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2011-10-04
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The Game, and Those Who Play

Summary:

Some play the Game. Others are played by it. And across paradox-space, limitless iterations of countless people attempt to achieve their Destinies. Some do.

Some do not.

You have been Chosen. Will you play, or be played?

The Game goes ever on, either way.

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(See the end of the work for other works inspired by this one.)

Chapter 1: Preface

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(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

Across infinite realities, and endless eternity, the great Game is played. It is the progenitor of universes, destroyer of civilizations, both benevolent and malignant in its glory. And you have been chosen to Play.

You are one of an infinite, eternal web of Players, of friends and enemies, of loves and rivals, of alternate selves and replacement roles, countless, yet always unique.

You have been granted a Title, and with it you have been granted a Destiny. Whether or not you can achieve it, however, depends on both the whimsies of Luck and the rulings of Fate.

And both are under the purview of the grand Game in which you play.

You are one of many, and you have been Chosen. And you have been given the tools to your success, and the path to your defeat.

Will you play, or be played?

The Game goes on, either way.

 

 

 

 

And now, Fanarts!

 

First is Amalgam's fanart of the Bard of Time!

 

 

Second is ArcNine's fanart of the Thief of Time!

 

Notes:

These stories were made possible by a whole network of people. Special thanks goes to Dermonster for the account, SilverKunama and shieldman for all their assistance in plotting these, and the MSPA Fanfiction thread for all of their feedback.

Speaking of which, feedback is both welcome and VERY appreciated.