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Post by Eversor on Sept 21, 2020 23:17:22 GMT -5
Religious Bar
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waka
Cantys
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Post by waka on Sept 22, 2020 0:09:28 GMT -5
mountain!
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Post by Fish on Sept 22, 2020 1:25:52 GMT -5
Before you have a chance to reply with your answer, something happens.
You are somewhere.
It doesn't feel like any of the places you were offered as starting locations. You stand in the streets of a city made from pale grey stone. Buildings with dark windows loom around you. The streets curve off at gentle angles. A gentle breeze rushes over your face and through the hollow structures. It's the only sound.
You notice a plaza ahead, one with a dry fountain in it. You step forward to investigate the fountain, but your progress is halted by a sharp voice. "Hey, you! You're the extraplanar interloper who signed up to worship us, right? Get over here, they forgot some important stuff and we're not going to let that slide, right Scale?"
WELP. OK THEN. It looks like the talking cat has summoned you.
"Let's get it over all at once. We need a name and pronouns. Once you pick that, we'll tell you what you have to do to keep us happy."
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Post by fuzzysocks on Sept 22, 2020 12:13:33 GMT -5
What are some common names for this universe? I don't want to name them something like "Coat Hanger" if it's not a name you'd find here.
He/him for pronouns maybe.
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Post by baropin on Sept 22, 2020 12:36:51 GMT -5
Lalo Ferraro, he/him
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Post by Eversor on Sept 22, 2020 13:37:21 GMT -5
Biff Johnson
He/Him
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Post by Fish on Sept 22, 2020 18:32:35 GMT -5
"Lalo Ferraro? I guess that's alright... Not as good as something like 'Equilateral,' but-"
"Lalo's a good name. We'll call you that."
The moon swats the sun's tail and puffs himself up.
"ANYWAYS, you agreed to work for us, so here's what we need from you. We've got our paws full with some... things here."
"We're trying to bring back the Crystal Kingdom."
"Yes, that."
You're not sure what this Crystal Kingdom is since you just got to this world all of one minute ago, but you nod your head as if you know what they're talking about.
"But, what I'm getting at is, we need you to break a few demons out of some crystals for us. They used to help us out a lot back before that war and, you know? I think the other gods might appreciate it, too. And we're always looking to get on Space's good side."
The moon gives you a smug, knowing look as his tail flicks from side to side.
"Because we love it when Space tells us we're doing a good job! He gives very good pets, he has lots of limbs."
"So many limbs. Wait, that's not important right now. What is important is, you need to get out there, find as many demons as possible, and either break them out or see how they're doing."
Oh no, it's a quest. A long quest.
"Oh, wait! Do you know anything about demons?"
Do you know anything about demons?
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Post by baropin on Sept 22, 2020 22:13:10 GMT -5
Demons are bad, I think. Then again, they did help out these two chuckleheads, so maybe they're not all bad?
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Post by fuzzysocks on Sept 22, 2020 22:29:58 GMT -5
Demons are unequivocally bad yeah. I don't trust demons nor do I want to help you free them. Can we refuse this quest?
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Post by Eversor on Sept 22, 2020 23:37:52 GMT -5
Demons are MOSTLY accountants. Its a numbers job, packed with a lot of cubicles and coffee. Sure there is a few of them that do show-offy stuff. But that's more for the PR department, to bring in new hires.
Honestly, the gig has a 70% turnover rate in the first six months anyways. Being a demon is more of a launching point. The real opportunities are in Eldritch Horrors.
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Post by Fish on Sept 23, 2020 1:43:24 GMT -5
 You express that, hey, you'd kind of rather not let a bunch of demons out. They're sort of bad news bears. You ask if you can skip out on this whole freeing the demons quest.
 OK, COOL. Demons it is.
The moon looks you over with a smug expression you've started to realize is his default face.
"You have a lot to learn about demons, Lalo."
No, honestly, you don't want to learn more about demons. You want to stay as far away from them as possible.
"We won't toss you in with letting out the weird ones yet. Why don't we have him meet ol' stormy first?"
"Hey, good idea, Scale. He's a huge sap. Wasn't he the one who cried so much when his maker died he made a new river?"
"Yes, he is!"
"Yeah, ok, good. He's not about to hurt a visitor. He can tell you more about the crystals.
The sun pauses and tilts his head to the side.
"Oh, but, maybe he should talk to the key first. If he gets one of his crystals, we'll be able to keep in touch very easily. The key comes by here all the time."
There's a moment of silence as both astral bodies weigh this option. None of this makes sense to you. You're getting the idea you should get used to feeling in the dark.
"That's a good idea, too. You'll take him to the shop, right? It's almost morning, I'm waning, and I'd like to get some sleep."
The sun nods and licks the moon's ear.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything!"
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Post by fuzzysocks on Sept 23, 2020 15:30:46 GMT -5
Follow the dog
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Post by nuggies on Sept 23, 2020 21:07:55 GMT -5
hop on the pupper's back for a ride
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Post by Fish on Sept 23, 2020 23:10:25 GMT -5
You request a ride from the sun, but it turns out you're too big for that. Damn.
The sun lets you pet him to make up for this. You spend four minutes petting him before the moon tells you both to get a move on.  The streets of the city are dark and smooth. As you and the sun step onto the main path, the stones underneath both of you light up with a soft glow. You're not sure if this is the sun's doing or if this is a city feature, but it makes for a pretty cool journey.
The sun stops at a very intact looking house with a more ornate visage than the other houses you've passed. There's colored glass in the window above the door and intricate stonework bordering the door. It's not so much fancy as it is weird. There's an odd panel on the wall, too. You don't know what it's for and the sun offers no clarifications. Instead, he begins to bark.  Nope, you've still got no clue about what that panel does. As you give the door, window, and panel a closer look, the door swings forward.
You're not sure what you expected, but it wasn't this.
 "Hmm. You are the one who has the sun and moon excited..."
The smell of coffee affronts you. The room behind this person is filled to the brim with so many items. There's items you've never even imagined before, mostly because it would be stupid to dream up such pointless items. There's statues, baubles, an exceptionally phallic statue, at least five skulls from various species... It's a visual assault on your senses.
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Post by fuzzysocks on Sept 23, 2020 23:12:26 GMT -5
So, who is this person? A collector of sorts?
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