#Koriko: A Magical Year

[tayyemon]

4 Tabletop Games on Kickstarter you NEED to check out!

Tabletop games are a guilty pleasure of mine, and it is a darn shame I do not play too many of them as often as I can, but I was scrolling through Kickstarter after one of my friends sent a link, so down the rabbit hole I went! Anyways, here are four of the ones that piqued my interest!

1. Familiars and Foes by Horrible Adorables

In this magical strategy board game, you play as one of five elemental familiars to your witch/wizard as they have been…KIDNAPPED! Throughout the game you build up your chosen familiar to become a formidable foe against the foes themselves.  

Players: 1-5, with each campaign being anywhere from 20-90 minutes.

Is this Project Funded? Not fully, but very close! This project is an all or nothing one as well, meaning it might get scrapped completely if not fully funded.

Pledge Amount Needed for the game itself: $49.00 USD.

Date the Project Closes Funding: November 3rd, 2022.

Estimated Release: August 2023.

Fun Fact, Horrible Adorables are also Artisan Toy Makers!

2. Heists in Hyperspace by Time Loop Games

Take control as captain of your very own Treasure Hunting Crew! Take an out of this world, intergalactic journey as you and other rival Treasure Hunters go head-to-head to see who can collect the most Renown. Though do be sure to plan both your moves and resources accordingly!

Players: 2-4 in a campaign that is planned for 60 minutes.

Is this Project Funded? Not quite but it’s a little over halfway there. Just like the previous entry, it is also an All or Nothing.

Pledge Amount Needed for the game itself: $32.00 USD as an early bird bonus!

Date the Project Closes Funding: November 3rd, 2022.

Estimated Release: April 2023.

Fun Fact, this project is AAPI made, as Time Loop Games are based in Singapore.  

3. Starsworn: Compendium Adventure by Michael Low

In this choose your own adventure, you take the reins on your own story and only you can determine what happens next. This child friendly game also serves as a learning experience on characterization, writing, and reading as well as the art of storytelling. A great introduction to roleplaying for the kids as well.

Players: Are not listed but are you really planning on playing this game by yourself? Come on now…

Is this Project Funded? YES!

Pledge Amount Needed for the game itself: $15.00 USD if you want the downloadable PDF (this will be the only version you’ll be able to access to if you reside outside of the US). $25.00 USD for a physical copy.

Date the Project Closes Funding: November 19th, 2022.

Estimated Release: November 2022 (PDF) December 2022 (Physical).

Fun Fact, this game is co-created by Daniel Hinds, the writer of Stories Podcast. You will also need three (3) six (6) sided dice.

4. Koriko: A Magical Year by Jack Harrison (Mousehole Press)

In this single player board game, you, a teenage witch, decide how your year away from home goes. Study your magic? Become friendly with the other towns people (confidants)? Hunt for treasure? You decide in this game!

Players: 1

Is this Project Funded? YES overwhelmingly so as well (a very very good thing cause I AM HOOKED IN!!!!).

Pledge Amount Needed for the Game itself: $14.00 USD for a PDF version, and $32.00 USD for a physical copy.

Date the Project Closes Funding: November 7th, 2022.

Estimated Release: September 2023.

Fun Fact, this game was inspired by Kiki’s Delivery Service.  

Well that concludes this list for now! I look very much forward to all of these games! Do you have a project I missed or one you want to shout out in the notes? You are welcome to add it down below!

#ttrpg #ttrpg community #familiars and foes #heists in hyperspace #boardgames #tabletop games #Starsworn: Compendium of Adventure #Koriko: A Magical Year

[fatt-twitter-updates]

NekoMancer @Tom_OBedlam:

@mouseholepress is there likely to be a reprint of Slow Knife? I just heard about it on @Friends_Table and it sounds incredible. Not surprised at all that it's popular enough to be sold out

12:23 AM PDT, 05 November 2022 (Source)

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Friends at the Table Retweeted:

Jack Harrison @mouseholepress:

Hey! Got a reprint on the way as part of my current KS:

6:14 AM PDT, 05 November 2022 (Source)

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NekoMancer @Tom_OBedlam:

Ah neat, thank you!

6:45 AM PDT, 05 November 2022 (Source)

#friends at the table #nekomancer #tom_obedlam #mouseholepress #jack harrison #slow knife #koriko #koriko: a magical year #koriko a magical year

[bipedalseal]

trying to find a way to make the card drawing in koriko work in perchance aughhh

#ive never been so stupid at statprob until this moment #koriko: a magical year #mine #ttrpgs

[boglebog]

I fucking love this game

I just sat sobbing writing a letter to a man that does not exists, about my newfound friends and family that are not real who I've invented over the course of ten hours. these are all my blorbos and my little story is over, it feels like there should be another step a final scene, but this letter has sealed it all. Really though stumbling onto a tumble home and working over the course of a year with magic and good friends to help, was the real final scene. Serving them a meal from a ramshackle kitchen my character could call their own and fuck i jsut stoppe crying damnit i gotta stop writing because i can't see what 'm wring

#koriko #koriko a magical year

[aurora-the-vvitch]

Dear journal

There are 2 days until I leave Gristhorpe to begin my journey. I have most of my things packed and ready for our travels. Mom asked for my broom for a bit, promising to return it by the time I have to leave.

I think on my upcoming travels; I think of my mother and how she must have felt when she left on her own journey when she was my age. There are some similarities between the two of us. For example, we’re both headstrong and determined. Once we set our minds to it there’s no changing it. I will say, I do wish I were as confident as she is. She always seems to be so sure of herself and rarely does any wrong. But also I’m thankful for some differences between the two of us. I’m definitely more patient than she is, at least I think so but others may disagree. I do also look at things from new perspectives instead of being set in my ways.

With my farewell date approaching rapidly, I do worry that I’m not quite ready to be on my own. Earlier today, mother prepared a surprise trial for me to work on. She had me work on a complex potion, the Draught of Living Death. It all went wrong when I was going my final stirs. My thoughts were in the future instead of the present where it should’ve been. I may have accidentally added a couple of extra stirs to the potion and the color was way off. You could see the disappointment in mom’s eyes and it really made me second guess my decision to leave so soon. Like maybe I should postpone my flight for another couple of moons. When I told mom about it, she immediately reassured me but I just don’t see how she’s so confident in my skills when I just so clearly messed up my potion today.

She sat me down and told me of her own mistakes, the many countless mistakes she’s made when she was my age. I will always remember something that she had said to me. “Without mistakes, how would we ever learn to make progress. After all, every mistake is an opportunity to learn”. So maybe I am ready.

-Aurora♡

#Aurora the witch #koriko #koriko a magical year #solo ttrpg #journal #journal entry #entry 2 #farewell #farewell night 1

[sparrowsjourney]

Introduction

Hi journal! Lets be friends. Do you want a name? How do you feel about Emi? I think it could be short for D. R. Emi or Dream Me. My name is Sparrow. I'm a sixteen year old witch-in-training and when you first see me you'll probably notice my messy hair, stained fingers, and restless gaze. I wear an embroidered shirt and boot cut jeans. And I carry my Mom's final research notes with me pretty much everywhere.

You'll probably notice my familiar, Doc. They are the spectral moth that never leaves my side. Our bond is so strong that we can even talk to each other. Though you probably won't understand us!

Most folk from my village would say I'm strange, I think. As for me, I think I'm curious and would really like to be more admired.

I'm writing this from Little Hook, the quiet little village I've lived my whole life. I live here with Pine, the village witch. She is my Aunt. People say that she is inspirational, but they can be critical when it's just us.

Since I've decided to become a witch she's acted as my mentor, teaching me the basics of the old ways. We've learned a lot together, but now it the time to put it into practice on my own, far from her guiding hand.

Me and Doc will be leaving on the next full moon, just two days from now, to spend a year away. I hope to hone my magic into something truly special, but also want to show the world that witchcraft isn't dead yet.

When I dream of my new home, I wake up with lingering memories of gnarled olive trees wound with gold thread and a sacred and terrible machine.

#sparrows journey #koriko #a magical year #solo rpg #little hook

[blueberryattack]

Been playing Koriko: A Magical Year and it's rad

#koriko a magical year #I turned the track star of the local high school into a toad #kiki's delivery service #Mousehole press

[wheelie-butch]

solo journalling ttrpg inspired by Kiki's Delivery Service made by a creator local to me :) this looks really cool I can't wait to play

#ttrpgs #indie ttrpgs #koriko a magical year #mousehole games #does anyone wanna be witch penpals with me...

[ochayamonogatari]

Koriko, a magical year

So I have started this Solo TTRPG that is based on Kiki´s Delivery Service. As the description says, "This is a game for one player, designed for contemplative solo play."

This fantastic idea is the brainchild of @mouseholepress.

I am going to publish my progress here, maybe you get attached to my little witch´s story, or it inspires you to give it a go! I am not a good writer and English is not even my first language. As a busy adult with a job and no friends that are into roleplaying the concept of Solo TTRPG became extremely appealing to me. I used to roleplay and those adventures were part of some of the best times of my life. Roleplaying is good therapy, I swear.

I am glad to share my story with you and I am intrigued to find out what Neyra´s adventures will be like.

#koriko a magical year #koriko #solo ttrpg #mouseholepress #witchcore #roleplaying games

[theblurbwitchproject]

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono

Published: June 1, 2021 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

The Author

Eiko Kadono is a Japanese author and has published nearly two hundred original works, most of which are books for children. In 1985, she published the children's novel Majo no Takkyūbin, which was later adapted into the Hayao Miyazaki animated film with the same title. Both the novel and the film are known by the English title Kiki's Delivery Service. The book was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award, among others, and she followed on this success with four sequels in the same series. She lives in the Kanagawa prefecture of Japan.

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The Story

Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eager to follow a witch's tradition: choose a new town to call home for one year. Brimming with confidence, Kiki flies to the seaside village of Koriko and expects that her powers will easily bring happiness to the townspeople. But gaining the trust of the locals is trickier than she expected. With her faithful, wise-cracking black cat, Jiji, by her side, Kiki forges new friendships and builds her inner strength, ultimately realizing that magic can be found in even the most ordinary places.

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The Vibe: coming of age, whimsical, cosy, episodic adventures, wholesome, quirky, comfort read

The Style: japanese translation, children's literature, middle grade, chapter book, cute illustrations

Trigger Warnings: none

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The Review

Writing this review in 2024, I'd be surprised if you hadn't already seen, or at the very least heard of, Studio Ghibli's 1989 film Kiki's Delivery Service. As with all Ghibli movies, it is a lovingly animated piece with quirky characters and a wonderful soundtrack. Less people may be aware that, rather than being an original screenplay, the movie was based off the 1985 children’s novel of the same name.

According to Kadono, the story itself was inspired by a drawing her daughter drew of a witch flying through the sky with a radio, musical notes dancing around her. When creating Kiki, Kadono framed the character around her own daughter, who was also 12-years-old at the time. Drawing inspiration from her own daughter definitely brought life to Kiki, who experiences thoughts and feelings that all young girls go through in a considered and realistic way. I feel that this is the true heart of the story, and is why it touched so many people when it hit the big screen. The book itself is written for Middle Grade readers, and is a very simple story that adult readers could knock out in a day.

“I want everything to be brand-new - my clothes, my shoes, my broom, too. I want to be reborn. I’m sure Mom’ll say, ‘You’re from a long line of witches, so you need to value the old.” But I’m me. I’m a new witch.”

As with the film adaptation, the novel starts with Kiki preparing to leave home for her “Coming-of-Age” day, an event which kick-starts the year of mandatory independence that every 13 year-old witch is required to undertake. (It gives me a Pokémon vibe; how such young characters are encouraged to leave home to undertake some huge adventure on their own.) Kiki is confident in herself in the way only a child could be. She’s ready to start her life on her terms, but over the course of the story she begins to grow and experience cute developmental moments that show that she is moving on from childhood and becoming more knowledgeable about the world around her. These moments really show Kadono’s understanding of young girls like her daughter. Kiki begins to have doubts and questions about how things work as she settles in her new town, but still manages to make herself a little home above a shop owned by the lovely Osono, a friendly and heavily pregnant baker. If more people were like Osono, maybe kids could actually have more wholesome adventures out in the world??

How can I discuss Kiki without talking about her familiar, the black cat, Jiji? Within the lore of the book, a new-born witches’ mother searches for a black kitten born around the same time as her daughter, so that they can be raised together (super cute!). As they grow, they develop a special relationship and learn to communicate in their own language that no one else can understand. It turns out that Jiji is particularly sassy and can be a little cranky, but always comes through for Kiki when she needs help. While he can talk, Jiji is very much a cat, “Jiji shot her a reproachful glance and then made up his mind to ignore her altogether.” If you liked Jiji in the movie, you won’t be disappointed in his book counterpart; he’s just the best, and a good companion for Kiki as she sets off into the world on her Coming-of-Age day.

“Gradually, everyone’s waving hands below grew harder to see, and all the lights of the town twinkled like a starry night turned upside down. The full moon hung in the sky, watching over Kiki. Eventually even the lights of the town faded, and all she could see below were mountains shaped like the dark backs of animals.”

Kiki chooses to settle in a seaside town called Koriko, and most of the novel focuses around her living in Osono’s spare room and running “Kiki’s Delivery Service”, her own small business. She meets a whole bunch of unusual characters, some of whom would fit perfectly into a Roald Dahl story. Her slow ingratiation into the hearts of the town is well done, considering the episodic nature of each chapter and the simplistic narration. In the witchy tradition of Kadono’s universe, Kiki doesn’t accept payments for her deliveries; she takes small things in return like food or being taught a new skill. In this way, she grows as a person and becomes more self-sufficient, while still experiencing typical tween-girl issues like dealing with crushes, “Mysterious? Is that how I’m supposed to act? Maybe there’s something wrong with me?” The book walks the fine line between simple writing and slightly deeper exploration of Kiki’s character extremely well.

While the film is very faithful to the core characters, especially Kiki, Jiji and Osono, there are a number of plot differences in the book. The young painter who lives in the woods is there, although she doesn’t play as large of a role in the novel. Tombo is also a side character, and while he is still a friend of Kiki’s there are a few major differences in his storyline, although they still have a cute, innocent courtship. The novel gives more emphasis to the various jobs that Kiki completes in her career as a flying courier, and no major crisis of confidence occurs that causes Kiki to forget how to fly her broom or talk to Jiji. Like I said, this is a children’s book, and even small amounts of movie melancholy aren’t present; it’s sweet and heart-warming rather than inserting drama for the narrative’s sake.

“Kiki, make sure you come back, all right? We’re so happy to have a witch as our neighbor. Everyone says that if they go three days without seeing you flying through the sky, they feel like something is missing.”

If you’re a big fan of the Studio Ghibli film, this book is worth checking out, if only to spend a little bit more time seeing Jiji being the sass master that he is, but remember that it is very much a children’s book and therefore a super simple read. I would definitely recommend it for younger readers, particularly if they enjoy stories like The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. Kiki’s Delivery Service is very cosy and wholesome; if you feel like reading the book equivalent of a hot chocolate on a cold day, it’s one for you.

Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑

[Goodreads]

#Kiki's Delivery Service #Eiko Kadono #Majo no Takkyūbin #Studio Ghibli #book review #bookblr #reading #books #witch fiction #witches #witchy #witchblr #witchy books #witchcore #witchy vibes #witch #witch books #ghiblicore #ghibli aesthetic #jiji

[chaoticwistfulness]

This looks so cool!

Overview

This is a game for one player, designed for contemplative solo play. It’s a bubbling cauldron of simple rules and writing prompts, stirred together to produce the story of a teenage witch spending a year away from home in an unfamiliar city—Koriko.

You'll use this book, a deck of tarot cards and a teetering tower of dice to explore the city, work to improve your witch's fortunes and meet some of the city’s weird and wonderful residents.

The game’s primary inspiration is Kiki’s Delivery Service, both the Studio Ghibli film and the Eiko Kadono novel. I’ve watched the film countless times as it’s one of my son’s favourites, and its story and themes have burrowed their way deep into my soul.

You don't need to have played a roleplaying game before, and you certainly don't have to talk in a funny accent (although I won't stop you). A passing familiarity with witches, urban exploration and teenage drama is all the background you need.

#koriko #mousehole press #jack harrison #tarot #writing #story games #kiki's delivery service #witches #role playing games #crowdfunding

[starryeyedgrrl]

I’ve been playtesting the journaling game Koriko: A magical year from @mouseholepress this week and I couldn’t resist drawing my witch OC and her racoon familiar Nettle! I’m so excited to dig in further and draw more of their adventures!

[animefankotaro]

Trans Kiki

Kiki was a young 13 year old witch in training. She left her hometown for Koriko to improve her witch skills. She didn't have many friends in her hometown. Not that she didn't have any but no one to close. Really her closest friend before going was a cat named Jiji. After moving to her new town she moved in with a baker named Osano. She agreed to let her stay for free in exchange for delivering her goods. She soon become quite successful with this. She also met Tombo; a smart boy who Kiki would be lying if she said she didn't find him cute. After saving him from falling to his death they both grew closer. Because of this Kiki felt she needed to tell him the truth.

“Hey Tombo.” Kiki and Tombo were sitting on a hill watching the sunset on the sea. “Can I tell you something.” Tombo notice her concern.

“Is it something big?” Kiki nodded. “You can. I won't tell anyone if you don't want me too.” Kiki was playing around with the needles on her broom.

“I wasn't born a witch.”

“You weren't born a witch? What do you mean?”

'Well, it's not that I wasn't born one in a way. People didn't think I was one because of the way I was born.”

“The wrong way?” Tombo questioned.

“You know how only girls can be witches? That's why people didn't think I was a witch at first. I wasn't born a girl. I was born a boy.”

“Wait! Do you mean that you're trans?” Tombo asked. Kiki nodded her head and sighed.

“I knew I was a girl early on. Not only because I felt like one but because I showed witch powers which only girls have. I can remember when it all started.”

Kiki flashback to when she was a young child. She was wearing her mothers clothes and giggling. That is until her mom caught her.

“How many times did I tell you not to wear these?”

“A lot.” Kiki looked guilty. “But why can't?” Kiki looked sad.

“Because they're for girls.” Her mom said. Her mom sighed as she took them off and walked away. Several months later she also saw Kiki trying to do the same magic she could.

“You can't do magic honey” She told her child.

“But why? I wanna do magic too.”

“Only witches do magic, sweetie. You're not a witch.”

“Maybe I will be one day.” Kiki said hopefully.

“Only girls can be witches. You're a boy.” Kiki looked saddened by this.

“Could you turn me into a girl with your magic, mommy?” Her mom was surprised by this question. Why would he want her to turn him into a girl?

“Oh, sweetie. You're a boy because you were born that way. Why don't you wanna be a boy?

“I wanna be a pretty witch like you. I wanna fly on a broom with the wind going though my hair and skirt. I love magic, mommy.” Her mom sighed.

“There are spells and potions that can change the body but they're hard to make. They're also permanent. That means you could never change back. Because of that everyone agrees kids shouldn't have them because it's a big decision. Kids have trouble with big decisions.”

“Then can I take them when I'm older?” Kiki asked.

“Maybe, sweetie. We'll see.”

A couple years later when Kiki was 9 she began to show something that shocked everyone. That was magic. She levitated from the ground on her broom. No one could believe it. Only girls had magic.

“Mom mom look! I'm flying. I told you I was a witch!” She said gleefully. Kiki's mom took her to a special doctor who specialized in witches.

“He was flying on a broomstick. Or levitating that is. I just don't get it. Only girls show signs of magic.”

“Has he always been interested in witches? She asked.

“Yes. Ever since he was little. He, well, he was always on the feminine side. He's told me before that he wants to be a girl and even change his body.”

“Well. There have many stories of boys or men who had magic before. I'm not sure how many of them wanted to be female. Maybe he really is a witch inside. How about you let him be one for a while and see how things go. We'll see from there.”

So Kiki became a witch that day. Her mom started to teach her how to fly not long after. She also bought her a red bow for her hair. When she turned 13 she set off for 1 year like other witches do. Before she went her mom gave her the potions that would change her.

“I-I can be a witch permanently?” Kiki had tears in her eyes.

“If you truly want to be.” Her mom smiled. Kiki drank the potions and her mom performed a few spells. After a while Kiki was a true witch.

“Thank you, mom. I promise I'll be the best witch and daughter I can be.” Her mom hugged her daughter and sent her off.

Back in the present Kiki and Tombo were still on the hill. The sunset was gone and it was dark now. Lightning bugs were buzzing around as a cool breeze blew.

“And that's how I became a witch.” Kiki said. Tombo sat up straight.

“Sounds like quite a journey.” Kiki nodded. “I believe you're a witch too. The fact you went so far to prove it shows you are. You're a girl, Kiki. With or without magic.” Kiki smiled at this.

“Thank you, Tombo. You're my best friend.” The two stared off into the village with all the lights on and people going about their day.

#kiki #kiki's delivery service #studio ghibli #hayao miyazaki #anime #Headcanon #one shot #fanfic #tombo #trans #transgender #transgirl

[samithemunchkin]

WIP Wednesday (Sunday for me lmao)

got tagged by @faccal, thank you! I haven't really been writing anything other than for my rpgs but I've been contemplating on if I should write them out and post them so here's snippets from both.

Apothecaria - witch Sage

First of March I’ve just arrived in High Rannoc. Never have I been moved so fast to a new town as now. I had barely gotten the urgent letter from the village mayor, Mr. Rorke, telling me he had already sent a carriage for me to be brought to High Rannoc. I packed as lightly and quickly as I could, not knowing how long I’d be staying. Once here, I was told about the old village witch who had apparently mysteriously disappeared recently, leaving the village in desperate need of a new healer witch. It didn’t matter that I had just barely finished my medical studies and basic training, the mayor said I can just learn as I go, that they just couldn’t rely purely on the village doctor. So now, here I am, in an abandoned cottage with just the bare necessities and the old witch’s journal. I have no idea what I’ve gotten myself into, but I suppose I can only do my best.

Koriko, a magical year - witch Nuutti

Two nights from now, I will be leaving to Koriko for an entire year...my mother just gave me this journal as a parting gift. Um... My name is Nuutti Russ, I am a sixteen-year-old witch-in-training and when you first see me you’ll probably notice my grey eyes, messy black hair and freckled cheeks. I wear mostly cosy loose fitting clothes, sometimes rocker style clothes and carry a sketch book with me pretty much everywhere. You’ll probably notice my familiar, Curro. They’re the fearless frog that never leaves my side. Our bong is so strong that we can even talk to each other - though you probably won’t understand us! Most folk from the village would say I’m easy going, I think. The people close to me make it clear that I should always be curious about the world. As for me, I think I’m introverted and I’d really like to be more outgoing. I’m writing this from home, in Ferndale, from a quiet little village I’ve lived in my entire life. I live here with my parents, Sage and Keegan Russ. My mother Sage, is the village witch. People in the village say they’re grumpy, but they can actually be really loving when it’s just us. Since I decided to become a witch, they’ve acted as my mentor, teaching me the basics of the old ways. We’ve learned a lot together, but now it’s time for me to put it into practice on my own, far from their guiding hand. Me and my familiar will be leaving on the next full moon, just two days from now, to spend a year away. I hope to hone my magic into something truly special, but I also want to chill out and enjoy being a teenager.

#sami teh munchking attempts to write #sage #nuutti russ #cod ghosts

[boglebog]

Koriko a Magical year playtest

I love text based roleplaying and to be able to do it without the most crucial component (other humans) has been a huge leap. Scrawling things in my character’s journals about their experiences and experimenting with how to write in a way i’ve never written before has been super fun. It’s cool you should check it out.

#tarot game thing #koriko a magical year #koriko #also there are trains in one of the playtest prompts and those are neat.

[aurora-the-vvitch]

Hello Journal!

I was told to journal my progress as I leave home to continue my witch’s training. I suppose it’s important for every witch’s growth.

A few things I suppose, my name is Aurora Penderghast. I’m a 16 year old witch-in-training. The first thing you’ll notice are my lavender eyes, a bloodline trait I inherited from my mother. Maybe even my easy smile or my star shaped birthmark. I wear flowy robes and dresses, along with my ever present pointed hat. You’ll never catch me without my sketch books either. Several of them filled with the many different local herbs or creatures.

You’ll also quickly notice my familiar, Merryweather. She’s the ghost of a cat I befriended one night several years ago. She never leaves my side but I love that about her. Our bond has grown so strong that we can communicate with each other.

I’m writing this from Gristhorpe, a quiet little village that I’ve lived in my entire life. I live with my mother, the village witch, and my father, the town’s baker. People say my mother, Celeste, is very intimidating but she’s very kind and warm when she’s with family.

Since I’ve decided to continue in the family tradition of witchcraft, mom has taught me all about the Olde Ways and has done all she can to prepare me for my solo journey. I’ve learned a lot from her and now it’s coming to be time for me to go on my own, far from her guiding hand.

Merryweather and I will be leaving on the next full moon, which is 2 days from now, to spend a year away. I hope to hone my magick into something truly special, but I also want to chill out and enjoy my being a teenager. When I dream about my new home, I wake up with lingering memories of dusty libraries hiding rare titles and charming pickpockets with cheeky smiles.

I guess that’s enough from me for now! I’ll check back tonight before bed

-Aurora♡

#koriko #koriko a magical year #solo ttrpg #journal #daily entry #entry 1 #about me