Mephistophelily
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I was driving back home tonight, trying ot think of new ideas... One hit me when I was passing a weeping willow tree and remembered a pun I had read about people crying their eyes out when beneath one...
"Xanth would be fun."
For those of you who haven't a clue what I'm talking about:
Xanth is a magical world, that exists opposite of our "Mundania" (A term Xanth inhabitants have for the normal world). Its geographically the same as Florida. Through the center of Xanth is the Gap Chasm, an enormous canyon a mile wide which is generally forgotten except for those who stumble upon it. The Gap is guarded by a resident dragon, known as Stanley Steamer, and is crossed by means of treacherous bridges.
Each human character in Xanth is born with a unique magical talent. These never repeat in individuals throughout the entire history of Xanth; however, they can be very similiar. In addition to the human characters, Xanth is populated by centaurs, demons, dragons, gargoyles, goblins, golems, harpies, merfolk, naga (Snake people), nymphs, ogres, zombies, curse fiends (people whose cursing is truly that- a curse on those they yell at), and all other manner of fictional beasts. "Mundanes" do sometimes manage to end up in Xanth.
Xanth is filled with puns: A location known as Isle of View ("I love you") for lovers, The moon is close enough that flying creatures may land there; one side is sweet and honeyish, the other has curdled and become cheese, because it saw what was happening on Earth and Xanth. Plants may bear fruit of all descriptions (pie trees and shoe trees are common) or they may be carnivorous (such as the tangle trees).
There's also "the Adult Conspiracy"- It hides how to summon the stork, how to swear (as swearing can cause fires, curdling, and other negative damage if used "incorrectly"), and how the sight of women's panties will cause a guy to "freak out".
There are magicians (The most important being Humphrey, the Good Magician and keeper of the books of all knowledge of Xanth), Royalty, and bad guys galore. If you're curious about char's of the books, go here. (Fair warning- BIG list.)
Feel like giving it a shot? You can use a favorite char from the books, or take on one of your own. Just remember- only humans get magic talents, but the "crossbreed" creatures do not (being alive IS their talent!).
Questions? Feel free to PM me.
"Xanth would be fun."
For those of you who haven't a clue what I'm talking about:
Xanth is a magical world, that exists opposite of our "Mundania" (A term Xanth inhabitants have for the normal world). Its geographically the same as Florida. Through the center of Xanth is the Gap Chasm, an enormous canyon a mile wide which is generally forgotten except for those who stumble upon it. The Gap is guarded by a resident dragon, known as Stanley Steamer, and is crossed by means of treacherous bridges.
Each human character in Xanth is born with a unique magical talent. These never repeat in individuals throughout the entire history of Xanth; however, they can be very similiar. In addition to the human characters, Xanth is populated by centaurs, demons, dragons, gargoyles, goblins, golems, harpies, merfolk, naga (Snake people), nymphs, ogres, zombies, curse fiends (people whose cursing is truly that- a curse on those they yell at), and all other manner of fictional beasts. "Mundanes" do sometimes manage to end up in Xanth.
Xanth is filled with puns: A location known as Isle of View ("I love you") for lovers, The moon is close enough that flying creatures may land there; one side is sweet and honeyish, the other has curdled and become cheese, because it saw what was happening on Earth and Xanth. Plants may bear fruit of all descriptions (pie trees and shoe trees are common) or they may be carnivorous (such as the tangle trees).
There's also "the Adult Conspiracy"- It hides how to summon the stork, how to swear (as swearing can cause fires, curdling, and other negative damage if used "incorrectly"), and how the sight of women's panties will cause a guy to "freak out".
There are magicians (The most important being Humphrey, the Good Magician and keeper of the books of all knowledge of Xanth), Royalty, and bad guys galore. If you're curious about char's of the books, go here. (Fair warning- BIG list.)
Feel like giving it a shot? You can use a favorite char from the books, or take on one of your own. Just remember- only humans get magic talents, but the "crossbreed" creatures do not (being alive IS their talent!).
Questions? Feel free to PM me.
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