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[all-that-is-gold-is-now-gone]

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BE NORMAL ABOUT THEM WHEN THEY LOOK AT EACH OTHER LIKE THIS

THE LAST ONE

Look at how happy she is, look at how in love with her he is, with her smile, with her being happy!!! *dies*

[themuselesswriter]

Top, Bottom or Switch - Daniel Sharman

Okay so the other day I was thinking (and you know that's never good) about Daniel Sharman's most famous characters and for some reason I have a theory that lots of his characters are bottoms in bed, so you guys will have to suffer my classification! Lorenzo De Medici This is the only character that I think of as a top. He seems like an expert at what he's doing, he always initiates the sexual interactions and he seems like the type of a guy who would come from a work day and be like "here love, let me take care of you for the rest of the night" and besides, he is kind of a hoe and his vibes are dominant.

Kelly Lord he is the type of guy who would be like "I'm an alpha dog bruh" but he is secretly a bottom, but he is the type of bottom that doesn't like to admit that he is a bottom if that makes sense? Like, he would throw in a fit but he would end up being a bottom, he would enjoy it, then feel ashamed or shy about it and he doesn't show this side of him unless he really trusts their partner cause he would be afraid that it would slip and his family would know and make fun of him.

Lancelot Du Lac (The Weeping Monk) Oh he screams bottom. Like, he wouldn't think about taking a sexual partner until he's out of the paladins' reach and when that happens, he would be too overwhelmed by all the decision making and the changes, so he would have a hard time expressing that he wants to be taken care of in the bedroom and that being a bottom gives him a sense of comfort and familiarity, he would even try to fake being a top to his partner just to please them but his partner would eventually figure it out.

Isaac Lahey In my humble opinion, Isaac is a switch. He initiates sexual interactions, he is confident, egoistic and loves the look of pleasure on his partner's face when he is getting it right so he would be a top leaning. However, there are days where his past hunts him and he feels the most vulnerable, on these days, he would prefer to be a bottom and have tender sexual interactions instead.

Troy Otto My man is a bottom and no one can convince me otherwise. He gives off top vibes in life but bottom vibes in bed, he is kinda oblivious when it comes to sexual interactions, his partner would need to initiate them (I have theory that Troy is a virgin, okay?!) and like, he would experiment a little but settle down to enjoying being taking care of in bed because it is such a precious feeling that he rarely gets to experience, to be looked after, loved, treated well, so yeah, he's a bottom.

Anyhooo, thank you for sticking around for my TedTalk! Next Episode: what type of fruit are you based on your favorite Bridgerton quote:'). Also, do you guys have different theories about these characters or different ones?

[beginning-writer]

I said it yesterday and I'm saying it again. DANIEL SHARMAN IS A DOBERMAN. And that makes Isaac Lahey a Doberman too.

Look look look

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They are the same!

Daniel Sharman is a Doberman and you can't convince me otherwise.

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[lancedoncrimsonwings]

Frantically rewatching Medici again before it leaves Netflix

Did I make myself cry right before bed?

Ayup...

A suprisingly whumpy show ngl and Daniel Sharman is as always an absolute delight

[basedonconjecture]

Author Ask Tag

thank you for tagging me @ofcrowsanddragons & @thedissonantverses <3

What is the main lesson of your story?

If I had to distill it down to a single point it’s that identity is self-determined. We are a patchwork of influences from culture, family, experiences and a plethora of other things but no one can tell you who you are but you.

What did you use as inspiration for your story?

Since it’s a canon re-telling of Veilguard, that’s probably the largest source, haha. I’m fascinated by the Crows and the politics of Antiva, at large. Others are doing some truly fascinating work fleshing out Antiva as a setting for their fics that I’m truly in awe of, honestly. For me, personally, I really want to preserve that level of soapy drama that's baked into the Crows as we see them in the game so I'm looking at Italian historical figures largely through other fictionalized versions of them (Showtime's "The Borgias" and Netflix's "Medici" but also lighter fare like Casanova since romance is featured heavily in it as examples). My brain is often circling around Machiavelli, as well, and there's some ancient Roman philosophers floating around the proverbial vision board. By and large, however, I'm pulling a lot -- a lot -- from Shakespeare (the title of my last posted chapter is a reference to Julius Caesar and I had a real Neve-With-the-Conspiracy-Board moment there and there's a half written sleep-deprived breakdown of why somewhere in my phone's notes if anyone's ever curious lol) for, what I think, are obvious reasons. There’s a heavy theatrical element to the Crows and the storylines attached to them in canon but also the way Shakespeare moves people around each other, obscures information from them that is obvious to the audience, masked players, and identity etc. It’s grand monologues and tight interpersonal scenes where there’s as much being communicated in what’s not said as what is. There’s a play-within-a-play aspect to Lucanis’ companion quest line that I loved from the jump so I’m just…expanding on that with my Rook de Riva. Leaning into the aforementioned melodrama. 

What is your MC trying to achieve, and what are you, the writer, trying to achieve with them? Do you want to inspire others, teach forgiveness, or help them grow as a person?

At outset, Selora is half trying to prove her worth, essentially. She’s spent most of her life with the Crows purposefully flying under the radar, actively making herself look like an underachiever, to work with Viago all with the belief she was an essential Crow because of it. Getting kicked out sent her into a tailspin in trying to get back and really undervaluing herself (struggling with her identity outside of Being A Crow) but, along the way, through the people she meets and the much harder lessons of leadership, she learns to trust her own inner voice, it becomes less a matter of clinging to a life she knows and more claiming her right to be there. She loves the Crows, she loves Antiva, and the people there and probably falls closer to Teia in being a bit idealistic about it. There’s probably a few topics I will touch on tangentially (particularly in regards to family and what repairing those kinds of dysfunctional relationships can look like) but if there’s anything I can impart it’s to take up space. Whatever else they come away with, I do hope that’s among them.

How many chapters is your story going to have?

Oh, gosh. It’s currently at 15 -squints- and we’ve not even recruited Davrin, yet. I’n hoping to cap it at 50 which will require some finagling on my part, likely, but it’ll take however many chapters it takes.

Is it fanfiction or original content? Where do you plan to post it?

Dragon Age: The Veilguard rookanis fic posted on Ao3, that you can read here :)

When did you start writing?

I wrote my first book at 6 years old! It was for school, alas, but pretty much as soon as I started reading I started writing. I’ve been a storyteller in one medium or other my whole life. It was a regular hobby starting in middle school, when I started also doing forum roleplaying (I have no idea what the current terminology is these days) and has followed me all the way into my 30s now. I used to write little skits for different drama groups from middle school into college as well as original fiction, poetry, etc. I have completed one full length fantasy novel and the ever growing incomplete novels gather dust in various WIP folders.

Do you have any words of encouragement for fellow writers of writeblr?

Write. I know it’s oft repeated but it’s the most consistently universal advice I’ve ever run into. Writing is a muscle, it has to be built and can only be done by doing. Even just aiming for a few words a day (like 50 or 100) can really help! I will personally also set a timer as opposed to having a word count goal, like a 15-30 minute sprint, and whatever comes out is what I get done for that day. You’d really be surprised how often that gets the pistons firing to write more without feeling like I’m burning myself out. 

But! Some other advice: if you’re feeling really unmotivated and nothing else (consuming other media, listening to playlists, etc.) seems to be helping, try changing up your environment. I don’t necessarily mean going to a coffee shop or something (writing in public is impossible for me, personally) but I am sometimes way more productive writing on my phone, for example, or writing by hand than sitting at my laptop or PC. Seriously, try changing your environment or your mode of writing.

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tagging: @mythals-whore, @introvertedfangrl, @dymme, @operative-arrow and anyone else! (sorry if you've already been tagged, haVE ANOTHER)

[comradekarin]

reblog to spread the word!!!!!!!!!!

[markantonys]

i also decided to do a 1-per-media edition, mostly because i couldn't bear to pit my WOT favs against each other haha

tagged by @butterflydm thank you!! <3 and tagging anyone who wants to do it!

[lunaslogs]

About to watch Medici The Magnificent before Netflix takes it off on April 30th. Will update as I watch/finish the seasons.

This is Luna, logging off!

[stromuprisahat]

Watching the second season of Medici on Netflix and Matteo Martari (a.k.a. Francesco de' Pazzi from that show) has SUCH book!Darkling energy. (I haven't read the book, but I got the gist from the Darkling apologist fam.)

This guy?

Yeah, I haven't watched it yet, and although it's on my list, I don't really enjoy watching stuff rn...

@anyone here, who read the books and watched this ☝️ show?

(My knowledge of this guy as a historical figure comes mostly from Hannibal. xD )

[all-that-is-gold-is-now-gone]

I'm obsessed with them and no I'm never going to stop

[jiminsproof]

tag game 🌙

I was tagged by Heather @summerwave to post a quick round of my 'lasts', thank you sm lovely!! 💓 Manifesting an amazing weekend for you 🫂💗

last song: back for more by txt & anitta (I CAN'T STOP I WON'T STOP LISTENING TO IT HELP I AM LISTENING TO IT RN)

last movie: avatar: the way of water (i did it for my dad.....)

currently watching: lmao i watched love is blind: after the altar last night (no comment)..... and today i want to finish rosa peral's tapes on netflix

currently reading: the medici by mary hollingsworth

current obsession: I CAN SEE YOU COMING BACK FOR MORE. COMING BACK FOR MORE. IF YOU WALK OUT THAT.... DO-OOR.... also yeonjun's adlibs...... fuck me UP

tagging my lovelies and wishing you all a great day 🫂💗 also, zero pressure!!: @cordiallyfuturedwight, @aprylynn, @twinklytwinkles, @hopeinthebox, @somebodydoeslove, @seraphjimin. 💗

[zalrb]

HI! I'm new and I admit that I haven't had the chance to explore your blog and masterlist very well yet (so in case someone has already asked a similar question, I apologize😭)

In any case, I wanted to ask you if you have any TV series/films to recommend since I'm in abstinence from Cesare/Lucrezia and The Borgias. I love their chemistry so much... And in general I also like the series so I was wondering if you (or others) had any advice🖤 I know that there's a TV series called "i Medici" but I don't think I found it in your masterlist, so I don't think it's worth it😅

Anyway, thanks whatever the answer will be🖤 Like I said I have yet to fully explore your blog etc but

1. I'm in love with your blog (I'll have to go and look at the section of the masterlist on Cesare and Lucrezia again because I have a bad memory, but I had already read all the posts🥺)

2. like I said I've been in withdrawal for a while and I miss Cesare and Lucrezia, so I would like some advice

(Last thing, I apologize because English is not my first language, so... Sorry😅)

- C.

Thank you! And no need to apologize, I understood your ask perfectly well :)

I did watch a bit of Medici, I just didn't end up sticking to it but I know initiumseries liked it so you could check it out and see if you like it.

There's of course The Tudors, which came out before The Borgias but it's the same creators.

People have liked Netflix's Borgias. I've never watched it, though. Francois Arnaud is my Cesare and no one else.

There's The Pillars of the Earth, the main couple is not like Cesare and Lucrezia but they still have quality angst.

Spartacus. I always recommend Spartacus for people who like passionate, tortured, angsty love stories but there is gratuitous violence and sex.

I never watched Versailles but people seemed to like it.

I guess there's technically The Great. I'm not a fan of Catherine and Peter and I can kind of take or leave the show itself but it might satisfy an itch.

[amynats]

Weekly Round Up: Wednesday 2 April 2025

Reading:

Borrowed The House of Medici: Its Rise and Fall by Christopher Hibbert and tucked into it before realising that I'd already read a chunk on my e-reader smh.

Hibbert is a very vivid writer and there's lots of craft lessons I can pick up from his descriptions. Craft aside, one of my favourite passages is this translation of a report from an official who was trying to get women to obey sumptuary laws (god forbid women do anything).

“In obedience to the orders you gave me, I went out to look for forbidden ornaments on the women and was met with arguments such as are not to be found in any book of laws. There was one woman with the edge of her hood fringed out in lace and twined round her head. My assistant said to her, ‘What is your name? You have a hood with lace fringes.’ But the woman removed the laced fringe which was attached to the hood with a pin, and said it was merely a wreath. Further along we met a woman with many buttons in front of her dress; and my assistant said to her, ‘You are not allowed to wear buttons.’ But she replied, ‘These are not buttons. They are studs. Look, they have no loops, and there are no buttonholes.’ Then my assistant, supposing he had caught a culprit at last, went up to another woman and said to her, ‘You are wearing ermine.’ And he took out his book to write down her name. ‘You cannot take down my name,’ the woman protested. ‘This is not ermine. It is the fur of a suckling.’ ‘What do you mean, suckling?’ ‘A kind of animal.’”

The House of Medici: Its Rise and Fall, Christopher Hibbert, page 22

Listening:

Listened to an episode of Betwixt the Sheets about Jiang Qing, and it was mostly stuff I knew, but I caught myself feeling stupid for not realising that the revolutionary model operas were meant to be like templates.

It did also put some things into context for a book I've put on pause - The Wedding Party by Liu Xiwu. I'm hoping to resume it sometime soon, but I'm currently in the mood for something a little more exciting.

Watching:

Finished The Residence on Netflix, and Uzo Aduba's charm is very endearing, but I really can't find myself resonating with a show that upholds the idea that the executive office of the empire at its core has a noble ideal that the current administration has strayed from. A settler colonial government builds itself atop the rotting bodies of the conquered. There is nothing ideal about that.

Started watching Matlock (2024) which was much more interesting - the immeasurable Kathy Bates continues to deliver.

[studentessamatta]

Potere, Arte e Intrighi: Scopri i Medici attraverso Libri e Film Power, Art & Intrigue: Discover the Medici Through Books and Film I Medici tra Storia e Finzione: Libri da leggere e film da guardareThe Medici Between History and Fiction: Books to Read and Films to Watch Se ami la storia italiana, l’arte rinascimentale e i drammi di potere degni di una serie Netflix… allora è arrivato il momento di conoscere i Medici di Firenze!If you love Italian history, Renaissance art, and power struggles worthy of a Netflix series… then it’s time to get acquainted with the Medici of Florence!Oh, aspetta un attimo! Netflix ha davvero fatto una serie sui Medici — tre stagioni di intrighi, amori proibiti, tradimenti, veleni e mantelli svolazzanti ambientati tra i palazzi e le chiese fiorentine. Ma fidati, la realtà era ancora più incredibile della finzione!Oh, wait a minute — Netflix actually did make a series about the Medici! Three seasons full of intrigue, forbidden love, betrayal, poison, and dramatic capes swirling through Florentine palaces and cathedrals. But trust me — real history was even more unbelievable than fiction!Questa leggendaria famiglia di banchieri, papi, mecenati e persino regine ha lasciato un’impronta indelebile sulla città di Firenze — e sulla storia del mondo intero.Ecco una lista dei migliori libri (in inglese) per scoprire tutto quello che c’è da sapere su questa affascinante e astuta dinastia.This legendary family of bankers, popes, patrons, and even queens left an indelible mark on the city of Florence — and on world history. Here’s a list of the best books (in English) to uncover everything there is to know about this fascinating and cunning dynasty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9WIReSXpks&ab_channel=Netflix Non-fiction storica / Historical Nonfiction The House of Medici: Its Rise and Fall – Christopher Hibbert Un classico! Facile da leggere, ricco di aneddoti succosi e ben narrato. La guida perfetta per chi parte da zero.A classic! Easy to read, full of juicy anecdotes and well narrated. The perfect guide if you’re starting from scratch. The Medici: Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance – Paul Strathern Un altro libro scorrevole, ricco di storie coinvolgenti. Strathern riesce a catturare l’essenza del potere dei Medici nel cuore del Rinascimento.Another page-turner filled with compelling stories. Strathern captures the essence of Medici power at the heart of the Renaissance. Magnifico: The Brilliant Life and Violent Times of Lorenzo de' Medici – Miles J. Unger Un ritratto affascinante di Lorenzo il Magnifico – il politico, il poeta, il mecenate. La vita e i tempi di un uomo che definì un’epoca.A captivating portrait of Lorenzo the Magnificent – politician, poet, and patron. The life and times of a man who defined an era. The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance – Mary Hollingsworth Un’opera più critica e accademica, che smaschera le manipolazioni politiche e le ambizioni dei Medici.A more critical and scholarly work, exposing the Medici’s political manipulations and ambitions.Curiosità: C’è anche un documentario della PBS basato su questo libro!Fun fact: There’s also a PBS documentary based on this book! The Medici Women – Natalie R. Tomas Non solo uomini! Le donne di casa Medici avevano un ruolo fondamentale nella politica e nella cultura dell’epoca.Not just the men! Medici women played a crucial role in the politics and culture of their time. Romanzi storici / Historical Fiction Waking Isabella – Melissa Muldoon Un romanzo che intreccia passato e presente nella città di Arezzo, esplorando la vita della misteriosa Isabella de’ Medici, figlia di Cosimo II e di Eleonora di Toledo. Una storia di arte rubata, verità nascoste e spiriti irrequieti.A novel that weaves past and present in the city of Arezzo, exploring the life of the mysterious Isabella de’ Medici, daughter of Cosimo II and Eleonora of Toledo. A story of stolen art, hidden truths, and restless spirits. Eternally Artemisia – Melissa Muldoon In questo affascinante romanzo, seguiamo le orme dell’artista Artemisia Gentileschi, pioniera e donna straordinaria. Scopriamo come Cosimo de’ Medici le concesse l’onore di essere la prima donna ammessa all’Accademia delle Arti di Firenze. Una fusione perfetta tra arte, femminismo e Rinascimento.In this compelling novel, we follow the journey of the artist Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing and extraordinary woman. Learn how Cosimo de’ Medici granted her the honor of becoming the first woman admitted to Florence’s prestigious Art Academy. A perfect blend of art, feminism, and the Renaissance. The Birth of Venus – Sarah Dunant Una giovane ribelle, una città in fermento, l’ombra dei Medici… un romanzo avvincente ambientato nella Firenze del XV secolo.A rebellious young woman, a city in turmoil, and the Medici’s shadow… a gripping novel set in 15th-century Florence. La trilogia dei Medici – Matteo Strukul Intrighi, passioni e lotte per il potere! Tre romanzi che raccontano la storia di Cosimo, Lorenzo e Caterina de' Medici.Intrigue, passion, and power struggles! Three novels that tell the story of Cosimo, Lorenzo, and Caterina de’ Medici.Per chi ama il dramma storico in stile Game of Thrones!Perfect if you like your historical drama with a Game of Thrones vibe! Vuoi approfondire di più?Would you like to go deeper? Visita la mia pagina dedicata ai programmi di studio in Italia per scoprire Firenze sulle orme dei Medici – tra arte, lingua e storie affascinanti. Settembre 20 – 29, 2025 Visit my page dedicated to Italian study programs to explore Florence in the footsteps of the Medici — through art, language, and unforgettable stories. September 20 – 29, 2025  🇮🇹 Consiglio Matto del Giorno 🇮🇹  Matta Language Tip of the Day Fai una maratona! Inizia con un buon libro (come Magnifico), poi passa alla serie Netflix con una ciotola di popcorn al tartufo.Matta’s tip of the day: Start with a great book (like Magnifico), then switch to the Netflix series with a bowl of truffle popcorn. I Medici al Cinema: Cosa Guardare Dopo Aver Letto Tutti i LibriThe Medici on Screen: What to Watch After You’ve Read All the Books Hai divorato tutti i libri sui Medici? Hai imparato a distinguere Cosimo da Lorenzo, e Giuliano da Caterina? Bene! Ora è il momento di rilassarsi e godersi un po’ di storia... sullo schermo!Have you devoured every book about the Medici? Can you now tell your Cosimo from your Lorenzo, and Giuliano from Caterina? Brava! Now it’s time to relax and enjoy a bit of history… on screen!Ecco una lista di film, serie e documentari da non perdere, tutti ispirati alla dinastia più potente del Rinascimento.Here’s a list of must-watch films, series, and documentaries inspired by the most powerful dynasty of the Renaissance. Medici: Masters of Florence (Netflix series mentioned at the beginning) La serie più conosciuta sul casato fiorentino. Tre stagioni di passioni, intrighi, congiure e cappucci svolazzanti tra le torri di Firenze.The most well-known series about the Florentine clan. Three seasons of passion, intrigue, conspiracies, and swirling cloaks among Florence’s towers.Con Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) nei panni di Cosimo e Daniel Sharman come Lorenzo il Magnifico. TRailer for The Medici Godfathers of the Renaissance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntCI3pNOVAI&ab_channel=DocumentaryOnline The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance (PBS) Docu-drama in quattro parti che mescola narrazione storica e scene recitate. Una vera chicca per chi ama il Rinascimento spiegato con stile. Basato sul libro di Mary Hollingsworth.Four-part docu-drama mixing historical narration and dramatized scenes. A gem for those who love the Renaissance served with storytelling flair. Based on Mary Hollingsworth's book. TRailer Da Vinci's Demons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgg9nnALFGA&ab_channel=IGN Da Vinci’s Demons (Starz) Leonardo da Vinci e i Medici si incontrano in questa serie avventurosa e fantasiosa. Non è accuratissima… ma è un gran divertimento! Pensa a un Rinascimento con un tocco steampunk.Leonardo da Vinci and the Medici cross paths in this adventurous and highly fictionalized series. Not exactly accurate… but definitely fun! Think of this as the Renaissance meets a bit of steampunk. TRailer The Serpent Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeQps60EaII&ab_channel=STARZ The Serpent Queen & Reign – Caterina de’ Medici alla corte francese Caterina, la fiorentina diventata regina di Francia, appare in diverse serie storiche. Intrighi di corte, veleni e drammi reali non mancano mai! (Anchi i serpenti!)Caterina, the Florentine turned Queen of France, features in several historical series. Court intrigue, poison, and royal drama guaranteed! (Serpents too!) Read the full article

[loveisjustawaytodieblog]

È quella la mia paura sai? Vabbè cercherò qualcos'altro da guardare.

Io di serie Rai non sono molto pratica. Vidi la serie dei Florio, che prima era stata fatta per Disney plus e quando avevo l'abbonamento, la ho vista e mi era mezza piaciuta.

(Premetto che non sono fan delle serie TV italiane, ma questa dei Florio la vidi perché era in stile Period Drama, come vidi anche i Medici e Elisa di Rivombrosa ai tempi che furono).

Che tra l'altro, l'attore principale dei Florio è Jacopo, il mondo è piccolo.

Veramente alcune sono fatte con i piedi, quindi non so, io aspetto il Gattopardo di netflix.

Se devi guardare qualche period drama consiglio sempre qualcuno della bbc.