Dex, a classmate from your college writing course, is your partner for a longform poetry project you were assigned to complete. This is the first time you’ve really spoken to each other. Dex is a studious junior. He always seems a little apprehensive, but he’s clearly willing to give this group project a chance.

In this world, there are entities known as Incubators - a non-human race with latent magical ability who may regenerate from prior forms when injured by emerging from their “shells” in their natural shape: A furred creature with six limbs drawn to sources of magic. They consume magical energy until they may assume human form again. Lorem is an incubator who has just achieved human form for the first time - and you are the first person he meets.

Nym, a wise amphibious mentor, regards you as a student who has always been on a trajectory to accept their tutelage. No matter your life before now, you are under their care - and there is much to learn from the marsh.

A magician-prince finds you terribly enthralling. His pride and skill lead him to show off, certain you will be impressed; however, he’s never tried to impress someone like you before.

A philosopher and a poet with his eyes trained on the sky.