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Concerning August de Sauterelle, Prince of Merboiullant. | Concerning August de Sauterelle, Prince of Merboiullant. | ||
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Caught at the borderlands of a generational cold war between the invading forces of The Fae Courts, and the Old Powers of Man; a young Verhimen gentleman seeks his future, fame, and fortune in a land littered with the ruins of a world well past it's prime. (Caution: may include trace quantities of adventure, romance, horror, fantasy, and kobold.) | Caught at the borderlands of a generational cold war between the invading forces of The Fae Courts, and the Old Powers of Man; a young Verhimen gentleman seeks his future, fame, and fortune in a land littered with the ruins of a world well past it's prime. (Caution: may include trace quantities of adventure, romance, horror, fantasy, and kobold.) | ||
{{Spoilers}} | |||
= Characters = | == Characters == | ||
<div style="float: right">{{questart|265766||board=quest|caption=Lucidia and August}}</div> | <div style="float: right">{{questart|265766||board=quest|caption=Lucidia and August}}</div> | ||
=== August de’Sauterelle === | === August de’Sauterelle === | ||
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*Iana – Mother, concerned about Augusts’ interests in the Arcane, and lack of a wife. <br> | *Iana – Mother, concerned about Augusts’ interests in the Arcane, and lack of a wife. <br> | ||
*Terterus – First son, he and his wife Myansa are the next in line for the Sauterelle throne. <br> | *Terterus – First son, he and his wife Myansa are the next in line for the Sauterelle throne. <br> | ||
*Farvel – Third son, bit of a hothead with a dislike for the family’s Elven | *Farvel – Third son, bit of a hothead with a dislike for the family’s Elven neighbors. <br> | ||
<div style="float: right">{{questart|265957||board=quest|caption=The Sauterelle family tree}}</div> | <div style="float: right">{{questart|265957||board=quest|caption=The Sauterelle family tree}}</div> | ||
*Kurtail – Youngest son, energetic, destined for a career in the military as a knight.<br> | *Kurtail – Youngest son, energetic, destined for a career in the military as a knight.<br> | ||
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*Milli – Third daughter, cunning and mischievous prankster. <br> | *Milli – Third daughter, cunning and mischievous prankster. <br> | ||
*Rekel – Deceased eldest son. Once the pride of the family, a horrific psychotic episode in which he tried to kill several members of the family, led to his death at the hands of his brother Terterus. <br> | *Rekel – Deceased eldest son. Once the pride of the family, a horrific psychotic episode in which he tried to kill several members of the family, led to his death at the hands of his brother Terterus. <br> | ||
=== Other characters === | === Other characters === | ||
*Inquisitor Feuéchelle – A harsh Kobold priest in the service of the Sauterelle family, responsible for policing the family’s household, against the occult. | *Inquisitor Feuéchelle – A harsh Kobold priest in the service of the Sauterelle family, responsible for policing the family’s household, against the occult. | ||
*Baldregus (Manystones) – Augusts’ cheeky and dependable Boldservant. Total player all the girlbolds want him | *Baldregus (Manystones) – Augusts’ cheeky and dependable Boldservant. Total player all the girlbolds want him. | ||
*Sirus – A human magus, Augusts’ friend and tutor in the ways of the arcane | *Sirus – A human magus, Augusts’ friend and tutor in the ways of the arcane. | ||
*Trechrejra (Wintertounge) – Sirus housekeeper, she is totally smitten with Balregus | *Trechrejra (Wintertounge) – Sirus housekeeper, she is totally smitten with Balregus. | ||
=Setting= | ==Setting== | ||
Before the Storm takes place in a post-apocalyptic fantasy Earth. Said apocalypse is the result of a great war possibly instigated by the Fae (?). | Before the Storm takes place in a post-apocalyptic fantasy Earth. Said apocalypse is the result of a great war possibly instigated by the Fae (?). | ||
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=== Verhimen === | === Verhimen === | ||
Slender anthropomorphic rodents, with strong legs, prehensile tails, a keen sense of smell, and eyes ill suited to the glare of sunlight. The females of the species annual estrous cycle, with young being typically born in litters of between two and five. | Slender anthropomorphic rodents, with strong legs, prehensile tails, a keen sense of smell, and eyes ill suited to the glare of sunlight. The females of the species experience an annual estrous cycle, with young being typically born in litters of between two and five. They have strong immune systems and an even stronger resistance to magic. | ||
The Nations of Verhimen are ruled by Dragons, although day-to-day politics is handled by Thanes, an appointed council of Verhimen nobles, who control the various family run city states of the country. | The Nations of Verhimen are ruled by Dragons, although day-to-day politics is handled by Thanes, an appointed council of Verhimen nobles, who control the various family run city states of the country. | ||
Verhimen are almost always seen wearing masks. Culturally being seen with out a mask is considered incredibly immodest. Other forms of face covering, such as hoods or head wraps, are also acceptable. The tradition stems from the necessity of wearing a gasmask during the apocalyptic wars of the past. | Verhimen are almost always seen wearing masks. Culturally being seen with out a mask is considered incredibly immodest. Other forms of face covering, such as hoods or head wraps, are also acceptable. The tradition stems from the necessity of wearing a gasmask during the apocalyptic wars of the past. | ||
<div style="float: right">{{questart|35518||board=questdis|caption=Local political map}}</div> | <div style="float: right">{{questart|35518||board=questdis|caption=Local political map}}</div> | ||
=== Kobolds === | === Kobolds === | ||
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Powerful creatures, in times past they would lend their fearsome physical and magical abilities to their Verhimen followers. | Powerful creatures, in times past they would lend their fearsome physical and magical abilities to their Verhimen followers. | ||
Although the Dragons still technically rule over the Verhimen nations, and some Verhimen clans show genuine reverence to the Dragons, their role in Verhimen society is now largely advisory and ceremonial. | Although the Dragons still technically rule over the Verhimen nations, and some Verhimen clans show genuine reverence to the Dragons, their role in Verhimen society is now largely advisory and ceremonial. | ||
=== Fae (Elves/Fair Folk)=== | === Fae (Elves/Fair Folk)=== | ||
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The Fae have a rather grim reputation due to their powerful magic; their strict control of resource laden forestland; and their need to “integrate” (convert into Fae) members of other species in order to sustain their population. | The Fae have a rather grim reputation due to their powerful magic; their strict control of resource laden forestland; and their need to “integrate” (convert into Fae) members of other species in order to sustain their population. | ||
<div style="float: right">{{questart|32434||board=questdis|caption=Fae militiaman}}</div> | <div style="float: right">{{questart|32434||board=questdis|caption=Fae militiaman}}</div> | ||
=== Yeeks === | === Yeeks === | ||
Collective term for various beastmen, mutants and outcasts that inhabit the wilderness and wastelands. Often hybrid breeds, either accidental or the | Collective term for various beastmen, mutants and outcasts that inhabit the wilderness and wastelands. Often hybrid breeds, either accidental or the creations of cruel experimentation, resulting in a variety of feeble cripples and powerful monsters. | ||
Some societies will allow Yeeks to live among them, providing they can prove they are of sound mind and body. | Some societies will allow Yeeks to live among them, providing they can prove they are of sound mind and body. | ||
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Gnolls, Lizardmen and Sharkmen(!) have all been mentioned in world but is unclear whether they are considered Yeeks or a separate species entirely. | Gnolls, Lizardmen and Sharkmen(!) have all been mentioned in world but is unclear whether they are considered Yeeks or a separate species entirely. | ||
== Plot summary == | |||
= Plot summary = | |||
=== Chapter 1 – Rats === | === Chapter 1 – Rats === | ||
After a brief “fishing” trip in enemy territory, to recover a certain Blue Crystal Orb, August heads home to the Sauterelle Fortress, for a formal dinner with his family unknowing they are planning to introduce him to his future bride, his childhood acquaintance Lucidia. | After a brief “fishing” trip in enemy territory, to recover a certain [[Orb of Infinite Psyche|Blue Crystal Orb]], August heads home to the Sauterelle Fortress, for a formal dinner with his family unknowing they are planning to introduce him to his future bride, his childhood acquaintance Lucidia. | ||
Things take a darker turn when it appears the Elven guests of the party are more that just mere emissaries… | Things take a darker turn when it appears the Elven guests of the party are more that just mere emissaries… | ||
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=== Chapter 3 – Iron Within, Iron Without === | === Chapter 3 – Iron Within, Iron Without === | ||
August awakes to find he has been rescued/captured by the princess of the rival Spererence family, Jolienne. After some smooth and a totally platonic night in bed, he gains a chance to explore the strange archanotech Spererence | August awakes to find he has been rescued/captured by the princess of the rival Spererence family, Jolienne. After some smooth talking and a totally platonic night in bed, he gains a chance to explore the strange archanotech Spererence fortress, stumbling upon his missing mask, and the angry noble who took it from him... | ||
=== Chapter 4 – Without Hesitation === | === Chapter 4 – Without Hesitation === | ||
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=== Chapter 7 – Ordered Decay === | === Chapter 7 – Ordered Decay === | ||
August, Larcen, Kurtail and his Knight Master Sir Weldendon, head to the Human controlled area “The Peaks of Dispute” in search of a Verhimen criminal who stole essential components of the Sauterelle Fortress | August, Larcen, Kurtail and his Knight Master Sir Weldendon, head to the Human controlled area “The Peaks of Dispute” in search of a Verhimen criminal who stole essential components of the Sauterelle Fortress Comm. Array… | ||
== Trivia == | |||
= Trivia = | |||
* This quest is one of many that makes use of the [[Orb of Infinite Psyche]] | * This quest is one of many that makes use of the [[Orb of Infinite Psyche]] | ||
* The Verhimen race seems to be heavily based on the Burmecians of FFIX | * The Verhimen race seems to be heavily based on the Burmecians of FFIX | ||
= | ==ITQ== | ||
Appearances by the cast [[Inside the Quest]], sorted by the threads they ran concurrent to. | |||
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{{ | | '''Thread 1:''' <!--2010/09/06 to 2010/12/03--> || <span class="plainlinks">{{post|27099|August 1}}</span> | ||
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{{ | | '''Thread 2:''' <!--2010/12/05 to 2011/02/14--> || <span class="plainlinks">{{post|28607|August 2}}, {{post|28618|August 3}}, {{post|29215|August 4}}, {{post|30096|August 5}}, {{post|30242|August 6}}, {{post|30247|August 7}}, {{post|30250|August 8}}, {{post|30257|August 9}}, {{post|30299|August 10}}, {{post|30396|Sirius 1}}, {{post|30415|Sirius 2}}, {{post|31099|Unlabeled Recording}}</span> | ||
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{{ | | '''Thread 3:''' <!--2011/02/14 to 2011/04/12--> || <span class="plainlinks">{{post|32626|August 11}}, {{post|32631|August 12}}, {{post|32712|August 13}}, {{post|32823|August 14}}, {{post|33445|Jolienne 1}}, {{post|33963|August 15}}, {{post|34146|Sirius 3}}, {{post|34802|August 16}}, {{post|34803|Done}}, {{post|34804|Postscript}}, {{post|35062|Hummingwires 1}}</span> | ||
{{ | |- valign="top" | ||
{{ | | '''Thread 4:''' <!--2011/04/12 to 2011/06/01--> || <span class="plainlinks">{{post|35356|Hummingwires 2}}</span> | ||
{{ | <!--Thread 5: 2011/06/03 to 2011/09/05--> | ||
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| '''Thread 6:''' <!--2011/09/11 to 2012/01/20--> || <span class="plainlinks">{{post|42840|August 17}}</span> | |||
<!--Thread 7: 2012/01/24 to 2012/09/17--> | |||
<!--Thread 8: 2012/10/20 to 2013/07/11--> | |||
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| '''Thread 9:''' <!--2013/07/25 to present--> || <span class="plainlinks">{{post|76915|Lucidia 1}}, {{post|79002|Weldendon 1}}, {{post|80896|Steelsplinters 1}}, {{post|81646|August 18}}, {{post|82117|Dessil 1}}, {{post|86235|Kurtail 1}}, {{post|86236|August 19}}, {{post|86668|Kurtail 2}}</span> | |||
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=== Fanart === | ==Gallery== | ||
{{fanart|32818}} | {{NSFWsubpage}} | ||
{{fanart|36131}} | ===Official=== | ||
{{fanart| | {{fanart|25506|caption=Weapon concept art}} <!--2010/10/23--> | ||
{{questart|247612|board=quest|caption=The Fae after party}} <!--2010/10/24--> | |||
{{fanart|28496|caption=no its not a Creeper its<br>a "Blaster"}} <!--2010/12/17--> | |||
{{questart|267893|board=quest|caption=The [[Orb of Infinite Psyche|Orb]] gets an upgrade}} <!--2010/12/30--> | |||
{{questart|279103|board=quest|caption=Jolienne, riding a freakin<br>giant otter}} <!--2011/02/04--> | |||
{{fanart|31099|caption=Baby August}} <!--2011/02/10--> | |||
{{questart|311780|board=quest|caption=Takkya Panye}} <!--2011/06/10--> | |||
{{fanart|34238|caption=more [[Thigh Day]] Lucidia}} <!--2011/03/27--> | |||
{{fanart|40135|caption=Chest Day Larcen}} <!--2011/07/17--> | |||
===Fanart=== | |||
{{fanart|32818|caption=[[Gnoll's Bane|Bangles]] turning August<br>into Freya}} | |||
{{fanart|35912|caption=Several Rats|by=Farmer}} | |||
{{fanart|36131|by=Rand|caption=[[Tory's Tower|Tory]] August [[Fortune's Call|Rynh]]<br>what}} | |||
{{fanart|36193|caption=Lucidia sans underwear|by=Insomnia}} | |||
{{fanart|45093|caption=jolineassday|by=Lagotrope}} | {{fanart|45093|caption=jolineassday|by=Lagotrope}} | ||
{{fanart| | {{fanart|58053|by=Lagotrope|caption=August and [[Artifact Quest|Marisa]] go<br>spelunking}} | ||
{{fanart| | {{fanart|60298|caption=Lucidia|by=Insomnia}} | ||
{{Allotter}} | {{Allotter}} | ||
[[Category:Image Quests]] | [[Category:Image Quests]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Completed Quests]] | ||
[[Category:Completed Multi-Thread Quests]] |
Latest revision as of 18:20, 21 August 2019
Before the Storm by Allotter |
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Concerning August de Sauterelle, Prince of Merboiullant.
Caught at the borderlands of a generational cold war between the invading forces of The Fae Courts, and the Old Powers of Man; a young Verhimen gentleman seeks his future, fame, and fortune in a land littered with the ruins of a world well past it's prime. (Caution: may include trace quantities of adventure, romance, horror, fantasy, and kobold.)
This article contains spoilers! You were warned. |
Characters
August de’Sauterelle
Second prince of the House of Sauterelle. Bit of a dashing rogue (or at least likes to think he is) and total nerd for all things scholarly, including magic. The young noble loves adventure and learning, pursuits somewhat dampened by his family’s’ suggestions that he should settle down and marry. Said marriage has another aspect to it. August is one of a handful of Verhimen with the ability to practice arcane magic, if paired with a wife of similar ability, their children could potentially become the first true Verhimen Magi, and a powerful asset for House Sauterelle.
Lucidia de’Sauterelle
Augusts’ shy half-cousin and blushing potential bride. She spent much time with August during his youth, being both his friend and babysitter. Lucidia is very sensitive to occult energies, part of the family’s dubious plan to breed magic-capable Verhimen. She is capable of brief glimpses of the future, occasionally letting slip prophetic utterances, but this can also cause her to have dangerous seizures. (August suffered similar episodes during his childhood)
Larcen de Scarlett
Dashing highway man of legend; formerly Dessil Pasvet, son of a Northcoast brewer, and boarding school dorm mate of August. Strangely Augusts’ father also has memories of adventures with Larcen, meaning that the Larcen of present is likely either a successor or impostor (or immortal).
Takkaya (Steelplinters)
Lucidias’ personal handmaiden, bodyguard, nurse and friend. Calm, collected and completely dedicated to her mistress welfare and happiness… which has led to a bit of dislike of August.
Jolienne Spererence
Boisterous Second Princess of Sperernce, she spends much of her time gallivanting about the lowland swamps, despite her mothers insistence she become a priestess of the Saint Mari.
The Sauterelle Family
- Randhurst – Father, a former corsair he now dedicates his life to his family, but is pleased to see his sons have retained his adventurous sprit.
- Iana – Mother, concerned about Augusts’ interests in the Arcane, and lack of a wife.
- Terterus – First son, he and his wife Myansa are the next in line for the Sauterelle throne.
- Farvel – Third son, bit of a hothead with a dislike for the family’s Elven neighbors.
- Kurtail – Youngest son, energetic, destined for a career in the military as a knight.
- Laconia – Second daughter, quiet tomboy who cares more for gardening and smoking than her duties as a noble.
- Milli – Third daughter, cunning and mischievous prankster.
- Rekel – Deceased eldest son. Once the pride of the family, a horrific psychotic episode in which he tried to kill several members of the family, led to his death at the hands of his brother Terterus.
Other characters
- Inquisitor Feuéchelle – A harsh Kobold priest in the service of the Sauterelle family, responsible for policing the family’s household, against the occult.
- Baldregus (Manystones) – Augusts’ cheeky and dependable Boldservant. Total player all the girlbolds want him.
- Sirus – A human magus, Augusts’ friend and tutor in the ways of the arcane.
- Trechrejra (Wintertounge) – Sirus housekeeper, she is totally smitten with Balregus.
Setting
Before the Storm takes place in a post-apocalyptic fantasy Earth. Said apocalypse is the result of a great war possibly instigated by the Fae (?).
Much of the technology in the world is based on scavenging and retro-engineering equipment from the old world, with some Human and Verhimen factions specializing in this pursuit of “archanotech”.
Verhimen
Slender anthropomorphic rodents, with strong legs, prehensile tails, a keen sense of smell, and eyes ill suited to the glare of sunlight. The females of the species experience an annual estrous cycle, with young being typically born in litters of between two and five. They have strong immune systems and an even stronger resistance to magic. The Nations of Verhimen are ruled by Dragons, although day-to-day politics is handled by Thanes, an appointed council of Verhimen nobles, who control the various family run city states of the country. Verhimen are almost always seen wearing masks. Culturally being seen with out a mask is considered incredibly immodest. Other forms of face covering, such as hoods or head wraps, are also acceptable. The tradition stems from the necessity of wearing a gasmask during the apocalyptic wars of the past.
Kobolds
Numerous phenotypes of hardy Kobold creatures live throughout the world, from puppy like dogbolds, to the possibly draconic descended “Scalebolds.” Scalebolds are of particular use in Verhimen society, acting as go betweens for the Verhimen nobles and Kobold labourers. Though many kobolds live in the various Verhimen city states (in fact probably making up the vast majority of the population), there are still numerous primitive tribes throughout the world.
Dragons
Powerful creatures, in times past they would lend their fearsome physical and magical abilities to their Verhimen followers. Although the Dragons still technically rule over the Verhimen nations, and some Verhimen clans show genuine reverence to the Dragons, their role in Verhimen society is now largely advisory and ceremonial.
Fae (Elves/Fair Folk)
Immortal forest dwellers with a natural talent for magic. Ferrous metals and electromagnetism disrupt this magic, leading the elves to become reliant on more natural materials like bone and chitin, and the curious application of “living magic” where they manipulate their bodies into various tools and weapons. The Fae have a rather grim reputation due to their powerful magic; their strict control of resource laden forestland; and their need to “integrate” (convert into Fae) members of other species in order to sustain their population.
Yeeks
Collective term for various beastmen, mutants and outcasts that inhabit the wilderness and wastelands. Often hybrid breeds, either accidental or the creations of cruel experimentation, resulting in a variety of feeble cripples and powerful monsters. Some societies will allow Yeeks to live among them, providing they can prove they are of sound mind and body.
Humans
Weak to magic, many humans live inside closed fortress to protect themselves from the Fae and other occult threats.
Goblins
Ageless with a talent for magic
Ghouls
Race of sentient (human?) undead with powerful kingdoms in the South of the World. Masters of necromancy and dream magic.
Other Races
Gnolls, Lizardmen and Sharkmen(!) have all been mentioned in world but is unclear whether they are considered Yeeks or a separate species entirely.
Plot summary
Chapter 1 – Rats
After a brief “fishing” trip in enemy territory, to recover a certain Blue Crystal Orb, August heads home to the Sauterelle Fortress, for a formal dinner with his family unknowing they are planning to introduce him to his future bride, his childhood acquaintance Lucidia. Things take a darker turn when it appears the Elven guests of the party are more that just mere emissaries…
Chapter 2 – Untoward
Soon after the unsettling incident with the Fae, it seems Sirus too has gone missing. After searching for clues in the mages’ apartment, August takes Lucidia shopping, as a chance catch up with her, and maybe purchase supplies for another expedition into rival territory to recover that mask he lost during the “fishing” trip…
Chapter 3 – Iron Within, Iron Without
August awakes to find he has been rescued/captured by the princess of the rival Spererence family, Jolienne. After some smooth talking and a totally platonic night in bed, he gains a chance to explore the strange archanotech Spererence fortress, stumbling upon his missing mask, and the angry noble who took it from him...
Chapter 4 – Without Hesitation
While making escaping August bumps into the folk hero cat burglar (and old school friend) Larcen de Scarlett, who’s having his own problems with the Spererence nobility…
Chapter 5 – Shadow Play
Several days after returning from his adventure in the Spererence lowlands, August is nowhere to be found. Lucidia and Takkaya set out to find him, discovering he has succumbed to some strange magic, in Sirus’ workshop. After recovering, August catches up with his family, congratulating his brother on his first litter, and receiving a mission from his father. On the way home he is accosted by a strange elderly gentleman wanting to know Larcens’ whereabouts…
Chapter 6 – Accelerated Signal
Still recovering from the after effects of the mishap in Sirus lab, August is alarmed to discover the body of strange man from the night before disappeared. He, Larcen and Takkaya follow a mysterious blood trail into the Kobold warrens and ancient ruins beneath the city in search of the corpse…
Chapter 7 – Ordered Decay
August, Larcen, Kurtail and his Knight Master Sir Weldendon, head to the Human controlled area “The Peaks of Dispute” in search of a Verhimen criminal who stole essential components of the Sauterelle Fortress Comm. Array…
Trivia
- This quest is one of many that makes use of the Orb of Infinite Psyche
- The Verhimen race seems to be heavily based on the Burmecians of FFIX
ITQ
Appearances by the cast Inside the Quest, sorted by the threads they ran concurrent to.
Thread 1: | August 1 |
Thread 2: | August 2, August 3, August 4, August 5, August 6, August 7, August 8, August 9, August 10, Sirius 1, Sirius 2, Unlabeled Recording |
Thread 3: | August 11, August 12, August 13, August 14, Jolienne 1, August 15, Sirius 3, August 16, Done, Postscript, Hummingwires 1 |
Thread 4: | Hummingwires 2 |
Thread 6: | August 17 |
Thread 9: | Lucidia 1, Weldendon 1, Steelsplinters 1, August 18, Dessil 1, Kurtail 1, August 19, Kurtail 2 |
Gallery
This quest has (fan) artwork that is not safe for work. See the NSFW gallery. |
Official
Weapon concept art |
The Fae after party |
no its not a Creeper its a "Blaster" |
The Orb gets an upgrade |
Jolienne, riding a freakin giant otter |
Baby August |
Takkya Panye |
more Thigh Day Lucidia |
Chest Day Larcen |
Fanart
Bangles turning August into Freya |
Several Rats By Farmer |
Tory August Rynh what By Rand |
Lucidia sans underwear By Insomnia |
jolineassday By Lagotrope |
August and Marisa go spelunking By Lagotrope |
Lucidia By Insomnia |
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