Sounds fine by me! Will you roleplay with Nadezdha too?
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The tall black doe had settled in the birch, next to the tree she held her crafting supplies in. Going through different fabrics, she seemed to be picking out supplies for her next cape. It was time for a summer-cape, really.
She saw the red doe approach in the distance, though was at first not sure if she was here for her or not. It had been a long time since anyone had approached her for crafts. When it became clear she was indeed approaching Verve, the tall doe got up to greet them politely, returning their bow. "That would be me." She smiled in a friendly manner, trying to reassure the somewhat unsure sounding doe. "Is there something I could help you with?" She asked, her eyes silently gliding over the red doe's trinkets. The skull was one she had never seen before. Not with a horn like that at least. Otherwise it looked like a deers. A little damaged, possibly.. Not strange if used as a mask. She found herself rambling off in her mind when she realized she was staring. "Ah, apologies." Verve smiled a little awkwardly. "You're wearing an interesting mask."

I will, but would you rather that be a separate post? o.o ))
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Baroness blinked from under the skull she wore, before she dipped her head slightly to show the item better to the tall other. "I came about my mask, actually... It belonged to someone dear, and I wish to have it... repaired and fixed up... I had intended to do it myself, but I cannot bring myself to... So I thought I would find someone else to... As you can see, it is rather worn and tarnished... I am willing to trade anything you need." She straightened up and gave a hopeful look, though the look was lost behind the coverings of the skull helm protecting the doe's head. Her eyes searched the other doe for any physical signs that she may not want to undertake this task, long ears pressed forth in a manner of alertness.

I'll use the split bit. c: And thank you!~}

The red female nodded her head quickly. " Whatever you see fit, really... I started to paint the teeth a long, long time ago... but I had to quit... I would enjoy a paint job on it..." The doe paused, thinking for a moment. " The being it belonged to was black... He had an affinity for spider webs, feathers, and bones... He also bore blue tear markings on his face, and the casing over his horn was red..." Her eyes glistened as she spoke, and a smile adorned her normally placid face. " I have a few things stashed away somewhere that I could trade you for your services... I am a bit of a collector of bits and bobs... All I have is bones, feathers, a few snake skins and various types of carnivorous teeth though... I have to leave collections behind as I move from forest to forest... Taking everything with me is a bit hard. How soon would you like me to get the things for you?"

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Through the warm, sunlight speckled forest the doe traveled, holding a furred sack filled with all sorts of things. Her red eyes searched the forest, following the trail she'd found that was supposed to lead her to where she wanted to go. She looked attentively for the other she searched for, stepping quietly around things that could potentially make loud noises so as to not disturb anyone sleeping in the heightening grasses. She spotted a dark doe next to a birch tree, and approached her. Nadezha stood off to the side, waiting to be invited closer, in case she was intruding on the doe; assuming this was the right deer. The fur skinned bag swayed in her mouth as she looked around, before turning her ruby eyes back to the deer she'd come to see.

Two new skulls to give out are up!

I'm loving those new skull designs

Lilyblue:
Aw thanks! They're fun to do!

Osmotious:
Good to hear! Thanks XD

Unplugged:
Ha thanks! I really like the idea of big bird skulls I think.
Wish I knew, combination of things? I like to pay attention to characters that get made or die, and what kind of skulls those would have. If anything inspires me I might take it on. And from there on it's usually drawing on a skull until I'm pleased, paying attention to how it'd curve and stuff. I tend to keep to thick lines because that seems to be the most used in african culture too, fingerpaint and the likes. And then yeah. Colors is either me playing with hues and stuff or poking people on skype to ask for a cool color scheme, which is always fun.
So no not really a specific place.. I suppose mostly the forest and the options people give me in trades on this blog too.

Farelia:

uuuAAA and then I completely forgot HAHA But atleast I got free time now. I’ve started on the design for Baroness so hopefully that one is done soon.
Also I emailed you the high res version of that engraved skull, did you ever recieve that?

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Verve’s expression shifted ever so slightly when she realized the mask had been enhanced magically. It was that she didn’t have to do anything drastic to it, otherwise she’d worry about possibly breaking the spell. Magic wasn’t her cup of tea. Not that she had anything against it, quite the contrary.

”A week should be plenty of time.” The doe smiled reassuringly, reading the worry upon the others’ face. This was going to be quite the job she realized upon getting a better look of the many decorations the skull held. But she’d manage. ”I’ll do my best to make it into something you enjoy.” She took another good look at the doe in front of her, taking in her features. They’d come in handy during the design process.


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The tall doe blinked curiously at the figure in front of her with the bag. ”Yes, I am Verve. Is there something I can do for you?” She pushed the skull aside as to not seem rude, focusing her attention on the doe. ”I can do repair jobs on jewelry, or design something for you. Anything like that of use?” Just besides her a couple of skulls rested in the grass. Some finished, some unfinished.


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And to everyone reading this, the two skulls up here are still for grabs!

Yeah of course! I hope the version I linked there is big enough, because I lost the psd file it seems. Intelligent moment here. But if you got that one saved I'll take it down from this blog XD

Those skull designs ;-;/grabby hands

|D Well, I don`t actually have anything much to offer in return, aside from writing. Can`t wait to see the next designs, though! ♥

oh, what a beautifull owl mask. Am I allowed to snatch it for a newly created character? This girl. Sadly, I cannot give you anything in return, maybe a screenshot edit but that is nothing compared to what you create. I understand if you don't want to and rather have something back for it.

Poppyflower:
Where do you people read you need to give anything in return! XD If anything, I'd like it if people'd come up with ideas for an item their deer could give in return. No art. Possibly a description of said item. And if they want it for an upcoming, not-existing character yet or whatever they can have it without giving said item back. Then I'll just make something up or else I'll run out of resources for Verve hehe.

Firefli:
She'd be very welcome to! Would be fun to work with her design!

Spider:
Very glad you like it. Again, I don't ask for things in return for these. But in this case I would rather not hand it to you for personal reasons. Sorry. You're welcome to email me about those, but I'm not going to go into this any deeper on this blog.

Thais:
Haha! Aw thanks love :") Very happy to hear you enjoy them!

Oh yes! I got it! c: Thank you ever-so much! <3

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Baroness felt the need to mention something before she departed, kicking one of her back legs slightly to be rid of a nagging fly. " You don't have to worry about the magic, it's embedded in the skull. The original creature this skull belonged to housed much magic, even in his bones." She cooed softly. Her head dipped in gratitude an she turned to walk away. "Thank you. I shall return soon with that I have said I would get." And with that, albeit nervously, the tall red doe would begin leaving the area, both ears held back to listen to the sounds of the doe and her precious skull.

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Nadezdha nodded slightly, thinking before she spoke the words, making a request. "I am in need of a gift for my son... He has been a blessing to me, and so I want to get him something... fitting. He consists of golds and earthy browns... and will be a great stag one day... He recently lost his favorite mask and is in need of another... I do not want to ask for you to make something fresh if it is too much trouble, but I do have things to trade for a mask you may already have and are willing to part with." The doe picked up the bag and trotted closer before dropping it before the larger, long necked doe. From it spilled a few trinkets; glass and wood beads, metal rings, some long colorful strings, and a few of the doe's own feathers. Also came forth some tarnished masks the blue doe had collected over her stay here; One with the resemblance to an Orca, and one a bent wire one made to resemble a butterfly. " I know it is not much... I have more furs and things if you require more, though." Nadezdha stepped back, offering a hopeful, kind smile to the other before her.

The grey doe smiled quickly in relief, bowing elegantly in return. Once she rose, her head lowered to nose the skulls gently. "Oh, good! My name is Hälla. My mate and we just had three new additions to our family," she explained happily. "And I collect bones, you see. I've had these lying around forever, and I'd like to give them to my children. The only thing is that... they're rather plain. I was wondering if you could turn them into three necklaces for me?" her tone had lowered to something perhaps a little hesitant, wondering if it was too much or perhaps too sentimental a gift. "I'd be happy to give you some of my bones in return, maybe for other crafts you can do," she added, smiling.

The birch forest is warm with the early morning sun when Oseaan finds Verve. There is no denying the awe that widens her eyes, or the little droop of her lower lip at the sight of the friendly face masked with long tendrils of jewels and beads. Paint is spread across a dark hide in intricate designs, and for a moment Oseaan feels insecure about her simple appearance. But this was why she was here. Perhaps not for Verve's extravagance, but she couldn't help but smile at the idea.

"Hello," she murmurs in greeting, her voice muffled by the long black feathers that she carefully holds between her lips. Once she's in the clearing she sets them down, each resembling the same feathers that fall gently against the back of her neck. "I had hoped you could help me? I have no demons or haunts, but I have seen your work on the other deer. They're beautiful, truly. Would it be too much to ask for something for myself? My antlers.." she trails off, flicking her eyes up to the arching black bones before they return to Verve's painted face. "I do not fight with them and so they have only been ornamental to me, but I'm afraid they do not look that way. Would you be willing to make something for them?" she asks, bending briefly to nose the feathers at her hooves in a gesture of giving.

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♥

Firefli:

She had kept herself fairly busy so far, sorting out her inventory. Rows of ants carrying beads passed her by, putting the beads down in different baskets so they’d all be sorted by color. There were times Verve forgot she no longer had hands and had tried to reach into the bowls with her hoof to grab some beads. Resulting into all kinds of beads rolling down her little hill. And she liked being so organized. At a shy ‘hello’, uttered by a doe nearby, her head shot up and the ants seemed to go in all directions for a moment in confusion. They seemed to go back to their little rows before long though. ”Oh hello. Apologies, I wasn’t paying attention..” The tall doe lowered her head in embarrassment, but looked curiously upon this new arrival. Feathers in mouth and all.
Verve looked on with interest as Oseaan spoke. She seemed a gentle doe, the colors on her face very striking. It didn’t take much more than moments before Verve seemed comfortable in her presence. ”Thank you for the compliment! And no, that would be no problem. I’d love to make something for your antlers.” She spoke with enthusiasm, already plotting in her head. Stepping forward to meet the doe properly, Verve lowered her head to inspect the feathers. “Are these what you would like me to use?” She questioned, making sure she got her facts straight before assuming. ”Or do you have any other ideas on how I should do that, or colors you like.. I can also just make it up, of course.” Verve smiled reassuringly. That would be fine too, of course. But she did want to make sure a customer would possibly be satisfied.


Tornpaw:

Verve nodded silently at the smaller doe’s answer. Well phew, she certainly didn’t need that long, although fawns did grow a lot more rapidly than she often realized. She listened silently, nodding once in a while, as Hälla explained about her new additions. Making mental notes of the three siblings, designing the necklaces in her mind as she spoke. Below her legs, large ants seemed to drag about different colored beads, putting them down in three groups of colors. Her mental notes being played out real-time. ”Alright. Well, it’s definitely helpful to know a little about your customers when you’re designing for them.” Hälla’s enthusiasm had visibly rubbed off on Verve, who couldn’t really kick the smile off of her face after hearing the grey doe speak so fondly of her children. ”Haha! Well, thank you, I will certainly do my best this time around as well.” It was always nice to hear her works had been seen about.
The tall doe bowed once more. ”I will start as soon as possible. I have a few things to finish for others first. And well, I guess we have the time huh?” Unless her children were growing up in a week. Then she possibly had a problem.


Farelia:

Psst. I [url=https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28055354/Css/Verve/Crafts/Forfarelia.png]finished a first version.[/ur] I didn't get to drawing the rows of beads, the ones you had seemed so nice already I figured possibly you'd have some good ideas for those yourself XDD I couldn't seem to stray from what you had. It was starting to take too long so I went back to the basics. But tell me if you like this You're welcome to give me ideas for changes, or change things yourself too of course!

Hälla's eyes shimmied down to the ground, noting the busily working insects. Her mind reeled, impressed, before she directed her attention to the tall doe's response. She beamed, perhaps with just a bit too much enthusiasm, and the doe slowly became aware of that. Reigning herself ever so slightly, yet unable to keep the smile from her face, she nodded. "Of course, of course," the grey nodded understandably before laughing. "Lots of time indeed, so there's no rush at all! However much you need, it won't be a problem." She, too, sank into a deep bow before rising. "I'll see you soon, then. And I'll do what I can to gather a gift in return,"
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Just wanted to say that I've always really loved this idea / set up you have going! Happy to finally have decided to taken part in it. (8

Hey Mis. I had this idea for my one character amanecer and I wanted to know if verve could be a big part of his back story, due to the whole feel of his character and the design I came up with for him. Id love to talk more about it to you. Let me know how to contact you best.

Hi, I just wanted to ask one thing.
It seems you're not going to take any requests for Verve now, but are you at least open for RP about making one?
Thank you.

Wow, I feel like I let my mind slip and never post a reply. D8

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The large white male was returning back to the tall doe who created beautiful things here in the forest upon hearing that she had finished adding something to his bowl. Since the day she left him, he had seemed almost naked without the bowl but knew he would get it back in the end and that was the important part. Noticing Vere now, as she came into view, Radish called out a greeting. "Good morning, Vera." The morning air was chilling seeing as winter was just around the corner now.

Carry:
Well no worries, mine slipped some months ago and never crawled back up ;_;
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Rope in mouth and spider on her cheek, the tall doe seemed to be struggling with what looked to be a pile of fur. Sewing parts together was never an easy task, especially not if it had to be sturdy. She looked up as she heard a voice call out, the spider scrambling down her neck and back into the hollow tree she sat besides. Her yellow eyes looked a little puzzled at the stag. Sure she recognized him, but he did just get her name wrong. The doe chuckled. “Good morning Radish. It’s been a while. You’re here to pick up your bowl right?” She asked, tilting her head slightly which caused the dangling skulls in her antlers to gently bump into one another. “I’ve got it right here! Give me a moment.” Verve jumped up in one quick motion, her red cape swooping behind her. She turned to stick her head into the large hollow tree. Sure enough, it took her but moments before she took out the red bowl. The work she had done on it was fairly simple, drilling tiny holes without causing cracks had taken her the longest. The amulet she had found a long time ago, when on a trip with her friends. She figured it’d hang nicely around his neck. “Here you go, now it won’t slide off so easily.” She said before gently taking the bowl between her lips, offering it to Radish.

ChocolateTabbyKat:
You ninja'd me! But yes, it's still up for grabs

That’s fine! I thought it was kind of fitting, they haven’t seen each other in a long time and I forget names instantly myself? :”)


“You’re welcome.” She said with a big smile on her face. Relieved he liked it. She watched as he put it on, stretching her neck towards him slightly to give it one last check-up. It seemed to fit well, good. “Thank you. I do my best.” The doe bowed her head slightly at the compliment, though looked up when he turned to grab a package wrapped in a lily-pad and vine. “Oh? Ah, thank you!” She smiled, inspecting the package he had given her. It smelled like they were filled with herbs. “What are these used for?” The doe asked, not so good with the herb side of things herself. But she knew they could be very handy.

You'll have to battle that out together! They came first but if they don't end up going for it, sure I can also design something custom for you? Like, your skull of choice, perhaps some ideas for colors.

It was a forest after all, and being a forest there would be many insects. As one would think. Especially in the afternoon, even if winter was drawing near the forest climate never really changed much. Nothing, not even snow littered the ground while in his homeland it would have been covered by now. The only noticeable shift was the sudden cold drafts that blew in every now and then from the small gaps were the forest was treeless. Even then there wasn't very many. So, most insects still sung out and ignored their calling to hibernate. Yet they never clustered and their calls were far and few inbetween. Until you ventured further into the forest, as the silver haired buck observed.

Slowly tottering through the thicket his legs would sometimes seem to pause at the slightest sound of a twig snapping. Each movement sent out vibes of caution. Anything would be in these woods. It wasn't a forest full of simply deer as one would have thought. Many things hid within it's depth. Things that wouldn't be explained. All the same...nothing needed an explanation. For to him it gave the forest it's own unique beauty. This, however, was something he hadn't noticed before. A thin trail where deer and other things have come and gone. The music of insects growing louder as he ventured down the path. A few scattered about and hid, appearing to watch him even.

Was there a place that a insects reside? In one unity..no...spiders. Not many..but a few managed to catch his eyes. Normally this would deter anyone...but he was curious. So, Lionel continued onwards in a slightly faster pace to see where the paths ended. Another opening, but it wasn't empty. Many trinkets and what appeared to be crafts littered about some finished, others not. All a strange form of artwork. Trinkets and gadgets. Eye candy to those who adore those kind of things. Appearing simply awestruck he spun around simply to take in the view. Who made them? This question instantly dwelled within his usually scattered mind. Causing him to pause, falling stiff in his own thoughts as his now glazed over eyes continued to take in the sights. Only snapping out of this daze when his attention was drawn upon a single item. A bird's skull. Owl from the looks of it.

Finely painted with intricate lines, vibrant colors, and even decorated with finely placed feathers. None of the frayed, and dyed to match. He wanted it. A small urge to own it bubbled within his chest and sweltered up though his neck, and before he knew it.. he heard himself speak, " Hello? Is there anyone here? "
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Ahh sorry I was typing a reply. I didn't know what to post.

Oh, I'm sorry. I do.. kind of want the skull. D':

This is really neat and its so nice you're doing this for people!

~Sneaky track