#Ekata

[featherwurm]

Out of the Abyss Crew being themselves as ever:

Under duress the big paladin lady (Ekata) just picks up the lil guys (Stool the myconid and Bart) and runs.

Ace and Toad roll high against a few Nothics and their stupid evil gaze. Nothics may STARE but they stare right back.

For reasons Bart has to shove a big-ass dragon egg around that's almost as big as him (it involves slightly abusing his magical ring and connection to his patron).

Bart, despite being a fucking warlock, repeatedly fails charisma rolls for some mysterious reason.

[stardust-bridges]

Club Furies Premiere: EKATA - WARP ENGINE [J A D E]

The J A D E community celebrates several years of existence since its emergence in 2018. Now, they also celebrate two years of existence of their young label. Led by S T R K T U R, for the occasion, he has brought together artists with different views of what electronic music is all about. This compilation is made up of nine of his friends who have contributed to making this a quality…

[wisteriteeth]

welcome home narrator

[outlying-hyppocrate]

Had a thought.

What kind of creature do u think I'd be???

(To me u seem like an elf vampire)

i probably seem like an elf vampire because of. well. crispin from treebury upon avon and. he's an elf vampire. (i'm not either of those things sadly.) but you also have very elf vibes !! perhaps even some type of sprite or fairy. something magical (:

[theburialofstrawberries]

sign for the connecticut-wide rally today :) philistini janata ke saath ekata: solidarity with the palestinian people. from a stamp that India released in 1981.

[wondereads]

WLW Book Recommendations

Happy Pride!

Recommendations are under the cut due to the size of this post. The books listed below are:

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

Crier’s War by Nina Varela

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett

Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide

Seven Devils by L. R. Lam and Elizabeth May

Malice by Heather Walter

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (high fantasy)

Yes, this book is a monster, but it is well worth your time. Told from multiple perspectives spanning a huge fantasy world, an ancient evil is waking up, and humans must be prepared. This book does a great job of blending many different cultures into one narrative, and the way it deals with organized religion is better than any other book I've ever read. While this is a fantasy over a romance, the sapphic relationship in this book is top tier. It develops slowly and naturally; it's not big and sweeping like a lot of romance in fantasy, but the smaller things really come through.

Crier's War by Nina Varela (high fantasy)

In a fantasy world, humans are ruled over by automae, artificial beings that were initially created by humans but have now taken over as the 'superior' beings. Ayla's family was killed by the king, and she vows to take revenge by killing his own family, his only daughter, Lady Crier. I find the history of the automae very interesting in this book, and Crier's story in particular has a lot of good reveals. While this is an intense high fantasy, there is a bit of humor in it. Told from both Ayla and Crier's perspectives, I find it incredibly funny that a human girl is scheming how to assassinate a princess while said princess is experiencing her first crush on said human girl.

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri (high fantasy)

This book is set in a world inspired by ancient India, and tells the story of a maidservant and princess. The maidservant has a dark past that involves illegal magic and old societies, and the princess has been imprisoned by her cruel and despotic brother. This book is very much on the slower side, but some people prefer that. Similar to Priory, this book is told from multiple points of view, not just the two main characters. The unrest in the kingdom is slow and creeping but happens steadily and realistically. Also, concerning the romance, I actually quite like that the two main characters, Priya and Malini, don't exactly have a very healthy relationship.

The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett (high fantasy)

One of my favorite books, The Winter Duke is about Ekata, one of the many children of the duchy of Kylma Above. All she wants to do is leave this place and her family to pursue her dreams of scholarship, but when her family falls into a permanent sleep the day before her departure, she must step up to rule. As someone who loves political fantasy, this book is right up my alley, and yours too as long as that's something you like. I really like that this book explicitly states that Ekata has zero interest in men romantically and is only interested in women. Her romance with Inkhar definitely brings out the YA aspects of this book. Ekata is forced to grow up so quickly, it's nice to see her have a crush and get flustered over it like any teenage girl.

Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide (mystery thriller)

At a predominately white private school, the only two Black students are targeted by an anonymous texter, Aces. Though they have nothing in common, they team up in order to uncover Aces and protect their secrets. Plot wise, this is by far my favorite thriller I've ever read. It's tense, it'll keep you on the edge of your seat, and it discusses institutionalized racism, especially in academia, masterfully. One of the main characters, Chiamaka, has a great sideplot of coming to terms with her sexuality. However, when it comes between her safety and her romance, I love that she keeps a level head on her shoulders and always chooses the former. (There is also MLM rep in this book with the other POV character.)

Seven Devils by L. R. Lam and Elizabeth May (space opera sci-fi)

An intergalactic empire spreads across the universe, and it's up to a ragtag group of rebels to stop it. Eris was once heir to the entire empire, but she gave that up to be part of the Resistance, and one mission may be the deciding factor in the universe's continued freedom. While Eris is technically the main character, this is fundamentally an ensemble cast with multiple perspectives. This book has quite a bit of LGBTQ+ representation, including a sapphic relationship between two of the POV characters. While not a huge focus of the book, their relationship is sweet and touching.

Malice by Heather Walter (high fantasy)

Malice is a retelling of Sleeping Beauty following Alyce, the Dark Grace, who is reviled but used by all in the kingdom of Briar. Alyce dreams of escaping Briar until she starts to master her powers and meets the Princess Aurora. I will admit that I prefer the plot to the romance in this book for the most part, but the ending really gets me sometimes. Alyce's powers and her people's history are so interesting, and Aurora is a great, understanding, and kind love interest.

Stay tuned for more pride recommendations all throughout this month!

[mercisims]

EKATA HAIRSTYLE

New Maxis Match Hairstyle for Sims4.

-24 EA Colours. -For female, teen-elder. -Base Game compatible. -Hat compatible. -Maxis Match colours. -All LODs.

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[kevinsparrow1]

Happy Birthday @sara-rosesff issara wage set ekama ekata hitiya nm me welaawe set ekam ubalage gedara 😅

Apita paandarawal adalama na aaye ikmanin waren siraama apita paalui ❤️

[flowerboy-viscera]

03.10. My Lule. Oh, here's your Ekata.

You were crying, I heard, which is quite unlike you. At least I think you were crying. You're always at the door here, talking to me. You were always so interesting to me, Lucjan, when we were children! You never cried very much, unlike the little ones in this house, namely the youngest girl, Helmi. What a sensitive child indeed. You never did smile either really, did you? And I was your opposite - as if my heart were on the outside! Constantly throwing fits over the littlest things. A tempest Bojana called me (though we called her Janica, remember? Oh, how she disliked it. She much preferred her regular name, Bojana-Leptirica. But I think it's nice, and matches us, Lule and Ekata and Janica. Imagine if you were a Lulica instead! Really). I was quite irascible, I think that's the word, but I'm what she would call "softer" now, certainly. Two enneae and a bit I've lived, and it's certainly made me more reasonable. Though it's not very much, is it? How old is our Janica? She must be hardly seventy, still young as we are. I do think you ought to come in sometime if you cry so. Lord Ruusu may be so kind as to open his doors to welcome you, Lucjan, the brother of his Katariina. I never liked that much and I'd rather the family called me my name Ekaterina, or Ekata, as you do. But you never refuse the name they give you, as it's a good name, and it's very distinguished and proper. Maybe they'll name you something as well. Something like Luukas. I'd like Luukas. And we'd be Katariina and Luukas, certainly, what a thing that is! - Your Ekata

[sopadeleon]

Limnos is Ekata and Lovelorn's son! He's a shy crybaby but when a Darkrai passed, being that his parents are Legendaries, he just becomes one bc he was chosen to :B His outfit's lame but I just wanted to have something hehe.

[featherwurm]

SO - Out of the Abyss Crew is... uh, well they did make it out of the Abyss! Briefly! After a very near TPK! Now, after meeting with their contacts and making new ones, they have to go back and deal with those darn demon lords.

Althea ribs Bart about the state of his (non-existent) underclothes "You know he's Donald Duckining it up in there!"

Ekata and Bart discuss how to relate their adventures to the dwarven king they're about to meet. She is not shy about her tastes.

Ace, the space case, seems to always roll shit or nat 20s on wisdom checks and apparently he knows EVERYTHING about Waterdeep.

Schmoozing with the leaders of various factions, everyone hits it off really well! We gained all sorts of allies, advantages, and new tools to play with... and then there's Bart.

Bart is not having a good time:

(He truly does not mean to be like this.)

[rajesh-kumar-hp-74]

#SaviorOfTheWorldSantRampalJi

Ek mahaan dhaarmik vishvavikhyaat neta poorvee desh mein janm lekar poore vishv ko bhaeechaare ke maadhyam se ekata ke sootr mein baandhega.

భూమి పైన అవతారము

[outlying-hyppocrate]

will be making another blog for all things e. pavlović

[444names]

Names generated from Tolkienesque, French and backwards Japanese forenames, excluding the letter "H"

Adorgem Adréa Aeglas Agasam Agducimuf Agorbas Agusayiry Akakoy Akatnic Akatnur Akoamur Aladatak Alarmas Alilique Alingosed Amekure Amiram Anakoy Andenustan Andiron Anedidur Annat Anusam Aranmasay Aratre Aratus Arettetaka Arnek Arodorijie Aroin Artrien Asaman Asame Asamenzil Asaya Ascalemuy Asekan Asimas Asirom Asirë Astar Astay Asted Asubon Atamuf Auréa Ayika Ayomo Ayonnya Ayoronagan Ayustim...

Balfasam Batar Batōyr Baulinelf Beriguel Berrent Bertim Bieste Bonick Bonikustim Bonnam Buciūyr Busta Bustasa Bustim Bëorijed Camil Casirasus Celebar Celuil Cikainrota Clasa Clasamie Coroyanpi Cotorl Deleg Denusayom Dildë Domuf Dorin Dugue Duistakom Duste Dwinuj Dírdat Eanne Edidurat Edillestom Edilman Egies Egine Eikaw Eikor Eikot Eimuste Einekat Ekaia Ekanci Ekannek Ekasam Ekata Ekatet Ekatōyk Ekusay Ekuste Ekuyimuzak Ekuzakat Eldas Elexis Emanice Emenak Enamukata Enciron Erijiek Eukim Eukuy Euregilgar Eusam Eusayustak Eäret Falmoturom Fandraniel Fandrene Finekubon Finen Finevionen Flobeor Flornaldor Folauret Frasas Fréaldë Furane Furat Fustat Fëanne Fëanotim Fílin Fílisen Fírin Ganimotas Gelbalda Gemnay Giteg Glinuilin Glóine Gollat Gollegliel Gorion Grang Gusamuyik Gwaldorik Géline Ianelm Ielebon Iemmandili Ierijul Iette Igusoy Ijacquet Ijiekustam Ijiel Ijiendon Ijienegin Ijnure Ijokakim Ijoël Ijusta Ijustagan Ijustim Ikain Ikair Ikakuy Ikasayūyr Ikatiron Ikatnam Ikatomon Ikatubonek Ikatum Ikatust Ikatūy Ikoyak Ikoyoma Ikukatedil Ikusayur Ikust Ikōyr Imaitim Imarion Imaude Imbalie Imbaléate Imbrield Imegim Imenak Imenne Iment Imicolimuf Imimuf Imormant Imronik Imubon Imuelrat Imura Imurat Imust Imustuka Inegin Inellenak Irair Irand Iratrak Iretara Irimuk Irober Ironevin Ironoroy Irotim Irèse Istekurom Istrion Jacim Jeakasayim Jeanad Jeanas Jeaninegis Jeanmag Jeanuj Jeanuran Jokiman Jokoy Jusie Justas Kiessik Kirodories Lacque Ladan Landreryam Lentim Limladas Lodranom Lumagor Léminie Lémyr Maekat Mainegile Malasub Mance Margerice Marijanat Maroddavie Mikatregil Minbusōs Motonim Moyir Mélia Nakōyr Narwen Nazak Nimusam Nirosei Nomura Nárijies Náronor Oakak Oangluc Oasōk Oekustier Oenegil Ogiam Oikirenur Oikuzim Oimagandë Oimil Oistamin Okauldë Okaustak Okeatinek Okedil Okegal Okeiiel Okekuyon Okeman Okenduran Okenrij Okiasa Okienas Okikikus Okikustom Okimak Okimele Okimenuil Okimu Okimuyas Okironasam Okiroy Oknakat Okodel Okomir Okorl Okote Okusa Okusam Okusoy Okust Okustay'ne Okustent Okuyekubon Okuyikor Okuyuzak Ollinukat Omberuf Oment Omotusūy Orger Orian Orielebram Orielle Oriet Origustas Ormadar Oronayasam Oronien Orukat Otakimia Otoanako Otombur Otoyk Oukir Ouknasamuy Ousabin Oustimron Ouzan Oyatūy Oyekur Oyikuzie Oyirustas Oyoristime Oznekaitte Palasay Palausay Palies Palmas Pasiras Paulfwi Pauragang Paure Pauruzoy Periekust Quendille Quenne Ratas Retat Retustin Say'nuj Sayubona Sayuf Scarandui Smantom Smasaya Stastum Subolivrat Sylaudele Sylves Tatak Tence Tustadoc Ubolan Ubome Ubone Ubonimaron Ubonironon Uborl Ugues Ugustir Uguyeka Ukaimild Ukuzuyim Ulaubon Umagdur Umoto Urabaud Urana Uranluc Urattoan Urenalgel Urené Urettele Urongbon Uronie Uruzak Usayam Usayot Usinya Ustak Ustakuy Ustam Ustan Ustarce Ustasustel Ustat Ustim Ustinek Ustirubond Ustomoan Uzakagot Uzakasūy Uzakat Uzakay Uzakoak Uzakotin Uzgak Uzustaka Vaineat Vaira Valies Valimusa Vanck Victorie Vinumukat Vorin Vánad Vérènerm Xandena Yávid Zimuzak Élieusam Ōradat Ōranceor Ōrandilmot Ōratanámot Ōrator Ōrieppence Ōrier Ōrijiemur Ōrijne Ōringlu Ōrion Ōrukasam Ōrundinès Ōrungot Ōruyakam Ōruyas Ōziendo

[mswyrr]

f/f book review: “The Winter Duke” by Claire Eliza Bartlett

Beautiful worldbuilding here. It’s YA Fantasy inspired by the history and culture of Early Modern Europe and focuses on a small duchy that has been able to retain its independence from the warmongering powers around it only because of the noble family’s special connection to “magic.” The dukedom is a city of ice built atop a lake whose merpeople are the only cultivators of magic known to Not Europe. 

When her entire (large!) family falls into a mysterious coma-like state, 16 year old Ekata has to solve the mystery, keep the wolves of war at bay, and figure out who she is.

Reasons why I liked it:

-Worldbuilding and descriptions are gorgeous. I especially recommend the audiobook. The reader is talented and I found the book really soothing to me recently when I was having some health issues. The icy world of cut-throat politics and eerie magic was enchanting.

-This is YA about a 16 year old protagonist who actually thinks and behaves in age appropriate ways*. The story itself is mature and bigger than her though: it knows Ekata needs to grow and understands the limits of that for someone at her stage of life. To be honest - at times she was annoying to me lol Because we’ve got so many hypercompetent 16 year old YA protags lol But by the last 30 percent of the book all her struggles came together into a conclusion that was satisfying across multiple dimensions - she comes of age as a member of her family, as someone making her first forays into romance, and as a political figure who gets the fantasy of power handed to her all at once but also the realism of what you can do within a system like this (absolute power is not what it’s cracked up to be!).

-The author retains neat politics inspired by Early Modern Europe but tosses the homophobia: being lesbian isn’t a source of pain for Ekata and there are multiple LGBTQ characters and an overall sense that gender and sexuality simply do not drive the (many, deep!) problems of this world. I don’t think it’s inappropriate to deal with homophobia in Fantasy settings, but it’s nice when an author has confidence in what they want to focus on and goes for it. There’s a clarity of vision throughout that I appreciated very much.

*I know the complex publishing and etc reasons why so many YA books are about someone who comes across as a 25 year old and I’ve enjoyed some of those but it can get wearying to have protags who are neither adult Fantasy or YA about actual teens

[miazims]

Here is today’s CC showcase. Modelled by Yasmin.

CC links under the cut.

Hair 1: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-hair-hairstyles-female/title/ekata-hairstyle/id/1625534/

Hair 2: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-hair-hairstyles-female/title/naya-hairstyle/id/1625593/

Outfit 1:

Eyeliner: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-makeup-female-eyeliner/title/eyeliner-n128/id/1625599/

Dress: https://www.simsfinds.com/downloads/314494/gcs-october-s-cc-2022-sims4

Outfit 2:

Dress: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/cottagecore-plaid-dress-requires-dream-home-decorator/id/1625224/

Outfit 3:

Eyeliner: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-makeup-female-eyeliner/title/eyeliner-n126/id/1625597/

Necklace: https://www.simsfinds.com/downloads/314397/witch-choker-sims4

Top: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/lexi-top/id/1620334/

Bottom: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-formal/title/print-shorts/id/1625479/

Outfit 4:

Eyeshadow: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-makeup-female-eyeshadow/title/eyeshadow-n120/id/1625596/

Eyeliner: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-makeup-female-eyeliner/title/eyeliner-n128/id/1625599/

Top: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/knitted-top-with-ruffles-and-ties/id/1625496/

Bottom: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/chocolate-set204-mini-skirt-c923/id/1625469/

Outfit 5:

Eyeliner: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-makeup-female-eyeliner/title/eyeliner-n127/id/1625598/

Eyeshadow: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-makeup-female-eyeshadow/title/eyeshadow-n119/id/1625595/

Top: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/chocolate-set204-collared-jumper-c922/id/1625468/

Bottom: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/lexi-leggins/id/1620332/

Outfit 6:

Eyeliner: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-makeup-female-eyeliner/title/eyeliner-n127/id/1625598/

Necklace: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-accessories-female-necklaces/title/diamond-ring-necklace/id/1625316/

Top: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/chordoftherings-top-no-306/id/1625340/

Bottom: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-clothing-female-teenadultelder-everyday/title/set-no-13-bottom/id/1625308/