The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Shatter said:

Ryna’s gaze lingered on the forest beyond the clearing, her mind already running through possibilities. “I’ll have to watch for… others,” she murmured softly, almost to herself. She tapped the Codex lightly. “Some may help, some may hinder. Allies and obstacles… both can appear where you least expect them.” She adjusted the book in her arms, settling her stance. “Stay observant. Every person, every choice matters. If I misjudge even one, it could change everything.” Her eyes flicked to the village in the distance. “We’ll begin with the plan… but be ready for anything.”

they nod

1 minute ago, Shatter said:

Some of the TLT ones... Hey! Wait a sec. Erryin, Taeidin, Dark Cep and The Traveler are in a forest. Which forest? Where?

Also... The Traveller and The Chronicler.

Ok ok

They will in a bit

Just wait

There's gonna be a new person joining in a few hours so we gotta get them in our plot then we can work from therr

[Shatter He/Him]

6 minutes ago, Hawks said:

they nod

Ok ok

They will in a bit

Just wait

There's gonna be a new person joining in a few hours so we gotta get them in our plot then we can work from therr

I want to speed up this side quest of Ryna's. Can I? I need to do a little planning.

[Keke They/he]

Just now, Shatter said:

I want to speed up this side quest of Ryna's. Can I? I need to do a little planning.

Yes

Just make sure we keep a place for my friend to join in in like an hour or so

[Shatter He/Him]

  

14 minutes ago, Hawks said:

they nod

Ryna found the mayor in his small council room, hunched over ledger papers and the stub of a candle. He looked up, brusque, and suspicious.

“You’re not from here,” he said.

“I’m not,” Ryna agreed. “But I’ve seen what’s happening to your woods.”
She set the Codex on the table and pressed her palm to its cover. The pages unfurled a quiet vision—trees felled, springs running thin, a downstream field failing the next season. It wasn’t prophecy. It was consequence, laid plain.

The mayor’s jaw tightened. “Those trees keep us warm and pay the mill. What do you want? To tell us to freeze and starve?”

“No.” Ryna’s voice stayed steady. “I want you to stop cutting the oldest growth. Leave the dome alone. I’ll help you replace what you lose: show you better planting cycles, alternative timber sources, and this is crucial, how protecting these trees keeps your water and your crops healthy. You keep your income; you avoid collapse next year.” She spoke facts simply: short-term loss countered by longer-term gain, trade routes they hadn’t considered, proof from the Codex of past collapses and recoveries. She named the decision-makers, the market the village relied on, and the single compromise that would save both sides.

The mayor stared at the vision, then at Ryna. The hard lines around his eyes softened. “If you’re right, we’ll lose less than we think. Show me the plan in writing. If it works, the cutters stop.”

Ryna nodded once, already noting the terms in the Codex. “I’ll draft it. You call the council tomorrow. I’ll meet them—calmly. No threats. Practical solutions.”

He stood, slow but resolved. “Do it. For the village.”

 

oh, that was a lot...

I'm going to take a break while I plan.

Edited September 18, 2025 by Shatter

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, Shatter said:

  

Ryna found the mayor in his small council room, hunched over ledger papers and the stub of a candle. He looked up, brusque, and suspicious.

“You’re not from here,” he said.

“I’m not,” Ryna agreed. “But I’ve seen what’s happening to your woods.”
She set the Codex on the table and pressed her palm to its cover. The pages unfurled a quiet vision—trees felled, springs running thin, a downstream field failing the next season. It wasn’t prophecy. It was consequence, laid plain.

The mayor’s jaw tightened. “Those trees keep us warm and pay the mill. What do you want? To tell us to freeze and starve?”

“No.” Ryna’s voice stayed steady. “I want you to stop cutting the oldest growth. Leave the dome alone. I’ll help you replace what you lose: show you better planting cycles, alternative timber sources, and this is crucial, how protecting these trees keeps your water and your crops healthy. You keep your income; you avoid collapse next year.” She spoke facts simply: short-term loss countered by longer-term gain, trade routes they hadn’t considered, proof from the Codex of past collapses and recoveries. She named the decision-makers, the market the village relied on, and the single compromise that would save both sides.

The mayor stared at the vision, then at Ryna. The hard lines around his eyes softened. “If you’re right, we’ll lose less than we think. Show me the plan in writing. If it works, the cutters stop.”

Ryna nodded once, already noting the terms in the Codex. “I’ll draft it. You call the council tomorrow. I’ll meet them—calmly. No threats. Practical solutions.”

He stood, slow but resolved. “Do it. For the village.”

 

oh, that was a lot...

..

Ok thats mot exactly how I figured you mwant. 

Thats not really how the village works... cause.... uhhhhhhhh gimme a second to see if I can work with this cause... the... the 

Hmmm math. 

[Shatter He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Hawks said:

..

Ok thats mot exactly how I figured you mwant. 

Thats not really how the village works... cause.... uhhhhhhhh gimme a second to see if I can work with this cause... the... the 

Hmmm math. 

Sorry

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Shatter said:

Sorry

Hmmmm cause this is an older timeline. Like before mayors and electricity. They have a chief and two advisors. The chief and advisors are only interested in growing the villiage and making money. There is a river near them that goes to the main kingdom which is how they get their word working stuff to sell.

and they are unaware of the existence of any nymphs and spirite. That being said they haven’t actually seen the dome cause from looking on the outside it just looks like a denser part of the forest. And there are alot of animals that lurk there like bears and wolves so if they did get close they would get attacked. But they have been upgrading their weapons and have been able to kill a the bears and wolves. 

And not all of the life trees are in the dome area but thats where everyone hangs out and lives regardless. 

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

1 hour ago, NameIess said:

"The latter seems most likely to me." Subversion said derisively. "But I haven't given up quite yet. The traveler and Nogard are still alive, after all."

"And if they were to die?" The first figure asked.

[NameIess]

1 hour ago, Hawks said:

The author was promptly ignoring the math work that had been set in front of them.

oh hello again! Great work on putting the traveler there. Im so happy erryin isn’t a mass murderer… again. They hum there is huh? I have a form of an idea. Can a blade get turned a plot blade?

“Not usually.” Subversion shrugged. “Though you can merge a weapon with a Plotblade, it’s not usually done.”

1 hour ago, Hawks said:

they give her a bug hug. “Thank you so much. I dont know what i would have done if you didn’t intervene.”

The traveler hugged Erryin back. “I hardly did anything. You just needed a fresh sense of perspective.”

48 minutes ago, Ashkaloda said:

Storms, I've missed some important stuff. Uhhh...

Taeidin, who had been silently observing, shakes his head. 

"Oh, it appears I... uhh... Yes. Conversation."

He looks over at Dark Cep. 

"Please don't kill that guy. That would make this much harder for me."

He frowns as he observes Erryin and the Traveller. 

"Why are they upset?"

@Kansas Stormcursed @Hawks @NameIess

“Trauma.” The traveler said. “And dark Cep.”

3 minutes ago, Sequence said:

"And if they were to die?" The first figure asked.

”If Nogard died? Not much. If the traveler died? Well, my question would be answered.”

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

”If Nogard died? Not much. If the traveler died? Well, my question would be answered.”

"Rather bleak, once again," the second figure mused. The first figure nodded.

"Have you ever considered adopting a pet?" The first figure asked. "Like a dog,"
"Or a cat," said the second figure.
"Or maybe a fish," said the first.
"Or perhaps a horse?"

[NameIess]

6 minutes ago, Sequence said:

"Rather bleak, once again," the second figure mused. The first figure nodded.

"Have you ever considered adopting a pet?" The first figure asked. "Like a dog,"
"Or a cat," said the second figure.
"Or maybe a fish," said the first.
"Or perhaps a horse?"

Subversion shook her head. “Why would I need a pet when I have characters to play with?”

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

24 minutes ago, NameIess said:

“Not usually.” Subversion shrugged. “Though you can merge a weapon with a Plotblade, it’s not usually done.”

The traveler hugged Erryin back. “I hardly did anything. You just needed a fresh sense of perspective.”

“Trauma.” The traveler said. “And dark Cep.”

”If Nogard died? Not much. If the traveler died? Well, my question would be answered.”

Taeidin considered this in silence for a moment. 

"Which one is that?"

1 hour ago, Shatter said:

Ryna’s gaze lingered on the forest beyond the clearing, her mind already running through possibilities. “I’ll have to watch for… others,” she murmured softly, almost to herself. She tapped the Codex lightly. “Some may help, some may hinder. Allies and obstacles… both can appear where you least expect them.” She adjusted the book in her arms, settling her stance. “Stay observant. Every person, every choice matters. If I misjudge even one, it could change everything.” Her eyes flicked to the village in the distance. “We’ll begin with the plan… but be ready for anything.”

Some of the TLT ones... Hey! Wait a sec. Erryin, Taeidin, Dark Cep and The Traveler are in a forest. Which forest? Where?

Also... The Traveller and The Chronicler. hehehe

Yes, more people. That is definitely what this character development plotline needs. (that was supposed to be lighthearted sarcasm im not sure that came off the way i intended)

On the plus side, it'll be very active. And given Rebus' plot is stagnating... 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 minute ago, Ashkaloda said:

Taeidin considered this in silence for a moment. 

"Which one is that?"

Yes, more people. That is definitely what this character development plotline needs. (that was supposed to be lighthearted sarcasm im not sure that came off the way i intended)

On the plus side, it'll be very active. And given Rebus' plot is stagnating... 

Yeah The very plot central right now is stagnating  

[Keke They/he]

34 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Not usually.” Subversion shrugged. “Though you can merge a weapon with a Plotblade, it’s not usually done.”

They hum ok ok. They giggle this is so fun! Ooh im excited. Ok ok ok, so could erryin get a plotblade after this quest they are on?? 

34 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Trauma.” The traveler said. “And dark Cep.”

Erryin chuckles, “yeah basically.”

35 minutes ago, NameIess said:

The traveler hugged Erryin back. “I hardly did anything. You just needed a fresh sense of perspective.”

“yeah but you were the perfect person to give it to me.”

also

@Ashkaloda

it wont let me quote for some reason

Ahem

YOUR WELCOME for stalling rebus!!!!!!

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

1 minute ago, Hawks said:

They hum ok ok. They giggle this is so fun! Ooh im excited. Ok ok ok, so could erryin get a plotblade after this quest they are on?? 

Erryin chuckles, “yeah basically.”

“yeah but you were the perfect person to give it to me.”

also

@Ashkaloda

it wont let me quote for some reason

Ahem

YOUR WELCOME for stalling rebus!!!!!!

No I wanted Rebus' plot to advance. The slow timeline is kinda screwing with my own planning, cause i think i introduced some things at the wrong time relative to when other things should be. Well, that's what i get for planning my plotline develop so far into the future from when i started tlt. At some point, deviations start piling up and the way i predicted things would go gets skewed. 

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Ashkaloda said:

No I wanted Rebus' plot to advance. The slow timeline is kinda screwing with my own planning, cause i think i introduced some things at the wrong time relative to when other things should be. Well, that's what i get for planning my plotline develop so far into the future from when i started tlt. At some point, deviations start piling up and the way i predicted things would go gets skewed. 

Well at least he hasn’t killed everyone yet. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

2 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Well at least he hasn’t killed everyone yet. 

He's also messing with Cep's plotline. I'm having to kill time waiting

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

2 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Well at least he hasn’t killed everyone yet. 

He killed a whole bunch of Chip's Horrors, but they were designed to die. Other than that though, I don't think he has killed anyone since Bat. 

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

He's also messing with Cep's plotline. I'm having to kill time waiting

Im trying to defend heirs lack of online status but its failing 

Just now, Ashkaloda said:

He killed a whole bunch of Chip's Horrors, but they were designed to die. Other than that though, I don't think he has killed anyone since Bat. 

Exactlyyyy

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

6 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Im trying to defend heirs lack of online status but its failing 

Exactlyyyy

Nope I lied. He killed Rebel. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Just now, Ashkaloda said:

Nope I lied. He killed Rebel. 

Who?

[Keke They/he]

Just now, Ashkaloda said:

Nope I lied. He killed Rebel. 

 

Just now, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Who?

Yeah

WHO>????

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

7 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Who?

7 minutes ago, Hawks said:

 

Yeah

WHO>????

It was a clone of him that had gone rogue and was actively working against him. It was one of the first things he did after getting Antagonist. (Maybe I just enjoy taking notes too much) See: 

On 7/2/2025 at 9:25 PM, Dragonheir said:

Rebel screamed, the bond with Cursed Treasure flaring far more powerfully than ever before. His soul strained, and suddenly went out, fully consumed. Rebel slumped forwards and turned to dust. Rebus blew out the last bit of Ordered Chaos energy on his finger, and smiled. 
Meanwhile, Cursed Treasure strained to stay with Lezterp, fully consuming Rebel’s soul. Lezterp - my bond is gone. Rebel is dead. 

Rebus nodded. “Many would agree. Many would call all of the Thread’s inhabitants weird.” 

Rebus smiled inside the mask and locked together all the utility fog in the air, acting in an instant. “If you insist,” he said, watching Aeon hopefully become immobilized. 

Rebus took notice, but did not interfere - Asharak was doing well, and Lezterp would presumably self-destruct.  

“Truly no idea what you are talking about,” Rebus said cheerfully. “I would offer to help, but I’m not sure I can do much without undue risk.” 
Oops… “Colleges. That was what you wanted in return for your help - education for your children.” 

“I doubt it - many of my emotions are gone, excised from my soul.” Rebus grinned at Bacon. “Now, I’ll be taking either the paper, or something else - you can choose, I suppose.” 

But yeah, he hasn't really killed anyone. Even the Scribe he sorta spared. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Just now, Ashkaloda said:

It was a clone of him that had gone rogue and was actively working against him. It was one of the first things he did after getting Antagonist. (Maybe I just enjoy taking notes too much) See: 

But yeah, he hasn't really killed anyone. Even the Scribe he sorta spared. 

Ohh huh

Ash, how are your notes this detailed

[Keke They/he]

3 minutes ago, Ashkaloda said:

It was a clone of him that had gone rogue and was actively working against him. It was one of the first things he did after getting Antagonist. (Maybe I just enjoy taking notes too much) See: 

But yeah, he hasn't really killed anyone. Even the Scribe he sorta spared. 

If im being honest i thought you were joking when you said you take notes on the Roleplay

2 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Ohh huh

Ash, how are your notes this detailed

Dude real cause like….

my notes consist of constantly going back through everyone’s previous posts and what not till I find what im looking for