#Maldonian

[xavmaldonian]

Leif n' Xav Push n' Shove YCH

YCH Push n' Shove Commission done for @DakotaSkunk featuring his Angoramon, Leif Seems Leif wanted to check out and explore Xav's Old Den, possibly to get idea on how to go about his own den. Even brought lunch with him to share...well...several lunches....about 12 plus lunches. One thing lead to another and, well Good thing Angoramons are so fluffy!

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[antiquepearlss]

Tiana The Series really needs to hire me as a writer because I’ve already got plans on how we’re going to subtly incorporate tts into it.

[danareadsbooks]

Naveen and Tiana in what I assume is Maldonian clothing???? (Thought I’d share)

Thank you for sharing!!! I have this cookbook too! There is a lot of cute art in it!

I think it might be Maldonian clothes too - Naveen's outfit looks like the one he wears as he arrives in NOLA. So fun to see it again! And of course Tiana looks beautiful, as always!

[mamaodeeznuts]

Where In The World Is Maldonia?

The queen wears a sari, implying that the maldonian royal family is from a culture closely related to india (the sari/saree is traditionally worn in nepal, sri lanka, bangladesh, pakistan, and india)

the name naveen is indian in origin, implying that naveen himself is indian

lawrence, naveen’s valet, is obviously British while naveen is not, implying at least some level of colonialism between england and maldonia or its neighbors (is maldonia a part of the commonwealth? is it near a part of the british empire? is Royal Family of Maldonia a ceremonial title and the king of england is really in charge of everything? is Lawrence there as a plot to destabilize the maldonian monarchy from the inside so that the british can swoop in and colonize it?)

The native language of maldonia is based on Italian, implying some proximity to Italy or at the very least to the boundaries of the ancient Roman Empire (as Italian, like the other romance languages, is derived from ancient latin).

Naveen also is fluent in both English and French, meaning that he had to have exposure to those languages during his time in maldonia (either through tutors or through coming across other English/French speakers in maldonia)

based on what we know about maldonia, it is simultaneously located somewhere near india (the queen’s saree, naveen’s name), close enough to england to have some level of contact between the countries (Lawrence’s accent and vastly different appearance from naveen and the royal family,) close enough to the location of the ancient roman empire to have a language derived from latin, close enough to English and French speaking countries/areas that naveen would have a reason to be fluent in those languages (why would he spend time learning a language that he would have little to no opportunity to use?) which means… a whole lot of nothing, exactly. We cannot definitively say where maldonia would most reasonably be located considering all known information about the country. it is most likely somewhere on the eurasian continent and that is the best i can do. disney please give me more Maldonia Lore to work with

[annachum]

What kinds of Queens/rulers do I think the Disney Princesses may become

. Snow White : Definitely one of those rulers thar have immense popularity with the public, and also committed into campaigning against fantasy racism, and also becomes a patron for churches and orphanages

. Cinderella : Becomes immensely popular with the public, and becomes skilled in diplomacy and patronage of churches, orphanages and art related establishments

. Aurora : Similarly with Snow White and Cinderella's case, and also boosting diplomacy ties between faerie and mortal Realms around her

. Ariel : Defo boosting diplomatic tirs between Atlantica and her and Prince Eric's Island Duchy....and also becomes a patronage for music and arts

🤩🤩🤩🥺🥺🥺

. Belle : Definitely commits to improving rural areas and encourage literacy and education in women and rural areas. She also defo committed to diplomacy and patronage of libraries and arts

. Jasmine : Similar case wirh Hurrem Sultan, Lucrezia Borgia and Cleopatra VII. Jasmine defo also goes for the ' I can sword fight, but I don't have to ' similarly with Padme Amidala. She also defo do patronage of culture and the arts, and orphanages and Mosques, and she defo be often using her strategy and scheming skills and her charisma to her advantage

. Mulan : She technically becomes a Princess after marrying with Shang. However, as she becomes a Princess after marrying into the Northern Wei Imperial Household, she basically handles with diplomacy and at times military related matters, and works to boost women's literacy and such and Imperial defense related matters

. Pocahontas : She technically intermarried to English nobility sometime after she and John Smith first meet in person. However, she basically does boost the activism for the indigenous peoples, helps with British - American diplomacy related matters, and does patronage of nature reserves

. Kida : Defo becomes committed to rebuilding and preserving Atlantis and Mayan culture, becomes a patronage for museums and orphanages and temples, and at times leads fleets to battle

. Maid Marian : As she and Robin Hood eventually becomes a Baron and Baroness of Sherwood, Maid Marian becomes a patron for orphanages, the arts and churches, and committed to diplomacy and defending her Barony state

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. Elsa : Defo be a more diplomatic and strategy geared ruler. Also an ' I can swore fight, yet I don't gave to ' cases. Committed to patronage of the arts and cultures, ans churches ans orphanages. And boosting literacy of women and children

. Anna : Similar xase with Elsa ans also focuses on boosting harvest related matters in Arendelle. She and Kristoff often be strategizing together and planning events together

. Malina : She also is one of those ' I can sword fight, but I dont have to. ' cases. As she becomes an Empress of Incan Empire, she is committed into boosted diplomacy and trade within the Incan Empire ans beyond. Oh, and often be scheming and strategizing together with Kuzco

. Merida : Becomes a more battle geared queen similarly with the case of Queen Hippolyta and Queen Gorgo of Sparta. Aside from leasing fleets to battle at times, she is also committed to diplomacy and cultural patronages. So basically a mix of her parents' ruling styles

. Rapunzel : Becomes a more trade and cultural geared ruler. Also an ' I can sword fight, yet I don't have to ' case. Committed to patronage of arts and orphanages and churches. Also enjoys handling diplomatic related matters

. Tiana : Even though Naveen abdicated from his Pfincely title, he and Tiana are still considered members of the Maldonian Royal Household. Aside from running her restaurant enterprises, she becomes committed to diplomacy, cultural patronage and basically becomes an advocate for anti segregation.

. Moana : Also one of those ' I can sword fight, yet I don't have to ' cases. As becoming a tribal chieftess, she is committed to the trade and agricultural related matters, and passionate about diplomacy and seafaring. Oh and she defo be onto patronage of arts and cultures

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[caswensworld]

Will Smith was the fresh prince now Jaden Smith is the frog prince! Tyler is the hard-working, music-loving son of Tiana and Naveen. Great cook and aspiring musician, Despite his privilege, Tyler spends most of his time out of the castle and working hard for his living.

Tyler is a tall, lean young man with a warm, friendly face. He has dark brown skin and a mop of medium-length, twisted brown hair (or with the way Descendants is going, they might give him green lol.) While he could easily wear the opulent attire of a prince, he prefers comfortable clothes. His usual attire consists of a white t-shirt, beige pants, a green vest, and brown work boots. He also owns a dark green coat and matching hat that he wears on colder days.

Tyler is driven to achieve his goals and puts in tireless effort to make his dreams a reality. He is not afraid of hard work and is willing to sacrifice comfort and leisure time to pursue his passion. Music is Tyler's lifeblood. He is particularly drawn to jazz, recognizing its roots in New Orleans and finding it deeply beautiful. He lights up whenever he speaks about his music, becoming animated and enthusiastic. Tyler has a vivid imagination and a knack for coming up with new ideas. He applies this creativity to his music and enjoys experimenting with different sounds and styles. Tyler deeply admires his parents, Tiana and Naveen, and cherishes their success. He enjoys spending time with them and is proud of their legacy. He also shares a close bond with his Uncle Louis, with whom he often performs at Tiana's Place. Tyler has a good sense of humor and enjoys making people laugh. He finds joy in simple things, like dancing with his family or sharing a meal with friends. While Tyler has a bright, fun side, he can also be overly focused on his work to the point of neglecting his own well-being. He struggles with finding a balance between his dedication to his music and his personal life, sometimes feeling guilty about not spending enough time with his family and friends.

**Background**

Tyler is the only child of Tiana and Naveen, the King and Queen of Maldonia. He inherited his parents' magical ability to communicate with animals, a gift that he often uses to his advantage. Despite his royal lineage, Tyler prefers to be known for his own achievements rather than his title. He sees no value in the lavish lifestyle of a typical prince, instead finding fulfillment in the hard work and dedication required to be a successful musician. He resents the superficiality of the royal court and finds solace in the down-to-earth atmosphere of his mother's restaurant. Tyler's ambition and determination are fueled by his desire to prove himself worthy of his parents' legacy and to make his own mark on the world through his music.

**Other Relevant Information:**

* Tyler's favorite musical instrument is the psychedelic Fender Strat, which he plays with passion and skill.

* He has a strong sense of justice and fairness, and often uses his influence to help those in need.

* While he is generally respectful of tradition and his royal duties, Tyler is not afraid to challenge the status quo if he believes it is unjust or unfair.

* He is a skilled cook, having learned the art from his mother in the kitchen of Tiana's Place.

* Tyler is a beloved member of the Maldonian community, known for his kindness, generosity, and talent.

[sweet-potatah-pie]

Hi I’ve been meaning to ask you this for a while and finally got the nerve to write it down.

I love how you’re exploring Maldonia in your latest writing. I can recognize the South Asian influence in the architectural, food, and fashion details, which I love! I guess I was wondering on what lore or cultural guidelines have you created for Maldonia.

I know you’re big on historical research, so would love to know you’re process on basically creating a cultural landscape. (Which is not easy so I’m in awe of your writing and dedication).

🤍

Aww thank you! 💖💖💖 Maldonia has been challenging for me. I think that’s why I avoided writing it for so long 😅

I liked that Disney posted that article saying that Maldonia would be inspired by many places. So I’ve been toying with that. You’re spot on that many elements come from researching South Asian architecture, food, and clothing. But I’m also pulling from Brazilian culture for names, food and music (in my upcoming chapter!), Italian and Portuguese languages to base Maldonian words on, and even cultures where Black and South Asian diasporas have long mixed like Habesha cultures, Suriname, and Guyana.

Remembering the movie and how Naveen’s original valet Lawrence was British, I liked the idea of making Tiana’s lady’s maid an English speaking immigrant as well. I felt like there could be comfort in fully understanding the person working most closely with you, so I did that for Tiana’s comfort. I tapped into the long history of colonization/immigration that led to there being sizeable Chinese and Jamaican populations in England to create my mixed race OC Ines from.

Every time I open my work in progress doc, I research somewhere or something different, too. I’m definitely still writing. I wanna know how The People’s Princess ends as much as anybody else 🤣 and hopefully little by little I’ll get there.

Thank you for sticking with me! It hasn’t been an easy year for me, so readers staying by me means a lot 🙏🏾

[revegrande]

˗ˏˋ *˖ ♕ — miscellaneous / i.

an overview about my rendition of princess tiana , i will expand further on these concepts in the future but this is just to serve as a general overview on how i write tiana :)

♕ — by default , tiana is twenty-nine. she has been a restaurantier and ceo for a decade at this point and knows her way around a kitchen or two very well. she has three locations of tiana's palace ( new orleans , washington, d.c. , and los angeles ): and is world renowned for her southern-creole cuisine. while politically she is a princess of maldonia naveen and his parents never enforced many of the moreso royal rules onto her and the pair take a back seat but do show up for political balls and also run a charity!

♕ — tiana has learned near fluent maldonian ( in modern terms: she can speak french and portuguese and by extension can understand spanish to a degree ): her accent is a tell-tell giveaway as naveen's parents have fondly commented that she speaks their native tongue with a creole flair.

♕ — while patf did not touch much on the racial undertones of the 1920s... i will be doing so , a lot. while i like to imagine for black folks of the time period that tiana's family was 'well to do' in comparison... they where still black and even with more disposable income than most , still could not afford much of the luxuries that whites where.

♕ — tiana's friendship with charlotte is so important to me. the love and care they have for one another is so lovely. paired with the above i like to imagine without question that charlotte and eli ( her father ): would've happily gave tiana the money for the down payment but tiana being tiana wanted to work for it. it was why she'd accept money for making beignets for the masquerade party instead of accepting it with nothing to offer in return.

♕ — tiana kept the ability to talk with animals and yes, she does keep in contact with ray's family and louis ( he still plays 1st chair trumpet in her original restaurant location, everyone thinks it is a costume ).

♕ — inspired by this piece of fanart, after transforming back into a human tiana kept some wart-like marks across her back and legs -- while not as big as in the art they are there and when asked, she simply refers to them as birthmarks.

♕ — after being in the restaurant industry for so long tiana has all but killed the pain receptors in her hands, meaning that she can take hot ass pans put the oven with no gloves or touch a grate accidentally without flinching immediately. while she does rub special creams on her hands and regularly keeps her nails manicured, she has no personal grievances with the calloused skin -- to her, it is further proof that all her hard work paid off.

♕ — while tiana is a heterosexual women, during her adolescence her and lottie got curious at a few sleepovers and fooled around a bit but it never amounted to much of anything, the two do not speak on it but have acknowledged it. they are very sister like but still may share a friendly kiss or two on the lips. while the twenties did not have the term i like to think tiana would be demiromantic.

♕ — hoodoo and voodoo while different, in patf are treated as one and the same. tiana is a christian women that has learned some hoodoo from mama odie, when she is able to make the visit to see her. this was done moreso out of politeness than tiana's own desire. while, she doesn't speak of them openly ( besides with lottie and naveen ): she does not think the ways of magic and other holistic practices take away from her religious beliefs but such topics are taboo outside of her closely guarded circle.

♕ — after becoming princess of maldonia, tiana did more than just open her dream restaurant, with her husband's assistance she bought up her childhood neighborhood and had every single house rebuilt from the ground up. she also became a major advocate against the beginning practices of red lining and gave jobs to those that desired, while also paying them fairly. if you worked for tiana, you ate almost better than the clientele.

[a13thprincefora13thprincess]

Hans ran his fingers through the fabric of the tailcoat.

It's maldonian silk, your Highness. I chose the shade personally - it fits your eyes.

A wonderful piece, Ms Ekberg - the Queen of the Southern Isles said, admiring her youngest son in his gala suit - You never dissapoint us.

Oh thank you, your Majesty.

Fit for a Queen - the Queen said in a lower voice, giving her son a look of complicity.

[theworldofmycreations]

Guys… I’ve been on a Princess and the Frog kick lately (not just because of all of the news surrounding the new ride that’s opening in two weeks), thus, this has inspired me to create my newest Disney kid.

Meet Princess Evangeline “Eva” Rae of Maldonia, the daughter of Tiana and Naveen and heir to the Maldonian royal throne.

For now though, Tiana and Naveen thought it would be best for Eva to grow up in New Orleans away from the pressures of royal duties and if she wants to take up the throne someday, they’ll support her, and if she wants to take over the restaurant one day, they’ll support that decision as well.

As for Eva, she’s a straight A student in school, loves to spend time with her mother doing all kinds of cooking projects whether in the house or at the restaurant, plays both the trumpet like Louis and the ukulele like Naveen, spends time with her best friends, Teddy and Maeve (Lottie’s twin son and daughter), and loves to visit the Bayou every now and again.

(also, I don’t know if you noticed, but the necklace she’s wearing is a nod to Ray the Firefly and Evangeline. Tiana had it custom made for Eva shortly after she was born).

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[xavmaldonian]

Big Catch Dramon

So I am very excited about this game called The Big Catch! It's still in the works at the moment but it looks like a fun time all around! Check out @FiletGroup for more details!

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[travmsoldat]

❝ a less trusting person might think this all sounds very suspicious. ❞

Baldur's Gate Sentence Starters.

"That they would... and they would turn the other way and march along home, back to a life empty of adventure and full of... what is that folks do? Chores? Chores. And... knitting."

But not Phillip and Naveen, no! Not two knucklehead princes who seemed the poster children of that one phrase: here for a good time, not a long one.

So of course he trusts the dark, winding path towards the abandoned mansion everyone says an evil fairy lays haunt to... Or was it a mummy? A 500-year-old fortune teller?

Whatever it was, it was too thrilling to not investigate. Phillip takes a step forward, calling over his shoulder to the Maldonian in a sing-songy sort of way that did not at all match with the surrounding gloom. "Don't tell me you're starting to get afraid of some fairies."

[danareadsbooks]

If the Tiana Series was in your hands, what storylines would you make? Go crazy

Disney is holding this series captive and I need any theories or crumbs.

Such a good question!!!!

Some things I'd love to see in the Tiana show:

Obviously, staying human the whole time. For both Tiana and Naveen. If they don't, I'm not watching lol.

2D animation please!!

Lots of songs!! Please let them be jazzy!

Please bring back the original voice cast! We already know Anika will be Tiana, but there has been no news on Bruno reprising Naveen. Apparently Bruno Campos is a lawyer now so I'm sure he's busy, but nobody else can do Naveen's voice so pleeeease come back to that role Bruno!!!

Fluff fluff fluff PLEASE TIANAVEEN FLUFF

So plot wise, from the bits that we've seen it sounds like it will be about Tiana learning to be a princess and juggling her duties at her restaurant. Which sounds really good! If I was going to write the series, that's the perfect place to start.

I'm hoping that we see Maldonia so we can learn more about the culture there, as well as spend some time with Naveen's family. I'd love to see Tiana grow and learn to be a princess, and Naveen step up in his roll as prince. Maybe they can learn some things together? But I also feel that Tiana will probably be out of her element, at least at the beginning, and that would be really fun to see! (Also a date night, please?? And maybe some fancy ball so we can see them dressed to the nines, preferably in Maldonian attire too!!)

I don't know if there will be any type of magic in the series, but it could be interesting to see, and it could be an interesting area of conflict, depending on what it is and how it works.

However, I feel like one of the main threads of conflict will be related to whether Tiana and Naveen stay in New Orleans, or move to Maldonia. Or how they will manage their time between two countries that are half a world apart. While I wrote about Naveen abdicating in my fics, I think that would be a bad move for the series - Tiana needs to stay an official princess!! So maybe a central theme will be what makes a place Home.

I'd love it if Tiana opened a branch of Tiana's Palace in Maldonia!

Do you have any ideas, anon? Or anyone really? Please share!

[sweet-potatah-pie]

Some new information about Prince Naveen has been revealed by the Disney Imagineering team: “Her relationship with her husband, who is from another country of likely of mixed race. You know, it’s a time of indigenous people and colonization. I think that team, from what little we heard, is going to explore that route. But I will say this about Naveen. We knew early on, and even if Naveen plays a small role or big role in this story, he has a role—they’re a married couple, they care about each other." Thoughts? 

I just read the article! I usually don't read updates about the parks, so thank you for mentioning this. They did hide some ✨show details✨ in there!

I definitely think Naveen could be mixed race! But from the way this sentence is worded, it's unclear if the theme park Creative Director quoted for this article means Naveen is mixed race or if he means Maldonia is mixed race. Both could be true!

In the short story "Something Old, Something New" in the Forever After children's book, Maldonian royal attendants of different races do help Tiana prepare for her second wedding to Naveen. Tapping in @danareadsbooks' scans for reference here. 💖

I'm just excited to have crumbs about the show finally!! It seems like at least it will be diverse 🤞🏾and have elements of a loving, committed relationship between POC royalty. Although the "what little we heard" part of the quote makes me feel like the parks Creative Director bought himself an out in case everything changes on the show side of things. LOL!

Now your turn. What are your thoughts? I wanna know!🤓

[slusheeduck]

The Maldonian Language!*

*at least according to Slush.

So when I was a babby in high school and writing PatF fanfic, I had set rules for the Maldonian I used because that’s how I roll. Not too long ago, @ibrithir-was-here asked for a few of the rules for her super cute fanfic “Las Penas Vienan y Van” and I went overboard. Anyway, I figured it’d be more fun to put it out in the open than to keep it in a Google doc (even though Tumblr DIDN’T WANT IT TO WORK) so here we are.

Obviously everything in this is based in my own headcanon, so there’s no right or wrong way to Maldonian, but if you need help Maldonianing, feel free to use these rules!

General Overview

Maldonian is a Romance Language.

Meaning it’s Latin-based and has a similar sentence structure and conjugation style as French, Spanish, etc.

Most of the language is made from smashing together Spanish, French, and Italian words, with a sprinkle of Portuguese and Romanian when the mood strikes

Since I don’t have a full language developed, the typical way I achieve this is with words is writing out a sentence in French, Spanish, and Italian and combining the words into something that sounds halfway decent. If I don’t like the way it sounds, I’ll go to Portuguese and Romanian. (And then they’re added to the dictionary.)

For example: “The boy ran to the dog.”

Fr. - “Le garçon court au chien.”

Sp. - “El niño corre al perro.”

It. - “Il ragazzo corre al cane.”

Mal. - “Di ragaño couro a canero.”

Grammar

I haven’t had to conjugate yet, but conjugations are a thing that happens. It would look something like this.

Verb: couret (to run)

E couro/a (I run)

Te couros/as (You run)

In couro (He runs)

Ini coura (She runs)

Ei couris (You (plural) run)

Nem couros (We run)

Em courin (They run)

Maldonian is also has gendered verbs. Ex. “Di ragaño couro” vs “Di fiña coura”.

[verb form]+o = masc, [verb form]+a = fem.

Does not apply to plural nouns, only singular.

Singular “the” is always “di,” regardless of noun. Plural “the” is always “dis”.

Di canero vs. dis caneros

Possessives follow the same rule; only a singular and plural.

Me canero/Mes caneros (My dog(s))

Ti canero/Tis caneros (Your dog(s))

Se canero/Ses caneros (His dog(s))

Sa canero/Sae caneros (Her dog(s))

Eir canero/Eis caneros (Your (plural) dog(s))

Ne canero/Nei caneros (Our dog(s))

Eme canero/Emes caneros (Their dog(s))

Grammar notes

Unlike most Romance languages, in Maldonian the adjectives always come before the noun.

Di Fraggi Pruto (The Frog Prince)

Di Soiréda Éstoila (The Evening Star)

Di Hermeau Jevon  (The Handsome Youth)

Affectionate titles have different endings depending on the gender and status/respect/affection

Fromo (brother)

Fromanno (big brother)

Fromanni (little brother)

Sorma (sister)

Sormanna (big sister)

Sormanni (little sister)

Buonama (sweetheart-lit. “Good love”)

Buonamadi (Pet name, often shortened to Amadi by younger Maldonians)

Names

Most Maldonian surnames are based in Romanian, which means that there are set endings for native names.

Common endings are -inu/-anu (descriptive), -escu (location), and -an (occupation)

For example, the Maldonian Royal Family’s surname (in my headcanon) is Adaruinu (based on the Romanian phrase a dărui, roughly meaning “an act of giving that is accompanied by a genuine desire to make the other person happy.”)

Given names are almost always Indian names for boys and Portuguese names for girls.

Maldonian names do have diminutives! The general rule is that it’s a shortened form of the name + im (for boys) or imi (for girls).

Note: pronounced ihm and eemee respectively.

Ex. Ravim, Navim, Luzimi, Irimi.

Can also be used on non-Maldonian names, if name structure permits

I.e. Timi (pron. Teemee) for Tiana, Rodim (pron. Roh-dihm) for Rodrigo.

Some names, like Esteban and Keith, unfortunately don’t work as well for diminutives. In that case, native nicknames (like Teban) are more widely used.

Vocabulary

As mentioned above, most Maldonian words are a mishmash of whatever sounds right when you smash words from different Romance languages together. It takes a lot of patience and a lot of Google translate, but it winds up working pretty well.

That said, there are loan words and words derived from English peppered through Maldonian

I.e. di jazz (jazz), di telifo (telephone), di tibi (television)

There are also some words I (and Disney) have already come up with for the Maldonian vocabulary. Here’s a selection of them:

Family

Madri/Madimi/Mamai - Mother/Mom/Mama

Padri/Padim/Papai - Father/Dad/Papa

Fromo - Brother

Sorma - Sister

Vovo - grandparent (either gender)

Teo - uncle

Tanti - aunt

Greetings

Buono dios - good morning/day

Buono soiréda - good evening

Buono nuitte - good night

Chilo - Hi/Hello

Abinaza - Bye/See you later

Exclamations

Faldi Faldonza - Oh my god!

Achedanza - Amazing!/Wow!

Chie Pelize - How annoying (rude)

D’escha - Okay

Misc.

Pruto - Prince

Prutia - Princess

Rei - king

Reyeni - Queen

Maldonescu - Maldonian/of Maldonia

Bianturnu - Maldonian capitol

Please - Porfavo

So this is obviously a super bare-bones language guide, but I figure it gives a little bit of structure for the odd sprinkling of Maldonian. A lot of it is trial and error, but if you’re a language nerd like me, I’m sure you’ll have fun playing around, too!

[ibrithir-was-here]

I know it's been forever since I've posted anything, but I was hanging out with @im-fairly-whitty last night IRL, and it resulted in this. So have some genderbent Ruia, with Irilan and Rodriga.