[X] Vaguely familiar.
Divergent Realm Invader Quest. (Trails of Cold Steel AU)
Khona Moshr
Pink Flamingo Cabal Healer(they/them)
- Location
- Alabama
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] Vaguely familiar.
Hands are nice, can do many things with them.
Hands are nice, can do many things with them.
Tyrant_Rayne
Probably Not Evil… Maybe
- Location
- Canada
[X] Vaguely familiar.
A tentacle horror is a bit much. I'd like to stay firmly within the bounds of humanoid-ish.
A tentacle horror is a bit much. I'd like to stay firmly within the bounds of humanoid-ish.
JmonsterNEO
Spouter of nonsense
- Location
- The quest forums
[X] Vaguely familiar.
this means that whatever hands we had, they certainly weren't human ones.
this means that whatever hands we had, they certainly weren't human ones.
Character Creation 1: Tell me a Story
[X] Vaguely familiar.
The Divergent entity spends significant time inspecting its hands. No signs of distress have been noticed as of yet, and when asked its only reply is that having hands is 'familiar' to it.
Stable, non-hostile Divergent entities are an absolute rarity, and we should endeavor to learn as much as we can from questioning it while it is within our custody. Should the prince's plan for it proceed, adding a requirement for reports to its list of special needs should be made a priority.
I would also like to remind everyone that inflicting trauma or harassment towards the entity is strictly forbidden.
-Research Memo dated 2. April, 1204.
**********
The humans ask a lot of questions, a few of which you can even answer. They all seem to follow orders from other humans, and they in turn follow the instructions of the human who brought you here. The one who touches a Maid Intern.
A hierarchy.
[] Hierarchy is…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The specimen is highly cooperative, but progress is limited in the face of its sheer ignorance as to the nature and state of Zemuria. What is does know is obscured by seemingly habitual riddles. Researcher Zoller theorizes that this is a cultural affectation among the specimen's species, but consensus among the team is that it suffers from some form of aphasia. The aphasia theory is supported by the specimen's amnesia, which it blames on the traumatic effects of entering our world.
Further support of the aphasia theory is the specimen's continued distaste for comedians and alcoholics. Lechers and household servants are mentioned in more neutral tones, but no progress has been made in finding out what groups or organizations that these terms refer to.
-Research Memo dated 4. April, 1204.
**********
Humans are divided into two reproductive categories. The human who brought you here, the prince, says that this is an oversimplification, but that it will do for now. Your human body falls into the 'female' category, specifically the early stage called 'girl'.
You have been given clothes that hide your human dangling parts and orifices…But human garments are made so that they signal what human dangling parts and orifices you have?
[] Sex and gender are…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The specimen resembles a normal human to all visual searches, as well as to x-ray scans and health checkups. The differences arise during deeper checks. Its bone structure is far denser than a normal human should be at its level, and deeper scans reveal that its organs (while superficially resembling those of a normal human) operate differently. The exact mechanics are unclear as of this time of writing, but the specimen should find physical trauma far more survivable the vast majority of living beings.
The specimen also displays several senses that do not conform to the human baseline, most obvious its sense of smell. The specimen claims to be able to smell membership in several groups, as well as people with previous affiliations or just proximity to someone who does belong to the group in question. In addition it claims to be able to sense nearby Divergence, but we lack the means to test this as of yet.
-Research Memo dated 5. April, 1204.
Curiously, the specimen does not understand the meaning of the words 'Circus', 'Clown', 'Incorporated', 'Drinker', 'Horny', 'Hunter', 'Maid' or 'Intern' when used on their own.
Either its potential aphasia is more severe than suspected, or its mind is far more alien than we have so far assumed.
-Addendum to the above.
**********
A human is assigned to teach you about this part of the Prime World, called Zemuria by its inhabitants. Education among humans is done by assigning the ignorant to learn from someone knowledgeable.
[] Education is…
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The weapon carried by the specimen is an old Leman-style warhammer, specifically the later Lucerne variant of the old Crow's Beak style of hammers. It bears no markings signifying a maker, nor does it bear any marks of manufacture. The battle orbment that the specimen had with it when it was discovered is unusual and matches no known model. The orbment is highly simplified, with only two slots for Quartz and no room for a modern Master Quartz. Further analysis show no signs of manufacture, as if someone just made a basic idea of what an orbment is supposed to be a reality. The Soul Blur Quartz found in the orbment is of poor quality, but tests have yet to find anything out of the ordinary.
The specimen claims ignorance as to how these items ended up in its possession, and that all it knows is that they belong to it. Preliminary research suggests that the weapon and the orbment might be Divergent Laws of their own, but beyond their bizarre make we have yet to find any unusual properties.
-Research Memo dated 6. April, 1204.
Let Dr. Schwaben's injury be a lesson to you all, and a reminder of the order not to harass the specimen. If does not want to let go of its tools it is to be allowed to keep them. Find something else to work on for the day!
-Addendum to the above.
**********
Among the clothes that the Maidtoucher gave you are a part of harder garments that cover your human feet. Humans walk on their feet, and so do you in your human body.
[] Walking on the ground is…
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The robe the specimen was clad in upon retrieval is made of linen, with no special properties detected as of this time of writing. The specimen claims not to know anything about it, only that, much like the hammer and the orbment, the robe also belongs to it.
Surface inspection suggest that the material it is made of is linen, but with no signs of ever being sewn or otherwise processed. Further study is needed to draw conclusions, but the robe has been deemed a low priority for now.
Besides, the specimen doesn't seem to mind us having the robe. We can take our time.
-Research Memo dated 7. April, 1204.
**********
The humans seem interested in the cloth you wore when you crossed over into the Prime World. It kept you from being too uncomfortable in your unfamiliar human body, but beyond that you do not know anything about it. It was just there when you arrived, already covering you.
[] Covering your body with something else is…
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
*********
The specimen's body is at least visually human, and with his Highness' permission I have decided to add an exercise regimen to its schedule. While healthy, the specimen shows little indication of engaging in physical activity beyond walking to and from the laboratories.
Dr. von Kuspen has been called in to oversee the regimen, and so far he reports that the specimen is cooperative, if unenthusiastic. Comments from the specimen imply that it is confused by human sexual dimorphism, but whether this is only with species from Zemuria or signs of something more is unclear.
Interviewing the specimen has led to the theory that its mental state might be far more affected than previously thought by its amnesia-induced ignorance, and that psychiatric assistance might have to be considered.
How we can provide such assistance to an alien mind will be the subject of tomorrow's staff meeting at 07:30 tomorrow.
-Research Memo dated 7. April, 1204.
**********
You human body aches when not moved for extended periods, and one of the white-clad humans come by every now and then to guide you on a walk through the building. The body wants what it wants, but it isn't your body.
[] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
Kayeyeharaieh (also known as 'Kyrie') has admitted to feeling conflicted when dealing with researchers. According to them, their body comes with social instincts that differ from what they are familiar with, and that this causes them some discomfort.
I recommend that Kyrie be kept away from larger groups, so as to not cause them undue stress.
-Research Memo dated 8. April, 1204.
I motion that Dr. Ulm be removed from the project. He is growing dangerously attached to the specimen.
-Internal Memo dated 8. April, 1204.
I would like to remind Dr. Bayer that 'the specimen' has a name, and that his Highness insisted on treating them well. Kyrie, in their current state, shows no sign of meaning harm to anyone.
-Internal Memo dated 8. April, 1204.
**********
Your educator explains that humans are social creatures, and can in fact be severely damaged by prolonged isolation. Curiously, companionship does not have to come from other humans, other species will do just fine.
[] Being among others feels…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
[] Social bonds with other species are…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
We have made a breakthrough! During an interview earlier today Dr. Himmel learned from Kyrie that they are looking for something. According to our guest, one or multiple people belonging to either the 'Clowns' or the 'Drinkers' stole something from Kyrie's Divergent Realm of origin, prompting their immediate pursuit and entry into our world.
Kyrie's distaste for the 'Clown' and 'Drinker' groups is born of this theft, though they are still uncertain of what exactly was stolen and which group is responsible for the theft. Their ambivalence towards the 'Horny Hunters' and the 'Maid Interns', can be inferred to come from these groups' lack of involvement.
I move that identification and retrieval of the stolen object be made a priority, if only to keep it out of the hands of groups capable of committing such a theft.
-Research Memo dated 12. April, 1204.
His Highness has, after multiple interviews with Kyrie, concluded that 'Maid Interns' refer to the Bracer Guild and Bracers. Extrapolation suggests that the term 'Horny Hunters', stated by Kyrie as being opposed to 'Maid Interns', refer to Jaeger Corps.
The terms 'Circus Clowns' and 'Incorporated Drinkers' remain unexplained.
-Research Memo dated 12. April, 1204.
It is an outrage that his Highness intends to take the specimen away from us for that ridiculous project of his! After less than two weeks of study! The Chancellor will hear of him throwing away this amazing opportunity!
-Internal Memo dated 12. April, 1204.
**********
Humans divide time into sections called days, divided by the rise of the sun. The sun is a radiant beacon of light and warmth above the world, and then it disappears below the horizon to herald the coming of night before it rises again.
Most of your time with the white-clad humans is spent when the sun is up, because humans sleep during the night.
[] The sun feels…
-[] Very familiar.
-[] Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
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Right then, all options add to the score of one origin, and next update the two highest scorers (that meet the threshold) will be presented. You can refuse to choose a Realm of origin, pushing the decision further down the line, but it will keep you in your weakened state.
EDIT: Votes are by plan, not by option.
The Divergent entity spends significant time inspecting its hands. No signs of distress have been noticed as of yet, and when asked its only reply is that having hands is 'familiar' to it.
Stable, non-hostile Divergent entities are an absolute rarity, and we should endeavor to learn as much as we can from questioning it while it is within our custody. Should the prince's plan for it proceed, adding a requirement for reports to its list of special needs should be made a priority.
I would also like to remind everyone that inflicting trauma or harassment towards the entity is strictly forbidden.
-Research Memo dated 2. April, 1204.
**********
The humans ask a lot of questions, a few of which you can even answer. They all seem to follow orders from other humans, and they in turn follow the instructions of the human who brought you here. The one who touches a Maid Intern.
A hierarchy.
[] Hierarchy is…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The specimen is highly cooperative, but progress is limited in the face of its sheer ignorance as to the nature and state of Zemuria. What is does know is obscured by seemingly habitual riddles. Researcher Zoller theorizes that this is a cultural affectation among the specimen's species, but consensus among the team is that it suffers from some form of aphasia. The aphasia theory is supported by the specimen's amnesia, which it blames on the traumatic effects of entering our world.
Further support of the aphasia theory is the specimen's continued distaste for comedians and alcoholics. Lechers and household servants are mentioned in more neutral tones, but no progress has been made in finding out what groups or organizations that these terms refer to.
-Research Memo dated 4. April, 1204.
**********
Humans are divided into two reproductive categories. The human who brought you here, the prince, says that this is an oversimplification, but that it will do for now. Your human body falls into the 'female' category, specifically the early stage called 'girl'.
You have been given clothes that hide your human dangling parts and orifices…But human garments are made so that they signal what human dangling parts and orifices you have?
[] Sex and gender are…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The specimen resembles a normal human to all visual searches, as well as to x-ray scans and health checkups. The differences arise during deeper checks. Its bone structure is far denser than a normal human should be at its level, and deeper scans reveal that its organs (while superficially resembling those of a normal human) operate differently. The exact mechanics are unclear as of this time of writing, but the specimen should find physical trauma far more survivable the vast majority of living beings.
The specimen also displays several senses that do not conform to the human baseline, most obvious its sense of smell. The specimen claims to be able to smell membership in several groups, as well as people with previous affiliations or just proximity to someone who does belong to the group in question. In addition it claims to be able to sense nearby Divergence, but we lack the means to test this as of yet.
-Research Memo dated 5. April, 1204.
Curiously, the specimen does not understand the meaning of the words 'Circus', 'Clown', 'Incorporated', 'Drinker', 'Horny', 'Hunter', 'Maid' or 'Intern' when used on their own.
Either its potential aphasia is more severe than suspected, or its mind is far more alien than we have so far assumed.
-Addendum to the above.
**********
A human is assigned to teach you about this part of the Prime World, called Zemuria by its inhabitants. Education among humans is done by assigning the ignorant to learn from someone knowledgeable.
[] Education is…
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The weapon carried by the specimen is an old Leman-style warhammer, specifically the later Lucerne variant of the old Crow's Beak style of hammers. It bears no markings signifying a maker, nor does it bear any marks of manufacture. The battle orbment that the specimen had with it when it was discovered is unusual and matches no known model. The orbment is highly simplified, with only two slots for Quartz and no room for a modern Master Quartz. Further analysis show no signs of manufacture, as if someone just made a basic idea of what an orbment is supposed to be a reality. The Soul Blur Quartz found in the orbment is of poor quality, but tests have yet to find anything out of the ordinary.
The specimen claims ignorance as to how these items ended up in its possession, and that all it knows is that they belong to it. Preliminary research suggests that the weapon and the orbment might be Divergent Laws of their own, but beyond their bizarre make we have yet to find any unusual properties.
-Research Memo dated 6. April, 1204.
Let Dr. Schwaben's injury be a lesson to you all, and a reminder of the order not to harass the specimen. If does not want to let go of its tools it is to be allowed to keep them. Find something else to work on for the day!
-Addendum to the above.
**********
Among the clothes that the Maidtoucher gave you are a part of harder garments that cover your human feet. Humans walk on their feet, and so do you in your human body.
[] Walking on the ground is…
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
The robe the specimen was clad in upon retrieval is made of linen, with no special properties detected as of this time of writing. The specimen claims not to know anything about it, only that, much like the hammer and the orbment, the robe also belongs to it.
Surface inspection suggest that the material it is made of is linen, but with no signs of ever being sewn or otherwise processed. Further study is needed to draw conclusions, but the robe has been deemed a low priority for now.
Besides, the specimen doesn't seem to mind us having the robe. We can take our time.
-Research Memo dated 7. April, 1204.
**********
The humans seem interested in the cloth you wore when you crossed over into the Prime World. It kept you from being too uncomfortable in your unfamiliar human body, but beyond that you do not know anything about it. It was just there when you arrived, already covering you.
[] Covering your body with something else is…
-[] Vaguely familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
*********
The specimen's body is at least visually human, and with his Highness' permission I have decided to add an exercise regimen to its schedule. While healthy, the specimen shows little indication of engaging in physical activity beyond walking to and from the laboratories.
Dr. von Kuspen has been called in to oversee the regimen, and so far he reports that the specimen is cooperative, if unenthusiastic. Comments from the specimen imply that it is confused by human sexual dimorphism, but whether this is only with species from Zemuria or signs of something more is unclear.
Interviewing the specimen has led to the theory that its mental state might be far more affected than previously thought by its amnesia-induced ignorance, and that psychiatric assistance might have to be considered.
How we can provide such assistance to an alien mind will be the subject of tomorrow's staff meeting at 07:30 tomorrow.
-Research Memo dated 7. April, 1204.
**********
You human body aches when not moved for extended periods, and one of the white-clad humans come by every now and then to guide you on a walk through the building. The body wants what it wants, but it isn't your body.
[] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
Kayeyeharaieh (also known as 'Kyrie') has admitted to feeling conflicted when dealing with researchers. According to them, their body comes with social instincts that differ from what they are familiar with, and that this causes them some discomfort.
I recommend that Kyrie be kept away from larger groups, so as to not cause them undue stress.
-Research Memo dated 8. April, 1204.
I motion that Dr. Ulm be removed from the project. He is growing dangerously attached to the specimen.
-Internal Memo dated 8. April, 1204.
I would like to remind Dr. Bayer that 'the specimen' has a name, and that his Highness insisted on treating them well. Kyrie, in their current state, shows no sign of meaning harm to anyone.
-Internal Memo dated 8. April, 1204.
**********
Your educator explains that humans are social creatures, and can in fact be severely damaged by prolonged isolation. Curiously, companionship does not have to come from other humans, other species will do just fine.
[] Being among others feels…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
[] Social bonds with other species are…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
**********
We have made a breakthrough! During an interview earlier today Dr. Himmel learned from Kyrie that they are looking for something. According to our guest, one or multiple people belonging to either the 'Clowns' or the 'Drinkers' stole something from Kyrie's Divergent Realm of origin, prompting their immediate pursuit and entry into our world.
Kyrie's distaste for the 'Clown' and 'Drinker' groups is born of this theft, though they are still uncertain of what exactly was stolen and which group is responsible for the theft. Their ambivalence towards the 'Horny Hunters' and the 'Maid Interns', can be inferred to come from these groups' lack of involvement.
I move that identification and retrieval of the stolen object be made a priority, if only to keep it out of the hands of groups capable of committing such a theft.
-Research Memo dated 12. April, 1204.
His Highness has, after multiple interviews with Kyrie, concluded that 'Maid Interns' refer to the Bracer Guild and Bracers. Extrapolation suggests that the term 'Horny Hunters', stated by Kyrie as being opposed to 'Maid Interns', refer to Jaeger Corps.
The terms 'Circus Clowns' and 'Incorporated Drinkers' remain unexplained.
-Research Memo dated 12. April, 1204.
It is an outrage that his Highness intends to take the specimen away from us for that ridiculous project of his! After less than two weeks of study! The Chancellor will hear of him throwing away this amazing opportunity!
-Internal Memo dated 12. April, 1204.
**********
Humans divide time into sections called days, divided by the rise of the sun. The sun is a radiant beacon of light and warmth above the world, and then it disappears below the horizon to herald the coming of night before it rises again.
Most of your time with the white-clad humans is spent when the sun is up, because humans sleep during the night.
[] The sun feels…
-[] Very familiar.
-[] Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
***************************************************************************
Right then, all options add to the score of one origin, and next update the two highest scorers (that meet the threshold) will be presented. You can refuse to choose a Realm of origin, pushing the decision further down the line, but it will keep you in your weakened state.
EDIT: Votes are by plan, not by option.
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Anyone want to just add fimiliar
[x] Hierarchy is…
-[x] Unfamiliar.
[x] Sex and gender are…
-[x] Familiar.
[x] Education is…
-[x] Vaguely familiar.
[x] Walking on the ground is…
-[x] Vaguely familiar.
[x] Covering your body with something else is…
-[x] Vaguely familiar.
[x] Being among others feels…
-[x] Unfamiliar.
[x] Social bonds with other species are…
-[x] Vaguely Familiar.
[x] The sun feels…
-[x] Very familiar.
-[x] Unfamiliar.
[x] Sex and gender are…
-[x] Familiar.
[x] Education is…
-[x] Vaguely familiar.
[x] Walking on the ground is…
-[x] Vaguely familiar.
[x] Covering your body with something else is…
-[x] Vaguely familiar.
[x] Being among others feels…
-[x] Unfamiliar.
[x] Social bonds with other species are…
-[x] Vaguely Familiar.
[x] The sun feels…
-[x] Very familiar.
JmonsterNEO
Spouter of nonsense
- Location
- The quest forums
[X] Hierarchy is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
What organization did our home have? If any?
[X] Sex and gender are…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
How many genders does our species have? If any?
[X] Education is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
Does our species teach each other, and how?
[X] Walking on the ground is…
-[X] Unfamiliar.
Do we fly?
[X] Covering your body with something else is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
Does our species wear clothes?
[X] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[X] Familiar.
How fast or strong or active is our species?
[X] Being among others feels…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
How social is our species?
[X] Social bonds with other species are…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
Does our species exhibit courtship/friendship?
[X] The sun feels…
-[X] Familiar.
Does our species normally experience light? (Possible darkvision)
I present the almost human plan!
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
What organization did our home have? If any?
[X] Sex and gender are…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
How many genders does our species have? If any?
[X] Education is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
Does our species teach each other, and how?
[X] Walking on the ground is…
-[X] Unfamiliar.
Do we fly?
[X] Covering your body with something else is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
Does our species wear clothes?
[X] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[X] Familiar.
How fast or strong or active is our species?
[X] Being among others feels…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
How social is our species?
[X] Social bonds with other species are…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
Does our species exhibit courtship/friendship?
[X] The sun feels…
-[X] Familiar.
Does our species normally experience light? (Possible darkvision)
I present the almost human plan!
@Salbazier , you forgot to pick an option from
[] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
In your plan.
[] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[] Familiar.
-[] Vaguely Familiar.
-[] Unfamiliar.
In your plan.
Tyrant_Rayne
Probably Not Evil… Maybe
- Location
- Canada
@Iceblocks So I noticed the dates on the reports were s.1284. Now the cold steel games start in s.1204 not 1284. So is this a typo or is something else going on?
Edit: my vote
[X] Plan close but not really
-[X] Hierarchy is…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Sex and gender are…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Education is…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Walking on the ground is…
--[X] Unfamiliar.
-[X] Covering your body with something else is…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
--[X] Familiar.
-[X] Being among others feels…
--[X] Vaguely Familiar.
-[X] Social bonds with other species are…
--[X] Vaguely Familiar.
-[X] The sun feels…
--[X] Unfamiliar.
Edit: my vote
[X] Plan close but not really
-[X] Hierarchy is…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Sex and gender are…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Education is…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Walking on the ground is…
--[X] Unfamiliar.
-[X] Covering your body with something else is…
--[X] Vaguely familiar.
-[X] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
--[X] Familiar.
-[X] Being among others feels…
--[X] Vaguely Familiar.
-[X] Social bonds with other species are…
--[X] Vaguely Familiar.
-[X] The sun feels…
--[X] Unfamiliar.
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It was a typo. I must have mistyped while looking it up on the wiki and the copy-pasted it through the update. Thanks for catching that.
Khona Moshr
Pink Flamingo Cabal Healer(they/them)
- Location
- Alabama
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] Plan close but not really
Khona Moshr
Pink Flamingo Cabal Healer(they/them)
- Location
- Alabama
- Pronouns
- They/Them
guessing you where expecting us going more solidly to unfamiliar or familiar than the vaguely familiar?
Kinda, yeah. I'll go more into it in the actual update.
JmonsterNEO
Spouter of nonsense
- Location
- The quest forums
A thing that I find funny is that I have no clue on how trails of cold steel works beyond jelloapocalype's "so this is basically" video on this series early last year, so I'm just as unfamiliar with this world as Kyrie is.
Ah, then let me just explain that while Divergent Realms are heavily implied to exist in the Trails universe, the ones shown in this quest, as well as the things that inhabit them, are entirely non-canon.
Character Creation 2: Remember You
[X] Plan close but not really.
You have been here for many human days when the Maidtoucher comes to talk again. No, that is not right. His name is Olivert Reise Arnor, a prince of Erebonia, which is the human name for this part of the Prime World.
"Kyrie, my dear friend! How have you been? Have the professors been treating you well?"
He has been touching the Maid Intern again. You can smell it on him. Maybe…two human days ago? You tell him so.
"Two days? You mean-!" He shows his teeth. A smile, a human sign of happiness. "Schera, of course! I should have known when you called me a 'Maid toucher'."
According to the Prince, the human term for Maid Interns is 'Bracers'.
"And that would make 'Horny Hunters' Jaeger Corps? I should inform you that the 'horny' part is not as prevalent as to be a proper descriptor, they mostly do the same jobs as Bracers." He lifts his shoulders, a gesture you have not deciphered yet. "Of course, it is hardly unheard of. They consist of, and are often hired by, the unscrupulous."
You don't really care either way. Neither Horny Hunters or Maid Interns had anything to do with the theft of…of…
The familiar emptiness in your memory, starting from the moment you entered this world and extending through the past, aches dully. You lower your human head, making the Prince let out some worried noises.
You think about everything you have thought about, everything you have experienced since you came to this place. All the things that felt familiar, and all the things that didn't.
And then it clicks into place, and memories rush in to fill the gap.
Now then, from where do you hail?
[] Ensisigkyu.
Ensisigkyu, a Divergent Realm of Water.
You were born from three parents, as most creatures in the World-Sea are. One to lay the egg, the second to fertilize it, and the last to carry it to term. And from that egg you hatched to one of the more cerebral species among the billion different forms of life that inhabit this Realm. You would sing to your schoolmates, learn the Traditions from your elders, and were shown how to find food, explore, and avoid the few predators that can threaten you in all the myriad lands below the waves.
The elders tell you of times when there was change, but then the Prime Light altered the Law before She left the Realm. The Flood of Mud scours the World-Sea, ending everything before there is a great flash of light, and then all that came before happens again. In this Realm nothing is truly born, and nothing truly dies, and for as long as you have lived every day in every cycle has been the same. And why would you want it to change? There are no waves like home, and you would not change it for anything.
And then the THEFT happened, and everything changed…
[] The Utterdark.
The Utterdark, a Divergent Realm of Time, Space and Mirage.
If you stay where you are, the Utterdark was a dumping ground for the things that the Prime Light discarded, Divergent Laws too small to become a world and the remnants of dead and dying worlds. Now it is where the castoffs of the Divergent Realms fall when their worlds discard them.
If you jump to the left, the Utterdark is a dumping ground for the things that the Prime Light discarded, Divergent Laws too small to become a world and the remnants of dead and dying worlds. In the future it will be the place where the castoffs of the Divergent Realms fall when their worlds discard them.
If you take a step to the right, the Utterdark will be a dumping ground for the things that the Prime Light discards, Divergent Laws too small to become a world and the remnants of dead and dying worlds. It once was the place where the castoffs of the Divergent Realms fell when their worlds discarded them.
Time and Space do not exist in the Utterdark, not as a denizen of the Prime World would understand them. The Prime Light never made them into Laws here, and so they are not fluid as much as gaseous. The dregs of the worlds fall down here, gathering into great heaps of Divergent Laws that create islands of partial stability in the lightless deep. And with stability comes life.
The beings that inhabit this Realm quietly explore the vestiges that drift down, more often alone on their island than not, learning and memorizing the stories, memories and intentions imbued within the discarded Laws. They share and trade these Laws during the rare moments where they meet others, steering their islands in search of new things with which they can build upon it.
You are one such dweller in the dark, born from the endless abyss to be ever curious and reverent of the Dregs. Filled with nostalgia and feelings that are not your own, you ceaselessly wander the Utterdark in search of more to add to your island.
But then your dearest Treasure was STOLEN, and without it you can't…
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Right then, let's do a quick score breakdown.
Earth: 20
Water: 60
Fire: 40
Wind: 30
Higher Elements: 50
Wind got an unusually high score here. In every other plan suggested both Wind and Earth never broke 20 points.
Fire was scorewise usually right behind Water barring that one time they were ties for second place. In this plan it scored unusually low.
Higher Elements scored consistently high.
Anyway, Water is Tank/Buffer and Higher Elements is Mage.
EDIT: I just realized that I forgot to add the points of the vote about hands to the final score. It doesn't affect the outcome, but Fire and Higher Elements gain another 10 points.
[X] Plan close but not really
[X] Hierarchy is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Sex and gender are…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Education is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Walking on the ground is…
-[X] Unfamiliar.
[X] Covering your body with something else is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[X] Familiar.
[X] Being among others feels…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
[X] Social bonds with other species are…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
[X] The sun feels…
-[X] Unfamiliar.
[X] Hierarchy is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Sex and gender are…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Education is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Walking on the ground is…
-[X] Unfamiliar.
[X] Covering your body with something else is…
-[X] Vaguely familiar.
[X] Your human body wants to move more than it wants to be still. This is…
-[X] Familiar.
[X] Being among others feels…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
[X] Social bonds with other species are…
-[X] Vaguely Familiar.
[X] The sun feels…
-[X] Unfamiliar.
You have been here for many human days when the Maidtoucher comes to talk again. No, that is not right. His name is Olivert Reise Arnor, a prince of Erebonia, which is the human name for this part of the Prime World.
"Kyrie, my dear friend! How have you been? Have the professors been treating you well?"
He has been touching the Maid Intern again. You can smell it on him. Maybe…two human days ago? You tell him so.
"Two days? You mean-!" He shows his teeth. A smile, a human sign of happiness. "Schera, of course! I should have known when you called me a 'Maid toucher'."
According to the Prince, the human term for Maid Interns is 'Bracers'.
"And that would make 'Horny Hunters' Jaeger Corps? I should inform you that the 'horny' part is not as prevalent as to be a proper descriptor, they mostly do the same jobs as Bracers." He lifts his shoulders, a gesture you have not deciphered yet. "Of course, it is hardly unheard of. They consist of, and are often hired by, the unscrupulous."
You don't really care either way. Neither Horny Hunters or Maid Interns had anything to do with the theft of…of…
The familiar emptiness in your memory, starting from the moment you entered this world and extending through the past, aches dully. You lower your human head, making the Prince let out some worried noises.
You think about everything you have thought about, everything you have experienced since you came to this place. All the things that felt familiar, and all the things that didn't.
And then it clicks into place, and memories rush in to fill the gap.
Now then, from where do you hail?
[] Ensisigkyu.
Ensisigkyu, a Divergent Realm of Water.
You were born from three parents, as most creatures in the World-Sea are. One to lay the egg, the second to fertilize it, and the last to carry it to term. And from that egg you hatched to one of the more cerebral species among the billion different forms of life that inhabit this Realm. You would sing to your schoolmates, learn the Traditions from your elders, and were shown how to find food, explore, and avoid the few predators that can threaten you in all the myriad lands below the waves.
The elders tell you of times when there was change, but then the Prime Light altered the Law before She left the Realm. The Flood of Mud scours the World-Sea, ending everything before there is a great flash of light, and then all that came before happens again. In this Realm nothing is truly born, and nothing truly dies, and for as long as you have lived every day in every cycle has been the same. And why would you want it to change? There are no waves like home, and you would not change it for anything.
And then the THEFT happened, and everything changed…
[] The Utterdark.
The Utterdark, a Divergent Realm of Time, Space and Mirage.
If you stay where you are, the Utterdark was a dumping ground for the things that the Prime Light discarded, Divergent Laws too small to become a world and the remnants of dead and dying worlds. Now it is where the castoffs of the Divergent Realms fall when their worlds discard them.
If you jump to the left, the Utterdark is a dumping ground for the things that the Prime Light discarded, Divergent Laws too small to become a world and the remnants of dead and dying worlds. In the future it will be the place where the castoffs of the Divergent Realms fall when their worlds discard them.
If you take a step to the right, the Utterdark will be a dumping ground for the things that the Prime Light discards, Divergent Laws too small to become a world and the remnants of dead and dying worlds. It once was the place where the castoffs of the Divergent Realms fell when their worlds discarded them.
Time and Space do not exist in the Utterdark, not as a denizen of the Prime World would understand them. The Prime Light never made them into Laws here, and so they are not fluid as much as gaseous. The dregs of the worlds fall down here, gathering into great heaps of Divergent Laws that create islands of partial stability in the lightless deep. And with stability comes life.
The beings that inhabit this Realm quietly explore the vestiges that drift down, more often alone on their island than not, learning and memorizing the stories, memories and intentions imbued within the discarded Laws. They share and trade these Laws during the rare moments where they meet others, steering their islands in search of new things with which they can build upon it.
You are one such dweller in the dark, born from the endless abyss to be ever curious and reverent of the Dregs. Filled with nostalgia and feelings that are not your own, you ceaselessly wander the Utterdark in search of more to add to your island.
But then your dearest Treasure was STOLEN, and without it you can't…
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Right then, let's do a quick score breakdown.
Earth: 20
Water: 60
Fire: 40
Wind: 30
Higher Elements: 50
Wind got an unusually high score here. In every other plan suggested both Wind and Earth never broke 20 points.
Fire was scorewise usually right behind Water barring that one time they were ties for second place. In this plan it scored unusually low.
Higher Elements scored consistently high.
Anyway, Water is Tank/Buffer and Higher Elements is Mage.
EDIT: I just realized that I forgot to add the points of the vote about hands to the final score. It doesn't affect the outcome, but Fire and Higher Elements gain another 10 points.
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[X] Ensisigkyu.
JmonsterNEO
Spouter of nonsense
- Location
- The quest forums
[X] The Utterdark.
Tyrant_Rayne
Probably Not Evil… Maybe
- Location
- Canada
[X] Ensisigkyu.
Since water is our highest why not lean into it? Since the other choice is basically divergent slum/garbage dump then even more so. Besides Water makes us a good counter for this universes other outsider.
Since water is our highest why not lean into it? Since the other choice is basically divergent slum/garbage dump then even more so. Besides Water makes us a good counter for this universes other outsider.
JmonsterNEO
Spouter of nonsense
- Location
- The quest forums
I want to go utterdark because being an entity composed of random laws of physics would probably be pretty mechanically interesting. Also because I like things that are terrifyingly reality-breaking.
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Khona Moshr
Pink Flamingo Cabal Healer(they/them)
- Location
- Alabama
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] Ensisigkyu