#nambi

[teaah-art]

This is a teaser! Chew on it while I work on more visually appealing PS content

[tamlindain]

Rewatching PS2 and I feel the bond between Aditha and Thirumalai is not appreciated enough. Thirumalai was the only one who was there when Nandhini was sent away from Tanjai. While Aditha's siblings likely didn't share Aditha's pain of losing Nandhini, Thirumalai lost his sister the same time Aditha lost the love of his life. The bond formed by losing someone is not something that can be taken lightly and it showed later when Thirumalai meets Aditha. You can see the brotherly affection they share for each other despite them being Prince and his subject and absolutely adore that about them.

[techvivek07]

Meena Nambi

"Meena Nambi" invites you into a captivating realm where love and mystery intertwine against the backdrop of a serene village in southern India. This engrossing narrative follows the intertwined lives of Meena and Nambi as they navigate through a tapestry of emotions and trials.

Meena: A Symbol of Strength and Determination

Meet Meena, a spirited young woman whose unwavering determination and resilience shape her journey. Despite encountering numerous obstacles, Meena remains steadfast in her pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.

Nambi: The Charismatic Lead

Enter Nambi, the charming and enigmatic counterpart to Meena. With his quick wit and infectious charm, Nambi captures Meena's heart, sparking a passionate romance that forms the heart of the story.

A Love Story Amidst Challenges

As Meena and Nambi's relationship blossoms, they face a series of challenges and obstacles. From jealous rivals to family conflicts, the couple must navigate through a maze of trials to protect their love.

The Unbreakable Bond between Meena and Nambi

Despite the hurdles they face, Meena and Nambi's love remains unshaken. Their enduring bond serves as a guiding light, empowering them to overcome even the toughest challenges.

Exploring a Spectrum of Emotions

As the narrative unfolds, readers are swept away on an emotional journey – experiencing the joy of newfound love and the anguish of betrayal. Each twist and turn in the plot deepens the connection between Meena, Nambi, and the reader.

Conclusion: An Unforgettable Adventure

"Meena Nambi" is more than just a love story; it's an unforgettable adventure into the complexities of human relationships. With its captivating characters and engaging narrative, this tale will leave a lasting impression on readers, captivating them until the very end.

[bigeyeug]

MultiChoice Uganda and Uganda Communications Commission showcase Uganda’s cultural heritage in Nambi

By Our Reporter MultiChoice Uganda together with communications regulator Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have showcased Uganda’s cultural heritage in a short film titled Nambi. The short film showed for the very first time in a screening at Century Cinemax, Metroplex Naalya on Tuesday. It tells the story of Nambi, a goddess who had to give up her powers in exchange for a life on earth…

[lookinglass-fic]

THIS is Blackbeard. Not some namby-pamby in a silk gown pining for his boyfriend!

This little scene in the teaser is so important to me actually. Because no matter what Izzy took with those words, no matter what posturing Ed does with his nine guns and kohl beard, underneath it all, he is still the soft, queer, lovelorn man in a silk gown pining after Stede.

He is still an absolute badass. He is sliding through sand on his knees and cutting off Navy officers with a single blow. He's crashing ships and throwing knives and taking names, and he is also longing and aching and wishing to be the lovely, fine thing that Stede loved.

[smile-files]

i'm just a ragdolly... :)

[eliounora]

financial struggles are annoying because there's not much you can do to earn more. like even if I work harder at my job, I won't get any bonuses or raises, I'll just be paid my low ass salary no matter what I do. like boy I wish meritocracy was real

[littlefingies]

Truly:

Big of Ed to not be a little bitchy to Izzy after Calypso's Birthday. So lovely that Izzy was able to express himself in front of the crew and not be threatened over it. Would have been lovely if Ed had that.

[gelidponies]

Featherweight's sister as mentioned in Ponyville Confidental, daughter of Feather Flatterfly and Buried Lede

Base by https://www.deviantart.com/lanternomega

[blackbeardsheartbreak]

If Izzy fucks off right here

Then this is what happens

But Izzy doesn’t fuck off so all this happens instead

Ed knows that if Izzy hadn’t interfered then he might still be with Stede.

Co-captaining.

Breakfasts and late night drinks and getting closer and maybe someday something more.

Even knowing all that Ed saves Izzy’s life.

Then Izzy dares taunt Ed about his broken heart! The broken heart that he caused!

Izzy wants Blackbeard.

“Be careful what you ask your god for. She just might answer.”

[that1sprig]

It’s finally done!!!

Nymbamphan (axolotl) Species Sheet

Clothing options take inspiration from traditional Japan or can even just be kimono or jinbei. Typically, you’re going to want to give them lighter clothing due to the warmer climate of the Nymbampha Cove. Here’s one of my Nymbamphan characters to get an idea of some of the clothing options

Even though he is royalty, Nambi prefers wearing “commoner” clothing rather than the more extravagant kinds. The only thing indicative of his actual status is the gemstone in his whisker band.

Also this took waaaaayyyyyy too long to make. I’m so glad this is finally done :D

And if anyone does make a character using this sheet, please credit/tag me as the creator of the species

[teaah-art]

Some Ponniyin Selvan themed tarot card designs! In no particular order. And there will be more!

Some design notes under cut

The Fool : Chose Vandiyadevan for this one. The Fool Card I referenced had a dog in it and I chose to replace that with Semba. Instead of a traveller's bindle, Vandiyadevan here is holden a sheathed sword, symbolic of Aditha Karikalan's sword he received in the beginning of the story. Instead of snowy mountains, around him are green Nilgiri Hills and black basalt rocks, typical for the Deccan plateau.

The Magician: Chose Ravidasan for this. My train of thought was essentially = Sorcerer? Magician? Kinda?. Kept the left hand pose same as the original card but replaced the white wand with the fire in hand which is how the PS movies portrayed Ravidasan praying to Kottravai (I haven't read the books). Chose not to draw anything else from the original card, since it didn't fit Ravidasan's aesthetic and I also kinda liked the look of the card without anything 🤷‍♀️

The Hierophant: This one's Madhurantakan. It just fits him so well! My intention with this was to draw him sitting on a throne in a Chola style Shiva temple, but I found it more appealing to have a blurry/dark background with the lighting on Madhurantakan himself, which ended up making the background details kinda pointless. The two people kneeling are supposed to be Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar and his brother, though honestly, interpret it how you will. Original card ref.

The Hermit : Chose Alwarkadiyan Nambi for this. Replaced the lamp from the original card with one of those deepams that have a deity at the center and are throne shaped. The one my mom owns/ the ref I had in mind has Vishnu at the center so it sorta felt fitting, at least on a personal note. He's supposed to be standing on a beach but unsure if that's coming across (I'm not that great with backgrounds....)

[amphibious-thing]

Highly recommend every OFMD fan read Pretty Gentleman by Peter McNeil before they open their mouth about the connection (or lack of connection as they inaccurately claim) between fashion and effeminacy in the 18th century

[googleitlol]

When going over my notes for writing chapters, I like to reread the chapters of jttw they're supposed to take place in. I thought I'd share some highlights that made me chuckle, along with where Dove learned her insults from 💀

Guan Yin is such an icon

[jhsharman]

"The Head of the Class"

Moving the question mark to at least partially fill the conspicuously empty word balloon bottom.

Uh-- what Reggie?

Mamsy. Pamsy. I am more familiar with namby, mamby, and pamby.

Namby-pamby [...] originates from the poem Namby Pamby (1725) by Henry Carey. Carey wrote his poem as a satire of Ambrose Philips and published it in his Poems on Several Occasions. Its first publication was Namby Pamby: or, a panegyrick on the new versification address'd to A----- P----, where the A-- P-- implicated Ambrose Philips. Philips had written a series of odes in a new prosody of seven-syllable catalectic trochaic tetrameter and dedicated it to "all ages and characters, from Walpole steerer of the realm, to Miss Pulteney in the nursery." Though once used by Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night's Dream, this 3.5' line became a matter of consternation for more conservative poets, and a matter of mirth for Carey. Carey adopts Philips's choppy line-form for his parody and latches onto the dedication to nurseries to create an apparent nursery rhyme that is, in fact, a grand bit of nonsense and satire mixed.

To. For.

Ivorys. Ivories.

Found some new commas to use.

[willkatfanfromasia]

An interesting scene from ps2 and some casual history reading made me notice this

+ bonus tidbit!

The major conflict in ponniyin selvan is the succession crisis- 2 heirs with equally strong claims.

However, it isn't an isolated incident. The madhuranthakan-adithya karikalan-arulmozhivarman musical chairs with the Chola throne is a direct- if delayed- fallout from a previous, more shocking crisis.

In this scene, Vanthiyadevan and Alwarkaddiyan Nambi are pursuing Pandyan Assassins through the crowd, before they attack Prince Arunmozhi.

They manage to catch hold of few, who give them tantalizing clues.

And if that's not enough - even point out the source of attack!

Pretty dumb move, right?

Leaking your plan to the enemy before it's been executed?

Some context will clear it up- he's not leaking their plan.

He's gloating.

Reminding them of their past downfall to shame them.

The eldest son of Parantaka I, crown prince Rajaditya died in 949 in circumstances equally if not more dramatic than his grandnephew aditha Karikalan.

In the Battle of Thakkolam, rajaditya was seated atop an elephant when an arrow from the Rashtrakuta forces killed him on spot. This must've certainly killed morale in the Chola camp leading to their defeat. Rajaditya's commander, a chera nobleman called Vellan kumaran survived and became an ascetic 'chaturanana pandita'.

Rashtrakutas also occupied Thanjavur for a short period due to this, leading to internal instability. Parantaka I lived a fairly long life and died 6 years after his firstborn son. He was first succeeded by Gandaraditha (2nd son) and then by Arinjaya (3rd son) - both of whom must've been in their 50/60s leading to short tenures. Son no.4 Uttamasili was beheaded by Veera Pandyan.

After son no.2 the primogeniture (succession based on birth order) doesn't matter as everyone wants a chance.

The age reversal among the sons of these 2 emperors causes more confusion- Sundara(Arinjaya's son) is older than Gandaraditha's son.

Bonus tidbit :

in this YT video, author of the controversial 'sangathara' novel, kalachakram narasimhan answers a question saying that while Nandini herself is fictional, representing the chola-pandya dynamics, the character maybe inspired by nandipurathu Valli, a noblewoman and daughter of commander vellan kumaran, who apparently was in love in Prince Rajaditya.

Curious, I read the novel, but that's for another day😌🌚

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