#Norman shield

[illustratus]

[oldschoolfrp]

From haircut to wrapped leggings, an accurate Norman knight circa 1066 (Jim Holloway, Dragon magazine 40, August 1980) -- OK the bearded axe is more "Viking," but maybe it's a battlefield trophy, or maybe it belonged to his grandfather.

[rudeboimonster]

so the pokemon tcg seems to keep giving cards to characters who had no character specific cards from old generations like every other expansion! so I'm gonna catalogue them because what the hell this is cool!

Paldea Evolved (EN) / Triple Beat (JP) - Falkner, Flying gym leader of Violet City, Johto - art by Ryuta Fuse (normal & full art)

151 (EN) / 151 (JP) - Daisy Oak, Blue's older sister, missing since FRLG - art by Tomomi Kaneko (normal) / Fumie Kittaka (full art)

TBA (EN) / Raging Surf (JP) - Shauntal, Ghost type Unovan Elite Four member - art by yuu (normal) / En Morikura (full art)

Paradox Rift (EN) / Ancient Roar (JP) - Norman, Normal gym leader of Petalburg City, Hoenn and Your Dad in RSE/ORAS - art by Hideki Ishikawa (normal & full art)

Paradox Rift (EN) / Future Flash (JP) - Roark, Rock gym leader of Oreburgh City, Sinnoh - art by Ryuta Fuse (normal & full art)

[armoricaroyalty]

...the turning point came in 1994, when Uspanian tabloid Concordia broke the story of the Crown Prince's affair with Armorican-Uspanian actress and model Anita Garcia. The Armorican public loves a wronged woman, and news of the affair inspired a massive public outpouring of support for the Duchess of Arbor. By the end of 1994, her approval rating had climbed to 73%, the highest ever recorded for any member of the Armorican royal family....Her newfound popularity came not at the expense of her husband, whose status as heir protected him from the worst of the blacklash, but at that of his 23-year-old mistress. Anita was branded as a homewrecker in the popular press and accused of leveraging the affair to promote her own image... (from Mother of Pearl: Inside the Lives of Armorica's Royal Women, Kristina Greene, 2002.)

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[vertigoartgore]

2007's Civil War : The Initiative #1 cover by Marc Silvestri.

Also used as a variant cover for a What If ? Civil War issue.

[aqqleshiqqing-archive]

steven saving ruby in the R/S arc:

and then ruby saving steven from getting his mega stone snatched from zinnia in the ORAS arc: (read from right to left)

[kultofathena]

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✨Lord of Battles Large Dark Ages Viking Shield✨

In the hands of a skilled warrior, the flat, round shield is as much a weapon as the sword, axe or spear in the opposing hand – the two together form a joint offensive and defensive combat style. A skilled warrior not only uses a center-grip shield to deflect projectiles and absorb hits; with the rim pointed outward toward the foe and thrust closely to him, the shield can be used to deny entire avenues of attack from his weapon – he will be unable to strike with the shield in the way of main striking angles. In this way the shield can offensively deny an opponent the chance to strike instead of just passively absorbing hits.

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[pasparal]

Breaking Points: Krystal interviews author and political scientist Norm Finkelstein on Israel’s war in Gaza (November 25,  2023

Timestamps:     (0:00) Introduction, Norm’s Background     (9:54) Essential Facts on Israel/Palestine   (30:05) Norm Challenged on Hamas Atrocities   (39:00) Do Geneva Conventions Apply to Palestinians   (42:28) Norm Debunks Hillary Clinton   (56:39) Were Palestinians Failed By Their Leadership? (1:04:50) Can you “steelman” Israel’s view of the conflict? (1:16:00) Is focusing on Israel “antisemitic”? (1:19:45) What was the real reason Israel stormed Al-Shifa Hospital? (1:31:31) Norm Debunks Claims of Hamas and Human Shields (1:42:00) What Comes After a Ceasefire? (1:45:45) Norm Goes off on Ben Shapiro, Jordan Peterson

[rachelatwell]

I want to see something

[ask-webster]

Wow I didn't plan for any of these trauma poking. God I wish it didn't turn the way it does

[shadowwingtronix]

"Yesterday's" Comic> Ultimate Spider-Man Cartoon Preview

BW's "Yesterday's" Comic> Ultimate Spider-Man Cartoon Preview

And yet he’s scared of elevators. Share Your Universe Ultimate Spider-Man Preview This is not tied to the Ultimate universe but the Disney XD cartoon that only shares the name. I reviewed the pilot when it came out. Marvel Comics (July, 2013) ADAPTATION: Chris Eliopoulos, from a script by Paul Dini EDITOR: Jordan D. White I’d list the art team but they don’t list one, just a bunch of art…

[educationaldm]

With the prevalence of Viking movies and series in the last few years, I found it worth looking into the reality of Shield Walls. Here's a good video I found.

[lazyneonrabbitt]

Here you will find the full list of my works for Daryl Dixon and other characters portrayed by Norman Reedus. [Main masterlist]

Requests are OPEN

⬇️ Masterlist under the cut! ⬇️ [My Ao3]

★ indicates smut, 18+ content.

Series

Paintings & Picture frames [Pt.1] [Pt.2] [Pt.3] [Pt.4] [Pt.5] [Pt.6] [Pt.7]

No apocalypse AU. Daryl and reader are studying at the same college and are assigned orientation project parters. [ONGOING, HIATUS]

Wings [Pt.1] [Pt.2] [Pt.3] [Pt.4] [Pt.5] [Pt.6]

Judith plays matchmaker by stealing your jacket and making it match Daryl’s

Oneshots

Records of forgotten times

Digging through old music brings back sad memories, but also happy talks of the future.

Sinful ★

Father Daryl enjoys some private moments with the not-really nun.

Ruppel

You're chilling on the couch watching your favorite show. Daryl joins you because he wants to learn about your interests.

Shielded (Fantasy AU)

Everyone openly shows and uses their powers, except for Daryl. Until you get hurt.

Bad ideas ★

During a laundry round while home alone you find some ..'used' items of Daryl's to fuck yourself with and now have to work through the concequences.

Girlfriend [Pt.1] [Pt.2]

Daryl is in a sucky relationship but doesn't see it at first. Reader helps him see and later shows him how a good partnership works.

Hunters Ink

One tattoo leads to many more when you fall head over heels with the artist.

Creep (modern AU)

Finding an apartment in this new town was easy, but now you needed a job.

Daisy chains

Daryl gets separated after the prison attack. He comes across a home for him and his kid to hole up in. Your home.

Beef

Requested : "Could you do a Daryl x reader where at first he doesn’t like her, and she tries to get to know why hes so mean to her? Maybe he yells at her and then some comfort after?"

Rough times

Requested: Hi! Would you be willing to maybe do a one shot with Daryl x reader in a pre established relationship but the reader is pregnant with a child that doesn't belong to him and she isn't proud of? (non-con if you're comfortable with that) Some angst about the reader being worried he won't love her once he finds out 👀

The fun has just begun

Two men snatch you away for some fun. Before they even get anywhere you and Daryl have turned the tables and have some fun of your own. CW: Torture

Forest Guardian [pt.1] [pt.2]

You plan a week long vacation to a luxury cabin. Luxury is nowhere near what you find.

Not your usual undead Vamp!AU

Which undead do you choose? The ones outside, or the one in front of you?

Breakfast ★ Vamp!AU

Locked in a bathroom stall with a hungry vampire was not how you planned to spent your time hiding from a herd.

Drabbles

Period cramp relief

Photographer Daryl

Different kinds of sex w/ Daryl

You needed Daryl for something

"Hey buddy, what are you doing here?"

"Carol gave me some cookies to share!"

Rick and Daryl go out on a run

Old man Daryl

Showing Daryl how beautiful he is ★

Worshipping Daryl's worn body

Daryl read you like a book ★ Vamp!AU

🐺Were!Daryl 🦊Were!Reader

🐺Series🐺

Shared interests [Pt.1] [Pt.2] [Pt.3] [Pt.4] ★

Grimes!reader. Your father shares information about the man he considers his brother in support of your interests. Those interests take a different turn than he expected..

🐺Multichapters🐺

🐺Monsters among us [Pt.1] [Pt.2]

Your water breaks in the middle of nowhere but you find the prison in time for them to help you. There you meet the man of your nightmares. CW: childbirth

🐺����Feral for you [Pt.1] [Pt.2★]

Request. Daryl develops a crush on a soft and sweet lady, afraid to ask you out and ruin your sweetness, only to learn later on your have a feral side as well,

🐺Oneshots🐺

🐺 His girls (xOFCs)

Alexandria's new residents find a dog. And his very handsome owner.

🐺 Full moon meetings

You get stuck in the woods, surrounded by walkers and are saved by ..something.

🐺 Night shifts

During a night shift with Rick he sends you to investigate movement in the woods, knowing it would end with two of his group members coming home together.

🐺 Dog person ★

You’re Dog’s new favorite human and Daryl gets jealous. Lucky for him you’re also good with his dog-side.

🐺 Creature Feature ★

After overhearing your spilled dirty little secret of old world fantasies, Daryl suddenly feels like he does have a chance to get you into bed with him.

🐺 Unexpected

This can be read as a continuation of Dog Person. Reader is pregnant with Daryl’s pups and has to hide it from the community until they can leave for Daryl’s cabin. CW: childbirth

🐺 Roses for the ones left behind

Daryl gets taken and leaves a pregnant reader, not knowing her child and partner aren’t human. CW: childbirth

🐺 New comforts ★ alt. ending ★

No one needed to know that sex between the two of you was for human Daryl only. Alt.: Rick now knows.

🐺 Witch hunt

Thanks to an emotional slip-up you almost risk your home in Alexandria.

🐺 Arrows & Rags

You help a wounded creature who leads you back to its den, where you find the one person you thought you had lost in the walker attack.

🐺 Why didn't you tell me?

You follow Daryl into the woods on the one night he asked you to stay away.

🐺🦊 The softer the skin, the sharper the teeth

Request. WereDaryl and Glen find a she wolf (in human form) out and talk to her about coming to the prison. She and Daryl are mates

🐺 Shame

Your most private moments are shared with the intent to drive you away. And it amost worked.

🐺 Not a monster

Request. Beauty and the Beast inspired fic. Set during Alexandria times.

🐺 Domesticated

Request. Cuddling in bed, like mundane little moments in their relationship

🐺 Bath time

Daryl's distaste for showers rubbed off on his children.

🐺 Forbidden ★

Strickt parents and werewolves don't mix, so you run.

🐺🦊 Found

Daryl finds a young girl and takes her home. He adopts her and learns she's a wolf too.

🐺 Savior ★

You show a little too much interest in Negan's new prisoner so he uses you as a test subject. CW: Non-con, forced impreg

🐺 King of the cage

In the apocalypse, entertainment is hard to come by. Until you hear of underground groups fighting with anything nonhuman.. CW: Descriptive violence and murder.

🐺King and his Queen ★

[KING series pt.2] After Daryl's match he gets treated like royalty by his loving partner.

🐺 Instincts [Pt.1] [Pt.2]

Daryl finds a woman with her newborn pup, taking them into the group. Slowly their bond grows stronger.

🐺 Rules of Nature

Daryl gets hurt on a simple hunting trip and reader patches him up.

🐺 Get rid of it

You and Daryl never fought, until you did. Daryl relives old traumas while you stay at Hilltop.

🦊 The bridge home

Daryl has to introduce his exraordinary girlfriend by accident. (teeny bit of smut at the start)

🐺 Monster outside the walls

A warning about a monster outside of the Alexandrian walls takes a weird turn as new residents turn out to be trouble.

🐺 Demons are a girl's best friend ★

You hide from the rain in a church, not knowing a very interesting beast already claimed the place as his home.

🐺Drabbles🐺

🦊 Daryl was out on a hunt > Daryl liked being around her > Daryl has never been so proud

🐺 Daryl hated full moon these days.

🐺 You, Carol and Daryl go out on a run.

🐺 "Man, 's colder than a witch's tit."

🐺 You and Daryl had a great life.

🐺 Daryl came home early today.

🐺 Daryl saves you

🐺 You were all sitting around the bonfire

🐺 Daryl came home from a run. (xOFCs)

🐺 Cramps

The adventures of Daryl the werewolf and his witch girlfriend.

Inked Sigils. ★

Fate brought you together. Spells finally brought you family

Bored ★

You tagged along with your boyfriend who ‘just needed a minute’, but you were so bored..

Momma's boy ★

You find your boyfriend all alone and desperate in your apartment, so you help him out. Again.

Help wanted ★

Request "Fuck me if I’m wrong but scud just being pounced on by a desperate werewolf girl in heat would kinda be hot"

Warm & fuzzy

You just love him. It doesn’t matter what the others think

Much fun indeed ★

A summary of what being with the biker has thought you over time.

A biker's true loves ★

Request: can you do a story with funny sonny before his teeth got all messed up, younger and with female reader. super smutty. then maybe time jump and they are still together even after his looks have changed?

Coming soon??

Double Stuffed ★ Daryl/Scud/reader

It's your birthday so you get to have twice the fun!

[charliedawn]

The slasher + Eddie Gluskin(I love him to much) with a patient reader that is like Cattynoir from Monster High

Eddie Gluskin:

Eddie, with his obsession for beauty and creating the "perfect bride," would be absolutely captivated by you. Your elegance, charm, and kind nature would make you the embodiment of everything he dreams of in a partner. He would likely become intensely protective and possessive, seeing you as a delicate star that needs to be shielded from the harsh world.

However, your patience and ability to remain grounded despite your fame would help to temper his more extreme tendencies. You might even bring out a softer side of Eddie, where he begins to admire you for your inner beauty rather than just the external qualities. He would love your graceful movements and your ability to light up a room just with your presence, but his intensity might still show at times when he feels insecure.

Eddie *glares at a man who is getting too close to you for his taste**proceeds to make his way across the room and put a hand on your waist and that hand is gonna stay there until you both get home**you’re his star.*

Michael Myers:

Michael is quiet and reserved, so your bright and outgoing nature would be an interesting contrast. He'd likely observe you from the shadows, silently mesmerized by the way you seem to brighten others’ lives so effortlessly. You might catch him watching you from afar, and while he might not show his emotions, your kindness would definitely make him feel better. You’d be the calm to his storm, with your patience and ability to understand without needing words.

While Michael wouldn’t be the type to chase after fame or glamour, he would likely become protective of you, acting as a silent guardian. Your presence could be one of the few things that keeps him grounded, as you represent everything that’s pure and good, something that deeply contrasts with his dark world.

Jason Voorhees:

Jason would be drawn to your nurturing and caring nature. Much like how his love for his mother drives him, your compassion and humility would make him feel understood and cared for in a way that few have ever made him feel. You’d be able to sense Jason’s emotions even when he doesn’t speak, and your patience would allow you to bond with him on a deeper level.

Your celebrity status wouldn’t mean much to Jason, but your kindness would be everything. He would likely follow you closely, almost like a giant, protective shadow. Your ability to remain humble despite your fame would resonate with him, and you’d become a calming presence in his life, someone who can bring out the gentler side of Jason when no one else could. He would hold your hand and even help you out setting everything up for the concert. Unfortunately, Jason is not a fan of crowds and loud sounds. So he might…vanish after a while, but he would be waiting for you at the end—when all of your fans are gone.

He would also take pictures of you. Just so he may remember you.

Freddy Krueger:

Freddy would be fascinated by your fame and glamorous lifestyle but would probably poke fun at it initially, mocking the idea of "celebrity" and how superficial it all seems. He'd try to tease you about it, twisting your nightmares into tabloid-like horrors just to see how you'd react. However, as you continue to show kindness and patience, even toward him, Freddy might find himself unexpectedly intrigued.

HE WOULD STEAL YOUR SPOTLIGHT.

Freddy loves chaos and bringing out the worst in people, and he wouldn’t miss a beat to appear at random times just to annoy you or distract you during interviews and such. But your kind heart would challenge him. You might even disarm him with your charm, making Freddy drop the antagonism for moments where he actually enjoys your company—though he'd never admit it out loud.

Norman Bates:

Norman would be enchanted by you. Your glamorous lifestyle might initially make him nervous, but your down-to-earth attitude and kindness would quickly put him at ease. He would probably see you as a sort of idol, someone who is graceful and beautiful, yet incredibly caring and patient. His mother would, of course, complicate things, as she would likely see you as a threat. However, your patience and understanding would allow you to handle Norman with care, helping him feel comfortable despite his inner struggles.

Over time, Norman might begin to rely on you emotionally, finding solace in your presence. You’d have to be mindful of his more possessive tendencies, though, as Norman’s adoration could shift into something darker if he feels like he’s losing you.

Norman *sees a lot of people getting into his hotel to see you and feel the urge to cut off heads…* : "Y/N is currently unavailable. If you want to see them ? I would advise you to buy tickets for their concert."

Pennywise:

Pennywise would initially be drawn to your energy—your brightness and charisma would be something he wants to consume. However, as he spends more time around you, he might become more intrigued by your ability to charm people and remain grounded despite your fame. He’d love playing with your nightmares, twisting your stage performances or concerts into terrifying spectacles just to see if you’d crack.

Your patience and inner strength would fascinate him, though. He’s used to exploiting fear, but your calm demeanor and ability to face challenges head-on would leave him intrigued. You’d have to be careful, as Pennywise is always looking for an opportunity to manipulate, but your sweet nature might keep him more curious than threatening.

Also, he’s your manager now.

You do not have a choice.

Bo Sinclair:

Bo, being the more manipulative and aggressive Sinclair brother, would likely see you as a challenge at first. Your superstar status would immediately put you on his radar, and he might try to use your fame against you in some way. However, your ability to remain humble and kind would throw him off, making him wonder why you aren’t more stuck-up or self-absorbed like he expects.

Bo might start out by teasing you, trying to rile you up, but as you continue to show him patience and kindness, he’d begin to soften. He might even start to respect you. Your grounded nature would make him question his own insecurities, and you’d likely end up becoming someone he looks to for comfort, even if he’d never directly ask for it.

Bo *punches a paparazzi who had grabbed your arm as you were walking with him and breaks his camera* : "…How about y’all mind yer damn fuckin’ business, yeah ?"

He would become your personal bodyguard.

Vincent Sinclair:

Vincent would be fascinated by your beauty and grace, but it would be your kindness and humility that would truly draw him in. As an artist, he would probably want to capture your likeness in his work, mesmerized by the way you carry yourself. Your patience would resonate with him, as you would be one of the few people who takes the time to understand him and his art.

Vincent would likely become very protective of you, seeing you as a muse of sorts, someone who represents everything good in the world he’s lost touch with. Your grounded nature would help him feel more secure in himself, and he might even begin to open up to you in ways he hasn’t with anyone else.

He would also help you with your songs, making sure that you are ready and prepared. (He could never get enough of your voice.)

Brahms Heelshire:

He would be so happy and honoured to even be breathing the same air as you. He would be your fan number 1, assisting to all of your concerts. He would also admire how pretty and talented you are. He would be mesmerised and so proud to be your friend.

He would buy all of your merch to share with the other slashers and make them come to your concert to support you. He would even feel a pang of jealousy at seeing how popular you are and want you to do a concert just for him—a private show just for him…So he might just look at you with stars in his eyes, seeing that perfect doll come to life in front of him.

He would also be pretty overprotective of you, making sure no one gets too close to you. Always sitting on front row to keep anyone from jumping up stage to get to you. (And also because OF COURSE he wants the best seat. What do you mean it’s not possible ? He is going to make it possible. He could kill for that seat…Literally.)

[pmamtraveller]

JOHN COLLIER - LADY GODIVA, 1898

The artwork portrays the iconic character of Lady Godiva, the 11th-century aristocrat renowned for her rebellion against her husband's harsh tax burdens on the people of Coventry. As per legend, she galloped unclothed through the streets of Coventry, shielded only by her flowing hair, to obtain a reduction of the severe taxes. Her bravery and empathy have established her as a lasting emblem of civic integrity and social equity.

In the artwork, Godiva is depicted in profile; looking to the left. The horse is white adorned with red decorations, featuring an embroidered red fabric that covers its body, leaving only its head, neck, and front leg exposed. In the background and to the right of Lady Godiva, Norman architecture is visible. In this piece, Collier portrays her as a young, timid, delicate woman perched on her horse (the only known Godiva painting to show her sitting this way).

During the period when the painting was made, Collier was experiencing notable personal and career transitions. His first wife, Marian Huxley, passed away in 1887, prompting him to wed her sister Ethel in 1889, a marriage that faced legal complications because the Deceased Wife's Sister's Marriage Act wasn't enacted until 1907. In his career, he was making a name for himself as a notable portrait artist and was earning acclaim for his historical and mythological subjects, such as this artwork.

Though the artwork was praised for its aesthetic appeal and vibrant hues, the depiction of nudity ignited debate during the conservative Victorian period. As time progressed, it evolved into an important element of Coventry's cultural legacy, embodying both the tale of Lady Godiva and the ethical intricacies of its era. Today, it is recognized as one of Collier's most important works, housed in the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.

[paganimagevault]

The 'Valkyrie' from Hårby 800 CE. Note the swastika on the shield.

"Contemporary foreign sources testify abundantly that the Byzantine Greeks, even prior to 852, knew the Russes to be Scandinavians. Luidprand of Cremona, who was in Constantinople in 949, writes of the Byzantine capital that it is situated among dangerous neighbors, for at its north it is menaced by Magyars, Pechenegs, Khazars and Rusii, "Whom we call Nordmanni [Normans]." The identification of Rusii with Normans is repeated in his subsequent account of Igor's foray of 942."

-The Russian Primary Chronicle, Laurentian Text, translated and edited by Samuel Hazzard Cross & Olgerd P. Sherbowitz-Wetzor

...

Al-Masudi identified the Rus with the same northern people raiding al-Andalus in the Iberian Peninsula: "Sometime before the year 300/912–913, ships carrying thousands of men reached al-Andalus by sea and raided the Atlantic coasts. The people of al-Andalus claimed that these enemies were one of the nations of the majūs [word for Vikings in al-Andalus], who came to attack them by sea every two hundred years and that they reach their country by means of a channel which communicates with the Ocean. This is not to be confused with the channel upon which is the bronze lighthouse. Personally, I think – but God best knows the truth – that this channel communicates with the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea and that the attackers were those Rūs we have already mentioned, since they are the only people who sail those seas that communicate with the Ocean."

- quote from Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness