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This Story is Classified as HFY or Humanity Feck, Yea , but what does the Mean?
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HFY is a story/series that takes a “human element” in either humanity or an “other” (race/species or object) that exists in a “setting” (future or other world/universe) with varying levels of culture, technology, society and history that help show in some shape or form the potential good or bad for humanity’s race/culture. In These stories Humans are often referred to as Human, Humanity, Deathworlder, Hellwolder in reference to the human planet of origin , Earth. This planet is seen by most of the universe as a place where only death and chaos can survive.
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Humans Are Space Orcs (HASO) or Humans Are (Fantasy Race) Are used as a guide when writing.
In these Stories we normally View humans like the other races view orcs in a Fantasy Novel. We (Humans) share the same characteristics and personalities as orcs. Humans are normally treated as the outsiders and barbarians. Humans tend to be underestimated as well in these stories. Unlike Humanity Feck Yea , these don't always put a positive spin on humans\humanity sometimes looking at the darker side of human and humanity from the perspective of aliens.
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[@nickpossum3607]

NOW THAT! That is a TRUE backstory for a Warlock's Undead Patron! "I call apon my Patron's powers from Beyond Death, Good Morning Mister Skeleman!"

[@ImOwenWilson]

All made up of bone, shaped like a man! He’s got skeleton feet and skeleton hands! He’s got calcium strength at his command! Skeleton maaaaaan!

[@matthewbarr9500]

Yes thank you

[@jarrettatkins3062]

I now want a spoofed version of super man that's only difference is he's a skeleton. Still works for the news paper with just glasses to hide his identity

[@vHindenburg]

I am Skelletor!

[@Telgar_]

OOO-ooo Skin-man! Villain in disguise~

[@ImOwenWilson]

@@Telgar_ but skeleton man sees through his plan WITH HIS SKELETON EYES!!!!

[@Mac12366]

I always loved the thought of a good lich. They don't always have to be evil. Yes, I know the method to become a lich is definitely evil but it's fun to imagine.

[@snidecommenter7117]

D&D 3rd edition has the archlich.

[@LegendStormcrow]

I can think of one, but I cannot recall his name, nor his beloved druid. He merely sought to stop the pain.

[@jankostrhun8725]

Forgotten Realms got you covered. Baelnorns, sometimes called baelnorn liches, were elves who chose a path of Prime-bound duty beyond death which closely resembled lichdom. They often did so to serve or safeguard their families, communities, or important places, and acted as keepers and protectors of elven clans and holdings far beyond the lifespan of a living elf.

[@jamesappling1212]

Ever read "Servant of the Bones"? Great stuff!👍

[@Nerdcoresteve1]

It's all imagination. There can be a good lich and evil heroes.

[@davidhenderson3400]

And much to his delight every morning began with a simple greeting, "Good morning, mister skeleman." So I take it she moved into the castle with him. And I like the fact that anyone that came to mess with him never made it past the village.

[@darwinskeeper421]

It may have been her who issued the greeting, or maybe her children and grandchildren. Either way, it's beautiful.

[@mariemacfhionghuin11]

@@darwinskeeper421 Considering it was a part of his soul that healed her I'm guessing she's immortal now

[@DOOMRIDER.]

​@@mariemacfhionghuin11 there's a class perk I want to say it's either Pathfinder or D&D 4 or 5 but it's called Lich loved which for all intents and purposes makes you ageless.

[@someoneawesome8717]

The thing is, if he could have truly commanded ants he would have had a nigh unstoppable army

[@darwinskeeper421]

Nobody commands the ants, they command themselves.

[@RJStockton]

I don't usually like prequels, but finding out how Warhammer's God Emperor got started really adds a new dimension for me, you know?

[@GrimFaceHunter]

This isn't it. God emperor was born among Hittites, after thousands of shamans sacrificed themselves for it. There weren't any eldars or orcs on earth then.

[@sintanan469]

@@GrimFaceHunter wooosh

[@UsernotFound2018]

​@@GrimFaceHunterWhats the diffrents, both seem to indalge themself

[@GrimFaceHunter]

@@UsernotFound2018 this guy lives in a much nicer universe and will also have better future.

[@QuakeMidaro]

@@GrimFaceHunterr/whoosh

[@das2s4s]

Yeah, this is now a town in my next D&D game.

[@azariel6669]

please keep me/us updated on how that goes id love to hear about it

[@Xerdar36]

Stories about undead love ones.. protecting the people that they care about…this brings a smile to my face..

[@nickangelosuson2454]

it makes me wonder what happened to the lich's ant colony and it's grand and mighty army after the story

[@rheinbewachen1211]

This was a great story, a bitter and frustrated lich which eventually with the interaction with a young girl regained his humanity now helping the people of the village with his powers of evil for good.

[@maker8167]

I like this one a loot it is a pretty cool story and the story telling was great

[@anticarrrot]

I was half waiting for Kissiana to ask "I didn't survive the battle, did I?" "No. You didn't." Strus’tul turned away. "But return to your family. Enjoy their company while you can. They will not last forever."

[@rachaelrogers3909]

Small acts of kindness can go a long way.

[@MidnightSmoke]

What a great story. All he needed was a good cause to care about, good people to protect. Here is a like and comment to help your channel grow and get you the recognition you deserve.

[@deussalt4479]

Aww this one was rather wholesome. The mean old grouchy litch in a ditch gets taught to care about others from a little girl who thinks his curses and threats are silly. ❤ Kinda reminds me of a necromancy version of "The giving tree by Shel Silverstein.

[@giin97]

If you say so. I've always found that story frankly horrifying.

[@jdchristie2583]

I'm thinking he had the boy destroy his body and release him from the magic trap that held him. A powerful lich indeed to reconstitute so quickly and his phylactery must have been quite close😀

[@Sean_XT]

Either that or move him out of the trap’s range to allow him use magic to reconstitute himself without needing the phylactery

[@mnspstudioful]

I had a Lawful Evil Corrupted Cleric character that slowly worked his way through to Necromancer and ultimately became a BBEG Lich as i transitioned from player to DM in my tabletop games years ago. At one point he was locked into his tower atop mountains overlooking a village. People would come from all over to gawk or threaten and attack him while he was locked away. Much the same, a group of children weren't afraid and this Lich had always been the Class Clown so he needed the attention more than he needed the unending fights. Cue new BBEG, in a story I did not DM, but one of the players from our group did, deciding to take over the country the village is in. He sends _heroes_ (read: mercenaries) to attack the Lich and "free" the village "from tyranny", aka pillage the village and fail to kill a Lich whose phylactery isn't lost, but isn't in an easily found location either. Goons gonna goon, cannon shells start hitting walls, magical sigils start weakening, school gets demolished with all children inside (we played dark campaigns and I rolled poorly), the Lich gets loose and is not happy. I loved this story and the writer captured that feeling of schadenfreude when you know what's about to happen. 👍

[@allenmorgan1007]

For the Algorithm, for the Author(s), for the Holographic Voice!

[@error-4057]

Wholesome af ❤ love it

[@anomalabnormal7605]

The story was beautiful.

[@mattbrown5511]

This mental-gent enjoyed this tale of yesteryear immensely.

[@jamesappling1212]

Skeleman learning to be a Grandfather.👍

[@albusvoltavern4500]

Up next: The Barbarian! He’s agrarian!

[@aarontilney3787]

I have to say, this one is now in my top favorites list

[@andrewosborne8993]

Had a campaign once with a Death Knight like character who hunted/investigated/exorcised the supernatural with his living decedents.

[@michaelyoung7261]

Children are the purest form of humanity that there is. There’s a reason that their joy and well-being has become a priority throughout society, why children are the ones preyed on by the scum and vile and acts of true evil. When the children of humanity play, giants sleep calmly. But if you dare make them cry, beware the skeletons in their closets. “Boo! 👻 I am their protector play-thing!” -(The stuffed animals on the bed)

[@WingManFang1]

I may be Christian but I play a Necromancy type character in many games especially card games and while I’m not a fan of death or more undead things that are creepy or even out of control, I found this just touching enough to cry over a little.

[@leonievanheerden7090]

Thank you so very much for this beautiful and funny (at times) story.For the author, for the narrator 💐⭐⭐💐

[@WanitaLund]

this is completely adorable

[@jeanannd]

That was truly and endearing tale.

[@13thBear]

OMG. Another amazing story with a twist. I love it. Bravo.

[@barelyasurvivor1257]

I did not expect that ending, It was great! A Lich that turned to good!

[@JDNCLOWD]

I realy wanted to hear of the legion of undead ants tbh. I've seen bees used as burning undead bombs 😂

[@lungu.v]

Beautiful story and naration. Thank you.

[@CaptainShield]

Redemption is a blessing.

[@BadluckTribe]

Wonderful telling.

[@beingsneaky]

Now all he has to do is become the protector of the world. And when he dies he will become what he always wanted.. ruler of the world. A benevolent one. Then perhaps after a time he will acend to godhood.

[@gobrinsan7173]

Hopefully thatll be part3, i want a part 2 were we hear about the good he does

[@SLEPhoto]

Skelly man, skelly man, does whatever a skelly can...

[@KroMagnum4]

Skeleman Skeleman bring me my phylactery! Daylight come and me want go hooooome!

[@beingsneaky]

I like who mister skeleman has become.

[@RealArcalian]

Greetings, Mentlegent! For the Rhyhtm that is Algo Okay, I was NOT expecting that!

[@WingManFang1]

It’s actually kinda beautiful in a way. ❤

[@robertfivecoat1654]

I absolutely loved this one. A true story of redemption.

[@merendell]

Really enjoyed this one.

[@AFriend21]

Oh my God! what a story! so many feels what a mad lad

[@Nerdcoresteve1]

I love it. This one is particularly good.

[@douglasmcneil8413]

I and my wife have been Gamers for better than 40 years. Some time ago, we discovered a 2nd ed writeup for a type of elven lich that protected some elven communities. After that, my wife established a home brew god of non-evil intelligent undead. This lich would fit perfectly as an NPC in some of the games she DM's.

[@joshshields9229]

That was a very sweet story. Good choice!

[@leightondoswell453]

❤ Very nice story

[@haroldneel]

Great video as always

[@malcolmanderson6735]

Made me cry.

[@lettmien218]

Wonderful story! And well narrated, great job.

[@Inufan2005]

A Happy Lich story? I'll take it.

[@mikecoatsworth6048]

Stunning

[@thelabotomizer3911]

This one is my new favorite❤❤❤

[@AnnieRegret]

Good story.❤

[@wolfgangkranek376]

Excellent.

[@jankostrhun8725]

Oh this is so cheesy, I love it.

[@flakcannon722]

That was a really good one

[@peterwalls-qf7ii]

He's such a failure as a litch! Other litches wont speak the fallen one's name, he shames them all. They are the unholy, the guardians of cursed tomes and treasures beyond mortal ken; all except HIM! Great daemons ! HIM! The traitor! The fallen who teaches forbidden lore to mortals! They await ,because litches are patient beyond belief, they await, the day the humans will inevitably betray him. On that day ,the mad cackle of litches everywhere, will echo around the world, mocking him.

[@Sean_XT]

They wait in their tombs while he can walk among mortals without worry of being attacked in that village

[@skeletonlord5255]

Another good necromancer just like me

[@marshmallowgod284]

A great story

[@gasydevil6229]

Anyone got the stories for sexual trauma kinda need one rn Edit after seeing this. Ya this works

[@pleasedjoseph9932]

Delightful

[@gobrinsan7173]

Now that, is how you write a character arch,

[@darnelljohnson5313]

Lived it

[@SilverMKI]

Haha, this is genius.

[@seldonwright4345]

Nice

[@Hopalongtom]

Role you were born to play!

[@USS_Grey_Ghost]

Just use a Magic camera to track down the location like using a Flir camera 😉

[@xavierzaxavier5873]

So the Lic can get freedom anytime he want but stay at some road forever because him unconsciously feel bad for what he done before....🤭🤭🤭 Kingdom of Dead😂😂😂🤭

[@johnnyrotten3175]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@liwojenkins]

Anyone that likes this should watch the anime Overlord.

[@callisto1556]

DM Good one

[@elfeater1760]

For the Algorithm11!

[@USS_Grey_Ghost]

WW2 happens woops got run over by a tank

[@Sean_XT]

They would have released a great power and have given him more corpses to reanimate

[@johnnyrotten3175]

4 D 🐿️ ❗❗

[@rosebloodwater13]

💀 ☠️ 💀

[@kaval187]

Why is there not chapters 1- now? Just the one video?

[@iamnotamused317]

All because of a little girl.

[@TheJeikou]

Comment

[@justsomeguywithahandlebarm2456]

Shf

[@JRMshadow260a]

Thanks, I needed that hopeful and happy story today... TY

[@brotherdarkrage]

That was fucking beautiful

[@klappstock943]

For the Algorithm the story and the voice