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Imagine finding an area which looks like it'll hold a relic, only for it to just.. not be a relic. It's made of the same material, but it just has no power; it is simple an ordinary object, made of strange material.
@@pig4295 Huh, good question. A relic could have an infinite amount of magic. Still, the material it is imbued with is fragile and not meant for fighting (only defense, which complicates things even more), or the relic has a limited amount of uses for its magic, once it is used up it reverts back to an ordinary useless object. The fact that wanderers don't know if a relic is cursed or not is already a risk, I can't even imagine a wanderer using up all the magic of a relic and not knowing it until it's too late.
Or imagine finding a relic after a long, dangerous journey but not being able to work out what it does. Maybe it's broken or worn out, but maybe it only has an effect in specific circumstances.
@@MCPhssthpok Interesting way to look at it, for all the wanderer knows the relic could have a mundane magical use that the ancient people used in their everyday life (no combative uses) like toilet paper. Imagine a world where ancient magical artifacts are revered, their true nature long forgotten after centuries of mythologizing. The wanderer stumbles upon a relic, an ornate, glowing object sealed in a lavish chest, surrounded by intricate carvings that tell tales of its "wondrous" power. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime find for any adventurer-legendary and priceless. Scholars might have speculated that it holds the secret to ultimate power, perhaps controlling the elements or bestowing eternal life. But as the wanderer carefully studies the artifact, nothing happens. No power emanates, no curses unfold, and no divine revelations occur. With growing confusion, they consult an eccentric historian who specializes in ancient languages. After intense study, the historian discovers that the writings around the relic are not grand proclamations of power but rather... instructions for use. The artifact, as it turns out, is nothing more than a magically self-cleaning object that ancient people used in daily hygiene routines-magic toilet paper, enchanted to remain perpetually fresh, durable, and always ready for use. In the ancient world, it was an indispensable tool for comfort and cleanliness, but nothing more. The twist is not just in the object’s function but in how far-removed modern understanding is from the relic’s original, ordinary purpose. The wanderer realizes that the relic was not revered because of its combat prowess or strategic importance, but because it was simply part of a long-lost civilization’s routine comfort. What was once mundane now seems extraordinary because of its sheer age and rarity. This shift in perspective adds humor and commentary on how history can distort and glorify things. The object might become a coveted piece for collectors and scholars, not for any dangerous power, but as a historical curiosity-a reminder that not all relics have grandiose or combative origins. It opens the possibility that many other “sacred” artifacts might also be everyday items, misinterpreted by those too far removed from the time they were created. The idea could be extended to reveal an entire collection of mundane relics. One might be a cooking utensil that magically heats food without fire or a cleaning stone that absorbs dust from surfaces. In this world, the line between the mythical and the mundane is blurred, showing how even the most routine aspects of life can gain mystique over time.
Years ago...no, decades ago, I guess...I was writing a series of stories based loosely on some recurring dreams & dream themes. When I see your videos, I'm reminded of those old, now abandoned tales. My stories were set in a vast, semi-abandoned structure that looked sort of like a Mediterranean hotel or apartment building from the 1890s or maybe 1920s, though it often blended with other types of structures. Various people were lost within it, sometimes trying to make little communities or what have you. The ocean played an important role, and the structure was often built out over salty water. Tonally, my stories were very different, but there was a similar sense of nostalgic ruin about things. I think my stories had a more "pulpy" vibe, though. Like, the protagonist of one was a WWI pilot who got lost in a storm and ended up there, and at one point, he was on the run from some clockwork critters. Anyway. Really enjoying this project. And I appreciate having some old memories brought to the surface. Maybe I should dig through the stacks of old papers and see if I can find some drafts. Dust off the ol' brain and write something.
I'm reminded of _Mythago Wood_ by Robert Holdstock. It's about a small piece of ancient woodland which is much bigger on the inside, and is populated by figures from forgotten myths. It's set in the years after WW2. The further in you go, the further into the past you go, all the way back to the Ice Age. I was particularly reminded of it by the OP's mention of a pilot: the protagonist is accompanied by a pilot, who recognised the wood for what it is after a painful encounter with a similar wood in Belgium in the war. The protagonist is hunting for his brother for plot reasons, the pilot hopes to find a shining city which will cure his scars.
Well, stolen idea but it was a hit in my DnD campaign: a Soul Lantern. It's a lantern that, when grabbed, traps the user's soul in the lantern. They can only see from within the lantern, but they still can control their body - so their movements are disoriented since they're viewing themselves from the outside. From within the lantern, their vision is enhanced and they can see the true forms of all things, and even see guidance to things they seek. However, their soul becomes like a flame, and their soul perishes if the lantern's flame is doused in water.
This world is a truly wormy and enticing place. When I watch your videos, I feel... a certain desire to explore the eternal ruins in person, to learn about the nature of the world and the objects in it. It's really cool!
Ooooh this was so cool and fun!! Glad more lore was shared about relics, they're very cool and I like that they're all made of the same stuff, that's such a cool detail
I like that you tell just enough to spark curiosity and interest while leaving enough mistery to let our mind play and evade. What I like most about settings as yours is the space between the lines that give it an unlimited room and appeal
very nice ^^ I'm a magic item nerd and will be enjoying the relics for sure. All your ideas are very cute but ooze melancholy, which I like a lot and I believe the relics will feel vital to the worlds other lore too^^
the relics are definitely one of my favorite parts of the eternal ruins, so this video is probably one of my most anticipated ones! thanks for putting this one out there!
Great idea of how to give exposition/insight to the world youre creating. I always liked little tidbits of journals and such by an in-world character, like it's their understanding and not yours... because you know all the answers already.. but the audience is learning for the first time along with those coming up in the world.
Oh wow, the art and lore for this one is astounding! Also, not gonna lie I'd probably want to be a Wanderer that carries a cursed relic. Just in case a fellow Wanderer encounter proves sus.
The sample relics are really cool. I might have to steal the top for a D&D game. I can see it being a little unreliable on an uneven surface and of course it would be almost impossible to keep the top spinning while walking over, say, a body of water, which would mean risking losing it if you had to leave it behind to spin
The line Relics make a wonders other worlds make me think if demon and spirits use to be the old original inhabitant’s of the eternal Ruins, but were transformed by Relics and Cursed Relics. Or maybe Spirits and Demons in or of them self’s are a type of Relics. But who now’s that just a theory!A ETERNAL RUINS THEORY!!
You said that a wanderer who’s survived many bells are changed by the artifacts they hold. What if, when a wanderer survives long enough, their artifacts transform the wanderer into a demon or spirit. Where that is one way the ruins creates new beings to inhabit her halls.
This series is just amazing. I - Sorry… that was 𝐧𝐨𝐭 an ad for me… anywho… I genuinely wish I could get a print or stickers! Unfortunately, I can’t even afford a dollar for the patreon right now..😓
Can the cursed relics still be useful despite having harmful side effects? And the part about some relics being able to hurt the true form of a demon... That opens the possibility of becoming a demon slayer if you're brave and lucky enough. Would they also be able to harm spirits as well?
Yes the cursed relics are still useful, in ways that others aren’t. They’re usually more useful for handling demons. Good questions on if they harm spirits. I need to think about that.
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Someone needs to fund this man and give him his own studio to make these things come to life!
As a game artist, I would love to work on a project like this.
For real, I NEEEEED more
I want it as a book or book series.
@@LamirLakantry i wouldn't want a novel but AN ART BOOK WITH LIKE. LORE INFORMATION NEXT TO IT?? NEED.
@@just-a-me1168Yeah, something visual for sure, I'd really miss the amazing art
Imagine finding an area which looks like it'll hold a relic, only for it to just.. not be a relic. It's made of the same material, but it just has no power; it is simple an ordinary object, made of strange material.
I do wonder if the magic could fade or be used up 👀
@@pig4295 Huh, good question. A relic could have an infinite amount of magic. Still, the material it is imbued with is fragile and not meant for fighting (only defense, which complicates things even more), or the relic has a limited amount of uses for its magic, once it is used up it reverts back to an ordinary useless object. The fact that wanderers don't know if a relic is cursed or not is already a risk, I can't even imagine a wanderer using up all the magic of a relic and not knowing it until it's too late.
Or imagine finding a relic after a long, dangerous journey but not being able to work out what it does. Maybe it's broken or worn out, but maybe it only has an effect in specific circumstances.
@@MCPhssthpok Interesting way to look at it, for all the wanderer knows the relic could have a mundane magical use that the ancient people used in their everyday life (no combative uses) like toilet paper. Imagine a world where ancient magical artifacts are revered, their true nature long forgotten after centuries of mythologizing. The wanderer stumbles upon a relic, an ornate, glowing object sealed in a lavish chest, surrounded by intricate carvings that tell tales of its "wondrous" power. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime find for any adventurer-legendary and priceless. Scholars might have speculated that it holds the secret to ultimate power, perhaps controlling the elements or bestowing eternal life.
But as the wanderer carefully studies the artifact, nothing happens. No power emanates, no curses unfold, and no divine revelations occur. With growing confusion, they consult an eccentric historian who specializes in ancient languages. After intense study, the historian discovers that the writings around the relic are not grand proclamations of power but rather... instructions for use. The artifact, as it turns out, is nothing more than a magically self-cleaning object that ancient people used in daily hygiene routines-magic toilet paper, enchanted to remain perpetually fresh, durable, and always ready for use. In the ancient world, it was an indispensable tool for comfort and cleanliness, but nothing more. The twist is not just in the object’s function but in how far-removed modern understanding is from the relic’s original, ordinary purpose. The wanderer realizes that the relic was not revered because of its combat prowess or strategic importance, but because it was simply part of a long-lost civilization’s routine comfort. What was once mundane now seems extraordinary because of its sheer age and rarity. This shift in perspective adds humor and commentary on how history can distort and glorify things. The object might become a coveted piece for collectors and scholars, not for any dangerous power, but as a historical curiosity-a reminder that not all relics have grandiose or combative origins. It opens the possibility that many other “sacred” artifacts might also be everyday items, misinterpreted by those too far removed from the time they were created.
The idea could be extended to reveal an entire collection of mundane relics. One might be a cooking utensil that magically heats food without fire or a cleaning stone that absorbs dust from surfaces. In this world, the line between the mythical and the mundane is blurred, showing how even the most routine aspects of life can gain mystique over time.
@@MCPhssthpok sounds like a good snack for a demon tbh 👀
This channel is relic for all wanderers
This is starting to look like you're working on a video game, and I'm here for it.
Years ago...no, decades ago, I guess...I was writing a series of stories based loosely on some recurring dreams & dream themes. When I see your videos, I'm reminded of those old, now abandoned tales. My stories were set in a vast, semi-abandoned structure that looked sort of like a Mediterranean hotel or apartment building from the 1890s or maybe 1920s, though it often blended with other types of structures. Various people were lost within it, sometimes trying to make little communities or what have you. The ocean played an important role, and the structure was often built out over salty water.
Tonally, my stories were very different, but there was a similar sense of nostalgic ruin about things. I think my stories had a more "pulpy" vibe, though. Like, the protagonist of one was a WWI pilot who got lost in a storm and ended up there, and at one point, he was on the run from some clockwork critters.
Anyway. Really enjoying this project. And I appreciate having some old memories brought to the surface. Maybe I should dig through the stacks of old papers and see if I can find some drafts. Dust off the ol' brain and write something.
You should find it again! I think that would be super cool to rediscover
I'm reminded of _Mythago Wood_ by Robert Holdstock. It's about a small piece of ancient woodland which is much bigger on the inside, and is populated by figures from forgotten myths. It's set in the years after WW2. The further in you go, the further into the past you go, all the way back to the Ice Age. I was particularly reminded of it by the OP's mention of a pilot: the protagonist is accompanied by a pilot, who recognised the wood for what it is after a painful encounter with a similar wood in Belgium in the war. The protagonist is hunting for his brother for plot reasons, the pilot hopes to find a shining city which will cure his scars.
@@DavidCowie2022 well, now I have another book on my TBR pile.
Well, stolen idea but it was a hit in my DnD campaign: a Soul Lantern. It's a lantern that, when grabbed, traps the user's soul in the lantern. They can only see from within the lantern, but they still can control their body - so their movements are disoriented since they're viewing themselves from the outside. From within the lantern, their vision is enhanced and they can see the true forms of all things, and even see guidance to things they seek. However, their soul becomes like a flame, and their soul perishes if the lantern's flame is doused in water.
Reminds me of over the garden wall.
@@s0ph053 That's where I stole it from lol
This world is a truly wormy and enticing place. When I watch your videos, I feel... a certain desire to explore the eternal ruins in person, to learn about the nature of the world and the objects in it. It's really cool!
love the procedural motif
Ooooh this was so cool and fun!! Glad more lore was shared about relics, they're very cool and I like that they're all made of the same stuff, that's such a cool detail
Of topic but you have a sick pfp dude
Love the way this world is evolving.
~Still waiting for game to come out and I'm willing to wait for years. It is just worth it..
Ive been waiting for another lore video, FINALLY!
Ayyyyyyy lets go new eternal ruins vid!
These honestly make my day
Incredibile that this lore is SO interesting that I was actually really amazed when you said relics can actually hurt demons.
wonderful, I can't wait to travel in the Eternal Ruins as an old-school online jrpg.
Oh , had been wandering about Relics .
Ok . comment for engagement accompliced .
Now , its watch time .
Wondering*
:D
I love the art in these videos
I like that you tell just enough to spark curiosity and interest while leaving enough mistery to let our mind play and evade. What I like most about settings as yours is the space between the lines that give it an unlimited room and appeal
Amazing as always. This is definitely my favorite world
Always amazing to have more lore. Love the ruins
very nice ^^ I'm a magic item nerd and will be enjoying the relics for sure. All your ideas are very cute but ooze melancholy, which I like a lot and I believe the relics will feel vital to the worlds other lore too^^
Finding and learning to use relics seems like something that would be a great part of a video game
A lore Eternal Ruins lore vid to end my day? You too kind! Love this series
love these videos every time, we need more stuff just like this
NEW VIDEO AGGGGHGHGHGGRG *dies of anticipation*
dies of constipation???
@@adenzu no, *anticipation* , you fool! (I’m joking)
the relics are definitely one of my favorite parts of the eternal ruins, so this video is probably one of my most anticipated ones! thanks for putting this one out there!
Great idea of how to give exposition/insight to the world youre creating. I always liked little tidbits of journals and such by an in-world character, like it's their understanding and not yours... because you know all the answers already.. but the audience is learning for the first time along with those coming up in the world.
This needs a whole Video Game and Netflix Series.
Love eternal ruins, well done. I love that ghibli feel!!
I lost my Eternal Car Keys in the Ruins 🔑
holy crap I predicted cursed relics in mask’s guide to the ruins
I can’t get enough of this world
the new illustration is beautiful!! happy to get the new lore😊
I always look forward to these videos. It gives us new understanding of this world every time.
Love your content and your creative mind so much, I'm always happy to see another of your videos on my recommended page
The lore expands.. love this series
I’ve loved following this project along! Thank you for the updates!
Oh boy new video!
Thanks for a great video :)
ty for another video, love hearing about your world
whenever i am doing litteraly anything if i see a notification from this dude im stopping what im doing and watching that shit
Love your art and stories. I know you're gonna help publish something big some day
I love this world building project so much! Keep it up!
Man i love these videos
Loved it as usual, the Relics dark counterpart intrest me would wanders be so drawn by power they disregard their safety :o
a ttrpg for this would be FIRE
I am curious now to look back at the characters we have made and see how their relics stack up.
Oh wow, the art and lore for this one is astounding!
Also, not gonna lie I'd probably want to be a Wanderer that carries a cursed relic. Just in case a fellow Wanderer encounter proves sus.
You are so underrated !
Another amazing video!
yesssss this is still so amazing
Great video!
Thank you for this
Fantastic!
SO GOOD!!!!!
The sample relics are really cool. I might have to steal the top for a D&D game. I can see it being a little unreliable on an uneven surface and of course it would be almost impossible to keep the top spinning while walking over, say, a body of water, which would mean risking losing it if you had to leave it behind to spin
The line Relics make a wonders other worlds make me think if demon and spirits use to be the old original inhabitant’s of the eternal Ruins, but were transformed by Relics and Cursed Relics. Or maybe Spirits and Demons in or of them self’s are a type of Relics. But who now’s that just a theory!A ETERNAL RUINS THEORY!!
new vid :D
great vid!!!
Now that you mention it... I always assumed my crown was metal, but the texture isn't quite the same...
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Thats nice .
1:26 is a bell some sort of measuring unit in the ruins?
they mark the passage of time
Oh ok
vibing time once agian
You said that a wanderer who’s survived many bells are changed by the artifacts they hold. What if, when a wanderer survives long enough, their artifacts transform the wanderer into a demon or spirit. Where that is one way the ruins creates new beings to inhabit her halls.
This series is just amazing.
I -
Sorry… that was 𝐧𝐨𝐭 an ad for me… anywho…
I genuinely wish I could get a print or stickers! Unfortunately, I can’t even afford a dollar for the patreon right now..😓
Can the cursed relics still be useful despite having harmful side effects?
And the part about some relics being able to hurt the true form of a demon... That opens the possibility of becoming a demon slayer if you're brave and lucky enough. Would they also be able to harm spirits as well?
Yes the cursed relics are still useful, in ways that others aren’t. They’re usually more useful for handling demons.
Good questions on if they harm spirits. I need to think about that.
Can relics be keys for something 😮😮😮
Yay 😊
I would so want to play or help make a game set in this world 😭
🌻
New video!!!
I hope this man makes a semi-open world video game on this series in the future!
The material sounds similar to cuendillar from the wheel of time.
So your character/who I think the narrator is has a mask on there face that looks suspiciously like a relic 🤔
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Plot twist: the ruins are just a forgotten level of the backrooms.