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Inspired by all the other artists and writers doing little recaps of their work in 2024, I want to jump aboard and do the same. As a little token of appreciation for myself and the things I achieved last year (including but not liminted to: starting work again next to having a teething toddler & writing a whole ass novel length fanfic). I am proud of myself and what I have done in the last year and there are a dozen more snippets that I *love* but...

Without further ado, these are my top 5 favourite paragraphs I have written in 2024. (SPOILER ALERT: Some of these have not been published yet bc they are from later chapters but that I pre-wrote or from fanfics that have not been published yet.)

5. Reth & Rosie's moment in the kitchen

“I’m fine,” she mutters, scared of ruining everything with one stupid mistake. She can’t kiss him, no matter how dazzling he looks in the low light of the kitchen. Her eyes settle on his and she realizes that’s a mistake too, because they are so blue. Like an ocean and she’s willing to drown in it. I never had a chance, she thinks. 

“Oh,” he breathes out. Realization shines in his eyes, like a lightbulb going off. His gaze flickers down to her lips. He inhales deeply, his shoulder and arm pressing against the naked, burning skin of her own. Dragon, how she wishes he would touch her somewhere else. 

He slowly turns his body towards her and she can’t help but follow his movement, like a puppet on a string. They’re even closer now, chest to chest, only inches between them. She can count every single freckle on his face.

4. Hodari gives Rosie some important advice

There’s an unreadable look on his face when he turns around to face her, taking a few steps into her direction again. “Ah, I reckon nobody told you, so that’s why I’ll do it but…maybe have a talk with Chayne before-'' He stops for a second. “Before you explore your relationship with Reth. If ya know what I mean.” 

“What’s that supposed to-” She realizes what he means when he gives her another intent look, eyebrows moving closer to his hairline. “Oh! Oh, yeah, sure. I’ll make sure to, ah, talk to him.” Heat rises up her cheeks at the awkwardness of the situation. She hasn’t even thought about the possibility of her, currently non-existent, sexual relations having consequences. The romance novels in the library certainly don’t mention anything about that.

Hodari seems equally uncomfortable, a shade of pink appearing on his nose, slowly spreading over his face. “Right. Good talkin’ to you.” He gives her another, rather awkward two-finger salute. “Have a good one, Rosie.” 

3. Chayne speaks about the Gods (That scene in itself was such a delight to write and such a journey through understanding faith for me.)

Chayne hums quietly to himself before he continues. “You need to understand that even though we were created to represent them, we are far from being equal to them. They are Gods and the ways they choose to talk to us can sometimes be too much for the mortal mind and body. It’s not that they want to hurt us but more that they simply cannot fathom how much we can bear, since the concept of something being ‘too much’ doesn’t exist for a God. That being said, there certainly are records of them simply being cruel, some might even say unreasonable. They are invincible, yes, indestructible even and yet, very much like us mortal beings, they are not infallible or unfailing in their ways.”

2. Reth & Rosie dancing at Kenyatta's 'Path Ceremony'

There’s a hurricane raging in the depth of his gaze, a summer sky darkening to midnight blue. His eyes flicker down to her mouth, losing focus as he seems to get lost in her pattern of breath. The tip of her tongue sneaks out, wetting her trembling bottom lip. He mirrors her, lost in thought, staring at her glistening mouth. The distance between them shrinks, his face inching closer.

The world around them slows, the dancing couples vanishing one by one as the lights go down. It’s just them, everybody else moving to the farthest end of her mind. Reputation be damned - she wants to put her lips on his, drink him in like sweet berry wine. She wants to drown in the kiss-induced haze.

Wyll "giving" his memories of Karlach to Mizora

He's holding her close, one hand on the small of her waist, the other on her shoulder. She blinks down at him, uncertainty twinkling in her eyes but she lets him guide her regardless. Follows his lead almost effortlessly, like they've been sharing this dance a thousand times before. A laugh rings through the air, hearty and loud, when he spins her around. His hand is there, waiting to catch her. 

The edges of his memory fade, turning paler as it goes on before it dissolves into blank darkness. 

“No,” he gasps. “Not her. You can have everyone but her. Please.”

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1000% percent on board with this. Reth can move it. He's a really good dancer and I will die on that hill.

Reth Dancing Head canon:

Reth’s mom taught him to dance when he was a little kid. He used to dance with her whenever she had the energy for it.

After they died, Reth tried to remember all of the dances that his mom taught him… but they faded as time went on. He wanted to teach Tish, but she was usually too weak to do it on her own. When she was still little, he’d let her stand on his feet and help hold her steady while he twirled her around to the music.

Since they moved to Kilima, she occasionally drags him out and they’ll dance together. But he’s usually too busy with work.

He kinda dances around the kitchen when he’s really in a groove with cooking.

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Join our Adult Palia Server

Unlike a certain official server we can be unhinged about our faves and curse

We are decently sized community targeted mostly for the creatives of the fandom with forum posts for fanfics where you can actively plan and chat with others or post your artwork

We also have a section for OCs with many who are eager to chat and include you into world lore (even a roleplay section) and even off-topic chatter

Follow the rules of the forums and the overall server or face consequences. If you have anything regarding Mods feel free to DM “Gandalf’s Big Naturals” (me)

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I stumbled over a guy that does *corn* while doing research for Fuel (and YES i do mean research. I was looking at gifs to get the position right lol)...and that guy looks 100% like the Reth in my head. I do not know what to do with that knowledge but I also didn't want to withhold the fact that there is someone out there that looks like him...for all the Reth girlies out there.

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Does anyone who is Europe-based, like me, know where to 1. get cute cottagcore clothes that are bigger bust friendly and ship to Europe/Austria. And 2. cool, kinda minimalistic BG3 stuff? (Cups, Hoodies, etc)

Unfortunately Etsy has kinda become a minefield of "hidden" sweatshop offers and the ones that do make cool stuff never ship to Austria or are based in the US, so shipping costs more than the product.

Would be thankful for every recommendation I get because I reaaaaallly wanna get some cute things for myself.

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Please, consider leaving a tip on my ko-fi if you want to support me 🪷

More Halsin art is coming!!! ❤️‍🩹

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THE ARCHDRUID

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It's been a bit since I said it, and there's no way of saying it often enough -

I really love this amazing wonderful group of weirdos. All of them.

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Apparently I am cursed to get the best ideas for writing in only 3 places:

1. While I'm in the shower, getting ready in the morning

2. While I'm in bed, trying to fall asleep

3. While I'm sitting in class, and listening to the most boring explanations I have ever heard

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Things in BG3 that make me swoon:

- that little forehead kiss Halsin gives you 🥰

- that one shot of his backside (👀👀👀)

- every single time Halsin calls Tav 'My Heart' ♥️

- HALSIN ✨️❤️‍🔥🌸

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my favorite genre of fictional character is like "i am terrifying to almost everyone, i'm very good at killing, i can endure anything, i've become exceptionally good at playing into my reputation, and if you try to give me positive social interaction i will react with confusion and cower in a corner like an abused animal. and i may try to shoot you. but there is also a chance i may imprint on you like a feral dog receiving its first loving touch! good luck."

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My loves,

Have a smutty little christmas present, from my heart to yours (or something like that). <3

Enjoy :D

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now that I am alive and awake again: behold the secret-santa I did for @slipperhunting !! Nai'o, Hassian, Tau, and her OC, Sef!

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I have already discovered so much art I missed in the one hour I've been back to the Unhinged server. I am LIVING. Oh gods, the talent in this fandom.

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We did a Secret Santa on the Unhinged Discord and this was the gift I made, for @hodari-pavels-good-boy (he requested something Christmas themed with Hodari and Najuma which. I felt I could do)

(Pls tap for better quality)

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Tish

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"Let's decorate... you?"🎄🎁💙