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Unraveling the Wirewood - Taliene's Story

The Birth of the Old Oak

A strong wind howled on a vast open land. There was little here - the ground was hard and cracked from long exposure to the Sun, and upon it were charred twigs and debris. Several rootlets rose up from underneath the surface, begging for the rain to come. The sky above was blanketed by thick clouds, but they gave no moisture, and only blotted the land into darkness.

It was a terrible place. Life here would be nothing short of miraculous.

Laying on the hard surface was a doe. The wind made her brown fur whip violently, which began to collect little bits of the dust from the land. The doe finally opened her eyes after a long sleep, and sitting up, she had no recollection of how she got here.

"Rut...ilus?", she called. No answer. "Rutilus? Where are...where am I?", she questioned.

Taliene barely remembered what had happened before. There was that tree of the Twin Gods...and a fawn...and...

She was dizzy, and the land was anything but hospitable. She could not hear much of anything other than the howling from the air. However, a faint sound caught her attention.

I know that voice!, she thought. She looked around the barrens, and spotted a distinct glowing in the distance. Gathering her strength, she stood and walked toward it.

The voice became louder with each step. In fact, rather than one voice, it became two. Were they arguing...no...they were trying to make a decision...

Taliene could soon see them with her own eyes. She was glad to see a couple of familiar faces...these two in particular.

Before her were Michael and Auriea, two glowing figures who seemed to be protected by the harsh winds. Taliene noticed that they seemed to be younger than she remembered.
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Trunks' Biography

I just realized that Trunks never had an official biography, so here it is for him:


(Thanks to Spyrre for the beautiful artwork)

Name:
Trunks

Meaning:
His pictogram looked like a pair of boxers Eye

Title:
The Guardian of Lost Souls

Additional:
Honorary Transylvanian

D.O.B:
Unknown, but his 'rebirth' is dated at 4/16/09

Passing Day:



Gender:
Male

Age:
He was a year old when he died, though he has lingered in the Endless Forest for five years

Pictogram:
Click

How to remember:
A pair of boxers

Set:
Forest Spirit (red) mask, Brown pelt with the tan belly, and the curly 'real deer' antlers.
He is supposed to resemble The Forest Spirit from Princess Mononoke.



Personality:
Trunks is a free spirit.
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The Prince of Wisps

Random story. Enjoy Eye

The night was cold. Fortunately for the deer, they all slept well. The air was bitter, but it enveloped and comforted their warm bodies, and they all had pleasant dreams this night.

Wandering around was a lone figure. His footsteps seemed to make the ground beneath glow, and on occasion a grasshopper fled from his feet. He looked up at the sky, admiring the stars he could see in the openings of the forest canopy. They were beautiful, and he often wondered when he would ever visit them. The moon was large and a red hue. The stag's eyes were open to him. It was a sign.

He stopped near the old Ruins. The tombstones and idols were kind to him, like good friends he knew for a long time. "Tonight must be the night.", he said to them, "The moon is close to the land this night, and it is perfect for your departure." He waited a minute for their response...

...and then...

Rising from the ground were small flames, each a light blue color that flickered and seemed to float in the air. "My friends, it is time.", the stag said to them.

The wisps collected around the red-faced stag. He was a ghost just like them, but he was different...he was gifted. The stag was reborn by the Twin Gods' magic, and given a particular task. He was the guardian of lost souls, both living and deceased. He never had a chance at life himself, but he was a kind spirit who would always be there for those who needed him.

The souls that he called this night were of the recently deceased. They met their end earlier in the year, and the forest gods gave them a home at the Ruins of the Endless Forest. This night was special. This night...

"Allow me to ease this process.", he said to them, "Your bodies have been given to the earth. Your families have honored your passing, and the gods will guide you to a beautiful afterlife."

The wisps began to rise toward the sky.
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What's a good graphic novel?

*pokes everyone*

Alright well I wanted to pick up a graphic novel for an upcoming 5-week long trip I gotta take in May. My brother has a couple of them already, but I wanted to try to find something neat to read (we're taking vans and traveling from Alabama to Texas, then to New Mexico, and then to Arizona).

My brother already has Watchmen, so I don't need that mentioned. Already know that's a good one. But basically, anyone have a recommendation for a good graphic novel?

I'm willing to read any style (American, Japanese, ect.), and I like pretty much anything. Feel free to ask me what kind of themes and stuff I like if you need help recommending something.
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Brandy being silly

Just wanted to share some funny pictures of Brandy:





*edit* Two more of her doing this thing:






Here's some older ones of Brand (and one of Boo) :








Best pic of Boo ever Eye
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Guess what guess what guess what!!

IT'S SNOWING IN MOBILE!!!

We haven't had snow down here in 13-14 years!! I've only seen it 4 times in my life!

I'm waiting to find out if my last class is canceled, and if so, I can go home and enjoy the snow before I have to work.

*giddygiddy* Been wanting this for years!
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Unraveling the Wirewood - Sithrim's Story

In the Presence of a God

"Please, Sithrim?", a voice asked him nearby.

The young stag opened his eyes and looked to her. A fawn stared at him, and she asked again, "Please? You're the only one that can do it."

"What do you want me to do?", he replied to her.

"I want to see a tree turn into a giant mushroom!", the fawn replied.

Sithrim tilted his head, "Isn't that something the Twin Gods can do?", he asked.

The fawn tilted her head in reply, "Twin Gods? Who are the Twin Gods? You're the only deer god in the Endless Forest, Sithrim."

Sithrim didn't really understand this at first, but he sat up and looked at the nearest tree. Without even thinking, the tree burst into a giant mushroom.

The fawn's eyes grew, "Yay! You did it!", she exclaimed, and ran to the giant mushroom.

Sithrim didn't really understand what was going on. The Twin Gods aren't around, and he has their powers? This was odd....very odd...

"Hey, it's Sithrim!", he heard someone else exclaim. The god looked to see a stag approach, his eyes as big as the fawn's before. Sithrim cleared his throat, "Erm...what can I do for you?"

"Well, I've been waiting for the next Abiogenesis, but I just can't wait that long. Can you give me the Black As Night Pelt?", the stag questioned.

Sithrim hesitated for a moment. What would Michael or Auriea do in this situation? They don't normally give out spells like that out of the blue...or do they?

He took a deep breath, and without really concentrating, cast the spell on the stag. The mortal's fur went from brown to a sleek black. He was amazed, and bowing, he immediately ran off shouting, "Hey everyone! Look what the deer god gave me!"

Sithrim didn't really think about it, but he made a little mistake. Before he realized it, many more deer came running up to him. "Please Sithrim, we want the Black As Night Pelt too!", they begged.
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Unraveling the Wirewood - Prologue and Index

On a particularly chilly day in the Endless Forest, something amazing happened. The Twin Gods added a new feature to the Forest - a great tree, shaped only by vines that coiled and wrapped around themselves. The tree was known as the Wirewood Tree, and it became a source for the gods to store and use some of their powers.

Around them, many of the deer gathered to watch the event unfold. Michael and Auriea were fine with the audience, but as soon as a good enough group were present, they made an announcement:

"This tree, unlike the various places we've provided in the Forest, is only meant to be used by us. We ask that you please do not touch this tree, because it can curse you. If you let us do what we need to with the tree, we promise that we will reward you all with a new place in the Endless Forest for you to play and use."

The group understood. They weren't the kind to mess with things the gods didn't want them to. Little by little, the deer broke from the crowd and went their own ways, and soon only a handful remained to watch the Twin Gods do their work.

About midday, Michael and Auriea stopped and looked at the remaining crowd. "We will retire for a few moments. Please make sure that no one touches the tree.", they asked, and soon they vanished before their eyes.

There was a moment of silence then. The deer watched the tree, their minds wandered a little. What was it used for? What would happen to them if they were cursed?

One fawn decided to test the tree. He approached the new structure in front of the crowd, who all at once scolded him and tried to call him back. The little one was too curious about the tree, and before they knew it, he put a hoof on one of the vines.

At first, nothing happened. He looked back at them, "See? The gods were just making it up!", he said. But then, little by little, the vines of the tree unraveled.
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Preview of my next writing project...

This will be a series of stories for MickKreiger's Gift Writing A Thon. I've decided to connect all of the stories together into one big tale.

Here's the sneak peek at the story:

The Wirewood Tree. A great and terrible new landmark in the Endless Forest. The Twin Gods planted the tree for their uses, but they warned the deer of the Forest not to touch it, for it would curse them.

Curious as the deer were, this warning was not heeded. With one mistake, the lives of several deer nearby would be affected.

Were they dreaming? Or were their experiences real? That is for you to decide.

Unraveling the Wirewood - coming soon!
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What are your favorite products?

XD Idea I had a loooong time ago, thought this would be a fun topic, but...

What are your favorite products you like to use, and why? You can include specific websites you shop at (I have a few examples below) as well.

Here are mine:

Edible Products:

Endangered Species Chocolate makes some amazingly delicious dark-chocolate bars. They actually include dried fruit in them, such as raspberries and blueberries, and they also use some great flavors like mint and espresso beans. Here's the great thing - part of their profits go to nature conservation, and each bar has a code you can redeem for either a coupon for their products or a donation to their charity.

Zola Acai is another product I love. It is a bottle of acai berry juice that is picked from Brazil, and is absolutely awesome. In addition, they have come up with some smoothie varieties that are cool too. I highly recommend trying the Smooth Green Smoothie Blend, which features Graviola and Cupuaçu in addition to Acai, which is an amazing blend of flavors! This company also gives part of their profits back to the Brazilian community, especially funding education programs for the children there. Look for their products in the Produce department of your grocery store.

SoBe makes some great drinks for a low price. I've been drinking their 'elixirs' such as power, energy, and nirvana drinks for a long time, and now have become a huge fan of their Lifewater products. Lifewater is surprisingly delicious for flavored water, and features some great flavors such as pomegranate, acai, passion fruit, melon, and tangerine. It looks like they just released some new flavors, too: cherimoya punch and strawberry dragonfruit.

Clothing brands:

Columbia Sportswear is one of my newest favorite clothing brands.
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