#;; ( its just a myth. wishlist )

[byakugoseal]

tag dump: broken & updated tags part ii

[moiraimyths]

The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) | Official Trailer

The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) is a lore-rich and choice-driven historical fantasy visual novel inspired by Irish mythology and Celtic folklore. Play as a tenant farmer from mid-19th century Ireland, whose path becomes inexplicably entwined in fairy affairs after getting robbed by the roadside and lured into the mythic and war-torn world of Tír na nÓg: A once unified land, now divided into the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. Will you escape and return home with your stolen belongings? Or does fate have something else in mind?

🍃 STEAM 🍂 ITCH.IO 🍃PATREON 🍂DISCORD 🍃

If you're excited for our indie game, please give us a wishlist on Steam or a follow on Itch.io! For more information, click below👇

Meet the Cast

Facts & Questions: The Game

🍃 The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) is a Kickstarter-funded project currently in development. Due to the scope of the story, we will be releasing content serially on Steam and Itch.io over several years, beginning November 1, 2024. While you wait, feel free to play our demo! The revised version, with all new backgrounds and more voice acting, has been released on Steam and Itch.io as of August 1st, 2024!

🍂 The main character's name and pronouns are determined by the player, but in Vol. 1 (or the demo content), the MC will be referred to as "they/them" due to a case of mistaken identity.

🍃 Thanks to our Kickstarter, all upcoming routes will have both romantic and platonic choice options. If you're uninterested in romance, feel free to make friends instead!

🍂 Due to its Irish setting, NDM will occasionally feature instances of characters speaking in Gaeilge, i.e. the Irish language. All instances of Gaeilge are linked to an internal translation tool, which will be voiced by Nigel McKeon, a Gaeilgeoir.

🍃 Shae and Robin are non-binary characters, and respectively use they/them and any/all pronouns. Robin and Keagan are also arospec, and Shae is asexual. (Note: You can pursue the arospec characters romantically, but their romances might look a little different as a result of their identity.)

🍂 The free demo consists of the introductory volume of The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe). It is 2.5 to 3 hours of total gameplay, and ends at the point in which the player would continue on to a route (Vol. 2-7). The full game will be paid.

🍃 NDM is very intentionally set just prior to the onset of the Great Famine, which is both thematically and textually relevant to the leftist, anti-imperialist story we're aiming to tell. If you would like more insight into this, refer to this post.

🍂 Some Mac users who directly download the demo from Itch.io run into issues launching the game. If you're also running into issues, please refer to this post on our itch.io page.

🍃 Prepare yourself for horse related shenanigans. 🐎

Facts & Questions: The Company

🧵 Moirai Myths is a five-person company based out of Canada. The core devs/founders go by Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. All writing and programming are done by this collective, i.e. the Fates.

🪡 Moirai Myths has a two person in-house artist team consisting of Kazane, our Character/UI Designer, and Melinoe, our Environmental Designer. In addition to them, though, we have had a number of guest artists assist us with the creation of sprites, CGs, and an assortment of other materials. If you'd like to meet them, check out our about page on our website!

✂️ Moirai Myths stands with the people of Palestine 🇵🇸

Disclaimer: This description will be updated periodically.

[triple-moon-rp]

Greetings!

This is Glitch, she/they pronouns, 29F, and I'm a bit rusty as far as roleplay goes. This is a semi-selective, multiverse/ship indie rp blog for my Helluvaverse/Hazbin Hotel OCs. Before following, please read the rules.

If you wish to interact with my sideblogs they are the following:

eldritch-slacker (Belphegor)

simplendelulu (Niffty and Emberlynn)

Rules:

MDNI/18+ only I will be answering questions of all kinds including NSFW/SFW and I enjoy exploring some darker themes. If you consider blasphemy highly upsetting, you should probably avoid and/or block this blog. I am pro- do whatever you want with fiction so long as it stays in fiction and it's tagged. The only topic I won't be engaging in is anything to do with underage; it makes me uncomfortable.

Any dark content will get tagged under nsft and have whatever warnings necessary over the read more. I don't plan on rping smut any time soon at least on tumblr.

No drama ooc please. I don't care about baseless callouts, and I don't condone all of Vivzie's actions or opinions. This blog is just for fun.

Please be patient with me, I have AuDHD and I have things going on IRL. But don't be afraid to speak up if you need something tagged or don't get a response after a few days, sometimes I need a reminder. Same thing goes if I accidentally break a rule, sometimes I get blogs mixed up with who's ok with what.

I ship based on chemistry and need gradual build up for it (unless crack rp for funsies). By default, they are single

IMs are always open for plotting/chatting/infodumping/joking even if I don't get to it immediately. If you're worried about bothering me, bother me anyway! Unless you're going to be a rude prick, I would love to interact with you if you want to interact with me. Just know that I can seem really quiet, but its mostly because my brain is blanking on what to say

Characters:

Lua (regular sinner)

Kieri (first exorcist to be killed by a sinner)

Mai Ainsel (Witch AU)

Eclipse (Lost Myths AU)

Wishlist

[linuxgamenews]

Discover Ancient Greece in the Call of Olympus DLC for Kingdom Two Crowns

Call of Olympus is the next DLC coming to the micro strategy game Kingdom Two Crowns on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the teams at Stumpy Squid, Fury Studios, and Coatsink for their amazing creativity. Coming to Steam this year. Exciting news today from Raw Fury and Fury Studios. They just announced the next DLC for Kingdom Two Crowns, called Call of Olympus. This new content is coming to both Linux and Steam Deck later this year. They dropped the announcement at the start of the Raw Fury Publisher sale, where you can snag Kingdom Two Crowns for a huge 75% off on Steam. That's a steal! So, what's the deal with Call of Olympus? Imagine Ancient Greece with all its gods and myths brought to life in pixel-perfect style. This new campaign also shakes up the classic Kingdom formula. You’ll get to unlock powerful artifacts through quests, due to help defend against those pesky waves of Greed that attack at night.

Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus

In this DLC, you’ll be defending and conquering the Greed to uncover the secrets atop Mount Olympus. As the Monarch, your goal is to earn the favor of several gods to reach the divine mountaintop. So get ready for an island-hopping adventure full of unique challenges and puzzles. You’ll also need to keep the gods happy if you want to claim victory on the mountain in Call of Olympus.

Features:

Greedified mythos and setting: Dive into an ancient Greek-inspired world with pixel-perfect graphics. It’s a feast for the eyes!

Seek the favor of the gods: Complete divine quests and earn some powerful rewards. Since the gods will have your back in Call of Olympus!

Battle the Greed on an epic scale: Build up your defenses and get ready to face the threats that loom over Mount Olympus. It’s going to be intense!

And don’t forget, Kingdom Two Crowns is available on Steam right now with that epic 75% discount during the Raw Fury Publisher sale, running from May 20 to June 3. It's the perfect time to jump in if you haven't already. Available on GOG and Humble Store at regular price. So, gear up and get ready for Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus. It’s going to be an epic adventure on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. So be sure to Wishlist on Steam.

[6leggedhorse]

Tarot Cards: Myths, Uses, and History 7/19

Have you ever watched The Craft? Perhaps you’ve seen that corny horror film Tarot or even The Ninth Gate? What do these films have in common? Well, the use of Tarot Cards! In Hollywood, the cinematic use of the deck can be seen in gloom, paranormal or supernatural based films or shows. Tarot cards can be seen as scary, fake and even satanic. To begin to understand the world of Tarot, we need to take a glance at its origin story.

Origins

Let’s go back to 1430s Italy, where cards weren’t just used for games, but for fortune telling. Instead of the generic four suites, the Italians added a 5th suite to the deck. This fifth suite consists of 22 cards, each one containing its own unique imagery and meaning. This made the deck go from 56 to the classic 78 card we all have come to know. Originally the deck wasn’t numbered so it was up to the user to remember the order in which their deck was in. The 22 cards consist of the major arcana while the other 56 contain the minor arcana; while the major arcana depicts significant meanings to the user and the client, the major arcana also depicts The Fools journey. With the remaining 56, each suite represents an element: air-swords, wands-fire, chalices-water and coins-earth. Each suite will have 4 court cards, a page, knight queen and king.

Fast forward to 1780s France where the tarot deck will now be adapted to metaphysical/occult usage. Each suite represents something, the element of water deals in emotions, love, the element of air deals in communication and conflict and perhaps some decision making, earth deals in money and material possessions and fire deals with work, passion, careers. With the major arcana, depicts large and significant meanings in situations, spirituality, paths and even helps providing some advice.

Myths

Myth: Your deck won’t work if you buy it! You need to have it gifted to you!

Fact: for specific cultures and people, this rings true as the tarot deck is viewed to be extremely sacred. Some people even believe it needs to passed down to you; which, again, rings true to specific cultures and people. If you’re Romani or part of any culture where this is a common practice, then this may ring true to you. In modern times, you can simply walk into a Barnes and Noble, Hot Topic, Spencer’s, Earthbound Trading Co. or even go to Amazon and buy one. It’s better if you purchase the deck yourself rather than have it gifted to you. Why? Well, someone may buy you a deck, but it maybe a deck that you don’t like or didn’t want. You need to look for the specific deck that clicks with you. Now if you add it onto you wishlist, thats fine too, but you need to be the one that finds and establishes such a connection.

Myth: Tarot is Satanic! It’s just down right evil!

Fact: this is a negative belief generated by religious folks to try and keep people away from getting into it. No deck is tied to any religion really, and there is no way it can summon any entity of a large scale such as Satan. The deck is a blank slate, ready for readings and a good time.

Myth: The Death card means you will die!

Fact: There is no card in the tarot deck that gets such a bad rep like the 13th card in the deck, well, other than the Devil. But back to the 13th card, this card isn’t saying you’ll go down like it’s a Final Destination film or that you’re cursed. It’s telling you you’re experiencing the end of an era, the closing of a chapter, rebirth. One door closes and another opens. You won’t physically die, but a chapter in your life is going to close; if the death card is reversed it means you’re not allowing that chapter to close, you’re stagnant in growth.

Uses

Insight: The Tarot deck has its uses, such as providing insight on some drama or how to solve a solution with that crusty co worker. It can even help provide more insight on a personal relationship; however I personally choose not to do this because I have no reason to and it’s anxiety inducing.

Advice: Tarot decks are good at this, and they won’t lie to you either. If you need advice on how to go about job hunting or dealing with your partner’s ex. partner then these cards can happily guide you to how to properly deal with the situation you asked for advice on.

Games: To this day you can still play games with them! If readings aren’t your style, then you can for sure play card games with them!

Inspiration: ever had writers block? Tarot can help you solve that issue by giving you creative inspiration through readings or just by simply existing. This works for other forms of art besides writing!

Growth/Reflection: If you’ve ever done shadow work, or commit to therapy or anything that helps you grow and reflect on being a better person, Tarot cards can help guide you to completing that goal. The goal of the Tarot deck would to be to receive its insights and advice in order to help you seek out the desired goal of personal growth or reflection.

Epilogue

I hope you enjoyed reading my first post! This took all day to knock out because I got busy with other personal matters. Needless to say I hope you enjoyed reading this! Stay tuned for next week’s blog post!

References

[lostlevelsclub]

Triple-I, Switch Indies and Now Playing

Mike and Ting talk about the Triple-I Initiative, the Switch Indie World Showcase, what they've been playing, and some rapid fire news.

Contact us: @lostlevelsclub or mike.and.ting@lostlevels.club

Show Notes:

Triple-I

The Triple-i Initiative 2024: A New Gaming Showcase (YouTube)

Slay the Spire 2 Officially Announced, Won't be in Unity

Why there are 861 roguelike deckbuilders on Steam all of a sudden | Ars Technica

Streets of Rogue 2 - Official Reveal Trailer | Wishlist Now on Steam! (YouTube)

Hyper Light Breaker - Mini-Boss Gameplay Reveal Trailer (YouTube)

Risk of Rain 2 - Devotion Update (YouTube)

Wizard of Legend 2 Combat Trailer | Humble Games (YouTube)

Shadows of Doubt - Official Console Announce & Sharpshooter Assassin Launch Trailer (YouTube)

‘Nothing, Forever’ Is An Endless ‘Seinfeld’ Episode Generated by AI

MOUSE - Official Spike-D Gameplay Teaser

Laysara: Summit Kingdom - Official Early Access Launch Trailer | Triple-I Initiative Showcase (YouTube)

Dinolords - Official Teaser Trailer | Triple-I Initiative Showcase (YouTube)

Switch Indies

Indie World Showcase 4.17.2024 - Nintendo Switch

Little Kitty, Big City

Europa – Reveal Trailer – Nintendo Switch

Sticky Business – Release Trailer – Nintendo Switch (YouTube)

ANTONBLAST – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch (YouTube)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch (YouTube)

The Rogue Prince of Persia: Reveal Trailer (YouTube)

V Rising x Legacy of Castlevania - Official Teaser Trailer (YouTube)

Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns - Official Contra & PS Announce Trailer | Triple-I Initiative (YouTube)

Now Playing

Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 2 - Myths & Mortals | Launch Trailer (YouTube)

Family Guy: The Bird's The Word (Clip) | TBS (YouTube)

Fortnite Bird Is The Word (Peter Griffin Emote) (YouTube)

THE FINALS

The Finals uses AI text-to-speech because it can produce lines 'in just a matter of hours rather than months', baffles actual voice actors | PC Gamer

Palworld | Pocketpair, Inc.

Enshrouded

Sixty Four is a beautiful system design toy that reveals something rather dark | Ars Technica

COCOON

The Talos Principle 2

Baldur's Gate 3

Tavern Brawler Monk Build Explained : r/BG3Builds

Rapid Fire

EU forces Apple to allow competitors apps on its devices, but UK makes no changes

Here’s the new Apple tax every developer is going to hate - The Verge

Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators - The Verge

60 Percent Of Playtime In 2023 Went To 6-Year-Old Or Older Games, New Data Shows

Braid, Anniversary Edition Release Date Trailer (with intro) (YouTube)

They ACTUALLY think this is programming! Jonathan Blow CAN'T stop laughing! (YouTube)

Outro

Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear

Books | Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks)

Udio | Throes of the Bane by Katsew | AI Music Generator - Official Website

Download this Episode

[langurecotravels]

Bhutan: A Birder's Paradise in the Himalayas

Nestled amidst the majestic peaks of the Himalayas, Bhutan is a land unlike any other. This tiny kingdom, shrouded in ancient myths and steeped in Buddhist traditions, offers a unique blend of cultural treasures and breathtaking natural beauty. But for passionate birdwatchers, Bhutan holds a particularly special allure – a hidden haven teeming with an incredible diversity of avian life.

Bhutan Family Tour Packages

Bhutan Vacation

A Symphony of Feathers: Bhutan's Birdlife

Bhutan's varied topography, ranging from sub-tropical valleys to snow-capped mountains, creates a multitude of microclimates. This, in turn, fosters a remarkable variety of bird species – over 770 to be precise! From the vibrant flocks of Himalayan Monal pheasants with their iridescent plumage to the elusive Rufous-necked Hornbill with its impressive casque, Bhutan's skies are a constant source of wonder.

A Birder's Dream: Unforgettable Encounters

Imagine waking up to the melodic calls of the Black-winged Cuckoo or spotting the graceful dance of the Blood Pheasant in a high-altitude meadow. A birding tour in Bhutan with Langur Eco Travels (Bhutan Birding) promises just that and much more. Our expertly crafted itineraries take you deep into the heart of Bhutan's birding hotspots, maximizing your chances of encountering a dazzling array of feathered friends.

Highlights for the Avid Birder:

Phobjikha Valley: This glacial valley, a winter haven for the endangered Black-Necked Crane, is a birding paradise. Witness these majestic birds gracefully gliding across the valley or observe them at close quarters at the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre.

Jigme Dorji National Park: Home to over 500 bird species, this park is a haven for birdwatchers of all levels. Trek through pristine forests, keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive Ward's Trogon or the stunning Bhutan Laughingthrush.

Bumthang Valley: Explore the serene farmlands and picturesque villages of Bumthang, where you might encounter the shy Rufous-bellied Woodpecker or the brightly colored Himalayan Griffon soaring overhead.

Trongsa and Punakha: These central Bhutanese regions offer diverse habitats, attracting a wide range of birds. Look out for the distinctive Himalayan Woodpecker, the acrobatic Spotted Laughingthrush, or the colorful Green-billed Magpie.

Beyond the Birds: A Cultural Tapestry

While Bhutan's birds are undeniably captivating, a birding tour with Langur Eco Travels is more than just a checklist-chasing adventure. We ensure you experience the rich tapestry of Bhutanese culture alongside its phenomenal birdlife.

Immerse yourself in ancient traditions: Visit magnificent Dzongs (fortress monasteries) like Punakha Dzong, architectural marvels steeped in history. Witness vibrant religious festivals and witness the serene practice of Bhutanese Buddhism.

Explore charming villages: Wander through quaint villages nestled amidst emerald valleys, interacting with the warm and hospitable Bhutanese people. Learn about their unique customs and traditions, and perhaps even try your hand at archery, the national sport.

Indulge in eco-friendly practices: Langur Eco Travels champions sustainable tourism. We prioritize responsible travel practices, minimizing our environmental footprint and ensuring the preservation of Bhutan's pristine landscapes for generations to come.

Bhutan Birding Tours by Langur Eco Travels:

We offer a range of customizable birding tours in Bhutan, catering to all levels of experience and interests. Whether you're a seasoned birder with a specific wishlist or a curious nature enthusiast seeking a unique adventure, we'll craft the perfect itinerary for you.

Our tours typically include:

Experienced and knowledgeable Bhutanese birding guides with a deep understanding of the local avifauna.

Comfortable transportation throughout your journey.

Accommodation in charming guesthouses and eco-lodges, carefully chosen for their location and environmental practices.

Delicious Bhutanese meals, prepared using fresh, local ingredients.

Entry fees to national parks and other birding hotspots.

A Birding Adventure Awaits:

Bhutan beckons with its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and unparalleled birdwatching opportunities. With Langur Eco Travels (Bhutan Birding) as your guide, embark on a journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories and a renewed appreciation for the wonders of the natural world.

Contact us today and let us craft your dream birding adventure in the mystical kingdom of Bhutan!

See more :-

Travel to Bhutan from USA (United States) | Langur Eco Travels

Travel To Bhutan from UK

Travel to Bhutan from Australia

Bhutan Family Tour Packages

Bhutan Vacation

Bhutan Trip Package

Birdwatching in Bhutan

[wyrmfedgrave]

Pics: Racism rears its ugly head - again!

1. This sounds like a great introduction to the Lovecraftian Multiverse¹!! But, I've yet to read it...

2. Spanish version of "HPL: Creator of Imaginary Worlds." Another entry for my reading wishlist!

3. A more evil looking Howard I've yet to see!!

Brr...

You just expect something to happen - right now!

4. Ahh... An anthology under the sure hand of R.M. Price, creator & editor of the great & highly missed "Crypt of Cthulhu"!!

When will its stars be set right?!!

And, let's not forget Bloch's preface. If the writer of "Psycho" introduces HPL's stories, you know he's got something important to say...

1912: "The Creation of N_s!" Part 1 -

Intro: From the only (Jellygraphed) copy ever found. "Creation" is in an unknown hand but, is accepted as accurate.

A very racist poem - that's thankfully short.

Readers need to approach such works (no matter who they're from) with a measure of both, self-awareness & life experience.

Real life must confront racial hatreds. Such personal slights need to be commented upon, for all of us to truly understand it's larger impact.

Perhaps in the form of a disclaimer webpage, containing detailed back- ground info, critical opinions, etc.

This could be used by all publishers to introduce readers to HPL's hard-luck life & his gloomy beliefs - whether they're real & imagined...

Plot: Opens with the Roman Gods creating the Earth & goes straight down from there.

"Jove²" serves as the "image of (white?) Men."

Then, "beasts (are) designed." But, "they (are) too remote³ from human- kind."

So, "a beast they (made) in semi-human (shape)⁴."

Finally, the Gods "filled (them) with vice⁵ & called (them⁶) N_s⁷."

Notes:

1. I'm not just talking about HPL's Dreamworld. Mythos tales, have been added to by many different souls.

In time, this collage of worlds has grown into a true pan-dimensional multiverse. One that touches upon prose & verse. Plus, video games, RPGs, movies, etc...

But, even in Lovecraft's time, he & his friends wrote of creatures from un- imaginably 'other' dimensions. Places that birthed Cthulhu, Azathoth, etc...

And, with any luck, I'll be added to - far into our future.

2. The mythical name Jove is actually a short version of Jupiter, King of the Roman Gods.

He was a sky God who used thunder bolts as his main weapon!

It's kind of strange that Howard didn't use a Saxon God but, went with the main Roman one.

But then, HPL did enjoy Greco- Roman myths (among others) when he was a decade & a half younger.

Still, Lovecraft should gone with Woden (Odin) or Thunor (Thor)...

3. The beasts were all remote - but, for what reason?

Howard was very picky in his word choices.

So, "being at a far distance in time & space" doesn't really work here. And it has nothing to do with "remote baths."

With HPL in mind, the best definition has got to be "not closely related."

Lovecraft was always concerned about status, class & hierarchies.

4. Now, the amateur name calling starts. African-Americans are compared to "beasts", which have "semi-human shapes."

Yes, Mr. Howard. We're all nothing more than beasts. That much has already been proven.

We're not made of any thing that's actually unique - just more meat bags!

And, we share the shape of all other humanoids. Which includes chimps & great apes.

All animals, plants, etc are at the 'peak' of their evolution - to survive in the world that we're changing, ever so quickly.

Yet, evolution continues ever on. As the world heats up, many animals will perish.

And, there's always those few that can adapt to survive or which will be over- looked in the rush to extinction.

Now, back to the true difference between men & animals.

We only differ from other animals, in what we can do with our brains. But, even there, smart birds & animals are rapidly catching up to us!!

Sadly, we tend to forget that evolution is still hard at work...

5. Only a bigot could blind himself to the fact that everyone is capable of having vices & worse. Nobody's fully 'immune'...

Also, if the Gods Filled them with that much vice, African-Americans were being set up to fail!!

It's amazing that we haven't destroyed our own selves already...

6. Actually, HPL wrote "it" - just more denigration on his part.

7. Use of the N-Word still hurts people today. And, false ideas have actually increased, til they now bombard us continuously!

We have yet to escape from this kind of racial hatred & venomous thoughts.

But, at least, some of us haven't given up fighting for the truth...

Continued in Part 2.

[gctjinxd]

wishlist; my ability to write comes back from war

[cinnabun-faerie]

Things I hope I end up writing/want to write at some point (This may be a wishlist to myself since I haven't been feeling 100% in the writing mood):

{hello btw! It's 5am. holy chicken nuggets. Anyways, yeah I'm very sleep deprived. Whoever is reading, I think you're awesome and I hope you have a great day/night. I'm sorry if this post is annoying}

General Stuff

Character birthdays by zodiac signs 🥰

does anyone else like celebrating fictional characters' birthdays?

Fun fact two of my favorite characters are also Libras like me! (Kirishima & Satan). Tannie's birthday is only a day after mine too

anyways

top 10s ! I like seeing how things evolve over time

Hot takes/People sending in asks about what I think about a particular character or game

like idk "Why do you friendzone Thancred, Grey?" Because my friend is in love with him and I will never take her man. But Estinien we have agreed to share.

or similar, "What characters do I feel is off limits cause my friends like them?" I have a list.

Or "Would you trade your best friend(s) for a fictional character? If so, which character(s)?"

go ahead, someone please ask me this.

I feel like I would be curious of what people would ask me 🤔 I'd be down to answer what I can

like it could even be about characters. Like who I think would friends in crossover situations. There's one that is my absolute headcanon between ffxiv x obey me

please chat with me sometimes, i get lonely and its nice to interact with you

i'd love to talk about my d&d game that is MHA themed!

I'm tempted to make content for Blush Blush 😭 but I've already too many characters to write

There's not a lot of content for it on here

30 Day writing challenge for certain holidays. Like last year I did one for BTS/ViXX on Halloween

This year maybe I can do like a romantic month with a mix of ffxiv, obey me, mha and danganronpa

or OR 🥰 a Hogwarts themed challenge that include the series' I write for

that way I'd have a reason to write it

I'm open to ideas

I'm going to do Halloween again this time (but with the current series') so that will be fun

🤔 there was something else that I wanted to say but I can't remember is

FFXIV

More Fandaniel x reader stuff

why do i love him

he's so attractive and for what 😩

honestly idk I've wrote so much

💕 Haurchefant 💕

writing more about my ocs

they make me really happy

Obey Me!

Lucifer x Reader Arcade Date HCs (i got the idea playing Levi's birthday event. The crane game moment 🥰)

short reader x all of the boys

mostly cause i wanna use the "short people are closer to hell" phrase cause I say it all the time

but honestly why do characters gotta be so tall 😭 I'm 5 foot and y'all gonna run me over

MORE BARBATOS PLEASE 🥺💕

honestly anything chaotic as this point, I will live for it

Danganronpa

Literally anything at this point

Stop being afraid to write anything, Grey

My Hero Academia

💕 Kirishima 💕

okay but faerie Kiri

i want to do mha characters as myth stuff

like Demon Bakugou or Vampire Deku

for some reason I really like the idea of villain deku

idk I'm open to mostly anything

Crossover Stuff

i really really wanna sort characters into their hogwarts houses

just Hogwarts being my fictional comfort place is why I'd wanna see all these characters there

im cool with doing crossovers with anything as long as I know it

[gellavonhamster]

for the ask meme: 001 for dark (even though i still haven’t watched it yet but i’m really excited to eventually) and/or 002 for beatrice/bertrand/lemony

001 for Dark:

Favorite character: Claudia - the cleverest player in the time travel game and the baddest bitch with an amazing character development

Least favorite character: Ulrich. Objectively speaking, he is hardly the worst person out there, but I just find him so annoying

5 favorite ships (canon or non-canon): Aleksander/Regina, Agnes/Doris, Hannah/Katharina, Jonas/Martha (I couldn’t care less about them for the first two seasons, but s3 changed my mind), annnd Bartosz/Silja

Character I find most attractive: AGNES

Character I would marry: do I absolutely have to marry into that horrible town? The 1950′s version of Egon seems like an okay option, I guess

Character I would be best friends with: Regina or Ines

A random thought: a fic I recently read opened my eyes to the fact that the snake biting its own tail - the symbol associated with the time travellers - could signify not only the ouroboros, in which the beginning is the end and the end is the beginning, but also (in its secondary meaning) the serpent, which seems quite appropriate for a story that has Adam, Eve, (the myth of) Paradise, and the (White) Devil, and wow... there are truly endless possibilities for analysis, what a mindblowing show (she said for the 100th time)      

An unpopular opinion: I... don’t feel as strongly about Noah/Elisabeth as everyone else seems to. That must be because we didn’t see much of them as an actual couple, it was mostly a grown man around a little girl (creepy) or a young adult around a girl who is still significantly younger than he (less creepy, but still a bit weird). They obviously loved each other a lot and deserved better, but I guess I just didn’t have enough time to get attached to them as a ship

My Canon OTP: Aleksander/Regina

My Non-canon OTP: I don’t really have one at this point, but the idea of  Hannah/Katharina is slowly growing on me... who needs cheating men, lol

Most Badass Character: Claudia (see the first point)

Most Epic Villain: I don’t think there are any clear-cut villains on this show, but if we’re talking those morally gray characters who cause the most problems, then probably Eve (sorry, Adam!)

Pairing I am not a fan of: the first ship I thought of is very spoilery, so I’ll just say instead that Ulrich/Hannah was an unhealthy trashfire of a relationship that made everything worse for everybody

Character I feel the writers screwed up (in one way or another): Silja (underdeveloped, needed more personality, I still love her though), Agnes and Doris (their subplot got neglected towards the end)

Favourite Friendship: weirdly enough, I don’t know? Everyone in this story just keeps screwing everyone over. But I enjoyed what little we saw of alt!Martha and alt!Bartosz together, and, if sibling dynamics count, Martha & Magnus.

Character I most identify with: I’ve definitely made this joke somewhere already, but Wöller because comic relief eye injury + I, too, never have a clue about what’s going on

Character I wish I could be: uhhh, no one? Maybe Claudia if I really have to come up with an answer (not pre-time travel Claudia, though).

002 for B/B/L:

When I started shipping them: god, I don’t remember. Some time after joining the ASOUE fandom and reading some fics and realizing that this is a possibility and I like this possibility a lot

My thoughts: I know I’ve said this before, but it makes canon less tragic (no love triangle) and MORE tragic (Lemony loses both people he loved) at the same time, and I think that’s beautiful. Also, each dynamic between each two characters within this OT3 is so interesting in its own way! There’s Lemony/Beatrice that must have grown from a passionate relationship of two dramatic and loving people who were probably too similar in their personality and not similar enough in their aspirations to what is basically the poet and the muse (probably because writing about a muse is not as painful as mourning a real woman). There’s Bertrand/Beatrice, which I see as a more mature and healthy, if less romantic, relationship of two people who share the same goals and the weight of the same crime on their shoulders and decide to change their lives together. And then there’s Bertrand/Lemony - two gifted men who got compared to each other (well, at least L sure got compared to B) even before they first met, and who, logically, must have been rivals, except that there is a lot of fondness in how Lemony writes about the man who married his ex-bride... inch resting..... what I’m saying is that it’s a facinating dynamic made up of three separate fascinating dynamics and they live in my head rent free  

What makes me happy about them: see above for fascinating dynamics + I like to imagine that whatever time they spent together was very happy for all three of them 

What makes me sad about them: oh, I don’t know, the fact that two of them die, and one is left alone and depressed? :))

Things done in fanfic that annoys me: I think I liked, at least more or less, all B/B/L fics I’ve read, so I have no answer

Things I look for in fanfic: at this point I just look for fanfic, period. Also smut bc I can’t believe the closest thing to smut w/ this ship was written by me, of all people

My wishlist: I don’t see how this point is different from the previous one? Anyway, gimme all the fanfiction and fanart and headcanons and everything

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:  Beatrice with R, Bertrand with Ernest (Vera sold me on this ship :D), Lemony with his Kind Editor

My happily ever after for them: B&B both survive the fire, start looking for their children, run into L, and then all three of them together manage to find Violet, Klaus, and Sunny

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The book I am currently reading The Invention of Jane Harrison by Mary Beard. I’m fascinated by Hope Mirrlees, and her relationship with Jane Harrison was one of the ingredients of her life. They collaborated on a book of translated Russian tales, and Harrison’s theories seem integral both to Paris, Mirrlees’s modernist poem and to Lud-in-the-Mist. I’m loving watching Mary Beard deconstruct and re-examine ideas about what biography is in this short but brilliant book. Also Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes. I’m reading it slowly and with delight, an essay at a time, rejoicing in the easy erudition and the way she upends what I thought I knew and gives me something much more interesting in its place.

The book that changed my life The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. It’s brilliant, much more brilliant than I knew when I read it for the first time. I would not be the writer I am without Wolfe’s friendship, or without taking his lesson that you should write to be reread with increased pleasure by a smart reader.

The book I wish I’d written Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees. It’s the great English fantasy novel, about the prosaic land next to the wilderness of Faerie. It’s a history and a murder mystery, and it’s about family and dissatisfaction, and about fairy fruit, which, as with all good fantasy, stands both for itself and for poetry, and sexuality, and the things that leave us changed forever.

The last book that made me laugh Round the Horne Scripts by Marty Feldman and Barry Took. Où sont les neiges d’antan, Mr Horne? That’s your actual philosophical French.

The book that influenced my writing The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by CS Lewis. I read it when I was six, and fell in love with Narnia and with the magical story and most of all with the auctorial voice. Lewis seemed to be having a wonderful time writing, confiding in and treating the readers as if they were smart friends. It was the first time I was ever aware that there was a person behind the words. It made me want to write. It made me want to do that magic trick.

The last book that made me cry Reading Diana Wynne Jones’s Dogsbody to my daughter Maddy, some 15 years ago. I got to the book’s end and we both had very wet faces.

The book I couldn’t finish Titania Has a Mother by Caryl Brahms and SJ Simon. I love much of their work, so was thrilled recently to find a book of theirs I didn’t know about. And a fairytale book at that. Let’s just say it was of its time and hadn’t aged well.

The book I’m ashamed not to have read Laurence Sterne’s Tristram Shandy. I’ve read extracts from it and loved them. It’s a novel I approve of and keep meaning to read. I just haven’t read it.

The book I give as a gift A Humument by Tom Phillips. A Victorian novel, with pages painted over and into, messages and thoughts revealed and illuminated. It was always the book I gave people, hoping that even a few of them would read it and delight in it as I do.

The book I’d most like to be remembered for You don’t get to choose. Probably, you don’t get to be remembered, either. But most of my favourite authors are now unfashionable and forgotten, and I’d be happy to join their company, if every now and again someone found one of my books in a dusty pile and took comfort in it.

My earliest reading memory A book about a little mermaid looking for other mermaids, and the inside front cover art from a Noddy book.

My comfort read Roger Zelazny’s Lord of Light feels like a place I can go where the people know me and will have to take me in, in a novel of people become gods.

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Let’s Talk About Pokemon - The Fairy Type

During Gen 6, they dropped the bomb that is the Fairy type. The first type to be added to the series since Dark and Steel waaaay back in Gen 2. It felt like a long time coming, as the Dragon types had run rampant in Pokemon's metagame for nearly two whole decades and other fans were clamoring for a “Light” type. Honestly, myself included when I was a silly teenager. Though my interpretation of a Light type was a lot more literal than others, which seemed to give off the impression for the type to be more angelic themed that just straight up “something that lights up.”

In the end, I'm glad we got Fairy instead. A “holy” themed type for Pokemon would feel rather out of place to a point where Arceus itself is really pushing it. Fairy is a lot more flexible than even my literal Light type, since they aren't so bound to needing a spot on their body to glow or some such or are even bound to the “moral righteousness” of the hypothetical Light type fans have wanted. Despite its cute innocence on the surface, Fairy type has a lot more room to get darker than you'd expect.

I'm sure everyone by now is aware of myths and fairy tales being a lot darker back in the day than their modern interpretations. This is perfectly reflected in the Fairy types introduced after the type's inception, with many of them being cute on the surface but dreadfully dark in other places. Though if not that, they're at the very least a type of light-hearted tricksters. You got Mimikyu's shadowy appearance and murderous tendencies plus Tapu-Lele's surprisingly dark take on a classic Healer achetype, and even Klefki's meager trickery of stealing people's keys.

I don't think I overall have too many qualms with the Pokemon that got retconned into Fairy type either. They don't 100% fit the bill as the ones from Gen 6 and 7, but that's to be expected when you have to retroactively hand them the typing. The only line that outright doesn't feel like it fits to me is the Marill line. I'm past the point where I've finally convinced myself Granbull isn't Normal type anymore, but I can never get it out of my head that the Marills are anything other than pure Water. What's up with you guys? Seems arbitrary to hand the type out to something that's just sickeningly cute and nothing more.

The type as far as Gen 6-onwards goes, it could use a bit more variation. If it's pink and has huge adorable little eyes, it's probably Fairy. I can think of a handful of Gens 1-5 Pokemon that easily could've been part of the Fairy retcon, including Hypno, the Vanillite line, Banette, maybe even Conkeldurr since you could slightly associate the type with clowns? Perhaps maybe even Snorunt and Glalie. Or maybe I just want more Ice/Fairy types in particular. Pink with Light Blue is a nice color scheme, okay?

Top 10 Favorite Fairy Types:

Bottom 10 Least Favorite Fairy Types:

This is hard when there's so many to like. But I guess I'll narrow it down to this group of “slightly less than great” ones.

The Cutest:

The Coolest:

Yeah, see? We could still use a few more “cool” Fairies!

The Prettiest:

The Spookiest:

The Weirdest/Most Unique:

Most Inventive Use of the Type:

I still feel like this type has a ways to go to have this section one day be satisfyingly out-there. The most inventive it really gets is a surprise bulldog, a Fairy-deer-forest-spirit, and Spitzee being a really unique take on a Plague Doctor design.

FAIRY TYPE WISHLIST:

NOTE: These Type Wishlists were written out before any news on new Pokemon from Sword and Shield. The Pokemon revealed over time will not affect these wishlists. Just to present them unaltered despite spoilers and in the interest of getting the wishlist out there, and to see which items on said wishlists get fulfilled by Sword and Shield!

A Unicorn:

At least a more modern conception of a unicorn. Rapidash is kinda in-line with old-timey unicorns that were pretty much just horses that happen to have horns and some magic powers. Go full-on My Little Pony with it, I don’t care. I want an obnoxiously colorful horse.

A Gnome:

Since I've already covered elves, why not put a highlight on Gnomes? The obvious take to make would be a Grass/Fairy type given their ties to being lawn ornaments, but a gnome of any description would be hilarious to me.

A Dwarf:

This is a bit more of a variation of the Gnome wish. But given dwarf's connections with the underground, mining, and such in popular culture, it could be pulled off as a Rock/Fairy type. We need more Fairies with gruff demeanors anyway! Granbull's pretty lonely.

An Imp:

“But Matt!” I hear you possibly say. “Wouldn't an imp creature be more fitting for the Dark type?” Of course it is! But think of it this way: Imps are like the runts of demonic hordes of monsters. The tiny critters often with little bat wings and are in most cases in pop culture are just low-stakes tricksters compared to their more serious demon big brothers. It sounds and awful lot like a demonic version of a Fairy doesn't it? That's perfect for our first Dark/Fairy type!

ANYTHING Wonderland Themed:

Honestly, the old tale of Alice in Wonderland is in and of itself a treasure trove of cool monster ideas waiting to happen to where if we get anything even vaguely themed after said old story, I'd take it. But in particular...

Jabberwock:

Jabberwock is a monster within Wonderland's extended universe and has already appeared all over popular media from Final Fantasy to a number of other vaguely fantasy-themed medias. Being a rather goofy looking dragon-esque denizen of Wonderland, it's PERFECT for our first-ever Dragon/Fairy type! Or at least one that's Dragon/Fairy by default...

A Sandman:

At least I think anything dream-themed would be a fit for the Fairy type that is oddly missing at the moment. I’m surprised Munna and Musharna didn’t get retconned to Fairy either. But in the interest in representing dreams as a physical being, a sandman-based monster would be a good fit for the type. Typing-wise, I’d make it Fairy/Ground but Fairy/Psychic would work just fine as well.

A Cake:

In general I'm never not gonna get tired of any monster designed after desserts and sweets. But in particular, I'd love to see a cake creature. Maybe it gets more tiers/layers as it evolves and eventually becomes ridiculously tall and towering like an Alolan Exeggutor. Add in some candles and maybe it picks up the Fire type as well?

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Tactical Battles for Different Preferences in The Way of Wrath Update

The Way of Wrath update highlights changes for the epic strategy CRPG game for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to Animmal's team and their efforts, the project continues to evolve and impress. Coming to Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. Let's dive into the world of The Way of Wrath, a captivating role-playing game update that's getting a lot of attention in the community. So step into a world reminiscent of the Bronze Age, filled with myths and legends. This isn't just any ordinary adventure; it's a journey where you're the tribal leader, facing a massive challenge. Your task? To prepare for an invasion that's just ten days away. Now, the unique part about The Way of Wrath update shows how it blends various styles of play. You've got tactical battles that cater to different preferences. So whether you enjoy taking your time with turn-based strategies, or you prefer the thrill of real-time action with a pause option. This flexibility ensures that whether you like to plan or think on your feet, there's something here for you. But it's not all about combat. There's a rich world to explore. You can go hunting, try your hand at fishing, or even set traps. These activities aren't just for fun; they're crucial for gathering resources and preparing for the upcoming threat. Control is a big deal in The Way of Wrath this update. You're not limited to just mouse clicks or keyboard commands. The developers have built in multiple control schemes, including support for game controllers. This means you can engage with the world in the way that feels most natural to you.

The Way of Wrath - Gameplay Trailer

The strategic layer adds depth to your strategy CRPG experience. So you need to think about how to fortify your position, recruit allies, and gather resources. Since every decision counts, and the choices you make will shape the world and its story. The user interface is another standout feature. It's modular, meaning you can customize it to suit your playstyle and preferences. This level of customization is a big plus, making the experience more accessible and enjoyable. Visuals and audio update are crucial in creating an immersive experience, and The Way of Wrath doesn't disappoint. The graphics and sound design have been overhauled, making the world more vibrant and engaging. What's exciting is that this is just the beginning. The developers are gearing up to add more features, like advanced skill trees and a pet system, in 2024. So, there's a lot more to look forward to in this journey. Remember, as the tribal leader, your choices have weight. So how you spend your time, be it exploring, building alliances, or fortifying defenses, will directly impact the final showdown. When the enemy arrives, you'll see the results of your strategies and choices. It's a game that not only challenges your tactical skills but also your ability to lead and make tough choices. So, keep your eyes peeled for more updates on The Way of Wrath. It's shaping up to be a rich, engaging experience that offers a unique blend of strategy CRPG, exploration, and storytelling. Coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. You can also Wishlist it on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store.

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Things I want to write but have no time to:

Meta on the monsters cultivators hunt. This will be heavily based on generic xianxia concepts and about like 10% in MDZS since all we have is the Xuanwu and the bat king. Actually, most of these monsters are no different from people themselves. There’s a lot of variety in Journey to the West as well as Chinese Legends / 神话. I would not call these Chinese history, since they’re basically stories that never happened, but it’s more like, uhhh myths? legends? that goes way back. 

Meta on spiritual swords. I have so much to talk to compile about spiritual swords, how they come from, and how they’re bonded to a cultivator. There’s generally so much information because I scraped them off various media and it might take some time to compile all of them together.

WWX and JC’s relationship - why and how WWX sees JC as elaboration behind his actions towards the Jiangs and JC in general.

Wishlist: I really want to write about WWX’s reaction to LWJ dying because in so many AUs its mostly LWJ grieving WWX and I just want one where WWX is the one grieving aSDASD

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less a prompt, more just a query from someone you’ve managed to get hooked on tam lin...who’s your dream cast for the lush film adaptation we all deserve? and if there was a tam lin film what else would be on your wishlist for it to include?

They’re…..a little to young for my actual vision of the characters, but I definitely think that in 5 years or so Timothee Chalamet and Shannon Purser would be perfect for Tam Lin and Janet. I am of the decided opinion that Tam Lin should look like a waifish Romantic poet dying of consumption, and even though Child Ballad 39A says that Janet has yellow hair, I’m endeared to the idea of a red-haired Janet—plus, Purser is so so gorgeous, while still looking like she could actually pull a fully-armored knight off the back of a horse.

In terms of a Tam Lin film, I picture it as deliberate collision of two aesthetics—symbolic of the way the story weaves its way between two different worlds. On one hand, the castle of Janet’s father and Janet’s world, loud and rich and mundane and deeply human—if you’ve seen King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’s conception of Londinium, that’s what I’m picturing. On the other hand, there’s Carterhaugh and the Queen’s court, which is ruins and Scottish moors and del Toro-style otherness. Deep shadows and bright silvers, too-red roses that Janet picks….and at least one haunting ball scene, just before the Hunt on Halloween.

I’d also focus significantly on Tam Lin’s relationship with the Fairy Queen—a kind of twisted ownership and poisonous love, if you can call it that—and Janet’s relationship with her father, as a counterpoint. Give Janet friends among her ladies (one of whom tells her about the myth of Carterhaugh) and her father’s knights (one of whom offers to marry her and give her child his name as a way of sparing it the kindness of bastardry.) That way, Tam Lin’s isolation and loneliness stands out.

I’d also take pains to portray a magic that’s—subtle, and natural rather than sparkly. Governed by tiends and words and embedded in the land. That’s the stuff.

….but I also love the idea of a Tam Lin movie in the tenor of The Little Hours, a farcical sex comedy, or even a horror-rescue movie. I think there’s a lot of very cool directions you could take it, as long as you embark with a coherent view of the story you’re trying to tell.