#character study tbt

[fortunesblade]

This is Zahav

[smchaleart]

A throwback to my druid drawing from last year (with some subtle hints to Zelda of course lol) Do you guys have a favorite dnd character/class to play as? :)

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[miaelesmoved]

i'll write up a bio at some point but spark notes :

thirty eight . product of natalie and shawn martin's teen pregnancy . hunter / former military . served twelve years in the army ( struggles with lasting ptsd as a result ) . incredibly protective of both of his sisters , having stepped in as the closest equivalent to a father figure once shawn left . stoic but not humorless . kind but haunted eyes . tells a lot of corny jokes .

[lordsrot]

SEVEN DEADLY SINS : CHARACTERISTICS . BOLD whatever applies | ITALICS what sometimes applies | STRIKETHROUGH what doesn't apply &&. tag people. REPOST ; don’t reblog!

Lust: desire for connection, pursuit of pleasure, emotional intelligence, obsessive, lovesick, one-night stand, seductive encounter, flirtatious conversation, erotic party, seductive attire, revealing clothing, passionate gaze, provocative makeup, sensual expressions, suggestive gestures, flirtatious smiles, lingerie, love letters, perfumes, provocative behavior, love poems, erotic art

Gluttony: indulgence in experiences, savoring moments, hospitality, generosity, hedonism, culinary expertise, wine tasting, excessive snacking, overloaded plates, excessive portions, bloated stomachs, messy eating, greasy fingers, full tables, indulgent spreads, overflowing cups, satisfied expressions, wine bottles, can't get enough, fast food wrappers

Envy: motivation, competitive spirit, strategic planning, observational skills, bitter, rivalry contest, envious gossip, resentment-filled argument, social media jealousy, furrowed brows, clenched jaws, side-eye looks, pursed lips, tense posture, whispering behind backs, crossed arms, gossip magazines, keeping up with the Joneses, the grass is always greener, feeling inadequate

Greed: resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit, negotiation, materialistic, aggressive investment, lavish spending spree, resource hoarding, get-rich-quick scheme, auction bidding war, property acquisition, piles of money, overflowing wallets, luxury items, locked safes, penny-pinching, rare collectibles, selfishness, unwillingness to share

Sloth: calmness, stress management, nonchalance, relaxation techniques, lethargic, apathetic, inactive, lazy weekend, binge-watching marathon, neglected chores, skipped workout, long nap, lounging on the couch, missed deadline, unkempt appearance, messy hair, pajamas, blankets, slippers, procrastination station, self-care routines

Pride: confidence, self-assurance, self-respect, dignity, public speaking, self-promotion, arrogant, conceited, egotistical, self-important, vain, boastful speech, puffed chest, raised chin, smug smiles, spotlight, tooting your own horn, showing off, refusing to admit mistakes, feeling entitled, personal branding, leadership development

Wrath: assertiveness, decisiveness, strength, intensity, boundary setting, courage, indignant, heated argument, road rage incident, physical altercation, angry outburst, clenched fists, glaring eyes, tense muscles, raised voices, reddened faces, aggressive gestures, stormy demeanor, intense frowns, destructive actions, broken objects, punching bag, out for blood, fists, simmering anger

tagged by: no one i stole it tagging: @deathlace ( messmer blinks ) , @hellscourges ( nev? ), @wavebreak, and YOU!

[voxxisms]

nobody asked this but like

i think vox really values hand - made gifts especially. you baked / cooked something for him spontaneously? hes eating all of it, whether its actually good or not. you knitted him a sweater thats scratchy && has a hole? wears it once a week after patching it up himself. you built him a piece of furniture that isnt really structurally sound? he's reinforcing it as minimallt as possible and threw out the old thing. the creative process is hard, he will encourage the fuck out of your self - creation.

of course, he sorta has to like you first or else he might just tell you its awful && to leave it to professionals, but.

[lianlong]

Ok so before I delve into drafts, here are my thoughts on all the recent shorts condensed and how that affects / is interpreted in my portrayal.

This is very long, so I may edit / add onto this, but ...

Just a small thing and distinction for myself, Dan Heng appears a lot more free with his outfit, he shows more skin and it seems battle ready compared to the more elegant, modest look that Yinyue wore. It almost looks more tradition bound, whereas Dan Heng added his own flair and touch to it. This even appears to be reflected in their hair, with Yinyue wearing it long and fully black compared to Dan Heng's shorter and also more colorful strands, clearly setting the two apart. It makes Dan Heng look far less poised and more distinct, like something personalized rather than what one would have asked for one in this position as a High Elder. Yinyue also clearly had shorter horns than Dan Heng in this particular scene. However, after going through the other renditions of Yinyue again, especially the one from the revised High Cloud Quintet artwork that was leaked a while ago, it's obvious that he did have bigger horns in the past. He did not have short horns like this by default, meaning that they were likely shorter due to being restrained by the Dracocatena Nails that were staked into his body. For comparison's sake, below is Yinyue in his prime:

This basically just confirms my previous theory of the horns being a direct reflection of power and potency. Even more symbolic given that Bailu's horns look like Yinyue's in that scene — small, budding, not at their full potential. On top of that, Dan Heng's has an idle where his horns sprout like a branch, growing into full antlers. I talked about this before, but that whole idle is likely a direct reference to Yaoshi, the Abundance, and also the revered status that Imbibitor Lunae held. Imbibitor Lunae is, at this point, clearly a full vessel of the Permancene's remaining power, a conduit and inheritor in equal measure, someone who now wields the Aeon's last vestiges of power, and the solemn duty that comes with it.

These overlaps are physically visible as well, which is 100 % intended by design. As stated in a previous post of mine, this position is called lalitasana, a stance or mudra from Indian art / dharmic religions. It is also known as " the royal position " and was commonly used in portraits of people whose kingly characteristics were intended to be emphasized. The person is seated on a throne, often stylized as a lotus, with one leg tucked under and the other hanging down. When it comes to Imbibitor Lunae, I find this even more interesting given the fact that Long was adjacent with the Abundance and potentially even became one with the Abundance later on. Thus sharing these traits speaks volumes about how closely tied he still is to these origins, how much these traits are on full display. It's giving Emanator vibes with how significant and deep they run and that's honestly basically what Imbibitor Lunae ( and likely the other High Elders ) already are on paper — individuals favored and blessed by the Aeon that ruled their path, granted permission to wield their powers. The word " Scion " doesn't fit them or what they represent, that matches all the other Vidyadhara as a race, but they are on a whole other level.

Something else to note is that the Imbibitor Lunae did not start out as an Imbibitor Lunae. They gained this identity as they were taught and came of age, undergoing the necessary rites to take up this position. Meaning that in order to become the High Elder, you had to give up your own identity. You had to push who you were aside to become something else. There are countless mentions of how detached and cold Yinyue was when fulfilling his duty, how many people didn't even know who he was as a person, how Yinyue " was a dragon, a hero, a sinner, but never a person with love, hatred, sorrow, or joy like everyone else in this world. " Becoming a vessel of Long, taking up the Azure Dragon's Legacy, essentially meant erasing yourself. This makes his relationship with the High Cloud Quintet all the more remarkable — and so much more significant why Dan Heng has been undergoing this identity crisis and internal struggle. He is the first High Elder since their conception that broke free from this cycle, who is no longer shackled by duty. When he said it was both a blessing and a curse, he meant it. He is the liberated one, and holding onto this hard.

But that animation short made it clear that he doesn't really resent Yinyue or the High Cloud Quintet or what happened in the past. After all, he said it himself : Yinyue is his past, he will always be a part of him in some manner of speaking. But he doesn't want to subject himself to the same fate, he doesn't want his life to be pre-determined, he wants to forge HIS OWN PATH that is not guided by duty or some other higher power. He wants to remain himself and not lose who he has become as a person, or these precious bonds he has found for himself. That is what he stood up and fought for and honestly, it made me so emotional seeing him like this, because facing his past head on was a huge step for him as a character.

This scene and what's being said here screams both deflection, projection and by extension, what Dan Heng almost certainly has been told by others as well. These are the things that stick with him and the past that he must face. That he's seen as a criminal without remorse, that death would be the only suitable punishment — in spite of the fact that he has done nothing himself, he still carried that weight and continues to carry it. Only now does he have the resolve to openly face it, and through it, Yinyue.

I also want to touch onto the Shackling Prison. We already knew that Yinyue was there, we knew that he was kept there mostly in solitary confinement and restrained ... but all these recent artworks really show just how harsh that treatment really was. He wasn't just bound and kept locked away, he was literally impaled by countless nails, suspended and likely in perpetual agony. Which makes it even wilder to me that during this entire time, he never spoke. He never said anything. He legitimately held onto an iron will until the very end, and that in and of itself is also testament to the detachment and dissociation Yinyue had developed to serve his position as Imbibitor Lunae and which he proceeded to utilize in other situations outside of his role. A dutybound tool that bore whatever misfortune happened to him quietly first, not an individual permitted his emotions. They had to be swallowed down and suffocated and it was likely a persistent state of being because you were always Imbibitor Lunae, every hour of the day. I really believe it was the High Cloud Quintet, especially Yingxing, who were the ones who gave him that sense of self back, who humanized Yinyue and gave him back individuality after all that had been methodically ripped away by rites and ascension. Speaking of which ...

The revised artwork and animation short also hammers home once more how close Yingxing and Yinyue really were before everything went to hell. They have now added the matching Passerby's Roaming Dragon Bracers onto them ( it was missing before ) and in the short they now also have distinctly matching earrings. They are not beating the married allegations.

Keeping everything else I just said in mind, this scene hits so different and becomes incredibly bittersweet. Most people never knew who Yinyue was, nor did they bother to see him as a person — but the High Cloud Quintet did. They were what the Astral Express now is to Dan Heng. They were his found family, his closest friends, the people who actually knew who he was beyond titles and decorum. I love that parallel between the two of them and how it was only upon remembering his friends that Dan Heng found the strength to face this inner turmoil head on, and it was only then that Yinyue conceded and told him to live on as he wished ... This was the resolve that broke through to Yinyue, because it resonated with him, because it threw all the projection he was doing back into his face. And I'm really happy they framed it in the way that they did here, because it's hinted that this is what heavily drove both of them forward. Not themselves — not their duty or responsibility or some other higher power, but the loved ones they surrounded themselves with and cherished.

[darehearts]

i just cannot compute the monumental changes Jim goes through starting from the moment he knows he will die saving his ship through many months after his revival. watching Into Darkness,  i could only get so much expore to understand him,  but i had the blessing  ( and the curse  )  of re-writing that entire scene a few weeks ago to sort of go along that experience.  there really was one point before he entered the chamber that the fear of death was so potent i as the writer could almost physically feel the effect on myself.  i joke about hard resetting Jim post Into Darkness like it's supposed to be a dramatic effect,  but the potency of his guilt about how he took many things in his life for granted came crashing down on him,  so it really is a calculated decision on my end  to immensely change him as a person than it just being fun and games,  you know  ?

[f1rstresponder]

NEGATIVE ENNEAGRAM TEST

Enneagram Tests are often criticized for focusing too much on the positive aspects of a person’s character. Are you ready to face your Enneagram dark side?

Type 2

The Enneagram Type 2, often referred to as "The Helper" or "The Giver," is characterized by a deep-seated desire to connect with others by offering assistance and support. While this personality type is known for their kindness, generosity, and empathy, the negative aspects of their nature can create challenges in both their personal lives and relationships. Their negative aspects tend to take the following forms:

Overly Self-Sacrificing: Strong inclination to prioritize others' needs over their own, often to the detriment of their own well-being.

Validation Seeking: Seeking approval and validation from others by constantly helping and being indispensable.

Manipulative Behavior: Tendency to manipulate situations and emotions to feel needed and valued.

Hidden Agenda: Helping others with the underlying expectation of receiving appreciation or reciprocation.

Boundary Issues: Difficulty setting healthy boundaries, leading to emotional exhaustion and burnout.

Resentment: Developing resentment when their efforts aren't acknowledged or reciprocated as expected.

Ignoring Personal Needs: Neglecting their own needs and desires while focusing excessively on fulfilling others'.

Fear of Rejection: Constantly fearing rejection or abandonment if they don't meet others' needs.

Dependence on Others' Approval: Relying on external validation for their sense of self-worth and identity.

Loss of Authenticity: Suppressing their own feelings and opinions to cater to others' preferences.

Emotional Manipulation: Using emotions to control situations, often making others feel guilty for not complying.

Avoiding Conflict: Going to great lengths to avoid conflict and disagreements, even at their own expense.

Loss of Identity: Struggling to distinguish their own desires and identity from those they help.

Exaggerated Selflessness: Displaying excessive selflessness to the point of denying their own needs altogether.

Emotional Volatility: Swinging between feelings of selflessness and moments of frustration or anger.

Martyr Complex: Adopting the role of the martyr, using their sacrifices to garner sympathy and attention.

Conditional Giving: Giving with strings attached, expecting something in return for their help.

Neglecting Self-Reflection: Focusing so much on others that they fail to reflect on their own feelings and motivations.

Unhealthy Attachments: Forming co-dependent relationships based on their role as the caregiver.

Burnout: Constantly overextending themselves without proper self-care, leading to burnout.

Loss of Autonomy: Feeling trapped by their need to be needed, which can hinder their personal growth.

Fear of Abandonment: Worrying that if they stop helping, they'll be abandoned or unloved.

Validation Addiction: Becoming addicted to the emotional highs they get from being needed and appreciated.

tagged by:

stolen from dash

tagging:

@fiercehearts (carlos) / @txoubledtwxn

@blindbastard

@sxrgeantbarnes / @ncvelty (you choose!)

@burnedbxnesrumlow

@ssolessurvivor

@audaxbellator (grace) / @fireherc

@inkedmuses (carlos) / @princedickhead / @goldenboybarracuda

@shieldretired

@walkedfire

@localwebslingers (you choose! or both?)

@stxrksarc

@stillwcndering (claire)

i know i went wild with tagging y'all, even though i've never interacted with some of you... but i've probably been admiring you from a distance and i'm curious as to what your muse's result will be, so sue me 😌

[inseparableduo]

I find it kinda funny how a lot of muses/mun think that Darla is so good. Like, yeah she has a lot of morals that most people would have and if she had her own choice she wouldn't kill people. She would be a pacifist if she could. But, she isn't. She also doesn't care to stand by her morals or values if she feels like they get in the way. She will betray herself and everything she stands for if it gets in the way of her goals. She doesn't care. All that matters is she gets what she wants no matter what.

She doesn't like killing but, she will do it without question if her friends or family is hurt and will even go so far as to tortue that person if she sees fit. She wants to be honest with everyone (even herself) but she will lie through her teeth and never look back if that's what she needs to do. Sure, she might hesitate but, she will do it in the end. She doesn't like to fail.

[astraebled]

sometimes u just gotta let the spirit of jellal possess you or smt idk

[fulcrcm]

                          YOUR  DARKER  LOVE  LANGUAGE.

a  knife  called  grief. 

you  have  left  your  house,  you  have  left  those  people  behind,  but  what  are  you  going  to  do  about  the  memories  which  have  taken  root  in  you  ?  you  can  run  but  not  without  them.  you  want  someone  to  sit  with  you  on  this  cool  marble  floor  while  the  sun  burns  everything.  you  want  them  to  cut  your  rotten  heart  and  theirs  too.  you  want  to  sit  with  it  in  front  of  you,  let  them  see  you  with  all  your  flaws,  which  haven’t  been  your  fault  but  you  have  been  made  to  believe  so,  and  you  want  them  to  love  you  anyways.  because  you  know  you’d  do  that  for  them.

tagged  by  :  @acharnemcnt​   tagging  :  steal  it  from  me  and  tag  me.

[voxxisms]

vox used to be charming, bright, had a love for living even in Hell that was kinda unmatched at one point, used to see things glass half full.

after eighty years or so, hes kinda bitter, miserable, ready to accept a Final Death at any time although hed still fight, && takes solace in the company that is willing to stay around, even as an enemy.

even if you hated him, && he hated you, he wants your attention because, frankly, what else does he have to live for?

[magiclcss]

I have obey me brainrot once again, and while I’m thinking about it: Despite her friendly demeanor, Kaede did not forgive the threats and harmful actions towards her so easily during her first trip to the Devildom.

While she genuinely enjoys being around the demon brothers now, it did take a while for Kaede to forgive everyone. I haven’t officially pinpoint what her two primary sins would be, but wrath; mainly pettiness and spite is definitely one of them. Kaede can be petty, spiteful, and can hold grudges for a long time. On top of that; she is very much an ‘actions speak louder than words’ type of girl. So while the brothers could apologize to her until their blue in the face, she isn’t incline to accept them unless their actions match up with the words they were speaking.

While the majority of her bad feelings towards the brothers fizzled out by the end of the exchange program, they specifically had a hard time with forgiving Belphegor. After lesson 16, just being in the same general area as Belphegor would trigger Kaede into a fight or flight type situation. She also loathed the way he was acting towards her once the truth of her being a distant relative/descendent of Lilith’s reincarnation came to light. If it weren’t for the good vibes at that time, she would’ve shoved him away from her as fast as she possible could. 

One of the biggest things Kaede’s value’s the most is trust. If you break her trust in anyway, then she has a difficult time looking at one like she did before. Prior to the events of lesson 16, Kaede wholeheartedly would have said that she trust him if asked. While originally the sole reason she agreed to make pacts with the other brother was so that Beel could reunite with his twin, she did begin to trust him -- until that trust was ultimately shattered once the seventh born was freed from the attic. For the longest time, Kaede would avoid him ( and Beel as well if they were with each other ), like the plague. She was cordial towards him for the sake of the brothers and to keep peace in the house, otherwise, she avoid him whenever she could. The less she interacted with Belphegor the better it was for her.

It wasn’t until towards the end of her second stay in the Devildom that she decided to sit down and have an actual conversation about what happened in the attic and how they both feel about it.  They're on good enough terms now, however -- the petty side of her can’t help but bring up the fact that he killed her whenever he’s annoying her.

[lattehearted]

✏️ grabs at sonia

Sonia: As top in this relationship, I think we should- Makoto: I can't believe you're pulling rank on me.

~*~

Sonia: I’ve been dropping them the most insanely obvious hints for like a year now. No response. Makoto: Wow. They sound stupid. Sonia: But they’re not. They’re really smart actually. Just dense. Makoto: Maybe you need to be more obvious? Like, I don’t know… “Hey! I love you!” Sonia: I guess you’re right. Hey Makoto, I love you. Makoto: See! Just say that! Sonia: Holy fucking shit. Makoto: If that flies over their head then, sorry Sonia, but they're too dumb for you. Sonia: Makoto.

~*~

Sonia: Happy October 32nd! Second Halloween! Makoto: That doesn't exist. Sonia: Not with that attitude.

~*~

Sonia: So, Makoto, do you have a crush on anyone? Makoto: The only crush I have is this crushing anxiety.

@valuehope // incorrect quotes

[vvraithqueen]

what does your heart look like?

a compass that doesn’t waver

You are someone who is certain of what you want. Maybe you always have been, or maybe you made a discovery that you haven’t been able to tear your eyes away from. Your heart is set and certain. You fight endlessly for your goals. Above all else, you know who you are and what you are trying to achieve. Just be careful not to tear yourself or others apart in pursuit of your ideals.

tagged by: @yu1batar ♡ tagging: @melnchly @crowshoots @ikonocleur @heireign / @barrelreborn @fenixburned @pistolslinger

[tvintedspvrkarc]

@lcstinfantasy

a girlfriend is just a weighted blanket that bites you