#half wolf

[weirdlookindog]

Half Wolf

Thrilling Adventures, February 1943

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[tsukihowl]

Ocs

[kitsuna-mi]

Blaidd the bestest boy is living in my redbubble and etsy shops now. He likes it there.

[noonmutter]

Baby's First Show: Half-Wolf, TOA 2024

When Leon says "Fine, I'll do it--but I get to pick the song," he's up to something. This took 14 months for me to both finish writing and work up the spine to perform, and server lag and my nerves tried their level best to mulch it onstage, but by damn it's done.

The formatting is... not the best, since I tweaked it to be legible on Tumblr, but I tried. Enjoy!

I'm not sorry.

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Afternoon light falls on a forest in autumn. Leaves fall serenely as Leon, streaks of grey in his lustrous black hair, and Celedyn, eternally youthful and flawless, wander together down a path they seem to have walked a thousand times, contented smiles on their faces. They come to a stop and bring their hands together, palm-to-palm between one another, as the music leads in. In comfort and bliss, they begin to dance, a simple waltz that barely adheres to the steps, merely an excuse to play together.

A rabbit darts past and Leon’s attention snaps to it, a snarl curling his lips before he can stop himself. He backs away, turning from Celedyn and covering his face with both hands. Celedyn’s brow knits when he is suddenly left alone, eyes flitting over Leon’s back as he begins to sing, beseeching him to come back, come closer.

(Celedyn) Even if it's not forever (Celedyn) We've together tread this path so far

Leon turns to answer, visibly torn, wanting to be close to him and afraid to do so.

(Leon) Wary of the wounds that made me

Leon takes a cautious step forward and Celedyn’s shoulders visibly relax, the ghost of a smile touching his eyes.

(Leon) Still you leave your trust within my scars

(Leon) Winterborn and forged strong

Celedyn closes the distance, reaching for Leon's hands again as the smile spreads over his features, his expression warm, encouraging as they come together once more.

(Celedyn) Searching for centuries long

With arms outstretched, their fingertips touch and hands intertwine.

(Both) Built for a dream like ours

Drawing each other back into the ballroom they’ve made of the woods, they slowly spin, constantly switching who leads because it just doesn’t matter to them.

(Both) Keep holding on for me

Leon lifts Celedyn effortlessly above his head, daring to smile up at him.

(Both) I'll lift you as I break (Both) Torn to the smallest piece

The lift transitions smoothly into a dip fit for a romance novel cover, the elf’s ears nearly brushing the forest floor.

(Both) Half dreaming half awake

Finally upright again, they stand nearly chest-to-chest but for their hands between them.

(Both) Take my conflicted hands (Both) My heart will light your way (Both) Know me for what I am

Leon closes his eyes, brief smile fading.

(Leon) Half wolf and half afraid

Leon stands away from Celedyn again. Celedyn reaches out to him, but this time, he ignores that waiting hand, too busy staring at his own, fingers gnarled like claws.

(Leon) Striving to control my instinct (Leon) Terrified my nature won't obey

Celedyn brings his hand back to his chest, biting his lip and looking down and away as he answers.

(Celedyn) I confess the burden's heavy

(Leon) Skies begin to change and soon I'll fade || (Celedyn) Skies begin to change and soon you’ll fade

Leon turns, imploring, practically begging Celedyn to understand.

(Leon) Don't take the risk on me || (Celedyn) Don't run away from me (Leon) I'll turn my tail and leave || (Celedyn) If only you believed (Leon) Before I lose my way || (Celedyn) It's worth it anyway

They rejoin again, though there is more effort from Celedyn to keep Leon close, and more effort from Leon not to run. They do not dance, merely singing to one another, staring straight into each others’ eyes the whole time.

(Both) Keep holding on for me (Both) I'll lift you as I break (Both) Torn to the smallest piece (Both) Half dreaming half awake (Both) Take my conflicted hands (Both) My heart will light your way (Both) Know me for what I am

(Leon) Half wolf and half afraid...

Celedyn raises his hand to brush along Leon’s cheek, then down his neck. When his fingers touch the collar Leon always wears, Leon winces and catches his hand to take it away. He steps back from the elf, running his hand across the lettering branded into it–P, then K, then V–with an increasingly troubled expression. When his fingertips land on a nearly imperceptible, faded fourth letter at the end, he cracks and turns away from Celedyn entirely.

Leon keeps his back both to Celedyn and their audience, voice low, trembling audibly. It’s unclear whether the tremor is part of the show or actual terror.

(Leon) I can embrace the cold (Leon) But I can't change my soul (Leon) My nature still remains

Turning slowly toward the crowd, but back still to Celedyn, Leon sets a tight fist over his heart, expression pained as he doubles over with an audible crack of bones inside him. It looks like a fight just to stay standing, now pleading with those gathered to understand since Celedyn won't.

(Leon) So long our quiet fight (Leon) My battle ends tonight

Defiant, Celedyn makes a sharp sweeping motion of one hand like he’s slapping the very possibility of loss away. He takes one step toward Leon, that same hand outstretched, imploring.

(Celedyn) But our bond stays the same

Leon turns to face Celedyn finally, pain giving way to despair. All he wants is to ensure his beloved is safe, even if it means from him.

(Leon) When the voices (Leon) Make my choices (Leon) And I can't ignore the sound

Leon looks down at his shaking hands, then back up to Celedyn’s face. He finally reaches out toward Celedyn’s hand, but seeing the way his fingers curl and his arms tremble, he curls in on himself and backs away. His body jerks and contorts, cracking sounds emphasizing every cursed movement.

(Leon) There’s no purpose (Leon) I’ll endure this but (Leon) I refuse to drag you down

Celedyn begins moving closer as he argues with Leon’s insistent pleas, but with every step forward, Leon takes a step back. He answers every one of Leon’s increasingly frustrated, desperate cries with reassurance, with endless patience, with equally desperate hope.

(Leon) I will fail you || (Celedyn) I can save you (Leon) I may hunt you || (Celedyn) I can stop you

(Both) I must try to (Both) In the end

Celedyn darts forward to catch Leon’s hand, and Leon stops in his tracks, wanting to pull away but not willing to let go. Their eyes meet again, and both seem equally terrified of what will happen if they part even one more time. 

(Both) So conflicted

(Leon) /s I've resisted || (Celedyn) Tried to fix it

Involuntarily, Leon jerks at his arm in a vicious spasm, and it's a war for both of them to hold on. Celedyn ultimately loses, and Leon puts as much distance between them as he possibly can.

(Leon) None can mend || (Celedyn) But I can’t... (Leon) What I am!

With his final wail, Leon crumples, and his body erupts in the violence of transformation. Even before he's fully given over to the wolf, he's sprung into the air, lip pulled back in a mad snarl as he descends upon the elf he no longer seems to recognize. Celedyn, pain etched into every pore, brings one hand forward with magic gathering in his palm, ready to do what has to be done. As he plants his feet to stand his ground, he raises his arm, and the stage erupts in light before plunging into darkness.

When the lights return, Celedyn is alone in the same forest, leaves given way to snow, sun given way to moon. On his knees, he weeps quietly into his hands. The music continues, soft and somber, at once echoing and mocking his loss. 

As the music comes to a pause, a shimmering, translucent Leon slowly emerges from behind a tree and steps forward to place a hand on one shaking shoulder.

Celedyn raises his head, eyes closed, and brings himself to join his voice to Leon’s one more time. The music returns with them.

(Both) Keep holding on for me

Leon brings two fingers under Celedyn’s chin to lift his head, smiling softly to him.

(Both) I'll lift you as I break (Both) Torn to the smallest piece (Both) Half dreaming half awake

Though Leon is not truly there, Celedyn stands and takes up his hands, holding tight, knowing that once he lets go, it’ll be the last time. Finally free of pain and fear, Leon’s voice is clear and unwavering.

(Leon) Forgive my mortal flaws (Leon) Spread light across these shores (Leon) Remember who I was (Leon) Half wolf, forever yours

They begin to dance together the way they had before, slow, spinning, wholly absorbed in one another, practically floating above the frosted ground.

(Leon) Half wolf, forever yours

(Celedyn) You know I'm not afraid

(Leon) Half wolf (Both) Forever yours

Finally, the sky clears to reveal the glittering expanse of stars above them, and Leon draws Celedyn to rest back against his chest, urging him to look up and onward.

(Leon) Hold on (Leon) It gets better

(Both) It's here at the end, we turn it all around

(Leon) Keep faith (Leon) I'm still with you

(Both) We will meet again to watch the stars fade out

They sway together, neither dancing nor standing still, and watch the night go by above them. Their voices blend in sweet, soft harmony as they quietly hum to one another, and Celedyn closes his eyes, setting his hand over Leon’s.

With the final strum of the strings, Leon’s light scatters and drifts away on the breeze. Celedyn looks back to find himself alone, but he still reaches out anyway as the stage goes dark, and only the stars remain.

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@celedyn

[lobouzarts]

A good boy

[sketchingvictr]

[theshylittleelfgirl]

Two best friends near a summoning circle, they might kiss!

And uh...ehem a little extra👀💦

Totally for artistic purposes only...yep totally😅

[aisling-dearelove]

A tarnished, of no renown. Cross the fog, to the lands between... To... take another nap in the Limgrave fields. Oh, that Elden Ring is staying shattered at this rate...

Wanted to draw my Elden Ring Tarnished, Obtásse, or Táss, as she prefers. Too lazy to say the whole thing...

[soukokumychildren]

ITS TOMORROW Y'ALL! Also had NO TIME to make this one due to being busy so enjoy a shitty werewolf :}

[cobrastrikes421]

Akhlut

The spirit is known to be quite ravenous, preying on anything that it can find, but it seems to have a taste for human flesh. The Akhlut would only take physical form when it is hungry, which is about all the time. Most of the time, it would attack isolated fishermen or travellers sleeping close to the seashore.

[ashley432]

Still trying to get better at this style of sketching

[tsukihowl]

Black Watchdog Jericho

[jeandejard3n]

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[mysticalreptilianmagician]

Local half-wolf adventurer takes payment in gold or meals, cause any good hero needs a feast after their big quests. It's a fun alternative but really goes to your waistline and especially ruins your physique; especially after a two dozen quests, said wolf ends up with a permanent ballgut

[sketchingvictr]

[spookberry]

He'll figure it out eventually...