#Etrian Odyssey 1

[lepospondyl]

[repo-net]

EO5-Styled intros for the stratums from EO1 and EO2!

I finished playing EO5 a while back, and one of the things I really liked about the game were the short narrated sequences that played when you reached a stratum for the first time. The voice actress kills the role, and just the music slowly kicking in as she introduces just what you're about to get yourself into - aaahh, it's so good.

To help practice a bit of my description writing when it comes to locations and short tidbits of lore, I decided to try my hand at doing my own renditions of these sequences for the EO1 and 2 stratums! Hopefully they look alright, eheh.

Spoilers under the cut!

EO1

Every adventurer has a dream: whether it be for glory, for riches, for knowledge, or for purpose. Without fail, all of them flock to this mighty tree.

Regardless of the purity in their heart, the first step into these vast greenlands is filled with ambition.

That very same ambition is what has led to the end of so many. And yet for you, it may just be the start…

The legendary story born from hope blossomed here.

The first stratum, Emerald Grove

Descending down the stairs, a new layer of the labyrinth welcomes you.

Darker than the last, the tropical wilderness buzzes your ear with the sounds of trickling water, and cries of a new set of beasts.

Those who basked in their success of survival of the basics; learned far too late…

… That here, nature reigns supreme.

The second stratum, Primitive Jungle

Conquering the lord of the jungle, a mesmerizing sight shines against your eyes.

A moist scent wafting in the air, with a cobalt hue that makes one forget you’re still within a forest.

A queen of the insects lies in wait here, and below even her grasp is a mystery only a handful have seen, yet one question continues to prod.

Has that secret been forgotten by age, or has it grown into something more?

The third stratum, Azure Rainforest

Layer after layer of blooming life, comes to a harsh, arid halt upon this new arrival.

These wastelands filled with long stretches of beige and grains scraping against skin, is the very home of an ancient race.

They speak of a century-old pact, fully ready to defend their turf. To hide what’s below, and to see what’s below.

Wills even in the face of death are about to be tested here.

The fourth stratum, Sandy Barrens

Only the cursed king on his throne in the abyss remembers that golden age.

A world overwhelmed by verdure and promises of revival. A time and tragedy that only one man can tell the true story of.

Structures and mechanisms that you have never seen the likes of, with memories so distant, but so near all the same.

The mysteries that have been kept under for a millenia, it is your destiny to unravel them and see for your own - the secrets of Yggdrasil.

The fifth stratum, Lost Shinjuku

Below even the origin of creation is a place past the naked eye. 

A system of organs solely out of the blood dripping from stratas above, drenching the pulsing and veiny walls with a sickening red.

Screams and wails of agony from a creature tortured by its purpose, engulfing itself in this cavern to take its revenge on trespassers that were never meant to reach here.

For descending to the roots of this labyrinth, its very core will stop at nothing to engrave you into it.

The sixth stratum, Claret Hollows

EO2

The second saga of a legend already born, or the first for the arisal of new ones.

Whoever the author may be, this story begins all the same, with an invitation from a new land to ascend to heights yet to be reached.

These grassy woods that surround the bottom of the mighty tree…

Mark the intro for an adventure unlike any before.

The first stratum, Ancient Forest

Pushing through the daunting beginning trials, an opening paves way into a new flavor of woods.

These orange lands filled with prickly tails and segwaying paths; they provoke the explorers with a dilemma.

Will you grit your teeth through thorns for instant gratification, or will you dance with the roars of beasts seemingly undentable?

Be decisive, lest you go a route that leads to a pitiful end.

The second stratum, Auburn Thicket

Biting through fragile flesh, as soon as getting past the heat of the thicket.

Grazing against the adventurers, a stinging test from the polar opposite on the journey up north.

This icy surface, disrupting the pursuit towards the top, has spelled the end of many tales thought to be on the road of destiny.

Pass by these freezing storms, and at the peak awaits a tragedy long foretold; yet this is only one of his many, many failings.

The third stratum, Frozen Grounds

Lagaard knew not what was past those snowy acres, until they arrived; and now - they continue to soar.

Like the monsters and curious souls that reside here, these pink, rosy blossoms mark the start of heights never been reached.

Through echoes heard upward, each footstep through this cherry territory serenades the adventurers.

Keep on climbing, recite a long lost grail, and you’ll be one step closer to the heavens. But tread carefully - the war ahead may overwhelm even those chosen by fate.

The fourth stratum, Petal Bridge

The world was once overtaken by Earth itself. Those fortunate enough, built a stronghold to survive.

Centuries passed. And eventually, not even the stronghold could hold its strength. 

The one constant… was him. 

Renewing it to his liking, a phenomenal palace not even fairy tales could mold. A castle glistening with gold, proudly idling above the skies where no one could reach him. No matter how long it takes. No matter how many will be lost.

Despite all the years, he’s always kept one promise burned into his mind.

“Humanity must survive.”

The fifth stratum, Heavenly Keep

Eternity - a word no mortal could understand the true weight of. 

An eternity of mistakes. An eternity of lives lost from obsession. 

An eternity of abominations created by his hand. Yet not one was worse than his first.

Over his created heaven, was a forest so eden, so seemingly tranquil; yet nothing was more dangerous. It’s a sanctuary with just a singular purpose.

A forsaken prison, to house his darkest criminal.

The sixth stratum, Forbidden Wood

[martilyongabo]

portraits doodled from Late October (+ mid-November) [10.27.23-11.17.23]

the three on top are Emi, Yvonne, and Clem (EO1-EO2) (all she/her)!! i didn't really get to color them but I hope that i get the chance to soon!

(also just doodled a random me in Mediko cosplay because dead space)

[noctishy]

Elise, Protector of my EOU party

[donein30minutes]

A Dancer in the Wood 7.12.23

Done in 30 minutes

[moonage-moth]

Etrian Odyssey HD

Well, I think I steamrolled this game. I got Etrian Odyssey HD a day after finishing Tears of the Kingdom and haven't let it go until today when I finished it. It's interesting seeing how these two so different games got me so strongly!

I remember getting Etrian Odyssey on the Nintendo DS when I was a kid but never got too far into it. I didn't know much English at the time, was used only to RPGs like Pokémon and the Tales series, so it was quite a different experience. Revisiting it today, some fifteen years later, was really fun though!

The game is barebones in its story and setting, giving you only enough to situate yourself and go on your adventure, but that's not bad! Your characters are yours to create as you wish inside your head, much like in a tabletop RPG game! The only difference is you get up to five of them, so it can be a lot of fun!

The few NPCs that appear have lots of personality though. My favorites were definitely Ren and Tlachtga, the ronin and hexer duo! They were a couple in my headcanon, so it was really fun seeing them trhoughout the game and imagining the situations that made me meet them again and again!

Another thing I really enjoyed was the map in Etrian Odyssey HD! There were options to automate it but charting it myself was so satisfying! Deciding how far you'd go to fill those spots, finding secret passages, choosing which icons to use and marking interesting events to come back later were the highlights of the adventure for me!

By the end I finished this game really satisfied and wanting more! I'm probably going to play more DRPGs now and will definitely come back to this franchise later!

[frobby]

dungeon meshi as a concept is so true cuz I too have lost a fight to a boss because I was hungry

[moe-broey]

Realization.

[apples-of-apples]

hello

is this anything

[shuruzy]

Starting off the next set of 2hd cutscene portraits... a fourth Nameir has hit the EO OC timeline.

[gravedice]

If you've played Etrian Odyssey 3, you know him and you either love him or hate him! Is he slashing your tires, or teaching your sword stances? Is he stealing your mcdonalds happy meal (including the toy!) or sending you roses? Is he mocking or mentoring you?

as usual, reblog for a bigger sample size, or if you wanna be super meanies or nicies in the notes

[lepospondyl]

[repo-net]

not sure how much demand there is for this, but is there any chance you have rips of the stratum artwork from EO1? i've been going down the google rabbit hole with no luck so far

Yeah! I was going to post this a little later, but seeing as this ask's popped up, I may as well put them here in advance. (I also have EO3's uploaded already, which I'm not sure if you've already seen but here it is just in case) I also plan on putting the ones I've found for EO4 and 5, though idk if the former's quality lives up to the rest. Anyways...

High quality rips of Etrian Odyssey 1's stratums!

Images under the cut! Credit not needed but certainly appreciated!

1st Stratum - Emerald Grove

2nd Stratum - Primitive Jungle

3rd Stratum - Azure Rainforest

4th Stratum - Sandy Barrens

5th Stratum - Lost Shinjuku

6th Stratum - Claret Hollows

[chromaji]

remembered Etrian Mystery Dungeon's version of Hoist the Sword With Pride In The Heart

[obscuredilfoff]

Propaganda below the cut!

Bado

hes an adoptive father of 2 and a lazy conman who only cares about making easy money, but also doesnt enjoy it if theres even a person who isnt having fun with his schemes (unless its his adopted daughter, who's a knight that tries to stop him from scamming the towns people)

Bertrand de Gervaise

HE IS MY EVERYTHING HE'S DEFINITELY THE REASON I LOVE DILFS SO MUCH I won't spoil anything but there's a huge plot twist involving him and it shook me to my core when I first played the game in like high-school and it's stuck with me ever since. I just love jaded old men so much he's so silly I love him so much

[toastshark]

Fun fact: while drawing that Ganondorf edit, I had an almost finished WIP of Agatha using the Farmer portrait this entire time. But we all know her class is actually Sovereign

Anyways, on the right side I tried doing more of those blackened out shadows in the background like the actual portraits all have, but wasn’t sure if it didn’t look too awkward like this? So that’s why there’s two now!

Aaaaand the og portrait + a big version: