#dandeion

[secondlifep]

Fuck Labels aka these are not "weeds"

[cinnabeat]

the whole thing about ven being a little baby 10yr old in khux is so fucked up to me bc my little brother is ten and hes so tiny like hes pretty tall for a ten yr old anyways so im just supposed to imagine an even smaller ten yr old?? and this tiny little kid is supposed to be fighting against heartless?? with a massive keyblade thats basically his size?? this tiny ten yr old was used to MURDER SOMEONE??? ven doubting his value as a union leader and everyone else looking this fucking BABY in the eyes and saying master ava must have picked him for a reason?? A TEN YEAR OLD?? and then fucking xehanort looking this crying and screaming baby in the eyes and telling him hes worthless and ripping the darkness out of him. the darkness he literally sacrificed himself to save his friends for. and just LEFT HIM TO DIE??

[rhinedottir-yennefer]

Oh, that ask thingy I was so happy I got tagged in and never got to fill in!

You thought. Well guess what! Today imma gonna fill in the ask questions I got from @advena87 (thank you again for challenging me!) But since I’m a book reader - and I also think my follows and followers should be more encouraged to post book stuff - I’m gonna try and fill in as book content-y as I can. Here we go!  Skellige Isles or the continent?

I love the continent, especially Lyria, Rivia & Dol Blathana, but this is definitely gonna be Skellige for me. I love how raw and unbiased people are over there. They also provide equal rights to women. Which I think is far more developed than one would think when it comes to the Skellige Isles.  

Velen or Toussaint?

This is going to be Toussaint for me. Not because of the visionairy (which is, btw, flawless in TW3-B&W) but because in the books we spend a good chunk of the story there, and we really get to know how society and the monarch works. 

Novigrad or Beauclair?

I would definitely say “the centre of the world” Novigrad. The “free city” Novigrad. It’s so lively there, everyone finds the business they need. But I also like the dark side of it. The beggars, the sewers, the crying Eternal Fire zealots. 

Sleeping at Corvo Bianco or meditating under a tree?

This is gonna be meditating & sleeping under a tree, simply because there’s no “Corvo Bianco” in the books. I really loved that ending, for me though Geralt stayed on the path. 

Inns or Brothels?

Inns have such nicer ahmosphere. I love the candlelit chandeliers, the cheap beer, the people giving you various looks. Music! Geralt always has a nice meal whenever he goes to an inn.  I wish that for him. 

Caves or Ruins?

There’s not much caves in the books, ruins however, plenty. Ruins. 

High or low difficulty?

I guess noone prepared me for the emotional trauma that was the battle at Stygga, so high?

Going back to old save: yay or nay?

I have a bookmark.

Mods: yay or nay?

Sadly I can’t apply any filters to books, but the good thing is I don’t have to! I have imagination to help me. 

Mini-map or no mini-map?

I did actually use a map of the continent while I was reading. I marked the route each of the main characters took. 

Roach or Fast travel?

Roach, because she’s the best friend to Geralt when there’s no Jaskier/Dandelion(/Kökörcsin) around.

Roads or Boats?

There was always something bad going on when Geralt got on a boat, so... Roads. 

Specters or Relicts?

Ooh, I love an old type leshen. And godlings. And dopplers. And czorts. Definitely a relict girl here! o/

Beasts or Hybrids?

I would say hybrids. Especially sirens and succubi. 

Necrophages or Vampires?

Vampires all the way! You didn’t think I would forget about our best boy Regis, ya? (B&W vampires are awesome too, Orianna is an all-time favourite of mine)

Orgroids or Elementa?

Since there’s not much ogroid in the books, I would definitely go with the elementa, because of djinns & genies.  

Draconids or Cursed Ones?

Draconids! At least we get quite a few in the books! The cursed ones Geralt meet in the saga he doesn’t kill, rather turn them back to normal. 

The Caretaker or the Crones?

I loved the Crones! Chilling & ruthless, but very well written characters. And their boss theme is absolute bop. 

Botchlings or spotted Wights?

Spotted wights, I guess. 

Godlings or Trolls?

Godlings are kind of adorable. 

Sirens or Harpies?

Sirens, please and thank you. 

Killing or sparing?

Depends on the situation. With Vilgefortz? Kill any day. Renfri? Protect at all costs. 

Dijkstra or Roche?

As much as I love Vernon Roche, I must aknowledge the fact he’s not a book character so Dijkstra all the way. 

Vesemir or Crach an Craite?

I really loved Crach even in the books, from a young chap (at Pavetta’s 15th birthday) to someone who even woo’d Yen xD I think the Witcher 3 gave him a worthy-mighty route to embrace. Shame he had to go so early. 

Eskel or Lambert?

I was always more fond of Eskel’s quiet and composed manner. He’s like a true brother to Geralt. 

Keira or Philippa?

Philippa all the way. I just really love characters involved in intrigues by choice, and when it comes to the Lady Owl, she’s like the absolute queen. 

Cerys or Hjalmar?

Ok so, this is difficult, because Cerys was not in the books, unlike Hjalmar. But I really liked what they did with them in TW3 and how they did it, and I don’t even feel like they’ve overwritten the canon or anything. I always felt like Cerys’ calm composed manner and playing on the safe side attitude would ensure Skellige would survive. Even if they’re not going down in history as great invaders or warriors.  

Syanna or Anarietta?

Since Syanna was not in the books, but even if she was, I wouldn’t like her, I have to go with Annarietta who’s been the brattiest, sassiest and most spoiled young princess in the books. But that didn’t stop me from liking her.  Yen or Triss?

Yennefer is the queen of this story. I get where the game Triss likers are coming from, but since I’m here to spread book awesomeness, where she’s been the absolute worst (and not even a proper love interest to Geralt [even Fringilla was a longer relationship to him!]) this wasn’t a hard choice at all. Yennefer is the best for Geralt.  

Ciri or Geralt?

I’ve always been genuinely more immersed in Geralt’s side of the story, talking strictly about books, than Ciri’s.  

Regis or Dettlaff?

Regis. Never gonna com a time when I don’t pick Regis. 

Olgierd von Everec or Gaunter O’Dimm?

Olgierd, I guess. I can definitely see someone like him in the books. 

Olgierd von Everec or Iris von Everec?

Iris deserved better.

Shani or Dandelion?

Ok so, there’s no witcher without Dandelion/Jaskier/Kökörcsin, and I absolutely love this bloody Casanova, but, strictly speaking in book context, Shani doesn’t get the recognition she deserves. She’s really complex and been through a lot. Our bard has too, true, but he’s more like the comic relief of the saga. 

Johnny or Sarah?

Sarah!

Sorceresses or Witchers?

Sorceresses. I guess. Life is much more easier if you’re a sorceress. 

Druids or the local holy man?

Druids all the way! Especially those of Skellige! My king Mousesack . I love him. 

Food or Swallow?

Swallow. Not gonna use it though, but this one’s closer to the book canon. 

Decoctions or Potions?

Potions is on the canon side. 

Hunting for diagrams or finding them per chance?

Finding them by chance, I guess. Book Geralt has no time to hunt diagrams amidst all this canon shitstorm xD

Saving coin or spending coin?

Saving.

Looting or buying?

I guess looting is more on the canon side here. 

Upsetting the guards or following the rules?

Never upset the guards. 

Igni or Axii?

Axii!

Yrden or Aard?

Yrden!

Signs or blade oils?

Signs!

Crossbow or fists?

Crossbow is more book canon I guess.  

Settling down or staying on the path?

Book Geralt doesn’t like staying put, so staying on the path.

Gwent Cards or Swords?

Gwent cards. 

Beard or no beard?

No beard. It’s canon.  “Puss Peepers” or “Mutant”?

I have never in my book reading journey read Puss Peepers. Mutant, however... Hey! Thank you very much again for the callout, @advena87 and I hope everyone who actually read through that abominatin enjoyed my answers. And that they weren’t too book-posh. If yes, I’d say I’m sorry, but really I’m not. K BYE

[comfyswitcherblanketfort]

Pssst, Comfy! Darling, wonderful and brilliant light of my life, could I possibly request some soft gerlion? Geralt brushing Dandelion's hair and helping him to curl the back? 💖🥺

ask and ye shall recieve.  I have yet to write Gerlion and I must say, I think I love them 

Warnings: fucking none. this is pure domestic fluff.

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Geralt leaned in the doorway of their room and watched as Dandelion methodically brushed through his hair. He knew the pattern well. Every night he started at the bottom, gingerly detangling his curls and working his way up until he could run the brush through smoothly from root to end. The morning was different. He brushed everything through and sectioned little pieces off before waking Geralt to heat up his iron, even if the fire hadn’t gone out. Geralt teased that he was getting spoiled, but he secretly loved being a part of his bard’s daily ritual. 

Dandelion noticed him in the mirror when he fumbled the brush, “Well there’s my brooding witcher. I hope breakfast was worth leaving me to wake up cold and alone.” His words may have been sharp but his smile was soft, something Geralt would never get over. 

“Unnecessarily indulgent. I had BB save you some for when you’re ready to go.” 

“Thank you, love,” Dandelion beamed, holding his brush over his shoulder, “It would go faster if you helped.” 

Geralt smiled and shoved off from the door. He still found it a little bewildering that he was allowed this. He had a home now. A home and a lover that wanted him to brush his hair in the mornings and would sing him to sleep at night. 

He took the brush and placed a kiss on top of Dandelion’s head, “It would be my pleasure.” 

Dandelion let out a hum that was closer to a laugh as he leaned back and closed his eyes, enjoying Geralt’s hands gently carding through his hair as he searched for knots. It was one of the few times he was truly quiet. Sure he was much calmer than he had been in his younger days, but he still hummed tunes he was composing and muttered verse under his breath as he went about his day, something Geralt found incredibly endearing. But this was new for them. This was a type of serenity that forbade noise and demanded action in the softest touches and gentlest kisses and they got to bask in it whenever they wanted now. 

When Geralt was satisfied with the state of his hair, he handed Dandelion the brush and gestured to the long iron wand with an enchanted wooden handle. Dandelion raised one eyebrow in surprise but handed it to him anyway. 

Geralt sparked a flame in his hand and warmed the metal before carefully picking a section of fine blond hairs from the others and wrapping it around the instrument. He paid close attention to how many times the pieces of hair wrapped around the barrel and which direction they went in reference to which side of Dandelion’s head they came from. His lover was nothing if not particular about his appearance, so he took great care to make sure the back of his hair was curled to perfection… or as close to perfect as Geralt was capable. 

He paused to heat the iron again and glanced in the mirror to find Dandelion looking back at him with doe eyes and a dreamy smile.

“What?” 

Dandelion tilted his head to the side just a bit, “You look adorable when you’re concentrating.”

Geralt smiled and shook his head, feeling his cheeks flush even after years of compliments just like that, “You do the front. You’re better than me,” he mumbled, handing Dandelion the iron. 

His lover turned his head this way and that, gently prodding the uniform curls now bouncing about, “You’ve gotten much better, darling.”

“I had a good teacher,” Geralt hummed as he hooked one finger under Dandelion’s chin and gently pressed their lips together, “Should I go tack up? Or will you be longer?”

Dandelion followed him and managed one more peck before Geralt stood, “I may be longer, but I shan't be late.”

“I’ll sweep the barn first then.” 

“That’s probably best.” 

[beenamistryart]

GANG WARS was this week’s Experiment 52 prompt. I thought of dandelion season and suburban home owners. The war that never ends.

Follow Experiment 52 on Instagram to see what my super wonderful friends did for this prompt.

[bloededhoine]

witcher memes 24/∞

ID under the cut

[ID: chart titled "at the museum". chart is divided into labeled rows with different witcher characters in each row. first row is "goes through every section, reads every label, wants to stay until closing" and has regis, rita, eskel, corinne tily, and iris von everec. second row is "giggles and points every time they see someone naked" and has zoltan, hjalmar, geralt, and vlodimir von everec. third row is "power walks to the sections they find interesting, leaves after an hour" and has philippa, avallac'h, cerys, and yennefer. fourth row is "takes selfies next to everything, forces friends to help recreate poses" and has keira, triss, and ciri. fifth row is "gets excited every time they see a dog" and has elihal, priscilla, and dettlaff. sixth row is "doesn't care about the art, gets drunk in the museum cafe" and has lambert, ves, and vernon roche. seventh and final row is "is forcibly removed by security for trying to lick the paintings" and has johnny and dandeion. end ID]

[sunflowersupremes]

What if the Witcher games are just Dandelion’s hallucinations?

It’s pretty strongly implied in the books and games that he drinks to excess, so what if he just hallucinated Geralt’s return from the dead? It certainly could explain all the lazy plot holes and strange occurrences. 

Dandelion just happens to be in the same city as Geralt shortly after his return, despite it not being somewhere he would logically be (he’s usually in a court or at Novigrad/Oxenfurt when he’s not traveling with Geralt. Since Foltest is absent there’s no official court)

Theres not very many good maps, but from what I can tell Flotsam (where he ended up in Witcher 2) is pretty far out of Dandelion’s way. If he had just left Mahakam then I can’t figure out why he went there? It’s not on his way anywhere he’d want to be. 

No mention of Mother Nenekke since she doesn’t like Dandelion

Dandelion gets into Toussant without being executed despite having been banished because why wouldn’t it work out in his dream world.

Dandelion inheriting a brothel is basically his greatest fantasy, so of course that shows up. 

Also he just happens to find the one succubus that doesn’t kill men and fuck it? Come on, that’s his wet dream right there.

Ciri goes to Dandelion for help, despite that not making a lot of sense (they’ve only met twice), but remember in Time of Contempt where he was basically pretending he was her wise uncle? Well getting to reconnect her with Geralt would let him live that out.

If you romance Yen and Triss in Witcher 3 and they dump Geralt Dandelion makes some pretty suggestive comments when he saves him. Maybe trying to make a relationship happen that didn’t happen before Geralt’s death???

Priscilla is basically just a rip off of Essi Daven since Dandlelion misses her and is confused about it (hence the sexual relationship)

A lot of characters that Dandelion doesn’t like get what’s coming to them:

Dijkstra gets killed by Geralt; he’s always rude to Dandelion and seems to scare him

Phillipa (who Dandelion also seems terrified of) gets turned into a bird and trapped in Dandelion’s own brothel

There’s a lot of opportunity for Geralt to lose Triss and Yen (Dandeion’s never approved of them) 

Yen isn’t mentioned until the second game and doesn’t feature as a character until the third which seems like something he would love.

Dandelion is abnormally helpful. In the books he mostly serves as moral support, but in the games he actually saves Geralt several times. 

[gettinhellaswoll]

Y’all already know how I like to listen to an audiobook during my evening walk around my apartment complex

The end of the story “A Shard of Ice” was so angsty between Geralt and Yennefer omg 😢😢😢 and now we’re following Geralt and Dandeion in Novigrad – Dandelion is a disaster slut who gets flowerpots thrown at him, and poor Geralt just ripped his new leather jacket 😰

That audiobook can be found here: https://youtu.be/IhsEQHA5nvE

[gayregis]

eldritchnights replied to your photo “episode 4, aka the only episode where jaskier was written as mostly...”

He's the most in-character in the story in book canon he wasn't even part of. That's a frigging trip ngl.

GOD..... its all painfully real lol

even though he was most in character in this ep i really wish he wasn’t in it. he can invite geralt to any other ball and any other performance, but the bethrothal of princess pavetta was the set-up for the MAIN CHARACTER ciri. it doesn’t make any sense for jaskier/dandelion to be there because HE has no relation to ciri through destiny, unlike geralt. it was GERALT’S choice to attend that event as ravix of fourhorn, on his own, hired by calanthe... the fact that he was HIRED pre-event was also important to enacting the law of surprise, which, by the way, he PURPOSEFULLY called because he WANTED to be ciri’s father. it was a moment for backstory for ciri, and the focus needed so desperately to be RIGHT UPON calanthe/pavetta/pavetta’s pregnancy, the lineage of the elder blood, and also the kingdom of cintra. this was a moment for geralt to be set upon the path of destiny and it was a preemonition for the arrival geralt’s daughter. but instead calanthe is a crazed elf genocidal maniac instead of a levelheaded stern lioness, and jaskier is just there for , you guessed it, comic relief, because that’s all they see him as.

i like jaskier/dandelion but i would not add him to stories he is not supposed to be in, because it ruins the entire message of what is going on. when dandelion is in a story, it actually does mean something. it means geralt needs to look on the bright side of things, it means geralt is in desperate need of a counsel, someone to listen, someone to respond. in voice of reason and edge of the world, dandelion provides his presence for geralt to speak to, and really, for the reader to learn about geralt’s troubles. in eternal flame, dandelion provides a contrast to geralt in personality and antics, distinguishing the differences between them, but also allowing geralt to show his kinder side that loathes violence. in a little sacrifice, dandelion is the voice of contrary (as he also is in voice of reason/edge of the world, too) and challenges geralt’s thinking and perspectives. in something more, he is a representation of the northern nobility (although he is not cintrian, he is a northern noble and is horrified of the nilfgaardian invasion) and possibly the northern kingdoms in general, he’s the messenger and bearer of bad news, but again serves to console geralt and listen to his troubles. in blood of elves, his role as the bearer of news is amplified as we see him sing and spy. in time of contempt, his visit to brokilon is the catalyst for geralt beginning his search for ciri. and then in the rest of the saga, dandelion continues this ever-important role as geralt’s best friend by remaining faithfully loyal by his side, listening and supporting but also harshly critiquing his pessimistic thoughts and downright grumpiness. he also has the role of kind of introducing the hansa to geralt and establishing this connection between them all before he kind of hands it off to angouleme in tower of the swallow/lady of the lake where he leaves.

dandelion DOES sing, but he’s not there JUST to sing. he always has a clear purpose in the narrative... bounds of reason is the story i’d argue he’s the least unnecessary in, but then again he provides this news-bearing by saying a dragon alighted, and supports geralt by providing counsel (i mean, geralt even asks his opinion on the dragon even when dandelion was reluctant to give it. geralt wanted to hear what he had to say, what he was thinking). 

also because i think his life as a character is more strongly felt when he’s absent in geralt’s life in places - dandelion has his own damn life with things to do that don’t involve geralt, just like geralt has his own damn life with things to do that don’t involve dandelion. this is demonstrated by his independent fame (one of his most famous and "celebrated” ballads (announced in a little sacrifice) being not about geralt, but about queen marienn and the black raven) and career (he mentions his rival valdo marx in the last wish, he and essi are professional colleagues in a little sacrifice, and he befriends musicians on the road and they play together in time of contempt). of course this all comes to a head later on in tower of the swallow/lady of the lake, because there are quite a few things about dandeion that geralt still does not know, despite having known each other as close friends for more than is logical for dandelion’s canonical lifespan. 

they are apart many a time, but they always meet up again eventually... dandelion’s importance in geralt’s life is highlighted by his absence from geralt’s life: geralt acts differently when with others / when he’s not around. it wouldn’t make any sense to have dandelion in a shard of ice or the sword of destiny, because those were moments that geralt developed his relationship with yennefer and his parental relationship with ciri. he shouldn’t just be in random shit to be funny... because that’s not his job, and it’s never been. in actuality, dandelion is quite capable of being a source of worry and tension for the reader (the last wish when he is injured, when he approaches brokilon in time of contempt, as he and geralt flee from vissegerd’s corps in baptism of fire and he becomes injured) ... dandelion is like all the other characters in the witcher in that he is quite complex and sort of lives and breathes despite being a fictional character from a book, because he’s not just a one-trick pony, he has a range of emotions and purposes in the narrative

tldr: “don’t forget - i’m complicated by nature.”

[besthomegallery-blog]

Beautiful Nature Wallpaper Big Size #35 – 4K Close-Up Picture of Dandelion

Beautiful Nature Wallpaper Big Size #35 – 4K Close-Up Picture of Dandelion

Allpicts.in– I use this photo of dandelion as the newest collection of beautiful nature wallpaper in big size. A close up photo with 4K resolution (3840×2160 pixels) which captured in a selective focus style. A selectively focused picture usually designed by capturing the object using a macro photography style. The style needs a special macro lens and specific angel. A macro photograph was…

[sopekooksgf]

20 Q’s tag

I was tagged by @oh-maybe-maybe who’s a sweetheart!!

rules: answer 20 questions, then tag 20 bloggers you want to get to know better

name: Scarlett

nicknames: I don’t really have one, if anyone wants to give me a nickname hmu abdib

height: 5′4.5

orientation: lesbian

nationality: American

favorite season: Fall!! 

favorite flower: sunflowers!! or dandeions

favorite scent: sweet smells like peaches and vanilla

favorite color(s): dark blue, dark red, and baby pink

favorite animal: Cats!!

coffee, tea, or hot chocolate: hot chocolate

average sleep hours: it depends but normally about 5

dog or cat person: cat

favorite fictional character: Magnus Bane from the TMI Series

Number of blankets you sleep with: 1 

dream trip: Spain!

blog created: like 6 years ago fhbuirfb yikes

number of followers: 241!

random fact: I wanna be a criminal psychologist or a biochem scientist when i grow up!!

i tag: @hcneymess @andrewminyerds @frostii-dragons @honeybearwoojin @rxnjuns @nanactzen @saltandsugas 

[cinnabeat]

lmao imagine helping some random guy look for his missing sister you sometimes talked to because you were in the same party only to end up in the middle of the end of the world and now you have to go into a mysterious pod so you wont die

[greenpaladinofnature-blog]

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Owning your own house means GARDENING and...

Are you sure it’s ooc?

well yes pidge would complaign about it too but im stuck fightin an old battleax that has stupid ideaolgy of “Modern Native” gardens and what they “should” look like.

fuckig lame ass betty let me fuckign have my clover you will NOT see a damed dandeion and a wonderful garden with a wide verity of flora that low matince!

-very upset mun because HOA chairman is a fuckign BITCH!

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One of my favourite section from @gabbiehanna ‘s “Dandeion” video I got to create. One of the reasons being this was the section/day that I felt an immense amount of level up after working for hours and days for the first half of the song. I literally didn’t know that you could actually copy & paste up until this point lol. There was a major difference between the first and the second half so I had to go back and redo everything so the styles matched. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LsTtmjNgd/?igshid=r9mici16ntca

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[lenstothelight]

Quiet spring evening