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The team stands on a beach at sunset

Tales from the Hunt Society: Dodon’t Worry, Be Happy

In a small town like Crescent Cove, word travels quickly, especially when there is a feast involved. Following the felling of two fresh and delicious Bigshells at the hands of Lyne, Eira, and a couple of Blitzballers, culinarians quickly took to taking it upon themselves to make a feast for everyone....

Published In Issue 61 On January 22, 2023 ·  5 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
Guildmarm Ellie finishes decorating the HQ, in a pop-up book style

Tales from the Hunt Society: A S-Troll Through the Woods

Save for the constant offbeat crackle of fire, the night was silent now. Meridia, Eira, and Lyne, all huddled around it for warmth and the sense of safety it brought. Despite the enduring trials they were facing, none could sleep....

Published In Issue 65 On February 19, 2024 ·  6 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
Guildmarm Ellie finishes decorating the HQ, in a pop-up book style

Tales from the Hunt Society: A Starlight Story

“There! All decorated!” Strings of lights sparkled and danced along the walls of the gathering hub. It was a delightful addition to the cozy gathering chambers that were, sadly, empty save the Guildmarm....

Published In Issue 58 On December 27, 2023 ·  4 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
Adventurers playing blitzball!

Tales from the Hunt Society: Chapter 8

Healing a heart is not always done in the same way. For Meridia, time with family and encouragement from them was the remedy she needed. Lyne and Eira were less sentimental....

Published In Issue 56 On December 11, 2023 ·  4 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
Meridia sitting in a chair

Tales from the Hunt Society: Chapter 7

“I need some time off.” That’s all Meridia had to say for Ellie to approve a leave of absence for the team. In her weakened condition, Meridia would not be particularly fit to fight....

Published In Issue 54 On November 27, 2023 ·  4 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
Guildmarm Ellie stands surrounded by piles of books

Tales from the Hunt Society: Chapter 6

“Ah… Here it is.” Ellie stopped flipping through pages and began relaying what she uncovered. “According to this, as long as the mindflayer can maintain its grip on Meridia, she will not wake up… We weakened it by removing the minuscule helper, but she is still trapped until we can deal with it....

Published In Issue 52 On November 13, 2023 ·  3 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
A fire!

Tales from the Hunt Society: Chapter 5

Meridia’s grip on her staff tightened as she looked on in horror. The village before her illuminating the night sky in flames was her own. Familiar faces glowed a ghastly orange as they feebly attempted to douse what they could....

Published In Issue 50 On October 30, 2023 ·  7 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
The team investigates at a cabin in La Noscea

Tales from the Hunt Society: Chapter 4

A Hunter’s lifestyle is one with minimal downtime. Each second away from the field is one that allows for dark forces to gather. The few days spent attending the funeral of Efraim, while necessary, resulted in many new reports stacking up in the Guildmarm’s inbox....

Published In Issue 48 On October 16, 2023 ·  3 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
The team sits at a table at Hunt Society HQ

Tales from the Hunt Society: Chapter 3

It is a solemn day for our Hunters. Their previous foray into the wilds left them bruised, broken, and in the case of the stalwart Blade, Efraim, unable to return from battle and on his final journey to reunite with the Aether....

Published In Issue 46 On October 2, 2023 ·  7 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo
Four adventurers wave at the camera

Tales from the Hunt Society: Chapter 2

The Hunt Society has once again been called upon to take on a challenge no other group would. “It had to be a malm tall!” Our sources at The Babbler informed us of a Mandragora towering above everyone as it traipses about....

Published In Issue 44 On September 18, 2023 ·  7 min ·  Lopp Yasaburo

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