World from a Quote: Quote Based Worldbuilding

[Jurai]

- Tavain the Omnicidal, who went on to slay the entire clergy of three gods.

"Baramos, do not stop fighting, do not stop charging, and most of all, do not stop being yourself."

[JNAProductions]

- Tavain the Omnicidal, who went on to slay the entire clergy of three gods.

"Baramos, do not stop fighting, do not stop charging, and most of all, do not stop being yourself."

-Baravos, Baramos' erudite alter ego at the Battle of Baskhal.

"When all is said and done, nothing but blood, guts, and a whole lot of orphan parts scattered around."

[Jurai]

- Fell Knight Ridley of the Empire of Valtara.

"Oh, look! It's like a puppy! One that breathes swords and lighting!"

[whisperwind1]

- Fell Knight Ridley of the Empire of Valtara.

"Oh, look! It's like a puppy! One that breathes swords and lighting!"

- Julya, pre-teen citizen of Adalla upon seeing Magnus the Magnificent debut his "Wizard's Battle-Tested, Inorganic Firmament Familiar, or B.I.F.F."

"When the moon falls from the heavens, and come to rest at the feet of the Sun-who-is-our-Stars, Ye shall know that we stand at the dawn of a New Age!"

[Wartex1]

- Riker Garrosh, madman prophet

"I wouldn't trust one of these desert-folk with a sack full of treasure, or a silver coin for that matter."

[JNAProductions]

- Riker Garrosh, madman prophet

"I wouldn't trust one of these desert-folk with a sack full of treasure, or a silver coin for that matter."

-Riker Garrosh, on the jungle tribes of Ferric

"Riker Garrosh is a genius, plain and simple."

[Jurai]

Riker Garrosh, on Riker Garrosh.

"Only in Yuvata can you find such exotic women."

[TheTeaMustFlow]

"Only in Yuvata can you find such exotic women."

Riker Garrosh on cultural differences between his homeland and the Suzerainty of Yuvata, where women were a) not permitted to bear arms and b) not willing to sleep with him.

"I really don't understand what the Lady-General was upset about. For this sort of thing, ninety-seven percent casualties is frankly miraculous."

[Jurai]

Riker Garrosh on cultural differences between his homeland and the Suzerainty of Yuvata, where women were a) not permitted to bear arms and b) not willing to sleep with him.

"I really don't understand what the Lady-General was upset about. For this sort of thing, ninety-seven percent casualties is frankly miraculous."

Emilios tu Varanos, Rat King of Talakhan, defender of the Kingdom.

"Heroes, Heroes never change."

(We're making Riker Garrosh into a bit of myth here.)

[JNAProductions]

Emilios tu Varanos, Rat King of Talakhan, defender of the Kingdom.

"Heroes, Heroes never change."

(We're making Riker Garrosh into a bit of myth here.)

-Riker Garrosh, on himself
-King Amelhan XV
-Queen Golinian II
-Sual, adventurer extraordinaire
-Omar Garrosh, GENTLEMAN ADVENTURER!
-Many, many others

"Evil lurks in all hearts, madam. Even yours. Even mine. Even the gods themselves."

(Hell yes we are!)

[Jurai]

-Riker Garrosh, on himself
-King Amelhan XV
-Queen Golinian II
-Sual, adventurer extraordinaire
-Omar Garrosh, GENTLEMAN ADVENTURER!
-Many, many others

"Evil lurks in all hearts, madam. Even yours. Even mine. Even the gods themselves."

(Hell yes we are!)

-The Umbra, Vigilante of Yuvata.

"Oh, boy! It's like a kitty, except it has six legs and even fluffier fur!"

[JNAProductions]

-The Umbra, Vigilante of Yuvata.

"Oh, boy! It's like a kitty, except it has six legs and even fluffier fur!"

-Attributed to Magnus's sentient dog, Spot

"I heard the call, and I answered it. I then found the source of the call and beat it till it shut up. I'm long done being a hero."

[Jurai]

- Fell Knight Ridley of the Empire of Valtara, on why he Fell.

"Uhm, if this is the Elemental Citadel of Fire, why is everything all iced cream and snowmen?"

[Jendekit]

- Fell Knight Ridley of the Empire of Valtara, on why he Fell.

"Uhm, if this is the Elemental Citadel of Fire, why is everything all iced cream and snowmen?"

A horribly, horribly lost Riker Garrosh.

"There are two phrases that I am known for: 'I have a soft spot for cripples, bastards, and broken things.' and 'Do you want to know how I got these scars?' People see me, broken manacles on my wrists and ankles, and those are the first things they think of. When I strangled the zuzak that claimed to own me, I never imagined I would have so renowned a reputation."

[Jurai]

A horribly, horribly lost Riker Garrosh.

"There are two phrases that I am known for: 'I have a soft spot for cripples, bastards, and broken things.' and 'Do you want to know how I got these scars?' People see me, broken manacles on my wrists and ankles, and those are the first things they think of. When I strangled the zuzak that claimed to own me, I never imagined I would have so renowned a reputation."

Wesley Garrosh, Riker Garrosh' rebellious brother and the Sultan of Beggars in Yuvata.

"Day 123: My dog and cat have finally made peace. I think they desire to do cruel, heinous, unholy acts to me and my corpse."

[JNAProductions]

Wesley Garrosh, Riker Garrosh' rebellious brother and the Sultan of Beggars in Yuvata.

"Day 123: My dog and cat have finally made peace. I think they desire to do cruel, heinous, unholy acts to me and my corpse."

-Magnus, shortly before creating the Wizards' New Pet, widely considered to be more dangerous than any four young dragons

"Rats... Rats everywhere!"

[Jurai]

-Magnus, shortly before creating the Wizards' New Pet, widely considered to be more dangerous than any four young dragons

"Rats... Rats everywhere!"

A young Emilios tu Varanos, before he was turned into a Wererat and crowned Rat King.

"Hmm... Perhaps we should put Riker, Wesley, Magnus, and Magnus' pets in a free-for-all, and see who wins."

[JNAProductions]

A young Emilios tu Varanos, before he was turned into a Wererat and crowned Rat King.

"Hmm... Perhaps we should put Riker, Wesley, Magnus, and Magnus' pets in a free-for-all, and see who wins."

-From a debate between Riker and Magnus, ultimately leading to Wesley's disowning of Riker

"I love you."

[Wartex1]

-From a debate between Riker and Magnus, ultimately leading to Wesley's disowning of Riker

"I love you."

Riker Garrosh, as he groped the statue of Iliana, the local goddess of love

"I'm sorry meatbag, but I prefer allies of less... fleshy... composition."

[spikeof2010]

Riker Garrosh, as he groped the statue of Iliana, the local goddess of love

"I'm sorry meatbag, but I prefer allies of less... fleshy... composition."

Skrillan, the Undead Theurge of the Umbra.

"Give me one good damn reason as to why I shouldn't kill you right now."

[Wartex1]

- Killian Anglerstrangler, speaking with Don Fische of the Gnome Mafia.

"So, I understand you're having trouble separating fantasy from reality..."

[GorinichSerpant]

-Captain Rodrick addressing Riker Garrosh.


"One time you wake up and realise that the world has gone mad, then you wake up again and realise it's always been mad! I hope that I don't wake up again."

[ReaderAt2046]

"One time you wake up and realise that the world has gone mad, then you wake up again and realise it's always been mad! I hope that I don't wake up again."

Riker Garrosh, replying to Captain Rodrick.

In the arms of the flame I am flying
In the fire I soar to the skies
For the chains forged of cold they are shattered
And the fire has opened my eyes.

In the kindling flame I am burning
I burn like the sun at noonday
For the fire has entered my heart
And burns all my darkness away

In the arms of the flame I am flying
In the fire I soar to the skies
For the chains forged of cold they are shattered
And the fire has opened my eyes.

A fire is lit in my heart
A flame it now burns in my soul
And never again shall the evil
Come back in darkness and cold.

In the arms of the flame I am flying
In the fire I soar to the skies
For the chains forged of cold they are shattered
And the fire has opened my eyes.

[Wartex1]

- Bard-Priest Nira Hornsmith of the fire goddess Tanoia, singing the classical hymn

"If I can't become the lord-cleric of Gl'morshapah, then no one will!"

[JNAProductions]

- Bard-Priest Nira Hornsmith of the fire goddess Tanoia, singing the classical hymn

"If I can't become the lord-cleric of Gl'morshapah, then no one will!"

-Wesley Garrosh, under the effects of Magnus' Potion of Clarity

"Eighteen men, seventeen children, sixteen women, fifteen slaves, fourteen elders, thirteen shamans..."

[Wartex1]

Lazlo Skeiner, mostly done reading a writ of requests to a king from Riker Garrosh

"Do the drow have a word for banana? How about tree? It's not like there are any growing down there."

[Jendekit]

Lazlo Skeiner, mostly done reading a writ of requests to a king from Riker Garrosh

"Do the drow have a word for banana? How about tree? It's not like there are any growing down there."

Riker Garrosh, asking the drow slaver that attempted to capture him.

"Riker, do I have to save you all the time?"

(guy really gets around doesn't he?)

[JNAProductions]

Riker Garrosh, asking the drow slaver that attempted to capture him.

"Riker, do I have to save you all the time?"

(guy really gets around doesn't he?)

-Tavain the Omnicidal, when he was known as Tavain the Heroic

"Birds are rather pretty, in the morning."

(So when does the actual world-building come in? Not that this isn't fun on its own.)

[Jurai]

-Tavain the Omnicidal, when he was known as Tavain the Heroic

"Birds are rather pretty, in the morning."

(So when does the actual world-building come in? Not that this isn't fun on its own.)

Wesley Garrosh, renowned morning hater.

"So, uhm, why are we doing this again?"

(THIS IS THE WORLDBUILDING! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!)

[ReaderAt2046]

"So, uhm, why are we doing this again?"

A great many people accompanying Riker Garrosh, on various occasions.

I'm not sure when I first realized that not everyone could see them. When you're the Emperor of Tarbean, people tend to ignore your... eccentricities. My grandfather once appointed his favorite bonsai tree as Secretary of Trade. Trade income rose by 13% under Secretary Ash, presumably because it was the only Secretary of Trade which didn't embezzle. How it managed to pass the subsidies on the silk industry is a mystery probably best left unsolved.