#｡･ﾟﾟ･ — 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 : lightning

[edenfelled]

This headcanon was originally posted on @rosafulmen ! I have tidied it up for this blog.

no one look at me, i am having brainrot for a FFX failed!guardian lightning. she became a guardian for serah who desperately wanted to defeat sin, but she was ultimately unable to protect her when the time came. despite that, her skill and expertise in guardianship is second to none, and other summoners seek her out to try and assist their parties.

i've attached some other thoughts below the cut.

claire and serah grew up in luca after being orphaned at a young age. although the port doesn't have a dedicated temple, much of the people who assisted the girls during this time ( at least until claire was old enough ) were yevonites, which helped serah instil a firm belief in the religion. i don't think claire ever held an overtly negative opinion to the church, she just... didn't see the point in praying to a god who implied the reason their parents died was the result of them not being 'pure' enough. she also quickly picked up the dichotomy of acceptable and unacceptable machina, even if she wasn't allowed to talk about it.

claire joined the crusaders as soon as they would take her, mostly working odd jobs around the city. like the guardian corps, this gave her the ability to provide for her sister at the cost of her time. serah met snow during this time — and up-and-coming blizball star for the luca goers — and began to seriously consider becoming a summoner.

this was also the time where claire changed her name to lightning. it likely started as a codename she adopted and was reinforced during the pilgrimage, especially after journeying through the thunder plains.

lightning returned home as soon as she learned of her sister's plan and the two got into a massive argument. serah would not budge on her plans despite her outrage, and snow was fully prepared to drop his blizball career in order to support her. not only did lightning not approve of their relationship but she was convinced snow would get her killed. she became a guardian only to show them both how stupid the idea was.

serah attends her first temple, gains her fayth and the pilgrimage begins. there's also huge opportunity for the other cast to integrate here. maybe sazh lost his son and became a guardian for him, or maybe fang/vanille were another prototype dream before tidus? no matter who, they journey the land until they finally reach zanarkand.

serah ends up choosing snow to be her final aeon due to the love they held for each other ( i vibe with the idea that he promised to marry her after she got the aeon and... well. ) and the knowledge that lightning would completely reject yunalesca's truth. this means lightning was not privy to what went on inside the room of the fayth — she saw two enter and one leave.

i don't really know if my personal ship for snow / lightning applies in this verse but it can go one of two ways. whether she secretly loves him or she's finally accepted him as being worthy for serah, he sacrifices himself for what is ultimately a few years of peace. this nearly leads her to attack yunalesca, only for serah to intervene and remind her that all their work is for nothing if they die.

in the end, though they reached sin, serah was struck down before she could complete the ritual and dies in lightning's arms. no one really blamed lightning for being unable to protect her; the life of a summoner and her guardians is a perilous one, safety is not guaranteed, and a guardian can do everything they can and it still not be enough. lightning could not protect serah from sin itself. all it did was instil in her the senselessness of the pilgrimage.

with nowhere else to go, lightning returns to luca where she is constantly propositioned by summoners looking for an experienced guardian. she rejects every single one until yuna.

auron specifically sought her out after serah's death. as the both of them were products of a malignant belief, they vowed to undo the cycle. this means that lightning wouldn't say anything about the final aeon, despite knowing a guardian would have to die, and wouldn't interject when the others were offering themselves during zanarkand. I don't know (?) if she would know he was unsent, but it ultimately wouldn't matter to her.

i also have two ideas for snow's fayth. one, light buries it somewhere in zanarkand and gives up the location to yuna after they defeat yunalesca. though he would not be her final aeon, she is able to ensure his death wasn't for nothing and he could assist yuna during the fight with sin — ultimately freeing him and avenging serah. two, she's had it on her the whole time and basically does the same thing minus leading them to the fayth. if a baby seymour can carry anima around before a temple, so can she.

[berylcluster]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun !warnings: mentions of alcohol. credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar, calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬: the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands, a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

tagged by: @cam1na (ty lovely!!!) tagging: @thanksbarton , @zoomingupthathill , @evilstalks , @grcccvy , @hoovedrycal , @godkillersblood , @kxllerblond , @scinglives (sofia or hannah) , @theweredrifter , @sheldoney , @lieshot , @elementalartisan & YOU!!! if you see this, do it!

[cagedchoices]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun !

warnings: mentions of alcohol. credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar, calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬:  the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬:  the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands, a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

tagged by @clochanam

tagging: whoever wants to!

[ferinehuntress]

˚ * ˙ ⭒ ⊱ 𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 .

◈　𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐄 [ ; ] Cinnamon . Warm, earthy, subtly sweet taste ; a sweet and earthy aroma ; meant to provide sweet and savory flavor commonly used in dessert dishes or drinks

◈　𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 [ ; ] Rainy Days . Shadowed darkness ; mixed feelings . Rain can provide a new change but also has deadly implications including lightning and flooding . Rain can be a good force and can be a deadly push .

◈　𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐑 [ ; ] Blue . calm, compassion, reliability ; however, blue is also connected to sadness and loneliness .  A connection to waters, fluid and all encompassing ; protective . Also know to influence truth and loyalty .

◈　𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐊𝐘 [ ; ] Midnight . Mix of blues, greens, and reds ; Brilliant stars lighting the sky ; light even in the darkness of periods . A comforting blanket of open sky and night life .

◈　𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 [ ; ] Aerokinesis . Quick and agile like the wind ; ever moving ; quick paced and fast on her feet ; silent as the breeze .

◈　𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐄 [ ; ] Thigh High Low heel Boots . sturdy and flat ; supportive in the heel and arch ; strong and enduring leather and handles well in any kind of condition ; both work and leisure wear ; versatile .

◈　𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓 [ ; ] Bamboo . sensitive requires delicate care ; specialized care ; constant flow of water ; adaptive and aesthetically pleasing ; must be attentive to observation and care

◈　𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐍 [ ; ] Damascus Knife . Elegant and beautiful yet deadly and blood drawing ; draws blade at the slightly touch through laceration or puncturing ; cuts deep, ever present reminder that can create scars .

◈　𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 [ ; ] Reading Classes . Research ; Digging and learning ; requires time and patience ; not an open book, need to look into pages to learn and figure it out ; read between the lines .

◈　𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 [ ; ] Eye Liner . Attention to the eyes, attention to detail, eyes opening to reveal more then what is spoken ; Windows to the soul .

◈　𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 [ ; ] Chocolate Covered Strawberries . Semi-sweet chocolate, hard exterior, yet soft interior with natural sweet fruit ; slightly tart flavor mixed with sweetness ; acquired taste .

◈　𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐁𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 [ ; ] Spheres . Spherical ; lower melting rate, last longer and more resilient ; less surface area, provides cool drinks without watering down liquids ; creates cool and full effective drinks with little dilution

◈　𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄 [ ; ] Art Nouveau . organic design, free flowing, curving and twisting with free flowing beauty, sensual ornamentation ; natural and elegant ; intricate and expressive

◈　𝐌𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 [ ; ] Fenrir . Dual representation ; loyalty and protection yet feral and dangerous ; fangs and teeth ; refusal to be bond ; defiant to the order ; gray morality but viewed negatively .

◈　𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 [ ; ] Notebooks . Tons of information, always writing and storing away documentation ; detail oriented ; collective details ; chaotic organization ; ever present and safely stored

◈　𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 [ ; ] Neptune . Deeply compassionate ; planet of inspiration ; intuition and sacrifice for the ones we love ; highly sensitive and subtle ; visual cues ; decipher ; easily misunderstood

❥ 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘　 ⋯ 　no one ❥ 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆　 ⋯　@shimmerbeasts (Vi), @jynxd (Jinx), @demacianhcart, @decidentia (Vi), @blackrosesmatron, @goldenfists, @ofspvrta, @elicertis, @weavertali, @piltover-sharpshooter, @realmyths, @gauntlets-shot, @zaunseye and anyone else who wants to.

[cam1na]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun !warnings: mentions of alcohol. credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar, calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬: the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands,a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

tagged by: @beltraised tagging: @berylcluster, @storyscrawled, @paradoxlost & anyone else who wants to

[bringslife]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun !warnings: mentions of alcohol. credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar,calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬:  the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands,a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

tagged by: @beltraised & @agentharkness tagging: @whatspoilers @unitlead @isbrilliant @b4didea @creagantuiree @escapedartgeek

[espercr]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun ! warnings: mentions of alcohol. credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar, calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬:  the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬:  the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands, a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

tagged by: @clochanam !!!! <3 tagging: @wnterslder , @hellters , @russ14nmade , @wornkindness , @agentharkness , & @jestersandbrokencrowns !

[clochanam]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun !

warnings: mentions of alcohol. credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar, calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬:  the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬:  the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands, a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

tagged : by @prcspcr tagging : @espercr , @fortislumen (for emily and victor!), @hcpebled (for drayden and lucy!), @cagedchoices , @freezegirl and anyone else who wants to do these!

[meistoshi]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun ! warnings: mentions of alcohol. / credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚 : a long journey. a feeling of raw energy. putting a name to something unknown. an elaborate patchwork. unexpected catastrophes. unexpected blessings. vivid dreams. sudden awakenings. the feeling of shedding your skin. the echoes in holy places. bright lights. deep shadows. feeling the earth move beneath your feet. wandering in museums. the strange clarity of moonlight. thunder and lightning. an unfamiliar road. coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬 : being overwhelmed by emotion. finding something to celebrate every day. finding something to mourn every day. connecting with others. the scent of ocean air. making food for your friends when they’re stressed. the remembrance of something lost. sublime confusion. cool colors. a cozy cafe. a bustling bar. calm waters - hidden depths. getting tipsy in the afternoon. summer rain. comfy sweaters. flowing skirts. a house by the sea. deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 : the scent of spices and dark wood. making something just for the sake of creation. dry heat. crackling fire. a bolt of inspiration. refusing to apologize for your passion. stubborn optimism. taking on more than you can handle. hot tea. warm colors. getting up early. staying up late. bright fire - fast burnout. tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence. the thrill of starting a new project. spring storms. hotel rooms. perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 : the scent of rich soil after a rain. hard and diligent work. solid ground - strong foundations. the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff. generosity that comes with a catch. work boots and heavy jeans. silk and jewels. resting on your laurels. seeing your work through to the end. harvest time. fresh bread and rich soup. earth tones. jewel tones. a lush garden. sunlight through the trees. dark chocolate. a home in the farmlands. a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 : the scent of fresh air. focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional. freshly fallen snow. burying yourself in action. tending to your own wounds. a foreseeable disaster. crisply tailored suits. starkly elegant dresses. refusing to admit defeat. cold air - clear thoughts. old hurts. fresh starts. overthinking your overthinking. the harsh glow of street lamps. black coffee. a cabin in the mountains. an apartment downtown. the quiet before the dawn.

[edenfelled]

This headcanon was originally posted on @rosafulmen ! I have tidied it up for this blog.

this is my au verse for xv lightning ! like all au's, any character connections i make here do not need to be set in stone for people playing canons from the universe, but it does allow me to more seamlessly incorporate her into a universe rather than default to a 'traveller from another world' or attempt to mash the xiii lore into a blend of xv and verses xiii.

at the tender age of ten years old, claire farron's parents were killed on the outside of the crown city by an out of control daemon attack. with her and her sister ( verse dependant ) orphaned at a young age, this forced her to grow up quickly to survive.

knowing there was financial security in the ranks of the kingsglaive claire began to train in the hopes of being accepted into their ranks but was rejected on account of her age. however, her determination was quickly caught by cor who offered her a deal in exchange for her services. if she undertook all the correct training, both in combat and etiquette, he would consider giving her a place in the crownsguard as a shield for lunafreya, in the same way gladio was for noctis, once the oracle was safe in lucis. given her malleable age, he knew he had a fighting chance of shaping her to be the perfect guardian for his prince's bride.

upon accepting these terms, claire changed her name to lightning and threw herself completely into her training. throughout the years she would have seen the boys from time to time ( most often gladio, due to their training ), but her desire for strength and unbreakable will kept her at a distance and cost her a lot of chances at closer friendship. however, she would have kept regular correspondence with luna on account of her semi-official appointment and worked closely with nyx once she was in the city.

in my mind, the au then has two diverging paths — though i consider one to be more 'canon' than the other. the first, less canon path, is that light was able to help luna to escape the city and go to altissia. however, this is limiting in that it stops me from being able to roleplay light within the road trip section with the boys. if luna roleplayers are interested in that, though, i am happy to play her within that part of the verse. they would have travelled together after the events of the film until noct and the boys arrived in altissia and stayed by her side until her untimely death.

the other more canonical is that light, being a crownsguard rather than a kingsglaive, is unable to use magic. the roles of her duty pertain more to the defence of the people than the war or the killing of daemons and, from a political standpoint, she would not be able to guard luna until she and noctis were married. she would have escaped the city with cor and the other guards but, much like the boys, is waylaid from getting to luna on account of the ports and other political roadblocks. i enjoy the idea of her being an occasional accompaniment for the boys, helping out certain side quests and occasionally camping with them, but doesn't properly accompany them on account of her duties being strictly for Luna and the importance of reaching her as soon as she is able.

i also really like the idea of her owning a motorbike. she probably helps cindy procure parts for it at the beginning of the game, similar to how we upgrade the regalia, and continues to let her tweak it over the years.

after altissia and luna dying, a bruised, battered and grief striken light returned to lucis and joined the kingsglaive. there, with her expertise, she would dedicate herself to keeping her people safe and waiting for the king's return.

[attercopus]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules: bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun ! warnings: mentions of alcohol. / credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar, calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬:  the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬:  the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands, a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

tagged : @wirwolff (<3!) / tagging : TAKE IT. NEOWWWW

[inflamearc]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

rules : bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse. repost, don’t reblog, and have fun !warnings: mentions of alcohol. / credit.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚: a long journey, a feeling of raw energy, putting a name to something unknown, an elaborate patchwork, unexpected catastrophes, unexpected blessings, vivid dreams, sudden awakenings, the feeling of shedding your skin, the echoes in holy places, bright lights, deep shadows, feeling the earth move beneath your feet, wandering in museums, the strange clarity of moonlight, thunder and lightning, an unfamiliar road, coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person.

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬: being overwhelmed by emotion, finding something to celebrate every day, finding something to mourn every day, connecting with others, the scent of ocean air, making food for your friends when they’re stressed, the remembrance of something lost, sublime confusion, cool colors, a cozy cafe, a bustling bar, calm waters - hidden depths, getting tipsy in the afternoon, summer rain, comfy sweaters, flowing skirts, a house by the sea, deep conversations after midnight.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬:  the scent of spices and dark wood, making something just for the sake of creation, dry heat, crackling fire, a bolt of inspiration, refusing to apologize for your passion, stubborn optimism, taking on more than you can handle, hot tea, warm colors, getting up early, staying up late, bright fire - fast burnout, tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence, the thrill of starting a new project, spring storms, hotel rooms, perpetual restlessness.

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬:  the scent of rich soil after a rain, hard and diligent work, solid ground - strong foundations, the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff, generosity that comes with a catch, work boots and heavy jeans, silk and jewels, resting on your laurels, seeing your work through to the end, harvest time, fresh bread and rich soup, earth tones, jewel tones, a lush garden, sunlight through the trees, dark chocolate, a home in the farmlands, a sprawling house in the old part of the city.

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: the scent of fresh air, focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional, freshly fallen snow, burying yourself in action, tending to your own wounds, a foreseeable disaster, crisply tailored suits, starkly elegant dresses, refusing to admit defeat, cold air - clear thoughts, old hurts, fresh starts, overthinking your overthinking, the harsh glow of street lamps, black coffee, a cabin in the mountains, an apartment downtown, the quiet before the dawn.

[blitz-heart]

𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 .

SPICE | allspice ↳ Flavor resembles a combination of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg ; commonly used in baked goods and desserts ; increases energy and determination ; considered a "good luck charm" ; use of allspice essential oil can help with inspiration and creativity .

WEATHER | soft, warm rain showers ↳ The kind of weather where, despite a gentle rainfall, the air is warm and one can still enjoy the feeling of rain drops kissing their skin and washing away any sorrows and woes.

PRIMARY COLOR | red ↳ A color commonly affiliated with sacrifice, love, and passion ; symbolic of emotional endurance, inspiring one to take action ; signifies shows of affection, and heartfelt and gentle sentiment .

COLOR OF THE SKY | the pinks, purples, and reds of a sunset ↳ When the sun begins to set below the horizon, the skies become painted in the most vibrant, warm hues that inspire awe and appreciation for the day's ending - and the promise of a new day to follow next .

MAGICAL POWER | light magic ↳ A variation of elemental magic ; allows the user to use magic in order to manipulate light to their advantage .

SHOE | regular boots ↳ Stylish and practical, but comfortable enough to be worn in any circumstance .

HOUSEPLANT | Graptoveria Fred Ives succulent ↳ Grows in rosettes ; consists of a foliage that can change color from a pinkish-purple hue to blue, green, or red ; drought-tolerant, thrives in heat .

BLADE WEAPON | Axe

↳ A dualistic association with both destruction and creation ; closely associated with rain as an extension of being associated with lightning ; closely associated with sacrifice and fertility .

SCHOOL SUBJECT | Social Studies

↳ Most commonly consisting of history, geography, social science, political science, and culture ; provides the learner with the background knowledge necessary to have values, and to be able to engage in informed participation of society ; arms the learner with a deeper analysis of social problems and issues .

SOCIAL MEDIA | Instagram

MAKEUP PRODUCT | lip gloss

CANDY | sour gummy worms

ICE CUBE SHAPE | crescent

ART STYLE | abstract

↳ Uses visual language of shape, form, color, and line to create a composition which may exist in a degree of independence from real world visual references ; development of the symbolic function of color, rhythm of forms, and their independence from a subject .

MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE | Phoenix

↳ Commonly affiliated with the element of fire ; consistently symbolic of rebirth and regeneration ; believed to have healing powers in their tears .

PIECE OF STATIONARY | notebook

↳ Used for writing ; be it letters, personal reminders ; one can even doodle in it .

THREE EMOJIS | 💗 ⭐ 🪷

CELESTIAL BODY | Venus

↳ The planet representative of romance, beauty, and affection ; representative of the way one expresses their desires, their passions, and what they value ; historically considered to be the most important celestial body after the Sun and the Moon, and referred to as "the Great Star" by the Mayan civilization ; symbolic of femininity .

tagged by: stole from @valour-bound tagging: steal it from me in turn, and say I tagged you ! this was genuinely a lot of fun, and I'm excited to see what everyone else comes up with for their muses !💗

[flownintothesun]

⋆ ✰ ⋆ ─── [ 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 ]  𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

              ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ─── a legacy post for @batteredoptimist dated 13 August 2022.

       𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓, 𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 to seek comfort in the presence, the luminescent glow, of the one you love. And yet when all is dark save for the lightning and the thunder, incessantly battering his brain like a ship tossed on the waves — Francis feels almost guilty to tiptoe down the creaky stairs and into the room small enough that surely at one point in time it was a closet.

     And nothing makes sense. God, nothing makes sense. He is both here and there, a time gone away and a time present — one foot in the mud of someone he will never be again, and one on solid ground. He reaches for his constant in the dark — le moineau — sparrow...darling...James.

    The window shakes, and small form is illuminated in bed and Francis goes to him, toward love  — because there is no other way to be, and because he cannot move against it, would not.

     James wakes with a start as Francis climbs into bed with him  — but before Francis can utter two words, the wind howling outside  — the crash bang BOOM — and the rain pelting the window, James is aware. He draws him in as though everything isn’t confusing, and askew, and wrong. As though for one moment, in one place, everything is safe.

      Soft thumbs reach out pad at the tears streaking his cheeks. Their foreheads touch — his own, damp with sweat and James’s cool and grounding. “I’ve got you, bunny,” his loved one says, holding his cheeks to keep him there, keep him close. It wracks more sobs through Francis’s body. He doesn’t deserve, he doesn’t deserve, doesn’t...

     “I love you. I don’t want to go on pretending I don’t love you. I want to stay, James. I want to stay.”

[farginen]

𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧． 

major arcana： a long journey． a feeling of raw energy． putting a name to something unknown． an elaborate patchwork． unexpected catastrophes． unexpected blessings． vivid dreams． sudden awakenings． the feeling of shedding your skin． the echoes in holy places． bright lights． deep shadows． feeling the earth move beneath your feet． wandering in museums． the strange clarity of moonlight． thunder and lightning． an unfamiliar road． coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person．

wands： the scent of spices and dark wood． making something just for the sake of creation． dry heat． crackling fire． a bolt of inspiration． refusing to apologise for your passion． stubborn optimism． taking on more than you can handle． hot tea． warm colours． getting up early． staying up late． bright fire, fast burnout． tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence． the thrill of starting a new project． spring storms． hotel rooms． perpetual restlessness．

cups： being overwhelmed by emotion． finding something to celebrate every day． finding something to mourn every day． connecting with others． the scent of ocean air． making food for your friends when they’re stressed． the remembrance of something lost． sublime confusion． cool colours． a cozy cafe． a bustling bar． calm waters, hidden depths． getting tipsy in the afternoon． summer rain． comfy sweaters． flowing skirts． a house by the sea． deep conversations after midnight．

swords： the scent of fresh air． focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional． freshly fallen snow． burying yourself in action． tending to your own wounds． a foreseeable disaster． crisply tailored suits． starkly elegant dresses． refusing to admit defeat． cold air, clear thoughts． old hurts． fresh starts． overthinking your overthinking． the harsh glow of street lamps． black coffee． a cabin in the mountains． an apartment downtown． the quiet before the dawn．

pentacles： the scent of rich soil after a rain． hard and diligent work． solid ground, strong foundations． the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff． generosity that comes with a catch． work boots and heavy jeans． silk and jewels． resting on your laurels． seeing your work through to the end． harvest time． fresh bread and rich soup． earth tones． jewel tones． a lush garden． sunlight through the trees． dark chocolate． a home in the farmlands． a sprawling house in the old part of the city．

[cityshope]

𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. y’all probably know the drill by now.  bold what applies to your muse, italicize what sometimes or sort-of applies, strike through what’s antithetical to your muse.  repost, don’t reblog, & have fun!  tw: mentions of alcohol.

𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚 :  a long journey  |  a feeling of raw energy | putting a name to something unknown  |  an elaborate patchwork |  unexpected catastrophes | unexpected blessings  | vivid dreams |  sudden awakenings  |  the feeling of shedding your skin  | the echoes in holy places  | bright lights |  deep shadows  | feeling the earth move beneath your feet | wandering in museums  | the strange clarity of moonlight | thunder & lightning|  an unfamiliar road| coming back to the place you started as an entirely different person

𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐬 :  being overwhelmed by emotion  |  finding something to celebrate every day |  finding something to mourn every day |  connecting with others |  the scent of ocean air  |  making food for your friends when they’re stressed | the remembrance of something lost |  sublime confusion  |  cool colors  |  a cozy café  | a bustling bar  | calm waters, hidden depths  | getting tipsy in the afternoon |  summer rain |  comfy sweaters  |  flowing skirts  |  a house by the sea  |  deep conversations after midnight

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 : the scent of spices & dark wood  |  making something just for the sake of creation |  dry heat  |  crackling fire |  a bolt of inspiration  |   refusing to apologize for your passion |  stubborn optimism | taking on more than you can handle  | hot tea | warm colors  |  getting up early  |  staying up late  |  bright fire, fast burnout  |  tacky thrift store finds worn with the utmost confidence  |  the thrill of starting a new project |  spring storms  |  hotel rooms  | perpetual restlessness

𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 :  the scent of rich soil after a rain  |  hard & diligent work  |  solid ground, strong foundations  |  the satisfaction of a long-awaited payoff   |  generosity that comes with a catch  |  work boots & heavy jeans  | silk & jewels  |  resting on your laurels  |  seeing your work through to the end  |  harvest time  |  fresh bread & rich soup |  earth tones  |  jewel tones  |  a lush garden  |  sunlight through the trees  |  dark chocolate  |  a home in the farmlands  |  a sprawling house in the old part of the city

𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 : the scent of fresh air |  focusing on the intellectual at the expense of the emotional  | freshly fallen snow |  burying yourself in action |  tending to your own wounds |  a foreseeable disaster |  crisply tailored suits  | starkly elegant dresses  |  refusing to admit defeat  |  cold air, clear thoughts  | old hurts  | fresh starts  |  overthinking your overthinking  |  the harsh glow of street lamps  |  black coffee  |  a cabin in the mountains  |  an apartment downtown  | the quiet before the dawn