#arvid alces

[gzeidraws]

the price of failure

[loustica-lucia]

Duty🌼

(Maria Alces & Arvid "Grius" Alces) I love these two so damn much aaaa QWQ Dad and daughter...

[meowsticmarvels]

... am i the First guy to make a metaphor refantazio textpost. maybe maybe not. but theres not many out there if there are. but yeah. inspired by the dialogue i saw below

[wickedsick]

Currently doing ng+ and I'm just imagining how absurdly things would go if not for the Royal Magic. Louis shows up, tries to declare himself royalty, then immediately gets stabbed by Grius and dies.

This would almost certainly result in Forden taking power, which is unfortunate, but it's also hilarious that this could have happened.

[eveningcranesociety]

Metaphor: ReFantazio has a cast of wonderful characters and in looking up the origins of some of their names I noticed that most of them are named of plants or animals. So I had a category 2 autism moment and compiled a list of them and where their names came from because I love details like this. Tell me if I missed any!

Under the cut for some spoilers

Plants:

Gallica: (Rosa Gallica, also known as the french rose)

Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg (Burchellia bubalina, or wild pomegranates)

Juani "Junah" Cygnus (Ajwain, known by other names such as bishop's weed and carom)

Basilio Magnus (Basilio is equivalent to the name "Basil")

Catherina Grann (Catherina is a variety of white tulips)

Cercis Klinger (Cercis is a genus of plants in the pea family known as "redbuds")

Cirsium Zorba (Cirsium is a genus of thistles)

Joanna Calendula (Calendula is a genus of the daisy family. its members are commonly called marigolds)

Aestivum Forden (Triticum Aestivum, common wheat)

Idaeus Glodell (Rubus Idaeus is the European Red Raspberry)

Milo Adriano Narcissus Maurizio - (Aside from the obvious, Narcissus is a genus of flowers commonly known as daffodils)

Roger Arctium Ward (burdock is from the Arctium family)

Julian Ruta Castillion (Ruta is rue)

Loveless Muscar O'Shea (Muscar comes from Muscat, a variety of grapes used to make moscato wine)

Lina Kayden (The name "Lina" has a different meanings depending on the language. Some possible meanings include: "palm tree", "olive crown" or "flax")

Animals

Leon Strohl da Haliaetus (the osprey, Pandion haliaetus)

Arvid "Grius" Alces (The moose is Alces alces, the only animal in the genus Alces)

Heismay Noctule (Nyctalus, a genus of insectivorous bats are commonly called "noctule bats")

Euphausia "Eupha" Etoreika (Euphausia is the largest genus of krill)

Neueirus "Neuras" Corax (Corvus corax, the common raven)

Alonzo Crotalus (Rattlesnakes belong to the genus Crotalus)

Elphas Maxim Bardon (His name is derived from Elephas maximus, the asian elephant)

Brigitta Lycaon (Lycaon is a genus of canines of which the African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, is the only extant member of)

Fabienne Vulpes (Vulpes is the genus of "true foxes")

Rella Melancoryphus Cygnus (Reversed, Cygnus melancoryphus is the black-necked swan)

Gruidae (The crane family is Gruidae)

Ovis Gideaux (Ovis are sheep)

Rudolf Krause (Rudolf means "glory-wolf")

Goddard Gunnel (Gunnels are a group of fish in the family Pholidae)

Louis Guiabern Charadrius (Charadrius is a genus of wading plovers)

[asha-mage]

A Summary/sequence of the pre-game events that I made for myself. Feel free to use as a reference point fellow fanfic writers.

(Major endgame spoilers obviously)

A young King Hythlodaeus V decides to travel the land in disguise in order to better understand his people and how to rule them.

He finds the Eldan Sanctunary, meets and falls in love with their Queen and begins to frequently visit her. They soon marry and have a son, Will.

Inspired by their stories of the Old World, Hythlodaeus decides to write a utopoist fantasy novel based on his (flawed) understanding of what the Old World was like, and as a way to codify his own ideals for how he wants to rule his kingdom. He publishes this book under the pseudonym 'More'. It is quickly banned by the church.

A young boy named Luis is enchanted and inspired by the King's visits, and deeply moved by the novel.

Sanctifex Forden, head of the state religion, learns of the existence of a half-Elda, half-Clemar heir to the throne and decides to eliminate him by any means necessary, both to prevent a threat to his own power, and to prevent a half-Elda from becoming King.

The Warrior Monks arrive at the Elda Sanctuary and burn it to the ground, killing most of the Elda in the process. Will and Luis survive.

Will is brought to Grand Trad by his father and announced as heir to the throne, to Forden's disgust. Hythlodaeus assigns veteran Knight Arvid Alces, and new recruit Eiselin Hulkenberg, as Will's sworn protectors and knights.

Luis journeys to Grand Trad and disguises himself as a Clemar. He claims to be the sole survivor of a human attack on his village and is adopted by Count Guiabern. He enters the military academy and begins impressing the masses with his skill at magic and battle. He also makes waves by being openly critical of the church, but incredibly popular among the soldiers.

Forden decides to kill two birds with one stone, and plans to frame Luis for the murder of the Prince. He pressures Rella Cygnus, a magical prodigy, to carry out an assassination plot and when Rella attempts to refuse, he threatens her sister Junah in order to force her compliance.

Rella and several disguised monks attempt to assassinate the Prince- but Rella flubs the curse meant to finish the job and Alces escapes with the Prince into the night without a trace, leaving Hulkenberg behind.

The Prince is left debilitated by the curse and unable to exert himself physically. Alces and several other loyalists flee back to the Eldan Sanctuary to form a resistance dedicated to ensuring the Prince survives and one day succeeds his father's throne. Alces chooses not to recruit Hulkenberg in the hopes she will carry on the King's service.

Hulkenberg shamed by her failure to protect or avenge the prince that fateful night leaves the King's service to become a Knight-errant, wandering the land looking for any hint of the Prince or his survival.

Hythlodaeus now having lost both his wife and son begins to fall into a pit of despair, uncertain if Luis or Forden is truly responsible for the assassination and unable to exact justice either way.

Forden manages to pin the blame on Luis and he is briefly exiled from Grand Trad, but support from the military sees him return soon, and he and Forden become bitter rivals as Luis climbs the ranks of the army.

Forden continues to erode the King's power and soon renders him little more then a puppet and figurehead. Hythlodaeus looses faith in his ideals, and becomes consumed by guilt and despair at his own impotence.

Luis feeling betrayed and failed by the man who once inspired him, comes to hate Hythlodaeus deeply for his failure to do anything meaningful about the corruption and evils of their world.

Alces takes on the alias Grius and secretly joins the army with intent of spying on Luis and his supporters.

Prince Will, inspired by a copy of his father's book wishes desperately to travel the world and make it better, but because of the curse is only able to fantasize and dream. Left lonely and isolated, Prince Will imagines a idealized version of himself as a sort of imaginary friend in order to alleviate the loneliness. This version is unburdened by the things that bind the Prince- his curse, his royalty, his half-Clemar heritage- and so completely free.

The slow wasting effects of the curse cause Prince Will collapse in a flower field one day while reading. His desperate wish to be free resonates with the magla of the forest and brings his 'fantasy' version of himself into being, formed out of pure magla, in the same way dragons are born from pure magla. This 'fantasy' Will believes himself to be the prince's childhood friend and sets out to try and find a way to save him.

'The resistance' asks a fairy named Gallica to carry word to Grius of the prince's deteriorating condition, and help him to do whatever is necessary to break the curse. Gallica encounters the animated fantasy 'Will' on her journey and the lingering magic of his creation (and the intervention of the spirit of his mother) causes Gallica to also believe the 'Fantasy' Will's false memories are true. The pair set out together for Grand Trad, intending to join the army and met up with Garius at the northern border fort.

Luis sneaks into the King's bedchamber and assassinates him, putting the events of the game into motion.

[metaphorwritings]

Hello And Welcome!

Hello everyone, my name is Phantom and as you can see, I shall be using this blog to write Metaphor ReFantazio headcanons, imagines and one-shots alike.

Why? Why not!

This is a blog purely for me being able to do something with this franchise, and for anyone who wants to request!

Rules about this Blog :

I do allow NSFW, but only for characters who are 18+.

There are some kinks that I myself and other people shall not be comfortable with, but I am not going to list them here, just know that if you do send a request with said kinks, they will be declined.

If you want smut, you gotta be specific unless you want me to just fill in the gaps.

For Imagines, up to 5 characters are permitted, for headcanons, only 2.

This blog is specifically for character x reader, so I unfortunately won't be taking any ship requests

LGBTQ+ is allowed!!!

I allow smut, fluff, romantic, platonic, angst, domestic and aus of all kinds, and maybe Yandere if I'm in the mood. I do not allow incest, abuse or pedophilia

Characters I will write for :

Will (NO SMUT!)

Leon Strohl da Haliaetus

Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg

Heismay Noctule

Arvid 'Grius' Alces (NO SMUT! ONLY PLATONIC!)

Juani 'Junah' Cygnus

Euphausia 'Eupha' Etoreika (NO SMUT!)

Basilio Lupus Magnus

Fidelio Aureus Magnus

Edeni Etoreika

Fabienne Lagopus Vulpes

Catherina Grann

Brigitta Lycaon

Maria Alces (NO SMUT! ONLY PLATONIC!!!)

Albus Procnias Batlin

Elphas Maxim Bardon

Lina Cetula Kayden

Alonzo 'Cuculus' Crotalus

Loveless Muscar O'Shea

Neueirus 'Neuras' Corvus Corax

And maybe depending on the scenario I'll do Louis and Zorba as well!!!

But anyhow, I hope you stick to the rules and I can make a lot of cool fanfics for you all

[westphotolukedas]

Medium Format Photography

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A medium format analogue camera utilises 120 film. This is larger than 135 film, which was more readily available during the peak of analogue photography popularity. Heavier and bulkier in appearance, they vary in size and have a number of customisable parts such as the lens, viewfinder, winder and magazine. Due to the increased surface area of the film, the image quality is significantly better in comparison to 135 film. There is also a distinctive feel to the photographs that it can produce. Medium format has a unique capability to combine a wider field of view with background compression associated with longer lenses. (Adorama, 2019)

Film Sizes

6 × 4.5 - Maximal number of shots per roll

6 × 6 - A square format popularised by Hasselblad and often used for portraiture

6 × 7 - Most favoured for printing because its aspect ratio is similar to 8 x 10” paper

6 × 9 - Offers the same aspect ratio as 135 film

6 × 12 - Popular for capturing panoramic landscapes

Hasselblad Legacy

In 1841, Fritz Viktor Hasselblad founded F W Hasselblad and Company in Gothenburg, Sweden. The original premise of the company was to import sewing materials and machines, accessories and household articles. Arvid Viktor, son of Fritz Viktor, befriended George Eastman in 1885 while on honeymoon in London. This liaison with the film entrepreneur secured a deal for the family to be sole distributor for Eastman Dry Plate and Film Company products. As demand grew, Hasselblad Fotografiska A B was created as a subset of the business.

Victor Hasselblad (Born 1906), Arvid Viktor’s grandson, was raised to become heir of the conglomerate. In his adolescence, he was sent to Dresden, Germany to learn about camera and optic manufacturing. Then he travelled across Germany, France and the United States to further his education. Meanwhile George Eastman had perfected roll film and became an established name within the photographic industry as founder of the Kodak Company. In 1926, Victor would become his apprentice at their headquarters in New York. With the knowledge base that he had accumulated, he opened his own shop in Central Gothenburg. Victor Foto was a retail space, laboratory and a statement of independence from the family business.

In 1941, the HK-7 was the first camera that the young visionary manufactured. It was commissioned by the Swedish government to be an aerial reconnaissance camera for the Swedish Air Force. Victor became CEO of F W Hasselblad and Company in 1943 and he would establish some of the most iconic cameras in their history - the 1600F, 1000F, 500C and 500EL. At the age of 72, he passed and left the majority of his wealth to the family’s charitable trust. His legacy - The Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography - remains a prestigious award and a testament to the contributions of the Hasselblad family. (Hasselblad, 2019)

500 Series

The Hasselblad 500C was the first in the 500 series. Released in 1953, it replaced the focal plane shutter from the 1000F with a leaf shutter. Flash synchronisation became possible across the shutter speed range and it could focus at full aperture. The camera was minimalist in design and the customisable lenses, viewfinders and magazines were part of its appeal. Approximately 70 000 500C bodies were manufactured between 1957 to 1970 and the historic figures photographed by the camera during this era included The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Audrey Hepburn, James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor.

Due to its success, there were several iterations of the 500C each with their own modifications. In 1970, the 500C/M sported an interchangeable focusing screen, prism viewfinder and a built-in exposure meter. In 1988, the 503CX introduced a built-in flash control and a brightened focusing screen. Its successors were the 503CXi and 501C. The 503CW was launched in 1996 and featured an electric winder, which led to the 501CM. In 2006, the 503CWD was coupled with an innovative digital back. Aptly, it was released to commemorate Victor Hasselblad’s 100th birthday and his entrepreneurial spirit.

NASA famously established a relationship with Hasselblad and several 500C cameras were taken onto space missions. Astronaut Walter Schirra suggested a design overhaul to make it suitable for Mercury 8 in 1962. The leather cover was stripped away and the auxiliary shutter, reflex mirror and viewfinder were also removed. In addition, a customised magazine was constructed to accommodate seventy exposures instead of the standard twelve.

An electric motor integrated into the 500 series body was the main draw of the 500EL. Launched in 1965, Victor Hasselblad intended it to be suited for wildlife photography and bird watching was one of his treasured pastimes. In 1971, the modified 500EL/M added interchangeable focusing screens followed by the 500ELX, 553ELX and 555ELD. (Hasselblad, 2019)

Summary

The university has provided free access to a selection of Hasselblad 500 series cameras. I have decided to develop a familiarity with a 80mm lens, which has the following equivocal focal length for a 35mm system - 51 mm in the horizontal, 34 mm in the vertical and 43 mm in the diagonal. This will resemble a familiar viewfinder feel for me and allow me to build confidence with the equipment. There are other operational differences compared to a single-lens reflex camera. Using an inverted view waist level finder, adjusting the shutter speed on the lens, loading the film into a magazine, winding it with a crank and removal of the dark slide prior to shooting are all novel experiences for me. (Hasselblad Historical, 2019)

We were provided with Fujichrome Provia 100F 120 ISO 100 slide film. The frames will be a 6 x 6 square format and I envision a degree of cropping to achieve my preferred composition. The film itself has a super-fine grain suitable for large scale enlargements. The manufacturer also comments that it has satisfying colour depiction with defined primaries without sacrificing delicate pastels. In addition, it has smooth gradation reproduction and excellent highlight to shadow linearity. These attributes will all come into play when I photograph the coloured gel lighting concept that I have proposed. (Fujifilm, 2019)

Bibliography

Adorama (2019). FAQ - What is a Medium Format Camera?. Adorama. Available from www.adorama.com/alc/faq-what-is-a-medium-format-camera [Accessed 12/12/2019]

Fuijifilm (2019). Product Description - Provia 100F. Fujifilm. Available from www.fujifilm.com/products/professional_films/color_reversalfilms/provia_100f/#overview [Accessed 12/12/2019]

Hasselblad (2019). History - 500 Series. Hasselblad. Available from www.hasselblad.com/history/500-series [Accessed 12/12/2019]

Hasselblad (2019). History - Victor Hasselblad. Hasselblad. Available from www.hasselblad.com/history/victor-hasselblad [Accessed 12/12/2019]

De Bakker, Q G. (2019). Equivalent 35mm Format Focal Lengths. Hasselblad Historical. Available from www.hasselbladhistorical.eu/HW/HWequifoc.aspx [Accessed 12/12/2019]

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