Mythos Asks

Hello! We're here today to bring you a major announcement.

We just released a free short story taking place in the Mythos world. Mythos Prelude — Episode Jackie is an anthology of short stories detailing the past of our future main protagonist, Jackie!

The first chapter of the first story is available now on several platforms. We'll be updating weekly on Saturdays. Go give it a look on your site of choice!

Tapas • Royal Road • Ko-fi • Inkitt • AO3

Mod Caide: As of the start of the story, Jackie has never killed another human—they've never even met one, outside of their family. Of course, the human population is so low that there isn't much point in discussing that. Now, when it comes to the other intelligent creatures that call the Heap home—both Monsters like Krimling or Kumori and other races like the Kritta (the Heap kinda has a 'k' theme, huh?)—they've killed plenty in the name of survival, and for much of their life they haven't had allies to split the kill count with. Including them, their body count is at least a few dozen.

Ask the other version of this question later when the series is over. ;)

Mod Tag: By most standards, probably none. But Sam considers a lot of things to be humanoid and possessing emotion so he likely feels guilt for most anything he's killed, even if it was a monster or done in self defense. It's why he picks to be a healer over a fighter when he can.

Spiders rely on their schemes (webs), yes, but when push comes to shove, they aren't pushovers, either. In some cultures they also symbolize destiny or the ability to forge their own path.

Mod Tag: Sam definitely fits into the Enneagram type two personality: the helper. In terms of MBTI, he fits into the INFJ-T type. He's an innovator and advocate at heart, but is led more by his emotions and can have turbulent moods. He's neutral good, as he believes that kindness should come first and doesn't really concern himself with laws, though he doesn't consider himself a rebel by any means.

In terms of MBTI, Jackie is a "Commander"—type ENTJ. They're extroverted, inquisitive, and assertive.

Helena's Enneagram type might be #6, the Loyalist. She's dedicated to protecting her people, and suspicious of the intentions of outsiders. She and Jackie don't get along - because they're new to the group, but maybe also because they're so similar in this regard?

For Meyers-Briggs type, I see Helena as an ESFJ, "the Consul". She's kind, social, and focused on the needs of the group. She likes to solve problems where she sees them, and in return, loves to be viewed as the protector of the group, which makes her feel important and needed.

Mod Caide: Mythos does not have cars, but this is an interesting one.

Mod Caide: I've actually made a few different songs as a sort of OST for Mythos. I figured I should go through and post them here.

They're a bit out of order, because I decided on an actual track order before I made all of them. I haven't actually made the main theme, which would be track 1.001, so you get this one instead.

Spiders rely on their schemes (webs), yes, but when push comes to shove, they aren't pushovers, either. In some cultures they also symbolize destiny or the ability to forge their own path.

Mod Caide: Despite being a huge flirt, Jackie isn't actually all that interested in the concept of a committed relationship—they view romance more as something just a step deeper than the casual flirting they partake in than as a way of pursuing a more permanent relationship. Beyond that, they tend to avoid romance so as not to hurt others; they enjoy the "freedom" of being uncommitted and aren't willing to compromise on it, and they make that stance very clear as they don't want it to hurt anyone who might view them as a real romantic option.

If they were to fall for someone in the more traditional way, it would have to be someone who either shared or accepted their views on romance and sexuality. That aside, it'd probably be someone who could understand the way they think—someone who recognized their colder side, and who could love and accept both it and the cheerier side of themself that they show to others.

Mod Tag: Sam values loyalty over all else and is conscious of this preference. Aside from loyalty, Sam enjoys the feeling of being protected and loved, though perhaps in more subtle ways. He learned kind treatment from Helena and still values that in his other relationships. He doesn’t have much romantic experience and doesn’t know if he’s deserving of such, but perhaps he can learn his own worth and gain confidence in himself and others...

Mod Trilo: Helena doesn't have much experience with romance (or any at all, really) at the start of the story. Who's got the time, when you're raising your brother and trying to keep yourself alive? She's so busy taking care of everyone else that, maybe, someone caring for her in the same way would catch her notice. Helena wants to be with someone who she can see as an equal, a strong yet kind person who can take some of the weight off her shoulders. She'd definitely fall for someone who sees her as herself, and not just as a protector.