#corvvii

[corvvii]

LFRP: LEONNAUX ALTOIX

For all practical purposes a ghost, this Elezen only appears on public records as far back as three summers ago. It’s likely, then, that he’s chosen to live under an assumed name. He tends to use his appearance to his advantage, passing himself off as a Wildwood whenever it suits his interests—which, given the discrimination that Duskwights face, is more often than not.

He first stepped into the public’s eye as an academic—and, unbeknownst to all but those closest to him, the proprietor of The Cloak & Dagger (under the alias “Crow”). He is passionate about magicks, especially arcanima, and has a demonstrated talent for alchemy, both beyond what one may expect of a man who’s only twenty and one summers old.

In Character———

Profession(s): Academic — Director of Alizarine Research & Reclamation ( @alizarinefc ). Information Broker — Proprietor of The Cloak & Dagger, and current self-proclaimed leader of the Ebonguard ( @ebonguardls ).

Alignment: Generally neutral. Loyal to the Eorzean alliance, but not the msot law-abiding citizen. Has a misdemeanor charge on record (disturbing the peace) in Ul’dah.

Professional Talents: Magic — Arcanima. Alchemy. Warding and minor enchantment. Bartending/mixology.

Current Residence: The Goblet, Sultana’s Breath.

Likely Haunts: Ul’dah and Thanalan, primarily. Bookstores. Antique Shops. Magic Shops. Bars and Taverns. Gambling Establishments.

Hobbies: Gambling, primarily poker and other card games. Magic tricks, primarily sleight of hand. Reading, especially academic texts but also including poetry. He will die before he admits he’s tried writing some of his own. He has a general interest in music and fashion as well.

Abbreviated Bio: Leonnaux is a Shroud-born Duskwight. He is obsessively studious and somewhat selfish in nature, though simultaneously surprisingly laid-back. Those who can make it past his strictly-business demeanor might note a heart of gold, despite the kind of work he’s often involved in via The Cloak & Dagger.

Having run away from home and come to Ul’dah, he quickly had to find a way to make money, which led him to dip his toes into the criminal underworld... and after he took the plunge, he never looked back. He took advantage of his new-found freedom (both in person and, to an extent, in finances) to continue his studies into the flow of aether and alchemy.

Full Profile Here.

Out of Character———

I’m Mid and I use they/them pronouns! My personal blog is @penvmbral. I’m a college student who bounces between Central Time and Eastern Time. I’m generally most active during NA Evenings and Late Nights.

I play on Balmung, but I’m also experienced in Tumblr RP and am more than willing to do threads here! Discord RP probably won’t happen though because my DMs get buried super easily and I’m very easily-distracted with things like Discord. I’m 100% open to connections on other Crystal worlds as well!

Leonnaux is my main character, but I’ve generally been too busy to do much RP outside of my immediate circles unfortunately. I do want to change that, but I will admit to being a little picky!

First: I am a lore-strict RPer. I don’t mind bending the lore a bit if it means telling a better story or if the effect is mostly for flavor, but I take the integrity of the setting very seriously. I also tend play on the lower end of the power spectrum, so I’m not really interested in characters who spend their weekends hunting Ifrit in the Bowl of Embers.

Second: I value OOC communication above all else. If you are unable or unwilling to use OOC channels to the necessary extent to avoid potential issues regarding touchy material in RP and the like then I’m not interested.

I’m also not looking for shipping/relationship RP (Leon is taken and very monogamous) or ERP, but those are kind of givens.

Beyond that, I’m open to anything, but in particular I am looking for:

Casual acquaintances and friends!

Business contacts!

Long-term plot-focused RP connections!

Discord and Linkshell communities! (Note: I’m also willing to come hang out with FCs if they have an open Discord, but I lead my own and am not interested in joining another, sorry!)

Detailed RP Hooks Under the Cut.

Thanks for reading! I will likely be watching the notes of this post and reaching out to people myself from time to time, but by all means feel free to send me a message here on Tumblr. I generally respond within the day. My Discord is available upon request!

Tagging for Visibility: @balmungrp, @ffxiv-balmung-rp, @ffxiv-crystal-rp, @crystalxivrp, @mooglemeet

Hooks———

1. The Academic/Scholarly Community.

While the majority of Leonnaux’s career has been spent in seclusion, teaching himself the skills he’s learned, he eventually came out of his shell. Having gained some experience in a position of leadership, he is now more confident in his abilities as a scholar and as a mage. He’s always looking to expand his horizons, and has an extensive personal collection (although it’s doubtful that he’s read every book cover-to-cover). 

He also has a passing interest in alchemy, although he’s less skilled with it than he is with magic. He understands and can clearly explain most of the basic principles of Eorzean alchemy (at least the sort they teach in Ul'dah), but the most complex principles or foreign variants of the art are utterly lost on him… Not that he wouldn’t love to learn. Despite his talent for alchemy, he also doesn’t have the time or knowledge to go out and collect his own reagents and materials, so he relies heavily on outside help, be they merchants in Ul’dah or independent suppliers.

He is also the director of Alizarine Research & Reclamation, a company focused on such academic pursuits as well as the study and acquisition of artifacts, regardless of whether their significance lays in their history or their properties.

2. The Criminal Element

For a long time, Leonnaux’s primary source of income was selling information and watching the rumor mill turn. He’s always had somewhat of a disdain for law and authority, viewing such things necessary only insofar as they serve his ends. He sold secrets and whispers under the guise of a somewhat ostentatious man known as “Crow,” using his “messenger” (really a cover to ensure that he was taken seriously in his work, and to protect his identity/safety if things went awry) as an intermediary between himself and business contacts as a means of protecting his identity due to the nature of his work. More recently, he has taken to thievery if the price is right. 

“Crow” is also known to be the leader of a loose criminal network that he calls “the Ebonguard” and is the proprietor of an establishment known as The Cloak & Dagger, a restaurant meant to be a sort of ‘neutral ground’ for criminals and n’er-do-wells to do business and have a good bite to eat. 

Leonnaux is known to gamble his money in seedy places. More than happy to sit for a game of cards or a cigarette, one might notice that he can get an uncanny winning streak going under the right conditions. The keenest might be able to connect the dots to the pronounced talent for sleight of hand and other magic tricks that he seems to possess.

3. Contract Work.

Leonnaux is more than willing to take contract work, although he has his boundaries. This is in its own heading because he’s willing to take work to research things or track down artifacts as he is to sell information or organize heists to steal valuables. His only hard line is that he won’t kill on contract and he will not aid in any plot involving human trafficking.

Note though that Leonnaux is comfortable enough financially that he may not take every job that’s pitched to him. High risk jobs that offer little reward are likely to be declined, but if the pot is sweet enough then he can be convinced to do anything that doesn’t cross one of his hard lines.

(Note that RPing contracts in the east will be difficult, as I don’t generally play with IC teleportation due to playing on the lower end of the power spectrum.)

[gilandcats-blog]

INKBOIS UNITE

@corvvii, @writxdagger, (and others if i get their tumblr)

[ebonguard]

EBONGUARD PRESENTS...

Mob bosses.

Murderers.

And thieves.

The underworld has long played host to diverse flavors of unsavory characters, and the network known as the Ebonguard is no different. Its members hide in plain sight, distinguishable only by the telltale black linkpearls that connect them. They live the high life in Ul’dah and hide away in the darkest corners of the Black Shroud. They sail the seas around Vylbrand. Some have even haunt the shadows of far-away lands, the linkpearls carried to their hands by happy accident or sad circumstance.

But this is not a story about accident or circumstance.

This is a story about greed and men.

MODUS OPERANDI

Modus Operandi is a collaborative campaign-style story arc that Ebonguard is hoping to kick off in late September to early October 2019. Focused on the intrigue aspect of criminal RP, one of the major goals of this story arc is to interweave major DMed plot events with organic story-building and character development via social RP, freeform investigation, and RP/writing prompts.

The other major goal of Modus Operandi is to raise the stakes for the Ebonguard, presenting a real possibility of participating members getting apprehended and punished for crimes that they commit over the course of the arc. To that end:

We are seeking individuals and groups interested in collaborating with us for this plot. These individuals and groups will work closely with Ebonguard’s team to ensure that everyone gets to contribute something to the story and to ensure internal consistency.

For all of the following, an operating presence, ideally primary operating presence, in Eorzea is required. Special preference will be given to groups and individuals that operate out of Ul’dah IC. General preference will be given to groups over individuals because of ease of organization.

Trading companies, banks, businesses, or other organizations or affluent individuals in possession of valuable goods regardless of legality. These groups/individuals will be responsible for ‘setting the stage’ and providing the Ebonguard team(s) with obstacles to overcome during their heists. They will also either work with or against law enforcement, depending on their alignment. Due to the fact that we can only organize so much and have it remain a coherent story, there will be a maximum of two of these “marks,” so we will be vetting them to ensure that they’re a good fit for the story of Modus Operandi. (Note: we aren’t really looking to steal dangerous magical artifacts or anything. Think more along the lines of invaluable art, jewels, or cold hard cash.)  

Law enforcement, such as Immortal Flames, Brass Blades, freelance private investigators, bounty hunters, and lawful-aligned mercenaries. These characters will form the primary antagonistic force for Modus Operandi and will likely get the most action with regards to freeform investigation. Freelancers may be hired by the “marks,” but the premise of their operation is that they are acting in accordance with proper law enforcement authorities. They are expected to bear in mind the fact that the crimes that will be committed over the course of the Modus Operandi main story will probably not be that severe.  

The story’s exact details are loose because we hope to tailor the heists of Modus Operandi to the sorts of groups we’ll be working with to tell the story. Here are the details we do know, though:

It will be lore-strict and pretty limited in scale/scope. As cool as it would be to steal the crown of the Sultana, we aren’t there yet. Maybe another time.

A few major things will get shaken up for Ebonguard on an IC level, so both the network and the characters within will have to adapt.

The main story is structured in three acts. Some major story beats have been planned already, while others are left open so that they can be tailored to the characters and groups involved.

OOC communication is key, especially in situations like Modus Operandi where two player factions will be pitted against each other. 

Crime RP isn’t fun without consequences, so participants of all factions are expected to accept the consequences for their character’s actions. Tying in with the above, though, this doesn’t mean that criminal characters can just be permadeathed without player consent.

Ebonguard is a primarily NA-based RP group, and while we would love to include EU players in Modus Operandi, accommodating them may not always be possible. We ask that players bear in mind schedule and timezone restrictions when expressing interest in participating in this story arc.

If you’re interested in participating in Modus Operandi or have any questions, then please contact @ebonguardls via our contact page or DM @corvvii. 

Because Modus Operandi will run long after the world visit feature is implemented, we welcome the prospect of collaborating with groups from across the Crystal datacenter!

(Ebonguard itself is located on Balmung.)

Please note that Ebonguard and associated ventures are not associated and does not condone real-life criminal activities. Activities engaged in or discussed by Ebonguard or associated ventures are strictly fictional and for entertainment purposes only.

tagging for visibility: @balmungrp @mooglemeet @crystalxivrp @ffxiv-crystal-rp @ffxiv-balmung-rp

[itinerant-shrike]

Alizarine Research and Reclamation (@alizarinefc) attends the Arcane Circle’s (@the-arcane-circle)  Grand Magus Tournament, supporting their competitor Leonnaux Altoix (@corvvii ).

Featuring Katrina Shrike (@itinerant-shrike), Leonnaux Altoix (@corvvii), Ozhi’a Mujuuk, Mihk’a Epocan (@writxdagger) of <INK>. Also featuring Headmistress Janelle Colbernoux (@lets–make–magic), Khyran Oisin (@khyranoisin), Defiant Bride (@bride-and-bride), Edda Vincents, Nandin Shulam (@ceol-aen),   Hremfing Garrott, Rhy'sae Galeni (@rhysae), and many more! 

Screenshots by @l-antimony-l.

Tagging @crystalxivrp, @balmungrp, @balmungroleplayers, @ffxiv-balmung-rp, @ffxiv-crystal-rp, @mooglemeet​  for visibility!  

[tomesandsuch]

Five Things - Gwannes

EMOTIONS

Anxiety

Powerlessness

Paranoia

Love

Optimism

COLORS

Green

Silver

Brown

Beige

Blue

SCENTS

Burning Wood

Oil

Ground Pepper

Offal

Metal Polish

VICES

Smoking

Thrill-seeking

Alcohol

Sleeping

Isolation

CLOTHING

Chainmail

Cloth gambesons

Heavy leather

Half-Plate

Bandanas & Eye-patches 

BODY LANGUAGE

Slouched posture

Fidgeting

Tired expression

Lip-biting

Scratching

AESTHETIC

A gust of wind through the forest

A dust storm illuminated by lightning 

Dense fog & Scattered lantern light

Age-old masonry

Remains preserved in liquid

OBJECTS

An ornamented halberd

A ruddy gambeson

A bird-shaped earring

A black bandana

A cluttered toolbelt

SONGS

The Zenith Sunset - Christian Kjellvander

A Horse With No Name - America

Within - Daft Punk

All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix

The Partisan - Leonard Cohen

tagged by: nobody

tagging: @pom-friend @corvvii @unsullied-skies @bride-and-bride @ceol-aen @ironeaters @flamesonhammersmith

[mimaxiv]

Character Interview - Miyuki Mazaki

tagged by: @corvvii / @hellsbovnd

tagging: @ramius-xiv, @kerrath, @eviloblivion and whoever else would like to fill this out!

— what did you have for breakfast?

“Breakfast was rice with some miso soup and a cup of green tea. After an hour or so I had a slice of melon just for a taste of something sweet. I have to grocery shop soon.”

— what can you cook perfectly?

“My mother taught me well growing up, a lot of housewives’ skills. Cooking, cleaning. Though my time away from home has been less than kind to my cooking skills. I’d say my best meal is dodo bone broth ramen with braised dzo belly slices. At least, that’s my go to meal on cold days that I’d prefer to be cozied up.”

— if you could choose a pet, what what would it be?

”A pet? I find it difficult simply to maintain interpersonal relationships outside of my colleagues, I couldn’t imagine myself looking after a pet... we did raise an orphaned tiger cub but he was not much of a house pet, that much was for certain. And that lasted, at most, a couple of weeks until it could fend for itself in the wild. I don’t know. Maybe a fish... they’re simple. Their needs are basic and mundane.”

— how is your relationship with your parents?

“A-ah... well, I’d say that relationship ended on sour terms before I left home.”

— what is your favorite read?

“Is this interview public record? No? Alright, well, there’s this novel called “Illicit Confessions” following the life of a woman and her many romantic encounters. I’d say beyond the graphic and-- actually, no um. Perhaps the Compendium of Magitek Alterations in Organic Lifeforms. Yes. That.”

— do you put both socks on first, or one sock, one shoe?

“...one sock then shoe? Is that Eorzean culture? Barbaric. Both socks. I’m a sane woman.”

— do you fold your clothes before bed?

“Yes, and then placed in my wash bin. I find folding the clothes helps to not form new wrinkles in the time it takes till my laundry day. And it looks more neat than just... tossing your clothes around like a savage.”

— how do you feel about marriage?

“Marriage? Goodness, I’ve yet to even be in a romantic affair--” She coughed, clearing her throat for a brief moment before continuing on. “--I’ve not ever really thought about marriage. My mother spent so long trying to ready me to be wed one day that we never even spent time teaching me how to find someone to wed. It’s never been a concern. I do believe the bond between partners a beautiful and passionate thing, it’s just not something I’ve ever focused on. I’m a woman of craft, first and foremost.”

— who was the last person you crushed on?

Miyuki promptly chokes a bit on her glass of water, patting on her sternum as she composed herself. “...excuse me-- ah, well, um. That’s classified.”

— what does your dream home look like? and where would it be?

“My dream home...” She paused and averted her gaze to the floor, watching her foot bob up and down across her other leg from her peripheral vision. “...Yanxia, a cottage that could be self-sufficient, self-sustainable. Free of any evidence of previous Garlean occupancy.”

— what’s your worst habit?

“My worst habit is over drinking. Especially because I can’t handle my alcohol. But I do it anyways because it makes social interaction ludicrously easier.”

— what do you do for living and how do you feel about your job?

“I am an engineer for the Alizarine Research & Reclamation Co. I’m very grateful for my job, and I’m grateful I was sought out by Master Ozhi’a for my particular set of talents. I spent too long in Ul’dah fighting to make ends meet upon arriving in Eorzea.”

[hellsbovnd-archive]

character interview — leonnaux altoix

pulled from some writeblrs i follow since i’m... trying my best! to write  novel... works pretty good rp meme too though if i do say so myself! 

this was originally posted to @corvvii but because i used a readmore break for it and some answers have changed, i’m doing it again on my new blog to keep everything in one place!

tagging: @notoriousmonsterhunter​ @pom-friend​ @bhelni​ @celesiel​ @bookbornexiv​ @eorzeuh​ @ironeaters​ @itinerant-shrike​ @theaugustrebel​. others could def feel free to yoink if they wanna though!

— what did you have for breakfast?

“Uh… I don’t remember, truthfully; I may have skipped it altogether. But—�� He paused there, to consider. “—I don’t feel faint, so I suppose I must have eaten something. Probably slipped my mind. Maybe some dried fruit? I’ve been craving apricots lately. Ah—and coffee. Always coffee. Black.”  

— what can you cook perfectly?

“I’m not good at cooking at all—I burned noodles to the bottom of the pan once… Uh, so I guess a sandwich. It’s hard to mess up a sandwich. Just sliced tomatoes and some mayonnaise if I’m feeling fancy. If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, tomato paste is also fine. If you don’t have bread, well…”

— if you could choose a pet, what what would it be?

“I wouldn’t trust myself with pets any more demanding than a copperfish. I found a cat at an antique shop, and she’s around here—somewhere? But she kind of wanders as she pleases... I haven’t seen her in a while; I suppose she either found a better home or she got spooked by something.”

Leonnaux trailed off and rubbed the back of his neck.

“… I’m getting off-topic. Not so much a pet but—a familiar would be nice. Something that can fly, maybe a crow? They’ve always fascinated me, and then I wouldn’t have to rely on the broken mail service to make sure my letters get to their rightful recipients… On time.”

— how is your relationship with your parents?

“… Complicated. Next question.”

— what is your favorite read?

“There’s a book of old drama that Edda got me for Starlight—not this year, but last year. Or was it the year before that? Gods, it’s been a while. Anyway, that book actually started me on reading more fiction, and I still return to it from time to time. Some of the plays are dense, but I wouldn’t say a single one of them was bad, so it’s… Special. And my favorite.”

— do you put both socks on first, or one sock, one shoe?

“Both socks, then both shoes. What are you, some savage?”

— do you fold your clothes before bed?

“Not if they’re dirty, those go in the bin. If I just brought them in from the line, though, then yes; there’s no point in pushing it off until later; it’s a shame to let nice shirts get wrinkled.”

— how do you feel about marriage?

“It’s—complicated.” He laughs a bit. “Honestly, it’s a leap—kind of a terrifying one. My parents weren’t even married when they had me, so I don’t think it’s essential for any sort of relationship——Not. That I want kids. Gods, I would make a terrible father, but, the point is. As a concept, I think it’s… Nice, but ultimately non-essential. Anything further is private business, for Edda and I only.”  

— who was the last person you crushed on?

“Edda Vincents. She saw through me, and here we are, years later. I suppose being ‘kind of a loser’ paid off.” He couldn’t help the warm, giddy smile that flashed across his lips then.

— what does your dream home look like? and where would it be?

Leonnaux took a long pause, eyelids falling a bit. “I’m happy with my apartment, though something elegant like some of the richer merchants have in the city would be nice… Especially if I had a view of one of the main through-fares of the city from my bedroom window. Call it odd, but I’ve always liked the look of the city at night. It doesn’t have to be big. I’ve never needed a whole lot of space. It just needs to be… I don’t know. Mine. Maybe a balcony so I could look out over the city after sundown, or up at the stars.”

— what’s your worst habit?

“… This, I suppose. Keeping on-guard. It works for professional settings, but it makes making friends difficult sometimes. The friends I have, I have despite my manner… Not because of it.”

— what do you do for living and how do you feel about your job? (Primary Answer — @alizarinefc)

“I’m an academic, and I helm a relatively new endeavor in Alizarine Research & Reclamation. It’s slow-going, but I wouldn’t be doing it if I didn’t enjoy it. Just paperwork at the moment. Getting arrangements squared away. Making sure we have some sources of funding lined up…”

— what do you do for living and how do you feel about your job? (Bonus Answer — @ebonguardls)

“The Cloak & Dagger is actually… Quite enjoyable to work for, to manage. I get to meet people, get to listen to them. It’s harder some nights than others, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world, and it’s taught me a number of very useful skills… And put me in touch with several promising connections.”

[machene-ffxiv]

russian classics aesthetics: Machene

BROTHERS KARAMAZOV: orthodox monasteries, deep woods, starry nights, the sound of paper being torn, dimly lit rooms, withered roses, an unfinished letter, piles of books, the sound of shattering glass, ticking of clocks in a silent house, heavy wooden furniture, the air before a storm, the smell of earth, a crowd of people dressed in black, distant murmurs, emptied streets, the fear of walking alone in dusk CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: coldness of the skin against a blade, slender pale fingers & slightly shaking hands, a red stain blooming on white fabric, lonely steps in a corridor, the slow dripping of water, looking out of the window into the thickening darkness, a single dying candle on the table, listening to one’s breath & counting heartbeats, too many stairs, the desire to be invisible, a subtle memory of kind words THE IDIOT: classical statues, wealth covered with dust, a dark house tainted with inherited madness, an unsettling feeling, long walks in a park, useless chatter, a silken ribbon forgotten on a bench, a melancholic face, an unexpected spring rain, the joy of reading one’s favorite book, the clarity of mind after fully perceiving the world around, looking at a cloudless sky ANNA KARENINA: fields of crops, flowers brought from an early morning walk, the wind caressing a girl’s hair, a bowl of fruit, the smell of ripe pears, the clatter of a spoon against porcelain when stirring tea, children’s laughter coming from the garden, soft sunlight & white curtains, the sensation of velvet against skin, pearls from a ripped necklace spilling on marble floor, a sudden silence in a room full of people WAR AND PEACE: a glass of wine, the brightness of  a crystal chandelier, white lace, a raging snow storm, the sound of a door being gently closed, the moment of holding one’s breath before walking in a ball room, indulging in looking at a beautiful earring against light, closing one’s eyes for a moment while dancing, the sweet smell of strawberries, a pair of gloves left on an armchair, the light scent of powder, gunpowder stuck on skin, smoke inside a burning building, the silence upon returning home, an untranslatable distance, the desperate lure of glory THE MASTER AND MARGARITA: the chaos of a lively city, ambient jazz in an expensive restaurant, jumping on a moving tram, the sight of moscow from the roof of a house, yellow flowers in a vase, leaning out of the window, shelves stacked with books, a small tin box with old photographs, strange shapes in the night sky, laughing in the middle of the night on a balcony, colorful posters for a surreptitious magician’s show floating in the wind EUGENE ONEGIN: a lonely mansion, reading a book in the parlour, a faint piano melody lingering in falling silence, long evenings, passing seasons, discussing french novels of the moment, unspoken thoughts, leaning against the door frame, a quickly averted glance, eating a peach absent-mindedly, bright mornings, footprints in snow, a loud gun-shot terrifying a flock of birds nearby FATHERS AND SONS: a birch grove, morning mist, moss-covered stones near a moor, scientific books, white roses, cheap champagne, a shabby pocket-watch, light-hearted irony, a maladroit cello sonata, freshly mowed grass, letting thoughts come & go, a slow yawn, picturesque plates & bowls filled with traditional dishes, drinking tea on the porch DOCTOR ZHIVAGO: a strange feeling of loss, writing poems in a diary, traveling by train, the hesitation before touching someone’s hand, the gaze of one lost in thought, the warmth of cinnamon, a scarf brightly embellished with flowers, a glass of water, a threadbare jacket, the tempting void, the evanescent serenity of yesterday CHERRY ORCHARD: a lone chair in an empty room, falling blossoms, old samovar, the unsettling need for change, a mirror reflecting the full moon, the disappointment of a glossy object turning worthless after second glance, a piano out of tune

Tagged by: @corvvii

Tagging: @grantffxiv @spotofmummery @enticing-flame

Anyone that wants to do this is welcome.  If not, all good too!  

[larhaya]

Music: Vezhir’ra Dakwhaal

Werewolf Heart - Dead Man’s Bones

Bad Ritual - Timber Timbre

Dead Moon - Brick + Mortar

Moment’s Silence (Common Tongue) - Hozier

Tagged by: @mischiefandmystics (thanks for the tag!!)

Tagging: @oyuudatass @ffxivfisticuffs @sunbeasts @huntspeak @forever-halone @corvvii & anyone else who wants to! 

[pom-friend]

Baeyl Teken’ghym || What shape does your pain take?

[Ghosts]

Your pain takes the shape of ghosts, haunting you, always there. No one would believe you if you told them, or understand even if they did. You don't know how to make them go away, or what they want. They just follow you, casting shadows over all you do, being your fears and the embodiment of all you've lost or are afraid of losing. They can't touch you though... Can they?

Tagged by @ceol-aen (thank you!)

Tagging @unsullied-skies (for Gotou), @ironeaters (for Baidur), and @corvvii (for Leonnaux)

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[corvvii]

russian classics aesthetics

BROTHERS KARAMAZOV: orthodox monasteries, deep woods, starry nights, the sound of paper being torn, dimly lit rooms, withered roses, an unfinished letter, piles of books, the sound of shattering glass, ticking of clocks in a silent house, heavy wooden furniture, the air before a storm, the smell of earth, a crowd of people dressed in black, distant murmurs, emptied streets, the fear of walking alone in dusk CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: coldness of the skin against a blade, slender pale fingers & slightly shaking hands, a red stain blooming on white fabric, lonely steps in a corridor, the slow dripping of water, looking out of the window into the thickening darkness, a single dying candle on the table, listening to one’s breath & counting heartbeats, too many stairs, the desire to be invisible, a subtle memory of kind words THE IDIOT: classical statues, wealth covered with dust, a dark house tainted with inherited madness, an unsettling feeling, long walks in a park, useless chatter, a silken ribbon forgotten on a bench, a melancholic face, an unexpected spring rain, the joy of reading one’s favorite book, the clarity of mind after fully perceiving the world around, looking at a cloudless sky ANNA KARENINA: fields of crops, flowers brought from an early morning walk, the wind caressing a girl’s hair, a bowl of fruit, the smell of ripe pears, the clatter of a spoon against porcelain when stirring tea, children’s laughter coming from the garden, soft sunlight & white curtains, the sensation of velvet against skin, pearls from a ripped necklace spilling on marble floor, a sudden silence in a room full of people WAR AND PEACE: a glass of wine, the brightness of  a crystal chandelier, white lace, a raging snow storm, the sound of a door being gently closed, the moment of holding one’s breath before walking in a ball room, indulging in looking at a beautiful earring against light, closing one’s eyes for a moment while dancing, the sweet smell of strawberries, a pair of gloves left on an armchair, the light scent of powder, andreinikolayevichbolkonsky, gunpowder stuck on skin, smoke inside a burning building, the silence upon returning home, an untranslatable distance, the desperate lure of glory THE MASTER AND MARGARITA: the chaos of a lively city, ambient jazz in an expensive restaurant, jumping on a moving tram, the sight of moscow from the roof of a house, yellow flowers in a vase, leaning out of the window, shelves stacked with books, a small tin box with old photographs, strange shapes in the night sky, laughing in the middle of the night on a balcony, colorful posters for a surreptitious magician’s show floating in the wind EUGENE ONEGIN: a lonely mansion, reading a book in the parlour, a faint piano melody lingering in falling silence, long evenings, passing seasons, discussing french novels of the moment, unspoken thoughts, leaning against the door frame, a quickly averted glance, eating a peach absent-mindedly, bright mornings, footprints in snow, a loud gun-shot terrifying a flock of birds nearby FATHERS AND SONS: a birch grove, morning mist, moss-covered stones near a moor, scientific books, white roses, cheap champagne, a shabby pocket-watch, light-hearted irony, a maladroit cello sonata, freshly mowed grass, letting thoughts come & go, a slow yawn, picturesque plates & bowls filled with traditional dishes, drinking tea on the porch DOCTOR ZHIVAGO: a strange feeling of loss, writing poems in a diary, traveling by train, the hesitation before touching someone’s hand, the gaze of one lost in thought, the warmth of cinnamon, a scarf brightly embellished with flowers, a glass of water, a threadbare jacket, the tempting void, the evanescent serenity of yesterday CHERRY ORCHARD: a lone chair in an empty room, falling blossoms, old samovar, the unsettling need for change, a mirror reflecting the full moon, the disappointment of a glossy object turning worthless after second glance, a piano out of tune

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[thalindren-blog]

Russian Classic Aesthetics

h/t @corvvii, good find! 

BROTHERS KARAMAZOV: orthodox monasteries, deep woods, starry nights, the sound of paper being torn, dimly lit rooms, withered roses, an unfinished letter, piles of books, the sound of shattering glass, ticking of clocks in a silent house, heavy wooden furniture, the air before a storm, the smell of earth, a crowd of people dressed in black, distant murmurs, emptied streets, the fear of walking alone in dusk CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: coldness of the skin against a blade, slender pale fingers & slightly shaking hands, a red stain blooming on white fabric, lonely steps in a corridor, the slow dripping of water, looking out of the window into the thickening darkness, a single dying candle on the table, listening to one’s breath & counting heartbeats, too many stairs, the desire to be invisible, a subtle memory of kind words THE IDIOT: classical statues, wealth covered with dust, a dark house tainted with inherited madness, an unsettling feeling, long walks in a park, useless chatter, a silken ribbon forgotten on a bench, a melancholic face, an unexpected spring rain, the joy of reading one’s favorite book, the clarity of mind after fully perceiving the world around, looking at a cloudless sky ANNA KARENINA: fields of crops, flowers brought from an early morning walk, the wind caressing a girl’s hair, a bowl of fruit, the smell of ripe pears, the clatter of a spoon against porcelain when stirring tea, children’s laughter coming from the garden, soft sunlight & white curtains, the sensation of velvet against skin, pearls from a ripped necklace spilling on marble floor, a sudden silence in a room full of people WAR AND PEACE: a glass of wine, the brightness of  a crystal chandelier, white lace, a raging snow storm, the sound of a door being gently closed, the moment of holding one’s breath before walking in a ball room, indulging in looking at a beautiful earring against light, closing one’s eyes for a moment while dancing, the sweet smell of strawberries, a pair of gloves left on an armchair, the light scent of powder, andreinikolayevichbolkonsky, gunpowder stuck on skin, smoke inside a burning building, the silence upon returning home, an untranslatable distance, the desperate lure of glory THE MASTER AND MARGARITA: the chaos of a lively city, ambient jazz in an expensive restaurant, jumping on a moving tram, the sight of moscow from the roof of a house, yellow flowers in a vase, leaning out of the window, shelves stacked with books, a small tin box with old photographs, strange shapes in the night sky, laughing in the middle of the night on a balcony, colorful posters for a surreptitious magician’s show floating in the wind EUGENE ONEGIN: a lonely mansion, reading a book in the parlour, a faint piano melody lingering in falling silence, long evenings, passing seasons, discussing french novels of the moment, unspoken thoughts, leaning against the door frame, a quickly averted glance, eating a peach absent-mindedly, bright mornings, footprints in snow, a loud gun-shot terrifying a flock of birds nearby FATHERS AND SONS: a birch grove, morning mist, moss-covered stones near a moor, scientific books, white roses, cheap champagne, a shabby pocket-watch, light-hearted irony, a maladroit cello sonata, freshly mowed grass, letting thoughts come & go, a slow yawn, picturesque plates & bowls filled with traditional dishes, drinking tea on the porch DOCTOR ZHIVAGO: a strange feeling of loss, writing poems in a diary, traveling by train, the hesitation before touching someone’s hand, the gaze of one lost in thought, the warmth of cinnamon, a scarf brightly embellished with flowers, a glass of water, a threadbare jacket, the tempting void, the evanescent serenity of yesterday CHERRY ORCHARD: a lone chair in an empty room, falling blossoms, old samovar, the unsettling need for change, a mirror reflecting the full moon, the disappointment of a glossy object turning worthless after second glance, a piano out of tune 

[ebonguard]

Special Notice Regarding Collaboration

Good morning, everyone!

As per our newest recruitment post, Ebonguard is going to be pushing not only its recruitment efforts for members of the linkshell itself, but efforts to collaborate with other like-minded groups and individuals.

The form that this collaboration may take varies and we encourage you to reach out if you’re interested, but I wanted to take the time here to outline something big I had in mind, which members of the LS might recognize as something I gave a name to recently but won’t be happening until this fall, likely September: Modus Operandi.

Modus Operandi is the title for a large-scale campaign-style storyline that I want to run not only for Ebonguard, but extend to other groups as well. In order to do this, of course I need to know who, if anyone, might be interested in participating in this plotline come September.

The premise is, of course, heists, though the goal is to be larger-scale than the dinky little heists we’ve run already that can be resolved within two to three events. I would like the opportunity to work with groups not only as allies to the Ebonguard, but as antagonists to up the stakes: i.e. law enforcement, vigilantes, or other law-abiding citizens who either have their own machinations and would be interested in being robbed, or would be interested in stopping actual criminals for once. 

The intention for this plotline is to take the heretofore completely NPC’d heisting shenanigans and give actual weight to them in order to tell a story, rather than just add some cool things to a criminally-inclined character’s resume (though we always have a blast when we do that). This plotline is also extremely likely to see Crow, the illusive and ego-driven so-called “leader” of the Ebonguard, unmasked before both the network and the world, which would already have repercussions for both the Ebonguard itself and other ventures he is involved in such as Alizarine Research & Reclamation (@alizarinefc) and The Cloak & Dagger.

Very little of this plot is planned because I want to leave it open for collaborators to contribute to; after all, I can only, personally, account for happenings with the Ebonguard, but any good collaborative plotline would add value to things that other groups are doing as well. the first leg of it is likely, however, to on an OOC level be a framed narrative; while nothing in the stories I run is ever pre-determined, there are some story beats I’ve fallen in love with and want to maintain.

In conclusion, please contact me here or @corvvii if you’re interested in participating in or helping with Modus Operandi. In order to keep who we’re collaborating with a secret until closer to the plot’s beginning, we will likely be planning in a group DM on Discord, and an invitation and special rank will be given in the Ebonguard discord at a later date.

In particular, this plot would benefit from:

Law enforcement with jurisdiction (this plot will likely center around Ul’dah).

Private investigators

Groups with valuables that they safeguard... And that criminals might be looking to steal. (These valuables can be anything, though bonus points for things like art and paintings.)

Fellow thieves looking to either help the Ebonguard accomplish their goal or try and beat them to the punch.

Groups with space that they can offer to DM with. (I have a spare apartment on an alt and an FC room, but that’s it.)

Because this plotline will be taking place AFTER 5.0 is launched, ANY group on the Crystal datacenter (Balmung, Mateus, Coeurl, Diabolos, Brynhildr, Malboro, Zalera) is welcome to collaborate and participate, even though Ebonguard is located on Balmung.

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

- Crow

[itinerant-shrike]

Alizarine Research and Reclamation (@alizarinefc) attends the Arcane Circle’s (@the-arcane-circle)  Grand Magus Gala. Featuring Headmistress Janelle Colbernoux (@lets--make--magic), Katrina Shrike (@itinerant-shrike), Leonnaux Altoix (@corvvii), Mihk’a Epocan (@writxdagger), Khyran Oisin (@khyranoisin), Defiant Bride (@bride-and-bride), and Swarhaemr Wyssnaglsyn.

Screenshots by @l-antimony-l.

[tomesandsuch]

Russian Classic Aesthetics (Gwannes)

BROTHERS KARAMAZOV: orthodox monasteries, deep woods, starry nights, the sound of paper being torn, dimly lit rooms, withered roses, an unfinished letter, piles of books, the sound of shattering glass, ticking of clocks in a silent house, heavy wooden furniture, the air before a storm, the smell of earth, a crowd of people dressed in black, distant murmurs, emptied streets, the fear of walking alone in dusk CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: coldness of the skin against a blade, slender pale fingers & slightly shaking hands, a red stain blooming on white fabric, lonely steps in a corridor, the slow dripping of water, looking out of the window into the thickening darkness, a single dying candle on the table, listening to one’s breath & counting heartbeats, too many stairs, the desire to be invisible, a subtle memory of kind words THE IDIOT: classical statues, wealth covered with dust, a dark house tainted with inherited madness, an unsettling feeling, long walks in a park, useless chatter, a silken ribbon forgotten on a bench, a melancholic face, an unexpected spring rain, the joy of reading one’s favorite book, the clarity of mind after fully perceiving the world around, looking at a cloudless sky WAR AND PEACE:  the light scent of powder, gunpowder stuck on skin, smoke inside a burning building, the silence upon returning home, an untranslatable distance, the desperate lure of glory FATHERS AND SONS: a birch grove, morning mist, moss-covered stones near a moor, scientific books, white roses, cheap champagne, a shabby pocket-watch, light-hearted irony, a maladroit cello sonata, freshly mowed grass, letting thoughts come & go, a slow yawn, picturesque plates & bowls filled with traditional dishes, drinking tea on the porch DOCTOR ZHIVAGO: a strange feeling of loss, writing poems in a diary, traveling by train, the hesitation before touching someone’s hand, the gaze of one lost in thought, the warmth of cinnamon, a scarf brightly embellished with flowers, a glass of water, a threadbare jacket, the tempting void, the evanescent serenity of yesterday CHERRY ORCHARD: a lone chair in an empty room, falling blossoms, old samovar, the unsettling need for change, a mirror reflecting the full moon, the disappointment of a glossy object turning worthless after second glance, a piano out of tune

tagged by: @corvvii (thank u)

tagging: @unsullied-skies @floating-city-of-nem @ironeaters and anyone else that wants to do this

[bloodstarved]

dark core personality test - ash

this is about par for the course for her, i think. machiavellianism is actually kind of low in my opinion since that’s one of the core tenets of her character. moral disengagement is a bit high imo: ash has a perfectly reasonable set of morals, but she simply does not care to follow them. she does bad things knowing full well that they are bad.

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tagging @ghalkir, @huntspeak, @forever-halone, @eastern-skies, @poetry-in-exile, @bexyamalaryssia, @ffxivfisticuffs, @bad-moen-rising, @corvvii, and You