I write books, make music, do art, and date robotmothpie. I've been regrouping since Mianite Season 2, but you can expect a creative comeback. A real one. Not just a blip here and there. Wait for it.
Please enjoy the first installment of a new series I'd like to call Gamemode 0!
If you're waiting for Mianite Season Four (ha), this will hopefully tide you over. Gamemode 0 is a highly produced mini-series that tells a story through text, dramatic audio narration, a musical score, and images. It stars a villain who was an edgy Grim Reaper in 2015 and it poses the questionāhow much has Kikoku Botan really changed since 2015?
That question will be answered over the course of ā I'm guessing ā seven-ish chapters? The first chapter, which you're about to read and hear, is based on a Minecraft RP session held in a single night. Those present for the session include World Historian's original writer (me) and a group of talented role-players. More info under the cut!
Here's the cast:
Moth @robotmothpie as Ginkgo Belshem
CloudF11 @silent-moons-camp as Cloud Endernatus
Metal @mx-metal as Omu Vulcan
Honor @cult-of-athar as Fateshaper (the Big Bad)
Matthew (me) as World Historian
(All characters are voiced by me.)
Background:
The project was Mianite Etherealis. We played on a private 1.12 server for two years, ending in early 2023. The chapter you're about to read (titled Session One) covers the RP session that brought World Historian into the narrative.
I would almost go so far as to say that you're about to experience a canon World Historian mini-series with implications for all World Historian content in existence.
Is it actually canon? I don't know. It's as authentic as you'll ever get for WH, that's for sure. I've spent the last nine years developing the cosmology being used here. I planted the seeds for it when I created World Historian in 2015.
But no, Gamemode 0 isn't Dec-and-Tom-approved canon. And my astounding co-writers aren't offical Mianite writers. And Etherealis isn't a piece of lost Mianite media, though you can think of it that way if you'd like.
Vision:
Gamemode 0 will follow the plot of Mianite Etherealis for one more session, then embark on its own original plot centered on World Historian.
That being said, my aim with Gamemode 0 is to dig up a piece of the past and link it to the future. This series is one of many projects that could result from that effort. If it sees enough support, it could grow beyond text, images, and audio. We have endless headroom here.
If you're looking for Botan's history in Ruxomar, you'll find it. If you're hoping for a glimpse into Akemi and Mina's lives, you'll get it. If you seek all manner of strange World Historian lore, consider it yours.
We have plenty of chapters to take us from the past, to the future, and back again. I could just list the plain facts about World Historian in a lore post, but as a storyteller, I could never be satisfied with that.
Disclaimer:
The players own their characters. Most of the dialogue and actions in Session One come straight from the corresponding RP session. I'm just putting it all to a narrative and making readability tweaks for first-timers.
Shout-outs:
Happy birthday yesterday, Honor! We love you!! I guess this is one of your presents. Thanks for letting World Historian take over as the big scary dude for a session. And sorry for writing out our best boy, Oleander. We should co-write something someday.
Cloud, thanks for going back to our defunct Minecraft world to set everything up and take the awesome shadered screenshots for Session One. Also thanks for making c!Cloud such a great POV character. He carries Gamemode 0.
Thank you, Moth, for the un-shadered screenies, for being my PR person, and for supporting me generally all the time. PDA PDA aaaaa!
And thanks, Metal, for being the cool one. B)
Calls to action:
Mianitees, shower love upon my friends. I know Moth and Cloud would jump at the opportunity to answer asks about their passionately crafted OCs. And so would Honor and Metal, I suspect. With the right motivation, who knows what they could create?
The link will send you to my Substack blog, where you'll be able to read, listen, like, and subscribe to my newsletter. The paid subscription has no advantage over the free one; most of you will pick free, but if anyone would like to support me financially, that would be super appreciated. (If we get some traction with subs, I'll set up sub goals and a budget for upgrades to my production.) I plan to release Gamemode 0 chapters as frequently as I can, but I will post something to my Substack every monthāMianite related or not.
Also please like and reblog this Tumblr post if you dig it and want to see more.
The reason they put the death penalty on the table for Luigi is as a threat. Both to the people of America and to Luigi himself.
They want him to take a plea. They want him to plead guilty. To swear in front of a court of law that he did the crime and the NYPD solved the case.
They don't want to have to prove it. They don't want to take it to trial and have the world see what a farce it all is.
So they said "say you're guilty or we'll kill you".
That's why the death penalty is on the table. To remind him and the American people that the punishment for not blindly agreeing with the police is death.
At first I thought this was about Luigi - you know, LUIGI - and I was fully invested.
But Luigi is cool too. (Yes, I support Luigi Mangione.)
And the death penalty threat reminds me of when an abuser blows up at you for fighting back and beats you harder. Like bro, we got in one punch. You've thrown millions. You've BEEN killing us.
being a symbolism enjoyer should humble you because at the end of the day no matter how eloquently you articulate it youre essentially saying "i love it when things have meaning"
A spoon's only objective in life is to make soup go upwards, and it knows this. That's why when you put one under a running tap it blasts the water way high. The spoon thinks there's suddenly TONS of soup to deal with and it freaks out.
"if all your friends jumped off a bridge would you follow them" if i died and went to heaven and found out all my friends were in hell i would spit in god's face so i could join them
Headcanons: Identity not specified, pronouns not specified
Propaganda: āHis entire character arc is about having a giant secret about his identity, telling everyone publicly who he really is, and then trying to find support and community in the aftermath of his father's reaction. Most transgender blockman of all time.ā
I'm 35, it's been 10 years since Mianite Season 2, and I still haven't had my Andor arc.
I'm still on "friendly" terms with my bigoted religious dad. I still haven't given my speech under the arch. I haven't been tied up, shipped off to jail, and had my wings clipped.
I haven't escaped my cell, healed my wounds to scars, and wandered the wild in search of the goddess I pray to.
Stories speak truth. This story speaks mine, but I still haven't lived it.
The Unforgiven Ocean will be a great novel that tells Andor's tale more fully than S2 did, but I'm not ready to write it yet.
uh hey that person you just reblogged from used to be in our discord server but we had to kick them out because they admitted to watching t*m and j*rry... that show features violence and as such glorifies it.... when we confronted them all they said was "wtf its a show about a cat and a mouse"... if you dont believe me theres a whole callout post that features their name age and street address so you can go to their house and check... anyways you should unfollow them before people start thinking you like problematic media too :/ just trying to help
I watched my culture run so far and fast from fundamentalist Christian values that it ouroborosed itself right back around to pure bigotry, where watching a cartoon can get you sent to Hell and/or social exile. I mean seriously, this is the same type of shit my Baptist friends used to preach. Each week they'd warn me about the latest piece of worldly media poised to corrupt me. There is no escape from these people. They are wired to be pearl clutchers no matter the belief system.
As a critiquer, your job is not to āmake this piece of writing betterā but to understand what the writer wants to achieve and help them to achieve it
Also applies to editing. I was recently talking to another writer whose editor (at a publisher) almost destroyed her desire to keep writing. Writers, know the signs of a shitty editor versus one who actually wants to help you achieve your vision, and donāt be afraid to ask for a different one. (Or fire a bad one if youāre indy.)
Internet tough guys will say, "It's the writer's job to not let their will to create be extinguished."
Let me ask you something (assuming you're an internet tough guy). Is it a person's job to not let their heart stop beating when they've been repeatedly stabbed in the chest?
If you have any amount of mental health literacy, you understand that the mind is every bit as fallible as the body. Words can shred, in seconds, beliefs that have grown over years. If you haven't felt that, you're as lucky as a person who hasn't been attacked in a dark alley.
This issue makes me very upset on behalf of young writers who are trying their best to make a positive mark on a world that needs their voice, and instead of getting their chance to do that, they get eviscerated by the very people they're trying to heal.
By no means a complete list of every song I love, but a pretty good birthday playlist. A picture of my soul. I tried to blend genres and moods like a rainbow spectrum. My birthday party didn't happen today, so I thought I'd share it here... for anyone interested in me.
Itās not about being productive. Itās about living the life you want. If you want to write, find ways to do it. Learn what wags you and set up systems to help.
But the thing isāsome people donāt actually want to write long form, highly polished stuff. They want to talk about writing, come up with ideas, critique stories, or get involved in fandoms. You donāt have to Be A Writer to enjoy writing as a hobby. Western culture values productivity so much that when a person says, āThis is my passion,ā the default assumption is that they must be doing it every day at a high level. If theyāre not, they must be a small wiggly shape on the floor like the poor bean in this cartoon.
But if you love something with all your heart, you should give yourself permission to do it when and how your inspiration dictates. And let yourself talk openly about that thing, even if it means explaining the finer points to someone who doesnāt understand. Iām not saying run your mouth to someone who is hurtful and judgmental. Protect yourself. But find people who are open-minded and tell them something new.
šøDescribing Scents For Writers šø| List of Scents
Describing aromas can add a whole new layer to your storytelling, immersing your readers in the atmosphere of your scenes. Here's a categorized list of different words to help you describe scents in your writing.
šæ Fresh & Clean Scents
Crisp
Clean
Pure
Refreshing
Invigorating
Bright
Zesty
Airy
Dewy
Herbal
Minty
Oceanic
Morning breeze
Green grass
Rain-kissed
š¼ Floral Scents
Fragrant
Sweet
Floral
Delicate
Perfumed
Lush
Blooming
Petaled
Jasmine
Rose-scented
Lavender
Hibiscus
Gardenia
Lilac
Wildflower
š Fruity Scents
Juicy
Tangy
Sweet
Citrusy
Tropical
Ripe
Pungent
Tart
Berry-like
Melon-scented
Apple-blossom
Peachy
Grape-like
Banana-esque
Citrus burst
š Earthy & Woody Scents
Musky
Earthy
Woody
Grounded
Rich
Smoky
Resinous
Pine-scented
Oak-like
Cedarwood
Amber
Mossy
Soil-rich
Sandalwood
Forest floor
ā Spicy & Warm Scents
Spiced
Warm
Cozy
Inviting
Cinnamon-like
Clove-scented
Nutmeg
Ginger
Cardamom
Coffee-infused
Chocolatey
Vanilla-sweet
Toasted
Roasted
Hearth-like
š Industrial & Chemical Scents
Metallic
Oily
Chemical
Synthetic
Acrid
Pungent
Foul
Musty
Smoky
Rubber-like
Diesel-scented
Gasoline
Paint-thinner
Industrial
Sharp
š Natural & Herbal Scents
Herbal
Aromatic
Earthy
Leafy
Grass-like
Sage-scented
Basil-like
Thyme-infused
Rosemary
Chamomile
Green tea
Wild mint
Eucalyptus
Cinnamon-bark
Clary sage
š Unique & Uncommon Scents
Antique
Nostalgic
Ethereal
Enigmatic
Exotic
Haunted
Mysterious
Eerie
Poignant
Dreamlike
Surreal
Enveloping
Mesmerizing
Captivating
Transcendent
I hope this list can help you with your writing. š·āØ
Feel free to share your favorite scent descriptions in the replies below! What scents do you love to incorporate into your stories?
These are helpfulāif your story is set in the Garden of Eden. Here are some bad smells.
Rotten
Putrid
Rank
Rancid
Fishy
Sour
Spoiled
Moldy
Fecal
Cadaverine
Sulfurous
Infernal
Brimstone
Intense
Nauseating
Dizzying
Eye-Watering
Stomach-Churning
Toe-Curling
Suffocating
