#Sibylla Lanos

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Ooooh how about the mystic pawn ros? What would they save the shopkeeper as if they had phones?

Got this request a few times. This was fun, once again!

Quick note, anywhere it says '[Nickname]' is because the nickname the RO gives the MC will depend on a stat of some kind, so it's variable.

How they'd name their contact for Seer in the beginning, vs. in a relationship:

Tide: Deliveries on Sundays🛍️ | [Name]💞 Aewen: Mystic Pawn Owner ([Name]) | [Name]💘💋 Sibylla: Shopkeep on Moonset Lane | 🐺Mate🐺 Kyril: [Surname], [Name] | [Surname], [Name] (priority contact) Lokesh: Extremely Cute Shopkeeper in Zorhili😍 | 🥰My [Emperor/Empress/Imperial Majesty]🥰 Zhan: [Name] (landlord?) | [Name] (partner!!!!) Syn: [Surname], [Name] (Mystic Pawn) | [Nickname]💗 Lesedi: Doesn't have you saved in their phone, asks Syn for your number if they ever need to contact you | [Name] (don't call between 12am - 8am they have work in the morning) Sunshine: [Name] [Surname], Shopkeeper (Mystic Pawn) | Petal🌸💚💛🧡 Aori: [Name] (safe?? answer anyway!!) | [Name] 😊💖 Soleil: adventure buddy⚔️ | romantic adventure buddy⚔️🧡 Nina: [Name] [Surname], Mystic Pawn (kind; sales OK) | [Nickname]💓 Lumi: Doesn't have you saved in their phone, waits until you come to see them next if they have something to say | Little Flame ❤️‍🔥

Bonus Poly Routes!

(Already married, so they only get one!) Syn @ Lesedi: Little Know-It-All💗 Lesedi @ Syn: My Everything

Soleil @ Aori: nervous cutie 🦄 | favorite damsel-in-distress🦄️🧡 Aori @ Soleil: Soleil (safe but scary!?! answer!!) | Soleil 😊💖

Tide @ Aewen: Birdy! 🪶🪶🪶 | Aewen💞 Aewen @ Tide: Nice Homeless(?) Merman (Tide) | Tide💘💋

Kyril @ Sunshine: Petaldance, Sunshine | Petaldance, Sunshine (priority contact) Sunshine @ Kyril: Kyril the Local Dragon i refuse to type their full name | Daisy🌼💚💛🧡

[exn0bisstudios]

Are we able to play as an oblivious MC? I think it will be funny and interesting to have the options to become oblivious in romance if any of the RO have crushes on MC lol 😆 and yeah, if you could choose, which RO will have crushes on MC instead of the other way round?

Actually, this is literally the initial deal for several of the ROs. They have a crush on you and are pursuing you, rather than the other way around. You will absolutely have the chance to play it oblivious, too. 😂

As for your question, here's a good gauge for all the characters:

Crushing On MC First: Aori, Nina, Lokesh

Mutual Crushing/Could Go Either Way Tide, Aewen, Zhan, Sunshine, Soleil

Need To Be Pursued: Sibylla, Kyril, Syn, Lesedi, Lumi

[exn0bisstudios]

Let's talk a little about our trans & nonbinary cast of characters.

I have seen various things happening lately involving the way trans & nonbinary characters are being handled in media, especially in IF, that I've found rather upsetting. So, I thought it might be good to chat with everyone. Nothing too intense for now, just to talk a little more about my own cast of characters and clarify/expand upon certain things. It's just time for a little more information beyond a simple gender listing on a project post introducing the cast, you know?

For the time being, I won't be getting into character histories (spoilers and such). This is genuinely more just a kind of... expanded reference, I suppose, beyond just a one-word summary. But I want to state clearly that each character's gender identity actually means something to them and their stories and is not just a label for diversity points. And also to assuage potential concerns that their gender identities will be their primary arc, reducing them to a tokenized existence, since that is also most definitely not the case. That is definitely not the kind of story I'm ever trying to write lol.

Also, for the time being, I'm intentionally choosing not to list sexes assigned at birth, medical or cosmetic changes that they may or may not make to their bodies, or anything related to gender dysphoria that they may or may not experience. This is mainly because I feel like too many people get hung up on the A?AB/what's in their pants, and that defeats the whole purpose of being respectful to how someone chooses to identify and present themselves. Gender is not defined by a person's bodily traits, and it's not what this post is about either, so. 🤷

But anyway, the long disclaimer stated, let us get to our expanded list!

Nova Dreamreaver

Nova is nonbinary, specifically agender. They exclusively use they/them pronouns. Their gender expression tends to mix both traditionally masculine and feminine traits without aiming for androgyny.

Sibylla Lanos

Sibylla is transgender, specifically transfeminine. She exclusively uses she/her pronouns. Her gender expression tends to be 'butch-lite', with the occasional sprinkling of something luxuriously femme. 

Vochsikyrillian "Kyril" the Eternal (nonbinary choice)

Kyril is nonbinary, specifically agender. Ze use the pronouns ze/zem or they/them, whichever is easiest for the person speaking to them. Zer gender expression is predominantly traits traditionally considered masculine.

Lesedi "Letti" Omnieri

Letti is nonbinary, specifically panflux. They generally use they/them, but are okay with any gender-neutral pronoun. Their gender expression is typically comprised of traditionally masculine traits, but can fluctuate across the spectrum.

Sunshine Petaldance

Sunshine is nonbinary, specifically genderfluid. They use whatever pronouns best fit their identity for that moment but are comfortable with people using any gender-neutral pronoun if the person is unsure how to address them at the time. Their gender expression fluctuates with their current identification, covering the spectrum of masculine, feminine, and androgynous traits. 

Aori Ak'serah

Aori is nonbinary, specifically femandrogyne (feminine androgyne). They use the pronouns they/them or xe/xem, sometimes switching between the two depending on what feels best in the moment. Their gender expression is predominantly androgynous traits with a generous sprinkling of traditionally feminine traits. 

Ninariya “Nina” Soviath (nonbinary choice)

Nina is nonbinary, specifically androgyne. They exclusively use they/them pronouns. They endeavor to maintain a strictly androgynous gender expression and have a lot of fun mixing traditionally masculine and feminine traits to accomplish this. 

Lumi Vorrine

Lumi is nonbinary, specifically demifem. They are usually most comfortable with they/them or ze/zem pronouns, and are sometimes okay with she/her pronouns. Their gender expression comprises traditionally feminine traits, with a very occasional lean into something that could be considered more androgynous. 

[exn0bisstudios]

I need to know where the ros for both of your ifs fall on this graph....for science.

You know, I'm not actually sure I understand this meme, but I did my best. 😂

TTO Ver.

TMP Ver.

Summary: We have a lot of ROs who have no problem staring God in the eye. 😐

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【❰❬ ᴅᴇᴍᴏ ᴛʙᴀ | ʙʟᴏɢ | ᴅɪsᴄᴏʀᴅ ❭❱】

A high fantasy slice-of-life romance, TMP is an interactive fiction tale written in Twine that follows the efforts of the Adventurer as they leave their successful career behind and settle into their early retirement. Who knew running a pawn shop could be so exciting!

【❰❬ ᴘʟᴏᴛ sᴜᴍᴍᴀʀʏ ❭❱】

You are a renowned adventurer, having taken to the road at a young age due to circumstances you couldn't escape. Thankfully, despite the rocky start, your career has treated you exceptionally well! Now, a little over a decade has passed since you first struck out; legends have been made, ballads composed, and you've more than earned your rest. Plus, what the hell are you supposed to do with all the junk you've collected?

Then it hit you, your most brilliant idea yet.

In the port city-state of Zorhili, in the quiet outskirts of the upper district, you've set up your retirement. The Mythic Pawn, your pawnshop, boasts a truly unique selection of everything the adventuring heart could desire (and then some). The size and scope of your collection earned your shop an excellent reputation, especially among discerning collectors. Your stock is so reliably strange it's even become a tourist destination! Not to mention fans of your adventuring days occasionally popping in for your autograph!

Life as a shopkeeper has been treating you well enough, but this was supposed to be your retirement. If only your eclectic troupe of regulars would actually let you rest!

【❰❬ ɢᴀᴍᴇ ғᴇᴀᴛᴜʀᴇs ❭❱】

An entirely malleable MC, with plenty of customization options! Choose your name, gender (cis, trans, or nonbinary), pronouns (independent of gender), appearance, and more!

Customize your adventuring history as you play! Did you slay some dragons? Prevent a war? Save all the damsels? The cast and world will reflect your choices and react accordingly!

Find true love across the spectrum by playing as gay, bi/pan, or straight, with both allo and ace-spec options for everyone!

Choose one of 15 different romance routes to pursue! That's right, you heard me: 15! That's 11 monogamous options and 4 polyamorous options (one of which is exclusively poly!).

Meet a diverse cast of fantastical characters! We've got everything from demons to unicorns to literal gods for you to smooch!

Immerse yourself in a lighthearted story about the everyday life of someone who has already been the hero. Let other people worry about monsters and politics; you're just trying to get rid of all these goblets and cheese wheels in your inventory.

Enjoy your well-earned retirement!

...And more!

【❰❬ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴏᴘᴛɪᴏɴs ❭❱】

❥⇝ Tide ➤ 【 Merperson (deep sea) ✦ 30 ✦ 6’2” ✦ Male (cis) ✦ ENFP-A 】 A rare deep-sea merperson who braved the trip to the surface... in pursuit of fast food. Tide is an unflinchingly optimistic, loyal young man with energy and affection to spare and not much else going on in his head. But hey, he's sweet! You know little else about him beyond his name and his appreciation for fried chicken. However, he drops by occasionally to help you move things when a large shipment comes in.

❥⇝ Aewen Ii’wanwa ➤ 【 Ramavii (Birdpeople) ✦ 28 ✦ 4’10” ✦ Male (cis) ✦ INFP-A 】 You'd never know Aewen was a globally renowned healer since he's so gentle and unassuming — you'd miss him entirely if not for the 14-foot wingspan. So quiet and always seeming to have his head in the clouds, you know very little about him or his people. What you do know is that he comes to your shop to buy a seemingly random item twice a month.

❥⇝ Sibylla Lanos ➤ 【 Shifter (wolf) ✦ 24 ✦ 6’1” ✦ Female (trans) ✦ ESFP-A 】 One of the local shifter pack leaders in Zorhili, Sibylla, came into power a year before you set up shop and has proven her capability as a leader since. Her district is spotless, her pack is organized, her authority is unquestioned, and her hair is flawless. You've only seen her from afar once or twice, but it seems her reputation as a boisterous go-getter is well earned.

❥⇝ Vochsikyrillian “Kyril” the Eternal ➤ 【 Dragon (black/opal) ✦ 6000+ ✦ 6’0” ✦ Selectable (male [cis], female [cis], nonbinary [agender]) ✦ ISFJ-A 】 With a reputation for being as wise as they are social, Kyril is at the top of the concise list of dragons people can trust won't eat them. They've made their lair in Zorhili for the past 400 years, but recently, people have seen less and less of them. Disappointing since you've never met them yourself, and they seem like a good person to know. What non-hostile dragon wouldn't be?

❥⇝ (His Majesty) Lokesh Xashiir, the Godking, Emperor of the Sun ➤ 【 Naga ✦ 232 ✦ 6’0” ✦ Male (cis) ✦ ENTJ-A 】 The founding Emperor of the Naga kingdom to the west of Zorhili, Lokesh, has reigned as a global power for over 200 years. He’s adored for his military prowess, his shrewd political sense, his empire's overflowing coffers, and his obscenely good looks. There's hardly a soul who hasn't heard of the man. Few people have ever actually seen him, though. But if you ever did, you imagine he'd look as attractive as this one naga tourist who has been visiting your shop recently.

❥⇝ Zhanenth “Zhan” of Lost ➤ 【 Demon ✦ 693 ✦ 5’7” ✦ Female (cis) ✦ ENTP-T 】 A surprisingly bubbly demoness that literally appeared from thin air in the middle of your shop one day. You know very little about Zhan, and she's not been particularly forthcoming since her arrival. The most you've been able to gather is that she worked really hard to make it to Zorhili, and she's planning to stay in the city for now. Also, that she seems determined to make that your problem, for some reason.

❥⇝ Synethiira “Syn” Nightfrost ➤ 【 God of Magic (ascended mortal, elf) ✦ 128 ✦ 5'6" (167cm) ✦ Male (cis) ✦ INFP-A 】 A blind local sage, Syn runs the small magic shop across the street from you with his family. Always warm and friendly, you'd be more inclined to accept his dinner invites if you weren't positive he's hiding something. No 'local sage' has that amount of ambient magic just rolling off them. Then again, what's a few lies in the face of a tasty free meal?

❥⇝ Lesedi “Letti” Omnieri ➤ 【 God of Knowledge (born divine) ✦ Infinite ✦ 6’0” ✦ Nonbinary (panflux) ✦ INTJ-T 】 Lesedi is Synethiira's longtime spouse, whom most people would generously describe as eccentric. They aren't the first ambiguously powerful and batshit insane person you've met, though, so you don't mind. You're not actually sure what Letti does other than follow Syn around or annoy their pre-teen daughter. Still, they're interesting to talk to, and you enjoy the trivia games they stop by to play with you sometimes.

❥⇝ Sunshine Petaldance ➤ 【 Fae ✦ 821 ✦ 5’2” ✦ Nonbinary (genderfluid) ✦ ENFJ-T 】 A candid Fae whom you're convinced is from a noble line, Sunshine burst into your shop one day to hide from some unnamed pursuers. Of course, you didn't mind, considering their presence did wonders for your garden. But, ever since, they drop in occasionally just to hang around in your yard, always with a discouraged little smile. You wonder what's wrong, but you're not sure if you'd understand Fae politics.

❥⇝ Aori Ak’serah ➤ 【 Unicorn ✦ 234 ✦ 5’6” ✦ Nonbinary (femandrogyne) ✦ INFP-T 】 You hardly believed your eyes when Aori first walked into your shop, considering most people aren't even sure Unicorns actually exist. They're a lively sort, prone to passionate speeches about their interests and random bouts of nerves that make you wonder what they're up to. They've come to your shop once a month for the past 6 months, each time looking increasingly more embarrassed, but they've never actually purchased anything.

❥⇝ Soleil Tusuun ➤ 【 Phoenix ✦ 1003 ✦ 5’4” ✦ Female (cis) ✦ ESTP-A 】 A well-known mercenary who makes her home base in Zorhili, Soleil became one of your most loyal customers shortly after opening. A confident thrill seeker, she consistently proves fun to talk to and reminds you of your own adventuring days. Lately, though, she's been uncharacteristically moody, and you have to wonder if her luck on the job finally ran out.

❥⇝ Ninariya “Nina” Soviath ➤ 【 Vampire (born) ✦ 72 ✦ 5’9” ✦ Selectable (male [cis], female [cis], nonbinary [androgyne]) ✦ ISFP-T 】 Nina is everything romance writers think a vampire should be: beautiful, charismatic, sensual, not-so-secretly tortured over feeding on other people's lives. Unfortunately, most actual vampires are vicious killers who find the stereotype heinous, and Nina was ejected from their coven several decades ago. Since most people in the city avoid them, they've been very grateful you were willing to sell to them when they came looking for light resistance charms.

❥⇝ Lumi Vorrine ➤ 【 Elemental (fire) ✦ 112 ✦ 5’11” ✦ Nonbinary (demifem) ✦ ENFJ-A 】 A well-known performer with a personality that very much matches their element, Lumi arrived in Zorhili with their troupe only recently. You've had the pleasure of seeing their more casual performances a few times at your favorite tavern. However, something about their dancing has seemed off the past few occasions, and you heard the tavern staff whispering about an unjustly stolen role. Entertainment gossip remains appropriately dramatic, it seems.

❥⇝ Closed Poly Triad Options ➤ Synethiira & Lesedi (exclusively poly) Vochsikyrillian & Sunshine Tide & Aewen Soleil & Aori