Back to the middle we go Story Update – Day 14, Late Morning Location: Verdant Hollow – Central Heartroot Chamber Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 14 / 19 | Earth: 7 | Spirit: 10 The shimmering vision of the past fades. The Memory of the Seed Trial—its ancient lesson and buried truth—settles into your spirit like fertile soil accepting rain. You stand once more in the central Heartroot Chamber of the Verdant Hollow. The totem of the Seed behind you glows with steady, living light, its green essence now fully awakened. You feel it thrumming in harmony with your Codex. Nyra drifts down from a carved root arch, her wings stirring the air like soft leaves in a breeze. “One memory restored,” she says, her voice quiet. “But the Hollow holds more.” Across the chamber, two unlit totems remain: The Memory of the Stone, its pillar rough-hewn and deeply scarred by time. A stillness radiates from it—stubborn, unmoving, enduring. The Memory of the Root, coiled and tangled with ancient vines. Its surface pulses faintly, as though something slumbers within it, waiting to be stirred. The Codex stirs at your side, its arcane circuits weaving new pathways in anticipation. Memory of the Seed – Complete. +1 Earth Affinity (Earth Level now 7) You gain Verdant Resonance – Seedbound (Passive): Regenerate 1 EP at the start of every combat round while standing on natural terrain Gain new spell: Verdant Grasp (1 EP): Vines erupt in a small radius, entangling foes (Earth + Spirit scaling) What would you like to do next? Approach the Memory of the Stone – begin the second trial Approach the Memory of the Root – begin the final trial Review your new spell: Verdant Grasp Ask Nyra her thoughts on the remaining memories Exit the Hollow temporarily to rest or resupply outside

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Yup there was another couple of challenges to do. Maybe then we can go for a deep dive

I like it to stay kinda even. I don't like a full sweep either way. I love a nail biting exciting finish.

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This is as close to doing a TikTok as I'll ever get.

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Quick chat time Story Update – Day 14, Morning (Cont.) Location: Verdant Hollow – Earth Temple, Trial of the Seed Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 14 / 19 | Earth: 7 | Spirit: 10 You turn to Nyra, who perches lightly on a twisted root overlooking the sun-dappled chamber. Her leafy wings tremble slightly with thought. You ask her what she meant—the one beneath. Did she feel it too? She nods, not quite meeting your eyes. “There’s always one who stays behind,” she murmurs. “Sometimes to guard. Sometimes because they’re too afraid to leave.” She flutters down beside you, her wings rustling like wind through dry leaves. “Whatever the Hollow buried… it wasn’t just stone. That sorrow was real. Living. Still awake.” She narrows her bright, ember-ringed eyes. “And it doesn’t want to be forgotten.” You feel the Codex warm at her words—resonating faintly with the memory echo. New Insight: The “one beneath” may be a sentient force or guardian still tied to the Verdant Hollow’s core. It may be worth exploring further if accessible. Nyra touches your arm lightly with one vine-wrapped talon. “We’ve stirred old roots. If we press deeper, be ready for more than just echoes.” What would you like to do next? Return to the central chamber of the Verdant Hollow Review Codex entry: Memory Echo – Verdant Sorrow Ask Nyra if she believes this is connected to the Cult or the Heart of the Elements Take a short rest (recover 1 EP and reduce fatigue) Seek a deeper passage—try to follow the thread of sorrow beneath the Hollow

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Official Vote Count Peace (4) - GKEP, Dice, Eddie, DPR SD (1) - Darthe GKEP (3) - Heavy, Turin, Peace With 11 alive it's 6 to Hammer. Not voting (3): Tig, SD, Teph End of Day 1

But I don't want to go travelling around DM. I just want to read the thing on the page that I'm reading. Or I lose whatever I'm thinking or typing. I have been doing a bit of travelling when I was in a morky mood yesterday and I re-read Darthe's mental game where he swapped everyone out half way through the game lol. And I was left dead the whole game and never even got my wishes

Looks like garbage on mobile lol

I think it's still valid lol. Why are you doing this lmao

It's just looks WRONG though. Ugh Stop being weird with your quotes

Also @SinisterDeath why are all your quotes so weird looking. All of them have Key's intro post with them. It's super odd.

So this was a thing, back in the day, and it was funny as. No grumpy grumps at all. Town still managed to find all the Mafia only to get pipped by the SK. But if anyone is stuck for an idea to Mod, it's a fun idea Here are ALL the Clichés we could think of https://dragonmount.com/forums/topic/82755-cliche-and-stereotype-mafia-a-possible-basic-game-all-ideas-and-thoughts-welcome/ And this was the Game With the most laziest slank scenes ever. I killed Dice with a Kangaroo lol

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Official Vote Count Peace (3) - GKEP, Dice, Eddie SD (1) - Darthe GKEP (4) - DPR, Heavy, Turin, Peace With 11 alive it's 6 to Hammer. Not voting (3): Tig, SD, Teph End of Day 1

We help the little seed grow Story Update – Day 14, Morning (Cont.) Location: Verdant Hollow – Earth Temple, Trial of the Seed Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 14 / 19 | Earth: 7 | Spirit: 10 You kneel in the heart of the chamber, placing a hand over your Codex where the Guardian's memory still lingers. The seed of burden—no longer just symbol, but part of you—responds. You breathe deeply and release a single strand of elemental energy. The world hushes. Your awareness sinks into the stone floor, deeper into the roots and memories that bind the Verdant Hollow. You do not see visions, but feel them: A promise etched in quiet soil: to protect even when forgotten. The weight of sacrifice, heavy but unyielding. A brief glimmer of kinship—not just to the Hollow, but to others who have borne elemental burdens before you. And a final whisper: “There is still one who waits beneath. Buried not by earth, but by guilt.” The pulse fades, leaving a still warmth within your chest. You feel more connected to the Hollow now—not as a visitor, but as someone who belongs. Seed of Burden attunement strengthened. You now gain +1 bonus to Insight checks while in natural or elemental environments. New Codex Fragment: Memory Echo – Verdant Sorrow unlocked. EP reduced by 1 (14 / 19) Nyra watches quietly, wings folded. “You heard it, didn’t you? The one beneath. There’s always one beneath.” What would you like to do next? Return to the central chamber of the Verdant Hollow Speak with Nyra about the memory echo and the one “beneath” Review Codex entry: Memory Echo – Verdant Sorrow Take a short rest (recover 1 EP and reduce fatigue) Prepare to leave the Hollow entirely (travel options will appear)

7 hours and 16 minutes till end of Day 1

Official Vote Count Peace (2) - GKEP, Dice SD (2) - Eddie, Darthe GKEP (4) - DPR, Heavy, Turin, Peace With 11 alive it's 6 to Hammer. Not voting (3): Tig, SD, Teph End of Day 1

I was a Tree Stump once. @Darthe still owes me 3 wishes