#Fortune Amidst Misfortune

[spotsupstuff]

-pokes others' designs and watches them wiggle like gelatin- Woh

[medi-bee]

Fortune Amidst Misfortune. my stringbean. big into lizards, if you couldn’t tell. I gave him a major facelift when downpour came out, but ive had him for years lol

Fortune is a rude-ass introvert, and is totally engrossed in his genetic experiments. If asked, he’d tell you that he thinks the local wildlife are ugly beasts, but he’s secretly a huge softy for ‘em and everyone can tell. He would watch the lil babies grow up through the overseers and just be so proud.

Eventually just watching was no longer enough, so he gave his puppet a big revamp, as seen above. lizard-taur-terator? Except he only has minimal knowledge of robo-body building, so it kinda sucks. Lots of little errors that start adding up, which means lots of maintenance, so that big socket in the back is for plugging himself back in occasionally (and it also functions as a weak spot :) ). And he did have to make some concessions when deciding to separate himself from his umbilical. He doesn’t have access to his extremely competent problem solving processes or the entire history of the world, among other things? But he does bring along his lucky 8 neurons. that’s probably enough i guess? Surely nothing bad will happen.

But hey, at least he can pet the animals now! He once raised an entire pack of genetically modified yellow lizards (in the name of science). After they passed, he decided (foolishly) to hybridize lizard and slugcat (again, in the name of science). The little beast continues to haunt him to this day, eating his brain cells and chewing through his wires, refusing to be trained unless there’s a reward in it for her. He named her Nips at Neurons, after the first thing she did when she escaped for the first time. He adores her.

also his antenna do this

[xfand0mfr34kx]

hello @medi-bee something possessed me earlier this morning while i was washing the dishes and i had this immense urge to draw FAM

[splynter]

@medi-bee I love bullying FAM, and apparently all I have to do is throw NRD at him LAJFLFSBFJ

[basilthymee]

@medi-bee Did you know FAM is literally such a little guy to me. Hes a fella a dude a scrimblo.

I love to imagine nips acting sort of cat-like sometimes (since yknow, scug genes!) and like, batting around FAM's neurons and just harassing them.

anyway. lil guy. i love him sm he is being rotated in my mind

[medi-bee]

YEAH???

[ka4erga]

Порвав носка

[tangeringe]

what if i turned fam into a bbg by drawing him in the most emasculating pose everfor a cool piece. what if i did that.

[medi-bee]

Hey FAM are you still accepting asks if so what's your thoughts on the centi-lizard.

The... centi-lizard? What? I've never heard of... oh, an image. That's—

HOW? No, WHY— WHO would make this? It's obviously not natural! A red lizard and a red centipede? Are you trying to create a monster?? Don't you know that getting too ambitious results in—

...

Only an idiot would have created this. A very gifted idiot.

[medi-bee]

IM SPEECHLESS WHAT!! What!!!!!! HUH!!!!!

MY LITTLE SOGGY CAT OUHGHGHFJJ??!??! brain is FRIED from this but OH HE LOOKS GREAT IN YOUR STYLE… I LOVE how you did his limbs and poncho and everything SO MUCH? I am pet pet petting him.

Look at these animals….. you DID THEM ALL SO GOOD!! I am printing this out so I can tape it to the fridge. I am distilling this and consuming it. Planting it in the garden so it will grow and bloom.

Iterator cats because i ain’t forgetting my roots so soon

OCs belong to: @medi-bee (Fortune Amidst Misfortune) @basilthymee (Two Fibers Intertwined) @lanternmice (Consequence Of Curiosity)

[thoughtsfromlayla]

A Pirate's Dream For Me

Summary: Captain Fortune, pirate queen of the seven seas. You could never be tied down, no matter who it is that asks, no matter what it is that comes after you.

Notes: ~1.3k words, NAMED READER cause I thought it would be hilarious if a woman on a ship was named misfortune, cause yknow, they were considered bad luck *slaps knee*

Warnings/Tags: slight possessive Dream, but he's chill frfr

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“Hard to starboard! Heave those ropes, now!” You scream as you run up the steps to the boat’s wheel. You hear your first mate repeat your orders and your crew flies into action. 

Thump… thump… thump…

The sound comes from deep in the waters, ripples following its movements. The air is heavy and hot, it’s stagnant even as the wind pushes on your sails. You shove away the person at the helm, ushering them to help out their other crewmates. You spin the wheel fast as you feel the wind change its course on you. 

“Come on, my beaut, fly for me,” You mutter to your ship. 

Thump.. Thump.. Thump..

You could smell it before you could see it, the vibrations of its tentacles came closer and closer to your ship and crew. It smelled of rotten fish and old metallic blood. 

Thump! Thump! Squelch…

“All hands on deck!” You scream again as you hear the slimy sounds of its large arms begin to crawl the walls of your ship.

Your heart is racing in your chest, but you find yourself caught in a smile as you watch the beast emerge from the depths of Davy Jones's locker. Tentacles three times the size of your mast, filled with suckers the size of the very wheel you mastered. 

The Kraken. 

A beautiful, deadly creature, come to take the love of your life away with one fell swoop. Well, you certainly won’t go without a fight. The sun blazes down on you, the feather on your captain’s hat whipping violently in the chaos of it all. Your crew falls silent, shocked and stunned at the view of the large beast. 

“Arm the cannons, fire at will!” You order as you watch those below you scrambling over each other. Your command brings them back to the present. 

Some disappeared below deck to start the cannons, and others began to raid the armory. The sound of blades being pulled from their scabbards and the clicking of guns being loaded penetrate the air as the ship sails the rough waters. 

Screams fall shortly after as the Kraken’s tentacles start to block out the sun. They come slamming down, the action sounding like a cracked whip. Its tactile arms feel around in large swoops as it grabs anything it can get a hold of. Barrels of gunpowder, crates of illegal goods, and your crew. 

You grab a random rod that was snapped out of place and jammed it into the helm, keeping your ship on course. With a yell, you fly down the stairs and unsheath your blade in one hand and cock your pistol with the other. A slimy appendage comes for you, which you shoot. The sharp pain of your bullet is enough for the beast to pull back its arm. But, not before it comes back again and finds itself wrapped around your first mate. His arm shoots out and quickly you grab it, the other coming down with a force to slice at the beast. 

You’re losing your men left and right as the tentacles climb higher and higher. You’ve seen this before, you’ve seen the absolute power the creature possesses. And amidst the chaos of splintering wood and screams you shouted your last order. 

“Abandon ship, head for land!” You scream defeated. 

At once, your crew drops whatever they are holding and heads for the longboats. They climbed over each other, dodging tentacles as much as they could before dropping haphazardly into the raging sea. You’re the last to leave, ready to heave yourself over the railing but the deafening sound of your ship snapping in half leaves you abandoned. 

You fall with the ship, and the humidity of the Kraken’s breath surrounds you. The floor cracks, leaving you falling to the ship’s magazine. The gunpowder was still dry…

With another bout of adrenaline, you crawl to your feet and throw the gunpowder's kegs against the walls. The kegs break against the force and you’re covered in the black soot of the explosive material. The sun disappears as you hear the grinding teeth of the Kraken close on themself. The ship groans under the pressure of the Kraken’s throat and with a deep, final breath you aim your pistol at the pile of gunpowder. 

A spark, a flash, and a boom.

The last thing you hear is the screams of your name on your crew’s lips. 

“You killed my Kraken, Miss. Fortune,” A voice pulls you from the depths. 

You feel the soft sand beaches of the tropics underneath you and you force your eyes open to the blazing sun that was probably giving you the worst sunburn imaginable right now. 

The voice that calls to you, it was one that you’ve heard twice before. Once upon a dream, when you were but a young girl watching your father making maps for the royal navy. 

“It’s Captain Fortune, and your Kraken destroyed my ship… Dream of the Endless” You groan as you sit up. Your clothes were tattered and burnt at the edges. “She was beautiful, though.”

“My beast, or your ship?” He asks as he looks down at you. 

He stands against the backdrop of every worker’s dream. The palm trees in the distance sway in the gentle breeze of the topics as they use their energies to bare the juiciest coconuts. His black attire made him stick out like a sore thumb, and his skin was ghastly pale compared to your sun tanned one after years at sea. 

“They are both your creations are they not, Dream Lord?” You respond with a smile. 

“Indeed they are,” He replies softly. He watches you carefully as you painfully stand on your feet. 

One of your shoes was missing, which he only acknowledges with a raised eyebrow. Otherwise, you seemed more or less intact, save for the burn marks on your forearms and upper thigh. If he hadn’t come at just the right moment, he feared he might have lost both beauties of the sea. 

“Have you reconsidered your answer to my question?” He asks. 

Your face snaps towards him with a frown; partially to block out that sun (where is your captain’s hat?) and the other because you hated that he asked. Your mind recalls the second, and only other time, you’ve encountered this otherworldly being. It was on the dawn of your 24th birthday, right before you woke up. He came to you in a hazy dream, asking if you wanted to become his queen. To rule the land of the Dreaming together, forever. 

You scoff as you remember. “Given my near death experience? The answer remains the same.”

“Which is?” Dream prompts slowly. 

“No.” You sigh and look out to the horizon. You need to get a new ship, and a new crew, everything can be replaced, but never freedom. You need to get off this island as soon as possible. 

“Then what is it you dream for?” Dream asks even though he knows the answer. He just wanted to keep you by his side for as long as possible, your very presence felt like a clarifying drug to him. 

“For the open seas, the chaos of life, the shine of buried treasure…” You begin to list off, shrugging. There were so many reasons. “A pirate’s dream for me.” 

“I will keep coming for you, my pirate queen” He promises in your ear, or threatens. The words balance on a thin line between the two. 

“I’ve already killed your Kraken.” You smirk and give a flamboyant, sarcastic bow before turning away. 

Little do you know that he has already gifted you a new ship on the other side of the island. He’s sure you’ll love it just as much as the last one he made for you. Dream doesn’t follow you, only his eyes do as your figure disappears. He’s already thinking of another beast to come for you.

The sea excites you, the chase excites him. 

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[virginiaoflykos]

What to read after Light Bringer? (Series similar to Red Rising)

August 2023 update!

Red Rising is my favorite series of all time, and since I first read it, I have sought series and books similar in both spirit and execution. Some of these recs are books I haven’t read personally, but have often come up in discussions with other users!

1. The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

Status: ongoing, expected 10 books in total, 4/10 out at the moment

Book 1: The Way of Kings. The Way of Kings takes place on the world of Roshar, where war is constantly being waged on the Shattered Plains, and the Highprinces of Alethkar fight to avenge a king that died many moons ago.

2. The Craft Sequence by Max Gladstone

Status: finished, 6/6 books out.

Book 1 (in publication order): Three Parts Dead. Comprised of 6 standalone books set in the same universe, the Craft Sequence tells the tales of the city of Alt Coulumb. The city came out of the God Wars with one of its gods intact, Kos the Everburning. In return for the worship of his people, Kos provides heat and steam power to the citizens of Alt Coulumb; he is also the hub of a vast network of power relationships with other gods and god-like beings across the planet. Oh, and he has just died. If he isn’t revived in some form by the turn of the new moon, the city will descend into chaos and the finances of the globe will take a severe hit.

3. Hierarchy by James Islington

Status: ongoing, 1/3 planned books out

Book 1: The Will of the many. The Will of the Many tells the story of Vis, a young orphan who is adopted by one of the sociopolitical elites of the Hierarchy. Vis is tasked with entering a prestigious magical academy with one goal – ascend the ranks, figure out what the other major branches of the government are doing, and report back. However, that isn’t quite as easy as Vis or anyone else thought it was going to be…

4. Suneater by Christopher Ruocchio

Status: ongoing, 5/7 books out

Book 1: Empire of Silence. Hadrian is a man doomed to universal infamy after ordering the destruction of a sun to commit an unforgivable act of genocide. Told as a chronicle written by an older Hadrian, Empire of Silence details his earlier adventures and serves as an introduction to the characters and the setting.

5. Dune by Frank Herbert

Status: completed, 6/6 books out

Book 1: Dune. Set in the distant future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which various noble houses control planetary fiefs. It tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose family accepts the stewardship of the planet Arrakis. While the planet is an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland, it is the only source of melange, or "spice", a drug that extends life and enhances mental abilities.

6. The Expanse by James S A Corey

Status: completed, 9/9 books out

Book 1: Leviathan wakes. Set hundreds of years in the future, after mankind has colonized the solar system. A hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain come together for what starts as a missing young woman and evolves into a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.

7. The First Law by Joe Abercrombie

Status: completed. 3 books in the original trilogy + 3 standalone books + 3 books in the newest trilogy

Book 1: The Blade Itself. The story follows the fortunes and misfortunes of bad people who do the right thing, good people who do the wrong thing, stupid people who do the stupid thing and, well, pretty much any combination of the above. Survival is no mean feat, and at the end of the day, dumb luck might be more of an asset than any amount of planning, skill, or noble intention.

8. Cradle by Will Wight

Status: completed, 12/12 books out

Book 1: Unsouled. Lindon is Unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan. When faced with a looming fate he cannot ignore, he must rise beyond anything he's ever known...and forge his own Path

9. Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons (one PB’s favorites)

Status: completed, 4/4 books out

Book 1: Hyperion. The story weaves the interlocking tales of a diverse group of travelers sent on a pilgrimage to the Time Tombs on Hyperion. The travelers have been sent by the Church of the Final Atonement, alternately known as the Shrike Church, and the Hegemony (the government of the human star systems) to make a request of the Shrike. As they progress in their journey, each of the pilgrims tells their tale.

[bmellosims]

House of Steel : The Awakening

Introducing - House of Steel : The Awakening

In the fast-paced world of SimCity, the Landgraab legacy is one of both grandeur and tragedy, marked by a history of scandals, betrayals, and untimely deaths. Once a name synonymous with power and wealth, the family's descent began with Nancy Landgraab, whose ruthless ambition led to a devastating scandal that shattered the family's reputation and fortune all those years ago in Sunset Valley. Each generation has borne the weight of her choices, facing the consequences of a cursed lineage that has seen its fair share of darkness.

Tragedy struck again when Katya Landgraab lost her parents in a devastating plane crash, shattering any remnants of stability in her life. Left as the last heir to a name fraught with misfortune, she found herself spiraling into a path of self-destruction, drowning her sorrow in parties and reckless behavior. The media relentlessly branded her as the embodiment of the Landgraab curse, thrusting her further into despair.

Yet, amidst the chaos, a flicker of hope emerged. Katya realized she could reclaim her identity and restore her family's legacy. Determined to rise from the ashes, she is ready to rebuild herself and the empire her ancestors once commanded. With a newfound sense of purpose, she embarks on an ambitious venture into real estate, purchasing land to revitalize her family's holdings and showcase the resilience of the Landgraabs.

As she breaks ground on her new project - Oasis Springs - Katya is met with challenges that threaten to derail her plans: old rivals, lingering secrets, and the haunting memories of her family's tumultuous past. However, she is steadfast in her resolve, determined to prove that the Landgraabs can rise again, stronger and more powerful than ever.

Join Katya on her journey of ambition, redemption, and the quest for power. Will she conquer the legacy of her family's misfortunes, or will she be another victim of the Landgraab curse?

This is not just her chance to rise; it's her moment to rewrite history and etch her name into the walls of greatness- no longer a prisoner of the past, but a sovereign of her own future.

** This is a huge passion project for me - I've always loved the Landgraab lore and feel like EA could have really done a better job with digging into it. I'm going to break this into a few seasons/chapters so hopefully you'll enjoy what I have in store!! **

[medi-bee]

guys think about how funny it would be if FAM got bullied by a toddler just think about it. Vote STG

ROUND 1 PART 1!

For this one, we got Fortune Amidst Misfortune from @medi-bee VS Star That Guides from @star-that-guides!

[centaurator]

Hello! This is a casual askblog for my Rainworld characters. Icon by Basilthymee smile emoji. Blog run by @medi-bee

Between work and my own energy levels, the time i get to answer asks is pretty small, so forgive me for the time it may take to get through them!

Fortune Amidst Misfortune (he/him): an iterator that modified his own puppet to be able to leave his can. He's an anxious introvert and can be rather prickly. He has a companion lizardslug named Nips at Neurons (she/it).

[saturncoyote]

A well deserved rest...

@waybacks-swag-awards [EVERY single oc + their creator under the cut, strap in it’s a lot]

• TOP. LEFT TO RIGHT Eight Strikes ( @eightstrikes ) Tangled Threads ( @ask-tangled-threads ) Many Unbound Moments ( @manyunboundmoments ) Patron In Voyage ( @askpiv ) Stars In Iridescence ( @starsiniridescence ) No Fathom Too Deep ( @nofathomtoodeep ) Third Vast Attempt ( @uibgtva ) Leaping With Faith ( @leaping-with-faith ) Deer Grazing In Poppy Fields ( @deer-grazing-in-poppy-fields ) Wait For An End ( @wait-for-an-end ) • BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT Pieces Of Memories ( @pieces-of-memories ) Endless Skies ( @vivid-endlessskies ) One Backward Step ( @stepbystepback ) Needless Separation ( @dj-wayback ) Star That Guides ( @star-that-guides ) Fortune Amidst Misfortune ( @medi-bee ) Two Fibers Intertwined ( @twofibersintertwined ) Infinite Possibilities ( @that-creationsureisunending ) • LEFT SIDE, UP - DOWN Panic Rising In The Horizon ( @themapper ) Needled Rains Descending ( @nrd-answers ) Wormy ( @twofibersintertwined ) Hiss From Sun-Golden Scales ( @hiss-from-sun-golden-scales ) Nascent Sparks ( @emergentharmonies-localgroup ) Three Small Feathers ( @oceanremnants + @oceanic-recollection ) • RIGHT SIDE, UP - DOWN Spontaneous Combustion ( @manyiterators-constantsuffering ) Endless Nights Overseas ( @endlessnightsoverseas ) Eternal Anomaly ( @eternally-anomalous ) Rocky Clouds In The Nights ( @rocky-clouds-in-the-nights ) Finely-Tuned Line ( @finely-tuned-line ) Predictions Of The Past ( @predictions-of-the-past ) Peals Of Rippling Stone ( @stonecoastweather )