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world building electric boogaloo

this time we’re going to the subconscious realm! woohooooo!!!!

again long post, please ask me questions to keep expanding the lore!

__Dreams and Nightmares__

Good and evil, yin and yang, destined to always be the opposite of eachother. One where all your wishes come true, one where they're stripped from you in the most gruesome way possible.

It's not much except fate that seperates them, though the Dreams have a more prominent species taken over; the Pi'illos.

__Pi'illos?__

Pi'illos are an ancient species who used to inhabit Pi'illo Island, though are now more prominent in the Dream World. More or less the poster child of a dream being, they usually have physical forms in the real world resembling.. well, pillows. Large enough to have their own grand empires and royal lines, though they've recently come to a halt to recover.

They have pale pink skin, beady eyes and small legs, and they have the ability to float. Pi'illos are almost identical to each other, with few having distinct appearances, and wear different colored clothes as reference. Accessories also help in telling them apart, and to point out higher ranking individuals.

They lack bodies in the dream world while being slept on (with the exception of Eldream and Bedsmith). The members of the species can apparently become pillows, which serve as portals to the Dream World.

They enjoy softer music and bedrooms are held at extremely high places, as they are a place where dreams are born and to rest. They were technologically advanced, though had a lack of cellphones or electronics for a while.

The bumps on their pillowcases act as ears and are fully movable! Sensitive and vulnerable when the case is taken off however, as they can't take loud noises that well. Though wearing one is now a more cultural view, it's still frowned upon not to.

They take pride in protecting any wandering dreamers, always welcoming them with open arms. They're a naturally sweet species, so don't be afraid to say hi!

__Dream Eaters__

Dream Eaters, or more known as Dream Spirits, are rare and almost legendary creatures in the Subcon Realm. They appear to during crucial times; in battles, guarding a host or even to save a life. Some even appear before those they deem worthy of their presence (usually royalty). If you try looking for one before one of those times, they will most likely run away or attack.

Dream Eaters are more neutral in the Subcon Realm- they can serve either Nightmares or Dreams. They feed on either nightmares or dreams depending on their loyalty, and are crucial in fighting off re-occurring nightmares. Most of them resemble animals from the real world, though rarely resemble creatures of legend- such as dragons or unicorns.

Dream Eaters grow their own conscious overtime as they grow under their section. So no worries if you like one a bit more than a friend.

Note; Dream Eaters under Dreams are referred to Spirits, Dream Eaters under Nightmares are referred to Eaters. Dream Eaters under no section are called Runalongs.

Most Dream Eaters have their own resembling counterparts in the real world and in the opposite side. A main example would be Dreamy Geno and Ink, though another would be a Keeba Tiger compared to their Nightmare counterpart.

Receiving a spirit of your own is rare, but common enough to be a tradition to try and get one. There’s even a folk song you can sing when you see one!

“Runalong, Runalong, hide away now,

Back to the hollow from which you were found,

You are not ready to see us now.

Runalong, Runalong, ‘till you’re safe and sound!”

“Runalong, Runalong, here you are now!

Don’t be afraid, you shouldn’t shout,

Stay with me and we’ll be safe and sound.

Runalong, Runalong, ready to meet me now!”

For those seeking a Runalong to be their companion spirit, it’s best not to rush them as they get very anxious and shy.

__Nightmares__

Now, onto the more sour side of the Subcon Realm. Nightmares are said to be the more aggressive and bloodthirsty ones, always bringing the curse of a horrible mood and terrifying terrors just from their wake. The truth is.. they aren’t much different from their Dream opposites. Nightmares usually have two forms; how they look usually or casually, and how they look inside a host’s mind.

Nightmares feed off of fear and Dreams, even other nightmares at times. In rural areas it’s basically a nightmare-eat-nightmare world. In more populated places it’s more civilized, as the King’s word has a better reach over those places.

__Hierarcy__

Although Nightmares don’t have an established government or justice system, there are powerful nightmares who stand above the rest and have others under them, which in a way does confirm the hierarchy.

Lords and Mistresses are less common, though King Antasma stands above them all.

__*KING* Antasma?__

Now, you may be asking, ‘but Wolf!! You just said Nightmares don’t have an established government!!!! How is Antasma king?!???!’ and to that, I say that there is a difference. Antasma is powerful and terrifying, and also.. famous. Having caused enough of a drama and wiping out the Pi’illos to bring an age of Nightmares AND breaking into the real world? He has earned the title of King.

Though, a simple reminder. Antasma is the official king of bats. Antasma is the unofficial king of nightmares.

__Where is the Nightmare World?__

Massive dreamy cities and empires like Pi’illo Island are placed above the nightmares, ensuring that any visiting dreamers don’t explore too much and cross a border. Instead there are designated gates to the Nightmare World that appear randomly, usually as massive sinkholes with bottoms that look endless.

Another way to get there is by digging your way through Dream’s Deep, and you’ll soon find an opening to the darkened world.

__Where are the gates located?__

The location of nightmare gates are always changing. An old gate can close up out of the blue and have two more scatter around to fill its place. There has been one that has stayed for a long period of time however, in the middle of a mini island dangerously close to Pi’illo Castle.

The gate hasn’t engulfed the entire island, so some Guardians decided to make it a hub of sorts to make a fair place to head into a host. It’s a safe area for both sides, but as soon as they find eachother in the same subconscious it’s showdown time.

#antasma #antasma dt #dt #m&l #m&l rpgs #mario #smb #dreambert #prince dreambert #dreambert dt #world building #lore dump

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catta1ll · 22 days

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hey felas!! real ones know im a sucker for worldbuilding, so here’s the entirety of my star lore! feel free to ask questions to help me expand the lore, and be warned. this is a VERY very long post. if you want, save it for later!

oh and along w some geno hcs sprawled about 😁👍

__What are Stars?__

Stars are celestial beings that have existed since the dawn of time, aiding in shaping the world that is now known today. Most notable for granting wishes, immense power or prophecy, they've certainly gotten their influence across worlds. They glitter in the nightsky, lighting up what used to be a simple void, and even come down to defend or create things of their own. Our most notable heroes so far have been Rosalina, Geno, Starlow, Twink and the Star Spirits.

Although "Stars" is a pretty general term for the celestials, there are different types in their own right. The most important being Wish Stars, Star Sprites and Lumas.

__Wish Stars__

Wish Stars are first born in.. well, Starborn Valley, starting off as Starkids. They're raised and protected by a Shaman and Nijins until they're old enough to be sent to Star Haven, where they'll begin to discover their destiny. Most are made into Wishmakers- the ones who approve which wishes come true at Star Road, and then send them down to Star Hill.

However, some wish to live a life of glory, and a bit more stoic than others. Those Stars are trained to be Star Warriors, a process that takes thousands of years. If you've heard Geno saying he's been training all his life, he's not lying.

__Star Warriors?__

Star Warriors protect the Wishmakers and, really, any Stars in need. Traditional Star Swords are welded by Star Sprites, given to graduates once their training is finished. Apprentinces that have potential are put through a final test, which if they pass, continue their training to be able to head down to the surface. They're trained by older Stars how to possess inanimate objects, make use of weapons that are more commonly used at the surface, and most importantly; common.

..Unfortunately for Geno, the Star Road shattered before he could get to the *speaking* part of his lessons. Luckily, his doll translates his Starspeak for him, so he has no trouble with that.

__Star Sprites__

Unlike Wish Stars, Star Sprites are a bit more rarer than the three. They're much more solid proofed and are usually able to head down to the surface on their own time without the danger of getting stuck; great for messaging systems.

They have a better control of their magic as well, able to seal others away (now a more frowned upon practice) for safety. Notable instances are Cobalt Star and Astreor.

The only difference was that Cobalt Star was a trained Star Warrior, though Astreor was almost out of Star Haven. The elder Star Sprites gained a slightly dislikable reputation because of these decisions, all we can hope is that the younger are able to repair it.

There’s even a subspecies of Star Sprites called Sparkle Sprites! They are much more conditioned to the surface, and even have their own spells. They linger around Theaters that are actually Star Temples in disguise, which makes it easier for one to repair.

__Lumas__

The most common of the three, they're a bit in the middle of being able to go to the surface on their own. Most have the mentality of a child, making it hard for them to be able to process dangerous situations. Usually a Star Warrior is sent to protect them if a Luma does decide to go waltz around.

A Luma getting older is a tedious process. Thousands of years have to go by for a Luma to rival at least a 15 year old's comprehension. Polari was the first Luma, and next to her in growing age is Lubba.

__Star Rockets and Launch Stars?__

Star Rockets and Launch Stars are.. um.. *dead* Stars, to say the least. I know, I know. Using a corpse as a way of transportation is preeettyy gross, but most are made from loose stardust, compacted with celestial energy to make a *boost* through the zero gravity of space, where it's easy to float around aimlessly. Thanks Uncle Chuck, your ashes will go to good use.

__Star Bunnies?__

Star Bunnies are basically the scraps of excessive celestial magic, bunched up together with a bit of light to make these cute little guys! Adorable.

Now that all the basic stuff is out of the way, let's get into the nitty gritty.

__Star Spirits__

The Star Spirits are a group of seven powerful stars, known for their excelling strength in their specific powers. Consisting of Eldstar, Mamar, Skolar, Muskular, Misstar, Klevar and Kalmar; the Star Spirits are led by Eldstar, who is, as predicted, the eldest and first Star Spirit.

Mamar is known for her motherly qualities, Skolar has knowledge of magic long gone, Misstar takes great indulgence in her culture, Klevar is the youngest of the seven and still in his training, and Kalmar acts as a bodyguard of sorts, though has great battle knowledge.

During the ascension of becoming a Star Spirit, there was an argument between the Stars on who would gain the title "Star Spirit of Strength"- Muskular or Geno. The Star Road shattered before they could come to a conclusion, and Geno gave the title to Muskular.

__Millennium Stars__

Millennium Stars are a subspecies of Wish Stars, though incredibly rare, only one being born every thousand years. They are engulfed in a pure white and are incredibly unstable until they can harden up a shell, though unfortunately they usually fade before then.

The birth of a Millennium Star, although short, brings a new age above the stars and down below. However, there is one Millennium Star that *did* survive the process, became a Star Warrior, and was sent down to the surface.

No one knows where they are now. Though.. there are some rumors they took up a spot as a gameshow host.

__Is there any way to undo a sealed Star?__

The spell for it is practically lost to time, even for the Stars. However, Skolar might be able to pick it out.. if you ask nicely.

__Ztar vs Dark Star__

Age old question: whats the difference?

Ztars are basically the opposite of Stars (usually Wish Stars), emitting a dark aura and magic compared to a Stars' celestial and light. Ztars are a bit of a mystery though, as they're only born on the surface.

Dark Stars are just Stars who got the bad end of the stick. Unfortunately seen as a bad omen since birth, most are sent down to Starborn Valley to get special treatment for their dark stain and for them to never be discovered. Though one seemed to slip the Shamans' watchful eye, travelling out to the Mushroom Kingdom to slumber under the castle instead.

Elder Star Sprites were sent down to make sure the Dark Star wouldn't cause a ruckus, and sealed it under the same castle it hid under. This one, of course, was Astreor.

Sometimes, Dark Stars are born alongside Millennium Stars, acting as a shadow of the pure light being. They're usually refered to as twins, though they don't really get much time together.

__Star Bits__

Star Bits are similar to Star Bunnies in a way; packed up Star magic to create a neat little snack! Star Bits are used as currency and food, and theres clear varieties for them both. Lucky for you, they're both edible!

Currency based Star Bits taste like Sour Patch Kids. While the food based ones taste like rock candy.

__Nonsentient Stars?__

Stars like Super Stars, Power Stars and.. really just any used as an item (ie Shine Sprites, Star Points, Star Coins, Star Block.. etc) are more like a physical wish. A wish for invincibilty, more strength or speed.. these little guys usually help for an extra boost in your adventure. If it doesn't jingle angrily when you grab it, then it's not sentient.

__A higher authority..__

In hierarchy terms, Rosalina rules over the entire cosmos; this includes Stars (obviously). In a way, Rosalina is their mother, and they're all related in a way. In second are the Star Spirits, Elder Star Sprites, Shamans and (sometimes) Star Warriors. Polari acts as a supervisor to the council, sending the agreed-upon news to Rosalina. If the situation becomes serious, Rosalina herself is asked to join the council, though the Elders are beginning to trust their own intuition more..

The Shamans are a gateway of what happens in the surface to the older Stars who can't go down without trouble.

__How come Geno is alone in his ranking?__

Geno has the role of protecting the Star Road and it's inhabitants. Obviously other Star Warriors take his role when he's busy in the surface, but Geno so far has the most experience in possession and weapon use.

Unless he had time beforehand to train a class down in the surface, any special missions he's sent on has to be done by himself.

__Getting stuck in the surface?__

Oh yeah, it can happen. It takes a lot of energy to go down to the surface *and* back up. Leaving possessed items on the surface helps with the process, so it doesn't feel like you're lugging 10 tons behind you.

However.. sometimes it excerts so much that Stars plummet back down to the surface, and never make it back up. This is most suceptible to Star Kids and it's very dangerous for one to head down during their stay in Star Haven. Unless aided by a blessing, most that go down *stay* down.

⭐️ TW: MENTIONS OF DEATH AND INJURY! PLEASE KEEP SCROLLING UNTIL YOU SEE THE STARS AGAIN.⭐️

__The shattering of Star Road was like a massacre.__

Those who were in the middle of Star Road during Exor’s crashing down were immediately pulverized. Geno was lucky to escape with his life. It was traumatic for all of Star Haven, sprays of stardust misted about. The Star Spirits, Lubba and Polari knew what happened that day. Geno can’t bare to talk about it.

__Stars don’t last forever.__

Yeah, sad thought, but it’s true. Either sucked dry of their celestial power, too weak to continue on, SHATTERED, or simply burning out like a dying flame. Luckily, the natural way takes millennia. There’s a higher chance of Stars dying on the surface than up in space, making more enforcement for only trained Stars to head down.

Star Warriors or Stars doing an important job in the surface are often held in ceremonies when they fade. Example A, a monument held for Cobalt Star in Star Haven.

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__Stars are incredibly hard to heal.__

Celestial beings that have the ability to open portals into literally other timelines or universes obviously do not do well when injured. It takes a lot of magic, patience and skill to heal up even just a cut on a Star. Please, treat your local astronomers with care.

__Usually, Stars can detect if another is nearby. (for now, context is on the surface)__

__You can actually pull a Star out of a possession with force.__

Though, you’d have to have the a power *equal* or, preferably, more powerful than the Star you’re trying to pull out. They’re literal celestials and can pack a punch, though know it is extremely painful to get pulled out forcefully. Dear villains, if you wanna make it happen, just snatch a Star to beat the Star. Easy.

__Star-Specific Places on the surface.__

Ahem.. Star Hill, Starborn Valley, Crystal Palace, Star Way, and.. Star Citadel?

Star Hill and Starborn Valley are both places where Stars (most commonly Wish Stars) are born. The Crystal Palace was once a place of prayer to the Stars, a temple kept clean and filled with precious jewels to please the celestials. That was.. until the religion was lost to time. Now, it's more of a vacation home for the Star Spirits.

..The Star Citadel is just a rumor. I mean, *REALLY*, if you believe in it so much, why don't you go look for it?

(credits to marhiin on deviantart!!)

⭐️TW: MENTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF RELIGION! PLEASE KEEP SCROLLING UNTIL YOU SEE THE STARS AGAIN.⭐️

__Star Worship__

As the most common form of religious practice in the Mushroom Kingdom, the Star Worship boasts the largest pantheon of any mythology in the world. The main focus of this religion lies on the seven star spirits, whom are prayed to, or rather wished upon.

They reside in Star Haven, where they decide whether the wish is selfish or not: If deemed not selfish, the Star Spirits will send the approved wish, alongside a graduated Wish Star from Starborn Valley, to Star Road. Here the two parts are merged into a Granted Wish, which is sent back to the Mushroom Kingdom and the wish is fulfilled.

Granted Wishes are powerful things, and even after they have fulfilled their wish, some power remains in the star shape. The power of used wishes can be used in various ways, but the most common way is personal invincibility or overall enhancements of one’s own power, or even for it to be used as fuel for machines. The power exerted by Stars can be troubling for some folks, and thus might behave differently in the presence of them (See Wiggler In SM64 – Make Wiggler Squirm).

To star worshippers, Star Hill is an extremely important place, as it is believed that wishes made there are bound to become true. In the past, this was also true for the Crystal Palace, but that shrine as since long fallen into disrepair.

They also believe that the highest honour the soul might achieve post-death is joining the stars in the heavens. However, only pure souls can arise to the heavens. Those weighed down by the sins committed during their life cannot ascend and are forces to roam the land as ghosts.

While priests exist throughout the land, the most notable religious faction of Star Worship is the monk like Shamans, who live in secluded societies where they connect with and read the stars. It is a great honor to become a Shaman, but once the decision has been taken, there is no stepping out of it. You are a Shaman for life.

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__As long as a Star has the proper training or age, they’re able to possess inanimate objects!__

So far, a doll, plush and robot model is the prime example of what Stars are capable of. But in reality, they could possess anything that isn’t.. well, alive. Most Star Warriors train to the day that they might need to possess something, but Geno has the most experience. A younger Starkid can’t possess things either, so it’s dangerous for one to fall to the surface.

The Shadow Stars surpass this rule, since they’re hybrids of dark energy and a Star.

__Siblings?__

All Stars are technically siblings. A Star can have "parents" and couples, but they often brush away their relations. Please don't look too deep into this. It gets dark fast.

It's common to greet a Star as a sibling, plus just as in mutural respect. They're used to it. You get used to it too. Have fun. Be gay. Do crimes.

__Stars aren’t meant to feel extreme emotions.__

Thus, why Geno finds the feeling of sickness, anxiety or excitement a bit strange. Also why extreme emotions hit him so hard once he unlocks them.

__It’s pretty normal for Stars- especially Star Warriors- to teach their offspring powerful magic spells that can maybe maybe not be used for the better, and training of legendary weapons.__

What do you mean you aren’t supposed to let a Shaman teach your kids discipline? You had the same tradition. Wielding weapons 50X your size, casting spells that can rip holes in reality, walking through literal portals to different dimensions and universes.. well, that’s all part of the Star Childhood Experience™️!

__The Star Flute__

The Star Flute is.. well, a flute made by the Stars to detect if there’s something with celestial magic or a magical stain nearby, by playing a specific tune and getting an echo back.

The flute only works on the surface, and can detect hidden stars as well. The flute is guarded at Starborn Valley and only used in a rescue mission of sorts.. though of course the chance of a villain trying to sniff out a Star could burst through and snatch it themselves.

__The Observatory automatically translates Starspeak into a visitor's native language!__

So technically, Mario would be hearing the Lumas talk in Italian, and Mephiles in a godly tongue. Though, for the conversation Geno had with Mecha, would it be English-Common or a series of beeps and boops? Hmm..

__Star Speak, Star.. Slang?__

Here’s some Star-Specific words for you!

⭐️TW: MENTIONS OF DEATH! PLEASE KEEP SCROLLING UNTIL YOU SEE THE STARS AGAIN.⭐️

- “I wish..” NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT.

Stars have practically forbidden wishing for something. That right is reserved for the surface dwellers- and anyway, any wish made by a Star never gets granted. It’s usually by mistake one gets made.

(note, they use “hope” as an alternative!!)

- Faded, Shattered

Faded and shattered both have the same connotation: death. Faded is a more peaceful version of it, and shattered usually means they were murdered (commonly a Star Warrior).

- Brother, Sister, Sibling

In a way, all Stars are siblings, though they exclusively use the terms to show mutual respect or affection. Think of it as their way of saying “I see you.”.

__All of Smithy’s major weapons are.. Stars?!__

It’s true. Smithy himself ravaged through Starborn Valley and snatched poor Starkids one by one, most notably.. um.. well, Exor, Bowyer, Mack and Yaridovich. It’s almost disgraceful that the Stars didn’t report the names of the children gone missing..

They were all drained of their celestial magic, leaving no trace of a star as pupils- so nobody would know. In the search for a fuel source, Exor drained from Smithy’s dimension, becoming a gateway for it and in the process a Dark Star. Bowyer skittered around a current, giving him a lightning element. Mack was slammed directly next to the smelter, giving him a fire element.

..It’s unsure what element Yaridovich is. But one thing is clear; if you look closely in his eyes.. there’s a small twinkle deep inside the hollow metal. Yaridovich was the only one not fully drained.

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__Star Ascension__

How, you may ask, can a non-celestial mortal become.. celestial?

It’s usually done by a Star (specific species not required) and after recent death, basically returning the soul to their body as a new being, now engulfed in celestial energy. Ascension Stars are not considered true Stars.

for references, here’s some examples by mari on twitter, and star appearances by someone on deviantart (please tell me if you can find their user!!!)

#geno #mario #geno smrpg #smrpg #super mario rpg #worldbuilding #stars #celestial #lore #lore dump #phew.. luckily i have this all on copy and paste! 😼😼

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