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Re: Gurashi Draws: An Autobiography

so busy - too busy. missed a day

Drawtober 10: my grave domain cleric, Semper

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Drawtober 11: my tiefling juggler, piper

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drawtober 12: A mermaid we rescued from a carnival.

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drawtober 13: didn't happen

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[edit] somehow forgot this one
drawtober 14: a birb! NB birb

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Gurashi

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Re: QUOTES 8: THE QUOTING

Eritheyl said:

Talking about my being related to 95% of the playerbase, and this pup, he's just a gem:

"Look, I don't know how it works, I'm just going by what the chart says," @Nepenthe declares,
unfurling a scroll that charts the interrelatedness of all citizens of the Basin. The end of the
scroll falls to the ground and continues unrolling to the west and out of sight.

Nepenthe snickers and releases the scroll, allowing it to dissipate in a shower of colorful sparks.

Eritheyl is your cousin once removed on father Falaeron's side.

Well, what do you know.

Alexandria

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Re: Game Balance

Hi, guys! Take my opinion with a grain of salt, because I don't have enough Lusternia experience to do much more than give my own limited experience here.

1) You have waaaay too many factions/orgs here for the population. Obviously, this spreads the players too thin. Org population is going to be low and badly lopsided.

2) Org changes in these games have always required entirely too much time and effort when you take into consideration that new experiences keep these games fresh. Players often thumb their noses at "org hoppers", when it should be encouraged. Changing up a character is much better than losing player due to frustration and boredom.

Thanks, and it's good to be somewhat back!

Rohice

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Re: Lack of Raves VI: Rave Today, Tweet Tomorrow

Hey all!

Very new here, I've dabbled and looked into various IRE (and other) MUDs, but feel like I'm ready to make Lusternia a home. Just wanted to give some raves for Gaudiguch, for helping me to feel welcome and embraced from the start! Very excited to see where life goes on from here.

Hraxasa

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Re: Looking for d'Vanecu children!

Hello! I just got back into the game! I'm not sure if I'd like to be a child or marry, because I am a very casual player so I don't want to tie anyone up in any relations. But, I would love to link up and RP with your family! Also, Sapphira sounds like my type of character! My character is a is a bard, but may change because she (and her player) have lost their muse. I'm completely lost in the game now so I'm kinda reshaping her as I relearn the city and religious lore. I have to explore more about Drocilla, but want my character to have a weird or dark sense of beauty. For some reason I always think of Deidara from Naturo, who found beauty in explosions. Or, maybe just someone from the Addams Family. I dunno, lol.

Nievea

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A Whole New Wyrd Part III: How to get "Adopted"

Third time's the charm, right? Here's something a little nicer for a change!

The Talk - https://pastebin.com/Fci68GKf

You have emoted: Cheliyi glances askance, rubbing at her discolored forearms. "You make me feel very safe. And happy. And you care and love without rules. I do not want to love someone who will take away their love when they are not happy with me."

It is hard to know at which point in your sentence that Gurashi's tears began to fall, but by the time the mugwump looks back up, their cheeks are wet and their eyes are wide.

You blink.

Quietly, Gurashi, the Heart's Friend says, "...just want to feel happy and safe - right."

You have emoted: Cheliyi pales.

The grass rustles slightly as a warm night breeze caresses your skin.

Voice wavering ever so slightly, you say, "O-oh, I should have not said anything. I am sorry."

Bugging A Dad - https://pastebin.com/1bb4tQ87

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Miss Cheliyi! Miss Cheliyi!"

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Did you get the donut! The flower! It is powdery flowery floury flower!"

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Oh! Wait * a splash of bright color * how are YOU mine-child?"

You blink.

You tell Gurashi, the Heart's Friend, "**bright yellow and green* I did! It looks very... what does mine-child mean? Does that mean I mine?"

Glaisne's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Uhm. You mine? Adrien says it to Esei and it is cute. So I am stealing it. I think it means we are related."

Two Dads? - https://pastebin.com/AcWaJ9VN

Tridemon sneaks up behind Gurashi and gives them a warm hug.

With a gentle creak, you say, "And I am trying to make a sorbet! But those are... weird."

You blink.

Letting out a chirp of surprise, Gurashi, the Heart's Friend exclaims, "Oh--!"

You beam broadly at Tridemon.

The Deer and the Gift - https://pastebin.com/419SXYPG

With a gentle creak, you say, "Thank you, really. But I will be okay, I think."

Glaisne nods as he lowers his hands. "If you change your mind let me know," he replies with a smile.

You nod slowly, your chimes clinking in a soft melody.

Glaisne's tail wags merrily, the furrikin appearing quite pleased with himself.

You have emoted: Cheliyi watches Glaisne for a long moment, before abruptly blinking and looking away.

You think to yourself: He is very.... *a burst of pink* what? Um.

Cousin Caohite - https://pastebin.com/crSM3NM4

Caohite tells you, "You are becoming more and more like that silly little love each day."

You tell Wyrden Idolater Caohite Inseira, Umbrated Ivory, "O-oh! Well... um. Yes. It is a little hard not to, I think. **slight hues of pink, quiet embarrassment**."

You tell Wyrden Idolater Caohite Inseira, Umbrated Ivory, "Um... Cousin Caohite! Could you meet me at my manse? I have something to tell you! I promise it is not bad."

A Date and More Dads - https://pastebin.com/wkZyB3sN

You have emoted: Cheliyi goes to give Glaisne a friendly squeeze before she blinks, flushes ever so slightly, and pats him instead. "You are goodly, do not worry!"

Glaisne glances at your hand, his own hands starting to wring together with his thoughts. With a nervous lilt to his voice he then pipes up, "I was wondering, if maybe, you'd like to go on a picnic with me sometime? Maybe down by the river? I saw some pretty willows you might like."

You think to yourself: **a flush of pink** oh. This is... Mister Adrien did not explain this part. Is this what bees in my chest is?

Red. - https://pastebin.com/UwMjN6Q8 (( oops I lied. ))

Slowly, almost imperceptibly, Viravain moves closer to Esei, until their eyes are evenly matched, their bodies almost touching. "Then start at the beginning. Every good story begins with mere words, little one, and like My roots, they grow from there."

Gurashi turns quickly to look back towards Viravain, no longer looking so concerned as they hold their wonderbrazier near to their chest. As they watch the Divine drift about Esei, however, they furrow their brow, frowning.

Beaming, you say to Esei, "You have done many things, Mixter Esei! Like remember that time you taught me how to design for Her forest? Or when you taught me about Lord Nocht!"

To Be Loved - https://pastebin.com/CBNEJQ73

Tridemon reaches over and ruffles your hair with a fond expression.

Gurashi looks out suddenly over the railing, eyes widening as the thunder and lightning outside shake the surrounds.

The clouds overhead rumble ominously and bolts of lightning strike the ground, followed closely by peals of furious thunder.

You have emoted: Cheliyi shifts in her sleep. Murkrow, sure that his charge is finally calm, hops over to Tridemon and peers at him unscrupulously with one beady eye.

Green Tea and Raspberries - https://pastebin.com/4ZHC1bpE

Drone Glaisne, One of Many smiles and says to you, "Whenever you'd like I have everything planned. I just have to go pick up the basket with our meal."

You blink.

You blush furiously.

Glaisne turns his attention towards you as his ears perk up in interest.

Esei smirks.

Esei caresses the Fingerblade of dha'Wyrden-cree gently.

With a gentle creak, you ask, "Um... yes, I... um. Do you want me to go make anything?"

You cough softly.

The Inky Kitty https://pastebin.com/sqMmXtW5

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "It is okay. Your wings are very lovely, yes."

Orventa smiles softly.

Voyageuse Orventa Trueflight, Aleuromantic Aeronaut laughingly says, "Thank you."

Esei hums thoughtfully.

Esei slips into a dapper, cream-banded black felt hat.

Esei lazily draws their wings to and fro through the air, fanning them slowly.

Folding their wings so they can reach them easily, Esei preens their wings happily, straightening out the disheveled feathers.

You have emoted: Cheliyi pokes at her frills, stretching them out to mimic wings with a giggle. "Sadly, I just have these ones. Very small, not good for flapping."