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Rivivere l'età del Bronzo nella Terramara di Montale: il Parco Archeologico compie vent'anni

ARCHEOLOGIA Rivivere l'età del Bronzo nella Terramara di Montale: il Parco Archeologico compie vent'anni

Redazione Il Parco archeologico della Terramara di Montale, nel Modenese, compie vent’anni e per l’occasione si veste a festa proponendo al pubblico nuove emozionanti installazioni per rievocare l’età del bronzo, esperienze di archeologia sperimentale riunite in un festival, degustazioni di panini gourmet e altre sorprese. Inaugurato nell’aprile 2004 come settore “open air” del Museo Civico di…

[grandparomeaskblog]

Screwing in Roman times

[kepesktribe]

Happy Valentione's day part 1

In order:

Ziven, Sasaraka, Janlenoux, Darceloix (enjoying chocolate from his roommate on duty), Kiet, Irisvir (sharing with Exarc <3), and female Sybil. Bonus Sybil looking snazzy in the new map top.

[auressea]

@dubiousculturalartifact

[garaksapprentice]

Yep. Although it does change depending on the type of loom, length of warp, and threading pattern that you're using (if applicable). A continuously warped inkle band is miles faster than warping the exact same length and number of threads for tablet weaving, for instance.

EXARC (I think, been a while since I read it) has a fascinating study on the relative warp-to-weave time ratios between warp-weighted and horizontal looms. They were trying to find the overall time saving in weaving the same length of cloth on each loom type, to work out how, why and when weavers might have switched from vertical to horizontal looms. In the process they discovered that while using the vertical loom took more time overall, the warp-to-weave ratio was smaller than for the horizontal loom. Since most weavers tend to think of the weaving as the actually-fun part, and warping as the necessary-to-get-to-the-fun-part part, this probably impacted the time it took to switch from one loom type to the other.

As a new weaver i find that warp speed is in fact not very fast

[lamilanomagazine]

Modena, il parco archeologico della Terramara compie 20 anni: per l'occasione installazioni ed esperienze di archeologia sperimentale

Modena, il parco archeologico della Terramara compie 20 anni: per l'occasione installazioni ed esperienze di archeologia sperimentale. E si rinnova per festeggiare l'anniversario. Nato come settore "open air" del Museo Civico, è dedicato alla civiltà diffusa nella pianura padana nell'età del bronzo Il Parco archeologico della Terramara di Montale compie vent'anni e per l'occasione si veste a festa proponendo al pubblico nuove emozionanti installazioni per rievocare l'età del bronzo, esperienze di archeologia sperimentale riunite in un festival, degustazioni di panini gourmet e altre sorprese. Inaugurato nell'aprile 2004 come settore "open air" del Museo Civico di Modena, il Parco archeologico è dedicato alle terramare, gli abitati che si svilupparono nell'età del bronzo, tra il 1650 e il 1150 a.C., nella parte centrale della pianura padana e che ne costituiscono un aspetto identitario. Grazie anche alla ricostruzione a grandezza naturale di una parte del villaggio, basata sui dati emersi dagli scavi archeologici con fortificazioni, impianti produttivi, abitazioni, l'esperienza di visita al Parco si trasforma in una profonda immersione nel mondo di 3.500 anni fa. In occasione dei vent'anni, il Parco, che riapre per Pasqua dopo la chiusura invernale, si presenta al pubblico con una nuova identità visiva e si rinnova diventando ancora più accessibile con una maggiore attenzione per i visitatori con ridotte capacità motorie, sensoriali e cognitive, grazie al progetto "Open air & open use" presentato dal Comune di Modena e finanziato con 315 mila euro dal Pnrr, il Piano nazionale di ripresa e resilienza. Il nuovo progetto del Parco e il programma delle celebrazioni per il ventennale sono stati presentati questa mattina, 26 marzo, alla Terramara in una conferenza stampa alla quale hanno partecipato Andrea Bortolamasi, assessore alla Cultura del Comune di Modena; Massimo Paradisi, sindaco di Castelnuovo; Vanessa Poli, archeologa, Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle arti e Paesaggio di Bologna; Andrea Cardarelli, presidente Istituto italiano preistoria e protostoria e docente a Sapienza; Matilda Siebrecht, presidente di Exarc; Francesca Piccinini e Cristiana Zanasi, Museo Civico di Modena e Parco della Terramara. "Il Parco diventa sempre più accessibile per tutti e tutte – ha dichiarato l'assessore Bortolamasi – e, con vent'anni di ricerca, divulgazione e formazione, rimane un luogo simbolo del nostro territorio. Il nostro impegno è continuare a investire per avere un luogo di cultura sempre più inclusivo ed accessibile". Il Parco è stato realizzato in un'area attigua al luogo dove sorgeva l'abitato dell'età del bronzo grazie a risorse europee e all'impegno congiunto dei Comuni di Modena e Castelnuovo Rangone e alle risorse europee utilizzate per la prima volta per sostenere investimenti comunali. "Da vent'anni – commenta il sindaco Paradisi – per noi è un onore ospitare sul territorio comunale questo parco che nasce dalla grande collaborazione con la rete del Museo Civico e il Comune di Modena. Le migliaia di visite svolte in questi anni di attività sono, più di ogni altra parola, la testimonianza di quanto questo luogo sia un vero e inestimabile patrimonio collettivo, non solo a livello provinciale ma anche italiano ed europeo". Le vicende del sito archeologico di Montale si intrecciano, fin dal momento della sua scoperta nella seconda metà dell'Ottocento, con la storia del Museo Civico di Modena, fondato nel 1871 per conservare l'ingente mole di materiali archeologici che stavano venendo in luce, soprattutto dalle terramare del Modenese che tuttora rappresentano il nucleo più caratterizzante dell'esposizione archeologica. Nel 1997, il successo di una grande mostra che il Museo dedicò alle terramare evidenziò il bisogno di iniziative che coniugassero scienza e divulgazione per conoscere e apprezzare l'archeologia. Contestualmente il Museo Civico, in accordo con la Soprintendenza, aveva ripreso le indagini nella parte residua della terramara di Montale non interessata dagli scavi e dalle attività di cava ottocentesche. Nasce da questi presupposti l'idea di creare un parco dedicato alle Terramare presso l'area archeologica di Montale sul modello degli open-air museums del centro-nord Europa, fondati sui criteri della living history con la riproposizione di strutture abitative, attività produttive e artigianali del passato. Il risultato immediatamente percepibile è quello di un dialogo fra area archeologica, come testimonianza tangibile di una ricerca, e museo all'aperto, come punto di arrivo di quella stessa ricerca. È a partire da questa chiave di lettura che è stata costruita l'offerta culturale per pubblico e scuole con l'obiettivo di rendere disponibili i metodi della ricerca storico-archeologica e di soddisfare i bisogni della fruizione pubblica intesa non solo come attività ricreativa e del tempo libero, ma soprattutto come opportunità di conoscenza del territorio dal punto di vista storico e ambientale.  ... #notizie #news #breakingnews #cronaca #politica #eventi #sport #moda Read the full article

[qrowxiii]

8. What is one of their biggest regrets? Has it had an effect on how they act moving forward, for better or worse?

Trusting Laurentius AGAIN. What a stupid thing to do. Once a traitor always a traitor. He doesn't respect or give the time of the day to what he can't trust anymore, doesn't have the patience for the Exarc or Urianger treating him like a baby that can't handle a truth, he's got better things to do with his time than deal with that bullshit, which has distanced him quite a bit from a few Scions.

Presenting: An Absurdly, Stupidly Long and Wordy Warrior of Light-based Questionnaire, or as my bestie dubbed it:

30 WoL Think Thonkers

Less an ask prompt, more of a daily prompt, (though you can use it as an ask prompt if you prefer!) Answer the questions however you want: straight-forward, with stories or screens, or a mix of all.

Get any of your little brainworms out. Wax poetic, ramble off into several digressions, challenge yourself to answer in the least amount of words possible, whatever you're vibing with! (If you want to tag them #wolthinkthonkers feel free!)

This is very Warrior of Light and MSQ based. It's set from a Post-Endwalker mindframe, so there are some minor/vaguely worded spoilers.

----------------------- WARM-UP QUESTIONS

I. Where is your Warrior of Light from? What was their home like growing up and what set them out on their journey?

2. What city-state did your WoL start in? How did they feel about it then, and how do they feel about it now? (ie, did their experiences sour their perception, or make them appreciate it more?)

3. How do they feel about being Hydaelyn's chosen? (Feel free to break it down from ARR's "Champion of Eorzea" all the way to "The Savior of Etheirys" as much as you like. Have those feelings changed, or just grown more complex?)

4. What do they do in their down time? Do they have any hobbies outside of Primal-slaying and world-saving? Are these lifelong hobbies or recent interests?

5. How do they feel now that "it's all over" (the story of Hydaelyn and Zodiark)? What do they plan to do next? Or is their story finished - and if you're retiring them, what does retirement look like for them? Do you have someone else taking the stage going forward?

6. Who was their Azem? What were they like, and were they different from your WoL? Who were their family, friends? Or, if you don't care for the Azem angle or went in your own direction for their past self, how so? How does your WoL feel about their Ancient identity?

----------------------- CHANGES

7. Have they gone through any physical changes? What scars have they collected, and how do they feel about them? Did they sprout horns or other features as a result of spells or pacts gone wrong? How did light corruption impact them? Or have they walked away miraculously unscathed? Are they more peculiar for how eerily unmarred they are?

8. What is one of their biggest regrets? Has it had an effect on how they act moving forward, for better or worse?

9. The Warrior of Light has been through quite a lot, but what is a moment, big or small, that bolstered and renewed their spirit? Was it a cup of hot cocoa or a lovingly crafted sandwich? Did someone give them a few words or a gesture at just the right time that meant the world to them? (Of course, this can be a canon event or headcanon!)

10. What does home look like for them now? Do they still return to the home where they started, and if so has it changed at all? Or have they found or forged a new home? Who do they live with, if anyone? What sort of things do they keep in their personal space?

11. Despite everything, is it still you? Has the core of who they are as a person remained true through everything, or have they been changed by what they've experienced and learned, for better or worse?

13. Is there a canon moment you've drastically (or not-so-drastically) rewritten? A character death, or something that just really did not fit your WoL's character. Or just some alterations and personal touches you've added? Has that had any long-term changes on the wider story?

----------------------- STORY

12. Which canon moments shaped your Warrior of Light and impacted them the most?

14. Do you have any headcanons for what happened post-Ultima Thule? What kind of injuries did they suffer, or did they walk it off like a boss? Did they take a lengthy vacation, did you shove a time skip in there before 6.1 hit? Or was it quickly off to the next adventure?

15. What were their thoughts and feelings on the events of Myths of the Realm? How did they regard the Twelve prior, and how did the revelations impact them? Was meeting their patron particularly special to them, or not really?

16. What were their thoughts and feelings delving into Pandaemonium? How did they feel working alongside Themis and Lahabrea, after all their history? What did they think about how things ended?

17. Taking a step away from "canon", do you have any wholly unique side quests and adventures your Warrior of Light has gotten caught up in? Did they chase down ghosts of their own past, get married, open a bakery, or fix an ancient blood curse on their family line? Have they reunited with loved ones or buried old hatchets? If there's some unique story behind your character, how does it show up and how did it play out?

----------------------- COMBAT & ABILITIES

18. How do they feel about the work they do? As the Warrior of Light they're tasked with quite a lot of violence, is it something that comes naturally to them or do they resist it? Are they merciless, do they try to spare as many lives as they can, or do they fall somewhere in between?

19. While many fights are dramatic or have high stakes, are there any especially memorable or difficult fights they encountered? Outside scripted battles, were there conflicts that you thought felt better if they were tweaked for narrative or lore-based reasons, ie their first time fighting a primal? Or perhaps a more meta "You the player had a hard time so it translated into headcanon for them".

20. Are there any unique abilities that they possess outside of what's in-game? Are they actually a dragon, or do they see visions of the future? Or, is there a special way that their Echo manifests?

21. Jobs! What job is your character and why is that the route they chose? Is your WoL a Jack-of-all-Trades, or just have one (or a few) specialties? Did they start with one job and change to another? Have you 'homebrewed' their job at all, adding any unique twists or details to it?

----------------------- RELATIONSHIPS & THE WORLD

22. What are their feelings on the Scions? Who are some of their closest allies and dearest friends? Are they more of a loner, or closer to people outside the Scions? Have they kindled any romances or partnerships?

23. How do they feel about getting pulled into politics? Are they adept at navigating political intricacies, or does it go over their head? Do they appreciate getting asked to do more than punch their enemies, or would they really rather just punch their enemies? Are there any areas they like to be particularly involved in?

24. How do they feel about Hydaelyn? What was their perception of the Mothercrystal in the beginning, and how did that change by the end, if at all?

25. Do they have any particular enemies that stand out to them? Someone who inspired a lasting grudge? Our beloved and beloathed antagonists give us plenty of reasons to despise them, but are there any that particularly rubbed your WoL the wrong way? On the other hand, are there villains they can't help but sympathize with, even if it's at odds with the narrative or their allies?

26. What are their thoughts on the Ancients, their way of life, and the world they lived in? Did they sympathize at all with the Ascians, or did learning the truth not influence them in that way?

27. How well known are they? Does everyone know their name as the Warrior of Light, or have they managed to maintain some level of anonymity? Do they prefer it that way, and do they have any struggles resulting from it? (Getting stopped on street corners VS awkwardly avoiding questions.)

----------------------- WHAT'S NEXT

28. What's something they look forward to? Exploring the stars, more of a place we've already been, or somewhere we haven't? Or do they look forward to retirement, starting a business with their craft of choice, or any other little old thing?

29. How do they feel heading into Dawntrail? Excited? Exhausted? What do they think of the promises of adventure to come, and their role to play? If you're using a new character, do you have any idea how they'll end up on this path, and where is their headspace starting out?

30. What are they going to be doing while waiting for the ship to Tural?

[skalidris]

recently i read an exarc article about european medieval spinning that i am still mad about for various reasons but one of them was calling suspended spindles (like, with a hook and a whorl and a shaft, so they swing in the air) 'modern'

... i found one in the met from thebes that cannot be later than 7th century

[scalochac]

Posted @withregram • @cockatrice.magazine Some previews from the next issue of Cockatrice, Lochac's arts+sciences journal. Available free from February 1st at cockatrice.lochac.sca.org. #mysca #artsandcrafts #artsandscience #making #learning #medieval #exarc #lochac #losttrades #lostarts #reenactment #darkages #vikings #costume #textiles #woodworking #metalwork #cooking #fibreart https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ppPJKnCtu/?igshid=zh9a8tupgiob

[thearchaeologiststeacup]

Upcoming online event! . Next weekend it's the European Archaeology Days, and to celebrate both them and the release of our twentieth #FinallyFriday podcast episode, I'll be going live with my fellow host Phoebe Baker on Sunday afternoon (4pm CEST) to talk about all things archaeology. We'll be discussing the topics of all the episodes so far, as well as chatting about our own thoughts and experiences as archaeologists. If you have any burning questions left unanswered after having listened to the podcast episodes, or just fancy listening in, you can join our live chat on Instagram and Facebook. . For those who can't make it that day, the recording will also be released as a podcast episode. But hopefully we'll see you there! . #EuropeanArchaeologyDays #EXARC #experimentalarchaeology #archaeology #archaeologist #archaeologylife #podcast #LiveEvent #scicomm #ScienceCommunication https://www.instagram.com/p/CetKAgrLJZK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dellebecque]

A new chapter of Fragments of Time is available!

As the time for crossing draws near G'raha receives the third needful thing. 

Check it out on Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/19982245/chapters/73352736

And if you like what you read, consider dropping me a ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/stormcalled

[linelpisffxiv]

Tomorrow and Tomorrow: Part 11 (He is Darkness)

I’m very writing this shit out of order based on where my inspiration strikes, but here, have the expanded version of the ending. Once called “Three kisses” for the fact that at three points I said “There’s a kiss here” but there’s... many more than three now. Plus a bunch of other teeth-rotting fluff.

He can’t help himself. His name on her lips, relief in her crimson eyes. G’raha’s eyes fill with tears. He tries to look away, but just rubs one eye free. “Tis good to be awa—”

Before he can finish, Lin rushes the few yalms between them, her arms wrap around his chest, and lips cover his. The kiss in Kholusia had been something that he had hoped, at the time, to not be repeated, but now, he’s happy that it has. His hopes are for more. More kisses, more words like what she’s just said.

G’raha lets one of his hands find her ear, rubbing the place where it meets her head. He can almost feel her purr against his lips.

“A-hem.”

Alphinaud’s voice. He had forgotten, in the moment, that Lin is not alone.

“I am quite pleased as well that you survived whatever Emet-Selch threw at you, but this is no time for distractions. We are still malms from the coast, and must needs find a way to return.”

Alisaie laughs. “Please, it’s not that far of a swim, I bet. Assuming the current works with us, I’m sure we can reach Kholusia in a bell or two.”

“Swim?”

“Whilst I like not such an idea, I see we have little choice. Who knows whenforth the sea will swallow this platform again?”

Lin pulls away, her hand sliding along his back until it reaches the level of his crystal one. Her fingers lace with his. “Urianger makes a good point. We should swim, if only for the reason we don’t have a choice.” She smiles and looks to him. “You can swim right?”

G’raha nods his head. “I haven’t done it in a few epochs, but I doubt I could forget. It’s like firing a bow, no?”

“We’ll test that later,” she says. She pecks his nose before she lets go of her hand. “Ah, which way is east?”

Ryne pulls out a compass and gives her the direction.

Lin jumps in the water with a dive like a dolphin. “It’s cold,” she says. “But I bet we’ll warm up soon enough.”

Alisaie and Thancred jump in after her. Ryne joins soon enough.

Y’shtola pushes Urianger in, and G’raha jumps in after. The salt of the ocean bites at his wounds, but there’s little he can do about that.

“Let’s race!” Lin says once they are all in. She pushes herself back and starts swimming. “Last one there’s a dodo egg!”

With a quick turn, she’s off.

He hasn’t seen her so happy since… well, since he locked himself in the tower all those years ago. Even when she started to find herself again, she was lost.

Despite Alisaie’s hopes, it feels like it takes more than a few hours. There was a long fight with most of them, and he may have slept to some degree, but it was not restful, and he’s still exhausted.

However, he’s fourth to shore, after Lin herself and the twins. He can hear shouts, cheers.

All the people who helped them with the large talos are there, pleased they’re all safe. Even him.

He barely stands up before Lin picks him up as if he’s nothing. “Don’t need to run from this place any time soon. And if they’re watching, might as well give a show.”

G’raha begins the kiss that time, nibbling her lip. His toes find the ground below him, but he needs to rely on Lin for the support.

While she seems to have had all the struggles of Ishgard, Dravania, Gyr Abania, and Doma washed away, G’raha realized he feels as young as her. He had given in to all the loss time had forced upon him, but now he was a hopeful twenty-something again. Wanting the Tower to be a beacon of hope — knowing it had done just that, in at least one world.

Lin guides him deeper, and while he hears mentions of potential celebrations and rest, moving can wait. He felt lost when he noticed the sparks of infatuation form again. G’raha felt too old for her, no matter her own weariness. Yet after all this, she returns that affection. For all his plans, he lives, lives to see a clear sky over Kholusia. Daytime, but so different from the Everlasting Light which plagued them.

Graha curls a strand of her hair around his fingers. He can hear the Scions around them talk about their safety. The Chais and the other Eulmorans gush over the sky or the saviors. He hadn’t expected he would end up as one of the Warriors of Darkness, once everyone started using that term for whoever brought about the change in the sky. But it fits him. He wanted to stand tall like Lin, and here he was sharing this new title with her.

“Are you hungry?” someone shouts. “Need to dry up? We can get you all back to the Crystarium once we clean up one of the airships.”

“Yes please,” Y’shtola says. “That would be much appreciated.”

Lin pulls away. “Food? I feel like I haven’t eaten in a long time, as if I was subsisting on the corrupted aether within me. And you?”

He nods his head, food would be delightful.

Together, they walk to the shipyard, and let the celebration commence.

They spend several bells in Eulmore. It is more than what was offered on the shores. When food is mentioned, G’raha expects a light snack, and just enough time to dry from bells of swimming.

Instead, they stay through the sunset, every fine food and drink given freely. He has to reject wines older than him and meads made of the finest honey more than once. Lin smiles and feeds him the various sweets she’s been given, refusing to leave his side since their clothes dried. 

The looks as the sky darkens are the same as he saw in the Crystarium. Wonder, beauty. A promise that the world’s end has been forestalled.

With that promise fulfilled, someone ushers them to one of Vauthry’s old airships and flies across the Divide to the Crystarium.

He fidgets and starts to cover his face with his hood as they draw near.

Lin stops him. ‘Don’t. Please. I always had a suspicion you were a Myst— Miqo’te. I understand why you hid the truth from me, and perhaps the Scions, but never your people.”

“Some of the oldest inhabitants know,” he says. “I began to feel old, disgusted that I stayed so young, so I dressed in ancient styles and hid my face. If any of them told stories of the young Exarch and his face, it never reached my ears.”

“Nor mine,” she says. “I would have known the truth sooner had someone mentioned your hair and eyes.”

Very well. Perhaps it is time to let the Exarch’s face be known again. He seeks Lin’s hand as they walk along the Launch together, leading the Scions.

No one blinks at the truth. He is just as welcome as the others, perhaps more.

Someone starts cheering for all of them, and he finds himself at another impromptu celebration.

Everyone ends up at the Wandering Stair, and he starts to notice more than the people of the Crystarium arrived. Mord and Miners from Ahm Areng, the Night’s Blessed, even some Fae and another airship’s worth of Eulmorans, eager to continue the celebration here.

The Scions spread around with those they’ve gotten to know, but Lin stays by his side.

A’lin smiles at him and her hands hold his. After some time, she speaks up. “Dance with me, Raha.”

“Dance?” G’raha isn’t one to say no, but hearing his name on her lips makes his heart flutter. And dancing with her. That was not something he ever hoped for. Too much focus on the mission. But with everything in the past, perhaps he could.

“Please, I think it is quite obvious where our hearts belong. I know at least a few people who already asked when our marriage would be. I have no plans for going so far yet, but I think we should dance.”

“It has been years since I last danced, let alone with a partner.”

Lin pulls him close. She holds one of his hands away from their bodies, while the other rests on her back. “I’ll lead then, if you are so nervous.”

His hand goes to her shoulder as she listens to the music, finds the right point, and starts. It’s not quite a formal waltz like their position would indicate, but she had structure in her mind.

She modifies steps and while she leads, it’s backwards. “I must keep saying it, but I was so glad to see you safe back then. I was scared he kept you in some other lair, far from the places he let me wander.”

“Tis true, I suppose. I was in that building. The one he set up that illusion of destruction in. He had me restrained. Tried to use sweet words, but I tried to escape. Then he wanted to break my spirit so I would tell him how I breached the gap between the source and a shard, travelled through time. While there was a clear decision to not kill me, he made it clear that anything non-life threatening would be an acceptable way to make me share.” He continues to tell her everything. From his own journey through the recollections of an ancient, to what he saw when he reached the end of the path laid forward. “Most of the wounds came from that. Though the one on my cheek was his doing.”

She kisses the barest hint of a scar that remains. It will be gone in the morning. “What did he—?”

“Threatened to remove my eye. Since he claimed I had no right to have two scarlet eyes.”

“You’re safe and mostly unharmed. A calamity has been forestalled, hopefully even fully stopped, and I am not going to be its harbinger. Everything that matters is safe.” She laughs. “Thing, I say, In truth, I speak of a person. At least first and foremost. Though he doesn’t know it, I have every reason to kiss him agai—”

He saves her the trouble of what she plans. Pressing his lips against hers. Far from the first time that day, but it had been a few too many bells since the last. With time, the need will fall, but he’s resisted every chance he had the past two months as he fell in love with her a third time. Her fingers tug at his braid as she responds in kind.

How long has she loved him? If he’s honest, the absolute latest was the last time they were in the Wandering Stair together, when she and another bounty hunter celebrated a victory. What he once thought of as drink must have just been truth.

Lin never leaves his side. She orders him the tea from before when she gets thirsty. Two pints. She dances to more songs with him. Once on a table as she sings and plays along. He joins his voice with hers.

As the celebration draws to a close, he watches how Lin can hardly keep her eyes open, even with her own tail still swishing from the excitement of the night. None of the Scions remain. They are the ones who close the event.

“I should probably sleep for a day or two now,” she says. “I deserve it.”

G’raha nods his head. “You do indeed. If you need help, I will be glad to lead you back to your room in the Pendants.”

She frowns at that. “Where do you sleep, G’raha?” She chuckles. “And don’t say you don’t. I’ve seen you do it. Clearly there are times you at least can choose to, even if you don’t need to.”

How can he deny Lin an answer to that question. After everything, she deserves every answer. “While you are right in that I normally have no need for rest, after stronger Sin Eater attacks, or times I was needed elsewhere, I generally lose myself in the Umbilicus. I lack a proper bed, but there is a mattress and quilt I use. It is rare I need even that, so I generally have them rolled tight between two tables.” And behind several piles of books.

She nods. “Twould make sense. Didn’t see one there when I went in, and echoed you planning to kill yourself with Urianger.”

Oh, so she had seen that moment. While he suspected in the event of his death, if she went there, her echo would share a memory of him, but he expected some other memory. Any other memory. Something about how he learned his summoning spell, perhaps.

“Can we unroll them?” She gives a wide smile. “You need to balance yourself with the tower or something, and I don’t want to leave you. Not tonight. Not when I thought I could have lost you right after I could love again. Love you for the first time.” He sees her eyes water.

He takes one of her hands with his left hand, and uses the right to dry the tears. “I must warn you it is not large, and as I said, I only have mattress, not a bed. However, it is one you can lose yourself in with how soft it is.”

He pulls her through the gates. Even if she knows the path to the tower, the steps up to the Ocular, and even the spot where the Umbilicus is, there’s a surge of youth. Even sleeping by her side is playfully intimate.

Lin teases him while he tries to find put the books aside and pull the mattress from his spot. He hadn’t needed it in years, not since he summoned Urianger and Y’shtola almost at once. She undoes her jacket and trousers, revealing her smallclothes underneath. Along with two very notable scars along her back. A star-shaped scar, easily ten points on it, on her left shoulder, and a long scratch on her right side, from some beast. A behemoth perhaps, or a dragon.

The last time this had happened, he was too caught up with everything that he had to look away. This time, despite her sleepy demeanor, she fakes the shyness from the last time they were in such a situation. Lets him watch as she looks over her shoulder.

Nothing more than sleep is in his plan. Not yet. Sleep, snuggling, and kisses.

“You got anything under those robes, Raha?”

He undoes the sashes, and takes off the chiton. There’s only a pair of loose-fitting cloth smallclothes that fall to his knees. A hint of modesty. Sharing his chest, as covered with crystal on the right side as the matching arm, is quite intimate. Even were he alone, he rarely spends long in such a state of undress. “This is all for now.”

She miles as she studies him. She traces the line between crystal and flesh. “I need not more tonight. We have all the time in Norvrandt ahead of us."

G’raha pulls her close, kisses her nose. “Now we should sleep.”

It’s quite tight on the bed, even with her arms wrapped around his chest, but they fit all the same. Sleep comes to Lin easy, her breath fluttering against his jaw and shoulder. Her tail twines itself around his, sleep making every part of him hers, as if she needed to do any more than ask for him to give this to her. Her leg extends past his, her feet leaving a small opening in the quilt. A bit of a chill enters, but it’s as welcome.

Sleep comes harder for him, but that has been the case for a long time, but once he finds the rest, for the first time since he locked himself in the Tower, he does not have memories, but dreams.

When he wakes up, Lin is still in his arms. Her eyes are open sooner than his, though still heavy with sleep.

“Morning,” she says. She curls a finger in his hair, kisses his nose.

“And good morning to you as well,” he says. “Assuming it is, of course.”

She shrugs. “Whatever time it is, it’s good to see you awake again, Raha.”

“And as before, Tis most good to be awake. I suppose we should get dressed and find out how long we slept.”

It’s with reluctance that he frees her from the embrace he had in his sleep.

“You were most right, by the way,” She says as she stands up. “You have a mattress that is most easy to sink into. However long it was, it was the best rest I had in months. And I don’t think it was the company alone who allowed it.”

He watches her as she gets dressed. The color of her skin seems just as rich as it was when she came, the pallor he saw before Kholusia gone. It must have been the light.

“Epochs for me,” he says. “But I must say in my case it’s a combination of no longer worrying about the threat of a large scale attack and a partner who makes me feel as young as my body looks.”

She chuckles to herself as she buttons up her jacket. “You mean a partner that reminds you that your heart needn’t age with the mind, Raha. I can hardly imagine what you went through. Not the Eighth Umbral Era. Not a century of constant attacks and aging faces. But if you need someone, know that you can always call on me.”

He smiles. “I shall have to remember that, now, breakfast?”

“Only if you eat.”

When they go to the markets for some fruit, it turns out Lin managed her wish of sleeping for over a day. They had missed the first sunrise all of Norvrandt shared. And the second, though that one by half a bell.

After their wanderings around the Crystarium, he sighs. “I suppose I should send you back now.”

“I’ll return,” she says. “My aether may have a trail back to the source, but I know I can follow it back here should Norvrandt need me. Or should I wish to return. I would like to say goodbye to everyone for now.”

He nods his head. “Of course.” It would give him a chance to apologize to the Scions as well.

While the gathering starts with all of them talking about the celebrations from their eyes, it turns to him, and he talks about what he planned, and his guilt. It’s surprising what each has to say. Not now. Not without a farewell. They have all made connections and while it is not their home, they would rather know in advance what would come.

With a warning to summon A’lin to the Ocular (and only A’lin, and no lakes), they leave.

“My turn now, I suppose,” she says. “Though I shall be heading the other direction.”

He nods his head. “While I said that time was near equivalent when you returned, a day in, I saw it contract. I know you have been here two moons, but on, perhaps two weeks must have passed on the Source.”

She shakes her head. “I had feared such would be the case. While it means the war would not have gotten too far without me, I would rather be by your side, whenever I can manage.”

“I will be honored to have the Warrior of Darkness assist in the reconstruction efforts.” G’raha walks to the portal and opens it for her. He offers her a hand up the step.

Lin takes the hand, but once she’s on the platform, she kisses him. “The reconstruction efforts are nice, but I’ll be Lin of the Dusk for that, not the Warrior of Darkness. That isn’t my reason.”

He pretends he doesn’t understand the implication. “Of course, the Scions. You want to give status reports on them to those on the sour—”

She kisses him. Soft, hardly against his lips. “Them too, but I also want to check on you. Remember, I’ll always be here to listen.”

She pulls away. “I’ll see you soon, I promise, G’raha.” Lin steps through the portal. He reaches out, only for it to remain a mirror for him.

Soon will come. The world has had its first sunrises and sunsets, in a century but there is more to come in the future. He’ll make sure of it.

[the-nettle-knight]

Have you seen the big carding/threshing frames? They're really cool! I probably know about as much as you but I'd really recommend that you check out EXARC (the journal of experimental archaeology). It's got lots of papers that are totally free to read online! They've even got a podcast!

Are you still looking for information on flax processing?

Sure! I more or less know the process (I've read about it and seen videos) but I can always learn something new :)

[xionbooty]

Winnipeg Ai-kon 2017 - Voltron Legendary Defender! (more pics here!!!)

LOOK AT ME AND MY RAD CREW!! Me as Allura, @idrawtoomuch​ as Shiro, and @ex-arcs​ as Pidge!! Joy (ex-arcs) did a fantastic job on my Allura dress while I and Kasey (Shiro) worked on both armours (for the first time!!) and we’re sooo so frickin’ proud of how everything turned out (despite not finishing until the day OF the con LOL). 

So here are most of the voltron pics I took at the con~ All of us are just a bunch of memers omg

Allura - me | Paladin Shiro - @idrawtoomuch​ | Paladin Pidge - @ex-arcs​ Paladin Keith - sashafae04 on insta Casual Lance - @shuckedfaceshank​ + their insta Pajama Lance - caseychristine on insta Casual Keith - kitcatkitty20 on insta Casual Shiro - universalblips on insta

[lamilanomagazine]

Modena: alla Terramara di Montale “Le vie dell’ambra”.

Modena: alla Terramara di Montale “Le vie dell’ambra”. Domenica 22 ottobre, il percorso delle visite guidate al Parco archeologico della Terramara di Montale segue "Le vie dell'ambra", un materiale che per l'aspetto lucente, il colore e le proprietà elettrostatiche esercita un forte fascino fin dalla preistoria. Come di consueto, le visite allo scavo e alle ricostruzioni della terramara, che iniziano alle 9.30, sono guidate dagli archeologi dello staff, mentre il maestro orafo e archeo-tecnico Francesco Pavan riprodurrà di fronte al pubblico gioielli e manufatti in ambra, rivelando i segreti della lavorazione di un materiale spesso collegato alla magia. Le visite si concluderanno con un laboratorio dedicato a bambini e bambine (dai 6 ai 13 anni) che potranno realizzare ciondoli in ambra personalizzati. Gli oggetti d'ambra si trovano in numerosi siti archeologici, a volte in regioni molto lontane dalle coste della Danimarca e della Germania dove veniva raccolta: erano, infatti, oggetti di particolare prestigio al centro di traffici commerciali tra l'Europa settentrionale e le regioni mediterranee, come le terramare. Nell'Europa dell'età del bronzo esistevano comunità a base eroica e guerriera capaci di raffinate produzioni artigianali, che condividevano una sostanziale unità culturale, forse la più antica del continente europeo, rafforzata dai traffici e dagli scambi di beni come i metalli e l'ambra. Anche il Parco archeologico di Montale, una delle poche realtà italiane a rientrare nei "musei archeologici open air", si inserisce in una dimensione europea fin dal momento della sua progettazione. Da anni attraverso collaborazioni a vasto raggio ha sviluppato sinergie con importanti musei archeologici open air dell'Europa, a partire dal suo coinvolgimento in Exarc, un'organizzazione europea che riunisce parchi archeologici e musei all'aperto con l'obiettivo di sviluppare una sempre maggiore qualità della ricerca scientifica e della divulgazione. Attraverso ricostruzioni di ambienti e attività del passato i musei archeologici open air come quello di Montale costituiscono un punto privilegiato di contatto tra la ricerca e la divulgazione, in grado di veicolare verso un vasto pubblico con un approccio fortemente evocativo i risultati di scavi e ricerche scientifiche. Il Parco, quest'anno aperto per la prima volta fino alla fine di novembre, si trova in via Vandelli a Montale Rangone. È aperto la domenica e i festivi dalle 9.30 alle 13.30 e dalle 14.30 alle 19. Le visite sono guidate con partenza ogni 45 minuti senza obbligo di prenotazione, ma si consiglia di verificare la disponibilità oraria. Per informazioni si può telefonare ai numeri 335 8136948 (dalle 9 alle 13 dal lunedì al venerdì) e 059 532020 (negli orari di apertura del Parco), o scrivere a museo@parcomontale.it. Ci si può prenotare anche online tramite la App ioPrenoto. Il biglietto di ingresso costa 7 euro (ridotto 5 euro), l'ingresso è gratuito fino ai 5 e oltre i 65 anni. È prevista una riduzione del 50 per cento sul biglietto per chi è in possesso della Fidelity card del Parco. Il Parco della Terramara è uno speciale museo all'aperto, aperto al pubblico la domenica e i giorni festivi, in cui si possono osservare le tracce di un tipico villaggio dell'Emilia dell'età del bronzo, 3.500 anni fa. Si può entrare, infatti, nelle case ricostruite sulla base degli scavi archeologici, assistere a dimostrazioni delle antiche tecniche artigianali, incontrare i ricercatori e partecipare a laboratori a tema pensati in particolare per bambine e bambini. La visita al Parco di Montale comprende un percorso guidato all'area archeologica e alle ricostruzioni della terramara a cui si associano dimostrazioni per tutti e laboratori tematici per bambini e famiglie. In caso di forte maltempo il programma potrebbe subire variazioni. Il programma completo è disponibile sul sito del Parco (www.parcomontale.it) e sui social Fb e Instagram parcomontale.... #notizie #news #breakingnews #cronaca #politica #eventi #sport #moda Read the full article

[meridiansdominoes]

I love your writing. When you started writing again was a wonderful moment. Honestly attached to Flak and will cry if anything else happens to him. Im curious if the clones increased ageing will become another thing they aim to fix in dominoes. And is their the possibility of seeing legend characters including commandos or nulls. Vital spoiler needed. Are the exArcs getting their skirts back.

IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY THAT EVERYONE LOVES FLAK AHAHA ITS MY FAVORITE XD

Yeah, so the accelerated aging isn’t necessarily a problem that they’re worried about right now, but eventually they’ll start looking into it. Right now the more pressing problem is Palpatine and staying alive.

Um... I’ve been trying pretty hard to stick with canon characters. I do love the nulls and the commandos but I’ve never read their books so I don’t think I’ll include them in dominoes, sorry! 

As for your last question, we’ll have to see. I don’t even know the answer yet, I guess it’s possible but it depends on a lot of things so I can’t give you a definite yes or no!