#honestly this one is my favorite its so pretty

[thornethenorn]

I wanna hear all the fun facts about the norn then pretty please

Okie dokie hehe

1. It's assumed that there is a spirit of the wild for every animal that exists, not just the ones we hear about. This leaves room for a lot of original spirits for people to make

2. They produce a lot of body heat, and this is likely why they don't cover up in cold environments- they would overheat. I made a whole post about this you can find in my Biology of Tyria tag.

3. The Kodan believe that norn are descendants of Kodan who didn't listen to Koda and went south. This is likely not true.

4. The lowland Kodan call norn "Children of the Bitter Wind"

5. They're shapeshifters. It's not acknowledged enough that they're literally a race of shapeshifters.

6. They also have an AVERAGE hight of 9ft tall. They can be way taller than that, probably.

7. They don't sleep in beds. They don't have mattresses, just piles of furs and blankets. They also will sleep on the floor.

8. Skaalds are bards, yes, but anet literally just took the actual Norse word for 'singer/bard/poet" and added an a.

9. Speaking of which, Hoelbrak means "hall of noise" in old Norse, but in-game, it means "lowland" in the norn's native language.

10. The norn's native language is canonically mostly lost, but it can be infered that its writing system, described as runes, are similar to elder futhark runes. In old Norse, elder futhark was the writing system and alphabet. Old Norse was mostly a spoken language, but occasionally could use the runes as writing. The runes also had individual meanings and were used for divination.

11. They were forced out of their native home and have been for 200 years. Even after killing Jormag the corruption still makes the far Shiverpeaks uninhabitable.

12. Norn and Jotun used to be some of the most powerful magic weilders in Tyria.

13. I call them the viking furries race as a joke but honestly they're more like the normal scandanavians. This isn't really a fact about norn this is actually your monthly PSA that vikings were from literally ONE part of scandanavia and the history of this region is so much more nuanced than just "those guys with cool pirates"

14. They're anets least favorite race of the main five (next to Asura free my guys Asura mains) and if I have to write the rest of their lore on my own I will

15. Also the norn and Asura have a lot of parallels that should be explored more often. Both pushed out of their homes and given half-written lore that we're begging to be completed

16. Norn live up to 120 naturally. However, almost nobody ever lives this long because of their culture. They constantly try to top themselves and push themselves too hard and die to 'hold my beer' moments and that's sad

17. Norn women die so often in the story. The fact Arina survived getting thrown into Nayos is a miracle

18. They're named after the Norse version of the Fates. The Nornir (singular being norn) in Norse myth were the three goddesses that sat at the base of Yggdrasil and spun threads of fate. While they can be depicted as hags, they are also sometimes depicted as maidens. This works for the norn race because their culture is insanely intertwined with the concept of fate and destiny.

19. They're not human. Anet are cowards for not doubling down on that. Norn should've had pointed ears and fangs and slit pupils and I will die on this hill

20. There's a stereotype of norn being dumb muscle that only drink and hunt but fuck you all they're nuanced and perfect and I love them

Now we're not even getting into my headcanons either so...

[saintfelina]

i'm still a slut for animalics

i'm back with more! as we enter a new year, i've realized nothing will ever top my love of animalics. to me this is the peak of femininity--not florals or gourmands, but the raw sex appeal of this perfume category embodies every thing i want to be. and this time i'm upping the ante. we're moving away from softer musks and honey notes, instead we're going full blown sweaty and skanky with cumin, and civet. these are difficult and they're supposed to be. so to make things more interesting we're gonna explore older, vintage animalics versus newer animalics and see how they differ and compare.

vintage animalics are notable for their use of animal products. the practice has been thankfully discontinued but i can't lie and say i don't smell the difference. they were richer, dirtier and overall more potent. therefore if you want the full experience i recommend ebay, facebook marketplace, vinted and estate sales for older bottles.

(1932) the oldest on the list, tabu was beloved by old hollyword stars for its sultry, spicy ultra-feminine scent. crafted by perfumer jean carles, he was reportedly given the scandalous instructions to make a perfume for "whores" and that he did! its lush and rich, projecting far and making an appearence before you step into the room. a favorite of dorothy dandridge it's no surprise this was favored by many a screen siren. however i suggest you look on ebay for vintage versions as theyre easy to come by and aren't too expensive. the new reformulations just don't cut it!

(1944) femme rochas is next, this scent was famously worn by mae west and its shapely bottle matches her figure perfectly. the peach mimics soft, warm skin and its spiciness adds depth and sensuality. a perfume that makes you want to wear nothing else. while vintage bottles are best, the modern reformulations are also lovely.

(1944) another 40s creation, bandit isnt as favored as fracas (notably worn by stars like madonna) as it's more androgynous, edgy and quite frankly tough. perfect for marlene dietrich who was known for her transgressive roles and star power. bandit is a vetiver forward fragrance with a rich leather and civet drydown. this isn't for the frivolous type. if you wear this you're on top.

(1962) bal à versailles is extremely animalic. deep, spicy and resinous it's a highly polarizing scent. the powdery notes are either cloying or comforting, and this is one where all reformulations are pretty good, but there's enough differences where some prefer one over the others. as vintage as it gets and not for the faint of heart.

we're gonna break away from the old girls (affectionate, reverent) and we're gonna meet the new hussies. these animalics are created with synthetic animalics or by replicating it with non animal scents like cumin. don't sleep on these, as they're staying strong in a wave of florals and gourmands.

(2006) kicking off this century we have putain des palaces, another perfume for whores (it's name translates to palace whore) and its made to envoke a whore's boudoir: lace, powder, skin musk. her nightly routine. its a sensuous fantasy, and it's powdery notes make her delicate, and skinlike.

(2012) mad madam is a very carnal rose. well its not just the rose, but the whole bush thorns and all. it's like you stumbled out scratched and a little bloodied after an illfated idea to take a tumble. it has a nice greenness to them, very sexy and luscious. its dirty earthiness gives it an edge over other roses.

(2015) here we have salome. and this is a raunchy girl befitting her name. to many this smells like straight up sex, or at the very least how you smell after having sex and you put on a fur coat instead of a robe. the florals come in and give it a bit of class but not much, and its dry and sweaty and honestly? a little perverse. an animalic very much in the vein of her foremothers.

(2017) you thought i wouldn't add another scent by the queen of animalics?? well this time we're venturing into under my skin by francesca bianchi. this is sensual, warm, and completely fits its name with its skinlike scent. this isnt clean skin but it isnt dirty skin either, this is the human smell of your body after its sweated in the warm sun. blends well and and settles smoothly like all her other creations.

(2021) now in this decade we have rosenrot intense, created by the metal band rammstein . this perfume is odd in a good way, this is animalic by way of a tiger with a bloodied face after a feast. but dont be too scared of the blood note, it's really not that prominent i just like exaggerating. i'd say the incense note is more prominent, making this more of a smoky animalic rose with a slight metallic undercurrant.

(2024) les cahiers secrets is a perfume with a backstory catered to me. the brand jouissance based it's scents over female erotica writers, and this one in particular is based on anais nin. it's another powdery skin scent. and i don't mean skin scent as in close and soft, but in that it mimics skin. it's slightly sweaty, and the mid notes give it a makeupy scent. perfect for banging out smut for a dollar a page.

(2024) i'm not gonna lie and say black dog is easy (or well...good) but it's interesting. the durian note makes it a rough opener, but it settles into something darker, more mysterious and a little gothic as the licorice and animalic notes of the base come out. i'd be scared of this one, but intrigued.

(2024) lastly we have super sexy skunk, another rough go from d.grayi but also very interesting! it's cannabis notes are potent, and thats where the skunk widely comes from. but its almost nostalgic like being in the back of a nissan altima smoking weed way too young. it truly is super sexy, and also very dangerous with its oud and animal notes. even the chocolate gives it some edge.

[embersofhope-if]

Playlist ♧ Aurels Board ♧ Mc & Aurel Board

[wellijustfinnihedoneofthebooks]

The thing about me is i dont really care about how "book accurate" any of the characters look in amcs iwtv BUT if they dont get the most ridiculous wig ever crafted for marius i will be severely disappointed

[nevalizona]

I hate knowing we're probably gonna have to wait until Thursday to know if Bubba's getting a new cosmetic this patch or not... I know two are in the works, I just hope we're seeing one sooner than later...

[majorshatterandhare]

Today I, an aromantic, was getting ready to attend a wedding… with Stranger on repeat.

[arolesbianism]

Finally fixating on some nugget relationships that aren't horrible for everyone I love friendship <3

[pyrriax]

6, 12, 30 for the writing asks ^_^

6. What’s the last line you wrote?

Shaking its head in what seems like disbelief before meeting his eyes again, almost like it wants to say something before it makes a noise like a growl, "oh, you're one of those seraphs, aren't you. A star-eater. No wonder you act like you've lost your mind."

(ignore that that's a couple sentences, the Thought is important)

12. Do you outline your fics?  If yes, how detailed are your outlines?  How far do you stray from them?

Oh yes! I outline my fics thoroughly. Though, I do allowed myself to deviate as much from the outline as I feel like when things go off the rails. Some snippets of planning from a couple fics & concepts:

My outlines are very... One for one. With some exceptions. I tend to basically write a very brief version of the fic and try to get the feelings and words right before I actually write it. This is... Also why it can and will take me a month to write a oneshot. I try to get things Right.

30. How much do you edit your fics?  Do you edit as you write or wait until you finish the first draft?

So! I edit them a bit? I edit while I work, but often I don't really touch anything I've already written unless it's something longer that might be taking a few months to get through. I think the fic I've edited the most is the prologue of Artificial Stars, which was originally a quickly written 2k oneshot into about 5k of actually decent fic.

Usually I don't edit to make something shorter/more concise, since I tend to only come up with more ways to bridge concepts when I go back to it. Also to be fair... There's usually no difference between first draft and final product. I cannot be asked to edit my fics after I write them, I just release them to the birds and pray for the best. (Unless I actually decide to show it to my beta reader in full instead of just sharing snippets as I... usually do.)

Conclusion: Rarely, those thangs are being given to the world as-is unless something is horrifically wrong with them

[brutalmasks]

[ 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 ] : sender and receiver are having sex for the first time. @clawsextended oh no you found… my fave trope….

inviting selina over to have a sleep-over where she lived was actually a rather big thing for bunny mask. and this was because she knew her 'humble abode' usually tended to raise a few eyebrows, at the very least. bunny did go with what she knew when she chose a place to live in when she arrived in gotham. which, meant she lived in a literal cave. albeit one with a few furnishings and even a barn door to give her privacy from the rest of the outside world.

though upon shouting loud enough from the other room that she could come in upon her arrival, she seemed to be fine with the very unique aspect of it. and this meant that the excitement bunny mask also felt that was intermingled with the nervousness took over. for, she likely never would've been able to contemplate things like whether she should hold selina's hand when it appeared she had an opening during a movie. or also telling her just how beautiful she thought the other looked that day. but bunny mask's attraction soon reached a peak where it felt like she could no longer hold it back at all at one point, however.

and this was when they both agreed to try to go to sleep for the night, in her bed. so when they'd opted to face each other for a moment as they laid side-by-side... bunny mask admitted that she'd been wanting to touch selina all day. what happened next seemed to happen so quickly then when the other okay'd that, as bunny leaned forward to kiss her on the lips; them soon becoming more fervent while the spirit maneuvered herself on top of selina. ❝ i know you had already told me it was okay, but i would like to hear it from you once more. i am not going too fast right now — am i? ❞

bunny mask was about to unzip the other's trousers but stopped at the last second as she looked in selina's eyes, ❝ it is just that i love you, selina, and i do not want to make you feel pressured into doing anything you do not want to. ❞ a lopsided and slightly bashful sheepish spread across her lips then as she made eye contact with the other, ❝ my only regret is that i had not said that sooner, as if you are absolutely sure you would like to do this... then i want you to know that it would be special. ❞

[skitskatdacat63]

“Constantia et fortitudine” - Emperor Sebastian I “der Sieghafte”

[seilon]

pro: ran into a coworker at a bar last night who I don’t really talk to usually (he works upstairs, I work downstairs) and we talked and im pretty sure we were highkey flirting and he bought me a drink and the bar merch shirt i was interested in and thanks to the power of alcohol i guess i asked for his number and he gladly gave it to me and. yeah

con: i have the second worst hangover i have ever had and have been fighting for my fucking life just to eat saltines

[etdraconis]

( the summer semester is almost over I could honestly cry tears of joy right now i swear )

[poorlittlevampire]

ohhhhh the new argenti trailer. nevermind. i MUST have her

[jackass-jones]

Finally playing your turn to die and oh boy I sure hope no one dies despite that literally being exactly what’s gonna fucking happen

[chipper-smol]

@thesuperduckling24

y'know i liked what you did so much that you inspired me to make a small batch of discord icons of the first little guy for everyone to use along with a small digital transparent version so peeps can customize their own little guy!

ya'll can download them here!

btw they're free

when something cool happens but you cant say anything to anyone so youre just

[tamagotchi-teeth]

i wanna get south park dvds which season/s are the best in yalls opinion ??