#Astral faq

[theguildawards]

Hello guildmates!

The Nomination Period is now closed! Below the cut you will find a complete list of all the fanart nominations received for The Guild Awards this term! The mobile-friendly version can also be found in a Google Doc here that has the complete list!

You can find the list of all the fanfiction nominations here!

If you do not see your nomination, or you find issues with the links, please reach out to us as soon as possible!

We are going to give you 2 weeks time to enjoy all the pieces nominated for this term! We strongly encourage that when you view a work of art or read a fanfiction, please reblog or leave a comment to let the creators know how much their work and talent is appreciated!

The voting period will begin November 15th and end November 29th at midnight PST!

In order to be able to vote, you will need to login. We will be posting the link to the voting form on the first day of the voting session.

Got a question? Check out our FAQ Google Doc or send us an ask!

Message one of the mods directly: @classysassy9791 @phoenix-before-the-flame @kiliinstinct @ratretro @phoneboxfairy

Thank you to everyone who nominated for making this term absolutely wonderful and happy voting!

[please reblog to help spread the love of these amazing creators!]

FANART

Best Action/Adventure

"True Heavenly Body Magic: Sema"  by @robboyu

"Team Natsu" by @astral-fairyy

Best AU/AR

“...and she took my breath away” by @kaleilaart

“the haters can’t stop me” by @captainuranium543

“Cobra’s forms” by @thehiddenrewrite

"Compilations and Requests: 13. Castle"  by @gymjunkie412

"✨witches AU✨"  by @fantazi13

"Happy Gajeel Day" by @gajeeyenjoyer

"gratsu frozen au" by @jiwasaissappy

Best Canon 

“Troubled Trio” by @dravendraws

"Red, The Colour of Life" by @pencilofawesomeness

"For the first time... I'm scared of Natsu's flames..." by @marisashinx

"untitled" by @g0ldenlumiere

Best Angst

“Stay with me” by @acejk-arts

“Happy Rogue Day🖤🐸” by @oryu404

Best Dark

“God’s Gift” by @phoenix-before-the-flame

"Acnologia Eats Irene"  by @love---mandy

"Manipulation upon Manipulation" by @werewolfcave

Best Humor/Parody

“Glowstick Mode Activated” by @castkorb

“comedically jacked baby” by @captainuranium543

“He tried his best😔” by @acnologias-ass

"Ora? Ora!"  by @fantazi13

"Pay back" by @shiiro-arts

"average dragon slayer meetup..." by @philophobic-honeybee

Best Kiss

“Untitled” by @lidiscr

" 🌱🌿" by @gajeelenjoyer

Best Romance

“a soft Lokana” by @artsophiehml

"Nali Commission" by @minnimayhem

Best LGBTQ+ Romance

“Day 1: Cursed” by @mintyfreshi

“Causing problems and sucking face” by @phoenix-before-the-flame

"I know what you tell your friendssssss" by @zqttixx

Best Character

“Lucy in a starry dress” by @firapolemos05

“My first fashion icon was Lucy” by @hyun-illus

"Mavis Vermillion!" by @kuratamashi

Best Duo/Pairing

“my girls <3” by @fourclovermoon

"Fairy Tail Platonic Week: Day 5" by @pencilofawesomeness

"Leave this to us" by @celestialrayna

Best Group Depiction

“Team Natsu” by @ars-de-elysium

“Team Saloon” by @zai-doodles

“It’s nice to have a family” by @classysassy9791

Best Manga Coloring

“💚A SIGH OF RELIEF IN NATURE💚” by @fairy-edits

“FT Big Project” by @fairy-tail-trash

"My Character Design is Peak" by @fairytail-multishipper

‘"Fairy Tail/Lolu Colouring" by @almaween

Best Redraw 

“The Sky Sisters” by @cloudindeed

"Natsu Redraw" by @mintyfreshii

"erza redraw" by @raptortier

Best Overall

“Art Contest” by @pencilequipped

"Like Some Kind of Supernova" by @ziidoodles

"Inktober Day 4: Spell" by @kaleilaart

[fbczine]

Before we open contributor applications, the mods would like to answer questions raised through responses from the Interest Check and expand upon our carrd’s guidelines/FAQ.

If you are potentially considering applying for the zine as a contributor, please take the time to look over this post and read the carrd. 

Zine’s Themes: 

For our second zine, we decided to have a centralized theme for the overall project: investigation. Solving mysteries, puzzles, and problems are key elements of Remedy games. All pieces featured within the zine will focus on these ideas. 

The Oceanview is a connecting point between the Alan Wake and Control universes. It is a place of power individuals pass through on their way to somewhere else, so it’s had many guests over the years. However, pitches for the zine do not have to feature the Oceanview, they can involve different settings featured or referenced in these games, excluding the Oldest House. 

Interest Check Feedback

During the interest check, we received several common questions we would like to address:

Can we submit pitches related to Alan Wake? 

Yes, as both Alan Wake and Control both fall under the Remedy-verse, we want the zine to have a diverse spread of content featuring characters and themes from both games. 

Are Alan Wake 2 spoilers allowed? 

The zine will release a year after the first game, so we will be allowing content featuring spoilers. All pieces with spoilers will have a warning tag in the zine’s table of contents, allowing consumers to pick and choose what content to enjoy. 

Are meta/theory-crafting pitches allowed? 

No, the zine will only be featuring fanart and fanfiction. 

What about lore related documents such as dossiers/letters/case files etc? 

Yes. As with our previous zine, in-universe documentation is welcome so long as it fits the zine’s themes and criteria. 

Can I submit something which has already been posted to social media? 

No, all contributors must submit a new, original piece of content never shared before. 

Is there any specific content which will not be allowed in the zine? 

We will not be accepting typewritten, out of context manuscript pages. If a typewritten manuscript page from Alan happens to be one part of your overall story, that’s fine. 

No pieces featuring places found within the Oldest House. As much as we love the Astral Plane, the Quarry, and the Clocks Threshold, we want the zine to feature many of the other interesting settings within this universe!

All art pieces must be polished lineart or equivalent. We will not accept sketches. 

Pitch Process 

Please do NOT submit pitches that state “I’ll draw/write anything” – these will be automatically rejected. 

Please submit three detailed pitches. Include any characters or ships featured in the piece along with the general idea. Give us the elevator pitch.  

If you’re pitching a piece featuring shipping content, please state the overall plot of the piece. The mods will not be accepting stories that do not take into account the zine’s investigative themes. 

All art pieces will need to have a background. No negative white space will be allowed. 

The mods will be trying to diversify the zine’s content through the provided pitches. Of your three pitches, the mods will select what pitch to move forward with based on the zine’s tentative content spread, so please make sure these pitches are something you are passionate about and willing to create. 

Collaboration and the Creation Process

Remedy fans are a passionate bunch. Love for these games is shown in each and every creative work. And just like Remedy collaborates to bring us these amazing games, we are looking for that same dedication for the Oceanview Guestbook zine. 

We would like each of our applicants to feel comfortable collaborating with both the mods as well as their fellow contributors. We will be encouraging contributors to share WIPs with each other through more organized check-ins to receive feedback. With each phase of the creation process, the mods will provide detailed feedback and constructive critique with each individual contributor. 

Our primary mode of communication will be through Discord. The mods will be available should contributors need any assistance, to communicate any unforeseen circumstances, or to answer questions which may arise throughout the creation process. 

Final Notes

The mods are fans of the Remedy universe and love the games. We want to talk and create with fellow fans. This project is for the community, and we can’t underscore that enough. This is why our previous and next zine are digital and free. We don’t want to hide the fanworks behind a paywall. This unofficial project is made for fans by fans as a labor of love. 

We hope you’ll join us on this journey!

– The Admin Team

[shadowwalkingwitch]

Introduction and Table of Contents

Hello, I am Nox and I am a male Umbra Witch. I use the power that the shadows and the dark give to empower my spells. I worship Nyx, Erebus, Persephone, and Hades.

I'm looking for other, active 18+ witch blogs to follow so feel free to message and follow and I will follow back. Especially if you post about the following topics

Umbra witchcraft

Draconic/Dragon witchcraft

Night magic

Death magic

Cthonic Deities

Void magic

Lunar magic

Astrology

Tarot

Cartomancy

*DNI WARNING: MAGA, NAZIs, TERFs, ANYONE who spreads hate can stay the hell off of my blog.

This post will continue to grow as I will use it as a Table of Contents as I begin adding back my own spells. This can be found below under the keep reading link.

*Warning* This is a curse and hex positive blog. Utilizing a hex or curse is like wielding any kind of weapon. It takes training and respect for the weapon being used.

If you would like an energy reading, cartomancy reading, or if you just really like my content feel free to send me a tip on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowwalkingwitch

Consider tipping $3.00 to my Ko-Fi for the below services.

Cartomancy Readings - Open

Energy Readings - Open

Sigil Requests - Open

Tarot Readings - Open

TABLE OF CONTENTS

*Note* My oc posts will be in green text

My Rituals/Spells/Curses

Detecting your own energy

Connecting with Umbra energy

Connecting with your Umbra Guardian

Summoning a Shadow Person

Prosperity Spell

Mirrored Empath Shield

Don't Notice Me Ward

Umbra Dart Curse

Penance Stare Curse

Anon Hate Curse

Umbra Cloaking

The Umbra

Overview

The Umbra and Me

Umbra Guardians

Shadow People

My First Shadow Encounter

Areas of the Umbra - The Black Plains

Erebus and the Umbra

Umbra Orb Companions

Umbra Witchcraft Tips & Tools

Umbra Witchcraft FAQ

Umbra Grounding

Umbra Witch Self-Care Tips

Umbra Witchcraft Tools & Associations 

Creating an Umbra Tether

Sigil Alphabet

Spirit Companions

Shula and Noctis

Cthonic Deity Posts

Nyx, the Primordial Goddess of the Night

Erebus, the Primordial God of Darkness 

My Creations

Persephone and Hades Phone Backgrounds

Sigil of Spiritual and Astral Connection

Sigil of Luck and Good Fortune

Sigil of Calm and Peace

Sigil of Spiritual Communication

Witch's Door Sigil

Autumn Snowflakes

Happy Halloween

Autumn and Winter Moodboard

Sigil of Protection

Miscellaneous

My Natal Chart

[kociamieta]

hi i’m jaga and i draw stuff sometimes

spam blog: @kociokwiki

rain world oc blog: @astral-realities

art tag: #my art

ko-fi

toyhouse

artfight

some faq below

you can use my art as a pfp, as long as you credit me

please don’t repost my art though

the #oc tag is for anything i make, not related to existing games or series etc (“original content”, if you so wish)

brushes

[shepherds-of-haven]

Nevermind FINALLY GOT IT!! Had to keep reloading my save until I got my victory 😵‍💫

I’m still curious about some of the factors being used “tip the scales”- if you can share though.

Okay, back to playing the game. I got Alpha build and I’m antsy to read all of it, so I can finally go to bed.

This literally me staring at the screen.

(The first message for context)

Hiiii Goodmorning!! (Or goodnight- not sure which it is for you lol) 😊 So, idk if you’ve answered this or not. I don’t think I saw it on the FAQ. But I wanted to inquire about the Briony fight scene. I know it isn’t completed and I think randomly generated, right? But it also says some factors are being looked at for potential outcomes. Well, I was wondering, what are the factors behind a higher chance of winning?? 😭😭😭I guess I’m a bit confused and…mayybbeee just a bit overwhelmed- I keep losing. Because my MC still holds 7 words of power and has been winning all the battles through strength(physique), magic, and nerves. All are in the 80s. Has 28% , 13% and 21% for the 3 magic types 47% for Swordsmanship 70s for Mind 80s for Wits Yet somehow can’t win a fight against Bri Bri- not only that, most of the powers are blocked off. I only had 3 available 🤔💭 But when I played just an hour prior, when most of my stats were low or untouched; not only were 5 of the magic options unlocked to use. But I won. Seems like Now that my stats are high, I can’t win for Kakin Hael. lol sorry for the long post, this fight just has me curious about how the generated outcome works and what exactly it’s using. If you can or want to answer, that is. If not, that’s okay. ❤️

Hi there, it looks like your magic types (Astral, Psionic, and Arcane) are quite low for this chapter! While the general magic stat is also very important, the different magical sub-schools are extremely important too: I'd recommend training in at least one of those on your days off, because a large part of the battles in the game check those for your chances of success! In addition, Briony is a fearsomehand-to-hand and sword fighter, so it would help a lot if you had a higher Swordsmanship stat (either through training or by purchasing a better sword earlier in the game). Also, having your real weapon in the arena, not killing Nathe (which makes Briony angrier and way likelier to go all-out against you), having a legendary version of your weapon, and how well you did in Nathe's fight and what your health is all factor into the odds of winning Briony's battle!

Hope that helps! 😁

[punkitt-is-here]

checked your FAQ before asking but i apologize if you’ve been asked this before! i saw that you make your game assets in firealpaca, what brush(es?) and canvas size do you use? i got my start doing digital art in firealpaca but for whatever reason it had never occurred to me that it could be used to make game assets, that’s cool as hell!

Haha, depends on the game! I use the pixel brushes and the regular pen brush with antialiasing turned off. For Astral Guard, it's done in multiples of 16 so it adheres to the grid of RPGMaker 2003. For Susan Taxpayer, everything is contextual to the graphic. So really the canvas size should be whatever fits your needs the best!

[clowncary]

SHIFTER FAQ

Am I a shifter?

-That depends, are you looking to BE one or are you one by your own knowledge. No one can tell you if you are a shifter or not until you provide evidence for or against.

I am a shifter, what does that mean?

-A shifter is anyone who can shift metaphysically or physically into a nonhuman, mythical, fictional or real creature. Metaphysical includes spiritual, astral, and aural. Physical includes somatic, beserker shifts, sensory, and exolimb shifts. These are all physical in one way or another, whether that be another physical body tied to your physical body through spiritual means or a permanent physical change in you brought about by senses. Shifters may also be named pshifters, intrashifters, or reashifters for specific ways they shift.

So all alterhumans who shift through berserker or spiritual are shifters?

-No. It is an self assigned label first. Alterhumans can be shifters too, but only if they say that shifts change their physical body. If an alterhuman has a sensory shift and leaves the shift without having grown any physical changes (gradually changing perception, sensory shifts feeling less intense overtime, physical body adapting those senses to everyday), then they don't necessarily meet the requirements of what a shifter would be.

Can I be taught how to shift/be a shifter?

-No. You can only be manipulated, or know yourself through months/years of exploration. Manipulation was common, and some cults hiding as packs may try to tell you that you can become a shifter easily. That's manipulation, do not listen to them.

Is it okay if I am learning about shifters?

-Yes! It's better that people learn about us and how our community is. We are constantly evolving and changing, and our community is only getting better by the year! Please, learn our culture and our people because we're not a monolith.

How do shifters meta/physically shift?

-We shift through different ways and with different methods. If you mean how our bodies change, that depends on what kind of shift AND, again, your method. A method may be the reason why a shifter is not shifting the way they want. Physically, a shifter may experience muscles moving and expanding to fit larger body parts, or phenotypes like whiskers show up too. Some shifters morph metaphysically, some feel their bones shift and others simply can't shift at all.

Do all shifters need to shift?

-Definitely no. Many of us cannot because we don't live in perfect conditions, many of us are adults with jobs, some of us are kids with school. We simply can't keep up with the facade of humanity. The reason why many of us do shift is because we either did it once before, or because our bodies have a reaction to something and triggers it. Shifters who can't shift are welcome. As I said, shifters are those who can metaphysically and physically shift into another being, but that doesn't mean that they cannot say they are shifters if they don't shift. Some can't shift at all, and others only shift once every 10 years.

What does being a shifter feel like?

-Like a walking beast.

Am I biologically an animal as a shifter?

-That's up to you to decide. Talk to your family about your culture towards shifters/myths, or do your own digging. Some claim to be biological, some don't.

Does shifting hurt?

-Depends on your pain tolerance. Shifting shouldn't kill you or injure you for long periods of time. If you have pain for months, that's not shifting. Shifting can HURT like hell, and it may be the biggest reason people don't shift. Dopamine and other hormones can get people addicted to it sometimes. Be careful. Always tell people where you are going when you shift.

Is there proof for shifting?

-Yes. There is proof. But the proof exists within small circles most people will literally never share with other people. We have progress pictures, we have pictures showing evidence of shifting and how it works. But it's not confirmed to be TRUE, or CONSISTENT. So the proof and evidence is only used for subjective cases of shifting, not objective truth.

Is there an age range for shifting?

-No but there are spikes in when you do shift. Puberty and old age can allow shifting to be easier or harder.

Physical changes like hair and eye color changing is fake, yes or no?

-Maybe. Depends on what you individually experience.

Disability, mental illness, and clinical lycanthropy, are they issues?

-Yes. Disability can get in the way, so can mental illness. Do not STRESS your body or mind to shift. It's not okay or healthy. Zoanthropes and endels experience physical/somatic shifts but are NOT the same as shifters due to the origin of the identity. The spaces for shifters are not always safe for those who cannot double bookkeep or practice safe distancing if shifting is distressing.

Can I be a polyshifter?

-Yes! You can metaphysically shift AND physically shift into MANY creatures. The thing about shifters is that our brains aren't hardwired to one animal's DNA or biology. That is why many dislike the theory of biology in shifter spaces. Your brain recognizes what creature it wants to be shifted into, and sends that to your body, in which your body shifts accordingly. Other external factors are at play like the method, your type of shifting etc etc.

Do I need blood for shifting?

-Whoever told you that you need blood should be removed from shifter spaces. Not only is that harmful, a biohazard, and a lie- but you wouldn't accomplish anything.

Shifting is not real and lines up with schizophrenia, forced hallucinations, etc.

-Declaring this not only hurts the people you want to "protect", but it literally means that endels and such are the very thing you hate. If you see anyone say this, please call them ableist and move on.

Can I be a shifter AND alterhuman/endel?

-Yes. It's important to recognize the differences between them all though.

What is the shifter symbol?

-⥀✶

flags made by @harloqui and @aphelion-alifer

[shadowgast-recs-weekly]

Look below the cut for eight great fics featuring Wild Magic and other strange magical mishaps! And also! Don't forget to leave comments and kudos if you liked the fics!

Exercises in Humility by talesofsymphoniac (1808,General) Warnings: None

Essek loses his hair instead of Fjord

Reccer says: It's a pretty silly premise, but gets into deep feelings about where Caleb and Essek are during the Aeor trip

The Baa-llad of Essek and Sheepleb by allmadeofstardust (574,General) Warnings: none

Jester decides to get Essek to kiss sheepleb

Reccer says: It's some soft, cute, fluff!

Wild Magic Surge by literalfuckinggarbage (4907,General) Warnings: none

A wild magic surge de-ages Caleb into a seven year-old Bren.

Reccer says: It's very sweet

Wild Magic is a Bitch by literalfuckinggarbage (5478,General) Warnings: None

A wild magic surge de-ages Essek into a toddler. Cuteness ensues

Reccer says: Its just so precious! Little Essek is adorable and polite and just so sweet

Something Fundamentally Wrong by ProcrastinatingPalindrome (3214,Teen) Warnings: None

Essek touches a strange magical pillar in Aeor and accidentally turns into a strange but cute little creature with far too many legs

Reccer says: It's very cute and silly

A Flumph for Your Thoughts by toneofjoy (3715,Teen) Warnings: None

Caleb gets turned into a flumph

Reccer says: It's very sweet, but also has Caleb being a bit of a brat (in a good way)

Everything in Aeor is Fine by mousecookie (18017,Teen) Warnings: Body horror

Essek and Caleb discover a dark object in the depths of Aeor. It begins to subtly corrupt the mind of whoever comes into contact with it.

Reccer says: With switching perspectives, this fic is able to dive deep into the thoughts and emotions of both Caleb and Essek.

And two recs each for wild magic is for lovers by jakia (1870,Teen) Warnings: none

Set directly post 135, five ways Caleb or Essek experienced a wild magic surge

Reccer 1 says: It's a fun and cute exploration of the wild magic table Reccer 2 says: It's a lovely look at what could have happened to Caleb and Essek during some of the Aeor wild magic surges. Wild Magic surge number 5 is my favorite.

soft and safe by royalgreen (allyoop) (1323,General) Warnings: none

Essek cuddles sheepleb as they head through the astral sea

Reccer 1 says: Sheep cuddles! Love confessions! Polymorph Shenanigans! It's a wonderful bit of fluff, and even has fanart! Reccer 2 says: Goes AU after c2e136, so Essek is the one carrying Sheepleb when the Mighty Nein enter the Astral Sea and approach Cognouza. It's the Sheepleb cuddling scene we all wanted to see and that canon cruelly denied us.

Aeor is for Lovers is an 18+ Shadowgast Discord server. The above fanfic recommendations were pulled from our community for this weekly event. All fics, unless otherwise specified, will primarily feature Shadowgast. And hey! Don't forget to leave comments and kudos for the lovely authors! Have any questions about what this is? Check out the FAQ! Next week’s theme is our recurring theme: Old Favorites!

[crisiscutie]

House of Sephiroth FAQ and Lore

What is House of Sephiroth?

House of Sephiroth is a romantic tragicomedy with hints of mystery. It focuses on an amnesiac darling (called the HoS Darling) and her deep connection to the six Yandere versions of Sephiroth: OG FF7/Jenova!Sephiroth, Dissidia Sephiroth, C.C. Sephiroth (Crisis Core: Nibelheim Incident), FF7R Sephiroth, Female Sephiroth and AC Sephiroth.

A divine force has transported the Darling and the Sephiroths to a peculiar  house in a mysterious astral dimension. By the grace of the divine power, all Sephiroths must use the house as a base of operations to fulfill their aspirations and to interact with their darling.

As the darling plunges into a series of exhilarating, disturbing and (sometimes) heartwarming adventures, will she be able to uncover her true identity while surviving six crazed Sephiroths holding a deep, twisted love for her?

Please note: while HoS is a somewhat silly Yandere AU, it will contain Dead Dove: Do Not Eat content. Prominent kinks include, but are not limited to: Non-Con/Dubcon, Femdom, Breeding, Edge Play, Fear Play, Futanari, Size Difference, Mommy/Daddy Kink, Nursing/Lactation Kink, Impregnation, Pregnancy, Monster Pregnancy, Rough Sex, Mind Break, Teratophilia/Monster sex, etc... This is not to say fluffy/comical content is off the table, but these are Yandere Sephiroths at their best and worst. I will pull no punches when times are rough for the darling. 

Of course, you guys are welcomed to send requests/prompts/ideas for this AU and discuss it! Adhere to the rules.

Use the #House of Sephiroth AU tag to see all the headcanons, scenarios, asks, and the occasional fics.

What’s the Story Behind the Sephiroths? 

Five of the Sephiroths were pulled from alternate realities where they achieved their goals and were ready to start their takeover of the cosmos. C.C. Sephiroth is the only exception to this, as he was taken prematurely, during the Nibelheim Incident, and suddenly placed in this astral dimension. This is a big reason why his mommy issues intensified.

All Sephiroths claim the darling as their own, and she can feel the sincerity of their words, yet she cannot confirm them... As the Sephiroths clashed with each other, they knew they had to collaborate and coexist if they wanted to continue their goals and remain in this peculiar home that confined their darling. After many heated negotiations, they agreed to share the darling, alternating who had priority each week. 

They may coexist for the moment, but each Sephiroth is covertly plotting to get rid of the others, take the darling for themselves and become the master of all realities... 

Will Other Sephiroths Appear in the AU?

It’s possible, as recurring guests! It is essential for them to stand out in their own role through a distinguishable look and personality, rather than easily incorporated into the five main Sephiroths. e.g. Brave Exvius Sephiroth will be under 7R Sephiroth, Last Order Sephiroth will be under C.C.

Current recurring guests are KH Sephiroth, WoFF Sephiroth, Theatrhythm Sephiroth.

The six main Sephiroths and the Darling will always be the ensemble (main) cast.

Gangbang requests/prompts will always be welcomed and beloved!

Will Other FF Characters Appear in the AU? 

For now? No. Perhaps in the future, as guest stars. Don’t be afraid to share some ideas though! 

If you have a keen eye for detail, there are lots of references and important themes referencing other FF7 characters like Cloud, Aerith and etc... As they left an impression on the darling in her past life.  

What’s the Big Deal with the Darling?

Keep following the AU and you’ll find out. ;)

What is “The House”? 

A House, haha. But to give a little more information: It’s an ethereal, mysterious house situated on a (not totally) desolate world, within a peculiar astral dimension. There are mysteries within the large house the Sephiroths and the Darling have yet to uncover. 

The world itself is mostly empty, but there are occasional, hostile lifeforms and exotic nature that lie beyond the house...

Click the link above for more information on the house’s aesthetic. If you have any suggestions for more aesthetics or want to add on some ideas of your own, please feel free to send your ideas in! 

Are The Sephiroths Confined to “The House”?

The Sephiroths can leave and return as they please, but the Darling is often stuck within its boundaries. The Sephiroth she’s with can allow her to join to him now and then, but eventually the mystical house will call for her to return.

The Sephiroths go out to dominate and annihilate any other worlds they could find, in this dimension and others. Though they are often gone for these endeavors, they eventually return to the house, drawn by their darling, their alternative selves, the captivating mystery of this strange house, and the world its in...

As the AU progresses, the ethereal house will slowly reveal its secrets and the stories of its past.  

I have a question about X and Y!

I will be more than happy to answer it, but please check the masterlists and/or use the search bar to make sure it hasn’t been answered yet. Also, click the links on sentences explaining or mentioning concepts you are unsure about! Chances are, those links contain the answer you want! I link a lot to my other posts, so utilize that as much as possible. If you are still unsure, feel free to send a ask specifying what is confusing you or what you would like more information on! 

[gatheredfates]

SEA'S COMMUNITY COMPENDIUM UPDATE

Second update in a weekend? Wild! I wanted to push this one out before I went back to work and my capacity to update the Compendium would diminish. However, huge thanks to those who submitted new resources to the Google Form — it's appreciated! 🪻

As of 04/14, I have added the following resources (in no particular order) to Sea's Community Compendium for FFXIV Creatives:

LARGE SCALE

CARBUNCLE PLUSHY'S FFX|V FISH TRACKER APP — A website focused on tracking fish windows, bait, guide videos, and fish trains for community events.

PASSIADB — A list of houses for sale in Final Fantasy XIV, how many lottery bids are on each, and where to contribute using the PaissaHouse XIVLauncher plugin.

MISC

@stars-and-clouds thought they could escape me in their tags. "I have more resources!" Oh, I found them. I found them. (affectionate). All of the below are created by them!

ISHGARIAN POWER HEIRARCHY — An exploration of the power dynamics of the Ishgardian theocracy and High Houses.

A QUICK REFERENCE OF THE EORZEAN UMBRAL AND ASTRAL ERAS — A visual guide providing a summary of each Umbral and Astral Era.

Want to submit? You can either fill out the google form here, send me an ask with the relevant information contained on the Compendium, or join my Discord at SEAFLOOR (21+ only)!

As a reminder, the answer to the question of "Is my resource/community applicable to the Compendium?" is almost always a resounding yes. I want to know what's out there. I want to feature your project!

However, for the sake of clarity, I'll pop the FAQ from this post below in a read more for you to check out if you're worried. ✨

I want to put my community on the compendium but we have an application process. Is this okay?

Yes! Just note somewhere in your application that's a requirement. The only thing that is mandatory for the Compendium is that you must be open to new members or have a public-facing/accessible facet. There's no point advertising a community if no one can join it in some way!

I want to put my community on the compendium but I only have x number of members —

Also totally okay! People don't start with large communities. Activity is a must but, whether your server has two or two thousand members, if you're looking for new people to join, I'd love to help you find people.

I want to put my community on the compendium but I worry its too niche?

Okay, and? If your Eorzean Fishing Alliance has four members but you roleplay every second weekend, I still want to know about it.

What resources/communities can I add if I'm not the owner of them?

Mutual consent is extremely important to me, so anything that isn't a large-scale community OR a publicly accessible resource must be endorsed by the owner/admin/moderators in order to be added to the compendium. I operate under the assumption that a resource posted to a public space (tumblr, googledocs, youtube, etc) is open to all. A large-scale community is one with a significant member count or openly advertises itself as being accessible to everyone for whatever purpose it serves. If in doubt, please get in touch with me. I'm happy to contact your community owners for you!

How active does a community need to be?

If you find a community has not been active in about two/three months, send me a message and I'll take a look at it. Communities have ebbs and flows, especially event spaces that may take hiatuses depending on member interest/life events. I'm not strict in my implementation provided a space isn't dead. If a link or anything is broken, absolutely contact me about that.

I have [insert a question not stated here]?

No drama! Send me an ask or use the #Compendium channel in my Discord!

[awriternamedart]

Akrasia has met its end, so heres a quick FAQ with a few questions you might have about it !! (Minor spoilers if you havent finished the ficc below the break!)

What does Akrasia mean, and why did you name the fic that?

Akrasia - The state of mind in which someone acts against their better judgment through weakness of will.

I came across the word while doomscrolling pinterest while I was writing Akrasia. Fun fact, the original name for Akrasia was actually Ice Shards, Mask Fragments. But Akrasia as a word stuck with me, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized that the word really suited Sampo in the fic, and his constant back and forth with himself over his feelings for Gepard. So yeah, I renamed the fic.

Was Akrasia ever going to have a happy ending?

Nope. From the very beginning, Akrasia was meant to have an ambigious/bitter ending. It felt fitting, to me at least, because of Sampos nature, and the whole angle I took with his character.

You can actually find various hints about the ending throughout the fic, mostly in Sampos dialog and thoughts. I tried (key word tried) to write him with a flighty sort of air around him, a kinda sense of doom from the start. Sampo knew what would have to happen the moment it started.

What happened after Akrasia?

Up to intepretation! Personally, I think Gepard didnt end up joining the Astral Express, instead asking them to just keep him up to date if they ran into Sampo, up until the time the epilogue happens. Reverse Serval situation, because he is honorbound and Gepard is a military man at heart. He knows where his duty lies. But like I said, its really up to you guys and what you wanna think happened.

WHERE IS LYNX ?!

So I started writing Akrasia the month of Star Rails release, (MAY 2023 TF?!), before we knew anything about Lynx. Because I didnt want to mischaracterize her, I ended up just not writing her explicitly

Will there be any more Akrasia fics?

Yes, actually! I made an Akrasia series on Ao3 for a reason. Im planning on doing a few DanCae shots to compliment the Starch7th ones already there, as well as a few side stories for the GePo/SamPard moments that were in passing in the main story. Things like missing scenes, more sexier times, and elaboration into characters I didnt really get to explore in the base story. But Akrasia itself is done and dusted. All fics pertaining to its small lil universe will be under different names.

How old is everyone in Akrasia?

I wrote and percieved Gepard and Sampo to be in their early 30s, maybe extremely late 20s. Seele and Bronya are mid 20s, Serval is mid 30s and Natasha is late 30s early 40s. As for the Trailblazers, well we know Dan Heng is probably far older then we think, Caelus and Stelle are.. weird, and March cant fucking remember. So I wrote them all witu the idea of mentally mid 20s.

Why are Stelle and Caelus in Akrasia?

cause I wanted them to be. Like, genuinely I just didnt want to choose and I wanted both Starch and DanCae so yeah. I just said their both here.

If you want the internal lore reason, the Stelleron was unstable enough that it ended up needing another vessel to contain all of its power. So Stelle and Caelus are just really weird twins, basically. They share a level of physical connection outside of looks as well, (ie, the matching scars from cocolia) but only to extreme , permanent damage. They also trade off who uses the lance and the baseball bat at their leisure.

Why are there some plot inconsistencies ?? (they bug me the author alot)

because its fanfiction /j thats not my excuse

Nah theres actually a reason for it. Akrasia originally was written to be aroind 10k words long, and clearly thats not what fucking happened.

So i ended up going back and editting alot of scenes, removing one scene entirely that actually was pretty important and i tried to make sure i caught every error but- well yeah i missed some.

If your curious about said scene, well- Remember the drunk Sampo scene? Yeah originally they had a drunk hook up and that was the main catalyst for the story. I ended up completely scrapping the scene and changing it around as it became more of a slowburn and the scene felt more and more out of place with the story i wanted to tell.

Hell in the original manuscript for the fic they never even got together, so theres that -

Will there be a sequel to Akrasia?

maybe? Im not planning to have one but the possibility is there, though im not sure what it would entale. For now, just indulge yourself in the side stories.

Do you allow fanwork ?

hell yeah mate, and this goes for anything I post on ao3. your more then welcome to draw or write stuff based on what Ive made, to take inspiration from the ideas Ive had. Writing, alt ending, art, hell playlists if you want(strangers by kenya grace is my assigned akrasia song btw). As long as you aint takin it and claimin it as yours.

[pantachorei]

Auction #2 presents;

Yumina, Astral Express Attendant (@polyodynos)

offering the lucky winner the choice between either a custom fragrance crafted for them, services as a personal attendant for a day or an instance of spellwork of their choice.

Interact with this post to place your bids in-character! Reply, reblog, whichever you prefer! Whoever places the highest bid within 24h officially wins. Main Post & FAQ

[mr-magoriums-im-sorry-emporium]

ok can you elaborate on the act of fucking a tulpa I must ask. for a friend. I mean research purposes. I mean no reason. I mean

alright so there are two main ways you can fuck a tulpa: on the astral plane or using a host. u can do either one whether or not it's your tulpa or not

for the astral plane version, YOU will need to know and be confident in your ability to astral project, ESPECIALLY if the tulpa isn't yours since you dont have that link between your minds to make it a bit easier

for the host version, if it's someone else's tulpa: the tulpa must be able to front and the host must be able to let them (and agree)

if its your tulpa: you two must be fairly decent at co-fronting

astral plane is cool because you get to actually see the tulpa's real form, and if you're able to manipulate the astral plane in any way it could lead to some very fun applications. plus if either of you are into a kink that is impractical, dangerous, or impossible to enact in the real world, you CAN do it here. downside is tactile sensation is a tossup so you'll have to mirror stuff in your body

using a host body is cool because you don't have to concentrate on astral projection and you can just focus on the sex. if its both of you sharing your body it could be very cool for your tulpa to experience how your body feels to touch and arouse, especially if you two have different sets of genitalia

faq:

q: if my tulpa penetrates or touches me on the astral plane, will my real body react?

a: for me personally i have to really concentrate and even then it's a whisper of a phantom sensation. it doesnt feel like much but is honestly VERY cool even if its not enough tactile sensation to arouse. but then again i'm not The Best at the astral plane method

q: what happens if i'm the host in the host body agreement, and it's someone else fucking me? how does it feel?

a: depending on how your setup works, you can be co-conscious or not. i'm the original host of my body AND i'm stuck out here all of the time, so i feel it all. it's fun honestly, you get aroused by different things depending on who you're co-con with

q: does this all work with soulbonds and other types of plurality?

a: yes brother live wild and free

q: if it's a soulbond arrangement and they're a day tripper, could i theoretically go to THEIR body and reverse our roles- i'm the soulbond, and they're the host?

a: honestly i thought of this possibility as i was writing it and um. i. um. i n eed to go talk to someone

q: which methods are the easiest?

a: in order: host style, someone else's tulpa. astral style, your tulpa. host style, your tulpa. astral style, someone else's tulpa. however i am not very good at astral projecting so ymmv

q: are you aware this all makes you sound mental?

a: ive made peace with this

[fantrollology]

Rilakk, do you have a like... Actual body? Ik this is prolly a stupid question but I'm curious bc of the whole... Astral Projection Influencer thing.

"you must be new to my page. welcome."

"i do have a physical form, yes. my astral form manifests when it is asleep."

"if you scroll down my page you will see photos of my non-projected form. i usually post ootds from my hive to capture their colors before i go out for the night."

"as always, i am happy to answer questions regarding my abilities, but you may find them more readily answered by my faq."

[star-rail-updates]

Honkai: Star Rail Pre-Installation Is Now Available Across All Platforms!

Hello, Trailblazers!

Honkai: Star Rail's pre-installation is now available!

Thank you for your continuous support for the Astral Express. Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.0, The Rail Unto the Stars, will launch on April 26, 2023 at 10:00 (UTC+8) on multiple platforms. We look forward to meeting you on the Express.

May this journey lead us starward!

▌ How to Download

PC: Navigate to the official website to download the game

Android: Go to the Google Play Store and search for "Honkai: Star Rail" to commence pre-installation

※ Due to possible delays on the Google Play Store, if the button has yet to change to "Download" when you enter the game page, please wait patiently for the Store to refresh.

iOS: Go to the App Store and search for "Honkai: Star Rail" to commence pre-installation

※ Due to possible delays on the App Store, if the button has yet to change to "Get" when you enter the game page, please wait patiently for the Store to refresh.

Later versions of Honkai: Star Rail will also be available on PlayStation in the future. Please refer to official announcements for details.

▌ System Requirements

■ Recommended configuration:

● PC:

[Please reserve at least 20 GB of storage space]

Device specifications: PC with Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, 8 GB of RAM, discrete graphics card (Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or higher).

System: Windows 10 with 64-bit processor or higher

● Android:

[Please reserve at least 8.5 GB of storage space]

Device specifications: Snapdragon 855, Dimensity 1000, Kirin 990, or higher processors.

RAM: 6 GB or more

System: Android 9 or higher

● iOS:

[Please reserve at least 9 GB of storage space]

Device specifications: iPhone XS, iPhone XR, or later models. iPad with Apple A12 processor or later

System: iOS 11 or higher

■ Minimum requirements:

● PC:

[Please reserve at least 20 GB of storage space]

Device specifications: PC with Intel® Core™ i3 Processor, 6 GB of RAM, discrete graphics card (Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or higher).

System: Windows 7 with 64-bit processor or higher

● Android:

[Please reserve at least 8.5 GB of storage space]

Device specifications: Snapdragon 835, Dimensity 720, Kirin 810,or higher processors.

RAM: 4 GB or more

System: Android 8 or higher

● iOS:

[Please reserve at least 9 GB of storage space]

Device specifications: iPhone 8 Plus and higher models. iPad with A10 processor or higher

System: iOS 10.0 or higher

※ For more information, see the Honkai: Star Rail Official Release FAQ.

[deathlessdev]

FAQ

By popular demand (of one: myself) I've decided to post a short Deathless FAQ— Factually Answered Queries. Yes, unlike those big-box store FAQs, I've taken on the burden of both answering and asking the questions, leaving you free to smoke a fine cigar or continue plotting the downfall of your greatest enemy.

You're welcome.

Q: What's Deathless about?

A: Deathless is the story of a young hero summoned to a strange set of lands to stop a conflict between warring deities. Along the way he makes friends (sort of), makes enemies (definitely), and bleeds. Just a little bit.

Q: What's the setting of Deathless?

A: The world of Deathless is referred to as "comné" and is effectively numerous universes—called Astral Boughs in-story—layered atop one another, allowing specialized travel between them. While events bring our heroes across many planets and their greatest lands, the early story concerns the Astral Bough of Hyr'sos, God-Root of Fertility.

Q: What's up with the title?

A: While I consider it something of a placeholder, Deathless refers to one of the most important facets of the narrative: death is nonexistent. The inhabitants of comné cannot die, though they can still experience and suffer through death-like violence.

Q: Who are the main characters of Deathless?

A: The main characters of Deathless are Yusha, a weak-kneed hero, Carving, a grim mercenary, and Aeva, a freeloader. Will these plucky underdogs be able to save the rec center, or will it be torn down to put up a new burger restaurant? Only time will tell.

Q: What's your favorite color?

A: Goodness, this is getting far too personal. We'll have to end it here.