#mergen

[ra-horakhty-art]

Sadness.

[deathianartworks]

🎵 I've been sipping poison, waiting on the ocean to come and sweep us away🎵

Mermaid AU!Eugene Finch that is part of a series of designs I've been working on!

Closeups and a little lore under the cut

A little bit of lore:

Eugene is a manta ray mermaid, deep sea specialist and inventor. He lives on the outskirts of the city in a large house where he uses his knowledge to design methods of communicating with deep sea mermaids and explore more of the sea bottom. He's trying to venture even deeper into the unknown of the oceans but to do this, he needs the expertise of our lovely Drawtectives (not that he knows it yet), whose designs will come soon!!

[ohlookanothercartoontofallinto]

Me while in my mind: Dang it be really cool if the chain went to Wild's world to the Rito village and the moment Wind showed he had control over the Wind. The Rito would freak out in excitement because they partially have an old legend that is also shared with the Korok about a hero with mastery over the sky. That some of their forefathers and mothers had helped on his adventure and they still honor him by their music, clothing, and architecture.

With Wind just shocked because he was just a good friend to the Rito and adored them and their kindness.

[all-turkic]

Mergen Khan: The God of Reason in Turkic Mythology

Mergen Khan and His Divine LineageThe Representation of Mergen Khan and Associated FiguresSymbolism and Mythical ConnectionsMergen Khan’s Greek Mythology CounterpartsConclusionVideo: Türk Mitolojisi-Akıl Tanrısı Mergen HanYou may also like Mergen Khan, also known as Pergen Khan, holds a significant place in Turkic and Altai mythology as the God of Reason. Representing intelligence and wisdom, he…

[phantom-trollbooth]

My brain is running. Running to find protection Running to find liberation But most of all, its running from Myself. -fear How can i help others When i can’t even help Myself. -how? We constantly compare ourselves But we never stop to think Who might have the same story as us. -the past One can not understand The value of kindness Until they understand The power of hatred -life There will be a day Where i will be My only sunshine -hope

Anais Mergen

[steinstrand]

Pov: du meldest die Bärlauch-Diebesbande an die Bärlauchdiebesbanden-Hotline:

[guzhuangheaven]

How exactly do consorts and concubines get the "names"? In Legend of Ruyi, we hear names like Xian, Yu, Jia, Shu, etc. Do these names have any specific meaning?

The names like Xian, Jia, Shu etc. are granted titles or fenghao 封号 given to consorts. Usually only those with the ranks of pin and up will have granted titles, because only ranks of pin and up 1) have formal ceremony (册封) to canonise their title and 2) only pin and up would be entitled to wear court attire and attend formal rites and ceremonies. 

Of course in dramas you will see concubines lower than the rank of pin have fenghao and it’s either just not explained (Yuyan as Jia Guiren) or passed off in the drama as at the discretion of the emperor (Zhen Huan as Wan Changzai). 

Anyway, fenghao are likely chosen by the Ministry of Rites 礼部. The meaning of each fenghao can have pretty broad interpretations because of the way Chinese works, one character’s will have a general meaning but the specific can change depending on when you pair that character with another, but generally characters used as fenghao would all carry auspicious meanings or highlight the virtues of consort. 

娴 xian - elegant. I’m reading way too much into this, but in the context of Legend of Ruyi, I wonder if there is also some subtle messaging considering part of the title contains the character 闲 which means idle, leisurely, unoccupied, which is basically the life that Ruyi wishes she has, for every to just leave her the hell alone and she’ll leave them alone, but never could have. Also another person who wishes for this and can’t have it is Fan Xian, whose name is actually is xian 闲. 

愉 yú - pleasant, pleased, delighted. Hailan was granted this title when she gave birth to Yongqi and Qianlong explained it was because she had pleased him by having a son. Not to be confused with 豫 yù which is Eyinzhu’s title which also means happy. 

慧 hui - intelligent. The Empress Dowager had a whole spiel about how this title for Xiyue is ironic because she really is…not. Which could just be Qianlong going I wish she would be more intelligent.

令 ling - The Chinese Wikipedia says that this title derives from the Manchurian word mergen which means intelligent and wise, so clearly Qing dynasty fenghao also take into consideration the Manchurian equivalent/meanings of the words. 

嘉 jia - blessing/praise; 純 chun - pure; 舒 shu - comfortable, leisurely

An aside re fenghao in Legend of Zhen Huan

It’s always so funny to me that when An Lingrong was made a consort, the officials initially prepared as one of the choices for her fenghao the character 丽 (meaning beautiful) and Yongzheng vetoed it because it the character 丽 is part of some saying that extols the harmony between husband and wife, and Lingrong can’t bear this title because she’s not his wife, and this is the reason Zhen Huan suggested modifying the title to 鹂, a type of bird, probably knowing that Lingrong would hate it. 

And I’m just…

WHO THE HELL IS THIS THEN??

Of course, the whole thing with Lingrong’s title is also just to highlight how precarious Lingrong’s situation then is and her promotion was a pity promotion because she was pregnant and she’s not actually that in favour. 

Anyway, other concubines of lower ranks would be called by title of address 称号 chenghao, which are usually a character from their surname, their father’s name or their own name. Hai Guiren comes from Hailan’s name, An Lingrong was called An Daying/Changzai/Guiren/Pin for a long time from her surname. 

[chuuyagum]

MerGen and the seaweed hair boy Senku starting a summertime romance 💚💜

[indigodreams]

Mergen and His Friends: A Nanai Folk Tale by Gennady Pavlishin

[deafarcher]

"Just itchy?"

A young teen breaks into Clint's apartment, he's looking for money or anything else he can take in order to get food for Himself. He sees Clint's bow and stops to stare at it for a second before hearing the lock on the front door click and a dog running inside.

Clint frowned as he walked in. Something was off about his apartment.

"Hello?" He called.

Lucky meanwhile followed his nose straight to Roe.

@official-roe-barton

[ra-horakhty-art]

Meeting

Illustration to story "Mergen"

First part.

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[meliissa-art]

The first drawing I do for my OC Buryatia 💙

I still have to add more details and think about his name. I have thought on a bunch of names, such as Mergen (“wise”), Sodnom (“virtue”, this one has a Tibetan origin)

Perhaps his surname could be Barnzarov? Dorzhi Barnzarov was the first non-ethnic Russian to receive a PhD in a Russian university, so he was the first non ethnic Russian academic. I really love when OCs have names of notable people, that’s why I love the idea

Also, Buryatia had beef with Yakutia/Sakha, but they are more neutral nowadays. Or are they? 👀 We will see…

What do you guys think? What headcanons do you think that could fit him?

[jacksgreysays]

Hello, this is Mergen! I read your response to my comment in Ao3 and really, there is no need to apologize, considering that I am also not giving my answer soon. Since you spend more time on tumblr, I decided to respond here, and then I got sucked into your other passages for weeks. Thank you for giving this idea a chance and if you don't mind, I'll throw some more in for you.

Even if the math doesn't work for Souichi to be Shikako's son, you mentioned that you see the solution to the Konoha civil war in Shikadai becoming Hokage, but he is still young and there is no guarantee that he will become strong or respected enough for the title of Hokage to replace Naruto. He will have the support of half the clans, but this is just politics. So I will again turn to your OC Nara and propose to make Souichi Hokage, he is much older and judging by the description, have the will and motivation and intelligence, some can even get Deja View second coming Shikako.

The second idea was inspired by your fic about Shikako meeting Shinki's mother. I love Gaara and Shinki's relationship in canon, the best thing in Boruto, so I want to reunite this duo and while one is not born yet, we need to confirm Schrödinger's Gaara status. Since Shikako is the only one who has the opportunity to continue the search for Gaara without drawing attention to it, without hope ti find him alive, I wondered what could kill Gaara in the desert. After Gelel, he is the strongest being in Suna. So...

...what if he's not dead?

Back in time, when the war is over, his sister recently married Shikamaru and is about to have a child, everything is going well, Suna is strong and the world is at peace. What if Gaara wanted to sign the summoning contract after seeing how well Naruto and the others did with their summons and how effective they were? Perhaps he lost Shukaku and decided to compensate for his fighting strength by becoming a sage. So he uses reverse summoning and moves to some kind of summoning world. Then there are a dozen developments of events to suit your taste:

1. Gaara failed the test, he was eaten and his body will never be found. Dark enough for a primadonna Au to be real but if you go this route I will cry. Just saying.

2. Time flows differently in the world of Summons and for him 12 days may have passed when for others it is 12 years. He returns to meet a much older and tired Kanuro wearing a Kazekage hat.

3. Shikako finds the domen of the summon, which is located in their world, just very well hidden. Gaara either turned into stone and she will save him in her sage mode, or he meditates for a long time to become a sage and didn’t even notice the passage of time. A punch to the jaw from Shikako is part of the reunion.

This may be an unnecessary plot point, but it will clear the air for Gaara's family and friends.Feel free to use the ideas or not, anyway thanks for your attention!

Hello! I’m glad to see you over on tumblr since, like you said, I really am better at responding on tumblr than I am on ao3—but I do still very much appreciate your ao3 comment as well!

I do love your enthusiasm/affection for my silly Nara OC Souichi, I’m glad that he’s endeared himself to someone besides creator, lol. However he’s not actually THAT much older than Shikadai—or, well, I suppose in the world of shinobi he could be considered much older—I’ve mostly been vague about the timeline, but Souichi is 18 and Shikadai is probably 10ish. He’s due to graduate from the Academy soon. So eight years for a shinobi is a lot, I guess, especially so early on in their careers, but I would still consider them the same generation. Additionally, while he has the motivation and intelligence (and quirkiness) he really is “just an average Nara chuunin.” He made chuunin at 16 years old which isn’t BAD per se, but I think in terms of “Hokage potential” is pretty late in regard to making that international name for himself. Additionally, I know I haven’t explicitly said so, but Shikadai is ALSO motivated and intelligent. The way I see it, Shikadai is more similar to Shikako in her more desperate times, than Souichi is to Shikako in her fun relaxed times, and considering this is the bleak!Primadonna AU, it’s that desperate, battle-oriented Shikako that people would be looking for than an eccentric innovator.

Also, Shikadai doesn’t have the strength/power or the respect/influence NOW, as an Academy student, but that is roughly why if I were to write a “how to resolve the situation in Konoha” it would be a Shikadai-centered fic about how he gains that either through missions or over time or by interacting with other will-be-important figures his age.

As for your second idea—actually it was your initial theory about Souichi that made me bring up Shinki in this series, because the way I’ve written him, in my other DoS Shikaara future fic he is raised by Shikako while Kankurou is his clan head. And I realized, with your initial Souichi theory, that Shinki is probably the closest thing to a child that Shikako and Kankurou could feasibly/safely have in this bleak!Primadonna AU. Especially since Shinki, with his confirmable Magnet Release (as opposed to Shikadai with his probable-but-not-tested Magnet Release) would be the Kazekage heir and thus slightly alleviate some of the stress on Shikadai.

In the ficlet in which Shikako meets Areki (made up name for Shinki’s mother because I don’t know if she has one in canon but I kind of assume not considering what the source manga/anime is) Shinki is definitely already alive. It’s also earlier in the timeline than the first installment/ao3-chapter, so Shikako meets Areki when Shinki is probably about 8 (putting Shikadai at about 6?) and then basically adopts both of them and sort of mentors/helps raise Shinki so that he can safely be introduced to the world as the heir to the Kazekage when the time is right (as opposed to putting that target on the back of an untrained child before he’s ready)

But, that’s not your point: Schrödinger’s Gaara. I super agree with you that after Gelel he is the strongest being in Suna. I also agree that he’s probably not dead so much as like… transported elsewhere (or else-when if we’re getting time travel-y with it) or trapped somehow.

I had briefly though of Gelel Empire related things—like, just because the Dead Wastes are where the “heart” of Gelel’s power was, doesn’t mean they didn’t have other sealing arrays elsewhere through their vast empire. Also, considering sandstorms and since Gaara can control sand, it wouldn’t be to surprising if something was uncovered and Gaara went out to investigate it alone since, after all like you said, who could possibly be a threat to him in the desert where he is strongest? And then mumbledy mumbledy he gets transported somewhere (or some-when) and either can’t find his way back, or doesn’t realize how long it’s actually been, or is stuck. (I did, even more briefly, consider a sci-fi vibe, in the sense that Gaara discovers a Stargate or an old Jedi Temple or something like that but abandoned that since it would be bringing in a crossover and huge genre shift to something that already required a lot of implied background/worldbuilding from readers)

But the summoning realm is very good. And I’ve also previously posited that maybe the summoning realm is not necessarily just for summons. Like, perhaps it should more accurately be called the Spirit Realm, because while most of them are summonable creatures that theoretically look like animals, there could be other non-animal/non-contractable spirits there. I think I also considered writing a fic where the Shinigami and other gods kinda lived in that same alternate plane of existence? However, like you said, the summoning contract card is already so plentiful by itself that I don’t necessarily need to throw in spirits.

1) Oh noooooo, don’t eat Gaara! He’s a good lad TT_TT But that is maybe a little too dark for the bleak!Primadonna AU. Like, I know I have Shikamaru being assassinated, but the idea of Gaara being eaten by summons and never found again is just too dark for some reason? The assassination has political causes and ramifications at least D: Gaara in some boss summon’s stomach is noooooooooooo

2) Time flowing differently is almost… ooh… like, if he were to come back after 12 years and it’s just because time flowed differently. Like, obviously it’s not his fault, but I can see how frustrated Kankurou and Temari and Shikako (and maybe even Naruto?) would be with him if it’s like. THIS ALL COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF YOU HAD JUST COME BACK SOONER. There’s something to be said about those Fair Folklore and similar mythologies about a human going to another world and dancing for a night and then coming back and realizing a century had passed. Like. It’s almost more forgivable if Gaara comes back AFTER Shikadai is an adult (and possibly Hokage) and everything has resolved itself in one way or another because that’s a scale of time that almost seems like—well, there’s nothing he could have done. Versus any time before that would be frustrating. They wouldn’t be mad at him, but god it would be so frustrating.

3) I will always be so fond of Shikaara, so my heart does love the idea that Shikako—who is the only one who can/still believes enough to keep searching for Gaara—does find him trapped somehow (either turned to stone or in a seal or a sand cocoon that was meant to protect him but then backfired, etc etc) and not freeing him with True Love’s Kiss but, like, practical treatment either via Earth chakra or seals or, as you said, a punch to the jaw, lololol.

It’s the mystery of the ages, truly :)

Thanks again for your comment/asks, Mergen!

[camp-on-the-swamp]

Kadira, an alien of the Keleta race. the predatory and carnivorous mercenary. she was brought up in the harsh conditions of her native planet Kaadash with its sandstorms and temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius. she grew up strong, agile and determined.

back on Kaadash, she was the captain of the Lord's troops. however, due to political intrigues, she was banished from the planet forever on pain of death. in search of a new life, she went to the remote desert planet Maavt, which resembles her native one.

there she met another mercenary, Mergen. their relationship resembles that of a father and daughter. she takes care of the old mercenary, even though he grumbles. and he, in turn, always protects her, and worries a lot about her, even though he never admits it. on one of the tasks, they accidentally discovered a kinetic girl, and decided to keep her with them.

Mergen gave her the name Panya.

[aarcanechaoss]

Hey :)

Ty soo much for the part 2.If your still up for it..then a part 3?

The ada and pm are on a mission together..Suddenly Mai comes running up(aparently there was a field trip that day abd she got seperated from her clasz).They recognize her as higuchi's daughter and bring her back to her class.Higuchi appears and scolds her but hugs her.

Some of the members get touched seeing such a motherly display and some feel kinda conflicted wondering if they'll ever be able to have a family

(Can you zoom in on kunikida,chuya,louisa,atsushi,hirotsu(people who wish to have a family someday) )

Eyy back for more ha-ha- you should def write some of your own Fics too these ideas are great. I didn't add Louisa since she's a Guild member and had no clue how to put her in this lol and I changed up how Higuchi finds her LOL.

Higuchi in mama bear mode

Atsushi had expected a few things while he was out and about with a select group of ADA and PM members.

He expected arguments, to want to pull out his hair and even a few complaints. What he hadn't expected was the young teary-eyed girl who had slammed into his legs.

Atsushi was quick to crouch down, hands gentle as he grabbed her shoulders and moved her out of the walkway.

"Hi are you okay?" He'd asked, focused solely on the young girl.

She sniffled and shook her head. "Lost."

"Alright, I can help you I'm a-"

"'You a 'tective." The girl looked up at him and suddenly it was like he'd been struck with vague familiarity. "Kitty."

He's certain his face just turned bright red.

"Mai." Hirotsu appeared behind him, now crouching alongside the weretiger. "Hello Mai, I'm a friend of your mother's."

"Mum?" Her brown eyes widened in surprise before she tucked herself against Atsushi's side- yes, he absolutely was confused. "Hir'tsu?"

Hirotsu laughed, pulling out his mobile. "Yes, I'm Hirotsu shall I call your mother?"

Mai just nodded before turning back to Atsushi. Her little arms raised up, gripping Atsushi by the neck as she looked at the people behind him and so he craned his neck around too. Kunikida, Chuuya and Dazai were just watching them while Hirotsu stepped away to call Mai's mother.

"Up." And so he did.

"He knows her mother?" Chuuya asked, looking at Mai as if trying to figure out who she could belong to.

"Oh!" Dazai exclaimed, purposefully elbowing Kunikida as he did. "Higuchi's daughter."

Oh, that's why she looked familiar.

"Dazai!" Kunikida growled.

"Na'hara!" Mai grinned at the Chuuya, her little arm reaching out to him.

"How do you know me.... wait Higuchi?" The executive was confused. Atsushi's eyes widened a bit- oh he hadn't been there at the park that day.

"Mum keeps pictures of safe people in case of 'mergen 'emegen... bad things." Mai pouted. "Auntie knows too."

"What about me?" Dazai waved at the little girl who's nose scrunched up.

"She don't like you Zai."

Dazai stumbled back, mouth agape.

"You're so smart." Atsushi cooed and his mind wandered for a second- would his future kids be this cute or smart? He hopes so.

"Mai!" A blonde woman rushes around the corner chest heaving as she makes her way to the group. Higuchi.

"Mum!" The girl wiggles from Atsushi's arms- who is quick to place her on the ground- to run to Ichiyo.

"Thank you for finding her- and calling me." Higuchi says, hugging the young girl tight. "Never do that again Mai."

"How'd you lose her?" Dazai said, still pouting.

"We were on an excursion and she just vanished..." Higuchi states still holding Mai tight. "You nearly gave me a heart attack sweetie."

"Sorry mum. Didn't mean to." Mai sniffled again. "I ran into Kitty and stayed like you said 'n look Mr Na'hara is here too."

Atsushi's face flushed again and seemingly so did Higuchi's.

"She likes cats." Is what she offered, before spotting her superior. "Hello sir."

"Higuchi." Chuuya greeted. "How old?"

"Four!" The girl giggled.

"Cute." He replied. "Guess I know who to look to whenever I have kids huh?"

Higuchi's face turned a vibrant shade of red.

"Yes, you do seem to be a loving mother any suggestions would be wonderful." Kunikida already had his notebook in hand as he stared down the Commander.

"Oh please... some days I don't even know what I'm doing just doing what I can."

"You're doing great. I wish I had settled down and had my own children." Hirotsu admitted. "In our line of work it's hard."

She just nods.

"Thank you again. For keeping her safe." She lifts the girl up so her arms are under her little legs. "Best be off and back to the school trip."

"Okay. Bye Kitty bye Mr Na'hara, bye Hir'tsu." She waved, Higuchi following suit before hurrying back down the street.

"Why were none of you surprised she had a kid?" Chuuya grumbled.

"We saw them a few weeks ago on that bonding trip." Atsushi supplies. Nakahara just grunts before turning on his heel.

"C'mon let's get back to the mission."

[thewitcheslibrary]

Mergen info & mythology

sorry this one is short! - trying to find as much information as I can

if anyone can add to it, feel free to reblogg with more info! - lets help expand each others knowledge

A Turkic god of wealth and intelligence. Mergen is commonly shown with a bow and arrow in one hand. Other significant emblems include a white horse and the colour white. He is related with profundity and shown as a mighty god. Mergen is Kayra's[1][2] son and Ulgan's sibling. He dwells on the seventh floor of the sky. He was represented as a young guy on a white horse, with a helmet and a bow. Mergen represents intelligence and thinking.

He is quick-witted and smart, as well as a skilled archer. Because of his knowledge, he is regarded the deity who purged evil from the earth.

The bow and arrow are emblems of Mergen Khan's justice and dominion, demonstrating his courage and valour. The appearance of the wolf's head emphasises his Turkish heritage. Hızır developed the unique pied horse, thought to be Mergen Khan's steed, which was nurtured by the Altai Turks.