#going to revamp stuff

[puppyeared]

auggie!!

[averlym]

fairest of the fair

[sparklecarehospital]

working on the revamp and revisiting the comic makes me remember how much i love my animals

[spectrophobias]

ok apparently im going to have to make this a rule on here if i want to come back but if you write nasty characters with absolutely no critique of their gross bits im not interested in writing with/following you. this includes ableists, fascists, cops, etc. i've seen way more of it than usual lately and it makes me super uncomfortable and honestly grossed out. i'm all for writing foul characters, not so much for supporting certain charged ideologies with no critical analysis behind it.

[cashewally-sarcastic]

grabbing past me and shaking them WHY DIDNT YOU WRITE DOWN YOUR WORLDBUILDING

[wardingshout]

you have tegaki e?? there is tegaki e?!!! I'm gonna cry aaaaa I can't even remember but there are so many memories flooding back. T^T

also Lou stole my heart! :O

lately I think I'm active enough I'll be on the front page most days but hehehe hell yeah I do !!! I was never all that active on the old site but even so there are still artists here I recognize which feels so cool! ;v;

and I'm so glad you like them !!!!

not to play favs with my own kids but they're def my fav dfshudhfs

[tearfest]

having an existential crisis but i have muse but not starter-writing-muse so give this post a like if i can raid ur opens and reply to one or two 𓆩ꨄ︎𓆪

[phemiec]

hey

hey

Bauldurs gate 3 is the best fantasy rpg of all time please play it if ur able

[bloodbonesandmarrow]

I made a cape for Harrow ^-^ I’ll be going to fanime for the first time with @bawdyknocker as Gideon at the end of this month and I’m so excited

[kiisaes]

finally redesigned my namesake oc from 8th grade!!!!! (+ class doodles i made months ago that i forgot about until today)

[moonchild-in-blue]

Someone yell at me to pick up my cameras and start shooting again. I miss it so much.

[drblacula]

:3 < calling all my editing blog moots and editblr as a whole im crying and clawing thw walls could some of you it doesnt have to be all of you please someone make a horropedia graphic ( or graphics if you so please ) im going insane here PLEASE

[doomxdriven]

MUSE: SAIZO FUJIBAYASHI

OVERVIEW

NAME: saizo fujibayashi

ALIAS(S): bandit hero of rukongai, sai

ORIGIN: soul society

RACE: soul

AFFILIATION(S): gotei 13, kido corps

RANKING(S): 4th seat / nibantai (previously), chief officer / shinkubantai (presently)

EYES: green

HAIR: brown

HEIGHT: 6'0" (182cm)

ALIGN: chaotic good

ENNEAGRAM: –

MBTI: –

STORY

Saizo Fujibayashi, the infamous (and self proclaimed) 'Bandit Hero of Rukongai', has led a storied life full of tragedy and adventure. Coming from humble beginnings in Rukongai's Fujibayashi District, Saizo was abandoned by his mother at the behest of her noble husband, left to the streets that would have swallowed him whole, had he not found refuge with a group of brigands that would become a surrogate family of sorts.

The moment Saizo was old enough, he was robbing, maiming, and causing all manners of trouble across Rukongai's furthest Districts alongside his vagabond brothers and sisters. At one point, Saizo and his fellows would even come to blows with Shinigami, and during one such encounter, he would find himself plucking a then-blank Asuachi from one of their corpses, a blade he would go on to carry for the rest of his life.

Sadly, Saizo's found family of murderers and thieves were not to be long lived, eventually being cut down by a rival gang, every one of them, save Saizo himself. It was during this tragic event that Saizo unlocked something within himself, what those in the Seireitei or Shin'o Academy would call 'Reiatsu', and along with his trusty Asuachi, he felled every soul responsible for the deaths of those he considered his family.

The loss of his former comrades was a harsh reality to grapple with, but Saizo went on, and after a period of convalescence, he was back on his feet and taking another stab at banditry, albeit with a redemptive, and less craven angle to it-- he re-imagined himself as a bandit of virtue, targeting only other criminals, the greedy, or the corrupt.

With a great degree of Reiatsu, and a deadly blade in his hand, there were few who could stand in Saizo's way, and in time, he would develop no small amount of fame, or infamy. It would be these newfound antics of 'heroic' banditry that would garner the attention of a self-exiled, former Shinigami by the name of Danjirō Obana, who went on to take Saizo under their wing.

Obana would tutor Saizo in the various Shinigami arts for years, and attempt to instill in them stronger morals and discipline-- the success of the latter may not have been as grand as Obana had hoped, but in time, Saizo shaped up to be a moderately skilled individual. Thanks to Obana's help, Saizo would even successfully imprint upon his Asuachi, and some time later, he achieved Shikai, feats that would only further invigorate his 'heroic' actions across Rukongai.

Saizo would not stay within the realms of banditry forever, though. The Wandenreich Invasion of the Soul Society, and Obana's death at the hands of a Wandenreich officer, would spur Saizo into joining the Shin'o Academy once the dust had settled. Being well versed or passable in many of the Shinigami arts already, and possessing a Zanpakuto with Shikai, Saizo naturally breezed through the Academy with great haste, and was quickly recruited into the 2nd Division and Onmitsukido upon graduation.

Saizo would stay with the 2nd Divison and Onmitsukido for many years, climbing the ranks in both, especially after attaining Bankai-- at one point there was even talk that Saizo might replace Lieutenant Ōmaeda, but such things were not to be. Saizo would inevitably earn the scorn of Captain Soifon after repeated incidents of drunkenness, tardiness, and 'general insubordination', acts that would see him discharged from her command.

Saizo entertained the idea of entering into service with another Division of the Gotei 13, but it would be the mysterious head of the Kido Corps who emerged shortly after Saizo's discharge, and offered him a place within their organization. Saizo would find more than a position within the Kido Corps, however; he would learn from it's leader a great deal about his parents, and his true place within the Soul Society…..

PERSONALITY

Playful, kindhearted, confident, and oftentimes silly, Saizo’s a free thinker whose sunny disposition is as bright as they come– he’s a true “glass half full” type of individual, a carefree soul who tries his best to not let life or difficult circumstances keep him down. 

Outgoing in most social situations (especially in those that involve celebrations or party-like gatherings), Saizo loves to make new friends, sometimes even out of his enemies, though he can on occasion be equally teasing toward both. Saizo is also something of a flirt, a bad one sometimes but a flirt nonetheless– he will never pass up an opportunity to let someone know how attractive he finds them, or how much his heart desires their affection, even if he winds up completely bombing or tripping over himself the entire time.

Going hand in hand with his outgoing nature and sometimes silly or comedic antics, Saizo can also be straight up outlandish, especially in regards to the colorful, gaudy way he dresses and his tendency to refer to himself by his full name, official Shinigami ranking, and his self-proclaimed title ‘Bandit Hero of Rukongai’ (on account of his former bandit life and the heroic actions he still undertakes in Rukongai from time to time) with the utmost pride and cheer.

Sadly, Saizo isn’t terribly smart, and he also has a tendency to be impulsive, with it not being unheard of for him to get himself into all manners of unintended (and on occasion detrimental) situations or positions, be it with other people, his finances, his duties, and so forth.

Saizo has a deep love of alcohol and musical instruments, too, with the latter coincidentally going hand in hand with the release states of his Zanpakuto. When it comes to music specifically, Saizo one day hopes to become a famous musician on-top of his official and self-proclaimed ‘Bandit Hero’ professions, though his work with the latter two often ends up putting his musical career on the back-burner.

When Saizo faces down an enemy or just opponents in general in the combat sense, his deep appreciation and joy for fighting will show, and when crossing blades with another, he is always thrilled to test his skills, and the skills of his opponents, though he’s definitely a little too cocky at times, being prone to showboating and goofing off when he thinks he can afford to but in reality can’t, and that, along with his lacking wit and his inherent impulsiveness can occasionally bite him in the ass (drastically).

In spite of his seemingly bubbly personality, and the general silliness he can often display, he, in his own way, takes his duties to heart and is not afraid of taking someone’s life or losing his own if it means protecting his comrades, loved ones, or the innocents of Rukongai. Indeed, despite having turned his life around long ago, Saizo was once a true bandit, and is used to taking the lives of others, and when he absolutely feels he needs to these days, he will.

Saizo’s life as a bandit and his years spent in Rukongai before becoming a Shinigami haunts him more than he lets on, too– between the horrible acts he committed, and the people he was unable to save, he harbors deep mental scars, and plenty of guilt beneath the surface, even if he walks around looking like a ball of sunshine most days and has long since turned a more positive page in his life.

ABILITIES, SKILLS 

Expert Swordsman:

Saizo received training in Zanjutsu from a Master swordsman and former Shinigami Captain in Rukongai before he set out to become a Shinigami himself, and his skill only increased after he joined the Shin'o Academy, and then the 2nd Division. After coming into ownership of an Ancestral Zanpakuto, Saizo started to dabble in dual-wielding styles of swordplay, too, and he is proficient enough in these styles to be a dangerous opponent, though he is still far more efficient when wielding only one blade.

Saizo tries to wield his Zanpakuto in a ‘fair’ manner but when he finds himself in a sticky situation, he will fall back to many of the underhanded tactics that he learned in his younger, bandit years, and this can in turn make him a swordsman who’s equal parts unpredictable and deadly. 

Expert Axemanship: The main portion of Saizo’s personal Zanpakuto in it’s Shikai release and beyond, functions like a masakari when used for melee attacks, and Saizo is extremely capable when wielding it in such a fashion. Saizo is much better at offense when wielding his released Zanpakuto in melee, but has developed an interesting style of fighting with it all the same, often wielding the main portion of his released Zanpakuto in one hand, and the second portion (which takes the form of a smaller, masakari-like bachi) in his off hand, using both to either defend or strike at foes depending on the situation.

Shunpo Expert:

Between Saizo’s years of training in Rukongai from Obana (who claimed to have been a master in the art during his days in the Gotei 13), and his tenure in the 2nd Division, he’s expertly honed the Shinigami skill of Hohō. Saizo was recognized as one of the fastest members in the 2nd Division’s ranks.

That said, Saizo’s technique in this area has been noted as being ‘sloppy’ by his former Captain on numerous occasions, and truth be told he still has trouble keeping up with the likes of people considered 'Masters' in the art, so he still continues to improve on his Shunpo whenever possible.

Kidō Master:

Saizo's skill with Kido is along the lines of astonishing, and very confusing. To say that Saizo understands every facet of Kido would be very wrong, in fact he knows very little about the actual functionality of the art, and its likely that any random graduate from the Shin'o Academy could tell you more about Kido than he could. At the same time, however, Saizo has demonstrated on multiple occasions the masterful use of high level Kido, oftentimes without uttering their names or incantations. Saizo isn't sure how he's able to perform such magnificent feats with Kido either-- as he's explained it to multiple people, 'it just happens'.

Saizo's confusing aptitude with Kido has led him to be labeled a ‘Profound Fool’ by the Kido Corps Grand Chief, an undoubtedly backhanded compliment but a massive endorsement of his skill at the same time. It's this skill, and Saizo's potential for honing it further, that has seen him become Chief Officer of the Kido Corps Shinkubantai.

Hakuda Expert:

Saizo had learned a bit of Hakuda while training under Obana, but Hakuda was literally beat into Saizo after he joined the 2nd Division and the associated Onmitsukido, and he became quite skilled with it during his years spent there. At his skill level, Saizo can take on average armed opponents and those many times their size completely unarmed himself.

Expert Assassin :

While Saizo can be a very loud person most of the time, he can also be incredibly stealthy when he feels like it, or a mission requires it. Stealth was an important skill to have in the 2nd Division and the associated Onmitsukido, and it’s one Saizo’s learned well. Saizo is adept at hiding his presence, and can sneak up on opponents and launch surprise attacks with great precision if need be, though he almost never fights this way unless he’s been ordered to or he see’s absolutely no other choice (he much prefers to engage opponents in the open).

Immense Spiritual Power:

Having been sired by a father who belonged to one of the Great Noble Houses, Saizo always possessed a degree of Reiryoku that was above average (even if he didn't realize it at first). When Saizo first entered the Shin'o Academy, his Reiryoku was already greater than a Lieutenant’s, and presently, after learning to control it more finely through his time in the 2nd Division and now Kido Corps, his Reiryoku can be likened to that of a Captain’s, or perhaps greater in certain situations. Saizo’s Reiatsu is a deep crimson color, and it continually creates a unique, almost melodic sound when it’s released.

Enhanced Endurance:

Saizo, while not physically imposing, possesses an incredibly high level of endurance, and is able to keep injuries or other types of damage that would stun or outright cripple others from hampering his performance too much.

Martially Gifted:

While Saizo's overall intellect leaves a lot to be desired, he possesses an innate gift or 'instinct' for combat that sets him apart from most others. Saizo may not necessarily be able to anticipate his opponent's moves, or grasp the flow of a battle in a way that would allow him to stay ten steps ahead of an enemy, but he always seems to know the best areas to strike or attacks to unleash for maximum damage, as if a foe's weakest points or traits are revealed to him with each attack he deals out. Actually landing any of his attacks is another story of course, but when Saizo does strike an enemy (and he's giving it his all), it will always hurt, critically, if not fatally.

Zanpakuto Info is here (clicky)

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[elegyofthemoon]

sorry deleted the vent bc i just need to stop posting so much about the situation and wait until some progress is made

i should try to focus on things to look forward to instead. i still have p.enacony to finish up. and a billion writing projects waiting to be written so. theres a lot of other things to look forward to as i wait

[sanzos]

i had to scroll a little bit on your blog but i found that the oc meme u reblogged!! 🥞 PANCAKE; 🚆 TRAIN; 💧 DROPLET; 💔 BROKEN HEART; 🌌 MILKY WAY. for nel of course heheh

i had to scroll my blog looking for the meme myself bc i forgot my own tag???? so i'm with u in solidarity there

🥞 PANCAKE - what is their comfort breakfast?

the fluffiest possible banana pancakes known to man, fresh squeezed mango-orange juice, and a side of kiwi slices! and now im craving all of these thanks!

🚆 TRAIN - what is their answer to the trolley problem?

ok listen nel would like to believe she has a "smart" and "philosophical" answer to this question but her real answer would be this: destroy the trolley. she's a simple gal whose first course of action is usually violence alright. "but that's not one of the options!" some might say. to which nel would reply, "yeah, and?"

💧 DROPLET - random angst headcanon

is it rly a headcanon if its my oc and therefore everything is canon for her 🤔? anyway, nel is an extremely recent devil fruit user aka she eats her fruit during her personal arc so she's used to being able to swim. she's a mermaid! swimming is her thing! the ocean is what kept her safe and protected while she was running from bishop and while she doesn't regret eating her df, the knowledge that she will never be able to swim again for any reasons hits her hard at times. mostly when her first instinct when luffy goes overboard is to jump in after him but then it hits her that she'd just make it worse.

💔 BROKEN HEART - what could their partner do that would absolutely break their heart?

literally everything sanji did during zou & whole cake island broke her heart into pieces - and pissed her off. this feels like such a cheap answer bc like "well, of couse sanji's self-destructive spiral would break her heart!" bc like OF COURSE? that's her idiot!

🌌 MILKY WAY - what was the inspiration behind your oc? what was the first thing you decided about them?

i've wanted an astronomer oc in the straw hats for YEARS and years! probably the oldest "concept" i've had for an opoc but i've never been able to settle on anything else (indecision is a bitch) and then one day years back the phrase "her body belongs to the sea, but her heart, the stars" slammed into my brain at mach speed. and i was like holy shit a mermaid astronomer would be Really Good actually? the dichotomy and yet the parallel of the ocean and space ya know? so she rotated in my brain for a bit and then i hit her with the tsundere stick. bc i like the personality diversity of the straw hats and went "ya know.... they don't really have a traditional tsundere do they". and nel was born. or well a version of nel she's had so many iterations over the years *laughs in nervous*

[randomfaeriedragon]

Hey, guess what I did this week?

Thats right, draw 3/5 OC Iterators that began growing in my brain on a photoediting program with my computer's touchpad!

This is the first time I've ever really drawn something digitally other than my profile pic & rw brainrot, and it's definitely the first time I've designed iterators, so yeah! Enjoy the art and subsequent Lore dumps under the cut :)

Iterator 35, Gen. 2: Shaded Pewter Lights / SPL

Built at the base of a dry, desert-like mountain, SPL preferred to occupy their time with huge, complex mechanical experiments rather than genealogical or Acension-based research. They despise thinking about the Great Problem, as no one can experiment if they're all dead, though they don't dislike iterators who attempt to solve it (for that reason alone). Their city used to harbor and attract skilled mechanics and engineers for miles around, as a particularly prodigous university was located on their can. Though they rarely interacted with their citizens, they often miss the requests they sent them, especially those sent by the less experienced artificers of their city; however, they feel little love for the Ancients beyond appreciation for their skill in mechanics (the skill required to build the iterators).

In the past, SPL has repeatedly set up projects within their can that could only be described as titanic Rube Goldberg Machines. SPL often sought to improve the functionality of their can with these experiments (plus having fun), keen to observe and record as much data as possible from the cycles-long whirring of cogs and water wheels before setting everything up again to repeat. Their main goals included lowering their needed water intake, gaining a form of low-power mode for bad weather, and utilizing lightning as a secondary power source. Though many saw these modifications as taboo, SPL couldn't care less, blocking almost all communication during their experimentation era: however, they often shared their knowledge with APS to assit in the creation of the wildlife santuary on his can, and many of the conduits used to water plants there are of their design.

Due to an integral flaw in the rerouted void fluid piping of their Easternmost Leg, SPL's can collapsed in the middle of a heated arguement with their local group, with their Westernmost Leg piercing through their can. With rust and sand permeating their structure, their many mechanisms fell silent for the first time since the Ascension. Although SPL is still connected to their can, overseers, and local communications arrays, they can no longer induldge themselves in experiments; they barely have enough power function as is. They now spend most of their time chatting with other iterators in their local group, sending overseers to APS's sanctuary, and attempting to prevent further discoloration and rust on their puppet. They're not usually bitter, but particularly vulgar arguements with EN can send them into a spiral.

SPL still feels they did the right thing in modifying their can. Though the other iterators refuse to admit it, the main reason they still function is due to the modification of their can.

Iterator 77, Gen. 3: Rain from Clear Skies / RCS

Although he often jokes around, RCS is the most calm and collected of his local group. He often finds himself mediating fights between his local group (read: SPL and EN) for this reason, as has the astonishing ability (within his local group at least) to sit back, consider something fully, and make mostly objective decisions. He also uses this ability to point out details many other iterators overlook, so is often called for help with malfunctioning software and to explain why some experiments went wrong. His citizens instilled him with a love for quiet and time to contemplate, and they had a moderately positive relationship, so often misses them. But when he isn't meditating or recording data from around his can, he's talking with EN. They have soft spots for each other.

His name comes from the already heavy rainfall in the region where his can was built, which his construction didn't help; very little non-semi-aquatic wildlife remains around his can. However, he often moderates the remaining flora and flauna to insure it's continued survival, and has sent more than a few wounded animals to APS so she can assit in their recovery. When he's not researching, RCS also acts as the jokester of his local group, and often codes pranks and malware intended to cause harmless irritation into sent messages. He's gotten quite good at it, to his local group's endless infuriation (and delight). He doesn't send these to SPL, though, as their systems likely wouldn't be able to handle the repairs.

Iterator 16, Gen. 1: Even Nightfall / EN

As one of the earliest iterators built, EN's city was particularly religious and pious, priding themselves on their virtue and detachment from the material world. This did not bode well for EN, who had an almost abusive relationship with their citizens; they treated EN as something to deal with their problems and nothing more. After they Ascended, EN felt both a weight off their shoulders and, for a reason he can't pin down, a profound sense of betrayal that their creators abandoned them. Though a few in their local group see them as nothing more than cruel and callous, EN is very emotinally reserved (but also very, very smug) and astoundingly protective and kind towards those they care for. This includes RCS, their genticially modified slugcat Arps, and to some extent APS.

APS acted as a sort of mentor to EN when they were built, helping them manage their city's requests and sneak in a few personal projects on the side. While their city didn't approve of the projects they found, and reprimanded EN, the number EN kept secret far outnumbered those discovered by the Ancients. With their creators gone, EN found a hobby genetically modifying the pre-existing wildlife around their structure, and has improved their already impressive skills; this lead many genticially modified organisms to spread out and inhabit EN's can, and is also where Arps came from.

Named after APS, Arps acts as a mix between a therapy animal and pet for both EN and RCS. Arps frequently travels between EN and RCS's cans, and EN gave them the ability to glide to ease this passage; however, they (and RCS) also always send an overseer along with Arps to ensure their safety. Even when Arps is simply gliding between trees in the Rainworld Equivalent of a Sparse Pine Forest surrounding EN's can, he always sends an overseer to make sure they're OK. They're almost overbearing!

EN and RCS are perhaps the closest out of any of the iterators within their local group, and frequently chat or play 7-dimensional chess for entire cycles before they have to check up on an experiment so it doesn't explode. Though they couldn't talk much and weren't nearly as close pre-Mass Acension, RCS was one of the few iterators who spent the time to work around EN's colony's communication restrictions and talk to them. He was a great comfort, and one of the only reasons EN didn't crack under their city's pressure.

Not Featured Here: (bios will get out eventually)

Iterator 4, Gen. 1: A Profound Serenity / APS (Any Pronouns)

Iterator 84, Gen. 3: Tide Rolling In / TRI (She/Her)

Arps (They/It)

Probably One or Two More Iterators

CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE: I used an Ancient script by @ikayblythe for the displays by my iteratoes, took heavy inspiration from iterator designs by @altitudeofalcatraz, and took the idea of Iterator Number Deisgnations from Daszombes' Iterator Logs on Youtube.

Anyways, I'm going to go drop off the face of the planet for a week. Thanks for reading this much this far, goodbye!