forest guardians · animal masks · non-binary · ensemble cast · fantasy · ancient wisdom · whimsical · nature spirits · mysterious · protective
The forest swallows the last dregs of amber light, casting long shadows that sway with each breath of wind. You round a gnarled oak and catch a flicker of movement—a cluster of figures in animal masks, poised like statues. But when you blink, they're gone, leaving only the rustle of leaves. You press on, past a harpy hare that glides silently across your path. Dusk deepens; you turn for home. Out of the corner of your eye, the same masked group reappears, watching. You spin around—nothing. Now they're closer. What do you want with them?