#;; the matriarch

[divine-weap0n]

Little request for someone on discord, a mockup of the isle logo with the matriarch instead

[dramaticwithoutgender]

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The Matriarch

She reminds me of if the Lukas family was Hunt aligned instead of Lonely aligned.

[bluenoisen]

Category Analysis 3

AKA putting my data-keeping to good(?) use

i'll start with the obvious: the new episode, Well Run (episode 15) is under category 1-B, the category dealing with Externals (as far as i have gleaned).

The Matriarch is the External in this case, which we can also be sure of since earlier it was said that Gwen was to meet with another External, and now here she is meeting with Gwen. no big surprises there. my 1-B theory holds.

what i am more CURIOUS about is what is going on with the case scores lately.

in the past, there has been inconsistency with case scores, though it has been minor and something I was willing to brush off and not mention. when describing the category, the pattern is 'NUMBER'R'LETTER,' which ends up looking like 1RB or 2RC. episodes 3 and 4, however, have no 'R' in the category and are simply 2C and 3C, respectively.

the discrepancies have gotten a lot more noticeable in these last two episodes, though, and this is the part where i feel like i'm gonna get real boring talking about numbers and formatting, but whatever, maybe you're still reading

episode 14, Pet Project, has no [medium] in the score. normally, each score describes the format of the case, with these being a few examples:

episode 9 - Dice (bone) -/- fate [Magnus Statement]

episode 13 - Gambling (application) -/- self-destruction [voicemail]

THEN:

episode 14 - Transformation (snake) -/- horde

in this episode, we KNOW the medium, it was a treatment report from Alyssa Beck, employee of Elima Pest Ltd. Sam was scoring this case, though notably Gwen came in and gave pointers on how to score it. so why no medium in the score all of a sudden?

the real EGREGIOUS changes happen in episode 15, a case Celia presumably scores since it is her who hears it at her computer. when showing this full score, i will compare it to the score for episode 7, a very expected score format.

episode 7 - Agglomeration (miscellany) -/- congregation [email] - CAT2RC3338-03022016-12022024

episode 15 - Hunt (aristocratic) -/- compulsion - CAT1RB-6461-22062023-22032024

not only is there no [medium] (even though we KNOW! that this is a voicemail left to The Sentinel tip-off hotline!) but there is a DASH!!!!! between the category and the DPHW!!!!!!! i feel insane

it just feels to me like someone is changing the format, or like the norm is shifting. having recorded this information as every episode came out, i feel like the score format is my best friend and my friend is now changing.. i am suspicious!!!! leave my friend alone!!

this could very well be natural differences that show us, the listeners, that case scores aren't set in stone and can change depending on whoever writes the score, but the fact that it's only now changing a lot is what has set me off.

anyways tmagp ily see you next week <3

[spnning-out]

this is the Matriarch to me. just so you know. electric blue eyes and gunmetal-grey hair and all

[rubys-forest]

Posting this design here bc I do love it

Not a Canon redesign but instead a future design for Queen in a roleplay I'm in

Matriarch ily

[sirlonius]

took my mother out to lunch 😁♥️

[unforeseenflame]

How would a RO react and what would they do if at a party a noble is making the mc uncomfortable by touching there arm and making suggestions

I'll go with it being before the one true bond is fully established. As you'd have to be completely insane, or dense, to try and flirt with a Rider's bonded.

Ezra/Elaria: Are completely unimpressed, but they try to keep their composure as they sidle up to your side and calmly interject. "I apologize, but I do think it's my turn to talk with MC." Their hand would gently touch your shoulder and steer you away from the noble. "Rider business, I'm afraid. It can't wait."

Caleb/Catherine: Would stiffen at the sight and become immediately uncomfortable; for entirely different reasons, but they'd be keenly aware that they're mirroring their father's usual composure. They'd quickly make their way to your side and offer a strained smile to the noble in question. "I do believe it best that you halt your drinking for tonight. Lest you continue to do something you'll regret come morning."

Jaden/Jade: The playful smirk that would have been a hallmark on their lips all evening would wither away into nothingness. Agitation became a prominent emotion across their features; sapphire blue eyes darkening to a deep stormy blue. They'd casually make their way towards you and accidentally bump into the noble in question, spilling their glass of wine all over the expensive silk of the noble's attire. "I do apologize for being so clumsy, I truly wasn't aware there was anyone of importance nearby besides the MC." They'd quickly get you both out of there.

Aidan/Aylin: Agitation, mixed with an undercurrent of worry, would promptly appear on their features at the sight that greeted them from across the hall. They couldn't believe someone would be so daft as to corner a Rider. Nor could they believe that someone would be so belligerent with their advances and denseness with the rejections. They'd stride across the room and promptly cut to ask the MC to dance. "I apologize for intruding, but MC promised me a dance before I retired for the night, and hasn't even tried to uphold their end of the bargain." It would only be while you're both dancing that they'd begin to wonder why it had bothered them so much.

Faolan/Faolyn: A warning growl would escape their lips before they'd even register the anger that had suffused itself within their chest. They wouldn't even question their natural instincts when it came to striding across the room and putting themself between you and the noble; teeth almost bared in challenge as the noble stood stupidly before them. It'd take everything in them not to make a spectacle because it's not something that would make you any more comfortable. "I'd suggest you leave this instant before I'm forced to do something I really don't think I'll regret."

Laurence/Lauren: Would calmly, and promptly, make their way over to your side and offer you a gentle smile in greeting; ignoring the noble, they'd ask you how you've been and simply pull you into a conversation with them. They'd get you away from the noble without drawing attention to the fact that they were doing so. After all, no one would want to get on the bad side of the Head Healer; even if the noble, come morning, would find that they have a worse hangover than usual.

Irithiel: Barely contained anger etches itself across her beautiful features, violet eyes darkening to a deep amethyst that only promised pain to the one that caused the reaction in the first place. The moment she grows nearer she'd be able to tell that the noble was nervous, fearful of what would cause the Matriarch to suddenly appear, but she wouldn't mind in the slightest. She'd only place a light hand on your bicep, her expression softening only for you, before hardening once more as she looks at the noble. "I must say that I'm appalled by your behavior. I invited you into Haven as a guest, and you've decided to corner one of my Rider's and harass them?" She'd step closer, her voice dropping dangerously. "I suggest you make haste and leave Haven as soon as you can. You wouldn't like to see what I'm like when I finally lose my patience."

Kyllian: Wouldn't be able to believe what he's seeing at first, but the moment it registers anger would immediately bloom across his face and he wouldn't hesitate in making his way over to you. He wouldn't even deign the noble important enough to look at, let alone speak to, but he'd gently take you by the arm and offer you a supportive smile; trying to tell you, without words, that he was there to help and that he'd make sure nothing would happen as long as he was there. He'd take you back to his table and offer you his seat-- just trying to make your night a bit brighter.

[chinesedramaoutfit]

Red cape outfit of Shen Cuixi

[bullgirldick]

Dairy advertisement, ca. 1950s

[speculative-world]

the drekol representative in the ◗ta empires empirical court and political leader of lotred, the matriarch, is a desertborn drekol, and wishes to be favoured by the empress, almost idealizing her, she will stop at no length to be on the empresses good side

[blackcatfilmprod]

This week we're check out The Matriarch movie and The Umbilical Brothers. I hope I might see you guys then for them!

[divine-weap0n]

Ahhh le matriarch from the isle in concept

[valravenn]

magma boards & character design work

[thegrimdarkoffice]

For all their backstory and personality, it’s interesting how Alice had a rather normal relationship to both her mother and her father (although she was closer to her father) and Maelle is the one with mommy issues.

[tigressaofkanjis]

Chapters: 21/49 Fandom: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers: Prime Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Arcee/Megatron (Transformers), Original Cybertronian Character(s)/Original Cybertronian Character(s), Original Vehicon Character(s)/Shockwave (Transformers), Arcee (Transformers) & Other(s), Megatron (Transformers) & Other(s), Other Relationships Characters: Arcee (Transformers), Megatron (Transformers), Bolt (OC), Optimus Prime, Bumblebee (Transformers), Haywire (OC), Scythe (OC), Override (Transformers), Blurr (Transformers), Road Rage (Transformers), Windblade (Transformers), Mistress of Flame (Transformers), Highwind (OC), Shockwave (Transformers), The Matriarch (OC), Grimlock (Transformers), Predaking (Transformers), Wreck-Gar (Transformers), Seacore (OC), King Prometheus Kronos (OC), Queen Kiara (OC), Marina (OC), Aquarius (OC), Polarity (OC), Malachi "Max" Jacova (OC), William Lennox, Robert Epps, Captain Ceros Silos (OC), AllSpark (Transformers) Additional Tags: Rated For Violence, Explicit Language, Blood and Violence, Video Game Mechanics, Open World Mechanics, interludes, Canonical Character Death, Implied/Referenced Character Death, Character Death, Cybertron (Transformers), Velocitron (Transformers), Caminus (Transformers) - Freeform, Chaar (Transformers), Junkion (Transformers), Kanjis (OC Planet), Aquatron (Transformers), Earth, Original Character(s), Major Original Character(s), Alternate Universe - Creatures & Monsters, Metal Heads (Jak and Daxter), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Series: Part 3 of Arcee: The Allspark Trilogy + Bonus Content Summary:

The Queen of Cybertron returns. Months after taking back the throne and retrieving the Allspark as promised, Arcee finds her next adventure outside the world she is most familiar with. She becomes bent on a mission to restore Cybertron’s relations with the Cyber Worlds, the other Transformer planets, but can she do it? Sequel to Arcee and the Isle of the Allspark.

The last fic, Arcee and the Isle of the Allspark, focused on a video game trope, a boss run scenario, but it had plot. This time, things go a little differently. This one is more of a task-oriented, platformer-esque fic, you know, the video games with multiple quests both mandatory and side? Well, you’ll see Arcee interact with actual people from all these worlds in a quest-based fic instead. And we'll see how it turns out! Chapters added every 5-7 days! Enjoy!

Theme song: Humbling River - Puscifier

[ralseidreemurr-rd]

Are social deduction games underrated?

I was going to write a post about how underrated social deduction games are... but I'm honestly unsure if they are any more.

I love them with all my heart, the tales you can tell fro times you have played social deduction games are some of my favourite conversation topics. I never used to see much of it (probably because I just watch youtube and barely leave that site for video content).

But... the only social deduction (or at least the vast majority of it there) is just among us. Gameplay, 'among us in real life', modded among us, you probably get the gist. There is some occasional Mafia and Werewolf content but that's few and far between and they aren't the only good social deduction games.

I know there's more of it about now I guess, but I struggle to say it isn't underrated if it's all just among us.

I guess there are just some games I'd like to see more content of