Outline for Cruft: The Myth of Sissyface⌗
Prologue⌗
- Setting the Stage: Introduction to Port Marigold, a city under the whimsical yet oppressive rule of Emperor Vanity.
- Backstory of Vincent: Vincent, asexual son of a Greek hero, struggles with his mother’s illness and his quest for ambrosia.
- Introduction of Clotho: Clotho, one of the Fates, desires to become the Goddess of Party Planning. She makes a bet with Bacchus to stop the Siege of Port Marigold by throwing the ultimate party.
Part One: The Call to Adventure⌗
- The Buskers’ Life: Vincent, Polyhymnia, Adhrac, and David are street performers, each with unique talents and backstories.
- Clotho’s Bet: Clotho is transformed into Sissyface, a male drag queen, and sent to Port Marigold.
- Imprisonment: The four buskers are caught busking illegally in the Agora and sentenced to death by Emperor Vanity.
Part Two: The Road of Trials⌗
- Sissyface’s Arrival: Sissyface enters the scene, learning about the buskers’ plight and the political climate of Port Marigold.
- Rescue from the Underworld: Sissyface returns to the underworld to negotiate the release of the buskers, succeeding by using her newfound skills and wit.
- Gathering Allies: The buskers and Sissyface form an alliance, each contributing their unique talents to the cause.
Part Three: The Ordeal⌗
- Preparation for the Festival of Aries: The team devises a plan to throw the ultimate party to appease Bacchus and lift the siege.
- Clashes with Emperor Vanity: Sissyface and the buskers face multiple challenges and confrontations with Emperor Vanity and his minions.
- The Party Planning: Sissyface utilizes her party planning skills, with help from the buskers, to create an event that will captivate the city.
Part Four: The Reward⌗
- The Ultimate Party: The Festival of Aries begins, filled with music, dance, and divine energy. Each busker showcases their talent.
- Victory Over Vanity: The party distracts Emperor Vanity, allowing the buskers and Sissyface to carry out their plan to stop the siege.
- Divine Intervention: Bacchus is pleased with the event, lifting the siege and granting Sissyface a favor.
Part Five: The Road Back⌗
- Return to Normalcy: The buskers are celebrated as heroes. Vincent acquires the ambrosia needed for his mother.
- Transformation of Sissyface: Clotho/Sissyface realizes her true potential and gains a new perspective on her divine role.
Part Six: The Resurrection⌗
- Final Confrontation: Emperor Vanity, humiliated and angered, seeks revenge. The buskers and Sissyface must confront him one last time.
- Resolution: Through cleverness and unity, they defeat Emperor Vanity, restoring peace to Port Marigold.
Epilogue⌗
- New Beginnings: The buskers continue their performances, now as celebrated figures. Vincent’s mother recovers.
- Clotho’s New Role: Clotho, having proven herself, is granted the title of Goddess of Party Planning.
- The Legacy of the Divine Quartet: The story ends with a hint of new adventures to come, as the bond between the buskers and Sissyface remains strong.
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