#AUTEUR. ███ 夜曲 ⋮ out of character.

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Leos will make a 4 paragraph leaving post, reblog it 8 times, and then 2 months later reblog their promo like hiiiiii <3

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EIGHT PEOPLE I’D LIKE TO GET TO KNOW BETTER!

𝟎𝟏. ( ALIAS / NAME ) ——  Daphne! Or ‘Daph’ if we’re close. Dafney. Daphners. Daphy Duck. 𝟎𝟐.  ( BIRTHDAY ) ——   Dec. 29th babeyyy. Incredibly inconvenient date might I add. 𝟎𝟑.  ( ZODIAC SIGN ) ——   Capricorn! With a Scorpio rising and a Taurus Moon. The drama! 𝟎𝟒.  ( HEIGHT ) ——   ... 5′2 or 5′3 if I’m lucky.  𝟎𝟓.  ( HOBBIES ) ——   Digital art, writing (obviously), reading, studying astrology... getting up to hijinks 𝟎𝟔.  ( FAVORITE COLOR ) ——    Yellow! But I also really like burgundy, and tend to wear it more. 𝟎𝟕.  ( FAVORITE BOOKS ) ——    Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente, In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin (especially The Fifth Season and The Stone Sky), Upstream by Mary Oliver 𝟎𝟖.  ( LAST SONG LISTENED TO ) —— Heaven/Hell CHVRCHES 𝟎𝟗.  ( LAST FILM OR SHOW WATCHED ) —— The 100, unfortunately 𝟏𝟎.  ( INSPIRATION FOR MUSE ) ——  tons... I don’t think anybody particular inspired her main tropes, I’ve just always really liked really stoic characters, but the lore etc has other influences 𝟏𝟏.  ( STORY BEHIND URL ) ——  Vanta(black) and blade!

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guess who got their diploma! (the answer... is me.) 

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~controversial opinion~ time but does anybody else think it’s super hypocritical for people to say “credit to the artist” (without actually crediting the artist or linking their work) but then immediately follow it up with “don’t steal my icons”. like i hate to say it but you’re literally using someone’s artwork without permission and without any suggestion of who said artist is, and then claiming ownership over it. that’s stealing my guy

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pretentious selfie alert, it’s munday! yes the middle one was taken like, last year

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I don’t know who this will be helpful for, but in the interest of amplifying some black voices re: the content I consume, and anybody who might be interested in that sort of thing. Specifically I’m very interested in astrology, spirituality, tarot, as well as commentary, and I did some research into some black commentary YouTube channels if that’s your thing. Also I’m a sucker for Twitter so there’s some of my favourite Twitter personalities to spice up your feed not only with some educational content but also just... good content. 

There’s also a dash of other subjects like writers (three Tumblr writeblrs/writers, a Black-owned publishing house to keep an eye on with some new independent releases, and my current favourite author whose trilogy made me fall in love with fantasy all over again). 

Obviously it is severely reflective of my character that I did have to research certain creators because of my lack of exposure, and that does come from a white perspective in that I’ve never felt the pressure to engage with Black content the way I should haveーbut the only way to move forward from that is to actively seek them out, make adaptions, and introduce new content creators into my life. And hopefully, to my white mutuals (since I’m in no place to preach to anyone else), introduce some stuff to you guys too.

Because Black lives do not only matter when we’re mourning the lives lost, but Black lives matter when they are actively creating content we can support, across all platforms and genres. Whether it’s Black film, Black writing, Black art, Black YouTubers, etceteraー and while we should absolutely introduce more critical reading into our lives in order to develop a much more intelligent, nuanced perspective on the subject of race, we shouldn’t only view Black people as politics suppliers, but people who create content all across the board, especially when we consider that Black culture and Black creators are often the biggest influence on social media and modern culture. This is just a small, very niche list of what I have foundー and I would love recommendations! Your favourite designers, your favourite artists to follow, your favourite gaming channels (especially those who focus on thorough lets plays!), your favourite Black creator in any sort of environment. Under a read more just because this post is already long. 

Black Spiritualists/Astrologers/Tarot Readers who I really love:

Shonnetta’s Divine Tarot ~ A YouTube channel which does really long, in depth tarot readings for the signs and pick a cards if that’s your thing, she’s super bubbly and energetic and has great energy

 Itsbabyj1 ~ She does really fun but also well-researched videos, she’s super playful and knowledgeable about the subject. She has some really fun, laid back videos like how to tell if your crush likes you based on your sign, which if anything is just fun to indulge

Similarly, astrokit does really fun but also educational videos! Some based on crushes, or pet peeves, etc, but likeー she can even help you figure out your own chart bit by bit like her latest video on Moon in the houses. She’s sooo cute and has such an airy energy, I’ve spent many an hour relistening to her crush or pet peeve etc videos in the background because she has a really nice voice

If you want to learn some more advanced techniques, this interview with Darren King is really educational! He hasn’t made a lot of content yet but he’s a great speaker and his vid is so good, and you can even book a reading with him through the website

Sunshine Tarot ~ all of her readings are super accurate imo, she has such a homely vibe, she’s so charismatic that her videos feel like she’s really there with you. 

Gaialect ~ does occasional Tarot readings for the signs, she’s super kind and direct, originally quite a presence on Twitter and I feel like she really has a great camera presence and a good friendliness.

AstroDeeStars ~ again, just super good charisma & really informative videos. Not super active but you can watch her old content and be informed on the subjects!

ijaadee ~ A very advanced yet really personable astrologer who specialises in offering horary charts, and works with really detailed methodsーshe’s really interesting if you’re into that sort of thing!

Jalen Astrology ~ a black, nonbinary (and potentially gay) astrologer whose personality is stunning, and they’ve done some great threads iirc!

RetroJ ~ similar to ijaadee in subject matter and advanced subjects, but he does have some great introductory threads that you can look through. Also does a wide array of consultations if you vibe with that!

BlackWomenCry ~ A sex astrologer! They do really fun yet in depth analyses of signs and qualities, especially regarding sex and unpacking trauma. Worth a follow for sure

Misc (ASMR, Book Youtube, Publishing Houses/Writeblrs, Influencers):

LatreceASMR ~ A black woman ASMRtist for if you’re trying to relax, her stuff is super chill & she has a really comforting voice! I really like her earlier low fi stuff

Sung Mook ~ another ASMRtist! I love her character work and her roleplays so much, she has the gentlest voice you will ever here. Big sleepy I really recommend

Mina Reads ~ A booktuber! I’m still getting into the booktube scene so I’d also love recs if you’re into it as well, they’re really funny! (I believe their pronouns might be she/her but I can’t remember completely so I’d rather stay on the safe side). Also, they often review or read books focused on and/or written by Black people, which can be a great introduction to fiction by Black authors!

Yah Yah Scholfield ~ Horror writing, fantastic short stories, also publishing a lesbian horror novel this year 

Sandra T. ~ Yah Yah’s publisher/editor and a writer herself, that’s her main blog but she also posts her work here and she runs her own publishing company which currently has a poetry book, a compilation of short surrealist short stories, and Yah Yah’s novel): Oni House Press

Lydia ~ Another black writer! She posts excerpts of her writing work and I’m a huge fan of her stuff. Her writing is so... emotive, rich and inspiring.

My favourite book trilogy that I reference often is N. K. Jemisin’s The Broken Earth trilogy which is an incredible fantasy series, and I really recommend it as an introduction to fantasy, right now I’m also starting her other series. TBE is notable not only for its incredible world-building and character work (I cried... several times lol) but also for its subtle, natural integration of LGBT peopleーand I mean LGBT people, not just a token gay character but also trans characters, with even minor reference to nonbinary people. She has some other series that I can’t advocate for yet, because I haven’t read them, but of course when one series is so good, of course I have faith in her other work. 

Warsan Shire’s poetry is also groundbreakingー you’ve probably already seen it everywhere, whether in snippets or in huge excerpts, and she even contributed the poetry to Beyonce’s Lemonade. I read Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth which is a super short but very rich poetry book, which is also a great entry into it. 

Rashida Renee ~ you’ve probably used one of her scans in a moodboard, or seen someone use it. A Black trans woman with a huge knowledge on fashion and fashion culture, and highly influentialー I love having her on the TL. Also was a huge Tumblr presence, I’m not sure if that’s still a thing, but I believe she was scorpioenergies and she was fuckrashida.

Silver Summer ~ also known on Tumblr as trapcard I believe (also used to be blastortoise, a huge “comedy” Tumblr acc), another Black trans woman who is just ... naturally funny, very quick-witted and livens up the TL. Also a fan of KPOP if you’re into that thing.

jaboukie ~ you’ve definitely seen his tweets screenshotted. Funny as hell but not afraid to use his account to amplify things, lost his blue tick (rip) for the cause of mocking fools. 

D4Darious ~ a film YouTuber! but not just film, the act of making film, for any aspiring filmmakers out there.

The commentary channels I found through research but have not fully immersed myself in their content yetー Kat Blaque, For Harriet, Angie Speaks, T1J, D’Angelo Wallace, Joulzey. This is obviously not a comprehensive list whatsoever so I’m always taking more recommendations <3

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happy munday!  ー  these are from like, feb, but who’s taking photos recently anyway?

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starter call since I have some new mutuals... it’ll be default verse unless you req something specific... varying length... may be quotes (book quotes from a random page might be fun)... may be lyrics... may be entirely unique! who knows. Like this post and find out...............

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Some more NPCs... and some protagonists... because I cannot resist. In order (top left through to top right, and repeat order downwards):

Amelia Weber ー cannibal cultist and xenobiologist

Chunhua Huang-Li ー fashion connoisseur, marksman and Orun’s big sister!

Nocturne Ametsuchi ー you know the script

Olga-Marya Petrovna ー draconic human with a strange immunity to chaos

Reynash Chakrabarti ー seventh son, a light-wielder and member of the Order

Orun Odeyemi-Li ー whiz kid extraordinaire whose hacking initiated a revolution

Amandine Lovelace ー a blood-manipulator with a passion for fairytales and knights

Cham Viru ー a pesky trickster AI with ambiguous origins

Vosem Vektra ー a spidery pierrot seams...tress... but masculine version, for Atlas

used this (if you make one too tag me I wanna see ur characters...)

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cxnfectioniism “less affluent” is academic speak for “skint”

dinna have to tell me twice aboot bein skint ��

a ken 😭

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“less affluent” is academic speak for “skint”

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wanna make a final girl ‘verse so badly... why? to what end? who knows. but it’s the vibe... the energy.

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Starter call! Especially if we haven’t interacted. Starters can vary in length, but there’s no expectation for you to match it!

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new icon format perhaps! how fun and funky fresh.

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a new icon... because I love this picrew! I think she looks super cute.

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✄ What is an idea you originally had in mind for your muse, but ended up scrapping? Why?

Lol okay real talk she was a Naruto oc initially -_- she was an assassin who was brainwashed by her parents (yes she had a dad) into killing her best friend, but was convinced someone else did it. So she hunted down that person, only to find out she was the guilty one. She used sound ninjutsu (bc Otogakure is my favourite village and I loved... the sound 5...) and she was associated with the Akatsuki. She was meant to be a tragic villain! Also her violin had like, a conscious. It was called Noctis and it was malignant, and prone to possessing her.

I scrapped it even when transforming her into an original fandomless character because I think the whole “evil” personality is rooted in ableism against DID, plus it’s just kind of needlessly edgy. Her dead best friend was Yukio, who eventually became Orun, and the one she believed killed him was Aika, who became Amandine. I do want Nocturne to not be a straight-laced hero but I want to try and go another route! Plus, as the world expanded so did the demands for world-building and how certain things work, and the scale of what things had to happen to have influence on such a grand, large universe. Yknow? Ironically Aika (who was temporarily a villain) got split into two characters, Amandine ofc, but also another character called Amelia. I like names that start with A apparently. Her mum has pretty much stayed the same, and so has her violin - it just has a different element.

Also, to go with the dark theme, when I started making it more original fantasy, Nocturne originally had to kill all of her sisters and relatives in order to absorb their powers and she did that by ripping out their literal hearts and eating them. That is... not quite still a thing, but the essence is there, and her family are less antagonistic now, and each have more complex motivations (imo). Humble beginnings...