#Chained Arcana

[mrtva-vrana]

Chained Arcana & Knights of Rain | Telltales and Rituals (Split)

May 2024

Bandcamp (Chained Arcana) | Bandcamp (Knights of Rain)

[bizarrobrain]

"Escape" by Chained Arcana - From "Chained Arcana" s/t (2023)

[bluehairperson]

Good enough. Welcome back, Valucio.

[hajimedics]

welcome home persona AU, aka mostly an excuse for me to draw my human designs in classy children’s fairytale-inspired outfits

[comparativetarot]

The Tower. Art by Chain Assembly, from the Tarot by the Neon Light.

The Tower is a sudden, dramatic, and explosive change. The scales of balance have tipped and your normalcy is or will soon be changed. The source of its destruction is a shaky foundation moreso than the external forces that impart their will upon it. It portends upheaval and a stark transformation in the reader.

[popculturetarot]

‪The Nine of Wands is a card of hard fought victory. It is clear that you have risen above the challenges you face, but not without wounds from the fight. ‬

[ikkaku-of-heart]

Hawkins: Fantasizes about Ikkaku submissive at his feet draped in silk and gold chains.

Zoro: Fantasizes about Ikkaku dual-wielding two swords kicking ass while wearing his clothes.

[chiizestims]

Angel (Persona) Stimboard

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[bebemoon]

major arcana looks: THE HIGH PRIESTESS | khaite "romee" open-backed draped merino wool gown, marina eerrie "sacred" natural silk dress w/ hood, knobbly studio pearl double threader, knobbly studio silver mismatched fluted perfume funnel & holder earrings, di petsa silver metal belt, yvmin gemstone mesh fingertip rings, silver ewer (c. 19th cent.), kindred black "porphyria's lover" natural perfume, middaia "cathedrale pearl chains" necklace, schiaparelli surreal jewelry-pierced half-mask, alighieri "the ancient incantations" sterling silver bangle bracelet, alighieri "the ancient incantations" sterling silver ring, victorian silver hand mirror, laura benson "god seeds" pomegranate archival matte print

[mrtva-vrana]

Chained Arcana | S/T

October 2023

Bandcamp

[ghostinthewoods1102]

(Julian from the Arcana game)

I'll be safe, if anything I'd befriend him then have to worry about his tendencies to people please.

No pressure tag:

@nightmare-67 @infectious-art

You’re stuck in a room with the last character in your gallery. How safe are you?

Thanks for tagging me @artsy-girl-76 @schnarfer @oonajaeadira @jeewrites (I’m so sorry if I missed anyone!)

Does this guy count?

YOU GUYS. It told me the gif was “too big”…. I’m not safe AT ALL 😅

Tagging @burntheedges @grogusmum @perfectly-imperfect-me23 @ishabull @davnittbraes

[judasrpc]

THE MAJOR ARCANA, REVERSED

a collection of character development questions based on the arcana and their themes !! this is part of a collection of tarot-themed asks. if multi, please specify which muse(s) the question is directed toward !!

[THE FOOL] - Do you consider them naive, or disconnected from the world aronud them? If so, what do they need to step back and reflect on to get them "in the zone"?

[THE MAGICIAN] - Do they self-sabatoge, or do they sabatoge others in their lives? If so, how?

[THE HIGH PRIESTESS] - Do they easily trust others, or do they listen to their gut more? Are they distrusting?

[THE EMPRESS] - What economic background did they grow up in, or are a part of now? Has their situation gotten better or worse?

[THE EMPEROR] - Where do they stand in the social hierarchy of their group (e.g., are they at the top of the chain, or are they subservient to those around them?)

[THE HIEROPHANT] - Do they often abide by social norms, or do they reject institutional values in favor of flexibility/independence?

[THE LOVERS] - Are they a good communicator, or do they tend to crack under pressure?

[THE CHARIOT] - Do they feel like they belong anywhere, or do they feel outcast in comparison to their peers?

[STRENGTH] - Are they jealous/envious? If so, what makes them jealous/envious of those around them?

[THE HERMIT] - Is solitude a good or bad thing for them? Do they like being alone, or do they have no choice?

[WHEEL OF FORTUNE] - Are they lucky, or does misfortune tend to follow them wherever they go?

[JUSTICE] - What do they need to be held accountable for? What actions, if any, do they deny responsibility for?

[THE HANGED MAN] - Do they feel "stuck" in any aspects, or as if they're falling behind their goals?

[DEATH] - What are they holding onto, and are they refusing to let this go?

[TEMPERANCE] - Do they tend to think in a polarized manner, or do they attempt to navigate the nuance of whatever troubles them?

[THE DEVIL] - What is their go-to recovery plan? Do they take time for themselves, or do they jump back into action without a second thought?

[THE TOWER] - What is the most disastrous thing that could happen to them? How would they navigate that situation/event?

[THE STAR] - Are they faithful? If so, to who/to what, and how do they show it?

[THE MOON] - What is one question they would do anything to get an answer to, no matter the cost?

[THE SUN] - Is it hard for them to stay positive? If so, why is that?

[JUDGMENT] - What is one thing they harshly judge themselves for? What creates doubt and self-loathing for them?

[THE WORLD] - What are they missing in life? What one thing, if anything, is the "key" to their success?

[iliveforyouilongforyouvesuvia]

May I request some full HCs of the M6 with an ex coliseum fighter MC?

The Arcana HCs: M6 with an ex-Coliseum fighter MC

Julian

His first thought when he laid eyes on you after he broke into your shop was "wow, they must have some stories to tell!"

Oddly enough, the physical (and mental/emotional) scars you carry from your time in the Coliseum are big reasons for why he chooses to trust you - and, eventually to cherish you. You've been through it

As someone who's had quite the wild life himself, he can trust you to understand how difficult experiences do and don't define who you are. He knows if he talks about life with pirates, you'll get it

If it's his turn to have a nightmare, he doesn't have to worry that talking about his bad dreams will expose you to new horrors. If it's your turn, he's a light sleeper for good reasons

Tends to pry for stories about your time there, but in a good way that pushes you to process what it was like

Checked over all the scars you accumulated there and regularly asks after any lingering chronic pain from the injuries

Once he's gotten past the initial flirtatious comments and the awkwardness of opening up, he'd be lying if he doesn't find the scars and background very attractive. Rough him up anytime ~

Asra

They're in two minds about the whole situation and they're not totally sure how to proceed with it when discomfort isn't their thing

He's glad you're not there anymore. He often wonders if you coming back without memories was actually a merciful thing, if it meant not remembering the details of your trauma

They hate seeing all the marks of pain and violence on your body, because it's like a reminder to them of one of the many ways they somehow let you down or left you alone when you needed help

Deep down, however, it's beyond comforting to him to know what you're capable of surviving without help, because he knows he can't always be there for you no matter how hard he tries

They know that if you're ever in a situation again where your life is threatened, you'll fight viciously to preserve it. They hate that you experienced it and hope you never will again, but they're relieved

All that to say, he doesn't know how to talk about it and he's not going to broach the subject unless you do

Still committed to loving you and being open with you. They know you, they know you're good, and they want you to know them too

Nadia

When she first met you, she assumed the scars must have come from fighting in a war. The Coliseum didn't occur to her

She doesn't even have the clearest memories of it, since she only really saw it after being married to the man who instated it. That doesn't stop her from feeling immensely guilty about it

This happened to you while she had the power to push back against it, and she didn't. There was so much going wrong that she never addressed because she was holed up in her tower, hiding

That only spurs her to try to make things right. You do receive a halting but heartfelt apology from her early on, and a respectful invitation to share your experience with her at your comfort

Just as you've helped her to move on and recover, she wants to do the same for you. You have a powerful skill set. To the extent that you're willing to, she'd love to see you put it to noble use

How do you feel about teaching martial arts? She'll put you in touch with Nahara, and will help you fund a teaching studio for anyone who could use the coaching

Or you could be her personal bodyguard ...

Muriel

More than anything, he's just relieved he never had to kill you. He already has so much regret to live with, and the thought of ending the person who would've made life good again is horrific

That doesn't make you easy to be around at first. Everything about you brings back the memories he wants to leave behind

The scars that match his, the way you react to movement, even the way you walk to compensate for the drag of chains you don't wear anymore. You're the un-hateable mirror of everything that hurts

And that's just after the first few days. Truthfully, you scare him, and even after building a new life with you there are still moments when being perceived by you terrifies him, because you get him

You don't need words or confessions to understand the hell that's shaped him so profoundly. And even when he can't stand to carry someone else's pain on top of his own, he still understands yours

It's precisely that forced vulnerability that makes loving you so profoundly healing. He loves you for you, he loves you for the pain you've experienced, and since it's the same as his own, he's learning to love himself begrudgingly in the process

Portia

Not put off by you at all, which is extremely rare for you

She finds it attractive if anything. You look like someone who's really lived. You look like someone who gives as good as they get

It makes her a little uncomfortable to be around at first. She's so quickly caught up in the coolness and excitement of your violent past that she can get borderline insensitive with her questions

What's it like to be in a fight? Who's the biggest person you fought? Did you really have to kill all of your opponents? How many did you kill? Was there a lot of blood? What weapons did you use?

Does a complete 180 the first time she sees the emotional and mental toll it's taken on you. She's so empathetic, it takes all of five seconds for her to understand this is trauma before she's weeping

So very happy to be your anchor and grounding presence. She will hold you and grieve with you and never, ever, ever look at you differently for what you were a part of. You're not scary to her

Almost overprotective when it comes to how other people perceive you. Someone's acting like you're the scariest person in the room and making you uncomfortable? She's about to prove them wrong

Lucio

After spending three years as a goat ghost, he doesn't care who you are, just talk to him - oh, his survival depends on your good graces? And he had you stuck as a Coliseum fighter? Hmmm

Tried to hide it, but he was scared at first. He was smart enough to know that you had good reason to dislike him, and therefore plenty of reason to further mess him up in such a vulnerable state

But you didn't. Which made him confused. And curious

Tell him about your time there, then! What was it like being in the ring? Being a participant in his favorite fight of yours?

Oh. Oh, it was that bad? ..... oh.

He carries guilt for every painful repercussion you experience. It was shame, and now it looks more like remorseful responsibility, but he doesn't need it rubbed in his face to know it was wrong

What he also knows is a valuable lesson you taught him, which is both the importance and possibility of making things right

You will never have a nightmare he won't be ready to comfort you for. You will never have an injury he won't be getting his clothes dirty for treating it. You will always, always have him by your side

[comparativetarot]

The Hanged Man. Art by Chain Assembly, from the Tarot by the Neon Light.

The Hanged Man represents a pause in momentum. It is an elevated view of your surroundings from a new perspective. It is the slow drip of learning, patience, and thought. The hanged man is sacrifice and indecision as time proceeds without him.

[plaguedcupid]

i can imagine the group. in the forest. trying to be quiet but his chains just keep making sm noise and he wouldn't even do jack shit to keep quiet im fucking sobbing

boy what the fuck are you doing with five entire belts. what are you holding

back👏pack👏for👏his👏apple👏snack

back🤜pack✊wherehekeepshis apple snack👏👏

HES👈GOT✊THAT👇 APPLE🍎SAUCE🥣 that YOU🫵CRAVE😩

[toskarin]

Bandcamp Friday’s soon, any recommendations?

as always, I'm gonna recommend my own soundtracks, not on any particular merit, but because the year's coming to a close and I like buying coffee that tastes bad

less corruptly, here's some albums I've been enjoying this month. most are on the newer side (and I've posted songs of the day from a lot of them before) in the interest of keeping things fresh-ish

Black Pyre - Blessed Br​â​n, Son Of The Sea

Arazubak - Betrayed by Devotion

Sanguine Wounds - S/T

Desert Heretic - Infernalis

Abriction - So Far Away In Time

Winter Lantern - Hymne To A Dismal Starre

Aara - Eiger

Vampyric - Untouched by Songs that Angels Sing

Frosk - Stone Prison

Death Descends - The World

Paysage d'Hiver - Die Berge

Iron Firmament - Draconic Atavism

Mélancholie du Dhampir - Pale Summer Romance Reh.

Daedric Chamber - Necromantik

Starcave Nebula // Trhä - Split

Siegetower - Demo

Morbærsanger - (like) thieves in a glowing orchard

Lautrec - Martyrdom Impaled

Chained Arcana // knights of rain - telltales and rituals

Vampiric Coffin - The Last Drop

Fugitive Wizard - Ultima Magus Chapter IV

Lärmgott - Rausch der Erinnyen

Necrosferatul - Candelabrum Necrosferatulum

Valdrin - Throne of the Lunar Soul