Mistic Pets

Welcome to Issue 21
Created by The Mistic Pets Team

Investigation: Vix
Written By Amethyst

With the recent addition of the overgrown Vix, I thought we should investigate a bit deeper into this raucous species. The Vix originate from Forlorn Isle -- that tranquil, miraculous little paradise. However, the location of this serene isle is kept a secret; only a certain few know of its place on the map. Although, it is known that Vix have so long lived there that they could point to it with their eyes closed a hundred miles away.So grab your Vix and start your adventure!

During my study, I took a trip to the Isle armed with my camera, pencil and notepad. The first things I noticed were the colossal trees that seemed to reach the sky, blocking out sunlight in dense areas, and the noise of those awaking from their slumber. Flowers as large as my head and colored so bright it was painful to look at swathed the greenery with a riot of color and the humid air sparkled with millions of tiny water droplets.

I take my steps carefully through the forest floor, as to not disturb the Vix sleeping in the canopy above me. When trekking in Vix domain you must remain quiet and vigilant; I have experienced firsthand the consequences of carelessness. It was when I was young, inexperienced, and I came to this very Isle to see the grandness of the Vix for my own eyes. I climbed to the top of the highest tree to get what I wanted, but it was an awful decision to take. I was lucky enough to escape with my life, as apparently Vix do not appreciate being watched while they sleep, and those claws are quite sharp.

Walking the entire distance of the Isle is tough, except once you reach the end, you realize it has all been worth it. I look down from my place, now on a high, loftly cliff. Mist has created silvery clouds below me and the sun glitters off them, sending rainbows shooting off in a hundred directions. A waterfall roars to my right, cascading over rocks that look like a painter emptied his palette onto. Amongst these spectacular sights is what Forlorn Isle is most known for: the giant family unit of Vix that populate the entire region. These unique creatures are quite the display of connection, as family is highly important to Vix and they dote on their children with tireless devotion. Some explorers are tempted to get close to observe this sweet behavior, but you shouldn't disrupt a mother and child together; the outcome could be terrible (remember those claws?). No, the best advice is to watch from a distance and make sure the creatures aren't in distress.

You may be wondering how the Vix came to becoming pets if it isn't such a good idea to disturb one. Well, over the years the Vix had become used to seeing the occasional human on their Isle -- enough not to set upon them at first sight, anyway. Although, with the correct teaching and care, humans and Vix can certainly get along. If you’re lucky enough to earn the trust of the Vix, you may be able to partake in their most important event of the year, a grand collection of a motley of silly competitions! It consists of tree climbing, berry throwing, races and more. It’s predominantly a child’s life for a Vix, even some of the older, wiser (for a Vix, that's not saying much) ones join in for a bit of mucking around.

Generally, the Vix are a wonderful species, full of a simple, inner joy that allows grandmothers to act like children. Now, if you ever find the secret location, I plead you to go for yourselves and experience the joys and amazement of watching such carefree creatures. Take my advice and apply it well, then I am sure you will have a grand time.

Signed,
Amethyst --
(Explorer of the unknown, voyager of the lands and surveyor of species).

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Written By Blondehearts

I love this article! The description of Forlorn Isle makes me wish I was on vacation on my own secret island.

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