Eternal Fever Dream of the Multiple Realms Theory ~ The Eternal Fever Dream

💘 Literal Fever Dream

Note: The events that transpire during this arc do not occur in the official timeline of EFD.
In a timeline where these events do occur, the Black Jewel and Ningyou Fantasy Band arcs do not happen. This could have been where our story ends-- in a cyberpunk world with mere remnants of the past.
Please take this into consideration.

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Eastern Fever Dream of an Alternate Future ~ Literal Fever Dream

Plot Synopsis

The year is 2039. A seal in the Dream World has worn to the point of breaking, and the vengeful demon within vows to seize control of this world once more. Upon claiming the body of the powerful Queen of Yomi, the revolution begins.
The pharaoh of Sarasaland (a district of the Dream World), travels to the human realm and disguises herself as a human being in an attempt to persuade the Orimageru Kannushi towards this new incident.

Characters (WIP)

- Niitsu Orimageru, the Kannushi of Balance and Tradition
- Kikumo Orimageru, the Psychic Shrine Maiden of Fire and Balance
- Dyzi, Pharaoh of the Dream World and Sarasaland
- Jigoko Kamejo, the Moved Queen of Hell
- Reisen Kanaboshi, the Closed-Hearted Weak-Bodied Mythophiliac
- Sanae Kyuukabu, the Pseudo-Bodied Cold-Hearted Situlaphiliac
- Honoka Kamejo, the Imprisoned Oni Princess

Storyline Inspiration

- Super Mario Bros. (film) (equivalent arc)
- Sailor Moon S/Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Crystal Season 3 (TV)

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Trivia

- This is one of two arcs that are not inspired by a game, the other being Eastern Dream Castle.
- This is one of two instances of a real-life location as of now (4/29/22). The vast majority of this arc takes place in Shibuya, Tokyo.
- Dyzi's leitmotif is from Super Mario Land, being the tune that plays when Mario meets Daisy after defeating a boss. By extension, it's also the main level theme from the same game.
- Flower symbolism from Saigyou's Poem of a Flower Field returns in this arc, surprisingly. (Niitsu = speedwell, Kikumo = red chrysanthemum, Dyzi =  lily-of-the-valley, Jigoko = black tulip, Reisen = red skyrocket, Sanae = delphinium, and Honoka = marigold)
- Sanae Kyuukabu was named after the current voice provider (Sanae Suzaki) for Boos and Spikes in the Mario series. She is the only character to be named after a real person.
- The hotel Reisen and Sanae stay in for the duration of the arc is a real hotel, called Park Hyatt Tokyo. The room they stay in is also a real suite in said hotel, a twin diplomat suite.
- Niitsu and Kikumo's dynamic takes inspiration from Usagi and Chibiusa's dynamic throughout Sailor Moon SuperS.
- Despite taking inspiration from Chibiusa (from Sailor Moon), Honoka's role moreso resembles Hotaru's. However, her hairstyle resembles Chibiusa's in this arc.
- Kikumo was originally intended to become enamored with Reisen, and thus become unable to face her in battle. This adoration instead goes towards Dyzi, and is much more subdued.
- The hijacked dream Kikumo has after taking hold of the cursed artifact is a direct reference to the autopsy scene from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind.
- This is the second arc in which Dyzi herself is referred to as a woman, not counting her human disguise.
- Kikumo's Globe "Balance Ring" attack was inspired by Sailor Moon's Moon Tiara Action. Additionally, her spellcard Fire Sign "Psychic Danmaku" was inspired by Mars' Fire Soul.
- The spirit/angel that visits Dyzi in her dreams and implores her to drop her front is a reference to the Blue Yoshi specifically from Super Mario World, complete with feathered wings.