#And Perseverance as the strength and adaptability to endure and survive your fate

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My OCs Undertale Soul Traits :D

Arlee Secco - Strongest trait: Red (Determination) - Weakest trait: Cyan (Patience)

Aria Secco - Strongest trait: Green (kindness) - Weakest trait: Yellow (Justice)

Clione Haster - Strongest Trait: Integrity (Dark Blue) - Weakest trait: Red (Determination)

Rona Faramund - Strongest trait: Orange (Bravery) [with Yellow/Justice a close second] - Weakest trait: Cyan (Patience)

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+ “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.” —Maya Angelou

To my remarkable mother,

As I sit here reflecting on your journey through life, I am struck by the incredible resilience and strength you've carried with you over the years. Your life, beginning in the aftermath of a war-torn Vienna, embodies a narrative of survival, adaptation, and ultimately, resilience.

In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, Austria, like much of Europe, was thrust into a period of profound upheaval and devastation. Divided into four occupation zones overseen by the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the United States, and France, Vienna bore witness to similar partitioning. For many Austrians, this post-war period was marked by harrowing experiences of looting, rape, and widespread hunger. In my mother's district, which fell under Soviet control, the situation was particularly dire. Soviet troops were notorious for their brutal acts of plundering, assaulting civilians, and perpetrating mass sexual violence, leaving a lasting impact on those who survived this tumultuous era. 

Growing up, I witnessed firsthand your proud Austrian spirit—a spirit tempered by the hardships of post-war Europe. The war's legacy left scars on many, and while you weren't directly impacted by the occupying forces, you experienced the echoes of that turbulent time. The Vienna you knew was transformed, and the decision to venture to Australia—so distant from the cobblestone streets and imperial grandeur of home—must have been both daunting and courageous.

In Australia, you embarked on a new chapter of your life, encountering foreign lands, languages, and cultures. It was here that fate brought you together with my father, another soul seeking solace and opportunity in a distant land. Together, you built a life—a testament to your tenacity and willingness to embrace the unknown.

Your stroke in 2023 was a cruel twist of fate—a moment that changed our lives profoundly. Yet, even in the face of physical limitations and cognitive challenges, your spirit remains indomitable. Your determination to push forward despite the obstacles is a testament to your unwavering resolve. Throughout your life, you've navigated numerous medical challenges with grace and strength. From serious spinal damage to the loss of a spleen, and even surviving skin cancer, each hurdle you've overcome is a testament to your resilience and inner fortitude. Despite these trials, you've always faced adversity with courage, refusing to let these obstacles define or defeat you.

"While the passage of time has brought its share of difficulties, it has also afforded us moments of profound connection and love."

As you approach your 90th birthday later this year, I find myself in awe of the strength and character you've exhibited throughout your life. Your journey has been marked by trials and triumphs, each shaping the person you are today. While the passage of time has brought its share of difficulties, it has also afforded us moments of profound connection and love.

Caring for you now is both an honour and a privilege (and at times frustrating!!). Despite the hardships and the emotional toll, I cherish these moments spent together—the conversations, the shared memories, the quiet understandings. Each day, as we navigate this journey together, with amazing support from my wonderful sister, I am reminded of the profound sacrifices you made for me and the enduring love that binds us.

As we look ahead to the future—anticipating the joy of seeing your grandson André marry Aleks—I am filled with gratitude for the gift of your presence in our lives. Your legacy, defined by courage, perseverance, and love, will continue to inspire generations to come.

Happy Mother’s Day dear Mother. 

With all my love,

Adriano xx

Main image: Photo of my mother in her mid-20s Vienna, Austria. And the second image is me with my brother in law, my mum, my nephew and my sister.

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The maze runner character as gods/goddesses pt.1

based off of Chat GPT. Just a reminder: I did not make any of these! They are all AI generated!!

Thomas – God of Rebellion and Discovery. Sacred Animal: Wolf (teen wolf reference????) prayer: "O Wolf of the Unknown, guide my steps through the maze of lies. Give me the courage to challenge, the strength to endure, and the wisdom to find the truth. When the path is lost, let my spirit blaze a new one. May I never be afraid to run, even when the world stands against me."

Newt – God of Loyalty and Perseverance. Sacred Animal: Stag. Prayer: "O Stag of Brotherhood, steady my hands and strengthen my heart. Let me carry the burdens of my friends and stand tall even as the world crumbles. Grant me the will to fight, the courage to endure, and, when the time comes, the grace to let go. I swear to walk beside those I love, always."

Minho – God of Speed and Strategy. Sacred Animal: Cheetah. Prayer: "O Cheetah of the Glade, let my feet be swift and my mind be sharper still. Carry me through danger, make my path clear, and fill my heart with the fire of defiance. May I never tire, never falter, and never lose my way. In your name, I run."

Teresa – Goddess of Intelligence and Sacrifice. Sacred Animal: Owl. Prayer: "O Owl of Truth, whisper the answers the world fears. Lend me the strength to make choices no one else dares, to see the light in the darkness, and to endure the weight of knowledge. Let me not fear sacrifice, for in loss, there is salvation."

Gally – God of Strength and Protection. Sacred Animal: Bull. Prayer: "O Bull of Iron, fortify my fists and my soul. Let me guard my own, fight for my people, and never bow to those who wish to break me. May my strength be unwavering and my purpose be clear. If I must fall, let it be in defense of something greater than myself."

Chuck – God of Innocence and Hope. Sacred Animal: Rabbit. Prayer: "O Rabbit of Light, let my heart remain unbroken in the face of cruelty. Let laughter be my shield and kindness my weapon. May I remind the world that innocence is not weakness, and that hope is the mightiest force of all. May my name be remembered in joy, not sorrow."

Brenda – Goddess of Survival and Adaptation. Sacred Animal: Fox. Prayer: "O Fox of the Wastelands, teach me to move unseen, to strike when needed, and to endure when others fall. Let me read the lies, dodge the traps, and carve a path through the ruins. In fire or in flood, I will survive."

Jorge – God of Cunning and Leadership. Sacred Animal: Coyote. Prayer: "O Coyote of the Ruins, grant me the wit to lead and the nerve to deceive those who would do me harm. Let me be feared by my enemies, trusted by my allies, and untouchable by all. I bow to no one, and neither shall those who walk in your name."

Ava Paige – Goddess of Deception and Fate. Sacred Animal: Spider. Prayer: "O Spider of Fate, weave your web and grant me a place within it. Let me see the future before it comes, the sacrifices before they are made. Guide my hands as I shape the world, no matter the cost. The end justifies all. May my will be yours."

Rat Man (Janson) – God of Control and Cruelty. Sacred Animal: Rat. Prayer: "O Rat of Authority, make me stronger than those beneath me. Let my word be law, my power absolute, and my enemies crushed beneath my heel. I ask not for mercy, only dominion. May the weak perish, and the strong rise in your name."

Sonya – Goddess of Healing and Vengeance. Sacred Animal: Falcon. Prayer: "O Falcon of the Just, heal the wounded and avenge the fallen. Let my hands bring comfort to my allies and death to my foes. May my heart remain pure, even when drenched in blood."

Aris – God of Secrets and Betrayal. Sacred Animal: Snake. Prayer: "O Snake of the Shadows, let me hear what is hidden, see what is unseen, and strike before I am struck. May my words be double-edged and my loyalty known only to myself."

Harriet – Goddess of Courage and Leadership. Sacred Animal: Lioness. Prayer: "O Lioness of the Strong, grant me the will to stand when others kneel. Let my roar be heard in the halls of the wicked, and let my people rise beside me. Fear will not claim me, for I walk in your strength."

Ben – God of Madness and Exile. Sacred Animal: Hyena. Prayer: "O Hyena of the Lost, whisper in the dark where none will hear. Let my pain become strength, my fear become fury. If the world casts me out, let me haunt it forevermore."

Frypan – God of Nourishment and Comfort. Sacred Animal: Bear. Prayer: "O Bear of the Hearth, let my hands craft warmth, my table be full, and my people be fed. May laughter fill our halls, and may even in war, we find moments of peace."

Winston – God of Sacrifice and Bravery. Sacred Animal: Boar. Prayer: "O Boar of the Fallen, let me not be afraid when the time comes. Let my death have meaning, my sacrifice be honored, and my courage be remembered. If I must fall, let it be with pride."

Lawrence – God of Rebellion and Anarchy. Sacred Animal: Vulture. Prayer: "O Vulture of the End, let the old world burn. Let the rulers crumble, the cities fall, and the chains shatter. May I be the harbinger of revolution, the herald of destruction. Only in ruin can the new world rise."

[therealvagabird]

The Zodiac of Auma-Maan

AKA: I made a star-sign chart! It references some occult setting themes I’ve used in several contexts. Feel free to find your astral avatar, as dictated by the ancient sages of the far galaxies...

Many species across countless reaches of time and space have crafted their own mystical star-charts to attempt to bridge the material and the divine. Yet the eldest and most powerful of all these zodiacs is held to be that of Auma-Maan, the star-cycle of the Ur-Aum, also known as the Dawn Celestials. Understanding of the Auma-Maan can enlighten one to many patterns within the fabric of creation, peeling back time and energy like the petals of a flower bud to expose the secrets within. To dissect the endless tessellations and trines of the Auma-Maan zodiac would be an infinite endeavor, and so what follows is the simplest form adapted for human use.

Jan 6 – Jan 20: Dormin, the Colossus

Lord of winter, Dormin bears similarities to legends of the Jotunn or other such elemental giants of Earth. He sleeps throughout the stellar cycles and is awakened only in times when all other things die or lay dormant. Thus is his warpath unchallenged when he arises at last in might. Those born in the time of Dormin are resolute and unflagging, with a fire burning ever in their chest, even if they appear outwardly stoic.

Jan 21 – Feb 3: Avaka, the White Horn

An omen of good fortune, Avaka is a mysterious being sometimes said to be bestial in appearance, though none know much more than that. Common traits of Avaka are the majestic horns it bears on its head, and that it moves like a rushing winter’s wind. Avaka appears to the worthy during their darkest times, glimpsed at the edge of one’s vision and thereafter forgotten, but forever imprinted upon their soul. Terrifying to the ignorant and the ignoble, Avaka is the enemy of evil spirits and inspires those born under it to be as enigmatic and powerful as it is.

Feb 4 – Feb 19: Vui Wanai, the Everborn

Sometimes called the “Fey” on Earth, Vui Wanai is the Ur-Aum representation of a “precursor god” to the Vuwana, the Everborn. The Everborn are a eusocial race of adaptable plantlike beings which were known at the dawn of time for their great magics, growing from among the youngest of the old Pentarchy into a powerful empire. Those born under Vui Wanai are attuned to nature and can never be cut off from it.

Feb 20 – Mar 5: Ka, the Leviathan

The great beast of the abyss, Ka symbolizes the unknown, the powerful and unfathomable forces of the outer dark, and the might of the gods. Ka is both a creator and a destroyer, and an aspect of the incomprehensible power of the tides of fate and nature beyond mortal skeins. To be under the dominion of Ka is to have the opportunity for untold power, but also for untold ruination – though fear of the unknown will never prove insurmountable.

Mar 6 – Mar 20: Akshia, the Vessel of Plenty

Likened to the cornucopia of classical myth, Akshia is a legendary invention said to hold the keys to true genesis. Akshia represents unfettered abundance, infinite resources, and boundless energy. It is associated with birth, creation, and life. Individuals born under Akshia can likewise expect bounty to flow their way and tend to have larger reserves of energy and good luck than most. Akshia is among the most powerful of the Terran signs and can be invoked for wealth and prosperity. The most powerful of races throughout history have placed the sign of Akshia upon the hulls of Genesis Engines as a point of ritual.

Mar 21 – Apr 4: Amon-Bal, the Horned Hearth

Incarnation of the home, the balance of nature and humanity, and the bounty of the divine. Most often represented by an ambiguous figure crowned with great, twisting horns, Amon-Bal has sometimes been mistaken for a demon or other fel creature of the outer dark. In truth, Amon-Bal stands for sustenance, fire, family, and other basic necessities which sustain mortal races long before they ever ascend to the stars. Those born in the time of Amon-Bal are often of temperate attitude and simple pleasures, but will not shy away from doing what is necessary to take care of them and their loved ones.

Apr 5 – Apr 20: Eanlil, the Egg

Eanlil is a powerful concept, representing dormant power which has yet to come into fruition. It mirrors the collective consciousness of sapient species, the biospheres of entire worlds, or the harmonic fields generated within the hearts of stars. Eanlil is perfect balance and unlimited energy, yet unborn and unrealized. The “Egg” which this astral avatar inhabits is the same type from which the Celestial Dragons were said to have been birthed. To be born under Eanlil is likewise to have limitless potential, and often a tendency to attract power in turn.

Apr 21 – May 4: Khar-Nin, the Primordial

Great beast of the deep earth, Khar-Nin is a personification of the raw forces which shape planets and entire terrestrial landforms. Khar-Nin embodies eternal change and the clashing powers of creation and entropy within the cosmos. While not so tied to life and the cycles of nature as some other avatars, Khar-Nin still grants those born under its sign the blessings of endurance and perseverance. The Primordial is strength, eternity, and power.

May 5 – May 21: Insar, the Demon

Insar is a distillation of all those traits which define demonkind, both positive and negative. Standing for selfishness, chaos, destruction, and mutation, Insar is also a patron to passion, survival, and change. Still, Insar is often regarded as one of the darker signs, and those who hold its power are said to be prone to demonic behavior in turn. None would deny the efficacy of such attributes, though one must always be careful that ambition is put towards constructive ends, and does not lead to ruination.

May 22 – Jun 5: Orhirat, the Eternal Serpents

Also referred to as the Orhirati in plural, this sign is oft represented by two snakes devouring each other in an eternal cycle. As such, Orhirat symbolizes rebirth and eternity, not unlike the ouroboros or the taijitu. Raw energy is held within the Orhirat, and it is often associated in turn with the Celestial Dragons and their boundless power. Those born under Orhirat are often subject to extremes of passion – love, anger, and the like. They attract energy and produce energy in great abundance, making them vivant and willful with the force of their personalities.

Jun 6 – Jun 20: Ohol, the Conquerors

Human interpretations of Ohol tend to evoke images like the Wild Hunt, great figures like Genghis Khan, or other ravagers which come upon galloping steeds and lay waste to their foes. Ohol is an elusive concept which contains many contradictory elements within it – pain and pleasure, love and tyranny, chaos and unity. A popular depiction of Ohol is a pair of beautiful yet terrifying riders on horseback. Those born to Ohol likewise can be prone to flairs of passion, great ambitions, and a love of life’s pleasures. Terran warlocks are fond of invoking Ohol for all manner of rituals, being that it is among the most powerful signs that can manifest on our world.

Jun 21 – Jul 6: Praven, the Mariner

Patron to the intrepid, the enduring, inventive, and the adventurous. Praven is an ill-defined figure who nonetheless seems to uphold many of the traits and skills lauded by seafarers, void-sailors, and all those who ply the treacherous expanses. Rewarding those of great skill and discipline with the boons of freedom and fortune, Praven is among the most powerful avatars which can be invoked upon Earth.

Jul 7 – Jul 22: Itamn, the Chitinous

A representation of the “precursor god” of the Kitan, another of the Pentarchy and considered among the most intelligent races in the cosmos, having long since ascended to a higher plane of existence. Itamn takes the form of a titanic, crab-like creature, and is a patron to science and arcane study. Those born in the time of Itamn are often highly erudite and adept in learning.

Jul 23 – Aug 6: Ekhissu, the Chimera

Embodying change, the power of the unnatural, and the complexities of opposites and the harmony and discord they bring in equal measure. On Earth, Ekhissu is often represented by the Greek chimera or the Persian lamassu, though more traditional depictions tend to bend the mind with their alien anatomies. Ekhissu shows the strength to be found in things which are not always considered “natural” and is a patron to science and invention. However, adversarial concepts war within Ekhissu. Those who can find harmony within themselves will find a wealth of creativity and focus born from the synthesis of their internal struggles, while those who fall prey to discord will become monstrous and unthinking.

Aug 7 – Aug 22: Sol Rosol, the Ruler

Depictions of Sol Rosol among Terran cults has diminished much since the ancient days. The visage of the Lion Lord was subsumed into more palatable sky-gods and humanoid avatars. Among the earliest humans who were made privy to the secrets of the Ur-Aum magics, Sol Rosol was regarded as one of the most powerful and fearsome avatars of all the celestials. Drawn as a great lion-headed warrior in solid armor, with the tail of a monkey and holding a flaming scepter, Sol Rosol stands for divine rule, tyranny, beneficent leadership, warfare, and peaceful prosperity all in equal measure. Those born under its sign are often destined to lead and can look to Sol Rosol for their providence.

Aug 23 – Sep 7: Anu, the Child

Representation of birth, beginnings, purity, curiosity, imagination, and innocence. Anu is often interpreted as the “child” to Panduma’s “mother”, though in truth Anu embodies the beginning of all things. The limitless potential and endless diverging paths which remain un-congealed with every new beginning are held within Anu, and it forms the start of all reality, just as entropy forms the end. Those born under Anu often maintain a childlike wonder throughout their lives, and may benefit from mental elasticity and curiosity even into their old age – the greatest boons of childhood.

Sep 8 – Sep 23: Panduma, the Mother

Aspect of fertility, love, and plenty. On Earth, Panduma is associated with mother-goddess figures and harvest matrons. To the Ur-Aum, Panduma is an embodiment of biological cycles, such as those expressed in reproduction, which are of obvious importance to all lifeforms, as well as the passage between life and death, which also maintains balance in the world. Panduma is a patron to civilization and order. Individuals born under this sign tend towards traditional values, loyalty to their families, and are rewarded for their hard labor with great bounty. Also one of the most powerful of the Terran signs, Panduma bestows the resolute with good fortune.

Sep 24 – Oct 7: Terthon, the Winged

Symbol of the air and the power of flight. Terthon is notable in that, within the rune-tomes of the ancient Pentarchy, Terthon is depicted as a divine flying machine as much as (if not more than) any biological winged creature. To beings like the Ur-Aum and the Ga-An, Terthon was a representation of their birthright, their mastery of the air. To other species, Terthon symbolized that which they coveted, and the promises of progress and technology. Invoking Terthon or being born under its sign grants lightheartedness, inventiveness, agility of both body and mind, boldness, and other virtues held both within the winds and by those beings which sail upon them.

Oct 8 – Oct 23: Volk, the Hunter

Patron of hunters, tamers of beasts, and the like. In Ur-Aum spirituality, it was the essence of Volk which compelled various intelligent species to tame other creatures rather than just slay them. Likewise, Volk grants power to those who hunt to survive or to fell terrible monsters. In this way does the great hunter symbolize balance in the natural world. To have Volk’s blessing is to likewise be given the guile, strength, and wisdom to uphold this balance. For occultists, one of the most notable spells of this sign is to summon the Hounds of Volk – terrifying beings from beyond the skein of the void, who nonetheless are beloved for their great loyalty and focus.

Oct 24 – Nov 6: Kur-Ana, the Abyssal

Precursor sign of the Anaman race, also known as the Nameless Things. Among the oldest races in the cosmos are the Nameless, who were spawned from the effluvium of entropy produced as a by-product of other life coming into being. Kur-Ana is a reflection of the virtues held within Anamani Annihilism, their sacred theology. To follow the tenets of Kur-Ana is to embrace pain over pleasurable distractions, to not fear the darkness and to feel equal compassion for all things. Some xenodaemonologists of Earth have posited that certain lessons of Annihilism were uncovered and embraced by the precursor cults of certain near-eastern religions, though these are just hypotheses.

Nov 7 – Nov 22: Nammu, of the Oceans

Sign of the oceans and all great waters, from the primordial puddles which later give rise to entire worlds of life, to the astral glaciers which hold within their hearts secrets incomprehensible. Of all the essences in existence, water is among the most powerful. Nammu shares traits with many sea gods of Terran lore, being both a bountiful provider and a bitter destroyer. Those born to Nammu’s sign often hold within them the strength of the sea, along with its deceptive nature.

Nov 23 – Dec 6: Zagaya, the Spear

Avatar of warfare and warriors. Long have been the millennia past since the Ascended have had to stoop to base warfare, but the struggle of conflict is never so far removed from the hearts of sapient beings. Battle is both an addiction, a lust, as well as a necessity at times – when horrors lurk always in the outer dark. Though mortal fighters may often prefer to trust in the strength of their own hands, or the favor of their personal conqueror-gods, Zagaya is always looking down upon them. To be held under Zagaya’s sign is to be a warrior true, even if one is so fortunate as to never know battle in their lifetime.

Dec 7 – Dec 21: Path, the Thunder Bird

Embodied by the lightning bolt, and herald of the storm, Path is a being of pure power and sometimes likened to the Celestial Dragons – most ancient and mighty of the primordial beings which shaped the cosmos. Path brings both destruction and creation, terror and exultation. Though not malevolent, all should be careful when dealing with the Thunder Bird. Those born during the time of Path are likewise noted for their sheer drive and natural ability in all that they do, no matter what stands in their way. Path is also among the mightiest signs to invoke upon Terra, due to our world’s astral positioning, and is considered among the greatest sources from which star-paladins can channel their power.

Dec 22 – Jan 5: Paramis, the Devourer

One of the darkest and most terrifying of the zodiac signs, Paramis is likened to the demons, the void-parasites, and the Hungering Blood. The house of Paramis is death, deception, and conquest. Paramis’ power lays in adaptability, using your opponent’s strengths against them, and always pursuing your own growth and empowerment. Despite this, Paramis is not considered “evil” in the confusing cosmology of the Ur-Aum, given that Paramis is held to be a tester, a tutor, an embodiment of survival, and one of the beings which brings about the end of kalpas. Paramis is also one of the most powerful signs that can be invoked on Earth and is a favorite of the most daring warlocks. To be born under Paramis is to have the will to survive at all costs, to fear nothing, and to crave everything.