1. Scamper

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    As he stopped in his tracks, absorbing Arbok's words in full, Scamper took a moment to ponder over them; closing his eyes to hyperfocus on his thoughts. "Alright Scamps, this is clearly a test. She doesn't trust you with valuable knowledge and why would she? You two have just met after all...
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    As her words left her mouth - and even as he'd registered them, Scamper for a change of pace had been relatively quiet. When she'd asked him to not cause an outburst, he could see in her eyes she was desperate in her request; there was just one problem. "....Huh?" He was confused...
  3. Scamper

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    As Arbok leaned in, Scamper felt a rush course throughout his being. Though small in stature, his excitement dwarfed him in abundance. He absolutely adored secrets; especially considering how quickly his kin is to forget them, bad memory and all. Regardless, he excitedly nodded up and down...
  4. Scamper

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    "P e h t r a h", as Arbok spoke, Scamper wrote the name down as it sounded; spelling it out loudly to make sure he'd spelt it correctly. When she'd mention the great hair, he could only liken it to an extremely long haired woman he heard about in folktales. Putting that image temporarily to the...
  5. Scamper

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    To be frank, he hadn't expected to hear what he had thus far. His jaw couldn't drop any further from what he'd heard - and if it could, it would've reached well beyond the tavern doors by now. As he waited, absorbing all the information she'd given him, his body tensed up - tighter and tighter...
  6. Scamper

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    As Arbok spoke, Scamper would listen with a surprisingly undivided level of attention; unheard of amongst his kin. When mentioning the potential magic within the food - for a moment, he almost felt compelled to inquire further. However, considering the prior revelations, perhaps, even if for a...
  7. Scamper

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    Throughout the travel to their next destination, Scamper was alight with newfound energy; radiating positivity as the sun would heat. Skipping and hopping with every step, this was the happiest he'd felt since departing from his home so many days ago. The homesickness began to wear off as the...
  8. Scamper

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    As Arbok had inquired on the books he'd read, it all came flowing to his mind like the rapids of a raging river. "Spiffy's Great Adventure", "Adventure Tales", "Thorlak's Guide To Adventuring", and lastly, "Stepping Out of Your Shell: An Adventurer's Guide". His parents would always mention...
  9. Scamper

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    Arbok's introduction was met with a curious and gentle smile, reciprocating the kindness that had been shown to him as taught by his elders. Hanging upon her mention of always being tall, he made his way off her body as she knelt down; now being at equal enough height to have a decent...
  10. Scamper

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    Deep within the recesses of the mind, Scamper sat alone amidst a sea of darkness; assaulted by his doubts and insecurities. As he remained upon his knees on Svapna's cold ground, within he questioned - no, challenged the logic of this journey, and if it were wise to continue. "Oh jeez...", his...
  11. Scamper

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    Journey. When pondering the word, the phrase, or the term, a lot of people contemplate a grandiose adventure filled with danger and unfathomable riches. Journey could also mean a revelation, acknowledge or acceptance of self, or even the unacceptance of others. For Scamper - a 3-4ft talking...
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    Scamper

    Art by Anna Podedworna Determined to see the world that waits outside the settlement, Scamper seeks to be the first Sciurian to brave the world beyond and whatever might come with it. He isn't the strongest, he isn't the tallest, but he will undoubtedly be the quickest to run head first into...
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