Goo-O-Ween 2023 / 🪦Cathedral of the Cursed🪦

[Griff]

Day FIVE is CLOSED!

AliMonHun ; 4 candies
Nio ; 4 candies
Imabanditø ; 3 candies
Annaebell ; 5 candies
Eevee55 ; 5 candies
Mirinae535 ; 2 candies
lucas tazmily ; 5 candies
Strawberrymwilk ; 4 candies
Keeshond ; 3 candies
Solos ; 3 candies

[Griff]

Grim looked over the group, and what they wanted to do before nodding. "Okay, those of us who are not fighters? Stay here and keep company. The rest... let us find our missing goobie!" The Father then looked at everyone gathered, surprised.

"You... you would do this for us?" he asked softly.

"Of course!" Grim replied. "While there are some bad goobies out there, I like to think there are far more good ones!" The Father seemed encouraged by this, wiping at his tear-stained eyes, before he nodded.

"I... I like that idea. Please then, before you go... accept a piece of my gift" And to each present, should they accept it, they felt a warm glow enter their goo. A boon of offense or defense, given freely. Something powerful and old that may perhaps change a part of themselves should they so wish it. But some, well, some may stay the same. Others might not see their gifts manifest until later. Either way, Grim summoned his courage and led everyone into the forest. To say it was a creepy forest was an understatement. It seemed eerily silent, and as they walked further in, they discovered many of the trees looked bent or broken. And finally, in the middle of a clearing, they spotted something new. A bright blue butterfly goobie, who almost looked serene in the way she was sleeping. Close to her lied all of the stolen items from the cathedral, as well as many knocked out goobies gently placed in sleeping piles.

"Mom!" Crimson yelled, dashing forward. "Do any of you know healing? Or have any rejuvenating foods or drinks handy?"

* * * * *

Did your goobie stay behind to keep The Father company? If so, what did they do? Did they accept a gift? If so what was it or do they know yet? Did it change them at all? And finally, as The Mother is finally found... how do you help her?

DAY SEVEN IS OPEN

[Arkveld]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: Alistaire
If Art, NPC? n/a
Entry:

As the group of goobies heading out into the forest collected their boon from Father, some discussed quietly amongst themselves.

Alistaire approached the old goobie, accepting the small fragment of power with a bowed head and a gentle thanks. His goo felt... stronger, somehow? As though it could withstand a storm. With his heart set on finding Crimson's mother, he followed Grim out into the heart of the forest...

The scenery was... unsettling, to say the least- trees bent at odd angles, the slow rolling fog that seemed to swallow the ground beneath their feet with ease...

...until they reached a clearing, where a pair of blue butterfly wings lay in the center, surrounded by reclaimed articles and a group of knocked out goobies. They'd found her!

"I have something that may help," Alistaire offered, reaching into his satchel and pulling out a bottle of water and a few snacks he'd brought with him in case of an emergency. "I am not well versed in healing arts, but I can offer you some water and food." As he handed off the items to Crimson, Alistaire decided to study the artifacts surrounding the butterfly goobie in the center of the clearing. These must have been what Father was trying to protect at the cathedral, before they'd been stolen...

[strawberrymwilk]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: elowyn
If Art, NPC? -
Entry:
as they made their way through the forest elowyn kept an eye over her shoulder, even with the boon the forest still spooked her. as they stumbled upon the group of goobies she surveyed the damage around them.
"i have this special plant, if you rub it across her forehead it should wake her up" Elowyn offered handing over the small purple stem.

[nio]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: capra
Entry:

Capra eagerly accepted the gift, but was disappointed when nothing immediately manifested. He hoped it would show itself soon or later. Maybe in the heat of battle? That would be pretty awesome! Trying not to feel disappointed as he saw other goobies getting their gifts immediately, Capra focussed his energy on preparing to go find The Mother.

The creepy forest felt like home to Capra, so he didn’t feel scared or uncomfortable. However, the giant pile of knocked out goobies was pretty unsettling.

“How can we help her?” He asked his peers. “What if this is a trap?”

He hesitated to do anything immediately. The situation needed more sussing out.

[imabanditø]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: neptune and duet
If Art, NPC?: n/a
Entry:

neptune hesitantly accepted the gift, feeling scared of what it could do. he barely knew the father, so he felt a little uneasy taking something from him, especially when he wasn’t sure what it was in the first place. however, he wasn’t feeling up to go and find the mother. he wanted to stay behind and perhaps get to be more acquainted with the father or explore a little more with less goobies in the cathedral.

or, he could take a nap. the cathedral didn’t seem like a nice place to sleep, but if he was desperate, it could work. plus, he does carry around blankets in his backpack.. so, it wasn’t the worst when you consider the options.

the diab watched from afar as a group of goobs bunched up at the doors. he wondered what they’d find, but insisted on staying put.

———

duet didn’t know what to think of the sleeping—hopefully—goobies. what had happened? several thoughts and theories swirled in their mind. after taking a moment to process, duet started scavenging in some nearby bushes for herbs that could potentially help heal the mother. they brought as much as they could carry back to the clearing, offering them to the mother.

it wasn’t much, due to their size in relation to their surroundings, but they hoped it would at least be somewhat helpful. and, if needed, they or other goobies could always go back for a little more, being cautious as to not take too much from the environment.

[annaebell]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: https://toyhou.se/19147735.bubble-gum
If Art, NPC? nope
Entry:

Bubs was one of the goobies who had made the choice to stay behind with the father. There, he accepted the gift of stregth but nothing seemed to happen. Well... Bubs did look a little more fluffy. Bubs giggles as he feels the warmth in his chest.

When he stays behind, he does his best to provide entertainment for the father and any other goobies who may want it with his card tricks and jokes.

[Eevee55]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: Lily, Hope, and Shell
If Art, NPC? N/A
Entry: Though the trio were not fighters, they joined the group that was going to look for Crimson's mother. After all, they were sure they could help even without fighting; they could protect the rest of the group or at least help with the search so it would not take as long. Besides, they had already said they were going to help, so nothing was going to stop them from doing what they could to assist Crimson and the other goobies. As everyone was given a gift, the trio felt warmth. For all three, it seemed to be a defensive boon, something they all appreciated. They felt much better suited to defending and protecting than attacking, so this worked out perfectly! While no obvious changes manifested in any of the three just yet, they did not seem concerned about that, their focus being on helping find Crimson's mother.
They followed the group into the forest, and despite how creepy it looked, the trio just looked determined, examining their surroundings carefully for any clues. When they reached the clearing and heard Crimson's shout, they immediately followed her over to the blue butterfly goobie. As far as the trio were aware, none of them had healing powers, but they did know some basic first aid, so they carefully checked to see if there was anything they could do to help. Shell also offered Crimson some treats they had brought along to share with the group, sugar always gave them energy so they figured it might help Crimson's mother, too! Meanwhile, Lily and Hope went with some other goobies to find any nearby herbs that could be used to help.

[mirinae535]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: Peanut
If Art, NPC? No
Entry: As Peanut accepts The Father's gift he certainly feels different, although they don't seem to be able to put a paw on quite how just yet. He waves farewell to The Father and the goobies that chose to remain with him and follows the group out of the cellar and the cathedral, and out into the forest. They couldn't help but shrink in on himself a bit as they all walk through the forest, the fur on his back raised up, the forest was creepy to say the least. After a long walk a new colour stands out against the dull browns and greys of the surrounding shrubbery, and as the group enters the clearing Peanut realises that it's none other than the goobie they were searching for, along with many other goobies and precious items. Crimson rushes towards her mother obviously upset and pleads with the group to help her. He doesn't any healing knowledge other than for basic cuts and burns, and that doesn't seem to be of much help in this situation. At the mention of food and drink Peanut grabs their bag off their back and digs around in it, pulling out some small snacks and a juice carton.

"It isn't much, but I brought a few snacks with me."

[lucas tazmily]

Prompt Day: 7
Goobie(s) Involved: amaryllis
If Art, NPC? n/a
Entry:

amaryllis felt a deep warmth go through her entire body as The Father gave a piece of his gift to each goobie who was ready to begin the search. she closed her eyes and took a deep, slow breath. amaryllis couldn't explain why, but she felt better prepared for this journey, as well as the journeys she would take later in life, the ones she could not even imagine. opening get eyes, she noticed the goobies were about to go, and so amaryllis said goodbye to The Father and left with them.

the group soon entered a forest full of mostly dead looking trees, as many had limbs torn off. the only sound she could hear were the sound of the groups footsteps and the breathing of others around her. it was very odd.

eventually they found The Mother. she was sleeping, with many other goobies sleeping around her as well, items taken from the cathedral scattered about. crimson immediately started freaking out and asking anyone if they knew how to help.

amaryllis didn't really have anything that she thought could actually help, but she did have a bag of chocolate chip cookies she had been carrying around in case of emergency. "if anyone is hungry or needs to de-stress, i have some cookies if someone would like one," she said.