[Kitsyn]

username: Kitsyn
maru name: Tulare
maru number: 1/101
fondest fall memory: Nothing has been more fun than going to the pumpkin patch every autumn. Not only was it exciting to find that perfect pumpkin, but the air was filled with the smell of autumn leaves and apple cider.
Tulare went to a quaint, family-owned pumpkin patch. After grabbing a wheelbarrow, she trekked into the expansive field, searching for the ideal pumpkin. Every pumpkin had its own character - some round and smooth, others bumpy and misshaped. She found one that looked like it had a crooked smile and another almost a flawless sphere. Halfway through, Tulare took a break as she had not yet found her perfect pumpkin. She sat on hay bales, sipping warm apple cider, and snacking on homemade gooey caramel apples. As the sun dipped lower, she knew her time was running out. She started to worry that all the good ones might be gone, but then she saw it near the back of the field. There was a pumpkin covered in vines and twigs, hiding from all those walking by. Tulare raced over to the pumpkin, and as she got closer it got bigger. She could not believe the beauty she found; almost as big as her! She brushed away the creeping plants to see its perfection and knew this was the one as her eyes twinkled with happiness. Now that she found her pumpkin, she could not wait to figure out what to carve into it and eat the delicious delicacy waiting inside.

username: Kitsyn
maru name: Charisma
maru number: 2/102
least favorite candy: Charisma was so excited to go through the bag of candy after trick-or-treating that night. It all looked amazing with lots of favorites and some new ones never seen before. As she sorted out ones she loved, candies she knew were not her taste, and some she had no idea about, there was one in the pile of new candies she thought to try first. As Charisma un-wrapped it, she noticed it looked like licorice and got excited. The odd part was that it was black, but thought maybe it was just a color change for halloween. As she tossed it in her mouth hoping to just be eating regular licorice, she froze. Her eyes got wide and her face scrunched up. She spit it out and shook her head with her tongue hanging out, coughing to get the taste out and grabbing her tongue with her little paws as to brush the flavor off. Charisma looked at the chewed up piece of candy, squinted her eyes at it and kicked it away. Never again would she eat another black licorice.

username: Kitsyn
maru name: Turmeric
maru number: 4/104
best way to spend a nice fall day: As the air becomes crip, leaves fall in a tapestry of colors, and there’s this subtle chill that hints at the approaching winter; Turmeric knows it is time to have his favorite meal again. There’s something uniquely comforting about eating a bowl of ramen on an autumn day. With a steaming bowl of noodles, the warmth radiates from the fragrant broth, enveloping him in a cozy embrace. The rich aroma of the simmering stock mingles with the earthy scent of bamboo shoots, the sweetness of egg, and the gentle tang of green onions. Turmeric’s favorite part of the ramen is the soft-boiled egg with a perfectly golden, jammy center, and tender slices of chashu pork belly, nestled atop the noodles. He also loves the broth and the deep amber color, shimmering with chili oils. As he takes his first bite lifting the noodles—slick and springy—from the bowl, steam rises, carrying with it the scents that excite his senses further. The broth, rich and savory, fills him with a comforting warmth with each slurp. It's like a symphony of flavors that perfectly capture the season’s essence. The combination of the warm, hearty broth and the crisp, cool air creates a balance, a harmony that’s both invigorating and deeply satisfying.

[Griff]

username: Griff
maru name: Autumn
maru number: 1/101
fondest fall memory: For Autumn, their fondest memory is the first time they went on a hayride! They went with a bunch of friends to a haunted hayride, everyone enjoying a warm apple cider as they rode through the chill path. The scares were great, and she found herself hugging her friends tight and at one point nearly falling off! But her friends caught her, and even managed to save her drink! Afterwards, they all had candied apples and shared scary stories. It was the best.

username: Griff
maru name: Folia
maru number: 2/102
least favorite candy: For them it is hands down candy pumpkins. They try to be candy corn but they are wierd shaped and thick and nasty! No candy corn in its original form is where its at.... unless someone has pastel of course. But candy pumpkins? Abomination!

username: Griff
maru name: Oak
maru number: 4/104
best way to spend a nice fall day: For Oak there is only one way to spend the day: snuggled in an oversized leaf pile while relaxing back and listening to the world around them. The coolest birds come out, and if you look upwards you can see some neat bugs too! But they enjoy being one with nature, the sound the leaves make, rolling in them until they cling to the fur! Granted clean up is a pain afterwards, but that is a tomorrow problem!

[DarkestWerewolf]

username: DarkestWerewolf
maru name: Vermillion
maru number: 1/101
fondest fall memory:

Vermillion loved playing amongst the leaves with his maru friends growing up. His favourite game? Hide & seek. No one could ever find him or he’s always last to be found. Amongst the falling of dried autumn leaves and those that carpet the grassy floor, giggles of marus can be heard. A bunch of marus running around bushes and trees while calling out to Vermillion.
However, he laid still amongst the bushes and piles of dried leaves. Vermillion used his surroundings to his advantage. His red coat blending in perfectly with the red, orange and brown hues of dried leaves. He enjoys watching his friends wander around as he laid still in his hiding spot. He loves the thrill he gets when he sees his friend nearing his hiding spot but ultimately moving on.

“WAIT TILL ITS SPRING OR SUMMER, VERMILLION. LETS SEE HOW YOU HIDE THEN.”

They’re not wrong. But for just one season of the year, Vermillion is always the best at the game.

username: DarkestWerewolf
maru name: Bronze
maru number: 2/102
least favorite candy:

Bronze doesn’t really enjoy hard candies in general. If he were to be more specific - jawbreakers. Of course many enjoy them for how long-planting of a candy they are but Bronze doesn’t quite find the appeal of it. It’s too sweet and just an overall choking hazard. Bronze would rather stick to softer candies.

username: DarkestWerewolf
maru name: Verdant
maru number: 3/103
favorite costume:

Verdant doesn’t really have many costumes she’s fond of. As autumn comes to an end and Halloween rolls around, the dilemma of what to wear grows. Since young, she would always go as some form of greenery - tree, bushes, shrubs. Her parents would say it’s the easiest and most suitable one for her since she’s already green and leafy. Just slap more leaves on and go get some candy!
However, as Verdant grew, she disliked going as bushes and would ask for something new. When asked what she wanted to go as, Verdant voiced she wanted to go as a monster. A swamp monster. Although hesitant, her parents caved. After some seaweed, contact lens, fake fangs and more seaweed later, Verdant was now a swamp monster with glowing yellow eyes and sharp fangs.
That night, she took out all her years of pent up frustration of being laughed at. Children would go screaming and adults would be amazed by her costume.

username: DarkestWerewolf
maru name: Boba
maru number: 4/104
best way to spend a nice fall day:

Boba isn’t really much of an outdoorsy Maru. Where his friends would be outdoors frolicking amongst the leaves, Boba would prefer to stay home. His favourite way to spend a nice autumn day would be to eat a simple home cooked meal, drink some tea and cozy up in his chair while letting the cool autumn breeze slip into his home through the window. He’d watch something on TV or spend his time reading. If he gets tired, a nice nap would do him some good.

[Baobabel]

username: Baobabel
maru name: Alba
maru number: 1/101
fondest fall memory:
That pristine evening sitting around a campfire after a day of outdoor activity in perfect fall weather.
This Maru enjoys camping trips and of his favorite recollections are from these. Spending the day exploring outside in beautiful weather. Then returning to camp in the evening just as the sun is setting. As it dips below the horizon, the fire is lit. A tasty meal of campfire food is made and enjoyed together. Then everyone just sits around the flames visiting. It's cool but not cold, the perfect balance to the heat of the fire. The crackle of the wood is soothing and the flames are mesmerizing to watch. And of course you can't have a campfire without a few rounds of perfectly cooked s'mores!

username: Baobabel
maru name: Catulpa
maru number: 2/102
least favorite candy: Hot Tamales - She's a baby with spicy candy. Her tongue doesn't enjoy it what feels like bites of flame along her tongue

username: Baobabel
maru name: Ombre
maru number: 3/103
favorite costume: Ombre likes making herself look like she's a living flame. The colors of her fur are already perfect for this. With some additional dye and some extra markings, she pulls it off quite well!

[NARANDA]

username: NARANDA
maru name: Hazan
maru number: 1/101
fondest fall memory: There was one fall that Hazan could never forget. As they cleared leaves away from the patio and path they soon came across a couple of lady bugs. Carefully they picked up the little red and black critter and deposited them into a nearby bush where they hoped they would be safe. They returned to their task of cleaning the leaves only to find a few more. The process continued until they realized this was not worked. Scooping without care, the patio was soon clear of leaves but not of lady bugs. All over they scurried, they were everywhere. More than Hazan had ever seen before in their whole life let alone in one place. All they could do was watch and admire the cute little bugs, in awe of the sheer number the whole time. They have never seen that many since but fondly remember the fall in which "Invasion of the Lady Bugs", as they like to call it, occurred.

[nimmy]

username: NARANDA
maru name: Hazan
maru number: 1/101
fondest fall memory: -snip-

I adore the lady bug story! Congratulations!

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username: Kitsyn
maru name: Charisma
maru number: 2/102
least favorite candy: -snip-

I don’t blame her at all about the black licorice, congratulations <3

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username: DarkestWerewolf
maru name: Verdant
maru number: 3/103
favorite costume: -snip-

This was SO CUTE, love the idea and so happy she found a costume that speaks to her. Congrats!

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username: ipphie
maru name: falline
maru number: 4/104
best way to spend a nice fall day: -snip-

Foraging is the best, I bet she does a wonderful job collecting all of the mushrooms big and small. Congratulations!

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Thank you to everyone that entered, I really enjoyed all of the entries and I hope those that won enjoy their marus <3

- ps the layers are a mess I’m sorry -

[Kitsyn]

Yay!
I just can't stand that stuff. I know very little people who like it.