Nekumbra, the sorrowful shadows...

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09/13/2015:

"Mmm...breakfast...I need breakfast..."

"Little one...I'm afraid the gods aren't listening this morning..."

"Seconds? Mmm...lovely..."

"Oh my, hello there...I'm afraid I'm not your mother, but...mmm..."

"Minifawn! Oh my goodness, how adorable you are! I must..."

"Mmm...I'll keep you too..."


Fawns eaten - 5

09/12/2015:

ABSOLUTELY STARVING

"Hello...my little....morsel..."


Fawns eaten - 1

"Mmm...that'll sate me for now..."







01/16/2012:

Taking full advantage of the new fawns in the Forest. 8 in her belly already, not enough adults around to stop her. Today is a buffet.

01/03/2012:

Gorged herself this morning. 7 fawns in her belly. Fled from Rutilus who protected a small group of fawns and also chased her away from other fawns who strayed too close. Almost had an 8th fawn but Miyako was too fast for her. Nekumbra takes note of her pictogram

Sitting alone to digest her meal. Tired but pleased with her catch, though still alert in case someone shows up.






Name - Nekumbra (Neck-oom-brah)

Meaning - "Sorrowful Shadows"

Age - 37

Gender - Female

Fur color - Golden brown and white in the sunlight, dark brown and white in shade

Eye color - Dark brown

Powers - She has eight spider legs that come out of her sides, where she is able to climb and maneuver easily. She can shoot webbing from her belly, and she has a weak venom in her fangs. It is also thought that she can perform a mini-deer spell on any adult deer, making them easier for prey.

Weaknesses - She isn't very smart when it comes to trapping her prey, and often does not go after easy targets. Her fur burns when anyone casts the devout pelt on her, causing her to panic and flee the area. She can be temporarily blinded if too much sunlight gets into her eyes.

Pictogram - Hourglass

Favorite haunts - The Old Oak and the Birch Forest

Alliances - Iugulare and Anirapio



Nekumbra's Trusted and Enemies Lists

Reputations/warnings - Fawn eater

Fawns eaten - 64*
Minideer eaten - 3*

* In-game, Nekumbra is constantly searching for fawns and minideer to 'eat'. I keep count by when she nuzzles a fawn. If you are a fawn and get nuzzled, no you are not considered 'dead' (I'm not forcing anyone to kill off a character, this is merely for fun), and of course if you are a stag/doe you are more than welcome to 'shoo' Nekumbra if she's approaching a fawn. It won't hurt my feelings at all, in fact it will be fun for me (As long as you're not being a RD and chasing after her long past where she had been). So yeah, please feel free to interact with Nekumbra if you see her in-game.






Thanks to Halafax for this beautiful artwork!

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Claimed my 3rd page. "Not

Claimed my 3rd page. Eye


"Not such a bad day...a little boring though. Mostly ate birds and sat by the pond. I saw a few of my acquaintances but I was afraid to walk up and talk to them. I don't know why, I just am.

*Sigh*...two more days before Ani comes after me. A few deer have said they'll help me, but Ani may simply eat them too. I don't know what the answer to all of this is..."
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Liam smiled as he spotted

Liam smiled as he spotted Nekumbra from a distance. He had not seen her in a couple of days, and was relieved to see her well. He trotted up to her, but before he could call out a greeting she turned toward him and began to slowly back away. He stopped short, a confused and hurt look on his face. What was wrong...?

"Ne-Nekumbra? Are you...alright? It's me, Liam," he called out softly, his voice wavering a little even as he cursed himself for it. He was too sensitive, too emotional... He needed to be strong. Strong...
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Nekumbra stopped, looking

Nekumbra stopped, looking around for the other deer...the one who was so defensive around Nanetta.

When she felt safe, she poke, "Sorry, dearie...I've been on edge since last night...", and then told Nane about Iugulare and Anirapio visiting her again, telling her that she had three days to return to her old ways of eating fawns or else they would come for her.

"I...I don't understand why this Forest hates me so. It was because of Iugulare that I became this monster...and now it seems like so many want to kill me for it. Oh...how I wish this would all just end...", she spoke, drooping her head, a few tears filling in her eyes, "I will never have a chance at peace and rest...not after all that has happened...being chased away, being judged, being persecuted for something I never wanted to happen..."

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"You can give up when it’s

"You can give up when it’s really, truly, absolutely the very end. Until then, you gotta try and
do whatever you can. I guarantee that you still have time.

I'll protect you"



FLAWLESS TEXT SHIFT /shot/ her larger male and smaller female forms have different text, it's hard to make that change look good via colour xD




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B'awww I love the text

B'awww I love the text change! And thanks, I'll put her up as a defender.
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Liam stared at Nekumbra in

Liam stared at Nekumbra in shock as he took in all of this information. "You...you are to be eaten? That...that is horrible!" he exclaimed in horror, not taking into account the irony of Nekumbra's predicament. There was no way he would wish for her to be eaten by this...this monster that was commanding her. What kind of creature could possibly manifest itself in the Forest? He needed to do something... He must look out for her.

Biting his lip, Liam slowly approached Nekumbra as she began to cry. He nuzzled her comfortingly, letting out a sigh and looking at her with sincere eyes. "Nekumbra...no matter what happens, I promise that I will not allow you to be hurt. You will soon be free from your imprisonment...I promise you that." He was not sure of himself at all, but he did hope that she would take some measure of comfort from his words. Perhaps now he will finally stand up for something. Perhaps he can learn to no longer live in fear, or be a coward. He will make a stand for this strange spider-doe, for she deserved a second chance.
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The spider doe, still

The spider doe, still shivering and sobbing, looked over to him. "You'd...you'd really protect me? Even after all the evil I have done?", she questioned. She then looked down, her eyes watering so much that she could no longer see out of them, "How did I ever gain such a friend as you?"
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The young buck blinked, taken

The young buck blinked, taken a little aback by the spider-doe's words. She was so resentful and ashamed of herself that it made his heart ache. "I would," he said softly and with sincerity. "I am not one to judge others who have wronged. I am glad I have gotten to know you, because I now know that beneath your curse you are a gentle and wonderful being."

He smiled softly at the question, giving her shoulder a reassuring nudge. "Sometimes, it is best not to question the good things in life. But then again, I suppose fate has played it at some point," he replied with a soft chuckle.
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5/1/11 - "The second day has

5/1/11 - "The second day has come, but today I feel much more confident. Eight deer have stepped up and said they will help me fight against my former allies, Iugulare and Anirapio. Even Flammel has offered to help, who still does not like me, and little Luna has said she will be by my side as well.

I can rest a little easier today. I think Woden and Liam said they'd like to have an adventure today. It would keep my mind off of the coming days. I certainly can use a calm day...I cannot remember a time when I had fun...

Thank you, everyone. Thank you for your help. I could never face this alone."
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"Oh this is incredible! I'm

"Oh this is incredible! I'm having so much fun dancing with you all! I finally have gotten to meet Illrose, and here is Ourania as well, such a darling. Virgil approached and actually bowed to me, I was happy he didn't try to run me away. I hope he understands that I'm not the same doe I was before.

And here is Fay and Harlequinn...and a few others I do not know. But this is so much fun! Thank you all! I love this!"

Nek! Nek! I'm here! I'm here!

Nek! Nek! I'm here! I'm here! I knew Virgil and Baba were just being silly the other day! Oh...um... not that they're silly... I just knew they were wrong - you have changed!

Haha, today's been fun! Hoping to meet Nek more often ^^
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Out of curiosity, would

Out of curiosity, would anyone be willing to try to make a photo edit of a doe with spider legs? I'm really interested in seeing something done that looks like a realistic Nekumbra.

I may have to commission for it, but I didn't know if it would be easy or difficult to do. She'd have the body of a Whitetail Doe with four spider legs on each side of her body (eight in total).

If all else, I could write a story for you in return if you decide to attempt this. I'm really grateful for anything done.
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I would like to give it a

I would like to give it a shot just for fun, because it seems like a nice challenge. I have done photomanips before with horses and whatnot (adding wings, horns, backgrounds, etc.), so this should be pretty interesting. I am not sure when I will be done with it, though. =/
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Thank you, and please take

Thank you, and please take all the time you need. I'm in no hurry whatsoever Eye
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-floats in- Seems wise to

-floats in-

Seems wise to track this.
--Mick--
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Just a note - I am not

Just a note -

I am not killing off Nekumbra for good. Her dying is part of a roleplay going on, and I couldn't even consider killing her if I wanted to since it would lead to several continuity errors later on (her meeting with Quad as well as the final fight against Iugulare). So please don't be alarmed when you see that she's dead.
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Poor, poor Nekumbra... I feel

Poor, poor Nekumbra... I feel so bad, but I am glad she's coming back. It is refreshing that a character is purposely killed off to advance a plot rather than have them constantly be in god-mode, lol. I look forward to the events that unfold! c:

*track*

*track*
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Found something

Found something interesting...possibly Nekumbra from the past?

Navajo Legends - Spider Rock
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Image of the Navajo Spider Woman
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Oh hello there. There might

Oh hello there. There might be a creature lurking about that might just find you a tasty snack.
He is much too small to eat her just yet. :]

Thought these two should interact.
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*retracking* nothing better

*retracking* Twisted nothing better then eating little fawns Evil
Vassago
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"So gorged today...five sweet

"So gorged today...five sweet little fawns...they were so delicious...

...I really need to lose some weight..."

She seems really, really

She seems really, really interesting.
My little girl just pushed her luck around Nekumbra and seemed like she failed. Haha. :'D ♥
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"Urghh...couldn't catch that

"Urghh...couldn't catch that last one...too...stuffed...

I'll remember that pictogram...sweet dreams, little one..."



XD I was wondering who that was haha! Nek tends to slow down after she's eaten already, so it makes a bit of sense why she doesn't always catch her prey. That and older deer will interfere when they see her hunting.

Thanks for the fun! And be careful next time...Nek can be very, very persistent Eye

Well, it was close that she

Well, it was close that she didn't catch Miy, stumbling on something doesn't make it easier to dodge.
Mhm, I noticed. I've seen that deer's pictogram maybe once before. That's Rutilus, right?

Likewise! Well, you might see her lurking somewhere near Nek. Miy is still so naive. Ohwell, maybe that will pass. :'D
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Mhmm, Rutilus was vigilant,

Mhmm, Rutilus was vigilant, Miy was lucky he chased Nekumbra off. He was protecting a bunch of fawns at one point, and Nek was clever and called out to make one of them stray away. When Rutilus ran off to bring them back, Nek quickly snatched up one of the other fawns from the group and ran off.

I'm pretty sure Rut will change his feelings for her, I think he was unsure but wary before.

son of a--! |: |: |: RUT

son of a--!

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RUT GON' BE SPIDERHUNTIN'.
hi.

Terafawn payed a quick

Terafawn payed a quick visit/taunt but I think you were away from the computer lol.
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"So many lovely little

"So many lovely little dearies...so little time...and so little stomach space..." *drools*

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Nekumbra after today XD



Nekumbra after today XD
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"This whole time... I

"This whole time...

I thought I was just full...

But then...I felt it...wriggling inside...

No fawn could have survived my poison...

I even felt it after I hadn't eaten in a while...

Am I...am I...




...pregnant...?"



Nekumbra's fawn has been growing for a while, she did not know that her body could produce a fawn asexually. She simply felt the growing baby within as a fawn she had devoured.

The baby will be born soon...

((I still need help naming her. Any suggestions for names?))

Nekumbrabebes. ♥

Nekumbrabebes. ♥
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Spinne!

Spinne!
Siggies by Carry & Amazengalo
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Ooohhh Faun I like that name!

Ooohhh Faun I like that name! *Tosses up on the list of possible names*
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I still haven't decided on

I still haven't decided on the name yet, I love the suggestions Faun and Trigger made...

But what I wanted to say is that...I think Nek needs to have some strange pregnancy craving XD!! Any suggestions? Make it crazy but TEF accessible Eye

Nek: *gnaws on the Twin Gods statues...*
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Hehehe, maybe she wants tree

Hehehe, maybe she wants tree roots? I can imagine it might be difficult for her to dig them up!
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That's a pretty good thought.

That's a pretty good thought. I also thought she might like chewing on the limestone rocks at the Playground. XD

lol...she should have random cravings for animal crackers
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Mmm animal crackers.

Mmm animal crackers. <3

She might also get strange aversions to things. When my mom was pregnant, she couldn't stand the smell of oranges, even if they were far away!
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"Oohh...I...I feel the child

"Oohh...I...I feel the child moving...

Is it...already time...?"


....Yep....Nek's going to birth her fawn soon Eye
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Huzzah!

Huzzah! Laughing out loud
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<3 Smiling
Siggies by Carry & Amazengalo

((Tracking :3 Always liked

((Tracking :3 Always liked watching spiders, and with a new love for deer.. This character is perfect. xD Gotta keep my fawn away for now though. ._.""))
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Track

Track <3

Track :>

Track :>
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"So....very....hungry...."

"So....very....hungry...."
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Yes to a track~

Yes to a track~

meant to track this ages ago

meant to track this ages ago omg