This episode contains a content warning for missing children.

A feeling of danger grows as a sibling's absence goes on longer and longer. Research into the storm bears little fruit and a mentor is suspected and investigated. Everything leads to a mystery of disappearing people that leads the crew into the woods.

Allowing bonds to manifest,
while glowing herbs are given test,
a little knowledge gained is best;
while seeking loved ones time feels pressed.
- Frinn

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👥 CHARACTERS 👥

Argos Sandsailer [he/him]: Player character played by Lou. True name Kairos. Quiet, shy, protective of others. Stout, buzzed dark hair, chipped front tooth, dusty adventuring clothing, large netted backpack. Big knitted cowl. Protective weapons such as rudimentary noisemakers, concussive weapons, a sling.

Auña [any]: Player character played by Rally Darling. True name Sonnette. Soft, cuddly, and solid; with an infectious smile, Auña's red flowing curls bounce in loose buns over her glistening olive skin, radiating in the sunlight as she climbs each hill and scouts out the next destination. Her pale tan eyes scan the skies, soaking in the the caress of each breeze, heart breathing in the tempo of the day.

Ida Forrel [she/her]: Tiffany's friend from school. Tiffany brought her back home due to lack of opportunities in the field. Soft-spoken, especially around people she doesn't know.

Lev Aramis [he/they]: Tiffany's older brother. Fits the societal expectations much better than Tiffany. Doesn't understand the difficulties of others.

Lluvia "Lluvie" Squi [they/them]: Auña's little sibling through an informal familial bond and growing up together. They are impressionable but independent.

Madolyn "Mads" Ghenn [any]: Auña's tsundere rival. Doesn't know how to cope with Auña's direct affections. Tries to be a mentor to Lluvia.

Nysa Landvetter [she/they]: Argos' cousin. Troublemaker, jester, and musician.

Odysseus/Ody: A good boy and Argos' dog. A Romanian Carpathian shepherd.

Reinholt Vine [he/him]: Mentor to Argos. Lots of bravado as a stereotypical adventurer.

Tiffany Aramis [she/her]: Player character played by Camellia Sinestris. True name unknown. A mousy but unexpectedly tall woman who is almost always hunched over, whether that's something she's reading or working on or just generally. Tiffany wears practical clothes.

Quill Sine [they/them]: A foreman among the community that yelled at Tiffany in the Linafer Mountains.

⛈️ GROUPS ⛈️

The Community: The unofficial name of the collective nomadic and anarchist group that the main characters travel with.

🗺️ PLACES 🗺️

Linafer Mountains: Mountains and valleys with snowy peaks and sunny valleys. Rolling hills and green vegetation. Summer rains allow for mountain fed lakes.

Shineir: Town at the bottom of a valley within the Linafer Mountains. Primarily powered by wind farms. Local markets with crafts and grown food. Tight knit community, friendly to travellers.

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The game we used for this season was Girl by Moonlight by Andrew Gillis.

The custom playset we are using is Within the Convergent Storm.

Players: Clair Ross (@ClairSkiesAhead), Rally Darling (@RallyOnTheMoon), Camellia Sinestris (@CamelliaSinestris), and Lou (Lou)

Music by Justin Murray (available on Bandcamp)