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Top 10 Easy Himalayan Treks for Beginners in India: Your Gateway to the Majestic Himalayas

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Trekking In Nepal For Beginners

Traveling will not be easy unless you do it with your heart and enjoy the journey. As long as you can connect to the path and environment, everything else will fall into place. So, when choosing a destination, go for the best one that makes you feel more comfortable than the top one. Distance, of course, is the key to any trip, so be careful what you choose. Fortunately for Nepal, there are so many easy hiking trails to offer travelers. Most of them are well-marked and pass through the countryside, making it easy for travelers to get around. Those who have just started traveling will be able to enjoy panoramic views from these tours without any pain or extra effort. In addition, the trekking routes are easy to navigate and can be done in a short time. Trekking in Nepal for beginners is less difficult but it is fun and exciting. Each hiking destination offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, beautiful forest trails, and friendly people. Below are the top trekkings in Nepal for beginners.

1. Ghandruk Trek

Ghandruk is an amazing village of Gurung in Annapurna with historic wooden houses, diverse culture, and surrounding mountains. It is only a few hour's drives from Pokhara. The journey starts from Pokhara and goes through Pothana to Ghandruk.  This is one of the best trips for any non-traveler can encounter while visiting Nepal. Towards the wonderful village that showcases Nepalese art and culture. Visiting this remote village is so relaxing that you will forget the fatigue and stress of the journey. Also, it offers a beautiful mesmerizing view of Mount Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli.

2. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is probably the shortest trek in the Himalayas. Those who don't like long treks can approach Ghorepani Poon Hill Treks. It has the easiest and perfect hiking trails to attract other tourists who don't like walking too much. A 22 miles trek through the rushing river and grassy hills in front of Pokhara offers breathtaking views. The trip also includes sightseeing in beautiful villages and rhododendron forests, with the backdrop of the present Annapurna. Even for experienced travelers, it is a great introduction to the Himalayas, especially if the time is less. As a gateway to Poon Hill, Ghorepani also offers beautiful snow-clad trekking. As the hill station lies at an altitude of 3210 meters, you can clearly see Annapurna Massif, Nilgiri Himal, and Dhampus.

3. Lower Manaslu Trek

Trekking to the lower Manaslu is one of the best destinations to explore historical, religious, cultural, ecological, and archaeological places. This tour is a well-supported homestay to better understand the local people and significant information about the people. The trip includes everything from ancient Nepalese culture to archaeological sites and sacred pilgrimages. Tourists can observe different cultures and learn about the religious practices of different ethnic groups while visiting the villages. The Gateway of the Himalayas, the Lower Manaslu Trek is watched with great interest. It offers a beautiful view of snow-capped mountains including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal. The 80 miles trek in Lower Manaslu starts from Ghairung before passing the historical monument, Gorkha Durbar. Its beautiful path reminds the new painting of landscape as it passes through Sirandanda and Laprak.

4. Langtang Valley Trek

No matter how many places you have traveled and explored, there is no place where you can find a gem like the Langtang Valley Trek. It provides easy access to trekking for beginners. Anyone who can walk for at least 6-7 hours will do the trip without any problems. Travelers reserve 10 to 12 days to cross the Langtang Valley starting from Syabru Besi. The place is so attractive that you can't stop but stay in the area as long as possible. Make the most of your holiday and visit the beautiful Kyanjin Gompa and taste the local cheese at nearby factories. The town of Langtang was completely destroyed in the April 2015 earthquake. The local people rebuilt the teahouse and lodge and reopened it. The best way to help people in this area is to visit this place. Langtang Valley Trek is an interesting and beautiful trek in the Langtang region. It is famous for offering beautiful views of mountains, hidden culture, and the Himalayan range of Langtang. It’s just 137 km far from the capital city of Katmandu. This trek will give you ample opportunities to create an unforgettable experience while trekking in the Himalayas.

5. Everest Panorama Trek

Everest Panorama Trek is a short and beautiful trek in the Everest region, also known as the Khumbu region. The fantastic Everest Panorama Trek in the Khumbu region allows you to enjoy the most beautiful, spectacular, and mesmerizing Himalayan views in the world. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, you will take an exciting flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Walking through the beautiful forest of rhododendrons, fir, pine, etc, you will reach the tourist center of Everest region, Namche Bazar. A refined small town surrounded by many green hills and snow-capped mountains. Here, you will find many services from ATMs to WiFi, various types of food varieties, etc.

6. Dhorpatan Trek

Located west of Pokhara, Dhorpatan can be walked in a short time without any difficulty. As the only hunting reserve in Nepal, the sanctuary allows visitors to hunt certain animals in certain areas, but we recommend that you do not do so. Instead, you should enjoy the moment and discover as many wild animals as possible the starting point of the Dhorpatan Trek is Beni, a beautiful and picturesque town in the Myagdi region. Dhorpatan Trek is one of the authorized hunting areas of Nepal and was established in 1987 with an area of ​​1,325 km 512sq in Dhaulagiri Himal in western Nepal in the Rukum, Myagdi, and Baglung districts. It stretches at an altitude of 2,850m to 5,500m, 9,350m to 18,000ft with large wildlife reserves, national parks, and magnificent views of the Himalayan range that add spectacular beauty to the human race. The most remarkable combination of game reserves that only forces the world to know the true beauty of Nepal. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is divided into six zones for hunting organization purposes. The altitude of the reserve ranges from 2,850m to 7,000m, which gives us a great view of the mountains of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek and Annapurna Trek. Dhorpatan is the main place for blue sheep and the main target for hunters.

7. Helambu Trek

With easy and short routes, Helambu is the best trek in Nepal for beginners. It is a great choice for beginners because the city itself is only 80 kilometers far from Kathmandu. So, when you stay here, you will get to know more about their history and native culture. High in the Himalayas, Helambu offers spectacular views of the Jugal Himal and Rolwaling ranges. The route passes through the Shivapuri National Park so visitors can see more wildlife. They can also enjoy seeing the waterfalls, and a bamboo forest filled with rhododendron.

8. Annapurna Panorama Trek

The Annapurna Panorama Trek is a short trek and one of the easiest treks in the Annapurna region. It is suitable for beginners, and people of all ages and includes trips to beautiful places like Ghorepani, Chhomrong, and Tadapani. The tour ends at Tadapani where you will find yourself walking along a road filled with many abundant rhododendron species blessed and descend to Kimche before returning to Pokhara as we return back to Kathmandu for our final departure. Overall, this trip is for anyone who wants to enjoy the magic of northwest Nepal in a short time. So, if you want to go on a beautiful trip that includes village life, mountains, and dazzling views, then trekking in the Annapurnas can be your next thing to do.

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How to get to Everest Base Camp (EBC) from Nepal?

Everest Base Camp is a dream destination for many tourists to see the great Mount Everest. There are two camps in Tibet and Nepal respectively. This guide will explain how to get to Everest Base Camp from Nepal.

There are two camps on Mount Everest

There are two organized Everest Base Camps on opposite sides of the highest mountain in the world - Mount Everest. The one on the Nepal side is called South Base Camp and is at an altitude of 17,598 feet. (5,364m). The other is in Tibet at 17,060 feet (5,200 m) and is known as North Base Camp. These campsites are rudimentary and are used by climbers to ascend and descend on expeditions. When ascending from the Southeast Ridge and Northeast Ridge, South Base Camp and North Base Camp are used respectively.

South Base Camp in Nepal

It is the most popular route for trekking in the Himalayas. Thousands of climbers use this south-facing park every year. To reach here, travelers usually choose a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and start the journey in the morning. This can make the trek more enjoyable. To visit this camp, it is necessary to obtain certain permits and certificates, including Nepal travel permit and foreign travel permit, etc.

North Base Camp in Tibet

North Base Camp is located in Zhaxizong Town, Tingri County, Shigatse Prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region, about 600 kilometers from Lhasa city. Everest Base Camp sits on a narrow pass at the foot of Mount Everest and is the closest point for ordinary tourists to see the world's highest peak.

Visiting a camp in the South is better than in the North

If you are looking for some adventurous trip then you definitely need to visit South Base Camp. There you will get chance to hike to Everest Base Camp. On the way to the EBC there are so many beautiful scenery to explore and enjoy like picturesque villages, terraced fields, and lovely rhododendron and pine forests. There are also many establishments like tents and tea house etc where you can take break for some time.

How to reach South Base Camp from Nepal

Generally speaking, if you are in Nepal and want to go to EBC, you must first apply for a Tourist Group Visa and Travel Permit to enter Nepal. The travel agents based in Kathmandu can help you get them.

From Kathmandu fly to Lukla and proceed to South Base Camp

Many people fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. There are several flights daily that take 25 minutes to arrive. From Lukla, the trek starts to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), a Sherpa town with many hotels, restaurants, shops and more. Since it takes two days to reach this place, it is recommended to rest for a day and enjoy it. Then, for the next two days, the trek continues to Dingboche (4,260m), and a rest day is recommended for more activities. Then, following the trail through Gorakshep, the plateau below Mount Pumori and Kala Patthar, you will take another two days to reach South Base Camp. The entire journey from Lukla to Everest base camp usually takes 8 days.

Kathmandu to Jiri and trek from Jiri to Everest base camp

Another route is from Kathmandu to Jiri, a small town in the lower Everest region, and from Jiri to Everest Base Camp via Lukla. The journey from Jiri to Lukla takes about 3-4 days, but it is not popular but peaceful and pleasant.

After that, from Lukla to Namche Bazaar, the journey continued. And then you can take the same route from Lukla to Everest Base Camp as mentioned above, passing through Dingboche and Gorakshep on the way.

Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and then to EBC

You can fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa first and then choose to drive to Tingri, following the friendly road. After Tingri, you will turn south towards the Mount Everest Natural Reserve, and drive another 100 kilometers to reach the Everest Base Camp. Traveling from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, you will pass Tibetan tourist villages such as Gyantse, Shigatse, Lhatse, as well as famous tourist spots such as Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier. The amazing landscape of the Tibetan mountains makes the trip very interesting and memorable.

Packing list

It is really important to pack your things properly for a safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel experience because it will get cold out there. Here is your list in full:

1. Bring a fleece jacket and down jacket.

2. Wear at least 4 thermal underwear. Also, take at least three to four t-shirts because sweat-absorbent cotton t-shirts will make you cold. A warm long-sleeved jacket is recommended. Take extra warm clothes like a sweater, a pair of thermals, 2 long pants and sweatpants. You can also get 2 pairs of wool socks and sports socks, 2 pairs of wool and synthetic gloves. Take a warm scarf or a muffler as it would be very cold in the mountains, especially above 3000m.

3. Take light and soft shoes or boots that will be useful when visiting nearby places and wear high-quality broken-in shoes for travel. Stock up on the perfect raincoat, woolen hat, sun hat and branded and pre-lined sunglasses.

4. It is recommended to sleep warm and comfortable in the underwear because it will keep you warm in winter. A hot water bottle is recommended.

5. Choose a toilet-friendly, stocked with good SPF sunscreens, travel towels, lip balm, cold cream, body lotion and, for those days you can't shower, baby wipes.

6. Take water purifiers, because you can drink water from lakes and rivers along the way.

7. Prepare your own medical kit which should contain anti-diarrheal medicine, antibiotics for heart or other sinus infections, as it is cold there and can get infected, bring adhesive bandages and adhesive tape.

Other action plans

1. It is wise to take the necessary time to recover from the illness affecting you. Pay attention to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, shortness of breath and lack of appetite, these can be symptoms of upper respiratory infections.

2. Cover up well as the sun is strong here, use good sunscreen and make sure to reapply it regularly, wear long sleeves and long pants.

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last song: when i opened the tag, 'alien blues' by vundabar but currently i'm listening to hozier 'would that i'. as of finishing writing this, radiohead. there you have it.

favourite colour: a deep cherry red. the kind that would make a really lovely lipstick gloss.

last movie/tv show: i'm terrible with shows and movies, but i was watching the bowie doco (moonage daydream) the other day, keeping on brand ik. i also love british comedians so 'would i lie to you?' is probably up there as well.

sweet/savoury/spicy: sweet if it is really well done. i'm talking specifically that one pub down by where i live that for some reason makes the best chocolate lava cake ever. if not, savoury forever.

last thing i googled: beatles guitar songs for beginners. i've decided to relearn guitar and i'm back to the absolute basics.

current obsession: concerts! this is a long-standing love but it is very evident lately. the way concerts down here work is that no one comes for years bc of the trek to aus, and then randomly there's this one month period where everybody is here at once and suddenly i have to choose between favs. that has been this month! hard on the bank account but my soul is thriving with a concert every other week. saw noah kahan, it was life-altering.

last book: i'm between the '50 yrs of led zeppelin' biography by mick wall, and 'anna karenina' by tolstoy atm. (adding it) last fic: blends by rvltn909. finished it yesterday and oh my god. the crime that was me putting it off.

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a day in the life (cardinal copia standalone)

pairing: no pairing

warnings: mild language, terzo brings up in passing that he might get laid tonight

summary: Cardinal Copia is a strange man, but not an unkind man. Often nervous, but with a tendency to read people better than they could perceive of him. It's easy to wonder; just what exactly does this enigmatic man do in a day?

additional note: This is set before the Chapters, Copia has no idea he is related to his brothers, Sister Imperator, or Papa Nihil. But he has his suspicions.

word count: 3.6k

authors note: i want to eat copia alive. also this is my first time writing something like this, so comments and feedback are always extremely appreciated! thank you for taking an interest, i hope you enjoy!

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The dawn is breaking through the sheer curtains on the window, illuminating the dust motes in the air. The small television on the coffee table is still on from the night before, Super Mario 64 still loaded on the screen with the main menu. In front of the television set is a small bed, cloaked in a red duvet, and barely visible under the billowing blanket is a pillow swathed in a Star Wars pillowcase. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader are locked in a stare, a mental battle of fortitude and will. The inhabitant of this room is in a similar mental war with himself. 

Under the blankets Copia is stretched out, one leg up to his stomach while the other one is stretched out like a stick. His cheek is level with his sheets, his lashes languidly brushing the linen below him while he thinks. He knows the first of his alarms is about to go off, his mental clock telling him it is just now turning 6:15, perhaps even 6:10. He knows he has to get up, but he’s dreading leaving the warm confines of his bed. Maybe I could manage to take a small nap between paperwork and my meeting with Imperator today…  He thinks to himself Oh, but I have a Latin for beginners class to sit in and observe for the Siblings certifications… He groans lightly under his breath as he resists the urge to curse, slowly curling into a ball, reaching his hand upwards to peel the duvet back and let his head peek through. He scans the room, not wanting to leave his bed. He blinks once, twice, clearing the sleep from his brain as best he could.

A deep sigh. Knowing he can avoid the day ahead no longer, he throws the duvet off, shivering at the chill of the small room. He knew that Primo rose even earlier than him, and chuckled at the thought of the older man watering his plants in the chill of the early morning dew. Maybe he should swing by the gardens on his way to his office, and say a brief good morning. Compared to his brothers, one stern and the other vivacious, he was slightly more down to earth. (As much as a prolific leader of the church can be.) While he wonders about how he can fit this encounter into his morning, he stretches, promptly cracking his back, a groan creeping out from his mouth. 

Copia pulls himself up, and begins his slow trek to the small personal bathroom he has, staring into the mirror. “A small trim of my mustache, maybe? How else will I keep the Siblings in line?” He chuckles to himself, running his fingers along his jaw. His sideburns could use a small shave, a bit unruly for Copia’s taste. 

 From the other room his alarm goes off, and he makes a light jog to his nightstand. He doesn’t use his phone much, but he has gotten the hang of setting up his alarms. Better than the one before, that nuisance, he thinks to himself. A small chorus of squeaks erupts from the corner of the room, the small chimes of the alarm waking his rats. 

“Yes my little ones, I will feed you soon! As soon as your papa gets clean, I will start your morning.” Copia coos from across the room, and walks back to his shower, turning on the water as hot as it will go. As steam fills the room, he takes the time to walk to the cage across the room in order to stave off the beginning of his busy day. He pops the cage lid on top of it, and reaches his hand in. 

The most mischievous, Sandro, runs up to his hand and gives a curious sniff. Copia runs his hand along Sandro’s spine, the approving wheet wheets making Copias’ lips curl into a soft smile. Francesca, the smallest of his rats, gingerly pats up to his hand and sniffs eagerly. He douses her in gentle scratches on the top of her head. In the corner of the cage his other two (quite large, admittedly) rats, Ira and Faustus, sleep in a delicate heap. 

“Oh, so sweet! I will have to swipe you all some blueberries from the kitchens, the kitchen ghouls will not mind… hopefully. Heh.” He makes a small grimace, remembering the last time a ghoul had seen him sneak out with snacks in the dead of night. They had not said anything, but the silence and their almost hypnotic stare made the embarrassment feel worse than a verbal lashing. Reluctantly, Copia closed the cage latch, and walked to the bathroom. He sighed, swiping his hands over his face. The day must begin, he thought to himself. 

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Copia whined to himself, dropping his head into his hands. He wishes he had stayed in bed, damnit. His day had not been going… south per se, just definitely wonky. 

Papa Emeritus the III had clapped him on the shoulder earlier after their morning meeting, smiling with a small look of gracious pity.

“Cardinal, you do too much of the worrying, si? You are almost as bad as Secondo, just less of the frowning, of course.” He looked at Copia, whose eyebrows had drawn up in worry. “I guarantee you that the day will proceed as calmly as you wish for it to. You may even have time for one of your mid-afternoon naps you enjoy so much.” 

Copia had only sighed. “Perhaps, Papa. I will have to try to pencil it in.” Mentally he threw the idea away as he realized there would be absolutely no time for a catnap after planning his week's itinerary at the meeting they had just left from. 

Papa chuckled. “Of course you should! The Dark One encourages indulgence, who are we to deny his will?” His gaze turned inquisitive as he gazed at Copia. “Have you spoken to my brother about the arrangements for the sermon tomorrow morning? We have run out of black salt.” 

“Please be more specific Papa, you have two brothers.” Copia said, quickly mentally giggling to himself. Probably more from the way Nihil whored himself out all those years ago. But who am I to say, I do not know these things! Copia had to quickly bite his cheek, a nasty habit, as he stopped himself from giggling aloud. 

None the wiser to Copia’s internal quips, Papa Emeritus the III shrugged nonchalantly. “I mean Secondo of course, he is always so fussy about his sermons! Going on and on, he does. I am always asleep by the end, melted to the floor like his precious candles.” Papa smiled at Copia. “I am only joking, you know this? It is always my father who is slumped in the pews.”  

Copia let a cautious grin cover his face at that. Many times he had seen Papa Nihil hunched over in the front pew during midnight mass, curiously still with a measured rise and fall of his back. 

Terzo stopped sharply and turned to the Cardinal as they reached the end of the hallway. “Well, our little chat was nice, but I should be going now. Siblings to talk to, calls to make. You understand.” 

Copia nodded, “Of course Papa, perhaps I’ll see you later?” Copia didn’t mind talking to people, in fact, he looked forward to it. He just often found himself saying the wrong thing at inopportune times. While Terzo was a colorful horndog, he was good fun on occasion. It was more so that Copia hated crowds, he had since he was a child. It was always better for him to rush in and get out as quickly as he could, or wait behind the back of the queue for everyone to trickle out. But he knew Terzo had his side he hid, the one that Copia had only seen when they spoke quietly with a sense of brother-like urgency.

Terzo smiled, his eyes warm as he looked at Copia. “If our paths cross! I will see you at dinner, most likely.” He claps Copia on the shoulder. “If I am not having another meal in my quarters.” He smirks, and makes to saunter off, leaving Copia with only the thought of chasing down Papa Emeritus the II and inquiring about his taste in candles, and preparations for the Black Mass at the end of the week. 

It is now that Copia sits at his desk, his forehead resting on his steepled hands. I will die under a sea of paper. He thinks to himself, and his stomach gives a plaintive growl. With how his day was going, he had only had time to scarf down two cornettos before the early morning meeting, and had been surviving on coffee with cream and an egregious amount of sugar. The caffeine did little to serve him, it only made the absence of food worse. He knew these things, and yet here he was, sipping out of his small saucer of a drink that barely qualified as coffee anymore. 

He sighed, and leaned back in his chair, blinking his eyes which felt syrupy with sleep. He reached his hands up and took off his biretta, running his hands through his mousy brown hair. Maybe he’d have time to take a nice long bath tonight, curl up and pamper his babies? Maybe drive Miss Daisy? He opened his eyes and looked at the mess of expense reports he was currently sorting through. He leaned forward and rested his head against his desk, the cool wood welcoming. Maybe he could rest his eyes for just a few moments, just a break for his brain… 

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“-inal. Cardinal!” 

Copia awoke with a start, his biretta slipping off his head and drifting to the ground pitifully. He flung his body up and jerked his head up to meet the person who woke him up. Papa Emeritus the I stood towering over him, his posture still domineering even in his old age. He stared at Copia, his eyes curiously questioning in the low light of his office- wait. How late was it?

Copia swung his head towards the window and gasped. “Papa! I am so sorry, I- shit.” Embarrassment overtook him. “I, eh, was resting my eyes. The reports and such, they can be, eh… challenging.” Copia angled his face back towards Primo, feeling his face flush. To be caught slacking in his duties by one of the senior most Clergy members… he would think about this moment for years to come. As the owner of the second most employee of the months awards, he hoped this wouldn’t be jotted down in a performance report. 

Papa’s eyes shone in the ambient light of Copia’s tableside lamp, and his face softened by a portion. “Cardinal, it is not as late as you think it is. From the state of your hair, I only think it has been about, hm, twenty minutes or so since you drifted into sleep?” Copia let out an exhale, yet Primo continued. “I only closed the blinds for you. Tell me, do you perhaps have the schedule for next weeks’ pumpkin carving activities for the younger siblings? I need to prepare for the pumpkin harvest with the ghouls.” 

Copia nodded and scrabbled amongst the files on his desk, gingerly pulling out the paper and handing it toward Primo, who deftly took it. 

“Thank you, Cardinal.” Primo spoke firmly, gazing briefly around the room and then looking back at Copia. “I hope you enjoy the rest of your day, I will have a Sibling drop this schedule off here after I’m done looking through.” 

“Of course Papa, take your time” Copia was still fighting off the mortification that Primo had caught him asleep, especially since he was prone to drooling when deep in sleep. He would have to check his desk for any slobber once Papa had made his exit. 

Primo nodded, and walked towards the door to his office, and Copia took the chance while his back was turned to scan the desk for any drool. Luckily, he only saw papers, papers, and more papers. 

“Oh and, Cardinal?” 

Copia perked up and looked towards Papa. “Yes, Papa?”

Papa Emeritus the I smiled, his white eye held a subtle twinkle, belying his age. “You are lucky mio fratello did not find you sleeping on the job. He would never let you hear the end of it.” He swiftly turned to open the door, and slipped out, the door closing with a soft click.

Copia simply nodded, his ears were surely bright red. He hurriedly ran his fingers through his hair, and dropped his head onto his desk. “Shit, I just-ugh!” He was indeed lucky that Secondo had not caught him, the disapproving look and talking to he would have received would have ripped him in two. He just wanted this day to be over, and it was only 2 o’clock! Though he hadn’t smoked one since his novitiate classes, he could go for a cigarette right about now.

He rose up and took a deep breath. He couldn’t wait to be back in his bed, watching a movie, maybe playing his games, and curling up in his sweats. He would light a candle maybe, and then he would slip into blissful sleep. But for now, the work of the Cardinal was not done. Copia picked himself up with a small puff of air, and pushed in his chair behind him. He needed to go supervise the Latin class, and then check on the preparations for midnight mass for later in the week. He wanted nothing more than a nice coffee. 

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Compared to earlier when Copia had wanted a coffee, now all he wanted was a stiff pineapple daiquiri. The sit-in observation at the Latin lesson had gone well (The siblings were sure to pass their certifications with flying colors, Sister Bianca was good at what she did).

However, the midnight mass preparations had gone to shit. The candles the clergy usually used were out of stock, and they weren’t with their current stock. He had even tried to call in a favor with their usual supplier, and they were too stretched thin even with the wiggle room they had. Not for the first time that day, he was beginning to think of just hiding in a nearby storage closet. Not that he had done that before, surely not. (Only once or twice, though he would never speak it aloud).

He made his way to Secondo’s office, his papers nervously crinkled in his hands. He often had the bad habit of wrinkling his papers in thought, and then discovering that they were bent every which way when he inspected them later. Thankfully, no one had ever commented on it, but he had received no shortage of stern looks from his instructors as a young man. 

His feet had led him to Secondo’s office, and he stood there contemplating whether or not to turn around and simply sprint to the nearest room and hide. While he wasn’t actually scared of him, he didn’t want to disappoint him. Copia never wanted to disappoint anyone. Sister had always told him he needed to keep in mind that there will always be somebody who will be disappointed. While these words did little to comfort him, they never really had , he knew they were true. It didn’t lessen the fact that Copia wanted to give good news whenever possible.

Taking a deep breath, he raised his hand to knock on the door when it opened. Copia was only slightly shorter than Secondo, but he still had to raise his head up to meet his eyes. Papa Emeritus’ eyes stared back, his eyes glowering down at Copia. 

“Cardinal, I thought I heard you outside. Please, come in.” His baritone voice floated through the air, and Copia nodded quickly. 

As he stepped inside Secondo’s office, he found himself slightly relaxing. The scent of incense was strong, but not overwhelming. The lighting in the room was minimal, the only sources being the tall lamp adjacent to his desk, and the curtains that blocked the large window to his left. He shuffled in, sitting down at the plush green armchair in front of Papa. 

“So, Cardinal,” Secondo said, letting out a huff as he sat down in his own chair opposite Copia. His hands rose, steepled under his chin as he gazed evenly at Copia. “How are the candle orders for Mass this week coming along?”

Copia sighed, his hands coming to rest on his lap. “Papa, I will not lie, they are… not promising.” He said quickly. 

“Oh? And what exactly is not promising about them?” Papa spoke quietly, his hands uncrossing from under his chin and reaching out, gesturing for the papers currently in Copia’s hands. 

“I have been unable to get in contact with anyone who has them in stock. Papa, I don’t suppose you know anyone?” He leaned forward, handing the manilla file of papers to him. He was hoping, praying even, that Secondo might be able to help him. Besides the expense reports still sitting menacingly on his desk back in his office, Copia still had to sort through the mail he had received during the weekend. 

Secondo hummed, his gloved fingers flicking through the order forms. “I do.” He said simply, his eyes still looking over the papers Copia had handed him. “I can get in touch with someone. Consider it done, I’ll have a ghoul drop the finished form off in your office by the morning.” He locked eyes with Copia, a subtle smirk on his lips. “They didn’t let you call in your favor from last year, hm?” 

Copia shook his head, his anxiety rapidly fading. “No, they did not. They said they didn’t know what I was talking about, I think it may have been a lie.” He chuckled softly. 

Secondo scoffed, letting the papers fall from his hands back into the manilla folder on his desk. “Inutile (useless). We need to change providers, I believe.” 

Copia sighed, nodding quickly. “I agree, Papa. Thank you for your help.” He smiled softly at him. 

Secondo nodded, a subtle smile sent towards Copia. “Of course, Cardinal.” He cleared his throat, raising an eyebrow at him. “Now, I believe you have some expense reports from Terzo’s trip to Los Angeles to work through. I wouldn’t want to be you, especially with how much that idiota (idiot) spends on his hotel rooms. How a man could need that many extra towels is beyond me.” He shook his head with a barely audible scoff, leaning back in his chair and letting his eyes close. Copia could see where the papal paint around his eyes had begun to crease, the wrinkled skin underneath peeking through. But just as quickly as he had seen it, Secondo had met his gaze once more. 

Copia rose from his chair, ignoring the twinge in his lower back. “Yes, Papa, of course.” He nodded once more towards him, and then walked quickly to his office door. He heard Secondo sigh from behind him, and the scratch of his pen against paper. And as Copia closed the door as quietly as he could manage, he let out a deep breath. One less thing off of his plate, he said to himself.

—

And just as quickly as the day seemed to slide downhill, it leveled out just as quickly. Copia briskly walked down the Abbey hall, looking to his right to gaze out the window as he passed by. The gentle rays of the last hours of sunlight shone through the glass, just soft enough to light the way without blinding him. Through the sunlight he could see the nearby forest, the green boughs of leaves bouncing in the summer breeze. He could see dots of picnic blankets dotting the courtyard, no doubt Siblings and ghouls wanting to take in the weather while they could. And even when the sun fell down below the skyline, he knew those same people would lay under the waning gibbous until the lightning bugs went to sleep. 

Copia smiled to himself. His reports were done, his belly full from the light dinner he had with Sister in the corner of the dining hall, and his back had popped when he rose from his office chair earlier. No more candle crisis either! 

As he opened the door to his quarters, bumping the door open with his hip as he held onto the small plate of fruit, he grinned at the sound of his rats squeaking from the corner. 

“Yes, I hear you bambini (babies), I have a surprise!” He cooed as he shut the door, quickly walking over the elaborate setup in the corner. All of his precious rats were up, their delightful little faces peering curiously through the bars. Ira and Faustus were now awake, pawing at the wire. Copia set the plate of fruit down on the adjacent nightstand, his hands quickly unfastening the top of the cage so he could look in from above. 

“Ah, sì, naturalmente, (yes, of course). I have not forgotten my promise! Look at all of you.” He whispered, his hands dipping into the soft bedding below to pick up Francesca. He holds her to his chest, reaching one hand over to grab a piece of diced apple. He hands it to her, a delighted smile gracing his face as he watches her small paws gingerly hold the apple and raise it to nibble upon. 

“Yes, cara ragazza, it’s all for you. Don’t gorge yourself.” He giggles, his hands holding her close to his chest as her tail wraps around his wrist for safety. His rats below squeak plaintively, clearly offended that he had picked Francesca up first. He laughs at the way Sandro has risen onto his back feet, reaching out to him. 

“Yes, you will all have some, I promise. Abbi pazienza! (Have patience!).” He shakes his head in false exasperation, his heart swelling with the warm feeling of a day well done, a duty well fulfilled. 

And he also has time to play Dr. Mario.

[biomic]

Hi! I see a lot of screenshots and such from your blog for things like (I believe) Kamen Rider(?) I might be wrong please forgive me if so. I have always had a sort of vague interest in sentai media but never knew good hopping on points, do you have any personal recommendations for where an absolute beginner might jump in to watch shows like that?

if you're interested in tokusatsu, you can really start anywhere that looks cool or interesting to you! most seasons, aside from some anniversaries and the very rare sequel show, are pretty self-contained for the most part. diehard fans will make a big deal out of "good and bad starting points" but the truth is every show has been someone's first and hooked them on the genre, even the "bad" seasons (the poor quality of which is often exaggerated by fandom anyway) or the experimental entries not indicative of the wider franchise they're part of

but! if you want some real beginner friendly, you'll-probably-have-fun-with-this toku, my go-to recs for The Big Three™:

if you want to follow a team of heroes grow together as they fight evil in increasingly silly scenarios, super sentai's probably the series for you (and my favorite ^_^)

watch kiramager if you want a straightforward throwback to classic sentai. it's a back-to-basics season that gives you a good baseline of what sentai as a whole can be, while elevated enough by its stellar cast and infectious energy so as to never feel generic

shinkenger takes a more dramatic approach to the usual sentai formula, following a team of samurai recruited to serve under a lord who isn't telling them everything he knows. an incredibly stylish show that's almost sure to leave an impression

kamen rider began as a tragic hero, kidnapped by the villainous organization shocker and turned into a cyborg against his will, ultimately escaping and using his newfound abilities to put an end to their evil. since the original story, kamen rider has gone through a whole host of various different tones and storylines, arguably becoming the most versatile of the big franchises, though certain elements remain consistent like the near ever-present bug motif or our heroes using powers derived from evil for the sake of good

created in the wake of the 2011 tohoku earthquake disaster, kamen rider fourze was made with the goal to make children smile again, and that desire led to something really special. arguably The Power of Friendship™ show to end all others, and while its upbeat tone might not exactly be in line with Classic Kamen Rider™, it stands as a great entry point thanks to the passion behind it and its clear love for the genre

probably best experienced as blind as possible, kamen rider build is a rollercoaster of a series full of high stakes, mystery, intrigue, and Heated Drama Between Men™. if you want something more serialized that'll keep you on the edge of your seat throughout, build's one of the very best

i also wanna mention kamen rider gotchard, the currently airing series! we're only 8 episodes in at the time of this post, so you could catch up quick while still going through the backlog. very much a back-to-basics season, introducing pokemon-style creatures for our protagonists to catch in addition to the usual superheroics. it's been pretty cute so far :)

ultraman is a sci-fi series that typically follows a defense team created to defend the earth from aliens and kaiju, aided by the giant of light, ultraman. as opposed to the other two franchises where there's often a serial plot to follow and a centralized villain faction, ultra typically thrives with telling standalone sci-fi stories, usually aligning with a show's overarching theme and often compared to shows like star trek or the twilight zone, though recent seasons have been more willing to switch up the format

ultraman x is for anyone who's ever asked, "but... what if we could be friends with godzilla?" young XiO scientist daichi becomes bonded with the alien ultraman x and work together to protect the earth and fight for a future where humans, aliens, and kaiju can coexist. to me this is like, the platonic ideal of what ultraman is, and a perfect starting point because of it. also features several crossover episodes with past ultra seasons throughout the show, but it's all still very new-viewer friendly and could even entice you to check out some of those shows yourself!

ultraman orb, the 50th anniversary of the series, changes course by making the defense team a background component in favor of following amateur investigators and the mysterious, lone wanderer who's suddenly entered their lives (hint: he's ultraman). another iconic entry in the Heated Drama Between Men Cinematic Universe and a nice balance between ultra's classic status quo and a more modern ongoing narrative

i'd also be remiss not to mention the currently airing ultraman blazar, which i unfortunately have not been able to keep up with due to outside circumstances but have heard NOTHING but glowing praise for. it's simulcast on youtube every week with english subtitles AND an optional english dub!

pretty much all of these can be snagged over at nyaa(.)si, and x and orb can be watched legally over on tubitv(.)com!

[werewolfetone]

hello! i found your blog through the star trek meme post, do u have any recommendations for beginners that would like to actually know what’s going on?

Let me first apologise for taking so long to answer this ask which was sent in uh. february. anyway #1 you should familiarise yourself with northern irish history (thomas hennessy's a history of northern ireland and atq stewart's the narrow ground are good but neither covers the troubles in their entirety; for that the most accessible and comprehensive option imo is peter taylor's trilogy about the subject, which can also mostly be found in documentary form on youtube. say nothing by patrick radden keefe is also very accessible, especially, imo, if you happen to be american) and #2 you should actually listen to northern irish people (online, irl, in the various books & articles which have been published about it, etc) about their politics rather than either assuming you automatically know best or listening to what someone who has 0 experience with the situation thinks. and #3 get your news about northern ireland from somewhere other than tumblr. I really don't care how you do this just pleaseeee the next time someone posts the star trek meme go and actually research whatever it is they've posted it in reaction to because some of the things it's posted for... well they simply don't merit that sort of reaction

[misscalming]

DND WITH THE TOS CREW

Scotty : 10/10- does the best voices - quick at the maths part - strongly influenced by Gaelic folk stories - makes cool puzzles to solve - runs the most G rated campaigns out of everyone - swears sometimes and apologises for it - really likes teamwork and found family tropes - makes cool as fuck props - dresses up as a wizard - very wholesome - super passionate - beginner friendly -

Uhura : 8.5/10- actually keeps the players on task - good at organising shit - probably makes up cool fictional languages/texts to decipher - makes cool puzzles for players to solve - u feel a little stupid when you can't solve the really hard riddles tho -

Bones : 7/10 - has zero patience - would either rage quit or make the bosses impossible to kill - takes sick pleasure out of taking away everyones hit points - runs the shortest campaigns - kills off everyone as quickly as possible - only became DM after agreeing to play dnd but only if he could be the DM - you miss one session and you come back to see your character has lost 3 limbs and is on 2 hit points

Kirk : 10/10 - goofy voices - makes the best NPCs - kinda gets distracted by players' discussions - runs some of the longest and weirdest campaigns out of the lot - makes heaps of props (not quite as good as scotty's but close) - low key a people pleaser and indulges really dumb side quests the players make up like finding the toilets or some shit - basically all the main "important to the plot" NPC's he plays are hard flirts - has spare dice for everyone - makes awesome stories and great at entertaining everyone with his villain speeches - gets really upset but tries to hide it when you have something on and miss a session and you feel really bad because he puts a lot of effort into the campaign and it means a lot to him - would love to sit down and make character sheets with beginners but doesn't have the time :(

Spock : 7/10- great atmosphere - will put on Vulcan music and vividly describe some waterfall for 30 minutes - kinda boring? - but okay if you like poetry - doesn't let you mess with the NPCs or do ridiculous shit - says "Are you sure you wish to do that?" a lot - impossible to beat bosses - "love wins" every fucking time and fighting never actually solves anything - cock blocks u from the NPCs :( - does not have spare dice for everyone and will make u leave if you don't bring your own dice - no variety in the roles he can play - every npc is just a Spock self insert clone lol - doesn't give you time to think about what to do or let you talk to other players if their characters are physically separated from your own for "realism"

Chekov : 6/10 - communist manifesto role play - feels like you're in an episode of Seinfeld on crack - makes really confusing plots with twenty storylines and thinks he's a literary genius - does really bad accents - spits when he gets too into it - which is often - if you sit a few chairs away and are there for some nonsensical shit he's the dm for you - takes it so seriously you have to laugh - Spock just silently stood up and left after 3 minutes of the first session and never came back - makes really good drawings of everyone's characters tho - just a bad star trek episode in dnd form

Sulu : 4/10 - doesn't really know what he's doing - god his voice tho - forgets the rules sometimes - "uhh what happened last session again?" - "What happened to (insert NPC name here)?" - "Oh- uhh they died, moving on" - doesn't have the drive to be the DM at all really - probably makes nice stories which criticise capitalism - makes you bring your own dice, character sheet and miniatures

Chapel : 6/10 - accidentally shows everyone her notes - lets the players run the game - spends half the time flipping through the handbooks looking for random monsters to throw in on a whim - dedicates herself to her speeches - likes player debates - pretty good at steering the plot

[track2hack]

15.09.2024

SO absolutely stoked with mister Ed today!! And yes I have just woken up from a 3hr nap to post this 😅🙈

I really threw myself in the deep end trying to attend the NZSRA All Breeds show with him after I’d just gotten him back not even a month ago, he hadn’t been ridden all week (except a quick jaunt on Saturday) and it was a cold drizzly rainy day, but he was foot perfect as always! We had the hairiest horse with the longest mane by far but he only missed out on placing in 2 classes - so so so happy with him! Lots of compliments from the judges and people on the sideline, he’s just such a dude 🥳🙌

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Inhand:

Best presented - unplaced

Best walk - 1st (those months of trekking paid off 🤭)

Best trot - unplaced

Best gelding (4yo+) - 5th

Best handler - 6th

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Ridden:

Best presented - 5th

Best walk - 3rd

Beginner - 3rd

Green standardbred over 158cm - 5th

Best paced - 3rd

Best mannered - 5th (he was so over it at this point he kept stopping to poo 🙈)

Best rider - 3rd (I feel like I’ve probably got this and mannered mixed up but I can’t actually remember, I was having too much fun 😅)

—

HUGE thanks to mum my biggest supporter who I couldn’t do any of this without, and to the NZSRA for hosting such a nice chilled out day! And to everyone at the show who were all so lovely to talk to and so welcoming to us total newbies 🥰

The biggest kudos goes to my special wee man Eddie, to whom I’m totally grateful for coming into my life and being my bestest buddy and putting up with me faffing and fluffing around ❤️

Definitely a show we’ll be coming back to! 🤩🤞

[hawkstincan]

Get to know me tag game!

Tagged by @kitkatt0430 thanks for the tag <3<3<3

1. Do you make your bed?

Nope. I dropped making my bed as soon as my mom moved out. Maybe even before that. I sleep on two blankets and under a blanket. It’s just easier. And I toss a lot in my sleep and shits were always on the floor in the morning anyway. So I just stopped wasting my time and energy on making bed 

2. Favorite number?

I consider 666 and 13 lucky ones. And have a soft spot for 6 and 9

3. What’s your job?

Post office. Night shifts. Salary sucks but it’s like two steps from my apartment and I spend most of the shift alone there  

4. If you could go back to school would you?

Honestly? No. I’m too anxious to go back to learning. I dropped out the first time around. And I don’t really have passion for any subject to put myself through this kind of struggle. If I ever find something worth it maybe, but for now no      

5. Can you parallel park?

Nope, I’ve never learned how to drive

6. Do you think aliens are real?

I don’t have a strong opinion. But with the size of the Universe? I thinks that’s quite a possibility 

7. Can you drive a manual car?

Nope, I’ve never learned how to drive

8. What’s your guilty pleasure?

Hmm, Catwoman (2004) and other movies/shows I love but they are considered bad. And yeah, I know that catwoman is bad. But Halle Berry is so beautiful! And I have working eyes! (A Beginner's Guide to Endings on the other hand rated like 6 on imdb. I? I unironically think it’s a masterpiece) 

9. Tattoos?

Yep! I have four for now: snake biting its tail on my right ankle (it goes around the ankle like a bracelet);  flying crow on my right hand below the elbow; mass effect inspired geth crawling on my left shoulder and lightning and snowflakes (if you’re thinking it was inspired by ship you are right) all over my left hand below the elbow. Lightning goes on my palm and point finger. If I have more ‘spare’ money… I’ll get some more. I have ideas and places. 

10. Favorite color?

Purple since I fell in love with hawkeye. And it was black for the most of my life. I still love black. 

11. Favorite type of music?

Rock. Or metal? Or hard rock? I never thought too much about the types. So lets say rock. All the rock 

12. Do you like puzzles?

Kinda? I like them but they are usually very hard for me to solve. And I hate feeling stupid. I like idea but rarely try to really solve them

13. Any phobia?

Insectophobia. I can’t even go near some bugs. Just nope. I once almost jumped under the car to avoid a bug 

14. Favorite childhood sport?

Badminton. We never played by any rules. Just ‘do everything you can to keep the shuttlecock in the air’. And I was good at it. At school we once played with tennis rackets for almost two hours. Good times  

15. Do you talk to your self?

All the time xD Sometimes aloud. “You are a strong capable woman you CAN STOP READING AND FINISH THIS” can be heard every shift from me to me. Luckily I’m the only one hearing this xD 

16. What movies do you adore?

Wrath of Man and Pacific Rim and all Resident Evil movies (with Milla Jovovich) and 10 Things I Hate About You and Bring It On and MASH and From Dusk Till Dawn are my comfort movies/shows. I love the Critters trilogy. I love the new Star Trek trilogy. Nightmare on Elm Street (old ones). The Gentlemen. Old Guard. Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (I rewatched it like four times in a row). The Suicide Squad. The Boondock Saints. Ten Inch Hero. Drive Angry… Well. Like. I have weird taste in movies I guess? (I’ve mentioned only movies I saw more than 5 times)    

17. Coffee or tea?

Coffee. I can't find balance with tea. It’s either tasteless or makes me sick because it’s too strong. Coffee I can drink non stop. Hot and cold, instant and beans. I love the bitter taste of coffee.   

18. First thing you wanted to be growing up

Veterinarian, I think. I always loved animals and thought that being the one to heal them is the best career ever

Tagging (no pressure): @holycafe, @nixie-deangel, @luna-shimizu, @bedalk, @madsteacup, @mommalosthermind, @eaion, @thing2dani and whoever feels like participating :3

[roleplayolyhedrons]

Where Do I Start?

Hint: It's not with D&D's 5th Edition.

If you’re looking to break into tabletop roleplaying games, you might be feeling like you’re trying to drink water from a firehose, or worse.

My recommendation?

Stay the f*ck away from Dungeons & Dragons, at least the three-volume set spanning over 1,000 pages. Instead, try something lighter.

Not convinced? I don’t blame ya.

Why lighter? you might be asking.

Lighter rulesets allow us to get our bearings, understand some fundamental concepts, and avoid being excluded long before we try to enter the hobby.

Still not convinced?

Think about it this way: When you were a kid, did you just jump on your bike, start peddling, and go a few dozen miles on

Think about it this way, too: You’ve probably played chess, poker, or any number of games. That’s great! You’ve probably played computer roleplaying games. That’s also great.

However, these aren’t the same as playing face-to-face, virtually, or otherwise, a game where you take on a single persona, sometimes more and sometimes other unusual things, interact with other players and their personas and deal with the conflicts and obstacles thrown at you by a referee, game master, or Dungeon Master.

In some roleplaying games, you might play as the player characters (PCs) and the referee. In any case, your imagination, and your ability to think through, play, and experiment is key. Some of these you’ve honed in other games. On the tabletop, you’ll bring them to bear.

These are different in that tabletop roleplaying games require players to go beyond simply clicking the right place, punching in the right combos, or laying down cards in a particular order. You need to think short- and long-term. Death is (mostly) permanent in many roleplaying games—no reloading saves to avoid death (although that should be a mechanic somewhere). You, as a player, need to rely on social skills, such as communication, playing nice, and collaboration with others. You’ll also need to think in terms of mechanics—how does this impact my play in-game, how can I use this to my advantage, etc.? You must manage resources, roleplay, problem-solve, and think creatively and critically to keep adventuring.

Roleplaying games can be easy, and they can be difficult to tackle. The best advice I can give, as an on-again, off-again player is this: Be prepared to fail, die, and have challenges. Also: Be active, negotiate, and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone by being there in the moment.

Where would I start now that roleplaying games have a bit more limelight?

I’d look for the freebies or the under $5/$10 (or whatever is cheaper in your local currency) games. The best places to start are the online quad: Itch.io¸ DriveThruRPG, Indie Press Revolution, and Exalted Funeral.

You also have Amazon and Lulu with some great indie games on those marketplaces, and you can never go wrong seeking out a local or regional game shop. With the COVID era behind us, some of these game shops have opted to sell online and deliver as well (keep an eye out for these shops).

Skim whatever you find, and then start playing with whoever is willing to go along for the ride—there are more out there these days than when I started, and it’s a great aspect of the hobby.

Need some suggestions? Here are a few to get you started (and, no, they aren’t D&D’s 5th edition):

Lasers & Feelings– Loads of people have hacked this game. The original rules are on it (click on the title for the direct link). Great for Star Trek-style games, space opera, and more. Easy to learn and play. Also: Easy to hack for homebrew games and long-term campaigns.

Breathless (Games) – The vast majority of the games built using the Breathless system are inexpensive, lightweight, super hackable, and friendly for beginners (click on the title for the whole catalog).

Cairn– For that classic D&D experience without the rules bloat.

Sherwood– A mixture of medieval fantasy, Robin Hood mythology, and arcane secrets unleashed.

Notorious — A fun science fiction game, with a recent expansion, that has you playing the notorious bounty hunters in a space opera universe similar to Star Wars.

Mothership – Uses a classic d100/particle die system. It’s a great intro to sci-fi OSR games that are easy to learn, play, and hack to meet any group or player's needs.

Ronin – An excellent solo roleplaying game.

Black Hack (Games) – Classic game hack of the original-ish Dungeons & Dragons, which includes sci-fi, fantasy, cyberpunk, and modern hacks of the original rules from The Black Hack (1st and 2nd editions).

P.S. All links above are not affiliate links. Happy exploring!