folklorist | ϡ - Chapter Thirty; Winter Wonderland antics [Voice|Action]

[ Good morning Luceti if you’re in town today, and probably in the surrounding areas as well, you’ll notice some large lumbering pure white figures walking about some might even be flying. No, no, they aren’t harmful in the least, although the creatures they take after might argue otherwise, and they are not yetis or other such things that come out in the thickest of snowfalls. What they however are the products of one derpy headmaster feeling the Christmas cheer thanks to the effects the Malnosso have put in place and him waking up very early in the morning after the snowfall last night to make said creatures. There will be various mythological snow creatures walking about today though none of them can make much noise or do much of anything, they’re pretty docile actually and if you wanted to you could probably even ride on top of them they won't mind, really! There will be a dragon with icicles for horns and teeth following Helios around as he makes his way into town. He’ll be there for a good portion of the day also making a majestic Griffin, and a snow unicorn. That’s not to say these are the only things that’ll be popping up. Other mythological creatures might be seen around as well. Phoenixes, mandrakes, minotaurs, kitsunes, Kodama in the more forested areas and even Nue. The list is really endless and well Helios has been having probably too much fun doing this. Some of them will be life sized, but nothing too extravagant or outlandish, lets say the tallest would be around ten or so feet tall, while others miniature. They’ll all be moving and just mulling about and you can be sure they’re movements are quite like the real things if you’ve ever encountered one.

They can be interacted with through the entire day with Helios sometimes in accompaniment. And later into the afternoon Helios will be found in the town square with his snowy dragon companion making your standard issued snowmen, each one getting their own complimentary hat, scarf, and pipe. He'll take a break and eventually pull out his journal for a short little network post. ]

Ah there's nothing like freshly fallen snow to make a good sturdy snowman out of, is there? I used to do it all the time back in Romania. I believe there was even a game that whoever had the best would have to make hot chocolate for everyone...with extra marshmallows. [ A thoughtful hum. ]

I was thinking...has Luceti ever had a snowman or ice sculpture competition? I've seen some extremely good ones around as of late. I think we could have a rather good turn out, quite the competition too, all in good fun though!

[ He may not be able to summon mythica into existence here, without the dangers of the side effects it would impose on his own world, but that doesn't mean he can't build them as an alternative! And because he just has to ask... ] Are there any creatures in your worlds that can control this element or are at least generally associated with it? Yuki-onna is one of the better known ones in mine. A tall and beautiful woman with black hair and blue lips. She's said to be quite cold, figuratively and literally, but she also has a more motherly and good side to her. The Snow Queen is another one, based on Yuki-onnas, and then there's even Jack Frost too. All are very similar in the fact that they deal with this element. And let's not forget Yetis, interesting beings yetis are. They have quite knowledge of mountaineering not that I expected any less of course.

[ He totally knows this from experience guys. Not like anyone is surprised anymore. ] I suppose Santa Claus can work too tis the season after all! I wonder if the people here had anyone like him? Ah, well, left to speculation at this point hm? I do hope everyone has a good holiday though, you can never get too into the spirit of things.

[ Albeit the Malnosso seem to fit that bill at times...but, no, he is not going to let the Malnosso ruin his Christmas not this year. Finally around later in the evening all the snow mythica will go back to being their snowy, sculptural selves, and can be found throughout the village in regal more natural poses. ]

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It is surviving very much so. And their beauty is something I've found to be unmatched, especially when they're covered with freshly fallen snow.

[ Helios smiles fondly at the image remembering how beautiful it was to wake up on Christmas day to snow falling. ] My family used to go sledding quite a lot on them. Ah, well, in place where their weren't so many people. Magic, you know? But it was...nice. I wonder about the mountains here actually and how well they could be used for something recreational like.

... Sledding...? [Yes, the concept is entirely foreign to Robert. And indeed, many physical activities that require much in the way of outdoors space have fallen by the wayside on Terra.]

And why was it... magical?

Yes! You find the biggest mound of snow or hill and you take a sled, preferably a wooden one...or trashcan lids sometimes worked and you slide down the hill on them! [ Helios is smiling like a derp don't mind him. ]

It's really quite fun. As for the magic bit. If we found a good spot with little people around and not a big enough mound of snow...well I'm sure you can figure out the rest. We made our own snow mountain.

[Robert certainly doesn't mind that smile. It's so bright and beautiful...

Though he definitely winces at the idea of a wooden sled.]

... Does it... have to be wooden...?

... And is it... not dangerous, to do this without... protective gear? [A frail little thing like him going down a hill?]

Oh heaven's no! It can be anything you want. Plastic, metal, rubber. Anything at all! You don't even have to use a sled if you don't want. Go the old traditional natural route and make like a penguin. [ Helios chuckles at the image because it is a rather ridiculous idea if he's ever had one. ]

Ah no. Snow's quite soft so it typically doesn't hurt. And with freshly fallen snow like this? It's just about perfect actually. Though I-I fully understand you trepidation on the matter.

[Penguins... one of the species most threatened during the Great Cleansing. Robert has never even seen a living one...]

Well... perhaps protective gear would... eliminate any issues...? [Only Robert would be paranoid enough to wear a helmet for sledding. Still...] I am... not the most resilient of individuals...

... But... if you were willing, I... I would like to try this, just to see what it is like.

[ Helios casts Robert an understanding smile. Safety first. ] Oh! Well yes it would, snow also lends itself to being rather soft, so there is that too. But extra precaution never hurts! [ He smiles. ]

We'll stop by the shops to see what they have. Otherwise I could make a barrier to help. But I am most certainly willing, Robert.

[ He'd never deny someone trying something new granted it was safe. Sledding is one of the many things he could get behind trying. ]

[... Oh, a barrier would be an idea. Still, Robert is not the kind of person to first consider magical solutions.]

... If we can, Helios, I would be delighted...

... Thank you.

[He does so much for Robert...]

Of course we can! And it's really no trouble, Robert. No need to thank me. I wouldn't mind going right now. Unlees-unless you're doing something else at the moment?

[ He's just excited about this, okay? He hasn't gone sledding in forever and while it's mainly for the younger generations Helios can't help but find Robert's unknowing and lack of experience in the matter entirely to be endearing. ]

Ah... not at all, Helios - in fact, I... have plenty of time.

[Where Helios is concerned, Robert can always find time.

And hey, it's not like he hasn't indulged in some childish habits before...]

... You will simply... n-need to instruct me...

ϡ - Chapter Thirty; Winter Wonderland antics [Voice|Action]

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