House Ailurus
by Moonflower
0 Tomes 2 Tourneys
House Avis by Misades
0 Tomes 1 Tourney
House Chiroptera by Dani Adventures
1 Tome 0 Tourneys
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House Lapin by Dani Adventures
2 Tomes 4 Tourneys
Meles Minor House Crest by Shyredfox
0 Tomes 3 Tourneys
House Mollusca by Dani Adventures
1 Tome 2 Tourneys
House Sauropoda by DaniAdventures/ShyRedFox
1 Tome 1 Tourney

Story Spiral

The story spiral is aThe story spiral is primarily performed during the Panda Cuddle Pile, going back to the early days of the event.

History

  One night, when the quiet pressed in too tightly, Nova started telling a story to break the silence. The tale was lighthearted and a little silly, reflecting the spirit of the story circles that her family once held. Soon, her giggles grew too strong to continue the story, so another Panda patted her on the head and took up the thread where she left off.   Rather than the power continuing to build, when their literomancy entered the spiral, it didn't blend with the power Nova had put into it. Instead, as the story took a different direction, another strand was added to the growing spiral. Once they took a break for water, it passed to the next Panda in the cuddle pile.   With each Panda who participated, another strand was added until the final word was spoken. The tapestry of power held over their heads a moment after the last voice faded before bursting in a show of light and glitter.   Much of the power fed into the Cuddle Pile itself, but a portion returned to each participant in an echo of the weave they created together. The sense of unity and that anything was possible as long as they did it together lingered long after the participants departed at the end of the night.

Side/Secondary Effects

While a successful story spiral recharges the casters who put their energy into the ritual, the aftermath of one that doesn't take is quite different. The effects range from mild fatigue to a sensation much like that of brain fog or even grief. It is for this reason story spirals are not done around emotional anniversaries.   At times, a story spiral will be done during times of war, as the power generated will be necessary. More frequently, it will wait until afterward, as every Panda needs to be at full strength to face the Horde.

Manifestation

Changes have been made since the first story spiral, but the heart of the ritual remains consistent.   Current story spirals are likely to include friends from outside the Pandas who have been included in the cuddle pile. The most significant change is related to the organization of the cuddle pile.   Now, there is a lit candle at its center. Once the story spiral completes, the collected power feeds into the candle instead.   On certain nights, an additional presence is almost tangible, even if for only a moment.   When the spell fades, it fades slowly, and the candle burns brighter.
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House Meles

Meles Minor House Crest by Shyredfox

House Ailurus

House Ailurus
by Moonflower

House Avis

House Avis by Misades

House Chiroptera

House Chiroptera by Dani Adventures

House Lapin

A salmon pink banner with a white rabbit head in the center. Text:
House Lapin by Dani Adventures

House Mollusca

House Mollusca by Dani Adventures

House Sauropoda

House Sauropoda by DaniAdventures/ShyRedFox

Undead Horde

Undead Horde by Dani Adventures

Awards and Honors

Gold and grey logo with book and text
A badge or medal of a book - the Iron Tome - on a navy background. Text:
Defender of the Realm by Misades
A shining gold medal with a silver ribbon, showing a design of a laurel wreath with stars overhead. Text: Warden of the Risen Shore, and in a circle beneath, July 2025
Warden of the Risen Shore medal by ShyRedFox
Effect Duration
The duration of a story spiral's effects is dependent upon the number of participants involved.
Range
The power raised by a story spiral touches everyone within the physical space it is being performed in
Level
A literomancer of any level can participate in the story spiral
Applied Restriction
A story spiral cannot be powered by a single literomancer alone. It is the power of love and friendship that makes it possible.


Cover image: by BoliviaIntegente (with edits made by Nova)

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