#etrian odyssey 5

[repo-net]

EO5-Styled intros for the stratums from EO1 and EO2!

I finished playing EO5 a while back, and one of the things I really liked about the game were the short narrated sequences that played when you reached a stratum for the first time. The voice actress kills the role, and just the music slowly kicking in as she introduces just what you're about to get yourself into - aaahh, it's so good.

To help practice a bit of my description writing when it comes to locations and short tidbits of lore, I decided to try my hand at doing my own renditions of these sequences for the EO1 and 2 stratums! Hopefully they look alright, eheh.

Spoilers under the cut!

EO1

Every adventurer has a dream: whether it be for glory, for riches, for knowledge, or for purpose. Without fail, all of them flock to this mighty tree.

Regardless of the purity in their heart, the first step into these vast greenlands is filled with ambition.

That very same ambition is what has led to the end of so many. And yet for you, it may just be the start…

The legendary story born from hope blossomed here.

The first stratum, Emerald Grove

Descending down the stairs, a new layer of the labyrinth welcomes you.

Darker than the last, the tropical wilderness buzzes your ear with the sounds of trickling water, and cries of a new set of beasts.

Those who basked in their success of survival of the basics; learned far too late…

… That here, nature reigns supreme.

The second stratum, Primitive Jungle

Conquering the lord of the jungle, a mesmerizing sight shines against your eyes.

A moist scent wafting in the air, with a cobalt hue that makes one forget you’re still within a forest.

A queen of the insects lies in wait here, and below even her grasp is a mystery only a handful have seen, yet one question continues to prod.

Has that secret been forgotten by age, or has it grown into something more?

The third stratum, Azure Rainforest

Layer after layer of blooming life, comes to a harsh, arid halt upon this new arrival.

These wastelands filled with long stretches of beige and grains scraping against skin, is the very home of an ancient race.

They speak of a century-old pact, fully ready to defend their turf. To hide what’s below, and to see what’s below.

Wills even in the face of death are about to be tested here.

The fourth stratum, Sandy Barrens

Only the cursed king on his throne in the abyss remembers that golden age.

A world overwhelmed by verdure and promises of revival. A time and tragedy that only one man can tell the true story of.

Structures and mechanisms that you have never seen the likes of, with memories so distant, but so near all the same.

The mysteries that have been kept under for a millenia, it is your destiny to unravel them and see for your own - the secrets of Yggdrasil.

The fifth stratum, Lost Shinjuku

Below even the origin of creation is a place past the naked eye. 

A system of organs solely out of the blood dripping from stratas above, drenching the pulsing and veiny walls with a sickening red.

Screams and wails of agony from a creature tortured by its purpose, engulfing itself in this cavern to take its revenge on trespassers that were never meant to reach here.

For descending to the roots of this labyrinth, its very core will stop at nothing to engrave you into it.

The sixth stratum, Claret Hollows

EO2

The second saga of a legend already born, or the first for the arisal of new ones.

Whoever the author may be, this story begins all the same, with an invitation from a new land to ascend to heights yet to be reached.

These grassy woods that surround the bottom of the mighty tree…

Mark the intro for an adventure unlike any before.

The first stratum, Ancient Forest

Pushing through the daunting beginning trials, an opening paves way into a new flavor of woods.

These orange lands filled with prickly tails and segwaying paths; they provoke the explorers with a dilemma.

Will you grit your teeth through thorns for instant gratification, or will you dance with the roars of beasts seemingly undentable?

Be decisive, lest you go a route that leads to a pitiful end.

The second stratum, Auburn Thicket

Biting through fragile flesh, as soon as getting past the heat of the thicket.

Grazing against the adventurers, a stinging test from the polar opposite on the journey up north.

This icy surface, disrupting the pursuit towards the top, has spelled the end of many tales thought to be on the road of destiny.

Pass by these freezing storms, and at the peak awaits a tragedy long foretold; yet this is only one of his many, many failings.

The third stratum, Frozen Grounds

Lagaard knew not what was past those snowy acres, until they arrived; and now - they continue to soar.

Like the monsters and curious souls that reside here, these pink, rosy blossoms mark the start of heights never been reached.

Through echoes heard upward, each footstep through this cherry territory serenades the adventurers.

Keep on climbing, recite a long lost grail, and you’ll be one step closer to the heavens. But tread carefully - the war ahead may overwhelm even those chosen by fate.

The fourth stratum, Petal Bridge

The world was once overtaken by Earth itself. Those fortunate enough, built a stronghold to survive.

Centuries passed. And eventually, not even the stronghold could hold its strength. 

The one constant… was him. 

Renewing it to his liking, a phenomenal palace not even fairy tales could mold. A castle glistening with gold, proudly idling above the skies where no one could reach him. No matter how long it takes. No matter how many will be lost.

Despite all the years, he’s always kept one promise burned into his mind.

“Humanity must survive.”

The fifth stratum, Heavenly Keep

Eternity - a word no mortal could understand the true weight of. 

An eternity of mistakes. An eternity of lives lost from obsession. 

An eternity of abominations created by his hand. Yet not one was worse than his first.

Over his created heaven, was a forest so eden, so seemingly tranquil; yet nothing was more dangerous. It’s a sanctuary with just a singular purpose.

A forsaken prison, to house his darkest criminal.

The sixth stratum, Forbidden Wood

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 1 #etrian odyssey 2 #etrian odyssey 5 #i wanna do ones for eo3 and 4 in the future as well

[toastshark]

Don’t have any cool fanart for totk so here‘s a sprite edit instead! It was the next best thing I’ve got ^^ (and a transparent version)

The og sprite‘s from Etrian Odyssey 5. The wolf just gave too much wolf link vibes to not make this edit (and it’s also why the eye pattern‘s green here. It looks very fitting tho imo :3) Tried to keep the shading style as accurate as possible, though I‘m not sure how successful that attempt was .w.

The original and a low jpeg version of the sheikah slate are under the cut:

#ToastShark doodles #sprite edit #do I tag both games? #legend of Zelda #loz botw #etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5 #the answer is yes. #…ibisPaint‘s speedpaint feature calculates time weirdly but apparently this took. 25h. …Ouch. #really tho #look at that wolf and tell me it’s not fitting #could’ve made the clouds the chain but it would’ve been the wrong side #…plus I tried and it didn’t look good ^^

[definitelyimportantpost]

Hello! I am once again thinking about Chain Killer

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5 #last post about chain killer I PROMISE

[friend-of-a-cat]

A dumb meme I made a while ago. If you know, you know.

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5 #this is so stupid

[theshatteredrose]

According to the Polls, the favourite Stratums Across the Games Are...

Etrian Odyssey 1/Untold 1: Stratum 5 - Lost Shinjuku

Etrian Odyssey 2/Untold 2 - Stratum 4 - Petal Bridge

Etrian Odyssey 3: Stratum 5 - Porcelain Forest

Etrain Odyssey 4: Stratum 4 - Echoing Library

Etrian Odyssey 4: Land 2 - Scarlet Pillars

Etrian Odyssey 5: Stratum 3 - Fetid Necropolis 

#Etrian Odyssey #etrian odyssey 2 #Etrian Odyssey 3 #etrian odyssey 4 #etrian odyssey 5 #etrian odyssey untold #etrian odyssey untold 2

[lepospondyl]

happy halloween

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5 #flashing images #<- not really sure if it counts as needing a cw or not but adding one to be on the safe side since there are a few points w flashing lights #also reminder my inbox is open for trick or treating! drop in and receive some gather point items (but you may get ambushed)

[luna--flare]

#sympathy for chisa inomiko #raven hillshead #chisa inomiko #orochi hosokawa #7th dragon 2020 #etrian odyssey 5

[ohkay0]

HELLO

My brother is getting back into streaming! He's really funny, so if you're interested, check him out. He's playing Etrian Odessey 5.

#twitch streaming #livestream #etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5

[possumpop]

ive grown soooo fond of my EO5 party so i decided to draw them finally

left to right: saffron, the group healer, hawthorne, the group nuisance, bergamont, the guild leader, willow, the partys defense, and dahlia, her crazy wife

#my art #eo5 #etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey V #etrian odyssey 5

[pitagain]

#365DaysOfVGM Day 169:

Tumult ~ Crest of a Violent Wave (Sekaiju no Meikyū III: Seikai no Raihōsha/Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City & Sekaiju no Meikyuu V: Nagaki Shinwa no Hate/Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth, including the FM Synth version [2010/2016])

This is a level of FM synth so good, that it keeps getting remixed! This time around, it’s a lot easier to distinguish the DS & FM versions, with the FM version having a Tubular Bell that’s borderline absent from the in-game DS variant, so with that in mind, more on the wonderful track itself!

How do you make a fast-paced battle track over 3 minutes long? This track has some satisfying answers to that! 1st thing to come to mind is that Elec Bass, you might already know how much I praised it in the Skeleton Boomerang entry from almost 2 months earlier, it’s a similar deal here!

The other Strings manage to be just as action-packed, helped by the perfectly-paced Drums and other generally uplifting FM staples; uplifting is what I can describe this track as, while not going too far in that direction, since most battle themes need to imply at least some form of challenge to overcome. Those wanting a more “serious/grounded” variant will probably prefer the DS version, because the aforementioned Tubular Bells of the FM version only contribute to the track’s uplifting energy. Yet again, I love both versions well enough to consider both favorites!

Gotta thank TheLinkToThePast (Discord) again for informing me of not just the soundtrack of the Etrian Odyssey DS trilogy, but also this day’s featured Etrian Odyssey V FM track, because while it's different enough to be its own entry, it’s worth mentioning here for all fans of the original track, including me!

Based on Etrian Odyssey IV’s “Raging Winds” take on the Etrian Odyssey III classic, V’s own “Raging Waves” leans further on the dramatic side, with a more concise loop too, given how there wasn’t much space left to expand on the original’s uplifting mood. The Bass is also more traditional, with a heavier set of Drum beats and Drum rolls for some much-needed intensity. Some melodies are altered to work more closely with the higher pitch this track uses in comparison to III, while the non-loop beginning and end parts leading up to the loop are completely new, both setting the tone for a familiar composition that’s not as upbeat. It’s almost like the RPG music styles of old have grown up, ready to take on the challenges of the future together with us!

(Length before loop [DS & FM]: 3.5+ minutes, [V FM]: Nearly 4 minutes)

#Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City #etrian odyssey iii #etrian odyssey #Sekaiju no Meikyū III: Seikai no Raihōsha #Sekaiju no Meikyuu III #sekaiju no meikyuu #nintendo ds #ds #nintendo 3ds #3DS #etrian odyssey v #etrian odyssey 5 #etrian odyssey 3 #Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth #Sekaiju no Meikyuu 5 #Sekaiju no Meikyuu 3 #Sekaiju no Meikyuu V #365daysofvgm #youtube #YouTube

[devilscreekballad]

I just realized there’s a bunch of utterly PERFECT voice for the BaoDC characters in a game called ‘Etrian Odyssey 5′, but there’s not ONE video of the english voicelines...

Not ONE

Help?

#the ballad of devil's creek #interactive fiction #etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5 #BaoDC development

[repo-net]

made a tier list template for eo stratums from 1-5 go use it

decided to make this its own post so the six eo fans on tumblr can find it

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 1 #etrian odyssey 2 #etrian odyssey 3 #etrian odyssey 4 #etrian odyssey 5

[teenytinyteaa]

I got a new 3d so i started playing etrian odyssey V again and uhhh

Here be ocs

Under cut is random info on the ocs and pic of the 3ds lol

First off! Nevermore the warlock (he/him)

He has a raven looking skull on his head (because i thought it was funny)

He is very confident in his ability and is the leader of the team. He is extremely afraid of snakes.

Second across is Amani the masurao! (She/her sometimes buns/bunself

She is extremely powerful but very kind. Looks like they could kill you but is actually a cinnamon roll sorta vibe. She hums and sings to herself a lot. T-rex arms for the win. She has a hugee sweet tooth and will eat almost any lolly you give her.

Thirdly we have Namir (they/them) the rover and their goodest boy mame (pronounced mah-may)

They are mute. They communicate through sign language. They love a good dad joke and will be the first to make a corny joke given even the most dire of situations. They may or may not have made some deal with some sort of god or demon to allow mame to allow them to live as long as they live.

Even the team has never seen them with their bandana down. They will wait until everyone else is asleep or move to a secluded area to eat and drink. No one really knows why they wear the bandana around their face but with the ygdrasill being as dangerous as it is, most people dont dare to ask because they fear what they may see.

Next is Dreiax the botanist (he/they)

Dreiax and Lucian are siblings! Drei had a tendency to get sick a lot so when they were growing up, they learnt to make more and more food and drink with healing capabilities. They dont have traditional sort of magical skills. All their healing is medical related through medicinal plants and stuff. They love tea and are a stop and smell the roses kinda guy (and then promptly freaking out when they realise that is in fact not a rose and is in fact an enemy) they are very optimistic and are usually the last one standing in a battle due to them keeping back from the battle to make sure everyone is ok.

If you are sick, he is the type of person to have the perfect recipe to make you feel better.

His recipe book actually doubles as a sketchbook. He loves to sit on the lower levels of the ygdrasill and just sit there and draw.

(Drei is also the most fleshed out oc here, this version of him is more like an au version lol)

Last but certainly not least is Lucian the shaman (he/they)

Lucian is the older brother by a few years. He used his magic to try and heal drei whenever he got hurt since drei never really developed magic. Their parents travelled a lot to sell from town to town so they sorta raised themselves. When they were kids and drei was still learning to cook the accidentally spilt some hot water on Lucian and burnt his face. Due to his magic he was able to heal most of it but it never fully healed. Lucian almost blames himself for the accident, for not being more observant. He does not blame drei at all.

Their favorite pass time is stargazing. They love watching constilations at night and watching the world pass by. Because of this facination, his outfit is adorned with sun,moon and stat motifs.

When they perform their magic their horns, scar and the tips of their ears and fingers glow a cyan colour. Also their hair is not naturally blue its blonde like their sibling.

Despite dealing with cards for his magic. He is notoriously bad at card games.

And i think that's about it

Anyways cool minecraft 3ds go brr

#etrian odyssey #eo5 #oc #oc art #warlock oc #botanist oc #bunny oc #etrian odyssey 5 #etrian odyssey V

[definitelyimportantpost]

okay so I was looking through EO5's NPC portrait files and found this???

GUYS!!! I know Egar, like, has a family, but was he at one point in development planned to show you his kids???? What the heck!!!! This is way cool and I wish this made it in!!

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5 #also iirc he's earthlain in-game #but these little guys are very clearly therian #so either he was also planned to be therian #or they get the ears from his wife #or they're adopted #or those are just. not his kids. #(or I'm just misremembering and he is therian)

[aboveupgaming]

Etrian Odyssey 5 Review

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5 #games #gaming #jrpg #ytfeed

[theshatteredrose]

Anniversary 🎇🎇

On the 16th of November 2017, I uploaded the first chapter of my The Treasure Seeker series. And this year, TTS turns six years old!

I can't believe my baby is already a whopping six years old. Time really flies.

#etrian odyssey #etrian odyssey 5