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| | Skadi Island is an island nation located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is featured in the [[A Love Poem to Skadi]] event. |
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| Skadi Island is noted to be a popular tourist destination. Due to the culture, food, architecture, ecology, and historical events depicted in the nation, it is suspected to roughly correspond to real-world Iceland.
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| ==Regions==
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| ===Vikya===
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| Vikya is said to be a paradise of art, with numerous museums, street art, and lively graffiti throughout the town.
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| Known shops and facilities in Vikya include a souvenir shop in the business district near a textiles shop, a post office, and multiple handicrafts shops. There is also a mall on the east side of the business district. Other tourist attractions include Biho Hot Springs and Vox bar.
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| ====Holy Faerie Chapel====
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| One of the holidays noted to be celebrated in this chapel is Faerie Prayer Day. Tradition holds that those who pray and make a wish in the Holy Faerie Chapel on this day will receive the faeries' blessing and see their wishes fulfilled.
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| ====Faerie Academy====
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| The Academy is located on the outskirts of Vikya. The school is said to look like it's straight from a fairy tale, with intricate wooden houses and sculptures. Subjects taught include the origins of faeries, nursery rhymes and songs related to faeries, their portrayal in movies and TV, and field trips to a faerie cottage in the forest.
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| {{Big Data Lab query|Faerie Town}}
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| Faerie Town is so named because it's built on and surrounded by volcanic rock, rendering it impenetrable, like the mythical birthplace of the faeries.
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| Within Faerie Town are faerie huts -- small houses built by the locals to house faeries. Skadi residents believe they can receive blessings by praying to the faeries that reside in these cottages. Additionally, piles of colorful stones adorn Faerie Town, with a rumor that circling the stones three times clockwise will reveal the faerie houses on them. Another tradition in the area sees children leave flowers at the faerie cottages; if the flowers are accepted by the faeries, they will send the gift wanted most by the person who left the flowers.
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| ===Gullin Falls===
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| ====Manor of Hermes====
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| [[File:Erin and Winter illustration.png|thumb|Erin's Winter]]
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| Located in a forest near Gullin Falls, the Manor of Hermes is a relatively unknown destination among Skadi's many other popular attractions, said to be a legend only among locals. Few know the truth of the century-old manor; the most popular legend is that it is the "Demon's Tomb" that sealed away the "Lord of Nightmare" who once tried to destroy Skadi Island, and that on polar nights, the Lord of Nightmare wanders the manor dressed in white, stealing the souls of hapless visitors. Those who do go to the manor tend to keep their silence or warn other potential visitors away. On the rare occasion that a visitor is thought to be worthy to investigate the manor, that person is given a puzzle box called "Erin's Winter" that will allow the person to open the manor's deepest rooms and learn its truths.
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| The manor was a gathering place for "Rebirthology," a cult that believes all humans are born with sin but can cleanse that sin through monetary offerings and prayer. The manor's owner was Lassiter Modero, a wealthy man whose daughter, Erin Modero, suffered from what was known at the time as "mania." The cult sent an oracle named Grady to "cleanse" Erin of her sins and relieve her of her illness, but his archaic and unscientific treatments were torturous and ineffective, worsening her condition until she lost all sanity and lucidity. Her childhood sweetheart, the butler's son Winter, plotted to burn the manor down and abscond with Erin before she was to be lobotomized. Erin perished in the fire, and Winter protected her resting place until his own death, "haunting" the manor to drive visitors away.}}
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| ===Night Beach===
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| Local legends claim that Night Beach was the site of an ancient battle between faeries and demons, and that the demons' remains are the reason the volcanic basalt sand and rock here is black. The same legend states that if you listen to a conch on the beach, you can hear the battle. It's also said that hidden within the sound of the battle is the blessing of the faeries' Goddess; those who hear this sound will see the Goddess reveal herself and grant her blessing.
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| Night Beach is noted to have a unique pink sunset, and it's home to sea turtles and Arctic terns.
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| ===Sakya Fjord===
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| Sakya Fjord is noted to be home to various wildlife, including arctic foxes, puffins, eiders, and brown trout. Sakya Fjord is on the opposite end of Skadi Island from Vikya; one train ride between the two locations was noted to take well over 12 hours.
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| ====Muller's Ranch====
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| One of the selling points of the ranch is that everything is done manually, so there are few automated machines on site, and most chores must be done by hand. Some of the activities available to guests at Muller's Ranch include sheep shearing, horse feeding and riding, and watching puffins bred by the ranch. The ranch also spins their sheep's wool into yarn and other textiles, selling these products on-site as a secondary textile business.
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| ===Seti Falls===
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| On top of the mountains near Seti Falls lies the wreckage of the "Plane at the End of Time," which received its name after being in a movie; this is where the above-mentioned Siren is allegedly at rest. Legend has it that when the Siren begins to sing, the plane's wreckage will be restored, and it will bring all those who hear the song to another world.
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| Seti Falls is noted to be home to many seabirds.
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| ===Gruyam===
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| Gruyam is a small town in Skadi whose nearby mountains render it inaccessible except by ship or air. It is known for its proximity to the Gruyam Volcano, which is called the "Diamond of Skadi Island" due to the shining diamond-like light that reflects from its snow-capped peak at sunrise. It's also known as the site of the "Golden Goddess," a rarer sight in which the dusk on a clear day illuminates the peak and resembles a goddess descending to the earth, which is said to grant wishes to those who view the phenomenon. A popular tourist guide for Gruyam notes 11 tourist attractions in the small town.
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| The Gruyam volcano's eruptions have shaped the area; modern Gruyam was established when people resettled the land after a destructive eruption that left the previous settlement in ruins while fertilizing the soil in the area. Upon the ruins, there is now an observation deck from which tourists may observe the "Golden Goddess." This observation deck also served a military purpose as a secret airfield during wartime. In the event of an eruption, evacuation must take place by sea and air, so it is important to keep enough transport for all residents immediately available.
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| After a century of stability, Gruyam volcano had an incomplete eruption recently, leaving the town temporarily uninhabitable as the ash settles.
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| ==Culture==
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| ===Cuisine===
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| Skadi has a tradition of eating shark meat. Modern times have seen shark consumption moved to responsibly farmed sources so as not to endanger local species of shark. One of their most adventurous dishes is fermented shark meat, which is traditionally paired with Brennevin. Another highly recommended dish is volcanic bread, which is rye bread left to slow-bake in a hot spring for 24 hours. Coffee in Skadi is not ordered by the cup, but instead by saying "ten drops of coffee." Skadi's local wine is noted by residents to be quite strong. Finally, a dessert specialty on the island is a refreshing cilantro chocolate.
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| ===Religion and Mysticism===
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| Faeries are integral to nearly all of Skadi Island's myths and legends, with many residents still believing in the existence of these invisible creatures who live alongside them in their everyday lives. The faerie academy in Vikya teaches the faeries' origin as follows: "According to the legends on Skadi Island, faeries and humans were both created at the same time. Dissatisfied with the hypocrisy and lies of mankind, God concealed the faeries, who were simple in nature. Ever since then, humans have not been able to see the faeries, unless fairies decide to reveal themselves." The creatures are noted to more closely resemble classical depictions of dwarves -- small, with pointed noses and wrinkled skin -- rather than what other nations might think of as fairies.
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| Despite their reclusive life in Skadi's forests, faeries are said to occasionally take human form and seek help from humans. Those who help them are blessed with fortune and happiness, while those who disturb them are punished.
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| Holidays celebrated on Skadi Island include "Guardian Memorial Day," in which residents make and paint shields with red runes commemorating brave ancient guardians of Skadi. They also dress as the guardians and put on various activities and rituals. The runes on the shields mean "far away" and are meant to ensure their guardians never lose their way, even if they journey far from home.
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| One of Skadi's romantic traditions involves a "Spirit of Love," which is tied to a legend about a man and woman who were in love but too shy to show it. The Spirit of Love helped them confess to each other, and in modern times, those who are too shy to express feelings of love may gift an object related to the Spirit of Love to the objects of their affection.
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| ==History==
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| While much is known of Skadi's legendary history and culture, the island's factual history rarely comes up in conversation. One thing that is known is that in the 1980s, Skadi was at war with a neighboring country, and that using Gruyam as an airfield for military supply operations contributed to Skadi's victory.
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| ==Current Residents==
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Johann Brose
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| |image=Johann Brose character icon.png
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| |fullSprite=Johann Brose sprite.png
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| |otherLang=约翰尼 (強尼) , ジョバン , 조니
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| |quote=Some things in the world are more interesting when you discover and see them for yourself, right?
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| |gender=Male
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| |occupation=Lodge and bar owner
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| |bio=Johann is friendly and helpful, acquiring many friends among the locals of Skadi Island. Though he is popular with women in particular, he returns little of their affection, reserving it for his first love, a woman he met in university. Because he did not cherish her at the time, she has been slow to accept him upon her return to Skadi Island.
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| |source=[[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| }}
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Muller Connors
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| |image=Boss 1 Winter character icon.png
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| |fullSprite=Muller Connors sprite.png
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| |otherLang=默勒 , メラー , 뮐러
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| |quote=This kind of work takes patience.
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| |gender=Male
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| |occupation=Ranch owner
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| |bio=Described as a "mean-looking but passionate middle-aged man," Muller Connors owns Muller's Ranch, situated in Sakya Fjord. He is protective of the wildlife in the area, fending off poachers when required, and he helps others around the island with repairs as needed.
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| |source=[[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| }}
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Jolene Hall
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| |image=Jolene Hall character icon.png
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| |fullSprite=Jolene Hall sprite.png
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| |otherLang=乔琳娜 (喬琳娜) , ジョリーン , 조렌
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| |quote=Faeries, faeries, please appear to me.
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| |gender=Female
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| |bio=Jolene Hall is a child who lives in Faerie Town; her mother, [[#Anna Schumer|Anna Schumer]], has little time for her, so she spends most of her free time searching for faeries to play with her.
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| |source=[[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Anderson Johnson
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| |image=Boss 19 Winter character icon.png
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| |fullSprite=Anderson Johnson sprite.png
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| |otherLang=安德森 , アドソン , 앤더슨
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| |quote=Some legends might sound absurd, but they are based on certain facts. My research is to find out the facts.
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| |gender=Male
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| |occupation=Professor
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| |bio=Anderson is a professor researching the local legends of Skadi Island, including faerie sightings and the "Siren" at the Seti Falls wreck. He takes a practical view toward the myths and legends, believing them all to be rooted in facts that he intends to uncover, but he shows disappointment when faced with the mundane truth of a legend.
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| |source=[[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Brindisi Lloyd
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| |image=Shopkeeper F Winter character icon.png
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| |fullSprite=Brindisi Lloyd sprite.png
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| |otherLang=布琳迪丝 (布琳迪絲) , ブリンディジ , 브린디시
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| |quote=I hope my handmade textiles will be liked by everyone, and that my daughter and I will live blessed lives.
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| |gender=Female
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| |occupation=Handicrafts shop owner
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| |bio=Brindisi Lloyd owns a handicrafts shop in Vikya. She cares a great deal about the state of the city and the care others show it. She has a daughter, who went to live in Florence with her father at age three due to the better education available there. Brindisi keeps in touch with both of them through phone and video calls, but she feels she cannot leave her crafts shop behind to visit them.
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Gurazon Murphy
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| |otherLang=古拉松 , グラソンさん , 고라손 씨
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| |gender=Male
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| |occupation=Crafter
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| |bio=Owner of a handmade craft store in Vikya; among his products are custom-made photo albums and other souvenirs.
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| |source=[[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Kara Reese
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| |image=Passerby F1 character icon.png
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| |otherLang=卡拉丽丝 (卡拉麗絲) , カラリス , 클라리스
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| |gender=Female
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| |occupation=Glass artist
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| |bio=Owner of the "Kara Reese & Olaville Glassworks" custom glass shop in Gruyam, Kara is originally from the Baer-Way family, which is renowned for their glass-blowing skills but only pass their skills on to male heirs. Kara left to develop her own glass artistry at Venice University. She met her future husband, Olaville, while in Venice. Olaville later died in a car accident; for a time, she nearly gave up on her glasswork, but after therapy, she believes Olaville is with her in her art. After the recent eruption of Gruyam volcano, she has temporarily returned to Venice.
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| |source=[[Vyn "Blazing Colors"]]
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Eden Reynolds
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| |image=Passerby M2 character icon.png
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| |otherLang=伊登 , イズン , 이준우
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| |gender=Male
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| |occupation=Restaurant/bar owner
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| |bio=Eden is the owner of the Vox restaurant and bar in Viyka and a famed aurora hunter. Eden believes in a legend that states the aurora is a gateway to the land of the dead, and his hunting of the aurora came from a desperate attempt to search for his deceased wife. He once intended to join her in the afterlife, but timely intervention from a tourist put a stop to his plans.
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| |source=[[Marius "Daytime Aurora"]]
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Anna Schumer
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| |image=Passerby F2 character icon.png
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| |otherLang=安娜 , アンナ , 안나
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| |gender=Female
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| |bio=Anna is [[#Jolene Hall|Jolene Hall]]'s mother. Her work schedule is so intensive that she's unable to spend much time with Jolene, but her reassurance that the faeries of Skadi Island would play with the child instead has led to Jolene's persistent search for the creatures. Anna has had to resort to such methods as creating faerie dolls to keep the magic alive for Jolene.
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| |source=[[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Johansen Stevens
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| |image=Passerby M3 character icon.png
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| |otherLang=约翰森 (強森), ジョバンソン , 요한센
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| |gender=Male
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| |bio=Johansen is a former college professor. He believed he was helped by faeries as a child, so in his retirement, he moved to the mountains near Vikya to guard them and care for their cottages.
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| |source=[[Luke "Twinkling Eyes"]]
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| {{Minor character
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| |name=Hanson Walker
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| |image=Elderly M Winter character icon.png
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| |fullSprite=Hanson Walker sprite.png
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| |otherLang=汉森 (漢森) , ハンソン , 한센
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| |quote=If I stay in the same place for too long, I can't help but think of things that happened in the past.
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| |gender=Male
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| |bio=Hanson Walker is an elderly man who lives near Night Beach. He misses his granddaughter dearly ever since she went abroad to study and writes letters to her frequently, believing handwritten letters are better than phone and email. His loneliness leads him to spin tall tales and strange variations on local legends to win others' company and attention. He claims to have once been the boxing champion of the island.
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| |source=[[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| ==Location Gallery==
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| {{Background locations|Skadi Island}}
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| ==References==
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| * [[A Love Poem to Skadi]]
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| * [[Luke "Twinkling Eyes"]]
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| * [[Vyn "Blazing Colors"]]
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| * [[Marius "Daytime Aurora"]]
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