The Dark Crystal - A Vexing Perplexity

Another world.

Another time.

Another age.

A thousand trine ago, the land sprouted beautiful flora, housed plentiful fauna, and was home to the seven Gelfling clans. From the Vapra to the north to the Grottan down below, Thra thrived and all was well for those who dwelled upon or under its surface.

Until the day Mother Aughra turned her eye to the stars and left the Crystal of Truth in the hands of the Skeksis. With a massive orrery and promises of beauty amongst the expansive cosmos, she entrusted the very heart of Thra to the worst possible creatures to ever set foot on the world.

As the cruel Skeksis corrupt the Crystal of Truth in their secluded chambers, one Gelfling in particular minds her business. Most days, at the very least. While she could be a tad nosy, it wasn't in her best interests to snoop about anywhere past the Scientist's laboratory during her times as his assistant or guinea pig. Of course, that doesn't halt her from attempting to expand her knowledge of her surroundings and Thra as a whole. Blame the Scrollkeeper for indulging her more than he probably should have on numerous occasions.

Couple all of this with becoming the object of the Chamberlain's "affections", and you've got Vex - the Sifan Castle guard who is just trying to get through each day without much interruption. It never goes as planned most days, however. Then again...

When does it ever?

{A collection of drabbles pertaining to my OC Vex, and her adventures in and outside of the Castle. This book will contain potential spoilers for the show and/or movie, as well as featuring my partner's OC on occasion.}

~I hold no rights to The Dark Crystal, nor any of the franchise's comics, series, merchandise, etc.~