Premise
Hidden away from the chaos of the universe exists a quiet place, a land where infinite realities converge– a Crossroads. Parallel universes and alternate dimensions intersect here, allowing impossible interactions to take place and miraculous outcomes to occur. Adventurers from distant lands, refugees seeking asylum from the universe, native-born individuals, and prospective competitors are all drawn here by its powerful allure. Some exist prominently in one reality while simultaneously fading into the background of another. All paths, every interaction, each day, hour and minute– not one is the same. Everything that occurs is just a simple event in a great show for its master.
Rumors of Crossroads’ existence float through the cosmos, carrying with them the whispers of a great tournament and the grand prize of a wish granted by the God Eater. All yearning hearts spoke of the same invitation: The fleeting description of a celestial fox delicately carrying a crimson envelope… When this rare illusion appeared before them, they knew they had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change their lives forever.
MT. MEI
whispers of the past
The highest peak in Crossroads. Few have climbed to its peak, and the few that have claim that a strange spirit-like girl spoke with them at its peak.
CROSS COLOSSEUM
chance of a lifetime
The famous Cross Colosseum where The God Eater’s Cross Tournament takes place! It features several large screens that broadcast what Miss X is seeing during a fight, as well as a balcony for The God Eater to overlook the events.
FOX DEN
spirits & cheers
This is the famous bar run by none other than the bartender, Saki. The alcohol served here is widely renowned, and all food is local and fresh daily! There’s the regulars’ lounge area, then a VIP lounge above, and supposedly The God Eater’s special apartment above that.
ONI SHRINE
bathe for battle
A vile demon of many eyes used to lay claim to this cave, now sealed by a shrine, which is flooded and feeds a hot spring below it. Bathing in the spring is rumored to make competitors more bloodthirsty… But that’s just an old wives’ tale!
KIT’INN
warriors’ respite
The usual crash spot for traveling competitors for the Cross Tournament. It’s rumored to be haunted, although customers swear the voices come from another dimension…
FOX PAGODA
Den of the God eater
A shrine dedicated to the local guardian deity of Crossroads, The God Eater. Residents and Crossguards visit it to pay their respects and give gifts of gratitude.
SACRED FOREST
lost woods
The forest behind the Fox Pagoda that connects with Oni Shrine. It’s said that wandering spirits take up residence in the forest, and it’s ill-advised for the living to stroll through here.
DRAGON’S POST
breath of luxury
A mountainous village connected to a lake resort, a favored destination for wealthy travelers and honeymooners. Electricity is generated for Crossroads with the large windmills here.
UME BAY
twilight lingers
A strange bay where sun rises and sun sets last longer than anywhere else. A favored spot of couples.
PHOENIX COAST
rising from the ashes
Residential buildings that sit between the port and higher levels of Crossroads. This is the closest to “city-like” Crossroads is.
BUSINESS DISTRICT
battle of barterers
Stalls sell the food and wares of traveling merchants closer to the Colosseum, while resident merchants own the buildings closer to the walls.
ARISTOCRAT DISTRICT
elite society
Current local leaders reside in these houses. Two of the buildings used to house Crossguards. The rest of the barracks are rumored to be under the Business District and connected to the Colosseum…
ZO RIVER
rapids of wisdom
Be careful of this river; its currents can be rough, and it is difficult to rescue those that fall in.
SHIFTING MEADOW
distortions of time
A strange meadow that either gifts or takes away time from those that travel through it. It may take someone a few minutes to traverse it, or an entire day. Frequently avoided by merchants.
TORTOISE VILLAGE
quaint locale
A forest village. Most of the folks from here work in other areas of Crossroads, but they keep a tradition of hunting local deer.
TIGER’S FIELDS
livestock haven
Farmsteads that feed all of Crossroads work the land here. They frequently raise cows, horses, chickens, goats, sheep, pigs, and alpaca!
