If you ever think you're petty, remember that when the French royal family was imprisoned in the Temple's tower during the Revolution (in 1792), the antechamber to King Louis XVI's bedroom was decorated with a wallpaper that "represented the inside of a prison cell", and on that wall, in a blue-white-red (revolutionary colours) frame, there was a copy of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen "written in very large print"
(from the Journal of Cléry, the King's last footman)
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*untwinkifies your twink*
71-ler for the soul
also hi first post on the onceler website
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The first ten demons in the 72 keys of Solomon explained:
King Baal: Also known as Baal or Bael, he is the first demon listed in the Ars Goetia. Baal is described as a king who rules over the eastern part of Hell, and he is said to grant the summoner the ability to become invisible and possess a keen understanding of all natural things.
Duke Agares: Agares is described as a duke who appears as a human riding a crocodile or a wolf. He is said to have the power to make the summoner to be able to speak fluently in all languages, and to be able to cause earthquakes and make people dance.
Prince Vassago: Vassago is described as a prince who appears as a human with a raven’s head. He is said to be able to reveal the past, present, and future, as well as help the summoner find hidden treasures.
Marquis Samigina: Samigina is described as a marquis who appears as a small horse or an ass. He is said to have the power to summon the spirits of the dead and make them answer the summoner’s questions truthfully.
President Marbas: Marbas is described as a president who appears as a lion-headed man or a giant wolf. He is said to be able to heal diseases and wounds, as well as teach the summoner about herbs and plants.
Duke Valefor: Valefor is described as a duke who appears as a many-headed lion. He is said to have the power to cause people to steal and to promote the summoner's own ability in all types of thievery.
Marquis Aamon: Aamon is described as a marquis who appears as a wolf with a serpent’s tail. He is said to have the power to cause love and friendship between people, as well as reveal the secrets of others.
Duke Barbatos: Barbatos is described as a duke who appears as a horned man riding a horse. He is said to be able to find lost or stolen items, and to help the summoner understand animals and birds.
King Paimon: Paimon is described as a king who appears as a man wearing a crown and riding a camel. He is said to have the power to give the summoner knowledge of arts and sciences, as well as the ability to speak with authority.
President Buer: Buer is described as a president who appears as a lion with five goat legs. He is said to be able to teach the summoner about natural philosophy and medicine, as well as heal diseases and wounds.
It is important to note that the descriptions and attributes of these demons are based on the Ars Goetia, a medieval grimoire, and are part of occult traditions and beliefs.
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TIMEWYRM: REVELATION FINISHED. MY THOUGHTS:
yeah i kind of didn't follow a lot of the plot of this but i also couldn't put it down and it made me fucking cry. like actual big tears. which almost never happens. so i guess it was pretty good. paul cornell remains The Ace Writer. she is so fucking queer coded in this damn book like even more than usual i think if u like her and want to read the VNAs at all this is a must read. jesus fucking christ.
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