#myr legacy

[honeysulani]

[lazarish]

Dr. Hickory: Allow me to make the introductions. This is Sir Campion Rose.

Campion: It still feels strange to hear myself called that.

Mr. Grove: A pleasure. I am Hemlock Grove, and this is my associate, Dr. Myrtle Watsonia.

[procrastinatingsoicanreadfanfics]

Corlys Velaryon NSFW Alphabet

summary: it's in the title :)

notes: why is writing fanfic so easy compared to original works :///

warnings: written with afab!reader in mind, smut, mentions of corlys' god complex

tagged: @majesticwren @obsessiveformiyatwins @levithestripper @cookielovesbook-akie  @a-beaverhousen @ilikeitbetterangsty (hmu to be added/removed!)

masterlist | requests are OPEN!

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

He knows his size. That’s all I’m gonna say. Takes care of you real good, massages you if you feel sore.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

He likes his hands, especially his fingers. Also knows exactly what his ringed hands do to you, and uses it to his full advantage.

Loves your ass. Corlys is definitely into spanking, and it shows.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

All this talk of legacy makes me 100% sure that he always cums inside.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

Wants to fuck you on every centimeter of Driftmark, and then some.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

He’s seen the world, of course he’s experienced (also he’s a dilf so…)

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

It’s a tie between anal and doggy. He really does love your ass, and anal is a way to be super super close to you. Doggy is just for the view tbh.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

He’s a serious person, and that translates into the bedroom.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Definitely has a manscaping kit from Lys.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

I think he’d be surprisingly romantic and gentle with you, but then he notices the size difference between your head and his hands and…

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

While he’s away, he does it to relieve himself, but he doesn’t need that when you’re there.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Size kink, breeding kink, bondage and dom/sub dynamics

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

Anywhere really, as long as it’s not public

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

A display of power from you gets him a little bit excited tbh. It’s more pride than anything, but he still finds it hot.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

Share you. You’re his, and it should stay that way. Also, he wouldn’t enjoy subbing or being tied up, but he loves it on you.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Prefers giving, like the man he is. He’s also disgustingly good at it.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Look at him. He does whatever gets your brain mushy.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Seldom, if there’s been a long time period without seeing each other.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

As long as the risks aren’t any of his No’s he’s okay with experimenting (on you)

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

Lasts forever. He needs a little rebound time, but he could go at it all night.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

He’s traveled the world, so I’d assume he’s brought some stuff back.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

Loves to tease you. As said, he wants you to be a little cockdumb. Especially if you’re very powerful normally, there’s something about you being a babbling mess for him that just gets him going

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

Silent and deadly

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

Brings you lingerie from Lys and Myr to tear it apart

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

He knows his size, and his size is big :)

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Pretty high I’d say. He needs it, especially if he’s had a long day.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

He takes care of you for a while, but as soon as you’re cuddling together, he’s gone

[jones-friend]

MH3 is dropping and while its a bloated set of raw power to keep legacy sets cycling with some truly heinous new cards I’ve seen zero buzz over the coolest new print Herigast.

You might get sidetracked by red’s lack of self preservation enough to forget that monored is one of the best artifact builds in the business. Sacrificing artifacts is their bread and butter with lots of spicy death triggers and artifacts have built in ways to recur creatures to hand and cast them again. Plus all your relevant emerge creatures are artifacts so there are no color costs to keep up with!

Imposing Grandeur wheels out your hand for a whopping 9 cards.

Scrap Trawler lets emerges recur older sacrifices to keep the engine going.

A T2 mana rock, T3 solemn, T4 cast Heri and draw a card.

Metalwork discounts itself with your artifact support AND sacrifices artifacts from the gy AND recurs itself.

Junk Diver is a 3 mana recursion, here overpaying for Myr Retriever (run both) actually benefits you.

Wurmcoil has a good mana cost AND sac effect.

Myr Battlesphere puts a whole field out for you.

Su Chi gives you 16 mana. 8 from its mana value on emerge and 8 when it dies.

[diamondperfumes]

Analysis on how Daenerys is the antithesis of Old Valyria, which somehow leads to the conclusion that her death is the rightful ending because it'll signify the "true end" of Valyria, is odd for two main reasons:

House Targaryen aren't the only ethnic Valyrians left in the world. In Westeros there is still House Velaryon and House Celtigar. In Essos there are countless ethnic Valyrians, a diaspora spread across Lys, Volantis, Myr, Tyrosh, Pentos, Qohor, and Lorath. Volantis fashions itself as the inheritor of the Valyrian legacy. And even if Dany defeats the Old Blood of Volantis (which I believe she will), ethnic Valyrians aren't going to drop dead just because Dany dies. (Whether the idea that all Valyrians should die is truly progressive is a question I leave up to fans––personally, I think GRRM depicts the Westerosi murdering Rego Draz after blaming him for the spread of The Shivers, during Jaehaerys I's reign, and the Westerosi alienating Larra Rogare of Lys, prompting her to leave her husband and children, as bad things––but even logistically and practically speaking, Dany is not the "last Valyrian.")

What is a "progressive" culture in Westeros? Braavos, a capitalist city, seems to be the only place that fits the ASOIAF fandom's standards of progressiveness. I suppose Dorne does too, if fans steadfastly ignore all the ways George problematizes that (which fans tend to, at least on here). Most, if not all, the cultures and ethnic groups depicted in Planetos have perpetuated a combination of slavery, conquest, genocide, mass murder, wars for dominion over the land, feudal casteism, exploitation of the commoners, and of course, patriarchy. Can fans even identify concrete "progressive" traits of the different Westerosi regions, from the North to the Iron Islands to the Westerlands to the Stormlands to the Riverlands to the Crownlands to the Vale? If the idea is that Daenerys has to die to put a rest to the oppression of Valyrian culture, which cultures are left that inherit a progressive mantle?

Again I don't have a grand conclusion to this post. Consider these as questions to ponder over.

[westeroslive]

when  the  sun  rises  in  the  west,   the  gods  eyes  are  drawn.  may  the  seven  have  mercy  upon  you  as  we  welcome  you  to  court,   prince-admiral varunan moraqos, princess mayari dagareon !   now  a  victim  of  the  court,  the  bards  compare  your  beauty  to  dev patel, jane de leon  as  you  play  the  game  in  the  midst  of  seasoned  nobles.

behave  and  follow  the  queen's  word  written  in  our  checklist  and  submit  your  account  within  24  hours.  

࣪𓏲ּ ֶָ 𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗 ⁝ dev patel, thirty-four, cis man, he / him. announcing the arrival of VARUNAN of house MORAQOS, the PRINCE-ADMIRAL OF MYR. whispers among the court name them to be both VIGOROUS and MERCILESS in disposition, and those closest to them speak to their interests in hobby. if we bards could compose a song for them, it might tell stories of you exist a truth seeker—your mind is a scalpel designed to cut through the mendacity and take inventory; you probe and push pressure points—unrelenting in your desire for answers, to you , everyone is a riddle that you must decipher by tearing away the flesh and exposing the viscera; you assess their internal structure for any signs of decay and lie in wait —ready to strike when least expected, there is glory to be had and it is yours for the taking—insatiable ambition coupled with the moreish taste of legacy and all of its golden entrapments; you have inherited your father’s unwavering dedication to power. the seven whisper to their most devout queen as she sleeps, making her question where their loyalties truly lie. are they right to whisper? for their loyalties truly lie with HOUSE MORAQOS. ( ooc : day )

𓏲ּ ֶָ 𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗 ⁝ jane de leon, twenty-six, cis woman, she / her. announcing the arrival of MAYARI of house DAGAREON, the PRINCESS OF ESSOS. whispers among the court name them to be both REFINED and ILLUSORY in disposition, and those closest to them speak to their interests in hobby. if we bards could compose a song for them, it might tell stories of you belong to the pantheon—inherited godliness; born of ichor and nectar—excellence comes organically, you are your begetter’s gilded weapon; designed to beguile—to act as both the serpent and the forbidden fruit, you are idealization given form; both galatea and pandora—you were chiseled and forged, you are treated as one would a possession; something to be coveted and hoarded away—they do not see you for what you truly are; they do not notice the blade—flowing silks hiding poison-laced steel. the seven whisper to their most devout queen as she sleeps, making her question where their loyalties truly lie. are they right to whisper? for their loyalties truly lie with HOUSE DAGAREON. ( ooc : day )

[beyondmistland]

Do you think Robert Baratheon was actually haunted by the memory of Elia’s children in the Lannister red cloaks, in the same way Ned Stark and Thoros of Myr were?

"I see no babes, only dragonspawn" sounds like a pretty firm no, which is important for a whole host of reasons. One, it further complicates the legacy of Robert's Rebellion, which would be pretty cut-and-dry were it not for Tywin's involvement. Two, it shows us one of the important ways Ned differs from Robert, thereby setting up a number of Ned's actions later in the book (resigning the Handship in protest, warning Cersei to flee, making a false confession, etc.). Three, it shows us that Robert is neither The Good King nor The Caligula but something closer to real life, which can also be seen in how the aforementioned quote contrasts with what Tywin says in Tyrion VI of ASOS ("And Robert's relief was palpable. As stupid as he was, even he knew that Rhaegar's children had to die if his throne was ever to be secure. Yet he saw himself as a hero, and heroes do not kill children.") as well as what Robert himself says on his deathbed in Eddard XIII of AGOT ("The girl. Daenerys. Only a child, you were right … that's why, the girl … the gods sent the boar … sent to punish me …").

Thanks for the question, anon

[emcads]

some notes on my newly minted a/soiaf au, mostly for my own reference

Lord Rafael de Sevilla is a warlord of Braavos who commands a respectable fleet of ships and pays allegiance to the Sealord. He himself commands a large, 2-deck dromond as flagship named The Talion, which formerly belonged to the royal fleet at Dragonstone as (under the name Sea Falcon) but was abandoned in the stepstones with her entire crew lost to the butterfly fever. she still bears Targaryen colors, with a dark hull and sails dyed red rather than the traditional Braavosi purple –– as such, she can occasionally be mistaken for a royal Westerosi ship. Esmeralda remains with Rafael almost constantly, and serves as an officer on The Talion when at sea. Rafael's right hand is a Tyroshi lieutenant by the name of Luis Montoya, who has died the tips of his mustache and beard maroon.

The Sevillas have a legacy as an ancient family of Myr, having built their wealth through trade, particularly in lace, fire wine, and fruit. Unlike much of Myr, the family did not utilize enslaved or Unsullied labor, which attracted attention from freemen and fostered rebellions among other enslaved populations in Myr. Although Rafael did not campaign for the end of slavery personally, considering such revolutionary sentiment as a threat to his own power, the lord's influence, along with the richness of their holdings, threatened the rule of the magisters. When Gabriel chose a formerly enslaved Naathi bride, Zephyranthe, and named his daughter his heir, the magisters were incited to turn against Rafael (though unwilling to dirty their own hands) Hired sellswords killed Gabriel and Zephyranthe, and razed their home and set fire to Rafael's fleet, of which only one ship survived. Rafael escaped with Esmeralda, only a child, and her Naathi nurse, on this ship and fled to Braavos.

The Sevilla family have worshiped R'hllor for generations, Esmeralda included. After the fire, from which they were both reborn, their faith grows ever-stronger: Don Rafael believes that Esmeralda's unlikely survival marks her as uniquely protected by the Lord of Light, and sends her to study in Volantis as a ward where she becomes practiced in the arts of the faith. But she rejects the prospect of giving herself over entirely to the Temple and flees to Braavos to find freedom with her grandfather as a teen. Having since grown to adulthood in Braavos she also acknowledges deities such as The Merling King, The Moon-Pale Maiden, and the love goddess of Lys, although they rank far below the Red God. she tends to believe in their suspicions, rather than dutiful practice.

While in Braavos, Esmeralda trained extensively in the water dance style of swordfighting, and became a better swordsman than even her grandfather (who was schooled in a heavy-handed, old-school warrior style of combat, as opposed to the deadly elegance of Braavosi dueling). though she is not technically a bravo (as Lord Rafael cherishes her much too closely to let her be so reckless in silly fights) she adopts many of their attitudes, including their sense of style. Esmeralda tends to either dress traditionally, in the style of a Myrish lady, or crossdressing as a swaggering bravo with sword on her hip. she has a Volantene flame of R'hllor tattooed on her hip, in commemoration of her faith as well as the slaughter that lead to her true birth.

Politically, the pair of them seek to enact revenge on the magisters and their abetters, within Myr and the other Free Cities. Lord Rafael is very careful to maneuver through channels of power and to leave the chosen target vulnerable before any physical violence is enacted; Esmeralda tends to err on the side of bodily impulse, whether that be violence or seduction to achieve what she wants. Rafael also wants to see Esmeralda restored to the proper status owed to her, and aims to marry her well, which is easier achieved as they grow more successful, restore their wealth, and ruin their opponents in Myr, but occasionally threatened by their forays into less-legitimate violence and piracy. Esmeralda has less ambitious goals in that regard, and would much prefer to find love than power in her own hand. but she serves first and foremost her loyalty to Lord Rafael, and though occasionally rebellious, opposes him openly on very little, including marriage schemes.

She's distantly related to Bellegere Otherys through her mother: among the few memories Esmeralda has of her are hearing her stories of the pirate queen.

[mykpopwire]

media release: EXO’s CHEN announces highly anticipated 2024 FAN-CON "Beyond the DOOR" in KUALA LUMPUR

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Best known as a member of the popular K-pop group EXO, CHEN’S highly anticipated fan-con, the 2024 CHEN FAN-CON “Beyond the DOOR” is set to continue its journey to Kuala Lumpur following stops in Seoul, Taipei and Bangkok. Scheduled to take place at the Mega Star Arena on November 8, 2024, this fan-con marks CHEN’s very first tour as a solo artiste and offers fans a special opportunity to connect with CHEN through live performances and fan interactions.

Following the release of CHEN’s latest solo album, DOOR, which debuted in May 2024 with the title track “Empty,” fans can look forward to hearing live renditions of songs from the album during the fan-con. The album’s themes, “Blank” and “Stack,” explore the emptiness and filling of the mind while the album’s title DOOR invites listeners into CHEN’s musical world. In addition to these new tracks, fans can also enjoy CHEN’s past hit songs and beloved drama OSTs, providing an immersive experience of his captivating vocal talent and musical versatility.

In addition to showcasing his music, CHEN will also engage with fans during the fan-con through specially planned events, including games and activities. Notably, he will also be performing a track from his newly released single, making this fan-con even more special.

“All-round vocalist”, CHEN has been making a significant impact both as a member of EXO and as a solo artiste. His distinctive powerful voice and heartfelt music have captivated audiences, and his solo work further enriches this legacy by offering a more personal and intimate look at his artistry. With each release, CHEN delves into new musical landscapes and emotional depths, continually reinforcing his status as a standout performer in the K-pop industry.

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[dungeonmagister]

Deckbuilding challenge

I was recently involved in a deckbuilding challenge that was ridiculously fun, and I think improved my skills in magic as well as card shopping in general. Here's the guidelines:

Create a Legacy Legal deck for $25 with shipping, but before taxes.

It must contain all 5 colors of mana and be a functional deck.

Each color of mana must be represented on at least 5 cards within the deck (multi-colored creatures can count as one each for all related colors, so a Goblin Electromancer counts as both a red and a blue creature for the purposes of satisfying this requirement)

The deck can contain no more than 20 colorless cards (with the exception of devoid cards, as long as they have a mana symbol other than colorless)

You don't have to buy all the cards if you already own some of them as long as you'd realistically be able to with the price tag as-is.

When I built my deck, I ended up with a price tag of a mere $17.88 for the card price alone and $26.14 with shipping, since I got a little lazy with the last two cards, which I already owned, but couldn't find a vendor that was already in my cart. Point is, it's a $25 deck that's really fun to play. I ended up substituting a couple of cards, but the deck is virtually exactly the same as the link. (Alloy Myr was subbed for Opaline Unicorn, and only about half the versions matched).

See if you can come up with something similar!

[unravelingwires]

Intercorrelations

Myr. Kumari moved to the United Kingdom. At first, she stayed in the Chel household, and they were very kind to her. Eventually, though, she moved to the Narayanas, ultimately marrying Myr. Narayana when they were both in their 20s. The young Noble Chel– not yet a lady or even an heir– was very angry when Myr. Kumari moved out of the house, particularly when Myr. Narayana put little effort into keeping in touch. Nevertheless, when the Narayanas passed away, the then Lady Chel adopted their young daughter.

Myr. Kumari moved to the United Kingdom to escape her parents despite her long-standing family legacy: leaving behind her diviner responsibilities may have been the hardest thing she’d ever done. She originally moved to into the Chel household. They treated her well, acting as her sponsors, but when it was time to marry, she ignored their wishes, falling in love with the dashing Myr. Narayana. They moved together to a house in the suburbs, taking his parents with them. She tried to keep in touch with first Noble, then Heir, then Lady Chel, but they ran in such different circles. She made sure Lady Chel’s son and her daughters knew each other, though. That was important.

Myr. Kumari moved to the United Kingdom to escape her parents. Myr. Narayana didn’t meet her until after she moved in with the Chels, who provided her with anything she’d ever need except freedom. The two fell in love. The Chels didn’t approve, but Myr. Kumari chose Myr. Narayana. They got married, moving in together to a house in the suburbs. Myr. Narayana was uncomfortable with the Chels continued presence in their lives, but his wife thought the connection was important. He wrote in his will that when she died, her children should go to his parents.

Myr. Narayana– the younger, the daughter– outlived both her parents and her younger sister. She expected she’d stay with her grandparents, but they didn’t want her, so she went to the Chels. She only asked after her mother’s family once. She heard nothing.

[honeysulani]

[littjara-mirrorlake]

This will be made more clear in the final version, but the ASIs on the homebrews I've posted are flavor suggestions. I personally prefer free +2/+1 or +1/+1/+1 increases, but these races were created before any of that was a thing, and I'd decided to keep the legacy presets around to indicate what the common archetype is.

I'm a strong proponent of not having fixed racial ASIs and I'll workshop some phrasing to see if I can keep a flavor suggestion while making flexibility clear.

Also, WotC's newer revisions of small races set their speed at 30 feet, not 25. Myr were first created before this change, and the speed of 25 feet is a legacy feature. It may be updated to 30 in the final version.

From my in-progress homebrew D&D 5e supplement, Plane Shift: Mirrodin/New Phyrexia: playable Myr!

They've been beloved in playtesting, with no fewer than three myr PCs appearing in the party over the course of a 3-year campaign. They are one of two new playable races in Plane Shift: New Phyrexia, along with the core-born Phyrexian.

Constructed Resilience and Sentry's Rest are abilities that previously appeared on the Warforged in Eberron: Rising from the Last War, and Regenerative Repair is a less restricting version of the ability Healing Machine from Astral Adventurer's Guide.

Text from the image under the cut!

Metallic, beak-headed myr inhabit Mirrodin, scampering at the feet of larger humanoids and largely considered below their attention. Few know of their true origin as creations of the mad wizard Memnarch, designed to be mechanized servants and his eyes across the plane. Following Memnarch’s fall, the myr found themselves with sapience and free will, though their core values of duty, community, and knowledge remain.

Myr Traits

Type. You are a Construct. You are also considered a myr for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a myr.

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age. As constructed creatures, myr don’t grow old in the traditional sense, and they are able to live indefinitely if well-maintained. You are immune to magical aging effects.

Size. Myr average about 3 feet tall. Your size is Small.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Constructed Resilience. You have resistance to poison damage and immunity to disease, and you have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned. You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe. You also don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Darkvision. Your constructed senses grant you superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Bonus Proficiencies. You gain proficiency in one skill and one tool of your choice. The tool you chose is integrated into your body and cannot be removed while you live.

Networked Minds. You can communicate telepathically with other myr within 120 feet of you.

Sentry’s Rest. When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.

Regenerative Repair. If the mending spell is cast on you, you can expend a hit die, roll it, and regain a number of hit points equal to the roll plus your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 hit point). Spells such as cure wounds and spare the dying which restore hit points or preserve life, and normally don’t affect constructs, function as if you were a humanoid.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

[swtorpadawan]

I Don’t Need Another Legacy. I Don’t Need Another Legacy. I Don’t Need...

*sigh*

Green Legacy (Left to Right) • Chria Malcar / Bounty Hunter / Cyborg • Neemah Rath / Sith Warrior / Pureblood • Grott'hu / Sith Inquisitor / Rattataki • Kayeh Antilles * / Jedi Knight / Human • Cennesh Myr / Smuggler / Mirialan • Korno'lone'deamizu / Imperial Agent / Chiss • Vaykyar Tey / Jedi Consular / Togruta • Rebib / Trooper / Togruta

I called it the Green Legacy because Kayeh - my eventual Outlander - was a Green Jedi on Corellia before she was sent to Tython. (She was basically an exchange student.) And several of the others claim Corellia as their homeworld. Neemah, Vaykar and Rebib are all borrowed from other legacies while Chria is a non-OC character in my Adas Legacy, serving as Taeree’s bodyguard. More on her later.

People think i’m joking about character creation addiction...

[melrosing]

‘like if brienne is a targ... then what what am i supposed to make of that’ that’s a big ass mood. I want to know more about Brienne’s lineage and Tarth because I love her but at this point, what impact does having Targ blood have on her story? Dunk is connected to the Targs yet I feel like Brienne’s connection has been so heavily focused on Dunk and not so much any other person…

….Maybe you could say the Dragon Knight? I feel like her being related to a Baratheon a generation before the Targ intermarriage (since they’re dying out), an Arryn or a Royce (since she is potentially headed to the Vale), a Reyne (original BatB echoes, Shakespearean tropes, blowing holes in Tywin’s legacy and his greatest accomplishment), or the Darklyn (we hear about the Defiance in a Brienne chapter & the scapegoating of Serala of Myr arguably parallels the BwB saying Brienne’s a traitor thanks to her association with Jaime. And Jaime in turn had nothing to do with the plotting of the Red Wedding, which makes the parallel even more ironic. Having her related to one of those families would have more clear cut consequences to the pieces of her story we have been given so far or at least have more explicit foreshadowing in the case of the Darklyns.

I think these are cool ideas! it would be interesting to see GRRM explore any one of them on the page. the thing is, it now feels a bit late for me: if any aspect of Brienne's lineage were to be significant in any coming chapter, I'd have wanted it to be hinted at, and given meaning, before this point. if it comes up for the first time in TWOW it just feels very retcon-y.

I love that she and Dunk are related because the parallels between them are so clear, their stories nod at one another's, and we have neat little easter eggs hinting at it. meanwhile, the (potential) Targ ancestry only comes up in TWOIAF, it lends no apparent weight to Brienne's character, motivations, beliefs, anything, it's just 'ooh maybe Brienne has dragon blood' and as someone who's just not all that wowed by House Targ and it's mythos... I'm like okay so???

like I'd be super excited to read about the houses and politics making up Brienne's line, what interesting individuals are in there etc. I think the thing I resent with the 'secret Targ' stuff is that I'm supposed to buy that it's ✨special blood✨ from the ✨special house✨ and having it makes characters ✨specialer✨. which I just don't vibe with lol, it seems reductive as hell, to both Targs themselves and the rest of the cast alike

[aestuavis]

@dracones​ asked :

" hotaru , " -- and outward , a hand adorned with it's clawed peaks , seeks. in contact carmine tinted talons come , ghosting with the touch of a lover -- ( soaking up , sheer radiant's presence ) -- along braided curls of golden shimmer. no doubt , the fine work of a certain diplomat , that amuses one ever the slightest. to brush away , silken curls and reveal exposed shoulder , for flaring ambers to lay gaze upon. flesh , one may ever be so tempted , to feast upon in delight. yet it is heated , inferno harboring maw that presses against beloved queen's skin. bladed teeth , ever so barely grazing golden beast's shape. claws roam , downward her arms they fall akin to a serpentine's motions. dreadful exhale , to be released. closer , the almighty koryuu , to be inched into dragonic's hold. firm , like the stone walls around them , that speak the tales of old and new. of rising legacies and it's downfalls.

" .. you are to join me for a meal , I hope ? " // ( myr&hotaru. )

inbox call. || always accepting

|| 蛍 || :: there was something special in the way he uttered her name. or, maybe, the KORYUU herself still wasn’t used to her name being said as though it was a keeper. like he held EVERYTHING that made up to be her, not as koryuu, but as the one who captured his heart and very being. the way those syllables rolled off his tongue, in adoration, in yearn, pulled her entire being towards him, like magic she so willingly surrendered to. the flames which consumed and destroyed, yet CRADLE and protect the one that is his.

                gaze of cardinal softened incredibly as clawed digits caressed away her GOLDEN locks, ones captured in a braid by none other than her sister-in-law, as her own arms found themselves looping around the column of his neck, SINKING her very form into his captive hold as he left a mark upon her untainted skin, in return, the golden beast arched her back ever so slightly, feeling the air in her lungs being STOLEN and the beating organ in her left chest skipping a beat in that split second.

                it made her WONDER if he was aware of the effect of his touch upon her, how every kiss, every brush of his LIPS and fangs was more than capable of melting her right into his grasp. how her heart responded to the subtle caresses, her soul aching for the way he called out her name. how utterly enchanted she was when it comes to him. if only he knew.

                delicate digits mapped his own expression, from the flaming throat to his jaw, where she shifted closer to his EMBRACE, willingly allowing him to envelop her very being while her lips ghosted to place a kiss to his temple. like a blessing, and a divine kiss to the UNSEEN CROWN he wore upon his head. the weight of a king momentary lifted by that single, tender kiss. it was a silent pledge, an act of devotion and affection for NO ONE would dare to touch the king in such a way, nor would be able to lessen the weight of such duty either. in the QUIET AIR where nothing existed other than each other, the two souls bared their very cores to the one they treasured most of all.

                like a true king and queen they were.

                “ you know i could never say no to you, myr. ”