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Retellings of a Parasitic Bird

If you were to wander
To a place far-off yonder
You may find some things—
If you want to see, you must go
To the place where they sing
About fables of gold,
And stories of heroes,
And a welcome return of their gallantry.

Mother, forgive me.
What I've seen here has given me dread—
These men have no honor,
My return home not fonder,
And I would most certainly be better off dead.

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rhel

"The world is a terrible place for a fledgling. Even most prey have claws, no? Tell me what you'll part with, and I'll show you what you can gain." —Old Hag RhelA pair of common looking daggers, wearing years of scuff and scratches. Typically seen equipped on adventurers and warriors across the realm as a utility tool, or in some circumstances, a last resort.The witch who parted ways with them long ago spoke to the boy, saying: "Keep them close, for danger makes them sing. Whether you are listening or not is up to you."Do not listen closely; do not listen often. The song maddens the mind in an effort to keep the body safe. It is not the melody that breaks someone caught in their spell, but the silence that comes after.Many skeletons belong to these knives, but unlike them, Crow has been careful that they are at least buried in a place where they cannot create more.

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Magicite

Deep within the repeating patterns of the crystal lies something, unsightly and inordinate.While its prison may be small, this makes it proportional to a wearable piece of jewelry. It is kept like a necklace around his neck, although rarely is it hanging freely to be seen.When one does spy this unusual rock protruding from the confines of his shirt, one may see, or hear, or perhaps even feel the presence inside, primeval and screaming. Pitch— ungainly to the ears, the visage just as unsightly to the eyes... Some twisted amalgamation of bird and beast, beak mixed with teeth and eyes a hue so cardinal that one could be sure of only one thing——It could eat you.Then, as if caught in the tides of one's own imaginings, you remember your surroundings. At once, with you— make yourself to be as fleeting as that silly distraction was... or would you rather ask about it?

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Nesting doll

A musing scrawled on parchment, folded and tucked in the beak of the mask. A somber message, from the previous owner perhaps."To categorize the characteristic and key events of life as Spoken live it is to take the broad tapestry that is life itself and fold it neatly so that it fits in your pocket. I do not seek to fold this tapestry, nor expand my pocket, but instead empower my imagination to view this complicated matter under more simplistic terms.""Life is an onion."
"With layers."
_{"And layers."}
"ᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵃʸᵉʳˢ""Then, one day, you run out of onion."                                             ⁻ᵃˢˡᵃᵃᵏ

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alias ↣ Crow
pronouns ↣ He/Him
nameday ↣ 20th Sun/2nd Umbral Moon
occupation ↣ Collector(?), Broker
residence ↣ The Black Shroud
alignment ↣ Chaotic Neutral

STATUS.

A man who is a shell of himself without knowing who he himself really is anymore. He wears a thousand faces and often chooses to sport a bird mask over his own.He speaks in a socially alien tone, wording and speaking common words as if they carry two meanings, even when he may just be meaning one thing.Always cryptic and never making it especially easy to tell what his intentions are, or where his heart even lies, Crow affords a keen effort to stay as passive as possible in the lives of people he finds interesting; they are called his PICK.Until an active role is sudden assumed, he will frequently stalk and follow them between their destinations and very much wants you to notice him doing it if it's happening to you.If his behavior is noticed, he will finally spring into an active role, bestowing the PICK a most valuable gift that they have no choice but to keep close to their hearts.

^{Spring, 1556—} An introduction to a series of observations conducted over time on subject known as "HUSK." Data relating to physical change, mental stability, and changes in personality are all to be observed and read over. Subject— "HUSK" Adolescent male; Viera. Severe aether deficiency regarding autogenic production to the aether-pool. Unsustainable unless given blood (non-specific.) Experiment— subject will be confined to the premises but able to come and go from the facilities as he pleases, fed three times a day, and will have access to enrichment. The subject, under no circumstance, will be given blood.

^{Spring, 1556; cont.—} Subject under observation for three weeks has been developing a steadfast routine. Subject will awaken in the early bells of morning and preform mentally stimulating tasks until the middle of the day. The subject has been observed to have a unique interest and gift for music. Eye contact is frequently avoided and communication is sparse. Personality has been noted as: reserved, reclusive, avoidant. Subject was shown ink-splotch portraits and asked to identify what he saw. Over half of the subjects responses related to birds or places where birds could be found. When asked why over half the responses had some relation to birds, the subject seemed surprised and flustered. The interview ended shortly afterwards as the subject began displaying avoidant behavior.

^{Summer, 1556—} *Subject under observation for three months: changes began minimal but now seem to be undergoing a "snowball effect" as withdrawal continues. The routine the subject developed has been abandoned. He has been observed in a depressive-like state. Coercion required in order to make the subject consume standard food with varying results. He ignores enrichment and only acknowledges basic living facilities. Seen often staring into space with spontaneous tense behaviors. An interview was conducted, however the subject did not respond in any fashion.

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OOC.