#katala

[undyingembers]

So, this is what happens in the DLC if you romance Galfrey

In the final fight with Razmir, Galfrey portals into the room with a bunch of crusaders to join the fight.

Spoilers: the soldiers she brought did almost nothing, but we appreciate the effort!

Also, I just imagine Katala having the most "hand caught in the cookie jar" expression ever being all "Hey, babe. I'm absolutely not causing an international incident. He started it!"

Then there is the conversation after:

Aww, Galfrey even gets a touching moment with her cousin at the tavern.

And of course the ending date scene

Then Katala gives the most dorky ass wave as Galfrey rides off.

I'm imaging that eventually someone (either Lann, Seelah, or Arueshalae) comes out and notices the little bit of moisture on Katala's face, and Katala's all "oh, I think it's about to rain".

[pupucino]

mä oon suomitumpun kahvi-influencer

mikä influencer sä oot? 😘

[crododendrel]

Katala with his raptor B)

[rye-in-a-coat]

Catalan food restaurant.

[anokatony]

'Solitude' by Victor Katala - A Novel of Catalonia

‘Solitude’ by Victor Katala – A Novel of Catalonia

  ‘Solitude’ by Victor Katala (Real Name: Caterina Albert i Paradis) (1905) – 215 pages Translated from the Catalan by David H. Rosenthal   Catalonia is an autonomous area in the extreme northeast of Spain including the Pyrenees mountains on the border with France. Before you start thinking Catalonia is some small remote insignificant place, let me tell you that the largest city in Catalonia is…

[eurekq]

all my completed donation comms for palestinian relief! I had so much fun with this project, and together we raised a good chunk of change; about $400 in total for various funds!

i learned a lot while doing this: namely, my limits for drawing (gave myself tendonitis in my thumb in the process 😅) and ways i could better organize an event like this in the future (will probably recruit some friends to also provide art, as well as focusing on one specific fund rather than spreading it out)!

characters are labelled in the order that i finished them; thank you so much to everyone who donated and helped make this event a success!

Leonelle, for @camelliagwerm

Siani, for @arendaes

August, for @dickytwister

Lariel, for @the-raging-tempest

A very silly Carver Hawke, for @ansburg

Katala, for @undyingembers

A character, for an anonymous donor

Esteem, for @kuroimarzipan

Cora Qing, for @gullethead

Kasander, for @outeremissary

Morolai, for @silversiren1101

Agria, for @thesolemnhour

An NPC, for an anonymous donor

Cleo, for @dragonologist-phd

Another round of thanks to everyone! Now, back to my other commissions, and then finally my wrist can be at peace 😂

[cienie-isengardu]

Bi-Han and Shang Tsung seen through the various "timelines", p.1

Or: Cienie collects data about how Shang Tsung and Bi-Han's relationship looked in different source material through the years. And by "Bi-Han" I mean all incarnations of Sub-Zero that took part in the tenth Tournament or were Shang Tsung's hired assassin around that time.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT (1992)

Sub-Zero’s Ending:

"After receiving the title of Grand Champion, Sub-Zero disappears back into the shadows from which he came. His only goal in the tournament was...the assassination of Shang Tsung. He was paid a large sum of money by one of Tsung's wealthy enemies. With his mission accomplished, Sub-Zero will collect his fortune and retire from his dangerous profession."

>> MORTAL KOMBAT: BLOOD AND THUNDER (1994)

Issue #0

"It is true that there are those who would thwart my plans. Their mission is only common bond they have. Save for the exceptional fighting prowess [...] I'm uncertain of Sub-Zero's background, but based on the markings of his uniform, he probably belongs to the Lin Kuei, a legendary clan of Chinese ninjas. [...] Each of them has his own agenda, but they all wish to stop me. To do so, they must fight their way through my personal guards and they must do the impossible and defeat mighty Goro. And then... should they somehow accomplished all of that... they would have to deal with Shang Tsung himself.

Issue #2

"Representing the Outworld province of Katala... this is Grum. And battling for the Lin Kuei clan... Sub-Zero.

Sub-Zero: Where are you taking me? Goro: We're going to escort you to special "quarters" to await your next match. Do not be so jumpy, my friend. There is nothing to worry about.

Sonya: Look! I want to know what's going on here! I demand to speak to Shang Tsung! Sub-Zero: Is it not obvious, woman? There is no end to Tsung's treachery.

Issue #6

Sub-Zero: I came to the Island of Shang Tsung to claim the title of Grand Master of Mortal Kombat. The time has come for the Lin Kuei clan to rise to its place of power.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT BATTLEWAVE (199-?)

*This comic book is followed by "A cold day in Hell" in which at the end we met younger Sub-Zero, which is why I count Battlewave as the source for "Bi-Han". There is not much direct information of Shang Tsung & Bi-Han's interaction, but the elder Sub-Zero helps Kitana who opposes Shao Kahn, so by default they are enemies.

Issue #6

Shao Kahn: The CHallenge has been issued and it may not be refused. Two teams shall do battle, seeking a goal of my choosing. Shang Tsung will lead the forces of Shao Kahn, battling for Outworld and Rayden shall lead the forces of Light, representing Earth and those sympathetic to his goals.

Team Outworld: Shang Tsung, Goro, Kintaro, Scorpion, Reptile, Kano, Mileena, Smoke, Jade, Siang.

Team Earthrealm & allies: Rayden, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, Kitana, Sub-Zero, Jax, Kung Lao, Baraka, Bo.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT: TOURNAMENT EDITION - "A COLD DAY IN HELL" (1995)

Some of them are from Earth realm. Others are from here on Outworld. They have been separated by the whims of the Dark Emperor... into two teams lead by opposing personalities.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT CARD GAME (1995)

Sub-Zero is a member of the Lin Kuei and one of the deadliest assassins alive. He joins the tournament as one of Shang Tsung's hired mercenaries in exchange for the secrets of Tsung's arcane magic.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT MOVIE (1995)

Shang Tsung (to Sonya, Johnny and Liu Kang): "Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Deadliest of enemies. But slaves under my power."

Shang Tsung (after Sub-Zero's demonstrated his ice powers and killed a man): Flawless victory.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT (novelization of the 1995 film) by MARTIN DELRIO (1995)

“You!” Shang said. “What are you doing here, old one? This is my domain. Here the emperor pronounces the law.” “Indeed.” “Then tell me, Rayden, god without miracles, why do you come? To see your fighters destroyed, your realm lost, and you yourself humiliated? Is it really worth the price you must pay to come here, to see those things?” “I have reason to expect a slightly different outcome,” Rayden said mildly. “Tell me, if you are so confident of the results of the tournament, why do you go even now to visit Prince Goro?” “I pay my respects to Outworld’s greatest champion,” Shang Tsung said. “What is so odd about that?” “Nothing, if you did not travel with your ninjas,” Rayden said. “Did you think I would not recognize Sub-Zero and Scorpion? If you go to visit a friend and ally, you have no need of those two.”

Shang paced in, Sub-Zero and Scorpion at his side, never breaking stride.

Another gong sounded. Shang Tsung stepped forward, a line of monks pacing him on either side. Sub-Zero and Scorpion, the two ninjas, kept their usual pace just behind him.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT NOVEL by JEFF ROVIN (1995)

“You may be right,” Shang Tsung said. “Tell me again why Kano was the best man for this job – why we couldn’t get the man I wanted.” Goro reached into the smaller of two bamboo cages set before him, pulled out a small struggling horny toad, and put its head in his mouth. He bit down. “Because the man you wanted, Sub-Zero of the Lin Kuei ninjas, was not available.” “I know that,” Shang Tsung said, his reedy voice impatient. “Why wasn’t he available?” Goro used a thick finger to push the rest of the horny toad into his mouth, and after shaking the cage to see what else was in there, he dug through a wriggling layer of garter snakes to pull out a newt. “Because he killed an assassin by the name of Scorpion, and went into hiding. No one knows where in China he is, not even other members of the Lin Kuei.”

The wizard’s fingers curled into a tight ball, and he rattled it at the circle of ooze-covered powder on the floor of the shrine. “I haven’t come this far to be stopped by a mortal… even a mortal who is aided by a deity!” “Then you must act… against Liu.” Shang Tsung nodded. He would love to find a way to act against Rayden himself, but he dared not step into the circle to consult with Shao Kahn. He didn’t want to face the god’s ire now that they knew the blundering idiot Kano was being followed – and by three members of the White Lotus Society no less – men, women, and even children who were masters of the martial and ninja arts. Even if he were to send Goro out to intercept them, that was no guarantee of victory. The giant Shokanite might have no trouble stopping one of the White Lotus members, but three? For that, Shang Tsung would need special assistance. Help that was sly and moved like the hornet, quietly and unseen. “Where is he, Ruthay? Where is the only one who can help me?” There was a long pause. “I… am looking.” Then, the disembodied voice said, “I see him… Shang Tsung. He is hiding.” “Where?” “In a cave… in a cliff… north of Wenzhou.” “That’s just like him,” Shang Tsung said. “With the fees he charges, he could live in splendor. Yet he chooses a life of hardship and study.” “And death!” Ruthay said. “Yes, death,” Shang Tsung admitted. “Don’t be too harsh on him, Ruthay. Some people deserve to die. I will summon him–” “Wait! Be warned, Shang Tsung. He is cursed!” “Cursed? By whom?” Ruthay wailed, “By the immortal Yu.” Shang Tsung felt cold spiders crawl up his spine. “The demigod Yu?” “Yes… he who is said to dwell in the underground caverns of Horse  Ear Mountain… which is sacred to the goddess Kuan Lin. He who protects the canals… and the tunnels… and looks after all who use them, human and animal.” “What did our brash friend do to Yu?” “He… killed a man,” said Ruthay. “What man?” “A toll-taker… one who had given up a life of crime… one who had been a partner of the man… you… seek.” “And how did that crime come to the attention of the spirit of Yu?” Shang Tsung asked. “The man was killed… slowly disemboweled with a sword… while accomplices forced his wife and his son to look on! After his murder… the man’s remains… were dumped into a canal!” Shang Tsung raised an eyebrow. “Is that all? I was expecting something truly terrible!” “It was!” Ruthay shrieked. “When he disposed of the body… in that way … he profaned one of the sacred waterways… of Yu!” Shang Tsung smiled now. “Then he is definitely the man I want,” he said. “Anyone who is impudent enough to insult a demigod won’t be afraid to attack a member of the White Lotus Society, or the gods who watch after them. I will send Hamachi, Ruthay. When he nears his goal, see through his eyes and guide him!”

Opening the door, the wizard pushed past the two hooded souls that were attending to the many birds in the palace aviary. The bulk of the collection of birds from around the world, and their ornate cages of balsa and steel, of bamboo and ivory, of twigs and even string, was for Shang Tsung’s own enjoyment. He luxuriated in the specimens, which ranged from the common nightingale to the imposing pine grosbeak, from the rufous-sided towhee to the glorious yellow warbler, from the black vulture to the red-tailed hawk. But some of the birds were kept more for practical purposes. His falcons were trained to fly to the mainland and kill with claws of poison, while his beautiful white pigeons were trained to carry messages to spots all across eastern China. Going to a small writing table tucked in a corner of the stone chamber, Shang Tsung lit a candle, dipped a fountain pen in red ink, and wrote in small, tight characters on a slip of rice paper: LIU KANG AND TWO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE WHITE LOTUS SOCIETY ARE CAMPED TO THE WEST OF WUHU, HEADED EAST TO INTERCEPT A BAND OF BLACK DRAGONS. THESE INTERLOPERS MUST BE STOPPED. YOU ARE MY LAST HOPE. RETURN THE BIRD WITH A TOKEN SO I WILL KNOW THAT YOU HAVE GONE AFTER THEM. SHANG TSUNG After finishing the message, the sorcerer went over to one of the cages, carefully removed a pigeon, rolled the paper around its right leg, and fixed it there with a length of red string. Holding the bird in both hands, he made his way under and around the many cages to the window. The black shutters of the window were closed, and one of the hooded servants scuttled over, released the catch, and threw it open. Shang Tsung bent close to the bird and said softly, “I know you won’t fail me as my fellow humans have, devoted Hamachi. Fly true and take my urgent message to the region you know so well. Ruthay will see through your eyes and guide you from there. Then return to me, my delicate servant. Come back safely and soon, and I will offer up a human sacrifice to you.” With a last look into the black-pearl eyes of his precious messenger, Shang Tsung threw the pigeon out the window and watched the bird bat its white wings until it was swallowed by the starlit sky. “Fly, my precious. Fly! You who do not need the waterways, the tunnels, or the favor of the arrogant Yu to accomplish your mission!”

He dwelt in a cave two hundred feet up the face of a cliff by the sea. The mouth of his home was barely wide enough to accommodate a slender adult, and was accessible only by climbing the sheer wall of rock, a feat that was impossible for most adults and daunting even to the few arachnids and marsupials that tried it. Maybe some of them were even sent by Yu, he thought with a smirk, little assassins who would chastise me for having spilled blood in his precious canal. The smirk faded as he thought back to the murder. The blood of a traitor… one who took the oath and then turned his back on us. One it had taken two decades to find. The traitor Yong Park had committed the ultimate crime: even if Yu himself crawled into the cave, he would find the killer unrepentant and willing to kill the former ninja again. The cave was located two hundred miles south of Shimura  Island, though it was still hours before dawn when the pigeon reached it. Landing in the narrow mouth, the bird cooed once then stood still, as it had been trained to do. The ninja was awake and beside it in an instant, crouched beneath a ceiling that didn’t allow for him to stand. Dressed only in a white loincloth, despite the cold floor and chill air in the cave. He was reading the message by moonlight a moment later. A smile crossed his lips, lips so pale and claylike that they appeared dead. His small, very narrow eyes looked from the message to the bird to the moonlight that lit just the entrance of his dark abode. He ran the back of an index finger up and down the bird’s breast. “Good Hamachi. Return to your master so he will know that I have received his message and am on my way to do his bidding. For a price, of course,” he said. He glanced at the several pyramid-shaped stacks of scrolls in the rear of his cave. His fee was another manuscript from Shang Tsung’s library, one of the many scrolls that were centuries old, dating back to the dawn of the days of the first ninjitsu and containing arcane secrets of the league of assassins to which he belonged, the widely-feared Lin Kuei.

>> MYTHOLOGIES: SUB-ZERO (1997)

Story mode:

Sub-Zero: I vow to serve and obey the Lin Kuei. Grandmaster: Welcome back, my warrior. I have a new undertaking for you. It seems your recent exploits have caught the eye of yet another sorcerer. I'd like you to meet the retainer of your services. His name is Shang Tsung. He would like you to compete in a small tournament... called Mortal Kombat.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT 9 (2011)

Chapter 2: Sonya

Shang Tsung (to Sonya): You will face Sub-Zero, of the Lin Kuei clan of assassins.

Chapter 3: Scorpion (Bi-Han's death)

Chapter 7: Smoke

Smoke: Tell me what you know of Sub-Zero's death. Shang Tsung: *shapeshifts into Bi-Han* Smoke: What-? Shang Tsung: Despite his failure at my tournament, I'll wager he was more powerful than you, Lin Kuei.

>> MORTAL KOMBAT 11 + AFTERMATH (2019-2020)

Shang Tsung's Official Gameplay Trailer

Story Mode: Fujin's chapter

Shang Tsung & Noob / Bi-Han using similar looking attack in the same chapter:

Intro dialogues: Shang Tsung vs Noob Saibot

Shang Tsung: No more haunting my island's shadows. Noob Saibot: Your island is Kronika's property. Shang Tsung: So she is your master now?

Shang Tsung: It's astounding you survived a Soulnado. Noob Saibot: My darkness is immutable and unkillable. Shang Tsung: But is it transferable, Bi-Han?

Noob Saibot: Take your place in the Netherrealm. Shang Tsung: I would rather raise Onaga. Noob Saibot: That would be most unwise.

Noob Saibot: I have no soul to steal. Shang Tsung: I'll kill you, just to be sure. Noob Saibot: You may try, Shang Tsung.

Intro dialogues: Shang Tsung vs Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang)

Shang Tsung: You lack your brother's efficacy. Sub-Zero: Because I maintain my integrity. Shang Tsung: Integrity is no weapon, Kuai Liang.

Sub-Zero: My brother paid a high price serving you. Shang Tsung: He knew the rules of Mortal Kombat. Sub-Zero: But then you rigged the tournament.

[undyingembers]

Got tagged by @arendaes to do this ugly sweater dollmaker, so I did it for Katala and Tatjana.

[kinuskikakku]

Miksi VR on tehnyt junavaunuista faraday-häkkejä? Onko tää joku katala juoni saada ihmiset niiden wi-fin verkkoon ties mihin kataliim tarkoitusperiin?

[kattiperkele]

Mystinen Juustomestari

Juustoritarikunnan sankaritekojen jälkeen Sir Brie ja Salaneuvos palasivat takaisin Juustoritarikunnan päämajaan kansalaisten ylistäminä. Mutta rauha ei kestänyt pitkään.

Eräänä päivänä Sir Juustoinen sai sanoman valtakuntansa kaukaisimmasta kolkasta. Kaupungin kaikki juustolaboratoriossa työskentelevät juustomestarit olivat kadonneet. Pelko valtasi Sir Juustoisen, sillä tämä oli katastrofi, joka voisi järisyttää koko maailmaa ja lehmättömien juustojen tulevaisuutta. Hirvittävän kauhun vallassa hän kutsui jälleen Sir Brien ja Salaneuvoksen palvelukseen.

Sir Brien ja Salaneuvoksen matka kaukaisen maan juustolaboratorioihin ei sujunut kovinkaan mallikkaasti. Heidän tiensä vei läpi hirmuisen juustohiekkamyrskyn sekä fetahaita kuhisevan kullankeltaisen juustomeren.

Kun he viimein saapuivat kaukaiseen kaupunkiin, he löysivät jälkiä juustomestareista. Ennen mystistä katoamistaan, juustonvalmistajat olivat jättäneet johtolankoja, joita Juusto-juustohöylä Salaneuvos seurasi Sir Brien kannoillaan. Ja viimein he saivat selville kauhean salaisuuden.

Juustonvalmistajat oli siepannut hirvittävä Mystisen Juustomestari, joka oli jo pitkään vannonut kostoa Sir Juustoiselle erään Juustogaalassa tapahtuneen salaperäisen tapahtuman johdosta ja nyt hän aikoi varastaa kaiken juuston Juustokuningaskunnasta.

Sir Brie ja Salaneuvos astuivat rohkeasti juustolaboratorion uumeniin, selvittääkseen totuuden Mystisestä Juustomestarista ja pelastaakseen kadonneet juustomestarit. Matka läpi juustolaboratorion ei ollut helppo, sillä heidän tuli kulkea läpi omituisten laboratoriohuoneiden, jotka kätkivät sisäänsä mitä kummallisimpia vaaroja ja Mystisen Juustomestarin luomia juustohirviöitä.

Lopulta, tuntikausien harhailun jälkeen, Sir Brie laski juustomiekkasensa ja alkoi vollottaa. Onneksi Juusto-juustohöyhä Salaneuvos oli kuitenkin Sir Brien tukena, ja onnistui keksimään keinon selvittää Mystisen Juustomestarin olinpaikan.

Ja viimein he pääsivät Mystisen Juustomestarin puheille. Tämä paljasti (pahiksille tyypilliseen tapaan) katalan suunnitelmansa; hän aikoi varastaa kaikkien Juustokuningaskunnan juustomestarien luomat juustonvalmistustekniikat, jotta hän voisi hallita kokonaista juustoimperiumia, jolloin Sir Juustoiselle ei jäisi enää mitään. Ja kaikki kaapatut juustomestarit valmistaisivat tästä lähtien juustoa ainoastaan hänelle.

Sir Brie ja Salaneuvos kuuntelivat kauhuissaan suunnitelmaa. Oli hirvittävä ajatus, että tuollainen katala diktaattori saisi kaikki juustosalaisuudet hyppysiinsä. Niinpä Sir Brie ja Salaneuvos kyhäsivät kolmessa sekunnissa juonen, jolla he (ihme kyllä) päihittivät Mystisen Juustomestarin ja vapauttivat juustomestarit vankeudestaan.

He palasivat Juustokuningaskuntaan ja raportoivat Sir Juustoiselle, joka oli hyvillään siitä, että valtakunta oli jälleen turvassa ja juustonvalmistus saisi jatkua kuten ennenkin. Sir Brie ja Salaneuvos palkittiin sankariteostaan vuoden juustoilla sekä pääsylipuilla vuoden tärkeimpään tapahtumaan: Juustogaalaan.

[silver-gm]

Baron(ess) as a companion prompt

To celebrate my return to Pathfinder fanfic, I'll share this prompt I did, shared by the lovely @undyingembers. My Baroness, Teliana, if she were a recruitable companion.

Her post can be found here:

https://www.tumblr.com/undyingembers/684917265992417280/baroness-as-a-companion-katala?source=share

Baron(ess) as a Companion

Name: Teliana

Race: Half-elf

Class: Paladin

Appearance:

Teliana is a Chelish woman, with pale skin, and a small beauty mark by her eye. She wears her raven black hair in a neat ponytail. She is rarely seen without a thoroughly polished silver symbol of Sarenrae and heavy armour. She doesn’t show much of her figure, but what she does show indicates that while she’s not exceptionally tall, she is very fit.

Favored Weapon/Equipment:

Heavy armour, sword and shield

Top Skills:

Persuasion, Lore (Religion), Knowledge (World)

Alignment:

Lawful Good

General Personality:

Teliana is noble, courteous, and friendly. Her highborn upbringing is clear to anyone that meets her, but she is never condescending. She is most enthusiastic when discussing her faith. She is caring for others in all she does, though she occasionally fails to consider that others might not want to hear the word of the Dawnflower. Teliana has taken Sarenrae’s teachings of mercy to heart, and her compassion for others is obvious. Seeing others get hurt always bothers her, and she is quick to give mercy to those that surrender.

Teliana once trained to be a Hellknight, and while she has abandoned many of their teachings, she is still a disciplined and orderly woman. She operates by-the-book. While she doesn’t abhor illegal activity, keenly aware that not all laws are just, it grates her.

What traits/values do they admire?

Above all, compassion. However, she hasn’t entirely shaken her Chelish upbringing, and places perhaps undue value in honour and tradition.

What traits/values do they disapprove of?

To her, exploiting another’s compassion is the worst of all evils. She has a general distaste for underhanded tactics and lawbreaking, but is willing to reluctantly accept it if convinced it’s for the greater good.

If the baron/ess tries to execute Tristian for his crimes when Teliana is present, she will intervene, insisting he be given a chance to atone for his crimes, and threatening to leave if Tristian is executed. The baron/ess then gets a chance to revise their order, reducing it to exile, which Teliana reluctantly accepts. Should Tristian be executed, Teliana will leave (regardless of whether or not she was present). Should the baron/ess attempt to seize the Occulus, she’ll attack, either alongside Tristian or ambushing the baron/ess with some fellow Sarenites in the capital

Are they affiliated with any deities?

She is a loyal servant of Sarenrae, much like Tristian, although their different backgrounds give them slightly different perspectives on their goddess.

Who are their friends among the other party members?

Linzi – The enthusiastic little bard awakens something maternal in Teliana, who eagerly protects and encourages Linzi. This nearly spills over into babying, but Linzi is able to notice, and the pair work out some boundaries that work for the both of them.

Valerie – The pair of noble front-line fighters have a lot in common. Teliana isn’t terribly bothered by Valerie’s atheism, understanding that not all gods are for all people, and does have a measure of respect for going it alone. Valerie, in turn, is pleasantly surprised by Teliana’s friendliness, and does develop a measure of respect for Teliana’s healing powers.

Tristian – The two Sarenites obviously bond closely over their faith. When Tristian’s past is revealed, Teliana is shocked and hurt, but then considers it her duty as a paladin of the Dawnflower to guide the poor sinner back into Sarenrae’s light. Tristian is deeply grateful for the support. When his past is revealed, he happily humours Teliana’s innumerable questions about their goddess and Nirvana. Linzi, Octavia, and Regongar occasionally tease the pair about a romantic relationship they think should happen between the two (but unfortunately doesn’t).

Octavia – Teliana becomes thoughtful when Octavia discusses her past. When Teliana opens up about her history as the child of slavers, Octavia reassures her that she is not to blame for her mother’s crimes. The pair’s shared compassion brings them close. Octavia also flirts with the paladin from time to time, each leaving Teliana completely flustered (much to Octavia’s amusement)

Ekundayo – The grim ranger’s presence brings to mind Teliana’s own family. The pair are honourable and compassionate, and Teliana laments that she can do nothing to ease Ekundayo’s pain. Teliana is also fond of his wolf.

What about rivals?

Jaethal – Something gives Teliana the impression that Jaethal can yet be brought be to the light, but she remarks more than once that that’s the only reason she doesn’t put the undead back in the ground

Regongar – Regongar’s chaotic and vengeful personality is almost anathema to an orderly servant of the goddess of redemption. Their arguments are pretty similar to the ones between Regongar and Tristian, though a little ironically, Regongar has a shred more respect for Teliana, since she’s a warrior.

Nok-nok – Teliana has nothing but spite for Lamashtu, and frequently tries to convince Nok-nok to reject the Mother Of Monsters. Nok-nok doesn’t appreciate her attempts, insisting that he needs to teach her to be a hero.

Can they be a kingdom advisor? If so, what sort of course of action do they generally prefer?

She can be the kingdom’s regent, being something of a mix of Valerie’s honour and Octavia’s compassion. She favours old style solutions, but never forgets the wellbeing of the people she is charged to protect.

She can also be the kingdom’s general, dealing with all situations with honour. She’s similar to Kassil, but has some different opinions regarding the make-up of the kingdom’s army. She favours a smaller, elite force, and has no compunctions about hiring mercenaries when need be (being a squire for an adventuring party, she knows that some mercenaries are worth the money)

Where do they hang out in the capital?

Not far from Tristian

What are their idle animations?

Pausing to pray, and polishing her armour

How/when do they join the Baron(ess)’s party?

The party encounters her crouching in the bushes just outside Oleg’s outpost as they arrive for the first time. When approached, she warns that she recently saw a large band of bandits enter the outpost. She direly wishes to bring them to justice, but she’s not so foolish as to take on the entire band alone. When hearing of the MC’s quest, she agrees that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, and offers to help the party rout the bandits. When that is completed, she reveals that she had come to the Stolen Lands to bring the light of the Dawnflower to the realm. She agrees that the Stag Lord is a threat to both her goal and the safety of innocents, and offers to help the party bring him to justice. If refused, Teliana will remain at the trading post for a chapter or two, before leaving to spread the word of the Dawnflower elsewhere.

Describe their companion quest:

During or soon after Troll Trouble, a half-starved slave arrives at the capital, and begs the baron/ess for aid. They were part of a larger group of slaves seeking to settle, but they were captured by a Chelish inquisitor. The slave begs the baron/ess to rout the slavers and rescue their companions. Teliana insists the party helps, citing the violation of the River Freedoms, and the chance for more settlers. She also hints that she wishes to do so personally as part of her own redemption, but offers no further detail.

When the party arrives, Teliana recognises that the party is lead by her sister, Densi, much to the shock of all involved. The hostility between the sisters escalates into a fight. Once defeated, Densi holds a dagger to a nearby slave, taunting Teliana for sparing her. The party has to succeed at one of several possible skill checks to either kill Densi before she strikes, or convince her to surrender. Failure results in the slave being killed. Regardless, it’s revealed that most of the slaves recaptured used to work on Teliana’s family’s estate in Cheliax. It’s at this point Teliana’s full backstory becomes available, as she desperately begs forgiveness from the slaves she abandoned.

During Saving Grace, Teliana (if not already in the party) arrives at the end, wishing to help Tristian on his quest for redemption, but being delayed. If Tristian regains his status as an angel, Teliana falls to her knees in praise of the Dawnflower. Tristian then offers Teliana his place in the Celestial Host, saying she’s a better servant of the Dawnflower than he ever was. The baron/ess can nudge her to accept the offer, or convince her to remain mortal (in which case the events continue as normal). If Teliana accepts, Sarenrae infuses her with celestial power, turning her into an aasimar and giving her a protective aura.

The second stage of Teliana’s quest happens during the War Of The River Kings. An event at the castle heralds the arrival of Lady Elxia Korelli, a woman with a whole caravan of slaves escorted by a small army demanding to speak to Teliana. Upon hearing the name, Teliana sends for her wargear, before confronting the woman on the castle steps. Elxia is revealed to be Teliana’s mother. If Teliana is still mortal, Elxia tries to convince her to return to Cheliax. Teliana refuses, and demands the slaves released. Korelli also refuses. Should Teliana have accepted Tristian’s offer, becoming part angel, Elxia finds Teliana’s new form horrifying. Regardless, a fight ensues, in which Elxia is killed.

Throughout interactions with Teliana, a score is secretly tracked, with the baron/ess pushing Teliana to focus more on Sarenrae’s healer or warrior aspects. If Teliana is more of a healer, she grieves for her mother, and laments that she couldn’t be saved, but finds some comfort in the slaves she freed. If Teliana is more of a warrior, she berates herself for ever loving a monster like her mother, and rededicates herself to the fight against evil. If she didn’t accept Tristian’s offer, her Lay On Hands or Smite evil is upgraded, respective to each path.

Are they romanceable? Describe their romance quest/scenes if you want!

Teliana can be romanced by female characters, so long as they aren’t evil. She responds best to shows of compassion and is quickly flustered by some gentle flirting. Teliana’s view of romance is heavily tainted by her upbringing in a tyrannical society by a manipulative mother, and scenes often feature Teliana working through her emotions and how they conflict with her nature.

The romance must be initiated by the player through Teliana’s standard dialogue. The player has a variety of options for doing so, the most effective being fawning over her status as a knight in shining armour, earning an embarrassed blush from the paladin.

Teliana is later found at camp, praying fervently for forgiveness. If asked, she will confess to having ‘impure thoughts’ about the baroness. The baroness can reassure Teliana that merely having thoughts is hardly a crime, or gently tease her about it. If encouraged properly, Teliana will ask to formally court the baroness.

At some point, Teliana will express some concerns about their relationship to the baroness. As the romance is only available to women, Teliana becomes concerned that the pair are infertile, which has serious implications for the kingdom’s succession. Teliana becomes upset if the baroness is entirely dismissive of the matter. If the baroness instead promises that it’s a problem that can be solved, though adoption, changing the nature of succession, or even magic, Teliana is reassured, and the romance continues.

If Teliana is romanced, then she rejects Tristian’s offer to become an angel immediately, not wanting to leave her lover (If Tristian is romanced, he’s more insistent she accept, so he can be with his love).

What does Nyrissa show them in the House at the Edge of Time? How does she try to kill them?

Teliana is charging to save Linzi when she is killed, and the king/queen arrives just in time to stop Teliana having to fight the Horned Hunter one-on-one. Teliana tries to heal Linzi, her already dead. When she fails, she flies into a rage, and starts hearing the voice of Rovagug. If Teliana is on the healer’s path, she defaults to resisting it, if on the warrior’s path, she defaults to falling for it. If Tristian is present, his encouragement will mean she defaults to resisting it even if she’s on the warriors path. The King/Queen can roll Diplomacy to nudge her one direction or the other. If Ekundayo is present, he whispers something in Osiriani to her, and she will resist automatically.

If she resists, she is still enraged and determined to kill Nyrissa, but still has a glimmer of lucidity. If she falls, she totally snaps, becoming an insane antipaladin of Rovagug, only sticking with the party to get vengeance.

What would their ending slides be like?

If Teliana rejected or never received Tristian’s offer:

On the healer path, Teliana briefly returns to Cheliax, dissolving her family’s slave trading guild and exploiting some Chelish bankruptcy laws to leave the country with hundreds of slaves, all of which she frees and most becoming settlers in the kingdom. Teliana starts to lose interest in field work, having seen enough bloodshed for one lifetime. Instead, she founds a cathedral to Sarenrae in the kingdom, and trains the next generation of Sarenite paladins, a chapter more focused on healing than bloodshed.

On the warrior path, Teliana becomes uncertain whether she can truly complete her atonement for her crimes as a slaver. She builds a company and heads north, to the Worldwound, to join the battles against demons there, seeking redemption through her sacrifice. The kingdom soon receives word of Teliana’s heroics accounting for scores of demons.

On the antipaladin path, Teliana wanders off, on a destructive rampage, destroying everything she sees. She uncovers the location of one of Rovagug’s slumbering spawn before a legion of angels descend to slay her at great cost.

If Teliana accepted Tristian’s offer:

On the healer path, Teliana transforms into a balisse, or confessor angel, descending to Golarion to guide others on the path of redemption. Since she retains her mortal memories, she has a unique perspective that makes her very effective, even compared to her newfound sisters in the Celestial Host. She keeps contact with Golarion, corresponding with her mortal friends and even visiting on special occasions.

On the warrior path, Teliana transforms into a planetar, Sarenrae granting her a position as a general in the Celestial Host. She keeps contact with Golarion, corresponding with her mortal friends and even visiting on special occasions; each time, she has a story of a new fiend slain at her hand.

On the antipaladin path, Teliana is corrupted, transforming into a terrible demon. With the target of her rage gone, she burrows into the earth, never seen in the kingdom again. But soon, the kingdom hears whispers of terrible things beneath the earth, and neighbours face attacks by demons and fragments of Rovagug’s spawn

Any other fun facts?

Being trained in Thuvia, Teliana speaks Osiriani, Ekundayo’s native tongue. If Teliana is in the party when first meeting the ranger, the pair trade a few words in the language.

Teliana knows Linxia, the Hellknight that pursues Darven, having trained together as armigers. Each is surprised to see the other, Linxia especially having believed Teliana was dead. Teliana takes the chance to provide Linxia with a formal statement of resignation from the organisation. The quest otherwise proceeds as normal

Provide some dialogue examples!

When selected: “Reporting.” / “Ready.”

When directed to do something: “Understood.” / “I’ll do it.”

When successfully completing a task: “Praise the Dawnflower!” / “It’s done.”

When failing a task: “Forgive me.” / “Damn.”

Spotted something: “Something’s off.” / “Be vigilant.”

Initiating combat: “Repent!” / “For the sun and the fury!”

Critical hit: “I am Sarenrae’s flaming blade!” / “Yield!”

Low on health: “Sarenrae, I ask for your healing light.” / “Medic!”

Falling unconscious: “Dawnflower… protect who I could not…” / “No… no…”

Provide some examples of companion banters!

Linzi: “What a day! You know, all these stories, and they never mention how much stuff we heroes have to carry!” / Teliana: “Indeed. Need any help with the load? I got used to carrying everything when I was a squire.”

Jaethal: “How does it feel, grovelling all day for powers you can’t even use for yourself?” / Teliana: “Bold words from someone I can kill with a touch.”

Harrim: “Why bother with healing, Teliana? You will only delay their inevitable death!” / Teliana: “Because… it makes people hurt less? What kind of question is that?”

Teliana: “Tell me, after you left Shelyn’s faith, did you consider converting to another deity? Iomedae, or perhaps Abadar? They tend to be more practical than Shelynites.” / Valerie: “Only briefly. I have my own strength in arms, and that’s more than enough for me. Divine power simply isn’t worth the effort.”

Teliana: “Ow! I think I twisted something. I think you’re a little too enthusiastic about arm wrestling.” / Amiri: “What, can’t handle someone playing rough? Just use some of that paladin healing you can do.”

Octavia: “You’re such a knight in shining armour, Teli! I feel so safe around you. Maybe I could… sleep a little closer to you?” / Teliana: “You- I- If you- But- I-. Um. Thank you, I- I’m flattered. Maybe, but- but not tonight.”

Regongar: “Why are you always so sad after a fight? I thought you Sarenites were supposed to be all fanatical.” / Teliana: “I don’t like seeing people get hurt. I find it strange how many are baffled by the concept.”

Teliana: “Merciful Sarenrae, we thank you for the light of the dawn. We thank you for your healing, and the chance to cleanse ourselves of our sins.” / Tristian: “We will be your healing light and flaming sword. We will uplift the wounded and strike down evil.”

(Post Betrayer’s Flight) Teliana: “Tristian… oh, I feel like a foolish girl for asking this, but it will bother me until I do… what is Sarenrae like?” / Tristian: “I don’t think there are words in the common tongue enough to describe the beauty of our goddess. But for you, my friend, I will try.”

Kalikke: “Unclean, the paladins called me. Untouched by Sarenrae’s light. Unworthy.” / Teliana: “Heretics. All those with a mortal soul are capable of repentance, and all those that repent are welcomed into the Dawnflower’s light.”

Kanerah: “So what if Sarenrae ordered you to kill an innocent, hm?” / Teliana: “She would not. If I received such an order, either the target is not truly innocent, or I am being deceived by dark forces. I would ascertain which before acting.”

Jubilost: “You’re Chelish, aren’t you? And I know a noble when I see one. You’re awfully friendly with Linzi, considering that you were no doubt served your entire life by… I believe ‘slips’ is the popular term down there?” / Teliana: “I am keenly aware! Of all the crimes committed in that terrible nation. It’s why I left. And why I have no intention to return.”

Teliana: “Once, my temple was contracted to provide guards for an auction of the Sun Orchid Elixir. I’ve never seen so many people packed into one place. Or heard prices so high.” / Ekundayo: “Have not been in Thuvia in a long time. But that hasn’t changed.”

Teliana: “Nok-nok, a hero is someone who sacrifices of themselves to save the innocent. Lamashtu endangers the innocent.” / Nok-nok: “Fireshanks has strange idea of being a hero. Being a hero means everyone talks about you! Lamashtu says I am hero, so you should be talking about me!”

[crododendrel]

quick little portrait of my ranger while I wait for someone to get off the phone (he uses she/he pronouns)

[the-puffinry]

today's sketch is of a red-vented cockatoo/katala. (Cacatua haematuropygia). This species of cockatoo is native to the Philippines and critically endangered.

Watercolour, neocolor II wax pastels, marker. 06/03/2023.

You can read more about them on this site (and listen to a recording of their sounds + find the photograph I used as my reference).

I'm also going to include a link to the Katala foundation again as that appears to be the only group working to preserve these birds specifically >> link.

[swallowtailcherry]

My grandmother started a topic of what our names mean (Hers is of Greek origins), and my mom's name apparently means "Beautiful" and my grandmother thought my name meant "Iridescent light" or something like that.

But my mom corrected her by saying that my name originated from a book. A book series that my dad had read before. Her name is Katala, and she's an princess warrior who defeated 200 men singlehandedly...

So yeah, apparently I'm named after her lmao

[oleafia-of-the-dawn]

Everyone say hi to my first sleep shiny, Katala!