JDH in Between Worlds!

On the first floor is a tavern where you can hang out with your friends and drink some kvass, which Lis will happily pour. Behind the bar is a passageway to the back room: a small room filled with various boxes of booze, which the owner can't figure out. On the second and third floors is an inn with a dozen rooms, each consisting of a small room with a bed and a couple of chests, which can be rented for the night from that same old Lis for a couple of skint shards.

At Abraxas, customers will not only be well-fed, but also thoroughly insulted. Waiters here can—or, more accurately, MUST—be rude to their customers, insult them, and ignore them, but in such a way that they feel like part of a cool crowd. This is Abraxas's main draw. The establishment is owned by an experienced smuggler named Pavel. However, he managed to hide this perfectly, as he processed all the paperwork through intermediaries (each a different one, from a different guild. The intermediaries themselves also didn't see him, as he communicated by notes). Waiters and barkers working at Abraxas are required to pass an oral exam. They all wear sunglasses to appear cool, and they speak to customers using scripted dialogue developed by a special insult department.

A dangerous criminal who has kept worlds and multiverses in a state of alarm. He wears dark gray armor with purple accents and a hooded cape. His face is covered with a mask with two stripes running from his "third eye" to its upper edge, as well as two protruding elements that accentuate his cheekbones. His eyes are purple, emitting a bright white glow. He is usually extremely calm, always thinking coolly, and when he appears, he offers only stern and clear advice to his "student" on how to get out of a difficult situation. He rarely shows emotion or concern.

A young red-haired girl with brown eyes. She wears a thieves' uniform with a green hood and a barely visible guild insignia on her chest. Matilda is a fairly kind girl, but very sensitive, as Eo noted. She can get into arguments over even a grain of skint and actively haggles at the Poena market, trying to get a bigger discount. She often dislikes Lololoshka's manners when dealing with girls. She dislikes long conversations and prefers to get straight to the point. She often uses people for her own gain, for example, meeting with a waiter from Abraxas to find out who owns a competing establishment. Despite all her father's shortcomings, Lisa treasures him very much, partly because he is her only living family member.

Fox is a portly, middle-aged man. He has red hair with a bald spot in the center and a small, neat mustache of the same color. He wears the standard thief's uniform with green trim. Despite all the difficulties of the Between Worlds, Fox has managed to remain a relatively positive person. He generally treats everyone with kindness and understanding, but doesn't like it when someone takes advantage of him. He can smile sweetly to people's faces and openly criticize them behind their backs (which he himself has admitted). If he's dissatisfied with something, he always makes a mountain out of a molehill. He's stingy and greedy for every scrap of skint, but that's what he's a thief for.

Pavel is an adult man dressed in a gray shirt and brown pants. A brown belt is slung over his shoulder. A smugglers' guild badge is pinned to his chest. Pavel has a thick dark brown mustache and dark brown hair. He wears a white headband. He prefers firearms and always carries a pistol. Pavel has a decisive, even a little rough, personality. He refers to himself in the third person and with a pronounced accent, his speech stubborn despite his seemingly serious tone. But these very qualities make him an excellent mentor, willing to teach not only verbally but also through practice. He is a good judge of character.

San Fran has white hair, braided into two short ponytails on either side of his face and a high ponytail in the back. He wears a cornflower-blue cape, typical of mages, with a white shirt underneath. His signature item is a thin necklace with a faceted amethyst in the center. He is quite cheerful and friendly, but mostly only with those he trusts. He rarely speaks to strangers, but since almost everyone knows him, this isn't a problem. He can be quite rude when he's not in the mood: for example, he chased Lololoshka out of the shop when he was angry about having very few customers. He likes to make a good impression on others. Despite this, he is incredibly hot-tempered and loses control of himself when he's angry, attacking everyone he meets. He can't help but repay a debt. He dislikes and is terrible at delivering bad news. For his friends, Fran.

A girl with brown hair and brown eyes. She wears a brown buttoned vest with a gold badge on the upper right side. The smugglers' symbol—a gray wolf's head—is embroidered on the back. Around her neck lies a fur coat, possibly made from the hide of a slain animal. She can sometimes be seen wearing a black tank top in Eressia. Ashra has a rather daring but broken character, the result of her absent parents and growing up in "cruel and terrible Poena." She dislikes forays into the Between Worlds, having long since grown tired of its gloomy, cold landscapes and the undead that dwell there, so she was delighted to find herself in the bright and warm Eressia. She is extremely distrustful of strangers, but is quite warm to her friends and guildmates, considering them her family.

Sal has fair, slightly yellowish skin, light blond hair, and brown eyes, while Dan has fair, slightly pinkish skin, brown hair, and gray eyes. They wear identical clothes: a simple gray shirt with rolled-up sleeves, chocolate-colored pants, and black boots. A badge adorns their chests, indicating their affiliation with the Smugglers' Guild. They use frying pans as weapons. Sal and Dan are rough and tough guys who prefer to solve problems by force. They are stubborn, frivolous, and naive, like children, especially when their main idol, Ashra, is nearby. "When I grow up, I want to be like Ashra!" Sal said when the girl returned from hunting, despite the fact that she is younger than him.

An older, green-eyed, gray-haired man with prominent gray eyebrows, he wears a long, dark gray cloak with long sleeves. He wears a black fedora as a headdress. He has yellow eyeballs, like all Dusks, but to hide this, he wears Observer Bubble lenses, which make his eyes appear green. He is calm and level-headed, but has his own quirks. He can be quite emotional, but quickly calms down. Due to post-traumatic stress disorder, he can lose his sense of reality when reminded of nightmares in Vidomnia, panicking and convincing himself that he is safe.

A tall, slender young woman with long dark hair, purple eyes, and mascara. She has a large scar on the left side of her face. She wears a black cloak. She wears her guild's badge on the right side of her cloak and a metal plate on the left. She wears pauldrons with red trim. She wears black gloves with orange trim on the hem and between the fingers. Under her cloak, she wears a purple-pink shirt with white lines on the collar and hem. She wears red shorts with thigh-high stockings and black boots with gray soles and laces. She is an eccentric woman, capable of controlling an entire guild and manipulating others. She prefers to get straight to the point and can also be quite indifferent and bloodthirsty, which is related to her activities. She enjoys taking risks, but not helping people. She shows little respect for the other leaders and was ready to start a massacre with Scar right there in the square. However, the leaders don't dare contradict her unnecessarily and always defer to her opinions first. The members of the Button Guild are extremely dangerous, but skilled with weapons, and therefore could be of great use in defending Poena.

An anthropomorphic snake with large green eyes and scales in shades of gray and green. He wears a hoodless thief's uniform, with the corresponding guild's badge on his chest. He is quite cunning, silent, and reticent. He secretly respects Lololoshka and was inspired by his speech. However, it seems that the Snake's choice often depends on the choice of Button.

Muscat resembles an anthropomorphic red panda in appearance, but he is a male cat, and his unusual coloring is due to a childhood incident. He has a white muzzle, and his "whiskers" and ear rims are pinkish. His eyes are black. He wears a gilded Spice Ranger uniform and a fez, as well as a variety of gold jewelry. Muscat resembles an anthropomorphic red panda in appearance, but the story mentions that he is a male cat, and his unusual coloring is due to a childhood incident. He has a white muzzle, and his "whiskers" and ear rims are pinkish. His eyes are black. He wears a gilded Spice Ranger uniform and a fez, as well as a variety of gold jewelry.

A middle-aged man. He wears a leather cloak trimmed with green at the shoulders, and a gray shirt underneath. He likely wears an animal skin encrusted with emeralds on his head. His most distinguishing feature is the extremely wide space between his eyes, reminiscent of a toad's. They are exaggerated in length and dark green. He has grown a small goatee on his chin. He is quite arrogant and picky. He dislikes being looked at. He is quick-tempered and extremely emotional, but quickly recovers from this state, continuing the conversation as if nothing had happened. He tries not to show his weaknesses, but he cannot stand flattery in any form. Despite everything, Scar is quite sincere and will do so without hesitation if he wants to hit someone, and if he praises someone, he will, no matter what happens around him. Sometimes he may act childishly, but he is far from stupid, has excellent reactions and intelligence.

A portly, elderly black man, dressed in the blue uniform of a mage. He has gray hair and a thick, long beard. On his head, he wears his characteristic large, conical dark blue hat, decorated with blue speckles. He is calm and reasonable.

The Assassins are the most dangerous guild in Poen. However, they are also the smallest, as they rarely accept newcomers. Their members are mercenaries capable of killing people and other creatures quickly and stealthily. The guild's symbol is a hawk, earning them the nickname "hawkies." This bird can even be purchased from one of the merchants in the Assassins' territory, the "Dead City." The guild leader is Button. Assassins wear dark assassin's robes with red trim. Like thieves, they often wear a hood for greater concealment, and sometimes they also wear a mask. Their symbol—the head of a white hawk—is embroidered on the back of their jackets. The guild's insignia is black and red.

The Thieves are a guild that, as their name suggests, has the least reputation. Its members are known for their agility and cunning, making it easy to outwit others and steal from them. The Thieves' Guild symbol is a green tree, in keeping with the atmosphere of their district, "The Wicked Grove." The guild leader is Snake. Thieves wear brown jackets with a darker shade and green hooded capes for increased concealment. According to Ashra, their clothing also has metal plates sewn into it, which protect against blows without restricting movement. The guild symbol—a green tree—is embroidered on the back. The guild badge is a rich green and brown.

Smugglers, also known as "contras" and "poachers," are represented by a white wolf, a symbol used on posters and uniforms. Contras hunt aggressive creatures and smuggle goods obtained in the forests of the Interworld, and they have exclusive rights to venture beyond the city walls. However, they also frequently venture into other worlds, searching for "profits" that can later be exchanged for skint. The Smugglers own the "Wild Bay" district. The guild leader is Scar. Smugglers wear brown or gray-brown buttoned vests and jackets with white fur inserts. The guild's symbol, a white wolf, is embroidered on the back. According to Eo, this choice of clothing has nothing to do with the local climate, as the Interworld is not at all cold. They simply consider it their specialty to wear whatever they manage to procure on their forays. The guild icon is colored gold and light gray/white.

The Spice Merchants, also known as "Spice Traders" or "Spice Traders," are a guild of wandering merchants selling various spices. They reside in the most luxurious quarter of Poena, the "Golden City," and rarely venture beyond its borders. Their symbol is a gold coin bearing the Skint symbol. The guild leader is Muscat. The Spice Merchants' uniform, despite their status, is not overflowing with expensive trinkets and is rather reminiscent of Middle Eastern attire. They wear a long orange vest with flared ends and a triangular opening at the waist. Underneath, they wear a white shirt with three-quarter sleeves and orange bracelets. They wear white trousers and golden boots. Like other guilds, their symbol—a gold coin—is embroidered on the back of their uniform. Their guild badge is gold and reddish-brown.

Mages are the most noble guild in Poena, whose members practice magic and are capable of opening portals to other worlds. They are primarily composed exclusively of elves, although humans are occasionally encountered. The guild banner depicts a man, above whom is a white and blue diamond-shaped portal. Mages own the Azure Harbor district, the only quarter open to all Poena residents. The guild leader is the Hat. Mages wear cornflower-blue and sky-blue robes with double sleeves (a long, dark blue sleeve and a short, lighter sleeve) and white shirts. They wear a pointed hat, the same colors as their clothing, as their headdress. Accessories include various amulets and bracelets made of an unknown material, which vary in color for each mage. The back of the robe bears the symbol from the banner, minus the figure. The guild badge is colored sky blue and dark blue, but is rarely seen on uniforms.

The WMD, also known as the flash or spark, is an immaterial organ that allows experienced planeswalkers to move between worlds in a controlled manner, while inexperienced planeswalkers can move uncontrollably through strong emotions (such as fear). The organ is located somewhere between the lungs, extending through nerves into the spinal cord.

Cedric is a man of indeterminate age with short gray/grey hair. He wears thick-rimmed glasses. He wears a white T-shirt and a brown jacket over it, dark green pants, and black boots. Cedric has proven himself to be a very kind person and a true friend, who is ready to help Lololoshka even in the most difficult moments. He is inquisitive, dreamy, and inventive, and if he is busy with something, he is truly devoted to it. He is afraid of dying of boredom, as he lives in Eressia practically alone. He has a slightly peculiar manner of speech, which sometimes puzzles the inhabitants of Poena (if they suddenly decide to come to Eressia). He often jokes and generally reacts optimistically to various situations. He loves sandwiches. He lives in Eressia and cannot teleport to the interworld because he does not have a spark and is not a planeswalker.

John wears a white business suit with rolled-up sleeves, a scarf, and orange sunglasses. He wears gray shoes and turned-up trousers. He is very emotional and talkative, often interrupting others. Almost every word he says is accompanied by a joke or sarcasm, while Lololoshka almost never jokes. John makes funny faces and generally acts frivolously. His actions are spontaneous and unpredictable. John often behaves toxically and indifferently towards others. He chooses his words well to skillfully humiliate his opponents and demonstrate his genius and intelligence, which, however, is not a lie. Despite his childish nature, John possesses a wealth of knowledge that even Jodah lacks. He never lies, because his sanity prevents him from doing so; if he loses it, he will suffer.

A tall, dark-eyed woman of advanced age, with short, gray hair. She wears a black jacket with a cornflower-blue button-down and short sleeves, under which she wears a white shirt with a gold stone sewn onto the collar. A white skirt covers her legs, and she wears black shoes. Faragonda's character and motives are debatable. Initially, due to Eo's false stories, she was portrayed as a wicked and envious old woman, willing to do anything to achieve her goal, no matter how inhumane the path. The residents of Poena, the "city of crime," share this opinion, as Faragonda has never maintained good relations with them and has caused them significant damage as a result of her wars. In a sense, they are right; no one deserves to relive their nightmares over and over for hundreds of years. This is truly torture, not the "humanism" evoked in Vidomnia's slogan. On the other hand, Faragonda is a truly noble woman. All her actions were aimed at the common good and safety, not for the sake of obtaining the Spark.

His body and existence are dependent on perception. But he chose his human-like appearance himself. Only his glowing white eyes are visible, while the entire surface of his body is black. The Watcher wears a long, dark cloak with white buttons, the sleeve cuffs are soft white fur, and a hood with the same fur covers his head. He is mysterious, shrouded in fog and darkness. He does not speak, but he does not need to, for his presence can be sensed mentally, just like his speech. The Watcher avoids unnecessary glances in his direction and observes his "victims," ​​remaining in their peripheral vision, causing discomfort and uneasiness. Even demons and gods—some of the most powerful beings—feel fear of him. The Watcher perceives his work as a duty, and therefore he is neither hot nor cold about performing it. He has his own interests and is curious about living beings, but remains committed to his goal of maintaining balance in the multiverse.

A god with two pairs of black wings tinted dark red near the bottom, the upper pair smaller than the lower, and several violet eyes on the upper pair that can move and close. He wears a knee-length black and purple tabard, and around his neck is a pendant with a stone that shimmers from blue to red. Jodah is selfish and heartless, openly stating that he feels no remorse for killing. According to his journal, Jodah is smug, power-hungry, slightly arrogant, and at times youthfully cheerful. He takes advantage of others and lies to achieve his goals. At this stage, Jodah yearns for universal justice, which is likely connected to his past.

The Interworld is an incomplete, even somewhat pocket-sized dimension, created solely by a single structure—Vidomnia. Only planeswalkers can enter it, and then only by their own free will. Returning back or traveling to another location via Spark is impossible, which is the tower's core operating principle. Exit is only possible through a magical portal, which is actively used by mages in Poena. Once you've visited the Interworld, you always know how to reopen the portal. Planeswalkers who lack the ability to use magic also enter through an extinguished skint, which can be purchased from a mage near the Central Portal in Poena's main square.

The tower's purpose is to eradicate impunity for crime in the multiverse. In creating Vidomnia, Faragonda envisions the prison as a guarantor of safety from violence, and the multiverse as a safe haven. However, over time, the public begins to doubt Faragonda's methods and increasingly disapproves of Vidomnia's existence. The residents of Poena have come to regard these methods as immoral. It is customary to speak of the tower. It instills fear in every Poena citizen, making them question whether they deserve this punishment. There is no information about its employees. It is only known that the mage San-Fran initially helped with the tower's construction, but later left Vidomnia for good.

Skint appears as a durable yellow crystal that is extremely difficult to break or mine without specialized equipment. It grows naturally in certain incomplete worlds and pocket dimensions that lack a strong barrier between the void. There is also an infected skint, which looks similar, but is purple instead of yellow. Infected skint are unknown in the Between Worlds.