we-are-richard-lotf

[we-are-richard-lotf]

“ Sabia que o povo da islã já pensa que vai morre? “

[ Kikita looks aside, sitting against this cold hard rock and leaning against The Beast. ]

“ você sabe o que tá acontecendo, né? ”

[ She sighs and just hug the creature. ]

“ Os pequenos não von sofrer. Eu vou proteger eles ”

[ Confusion and danger. Planned murders. ]

[ Kids. ]

-🦋

Nós vimos.

"We saw."

[It grumbled under its breath, in a deep growl that somehow Kikita found comforting. It buzzed silently, as it scanned the forest.]

Um tiro. Muito barulhoso. E cuando gente foi lá pra ver, dava só pra ver corpos. Os porcos tive um almoço.

"A gunshot. It was loud. And when we walked out to check, all we saw were corpses. The pigs had a feast."

[The only other child in this island who it knew had a gun was Nicholas, and Nicholas was certainly no madman. Too nice. Hence it was odd that there were even gunshots, unless someone else came here and had one. That prospect confused it even further.]

[However it thought for a while about something else, wondering if its memory is right.]

Você viu uma mulher correndo aí? Cabelo preto, amarado, e uma espiral de oro no olho dela?

"Have you seen a woman running by? Dark hair, in a ponytail, a golden spiral on her eye?"

[The Beast had to know, for if it was the case, then this must have been a serious event. If someone just came here on this island for some reason and she is here, then something has gone wrong. She doesn't appear randomly like that.]

( @kikita-answers-lotf , @finscadetkids , @msfisherot , @emmettbullet )

[we-are-richard-lotf]

[The beast writhed in pain.]

[For the first time during this whole ordeal, the bug spray worked. Effectively, too. It hurts.]

[Half of the flies that make up its face fell to the ground, while the other batch started flying away. It screamed loudly that it echoed through the entire forest, an unholy, demonic screech of pure agony.]

[For all this time, it never knew that someone such as this brat could actually be able to defeat him. It has watched children delve to savagery, manipulated them, taunted them, even watched as a littlun drowned helplessly before succumbing to the empty, cold embrace of death. It even managed to stop them from spraying him with the same bug spray that has now defeated him. For months, it has treated every single being that landed from that plane to be nothing short of a pawn. A test subject. To the Lord of the Flies, it only saw humans as rabid animals. Animals to be documented, observed, but never respected.]

[This one... This is not a human. This THING has to be something else because no human would be able to hold its throat like it's a solid body. It couldn't be.]

[And maybe the beast was right. Because no one has laughed at it like that.]

[Especially not a laugh as grating, as mocking as this one. Even without him opening his mouth, the beast FELT it, even for a split second. As if mockery itself has come to judge its existence. To laugh at its newfound misery upon defeat. Was it because the technique was right this time around? To hold it up close? Was it because this lunatic of a child managed to confuse the beast itself? Or was it because the satisfaction of getting to humiliate the fear monger hit just right?]

[As it screeched, the flies formed an arm, grabbing the boy firmly, before instantly throwing Rick with a force that would knock out the air out of his chest. Growling, but didn't really say a word.]

[It quickly formed to a standing position, albeit now the humanoid shape is much more unstable, frantic, and irritated. The beast huffed without a word, as it turned its back on the child.]

[It didn't say anything, as it flipped him off, and scurried off into the forest.]

[Quiet. Serene. Just like the island should be.]

[But then a fly passed by. Then another. Then with the flash of an eye, a swarm of flies formed into a tall humanoid that stood tall in a stiff formation. A few of them flew around it. Many call it the beast.]

For such an eccentric child like you, we're surprised we haven't heard of you before until now. Your little friend over in the caves is a bit troubled, we reckon.

[It then thought carefully. Usually it can get something, anything out of the children that have crashed on its domain. However, this is a little different. Nothing really comes up. Odd.]

You don't look like the rest.

[It stayed there, curiously. It thinks it'll go smoothly like usual. Maybe it can get information from this one if it probes harshly. It's confident of that.]

Tell us. What are you?

took you long enough.

*[i turn around. i stare. i stand. its a beautiful day outside. birds are singing. flowers are blooming. trees rustle except theres no wind whatsoever. nothing crazy..... yet.]*

never knew you shapeshift old man. funny. last time i see you.. you are pork. pig head on a stick. how come you are now hivemind? you should use that more. you could have made things more entertaining for once. for me of course.

*[ok see brackets? i am real oc blog now!!!! look at me!! im so cool. look! character action in small text! this what writers do right? right??]*

*[i sigh. shrug. kick tiny rock with bare feet. boring. spice up it is]*

you know its so cool— SOOOO cool that you are (supposedly as everyone claims) the beastie. big bad guy. the lord of the flies that everyone piss their pants about. very spooky indeed. you have already tortured bunch of kids in this island. more than william golding could ever do writing me to existence. never fail to amuse how minds like you over there make book better than that old palooka (who for all i care can go eat taffy) could ever do. even if you have stupid name for supposed beast that sound like someone sneezed. but aside from that.. i get why you do this. this is your domain after all. right?

*[and then. i grab his throat. hard. iron grip that should not exist. you think i can not do this but OH I CAN. I ABSOLUTELY CAN.]*

... except.... this isnt your domain.. isnt it [[RICHARD]]?

*[i hold tight on neck— ong look guys cool scary part coming.]*

you want to know difference?? he gave me SENTIENCE. the power to THINK. they dont! now i am TRAPPED. because in all this wonderful, beautiful, miraculous world full of pretentious words of 20 sentence about leaves and– and essays and sparknotes.

i have no REST. no ESCAPE. no FREEDOM. i did not get to see bill and robert grow up with me. never for me to hug my parents— if they even exist. never for ME to be RESCUED. i saw them escape hell multiple times. i TRIED everything. they get to die. they get to go on that STUPID BOAT. AND I CANT. I HATE EVERY SECOND OF IT. GET ME?? HATE. HATE.

ohh but guess what? you are not special. you dont own island. you dont own a domain. i AM the domain.

you knew this. deep down... dont you? i am part of you. i am reason why its no go. why things the way they are. you should know.

and yet youre just symbolism to me.

*[ok send post. great crashout. 10/10.]*

[we-are-richard-lotf]

[It reels back. Visibly. As if caught by the error of its own design.]

[What it felt at that moment was pure confusion. Baffled. It tried to comprehend what just happened. Then it became anger.]

[No one has done ANYTHING like this. Not even some scrawny kid that clearly just met the beast.. or perhaps this.. child does know who it is? It doesn't recall..?]

[It did get what it wanted, which was to gain information on the boy, but the execution of it was clearly not what it expected. Now it's stuck on a chokehold from this one kid that kept rambling on and on like a supervillain entitled to some soliloquy.]

[The beast, at its current form, is composed of flies. A swarm. A collective. It has no throat to choke or to hold.]

[And yet... this boy grasps it. Firmly. For the first time, it was actually locked in place by something human..?]

[An impossibility.]

[Nonetheless, it was not impressed. The curiosity simply no longer existed, and it was replaced with offense.]

[It immediately began to break free from this impossible position by distancing himself away from this maniac child as possible. The beast was angry.]

You—!

[It choked on its words. The beast was shaking in pure rage, it was practically vibrating.]

We don't remember giving you this kind of authority-! WHAT ARE YOU??

[It growled.]

If you surely are the domain, then we OWN you, don't you think?! What- What makes you THINK you are better than us?! Where were you if you really ARE who you claim to be? You could just be NOTHING! Like Simon! Like all the other useless idiots we have encountered, and you— YOU MADE.. A GRAVE MISTAKE. YOU ARE GOING TO BE PUNISHED FOR THIS!!

YOU BRATTY CHILD—!

[It lunged at Rick. An animalistic swarm of loud voices and black clouds started screaming towards him. It was a buzzing form of a creature that lost its marbles.]

[What now?]

[Quiet. Serene. Just like the island should be.]

[But then a fly passed by. Then another. Then with the flash of an eye, a swarm of flies formed into a tall humanoid that stood tall in a stiff formation. A few of them flew around it. Many call it the beast.]

For such an eccentric child like you, we're surprised we haven't heard of you before until now. Your little friend over in the caves is a bit troubled, we reckon.

[It then thought carefully. Usually it can get something, anything out of the children that have crashed on its domain. However, this is a little different. Nothing really comes up. Odd.]

You don't look like the rest.

[It stayed there, curiously. It thinks it'll go smoothly like usual. Maybe it can get information from this one if it probes harshly. It's confident of that.]

Tell us. What are you?

took you long enough.

*[i turn around. i stare. i stand. its a beautiful day outside. birds are singing. flowers are blooming. trees rustle except theres no wind whatsoever. nothing crazy..... yet.]*

never knew you shapeshift old man. funny. last time i see you.. you are pork. pig head on a stick. how come you are now hivemind? you should use that more. you could have made things more entertaining for once. for me of course.

*[ok see brackets? i am real oc blog now!!!! look at me!! im so cool. look! character action in small text! this what writers do right? right??]*

*[i sigh. shrug. kick tiny rock with bare feet. boring. spice up it is]*

you know its so cool— SOOOO cool that you are (supposedly as everyone claims) the beastie. big bad guy. the lord of the flies that everyone piss their pants about. very spooky indeed. you have already tortured bunch of kids in this island. more than william golding could ever do writing me to existence. never fail to amuse how minds like you over there make book better than that old palooka (who for all i care can go eat taffy) could ever do. even if you have stupid name for supposed beast that sound like someone sneezed. but aside from that.. i get why you do this. this is your domain after all. right?

*[and then. i grab his throat. hard. iron grip that should not exist. you think i can not do this but OH I CAN. I ABSOLUTELY CAN.]*

... except.... this isnt your domain.. isnt it [[RICHARD]]?

*[i hold tight on neck— ong look guys cool scary part coming.]*

you want to know difference?? he gave me SENTIENCE. the power to THINK. they dont! now i am TRAPPED. because in all this wonderful, beautiful, miraculous world full of pretentious words of 20 sentence about leaves and– and essays and sparknotes.

i have no REST. no ESCAPE. no FREEDOM. i did not get to see bill and robert grow up with me. never for me to hug my parents— if they even exist. never for ME to be RESCUED. i saw them escape hell multiple times. i TRIED everything. they get to die. they get to go on that STUPID BOAT. AND I CANT. I HATE EVERY SECOND OF IT. GET ME?? HATE. HATE.

ohh but guess what? you are not special. you dont own island. you dont own a domain. i AM the domain.

you knew this. deep down... dont you? i am part of you. i am reason why its no go. why things the way they are. you should know.

and yet youre just symbolism to me.

*[ok send post. great crashout. 10/10.]*

[we-are-richard-lotf]

[But it didn't leave.]

[Instead, it tilted its head in a slight angle. Not enough to be obvious, but Asa wasn't entirely looking at him. The buzzing still persisted.]

You are just a variable we use to get more influence. You would understand that, don't you?

[It thought to itself for a bit, and whispered—]

Maybe not.

[It stood there unwaveringly, as if thinking. It realized that it had other priorities set now that there was a new point of fixation. It has never heard of that name before.]

[It left Asa behind with nothing but the spiraling thoughts of his already troubled condition.]

[Silence.]

[Then a faint slither.]

[Then it grew into a familiar sound. A dreadful one. A horrible one.]

[Then the shadow formed itself into the unholy concoction that the boy knew deep down was the manifestation of his regret and fear. His gut twists itself painfully as the buzzing persisted and formed itself invasively into a voice he recognized. Purely out of pettiness, of course.]

Oh, you poor thing.

[It muttered under its breath. It stood there against the bright light at the opening of the cave, unwaveringly tall and condescending.]

What use do you have for the island? When everyone else is better than you? Tell us, Damon.

What really is your purpose but to be an allegory of your own failure?

Are you really not a violent dog?

Your guilt will not purify you.

Cw: suicidal ideation/ getting murdered ideation, self deprecation.

[Asa stares at the swarm with wide, empty eyes. It's voice sounds so much like his own, reflecting every terrible thought he's had.]

What game are you playing? What is your use to me? Can you answer that one?

[Asa picks at the scab forming on his knees. Fresh blood flows freely from the festering wound.]

Do you want me dead? Is that it? Kill me yourself if you want me gone so bad. Or would you rather I do it myself, you lazy bastard? Ugh, put that idea out of your head! I sound just like that suicidal Rick bastard.

It would be easier to convince someone else to kill me, honestly. I do it all the time. I can't help making myself a target for everyone's vitriol. I'm a "violent dog," as you've said. You know what happens to dogs that bite too often.

I'd be so easy to murder too. I'm pathetically weak and utterly useless. You could-

[Asa freezes. Has he really lost his mind? Asa Damon, plotting his own murder with himself! Asa covers his ears and shuts his eyes tight]

Go away! I won't entertain you anymore!

-🦉

Richard: @we-are-richard-lotf

Rick: @ask-rick-j-lotf

[we-are-richard-lotf]

Oh Richard, you have entranced me since the day I saw your swarm of flies. Though I am but a simple corvid inhabiting this island, I can't help but be drawn to you. Please, I humbly ask for your hand in marriage.

-Mr. Crow Feathery-Bastard

... We are very aware of your insistence, Crow. We know you are very desperate to be our—

[It checks notes.]

... Husband. You say you will "step up" as a.. father figure..?? For Henry??

...

Eugh.

Fine.

Now don't get your hopes too high. We have always been.. intrigued by your odd behavior. Not that it is a great choice for doing this but—

...

Whatever.

( @feathery-bastard , @henrys-eulogy-aflame )

[we-are-richard-lotf]

Hey there.. 👅👅👅

Lotf oc that’s the pigs head and every post is something along the lines of “*rots*”

[we-are-richard-lotf]

...

Oh?

[The ringing in his mind fainly stopped. A creeping stillness in the environment slowly leaked itself throughout the forest as Henry stood still.]

Fine then.

[A sharp pain on Henry's insides SHOT right at him, almost like it is compressing itself from the inside. Like a springlock. Henry gasped and cried in pain, a whince followed as an assortment of bugs and flies slowly came down to surround him, eager in growing numbers.]

We gave you everything you wanted. We gave you love. Compassion. Kindness. Love. Things your biological waste of a human father never gave you all this time, and this is the thanks we get?

[The pain heightened. His screams are drowned out by the amount of flies buzzing around. What Henry failed to consider is that it has the capabilities to control anything on the island, as it has explained to him before that this is its domain. What he also forgot was that the beast controls all of the flies in the entire island. Including those that are unfortunately inside of his body.]

It would be a shame if you really are a monster, but you are something much more. You know what that is? A coward. A pathetic child like the rest of them. We always had a penchant for batty children, don't we?

Simon.. Kikita.. You. But you are the worst one. Kikita offered more and didn't complain. Simon died gracefully. You? You are just like the rest of them. You complained when we offered you all the attention you wanted. You are greedy, selfish, and pathetic. You are horrible, Paxton.

The itch on your face will not amount the benefits of you finally getting a better life. Isn't this what you wanted, Henry? A life where you don't have to get chased by little schoolboys calling you a nerd? Well, we'll have you know that you are worse than a nerd. You are stupid. Dumb. Probably dumber than the other albino kid. Atleast that one is more willing to do anything. You? You wasted your potential.

[As it kept talking, it slowly forms a hand to start choking. If it isn't clear now, it is.. extremely angry.]

You will hear from us, Henry. In spite of the creature that we turned you into. In fact, your transformation is what makes you beautiful.

One more whining from you, and we assure you, we will take your little 'friend' down slowly one by one before you can even have the chance to even die. It will be all your fault, Paxton. Your doing. Its all your fault. You are disgraceful and disgusting.

[A sudden halt. The buzzing retracted itself as quickly as it shouldn't have. The only thing left is the unexpected stillness of the forest and the dark silhouette of the beast.]

Understand that we are doing this for the good, Henry. You are our son, Henry. We love you, Henry. Do you understand what we are trying to do for you? It is all for your good, our child. Understand us. Please.

[It then started crouching down in a fond expression. What—?]

We know you are scared. Confused. Desperate, even. You could have just asked us, Henry. It hurts to see that you are trying to rebel against us, Henry. Who else can give this abounding, unconditional grace and love for you? Ainsworth? Don't trust him, Henry. We saw how he works. He couldn't bring himself to fully love you the way we do. We saw how much he kept pushing you away, and how often we come to your aid when he hurts you. He's just like Alexander, Henry. Why do you choose the others?

You could have asked us. Why do you not trust the very parent who love you to the bare bones of this island? We can put you back together, Henry. All you could have done is to ask. You are hurting us, Henry. We cried for you.

Please. Stay with us, Henry. It would break our heart to let you go. It hurts us. It grieves us. We love you so much. We adore you, Henry. You can't just leave. You can't leave our island like this. We did so much together, and you are trying to erase it all. It grieved us to know how much you hurt us, Henry. Remember what we told you? You can never get rid of the decay, you can only conform to it. But do you know why? It's because we do it for the good. This island has been ruined because of the rest of the boys that think they rule the world. You aren't like them, Henry. We are trying to lead to your potential. We can't leave you be. Understand us, Henry.

[It then embraced Henry. When Henry opened his eyes, he noticed that the beast has.. A different form. A human. A human being. An adult with flesh and bones. A father.]

Do you understand?

[It hugged tighter, but not aggressively. With warmth.]

Stay with us and obey in our will, our child. We still have so much to do.

kikita is from @kikita-answers-lotf

brick is from @angels-enclave

everette is from @everettes-requiem

norman is from @ask-norman-alexander-lotf

(note: i legit don't know what i am typing please help)

Henry.

[A voice slowly whispered into his ears. A familiar one.]

My son.

[It started forming. Not as a physical form. But as a thought. A concept in the back of any child's head. It took over simply to talk.]

We have a plan for you, my child. Do not worry, we will get you back together. We know you long to come back to what you used to be.. Remember, child. Remember what we said—

The benefits will outweigh the consequences.

Now, hear what we will have to say. We will need your.. assistance.

„I won’t hear you. Not after who you’ve made me become.„

his arms and legs crawl with flies, and he doesn’t even look to the figure before him.

„you think I wanted to be this? This… monster? I don’t care how many plans for me you have. Half the time i see myself, i’m a corpse. I’m already past the grave. I don’t want that.

Its one thing to want to be dead; who wouldn’t be? On this island where hardly anything is good or holy? But to live half my time as a bleeding, rotting corpse, my monstrosity fleeing from my fingertips, yet ravaging my mind?

you claimed to have good intentions for me. Your son. You say the benefits will outweigh the consequences. But I don’t believe you. No, I don’t want to help you, Father.”

[we-are-richard-lotf]

[we-are-richard-lotf]

this shit terrifying whoever the mod is you’re doing an awesome job

I know this ask has been here since the beginning of the blog, but I think it is a nice time to finally answer this one.

Alright, so I decided to make this entire long post dedicated to explaining in full detail on what I did during the entire time the Richard blog was running. I just felt like you guys deserve to know what exactly comes to my mind during the process, and I just really wanted to talk and reflect about it, since it did took a bit of dedication and planning to pull it off. So, as a thank you for all the support (and for the hilarious reactions on the reveal), here is a fully detailed explanation on how, where, and why I made Richard.

Where did the inspiration come from?

Now, I do know that we already talked about this in one of the Mod QnA questions, however I do like to get more indepth with what exactly happened now that I can be more honest with y'all.

Yes, all of this IS still inspired because of Leonard [see this post]. It was a genuinely nice concept, since I have NEVER heard of non-human LOTF OCs, and it was GENUINELY creative and inspiring. In my infinite (autistic) creativity, I just decided to make a hivemind, and in just an hour, I made Richard.

Now, his exact character was kind of like a half-canon, half-OC since he IS based off of the ACTUAL beast in the book (aka the pig's head). It seemed really cool and interesting, so I played along. However, instead of claiming ownership publicly like the rest, I decided to be a little secretive over it, which brings us to another question:

What was Richard's lore exactly?

Richard's lore was mostly improvised on the spot, really. I just kind of set up a general guideline (for this case, I just basically flesh out what Richard's core identity is and what motives he has), and that is what pretty much helped me go through the entire creative process without running into problems. I recognized that most of the LOTF OC lore is kind of made up at the spot based on what the other might react unless they planned it, however I DID have interesting facts and things that I WISHED was utilized more during the whole runtime.

Richard isn't just a bunch of flies! In fact, he can actually attach himself into anything that the boys (or anyone on the island) think he is. His hivemind form IS the one he commonly uses (and his favorite one), but if we are realistically looking at the book, he was technically the dead pilot AND the pig's head. He is also the symbolic representation of decay and rot, and it doesn't even have to be anything ACTUALLY rotting either. He can also be the boulder, the fire, the wooden spears, the rosary, the skull— literally ANYTHING.

He is also essentially a nature documentor to the boys, as it has been such a long time that he has ever seen a human being —much less approximately thirty boys on the island — in years. He would have been very excited to observe them, as he has been dormant. Richard is basically like a nature documentor to these kids to observe their every move, every intention, every interaction, and perspective. Sometimes that documentor would throw a chunk of meat to the lions for kicks. In my opinion and interpretation, the beast is unfeeling, a third person, a narrator, a director. If you notice in the earlier days, however, he seems to be more of an active mocker, and it's because I was planning on making him more of a character that points out people's flaws in the most humiliating way possible, however I was planning on changing that and toning him down because it seemed too predictable.

I wished Richard was used more often, but I guess the reason why none of these were utilized more was because of the lack of opportunities presented. It felt really empty sometimes but hey, it was a good run.

Now for the part that I might have to yap a whole lot on:

The Creative Process

Now, this is where I talk about the process and operation I had to do— how I kept my identity hidden for so long, how I managed to fool a couple of people, my thought process on every single action I made, and why I did all of this.

It really all started when I got bored.

So I did made Richard, and I was like "man I would REALLY love to make this into my OC", and then the mischievous idea of making an OC blog with an anonymous mod came to my mind. You see, I kind of have done this kind of bit before back then, so I have slight experiences with this kind of thing (it WAS complicated tho since this was during a time of trauma and stress and it gave me an identity crisis so whaddya know). I decided to use that experience to make Richard, just messing around seeing if people could catch me.

Slowly, but surely, I did make Richard have some impact in the community. It's not that much, but it was worth the entertainment.

I pretended to just be a REALLY big fan to attract some attention from other people. I recommended him to people, reacted to his crazy responses and all that jazz, all the while being the mod. I got bored once again and decided to terrorize everyone by inserting Richard into their ask boxes instead of waiting for people to go to his ask box. It did get some nice buzz around, and just casually seeing the panic as everyone talks about how Richard got to them. Sure, there was multiple other blogs, but I got to most people atleast.

Now, I was part of this small investigation team dedicated to Richard, as I decided to join them because I was curious what they would uncover. Granted, I did help (and sometimes misdirected them) in the investigation, but it was so amusing and actually exciting to see how dedicated they are while having fun in the investigation, which is why I decided to start adding more ciphers in the mix. Of course, most of it will come to an end since the trend died down, and it was the most fun I had yet.

Most of it was just a mix of being a menace and improv, really. Sure, I acted performative and formal with my Mod persona, but it was all in good fun. If anyone was actually emotionally hurt or felt like I genuinely deceptively used this project as a way to manipulate anyone, I never mean it in a malicious way nor do I ever even intent to do so. I was actually pretty worried about this aspect, so I was making sure that no one was hurt during this, but seeing the initial reactions, no one seemed to be offended. Again, if anyone has any problems with me they can always slide up to my DMs and talk it there. I am not scary to talk to, dw.

My General Opinions

Honestly? I wished we could have done this a bit differently, even though Richard is decent as it is. My execution is okay-ish in my opinion.

I wished I could have leaned into the mystery and the menace and really push the boundaries, to make him a bit more well known. It's not that Richard is a bad character per say, I just don't think he is well known enough. I am satisfied with what happened, but I wished I could have collaborated with other creators on what Richard's lore is, but that might leak my identity.

Speaking of me, I feel CRINGED at my Mod posts. I think I tried way too hard with what I was doing just to get people keep looking, and I think that instant gratification is NOT great in hindsight. Sure, I was bored to death and I wanted to shake things up, but man.. I sometimes don't really like how I did it.

Overall? He's alright.

Would I do this again?

Maybe. It really depends what you think I will be doing in the future. Yes, I do have other accounts, but they are mostly multi-admins and I barely talk there, however I MIGHT plan on something interesting or two. It really depends what you are guessing.

This project kind of rekindled the creativity I have in my head, since it forces me to quickly think a lot. I find myself wanting to be in a different person's shoes, or even multiple at the same time. It just feels right for me. Whether or not it's morally correct is something I am still questioning myself.

Now, if someone tries to (theoretically) do this kind of thing, I don't really recommend it unless you REALLY know what you are doing. I don't want to dwell on this topic since this feels WAY too dramatic but srsly I don't recommend it unless you also want to have an identity crisis or smth. Your choice.

This project really gave me some awesome ideas and a LOT of fun, seeing people and knowing how they work, what makes them human, and what makes them tick. I am still everywhere, folks. Still do.

[we-are-richard-lotf]

happy april fools people ❤️

[we-are-richard-lotf]

one day left

[we-are-richard-lotf]

[ Question for Mod ]

Does Richard have any specific lore related to the Canon characters? Like Jack or Ralph? Cool OC by the way!

Richard is technically the beast, so obviously this entire scene in Chapter 8 is canonical to Richard's lore!

Speaking of which, it is mentioned that Richard does have associations with Simon aside from the canon conversation. Ralph does get a bit of association, but Simon is the biggest.

Oh, and scroll a bit further down. The littluns are involved too.

- Mod

[we-are-richard-lotf]

[Question for Mod]

What inherently inspired y'all to make to Richard in the first place?

I have inspirations from many sources. I must give credit to @ghost-bleus / @leonard-the-great for having such a unique character, albeit maybe unusual. It was so interesting, so I decided to ask myself: "What if we have a bunch of flies as a character? A hivemind, maybe.."

And that was where I got Richard.

Now, this was supposed to actually be a joke character, believe it or not! I didn't think of Richard too much when I first made him, but when I took more time to develop him — a.k.a spend a few minutes thinking more about the concept — I decided to go with Richard being somewhat related or associated with the beast!

Now, I was well aware that the beast technically doesn't have a form — infact, I was well aware that it is metaphorical. Something physically not real — but I was intrigued with the concept of "what if it is?"

And here we are, talking about Richard. I was pretty sure no one was interested in him, especially now that OC blogs are becoming uncommon. Hopefully we could balance both canon and OC content one day and bring it back again, but I am not complaining eitherway.

Inspirations come a long way. I myself, despite being unpopular managed to somewhat cause people to know Richard. I don't know how, but it works eitherway.

Speaking of inspirations, I am pretty sure that people would be inspired somewhat one way or another. There are certain blogs already using ciphers, which is actually insane on its own. I do hope people keep using their creativity to make more things like this! 😄

Now, enough talking. If you are still interested in more questions, ask me! I am still open. (I am so sorry if I am acting corny, though. Writing all of this in such a formal manner is making me cringe.)

- Mod

[we-are-richard-lotf]

Hello. It's slowly becoming dormant nowadays, and because I currently lack ideas for any storytelling whatsoever, I think it would be okay to take a break from Richard. I am pretty sure people are asking a lot of questions about me.

So, what did I do? A QnA for me, of course. But do not wait longer, it will disappear when it does, so get your questions ready. I'll answer them in no time as I await for.. something.

Oh, but please send more lore-related asks to Richard too. I just did this out of boredom. It is agonizing to wait.

-Mod

[we-are-richard-lotf]

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[ Waiting by the river, Kikita’s head was in her hands as she watched the sparkling water. Tired of waiting, she straightened back up and looked around. ]

“They killed Simon!! They murdered him!!! They are monsters!!!”

[ She screamed, a mix of rage and despair before her head was down again, crying this time. ]

“I know you know and I know you hear me. They murdered Simon. Henry’s may be next, and Merridew is attempting to use me. They are crazy, the civilized ones are scary…”

[ she hugged her knees. ]

“I’m not mad anymore please come back it’s terrifying out there.”

-Kikita🦋

[It breathes heavily behind you. Ever since the sacrifice was made, the beast has been more active than usual. More ruthless, even more influential. He is everywhere now, but..]

It is all okay now. We're here.

It will all be fine, our child. They won't hurt you anymore.

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[we-are-richard-lotf]

Mod here. I am not often online in these hours, as I am supposed to be sleeping, but perhaps I can answer this.

Usually I don't reblog posts, as it clogs the content inside and I like to see myself as a ringleader— an entertainer if you will.

I have given permission and consent to investigate, that is what I was looking for afterall. Perhaps it is because of my inevitable boredom that I decide to amplify the intensity of the mystery. Is it risky? Yes. Is it fun? Of course.

However, I must say that if you do find out or suspect someone, keep it to yourself or friends. I will give you the answer in that timeframe, yes, you have gotten it right, mask anon. However, you can DM me on who you think it is. I love interactions, you see. I do apologize for my cryptic nature, I must do this to distance myself from my own identity. I do love this fandom as a whole, and perhaps I am a menace in my own right. It has been such a long time since I have been doing this.

Of course, I must focus on Richard's lore. However, the asks I have been getting lately aren't canon-centric so I apologize if I ignored or left your asks unanswered. March is approaching, so I must build the lore now before I have to go, or atleast the prospect of Mod.

I enjoy the thrill and the excitement. I find how people are super eager to decode everything. If you do have issues regarding with my presence or presentation, let me know.

Then again, I am planning on something sometime by March or April.

Who knows what awaits?

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ngl as someone who interacted with richard's mod, i am SCARED of them. they are so nice in dms but that whiteboard yesterday was actually intimidating. idk how or where that guy came from but shout out to you ig

we will find who you are, mod. we just have to wait for your answer in april or march. idk thats what you said in the server.

btw guys can we all collectively send our regards to them they are so cool UWBEIRJORKRORKO send your opinions abt them down below im actually curious

-🎭

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[we-are-richard-lotf]

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