#Minecraft Legends return of the Piglins

[illumniousart]

March-April toy mail:

First set of toys I brought for this year+ pre-ordered Minecraft Legends(since February but the game is out already but cannot play it until I upgrade my computer) + new book(from Minecraft Legends).

I’m happy to own the two pack Bratz pride dolls(wanted to get them from last year but I couldn’t pay $80 for them) and I’m happy to collect Bratz dolls. It’s been 16 years since I had my last Bratz doll(Bratz babyz of course) and planning on collecting more Bratz in the future. I really adore them although, Sasha’s pants was difficult to put on because the pants waist is a bit too small but still love it.

Morra is such a pretty Mermaze Mermaidz doll. I do adore the collection of Mermaze Mermaidz doll line and i wish to see more of the dolls but unfortunately I had a feeling that they’re going to discontinue the brand(or they did). But it does suck that they was expensive when they first came out and they didn’t have stands as well(until series 2).

Still collecting Minecraft toys and books(official books) and bonus: piglin plushie from Minecraft Legends(I named them after the character who’s an advisor from the book which I completed few weeks ago called Minecraft Legends: Return of the Piglins. Kritten my beloved.

[visinox]

I hope you all are ready for some minecraft art spam :) Forgot to post what I was putting on bluesky! (you should follow me by the way hehe)

I redesigned the main three! Felt like they needed a second pass so here we are. Under the cut are the lore details for them, so if you're interested hope you enjoy! If not, see you in a bit :)

Herobrine is a unique kind of builder, one that was born in what is essentially creative mode. He originated from the void, and remained there for a long, long time. Only kept company by the one other who inhabited it, though she didn't do much to soothe his loneliness.

He eventually made it out of the void, but he was rejected by creatures on the surface. In a howl of despair and an emotional out pour of energy, it was him who caused a lot of chaos in the world. From the zombie infection, to the pillager's existence, to the creation of the two bosses and a lot of other mobs.

Afterwards he fled and disappeared. Time passed and he became legend, known as Herobrine, or the prince of monsters. Presently, most are unsure if he was an actual person or was just a created myth.

Steve was taken into and raised in a village. It was at a time before builders were widely accepted, they had a poor reputation around that time, so he had to hide features of his appearance such as ears and hair to blend in.

He passed for a long time, but eventually he had died in front of the other villagers. Which was no problem, as he could just respawn, but other villagers couldn't do that- So if he were to return to the village after they had seen him die, he would be outed. So he left the village, to believe he had died.

Alex was born in the nether and taken in by a piglin tribe. The piglins didn't mind her species as much since they didn't really know the reputation the builders had, and if they did it wasn't really that important. They feared NOTHING.

She was raised specifically by a piglin brute, the chief of the tribe. She never left her tribe until Steve came around, she probably wouldn't have otherwise.

[jadedjoshe]

About The Minecraft Movie

Okay, I get it. The trailer looks ugly. The weird mesh of Teletubby looking characters alongside real people is weird. Steve being Jack Black, a lot of folks are mad about that. Mostly because Jack Black doesn't look like Steve as we know him.

But I don't care about any of that. I can enjoy ugly, I can enjoy lack of continuity, if there's a good solid story. And that's where my concerns lie, with the story.

We have very little to go off of with this one trailer. What is happening with the other world plot? Why are these four brought into Minecraft and how? I see the portal, but who summoned them? The portal is blue like what the Hosts use in Legends. Did the Hosts summon them?

The piglins are invading and there's possibly a Hosts portal, is this based off Legends? If so, why? We got the full story in the game and the books!

What role does Steve even play? Is he even integral to the story (if there is a story)? Since Steve is there, will Alex be there also? We all love the Steve and Alex duo! But I kind of hope not. I'm not sure who would be a good cast for Alex and also mesh well with Jack Black...

Why are we seeing the Orb of Dominance again? Does this take place before Dungeons? Or is it a separate universe, a separate seed if you will?

Do these four protagonists know each other? Are they friends or family? How will they grow and change with this journey?

How did they get the Orb of D? The DOrb? The Heart of Ender?

Is there a disconnect or disagreement back home that they are able to resolve using the knowledge they learned form the other world?

Are they able to return home at any time or is there an antagonistic force keeping them trapped in the other world? Who even is the antagonist?

What kind of choices are the four protagonists going to have to make? Is the stress of the other world and its antagonistic forces going to break up the group for them to dramatically reunite at the end in order to thwart evil???

Or is this a very poorly written cash grab with no character arches, no hero's journey, no struggle to reach a goal and ultimately no story?

And why the Beatles?

Also who is stupid enough to use TNT as a shelf decoration!!!

[by-speaker]

Hunting someone (ENG. VER.)

prompt by @raven-cincaide-words

Philza, Techno and Tommy had been walking for days, only resting for a couple of hours until they reached the next town, travelling from town, to town, to find contracts, until they reached Karmaland. 

It was a small town, near a river and a forest, with beautiful sunflower fields and corn crops. Peculiar cuisine and more peculiar locals, but it was a good place to spend the winter, away from the cold walls of L'Manburg. 

“Ah” said Tommy running to the stream, “Fresh water” shouted the teenager bending down to drink. 

“I wouldn't do that if I were you,” said a voice on the other side of the stream, “a little further up, the laundresses do the washing.”

Philza looked up to see the most beautiful man he had ever seen, his hair as black as ebony, his skin as pale as snow, and his eyes as purple as amethysts. 

Tommy stopped dead in his tracks inches from the water, Techno, out of habit and caution, gripped the hilt of his sword handle.

“Thank you for the warning,” Philza said, taking Tommy by the shoulder, pulling him close to her side, shielding him from the stranger, “We are travellers, from L'Manburg Do you know where there might be an inn?”

The man smiled at them, “Of course, I know a place. Follow me, the bridge is a few yards further on.” He said pointing to the west, “I'm Missa, Missa Sinfonia, by the way, a pleasure.”

“I'm Philza Minecraft, these are my sons, Technoblade and Tommy Innit.” Philza said, taking Carl by the reins and following the karmalience along the bank of the stream. 

Missa laughed, “Aren't you a little young to be a father?” the lad asked. 

Philza laughed too, “Well, I say they're my children, but they're more like little pests that have stuck to me along the way.”

Both boys grumbled, “He's not even that young,” Tommy complained. 

“He's a decrepit old man, he's even hallucinating now, he actually thinks he has a wife.” Techno said, signalling that Phil was crazy. 

Philza rolled her eyes, “I have a wife, she's a goddess, yes, but she's completely real.”

Missa watched them with curiosity and amusement, “An etarian, a piglin, a puppy and a goddess,’ she said to no one in particular, “you'll fit right in Karmaland.”

As they crossed the bridge, Missa led them quickly to a house, it had a stable outside and a sign that read, “El Chiringuito de Juan”, when Missa stopped, the three of them stopped in their tracks. 

“Illo!” Missa shouted at the top of his lungs, “I brought you guests!”

From inside emerged a man, wearing a pink shirt, a straw hat, white shorts, sandals, and a cigar between his lips, “Missa, what a good man, come in, come in.”

Night fell over Karmaland, the air thick and heavy with the rustle of the forest. Philza, Techno and Tommy settled into the beach bar, enjoying a decent meal after days on the road. Philza, however, could not get the conversation he had had with Juan, the owner of the inn, about the ‘beast’ that inhabited the nearby woods out of his mind.

“They say it is a demon, a creature that has never been seen, but everyone has felt its presence. The villagers don't even dare to go near its territory. What's more, some don't return,” Juan had warned, his eyes fixed on Philza.

Philza, being a monster hunter, knew that this meant a lucrative contract. If he managed to hunt the beast, he would not only get good pay, but also the respect of the people.

“That wolf from the legends? Is it real?” asked Tommy, excited by the idea of a new adventure.

“Oh sure, kid,” said Illo, releasing the smoke from his cigar, “You guys hunt monsters, right? You should talk to Lolo, he's the mayor, that critter has been buggin‘ us for months.”

That was enough for Philza to decide to go after the beast. 

(…) 

The man had brought a cub to the entrance of Missa's territory, that cub now belonged to Missa.

Naively, the cub had decided to go after the ‘beast’ on his own. And Missa smiled as he watched the blond walk towards the entrance of his territory. Was the man so careless not to take care of the most precious part of his clan?

The moonlight illuminated the forest, making it seem a little less gloomy, as Tommy moved deeper and deeper into the forest, armed with an iron sword and his bravery, he advanced through the rustling trees. It was clear to Missa that the cub had gone into his forest only to prove to the rest of his team that he was brave. 

He vaguely remembered the conversation the cub and his father had had at the inn, how the younger blond was not prepared to hunt on his own. 

Missa watched him curiously, his eyes glowing a curious amber colour, his paws touching the earth carefully, following the scent of the pup, a soft scent of sweet apple, innocence and mint, the last scent must have belonged to Philza, and marked him as a member of her pack. Humans were extremely careless with their young, leaving them to roam unprotected in unfamiliar territory. It was a shame, but if Philza wasn't going to take care of the cub, Missa would. 

The sound of rustling leaves and a snapping branch alerted the wolf and the pup, who nervously raised his sword even higher. 

“Hey bitch,” said the boy, “come out, I'm not afraid of you.”

That was a lie, Missa could smell how nervous the boy was. And well if the boy was going to be so rude, Missa was going to teach him a lesson.

A low, guttural growl echoed through the trees, making the leaves tremble. Tommy spun around, trying to locate the source of the sound, but the echo of the forest made it impossible. Cold sweat was beginning to trickle down his back, and his hand trembled slightly as he held the sword.

Missa moved through the shadows, his paws barely skimming the leaf-covered ground. He was much larger in his wolf form, his night-black fur blending into the darkness of the forest, only his amber eyes shining like beacons in the gloom. He decided to play a little with his prey, after all, pups needed to learn manners.

Another growl, this time closer, right behind Tommy. The boy turned sharply, but found only darkness.

“H-hello?” Tommy's voice didn't sound so brave any more, “Look, you stupid beast, if you don't come out right now, I'll-”

A howl cut through the air, so close that Tommy could feel the hot breath on the back of his neck. He froze in place, his heart pounding so hard he could hear it in his ears. Slowly, very slowly, he turned around.

There, less than a metre away, stood the beast. A gigantic wolf, bigger than any animal Tommy had ever seen, stared at him with eyes that glittered like molten gold. Its fangs, white and sharp as daggers, gleamed in the moonlight.

The sword slipped from Tommy's trembling hands, falling with a thud onto the dry leaves.

“Oh, shit,” he whispered.

[spidrsharks]

Minecraft AU lore

fyi:

copy and pasted most of this off discord

pls ask me questions

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I've made several aus first one is CANON the second one is called PROSPEROUS Both take insipiration of mods Canon is specifically an post-apocolypse world and Prosperous is like an SMP technically; both are smps but er Both: smp origins -hardcore Canon: post apocolypse Prosperous: 20th century-21st century

appearances of race goes like villages "alex and steve" illagers "monsters" "constructs" in the overworld anyway in the nether its like an entirely different thing netherborn piglin blazes, striders, ghasts In the OVERWORLD: Villagers get created and they have methods of both asexual and sexual reproduction that allows them to prosper. They live in solitude, peace and happiness among various tribes spread across the world Alex comes along, she strands on a beach near a village. She is taught by them, helps them, etc. Then she goes on to journey in foreign lands. While there, something happens and she somehow creates Steve. She teaches Steve and returns to the village with him. They're good companions (read; SIBLINGS) and they discover various things potions religion the nether The village they had grown up in prospered- they never took the title of founders, though. they werent founders of the village. Some villagers however disliked steve and alex, believing alex had malicious intent and passed it onto steve. They took advantage of the newfound potion crafting and created means of magic that defyed the religion that was created

they created allays, which at first were a great help for the community and stuff but after fully splitting from the village, they could turn those allays into vexes. Allays are also spirits taken from the afterlife They call themselves illagers mockingly but later the reasoning behind the name was later forgotten and it was then reasoned that they cause ill to those who oppose them They caused a fucking war The war was mostly one sided, but then the illagers were overpowered after alex began seeking help from neighboring villages and settlements. Illagers eventually left a treaty (read; surrendered) and that was it unfortunately it wasnt They became obsessed with defying death and so created undead monsters totems of undying undead monsters were failed experiments and so they let them go. Unfortunately , those monsters retained the ability to asexually reproduce and so they multiplied. Fuelled by anger and resentment they attack whomever comes near. In response to these 'monsters', as Alex and Steve's ninth symphony, they created golems and constructs some examples of golems include : iron golems copper golem creepers snow golems they spread these creations across everywhere before embarking on their final journey to arm the world and spread prosperity… then they were never seen again. This is where their urban legend ends.. but did it truly end? nope! They actually went to the nether. However because the nether is more confusing than the overworld , they were never able to return. they were short on obsidian to recreate their portal So they survived with what they could while.. also getting hunted. Now: onto the Nether for now The netherborn are magical creatures not quite demons, but not quite human either They were personifications that produce exclusively asexually. They thrived in the Nether with established territories, trading routes, etc.

Due to their lack of resources, they were able to develop a stronger sense of community and familial safety. They had believed there was nothing beyond death besides reincarnation. Due to the excessive amount of magic in their bodies; when they actually did die for whatever reason, they would become wither skeletons and defend till they were dust they built fortresses, and traded with piglins (who were also a dominant species in the nether) and they were both perfectly sentient and competent species collaboration between the two resulted in the creation of blazes, striders, ghasts, etc. Eventually here comes Steve and ALEX. These strange looking beings that just built things that looked strange, carried strange weapons and strange tools obviously a threat. SO what happened? resuming the story at this convergence point; ALEX and Steve were hunted to HELL Alex was also behaving strangely but it could be labeled as stress . Somehow after convincing the locals they werent a threat, Steve and Alex helped them breach barriers. Mostly potions and language and culture but to be fair, they had limited resources They helped build a society for the Nether that truly established the awesomeness of their culture and the netherborn helped find obsidian for the two so that they could go home!

Alls well that ends well, right? no by the worst stroke of unluckiness, the portal plopped them in front of a woodland mansion ALEX, also, for some reason, never came through the portal with Steve . Which sucked. He was now alone- and he never came out of that mansion. The few netherborn and piglins that went through didn't come back the same. They were so excited to have a promise of a new world only to be met with that. Breaking a portal on one side; the stragglers came back different . zombified. guess what fucking happened then a war started of course! specifically between the netherborn and the illagers so yeah; you could guess how well that went Despite the fact netherborn should've had an advantage; they had only barely mastered potions and couldn't make weapons. they only had their ghasts, blazes, etc. So while that was happening!

The villager population is thriving and they had discovered various ways to craft structures that lasted under the worst conditons the religion broke up depending on the tribe but basically was the same thing they realize the illagers are a bit too quiet but whateeverrr they built underground structures called strongholds. they used it to store food, safehouses, materials.. Strongholds took forever to build but hey; they thrived regardless Anyways; the netherborn lost. Their cities were ravaged and destroyed- leading to the present structures known today The surplus of evil magic created an entirely new species that… .. anyways Illagers, now confident because of their win, began raiding villages. Now this is the MAJOR war this is where the timeline splits Canon/Main: Both sides fucking lose Prosperity: Illagers win in canon; the war fucked up everything so badly that neither side won. both too stubborn to admit defeat but also too weak to win As generations continued; the war never officially ended. it is still going on. However its more peaceful. In prosperous: the illagers fuck over everything and start building their giant structures and shit over villages. it screws over wildlife and shit but they dont give a crap because they won, they get to run things They also forget about the nether and consider it useless but whatever Now you MAY wonder

what happened to steve? its never explicitly stated he's dead nor that he's alive So: illager magic is horrible. steve was never BORN he was created from Alex's arm! So being hit with several bitches using magic and vexes and- it basically tortured his body. he escaped out of the mansion on a nearby horse, but 'died'.. and returned. As Herobrine. Herobrine is not his name.

He watches travelers he is interested in and ensures they dont get harmed on their exploration. However.. if youre the one harming others.. What about Alex!? The girlboss is missing! May I introduce

THE END.

Hey Alex, guess what!? All your theories about afterlife? Fuck all! You're in the end now.

I can't explain this cinematically: Alex and Villainsbane exist at the same time. Villainsbane basically fucked everything up and replaced Alex at one point during her adventure with steve. Torturing him mentally and then planning on killing him by leading him to an illager base. So Alex is in the end. surviving off.. stuff. she survives off her few food and dirt blocks. she's restless. She figures out how to turn chorus stalks into blocks-- so with no way to go back home, she recreates it somewhat. its twisted and odd, slipping like her sanity. She's the first enderman.

After testing things out and eating a chorus fruit doesn't go so bad; she just eats them and eats them and-

oh. now remember she was able to create herself a brother to soothe her lonliness; why not again? She creates another enderman; and the realization hits her that.. she's different. her identity is slipping Alex no longer exists.

TRIVIA~

What about witches? Illagers that repented that either felt too ashamed to return or were shunned.

The end portal? Hey remember those Strongholds? Yeah, turns out it's way too easy to hide in those. Unfortunately, scholars with too much time in their hands go insane.

Other players? Up to other people.

Shulkers? Alex made golems she can make shulkers

Endermites? Manifestations of magic that eat endermen

Ender Dragon? Alex

Where's Villainsbane? Causing chaos and killing bitches what else

[ultimateanthropoll]

Guaranteed Round One Slots:

In alphabetical order by series because that's how I have them organized:

Juan Carlos Bodoque - 31 Minutos (He always had a guaranteed spot)

Nico the Catboy - Adventure Time oc (Massacre Round Survivor)

Garfield the Deals Warlock - The Adventure Zone (Massacre Round Survivor)

The Empress - A Hat in Time (Massacre Round Survivor)

Haida - Aggretsuko (3 submissions)

Max Goof - A Goofy Movie (Massacre Round Survivor)

Louis - Beastars (5 submissions)

Boris the Wolf - Bendy and the Ink Machine/Dark Revival (Massacre Round Survivor)

Bandit - Bluey (Massacre Round Survivor)

Scias - Breath of Fire IV (Massacre Round Survivor)

Kabbu - Bug Fables (Massacre Round Survivor)

Chicory - Chicory a Colorful Tale (Massacre Round Survivor)

Crash Bandicoot - Crash Bandicoot (Massacre Round Survivor)

Ralsei -Deltarune (4 submissions)

Renamon - Digimon (2 submissions)

Duck - Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (Massacre Round Survivor)

Webber - Don't Starve Together (Massacre Round Survivor)

Mason - Duncan and Edddie (Massacre Round Survivor)

Erma Felna - Erma Felna: EDF (or Albedo Anthropomorphics but iirc they changed the series name) (2 submissions)

Meowscles - Fortnite (2 submissions)

Mother Glory - Friends at the Table (Massacre Round Survivor)

Geronimo Stilton - Geronimo Stilton (Massacre Round Survivor)

Basil of Baker Street - The Great Mouse Detective (Massacre Round Survivor)

Krteček - Krteček the mole (2 submissions)

Loona - Helluva Boss (3 submissions)

Bec Noir - Homestuck (Massacre Round Survivor)

Tarot - Housepets (2 submissions)

Master Tigress - Kung Fu Panda (5 submissions)

Mordecai Heller - Lackadaisy (6 submissions)

Xenia - Linux mascot (Massacre Round Survivor)

Nyanta - Log Horizon (Massacre Round Survivor)

Bugs Bunny - Looney Tunes (4 submissions)

Gia - Madagascar 3 (2 submissions)

Piglin - Minecraft (2 submissions)

Kermit the Frog - The Muppets (Massacre Round Survivor)

Nick Nocturne - Night Mind (Massacre Round Survivor)

Kajortoq - No Evil (2 submissions)

Mae Borowski - Night in the Woods (2 submissions)

Giovanni - Night on the Galactic Railroad (2 submissions)

Hajime Tanaka - Odd Taxi (Massacre Round Survivor)

Flioflop - Paranatural (Massacre Round Survivor)

Lord Arum - The Penumbra Podcast (Massacre Round Survivor)

Perry the Platypus - Phineas and Ferb (Massacre Round Survivor)

Lucario - Pokémon movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (Massacre Round Survivor)

Death - Puss in Boots: the Last Wish (2 submissions)

Ratboy Genius - Ratboy Genius (Massacre Round Survivor)

Woodcutter Bear - Rhythm Heaven (Massacre Round Survivor)

Roger Rabbit - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Massacre Round Survivor)

Sly Cooper - Sly Cooper (2 submissions)

Red Savarin - Solatorbo Red the Hunter (Massacre Round Survivor)

Shadow the Hedgehog - Sonic the Hedgehog (2 submissions)

Gwen - Spiritfarer (Massacre Round Survivor)

Squidward Tentacles - Spongebob Squarepants (3 submissions)

Fox McCloud - Star Fox (2 submissions)

Wolfrun - PreCure (2 submissions)

Melody Amaranth - Super Lesbian Animal RPG (3 submissions)

Diane Foxington - The Bad Guys (5 submissions)

Baron Humbert von Gikkingen - The Cat Returns (2 submissions)

Prince Sidon - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2 submissions)

Jerry - Tom and Jerry (Massacre Round Survivor)

Captain Amelia - Treasure Planet (4 submissions)

Arte Fact - Webkinz (2 submissions)

Swampy - Where's My Water (Massacre Round Survivor)

Nick Wilde - Zootopia (He always had a guaranteed spot)

Bracket will be out shortly! Send your propaganda in now because it WILL influence the tournament.

[anipul]

rules: answer + tag some people you want to get know better and/or catch up with!

Tagged by: @poxathepixa

Favourite color:

shades of red, purple, orange, gray, brown

Last song: 

Time and Emotion - Nik Kershaw

Currently reading: 

Still reading: The Day It Rained Blood by Anonymous

Recently finished: Minecraft Legends: Return of the Piglins by Matt Forbeck

Currently watching:

Spy x Family

The Legend of Vox Machina

Currently craving:

Momos - I could eat them everyday ngl.

Energy Drinks as per usual

Coffee or tea:

Both is good but I prefer coffee.

Tagging:

@caktoz @knuspermaul @artist-mallow

(I kinda cheated with the rules here but whatever adfasdf. Also just if you want to do it)

[onyxolay]

Archie meets Kritten

So I just realized that there is no AUs/fanfictions for Minecraft legends/return of the piglins yet so consider this to be the first! Enjoy~!

Archie wondered through the woods alone when he sees a village in a near by field. He is nervous at first, worried they may have heard of his previous rein as the arch-illager and would shun him away, but there was some things he needed so he carried on and went in despite his nervousness…

When Archie walked into the he village, it was bright and everyone was happy. Archie smiled looking at the place, everyone was so happy and everyone seemed so calm, if only he grew up in a place like that… He finds a villager in a white robe doodling in a book and walks up to him, asking: “h-hello there sir! I-I’m Archie and I was wondering if you’d like to trade maybe..?” Archie nervously smiled at the villager who looked down at him. “You got emeralds kid?” “Yes sir! 48 to be exact!” “Then I’ll trade with ya, what is it that you need?”. Archie smiled and stomped his feet a little bit in excitement. “Oh my- thank you sir! I just need some chicken and bread and maybe some enchanting books?” “You’ll have to go to our cleric for the enchantment books but I can get you those other things. Wait here.”

The villager left into his house and Archie smiled and at there on the bench waiting for him, he sighed thinking about the last few days. Archie had sensed a weird ripple in the air that had been making him uneasy. In times like these he wished he had stayed with the orb or tried to win back his empire, but there was no turning back now. He figured that most of his fellow illagers wouldn’t even except him as a friend after he was defeated. The villager comes back with the chicken and bread, he says: “I got the stuff, that will be 24 emeralds!” “24?!” “Listen kid I have 3 bread loads here for ya and five chickens, it’s gonna help you on your mission in the nether now pay up!” Archie, now confused as ever, asks: “what do you mean by mission in the nether?” The villager takes Archie to the edge of the village and point to a lot nether portal colors to their village. “That portal right there has been making people feel like crap for weeks…It’s been giving off a weird sensation in the air recently, it’s been making everyone extremely uncomfortable. Many hero’s have tired to go through it, but they either don’t come out alive, or they go in once and never again…”

Archie was now curious, but he decided to let it be for now. His primary focus right now was to get what he needed, and go home for dark. So he did just that. When the villager stoped talking he wants to the cleric and got the enchanting books he needed and went home. When Archie went back to his house he looked through his bag to organize and put everything away, only to realize that his knock back three enchanting book was gone. “Ahh shit…” Archie cursed to himself, Archie rolled his eyes and went back out with a sword and rushed back out quickly to the field where the village was at, thinking he may have dropped it or maybe somebody stole it on the way home.

Archie got close to the portal when he sees his enchanting book on the grass. He picked it up relived that it hadn’t been stolen while he was going home. As he was going to pick up, his grey hand meets a pink one. Both mobs squeal in surprise and jump back, both look up to look at each other. Archie is shocked to see a piglin of all mobs, but this one was short, but like him…From Archies knowledge Piglins weren’t supposed to be that small, so Archie picked up his book and walks a little closer, the piglin immediately stepped back and grabbed his golden axe.

“WOAH WOAH WOAH calm down buddy I’m not gonna hurt you! I’m Archie! Who are you?” The piglin stopped, it was now their turn to be surprised. “Kritten! Kritten!” The piglin pointed to themselves, Archie smiled. “Hello Kritten, it’s nice to meet you! I’ve never seen a creature small like me before! It’s nice to finally meet some!” Archie puts his hand out for a handshake. Kritten was confused at first but eventually shook the illagers hand. “It’s getting pretty dark, were you about to go home?” Archie asked, Kritten looked back at The portal to the nether, he remembered what he had been out through this past little while and shook his head no to the illager. “Oh? Well, it’s getting pretty late…how about you stay with me for the night? Does that sound good?” Kritten was shocked at Archies kindness, usually other mobs didn’t treat him so well. Even as the advisor to Bungus in the bastion he wasn’t really all that respected.

“Come on! It’s getting dark and more dangerous mobs will be out soon!” Archie grabs Kristen’s hand and rubs with him until they are about a half a mile from Archies house. Archie huffed and puffed completely out of breath, so was Kritten. “Y…you okay Kritten?” Kritten nodded his head and they walked towards Archies house. When they arrive at Archies house they go inside, the house is small, just like it’s residents. Kritten looks around at how fixed and clean everything is, he’s a little confused but he’s pretty impressed. He still was a little nervous, why was Archie being so kind? Was he trynna trick him? If so, why?

All the while Archie was making his bed and organizing the last of his things. “Kritten? Are you okay?” The piglin got startled a little bit, they replied: “Y-yes. I am okay..” “Ah! So you DO talk, it’s okay, I understand being shy in a new place. Do you have anywhere to go in the morning?” Archie asked as he poured himself a cup of water. Kritten shook his head, “No…I’m never been in the over world before.” “Oh I see, say, what are you here anyways? Piglins don’t ever come up here unless a hero somehow takes them here!” Kritten sat on the bed on the other side of the small house and sighed. “I got banished from my bastion after not finding land for my leader Bungus…I’m his advisor- well- Ex-advisor now really…Some other piglin named Uggub tried to kill me a few times and then I ended up here…i just want to be able to be safe some where again…But of FUCKING COURSE I’m not respected enough to have that aren’t I..?!?!?” Kritten smacked his bag down to the ground and sighed when he sat back on the bed. Archie sat next to him and rubbed his back, he understood his feelings, he understood them a little to well.

“Ya know I was banished from my tribe at some point, I almost ended up dead plenty of times but now I live here peacefully on my own! …You’re homeless, Yes?” “Mhm…” Kritten nodded. “Well then! You can stay here With me then! I’ve been needing a friend out here, I do have one friend but he’s a fair ways away, so how about it? Would you like to live with me Kritten?” Kritten was nervous at first, should he trust him? Kritten figured after all that he had done for him so far that he might as well. So he shakes his hand and nods. “Yes please, I would love that very much.” “Great! Now uhhh- I do r have anymore beds, or Room for one- so you’re just gonna have to either sleep with me or I can make you a cot or something.” Kritten thought for a minute, he wanted to see what an overworlder bed felt like. So he hops into the bed and turns facing the wall. Archie jsut laughs and gets in with him. “Goodnight Kritten! Sleep well buddy.” “You to Archie.. and.. thank you…” “anytime pal..” and both drifted off into sleep.

[the-golden-heart]

Minecraft Legends: Return of the Piglins book review

The story started with a strange concept, but I apreciated the creativity. Farnum (the protagonist) and his friends are adorable, but I wish that their relationship was explored more. And so Farnum's life in the village. The Piglins: they are exactly how the game show them to be, big and violents…aside Kritten. Kritten to me felt like how was Archie in Rise of the Arch Illager. Tiny but with enough braincells to see what's wrong wth their leader. I won't spoil what happens in the book but I want to say that everything was well written. The only thing I disliked is the ending, that leave you with many doubts.

[lrussellconceptart]

New releases

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Minecraft Legends

Real-time action-strategy video game Minecraft Legends was created by Mojang Studios and Blackbird Interactive and released by Xbox Game Studios in 2023. The events of Minecraft Legends occur in the world of Minecraft during an invasion by piglins from the Nether. The player carries their flag to preserve the Overworld and rally its mobs to defend their home as the Nether spreads its corruption over the Overworld.

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[juguiuw]

Soo a little story about how MT and Purple met, jiji

After playing League of Legends with the color gang, they’d offered him to stay with them for a while, genuinely interested in what he was doing with his life at the time, willing to help if his situation wasn't favorable, but Purple didn’t feel he deserved that, and denied any help or connection with them and left.

Things hadn't been easy after that. He’d been kicked out of his computer with the few things he had with him at the time and was completely helpless in the hostile world of Minecraft, though in a way he felt he deserved it. Surviving since then hadn't been easy, and Purple could barely get enough to keep from dying. That was bullshit, he’d been at the top, but his own greed had messed it all up and now he was completely miserable.

An ordinary day of searching for basic resources he came across a portal to the Nether, and seeing it as an opportunity to find something valuable enough to take advantage of, he entered. After wandering through the hot dimension, he spotted a group of Piglin brutes next to some chests, that meant good shit, so he came down from where he was with the help of elytras and with only a wooden sword in hand he launched himself against them. It was not easy, but he was victorious. He searched the chests for resources, but before he could leave the scene, a strong hand grabbed his wrist, preventing him from retreating.

"I see you defeated my brutes alone," the stick in front of him spoke in a gravelly voice, “Interesting”.

The stick in front of him wore a wide cape and crown. Was he some kind of king? Purple also noted the staff he was holding, and the fact that he was exceptionally tall. All that, and his cold gaze made Purple feel afraid.

"I-I didn't mean to…P-Please…" he stammered "Let me go, I can return the things," Purple begged unconsciously trying to break free from the grip on his wrist, without success.

"I'm afraid I can't do that," answered the dark orange stick after a light laugh. "You tried to rob me. And you killed part of my army.” He looked at Purple more closely, “I can't let that go”.

At that moment Purple thought he was dead, or worse. The stick in front of him was completely terrifying and that’s starting to get him on nerves. All he wanted was to run out of there.

“Please!” he pleaded, “ There must be another way!”

"Relax, boy," replied the tallest stick, lightening his tone, as he released his grip on Purple, but for some reason the latter did not move from where he was. "This is your lucky day," he said arrogantly, "I can give you a chance, after all, you and I are the same, right?” Purple's look changed from fear to intrigue, “ You can come with me if you want, but I don't think you have many options, do you?”

“What do you want?” Purple asked uncertainty. He was prepared to run if things got ugly with the unknown stick.

"I said relax," replied the opposite with annoyance, "You just have to accompany me to my castle while you tell me about yourself…

“Purple…”

“Purple.”

Saying that, who now Purple was sure was a king, turned around strikingly moving his cape, starting to walk. Purple thought about running, but for something he couldn't explain, he followed.

“And…what’s the staff for?” Purple asked carelessly, eliciting a laugh from the other.

“Oh. You're not so scared anymore, huh?” Purple was embarrassed by his own question, “I got it from a villager. With it, I can use the power of any block I want,” the king replied indifferenced.

This aroused Purple's curiosity, but he decided not to continue with the questions. So now he has to be the one to answer.

"So, Purple," the orange stick spoke, "what about you? What led you to rob a group of Piglins with a piece of wood?”

Purple gave a light tired sigh and answered the question.

“I…I used to live on a computer. There was a village in it and I was the king,” he spoke wistfully, “ villagers loved me, but I was too greedy, and I screwed up”.

“Greedy?”

“That wasn't enough for me, I wanted a trophy,” Purple replied with regret, “I entered the End with the help of some sticks that reached the computer and I stole the dragon egg. The mother wasn’t very happy about it and she destroyed my village. The villagers blamed me for that and kicked me out. I haven't set foot there since”.

The regret in Purple's voice was evident. The orange stick made up the rest of the story based on the miserable appearance of his new companion. He paid unusual attention to the part of the other sticks. That would be helpful.

“I see we have several things in common, my dear,” Purple raised an eyebrow at that statement, “We know what we deserve. We're both greedy, but it doesn't have to be bad, right?” There was a pause: “Did you say that some sticks entered in your computer?” Purple nodded, “And how did they get there?”

“They came from a portal in their computer,” Purple answered, “I know because I infiltrated theirs…I-I thought they were to blame for what happened…But it wasn't like that,” he added with regret.

"That's perfect," the opposite muttered to himself and spoke, "Join my Purple. You just have to help me get the Minecraft block from those sticks and with it we can dominate the internet. We will have the life we deserve,” a pause, “I can give it to you”.

This took Purple completely by surprise, who didn't know what to say, but the other suit didn't seem to be expecting an immediate response. At that very moment they arrived at his castle, which was nothing more than a bastion. They entered it, but inside it was completely different from the horrible architecture of a bastion, it looked like a real castle.

Both sticks walked to the throne room. The tall stick immediately sat on it with complete authority, directing a questioning glance at Purple, who kept distance. He was waiting for an answer. Purple had a bad feeling about everything, but the other stick promises were promising. Just thinking about how powerful he could be with the Minecraft cube made his eyes sparkle. For a moment he thought about how bad that would be, the owners of the cube he wanted had shown sympathy for him, but he didn't want to be alone and miserable anymore. He deserved better. And he’d have it.

What was wrong with a little greed?

"I accept," Purple said, completely determined.

"That's perfect," said the orange stick, resting his chin on his hands. "But to make this work, you'll have to do whatever I ask of you," he spoke with a touch of grim arrogance. “And you can call me King. Your King.”

"Yes, my King," Purple replied, bowing slightly.

And a bad drawin i made bf this uw

I write this very quick so-

I discovered that I really enjoy making stuff 4 them(?

[crystalartsandanimation]

Was it worth it?

Was it worth risking everything in your life to serve him, the one who promised you power, only for him to betray you the instant you gave him what he wanted?

Was it worth betraying the ones who offered to reconcile and become friends with you for the power you never received?

These thoughts buzzed angrily in Purple's mind like aggressive honeybees defending their hive from predators.

He still couldn't believe it. He was still in shock. He did everything as King Orange said in hopes of gaining the power he desired, even more than the power he lost due to the Ender Dragon egg incident.

He thought back to the time where he and King Orange went to the back of the throne room to discuss what he accomplished.

----

"I was able to convince the stick figures into following me to the Parkour Course Dimension. After each course, I instructed them to go one at a time for the final one. The parkour course directed each stick figure in different pathways, all ending with a platform where a piglin brute is stationed to give them their trophy for winning the competition. At this point, they should be at the intended locations, the piglin brutes ensuring that they don't make any attempts to escape."

"Everything is going according to plan," King commented. "I'm impressed, Purple. You've done a very fine job so far." He patted him on the head.

----

"Here's what I want you to do now. You are going to fly over to the stick figures' PC. See that Minecraft Master Block icon on the hot bar?"

"Mm-hmm."

"That icon is very powerful. Take a look at what that red stick figure did with it." He played the scene where Red attacked the group with the icon, then skipped to the scene where he used it to create a mega stick made out of cobblestone.

"Whoa... wow..."

"You will take the block, and when you return, we will place it on my staff, which will harness all the energy it has. Then, as promised, in return for your service, I will share with you the power you could ever want. We will rule together."

"We will rule together." Purple repeated quietly, enunciating each word of the last part of the sentence carefully, as if to process what will happen after he completed his service to King. A short pause, then his lips moved into a wide smile. He applauded happily, then loudly and confidently repeated the sentence one more time: "We will rule together!"

----

Power... we will rule together...

Before, these words sounded beautiful, like sweet bells ringing on a clear, crisp, meadowy morning. To say them felt so easy and free-flowing. It tasted sweet like honey. Now, saying these words just feels like a curse. You're choked up, there's a hard lump in the throat, they leave a bad taste in the mouth. It also feels like swallowing broken shards of glass; as they move down the body, they leave nothing but pain, scars, and blood behind.

Purple buried his face in his hands. One chance. One chance. Just one chance. He had this one chance, this one opportunity to gain any form of power ever since he was stripped of his kingship. And it all went down the drain.

Compared to the distraught feeling he felt when he lost his sovereignty, this feeling felt even worse. And it's not just because he didn't get what he was promised.

----

"Don't you 'hi, Green' me! You tricked us! Again! And for what? To steal our home PC's Minecraft Master Block icon for your own selfish desires? We thought we were friends now! How could you betray us like this?!"

"We trusted you!"

"Damn you, Purple! Damn you to hell!"

"Where do you think you're going? Don't think we're done with you!"

"Purple, you backstabbing traitor!"

----

The ultimate sacrifice Purple had to make when serving King Orange in order to get what he wanted was to betray the Stick Gang.

Again.

At first, Purple was hesitant. After the encounter in League of Legends, he grew fond of the group. He was intrigued from what he learned about them - where they came from, what their interests were, what their personalities were like, how stable their friendship was. He was grateful for their kindness, to decide to put their differences aside and make peace. He earned their trust and friendship.

Despite all that, though, he was still upset that he didn't have any more power. He missed it. He wished he still ruled over his kingdom. He wished there was a way he could obtain some type of authority. That was the deciding factor in whether he wanted to be loyal to either King Orange or the Stick Gang, and he chose to be loyal to the former because of that factor.

Now they hate him again.

Of course they do. What did I expect? I betrayed them again. My desire for power trumped over the earned trust and friendship of who used to be my friends.

Now look at him. He's currently in a cave staying dry from the rain and hiding from Green, who chased him through the Nether portal he escaped from, still angry about his betrayal. It's cold, dark, and damp, mainly because there was a water source nearby. At least he would be safe there for the time being, but he did need to be careful. Monsters could spawn in at any time.

Oh, what difference does it make, though? I have no power, I lost my friends...

Purple's heart sunk even lower when he had this next thought.

And this is what it feels like to be betrayed, isn't it?

The cold and dark zap that surrounded Purple for an agonizing few seconds after King struck him in response to him attempting to grasp his staff containing the Minecraft Master Block and thinking he would finally obtain the power he longed for - he shuddered. He could still feel it electrifying his whole body.

The cold, indifferent stare King gave him while he called him for help when Green and Yellow caught him by his elytra with their fishing rods before jumping off to continue fighting Orange, who had another Minecraft Master Block - it was a fatal stab to the chest.

It was like the time he abandoned Green and Blue, who were calling him for help and holding on to each other as the time in having the potion's levitation effects given to the former slowly ran out, to their deaths, so he could collect the Ender Dragon egg. Only this time, he was Green and Blue in this situation, and King was him.

The rain continued to pour heavily from the dark gray clouds. Lightning flashed, followed by rolls of thunder. It's daytime now, but night will fall soon.

Purple breathed once. Twice. Thrice. Then curled up into a ball and softly began to cry.

I'm sorry, guys. Orange... Green... Yellow... Blue... Red... I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm really sorry, everyone. I've really messed up this time. I don't want to obtain power anymore. I just want to be friends again.

Unfortunately, at the same time, he knows it's easier said than done. The trust and friendship the Stick Gang gave him, and he thanked them with his desire for power and another betrayal. He somewhat hoped Green would soon find him and beat him up. He deserved it. Besides, whether or not everything blows over, would things ever be the same again between him and the stick figures?

No. No, it wouldn't.

Thus begs the questions again:

Was it worth it?

Was it worth risking everything in your life to serve him, the one who promised you power, only for him to betray you the instant you gave him what he wanted?

Was it worth betraying the ones who offered to reconcile and become friends with you for the power you never received?

The short answer?

No. No, it wasn't.

If Purple was wearing a crown right now, it would be the Crown of Betrayal.

Phew!

Thought I tried something different this time.

The other night, while I was trying to fall asleep, this writing activity popped up in my head. Since I wasn't able to bring myself to sleep, and the things that would be a great idea to write down were fresh in my mind, I decided to get started on it.

Yeah, I know, very smart of me to do that. Adding salt to the wound, I was taking my final the upcoming morning. At 7:30. But don't worry, I went to sleep after taking it, and thankfully, I passed! Thank you to those who sent me best wishes - I'm treating each test as if it was very important, but that's another story for next time.

(I should probably go to sleep right now - it's almost 6:00 A.M. here. [My sleep schedule's messed up, alright? Shut up.])

And of course, the cave setting with the thunderstorm is only an idea. I thought it would be an appropriate setting for this type of angst.

Anyway, this was my first writing piece, so I hope you enjoyed!

[chandelier-s-notebook]

One afternoon five year old Tommy asks if his friends could have a watch party at Phil’s the next day. “Please please please! The Blade is going to be in a big tournament run by Lake!”

“The Blade,” Wilbur teases. “Some days it seems like you love him more than us some days.”

“Never!” Tommy shot a distraught look a Wilbur. “Please please please!”

Phil laughed. “How many friends?”

“The whole gang.”

“How many Tommy’s do I need to feed?”

“Just one!” He smiled. “And eight friends.”

“Well I’m not staying then. One Tommy is enough.”

“You love me!”

“Do not!”

“Do to!”

Wilbur stuck out his tongue at Tommy. “Minecraft Monday right?”

“Yeah!”

“I’m gonna go watch it at the Soots’ if you don’t mind. We’re going to cheer on Schlatt.”

“Schlatt’s in it?” Tommy wore the most adorable conflicted facial features.

“Awww. Tommy.” Wilbur brought Tommy in for a hug. “You watch your beloved Blade. Schlatt can tell you about it next time you come to MineVille.”

“Okay!” He batted Wilbur off of him. “I’m ready to go to Hypixel now!”

Phil laughed. He once again wondered if it was save to just let his five year old son run around Hypixel where there was nothing stopping from playing the same dangerous games as the Blade. He wondered if he should really be letting his ten year old son play with the type of kid to get invited to Minecraft Monday with the Blade. Oh well, too late to change. Besides, both of his sons have never come back home hurt.

Both MineVille and Hypixel were infinite life servers. None of that three important cannon death stuff. So they could always return to the server no matter what and they were never hurt.

After dropping his kids off, he reopened the book he had gotten in the mail. “Minecraft Monday.” He had declined the invitation but if both of his sons were excited about it, then maybe he’d have to reconsider.

Of course, it seemed that neither of his boys would be watching his perspective nor cheering him on, but they might get a kick out of seeing him in the background.

Other problem, should be really be leaving nine Tommy aged kids alone in his house? Absolutely; live life on the edge.

- - -

Wilbur ran off to meet up with Connor before stepping through the MineVille portal to prepare to watch the event with the Soots.

Phil went in with Tommy to pick up his friends. He’d met Tommy’s friends before, none of them lived in Hypixel and sometimes they’d run into each other in the Hall.

Phil followed Tommy around the Hub Server to the designated meeting spot: Hub 1 in the TNT Games Lobby. They played around in TNT run while waiting for Tommy’s friends to arrive. One by one they all arrived; Jack, Cyber and Badlinu, Tubbo, Rudy, Bitzel and Deo, and Luke.

“You’re parents are all chill with this right? I don’t think I’ve met all of them yet.”

“Yes Mr. Tommy’s Dad,” Tubbo said for the crowd. “My Homeworld is 2B2T so my parents don’t really care.”

Deo lightly jabbed the other boy in the side. “Bad example. We want to be reinvited.”

“What! I’m just being honest!”

“It’s fine,” Phil soothed the jokey tension. “Just making sure I’m not kidnapping anyone.”

“We are kidnapping someone. You!” Tommy grabbed Phil’s arm and started to run towards the portal.

“Tommy!” Phil tripped over himself a few steps but he was eventually running along with the kids. He must look crazy. It was fine. He loved his boy. Boys, but Wilbur wasn’t here right this very second.

- - -

Phil was impressed with the technology used. Lake had gotten some really good engineers working on his show. All of the competitors seemed to be outfitted with a camera on their person that’s connected to a live video feed, so anyone from any world could watch their favourte competitor.

Going in, the Blade seemed to be the favourite to win. That was a given given the audience on Phil’s couch, but some of the other competitors seemed to think that as well.

The ten of them watched the Blade’s perspective on the big screen TV. Phil kept Schlatt’s feed open on his handheld just to keep an eye on him, and gauge how Wilbur would be feeling when he got home the next day.

Over the course of four hours Phil got more and more invested in the Blade. He watched this guy tear down the competition all the while making jokes with his teammate. Like it was nothing. Like he was having fun. Like he was simply running around with his friend on the play ground.

Phil watched the Blade’s team intersect with Schlatt’s team near the end of one of the rounds. He looked to his handheld, and saw pink. This man, this killer, this winner, was a piglin. No wonder killing seemed second nature. He slashed through Schlatt in two hits.

Comm from Wilbur “This Blade guy is good.” and “No wonder Tommy likes him so much.”

- - -

Phil is in the roaster the second week of Minecraft Monday. He’s a little on the older side of the competitors at 27, but he’s put with Jerome, someone as old as he. The two mingle and bond. They get to know each other, they play off each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Well. Not yet. But they’ll get teamed together for weeks to come and they’ll learn.

He knows that his sons are watching; Wilbur over at the Soot’s in MineVille and Tommy with his buds in his kitchen.  He left his girlfriend Kristen to watch over the kids. He hopes that both she doesn’t strangle them and that they don’t send her running for the hills.

Phil spends a few minutes catching up with Schlatt, wishing him well.

He doesn’t get close to the Blade. Jerome doesn’t seem to care for him and Phil doesn’t want to make a bad first impression.

In his first encounter with the Blade he expects to know what’s going on. He’s heard plenty from Tommy and watched the first week, and he’s not a bad fighter himself. He doesn’t stand a chance against the piglin. He gives it his all, going down swinging.

He laughs as he gets teleported out of the game. He sends a comm to Tommy “Dishes for a week if I ever take him down.”

“Deal.”

Techno wins the whole show again.

Phil goes over to congratulate the piglin on his victory. The Blade tells him that he fought well.

 Tommy doesn’t shut up about that encounter all week.

- - -

Phil continues to compete week after week; getting a feel or Jerome’s play style. They become a solid team.

He also watches the Blade. He says it’s to stake out the competition. Really it’s to make sure that Tommy is picking a good role model to look up to. And maybe to learn a few things along the way.

The week that the Blade and Schlatt are teamed together and win is a very loud one for Phil.

- - -

Two weeks after that, Wilbur gets letter in the mail asking him to play in Minecraft Monday. His new friend Jack Sucks wanted to team.

He looks up at his father expectantly. Tommy is bouncing on his toes, excited for Wilbur. His older brother, in Minecraft Monday with the Blade!

“How old are you again?”

“Ten.”

“They really don’t have a minimum age on this event do they?” He puts his face in his hands. He can’t say no to his kids.

- - -

Two weeks later, Phil gets a letter in the mail regarding the next event. “You’ll be teamed with Technoblade.” He doesn’t tell Tommy.

 Phil arrives at the Lobby for the event. He gets is camera and his team placement. He, like many others, is here early and there’s still time before he needs to hook up the camera to the live feed.

“Hello Philza.”

He turns. “Technoblade.” He extends his hand for a shake.

“Techno please.”

“Phil then.”

“That works. I hope you don’t mind the teammate swap. They’ve been carting me around every week and they let me pick this time.”

“And you chose me?”

“You’re good. And cool. And I’ve heard of you before.”

“You’ve heard of me?” Phil found that hard to believe.

“Of course; you’re the hardcore guy. Working away on his world on one life for years.”

Phil blanched. “It’s nothing special.”

“As someone who neva dies and kills so very often, yes it is.”

“Oh. Well. I’ve heard about you as well.”

“Good things I hope.”

“The best things.”

 They decimate. They win by a landslide.

Phil decides that he likes this guy. They exchange comms information, and promise to stay in touch.

After the feeds turn off of course. Tommy would freak and die on the spot if he heard that interaction. Wilbur almost did, bounding up to Phil with his eleventh place ribbon in hand. He managed to keep his cool and give off a good first impression.

He teased Tommy about the conversation all week.

 Phil and Wilbur teamed the next week. They played a little game of hide and seek in the Lobby with Technoblade and Connor while they waited for the event to start.

 The week after that Wilbur got to team with Techno. Phil felt it was safe to leave his son with the piglin. He was capable, and he’d keep Wilbur out of too much trouble.

- - -

Tommy and his friends barraged Phil and Wilbur, begging to know what the Blade was like; some more than others. But once the boys were all gone, and Kristen had left back to her homeworld, and it was quiet.

Wilbur told Tommy was Technoblade was really like. How he looked out for his teammates, even when they were weaker and generally bringing down his efficiency. How he was actually just a chill dude.

Phil told Tommy about how cool it was to watch him fight up close. How you could see hoe effortlessly he used any weapon the games bestowed upon him.

They told that to little Tommy and little Tommy only. They told him how he was more than the legends said. How he was a person. How he told Phil he could call him Techno.

 As sat on the couch, his boys asleep beside him he wondered. How old was Techno? He had to be old enough to do all those things Tommy had told him about. But he still must have been pretty young if he was still as dexterous as he was. Twenty-three maybe, that sounded right. He had the build and voice for twenty-three. Maybe he’d ask one day.

The question never seemed to come to mind whenever Techno was around.

[frozendoorgaming]

Morning Mist #40

Announcements, Releases, Trailers

Apex Legends Season 3 Gameplay Trailer Showcases New World's Edge Map

Brain Training returning to Nintendo Switch to get the grey cells pumping

You'll be able to play Call of Duty: Mobile on PC with mouse and keyboard

Magic: The Gathering Arena launches with training montage starring Carl Weathers

Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 finally arrives in the west October 1

Ember Sword is an upcoming MMORPG with a blockchain-based monetization scheme

MMO Week in Review: Astellia Online has officially launched

Minecraft Dungeons' cinematic is holding out for a hero

See a full match of multiplayer Resident Evil spin-off Project Resistance

The Long Dark Hits Five Year Anniversary, Sets Next Story Episode for Launch

Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate trailer introduces Earth Mother Goddess, Gaia

Intriguing indie RPG Death Trash hits Steam Early Access next year

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Final Fantasy 7 - 20 Years Later

[ultimateanthropoll]

RELEASE THE BRACKET

I couldn't find out how to flip the second one lol

The pairings were decided mostly on vibes alone (don't ask me what weird connections my brain makes I don't know either) and also on Rule Of Funny. It'll be split up into four parts which will release... I don't know when because classes started.

Anyway matches under the cut!

SIDE A:

Juan Carlos Bodoque (31 Minutos) vs. Duck (dhmis)

Arte Fact (Webkinz) vs. Kermit the Frog (The Muppets)

Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes) vs. Roger Rabbit (Who framed Roger Rabbit)

Garfield the Deals Warlock (The Adventure Zone) vs. Jerry (Tom and Jerry)

Max Goof (A Goofy Movie) vs. Boris the Wolf (Bendy and the Ink Machine)

Xenia (Linux mascot) vs. Diane Foxington (The Bad Guys)

Master Tigress (Kung Fu Panda) vs. Gia (Madagascar 3)

Shadow the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs. Mordecai Heller (Lackadaisy)

SIDE B:

Louis (Beastars) vs. Gwen (Spiritfarer)

Prince Sidon (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) vs. Squidward (Spongebob Squarepants)

Renamon (Digimon) vs. Lucario (Pokemon: Lucario and the mystery of mew)

Kajortoq (No Evil) vs. Melody Amaranth (Super Lesbian Animal rpg)

Baron Humbert von Gikkingen (The Cat Returns) vs. Captain Amelia (Treasure Planet)

Fox McCloud (Starfox) vs. Red Savarin (Solatorbo: Red the Hunter)

Krtek the Mole (Krtek the Mole) vs. Flipflop (Paranatural)

Kabbu (Bug Fables) vs. Chicory (Chicory: A Colorful Tale)

SIDE C:

Nico the Catboy (Adventure Time oc) vs. Perry the Platypus (Phineas and Ferb)

Death (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) vs. Loona (Helluva Boss)

Ralsei (Deltarune) vs. Webber the Indigestible (Don't Starve Together)

Swampy (Where's my Water) vs. Crash Bandicoot (Crash Bandicoot)

Geronimo Stilton (Geronimo Stilton) vs. Basil of Baker Street (The Great Mouse Detective)

Nick Nocturne (Night Mind) vs. Nick Wilde (Zootopia)

Bandit Heeler (Bluey) vs. Ratboy Genius (Ratboy Genius)

Hajime Tanaka (Odd Taxi) vs. Wolfrun (PreCure)

SIDE D:

Tarot (Housepets) vs. Mason (Duncan and Eddy)

Mae Borowski (Night in the Woods) vs. The Empress (A Hat in Time)

Meowscles (Fortnite) vs. Woodcutter Bear (Rhythm Heaven)

Mother Glory (Friends at the Table) vs. Haida (Aggretsuko)

Bec Noir (Homestuck) vs. Piglin (Minecraft)

Erma Felna (Albedo Anthropomorphics) vs. Nyanta (Log Horizon)

Scias (Breath of Fire) vs. Sly Cooper (Sly Cooper)

Giovanni (Night on the Galactic Railroad) vs. Lord Arum (The Penumbra Podcast)