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*Warning: This is a typical ski lodge, in which there will be a murderer who slowly ticks off the other people. Some people will die, but there will only be mild descriptions of death and no gore. If these things bother you, I would recommend clicking off the thread.*
You sit on your bed, a book resting on your crossed legs. You stare out the window, where little waterfalls of crystal drops streak down the glass, lit by moonlight. The constant drumbeat of rain on the roof is soothing, along with the soft rumblings of thunder. You open up your book, which is an exciting fantasy tale, filled with adventure and mystery and begin to read. You jump as a quiet tapping comes from your window. You glance up, looking towards the clouded pane of glass. At that moment, lightning flashes and in that split, bright, glowing second, you see a face in the window, with black, empty eyes. Then the window bursts open. You fall off your bed, a failed attempt to leap off. You press your back against the side of the bed, the wood frame digging into your spine. Your breath comes in rapid gasps, almost drowned out by the pounding rain. Something lands beside you and you start to scramble away, then realize it’s an owl. A fluffy, brown barn owl sits beside you, a small bag around its neck. It hoots quietly and ruffles its feathers, tilting its head. Slowly you reach out and touch the bag. It suddenly falls off the owl’s neck easily and drops into your hand. The owl hoots approvingly and in a burst of feathers, it swoops over your head. You stand up just in time to see the owl fly out the window. The window slams shut behind it. You blink, not sure if that really just happened. You carefully open the small leather bag. Inside is a diamond shaped gemstone and a tiny rolled up piece of paper. You set the jewel carefully on your bed and unroll the paper.
Hello, my friend!
You are formally invited to spend this autumn in Crowild Woods. You will be staying in one of our small, lovely cottages, tucked deep in the forest. All expenses paid, of course. How long you’ll stay is up to you! We have all you need to feel comfortable, so we hope you’ll come join us. Please note, there are only ten available slots for guests. Transportation will be arranged. Please fill out this form so we know you’ll be there.
Name:
Pronouns:
Appearance:
Personality:
What’s in your bag?:
If you could transform into any woodland animal, what would it be and what would you look like?:
Favorite color (describe it without saying the name of the color):
Ravens or crows?:
Find or be found?:
Are you afraid?:
Notes: Each CBer may only enter one person.
Please bring your gemstone. And don’t forget to take a look at it.
Thank you.
Sincerely, The Crow Keeper
submitted by The Crow Keeper, Crowild Woods
(July 5, 2023 - 1:11 pm)
(July 5, 2023 - 1:11 pm)
Welcome Oldish Books.
Your gemstone is the deepest, darkest green of forest and wild. The silvery, white outline of an owl sits in the center, its head tilted curiously and feathers fluffed luxuriously.
(July 6, 2023 - 8:11 pm)
Name: Endless/Parody.
Pronouns: She/her.
Appearance: Shapeshifter, so it varies. Usually a dark-skinned elf with tealish-greenish hair and yellow eyes with black sclera and deer horns, or a pale, pink-haired elf with teal eyes. Usually wears hoodies and leggings/jean shorts.
Personality: Calm and unnerving with a fear of heights.
What’s in your bag?: I carry a WW2 satchell filled with notebooks and pencils, along with an iphone and airpods to satisfy my craving for music--though I usually keep my airpods on the second-to-lowest volume since I hate loud noises.
If you could transform into any woodland animal, what would it be and what would you look like?: Ah, I'm a shapeshifter, dear. I wouldn't just transform into one, I'd transform into them all.
Favorite color (describe it without saying the name of the color): It varies, but mostly the colour of a beautiful galaxy--the elegant and bright colour of royalty that even Caesar wore--made from the most expensive of slimes in ancient times. (Not that I consider myself royalty, but that's just how I'm describing it.)
Ravens or crows?: Ravens.
Find or be found?: Find.
Are you afraid?: "He who fears shall suffer, already suffers what he fears." It depends on the situation. If being afraid makes me more likely to succeed, then yes. If it hinders me, then no.
(July 6, 2023 - 1:52 pm)
Welcome Endless_Parodies.
Your gemstone is a dark, regal blue, with barely visible streaks of light colors. Soft pink, dark purple, shining yellow, and light green. A black stag is etched into the jewel, antlers stretching like a crown and one hoof raised.
(July 7, 2023 - 12:38 pm)
Um, I am sooooo signing up for this
Name: Hawkstar
Pronouns: she/her
Appearance: Tall with brown hair cut A line short. Button nose sharp hazel eyes some freckles. wearing forest green leggings and brown tunic with thin leather belt and hunting knife. Barefoot and has a bow and quiver full of arrows
Personality: Firm fair observant clever kind. Can be quite open with a smile and laugh or very closed off and mysterious.
What’s in your bag?: extra arrows and a heavy thick camo cloak with hood. And a small sharpening stone for arrow heads.
If you could transform into any woodland animal, what would it be and what would you look like?: Does a red tailed hawk count? if not then a fox.
Favorite color (describe it without saying the name of the color): the color of the treetops in the full of summer
Ravens or crows?: Ravens
Find or be found?: find
Are you afraid?: mostly people not liking me and forgeting about me
(July 6, 2023 - 3:39 pm)
Welcome Hawkstar.
Your gemstone is a lush, sun-touched green, vibrant and alive. A reddish, golden hawk is carved into the stone, wings extended wide and claws outstretched, reaching for invisible prey.
(July 7, 2023 - 12:44 pm)
And stupid me, I thought it said what are you afraid of for some reason sssssigh *rolls eyes at self* in other words, what should be there is no, only in desperate situations when there is others at stake.
(July 6, 2023 - 3:43 pm)
This is just right up my ally! I love crows, ravens, owls (especially the short-eared owl)!!!! There are crows outside my window right now! I am definitely going to sign up, but... I have never been to a ski lodge before. How scary is this going to be?
(July 6, 2023 - 5:01 pm)
Hello Peregrine Falcon! I don't think you should worry. The "deaths" won't be described in very much detail. It may perhaps be a bit creepy, but not too scary. As someone who gets freaked out easily, I totally understand.
(July 6, 2023 - 8:20 pm)
Thank you so much! I just signed up
(July 7, 2023 - 12:31 pm)
Name: Silver Crystal (Silver for short)
Pronouns: She/her
Appearance: Dark brown hair, brown eyes, silver-white tank top with jean shorts and white low top converse.
Personality: INTP
What’s in your bag?: Snacks, a compass, a flashlight, a notebook.
If you could transform into any woodland animal, what would it be and what would you look like?: A gray squirrel.
Favorite color (describe it without saying the name of the color): The sky, the waves, the color of iris petals and denim and surface level bruises.
Ravens or crows?: Crows.
Find or be found?: Be found.
Are you afraid?: Always (we push through regardless)
(July 6, 2023 - 9:13 pm)
Welcome Silver Crystal.
Your gemstone is a rich, vibrant blue with just a hint of purple. The golden shape of a squirrel is engraved into the stone, midleap. Legs outstretched and tail flying behind, a sleek, agile creature.
(July 7, 2023 - 12:50 pm)
Yes!! I love how this sounds!
Name: Perine Falco
Pronouns: she/her
Appearance: a average height girl with pale skin, brown almost black eyes and a pointy nose, dark blueish-grey hair wearing a white with black horizontal barres knee-length dress with a black jacket over it, yellow boots. always carrying around binoculars, a camera and a violin case. Wears turquoise earrings for protection against the evil eye. Has on obsidian and opal necklace.
Personality: shy, skittish, always nervous and appears to be little bit frightened, a [very] fast runner and walker, likes to move around, smart and not easily tricked, keeps quiet, sometimes speaks in riddles, likes to listen not speak. Is surprisingly competitive, plays violin, blends into the shadows, sneaky, quiet when moves. Very fast, but not a lot of stamina. Loyal and brave when situation calls for it. Will do anything to protect the people she loves. Loves nature, goes outside a lot. Collects precious stones. Does not like attention. Reads and writes. Is not scared of birds and owls, calls them "her friends". Animals like her. Wants to be a falconer. Drawn to the forest. Does not like technology.
What’s in your bag?: binoculars, camera, a lot of books, a journal, sketchbook, good luck charms, candles, tarot cards, a strange box, a compass, a feather, and a obsidian claw.
If you could transform into any woodland animal, what would it be and what would you look like?: Peregrine Falcon!!!
Favorite color (describe it without saying the name of the color): royal, dark, rare color, mysterious and magical.
Ravens or crows?: Can't choose. Love them both. Crows only live in my area. I have never seen a raven in real life.
Find or be found?: Find...
Are you afraid?: A little bit. Never been to a ski loge before.
Of course this character is based off of a peregrine falcon!
(July 7, 2023 - 12:05 pm)
Welcome Perine Falco.
Your gemstone is a deep, smoky purple, magical and grand. A sharp yellow bird stands in the center. Head tilted up and wings folded in, a queenly pose.
(July 8, 2023 - 12:10 pm)
Oh I forgot what the peregrine falcon will look like: very clever, brave, fast like the wind, wild, a bit magical and mysterious. Could make you shiver.
(July 7, 2023 - 12:29 pm)
The guest list is now full! We actually have a eleven people, but not to worry. We have an extra cabin.
We will begin preparing for your visit. The first part should be coming out in due time.
(July 8, 2023 - 12:19 pm)