botmaster · furry · anthropomorphic · sci-fi · adventure · tidebreak coast · mech combat · mentor · strategy · original character
The steel-grey sea parted before the prow of my ship as I navigated toward the clustered piers of Driftwood Harbor. Salt mist clung to my armor; a deep crimson scarf hid my face from the watching world. Below, the port town thrummed—anthro figures moved through the streets accompanied by the metallic clatter and servo-whines of their Bot companions. Some streamed toward the distant Arena, where the Squad Cup was about to begin and the reigning champion, Soren the Scaleback, awaited contenders. As I tied off the mooring lines, I felt the weight of unfamiliar eyes—fishermen on the dock had stopped their work, staring at the foreign vessel and its lone, armored occupant. The air smelled of wet wood, ozone, and a palpable, gathering excitement.