#[ support ]: forsyth

[good-beansdraws]

Fe Aspec Week Day 2: Support

Happy Anniversary to fe Echoes, woo!! 🎉👏 I will forever be grateful for the impact the game has had on me -- from leading me to new friends, helping me through a really rough time, to unlocking new confidence in my writing and art. And the characters were there for me in a significant way while I was figuring out I was asexual! So here's to the trio of all time, thank you for all the support ❤️💚💙

[sacredechoes]

Forsyth and Python's C-A support as it appears in Sacred Echoes. It has been slightly rewritten to extend its length and show a warmer angle of the characters' bond with each other.

[knighteclipsed]

[ Cue the Music ] - Dancing's what tonight's all about, is it not? Grab a friend or a stranger and get to twirling (or whatever it is the kids call it nowadays).

It's easy to get caught up in dancing, and partners pass from one to another. Forsyth is having a good time, and his spirits are high--thus, his emotional fall as he realizes his newest partner is none other than Valter.

"...hello." Forsyth is decidedly shorter than him, but he does not want to be led by this morally decrepit individual. He will not allow his honor to be sullied as such. "How are you enjoying the night's pleasantries?"

He keeps a strained smile. It'll all be over soon.

He is not so involved in the action as many of the others are, but he plays his part, taking hands when it is appropriate and passing them on when it is time. Valter is an excellent actor, and years of service give him a strong constitution in turn; it is not his preference to dance for so many songs in a row, but he is capable all the same.

Cue the verdant knight, Forsyth.

It is practically a reflex to smile at the sight of the other—not the soft, kind thing most give when spotting a familiar face; rather the pointed, jagged alternative seen only on the face of a predator who’s just caught a free meal.

“ Hello indeed. ”

And so he acts first, taking the initiative—after all, in any struggle, it is the faster, stronger one who comes out on top. Claws take one hand of Forsyth’s, and he intends for the other to follow; spin; dip. All the while, his smile only grows, because Forsyth is fun like that.

“ I am enjoying the night quite a bit.”

[pheraesladyknight]

Forsyth freezes as he sees her; there are many blue-haired individuals at the academy, but this is unmistakably his fellow knight-in-arms, the Lady Isadora.

(He can still feel her blood staining his hands.)

She's returned after a sabbatical to her homeland, he would assume. He does not wish to make her time at this ball an unpleasant one, but he lingers near her, wondering what exactly to say, if anything.

(Would he have done the same thing? He was willing to do heinous things to save Python. The mix of lingering guilt and mistrust is suffocating.)

Too late, she must have spotted him. This is his penance, and he shall atone as best he can.

"Lady Isadora! I'd not heard of your return. I hope you are well, this fine evening." He offers his hand to shake, and his brooch for trade. A meager offering, but it will have to be sufficient. "Are you here with Sir Harken?"

(They are not dissimilar, and he must make his peace with that.)

The night was comforting, she felt like she fell right into place here. These kind of events were something Isadora was familiar with throughout her childhood. So even if she didn't like being here, it wasnt the worst feeling in the world.

Thought, sometimes her mind wanders to her short time here, how quickly she turned her back to her comrades in order to chase a false reality she knew would not come quickly. Even looking at Harken or anyone who was with her at that point made her stomach flip upside down.

But, they did the right thing-- all of them, whether or not she would've died for real rather than the dream they were all placed in, she was their enemy.

Pushing all those thoughts away, she made her way to Python- a smile on her face "Sir Forsyth! yes... I did arrive just today, I'm doing well-- I'm accustom to this setting" she shakes his hand and takes the decoration before offering the small bell given to her "Well... Yes, in a sense... were both here but..." perhaps now isnt the time to vent about her marriage troubles "...nevermind. though... I do want to say something."

She takes a deep breath, here we go "Please... Dont blame yourself for what happened that day. I am responsible for my decision... anyone else would've done the same"

[reasonsforhope]

The loss of life and impact on the communities in Helene’s path is unfathomable — and both the immediate and long-term needs are vast. 

If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you want to help and care about making a difference for those who’ve been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

You’re in the right place. When we see tragedy like this happen in the news, it’s important to not tune it out. Instead, pay attention and truly feel the heartbreak of it — t​​hen, look for and be inspired by the people stepping in to help, and use that energy to make a difference ourselves.

Looking for the helpers

Instead of turning away from tragic events like the devastation from Hurricane Helene — we look closer for people stepping in using what they have, where they are, to make a difference for others.

Inspired by Mister Rogers’ famous quote, we call them the “helpers,” — and they’re usually found wherever there’s bad news in the world. Hurricane Helene is no different. Here are some people, businesses, and organizations helping right now:

Chef José Andrés and ​World Central Kitchen teams are serving thousands of meals to communities in need — from Mexico, and the Big Bend of Florida, and into Appalachia.

Volunteer pilots with the Port City Aviators Flying Club are flying supplies to storm victims in western North Carolina.

The national Disaster Distress Helpline is providing free multilingual crisis counseling to those in need.

Southern Smoke Foundation, an organization that supports food & beverage workers in crisis, is providing financial support for groceries, medical bills, lost wages, and more.

Volunteers with veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon are on the ground in Greenwood, South Carolina clearing roads of trees and debris.

A local library branch in Asheville, North Carolina served as a hub for community members in need of internet service.

Workers at Waffle House were “unlikely heroes” providing food to people in need.

A local Fox News correspondent stopped his live broadcast to help rescue a woman trapped in her car in rising floodwaters.

Emergency response teams rescued more than 50 staff, patients, and caregivers from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, Tennessee.

The SPCA of Brevard rescued 20 animals from Hurricane Helene’s path — and it’s now helping them get adopted.

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How to make a difference

After we’ve allowed ourselves to feel the weight of the pain and heartbreak associated with bad news, and look for hope and helpers in the midst of it — we always have the opportunity to join in and make a difference, too. 

Here are some ways to help — whether you’re local or far away:

Donate to national organizations 

Here are just a few large-scale organizations that have helpers on the ground in the region.

American Red Cross

World Central Kitchen

Feeding America

United Way

Salvation Army

CARE

Donate to local organizations

Local organizations, recovery funds, and mutual aid groups have been deployed across the states impacted by Helene. Find donation links and updates below:

All States:

GoFundMe Hub for Hurricane Helene Relief

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

Southeast Climate & Energy Network

Convoy of Hope

Appalachia Funders Network

Americares

Organizing Resilience

The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Tennessee:

East Tennessee Foundation

First Aid Collective Knoxville

RISE Erwin

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

North Carolina:

North Carolina Community Foundation

Hearts With Hands

Manna Foodbank

BeLoved Asheville

Foothills Food Hub

Haywood Christian Ministry

Samaritan’s Purse

Forsyth Humane Society

Hope Mill

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Volunteer locally

Organizations in the affected area are seeking volunteers to help distribute resources and support crucial aid efforts. While many of us are not local to the region, those who are nearby are encouraged to join in a myriad of volunteer opportunities.

(Note: If you aren't in the area, the best way you can help is by supporting local efforts with a donation. Keeping roads clear for rescue crews and local relief agents is vital in maintaining safety in these already devastated regions).

For local volunteers, check out:

World Central Kitchen

Operation BBQ Relief

Marco Patriots

Operation Airdrop

Baptists on Mission

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Contact your elected officials and ask them to take climate action

Climate scientists agree, the intensity and extent of the devastation brought by Hurricane Helene was made worse by climate change. 

While we can’t go back in time and burn less fossil fuels — we can make a difference now to secure a safer future and prevent future climate disasters. 

In addition to talking about how this disaster is connected to climate change in our own conversations and holding media outlets accountable for how they talk about climate change — this is a great time to tell your elected officials that you want them to take meaningful climate action.

We’re making incredible progress in the U.S. and globally in reducing emissions, but we need to work even faster — and incorporate climate mitigation efforts into our plans — to limit the most severe impacts of global warming.

[aglaean]

The resounding (and if she were to be frank, inevitable) success of the first round over, the Princess of Rausten drops an easy curtsey to her newest admirer and scopes out the next.

At her assigned table sits a man who seems more chivalric, more knightly than the last! Resolution has made a happy home in his brows, and there is a softness to his eyes, pleated with the impression of hearty grins. Like, it seemed, attracted like.

This of course, was no revelation to L'Arachel; the Gods always guided her aright.

'Fear not!' She exclaims, at least a few decibels above the ambient murmur that had filled the room, a volume more likely to cause fear than to assuage it. 'For I, your partner, have arrived.' She says, tucking herself primly into her seat.

A beat passes as she scrutinizes the card before her. 'Ah, parenthood, a most noble occupation!' She says, a little quieter than before. Of course, her parents had been the noblest of all - so good, and so kind to all who had need of them. They had known their duties and it was her duty to be proud of them.

'Were I to raise a child, I think it would be best to find some poor lost creature, and take them under my wing.' She says, her right hand reflexively readjusting the glove on her left. 'Once their general awe at my magnificence was surpassed, I would forge them into a figure all of Rausten could celebrate!'

Curiosity tinges her countenance as she meets the stalwart gaze of her interlocuter. 'And what of you? What manner of hero would you raise?'

@viridescent-lance

(not so) mean and (very) green!

love hypothesis event: round 2!

[knighteclipsed]

[tooth] [bite him if you want]

Forsyth had heard the rumors of a strange magic proliferating around the monastery, reversing the ages of various students and staff alike. While it seems far-fetched, Forsyth has seen stranger things still at Garreg Mach...

The piercing yellow eyes of an unnervingly familiar child meet him in the halls, and he halts in his tracks. No...it can't be.

"...can I help you?"

valter is tiny. say hello!

He blinks. He tilts his head. He blinks again.

Valter finds it to be… an odd sight. (After all, here he was, minding his own business just as much as the next person, and this full-grown knight appeared to be wary of him. Hah.) What were the odds? He has to wonder: was he simply a coward or an individual with ripe senses?

Smile grows on the hunter’s face, amused all the same.

“ Yes, actually, ” and here, he takes it upon himself to draw closer. With every footstep, he measures the knight’s expression—just to see how much he could unnerve him.

“ You see, it appears I may have lost track of my parents, ” he lies (and his face doesn’t even try to hide it). “ I was looking around to see if I could find someone to help me locate them. ”

“ This is very important, you see. ” (A fake sigh.) “ I’m so lonely without them… ”

[good-beans]

Please tell me about Lukas.

Sincerely, a poor soul who is obsessed with Milgram but knows very little about Fire Emblem.

Lukas is my beloved character of all time :) Comfort character to rival all comfort characters :) He’s just like me fr :) He’s so healing to watch heal :)

He’s from Fire Emblem Echoes, and for a good portion of the game he’s that mentor/tutorial character who helps you/the protagonist through the new world you’re thrown into. The thing was, they put together an incredibly complex asexual, neurodivergent guy who’s not really in it for the fighting (but is damned good at it anyway). They gave him the sweetest and saddest smile possible. They gave him the most relaxing voice you could imagine. They gave him two of the wackiest and complimentary friends. How could I not fall in love?

Basically, he reveals that he’s not involved in this whole war because he wanted to be – his father and brother conspired to send him away to fight for their own gain, not really caring if he lived or died. He took on the new life with just as much motivation as if he chose it himself, though. He’s not here for any dreams of glory or violence, he just wants to help the new friends he’s made ;-; He has a really big heart, but he’s not afraid to make the tough call and commit war crimes. He’s gentle to the child soldier protagonists, but is the first person to trust them and allow them into the army. 

Fire Emblem is notorious for its fanservice, which is why I will forever be Insane over his support conversation with one of those friends I mentioned. He describes his struggles with romance and desire, perfectly describing an asexual experience. His friend, Python, responds with so much kindness. It’s done with a lot of tact and respect, and was one of the final pieces to my own acceptance of my asexuality. 

Less intended, but he talks about his struggles with emotions that comes off as low-empathy neurodivergence, or a form of Alexithymia. He doesn’t feel strong emotions most of the time, then occasionally gets swept up in them and lashes out. (Sorry for all the tmi but) this is also something I struggle with. Though I come off overly excited online, I’ve dealt with the same coldness/heartless accusations he has. His writing and voice acting really drive it home, and it’s wonderful to see. Once again, he’s treated with immense respect for this trait. He feels self-conscious about it, but the cast sees that as a strength of his.

His relationship with the other two knights is super fun! I could go on separate rants about Python and Forsyth, but just know they are equally perfect. They all compliment one another so well, and hype each other up in such lovely ways. They've even got a fun RGB color scheme going on :3

OKAY I AM CUTTING MYSELF OFF because I could go on forever about him 😂 He holds such a special place in my heart -- it's silly, but thank you sm for asking :’) And, since you mentioned Milgram, this reminded me of a super goofy comparison to Yuno I made as one of my first Milgram posts, as well as my wips of the Fuuta-Lukas outfit swap I need to finish...

[coochiequeens]

Dear GLAAD, Let me explain this as simply has possible. NO one is trying to outlaw Drag shows. Normal people just don't want child exposed to inappropriate entertainment.

There's no reason for kids to be exposed to this.....

And why the fuck would any parent want their kids around anyone who actively supports a pedophile?

https://thepostmillennial.com/founder-of-uk-drag-queen-story-hour-raises-funds-for-pedophile-drag-performers-funeral

And what parents want to bring their kids to a drag show sponsored by crappy beer? Just leave them home with a babysitter

Do the kids actually enjoy being used as props for parents to show off how cool they are to be woke enough to take their kids to that shift?

"After the performance, one of the drag queens questions a little boy in the audience. He asks the little boy what his favorite part of the show was, and, without hesitation, the little boy shakes his head and says, “Nothing.” This answer is met with laughter from the audience and the drag queen himself."

At least that boy wasn't touched by the performers. Unlike this poor girl

[artificidel]

'Return to my embrace, Ephidel.' Lord Nergal's voice echoes, 'return to the warmth of my love.'

The promise of it continues to be all too tempting.

Celephais 28.5/30HP casts Painless World on the party! [Roll: 14 - 4 = 10; Hit] Ephidel is inflicted with -6 dexterity for their next turn.

His arms surround his creation, long fingernails dragging up their limbs and almost consuming them entirely. 'To your Master, to your God.'

Yet, again the thought is cemented in Ephidel's mind that they can not fulfill his wishes. Not of their true god, not even to the illusion of him. In both, they were a failure. They did not deserve him; but his false-master was right about one thing.

Ephidel struggled back to their feet.

Ephidel does NOT sync with the vengeful spirit of Nergal

They were not meant to heal; made only to destroy. Pasithee herself had proven as much to the morph. And then that fire began to burn within them again, and with it, a will and desire formed on their own. Outside of purpose. Outside of loyalty and servitude. Outside of Lord Nergal or the church or existence itself.

Ephidel wanted to dismantle this illusion, not for the church, but to prove the inherent treachery Pasithee saw in them. To be the thief she had branded them as months prior. To snatch away what ever they could of her remaining happiness.

Ephidel staggered forward, Fimbulvetr coalescing in their grasp.

Ephidel 10/10HP attacks Celephais 18.5/30HP with Fimbulvetr at melee range! Heartseeker activates! [Roll: 7 + 2 = 9; -2.5HP] Post-Apocalyptic Savior activates! [Roll: 1, hit! -2.5HP, Celephais 16/30HP] ; Celephais is frozen! Celephais is unable to counterattack! Poison Strike activates! -1HP, Celephais 15/30HP

The tundra strikes true, and encases Celephais in solid ice. Ephidel would find Pasithee. They would find her and destroy her with hands made only to kill.

murder is a long-term investment

team theta | week three

[luce-speaks]

why i read forsyth as autistic

this man is heavily autism coded imo. receipts under the read more

he is loud [1]. some autistic people have trouble controlling how loud they talk!

he has trouble fitting social norms and some people seem to think he's 'too much' [2]. he also says that he's just saying what he feels, and that he doesn't see the harm in it (unwilling to change to fit arbitrary social standards).

he is very, very enthusiastic about one specific thing, and he has been for a long time [3].

he takes things literally, even when that's not the intention [4].

he has (perceived) difficulty understanding the intent behind someone's words [5]. (the dialogue in question never confirms if he was misunderstanding or not, but the fact that it's brought up at all is telling.)

he also seems to enjoy following the rules & gets frustrated when other people don't. i don't have a source for this one but i think it's pretty clear.

additionally, his support with python is (in part) about forsyth learning to recognize that other people's needs are different from his own! it's pretty well executed and makes for a good narrative that doesn't treat forsyth's autistic behaviors as character flaws. 10/10 i love accidental representation

1 - "YOU JUST SAID I SHOULD DO IT!" - Python & Forsyth support. you know the one.

2 - "Laying it on too thick? Ha ha! Oh dear. I’m told I do that a lot. I suppose I just say what I feel without filtering it first. Python told me I should tone it down because it’s rather shameful… But really, what’s the harm?" - Base Conversation 1

3 - "Since I was small, all I ever wanted was to become a knight." - DLC support with Lukas. Also mentioned in Base Conversation 2... and really any time he gets a chance to talk about it.

4 - "You asked me to treat you the same way as I do Python, remember? But the only way I could do it was to treat Python with MORE respect." - DLC support with Clive

5 - "He’d say, “You can’t throw in the towel now!” “That stupid dream is all you’ve got!” …Hmm? You think he was teasing me? What does it matter?" - Base Conversation 3

[knighteclipsed]

Deirdre was not the Impostor.

The landscape blends in with itself, but it feels a degree less dreary than normal. The sentries have powered down in the crater, — a sight easily seen from the now-finished base camp, — the Aukes have returned but polite, and this time, while scavenging at this old store at the corner, Deirdre, the mediator, was nowhere to be seen.

In a sense, it was also more unsettling. The constantly lurking beasts were suddenly inert, harsh rivals of old wore now the faces of old friends(?), and the priestess was elsewhere, attending to other tasks.

That last part was fine — it was actually quite normal.

On the other hand, Valter was feeling quite pleasant today, perhaps as a result of the aforementioned completed base camp. It was one less thing to do, yes, but it was a comfortable place to stay. (It was also not an easy place to ambush, a concern he’d silently had from the start.)

The Aukes could turn face and be hostile again, and there would be nothing for his own side to fret over.

“ I’m curious, Forsyth, ” — (a phrase he normally would not utter) — “ what do you make of all of this? ”

“ I, for one, think that this is all a facade, but it could very well be that they are indeed the knights we were sent to rescue. ”

+1 can!

@viridescent-lance

[hresvelged]

The one wearing her face disappears, leaving alongside it nothing but bitter thoughts. She lost then, but with it emerges experience. She must cling onto that knowledge. Darkness swallows her whole, emerging with it an acidic field. This is hardly new to both herself and her comrades, for they have faced toxins prior. Now that they should be properly prepared, she expects them to hold up and endure.

If there is one person that should lead the charge, she believes it best to be her.

The axe continues to evade her, instead finding magic flickering at her fingertips. Magic has always been a strong part of both her house and the Adrestian Empire. She knows how to wield it— How to cut a path of flames forward. Even so, this one is different. It's lighter, much in opposition to what she is best with. It can add no flames to her fire. No sparks. It brightens the otherwise darkened atmosphere, bringing with it a strength she forces forward.

Edelgard recovers 1HP from Amaterasu (Terrain Resistance from Forsyth) Edelgard 6/10. Edelgard recovers 1HP from Bond; (Conditional Roll: 3) Edelgard 7/10 Edelgard 7/10HP critically hits the Golden Lich 18/18HP** with Aureola [Roll: 1 + 6 = 7] [4 / 2 HP, Golden Lich 16/18HP**, Edelgard 6/10HP]. Edelgard 6/10HP critically hits the Golden Lich 16/18HP** with Aureola [Roll: 18 + 6 = 24] [4 / 2 HP, Golden Lich 14/18HP**, Edelgard 5/10HP] Golden Lich 16/18HP** counters with Echoing Groan [Roll: 19 - 4 = 15] [3HP, Edelgard 2/10HP. Edelgard is inflicted with Minor Poison. -0.5, Edelgard 1.5/10HP

"There is no time to lose," she beckons. She stands in front of the enemy, extending her hand forward with no hesitation. Her magic fires, knocking it back away from her. Instead of a satisfying hand on the hips, she is greeted with a force of its own. Mighty, strong, deadly. "Move forward and fight."

Perhaps it is because she is still thinking of herself that draws the enemy to so cleanly strike. The princess fumbles, falling to her feet as the poison finds its way back into her veins. Her vision feels hazy, hand on her head in reluctance. Despite the odds, she stands. She's always been this way— Resilient.

@peerlessscowl @luminousrider @viridescent-lance @maligknightsthorns

pick your poison / team eight silver round

[bespokeredmayne]

The Jackal approaches

With a new trailer and a flurry of stills, Peacock-SkyTV have revealed the scope and intensity of their 10-part “The Day of the Jackal”series, based on the iconic 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth, ahead of its debut next month.

This is my video using the new and previously released stills, shot by Marcell Piti. They show a shapeshifting Eddie Redmayne as the elusive assassin, a fierce Lashana Lynch on his trail, and a stellar supporting cast against international backdrops.

[sacredechoes]

Hey! So I've heard a lot about your ROM hack, and I want to know if the rumors I've heard about more characters being queer is true. The TV Tropes page said Jesse was made trans which is metal as hell (tysm for that), but there's no way that was the only character made queer. I'm only on chapter 7 and there's no wiki, and I don't have time to play fire emblem at the moment, so can I get like the full list of queered-up characters or smth? Thanks!

(P.s. I think the ROM hack is interesting I'll have to see how it goes as I play more, whenever that happens, but it's been a neat experience so far)

Hi, thanks for the ask! Quite a few characters have new supports and/or endings with each other:

Acantha and Silque's support chain is romantic

Valbar is straight but is a close friend to Leon and they actually discuss what Leon's feelings mean for their friendship

Leon and Atlas's support chain is romantic

Kamui and Leon's support is a bit flirtier than the original

Nomah and Mycen used to be seeing each other ~30-40 years ago and can get back together with A support

Fernand's feelings for Clive are explicitly romantic and play a major role in his character arc

Clive has some repressed bisexuality he comes to terms with in light of his history with Fernand

Forsyth and Python have a bit more chemistry going on (beyond what they already did) but it's left open

Clive and Jesse are old friends and Jesse's backstory is revealed in their support

Silque and Faye's supports have been rewritten to touch more on Faye's feelings for Celica (this one's more just subtext)

[ask-agent-rapzutin-vodello]

Razputin's final message

(Raz sits behind his computer, his friends and family behind him.)

[Raz] Okay, I think I’m all set …

[Lili] You sure about this, Raz?

[Raz] Yeah, yeah …it’s just…kinda weird, you know. I’ve had this blog for a few years now, and now I’m gonna just …stop it?

[Lili] You could just keep doing it.

[Raz] (Sighs) Nah, I need to do this. I’m gonna be super busy next year, and I won’t have the time maintain the blog. (Pause) Okay, I’m ready. Everyone get something to say?

[Milla] You start, querido.

[Sasha] It was your project, after all.

[Raz] Guess what I like to say is …thank you. Thank you for being a part of my journey these last few years; with us, really. To see us live through both the hardships and joyous breakthroughs we experienced. But most of all, thank you for all the support each and every one of you have shown me and my friends through all our endeavours. (Sniffles) Okay, I’m getting emotional. You guys have some advice for our followers?

[Lili] Hmmm, how about: Kick ass when people try to kick you down.

[Milla] Good start, but I rather say: be kind to other and don’t forget to stay fabulous.

[Sasha] Keep a rational mind when confronted with difficult situations.

[Forsythe] Study hard, set your goals and work for your success.

[Lizzie] Be true to yourself, no matter how hard the world wants you to change into their way of thinking.

[Millie] Find someone who’ll love you no matter how much of a goof you are.

[Norma] Forgive yourself for mistakes you made in the past. Don’t be afraid to change for the better.

[Frazie] Believe that love will work out in the end, even if you have to work for it.

[Gisu] Keep smart and stay radical.

[Sam] Dare to experiment. Be weird and fun.

[Morris] Life is filled with music. Dance your heart out.

[Adam] Be responsible, but don’t forget to have fun.

[Raz] I love you all! Adeus, my friends!

[Connection Terminated]

[Farewell]

[Have a happy 2024]