The twelve new lesser deities of the Phoviverse are an odd bunch, all trying to deal with being gods.
Budding Friendship
Aster had just headed back to the Hall of the Gods, located at the fortress at the centre of the universe, to pick up his shield that he’d accidentally left behind. The lights weren’t on, everyone had left a few hours ago, but Aster had border patrol duties on Sunday,...Read More »
Homework Assistance
“Mama… uh… Kyr Elkay, can you help me with something please?”
Elkay growled to himself as he finished placing a row of books on a shelf. One of the many parts of the deal that had given Elkay divinity involved building a massive, universally accessible library, available for all races to...Read More »
Rushed Baby Deity
Litvir did their best to stay upright as they nearly skidded into the entrance into the Grand Hall, but after straightening themselves out, Litvir realized that there were only 47th Legion soldiers present. And the High General was sitting in their throne, chatting with the High Advisor.
“I am so, so...Read More »
Forever Shadow
“Is something wrong, Elkay?”
Kohra noticed that his friend (and the overall guide and smart person of the Twelve Anew) was sitting at his desk, sighing loudly, clearly in a bad mood. Kohra had come in, wanting some quick advice on setting up elections and doing a census (not really something...Read More »
Macromera Rest
Relkir normally hated the large mansion that the High General traditionally lived in, and avoided going there at all costs, but since it was Macromera, Relkir had somewhat been forced to stay for a couple of days.
Macromera, at least for Rethans, was always a family get-together. Three days of festivities....Read More »
Holiday Recap
“So, how were your winter celebrations?” Dalosisaar asked as everyone sat themselves down for the Twelve Anew report meeting.
“I think I am still hung over…” Maresia muttered as she rubbed her head. “Too much to drink. Turns out, being deified doesn’t stop you from getting drunk, just makes you capable...Read More »
New Game Plus
It had been a while since Elkay had returned to his actual home. Since Elkay was the All-Ksa, he technically had multiple homes, the All-Ksa’s villa, which he hated, a large penthouse apartment in End One which was close to work, and his own little apartment on the edge of...Read More »
Periuniversal Game Session
LK0044K: Hello.
KL1492L: oh piss
KL1492L: plz dont tell me ur name is elkay
LK0044K: Good guess.
KL1492L: how the fuck did u get on space ninjas?
LK0044K: Our Silent Blade left me a parting gift before He sacrificed himself.
KL1492L: oh cool
IceShield: Hello! New person! Welcome to the clan!
Arkay: Oh fuck. Totally forgot I did...Read More »
Elkayne Delirium
Elkay wasn’t sure why, but he felt oddly nervous as he stepped into the Crystal Palace, one of the Whenvern’s four massive, diamond-coated homes, scattered across the corners of the universe. He had questions, asked by his fellow Twelve Anew, that Elkay himself couldn’t answer. But also questions that Elkay...Read More »
Dragon Purification Plans
“WHAT?”
Dalosisaar backed off ever so slightly as Epani stood up from her throne.
“Uh… we think Kairos might be a little… Corrupted…”
“Because he attacked Elkay?”
“Because he attacked Elkay, was spouting nonsense and wasn’t using his time powers. In a fair fight, he would have frozen all of us because he literally...Read More »
Fixed Drake
The amount of snapping coming from the unconscious Time Drake was rather concerning, even though the Twelve Anew had chained Kairos up to stop him from moving. Even with Aster manipulating gravity around the Whenvern to make him too heavy to really move, Kairos would still occasionally suddenly break...Read More »
Perpetual Homework
“Hey, Litvir, are you alright?” Aster asked as he entered the great hall where the Twelve Anew normally held their meetings. Yet again, Aster had accidentally left his shield there, and, yet again, Litvir was sitting there, at the main table. However, today, Litvir wasn’t asleep, they seemed to be...Read More »
Giant Advisor
“Hello, little one!”
Despite technically only being 2 months old, Litvir was somewhat taller than average. And because they were skinny and adolescent, physically about 15 years old, it was possible that Litvir would grow taller. However, most beings, Litvir included, felt absolutely tiny when confronted with Gath, the Keeper, the...Read More »
Right of Might
“By the Right of Might, by the Law of Sheer Power, I challenge you, Panolionos, to a duel, a battle of blades, for political control of the Torr.”
Panos struggled to his feet, then turned to face the person who had led a small military force into the main chamber of...Read More »
Might of Choices
“Hello, little Torr.”
While Aesop never really feared the Panelix, he used to worship her after all, ever since the whole thing with the Whenvern being ill, Aesop always felt… not scared, but anxious, whenever he was in Kairos’s presence. The mighty Time Drake had required all of the Twelve Anew...Read More »
Brothers Back Together
The knock on the door caught Levik by surprise. His order of crepes, covered in honey and marshmallows, had already arrived, so he wasn’t expecting anyone. Still, Levik put his food down, paused the TV show he was watching and got up to answer the door.
As soon as Levik unlocked...Read More »
School Troubles
Litvir shivered nervously in their seat as they sat in front of Captain Mathenon, one of the many, many Captains of the 901st Legion, representing both teachers and school administrators. Mathenon was the headmaster of Litvir’s school, and had called Litvir to their office at the end of the day...Read More »
Signs of Adoption
Now that Relkir was definitely, permanently in a relationship with Gath, they were spending more and more time just living at Gath’s place. Sure, Relkir was a Captain of the 47th Legion, with their own nice place and all that, but Relkir’s home was tiny, and it only really fit...Read More »
Happy Three Months
Litvir sighed to themselves as they wiped golden blood off their face. They didn’t like killing these Voidborn intruders, but that seemed to be the only way of stopping them from breaking into the universe properly and killing everyone. Litvir had become efficient at killing the intruders, essentially blinding them...Read More »
Elkayne Theories
Relkir couldn’t deny that they were briefly scared as something pulled itself through the shadow underneath their desk, but as they realized who it was, they did quickly calm down.
“Hello, Kyr Elkay…” Relkir got up from their desk so the dark being could get up, then stood to one side...Read More »
Outdoor House Warming Party
It had taken way too long, but Kohra had finally managed to settle down in a beautiful villa that he had built not long after he was deified. As Kohra had disowned his father, the same way his father disowned Kohra’s older brother Levik, building a home in Spast territories...Read More »
Pop Quiz Concerns
Somewhere deep in Elkay’s new library, Kohra could hear crying. Akusasiiri had heard the crying first, but she was in the middle of a meeting with Elkay and some patrons, working out how to add an art gallery to the library. Kohra didn’t have anything to add to that meeting,...Read More »
Planned Time Off
“Good day, Lady Epani.”
The Allmaker normally didn’t need to check in on her twelve little deities, but occasionally, they’d come to her, asking for advice. All of them were very good at their jobs, they’d worked pretty much flawlessly so far, and Epani was actually proud of them. None of...Read More »
Anniversary Explanations
“Um, hello, ma- uh… Kyr Elkay…”
“Hello, Litvir, please, come in!”
For reasons Elkay couldn’t quite work out, Litvir seemed somewhat uneasy today, as they entered Elkay’s office. Elkay noticed that Litvir was clutching their gun-staff very tightly, and there were specks of gold blood all over them.
Litvir glanced around, then did...Read More »
A Long Recess
It felt wrong, not wearing heavy armour.
Litvir always wore armour. The strong, metal armour. They needed to, as it was their duty to protect the universe, and, in order to do that, Litvir had to protect themselves. Today though, Litvir was wearing casual armour. Similar to what everyone else was...Read More »
Art Class
After-school activities were common at the Junior Stratos, and there was often several after-school activities every day, set up for all sorts of interests for young Rethans. Litvir though normally missed these fun extra lessons, and would spend what little spare time they had in the study halls, trying to...Read More »
Swinging Fun
The final bell for school echoed across the Junior Stratos Sub-Legion, signalling the end of the work day. Normally, Litvir would have hated that, because they knew they’d have to rush back to their tiny room in the main barracks, do as much homework as possible and then immediately rush...Read More »
Home for the Weekend
Most Rethan kids stayed within their local Junior Stratos sub-legion, where they’d live together and learn together at the same time, and they only went home on the weekends. Litvir though normally stayed until Monday morning, at the barracks of their sub-legion, only occasionally staying with one of the other...Read More »
Comfy Sofa
The sofa was soft. Very soft. Fabric covered and fluffy. The cushions were filled with feathers and the seats were backed up by a weird foam. Either way, Litvir was feeling very, very comfortable right now. Sure, Litvir had several beds, but none of them were as comfortable as the...Read More »
Throwing More Balls At Cute Animals
“Are you busy right now?”
Litvir glanced up from their packet of potato crisps. They were just sitting on the sofa, staring blankly ahead.
“Oh, hello Kyr Relkir. I am not busy. Do you… need me?”
“Not in particular…” Relkir sat down next to Litvir. Litvir was a good 40cm taller than Relkir,...Read More »
Friendly Studying
The study hall was busy today. It was coming up to the end of the school year, so most young Rethans had exams to prepare for. The tests weren’t until the end of May, but the teachers had all explained that it was better to prepare early than to rush...Read More »
New Emotions
“Kyr Elkay! Kyr Elkay! I need you! I have questions! I do not know who or how to ask!”
Elkay was quietly reading a book in his office, taking a well deserved break. He’d been running all over the place recently, mostly with a lot of legal stuff, helping Aesop with...Read More »
Draconic Recommendations
“So, how are you doing?” Dalosisaar asked as Kohra and Litvir both sat down.
Kohra shrugged. “I’m honestly fine. Just finished a university project, and I finished it early, so I have some extra free time.”
“Ah, good. Litvir, how are you doing? Elkay informed me that you were upset yesterday.”
Litvir squirmed...Read More »
Drawing Therapy
“What do you mean, there are no lessons today?”
“There are no lessons today.”
Litvir peered through the window looking into the empty classroom, then turned back to their teacher, Tekni. Tekni was there to set up an art activity for later in the day involving paper and glue, and thankfully, they...Read More »
Fire Alarms
Litvir could smell smoke. Bad smoke. Although Litvir was supposed to be asleep like everyone else, they could definitely smell that something was wrong. They quickly got up and glanced out of their tiny window, but they didn’t see smoke. Mostly because it was dark.
Feeling concerned, Litvir climbed out of...Read More »
The Better Choice
“Hey, kiddo. Wake up.”
Litvir blinked, then rubbed their eyes. Once their eyes were somewhat cleared, Litvir glanced around. They weren’t in the same place. Someone had moved Litvir while they were asleep. They hadn’t moved far though. They seemed to be in a medical-related tent. But there was commotion outside....Read More »
Potentially New Parents
Litvir felt better now that they were outside Kyr Gath’s home. Since part of the Junior Stratos base where Litvir lived had caught fire, in order to repair things more quickly, all Rethan kids were sent back home to their parents and guardians until the repairs were done. Apparently it...Read More »
After Final Exams
Litvir read the sheet of paper one last time, double-checking their work. Everything looked correct, at least to them. All the questions had been answers, Litvir had shown all their workings out, and they had remembered to sign their name at the top of each page. Once Litvir was...Read More »
Finishing School
Litvir stared at the piece of fancy paper they were holding. It was more of a scroll, but Litvir appreciated how the paper felt. For a moment, Litvir wondered if the piece of paper was as old as Litvir was.
About two hours ago, the graduation of Litvir’s year had finished....Read More »
Happy Litty
Gath never thought they would have ever said this, but they had ordered way too much pizza. Normally Relkir made pizza, kneading their own dough, making their own sauce and picking out toppings, but the last few days, in the evenings, Gath and Relkir were celebrating with their nearly-adopted kid...Read More »
Heart Troubles
“Hello, kid, what are you doing up?”
Litvir inched downstairs, towards where Gath was standing in the kitchen.
“I… I heard you get up. It is very late. You do not normally get out of bed at all.”
Gath grunted. They seemed to be in a little bit of pain. There was a...Read More »
Worries and More Worries
“Hey, Litvir, how are you? We haven’t spoken much lately.”
The metal hatch at the top of the universe was mostly there to get rid of things, mostly bits of dead Voidborn and occasionally live Voidborns as well. But the void had been very quiet lately. No break-ins, no Voidborns, no...Read More »
Hidden Opinions
“Dalosisaar, are you busy right now?”
The might white and gold Thraki glanced up from their huge desk, one that had been customised to match Dalosisaar’s less upright shape.
“Not in particular. Is something wrong, Aster?”
Aster sighed, then entered Dalosisaar’s office, closing the door behind him.
“Seems like something is every wrong, Aster....Read More »
More Hidden Opinions
Elkay was mostly minding his own business, doing little tasks around the Great Library Near the Centre of the Universe. Wasn’t anything special, it was mostly putting back books that had been misplaced. Elkay liked this little job because, unlike most of his staff, Elkay knew where pretty much every...Read More »
A Short United Break
“How are things, Elkay?”
Elkay smiled, then glanced at who was talking to him. Dalosisaar was standing by his side, splitting his attention between Elkay and the members of the Twelve Anew who were busy painting one of the walls of the Library Near The Centre Of the Universe. Better name...Read More »
Gold-Splattered Anger
There were shards of silver and large drops of blood everywhere. A Voidborn had decided to try and break in right at the bottom of the universe, catching Aster completely off guard. Of course, Aster tried to fight back, but this particular Voidborn was both very large and hit very...Read More »
11th Legion Induction
“Good morning, Litvir. Please, sit down.”
Litvir had been somewhat anxious about this meeting for at least a week. After some vacation time, mostly spent with their adoptive parents, Litvir was now ready to be inducted into a Legion. However, unlike most freshly graduated young Rethans, Litvir’s choice of what Legion...Read More »
Catching up with Miisa
“Miisa! Hi! Hi hi hi!”
Miisa felt very anxious standing outside a cafe called Twenty Below. They were wearing nice armour, holding several forms and a small visitors’ card twisted from a lanyard around Miisa’s neck. Approaching them was Litvir, a literal deity, but also literally a very small child, despite...Read More »
General Birthday
“Hello, Kyr Rethais…”
The High General was busy looking out of the gigantic window of the Grand Hall, overlooking their almost perfect city. Rethais didn’t have any work to do, but they did have one last meeting, a social one, before they planned to head home. The voice behind them was...Read More »
Already Healed
As Rethavok were prone to going into a feral defensive rage over their threatened kids, as Rethan society began to grow, most Rethans started raising their kids in large nurseries, in order to better protect their babies and also not become adrenaline-fuelled monsters at the sight of their kids being...Read More »
No Further Info
“How are you feeling, Litvir?” Aster asked as he floated outside the hospital window.
“I am fine!” Litvir smiled. “I am a deity, of course I am fine!”
“You were, according to Elkay, hit by a fifty calibre bullet.”
Litvir shrugged. They were leaning on the window sill, looking for the ship they...Read More »
Missed Point Blank
Veeyel had taken to being the All-Ksa pretty well, all things considered. He had never believed he’d be All-Ksa, and was admittedly only where he was because the previous All-Ksa had been found chopped in half and his body had been stolen. Sure, Elkay was somehow brought back to life...Read More »
Balloon
As part of keeping the Twelve Anew in touch with their mortal races, but also to keep them united and understanding of one another, Dalosisaar often requested that they all occasionally partake in various events, mostly political meetings or interviews. Akusasiiri on the other hand regularly insisted that some of...Read More »
Twelvely Catch-Up
“So, last thing on the agenda today… Elkay, any info on the attempted assassinations of the High General and the All-Ksa?”
This meeting had gone on for a while. The Twelve Anew had a lot to discuss, mostly because they hadn’t really met up in a while. Dalosisaar had taken full...Read More »
The Wrens and the Wasps
“Dada Relkir, are you busy?”
Relkir looked up from their tablet. They were currently sitting on the sofa, browsing through an armour catalogue, trying to pick out an armour style and an armour colour for their wedding. Normally, Rethans wore a colour based on the combined colour of the two poten-partners’...Read More »
Poten-Partner's Thoughts
“Hello, thie Lysar, are you alright?”
Lysar suddenly turned around to see who was speaking to them. Normally, only Lysar knew about this little office on the 10th floor, that was never actually used but had a nice window that overlooked the city of Phos, so hearing someone suddenly speak to...Read More »
Sinian Influences
Maresia sighed to herself as she wandered around her mansion. Currently, it was empty apart from her, but only a few minutes ago, all the cleaning staff had left, tidying the place and wiping everything down after a large party. Ever since Maresia had been given divinity and made into...Read More »
Friend and Co-Worker Chat
“Miisa! Miisa! Hi! Hi hi hi!”
Litvir was their normal happy, bouncy self as they left the lift from the 11th Legion basement offices, but as they spotted a familiar friend making their way through the main entrance hall of the Kentron, Litvir’s bounciness got even worse. They hopped like a...Read More »
Frozen Beating
“Kyr Dalosisaar… are… are…”
Litvir tried to understand what they were looking at as they entered the room. It was supposed to just be Dalosisaar’s office, but the walls were very reflect-y and made of crystal or something. And Dalosisaar wasn’t at their desk, they were currently on the floor, being...Read More »
Bruised Surprise
Litvir shuddered as consciousness returned to them. They were experiencing something new. All-over body aches. Litvir had felt pains in their body before, mostly from tussling with metal meanies at the edge of the universe, but Litvir normally won those fights, and the pain would only be in several places....Read More »
Thraki's Secret
“Dalosisaar, start explaining, NOW.”
The Thraki god of unity actually found himself shuddering at how intense Elkay had just shouted at him. He wasn’t alone there. Eleven of the Twelve Anew were present in the Grand Hall at the centre of the universe, and a good five of them had also...Read More »
First Birthday
Litvir had still felt sad and a bit bruised, but as soon as they saw their beloved mama and dada, sitting on a golden glass beach under a beautiful clear night sky, that sadness and pain very quickly faded. It faded completely as their colossal adopted mother staggered to their...Read More »
Potentially Angry Problems
“Hello, my dears…”
The Twelve Anew stood to attention as Epani entered the Grand Hall at the Centre of the Universe. Normally, she was a colossal, Temthan-like being with a motherly figure and a lure on her head, but today, the Allmaker was a colossal whale-like being with a mouth full...Read More »
After-Wedding Chat
“That was a really nice ceremony!” Kohra mused as he sipped a glass of diet cola. He had wanted normal cola, but apparently full sugar cola was rare in Rethan territories. Sitting with him were the handful of other non-Rethans, namely his brother Levik and Elkay, the former All-Ksa, that...Read More »
Godly Gaming
“Ugh, we need one more person for a galleon and no one’s interested!” Aesop tutted.
“Have you asked everyone?” Kohra asked as he set up a fourth computer. He, Elkay and Aesop had their personal laptops set up already. “Also, why are we all chilling at Elkay’s library anyway?”
“Epani wants us...Read More »
Check-Ins and Worries
Dalosisaar had been slacking at his job of being the god of unity lately, so he had been going to each other member of the Twelve Anew and speaking to them, to make sure they were alright and so they could air out any grievances or problems. However, because of...Read More »
Aesop's Annoyed Advice
“Well, you’re fucked.”
Panos rolled his eyes. “That’s a very crude way of putting it.”
Aesop leaned on the desk of the Prime Minister, standing over Panos. Ever since he’d become a deity, despite being above middle-aged, Aesop had become rather muscular and, incredibly physically powerful, to the point that he looked...Read More »
Worrying Thoughts of the Past
“So, uh, is anyone else concerned?”
“Always. But I take it you are concerned about something in particular, Aster?”
Not all of the Twelve Anew were present in the Great Library Just South of the Centre of the Universe today. The female members of the Twelve Anew were at a Okilyf Party,...Read More »
Advice From Afar
LK0044K: @IceShield are you busy currently?
IceShield: Oh! Hello! I’m not busy, do you need help with something?
LK0044K: Somewhat.
LK0044K: I need to talk to Arkay about something, but he has not been online in a while. Is there a way for you to get him online so we can talk?
IceShield: He’s...Read More »
Relaying Reports
“Litvir, may we have a word with you?”
Litvir thought they were finished with office work today, but just as they were about to leave, they felt a tap on their shoulder. Standing behind them were their boss, General Tessar, the General of the Legion of Deitic Affairs, but also a...Read More »
Unknown White Ball
“A ball…”
Litvir wasn’t sure what they were looking at, except that it was a big, round, white ball. Weird things broke into the universe all the time, but Litvir couldn’t work out how this ball had gotten in. The problem wasn’t so much that it was there though, it was...Read More »
Concerning White Ball
“Hmph. I thought we got rid of you?”
Elkay didn’t normally do border patrols, but today he was giving Litvir and Aster a hand because they’d asked for his help. Litvir very rarely needed help on border patrols, but the tone of their voice as it echoed through Elkay’s communicator had...Read More »
Vaguely Flirty Chat
There was someone sitting on Psiksi’s desk. Not just anyone, but a shadowy being with blackened wings and faintly glowing red eyes. But while most beings would have been scared by such a creature, Skyavok like Psiksi weren’t that bothered. They liked shadows and they liked shadowy beings. Their old...Read More »
White Ball Examination
“The ball…”
Elkay, Aster and Epani all glanced at Litvir, who seemed way more concerned than normal. Being an overly protective Rethan at the best of times, Litvir was always a little concerned about things, but it was clear as day that this strange white ball was genuinely scaring Litvir.
“It is...Read More »
Answer from an Odd Place
“You got any idea?”
“No, none at all.”
“Yeah, me neither.”
Arkay was supposed to be resting, it was supposed to be his time off, but he needed help with something. Or, rather, an old friend needed help with something. Arkay still had contact with the universe that had kept him prisoner for...Read More »
Awkward Recommendation
“So you want me to IGNORE a time anomaly?”
It had taken the Twelve Anew a little too long to get the courage to have this meeting with both Epani and Kairos. Kairos had been aggressive for a while, and he clearly still was today, growling at the demands that the...Read More »
Lashing Out
“What is your problem, Kairos?”
Kairos had requested to be left alone. He had locked himself inside his crystal palace at the north eastern corner of the universe after a disagreement with one of the lesser deities. But Epani was clearly ignoring that request and had bluntly let herself in. She...Read More »
Bite Marks
It was rare that Relkir would be home earlier than Gath, but Gath was spending time with their troops in the 1000th Legion lately, making arrangements so that Gath could take more time off work and so the Legion of Heroes could work without their presence. Today in particular had...Read More »
Noble Nobble
“Hello? Aesop? You wanted to talk to me?”
Litvir seemed rather uneasy when they received Aesop’s message to meet him at… well, Litvir wasn’t sure. They thought it was a cinema, but it was more like a dark room with very large screen and a bunch of sofas, with snacks everywhere....Read More »
Ball Updates
“So, little ones, any updates?”
Dalosisaar glanced across the room. Not all of the Twelve Anew were present today, and those who were, some of them seemed a little annoyed. And, oddly, they were willing to show that annoyance while the Allmaker was present.
“I don’t have updates, just questions!” Syksis tutted....Read More »
Very Young Gods
Staton hesitated somewhat as he approached this little universe. He had always been told to stay away from universes, because they were dangerous. However, this universe was within Theocydes’s territories, and since Theocydes was now somewhat leading a Voidborn coalition in the area, it had been decided that the local...Read More »
A Chat With Epani
“You’re not doing well, are you, Epani?”
Epani tutted, suddenly distracted from her work. But as her eyes refocused, Epani realised she had been working for two days straight without rest. This distraction was a required one, courtesy of Syksis, the Goddess of Healing.
“I am fine.”
“Physically, you are fine. As far...Read More »
Disgruntled Torr
“You’ve perked up.”
Normally, Nanik or Aster would come to the northern edge of the universe to relieve Litvir of their guard patrol duties, mostly because Litvir would routinely forget that they need to take breaks. Today though, Aesop had come to the top of the universe, because he had just...Read More »
Girly Proposal
“Hmm… That… that is doable… dangerous, difficult, but with some planning, doable…”
Epani slowly stopped what she was doing, reading multiple books at once, then rubbed her eyes and the lure on her head. She had been reading one book by running her fingers across the letters, one book with each...Read More »
Arty Assistance
Litvir wasn’t very good with maps, at least not for streets. While Litvir could navigate through space fine, roads confused Litvir. They would have to check every street name to make sure they picked the right one, and would overthink every direction. But thankfully, they had made it to their...Read More »
Aesop's Anger
“I have a meeting with Epani in an hour, so this had better be important.”
Aesop had been “requested” to speak in Parliament, in front of the Prime Minister of the Torr and many of the Torr elite. He’d appeared in these parliamentary summons in the past, but he’d never been...Read More »
Aesop's Annoyances
“I heard that you pissed off Prime Minister Panos…”
“Oh, did you?”
Aesop was clearly in a bad mood and didn’t want to talk, especially while he was in the Back Room at the Castle at the Centre of the Universe, eating in silence. After Epani had learned that some of her...Read More »
Double Ice Cream
“What are we doing, Elkay?” Litvir asked as Elkay tugged at Litvir’s hand, towards a strange vehicle that had just touched down. Litvir was supposed to have things to do, special plans, things like that, but everything had been cancelled, and the people they were supposed to be spending time...Read More »
Nuclear Plans
“Has it really done nothing this entire time?”
Kohra swiped through pages and tabs on his tablet, going through data, before nodding. “Yeah. It’s done nothing. If anything, the only thing it has done is expand by four centimetres. Apart from that? Absolutely nothing. No change in movement, no change in...Read More »
Looping Blast
Everything was very hot.
Painfully hot.
So hot that skin would sear and blood would vaporise, that eyes would melt away and fat would liquefy.
But Litvir was still standing there.
Unable to move.
Unable to see.
Unable to do anything but blindly experience the nuclear inferno surrounding them.
While the horrible heat surrounded Litvir, Litvir tried...Read More »
Radioactive Injuries
“How are they doing?”
“I mean, we’re gods. We heal fast…”
The overall mood among the Twelve Anew was rather negative currently. While yes, they had technically completed their mission of getting rid of the Episkeft, in doing so, they had been forced to allow Kairos to get close to the anomaly,...Read More »
Unexplained Unease
“Stop scratching.”
“Shut up, I’m itchy!”
“The scratching isn’t helping.”
“But I’m so bloody itchy!”
“The scratching will make it worse.”
“Can’t get much worse right now!”
Kohra was not doing great. His arms were bothering him, where his fur was regrowing at a worryingly fast speed. He could see some of the fresh hairs literally...Read More »
Untranslated Prophecy
“I would say that I am surprised to see you here, but I think we all know that this meeting was going to happen…”
Dalosisaar remained strong as he, Elkay and Aster approached the Whenvern, who was perched on his throne, a strange collection of pillows, coins and sparkling gems.
“Indeed. Which...Read More »
Cooling Down
“Hey, kid. You’re out here again.”
Litvir was feeling overwhelmed, so they had gone to the little platform at the top of the universe to de-stress. It was always quiet and peaceful and, for Litvir, always accessible, since most of Litvir’s duties consisted of guarding the borders of the universe, so...Read More »
A Squiggly R
“Kyr Elkay, are you busy? I think the answer is yes but I am concerned about you.”
Elkay looked up from his desk, which was utterly covered in paper. The most important piece of paper was directly in front of him, a photo of some sort of strange sentence written in...Read More »
After-Meeting Queries
“I… did not like that meeting…”
Litvir slumped in their seat, feeling rather tired.
“In all honesty, I do not like sitting in on these meetings as well. But Tessar likes having us here, I guess. And I get to spend time with an old friend reincarnated.”
While Tessar, the General of the...Read More »
Tea with the Shadow
“So, uh, this room is nice…”
Kohra hesitated slightly as he entered a rather unusual, somewhat dark but also rather cosy room. There was no main light, instead, little LED lights lined the ceiling, shining like tiny stars. There was no conventional seating either. Just a small coffee table and some...Read More »
Worrying Blips
“Hi, Dalosisaar, I, uh, I need to tell you something. Like, right now. And we might need to get Murum’Va here too. And maybe Syksis and Litvir in case things get squiffy.”
Despite being a kid, Kohra was generally rather independent and headstrong, but there was a hint of fear and...Read More »
Blips Somewhat Explained
“What are you doing here?!?”
The intensity of the Whenvern’s face made Kohra shudder and cower in fear, but Murum’Va had hardly moved. She crossed her arms, growled, then clearly stated what was going on.
“Itarfa Kohra’s tracking network detected traces of idatoksokoka here at this silly blue and silver glass sortsak...Read More »
Questioning Explanations
“You… think he was lying?”
Kohra had been running around both the Library Near the Centre of the Universe and the Castle at the Centre of the Universe for days now, zooming about, looking things up and doing research into things he wasn’t quite sure about. And he had done so...Read More »
Rage Between Space and Time
“What are you plotting, Kairos?”
In the past, Epani was somewhat unpredictable. She could go into a rage over the smallest thing and take her pain and anger out on others, and how she reacted varied greatly. However, now that she was a true Life Goddess, Epani never needed to show...Read More »
Plans for Breaks
“There’s shit going on.”
Aesop’s appearance didn’t catch Aster off guard, but his sentence did. Aster had just finished up in a meeting, talking with a rogue group of former Perpetual Abyssians. He had managed to convince them to rejoin Lanex society, mostly by offering them a job, safety and home...Read More »
Days Of Study
“Has he been hanging around menacingly the whole time?”
Aster was a regular visitor to the Library Near the Centre of the Universe, as he would regularly use its sources to study up for any complicated meetings and tasks he had to do. He’d also occasionally ask Elkay questions, since, most...Read More »
Cookies and Advice
“Hello, Litvir!”
“Hello, Miisa…”
Normally, Litvir would be much more enthusiastic about their regular cookie meet-ups with their forever-friend Miisa, but clearly they weren’t doing too well. Miisa noticed this immediately and decided to be blunt and ask what was wrong.
“You are not right today.”
Litvir inspected Miisa somewhat before answering, then wished...Read More »
Forever-Friend's Family
It would have been clear as day to everyone who walked past Litvir that Litvir was insanely nervous, had Litvir not been making themselves telepathically invisible to everyone but their travel companion. Miisa had been trying to keep Litvir calm as they sat on the bus to the small farming...Read More »
Unwarranted Wrath
“Ugh. We’re doing this shit again…”
Valksia and Maresia glanced at Syksis, not wanting to agree with what Syksis had just said but doing so anyway.
“Feels like when I was a kid and my parents used to argue…” Aster muttered. “Would happen just as frequently as well.”
“Is that why you’re the...Read More »
Motherly Ultimatum
“What do you want?”
Kairos didn’t answer. He was working.
“What is your problem?”
Still no answer.
“Kairos, I am speaking to you.”
Kairos grunted, then glanced up. Standing over him was Epani, who had intruded his personal space. His last personal space. However Epani had a cohort today. The little formerly exiled Lanex who,...Read More »
Future Sibling Worries
“So you didn’t see anything?” Kohra asked as he puffed up his fur in a bid to protect himself from the cold.
Litvir shook their head, and shuddered slightly. Normally, they had no problem with the depths of space, but Litvir felt uneasy today. “Uh, no, not on… normal light. In...Read More »
Book Party Fun
“Phiva! I am so glad you could join me!”
Elkay was in a very bouncy mood as a dark red Ksithan wearing black trousers and a black hoodie and carrying a large, dusty satchel reached the main entrance of the Great Library near the centre of the universe. To the point...Read More »
Corruption Within
“Elkay! Elkay! Need to speak to you right now!”
Elkay should have been annoyed at one of his fellow Twelve Anew interrupting his private times, doubly so since he’d informed them all that he was taking most of the weekend off, but, firstly, he was used to it, and, secondly the...Read More »
Crashed Hope
“Are you feeling better now?” Litvir asked as Elkay exited a small, white villa.
“Yes, but I do not know how being stabbed in the stomach fixed whatever was wrong with me…” Elkay grunted, then stretched his arms and started walking, towards the edge of the Pink Paradise. Both his telepathy...Read More »
Elkayne Army
“I have so many questions…” Kayel muttered to himself as they reached their target. Normally universes were surrounded with a black, inky substance known as Vastskin, that kept the universe in and the void out. But this universe’s Vastskin was solid and diamond-coloured.
“Why have you not been asking them then?”...Read More »
Crystallised Rage
The blade cut deep. Deeper and deeper. Down into flesh and muscle. Deeper still. Into eyes and nostrils. Through softened, diseased bone. And still deeper. Into vital organs. Through a sickened mind.
The rage-fuelled stabs continued, seemingly without end. The owner of the blackened, holy blade had no real idea what...Read More »
Of Twinned Pasts
As Relkir’s eyes snapped open, the first thing they did was try to look around for their kid. They had seen the monstrous Thraki throw Litvir around like a ragdoll, and the sight of Relkir’s beloved daughter bleeding, clutching their arm and trying to get up and stand on a...Read More »
Weak Feeling of Betrayal
Dalosisaar may have been trying to keep his calm as he has ordered his fellow deities around, but now that the important work had been mostly done, now that he had gathered the Twelve Anew in one place, the cracks were showing. Every mention of his name caused a sigh,...Read More »
Parting Gifts
“So much for my book club…”
The Shadow was clearly annoyed. Anyone could tell just by looking, as shadowy tendrils were floating on his back. Elkay was normally a very calm person, so the fact that his elemental affinity was showing meant he was feeling defensive.
“Is that what you were doing...Read More »
A Tale of Two Litties
Things had finally settled down, but Litvir’s feelings were all over the place. So Litvir did what they always did and went to the hatch at the top of the universe, in order to calm themselves down a little. Sure, they knew what that purple dot was now, but everything...Read More »
Undiplomatic Conclusion
“You fixed things up pretty quickly.”
Aesop yawned, then waved at Aster as he appeared at the entrance to what was planned to be Elkay’s private book club room, but was now just a room full of sofas and tables, all empty. Literally a few rooms over, a deity had died,...Read More »
First Time Siblings
Litvir wasn’t supposed to be there. The first two nights, only one person was supposed to be with the baby, and that was their mum. Ever since baby Retvik had hatched, they had been gently held by Gath, and the two of them had been in a small room together....Read More »