#hermittopia

[hermitcraft-shifter]

I have so many feelings about the Moon Crash. Like, narrative-wise, it hits me so hard, man. Joe told Cleo to leave them, yes, but the sign... It's intriguing to imagine it as a test that Cleo failed.

I mean, Joe's been there from the beginning. It's reasonable to assume that they've seen many people leave and it's reasonable to assume that there could be a insecurity (/rp) there about it. With the context that Hermitcraft is real life, Joe might be scared (at least subconsciously, no matter how irrational) that people are leaving because of them, that— despite no evidence —there're 'not enough' for people to stay... which leads to Joe being reckless and using the Moon Crash to test to see if Cleo would leave them in a clearly dangerous situation.

And they failed, not because Cleo didn't understand it was dangerous, but because Cleo trusts Joe. Cleo trusted Joe, even when they didn't want to, even when Joe really just wanted their support.

In Hermittopia, did Joe even know they could go back if things got dangerous, that Cleo exiled them— yes, because they were being a little dumb and self-destructive (because who hands out resumés to clearly dangerous people and steals a horn license without being a little self-destructive?) but also —for the bit? Like, narrative-wise, Cleo's actions could be interpreted as both a messed up joke and an urge for Joe to take some time to think.

Joe, as a character, is as kind as they are reckless, especially with their own health, and as a character, liberties can be taken with how their actions and behaviour reflect on themself in a 'Minecraft is real life' context. Yes, Hermits helping Hermits is very sweet, but when you literally live in a trash can that you even struggled to find a place for because nobody left room for you after you spent so long helping someone, only for them to thank you and leave everything behind like it was a stepping stone, after your team had been forgotten and left out of closing ceremony without a second thought until it was too late... and that whole permit thing with Doc...

I have a lot of feelings and thoughts, as you can see.

Narratively speaking, Joe gives and gives and gives— They give so much and seem content to fade into the background, be taken for granted (well, that's exaggerating, but when you're always pushing yourself to give so much, it's normal to feel bitter, even when you're the one pushing yourself to do it). It's ok to want attention, of course. Joe thrives on attention, but without proper communication, it can fall flat quickly. Humiliation can help one learn, and as a content creator, Joe knows what they signed up for. As a character? That's free game.

A decade is a long time, after all, and it's certainly enough time for miscommunication to happen. In a game, it's not so bad, but when that game is real life?

Well, that's the fun of storytelling!

[Image ID: A digital drawing of joehillssays and ZombieCleo from Hermitcraft on a white background. joehillssays' face is shown being held up and squished by ZombieCleo, and has a shell shocked expression while tears are being wiped away. ZombieCleo's face is obscured and has a distant expression. 'I trust you. I don't want your trust. I want your support.' is written in the top left corner. /.End ID]

#joehillssays #joehills #joe hills #joe hills fanart #joehills fanart #joehillsssays fanart #character study #angst #of course #whump #hermitcraft season 8 #hermitcraft s8 #hermitcraft season 9 #hermitcraft s9 #hermitcraft season 10 #hermitcraft s10 #hermitcraft #hermitblr #mcyt art #mcyt fanart #mcytblr #roleplay #not rpf #zombiecleo #zombiecleo fanart #moon crash #hermittopia #empires smp crossover #worldbuilding

[convexicalcrow]

lol I was wondering how long it would be before Grumbot appeared. XD

#hermitcraft #empires smp #spoilers #xisuma #grumbot #hermittopia

[simplydm]

Hermittopia building amalgamation how I love you so

#it’s just so cool and janky and pretty #hermittopia #speak up dm

[multifacetedcristall]

Tower of Hermittopia

Is there anyone else who thought "What if the farm tower will become some sort of tower of Babel?" seeing the construction of Hermittopia?

Please tell me I'm not the only one. And please tell me if that exists as a fic already.

I'd write one if I knew hermits well enough, and actually had decent idea for the plot, but... I just don't. I wish I had.

#hermitcraft #hermitcraft x empires #empires season two #empires 2 #hc x empires #hermittopia #fic ideas #tower of hermittopia

[arospecsyourblockdudes]

I know some people are a little worried that the Hermits are going to industrialize Empires a bit too much but rest assured, Hermitopia is frightening and confusing and no non-Hermit will find any value in it because it is scary 

#empires smp #i saw it for the first time in scars video and felt real fear #shits an eldritch horror to me. hermittopia more like. scary

[quaranmine]

the hermittopia build may actually be one of my favorite hermit builds yet. she's a terrifying mess. she's convoluted. she's gigantic. i can feel the lag through the screen. she's a distinctly hermit build and looks like she could kill an empires citizen on sight by merely exisiting. she's alive to me and i feel like she could grow legs and just start walking around

#yes hermittopia is a she. like a ship #majestic #hc x esmp

[dailypearldoodles]

Day 167

Fun times this episode!

#daily pearl doodles #pearlescentmoon #hermitcraft #hc x esmp #empires smp #mod morph #i dont think the proportions are quite right #for the style i usually go for in these doodles #but its good enough lol #also #hermittopia looks epic??? #hello??? #it looks amazing???

[cassberry]

THE BOY IS BACK!

Hermittopia and Grumbot my absolute beloveds

#hermitcraft #empires smp #hermitcraft spoilers #empires smp spoilers #from xisumas ep 1088! #hermittopia is going to look like such a mess when its done and i cant wait #berry.posts

[minecraft-sideblog-tm]

Obsessed with the fact that Hermits made their own empire and instead of building like a little city together, making a bunch of bases near each, etc, they made an architectural nightmare (affectionate) and with a sleepy, lil Grumbot 3.0 hot-glued to the side of it

#i shouldn't be surprised at all but it's still very funny #hermittopia my beloved lol #lee speaks #hermitcraft #empires smp

[tek-to-the-skies]

I love Hermittopia and this version of tag. Super curious on Grain plans to make tag last a while when it currently seams like the crossover is a temporary thing but who knows.

But Hermittopia!! It's so nice that the hermits have a place to go wild. I can't wait for more of them to really Collab with the Empires members, but they need time to warm up to watch other. It's like introducing cats to each other. They have to sniff through the door first!

#hc x esmp #hermitcraft #empires smp s2 #its nice that the hermits can live with an empire or the hermittopia #gives more options for collabes and activity times #it is very funny though that some of the hermits take off to meet new friends #and others cling to eatch other like the intoverts at a school danse lol

[ty-bayonet-betteridge]

i choose to believe C!Zedaph fully did not even notice the crossover. he was alone on the HC server for like 3 weeks while everybody else was building Hermittopia and he didn't even notice bc he spent the whole time underground tearing his hair out while looking for deepslate emerald ore. when everybody got back he did not question that there were a dozen new people he was like neat :) what if we all rode pigs in a long train

#zedaph #hermitblr #hermitcraft #hermitcraft 9

[suzie-bee]

regarding the previous ask about happy vs angry Grumbot, how do you suppose this new Grumbot will be when he activates in Hermittopia?

Grumbot will swear.

#empires smp #hermitcraft #grian fanart #grumbot #my art #he misses his dad

[convexicalcrow]

Hey! I see that Vex magic in that chest in Hermittopia. I blame Cub. Sausage has used it in Sanctuary for a trim around a couple of his builds tho, but this is not Sanctuary so. What's it doing here?

*side eyes Cub Really Hard*

#hermitcraft #empires smp #hc x esmp #mythical sausage #vex magic? #in my hermittopia? #wtf #i blame cub #bc scar's too busy in trouble town #it's probably villager trading tbf #but also Lore

[isjasz]

The Promised Hermittopia au looks AMAZING, but I can't help but notice that Jimmy is the littlest guy there, please...please don't tell me what I think is gonna happen.........😭

buddy you know I know we all know im sorry it had to be done,,,,😔

#is.asks

[simplydm]

Okay wait, if the hermittopia building is kind of like a giant single building where everyone lives and hangs out it’s kind of like the avengers “everyone lives in the stark tower” au- *gets shot*

#speak up dm

[dmwrites]

impulsesv whispered to you: hey Katherine

You whispered to impulsesv: hiii

impulsesv whispered to you: do you think we could hold a battle buddies meeting? Like, tonight? I have some information that the group needs to investigate asap

You whispered to impulsesv: ofc! I’ll text Pearl and Cub!

impulsesv whispered to you: wait wist wait dont invire Cub

impulsesv whispered to you: I’ll explain when we meet tonight

Katherine paused, humming uneasily to herself, looking down at Impulse’s messages. The whole point of battle buddies was that they all get together and slay monsters. Friendship is just as important as getting rid of the baddies, after all.

impulsesv whispered to you: trust me

Katherine sighed.

You whispered to impulsesv: okay. I’ll text Pearl.

impulsesv whispered to you: already did. See you tonight.

Katherine felt for her axe in her inventory. It was probably nothing. Probably. Impulse was rarely serious, even while killing mobs he’d had a big smile on his face. He’d sounded so serious over text. But that was text, it could be happy things. A surprise party for Cub? A prank? On Cub? It was probably nothing. And yet, Katherine couldn’t help but worry.

——

As the exact second that the clock on Katherine’s wall struck sundown, there was a knock at her door. She opened it, chuckling.

“You two do know that you can be here, like, before nightfall, right? I’m not timing you.”

“Punctuality is like half of Impulse’s personality.” Pearl said, skipping into the building.

Impulse just gave Katherine half a smile, closing the door behind him and locking it. “Sorry for the last minute meeting, Katherine.”

“It’s fine, but what’s going on, Impulse?” Katherine asked, passing around a tray of monster shaped cookies she had made. “What’s with not inviting Cub?”

Impulse sighed. “Something’s wrong with Cub.”

“Like, we should ask him about his feelings, or more… sinister?” Pearl asked.

“Well, let’s put it this way.” Impulse said. “The last time I saw Cub, he was covered in sculk, and the look he gave me when I made a noise turned my blood cold. Guys, I don’t think that Cub is really… Cub anymore. Something happened to him.”

“And we’re sure he’s not just high, right?” Pearl asked.

“He’s not.” Impulse said knowledgeably, failing to elaborate.

“Hmm, that would explain all the sculk I’ve seen in Hermittopia recently.” Pearl murmured. “He’s been, what, trying to spread it around?”

“I think so. Keeps going up to people and asking if they’d like to hear the good word on sculk. It’s totally freaking the hermits out, and I’m sure the empires peeps have caught wind of it too.” Impulse said.

“So what are you saying we should do?” Katherine asked. “Why are you telling us this?”

“Well, that’s up for you to decide, Katherine. You’re the leader here. I just brought the information to the table.” Impulse replied. He looked troubled, and frankly, scared.

“If what you’re saying is true, then Cub has become a monster. By definition.” Katherine said slowly. “Which means we have to… kill him.”

The weight of those words hung over the room like a dark rain cloud. There was no surprise at this, no confusion. Just an unfortunate acceptance. This is what they did, after all.

There was a low chuckle from outside the door. “Y’all talking about me? All good things, I hope.” Cub knocked on the door once. A small sliver of blue and black appeared on the wood. Katherine looked to Impulse and Pearl, who looked back at her in terror. “Oh, now that I’m here, y’all stop talking?” Cub continued. “Go on, I wanna hear exactly how you plan on killing me. I’m sure it’ll work great.” With every sentence, Cub hit the door, harder and harder. And with every strike, the sculk spread across the door.

Katherine stood up, heart pounding, and pulled her axe from her inventory. Impulse and Pearl stood too, and they moved to stand in a group.

“I know you’re in there.” Cub said, and it was unnerving just how calm he sounded. He was still hitting the door, now with such force that it bowed in with every hit. It was only a matter of time before it corrupted completely and fell apart. “I can hear you skittering around like little rats. I can taste your fear. I can smell you.”

Katherine looked to the other two and mouthed “ready up” to them. Pearl pulled out a diamond hoe, and for a weird, dizzying moment, Katherine could have sworn she’d seen this before. The thought vanished as Impulse took a step forward, axe raised.

“It doesn’t have to be this way, Cub.” He said, voice wavering.

The knocking stopped. “Oh, you already made your bed on this one, friends. Time to fucking lie in it.” Cub laughed, and it was a hollow, dead-sounding noise. Cub sighed, there was an awful moment of silence, and then the door shattered. Cub stood before them, black and blue and glittering. Things were growing off of him, and he looked at the three of them like they were a meal. “Have y’all heard about the greatness of the sculk? No? How ‘bout I tell y’all all about it then.” Cub grinned, and leapt at them.

#November 19 2022 #fic #hc x empires #impulsesv #pearlescentmoon #cubfan135 #katherine elizabeth #long post