Hola, my favorite Seekers! đ
Your one-stop source of information is here! Did I keep you waiting? Apologies for making you waitâI was so focused on gossip-hunting that I had to push back this note! The love you showed on my last note had me hooked on uncovering more about Enoch. Did your ears perk up at that mention? đ
Alrighty, todayâs report comes to you straight from the mysterious side of the Glowing Forest where I spied a thrilling chase! đââď¸đ¨đââď¸ Now letâs get started before my target moves to her next destination.
The Call of Truth Part II (Wanna know what happened to Enoch?)
Community Update (No time for X? I gotcha!)
PREVIEWS JUST FOR YOU! (Unlocking more gems from my treasure trove! đŚ)
The Reveal: Faction Leader
Visual Delight: Venari Highlight
THE CALL OF TRUTH
PART II
Enoch ducked under the bushes; her forearms itched from the thorny figs on the ground. She pulled herself closer to a small opening underneath the branches and leaves. There he was. "C'mon," she whispered to her Folicri, tucking itself underneath her jacket.
She saw her motherâs pale face wandering in her mind. Enoch felt her presence closer and closer. That would all wisp away the moment the professor shifted his body. "No!"
He stopped and kept his gaze towards his mysterious guest. Enoch breathed a sigh of relief, rustling the leaves in front of her. Why is he here? What does Verity want from him? Who is that mysterious man?
She had been spying on him for weeks and still had nothing. Verity was demanding answers that were impossible to get. Enoch persisted. She needed to. No. She must.
Come out, please.
Her other hand gripped a deviceâan advanced tech for Venari to enhance sensory discernment. The device was connected to a chip inserted in Folicriâs nose. Yet, not all tech from the slums is as reliable as in the city.
"C'mon, work! Now's not the time to glitch!" She slammed the device against her other hand. Suddenly...
The professor immediately sprinted in the other direction. âWhat?! Already?â She whispered, chucking Folicri onto the grass behind her. The Folicri stumbled, but it immediately gained footing, racing after him. âCareful, careful...â
Enoch ran.
Her Folicri faded into the green canvas of the forest. The large broken trunks, rusty traps, and thorny branches did not stop her from sprinting towards her destination. Her mother's memory returned.
The shades of trees colored her vision, but she focused on the red dot on her device. Finally, itâs working. She needed to reach the outside perimeter of Folicri's location. Further enough to ensure that the professor wouldnât notice her.
Please, please, please.
The thumping of her heart drowned all other sounds as she zoomed through the forest, like a Crei on a mission. Her legs felt heavy beneath her. Desperation clawed on her chest as she gripped her device even tighter.
Where is he?Â
Then, as if the Kore had answered her wish, the red dot stopped.
As she was sprinting, she couldnât help but notice the number of trees and bushes in the area. The Laticus scuttled across as she slammed her foot on the shadowy grass.
She was near the red dot shown on her device. She immediately crouched down and studied her surroundings, but the inkling of doubt was evident in her mind.
Enoch glanced at her device again, only to see that the red dot remained. But there was no sign of the familiar trench coat.
Where is he? And where is Folicri?
Minutes passed when the young woman crept up from her hiding post. She tapped on her device again, but no change. As she was looking around, her heart dropped.Â
No.
There it was. Her Folicri tangled under the Larawa's web. The Venari's cries for help went unheard as it fought against the sticky substance.
Enoch staggered back, tripping over one of the branches on the floor. The dried grass crunched from her weight as her heartbeat quickened. âNoâŚâ she whispered, her voice trembling. âHe canât be gone⌠He canât beâŚâÂ
She struggled to claw her way up, wanting to continue her search.Â
But the darkness of her surroundings began to settle in. Her shadow from the afternoon light was long gone, replaced by the soft glow of the moon.
Her breath hitched. âIt canât be too late.â Her hands clenched. âIt canât be too late. I canâtâŚâ
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!Â
She froze... It was him.
Oh no, Enoch. I'm so sorry. đ I can't even begin to imagine the worry, fear, and disappointment you've experienced, especially with your mom's life on the line! How can Silent Tom be so heartless? đ
COMMUNITY UPDATE
If time isnât on your side, Nyrieâs note has you covered! Take a look at the latest posts from Legends of Venari to stay in the loop!
Sheesh! You wouldn't believe how fast I sprinted to avoid those running Venari. đââď¸đ¨ As much as I hate to admit it, Leolis gave me the fright of my life that time.
Have you guys checked out my Substack chat? I sure hope so! Feel free to chat, okay? No mushroom requests here. đ Pinky promise! đ¤
Now you know where I love to hide and write my notes. Donât hesitate to drop something when you pass by. đ¤
Ready for an adventure in this chilly place, Seekers? âď¸ Make sure you've got your winter coats on. 𧼠I remember freezing the last time I visited here. đĽś
I adore her! âŁď¸ But I know you eagerly waited for the reveal! Dive in below to find out who she is. âŹď¸
PREVIEWS JUST FOR YOU!
Talaw Faction Leader: Rhianne Ork
Your curiosity was heard. Meet the fiery leader of the brave and resilient Talaw Faction!
Talaw is one of the three leading organizations to stem from the disbandment of the Vocari. They focus on three main principlesâstrength, bravery, and resiliency. In the past, Talaw members employed traditional Talasakan methods to secure their Venari, capturing them with their bare hands.
Rhianne Ork is calculative as much as she is adaptable. She is an expert in identifying Venari's weaknesses and strengths due to her excessive time inside the city's training grounds. She once battled a Paloo and won... single-handedly.
I can't help but wonder if Rhianne had battled against my kin. đ¤ If she has, I'd be so curious to hear her thoughts on my strengths and weaknesses! đ
Venari Highlight: Nature Algala
From the inception of the initial model to the revamped version for the upcoming gameplay, witness the team's vision coming to life!
With tusks strong enough to pierce through tree barks, the Algala is as intimidating as it looks. One can hear their ferocious roars from the distance as they race their way down uneven lands and hillsides.
Here's a wild Nature Algala in action within the redesigned inventory view.
Even though Nature Algala seems vegetarian, I'd still be cautious hiding in the bushes. Just a tip from an expertâs POV. đ§
Thank you for reading this far, frens!
Iâm thrilled to finally share Enochâs adventure with you. đ I know, I left you on a cliffhanger, but donât worry, Iâll update you as soon as they make their next move. Letâs give Folicri some time to heal, okay? đ
So, I guess this is where I leave you. Nyrieâs gotta do what Nyrieâs gotta do. đ¤
BUT WAIT! Who do you think Enoch saw? Iâd love to hear your thoughts on that.
Oh, and last but not least, I'm genuinely curious about what you like the most from my notes. đ¤ Will you do me the favor of sharing your thoughts through the button below? Pretty puh-lease? đĽş
Muchas gracias, Seekers! AdiĂłs! đĽ°
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Hyie Nyrie, fantastic notes! Finally, a part 2 of the lore. I hope we get to see the other faction leaders in your future notes. Looking forward to the next one! đđ