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#81
Worldbuilding and Lore / Re: Atrea and Atreans
Last post by Kett - Jul 10, 2025, 08:35 PMReserved.
#82
Worldbuilding and Lore / Re: Atrea and Atreans
Last post by Kett - Jul 10, 2025, 08:35 PMPalaces and Districts
The main area of Atrea is divided in Districts, which each has a singular towering Palace at its heart.
Hexaureans use the Palaces as habitation, but Palaces are machines which use departed souls from beyond Atrea as fuel to spawn more Atreans.
An Atrean Reaper's job is to venture beyond Atrea into other worlds to collect souls which have gone rogue and bring them back to their own Palace. This is a role traditionally taken by Tetraureans given their balance between strength and magic ability.
The main area of Atrea is divided in Districts, which each has a singular towering Palace at its heart.
Hexaureans use the Palaces as habitation, but Palaces are machines which use departed souls from beyond Atrea as fuel to spawn more Atreans.
An Atrean Reaper's job is to venture beyond Atrea into other worlds to collect souls which have gone rogue and bring them back to their own Palace. This is a role traditionally taken by Tetraureans given their balance between strength and magic ability.
#83
Worldbuilding and Lore / Atrea and Atreans
Last post by Kett - Jul 10, 2025, 08:35 PMFigured I'd start a thread to share details about my a location in my lore, Atrea, and the residents therein, Atreans.
Though it has not always been this way, Atrea functions in a sort of caste system categorized by a few differing anatomical features that Atreans sport. The most obvious of these features is the amount of ears Atreans have, and that is what gives each rank its name.
COMMON RANKS
Binaureans - These have two ears, their bodies usually sport more muted colors, they do not glow. These are the lowest class, common workers, the strong base over which Atrean society functions. They're physically strong and incapable of magic.
Tetraureans - These have four ears, their bodies are usually dark and have glowing spots at the tips and as face markings. They're usually in charge of matters of protection. Tetraureans fill the roles of the guard and some are sent out of realm to take care of magic-related crises that can destabilize Atrea. They're capable of some magical feats, but need tools to channel that power. Hexaureans are given weapons crafted with this express purpose.
Hexaureans - They have six ears, their bodies sport bright and vivid colors which glow in almost their entirety. They're usually tall and slender, and their bodies are frail. They're capable of incredible magical feats and do not need tools. They represent the elite in the caste. They've established their place as the governing body of Atrea and are responsible for planning and laying out Palaces and Temples for construction, which is then delegated to Binaureans. Despite the fact that Binaureans, Tetraureans and Hexaureans all have the same cognitive ability, Hexaureans tend to be much more intelligent due to the governing body's focus on education towards the higher ranks.
Octaureans - They have 8 ears, their bodies are void black and their eyes glow crimson. They do not participate in society and are left to rest in high towers. They are to be left alone. They're powerful enough to shatter any other Atrean with their voice alone.
To do:
Though it has not always been this way, Atrea functions in a sort of caste system categorized by a few differing anatomical features that Atreans sport. The most obvious of these features is the amount of ears Atreans have, and that is what gives each rank its name.
COMMON RANKS
Binaureans - These have two ears, their bodies usually sport more muted colors, they do not glow. These are the lowest class, common workers, the strong base over which Atrean society functions. They're physically strong and incapable of magic.
Tetraureans - These have four ears, their bodies are usually dark and have glowing spots at the tips and as face markings. They're usually in charge of matters of protection. Tetraureans fill the roles of the guard and some are sent out of realm to take care of magic-related crises that can destabilize Atrea. They're capable of some magical feats, but need tools to channel that power. Hexaureans are given weapons crafted with this express purpose.
Hexaureans - They have six ears, their bodies sport bright and vivid colors which glow in almost their entirety. They're usually tall and slender, and their bodies are frail. They're capable of incredible magical feats and do not need tools. They represent the elite in the caste. They've established their place as the governing body of Atrea and are responsible for planning and laying out Palaces and Temples for construction, which is then delegated to Binaureans. Despite the fact that Binaureans, Tetraureans and Hexaureans all have the same cognitive ability, Hexaureans tend to be much more intelligent due to the governing body's focus on education towards the higher ranks.
Octaureans - They have 8 ears, their bodies are void black and their eyes glow crimson. They do not participate in society and are left to rest in high towers. They are to be left alone. They're powerful enough to shatter any other Atrean with their voice alone.
To do:
- Species sheet
- List of districts
- Roles
- The Odd-Eared Atrean Society
#84
General Discussion / Re: The dreamy thread
Last post by Kett - Jul 10, 2025, 06:04 PMI had a really cool dream where I was some sort of space detective, but if I were to talk about the premise of the dream it'd just get equated to among us :(
#85
General Discussion / Re: The dreamy thread
Last post by Blex - May 26, 2025, 05:59 AMSo very often when I have to get somewhere early in the morning, I have dreams the night before where I struggle to get to any particular place I wanna go to, like a city or a store
So the dream started off at my house, and I remember preparing to take the train to somewhere I needed to go, and a friend was going with me
It was originally a train they wanted to take to get to where *they* wanted to go, but I understood that I could sit with and hop off near my stop
But when I sat on that train, and more time passed, I realized that the train didn't take me where I needed to go, and I'd be late
Eventually, the train stopped at my friend's destination, and I scrambled out to get another train or bus or something, but there was nothing
At this point, I became somewhat lucid, aware that it was a dream, but part convinced that it was simply the town I was in that made it feel like a dream
I went back to the station, but couldn't come through the checkpoints or security or whatever because I was missing a ticket or some sort of ID
I started asking people for help, for someone to give me a ride or point me to the nearest station
I started getting desperate, feeling like I'd be too late to make it to where I needed to be, so I started yelling and begging for anyone to pick me up or something
Then suddenly, I see a friendly looking fella in the distance, and I rush to them, once again hoping someone would help
And holy shit it's the cutest looking dream-realm angel girl character I've seen, like
She got Angel Gabby vibes, wore a cloak with a huge collar
Her most defining trait was her pool of little miniature dragons in her neck??? Like her head was floating above her body Rayman style, but the collar of her cloak functioned as a little bowl for her little dragons to chill in
She decided to help me, letting me hold onto her as she flew to where I needed to be
Eventually, I was brought to my destination, which looked like a huge glass dome where a bunch of people lived, I was probably planning on visiting someone here
After some dialogue, it was revealed that this dome was REAL LIFE??? like the waking world, separate from the dream town I was in
Angel girl was happy to have helped, but she started to feel not so good
and started to fade after realizing people around her didn't remember/recognize her, cause apparently dreams/dream characters can only exist when you know they do. That or she just can't be outside her dream town for too long
It was bittersweet, having to say goodbye while she was dying or something, but I made sure to study her appearance close enough for me to remember how to draw her when I wake up
And then I woke up
Update: She looked like this and I love her
So the dream started off at my house, and I remember preparing to take the train to somewhere I needed to go, and a friend was going with me
It was originally a train they wanted to take to get to where *they* wanted to go, but I understood that I could sit with and hop off near my stop
But when I sat on that train, and more time passed, I realized that the train didn't take me where I needed to go, and I'd be late
Eventually, the train stopped at my friend's destination, and I scrambled out to get another train or bus or something, but there was nothing
At this point, I became somewhat lucid, aware that it was a dream, but part convinced that it was simply the town I was in that made it feel like a dream
I went back to the station, but couldn't come through the checkpoints or security or whatever because I was missing a ticket or some sort of ID
I started asking people for help, for someone to give me a ride or point me to the nearest station
I started getting desperate, feeling like I'd be too late to make it to where I needed to be, so I started yelling and begging for anyone to pick me up or something
Then suddenly, I see a friendly looking fella in the distance, and I rush to them, once again hoping someone would help
And holy shit it's the cutest looking dream-realm angel girl character I've seen, like
She got Angel Gabby vibes, wore a cloak with a huge collar
Her most defining trait was her pool of little miniature dragons in her neck??? Like her head was floating above her body Rayman style, but the collar of her cloak functioned as a little bowl for her little dragons to chill in
She decided to help me, letting me hold onto her as she flew to where I needed to be
Eventually, I was brought to my destination, which looked like a huge glass dome where a bunch of people lived, I was probably planning on visiting someone here
After some dialogue, it was revealed that this dome was REAL LIFE??? like the waking world, separate from the dream town I was in
Angel girl was happy to have helped, but she started to feel not so good
and started to fade after realizing people around her didn't remember/recognize her, cause apparently dreams/dream characters can only exist when you know they do. That or she just can't be outside her dream town for too longIt was bittersweet, having to say goodbye while she was dying or something, but I made sure to study her appearance close enough for me to remember how to draw her when I wake up
And then I woke up
Update: She looked like this and I love her
#86
Creative Corner / Cars can be little creatures t...
Last post by Kett - Sep 15, 2024, 09:34 PMI picked up my tablet again after nearly two months a few days ago and I thought it would be fun to draw a little anthropomorphized car...
I ended up liking them a lot x3
I ended up liking them a lot x3
#87
General Discussion / Re: The dreamy thread
Last post by Kett - Jun 13, 2024, 08:32 PMLast Monday I dreamt I had hacked into the police radio and left the walkie talkie hidden to throw them off my tail. I started making my way back home, but stopped in a lady's garden to recuperate before continuing on. She had a jar of honey outside, and I had some of it as I stayed hidden, but she eventually walked outside and started screaming, and I immediately calmed her down, saying I had stopped there for the shade. She responded by saying that it was pretty common for "LARPers" to stop by, I asked if it was okay if I had some of the honey and she agreed.
#88
General Discussion / Re: I am still around
Last post by Kett - Jun 13, 2024, 08:12 PMDespite the fact I have not posted updates to the drawpile thread, I'm still hosting them with the same frequency, and at the same time, even if nobody gets notified for them. I've actually had a big session this last Sunday. I don't want these sessions to stop.
#89
General Discussion / I am still around
Last post by Kett - Jun 13, 2024, 08:08 PMDespite the nuclear end to the Discord server, I'm still around, racc.at is still around, and the forums are still around, for as long as I can keep them up.
You can still reach me through all the same means. I haven't been doing the best mentally, but keeping myself isolated will not help.
You can still reach me through all the same means. I haven't been doing the best mentally, but keeping myself isolated will not help.
#90
Meta / Should probably curb bot activ...
Last post by Kett - Jun 13, 2024, 08:01 PMThreads in these forums have thousands of views, and that's despite the fact that there has been zero activity since last year. This place is flooded with scrapers (but at least there is no spam.)
I need to figure out how to use stuff like Fail2Ban, I guess. I'm not necessarily a fan of all these inflated numbers on the very much dead forums.
I need to figure out how to use stuff like Fail2Ban, I guess. I'm not necessarily a fan of all these inflated numbers on the very much dead forums.