"ah. we have a few people like that. this place is safer than litterlally anywhere else for you two though"
"I tried to explain that to her, but she doesn't want to listen to me."
"didn't you have to deal with monsters on your way here? if you stay out of the woods, there are no monsters here"
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About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
"ah. we have a few people like that. this place is safer than litterlally anywhere else for you two though"
"I tried to explain that to her, but she doesn't want to listen to me."
"didn't you have to deal with monsters on your way here? if you stay out of the woods, there are no monsters here"
"I don't mind fighting monsters, and neither does Matilda, we can take care of ourselves enough, and we have up to this point."
"that's good. where did you come here from?"
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About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
He seems to be playing the classic 'no internet' dino game
She smiles slightly "Im going to visit both of them as often as I can.. I...."
He looms over them, Matilda watching as well in silence.
"You don't have to do that, Makana. You've got more important things than a dead friend."
"Guys.. Your shadows.. Sit down"
"No. I dont. Nothing can be more important than the people I care about.."
Both of them sit down, still watching as they get closer to the high score.
"There are more important people you care about than me."
Slowly his score crosses 4.1k, as he seems to smile slightly
"Tyler... Just because Ive known her longer and her relationship to me is different.. That doesnt make someone more important than you. Thats not something someone can just compare.."
They both smile, not interrupting them, kinda focused on the same too.
"I'm not going to argue with you when I know I'm right. One of us you can still talk to without them having to write in the sand. They are more important, don't make me get emotional again."
*I FORGOT THE DECIMAL POINT LMAO 4.1K. IDK if 41K would ever be possible lol* He gets to 5,762 before crashing "HAH!"
"... You arent changing my mind on this. You still matter so much to me. Youve... Helped me so much. Changed me for the better in your time here. You matter just as much.."
*I do think it is possible, I'll Google the possible high score later.*
Enrique pats his shoulder "You are very good at this, my highest was 600."
"I'm dead, I may have mattered, but I don't matter much anymore. I was just the best friend I could be, because I didn't realize how I felt. You aren't changing my mind either."
*I think 9,999 then it stops counting* "Hah! Ive had a lot of time to practice in this [GP]ty place"
"... Even if not in the way you would have liked.. I love you, Tyler. As someone who cared about me... As an amazing friend.. And just because youre dead doesnt change that for me"
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
"We... just were given a cryptic map and found our way here."
"can I see it? the map?"
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About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
“Great, that worked. Would be terrible if I had to fight with one arm.” They point at Enrique, “This is gonna sound incredibly weird, but you look pretty hot.”
He chuckles and tilts his head with a smile "Thank you?" He doesn't notice the heat haze around him, putting his hands in his jean pockets.
“No, I mean, well…” they grab a dried leaf and flick it at him, into the haze
The leaf burns to ash almost immediately and he tilts his head, looking down "That's... new."
“I couldn’t tell. You manage it pretty well. No fires have started yet anyways, as far as I can sense.”
"Thanks, maybe it's subconscious." He shrugs, looking back to them, "I don't think you've introduced yourself."
“Me neither. Would you like me to?”
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart! My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!! My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes May the dice roll ever in your favor
Makana is on the beach by the two gravestones, staring at them silently. Anyone with a passive of 15 or higher can also see a haliae watch her from the waves
Clara comes up behind her. “You doing okay?”
She turns around, her expression blank "I just... I still cant believe it.."
“If you need to talk, I’m here. And if not, I’ll still be here.”
"Im... Im not sure theres much to talk about... He..."
“I miss him too.”
She tears up slightly "He thought no one besides me and Atticus would.."
“Well then he was crazy.”
"... Dont speak of him that way. Please. I know you mean well, but..."
“We can’t do anything about the past, or what their choices were. But we can look to the future and make it a world they would be proud of.”
She nods slowly "I... I only hope I become a person he can.... Still be happy with.."
“You can. I know that much.”
"... Have we spoken before? Sorry, Im.. Very scattered right now.. My mind is everywhere and.. Spinning.."
“I can help with that. If you just let me.” Calm Emotions again, same DC. Makana can choose to fail if she so desires
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart! My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!! My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes May the dice roll ever in your favor
*I think 9,999 then it stops counting* "Hah! Ive had a lot of time to practice in this [GP]ty place"
"... Even if not in the way you would have liked.. I love you, Tyler. As someone who cared about me... As an amazing friend.. And just because youre dead doesnt change that for me"
*Googled it, most modded computers get to 10,000 before crashing.*
"Language, kid. I'm Enrique, that's Matilda." Both smile a bit at them.
The sand wipes away all of the words, before he begins writing, slower this time "We aren't going to talk much after a while, it's best you just forget me so you don't get hurt, and make sure Atticus doesn't kill Seneca."
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Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
Makana is on the beach by the two gravestones, staring at them silently. Anyone with a passive of 15 or higher can also see a haliae watch her from the waves
Clara comes up behind her. “You doing okay?”
She turns around, her expression blank "I just... I still cant believe it.."
“If you need to talk, I’m here. And if not, I’ll still be here.”
"Im... Im not sure theres much to talk about... He..."
“I miss him too.”
She tears up slightly "He thought no one besides me and Atticus would.."
“Well then he was crazy.”
"... Dont speak of him that way. Please. I know you mean well, but..."
“We can’t do anything about the past, or what their choices were. But we can look to the future and make it a world they would be proud of.”
She nods slowly "I... I only hope I become a person he can.... Still be happy with.."
“You can. I know that much.”
"... Have we spoken before? Sorry, Im.. Very scattered right now.. My mind is everywhere and.. Spinning.."
“I can help with that. If you just let me.” Calm Emotions again, same DC. Makana can choose to fail if she so desires
She chooses to fail "R-right... Thank you for last time..... And for this one, as well.."
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
"We... just were given a cryptic map and found our way here."
"can I see it? the map?"
"No, you cannot." He says, shaking his head "I don't even have it."
"that's alright. what happened to it?"
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About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
"I'd rather know someone friendly here than no one, and you did call me hot." He says jokingly.
“You want to take it that far I’ll let you, and if you don’t I’ll let it stay at the literal definition. I’m Hope. Can I ask for my arm back yet?”
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart! My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!! My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes May the dice roll ever in your favor
*I think 9,999 then it stops counting* "Hah! Ive had a lot of time to practice in this [GP]ty place"
"... Even if not in the way you would have liked.. I love you, Tyler. As someone who cared about me... As an amazing friend.. And just because youre dead doesnt change that for me"
*Googled it, most modded computers get to 10,000 before crashing.*
"Language, kid. I'm Enrique, that's Matilda." Both smile a bit at them.
The sand wipes away all of the words, before he begins writing, slower this time "We aren't going to talk much after a while, it's best you just forget me so you don't get hurt, and make sure Atticus doesn't kill Seneca."
"English. And I dont give my real name to strangers... You can have my tag. Vindicator919. Call me Vin."
"... I wonr forget you. It will always have a sting... But the pain is worth the joys of my memories with you. As for Atticus... Ive... Ive never met them. Do you think theyll try..?"
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
Makana is on the beach by the two gravestones, staring at them silently. Anyone with a passive of 15 or higher can also see a haliae watch her from the waves
Clara comes up behind her. “You doing okay?”
She turns around, her expression blank "I just... I still cant believe it.."
“If you need to talk, I’m here. And if not, I’ll still be here.”
"Im... Im not sure theres much to talk about... He..."
“I miss him too.”
She tears up slightly "He thought no one besides me and Atticus would.."
“Well then he was crazy.”
"... Dont speak of him that way. Please. I know you mean well, but..."
“We can’t do anything about the past, or what their choices were. But we can look to the future and make it a world they would be proud of.”
She nods slowly "I... I only hope I become a person he can.... Still be happy with.."
“You can. I know that much.”
"... Have we spoken before? Sorry, Im.. Very scattered right now.. My mind is everywhere and.. Spinning.."
“I can help with that. If you just let me.” Calm Emotions again, same DC. Makana can choose to fail if she so desires
She chooses to fail "R-right... Thank you for last time..... And for this one, as well.."
“You don’t owe me anything. I’m just trying to help as much as I can with what I’ve been given.”
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart! My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!! My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes May the dice roll ever in your favor
"We... just were given a cryptic map and found our way here."
"can I see it? the map?"
"No, you cannot." He says, shaking his head "I don't even have it."
"that's alright. what happened to it?"
"Matilda has it, and she keeps it from strangers."
"alright. how's your day been?"
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About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
"I'd rather know someone friendly here than no one, and you did call me hot." He says jokingly.
“You want to take it that far I’ll let you, and if you don’t I’ll let it stay at the literal definition. I’m Hope. Can I ask for my arm back yet?”
He picks up the arm and tosses it back, Matilda has disappeared somewhere when they weren't looking "I think I told you who I was, a pleasure, Hope."
“Where’d Matilda go? She was here a second ago.”
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart! My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!! My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes May the dice roll ever in your favor
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"didn't you have to deal with monsters on your way here? if you stay out of the woods, there are no monsters here"
Pronouns: Any/All
About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Currently rampaging through life
"I don't mind fighting monsters, and neither does Matilda, we can take care of ourselves enough, and we have up to this point."
Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WUcdu6YBH2USIcmf48FCnLwDh_mGHZJZYZWwLLRzhA/edit?tab=t.0 (For when I'm gone.)
"that's good. where did you come here from?"
Pronouns: Any/All
About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Currently rampaging through life
*I think 9,999 then it stops counting* "Hah! Ive had a lot of time to practice in this [GP]ty place"
"... Even if not in the way you would have liked.. I love you, Tyler. As someone who cared about me... As an amazing friend.. And just because youre dead doesnt change that for me"
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
Characters (Outdated)
"We... just were given a cryptic map and found our way here."
Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WUcdu6YBH2USIcmf48FCnLwDh_mGHZJZYZWwLLRzhA/edit?tab=t.0 (For when I'm gone.)
"can I see it? the map?"
Pronouns: Any/All
About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Currently rampaging through life
“Me neither. Would you like me to?”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
“I can help with that. If you just let me.” Calm Emotions again, same DC. Makana can choose to fail if she so desires
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
*Googled it, most modded computers get to 10,000 before crashing.*
"Language, kid. I'm Enrique, that's Matilda." Both smile a bit at them.
The sand wipes away all of the words, before he begins writing, slower this time "We aren't going to talk much after a while, it's best you just forget me so you don't get hurt, and make sure Atticus doesn't kill Seneca."
Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WUcdu6YBH2USIcmf48FCnLwDh_mGHZJZYZWwLLRzhA/edit?tab=t.0 (For when I'm gone.)
"I'd rather know someone friendly here than no one, and you did call me hot." He says jokingly.
Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WUcdu6YBH2USIcmf48FCnLwDh_mGHZJZYZWwLLRzhA/edit?tab=t.0 (For when I'm gone.)
She chooses to fail "R-right... Thank you for last time..... And for this one, as well.."
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
Characters (Outdated)
"No, you cannot." He says, shaking his head "I don't even have it."
Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WUcdu6YBH2USIcmf48FCnLwDh_mGHZJZYZWwLLRzhA/edit?tab=t.0 (For when I'm gone.)
"that's alright. what happened to it?"
Pronouns: Any/All
About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Currently rampaging through life
“You want to take it that far I’ll let you, and if you don’t I’ll let it stay at the literal definition. I’m Hope. Can I ask for my arm back yet?”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"Matilda has it, and she keeps it from strangers."
Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WUcdu6YBH2USIcmf48FCnLwDh_mGHZJZYZWwLLRzhA/edit?tab=t.0 (For when I'm gone.)
"English. And I dont give my real name to strangers... You can have my tag. Vindicator919. Call me Vin."
"... I wonr forget you. It will always have a sting... But the pain is worth the joys of my memories with you. As for Atticus... Ive... Ive never met them. Do you think theyll try..?"
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
Characters (Outdated)
He picks up the arm and tosses it back, Matilda has disappeared somewhere when they weren't looking "I think I told you who I was, a pleasure, Hope."
Local Jokester, Viber, Doctor, and Therapist, I do my best to make your day better, and if I fail I'll try again tomorrow.
'Nothing is beautiful because it lasts.'
'War does not decide who was right, but only who is left.'
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WUcdu6YBH2USIcmf48FCnLwDh_mGHZJZYZWwLLRzhA/edit?tab=t.0 (For when I'm gone.)
“You don’t owe me anything. I’m just trying to help as much as I can with what I’ve been given.”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"alright. how's your day been?"
Pronouns: Any/All
About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes/ general of the goose horde/ holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor/ king of madness / The FBI/ The Tele-Visionary/ The Pawless Wizard/ The Infinite Fractal/ Admin of The Academy/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Currently rampaging through life
“Where’d Matilda go? She was here a second ago.”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor