Id

**Id** is the main villain of Afterplace.

## Appearance

Id always appears in a tuxedo with a top hat. In his world of origin, the Monster World, he can transform into a giant monster with multiple long limbs and multiple eyes growing on the side of his torso.

## Ability

Id's ability varies by location / world. The "deeper" he is to the Monster World, the stronger his magical power is. Outside the Monster World, he can get tired casting magic from time to time during the fight. In the Monster World, Id transforms into a giant monster with multiple arms/legs, and his attack becomes pure physical instead of magical.

## Story

Id arrived at the Main World along with the Big Sword while Yu and Alice was still around.

Id had liked to use his magic to prank. He once filled Clover's house with radishes; another time he set bear traps in the woods. All cardboard signs and chests are by him (there's a top hat behind these). Town folks reports that he likes graffiti and has once put soap in the fountain. He allegedly put a poster of a weapon store front in the town. He mentions multiple times that he likes to break things. Everyone is, according to Id himself, "so sick of me, they just pretend I'm not there."

Yu may run into him looking at the giant robots in the Ruins, polluting river water, sabotaging Joxxi's *Franklin* teleporter, staring at the door to the Monster World, waiting under the Big Sword platform, or waiting for Yu in the Monster World. During most of these encounters, he ends up starting a fight with Yu. Id will never fight Yu at the same location twice — he realizes that with ever encounter, Yu becomes stronger.

He initially thinks Yu is another soul pulled to the Main World by the Computer, but upon realizing Yu is user0, Id immediately grows interests in Yu and presents them in front of the Computer, claiming that this will fix all his problems. When the fight between the Computer and Yu is over, Id becomes stronger for that the door to his world is open. He shrinks the Computer and takes it with him to the Monster World.

Yu eventually defeats Id in the Monster World. Depending on the player's choice, either:

* Yu finishes off Id with his own sword, or
* Id is killed by a giant sword falling from the sky while the door to the Monster World is being sealed .

## Quotes

Id is polluting the lake.

* You came into my house, initiating my conversation. What? This whole island's my house, buddy. And HOOO BOY, is it a long-term mortgage.
* (After defeat) Will you CHILL. OUT. For the love of me! You're like a mosquito with that thing. You think you're so tough? You're lucky. As much as I love it here, this reality's magic feels like a ton of bricks. Next time, I'll be waiting for you. Outside your little safety bubble. We will see who's laughing then.

Id sabotages Joxxi's Franklin.

* Machines, am I right? So many little pieces, all barely functioning. It's a miracle they ever worked. Any of them. Except wheels. Those things are pretty solid... What? It would've broken sooner or later. I'm just helping little foxie show its true potential. As a failure. Besides, building a teleporter isn't even the hard part. The hard part is finding each of these rando's very specific universe. You know. Among every universe in the cosmos. Even if you tried every world one at a time for a decade, they'd never do it. Trust me. It doesn't work. And look! Now your little friend won't waste their time trying. It's a win-win. Though, you probably shouldn't have left it alone after all that. Who knows what it might get up to? Hint hint.

Id standing in front of the monster world's gate.

* You're a little far into wonderland now, aren't you pal? It's almost like... you're slipping between worlds. Didn't anyone tell you? The walls are thin in this place. And you've gone and bumbled right through a few. Or did you come here on purpose? Well, this is where you get when you run far enough. Are you happy? Is this better now? Lotta scary stuff out here, bucko. Like this door. This is my door. The world I called home before our lovely little rock. Oh, the magic in this world was delightful. All the terrible things it could do. I can feel it. Even though it's sealed and shut, my power is so much stronger here. Quite a shame it won't open. For now. The bubble around our home is getting thinner, and as soon as it pops, this door will open again. And I can really be myself... You don't seem too worried about that. Oh! I know why! You think you can't lose, right? Like I'm some sort of joke villain? Throwing rocks and looking silly? You're in my world now, buddy. And I wonder? If you die here, will your soul find its way back to those woods? Or will it be lost forever in the Surreal? Let's find out.
* (After defeat) Ah! My everything hurts! I change my plan. Do you think this tangled mess of worlds is safe? Do you think it's stable? It's all going to collapse, and everyone in it is going straight into the void. I was gonna just wait for that bubble to pop. But now? I'll do it myself! Just so I can open my door and tear you to shreds. Heheheheheee... I'm so excited.

Id is standing right under the Big Sword

* I knew you'd show up here eventually. Took you a while! What, were the big scary monsters a problem for you? I shouldn't complain. It gave me some time to dig. Push some buttons. Pull some levers. Play some tapes. It all makes sense now! Back then, I thought you were just some dumb kid who ditched. It never clicked! But this changes everything. You're going to fix all my problems for me aren't you? Well! Don't keep me waiting now! All aboard~

In front of the defeated computer

* "Breaks", you say? Oh, I DO love it when things break. Like today! When you broke open the door to my world. Thanks a ton! I feel so much better. And look at all the stuff I can do know! Like this! Yoink! Oh, was this yours? No, I don't think so. Can't have you putting the world back together, now! The fun's just started. And oh, it's going to be. So. Much. Fun. Bye bye now!

## Trivia

* Id's full name might be Idsun, as suggested by the vending machine in the Ruins "Idsun vending products". Or it might simply intent to mock the "Happysun vending machine", the first vending machine in the Main World. Id's vending machine prompts its patron to "select your poison" when interacted.
* Id also goes with the brand "Dr. Id", as mentioned by Minno after they are rescued by Yu from the man-eating machine/"fake soda".
	+ Kice mentioned in Discord that the Dr. Id brand "will both taste better and make you slightly radio-active."
* Three OSTs will be played during battles with Id: *That Jerk With The Top Hat*, *Surreal Boss*, and *Perspective*.

## Notes

1. ↑ Other likely "pranks" from Id: Giant robots in the Ruins having their aggro switches toggled; the summoning of the Big Sword instead of a regular-sized one; the mental breakdown of the Computer before Yu's return; Caravaner's broken wheels.
2. ↑ During a conversation, such as the one near the lake, if Yu walks away from Id and then returns back to the map, Id will unhappily say "Bully." If Yu stays on the map, a fight will begin. However, if Yu walks away and returns once more, Id will ignore Yu completely.