Congratulations on your recent return from the dead! As one of the lucky few who’ve achieved such a thing, you’ve earned some special little bonuses. Of course, there’s a second chance at life, though admittedly the paperwork will likely be a pain and reintegration isn’t always a smooth go, but also you’re now eligible to partake in Dungeons! And as we all know, that means getting to discover your own unique set of skills to aid in traversing the Dungeons.
Of course, stumbling into the mysteries of the Tragic Twelve was never part of the speel they gave you when you became a Player. Nor was the sudden contracts with the deceased members of Nilrex Guild, the Players whose massacre revealed a truth no one wanted: you only get two tries at life.
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Play as a newly returned to life Player with necromatic abilities
Get adopted by a trouble magnet with floppy ears and a habit of stowing away in order to escape said trouble.
Figure out the mystery of the Tragic Twelve - a series of traumatic events that resulted in the involved Players 'retiring' and refusing to enter Dungeons, assuming they didn't end up ultimately vanishing from the face of the earth. The culmination of these tragedies, the Nilrex Guild Annihilation, was the first time anyone realized that Players who die die.
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This is my first attempt at IF. Things will change and honestly, I'm figuring things out along the way in terms of characters and whatnot. Honestly I'm not sure if there will be any elements of romance in this.
Updates are likely to be on the slower side. I work two jobs and don't have days off.
Honestly, I'm not entirely sure if this will be ChoiceScript or Twine. Since this is my first IF, I'm not at all familiar with how the coding process works on either platform so it'll be a matter of which one I understand in the end.
-Danny
Danny, as the sole survivor of Nilrex, has been deemed MIA by the public, leading to plenty of speculation as to whether or not they were involved in the massacre. However, when you find yourself in danger, it's Danny who keeps you alive. Does that mean they plan to stick around? No, not at all. But with your new allies refusing to let you leave Danny be, it's certain that Danny's going to be playing a role in your life. Whether that's something Danny wants or not remains to be seen.
-Rowe
The mysterious guild leader of Nilrex, Rowe may have died twice already but that doesn't mean they're about to let that stop them. Despite their best efforts to appear the least of the guild, there's a reason they led so many whacky, frankly overpowered, Players without anyone staging an uprising. At least, a serious uprising. Apparently Fridays were 'stage a coup' days. Regardless, Rowe's leading you down a path, just like they did the guild. Where that path leads remains to be seen.
-Divondra
The drag queen vice guild leader of Nilrex, even a second death won't stop Divondra. Wrangling the guild members may be what Divondra was best known for, but there's certainly more to them than just that. Divondra's always been Rowe's greatest help, whether that's been in terms of things with the guild or just in general life, but will they do the same for you?
-Tallulah
Past, present, or future, Tallulah's the crankiest healer you'll ever meet. The oldest known Player, she's quite simply fed up. And quite frankly, she doesn't care to try and hide that in the least. Even so, without Tallulah, the guild would've been in trouble a whole lot more than they were. Because while Tallulah will gladly tell you how you messed up when you get injured, serious injuries are likely to get her attention, particularly if you manage to get on the short list of those she gives an ounce of care about. So will you make it onto that list?
Alouette
-The peacemaker of Nilrex, Alouette is the calming influence, the patient ear, the shoulder to cry on, and the waiting hug for comfort. She's also five pounds of hidden craziness when someone messes with the guild. Alouette has a frustrating habit at being good, if not excellent, at most things she tries but she won't rub that in your face. No, instead she'll just encourage you to try all sorts of new things. Does that mean you'll get dragged along according to her whims at times? Yes, yes it does. But where exactly those whims lead? Well, that you'll have to tag along to find out.
Zykelle
-Zykelle's probably the biggest doofus you'll find but he's got a good heart and will always step up to keep others safe. Part overgrown puppy, part personal cheer squad, Zykelle's always there when you need someone. Are his ideas always the best? Not necessarily. They've been known to blow up in his face at times. Does that bother him? Not in the least! Sometimes it's funnier even, once you're out of danger that is. And really, that smiling moment of peace is all Zykelle really needs. Care to find out how often he'll bring that about for you?
Aidan
-Nilrex's resident chaos gremlin and trouble making prankster, Aidan is one you cannot take your eyes off of if you want things to go 'smooth' or 'peacefully'. But if you're looking for a fun time or a laugh? He's your guy. If there's any sort of mayhem to be found, you can bet Aidan's going to be smack dab in the middle of it. becoming Aidan's partner in crime however means you've got all the insanity he brings along on your side, rather than against you. So just how many people will the two of you drive nuts?
Addy
-The baby sweetheart of Nilrex, Addy loves everyone she meets and is never seen without some kind of animal or creature near by. Addy always sees the best in everyone and everything. But it's best to remember that while Addy herself tends to be on the more harmless side, her 'friends' don't always fall into that same category. Addy's got a habit of opening people up to new experiences and you can bet that she'll be there with you through any aftermath of it too. Probably wanting nothing more than to snuggle with you throughout it all. C'mon, how many cuddle sessions can you get in?
Reveka
-Reveka's sass, sarcasm, and smart assery all rolled up in one. Playing nice with others is a setting Reveka hasn't really turned on in years but they're not as cantankerous as Tallulah. Reveka's the one you go to for an adventure, to try something new. You can certainly bet that this one won't let you back down or chicken out. Don't be surprised if hanging around Reveka leads to a fight. Though, a bit of forewarning, Reveka's not exactly...great at physical combat. And yet, Reveka's one of the first to jump to the aid of those around them when it comes down to it. In other words, be prepared for more than a few bar brawls with Reveka around. Might want to take up the running tally the guild had going before.
So....after almost getting hit AGAIN as a pedestrian crossing with right of way today, my mother has informed me I am now banned from attempting to cross the street near one of my jobs.
Honestly the past week, week and a half has been.....bit of a shit show for me. Started with a call at work where I found out my aunt had passed away in England and at the same time here in the states my mom was in ER. The craziness has not stopped since. But the one good thing, I think I'm getting some good progress with writing Dungeon Egg
Honestly it was nice to do some baking today. Been a while. So I've got a white chocolate raspberry swirl cheesecake and a white chocolate cheesecake in the oven. Well see how they turn out!
Had a lot of fun at work today. Was the only one who dressed up but it was very well received! Only thing that sucked was it was on d of my coworkers' last day. Definitely gonna miss him even if he is a fibber who said he was gonna dress up as Ronald McDonald but didn't :p
Would anyone be interested if I did an update on the new house/move? Honestly it's been kinda chaotic and some of it is the 'you have to laugh otherwise you'd cry' sort of stuff...
So it's been a while since I've drawn anything really. But after reading the demo for Vendetta (@vendetta-if ) I just kinda decided to pick up a pencil and try sketching a quick MC...I'm actually really happy with how it turned out.
So the other day, got a text from one job saying they would be closed for the day. No explanation why. Today I stopped by to return something and my coworker asked if I'd heard what had happened. Told him no. Turns out one of our coworkers passed away during his shift. Still hasn't sunk in yet I think
Okay, so having read the most latest post from @kalorphic I got to thinking about a specific old chara of mine and wanted to share so here’s another info dump lol
Nathanael Schaffer
So Nathanael is a spy/assassin who is just....he’s a bit of a mess. He’s great at projecting this complete and utter doofus that no one would expect to be good at his job but give him any sort of projectile, especially a bow and arrow, and you have one of the most dangerous people you will ever find. He’s highly intelligent, at least when it comes to people and survival, can calculate trajectory and angles on the fly without having to really think about it, and is fluent in seven languages, proficient in two others, and knows a variety of curses and insults in eight more. But his self-esteem is shit and he prefers being underestimated so he’ll always tell people he’s not smart or deflect praise towards others. He’s got a big heart and will point out people’s best aspects like it’s the only job he could ever have but when it comes to himself, you’ll never really hear him giving himself any sort of praise. He’s tough as hell on himself, though he doesn’t see it that way. Nathanael adores dogs and Disney and has been known to detour on the job just to pet a dog because hello, dog. His best friend is a tough as nails assassin/spy who doesn’t really tend to lighten up unless he’s around, often intimidating the hell out of any who cross her path, but he maintains that she’s a total sweetheart if you get to know her. A sweetheart who can kill you with her pinky if she wants, but a sweetheart. Nathanael brings out her goofy side and there’s even been instances of the two belting out Disney songs while on the job, particularly the ‘Do you wanna build a snowman’ and ‘love is an open door’ songs from Frozen while in the middle of gunfights. Their opponents were both confused as hell and very amused.
Nathanael’s got hearing issues and has to have hearing aids at all times. It’s not something he likes sharing, in fact it’s one of his greatest insecurities. He came from a very rough childhood and though he adores physical contact, he still tends to shy away from it though he hides it the best he can. His usual approach to things is ‘get it done’ even and especially if it’s a risk to his own safety, not that he tends to realize it. Despite his apparent openness and friendliness to others, he’s truthfully more of the quiet observer and does not trust easy. His self preservation instincts are absolutely shit, he takes risks like it’s going out of style, and is extremely well acquainted with many of the dumpsters around his neck of the woods. He’s got a talent for stumbling into the weirdest situations and trouble but he’s also very lucky and usually manages to get out of those situations with only a few broken bones. Hence how he wound up with his doggo, who totally has him wrapped around their paw.
When it comes to his dog, Nathanael’s a total pushover. One look from that one eyed, three legged doggo and Nathanael will drop everything, sometimes even literally. He’s apparently quite the fantastic pillow if the sheer amount of times his dog’s sprawled across him means anything. Nathanael’s got a bit of a thing about ‘accidental’ adoption of strays, which his friends often tease him about. Met a doggo in trouble? Adopted the doggo. Met a baby assassin with trust issues and a penchant for violence? Adopted the assassin. Met twins on the run? Adopted the twins. None of that officially of course but nevertheless. He still hasn’t caught on that they’ve all adopted him in return.
Nathanael doesn’t understand that people actually like him and care about his general well being. When confronted with that, he often opts for denial and complete ignorance. He’s constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, to be left behind in the dust. There’s only one who’s gotten it into his thick head that they do care and that’s his bestie. He’s long learned that doubting she cares about him will end with one of two results: her kicking his ass or the silent, disappointed mom look. Nathanael does not do well with disappointing people he cares about. It makes him feel all squirmy and antsy and when not properly used, tends to result in him going way too far trying to turn it around and getting himself hurt.
some random little fact-os about Nathanael include:
-ADORES purple
-whenever he can, he’ll be where the dogs are. that means volunteering at shelters, frequenting dog parks, spending hours in pet stores. He’s a total sucker for dogs and makes literally zero secrets of that
-has an older brother but the two of them aren’t in touch. if they need to get ahold of each other, they have one of the, to quote his best friend, ‘most convoluted, inane method of communication to be found on this planet’. Meaning they literally will take out random ads in newspapers and hope the other one ends up seeing it
-if it weren’t for his best friend, would have died years ago. the reasons for which include: she makes sure he eats more than just pizza and doesn’t drink coffee at all hours of the day, she drags him to medical when needed and literally sits on him to avoid him making any daring escapes, she’s death glared/threatened pretty much everyone who’s dared try to harm him, and she’s mastered guilt tripping him into employing many of the less dangerous methods of survival he’s considered when on the job
-the higher up he is, the calmer he is
-a shifter! his shifted form is the most obnoxiously purple Puple Martin you’ll ever see. it’s absolutely tiny as well and he’s literally managed to make a mini crossbow for this form. He spent four hours cracking up the first time he used it because his best friend recorded it and they both maintain it’s one of the funniest things they’ve ever seen: a 6′4″, 212 lb man running screaming from a miniscule armed bird
-whenever he’s not being monitored at all times, he’s a freaking unrivalled escape artist when put into medical. not even being cuffed to the bed can stop him.
-big fan of vents
-extremely good at fitting in places he shouldn’t be able to. he’s very good at contorting himself
-nestssssssssssssssssssssssss. He’s got them all over, hidden away, and doesn’t talk about them. Ever. He tends to steal clothes and blankets from the people he cares about to put in his nests but will return them once they stop smelling of whoever he took them from. He’s completely mortified at the idea of anyone finding out about them. Of course, his best friend knows about them but they’ve got an unspoken agreement that she NEVER says a word about them. Still, every so often he’ll find a new blanket or pillow or leather jacket that smells of his bestie that he never put in there.
