#dragonwatch 2

[carolinelikesdinner]

Warren Burgess :3

[summercosmos]

Fablehaven Pokemon AU; Pt 2 (Seth)

Seth as a pokemon ranger!

Seth would be bored out of his MIND tending to the daycare all day; running showers for and grooming cutesy pokemon is fun for about the first four times you do it only.

it doesn't help that there are more interesting (read: unsafe) pokemon available right at the fablehaven daycare! it's just that grandpa sorenson will not budge in letting his grandkids interact with those. something about lacking "experience" and "expertise".

Seth: alright then. bet ←(gets himself into a ranger school Like A Boss)

there's really nothing anyone can do about the school sign up— I'm thinking kids in the pokemon universe are considered their own legal representation around the time they graduate trainer school (13-14 yrs old)

and after the initial scare, everyone concedes it's kind of a good idea, really. Seth gets to explore and interact with wild pokemon while still in a somewhat controlled environment, minimizing the amount of trouble to be stirred.

Kendra is happy to be the one to inform Seth that Ranger School does, too, involve actual textbook studying. he forgor💀

Seth would do the bare minimum for the theory aspects — what he really excels at is practical demonstrations!!!

don't let anyone tell you otherwise; pokemon absolutely interact with people based on Vibes. if you show that misdreavus even the smallest of hesitation you're getting Astonished into your next life dawg.

obviously this is not a problem for Seth. in fact i think he'd be at his very best when approaching wild Dark & Ghost types; those are the most likely to feed from fear and distress!

if you have no fear to feed the little creepers with then theyll be like Well. Hmm. What Now. (top tier strategy)

while on that the rangers here are a bit of mix from the spin offs and from the trainer class from the og games. they have one partner pokemon that will accompany them in their main rescue missions, but their job also involves protecting certain areas from poachers &/or criminals— that means there's also a lot of pokemon battling!

I'll be honest i think Seth's main criteria for his pokemon team is Does It Look Cool? Catch

when his eevee evolved into a sylveon he had to pause to cry throw up bang fists on the wall roll around for a bit. imagine having your team astethics ruined by the sparkly fairy type. Kendra makes fun of it at least once

still comes back to the daycare even while on the training stage; when he graduates as an actual ranger the first place Seth will suggest to send rescued pokemon to is fablehaven

Partner Pokemon

Absol: look at me in the eyes a dark type pokemon which is frequently labeled as a chaos bringer & malicious when it in fact only has intentions to help warn people beforehand so they can escape disaster. who else could i even give this to. it literally gets wings in its mega form LOOOOK AT ME

okay so anyways Absol are pokemon which are frequently abused bc of superstition so it isn't a stretch to say one would have eventually found its way to fablehaven daycare as a rescue. this is still in the early days of Kendra and Seth being there to help out so obvs they wouldn't be allowed to handle this one bc of the dark typing and its general bad rep. do you think seth gaf though he does NOT his ass would absolutely sneak out at night to the enclosure they kept absol at and try to make friends with it. the secret lasts about a week (Kendra snitches) but grandparents end up letting him actually catch absol bc they bonded. aw

(rest of the) Team!

Meowth: first pokemon, a gift from his parents! Seth isn't much interested in it bc it's so very normal and boring and not very Cool until he finds out this cat can basically sniff out shiny things (coins & jewels included) and it quickly becomes a Get Rich scheme. which only works on paper for about 2 minutes until he realizes the meowth will absolutely NOT allow anyone (owner or otherwise) to get their hands on its loot. it kind of becomes a srungly family pet though like in a drowned ugly rat kind of way so its still loved regardless. isn't much used in battles so it hasn't quite had the chance to evolve.

Spiritomb: sorry but how can you tempt a child mentioning there's a antique keystone that contains a cool ghost pokemon inside of it and expect him to not do anything about it like thats on YOU. anyhow Seth frees the spiritomb out of the odd keystone and finds out its just a little guy that got locked away for playing too many pranks. come on there's not even a good reasoning to take it away from him

Braviary: caught as a rufflet! pokedex entry from black & white 2→ "It stands up to massive opponents, not out of courage, but out of recklessness. But that is how it gets stronger." it probably tried to pick a fight with Hugo the Golurk and Seth thought it was the funniest thing ever and immediately caught it.

Golurk (Hugo): actually more attached to the fablehaven daycare than anything; it has its orders to protect the people and pokemon inside of the property. still Seth bonds with it more than anyone else and maybe actually brings the guy outside so it can see the world. cuties

Sylveon: okay now bear with me. LISTEN! Seth wouldn't have used any evolution stones on his (graduation gift) eevee bc he was hoping for a high friendship evolution, either espeon or umbreon. well. can you even imagine the look on his face when the evolution process finished and the first thing he saw was a pink ribbon. oh hed lose it. anyways sylveon are actually very combative pokemon — it lures foes in with the cute face and then pounces. they go out of their way to actively fight dragon pokemon likeee can you see the vision. Seth feels immediately better abt the whole thing when sylveon whoops a whole ass hydreigon with one singular Moonblast.

oh i had a Time making this. i love you pokemon au i really do. ill probably do either ronodin or bracken next

[thinklikeseth]

is it bad that I now own 3 copies of Fablehaven

[soulless-angel25]

so, fablehaven/dragonwatch friends. I've got a fic idea, but im not sure if anyone would actually be interested in it. And I don't wanna spend time writing something if no one reads it

Ok with that out if the way. The idea is that post fablehaven book 5 pre dragonwatch. Kendra ends up back at the start of fablehaven book 2, in her body of that time. (Probably through some accident with the chronometer.) It would follow her having to fully understand what happened and them deal with the consequences. Would most likely follow her through the end of fablehaven and depending on how it goes. Maybe dragonwatch.

[zannolin]

[is listening to secrets of the dragon sanctuary] i'm actually curious to see if the whole dragon brother thing will pop back up in dragonwatch. like you would THINK. in the series about dragons. there might be a real dragon brother. but we shall see....

[eight-tigers]

DRAGONWATCH ORCHESTRA - THE SERPENT’S FANG

AND HERE IT IS

[beartoothbarry]

Oh cool miw made a gamer metal playlist! Idk though does it have ballad of soulkeeper, bound by blood, do it for kalla, the serpent's fang, fear not this night and a world without you (skar's versions), or Fear The Metal Legion? ���

[cindermetalheadgw2]

Now I don't do commissions but if a certain metal band that recently released a song about a serpent's fang were to ever need album art at any time, for free even,

[weirdosnailz]

This is an appreciation post for my fav bookshelf in my room!! I have a few more, but this one is definitely the best looking/most organised ♡＼(￣▽￣)／♡

Starting from the top I have:

J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, Crimes of Grindelwald - the original screenplay, Quidditch Through the Ages, Tales of Beedle the Bard, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them + the first two books from all 4 special House editions

Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, the Sun and the Star, Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard + most of the companion books regarding the Riordanverse

Jennifer Cervantes’ Storm Runner

Samantha Shannon’s Priory of the Orange Tree & A Day of Fallen Night

R. F. Kuang’s Poppy War

2/3 books from James Islington’s Licanius Trilogy

Brandon Mull’s Five Kingdoms, The Candy Shop War, Fablehaven, Dragonwatch + the 1st Beyonders book

Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air main books, The Modern Faerie Tales Trilogy, Book of Night, Curse Workers

Paulina Hendel’s Żniwiarz (eng. reaper)

Veronica Roth’s Divergent

Naomi Novik’s Scholomance

+ Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods & Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes

(yes I keep the toa and magnus chase box set thingies on a separate shelf, I just like looking at all the books and I still wanted to display the beautiful artwork on the boxes)

[chameleon8]

hiya! i just finished fablehaven and dragonwatch and im looking for some fanfic recs

do you have happen to have any perchance?

sure! I can’t promise we have the same tastes, but I can recommend some fics (these are all on Ao3 btw, I haven’t read any wattpad or fanfiction dot net fanfics)

Oneshots: Alyssa Walks Alone - By Candlemouse (0.6k words) This fic follows Kendra’s old friend, Alyssa. (you may or may not remember her from book 2, she was the first girl to fall in love the Kobold. Anyways-) Alyssa, who had just graduated high school, decides to visit Kendra’s grave and reminisce. It’s an angsty fic but very well written so I’d give it a read. To Obtain And To Keep - By Summercosmos (13k words) This story reimagines Fablehaven to answer the question “What if Seth and Kendra were raised on fablehaven?” Every part is a small fragment of the moments that are different in their lives compared to the books, and answers questions like “Why were they raised at Fablehaven in this universe?” And “How will they learn about the magic?” It’s a bit angsty but has some sweet moments too. Forgiving The Shadows - By Sabinethesoprano (2.2k words) Remember the ending of Dragonwatch? This fic is about how Seth doesn’t become a Shadow Healer, but rather he learns to accept his mistakes and embrace his darkness. This is during the “purification” scene. Kendra Decks Coulter - By Candlemouse (0.2k words) This short tale is about Kendra and Vanessa giving a well-deserved punch to Coulter for his sexist remarks. Raise A Glass To The Forgotten - By NotCharmander_3 (me) (1k words) This fanfic illustrates what Dale does when everyone else is away on a mission. What sort of adventure will happen in the simple sanctuary of Fablehaven?

There’s probably other oneshots I’ve read and enjoyed but I forget 😭 Multichapter fics: Quiet Sunday Dinners - By Candlemouse (12.8k words, complete) This is told from the perspective of the Sorenson Siblings’ parents, Scott and Marla, as they experience strange things happening to their family. The death of their beloved daughter, the discovery of magic, and reunion. I like this fic because it portrays parenthood very well and it’s very well-thought out. also, I just realized how many of these fics are angsty lmao. Anyways- Heir To Light - By Candlemouse (97k words, complete) The royal heirs to the Kingdom of Fablehaven, Princess Kendra and Prince Seth, have found their beloved home to be ransacked. With fear for their lives, they turn to a kind neighboring kingdom, Terrabelle, in hopes to seek refuge. But, trouble has yet to see the last of them. Will they save their kingdom before all falls to ruin? Or, will they be the heirs to light no more? Seeing Is Believing - By Carolinelikesdinner (16.7k words, incomplete, hiatus) This is probably one of my favorite fablehaven fics. It’s a fablehaven rewrite where Kendra and Seth find themselves at their grandfather’s old manor and shit goes down. I really like the unique world building of this and the re-characterization of Kendra and Seth. The Dark Flame - By NotCharmander_3 (me) (52.9k words, incomplete, in progress) This fic takes place after dragonwatch and follows the adventures of Seth Sorenson as he makes new friends and has tons of fun. But when a new threat prophesies the fall of Fablehaven, can Seth and his new friends go on a killer quest to save the day? How does Seth deal with his past mistakes? And what is going on with his powers? This is his story of how learns to accept himself and prove to everyone that he’s more than the reckless kid he once was. (The first chapter is pretty corny but trust me it gets so much better as it goes on) Thank you for the ask! I would recommend more fanfics but I really haven’t read enough Fablehaven fanfics lately. Hope you enjoy my recommendations!

[ace-of-hats]

I've always kind of been annoyed at how Kendra Seth and Knox each get powers from different varieties of magical creatures (Kendra is Fairykind, Seth is a shadow charmer, Knox is a giant friend or something i forget what its called) but Tess is just has a worse version of Kendra's powers.

I think that was a bad decision on the author's part, and I think he might say, like, oh, it's because she has to be innocent (fairies aren't innocent, this was established in the first book), or it's because she really likes fairies. I get it, I loved fairies as a kid--i still do. and let me tell you, the kids who love fairies are 1) not innocent (blood and death were very prevalent whenever i played fairies) and 2) i literally don't care.

I honestly really liked when the fairies guided Tess to drink the milk, but that could have still happened without her becoming fairystruck.

In my opinion, it would have been much more compelling to have Tess be a dragon sibling.

Pros:

It would be a good way to put more dragons in Dragonwatch.

 It would help make dragons as a species seem more like how they did in Fablehaven (the most humanlike of all magical creatures) instead of just the bad guys.

In chapter 16 of SotDS, Gavin says “the dragons adopted me as one of their own and shared some power with me. I can [speak] their languages. If dragons kill me they would be challenged as if they had slain a dragon. My status as a dragon brother even affects me physically—I’m a little stronger and [faster] than I look”. I don't know how much of this is actually true, considering Gavin wasn't actually a dragon brother, but, since nobody questioned him (and this is all fictional) I'm going to assume this is all true. This could add more to the story in many ways. 1st, Tess couldn't be killed by a dragon and would be extra strong and fast, but she would still be underestimated because she's 10 and wears fairy wings. 2nd, she would be great friends with Raxtus. There are probably other ways this could improve the story but I haven't read Dragonwatch in a while.

It would be fun to see Tess hanging out with big scary dragons and Knox, Newel, and Doren not really knowing what to do about it.

Tess would actually have something interesting to add to the story instead of just being brought around places for five books. 

character development.

Cons:

Brandon mull would have to reread his books (this is only a con for him not anyone else. I'm only kind of joking here).

Sorry for going full on essay here (I’m lying I’m not sorry actually). If anyone who remembers more from Dragonwatch than I do thinks of any other pros or cons, I would love to know them!

[mercutiotakethewheel]

rereading fablehaven is actually so sad rn bc like fuck im not eleven anymore wtf? i keep reading expecting to relate to kendra and seth like i used to but i just dont? like i can still feel the beating heart of love i have for this story underneath but its like different now. like this fun story is deeply sad to me now like what???

these kids joined the magical world and in doing so had to sever every connection they have to the outside world from before. they only have friends their age for like a ch of book 2, and after that they basically have no peer group. how awful is that for a couple of kids?

and they dont get to be kids anymore. seth’s mischief gathers consequences until he seems to lose it in the latter half of dragonwatch. kendra gains self confidence in some ways but then also becomes more and more burdened with responsibilities she didnt ask for and shouldnt have at the ripe age of 13-16.

like i dont even know

i might be projecting here and its def not this deep but i desperately need these bitches to re-enter the public school system and make some fucking friends their own age. please. magical or non-magical.

[quihi]

Okay, overall thoughts on Fablehaven and Dragonwatch. I hope to write in more detail later - I have a first draft of a post about my take on some of the religious themes and allegory in Dragonwatch - but I gotta start somewhere (that requires less citations).

I saw Carnival Quest on the library shelf last November, read that, and had so much fun I decided to go for more Brandon Mull and reread Fablehaven. (I don't read a lot of kids books, as an adult, but I hadn't felt like reading in awhile and this made reading fun.) The first book was rough, honestly—it was his first published book and it shows. The prose felt clunky and awkward, but I got used to it and it improved. Seth drove me insane—so much of the plot was driven by "Seth screws up." But it was a quick and easy and fun read, and the world and concept were a delight!

Books 2–4 were great. I only read the books once or twice over ten years ago, so all I remembered was the general concept, a little about Kendra and Seth, and a vague idea of the final battle. I got to experience all the twists again! It was very fun to see the people who populate this increasingly large world, and the people around the edges like that rich couple in Georgia who have fairies but have never seen a preserve. Like, how did they get involved, how much do they know? It's clear that Kendra and Seth are way more deeply involved than someone who just discovered the preserves normally would be. I have a lot of thoughts about their parents and how Fablehaven fits in with their lives, and I think I think about that a lot more as an adult—it doesn't bother me but I find it more sad now.

Keys to the Demon Prison was big, and wow did we see the world. It added a lot of stuff that hadn't felt foreshadowed at all—the Eternals, Vasilis, Bracken—so it felt a little disconnected and like there were some deus ex machina. I liked the ending, though, and how everything wrapped up with swapping the demon prison and the fairy realm.

So, fun series! They definitely felt like kids books, but I would still recommend them to kids and adults who want to read a fun, magical adventure.

After this, life got busy, and I needed a break, and time to let the books sink in and read a few other books, so I didn't start Dragonwatch until January. I raced through the first three books, then took about a week off before I could get myself past the beginning of Champion of the Titan Games, then finished the series in under a week. They got so frustrating and dark that I needed that break, but I'm glad I didn't force myself to keep reading when I was worn out.

Okay, look, I know this seems to be an unpopular opinion, but I enjoyed them. I don't know if it helped because I read them all in under a month and didn't think too hard or reread them in between, and I hadn't been eagerly awaiting them—I don't think much about Mull or keep up with his new books. I didn't notice a lot of the continuity errors that I guess were there, though I did notice the big thematic change from darkness being neutral to being more evil (though I have some thoughts on that, too). There were definitely some weird choices. The structure of book five felt very similar to Fablehaven's book five.

I liked Knox and Tess. I see reasons they would be introduced, and while they could have done more (Tess: spends entire series as the innocent girl, gets teleported around a couple times but never to anywhere from which she can get home), I couldn't help liking them. They're decent foils for Kendra and Seth, at least. I think I'd have liked more of them, over cutting them. I badly wanted Knox and Seth to sit down for a good conversation about mistakes and forgiveness.

One of the story choices that baffled or irritated me most was not putting Marat or Agad back in charge of Wyrmroost, after Celebrant lost his status. I guess the best argument is there wasn't time between them returning from Stormguard Castle and Seth's disappearance, and the explicit consent of both Kendra and Seth was needed, but like, that should have been the first thing they did. I guess no one thought of it. And I suppose there was still the issue of no easy way to leave.

There was a lot of religion, which I began to notice in Master of the Phantom Isle, and was surprisingly blatant in Return of the Dragon Slayers. Religious themes in books don't bother me, though I know that's a YMMV topic and I understand why some people don't like it. (Thank you to the Fablehaven fandom for, as far as I can tell, not getting into absolute hatred of Christianity.) But, well, they were still overall the fun adventures that I was reading for, even as they got more sad and the character arcs got deeper. I'm glad I finished and read through the whole series.

I was left with a lot to think about. I have ideas for fanfiction. Mostly canon compliant, set after Dragonwatch, with some earlier, and also one romance AU that I'm worried about people's reactions to the ship. I'm buying a lot of the books to reference more easily, since I like referencing books when I write and I'm no longer twelve years old with the time and urge to flip through and reread books a dozen times until I know every plot point by heart by the time I return them to the library, but I do have more disposable income.

So, uh, I'm not really one to rate books, but I'd still call these solid and fun overall, though they have their flaws. I far prefer enjoying books to criticizing them, so I'd rather like them and try to find ideas and headcanons that improve them, rather than linger on the elements I dislike. I want to be positive!

[itajoovts]

kendra won idgaf war in dragonwatch 2

[ratasum]

The Dragonwatch Krewe Recordings

Presenting - FINALLY - in full, the edited for the Dragonwatch Krewe Gorrik recordings.

Qirri's having such a bad time...

Recording 1

Gorrik: Testing… Gorrik, recording on behalf of Friends' Detective Agency- a-and on behalf of the Dragonwatch Krewe, of course. On-site at the Brotherhood's Jade excavation. Gorrik: After the recent demon run-in, our efforts to curtail Cantha's energy crisis are… postponed. Me and my team of experts— Qirri: "Your" team, huh? Gorrik: Our teams are strategizing a plan to remove said demon from its power source: a ley line housed within the mine— Yao: You're recording? Can I get some airtime? Yao: Engineering Grandmaster Yao here. Reporting from the trenches of an illicit jade mining mega-operation— Gorrik: Yao, there are case notes, not a holo-news broadcast! (clears throat) I'll continue logging updates as they occur. Gorrik out. Yao: Just trying to lighten the mood—

Recording 2

Gorrik: Case Notes, Entry Two. Today I ran further analysis on the unknown element present in the haze samples provided from the commander and the krewe chief’s excursion. Gorrik: Though still indeterminate, I suspect it's byproduct of the demon, likely agitated by its confined ley-line proximity. Gorrik: For now, I've set up a makeshift lab for experimentation here at the mine. It's humble, but rather quaint, if I do say… even if the krewe chief does disagree with my chosen location. Gorrik: Though in all honesty, she is also very hesitant on this plan at all. I do understand, of course I do; she and the commander have been friends for a very long time! Gorrik: Anyway. I’ve assured her we’ll leave the final decision to the commander, and as for the lab, it will serve our needs for the time being. Just need to keep out a few nosy kappa trespassers… hopefully that will assuage her unease. Gorrik: As usual, I'll continue logging my research as it proves pertinent. Gorrik out.

Recording 3

Gorrik: Case Notes, Entry Three. An unexpected visitor dropped by: Chul-Moo! I thought maybe he'd come to shut down my lab… Yao: He was over here? Yeah… he does hate things built without his approval… Qirri: He was a lot nicer than our first impression led me to think. Gorrik: But he seemed to take interest in our work. Particularly the previously mentioned haze samples. Gorrik: Of course, I was thrilled to recount our current hypotheses! But he seemed more concerned about potential health effects. Which made Qirri very uneasy. Gorrik: And that, in turn, made Chul-Moo strangely more anxious. Yao: Shouldn’t you be too? After all, the chief’s not been— Qirri: We don't- we don't need to talk about that. Gorrik: Anyway. I'll continue updates once confidentiality can be maintained. Qirri: Gorrik, I'm your krewe chief! Yao: And I’m a part of this krewe too, you know— Gorrik: Gorrik out!

Recording 4

Gorrik: While I usually record notes as soon as possible, the events that transpired recently… required a moment to process… Gorrik: It began when one of those kappa pests got into my equipment! I was just trying to get some… minor work done while Rama took the chief to a doctor in Seitung, but it started wreaking senseless havoc! In its fit, it smashed a haze sample. Gorrik: The sample was small. However, inhaling its contents in an enclosed area made me lightheaded. Gorrik: I knew it was unlikely to cause damage. Still, I went to recuperate on a cot at the medical tent. Gorrik: Once rested, I felt well enough to return to work. But when I opened my eyes, what I saw made my nausea return full force— Gorrik: Oh, Qirri, I—! And Detective! Rama, I mean— Qirri: We just got back. Is everything okay? Detective Rama: Or are we interrupting? Gorrik: No, no! Just recording some research notes. I-I can get back to them later—

Recording 5

Gorrik: Case Notes, Entry Five. Qirri and Rama sat with me for a long time to check in after my kappa incident. Which I suppose still needs explanation… Gorrik: Picking up where I left off: when I opened my eyes, I saw something I don't think I'll ever be able to forget… Gorrik: Blish was sitting across from me. Not in his golem body, but exactly how I remembered him from before his illness took over. Gorrik: He stared at me in a menacing way he never had before. Then his body…disintegrated… into a mass of writhing beetles… Gorrik: They swarmed me. I can still feel the prickle of their claws across my skin. At the point I I might suffocate… Gorrik: They vanished. Gorrik: Next thing I remember, I was clinging tightly to Yao, sobbing. They comforted me until I could pull myself together. Gorrik: Once I found the words, I told them everything. They stayed with me for a long time, then they returned later with some tea. Gorrik: I'm still shaken up and rather embarrassed about what happened. But I'm so grateful Yao was there to help me through it. Gorrik: Qirri’s insisting I go see Taimi soon, and I plan to tell her everything that happened. She plans to go with me… said she has some things she hasn’t been entirely honest about either…

Recording 6

Gorrik: Case Notes, Entry Six. We paid Taimi and Blish a much-needed visit and told them everything. She has a way of making both of us feel better. Blish was horrified, insisting he'd never hurt me like that. Though what Qirri had to say is worrying, to say the least. I think I speak for the whole krewe when I say we're just glad she finally told us everything. Gorrik: I do wish she would reconsider Taimi’s offer to stay in Seitung with her and Blish, however. I’m growing increasingly concerned about her health. Gorrik: R-regardless—! We also spoke about the implications. We think the unknown element I've been studying is causing these effects. Gorrik: What's most troubling is that this incident confirms our earlier hypothesis: these hallucinations aren't random. Gorrik: Based on the commander's experiences— and now my own and Qirri’s full vision as well— the delusions appear to target prime emotional vulnerabilities. Gorrik: The "how" of it all remains a mystery. But it does explain the demon's manipulation of one's senses. Gorrik: Now that we’re back, I plan to tell Rama and Yao about this development. Though it seems they stopped by in our absence… Gorrik: They installed a few kappa-repellent gadgets outside the lab and left a kind note with a plate of tea cookies. Gorrik: Picturing those two working together makes me smile. They seem on better terms lately. I hope the trend continues.

Recording 7

Gorrik: Case Notes, Entry Seven. Today was…unusual. Rama visited. That wasn't unusual. Thought his demeanor was rather…tender? Gorrik: Of course, he’s always been very paternal towards Qirri… though not so much towards me. Gorrik: However! Yao and Chul-Moo also visited. Yao did most of the talking—odd, as Chul-Moo's keen on speaking for himself. Gorrik: Yao explained that Chul-Moo experienced hallucinations. I asked him to elaborate: frequency, locations, etc. Gorrik: Rama made to leave, perhaps out of politeness, but Chul-Moo told him to stay. He said its better we're all made aware. Gorrik: He didn't go into much detail—his visions were of a deceased friend. And they only occurred in the lower mines. Gorrik: Rama pressed him about the other crew members, but Chul-Moo claimed that none had voiced similar experiences. Gorrik: He originally chalked any behavioral discrepancies up to stress, but he realized too late that it may be something more. Gorrik: Chul-Moo's accounts seems credible, if not a bit slow. And they're another data point supporting the krewe’s current theory.

Recording 8

Gorrik: Something unbelievable just happened! Chul-Moo visited again. Once certain we were alone - he didn’t even want the krewe chief in here with us - he began frantically rambling. Qirri: I was gone for like five minutes to get water, Gorrik, what in the name of the Eternal Alchemy— Gorrik: He admitted that he'd left out details about his hallucinations because Yao was present. Gorrik: Early on, Chul-Moo had worked on the forefront of the excavation. Alone one night, he heard someone run up behind him… Gorrik: Before he knew it, he was facedown. He could hear the attacker hissing while bashing his head into the ground. Gorrik: Nearly unconscious, Chul-Moo felt the attacker start chewing his leg. He suspects it may have been trying to eat him. Gorrik: With the strength he had left, he cast off the attacker. He sat up to see one of his captains, blood staining her mouth. Qirri: By the pinion gears—! Gorrik: Their struggle continued, edging closer to a mine shaft. To keep them from falling, Chul-Moo tried to ram her backward. Gorrik: But in that moment, she lunged. Instead of hitting him, she flew over his back, free-falling to the bottom of the mine. Gorrik: He was so shocked, he couldn't process it. His crew assumed the captain quit, as she'd recently been acting agitated. Gorrik: That's when his delusions began. He made me swear not to tell Yao, who'd known the captain… or Rama, who’d want to investigate. O-or Qirri because he didn’t want to upset her. But I had to tell someone… Qirri: We’re going to tell Garrus is what we’re going to do—

Recording 9

Gorrik: Case Notes, Entry Nine. I have a confession: despite Chul-Moo swearing me to secrecy, I couldn't keep this story to just myself and the krewe chief. Gorrik: So we paid Taimi and Blish another visit and I… spilled everything to them as well. They were shocked to say the least, but they were glad I confided in them. Gorrik: They agreed with Qirri, and echoed Chul-Moo's request to not tell Yao. There's no use upsetting them. I couldn't bring myself to do so anyway. Gorrik: Still, I feel better getting it off my chest. And as Blish pointed out: if I was stressed, imagine how Chul-Moo feels. Gorrik: Between the guilt and the…cruelty inherent in these delusions, it puts his behavior into perspective. Gorrik: While we were there, Taimi showed me something exciting: a prototype for a device that she, Blish, Joon, and Yao have been working on with Qirri during her visits to Seitung! Gorrik: And here I thought she was just traveling to see that new doctor of hers. Gorrik: It's designed to control the stress responses the demon seems to feast on, then channel that power back at it! Gorrik: It's based on the research findings Qirri and I have been working on. Gorrik: Qirri is still incredibly hesitant, but I think she recognizes that this is likely our best chance to win this thing. Gorrik: And that said, paired with Yao and Joon's jade tech knowledge, Blish's technical knowledge, and Taimi and Qirri's… everything knowledge… Gorrik: We just might have a solution to our demon problem!

Recording 10

Gorrik: Case Notes, Entry Ten! This is it! We've done it! Thank the Alchemy! Gorrik: Taimi asked me to stop by as soon as possible. When I arrived, she, Blish, Qirri, Yao, and Joon were putting the final touches on… Gorrik: Their newest invention! It boasts several features, not to mention a sleek design. Gorrik: I can't wait 'til the commander sees! Though, Qirri was extremely quick to remind me that I need to treat this with sensitivity… Gorrik: The commander's role in this plan will likely be the toughest and most psychologically draining. Gorrik: I still think she should have stayed in Seitung. I’m very worried about her health. Joon and I even talked, and I tried to leave without her! Unfortunately, she’s a surprisingly light sleeper. And she was very very displeased with my attempt to run off. Gorrik: I’m— I’m sure it’ll be fine, though! And we have a much bigger issue at hand, besides! Gorrik: I remain on pins and needles for the invention's debut. Demon, here we come! Gorrik out.

[orithereticent]

So I’ve been depressed so I reread the entire Fablehaven book series and read the dragonwatch books for the first time.

1. Raxtus is such a lovely character.

2. What were Ruth and Stan thinking putting NEWEL and DOREN in charge of a 10 and 12 year old. And why are they semi decent at taking care of them?