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  1. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    30. Who’s important in your world? I'll highlight some of the whos whos! This is Mario Mario, plumber and adventurer extraordinaire. He came here from another world and has been saving the day ever since. This is Mario's brother Luigi Mario. He seems fearful, but being brave isn'\ about...
  2. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    29. How do people communicate with each other in your world? Most Earth-like methods of communication exist. Letters seem to be the most popular, however. Princess Peach is known for her royal invitations promising cake.
  3. Umbramatic

    Pokémon Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Tales Of Arrival (PMD X Tales Of Symphonia)
    Threadmarks: Chapter 7

    Well, here we are. A new chapter. My writing process is slowly regaining its efficiency. But I'll just let you have at this one. Get ready for... Chapter 7: Going Deeper The group kept travelling along. It was a lovely day outside. The breeze fluttered by Kratos' big ears. Everyone kept a...
  4. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    28. What is the cycle of life and death in your world? All living beings in this world come to an end eventually. However some insistent on sticking around somehow. Ghosts such as Boos and Peepas and skeletons such as Dry Bones ike to lurk around abandoned buildings and castles, clinging to...
  5. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    27. How do people get around in your world? Warp Pipes are the go-to method of transportation in the Kingdoms. They can take you anywhere in a flash- even to other worlds! However the carnivorous Piranha Plants have a bad habit of infesting them... Better bring a Fire Flower just in case.
  6. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    26. What sorts of art exist in your world? Artistic expression is very important in the various Kingdoms. An art academy known as Mario Paint even exists to hone the talent of artists and musicians. Even the KKoopa Kingdom is highly artistic - even if lots of it is propaganda for their king...
  7. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    25. What do people carry with them on a daily basis in your world? Everyone always keeps at least one Power Up with them. These are typically kept in bags or boxes or holsters appropriate for the Power-Up in question, boxes called ? Blocks being the most common. Care must be taken not to...
  8. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    24. What places are still unexplored in your world? The great adventurer Mario has visited many places. But there are some depths in the earth and reaches of space he has never reached. But they are merely the settings of future adventures.
  9. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    23. What’s the sky like in your world? The sky typically looks like a normal Earth sky. However there are places where it takes on unusual colors and patterns, or it's stuck at a specific time of day. And out in space, a teeming amount of planets and platetoids exist with their own gravity.
  10. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    22. What do people do for fun in your world? There is a festival known as Mario Party held every few years. The denizens of the kingdoms gather to participate in a living board game with an assortment of side games. However competition gets fierce, to the point some worry it qualifies as a...
  11. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    21. What do people do for work in your world? Construction jobs are the most common jobs in The Mushroom Kingdom. The Toads work together to construct "courses" of various obstacles to deter invaders. Some of these are sure to make a plumber's head spin.
  12. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    20. What sorts of weapons & armor are used in your world? Power-Ups tend to be the weapons of choice. Fire and Ice Flowers in particular are often weaponized. Notably, the construct species known as Bob-ombs are LIVING weapons.
  13. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    19. How are wars fought in your world? The great Mushroom Koopa War has raged off and on for hundreds of years. Only the Kong Kremling Klash rivals it in scope. More traditional weapons are sometimes used, but the primary weapons in these wars are Power Ups such as Mushrooms and Flowers.
  14. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    18. What is clothing and fashion like in your world? People in this world trend toward rather simpler clothing. The same type of clothing is often very popular on a cultural level. This isn't universal, however, and many actively break norms.
  15. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    17. What’s medicine and healthcare like in your world? The mystical 1-Up mushroom is the main source of medicine in this world. Eating one will revitalize anyone in an instant. Efforts are being taken to mass produce them, though they are inconsistent in terms of results.
  16. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    16. What magic exists in your world? Though it's inconsistent who has them, a good amount of beings in this world have supernatural powers. One of the most prominent are the Magikoopas, a sorcerous subspecies of Koopa. Led by their leader Kamek, they are an important part of the Koopa Kingdom's...
  17. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    15. What technology is used in your world? Most technology is around an Earth 2020s level, as of my visit. There is one Professor E. Gadd I met who has made many technological advancements with his inventions. He remains rather obscure, however, except in the realm of paranormal studies.
  18. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    14. What do people eat in your world? Normal Earth-like foods tend to be common in the Kingdoms. However, there is a much greater variety of edible mushrooms and fungus-based dishes, derived from Power Up mushrooms and otherwise. The Mushroom Kingdom is naturally the largest exporter of these...
  19. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    13. What flora covers your world? There are an astonishing array of mushrooms and flowers in this world. Many even give notable benefits, such as larger size or control over fire, when consumed. These and other flora are cultivated by the residents of this world for their beneficial effects, or...
  20. Umbramatic

    Worldbuilding June

    12. What fauna inhabit your world? Many non-sapient creatures inhabit the world as well as sapient ones. Most are harmless,, but some will attack on sight - especially if the target is a mustachioed plumber or any of his friends. One of the friendlier examples are the Poochies, doglike...
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