#EOV

[scyanako]

Jenetta, the innkeeper from Etrian Odyssey V 🌿✨

[slaviiik]

something outside my usual wheelhouse- i've been playing around with modding custom portraits into Etrian Odyssey V in my free time and decided to take a crack at adapting some unused concept art i was fond of. little bit crunchy but feel free to use lol

[ninesnowfang]

*shits on single sword masurao for the longest time*

*uses one again but with a different, more defensive team*

why is this working now, why did mine just hit for 4.5k in stratum 3

[art-of-azalea]

The Etrian Odyssey Remaster is releasing soon! I celebrated by getting new photos of my hound cosplay I made when V released. I Hope everyone enjoys the adventures ahead!

[mysticmistral]

Here’s a QR code for recent Etrian Odyssey players (Beyond a Myth)

[definitelyimportantpost]

Tempted to use the wonders of portrait editing to put the Outland Count and Margherita in EOV as a Rover and Hound...

[blushroom20]

Digging through some files and found this unfinished sketch from ~2018 depicting my Etrian Odyssey V team I detailed in this post:

It's a ripoff of inspired by EOV's boxart:

[gwyngraves]

longshot question, but do any followers/mutuals play Etrian Odyssey on 3DS? I wanna exchange guild card qr codes :3

currently playing both EOV and EO Nexus if you've played and wanna trade guild cards!!

I miss streetpass :(

[midflighttt]

reached Empyreal Hollow in EOV and oh my god it's Claret Hollows all over again

[hog-zone]

me and the lads

[theevanescentwhisper]

Local reptilian conjoined twins get bodied by an immortal teenage elf girl, more at 11.

[awesome-casuallyfamouscollector]

A Russian Ural-4320 with EOV-3521 excavator struck an anti-tank landmine, Ukraine, 2023. Source: Naalsio26

[frobby]

i know atlus said they're not making another mainline etrian odyssey game but if somehow they did i would love a wait button like in labyrinth of refrain/galleria

[solidandsound]

Etrian Odyssey V: Notes on a Journey

THE FORMING OF A GUILD

(For visuals on the guild members, see this Twitter thread.)

Alphonse, Earthlain Fencer

Alphonse is named for Alphonse Mucha, painter of ‘Language of Flowers’.

Alphonse has been fascinated by Yggdrasil since he was a child, growing up in Iorys, under its shadow. He has always loved plants, and Yggdrasil is the most mysterious plant of all. In his teenage efforts to learn more about the tree, he made multiple attempts to approach it, each time being caught by the city guards. When it was announced that they were opening up Yggdrasil, Alphonse took to sword training with surprising diligence in order to be allowed to enter as an explorer. However, his impatience won out, and he set out for Yggdrasil without having mastered his skills.

Rachel, Earthlain Dragoon

Rachel is named for Rachel Ruysch, painter of numerous flower still lifes.

Rachel and Alphonse have known each other since they were children, both having lived in Iorys their whole lives. Rachel has alternatively considered Alphonse a begrudging friend and a vexatious nuisance. Their parents are friends, so they were often forced to spend time together. As the older one by one year, Rachel was responsible for keeping him out of trouble. Her no-nonsense attitude often did not mesh well with his imaginative whimsy.

Rachel was quick to decide on a career as a city guard. She is not yet quite old enough to be hired, but sees adventuring as a way to prove herself. Plus, she would feel guilty if she allowed Alphonse to enter the labyrinth alone and he ended up dead.

Alphonse recruited Rachel, knowing that she was capable, and not knowing who else to ask. Alphonse chose Floralis as the name of the guild, out of his love for flowers. The pair planned to proceed by themselves, but happened to arrive at the Explorers Guild for registration at the same time as three other would-be adventurers.

Hiroshige, Therian Masurao

Hiroshige is named for Utagawa Hiroshige, ukiyo-e artist of ‘Plum Estate, Kameido’ and other nature scenes.

Hiroshige, or Hiro for short, fully believes in his own strength. This is why he he planned to tackle the labyrinth alone, and became enraged when Egar would not allow him to register. He grumpily accepted his fate and joined Guild Floralis at Egar’s suggestion. He comes from a mountain village, but why he left for Yggdrasil is a mystery. On his off time, he can be seen practicing wielding multiple swords at once, but otherwise he only carries one.

Alex, Celestrian Warlock

Alex is named for Alex Katz, painter of numerous flower paintings.

Alex is younger than he looks or, generally, acts. A prodigy with even greater magical prowess than most Celestrians, he tries to put on an air of maturity. This facade, combined with his genuine skills, has propelled him into a position where he is allowed to venture to Yggdrasil by himself. It is not unusual for a Celestrian to go on a journey to improve their skills and knowledge, but what Alex truly wanted was independence; he does not take the journey itself too seriously. He was ready to shrug and move on when told it would be unwise to enter the labyrinth alone, but when introduced to Alphonse and the others, he kept up his act and agreed to join them... for now.

Judith, Brouni Shaman

Judith is named for Judith Leyster, painter of ‘Flowers in a Vase’ and a book of tulip illustrations.

Judith is a Brouni historian and anthropologist. She came to Yggdrasil to learn more about Arcania’s history, which she believes deeply involves Yggdrasil. She’s a bit scatterbrained, but gains intense focus when something that interests her is brought up. Her family watches livestock, so she also has experience with animals. She was offended to learn that Egar would not allow her to enter the dungeon alone. It didn’t matter to him that she didn’t want to fight, that she only wanted to do her research. He insisted that she be able to protect herself, and suggested that she tag along with a capable group. She waited until she saw an opportunity and asked to join the newly formed Guild Floralis.

FIRST STRATUM: Tutelary Forest

Hiro complains loudly as the guild ventures out for the first time. He does not need to be escorted, he assures them. However, when he is injured after their very first battle, he comes to terms with the fact that he would have died if he were alone. He does not admit this to anyone, opting instead to shut up.

Alex is tempted to abandon the guild and go do something else, something that requires less work. These thoughts leave him, however, when his ability to detect mana comes in handy multiple times. As he deciphers messages obscured by magic, Alphonse and Judith praise him for his talents, and he becomes flushed with pride. Placated by compliments, he quickly forgets that he ever intended to leave.

The Tutelary Forest is an area flush with greenery, and Alphonse is ecstatic. His knowledge, too, comes in handy, as he identifies edible plants and catches fish for the group. He is wowed by the great roots that surround them. For Alphonse, this stratum is paradise.

As Floralis ventures further into the labyrinth, Prince Ramus fills the group in on some of the historical background of the tree. Of course, it is nothing that Judith doesn’t know already. Still, the conversation excites her, and she is eager to continue adventuring to learn even more. The golems and statues scattered throughout the stratum are, to her, important artifacts that she knew about but is excited to examine in person. However, when the party faces the Amalgolem, she is confronted with what it means to be an adventurer, and how the role differs from that of a historian. Part of her mourns as they take it down to proceed, but she knows that it is what must be done if she wishes to proceed further, to see things no one has ever seen, to learn things no one as yet knows. Together, Floralis defeats the massive guardian and proceeds to the second stratum.

[rpgbossthemebracket]

Just here for some casual Etrian Odyssey propaganda–

Not for any specific track, but just to encourage people unfamiliar to listen to music from the series (especially the boss battle music from the games) <3

Hard agree! There have been a few EO submissions already, but if I wasn't the mod of this tournament, I'd be tempted to just throw every boss theme from the series in here. Yuzo Koshiro does a damn good job with the OSTs, and I really hope the Origins collection is a sign that we'll see more Etrian Odyssey in the '20s.

Gonna leave this recommendation while I'm at it. It's the first standard battle theme for IV and it goes so hard.

[sunmaylight]

Does anyone have those things you grew up with and go back to at random times in your life?

For me, it is the Etrian Odyssey 3DS games. I grew up playing EO4 and then moved on to fanfic. Was so happy when I found the fics in there at the time. Especially from this one author because I was still young in my love for BL turn LGBTQA era. It was that one author’s fanfics and the 3DS games that drew me back to them at random points in my life.

I did take a break near the end of EO4 because I couldn’t defeat the Cursed Prince and the Leviathan. But then the Untold Series were being released and I loved playing them to the point I completed the main story for both. Then I took another break from the games until EO5 came out but only played enough to the third Stratum and then paused again. Though in between all of the pauses throughout the years I have been reading my favorite EO author’s fanfics when I am in the mood for EO but not wanting to play the game.

Now I am enjoying the games again and looking back at how much fun I had with my guilds and imagining what all of my guild member’s dynamics were with each other.

Currently I now need to defeat the Titan to save the Priestess, clear the Crystal Stratum to continue the rest of the journey to climb Iori’s Yggdrasil, and start Nexus when I am done with those two games. (Yes, I made sure to get them in the 3DS eshop before it shut down). Then when that is done, I could and start the first three Etrian Odyssey games that started it all on the Switch.

Hopefully in the months to years it will take me to finish EO1-3, EOU3 will be released on the Switch. I’ve heard a lot of good things about EO3 and can’t wait to enjoy it on my own.

Anyways, this is just some ramblings from a long time on and off Etrian Odyssey fan who has been feeling nostalgic about the games and need to get back into playing and reading fanfic from that one author one day.