#the wheelwright

I'd like to give a heads up now I sadly don't have.. a usb something converter so my pictures are purely from my phone so the quality wont be the best </3 but so far we have thirteen residents!!!

Dukemir is a Cheerleader, Luci and Scribe are Charmers, Vigil is a Go-Getter, Prin, Ilian, and Musketio are Merrymakers, Duchess and Eva are Perfectionists, Wheylan and Eden are Thinkers, Principito is an Achiever, and Apostle is a Rogue!

Designing all of them was definitely fun, a great part of the process is seeing the face all come together because a lot of Kom OC's are VERY detailed especially in terms of hair, masks, cracks and wounds, and capturing it all and making it look accurate was VERY important to me! Lucky I think all look good!

Salutations!! Giving you another heads up again that I am so lost on how to format this post, since a lot of these will rely on pictures, and the max limit for posts on PC are THIRTY. And there's definitely way more than that, so this post will be significant relationship moments centered!!

If you'd like to see more general, erratic and humourous moments, check this post out for that content !!

I. DUCHESS AND LUCI

This was real early into the game but somehow Duchess found it in herself to behold Luci's beauty and fell for him. I.. still don't know how to feel about this haha, but I can see it happening. Both of them are incredibly level headed and understand communication, albeit still having their own internal problems. But Luci still has his charm and easygoing nature to carry him past Duchess' walls, however long that would take!

Nothing much happened, Duchess has been rather chill with her crush. Also, Duchess, I can promise you everyday is a good hair day for you TT

II. DUKEMIR AND WHEYLAN

Second earliest in the game! I was happy to find Dukemir falling for the wheelwright swift and quick! So swift and quick that!

He confessed on the same day and got promptly rejected after Vigil popped up from behind and Wheylan for reasons beyond me and bee's thinking, chose Vigil. Vigil and Wheylan were acquaintances, btw.

Dukemir was pretty depressed for awhile. I tried absolutely everything I could I swear to god. I didn't have any raccoons so Dukemir had to settle for a turtle. I gave him food, didn't work. Usually having the depressed Mii hang out with a friend of theirs could likely cheer them up! I recruited Duchess, but it didn't work. So who of Dukemir's friends were left? Wheylan. Yeah.

So Dukemir lowcenuinely didn't cheer up too quick.

That is until Wheylan had the bright idea of introducing Dukemir to Vigilante as a friend, and when they started hanging out, Dukemir stopped being depressed. Though this meant the three of them hung out often. With Dukemir as the third wheel.

III. VIGIL AND WHEYLAN

Looking at them ragebaits me because genuinely when Wheylan accepted Vigil's confession, Vigil turned to me and say it was a spur of the moment kind of thing. BUT FOR SOME REASON THEY'RE GETTING ALONG WELL. TOO WELL.

I could certainly see it for someone like Vigil! With Wheylan being rather bashful, Vigil's own charms and wit make it easy work to adapt to puppets like the wheelwright.

This is not the end of Vigil's hate crimes against the Duke though.

IV. EDEN AND VIGIL

EDEN BUMPED INTO VIGIL AND INSTANTLY HAD A CRUSH WHAT IS HIS PROBLEM

When it happened I gen told Dreamy and Bee that this felt so targeted </3 Eden was very serious about his crush too, even after Wheylan and Vigil got together, he still would daydream about Vigil. SIGH!!!

I don't mind it, though it's a rather unstable pairing! With Vigil's active lifestyle,,, I'd ramble but that's for another day!

V. EDEN AND EVA

I don't even know what to tell you either, I was definitely vouching for Eva to fall for Duchess or Luci but Eden stole her heart at a glance apperently </3 When it happened, EDEN WAS STARING AT A TREE

Hardly a dashing scene but whatever floats your boat Eva smh!!!

I.. her attempts are attempts that's for sure! But there's,, sadly a long way ahead </3

OKAY NOW USUALLY IN MY CANON SETTING EDEN WOULD NOT BE LIKE THIS BUT THIS IS TOMODACHI EDEN HIS MIND IS THE WIND IT GOES WHERE IT GOES SORRY NUII 🥀

VI. ILIAN AND MUSKETIO

Are you surprised? I was surprised too. The gasp I gasped and the yell I yelled cannot be described. I faintly like to imagine somewhere on the Island Vigil got a tingle of something being wrong. I had an idea of drawing a silly excerpt from a toh scene where it goes, "A stupid musketeer? *Turns to this scene* THATS MY STUPID MUSKETEER"

THE ONLY REASON THIS EVEN HAPPENED BTW IS THE FACT I BROUGHT MUSKETIO OVER BECAUSE WHEN I CHECKED ILIAN'S STATUS, IT SAID "HE WAS BORED AND WANTED COMPANY"

and the very moment I dropped Musketio onto him, THIS happened. STRANGERS. They were still STRANGERS when this happened. NEVER MET. ANGEL YOUR CHILD FELL AT FIRST GLANCE DO SOMETHING

He wasn't joking. The next time I checked my switch, Musketio already wanted to confess. How did that go?

Guys look how cutieful he is please I was genuinely very proud of how Musketio looked. Now appreciate this moment while it lasts, because

LUCI GENUINELY WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM? ILIAN AND LUCI WERE EITHER STRANGERS OR ACQUAINTENCES WHEN THIS HAPPENED

Compared to Dukemir I was genuinely so sad for Musketio LOOK AT HIM

oh GOD POOR BABY 💔💔💔💔

I, as well tried to cheer him up in anyway I can. I gave him a pet mouse. Gave him butter cookies. Still didn't work. I checked to see if he had any friends that could help cheer him up, and guess who his only friend was? Ilian.

Until now, I'm pretty sure Musketio is still depressed and sulky. Also Ilian and Luci took it so seriously they go on dates and from my last session, live together now. I can see it working but I still feel horrible for musketio look at him.

VII. APOSTLE AND DUKEMIR

BELOVED DONT KILL ME I TRIED THE BESTT I COULD APOSTLE AND LUCI ARE ACQUAINTENCES WHEN THIS HAPPENED FRANKLY ITS ALL APOSTLE'S FAULT IF U THINK ABOUT IT

What do I even say for these two? if you check the random moments post, you'll see a moment where Dukemir was with his pet turtle. Because Dukemir was walking him. And Apostle happened to be nearby on a stroll, and when he got too close. This happened.

I mention before there are WAY more images but in one of them, Apostle took it too seriously, looked at the sky and saw a Dukemir shaped cloud </3 I suppose the Luci ship has sailed sigh

This is still a pretty fresh out of the oven crush! Not much happened yet!

And that's all for this Chapter! Don't forget to check the more Random moments centered post for the funnier bits of Marionette Kingdom!

As a general update from me, this was a fun exercise to do while I'm still on my break. As of now, my goals or to-do list is tidy up the island a bit, like, make a concrete design, and add the main KOM Cast, then return to adding more KOM OC's!!

I'M NOT NEGLECTING MY OTHER MOOTS TRUST, MOOTS I HAVENT CONTACTED YET EXPECT A MESSAGE OR SUCH IN YOUR ASKBOX SOON MAYHAPS,, I'd be open to any submissions as well, considering the mii limit is quite literally 70 - and so far this is just THIRTEEN residents.

Grumbles, Can I be the first to admit I'm not too happy with the formatting of this? Admittedly the picture limit weakened me so I'm not at my peak but I hope this was a fun read <3

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Dukemir belongs to @havocdreams, Prin and Principito belongs to @miraclecherryblossomsblog, Eva and Ilian belong to @neptuii, Apostle and Scribe belong to @blueberry-boo, Wheylan belongs to @beelivableflop, Musketio belongs to @falling-electricxangel !!

I forgot to ask as well dearest moot's, my goal for the island is to generally let the Mii's do what they'd like, think of that one adventure time episode with finn and all the little people! Though this does mean there will be chances of them falling in love with other Mii's and I'd like to ask if you'd all be comfortable with that? If not, say the word!

For Cherry's case, from what I know, the child Mii's can fall in love but I don't believe there are any other cases similar to them around,, AND THEY WONT BE WITH EACH OTHER I PROMISE </3 prin and Principito are set as siblings!

Gravelyn. Pipi and Scholastica are Cheerleaders, The Angel, Wizzy and Chromo are Buddies, Hale is a Daydreamer, Prieston is a Charmer, Jestyn is a Go-Getter, Countine and Medic are Dynamos, Damsel is a Thinker, Knighter is a Rogue, and Crownus is a Maverick !!

It's always so exciting going to the photo booth to see them all gathered together, and that makes about 27 residents so far! The most troublesome miis to make so far as I go are definitely ones that have their faces obscured in some way,,, Not in a bad way!! Just means more careful detailing needed!! Though I definitely enjoyed The Angel the most!!

Another fun part of it is seeing the variety in all of their designs haha, just look at all the colors and hair variations,,, its GENUINELY very interesting. Hale gets bias from me for being very cute GIGGLES LIKE LOOK HOW CUTIEFUL HE AND MUSKETIO LOOK

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So we naturally continue from where we were after the first update, which is Eden deciding to confess to Vigil

It goes as well as you expect. Which is bad. Because Vigil was already with Wheylan here.

So imagine my horror when I brought Wheylan to cheer up the very depressed Eden only for Eden to straight up fall in love with Wheylan right then and there. Great!!! ChainedShadow!!! but reminder!!! WHEYLANS WITH VIGIL </3

GIGGLES but at least it felt accurate for Eden, falling for the person that shows him kindness and support.

Okay buddy. I still giggle at the fact THEY managed to click </3 They didnt even have a proper crushing stage, they only happened because LUCI barged in Musketio's confession and for reasons beyond me, Ilian chose him.

And sometimes it's a bit jarring considering how they differ in terms of beliefs and personalities. With how guarded Ilian is, and how laidback Luci is in comparison. He's secretive, yes, part of his charm is definitely the mystery, but even then he's much more willing to allow others to look under the hood.

Yet Ilian's own struggle with emotional vulnerability could be a point of tension for them both. If by all means, Luci is willing to wait for him with open arms, but that's a step for Ilian to take, Luci can only nudge and let him decide for himself. But what would be more important then? His beloved? Or his revenge? Then I giggle at the thought of Ilian pulling a. "its not my fault, ITS YOUR FAULT" because why wont u just take his side es em aych!!! LHLHLH

also giggles because for some reason they removed Luci's hood but that's fine he's very handsomeful. Also YOU CAN SEE ILIAN IN CLOSE UP LOOK AT HOW HANDSOME HE IS SIGH should've been me smh!!!

so yes this happened. No disruptions, no interruptions, no nothing. Also small Principito cameo GIGGLES. While I can assume this would be very unlikely, it IS interesting to think how this pairing would even try and attempt to work with how,,, I assume, differing, both Dukemir and Apostle are as individuals.

IM CRYING EDEN YOU LITERAL DICKHEAD HOW COULD YOU FUMBLE THIS BAD WITH NEGATIVE SKILL? I WAS BURSTING A BLOOD VESSEL WATCHING THIS OH MY GODDDD IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GAME THEN PASS THE CONTROLLER

Genuinely what was he expecting

Oh dear

Didn't stop at once and had to do it twice sighh

Look at the number, TWO days Luci, only been together two days </3 Though I can't call out Luci when Ilian's also eager. It just so happens that Luci was eager first. While realistically, I,,, can sadly see this not going well - It is still pretty funny to imagine what the canon puppets would be like reacting to their Mii selves WAHAWHHAW

Luci's!!!! Very,,, amused. Baffled but amused nonetheless by his miniature self,,, although he won't fault him too badly, Mini Ilian is very cute as well. Overall wouldn't take it too seriously, I compare the miis to be semi-accurate to the actual versions but still very dumb and whimsical.

I'll unfortunately pause it here since we are now at 30 pictures, so click the links below to see the next parts since these will be in order !! The more random and humorous moments will be a seperate post as well

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

I'm very happy with how the new residents turn out, makes a good way to pass the time making new miis - Admittedly dreamy had me scratching my head on how the helly I was gonna draw Countine butt I managed!!

That aside, while a lot of things did happen (which makes me worried for the next update since I fear I'll have to share a lot of pictures that'll likely split it to two or three parts WAHWHAW) I took the opportunity to design the island!! Specifically, the noble center area!!

I want to sorta give a nod to the worldbuilding by making the island reminiscent to how I think the kingdom would be. Again this is mostly my interpretation so it can fit my OC's!!! But I do imagine for the sake of making this make sense, the theatre's bigger than it looks - and is likely seperated into different sections and floors. Thus we have the center area of the island that should be where the nobles and general aristocracy would gather!!

The two inner lines of houses belong to the more 'important' puppets such as the Countess or the little prince, the dirt squares you see around are just vacant spots where future residents will be!!

The two mansions at the front are House Evaine and House Ruellington :DD And if you can notice, they have a decent amount of residents </3 the two other mansions behind them are meant for the other ah, aristocratic houses.

I imagine in my sorta worldbuilding to add more roles, there are likely puppets who are considered 'heads' or overseers of houses. Duchess is one of them, and so the vacant spot in the picture is just another area for a mansion!!

I won't lie to you I had to knack my head around on how I'll be formatting this, since I had to weigh in on which puppet would go where - if they'd be within the general nobility/castle or in the town, points at Musketio's case.

I added him either way within the main area since as a Musketeer, he's likely in a specialized branch within the knights Im assuming? But even if it wasnt the case, he's probably well liked enough to be welcomed into the better parts of the theatre due to the good stance puppets have on musketeers as a whole.

So on and so forth if you can guess, whoever puppets are in the main area of the island - are pretty lucky WAHWH its why I put a lot of effort in prettying it up. I gave exceptions to puppets like Apostle or Scholastica, since I think academics and the church, while seperate factions, would be associated with the nobility either way. Not on the same level, but still there I would think.

So you can take a quick guess what life will be like for puppets like Illian or Gravelyn,, yeah they go to the town </3 NOT AS BAD!!! per se,, but not as pretty looking. But it could be worse definitely!! points at Eden as example.

I also had to be smart with the format for more special puppets like Eden, Vigil and Luci - Luci's definitely within the town still, it's just,, yknow. His room/house is his caravan haha. But I'll also have to get creative since he lives with Ilian now. I would also have Wheylan be in the town but alas he lives with Duchess now. For. Whatever reason. And Eden...

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Well I at least have my iron fences ready for the prison area, so medic will likely go there too. The town is going to be to the left of the main square!!! since to the right, I'll be making the right side a special area for human characters :DD points at Eva.

It'd feel a bit out of place if her house was with the puppets I'd think, and I'd greatly assume anyway she has a home of her own a ways away from the theatre, so it'd feel fitting since it means her mii would have to walk a bit to go meet up with the puppets GIGGLES And also because it'll give me reason to organize say,, a city area? It'll be where I put the market and the ferries wheel, etc!!

what else,, what else,,, OKAY not as related to the kingdom anymore but look at how prettiful Damsel looks oh my fucked up little role snatcher <3 It's very funny to see him and Eden interact since I know damn well they wouldnt get along. Choose ur flavor of doomed blonde guys LHLHL

also, counting now in the picture, WE ONLY HAVE SIX LADIES ON THE ISLAND OH MY GATOS </3

MMM WHAT ELSE,, if anyone's curious. Vigil, Eden and Wheylan live in House Evaine and Apostle, Dukemir and Prin live in House Ruellington. WHY wasnt principito invited yet? I DONT KNOW </3 Blame Dukemir SIGH. And who's in that last other mansion? Oh no one just Eva and Scribe.

Nonetheless, submissions for OC's for the kingdom are very much open and welcome <3 Frankly, I'm still scratching my head now on who I'll add next. My to-do list will likely be Crownus and Pipi, then whoever else!! If not Mii-making, then I'll get started on the town square area :DD

Next update might be big ngl </3 GIGGLES GOING ON THOUGH - Dukemir and Countine belongs to @havocdreams, Wheylan and Gravelyn belongs to @beelivableflop, Prin and Principito belongs to @miraclecherryblossomsblog, Eva and Ilian belongs to @neptuii, Musketio belongs to @falling-electricxangel, Apostle and Scribe belongs to @blueberry-boo, Scholastica and Chromo belongs to @bettweenthepages !!

UGH they're a very hard thing to balance </3 I think realistically their relationship could go south very easily, but it's nice to think of the nicer aspects of it yknow? To think of it in a proper lens, Eden isn't in the right headspace to be in a relationship, It's what makes him my most likely to be toxic with how easily he could become obsessive and possessive. His delusions and limited senses distort his reality. It'd be too easy for him to think that the kingdom was taking Wheylan away from him, and what then when the Interloper decides to take matters into his own hands?

I think I'd need to understand further about Wheylan's ability as well!! I frankly like the idea of the shadows being there to guide Eden <3 its a nice thought. But I also sadly think eden would get fussy and argue he'd want Wheylan, not them to guide him 💔dramatic fuck SIGH!!! FORGIVE ME WHEYLAN HE'S A RED FLAG YOU CAN DO BETTER 😭

But to emphasize, I don't think,, Eden means it sometimes. Of course, he doesn't want to be like this. He doesn't like being blind and chained and reliant on his savior. Of course he wishes his mind isn't haunted by hallucinations and delusions. But can you really blame him to hold on just a bit tighter? You're all he has.

Added ramble!! I ENJOYED DRAWING THIS SO BAD!! Ill be posting a goodnight ramble after this and It will likely include two speedpaints for tonight's doodles and an entry of my thoughts for today <3 but I do hope I drew Wheylan to justice. It was great information to know his hair was 4c if im correct? 4b? And I hope I drew him so handsomely </3

I JUST LOVE THIS POSE AS WELL UGH,, something of it is very intimate to me with how close their faces linger next to each other. Eden's hands lingering against Wheylan's pulse. OH OH SHIP NAME!! at first I was thinking,, ChainedWheel but lowcenuinely thought i'd get thrown tomatoes since it sounded bad </3 but recalling Wheylan's ability, chainedShadow sounded so wonderful!!! Another for the collection 💖

My thoughts on Darkcage goes into each separate character and how they interact as a group. Theres many things and scenarios that could happen that me, C and Bee have all talked about in one point or another. But to prevent anything that I forgot was a spoiler or to prevent me from mischaracterizeing them this is a very duke centered explanation.

As a group: they might work? Its complicated. They each have their own issues. Their flaws. relying on survival is the main thing that is on their mind. So romance is honestly a second thought. Although with how much they snuggle and seem to care. Its like a romance that is only said first by Eden as he is very direct and then the others agree to it. Dukemir is blind as a bat when it comes to romance. Despite being so charming that a lot of puppets romantize him, he doesn't exactly know the difference between platonic and romantic. So he will have to be told directly by Eden and Wheylan that they are dating. You could sloppy make out with Dukemir and he'd still say you're a good friend unless you ask him out. Wheylan is just a bit shy when it comes to confessions but Dukemir is just straight lost. They all have 0 expirence which I find quite hilarious Because their mostly just winning this whole romance thing while also trying to not get caught. There is still a lot of things that can go wrong...

Eden:

Eden in their relationship takes a large priority, not only due to him being very sensitive when it comes to the other two being away for too long. Also being a prisoner that since escaped is probably heavily searched for. Duke and Wheylan take turns being around Eden. Although I imagine Eden prefers if they are both present. He finds that one of them will atleast suffice. Although for Eden it will take a long time for him to be reintroduced into society. Much more time after that to believe that he belongs with Dukemir and Wheylan. Bee mentioned them giving Eden a bath and a new change of clothes. They cuddle together on the bed and enjoy eachothers touch and company. Eden is unstable and with the more freedom he is given the more likely he will do something. There will be trenches. There will be issues. But together they may find a way to solve them. With time and patience.

Wheylan:

Wheylan's belief that the others have bigger problems then him bound to cause problems. Not only will Dukemir disagree and attempt to reassure Wheylan that he matters too, but there are so many ways that Wheylan's obsession with death and enabling could accidentally encourage Eden and Dukemir's unhealthy habits. Wheylan also has unhealthy ways to deal with going through things to the point where somethings are definitely going to have their issues. It may cause Eden to spiral a time or two. With gentleness and reassurance they could figure it out. These things take time.

Dukemir:

Time... Time that Dukemir doesn't have. Oh that sweet loving slow burn? You thought this was going to be the universe where they get together and live happily ever after? No. Dukemir's time is much more limited than he realizes. His body is decaying by the day, every move he makes, another chip of his puppet shell comes flying off. Everytime he uses his ability to help others? Another body part cracks and crumbles. He doesnt tell anyone. He doesn't mention it. No one will notice. He lives in utter agony but tells absolutely no one. He hasn't been to the healers in years. He doesn't need them to tell him that he only has so much time left. He doesnt want to put that burden on them. Much less his lovers. They obviously need him to stay strong. They need him to keep them safe. He will do so. Until his last breath.

Lets start with Wheylan in their relationship and then ill get onto Duke. [Again most is this is from a very duke heavy perspective, and although I am trying to stay as true as cannon as I can I am not Bee]

Wheylan:

For me, Wheylan and Duke has issues in and and outside of the relationship. Wheylan being agressive at times to people who talk shit about Dukemir mainly pesants since he's scared of the nobility. Even as just a friend he's protective of Dukemir's name to the point he would get into bar fights for him. Duke of course is not the biggest fan of this, especially since he has some truama relating to it that I will get into when I go into more details on the past of Dukemir in another post.

Wheylan is also has a mis use of his powers [this mainly being about his shadows] but can be related to Dukemir in some way, now that he is dating the grand duke, it puts a lot more respect from others in the theater, he can use this to get out of trouble and use Dukemir for his strength, status and money. Now Bee has said that he would only use Dukemir for certain things, gaslighting him into resting and claiming it as spending quality time with him, using his money for dresses and getting Wheylan out of the dungeon after the result of a bar fight. He also uses how Dukemir can be accidentally intimidating and strength to keep himself safe outside of the theater. This can be seen as manipulative to people outside of the relationship. Duke just thinks he's being useful and helpful. So he'll do it anyways even if it is in some ways manipulative.

Wheylan's enabler tendencies and intrest in pain and death also come into their relationship as Dukemir becomes more and more possessive over time. Wheylan probably wouldn't really mind it as long as he's allow to see his friends, to which duke would agree to but would suddenly start coming with Wheylan instead of allowing them some alone time. He may also start to limit their time outside of the theater because he deems it "unsafe." Wheylan doesn't go outside of the theater much anyways other than for rein fare or a fun festival which means that Dukemir's possessiveness is left unchecked.

Not only that but if Dukemir gets a little more agressive which he can be in certain situations, Wheylans intrest in pain and death will just say "daym thats hot..." instead of ensuring that Dukemir doesn't get too agressive. If Wheylan isn't showing that its a problem then Dukemir is going to think it's something that Wheylan wants and in a way it is.

Dukemir:

Duke has a few problems when it comes to his love for Wheylan. We already established his possessiveness and how he would start to limit Wheylan's ability to leave his side in a very controling way. He can also get agressive when it comes to Wheylan's safety, especially around humans. With other puppets duke is a bit more gentle, but around humans and Dukemir is full defense mode.

At the rein fair outside the theater, Duke will still talk to humans and act friendly, but will probably keep atleast one hand near, or on Wheylan at almost all times. Either holding his hand, on his waist something to keep his dear heart close to him.

Duke doesn't mind humans but doesn't like it when their around other puppets. He knows how cruel they can be. For Wheylan he will behave but if someone tries to give Wheylan any trouble and they'll have to go through Dukemir. Although most of the time, around humans Duke is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. If a human tries to start shit with Dukemir about Duke then he'll just try to de-escilate the situation. Hes not trying to get into a fight. Hes just there for Wheylan.

Dukemir has a tendency to stalk, its part of how he knows where and whats happening with most of everyone. He knows most of the other puppets routines from either talking to them or stalking them. For him its a safety measure for most its probably fucking creepy as shit but... not many of the other puppets know he does it. Wheylan might know but toss it up as "eh it's duke tho. He's the nicest guy ever he's not going to stalk someone" while duke is actively stalking him. Although with Wheylan being into pain and death, he probably wouldn't care and accidentally encourage Dukemir's stalking.

In the end I feel like Dukemir and Wheylan are kinda stuck in like a forever redflag relationship where Wheylan doesn't stop Dukemir until his possessiveness gets too far and Duke doesn't care if Wheylan is manipulating him sometimes because he just wants to be helpful to Wheylan even if it means at the cost of himself.