Leif

Sugar Plum Faerie

Peppermint Dutchy

## Aurora 2022

### The Heartglass Pouch

During their constellation walk, Svelnik, Baba Frigga, and various World Walkers came across Wanda and **Leif** having a heated discussion outside of Otari's trading stand. After adjusting themselves and quickly ending their conversation, **Leif** began fawning over Svelnik's staff and greeting all of the World Walkers. When questioned by Svelnik about their "joyful sounding" conversation, **Leif** stated that he and Wanda were just excited to be amongst the stars. Svelnik then pointed out that during their conversation they were looking down at the ground, which is not conducive to "watching the stars" as they so claimed. Wanda immediately ran away, not realizing she had dropped a small velvet bag in the process. **Leif** tried to quickly distance himself from the group, leaving Svelnik, Baba Frigga, and various World Walkers to investigate the contents of the bag. It was quickly discovered the small pouch was full of heartglass. They identified that one of the pieces contained memories from someone in the Peppermint Dutchy, another from the Gingerbread Dutchy, and others that Svelnik could not identify by their smell/divination.

### Sugar Plum Panic

Clove Snap, **Leif**, and Naida met inside the Crooked Lantern Tavern and began a heated discussion about their failing plans. Their contract with Prince Everest is causing some unexpected issues in the form of the Frost Bite Curse. After some brief bickering, **Leif** and Naida agree to talk with Everest about the situation then left to do so. Clove yelled at **Leif** to "not mess it up" then immediately turned to the gathered World Walkers to change topic and ask about any other gossip.

### The Prince, The Princess, and The Truth

The evening before the Portals to Aurora closed, Naida, **Leif**, and Clove Snap approached Prince Everest with some alarming news. Clove took Prince Everest's hands and informed him that he and his sister, Princess Dove, were born of noble blood. There was a massive peasant uprising and they were whisked away to the northern parts of Aurora for their safety. They were to become woodsmen, however there was a logging accident where Dove died a tragic death.

Clove informed Prince Everest that Dove has been dead for years. Everest protested Clove's claim, stating that he was just with his sister a few moments ago, and has been by his side since they arrived in Evermore. **Leif** called for Everest to "open his mind" and acknowledge the truth; **Leif** mentioned a contract that was made between Everest and the Sugar Plum Faeries, where the faeries made a non-living Animus replica of Dove using Everest's memories. However, her existence and extended stay in Evermore has caused the Frost Bite Curse that has been plaguing the town and it's citizens; specifically anyone she comes in contact with. Naida informs Everest that the Faeries crafted a dream where Everest and Dove could be together in Evermore, however the contract was now actively hurting other people. Naida chastised **Leif** for his foolishness involving the Heartglass, and gave Everest a choice: Will he keep the dream alive and continue to live with Dove and endanger the town, or will he free the town from the dream and break the contract? Before giving his answer, **Leif** informed Everest that while animus Dove continued to exist, the Frost Bite Curse will continue to spread and people will continue to be endangered. Naida offered Everest 24 hours to make a decision before they send Wanda to him to get his answer.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSScJxIJurk
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBUlRSrBEDE
3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtt2yScEHt0