Mythos

Mythos is a custom NeoForge mod built around myth-based races with distinct strengths, weaknesses, artifacts, and multiplayer roles.

Inspired by the general idea of fantasy origins and races, the mod builds its own myth system with an emphasis on:

• readable myth identities
• multiplayer trade niches
• myth-specific crafting and artifacts
• active abilities and visual identity
• clear in-game UX through a selection screen and guide book

Stack

• Minecraft 26.1
• NeoForge 26.1.x
• Java 25

Current Version

• 0.6.38

Core Systems

Myth Selection

• players who do not have a myth must choose one
• myth choice is presented through a custom selection screen
• long myth entries in the selection screen can be scrolled
• admins can force, clear, or assign myths with commands
• players can be reset through a one-use Myth Sphere
• selection summaries stay short and readable
• hidden utility myths can exist for admin-only command workflows
• the mod requires both client and server

Tome of Mythos

• an in-game book explains each myth in plain language
• the guide includes strengths, weaknesses, crafting, controls, edge cases, and exact values
• selection stays brief, while the book gives the full breakdown
• growth is shown as a separate section instead of being buried inside strengths

Client Configuration

• Mythos exposes a built-in NeoForge config screen from the mod list
• kitsune mask and tail colors can be set to default, auto, or manual
• manual color uses a #RRGGBB value

Data-Driven Myth Definitions

• myth definitions are loaded from JSON
• powers are still executed by code, but myth content is structured for expansion

Myth Artifacts and Forging

• several myths can craft unique items that other players can use
• forging is handled through custom smithing logic where needed
• smithing access is limited by myth where appropriate

Current Myths

Human

• receives near-minimum villager prices
• temporarily doubles villager trade stock while trading
• can see remaining uses of the selected villager trade

Elf

• gains speed in forest biomes and cherry groves
• deals higher bow and arrow damage
• deals reduced axe damage
• can forge the Elven Bow

Dwarf

• has a shorter body
• always has Haste I, and Haste II below Y=0
• depends on Dwarven Ale and suffers visible withdrawal without it
• uses named withdrawal stages and visible slowdown instead of hidden penalties
• can temper enchanted pickaxes with a netherite ingot

Fairy

• is much smaller than a normal player
• has half health and reduced melee damage
• keeps Fairy Wings in the chest slot instead of armor
• switches manually between free flight near support and full vanilla elytra flight
• can forge Fairy Boots and a Fairy Minecart
• can grant nearby players temporary night vision
• Fairy Vision lasts 3 minutes and has a 30-second cooldown
• the Fairy Minecart has tuned high-speed rail handling for turns, slopes, and launch ramps

Kitsune

• can toggle mask and tails together
• at night, the mask unlocks night powers such as foxfire and heavenly wrath
• has a directional dash that works even during the day
• has reduced defense and reduced melee damage
• can forge a placed Fox Lantern
• mask and tail colors can be customized from the client config screen
• visible foxfire and invisible-state visuals are handled separately

Siren

• always breathes underwater
• swims much faster than normal players
• sees clearly in water
• dries out on land with an inverted bubble mechanic
• can restore moisture with a plain water bottle
• can forge a Siren Elixir from a water bottle and a nautilus shell
• can use marine enchantments in reverse on land
• treats water cauldrons as a valid moisture source
• Siren Elixir lasts 15 minutes

Oni

• deals +30% melee damage with swords and axes
• deals -30% ranged damage with bows and crossbows
• can activate a 3-minute battle form with increased size, extra hearts, full knockback resistance, and hostile glow sensing
• battle form has a heavy backlash when it ends and then goes on cooldown
• now shows a dedicated oni mask during battle form
• can forge a Rage Talisman

Slimeborn

• changes mass stage based on occupied inventory slots
• uses four stages with heights of 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 3.0 blocks
• each stage has its own visible status effect and stat package
• is fully immune to fall damage
• can grant wall-climbing through Clinging Gel
• uses a translucent slime-shell visual instead of a standard player silhouette

Shulkerborn

• Wardens always drop 1 Resonance Shard
• gains a personal 4th inventory row with 9 extra slots
• becomes Overloaded (Slowness I) at 37+ occupied slots
• stores its extra row separately and drops it together with the rest of the inventory on death
• is built around a late shellcraft progression instead of a direct End rush

Myth Items and Utilities

Current myth-specific gear and utilities include:

• Elven Bow
• Dwarven Pickaxe
• Dwarven Ale
• Fairy Wings
• Fairy Boots
• Fairy Minecart
• Fox Lantern
• Siren Elixir
• Rage Talisman
• Clinging Gel
• Resonance Shard
• Myth Sphere
• Tome of Mythos

Project Layout

• src/main/java/com/twily/mythos Main gameplay logic, networking, client rendering, and UI

• src/main/resources/data/mythos/myths Myth definitions

• src/main/resources/data/mythos/recipe Myth-specific smithing and crafting recipes

• src/main/resources/assets/mythos/lang Localizations

• src/main/resources/assets/mythos/textures/gui Myth logos and GUI art

Build

./gradlew build

Build output:

build/libs/

Roadmap

• stabilize and freeze existing myths one by one
• expand automated and manual test coverage for myth-specific systems
• add more myths with distinct economies and environments
• keep expanding the data-driven myth framework
• keep polishing visuals, controls, and in-game explanations
• refine social and multiplayer utility for each myth
• keep turning ad-hoc behavior into stable owned systems and config-backed features

Author

• Twily