#draconas

[ladykailolu]

Ok I KNOW for a fucking fact that they didn't just kill my boy Draconas!!!! They didn't fucking do that!!!! Not Uncle Draconas!!!

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

any thoughts on lilias parenting style?

I’ve long held the belief that Lilia is not the “best” or “perfect” parent in TWST, but I love that he’s so imperfect yet is willing to learn and grow from his failures and shortcomings. It’s really commendable how far he has come, especially considering that he used to be much gruffer and made claims like he never wants a child or he’s not suited to be a father and is repulsed by the very idea of it.

It’s sad to think about how, for the longest time, Lilia believed he was incapable of loving others—both receiving love and giving it in a parental capacity. He says as much to Meleanor before what could be her last stand. Bro has so much love to give 😭 and it’s so fascinating to see book 7 focus on that love between parent and child, blood be damned.

Of course Silver is the quintessential child we all think of whenever Lilia’s parenting is brought up. Silver says it must have been tough for Lilia to raise him as a single parent and with limited knowledge of human children—but Lilia still did it, and out of the kindness of his heart, for an infant who was essentially a complete stranger. However, as far back as the human-fae conflict of Briar Country, Lilia was literally throwing his life and reputation on the line for his “children”. He protected Malleus’s egg with his own body. He provided the magic that would shave off several hundred years from his lifespan to ensure that his prince hatched. He allowed himself to be chased out of the capital city but still made the time to be there for Malleus, as well as shielded Silver from the ugly truth. In modern day, we also see Lilia him imparting sage wisdom onto his boys and making efforts to help them with their own downfalls: advising Malleus on the differences between fae and humans, asking the other first years to watch over Sebek, inviting Malleus to events, reminding Sebek to be kind to his human peers, etc. Above all else, Lilia promotes understanding, and wishes for a world where all the races can live together. He leaves Silver with the same sentiments, and in him, Lilia’s legacy of love can live on.

As I said briefly mentioned before, Lilia isn’t perfect. He’s putting his own life in danger and taking the emotional brunt of the events of the past for them. He hides the circumstances surrounding Malleus’s birth, the truth behind Silver’s origins, and many other details pertaining to the warring period. In modern day, Lilia is quick to make an exit when the dark carriage comes for him, trying to save his boys the agony of a prolonged good-bye. There are also just general parenting failures under his belt: feeding babies milk through a cup (you’re supposed to use a fitted nipple, otherwise the baby could choke), not being concerned when Silver is missing + expecting him to come back on his own, general emotional insensitivity and unawareness (him laughing when Silver realized their ear shapes are different and they’re not actually blood-related), leaving Silver unsupervised in their forest cottage while he goes off to travel, taking his pranks and mischief too far (thus causing trouble for Silver, such as Endless Halloween Night), his… cooking… etc. He does manage to mend some of those issues (like having the Zigvolts help watch Silver or letting slightly older Silver housesit with the animals), but other issues like the milk in a cup persist. Additionally, Lilia can be inconsistent with his emotional awareness, as he does not realize his Halloween mischief would worry Silver as much as it did. At the same time, Lilia is overall more in tune with his son’s feelings (he’s one of the few who can read the notoriously stoic Silver’s emotions flawlessly). However, Lilia still prioritizes keeping his childrens’ eyes away from the truth and instead is shouldering the pain for them. We find ourselves circling back around to all the sacrifices Lilia has made for Malleus, Silver, and yes, even Sebek—and I’ll bet that Lilia is willing to go the distance and do more.

I actually wonder if Lilia’s “I’ll shoulder everything for you” parenting originates in part from him overcompensating for the love he never received as a child. He was an orphan taken in as a ward for his country, shunned by the Briar Valley senators for being some filthy bat with no proper lineage to speak of. He didn’t get the girl he crushed on and instead lost her and his best friend (still MIA) to the war. He was banished from the capital and loathed for his mere existence. He had things thrown at him and was chased out of cities. Lilia has experienced so much hatred and vitriol that I would not fault him if he turned bitter and sent that same hate and vitriol back. That would be the easy thing to do. But… he has also experienced great kindness and acceptance along his travels. Strangers inviting him into their homes. People telling him about their lives. Offerings of food and a warm bed. It is through these experiences that Lilia is shown an alternative: a world of love, not war. Then, upon seeing these children in need of guidance, he sees a younger version of himself in them—lonely (Malleus, isolated in his castle), lost (Silver, without his parents), confused (Sebek, about his half fae/half human identity). He knows what could become of them if he lets hate envelop their hearts. And Lilia doesn’t want what he suffered through to befall them, nor a future where the same vitriol is perpetuated. So… he throws himself into ensuring these boys have a guiding star, someone who champions empathy and cooperation between all races, at the cost of himself.

It’s fascinating to consider that Silver (the one who was most closely raised by Lilia) reflects his father’s teachings but also Lilia’s self-sacrificial behavior, even though Silver isn’t fully aware of what Lilia gave to raise him. Silver consciously believes that he hadn’t done enough to “pay back” his dad (similar to how Lilia may have taken Malleus under his wing to “pay back” his debt of Maleficia taking him as an orphan in and not being there for Meleanor in her final battle). To compensate, Silver keeps pushing himself to do things like suppress his own sadness at Lilia’s farewell party, taking physical blows for Lilia, and even believing that he isn’t worthy of Lilia’s love. I guess the sayings “like father, like son” and “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” are applicable here.

Anyway! Lilia as a father (whether literally or figuratively) will never not be interesting to me.

[4e7her]

october writing prompt #6 - “it's over.”

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character: malleus draconia, twisted wonderland

contains: yandere themes, gn reader

It's over. It's all over.

Everything that Malleus had worked so hard for. Wiped away.

He had thought he was getting closer with you. You invited him around plenty, and even if you weren’t quite more than friendly acquaintances yet, he had plans. All his plans to work his way into your life, bit by bit, gone.

All thanks to one little accident.

Him watching you at night wasn’t that strange, was it? It’s not like he would do you any harm. He was keeping you safe. What could be so wrong with that?

You found many things wrong with that, apparently.

How was he supposed to know that you wouldn’t appreciate him guarding you?

He had been doing it for a while now, and had quite honestly thought that you had known. It was only natural that he wanted to protect you whilst he courted you. You didn’t see it that way. Claiming that he was ‘stalking’ you - anger masking your fear as you scolded him after finding him wandering just a little too close to your windows.

Really, the whole situation was a bit ridiculous to him.

Still, he let you get it out of your system and remained apologetic - this would be a step back, surely, but now he knew that he had to be stealthy. He was sure he could work his way back into your heart in due time, but he was frustrated by the reaction.

No matter.

He’d just have to try a bit harder.

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[boomtastics]

𝐀 𝐆𝐔𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈'𝐃 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐁𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎

Character(s) | Diasomnia + First yr gang

Type | x reader, crushing

You have...questionable taste for liking a guy from the most serious and intimidating dorm.. but who's here to judge!

Dying this took a long ass time and it's kinda shit lmao

Sebek Zigvolt !

Epel slowly looks at you. well ah, that's not too bad he's a good guy, a strong build, and good grades but are ya sure ya want some guy scream’in in yer ear all la time? And really? Not that choice is bad but com’on, its Sebek.

Silver !

Jack had a questioning face. Okay, the appeal is there. He's a knight so he can protect you, he's pretty, animals like him, he's not doing bad in school and he's overall pretty kind. Yeah, go ahead Jack supports it.

Lilia Vanrouge !

Sebek looks at you in DISGUST! You...you.. Well it makes sense that someone would like HIS mentor!(??) But his fossil ass?? Really??

Malleus Draconia !

What. There's a mix of shock and horror on Ace's and Deuce's face... You do know who you're talking about...right?

The all powerful, all knowing, prince of darkness could rip you in half without lifting a finger malleus draconia?

Yeah you're a bit weird but not THAT werid...nope thry don't support for your safety but uhhh sure maybe?

[jasper-dracona]

I got my first ever shot of boy juice this morning!!! Feeling fucking fantastic

[ban1te]

gortash @ all of you

[jasper-dracona-art]

Gorgosaurus libratus from the end of August, 2022. Had a ton of fun doing the texture on this one, and the colours, based on the Argentine black and white tegu, were picked by some cool people in my school’s Paleo Club!

If anyone’s curious about the alternate colour options I was debating between, I might post them later!

[fuckabledragonoftheday]

Dracona Optimai from Flesh and Blood TCG

Today's fuckable dragon of the day is...

DRACONA OPTIMAI from FLESH AND BLOOD

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

Dracona Optimai by Alexander Mokhov

[42ds-too]

I need these dragons in my life. If you agree, you can show your support here.

[eruden-writes]

Monster March 3 - Dragon (x2)

I started with the black and white dragon, wasn't sure about it, drew the green one, didn't like it, returned to the black and white one. >_<

I'm a sucker for dragons that can shift into a humanoid form.

Oh, and the thought process for green is, uh, poison OR they're horny ("in heat" kind of horny) and excreting an aphrodisiac.

[saturnmused]

bites gale's hand.

the wizard of waterdeep lets out a loud yelp at the sudden bite to hand, and he's quickly swiping hand out of her grip and back to side, now with considerable bite mark on edge of palm. ❝ asharis ! ❞ gale exclaims, brows furrowing and familiar expression of disapproval coming to features. he tries his best to see her positives and ignore her faults, but it's markedly difficult when she acts as such. ❝ what on earth was that for ? need i remind you that we don't bite people ? ❞

[hotaruantisocialdiva]

𝒟𝓇𝒶𝒸𝑜𝓃𝒶 & 𝒩𝒶𝓇𝒸𝒾𝓈𝓈𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓁𝒻𝑜𝓎 

Buying the first year supplies ✿

[4e7her]

october writing prompt #24 - desperate

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character: malleus draconia, twisted wonderland

contains: yeah i don't know what to label this as, funny tho, malleus slander, reader referred to in second person pov, gender neutral reader

Malleus.

Really, that was all you had to say. Malleus.

An interesting character, truly. One that you would never see in this position, begging for your time and attention in all that he did. Even if it wasn't obvious to others, once you saw those mannerisms, there was no way to ignore them.

"My love, won't you please just stay with me?"

It's with a sigh that you fix your companion a straight look, absolutely done with him. "Malleus... I just need to go switch the laundry. It'll be five minutes at most. Can you not just wait?"

He seems to pout at that, his eyes gaining a glossy sheen as if he would cry if you left.

"Dear child of man, don't you know that even one moment away from your presence turns into thousands for me? My soul can not bare being parted from you, lest I fall into sickness with the only cure being your company. You complete me, my darling treasure, if only you could see that..."

You roll your eyes before you can stop yourself, scoffing and turning away from him without a second thought.

"Stop being dramatic before I tell Sebek you're here." You start to walk away, not even pausing when you hear Malleus start to overdramatically sniffle, trying to get you to come back.

His constant pleading for your attention was cute at one point but now it was just annoying - thankfully, you were able to tune it out easily with time.

Especially when you would be back with him in mere moments - his flowery language turning from sweet to ridiculous by now.

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[boomtastics]

On the clock!

Character(s) | Malleus Draconia

Type | X reader, romantic relationship

New years is here! And for this to sound as romantic as it can, you where lost in each other's eyes you didn't know it striked midnight!

THIS WAS 2 YEARS AGO???

Malleus Draconia!

11:45

You both agreed to meet up where you first met. If you're going to start the new year you're going to make sure this relationship lasts! You both just started dating not too long ago anyways.

Putting on you're shoes as you reach for the door handle, a small furry creature rubs its head on your leg.

"GAH!! why does my henchmen have to go with that weirdo with horns! He isnt as great as the all powerfuland all knowing grim!!" He said in frustration. He didn't want you to leave, he wanted to start the new year with you. Not with Tsunotarou.

11:48

"Grim..hes my boyfriend, of course I want to spend the new years with him; look after it hits 12 I'll come home as soon as I can and then we can spend the rest together alright?" You replied picking him up and giving a small peck his forehead.

Grim let out a small grumble "fine then! Spend all all your time with him! Go frolic in fields for all I care!!" Letting him go as he stomped his way to your room. You did feel bad but you would make it up to him! Ace and deuce would be there with him too anyways.

11:52

[jasper-dracona]

Dose 2 was yesterday!