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I should've probably created this right after the IC... Welcome to the OoC of WP&V, where general talk about the story is appreciated and where I'll put out general news regarding the IC. Feel free to speculate, post fanart about my fanwork if you so desire, post critiques, et cetera et cetera. Basically, anything even slightly related to the story goes. I'll also get this more involved later, but I feel like I should get the setting correctly introduced before I'll start diverging from typical storytelling methods. What I have in store for you all who can wait, I won't say. But know this: playing the long game requires both patience and consistency in equal quantities. Well, enjoy your stay here and hopefully make it flourish every once in a while.

OMG I POSTED A TEST LEVEL JUST A MINUTE AGO AND THERE'S ALREADY 3 COMMENTS SAYING IT'S GOOD!!!!!!!!

I won't say who mine is. Because if I say it right away, a certain kind of fan will roll their eyes. But I want you to hear me out. I love my favorite character because of her indomitable spirit, and the friends she's made. She's not the most powerful character. Far from it. She's decently intelligent, having at least an elementary education. She is surrounded by friends she cares for, though can get stuck in her own head. She finds happiness in the simple things in life, and never worries about things outside her friends, hobbies and being a better person every day. But when you need her, she'll move heaven and earth to be beside you. That character is: Fanon edition. The reason why I say that is...if you look at her in just the lore. She doesn't have a lot of the details that we think of when we hear her name. She tends to be a loner and isolated, a far cry from her fanon form with more friends than anyone else in the setting. She has a pretty petty personality, and usually seems bored and listless. But a lot of her fanon qualities just make her seem more real. Her canon details aren't without their merits though; she can actually spell and knows basic arithmetic. Making her (probably) more intelligent than much of the cast. And while the fumos and memes help her fanon's carefree nature, I just like how nothing stops her. When she wants to do something, she keeps trying until she succeeds. I find that part of her inspiring. If we are talking about strictly canon though, definitely Yukari. I'm not even going to thirst-post like I do for a joke on Discord. The woman's one of the most crafty figures in the lore, walking the fine line between an ally and an enemy at times. Probably not top-ten most powerful, but she is definitely one of the strongest Youkai around. She cares deeply for the setting, and even disregarding her fanon personality traits, seems to have a soft spot for Ran and Reimu. Even if she doesn't treat them like her daughter or niece in the games.

Currency in Gensokyo For average everyday exchanges, most people—whether Human, Youkai, Spirit or Devil—use Mon. A currency traditionally used in pre-modern Japan. These appear as a round, decorative coin with a square or round hole in the center. These may be made of gold, silver, iron, bronze or even copper. Their worth may be less obvious than in Outside currency, but in general their size and the metal used indicate their value. Be warned natives will often try to use your ignorance to their advantage, claiming the coin is worth less than you suppose. The coins themselves are named for the unit of weight, which reflect their value, rather than the metal inherently used. If you are uncertain, insist on your coin being weighed by a third party. Mon are the base currency, equivalent to ‘cents’ or individual ‘yen’ on Earth. These are usually made of copper or iron. More valuable coins are cast in Silver or Gold and are known as Shu, Bu and Ryo. Gensokyo’s insular economy means ‘exchange rates’ or inflation are alien concepts, insuring a stable if stagnant economy. 4000 Mon are equal to 16 Shu. 16 Shu is equal to 4 Bu. 4 Bu is equal to 1 Ryo. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= It did not take long for the young magician’s cries to draw attention. Even along a street so desolate as this. The farmers and fishermen may have been hard at work, the craftsmen and merchants minding their tables. But his specialty had always been youngsters. Even if he loathed being typecast as a children’s performer. Across from him, in the courtyard of the Heida School a number of youths played among themselves. Some engaging in simple games of ball and rope. Others in make-believe, aided with sticks and stones. One of these chased a fellow student, before Oscar’s cries drew his gaze. Most of the townsfolk seemed to be fairly like what he would expect of a Japanese village. This one was much the same, except for one feature. His straight, short hair was a rich red. The youth glanced back at his friends, before hurrying out towards the street. Brown eyes assessing him curiously. Despite this, he seemed skiddish of the world around him. Scurrying across the road with a burst of speed, before stopping to stare. Body tensed as if expecting Oscar to jump at him… Oscar felt his heart sink at his approach. Both because his first victim was a child, and because he wouldn’t have much money. Still, presentation and confidence were key in pulling in others. He flashed a grin. Extending a hand with the ball. “Ahh, a brave soul, at last! Do you have the courage to challenge my arcane mastery?” The young man’s brown eyes gazed up in nervous wonder. Before eventually managing a nod. “Very well then! Place your wager on the counter. If you succeed, I will double your money.” With sudden animation, his hands went to his side. Feeling for a small ring of bronze coins. Oscar’s heart sank again as the child pulled the leather cord and dropped it on the ‘table’. Not only did he have no idea what kind of money it was, the kid didn’t even have that much. And he didn’t need to be a master magician to know the fact they were bronze meant they were borderline worthless. Focus, Oscar. Presentation. “Very well, child.” With an agile motion, the ball rolled beneath the cup, marked only with a tap of the finger. And with a flurry of motion, Oscar shifted the cups in place. Whirling them around one another with a finesse worthy of the best con man. The young man’s eyes remained on the display, mouth open slightly. Until the cups came to a stop. “Now choose! Which of these contains my magic ball? Do you have the will to see past the veil of our reality?” To the side, Agappa sat. A frozen expression of fascination bordering on horror upon her face. Eyes staring levelly with the table. To the young man’s credit, he ignored her, which was more than Oscar could say. Instead extending a small finger, and bringing it against the correct cup. “Its this one...right?” Oscar had to admit. The kid had sharp eyes. Which made his satisfaction as he leaned the cup backwards to reveal nothing inside all the more satisfying. The youth stared transfixed. It was only then Oscar noticed, a few others were standing nearby watching. “W-wow! How did you do that?!” The child exclaimed, gazing at the cup. Oscar smiled knowingly at him. It took him a few moments to realize that he had lost his money. Those brown eyes turned low, hair covered his face as he reached slowly for the coins on their string, and extended it to Oscar. ...Damn. It was probably all he had too… “Keep it, son.” “Huh?” The magician smiled down at the surprised youth. “I said I would double your money if you chose the right one. I never said anything about taking yours. But…” The motion was one most kids back home knew, though he doubted any would know it here. It would be worth a hell of a lot more than five cents. Oscar extended his hand towards the young man, who could only nervously watch as the hand slipped behind his ear. Before producing a single nickel. The expression on his face was priceless. “Woooahhh...you really are a magician!” Oscar grinned at that. Almost as widely as the youth. Sometimes being the good guy paid off. His hand rose, giving the kid a ruffle of his tidy red hair. “There you are, kid. Tell your friends about me.” The kid turned with an excited cry. Holding aloft his strange, newfound treasure as he rushed back to the others. Well. His con-act had only just started, and he was already down five cents. But he seemed to have made a good impression, and already other children were hurrying, both to watch his trick, and to wager their money they could chose the right cup. Eventually, he’d stop feeling guilty about this… =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= You've time for another set of customers! Who shall it be? = A group of students from the Temple School out on recess. They do look familiar though... = A fellow Magician overhears your cries, and decides to test your mettle. (Test your Fortune! A 10-sided dice decides: 1-3=Marisa 4=Byakuren 5-6=Alice 7-8=Mystery Woman 9-10=Mystery Woman) = A nearby merchant or craftsman hears your cry, taking it as an affront to their intellect! (Test your Fortune! An 8-sided dice decides: 1-2= Kosuzu. 3=Kogasa, 4=Miyoi, 5=Rinnosuke, 6=Mystery Woman, 7=Mystery Man, 8=Mystery Man) = A noble or priestess overhears your cries, and chooses to investigate. Best be on your toes! (Test your Fortune! A 6 sided dice decides: 1-2=Akyuu, 3=Kyouko, 4=Mystery Woman, 5=Mystery Woman, 6=Doom)

Short answer: there'll be a spotlight so I don't have to think about every interaction that happens in between the Nations of Gensokyo at all times, but they all exist to a certain extent. Long answer: For this first 'arc' it'll mostly be the Scarlet Empire and the Underworld taking the spotlight, as they are the most important and the ones with the most lore to utilize (as well as the ones who would have a decently unbiased and complete education). But I have plans for almost all of the factions to make them important sometime in the future (except for the Garden of the Sun, they've been willingly vassalized.) but I'll let you in on the starting line of thought for the two you seem to want me to discard for my own sanity. For the Hermits (which I assume to be Senkai): That Mausoleum has to have appeared or will appear somewhere due to the waning magic, the question is how long can those hermits last before they realize they have to exist in the physical realm? Also, where will they appear? For the Netherworld: The Yama have lost new hell and most heavens as well as 冥途 (Meido) [which functioned as a court]. They're going to want those facilities back. All in all, just one realm outlined in the RPG has been slightly changed and even then they might become important down the line, likely diplomatically. But let us first get back to the country Mina is a citizen of so she does not have to go back to the Sanguine Warband and risk her life again.

Part of the reason is relation to my road to lunatics. At least for top-4. Personal experience with danmaku is a major factor. After all, danmaku is a way of self-expression. For example, my first Extra clear was in PCB. Music and danmaku are getting surprisingly enjoyable when you are making actual progress. Although I liked Necro-Fantasy even before that. Normal 1cc took quite a few attempts back then. As for initial reason for my determination, I wanted to see Phantasm boss. I succeed. But in the end, Ran became my favorite. Normal 1cc in MS is kind of turning point, it's when I realised that I'm actually getting good. Shinki itself is impressive. Her danmaku is something special, and so her role and abilities. Aya is related to Touhou 11 and photo games. Firstly, Reimu+Aya is the best shot-type ever. And I enjoyed their story more than other's. I even got my first Lunatic 1cc in Touhou 11. Besides, I cleared all scenes in 9.5 and 12.5 and for some reason I liked how she does her job. I cleared all scenes with Hatate too, by the way. Raiko got pretty high because I like Touhou music. That's it.

5251.mp3 have this random song i found

First post here, but I would say my faves are Reisen, Yukari, or Aya. I don't really have a super deep connection to the characters personally, but I love writing stories with them. Usually funny stories. I find Yukari and Aya to be some of the easiest characters to put in a comedic situation- due to Aya's pushyness in reporting and Yukari's tendency to be anywhere (literally). I personally really respect Reisen- if I could, I'd really want to be her friend, considering she doesn't turn me completely insane. These aside I'm pretty simular to Kogasa. We're both pretty random and both have heterochromia. Boo!

screenshots i took while playing roblox please ignore the toilet one

this status update is the reason why i achieved grand master (fun fact: one status update is 10 points for you grinders)

16 points until i achieve grand master… damn, what a journey yall edit: 6 points

have yall noticed hisoutensoku’s little smile or is it just me or hes just a happi boi tho :0

i like cirno because of fumo just joking, i think her personality and character design are amazing, and sometimes i relate to her being childish and all i just generally love all the fairies in the series, they represent the cheeky but kind face of gensokyo and touhou other characters i like are the prismriver sisters, i love their concept of being musicians and their backstory too and for last i guess renko usami and maribell hearn, their own story and the way it laces with gensokyo is sooooo nice

Aah hello? Is this how you leave a review? i certainly hope so! Anyways, i'm a newb here and joined yesterday by mistake when i was searching for a 2hu quest and somehow found this, there is not many quests about 2hu in this little shrine right? it seems this is a place dedicated to sharing the actual games and some fan content... So about your story, our best boi Osu seems to be surviving for now, your take on 2hu is way more interesting than what we see around so far since most stories are about a random pal being gapped getting stronk on the get go and just going through the classics incidents one by one however, you are presenting a moooore in-depth view so to say. The way you show us some less know locations, some of the locals and even give us a bit of lore makes this so much more rich than what we usually have, normally 2hu is only about named characters, but your Gensokyo just seems to be much bigger so props to you friend. Best boi Osu being completely unaware of what he is doing is simply hilarious, claiming to be a magician in a land where belief is EVERYTHING means he is on the path to become something else without even realising. I'll try to be around from now on to see just where can you take this train. With love, Yer frend, good an ol' me

fear the mindcap.

there is no background. it's just that idk if i should do something like "haha limbo funny" or some original stuff

hmph... what a day

about that, pick all your choices! i just listed my top 1s but was too lazy to fill in the rest, i would recommend using your top 5