#mazourkh/martin

[yewphoric]

OH yeah also tell me about Mazzy's relationship with Marty c:

:3 I shall gladly try! Their relationship is not the most developed at the moment unfortunately, but I do have some things to say about them!

So, of course they met when Mazourkh fought her way into Kvatch to rescue Martin. It's sappy and cliche, but it felt like time stopped around them when they first spoke. Martin was awestruck by the sight of a tall, bloodied, and beautiful orsimer woman leaning over him (and can you blame him, really?). Mazourkh was less dumbstruck, as she was on a Mission(tm), and unfortunately Martin's speechlessness went away as the reality of the situation crashed back down onto him.

I think Martin developed feelings first, and they were more like infatuation almost right from the start. Considering his past, not surprising. He knew to ignore it and focus on more important things, as per his priestly training. Mazourkh took longer to come around, as she is demi, but she fell hard once she realized. And once Martin noticed she liked him, he allowed his own feelings to come back <3

Mazourkh likes to yap and writes all her adventures down to tell Martin because he can't leave the Temple. Martin loves it, not only because he gets to hear about the state of Cyrodiil, but also because he likes to hear her talk. She also brings books for him to read. Martin in turn will talk to her about his knowledge of religion-- not just about Akatosh, but his understanding of the Imperial Pantheon as well as what he knows about other cultures' religions. Daedra, Aedra, and worship-- he's studied it. A lot of it goes over Mazourkh's head, but she likes to hear about it anyway.

The two of them had led very different lives until their paths converged, and Martin was always curious to hear about her upbringing and family. One thing they do bond over is not knowing their fathers, but knowing that they were rich and important, and also rejected them. Neither of them are really that torn up about never meeting their biodads, but it is something they have in common. They both get to be mad at their biodads! Together!

I also think they will get married in secret by orsimer tradition :3c

But yeah that's all I've got for now.... holds them gently..... my bi4bi babies.........

[yewphoric]

1, 15, 17, F from the OC/ship ask game for Mazourkh! I'm totally normal about her 👀

AHHH hi!! I'm glad you like her, she's my darling [gently holds]

1.First big aspiration (i.e. what did they want to be when they grew up?)

She wanted to be just like her mom :') mama gra-Yamwort is a smith, and Mazourkh grew up wanting to help her with her business! She did end up doing just that, but unexpectedly became an adventurer and hero during the Oblivion Crisis due to a series of unfortunate events.

15. First thing they remember feeling proud of

Probably casting her first spell! I'd say forging her first dagger, but she was older then. She was pretty young when she started reading books about magic at the library and bothering the mages at the Mages' Guild, so that came first!

17. First favorites - favorite color, animal, movie, etc.

I did already answer this for her (pink and rabbits), but let me add a few more! Her first favorite season was spring. Her first favorite number was 5. First favorite food was simply buttered bread!

F. First date

Maz and Martin don't really get to have dates, per se. Sadly, Martin is not allowed to leave Cloud Ruler (for fair reason), so when they do become a couple they have to be creative with stuff they can do around there. Their first "date" was probably just chatting together outside in a more secluded, private area. Stargazing and cuddling aplenty <3

[yewphoric]

Pspspspspspslspspsp 1, 4, 19. Any ship you like. Multiple ships. A ship. Actually a boat and not a ship. You choose. 💕 🚤

HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS IN MY INBOX?!?!!

Anyway... hmm. I'll answer this for the Titanic Mazourkh and Martin!

1. What’s their love languages?

Martin's are for sure physical touch and quality time, while Mazourkh leans more towards words of affirmation and gift-giving. Though of course, all of those things mean a lot to both of them!

4. What’s their favorite sleeping/cuddling positions?

Maz really likes to be the big spoon <3 Marty also enjoys cuddling facing each other, and not just because he gets a face full of boob that way.

19. How do they silently/subtly express their love for each other?

Answered here! :]

[yewphoric]

2, 8, 13, and 19 for Mazzy and Marty :3c

huhuhu yessss my silly M name babies

2. Do they have a dynamic trope? (enemies to lovers, sunshine x grumpy, etc?)

HMM. Girlboss x Malewife (only because Maz does all the adventuring, even if she's Scared about it), Size Difference (6'3" vs 5'8"), Energetic x Tired(tm)... oh, and Friends to Lovers hehe

8. Do they have any favorite activities to do together?

Reading is one of Martin's favorite activities, (and one of the only ones he can do, cooped up in Cloud Ruler) so they'll quietly read together often! Typically stuff to do with Dagon and the Mythic Dawn, but they also sometimes read recreationally while sitting together. Mazourkh excitedly showed Marty her aunt's book, The Wraith's Wedding Dowry! Another thing they like to do is walk, even if they're somewhat restricted to just the Temple. Martin likes to hear about the things Maz has seen and done, and they talk about that as they walk.

13. What’s their opinions on PDA?

While one would think that Martin would be embarrassed about it, he's surprisingly not. Probably due to his... colorful past with Sanguine. He prefers to remain professional, but can sometimes suddenly be possessive (dragon soul moment) and Show It, generally by keeping an arm around Mazzy at all times. Mazourkh is highly embarrassed about it and blushes bright red... but she kinda likes it. Sometimes she wishes Martin would do more, really show everyone their love... but she's too shy to express that, or do it herself.

19. How do they silently/subtly express their love for each other?

As their relationship progresses, they'll hug each other very tightly before Mazourkh has to leave again. A nice long hug that says "I love you, come back alive." Maz makes sure to bring Martin things to do when she returns, as well as fun trinkets that reminded her of him. She tries to write down all her travel stories, too, so that she can tell him everything. That's 100% a love language thing for her.

[yewphoric]

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6. First time they realized their "calling" in life

This is perfect to answer for Jenais, so: It was right after he successfully performed necromancy. Though, if he was being honest, the thought that he should follow that path could technically be traced to childhood, with his fascination with death, decay, and forbidden magics. Once he started though, he knew deep inside him that he could never do anything else. This was what he was meant to do, and he had to become the best there ever was.

7. First time they experimented with their personal style

Could answer for Jenais again, but I'll go with Ragnar! He never got to experiment with style when he was young, as he didn't have any money of his own and only wore what was given to him and practical. He only got to experiment with style after he started making his own coin during his journey as Dovahkiin. Have I gotten to the point where I know what its personal style is? Absolutely not, sadly, but I'm sure I'll be able to share something some day!

13. First time being drunk/high

oh boy SDLFJDLKF hmm. Ionya got drunk for the first time with a bunch of the dock workers in Windhelm when she was a teenager. She went a bit too crazy and nearly fell into the icy water, but luckily Stands-in-Shallows grabbed her in time. You might be wondering how Nord royalty ended up besties with the Argonians that hate her family, but she'd proven herself as much of a hater of her father as they were. Shallows was one of her best friends at the time! But that's a tangent for another time.

18. First example of real character growth along their journey

Oh if I actually wrote this would be the PERFECT place to put a snippet BSDLJKFJSDLKF but alas, you'll just have to hear concepts and thoughts. I think this is a good one to answer for Jenais, because his growth is subtle but so [chefs kiss]. It'd probably be around when he decides to stay with Ragnar on purpose and stops plotting ways to escape (for those uninitiated, Ragnar was originally going to drag him to Whiterun and collect the bounty on his head, but changed his mind when he realized, despite how horrible Jenais is, he's his only friend). He may not have realized why, or might have justified it with it being the most convenient path forward, but it was because he was growing attached to Ragnar and wanted to keep that connection.

G. First time seeing the other one sick/injured

Had a tough time thinking about this one, but I think I'm gonna go with Hadrevan and Varassa. Varassa didn't realize how much danger Hadrevan was getting into until they showed up quite injured one day, and she helped mend them up. I think I've talked about that in another ask before actually! On the flip side, Hadrevan didn't see Varassa injured until she died but did get to see her sick one time, and was surprised at themself for just how worried they were. Prior to that, I don't think they realized just how much they cared about Varassa, as they'd never like... loved anyone before her.

H. First time sharing a bed (non-sexual)

Honestly, not sure if I'll make this canon, but I think it'd be really funny if Mazourkh and Martin had to share a tent/bedroll on the journey from Kvatch to Cloud Ruler. Not enough time to make it to an inn, wanting to stay low-profile... leads to Martin trying very hard to get any sleep while very aware of Mazourkh lying (and probably snoring) next to him. RIP my guy, keep your thoughts about Akatosh KSDJLKFSDJ

W. First time they realized their relationship is endgame... or isn't

Oh ho.... >:3c I could just be mean and answer "when she died" for Varassa and Hadrevan.... or "when Martin decided to sacrifice himself" for Mazourkh and Martin....... ehehe. But fine, I'll also say "when Jenais realized he'd be willing to give up all his goals to save Ragnar" for their queerplatonic ship. I'm being nice okay

X. First major hardship they got through together

OOOH... gonna go with one of my more obscure OC ships. The first thing that Eriod and Erandur went through together was Nightcaller Temple, of course. It was quite a lot for both of them, though Erandur had the hardest time, of course. Eriod was happy to be able to be in a position for them to comfort him for once, instead of the other way around. It did bring them closer together though!

🌍 - First attempt at worldbuilding, or a notable piece of worldbuilding you're proud of

Now I have no idea about my first attempt, but I do have some worldbuilding I've expanded on in TES! Particularly about the College of Winterhold. I made it more like a real college and added tuition. Basically, anyone can go to the College, no matter their level of mastery of magic. However, the amount you pay will depend on how good you are to start with. Many talented students can get in for free, while a lot of the College's funding comes from the tuition of less knowledgeable-- but richer-- students. The entrance exam is also much harder for this reason, as it dictates how much the student is going to be paying to attend. The students are evaluated yearly to see if they've been improving, and their scholarship is adjusted based on that. I could say a LOT more about the College of Winterhold, but I'll stop myself there bsdlkfsjdlkf

📝 - Pick a character: first draft of that character + the final version of that character

Jenais is my absolute favorite to do for this kind of thing!! First draft: Literally a joke character. Ex-Thalmor, addicted to skooma, smart but illiterate, very happy-go-lucky despite it all Final draft (or well, most recent as I'm always developing my characters): Extremely developed. An altmer from Falkreath with gifted kid syndrome who attends the College of Winterhold and slowly drives himself mad with jealousy. Engages in necromancy, kills 5 people including his best friend, is arrested. Breaks out and is on the run for decades. A bitter, cruel, and evil man who delights in the macabre and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals of lichdom and overcoming Arkay's power. As a bonus, have his first and most recent reference sheets:

(2020 vs 2023)

✒️ - First shortform/oneshot you've written

Hehe.... we'll go with first for TES, as I've technically written little oneshots for warrior cat RP groups I was a part of wayyyy back when, and I'm not sharing those SLDKJFDLK Here's a link to Shattered Illusions, a oneshot about the immediate aftermath of Hadrevan's fight with the Sixth House right after Varassa was murdered. They go to Caius for comfort, but don't exactly get what they were hoping for.