Saba works on a warm pair of gloves by the fire, keeping her father company as the season turns and cools.
02
It's Been Awhile (ft. Beaumont Pittman & Moira Honks)
It had been a long while since the Crossroads native had made her way back to the colorful settlement of Big Top. A run in with a friendly face leads to a sharp cut and an even sharper pang of hunger as two acquaintances strike a bizarre deal.
03
Misplaced (ft. Claudius Fletcher)
After tracking the closest thing to a family heirloom he has [ a diaphanized rat gifted to him by his father ] Claud finds himself free falling, having gotten caught up in finding his possession to notice the branch giving way.
04
Cooling Off (ft. Copper Skyes & Mica Sawyer)
Desperate for reprieve from the scorching heat, both Copper and Mica find themselves seeking out the cool waters of Quarry Lake.
05
Patch Job (ft. Justin Moore)
Following Justin’s encounter with a lone wolf, he manages to get back to a nearby outpost to do some rudimentary treatment before he can return to Crossroads Station for real wound treatment.
06
Misplaced (ft. Saba Griffiths)
Saba searches along the lakeside for something that belonged to her mothers. When she still can't find it, she turns back to the lake and delves deeper, feeling more at peace beneath the surface.
07
Beat The Heat (ft. Naia Bay)
This summer is way too hot for what it's supposed to be. Fortunately, it just gives Naia a good excuse to spend hours on end in the lake.
08
Odd Trinket (ft. Copper Skyes)
Copper didn't really know what to think about the strange newcomer that had made his way into Crossroads one day. Though he had many wares to trade, Copper would end up leaving with only a single thing: a token of his gratitude in the shape of a strange, little trinket.
09
Tempo of the Tunnels (ft. Justin Moore)
What is life without a little music? There was a time when Justin struggled to enjoy even such a simple and pure thing as music, but in recent months he has again found his voice.
10
Music In The Air (ft. Saba Griffiths)
Saba only knows two songs on the penny whistle, but she plays both around the campfire at the edge of the Harbour. She gets to keep it in the end.
11
Razor Sharp Memory (ft. Justin Moore)
One of the objects last owned by a lost loved one is a precious thing. Losing that object, devastating.
12
Bruised & Broken (ft. Saba Griffiths)
Saba reels from being attacked by an angry moose and tries to find her way back home. Safely in the river again, she is inspired to create something that might just save her in future.
13
Misplaced (ft. Naia Bay)
It's Naia's birthday. As she wakes up, her heart aches to find a memento her father gave her when she was much, much younger. Unfortunately she's unable to find it where she swears she last put it... which leads to a lot of feelings surfacing back up.
14
Over Here, Stranger! (ft. Justin Moore)
A stranger at the Crossroads can cause a stir - particularly one that’s bringing trade. Justin visits to see what all Shepherd has to offer, and leaves with a bit more than he bargained for.
15
Misplaced (ft. Mica Sawyer)
Mica's heirloom is the dogtag necklace they wear, said to belong to an old pre-Emergence ancestor bearing the Sawyer family name. It's been taken good care of through the generations, which unfortunately makes it a target for many ravens looking to beautify their nests. Mica doesn't believe it actually belonged to an ancestor of theirs, but they do think its status as an ancient relic is interesting enough to be considered 'lucky'.
16
Early Bird Got The Worm (ft. Dove Dubois)
Dove wasn’t expecting Bird’s Nest to have visitors today.
It Probably Doesn't Work, Right? (ft. Saba Griffiths & Justin Moore)
While rummaging around the Refinery, Saba finds something which is labeled as a "Nokia" - Justin is happy to investigate further.
02
Forging (ft. Claudius Fletcher)
Claud is annoyed that he can't find a single berry.
03
We're Not Alone (ft. Saba Griffiths & Justin Moore)
While stalking prey, Saba and Justin become aware that they may not be the only ones on a hunt.
04
Just Two Lil' Shivers Fishing (ft. Saba Griffiths & Naia Bay)
Saba and Naia have known each other for a very long time, about fourteen years or more. They weren't amazing fisherfolk when they first met, but they've had plenty of close encounters with denizens of the deep.
05
Hi There, Minnow
In the shallows of Silver lake, Saba finds a small friend among some weeds and old world artifacts.
06
Wherever The River Takes Us
After a bit of discussion and hiking, they believe they've found the perfect fishing spot for a lovely afternoon
07
Gone Fishin' (ft. Justin Moore & Saba Griffiths)
Two new friends meet up at a shelter after a hike to find out what they can fish from the Hollow’s waterways.
08
Sunlit Downpour (ft. Claudius Fletcher)
A surprise shower has Claud taking time out of his exploring to get a drink.
09
Duck Hunt (ft. Claudius Fletcher)
Claud remembers his mom likes eating water fowl.
10
In a Bit of a Quarry (ft. Justin Moore & Saba Griffiths)
A human and a shiver encounter each other at the river’s edge and join company for a while.
11
The Hunt for Treasure and a New Friend (ft. Naia Bay & Rufus Storisson)
Rufus discovers a key by the docks in Loon Harbor. A feisty little Naia snatched it from him and they decided to go on an adventure together to find what kind of lock this key opens. Those two troublesome and chaotic little shivers build their friendship on an adventure which was soon stopped by the recall of their respective mothers.
12
Back to Nature (ft. Tilly Clearvaux)
Tilion is finally feeling better and ready to get out of Loon Harbor for the day. Walking along the edge of the woods is just what she needs to relax and find peace again.
13
Fishing for Signs (ft. Cassidy Coal & Copper Skyes)
Cassidy ventures to the bank of the raging red river alone on the anniversary of her mother's death under the guise of a "fishing trip", only to be shortly joined by her best friend--Copper. The two girls share a heart to heart over a couple bottles of booze, where a tragic confession of guilt blurts from Cassidy's mouth.
14
Unwelcome Distractions (ft. Tilly Clearvaux)
On an unwanted afternoon of rest, Tilion is roped into doing one of her least favorite activities by one of her favorite people. Reflection gives way to recognition.
15
Down By The Water (ft. Cassidy Coal & Copper Skyes)
The dock creaked with every uneasy step as Cassidy gently forced her legs over the edge, her bare feet pushing small ripples of waves outward. The day wasn't about fishing--not really anyway--though neither Copper or herself would ever come to acknowledge such a truth.
Instead, the women sat in relative silence, using every miserable cast as an excuse of duty to help the curly haired mongrel get over her fear of the depths below.
Maybe one day, they would return to the shore without a churning feeling in Cassidy's gut.
16
Under The Marked Tree (ft. Gideon Grimaldi)
Gideon takes a break in the shade. While he does not know who has scoured the tally marks on the tree he feels an odd familiarity with it. Often stopping on his way back to Big Top after searching for supplies. Sometimes it's nice to have a moment of peace.
17
Blissful Slumber (ft. Starling Plume)
Between Pillar and Spark lies a meadow that blooms wildflowers in the thousands--a place of such beauty and wonder that it almost makes people forget the true dangers of the Hollow. People like Starling, who can't resist a quick nap under the bliss sun while out foraging.
18
Blood On My Hands (ft. Starling Plume)
Hunting is a cruel sport when practiced without reason, without the need to eat, to survive. When Starling hunts, it is not for them, but a sacrifice they make to aid in the survival of the rest of Bird's Nest. They began to honor the dead after their father's passing, sitting with them until their very last breath--thanking them for the life they would save with their own loss.
19
Jackalope Season (ft. Cassidy Coal & Copper Skyes)
Cassidy and Copper had been on the Jackalope's trail for what felt like forever, scouring bushes and tall grass as it fled from the meadow and into the edge of the wilds--soon the forest would be dark and dangers would emerge from deeper within. The red wolf's piercing yellow gaze locked eyes with her companion, a look struck with warning and worry all the same. It was time to go... With or without another quarry.
After an afternoon spent in and by the river to cool off, Saba and Cassidy encounter an unexpected visitor... who makes it quite clear they're not welcome.
After an afternoon spent in and by the river to cool off, Saba and Cassidy encounter an unexpected visitor... who makes it quite clear they're not welcome.
02
Bark and Bite (ft. Justin Moore)
A chance encounter with a lone wolf while Justin is travelling between outposts goes… poorly, to say the least.
03
Worth It (ft. Moira Honks & Hi-Jinks Cmyk)
Hi-Jinks and Moira were met with the harsh reality that wolverines they find in the wild are not keen on being fashion models (as proven by the scratches and bites they received in the process). While the feral fiend escaped (to it's own rescue), both Big Top residents deemed the capture and release "worth it". Somewhere out in the wilds is a wolverine with a bow now, how cute?
04
Faint of Heart (ft. Cici Marashino & Gideon Grimaldi)
A sudden wolverine encounter leaves Cici feeling faint - Thankfully, Gideon is there to cushion her fall and (once again) be her knight in shining armor.
05
Hiding Places (ft. Tilly Clearvaux)
Tilion's herb-collecting activities go awry when a mountain lion intervenes. Unfortunately for Tilion, she is alone and armed with only a slingshot. Will she run or stand her ground? Desperation breeds creativity.
06
Not The Bees!!! (ft. Marion Pomeroy)
Marion, attempting to collect honey from a beehive, is instead swarmed by the bees... A honey-covered knife is not a very good weapon against a giant swarm of bees, but hey. Somehow he lost them while running back towards the Crossroads? Somehow?
07
Bee-Ware (ft. Cici Maraschino & Gideon Grimaldi)
While taking a trek outside the settlement walls, Gideon and Cici encounter a hoard of angry bees! 🐝
08
Goose Chase (ft. Cassidy Coal & Copper Skyes)
A flock of geese sounded like the perfect opportunity for an easy hunt, but what Cassidy and Copper did not plan for was the chase that ensued upon disturbing the flock's nesting grounds. To say they got an earful would be putting it lightly.
Every time Beaumont visits the spectacle that is Big Top, she finds herself in more and more precarious situations with these two. Though a makeover was not what she expected when they beckoned her, and she would likely not admit it, Beaumont was beginning to enjoy the colorful settlement...and the residents--exactly the intention that Cici and Moira had in mind.
03
The Art of Convincing (ft. Copper Skyes & Mica Sawyer)
Copper approached Mica to recruit them into the Forgers, and Mica quickly recruited Copper to peel potatoes together. Mica said they preferred the freedom to help wherever they were needed instead of committing to one role, and Copper respected their decision. They parted on friendly terms, with Mica inviting Copper to go exploring sometime instead.
04
Another Night Shift (ft. Cassidy Coal & Mica Sawyer)
Getting caught up in work is easy to do in a place like Crossroads Station--there's always something to do, whether it be something small or something grand. Regardless of how they ended up working yet another night shift, Mica finds themselves reminding Cassidy to take a moment to enjoy the little things, like a sunset hanging above the horizon.
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