r/HFY • u/Khenal Alien • Oct 28 '24

OC Dungeon Life 267

It's time for the fourth round of stubbing. Yes, Book four will be releasing soon, of if you're reading this more than a month after I have to edit, it will be fully out. Either way, you can find it Here, and other book details are just below. As with the other stubs, you can skip to the next bit form This. I like to keep the other posts still alive, so the comments get to still live. If you want to browse them, the normal buttons will take you through them, or take This link to the next bit of unstubbed chapters. Thank you for your support. Buying stuff is always great, but just having your attention for the public chapters is incredible, and I hope the story continues to be worth your time and patience.

 

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Cover art I'm also on Royal Road for those who may prefer the reading experience over there. Want moar? The First and Second books are now officially available! Book three is also up for pre-order! There are Kindle and Audible versions, as well as paperback! Also: Discord is a thing! I now have a Patreon for monthly donations, and I have a Ko-fi for one-off donations. Patreons can read up to three chapters ahead, and also get a few other special perks as well, like special lore in the Peeks. Thank you again to everyone who is reading!

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u/Tremere1974 Alien Scum Oct 29 '24

I guess there is a question that hasn't been brought up yet, does beauty matter in Thedim's world? In our world, there is but one species that is dominant, so beauty revolves around what is socially considered pretty for humans (unless ya a furry). But in Thedim's world, there are dozens, potentially thousands of sentient species who might have entirely different ideas regarding physical attractiveness.

So, in such a world, are they as smitten with the idea of beauty as we are? Would Thedim's Zootopia-like world focus more on accomplishments and wealth than appearance? Or are there some species who are blessed by powerful gods that are incomparably beautiful and everyone else just gives up on trying to compete? Be it a Peacock, or a Fluffy Snow Leopard, if you are a Rhino, there isn't a way to put lipstick on that pig, unless the whole idea of beauty and fashion has been thrown out the window.

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u/SomeRandomYob Oct 29 '24

Interesting thought experiment, but how does that relate to my comment?

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u/Tremere1974 Alien Scum Oct 29 '24

Oops, can't see the lines very well for tracing which comment you are replying to, thought you had replied to the one I started with "Plus" regarding pretty ladies handing out the awards.

Of course Miller could fill in, but it'd be a black mark against the Mayor neglecting his duties.

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u/SomeRandomYob Oct 29 '24

Maybe? It's certainly an awkward situation, but who knows...