#wishfield

🍃 Flora of Wishfield 🍃

(Note I am not equating the Dark with Dark Essence. Just as the Gods wielded Whim, the Dark wield Dark Essence, but both Whim and Dark Essence are just "power".)

Here is something I missed in the Wishful Aurosa piece descriptions, from the Withering Bloom (Wishful Aurosa: Daybreak) compendium comments:

Dodobo: I never would have imagined that the mutation of the Grand Millewish Tree could reach as far as the Aurosa Valley. It sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it.

Mutation of the Grand Millewish Tree. I remember it being mentioned somewhere that the dormant vines and the Grand Tree were symbiotic in some way, so this is an interesting part of that where the original Desperate Vines vines seem to have come from the Grand Tree itself (this also explains the "Mutated Vines" moniker seemingly being used interchangeably).

But the question is why did they sprout from the Grand Tree? Was the Grand Tree overrun with Dark Essence at the time? Were the Faewish Sprites stressed as hell? Was it the Wishing One being super lonely? Did an agent of the Dark cause the mutation?

What if it was some kind of "natural" balancing act between divine Whim and Dark Essence? Supposedly the Wishing One crafted the first Faewish Sprites from the leaves of the Grand Millewish Tree. Could that much divine Whim have caused the mutation in response? Because we know Whim and Dark Essence are two sides of the same power.

And perhaps that is why the Wishing One then had to entreat Heurta and (very likely) bless with her Whim, instead of fighting the Desperate Vines himself?

(You can find this in Queen Philomia's Palace Ruins.)

(The text is indecipherable due to wear and tear.)

To...:

After coming here, I often experience illusions, as if everything in the past never happened. Those... seem to have melted into the wind of Wishfield, leaving no trace. I tried to compromise with the illusions, but my memory has experienced too much pain and it won't allow me to make any concessions.

...It's too quiet here. So quiet that I can count the cycle of day and night; so quiet that I have countless times to wander in the reverie of music, but cannot compose any tunes.

...

I think, history is at its best... a smile, always revealing its absurd nature. People try to decipher the intention behind that smile, but they're always left in the dark. This is true of me and you, even.

The loneliness makes people wonder, but this is also a good way to pass the time... here... peaceful and harmonious, full of freedom and hope. I think I can understand how to move on.

...Fate always has other plans. The peace that I've never obtained is within reach after exile. However, I can't help but wonder, how long can this tranquility last...? Illusions always shatter upon being touched.

But I want to take this step, for the future of the living.

...

For first-time visitors looking to start their journey amidst the dazzling array of activities, I would definitely recommend diving into the various Kikball sports in Breezy Meadow. Whether you're tackling goal shooting with Desirio or engaging in a Pit-a-Pat or Shoot and Score game, you'll freely experience the refreshing breeze of Breezy Meadow and the joy of running and kicking.

This is Deeply rooted in the prevalent Kikball culture of the meadow. Inspired by the Blossom Beetles, our ancestors invented the Grasspom, which has evolved into the Kikball sports of today. Whether you're practicing your kicking technique solo or competing with others, Kikball sports offer immense fun. Kicking balls across a vast green field embodies a unique blend of comfort and romance in Wishfield.

For a thrilling experience, I highly recommend trying the Whimcycling: Race and Whimcycling: Obstacle Course events. Mastering the art of controlling your Whimcycle and skillfully overcoming various obstacles is as exhilirating as your first sip of Bibcoon Soda! You'll get to race with the wind and score points with precision. Ready to give it a shot?

However, if you just want to lie on the grass in the meadow and savor the breeze, that's also fine! Enjoy this unrestricted freedom to your heart's content. Your happiness is entirely in your hands. Breezy Meadow is a paradise for everyone. I hope everyone finds their own unique freedom and joy here!