#if y'all look at your siblings that are within your age group with THIS level of heart eyes know that im actually concerned

[nartml]

Saw a comment describe killugon as 'born to be brothers, forced to be best friends'.

And I just have to say that, out of all the things that have never happened, that has never happened the most.

[buckner-in-australia]

Day 24: June 19, 2017

HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!

This morning is one of the mornings I've been looking forward to in Australia: our tour of the Sydney Opera House!

As a former performer, I had always dreamt of seeing the opera house in person, and now this dream is finally coming to fruition! Before knowing much about the opera house, I assumed that it just contained one huge concert hall with beautiful architecture and acoustics. Little did I know that I was both right and wrong. The SOH is an architectural master piece in every way. Taking inspiration from ancient Mayan temples in Mexico, Jorn Utzon used the staircases as the foundation for his masterpiece. By incorporating the sails, waves, and shell shapes the harbor produces, Utzon found this to be the ultimate visual icon for a country yearning for an emblem to  be recognizable on a global scale. Y'all I learned so much about this building, I absolutely love it! And what better way to express ones love for something than investing in it?! Guess who got tickets for their show Hot Brown Honey on Thursday! The last show I saw was Wicked last year so it is due time for another. Also who all can say they saw a show at the opera house?! And say that it features Aboriginal women?? Not many at all lol!

After the SOH tour we went to The Rocks Centre to learn more about the indigenous peoples of this region known as the Rocks.  I appreciate all museums but I especially appreciate museums that showcase Aboriginal culture. As many minority groups, Aboriginal peoples are usually clumped together as if there are no distinctions between any of the tribes/clans. I loved this museum because it showed how the harbor shaped the lives of the natives and how the environment was shaped by them. I could've stayed in that museum for hours even though it was much smaller than the others we've visited.

Once we were finished touring the museum we broke for lunch then met up for an Aboriginal Heritage Walking Tour of the Rocks Area. I absolutely love activities like this. I learned so much about their way of life and how the colonists devastated all arenas of their live. The two biggest points of the conversation that struck me were our guides way of speech and just how much the Aboriginal people of the area shaped the land. Before we started the tour, our tour guide gave reverence to the elders past and present, and for the female elder that relayed all her knowledge to them. Everything was as if she was speaking through him. Everything was an elaborate story of interconnectedness and dependence.  The story never ended nor did I want it to. I wanted to know everything. As we wondered throughout the area our guide acknowledged just how long his people have been on this land comparing it to western civilizations. It's literally like from the Great migration from Africa the Aboriginal people stayed down here and molded the land into what they needed it to be. For instance he made a connection how the culture of the harbor is that during a certain time of year they would pat the waters where the dolphins would come in as a form of communication between them. He expressed how after generations of this culture evolving there were also generations of dolphins who now had this knowledge engraved into their conscious. This knowledge allowed for connectivity and dependence on levels imaginable. Breathtaking isn't it?

It was also interesting seeing actually Australian ochre because tribes of Africa use ochre as well. For those who do not know, ochre is a natural substance that can range from yellow, reds, oranges, to white that is used for its pigments. It was also interesting thinking about how the middins, sacred Aboriginal collections of seashells from centuries, were demolished by convicts to make the cement to hold the building of The Rocks aka Old Sydney together. Could you imagine that day? I know there was great mourning and would've been a spectacular sight if it was still present today.

Even though the tour was amazing, afterwards your girl had to take a nap. Even though Sydney is not as fast pace as Melbourne, being on the ground easily wears down on your energy levels. After the nap, Ash, Morgan, Kayla, and I headed to Darling Harbor for a nice dinner looking onto the harbor. At dinner Kayla had kangaroo for the first time. I was debating it but they said that it is only its best prepared at medium rare. I'm just like I might as well just bite into the kangaroo if that's the case lol. Since that won't be happening anytime soon, I just took a nice photo of her dish and lived vicariously through her lol. After dinner, y'all know what the business was. We headed back and did some homework and then were soon floating in the clouds of our dreams.

Things I've learned - SOH built in 60s and opened in 1973 - The "Spherical Solution" - Cultural image recognizable on a global level like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty - Competition in 1956, winning number 218 - Evokes cliffs and sails - Foundation imitates the base of the Mayan Yuccan temples - Took 20 years and 10,000 workers and absolutely no deaths even without safety harnesses - Initially 3 years, 7 million then 16 years and 102 million -  left in 1966 because the new government wanted to demote him to an advisor because construction took too long. He left after the sails and foundation was complete - Will Harry Potter movies in the concert hall and have a symphony playing the sound track live - 10,000 organ pipes behind the visible 200   - They close down concert halls for 18 months for renovations which will coast 220 million will be the Concert Hall, Drama Theater, Corridors - Playhouse first acted as a space to play surfing movies - 1000 rooms and 300 corridors - Current Sydney winter weather is Germany's summer - Utzon's son and daughter are both architects and are both still active in the renovations and building process of the SOH - 2,000 shows and over 2 million visitors 

Things I’ve learned pt 2 - An elder taught them what to say everything is revered and had to be perfect - Boundaries are natural land formations like rivers and mountains - The rainbow serpent shed his scales to gives us colors - Different totems plants or animals. Must know everything about the totem and then informs their siblings of such - No left or right you move toward the water or toward the land. By doing that you'll never get lost - Tribal names reflect the region and what they are known for padigal from the padigal river etc. - Pattern of weaving is found discretely within the plant itself. It's inherent - Dolphins would recognize the sounds bc for generations people would whack the water and for those generations the dolphins became in tune to the noise at that time of the year - Connectivity - 120,000 years ago continuous uninterrupted culture of the indigenous people of Australia - Tribal, men, women totems - Dots are desert people, lines and hatches are water people - Rock carvings are still present in Sydney one is a giant whale bc whales would come into the other harbor. South of Bondi there's a shark. The markings reveal knowledge about the land the food plants animals breeding areas   - Air condition in SOH comes directly from the ocean and the ocean stays the same temp year round - Know totem and it's interaction - Australia gets more snow than Switzerland because the mountain range is so expansive - The importance of sandstone - Sacred area where shells were collected for centuries were ground into mortar for old Sydney - Harbor is a flooded mountain range from the ice age - The culture of the people resonates throughout the environment, the landscape is shaped by the people. Some rivers will not form without the bush fires etc  

[seasonsofreckoningrp-blog]

Congratulations, Sky! You’ve been accepted for the role of Roman Kaʻanāʻanā. Please make sure to check our checklist, and you have twenty-four hours to send us your character’s blog. We’re really happy to have you in our family!

Your para sample showed his power and his hatred boiling very visible at the surface of his exterior. But it’s your reasoning for why you chose Roman that had us in love. You not only understand who he is as a warlock, but as every other role he has played in the coven and Valiente-Gardner family. You’ve peeled back all the layers to expose the reason why he has so much resentment and we can’t wait to see you bring him to life!

Introduction: 

Sky. 22. EST. She/Her.

Activity Level:

Unfortunately this is not nearly as high of a number as I’d like it to be, as life is a busy ass bitch; but I’ll do my best to at least get on once a day and try to churn out replies and work on weekly tasks at a decent pace.

Further Contact: 

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How did you find the Roleplay?

Okay so I squealed when Nani first mentioned the revamp to me, and I squealed again when I saw the promo reblogged on both y'all’s blogs. So I found the RP through both of you!

Roleplay Experience: 

Well, the original SOR was my first experience, and I’ve had a bit of other groups and 1x1s sprinkled throughout since then; I’d like to believe my writing has at least slightly improved over this time, hahah.

Triggers: 

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IC INFORMATION

Desired Character: 

Roman Kaʻanāʻanā !!!

Faceclaim: 

Jason Momoa *heart eyes emoji*

Why did you choose this Character?

For all those with ill-will inevitably become ill. I let Nani know just how much I loved this line when I first read it. I seem to be drawn to the big bads; I guess I just find something so damn attractive about the cocky men who wish to own the world… idk I got issues. But my love of Roman is so much deeper than “ooh he’s a villainous character, yeah okay this works.” Because he’s so much more than that. He’s a boy who lost his biological parents at such a young age that they weren’t the ones who raised him; they weren’t his parents. He’s a child who grew up in a healing town, though he felt no grief himself. He’s a preteen who just wanted to show his appreciation for the man who he looked up to as a father, molding his actions to mirror the Gardner’s. He’s a teen who admired Castalia’s strength and beauty; finding short lived solace in the three of them as a family. He’s a big brother. THIS POINT THOUGH. He loved Cass– he did. The four of them an extension of the word ‘family’ that he’d accepted with open arms. He would hold them, rocking slightly in the old rocking chair in the nursery, seeing how small the baby was; he was once that small and in need of someone to look after him. So he’d relish in being a big brother and look out for the one he’d pass his toys onto, because there was just enough love in Dom and Cas’ heart for the two of them… and then came the twins. Suddenly envy seemed to stem from his veins and the image of a little one needing guidance turned into the image of little ones leeching off of attention he yearned for. A darkness, that was perhaps always there but just buried deep deep deep within, begins to spread within him. He hides it until he’s actually able to do something about it, this loathing and hate running silently through him for more than half of his life. So the Valiente-Gardners would take away the attention he deserved, and now they would take his crown too? He doesn’t think so. The fact that he was physically the one to kill Spencer? The darkness seemingly eating away at his emotions leaving him indifferent as he watched the body fall lifeless; the heartbroken look in his former sibling’s eyes. That was just the start and now his twenty year plan is finally coming to fruition and he’s ready to take his rightful place as leader of a coven, even if he wasn’t a Gardner by blood, Bricket Wood is rightfully his.

Para Sample:

    The sound of chunks of earth grinding together as Roman mindlessly manipulated the ground in front of him was a sound he’d often found comfort in. Perhaps it had been a waitress who’d given him the wrong order, or someone in the coven giving him news he didn’t want to hear. Honestly, he couldn’t even remember. All he knew was he’d find his way out into the middle of the woods and let his mind and hands wander whenever he needed to cool himself down. A level head was required when making plans as big as taking control of an island, and being as quick to anger as he tended to be, he required an outlet.

    The Mabon was just the beginning, and though there was a slight hiccup; with another contender thrown into the ring, the event was still a success under his belt. With the death of their youngest sibling, the Valiente-Gardners would come at him with full strength and hold no punches. The mere thought brought a wicked half smile to his lips. A challenge… and one he’s sure he’d win.

    His hands form fists and balls of dirt and soil float before him, his gaze glued to them as they rise and fall with his command. Thank God such a strong willed man should be blessed with such a strong power; after all, there is nothing quite more fearful than Mother Nature. Roman’s senses kick in as he hears faint footsteps far off in the distance, long before he’d been able to actually see the one walking toward him. Swiftly, he was to his feet and turning on the balls of his feet with agility and precision to face the direction of his unwanted company before they’d be able to get an advantage.

    "What do you want?“ His deep voice echoed out with a fear-inducing tone as the clumsy footsteps approached before he physically heard them jump to a halt.

    ”Hello?“ A meek voice responded through the trees and beyond view, not moving any closer as terror seemed to plant their feet in the ground.

    With a sigh, he began to move closer, letting his large frame move slowly through the branches as his enlarged shadow projected through the forest’s fog. "I said,” he paused as the person was finally able to see him– Roman thriving in the panic found in the weak human’s eyes– “what do you want?”

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Personality Traits:

+ Confident. With strong physical powers like his, it’s no wonder he has the boldness to go along with it. He can talk a big game, usually followed by just as big of a show. + Ambitious. He wants power, plain and simple. He’s able to reach for that goal with no doubt in his mind that he’ll be able to achieve it. + Motivated. Letting the plan to rid himself, and consequently the world, of the Valiente-Gardners has been a process simmering for two decades, and his eyes are set firmly on the prize. He will do anything it takes to achieve such a goal, no matter the price.

- Envious. From a little kid who was jealous of the attention that used to be his that had become shared amongst five to a man who believes it was his right to take over a coven, envy is an ugly trait rooted within him… he doesn’t share well. - Selfish. With such a focused mind on a certain goal, his eyes never wander to others and what they need. Instead, he only looks out for himself and his best interests. He can put a smile on and pretend to care about the wants of others, but he will always just be a man who puts himself at the top of the list. - Destructive. A hot-headed temper and the ability to control the earth don’t tend to mix too well as he leaves a path of ruin in his wake. With such a tendency to destroy everything he touches, does this mean he’ll inevitably destroy himself, too?

Headcanons about Future Interactions:

Cassidy. The sibling he once loved, if he was ever capable of such an emotion. I’m really looking forward to his indifference towards them, most likely even underestimating just how much of a threat they really are. He killed Spencer and now that void he’d been hiding between them for decades is out in the open for all to see, and he sheds no tears. His days of silently plotting are behind him as he’s no longer going to hold back his distaste, just as he’s sure they won’t either. I’m just so excited for them to BUTT HEADS as he threatens to take control of Moon Island and strip them of their 'birth right.’ There is no fear here, just loathing that’s soon to cause an eruption.

The Twins. He doesn’t even view them as two separate people, just the final straw that broke the camel’s back. His malice toward them is no less than it is toward Cassidy, though if he were to view the siblings as threats, Cass would be far greater of one. They seem to be too good; but he knows a thing or two about hiding wickedness behind a smile. I’m curious to see how they’re relationship– well, lack of one– will play out, especially with Leon and his own dirty little secret bubbling beneath the surface.

Charles. His right hand man. Though Roman would never fully be able to trust someone else completely, Webber is about as close as he’ll ever get. I’m excited to see him use Charles and his power and law enforcement position to his advantage, feeling no guilt about manipulating the younger warlock with a “purpose”.

Anything Else?: I just want to apologize for the extremely shitty para sample, and the short headcannon section as I really wanted to elaborate and add more people but I wanted to get the app in tonight! And forgive the extremely bare mockblog here (I was hoping to add far more to this but failed miserably).