#ffxiv oc stuff

[emc2beans]

I have another! Gwynned and Hilda for your consideration :3

Hilda! She is absolutely Gwynedd's type and the two have a lot in common. Hilda would have to give up her position in the House of Commons though, because even without her perpetual wanderlust and the general in-demand-ness of being a Warrior of Light, Gwyn would be a nightmare in Ishgardian society. (Hilda probably wouldn't mind Gwyn's distaste and disregard for Ishgardian social customs but it might be the end of Aymeric. And he thought Estinien was bad... lol) Gwyn's family would absolutely LOVE Hilda and would accept her with open arms. I think Hilda would probably see a bit of herself in Gwyn's chaotic little siblings, too.

Tbh I think Gwyn was into Hilda during HW but like, circumstances made it tough for the two to connect meaningfully. As has almost always been the case for Gwyn, the women she would most likely be able to form a long-term relationship with are firmly rooted in place for one reason or another and Gwyn is incapable of staying in one place for very long.

[hirokiyuu]

ffxiv oc talk but i do think rev as wol (my teen drg lesbian) makes heavensward extremely hilarious like

imagine going on a roadtrip with a guy who literally tried to murder you one time who you still sideeye so hard, an older woman who youve got like the worldst hugest most embarrassing crush on, and then ur bff whose proposal you just recently shot down

[emc2beans]

Gwynedd has a passion for the brewing and distilling of alcohol, which she does on the island Tataru got for her. If she even gets a chance to retire, she'll have a potential booze business to fall back on.

Llewellyn loves cheese. He should not eat cheese. He is lactose intolerant.

having a bit of a dreary morning so I bring a wol question to you all

what's your favorite fact about your wol/oc?

do they have a hobby? is it one of the crafting jobs? are they on a personal journey to sample every type of cheese in the world? do they have any remarkably specific quirks or habits? what's something you've added to them that just really makes them... them.

(and as always, bonus points for including a screenshot of your lovelies <3)

[shalpilot]

i think estinien is good with kids however i also think

[japhers]

familiar gaze

[eyesofanother]

he's not very used to affection

[emc2beans]

My main wolship is Isolde x G’raha. They of course first met during the expedition into Syrcus tower. She appreciated his playful demeanor and that he treated her like a person rather than a reluctantly-used means to an end. After G’raha sealed himself in a tower Isolde’s mental state began a violent downward spiral that, without getting into details, led to some (lots and lots of) poor decisions on her part.

Then Isolde gets yoinked to the First (soul only, so poor Gwynedd had to deal with the Light by herself), and she kind of figured out the Exarch’s whole deal immediately. (Isolde’s memory might be like Swiss cheese but she did NOT forget G’raha’s voice.) But, she didn’t confront him on it because she figured that he must have his reasons and she wasn’t 100% certain. Once everyone is back in the Source, it actually takes them a bit to get together properly and they take things slowly.

After Ultima Thule, Isolde decides she’s going to help G’raha and Krile rebuild the Students of Baldesion. She also gets a real job (gasp!) as an art tutor in Sharlayan for some extra income. But, as soon as adventure calls, Isolde is OUT. OF. THERE. She’s a bit bored lol.

Gwynedd flirts with basically every attractive woman she meets and has a pretty solid success rate in hooking up with them. I will not list her entire body count, it’s not worth it.

My main oc ship is Llewellyn x Alphinaud. This got long so under the readmore it goes!

They initially met when Gwynedd brought Alphinaud onto her family’s ship to pick up some books sent over from Sharlayan. Afterward Alphinaud has a bisexual awakening and Llewellyn decides he has to become an adventurer and join Gwynedd and the Scions RIGHT NOW. The two teens find out they have a lot in common in term of loving books and learning and stuff.

During the events of Stormblood, their budding relationship hits kind of a stumbling block in the form of Alphinaud being scared of what other people think and damaging his family’s/the Scions’ reputation. Really it’s more internalized fear due to growing up in a very socially-rigid place like Sharlayan. Llewellyn is also dealing with his own issues after having his drink spiked with dragon blood by his trainer in Ishgard, but he eventually sorts himself out enough to help Alphinaud realize that it’s better to be happy than to be “normal”.

In the First, Alphinaud and Llewellyn get pulled over together and both go to Kholusia. Cue the ‘only one bed-pg edition trope as they find a place to stay while scouting out Eulmore. Alphinaud also learned that he is moronsexual because 90% of Llewellyn’s sense comes from being around Gwynedd. Once they get back to the Source, they keep sharing a room because after you spend a whole year+ sleeping next to someone, it’s hard to go back to sleeping alone.

In Sharlayan, just before they venture to Ultima Thule, Llewellyn gives Alphinaud what is essentially a promise ring in the fort of a silver anchor pendant. When the Ragnarok is finally in Sharlayan’s port returning from Ultima Thule, Alphinaud pulls Llewellyn into a kiss as the Scions stand atop the ship.

After everything that’s happened, these two boys are attached at the hip as they venture back to Galemald followed by Alisaie and Llewellyn’s friends. They make time for one another amidst their busy schedule helping the refugees and make plans to find an apartment together in the Lavender Beds. (Fun fact: Llewellyn still doesn’t like Jullus, but tolerates him for Alphinaud’s sake. If Jullus even looks at Alphinaud wrong once he’s dead meat.)

WoL/OC Question(s)!

This one goes out to the WoLshippers! Who do you ship your WoL/OC with? An NPC or another WoL/OC? How did they meet, and how long have they been together? What kind of relationship do they have?

Show me your favorite SFW gpose/art of them together!

[alfheimr]

god-eater asfrith :)

...also my first time making my own 3d assets for an illustration 🥰 i learned a lot!

[faragonart]

Fun fact! Raen au ra have blue tongues!

Vatii seemingly likes this new information... Fun Fun!

[emc2beans]

6. Who will they take advice from, no matter what it is? Who won’t they take advice from, no matter what it is?

16. If money wasn’t a limit, what would they wear?

Gwynedd rarely asks for advice since she usually can rely on her friends to step in when a situation is outside of her expertise, but when she does need some advice she almost always goes to her parents. Her mother, Angharad, is a seasoned sea captain and a very capable leader who has navigated many complicated sociopolitical situations both within and outside of her crew. Gwyn's father, Rhodri, is an adept strategist and also has a lot of knowledge regarding the history and cultures of various nations.

On the other hand, Gwynedd won't take advice from anyone who has betrayed her trust, or the trust of the person's close friends, in any way. She also tends to hate those people with a passion. Fordola and Jullus are probably the best examples of this, but during/after Dawntrail it kind of extends to Thancred and Urianger, too.

If money wasn't a limit, Gwynedd would still wear the same things she wears already. She prefers practicality.

Isolde, much like Gwyn, almost never asks for advice. She doesn't really listen to anybody and dislikes being told what to do. However, during/after Endwalker, she will occasionally ask G'raha or Krile for their opinion on things. She is generally unlikely to follow any advice she gets, but at least she asked. Everyone else largely gets ignored if they try to advise her.

If she was given however much money she wanted, Isolde would drag the flamboyant, extravagant, and frankly kind of ridiculous fashions of Allag back into the modern era. No one can ignore her if she wears cape that sparkles like a disco ball with a massive hat to match.

[emc2beans]

Gwynedd’s name usually gets shortened to Gwyn, which is perfectly fine to her because she gives all her friends nicknames/shortened names.

For example, she calls her little brother Llewellyn ‘Welly’. :)

Does your WoL go by any nicknames - and how do they feel about them?

[mimble-sparklepudding]

Ship and OC Relationship Creative Process Ask List.

I am still pondering how best to approach some sort of "ship" for one of my OCs, but it's proving to be quite the challenge to wrap my head around. So what better way to learn more about how other people approach the topics of sex and relationships with their characters than to put together a little Ask List. Not just focussed on ships between OCs and canon characters, but also open to relationships between your OCs - or your OC and someone else's OC (or OCs, as we are all very polyamory inclusive around here).

Did you create your OC with a plan to ship them with a specific character or another OC? Or was their relationship something that evolved all by itself?

How important is your OCs relationship(s) to their story? Would it still make sense without it? Or is their connection to this other character integral to their development?

Were there any barriers to you establishing your OCs relationship? Perhaps social or cultural stigma? Or a concern that "ships" with that character were already overdone? Or simply a fear of being seen as "cringe"? If so then how did you overcome this?

How graphic or explicit are your explorations of sexual interactions involving your OC? Do you happily name body parts and actions? Or do you prefer to leave the mechanical details to the imagination?

If your OC's relationship involves a gender or orientation different to your own then how confident did you feel about exploring or writing this? If your OC and the character(s) with whom they are in a relationship are the same as you in terms of gender/orientation then was this a conscious decision?

How easy do you find it to write (or otherwise portray) non-sexual affection between characters? This might include terms of endearment, "pet-names", descriptions of cuddling or stroking the other's head in their lap etc.

How important is other people's investment in (or enthusiasm for) your character's relationship? Was this a consideration when you were planning it? Have you ever changed a character's relationship(s) due to other people's response to it?

To what degree do you use your OC as a means to explore your own romantic proclivities (or shortcomings)? Is your OC a self-insert and the relationship a form of wish-fulfilment and/or an means to explore certain fantasies? Or do you enjoy exploring something completely different to your own experiences and preferences?

How confident are you in writing about or otherwise portraying kissing between characters? Did this take practice? How much detail is enough? How much is too much?

Is it important to include tension or outright areas of conflict in a relationship? If so then how do you explore these? Or does this not appeal to you?

Does it matter to you how many other people also ship their OC with a particular character? Would this make it more likely that you will compare your material to theirs? Or does this not enter into your thinking?

How much does your OC's background and origin affect their approach to relationships? Are there specific insecurities or preferences that lead on from their past?

How easy do you find it to write romantic (or sexual) dialogue for your OC? If they are in a relationship with a canon character then how difficult is it to keep these interactions faithful to their established character and communication style?

How do you feel about answering questions about your characters sexual/romantic activities or preferences in character?

Did you build up to your OC being in their relationship? Or did you put them into it quite quickly and then filled in the background in retrospect.

Is there a relationship between characters in another setting that particularly inspired you? What is it about this portrayal that you enjoy?

Does it matter whether other people consider your OC sexually attractive? Did this inform your thinking when you were creating them? Also was it important that you put them in a relationship with a character who is generally considered "attractive"?

Do you have specific music that makes you think about your OCs relationship?

Do you have a sense of how your OCs relationship will evolve in the future? Or is it quite a fixed in terms of dynamics and story?

Is it easy to write or otherwise portray other characters (or OCs) reactions to your OCs relationship? Are these interactions important to your characters story? For example, is the relationship one that can be publically acknowledged?

How important is it that your OCs relationship is "realistic" for the setting in terms of the characters values and attitudes? Or are you happy to explore psychological or sexual issues that might more reflect contemporary concerns?

Do you consider your OC to be sexually attractive? Or pretty/handsome? Would you still be able to write about their relationship if you didn't?

What is something you feel you have improved at in terms of portraying sexual or romantic relationships?

How do you feel about people producing fanart of your character's relationship or ship? If this were NSFW would you want to be asked first?

Other than your own characters' relationships, can you give an example of someone who is particularly good at writing or otherwise portraying romantic and/or sexual relationships? What is it about their work that really stands out for you?

Have you given much consideration to specific "kinks" or sexual likes and dislikes for your character? If so then is this something you feel comfortable talking about or describing?

Is there a particular "trope" for relationships that you especially enjoy - e.g. enemies to lovers etc - and is this something that you set out intending to explore?

Is there something you historically felt (or still feel) awkard about describing in terms of your character's relationships? Whether sexual acts, bodyparts, pillow talk, romantic declarations or using the "L word". How did you overcome this (if you ever have)?

What makes a scene or situation "romantic" in your opinion? Is this something you find easy to portray?

What advice do you have for someone considering creating a ship for their character? Or for someone unsure about writing relationships and/or sexual scenarios?

When portraying romantic or sexual scenarios involving your OC, do you aim to inspire a particular response in the reader or viewer? Whether a warm fuzzy feeling, or getting really quite turned on (or possibly both)?

If you ship your OC with a particular canon character, then what was it about that character that drew you to them? Is it that you have a certain "type" when it comes to shipping? Or did you surprise yourself with who you felt drawn towards? If your OC is in a relationship with another OC then did you change any aspects of either of their backstories or personalities to make this work?

To what degree is your OC a self-insert, particularly in terms of their relationship? Do you sometimes use your character's relationship to explore your own feelings about a canon character or another OC?

How confident are you in writing angst or portraying conflict or tension within a relationship? Or is this something you avoid? If so is this because it doesn't much interest you? Or because you're unsure how to approach it?

Is there a way in which your portrayal of your character's relationship subverts the reader or viewer's expectations? Was this deliberate?

How do you ensure that the dialogue (or other portrayal) of a canon character is true to their personality and (more importantly) way of speaking? Do you spend time studying their "official" dialogue in order to get it sounding authentic? Or did it just come naturally?

What is something you try to avoid - or think everyone should try to avoid - when portraying sex and/or relationships with their characters?

What is your favourite depiction of romance (or sex if you prefer) that you have produced? Or if you haven't produced one yet, then what is your favourite example from another creator?

What, if any, is your biggest source of fear or anxiety when it comes to writing or otherwise portraying romantic or sexual scenarios?

What is something that your friends or mutuals could do to support and encourage you when it comes to your creativity around your OCs relationship(s)?

[dokiizutea]

I cant remember if I posted this one here or on my personal but this is a gif(t) I made for @mightier bc I love and wanted to surprise them!

[chicinlicin]

The Garden - Dravanian Hinterlands

[zheida]

[sealrock]

because @thefrostflower 's tags wouldn't leave my head