#mirach

[crimson-chains]

Getting Polaris involved now! :D No peace for this kingdom, lol!

[ghost-of-hallownest]

my contribution to the bug fables oc collab :]

[mantisgodsart]

[...isolation of the transformation appears to worsen the standard disorientation of a new body. I believe that the familiarity of the upper body may be offsetting the psychological impact of the lower body - as not everything has changed, the subject still "expects", on some level, that their body will work similarly, despite radical changes to organ systems and locomotion and the near-total overhaul of the centre of gravity.]

[The subject appears to be leaning on hexapodal motion as a type of "crutch", despite the size of the lower body making most of these sorts of motions awkward at best - the tournament venue doesn't currently have many internal spaces sufficient to test this one's mobility, but outdoors venues seem more promising for testing, anyways. This confirms something that I've previously suspected, as well - subjects find it more difficult to adjust to addition of new limbs than they do subtraction of limbs.]

[Subject appears to exhibit difficulty with coordination in the lower limbs, and has adopted an extremely "cautious" form of motion, taking steps with one limb at a time. The difference between upper and lower limbs means that this mode of movement is extremely... clumsy, to say the least. I intend to keep them under observation for a few more days before release and see if this resolves within the initial settling period or not. After that, just some periodic check-ins should be...]

Hello, and welcome to: watercolor paintings for Round 2 of @bug-oc transmutations! Mirach by @ghost-of-hallownest. Some extra details under cut because this is a long post and we don't want to make it longer.

This one is based pretty heavily on Dragon!Falin from Dungeon Meshi, but we're bringing through some lizard-y aspects from last year, and very much having fun with the tabby-cat patterns on the back - though technically speaking, Mirach's blue is limited to her wings, adding some markings to the body helps us break up that big plane of sandy yellows and add some interest to the design. We think it turned out well!

If we could fit it in, we'd add a third bit of Marigold notes related to the actual transmutation method, since it's been living in our brain for a while, and we think our Potion Drawing might be a bit... abstract, otherwise?

More or less, the weave - the active transmutation medium - is woven to the inside of the lasso's... lasso, and upon encircling something with it, the weave is transferred to the target, thus making the lasso fall apart entirely as a major component of its structure abruptly ceases to be part of the object.

This transfer-and-break is the same general method through which most of Marigold's "one-use" charms work - as the effect is now tied to the target's body, rather than an object, it simply remains in effect until the weave "wears in" to the body entirely, shifting it from an effect active on the subject to a part of the subject's body.

This means that, before the effect is fully integrated into the body, it can be broken, though as with all charmcraft some effects may still linger. This also makes it so, technically, the charmcraft only casts an effect on the caster - the same effect through which pretty much all Medals work - rather than being a direct interface a la wiring it directly into the bug's body, which is illegal and what Marigold spends a lot of time tiptoing around to produce major effects on a bug's body without the single most useful method for bodily alteration Charmcraft has to offer.

...that was longer than we really expected it to be. We are working on the other contestants, both of this round and the last, though it's going very slowly seeing as the afternoon sun is currently hot enough to melt our brain into a fine sludge. We've got a solid idea of all three other Round 2 designs, and we've finally got a sketch for Mal - though Pola is being delayed, still, due to our poor comics-making decisions. We're working on it! Slowly!

If we could figure out how in the hell to represent it visually, we'd be working on making a loser's bracket, too, but as is... listen, we're not a graphics designer for a reason. If you are a graphics designer and we can outsource designing a loser's bracket to you then please contact us. We have a budget of approximately ten dollars. We can do PayPal but if your payment processor of choice is US-exclusive we cannot help you.

[quiltofstars]

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31, lower right) and Mirach (β Andromedae, upper left) // Pavel Vorobiev

The star Mirach (β Andromedae) is a solitary red giant star about 200 light years from Earth. It is about 2.5 times the mass and 85 times the size of the Sun. Its name comes from the Arabic word mīzar meaning "girdle" as it marks the left hip of the princess Andromeda.

The Andromeda Galaxy, meanwhile, is much further away at about 2.5 million light years distant!

[anavisart]

A gift illustration I did for my friend Eva ( @mirach  on Tumblr <3 ) It is an illustration for her Good Omens fanfic "Back to the Roots", from a scene from chapter 29, where Aziraphale and Crowley are playfully flying over Eden :) This is a link to the fanfic for anyone that would like to read: https://archiveofourown.org/works/20797169/chapters/49428527

[englishcarssince1946]

1988 Mirach Roadster

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www.tumblr.com/germancarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/frenchcarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/englishcarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/italiancarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/japanesecarssince1947 & www.tumblr.com/uscarssince1935

[ivy-kissobryos]

28.1.2023

[malicemuffin]

Constellation Notes: Andromeda

Name Meaning: "Princess of Ethiopia" (from Greek Mythology)

References:

Allen, Richard H. "Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning."

Olcott, William Tyler. "Star Lore: Myths, Legends, and Facts."

Ridpath, Ian. “Star Tails.”

Staal, Julius DW. "The New Patterns in the Sky: Myths and Legends of the Stars."

Information:

From the Perseus legend. Linked to the other constellations of Perseus, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Pegasus, and Cetus (Olcott 21).

Some connections made with Pisces as fish were commonly depicted to be at her feet (Allen 33).

Cassiopeia boasted that she was prettier than sea nymphs* and offended Neptune, who summoned a sea monster (Cetus) in his rage. To quell his anger, Jupiter told the family that the daughter, Andromeda, must be sacrificed to the sea beast. She was subsequently chained to rocks until Perseus rocked up and slayed the monster and saved her (Olcott 21).

*Sea nymph is also referred to as a "nereid" (Allen 31).

"Andromeda is always represented as a woman in distress, and the sea monster has always been understood to be her persecutor, and from his mouth pours forth the stream Eridanus" (Olcott 25).

Staal theorizes that the origin of this legend would have been from the Red Sea, making Andromeda "a dark-skinned girl" (Staal 9). Apparently Ovid alluded to this, given his description of her being "of the dusky color of her country" (also Staal 9).

Represented in some depictions with chained ankles + wrists. (Olcott 21).

Apparently there are claims this constellation could have existed from 6000 BC (Olcott 23)? Cool. Also thought to have originated from Mesopotamia (Staal 9).

Was called "Antarmada" in Hindu mythology (Olcott 22).

Was associated with a sea calf/seal in some Arabian mythology (Olcott 23).

Appeared in the Babylonian mythology creation story concerning "Bel Marduk" and Tiamat (Allen 32).

In Chinese Astronomy, the appearence of this constellation in the Autumn Sky was "a reminder that it was time to see to the manufacture of foot wear" (Staal 10).

One obviously cool feature inside this constellation is the Andromeda Galaxy, the most notable Galaxy besides the Milky Way.

Near the location of Almach is a recurring meteor shower called the "Andromedids," thought to be the remnants of the comet "Biela" which "split into two before the eyes of observing astronomers during the middle part of the 19th Century" (Staal 13).

Notable stars:

Alpha Andromedae Name: Alpheratz Color: Blue Apparent Magnitude: 2.06 - Name derives from Arabic for "the horse's navel" (Allen 35). - Also called "Sirrah" (Allen 35). - Formerly associated with the Pegasus constellation (Olcott 26). - Known as one of the "three guides" (the others being Beta Cassiopeiae and Gamma Pegasi) of the "equinoctial colure" or the prime meridian of the sky (Olcott 26). - Apparently portends honor and riches to those born under its influence in astrology (Olcott 26). - Known as "the head of the woman in chains" (Olcott 26).

Beta Andromedae Name: Mirach Color: Red Apparent Magnitude: 2.07 - Name probably derives from Arabic for "a girdle or waistcloth" (Allen 36). - Known as "Cingulum" by some, including Hipparchos (Allen 35). - Commonly used to find the Andromeda galaxy (Wikipedia).

Gamma Andromedae Name: Almach Color: Yellow (binary with blue) Apparent Magnitude: 2.27 - Name derives from Arabic for a "small predatory animal of Arabia, similar to a badger" (Allen 36). - In Chinese astronomy, this star "...was Tien Ta Tseang, Heaven's Great General."" (Allen 37). - Its companion made it very beautiful to many astronomers due to the contrasting gold and blue (Olcott 27). - Considered "honorable and eminent" astrologically (Olcott 27). - Its binary companion was discovered by Johann Tobias Mayer and Wilhelm Struve in 1778 and 1842 respectively (Allen 37).

51 Andromedae Name: Nembus Color: Orange-Red Apparent Magnitude: 3.57 - Name origin is unknown (Wikipedia) but damn is Nembus a cool AF name so I have to include it regardless of how irrelevant this star is.

Ideas:

"Constellation of Sacrifice." Perhaps this constellation is full of "sacrificial" Celestials?

Associations with chains.

If involved with the Celestial Civil War, would probably be on the Red side. May want to fight back against their sacrificial nature through violent means.

Note: "sea nymphs" is also apparently a name for the Nereids, which is the name for one of Neptune's moons and a character in the comic. Some sort of connection between Andromeda and Nereid?

[flame-shadow]

silly aphid time

Bug Fables OC Tournament Round 2

Hessi (she/her) from @flame-shadow

Hessi is a friendly scientist who loves pursuing her passions and encouraging others to do so too! She works in a lab with other creative bugs as they explore the world around them and find ways to make changes and improvements. Hessi is good with machines and is currently working on safe means of flight for flightless bugs (she’s trying to build jetpacks).

When she’s not in the lab, she’s hanging out with her friends and/or partners. Maybe going on a hike or to a new restaurant in the nearby town or just chillin’ and chattin’ in her room late into the night.

She cares a lot in so many ways and will step in to defend bugs who are being mistreated or stand up for those who can’t make themselves heard. She doesn’t like resorting to violence, but she will if she absolutely has to. Luckily, it rarely comes to that.

Also, if you vote for Hessi, you get a free hug, kiss, or high-five from her as thanks.

Mirach (she/they) from @ghost-of-hallownest

Born to a farming family in the golden settlement, Mirach is the eldest of her siblings and helps her folks out on their aphid farm. When not on the farm, they’re usually out helping the community with day-to-day tasks or hanging out with their bestie, Cypherus.

Mirach is quite head strong and has a strong sense of justice which often results in her getting into fights she isn’t able to finish, leading to Cypherus having to bail them out. While her skills in fighting are lackluster, she is incredibly resourceful and their quick thinking has often gotten them outta a tight spot.

Mirach dreams of traveling one day but feels responsible to take care of the farm, for now, she’ll settle for Cypherus’ stories about his time outside of Bugaria

[lucky-fydraws]

Drew my friend's Dungeon Meshi kobold OCs :)

Bellini (she's not really a kobold) belongs to @dayundying, Cherry belongs to @chaospikes and Mirach belongs to @fumifooms

Drawing in this lineless style is pretty fun, I recommend trying it.

+ since I'm posting my lineless art, I'm adding Emile's reference too! That's my own kobold OC. Here's a link to his ToyHouse (still under construction) if you want to know more about him :)

[crimson-chains]

Polaris wants to help them! :D After some gentle teasing of his brother, haha ^^

[ghost-of-hallownest]

!!VOTE FOR MIRACH!!

she's so silly PLEASE she totally deserves to win

@bug-oc

[rf-interactive]

It's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I missed your WIP, I thought it ended up like most of the others - dead 😅

Not if I have anything to do with it!!!

[uroboros-if]

Angry MC- cat mode

Gods: exist

Humans: *exist*

Universe: *exists*

MC: "why do I exist???!!!"

DFHGJKFDG I kind of wanted to keep this in my inbox because I just love seeing it whenever I pull it up, but this deserves to be unleashed unto the world...

Speak your truth though, the cat pictures are adorable 😭😭💕💕 thank you so much for making this, duch-mirach!!! kdjfghdf

[englishcarssince1946]

1983 Cheetah Mirach

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Congratulations on the new update. The chapter is wonderful, it was worth the wait!

I love our new Harbinger duties… some might call it boring, but hey this is fun! My MC was such a Sherlock about those farmers case 🕵️Reading about charities was painful, tho. Everyone needs help, and we can choose only one. How to decide?! 😭

Maximilian and the ambassador are interesting, I can't wait to see more of them in further chapters.

I still don't know what to do with F *sigh* I have totally mixed feelings about them, but it's good that we finally got to know their motives. Same with James, though he didn't say much about... And yet this: “You won’t fuck things up like I’ve managed to do.” Damn, James! Mysterious as always, huh?

You grin and gently tap the carriage wall. Timber opens one eye, then the other, and jumps up, letting out a high-pitched chortle.

You laugh as he runs to you and crawls up your chest to your shoulder where he places ferret kisses on your cheek.

Aaaaa, I finally got to meet my pet and I'm in love 🥰😘

LOL, I just remembered this picture I made once 😂😂😂

You smirk at James. “Yes, brother, you never should have shown fear. Now my scary little ferret will feast on your fear forevermore.”

You watch amused as a shiver runs down James’ spine. He glares at you… “Ha ha, very funny asshole.”

Timber hisses at James. Your brother’s eyes widen and he takes a step back, behind Constantine.

Really James, are you afraid of a little furry animal? I was laughing so hard at this scene. It's gold!

I liked the funeral scene, it was perfect and I'm glad my MC was able to act according to his personality (that means, quite stoically). Poor James 🥺 he takes it hard... I'm dying to know what happened when the King was killed and what James' role was in it.

I don't know if it's just me but the Queen's POV is a bit disturbing "I will burn this world if it comes to it, she vows." ._.

Ok, that's enough, because this 'ask' got long. One more thing, my MC who uses he/him is often called "Their Highness" ("Their Highness has to visit their charity while we're there"). Bug?

I had so much fun writing the court scene and there will definitely be more scenarios like that where MC has to make decisions. Hopefully, Part 2 of the chapter where you actually go to the charity will show what a difference even a bit of help can make for those who are struggling :)

I still have that Ferret picture saved to my computer. I look at submitted pictures and memes when I need a laugh. :D

Really James, are you afraid of a little furry animal? I was laughing so hard at this scene. It's gold!

I'm really relieved to hear your reaction to the pet introduction scene. I wanted them to be a bit funny without it feeling forced. I'm not good at forced humor, I'm better when I say stuff randomly so I tried to pretend I was the characters for these scenes and imagined how they would react.

I don't know if it's just me but the Queen's POV is a bit disturbing "I will burn this world if it comes to it, she vows." ._.

HAHA no comment

One more thing, my MC who uses he/him is often called "Their Highness" ("Their Highness has to visit their charity while we're there"). Bug?

Yes, it was a bug! I FINALLY figured out the fix and it shouldn't be an issue anymore :) Sorry about that.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Putting an update out is so nerve-wracking because you really don't know what people will think. Obviously, you can't please everyone, which is fine, but it's nice to hear feedback and thoughts. As an author, I always wonder what someone's reaction would be as they read a certain scene or if they picked up on small things that aren't obvious. This was a treat to read. Thank you, thank you!!

-Vi