conversations.from: system
conversations.value: **One late Spring day, Windy Glade was packed. Animals of all types sat side by side in quiet anticipation. The woodland council was about to convene and a decision would be made about what to do about ‘the problem’.**
  
  **The councillors filed in and took their places within the tree stump circle at the front of the glade. Not a sound was heard apart from the gentle babbling of Dark Brook which snaked lazily alongside the bright glade. Even the wind had abated so that the words of the councillors would be better heard.**
  
  **Old Father Dewdrop, the elected representative of the Hare faction thumped his foot upon the ground. “I declare the woodland council to be open. The council will now hear the petitioners.."**
  
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  *This is going to be an animal based adventure in the style of Kenneth Grahame or Colin Dann written for an adult audience. I have no idea how this will turn out but let’s have some fun finding out.*
  
  *In terms of tone, please try to keep the story fairly light. I’m aiming for an odd mix of children’s story charm and anthromorphic whimsy, along with some fairly realistic natural world problems that the woodland critters encounter (hence sub-plots like ‘find a mate’).*
  
  *I’m looking for four players. And I’m also keen to make sure the characters and back stories mesh together. So please don’t be offended if I decline your character as it won’t be to do with the quality of the submission.*
  
  *I want to state at the outset that if you win control of the story, you are able to narrate for any characters (NPC or player characters) within the confines of the strong or weak outcome text. If the challenge finishes with an uncertain outcome then I would like you to take control of the story but to stop short of narrating the outcome of the challenge, post your move, and then negotiate an outcome with me via the commentary which I you can then post in a second move.*
  
  *If you are going to do something significant that involves another player’s character then please confer via the commentary before hand.*
  
  *Please feel free to make custom natures, strengths, weaknesses and sub-plots. Obviously try to keep to theme but I'm all up for this being a collaborative story.*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Why are they in Stitch Wood? What is going on?
conversations.prefix: Speak to the predators:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Beautiful but flighty. The males have gleaming racks of antlers which are their pride and joy.
conversations.prefix: Deer (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The fact-finding committee needs a leader. You think it should be you.
conversations.prefix: Committee leader:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find the source of the tainted stream in Stitch Wood and remove the taint.
conversations.prefix: Stitch Wood Taint:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bluebell Wood just isn't big enough anymore. Perhaps there is another home nearby that can accommodate you all.
conversations.prefix: Find a new home:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What is this "blackening"? The council want to know more and so do you.
conversations.prefix: Investigate the taint:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your exploits in Shady Bottom have brought you fame and admiration.
conversations.prefix: Bluebell Wood celebrity:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A woodland glade deep in the heart of Bluebell Wood.
conversations.prefix: Windy Glade:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Help the council get to the bottom of 'the problem'. Lend them your wisdom and experience.
conversations.prefix: What's the problem?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The eldest hare in Bluebell Wood, Dewdrop is remarkable amongst his species in that he favours methodical thought over instinctive reaction.
conversations.prefix: Old Father Dewdrop:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Incredibly laid back but quick to anger, these are the Jekyll and Hyde creatures of the wood. Adders like nothing more than lying around in the sun.
conversations.prefix: Adder:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Beautiful but flighty. The males have gleaming racks of antlers which are their pride and joy.
conversations.prefix: Deer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Numerous and excellent teamworkers, the fieldmice are welcome in any group. They also serve as travel rations for a number of their companions.
conversations.prefix: Fieldmice (pl.):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lean and athletic, the Hare is blessed with speed and grace. But is maybe a bit lacking in contemplative thought.
conversations.prefix: Hare:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A warm personality under a prickly exterior, the hedgehog loves to sniff out food and given the chance, is apt to feed himself to sleep at any time of day.
conversations.prefix: Hedgehog:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A doomsayer who continually plans for the worst, the Squirrel is great at resource management. If only he wasn't hindered by terrible forgetfulness.
conversations.prefix: Squirrel:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The woodland council think that a committee of individuals should be formed to find a solution to the problem of Man.
conversations.prefix: Fact-finding Committee:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A silent and deadly hunter by night, the Owl is full of wisdom and pride. He also like to talk. A lot.
conversations.prefix: Owl:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Boggle eyed and slimy, the Toad is nevertheless a charismatic companion. A wry sense of humour coupled with a madcap lifestyle means that the Toad is never boring
conversations.prefix: Toad:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Scavenger, hunter and debonaire dandy, the Fox truly is an enigma.
conversations.prefix: Fox:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Able to achieve ends by clever planning and manipulation of situation.
conversations.prefix: Cunning:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Knows about trees and stuff.
conversations.prefix: Woodlore:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Can restrain base impulses and has polite table manners.
conversations.prefix: Civilised:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Has a natural empathy with others.
conversations.prefix: Compassionate:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sixth sense makes them aware of incoming threats before they materialise.
conversations.prefix: Danger Sense:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Springy legs
conversations.prefix: Leaper:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Will stick doggedly to a task until it is done.
conversations.prefix: Perseverance:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Can motivate others to perform amazing feats.
conversations.prefix: Inspirational:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Good at constructing things from natural materials.
conversations.prefix: Engineer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Can move as quietly and remain out of sight.
conversations.prefix: Stealthy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Able to get own way through just being nice.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Won't give way.
conversations.prefix: Stubborn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Given to illness and injury
conversations.prefix: Frail:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Irrationally paranoid about stuff they own / control.
conversations.prefix: Territorial:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Can't control base needs like hunger and sex
conversations.prefix: Animal Urges:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unrefined and crass. No table manners.
conversations.prefix: Brutish:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some politely call it 'muskiness' but really, you honk.
conversations.prefix: Smelly:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Distinctive coloured coat. Not great for hiding or subterfuge.
conversations.prefix: Highly Visible:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Can't see very well.
conversations.prefix: Blind:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Torn between two opposing motivations. Unable to act on either.
conversations.prefix: Conflicted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Crippled in some way
conversations.prefix: Lame:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Can't hear very well.
conversations.prefix: Deaf:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your poxy domain is hemmed in on all sides by competitors. You need to expand.
conversations.prefix: Expand Your Territory:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Not very well co-ordinated.
conversations.prefix: Clumsy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You keenly feel the need to settle down and procreate. First you must find a likely mate.
conversations.prefix: Find a Mate:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Food is getting scarce here, time to move on and find a new home.
conversations.prefix: Find a New Home:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: So many mouths to feed, so little space in the family home. Time for a wedding.
conversations.prefix: Marry Off Your Brood:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You truly are the pre-eminent example of your species. You just need to let everyone know and they will give you the respect you crave.
conversations.prefix: Top Dog:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are king of this wood. Or you should be.
conversations.prefix: Local Dominance:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to get ready for the cold, hard winter. Everything else is secondary.
conversations.prefix: Winter is Coming:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Food, food and more food. You crave it every waking moment.
conversations.prefix: Glutton:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to get ready for the cold, hard winter. Everything else is secondary.    
conversations.prefix: Winter is Coming:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Food is getting scarce here, time to move on and find a new home.  
conversations.prefix: Find a New Home:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You truly are the pre-eminent example of your species. You just need to let everyone know and they will give you the respect you crave.  
conversations.prefix: Top Dog:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: So many mouths to feed, so little space in the family home. Time for a wedding.  
conversations.prefix: Marry Off Your Brood:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are king of this wood. Or you should be.    
conversations.prefix: Local Dominance:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Food, food and more food. You crave it every waking moment.   
conversations.prefix: Glutton:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You keenly feel the need to settle down and procreate. First you must find a likely mate.  
conversations.prefix: Find a Mate:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your poxy domain is hemmed in on all sides by competitors. You need to expand.    
conversations.prefix: Expand Your Territory:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Caught between predators and the taint, the animals of Bluebell Wood are close to breaking point. It would be wise to be tread carefully.
conversations.prefix: A Nervous Crowd:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The death of Renoir hits Esmeralda hard. She is mad with grief and on the verge of losing control.
conversations.prefix: Esmeralda's Grief:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Trevelyan the Stag and Quentin Fox are in disagreement over the committee'a next steps.
conversations.prefix: Clash of personalities:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Woodland council decreed that the committee could take several larger animals with them for protection. Burt, Smee and Margery are big bruiser foxes who understand violence.
conversations.prefix: Bluebell Wood heavies:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An eight foot high security fence blocks your way. Beyond, a human guard patrols with a domesticated dog.
conversations.prefix: Reach the site of the taint:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: William Weasel is a "colourful" character. Living hand to mouth, he does what he has to. Lola Weasel is his haughty wife.
conversations.prefix: William and Lola Weasel:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The pack of wolves (known as ‘the Greys’) are capitalising on the fact that Shady Bottom has become an abundant source of food. They regularly make night time raids for food into the area.
conversations.prefix: Predator attack:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not long out if the nest, this bright and cheerful young owl is very badly burnt. If he is to survive you need to get him out of here. But how?
conversations.prefix: Medical attention for Renoir:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Domestic cats are only a few steps away from re-adapting to the wilderness. Most who are abandoned in the forest don't make it through their first winter, but the ones who do are hardy, steathy, and smart.
conversations.prefix: Feral Cat:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Large, widespread hunters, the Grey Wolf is notable for surviving as a pack.
conversations.prefix: Grey Wolf:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nature dictates wolves serve as hunters and members of packs, but after being ostracized from the Greys, Heather has difficulty killing other animals. It is unnatural and abnormal, but she can no longer bring herself to the task—even though her survival hinges upon it.
conversations.prefix: Unnatural Instinct:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sly and dextrous, the Weasel is flighty and difficult to trust, but in a pinch his ideas are useful.
conversations.prefix: Weasel:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Irresponsible and unreliable.
conversations.prefix: Untrustworthy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been stuck in the same place for too long and are feeling the urge to explore.
conversations.prefix: New Experiences:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You consider yourself an important, even noble animal, and you won't let this situation get the better of you and have you act like a savage.
conversations.prefix: Mantain Your Standards:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have walked among humans before and know them not as inscrutable horrors or gods, but fellow animals, albeit ones with magic powers and strange speech.
conversations.prefix: Knowledge of Humans:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are devoted to those closest to you. Even at risk to your own well-being, you will do everything in your power to keep them safe and healthy.    
conversations.prefix: Loyal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What is usually a strength - a built in washing machine - is a weakness now. Mammals carry a lot of bacteria in their mouths that is deadly to birds.
conversations.prefix: Cat Spit:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You roll into a prickly ball. Other creatures tend not to be able to eat you...on the other hand you can't do very much and can be squished.
conversations.prefix: All Curled Up:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A bright red coat and a booming voice are useful for getting someone's attention... or to play bait.
conversations.prefix: Distracting:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild: