>>1129473
Are there any important runes we should be trying to make?
Why was Silv there when we first awakened?
What is the nature of the Void?

how did we end up in the void?

I've picked up a few things in the short time we've traveled through it and all evidence points to how we ended up here not being a happy story but having a straight answer would still be welcomed.

>>1129472
What exactly is the void?

Is there a way to stop the void from growing?

And can I marry you?

>>1129475
>>1129503
+1 to nature of the Void

>>1129475
+1 to important Runes

>>1129474
>>1129475
Sort of in the vein of these, but how are we and Silv connected?

>>1129473
These need to be questions that answer things which will help sylv.
I wanna sate my curiosity too, but before we ask, lets see if theres any burning question weve being trying to answer that would make silvs life better first or more survivable.

Hey... what about her memory fragments? Is there a question we could askvthat would help her unlock partsvofbherself? Even hint towards what we should do?

Maaaaybe we can save one question for curiosity.
I do wanna understand the nature of the void.
A lot.
My money is still on it being a graveyard of worlds.
Fragments of lost worlds or realities being slowly rendered down by the voidling ecosphere. Like the process that breaks down carrion on a multiversal scale.
Some of thevfragments may bevthibgs removedvftom other still healthy places...
Argh... thats whyvwevneed a focus on useful things.
I could have a hundred questions for curiosity and id still want more.

1/1 Tetsi 2026/07/20(Mon)19:18 No. 1129631 ID: 091137
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>Does the child have a purpose she is supposed to fulfill?
>Are there any important runes we should be trying to make? Why was Silv there when we first awakened? What is the nature of the Void?
>how did we end up in the void? I've picked up a few things in the short time we've traveled through it and all evidence points to how we ended up here not being a happy story but having a straight answer would still be welcomed.
>What exactly is the void?
>Is there a way to stop the void from growing?
>+1 to nature of the Void, +1 to important Runes, Sort of in the vein of these, but how are we and Silv connected?
>>1129624

The figure has decided to answer generally about the Void.
”The Void is where everything eventually ends up at the end. Everything beyond everything.”

”Every world tends to have its own void, but that void is still ultimately part of that world. The Void is everything beyond the world itself, the space between all other worlds. The Origin and the End. As ████ put it, a ‘graveyard of worlds’.”

”I suppose I should explain a world's lifecycle while I’m at it. A world is ‘born’ from the Void, but isn't clear how. The ‘death’ of a world tends to be much simpler. A world can only go on for so long till it cannot sustain its boundary, be it naturally or… forcefully. Not everything falls into the Void due to the death of a world however. It could be as simple as falling through the thinnest crack in the world's boundary, or trying to rewrite a world's foundation.”

”What will your second question be?”

>>1129631
Alright, about Silv next. How can we cure her amnesia?

>>1129632
+1 to this

Okay, but what happens if the Void becomes too populated, to the point that it becomes a living galaxy?

>>1129638
probably the same thing that happens to every other world? it eventually falls and becomes what the void was before

Why is it that Silv or ourselves can’t recall how we ended up in the void or even where we came from despite everyone else we bump into clearly recalling where the came from and at least have an idea how they got here?

>>1129639
Maybe...
The whole thing is a cycle.
The voidlings break everything down into runes.they combine to create something new... and a critical mass of them births... a world.
Renewal.
And us?
Were the abberation.

>>1129666
<throws up devil horns>
Perfect question.
We are different, us and sylv
Knowing why will be useful.

>>1129666
Good question.

1/1 Tetsi 2026/07/23(Thu)19:57 No. 1129764 ID: 091137
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>Alright, about Silv next. How can we cure her amnesia?
>+1 to this.
>Why is it that Silv or ourselves can’t recall how we ended up in the void or even where we came from despite everyone else we bump into clearly recalling where they came from and at least have an idea how they got here?
>Good question.
>Okay, but what happens if the Void becomes too populated, to the point that it becomes a living galaxy?
>probably the same thing that happens to every other world? it eventually falls and becomes what the void was before
>Maybe… The whole thing is a cycle. The voidlings break everything down into runes.they combine to create something new... and a critical mass of them births... a world.

The figure thinks for a moment. She decides to speak on the child.
”Amnesia isn’t that uncommon of a thing. You simply need to be in a situation that would trigger a memory to regain what you've lost. A loss of memory could simply be from a hit on the head, a traumatic experience, or magic. You and Tetsi… are a bit different however.”

”I can feel the connection waning. Best make your final question count.”

>>1129764
You've talked about the void and the child. It's time to talk about runes, then.

>>1129764
What runes should we be aiming for?

Is there anything we can do for you, out there?

what they hell are we suppose to show them in a reality made up from bits and bobs of other reality being slowly torn apart? We didn't even spawn near anything that could hint towards where we were popped into this world... That wasn't the last question by the way.

question question... uhhhhh... oh, were should we go next in the void to either gather more resources or discover more ruins? We have kind of just been wondering aimlessly hoping to get lucky but having an actual direction could be nice.

>>1129764
I was under the impression we were Tetsi. Is Tetsi the staff a separate individual that is only a conduit to us?

>>1129769
We gotta ask about the secret, forbidden runes found in other worlds like...

the Knockers Rune

>>1129777
Oh, that's a good idea. Having an overarching goal would sure be nice.

>>1129778
I mean, I figured that the question was about Tetsi. Otherwise... well, I know how and why I'm here after all, and I imagine so do you.
But we were told from the beginning that we were in something like Tetsi's subsconscious, not ours.

>>1129777
I concur.

Either
What's the most important rune we can collect?
Or
What's the secret to breeding Voidlings for specialized rune farms?

1/3 Tetsi 2026/07/28(Tue)01:13 No. 1130038 ID: 091137
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>Is there anything we can do for you, out there?
”I am merely a fragment of wisdom, nothing for you to help me with.”

>You've talked about the void and the child. It's time to talk about runes, then.
>What runes should we be aiming for?
>We gotta ask about the secret, forbidden runes found in other worlds like… the ████████ rune
>oh, were should we go next in the void to either gather more resources or discover more ruins? We have kind of just been wandering aimlessly hoping to get lucky but having an actual direction could be nice.
>Oh, that's a good idea. Having an overarching goal would sure be nice.
>What's the most important rune we can collect?
>I was under the impression we were Tetsi. Is Tetsi the staff a separate individual that is only a conduit to us?
>I mean, I figured that the question was about Tetsi. Otherwise... well, I know how and why I'm here after all, and I imagine so do you. But we were told from the beginning that we were in something like Tetsi's subsconscious, not ours.

The figure taps her fingers on the table as it begins to fade away.
”The Void is infinite and with no direction, so you must choose a direction for yourself. You’ve done so before, but perhaps ask the others what they would like? As for runes…”

The figure stands up and approaches you.
”To gain runes from worlds, you must obtain them from those worlds, or hope they fall into the Void somehow. Many runes are incredibly difficult to obtain, unable to rely solely on luck and Voidlings. You’d need to be a bit more purposeful to distill a rune from matter itself. For example… the void itself has a rune, and I imagine you may know where it may come, and the intrinsic impossibility of getting it from Voidlings themselves. The only other fragment of wisdom I can grant you is…”

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The dream is collapsing.
”...Tremor and Ore.”

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You blink awake. Seems everyone went to sleep (except Galena). You have things to think about, would you like to wait till everyone is awake, or talk to Galena now?

Galena Galena Galena!!! We just had a really weird dream!!!

>>1130039
Hmm! I'm not sure what that'll do. What's a more earthy ore...? Gemstones maybe?

And a void rune exists... but we can't get it from voidlings, since... they can't eat void and thus can't get its rune for us that way?
Hmm, I suppose we'll have to ask Silv about distilling matter for runes.

>talk to Galena first?
Well I guess we can talk to her about the information we learned about the void's nature. Bad news for her I suppose, it means her world is dead. Maybe not surprising news I guess. ...Mel might get a bit more upset from this information, but it's possible her world isn't dead, just that that one part of it got shunted into the void due to the conflict.
As for Silv's world... we woke up on such a tiny island I can't help but think we didn't arrive here in the normal way. Could it be we were sent here on purpose? Or maybe her world knew about the void and that their world would eventually die, and we were made as a way to escape that fate? We contain a lot of minds, so maybe... we were supposed to carry their civilization here? Maybe Silv is meant to be a kind of blueprint for us to eventually make more bodies to contain our minds, once we get enough raw materials and runes. Except, why send a child? Something must have gone wrong.

Huh, well that happened. Let’s follow dream lady’s advice and ask Galena what she’d like to do next. As well as just talk to Galena since we really haven’t gotten a chance to yet.

>>1130044
>And a void rune exists... but we can't get it from voidlings, since... they can't eat void and thus can't get its rune for us that way?
Voidlings are made of voidmatter. When they eat matter, they transform it into runes. When they eat runes (which they normally can't) they turn into runelings. When they eat voidmatter, they become bigger. And voidmatter itself can be infused with runes to become something new. I think we need to pursue this line of logic to get to the void rune. Might need to get a voidling to a dangerously big size without letting it get infused with a rune...

>it's possible her world isn't dead, just that that one part of it got shunted into the void due to the conflict.
This is what she herself told us, and tracks with what the lady said, so.

>maybe... we were supposed to carry their civilization here?
Considering the conversation, I'm beginning to think it may not make much sense to consider scenarios where we (not Tetsi) aren't... well, us. I think we're just meant to be the ones who tuned in.

Hey Galena, we found something in our dreams - Tremor + Ore. Mind doing some science?

>>1130040
Galena
Is silv ok?
Weve never done that before.
Or infront of her.
Shes may have been worried.

>>1130047
I know what youre thinking, but only silv can combine runes

>>1130040
Do the skeptiks sleep too? Are they cute when they're asleep?

We can't move much so let's get Galena to check for us.

>>1130054
Good point. From everyone else's perspective, we just bsod'd out of nowhere.

>>1130112
Well, considering we're just leaning against the wall(?), and nobody's standing around worried, I don't imagine there was TOO much consternation

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>Hey Galena, we found something in our dreams - Tremor + Ore. Mind doing some science?
>I know what youre thinking, but only silv can combine runes
It’s a known fact only Silv can manipulate runes directly (except for the Manapulse Nexus), so you decide to talk to her about it later.

>Do the skeptiks sleep too? Are they cute when they're asleep?
You peek around to see Accident, Break, and Cross sleeping in a pile. You suppose it’s sorta cute.

2/3 Tetsi 2026/08/08(Sat)02:09 No. 1130716 ID: 091137
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You float over towards Galena, who is currently sweeping dirt. She turns to face you.
“Master Tetsi, it is good to see you. How did you rest? You retired before everyone else.”
>Huh, well that happened. Let’s follow dream lady’s advice and ask Galena what she’d like to do next. As well as just talk to Galena since we really haven’t gotten a chance to yet.
>Galena, Is silv ok? Weve never done that before. Or infront of her. Shes may have been worried.
>Good point. From everyone else's perspective, we just bsod'd out of nowhere.
>Well, considering we're just leaning against the wall(?), and nobody's standing around worried, I don't imagine there was TOO much consternation
>>1130044
>>1130046
For some reason, you can’t seem to mention the figure, just the information they provided.
“...I see, so that’s why you retired early. You have gained information that shall be useful to us. While I have you here Master Tetsi, I should update you on what occurred while you were asleep.”

“Mel did do some cooking, but she initially used the Everburn. After a few minutes, she ruined a perfectly good pan by burning a hole through it, leaving a pile of metallic ash. Master Silv suggested we keep it, so I stored it in a jar. Besides that, she cooked a meal using ingredients from her home. She says she’ll have to practice cooking with some of the more exotic ingredients.”

“As for what to do next, personally I would like Master Silv to have a proper place to rest, though the newly acquired blankets help. However, Mel provided insight in procuring some sort of vessel to obtain more supplies in bulk. Other than that, runes, so we may have more land to work with.”

“I’m not sure what you mean by ‘distilling matter’, but it sounds like something to do with alchemy. Unfortunately, I have no knowledge on Alchemy, or how it can be used to create Runes. I apologize.”

You decide to wait for Silv and Mel to wake up, but in the meantime, you decide to inspect the metal ash created from the Everburn.

Elemental Ash[Ore]
An element burned to its most base form.
Runic Affinity: Ore.

Well, now we know not to stand in lit Everburn for any prolonged amount of time. Perhaps this ability will be useful to us?

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Eventually, Silv and the others wake up, and you’re able to get their opinions on what to do.
“As I see it, we’re limited by how much we can actually bring here at once. Either we get a boat or something, or we make one. No idea if a boat would even work here though.”

“I’d like more runes, but Mel makes a good point, so I’m fine with going with her idea.”

“Chirp!”

“Grah!”

You do a quick bit ‘housework’ before you head out.
x6 Runes obtained from Voidlings.
Harvested Glowshrooms and Toxigrowth fruits.

Options for Dowsing:
-Runes
-Boat
-Other
Provide an Environmental keyword

Also, choose who will be in your party! Available members are:
Galena, Mel, Fern, and the Fodders.

>>1130716
Elemental ash, huh? That seems like something related to alchemy.
Also yes, I expected everburn to burn literally anything we put it on. Nice to know the ash isn't useless. Hmm, can we burn voidmatter with that? That's probably a way to get a void rune, by burning it to ash and then using alchemy to make a rune.

>>1130717
>boat?
Pretty good idea. The main problem is pushing it off the edge of a landmass, but it should work pretty much the same way bodily floating in the void works. I wonder if we can direct it with wind magic, if we have a sail? Normally that's too troll-physics to work, but it is magic...

Dowsing:
Boat!
Environment: seasonal.

Oh right, party members. Bring Mel for sure since she's interested in finding ingredients and the boat's her idea anyway. Galena seems fine at home. We'll bring the Fodders for some team building and also so they understand they need to earn their keep. Let's take Fern too, shouldn't be too dangerous this time.

And since we have some extra runes, let's combine Tremor and Ore before we leave!

Don't worry Galena, we've been trying to get better shelter arrangements going since Fern joined the team and in all that time we got a single tent set up. I'm sure in 3 to 4 more islands we'll finally get enough supplies to get 2 tents set up or if we really get lucky with building materials possibly a shack. The dream is there, you just got to hope for it.

Speaking of Fern though I say we take Fern and the Fodders since we haven't hung out with Fern in awhile and they seemed to have hit it off pretty will with the Fodders already so having them around will probably make traveling with them less awkward since we were all fighting each other not to long ago.

Oh for Dowsing I say
Boat
and for environment I'd say
Tropical

what, where better to find a boat then where there is water?

dowse for boat, we'll need to experiment with propulsion, but that can't happen until we have one to experiment with.

boats are usually where its SALTY right?

>>1130717
Boat!
And
Dank

>>1130715
Aww.

>>1130716
So the Everburn can be used for the distilling. Good to know.

>Somewhere to sleep
We've been trying to get the Nexus to spit us out something pre-fabbed, but it's looking like we might need to build it ourselves. Meaning those of us with hands. We'll be happy to help as a level measure, though.

>>1130717
Things float in the void, so a boat should work as long as we develop a way to steer and stop without crashing into wherever we're going.

Let's douse specifically for a HOUSE BOAT. That might give us two of what we need, a vessel to outfit for void travel and a structure with space for living in when we're on the move. A mobile base.

Seconding the TROPICAL keyword. Usually where you find that sort of thing.

>Party members
Mel and Fern.

Leave Galena and the Fodders in charge of putting together a better home base shelter with the new materials from the nexus. Galena probably knows better what to do with it, and the Fodders can be her go-fers.

...keyword...
...'liminal'.

>>1130717
Dowse: Airship

Earth boat!! It'd be fun to have an earth boat