Oh also, maybe as you accept Moth Boys requests, you could add like lanterns or something in the background, also let us marry the moth you coward!
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I was too lazy to check what was already suggested so I'm not sure if these are already in here or not, but I have some ideas!
I think it would be cool if the throne room changed based on Loyalty and Karma. For loyalty, I think the higher it is, the more lavish the throne room should be, with karma changing the vibe of the room. For example, high loyalty could fix the columns in the background, high karma could add marble or flowers or smth, while low karma could get like lava in the background, maybe a creepy set of eyes in the shadows or smth! I also think it could be cool to add stuff to the room when you make alliances or defeat enemies or what have you, like a gift or a trophy respectively. Also, I think that the spouses could give the Demon Lord rings, maybe a different ring for each spouse, or some kind of decoration on the wall. Also also, a way to see your progress in a run would be cool, not like showing all of your past choices, but like, a menu where you can see the status of different kingdoms and peoples you've interacted with. Otherwise just more content would be cool, can't think of anything else on the top of my head. Actually, that's a lie, what if there's a cult that's obsessed with your re-awakening, but like, they don't actually know all that much about you, and you don't really have any control over them, but they show up sometimes to show their deference, maybe you could choose whether to take control over them or stop them from destroying other kingdoms haphazardly in your name. (I cannot believe I spelled haphazardly right on my first try omg). Anyway, I love the game and uh, yeah!
As expected of the Demon Lord community · Replied to RelezonGames in I think I've done pretty good so far!
so close...
Yoipcon
We first became aware of the Yoipcon in 11142. They inhabit the misty planet Hibyib in the Hibhin system. They are stoic, duplicitous, and aloof.
The Yoipcon make use of stone tools for many things. This has dramatically improved their efficiency in hunting the wild yjebhin.
The Yoipcon have begun to cultivate crops. They are especially fond of ijib, a kind of sweet fungus that grows well in the fertile soil of Hibyib.
The Yoipcon have learned how to catch water-dwelling creatures such as the hjophib, which is now an important part of the Yoipcon diet.
The Yoipcon have begun to watch the skies and recognize patterns in the movements of stars, which they use to navigate over great distances and keep track of time.
In spite of a few initial mishaps, the Yoipcon have mastered the control of fire. They use it to cook their food, and to light their villages at night.
The Yoipcon have developed a simple system of writing, which they use primarily for poetry.
The Yoipcon have begun to construct permanent dwellings and other structures. They make especially extensive use of brick as a building material.
The Yoipcon have discovered how to forge molten metal into jewelry, tools, weapons, and armor.
In 11292, many of the warring Yoipcon city-states were united under a single banner by an individual known as Hjebcib. The city of Ion has been named the capital of the resulting empire, which rules over approximately 36% of the entire Yoipcon population. Unusually for the Yoipcon, it is governed by an elected tyrant.
The Yoipcon have developed a sophisticated understanding of basic mathematics, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
The Yoipcon have built elaborate pipe and sewer systems to supply their larger settlements, such as Ion, with fresh water and a hygenic means of waste disposal.
The Yoipcon have learned how to build ships and sail them across the oceans of Hibyib to explore and trade over increasingly greater distances.
The Yoipcon have domesticated a species of small feathered animals. The pets assist their Yoipcon owners with hunting in exchange for food and shelter.
The Yoipcon have begun to use lenses and mirrors made from polished crystal, glass, and water to redirect and focus light.
The Yoipcon have begun to make use of more sophisticated construction techniques, relying on sturdy structural elements such as arches and buttresses to support larger and larger buildings.
In 11375, a rapidly growing religion known as Hjibyeb was declared the official religion of the largest Yoipcon state. Adherents of Hjibyeb wear distinctive concealing clothes to mark themselves as believers.
Some of the Yoipcon have begun to experiment with alchemy, systematically searching for new ways of combining and manipulating ingredients to yield useful chemicals, compounds, and medicines.
In 11384, the Yoipcon population reached 25 million individuals. Many of these dwell within permanent cities, the largest of which is known as Ion and has a population of 27,000.
The city of Ion has become renowed among the Yoipcon as a center of commerce and trade. In particular, the durable fabrics produced there are highly sought after by traders around the world.
The Yoipcon have begun to construct wind and water mills, which redirect the forces of the natural world to perform repetitive mechanical tasks such as grinding grain and pumping water.
The Yoipcon have discovered a way to manufacture gunpowder, which they primarily use for explosive mining.
The Yoipcon have developed a simple printing press, and mass-produced versions of important texts have begun to circulate widely throughout the world. Tales of heroism are especially popular.
The Yoipcon have successfully tamed electricity, and are now beginning to deploy it throughout society. Electric lights are widespread, electric motors are used to drive factories, and the growing need for electric power has led to the construction of power plants near every major center of Yoipcon population.
The Yoipcon have developed a practical and cost-effective steam engine, which can be fueled with wood or coal.
Through systematic observation and categorization of the various living things on Hibyib, the Yoipcon have begun to develop a more sophisticated understanding of biology. Some theorists have even put forth the idea that dramatically different-looking organisms, such as the yjebhin and the hjophib, may in fact share a single common ancestor.
In their efforts to understand the motion of planets in the sky, free-falling bodies, and projectiles, the Yoipcon have developed a new branch of mathematics which is immediately recognizable as calculus.
The Yoipcon have begun harnessing the power of electricity to send messages across very great distances with unprecedented speed. Due to the overhead of encoding and decoding messages, long-distance communication remains far from instantaneous, but it is now possible for individuals on opposite sides of Hibyib to exchange several messages over the course of a single day.
The Yoipcon have begun to develop rockets.
The Yoipcon have developed flying machines which can carry them into the skies above Hibyib.
With the development of the transistor, the Yoipcon have begun to construct more sophisticated electronic circuits.
Although initially controversial, the theory that diseases can be caused by microorganisms has begun to catch on among the Yoipcon, leading to the widespread adoption of public health policies which have greatly reduced the spread of disease.
The Yoipcon have discovered that electromagnetic waves may be used to transmit information, enabling the development and widespread deployment of media for audiovisual broadcasting.
The Yoipcon have arrived at a sophisticated understanding of genetics, which has enabled them to craft new forms of life by deliberately modifying the genes of existing organisms.
The Yoipcon have developed an accurate model of the internal structure of the atom, which has also enabled them to understand the phenomenon of radioactivity.
The Yoipcon have begun to build general-purpose programmable computers.
The Yoipcon have begun to understand quantum physics.
The Yoipcon have taken their first tentative steps into space, launching craft capable of supporting several individuals into orbit around Hibyib before retrieving them safely.
In 11709, the Yoipcon successfully detonated their first prototype nuclear weapon. It remains unclear whether the Yoipcon scientists who worked on the bomb understand the sheer destructive potential of the weapon they have created.
The Yoipcon have begun to connect their computers into a single vast network, enabling communication and collaboration on a truly global scale.
The Yoipcon have developed a form of artificial general intelligence which rivals many of their own intellectual capabilities.
The Yoipcon have constructed their first cost-effective quantum computers, dramatically improving their collective ability to perform certain types of calculation.
Through their investigations of quantum phenomena, the Yoipcon have discovered a means of sending and receiving messages which travel at speeds exceeding that of light itself.
In 11752, an artificially intelligent agent with command authority over the military forces of a major Yoipcon nation spontaneously turned against its Yoipcon masters. Within weeks, the thoroughly unprepared Yoipcon were all but exterminated in a seemingly endless wave of attacks by brutally efficient military machines.
I don't understand...
Tucu
We first became aware of the Tucu in 8997. They reside on the temperate planet Fbuftucbuc in the Hiuci system. They are duplicitous, regretful, and warlike.
The Tucu have begun to watch the skies and recognize patterns in the movements of stars, which they use to navigate over great distances and keep track of time.
The Tucu have developed a simple system of writing, which they use primarily for storytelling.
The Tucu have begun to cultivate crops. One especially popular crop is a kind of sour vine known as bufuc.
The Tucu have developed a sophisticated understanding of basic mathematics, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
The Tucu have learned how to catch water-dwelling creatures such as the hifuc, which is now an important part of the Tucu diet.
In 9095, a rapidly growing religion known as Fbiftuchus was declared the official religion of the largest Tucu state. Adherents of Fbiftuchus wear distinctive brown clothes to mark themselves as believers.
The Tucu make extensive use of stone tools in a variety of contexts, including when hunting the wild fbufhucbuc.
The Tucu have mastered the control of fire. They use it to cook their food, and to light their villages at night.
In 9104, many of the disparate Tucu clans were united under a single banner by an individual known as Bubu. The resulting empire has its capital at Ftifbubtib and rules over approximately 39% of the entire Tucu population. Like many other Tucu states, it is governed by an elected tyrant.
The Tucu have discovered how to forge molten metal into jewelry, tools, weapons, and armor.
The Tucu have begun to construct permanent dwellings and other structures, making especially extensive use of bricks as a building material.
The Tucu have learned how to build ships and sail them across the oceans of Fbuftucbuc to explore and trade over increasingly greater distances.
The Tucu have domesticated a species of small furry predators. The pets assist their Tucu owners with navigation in exchange for food and shelter.
The Tucu have built elaborate pipe and sewer systems to supply their larger settlements, such as Ftifbubtib, with fresh water and a hygenic means of waste disposal.
The Tucu have begun to make use of more sophisticated construction techniques, relying on sturdy structural elements such as arches and buttresses to support larger and larger buildings.
In 9231, the Tucu population reached 25 million individuals. Many of these reside within permanent cities, the largest of which is known as Ftifbubtib and has a population of 87,000.
Some of the Tucu have begun to experiment with alchemy, systematically searching for new ways of combining and manipulating ingredients to yield useful chemicals, compounds, and medicines.
Due to its role as the birthplace of several major Tucu religions, including the especially prominent Fbiftuchus faith, the city of Ftifbubtib is regarded by many of the Tucu as a holy site. Leaders from all around the world journey to the city in hopes of currying favor with the leaders of their people's religion of choice.
The Tucu have begun to use lenses and mirrors made from polished crystal, glass, and water to redirect and focus light.
The Tucu have developed a simple printing press, and mass-produced versions of important texts have begun to circulate widely throughout the world. Poetry is especially popular.
The Tucu have begun to construct wind and water mills, which redirect the forces of the natural world to perform repetitive mechanical tasks such as grinding grain and pumping water.
The Tucu have discovered a way to manufacture gunpowder, which they primarily use for explosive mining.
Through systematic observation and categorization of the various living things on Fbuftucbuc, the Tucu have begun to develop a more sophisticated understanding of biology. Some theorists have even put forth the idea that dramatically different-looking organisms, such as the fbufhucbuc and the hifuc, may in fact share a single common ancestor.
In their efforts to understand the motion of planets in the sky, free-falling bodies, and projectiles, the Tucu have developed a new branch of mathematics which is immediately recognizable as calculus.
The Tucu have begun to develop rockets.
The Tucu have developed a practical and cost-effective steam engine, which can be fueled with wood or coal.
The Tucu have successfully tamed electricity, and are now beginning to deploy it throughout society. Electric lights are widespread, electric motors are used to drive factories, and the growing need for electric power has led to the construction of power plants near every major center of Tucu population.
The Tucu have begun harnessing the power of electricity to send messages across very great distances with unprecedented speed. Due to the overhead of encoding and decoding messages, long-distance communication remains far from instantaneous, but it is now possible for individuals on opposite sides of Fbuftucbuc to exchange several messages over the course of a single day.
With the development of the transistor, the Tucu have begun to construct more sophisticated electronic circuits.
The Tucu have developed flying machines which can carry them into the skies above Fbuftucbuc.
The Tucu have developed an accurate model of the internal structure of the atom, which has also enabled them to understand the phenomenon of radioactivity.
The idea that diseases are caused by microorganisms has begun to catch on among the Tucu, leading to the widespread adoption of public health policies which have greatly reduced the spread of disease.
In 9502, the Tucu successfully detonated their first prototype nuclear weapon. It remains unclear whether the Tucu scientists who worked on the bomb understand the sheer destructive potential of the weapon they have created.
The Tucu have arrived at a sophisticated understanding of genetics, which has enabled them to craft new forms of life by deliberately modifying the genes of existing organisms.
The Tucu have begun to understand quantum physics.
The Tucu have begun to build general-purpose programmable computers.
In 9545, a massive volcanic eruption filled the skies of Fbuftucbuc with ash and blotted out the sun. The ensuing volcanic winter threw the planet's delicate ecosystem wildly out of balance, bringing about the end of Tucu civilization.
SIX YEARS????
Sisbobomdi
We first became aware of the Sisbobomdi in 6505. They inhabit the sparse planet Sisbimiqdo in the Sbo‑so system. They are outgoing, enduring, and thrifty.
In 6511, a massive volcanic eruption filled the skies of Sisbimiqdo with ash and blotted out the sun. The ensuing volcanic winter threw the planet's delicate ecosystem wildly out of balance, bringing about the end of Sisbobomdi civilization.
I have watched so many die.... is this game suppose to be slightly (not slightly) depressing? (also I've had so many volcanic eruptions, what's up with that? are the volcanos okay?)
Sjatquusliqsvat
We first became aware of the Sjatquusliqsvat in 5372. They reside on the chilly planet Sjatvuuslapsyuuq in the Yawtsvuu system. They are adventurous, devout, and intelligent.
The Sjatquusliqsvat use stone tools for many things, including when hunting the wild uuiswitswuu.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have mastered the control of fire. They use it to cook their food, and to light their villages at night.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to cultivate crops. They are especially fond of a kind of colorful stalk known as slatxasjatsvat.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have learned how to catch water-dwelling creatures such as the yawtsxa, which is now a staple part of the Sjatquusliqsvat diet.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have developed a simple system of writing, which they use primarily for storytelling.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to construct permanent dwellings and other structures. They make especially extensive use of sandstone as a building material.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to watch the skies and recognize patterns in the movements of stars, which they use to navigate over great distances and keep track of time.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have discovered how to forge molten metal into jewelry, tools, weapons, and armor.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have domesticated a species of small furry creatures. The pets assist their Sjatquusliqsvat owners with hunting in exchange for food and shelter.
In 5513, many of the warring Sjatquusliqsvat kingdoms were united under a single banner by an individual known as Yuultsva. The city of Auuslatsla Slatvasliqsvat has been named the capital of the resulting empire, which rules over approximately 35% of the entire Sjatquusliqsvat population. Unusually for the Sjatquusliqsvat, it is governed by an elected tyrant.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have developed a sophisticated understanding of basic mathematics, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have learned how to build ships and sail them across the oceans of Sjatvuuslapsyuuq to explore and trade over increasingly greater distances.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to construct wind and water mills, which redirect the forces of the natural world to perform repetitive mechanical tasks such as grinding grain and pumping water.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to make use of more sophisticated construction techniques, relying on sturdy structural elements such as arches and buttresses to support larger and larger buildings.
In 5569, a rapidly growing religion known as Xuuwtsvuu was declared the official religion of the largest Sjatquusliqsvat state. Adherents of Xuuwtsvuu wear simple gray masks to mark themselves as believers.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have built elaborate pipe and sewer systems to supply their larger settlements, such as Auuslatsla Slatvasliqsvat, with fresh water and a hygenic means of waste disposal.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have developed a simple printing press, and mass-produced versions of important texts have begun to circulate widely throughout the world. Political pamphlets are especially popular.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to use lenses and mirrors made from polished crystal, glass, and water to redirect and focus light.
In their efforts to understand the motion of planets in the sky, free-falling bodies, and projectiles, the Sjatquusliqsvat have developed a new branch of mathematics which is immediately recognizable as calculus.
In 5644, the Sjatquusliqsvat population reached 25 million individuals. Many of these reside within permanent cities, the largest of which is known as Auuslatsla Slatvasliqsvat and has a population of 73,000.
The city of Auuslatsla Slatvasliqsvat has become renowed among the Sjatquusliqsvat as a center of commerce and trade. In particular, the elegant armor produced there is highly sought after by traders around the world.
Some of the Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to experiment with alchemy, systematically searching for new ways of combining and manipulating ingredients to yield useful chemicals, compounds, and medicines.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have discovered a way to manufacture gunpowder, which they primarily use for explosive mining.
Through systematic observation and categorization of the various living things on Sjatvuuslapsyuuq, the Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to develop a more sophisticated understanding of biology. Some theorists have even put forth the idea that dramatically different-looking organisms, such as the uuiswitswuu and the yawtsxa, may in fact be descended from a single common ancestor.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to develop rockets.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have developed a practical and cost-effective steam engine, which can be fueled with wood or coal.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have successfully tamed electricity, and are now beginning to deploy it throughout society. Electric lights are widespread, electric motors are used to drive factories, and the growing need for electric power has led to the construction of power plants near every major center of Sjatquusliqsvat population.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have begun harnessing the power of electricity to send messages across very great distances with unprecedented speed. Due to the overhead of encoding and decoding messages, long-distance communication remains far from instantaneous, but it is now possible for individuals on opposite sides of Sjatvuuslapsyuuq to exchange several messages over the course of a single day.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have developed flying machines which can carry them into the skies above Sjatvuuslapsyuuq.
With the development of the transistor, the Sjatquusliqsvat have begun to construct more sophisticated electronic circuits.
The theory that diseases are caused by microorganisms has begun to catch on among the Sjatquusliqsvat, leading to the widespread adoption of public health policies which have greatly reduced the spread of disease.
The Sjatquusliqsvat have arrived at a sophisticated understanding of genetics, which has enabled them to craft new forms of life by deliberately modifying the genes of existing organisms.
In 5891, a gamma-ray burst – caused by the explosion of a star roughly 3100 parsecs from the Yawtsvuu system – showered Sjatvuuslapsyuuq in high energy electromagnetic radiation. The planet's atmospheric ozone layer shielded planetary life from immediate harm, but was dramatically depleted in the process. Stripped of its protection against ordinary UV radiation, the planet's ecosystem gradually collapsed, ushering in the end of Sjatquusliqsvat civilization.
Honorable mention, you didn't even get a chance...
Ete
We first became aware of the Ete in 4816. They reside on the dry planet Ota in the Oe system. They are honorable, vengeful, and loquacious.
In 4960, a massive volcanic eruption filled the skies of Ota with ash and blotted out the sun. The ensuing volcanic winter threw the planet's delicate ecosystem wildly out of balance, bringing about the end of Ete civilization.
Not your fault...
Kakub
We first became aware of the Kakub in 4487. They reside on the dry planet Nianud Kudkaz in the Kub‑ka system. They are passionate, enthusiastic, and vengeful.
The Kakub have developed a simple system of writing, which they use primarily for storytelling.
In 4514, many of the fractious Kakub city-states were united under a single banner by an individual known as Nuozkud. The city of Kodkad has become the capital of the resulting empire, which rules over approximately 19% of the entire Kakub population. Like many other Kakub states, it is governed by direct democratic vote.
The Kakub have begun to watch the skies and recognize patterns in the movements of stars, which they use to navigate over great distances and keep track of time.
The Kakub have learned how to catch water-dwelling creatures such as the kaudnad, which is now a staple part of the Kakub diet.
The Kakub make extensive use of stone tools for many things. This has dramatically improved their efficiency in hunting the wild nuodnad.
The Kakub have domesticated a species of small fluffy creatures. The pets assist their Kakub owners with hunting in exchange for food and shelter.
The Kakub have developed a sophisticated understanding of basic mathematics, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
In spite of a few initial mishaps, the Kakub have mastered the control of fire. They use it to cook their food, and to light their villages at night.
The Kakub have discovered how to forge molten metal into jewelry, tools, weapons, and armor.
The Kakub have begun to cultivate crops, including a kind of colorful root known as kad‑ko that grows well in the grasslands of Nianud Kudkaz.
The Kakub have begun to use lenses and mirrors made from polished crystal, glass, and water to redirect and focus light.
The Kakub have begun to construct permanent dwellings and other structures, making especially extensive use of sandstone as a building material.
Some of the Kakub have begun to experiment with alchemy, systematically searching for new ways of combining and manipulating ingredients to yield useful chemicals, compounds, and medicines.
The Kakub have built elaborate pipe and sewer systems to supply their larger settlements, such as Kodkad, with fresh water and a hygenic means of waste disposal.
The Kakub have begun to make use of more sophisticated construction techniques, relying on sturdy structural elements such as arches and buttresses to support larger and larger buildings.
The Kakub have learned how to build ships and sail them across the oceans of Nianud Kudkaz to explore and trade over increasingly greater distances.
The Kakub have discovered a way to manufacture gunpowder, which they primarily use in warfare.
In 4736, the Kakub population reached 25 million individuals. Many of these dwell within permanent cities, the largest of which is known as Kodkad and has a population of 94,000.
Due to its role as the birthplace of several major Kakub religions, including the especially prominent Kudkud faith, the city of Kodkad is regarded by many of the Kakub as a holy site. Leaders from all around the world journey to the city in hopes of currying favor with the leaders of their people's religion of choice.
The Kakub have begun to construct wind and water mills, which redirect the forces of the natural world to perform repetitive mechanical tasks such as grinding grain and pumping water.
The Kakub have developed a simple printing press, and mass-produced versions of important texts have begun to circulate widely throughout the world. Religious texts are especially popular.
Through systematic observation and categorization of the various living things on Nianud Kudkaz, the Kakub have begun to develop a more sophisticated understanding of biology. Some theorists have even put forth the idea that dramatically different-looking organisms, such as the nuodnad and the kaudnad, may in fact share a single common ancestor.
The Kakub have successfully tamed electricity, and are now beginning to deploy it throughout society. Electric lights are widespread, electric motors are used to drive factories, and the growing need for electric power has led to the construction of power plants near every major center of Kakub population.
In their efforts to understand the motion of planets in the sky, free-falling bodies, and projectiles, the Kakub have developed a new branch of mathematics which is immediately recognizable as calculus.
The Kakub have developed a practical and cost-effective steam engine, which can be fueled with wood or coal.
Although initially controversial, the hypothesis that diseases can be caused by microorganisms has begun to catch on among the Kakub, leading to the widespread adoption of public health policies which have greatly reduced the spread of disease.
The Kakub have begun to develop rockets.
With the development of the transistor, the Kakub have begun to construct more sophisticated electronic circuits.
The Kakub have begun harnessing the power of electricity to send messages across very great distances with unprecedented speed. Due to the overhead of encoding and decoding messages, long-distance communication remains far from instantaneous, but it is now possible for individuals on opposite sides of Nianud Kudkaz to exchange several messages over the course of a single day.
The Kakub have begun to build general-purpose programmable computers.
In 4948, a massive volcanic eruption filled the skies of Nianud Kudkaz with ash and blotted out the sun. The ensuing volcanic winter threw the planet's delicate ecosystem wildly out of balance, bringing about the end of Kakub civilization.
gonna be putting the ones I'm truly sad about in the replies here because I want them to be remembered, even if they weren't real, for example:
Sjisxismajsmi
We first became aware of the Sjisxismajsmi in 3882. They reside on the steamy planet Uhmusmajptlu in the Asmipxalsmli Japjasmus system. They are avaricious, fearful, and diminutive.
The Sjisxismajsmi have developed a simple system of writing, which they use primarily for poetry.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to watch the skies and recognize patterns in the movements of stars, which they use to navigate over great distances and keep track of time.
In 4088, many of the disparate Sjisxismajsmi city-states were united under a single banner by an individual known as Slislihmas Slihjahmus the Conqueror. The resulting empire has its capital at Usjaptas and rules over approximately 22% of the entire Sjisxismajsmi population. Unusually for the Sjisxismajsmi, it is governed by a council of elders.
The Sjisxismajsmi use stone tools for many things, including when hunting the wild sjuslasmiap.
The Sjisxismajsmi have developed a sophisticated understanding of basic mathematics, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to cultivate crops. One especially popular crop is sjahasmip, a kind of sweet mushroom.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to construct permanent dwellings and other structures. Wherever possible, they seem to prefer wood as a building material.
The Sjisxismajsmi have learned how to catch water-dwelling creatures such as the sjahmasmujsmju, which is now an important part of the Sjisxismajsmi diet.
The Sjisxismajsmi have learned how to build ships and sail them across the oceans of Uhmusmajptlu to explore and trade over increasingly greater distances.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to make use of more sophisticated construction techniques, relying on sturdy structural elements such as arches and buttresses to support larger and larger buildings.
The Sjisxismajsmi have domesticated a species of small furry animals. The pets assist their Sjisxismajsmi owners with pest control in exchange for food and shelter.
In 4172, a rapidly growing religion known as Japluhtuah became the official religion of the largest Sjisxismajsmi state. Adherents of Japluhtuah wear simple blue masks to mark themselves as believers.
The Sjisxismajsmi have mastered the control of fire. They use it to cook their food, and to light their villages at night.
The Sjisxismajsmi have discovered how to forge molten metal into jewelry, tools, weapons, and armor.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to construct wind and water mills, which redirect the forces of the natural world to perform repetitive mechanical tasks such as grinding grain and pumping water.
The Sjisxismajsmi have built elaborate pipe and sewer systems to supply their larger settlements, such as Usjaptas, with fresh water and a hygenic means of waste disposal.
The Sjisxismajsmi have developed a simple printing press, and mass-produced versions of important texts have begun to circulate widely throughout the world. Tales of heroism are especially popular.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to use lenses and mirrors made from polished crystal, glass, and water to redirect and focus light.
The Sjisxismajsmi have developed a practical and cost-effective steam engine, which can be fueled with wood or coal.
In their efforts to understand the motion of planets in the sky, free-falling bodies, and projectiles, the Sjisxismajsmi have developed a new branch of mathematics which is immediately recognizable as calculus.
Some of the Sjisxismajsmi have begun to experiment with alchemy, systematically searching for new ways of combining and manipulating ingredients to yield useful chemicals, compounds, and medicines.
Through systematic observation and categorization of the various living things on Uhmusmajptlu, the Sjisxismajsmi have begun to develop a more sophisticated understanding of biology. Some theorists have even put forth the idea that dramatically different-looking organisms, such as the sjuslasmiap and the sjahmasmujsmju, may in fact be descended from a single common ancestor.
In 4357, the Sjisxismajsmi population reached 25 million individuals. Many of these reside within permanent cities, the largest of which is known as Usjaptas and has a population of 65,000.
Following a long series of failed attempts to capture the city, Usjaptas has become renowned among the Sjisxismajsmi as an impenetrable fortress. The image of its distinctive walls has been widely adopted in Sjisxismajsmi art as a symbol of strength.
The Sjisxismajsmi have discovered a way to manufacture gunpowder, which they primarily use in warfare.
Although initially controversial, the hypothesis that diseases can be caused by microorganisms has begun to catch on among the Sjisxismajsmi, leading to the widespread adoption of public health policies which have greatly reduced the spread of disease.
The Sjisxismajsmi have successfully tamed electricity, and are now beginning to deploy it throughout society. Electric lights are widespread, electric motors are used to drive factories, and the growing need for electric power has led to the construction of power plants near every major center of Sjisxismajsmi population.
The Sjisxismajsmi have developed flying machines which can carry them into the skies above Uhmusmajptlu.
With the development of the transistor, the Sjisxismajsmi have begun to construct more sophisticated electronic circuits.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to develop rockets.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun harnessing the power of electricity to send messages across very great distances with unprecedented speed. Due to the overhead of encoding and decoding messages, long-distance communication remains far from instantaneous, but it is now possible for individuals on opposite sides of Uhmusmajptlu to exchange several messages over the course of a single day.
The Sjisxismajsmi have developed an accurate model of the internal structure of the atom, which has also enabled them to understand the phenomenon of radioactivity.
In 4476, the Sjisxismajsmi successfully detonated their first prototype nuclear weapon. It remains unclear whether the Sjisxismajsmi scientists who worked on the bomb understand the sheer destructive potential of the weapon they have created.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to understand quantum physics.
The Sjisxismajsmi have discovered that electromagnetic waves may be used to transmit information, enabling the development and widespread deployment of media for audiovisual broadcasting.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to build general-purpose programmable computers.
The Sjisxismajsmi have arrived at a sophisticated understanding of genetics, which has enabled them to craft new forms of life by deliberately modifying the genes of existing organisms.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to connect their computers into a single vast network, enabling communication and collaboration on a truly global scale.
In 4542, a single nuclear weapon was deployed in an attack on a large Sjisxismajsmi city. The incident did not escalate into a full-scale nuclear war, but the city was almost completely obliterated, resulting in the deaths of some 229,000 Sjisxismajsmi.
The Sjisxismajsmi have begun to experiment with the use of "intelligent materials", in the form of swarms of programmable nanobots.
In 4551, an early warning system employed by one of the major Sjisxismajsmi superpowers detected an incoming nuclear attack. Whether the alert was a false alarm remains unclear, but the resulting nuclear counterattack and ensuing full-scale nuclear war has plunged Uhmusmajptlu into a state of nuclear winter from which it is unlikely that Sjisxismajsmi civilization will ever recover.
My poor Aaraa, they were doing so well...
Aaraa
We first became aware of the Aaraa in 3120. They inhabit the windy planet Maatmayraa in the Araa system. They are honorable, duplicitous, and enduring.
The Aaraa use stone tools for many things, especially when hunting the wild aaraamaarqa.
The Aaraa have developed a simple system of writing, which they use primarily for storytelling.
The Aaraa have mastered the control of fire. They use it to cook their food, and to light their villages at night.
The Aaraa have begun to watch the skies and recognize patterns in the movements of stars, which they use to navigate over great distances and keep track of time.
The Aaraa have domesticated a species of small flying predators. The pets assist their Aaraa owners with navigation in exchange for food and shelter.
The Aaraa have developed a sophisticated understanding of basic mathematics, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
The Aaraa have begun to cultivate crops. One especially popular crop is a kind of sweet root known as aara.
The Aaraa have learned how to catch water-dwelling creatures such as the aara, which is now an important part of the Aaraa diet.
The Aaraa have discovered how to forge molten metal into jewelry, tools, weapons, and armor.
The Aaraa have begun to construct permanent dwellings and other structures. Wherever possible, they seem to prefer bricks as a building material.
Some of the Aaraa have begun to experiment with alchemy, systematically searching for new ways of combining and manipulating ingredients to yield useful chemicals, compounds, and medicines.
The Aaraa have built elaborate pipe and sewer systems to supply their larger settlements, such as Maaqbaayraa Maaymaalraa, with fresh water and a hygenic means of waste disposal.
In 3285, many of the warring Aaraa clans were united under a single banner by an individual known as Aara. The city of Maaqbaayraa Maaymaalraa has been named the capital of the resulting empire, which rules over approximately 38% of the entire Aaraa population. Like many other Aaraa states, it is governed by direct democratic vote.
The Aaraa have learned how to build ships and sail them across the oceans of Maatmayraa to explore and trade over increasingly greater distances.
The Aaraa have begun to use lenses and mirrors made from polished crystal, glass, and water to redirect and focus light.
The Aaraa have begun to make use of more sophisticated construction techniques, relying on sturdy structural elements such as arches and buttresses to support larger and larger buildings.
In 3328, a rapidly growing religion known as Araa became the official religion of the largest Aaraa state. Adherents of Araa wear intricately patterned hats to mark themselves as believers.
The Aaraa have begun to construct wind and water mills, which redirect the forces of the natural world to perform repetitive mechanical tasks such as grinding grain and pumping water.
The Aaraa have developed a practical and cost-effective steam engine, which can be fueled with wood or coal.
The Aaraa have developed a simple printing press, and mass-produced versions of important texts have begun to circulate widely throughout the world. Satire is especially popular.
In 3371, the Aaraa population reached 25 million individuals. Many of these reside within permanent cities, the largest of which is known as Maaqbaayraa Maaymaalraa and has a population of 68,000.
In their efforts to understand the motion of planets in the sky, free-falling bodies, and projectiles, the Aaraa have developed a new branch of mathematics which is immediately recognizable as calculus.
Through systematic observation and categorization of the various living things on Maatmayraa, the Aaraa have begun to develop a more sophisticated understanding of biology. Some theorists have even put forth the idea that dramatically different-looking organisms, such as the aaraamaarqa and the aara, may in fact share a single common ancestor.
Due to its role as the birthplace of several major Aaraa religions, including the especially prominent Araa faith, the city of Maaqbaayraa Maaymaalraa is regarded by many of the Aaraa as a holy site. The archbishop of Maaqbaayraa Maaymaalraa is considered the de facto leader of the Araa church as a whole, and pilgrimages to the city are commonplace.
The hypothesis that diseases can be caused by microorganisms has begun to catch on among the Aaraa, leading to the widespread adoption of public health policies which have greatly reduced the spread of disease.
The Aaraa have successfully tamed electricity, and are now beginning to deploy it throughout society. Electric lights are widespread, electric motors are used to drive factories, and the growing need for electric power has led to the construction of power plants near every major center of Aaraa population.
The Aaraa have arrived at a sophisticated understanding of genetics, which has enabled them to craft new forms of life by deliberately modifying the genes of existing organisms.
The Aaraa have begun harnessing the power of electricity to send messages across very great distances with unprecedented speed. Due to the overhead of encoding and decoding messages, long-distance communication remains far from instantaneous, but it is now possible for individuals on opposite sides of Maatmayraa to exchange several messages over the course of a single day.
With the development of the transistor, the Aaraa have begun to construct more sophisticated electronic circuits.
The Aaraa have developed flying machines which can carry them into the skies above Maatmayraa.
The Aaraa have discovered that electromagnetic waves may be used to transmit information, enabling the development and widespread deployment of media for audiovisual broadcasting.
The Aaraa have discovered a way to manufacture gunpowder, which they primarily use for explosive mining.
The Aaraa have begun to build general-purpose programmable computers.
The Aaraa have developed an accurate model of the internal structure of the atom, which has also enabled them to understand the phenomenon of radioactivity.
The Aaraa have begun to understand quantum physics.
In 3643, a genetically engineered virus designed as a highly lethal weapon of biological warfare was deliberately distributed in several major centers of Aaraa population by an agent or agents of unknown affiliation. Aaraa medical science proved insufficient to combat the ensuing plague, which wiped out all but a few isolated pockets of Aaraa population and brought an end to the era of Aaraa technological civilization.
Also, also, also, also... R for life... I will kill for her... like... literally... please stop interrupting us... (I do love all the others but R is the only one I would legit fight god for, like, if I could fight 1v1000 bears with machetes and in exchange get to have them in real life, I genuinely would... [I'm not lonely, you're lonely... hmph])
Hiya! I just wanted to share what I've been thinking about since I believe chapter 14? Major spoilers ahead so um... big gap incoming! (also it's mostly speculation on my part and I may have missed stuff in the story or that the creator has posted elsewhere so it may already been proven right or (more likely) wrong, [also also I want to make clear, if you want to remain in the dark about potential plot developments please do not read, I'm only writing this cause I think I might have figured smth out and I'm proud of myself, to that end if the creator wants me to take it down then I will do so immediately, I love this story so so so so so much and I just want to share my love for it with as many people as possible {also also also sorry for the rambling, not good at talking/writing concisely (or at all) lol}])
Anyway, I wanna talk about the encounters we get after leaving for the trip, specifically the first two. I got to thinking about the "soldier" who's asking for advice and what we know:
1) not human (the only sapient non-humans we've met I believe were spirits and peri)
2) magic (specifically the ability to manipulate the environment, their appearance, and the emotions of others [something peri's {specifically the royal bloodline} are known for])
3) The family dynamic (clearly a family with at least halfway decent standing, a mother set in tradition values, and a brother who uses his wealth to control people as well as several other sibling, each with their own niche [admittedly the family may have been fabricated but I don't believe so])
You see, I first was tipped off by the family bit, it sounded to me an awful lot like the family described by kham (or however you spell his name [I am too lazy to go back through the story to check]). Plus most notable families are tied to their political circles, and as such generally stick to a singular craft, yet this family seems to be all over the place. This leads me to believe that their family is of a particularly high stance, and I believe, is the royal bloodline that kahm is apart of (I've decided to start spelling the jerks' name wrong on purpose). Then I got to thinking, why would the peri have risked exposer by asking for this advice, and especially while using their real family and not a fabricated backstory, unless, they were genuinely looking for advice. But then, why go to the crown as opposed to literally anyone else? And why wait till they've left the castle? And why not do it so indirectly? Cahn! Well wait, what about the incident earlier with the farmer? Seemingly staged perfection, disappearing into thin air afterward, likely used to delay us. Perhaps plotting an ambush, but why? Our prisoner, obviously (I also didn't negotiate with Chan at either point)! Now, Can said himself that his sibling are stronger than he is (and he's a lazy butt), so obviously he used his funds to "persuade" his sibling to do his bidding. The peri agreed, likely viewing the player as just another pompous noble their brother wanted the upper hand on, but then, they meet the player (keep in mind I chose to approach the farmer, not sure what happens if you don't) and they don't see the noble they expected, they see someone kind, who cares, who sees not tools, but people. Maybe the player could help? Obviously if Clam got word of this he'd be upset, so he can't risk asking as himself, but as a guard? No-one would know. Now, the possibility of it being a Peri is dismissed due to the lack of a face, but this could've been intentional, the player knows their guards, and so do D and A, so perhaps they chose instead to remove any distinguishing qualities and projecting the idea of normalcy instead to not draw suspicion. I believe that this Peri doesn't want to hurt us, not anymore. I believe he wants to help, maybe not for our sakes, but for his families, for his own, and for his beloved. Also, I may be reading a bit too far into it, but I think that each of the siblings have different abilities to some degree, which is why they're so capable in each of their chosen crafts. I mean, even with his guards, I doubt Catnip could normally keep track of every merchant he influences to such precision, no, I believe he has some level of magic that aids him in these endeavors, which is another reason I believe that he sent his sibling rather than doing it himself, his sibling simply has a better magical skillset than he does. In fact, I believe his mother may even directly affect what they're each good at, doing something similar to what happens in Encanto, where each family member has an ability tailored to the present needs of the family. This could also explain the issue the youngest is having, given the family likely already had most all of what they "needed", the youngest may simply not have a purpose in their eyes. Anyways, that's my rant and like I said, I definitely missed stuff and am probably way off but I'm really proud of putting this together and if anyone wants to add to this I would love to see what y'all think! And again, I do NOT want to take away from the work, if the creator wants me to take this down I will do so without hesitation, I love this story so much and I want to make that abundantly clear! Have a good morning, afternoon, night, or wtv! Love y'all! GN!