PlayerOliver

When you were a kid, you lived with your grandmother in the small town of Silvertree, on the edge of a magical forest. Grandma is a witch, and she taught you how to use your magic to affect the natural world, too. “Magic is a part of you,” she always told you. “Learning how to use it means figuring out who you are.”

Now you’re 19 and on your own. After years of living in the forest while you perfected your witchcraft, you’ve returned to take care of your grandmother’s house and crow-familiar while she’s gone. Figuring out who you are feels more important than ever - not to mention, figuring out what Silvertree is. A lot is just as you remembered: the friendly generous next-door neighbors with a kid just your age, the proud town council, the quaint little shops with quirky punny names, the gentle shadowy forest full of magic.

Stone in the shoe

The girl doesn't make a sound for a few moments, just staring at you with wide eyes.


The girl almost seems frozen, as if she's never had to deal with a customer who's asked that question. Quite quickly, however, she forcibly regains her composure and carries on as if nothing ever happened.


"Also, does your cat have any dietary requirements?"


"I don't think so—she just likes whatever's tastiest."


The girl laughs, a little harder than you were expecting. You definitely get the feeling that she's nervous underneath her excitement.


"Well, then look no further than the 'Clara's Kitties' selection!" She points to a range of elegant packages, embossed with the name "Clara Kind" in gold letters. "Everything in this range is locally sourced and organically produced, and all cats agree it's just delicious."


"I'm sure it is," you say, nodding along and trying not to give away the jolt your heart gets when you see the price. Grandma left you with some money, but not quite enough for Arctus to eat solid gold. You remind yourself once again to stick to the basics of the plan, which for now is just to make sure Arctus won't go hungry. Of course, it's a little difficult when you're not exactly used to negotiating with very enthusiastic sales assistants. Or shopping in general.
