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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