, so I think I'm forgiven. Phew. She even wanted to save one of them.
...
I forget that she doesn't get to go outside much until she recovers... and that she's only seen a few flowers ever. Mama used to tell me there were hundreds.
. . .
Horse Training (Quest Get)
I found Malon sneaking around the stables again, for some reason. She likes to work here with the horses instead of the cows at the ranch.
...
Anyway, that growl Papa was talking about seems to have scared all of the horses except for Epona. Now they just won't listen to Malon, even with her song. I'll have to soothe them all before they go back into the stable...
Horse Training (Complete)
I had to ride each horse back into the stables individually, but they're safe now. Malon gave them some straw so they'll stay put.
She told me not to tell, but she gave me some rupees as a reward. I tried to turn them down - she was pretty insistent... I guess these could be useful, though.
. . .
A Fishy Situation (Quest Get)
Because of the monster, not even Papa's friends can keep on track... It really must be bad. Usually, Papa's the sort of leader to get anybody on task!
I wonder if there's something I can do to help, even if Papa says different. Maybe if I ask around..
A Fishy Situation (Mystery Solved)
I asked around a little bit, and it seems like all the workers are just hungry. I think I get why they're so distracted now... but what can I bring them?
...
I guess I can find them some fish at the pond... I'm probably going to regret this, aren't I?
A Fishy Situation (Fishing Done)
It felt weird to go back to the pond after these past couple of weeks. It looks almost completely frozen over again - they must have had to re-carve the fishing holes. Would Aryll be mad at me for walking around here? Papa?
Old Man Linebeck was in his usual spot, where the ice is thick. And as usual, didn't want to be bothered. Surprisingly, he said he'd teach me to spear fish... but only a little, since I'm not paying. He was fuming every time I slipped up, but he said for a price he could teach me more. Did he enjoy fishing with somebody else or not?! I just can't read that guy!
...
For now, I'm just fine with the few salmon I managed to catch. This ought to get everyone's heads back in the right place.
A Fishy Situation (Complete)
Papa managed to start a fire and grilled the salmon I brought back for the workers (after I bothered him for a little while). He let me have some, too! It was sweet and savory. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside! So flaky and delicious...
...
Oh, and everyone seemed to calm down a little.
. . .
❄️ HEY! This section will be expanded as the story progresses! ❄️
Link
Hypothetical gameplay talk aside, here is the storyline in novelized form! Chapter 7 to be released in two parts between December of 2024 and January of 2025.
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wintrsss · 2 years ago
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.ೃ࿐ INTRODUCTION
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this is a redo my rules/ intro, so if this seems similar, that's why. lots has changed so feel free to reread. ^^
Helloo, I’m wintrsss, and welcome to my blog! I’ll be writing my own little ideas/scenarios for the character’s below, but if you’d like to personally request something, go ahead and request it through my ask box! (Requests are also really appreciated.)
Constructive criticism is much obliged! Let me know if there’s anything I can improve on and I’ll try my hardest to do so!
If at any time something I make contains spoilers, I will try to mark it as such.
I tend to get busy for random periods of time, so please understand.
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.ೃ࿐ REQUEST GUIDELINES
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what's stated below can be subject to change. if you have any questions, let me know!
(TMTL: too many to list. I'll probably accept most characters requested, if it's not an absurd amount, but don't be surprised if I don't write for someone!)
(Inc. dlc: includes characters in the DLC(s) of the game. Npc's, bosses, etc)
(+: this means that the person mentioned before and after this sign go hand in hand; character x reader x character)
I CURRENTLY WRITE FOR— death stranding (sam p. bridges, higgs monaghan, cliff unger), dark souls 1-3 (TMTL, Inc. dlc), elden ring (TMTL, Inc. dlc), bloodborne (TMTL, Inc. dlc), lies of p (TML, Inc. dlc), demons souls (ostrava, yurt, garl vinland + maiden astraea), sekiro: shadows die twice (wolf, genichiro, isshin, emma, owl), witch hat atelier (qifrey, olruggio, easthies, beldaruit, utowin, hieheart)
I WILL ACCEPT— headcanons, fluff, yandere, poly.
I WONT ACCEPT— character x character, character x oc, minor x adult, full-on fics, mental illnesses/ disorders towards the reader (I don’t have much knowledge on this topic and don’t want to write them wrong and offend anyone!), any vague requests like (can you do [character] x reader hcs?) so please be specific on what you want!
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.ೃ࿐ MASTERLISTS
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—death stranding
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lucifers-horror-harem · 3 years ago
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Your game boss loot drop has arrived! >:3c
Rusted Glove: A leather glove with rusted, crooked blades that jut out. It looks like something from a horror movie- Thankfully it doesn't look like it's been used in a while. +50 Attack (Has chance to inflict Nightmare and Shred effect)
Catnip: A burlap bag filled with catnip and tied with twine, it has a strong smell that has permeated the cloth. +15 Vitality, +5 Magic
Charlotte's Glasses: Quest item. Take these to the Altar to receive Charlotte's Sight. (Gifts Charlotte's Sight, ability to spot hidden items by pressing R3). A pair of glasses that have been well worn, they are slightly bent from use.
Amethyst Geode: A large geode that can be cracked open at the Blacksmith. Contains three Amethyst Crystals, one Amethyst Pendant, Charlotte's Dagger and one random r50 Tarot Card.
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Charlotte's Dagger: An Amethyst crystal carved into a dagger, it has a decent weight to it. +50 Attack [Armor Piercing]
Amethyst Crystals: Dazzlingly purple gems that can be bonded to your weapon to yield magic. +5 Magic.
Amethyst Pendant: Can be traded at the Blacksmith for a tarot card of your choice.
Tarot Card: A magical card that yields a blessing. Used before battle to increase your chances of success. Up to three cards can be selected.
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Charlotte's Suit: Three purple tarot cards delicately inked in gold, each depicting Charlotte in various poses. Yields Charlotte's Visage [+25 Attack], Charlotte's Garden [+25 Vitality] and Charlotte's Blessing [+25 Luck].
Red Tie: A red tie made of silky material, it looks to be slightly spattered with rust... You hope... Can be traded to an NPC in exchange for a tarot card. Side quest item.
-TML/Vic
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VIC THIS IS LITERALLY THE SWEETEST THING EVER IM AGSJSGHSHSJSHHS HOW DID U GET EVERYTHING SO ACCURATELY SHSJSHSH
Also is???? Red tie??? A reference to Alan????? Because oh my god im LOVE??????
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brahmsheelshireshusband · 3 years ago
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Hello >:3c catboy on main here w your boss loot!!!
Cursed Feather: The feather from a Dark Beast from the roost, you feel as though you shouldn't have picked it up. +36 Attack, +20 Magic.
Saw Blade: A rusted saw blade welded onto a makeshift sword, it looks like it belonged to a Beast Hunter. Yours now. +50 Attack, 20% chance to inflict Shred status.
Bloodstone Idol: An idol of some sort. It is fairly heavy and it's eyes seem to follow you. +35 Magic +10 Vitality.
Twisted Root: The root of a strange plant, it is dry and rough to the touch and smells of something sweet. +22 Magic
Milo's Suit: A deep red and gold ornate suit of three cards depicting a king atop a pile of skulls, each one posed differently. Yields Call Of The Void [Calls shadows to attack enemies, 25% chance to inflict Nightmare status], Milo's Judgment [Traps enemies to battlefield, eliminating chance of Pursuit being triggered], Milo's Apothecary [+36 Vitality, +15 Defense]
King's Crown: The mangled and blackened crown of a king, the jewel that once decorated the middle has been lost. Side Quest Item, take to Blacksmith to repair and gain Milo's Crown granting +35 Vitality and Fire Resistance
Unusual Beak: The serrated and jagged beak of a flying beast, it is sharp enough to be a weapon of its own. +20% Armor Piercing, +12 Luck
Fur Tuft: A tuft of sooty black fur or hair, likely from a beast. It smells of ash and has a strangely sticky texture. Side quest item, take to NPC to receive Flares.
Amulet Of Peering: A small magnifying glass attached to a rope to be worn like a necklace, perhaps it could come in handy. +10 Luck.
-TML/Vic
AAAAA Vic this is so cool and in depth and I love that there’s an emphasis here on Magic and Luck stats! if I was in some dungeon crawling game I’d totally be a wizard so it’s super fitting.
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starlightshore · 4 years ago
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Flags are so cool. They're enums that are saved (and save differently by types) the engine creator TML is super cool for using them
The PLOT one i just learned how to do and its got me 😍🥰 it has only one flag set to true at all times, and thus you can use it for plot progression. Think cutscenes and npcs being in a specific room depending on the plot
Its literally SO cool. I love it. I love coding at times. Flags make me so happy. I don't wanna sleep i just want to set up scenes 2ith flags and make my game. I want 2 coooode but it's 5ammmm
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beehivebarhq · 5 years ago
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É com imenso prazer que anunciamos uma noite especial para todos os frequentadores da THE BEEHIVE BAR! Como agradecimento aos nossos clientes fieis, sempre dando preferência aos nossos serviços e deixando a casa cheia, nesta terça-feira (21/04) às 21h teremos uma Acustic Session com um convidado especial trazido pela Muffled Sounds! Mas não é só isso que preparamos para vocês! Após o show, liberaremos o palco para uma noite incrível de karaokê acompanhado de uma promoção incomparável! Qualquer pedido feito será servido em dose dupla! Nada pra fazer nessa noite? Então bora beber! 
OOC INFO:
O The Beehive Bar, com ajudada da Muffled Sounds e como agradecimento a fidelidade dos clientes e funcionários, organizou um evento especial para todos os frequentadores do bar. Um show acústico abrirá a noite, seguido do palco livre para ser utilizado como karaokê. Tudo que for consumido dentro do estabelecimento será servido de forma dobrada. 
A acustic session não será performada por nenhum membro da muffled, mas sim por um convidado npc.
A comemoração vai a noite toda, levando em consideração que o bar fica aberto até de manhã e os transportes públicos de Seul param de circular em certa hora da noite.
Nós não disponibilizaremos um chat ic, mas incentivamos os players a fazerem isso para melhor interação, o link deverá ser enviado para nós para que possamos divulgá-lo e garantir que todos os personagens possam participar do mesmo, caso queiram.
Em ooc, o evento irá durar até que a última pessoa saia da tml.
Se divirtam! E mais uma vez, obrigado pela preferência!
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idolacademyhq · 4 years ago
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vocês vão fechar a cmm? :((
Infelizmente acabou se tornando um assunto entre a moderação vendo a tml e a falta de fichas, mas ainda não confirmamos. É um pouco complicado para nós mantermos desafios, tantos eventos e plot drops e não existir uma quantidade boa de pessoas jogando eles, já que precisamos criar os rankings sem necessitar de npc's, então é complicado...
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nocturnalfandomdoodles · 6 months ago
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the map!
The Mage's Lantern Worldbuilding
◇▪︎ Darune Town ▪︎◇
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Concept map (2024).
Darune Town (also known as Darune Village among the townspeople) is a settlement constructed where one was previously devastated by the Silver Tempest and swarms of monsters. It is named after an ancient Sage of Fire in hopes of fortune against the severe cold Hyrule has been stricken with. It is Link's hometown and primarily run by the Link (Arnson) and Lon families.
Basic Info
Darune Town is Link's hometown.
The town has no mayor, due to only recently being recognized as a new township. Link's father Arn, however, is often treated as the equivalent of one.
Their main livestock consists of Highland Cows that used to roam Hyrule Field. They also raise horses, although they're only of use for deliveries along the Stone Road (a pathway constructed throughout the plains of Hyrule Field). Usually, dogsleds are used for shorter travels; especially when going to retrieve materials. Alternatively, there are a select few fishing spots with Hyrulean Salmon that were trapped by the cut-off of a stream.
Construction
During the arduous construction, entire sections of the snow would be dug and re-dug each morning, as well as the thick layers of ice formed over the soil by the Silver Tempest. This was to prevent any misconceptions in the building process: to make sure nothing relied on the packed snow for support.
If the snow were to ever disappear, the buildings would still be structurally sound– they are supported by layers of carved stone. The paths used for the horses are, as well. Darune’s roads have step-like borders, they just are never visible due to the snow’s buildup. Sometimes, not even the elevated pathways are really visible... that's where the sled rental service comes in.
Torches are posted along the roads, but are snuffed out quickly. Only certain spots have lanterns, as it's more important to keep the public spaces visible in the event of an emergency. The lamppost man's sole job for the town is to run across the town keeping all the torches and lanterns lit, night and day. Occasionally, he likes to do hearth and chimney inspections just to be doing something else...
The ranch and stables are given a sort of “roof” that is made of retractable but sturdy tiles, requiring multiple people to deploy and remove. They took years to make, but the project was funded by the King once he heard of the effort (he believed it would be vital for other remaining settlements to be able to replicate). Lanterns are meant to try and simulate natural light for the horses and cows as well as keep them warm– Epona likes to rub her face against them despite Arn's efforts to discourage the habit.
Most of the village has cellars for the winter and days of particularly unfortunate weather. The cellar doors, instead of being built at ground level, are built on elevated cobble pillars against the cellar chimneys. They're more so storm shelters.
Origin
Darune Village was built after the collapse of many homes in the general area during the Silver Tempest's awakening.
The town was built specifically with the storm in mind, on the backs of many hardworking and determined individuals. So much work went into the construction that it is rumored that some of the volunteers died on site from exhaustion.
Location Info + Climate
Darune is in a region of Hyrule Field called the Greater Hyrulean Plains, making it one of the closest settlements to the eye of the Silver Tempest.
The pond has been cut off from the stream that originally let water in from the river, so some villagers gather snowfall in a bucket to turn into boiling water for drinking.
The pond also has been almost entirely frozen over in a thick top layer, except for the center area. The center area's ice is much thinner, so it may break if disturbed for too long. There have been cases of people falling in and becoming ill.
Before the tempest, the Darune area tended to be around 76° average during the summer and about 33° average during the winter. Now, the summer average is 30°, and the winter average is only 17° at best and -32° at worst. Winters are unlivable across Hyrule and become a sort of lockdown, and in late autumn, the king usually issues out supplies rationed throughout the year to minimize how many people must starve. Castle Town folks have it even worse, but at least have easier access to trade routes.
Luckily, Darune mostly gets snow or ice rain rather than the Castle Town or Hebra Region's persistent hailstorms. This makes it a safe travel spot for those who accidentally find themselves off the Stone Road, but since the only "inn" is just a rest stop with two beds, villagers just take turns letting people rest in their homes.
The Temple of Time
The Temple of Time was what connected the old village to Castle Town. It was the site of many ceremonies, especially weddings; it was said to be representative of the Spirit Maiden, Hylia, and her eternal love for a mortal soul destined to meet her again throughout time (a common Hyrulean fairytale).
The Temple closed its doors to the public shortly before the Silver Tempest came about.
Around the time Darune was built, the Temple's upkeep seemingly stopped. However, village children still insist they see shadows crawling towards it on clear nights... which adults don't really believe, since there aren't often clear nights anymore.
Within the Temple of Time, Link finds a chamber dedicated to heroes of the past: spirits and fae who guided heroes to meeting Hylia in the past. The center of the room holds a little lantern, containing the fire spirit, Searis. Link has no idea why the spirit was locked inside or who placed him there... but perhaps he is the key to saving his village from their neverending struggle to survive?
Spectacle Rock
The village's primary source of Rock Salt. Ore deposits often appear from the strange stone.
Residents (NPCs)
Link and his family know just about everyone in town. It's small, after all. Some NPCs may be recognizable. Others, not so much.
Link
Arn
Aryll
Malon
Talon
Ingo
Old Man Linebeck
Wane (Lamppost Man)
Kyndlewax
Wulf
Dot
❄️ NPC art post will be linked here once completed. ❄️
Side Quests
If I got to actually format The Mage's Lantern as a game without Nintendo having my head, there would be a slightly longer beginning section similar to that of Ordon Village in Twilight Princess. This would include the chance to do a series of sidequests before Link wanders to Spectacle Rock.
❄️ Chapters 1-6 as a game. ❄️ (WIP)
Includes: Warm Apology, Horse Training, A Fishy Situation
. . .
Warm Apology (Quest Get)
I was supposed to spend time with Aryll today, but I completely slept through it... The least I can do is help her feel better in whatever way I can. I want to get something that'll fight off her sickness, too... but I don't have any money. People lose stuff in the snow all the time, though! Maybe I can find something...
Warm Apology (Bought Safflina)
I managed to gather enough rupees to buy the most expensive thing at Wax & Wane's General Shop. It's a flower called an Amber Safflina from somewhere far away... apparently it fights the cold (both the weather and the illness, so they say). I'm not so sure I can believe it, but I have to give it a try. They rarely have these lately... And who sees flowers anymore?! Aryll won't believe it, either!
Warm Apology (Complete)
I gave Aryll the Amber Safflina as an apology gift. She seemed really happy, so I think I'm forgiven. Phew. She even wanted to save one of them.
...
I forget that she doesn't get to go outside much until she recovers... and that she's only seen a few flowers ever. Mama used to tell me there were hundreds.
. . .
Horse Training (Quest Get)
I found Malon sneaking around the stables again, for some reason. She likes to work here with the horses instead of the cows at the ranch.
...
Anyway, that growl Papa was talking about seems to have scared all of the horses except for Epona. Now they just won't listen to Malon, even with her song. I'll have to soothe them all before they go back into the stable...
Horse Training (Complete)
I had to ride each horse back into the stables individually, but they're safe now. Malon gave them some straw so they'll stay put.
She told me not to tell, but she gave me some rupees as a reward. I tried to turn them down - she was pretty insistent... I guess these could be useful, though.
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A Fishy Situation (Quest Get)
Because of the monster, not even Papa's friends can keep on track... It really must be bad. Usually, Papa's the sort of leader to get anybody on task!
I wonder if there's something I can do to help, even if Papa says different. Maybe if I ask around..
A Fishy Situation (Mystery Solved)
I asked around a little bit, and it seems like all the workers are just hungry. I think I get why they're so distracted now... but what can I bring them?
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I guess I can find them some fish at the pond... I'm probably going to regret this, aren't I?
A Fishy Situation (Fishing Done)
It felt weird to go back to the pond after these past couple of weeks. It looks almost completely frozen over again - they must have had to re-carve the fishing holes. Would Aryll be mad at me for walking around here? Papa?
Old Man Linebeck was in his usual spot, where the ice is thick. And as usual, didn't want to be bothered. Surprisingly, he said he'd teach me to spear fish... but only a little, since I'm not paying. He was fuming every time I slipped up, but he said for a price he could teach me more. Did he enjoy fishing with somebody else or not?! I just can't read that guy!
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For now, I'm just fine with the few salmon I managed to catch. This ought to get everyone's heads back in the right place.
A Fishy Situation (Complete)
Papa managed to start a fire and grilled the salmon I brought back for the workers (after I bothered him for a little while). He let me have some, too! It was sweet and savory. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside! So flaky and delicious...
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Oh, and everyone seemed to calm down a little.
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Hypothetical gameplay talk aside, here is the storyline in novelized form! Chapter 7 to be released in two parts between December of 2024 and January of 2025.
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