Worlds Apart: The Chosen of the Prognosticus

by GMBlackjack

[Chapter 1] An Earthen Journey

The sun rose, casting the rays of morning upon a particular building. The well-tiled orange-gold roof matched the light of the new day well while the forest green walls gave a sense of homeliness to the establishment. A simple public fountain with a large rock in the middle stood in front of the establishment’s entrance, providing a welcome scenery for those who lived in the big city. Two round windows dominated the front, giving the structure the appearance of eyes. Inside, there were many wooden tables used to serve patrons, though they sat abandoned at this early hour. Along the floor, a large green rug with golden depictions of lung dragons ran between the two rows of tables, up to the counter. At the counter, already the beautiful smell of tea was wafting from the kitchen, the most popular brews being cooked ahead of time so the early arrivals could be served immediately.

Behind this counter, at the back of the main area, a red double door manifested.

It swung inward, allowing a purple alicorn and rainbow butterfly to walk right in.

Author's Note:

Told you sometimes you'd get more than one chapter.

Part of the fun of this story is going to be showing these short intro descriptions, and then asking the readers to guess what the world is. So, go on, guess!

Except those who already read ahead. That would be cheating.

Most of the Ch1 drafts are available on the discord.

-GM, master of 1.

Comments

[Shilic]

Hmm... a vaguely Asian setting, images of Dragons, and tea? Clearly, this could only be the classic early 2000s animated masterpiece Jackie Chan Adventures! and I'm sure it's only taken this one comment for GM to realize what I'm doing and yes I am going to do it every time I'm not sorry

[GMBlackjack]

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Even that one time it's painfully obvious?

You mad lad.

-GM, master of grills

[YEVG]

Oh I get it is a reference how the chapter separated in parts how the game.

[Switch Swap]

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You’re not wrong.
It’s in the very first book in the series(by order of the Narnia timeline)

[FanOfMostEverything]

Lulu raises some interesting questions. And was Mimi always so reminiscent of Cozy Glow? Come to think of it, no one ever calls the shapeshifter by name, distinctive laugh or no...

In any case, fascinating touches with other means of traversing the multiverse... that don't work anymore. Also, looks like Sunset won't be joining in the adventure if they've already retrieved the Pure Heart of Earth. Still, the current locale is arguably close in certain respects. Hopefully Twilight can take a moment to enjoy a good cup of tea. Celestia would no doubt approve.

This actually raises an interesting question: Does movement between the four kingdoms and the Spirit World count as interdimensional transit? We may find out in time.

[hamster wizard]

Teatime.

Also Count Bleck has a new minion that dresses like Captain Hook.

[Nitro Indigo]

I was going to guess Kung Fu Panda because Po grew up in a restaurant, but knowing you (and based on Shilic's comment), it's probably Avatar.

[Mal Masque]

I'm not allowed to guess because I'm an editor. I'd be CHEATING.

[PsychicKid]

Guess the setting? Honestly have no idea lol

[Adenbadens]

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I’m also going to guess Avatar, since Earthen is not just Earth the planet, but earth as in stone/dirt. At a guess, we’re in Ba Sing Se.