Ferret Mail
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Ferret Mail

Stories don't have to end when you turn the last page.

Ferret Mail is an extension of the world of The Misadventures of Hightrees and Yibnib, allowing readers to continue their journey by writing to the characters they meet along the way.

Each character has their own personality, memories and perspective. Hightrees only knows what Hightrees knows. Syn remembers events differently. Sir Blush has his own code of honour. Even two characters who lived through the same moment may tell you completely different stories.

Some of the characters are also inspired by real members of our community. Those who choose to take part can receive messages from readers through Ferret Mail, making the world feel just a little more connected.

Not every character will reply. Not every question will have an answer.

And that's exactly the point.

Ferret Mail isn't about uncovering every secret. It's about spending a little more time in a world you enjoyed, hearing different perspectives, discovering small pieces of lore, sharing a laugh, or simply saying thank you to the characters who stayed with you long after the story ended.

The adventure continues. The ferrets are simply carrying the messages.

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Write to a character

Each ferret carries letters to one of the souls you met along the way. Choose a correspondent below.

Portrait of Hightrees

Hightrees

A proud but misunderstood din, gruff and stubborn with a dry wit — yet beneath his rough exterior lies a quiet loyalty few ever see.

Portrait of Yibnib

Yibnib

Yibnib is a curious traveller whose unique way of seeing the world often leads him to notice details that others miss. Honest, thoughtful and wonderfully literal, he approaches every new place and every new face with an open mind. While hidden meanings and social conventions can sometimes leave him confused, his kindness, determination and unwavering sense of fairness have a way of bringing out the best in those around him.

Portrait of Ferret

Ferret

A cheerful, curious messenger whose courage and knack for appearing exactly where he's needed most belie his small stature.

Portrait of Ladybug

Ladybug

A seasoned warrior in her younger years, Ladybug now serves as one of the Shattered Island's most trusted leaders. As keeper of the turtles' scrolls and histories, she oversees their records, preserves their knowledge and offers wise counsel to both the Queen and her council. Her calm judgement and years of experience have made her a guiding presence within the turtle community.

Portrait of Sir Blush

Sir Blush

Sir Blush is a courageous knight whose unwavering sense of duty has earned him the respect of allies and the caution of his enemies. Fearless in battle and steadfast in his convictions, he will willingly place himself between danger and those under his protection, never asking another to face a risk he would not gladly take himself. As Syn's sworn guardian, his loyalty knows no bounds.

Portrait of Wreckoner

Wreckoner

A mole born into wealth who found greater satisfaction with a spanner in his hand, quietly repairing the machines that keep the world turning.

Portrait of IcBat

IcBat

A gifted member of the technologically advanced bat civilisation, IcBat was assigned to observe the mysteries of Shattered Island using cutting-edge inventions, from sonic mapping to powerful satellites and artificial intelligence. Although entrusted with this important mission, even he is uncertain why he was chosen or what he is truly meant to discover.

Portrait of Lauretta

Lauretta

Lauretta is a cheerful turtle whose beautiful singing has become as much a part of Shattered Island as the sea itself. Alongside her sister, Rose, she spends her days wandering the island's shoreline, gathering flowers, helping where she can and filling the air with harmonies that drift across the waves long before the sisters come into view.

Portrait of Captain Spoonhand

Captain Spoonhand

Once the humble cook aboard a merchant vessel, Captain Spoonhand never imagined he would one day command a pirate ship. Fate, fortune and an uncanny talent for stumbling across valuable treasures instead of stealing them transformed the unlikely chef into one of the most infamous captains to sail the waters of the Anchorage and the Seahorse Isles.

Portrait of Tiny Tom

Tiny Tom

Small in stature but overflowing with ambition, Tiny Tom serves as Captain Spoonhand's loyal first mate. Quick with a lie and quicker with a whispered rumour, he has an uncanny talent for causing trouble while keeping his own paws clean. Whether twisting the truth or manipulating those around him, Tiny Tom always seems to know exactly which words will turn friend against friend.

Portrait of Steely Dan

Steely Dan

Steely Dan is a proud turtle with a sharp eye, a quick wit and an endless supply of patience. Alongside his closest friends, Atlas and Kale, he serves as one of the turtle council's trusted observers, quietly gathering information from the island's hidden corners before reporting back to those who need to know.

Portrait of Vinity

Vinity

As Adunni's young apprentice, Vinity has trained from an early age to become a skilled hunter and protector. Agile, disciplined and remarkably quick, he specialises in daggers, light spears and ingeniously crafted traps, relying on speed and precision rather than brute strength. His ability to move silently and disappear into the shadows makes him a formidable opponent, despite his age.

Portrait of Gv

Gv

Gv is Turtle Cove's trusted trader, who always returns from his dealings with both sides smiling — and a lifelong football enthusiast with a knack for spotting opportunities others overlook.

Portrait of Pearl

Pearl

Pearl is the warm heart of the pirate ship, welcoming travellers from across Shattered Island alongside her faithful dog Muggsy — and a gentle soul who trades with the turtles and cares for injured wildlife.

Remember to tag the recipient at the start of your letter — the ferrets need to know the destination of your mail.

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