Black Hole: The Book of Iratus, Episode 99

Chapter 981

Three days later, day 59, Iratus would talk to some of the new members at Last Mistake. One of the people Iratus had done well talking to was Disputatio Sapphire Halberd, a male rabbitfolk with tawny tan fur with salt-and-pepper flecks along his back and cheeks and his hair was dusty brown with streaks of white at the temples. His eyes were green and despite his age, he was shorter than Iratus. His clothing was a layered linen shirt, duster coat, utility belt with pouches for various items.

Disputatio: "I figured everyone else was just passing through, but I talked with 'em—convinced them this place wasn't so bad."

He tipped his worn wide-brimmed felt hat, which had a faded red feather tucked into the band, and gave his hand-carved walking stick a spin.

Disputatio: "I honestly don't know much about the others, but any place we can bunk for a time, I say be grateful."

The rabbit accidentally unsheathed the hidden blade within his cane, then quickly clasped it and played it off. Iratus was aware of a few things about the rabbit. He had a satchel with a harmonica, a journal, maps, and bundles of dried herbs.

Iratus: "You and the others could settle in Lionhearth, if you wanted."

Disputatio: "Them? They're staying in this beat-up Last Mistake for the quiet, I think."

The rabbit checked his old picket watch.

Disputatio: "Oh, it's that time again. Excuse me Lord of Lionhearth, I have promises to keep."

Iratus: "Before you go—where's your lever-action rifle? You out of bullets?"

Disputatio tilted his head.

Disputatio: "Huh? I'm not lugging Whistleback everywhere—especially not in here. And yeah, I've still got ammo."

Iratus: "You... named your weapon?"

Disputatio: "Doesn't everyone?"

Iratus left Last Mistake to return home. His thoughts lingered on the older rabbit, who had somehow survived twelve years in the Nexus Prime. Even with all that time, he was still just a traveler—one who lacked a deep understanding of the place. He called it the Crossroads before he found Iratus's group, he didn't know most of the monsters, but he's the only other person Iratus knows who is aware of the ebony and one that seemed like a stalker that was personalized for him. Then there was the other travelers who came around the same time as him. Last Mistake was growing now too, not just Lionhearth.

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Chapter 982

Five days later, Iratus overheard a conversation between Fraus and Odorem in the communal kitchen.

Odorem: "So, how about that thing we talked about?"

Fraus: "Listen, Odorem, I'm sorry for avoiding you the past few days, but before the Nexus Prime—back in my old life—I was about to get married and become a mother to House Greenstone."

Odorem: "Oh... I think I see what's going on."

Fraus: "I've said that I married into their house, but I kept my Brassmoon name. When we die, we lose our most recent memories, and I honestly don't know if the marriage even happened before I ended up here."

Odorem stayed silent, listening closely.

Fraus: "And then there's the fact that, if we were to get married here, I'd feel like I was abandoning the person I wanted to marry before. Everything's been... complicated for me, especially when we started talking about a future together."

Odorem: "If you need some time to think, or if we should just have a civil breakup..."

The feline flicked her tail and sighed.

Fraus: "The real problem is that I'm still young. I've always wanted children. But if I try to keep my Greenstone name, I'll end up spending the next eighty years alone and childless. I don't want that life."

Iratus felt awkward hovering nearby, so he stepped away to attend to his duties, catching just the last part of the conversation.

Fraus: "That's why it's taken me so long to decide—I want to become part of your family instead."

Over time, Iratus also heard that Odorem's brother and Arcus were starting to build a relationship as well. Thirty days later, the two idols held their weddings on the same day: the marriage of Inlecebra and Arcus, and the marriage of Odorem and Fraus.

It was a surprisingly lively event—perhaps because people had really started to settle in, and so many more had arrived. But what stood out most to Iratus was the realization that this celebration would inspire others to start thinking about their own futures. And in the days that followed, more people began to explore dating.

More cabins were built, and more strangers passed through—mostly visitors and traders. But like Last Mistake, and like his own Lionhearth, Iratus knew more people would come to settle here, in the only real semblance of civilization on whatever planet they now called home in the Nexus Prime.

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Chapter 983

Otiosus and Bai Xue had waited a long time. On Day 105, they finally held their wedding, even though Bai Xue still hadn't quite mastered the local language. It made for some humorous moments, but the two made a great team whenever they worked together.

On Day 118, Victoria gave birth to two more children: Constantia Lionheart and Justus Lionheart—a mostly silent baby and a mostly loud one, respectively. Iratus realized he would soon have to expand his tower; in a few years, it wouldn't be able to hold so many family members.

Over the next hundred days, more people discovered Iratus's tower—some became part of Lionheart, while others settled in the mostly empty town of Last Mistake. A full forge was established in Last Mistake, now busy smelting and crafting: bronze from the tin and copper mined from the artificial mountain, and steel by melting down abandoned vehicles and metal scraps from old towns and cities.

New buildings began rising in Lionhearth, and the local militia grew steadily stronger. Their training paid off when a new monster infestation appeared—metalheads, as they were called. In response, Disputatio, one of the new rabbitfolk from Last Mistake, devised a stunning plan: he lured the monsters into a rocky crevasse and used the high ground to safely skewer them from above.

By Day 335, another Blackest Day occurred, though this time with minimal damage. Some locations shifted or changed, but the settlement endured. New families formed: Certamen of the Lost Quickness and Ardens Ignifera became the founders of a new household—Lost Fire. Sutura Vigilia Nocturna became the second wife of Confodere Oculi Acuti, and Astrid Kuivuus became the second wife of Otiosus after learning that Bai Xue's culture embraced plural marriage, usually reserved for the powerful or wealthy.

One of the new arrivals, a hyenafolk named Laedere Malondo, managed to swoon Praevalidum. The ant girl was completely smitten by his boldness—and his real hyena cackle.

Praevalidum: "In the realm of danger, that man is the first to dive into it. That's what the humans call hot."

Another newcomer, Collaboratio Diamond Rennick, a rabbitfolk, won Vesper's heart with his art and poetry.

Four years passed. Then five. Then six. At six years and twenty-one days, Iratus stood looking over Lionhearth. His tower could no longer hold his growing family, and he had begun building an outer housing section around the first floor—expanding the tower outward.

A few more wanderers arrived and were welcomed into Lionhearth. Even Last Mistake gained new members. As he stepped outside, Iratus greeted another simple day in the Nexus Prime.

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Chapter 984

Iratus took an hour to join in the military training led by Otiosus—and even just that one hour was intense.

Iratus: "How has everyone else fared so far?"

The other mouse man handed him a water canteen before answering.

Otiosus: "When people show up, they do well. Everyone's getting really good at being a soldier—marching, fighting, staying in formation—the works. The only ones lagging behind are the females, but that's mostly because the girls around here won't stop getting pregnant." He finished with a bit of a laugh.

Iratus: "Speaking of which, how have your wives been?"

Otiosus: "Astrid was kind enough to try the whole second-wife thing, and it seems she's finally settling in. Better yet, my two loves are probably in the running for top armed combatants. Astrid was just a merchant, but her species has this freakishly natural talent for combat. It's almost unnerving. But hey, at least now we know that those born from blood and those born from clay can intermix."

Iratus: "I wonder if Eirik will inherit any mousefolk traits."

Otiosus shrugged.

Otiosus: "I hope so. It'd be nice to see something of myself passed down."

Iratus and Otiosus chatted a bit more before Iratus went to check in with the Malondo family.

Iratus: "How has the mining been?"

Praevalidum: "Like in my homeland, I've molded the tunnels perfectly—or at least, based on what I remember. Tunneling wasn't my specialty, but I believe I made the correct calculations and used the right number of support beams."

From inside the cabin, a short hyena man—short for bloodforge species, anyway—was working on his bike. His fur was a sandy beige with dark brown spots and a stripe running down his spine, while his hair was white.

Laedere: "I'm still waiting on that whole conflict with Purple City. I'm gonna invent drive-by shooting for you guys. Hell yeah!" He looked over with a glint in his orange-gold eyes.

Iratus: "I'm always glad to see your enthusiasm, Laedere."

After checking in with the mining chief and her husband, Iratus headed over to the Diamond Rennick family.

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Chapter 985

Vesper was cradling her baby when Iratus found her in her own little garden plot.

Iratus: "I guess everyone's got their own little garden area now."

Vesper: "Maybe... This farming stuff is so hard. Everything keeps going wrong."

Iratus: "Yeah, my Ignis says the same thing with our garden. But hey, how's the pig collecting going?"

Vesper: "That's a nope. We need domesticated pigs, not wild boars. I mean, all these wild animals—bison, deer, and whatnot—they work, but I think we need to expand our area of control if we want proper animal farms to function. That includes the boars."

Iratus: "Does that mean I need to build a third wall?"

Vesper: "I think we either need to cut down a lot more trees or find a better ranching spot."

Iratus: "I see. I'll get someone on that. Say hello to Collaboratio for me."

Vesper: "Will do, Iratus."

Next up were Diffido, Echo, and Sagitta, just returning from a scouting expedition.

Iratus: "Still all clear?"

Echo: "That's right. Not a single monster. That Blackest Day twenty days ago didn't drop a single new creature—not even gray masks have shown up."

Iratus: "Well, maybe we need to expand our search?"

Sagitta: "We did a full rotation around the tower. Unless the farm folks aren't keeping proper tabs on their area, I'd say we've got a solid grasp of what's out there and what isn't."

Iratus: "Got it. Makes sense."

Before the scouts left, Iratus grabbed the young mouseman by the arm.

Iratus: "How's work been, Diffido?"

Diffido: "Honestly? I thought it would be more glamorous. But I've spent fifteen straight days on the move. Jobs are the worst."

Iratus laughed.

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Chapter 986

Iratus spent more time going over events and responsibilities with the others. He discussed the border with Resolutio, Parabula, and Salvos. He talked about the beach and how to make something of it with the Winter Winds family. Confodere, Liora, and Sutura gave their own reports on lootable locations, while the Hot Waves brothers and their wives worked on setting up expeditions into nearby towns and cities—gathering supplies and recruiting more manpower. Certamen and his wife Ardens focused on the burned-down city across the river and took the initiative to form farming efforts for the rice fields there.

Iratus also visited Last Mistake, which was becoming a haven for those who didn't want the crowded life of the main settlement and preferred the near-empty town. There, he looked over Malignitas's wares.

Iratus: "You've really expanded your crafting abilities."

Malignitas: "Meh. I think it's just experience. Or maybe it's the new moldings I've made to produce better metal items."

Later, Iratus took a trip out to the farmlands beyond the tower—to Commercium and Abrasione's farm. They had significantly improved the land, now including many more animals and hiring Lionhearth residents to keep up with rising demand.

When all his dealings were finished, Iratus returned home, where many of his children were now old enough to run around and cause trouble. Each of his kids resembled their respective mothers—a fact Iratus occasionally lamented, as he knew he wouldn't be able to have mousefolk children. But what mattered most to him was that his bloodline would continue on.

Once the children were put to bed, Iratus joined his four wives to discuss the day, their plans, and the future.

Victoria: "We need to focus on firearms, even if we have to make them ourselves. Purple City will come for us eventually, and I want to ensure we have military superiority."

Aestus: "I think if we just look big and scary, they won't come. We should build larger walls and towers. Peace through strength."

Ignis Yang: "Perhaps a fragment of industrial prowess—cannons, maybe even ships?"

Resonantia: "Leave military matters to me. We need to set the battlefield ourselves. Win the war before it begins."

Iratus: "Hey, if you girls want to manage all that, have at it. Once Purple City finally shows up, any prep work you've done will be a huge boon to my mental state."

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Chapter 987

The next day, Iratus was about to fall into his usual routine of checking in and figuring out what had been going on, when a new person was spotted at the gate.

It was a human male with short black hair, brown skin, and gray eyes. His equipment was clearly suited for wilderness survival: a worn canvas rucksack with multiple internal compartments, a wool-lined jacket with reinforced elbows and a stitched-on rank patch, lightweight climbing gear, and various tools and items. He also smelled faintly of pine and ash fire, and wore a brass chain around his neck.

Human: "Are you in charge, buddy?"

Iratus: "Yes, how can I help you?"

From the side, Otiosus joined the conversation.

Otiosus: "Yup, Iratus—King of Lionhearth."

Iratus: "Dang it, man."

Iratus still didn't like being called a king, and the human raised an eyebrow.

Human: "King, huh?"

Iratus: "I have no idea why people keep calling me that. I just own the tower, and people decided to live here too. What can I say?"

Human: "Right, well, my name is Elias Corbin."

He looked around the growing settlement, taking it all in.

Elias: "I'm from Purple City."

Otiosus: "Wow, three hundred miles, almost four hundred? All alone?"

Elias: "I'm used to it, and the Nexus Prime barely makes it more challenging."

Iratus: "Well, I'm glad to hear that. This place has given us plenty of dangers to deal with out there."

The human nodded.

Elias: "Thank you. I'm here to open a dialogue—see if we can find ways to trade between our two settlements."

Some of the onlookers from Lionhearth visibly tensed at the mention of Purple City, but the two mousefolk remained perfectly disciplined.

Iratus: "I see."

There was a pause, so the human continued.

Elias: "I don't know if you've come across any modern cities in your time here, but we live in one—and we have a lot of goods that could be of value to your community."

He glanced up, noticing the lights strung around Lionhearth.

Elias: "We even have electronics—things like medical equipment or entertainment devices."

Otiosus: "I'd love to find out what all the fuss is about those video games everyone keeps talking about."

Iratus, however, kept his eyes on Elias.

Iratus: "Hm. After one of my companions was killed, you do realize Lionhearth and Purple City aren't exactly on friendly terms?"

Elias: "Right... but you can't let that keep your settlement from growing. Politics is bigger than just one grudge."

Iratus: "I'm well aware. But random acts of murder don't make Purple City a trustworthy trading partner."

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Chapter 988

Elias: "The people of Purple City and its leadership are two separate factions. Many of us don't agree with what happened when your group came to meet us. I'm here on behalf of the people of Purple City. Just like you, we're working hard to build a place where people can live safely. I've read tales from old journals about the Nexus Prime—apparently, settlements like ours are incredibly rare."

Iratus paused, considering that. Journals—did he mean from the Summoners? He wasn't sure, but that wasn't the point right now.

Elias: "We can have peace. Our two settlements could thrive through trade."

Otiosus: "If it's alright with you, Iratus, let's give this man a seat at the kitchen. That's where we hold our meetings anyway."

Iratus: "Sure. Come on in, Mr. Corbin."

They brought Elias into the Lionhearth communal kitchen, where he presented Purple City's offers. The room quickly filled with murmurs of interest.

Vesper: "Seeds? We need seeds."

Ignis: "Real medical supplies?"

Iratus raised a hand to quiet the voices before speaking.

Iratus: "But what do you need from us, then?"

Elias: "I'm not even sure what you have. We need metals, blacksmithing, uh… food and stuff."

Iratus: "I'm not sure most food could survive the journey. It's over thirty days on foot to Purple City."

Elias: "You've got carts, and the farm up the road has a bunch of animals. Not all food spoils in a day if you handle it right."

Iratus: "Yeah, we could rig up an improvised fridge too."

People continued chiming in as ideas bounced around the kitchen.

Victoria: "We could hook the old generator to a real fridge if we needed to."

Salvos: "That still takes fuel—and we only get that from Blackest Day drops."

Iratus: "Regardless, I still don't fully trust Purple City, so I don't think we should just lay all our cards on the table."

Elias: "In the end, if you don't want to trade, then it can't be helped."

Iratus let out a slow sigh.

Iratus: "How about this: you write a list of what you need, and we'll see what we can offer. We've got plenty of tools and equipment we could spare. We'll try a small-scale run before we commit to anything long-term."

Iratus asked Fraus to show Elias around and escort him to Last Mistake, with a few others, to give him a better sense of what Lionhearth had to offer.

Once Elias was ready to move on, Iratus pulled Sagitta aside.

Iratus: "Our vehicle may be covered up, but can you move it to our secondary campsite before we return?"

Sagitta: "Ah, I see. What about the Humvee at Last Mistake?"

Iratus: "I sent Resonantia and Echo ahead to give them a heads-up."

Sagitta: "Got it. But I do have a question—if this guy reports back that we've got working vehicles and weapons, wouldn't that show how strong we are? Might help avoid a war?"

Iratus: "There was a saying the military had on my planet: When you are weak, appear strong. When you are strong, appear weak. I don't know how Earth cultures work, but where I come from, strength invites challenge. Humility is a virtue. That's why we'll do what we can to be friendly."

Sagitta: "Alright. Your call, sir."

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Chapter 989

It wasn't possible to hide the great forge from the human. Elias immediately recognized that it was more than just a simple blacksmith's pit—clearly a proper forge of advanced craftsmanship. Still, that made negotiations with him a little easier.

Elias: "I'm going to need more paper. If we'd known you had a forge, we would've written out everything ahead of time."

Malignitas: "Why don't you people have one?"

The one-eyed cat wasn't exactly known for being sociable, but his tone was even more curt than usual.

Elias: "We don't really have anyone with that kind of skill set. Honestly, we wouldn't even know where to start when it comes to building smelters or furnaces. As for materials—we've got broken-down cars all over the place, but no one's sure if they're even usable."

Malignitas: "That makes sense if you're not properly equipped. I've had to train a few people myself just to handle mixed metals. You need to know what you're working with—or you'll end up with garbage. I've also got some protective gear for dealing with materials that release toxic fumes when melted. Stuff like paint, rubber, chrome plating—you name it. But yeah, unless you've got a forge hot enough to actually melt the metal, don't even bother trying. Without the right heat, you can't separate alloys or purify anything."

After taking note of Lionhearth's capabilities, Elias began placing orders and discussing potential trades with Malignitas.

Malignitas: "Wait—can't you get that stuff from your city?"

Elias: "Purple City is old. By the time we took control, it had already been stripped bare. And then there's the farming issue. We just can't find proper agricultural tools. Sure, there are some old rural farms and houses scattered around, but most of it's ancient. We haven't found anything that really helps with our food production problems."

Later, back at Lionhearth, further discussions continued regarding the trade agreements. But before final decisions were made, someone else spoke up.

Bellum: "You want a lot of food—did you ever talk to the farm folk up the road?"

Elias: "The rabbit guy—Commercium, right? He told me flat-out to talk to the people at Lionhearth. He seemed pretty adamant about working only for your settlement."

Iratus couldn't help but imagine the usually lazy Commercium turning around with a thumbs-up of loyalty. His opinion of the rabbit had just improved.

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Chapter 990

Iratus: "There's one more matter I'd like to ask about before you head back."

He had gathered various supplies and gear for the traveler as part of their tentative agreement.

Elias: "Oh? And what would that be?"

Iratus: "There were some travelers from the Old Purple City. Then your people showed up, and it sounded like everyone before you was killed. What exactly happened up there?"

There was a brief silence before Elias answered.

Elias: "Some people didn't like how things were being run. Actually, it's still bad—Purple City is split into two factions now. We call them the Crowns and the Councilors. Anyway, right… about the former inhabitants. I don't know what else to say. A war happened. They lost. There just weren't enough people who supported them, and… yeah, it was a slaughter. Look, I don't really like talking about all that."

Iratus studied the man. To him, Elias seemed… guilty. Not just reflective—guilty.

Elias: "And besides the two tribes I mentioned, like I said earlier, the people themselves still have a lot of say about how badly the leaders have done some things."

Iratus: "I see. Would you say the same about your hunting patrols? I've had people report that some of your people have killed merchants—people who weren't doing anything wrong."

Elias: "Nexus Prime is dangerous. Monsters, warlords, crazy stuff roaming around. You give scared people weapons, and they overreact at the slightest threat. I do condemn any murders my people might've committed—and most folks in Purple City would say the same. Things got heated. Tensions got so high, the city split in two. I'm just here to get things we can't make or find on our own."

Iratus listened. He accepted most of what Elias said—for the sake of peace—but neither he nor many others in Lionhearth completely trusted Purple City. Once the human left, people had opinions.

Studium: "Weren't we told Purple City would be hostile to us or something? Maybe that AI thing you ran into was wrong?"

Others were more directly opposed.

Echo: "Everyone I cared about in Purple City is dead. I don't care what they offer—we shouldn't be trading with them."

Resolutio: "I agree. Sure, trade can bring peace, but only if both sides are reasonable. Their hatred and greed will bring them to our gates one day—and any resources we send them now will just fuel the war machine they'll use against us."

But not everyone felt the same.

Aestus: "Maybe we can have peace. You heard how divided they are—maybe we can work with the good people over there."

Before the end of the day, Disputatio Sapphire Halberd arrived from Last Mistake with something important to discuss.

Iratus: "Disputatio? What can I help you with?"

Disputatio: "I've been asking around. I heard it takes around fifteen days to get to the border—just to make the trade trip?"

Iratus nodded.

Disputatio: "Well… what if I told you I used to work in a place that had a solution to all that walking?"

Iratus: "Hm? Please explain."

Disputatio: "You've got two vehicles, limited fuel, and no steady way of replenishing it—unless a Darkest Day changes the area. But I'm telling you… I know where oil is still being extracted."

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EPISODE 99: END

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Episode 99 End Character Sheet
Name: Iratus Lionheart
Species: Mousefolk
Age: 20
Coverings: blonde fur, white gambeson (many repairs, some leather patchwork), leather gloves, tactical vest, tailorcraft backpack, leather plate helmet, delicate gold chain with a small pendant shaped like a lion's glare, flashlight, bronze breastplate, bronze full arm guards, bronze shin guards
Weapons: long sword, short sword, hammer, 3 dagger
Equipment: belt, belt bag, water skin, leathercraft backpack

Wounds: None

Armory: 12 short swords, 2 knifes, 7 daggers, 12 metal spears, 1 long sword, semi-automatic rifle, 4 hunting traps, 18 snares, 17 backpacks, 2 katanas, crossbow, bolt-action rifle
Aestus: gambeson, bronze breastplate, leather helmet, metal spear, 2 knives, short sword, bronze long sword.
Victoria: bronze breastplate, gambeson, leather helmet, metal spear, short sword, crossbow, 2 daggers, flashlight
Resonanita: steel breastplate, gambeson, metal helmet, metal spear, short sword, 1 knife, compound bow, flashlight
Ignis: bronze breastplate, gambeson, leather helmet, metal spear, crowbar, 1 knife

Important Treasure: a tarnished silver brooch, a small ornamental figurine, a few antfolk tapestries, some antfolk art, bronze lantern, bronze idol, some jeweled trinkets, iron lantern, silver lantern, gold crown with large sapphire

Lionhearth -
Home Base, Tower: Large Storage Area (many crates, clay pots, and wooden chests), Basic Workshop Area (lots of tools, woodcarving tools, glue, sandpaper), Kitchen Area (many tools, many cutlery items, pots&pans, makeshift grill, microwave), Library, Armory, Infirmary Room (surgery tools, first aid kit, plenty of medicine and equipment), Children's Quarters, Master Bedroom (proper bedding, sensual antfolk sculpture), Six Bedrooms (proper bedding), four portable solar panels, outside house area

Outside Base: Butchering Hut (modern butchery kit, smoking rack), Tannery Hut, Underground Storage Area, Garden Area (fenced in), Tool Shed, Wooden Wall, Second Wooden Wall, 9 Small Cabin, 14 Large Cabin, 2 Gravestones, Rabbit Hutches, Several Electrical Lights, Wooden House (Astrid), Kitchen Building, Guest House, Patchwork Garage (1 Humvee), Simple Dock, Watchtower, Schoolhouse, Compost Area, Small Workshop Hut, various private gardens, various small nimal farms

Books: 5 woodworking books, weathered leather-bound journal, 2 war game booklet, sketch book (from warband), 2 sketch books, Bathhouse Reviewers (entire 80 book series), playing cards, Fractura's Notes, Tempestas's Notes, 18 survival guides, 5 technical manuals, 68 fiction novels, 12 encyclopedias, 5 dictionaries, 28 cookbooks, 4 gardening guides, 4 crafting books, 30 educational textbooks, 6 religious texts, 10 diaries, 18 children's books, Ever Dark RPG, 15 different tabletop games

Year 6, Day 22

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TOWER FOLK:
Iratus of House Lionheart
mouse, male, blonde fur, blonde hair, gold eyes, 6'9, age: 20, b day: 350
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Victoria Mother of House Lionheart
raccoon, female, gray fur, black hair, brown eyes, 6'6, age: 20, b day: 5, (preg 1)

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Aestus of clan Riversinger
otter, female, red fur, red hair, blue eyes, 6'4, age: 19, b day: 99
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Ignis Yang
red panda, female, reddish-brown/white fur, black hair, golden eyes, 6'7, age: 20, b day: 344, (preg 26)
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Resonantia Diamond Heart Steel
shark, female, blue-gray hue skin, white hair, blue eyes, 6'8, age: 20, b day: 2
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CHILDREN:
Negligere Lionheart
shark, male, steel gray skin, white hair, gold eyes, age: 5, b day: 2
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Ruina Lionheart
otter, female, orange fur, vibrant orange hair, blue eyes, age: 5, b day: 330
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Gula Lionheart
red panda, male, brown fur, dark brown hair, gold eyes, age: 5, b day: 340
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Tenacitas Lionheart
raccoon, female, silver fur, dark blonde hair, amber eyes, age: 5, b day: 345

Frustra Lionheart
raccoon, male, gray fur, blonde hair, gold eyes, age: 4, b day: 338

Despero Lionheart
shark, male, blue-gray skin, blonde hair, gold eyes, age: 3, b day: 249

Tempestas
otter, male, white fur, black hair, gold eyes, age: 2, b day: 272

Nebula
otter, female, blonde fur, blonde hair, blue eyes, age: 2, b day: 272

Ventus Lionheart
red panda, female, reddish-brown and white fur, blonde-black gradient hair, gold with a hint of silver eyes, age: 3, b day: 17

Lignum Lionheart
red panda, male, fur of reddish-brown with golden-blonde highlights, especially around chest, muzzle, and ears, gold-blonde hair, amber-gold eyes, age: 3, b day: 17

Constantia Lionheart
raccoon, female, fur is pale gray with soft gold undertones, hair is light brown with streaks of black, eyes are bright gold with brown flecks, age: 2, b day: 118

Justus Lionheart
raccoon, male, fur is silver-gray with darker banding at the tail, hair is Dark blonde, slightly curly, amber-gold eyes, age: 2, b day: 118

Vindicta Lionheart
shark, female, dark steel blue skin with a pearly undertone, blonde hair almost white at the tips, blue eyes with golden rings around the iris, age: 1, b day: 159

Patientia Lionheart
shark, female, soft gray-blue skin with subtle mottling around the shoulders and back, white hair, gold eyes, age: 1, b day: 159

Pudor Lionheart
otter, female, copper-red fur, golden-red hair, blue eyes, age: 1, b day: 269
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NEIGHBORS:
Echo
shark, male, gray skin with a white underbelly, black hair, black eyes, 6'8, age: 44, b day: 142

Resolutio
goat, female, black fur, black hair, blue eyes, 7'0, age: 54, b day: 13

Dolor
hyena, male, rich brown fur, black hair, gold eyes, 5'1, age: 13, b day: 301

Diffido
mouse, male, black fur, black hair, brown eyes, 5'4, age: 15, b day: 145

Pusillanimitas of House Redtide
lion, female, tan fur, blonde hair, gold eyes, 6'8, age: 20, b day: 1

Communiquer Zircon Beaumont
rabbit, female, soft gray with white patches around the nose and underbelly, chestnut brown hair, Amber-gold eyes, 6'7, age: 29, b day: 88

Sagitta Cloud Wake
wolf, male, dark charcoal with silver streaks around the muzzle and tail tipfur, steel gray hair, ice blue eyes, 6'9, age: 45, b day: 33

Parabula of Arcanum Vitae
goat, male, sandy beige with dark brown patches along his limbs, black hair, bright green eyes, 6'7, age: 33, b day: 55

7 others: a female tanuki, a male hyena, a female raccoon, and 4 others.
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WINTER WINDS CLAN:
Studium of Winter Winds
fox, male, gray fur, black hair, blue eyes, 6'4, age: 17, b day: 190

Fuligo Leaf Shadow
otter, female, black fur, blonde hair, blue eyes, 6'2, age: 17, b day: 245

Bellum of House War Knuckles
cheetah, female, blonde fur with black spots, blonde hair, blue eyes, 6'5, age 18, b day: 91
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Ambitiosus of Winter Winds
cheetah, male, blonde fur with black spots, black hair, blue eyes, age 3, b day: 322

Vertex of Winter Winds
otter, female, gray fur, black hair, blue eyes, age 2, b day: 360

Virtus of Winter Winds
cheetah, male, sandy gold fur with dense black spotting, black streaked with blonde hair, blue eyes, age 1, b day: 162

Venatio of Winter Winds
otter, male, charcoal black fur with silvery undertones around the chest and face, blonde hair, blue eyes, age 1, b day: 207
Year 4, Day 210

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DARK SKY FAMILY:
Salvos Dark Sky
wolf, male, black fur, white hair, copper eyes, 6'8, age 30, b day: 66

Leitmotif Schlange
snake, female, yellow and red scales, naga bodied, gold eyes, age 28, b day: 229
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Ostinato Dark Sky
snake, male, black and red scales, white hair, bipedal, gold eyes, age 3, b day: 234

Discordia Dark Sky
snake, female, scales are crimson with deep onyx patterning along back and limbs, white hair, bipedal, bright gold eyes, age 1, b day: 6

Caligo Dark Sky
snake, male, scales are dusky gold with shadowy undertones, short, black hair with hints of auburn, bipedal, copper-red eyes, age 1, b day: 6
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OCULI ACUTI FAMILY
Confodere Oculi Acuti
hyena, male, dark brown fur, black hair, gold eyes, 6'9, age 30, b day: 239

Liora Woodleaf
deer, female, light brown with white spots, blonde hair, hazel eyes, 5'9, age: 29, b day 323, (preg 3)

Sutura Vigilia Nocturna
hyena, female, brownish-blonde fur with black spots, gold hair, gold eyes, 6'8, age: 22, b day: 364
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Candela Woodleaf-Oculi
deer, female, fur is tawny beige with faint white spots that form a flame-like pattern across her back, hair is black with golden highlights, unusually thick and slightly wavy, amber-hazel eyes, age 2, b day 168

Caelum Woodleaf-Oculi
deer, male, fur is chestnut with darker brown shoulders and legs, with only faint spotting, hair is blonde with streaks of dark brown near the roots, gold eyes, age 2, b day 168

Ferox Vigilia Nocturna
hyena, male, dark sable-brown fur with dense black spotting, gold hair, gold eyes, age: 1, b day: 219
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HOT WAVES AND BRASSMOON FAMILY
Odorem of Hot Waves
fox, male, red fur, red hair, blue eyes, 6'8, age: 27, b day: 86

Fraus of House Brassmoon
feline, female, bright gray, white underbelly fur, white hair, blue eyes, 6'7, age: 20, b day: 90, (preg 88)
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Vana Hotbrass
feline, female, pale silver-gray fur with a subtle red-orange tint across the back and cheeks, deep auburn-red hair, blue eyes, age: 1, b day: 174
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HOT WAVES AND WHITE SKY FAMILY
Inlecebra of Hot Waves
fox, male, red fur, red hair, blue eyes, 6'8, age: 29, b day: 343

Arcus of White Sky 
fox, female, slightly dark brown fur, slightly dark brown hair, blue eyes, 6'5, age: 22, b day: 326
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Excelsa Hotsky
fox, female, deep reddish-brown fur with subtle orange undertone, dark auburn hair, blue eyes, age: 1, b day: 235

Fidelis Hotsky
fox, male, mahogany brown fur with red-tinged highlights and darker markings along the shoulders, deep red hair, blue eyes, age: 1, b day: 235

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HOUSE OWLEYE
Otiosus of House Owleye
mouse, male, dark gray fur, dark gray hair, blue eyes, 6'8, age: 25, b day: 105

Bai Xue
fluff dragon, female, white fur, white hair, green eyes, 7'1, age: 28, b day: 309

Astrid Kuivuus
nixman, female, slightly purple skin, black hair, blue eyes, 6'0, age: 23, b day: 71
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Tranquilla Owleye
fluff dragon, female, white fur with light silver-gray patterning along her back and neck, pale silver hair with white streaks, deep green eyes, age: 1, b day: 246

Eirik Kuivuus
nixman, male, pale lavender skin, black hair, blue eyes, age: 1, b day: 81
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LOST FIRE
Certamen of the Lost Quickness
raccoon, male, dark gray fur, black hair, blue eyes, 6'9, age: 26, b day: 76

Ardens Ignifera
redpanda, female, red fur, black hair, gold eyes, 6'5, age: 24, b day: 187
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Fulgora Lost Fire
redpanda, female, fur is deep reddish-orange with charcoal-gray markings on the arms and legs; tail is ringed with darker red and slate-gray stripes, black hair, gold eyes, age: 1, b day: 251
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MALONDO FAMILY
Laedere Malondo
hyena, male, fur is sandy beige with darker brown spots and a stripe down spine, white hair, orange-gold eyes, 6'4, age: 20, b day: 22

Praevalidum
ant, female, blackish-brown chitin, dark gray skin, brown hair, green eyes, 6'5, age: 22, b day: 77
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Ferrox Malondo
ant, male, deep brown-black chitin with subtle sandy undertones on the limbs and thorax, white hair, green eyes, age: 1, b day: 3
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RENNICK FAMILY
Collaboratio Diamond Rennick
rabbit, male, fur is pale cream with soft gray ears and speckling along the shoulders, orange hair, hazel eyes, 6'11, age: 24, b day: 284

Vesper Red Queen
moth, female, gray fur, silver hair, brown eyes, 6'4, age: 21, b day: 37
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Aurora Diamond Rennick
moth, female, soft silvery-gray fur with creamy undertones around the cheeks, forearms, and tail base; subtle pale speckling across her shoulders, fluffy orange-tinged hair, brown eyes, age: 1, b day: 65
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(farm)
UMBRA OCEAN FAMILY:
Procella Ocean Drinker
weasel, female, blonde fur, black hair, green eyes, 6'5, age 26, b day: 207

Iter of Sanguinem Umbra
goat, male, white fur, blonde hair, brown eyes, 6'7, age 23, b day: 334
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Bothynus Umbra Ocean
weasel, female, blonde fur, blonde hair, brown eyes, age 2, b day: 351

Lamentia Umbra Ocean
weasel, female, creamy golden-blonde fur with subtle white patches around the shoulders and chest, black hair, olive green eyes with a golden ring around the iris, age 1, b day: 210
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(farm)
Levi Ackerman
nixman, male, light purple skin, white hair, blue eyes, 6'1, age: 26, b day: 303
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(farm)
THE COBALTS:
Commercium Jade Blue Cobalt
rabbit, male, white fur, black hair, gray eyes, 6'8, age: 29, b day: 221

Abrasione
hyena, female, tan fur with black spots, blonde hair, gold eyes, 6'5, age: 24, b day: 4
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Kuxatura Jade Blue Cobalt
hyena, male, tan fur, black hair, gold eyes, age: 5, b day: 284

Vulnera Jade Blue Cobalt
hyena, male, white with black spots fur, black hair with some golden strands, gray eyes, age: 2, b day: 189

Ruptura Jade Blue Cobalt
hyena, male, pale tan fur, blonde hair, gold eyes, age: 2, b day: 189
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LAST MISTAKE
Deficio
lion, male, gray fur, rich gray hair, green eyes, 6'6, age: 50, b day: 111

Malignitas of House Brokensand
feline, male, light black fur, light black hair, brown eyes (single eye), 6'7, age 33, b day: 343

Disputatio Sapphire Halberd 
rabbit, male, fur is tawny tan with salt-and-pepper flecks along his back and cheeks, hair is dusty brown with streaks of white at the temples, green eyes, 6'5, age: 58, b day: 183

And 8 others.
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(Last Mistake)
Clan Sootdrinker:
Pulvis of Clan Sootdrinker
otter, male, dark‑brown fur, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, 6'7, age: 35, b day: 180

Caedes, Mother of Clan Sootdrinker
mouse, male, black fur, white hair, green eyes, 6'5, age: 27, b day: 105
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Inertia Sootdrinker
mouse, female, jet black fur, silvery white hair, deep blue-green eyes, age: 2, b day: 315

Fumus Sootdrinker
mouse, male, smoky gray-brown fur that is darker around the limbs and tail, white streaked with faint brown undertones hair, pale blue eyes, age: 2, b day: 315