Ostedia

Ostedia is a popular myth based on the events which took place in the song Polly by Nirvana, and currently has a spot in "Collaboration!". Taking place within a dark closed-off room with an attic, cassettes and notes detailing his story litter the area hidden in and around stacks of boxes. Appearing to be a lookalike of Kurt Cobain, Ostedia takes heavy inspiration from the grunge era of music and implements them within his methodology of storytelling. Ostedia's main boost in popularity was gained through "RM" & "RMH" shouts in 2019, and has been on a rise since.
== Biography ==
Ostedia was born on February 10th, 1966 to a small family in the mideast United States. He was abused by his alcoholic father who frequently beat him and his mother. In 1971, he began showing signs of schizophrenia when he cut off the head of a crow and brought it to the dinner table. On May 19th, 1973, his father murdered his mother and fled the state. Ostedia was sent to a mentally impaired orphanage called "Sunny Children's Foundation" where he met some childhood friends. On May 19th, 1982, Ostedia escaped the orphanage with a fire axe and guitar, found his father at a local bar, and murdered him. From 1982-1984 Ostedia wandered the sewers teaching himself guitar.
By February 20th, 1984 Ostedia had joined "Circus of the West" as a guitarist with the performance group "Clowns of the West". There he met associates like Mallory Milton Mulberry, Jack Mosen, Annie Martin Holmes, Clerince, Roman Alder, and others. On April 22nd, 1986, Annie proposed performing a ritual to summon a creature called "Father Sun" that could solve everyone's problems. The next day, Roman's dead body was possessed by "Father Sun". On December 13th, 1990, the circus was burned down by a bullied performer named YUKC0. Annie's mental health crashed afterwards as he ranted about a "Circus in the Sky".
On December 29th, 1990, Jack Mosen introduced Ostedia to his therapist friend Adam Mach. They became very close over therapy sessions. From February 10th, 1991 to October 11th, 1992, Ostedia became a fan of underground grunge bands, especially Nirvana. On October 12th, 1992, while at Jack's "After Hours Motel", Ostedia saw a girl named Polly but instead of approaching her, he began stalking her for months. On February 15th, 1993, Adam Mach went missing and was presumed dead, causing Ostedia's sanity to decline. On February 10th, 1993, Ostedia kidnapped Polly and locked her in his basement, occasionally visiting her to play music. On March 3rd, 1994, Ostedia snapped and stabbed Polly to death, later mutilating her body. When both Polly & Mach passed away, Ostedia lost his will to live, wanting to be free from the curse that plagued him. On April 8th, 1994 he hung himself, leaving a suicide note.
== History ==
Ostedia began in October of 2019 as a small project. With the release of Polly, Ostedia was accepted into Collaboration in 2022 and gained a steady amount of visits until a video by Janiphoria had released, garnering around 6,000 visits total and still is in a rapidly growing rate. With the release of Upstairs and more underway, Ostedia has no direction to go but up.
== Appearance ==
Prior to 1993, Ostedia wore a gray sweater and black baggy pants, with blonde shaggy hair and a guitar strapped to his back.
After 1993 however, Ostedia began wearing clothing that resembled the likes of Kurt Cobain, more specifically his outfit seen in the music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Still wearing blonde shaggy hair, Ostedia now wears a white undershirt with a yellow-striped green tee-shirt over, as well as gray jeans alongside the same guitar seen prior, he also dons a stubble due to how long he's been in the basement.
== Personality and Traits ==
Ostedia suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder. His personality shifts between being tame and hostile depending on his unstable mental state.
== Games ==
=== Polly ===
Polly takes place in Ostedia's rundown basement, featuring him playing Polly by Nirvana. The basement contains a mass amount of boxes and other things, most notably a ladder leading to a hatch that goes upstairs, a cassette player with cassettes scattered around, and notes left by Ostedia lying around. The main attraction of the game contains a chair with ropes tied around its base, with a heart-shaped box sat upon it referring to Nirvana's song "Heart Shaped Box".
=== Upstairs ===
Upstairs exists as a sub-game of Polly which is found through a hatch with a ladder reaching down from it. The place resembles a home with the valuables of Ostedia within, alongside a chair with a guitar placed upon it, believed to be where he had hung himself.
== Groups ==
=== Womb ===
Womb is the main group of Ostedia, which is where most related announcements and other important myth-related things happen. 
=== Innuendo. ===
Innuendo is a group owned by Ostedia which acts as a hosting group for M genre developers, however no other myths are apart of it currently. 
=== Collaboration! ===
Collaboration is a group owned by Mulberries for hosting M genre developers, in which Ostedia is ranked as a collaborator which inserts him within the universe of collaboration. 
=== Clowns of the West ===
Clowns of the West is a group owned by Mulberries, however Ostedia is a main attraction of the Circus of the West, found playing music alongside Mulberries as well as in many out-of-bounds easter-eggs. 
== Relationships ==
=== Polly ===
Polly was a young girl whom Ostedia kidnapped and murdered in his basement after stalking her for some time. She became the tragic focal point of his inner turmoil. Ostedia, struggling with his attraction to men, couldn't reconcile his feelings and projected his confusion onto Polly. Her death became a twisted means for him to cope with his self-loathing. The basement, with its ropes, heart-shaped box, and scattered notes, reflects the darkness of Ostedia's mind, turning his repressed emotions into a horrifying act of violence.
=== DrMosen ===
Dr. Mosen is the enigmatic owner of The After-Hours Motel, a place shrouded in mystery and secrets. Before the tragic fire that consumed the Circus of the West, Dr. Mosen served as both a therapist and a friend to Ostedia. He offered guidance and support, trying to help Ostedia navigate the deep emotional conflicts that plagued him. However, despite Dr. Mosen's efforts, the darkness within Ostedia grew, leading to the tragic events that would follow. The bond between them adds a layer of complexity to the story, revealing the intricate connections between past and present, and how unresolved trauma can lead to devastating consequences.
=== Clerince ===
Clerince is a quirky member of the Clowns of the West, known for their bright personality and distinctive balloon stand located nearby. Their role within the group adds a touch of whimsy and color to the otherwise dark and mysterious world. Clerince's friendship with Ostedia is confirmed in janiphoria's video, offering a rare glimpse into the lighter side of their relationship. This connection provides a stark contrast to the darker events surrounding the Circus of the West, showing that even in a world filled with shadows, moments of genuine friendship and camaraderie still exist.
=== DrMach ===
Dr. Mach was a well-known therapist in the myth community who took over after Dr. Mosen's retirement. He and Ostedia developed a close bond, with Dr. Mach providing essential support. However, following Dr. Mach's death, Ostedia's mental state deteriorated sharply, leading to a significant decline in his sanity and the tragic events that ensued.
== Theories ==
* Polly's heart is found within the heart-shaped box.
** The heart-shaped box sat in Polly's chair, which is where Ostedia had murdered her.
** Ostedia's mental state was on a decline ever since DrMach's disappearance, leading to Polly's murder.
** Heart-shaped box is a song about murder, more specifically removal of someone's heart and placing it into a box.
**It is confirmed that Ostedia had murdered Polly with a knife
== Trivia ==
* Ostedia's main story is based on the story behind "Polly" by Nirvana.
* Ostedia's current outfit is based on Kurt Cobain's appearance in the music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
* The heart-shaped box found in Polly is a reference to Nirvana's song, "Heart-shaped Box".
* The note referencing "Garden of Marigolds" is a reference to the Nirvana song "Marigold".
* Ostedia confirmed that he had kidnapped Polly as a way to cope with his own homosexuality.
== Gallery ==
File:Image 2023-12-17 224504069.png|Ostedia playing guitar, found in Polly.
File:Image 2023-12-17 225032052.png|David Ostedia's resting place, found Upstairs.
File:Image 2023-12-17 225219042.png|Polly's resting place, found in Polly.
File:Image 2023-12-17 225354806.png|Ostedia's suicide note, found Upstairs.
== References ==
Ostedia's Profile
Janiphoria's Video
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