#Ardyn is the best!

[krisssssssy]

[transmasc-rose]

You ever think about how Noctis FFXV was doomed from the start.

Like thats the POINT of the game obviously but I still keep going back to it. In most games, even if the protagonist dies at the end, its a defiance of fate. It's "I'll take you with me" or "I won't let you do this"

But in FFXV

Everything that happened with Noctis and Ardyn, both of their deaths, how they suffered, was preordained by the gods.

There are AU-type endings, like the one in Episode Ignis, or the one in the book, where things go better. And the book was the written version of what they were GOING to make the true ending. But they never made that into the game.

Noctis was born to die. He dies.

Ardyn was abandoned to die. He dies.

And that's just. It. Thats the ending. Thats where we land. Ardyn was doomed by god to take the role of sacrifice and antichrist, and Noctis was doomed before he was even born to the role of sacrifice and saviour and there's nothing to be done.

You don't fix it. You don't fight it. You just walk into your fate and die.

And there's just something so much more upsetting about that than in narratives where death is the defiance of fate. Like the story stares at you in the face, and tells you giving up is the right thing to do.

[lunarlegend]

you know another reason Gladnis is so comforting is that both Ignis & Gladio could kill someone effortlessly, and they don't

they both have the ability to use violence in any given situation, and neither of them do

they are literal bodyguards to royalty, trained to protect and react, and they still put their humanity first

Ignis could basically be an assassin if he wanted to lol, he is both unbelievably agile and also smart enough to always be several steps ahead of his opponent, giving him the advantage in almost any situation

Gladio is not only fucking huge and intimidating by default, he's physically strong enough to break a pillar from the ground and swing it around like a weapon. he would barely need to lift a finger to harm someone, but he doesn't

they both are so capable of violence and neither of them relies on that for anything, they choose to be good and kind

they both were robbed of their childhoods and assigned to their roles and they could just as easily carry that around and take it out on others, and they don't

nothing about either of their lives is fair, or has ever been fair, but that doesn't affect how they view the world or how they treat other people

i love them both so much, i'm going to cry

[ronkeyroo]

Some old Prompdyn doodles I drew long time ago 📸🌹 Have I mentioned they’re my favorites?? My lovelies???

[slightly-gay-pogohammer]

Final Fantasy XV’s ending (esp the final boss) left much to be desired but I’m not going to sit here and pretend I wasn’t ugly sobbing through most of it. Love those chocobro bois. Admittedly, I paid $17 US for a package that included all the DLCs and not $60 for an unfinished game an another $20-ish for each DLC so I imagine that colored some peoples’ opinions

oh yea dont get me wrong, i'll forever mourn what versus xiii would've been if they allowed nomura to cook a few more years instead of handing the project to someone else halfway through!! ffxv is an unfinished mess but it's MY unfinished mess yknow.......

chocobros theyll never make me hate you guys NEVER

[savage-rhi]

Like I sent a request already, so don't feel bad if you ignore this one, but, like the prompt from family "Have you hit your head?" In regards to Ardyn. Cause who in their right mind approaches such a devious man?

(Me. BUT that's besides the point! AND whoever said I'm ever in my right mind in the first place???)

@sillylittlevulpine It's okay hon. 💙I have an open inbox policy. You can send in as many requests as you'd like! They may take some time to get written out, but you're welcome to toss in anything. Thanks for this one!

The first thing that began to stir Y/N from their nap was the smell of Ardyn's coat. The rich earthy aromas guided them back to consciousness along with the rocking of the chocobo with every step the mighty creature took. A quiet yawn drew from Y/N's mouth, confused at first about the nature of their surroundings until Ardyn chuckled.

"Did you enjoy your little rest?"

Y/N hummed and shut their eyes, smiling big against Ardyn's back while their arms snuggled around his waist. He felt like a mighty tree. Something that offered shade and shelter from the elements that tried to bear down upon the world. He was warm--safe.

"I hope I wasn't muttering anything weird while I slept."

Ardyn smirked while turning his head to the side. He couldn't see Y/N well enough from this angle, but his heart stammered in his chest observing the brief image of them laying against his back. He enjoyed the weight and close proximity. More than he would allow himself to say.

"Whatever secrets you hold dear weren't spilled during slumber. Though, you do have me intrigued with your statement. Perhaps I can pry more at a later time." Ardyn mused.

Does this mean that he wants to see me again? Y/N thought to themself. The prospect of spending another evening like this with Ardyn made them both excited and fearful.

The night had been enchanting, with Ardyn taking Y/N to beautiful locations scattered around the outskirts of Lestallum on chocobo back after indulging in local festivities. Y/N smiled, remembering how attentive he had been. How Ardyn listened well to their ramblings and passions. They couldn't recall a time where it had been so easy to speak up without ridicule or shame. There was none to be had around him. Much like there were so many new worlds that Ardyn had introduced them to. Moments like this made Y/N wish neither of them had to return home.

Despite the wonderful evening that was shared between them both, Y/N didn't forget themself when it came to the war, and their respective sides. How Ardyn was the chancellor of Niflheim, and they were a mere citizen of Lucis. Two pawns on the chessboard that shouldn't be interacting under any circumstance, yet here they were. Y/N knew deep down it was dangerous, and though Ardyn hadn't said anything, Y/N understood he was no fool to their situation.

"Ardyn, could you stop right here? I don't want to wake anybody up." Y/N murmured quietly against his ear after adjusting on the saddle. Their brows furrowed when they saw their house up ahead, near the border to the West side of the city.

"Sure," He whispered back, feeling a chill travel down his neck from Y/N's breath hitting his skin.

Ardyn gently coaxed the chocobo to pause it's careful trot by giving a tug on the reigns. The avian creature let out a purr like squeak. Ardyn gave the bird some soft spoken compliments and pat the feathers along it's neck, smiling before he got off the saddle and waited for Y/N.

Y/N stumbled while attempting to get off the chocobo and Ardyn caught them in an embrace before they both fell to the ground. The two laughed against the other, and the world shifted while the two of them traveled back onto their feet.

"I think that's the third time tonight you've broken my fall." Y/N said in between fits, feeling thankful Ardyn couldn't see their blush under the moonlight.

"You have a knack for keeping me on my toes," Ardyn chuckled. He brought Y/N to his chest, holding them tight while staring at them affectionately.

"I'm sorry I've been a bit of an idiot," Y/N sighed and shook their head. "I'm not usually this clumsy."

"Nonsense. Your antics have been most entertaining. It beats having to drudge through my current responsibilities."

Y/N could hear the subtle pain in Ardyn's voice. It seemed he too wasn't looking forward to going back to work.

"When do you return to Niflheim?" Y/N asked.

Ardyn made a face. He closed his eyes and pressed his forehead to Y/N's, breathing in their sweet scent. "I leave at dawn. The negotiations in Lestallum have closed for now."

Y/N felt a heavy weight on their heart hearing Ardyn admit defeat. Hearing him sound morose was in stark contrast to his usual charismatic self. It was almost as if Y/N had been talking to another person then. A different man. The thought made Y/N wonder if they should let bygones be bygones now. Let this little ember that was growing between them burn out before it had the chance to become an inescapable forest fire. That would've been the safe path. The best choice.

"Is that why you were so adamant sneaking away from everyone tonight?" Y/N smiled sadly, breaking out of their current thoughts.

"Yes," Ardyn smiled softly. "Was it not entertaining?"

"It was fun! More than I've had in a long, long, time."

"You honor me." Ardyn became contemplative for a moment before his amber eyes lit up to an idea. "Would it be too bold on my part to visit you again?"

"You're coming back to Lucis?"

Ardyn nodded. "I return in two weeks time. Though I've enjoyed the spontaneity of this evening, I'd like to treat you to something more formal. What say you?"

"Where are you going to take us?" Y/N tilted their head curiously and grinned. They made a face when Ardyn tutted at them, like a parent would to a child who had asked one too many questions.

"Now that would be telling, wouldn't it?"

Y/N rolled their eyes playfully in defeat. There was no point in arguing with him. Not when he was this charming.

"Ardyn," Y/N took in a deep breath as the concerns from before began to play out in mind. "Are you worried at all about...this?"

"No," Ardyn claimed. Though he appeared confident in body and in expression, his eyes conveyed the truth: he was frightened for more reasons than what Y/N knew of.

This wasn't in the plans at all that Ardyn had carefully orchestrated. He didn't have time for self-indulgence. Not when he was so close to obtaining his revenge and earning the true death. Yet here he was, mingling with a Lucian who had grown on him during the past few weeks he had been in Duscae speaking with representatives. Even without the political endangerments, Ardyn knew it was cruel to drag Y/N down with him. Yet the longer he stared into their eyes, the more he found it difficult to not give into temptation.

"I have no shame in being with you." Ardyn muttered. The human desire for companionship was still very much alive inside of his dark heart, and Ardyn despised himself for it. It wasn't enough to stop him from lifting Y/N's chin and pulling them in for a deep kiss, having been yearning for the pleasure all day.

Y/N felt their heart race and their stomach jumping over itself. Their lips pulled and tugged against Ardyn's. His warm breath on their face felt inviting, washing away the fears Y/N had. So what if it didn't work out in the end? Y/N thought to themself. Who cared about opposing sides when this felt so right?

Ardyn ended the kiss before it had the opportunity to become heated. He pulled away, nuzzling his nose against Y/N's and pecked their cheek. "I'll call on you."

"Promise?" Y/N breathed.

"Do you trust me?" Ardyn countered with a playful smirk.

"I guess so." Y/N shrugged and grinned. They were surprised when Ardyn gave them a final kiss to their mouth before he got back on the chocobo.

"Sleep well, my dear." A final glance of longing was shared, and Ardyn drifted off into the darkness as if he had been a shadow himself.

Y/N stood near the road leading to their residence, letting their chaotic feelings and the euphoria settle before making the trek back to their house. Y/N stopped in their tacks when someone up ahead had been waiting for them. Their eyes roamed over the shocked expression of their aunt who looked as if they had seen a daemon in the flesh.

"Now it all makes sense. Why you've been more enthusiastic lately." The older woman trailed off, still in shock and disbelief at what they had witnessed.

"How long were you standing there?" Y/N's voice hitched.

"Long enough!" The older woman exclaimed with a huff. "Of all the people in Lucis--of Eos--you've been messing around with Niflheim's chancellor? Oh six hells, Y/N!"

"Wait you don't--!"

"Have you hit your head?! We are at war, Y/N! He's dangerous! How long have you been trying to keep this in the dark?"

Y/N didn't say a word, knowing their aunt was right to a degree. However they didn't take kindly to what was said about Ardyn. Their disdain must've been evident, for they watched their aunt's expression become neutral. The fright though never left the older woman's eyes.

"Are you going to tell the rest of the family?" Y/N numbly asked.

"No, that's not my dirty laundry to air out." The woman closed her eyes, said a silent prayer to the gods then looked upon their neiph with sorrow. She walked up to Y/N, grasping either side of their shoulders while looking firmly at them.

"Do you care for this man?"

Y/N swallowed, and nodded. There was no point in denying their feelings. Not when they had already been caught red handed.

Y/N's aunt sighed, letting them go. "I thought as much. Come. We have much to talk about."

Y/N raised a brow, taken back by the sudden change in demeanor. "I'm sorry?"

"You heard me, come." Their aunt gestured with her head. "Let's take a few laps around the house before we go in. Tell me more about him."

"Why?"

"Oh Y/N, don't be so obtuse!" Their aunt raised a brow at them. "If my neiph is going to canoodle around with one of the most dangerous men to walk this star, you might as well have someone to confide in! I don't want you to be alone in this mess."

Y/N didn't believe their face could get much redder than it did now. They were thankful to the gods, to whatever was listening, that Ardyn wasn't around to have witnessed the commotion.

As Y/N walked side by side with their aunt toward the home, an unsteady silence grew between them. Neither wanted to address the underlying issue at hand but Y/N's aunt cleared her throat.

"Your mother isn't going to be alright with this."

"I'll cross that bridge when I get there..."

"More like you'll burn it to the ground." Y/N's aunt forewarned. "You know how she feels about imperials."

There was a part of Y/N after this moment, that wished they had ignored all reason and would've left with Ardyn and the chocobo.

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[uncleardyn]

FFXV for the ask game :]

the main cast for this game is super strong and their friendship feels so genuine! there's a reason that despite the game's flaws, people still adore our boy band roadtrippers to this day, me included. i think the appeal of the game wouldn't be nearly as strong, nor the tragedy as great, if the four of them didn't have the energy of Guys Wanting To Hang Out.

also ARDYN IZUNIA THE GUY EVER HE IS IN THIS GAME AND I HAVE EXTREMELY NORMAL FEELINGS ABOUT HIM AND HIS ROLE AND HIS EVERYTHING I AM NORMAL ABOUT HIM. WHAT 5TH PARTY MEMBER UNCLE ARDYN AU I DONT HAVE ANYTHING LIKE THAT

[wounddread]

hey!!! i followed for the ardyn content!!! but i was curious about your ire tags??? is this an oc??? id love to hear about them!! <3

omg hello fellow ardyn-lover!! <3 ahhhhh yeah ire is my oc 👉👈 she's my oc x canon for ardyn lol that's why you probably see them a lot together in my tags 🖤 SO cringe of me but tysm for humoring me 🖤🖤🖤 i guess to start, she's one of my angel ocs!! and she's my personal fave :) i've got this like. whole huge fic in the works about them i've been writing for years now that my friend @vince-prime REALLY helped me with including adding in his own ocs. we brainstorm together and i do the writing :) ardyn needs someone who would defy the gods for him, yenno? and ire is kinda like. the culmination of that i guess 🤍 and she's also the "he asked for no pickles" wife lol i love ire because she stops at nothing if it means he gets a chance at happiness, gods and devils be damned. she is a force of absolute nature and i find her fascinating because all the angels in my fic have slight human qualities about them, whether it's lust or cruel fascination or curiosity or even selfishness, and she's no different :) but her human characteristics culminate into... persistence and eternity. it's the vibe of like. she'd burn down heaven to keep him warm. and the way love can become a purely neutral force because you won't bend to the laws of fate and whatnot. yeah. idk, i think she's cool lol 🖤 i have an ire aesthetic/ardyn/ffxv blog if u wanna check it out @ire-in-reverence :) all things that remind me of her are under the 🤍 tag and all the ardyn things are under the ♥️ tag. and the "iredyn" tag stands for the ship name i gave them :)

[katetorias]

if you ship prompto with ardyn you are a capital F fucking Freak

[sillylittlevulpine]

I've got an Ardyn Body Pillow that I've just commissioned and I'm so very excited about it! ^^

I'm literally feeling so happy about it. I got the concept sketches tonight and sent payments over. It's official!! Lineart is being done this week

Go support @savage-rhi

I had no idea where to even look and guess who helped me look. Also if you hadn't posted your body pillow I wouldn't have been brave enough to ask anyone lmao

Why is everyone in Ardyn hell so nice??? We're all heads over heels for the creepiest Bastard I've ever seen in a game. And yet literally the chillest Fandom space I've had the pleasure to walk in. Like lots of adult content over here but there is absolutely no disrespect towards anyone ever over here. Such a breath of fresh air. This is the first Fandom I've joined in on the adult side. I've been so pleasantly surprised. I absolutely LOVE all you guys with my whole heart! Everyone I've interacted with is a sweetheart!

💜💜💜💜💜

[rosewoodprincess]

Finished the main story of Final Fantasy XV! :)

Also played through Episode Gladio and playing through Episode Ignis atm :)

[krisssssssy]

After careful consideration I’ve decided Ardyn is just superior in every way to every villain ever

He’s the best one, we can all go home now

[starshcwer]

( a cryptic message | @curenone )

“ i would be careful , if i was you. ” (7 or 15 verse anything i <3 tifa)

though iris had given her plenty of updates from her brother, tifa hadn't been able to shake the feeling of hearing the initial news reports about noctis' death. the feeling as though someone had wrapped their hands around her heart and squeezed and the feeling of her entire world tilted on its axis were feelings she'd hoped she'd never encounter again, but she had been strong enough to force herself to anchor with the reminder of her charge–––– she had people to see to safety. she'd staved off her tears until iris & talcott were tucked into their beds in the leville. her own room was the perfect, private place to allow herself to release the feelings she'd buried in her heart.

the truth had been attainable at any time. noctis' number was almost always at her most recent, with prompto's just behind, but the thought of receiving a report that she knew was accurate was almost more frightening than having no confirmation. what sort of reply would she have received if he wasn't there to respond? would she have received one at all? with gladiolus reportedly on his way to visit his sister, there had been no need to find out. any message she sent wouldn't bring them to lestallum any faster, & so she'd resigned herself to wait to see if their reunion came. it did. it was a series of moments she would never forget. from when he entered her sight as she entered the leville's lobby to the next moment when he was wrapped in her hold. it was difficult not to notice how her mood improved. even the melancholy that had come with temporary departure to cross a few hunts off their list wasn't enough to snuff out her good cheer–––– not when she knew they would come back soon.

the knowledge did little for the restlessness she felt, & so she found herself wandering the lestallum streets long after the moon had risen with pegglar outlook her final destination, the glow coming from the meteor a welcome & calming sight.

there were very few people wandering about, so tifa paid them very little mind until someone joined her at the lookout railing–––– a bit too close for comfort, but not close enough that he couldn't be ignored.

until he spoke. i would be careful, if i was you.

his words caused an instant reaction. she pushed away from the railing, putting some distance between them. it wasn't quite enough for her to throw her fists up, but she was instantly on guard. there were a number of questions running through her mind, but, in the moment, she could only manage a single word.

❛ what? ❜

her eyes were locked onto him. a few of his features were obscured by the shadows cast by the lestallum street lights, but something about him sent a shiver up her spine, even without a full view. she took another step away, deciding instantly that any inquiries she had about the odd statement weren't worth it.

❛ your concern is... appreciated...but can handle myself just fine, thank you. ❜

[hotnhowling]

getting messed up/drunk tonight so i might tend to the rest of the nsfw Ardyn prompts I got 👀🖤

[nossumusmanus]

He is absolutely not kneeling on the floor with the two puppies, rubbing their bellies as they wriggle about and attempt to drown his hand in licks.

Absolutely not. Just like he has absolutely not already named them -- Amatus for the (seemingly) more affectionate of the two, and Donatus for the one that keeps periodically becoming distracted by his tail.

[the-alarm-system]

A Guide: Encouraging Separation in Plurality

Hello! I'm Ardyn, and I decided to make this guide because after talking to many systems, I've come to realize that moving from a near medianhood to a full multiplicity may encourage better function for certain systems. For us any identity blurriness brings a lot of pain that has been aided by further separation and amnesiac barriers. Before you put an awful judgement on this, remember that healing is different for everyone, and breaking down barriers isn't best for everyone. This is up to the system, there is no guilt on wanting to do what is best for your system.

RADQUEERS DONT TOUCH

This guide will hold many different exercises and ideas that have been taken from tulpamancy and my own experiences.

first I'd say get situated with identity grounding and also following the "The Body is a Car" exercise within these sources

Identity Grounding

Guide to Switching

Building up Distinction

Separate Journals/Diaries

A seperate journal or diary that nobody can write in but that headmate is a good way to help a headmate build up their identity. They will be able to write down their own experiences and their own feelings, and this seperate space gives reinforces the idea that they are ultimately apart from you.

Separate Accounts with a Separate Feed

Something that pushed for the blur was having similar feeds, seeing my interest would push me to the front and cause issues for Vincent. He ended up making his own account on reddit where he is able to join subreddits that appeal to solely his interest, and it would help keep him at front instead of pull someone else.

Distinct Hobbies

encourage your headmates to pick up hobbies that are not something you may be interested in, hobbies give way to individuality as now they may seek others who share that hobby or spaces online that appeals to that hobby.

Different Clothing and Ownership

Assign different clothing and other items to headmates, let them pick out their own jacket and may they be the only ones to wear that jacket. Let them have their own perfume, let them have their own bag, let them have their own keychain for the car keys. This won't just give you that barrier, but also can be used as a form of identity grounding during a blur. When in blur, you will be able to tell whose fronting based on what clothing makes you feel more yourself.

Different Friends

This option may be more difficult, but it works very efficiently. Let your headmates have their own friend, I mean it. Giving them someone outside the system that they themselves can solely talk to is absolutely perfect in giving that split. Interacting and communication outside the body and encouraging unmasking will do wonders.

Drop Part Language

If you really want to encourage separation, you will have to drop the idea that you are all pieces of another. This is however a preference, speak to your headmates about it. Speak to them about terms they may prefer, maybe customized role names, let them be themselves. Push to yourself too that these are different people, not parts of you. But like I said, if parts language isn't an issue for you, then you might not have to change after all :P but I recommend it for this all to work.

Identity Separating Exercises

Now as you have pushed the formation of these headmates, now it's your goal to start separating them more and more through these exercises

Remember: Fake it until you make it

Being consistent in these exercises will be great, but you also have to make sure you believe that they are working. Plurality is very much a brain game, you have power over yourself and the more you believe these separations the more they will be. Some of these exercises are purely for pushing the belief, I recommend having a collection of proof on your plurality to refer to whenever you get doubtful.

I also recommend joining a tulpamancy community such as a discord or reddit, even if you don't practice tulpamancy, these people have so much trust in themselves and the process that it starts to rub off on you.

Separation Meditation

If you are able to visualize and even after doing all the above you still feel like your headmate hasn't fully left you, this exercise may be useful. In this meditation, you are to visualize the headmate in front of you. Then repeat "___ is a separate person from me" repeatedly for however long you like once a day.

Discussions

Speak to your headmates, ask questions about their lives

Here is a good source on that

The best route to take is to discuss opinions and specifically focus on what you disagree on, this will reinforce in your mind that this person is not you, this person does not agree with you, this person has their own opinion. Focus on those ideas until they really settle, and maybe also record these disagreements in your proof collection.

Affirmations

If you are a bit too busy for these things, constant affirmation throughout the day are both simple and helpful. Here is a good list

"__ is a seperate person from me"

"the system has entirely different and seperate people"

"___ is real and a seperate person"

"the system is noticeably distinct"

at first it may feel silly, but like I said, fake it until you make it. These will reinforce ideas.

Building Up Amnesiac Barriers

This may be more controversial, but for us these barriers help a ton. I would like to say that we already had blackout amnesia to begin with, but these exercises made them "worse". There are many reasons why a system may want to have higher amnesiac barriers, ours being privacy and independence, try to avoid judgement on this decision. The Switching Guide above also has an exercise that will push lost time.

"Cancel Recall"

When a memory from another headmate tries to seep into your thought process, immediately cover that memory and say to yourself "This memory isn't mine to remember". Perhaps visualize a door closing on it or a lock appearing on that memory. Mentally assign that memory to the correct headmate and move on

Affirmation

Affirmations that may help these barriers can be used situationally, just whenever you try and remember a time another headmate fronted think "No, I don't remember"

Headspace Tools

If you have a headspace, try using creation. Imagine cutting memory ties off with everyone else that can only temporarily be connected when agreed upon by both parties. Maybe also set up a headspace memory lock system.

Using Remnants left behind

When I say this I mean use something such as text messages a headmate left behind and when scrolling through them, focus and think "This wasn't me, I don't remember typing this".

Memory Redirection

Most times it's harder to push a memory away than just redirect it. When redirecting memory, for example you start to remember something another headmate did in meatspace, recite "that wasn't me, what did I do during this time" and attempt to recall your time within the headspace instead.

FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT, REMEMBER THAT

what do you guys think? any changes we should make? we would love to hear how this guide impacted your system!