#Castor the Magic Wand

[honora-antares]

Severus Snape Headcanons for my upcoming Fanfic!

Part Two - Contains MAJOR Spoilers so read at your own discretion.

 Was A Hat Stall. It took the Sorting hat exactly 7 minutes to decide whether to place him in Slytherin or Ravenclaw. Ultimately, it yielded to Severus’s pleas and chose to sort him into Slytherin.

 Should he have chosen Ravenclaw, maybe things with Lily and The Marauders would have turned out differently.

 Can See Thestrals after the accidental death of Tobias (and his own) and helps out Professor Kettleburn in feeding them for extra lessons. 

 He of course had read about them in Care of Magical Creatures, but he never thought he would ever see any at such a young age. 

 Though maybe he should have, given how his father treated his family. It was only a matter of who it would have been.

His Animagus is a Fox, many would think it would be a bat, with how people often compare him to a vampire.

 That's not to say that his Fox is just any ordinary fox, because his bat-like appearance did manifest on his animagus, for his Fox is a Bat-Eared-Fox. 

 Just how bats have larger-than-their-heads ears, so does this breed of foxes.

Invented Discedere Malsti, with the inspiration of Expecto Patronum. Where the Patronus Charm defends with an illuminating light Guardian, causing Danger to flee, thus allowing its castor to remain safe, Discedere Malsti helps its castor by shadowing them in darkness, thus allowing them to escape.

 It's known that Expecto Patronum is conjured by a happy memory, in order for Discedere Malsti to create thick shadows, one must conjure it by a devastating memory.

Discedere (To leave) + Malus Hostis (Evil foe)

Discedere Malsti = Leave my foes behind

Wand movement is a reverse to its inspiration

[saibugslegacy]

Idris Ask Game

We have finally reached the last piece of the price of committing to the bit. I'll add these to my Masterlist eventually but for now here it is. Questions by @rypnami

1) if your mc was an animagus, what would their form be? if they are, what is their form?

This is gonna sound pick me but i genuinely think Idris’ would be a lion

2) if they could choose what animagus form they would take, would it be the same? or would they want to have a different animal form?

I dont think theyd be picky but theyd be super excited its a lion

3) does your mc have a favourite colour? why is it their favourite?

Gold! No particular reason, just gold and teal

4) in a modern au, would your mc use social media? what would their preferred platform be? why is if their preferred one?

PINTEREST. Idris would be on Pinterest and Instagram literally 24/7

5) did you consult wand lore when choosing their wand? if so, why did you pick what you did? if not, would you ever change wand details to match your mc?

I did! Idris has a yew wand with thestral hair core because the wand is rumored to have power over life and death

6) what is your mc’s diet? are they vegan, vegetarian, do they eat whatever? Why?

Not really a specific outfit, they will literally eat pretty much anything

7) what is your mc’s backstory as to why they didn’t join hogwarts until 5th year? or did you retcon that part of the story when creating them?

Idris (and Percival) didnt go to Hogwarts because their father kept sending the letters back with the reply saying his children would not be attending. Then he died and the twins were stuck in an orphanage. Professor Fig personally showed up to tell them about Hogwarts and magic and they decided to go 5th year

8) what house is your mc in? why are they in that house?

Gryffindor because they are a brave, noble, bold, and self-sacrifing fool and have an impulsive/recklessness problem

9) were you inspired by characters from other media when making your mc? if so, which characters? and how did they influence your mc?

Not from media, but Idris is inspire by another older character of mine named Castor

10) does your mc have any special abilities? (legilimens, parsletongue, metamorphagus, etc) how do they choose to use these powers? did you give them powers for fun, or does it relate to their backstory/plot?

Nothing except the Ancient Magic and some light necromancy

11) what is your mc’s blood status? how does it affect their time at hogwarts? how does it affect their home life?

They're both half-bloods but it doesn't affect them that much. The most it does is that they were raised muggles and have to try and uncover their father's legacy

12) did your mc open the repository? why or why not?

They did not because they knew they didn't want that much power

13) if your mc opened the repository, how did absorbing all that power affect them, if it did at all?

N/A

14) what does your mc think of the keepers? do they trust them? why or why not?

Idris has a lot of blind faith in the Keepers and has a habit of defending them, even thought they're manipulating them and talk down to them all the time. Think Harry and Dumbledore

15) how does your mc’s story continue after 5th year? how do they cope with everything that happened with ranrok, sebastian, etc?

No Spoilerrrrs

16) did your mc learn the unforgivables? why or why not?

Idris learned all three. They didnt like it but they had other things to worry about and were going down a path where the unforgivables may be necessary

17) did your mc turn in sebastian? why or why not?

They did not. For….reasons :)

18) what is your mc’s family like? do they have siblings? do they still have parents?

They had two parents who were amazing parents and a little sister Annabelle but all three were killed by Ranrok and their father did lie to them their whole lives

19) does your mc have a love interest? who is it? why did your mc fall for that character, if they do have a love interest?

Amit! Amit is so sweet and so smart and cute and that is EXACTLY Idris’ type. Amit infodumped about the astronomy tables and Idris was making heart eyes the whole time

20) does your mc have a favourite spell? if so, what is it and why do they like it the most?

Probably protego, it's their strongest spell

21) if you could change anything that the mc does in the game, what would it be? why would you change it? how would you change it? (ie; a line they say, an event of a quest, things of that nature)

I wish we could unlock like, new AM powers. They can hardly do anything outside of the finishers but we see Isidora and the Keepers doing all kinds of cool shit

22) does your mc have any pets? if so, why do they have the pets they have? and for fun, what are their pets’ names?

Idris gets an owl over the summer so they can stay in touch with people, specifically a snowy owl. They also get particularly attached to a pink Puffskein they rescue so they name her Flower

23) when designing your mc, why did you choose the appearance you did? has it changed at all since you first made them? would you change anything now?

I cant explain it but its like they came to me in a vision. I had such a clear image of what i wanted them to look like

24) where is your mc from? where is their family from?

Their father is from Scotland and their mother is from South Africa

25) what is your mc’s favourite season? why is it their favourite?

Spring, because its so colorful and they love the sound of rain

26) how about your mc’s favourite holiday? what makes it special to them?

Does the first day of term count-

27) if your mc wasn’t in their current house, where would they have been sorted? why do you think they’d be there?

They were a six minute hat stall between Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. For this they ended up in Slytherin the same reason Ambrose did, their willingness to do anything, ANYTHING, it takes if they feel they need to. Everyone else be damned.

28) does your mc have a favourite childhood toy? if so, what was it? do they still have it with them?

They have a little wooden doll they like to use as a figure model that their dad hand made them

29) what kind of music would your mc like? is there a reason?

RIP Idris Valley you wouldve loved Chappell Roan

30) last but not least, just tell us something you love about your mc!

I love love love that they're a fashion designer, also that they do not conform to gender at all with their style, they will wear dresses and skirts and such if they look good

[slytherindisaster]

Full Name: Laurent Seth Yaxley

Nicknames: Laurie (by his sisters)

Birthday: January 30, 18–

Zodiac: Aquarius

Blood Status: pureblood

Gender Identity: male (he/him)

Sexuality: tbd

Nationality: British

Hometown: Balsdean, East Sussex, England

PERSONALITY

Myers-Briggs Type: ISFJ (The Defender)

Alignment: True Neutral

Strengths: intelligent, diplomatic, observant, composed

Weaknesses: Sarcastic, reckless when angry, emotionally unavailable

Interests/Hobbies: duelling, learning new Spells, solving mysteries

APPEARANCE

Faceclaim:

Teen/Young Adult: Joe Cole

Adult: Shaun Evans

Voiceclaim: Joe Cole

Height: 5ft 11in / 180cm

Build: thin

Hair: blond

Eyes: blue

Skin: pale

Body Modifications: tbd

Scars/defects: tbd

Fashion:

WITCHCRAFT

Wand: Cedar, Dragon Heartstrings, 12 inches, Unyielding

The cedar wand found its perfect home where there were perspicacity and perception. The witch or wizard who was well-matched with cedar carried the potential to be a frightening adversary, which often came as a shock to those who had thoughtlessly challenged them.

Animagus Form: n/a

Patronus: hyena

Boggart: The doors to his father's study that won't open

Riddikulus: he is unable to cast the spell successfully until he's well into his adulthood

Amortentia

what does he smell like to others?: pine, tobacco, gillywater, leather

what does he smell?: Laurent had never smelled amortentia before

Favorite Spells: Petrificus Totalus, Revelio

Misc. Magical Abilities: Psychometry; Occlumency: Apparition

HOGWARTS

House: Slytherin

Best Subject: Transfiguration, DADA

Worst Subject: Divination

Third Year Options: Ancient Runes, Care of Magical Creatures, Astronomy, Divination

N.E.W.T.s: Transfiguration, Potions, DADA, Charms, Ancient Runes, Herbology, Astronomy

Extracurriculars: Duelling Club (3rd to 7th year)

Quidditch Position: n/a

AFTER HOGWARTS

18–?: Freelance Investigator

21+: Owner of a Dark Artefacts Shop

65+: Retiree

RELATIONSHIPS

Father: Castor Yaxley (deceased)

Mother: Colette Yaxley (née Carmine)

Younger Sister: Aster Yaxley

Younger Sister: Indigo Yaxley

Younger Sister: Millicent 'Millie' Yaxley

Pets: tbd

Dormmates: tbd

Best Friend: tbd

Friends: Lysander Mercury (kind of); others tbd

Love Interest: tbd

FAVORITES

Color: silver

Food: roast duck

Flower: rose

Drink: firewhiskey

Book: Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle

Music: tbd

Season: winter

[unravellingsilencehq]

“Oh, Merlin, tell me, does THE LOYALIST get what she deserves?” She is in THE DEATH EATERS & CLOSED to finding out.“

name → bellatrix black pronouns → she/her identification → cis-female year of birth → september 1950 - september 1951 face claim → crystal reed blood status → pure-blood sexual orientation → up to applicant occupation → socialite amongst high society in wizarding london future information → wife of rodolphus lestrange

— she is best described as ;

A DEADLY WEAPON, SHARP as a KNIFE’S EDGE & as COOL as the STEEL. She is as VIOLENT as TSUNAMI but appears CONTROLLED like CALM WATERS. She is POISED for DANGER, ready for ATTACK, prepared to SHED her SKIN to MORPH into something NEW to add another CARD to her evergrowing HAND. 

— her story starts with ;

tw: death

A tenacious young woman, Bellatrix possesses the ferocity of her father of CYGNUS BLACK [father] and the charm and bone structure of her mother DRUELLA BLACK [mother]. Raised with strict beliefs regarding blood purity, Bellatrix grew up believing her family were the elite in the wizarding world and strived to make them proud. Whilst NARCISSA BLACK [sibling] longed to find a handsome pure-blood prince like Druella and ANDROMEDA BLACK [sibling] wanted to be just like Cygnus and lock away the bad guys, she was different. The idea that a muggle-born could sit as the Minister of Magic was shocking to her, although a career in the Ministry sounded appealing, the idea of working alongside blood traitors made her blood curdle. Bellatrix enjoyed the attention that embracing their family rhetoric brought her, including from her very busy father. Cygnus was often at work, meaning gaining his ear was difficult. At dinner, Bellatrix would proudly announce what she had learned and her thoughts and ideas about the world, much to her mother’s embarrassment. Druella longed to have three well behaved daughters to make respectable marriages. 

Her father encouraged them all to have their own minds beyond that, although even Bellatrix could tell that sometimes her overly aggressive need to give her opinion made even her father grimace, secretly scared she might blurt something out at a work party. Although she believed it with all her heart she was careful to choose private moments to make her opinions known, knowing to some they weren’t popular. Once at Hogwarts, Bellatrix tried to find those who would mirror her thoughts, though her tact as a young child was far from perfect. She established herself as the strongest character in her school, packing a punch with her wand and ensuring that mudblood and muggle-borns knew not to darken in her presence. CASTOR WILKES, [best friend], NATALIA SIMINOVA [close friend], RODOLPHUS LESTRANGE [friend] and ARISTAEUS GREENGRASS [friend] became her closest friends. Good pure-blood Slytherins who shared her thoughts and feelings. Other people like DOLORES UMBRIDGE [rival], were desperate to join the fun, but Bellatrix hadn’t decided how she felt about half-bloods, though she did know her feelings on the pathetic, so Dolores became an occasional target for good old fashioned schoolyard bullying, despite her thoughts on purity. 

Bellatrix really came into her own, however, in her later years of Hogwarts, when she had younger pupils to follow her around and aid in her schemes. Her cousin EVAN ROSIER [cousin] joining really changed the game at Hogwarts, as did LUCIUS MALFOY [friend], DECIUS FLINT [friend] and ALFHILD ROWLE [close friend]. It was all school games until her final year, when her entire outlook changed. At her parents’ Yule Eve party she was sent to collect a bottle of her father’s best firewhiskey from his study, where she was approached by an older wizard she had not met before. He asked about her life at home, her friends at school and replied that she was destined for more than the schoolgirl antics. Later that evening her father would tell her she had a very special task, to return to school and seek out those like her, who could be persuaded to be more open in the right settings to speak on their way of thinking. Bellatrix knew that Evan, Castor and Alfhild were certainly just like her, as was Lucius; though she needed more time to be certain. She began telling a small circle about THE DARK LORD [leader/object of affection] and his rhetoric, which they were all too eager to learn more about. 

About to leave school, she knew the key to success was to get into the minds of those younger. THORFINN ROWLE [friend] was quickly recruited and later RABASTAN LESTRANGE [close friend]. Only the very best could be entrusted at this stage, the numbers would come with trust. After leaving school, Bellatrix noticed her father began to intrust her with more responsibility, allowing her to know his personal thoughts and feelings, knowing now she could be discreet. With his blessing they decided it was best for Bellatrix not be brought out into society just yet. Her reputation as a bully at school had meant people had begun to look at her, which wasn’t helpful given their aims. Instead she stayed at home, studying families and identifying persons of interest, then passing owls to those still at school to carry out their aims. The Dark Lord visited often and then after a while, he began requesting Bellatrix come to him. Living in his residence where she could be at his beck and call, just where she liked it. The Dark Lord trusted her to build her own team to surround him. Evan became her right hand, with Rabastan becoming more and more valuable to her the older he became. 

When the murders began happening of course she and her team were behind them, though no one would know. She’d been ‘travelling’, learning and growing. Bully Bellatrix was in the past, replaced by a polite yet stern society girl, though she still publicly ignored her blood traitor cousin SIRIUS BLACK [cousin/adversary]. The aim was to work in plain sight and recruit as many as possible. Some people didn’t listen to reason and measures had to be taken. Recruiting her younger cousin REGULUS BLACK [cousin] helped in this area as he worked for Wizengamot with Andromeda and Rodolphus, which meant burying evidence was easier. Recruitment was going well, which meant it was time to enact phase two of his plan, creating chaos within the Ministry. The plan was triggered early when her usually trustworthy protege Rabastan murdered the Minister’s son BOOKER BAGNOLD [person of interest] in cold blood on Halloween, but in hindsight it had been a blessing in disguise. The plan was clear. Make people believe there was a series of creature attacks, let the Ministry turn on them, recruit the people turning on the Ministry, recruit the creatures who feel put out. 

SILAS CRUMP [victim] was a tragedy. Sent to Azkaban for Booker’s murder, when he could have simply joined the cause and leant his expertise and leadership to them, though they were fortunate enough to have come away with his daughter CORIN HALE [person of interest] to aid in recruitment. Bellatrix found that although she was able to carry out The Dark Lord’s plans, other people were constantly making stupid choices that impeded his mission. AMELIA BONES [victim] had to die because she’d come to suspect the truth about Booker. Summer Solstice 1983, she watched with poisoned smirk as a voice echoed that The Order's HQ had fallen and a prophecy they so needed was in hand. Fighting ensured, MARLENE MCKINNON [person of interest] crucioed ROSALINE DAVIS [person of interest] under the imperious and Bellatrix made off with the leg of ALASTOR MOODY [adversary]. Chaos was ensuing, but more was to come. Almost three years on from Amelia’s death, the Ministry needed to seem more unstable than ever. With her trusted follower CRISTIANO PARKINSON [close friend/potential love interest] handling The Dark Lord’s mission for locating special artefacts, Bellatrix can focus on the more important things. Starting 1986 off with a bang. 

— she is a LEVEL 9 WITCH & readied for war ;

[three--rings]

As a cleric specialist who also has played a few paladins, in modern dnd I would say they are complementary but not necessarily similar. You could have a cleric and a paladin that are essentially the same or they could not be more different.

A cleric is defined by their devotion and worship of a deity. More broadly they take on certain flavor of abilities depending on what kind of deity that is. So your subclasses and your deities tie together. Except for War Clerics, most clerics are not physical fighters. In old school dnd they were not allowed to use edged weapons, only blunt ones. That's a somewhat illogical rule that was deleted at some point. But in practice most clerics I've ever seen are just castors who might wield a wand or staff or rod but mostly don't use weapons unless forced to, because their magic is just BETTER. Their magic is also more versatile than many magic classes because it is powered by divine power: they don't need a spell book like wizards, they get way more spell slots than warlocks, they can switch spells way more often than any other class, and they use their holy symbol as a focus instead of spell components. They can call on their divine abilities to do special things like turn or destroy undead, that no one else can.

So while clerics are primarily a caster class, paladins are primarily a fighting class. They don't get cantrips, they have much more limited access to spells/slots (they are half casters), and they are much better with weapons. They do have access to a lot of the same spells, but it's much more limited and "emergency use" than clerics. Primarly damage of a paladin is always going to be from weapons than spells because they don't have enough spells to go around. Hence "lay on hands" which is pretty much an emergency instant HP fix.

Philosophically, paladins don't have to be religious at all. They are devoted to a CAUSE or set of BELIEFS. A code of conduct. They are KNIGHTS. The actual paths vary wildly in what their cause is, from protection of nature to upholding the law to serving the church. I've played a very nature oriented paladin, an art and celebration focused paladin, and a paladin that was essentially a parole officer serving a jail. But religion doesn't need to be involved at all.

Can you go over what is going on with Paladins and Clerics in DND, not from a mechanical or in universe perspective, but from what different sources/genres/tropes they are drawing on? They always seemed to have too much overlap in the basic concept to me to make sense as separate things in the dnd classes/stock character line up.

Clerics originated way back in the pre-OD&D days, when the game that would become Dungeons & Dragons was still a fantasy roleplaying add-on intended to be paired with your favourite historical wargame. One of the players in Dave Arneson's original Blackmoor campaign had an army whose commander/player character was a vampire named Sir Fang, who proved to be sufficiently overpowered that a mechanical "hard counter" was desired.

This ended up taking the form of a vampire-hunting priest character heavily inspired by Peter Cushing's turn as Abraham Van Helsing in the 1958 Christopher Lee adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula; that vampire-hunting priest in turn developed into what would become one of original flavour D&D's three core classes (the other two being the fighter and the wizard – the thief/rogue came later).

The paladin, meanwhile, was originally a direct, 1:1 lift of Holger Carlsen, the protagonist of Poul Anderson's 1961 fantasy novel Three Hearts and Three Lions, and was introduced as a subclass of the fighter – rather than a class of its own – in the 1975 Greyhawk supplement. Over the game's editions it's wandered from being a fighter subclass, to being a high-level "advanced class" to which qualifying characters can switch at 10th level, back to being a fighter subclass, and finally to a core class, where it's generally remained.

So, in short, the cleric was originally a purpose-built hard counter to vampires PCs loosely patterned after Peter Cushing's Abraham Van Helsing, while the paladin was originally for people who just really wanted to be one specific Poul Anderson character.

(I'm sorry if that's not a terribly satisfying answer, but you need to understand that practically everything in old-school D&D is a 1960s or 1970s pop culture reference – it just doesn't read that way to modern audiences because nobody gets the memes anymore.)

[luciana-909]

The Beginner's Guide to Incorporating Pure Castor Oil into Your Beauty Routine

Introduction

Hey there! Are you tired of dealing with dry skin and frizzy hair? Look no further, because I have the perfect solution for you - pure castor oil! In this blog article, we'll explore the amazing benefits of this natural oil and how it can transform your beauty routine. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of pure castor oil!

What is Castor Oil?

Castor oil is a thick, sticky oil that is derived from the seeds of the castor plant (scientifically known as Ricinus communis). It has been used for centuries for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins, making it a popular choice for various beauty treatments.

Benefits for Skin

If you're struggling with dry, dull, or acne-prone skin, pure castor oil can work wonders for you. Its moisturizing properties help hydrate the skin and improve its texture. The oil also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help reduce redness and fight off acne-causing bacteria. Say goodbye to breakouts and hello to a clear, radiant complexion!

Benefits for Hair

Frizzy, damaged, or thinning hair? Pure castor oil is here to rescue! The oil is known for its ability to nourish and strengthen hair follicles, promoting healthy hair growth. It also moisturizes the scalp, preventing dryness and dandruff. With regular use, you'll notice thicker, shinier, and more luscious locks. Get ready to say goodbye to bad hair days!

How to Use Castor Oil

Now that you know the incredible benefits of pure castor oil, let's talk about how to incorporate it into your beauty routine. Here are some simple and effective ways to use this magical oil:

Face Moisturizer: Apply a few drops of castor oil to your clean, dry face and gently massage it into your skin. Leave it on overnight for maximum hydration.

Hair Mask: Mix castor oil with coconut oil or olive oil and apply it to your hair, focusing on the roots and ends. Leave it on for a couple of hours or overnight, then wash it off with a mild shampoo. Hello, silky smooth hair!

Eyelash Serum: Dip a clean mascara wand into castor oil and apply it to your lashes before bedtime. Regular use will result in longer, thicker lashes that will make your eyes pop.

Cuticle Oil: Massage a small amount of castor oil into your cuticles to keep them moisturized and prevent dryness and cracking.

Remember, a little goes a long way with castor oil. Start with small amounts and gradually increase if needed.

Conclusion

There you have it - the wonders of pure castor oil! From improving your skin to transforming your hair, this natural oil is truly a beauty game-changer. So why wait? Grab a bottle of pure castor oil and experience the magic for yourself. Your skin and hair will thank you!

[gimmelashstore]

Boosting Confidence: Tips and Tricks for Barely There Lashes

In a world where long, luscious lashes are often considered a symbol of beauty, those with Barely There Lashes may feel a bit left out. However, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to enhance and embrace your natural lashes. In this article, we'll explore various tips and tricks to boost your confidence and make the most of your Barely There Lashes. Care for Your Lashes: Just like the hair on your head, your eyelashes need proper care. Gently cleanse them each night to remove any makeup or debris. Consider using a lash conditioner or natural oils like castor oil to nourish and promote lash growth.

Choose the Right Mascara: When it comes to Barely There Lashes, the type of mascara you use can make a significant difference. Opt for lengthening and volumizing mascaras with a thin wand, so they can coat each lash without clumping. Waterproof mascara can also help maintain the curl throughout the day. Lash Curlers Are Your Friends: Give your Barely There Lashes a lift by using an eyelash curler. Before applying mascara, gently curl your lashes to open up your eyes and create the illusion of longer lashes. Individual False Lashes: For a natural look, consider using individual false lashes instead of full strips. These allow you to strategically enhance specific areas where your natural lashes may be sparse. Apply them sparingly for a subtle but effective boost. Lash Serums for Growth: Invest in lash serums that promote growth. These products often contain ingredients like peptides and vitamins that stimulate lash follicles, encouraging the growth of longer and thicker lashes over time.

Eyeliner Magic: Use eyeliner strategically to create the illusion of thicker lashes. Apply a thin line along the lash line, making it slightly thicker at the outer corners. This can add definition and make your lashes appear fuller. Play with Eyeshadow: Experiment with eyeshadow to enhance your eyes and draw attention to your lashes. Lighter shades on the lid and a slightly darker shade in the crease can create dimension, making your lashes stand out. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Your overall health plays a role in the condition of your lashes. Ensure you're getting enough vitamins and nutrients, as deficiencies can impact lash growth. Stay hydrated, eat a balanced diet, and get sufficient sleep. Consider Lash Extensions: If you're looking for a semi-permanent solution, lash extensions could be an option. These synthetic lashes are applied individually to your natural lashes, providing a longer and fuller appearance that lasts for several weeks. Conclusion: Embracing your Barely There Lashes is all about finding the right techniques and products that work for you. Whether it's a carefully chosen mascara, a nourishing lash serum, or a subtle use of makeup, there are plenty of ways to boost your confidence and make your lashes shine, even if they're barely there. Remember, beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and enhancing your natural features is about celebrating what makes you unique.

[zachberrie]

THE BRAINROT GOT ME AGAIN AFTER 5 YEARS [TWIRLS HAIR] HIIIIII DHMIS FANDOM 💖💖

This is my teacher oc Castor, The Magic Wand! It aims to teach the trio about the danger of wishes going wrong :) Just a freaky little wizard <3

Bonus:

It is a gender goblin :)

[smolldust]

Okay, so some people said yes, so here we go. Warning: this is a very long world building rant about the magic system of witches in The Secrets of the Mars Family.

Magic in witches is intertwined with emotions, but it varies from witch to witch. Some having more extreme reactions than others. For example: for some witches, even getting slightly upset can cause their magic to go haywire, while for others, they can be the angriest they’ve ever been and their magic will barely react to it.

How is this dealt with? Why, with magic conduits, of course!

Most magic conduits take the form of a wand or staff. These conduits essentially even out a witch’s magic. If some witch had extremely reactive magic, the conduit calms their magic and makes it easier for the witch to work with their magic instead of fighting against it. For witches with less responsive magic, the conduit enhances their magic and gives it clarity so it’s easy for the witch to work with it, instead of struggling.

Witches are typically given conduits when they first show signs of magic developing, however if they don’t show any signs (usually due to less emotionally responsive magic) they are given a conduit by age 10 and can learn from there. Conduits can be switched out to different ones than the ones they’re given as kids. (For example: Castor is on his third wand, purely because it took him a while to find one that he liked both the look, feel, and magic flow of.) A witch is not stuck with the conduit they were given as a child.

Conduits don’t immediately negate the effect of emotions on magic. After all, it’s a very emotional energy. Conduits just neutralize the magic. Magic channeled through conduits can still be extremely wild if the witch is extremely emotional in the moment. Conduits just makes it so these outbursts don’t occur at the slightest upset.

I’ve already decided a while ago that Castor would use a wand conduit. I knew I wanted Callisto to be different, but I wasn’t sure how. But then I had an idea.

So, on rare occasions, a witch’s magic isn’t responsive to any typical magic conduit such as a wand, staff, crystal ball, etc. Although their magic is dormant, this doesn’t mean that the witch is powerless. It just means that their magic is more deeply entwined with their emotions than the average witch, and not in the more emotionally reactive magic type of way.

Because their magic has deeper roots in the witch’s emotions, an ordinary conduit won’t channel their magic like other witches. They need something else to channel their magic. Something more…personal.

For these type of witches, any item could be their conduit. It just has to be something that they have deep emotional ties to that are rooted in their soul. It could be a blanket from their childhood, an engagement ring given to them by their partner, a comfort item of some kind, etc. These types of witches have very personal magic that requires a very personal conduit.

Sometimes, these kinds of witches unfortunately never find their conduit, and are unfortunately unable to perform magic. They can still use runes, glyphs, enchanted items, cursed objects, etc. They just can’t use their own magic that resides in their soul, and it limits what they’re able to do.

When they do find their conduits, these types of witches tend to be some of the most powerful witches (though it takes them awhile to learn how to use their strange conduit). Because of the personal connection between their conduit, their emotions, and their magic, this deep connection of the three can lead them to be incredibly powerful because, as stated earlier, magic is an emotional energy and so stronger when the emotions of its user is.

Callisto is one of these special cases, as her magic is more deeply entwined in her emotions. This causes her to feel like a failure because her twin, Castor, is such a natural at magic with his wand. He’s quite powerful, too, so that only adds salt to the wound.

At the brief period in which Calli and Cas attend the school they snuck into, Calli speaks with one of the professors about her feelings about her magic, and how she thinks she’s broken (I have a comic idea for this scene, be prepared for more Calli angst mwahahaha).

The professor assures her that she’s not broken and tells her about these different kind of witches, and explains that he is one of these witches, and that their conduit ended up being their first ever quill and inkwell set. He tells Calli that she might not lack powers, but that she has yet to find the personal conduit that awakens her magic. He advises her to take the time to slow down and do some things that she deeply enjoys, and says she might end up finding her conduit through that way. But he informs her that her conduit might not even be in her life yet and that she may have to wait several or many years before she finds her conduit.

After this discussion, Callisto heads back to her room to try and relax and process this information as everything seems to be happening so fast. To calm herself and slow things down, she dusts off her violin. She hasn’t played in five years, because she busy trying to find out why her magic wasn’t working, as well as other things that come with life. She mostly brought her dusty violin as a “just in case I get bored at school” thing.

As she plays, however, she gets lost in her music, and around her, magic starts to swirl. She only notices as she opens her eyes for a brief moment and sees her belongings floating around her in a glowing, dark gray-blue aura. She realizes that her conduit is her violin and is ecstatic to be able to use magic. Callisto excitedly tells Castor and Tempest and they are both supportive and intrigued. This makes Calli set out to remember how to play as well as she used to, as well as get much better.

Skdhdkdbrhdfkrnckfjfn anyways, sorry this was long and sorry that the last bit was messy. I was just really happy to figure this out and develop both Callisto and the world more. I hope you enjoyed reading this :3

I came up with a bunch of cool lore for my oc story does anyone want to here it??

[wall-eye]

The Gang and The Crew Valentines

bonus Tessa

[pearled-languid]

easy and natural tips on being prettier for feminine-presenting people!!

try to tan/aloe use vera after tanning

Nails- long & natural or keep them professionally done- both are cute if you do it right. 

Lip scrubs and lip oils and use chapstick!!!

Take care of your skin, lotion everywhere always especially feet/hands at night 

Cold showers are rejuvenating for your skin and hair!!

Scalp massages help to initiate faster hair growth (look it up for better instructions)

Trim hair every 6-8 weeks

a little bit of water in dry mascara makes it creamier

the magic of mascara is usually in the wand and not the formula, you can reuse better wands in less expensive mascaras instead of buying more!!

Beard dye on eyebrows to make them darker can help to add more definition and structure to your face

Spf moisturizer everyday!!! find skincare products that work for you, it is worth it even long-term!

Drink so much water (like actually) 

Take good care of teeth, make sure they are visibly clean and your breath smells good

A quality deodorant, body lotion and a little perfume are always important

Jewelry and accessories always help you look more put together.

Face/hair masks 1x a week

Posture, you can do exercises to improve it and be aware of it always. It helps to slim your body visually and appear more confident wherever you are.

Castor oil (and if you can afford it eyelash serum) eyelashes/brows

Ice cubes for the face 3-4 times a week

Using a form of jade roller moisturizes more effectively

personal opinion belly rings specifically/other piercings look amazing on EVERYONE and are huge confidence boosters!!

Biotin oil for scars and stretch marks 2x a day at least to help them fade, takes time but works after a month or so!!!

If anyone would want me to make another about weight loss I lost 30lbs in 3 months and can help you guys out in healthy and effective ways. trying to boost confidence!!! 

[honora-antares]

WIP I'm getting close to finishing! So here's another snipet of my OC Antares Black in Of Foxtails and Antlers. Link to its Prologue at the end!

A deathly silence spread throughout the open field, and despite the growing heat of summer, a cold freeze settled over. A cold so frigid, frost had begun to accumulate over green grass starting from where Antares had stopped dead in her tracks after Marlene’s slight.

“What did you call me?”

“The bitch is deaf, too, it seems.”

“Marlene!”

“Ah, so she dared.” Replied Antares as she started to remove blue robes followed by a copper tie. Confusion arose when she then started to unbutton her plaid waistcoat, an uneasiness tension as it joined the growing pile of clothes on the frosty ground. And when she moved to unbutton her dress shirt, Sirius spoke, cutting through the silence that no one else dared interrupt.

“Antares, dont.”

“They have grown too familiar with you, Orion. Tell me, do your friends think that because I'm not a Slytherin that it makes me like you? She will pay for her slander.” Once Antares removed her shirt, collective gasps and loud whispers escaped closed lips. White cotton replaced tanned flesh and horrific—deep—red scars. Three jagged marks over both her shoulders, down the back of her right upper arm was another set of marks, running through her elbow and to the wrist. Her back, what could be seen given Antares still wore her vest, bore five lesions in the area between spine and head. And when she turned, a massive burnt scar spread over her chest. Her skin leathery and uneven and so red it's as if whatever flame had caused it was permanently caught inside the thickness of it.

It was unexpected. For such a beauty, a member of a prestigious house, to be marred in such viciousness. Such savagery.

James has seen those kinds of scars before. Knows that the only way Antares could be left scarred as she is was because no amount of wiggenweld, dittany, nor any other magical healing potions could ever help in getting rid of them.

He knew, and when he turned to Peter, he knew that he'd understood, too. Sirius… did not react like the rest; he must've known already.

He's afraid. James noticed the way he had put himself between Marlene and his cousin, so when Antares took a step closer, he unclasped his wand, pointing it towards her. “Don’t.”

“You will step aside, Orion.”

“I can't. You know I can't.”

“Sirius, what the hell! I don't need you to shield me away, I can take care of it myself.”

“I know you can Mars, but not against her.”

“Do it.” Antares commanded, and Sirius’s twisted wand went flying across the frozen field, right into Castor's hands. Instantly, Marlene takes out her own wand, a beautiful dark brown rod. Not a second later, it too flew to Antares' own hand. She threw it to the ground, breaking through the thin layer of ice as it impaled the soft earth below before burying it in its entirety with a stomp of her foot. Taking another step forward, she extended both arms out in front of her, hands in a snapping position as she regarded her brothers behind her.

“Make sure no one intervenes.” Twin snaps ricochet a burning blue dome that throws everyone away, leaving Antares, Sirius, and Marlene inside the half sphere. Castor tosses away Sirius’s wand and gets a hold of his own, left hand pointing towards the shield his sister had created as wisps of blue and white shoot out. His right hand glows in grey as it's positioned next to his head, a mimic of how one is supposed to stand before a duel. Next to him, a perfect mirror of each other, stands his brother, Pollux.

[cantransimmer]

I made a few of these a while back for personal use, but today I decided to re-vamp and share them! Introducing: functional Wizarding World Wands!! The first two of course had to be Newt and Harry’s, but I plan to make many more. If there’s a certain character’s you would like me to make, feel free to comment or dm me :)

Unfortunately, since these are spell castor wands you need Realm of Magic for them to appear/work. Also, I’m not 100% certain on this, but they may only be findable through build mode the same way you find the other wands (bb.showhiddenobjects and search through debug!)

DOWNLOAD:

Newt’s Wand

Harry’s Wand

While I was taking photos I also remembered that I made a hair for Newt way back as well. It’s not perfect but I thought I’d throw it in here!

Newt’s Hair

[endlessly-cursed]

𝙅𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙩

"𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨."

BASICS

Full Name: Jocelyn Cassandra Somerset 

Age: 20 in 1925 

Birthday: 4th of July, 1907

Weight: 56kg 

Height: 1.54m 

Faceclaim: Alexia Giordano 

HOGWARTS

House: Hufflepuff 

Wand: Dogwood, unicorn hair, 12 inches, flexible 

Dogwood is one of my own personal favourites, and I have found that matching a dogwood wand with its ideal owner is always entertaining. Dogwood wands are quirky and mischievous; they have playful natures and insist upon partners who can provide them with scope for excitement and fun. It would be quite wrong, however, to deduce from this that dogwood wands are not capable of serious magic when called upon to do so; they have been known to perform outstanding spells under difficult conditions, and when paired with a suitably clever and ingenious witch or wizard, can produce dazzling enchantments. An interesting foible of many dogwood wands is that they refuse to perform non-verbal spells and they are often rather noisy.

Amortentia (what they smell like): Rosewater, eau de cologne, primroses, expensive soap and freshly washed satin sheets 

Best class: Recess (jk) Astronomy 

Worst class: Transfiguration 

Wanted career: NA, ends up engaged before deciding a career, would pick one after marriage 

Quidditch: Doesn’t play 

Extracurriculars: Frog Choir 

FAMILY

Mother: Primrose Sabrina Gray

Jocelyn admires greatly her mother: she’s strong, heroic, magnificient and admired wherever she goes. Despite being a busy woman, she always found time for Joce and the two bonded, and she was responsible for her engagement and eventual marriage into the Alderly family. 

Father: Malcolm Stolberg-Burke ( @gaygryffindorgal ​ )

Jocelyn and her father don’t talk much, but he always reminds her how much he adores her and is protective of her and makes sure that she always has a hug and a kiss from him. Overall, she loved him dearly 

Sibling(s): Vincent Castor Somerset

The only son and heir of Winbourne, Joce admired him greatly and could always count on him and loved him dearly. 

Alexandra Victoria Somerset 

Joce and Alix had an interesting relationship. She loved and admired her, but saw their mother in them, and fought ofttimes, but always came back for one another. 

Lenore Callista Somerset

Lenore was her father’s daughter through and through, and she and Joce had little in common and fought very often, for Lenore was tomboy-ish meanwhile Joce was very feminine and considered the most beautiful of the sisters, which grew into envy. 

Morwenna Beatrix Somerset @gaygryffindorgal​ 

The second youngest, she was wild and rebellious, always questioning everything and up to something, she was the last planned daughter of Primrose and Malcolm and the one Joce was closer in age 

Youngest Sister: Gia Estelle Somerset

The youngest, she was a surprise baby and no one expected her, but was welcomed anyway with much love. She was soft, but had her strenght and was in Hufflepuff as well, and Joce adored her and was protective of her. 

Uncle(s): William Berkeley @beloved-bucky​ Henry of Alderly @gaygryffindorgal​ Danny Gibson @catohphm​ Abraham Alden ( @cursed-herbalist​ ) 

Her surrogate uncles (for her mother had no surviving brothers, hence all of them were considered her brothers) were very important in her life, though whom she shared a closer bond was her future father-in-law, Henry of Alderly. 

Aunt(s): Estelle Stolberg-Burke ( @gaygryffindorgal​ ) Nadia Erbland ( @gcldensnitch​ ), Niamh Kelly ( @unfortunate-arrow​ ), Siobhan Llewellyn ( @kc-and-co​ ), Roxanne Haley ( @beloved-bucky​ ) Georgia Coventry and Cora Hastings ( @camillejeaneshphm​ with Cora being her future mother-in-law) 

Cora and Jocelyn bonded very quickly from a young age to the point where she was made her godmother, and she considered her a second mother, and was delighted when she became her daughter-in-law. The two of them had an amazing mother-daughter like duo for the rest of their lives 

Friends: TBD 

Significant Other: Edward of Alderly @gaygryffindorgal​ @camillejeaneshphm​ 

Both grew up together and were aware that Edward would marry the Somerset sister he liked best, and Jocelyn had always had a crush on him. The two of them would eventually fall in love in their late teens/early twenties and get engaged, with Jocelyn becoming the next Princess/Duchess of Alderly. Together they had a few children, among them the next Prince/Duke of Alderly

PERSONALITY

Three Qualities: Fashionable, kind, free-spirited 

Three faults: Quite vain, God complex and jealous (in a good way) 

Guilty pleasure: Spicy food 

Writing hand: Left 

Zodiac sign/other personality trait: Cancer 

FAVOURITES

Colour: Gold 

Composer/singer: NA 

Food: Lemon cake 

Family member: Her surrogate aunt Georgia 

Location in the world: Venice, Italy 

Holiday: Summer (cause she’s a summer child lolololol) 

Hobbies: Sew, dance, sing and fashion 

MISC

She’s deemed the most beautiful of the sisters by English beauty standards 

She’s the best dancer of her sisters and another favourite of Queen Mary of Teck, consort of George V 

She also has the most beautiful voice and many rumours were spread that she was a mermaid and not Primrose’s daughter 

She’s the one who got a job later, after the duties of Alderly Hall became too much 

She’s the one who travels less and her wedding dress was one of the most beautiful ones 

She’s not very academic, but did like Astronomy well enough to pay attention 

Her favourite instrument is the violin and always played for her family during dinner 

She was also the accomplished lady of 1925 

[slytherindisaster]

Full Name: Lysander Felix Mercury 

Nicknames: Lys (most people)

Birthday: April 1, 18—

Zodiac: Aries 

Blood Status: half-blood

Gender Identity: male (he/him)

Sexuality: heterosexual, bi-curious

Nationality: British 

Hometown: Castle Combe, England

PERSONALITY

Myers-Briggs Type: ENTP (The Debater)

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Strengths: Charismatic, playful, optimist, intelligent, passionate, ambitious, determined, observant, confident

Weaknesses: Sarcastic, humorous, impulsive, temperamental, competitive

Interests/Hobbies: painting/drawing, writing, reading

APPEARANCE 

Lysander has an ability to change his appearance due to him being a metamorphmagus. This is how he appears most of the time. 

Faceclaim: Leonardo DiCaprio 

Voiceclaim: Joe Dempsie

Height: 5ft 10in / 177cm

Build: average, in hogwarts more on the muscular side due to playing quidditch

Hair: blond, straight

Eyes:  blue

Skin: fair

Body Modifications: n/a

Scars/defects: n/a

Fashion:

WITCHCRAFT 

Wand: Spruce, unicorn hair core, 11,5  inches, slightly springy

Spruce wands required a firm hand because it often appeared to have its own ideas about what magic it ought to be called upon to produce. However, when a spruce wand met its match, who was a bold spell-caster with a good sense of humour, it became a superb helper, intensely loyal to their owners and capable of producing particularly flamboyant and dramatic effects.

Animagus Form: n/a

Patronus: brown hare

Boggart: A mirror but the reflection is distorted and he can't recognise himself

Riddikulus: The mirror breaks and it's pieces turn into colorful confetti

Amortentia

what does he smell like to others?: lemon, fresh cut grass, new parchment, butterscotch 

 what does he smell?: clotted cream, honeyed whiskey, polished wood, the dew on morning grass

Favorite Spells: Hurling hex, Silencio

Misc. Magical Abilities: Shapeshifting; Apparition

HOGWARTS 

House: Hufflepuff 

Best Subject: Charms, Flying

Worst Subject: Herbology

Third Year Options: Care of Magical Creatures, Astronomy, Divination, Study of Ancient Runes

N.E.W.T.s: Charms, DADA, Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, Ancient Runes, Transfiguration 

Extracurriculars: Art Club

Quidditch Position: Keeper — 3rd to 7th year

AFTER HOGWARTS 

18—26: Journalist for The Daily Prophet 

26—30: Freelancer Illustrator 

30+: Founder & Editor in Chief of The Mercury Gazette

65+: Retiree 

RELATIONSHIPS

Father: Benedict Castor Mercury

Mother: Adelaide Rosalie Mercury (née Fawley) 

Younger Brother: Evander 'Evan' Leon Mercury

Pets: n/a

Dormmates: Jim Hexley @the-al-chemist; Anthony Rosen @unfortunate-arrow; Lyle Astor @cursebreakerfarrier; Jesse Seymour @endlessly-cursed

Best Friend: Jim Hexley @the-al-chemist

Friends: Gabriel Sapieha, Josephine Edwards, Laurent Yaxley; Anthony Rosen, William Devlin, Maxwell Pembroke @unfortunate-arrow; Bradford Pendleton, Oliver Gerard, Siobhan Llewelyn @kc-and-co; Gwendolyn Archeron @thatravenpuffwitch; Arthur “Teddy” Ellison, Liore Harewood, Galen Stagg, Emerson Page @cursebreakerfarrier; Reuben Willows @that-scouse-wizard; Danny Gibson @catohphm; Vinny Raymond @hogwartsmysteryho;

Love Interest: Ethel Hexley @the-al-chemist

Rivals: Ethel Hexley @the-al-chemist , Selene Fraser @lifeofkaze

FAVORITES

Color: gold

Food: pumpkin soup

Flower: sunflower

Drink: elderflower wine

Book: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

Music: tbd

Season: spring

template credit to the lovely @thatravenpuffwitch <3 

[pronounsrus]

Witch/Witchcraft theme

Warning: please only use these if you are a witch/practice witchcraft

Bla/Blair/Blairs/Blair's/Blairself/Blair witchself

Bro/Broom/Brooms/Broom's/Broomself

Be/Bewitch/Bewitchs/Bewitch's/Bewitchself

Be/Bewitch/Bewitchings/Bewitching's/Bewitchingself

Be/Bewitch/Bewitcheds/Bewitched's/Bewitchedself

Cas/Cast/Castors/Castor's/Castorself

Cas/Cast/Casters/Caster's/Casterself

Can/Candle/Candles/Candle's/Candleself

Cry/Cryst/Crystals/Crystal's/Crystalself

Cry/Crystal/Crystal balls/Crystal ball's/Crystal ballself

Cur/Curse/Curses/Curse's/Curseself

Co/Conjure/Conjures/Conjure's/Conjureself/Conjurerself

Cha/Chant/Chants/Chant's/Chantself

Cha/Charm/Charms/Charm's/Charmself

Div/Divine/Diviniations/Divination's/Divinationself

Div/Divine/Divinings/Divining's/Diviningself

En/Enchant/Enchants/Enchant's/Enchantself/Enchanterself

En/Enchant/Enchantings/Enchanting's/Enchantingself

Fa/Familia/Familiars/Familiar's/Familiarself

Gri/Grimm/Grimmiors/Grimmior's/Grimmiorself

Hex/Hex/Hexs/Hex's/Hexself

Invo/Invoke/Invokes/Invoke's/Invokeself

Ji/Jinx/Jinx'/Jinx'/Jinxself

Mag/Magic/Magics/Magic's/Magicself

Mag/Magic/Magicals/Magical's/Magicalself

Mag/Mage/Mages/Mage's/Mageself

Mag/Magi/Macicians/Magician's/Magicianself

Myst/Mystic/Mystics/Mystic's/Mysticself

Myst/Mystic/Mysticals/Mystical's/Mysticalself

Mo/Moon/Moons/Moon's/Moonself

Nec/Necrom/Necromanceys/Necromancy's/Necromancyself/Necromancerself

Occ/ Occult/Occults/Occult's/Occultself

Occ/ Occult/Occultists/Occultist's/Occultistself

Pen/Penta/Pentacles/Pentacle's/Pentacleself

Pent/Penta/Pentagrams/Pentagram's/Pentagramself

Sor/Sorcerer/Sorcerers/Socerer's/Sorcererself

Sor/Sorcery/Sorcerys/Sorcery's/Sorceryself

Spe/Spell/Spells/Spell's/Spellself

Si/Sigil/Sigils/Sigil's/Sigilself

Sta/Star/Stars/Star's/Starself

Ta/Taro/Tarots/Tarot's/Tarotself

Wit/Witch/Witchs/Witch's/Witchself

Witch/Witch/Witchs/Witch's/Witchself

Wit/Witch/Witchcrafts/Witchcraft's/Witchcraftself

Wa/Wand/Wands/Wand's/Wandself

🧙🏻‍♀️/🧙🏻‍♀️/🧙🏻‍♀️s/🧙🏻‍♀️'s/🧙🏻‍♀️self

🔮/🔮/🔮s/🔮's/🔮self

☪️/☪️/☪️s/☪️'s/☪️self

🕯/🕯/🕯s/🕯's/🕯self

🕯️/🕯️/🕯️s/🕯️'s/🕯️self

🃏/🃏/🃏s/🃏's/🃏self

🧹/🧹/🧹s/🧹's/🧹self

🌕/🌕/🌕s/🌕's/🌕self

🌒/🌒/🌒s/🌒's/🌒self

🌙/🌙/🌙s/🌙's/🌙self

✨/✨/✨s/✨'s/✨self

✩/✩/✩s/✩'s/✩self

⛥/⛥/⛥s/⛥'s/⛥self

⛧/⛧/⛧s/⛧'s/⛧self

☪/☪/☪s/☪'s/☪self

🍄/🍄/🍄s/🍄's/🍄self

🧿/🧿/🧿s/🧿's/🧿self

💎/💎/💎s/💎's/💎self