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[Hazelfang]

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You find yourself standing before a carved hollow of a gnarled oak. Broad umber roots lay at the entrance, twisting into one another in an anarchic fashion. Awkwardly engraved on the dampened bark are the words Astral Apothecary. Curious enough, you enter, ducking beneath a curtain of lush ivy.

A foreboding chill greets you, along with an onslaught of assorted aromas. The bitter tang of crushed mugwort; the delectable fragrance of warm honey; a refreshing splash of crisp spring water; and a savory hint of dried basil. Your senses are tangled, a cluster of questions and confusion. How one could tolerate such chaos is beyond you.

From further within, you hear the faint grumblings of a feline followed by a rhythmic noise. Scrape, scrape “I ca… …iev. Hi….” Scrape, scrape “.o rid..icu….s… unre…sona… rea..y” Scrape, scrape The voice grows louder with every step (as does the scraping) until, finally, the figure of a shrouded stranger appears. “That frog brain. I swear, the swamp has seeped between his ears and rotted all logic-”

The stranger stops speaking, ears flicking back upon hearing your approach. They turn to face you, one azure eye glinting inquisitively, “Who are you?”

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[Hazelfang]

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How to Play

A new round will be posted each day at CS rollover
Each day you will be provided three options to choose from in response to the prompt. Fill out the form and select only ONE option.
Results will be randomly generated and rolled for on Discord. Each selection will yield one of three tiers of rewards (0 flowers, 5 flowers, 10 flowers).
Please keep in mind that these will be rolled after rollover the following day, so there is no 'right' answer at first. All response options have an equal chance of being rolled.
All users with accurate forms will receive a coin for the wishing well, no matter the selection results.

[Hazelfang]

Experiment One
Experiment Two
Experiment Three
Experiment Four

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[Hazelfang]

A quiet hum resonates from within the hollow, echoing against the bark walls as you enter. Those shadowy depictions from the night prior still linger near the gnarled roots, albeit, seemingly not so ravenous today. A good sign, you hope, as you venture further into the cavern towards the source of the crooning.

Sitting in their usual spot is the red tabby tom, their gaze focused on a tiny pool of beaming light between their paws. There is a calm about them, somehow equal parts unsettling and reassuring in a way only Corsica could accomplish. "Oh, hello again," the feline greets, their voice lighter than it has been in days. Perhaps the neverending night had been taking a toll on the strange cat, more than he had been letting on, at least. "It's great news that the Sun has been found, though, it does make my research much more difficult now." They let out a small sigh, though it doesn't carry the weight of frustration one would expect. It seems almost, hopeful?

"The fae could certainly use some good news. I mean, I'm certain you've seen the state of the forest. It won't be long before every living thing withers away without the sun's light," they nod to themself, confirming their own statement without giving you a chance to reply. "I've actually been experimenting along the Horizon now, until you and your friends can convince Helios to return. I have another batch of seedlings I plan to plant there, but it is quite the journey and I can only carry so many seedlings at a time."

They pause for a moment, turning their body to allow you a better look at the golden pool of light. Floating on the surface of the radiant liquid are several different seedlings, all carefully organized into three distinct circles. "Would you be willing to help me once more and choose one of these seedlings to plant?"

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[b][u]Experiment Four[/u][/b]

[b]Username & ID:[/b]
[b]Sign-up Link:[/b]
[b]Trial Selection:[/b] ([i]please only choose [u]one[/u] seed to experiment with![/i])
1) daylily seed
2) marigold seed
3) verbena seed

[b]Optional Blurb:[/b] ([i] This is completely optional, so feel free to write a blurb along with your response! This isn’t formal by any means- have fun with it <3 Do also keep in mind that whether or not you include the blurb will [u]NOT[/u] impact results[/i])


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[Hazelfang]

Words spill from your lips as you tell the stranger of your arrival to the fae realm, explaining that Angelquartz requested your assistance in locating the lost Sun. The feline listens attentively, their singular eye assessing your every word with dutiful attention. “You’re a helpful little foreigner, aren’t you?” There’s a tinge of sarcasm laced within the words, yet there doesn’t appear to be animosity. As far as you can tell, at least.

“You know. My mentor, Salis, dumped me here to do some apothecaric research. Told me it was an ‘externship’ of sorts, whatever that means,” the feline rolls their eyes before continuing with a huff. “I’m to spend time experimenting with the native fauna to create an assortment of elixirs. The thing is, I’m just one cat- right? I couldn’t possibly do any significant experimentation on my own. At least, not anything of quality work- and trust me, Salis doesn’t settle for anything less than excellence.”

You find yourself nodding along as they continue to ramble, albeit, not quite understanding what they are getting at.

“And so, I figured I would start my experiments by seeing what sort of plants can grow in this endless night. I chose a few seedlings that I figured have the best chances of success, but, as I said before, I am only one cat. I do not have the time to plant and care for all of these seedlings. Certainly not enough so to gather an acceptable amount of results. After all, you cannot make a conclusion without ample trials- that’s what Salis always taught me.”

The feline pauses, sweeping their speckled green tail behind them as they peer at you imploringly. “So, you see, I think I could use a little bit of help. Perhaps, just maybe, a charitable, friendly foreigner- such as yourself- may be willing to assist?” They offer their warmest smile, gesturing towards three separate piles of seedlings. “Should you want to help me- and I certainly hope you do!- please feel free to pick from any one of these seeds and plant them yourself. Then, you can come back tomorrow to show me the results!”

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[b][u]Experiment One[/u][/b]

[b]Username & ID:[/b]
[b]Sign-up Link:[/b]
[b]Trial Selection:[/b] ([i]please only choose [u]one[/u] seed to experiment with![/i])
1) night phlox seed
2) nocturnum orchid seed
3) tuberose seed

[b]Optional Blurb:[/b] ([i] This is completely optional, so feel free to write a blurb along with your response! This isn’t formal by any means- have fun with it <3 Do also keep in mind that whether or not you include the blurb will [u]NOT[/u] impact results[/i])


[osamu]

Experiment One

Username & ID: osamu 661008
Sign-up Link: x
Trial Selection: 2) nocturnum orchid seed

[Derpy.]

Experiment One

Username & ID: Derpy. 918438
Sign-up Link: here
Trial Selection: tuberose seed

[paopu]

Experiment One

Username & ID: paopu+ 712868
Sign-up Link: <3
Trial Selection:
1) night phlox seed

[mahogany]

Experiment One

Username & ID: mahogany + 1097594
Sign-up Link: bing
Trial Selection: nocturnum orchid seed

Optional Blurb: Cerise feels neutral about the orchid seed.