#but their powers? etc? SCARY

[aroaceleovaldez]

once again thinking about the worldbuilding in the riordanverse of "names are power" / "belief is power."

The Tri were only able to become immortal through convincing enough people to worship them that it became true. Monsters and immortals only exist through continued belief, and if enough people believe that they're dead or gone then it becomes true, like Pan. Their varied forms exist and manifest as they're believed in and called upon. Names call attention and epithets summon aspects. They're acknowledgement. Belief. Putting a name to a concept creates it as an individual.

And that's so fascinating when you start applying it to demigods. How much of their abilities are based on belief in themselves, in expectations of each other, in their parents' expectations of them? We've seen mortal figures who became immortal in some form or another because they were remembered. Even the lares - ancestral house gods, who persist because they're remembered. They have a legacy.

At what point does a demigod achieve that status? Rumors and whispers about them so persistent that they slowly become true. "I heard that Jason Grace is the son of two gods, does that make him a god?" "I heard Percy Jackson defeated a titan single-handedly. That he can create hurricanes without breaking a sweat. That he can control blood." After awhile, after enough rumors, does it become impossible to tell where they end and the legends begin? Isn't that what being a demigod is; half-legend?

[modawg]

i would like percy to blood bend his own blood at least once pls (._.) like that sounds so crazy but the idea of percy getting stabbed or injured to the point that fight or flight starts kicking in causing him to bend his own blood to either kick ass or just live another day is a CRAZY concept to me

like we saw a slightly similar version of that in tartarus where he started tweaking but i feel like it would be so crazy to see it much more life or death then his going nuts like he did

like maybe he’d still overkill but it would make a little more sense since he’d be literally bleeding out yk what i mean

[jonsnowunemploymentera]

The idea that GRRM is anti Tolkien is particularly funny because ASOIAF is sprinkled with rather intricate (and even passionate) homages to LOTR. And I can’t help but think of how Tolkien’s Fellowship, more specifically the Hobbits, may have inspired GRRM’s Night’s Watch. Jon Snow, for starters, is in many ways a combination of LOTR’s Frodo and Aragorn. And in the same way that Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin are unexpected heroes in LOTR (because who looks to a hobbit as the face of an epic adventure?), Jon the bastard becomes the leader of a ragtag of socially disenfranchised men (in the form of the NW) who are anything but heroic. Sure there’s the odd knight or noble in there, but the NW is quite full of criminals and the very worst of the social order. The hobbits aren’t the strongest or the sharpest but they become the face of the fight against Sauron. And the NW, while being severely undermanned and under-equipped, has become the main force that stands against winter. GRRM even adds a love letter to Tolkien’s Sam Gamgee by adding his on Sam - Sam Tarly - who acts as a moral compass and counselor to Jon, in the same ways that Sam Gamgee is key to Frodo’s journey. And just like Frodo, Jon gets his very own pair of jokester friends, one of whine is even named Pyp. So it’s all very beautiful and nice, and we should talk about it more because it’s super evident that GRRM is a massive Tolkien fanboy. But I do have to say tho, GRRM’s take on Gandalf is exceedingly hilarious just because Melisandre is famously very bad at her job.

[bambiraptorx]

I'm debating a chapter in Minor Interference of Draxum introducing Donnie to the wider yokai culture (like showing him a college or something) and. yeah

[silverior968]

So, here's the TFP/Skulduggery Pleasant AU fic I've been working on and eluding to since may. Very Optiratch focused, although I'm trying to expand and add more characters and dynamics and such. For SP fans I can jingle the keys of Larrikin, Skulduggery and Ghastly making appearances and a bunch of worldbuilding about different magic disciplines, The Caves and Proto-Cleavers

In terms of where in the timeline the fic is, the latest chapter takes place in 1620, and so far only the oldest of the characters are around (because the rest of them quite simply haven't been born yet)

Also, here's a drawing I made related to the AU, a bit farther down the timeline than the current most recent chapter but still nowhere near present day

Unfortunately the giant Pyrenese dog with the Wolf collar is symbolic in nature, there are no giant dogs in the fic. It would be an altogether less grim affair if there were giant dogs, I think.

[Image ID: A digital painting of a younger, human Ratchet from the AU described above, accompanied by the front half of a giant great pyrenees dog. The background is a muted cyan color. The dog is farther away in the background, leaping forward with its teeth bared. Its white fur is stained red with blood, mostly originating from a rusty anti-wolf collar on its neck, which means that most of the blood doesn't belong to the dog itself. It has a sad look in its eyes. The rest of the dog disappears where its silhouette crosses over Ratchet's, who is likewise charging forward with a scythe wielded with both hands, bent backwards for a swing. The scythe's blade has gone black in certain parts, and is covered in blood. One of his legs is bent in front of him and the position of the scythe makes his arm cross over his face as an intentional reference to "The Fallen Angel" by Alexandre Cabanel. He's wearing an outfit that consists of white trousers, black boots and a white tailcoat with gold details, like buttons and epaulettes. The outfit is also stained in blood, with two large red spots on his side and thigh, from which Vitakinetic life energy is spilling out as white sparks. As an added effect of Vitakinesis ( the Skulduggery Pleasant version of healing magic) his bones are glowing white through his skin and his pupils are white. He's drawn as a white man with pale, lightly freckled skin and red hair. His irises are cyan-colored, and there are distinct dark spots under his eyes. He has very thick eyebrows and long, slightly wavy hair. The artist's signature, "Silverior968" is overlayed over the image in white. The color palette is inspired by the album cover for "The Albatross" by Foxing. / End ID]

[a-god-in-ruins-rises]

i love hercules and omphale because despite that fact that he is bigger and stronger and more powerful than her, he willingly becomes her slave (and, eventually, her lover and husband). it's such an interesting dynamic. to know that he could kill her if he wanted to, that her power over him is essentially pretend, but that he, the proud hercules, still plays along, a willing participant in his own subjugation. it's playful and subversive and even romantic.

[grimcatician]

Yoooo Happy Birthday to Kingdom Hearts and to the sweetest silliest goodest boy 🥺💖

Still a WIP but I really wanted to get something out for him! He deserves the world!!!

I only recently began playing KH. It was always on the list of “Things I Know I’ll LOVE to Bits Because It’s Got Everything I Love But I Am Putting Off Until I’m Ready To Commit™️” but thanks to needing to clean my room and some certain YouTube videos a couple weeks ago I finally started playing and I have noooooot stoped thinking about it!

[alienaiver]

Autism Quizzy:

What's really helpful to you? I mentioned I made a new friend on the Autism Spectrum and I'd like to know what I can do or say to be helpful.

communication thats clear and saying out loud the things that feels obvious to you!! its so important to me, since people sometimes assume i understand context or social rules (i can spend tremendous amount of energy trying to read it, but its so exhausting) so when i know people always say exactly what they think/want/see, i dont have to overthink and fit into neurotypical communication standards.

i think theres practice needed for both ends; saying out loud to me 'ill try and be more obvious in my intents and thoughts, but i need you to know that asking me is also always okay and preferable to you overthinking or maybe even panicking internally!' and like. making sure all types of 'silly' or 'stupid' questions are always open and welcome. the fact that someone else is making that intent obvious to me, makes me relax 1000% times more!!!

and engaging in special interests makes me internally absolutely thrilled and happy. its pure serotonin boost when someone meets my energy about my special interest, even if, or especially!! if, they dont necessarily share my interest? but just show interest in ME being excited about it and not talking down to me about being overexcited etc !!!

i hope u and ur new friend gets closer as time passes and they share their thoughts and needs with you too!! but generally being able to be mindful and open about their needs if they feel bad or share excitement and encouraging thoughts goes a very long way!! 🧡

[falling-hand-in-unlovable-hand]

i really do think the majority of my problems would be solved if i was a dragon

[valeriefauxnom]

Euden: suddenly vanishes before their eyes, to who knows what kind of danger.

Everyone: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Midgardsormr: Thoughts and Prayers, guys, thoughts and prayers.

Really, that's what he does.

Mids, all I gotta say is that at least that one can really work in your world.

[monstersmutpeddler]

Ragoru

By: S.J. Sanders

Monster Scale

Level 04: Actual Monster (Physically)

Werewolf men with four arms, eyes, and two dicks.

My Overall Rating For The Book

"I Bought The Book/Series And Want Them Signed Please Holy Shit"

The Ragoru stories continue with a super, super prequel! Hundreds of years in the past from Red (the first story in the series). Humanity has just started loosing access to their technology, but our leading lady is on a mission to help a far off mining town with a mysterious monster problem. On the way she's found by a lone Ragoru, then two more follow along. Adventures ensue.

Keep reading for ‘This Book Has Everything’ and possible Trigger Warnings.

This Book Series Has Everything

[x] Touch them and I’ll kill you vibes

[x] Main character that you want to smack for making some DUMBASS decisions

[x] Big buff love interest

[x] Miscommunication happens between leads at some point

[x] Plot first smut second

[x] Love interest goes on a rampage when main character is either hurt or kidnapped

[x] Girl ends the book pregnant or is pregnant

[x] Reverse Harem or Poly

[x] Couple bonds in a Bear Grylls survival situation

[x] Dude got an interesting dick

There's two!

[x] We’re escaping from the bad guys' prison/lab/etc.

Not really the bad guys, but the Ragoru do get out of a spaceship.

[x] Main character and love interest talk about their problems or tragic pasts and heal together

[x] There is something wrong with the current female population, hence humans

[x] Open communication

[x] The couple has equal power in the relationship

[x] Friends to lovers

[x] Lead or love interest gets injured and the lead or love interests drop everything to take care of them

[x] Happy Ending Guaranteed

[x] Super scary/dangerous but very gentle and sweet with the one they love

Here’s a link/buy the book!

Trigger Warnings

[x] Loss of a loved one

[intertexts]

i do think the back half of worm [post-weaver pre-redacted] suffers from the reasons everyone says it suffers (rest in peace mythical cut chicago wards arcs).... it's not like. bad though.

[gurorori]

I LOVE MR ROBOT!! i'll b livin' my life then rememebr there's a dark psychological thriller tv show abt a mentally ill junkie hacker with did an' it's so beautifully built & executed & the finale made my mind explode. okay.

[mirchloe]

to whoever wrote donatella's pn wiki, i just wanna talk.

[ruvviks]

he's written several books about outer space after his thesis btw. most of them discuss popular theories and try to form a clearer understanding of every one of them + their origins + how realistic they are without roasting the original author to hell and back

[thearchertheprey]

thank you all for the maplegreen love. im going to bed but here is a brief character study that was supposed to be part of a larger may project that ive been sitting on for a few months now. i only write things every 2 years when theres a super blood moon and the planets & the fates & all the stars align. hope you enjoy