That's very kind of you to say! There's still so much more that I cannot share yet - at least until I can tell the story in full!

[68] “Alas, enlightenment cannot be handed to you. It is something to seek for yourself.”
“Even if it means embracing the worst of what shaped you—and what you shall be.”

“So then, dear benefactor… What have you gleaned from my tales? Did you find your answer yet?”

[67] There was a day long ago when a "Lord from beneath the Foundations" visited the Ashwood to ask for Rohellé's hand in marriage. The Ashwood Crone replied by skewering three of the Lord's hands before her child could reply. Bloodstains from the wounds still cover the Crone's audience chamber.

[66] The Ashwood Crone never lets Rohellé out of her sight. When she cannot be physically present with Rohellé, she sprouts violet blooms that track his every move.

[65] The Ephemeral Lord and the Ashwood Crone were once good friends, until a difference in opinion tore their relationship apart. They never had the chance to reconcile before the Lord's death.

[64] The Ephemeral Lord grew ever-reliant on their familiars for every task no matter how small. Though their spirit never waned, their mortal body was confined to the motions of work. In their periods of rest, the familiars would need to support their body, even for sitting upright.

[63] The Dame of the Silken Blooms keeps a number of human skeletons amongst her collection of cadavers, all unfortunate victims of the Pit’s dangers. Knowing they could never be reclaimed by their fellows, the Dame wishes to at least give even human remains a proper burial in her grounds.

[62] Adalie never had the chance to indulge in hobbies until she started living with the Candle Man at his workshop. She grew fascinated with insects and has taken up bug collecting. The Candle Man eagerly cares for the insects during Adalie's ventures.

[61] Adalie's blessings are directly stitched into her arms, from her elbows to her wrists - as was customary within her former Order. She retains the blessings as long as the physical script does not fray or break. Stitching them is a long, painful ordeal that Adalie has long grown numb to.

[60] The armor pieces incorporated into Adalie's venturing attire are a gift from the Candle Man. Thanks to Adalie's recklessness, however, they are in need of constant mending and care.

[59] The Candle Man adores birds. He often incorporates their likeness on his works; even his familiars are shaped into avian forms. The familiars are bulbous in shape and “incredibly fluffy.” Adalie greatly enjoys their company while she is resting.

Thank you!! ❤️

Thank you so much!! Glad they finally reached you after that adventure!! ❤️

Glad he reached you safely!! Thanks so much!! ❤️