Here's my setting so far (I made it in like half an hour so it clearly needs some refinement):
There is a species that lives between the stars in the black void of space. Because of their empty lives and homes, they had a strange cultural phenomenon: they desperately sought out other cultures and experiences. They can share their experiences through telepathy, so they chose to specialize in their forms to increase the power of the senses they enjoy the most.
At the same time, the humans were cursed and abandoned by their gods. The earth was salted as a punishment for their rampant pollution, and the air was thick with smoke. Global famine reigned.
One day, one of the beings mentioned before, called Judges by humans, came to the earth to experience their culture and cooking. When it found out about the famine, it was horrified and wanted to do everything in its power to help them. It began to study Earth and humans, and eventually, it discovered two things: salt, and a collective mindscape for humans called the Nightmare. While one would think one of these things would be more important than the others, the Judge found them equally important.
Salt was something entirely new to the Judge culinary scene. It empowered flavors as if by magic, and had a flavor of its own that was delicious in moderation. Plus, it removed the need for specific supplements that Judges used to be forced to take.
It made a trade with the humans: It would open up the Nightmare for humans to gather ingredients from, and grant the humans supernatural power to survive and thrive in both the material world and the Nightmare... if they would give the Judge tribute in the form of salt every year. Humans readily accepted, and the Judge became fat and rich.
However, all was not peaceful. A large group of Judges wanted the salt all to themselves, and are in a constant legal battle to destroy the earth to harvest it. The first Judge was horrified yet again and tried to set up Earth as a sort of nature preserve, using the fact that humans uniquely had access to the Nightmare and its ingredients as leverage. The high court of Judges chose to accept the first Judge's plea, but he must allow other Judges to come to earth to experience salt and earthly cuisine. The first Judge accepted.
Sytosc, master of the Nightmare Chefs, the First Judge of Earth, was able to keep the Earth alive for one more day. But it began to build a resistance of empowered humans and dedicated Judges. "Save the Humans" became a catchphrase for many Judges. "The Salt Belongs to Us" became a more sinister one from the opposing side.
Now Judges live among the humans, and humans have all the food, however strange it is, that they need.
Nightmare Chefs became celebrities due to their power to collect new crops and ingredients from the Nightmare, and of course, they wanted to televise their exploits, so Battle Bowls were invented, where Nightmare Chefs would mix supernatural power, gladiatorial prowess, and culinary skill to make a display for the eyes and taste buds alike.
Society has become saturated in food culture. Towns gather in parks for feasts and potlucks, while Judges work to teach humanity culinary and supernatural skills.
It is a strange new world, but not an entirely bad one. Certainly, there is hope for humanity.
That is great!
Thank you! I was really doubting if it was any good.
Here's my setting so far (I made it in like half an hour so it clearly needs some refinement):
There is a species that lives between the stars in the black void of space. Because of their empty lives and homes, they had a strange cultural phenomenon: they desperately sought out other cultures and experiences. They can share their experiences through telepathy, so they chose to specialize in their forms to increase the power of the senses they enjoy the most.
At the same time, the humans were cursed and abandoned by their gods. The earth was salted as a punishment for their rampant pollution, and the air was thick with smoke. Global famine reigned.
One day, one of the beings mentioned before, called Judges by humans, came to the earth to experience their culture and cooking. When it found out about the famine, it was horrified and wanted to do everything in its power to help them. It began to study Earth and humans, and eventually, it discovered two things: salt, and a collective mindscape for humans called the Nightmare. While one would think one of these things would be more important than the others, the Judge found them equally important.
Salt was something entirely new to the Judge culinary scene. It empowered flavors as if by magic, and had a flavor of its own that was delicious in moderation. Plus, it removed the need for specific supplements that Judges used to be forced to take.
It made a trade with the humans: It would open up the Nightmare for humans to gather ingredients from, and grant the humans supernatural power to survive and thrive in both the material world and the Nightmare... if they would give the Judge tribute in the form of salt every year. Humans readily accepted, and the Judge became fat and rich.
However, all was not peaceful. A large group of Judges wanted the salt all to themselves, and are in a constant legal battle to destroy the earth to harvest it. The first Judge was horrified yet again and tried to set up Earth as a sort of nature preserve, using the fact that humans uniquely had access to the Nightmare and its ingredients as leverage. The high court of Judges chose to accept the first Judge's plea, but he must allow other Judges to come to earth to experience salt and earthly cuisine. The first Judge accepted.
Sytosc, master of the Nightmare Chefs, the First Judge of Earth, was able to keep the Earth alive for one more day. But it began to build a resistance of empowered humans and dedicated Judges. "Save the Humans" became a catchphrase for many Judges. "The Salt Belongs to Us" became a more sinister one from the opposing side.
Now Judges live among the humans, and humans have all the food, however strange it is, that they need.
Nightmare Chefs became celebrities due to their power to collect new crops and ingredients from the Nightmare, and of course, they wanted to televise their exploits, so Battle Bowls were invented, where Nightmare Chefs would mix supernatural power, gladiatorial prowess, and culinary skill to make a display for the eyes and taste buds alike.
Society has become saturated in food culture. Towns gather in parks for feasts and potlucks, while Judges work to teach humanity culinary and supernatural skills.
It is a strange new world, but not an entirely bad one. Certainly, there is hope for humanity.
That is great!
Thank you! I was really doubting if it was any good.
It’s even better than any good! It’s amazing!
Thank you both! If you guys have any questions or comments, feel free to say them! Constructive criticism is the best criticism!
I don’t know what to say… it’s so good
Yeah, I love it. Especially the politics for some reason
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You're a real great writer Baalz, I love what you wrote.
Do you remember when I tried to hire you over Discord? XD. I think it was for faction wars, but I can't remember. I just really like your style
It was for faction wars. Thank you for the compliment! I'm always surrounded by such talented people that I can't really tell if what I wrote is good or not.
You're a real great writer Baalz, I love what you wrote.
Do you remember when I tried to hire you over Discord? XD. I think it was for faction wars, but I can't remember. I just really like your style
It was for faction wars. Thank you for the compliment! I'm always surrounded by such talented people that I can't really tell if what I wrote is good or not.
What kind of hell do you mean? If you mean the nine hells, I would go to a place where they regularly send devils up for summoning and hitch a ride out.
Yeah, I love it. Especially the politics for some reason
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It was for faction wars. Thank you for the compliment! I'm always surrounded by such talented people that I can't really tell if what I wrote is good or not.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
Lmao, makes sense
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I have no talent
Hello, I’m The mighty Dragon bard!
Music nerd, bookworm, dragon lover and avid shoe wearer. I also like drawing and playing guitar.
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Same lol
You guys are awesome and mean so much to me. And mean so much to each other.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
Politicc
Hello, I’m The mighty Dragon bard!
Music nerd, bookworm, dragon lover and avid shoe wearer. I also like drawing and playing guitar.
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Anyone going to answer my question?
Hello, I’m The mighty Dragon bard!
Music nerd, bookworm, dragon lover and avid shoe wearer. I also like drawing and playing guitar.
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Yep, totally something I would do. And I didn't have to bribe or blackmail anyone either!
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
no
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
*Hides from inevitable showdown*
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
*Grabs by throat*
You're a king, stick it until the end.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
*Gasping* I will not fight... in your petty wars...
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
DO NOT BLASPHEME! IT WILL NOT BE A WAR, BUT A MERE MURDER!
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
*Reaches out arm and chokes you too* THERE WILL BE NO MURDERING TODAY!
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
Someone please answer!
Hello, I’m The mighty Dragon bard!
Music nerd, bookworm, dragon lover and avid shoe wearer. I also like drawing and playing guitar.
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*Body morphs and deforms, leaving him grasping another hand*
Okay, babe.
*Drops mighty king dragonslayer spider king upon the soft grass and flowers*
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
What kind of hell do you mean? If you mean the nine hells, I would go to a place where they regularly send devils up for summoning and hitch a ride out.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
*Sigh*
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
Do not worry, I shall always be here to disappoint you, my king.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels