On 5/14:

The dawning of Starwing's second day as a stag proved to be a bit too warm, so she took the first chance she got to dunk her head into the pool and relieve herself from it.

Ahhhhh....


Her first order of business was to investigate a strange place she had been hearing about - "Deermuda."



It proved to be rather boring, though, as she wasn't sure how it was supposed to work or what might happen. So much for the excitement...



Moving on, Starwing was feeling a little silly, and had fun playing around the Ruins. Here she is, doing her time and penance, hehe.



After she had calmed down, Starwing felt like socializing... and what do you know, she managed to find Dinah again!



So she lay down and kept her friend company, while enjoying the quiet presence of the other deer present.



Not long after, she encountered an un-named deer, who was perplexing with his constant baying and strange behaviors. But she was enamored with the creature, and they had a good little time dancing in the flowers.



As another stranger approached, Starwing found herself bowling over with laughter from a funny mishap. Look, a double-deer! Haha!

On 5/13:

The morning was as good as any - warm; sunlight sifting through the tree boughs; a soft breeze blowing dust particles into the rays of light. But this day was a special day. For on that day, Starwing was no longer a spotted new-born - but a full grown stag!



Starwing was so pleased with her new body and antlers, she was absolutely jumping for joy.



She didn't hesitate to socialize.



After a bout of casting magic with some acquaintances, Starwing was transformed into a mini-deer! (Though this was short term.)



Starwing wasn't used to being so big, and got into a little bit of trouble with a tree...


("Umm... A little help here!?")

But what really made her day is that she met Dinah, from the day before!



So many new deer were approaching her; one even challenged her to a friendly sparring match!



All this excitement was tiring, so Starwing decided to call it a day, and once again found her spot beneath the willow boughs.

On 5/12:

It had been a while since Starwing had entered the Forest. For almost a month her presence had been absent. She awoke as a small, spotted, tan fawn, just like any other day in the Endless Forest. The morning rays greeted her warmly as she stretched her stiffened legs.



Nothing refreshes Starwing more in the morning than a good draught from the Pond.



And, of course, she payed a visit to the Twin Gods for some midday worship.



While exploring, Starwing came across something she had never seen before - a named squirrel.



And soon afterward, she made a new acquaintance called Dinah (keepspeeps), and had a grand time running, jumping, and altogether frolicking through the Forest.



Their romping led them to the Pond...



Through the willow trees...



And finally to rest with some unfamiliar deer near the water's edge.



After a good day of running around, Starwing retired to the Playground, where she bid the Forest goodbye...



And as she curled up to sleep, a kind deer called Squeegie kept her company.

This new world is a strange one. There are no strings attached - no obligations to fulfill. No enemies closing in on my tail. Just... happiness. The company of others. The simple pleasures in life. Although I have not yet made any friends in this wood, I have certainly made numerous acquaintances, and already their scents are familiar to me when I sense them.

Sometimes I find myself unable to decide what to do; and other times I feel the loneliness of a vacant forest. I desire for the kinship of my fellow behooved, and I'm sure I will attain it sooner or later. I am but a spotted neonate in this wondrous land, and I spend my days running and rolling in flowers, and my nights huddled by the ancient stones, hoping for someone to prance by.

This wood without end truly is Paradise.


EDIT: So, the reverent candle-lit circle is now extinguished. Our memory of the fair Run (or rather a vague impersonal imprint, in mine case) is now held only in our hearts. Here now are some images of my experiences with this place:







Forever rest in peace, Run.