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Rank: Casual Joined: 08 Oct 2012 Posts: 23

An odd shop sits on a street corner in BonBon. At first glance it seems normal enough but there is something strange about it, an oddness that draws the eye. It’s a simple enough shop, small but sturdy. A sign hangs above the door, the mallet and chisel carved upon it advertising the owner’s trade as a carpenter and wood carver. It is only when you get close that the oddness reveals itself, the building is one giant carving, what was once taken as a strange color pattern, is thousands of intricate carvings. Every inch of every surface is carved, some are small, a single person or small designs, while others are giant murals depicting scenes from great moments in history from all over the world. All blended seamlessly into one giant whole. The owner himself sits on a chair out front. He’s an Otter, dark brown in coloration, with startlingly intense blue eyes. He is Duncan Muir a Biast Dhubh, a Scottish sea otter of the old ways. His heritage is plain in his massive height and traditional clothing. He stands over two meters in height, though he is not standing now, wearing the traditional kilt you’d expect from one of his heritage. He sits in front of his store, patiently waiting for an interested customer to come his way. Waiting and watching, a small, slightly amused smile on his face, as if the antics of these people, so different from his home, amuse him to no end. Like his shop he appears normal enough but still oddness catches the eye. In his case it is a subtle movement, his hands constantly moving, a tool in one hand a small block of wood in the other. It is in here his true talent lies. These hands, constantly moving, capture life as it appears before him. A smooth run of the blade and an arm appears, reaching forth as if offering something. Another cut and a tail begins to appear, followed swiftly by a torso. It is Margarete, the squirrel nut vendor, caught in the act of handing a customer his purchase. A moment, frozen in time, ready to leap to life once more, captured by the keen eye and skilled hands of this wood carver. And so this is how he spends his days, building when he is paid to do so, and carving whenever he can. Enjoying every moment he can in this strange place called BonBon.

Rank: Casual Joined: 08 Oct 2012 Posts: 23

And so I introduce myself. I will post a character profile for Duncan in the Fursona section if any of you are interested. I am looking forward to my time here in the BonBon forum.

Reina Storm · Rank: Senior Member Joined: 14 Sep 2012 Posts: 340

Welcome! Welcome! *hugs*

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 6010

Welcome to the site.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 26 Mar 2011 Posts: 2709

Welcome to Bon Bon!

That is also quite an entrance Smile

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 04 Jul 2011 Posts: 1665

Welcome to Bon Bon ^^

My FA · Rank: Senior Member Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Posts: 288

Welcome, good sir!

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 18 Dec 2009 Posts: 7678

Welcome to Bon Bon sir! We could always use a few more shop keeps to keep the merchandise flowing.

Rank: Casual Joined: 08 Oct 2012 Posts: 23

Well that was quite rude of me. I introduce myself and then disappear for two days. And after receiving such a warm welcome. Tsk tsk tsk, shame on me. On a more serious note, thanks for the welcome. I hope to become a productive part of this online community.

My FA · Rank: Senior Member Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Posts: 288

That would be great. We need more people on. Some return every now and then to check up, and there are the regulars, but we do need more.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 04 Jul 2011 Posts: 1665

I'm trying to come back but been busy with school and such.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 6010

We have a philosophy here that life comes first before the site. So don't worry if you have to be away for a long time.

Reina Storm · Rank: Senior Member Joined: 14 Sep 2012 Posts: 340

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 6010

Rank: Casual Joined: 08 Oct 2012 Posts: 23

Well on that note I guess I should warn you all that I have a very erratic work schedule. I may end up vanishing for days at a time with little to no warning. Hazards of the job I guess.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 25 Nov 2009 Posts: 1640

Well well...another that seems to enjoy Celtic things. Welcome to BonBon. *bows her head towards him*

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 6010

If it means that you can post here and there, we will understand why you are gone.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 07 Nov 2009 Posts: 2846

so an otter celt.a new choice hope you enjoy yourself here.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 3428

Sorry for the lateness but welcome to Bonbon. The names' Drodel Ovadin, local black and bladesmith. Glad to see another of the kelts, though i will admit a scottish otter is surpriseing. ^^;

Rank: Casual Joined: 08 Oct 2012 Posts: 23

We're more common than you'd think, the coastlands are covered with our clans and villages. The problem is none of us ever leave. So its very unusual to run into someone like me this far from our homeland.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 3428

Ah. Well i would have to agree with you on that. Anywase, glad to meet you and welcome to Bonbon. ^v^