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Forest of peace, or forest of death?

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May 18, 2009 - 1:22am — Bastilion
I am left to wonder if this truly is not some form of Hell. For starters, the stone structure by which I dwell that is left half-crumbling is surrounded by gravestones. In this forest full of strange deer, one must wonder what objects of man are doing in such a place. Surely, there must have been humans inhabiting this land, so what, if one may ask, has happened to them? The reason for so many graves, perhaps?
Even after my own death, I do not wish to find out about the manner in which those buried have died.
But it would seem death is not only linked to these remnants of man. There are traces of it amongst the deer as well. I have witnessed those adorning the skull of a larger stag. I have learned of mask magic, but what would possess one to wear the head of their own kind in such a way?
Despite these oddities I have seen, it does seem this place is indeed one of peace. Of life. It is evident in the behavior of these deer. In how they frolic and interact with one another. Even the one with a skull over his face was quite lively. I find it interesting that despite them being deer, they act much like humans. I was taught to be courteous to all, to greet with a bow. It seems many of these deer believe the same.
I am not sure what fate had in mind with sending me here after death, but if it remains as it is, I can confidently say I will be content.
For now, I sit upon these giant rocks I have discovered in the red forest. A better way to appreciate this mystical place's beauty.
I must wonder if I will ever get to speak of it rather than just writing it down.
I will also continue to wonder where all the humans have gone. Perhaps they too were being driven downward by a foolish king...
...I hope Cousin is doing well...

I remain, silent but heard,

Bastilion
May 18, 2009 - 1:56am — Terabetha

I'm loving these posts,

I'm loving these posts, great way to add depth to your character.
When I first started playing, my stag Queze had the same sort of perplexity over the reminiscent signs of death that are in The Forest. Hope you write more! Smiling

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May 18, 2009 - 4:45am — Bastilion
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*writes on ground* I find it

*writes on ground* I find it ironic, as I believe Queze was the skull-masked stag I mentioned.
May 18, 2009 - 5:07am — Density
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Another great piece of

Another great piece of writing. I thoroughly enjoy reading these.

May 18, 2009 - 5:35am — Bastilion
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*writes on ground* They are

*writes on ground* They are but my thoughts written down when I find a moment to do so. I find it interesting that anyone would read them, let alone find them.