amanimods

The first true world to open up to inhabitants is called
Sikalina. It was originally a planet engulfed in darkness and devoid of stars. Inhabitants lived by the dullest of candlelight and kept secluded to themselves in what they referred to as the last sanctuary of the entire known world. The rest had been taken over by shadow and, they whispered, by monsters that thrive in them.

Most of these creatures were small, timid and unfit for battle against such demons. It may be a wonder how they survived as long as they had but they revealed that they were under the protection of The Keeper -- or, as the beings of this planet call them, Sol. Sikalina is their homeworld.

As thanks for fighting to bring back the light, The Keeper has allowed inhabitants free passage to their world. They have some limitations and will be unable to simply charter off-planet to find their way home but... For all that the simulation claims to mimic reality, nothing can quite beat the real thing. Enjoy it!

Sol expects you to aid in the restoration efforts underway though if you plan to stay for any length of time.

Originally a parallel simulation run to show inhabitants the true destruction that was happening out in the multiverse, it is now a full-fledged world once more. After the restoration of Sikalina, Rosie (hasitsthorns) approached The Overseer to see if truly brining back the world of yokai - her own kind - back to life was possible. Despite the fact that they were the ones to end it in the first place, the woman believed she understood why being of their ilk and wished to give them a second chance.

As it turns out, it is possible to restore a world. How about that?

Providing enough influence to The Overseer in the form of stamps (500, to be exact!) was able to give her the means to restore Hiromitsu in reality. Now, inhabitants are free to ferry their way through an enchanted Tori gate and to the mysterious, mystical, and sometimes macabre world of demons.

Just don't mind the way going through the gate makes you disassociate a bit. It's probably fine! Put your sandals up, have some sake, and have a good time. Yokai are known for being fun-loving creatures that will pull pranks, surprise, and delight any inhabitants who visit their homeland.

Despite the inhabitants 'failure' to save the (under)world originally, it was actually an inevitability. The stories of this reality are not yet done but the first tale had to reach a conclusion before the next one could begin.

Although it will be a while before time takes hold of The House and people to know that journey. As such, inhabitants are able to visit Zagreus and pals as they wish.

Characters can fight their way through the underworld to help keep security up to code. Or they can just go fishing, nap with Hypnos, or pet the best three-headed boy Cerberus. It's up to you what you want to do within the wonderful underworld.

AROUND TOWN

Thanks to the contributions of Lioriley (invigorates), new arrivals may awaken in the reconstructed medical bay, complete with a couple of comfortable beds and various medicine cabinets that stock standard healing supplies such as first aid kits, bandages, gauze, antiseptic, gloves, thermometers, etc.

There is also a small spot for herbal remedies to be made quickly and a place to store them, if needed. And a small office where the resident healers can be found.

Thanks to the contributions of Wayland (uktena), the lobby is much fancier than in the beginning! The longue has now been combined with the pool's general area to make an quaint outdoorsy swim-up bar. Feel free to have some (limited) drinks that taste slightly better than before!

Additionally, there are some cute little fish spirits in the now cleaner water with many luscious plants and flowers all around. There are even some solar panels for clean energy as well just for the Peacekeeper to have a little snack! How thoughtful.

What once was a sad, neglected music lounge is now labeled with a neon sign above the entrance that reads Rosie's Records thanks to the inhabitant of the same name (hasitsthorns). This new and improved lounge has all that jazz and more too. Rosie's Records is a place to not only pick up vintage vinyl but enjoy it right away as well if you're so inclined. The building is littered with record players to test out the tunes, instruments for use (and the owner eagerly offering impromptu lessons), and acoustics conducive to the best musical atmosphere possible.

It features a café during the day that turns bar in the evening, you'll definitely have reason to stay. Especially with such a handsome bartender and friendly customer service (once the cashier is awake)! There is a lounging area to read, chat, enjoy your drinks, and listen to music for as long as you'd like. For those that would find fun in leaving their mark, the store also features a blackboard wall with chalk provided. Write a funny message, an inspirational one, or both! From names to full-fledged drawings, anything is welcome to be added so long as there's space.

One of the biggest draws is a stage that advertises live performances from musicians all over the multiverse that reside in the simulation. Rose is always seeking out new talent and is happy to host anyone that would like to have an audience no matter if their musically inclined or night! Open mic nights exist for a reason, right? Or you can hit the karaoke floor now added if you're a bit more shy.

A pawn shop generated by Ardyn Izunia (tartaric_jester) with merchandise from many worlds that is just a stone's throw away from Rosie's Records. Why? No reason in particular, we're sure.

Either way- Welcome to Ardyn's Oddities Consignment Shop! Here you can buy furniture, clothing, hats, tools, games, weapons, etc. from many worlds. You won't find your favorite weapon there, but you might find a mass-produced weapon that will do well enough. Prices are negotiable and merchandise is always expanding even in the owner's absence.

Although kept up by NPC shades, Rosie of Rosie's Records nearby can also be caught frequenting the establishment to make sure everything is still running fine.

Thanks to Byleth (perfectteatime), there is now a full-fledged library for inhabitants to enjoy! It has a bit of a rustic flair to it with old ladders up bookshelves, some private "reading" rooms, and a lot of areas with comfy pillows to lounge in. The selection of material may be... lacking, to put it lightly, but it's at least something. It also appears that there is literature from every world represented in the simulation currently. If you have any favorite bodice rippers or romance novels that you'd like to share with your friends from another world, this is your opportunity! There is something for everyone, at least, and The Peacekeeper has added a few classics that aren't actually sexual!

In the direct center of the library is a large, open tome that appears to be pulling the words right off the pages of the surrounding bookshelves and adding to itself. These bookshelves hum with a certain sort of magic and cannot be looked at. Anyone that tries to take an individual book off the shelf will find it firmly wedged in place and no amount of strength will pull it free. If one inspects the large tome, they'll find a history of the simulation thus far down to every minute detail. While one can view their own history in Amani, asking about anyone else's will need permission since it does include every detail about them. Yes, even that one. And even that time you've been too embarrassed to talk about to anyone else here.

The self-appointed Amani librarian is now Joshua Rosfield (ablazinggrace).

Thanks to Felix (bestswordmaster), the main hub now sports a full-fledged fighting ring. There are high-scaling walls, a square of concrete around the middle that's patched with grass, dirt, or sand, and a large open top to allow natural light to filter in. It comes with training weapons, actual weapons, training dummies that seem to take no actual physical damage, and plenty of space for several people to spar at once.

While you can't take the weapons home (sorry!), you can utilize them however and how much you want within the walls of the training grounds. The training dummies may not take physical damage but that does not mean simulation inhabitants won't; it might be a good idea to have medical staff on standby close to the location just in case things go awry.

The Peacekeeper believes that most people enjoy the simulation so it let Genesis put a simulation inside the simulation for all to enjoy! Off to the side of the physical fighting grounds, there is a virtual reality segment that characters a free to enjoy. There are all sorts of fun features to play around with within the digital space such as simulating enemies, practicing moves you might not have mastered yet, and more! Unlike in Amani, characters who get harmed in this holo-deck won't actually be hurt. Any fatal encounters will simply have them booted out temporarily.

The Peacekeeper has also added its own flair: classic mode. Similar to arcade fighting games of yore, players will be asked to select a fighter. They range from tall, muscular men to tiny, petite women who have somehow impressively mastered the art of kicking ass while scantily clad and in heels. The twist to this mode is that you will become the character you select inside of the holo-deck! While your personality, memories, and everything are intact, your physical form will match your fighter selection for however many rounds you wish.

Welcome to Amani's latest tasty installation: Annie's Bakes! A bakery specializing in anything your heart desires made with love by Annette! Cakes, bread, muffins, cupcakes, biscuits, scones ... the lot! While she may be accident prone as those from Fódlan might know, she will not be cooking with magic here to remain casualty-free.

During her time in the School of Sorcery with Mercedes, she learnt to bake - and the two of them even wrote a cookbook! She will guarantee to create tasty food your heart desires, free from tampering by the simulation. Have a special occasion coming up, such as a party or even to surprise someone special? She is more than happy to cater!

Those who visit may view the range of goods she has every week! To keep things interesting, she always has different flavours advertised. There is a small seating area as well for anyone who would like to dine in, or even enjoy some tea time!

A medieval-style tavern inn located in view of the main hub of Amani. It is a replica of the one from Lowtown, Kirkwall (the former home of Hawke, Anders, and Varric). Despite its relative newness, it still retains the smell of mildew, old wood, and bad ale that was characteristic of the original, and the quality of the food and drinks there is questionable at best. However, the warm, dive-y atmosphere and the good-humored people you're likely to find there make it surprisingly homey. This place is a great hangout for folks with lax standards and high alcohol tolerance.

Thanks to Ren (ragesagainsttheodds), the Main Hub now features a full activity centre. There is no shortage of things to do here! There is lightning and spiral flooring, axe-throwing ranges and cages with axes, new fresh boards and even a laser tag arena. The laser tag is gaudy and 80s themed complete with fog machine and loud pop music.

There are a few very old fashioned arcade games, claw machines with sex toys in them, and even comfortable lounging areas to hang out with your buddy if the co-op race car games get old. It looks like there might be a roller-rink attached but nobody can get on there to find out quite yet.

The setting of the masquerade hosted by The Overseer. A large stage takes up the far end where a live band plays slow, soothing music that's easy to dance to. There are tables on the fringes of the dance floor that used to host food and drinks but now sit empty.

Doors line the wall and are marked with the seven deadly sins. Each room features a different array of toys and things to titillate. The pool once full of wine has, unfortunately, been replaced with just water but interestingly still stains skin red if swam in.

Similarly to the training grounds and activity centre, nothing can be taken out of the ballroom and can only be enjoyed within.

The Peacekeeper itself is also situated in the main hub. Its dwelling takes up the entirety of the second floor. It is a dark, empty-seeming room that hums to life as soon as a character enters. Multiple screens with code lining them come alight. Along the far wall where the largest screen rests, the pixels gather to form a smiley face.

"Hello," chimes The Peacekeeper. "I'm happy you're here." With that, characters may interact with The Peacekeeper how they see fit. While its main function is to analyze your peaceful interactions, it won't turn anyone away who just wants to see how it's doing from time to time.

This is the first place where NPCs can be found in abundance. It has a similar vibe to somewhere like Grand Central Station or other large railway systems. Although the NPCs will ride the railway lines like anyone else, they will strangely never get off at any station or seem to have any true destination.

Currently, the railway reaches every biome in Amani except for Mazare Jungle and The Underwater City.

While originally in a much more dilapidated state, thanks to several simulation inhabitants the city looks lively as ever! Of note are the contributions of Angeal Hewley (firsteditionbfs) meaning that there are now a series of waterways running through the simulation so the aquatic inhabitants can explore the city for themselves.

Although the buildings are still in a state of disrepair inside they no longer look as worn and old on the outside. There are also a handful of new shops and other businesses to check out.

Additionally, thanks to Lazard (ductus), the city streets are recently newly paved and smooth. There aren't many cars on the road yet but hopefully now with infinitely less potholes that will be subject to change!

Thanks to a lovely anonymous contributor, a grocery store is now available for inhabitants! A lovely, hipster aesthetic grocer’s attached to the main hub full of prepared food and ingredients for all, spices, and other edible things! Full of suggestive foods (eggplants, peaches, cucumbers, bread shaped into dick loaves etc) but also has many other staples for making meals. Of course the displays are all catering towards foods that might promote friendly or peaceful interactions including some aphrodisiacs (but are clearly labeled).

In addition to the static market, there is a farmer's market that lines a city street further out from the main hub to advertise. Although run currently by NPCs, inhabitants are more than welcome to contribute their own home-grown produce!

Cloud and Zack are mercenaries! ...except there's not a lot of fighting that needs to be done around here; however, when there's nothing for them to battle, they'll take on whatever odd jobs or tasks someone might need one or two super soldiers with a bitchin' motorcycle to do for them or help them out with.

Let them know if you need help! You can find them working out of their garage in their house close to the main hub.

A warm, inviting space near to the hub, with a starting stock of lube, protection, sex toys, and a few pieces of interesting lingerie for all genders. There's a back room, but also an additional room with chairs for seminars on safe sex and kink (which aren't necessarily practical).

In the hub there's a stand with free lube/protection and business cards showing where they're located. Now under new management and re-named (from "Thank Fuck!") by Rose Lalonde (wizard_fujoshi) but just as fun as ever.

The storefront itself is fairly small, tables laden with things like jerky and dry sausages laid out in the front. Cold cases line two walls, one laden with meats, raw sausage links and the like. The second is plentiful with seafood, some whole fish, some filets but more frequently larger quantities of shellfish, octopi, clams and muscles. The last wall, enclosing the sales area is, instead, a hot bar. Freshly cut shwarma, pulled meats, and roasts as well as a view into a large kitchen area behind the counter.

Nyx (hardbargain) was most often seen on the hot side, in the kitchen, smokers and rotisseries going. The raw meats are usually already tended to well before the shop itself opens and the shades inhabiting the business now keep up that tradition.

Brought to the simulation by Emet-Selch (untsundered), The Hall of Rhetoric is a community or government-like building that is meant to foster communication and problem solving within the community. Through the citizens voicing concerns or various topics with others lending their voice and perhaps more to solve these prevailing issues, it will serve to foster togetherness and better connection within the citizens of the city.

Likewise, the Ancients prevailing within the walls of this prominent building will offer their own guidance and wisdom to those who seek it. As such, it aims to be a bastion for those who need help or assistance, but likewise a platform for larger concerns or topics of discussion to be addressed with the dignity and sincerity they deserve.

Brought to the simulation by Hythlodaeus (hythlodaeus), Mystikoí Louómenoi is an Amaurotine (Art Nouveau-Ancient Greek) bathhouse. It has an enchantment inside of it that makes anyone you encounter anonymous. It is comprised primarily of an open-air bath, though there are showers, a sauna, and a glory hole tucked away down the hall.

Started by Prompto (heliographic), The Quicksilver primarily is a photography studio that was run by him and Noctis. He would happily take professional photos or videos for clients of any variety- with sexy ones both allowed and highly encouraged!

The studio itself has two main rooms with a modular system for furniture, props, toys, and other such things as needed. Clients can also bring their own props.

ALL DOLLED UP!, brought in by The Doll (a_plain_doll) is located nowhere in particular. Whenever an Amani inhabitant is in need of new clothing, a door may appear in a nearby wall, tree, sunbeam, etc. That door takes the inhabitant into the shop, with the windows showing an empty Victorian-style city in sunset. But any attempt to leave puts the inhabitant back where they started. Convenient!

So, welcome to the Doll's seamstressy where she'll tend to all your clothing needs! Really, all of them. The Doll exists to please, and it would please her to see you looking your best. She asks for no payment--the joy of playing dress-up is enough. But of course she'll be more than happy to undress you as well, should it please you.

Deep in the heart of the forest, there is an enchanted spot called the Spring of Hope. Pegasi tend to gather here and drink from its healing waters. However, there is a catch to coming across this mystical place.

Characters must feel lost in order to find themselves at it. If they try to intentionally seek it out or re-trace their steps later, they will not be able to find the spring. Rather, it seems the spring needs to find you.

CAMPING SITE.

During October of the first year, The Keeper sought to speak to inhabitants. The only way they could communicate - thanks to The Overseer trying to block them from Amani residents - was encrypted messages found by defeating monsters. And where were these monsters? In a haunted mansion in the marshlands, of course!

No matter what anyone tries to do, the mansion will remain a home for beasts alone. They are now contained to the mansion at least but spawn infinitely and randomly. Anyone who wants to test their mettle is welcome to try but most steer clear of this place.

Well, except for that insane woman that moved in next door. No idea what her deal is.

While there are a handful of small ponds that litter the landscape, near the center of the grasslands is Lake Deshire. Many animals congregate here when the weather is especially hot. It has a couple of houses along its shores; that's prime real estate, if you're willing to stake the claim! While no boats can be seen, there is a pier that leads out onto the lake.

This lake is populated by a rare type of fish that are difficult to catch for anyone but skilled anglers. They are called Wish Fish. Legend says that catching one will make your heart's greatest wish come true! Of course, that is just legend... The Peacekeeper can't confirm nor deny any truth to it but it does know they are very, very tasty!

FLOWER GARDEN.

ONSEN.

STABLES.

THE GRAVEYARD.

At the edge of the simulation on either side of the shoreline, there are large, jagged cliffs. They are able to be scaled but once at the top, characters will find a narrow expanse of land that juts out over the ocean. The view is gorgeous and, honestly, one of the best spots for a date night if you're both willing to make the trek. Just mind the now native wyverns that have claimed this spot as home!

Trying to go on the opposite side of the cliffs used to teleport inhabitants back to the bottom and on sandy shores. All that work, for nothing! Sometimes, you have to learn lessons the hard way...but not anymore! Now, scaling the cliffsides and coming out the other side sees individuals in the jungle.

COVES AND CAVERNS.

CORAL REEF.

HYPNOS' SHRINE.

UNDERWATER CITY.

SAFARI ZONE.