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[@guardianangel7589]

Aliens: we don't believe their patron is death. To prove it, we'll conquer them. Death: so you have chosen me.

[@timostark5225]

You have named these worlds Death worlds yourself. WHAT Are you doing here , IF not search for or wellcome death💀?

[@singletona082]

'Deathworld yes, but unfair. There is so much life there.... and all of it Mine.' There is something inherently Terrifying about that.

[@truekurayami]

Yet something so beautiful as well especially if you seen the comics about death collecting the souls of the animals in our world dubbed the "Loving Reaper" though if you haven't here is a link to one of them kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4acfIStqdeHeLc

[@richardhaegeler6858]

isnt that also the way hades sees the world? firstborn of cronos, zeus might rule the world of 'now'. but all will be in the realm of hades. eventualy.

[@lazarmarinkovic8486]

@@richardhaegeler6858 and all will have to pay the ferrymen's tool

[@Renovartio]

@@richardhaegeler6858 hades rules the underworld but death is actually a different God

[@gabrielsfilms2086]

i find it mainly comforting... like we all end up in the same place

[@biggsdarklighter0473]

I thought the answer Was Dog

[@hexapon133]

Same, but this was interesting

[@lanceknowlton1871]

Yes thought it was going to be a dog story as well

[@roboticfish317]

It was always Dog

[@thetrap1880]

The goodest boy

[@beingsneaky]

I am sure a lot of ppl thought the same. But the story is true though humans are nothing but death. Others will no.. but we are.

[@Toggers99]

When your world does everything in it's power to kill you at every turn, Death is the best ally you could possibly have. "Now I am become Death, destroyer of worlds..."

[@doom7ish]

*Mushrooms Cloud Of Atomic Fire*

[@jkbscopes1233]

that actually makes so much sense no matter the religion, no matter the culture, no matter the civilisation there has always been the concept of death, and so many of them have the same image of them, a tall skeletal figure in a dark robe with a scythe ready to greet them at the end of all things, some show him with massive skeletal wings, others covered in chimes and wards, but always a skeletal human. also mentioning "rusty" being ready to see him again pulled at my heart strings

[@deaththeboneeater3372]

The rusty part hit me too real hard

[@riyadkanos8487]

in Islam it's just a regular human looking face but with one eye poked and the other is fine, his looks depends on the humans way of life, btw Moses is the one who poked death's eye by mistake we believe

[@narutohuntmendemon6354]

No not ever culture imagined death as the reaper of Europe and North American culture do there's differents but yes even knows death

[@vexile1239]

We all have our own "Rusty" mine is called Kaz

[@jkbscopes1233]

@@vexile1239 mine is Zep

[@BrazenBard]

Author here. A good reading; I am pleased. :3 But it was... Inevitable.

[@Zantreful]

Loved it. But knowing your God doesn't mean you can't fight against it. Conquering death would be quite a feat. That's why I'm a transhumanist. We should all embrace technology and keep developing better systems. Hope you keep writing!

[@BrazenBard]

@@Zantreful Except it's not God, or even *a* god - gods are transient; these "guardians" are more a manifestation of a collective subconscious. Or something like that? Kind of hard to explain when we don't really have a word for it. ;)

[@singletona082]

A Death that is not Malicious, nor overly eager. Why should he be eager? All things come to him in time. He has no reason to be malicious or hateful of those who try to extend their time. It is only ever a temporary reprieve, and of what fun is the game if your opponent can't have victories and gain progress? Death is an incredible motivator. However good or ill that motive ends up being used. Death is universally and absolutely a singular thing for all of humanity and life itself. Death is Fair.

[@timothypryor7952]

Let me guess, Discworld fan?

[@BrazenBard]

@@timothypryor7952 But of course.

[@FedralBI]

I guess the last group of aliens found out why Humanity's motto was "Fuck around and find out."

[@zacharyhawley1693]

There's something innately sweet about it. That death is a reaper only in that when the time comes they'll take you. No need nor wish to forcibly take something that isn't ready. Always there, impossibly patient.

[@rookieboidontbanus6983]

Death is inevitable, and humanity is always there to give him a tally

[@HaloLight02]

I love jake's nonchalant demeanor towards death. 😂

[@BrazenBard]

I mean, when you're standing face to face with Death, you've basically got two options, don't you? Breaking down and crying, or "Well, fuck it." :D

[@HaloLight02]

@@BrazenBard... that's fair. I'd probably pass out from that revelation.

[@idcgaming518]

I'd prolly b chill with it. I mean, we all gotta pass sometime, right?

[@medical-cyanide1526]

Why freak out over something you can’t control, and something you’ve always known to be there

[@ceu160193]

@@OfficerHotpants No reason to fear something, that you always knew is inevitable.

[@crayonchomper1180]

I still view Death as a lavishly dressed Victorian Gentleman of around 40, wearing a top hat, well cut tuxedo with a gilded watch chain attached to a golden pocket watch, luxurious mustache that matches his well-groomed auburn hair and holding a walking cane with a revolver sticking out of his coat pocket (it has Mahogany grip scales and a brazen finish). all in all, I view Death as kindly middle-aged businessman who always makes sure you get where you are going, even if it comes to walking you home in the dead of night

[@thelastnazari86]

Can someone please draw this? I think it would look pretty cool

[@catfwish]

I prefer Terry Pratchett's interpretation, that being the reaper, who is just doing his job but is so fascinated by these things he has been entrusted with.

[@Jszar]

I’ve always been partial to the image of death as Santa Muerte, even though I’m neither Latin American nor Christian. When it seems like there’s nobody in life you can reach out to, she’s always there, and never turns anyone away. I picture Santa Muerte as a heavyset woman in her early 60s or so who gives ‘wise old aunt’ vibes. She has wrinkles that show a habitual smile, and eyes that see through anyone’s BS. Always well-dressed, even when it’s in a casual style. She often lounges around with a cocktail and/or blunt.

[@Dyneamaeus]

"...the one who's always there to guide you, regardless of faith, the one every member of your species can channel in times of need..." This works on so many levels. Guide, teacher, opponent, ally, poison, medicine, and above all inevitable truth. I love it.

[@JohnJBrowne11209]

So no human ever dies alone.

[@osiris7127]

The invading enemy only sent back one message. The message just repeats Regret Regret Regret...

[@Toggers99]

"Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards, we regret coming to Earth, and we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!" "HOO-RAH!"

[@biggsdarklighter0473]

@@Toggers99 HOO-RAH

[@burpoi]

@@Toggers99 HOO-RAH

[@wyvern1992]

@@Toggers99 HOO-RAH

[@DepressedCrow]

@@Toggers99 Oorah!

[@Free_Krazy]

Tbh i dont think most of us would be overly shocked if we met death in this sort of situation, more just confused until the pieces fall together. Then it would be more like meeting someone you have always heard about.

[@AustralianGrizzly]

Now heres the kicker I want to know... Were they ever spos to talk back??? Not once do we notice Sazazza talk or such... ALSO. Thats cute that Death told him his pet that had passed is waiting to be with them again.

[@BrazenBard]

Depends on the situation; Sazazza mostly communicates through action, by showing how to build, or lending a direct hand. Death, eh, you don't really want that one to communicate by action. ;)

[@H3xx99]

What can the harvest hope for, if not for the care of the Reaper Man?~ The Death Of The Discworld. ~Terry Pratchett.

[@grogvaughan5649]

As a soldier and mercenary (since I'm being honest with myself) I fully understand that nobody gets off this carnival ride for free. End of the day when the final mission is over (for me at least) i only hope that I don't go out whimpering but with a battle cry on my lips and can finally have a drink with the brothers that went before me.

[@vexile1239]

Your brothers live within your heart for as long as there are those who remember them no one is ever truly gone, have a pint for me when you see your brothers

[@dhermitmorse]

"Rusty is waiting for you" made me tear up.

[@scotteggert9820]

We humans have always known deep down in the very primal core of each of us that Death was just waiting for us. And if we needed Death to live. Death would guide our hand to strike true our foes. Death, humanity's Father. Always there, Always guiding. Never interfering. Inevitable and Eternal. And Humanity, are Death's True Children.

[@doctorbright1065]

Here I was thinking it would be the almighty Fido. Boy was I bamboozled.

[@ShadowSHLD]

think daxin would have something to say about that xD

[@timothypryor7952]

OH SNAP! ITS DEATH! I'm so glad to see the influence of Sir Terry Pratchett continuing in new writers.

[@Allantitan]

War like xenos: surrender puny humans Al of humanity as one: we are inevitable for death comes to all

[@becausereasons8507]

Should totally have been a combat medic to have met Death. The patron would totally have flinched at the sight.

[@dadudeme]

But death is not in a rush to collect those who's time hasn't come yet. If they can be saved then death is happy to wait. They will join him anyway. No need to rush.

[@singletona082]

Why? The harvest comes in time and Death is Patiant. If anything Death would admire the struggle. Admire how hard Life fights to remain.

[@Grundini91]

I'll admit, I did not see Death coming. I was figuring it was either going to be a dog, or Gaia.

[@TheMandalorianGhostYT]

I thought it was going to be either Jesus or Gandhi.

[@draxomega]

I was expecting void (nothing, nothingness, no patron)

[@ShadowSHLD]

truth be told it should of been death and gaia

[@BrazenBard]

@@TheMandalorianGhostYT Why, though? Neither of those is a universal constant for humanity, nor as old.

[@TheMandalorianGhostYT]

@@BrazenBard i dunno.

[@sanguiniusonvacation1803]

I expected it to be the void itself .

[@Falcon532.]

Only one thing is certain in life, and that is death's embrace.

[@gillsmoke]

2 taxes, taxes are everywhere.

[@FutureMan420Blazer]

Alien species literally gets told Death is their patron. *Fucks around and finds out* Humanity: "OH BOY We get to play with the Exterminatus toys!"

[@mugenokami2201]

*Death just cackles at the idiots*

[@ScarletEvergreenCh]

Well, it is the only true constant that all will face at some point

[@chrisdufresne9359]

I enjoy the thought that Death is quite literally our oldest protector and companion. I just hope it speaks like Death in the Netflix Castlevania. The casual request to help its message be spread is actually slightly disturbing. That being said, I pity those poor xeno turds.

[@evernewb2073]

you'd think they'd _check_ before committing themselves to a war with death itself if these "companions" are a stable constant and easily acessible at The Mirror in almost any stable population center. ...on the other hand we'd probably quite like any species willing to go to war with death itself.

[@doom7ish]

Death/Grim Reaper does Make sense. He isn't there to kill mostly just to allow people to move on and travel. Death is neither good or bad. Death is that kind of person who wants you to be happy.

[@nk_3332]

“What can the harvest hope for, if not for the care of the Reaper Man?” ― Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man

[@matthewshiers9038]

The sinister irony of Death suggesting to the Cardalan that they spread word at 6:20 isn't lost on me... _"You reap what you sew"_

[@johnmac8805]

Death is the true bro. Even if the family abandons, he's there. You're never alone when it matters.

[@WiredTurkey316]

Life makes so many presents for death and death keeps them all forever.

[@lavonakirtley9280]

“WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR, IF NOT FOR THE CARE OF THE REAPER-MAN?” Sir Terry Pratchett

[@FoxDren]

GNU PTerry

[@Mark73]

I'm a simple man. I see a Pratchett quote, I like.

[@johnnymellon7414]

Pestilence, War and Famine are on the other line and will be with you in a moment.

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

You forgot Kaos, or as he was known before his emo phase Chaos.

[@mugenokami2201]

What bout conquest strife and fury?

[@seanrobert9661]

[documented contact]

[@juhasznagyjozsef]

I've seen this comment a couple of times by now, mind if I ask if you're referring to a title?

[@seanrobert9661]

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[@mattbrown5511]

One species decided to meet Death firsthand. Poor fools.

[@Googleistheantichrist]

It makes sense. Humanity has evolved and innovated because it knows that we only exist for a finite number of years and we must do things in order to survive

[@nweasels]

So, that's two HFY realities where Death exists as a something other than a mere concept.

[@taitano12]

Thanos: "I am inevitable." Tony: "Nu uh. I am."

[@mezec4317]

Being the last friend anyone ever had is oddly comforting.

[@pygmis]

The end was.. so wicked! I think I could listen hours just about the details of that.

[@jakeand9020]

In a world where waking up in the morning, or even the world existing as you know it in the morning, is a coin flip, nothing but death could be a constant companion.

[@lancekostecka368]

I love the grim reaper stories.

[@Jszar]

In an age where we can extend life much longer than _quality_ of life, this story rings particularly true. (There are a bunch of doctors out there wearing “do not resuscitate” tattoos. They’ve seen exactly how bad things can get and decided it’s not for them.)

[@funkmastaC]

Where the falling angel meets the rising ape.

[@djmadness6710]

I'm ok with this. Like they said, humans did must things ourselves. The only thing we don't know is what comes after death. What better patron to have than a guide to the other side.

[@mugenokami2201]

He was there from the beginning. A being that exists at the end of all things. He walked with our gods and shaped our deepest beliefs. Every great atrocity every feeble passing. He stood witness. In our strife in our revolutions and in our wars. He has left his mark.

[@sergioandrade8735]

I am reminded of Neil Gaiman's Death of the Endless, a group of seven entities including Dream, Destiny, and Desire concepts. Part of DC Comics Sandman's University.

[@BrazenBard]

A bit of Gaiman, a bit of Pratchett...

[@TheMonk72]

Sister Death was my favourite character in that universe. First met her in Books of Magic.

[@randomguy3080]

I like that he bowed respectful to the Patreon for the other species

[@henryfranberno8409]

Woohoo. I loved this one. Deathhhh. I thought it would be dogs too. I'm also looking for a similar story, In which the entety is war talking about humanity. And how happy it was that human made first contact with massive invading alien spicies. Now it could let loose humanity prolific gift of war.

[@peterwall8191]

Well DUH! Our Father and our spur. We seek the stars to escape Him, we created a civilisation to escape Him. We are His true children, where ever we go, there our Father is. Waiting ! He need force none, all are his in the end, time will run out eventually, the multiverse itself will cease. Its tides becalmed at last, its currents still, the very stars extinguished. Entropy will win , it is inevitable. But why fear Him? He is rest, surcease from toil without judgement, He is peace. The needed moment of stillness, of gathering one's self together, of accessing mistakes and lost opportunities. Of exploring paths not taken, of understanding the choices made. All the whys and wherefores that deprive you of rest. All answered at last. Second time around i see this. You trying to tell us something, or ... was your choice guided?

[@beingsneaky]

It was the TAX Man... lol..

[@allenmorgan1007]

For the Algorithm, For the Author(s), For the Disembodied Voice!

[@ActJack]

Like the ancient romans who had even house hold gods cool

[@lupaswolfshead9971]

And that is why we are DEATH worlders mwahahah

[@inkdd1463]

So… aliens have an inherent “personified concept”

[@user-gj8rd5zi7c]

Remind me of the 'This Land Is Mine' AMV.

[@nicholassmile5800]

Chills, author

[@calvingreene90]

The final comfort in life.

[@Isobibbel]

Sounds like a spooky version of discworld death

[@umibloodhunter5468]

So the companion wasn't a rock!?!?!!?!???? Awwww...... ;-;

[@evernewb2073]

that would've been awesome, not gonna lie.

[@carlosvejar3938]

I find this story very satisfying

[@norneaernourn8240]

The Reaper isn't wrong though. Everything dies. It is inevitable.

[@Jakeverhart]

This was nice!

[@Mojo_3.14]

I was hoping for the Sandman's comics death, she was my crush as a teen

[@Fireballl14]

Wish this would have continuation :(

[@BrazenBard]

I don't think a continuation would have served the story, though; I think it is quite solid in its isolated existence.

[@barnabysmith5275]

Good one bruv

[@hydrauliccorn3975]

I thought they were talking about a dog before I saw death

[@unknownsoul9300]

If you really think about it really, death itself is the human condition, we do and advance in fear of death and in the process learn to not fear it at the end of the road, after all, death will come no matter the time

[@WhiteGekon]

THIS WAS F*CKING GREEEEEEAAAAAAT!!!

[@elijahquipse5879]

Anyone else think there was going to be a doggo?

[@JRRodriguez-nu7po]

Not always...

[@chrisweiss6363]

I have lost another 4 hrs listening to this damn stories. How... ?✌

[@uwehansen2915]

oh jah that is our Man,

[@jimmycoyote74]

For the algorithm

[@gprivat812_my_selection6]

❗️👍❗️

[@erikblazsovszky5304]

Goku

[@isaiahpelly8370]

For The Algorithm

[@undrachvrsage]

TFTC

[@boobah5643]

Probably should have ended with "Perhaps you'd be so kind as to spread the word?" The rest didn't really add anything. Also worth pointing out: Death is a shitty patron.

[@Paddydukes89]

"How can you help us?" "WELL ABOUT THAT."

[@zzav2345]

well he does really help us a lot ..... read "a planet called treason" the old humpers rhyme ..... to this day we make our food and cloths from the dead .... not OUR dead but dead animals .... our civilization runs on the liquified or hard dead at this point ..... don't you know what oil and coal is?

[@akillermtfa7350]

There is only 1 God