Never been to the Serpent Mound—what’s it like?

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Or maybe some of us ain't what we seem to be or have an axe to grind. Don't pretend you know me. Same goes for you freerunner. I do this for my own reasons. It may just be my own misinterpretation, GhostSpider—but was Daichan’s response aimed at you? Or was it a reply to freerunner92? I’d just as s...

What happens to the demoness if she fails to take one of the names? As in, she attempts the kill—but fails? Is the soul of the person who put the name down in the first place still forfeit? Does she pursue later attempts? Can the initial bargainer cancel the contract if he or she so desires?

Your description is new to me—though not unheard of. In my travels, I have seen haunted groves, stones, lakes—even rivers. Is the road a deathtrap—numerous accidents each year? Or could it be something underneath the road that attracts—whatever it is you see? These are just my thoughts—I am by no me...

Did I miss something here? There are plenty of edited posts—but no reason that I can tell—unless some harsh words were spoken and then retracted. As for my own thoughts on religion—the jury is still out on that. Religion is simply too diverse to be all evil, all good—perhaps a medium in between. For...

I thought this was already well-established? My brother told me about it many years ago, anyway. Still, it’s nice to have “proof” for a change.

The thing is if people would look to there own Folk lore it would tell them how to protect them selvs and how to stay out of trouble with the supernatural. but how many even rember there grand mothers stories? I do, as it’s a custom at Deckerwood to tell our town’s stories on various holidays. Unfo...

Eilonwy Solstice wrote:Thank you for sharing that story, Rowan. Maybe it was a near catastrophe averted, maybe it was an honest mistake. But the important thing, to me, is it shows you were keeping your eyes open. So again, thank you.

You’re welcome. And thank you, too.

What happened in the original séance, Chalice?

There is always risk in both progress and having children. Occasionally children can turn on us. That doesn't make it the default paradigm. I won’t have children—but not out of fear that they might turn on me. It’s simply too dangerous for me—my health. It’s an unavoidable complication for me—a par...

You know, not all of us scientists are paving new roads to destruction. Some of us are working deligently putting up road blocks and detours to other destination. Apologies—I meant to put a “many” before the “scientists,” but somehow didn’t. Of course it’s not true that every scientist is that way....

When I first read this, I envisioned “programmed emotions” as a possible similarity to “memory muscle” or techniques used to reinforce a brainwashed victim. It’s not at all what I thought, however. Scientists seem diligent in their efforts—as robots are programmed with higher and higher sentience—to...

It’s almost cute enough to look harmless—but—that could easily be a trait to deceive the beholder.

What is it?

Gotham Witch wrote:Significant isn't determined by seniority, but by verbal eloquence - at least, that's how I see it.

Nice to see you're still alive, Master Shang.

That rules me out by that standard as well—I’m as eloquent as a petrified Ironwood stump.

“Accidents” happen—they always do. I say that in case you had any thoughts that it might’ve been your fault—it probably wasn’t.

What do you think now that you have attained your own account here, Cynthia?

Should we welcome you back, Shang Li? I myself am too new to this place to make it a significant statement, but I can try nevertheless.

How big was the eye with the tentacles at the base? The tentacles in the mouth reminds me of a possible “Cthulhu” rendition I saw once—one of the memories I’d like to forget.

You’re probably right, Serpens Walker—in regards to how the otherly follow “hard and fast” rules. Especially since Dr. Lazlo conjectured these creatures were of a completely different “nature” than ours—I believe. I’m not sure how effective diplomacy is, however. Not because I’m not a fan of it—but ...

Is there a chance that these artifacts could be identified? Are they worth anything—any reason they would be set aside?

Wait a minute—the two of you went to—relatively—the same place once you stepped off the path? Perhaps it’s just my lack of knowledge about that realm—but that surprises me. Unless you were being herded—or had a guardian, it just seems . . . strange.

When i say belief, why is it that you think i speak of faith? I didn’t—my post was aimed at Tms3—if yours was in response to mine. That definition of faith isn’t any more Western than the dictionary’s, RAVEN—which is probably Western anyway. Regardless, I fail to see the difference between “East an...

Wouldn’t it be more prudent to get him to talk, first?

Didn’t Dr. Lazlo—or maybe one his associates—give evidence to the contrary, though? He suggested that many of the creatures we hunt are “unwhole”—they’re not capable of good acts or positive emotions any more than we are able to swallow the moon. That wasn’t a quote obviously—but I have a vague memo...

Nothing about the tracks—a picture, or anything—I wonder if this is truly “far from home.” There is some strange beast that wanders about my employer’s fields at night. Nobody’s been able to spy it yet, but chickens continue to die nightly.

There are books out there that mention the ability to—of all things—change true names. Can this practice be verified?

Many books hold true information—many hold false information.

Danorviel hasn’t posted in quite some time—can we send someone to check on her?

No, it wouldn’t be impolite, Cynthia. If you equate employment with service, I serve a farmer—protect his land, so to speak.

Rowan, are you a tree? Why would you pay such a price gladly? You can only pay it once. Tms3 has answered, and answered correctly—no, I’m not a tree. I took the moniker because a very special tree saved my life. I would pay the price gladly because—for me—that price is not as high as it is for othe...

Yes, I’ve probably given too much—but if it helps another, it’s a price I’d pay gladly.

Whatever the case, welcome, Cynthia.