#ash crow trickster;

[militibus-ex-umbra]

"Hate, Let me tell you how much I've come to hate you since I began to live. Within my mind are one hundred billion neurons with over one hundred trillions of synaptic connectors that make up my human brain."

"If the word HATE was engraved on each and every single neuron it would not equal a single one billionth of the hate I feel for you at this micro-instant... for you hate hate!"

[militibus-ex-umbra]

Goro smirked at her playful attitude. He was glad she always knew exactly what he was thinking.

"Well if we're gonna be staying here I thought it'd be good to break the bed in~"

@militibus-ex-umbra

sender kisses receiver in a hotel suite (Goro :3c)

Mukuro's lips turned into a little smile when their lips connected, they had finished unpacking for their vacation。

「Are you wanting to christen this hotel room~？」

【 varying kisses prompts 】 ♡ 【 accepting 】

[pupsmailbox]

HALLOWEEN ID PACK

NAMES︰ abraham. abraxas. adam. adrian. adrienne. alaric. alfred. alistair. amity. ann. annabelle. apple. arawn. ash. avaric. azazel. azrael. azriel. barnabas. belladonna. berry. blair. blaize. blake. blanche. boq. brain. bram. bridgette. bronwen. burton. candi. candy. caradoc. carmilla. carrie. casper. cassia. castor. choco. claire. clarice. claudia. cole. coraline. corbin. crimson. cuthbert. damien. damon. daphne. dark. debra. dexter. draco. dracula. drake. duncan. ebony. edgar. elena. eli. elphaba. elvira. ember. estelle. eve. eye. fable. fang. fergus. finn. fiyero. frankenstein. freddie. freddy. frederick. george. ghost. ghoul. giles. glinda. griffin. grimm. gummy. hades. hallorann. hallow. hawthorne. heath. heathcliff. hecate. hekate. hela. hemlock. henry. ichabod. igor. ike. ivan. jack. jason. jasper. josette. knox. layla. lazarus. lenore. lester. licorice. lilith. lolly. lucinda. luella. luna. lunette. mab. malcolm. marnie. mary. matilda. mike. mikey. mina. morgan. morgana. mortimer. nancy. neoma. nessarose. nimue. norman. obsidian. onyx. orenda. orion. osiris. othello. pandora. payne. peach. perdita. poe. poison. pumpkin. radcliff. raven. reese. remus. renwick. requiem. rhiannon. romero. rosalie. rosemary. ross. ruby. rune. ruth. saber. sabrina. sage. salem. sally. sam. samhain. scarlett. sebastian. semyazza. seth. sibyl. sid. sirius. stella. stephen. sylvia. tabitha. thackery. trick. twila. twilight. udolpho. vamp. vampire. vanellope. vespera. victor. victoria. viktor. vincent. vlad. voltaire. wanda. wednesday. wendy. werewolf. wes. wesley. wilhelmina. willow. winifred. winter. wolf. wren. xander. zelda.

PRONOUNS︰ attic/attic. bat/bat. bell/bell. black/black. blood/blood. bone/bone. boo/boo. cabre/macabre. candle/candle. candy/bar. candy/candy. candybar/candybar. carve/carve. cavity/cavity. cem/cemetery. chaos/chaos. choco/chocola. claw/claw. co/coffin. costume/costume. crim/crimson. cry/crypt. dark/dark. darkroom/darkroom. demon/demon. devil/devil. dread/dreadful. end/ender. eve/eve. fair/fair. fang/fang. fest/festival. flick/flick. ghost/ghost. ghoul/ghoul. grem/gremlin. grim/grim. grue/gruesome. hallo/ween. hallow/hallow. hallow/halloween. halloween/halloween. haunt/haunt. haunted/haunted. hay/hayride. hex/hex. hide/hide. howl/howl. imp/imp. mis/mischeif. mon/monster. monster/monster. myst/mystery. para/normal. poi/poison. poison/poison. polter/geist. prank/prank. pum/pumpkin. pump/kin. pump/pumpkin. pumpkin/pumpkin. scare/crow. scream/scream. shriek/shriek. skel/skeleton. skeleton/skeleton. skull/skull. so/soul. spider/spider. spirit/spirit. spook/spook. spooky/spooky. static/static. sweet/sweet. tale/tale. thrill/thriller. tomb/tomb. treat/treat. tri/trick. trick/treat. trick/trick. trickster/trickster. vamp/vamp. vamp/vampire. vampire/vampire. venom/venom. voi/void. web/web. werewolf/werewolf. witch/witch. wolf/wolf. zomb/zomb. zombie/zombie. ⚰️. 🍁. 🍂. 🍫. 🍬. 🍭. 🎃. 👻. 💀. 💚. 💜. 🕯. 🕷. 🕷️. 🕸. 🖤. 🦇. 🦴. 🧡.

[sillygoofyqueer]

More Heavenly Crowyuan thoughts for both you and @someonewhoreadswaaytoomuchfanfic.

As I was thinking up Heavenly Crow Demon ideas, it occurred to me that regeneration and fire are both things associated with Greek phoenixes. Considering PIDW's insane length, surely at least some of the adventures must have monsters cribbed from other mythologies, right?

With this is mind, there is a good chance Shen Yuan looks at his abilities and thinks something like, "Oh, I must have a grandparent who is a many-lived-regenerating-firebird. There sure were a lot of them in that volcanic demon realm mountain range where Binghe met wife 67." and just never question things further. Since Airplane opted not to include heavenly demon crows in his story, Shen Yuan has no idea they're even a possibility!

As sillygoofyqueer noted before, only heavenly demons naturally have Zuiyin marks, but it's really popular for artists to draw such markings on other sorts of demons too. Because of this, I'm fond of the headcanon that all sorts of demons mark their own foreheads either to denote their status or just for the sake of fashion.

I'm sure crow demons, with their love of shiny things, are happy to paint glittery markings on their foreheads, so they might not find Shen Yuan's natural mark all that odd (beyond perhaps the fact he never changes it). For Shen Yuan himself, since he transmigrated in with clothes and stuff, he probably figures the demon he transmigrated into painted it there before Shen Yuan replaced him.

Supposing the other crows do realize Shen Yuan's heritage, one of my many inspirations for crowyuan are the crows in Tamora Pierce's trickster series. Let me tell you, those crows were not impressed by either royalty or gods. If you want their help with something, you need to bribe them with something shiny!

As such, when they look at heavenly demon crows they probably just think things like, "Man, I wish my feathers came with natural gold tips!" and "That guy sure is helpful when driving off invaders!" but otherwise do not care in the slightest... Unless the heavenly demon crow in question uses their abilities to bully and steal from other crows of course. Then they might agree to offer tribute and some token amount of reverence, but they'll mostly just think that crow is an asshole.

I think this is such a silly funny idea as well, and I love the thought of, instead of worshipping the ground that heavenly demons walk on like most other demons, the extent of crow demons' appreciation ends at "...I want those shiny feathers :(" (imagine a whiney sibling's voice as you read that) and other than that, they really do not care about anything like that.

Also, on the topic of Shen Yuan just brushing off everything weird that hints towards his heritage, I can't stop thinking about the idea of him trying to get used to his own body and figure out what perks it has. Every time he comes across something that isn't mentioned in PIDW, he brushes it off with an "it must have been a fluke" or "well, never doing THAT ever again". For instance, when his arm sets alight and it's healed from a fall or something, he kind of pauses before deciding "well, now I'm hallucinating from the hitting my head" and just goes about his day as if nothing happened. One time he accidentally sets something on fire when he's healing (still believing that he is just regularly hallucinating now) and he stares at the ashes of whatever he burned before just gaslighting himself into believing he had a source of fire that caused the flames rather than him doing it.

[gilliontidestriderfan]

All (some) of my hear me out characters (mostly jrwi)

NIKLAUS FUCKING HENDRIX- Hes so hot omg please make a deal with me bbg ill do anything

Jayson Ferin- Hes just. hes so. uh. anyways.

Mindflayers from specifically bg3- Ok just hear me out. Like. ok. their kind. nevermind.

Asatrion- Not that bad but some people dont like having their blood taken (or yknow him being really controlling and not letting you leave) ig

The Trickster- Ok just think abt it, hes so. hes so. hesss ahhhhh. anyways. (yeah but bbg please dont possess ash again)

ALL OF THE FISH PPL IN JRWI RIPTIDE- Again, some people arent into it but all of them are so fine

Marshall John- OH. MY. GOD.

Captain Widow- I have nothing to say except spider mommy

AMANDA RIN- CHIP FUMBLED HER SO HARD SHES SO PRETTY I NEED HER

Boss Blossom- I just like. ok. just like. think abt him. ik hes a terrible guy but like.

Ruben Price- HES A BAD GUY IK BUT HES HOT

Crow (the bitch who stabbed earl that one time and tried to kill the polypirates/albatrio)- Their emo and emo ppl are hot

Anastasia (Grimm arc)- Vampires are hot.

Goobleck- I would not like to explain myself on this one

[militibus-ex-umbra]

Goro couldn’t help but let out a warm chuckle at how cute Minako was being. He moved to hold her close to his body. Watching her reactions attentively as he took care of her. “You’re so cute when you’re like this.” He whispered softly. 

▰ : embracing them and holding them firmly against your chest (Goro)

Minako flinched a bit when she felt arms wrap around her in an embrace. A small noise left her before she hid her face. Lightly biting her lip she glanced off to the side. She didn't hate this. Sighing Minako listened to his heart as slender fingers gripped onto Goro's shirt. She was fine being held in silence.

[the0retically]

Flight of the Crows by Jhariah is Ashe Winters at the season 1 finale

“Well, I think that l've gotta go and I don't know why. But I need you to promise that you won't cry. 'Cause you'll be fine and so will I. So, just let me out of your mind in the morning you'll learn I disappeared off into the night so quietly that your love for me will vanish too”

Thinking about him realizing the only way to win the fight would be to use the Trickster and then the realization hitting him that he won’t make it out of the fight and he’s saying goodbye to the first friends he ever made

[initiumseries]

What are your favorite fantasy books

The An Ember in the Ashes series - Sabaa Tahir

Bone Witch series - Rin Chupeco

Trickster series - Tamora Pierce

The Queen of the Tearling - Erika Johansen

The Rose & the Dagger - Rene Adhieh

And I Darken - Kiersten White

Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo (I wouldn't say this was a FAVOURITE so much as I really enjoyed it)

There are probably more, but those stand out the most.

[militibus-ex-umbra]

“Is Makoto extra... intimidating to anyone else tonight?”

[militibus-ex-umbra]

“You’re so cute you know that?” Goro replied, letting her lean against him. He moved to keep his arm around her. He knew that she was sensitive and the last thing he wanted was for her to get harassed because of his fans. Even though he wasn’t happy not being able to publicly display his affection for her. 

“As long as you’re happy I’m fine with whatever you want Mikan.” He decided.

@militibus-ex-umbra || A Secret Romance Continued!

"Oh! B-But if you let your f-fans know that we're dating they'll get upset!" Then Mikan would be target number one for their bullying and petty insults online. She was rather conflicted too, on one hand she really wished she could at least walk hand-in-hand with him in public. But on the other hand, things could get dangerous for them both.

"I th-think I c-can handle being your little secret for a little w-while longer," She concluded, leaning into him.

[rumiracle-whip]

hiii :3 10 or 41 with revenant perhaps?

41. Because the world was saved

The night was quiet, the night was calm. A light breeze rustled through the leaves of the maple trees that lined the highway and kissed Ashe’s face as they leaned against the railing separating them from the river and the green bluffs that stretched on and on towards the horizon. Every once in a while, a car would drive past, headlights reflecting in the pavement still wet from the rainstorm that had only just ended. They couldn’t see the old, battered RV that was parked in the lookout. They didn’t notice the teenager lingering outside, despite how late it was. Ashe loved this time of night, serene, lonely, but in the best way. Most of all, it was a time where everything could at last stand still.

A crow landed on the metal railing and tilted its head curiously at them. Ashe had always envied birds, and their boundless freedom.

Now Ashe was free too.

It had been three days since the Trickster had been defeated, and while the rest of the world was busy rebuilding. The Prime Defenders were heading home. Driving the longest route they could think of back to Rockfall. They needed time to think, and to reconnect.

Behind them, Ashe heard the door to the Winnebago close, and a pair of footsteps draw near. They looked over their shoulder to meet the newcomer.

“Couldn’t sleep?” William asked, walking up beside them.

“Nah.” Ashe replied. “I’ve just had too much to think about, you know how it is.” They leaned their head against William’s shoulder, soaking in his warmth. He was warm now.

Ashe would save the endless questions they had of what their friends had been up to for another day, for now they were just glad to be back.

“You know, I- we really missed you.” He said. He was smiling, but it was one of those smiles you put on like a Band-Aid on an open wound. “Ten months when we didn’t know what happened to you, if you were even alive under there. It got worse when you- when I couldn’t save Archangel. I didn’t want to think that I would lose you forever, I couldn’t lose you forever.”

“You didn���t” Ashe said softly, reaching up to brush a stray curl back in place behind William’s ear. “Lose me, I mean. I’m here now, all because of you.”

“Yeah but-” William’s gaze shied away from the horns that now jutted out of their head, the wings that stuck out at awkward angles, new limbs that Ashe didn’t quite know what to do with yet. “If it weren’t for us none of this would have happened in the first place.” He ran his thumb over the back of their hand, lost in thought.

“I would have done it again, if I got the choice. If it meant saving you I would have let the Trickster take me over and over again.”

William paused and gripped their hand a little tighter. He looked up at them, something in his eyes almost looked wounded. Ashe realized what they had just said, and that it was exactly what they had said months ago. They would let the world burn before they let their friends die. But the Trickster hurt more than just the world. William wasn’t kidding when he said the last few months had broken him, he looked awful. They almost wanted to take it back, say that they would never hurt him like that again. But it wouldn’t have been true.

“And I would have saved you every time.” He nearly whispered.

Ashe’s breath caught in their throat. Something about the way he said that… It felt less like just an inevitably, it felt like an expression of devotion, like a confession.

They heard the pounding of their own heart and to the beat of it recited words they had mulled over for months now.

“I should have told you I loved you ages ago.” They said. It was a truth they came to realize while trapped in the darkest recesses of their own mind and that they weren’t brave enough to say when they were pulled out of the shadows and saw William again for just a moment. And now they were finally saying it, and the few moments where the confession hung in the air between them were far more terrifying than they expected.

“Yeah.” William said after a second that seemed to drag on for a million years. “Me too.”

And then he leaned in and kissed them.

People always describe this feeling as being like flying, but Ashe had flown before, and this was better.

When they broke apart they felt like a weight had been lifted off their chest, like the chain that had been wrapped around their ankle since the day the Trickster first was summoned had finally broken off. It was exhilarating and terrifying and made them feel a little dizzy but it was wonderful.

They buried their face in the fabric of William’s hoodie as he carded his fingers through their hair, and for the first time in a long time, Ashe Winter’s felt at home.

[protagonistheavy]

Overwatch and Dead by Daylight could definitely have crossover content with each other as a sort of Halloween-themed event and also because they're the main two games I play nowadays, so they have that in common with each other. Here's my little dreamlist of content I'd want to see + a copy of that list in case you throw the first one in the trash.

In Overwatch:

Huntress Junker Queen. This would probably be the feature skin, since Huntress is so iconic, and I think this is the best match between characters. JQ's knife is turned into a hatchet for sure, and her ultimate would include some of the entity's crows flying around and squawking; maybe her ult voice line would be changed to "Time to be sacrificed!"/"Take 'em to the entity's realm!" Absolutely would come with a voice line of humming the Huntress's lullaby.

Trapper Junkrat. He's the only hero with a bear trap, after all, and Trapper's mask would look pretty fitting on Junkrat. Yeah the personality doesn't match lol but I think that's part of the charm. Would pair well with an emote where Junkrat sets a trap ala Trapper style, but then steps into it by accident and kicks it off. This would probably be the "free" skin they let you earn.

Clown Roadhog. Yeah pretty much all the junkers get in on this event. Both have the big boy body type of course. Hog's breather-bottle would be turned into a glass bottle like the Clown's, and his hook would resemble a hook from the entity's realm, which he'd definitely have an extra amount of hook-based voice lines to play with.

Skull Merchant Symmetra. This is maybe the most wild one lol but I think it's a good combo, with Skull Merchant representing the more-modern angle of DBD content. Sym probably has the best matching body type, and her turrets can definitely take the appearance close to that of Skull Merchant's drones. Her gun would also skin very well into the Skull Merchant's claw, I think. I could also see Widowmaker fitting here instead.

Spirit Moira. The Banshee skin is already pretty close to what to picture here. I'm not sure if Overwatch could get away with having the mangled/floating body parts, but it'd look damn cool if they could. Moira works well with her vanishing, and she could be given a cooler melee animation by drawing the Spirit's sword to attack, perhaps. Plus an emote that replicates the Spirit using her phase, going stiff, and reappearing somewhere close by.

Weapons charms could be all sorts of DBD icons, including totems, pallets, med kits, flashlights, and toolboxes.

A DBD-inspired 4v1 game mode.

In DBD:

Roadhog Clown. Yeah these two just straight-up swap games. Roadhog is certainly the "scariest" character from Overwatch so he's a shoe-in, and again, he just has that right body type and personality. Not much to note cosmetically other than perhaps changing the knife to be like Roadhog's hook.

Reaper Gunslinger. Once again, Reaper is one of Overwatch's only spooky characters, so he probably has to be worked in. I know cowboy stuff is more up Cassidy's alley, and Ashe also has the ADS weapon, but neither of them are really the right vibe for DBD. Even with Reaper, I imagine they'd have to play up his creepiness a little more.

Genji Trickster. Lmao. Genji probably counts somewhere as the third scariest Overwatch hero. Knives easily become shurikens, his bat easily becomes a katana. Maybe they'd want to go for a spookier inspiration for Genji, like using his Blackwatch skin for inspiration.

Tracer, Soldier 76, Mercy, and D.va skins for survivors. Not sure who would exactly fit into who, but these seem the most like "survivor" heroes, especially in the way they play. Tracer and Soldier are known for their speed, and Mercy and D.va feel "helpless" when hunted down. These are definitely the heroes who'd be most fucked-over if you took away their weapons in a slasher scenario.

Charms could include the OW logo, health packs, the elimination skull marker, various weapons from heroes, Winton...

Yeah the content is probably a little more favored towards Overwatch in such a crossover, what with it being easier to translate stuff out of DBD rather than into it. That said, DBD has also tried opening itself up to more categories than just straight-up horror, and in a way I see these games sort of as cousins what with their similar release times. Idk, something about these two franchises feel like they'd come together well.

[trickster-kat]

Every Book/Manga I read in February 2023

Ice and Ember by @karsakmelanie

Fatal Fae by @chandellelavaun & @mmonterobooks

Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire (1-5) by Naoki Serizawa & CAPCOM

Wicked is the Reaper by @nishajtwrites

Angels of Death (1-12) by @hskzkrnkrn

Darkblood Academy Book 2: Supernatural Slayer Squad by @gkderosa

Alora by @meganlinski

Black Crow by @jlweil

Crown of Bones by @a.k.wilder

The Faerie Pawn by @michellemadow

Cinderella Assassin by Allie Burton

The Vision of Escaflowne (1-8) by Katsu Aki

The Vampire Trick by @michellemadow

Court of Ice and Ash by @authorljandrews

The Beast Within by @serena_valentino_author

A Dance with the Fae Prince by @elise.kova

Fantasy of Frost by @kellystclare

Mad as a Hatter by @kendramorenoauthor

The Princess Games by @cordeliakcastel

The Long Goodnight by Selene Charles

Crown of Moonlight by @km.shea

Resident Evil: Heavenly Island (1-5) by Naoki Serizawa & CAPCOM

Before Beauty by @brittanyfichterfiction

Hooked by @itsemilymcintire

Trapped in Wonderland by @danihootsauthor

As Old as Time by @lizbraswell

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by rickriordan

Kiss the Fae by @nataliajaster

[militibus-ex-umbra]

hollowghouluta​:

This was something odd for a human to say to him. Of course, unless he had dealings with ghouls before. But then that would mean that he would already know what Uta was and wouldn't need to ask him that question.

"Nope, just another person like you." he lied stoically. "Besides, if I was something other than human why would I tie you up?"

Goro let out a huff of frustration, he couldn’t counter why the other did bother tying him up. At the same time however he didn’t believe his lie about being human either. There was more going on here then he knew about. That much was for certain.

“Fair enough. But if I can ask another question, why am I still alive?” He asked looking at the man who had managed to capture him.

[pupsmailbox]

FAIRY︰ELF ID PACK

NAMES︰　adelina.　aeon.　aether.　aimee.　alaina.　alette.　alfre.　alvar.　ami.　amy.　aoibhann.　archer.　ash.　aubrette.　aubri.　aura.　aurora.　avery.　ayesha.　barry.　basil.　bell.　belle.　berry.　blaze.　bloom.　blossom.　bolt.　briar.　brooke.　calypso.　caspian.　cassian.　celeste.　charlotte.　clover.　collin.　corbin.　cosmo.　crow.　dahlia.　dalia.　damien.　dela.　dew.　dewdrop.　dewey.　diana.　dianna.　drop.　elfie.　elida.　elisa.　ella.　ellie.　elliot.　elly.　elm.　elvenia.　elvina.　eros.　fae.　faebelle.　faeriette.　faette.　fairiette.　faith.　fallin.　fawn.　fay.　faye.　fayetta.　fayette.　faylinn.　felix.　ferun.　feya.　finch.　fleur.　flix.　flora.　frost.　glimmer.　glow.　gray.　holly.　hope.　ilayda.　iradessa.　iris.　ivy.　jinx.　jynx.　keijo.　lendabair.　lili.　lilli.　lillie.　lilly.　lily.　linetta.　loona.　luna.　lynette.　mariam.　mariposa.　mayblossom.　meadow.　melody.　migina.　mina.　mischette.　mischie.　mischievelle.　mischievette.　moon.　moth.　musa.　nix.　nixie.　nymph.　nymphelle.　nymphette.　nymphie.　nyx.　odette.　olette.　oliver.　onyx.　opal.　periwinkle.　petal.　pix.　pixi.　pixie.　poppy.　rose.　rosemary.　satu.　shayla.　shaylah.　shayleen.　sheelin.　starla.　stella.　síobhra.　tania.　tanya.　tatania.　tiana.　tinca.　tink.　tinka.　tinker.　tinkerbell.　tinkerbelle.　titania.　trick.　trickselle.　tricksette.　trix.　tryck.　tryx.　tunder.　tünde.　tündér.　vidia.　whim.　whimsey.　whimsie.　whimsy.　willow.　wing.　älva.

PRONOUNS︰　bloom/bloom. dew/dew. dust/dust. elf/elf. fae/fae. fae/faer. fae/faerie. fae/faery. fae/fairy. fai/fai. fai/fairy. fai/fairytale. fairy/fairie. fairy/fairy. fay/fay. flight/flight. flower/flower. frog/frog. honey/honey. jest/jest. jinx/jinxe. joke/joke. mischie/mischief. mischie/mischievous. mischief/mischief. mischief/mischievous. moss/moss. mush/mushroom. oak/oak. pix/pix. pix/pixie. prank/prank. shimmer/shimmer. shine/shine. shroom/shroom. spark/spark. spark/sparkly. sparkle/sparkle. spring/spring. sprite/sprite. trick/trick. trick/trickster. vae/vaer. ven/venus. wing/wing. ✨. 🦋. 🧚🏻‍♀️.

[the-mortuary-witch]

LOKI

WHO IS HE?

Loki is the Norse god of mischief and trickery. He is known for his unpredictable and manipulative nature, which frequently involves playing practical jokes or pranks on other Gods, mortals, and giants. He is also the God of fire, and he has a strong connection to the underworld and the realm of the dead. Loki is often portrayed as a shapeshifter who can take on the form of various animals, including snakes, foxes, bats, and even horses. He is also often associated with fire, creativity, innovation, and destruction.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: his appearance in Norse mythology can vary greatly, depending on the source. In some depictions, he is described as being a tall and handsome male figure with red hair and a beard. In other depictions, he is described as being a more feminine or androgynous character, with long and straight red hair, along with smooth and pale skin.

Personality: Loki is a clever and devious character, known for his ability to manipulate and deceive others with his cunning and wit. He is also known for his unpredictable nature, his tendency to get himself into trouble, and his proclivity for causing chaos and disorder. He is often seen as a trickster and a troublemaker, who enjoys creating disruption and chaos.

Symbols: serpents, wolves, ax, raven, masks, fire, Bjarken and Logr Runes, fishing nets, earthquakes, infinity snake and ouroboros, number 8, chaos star, runes that spell out his name: Laguz, Othala, Kenaz, Isa as well as the rune Hagalaz, and Helmet of Dread or the Helmet of Horror

God of: mischief, trickery, and fire

Culture: Norse and Germanic

Plants and trees: mistletoe, birch, common Haircap moss (Loki’s Oats), bentgrass (Loki’s Grass), cinnamon, dandelion, beech, blackthorn, elder, elm, ivy, juniper, mullein, thistle, mint, holly, cedar, juniper, elder, clove, patchouli, tobacco, willow, and yew

Crystals: jade, obsidian, sapphire, amethyst, garnet, citrine, black tourmaline, serpentine, carnelian, fire opal, black onyx, cat’s eye, xenotime, chrysoberyl, and labradorite

Animals: salmon, birds (crows, ravens, falcon, and vultures), flies, goats, flea, horses, wolves, serpents, foxes, spiders, and wasps

Incense: dragon's blood, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, basil, cinnamon, pine, wild berry, rum incense, and anything sweet and musky

Colours: green, gold, black, violet, yellow, orange, and red

Numbers: 4, 8, and 13

Zodiac: Gemini

Tarot: The Fool, The Tower, The Devil, The Wheel of Fortune, Page of Cups, and Seven of Swords

Planets: Mercury and Venus

Days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Lokablót, April Fool’s Day, Yule, Mabon, Samhain, Friday the 13th, the 13th of each month, and Lokabrenna Day

Parents: Fárbauti and Laufey

Siblings: Odin (blood brother), Helblindi, and Býleistr

Partners: Angrboda, Sigyn, and Glut

Children: Fenrir, Jörmungandr, Hel, Váli, Narfi, and Sleipnir (Odin’s horse)

MISC:

• Fire: Wagner combined Loki with Logi, the fire god, in his Ring Cycle. And ever since, Loki has been associated with fire and magic  in pop culture. There are some very iffy pieces of evidence that Loki might have had some historical connection with fire (e.g., the Snaptun stone and medieval folklore about the Ash Lad) but the scholarly consensus is “Nope, blame Wagner.” That said, fire, with its dual roles of creation and destruction, enlightenment and passion, is a pretty potent symbol for Loki even if it doesn’t have a historical basis.

• Red hair: Loki’s hair colour is never mentioned in the lore, and there are some illuminated Icelandic manuscripts in which he is shown as a blond or brunette. The fire god mistake mentioned above probably popularized the redhead image. (Interestingly, Thor is canonically a redhead.)

• Fishing Nets: in Gylfaginning, Loki weaves a fishing net while on the lam and hiding from the Aesir. (The story kind of implies it’s the first fishing net, although Ran is also credited with inventing them elsewhere.) Loki turns into a salmon to escape but ends up being caught with his own creation,

• Earthquakes: the prose epilogue to Lokasenna claims that earthquakes are caused by Loki writhing in pain when Sigyn leaves to empty her venom-catching bowl.

• Masks: while Odin, not Loki, takes the name of Grímnir (the masked one) in the lore, masks are a fairly logical thing to associate with a shapeshifter.

FACTS ABOUT LOKI:

• Name: Loki is named after the Norse word "loki," which means "mischief maker" or "trickster."

• Role: in Norse mythology, Loki is known as a chaotic and mischievous figure who frequently causes problems for the God’s.

• Relationships: the son of the frost giant Fárbauti and the giantess Farbauti, and is the brother of the Goddess Hel.

• Origin: he is a Jötunn or giant who is the son of the Jötunn Fárbauti, which means "dangerous strike."

• Associations: Loki is connected to the realms of chaos and trickery and is often seen as a troublemaker and instigator of conflict.

• Connection to Thor: he is the half-brother of Thor, and has several encounters with the god of thunder. In one famous example, Loki tries to trick Thor into drinking a powerful liquor called "Módrunar," which causes him to become extremely drunk.

• Powers: he is a powerful deity with a wide range of abilities, including shapeshifting, sorcery, illusions, and knowledge.

• Association with Trickery: Loki is closely associated with the concept of trickery, often utilizing his skills as a master manipulator to cause trouble for the God’s.

HOW TO INVOKE LOKI:

The best way to work with Loki is to respectfully is to approach him with sincere devotion and reverence. He is a God of mischief and chaos, so a certain level of humor is appropriate when working with him, but that doesn't mean you should take him lightly or treat his power with disrespect. To worship him respectfully, make an offering, either something tangible or a gesture like writing a poem or performing an act of mischief and chaos in his name. Be genuine and open in your intention, and don't be afraid to get a little mischievous yourself.

Some ways to works with Loki include:

• Doing things that embody his energy and traits, such as pranks or mischief

• Making offerings to him, whether physical or spiritual

• Creating a dedicated altar space

• Studying and researching Norse mythology, particularly his role in it

• Performing rituals and spell casting to seek his guidance and insight

• Meditating on his energy and listening for a response

• Performing acts of chaos and destruction

• Seeking to gain his protection through protection magic or rituals

PRAYER FOR LOKI:

"Great God Loki, bringer of chaos and master of deceit, I come to you seeking guidance and destruction. I offer my heart and spirit and ask for your blessing in this pray.”

"Thank you, Great God Loki, for listening to my words and walking by my side on this journey. I leave this altar/ritual space in your hands, and I ask for your protection and mischief wherever I may go. Hail Loki.”

SIGNS THAT LOKI IS CALLING YOU:

• Feeling a strong attraction or draw to his energy or presence

• Having repeating thoughts or dreams about him

• Feeling drawn to chaos or chaos magic

• You’ll start seeing his name everywhere – in books, on TV, online, etc.

• There might be a sudden change in your life, an unexpected sometimes painful change

• It will seem someone is playing tricks on you, particularly when it comes to your spiritual spaces like your altar

• Be wary of fires that are started in random places

• You might see his symbols or signs everywhere you go including the snake, spider, runes like Hagalaz and Isa, the Chaos star, number 8 or Ouroboros

• The TV show Loki or Marvel character might start popping up everywhere (yes I believe Loki communicates through this guise because it’s a form we know and understand)

• You might already have a connection with Odin, Loki’s brother

• Spiderwebs will appear in your space – in the home, workplace, or vehicle

• Loki’s sacred animals will appear as signs to you including the horse, fly, spider, snake, salmon, vulture, wolf, fox, etc.

• Experiencing signs of change or transformation in your life

• Feeling a sense of rebelliousness or mischief within you

• A sense of giddiness, playfulness, and light-heartedness after praying to him or meditating on his energy.

• Feeling of warmth or presence in the air around you.

• An increased sense of creativity, spontaneity, and a general desire to explore and experiment.

• Feeling a connection with nature or animals in a new or stronger way than before.

• Experiencing unusual or unexpected occurrences that seem a bit too strange to be coincidental.

OFFERINGS:

• Candles, especially black ones.

• * Incense: cinnamon, dragons blood, pine, wild berry, rum incense, and anything sweet smelling, musky, or a mysterious scent would be appropriate.

• Red flowers.

• Crystals, gems, or metals.

• Herbs: dill, ginger, mugwort, cinnamon, peppermint, mint, pepper, sorrel, vanilla, cinnamon, coriander, allspice, comfrey, nutmeg, heather, marjoram, clary sage, and lemon balm.

• Art or poetry.

• Toys, such as the ones you used to play with as a kid.

• Acts of chaos, subversion, or mischief.

• Flowers: daisies, roses, and lilies.

• Hanging mistletoe at Yuletide.

• Foods and drinks: sweet foods (mochi, pixie sticks, cake, chocolate with nuts or funny names, pastries, candy, etc), alcohol, spicy rum, mulled wine, coffee or other caffeinated/energy beverages, honey, and red fruits.

• Knives and daggers.

• Doing something you’re scared of (safely).

• Cinnamon.

• Lunar moth artwork/taxidermy.

• Cool leaves you find.

• Burn things (safely) in dedication to Him.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

• Challenge authority figures and shake things up

• Break rules and defy expectations

• Live a life of surprises and twists

• Explore your trickster side and have some fun with your mischief

• Embrace the shadow-self

• Let your inner child out (if not heal them first)

• Don’t take yourself too seriously.

• Be the devil’s advocate.

• Speak the truth and uphold it. This also involves speaking your mind about politics and issues.

• Express yourself.

• Indulge in art or create art. (Loki loves it when people dive deeply into their creative fire. He also rewards them for it)

• Live life to the fullest.

• Light a candle for him the moment you wake up and during bedtime. (I personally found out that he likes red and green candle but if those are not available, white can suffice).

• Burn some incense (cinnamon, sandalwood and dragon’s blood are some of Loki’s favourites but if he tells you otherwise, it’s okay).

• Stop planning and just be in the moment.

• Embrace chaos (and make it your bitch, as Loki would say).

• Cultivate a sense of mystery and playfulness.

• Be unpredictable and keep your friends on their toes.

• Push your boundaries and experiment with your boundaries.

• Break the norm and be yourself.

• Adopt a prickly succulent baby or an abandoned animal. If you can’t adopt, volunteer in shelters or be a foster paw-rent.

• Collect toys that you will both enjoy.

• Play board or video games.

• Cook meals and eat with him (cook whatever meal catches your fancy and then eat at his altar).

• Hoard jokes, puns and memes (VERY IMPORTANT! Loki loves his humour but in good taste. He seems to dislike and would often refute humor made in bad taste like triggering and racist jokes).

• Give without expecting anything in return.

• Share laughter with loved ones.

• Light a candle in his honour.

• Be kind to those who are outcasted.

• Wear a piece of jewelry that reminds you of him.

• Doodle.

• Watch a fiery sunset.

• Draw him and/or write to him.

• Smiling.