#Juliano Son

[firinnie]

AU in AU! YEEEY! 💜💙💛

I promised to do more genderbend, right? So we have a return to genderbend but without powers AU. Plus, we finally have grandchildren, wooow right?Generally, in the last picture you can see green blanket, which I decided to give to Camila permanently as a "safe" thing. From Bruna ofc. On the other hand, I love that Luis, despite being two years younger than his brother and older cousin, will outgrow them and soon. Well, his and Isidora's parents apparently find it perfect for maching some of their clothes, but Issy is not in favor of it.When I created the first version of this (the one with Lusia's baby) I had a slight idea of ​​Pepe and Felicia as more stylish/half "beige parents". On the other hand, very busy Juliano and SAHM Agustina don't see it as a priority in raising their 3 sons. I think I'm still with that version, that's why their clothes are less well-chosen you know.

[mariliva-mello]

O pecado de outro não justifica o nosso.

- Juliano Son

[notasfilosoficas]

“El todo es mente; el universo es mental. El todo es el conjunto totalizador. No hay nada fuera del todo”

Hermes Trismegisto

Es un personaje legendario de la época helenística, es una combinación de los dioses griegos Hermes y Thoth, su nombre significa “Hermes el tres veces grande” y el supuesto autor de los “Hermética”, una serie diversa de textos pseudoepigráficos antiguos y medievales que sientan las bases de varios sistemas filosóficos conocidos como hermetismo.

Hermes Trismegisto es considerado un sabio egipcios con conocimientos de filosofía, alquimia, astrología y magia y algunos pensadores medievales consideraron a Hermes Trismegisto un profeta pagano que anunció el advenimiento del cristianismo. Se le atribuyen estudios de filosofía, como el Corpus Hermeticum, y de alquimia como el texto árabe Lawh al-zumurrud.

A la literatura de Hermes Trismegisto se le conoce como literatura Hermética, y tratan temas tanto espirituales como terrenales, por ejemplo, la manera de atrapar las almas de los demonios en las estatuas a través de hechizos y hierbas.

Entre los tratados que se le suelen atribuir a este autor griego destacan el “Corpus Hermeticum” y “La tabla esmeralda”, del cual éste último sobre todo, es considerado la base del saber alquímico, cuyo objetivo primordial era llegar a la sustancia primordial (una suerte de arkhé) a través de transmutaciones de la materia, algo similar a lo que buscaba la alquimia, que era llegar a la obtención del oro, a través de materiales como el plomo.

En la obra atribuida a Giovanni di Stefano en la catedral gótica de Siena, se puede apreciar una representación de Hermes Trismegisto con un gorro que pretende evocar al dios griego Hermes, entregando un libro a dos personajes que representan a dos sabios uno de oriente y occidente, en cuyo libro se hace una referencia a Egipto como cuna de la sabiduría, así como la frase “Contemporaneus Moysi”, aludiendo a que es contemporáneo de Moises.

En 1908, el abogado y comerciante estadounidense William Walker Atkinson publicó una obra titulada “El Kybalión”, en el que afirmó sin aportar ninguna evidencia historiográfica, que creía que Hermes Trismegisto podría haber sido contemporáneo del patriarca Abraham.

Las obras de este Hipotético autor, fueron reconocidas como de gran valía por Cicerón, Lactancia y San Agustín entre otros muchos autores medievales y renacentistas (traducidas al latín por Marsilio Ficino en 1471), sin embargo, la crítica filológica iniciada por Casaubon en 1614, ha demostrado que se trata de una serie de distintos escritos debidos a diversos autores de los siglos II y III d.C., probablemente griegos, en los que se mezclan sin rigor las doctrinas filosóficas de elementos astrológicos y astronómicas de caldeos y helenísticos, de la física aristotélica y de la filosofía pitagórico-platónica, que son un ejemplo del sincretismo y eclecticismo de la filosofía salvífica popular griega, propia del período helenístico tardío.

El núcleo del mensaje del hermetismo del cual procedió todo su éxito, se centra en torno al hecho de presentarse como una doctrina de salvación unidas a unas teorías de orden metafísico, teológico, cosmológico y antropológico, basadas en un sistema teológico que estudia la salvación. La salvación que consiste en la liberación definitiva del cuerpo terrenal, consiste en el conocimiento de la gnosis o doctrina hermética, en donde antes de todo, el hombre debe conocerse a si mismo y convencerse de que su naturaleza consiste en su intelecto.

En los Oráculos, predomina el elemento mágico mucho mas que en el Corpus Hermeticum y respecto al origen de esta obra, las fuentes antiguas nos indican que su autor fue un pensador romano de nombre Juliano de Teúrgo, que vivió en la época de Marco Aurelio en el siglo II d.C. Esto se sabe con certeza por que en el siglo III d.C. estos textos ya eran citados por autores cristianos y por filósofos paganos.

Los oráculos no se remiten a la sabiduría egipcia sino a la babilónica y en ellos el culto al sol desempeñan un papel fundamental.

Juliano fue el primer pensador en ser denominado Teúrgo, concepto que difiere radicalmente del teólogo, ya que el teólogo se limita a hablar de los dioses en tanto que el teúrgo los evoca y actúa sobre ellos. La teúrgia entonces, es la sabiduría y el arte de la magia usada con finalidades místico religiosas y está estrechamente ligada con la alquimia. Mientras que la magia vulgar hace uso de los nombres y fórmulas de origen religioso con objetivos profanos, la teúrgia los hace con el objetivo religioso de la liberación del alma del cuerpo y la búsqueda de la unión con lo divino.

Los textos herméticos contienen, de forma muy parecida a otros textos religiosos, una cosmogonía, es decir una interpretación del mundo teológica, y presenta una jerarquía de dioses intermedios o emanaciones entre Dios y el mudo formada por; El Logos o verbo, (quien funge como hijo primogénito del Dios supremo), el Demiurgo (una figura similar a un artesano responsable de dar forma y mantener al universo físico), el Anthorpos (o el hombre incorpóreo que es imagen De Dios), y las almas de los hombres terrenales que es lo que hay en los cuerpos físicos.

El Dios primigenio no actúa ni es creador, sino que la creación corre a cargo del logos y del demiurgo de inspiración platónica. Estos dos Dioses actúan sobre la oscuridad y las tinieblas dejando paso al Dios Luz y construyen un mundo ordenado. Gracias a ellos se configuran y ponen en movimiento siete esferas celestiales que a su vez producen a los seres vivos.

Por su parte, el anthorpos quiere imitar a los dioses creadores y crear él también algo, está envidioso de sus hermanos mayores, sin embargo, el anthorpos espiritual cae a la tierra, a lo físico y lo corpóreo, naciendo así el hombre terreno con su doble naturaleza espiritual y corporal.

Fuentes: Wikipedia, ucm.es, encyclopaedia.herdereditorial.com, anaminecan.com

[lillxart]

The Birth of The Harbinger

By Vivec

I 

And in a place unknown the Widow of Shor offered her hand to the bastard child of Akatosh. The child took her hand and Atherius was opened up to her. Her mortal eyes were opened and she was mortal no longer. Before her a bowl was offered. To discard or to drink. To discard would to begin anew, to drink would be to drink the corruption of man and ascend that corruption. 

II 

And so she drank and transformed herself and her transformation was so splendorous that even the Widow looked away. And when her eyes opened she was nameless. The Widow of Shor, Mara, Zenithar, Stendarr, Julianos the Father of Wisdom, Arkay the God of Life and Death, even The Future God of Men Attended the Ceremony. At the head of the table was The God of Time and he bestowed unto her two gifts. On his right side were two dragons, One made of fire and the other made of the dust left in the corners of time, the last of creation hers to manipulate. On his left side was a third of his children, excluding his first and secondborn son, an offering he deemed worthy for her accomplishments.

“I will bestow these unto you, for you have found favor with me.”

“I am not worthy of this.”

“Am I not the one who determines that?” Akatosh smiled at her kindly, and she bowed her head. With these gifts no other God was greater than she, except Nocturnal, Dibella, and Akatosh himself. 

III

When the ceremony ended she was allotted her own pocket of Atherius, and as she stood on the nothingness it became something. She made grass and thin cedar trees that bore peaches made from topaz and berries made of rubies, she created towers with lavish gold rooms and farms with all sorts of foods no one had known before. And she drew her realm close to the celestial bodies making it both day and night. She looked across her domain and her new children stared in awe. She kindly smiled and put her hand on their heads. “Sleep.” And so she made a chamber in the sky, like a nursery. Her dragons, whom she loved, were to sleep blissfully until it was time. 

IV

The fledgling goddess kept stagnant, enjoying Godhood in its pure existence. She explored literature, alchemy, magic, art and crafting. She sought the knowledge of Apocrypha, she enjoyed the Debauchery of Sanguine, she reveled in the hunts of Hircine, and sang songs with Azura and Nocturnal, she prided the work of Zenithar, Mara, and Dibella. And when she grew comfortable she returned to the mortal world wondering what might have changed, eager to share what she had learned with those who would listen. That is when the fledgling goddess saw the blackness of the hearts of mortals and felt enraged. Madness washed over her like a wave and the foothold that Sheogorrath had planted in her ages ago in her mortal life erupted. 

She fell to Nirn and took advantage of the desperate hearts of mortals, answering their darkest desires and manifesting them into reality. War, rape, bloodshed, and deceit erupted in the Dawn Era. Until finally the carnage had become so great that Auri-el came and became her opponent and protected the mortals just as how the Gods created Mehrunes Dagon to oppose Molag Bal. 

V

The two Gods fought with each other face to face. Their clash destroyed the cycle of the world, the seas roared and the ground quaked and the veil between Oblivion and Nirn was shredded until the two could no longer be distinguished. When not even the stars remained of their war the nameless god regained her mind and she collapsed, giving a great wail realizing that she had brought the elimination of all of creation. In her mourning she cursed herself. Auri-el struck her down and gave her the role that was fit for one such as her. It was then she knew herself, she was ‘Lorkir’. The Harbinger. 

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On a creepy island where everyone has a strange obsession with the year 1994, a newcomer arrives, hoping to learn the truth about her son's death--but finds herself pulled deeper and deeper into the bizarrely insular community and their complicated rules... Clifford Island. When Willow Stone finds these words written on the floor of her deceased son's bedroom, she's perplexed. She's never heard of it before, but soon learns it's a tiny island off of Wisconsin's Door County peninsula, 200 miles from Willow's home. Why would her son write this on his floor? Determined to find answers, Willow sets out for the island. After a few days on Clifford, Willow realizes: this place is not normal. Everyone seems to be stuck in a particular day in 1994: they wear outdated clothing, avoid modern technology, and, perhaps most mystifyingly, watch the OJ Simpson car chase every evening. When she asks questions, people are evasive, but she learns one thing: close your curtains at night. High schooler Lily Becker has lived on Clifford her entire life, and she is sick of the island's twisted mythology and adhering to the rules. She's been to the mainland, and everyone is normal there, so why is Clifford so weird? Lily is determined to prove that the islanders' beliefs are a sham. But are they? Five weeks after Willow arrives on the island, she disappears. Willow's brother Harper comes to Clifford searching for his sister, and when he learns the truth--that this island is far more sinister than anyone could have imagined--he is determined to blow the whole thing open. If he can get out alive...

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Augustin Madrigal

Meet Augustin, the youngest brother of Audrey Elena and the son of Julieta and Agustin

Full name: Augustin Madrigal

Age: one years old

Species: troll

Family: Abuela Alma (adoptive grandmother) Abuelo Pedro (adoptive grandfather) tia Pepa (adoptive aunt) tio Felix (adoptive uncle) Dolores (oldest cousin) Camilo (cousin) Anontio (youngest cousin) Peppa (younger triplet cousin) Spinsy (twin younger triplet cousin) Feliz (cousin) Dolorosa (cousin) Carmelo (cousin) Antonie (cousin) Felixie (cousin) Pepo (cousin) tio Bruno (adoptive father) Bruino (youngest triplet cousin) Melanie (twin youngest triplet cousin) Almara (cousin) Perdro (cousin) Alima (cousin) Bruna (cousin) Julieta (adoptive mother) Agustin (adoptive father) Isabela (eldest sister) Luisa (middle sister) Mirabel (youngest sister) Juliena (older sister) Audrey Elena (twin older triplet sister) Spinel Juliano (twin older triplet brother) Isabelle (older sister) Luisana (older sister) Mirabella (older sister) Julieto (older cousin) Abuelo Almo (grandfather)

Allies: his family

Likes: Audrey and Floyd singing together and sleeping with Floyd and Audrey too, telling a story of his big sister, spending time with Audrey and Floyd, Branch, Spinel and Spinsy, Peppa and Bruino, playing his plush bumblebee Winnie the Pooh, sing and dance with Barney on Audrey's Dino doll, eating his vanilla pudding and vanilla milk, singing lullaby, playing dressed up, art and crafts, hanging with Bruce and Clay, John Dory, Poppy and Viva, eating honey cookies and helping baking with his big sister, Audrey's Fairy Godmother, Qwerty the Disney Computer, hanging out with Audrey's Madrigal Friends and Fairy Council, going circus, befriend Veneer and Crimp, adventure, used a imagination and playing pretend, to the funhouse and Funny too, live in stage in the play, listening to her voice, singing and dancing

Dislikes: nightmares, Audrey getting hurt, Floyd was under a sleeping spell by Evil Godmother, his cousins and family in danger, scared of dark like Audrey, boogie monster under his crib, Audrey being captured, brozone fighting and arguing, sleep alone, sisters and cousins, Brozone fighting, Audrey fall under a sleeping spell too

Abilities: his gift is Honey hands of healing properties

Backstory: Augustin was in his egg, Audrey promised her Grammy Posiepuff to taking care of her new baby sibling in encanto in fifty years ago, before the new madrigal triplets separated

[jules-has-notes]

Michaeleficent (Unexpected Musical) — PattyCake Productions music video

Most Disney villains revel in their evilness to some degree, but few are more deliciously vindictive than Maleficent. And few pop superstars have embodied self-confidence and thwarting detractors in their musical performances like Michael Jackson. When the PattyCake guys decided to combine the two for their Unexpected Musicals series, they created a bit of magic of their own.

Details:

title: Unexpected Musicals — Michaeleficent

performers: Leah Lowman (Maleficent); Paul Kaleka (King Stefan); Doris Stein (baby Aurora); Bebe Caliberr Mercy (Aurora / additional vocals); Jason James (Phillip / additional vocals); Hannah Juliano & Eli Jacobson (additional vocals)

original songs / performer: all songs by Michael Jackson — [0:14] "Bad"; [0:25] "Beat It"; [1:09] "Human Nature"; [1:48] "Smooth Criminal"; [1:58] "Thriller"; [2:54] "Will You Be There"

written by: "Bad" by Michael Jackson; "Beat It" by Michael Jackson; "Human Nature" by Steve Porcaro & John Bettis; "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson; "Thriller" by Rod Temperton; "Will You Be There" by Michael Jackson

arranged by: Layne Stein & Tony Wakim

release date: 12 May 2017

My favorite bits:

Leah's fantastic villain laugh

interweaving "Bad" and "Beat It" as a conversation

Phillip and Aurora's meet-cute sequence

Leah giving her best Vincent Price at the start of "Thriller"

cool dragon! 🐲

the excellent use of ♫ "kiss me and free me" ♫

that last shot of Maleficent leaving room for a sequel

Trivia:

The dedication "for Maggie" refers to Maggie Wakim, Tony's younger sister, who is also a singer and actor. She later appeared in the Princess Academy series.

The interior scenes for this video were filmed at the Maitland Art Center historic landmark. With the right set dressing and lighting, the building's Maya-influenced Art Deco stone structure made a pretty decent Medieval castle.

Jason James is the son of Jeremy and Shalisa James from Vox Audio, who Layne and Tony had known through both the theme park and a cappella worlds, and a talented performer in his own right.

Jaimz Dillman once again served as location and production manager, as well as appearing on screen as one of the courtiers.

The PattyCake guys had worked with Paul Kaleka for many years in his capacity as VoicePlay's sound engineer for their live shows and occasional audio mixer for their studio recordings. But this was their first opportunity to feature his acting talents.

Layne and Tony had filmed another incarnation of Maleficent two and a half years earlier in VoicePlay's video for "Once Upon A Dream".

When the Maleficent sequel film was announced, the boys got to work on a sequel of their own. Leah returned for a rendition of Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" just in time for Halloween 2019.

If you venture into the YouTube comments, be aware that there are a lot of pedants griping about the ending being taken from Sleeping Beauty rather than the live action Maleficent film. (They did it for the portmanteau, folks. No need to be so stringent.)

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A Summary of Tamrielic Gods

@ascetic-orange its done for real this time. Here is the post. All information below the cut because I don’t want to clog it up.

****For the purposes of brevity if the gods are similar enough between religions they are not listed multiple times.****

Gods of Man (Based on Imperial Worship)

Akatosh: Known as the Dragon God of Time, Akatosh’s domain is the leader of the pantheon, and had a blood relation with an entire line of emperors. The gift of Dragon Blood (being Dovahkiin) is also a gift of Akatosh, with Alduin the World-Eater being the firstborn of Akatosh. 

Arkay: Known as the Lord of the Wheel of Life, Arkay is the god of Life, Death, and proper burial. He is also sometimes associated with the seasons and cycles. His followers despise the undead and necromancy in any form, and Arkay is known to have created the Crusader’s Sword for an ancient hero who fought a demigod.

Dibella: Dibella is the goddess of beauty and art, and teaches that mortals give themselves to love. Dibella will speak to her followers via a Sybil, and is always a woman. Dibella teaches that the quality of love is more important than the quantity, and created the Crusader’s Helm and supposedly the Brush of Truepaint, allowing imagination to be painted with no effort.

Julianos: Julianos is the god of wisdom and logic, and is associated with mages and scholars. He governs literature, law, history, and debate, and influences Sorcery, Alchemy, and Enchantment. As such, he is often revered by wizards and mages of all paths. He created the Shield of the Crusader.

Kynareth: Kynareth, sometimes known as Kyne, is the goddess of the heavens, winds, sea, elements, and spirits of the air. As such she is believed to be responsible in part for teaching men to Shout during the Dragon War. She also created the Lords Mail, and is able to take it away at will. She also created the Boots of the Crusader, which grants the wearer peace with forest beings. 

Shezarr: Also known as Shor, this is the god worshiped as Lorkhan, the father of the world and Sovngarde, the Nord afterlife for those who die in battle. He is often associated with the fox, and was wed to Kyne. 

Mara: Mara is the goddess of love, marriage, fertility, agriculture, and compassion. Mara is associated with the wolf, and is viewed as a near-universal deity.

Morihaus: Morihaus is known as the son of Kynareth, and was instrumental with the Alessian Slave Rebellion of the first era.

Stendarr: Stendarr is the god of mercy, charity, justice, and righteous rule. His followers despise Daedra and will hunt them, but otherwise welcomes all. He encourages charity and giving of resources to those in need. He is responsible for the Gauntlets of the Crusader, and the Hammer of Stendarr.

Talos: Talos is the Hero-God of man, and was the Emperor Tiber Septim (a dragonborn), before dying and ascending to godhood. He is a god of warriors, generals, and questing adventurers.

Zenithar: Zenithar is the god of work, commerce, and wealth. He is viewed as a warrior god, but in times of peace is very tempered and relaxed. His is the Mace of the Crusader, and the Golden Anvil that was blessed by divine power. 

Gods of Mer

Gods worshiped by multiple groups are counted under the same listing for the purpose of brevity.

Anu: Anu is the primordial force of stasis, being the mirror of Padomay, the primordial force of change. The two existed before Nirn, the world, and have been in battle since existence itself became reality.

Anui-El: Anuiel is the Meric god of Order, and is in direct opposition of Sithis. It is said that Anuiel’s soul, Auri-el infused reality with time, thus allowing things to change and progress.

Auri-El: Auri-el is the chief of the Elven pantheon, and is the Elven equivalent of Akatosh. Altmer and Bosmer believe themselves direct descendants of Auri-El, and his symbol is that of the sun.

Jephre: Jephre is the most important god of th Bosmer pantheon, but is worshiped by others. Jephre is the god of the natural world, and the spirit of the current place and time. He often is perceived as a singer, using song to guide nature to the will of those who respect it.

Magnus: Magnus is the sorcerer god of Mer, and is said to have created the sun by fleeing to Aetherius as Mundus/Nirn was created by Lorkhan. As such, the sun of Nirn is known as Magnus. His staff will abandon mages who misuse it, so as not to upset balance. There is also a strange orb found in the ancient Nordic settlement of Sarthaal, the purpose of which is unknown.

Phynaster: Phynaster is not a true god, but is worshiped as Talos is to the Nords. It is said that Phynaster taught the Altmer to extend their lives by shortening their stride. Not much else is known of Phynaster, however.

Sithis: Sithis is also known as Padomay, the Unmaker, Serpent of Chaos, and Dread Father. He is a primordial force of chaos, and is associated with the Dark Brotherhood and serpents. The Brotherhood believes that those slain in the name of the Dark Brotherhood are sent to the Void, a realm beyond both Oblivion and Aetherius where slain daedra reform. Sithis is responsible for the creation of the Blade of Woe, an assassin’s dagger of exceptional lethality.

Syrabane: Syrabane is the Warlock God, and is often favored by young mages for his protective blessings against curses and disease.

Trinimac: Trinimac is the warrior god of Meric worship, and fought against Lorkhan after the creation of Mundus. Trinimac supposedly is the one who ripped the Heart of Lorkhan from his chest, and tried to destroy it with Auri-El. Trinimac was supposedly devoured by Boethia, a Daedric lord (spoken of later) and became Malacath, the daedric lord of the Scorned and Outcast.

Xarxes: Xarxes is the divine scribe of Auri-El, and is the god of secrets and hidden knowledge. He is equated to Arkay, but is notably worshiped for different reasons.

Xen: Z’en as they are often known, is the Bosmeri god of Toil, vengeance, agriculture, and payment in kind. Zenithar is the closest similar entity, but Xen is viewed as a more savage variant.

Khajiit Pantheon

Baan Dar: This god is the god of Bandits, a trickster spirit worshiped in Elsweyr, and even Valenwood. Baan Dar is the cleverness of the Khajiit made manifest, according to their beliefs.

Jode and Jone: The spirits of the moons, dictating the forms of Khajiit when they are born. 

Nirni: Nirni is the manifestation of the world in Khajiiti lore, and is viewed as the mother of all mortal life.

Rajhin: Rajhin is the trickster god, and the Cat-King of Thieves. Prior to godly ascent, this god stole from a Daedric Lord after seducing them in Oblivion on a moonless night, stealing even that Lord’s blade during the escape. With a ring of magic and a blade of whispers, Rajhin became a legendary thief, stealing the Oghma Infinium from Hermaeus Mora and giving it back later, just because.

Riddle’Thar: Riddle’Thar is the Khajiiti deity of cosmic order, and those who do not stray from the teachings are nigh-unbeatable in unarmed combat.

Redguard Gods

Diagna: Diagna is the sword-god of Redguard worship, however faded into obscurity by the 4th Era.

HoonDing: This is the Yokudan spirit of Perseverance over Infidels. Historically, they manifest whenever the Redguards must ‘make way’ for their people.

Leki: Leki is the Saint of the Spirit Sword, and is the goddess of aberrant swordsmanship. Leki is credited with the Ephemeral Faint, a sword technique of exceptional skill.

Onsi: Onsi seems to be the Yokudan spirit of the forge, or at least swordscraft. Bonshaver is a legendary blade named after Onsi, said to be sharp enough to cut any foe.

Ruptga: Ruptga is to the Redguard as Akatosh is to the Men, and Auri-El is to Mer. Sometimes known as Tall Papa for his great size and many children.

Sakatal: Sakatal is the fusion of Anu and Padomay, and perhaps a bit of Alduin, as the Norse of Earth describe Jormungand the world serpent, Sakatal is to devour the world so a new one can begin.

Daedra/Cults

Azura: Azura is the Lady of Twilight, and serves as the lord of Dawn and Dusk, the spaces between. Magic, fate, prophecy, vanity and egotism are also associated with this Daedra, and one of her relics is Azura’s Star, an infinite Soul Gem. Azura is in opposition of Ebonarm and Nocturnal. Azura’s realm is known as Moonshadow, and is said to be so beautiful it can render visitors half-blind from the splendor.

Boethiah: Boethiah is the Daedric lord of deceit, conspiracy, planned murder, treason, and overthrow of authority. Boethiah is a destructive Daedra, and often sees battle and death in his/her name as an offering. Goldbrand and the Ebony Mail are relics associated with Boethiah, and her realm is known as Attribution’s Share.

Clavicus Vile: Clavicus Vile is known as the Prince of Trickery and Bargains, and his sphere is that of granting power through pacts. Much like a genie in arabic culture on Earth, his pacts can have unexpected curses or boons. In Skyrim, he granted a group vampirism to extend their lives and considered their untimely deaths at the hand of the Dragonborn to be fulfillment of the Vampires’ wishes to be cured of their undeath. Vile is an enemy of Ebonarm, and is often depicted with his dog, Barbas. He is responsible for The Bitter Cup, Masque of Clavicus Vile, Umbra, and the Rueful Axe artifacts existing. His plane of Oblivion is known as the Fields of Regret.

Mannimarco, God of Worms: Mannimarco is, or rather was, an Altmer mage studying soul gems and Necromancy in the Summerset Isles, and was exiled for his dark practices. He created a following, as well as several artifacts. Three of an unknown number have been attributed to him after becoming a Lich; Bloodworm Helm, Necromancer’s Amulet, and the Staff of Worms. All three are in some way connected to the undead or the school of Conjuration.

Hermaeus Mora: Hermaeus Mora is the Daedric prince of Knowledge, Mystery, and fate. He wants simply to know everything there is, to understand the universe in totality. His plane of Oblivion is known as Apocrypha, an infinite library of forbidden and lost knowledge. Hermaeus Mora has created several artifacts, including the Black Books and Oghma Infinium, tomes of ancient and arcane knowledge. The Firstblade and Mora’s Whispers are a sword and chestplate made by Mora, with the latter of the two growing stronger as the wearer gains knowledge.

Hircine: Hircine is the Lord of the Hunt, and is viewed as the Father of Manbeasts such as Lycanthropes. This is reinforced by the Companions of the Circle being taken to his realm of Oblivion on death, known as the Hunting Grounds, where eternity is spent hunting and chasing prey. Relics of Hircine are numerous, and often enhance one’s ability to hunt or kill, or enhance one’s lycanthropic abilities. Reachmen believe that Hircine has five aspects, Th Hunter, the Manbeast, the Great Stag, The Quick Fox, and the Mighty Bear. Each one embodies a certain part of the Hunt or the Wilds, and are thus each worthy of worship.

Jyggalag: Jyggalag is the Prince of Order, and sought to command all things. The other Daedric lords feared him, and cursed him with madness, creating Sheogorath, the Prince of Madness. He has a singular relic associated with him, the Sword of Jyggalag. It is said that holding the blade and gazing upon it allows one to see past, present, and future flow as one.

Malacath: Malacath is the patron god of the Spurned and Ostracized, and is said to have been created when Trinimac was consumed by Boethiah. This upset of power led to the creation of Orcs, and transformation into the Daedric Lord he is now. His realm is the Ashpit, and even Goblins worship him in some form. His relics are the Brutal Bands, the Helm of Oreyn Bearclaw, Scourge, the Vengeful Eye, and Volendrung. The Ashpit is akin to Sovngarde, where orcs are brought to enjoy an afterlife of revelry and eternal battle.

Mehrunes Dagon: Dagon is the most aggressive and destructive of the Daedric lords, and was behind the Oblivion Crisis that marked the end of the Third Era. Dagon is the lord of destruction, change, ambition, and revolution. His relics are the Daedric Crescent Blades, the Deadland Hammer, Groundsplitters, Mehrunes’ Razor, The Mysterium Xarxes, the Spear of Bitter Mercy, and the Sword of the Moon Reiver. Dagon rules over the Deadlands, but he has dominion over a handful of smaller pocket realms.

Mephala: Mephala is the Lady of Whispers, the Spider, and the Plot Weaver. She deals in secrets and hidden lore, seeking to meddle in mortal affairs for her own amusement. The Ebony Blade is the most well-known and documented relic of Mephala, however the Ring of Khajiit, Mephala’s Teacher, the Obsidian Husk, and the Threads of the Webspinner are also associated with her. Her realm is known as the Spiral Skein.

Meridia: Meridia is the Daedric Prince of Life and Light, and is known as the Sunfire, The Radiant One, and the sworn adversary of the undead. Molag Bal and Meridia despise each other, however Meridia is known to be more benevolent towards mortals than other Daedra. It is said that Meridia can even grant immortality, at the cost of total obedience to her. Dawnbreaker, the Opal Charm, Meridia’s Beacon, and the Prismatic Core are known relics associated with her. Her realm is known as the Colored Rooms, but those who visit claim they are rather boring, as are the lectures given by Meridia herself.

Molag Bal: Molag Bal is the lord of domination, and seeks to harvest all souls and cause great strife for Mortals. He is said to be the father of Vampires, and his realm is known as Coldharbour, a frigid wasteland of suffering and barren places. Relics associated with Bal are the Crown of Bones, the Mace of Molag Bal, Mortuum Vivicus, Harvest Hearts, Stones of Cold Fire, and Vampiric Shards.

Namira: Namira is the Lady of Decay, and is associated with all things repulsive. Her realm is known as the Scuttling Void, and very little is known of this place. Relics associated with Namira are the Dark Heart, the Ring of Namira, and the Staff of the Everscamp.

Nocturnal: Nocturnal is the Mistress of Shadows, and is viewed by some as the patron of thieves. Nocturnal is seen as a boon for those who work in the shadows, and is associated with ravens and crows. Her relics are the Gray Cowl of Nocturnal, the Skeleton Key, The Bow of Shadows, the Eye of Nocturnal, and the Shade Sickle. Her realm is known as the Evergloam, and is in perpetual shadow.

Peryite: Peryite is the lord of pestilence, and is unfortunately viewed as the weakest of Daedra. His realm is the Pits, which bears similarity to Dagon’s realm. He is associated with the relic Spellbreaker, however there are a handful of other relics that may be related to him.

Sanguine: The daedric prince Sanguine is the lord of revelry, and is known as the god of perversion, orgies, and general excess of all things. Some view him as neither benevolent nor malevolent, and simply one who enjoys parties. Death Dealer’s Fete and the Sanguine Rose are relics associated with Sanguine, and his realms are thousandfold, known as the Myriad Realms of Revelry.

Sheogorath: Sheogorath is the mad god, the lord of madness, and was created from Jyggalag when he was cursed by other Daedra. His realm is known as the Shivering Isles, a place of chaos and disorder. Despite this, Sheogorath is cunning and often makes his foes defeat themselves, which brings him great joy. His relics are similarly odd, including the Folium Discognitum, the Fork of Horripilation, the Gambolpuddy, the Memory Wand, the Neb-Crescen, Sheogorath’s Staff and Regalia, and the Wabbajack. His realm is split into two pieces, Dementia and Mania, representing the two shades of Madness.

Thartaag: Thartaag is equivalent to Alduin to the Skaal people, as he is known as the world-devourer, and is said to return at the End of Seasons.

Vaermina: Vaermina is the lady of nightmares, and takes joy in torturing mortals for the sake of torture. Vaermina’s realm is Quagmire, and from there she hungers and seeks the dreams of mortalkind. Vaermina’s main relic is the Skull of Corruption, a staff capable of consuming the dreams of mortals to gain power.

[maravilhosopai]

"Não há outro Senhor Outro mais belo, mais lindo Desejável, desejável Anelamos, anelamos por Ti"

Lindo És - Juliano Son

Estamos também no instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maravilhosopai/?hl=pt-br    

[forthedancingandthethriving]

Juliano: This is SMG4 and SMG3.

SMG4&3: Hi.

Juliano: This is Forum and Domain, their respective Admin/parent.

Forum: Hi!

Domain: Hello.

Juliano: Today, I'll be showing Domain and Forum both Snowtrapped and then their respective son's internet browsing history. :)

SMG4 & SMG3: *looks at each other in horror as Your Best Nightmare starts to play*

[firinnie]

So I asked on my Ig (just_firinnie) for an idea for the next drawings mainly because I thought you were tired of my genderben so far. Yeah, all requests were gb tho and I'm in heaven. Anyway, this is the first one 💪 So I figured I'd do a little part of Juliano's* family but you gotta start somewhere. He is definitely very tired but he is trying to be the best husband and father starting with his first son. It was certainly an eye opener to what kind of father Almo really was and that Juliano didn't want to be like that, but habit of accepting everything peacefully was too strong.

[drsonnet]

ARNA'S CHILDREN | FREE FILMS FOR CONTEXT ON ISRAEL'S WAR ON #GAZA

This deeply personal 2004 documentary takes us inside The Freedom Theatre, a children's theatre group on the West Bank founded by Arna Mer Khamis, who grew up in a Zionist family and later married a Palestinian Arab. Directed by Arna's son, Juliano, "Arna's Children" shifts back and forth in time to show the children in rehearsal from 1989 to 1996, and then revisits them later to discover the tragic fates that awaited three of them. A story made all the more devastating in light of recent news reports that Israeli military forces raided and ransacked the Freedom Theatre during their continuing war on Gaza.

[oscarhopeful]

if you’re hearing WONDER by SHAWN MENDES playing, you have to know GABRIEL DE LA CRUZ (HE/HIM; CIS-MALE) is near by! the TWENTY-SIX year old ACTOR has been in denver for, like, SIX MONTHS. they’re known to be quite PRIDEFUL, but being DETERMINED seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble TAYLOR ZAKHAR PEREZ . personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those, FRESHLY PRINTED SCRIPT, ENJOYING AN ICED VANILLA COFFEE, and WEARING HIS SIGNATURE BLACK TOM FORD SUNGLASSES vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the DOWNTOWN DISTRICT long enough!

                                                        ○ ′ ✨  loved  by taco

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𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄  gabriel ángel rahal-de la cruz 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄  gabe, gabby ( best friend & sister ), ángel ( parents ) 𝐃𝐎𝐁  october 31, 1996 𝐀𝐆𝐄  twenty - six 𝐙𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐂  scorpio 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑  cismale 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐒  he/him 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍  bisexual, demiromantic ( closeted from the world ) 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 los angeles, california 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍  denver, colorado 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒  english, spanish 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍  actor

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𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌  taylor zakhar perez 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑  black 𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒  honey brown eyes 𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓  6′1″ 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒  none 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐒  none 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄  white shirts, button up, cardigans or sweaters in the fall, tom ford shades

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𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘  protagonist ( enfj ) 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄  hardworking, vibrant, charosmatic, loyal, determined 𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄  self-critical, selfish, prideful, perfectionist 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓  acting, photography, hiking, baking, writing, soccer, tennis, working out, watching movies 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒  cheetos

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𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑  juliano de la cruz, sixty-one, senator 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑  yasmin rahal, fifty-eight, writer 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒  two siblings ( twin or older sister & older half brother )

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐋𝐒 alex claremont-diaz ( red, white and royal blue ) , finnick odair ( the hunger games ) , peter kavinsky ( to all the boys ) , luke patterson ( julie and the phantoms ) , harry styles , kit connor , noah beck , charles melton

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growing up in a household where following your dreams end up being a reality, gabriel rahal-de la cruz really felt like anything he strived for he could easily achieve. and gabe had a lot of different interest, from playing soccer, to playing tennis, writing like his mom, and then there was acting. he never thought acting would be in the picture, but when he starred in his first role for a franchise, it felt like a dream come true. until real life came at him and the dream seemed just that, a dream.

realizing that he was going to always be remembered for his one role, casting for something else as a teenager was much more difficult than he thought. and with both his parents busy with their own careers, his mom on her third hit book, and his father winning the ticket for a senate seat in california, he felt like the focus had shifted to represent them. and now he had a new role to play, of the perfect younger son.

but there was still a bit of wild child in him, even when he went to a boarding school in los angeles. he became the golden boy, the athlete, the party boy. but throughout those four years, he came to a realization that he was losing himself, the closer he was reaching the end of his high school years. he had missed the one thing that brought joy to him, and he knew that acting was the one thing that gave him that.

so when he graduated, he decided to study film while also doing auditions. as years went on, one of his mother's books got auctioned to become a film, and he auditioned for the main role, which he couldn't believe he had gotten the role. there was a part of him that felt that nepotism was involved, but he always worked hard in whatever he did, and he knew he would kill it in this role.

mixed reviews. it had gotten mixed reviews, many critics calling it a good adaptation, but the acting could have been better, and well, he took it personal and to heart reading that he got this role because he was the son of the author. but did that stop him. no.

he graduated university, and he kept auditioning. and he got another role, a huge one. a love story, and he couldn't believe how much people loved the film. but the reason for their success was because of the rumors that gabe was dating his co-star. the thing is, he was secretly hooking up with one of the camera guys. once the studio found out, they highly recommended that gabe not lean into his sexuality, even though he was bisexual. they wanted bigger success, and that meant leaning into the romance that was already on screen. he didn't realize that hollywood was still like this. but if he wanted a bigger career, he had to play along.

gabe was feeling all sorts of ways. he didn't like the fact that he was hiding his sexuality, but he didn't want to stop acting. but was it a lie if he was dating women, he was still attracted to them. and he was so excited for his next role. so he decided to play the part, and eventually he picked up another role. his new role dealt with immigration, and it was close to home, knowing that he had family members that were immigrants, his own grandfather being one. so taking this role, he felt close to it. and the buzz going around that this could easily get some big award noms put a little more pressure, but he knew he'd give it his full attention and make sure he gave his character justice.

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currently living in denver where he is studying up background for a character

he has been casted for a role that starts filming in denver in the fall.

currently writing a script of his own, which has been more of a hobby and isn't sure if he will ever finish since he's so self critical about everything he writes.

been seen at the local library more often, with a stack of books at a table while he reads and writes in a notebook.

has officially fell in love with denver that he is debating if he wants to buy a home and grow roots there.

if he ever meets guys, they don't last long, and if they do, they are sent an nda, but it never goes far than the one night stand.

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        WANTED CONNECTIONS

you are my blood: �� older half brother (35-40) or older full/half sister (30-32) ⦘ this could be either one that may already be living in town. they had moved here years before gabe did. he isn't close to his older half brother, because of age difference, but perhaps this is their chance to finally be. his sister on the other hand, gabe is much closer with. either character can be from their dad side who is latin, or their mom side who is middle eastern.

best friends for life: this is someone who has been best friends with gabe since they were kids. it so happens that they moved to denver a year ago, and when they realize that gabe was going to be out there to film his next movie, they planned the entire move together, excited to be in the same city again.

we are each others found family: so this person was someone that he befriended later in life. perhaps in college or after he graduated. this person is someone he feels like a twin to. every secret, every love, every heartbreak, they knew all about it. and when gabe got this role, he told them to move out with him to denver. now they both are living together in an apartment downtown.

can't stand this costar: this is someone he has worked with, and perhaps they work together now in this new film that's filming in denver. it's usually the two of them always fighting for similar roles. they were once friends before, but jealousy has come between them. they know gabe's secret about him being bisexual, as they may have hooked up in the past.

can you be friends with a fan?: it's a question that's always been asked. would you befriend a fan, would you date them? the real question here though is, could the fan have an obsession. who knows. and maybe this fan might be a little obsessive, or maybe just admires them for the work they do. but either way, gabe ends up befriending them. will he regret it later, time will tell.

i would leave it all for you: this is someone that gabe never thought he'd get close to. they had crossed paths in the past, but now they are here, and there's something about him that he likes. gabe at first isn't sure if they are just trying to get close to him because of his fame or for him. and even after denying the feelings, he realizes that he may be the one for him. but would he risk outing himself to the world for him? // taken by @allexei

        OTHER CONNECTIONS

friends

fwb/flings

other costars

film crew

photographer/fashion friends

writing friends

[temuera-morrison-tournament]

Info and Masterlist

Right now I have ideas for 3 main tournaments. The first one will be movies (done!), then depending on how that goes I’ll do TV shows (happening now!) and characters (done!). I’m open to suggestions for more. I’m also only doing things that I’ve seen, so I’m excluding Rangi’s Catch, Other Halves, Mauri, The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy, Shark In The Park, New Zealand at War, The Reluctant Hero, Te Ao Mahana, Missing Christmas, Mt. Zion, Dawn, Meke, Echo 3, The Woman in Blue, and Far North. (If anyone can point me in the direction of any of those I would love to watch them and add them to the polls. I’m in the US and don’t currently have a VPN.)

Each round of polls will last one week. I’ll add links to watch the movies/shows if it’s easily accessible and free. This is so if you haven’t seen one or both movies/shows in a poll, you can still make an educated guess as to which one(s) you would like more. If there’s a tie, I’ll count my vote as invalid and advance the one I didn’t vote for.

Masterlist of polls under the cut

Tournament 1: Movies

Finished! Results:

Tournament 2: Characters

Note: this bracket is too big to comfortably fit everything into a summary picture, so I’m putting the winners in bold and including the results percentages in red for the losers and green for the winners.

Round 1, part 1: (posted Friday, December 29)

Briggs (Couple’s Retreat) 60% vs. Juliano (Speed 2) 40%

Madden (Hard Target 2) 7% vs. Chief Tui (Moana) 93%

Jake Heke (Once Were Warriors and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?) 75% vs. Detective Sergeant Harris (The Grasscutter) 25%

Damo (The Marine 2) 0% vs. Jager (Six Days Seven Nights) 100%

Snakehead (The Beautiful Country) 33% vs. Powell (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) 67%

Commander Cody (Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith) 65% vs. Jango Fett (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones) 35%

Alf Winters (Never Say Die) 8% vs. Veteran Clone Trooper (Obi Wan Kenobi) 92%

Frankie Jones (My Life Is Murder) 16% vs. Boba Fett (The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett) 84%

Selwyn Broadhead (Seekers) 4% vs. Tom Curry (Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and The Flash) 96%

Peter Bartlett (Occupation and Occupation: Rainfall) 75% vs. Rua Kenana (Rain of the Children) 25%

Round 1, part 2: (posted Friday, January 5)

Major Rasul (Vertical Limit) 5% vs. Captain Rex (Ahsoka) 95%

Abin Sur (Green Lantern) 57% vs. Wiremu (Gold: The Dynamiters) 43%

Hemi Crane (Fresh Meat) 17% vs. Axel Hood (Barb Wire) 83%

Te Kai Po (River Queen) 33% vs. Frank (Sons of Summer) 67%

Tim (Little White Lies) 17% vs. Maru (Adventurer) 83%

Kereama (Tracker) 40% vs. Runi (Blueberry/Renegade) 60%

Sean (Gloss) 80% vs. Manu (Broken English) 20%

Doctore (Spartacus: Gods of the Arena) 33% vs. Rangi (Rangi’s Catch) 67%

Jack Te Pania (The Barefoot Bandits) 20% vs. Don Sandovate (The Immortal Voyage of Captain Drake) 80%

Hone Ropata (Shortland Street) 86% vs. Alamein (Mortimer’s Patch) 14%

Round 2, part 1: (posted Friday, January 12)

Azazello (The Island of Dr. Moreau) 44% vs. Briggs (Couples Retreat) 56%

Chief Tui (Moana) 89% vs. Jake Heke (Once Were Warriors and What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?) 11%

Warfield (Mosley) 63% vs. Jager (Six Days Seven Nights) 38%

Te Rangi (Frontier) 86% vs. Powell (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) 14%

Warden Mourdain (The Osiris Child) 14% vs. Commander Cody (Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith) 86%

Veteran Clone Trooper (Obi Wan Kenobi) 15% vs. Boba Fett (The Empire Strikes Back, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Boba Fett) 85%

Jack Carrigan (Whipping Boy) 0% vs. Tom Curry (Aquaman, The Flash, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) 100%

King Ramusan (The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption) 20% vs. Peter Bartlett (Occupation and Occupation: Rainfall) 80%

Round 2, part 2: (posted Friday, January 19)

Tamiahana Mahana (Mahana/The Patriarch) 18% vs. Rex (Ahsoka) 82%

Abin Sur (Green Lantern) 56% vs. Axel Hood (Barb Wire) 45%

Anaru Vaipiti (Tatau) 80% vs. Frank (Sons of Summer) 20%

Tito Ihaka (Ihaka: Blunt Instrument) 57% vs. Maru (Adventurer) 43%

Mauricio (From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter) 25% vs. Runi (Renegade/Blueberry) 75%

Sean (Gloss) 43% vs. Rangi (Rangi’s Catch) 57%

Will Bastion (Crooked Earth) 67% vs. Don Sandovate (The Immortal Voyage of Captain Drake) 33%

Eddie Jones (The Brighton Miracle) 14% vs. Hone Ropata (Shortland Street) 86%

Round 3: (posted Friday, January 26)

Briggs 7% vs. Chief Tui 93%

Warfield 29% vs. Te Rangi 71%

Commander Cody 48% vs. Boba Fett 52%

Tom Curry 92% vs. Peter Bartlett 8%

Rex 94% vs. Abin Sur 6%

Anaru Vaipiti 40% vs. Tito Ihaka 60%

Runi 0% vs. Rangi 100%

Will Bastion 20% vs. Hone Ropata 80%

Round 4: (posted Friday, February 2)

Chief Tui 89% vs. Te Rangi 11%

Boba Fett 78% vs. Tom Curry 22%

Rex 74% vs. Tito Ihaka 26%

Rangi 67% vs. Hone Ropata 33%

Semifinals: (posted Friday, February 9)

Rex 74% vs. Rangi 26%

Chief Tui 36% vs. Boba Fett 64%

Finals: (posted Friday, February 16)

Boba Fett 54% vs. Rex 46%

Tournament 3: TV Shows

Qualifiers: (posted Friday, March 29)

Shortland Street vs. Mortimer’s Patch

Mataku vs. The Barefoot Bandits

The Mandalorian vs. Bro’Town

Gloss vs. Happy Hour

Round 1: (posted Friday, April 5)

The Book of Boba Fett vs. Shortland Street

Ahsoka vs. Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

The Tem Show vs. The Barefoot Bandits

Tatau vs. Frontier

Seekers vs. The Mandalorian

The Life and Times of Temuera Morrison vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi

Star Wars: Visions vs. Happy Hour

My Life is Murder vs. Adventurer

Round 2: (posted Friday, April 12)

The Book of Boba Fett vs. Ahsoka

The Barefoot Bandits vs. Frontier

The Mandalorian vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi

Star Wars: Visions vs. Adventurer

[andreaocampo]

RIP Galee Galee: La fama es un castigo

Por Andrea Ocampo Cea

“La gente que hace daño no sabe bien lo que pasa entre tú y yo”

Galee Galee, Igual a mi

Galee Galee fue el nombre artístico de Gabriel Zuñiga (1994 - 2023), cantante de trap oriundo de Pudahuel, que perteneció a la nueva generación de artistas urbanos chilenos, quienes hoy en día, son escuchados a nivel mundial junto a Polima Westcoast, Pablo Chill-e, Harry Nash, Juliano Sosa y al sin fin de artistas masculinos que dominan el género en esta geografía.

Este viernes 26, cerca de la medianoche, un flyer de La Junta+ se viralizó en redes confirmando su fallecimiento en el Hospital Félix Bulnes, a causa de graves lesiones. El llamado de Pailita, unas horas antes y vía Instagram, fue a realizar  una cadena de oración, justo momentos posteriores a una una storie del mismo Galee, que advertía: “Uds no saben el daño klo que están haciendo. Corten la wea loco. Van a causar que pasen weas que nadie quiere”. Anunció así su deceso. Llevaba horas lidiando con cientos de comentarios que le acusaron de infidelidad; realizando incluso –durante la noche anterior– una transmisión en vivo para descargarse y afirmar que esta situación no le afectaba y que él estaba puesto para la música.

Pero la misma comunidad de fanáticos del género urbano le hizo sentir la presión –como dice la jerga reggaetonera puertorriqueña– a propósito del desahogo público de su ex pareja, pero también de una fan a penas mayor de edad y de la madre de su hija. Dimes y diretes que desataron una ola de críticas, opiniones, insultos, burlas y amenazas.  

Durante la madrugada del 27, su nombre, deceso y las responsabilidades de este (aún no confirmado) suicidio fue Trending Topic en Twitter. La foto de un joven sobre un charco de sangre con un tiro en el cráneo comenzó a viralizarse; los clásicos humoristas de esa red realizaron mofas sobre el artista, así como un par de periodistas hicieron chistes sobre su deceso en busca de likes y retuits. El clasismo chileno emergió sin sorpresa en los 280 caracteres, acompañado de la misoginia y un machismo fulgurante. Pues ¿De quién sería la responsabilidad de esta muerte? Claro: de las funas a manos de las mujeres (de las “wnas klias” diría otro reconocido astro del flow local).

LAS FUNAS

La palabra funa hoy está de exportación y significa “fruta podrida” en mapudungün. Indica la denuncia pública sobre algo que huele mal, que pudre lo que toca y que no está –necesariamente– a la vista. La funa se comienza a usar en Chile en tiempos de Dictadura, cuando familiares y colectivos políticos-sociales realizaban acciones colectivas de denuncia a asesinos, represores y violadores de Derechos Humanos. Hoy, en los dosmiles, con redes sociales en la mano y luego de la cuarta ola feminista, la funa es comprendida como una herramienta punitiva de autodefensa e inscripción histórica, que llega a aquellos lugares donde la justicia institucional no llega (ni da garantías). Tiene por misión retener la impunidad ante agresores, violadores, acosadores, asesinos y hacer de la denuncia una memoria presente y contingente en el imaginario de las comunidades: una memoria no exenta de moralidad y eficacia. Independiente del carácter legal de una funa y de la presunción de inocencia que hoy se aplica sólo a algunas clases sociales, ésta existe porque se ha vuelto necesaria. No obstante, para existir, necesita de la esfera pública, de la publicidad y de una narrativa capaz de identificar a una masa tanto crítica como acrítica. Mas, no todo desahogo público es una funa. La funa tiene un carácter colectivo en lo social y político. Un desahogo, por otro lado, es lo que escribimos en nuestros diarios de vida análogos o digitales.

¿Todo desahogo de una mujer que cuenta su historia de violencia es una funa? Tendríamos que decir que depende del número y franja etárea de la audiencia que le sigue en redes. La sobre-reacción es latente, justo en un momento histórico donde la cultura del género urbano choca innegablemente con las herencias de la revolución feminista y una institucionalidad educacional y social donde el abuso sexual y la irresponsabilidad emocional / corporal / sexual son normalizadas, e incluso forman parte de un imaginario y una estética nutrida por la narco-cultura continental. En definitiva “es de machos” comportarse así.

Ser engañade por quién amas se siente feo, une sufre. Aún más cuando tu contexto glorifica la violencia, la desigualdad de poder entre géneros y tienes acceso al registro completo de los pasos de las otras personas. Pero el desamor y la infidelidad son parte de la vida y sus aprendizajes, no es propio del género masculino y, en último caso, no atentan contra nuestros derechos vitales, como si lo hacen las malas prácticas médicas, la impunidad y acoso en los establecimientos educativos y laborales, la discriminación y el cyberacoso, la trata, los feminicidios, el secuestro y la tortura. Y aunque esto sea medianamente obvio para las niñas y adolescentes que cuentan sus historias en internet –esperando atención, revancha u otro–, en el caso de Galee Galee aparecieron junto al mal que históricamente ha aquejado al género urbano: su machismo naturalizado, además de las actuales y populares “páginas de difusión”.

LA FAMA ES UN CASTIGO

El oficio del periodismo vive hace siglos una profunda crisis, hoy lo es gracias al arribo de Chatgpt, el contexto global de las FakeNews y el “periodismo de redes sociales”: las “páginas” que en realidad son perfiles de consumo generacional, principalmente alojadas en Instagram y en TikTok. Llevan por nombre cualquier derivado de “copuchas / gossip/ cahuines / chismes” y cumplen exactamente la misma función que hace años cumplieron los programas televisivos de farándula. Siendo el ejemplo icónico el programa de JC Rodríguez –hoy también en “La Junta”– llamado Primer Plano con su archi-reconocido “escándalo de la semana”. Esa continuidad no es azarosa.

Hablemos entonces de una comunidad de niñez, adolescentes, jóvenes y adultos que crecieron viendo cómo sus familias fagocitaron este tipo de contenidos y disfrutarlo tanto-tanto, como para juntarse con otros para verlo en clan, compartiendo algo para comer y algo para tomar. Todo un evento familiar y nacional.

Estos nuevos medios, cuyo ecosistema es únicamente el scroll y el like, hoy repiten la fórmula y postean sin escrúpulos sobre la vida íntima de los cantantes urbanos chilenos. Tras esas imágenes re-editadas y recolectadas de todos los perfiles posibles, están los mismos jóvenes aficionados a estos chismes. Son productores y consumidores en sí mismos: siguen los pasos de sus astros, así como los de su familiares, parejas, equipos de trabajo en búsqueda de algún atisbo de intimidad y de “realidad”. Algo que permita conocer a la persona y abrir la bisagra donde la intimidad conviva junto a la culpa, humillación y vergüenza. En el universo del blingbling por sobre los proyectos de vida, en el esplendor del presente inmediato ante el fracaso del futuro, un guiño de humanidad vuelve a este mundo de simulacros algo intrascendente.

Así, a mayor exacerbación de la estética flaite reggaetonera como una de millonarios, exitosos, codiciados y maleantes, con mayor velocidad aparecerán testimonios que, a través del pantallazo y/o la história impúdica, responderán a la ansiedad y el morbo, para rebajar los estándares de la fantasía: los estándares del corte.

El chileno es chaquetero (dicen); pero también (dicen que) es solidario. Esas auto-imágenes sociales y culturales suceden –a un mismo tiempo– en la lluvia de likes y reproducciones en Youtube y Spotify. Ni hablar del daño que esto hace en la psiquis de nuestros cantantes y en la presión permanente que recae sobre sus carreras musicales. Las disqueras, el público, las preguntas de los medios: todo les obliga a sacar temas todas las semanas, impidiéndoles madurar sus procesos, experimentar, repensar sus carreras y sonidos, sólo por la urgencia del tapizarse, coronar y pegarse, además del miedo a volverse irrelevantes y olvidables. Lo cierto es que, a pesar de la inmediatez en el consumo musical, su apreciación, perreo y goce es y será siempre inolvidable. Por ello, aquí nadie olvida a nadie. al mismo tiempo, que estamos resistiendo la miseria todos con y contra todos.

“Las páginas” son el nombre genérico de una cultura sádica y canibal de la hiperventilación y falta de límites sobre qué contenido es de interés público y cuál no. Una cultura sin linea editorial que denota la carencia, tanto de las herramientas como de una conciencia en el impacto de las palabras en las comunidades. De un momento a otro, los antiguos perfiles personales, hoy se vuelven canales de comunicación directa y sin mediación.

PROTAGONISTAS Y CONSUMIDORES

A pesar de que pertenecemos a generaciones donde la selfie y el uso del móvil es permanente, somos incapaces de ver cómo los posteos sobre irresponsabilidad amorosa, los joteos cibernéticos, las salidas clandestinas de las fans con los artistas, tornan a esta audiencia en protagonistas y consumidoras de sí mismas. Este canibalismo tiene carácter exhibicionista: consumo aquello que leo, que veo, que atestiguo, grabo, registro y protagonizo. Mismo fenómeno que sucede en los conciertos donde los fans lanzan sus móviles al ídolo: buscan ser protagonistas y llevarse “algo exclusivo y para sí” del artista.

Esa exposición, una vez satisfecha, redobla su flujo mediante la asfixia del artista: olas de notificaciones, likes, mensajes de odio y cuestionamientos, terminan por dejar en la cornisa a cualquier ser humano que simplemente sepa leer. Ni siquiera es necesario arrastrar una depresión o un mal viaje, para que esto destruya cualquier equilibrio, calma, relajo y proyecto vital. Hablamos del cyberbullying chilensis: una violencia masiva, brutal e indecible, incitadora de una paranoia que permanece en el tiempo y un complejo de culpa que cierra ojos, bocas y horizontes.

En medio de esa tribulación, la ideación suicida aparece como una opción posible, ante un presente aterrador donde nadie puede auxiliar, precisamente porque se vuelve inexplicable: las palabras pierden poder como la vida pierde sentido. ¿Cómo aquello por lo que lucharon y trabajaron sin descanso se volvió una pesadilla? Soportar estos eventos traumáticos requiere preparación y atención profesional, además de un entorno preocupado por la persona, más no interesados por subirse a una tarima que no les corresponde.

Consideremos que esto está sucediendo en jóvenes que oscilan entre los 16 y 29 años, de orígenes humildes, sin contención especializada, tiempo libre ni la costumbre y/o acceso a salud mental. Las historias de superación de toda nuestra música flaite sigue pagando el costo de nacer en la pobla: padecen los mismos abandonos, carencias y fragilidades de sus infancias. Nuestros ídolos reggaetoneros están abandonados a su fé, a sus fuerzas y también a sus debilidades, violencias, a sus armas de fogueo y masculinidades tóxicas; a todos los descubrimientos, revueltas y adicciones que hayan en el camino.

SUICIDIO

Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Chile es el sexto país de la región con mayor tasa de suicidios, considerando 9 decesos por cada cien mil habitantes. Siendo el promedio de América Latina y el Caribe, 6 casos. Pero el medio DW recientemente actualizó la cifra e indicó que, durante el año 2022, tuvimos 10,3 suicidios por cada cien mil habitantes, siendo los principales afectados las personas mayores, la comunidad LGBTIQ+ y los adolescentes.

Sabemos que vivimos una crisis de salud mental agudizada durante la pandemia, así como también se agudizó la producción musical de esta generación de reggaetoneros y traperos nacidos al alero de la producción casera y los encierros forzados. Nuestras estrellas locales nacidas en dormitorios y grabaciones de voz en el móvil, saltaron sin intermediarios a las pantallas del globo. El vértigo de la exposición e hipervigilancia, de la crítica y la falta de intimidad, explica por qué el suicidio de Galee Galee no tendría por qué ser un hecho aislado. Es aterrador. Stories que advierten esta asfixia vital la hemos leído también en un Pailita o en un Pablo Chill-e anunciando dejar su carrera.

Ojo aquí: Gabriel tomó la decisión de abandonar este mundo. No fue una decisión colectiva, sino que fue una decisión personal, una auto-determinación valiente; aún más en un contexto familiar cristiano. Sus razones ciertamente las desconocemos y respetamos. Se necesitan agallas para dejar de vivir. No obstante, este deceso no soluciona nada para quienes permanecen involucrados con quienes parten. El duelo queda abierto, pues quienes necesitan respuestas no las tendrán, salvo la resignación. Un duelo como este –que sucede en uno de los momentos de mayor popularidad de Galee Galee– se atiborra de mensajes, recuerdos amistosos, además de canciones con líricas brillantes. Pero quedan tres jóvenes arbitrariamente sindicadas como responsables y además, sobreviven a esta muerte, una hija pequeña, una madre, hermanos…una familia completa sumida en la tragedia.

La muerte de El Big Cut tampoco puede significar un retroceso para las mujeres que usan su voz pública para exhibir el incuestionable machismo del género urbano chileno (y latinoamericano). Que esa violencia moleste y sea cuestionada, es parte del proceso de aprendizaje de generaciones completas. Hoy podemos leerlas en múltiples comentarios, posteos, stories, reels y TikToks que insisten en que las “wnas klias /feministas klias” se queden calladas y dejen funar.

Pocos insisten en la responsabilidad que tiene la presión que ellos mismos ejercen sobre los artistas. Más fácil es tirar la pelota al lado y exigirle a las mujeres que (se) aguanten ante la misoginia que toda esta situación ha levantado.

Más interesante es atender a aquellos que indican el cuidado que se debe poner sobre los comentarios que se hacen sobre los artistas, porque nunca sabríamos qué lucha están dando. Esto último pone de relieve la importancia y atención en el uso de las palabras, pues se evidencia su potencial destructivo. Lo que incluso podríamos considerar un avance en términos de violencia simbólica en un género musical que entona y corea –por lo bajo– los escupitajos en el rostro de las mujeres. Si la muerte de Galee Galee cala como hoy lo sentimos, debemos esperar y exigir una nueva consciencia sobre las líricas, al mismo tiempo, de un nuevo cuidado para con y de las comunidades de fans y público general. Esta nueva y latente percepción sobre la violencia digital es probablemente parte del legado de Galee. Es parte de nuestra responsabilidad HOY dejar de seguir e incentivar estos pseudo-medios de información que distribuyen y desfiguran la vida íntima de estos jóvenes que comienzan a vivir y nos permiten gozar nuestra propia vida al perrear sus hits.

TODOS SOMOS RESPONSABLES

Lamento esta pérdida y todas las podrían venir si no atinamos hoy. Necesitamos pensar cómo desactivaremos este ciclo sádico, canibalesco, morboso y destructivo del consumo de nuestros propios protagonismos. La responsabilidad de este consumo y asfixia vital no es responsabilidad de la ex, la actual y “la otra” (ojo con los estereotipos de género que estas palabras reproducen). Sino que es responsabilidad de un país completo que exhibe su intimidad en shows televisivos, docu-realitys y programas de pornomiseria mal llamados “policiales”, donde la humillación, la culpa y el estigma social se conjugan y multiplican en opiniones, tuiteos burlescos, así como en medios tradicionales que no logran dimensionar el impacto de sus contenidos. Es responsabilidad de un país donde la educación, la salud y la cultura aún son bienes privados, donde el machismo sigue siendo el flow de moda.

Consideremos no pasar por alto estos puntos y vivir una vida que deseemos construir por nosotros mismes. Necesitamos comprender que la hiper-exposición de una persona a costa del anonimato propio es un gesto de miseria y cobardía; al mismo tiempo, que es el contexto idóneo de la producción de deepfakes. La superposición del rostro de Rosalía sobre un cuerpo desnudo de mujer –ocurrido esta semana– es un deepfake. Es una foto trucada que muestra el cuerpo de una persona que nunca existió.

En esta maraña que es internet, tomar por verdadero lo falso –en pleno auge del Chatgpt y las “páginas” del instagram y el TikTok– hacen que hoy en día sea casi imposible distinguir qué es un invento, qué es una opinión y qué realmente pasó. Y, si esto es así, ¿Cuáles serían las consecuencias para Chile y para los actuales protagonistas de nuestra cultura urbana? La respuesta con énfasis nos la da el Big Cut, el rey, Galee Galee:

Y me hizo fuerte to' lo malo

Tuve que defenderme

Dios les tiene un regalo

A los que mal quieren verme

(Y me hizo fuerte to' lo malo)

La Glock pa' defenderme

La tengo aquí por si acaso

Llega el día de mi muerte

Galee Galee, Todo lo malo me hizo más fuerte

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Name: Mirabel Viola Elizabeth Malfoy, Duchess of Wiltshire (née Madrigal)

born: July 27, 1885

died: December 24, 1995

father: Juliano Madrigal

mother: Augustine Black

husband: Brutus Malfoy II

son: Flavius IV, Septimus X

daughters: Euphemia, Muriel, Ellabeth

daughter-in-law: Moira Macmillan

sons-in-law: Fleamont Potter, Octavius Brown III, Martin O’Flaherty