[Alternate Text: An image of a bonfire that has been constructed near the ocean. Sunset paints the sky a faint orange and warm yellow, matching the strong flames coming off of the stacks wood/logs. The sand appears black while the water is a muted blue with weak waves coming to the shore.]
Hi Hickory Patrons! π
I hope you're doing well.
Question: "Prequel breadcrumbs, ple...
2025-06-26 12:30:04 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: An image of a trolley car that has '1979' displayed on its front in a lemon yellow color along side 'Bourbon St.' as its destination (?). It has a burgundy, soft yellow, and brown color scheme. It has a well-dressed conductor in its front; the passenger seats appear mostly empty.]
Hi Evergreen and Hickory Patrons! π²π
Question: "What does Cha...
2025-06-25 12:30:01 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A close-up of a Ferris Wheel and a Merry Go Round at night, so their many lights beautifully shine, mainly in gold, blue, green, and red.]
Question: "The Carnival is in town! What attractions/rides are the ROs most interested in?"
Answer:
Oh, how I'm tempted to add lore about Fernweh's fall festival that's ...
2025-06-23 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Question: "Does C have a pet? Would they just kill their pet??? I read on Tumblr about how Mrs. V wasn't on board with Ruby getting one. It made me wonder about C."
Answer:
Eventually, we'll learn how R came to have Nox as a friend, but there is more backstory to it that's been hinted at in Book One/Book Two. Ms. Verner h...
2025-06-20 12:30:01 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A series of towering evergreen trees forming a verdant forest.]
Question: "Monsterfucking??"
Answer:
(It won't let me copy over the text emojis faithfully, but I appreciate them.)
This is on the table for TFS, likely splintering or shattering it, but it's a possibility. The b...
2025-06-19 12:30:03 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A series of towering evergreens creating a verdant forest.]
Question: "What is Mal's tarot card? π"
Answer:
I once answered this for the other ROs, just notably not Mal because it was quite some time ago when their route was kept secret until you might've uncovered it while playing Book One after its release. ...
2025-06-18 12:30:05 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: An image of a fancy ice pick set before a block of ice that has been chipped away, creating chunks and bits. The pick itself has a sharp, stainless steel point, while its handle is wooden with a curved butt.]
Question: "Mal, excluding the MC (no cheating), who could you stand being trapped in an elevator with for a few hours?"
Ans...
2025-06-16 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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[This is Part 1 of our Author's Choice! I was inspired to write narrative scenarios for each RO, so this post has: B, S, and R. The second one will have J, JR, and Mal and be later on in this same month since I'm still writing and trying to place our Q&As carefully for ~balance~. Hope you enjoy! π]
Question: "If the ROs ...
2025-06-13 12:30:05 +0000 UTC
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Question: "What does R's hatchet look like? Do you have any references?"
Answer:
I do! Although, it's somewhat of an amalgamation of a few references because we know I can be particular. (Me π€ R. Verner.) You'll find images and text below to help you better imagine R's beautiful and deadly hatchet.
To con...
2025-06-11 12:30:03 +0000 UTC
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Question: "What video games would the characters play?"
This list isn't entirely complete by any means! I tried to go with general themes, so please feel free to imagine more for your beloveds. π
(Unrelated: The Witcher IV looks pretty epic so far! I love Ciri's horse and she looks badass. I imagine some of you watched the tech demo too. π...
2025-06-11 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A bowl of fettuccine alfredo! The broad noodles form a delicate nest that has shredded cheese on top of it and a few pops of green from herbs. A fork/spoon combination is off to the side along with a bowl of extra cheese to sprinkle on top of the meal.]
"Question: For the ROs, what is their favorite meal? And do they have a specific memory that makes it so?"
2025-06-09 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Question: "What does the Fernweh gang think of C? Maybe not R, but the others??"
Answer:
B gives you a quick, 'come-again' type of look at you asking them this question. It isn't really their place. "I don't know," they hedge, hardly lifting a shoulder in a shrug. "It'll depend onβ¦"
To continue reading thi...
2025-06-06 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi Evergreen and Hickory Patrons! π²π
Question: "What do the ROs wear to bed on a normal night? Do they change their normal wear if they know the returning visitor is staying the night? "
Answer:
I almost answered about lingerie before re-reading. I'll do that eventually!
We've seen a glimpse of B's nightwear in ...
2025-06-03 12:30:07 +0000 UTC
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TL;DR: June has a variety of Q&A session posts, including Spicy π₯ones and those available only at certain tiers, but questions will be sprinkled for everyone throughout the month. The above picture doesn't nail all of that down in exacting detail. (Basically, there should be a lot more fire, tree, and leaf emojis.) Currently, I'm working on an...
2025-06-02 16:00:31 +0000 UTC
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Hello TFS Patrons!
I hope you're doing well. π
I, along with the characters of TFS, will be answering your questions throughout June, though that could be just the start. Questions/comments might spur character exchanges/reactions, reference material reveals, little snippets or specific scenes, new insight, etc. I'm open to whatever you would like to send inβfrom a question to a poignant quote to a truth/dare or 'Would You R...
2025-06-02 12:35:40 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: An image of an ebony motorcycle with some crimson pinstripe detailing; it's parked on concrete. The title reads: "Happy Birthday Mal!" in a heavy font that is crimson with a shadow lurking behind it.]
In honor of our favorite enigmatic serverβs birthday, I decided to unravel a bit of their mystery as a birthday gift more to you than to them! (Mal would prefer the word 'ex...
2025-05-26 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi Returning Visitors,
Key highlights of this update and reminders:
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May she rest in peace (pieces) because I'm just about done killing Marjorie's section. We'll get into that more, but oof, it's a doozy!
Onward to our next location and my teasing about its story links!
Mal's birthday is fast approaching. We'll be celebrating them.ποΈ It's difficult to s...
2025-05-23 12:30:03 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A header image of a stack of sheet music in low lighting. Pages are scattered around haphazardly with different titles/notes peeking out. The title of this writing is: 'Bad Timing' in white font with a black border to resemble the nearby musical notes.]
Flowing, classical music guides your steps to the ballroom as the sophisticated quartet plays another score that's a ba...
2025-05-19 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A header image of a stack of sheet music in low lighting. Pages are scattered around haphazardly with different titles/notes peeking out. The title of this writing is: 'Bad Timing' in white font with a black border to resemble the nearby musical notes.]
[EDIT: Re-sending this out to gently remind patrons that there are two versions. I...
2025-05-19 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A more abstract header image of what appears to be rolls of cotton fabric peeking out of a closet. The title is 'Private Affairs' in a ruddy red font that has a smudge-like effect around each word.]
There are two versions of this writing! You can select if your Returning Visitor is a solo Mal-mancer or not. π
A distan...
2025-05-16 12:30:10 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A more abstract header image of what appears to be rolls of cotton fabric peeking out of a closet. The title is 'Private Affairs' in a ruddy red font that has a smudge-like effect around each word.]
There are two versions of this writing! You can select if your Returning Visitor is a solo Mal-mancer or not. π
A distan...
2025-05-16 12:30:09 +0000 UTC
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This ramble is inspired by discussion on TFS Discord which made me realize not everyone has discovered what influences R's latest convertible.
They collect convertibles, especially vintage ones, although you can learn from other in-game scenes in Book Two that Angelique was originally their father's and that he (along with Roise) helped to cultivate this passion of R's.
More than passion went into their latest purchase be...
2025-05-14 12:30:01 +0000 UTC
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TFS features quite a few different Fernweh mommas π² who hav...
2025-05-11 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A header image of beautiful tulips in a variety of colors that are perfect for spring! There are shades of pink, mauve, yellow, and orange blooms. It's a close-up on a tulip section of a garden. The title is 'May Flowers' in a dark font with a white misting effect.]
"β¦What're you doingβ¦?"
Beckett's bemused question cuts your scan of the Verner gardens short when he j...
2025-05-08 12:30:01 +0000 UTC
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[Alternate Text: A header image of beautiful tulips in a variety of colors that are perfect for spring! There are shades of pink, mauve, yellow, and orange blooms. It's a close-up on a tulip section of a garden. The title is 'May Flowers' in a dark font with a white misting effect.]
"β¦What're you doingβ¦?"
Becca's bemused question cuts your scan of the Verner gardens short when she jo...
2025-05-08 12:30:01 +0000 UTC
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This ramble's title might surprise you because J. Corvin would seem like the model library-goer: well-mannered, often reserved, would put the books back on the shelves exactly where they belong, etc. However, I'm going to get into a 'rare' scene in Book Two. π There are quite a few of these when I'm accounting for more 'unconventional' choice combinations thatβ¦
To continue reading this ramble, please go:
2025-05-05 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi Evergreen and Hickory Patrons!
Because I released our Content Schedule (May) a day early and intended to have a post publishing today, I'm sharing a S flavored treat. π
Question: "Did S's lack of a father figure make them seek out the grandfather more?"
Answer:
S's bond with the TFS
2025-05-03 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi Returning Visitors!
I hope you're doing well. π
(I realize some TFS patrons might wish to be left in suspense, so I'm trying a new format with one that's for patrons with optional summaries and then a pictorial one for members.)
Hopefully, this Content Schedule gives you lots to look forward to.
2025-05-02 14:47:07 +0000 UTC
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Hello Returning Visitors!
To keep reading summaries/teasers for our upcoming content, please go:
here
I realize some of you might wish to be left in suspense, so I'm trying a new format with optional summaries.
I hope you're doing well. π...
2025-05-02 14:46:34 +0000 UTC
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Hi Evergreens and Hickories! π²π
I'm eager to share this narrative influence poll where your votes will leave a mark on Fernweh. It comes up in Chapter 10 of Book Two.
To continue reading this content and learning about this poll's context, please go: here
Password: mickey
2025-04-28 12:30:04 +0000 UTC
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