#morrigan willows

[corvidshadowgrovestrega]

Okay, so an idea. Here's a partial list of my almost finished OC's. They are in no particular order or sequence, honestly it's more of an utter mess.

Point is, I would be very glad to answer all the questions you may have about them. Because I do like to talk about them.

So just, you know, freely ask away.

every time someone gets invested in another person's oc an angel gets its wings

[here-comes-the-bard]

i feel the senior trip vine ("ok senior trip where do you guys wanna go" "the bahamas!" "idk abt that-" "let's go to hell! :)" ".........no <3") is chucklefuckscore but in a silly goofy incorrect quotes way

[bugtoast]

Me? Making a welcome home oc? Yea! Well, technically they’re two ocs!

more info, transcript and extra drawings under the cut <3

Meet Morrigan G. Mourn, and his shadow, Willow! They’re two cut characters that would’ve originally debuted during the Halloween special, mainly for being “too scary” or “too dark.” I really liked the idea of a macabre, black and white character that'd contrast the rest of the cast, so I had to make it myself fhdjks

Morrigan would’ve run a haunted house. Their whole gimmick (when looking at older scripts that they were in), was mainly regarding mental illness, grief, and coming to terms with the bad things in life.

Morrigan would've been the more grounded of the two, while Willow would've been the more anxious and sad (don't worry though, Morrigan would always be there to calm willow down!)

anyways! here's some extra stuff:

(yes i traced my own drawing for the ref,,,, im very lazy ok?? /silly)

also!: Willow is able to detach themself from Morrigan. when they do, they look something like this! they take up the aesthetic of a shadow puppet, and can morph into other creatures to further express how they feel, whether connected or not.

anyways x2, Here’s the transcript!:

“Morrigan G. Mourn and Willow are a mysterious duo to be sure. A man and his shadow running the neighborhood’s very much haunted house surely does stand out amongst their peers… no wonder they were scrapped.”

Not much information is known about these two, for they’re seemingly a character (or, pair of characters) that was scrapped late in development. What is known, is that they would’ve functioned as a way to introduce the darker and more macabre side of life to the audience in a more gentle way. Subjects they covered included: death, grief, mental illness, disease, and other things of that nature.

Most of the information on this illusive duo comes from the scrapped script of the Halloween special— where these two would’ve made their debut— and other notes regarding them. In some of these notes, it’s revealed not only the reason for their removal, but also the other neighbor’s opinions of them. They were removed for “being too scary / depressing.” As is conveyed through recovered director’s notes, and seemed to have a generally neutral or even sometimes negative relationship with the other neighbors— all for except Wally.

Some extra information regarding the two is that... and then the rest is cut off

[greenmansgrove]

Rowan strikes again…

I’ll write a longer post for this soon, but with today being the New Moon, I observed my first high day (besides Samhain) as an Acolyte of the Order of The Morrigan. I wrote some special liturgy based on what was used for my initiation, affirmed my Ninefold Charges, and cut the cord of my devotional pendant in the symbolic act of self-sacrifice.

I usually perform an ogham reading after each of my rituals. My readings since beginning my preparations for the Order of the Morrigan have been especially poignant and direct, where they have not always been. However, I have not pulled the Rowan ogham since my first reading before committing myself to druidry.

That suddenly changed tonight. I pulled Willow, Blackthorn, and Rowan, which, when ready together, compose an affirming message about my path thus far and reassurance that I am still protected.

It is still so hard to internalize that. But Willow and Blackthorn alongside Rowan ask me to have faith, that magic (however an atheist might interpet that) still exists in the world, and to keep holding on to the hope I’ve worked so hard to give myself the past couple months.

I feel relieved, and I feel renewed in the ways the liturgy of the Order of the Morrigan heeds. May I continue to live fearlessly and courageously!

[thecupidwitch]

Moon Magick

What Is A Moon Magick?

In many cultures around the world, practitioners have used the position of the moon, as well as the phases of the moon in their practice. Each phase of the moon is perfect for certain types of magickal workings. Not all witches depend on the particular moon phase. Many develop their own methods and techniques through trial and error to find out what works best. Those that do use the timing of the moon do so by choosing the moon phase most conducive to their magickal workings. This gives their magickal workings some extra lunar energy boost.

Correspondences:

Associated deities: Isis, Diana, Artemis, Morrigan, Holda, Nyx, Nephtys, Sedna, Lilith, baba, Yaga, Kali, Aphrodite, Freya, Ishtr, Hathor, Selena, Oshun, Perspephone, Flora, Cerridwen, Gaia, Epona, Yemanja, Rhiannon, Khonsu, Inanna, Hecate, ...ect

Animals: owls, rabbits, wolves, deer, cats, moths, bats, spiders, raccoons, opossum, cows, frogs, dogs, crabs, whippoorwill, panther

Crystals/Stones: moonstone, selenite, obsidian, silver, mother-of-pearl, aquamarine, gold beryl, topaz, emerald, clear quartz, coral, pearls

Moon Associations: Shadow work, Protection, Meditation, Journaling, Introspection, Strength , Love, Beauty, Manifesting, To attract new things, Purification, Letting go, celebrate your accomplishments, letting go, goal setting, banishing

Plants and Herbs: vervain, moonflower, jasmine, lemon balm, cabbage, camellia, camphor, chickweed, moonwort, gardenia, grape, lemon, passion flower, turnip, potato, pea, cucumber, pear, peach, willow, poppy, mountain ash, mango, wallflower, rowan, cactus

Moon Phases

New Moon

This is the crescent Moon when see the first peak of light, this is a time of newness, the beginning of relationships, the beginning of a new venture, the energy of this phase promotes new beginnings on any level. This is the time for change and for being open to, and looking for new opportunities, tilling the soil and planting seeds actually, and the seeds of ideas.

Waxing Moon

The Moon is beginning to gain strength as it grows in size, and goes from a new to a full Moon, this is a perfect time for growth and increasing things, growth within a relationship, financial growth, a time for learning and gaining knowledge.

If someone is thinking about pregnancy, this is a time of fertility, and it is an exceptional time for communication, in a business matter, or within a relationship. This is also an auspicious time for any legal matters, especially those where finances are concerned, if a healing spell, or healing of any type is needed, this is the time.

Waxing Gibbous

During the phase of the Gibbous Waxing Moon anything to do with increase is compatible; this is a good time for minor magic as the lunar energy is waning.

Full Moon

The full Moon is the most powerful phase, this is when the Moon is seen in its glorious fullness, this is a time of enlightenment and heightened psychic awareness. It is a time when everything comes together, it is a time of ideas, also a time of commitment, to a person, idea or project. It is also a time of family, and or friends coming together, any spell is well aspected during this phase of the Moon.

Waning Gibbous

The Waning Gibbous Moon  is suitable for rituals associated with letting go, and banishing,  if it is time to clear out the old and prepare for the new, this is the Moon phase to spell craft with.

Waning Moon

As the Moon decreases in size, it goes from full to dark, and this is a time of letting go, it is also a time of completion. If you have been wanting to change something in your life, this is the perfect time.

It is also a time of ending anything that doesn’t work in your life, this may be a habit, a relationship, or paying attention to issues  associated with legal matters, this is a time to pay attention to anything that you have been procrastinating about

Moon Water

Moon water is very similar to Sun water. But rather than being charged by the sun, it’s charged by the moon. Moon water can be useful for helping boost the energy of a spell, to help an intention grow, protect and to cleanse a space.

Instructions:

Get a glass bottle

Fill it with any type of water.

Leave the bottle with water out in the moonlight for a whole night.

[the-mortuary-witch]

THE MORRIGAN

WHO IS SHE?

The Morrigan is a triple goddess from Irish mythology who is associated with war, fate, and sovereignty. According to myth, she is often depicted as a crow or raven, and is said to appear in both a positive and negative guise, sometimes as a nurturing mother and other times as a destructive force. She is said to be the phantom queen of the Danaan People, the ancestral spirits of Ireland, and is sometimes depicted as a powerful seer or prophetic figure.

BASIC INFO: 

Appearance: the Morrigan is often depicted as a fierce and powerful woman wearing a long, flowing black cloak or gown, and sometimes with feathers or a crown of feathers. She is also commonly associated with a black crow, which is said to be her messenger and the vessel of her power. Her appearance is usually associated with darkness and mystery, embodying the enigma and unpredictability of war and fate.

Personality: she has a complex and multi-faceted personality, often embodying multiple aspects of femininity. She is said to encompass aspects of the traditional maiden, mother, and crone archetypes, representing youthful zeal, maternal nurturing, and wise counsel, respectively. She is also known for her vengeful and bloodthirsty streak, embodying the brutal and ruthless nature of war and the chaos of fate. Despite her fierce and sometimes fearsome reputation, she is also viewed as a powerful protector and defender of the Irish people.

Symbols: cloak, spear, chariot, sword, and shield

Goddess of: magic, war, battle, life, death, sovereignty, fresh water, destiny, prophecy, and fate

Culture: Celtic

Plants and trees: willow, aspen, rowan, snapdragon, hawthorn, yew, belladonna, mugwort, rose, and nightshade (do not consume, handle with care!)

Crystals: ravenite, yeomanite, schorl, arsenopyrite, harlequin opal, black opal, skye marble, pyrolusite, biotite, feldspar, black agate, hematite, smoky quartz, bloodstone, onyx, charoite, black obsidian, labradorite, shungite, and black tourmaline

Animals: crow, raven, horse, eel, rook, serpent, and wolf

Incense: frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, rose, cedar, juniper, and dragon’s blood 

Practices: death witchcraft, spirit work, divination, shadow work, ancestor worship, psychic abilities, and necromancy

Colours: red, black, white, blue, and green

Numbers: 3 and 6

Zodiac: Scorpio 

Tarot: The High Priestess, The Tower, Queen of Swords, The Devil, Justice, and Death

Planet: Moon

Days: Monday, Imbolc, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain, Halloween, and full moons

Parents: Cailitin and Ernmas

Siblings: Ériu, Banba, Fódla, Gnim, Coscar, Fiacha, and Oll

Partner: The Dagda and an unnamed shapeshifting goddess

Children: Mechi

MISC:

Crows and ravens: the Morrigan is often associated with crows or ravens due to her nature as a deity of death, fate, and transformation. In Irish mythology, crows or ravens were often seen as messengers between the worlds of the living and the dead, and could be seen as omens of impending change or transformation. For the Morrigan, these birds served as her messengers and helped her carry out her duties as a deity of war, fate, and the supernatural. Additionally, the Morrigan herself was sometimes depicted as a crow or raven in the form of a woman.

Death: she is often associated with death because she is seen as a deity of fate and transformation, which can include death and rebirth. In Irish mythology, she is often depicted as a battle goddess who wields a spear or sword, and is seen as a bringer of violence and change. She is also associated with the concept of death as a natural and inevitable part of life, and is sometimes seen as a guide for the souls of the dead as they cross over to the afterlife.

War: in Irish mythology, she was often seen as a fierce and powerful warrior, who would appear in the form of a crow or raven to guide and aid the soldiers of the Tuatha de Danann, a group of gods and mythological beings. She was often invoked by soldiers in order to bring them victory in battle and could also be seen as a symbol of the chaos and destruction that can occur during war.

Triple goddess: she is often associated with the triple goddess archetype due to her connection with the number three and her role as a goddess of transformation and female empowerment. In Celtic mythology, the number three was often seen as sacred and powerful, and the Morrigan is sometimes depicted as embodying these three aspects of femininity: maiden, mother, and crone. This association reflects her nature as a powerful and multifaceted deity who encompasses the different phases of a woman's life, from youth and fertility to wisdom and maturity.

Samhain: in Celtic mythology, Samhain is believed to be a time when the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead becomes thin, allowing the spirits of the deceased to return to the world of the living. The Morrigan, as a goddess of death and transformation, is seen as playing an important role during this time, guiding and assisting the souls of the dead on their journey to the afterlife.

Magic: was seen as a powerful force that could wield the energy and power of these natural forces, and the Morrigan was often invoked as a source of magical power and insight during certain rituals and spells. Additionally, the Morrigan is sometimes depicted as a sorcerous figure in some myths, casting spells or curses and using her supernatural abilities to influence events on the mortal plane.

FACTS ABOUT THE MORRIGAN:

She owns a herd of enchanted and magical cattle. 

Contrary to some interpretations, the Morrigan is not necessarily seen as an evil or destructive deity. In many myths, she is depicted as a protective and wise figure who aids and guides heroes on their journeys.

She is sometimes portrayed as a shape-shifter, able to take on the form of a crow or other animals.

The Morrigan is often associated with the number three, representing the three aspects of maiden, mother, and crone.

She is also associated with the Fae and the Banshee—a creature that generally takes on the form of an old woman who wails in mourning to announce the coming death of someone in the family.

The name "Morrigan" comes from Old Irish and means "phantom queen" or "great queen."

She is often associated with ravens or crows, which were seen as her messengers between the worlds of the living and the dead.

The Morrigan is known for appearing in the form of a woman with long, flowing hair, sometimes carrying a spear and/or a shield.

HOW TO INVOKE THE MORRIGAN:

Working with the Morrigan often involves building a relationship of mutual respect and trust with her. You can approach working with her in the following ways:

Research and study her mythology, folklore, and symbology to gain a deeper understanding of her nature and characteristics.

Set up an altar or sacred space dedicated to the Morrigan, and make regular offerings to her.

Perform rituals or spells in her honor to seek her guidance and power.

Meditate or visualize her presence in your life, and work on developing a direct channel of communication with her.

PRAYER FOR THE MORRIGAN:

“Hail Morrigan, maiden, mother, and crone.  We call upon you, great and powerful deity, to guide us on our path, and protect us from harm. Teach us to be strong and fearless in the face of adversity and help us to find balance in our lives.”

“Bless our endeavors, and grant us success in all we do. In your name, I give thanks for your presence in our lives. Hail to you, the Morrigan.”

SIGNS THAT THE MORRIGAN IS CALLING YOU:

Repeatedly seeing signs of crows or ravens, which are associated with the Morrigan.

Feeling a strong connection to the themes of war, fate, and sovereignty.

Having vivid dreams or visions of the Morrigan or her symbols (e.g. a raven, a battle flag, etc).

Feeling drawn to read or learn about the Morrigan or Celtic mythology.

Experiencing strong emotions or changes in behavior that feel linked to the energy of the Morrigan.

Feeling the urge to explore or embrace warlike or competitive activities (e.g. sports, martial arts, strategy games).

Finding yourself drawn to stories of powerful women, goddesses, or wanting to honour and empower yourself.

Having a sudden urge to explore your own shadow or unconscious and to confront and transform it.

A sudden urge to create or engage in art, poetry, or music that connects to the Morrigan’s energy and symbolism.

OFFERINGS:

Red meat.

Mead. 

Red wine poured into the ground. 

Apples. 

Milk. 

Whiskey. 

Storm water

Crow or raven feathers. 

Knives and daggers. 

Scrying. 

Artwork and poetry. 

Red foods. 

Deep green, black and red stones/crystals. 

Honey. 

Dark chocolate. 

Coins. 

Studying Celtic mythology. 

Blood (especially menstrual blood). 

Traditional Irish foods. 

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Creating sigils or magickal symbols associated with the Morrigan and her aspects (such as battle, war, death, etc) and charging them with your intention and energy.

Performing war dances, warrior rites, and ceremonies of protection and victory.

Paint your nails black or red while thinking of her. 

Shadow work. 

Exploring magic and divination related to the Morrigan, including the use of rune stones, scrying, and spirit communication.

Draw or paint her. 

Participating in activities where you are willing to take risks and venture into the unknown, as the Morrigan is known for pushing individuals to embrace their destiny and seize control of their life.

Respecting the dead. 

Working to protect and uphold your own personal sovereignty and destiny, and resisting outside influence or control.

Make a playlist that is dedicated to her, or listen to music that reminds you of her. 

Lighting a black candle. 

Feeding your local murder (crows). 

Celebrating the changing of the seasons and honoring the cycles of life and death.

Praying and making offerings to the Morrigan, seeking her guidance and power for your magical and spiritual practice.

Screaming your heart out when alone in the woods. 

Performing blessings and healing rituals for fresh water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, and streams, to honor the Morrigan’s association with water.

Standing up for yourself. 

Exercising (especially if it’s challenging). 

Celebrate Samhain. 

[astra-ravana]

Necromancer's Tool Kit

A quick run down of tools that facilitate and enhance communication with the dead and spirits as well as helpful deities/entities to work with for this purpose. Always remember, do your research before attempting any spirit/death work. This realm of practice carries real danger for the inexperienced.

Necromantic Herbs:

• Mullein

• Wormwood

• Cedar

• Dittany of Crete

• Aconite

• Yew

• Mugwort

• Copal

• Willow

• Tobacco

• Cypress

• Myrrh

• Apple

• Graveyard Mold

• Mandrake

• Birch

• Bay Laurel

• Chervil

• Lavender

• Marygold

• Asphodel

• Thyme

• American Sycamore

• Elder

• Dandelion

• Marshmallow Root

• Rowan

• Fumitory

Crystals for Necromancy:

• Vivianite

• Iolite

• Corrundum

• Pietersite

• Opal (especially Black Opal)

• Black Moonstone

• Labradorite

• Tourmaline

• Charoite

• Lapis

• Obsidian

• Quartz

Useful Necromancy Tools:

• Pendulum

• Scrying ball or mirror (ideally obsidian or black glass)

• Tarot/Oracle cards

• Salt

• Black Salt

• Athame

• Bones (especially skulls)

• Talking board

• Dowsing rods

• Your blood

• Stang/summoning stave or wand

• Head and neck coverings (such as a cloak)

• Candles

• Coins (as a basic offering)

Necromantic Spirits and Death Gods:

• Hekate

• Melinoe

• Anubis

• Bune

• Lilith

• Osiris

• Hel

• Hades

• Persephone

• Thanatos

• Bifrons

• Eurynome

• Odin

• Murmur

• Pluto

• Freyja

• Yama

• Badba

• Lucifer

• Morrigan

• Azazel

• Donn

• Bael

• Macaria

• Kali

• Ereshkigal

• Santa Muerte

• Atropos

• Samael

• Aminon

• Moranna

• Apollo

• Mania

• Lucifuge Rofocale

• Charron

Relevant Sigils:

To invoke spirits and ghosts as well as banish them.

Easily communicate with spirits.

Cemetery Sigil. Leave at the cemetary gates along with an offering.

The Key of Hell. 18th century symbol that opens spiritual doorways.

Psychopomp sigil for ease of passing for those who have died.

[hazel-not-wong]

MORRIGAN HEADCANONS

morrigan's left-handed, but was horribly abused trained out of it

she's an incredible swimmer, with breaststroke being her best (therefore, the broad shoulders)

she often communicates with the dead, and one time dragged oscar wilde into lit class her to prove that dorian gray and basil hallward were NOT just 'best friends'. he was not happy.

she can shadow travel and mirror hop, although anah has banned her from doing both because it causes AWFUL nosebleeds.

she shadow travels and mirror hops anyway.

no matter what baz says, and even though her legs are short, she is still an accomplished ballet dancer. her grandmother insisted on it.

just ignore the fact that her father was also trained it. she never wants to see her father in tights again.

she actually has very childish tastes in books - alice in wonderland, the wind in the willows, peter pan and the secret garden

[willowwormwood]

All my drawings for Artfight 2024!

Character names and owners under the cut!

Taefel belongs to sutexii on Artfight, @ sutexii on Tumblr

Papierówka belongs to nepook on Artfight, @ swampthingnepook on Tumblr

Shyla belongs to Faeyyaa on Artfight

Cree belongs to pianobelt on Artfight, @ pbeltarts on Tumblr

Verity Noblesse belongs to thestarfishface on Artfight, @ thestarfishface on Tumblr

Kadamir belongs to willowbone on Artfight, @ willow-bone-art on Tumblr

My character Morrigan, and Lažgo who belongs to flockofbirds on Artfight, @ flockobirds on Tumblr

Lyra Mantalos belongs to bluespryte on Artfight, @ amvletcoin on Tumblr

Dani belongs to Soturisi on Artfight, @ soturisi on Tumblr

Caramel (Etamin) belongs to mioko_san on Artfight, @ mioko-san on Tumblr

[acronym-chaos]

The Web Inspired ID Pack

[PT: The Web Inspired ID Pack].

[ID: A purple thin line divider shaded at the bottom. End ID].

Names

[PT: Names].

Arachne, Ariadne, Asa, Asher, Bartholomew, Cecilia, Celeste, Charlotte, Circe, Corbin, Cordelia, Damian, Darius, Delilah, Desdemona, Dominic, Elysia, Endora, Esmeralda, Felix, Gossamer, Helena, Idris, Inara, Iseult, Julian, Lavinia, Lucinda, Lysandra, Medea, Morgana, Morrigan, Nadine, Rhea, Rowan, Selene, Soren, Sybil, Talitha, Victor, Willow

Pronouns

[PT: Pronouns].

Ar/ Ach / Arachs; Bi / Bind / Binds; Co / Cord / Cords; Creep / Creep / Creeps; En / Tangle / Tangles; Go / Goss / Gosses; Lure / Lure / Lures; Mesh / Mesh / Meshes; Net / Net / Nets; Sna / Snare / Snares; Pin / Pin / Pins; Silk / Silk / Silks; Spi / Spin / Spins; Stra / Strand / Strands; Stri / String / Strings; Tang / Tangle / Tangles; Thread / Thread / Threads; Twis / Twist / Twists; Web / Web / Webs; Wea / Weave / Weaves;

Titles

[PT: Titles].

An Architect of Intrigue; A Spinner of Lies; A Weaver of Fate; The Alluring Ensnarer; The Manipulative Planner; The One Who Entangles; The Patient Predator; The Puppetmaster; The Silk Weaver; The Spinner of Webs; The Subtle Schemer; The Tangled Manipulator; The Web that Binds; The Weaver of Secrets; The Whisperer in the Web; [Pronoun] Who Controls the Web; [Pronoun] Who Spins the Threads; [Pronoun] Who Weaves Deceit

[ID: A purple thin line divider shaded at the bottom, end ID]

Requested by anon!

Also tagging: @pronoun-arc @id-pack-archive

[opalsimmer]

Between Life & Death (LP)

Meet Lucia Morrigan. A young adult sim who enjoys the outdoors and is self-assured, with a love for the macabre that sets her apart.

TW: This story will (obviously) touch on subjects like death/dying. It also involves some drama but it’s all within how the sims works with some added imagined stories. If its not possible in the sims, it won’t happen in my gameplay so to say. Only mods I use is for aesthetics/posing & mccc & CAS cc

(1/?) Introduction

Lucia has always been eager to learn and face whatever challenges come her way. She learned that from her parents, Esther and Adam Morrigan. When she was younger, she knew that her parents were a bit different than the rest. Her mother worked as a medium, offering readings at home in the evenings while her father, though different from her mother in beliefs, shared many similarities with her. He was a skeptic, and yet he worked as an undertaker at the local graveyard in Willow Creek. As Lucia grew older, she figured he stayed a skeptic to keep himself sane during his shifts. Anyhow, her parents contrasting views taught her to keep an open mind - one grounded in practicality, yet curious about the unknown.

Growing up in a house where life and death were frequent topics at the dinner table, Lucia developed a natural comfort with the darker side of things. Her mother's intuition and her father's pragmatism shaped her into someone who could handle life's uncertainties with confidence and curiosity. Now that she and her parents are moving, Lucia is ready to embrace a new chapter, where life and death are never too far apart.

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• Note: This LP is just going to be about playing the new expansion with a bit of imagination to bring more life to the sims in the story. Im very new to tumblr and not to mention simblr, so this is a first for me!

[garlandedspirits]

tagged by @imyselfamstrange to list 5 of my favorite songs and tag 10 people, thank you so much for tagging me, and sorry for the late reply ! ❤️ There's too many songs to pick overall, so I'm gonna go with my top 5 favourite songs I first heard this year

Honorable mentions: Suspended in Dusk - Type O-Negative, The Willow Maid - Erutan, Solitude - Black Sabbath, Ye Jacobites - Quilty

5. Drømte Mig En Drøm - Louise Fribo

4. The Curse of Feanor - Blind Guardian

3. Drunk in Blossom Shade - Chen Haoyu

2. Cold the Wind Blows (The Unquiet Grave) - The Morrigan

1. Ti Sento - Matia Bazar

tagging: @stoertebeker  @thelovelygods @pasdetrois @moramaisis  @ladyfromshalott @les-roses-du-mal @diioonysus @streamlet and @arkashas and @nocnitsa (and if anyone else want to, consider yourself tagged my me!)

[annoyed-galaxy]

Something I really happy about is while all three of my DA protagonists seem similar in their personalities, their flaws are pretty different.

Feril is a cocky, carefree, young girl who just wanted to learn how to fight with swords rather than be locked up in the tower and have magic be the only thing she could do. She was pretty good with her magic, a star pupil. But she didn't even care about it. She just wanted to learn swordplay. Then she gets a chance to be free, live that very dream, and then is immediately confronted with death. It's all around her. The responsibility of stopping the Blight falls primarily on her shoulders.

She becomes afraid. She doesn't really show it to her friends because she needs to be their fearless leader. But deep down, she is terrified of it all. What if she fails? What if she can't prove Loghain's treachery? Everyone is depending on her. Her hair goes white both because of the taint but also because of the huge amount of stress piling on her. On the eve of the Battle for Denerim, she's so terrified that she's going to die. She doesn't want to die. That's why she leaps at Morrigan's proposal almost immediately, but she feels awful asking Alistair to do the Dark Ritual. She feels selfish because she doesn't want to die and wants to spend the rest of her life with Alistair. She covers that fear with a cocky smile, of course, but it is deeply rooted in her.

Seth is similar in terms of jokes and slapping a smile on his face in front of danger or threats. It seems like he doesn't give a shit about anything in the world. To some, he may even seem unsympathetic, even unempathetic. But he does care. He cares so much about his friends and his family, going so far to protect Anders from everyone who would see him dead after what he did.

But Seth knows he most likely isn't going to have a long life. He's cursed with some horrible affliction that is killing him literally everyday. Without sustaining himself via blood magic, he will just die. So why would Seth let most things bother him? He appears to not care, because he thinks he's going to die anyways. He's fatalistic. He tries to hide it all behind his jokes and laughs, keeping a smile on his face for all to see. Rarely does that mask fall, in front of Varric of Anders. Only they really know the extent of Seth's depression. He toes the line of death constantly and only his friends pull him along. That depression gets worse when his sister dies, Carver goes to the Wardens, and his mother dies. The saddest people usually smile the most, and that is true for Seth Hawke.

Willow is pretty gruff at first, but she kinda warms up to all her friends. She's been through a lot. Her clan kicked her out solely because they were paranoid and thought she was some horrible omen. She was cursed and abused. A spirit came to her and possessed her. Yet, when she joins the Inquisition, Willow finds a purpose. While she doesn't necessarily like all the attention she's getting, she realizes she's now in a position of power to change the world for the better. Everything she saw in her exile, the corruption, the horrible people, the starving children, and abused. She could help everyone, show them the Chantry was a horrible thing. She starts to smile more now that she has friends. She makes jokes more often and sometimes laughs in the face of danger, too.

But she's angry. Maker, she's so angry. Willow has the shortest temper of all the protagonists. She's quick to rage and quick to engage in violence or shouting matches. Thank the Maker Josephine exists for noble delegations. Willow sees the unfairness in the world and it makes her angry, reminds her of her own abuse. She wants to change it all. Part of that rage and feeling may also come from Lailani, the spirit inside her, but it still affects her. Her short temper is well known, but so is her charity. She's helped so many people, but the world is such a horrible place that it angers her.

Laughter and smiling and jokes is something all three of my Dragon Age protagonists use to hide their deep fear, depression, and anger. All three of them put on this mask for the world because they have too. Especially for Feril and Willow who have to save the world. Seth does it more because he doesn't want to worry his friends, but also, what's the point of letting them know that he could die any moment without blood magic.

I don't know yet whether my Rook will be the same. Purple dialogue is back so they'll probably be the same on that front, but in terms of their flaw, I don't know yet. Have to see what Veilguard brings.

[saryoak]

Offerings to The Morrigan

Who is The Morrigan?

The Morrigain is the goddess of death and war, and made up of three sisters (Badb and Macha and Nemain) she is also the goddess of destiny and battle. The three sisters can also act independently. The Morrigan appears as a raven before great battles, waiting to carry away the carrion and bones of the dead. She is also a goddess of feminine power, shadows, wisdom and the darkness of death. 

Offerings to The Morrigan

- Cloves - Red wine - Red meat  - Red and black candles  - Crow/raven/black feathers - Sage  - Black peppercorn - Weeping willow branches, leaves, or willow woven crafts - Storm water 

[heathtrash]

tww drabble exchange team! i have here a list of media that i’m very fond of for secret drabble purposes (i.e. any hallowe’en costumes or maybe crossover if you can make it work?? some of these are definitely here for costume purposes only). i realise that not everyone knows all the stuff i’m into and i don’t even talk about all of these on a daily basis. i hope you can find some common ground so we can be unwell about these characters together! you can go with a very subtle reference or like a full-on whatever your brain comes up with, as per my chaos request

you can use these however you wish—individual characters as costumes (or random crossover)—or couples costumes. ship them cross-media if you like??? with media that contains m/f, cross-dressing is very welcome unless stated otherwise (in which case i probably don’t want the male character(s)). anywhere i’ve put a ship name, assume the individual characters are up for grabs too

i’ve probably forgotten something, so if you’re like, “what about _?” send me an anon and i’ll let you know if it’s something i like or don’t mind receiving a reference for!

101 Dalmatians (Cruellanita)

Battlestar Galactica (Starbuck)

Beauty & the Beast (cross-dressed)

Buffy (Buffy/Faith, Willow/Tara)

Carmen Sandiego (series. i love Julia Argent SO much. you have no idea. also Carmen of course. and whatever their ship name is)

Carol (Carol/Therese)

Charmed

Critical Role (Imodna, Vexleth, Beaujester, Beauyasha. no m/f cross-dressing here actually)

The Devil Wears Prada (Mirandy only)

Discworld (any of the witches (main series. I don’t know Tiffany Aching yet) - i don’t ship them but they’re fun. also Susan Sto Helit hhhhhhh)

Doctor Who (except 10th Doctor. Jenny/Vastra, 13/River, 13/Missy)

Downton Abbey (Lady Mary/Baxter my beloved)

Dracula (novel. the ladies. idk. i love vampires)

Dragon Age (only played origins so far but i love Leliana, Morrigan, Wynne)

Enchanted

Frozen (Elsamaren. Elsa & Anna only if they’re not portrayed by a romantic ship)

Gentleman Jack

GLOW (Ruth/Debbie but i love all these gays)

Hacks (Deborah/Ava)

Hades (the game. idk i love Nyx, Artemis, Aphrodite. all of the ladies)

His Dark Materials (Marisa Coulter/Mary Malone only)

Homestuck (if you pick this you’re so cursed (affectionate). Rosemary or any f/f ship. but heck, anything if you’re this committed)

The Incredibles (Edna Mode, Helen Parr)

Jane Austen (any novel)

Jane Eyre

Kim Possible (Kim/Shego)

Lady Dimitrescu

Lady Felicia Montague from Father Brown

A League of Their Own (any)

Little Witch Academia (i love Ursula Callistis)

The Locked Tomb (Griddlehark, any)

Lolly Willowes

Maleficent/Briar Rose

The Marvellous Mrs Maisel (Miriam/Susie)

Mary Poppins

Mass Effect (Liara/femshep, Chakwas/femshep, any f/f)

Matilda (Jennifer Honey)

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (Phryne, Mac)

Ms Valerie Frizzle

The Mummy (Evelyn/cross-dressed Jonathan. or better yet, Evelyn/Meela from Returns)

Nintendo (Zelda, Link, Rosalina, Samus, Peach, Daisy)

Orlando (character by Virginia Woolf)

Phantom of the Opera (Christine/cross-dressed Phantom)

Rebecca (Mrs Danvers/Rebecca, Mrs Danvers/narrator)

Ride the musical

Sailor Moon (any f/f but i’m also into the idea of cross-dressed Tuxedo Mask)

Scooby-Doo (Velma/Daphne)

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Catradora but any f/f ships)

Star Trek (Kiradax, J7, Jadzia Dax/Lenara Kahn, Christine Chapel/anyone, literally whatever f/f)

Star Wars (movies/series. Dedra Meero/Arihnda Pryce. Padmé Amidala/Satine Kryze. Sabine Wren/Shin Hati. i do not know what happens in the majority of the novels. any other f/f you can imagine or some fun cross-dressing)

Steven Universe (Pearl my beloved. anything f/f but i’m not that interested in Steven or the human characters)

Tangled (Cassunzel)

Ugly Betty (i don’t have any ships idk)

Wednesday and The Addams Family (Wednesday/Enid, Morticia/cross-dressed Gomez)

The Well of Loneliness

The Wheel of Time (Moiraine/Siuan)

Wicked (Gelphie)

The Witcher (Yennaia)

Wuthering Heights

Xena/Gabrielle

non-fandom specific:

any legendary historical ladies (Joan of Arc, Julie d’Aubigny)

any generic costumes that aren’t gross (i.e. poacher/prey animal, ball and chain. basically anything that has you asking if the cishets are okay)

[citadelstorage]

Muses 2

Franchises that are listed without any characters before it means any character from that property is available.

Video Games: (Mass Effect) Ranni, Miquella, Malenia, Nepheli Loux, Roderika, Rellana, Rennala, Melina, Millicent, Marika (Elden Ring) Powder, Jinx, Vi, Kayle, Caitlyn, Mel, Ambessa (LoL/Arcane) Cortana (Halo) Ada-1, Eris Morn (Destiny) Cole, Morrigan, Josephine, Cassandra, Lilianna, Serah (Dragon Age) Aloy, Beta (Horizon) D.Va, Tracer, Widowmaker, Mercy, Mei, Sombra (Overwatch) Mayor, Isabella, Ankha, Raymond (Animal Crossing) Raven, Tang Yun, Jacob, Laura (Dislyte) Kris, Chara, Frisk, Toriel, Asriel, Ralsie, Susie (Undertale/Deltarune) Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Red XIII (Final Fantasy) Cass, Lone Survivor, Courier 6, Rex, Roxxie, Veronica, Strong (Fallout) (The Coffin of Andy and Leyley) Ciri, Yennefer, Triss, Geralt (Witcher 3) Chel (Portal) Shadowheart, Karlach (Baldur's Gate 3) Zelda, Urbosa, Link (Wolf Link), Link (BotW), Bokoblin (Legend of Zelda) Bowsette, Peach, Rosalina, Boo (Mario) Ellie, Joel (The Last of Us) Lillith, Maya, Tiny Tina, Moxxi, Ava, Angel, Amara (Borderlands)

YouTube Original Shows: Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang, Pyrrha, Raven, Oscar, Whitley, Winter, Kali, Penny, Neo, Cardin, Grimm, Summer, Willow (RWBY) Charlie, Loona, Moxie, Millie, Miss Mayberry, Katie Killjoy, Angel Dust, Stella, Octavia (Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss)

Original Characters: Jacwyn, Samael, Tink, Dew, Midan

Original Fandom Characters: Legion Assassin: Venus Gaius Aureleus (Fallout New Vegas) Werewolf: Wil of Leta (Witcher 3) Dovabear (Skyrim) Varren: Skrilk (Mass Effect) Loth-cat: Alpha (Star Wars) Ralts/Kirlia/Gardevoir: Rals (Pokémon) Ursaring: Ursa (Pokémon) Vaporeon: Vapor (Pokémon) Houndoom: Hoon (Pokémon) Pokékid: Franklin (Pokémon)

Mythology: Artemis, Athena (Greek)

Lewd Comics (If the creators see this and want me to stop then I will): Genwyn (Jay Naylor)

Books: (Artemis Fowl)