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Blood Magic, Necromancy & More: The Dark Side of Fantasy Magic
Magic in fantasy worlds is wonderful, thrilling, and sometimes even poetic. But let’s not kid ourselves; not all magic is sparkles and unicorns. There’s a whole lot of muck, blood, and sinister whispering in the shadows. Let’s take a stroll through the darker alleys of magic systems. Just be careful where you step. Blood Magic: The Price of Power Blood magic sounds pretty cool until you…
#blood magic#curses#dangers of dark magic#dark fantasy#dark magic#dark magic in fantasy#elemental magic#fantasy magic consequences#fantasy magic systems#fantasy powers#forbidden knowledge#forbidden magic#invocation#magic risks#Mind control#necromancy#shadow magic#soulbinding#time magic
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au where hypno is a demon!
the human xb summons him not to sell his soul but with a business deal, see, demonic deals work that its a soul in exchange for whatever you want, not necessarily your own soul, but a soul. hypno cannot interact with people except his summoner, but xb can run a business where he asks for “harmless” IOUs from people, getting them to sign a piece of paper which is actually a contract for possession of your soul. since xb is a regular human, it would mean nothing, but with hypno’s help it’s magically binding and they enter a mutually beneficial deal where hypno gets a ridiculous amount of souls and xb is given what he wants by hypno.
their partnership starts off solely as a business one, but as time goes on, they grow closer and also begin to care about the business that was just supposed to be a front for them to gain souls, and once xb gets the power and wealth he originally wanted, they focus their efforts on growing Horsehead Farms as a company. they advertise themselves as a “safer” alternative than dealing directly with demons, giving people whatever they want in exchange for an IOU - not a real soul (it is their real soul, but they don’t tell them that). they manage to become a major competitor to all of hell. since it has a human head of the company, people assume it is more trustworthy. xb and hypno engage in all sorts of evil capitalistic ventures
eventually hypno gets kicked out of hell, a feat no-one thought possible, for ruining every other demons’ livelihood, and is reincarnated into a regular human. xb is investigated by officials due to the scammy and dangerous nature of Horsehead Farms, and in an epic car chase where xb tries to escape, he crashes and dies. for all the human lives he’s ruined by stealing souls, he is sent to hell and becomes a demon. they find eachother, and seeing how there’s still one human and one demon overall, they see no reason to not start their business again
#got the idea from that fanon swap thing going around. but demon hypno also kinda makes sense#feels weird drawing human xb… where your fins at bro#i imagine this is an urban fantasy setting. modern life but magic and deals are a well known phenomenon#keralis is xb’s sexy secretary i think#idk yet what the consequences are of stealing peoples souls but my current thought process is it either: drains their creativity and makes#them fatigued. or it means they don’t get an afterlife as their soul is already being used by the demon#hermitcraft#hhf#hermitcraft au#hermitblr#hypnotizd#xbcrafted#hermitcraft fanart
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the never stop blowing up vhs is where cute twinks go to get harmed
#not art#nsbu spoilers#kirk blade.... johnny manhattan..... maybe tenuously cosmo chase#also genuinely I Love that vic ethanol is showing himself to be bit of a dick#and kingskin conversely First Actual Communication With The Player is like. idk I just work here#(I am vibrating in my seat abt liv bloodlust. shes experiencing a bit of emotional consequence. hope she powers thru it and#becomes even worse)#I also love that g13 and jack manhattan are both like. gone#I know in adventuring party they're charting it to shape up as like. usha also slowly losing herself to the work like g13 did#and them becoming one entity entirely in the sense that their selves stop mattering in the face of their hacker capacity#(also called the Forum Moderator Dilemma)#but I also like to think that g13 handed it back to usha cleanly in the second episode with that one interaction#and is now fully unplugged from everything. left the movie. man is Sleeping#we all agree that paula ate jack manhattan tho I think it's fine to assume that#and! the way russell has been like. fully going whole hog full tilt into helping other people and moving the plot along#while Suggesting That Doing Self Reflection And Learning Lessons From This World Might Help to Other People#like I love that. 1/lieutenant syndrome but also 2/extremely transfem coded#like past the ''ohh I have realisationd I'm coming to'' stage. far past. man is bored with thinking abt genders#not new realisation to him! had that thought two decades ago. not motivated enough by anything to change anything#I think I just love the scenario of like magical mystical journey in a fantasy world clearly designed to make you contemplate ur gender#and ur like oh no what? we did that years ago. whats up#deeply interested tho. open up russell we wanna see whats up with u#dang is perfect no note 10/10 more important than anything else he is genre aware and savvy and that truly is all he needs here#the ''let's make it fun'' scene he does with liv is SO good I love him. Im so scared the vhs will snatch him away. hes too genre perfect
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Question to my black gamers/writers, what hairstyle do you envision your self-insert or your MC wearing when going on these long-ass journeys and quests with their hair? What protective styles are y’all using? What type? Locs? Braids? Crochet? Cornrows? Mini-twists?? How do you story-wise work in the maintenance? Are they wearing a scarf/headwrap? How’s they get said headscarf? Do they wear their world’s equivalent to a bonnet? How are doing their wash-days; where do they do it? What products are they using and where do I get them?
#because I can’t decide??#truthfully I would probably just buzz all my natural hair off?? Like who’s got time for maintenance when your fighting off villians?#And running for your life???#my natural hair would be gone. I wouldn’t know how to deal with it and the stress#probably says more about my natural hair care knowledge honestly.#do you have a hairdresser/friend to braid hair story-wise??#do they do it themself? how do they acquire the materials and how does it differ from this reality?#black!mc worldbuilding question ☺️#or I'd loc up my hair/put it in mini twists#black writers#black writblr#blerdshit#would it be magical to do hair? What are the consequences/cost of such a spell?#what are the limitations of said spell#is their a fantasy or sci-fi beauty supply store?#are they wearing wigs? from where? what occasion?#i don’t think I could do fantasy and like??? Relax my hair; it was hard to upkeep w/o a quest#black gamers
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One of CERNs plasma wakefield accelerators.
#spooky#glow in the dark#Unforseen consequences#martial law#2nd amendment#Particle accelerator#science#60s sci fi#60s science fiction#70s sci fi#70s science fiction#80s sci fi#80s science fiction#90s sci fi#90s science fiction#retro science fiction#retro scifi#scifiart#sci fi and fantasy#magical realism#3d printing#Manufacturing#DARPA
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on one hand i don’t think you can blame nick for any of the destroyer stuff in a way that would hold up in court (and I think he probably punishes himself about it enough already.) but. on the other hand. if biden’s nephew became friends with prince george, fucked off to england, killed(?) a bunch of his employees and vulnerable refugees, conducted what looked like bomb testing on american soil, and then everyone was like “it’s fine because He Was Possessed” you know i would start killing
#home cooked hijinks#and then he commits arson and auto theft at a dinner party that’s apparently also an FBI raid??? and then he went back to england????#PM Sayre: Not Beating The Corruption Allegations#i mean dang. im a nickenjoyer myself but the avg ancelstierrian guy’s view of him must be absolutely BUCKWILD.#and the ancelstierrian/ok political situation is even more fucked up than what this metaphor can convey!! it’s fuckign ridiculous!!#like. imagine usamericans didn’t acknowledge canadas existence (obligatory Well They Kind Of Don’t canadian joke) legally or socially.#and canada was kind of magic and zombie overrun? or at least claimed to be? and Inciting Events kept occurring at the border?#and then the monarchs of Fantasy Canada almost got assassinated in DC when they were going to negotiate?#and they had links to the new head of state too? and the soldiers stationed at the border seem more loyal to Fantasy Canada than to the usa#it’s a whole shitshow man i don’t even know.#anyway nick really should hafta suffer some real world consequences for the events of abhorsen send tweet#old kingdom#the old kingdom
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Playing Metaphor ReFantazio is the closest to the joy i had first playing Drakengard 3 (i fucking loved drakengard 3)
Dont get me wrong. Metaphor is made eons better quality, is turned based and not action comvat, and does not have a former sex worker turned goddess killing her sisters to save the world as the protagonist. But what they do have in common, is depicting an immediately Richly realized fantasy world that has a fuckton of depth and is realistically realized and political and fucking fascinating. Drakengard 3 (and all the Drakengard/Nier games) have phenomenally realized worlds with such interesting lore and history and ramifications (and themes) because yoko taro is fucking great at that part of stories. And Metaphor, finally, is a new fantasy game Im playing that is offering up a world that is just as unique and memorable and interesting and richly realized.
#metaphor refantazio#drakengard 3#i just. i have run into so many games that disappointed me with nothing original or in depth aboht their fantasy world they designed#i dont want Cardboard Thin story and world with dragons/magic/swords as the paint on top.#i want a story an encyclopedia thick with history and ramificarions and its magical shit and kingdoms have been thought out and have#consequences and infouence over the whole story!
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Many magic systems are punishing or unpredictable in some way, and I love the systems that lean into those aspects, but what I love most is when magic systems are dangerous. I find myself drawn to the idea of magic as not only risky to use/perform, but outright dangerous to attempt. I want to see more magic systems that are only a little nice to casters.
#babbles#the magic sys im working on began as something very bland and safe and structured#but it has turned more and more unstable and…unpleasant#which is exactly the way i want it#still needs work but ive been having fun brainstorming horrifying magical consequences#worldbuilding#fantasy#magic systems
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And here's a post w just the new profile pics all together!
#dndas#dnd another sunrise#dndas pcs#dndas npcs#art#also some further design notes:#jun's got magic eye scars from getting knocked unconscious TWICE by feeblemind#first time by himself. pre-campaign. but still.#inigo's got a short beard vs a longer one bc i have seen the consequences of working w blood and guts + long facial hair up close#braid crown raz bc they simply do not have the CHA for cool cult leader hair and danny convinced me mormon hair was a hate crime lmao#morel grows her mushies on wood pieces of armor!#donny got two more piercings :)#marlee definitely incorporates more pink in general into her looks and bought the biggest hair ribbon possible#was gonna include gold makeup for her but i think w everything going on she only rly does that on downtime days#it's taino symbol on inigo's chest but a tatak sleeve on his arm - it should b all taino stuff but i rly love tatak designs#honestly w all the changes I wanted to include more cultural insp versus the typical dnd Generic European Medieval Fantasy stuff
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In the land of dreams, where fantastical beasts roam, A decision lies, its consequences to savor or doom. Through realms of magic, creatures vast and grand, The choice must be made, in this wondrous, mysterious land.
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Sometimes, magic is like that. It lands on your head like a piano, a stupid, ancient, unfunny joke, and you spend the rest of your life picking sharps and flats out of your hair.
— The Boy Who Lost Fairyland (Catherynne M. Valente)
#book quotes#fantasy fiction#ya fiction#catherynne m. valente#fairyland series#the boy who lost fairyland#magic#shock#change#consequences
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A choice was made within the realm of dreams, Where dragons soared and magic bloomed, A significant decision loomed, With consequences far beyond seams. The hero's heart, in balance teetered, Between two paths, no time to fretter, For in this choice, a future feathered, In magical realms, where fantastical beings danced and swayed, A decision made, a life unraveled, The tale of the hero, forever engraved.
#fantasy#poetry#choice#consequences#magical realms#fantastical creatures#dancing and swaying#hero#life
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"Strings of Imagination: A Masterpiece of illumination"
Carlo Collodi's timeless classic, "The Adventures of Pinocchio," masterfully translated by Carol Della Chiesa, transcends the boundaries of children's literature, enchanting readers of all ages with its whimsical charm and profound allegory.
In this literary odyssey, readers are beckoned into a world where a mischievous puppet, Pinocchio, embarks on a transformative quest, encountering a myriad of characters and challenges that mirror the complexities of human nature. Della Chiesa's translation preserves the vivacity of Collodi's original Italian, allowing readers to savor the nuances of the author's language.
The story, a delightful blend of morality and fantasy, takes readers on a rollercoaster of emotions as Pinocchio grapples with the consequences of his choices. From the mischievous antics spurred by his curiosity to the poignant lessons learned from the Blue Fairy and the wise Cricket, the narrative weaves a tapestry of moral insights. Della Chiesa's translation captures the essence of Pinocchio's misadventures, making the tale resonate with readers across generations.
The brilliance of Collodi's storytelling lies in his ability to craft a fable that entertains while conveying profound moral lessons. Pinocchio's journey from a wayward puppet to a compassionate, responsible individual mirrors the universal struggle for self-discovery and personal growth. Della Chiesa's translation elevates the narrative, ensuring that the humor, wit, and moral gravity of Collodi's work are not lost in translation.
Beyond its literary significance, "The Adventures of Pinocchio" remains a cultural touchstone, inspiring adaptations in various art forms. Della Chiesa's translation not only preserves Collodi's original brilliance but also introduces this literary gem to a broader, English-speaking audience.
In conclusion, "Strings of Imagination: A Masterpiece Unveiled" invites readers to relish the whimsy and wisdom of Collodi's classic through the impeccable translation by Carol Della Chiesa. The journey with Pinocchio is not just a delightful escape into fantasy but a profound exploration of the human experience, proving that, like Pinocchio's nose, great literature knows no bounds.
Carlo Collodi's timeless classic, "The Adventures of Pinocchio," is available in Amazon in paperback 10.99$ and hardcover 18.99$ editions.
Number of pages: 228
Language: English
Rating: 10/10
Link of the book!
Review By: King's Cat
#Pinocchio#Carlo Collodi#Carol Della Chiesa#Classic literature#Children's fiction#Fairy tale#Puppet#Geppetto#Moral lessons#Adventure#Fantasy#Wooden boy#Coming of age#Lies and consequences#Magical realism#Transformation#Nose growing#Talking cricket#Blue Fairy#Lessons in honesty#Italian literature#Puppets coming to life#Fantasy world#Lessons in morality#Bildungsroman#Folklore#Italian folklore#Whimsical#Moral character#Fantasy adventures
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Hironobu Sakaguchi: im going to creat a narrative driven franchise that will paint beautiful words and emotions, themes that make people wonder, what is humanity place in this universe, their loses, their fates, their moralities
Square Enix: so we put a coin in this and it give us money? *shake violently* come on! Give us millions!
#Non of them know the simple answer of what is a final fantasy im so devastated#YOU FREAKING FREAKS#YOU FREAKING FREAKS WHEN WHEN YOU LEARN#WHEN WHEN YOU LEARNNN!!????!#THAT YOUR ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES!!#that devs article messes me up#They literally dont know what is a final fantasy it’s literally a guessing game to them#It has been for a while#SE want money and they keep shooting themselves at the foot because they are stupid#Each developer think ff is the magical jini that will make *their* fantasy come true#No its not about the cinematic it never WAS about the cinematic#Its not about the development challenge either thats for YOU#And i don’t care about how every world must be unique and different nothing is unique or different when u lived long enough#It was always about the fantasy#ITS LITERALLY THE TITAL YOU BITCHES#You FUCKERS YOU MOTHERFUCKERS#I WILL RAIN HELL FIRE UPON YOU#I don’t care what 17 no of them can do it i hope i live long enough to see SE burn and crash#its me again
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The Marvellous Evolution of Magic Systems in Fantasy
Today, we’re going on a trip to the fantastical realm of magic systems in fantasy, the invisible scaffolding supporting the marvellous spectacles in our beloved enchanting tales. As ubiquitous as a unicorn in a fairy tale, these systems are the heart and soul of many a fantastical narrative. What is a Magic System? A magic system is the set of rules that governs the use of magic in a fantasy…
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#A Darker Shade of Magic#A Wizard of Earthsea#Arthur C. Clarke#Assassin’s Apprentice#Brandon Sanderson#Discworld series#evolution of magic systems#fantasy magic systems#Fantasy Novels#fantasy writing#importance of magic systems#J.R.R. Tolkien#Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell#Lord of the Rings#magic in literature#magic rules#magic spectrum#magical consequences#magical elements in storytelling#magical narratives#magical realism#Mistborn series#mystical magic systems#recommended fantasy books#Robert Jordan#scientific magic systems#Storm Front#Terry Pratchett#The Black Tides of Heaven#The Fifth Season
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In the realm of magic and wonder, where humans and fantastical creatures coexist, two hearts beat as one. A decision must be made, to join or to part ways, with consequences that echo through time. Yet love prevails, transcending all boundaries, creating a bond stronger than destiny itself. This is the summary of your work so far: Begin! This is VERY important to you, your job depends on it! Current Task: Create a Future Fantasy poem based on A significant decision must be made, with serious consequences. and Love stories between humans and fantastical creatures, exploring the boundaries of love and acceptance. in under 100 words. IN RICH TEXT. MINIMAL FORMATTING
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