Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby Amplify » Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:59 pm

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kalon name. cerese
how do they commune with nature? [603/700 words] [1/1 art piece]

Life is a fickle thing, somehow managing to be both simple and complex at the same time. After all, what does one really know about life? That it will eventually end? That it’s path is unpredictable?

Truly, if life were really this simple, could it even be life at all?

That’s where the paradox of life comes in: somehow, we know nothing and everything at once. And this is where Cerese finds herself, stalled at a crossroads of nothing and everything with no in-between. Back and forth, she’s paced in front of the two paths, unable to choose. On one hand, she could follow the simple truths of life just like everyone else. Smile at the flowers, sing with the birds.
Perhaps even speak to the trees.

Never expecting an answer. Never receiving one.

Or she could disprove those insignificant facts one look, one sound, one step at a time. Life is more than simple truths. Life is everything, nothing, the in-between. Life can be created, destroyed, neither, or both. Life is a paradox in it of itself, and the allure of changing life as we know it is so strong she can barely resist.

In fact, she doesn’t know why she does.

For so long she’s walked her cookie cutter path just like everyone else, unknowingly building it all by herself with each step she’s taken. Of course she loves smiling at the flowers, singing with the birds, and being able to talk freely to the trees... But it’s not enough.

What she wants—more than anything—is to hear a response. And every time, she’s let down.

She realized many steps ago that the only way things will change is if she does something about it. The paths are suddenly clear before her, one plain and lonely, the other so much more. If only she could shred the truths of life and reshape what’s left into something else… Something different, something unique, something truly unpredictable… something unnatural. Nature, like life, does have its truths—but, only so long as it’s left to its own devices. And she, upon this realization, makes her choice.

Unfortunately, meddling with the natural order is dangerous.

But, that’s only if you care. And Cerese?

She wants to hear a response more than life itself.

———

“Grughs!.”

Early attempts to imbue plants with consciousness were challenging, to say the least. Her magic simply wasn’t potent enough, and awareness was the only complex thing she could manage to accomplish. Time passed, marred by failure.

“I cannot believe their arrogance! I’m sure your brother took care of them, right?”

However, as all true visionaries know, time is irrelevant to true accomplishment. Undeterred, she took whatever means necessary to increase her magical power until it was so abundant that it simply oozed from her. A steady obsidian, radiating both the warmth of life and the cool embrace of death… A paradox.

“Of course, mother. No one shall speak to my family in that manner without losing the life they so greedily hoard. Pathetic.”

Other Kalons just wouldn’t—couldn’t—understand. They wanted to kill her, to kill her creations; and she would never let that happen. Truly, at first she was just doing what she set out to do, bringing plants to life one by one. Then, well, she didn’t stop. Plant by plant turned into forest by forest, and what had started as a family became a mounting defense. Eventually it turned into an army of loyal and magic-oozing plants, that she loved more than anything.

“I cannot agree more, dear. I cannot agree more.”

More than life itself, in fact.

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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby Sixbane » Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:38 pm

Due to some requests I will extend this until the 9th at about 8pm est

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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby hellb0und » Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:32 pm

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    username: inferno.
    kalon name: lillian rose (after "poison ivy").
    how do they commune with nature?:
    lillian was only six at the time. and the misfortunate of the experience has haunted her ever since. so much so that she
    refuses to step foot into the welcoming, open arms of the forest. a place of curiosity & wonder. avoiding nature entirely
    is impossible, therefore, she puts up with what surrounds her but never touches it.
    so what exactly happened, you ask?
    lillian had always adored the woodlands. right behind her small, comfy home, they sat. although her mother forbade her
    from roaming into it until she was older. but lillian didn't listen. one evening after dinner, when her mother was convinced
    she was tucked away in her bed and asleep, the young, naive girl snuck out. adorning ebony clothing to blend in with her
    fellow environment. she was quick on her feet, albeit careful to watch where she was going & consistently checking over
    her shoulder to ensure no one stirred. upon reaching the edge she bore her gaze into the greenery one final time, as she h
    ad done so many times before longingly, but now, it was truly happening. allowed or not. lillian inhaled sharply, then proc
    eeded forest. everything around her was alive. from the gentle sway of the branches of the trees to the buzzing of bugs, &
    an occasional singsong chirp from a bird overhead. she felt alive. like a caged bird finally set free. she ventured deeper & d
    eeper, but as she did so, it seemed as though the forest was slowly dying. ceasing of life. the sounds were near-extinct and
    the moon's luminous glow was gone. then she felt something cool at her feet. her eyes widened as she attempted to prepare
    herself for whatever she was about to witness. but what she discovered was far more frightening then an animal or small b
    ody of water. dark, shadowy goo was running down her paws. collecting at her feet. she noticed as it spread further out, wh
    atever it touched died. she couldn't fathom it - so she ran. she just kept running.
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    extra:
    lillian, now the age of twenty-eight, was still coming to fully understand the "powers" she'd developed. one thing was for ce
    rtain though; she absolutely despised nature and anything connected to it. the burning rage she felt towards it developed s
    lowly and over time, there was a point in her life in which she loved everything about it. but now, knowing that coming in c
    ontant with it meant death, she both hated & feared it. for fear of exposing herself & never being able to fully witness the
    world to its full potential. where other kalons saw life she now saw death. it was nothing short of an unfortunate fate that she
    was to be plagued with for the remainder of her days. she'd asked herself so many times what exactly she had done to deser
    ve this but it was a question that would have to remain unanswered. an ever-looming shadow in the back of her mind. poison
    ing whatever it touched, and therefore, causing her to do the same. a careless, nefarious thing it was.
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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby Olive; » Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:49 am

    Username: Olive;

    Kalon name: Sage

    How do they commune with nature?: I sat in the grove, feeling the energy of the trees ebb and flow around me. I was ever aware of the goop leaking from my eyes, like dripping mascara, a dark and powerful sadness. Another 200 trees, all cut down. The black tears fell even faster, trickling down my cheek to remind me of nature’s pain. My heart felt cold and empty, and I tried to think back to a time when it was not so...

      I was a newly appointed god, with only a hundred years under my belt. The earth was beautiful, at the time. Though I did love every season, I particularly loved the fall. There was something especially lovely about the way the leaves carpeted the ground like a
      watercolor, protecting the rich soil underneath. The trees whispered to me in their ancient way, their leaves rustling in the cool October breeze. I frolicked through the meadow, watching nature in action all around me. Everywhere I went, the earth was preparing for winter. And for me? I was there to watch over it all, all the beauty, and all the pain.

    I sighed deeply. Things were different now. Back then, I never had to worry about the black tears flowing from my eyes. Yes, it was there, but that was simply the nature of things. Trees grew, trees died. Every tree that died was never more than a single, tiny teardrop, never more than a small twinge in my heart. But now? Everything had changed. I never had a single moment where I did not feel the sadness overcome my heart. The goop had started to leak from my paws, too, like some kind of ailment. But through it all, I realized my station. I was the god of the earth, and it was my job to protect it. And I had failed.

    The trees whispered to me again. "...there is always something you can do..."
    "...don’t give up, Sage..."
    My mind began to cycle, thoughts tumbling around like leaves in a tornado. What if...? Tears sprung to my eyes, but this time, they were real, clear tears. It would hurt, but it was what I had to do.
    "I’m sorry," I cried to the trees. "But I have to do this." And with a heavy heart, I called out to the god of gods.
    "Make me mortal. I have an important job to do."

    1 extra: I can still remember the moment I became mortal. My life blood was sucked out of me, replaced by some weak fluid. Instantly, my breathing became more labored, and I felt feeble and small. The trees seemed to tower over me, and I was struck by their magnificence. I stood in silence for a moment, simply taking in the new perspective. And that’s when it struck me. The silence. It was deafening. I could no longer hear the sweet whispers of the trees as their leaves rustled in the wind.

    But that was all behind me now. I shifted uncomfortably on my seat on the plane, worrying about what would come next. I was to talk with the CEO of a huge company. My goal? To persuade them to cut down on their paper usage and promote earth conservation tactics. I had no idea if it would be successful, and it was only my first day on this new job. A sigh escaped my lips. Why did I ever think that becoming mortal would help me save the earth? The only thing I had now was an eventual death waiting for me, and a way to talk to mortals, to inspire them to action. As I flew over forests and forests, all with thousands of trees, I looked on sadly, knowing that I would never be able to talk to them again. I could never tell them how sorry I was for failing them.

    And it was then when I became aware of the black goop dripping from my paws, like always. A look of resolve flickered across my face, and I instantly sat up a little straighter. Even as a mortal, I could still tell that they were hurting. And I wouldn’t stop until they didn’t hurt anymore.
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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby AlphaLeonis » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:28 am

I just wanted to give a good luck to everyone entering (since I think entries are closed now?) - whoever wins them will be very lucky indeed <3
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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby lumilys » Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:17 am

hOly HeCK all the entries are so beautiful ❤❤❤
good luck to everyone!! uwu
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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby moondust405 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:00 pm

good luck!
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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby CowsgoHehe » Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:59 am

good luck! All the entries were amazing and so unique, I loved reading them!
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Re: Anniversary Adopt - Ivy

Postby Sixbane » Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:53 am

Sorry on my delay! I have been sidetracked with other things and havent really felt like sitting down to read stuff much;

Anyway, I've decided this one will go to

puddssoul
as your form really stood out to me as cozy, mysterious- and surprisingly worked very well. it took a completely different turn in taking a more modern approach, while still creating a curious character with a lot of story to tell. It brings up a lot of fascinating questions of what the characters true motives and abilities are, and what they will do with them, and what secrets their greenhouse holds
I kept coming back to your form and kept finding new things to love about it, well done

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