#roan of the kokhuri

[dreams-of-the-arcana]

Happy Birthday Muriel! (I’m only a little late in my time zone 😅)

Happy Birthday, Mountain Man!

Vesuvia boasted a large diverse group of citizens and if you listened to the Praetor, full of juicy gossip. Luckily, few people listen to the Praetor. It probably has something to do with the worms falling out of their pockets... or just being unsettling in general...

The Praetor did try though and it was them who brought up the subject Muriel tried to avoid:

“Oh my, a birthday! How wonderful! I know a magician who has a talent for surprise parties.”

Suddenly the Mountain Man’s muscles seized up and he jumped up from Nadia’s brunch to excuse himself. Cleo grimaced at Vlastomil before excusing herself as well.

“Mon amour,” she followed after her lover. “You know Andi wouldn’t do anything like that to you.”

Muriel gave a small huff as a reply. He’d known Andi since they were teenagers and while he didn’t think she’d do it, there was always an edge of doubt to the actions of the little magician.

Cleo sighed but slipped her hand into Muriel’s to twine their fingers together. Her reassuring helped a little but not quite enough. The journey back to the hut was mostly silent except for Cleo’s humming and by the time they reached the forest he’d started to calm down.

Until...

Inanna burst up from a patch of tall grass to intercept her human. Around her neck was a blue bow with a letter attached. Muriel narrowed his eyes, he knew that handwriting.

“Muriel,

As one of your best friends, I would like to inform you that your request for everyone to ‘just forget’ about your birthday has been denied. Better luck next year.

P.S. We’re at your house, no one will jump out so please don’t throw anyone... again.

- Andi”

True to the letter, as the couple got closer they began to hear the telltale signs of a party. Julian’s fiddle was cutting through the forest with a fast happy song and voices could be heard chatting. Inanna brushed against Muriel’s leg and he reached down to pat her. He knew she just wanted him to have a good time.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”

His friends yelled out as Muriel and Cleo came into view. Notably though, they hid behind the tables as they did it.

Muriel rolled his eyes. He’d only thrown one person and it was their fault for sneaking up on him.

Andi’s large green hat poked up from behind a table until he saw her eyes peek over at him. Cleo tried to stifle a giggle.

“Whis...” Muriel shot Andi a stern look. Though she wasn’t deterred. The smaller mage stood up and proudly presented a lemon cake that looked as though the decorating process had gone awry. Icing and edible flowers were scattered around in seemingly no order.

“Papa!”

Ah.

Magni leapt over the table with Roan following as fast as his little legs could go.

“Andi let us help her make your cake!” Magni’s smile was as bright as the sun and Roan reached for Muriel as soon as he got closer.

“Roan help!”

“Roan did a great job! Didn’t you?” Magni praised his little brother who bashfully laughed.

It was too much and Muriel found himself smiling, how could he be angry at that? He pulled his sons in for a hug.

“Alright, lets see the cake then.” He sighed but the smile stayed put.

Andi grinned and brought it up to him with a small candle flickering.

“Make a wish, Muriel!”

Muriel looked around at all his friends gathered to celebrate his life then down at the two boys he loved so much and finally at his wife who stood at his side with a radiant smile.

What more could he wish for?

“Roan wish!” Little Roan puffed his cheeks up and blew at the candle as hard as he could. The whole forest seemed to fill with laughter.

[dreams-of-the-arcana]

Character Bio: Cleo Rosehyn

Age: 28 (ish)

Pronouns: She/Her

LI: Muriel

Sexuality: Pansexual

Birthday/Sign: March 8/Pisces

Origin: Celtica

Height/Weight: 5’5” 140lbs

Tarot: Justice

Favorite Food: Pavlova with spiced pears

Favorite Drink: Champagne

Favorite Flower: Wisteria

Familiar: Anu the Jaguar

🔥 Spicy 🥰 Fluffy 👿 Angst ⚠️ Potentially Triggering Elements

Fics:

Canon

The Beginning of Cleo - A small child survives the decimation of her village but what now? ⚠️

It Only Takes One Spark - Young Cleo meets a handsome mercenary and her life changes. 🌶 (Flirty)

We’ll Get Along Just Fine - Everything’s changed now, what do you talk about on the ride there? 🔥

Self-Control - Monty and Cleo’s first night together does not go as expected. 🔥

So It’s War? - After Monty’s surprising announcement Cleo begins to wonder if her training is enough.

How Much Do You Want Me? - Who breaks first, Monty or Cleo? 🔥🔥

When You Touch Me - Soft sentance prompt 🥰🔥

Honeymoon’s Over, Doctor - It all went wrong, can Monty and Cleo work it out? 👿🔥⚠️

He Can Never Know - Unintended side effects catch up with Cleo with the birth of a son. ⚠️👿

Whispers and Rumors - Monty is Count Lucio now and Cleo is the only one who can calm him down. 🔥👿⚠️

Who’s The Guest In The Right Wing? - Cleo meets with an unusual guest, the Scourge.

Pride, Bias, and Accepting You’re Wrong - Cleo admits her misunderstandings and the new pair find a compromise. ⚠️🥰

A Dance To Remember For the Forgotten - Soft moment between Cleo and Muriel in the midst of so much unease. 🥰

Caught - The Masquerades were always dull when Muriel just wanted to be alone with Cleo. 🥰

The Violence Within - In a violent world, violent things will happen. They don’t have to define a person. ⚠️👿🥰

Will You Look Me In The Eye At The End, Dear? - Lucio would never give up Cleo so easily. ⚠️👿

From The Darkness, Now What? - Is it the end for Cleo? Or just the beginning? ⚠️

Stranger In The Woods - Muriel finds a familiar face out in the forest. 👿

Soft - Muriel hoped he would be forgotten but for the first time he discovers what it means to be known. 🥰🥰

First Of The Season Visitor - Cleo’s excited for the changing of the seasons and the special guest it brings. 🥰

Magni - Cleo sees a face she could never forget. 👿🥰

Magni Pt. 2: The Blond Canonball - Magni is back in her life and he’s quite a handful. 🥰

Together - Count Lucio is back but if he wants Cleo then he’ll have to go through Muriel. 👿🥰

Who Am I Now? Pt. 1 - The war is over and Lucio locked away. But now, Cleo wants some answers. 👿

Anu - Cleo finds her familiar. 🥰

New Beginnings In The Snow - Muriel and Cleo’s wedding. 🥰x10000000000

Our Little Family - Family fluff for Muriel, Cleo, and Magni 🥰

A Blessing In Disguise - Cleo brings Julian the perfect gift. 🥰

I Can Wait - Fluffy Muriel and Cleo. 🥰

AUs

Accidental Kiss - CleoXMaggie 🥰

Out Under The Stars - CleoXMaggie 🥰

Red Caps - Fae AU CleoXMuriel

Forget-Me-Nots In Our Secret Moment - Red Caps Sequel 🥰

In the Line - Modern Co-Parenting AU

Cleo x Aster ( @xvi-the-tower )

Better Than Good 🥰

Sunflowers and Daisies 🥰

First Kick(s?!) 🥰

Misc.

Hidden - CleoXMuriel 🥰🔥⚠️

Anu

Children: Magni Cleosson & Roan of the Kokhuri

Art

Reface app fun

(Art by @joeyhazell-art and @frankielucky )

(Art by @miel-1411)

(Template by @/savenkey, Cleo by @punky-peach and card by me)

[dreams-of-the-arcana]

Fan kids!

Andi x Asra

Ayda & Daniyah Alnazar

Cleo x Lucio

Magni Cleosson

Cleo x Muriel

Roan of the Kokhuri

Link in case you’d like to use this Picrew ❤️