#but will be back in like. idk. 10 or so hours??

[chacha-rouge]

Skeletour notes (Lyon) because I'm scared to forget more than my shit memory already has

Ok so my memory is returning as I relisten to people's playlists of the setlist. I have terrible ADHD memory, especially possible post-concert amnesia related. Also don't put too much mind into the negative start, I was stressed out and mostly personal experience, but don't worry it was really good! I don't have amazing visual memory so please forgive me for not knowing what songs had what colors or costumes T_T

Skeletour spoilers ahead! also very long, I ramble, sorry.

Pre-show:

arrived at like 5pm (gates opened at 6, show started at 8) and there was already a line. but it was ok.

everything was fine until the security gates and they told me masks were forbidden (French vigipirate probably). Idk if the Toulouse fans got the same but most likely. Paris def will have this I think. They had us take our masks to the coat check, which wasted me 10 minutes (I had a pit ticket, and I'm 1m57 so understand my stress on being early)

Got mask dropped off, then had to pass through security again, and this time they had to make sure my bag of custom badge pins were safe. The stress of seeing a bag of 50+ badges you hand assembled the night and morning before and not knowing if you can keep them is stressful). They said it was fine and gave them back to me.

told us we had to remove bottle caps to keep bottles of water... I just left mine at the trashcan. Tho later I got one inside, which cost more, but eh, it lasted the entire ritual and I stayed hydrated.

(I def feel like the entry staff was not super well prepped for everything they had to handle, there were many back and forths on stuff, and some would decide stuff was okay while others hesitated. Also a lot of people would have preferred being informed of the mask ban beforehand, because it just bummed us in the moment)

I came alone so I was still out of it after the stressful slow entrance. I got in the line for the doors immediately so I'd be sure to make the pit as early as all the previous issues had slowed me down for

People around started noticing my big clear bag of badges and asked for some, helped break the ice, befriended and teamed up with a group of 3 fans that because of same height issues, were as passionate as me to grab front spots in the pit. One gave me a Griftwood bracelet as a trade for the badge

Made it to the right hand edge of the curtain, were like 2nd row behind the gates

People sat down to rest before the show, which started in 2 hours, so we had time. Bathroom break, dinner, chatting, etc. I gave badges to maybe 20ish people because it was a bit crowded already. Traded a cool purple and black bead bracelet with another fan! the bracelets:

I didn't get any more, cause we really stayed there for the two hours to secure our spots

Some people i the seats hyped the crowd, I think a Cardinal Copia cosplayer got some nice attention (what with being bright red over everyone's black clothes lol)

The show!:

Peacefields: the screens showed V singing before the curtain fall, like beat drop, but make it curtain. Was great.

Negative 1/2: once the curtain was down, we realized we were right near the loudspeakers. My buddies had earplugs, but my still very new to metal/rock concerts ass didn't, so I did get mushy hearing fast. also the sound wasn't super well balanced throughout the room, according to friends in the seats. We didn't hear V as clearly as the instrumentals/base.

Negative 2/2: the outer sections are platforms. They're higher than the central stage. So basically we couldn't see the ghoulettes in the back of the stage at all (or at least not me at 1m57)

BUT Positive: the platforms get frequently visited by certain nameless ghouls. Idk who we got, but we mainly got visits and hype from a black base top hat ghoul, and another guitar nun hat ghoul one or two times. Sodo was near our platform standing still and playing too. V gave him a shoutout about the leg.

Lachryma: oh you KNOW we were singing that. I was so in it I barely remember details tbh.

Spirit: sorry I barely remember this one, I still havent memorized all the songs in Ghost's discography so my memory can't link it to memories as easily.

From the Pinnacle to the Pit: headbanging, duh, I felt the base from the speakers to my core, my water bottle was like that glass in Jurassic Park. Amazing. Felt great during the guitar parts.

Majesty: oh HELL THIS WAS THE PEAK FOR ME. V got into his super sparkly epic robes (idk how to call them) and stood at the back right of the stage on a tall platform, with projectors making him sparkle, and the screen had kaleidoscope effects spining around for him and the ghouls. It felt out of this world. Even from our stage edge. The robes were a sight to behild, but I think V can't move much in them, he just stood on his platform, like a religious statue, moving his hand mesmerizingly .

The Future is a Foreign Land: I think??? since V changed, the ghouls did stuff to keep us hyped, since V's robes are huge. Then he rose up from the foggy floor, cowbell in hand, outstretched above his head (such a pose, you couldn't tell it was a cowbell in the moment). He gave it to one of the ghoulettes, and went to sing. The ghoulettes backed very well, this is probably the best song to hear them. V also changed 2024 to 2034, tho most of the crowd's muscle memory still said 2024.

Devil Church: I think they used this for a wardrobe change, though idk, the ghouls would sometimes play hype games to lengthen breaks, like make each side compete for loudest chear. They were really good at keeping us hyped, like, damn. And good and looking dissapointed when people broke the silence they ordered.

Cirice: great, but given the distance between the pit and the stage idk if V ciriced anyone. No idea how close the center pit was to the stage center platform. The quiet part was magical nonetheless. and the loud parts impactful in contrast.

Darkness at the Heart of my Love: shivers at the start, oof, the chorus singing parts on this one was great to hear the entire crowd sing with. Felt it across the room. This wasn't even a song I knew very well before then, but it definitely had an impact performance wise for me, so I'll definitely remember it!

Satanized: I don't even have to tell you, OF COURSE THE ROOM WAS ON FIRE. The guitar riffs feel amazing live (next to the speakers too lol) A few people had the "Blasphemy! Heresy!" signs, and everyone of course threw tock hand to the beat. So passion, Much wow. Very satanized.

Ritual: Idk??? I wonder if maybe V changed into his bone robe outfit for this one? Would be logical but again: BAD VISUAL MEMORY. But if it was that outfit, maybe that's why I forgot the song, because all I could think about was the back of his robes (which I immediately sketched out after getting home at 1am)

Umbra: ok so the album came out the day before, so very few of us knew the lyrics yet. But that synth opening was chills. The vibe was good. The synth jamming with guitar was amazing. But I do hope we get a second tour so everyone can sing along to all the Skeleta bangers next time. Especially since I felt like V was more in character on Skeleta songs. Especially since the new songs are perfect for jamming live and hyping the crowd.

Year Zero: obviously we all lost it at the first words. Everyone threw "as above so below" hand sign with the ghouls, screaming the refrain. Probably the most screamed refrain of the show! Also idk, but I feel this song's vocal style fits V better than Copia? It's softer voiced, more light and airy.

He Is: I think betwen Year Zero and He is the stained glass projections exploded and stars appeared? Yeah. Yeah I remember noting "he's the shining and the light" in relation to the starry sky projections. It was a softer continuation to Year Zero, we all calmed down and waved our arms from side to side. Of course the song grows in energy, so that transitionned well. Idk if he chatted after this tho. I do think he changed? Idk.

Rats: some people tried to throw two objects at V? Idk, didn't make the gap, so he was ok, but PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. Wasn't even rat plushies, smh. Another good song well sung by all!

Kiss the Go-Goat: V asked us if we "felt the heat" yes. then if we "were in heat" yes too. then said "me too/I am too!". Was fun. He mentionned the night was wearing its end, and how if he could he'sdto do each and everyone of us in the parking lot, but that we'd have to settle with just a kiss. Good segue to Kiss the Go-Goat tbh.

Mummy Dust: as soon as I saw the mummy bucks animated on the screen, and then looked at the conical canons near us, I took off a glove in preparation, to catch the Mummy Bucks. Our front spots helped a lot. Got some crisp ones, was able to get enough to give my friend in the seats, cause they didn't reach that far. Alas mine got a bit folded in my bag with all my stuff. Still, since I didn't get any souvenirs (not in my budget, I make my own merch/costumes for that reason), it's a nice physical reminder from the show (to add to the fan bracelets!).

Monstrance Clock: oh heeeellll, this one was one of my favorite moments. We all felt it was almost time for the show to end, so it was stressful but also a moment of taking in the moment. I think the percussionist ghouls or the backing track had a clock ticking sound, so it def got my heartbeat following. Also they had it be a sort of karaoke for the crowd, with "Come together, together as one, come together, for Lucifer's Son" while the screen was showing it spelled in raunchy depictions of victorians having sex on the letters. Some people chuckled through the singing at first, but we all got into it, it was a moment TM. Felt it to the bone. That song is forever etched in me. Still gives me chill thinking of it. I've been dealing with post concert depression, like, I want to relive it so much T_T I'm actually crying relistening to it. Just. The most emotional moment of the concert I think. everyone together, of course, but it felt special. We were all in that room together.

V then thanked us for coming, we applauded everyone, but there were encores, ad you do. Being a French crowd we did our signature "Oo-o-oh-Oh", V told us to calm down. He mentionned an encore, and asked us what we wanted, and then he went something like "Oh I know" (I was very tired then, so memory joging rn) and they started the encores.

Mary on a Cross: yeah we belted this one, especially since this was in the final songs.

Dance Macabre: same, though lesser I think? idk it didn't mark me as much, but again, I was tired and in the moment. My ADHD attention probably lapsed a bit.

Square Hammer: oh yeah people were shouting for this one, it never gets old! We sang loud. It was magnificent. Near the end, idk if they played a track while the ghouls threw pics and sticks? Btu it was nice. The ghouls even threw at the seats, since they had less chances throughout the show when our assigned base ghoul threw pics in out vicinity

After show:

Huge line at the coat check, duh, idk, I was waiting for a friend and for my phone to turn on, so I could contact said friend on my location. Got my concert buddies' contacts, and said goodbye. I kinda wished I'd looked at the merch before leaving the phone gates, because there were things I haven't seen online. Posters, blankets, etc. that said I'm currently watching my budget so it wouldn't have done me any good but feeling bad for buying/not buying. I instead just gave some of my V badges out to fans. People thanked me a lot, I guess fanmerch/trinket trading isn't widespread yet.

Notes on V:

he walks with a little gay walk (affectionate, like, he swings his hips on a light little walk! Looked really good with the bone tail on his bone robes)

At one point he slid his hand up his elevated thigh, oof. He knows we like it.

Because the mic stand was in the center/front most part of the stage, he was mostly there, but would move around the stage with the ghouls on some songs, and to platforms for the rest of the pit to enjoy, so we got to see him. His presence was amazing. He's still shrouded in unknowns so it felt even more unique and experience.

The giant spotlight cross is HUGE. I legit would occasionally feel second hand fear for the drum ghoul sitting right under the center of it. I moves too. So yeah. Def gave me Phantom of the Opera vibes like a big chandelier.

I think he had 6 total outfits. Not in order: the silver jacket, the leather jacket, the sparkly purple jacket, the bat jumpsuit (no wings on tho), the papal robes, and the bone robes.

I gotta say, I think the way him and the ghouls were all chill and walking light and comfortably, this tour's bodysuits/jackets and masks probably helped!!! They looked less claustraphobic like with the heavier get up for the Impera ghoul uniforms. I think a good time was had by all, children and clergy alike!!!

Other notes:

I really think the no phones is very good for spectators, like, we're more connected to the show, since there isn't a fishnet for our memories (I really hope they release a tour movie because I want to see the full thing from different POVs, and I don't doubt we might have one in some way given the screens live feeding the seats and sides of the crowd. They had cameras throughout the whole show. It also meant no one was too lonely during the wait, since we all took up chatting with others if we wanted to!

One fan did get kicked out before the show for bringing in a Nintendo DSi (it looked like one in the security's hand). I understand wanting to imortalize it, and make it available for other fans, but I think if we trust Tobias and the production team, they'll return the favor and give us tour videos like for the recent Peacefields video, maybe more stage focused for older songs. I hope so, cause the stagebackground had some cool projections!!!!

The pit security were amazing, they did rounds with water and cups to keep pit people hydrated and ok!

Conclusion:

I guess I typed all this because I really miss it. It was amazing. I have major post concert blues/depression. Also fomo because I want to see stuff I missed due to wear I was, etc. Still I'm grateful I even got to go, and booked in October when I had the means to! It also was great to have Ghost come to the city I was studying in, making it affordable to travel.

[ace-malarky]

Mist Worlds; Magic

This week I'm rambling out the magic types of the Mist Worlds so yeahhh

Not every world has a native magic, but if people settle there they bring their magic with them? It's kinda related to bloodline/original world shenanigans but like with Asin and Merrok, different magic types can crop up in the same family

People from magic families who don't themselves have magic (like Briony) tend to be called Neutrals

Feral Mage

animal companions!

heightened senses/share thoughts etc

can bond into one body if well enough in tune, which - if done well - affords some... extra generally elemental power (see; Jasper, Llinos)

- exceptions exist where it gets a little funky (see; Kaua, Willow)

- "legacy" ferals are when a family bond exclusively with one type of creature (see; Llinos/Tamhas/Tadhg's family of foxes) and the magic flows stronger, which affords some Stronger Elementalism once bonded (see; Llinos)

if it's not done well, become something known as Demon Souled where they're at war with themselves and highly antagonistic. Can be calmed but takes practice/control. volatile elemental magic (see; Skilkran, almost-maybe Jasper)

Green Witch

destruction all the way my guys

probably needs a different way

comes with a hefty allergy to getting wet (see; Lisetta)

Arch Mage

horrifically OP - these are the ones that sealed the dragons and stabilised the gates - and proud of it (see; Skir Aracel)

using their magic comes at the cost of their sanity. Bigger spells take more

useful for lifting curses, battle magic

Glyph/Runic Mage

known as glyph on their home world and runic on the world they've otherwise populated

carved/painted into items that can then be activated by anyone

easy to fuck up and change the meaning by like a brush stroke (see; Kriemhild)

can be used to mimicked other types of magic (see; Rhiannon)

one use only

Versatile

intention based - includes shapeshifters until that magic is stolen from them and becomes its own subset (see; Harne)

the first mages were a dancer's guild so every spell is linked to movement (see; Kai, Kiya, Sarin, Elfionn)

lots of little subtypes! Merlie is a spy so has don't-notice and eavesdrop as her main skills

after the Alisier eats magic and Kaithr releases it, all the little subtypes become their own branches and no one can dip in and out of them

Sea Witch

one of the magics not really open to humans on accounts of it not being one of their worlds

(specialised Weather Witches can get here but Oof)

it's the mermaid to naga pipeline (mermaids being the young and more fresh water based, some interaction with land people. Once they reach a certain age, the Changes happen and they become naga, which are exclusively salt water but can come up on land for stretches of time)

Charm Witch

sort of like glyph mages in that it's carved/worked into things and can be used by anyone

more of a ritual aspect in how it's cast on the item, involving pulling the aspect from something else to place in it (see; Tamar pulling heat from candles to make her rings/scarf warm at a breath)

recharges slowly

from one of the destroyed worlds

Techno Mage

siphon off electricity from anything with a current/energy (see; Asin), Fuck Around And Find Out with tech (see; Seth)

accidentally created time travel? not harnessed until the Far Future (and yet Saturday and Siofra are here anyway)

most at home on high-tech world, but can operate anywhere. One of the few people to be able to transport their tech from world to world without it breaking down

Visualisation

Illusionists!

power depends on how believable they make their image - the more people believe it's real, the more likely it is to affect the world around it (see; Razar)

from one of the destroyed worlds

Transference

not initially Open For Humans, but gradually gifted out in Times of Great Need

can split/share power by halfing and halfing and halfing again, either self (see; Talisha) or items (see; Lucy) and use their attributes

can be gifted to people even if they're not of this world (see; Basil)

Peace Broker

Another non-human magic! (see; Akeri)

make pacts/agreements with spirits and the like. useful for combatting Erinty (see; The Tricksters)

mostly pacts for temporary power, "I'll borrow this for this" kinda bargains, but can be permanently binding depending on the wording 'n' such. A little light necromancy is possible (see; Taerne)

Sorceror/Warlock

used interchangeably but more like DnD Warlocks than sorcerors oops

made a pact with one of the elder gods at the centre of the worlds, which affects what kind of spells they can cast

get a pact animal/conduit to access their god to beg for power

Weather Witch

elemental shenanigans!

Very clanny

rare that a person has more than one... type? but has been known to happen (see; Ris, who is an OP example and the impetus for the SHTwins set of stories)

useful in groups for... well, controlling the weather. You want good sunshine and warmth for an outdoor event? talk to your local weather witch clan

Soul Mage

does in fact have a whole ramble on it somewhere (over here) but paraphrasing here

healing/interrogation/biometric locks are its main applications

can be sunk into gems for access later so the creator doesn't have to use up their own life to power it (unless they're the one using it, at which point they just. feel slightly ill? possibly faint depending on how much they're using/how used to it they are)

can also be used for mind control! we got puppet people! Noticeably does not work on fully bonded ferals. Please don't. This is how you end up with an angry lynx that has access to fire.

[yamsgarden]

holy shit time flies...

[fawfulydoo]

not even a furry nor have i ever been but i wanna make a kemono mask of eevee lowkey. i feel like i could do it, given im a cosplay newbie and pulled off my candyman cosplay very well imo

[al-luviec]

compiled whatever this is (and I run out of tag space)

meh HoT gifs (3/?)

[dangaer]

i have officially completed virch.e's common route and am once again admitting yeah ... i get it.

[flying-cat]

ily bakugou katsuki u are the only thing that hasn't pissed me off today

[semiotomatics]

genuinely i think ive spent less than 10 of the past 72 hours awake

[firefighter-diazbuckley]

i know that i’m an outlier in this but why the fuck is everything in college so late

[fiendishartist2]

its past midnight and here i am planning a sweater i have neither the materials nor funds to make

[ambersky0319]

Store managers said even a few minutes overtime will be a write up

I'm calling bullshit

[weekdaygladers]

have plans to go to a friend’s house to make olivia themed friendship bracelets but don’t feel like going </3

[javierduffy]

is there anyone else out there who has so much respect for people who make insane, out-there aus/ships that are so far from canon that all of the content for it is supplied by their own mind and if yes do yall see ME as one of those people

[spaghett-onaplate]

it's literally not a good idea in any way shape or form but I want to get a second job in fast food

[evg]

in so deep into modding sims 3 that I made a script to mass change 2000 cc files' hex header 😭😭😭😭😭

[avornalino]

5 day weekend starting tmr so maybe ill have time to actually play some freaking games for once in my miserable student life