first entry ⊗ mutton man (backdated)

[flamekthunder]

Sender: Eustace (and Nier)
To: Everyone
Subject: Regarding the Mutton Man from the Dream Board


Attention everyone,

If you've looked through the recent Dream Board, you may have seen a quest regarding an entity referring to itself as the "Mutton Man" and is involved with slaughtering sheep and harming others. Nier and I have encountered a similar figure in the recent dreamscape during Halloween, the one the tapirs are calling a "dreamshift." It appeared around the witch's hut and we weren't able to determine if it was related to what happened that night or not. It was a formidable adversary, capable of inhuman speed, strength, and defense. We were able to destroy it, but the similarities are concerning.

Regardless if it was brought in from the dreamscape or something separate, take extreme caution when engaging with it.

[The handwriting quickly shifts from the straightforward, neat handwriting to WHAT'S NIER'S HANDWRITING LIKE LMAO]

The "Mutton Man" wasn't messing around and he's dangerous! Please be careful if you see him. I don't want anyone to get hurt. Eustace is right when he says the Mutton Man's really strong. Somehow we managed to fend him off, but I don't think it's over. The Mutton Man said so himself!!

[It can't be seen, but Eustace is side-eying Nier who just rudely barged in.]

As Nier said, its final words along with its disturbing rhyme were "This isn't over" and "Everything has an ending." Whether it's the ravings of an insane creature or a warning has yet to be determined. Given what Soldier: 76 stated in his recent entry regarding the Erasers and the Story Eater, however, I am beginning to wonder if they might be related. When it was destroyed, it turned into paper and black ink. If you fight and manage to damage the one here, take note of what kind of injuries it sustains.

[Nier pauses for a moment because he's going to say something that sounds absolutely ridiculous.]

The Mutton Man left behind something after we destroyed it! You might not believe me, but it was a moon cake! Please don't ask me why it was a moon cake. I'm just saying what I saw. [Here have a brilliant illustration by Nier:]



[And then there's another beautiful illustration that appears soon after (also by Nier).]



...That was supposed to be Nier's attempt at the Mutton Man, but it looked more like this: [Have Eustace's attempt.]



[And that's how the message ends because at this point Eustace is probably criticizing Nier as they argue how the Mutton Man looked like.]

[ooc: Do you know the Mutton Man—anyway, joint post with Eustace and Nier! Nier's writing is in blue, and yes we doodled those crying. Eustace is default font and Nier is the blue. Both are available for responses! As indicated, this post is backdated a couple of days to be earlier in the week.]

Comments

Sender: Zhao

[seemagicshit]

Nice art.

But seriously, this is just making me want to find it and stab it for fun, just to see what happens.

[flamekthunder]

[....He's not surprising he's reading this kind of message, but he still sighs.]

We've already warned you so whatever you do is your own responsibility. Just take caution. Should you actually survive, reporting your findings would help us learn more about this creature.

[seemagicshit]

So you're saying this thing is so badass that you can't fight it and just run?

[flamekthunder]

You can try. Perhaps it's not as strong as it was in the dreamscape, or it could be stronger.

How much fighting experience against otherwordly creatures do you have?

[seemagicshit]

I have a lot of fighting experience against people. Maybe not so much the otherworldly part. That make a difference?

[flamekthunder]

In this case most likely. Unless you have supernatural strength, you may not be able to deal much damage or endure its attacks.

[seemagicshit]

Well then, sounds like I shouldn't go alone and definitely take someone stronger along.

[flamekthunder]

It would be the wiser course of action. The last thing we need are unnecessary casualties from reckless behavior.

[silentends]

If you find it and stab it tell me what happens.

I'd really like to know how that turns out!

[seemagicshit]

I'm hoping it'll bleed when I stab it. Generally how these things go.

If glitter pops out, I'll also report back.

[silentends]

I'd expect blood to come out of it but...glitter?

Wouldn't that make you question it at least a little???

[seemagicshit]

It would, that's why I'll report back.

[God he loves trolling people if he's given an opening.]

[silentends]

I suppose either way we'll find out more about the Mutton Man!!

Just be careful and make sure you're prepared if you're going to fight.

[seemagicshit]

I am skilled with a few things, combat being one of them. But if it gets too much, I will definitely bail the hell out.

[silentends]

Good plan. There are few people out there who can help with fighting if you want to bring someone along.

Do you plan to take those things alone?

[seemagicshit]

Sounds like a bad idea, so I'll recruit someone to help. Thanks for the tips, though.

[silentends]

No problem. Yeah, I originally fought the guy with Eustace so I wasn't alone then either.

It's always better to go with good company when you can.