#With wild who is an honored guard but has connects

[brokenstar-s]

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The world is steel and rust, air so hard to breath in it clugs the lungs, gardens are for the rich and soil is only seen for farming districts-a world that's moved on from what it was.

But their are still God's and demons. Their are still fairies and magic abit forgotten. Followers from the shadows still pray, and rarely but seen are those born with the gift of the gods who left them. Who hear the whispers of voices, who are tasked with jobs from a power the world forgot.

Seeing a cycle that hadn't been seen in over a millenia start. See a politician rise who's name is Ganadof, who holds an impress business which is sketchy. Of secrets and lies, who the gods declare to be ended by their followers who live in the gutters.

How would the story go in a different time

Idea

Cyberpunk LU au

[hazardoomttrpg]

D&D 5E | Player Species: Gnoll

Ever since reading @dailyadventureprompts's post on gnolls, I've been thinking about playing as one. I've seen a few versions around on the internet, but I haven't seen a jump to the 2025 ruleset. This take on Gnolls was actually one of the jumping off points for my Folk of the Wilds project. And with their push into a more demonic direction in 2024 ('25) Monster Manual, it felt like the right time to put out a more humanoid version. Also included here is the Survivalist background; perfect for being someone who innately understands the wilderness.

Let me know what you think!

Art from Hex: Shards of Fate. Copyright Hex Entertainment 2016.

Gnoll Species Details

Gnolls are the quintessential survivors of the multiverse, living far from the farmlands and cities populated by humans, elves, dwarves, etc. While some gnolls, known as "The Hungry Ones," have succumbed to Yeenoghu's call and have taken on a more demonic nature, many continue to live in the wilderness in small nomadic clans following the migration paths of various herds.

While many outside of their communities may find their behaviors and culture as barbaric, Gnoll traditions are ultimately utilitarian: when survival is on the line, the definition of what is and what isn't useful has a much broader definition.

Some of these traditions are as follows:

Gnolls are laconic and candid when speaking. In times of survival, understanding the situation and transmitting that information as quickly as possible is the difference between life and death.

When a Gnoll dies, there is a great celebration to honor their passing. During this, the clan will consume most of the deceased's flesh: it is one final honor for the individual to provide for their pack.

Gnoll weapons and tools have hilts/handles made partially or wholly of the bones of the deceased. These will often be named after them whose bones were used in the weapon or tool, serving both as a reminder of the clan's history and as a method for the deceased to continue serving their community.

Gnolls' understanding of ownership is based on usefulness: if a tool would be best used by one member of the clan, it makes most sense for that member to be the holder of the tool.

While Gnolls not bound to the will of Yeenoghu aren't overly religious, they find some spiritual connection either to ancestral spirits or to gods of nature, hunting, and weather, such as Obad-hai on Greyhawk or The Wildmother on Exandria.

Gnoll Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid

Ability Score Increase (5E 2014): Strength by 2, Dexterity by 1.

Size: Medium (about 6-7 feet tall)

Speed: 30 feet

As a Gnoll, you have these special traits.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Carrion Feeder

You have the ability to stomach many foods which others cannot, such as rancid meat. You have advantage on Constitution saving throws triggered by eating and/or drinking. You also have resistance to Poison damage and advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.

Bite

Your fanged maw is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Pack Tactics

Once per turn, you have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.

Suggested Backgrounds

Farmer (5E 2024), but re-flavored as Hunter-Gatherer: This background is perfect for a Gnoll whose primary role was as a provider for the clan's next meal.

Guard (5E 2024): You might have been assigned as one of your clan's protectors, whether that was from the wild beasts your clan would routinely encounter OR from marauding bandits who looked at your clan as obstacles to supplies.

Guide (5E 2024): With Gnoll clans being nomadic, you might have been tasked with leading your pack through the wilderness, finding places of shelter for rest and short-term habitation.

Folk Hero (5E 2014): You might have undertaken a great trial to protect your clan, such as single-handedly fending off the attack of a great lion.

Outlander (5E 2014): In many ways, this background is similar to the 2024 Guide, but adding extra emphasis to your knowledge of how to survive in the wilds.

Survivalist (Homebrew): As the name suggest, your upbringing taught you all about using your wits, skills, and tenacity while surviving in the wilds.

A little bit extra: Survivalist Background

* 5E 2014 Version *

Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Leatherworker’s Tools and one other Artisan’s Tool of your choice.

Language Proficiencies: Druidic

Feature: Scavenger Crafting

As part of a short rest, you can use materials harvested from a slain beast, construct, dragon, monstrosity, or plant creature of size Small or larger to create one of the following items: a shield, a club, a dagger, a spear, handaxe, or 1d4 darts and/or pieces of ammunition. While doing so, you roll 1d20. On a roll of 15 or higher, the crafted item is well-made, and is considered to be a +1 non-magical item. To use this trait, you need to have a set of the appropriate artisan's tools. Add your proficiency to the roll if you are proficient with the tools.

Equipment: A stone dagger, a hunting trap, an assortment of animal parts (such as claws, furs and teeth), a set of traveler’s clothes, a belt pouch containing 10 gp

* 5E 2024 Version *

Ability Score Increase: Strength, Dexterity Wisdom

Suggested Feat: Scavenger Artisan

Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Leatherworker’s Tools

Language Proficiencies: Druidic

Equipment: A stone dagger, a hunting trap, an assortment of animal claws and teeth, a set of traveler’s clothes, a belt pouch containing 10 gp

[bokettochild]

So the thing about a lot of Prince! Legend reveal fics is that they miss out on all the juicy bits of the aftermath. Warriors thinking of Legend as like this secretly honorable, noble person who should be protected as he carries the precious blood of Hylia

And then Legend tells Warriors to piss off and wins a battle competition for best trick shot kill and Warriors has to reconcile both images of Legend in his head

Legend meanwhile sees Wars treating him differently and is paranoid about waking up with a knife in his back bc he's a stain on the Royal legacy due to being a boy/raised as a commoner/rude

And then Sky wants to connect to Legend as family and Legend wants to stay away from any reminders that he's royalty

And his Hyrule! Have the guards gotten over the mind control and respect him but he doesn't trust them still? The royal knights he grew up knowing and trusting until his first adventure? Do the villagers of each town acknowledge him? Do they know there's a prince but not that it's Link? Do they think of him as a rags to riches story or as a class traitor?

There's so much good shit I don't see explored a lot in the prince!legend headcanon that I would love to see and so I'm excited about you seemingly want to focus on this rather than just the shock value

I'm so glad you're excited! I actually haven't seen the poll results yet, but the reception in the comments/tags has been overall very positive and encouraging, so i think i'll probably be writing this thing LOL

There is a lot of change I want to explore with the fic, but while fluff is a must, I probably will touch on the heavier aspects of what Legend's being a prince would mean for him, Hyrule, and the systems in his world in general.

I sort of like the idea of his lineage being an open secret to those who knew him growing up because he's a dead-ringer for the late queen, and since he never knew that, he's never made an effort to hide it. While there might be some who think of him as a class-traitor, I don't think it would be that many of them, since he does work for a living, doesn't live like a prince by any stretch of the word, and never puts on airs or treats the people of Hyrule like they're below him. He's hard working, helps anyone who asks, and generally is a decent guy, so the people who are most affronted at his existence would probably be other nobles/religious folks.

Wariors and Wild will probably both be having a lot of conflict with trying to reconcile the ornery vet to a prince, especially when he is still very much a teenager, but I think, since Sky and Legend are pretty close already in cannon, they'd come out okay.

My take on Sky probably doesn't care much about the royal part of things, just that Legend is family, and considering most of Legend's family was killed by Ganon, I think he'd enjoy having that.

Anyways, the shock factor will probably play a role, at least at the start as everyone finds out, but yes, I want to go beyond just the initial realization we all like playing with and actually dig into the world-building and dynamics and how Legend's being a prince effects all of that!

[witchthewriter]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬

ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ | ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ ᴵᴵ

𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆

ENTJ

Slytherin

Lawful Good / Neutral Good

Capricorn Sun, Cancer Moon, Libra Rising

The Mentor: A wise and experienced character who guides and advises the hero, providing knowledge, skills, and guidance.

The Cunning Strategist: this character is known for their intelligence, sharp wit, and ability to manipulate situations to their advantage. They excel in political maneuvering and outsmarting their opponents.

The Fallen Hero: The Fallen Hero archetype represents a character who was once noble or heroic but has fallen from grace. They may have succumbed to their flaws, made tragic mistakes, or been corrupted by power. The Fallen Hero often grapples with guilt, redemption, or the desire to reclaim their former glory.

I will always see John as some type of leader. A leader of a wolf pack, or the King's Guard. Even a team of immortals. His task force would shift between each universe, but his station always stays the same. Price is the eldest and the leader of the men.

𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒚

INTJ

Ravenclaw

Neutral Good

Capricorn Sun, Scorpio Moon, Virgo Rising

The Guardian: A character who protects or defends a person, place, or idea, often serving as a source of strength and support. I can see him taking stray kids under his wing, and taking care of them.

The Knight: Is a character archetype in stories that embodies chivalry, honor, and a strong sense of duty. I think the strong sense of duty is most previlent here. I think he would even be the King's Champion.

The Rebel: A character who challenges authority, norms, or societal expectations, often seeking change or liberation. After seeing all the pain and suffering from the villagers/those less fortunate around him, he would snap. Wanting to help them.

Simon reminds me of both Geralt and Sandor Clegane. I think he would do well both within a group setting (with his teammates) or going out and doing something indepedently.

𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝑻𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒉

ESFP

Ravenclaw

Neutral Good / Chaotic Good

Aquarius Sun, Taurus Moon, Sagittarius Rising

The Trickster: A mischievous and cunning character who uses wit and deception to achieve their goals or disrupt the plans of others.

The Wise Fool: The Wise Fool archetype is a character who appears foolish or simple-minded on the surface but possesses unexpected wisdom or insight. They often use humor and unconventional behavior to challenge social norms, offer unique perspectives, or deliver profound truths.

The Loyal Companion: The Loyal Companion archetype is a faithful and devoted ally to the protagonist. They offer unwavering support, loyalty, and may serve as a moral compass or voice of reason.

I think Johnny is a bit of a difficult one, because he's both humorous - which can place him in the archetype of jokester & comedic relief. But maybe thast just makes him ... a wild card? Hence I think that' why people often give him the hybrid of werewolf.

𝑲𝒚𝒍𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌

ISFP

Gryffindor

Chaotic Good

Gemini Sun, Virgo Moon, Cancer Rising

The Romantic Interest: A character who forms a romantic connection or relationship with the protagonist, often adding depth and emotional tension to the story.

The Underdog: A character who faces significant challenges or disadvantages but ultimately triumphs against the odds.

The Sage: The Sage archetype represents wisdom, knowledge, and enlightenment. Sages are often revered for their insights and serve as a source of guidance or counsel for the protagonist.

God this man could fit into so many archetypes. He is just ... the perfect character. He can still have character development, however, he can still be put forward as a fully formed character. Romantic, loving, intelligent, mindful. He likes to sit back and learn about others. He's diligent in that way (hence the Underdog). I also think he's so wise. Especially for his age. And he feels the most magically inclined out of the rest of the men.

𝑲𝒐̈𝒏𝒊𝒈

ISTP

Hufflepuff

Chaotic Neutral

Aries Sun, Aquarius Moon, Leo Rising

The Outcast: A character who is marginalized or rejected by society, often possessing unique abilities, insights, or perspectives.

The Beast: A character or entity often found in stories that represents the primal, untamed, and instinctual aspects of human nature or the natural world.

The Antihero: is an archetype is a character who lacks traditional heroic qualities but still engages in heroic actions. They often possess flaws, ambiguity, or morally gray motivations.

I think there are many different ways of looking at Konig. Physically he's a powerhouse - tall asf, a tad arrogant (only because of his voicelines), somewhat dramatic. But some have written him as toxic, others like to baby girl him. I think he's a bit similar to Simon but there's more distrust about him.

What would really be great is the task force as the Knights of the Round table. I think I could see Simon or Johnny as Arthur and Kyle or Price as Merlin (obviously Kyle as a young version like the BBC Merlin).

I can also see them as pirates! I actually want to write a Pirate! Task Force. Obviously Price as the Captain, Quartermaster is Simon, Kyle as Bosun (or Boatswain) and Johnny as the Gunner (makes things go boom!)

If I had to give the men shapeshifting abilities (into one mythical animal) I would go: ▪️ John Price | 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏 or 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓 ▪️ Simon Riley | 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒎 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓 or 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 ▪️ Johnny MacTavish | 𝑾𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒍𝒇 or 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒙 ▪️ Kyle Garrick | 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏 or 𝑷𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒔 ▪️ Konig | 𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍��𝒔𝒌 or 𝑯𝒚𝒅𝒓𝒂

[evolutionsvoid]

Of the many things produced by the Church of Divine Wealth, one of the most well known is the wondrous miren. The sweet golden treasure of the eintykara, derived from corpses that have been processed by their busy hives. Obviously, miren can be found wherever the eintykara exist, as long as they can gather enough flesh and fluids. However, no one will deny that the Church produces the finest miren in all the lands. This is because their hives are vast and ancient, kept fruitful for countless years while other wild colonies would have stagnated or perished. They dedicate entire wings of some temples to these hives, or construct special catacombs to store colonies and carcasses.

What makes their miren even finer is the flesh they give to the eintykara. While wild colonies or home raised hives may accept any scraps they can get, the Church is very particular about what is used as offering. The flesh sacrificed to these insects must be holy, taken from a blessed member of the Church. The requirements are stringent and the slightest flaw may lead to rejection. However, this strictness combined with the divine purity of the Church's miren has only encouraged more members to seek burial within these hives. To be considered holy and righteous enough to have your body given to the eintykara is seen as an honor. And when the miren and corpse wax is produced from your flesh and essence, its use within the Church means you continue to be faithful even after death.

The purity and sheer value of these hives' miren and corpse wax means lots of folk seek entrance to these consecrated places. Some may desire holy burial while others lust for a taste of this treasure. Since both admission and product is strictly regulated and reserved for only the chosen, people may be tempted to sneak in to achieve their goals. This is no surprise, as the Church has dealt with many who would try to steal their blessings. While the entrances to these hives are guarded well, it is not impossible to find other ways in. However, even if you were to gain illegal entry, these hives are not without watchers. As was said, these hives are carefully maintained and guarded, and it is all thanks to the Divine Keepers.

The Divine Keepers are those of the Church who have sworn themselves to the eintykara. Their role in this vast establishment is to care for their precious hives and ensure that corpse wax and miren continues to flow. Once chosen for this task, they remain forever within these congealed halls, tending to the massive hives and collecting the bountiful harvest. Their seclusion within these colonies is to ensure their mind remains only on their task and so that the secrets of these wonders never leaks out to heretical ears. So devoted they are to this chreiai that some say that they are more attuned to eintykara than their fellow man. Their tongues more used to the droning buzzing of the hives than common language, which typically means that Divine Keepers are intelligible to outsiders, often refusing to speak human words outright.

To aid in their work, Divine Keepers carry with them a golden staff. While heavy and barbed, its true power is found within the "jewel" that adorns it. In truth, it is a polished piece of Amber that holds an eintykara queen in eternal sleep. These specimens are those who have grown old and unable to properly reproduce, thus they are fashioned into these tools. With this staff in hand, the Divine Keepers are able to connect with the queen and use her influence to direct and control eintykara swarms. They can guide them to parts of the hive that need tending to, or clear them away when harvesting miren. They also call upon this power when intruders break into their sanctuaries and seek to defile this holy place.

When trespassers walk these halls, the Divine Keepers will be furious. Their hives are to be touched by them and them alone, and any unworthy flesh threatens to taint their precious gold. Thus they descend upon foes with thorny staff and angry swarms. Though eintykara lack stingers, their claws, mandibles and spewed venom can do plenty of damage. Keepers may summon eintykara from the walls around them, or from the portable hives they carry with them. These sacred skeps often carry raw wax and miren, alongside larvae and tending adults. When angered, they can swing these skeps and unleash waves of sticky fluid and angry insect, entombing foes and leaving them at the mercy of the eintykara. Divine Keeperes may call upon the Mellified Knights if things get truly bad, but often they are enough to take down the bumbling intruders themselves.

It should be noted to those who try to sneak in for a holy burial, the Divine Keepers will not let your body remain there. Even if you are to perish at their hands, they won't allow your vile flesh to taint their hives. Your corpse will be hauled out of the hives and tossed outside. The outer guards will drag your carcass to some dirty hole and leave it there, far from the sacred burial you originally sought. Only the chosen may rest here and have their flesh converted to golden miren, and this includes the Keepers themselves. When their duty comes to an end, they shall give themselves to their precious eintykara and become one with the hive. However, some suggest they don't even wait for death to do this. Folk have noticed that Divine Keepers live for quite a while, and seem to soldier on even in old age or grievous injury. Whispers suggest that their flesh is slowly given throughout their careers, turning to wax and miren as they still live and breath. It is a wonder if the buzzing behind those masks is made by human tongue or something else entirely...

[dioslesbianwife]

Hello! 🐐 here!! .. May I request joefoes... with a werewolf partner? .. I'm especially interested in the pillarmens opinions... and maybe santanas? I absolutely love him !!

Absolutely love your writing and takes on the joefoes, by far one of my favourite blogs EVER I have never been an anon on a page before this is the best your genuinely so talented your writing brings me so much whimsy and joy

OMG TY SO MUCH 🐐. that really seriously means a ton to me, i’m so happy my writing makes you happy, thanks so much for the kind words really <3 🩷🩷 here are the headcannons, hope you enjoy! 🩷

jofoes with a werewolf partner :3

Dio

Dio finds your werewolf nature absolutely thrilling. To him, it further shows the superiority of creatures that transcend their humanity.

He appreciates your strength and heightened senses, often making use of them during his schemes. “Find them for me,” he purrs with dangerous amusement.

If your transformation is triggered by the full moon, Dio insists on observing it with fascination. He stands completely unfazed by your primal form, admiring the wild beauty of it.

He’s territorial himself, so when your instincts flare with possessiveness, he finds it amusing and endearing. “Careful, my dear beast, I might start to think you’re jealous.”

Hunting under the moonlight together is his idea of a perfect night. (honestly match made in heaven)

Kars

Kars views your werewolf nature as a fascinating evolutionary development.

He studies your transformations with scientific curiosity, observing how your senses and instincts change.

He’s respectful of your need to run free during full moons, often accompanying you to ensure your safety.

If you’re ever injured in a fight, he scolds you for recklessness but meticulously tends to your wounds. “Even a perfect predator must know their limits.”

He finds your loyalty and pack instincts admirable, seeing parallels to his own devotion to his Pillar Men companions.

Santana

Santana views your werewolf nature with quiet curiosity, treating it as a natural extension of existence rather than something strange or frightening.

He observes your transformations intently, his sharp eyes missing no detail. “…Your body adapts well to the moon’s call,” he comments thoughtfully.

He’s surprisingly gentle during your more feral moments, knowing instinctively how to calm you without forcing control.

Hunting alongside you feels natural to him, and he moves with the same primal grace, wordlessly understanding your instincts.

Santana respects your loyalty and strength, seeing a kindred spirit in your connection to the wild.

Esidisi

Esidisi is pretty understanding of your primal instincts, viewing them as a natural part of who you are.

He’s protective during your transformations, ensuring you’re in a safe environment to run wild without danger.

If your emotions run hot due to your werewolf nature, Esidisi is the perfect match- he meets your intensity without flinching.

He has a calming presence when needed, grounding you when your instincts threaten to take over.

“You’re not just a beast, you are much more. Do not forget that.”

Wamuu

Wamuu deeply respects your werewolf nature, viewing it as proof of your strength and connection to the natural world.

He sees your transformations as a warrior’s ritual, offering to guard you during the full moon.

If you enjoy hunting in your werewolf form, Wamuu eagerly joins you, seeing it as an honorable challenge.

He admires your heightened senses, often asking you to track scents or listen for distant sounds during missions.

“You are a formidable ally, both in mind and body. I am honored to stand beside you.”

Kira

Kira is initially unnerved by your werewolf nature- it’s too chaotic for his taste.

Over time, he learns to appreciate the way you protect him, though he would prefer you remain calm and composed.

He dislikes the messiness of transformations and insists on helping you find ways to contain the chaos.

“Please try not to destroy the living room this time.”

Despite his quirks, he admires your loyalty and finds your wild nature oddly attractive in private moments.

Diavolo

Diavolo appreciates your ferocity and sees your werewolf instincts as a valuable asset.

He often sends you on tasks that require your heightened senses and primal cunning.

During your transformations, he ensures you’re in a secure location where no one can witness or interfere.

He’s possessive and understands your territorial instincts, which makes for a strangely harmonious relationship.

“We are both creatures of instinct. Trust yours as I trust mine.”

Doppio

Doppio is a little nervous about your werewolf transformations but tries his best to be supportive.

“Do you… uh… need anything? Like maybe a chew toy? Wait, no, that’s uhm… sorry!”

He tends to fuss over you after transformations, bringing water and food while nervously checking if you’re okay.

If anyone tries to hurt you or mock your wolfyness, his protective side kicks in, and he gets more assertive.

“They better back off, or they’ll be dealing with me… and, uh, you too, obviously.”

Enrico Pucci

Pucci views your werewolf nature as a complex but fascinating aspect of God’s design.

He helps you find balance between your human and primal sides, offering calm guidance.

“Even the wildest beasts have a place in the divine order.”

During transformations, he ensures you’re in a safe, secluded place, praying for your peace.

He respects your loyalty and protective instincts, seeing them as virtues aligned with his faith.

Funny Valentine

Valentine appreciates your strength and loyalty, viewing your werewolf biology as a symbol of power.

He’s pragmatic about your transformations, ensuring you’re in a secure location where no one can exploit your secret.

If you become protective or territorial, he finds it flattering but gently reminds you to trust him.

“I understand your instincts, but you must also trust in my authority.”

He admires the way you navigate between primal instincts and rational thought, seeing it as a metaphor for patriotism and personal duty.

Diego Brando

Diego immediately respects you and your werewolf self, seeing it as a parallel to his own dinosaur form.

“Looks like we both know what it’s like to be at the top of the food chain.”

He enjoys racing with you in your transformed state, treating it as a thrilling competition.

If you’re ever hurt, he won’t hesitate to bare his own teeth at anyone responsible.

The two of you make a terrifyingly effective team, both fiercely independent yet deeply loyal to each other. (another match made in heaven)

Tooru

Tooru is fascinated by you being a werewolf and makes endless observations about your instincts and behavior.

“So… does your sense of smell mean you can tell what I had for lunch? That’s kind of wild.”

He enjoys teasing you about your protective instincts but secretly finds it flattering.

If anyone threatens you, he becomes eerily calm and calculated in dealing with them.

He likes lounging with you after transformations, actually finding your wild side to be beautiful.

[bosses-stay-flawless]

In Honor of National Native American History Month:

Now that ALL of the wolves have arrived we can finally get down to business.

“Gathering of the High Council of Wolf Tribes”

This is a spiritual gathering, so this calls for an opening of one’s spirit, in order that a certain level of consciousness is conceived & connected.

Take care of the wolves- The Ancestors

Indigenous culture is rife with, creation stories and beliefs about the strong connection between man and nature, especially animals that they encountered doing their day to day experiences.

In many Native American cultures when children are born they are often named after some aspect of nature or a specific animals or a combination of the two.

I too have a native name other than my Anglicized name. It was chosen with great care and is representative of the Native American tribes in my DNA. It is a name that I don’t share because one of my great grandmothers of Navajo decent & My Cherokee great- uncle (chief) forbade it at birth. They deemed it a sacred part of my medicine.

For those with indigenous ancestry, we know that from and early age we learn that our medicine is individual & deeply connected to our spirit , chi, prana, essence ect…

It is our gift that we share with the world, it is the healing power we give to the world as a cohabiter with all creation.

I am a wolf clan descendant, descended from an array of cultures. The more I know the more I grow.

When I was a little girl several events happened in my younger life. I was bitten by a wolf around the age of 10. I have posted about it before. After that time I begin having what I call “the dream about the wolves.” I was bitten on my left hand, (it was a way in which the wolves marked me as one of their own) my left hand is my dominant hand. However I can use both hands equally when completing tasks.

Prior to that, something that I have no memory of happened , so it has been passed down to me from my elders.

When I was around 2, my grandparents were doing yard work around my great-grandma’s home. All my grandparents & both of my parents were there. They had left me inside sleeping, at some point I woke up and wandered outside. Deep panic set in. Nightfall was coming, although it was warm during the day, a 2 year old couldn’t possibly have survived the cold. Yet I did despite the freezing temperatures. All because of a pack of wolves. The same wolves who killed my dog that was born the same day I was and was given to me as a gift on the same day I was born, the same pack of wolves that everyone warned the neighbors about, the same ones that terrorized the woods, and destroyed livestock. Those same wolves kept me warm.

Wolves are known to be very active near dusk and at dawn, I can’t remember if I saw the wolves and thought one of them was my dog and followed it. I suppose that the innocence of a 2 year old could lead to that. Subconsciously, I do have an extreme aversion to the cold, and I’m very sensitive to the moment of going from warm to cold, and back again. It’s like I can feel it deep in my bones.

Near dawn my family came upon the wolf pack, aggressive and on guard, I lay sleeping in the midst of them cuddled up with the biggest wolf in the group. My father pointed his rifle and the other men followed suit. It was my great- grandmother who kept everything together. She reminded them of who our spirit medicine came from. As wolf clan descendants we are connected to our wild wolf brothers and sisters, they are our protectors and we are to be theirs. As evidence, she said look at the wolves they are protecting the child. Again, by acts taught to her by her ancestors, she showed great wisdom as she brought raw meat to subdue the wolves as a gift, when she called to me, I woke up from where I was sleeping in the wolf’s arms and walked to my mother’s arms unharmed and without resistance from the wolves who had protected and kept me warm.

Many years later, my grandfather told me that my great- grandmother had told him that my medicine was strong, it was the real thing that had kept me alive, those wolves had saw me as one of their own, and protected me.

What I personally know is that I have a strong connection with animals, they come to me intuitively. Even dangerous ones have walked up to me and lain at my feet. If this is what my great- grandmother meant by medicine, I have a PH.D.

I am grateful for my elders, and my ancestors. I am grateful for their wisdom & their teaching, so much of it has been lost, stolen, and altered, I am glad that pieces of it and them, live on through me. 🧡 #Ilovemyancestors #atonewithTheWolves #homeiswhereyourheartis #ourmedicineisnottheirmedicine

[exampartners]

Hellooo, I wanted to ask if maybe do u have some kind of voice headcanons for Stollencream, cuz u know... they're ovenbreak cookies xD (I have never seen anyone who has done it with them, so maybe u can feed me-)

HI!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ASK IM SO EXCITED TO TALK ABOUT IT!!

Note (hopefully this is common sense): these are my own interpretations of the characters! Might differ a little from others but that's honestly just a given.

So I've had a few voice headcanons/claims for them in my head for a while now, I'm just gonna list the most prominent ones!

For Strawberry Cream, I headcanon that he sounds like The Fox from The Little Prince!

The first reason is obvious: he's a fox.

The second reason I like this voice for him is because I've always imagined Strawberry Cream to have a more warm and gentle voice. That might be an unpopular opinion, but it's just what I like.

Often when thinking about voice claims for him, my options tend to overlap with Werewolf Cookie because of the wild and "scary" aspect (since SC has been perceived as scary and dangerous by others for growing up in the wild). However, I ultimately decided on a calmer, softer voice because it just seemed to better suit his character and personality. SC is quite the grounding and helpful presence, who actively seeks connection with the desire to give back the love he has received. His title ingame is Sincere Heart, so I found it fitting that the Fox says "It is only with the heart that one sees rightly." Plus, come on. It's a fox.

Honorable VC mentions:

Legoshi from Beastars (if I went the more "intimidating but only at first" route)

Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games

For Stollen (and you'll have to forgive me for this), I fear that no other voice encapsulates her energy to me like Ocean O'Connell Rosenberg from Ride the Cyclone.

Was anyone expecting that. Are there any violent reactions in the crowd right now.

Is it because of the overachiever vibes, extreme eagerness and quick talking? Perhaps.

Stollen is usually seen as cold in a way (which makes sense considering her more guarded behavior towards others), but I feel like an underrated aspect of her is that she is a certified yapper and incredibly eager. She also is very proud of her achievements and boasts about them at times, which is just so Ocean to me, albeit to a lesser degree.

Not to say that she's even half as self-absorbed as Ocean is, in fact I'm pretty sure Stollen would be more likely to overthink her actions and wallow in her regret if she ever overdid things. She may accidentally say some blunt things about other people, but there's a clear difference between that and whatever the hell Ocean has going on in What The World Needs, lol.

I headcanon Stollen to have a rather high voice, and I think she could speak very fast once she gets revved up. Though if I'm being honest I do also envision her with a more... classy tone? A certain posh kind of cadence present in characters like Diana Cavendish, I just couldn't find the right voice for it.

Honorable VC mentions:

Diana Cavendish from Little Witch Academia

Isabela Madrigal from Encanto

REALLY sorry if these are odd choices... It's just what best fits in my head I fear. I'd so love to hear if you have any voice headcanons for them, though! Let's share ideas :D

[starwarsultimateseriesproject]

star wars rebel zero

star wars rebel zero, the set in the jedi purge after the clone wars, the prequel of star wars rebel, the origin of the cast of star wars rebel before it change their live forever, art style: rebel 3d animation art style, rated: the teen rated.

Ezra Bridger origin. the street rat orphan boy who become the force user after he lost his parent without a trace.

Kanan Jarrus origin. the jedi survivor of the order 66 outbreak who learn the way of the survival as he face the battle droids & the clone troopers & the tk troopers of the galactic empire to survive the deadly attack.

Hera Syndulla origin. the skilled pilot who was protective under her older brother in the galactic empire era.

Sabine Wren origin. the mandalorians girl who take revenge against the galactic empire after she & her own family were force to join the galactic empire as she has enough of the galactic empire rules as she quit the galactic empire to followed her own family footstep.

Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios origin. the rouge Lasat honor guard who hate the galactic empire after he lost his master & the royal family to the galactic empire as he must survive the deadly path as the rouge Lasat honor guard.

Rhinord origin. the genius robot who help the people who suffer in the galactic empire era after he see the galactic empire mistreated the people.

Piplock origin. the owl bird who want the galactic empire pay for what they take the land from him & his people.

Cheetaizken origin. the teenager appear cheetah chicken cyborg being who rebellious against the galactic empire who ruin the galactic life of the galactic galaxy.

Chopper origin. the veteran astromech droid who served Hera Syndulla's older brother as he watched over his master & his master's little sister in the galactic empire era.

Dawn origin. the rouge honorable claw force temple security force guard commander who survive the order 66 outbreak after he lost his team to the rouge clone troopers who follow the order 66 as he was force to join the galactic empire to become the imperial agent after he think the jedi order are no longer served the galaxy anymore as he agree with the imperial agents & the grand inquisitor & the other inquisitors to steal the holocron from the galactic republic record base after they agree with the gangsters.

Wildash origin. the dark red/red Rigor Gigoran wild soldier who rise up with his warrior to against the galactic empire for hurt the galactic wild planet.

Peachery origin. light blue Kaw Kwi peaceful lover who escape from the galactic empire & the galactic hunters after her specie were hardly beaten & target & killed by them as she must survive the deadly part of the galaxy as the prey drone reptile animals.

Nightaire origin. the younger appear rebellion bio nightfire who trying to survive the dangerous path after his friends were killed by the battle droid at the end of the clone wars to begin of the galactic empire as he must face the dangerous way across the galaxy.

Planala origin. the plant peaceful peacemaker who never forgive the galactic empire for killing the peaceful nature plant tree as she will protect the peaceful nature plant tree from the galactic empire.

Deptharacord origin. the vengeance depth force temple security force guard commander who look angry after he lost his team to the rouge clone troopers who follow the order 66 as he had to hide in the shadow of the depth water as the vengeance soldier commander.

Star Wars Rebel Zero

Experience the untold origins of the beloved characters from Star Wars Rebels, set in the tumultuous aftermath of the Clone Wars. Each character embarks on a journey that shapes their destiny, leading to their pivotal roles in the rebellion against the Galactic Empire.

Ezra Bridger Origin

A street rat orphan boy who discovers his connection to the Force after losing his parents mysteriously.

Kanan Jarrus Origin

A Jedi survivor of Order 66 who learns the art of survival amidst the chaos of battle, facing off against deadly foes like battle droids and clone troopers.

Hera Syndulla Origin

A skilled pilot protective of her older brother during the oppressive rule of the Galactic Empire.

Sabine Wren Origin

A Mandalorian girl seeking revenge against the Empire after being forced to join, determined to forge her own path.

Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios Origin

A rogue Lasat honor guard driven by hatred for the Empire after losing his master and royal family to their tyranny.

Rhinord Origin

A genius robot dedicated to helping those suffering under the Empire's oppression.

Piplock Origin

An owl bird seeking justice against the Empire for taking land from his people.

Cheetaizken Origin

A rebellious teenage cyborg cheetah chicken challenging the Empire's authority.

Chopper Origin

A veteran astromech droid serving Hera Syndulla's older brother, witnessing the Empire's cruelty firsthand.

Dawn Origin

A rogue claw-force temple security force guard commander turned Imperial agent, disillusioned with the Jedi Order's role in the galaxy.

Wildash Origin

A dark Rigor Gigoran warrior leading his people in rebellion against the Empire's destruction of their planet.

Peachery Origin

A Kaw Kwi seeking refuge from the Empire's persecution of her peaceful species.

Nightaire Origin

A bio nightfire survivor of the Clone Wars, navigating a dangerous galaxy after the loss of his friends.

Planala Origin

A peaceful peacemaker determined to protect nature from the Empire's destructive forces.

Deptharacord Origin

A vengeful depth force temple security force guard commander, hiding in the shadows and plotting against the Empire.

[cfnobility]

( medalion rahimi , twenty-six, demi-woman , she/they ) — ashes to ashes , will cry the bards , before they sing the song of LADY ALLYRIA . behind them fly the banners of HOUSE DAYNE of STARFALL . known throughout the land for their + VERSITILE , + ELOQUENT & - DESTRUCTIVE nature , the people are eager to see how they act in the dragon’s court under the watchful eye of the king’s guard . their name alone brings images of WILD CURLS FLOWING IN THE WIND, MAPS OF STARS AND CONSTILATIONS THAT SEEM TO REFELECT IN ONES EYES, VIOLET EYES THAT HIDE LAUGHTER AND MAGIC, THE SOUND OF A SISTERS LAUGHTER THAT HAUNTS YOUR EVERY STEP, and SHOES THAT NEVER SEEM TO FIT RIGHT NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY TO SQUEEZE INTO THEM . they are notably AGAINST the targaryen rule .

trigger warnings: parental death

Basics

name: allyria dayne

age: twenty-six

height: 5'4

hair color: brown

eye color: violet

gender: demi-woman

pronouns: she/they

starsign: sagittarius

sexuality: pansexual

home: starfall, dorne

titles: lady of storms end

loyalties: house martell

religion: the seven

Family

father: lord dayne † (assumed)

mother: lady dayne † (assumed)

siblings: albin dayne †, ashara dayne †, arthur dayne

other family: edric dayne (nephew), gerold dayne (cousin)

actual parents: ashara dayne † (birth mother), eddard stark (birth father)

Birth

allyria was born in the middle of the war, lord and lady dayne claimed the girl as their own. a gift child after losing ashara only a month before. the pregnancy hidden well, a worry that the pregnancy at their older age would be lost. instead their youngest daughter was a gift from the seven.

except that wasn't the truth. allyria was born in the middle of the war, her true parents on two different sides of the war. a secret affair that had to be hidden to protect house dayne and the girl herself.

known to only a select few, allyria's true mother and father were ashara dayne and eddard stark. ashara dying in her birthing bed, all fight gone from her when lord and lady dayne refused to give her a match to eddard. house dayne couldn't be associated so closely to house stark, especially the right hand of the attempted usurper.

when the war was over, ashara "died" with her child, eddard stark was back in the north and allyria was claimed the legitimate child of her grandparents. her mother and uncles known as her siblings and eddard stark nothing to her.

Early life

one of the most vivid memories allyria has are of a northern man. she didn't know his name or his face but sometimes she thinks she remembers his voice. her parents and oldest brother would tell her it's a traveler and arthur would never have a comment.

it was hard, being so much younger than her siblings, her nephew and cousin closer to her own age. as much as she tried to connect to her brothers it was difficult. the eldest ignoring her entire existence and the other looking pained whenever he saw them.

even then it was worth with their parents. the ghost of ashara seemed to haunt her everywhere she went. they never said it out loud but she heard the whispers, how much everyone missed her. her parents, her brothers and the people of dorne, they all spoke so highly of ashara that in their mind, there was no way allyria would ever compare to her sister.

the only thing she had that was hers, was the memory of the northen man who would visit her. stories he'd tell that she kept close to her heart. why some traveler took his time to see her she didn't know, but she felt honored, something special that was just hers. even if he stopped coming around when she was a child it was something special to her.

the odd one out allyria was often left to her own devices, a mix of trying to be perfect and trying desperately to get attention. it was a strange feeling, being so sheltered and so ignored. allyria never knew what they were getting when they spoke with their parents.

in the span of a year, allyria lost both their parents and their eldest brother. with arthur in king's landing with the kingsguard, allyria was left with the members of the castle staff and her nephew.

Now

after her parents death much of allyria's time was spent in sunspear, starfall their home yet a place that felt empty. it was easier for them to not be at home, a place where the older members of their household still looked at her as if she were an outlier.

the chance to go to king's landing allyria has jumped at. away from dorne perhaps people can see beyond her sister, beyond her siblings. she's also excited to see arthur and the chance that someone will know her northern story teller.

the war has past but she knows there's still bad blood, there's a bit of the chaos that they are excited to see, maybe they can make something happen and they can leave that shadow.

Canon-Changes

allyria is the daughter of ned stark and ashara dayne

ashara died giving birth instead of killing herself

arthur dayne is alive

Connections

someone who knows their parents are ned and ashara: arthur dayne and maybe ned's siblings know but other people who could know or have worked it out would be fun

potential betrothed or talks for it: beric dondarrion would be fun because it could be mega angst? but anything would be awesome and we could do anything

friends: from normal friends to people she's been able to tell everything to, someone who sees through her 'perfect' facade or can see that they're self destructing.

anything

[p1nkcanoe]

p1nk’s cowboy ghoul hc’s 🤠

yeehaw, let’s get it

wild west is probably a more fitting description, but mmmmm cowboys... ANYWAYS

!! mentions of blood, violence, injury, dishonorable and illegal activity, weapons...

swiss

every time I think of cowboy swiss I can’t get raven’s post out of my head. this man is adorned with gold and covered in tattoos--most of which are messy and self-done--and a sight to behold. he's all broad shoulders and a tiny waist, and sports the thickest, neatest mustache for miles. what exactly he does to make his money is a mystery. nobody really knows where he's from, or what he's about, but he tends to stick around town for days at a time before disappearing without a word, only to return days--maybe weeks--later and refusing to speak a word of his absence. he's known as a ghost to the locals, drifting in and out and working silently and without a trace of evidence for his story, and he likes it that way. swiss works for lots of people and also nobody at all. he's got connections all over the continent and is willing to carry out any task in return for a good check and a word with a wealthier man. he's got money buried underground in burlap sacks and old dynamite crates hidden in caves, evidence of his loyalty and unwavering reliability, and even though his hands are covered in blood he's carried onward by the mountains of honor on his shoulders.

aether

big boy’s the sheriff of a small town hidden around the bend of a river and guarded by hills and mountains. he’s a highly respected man, had gained his title and work through his high honor and kind heart, and he’s dedicated to keeping his people safe. he wears his big, golden star on his chest with great pride, but the sheriff's not as clean as he seems. he's got connections far outside of his station and dabbles in the very things that he locks "dirty criminals" up for. he's got a distribution agreement with cirrus and her moonshine monopoly, has sunshine as an acquaintance, keeps swiss sheltered, clean, and working for mutual benefit, and has dewdrop to complete the more dishonorable work that he can't complete himself. aether has a prideful reputation to uphold but he still sleeps with one eye open at night. nobody here is a saint.

dewdrop

dew’s aether’s right hand. he does all the dirty work- the things that aeth can’t do himself without risking his reputation. and he’s good at what he does. he’s silent, stealthy, and isn’t afraid to take an extra risk to finish what needs to be done. this kind of work comes with a price, though. dew’s done some things that he’ll never speak of, not even with aether, but as long as he sits down with him at the end of a long day and joins him for a beer they don't press too far into it. dew's quiet. he doesn't speak much but he has a temper that's unusually short and tends to get him into stupid barfights that he knows he won't walk away the winner from. sure, he's dispatched countless men, but he's still not the biggest guy in the bar... sometimes he feels like he needs a little pain for the things he's done; the things he's seen. an eye for an eye, as they say. it's the closest he'll get to experience peace of mind.

cumulus

cumulus is the daughter of a wealthy barkeep. her family has owned the tavern in town for generations and you can usually find her there, playing the piano and keeping drunken men entertained with her charm, pretty teeth, and big curly blonde hair. but don’t get it wrong—lus holds her own and she keeps both the regulars and the stragglers in line with nothing but her own two fists—and you better not get her daddy involved if you know what’s good for you. she may be a good girl in the books but she's got her own contracts behind the scenes. she's got a regular who comes in once every week or so and stocks their shelves with 'shine. as far as anyone is concerned, it's on request and with good word from the sheriff, but in reality she's managed to catch the eye of the best moonshiner in the state. sure, she completes the business end of the contract and makes sure the cabinets are full, but their personal affairs after hours are solely a business of their own.

sunshine

sunshine is a deadly motherfucker. she may not look like much but there's a saying that goes around that claims that she's never missed a shot. she runs around with a gang up in the hills and occasionally comes into town to visit the tavern and spend some coin in the shops (it's rumored that she's got a little something for the piano girl, but nobody's ever had the balls to ask around). she operates on her own time and by her own rules; no questions asked and no compromises. what she says, goes. and that's a threat. it's true that sometimes the sheriff's a little iffy about her presence, but she's assured him a million times that as long as he lets her slide by that she'll leave him alone. she's not usually one to make deals or partnerships outside her gang, but she is a woman of her promise and aeth has never put forth the idea of testing it. occasionally she'll roll in when swiss is in town and together they're a dangerous duo. that's what really scares the shit out of him. together they could take over the town in a heartbeat. but they wont. they're outlaws, not monsters.

mountain

mountain is a free spirit. he lives nowhere in particular, migrates from place to place with his camp on his back. he has a special bond with nature, enamored with the beauty of the earth, and he would much rather risk getting lost in the wilderness than to settle in even a tiny town. but every blue moon he'll wander in and say hello to familiar faces, sell some animal pelts and lost items for a few dollars, and spend a cozy night in the tavern--more than taken care of by morning. he's an interesting sight as well, choosing to wear handmade leather shoes over any nice pair of boots and sporting a hat made from a raccoon and possum pelt. he has excellent handiwork and if you ask nicely he might just bring you a little handmade article next time he visits (whenever that may be). "where you off to this time?" and "when'll you be back?" aeth will ask as he's loading up his horse again for the road, and mount always answers the exact same: "somewhere, and sometime. i'll tell you about it when I get back." aether always laughs, gives his horse a pat, and shakes his strong right hand. "just don't die out there," he says. "no promises."

cirrus

"what'd you bring me this time, pretty lady?" aether asks, lifting up the cloth concealing two dozen liquor jugs, maybe more. a thick stack of cash is handed over with his other hand. "only the best." cirrus is a moonshiner and she’s got her hand on the best product for a thousand miles in every direction. she built her business from the ground up, a careful process of trial and error, and eventually distilled her final product with her own careful hands. her shine burns like fire and goes down like candy on your tongue. it's the most potent product for miles and puts hair on a grown man's chest--and she's made herself quite the penny off of it. cirrus is a powerful woman. she doesn't put up with bullshit and handles the majority of her conflicts herself. she's survived a thousand bullets, they say, and walked through a million acres of fire with bare feet. she's invincible. the only evidence that supports her mortality is the loss of her right eye. she shields it under a wide brimmed hat embellished with rubies and feathers from birds found a thousand miles away. but it's never hidden. it's a medal, a warning, a token of her strength. at every point they thought they'd killed her-she always came right back.

rain

rain, rain rain… where do I even start? he’s a tall, lean boy with a pretty face who tends to get himself into all kinds of sticky situations. he’s quick witted, extremely unserious, but smart as hell. he’s also a master on horseback and quite the horse whisperer. he's usually up to his neck in mud or working in the stables, boarding and managing the horses belonging to visitors, but he especially loves it when a stranger comes in, one that stays for a passing night and leaves early in the morning. he'll strike up a conversation, perhaps use his charm to get some extra coins for cheap liquor from the general store... but the boy is also a petty thief. he can't help himself, it's a habit he can't shake. the saddle bags are the easiest, but pockets and coat jackets are just so much more fun. once he slipped his hand into the coat pocket of the town's own passing ghost, stealing an important looking silver pocket watch and a dollar coin when he'd cornered him in the hay shed with the promise of a kiss. he hadn't gotten away with that one so easy... swiss--as he now knew him--returned only hours later with the brim of his hat set low and a cigarette lit between his lips and rain cracked under the pressure of a steel knife to his throat. and for some reason after that swiss took a liking to the foolish stablehand. perhaps it was his charm or the promise of a kiss he never received, but he always made the effort to bring rain little valuables from his time away. they were the only gifts he ever kept from a stranger--if you could even call him a stranger. he just made sure to never question where they came from.

phantom and aurora

who...? who are these two stragglers who just rode into town? they don't have much and they seem to be looking to stick around... I guess we'll just have to wait and see what they're about.

p1nk’s cowboy ghoul headcanons are brought to you by the entirety of lord huron’s long lost album as well as too many hours spent on red dead redemption...

(tagging @crimsonclergy and @royalchachi bc they got cowboy worms like me fr)

I’ll probably end up doing more w this, going into depth about outfits n shi. but talk to me about your thoughts, I wanna hear em.

[bigfootbeat]

Wood Boogers in Appalachia

For years, campfire stories of wood boogers have been whispered in the deep, dark forests of Appalachia. It is believed of these secretive, enigmatic creatures that they defend the wild, representing the wild spirit of the environment. Wood boogers, who are infamous for their seclusion, are frequently characterized as big, hairy ape-like beings that resemble the more well-known Bigfoot but are unique in their local legends and traits. Wood boogers are thought to be nocturnal creatures that only come out of their secret hideouts at night. Their sightings are infrequent and transient; they are sometimes caught off guard or perceived as a dark figure moving between the woods. A wood booger is described by those who have seen one as a towering creature, between seven and nine feet tall, with broad shoulders and thick, matted fur that ranges in color from dark brown to black. Their unearthly presence is allegedly enhanced by their eyes, which are reported to glow an unsettling red or green in the dark.

According to legend, wood boogers are incredibly intelligent creatures that can read human behavior and skillfully evade detection. It is believed that they use a sequence of knocks, howls, and whistles to communicate with one another. At night, these sounds can occasionally be heard resonating throughout the forest. These noises, together with the sporadic discoveries of massive, human-sized footprints, contribute to the continuous interest and terror associated with these mysterious animals. Humans and wood boogers have a complicated connection that is characterized by a mixture of curiosity, respect, and terror. Wood boogers are frequently portrayed as both tricksters and protectors in regional folklore. They are regarded as the forest's protectors, keeping an eye on the flora and fauna and making sure that the natural equilibrium is preserved. Respecters of the forest and its creatures may come under the careful observation of a wood booger, who will make their presence known even if they are not visible. However, wood boogers have a reputation for being cunning, especially when it comes to people who mistreat the forest. Many campers have had strange things happen to their supplies or their campfires go out in the middle of the night. Particularly hunters talk of being misled by unusual sounds or having their prey disappear without explanation. The wood boogers are thought to be using these behaviors as a means of reminding people of their place in the natural world and the value of preserving environmental harmony. Wood boogers are elusive, yet they have had a big cultural impact on the Appalachian region. Every year, these species are celebrated with festivals and get-togethers that attract experts and fans from all over the world. These gatherings include storytelling sessions when community members discuss their experiences and hypotheses, fusing folklore with the search for cryptozoological proof. The wood booger has come to represent the majesty and mystery of the Appalachian woods, serving as a constant reminder of the treasures that exist just beyond the reach of human comprehension.

The wood booger mythology is still developing in the present era. Online reports of sightings and interactions frequently provoke discussions and disagreements among aficionados. Even though there isn't much scientific evidence to support its existence, the wood booger has had a significant cultural impact. They are a representation of the wild and uncharted regions of our planet, evoking both the innate dread and wonder that the wilderness may evoke. The legends are both a source of pride for the locals and a warning to those who live close to the forests where wood boogers are rumored to reside. They serve as a helpful reminder of the value of honoring the natural world and its mysteries. Wood boogers are myths that have been passed down through the ages, but they can also be viewed as tricksters, protectors, or just fantastical creatures that pique people's curiosity about the vast unknown.

[neeklahs]

Neek'lahs Coragyps

(AI image coz I haven't finished the one I'm doing yet) Born in what is now known as Feralas, Neek'lahs embraced the rich ancestral traditions of his family. The Coragyps lineage, though a minor house outside, has served as steadfast guards in ancient Isildien and its outskirts. They maintain a martial tradition rooted in precision, intent and hindering mage foe's spell casting. He is determined to fulfill his roles as a guide, father figure, and guardian, instilling in her the values of their heritage.  ݁ ˖ ✦ ‧₊˚ ⋅. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁༉‧₊˚.. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁༉‧₊˚.. ݁ ˖ ✦ ‧₊˚

Physical Description

Neek’lahs cuts a striking figure, his physique shaped by a life of endurance and survival. Broad-shouldered with a powerful, well-developed frame, he moves with a quiet strength, giving him an imposing yet calm presence. His dark mahogany mane, wild and naturally curly, flows freely, with subtle reddish highlights catching the light in coppery flashes. This rich mane hosts faint vermilion vines, which weave through the curls like gentle embers. A well-kept, carefully trimmed beard complements his intense expression, its copper-red undertones adding a touch of warmth to his otherwise rugged features. His eyes are a deep amber or orange, emitting a subtle glow, adding brilliance to his gaze. Personality Neek'lahs is a man of few words, his mind largely unburdened by abstract ideas or imaginative flights. Void of complex thoughts and emotions, he often finds it difficult to empathize or connect with others' feelings, seeing the world through a pragmatic lens that prioritizes survival and functionality over sentiment. His interactions can seem stilted or uncomfortable, with his speech marked by unexpected pauses and somewhat disjointed hand movements, hinting at a struggle to articulate his thoughts. He approaches life with a "so be it" attitude that sometimes borders on laziness or carelessness, considerations beyond the immediate aren't usually taken. Though he has learned to adapt for Vianetelle’s sake, adding small gestures of care and attention to his otherwise stoic demeanor, yet his emotional range remains somewhat limited. He gravitates toward solitary tasks and quiet pursuits like alchemy, herbalism, and occasional crafting, focused on tangible results rather than creative expression. When fencing, he relies on practiced stances and unorthodox forms, sometimes humming old songs, a habit less for emotional release and more to maintain rhythm and focus. This mindset and approach to life give him a steady, grounded presence, though one that can be as unpredictable as it is practical. ݁ ˖ ✦ ‧₊˚ ⋅. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁༉‧₊˚.. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁༉‧₊˚.. ݁ ˖ ✦ ‧₊˚

After the Battle of Mount Hyjal

The aftermath of the Third War brought profound changes to Neek’lahs. Amid the chaos of battle, he encountered an injured Sentinel, a Darnassian woman he had known for some time, with whom he had been courting, and did everything in his power to save her. Despite his efforts, she succumbed to the curse in her wounds, leaving behind her young daughter, Vianetelle. Having spent significant time with the little girl before, she had grown attached to him, and in the aftermath of her mother’s death, he could not bear to leave her alone.

Returning home with Vianetelle, Neek’lahs faced immediate opposition from his family, who felt the child should be raised in a more communal setting that reflected their martial heritage. But Neek’lahs was unyielding; he summarized his experience near Mount Hyjal, explaining the girl’s deep bond with her mother and the attachment she had developed toward him. His family ultimately accepted his decision to raise Vianetelle himself, reluctantly.

Though he sometimes struggles with empathy and emotional expression, Neek’lahs is deeply committed to his role as her guide and guardian, determined to give her a life that honors the memory of her mother. He instills in her the values of their ancient heritage, teaching her the ways of the forest, the stars, and the balance of life and death. This newfound fatherly role marks a defining chapter in Neek’lahs’ life, as he finds within himself a capacity for care and protection he had not previously explored. Together, they set forth on their pilgrimage to Teldrassil, a journey that they hope will allow them both to grow and to seek a place within the larger Kaldorei community.

[dyxtd21]

Honey Calcite aesthetic moodboard!! Honey Calcite: Honey Calcite, as a towering 8'6" anthropomorphic lion beastman, is an imposing and primal figure, evoking both power and ferocity. His muscular frame is covered in thick, pale orange fur with streaks of golden-yellow hues, reflecting the warm tones of his Honey Calcite gemstone, which is triangle-cut and embedded prominently on his broad chest. The gemstone gleams with a rich, honeyed glow, pulsing with energy, symbolizing his connection to the earth and his primal strength.

Appearance:

Body: His physique is massive and muscular, every movement exuding raw power. His body is humanoid in form, but covered in a dense mane of fur around his head, shoulders, and upper back, much like that of a lion. The fur on the rest of his body is shorter but still thick, giving him a wild and rugged appearance.

Face: His face has a leonine structure, with a powerful jawline and sharp, piercing amber eyes. His expression is often one of aggression or alertness, especially when confronted by potential threats. Small devil-like horns curve upwards from his brow, adding to his intimidating visage.

Scorpion Tail: Extending from his lower back is a long, sinewy scorpion tail, tipped with a sharp, venomous stinger. The tail sways with tension, always ready to strike if he feels threatened or agitated.

Dripping Honey: His entire body is perpetually covered in a thick layer of honey that seems to ooze continuously as he moves, giving him a slightly sticky, glossy appearance. This honey matches his pale orange-yellow hues and glistens under light. It flows from his mane down his muscular chest and limbs, leaving trails behind him. The honey doesn’t just cover him for show—it is a manifestation of his gemstone’s power, both sweet and dangerous, much like him.

Clothing: His only clothing is a simple, primal loincloth, made from tough animal hide. This minimalistic attire emphasizes his beastly nature and the wild world he comes from.

Personality:

Aggressive Toward Human Males: Honey Calcite has an intense and agitated demeanor when it comes to human males. His interactions are typically filled with hostility, growling or displaying his sharp teeth. Just like a lion guarding its territory, he sees males as rivals or threats to his pride, and his aggressive stance reflects this instinctual behavior. His scorpion tail twitches in agitation, a warning to anyone who gets too close.

Protective of Human Females: In stark contrast, Honey Calcite is fiercely protective and docile when it comes to human females. Much like a lion guarding its lionesses, he views females as part of his "pride" and will go to great lengths to ensure their safety and well-being. Around women, his movements become gentler, his voice softer, and his typically agitated behavior subsides. Despite his intimidating appearance, he shows a tender, almost caring side when around them.

Loyal and Territorial: Honey Calcite is territorial and highly loyal to those he deems part of his pride. He will defend his territory (or those he protects) with unmatched ferocity, and any threat to his pride is met with swift and brutal action. While he may not trust easily, once someone gains his loyalty, he becomes a powerful protector.

Prideful and Stubborn: As a reflection of his lion-like nature, he carries a lot of pride. He rarely admits to being wrong, and his stubbornness can make him difficult to reason with. He believes in strength above all else and respects those who can prove themselves through action, not words.

Intimidating Yet Noble: While he may come off as a savage beast, there’s a sense of nobility to Honey Calcite. His actions, though often driven by instinct, have an underlying code of honor. He will never attack the weak, and his rage is often fueled by a desire to protect rather than destroy.

Fact: He knows Calcite and sees her as his 'sister' (Not related by creator)

[mermaidsirennikita]

Just finished “How to Tame A Wild Rogue” by Julie Anne Long and love, love, LOVED it!! Daphne was such a good heroine - her character arc! And Lorcan - charm itself. I found him such a sexy romantic hero: the looks (scar, earring, slightly longer hair, huge and muscular), the saving a small child, being there for Daphne while also calling her out on things (including when he’s like “oh you LIKE me, you’re down for me” - love that awareness for him)… It was also a really nice pick-me-up because, ngl, been feeling a bit like Daphne at the start of the book lately (life passing you by, etc.). So thanks for that rec! If you have any other recs with a similar vibe/relationship dynamic between the leads would love to get those.

I'm so glad you loved it! I definitely relate to Daphne as well, and it's such a fun book, you know? The hero is charming, the setting is great, I love the way everyone ends up pushed together...

For that "woman who feels like she's missing out on life and then BOOM! A random comes along to upend her world" vibe, I'd recommend:

Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas--Heroine is old (gasp, pushing 30 lmao) and a virgin who feels like she's just sort of languishing... though she is a successful author lol... So she hires a sex worker to take her virginity. But the guy who shows up at her door is actually the super hot, charismatic publisher dude who wants her next book. She thinks he's the sex worker, and he naturally goes along with it. An affair ensues. Definitely a "shock me to life" book, and has a GHOST of anal fingering, shockingly. TW: miscarriage.

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean--THEEE example of this vibe, of course. Heroine is in her late twenties and has accepted spinsterhood. But before she chills out forever, she asks a local rake who she's always had a thing for to help her cross off nine things she wants to do--nine rules she wants to break, gasp. It's super adventurous and hot, and has some of my favorite fat rep ever (Callie thinks her body suuuuucks; Ralston thinks Callie's tits are like, sent from the gods lmao). Very luxurious-feeling, if that makes sense?

MacLean does a good job with this trope in general--Wicked and the Wallflower (wallflower heroine/criminal underworld hero named DEVIL) also comes to mind, as does Brazen and the Beast (heroine sets out to fuck shit up before settling into running a company, unmarried, and falls for another criminal underworld man who might value her knot-tying skills quiiiite a bit). It's a bit of a different vibe, but if you haven't read Heartbreaker, you might also get a similar sense there; the heroine is a thief, but she mostly relies on the fact that nobody ever seems to notice her. Cue stern brunch daddy duke who's like "bitch I see nothing BUT you".

The Bride Goes Rogue by Joanna Shupe--A variation on this. The heroine is a proper young lady who's been engaged to the same man since childhood (thanks to their dads) and has sort of put aside running wild because she knows she's going to be that guy's wife. Then that guy is like "ummmm I have never had any intention of honoring the marriage contract" and she goes "WHAT" and decides to do life up big. Part of that involves going to a masked sex party (a real thing in Gilded Age NYC) and hooking up with this stranger... who is actually, of course, the guy who basically just dumped her.

The Sea King by C.L. Wilson--A STRETCH YES, BUT. I felt Seen lol. It's a fantasy romance, and the heroine is the middle, "proper and sweet" sister in this group of magical princesses. She's actually super powerful, but her powers are connected to emotional outbursts, so she's learned to hide them and be very subdued and even avoid attention that might cause an outburst (ie, male attention). The hero is a prince from a matriarchal society who's like, been taught the Sexual Arts and literally lives to Guard and Protect the Pussy, and he SEEEEES her. So hard. No matter how she tries to avoid him. And then a huge adventure thing happens. TW: sexual assault (not by the hero).

Mercy by Sara Cate--Contemporary. The heroine is a part owner of a BDSM club, but she does not identify as kinky, and she basically is doing it as a business thing with her friends. She's very like "I am boring, I am practical, I am not Sexy". Then she randomly takes this quiz the business set up, and it identifies her as a domme. She ends up on an app looking for male submissives just to try it out~ and matches with... her business partner and close friend's son! Who's like 12 years younger than her! And a brat! It's really hot but also surprisingly emotional. I was quite touched. Also............ pegging.

Possession by Adriana Anders. Another contemporary. In this one, the heroine is an up and coming America's sweetheart type actress who entered into a PR marriage with this sex symbol A-List actor. But he doesn't touch her; sex is off the table for them. It's total PR. And she's just kind of like "I am a non-sexual blob to him"; she's also plus size, and you get this sense that she feels very.... desexualized and and disempowered in life? Anyway, her husband fucks up and gets caught on camera fucking this woman who looks.... just like her lol.... In a very kinky way, and he's like "so sorry, I fucked up, I'm going to this place my friend owns where I get my freak on so I can just fuck the pain away" and she's like "UMMMMMM NOT WITHOUT ME" and chases him there. And a lot of emotional but also extremely affirming shit ensues.

His Study in Scandal by Megan Frampton--Heroine is 40 and recently widowed, and she goes to this sex party thing and hooks up with a 28 year old random in order to like, feel alive for the first time and take life by the balls (also him by the balls). But oops, turns out he's the guy being eyed to marry her daughter!

Other "oops I'm falling for my daughter/stepdaughter's potential husband after feeling dead inside for years" recs, as this is a specific variation of this "taking life on" vibe: Her Night with the Duke by Diana Quincy (I do find the heroine a bit more headstrong in this one, and she's in her late twenties still because her stepdaughter is a bit closer in age to her); and The Countess by Sophie Jordan (late thirties heroine, husband is still alive and he sucks!!!!).

Pippa and the Prince of Secrets by Grace Callaway--Been recommending this a lot, but I do love it. The heroine is a recent widow who was shamed by her husband for her horniness and became very shut down as a result. Now that he's dead, she ends up working with her teenage sweetheart, who's now hideously scarred and like, kind of the Pied Piper if it wasn't creepy and all his kids were child spies, lol. He ends up ..... really widening her horizons. Also her legs.

[notoriousbeb]

Highlights from this tarot reading on Taylor from today:

She's willing to do whatever it takes to either burn or build bridges.

She's an advocate who is defensive or protective of the people in her corner or who she has compassion for.

She has a very nurturing vibe to her.

At times, she has used her power to control or influence people.

She knows her power and her worth.

Sometimes she acts as if she's too invincible for her own good.

Some healing needs to take place in regards to her relationships.

Despite her success and wealth, she has been feeling a sense of lacking. So, she is healing to feel more abundant and moving into balance with her emotional health.

Idle words and whispers don't bother her anymore.

She's letting bygones be bygones, and releasing certain ties or insecurities.

She's feeling more at home with herself and her process and her own wildness. She's never going to conform to the ideas or ideals of society.

She's going to take souvenirs of her experiences and put them up in her house.

She's always felt like a widow, grieving or mourning the people she was in a relationship with (“The old widow goes to the stone everyday. But I don't. I just sit here and wait, grieving for the living.")

In the past, she felt like she lost something from those relationships, but now she's coming into alignment, and coming to grips with her past, present and future lovers.

She's not trying to throw them out or ignore them, she's honoring her energy.

Currently, she's reflecting, looking back fondly on her experiences, trajectory and where she's going.

She's reflecting on what she hasn't talked about. There are things that she just can't talk about, because she doesn't trust certain people with the information.

She wants to project to the world that's she doing the inner work necessary to move forward and walking away from situations that don't benefit her.

But inside she feels very indecisive at times. She's trying to figure out who she is and decide what she wants to do next.

She has a lot of options. But she wants to make and charter her own path. She is also very strong-willed and stubborn, which can make her resistant to opportunities that come her way.

It's also hard for her to let her guard down. She can bite back a little too quickly, at time.

Her current trajectory is all about using her skills and wisdom and artistry to make bank and fight for what she feels is rightfully hers. She'll also move toward giving even more charitable giving efforts and greater amounts—not just money, but also time and energy.

There's something that she's doing in secret that feels really exciting and also serene to her, which she's contemplating bringing to her fans.

Relatedly, there's something she's going to have to let go of and say goodbye to that she really loves and adores. Reader thinks this is something to do with Taylor's fans; like an action she typically engages in that she's going to have to put aside to focus on this new craft that's really exciting to her.

She has to make a decision to do something that's really nurturing, and will help her with that feeling of a lack of abundance. But right now she's in her head about how to execute it.

Reader thinks Taylor may either adopt a new pet or a child; picking up on a strong nurturing vibe. Reader feels like it's related to a connection to a person. Is hearing October for an announcement, but maybe October 2026. Perhaps Taylor is working on a cause related to children or people who have been hurt by society; something maybe related to the foster care system. The number 7 is also significant.