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

Immediately, you spot a flurry of activity near the park gates. Getting closer, you see Tobias by the donation stand, talking quickly to Gus and Dina. The lockbox is still there, but from the look on everyone's faces, it might have been a close call.


"Thank you so much for your help, Tobias," Dina is saying. Gus, who looks a little flustered, breathes a heavy sigh of relief.


"I can't believe it happened so quickly," he gasps. "I'm sorry you had to be the one to do it, but I can't say thanks enough."


Tobias shakes both of their hands before catching sight of you. When he reaches you, he shakes his head in disbelief.


"What the hell just happened? I literally had to stop a robbery. Except all I did was yell when someone ran up with a bag, so I don't know how much of a hero I am. It's weird, though—they were wearing this hat, and it had something on it like a house or a barn or something that I swear I've seen before. I can remember what it's from though. Oh well—I already told them what I saw, so maybe they know. Anyway—where did you go?"


Before you can say much more, however, Minnie comes running up to you, eyes wide with amazement.


"Did I see that right? Did one of you stop all that money from being stolen?"


Quickly, you and Tobias explain what happened. Minnie doesn't hesitate to grab a notebook from her pocket and starts taking notes immediately.


"Wow! That's impressive thinking. I'd definitely like to mention you both in my story about the fair, if you're happy to be included. Do either of you have a quote I could include?"


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