#Lore bits

[dykedvonte]

Part of the reason I think Boone refuses to return home to the NCR in like all but one ending (where he also intends to kill himself) is the very fact he would likely be congratulated over what happened at Bittersprings and “teaching the Khans a lesson”.

And like that alone is already bad enough on his guilt ridden psyche, but it’s the fact he becomes very honest on how bad he and the NCR fucked up and how he personally should have known better. So having the entire nation act like it didn’t happen the way it did or that it was a good thing would likely push him over the edge.

[kisiel-z-kosmosu]

Spider with fringe covering its eyes. That's it, that's the design.

Random lore bits from universe that exists in my head since like 4 years but i never wirte it down enywhere lets gooo.

Bees domesticated spiders long time ago, since they usefull at dealing with pests in hives, but only some of the spiders. Most species are dangerous predators making deadly traps. To diffirinciate beetwen them, fluffy companions are refered to as arnids (shortern arachnids) and wild remain spiders. Yeah that works like dogs mostly.

Unobvious difrence is spider food is sell as a large capsules to mimic slurping from exosceleton, and they have usually cobnests as their rest area. Also they are many breeds, and working spiders. One of most difficult one is spy-ders who are send to collect pheromone traces after someone (form of eavesdropping).

This one role is being a fluffy boi ^^

[ardnin]

It's been a while but I uploaded a new main video!

It's the second episode in my Lore Bits series, where I uncover interesting info only accessible through more obscure sources like dev interviews and art book content

[u84809p]

Update just came out and I wasn't expecting lore bits. So not only was MC being experimented on, but her memories were being wiped every single time? And the person she considered family(Grandma/Josephine) was helping with with the research? Also imagine what will happen in the N109 Zone when the chapter comes out. MC needs a serious break

[thatmoththoth]

Went a bit overboard today.

[rescuebabiesau]

When the mosaics sleep, it's in a pile.

Boulder is on the bottom, Heatwave typically sleeps on his left side, and Chase and Blades snuggle on top of Boulder in various positions throughout the night.

They also will sometimes sleep in their holoforms sprawled out across the floor of the Burns' house and make Kade trip over them when he's trying to get a midnight snack

[bahnloopi]

Sento Lore Bit

Therapies do sing and harmonize chirps or melodies. They have a tune that's pitched to hypnotize the Oozarus when they're in the process of calming them down.

As opposed, Offense Troopers have a deafening yell attack called "Drum Buster" that will quite literally burst the opponents ear drums if used at point-blank face range. Orran, Sheeri, and Roube are known to use this move commonly.

Roube may spam it just to bm.

[ask-dawnanddusk]

"NO ONE HEARS THE WATER'S CRIES, FROM THE DEPTHS THE EARTH SHALL RISE!"

"Do not dare to think you've won, rain blots out your blazing sun!"

"CRASH AND BURN AGAINST THE WAVES, FOR THIS WORLD IS MY DOMAIN!"

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Seeing other people's versions of Groudon and Kyogre inspired me to try my hand at designing them in my world! Here they are both genuine giants, titans and true aspects of ocean and earth. And, more alarmingly, they never lost their primal forms. They can't ever lose them actually! They're more forces of nature then anything else. It's only in more recent centuries that they've calmed, in a sense. Their powers are controlled, but never diminished.

Groudon towers over 200 meters in height while Kyogre easily stretches to a length of over 400 meters. There are tales that say Groudon's heart beats with the core of the earth, and that Kyogre holds the entire world in it's coils.

These designs are mostly just me messing around and are subject to change in the future, but they were fun to make!

Bonus Vox:

[ask-the-fogbound-serpent]

Rue @Janus: "I'm interested in learning more about the gate. You stay here and watch over it, right? What do you know that you can tell me?"

“So you’re curious about the gateway huh? Well, I can’t blame ya, it’s a real work of beauty! It’s held up even after millions of years, where most others need to be replaced every other century.”

“But I’m getting ahead of myself, let's start with how it works and then move on from there.” Janus said, floating over to the side of the gate and gesturing towards the gems embedded within its frame, “You see these stones? They’re what power the gate, and they’re a special kind of stone known as Rift Gems. These gems needed to be melded into the frame of gateways to work and are able to be crafted, though it takes a LOT of energy to do so. Usually only a couple are needed, but the Obsidian Gate is a special case! These bad boys in particular were made using the boss's energy, so they're incredibly powerful.”

“This gateway’s long survival is mostly on account of who made it, none other than the mother of the big boss herself! She’s a real master smith, and it's because of her this gate even works in the first place. Most gates connect continents, but this one reaches through realms. It connects this world with the overworld parallel to it, our home world so to speak.”

“The Obsidian Gate is connected to the network of gateways across the globe, and even some off it, so by passing through it you can exit through any one you so desire! Usually gates only connect to one or two other places, so the Obsidian Gate must be carefully monitored and protected. There are only a couple portals that directly connect to it. It’s easy to exit, but hard to enter. Only those native to this land can directly return through any gateway they please.”

Janus paused for a second before speaking again, their tone slightly more weary, stark in contrast to their cheerful self. “Due to past… negative experiences, Vourison’s grown wary of others entering. I can’t really blame him, it’s one of the reasons I guard the gate. Luckily for you, we’re giving this whole ‘open to visitors’ thing another shot! So behave please, or you’ll leave this place much crispier than you entered.”

[rhine-ghoul]

everything stays

a little ficlet about an earlier time, when rhine was starting to catch feelings for nyx. featuring misunderstandings (nyx meant to meet her, but got tired and didn't remember at the time) and moping in the rain (water ghoul behavior)

wc: 640? | a little bit angstier than expected

gently tags @asksisternyx

Rhine thinks she's a bit of an idiot right now, sitting alone and swinging her legs. The sunflowers in the gardens are in the middle of their bloom right now. The more that she thinks about it, the color yellow didn't appear a lot in her room. The ghoulette had always preferred cooler tones. After all, everything is blue and colder under the ocean. Yellow was bright and warm, she remembers that everytime she mixes up paint. Especially the shades of yellow in the painting she gave to her. Does she still hang the piece on her bedroom walls? She hopes that's the case.

She watches a small gust of wind sway the flowers around, a smile forming on her face. Nyx said they'll meet here first. She remembers when they first saw the fields together, just about to bloom on one of the sunniest days she's been out on. This bench was Nyx's spot. She thinks about how a favorite spot technically shouldn't matter because the seats and benches look similar. But Rhine knows it does, and she still stays here, anyway. Just so she could be found easier. And besides, it's under the shade of the trees.

"I shouldn't worry too much..." She says to herself. Rhine fiddles with the item in hand. Yellow and pink roses. They look good together, the colors just reminding her of spring. Ivy said that they supposedly meant happiness, care, and admiration. Not too forward of a message but enough for her purposes. She didn't really have a concrete plan, only wanting to say how much she meant to her and then go from there.

She opens her phone, checking if there was a new message that popped up. She scrolls through her gallery and finds the photo they took together. Her face warms up. That's the odd thing when she thinks about her. She's been known to drop to cold temperatures, but that all changes whenever she's close to Nyx. Her face flushes lavender and she's sure that if she had pupils, they'd betray the emotion she feels.

It's been... long. Rhine is starting to overthink. She tries her best to fend off the increasingly loud thoughts by humming a song. When it doesn't work, she stands up, accidentally leaving the bouquet. 'Maybe she's already there?' She thought. So Rhine sets off, still unaware that she's forgotten something.

The ghoulette traces a path of stone, past some wooden arches, and into her safe place. A secret garden, where Nyx was one of the few she's ever taken there. Where she felt her heart flutter when they held hands. Purple wisteria trees and some sprigs of lavenders. There's been white flowers added too, although she doesn't know what they are or who put them there. She looks down at the pond, at her own reflection, and relaxes the tension in her face that she didn't even realize she was holding.

Rhine sighs, putting her head in her hands. Now that she knew Nyx wasn't here either, she starts to worry. Rhine is stubborn. She waits for a half hour, and then another. Nervousness turning into worry turning into a feeling of dejectedness. The sky had changed color, and a light drizzle seemed to be coming. She sits there until it rains, the exact thing she does when she feels down. It usually felt like an old friend, but now it feels more like an invite to surrender.

She's drenched in the rain by now, walking back. At least tears aren't too noticeable in this weather. She looks at the bench from earlier with little hope... and sees no one there, not even an umbrella. Her steps are heavier.

She makes her way past the den, ignoring any questions or stares, instead marching directly into her room. Rhine thinks she's a bit of an idiot right now, for thinking she had any sort of a chance.

...

The outside of the bouquet was soaked in water. But three roses at the very bottom stay the way they are, as if untouched by the elements.

[sodapunked]

Interesting LORE [1???]

(I had to revise this because the original was unfinished and was posted on accident.)

If you're someone who has either seen my content floating around in the internet once or twice or have been following me for some time, you've probably already noticed the strange and unique square/rectangular heads all of my characters seem to have and probably assume that it's a stylistic choice of sorts... and to answer that question:

No, it isn't a stylistic choice.

Allow me, sodapunked to explain and walk you through in the most understandably coherent way as I possibly can, so brace yourself for what is probably the most longest lore-related post I've ever done. I will be listing out sections here to make it a bit.. more organized.

VFOXES

Every character you see in my webtoon, and the socials I mainly use are an original species that I've created when I was a little kid, first originating from a story I made at that time (that I'm planning to rewrite in the future). So you're probably wondering, what in the world is a VFox, well, let me break it down.

Vfoxes are bipedal, colorful animals that are part of the canine family. They are just as if not, equally as smart as humans, what's also an interesting thing about them is that they can be bred with just about any animal (as long as the animal in question is the same size as the vfox), this has lead to the existence of hybrids such as VBears (half Vfox, half Bear), what Vfoxes CAN'T BREED WITH are humans, siblings, and children (which is bad, if you know, you know).

The average height for a VFox is around 5 feet tall, anything taller than 5 feet is rare. Vfoxes born with dwarfism are around 3 ½ feet tall as you can see in this drawing I made here.

VROBOTS

Vrobots are just the robotic and metallic counterparts of Vfoxes, simply just Vfoxes but they're robots instead. Vrobots, like Vfoxes can feel emotional, mental and physical pain, and can think for themselves. They CAN'T give birth, let alone reproduce like Vfoxes can, instead, they build and assemble their children. While Vfoxes have blood, Vrobots have Oil (which is the robotic equivalent to blood).

When it comes to things such as dwarfism, the chances of a Vrobot being born with it are uncommon. It's pretty rare for Vrobots to be born with albinism. Just like Vfoxes, the average Vrobot height is 5 feet tall, however it isn't uncommon to see Vrobots taller than that, some can be around 8 to 10 feet tall.

Vrobots can also extend their limbs as much as they want, but when they aren't extending their limbs, they go back to their normal length.

Vrobots have something called a core, which is basically works as a heart for Vrobots, the max amount of cores a Vrobot can have is 5, if the core is cracked, it weakens the Vrobot, but it can be repaired, however if it breaks in pieces, it's an instant death. Cores are usually either in the forehead or on the chest, sometimes in the back or any other part in the body.

MIRACLE STARS & MOONS

Miracle Stars are basically souls for Vfoxes (and only for Vfoxes), they are sparkly blue, baseball sized Stars with a smooth marble texture, any Vfox who has a Miracle can be resurrected and go to Star City, if not then they stay dead.

Miracle moons are the same as Miracle Stars, but except Miracle moons are souls for Vrobots (and only FOR Vrobots), instead of a blue star, they're sparkly mint-aquamarine, baseball sized Cresent moons with a smooth marble texture, unless a Vrobot has a Miracle moon, they cannot be resurrected and go to Star City.

It's pretty easy to make Miracle Stars and moons, and it isn't expensive either, as moondust and Stardust can easily be found and purchased in Star City markets.

For Miracle Stars, you need a star shaped cookie tray, Stardust and water (the water is used to create the sparkly look you see in both Miracle Stars and moons) all you need to do is to fill the cookie tray with Stardust and a cup of water for each Star in the tray, next you put the tray into the oven and set it for the exact amount of time needed to bake a single cake, and now you have Miracle Stars.

For Miracle moons, it's the exact same, but except you need a Cresent moon shaped cookie tray and moondust.

The end, for now.

I'm going to have to end it here, for now as I'm pretty busy with some stuff, including some irl stuff, when the time comes, I'll give out some more lore, see you later

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[auranova26]

Hsien-Ko and Mei-Ling Lore Bits 4

I had made mention of bringing up some new information that came to mind during my research. And now, I am ecstatic to share! 😄Brace yourself for not only cool additions to their lore, but some Mandarin Chinese script here and there. 🧧

The Igyou Tenshin no Jutsu (いぎょう-てんしん-の-じゅつ) was the name of the art used by their mother and them in the original lore. However, that name is Japanese. After finally getting a translation of this skill (Change Oneself to a Strange Form Technique) then finding a way to translate that into Mandarin, I finally have a name for the art in Cryas Darkstalkers!

異形變形術 (Yìxíng Biànxíng Shù) is the new official name of the art. In English, it means Irregular Shape Change Skill. Also for fun, the simplified script for ya'll: 异形变形术

Jiangshi can enter into a state known as 狂暴 (kuángbào). Basically, translating to 'frenzy', this is a state where a jiangshi is driven into an unpredictably violent rampage for Qì if they have gone too long without feeding.

Hsien-Ko is no different in terms of the requirements to enter kuángbào. However, as she still possesses a conscious, unlike most jiangshi that come into existence. When in frenzy, her body forces her mind to be locked deep away as the desire for Qì takes over.

Even if Qì is obtained, the frenzied Hsien-Ko would still go on a rampage as with her mind locked away, Mei-Ling can't influence Hsien-Ko. The only way to stop her is for Mei-Ling to reattach in her talisman form and bring back Hsien-Ko.

As she is also a jiangshi by nature of the Yìxíng Biànxíng Shù, Mei-Ling does require Qì. However, she doesn't enter into kuángbào via a hunger for Qì. Only via sufficiently strong magic interference can cause her to go frenzy.

When Mei-Ling does get hungry for Qì, she tends to get lethargic and irritable.

Mei-Ling can transform into a form known as 護身符 (hùshēnfú). With her role as 'the mind', she has to help regulate the flow of Qì in Hsien-Ko to allow 'the body' to function at full power while also having control of said power.

While the term hùshēnfú basically translates to amulet/talisman, the specific form she takes on is joss paper, 金紙.

金紙 (jīnzhǐ) translates to 'golden paper. The texture of her form is that of coarse bamboo paper, the traditional material for joss paper. Interestingly, the golden color is a signifier of being an offering for deities.

The script on her form translates to 'keep this on your body to keep you safe'.

While in her talisman form, Mei-Ling has a special enchantment on her granted by the Yìxíng Biànxíng Shù. This enchantment is known as 奇異守護 (Qíyì Shǒuhù).

Qíyì Shǒuhù, or Strange Protection, allows her to be able to perform her function as 'the mind' by granting her hùshēnfú form total immunity from practically any form of magic. The only real way to 'damage' her is to physically break her talisman form to force her back to her true form. Ripping, shredding, and cutting the form are the best ways.

Even when her form is attacked by physical means, Mei-Ling's true form doesn't suffer actual harm. However, she can't change back for some time as her Qì needs to reconstruct the form internally. This can not only leave her vulnerable to genuine harm but means that Hsien-Ko can't be at full strength for the time being.

Mei-Ling did attempt to reverse engineer the Qíyì Shǒuhù to provide Hsien-Ko with this form of protection. Years of tinkering, she eventually had to stop by the pleads of Hsien-Ko.

Despite the fruitless endeavor, her trying to figure out this enchantment did help her eventually craft one for Hsien-Ko that allowed for the phasing of her body through clothing, along with manipulation of it. Something that would be applied to the clothes that she would make for Hsien-Ko in the future.

轉生術 (Zhuǎnshēng Shù) is the final art taught to Xiānshùshī who have been recognized with the title of Shīfu. Translating to 'Reincarnation Skill', Zhuǎnshēng Shù is said to allow the caster's soul to be able to safely depart for the afterlife.

Because the Yìxíng Biànxíng Shù transformed them both to jiangshi, their souls have been tethered to their bodies as a fuel source to allow them to continue living and replace the metabolic functions of their bodies.

The sisters are incapable of passing on via natural causes. The only ways the sisters can truly die is either being killed or allowing their bodies to fully consume their souls. The first option is not a way that either sister wishes to die and the later would lead to their erasure. A true death in a way.

The Zhuǎnshēng Shù is the only means that allows the sisters to pass away peacefully. Once they save their mother and have a final conversation with her after awakening from a long coma, Mingxia bestows not only the mirror and necklace back as a gift to her daughters, but also the knowledge of the Zhuǎnshēng Shù to recognize them both as Shīfu.

As mentioned above, the Yìxíng Biànxíng Shù turned Hsien-Ko in the body of a jiangshi and Mei-Ling into the mind of a jiangshi. The rest of this Lore Bits shall be dedicated to what the Yìxíng Biànxíng Shù did to Hsien-Ko, to Mei-Ling, and to both. First, to both:

Metabolic functions ceased in both sisters. For all intents and purposes, they are dead.

Qì is required to not only satiate their bodies, but to allow for limited bodily functions, like their digestive systems, movement, and brain function.

Neither sister needs to breathe oxygen.

Innately, both sisters are granted the ability known as Qì Absorption. This art is executed by a focused deep breath that allows for spiritual energy to flow from the target into their bodies.

Both have a high tolerance for temperature variance. The only way they can feel hot or cold is via extremes of either.

They possess a sensitivity to the presence of living beings and of stray spiritual energy.

Both have the ability to walk on air for brief periods of time.

They age physically very slowly.

Food can be eaten, and liquids can be drunk and processed by their digestive systems. The energy obtained from this can be used, but since their bodies require Qì to make their digestive systems work in the first place, this can't be a substitute for consumption of Qì, only slow it down.

As for how Hsien-Ko is specifically affected:

Sunlight debuffs Hsien-ko, specifically during the times when the sun is up directly in the sky. The reason for this is that the amount of energy from direct sunlight disturbs the imbalance of Qì she suffers innately from.

Thankfully she is not harmed by the rays of light, but she can feel its effects on her.

Unlike when she was human, Hsien-Ko is incapable of properly controlling her Qì.

Thanks to the innate imbalance of Qì flow in her, Hsien-Ko requires the consumption of more Qì compared to Mei-Ling.

Being 'the body', Hsien-Ko possesses a healing factor. The more Qì she has in reserves, the better her regenerative abilities are.

Despite the lack of full control of her Qì, Hsien-Ko innately has greater physical strength than she could ever achieve with Qì control as a human.

Hsien-Ko's nails have the ability to grow to 152cm (5ft). They are very durable and can be used to slash or pierce particularly vulnerable targets.

Hsien-Ko's body can easily contort into very unnatural poses and directions.

Oddly, her tongue can extend her tongue by 92cm or roughly 3ft.

While the best way to consume Qì is via Qì Absorption, Hsien-Ko can also sap Qì via physical contact. But this is less efficient.

Hsien-Ko cannot enter REM sleep naturally. In fact, she hardly needs to sleep. While initially seen as cool, Hsien-Ko desperately wanted to experience sleep, especially during the times she must be in the coffin. With help from Mei-Ling, she found ways to be able to rest.

The only way Hsien-Ko can enter REM sleep is via talismans crafted by Mei-Ling with the enchantment to allow it.

As mentioned above, Hsien-Ko can enter kuángbào via a hunger for Qì. However, she also can enter the state via being too far away from Mei-Ling for too long or via a disturbance to her Qì at an extreme caliber.

If not in kuángbào, should any talisman be placed on Hsien-Ko, she will be left paralyzed. However, if commands written in Manchu or Chinese scripts are on the talismans, she will be forced to obey the commands against her will.

The only commands she will not obey are ones that bring harm to Mei-Ling, her 'mind' to her 'body'.

Hsien-Ko undergoes the most physical changes to her form. Her skin is now a shade of light blue. Her eyes are that of a golden yellow. Her hair color is now a deep blue violet color, along with a wilder style.

Moss does grow on Hsien-Ko. However, she does strive to get rid of it when grows sufficiently on her body.

Finally, how Mei-Ling was affected:

Unlike Hsien-Ko, Mei-Ling didn't experience many physical changes. Her hair changed style and color to of a more umber shade rather than her original near dark brown color. Her eyes changed to that of a brilliant jade green.

The only giveaway that Mei-Ling is not human to the average individual is her lack of body heat.

Mei-Ling in her talisman form can possess other individuals, the ability of control varying.

Being 'the mind', Mei-Ling has a deep sensitivity to Hsien-Ko's thoughts and emotions.

When she sleeps, often enough she will suffer nightmares, ranging from reliving the night her mother sacrificed herself to the time her frenzied sister nearly killed her.

However, some nightmares are the perspective of Hsien-Ko's fears and memories.

Not only does she serve to stabilize Hsien-Ko's Qì, but also her emotional state as to ensure Hsien-Ko can serve her function in combat. A negative filter in a way.

While she can and does strive to work through this, there are times where she will breakdown and require comfort from Hsien-Ko. In turn, Hsien-Ko does her best to maintain a cheerful mood that is born from her being in a good headspace and not because Mei-Ling had to absorb some of the brunt of her emotions. Plus, to also make her big sister feel better. 🥹

After being comforted, Mei-Ling generally is capable of experiencing pleasant dreams. Assuring both sisters are in a great mood.

Mei-Ling generally sleeps for about 7 hours.

That should end this Lore Bits. Quite a lot to go through, but finally happy to get this out! 😎 Hope you enjoy learning about Hsien-Ko and Mei-Ling of Cryas Darkstalkers. 😊

[hidden-lore-world]

The Interpreter

"Please be careful with that! If you break it, probably nothing will happen, but there is a chance we get doused in so much radiation we melt." The nonchalant Dr. Trevon was betrayed by only the slightest side-eye of my handling of the Interpreter.

"While I am good at my job, I've found stupidity to best me at every turn. So please handle it as instructed. On the front is the scanner for gathering data, do not look at it directly. There are a few buttons for manipulating the data as you gather more of it, and if you're lucky it'll synthesize into something legible when you finish."

Dr. Trevon finished placing a relic on a stand across from me; what looked like a nice, if simple, statue of some oblong, sharply-jointed person. "Run the scanner over that and try to coax a signal out."

I pressed the button under my index finger and noticed a brief, thin red laser-line spread across the room, swiping over the relic in a flash. The viewfinder on top sprang to life with a series of waveforms. They were 4-dimensional, oscillating with time as they swam across the viewfinder. It took a second to take in all the waves as I looked around all four sides of it to see how they were oriented with each other.

The dials near my thumb spun freely, and the waves started to stretch and compress and move towards each other. After a couple of minutes, I managed to get them all aligned and a noise started to emit from the device. A sort of melancholic, low tone that seemed to have a cadence to it like speech, but that didn't sound a bit like any I had heard.

"That's Tevolesh." Dr. Trevon said with a bit of wonder in the words. "They were able to imbue their speech into the objects they created. We are still working out how exactly they were able to do that, but it's astounding that even with as old as these objects are, their voices still can be heard. When it finishes up, you should see a translated copy of the message in the Interpreter."

[Translation of Voiced-Object 24-A; Figurine of Tevian Origin]

[Once were the ashes bright flame Once was the water in the sky Once was hate instead love Once were we together now forever departed.]

[tempest-toss]

Here's the heights!

--Ten

[serrated-snake]

Tessa is mildly offended at the implications of the term “explosion flight”.

“Excuse you!” she says while sifting through a pile of broken metal scraps. “I believe you’re looking for the Alchemist upstairs. My beautiful machines don’t explode nearly as often as his cursed cauldron does!”

***

Laika, meanwhile, is ecstatic about her new title.

“Oh my gosh!” she says, bouncing excitedly. “That’s so true! How did you know I came from space?”

Behind her is a metal plaque that reads, “I survived the Astrolab crash and all I got was this plaque.”