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📚 Whats your favorite book+what books inspire you ?

💭 OCs fondest memory ?

📚 - Definitely the Stormlight Archives in the inspiration sector. It's what I aspire to as a fantasy writer. The First Law also gets a mention for its incredible, insane characters, as does the Foundation Trilogy for its brain-breaking magic system. I'm honestly not sure what my overall favorite book is.

💭 - Since I've been writing from his pov, let's answer for Rel! His fondest memory, out of his two months of memories, is going to a concert for the first time. It was a basement punk show, very dingy and loud. It was also his first time hearing music. When he ended up getting lifted by the crowd, he felt like he was flying for the first time since losing his wings. It was a magical experience, overall, no matter how the night ended.

Thanks for the asks!

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For the Random OC & Writer Questions: 🎸 and 📖?

🎸 If your OC knows an instrument, what do they play ? & if they don't know one, which one would they play/be most drawn to/best at ?

Actually, the whole Starbreaker crew is pretty musical! Faalgun has a beautiful tenor singing voice - he's actually got a decent amount of classical training from when he was young, so he sings a lot of opera when he's alone on deck. Nyda plays the accordion for some indefinable reason. She's... okay at it. Kaulakri plays the reed pipe. She learned it during her many sea voyages as a way to entertain herself. Pash is the main musician of them, as he was actually created to be one. He's got perfect pitch and can pick up any instrument in a matter of hours. His favorite is either the ehru or the banjo. And finally, Anarac has a good sense of rhythm, so they usually put him on tambourine.

As for other wips, Sepo was a fantastic singer even by siren standards before his tongue got cut out. These days, he prefers the fiddle, as well as composing music for the orchestra. For the MG crew, Avymere can play the pianoforte at a very mediocre level. They took lessons as a kid, but never enjoyed it. Rel also gets a special shout-out as the drummer for a punk band.

📖 What made you wanna be a writer/what drew you to writing ?

Boredom lol. It was during covid that I started worldbuilding. I've always been a big reader, but I guess I thought writing was beyond my reach or something. Turns out, though, anyone can pick up a pen and tell a story. I've been doing just that ever since. Nowadays, I write out of a love for the craft and my characters :)

Thanks for the asks!

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I also want her carnally, just to be clear. These two things are not mutually exclusive

My single thought to add to the collective Arcane finale brainrot: What about Sevika? First Isha, now Jinx. She's serving on the council now, that's nice, but man

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My single thought to add to the collective Arcane finale brainrot: What about Sevika? First Isha, now Jinx. She's serving on the council now, that's nice, but man

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Write? 🚫

Watch Arcane edits for two solid, uninterrupted hours? ✅️

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I know it’s usually done for convenience, but I don’t really like when robot characters just come pre-equipped with genitals and a completely normal sex drive. It raises too many questions for me. Who designed it and why? Who pulled all nighters ripping their hair out trying to debug the horny subroutines? How much did this add to the development cost? And like, I guess ‘factory made sex bot’ provides very sensible explanations for all of this, but that whole trope isn’t very appealing to me personally

I am, however, a big fan of robots who are like “oh the pussy? yeah I built this myself because I thought it’d be a cool engineering challenge. The base is just a fleshlight in my favorite color but I souped it up with a bunch of upgrades and LEDs. Some of the parts are technically illegal in the EU but who’s checking? Cool huh? It’s mostly done, I’m pretty much just experimenting and optimizing now. Making room for it did significantly decrease the structural stability of my pelvis but it’s so worth it”

or “yeah I want to have sex bc I want to experience intimacy of some sort and it sounds fun, but I don’t really wanna start cutting or welding to make that happen, so I just have this xbox controller I plug in and if you mash the buttons right I’ll come. It’s pretty convenient really. Wanna play mario kart”

or “look, I don’t have the time to explain the metaphorical and physical crossed wires and psychological mess of reward pathways that make this work for me, but if you immobilize me and reach all the way in there and gently loosen that wire until it starts sparking I am going to bust a metaphorical and physical nut”

or “horny? eh, I wouldn’t call it that. I just really like watching this one technician squirm and the strap-on is the easiest way to do it and keep them coming back”

get at least a little weird with it is what I’m saying!!!!! they would not be normal

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⁉️ If your book takes place in a world not like ours - which OC would be most shocked about our world [& what would they be most transfixed by] ? & which would be most chill & kinda nonchalant about the switch ? If your book takes place in our world - which would be most shocked going to a fantasy fantasy world & which would be most chill & kinda nonchalant about the switch ?

Oh this is a good one!

Who would be the most freaked out about getting sent to Earth... I'm gonna go with either Twenari or Sepo. Twenari would be happy-freaked out - she'd be super into all the cool technology we have and would want to know everything she can about how different our ecology is. Sepo would be unhappy-freaked out. He's suspicious of anything he doesn't understand and also, modern Earth is way louder and brighter than Illaros, so all that overstimulation would be cranked to a ten.

Most nonchalant would probably go to Anarac. He is really, truly unbothered by strange surroundings. So long as he can put a roof over his head at night, he's not too worried. Actually, he'd probably be pretty happy about all the light pollution we have 💀

Thanks for the ask!

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🦖 OCs biggest regret ?

Let's answer for Avymere!

(Spoilers for Mortal God)

Avymere's biggest regret is twofold. They regret not being able to stop Vermir from killing their father and they regret not being able to see the tyranny their family inflicted on the people they were supposed to serve. To expand on the first, deep down, Avymere really doesn't care about titles. They don't care about ruling Salis or preserving their family lineage. However, they do care deeply about their father. With their mother having been assassinated when Avymere was no more than twelve, their father largely raised them alone. He was a great parent, and the two were very close. Watching him be taken away was probably the first time Avymere has felt truly powerless in their life.

For the second regret, they only realized the extent of their family's abuse towards their people after connecting with Elsind. This was a damning realization, as Avymere had given up any semblance of a normal life in order to serve the citizens of Salis. For their whole life, they saw themselves as a servant of the common folk. It was a terrible thing for them learn then, that all their efforts hadn't been enough. Suddenly, their entire past was one big regret that they didn't do more.

Thanks for the ask!

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I miiiight be working on a pt.2 for Rel's story, so here's the angel himself, his elf disguise, and his bitchass god/dad :)

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@leahnardo-da-veggie @mr-orion @televisionjester @ray-writes-n-shit @evilgabe29

@trippingpossum @tragedycoded @halfbakedspuds @ominous-feychild @cain-e-brookman

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@cowboybrunch @gioiaalbanoart @theink-stainedfolk @sableglass

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I'm on break now! So that means I officially have time for...

Illaros Illuminated pt.3!

If you missed them, parts one (for the Outcasts quarter) and two (for the Mortal God gang) also exist

This version is going to be for my newest blorbo collection: The intrepid crew of the R.S. Starbreaker! Essentially, I will be doing a talkshow with the five members of the Starbreaker cast, but you all will be asking the questions. Feel free to write in via comment, reblog, or ask - anything works, so long as you're cool about it. You can ask about childhood memories, how they died, if ghosts can get drunk, anything your heart desires! Submissions will take place over the course of 24 hours, but if you send something in a little late, that's perfectly alright. Your url will also be credited with your question, so if you don't want that to happen, feel free to lmk.

Here's their wip intro for possible inspiration ;)

Thanks for participating!

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@carrotsinnovember @patternwelded-quill @somethingclevermahogony @whatwewrotepodcast @the-angriest-author

@mk-writes-stuff @frostedlemonwriter @vyuntspakhkite-l-darling @watermeezer @leahnardo-da-veggie

@mr-orion @televisionjester @ray-writes-n-shit @evilgabe29 @trippingpossum

@tragedycoded @halfbakedspuds @ominous-feychild @cain-e-brookman @wyked-ao3

@thecomfywriter @mysticstarlightduck @rumeysawrites @the-golden-comet @cowboybrunch

@gioiaalbanoart @theink-stainedfolk @bard-coded

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This is a shitpost. This is an absolute shitpost:

I could solve a lot of my problems by having DMLS be the game Nevada and Patrick play in TVGTEP.

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I'm on break now! So that means I officially have time for...

Illaros Illuminated pt.3!

If you missed them, parts one (for the Outcasts quarter) and two (for the Mortal God gang) also exist

This version is going to be for my newest blorbo collection: The intrepid crew of the R.S. Starbreaker! Essentially, I will be doing a talkshow with the five members of the Starbreaker cast, but you all will be asking the questions. Feel free to write in via comment, reblog, or ask - anything works, so long as you're cool about it. You can ask about childhood memories, how they died, if ghosts can get drunk, anything your heart desires! Submissions will take place over the course of 24 hours, but if you send something in a little late, that's perfectly alright. Your url will also be credited with your question, so if you don't want that to happen, feel free to lmk.

Here's their wip intro for possible inspiration ;)

Thanks for participating!

@amandacanwrite @elsie-writes @riveriafalll @kosmic-kore @kaylinalexanderbooks

@carrotsinnovember @patternwelded-quill @somethingclevermahogony @whatwewrotepodcast @the-angriest-author

@mk-writes-stuff @frostedlemonwriter @vyuntspakhkite-l-darling @watermeezer @leahnardo-da-veggie

@mr-orion @televisionjester @ray-writes-n-shit @evilgabe29 @trippingpossum

@tragedycoded @halfbakedspuds @ominous-feychild @cain-e-brookman @wyked-ao3

@thecomfywriter @mysticstarlightduck @rumeysawrites @the-golden-comet @cowboybrunch

@gioiaalbanoart @theink-stainedfolk @bard-coded

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Oh yeah those scenes are the best ✨️

😼 What scene/line made you go "DAMN I can't believe I did that, I'm a good writer tbh" ?

Thank you for the ask! (from this ask game)

The draft is rough but the scene were Yael is going through The Country House and finds The Bedroom and Solomon and Nodiah both flip out about it like...one of the scenes I organized the whole damn book around and makes me very happy.

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RANDOM OC & WRITER QUESTIONS

🤞 You HAVE to switch lives w/ one of your OCs [during the events of the story] who are you switching w/ ?

🎶 OC that would vibe w/ your music taste the most & OC that would hate 99%->100% of your music taste ?

⁉️ If your book takes place in a world not like ours - which OC would be most shocked about our world [& what would they be most transfixed by] ? & which would be most chill & kinda nonchalant about the switch ? If your book takes place in our world - which would be most shocked going to a fantasy fantasy world & which would be most chill & kinda nonchalant about the switch ?

👻 OCs biggest fear ?

🦖 OCs biggest regret ?

🌴 OCs ideal vacation ?

🎸 If your OC knows an instrument, what do they play ? & if they don't know one, which one would they play/be most drawn to/best at ?

💭 OCs fondest memory ?

❤️‍🔥 Who's the love [or loves] of your OCs life [doesn't have to be romantic - it can be platonic or even familial love] ?

🤡 OCs most embarrassing moment ?

💀 How do they feel about their mortality [or if your OC is immortal/already dead [ghost, zombie, vampire, etc]: their lack there of] ?

🎬 What is [or would be] your OCs favorite movie in our world ?

👪 Does your OC have any siblings ? If yeah, what's their relationship ? If no, are they happy being an only child or do they wish they had a sibling ?

👶 Favorite, if any, childhood memory of your OC ?

🐈‍⬛️ Does your OC have any pets [or did they previously] ? If yeah, what do/did they have ? & if they don't, what pet would they want [if any] ?

🎃🎄 Whats your OCs favorite holiday ? [If one not of our world, what's the holiday for+how do most/your OC celebrate ?]

🎂 Does your OC celebrate their birthday ? If yeah, what do they do ? If no, why not ?

🤼‍♂️ Is your OC competitive ? If yeah, how does it come out ? If no, how do they react when doing stuff w/ someone super competitive ?

🎮 OCs favorite game [board game, video game, any kinda game] ? If it's a game not in our world, how do you play it ?

💤 Whats your OCs biggest dream ?

💐 Are they a romantic ? What's the biggest romantic gesture they've done ? Whats the biggest someone's done for them [or something that hasn't happened but they would love] ? If romance is not for them - Whats the biggest gesture of love they've done for friends/family & Whats the biggest someone's done for them ?

🗡 If your OC has never killed [& won't in book] - would they ? & what would bring them to ? If your OC has killed, how did they feel the first time they did so ?

🍝 OCs favorite food ? [If not of our world, what does it consist of ?]

✍️ Do you outline your stories ?

📚 Whats your favorite book+what books inspire you ?

😼 What scene/line made you go "DAMN I can't believe I did that, I'm a good writer tbh" ?

📖 What made you wanna be a writer/what drew you to writing ?

🥅 Whats your goal w/ writing ? [Money, making people happy/give them an escape, being able to see your world come to life & being able to reread a world you made & love, etc etc]

😢 Have you ever cried writing a scene ?

🪕 Do you listen to music while writing, if so what do you listen to ? [Do you have a playlist ? If so share !]

😻 Fav scene you've written [if it's spoilery, be as vague as possible while sharing] ?

🌈 Who's your favorite OC ?

🥇 First story you remember writing ?

😨 What genre[s] do you watch ? What drew you to that [or those] genre[s] ? What genre [if any] will you never write ? Why won't you write it ?

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I know it's an autism stereotype, but I bet this man would LOVE dino nuggies. Chicken nuggets shaped like Old World creatures? Incredible, showstopping, fantastic 🤌

OC Deep Dive

Rules: answer the questions about an OC

Thanks @illarian-rambling for the tag! I’m going to do this one for my favourite autism boy Stellaris :)

CW for minor ableism (the question with it is marked)

What uncommon/common fear do they have?

Stellaris’s biggest fear (which I think most people will find relatable) is fucking up. He keeps doing it and he doesn’t know what he’s doing wrong.

Do they have any pet peeves?

He hates being interrupted (both when saying or doing something) and being talked down to.

What are 3 items you can find in their bedroom?

Uh… an absurd number of Old World dioramas, his reading tablet (unless he’s lost it again), and probably a bed somewhere in there but good luck finding it.

What do they notice first in a person?

Just their basic physical appearance. He’s not good at reading people.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how high is their pain tolerance?

I’d say he’s about a 4. He can handle some pain, but he gets overwhelmed pretty quickly.

Do they go into fight or flight mode when under pressure?

Stellaris is a mixture of freeze and fawn, actually, depending on the circumstances.

Do they come from a big family/are they a family person?

He has one sister, Cassiopeia, which is a pretty average family size for nobles. He wants kids one day. (Minor spoiler: he will eventually have two children he adores with his fiancée/eventually wife Ambition).

What animal represents them best?

Stellaris reminds me of a rabbit. Skittish, sits completely still and focused until startled.

What is a smell that they dislike?

He dislikes the smell of blood. Also perfume.

Have they broken any bones?

You know, I’m not certain. I suspect he has not, since he doesn’t lead a very active life, but it’s possible.

How would a stranger likely describe them?

CW: ableism

“That man is so… weird. Why is he standing like that, and why does he keep waving his hands in the air? Not to mention that jacket he’s wearing is a full two years out of fashion. I’m not sure why he’s even allowed at social functions. Try not to stand too near him, or he’ll make you listen to his inane ramblings about Old World grass for two hours.”

- From the POV of a random minor noble

Are they a night owl or a morning bird?

A night owl, although that’s partly because he loses track of time and stays up way too late.

What is a flavor they hate and a flavor they love?

Stellaris’s all-time least favourite flavour is cucumber. His favourite… hmm, I feel like he’s a chicken nuggets kind of guy.

Do they have any hobbies?

He loves making intricate, elaborate dioramas of Old World environments.

Boom, surprise birthday party! How do they react to surprises?

Stellaris hates surprises. He likes to have his day strictly planned out and would probably have a meltdown if you surprised him with a large unscheduled activity, especially one that required social interaction.

Do they like to wear jewelry?

Not particularly. He doesn’t like how it feels.

Do they have neat or messy handwriting?

Honestly, I don’t know if Stellaris can handwrite at all. A lot of people on the stations can’t because they type everything. It’s viewed a lot like writing in cursive. I think he tried to learn when he was younger but isn’t very good at it.

What are the two emotions they feel the most?

Anxiety and confusion. Usually from the same source.

Do they have a favorite fabric?

I’m no good with fabrics, but I think it might be suede if I have the right fabric in mind.

What kind of accent do they have?

I’m really not sure. Hints of transatlantic I suppose because that’s what his family has. But he also has the very stereotypical flat affect “autism accent.”

This was fun! I love talking about Stellaris :)

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What uncommon/common fear do they have? Do they have any pet peeves? What are 3 items you can find in their bedroom? What do they notice first in a person? On a scale of 1 to 10, how high is their pain tolerance?Do they go into fight or flight mode when under pressure?Do they come from a big family/are they a family person?What animal represents them best? What is a smell that they dislike? Have they broken any bones? How would a stranger likely describe them? Are they a night owl or a morning bird? What is a flavor they hate and a flavor they love? Do they have any hobbies? Boom, surprise birthday party! How do they react to surprises? Do they like to wear jewelry?Do they have neat or messy handwriting? What are the two emotions they feel the most? Do they have a favorite fabric?What kind of accent do they have?

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I am usually sad when I'm damp, can't argue with that

Very Good and Real Symbolism Generator

Are you looking to add some symbolism to your story, something every story definitely needs to be considered Quality Literature? I'm here to help! I've spent the past three hours creating a list of 50 super not a joke concepts for metaphors and symbols to bring your written work to the next level.

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