#don't be like nia

[f4iry-bell]

hii guys. I'm back before 13 cuz I can't contain my excitement for games untold, I'm almost done with studying for tomorrow's exam!!!!

[jesncin]

not attaching it to the poll so I don't rain on the parade for Xanthe fans- but if you want a story where magic respects a character's transness, then might I recommend Dreamer/ Nia Nal (from cw Supergirl)?

I get that Nia's kind of got the reputation for being bland and boring since she had to pave the way for trans superhero representation on tv, but her story actually engages with how her family's magic system created a rift between her sister and herself- where coming to her own as a superhero caused conflict with her family. One of the few plot points that made Nia really interesting.

The part where Nia makes herself smaller so that her sister can inherit powers she feels she's entitled to as a cis girl? That's genuinely a great way of allegorizing uncomfy trans feelings through the superhero genre. This resonates with me way more than talisman shenanigans at the family dinner after being dead for 15 years. Seriously give Nia a shot. Her graphic novel is written by the trans actress who plays as her on Supergirl.

[karaspal]

between the fact that nia's first appearance as a superhero was to save kara and she gave kara her first interview, plus they work together as reporters, i fear they are the yurification of clois.

[cornaceee]

anyone else obsessed with this guy??? I definitely want to do a couple more portrait like i did for portia so lmk if there's anyone yall want to see :3

[kanerallels]

Starting to think I am physically incapable of falling in love with a ship that doesn't end with one half dead

[bedtimegiraffe]

Nia has always been a badass- it just takes her a while to put it to use for her own sake

When you first meet Nia, she's running into town asking for help in her pretty, sparkly dress that looks like it would catch on every branch in the world. And she has a pretty low opinion of her fighting skills. Everything about the setup seems to suggest she's going to be a healer you have to focus on protecting.

And Nia's right, she isn't great at taking care of herself. But not for the reason she thinks! It's not that she's at all weak, physically, mentally, or magically.

I think it's because of her assumption that she can't fight. That she's fragile. And because she initially thinks she's no use in combat, the second Nia's in danger she just gives up and calls for help.

But the second someone else is in danger? Well, Nia doesn't hesitate. She starts destroying necromantic skeletons, because she's certainly not going to just stand by and let someone get hurt.

She'll do this as soon as the Temple of Ellara if you screw up. No hesitation, just smashing shadow hounds. Then she's shocked that it worked! Because it didn't occur to her she could help until she did it out of protective instinct.

It's devastating to Nia when Scholar Vash dies to the Shadow Court. She mourns him. She has a big, well deserved cry about it. But she doesn't stop there. Because other people are in trouble. She immediately goes, "No one else dies. I'm going to kick the Shadow Court's ass. You coming?"

The team's encouragement, especially MC's, slowly helps Nia see that she can be badass. That she is badass.

And that is how she saves the world. By becoming aware of what she was always capable of. MC has to remind Nia of all she loves and wants to protect in the world to help her resist the Dreadlord. Because that's easier for Nia than fighting for herself.

But it's Nia finding confidence and strength in who she is, separate from her commitment to others, that ultimately lets her save the day.

Basically, I love the story of this sweet priestess who thinks she's fragile, only to realize she's so powerful and determined she's disrupted the plans of a guy called the Dreadlord.

Screenshots from my hero, Neckrone Shen on youtube whose 4 playthroughs of Blades have saved me hours of replaying.

[theburningsunset]

hey DC, did you know bury your gays includes trans ppl

[ultfreakme]

Oh I do not like that two of my ships right now has someone that's deeply oppressed on a systematic level in their story having to set aside their own morals and values for their extremely privileged lover who does not bother to truly understand their pain, often trying to make excuses for the oppressors.

[fairyofshampgyu]

okay I saw @biteyoubiteme so I have to rank txt's discog personally😭

[malachitezmeyka]

Personally I feel like a lot of things about me and what kind of stuff I enjoy in media (either created by myself/my partner in crime or otherwise) start making sense when you think about how in the very first scene she appears in, my mom's blorbo, and thus a very formative part of my childhood, is actively screaming, cursing people out, spitting in their faces and looking like this:

[skepticalfrogcat]

So, I know everyone's dreading when PB eventually released Blades 3 under VIP before its wide release. I've seen some people saying they're not looking forward to the fandom being divided when some people get to play the book before others. But. What's stopping everyone from just waiting to play it at all until it's available to everyone. Like, I get wanting to play it as soon as possible, I want that too, but don't we all also want to be able to enjoy it together?? Idk it makes sense to me

[accirax]

if you don't understand the options, Odd Nation Cartoons just released auditions for Disventure Camp Season 4, with an original cast! while the names may be fake, the character profiles and lines are theoretically real. bios below the cut.

i think i need a line of text here to get the cut to work. hello.

[cuteniarose]

The consequences of my poor financial decisions are here!!

[karaspal]

superman: son of kal-el #15 / absolute power: ground zero #1

[tarraxahum]

free runner

[aeolianblues]

pop stars aren't born in the 70s anymore like they used to be. These days they're born in a year uncomfortably close to my own which makes me clutch my chest and cry out