Completed World domination? Threads of Fate (aka Dewprism) MEGATHREAD!

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Yes, he knew that he was not fully human, but he could never imagine that he was an android created with the purpose of freeing Cthulhu from its jail. Even so, he takes it rather well. Meanwhile, in another, much worse and absurdly overrated jrpg, the moment the protagonist discovers he's a cheap clone of the main villain, he suffers a complete physical and mental breakdown (literally).


PS: Psychonauts is awesome, no matter what you think about the art direction, it's still better than "realistic" brown like other games do.

^
BRO, Cloud is one of the best protagonists of all time! Of all time!



MOAR Derpism, PLOX.

Rue's route, Part XVI: Rue in the Sky with Dragons



Some crazy stuff happened, I think we need to visit a local pub to calm our nerves.





Wait. Those may in fact be legendary items.
Are you talking about this sword, shield and helmet?
I suppose most people would see them as a sword, shield and helmet. But they are not what they seem. That sword is actually a kitchen knife, the shield is a frying pan, and the helmet is a pot. What are you holding is not battle gear but kitchenware.
Really...? Then I guess they're of no use to me.
I'll hold on to them for you if you wish. I could really use those items.



Thank you. Now, I'll be able to prepare my special dishes. My monster dishes are very nutritious. I'll serve them to you for free from now on. Of course, you'll have to provide me with the ingredients.



I don't have that much gudons on me, so it's hunting time.





















...












We then go hunt some more.



While grinding hunting at the Raging Mountains I accidentally stumble upon this guy and advance the plot

Whassup?
What are you doing here!?
What are you, stupid or what? I'm here to kick your butt. What, you thought you'd just sneak by and ride some washed-up dragon into Valen's fortress? Pshhh, I can read you like a comic book. So what's it gonna be? You gonna back down, or you gonna fight?



I have to go to Valen's fortress. I'm getting the Dewprism, no matter what!
Can't let you do that no matter what.



I ain't holdin' back! I don't care if you beg or cry! Yeah. I'm warm. You're over.





This fight goes almost exactly as the previous one.





He just jumps around, no new tricks.







I'm Trap Master! I NEVER lose! Never! This is bull!!!







What the...!?
You're such a wuss! I got no power left for that kinda crap. Used it all up in our fight. I prolly can't even give you a scratch with what I got left. Maybe I shoulda done it anyway... But I promised him I wouldn't die in vain. What are you waiting for? Get outta here!
So we're done here?
Yea... But your battle ain't over yet. Mode Master's waiting for you up ahead.
It doesn't matter. I'm not stopping now.
Oh yea!? Then go on and get killed!
......











Mode Master! You can't affect me with that disguise anymore!



Shut up and take off that disguise!
... And if I refuse?
Then I'll make you!
I see... Well, I guess I won't be able to fight like this. Rue, this is your last chance. Submit to Doll Master. He is your brother, after all.
I don't care if he's my brother! I'll never forgive him! And I'll never forgive you for taunting me with Claire's image!
How foolish... You and I have the same power, yet we're at opposite ends. I serve Doll Master, and you defy him...





Now you die. Goodbye, Rue. Let's see who's better.











I must admit that she (?) is quite tough!

...and it's only now that I realized, that her portrait should've been









Sorry, but what else can I do?
Hey!



I can't stop you from getting to Valen's fortress. But remember, you won't accomplish anything there. Psycho Master will surely defeat you. You're no match for him. Even if you defeat him by chance, you will never defeat Doll Master.



He will surely achieve his goal and prevail in glory. I'm gonna live to see that day and be reunited with him. It's too late, Rue. You will never stop him.
......









Wylaf, I've come again to ask for your help.
I KNOW. YOU WISH TO GO TO VALEN'S FORTRESS. I WILL HELP YOU. TAKE THIS.



I GIVE YOU MY POWER. YOU CAN ASSUME MY FORM ONCE. NOW GO. SOAR TO VALEN'S FORTRESS.
Thank you. Um...



I SEE YOU ARE TROUBLED. TELL ME.
...Alright.

Later...

I've come this far because I believed it was my duty to save Claire. But Doll Master told me that I'm just another doll forged by Valen... He said my real duty is to resurrect Valen.
SO YOU WILL JOIN DOLL MASTER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS?
No! But...there's a chance it might happen. Doll Master has the power to control me. He made me destroy the Book of Cosmos... If I go to Valen's fortress, he might gain control over me again to use me for his plan. I might end up destroying the world!
Hurr, hurr, hurr, hurr, hurr.



MY JUDGMENT HAS NOT CHANGED. YOU WILL NOT DESTROY THE WORLD. YOU HAVE STRENGTH BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION. YOUR STRENGTH COMES FROM YOUR WILL, NOT FROM YOUR DUTY. RUE, IT IS YOUR WILL TO SAVE CLAIRE, NOT YOUR DUTY.
What?
WHY DO YOU WISH TO SAVE CLAIRE? ARE YOU FOLLOWING SOMEONE'S ORDERS?
No.
INDEED, YOUR WISH TO SAVE CLAIRE CAME FROM WITHIN YOU. IT IS YOUR SWORN PROMISE. IT IS YOUR WILL.
My will...?
FULFILLING DUTIES FOR THE SAKE OF OTEHRS IS IMPORTANT AT TIMES. HOWEVER, IF YOU BECOME BOUND BY YOUR DUTIES, YOU WILL BE NOTHING BUT A PUPPET. RUE, IF YOU WISH TO BREAK OUT OF YOUR WRETCHED DESTINY, FOLLOW YOUR WILL TO THE END.



YOU ARE YOUR OWN. NOW GO, AND CARRY OUT YOUR WILL.



Thank you, Wylaf! Goodbye!




:p






Some more incline awaits us at the tavern.





Why don't you join us for a drink?
...
No way! You got the dragon's wings!? How did you get a dragon to help you? You're like one of those dragonslayers in the games.
You really are something. You've come a long way.
I didn't make it alone. I made it this far because the doctor, you guys, and everyone helped me. Also savestates.



Oh, come on. Don't get all humble on us.
He's always been humble. Unlike the immature idiot I've been hanging around.



I was talking about you.
What!? Oh, come on, Milady! ...Immature, huh? Maybe you're right. I better start gettin' my act together, or Rue's gonna leave me behind.
What do you mean?
You forgot!? I told you. You're my lifelong rival. We'll fight again, someday.
You don't stand a chance.
I have my acts. Maybe if I act like Rue, I'll be able to beat him.
... You're hopeless. So when are you leaving. You're gonna go get the [relic] pretty soon, right?
Yeah and--
You're gonna save... Claire, was it?



Sheez, how can you be so selfless and risk your life?
I'll be fine. Really. I can't wait to get her back.
That's the spirit.
Good luck, Rue.
Happy hunting, man!
Thanks, guys. I hope I see you again.





Hmm, I don't have those. But I remember seeing them at Mel's place. Let's pay her a visit.



Didn't Wylaf give you his wings?
Yes.
Well, what are you waiting for? Aren't you gonna go after the [relic]? Ohh... You're having second thoughts?





...
You can't answer me? So you are having second thoughts.
...Maybe.
Ok, let me ask you something else. Rue... Why do you want the Dewprism?
To bring Claire back.
But you know that there's a big risk if you get the Dewprism. It might start an irreversible catastrophe that could destroy the world. You might be able to save Claire, but thousands, even millions, may lose their lives. Worst case, Claire might not return, and the world comes to an end.



Is Claire more important to you than the world? Or is it the other way around?



I don't know... I promised I would save her, but I don't want to see this world destroyed. I'm gonna save Claire AND prevent world destruction. That's my answer.
You honestly believe you can do both? Are confident that you can keep that promise?

Ok, enough of this.



There you go. Just trust yourself and move forward. You'd better not fail. Otherwise, I'm gonna make you do chores around my atelier for life.



That oughta give you some motivation. Rue, you'll do just fine. I trust you.



We grab some mushrooms and go back to town.















It was quite an anecdote, really. I'm sorry, please take this.



All that's left is to fight Rod.























After we beat him a few times he tries to overwhelm us with numbers:





HP is huge, but otherwise he's on par with us.

















Your favorite jump-kicks are useless against me.



My goodness. How vulgar, HUAHH-HA-HA-HA-HA!
What are you guys doing?



Oh...well... So good of you to come, Rue. It's such a lovely day, yes.
Dang it! You two-faced (expletive)!
My dear sister, please watch your language.
What!? Did you just say 'sister'!? No way...





What's so surprising? Can't you see the resemblance?
...
Oh, puh-lease. You must be kidding.
WHAT!? What do you mean by that!?
I've never been so insulted in my life! Please, take it back! Goodness, I should smack you with my book for just saying that.
That's it...
(Actually...they are alike.)
I'm gonna beat you to a bloody pulp!
My dear sister, it's time to teach you a lesson.





My dear sister... I must admit, your groin kick was quite painful.
Why are you two fighting?
It's her fault. I asked for her help, and she just laughed at me... I just wanna go to Valen's fortress. Her Book can get me there easily!
I already told you, I can't. Doll Master completely absorbed the Book's powers. The Book of Cosmos is powerless now.
Then think of something else!



My goodness, you will never change! How can anyone be so selfish...? I am so ashamed that you are my sister.



(...I better get out of here.)





This is it!













Phew. I'm so glad I made it.
What's up?
Oh...um, I wanted to tell you something... Rue.



...Huh?
I'm gonna make the best pumpkin pie, so please come. Please come back!
Elena... I'll look forward to it.



Be careful, ok?







AAAHH!



Wow, what a strong wind!







I'm coming, too! You think I'm gonna let you hog the Dewprism!? Guess again! I deserve it, too!
...



Mint jumps but fails at reaching Rue.

UNGHHHH!



This is my battle. I have to go alone.

Dragons AND fairy psychologists? What has the world come to...

You know what would have been awesome? That Claire was actually Ravel Valen (or a psychic illusion created by him), Rue was being manipulated into freeing Valen and destroying the world since the very beginning. But that probably would be too grimdark.

You're terribly close, to be fair

Uhm, judging by save/load game screen, it took me about 11 hours to finish this game.

This game has better characters/dialogues than either MA or DA series.

Fucking midbosses with their optimism.

Fucking aspergs...

Goddamn women with their Breivik syndrome...

No BLOBERT avatar for Wylaf? I'm disappoint.

No 'I want to be a dragon' meme? I'm disappoint.

And Torment.

I mean - this is the most codexian game evar!
Let's fucking check the cast:

Mint - Pretty princess
Maya - 1eyedking
Rue - Chefe's alt
Wylaf - BLOBERT
Trap Master - Kingcomrade
Mode Master - SMA
Danish Cook - Ulminati
Mel - Black Cat
this little faggot - Konjad
Elena - Andyman Messiah

And probably more!
Looking forward to the ending.

You do realise that lightbane is well-known google-using, spoiling pro-troll?

What? Lies and slander! I have not used google at all for this game, I just used my superior knowledge about jrpgs to try and guess the plot. And definitively I'm not a spoiling pro-troll

^
Butthurt detected.

It was a conscience decision, I regret nothing

You forgot the most MAJESTIC of the lot, this will not pass easily my friend.

Did he?

I was Majestic before it got capslocked, son.

Rue's route, Part XVII: Legacy of Rue









You see, spekkio? Rue doesn't want to be a dragon at all.



Rue...
I'm so glad you're alright. (You're cold!)
...I think I'm low on energy... ...Kinda sleepy...
Prima...



For what?
I broke the seal at the lake ruins. I let Doll Master have his way... I wasn't gonna listen to him, but he threatened to destroy the town if I didn't.
It's not your fault, Prima. It's Doll Master's fault. Don't worry about anything. Just rest.



Wait here. I'll be back after I take care of Doll Master and get the Dewprism. Let's go back to town together when this is all over.
...Wow. Rue, you've changed... Before, you were kind of passive and hesitant. Now, you're so determined and strong.
Really?



You're gonna beat up the bad guys for me, right?
...Yeah. I promise.
...Thanks. I can finally rest.
!?
Come back soon, ok? I'll be waiting right here. Bye...



Prima, sleep tight. I'll be back. I promise.







There are four arenas, and they are practically the same.



You just beat monsters...





...and travel around using teleporters.



Teleporter on the other side leads to the next arena.













Blocked teleporter...















More blocked teleporters...





















Last one. Here the goal is to slay all the enemies.















Here we need to travel around four towers and make sure that there is exactly two flames lit in every tower.











In each tower we get this pokeball thingie that we must deliver back to the first tower. We can't attack enemies while carrying it.











Using the power of islam to blow up the fire...













Where's Doll Master?
My Master left for Valen's sanctum. You cannot follow him. He travels the Cursed Crossways.
Cursed Crossways...?
They were built by Valen.



They invoke the ultimate mental anguish, which drives one to death. No one can survive inside the crossways except my Master.
I don't care. I'm going. I'm not turning back. I'll fight anything that stands in my way. Get out of the way.



My Master has instructed me to keep you away from the crossways. I shall guard them with my life.
!?





I shall use all my powers to stop you.
Is that your duty?
Yes. I am repaying my debt, as well. I owe everything to my Master. I can do nothing but repay him. His wishes are my wishes. I shall serve him to the end. That is my destiny.
What is this...power!?
You are my Master's brother. Therefore, I shall exert myself to the utmost.















This time he is a little faster.





Also this power field significantly restrict our movements.









Get out of the way.
Very well. I cannot stop you with my powers. You may go to the Cursed Crossways. But first...













He did that on purpose! Why!? Psycho Master...









He said I'll be afflicted with my past fears. I wonder what's gonna happen...























Whew, let's get out of here.





Now I can resurrect Valen beyond this gate. At last, I will fulfill my duty.



Welcome, Rue. Have you seen the truth at last?
I won't listen to your lies, heretic!
Then I won't lie to you, brother. You've been lied to enough...



It's time for you to accept the truth. We are brothers created for the sole purpose of resurrecting Valen. We were born with the power to fulfill this duty. You cannot deny it forever. Indeed... It was our destiny from birth, and we can never escape it...
......



Valen and the Dewprism rest beyond this gate. Let us march in together. It's time to resurrect our master. It's time to realize our destiny.
That's not my destiny.
What?
I don't care if I'm Valen's doll. I've fought and come this far for Claire, not for Valen. I'm going to save Claire. That's my destiny. If only you hadn't killed her...



I know what you want. That's why I'm telling you to come with me. Together, we can get the Dewprism. Then you can bring Claire back to life. So, what shall it be? Do you join me or do you die here? Join! Die! Join! Die!
Stop. ... It's too late. Even if Claire comes back to life, I'll never forgive you. My mind is set. I'm not turning back. I don't care about our duty. I'm gonna defeat you and get Claire back.
Hmph... So be it. Alright! Let's end this now!
(Doll Master knows the spell to seal my powers. I can't let him use it, no matter what!)



Laaame. I thought that Mint would show up or something...

I'll destroy you with THIS!
!!!?



I will kill you in the same way I killed Claire.



And so brother stood against brother.







And many blood was shed that day.









And after the final blow was struck...





I must fulfill my duty! It's not over!



You can't beat me.
Nonsense! I'll fight until I win and fulfill my duty!
As long as you're tied to your duty... you'll never beat me.
What!?



I don't.
What do you mean you're not? You told me in the Book of Cosmos that saving Claire was your duty.
...That's what I used to believe. But not anymore. It's not a duty. I'm not trying to save Claire because someone told me to. No... It's something else... It's my will. It's my will that comes from my heart.
...
I'm not driven by some duty anymore. As long as I have my will, I can go on, no matter what I face. I won't lose. You believe we're Valen's servants. I don't. I don't care if he created me. I'm gonna live by my will. I'm not gonna end up like you.



Eagh... I fought to fulfill my duty. You fought by your will... And you won... how can this be?
...
I've sacrificed everything for Valen. My will, my name... I believed it was the right thing to do. Now, you've shown me otherwise. Perhaps killing Claire led to my demise. It's what sparked your will... Ha ha ha...



If only my life stone worked, I would not have come after you 3 years ago. Then she wouldn't have been killed, and your will would've remained dormant. Without your will, you couldn't have defeated me. No... If I could've broken the seal, we probably would never have met. If only I hadn't been a failed creation.



If only I weren't a stinking doll... If only I had let go of my duty... I should've realized sooner. I'm a fool...





Shoot me in the chest!







Indeed.

Rue is an idiot.

What this supposed to mean?

I did a google picture search for "dun dun dunnnn", and that picture popped up. Just had to use it. M:

Butthurt detected



Game sure is a little bit cliched, but it uses ITZ strong points in a good way.
Approved.



Azira: about this poop thing - wasn't me.

I've been planning to do an update today or (which is more likely) tomorrow, but it probably gonna be a little image heavy, so I'd like to post it on a new page, capish?
Though I must warn you, in the grim darkness of future there is much derp.

Bumping to see if Rue accidentally frees Cthulhu Valen and dooms the entire world

Bump in hope that the fucker got toasted.

When will we see Mints route brought to conclusion?