#monsatery

[godilovemyhusband]

My husband is an introvert: he doesn't like to talk to strangers and is rather withdrawn in a group (he opens up only when we are alone or he only talks to me). Today, however, after my persuasion and the requests of several people, he told everyone about the paintings in the Orthodox monastery we were in. A large group of people listened to him with interest and eventually it turned into a tour of the entire facility. At the end, everyone clapped for him and it was the first time I saw him so full of pride. I know how much it cost him and I told him how wonderfully he spoke. 💕

[nyaskitten]

Tell me everything about Wu BF Oc

I realized just how little I've developed this guy... I don't even have a name for him holy fuck what is wrong with me...

uhm WBFOC was a monk in the City of Domu before Wu stumbled into their temple one day, injured and seeking help. WBFOC was tasked with helping Wu, and he kinda just... fell in love.

WBFOC then was leaving and the monks were like "WBFOC, what are you doin???? where are u goin ??? what could u do thats more important than FSM worship???" and WBFOC is like "the FSM's son" (smug face, airhorns)

WBFOC left his monk life and instead started managing Wu's Monsatery with him and taking care of all the ninja there!

WBFOC also helps Wu when the curse gets too bad.

[retribution-if]

Has there been a past relationship where the ROs had to change or adapt in order to make things work? What did that experience teach them about compromise?

Ectorius: Definitely with Eranthe when they were still godlings. They just met each other, and still figuring out what's okay and not. There was a lot of talking, Eranthe especially, about wanting their relationship to be and what boundaries being set, because at the time Ectorius wasn't the most... splendid deity out there, so he had to change his mannerisms and learn some manners. Consent is something he something he strongly goes by now, all because of her.

Nakia: There was this child she had to take care of (and discipline) in the monsatery once; an orphan one of the senior priests took in. Nakia wasn't a huge fan of kids, so she never really knew how to handle them nor learned to be patient with one, especially to a toddler that is a bit too rambunctious in her eyes. She was quickly (and harshly) taught about the importance of patience when taking care of children and how discipline isn't simply just punishment. She wouldn't admit that she grew fond of the child during that time. Tears will come if she does.

Faisal: I can't really say, since Faisal has always been the compromising type in all the relationships he has and had.

Lilith: Her own mother. Lilith was the child that never listened amongst them and their four siblings when she was younger, so it always lead to arguments with their mother. It changed when the two of them went on a little trip to one of their summer homes, just the two of them by her father's request. "To try and mend the relationship", he had said. With few servants, and the endless blood sea in this little mansion, what else is there to do besides sending glares and sneers? They talked. And played Knuckstones by the beach (Lilith always lost). Laughed together for the first time. Then apologies came. It was... an experience, to put it lightly.

[literatenomad]

11th century monsatery and church, with adjacent graveyard in Glendalough, Ireland

[zeldagrove]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[snarkiest]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[cloudsofbluesmoke]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[personacataclysm]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[dirtworshipingypsy]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[chloedoillon]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[vantrolley]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[greathelp]

Gothic architecture at Batalha Monsatery, Portugal

[jmdacola]

Sunlight

- Kiev

[constructies]

Notre Dame de Casalibus, Chartreuse, France

Image source: Flickr > Monestirs Puntcat

[dolichocephalic]

An odd looking but speedy boi

The First Ever Historieofbeafts Draw-along Challenge

I know I said finding a description weird enough not to be instantly recognizable would be hard, but I should have known my boy Pliny would come through!

So without further ado, sharpen your quill pens, uncap your oak gall ink,* put on the latest Gregorian chant banger, and imagine you’re a monk who has just been handed this text to illustrate:

“A wild beast of extraordinary swiftness, the size of the wild ass, with the legs of a stag, the neck, tail, and breast of a lion, the head of a badger, a cloven hoof, the mouth slit up as far as the ears…”

*obviously 99.99% of you are not going to have these materials on hand in isolation, but it’s cool knowledge anyway. Though I can tell you from personal experience quill pens are 0/10, not recommended for left-handed individuals.

[ifreakingloveroyals]

Through the Years → Felipe VI of Spain (239/∞)

20 January 2003 | Spain's Prince Felipe, Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos arrive at the Monsatery of El Escorial for the funeral of Princess Dona Beatriz in Madrid, Spain. The princess was the aunt of King Juan Carlos who died last month at 82 in Italy. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)