World Building Initiative

[The Phantom God]

There's one humongous thing preventing the site from opening right now and that's the fact that the main locations haven't been fully fleshed out yet. There are two things that you as a member can do to help out. The first is that you can help suggest locations for Suzuran. But the second and possibly more important job is the location breakdown.

For every board on the site, I want to have a "lore" thread at the top that breaks down everything an enterprising writer might want to know about that location. This is to make it so that when I publish the site live and strangers start stopping by to check us out, they aren't left in the dark as to what locations are and can jump right in with their own ideas about how to use them.

And the best part is? Since lore threads are placed inside IC locations, you can earn some coins for writing them! A head start, if you will. Simply post below when you are ready to begin writing a lore thread for a given location so that there are no conflicting writers writing the same thread. (Note, only post right before you start writing. Not pre-emptively)

But for example, the following might be considered great information for a "lore" thread.

• Summarized description of what exactly the location is. (Is it a castle of illusions?)
• An image depicting the location.
• A description of the area surrounding the location and its geography, including any other noteworthy locations in or nearby it. If the temperature is unusual, you might include that too.
• Any publicly available knowledge, rumors, legend and heresy regarding the location
• Any types of obstacles you'd expect to find in the location. Certain types of monsters, environmental hazards, magical anomalies--etcetera

[Keiko]

As I post this, I am currently in progress of making Field Guides to Pwurp Island, in accordance to six different locales.

A Land of Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, and Rainbow to be exact.

[ALuigiMadeofCosmos]

Here's my pitch. Feel free to change whatever needed.

Arca Ruins
The Isolated Land Of Primp

Overview: “The rubbles from a supposed town or village that belonged to an ancient civilization. Despite the rather primitive-looking setting, some of these buildings still stand despite being probably millennia old. Exploring this place may uncover the most interesting of secrets...”

Description: The general picture is a destroyed town, almost the same size as Primp Town. Several houses made of stone and what could’ve been shops and a plaza reduced to nothing but rubble. This place is inhabited by no one, making it completely devoid of life under natural circumstances. A few of the buildings, while very beaten up, were spared from total destruction by the sands of time, with a strong possibility of housing something from the era in which this was still a flourishing village.

However, if one would go north from the plaza, they would be greeted by a special building atop of a hill. This building, unlike the others, seems to be mostly intact. It’s very big in it’s size and it has a stone decor of a Green Puyo at the entrance. Not much is known of what’s inside it aside from the fact that there’s multiple floors, making this building very much a mystery to many a person.

Rumo(u)rs and Legends: There’s speculation about what does the huge building has stored inside it. Some say it’s priceless treasure, others say a cursed artifact that is laying there waiting to be released upon the world. The rumo(u)r in question is yet to be completely debunked.

Native Threat Level: Ridiculously low, almost non-existent. There are no native threats to the locale unless one would count the wandering Puyos as enemies.

[The Phantom God]

ALuigiMadeofCosmos

puyopuyouniverse.proboards.com/board/63/arca-ruins Go ahead and post your lore thread here to collect your coins.

On that note, coin payout has been increased by 100%. This will remain until the site is ready to launch.

[ALuigiMadeofCosmos]

Made a new one for you. Once again, feel free to change whatever needed.

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Primp Town

Overview: “A town far removed from any other. Visits from the other parts of the world are scarce, leaving the town, while not very populated, pretty peaceful.”

Description: While there’s no nearby neighboring villages or towns, Primp Town is actually decently sized and pretty populated in spite of its disconnection from the world at large. Roads made of stone lead to the various areas of interest around town and various basic and small houses all the while being surrounded by a comfortable amount of flora.

Rising mages or magic enthusiasts may find something to look forward to in Primp Town’s Magic School. The place is considered very special for the town, led by the mysterious Ms. Accord. The winged emblem that the school students carry is a popular sight around town.

Historians or curious souls can visit the Precise Museum, curated by a benevolent demon known as Akuma. Hits such as the exploration of Arca Ruins, books of legends such as the Record of Sealing and the history of the town itself are only one of the few things that can be found there.

To buy trinkets, knick-knacks and whatever objects your heart may desire, Oshare’s shop is one’s destination. Just be sure to get properly dressed, because the clerk has been known to have some…low tolerance for lack of fashion.

Rumo(u)rs and Legends: There is heavy speculation as to how the city’s population came to be decently high in spite of its seclusion, though no historic records or research seem to have reached to a conclusion.

Native Threat Level: None. This place is as peaceful as one can get.

[The Phantom God]

ALuigiMadeofCosmos

Go ahead and make your post~

[Keiko]

Acryl Town

Overview
Acryl Town is the main ‘hub’ town of Pwurp Island, standing before the roads to the Lands of Color. It’s a seaside town that is home to the harbor that ferries travelers between Primp and Pwurp by boat.

Description
A cool sea breeze lightly blows in the air of Acryl Town making for a pleasing, welcoming experience. This is the only known town of Pwurp Island and is sparsely populated, but the community is quite welcoming. The brick pavements line the town square, complete with a fountain, making it quite a popular gathering spot. Flower beds line the sidewalks, giving some extra color to the already lively and colorful town. Cultures of all directions flourish in Acryl, such as Japanese culture and cooking being accessible to those unable or unwilling to visit a place like Suzuran. Being quite welcoming and open-minded, threats are relatively non-existent within town limits.

Surrounding the town square is a myriad of shops, its food made with natural ingredients from the source. Bakery, pastry shop, grocery store, you name it! All of them are neatly lined up, stocked with fresh goods. The fishmonger is especially well-stocked with fresh fish and seafood, for those who wish to cook a delicious fish dish. The restaurants are well known for their seafood dishes, especially the seafood curry.

Proceeding past the town square, three other areas extend from Acryl, the Pwurp Island Academy, the Prisma Guild Center, and the residential area.

The island academy is a satellite magic school for the townfolk who are unable to visit Primp Town for whichever reason. It is surprisingly well-maintained, allowing visiting Primp students to review their spells without worry of studying incorrect material. Next to the academy is a library, stocked with books left and right with magic, history, and some other leisurely tales to the curious bookworms.

As the island has yet to be fully discovered, the Prisma Guild Center is established for that reason. It exists for the adventurers that wish to group up and scout the island and report back the findings. The formalities of registration are required, but it is rather quick and painless.

Lastly, the residential area is the more down-to-earth, quieter part of town for those who want to somewhere to unwind and take it easy.

Rumors
Dimensional anomalies are strikingly high, to the point where you may encounter alternate versions of yourself.

[The Phantom God]

Keiko,

You have the go ahead to post! puyopuyouniverse.proboards.com/board/73/acryl-town

[katynyan]

Here's my pitch of Suzuran's Shopping District:

Overview: The heart of Suzuran. This place is nearby the Suzuran Junior High School, and as well as the streets where Andou Ringo and Maguro Sasaki lives. You know it's the place when you see the large gate with green pillars.

Description: Suzuran's Shopping District is like your ordinary street filled with shops at the side. They sell various kinds of things, from foods, cosmetics, souvenirs... they have everything! The shopping buildings are mostly tall and have two floors, as some of the shops are family business.

One of the shops that is a family business is Andou Greengrocers, handled by Andou Ringo's family. They sell many kinds of fruit and vegetable, and you can guarantee it's fresh. Another example is a fishmonger handled by Sasaki Maguro's family. Besides those shops though, there are many others and that what's makes the shopping district lively and peaceful.

Accompanying the shopping district is their iconic gate with green pillars. This is an icon of Suzuran's Shopping District and as well as the entrance to the street itself. Besides that, they have the road with cement as their material, like your iconic road for vehicles. Although, they have been planning to replace those roads with red bricks, to make the streets more colorful. There are also street signs at the side, mostly due to many students went to the Suzuran Junior High School through the shopping district first.

Rumors: No rumors have been made into canon.

Native Threat Level: Medium low. In some days, burglars, robbers, and thieves lurk in the night to steal money or products from the shops. In the day however, they are almost nonexistent.

Please tell me if there's something missing!

[Keiko]

Purpureus Mire

Overview
A purple-colored swamp closed off with by a barrier that traps in its noxious fumes. Curious travelers are ill-advised to wander around freely, lest they fall victim to the poisonous waters.

Description
The signs erected by previous travelers exist for very good reason. Death is blatantly written through its dreary purples and dark grays that envelop the swamp. The trees are devoid of foliage, the trunks have become a lifeless aged gray, making them utterly useless as raw material. Violet-colored toadstools are abundant, emitting a cloud of toxic spores if disturbed in any way. Some of the wicked ones are known to use these mushrooms for deadly concoctions. The waters are a viscous purple, bubbling with fumes that is sure to make someone sick. If one were to fall in, do not at all costs let any of the waters enter your systems. Ingesting but a single drop will cause the deadly poison to spread from the inside within minutes. Food that falls in will become inedible globs of mush within seconds, but apples curiously turn a sickly indigo-violet color if they were doused with the water. Escape must be made with haste, as it can poison the unfortunate ones via skin contact.

The boggy terrain is the safest part of the marsh, but a haven from dangers it is not. Sinking into the ground is not uncommon, and requires an observant eye to spot the unsafe points. If you find yourself stuck, stay calm and carefully pry yourself from the ground. Panicking will likely make you sink further. To the treasure hunters, one may find some curious oddities if they decide the dig up the boggy dirt, but it is mostly made up of corpses and skeletons that fell victim. Preserved foodstuffs will more than likely have fermented into a more toxic concotion that makes it unsafe for consumption.

In spite of the dangers, adventurers have one particular reason for visiting such a dangerous swamp. Magical amethysts thrive in this dangerous marsh, growing on the rockfaces scattered in the waters. These gems can be used as material for special jewelry once cleansed from the toxic air. They are oddly high in number, but it is because harvesting them is next to impossible. Because they grow in the middle of the swampy waters, safely getting within reach is a large obstacle. Trying to pry them from the rocks also holds the risk of shattering them, or having them plunge into the bottom of the marsh. Travelers who do manage to harvest them, have often been killed before they could take them out of the swamp.

Due to the chances of poisoning being incredibly high, its danger rating is Hazardous, and must only be walked upon by the well-traveled and well-prepared. Antitoxins are a must.

Rumors
It is said the “Bewitching Apple Peddler” takes residence in this toxic ground, occasionally leaving her hut to sell her apples. She dresses like a traditional witch of old, but her hair is a strikingly apple red, tied into two spiral pigtails. If she offers you an apple, it is best you decline.

[Keiko]

Waku Puyo Land Ruins

Overview
What remains of the fallen, mystical Waku Puyo Land. Once a bustling amusement park, Waku Puyo Land was a "high tech" place known for its ever-changing labyrinths, which has since then been claimed by nature.

Description
Waku Puyo Land was an amusement park, created with a mythical artifact called the "Space-time Crystal". However, behind the scenes, the crystal gained sentience thanks to a dark wizard's meddling. The crystal attained an identity, a physical form, but eventually met its demise. The crystal shattered, taking all that it built with it. The aftermath of the explosion left the entire amusement park in ruins. The attractions are in shambles, the plaza is in a depressingly sad state, and not a single person is left. The entire staff had either evacuated, or were wiped by the explosion.

If one were to explore, one could make out what establishments used to be here. The entrance arch is nothing but rubble, but one could tell where the general entrance is by the fallen green Puyo laden in the debris. This was the entrance to the first attraction, the Puyo Puyo Dungeon. Near the right of said rubble are the exposed metal foundations of the Information Booth, and the destroyed hut that used to be an Item Shop. At the four corners of Waku Puyo Land, four more attractions stood before the visitors, each associated with an element.

To the the southwest, the crumbled rock of Fire Mountain stood there. The torches that once decorate the entrance have now gone to disrepair, left in nothing but ash. The northwest is the Horror House, now in complete shambles. The north, the fallen Water Paradise; its pools of water now dried up. The northeast, the Wonder Jungle; now deforested and devoid of fauna. And finally, the southeast, the Starlight Stage; where light is no longer illuminated. All of the attractions are a shell of its former glory.

One could find the magic arrays that lead into the dungeons, but alas, they have been since rendered non-functional. The magic concentration, however, has surfaced to the main grounds, resulting in magical arrays of various effects taking form on the premises. Some may prove useful, but others may be harmful, so choose your magic arrays wisely and with caution.

While the monsters dwelling in the attractions have since been eliminated, this does not mean the ruins are devoid of them. Newer creatures have taken refuge in the fallen amusement park, though they are not of Code Red danger levels. One could find common Puyo wandering about, as well as the various common Madou World fauna. As such, the Waku Puyo Land Ruins has a Low to Moderate danger rating.

Curiously, the Ultimate Tower, the former housing place of the Space-time Crystal, is gone without a trace.

Rumors
The Ultimate Tower's disappearance is currently undergoing investigation, as it's been marked a high-grade temporal anomaly.