lordsovorn

[lordsovorn]

Russians have created an online catalog where you can choose a kidnapped Ukrainian child.

PS: yes, you read that right.

[lordsovorn]

They don't tell you this at wizard school, but in actuality most of the "meteor strike" spells create a precise explosion on the Moon that sends debris in your direction

You never know how far the closest actual asteroid is, so it's more reliable this way

That's why the Moon is full of holes

[lordsovorn]

The 2025 Gender Census is now open!

[ Link to survey ]

The 12th annual international gender census, collecting information about the language we use to refer to ourselves and each other, is now open until 30th August 2025.

It’s short and easy, for most participants it takes 5 minutes or less.

After the survey is closed I’ll process the results and publish a spreadsheet of the data and a report summarising the main findings. Then anyone can use them for academic or business purposes, self-advocacy, tracking the popularity of language over time, and just feeling like we’re part of a huge and diverse community.

If you think you might have friends and followers who’d be interested, please do reblog this blog post, and share the survey URL by email or at AFK social groups or on other social networks. Every share is extremely helpful!

Survey URL: https://survey.gendercensus.com

The survey is open to anyone anywhere who speaks English and feels that the gender binary doesn’t fully describe their experience of themselves and their gender(s) or lack thereof.

If you can't wait for survey numbers, you can click here for a public spreadsheet of non-secret info with graphs as it comes in, updated manually a few times per day.

Thank you so much!

[ Link to survey ]

[lordsovorn]

Everybody was startled by the realistic food, but is nobody gonna mention this fucking thing

What the hell is it? Judging by the balls, probably a tanuki.

But why?.. Now that's a question.

[lordsovorn]

distressing things to say to your friends

[lordsovorn]

🤝 Legs over metal 🤝

[lordsovorn]

I really like how they panned out and detailed this moment. In the manga it was like "wtf" on two panels that doesn't get elaborated on, and here it's a legitemately creepy and threatening scene.

Overall, this episode is probably the most pleasantly surprising out of both seasons for me - they added a lot of appropriate little details that manga couldn't jam into the panels or accentuated the ones that were there.

The manga, in comparison, often defaults to mini-portraits atop the landscape like this for small scenes:

Hey, it works. But it's a joy to see more goofy goodness in the spaces in-between!

Can't wait to see when the anime gets to even busier scenes with even more characters!

Although I don't really understand why they made creepy serpo hayashi performers

And why in the world is Okarun frowning and approaching menacingly here. What could he be angry about in the moment.

Is he and Aira like. Unconsciously mirroring each other THAT much.

[lordsovorn]

Rokkamoku (Dreem Sled)

Creature commission for @hiveshin

"Accustomed to the frigid climate, Dreem Sleds specialize in long distance movement. You can get pretty much anywhere on its back as it rolls confidently through the tundra - and if you're feeling adventurous, you can down the mountain with it tightly gripping the wheel-shell on its back."

[lordsovorn]

Rokkamoku (Dreem Sled)

Creature commission for @hiveshin

"Accustomed to the frigid climate, Dreem Sleds specialize in long distance movement. You can get pretty much anywhere on its back as it rolls confidently through the tundra - and if you're feeling adventurous, you can down the mountain with it tightly gripping the wheel-shell on its back."

[lordsovorn]

the silly lil guy got got

Northern Saw-whet Owl photographed by Ms. Himmel (Source)

[lordsovorn]

There are many bad ways to go in the Under.

Whatever happens to folks at the Dam... has to be up there on the list.

Secrets of the Under | Patreon

[lordsovorn]

Terror

[lordsovorn]

Eyes of Queen Teesh

Timelapse | Bonus concept sketches and behind-the-scenes comments

[lordsovorn]

Thinking about the Colima Spider Vessel. they really captured her humble expression

[lordsovorn]

I think it's funny that Evil Eye saying "I'm hungry" has no situational or plot relevance and will never have any.

It's just like a push notification of his mental processes.

He's hungry at the moment. That's all.

He hasn't yet thought of what he'd like to do about it, let alone what he'd like to eat.

No such complex thoughts behind those eyes.

[lordsovorn]

Never gets old

This face was made to be surprised

No self-reflection in those eyes, no fear, no regret. Just a loading icon on all three open windows.

[lordsovorn]

I wish I never wrote this but today three years ago russians commited the biggest terroristic act against Ukrainian defenders in captivity. Olenivka is one of many acts of massacre of Ukrainian defenders.

It's important to remember victims of russian agression not just amongst civilians but Ukrainian defenders as well. russian soldiers are especially cruel to them: they are cutting their mottos like "glory to russia" and swastikas on bodies, they are cutting off body parts and filming it. If you watched Stranger Things S4 — it just a tiny fraction of what russians are actually capable on just to bring suffering to people who are in captivity. They don't care about Geneva Convention or UN resolution about human rights. russians don't value us as actual human beings at all.

Below you can read more detailed post about Olenivka especially. Please, continue to support Ukraine. Remember that war isn't over. Ukrainian genocide is still on. I'm not using tags because it's just a common thing to think that it's muted by all the people because it's way too triggering but it's my reality unfortunately. And it's reality of every single Ukrainian. We can't just close our eyes and pretend that nothing happens.

"We have not forgotten. We will not forgive.

"...Bring me the screams of those tortured in cellars, prisons, and exiles. That my faith be granite, that my strength grow with ardency, that I go into a battle courageously..."

This year, for the first time at the national level, Ukraine honors those who were executed, tortured, and killed in captivity. The date of the Day of Remembrance was not chosen by chance — it is directly tied to Azov's history.

Three years ago, on the night of July 28–29, 2022, Russia committed one of the most blatant war crimes against prisoners of war: the mass murder of Azov fighters in Olenivka. After entering "captivity with honor" under the order of the High Command, the warriors of the Mariupol garrison were held in Olenivka Colony. Under the rules and customs of war, the Russian side was obligated to guarantee them adequate conditions and safety. Instead, the Russians orchestrated a terrorist attack.

Several days prior, 198 fighters from the Azov Regiment were moved into a specially prepared prison barracks. On the night of July 28, the prison guards forced all of them into the building, dropping hints about their impending death. Soon after, enemy artillery began firing near the barracks. At approximately 23:45, two explosions occurred inside, causing a fire. Forty-seven POWs died instantly. Over 100 service members were injured. For several hours, medics from other barracks and ambulances were denied access to the wounded. Only around 5 a.m. did the colony administration grant permission for evacuation.

Russian authorities accused Ukraine of carrying out the strike. However, neither Ukrainian nor independent experts were allowed access to the site. The UN Fact-Finding Mission for Olenivka, led by General Carlos dos Santos Cruz, was disbanded as early as January 2023. Ukraine continues to insist on further investigation.

Thousands of Ukrainians still endure the horrors of Russian captivity. We must remember every single one of them — like their parents, who are still waiting; their wives, who refuse to give up; and their children, who hold on to memories. Our sorrow is not one of silence but of action. Because remembrance is not just about mourning — it is about responsibility: the duty to bring our people home, to ensure none are forgotten, and to bring just punishment to the torturers so that this crime is never repeated.

Pause for a moment today. Think of those who were tortured and killed in captivity. Carry that feeling forward — to continue their fight, and your own. For Ukraine. Against the enemy. For the lives of those still held captive.

We testify. We take revenge. We fight."