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Upon the start of the equestrian festival, Verity brought Venor and some of their horses to Jorvik Stables to board there through the duration of the event.

Up until this point, the vampire went outside exclusively during the night. Venor had always assumed it was because Verity would die if she set foot in the daylight. Apparently, this was not the case; the sunlight doesn't kill vampires, but rather keeps them weak and diminishes their energy. Verity often complained of the light burning her skin as she hurried to rest in some shade, though it seemed it wasn't bad enough to cause any actual physical burns.

Unlike Venor, Verity was already quite intent on impressing the Baroness, and had bought another new horse - because of course she did - to display her prowess with training up her equines.

Venor had to hand it to her; as cocky as she was, she had the skills to back it up. The arabian cross she'd purchased, Bullseye Racket, was about as anxious and hot-headed as any purebred arabian, very green when Verity had bought her. Already however, the mare was noticeably more confident around crowds and unfamiliar obstacles, and even stood still a few times.

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Warren had strayed from his home in the far north some days ago, feeling he was ready to explore and see the world for the first time. His creator had warned him to be wary of the peoples inhabiting the lands, as they can be dangerous and deceptive creatures. Thusly, Warren had largely kept to himself thus far.

A crisp chill hung in the moonlit air, the forest as loud and alive as it could be this time of year. Trickshot Cascade, Warren's haflinger mare, kept her senses sharp for any potential signs of danger as they meandered through the wood.

A flicker of light ahead had the pair stopping in their tracks. There was no sound, only a greenish blue glint growing larger and brighter as it emerged from the foliage. It floated in the air like a brilliant firefly, as did the couple others that soon appeared around them.

Warren knew little of wisps, but he always found them a wonderful sight to behold. He'd see them so rarely back home, they never revealed themselves around his creator; perhaps they were shy?

The angel rode after the wisps, which playfully ducked around trees and zipped circles around him to avoid capture. This went on for a short while before one drew closer to him more deliberately, causing him to stop.

The wisp tentatively zipped side to side as it slowly approached, its mesmerizing light doing well to keep Warren's attention.

And then, in an instant, the wisps had all vanished. Trick perked her ears with a snort, looking into the distance. Someone was coming.

Before Warren could think twice about it, Trick had already veered from the distant hoofbeats, trotting swiftly away. Unscrupulous folks tend to roam at night, Warren heard, so he let the mare bring him where she thought would be safe.

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Yes

who wanna talk to me

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Jumps today! 🫶🏼

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It's not often Fane's work brings him away from Bloodfell Estate - even less so would he find need to head into the wilds like this. Typically, he is the one to handle paperwork and finances, keeping track of their dealings, the kind of thing the others tend to think 'boring.'

However, Fane isn't above the occasional excursion.

So Tarzia's hooves prodded along through dead grass and patches of snow, over one hill after another as the pair made their way further from civilization. The alkak mare had been donned in light armor, although Fane had neglected to bring weapons; he wasn't here to fight today. He'd caught word of unusual activity out this way, and thought it best that he investigates the matter himself.

Things shouldn't get too dicey anyway, preferably there'd be no confrontation at all; but even without his weapons, Fane was confident in his ability to handle himself. He has quite the silver tongue, and brought plenty enough funds for bribery. Should all else fail, he didn't necessarily need a blade to do some damage.

The mare moved in a dramatic, exaggerated gait, tossing her head back with a loud snort.

"We are alone, who are you trying to impress here?" Fane chuckled, shaking his head.

When he'd begun working with Tarzia, he worried for a while if something was wrong with the way she often raised and tossed her head like this. By now he had figured out that nothing was wrong at all; it's merely something she likes to do, the big drama queen she is. Fane figured she must be excited to be out and about in a new place, the rising temperatures have been lovely for long rides as of late.

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Just an Angyy boy. And his Horse. Taking on the world~!

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New Crafting Animation!

I actually find this new animation hilarious! It's still kind of clipping like the old animation, but it's so... weird? Like, what's happening here???

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Cahnged outfits a couple times, couldn't not splurge a little on a couple of the newer items~

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So, anyone want to get turned into a vampire? 😂

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The weather was warming up, and Verity couldn't be more excited to see the first green sprigs pushing up from the ground.

Starfall Extinction, aka Star, seemed to be getting spring fever too. The mare was a cross between a standardbred and a cukurova, and had come to Jorvik with Verity so the vampire wouldn't be without a steed. She hadn't much enjoyed the winter they'd arrived into, so the warmer temps had her frolicking and playing in the paddock all morning.

Verity figured a proper gallop would do her some good, and brought her out to the racetrack to run a few laps while it was unoccupied.

While enjoying the thrill of the run and the coo wind in her fac, the vampire couldn't help noticing the metaphorical significance of how she's been feeling these few months. She's been having her fun, yet ultimately just running in circles, going nowhere. Verity couldn't let herself forget why she's returned…perhaps now would be a good time to start seeking humans to turn and rebuild the vampire population on Jorvik.

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‘The Hanoverians look too much like the DWBs, selles and the Belgians!!!😡’ yes that’s because they’re all horses 💔

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Did I take too many pictures of my newest boi? No, never XD (Also still donned in my Valentine's outfit due to indecision as to what I ought to change into lmao)

I've heard a lot of people saying the new hanoverians look like a mix between the selle and the belgian warmblood, and like...yeah actually, I agree and I think it makes sense. They're all warmbloods, of course they're going to be similar 😂

I don't know how people feel about the 'bouncing jump' (or whatever it's called) being essentially reused on the hanoverians, but personally, this greatly pleases me. The selles are a beautiful breed, but personally, the animations were a dealbreaker for me. I really like the hanoverians' animations however, so I'm really happy I get to have a horse with that special move/gait/whatever without having to buy a horse I otherwise am not a huge fan of.

The trot is just a little bit weird, but I actually kind of like how bouncy it is XD If only the animation were a bit smoother/more lively, it would be perfect!

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The evening started the same as always. Venor got up before Verity, putting on some calming music and making her a small cup of chamomile tea, in the hope that she'd be calm tonight and not draw her sword on anyone. Vampires may not be able to eat, but they could still have other liquids; just not in great quantity.

The pair headed out to work with the horses after. Venor stuck with Flash in the Dark again, and Verity tacking up their newest member of the stable, a Clydesdale and Waler cross named Broken Ferocity - aka Sable.

Sable was quiet and stubborn in the saddle, though he was excellent on the ground. He doesn't seem to know much how to interact with the other horses, and thusly get bullied a lot while turned out. He was a good steed though, the only time Venor saw him really go haywire was the time Verity tried using spurs on him. Bad idea.

Getting the horses warmed up, they set out to train cross country together. There really wasn't any discipline they had to leave equestrian center grounds to train - excluding jousting and archery - which felt…odd, to Venor, even after staying there for a few months now.

After Verity showed up at Venor's doorstep in Jarlaheim, she'd dragged him out to stay with her at the Silverglade Equestrian Center, because apparently her family and that of the Baroness have some kind of history.

Venor hadn't wanted to leave Jarlaheim - nor become the vampire's familiar - but he had to admit…the facilities here were pretty nice. No shortage of paddocks and arenas, and the gardens were pleasant when he wasn't working. And, as difficult as Verity could be…she proved to be incredibly wise at times, and she was a great teacher. He couldn't say she didn't treat him well. …Usually.

After a few laps around a course, Verity turned to Venor with a wicked grin on her face.

"Hey, want to chase those freaks in the woods?"

Venor blinked. "What?"

"Y'know. Those cultists lingering about Valedale and Hollow Woods," Verity clarified.

"The druids?" Venor questioned, "At this hour? I don't think that's a good idea, you know we can't just go around hurting people--"

"I'm not going to hurt them, just chase them around a bit. Put the fear of darkness in them," Verity grinned, starting at a trot towards the forest.

"But-- why?" Venor questioned, tentatively following behind her just to stay within earshot.

"Because I crave a chase and need to get it out of my system, THAT'S why!" Verity laughed. "You coming or what?" She prompted, stopping briefly to look back towards him.

Venor paled at the very idea of going into the woods at night, stopping his horse right then in a silent 'absolutely not'. It can't possibly be safe out there after dark! Aren't there wolves and trolls and such!?

"Fine then you fucking pussy, I'll go by myself!" Verity quickly decided with a smirk after a brief silence, cantering into everwind fields to eventually vanish into the treeline on the horizon.

Yeah, the whole 'calming wake up routine' thing never really worked on Verity. Every night she wakes up and chooses violence, and Venor has little choice than to be an accomplice to it when he inevitably cleans up her mess.

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the people yearn for wlw horse girls

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i dont fuckign get it how theres no jay x reader fanfiction out here like dude is literally the hottest person in the game and i want them to run me over with a car!!

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