#named female wol

[bunsandstuff]

“Alright, I’ve closed my eyes. What is it?”

A first kiss

[freckledbastard]

i like the name cassandra for my azem (since the whole no one believed her when she foretold the truth) but the issue is that my love for the name itself has been soured since one of my former coworkers who i admired cheated on her partner with another man who was also engaged at the time

[player279achlys]

The golden rabbit's legacy (Hwang In-Ho/Frontman x fem! reader!)

Il-nam's granddaughter will prove herself worthy of being the next hostess, while someone becomes her loyal shadow.

CHAPTER I: First game & obsession unveiled

Previous chapter: Prologue

Next chapter: Chapter II

Pairing: Hwang In-Ho/Frontman x Original!female!Character

Also, about the choice of a false name for Melinoe: Eun-seol.

“Eun” (은) means silver and it symbolizes symbolizing the moon’s light, and Seol (설) means "snow," representing purity and calmness.

I think it’s important this choice of a false name because curiously it’s exactly how In-Ho sees our Melinoe. (The name evokes the moon’s silver glow and has a gentle, ethereal tone).

Anoher curious thing I want to point out is that the name of Wol-Jin also means something similar, which drives In-Ho insane because he knows that.

Before anything I want to thank every single person that liked and rebbloged my story, I love y'all. Although I didn't tag anyone (mostly because I'm still trying to figure out how this works) this is dedicated to all of you. <3

Loves you,

Achlys.

Word count: 2,1k words.

Summary: In the shadow of her grandfather’s dark empire, Melinoe, a brilliant young woman in her early twenties, steps into a world of blood, betrayal, and power she was never meant to inherit. As the granddaughter of the infamous Oh Il-Nam, creator of the deadly Squid Games, she is thrust into a brutal legacy that demands she not only survive but thrive as its new hostess. Determined to honor her family’s name and prove herself worthy of the golden rabbit mask, she designs games more cunning and lethal than any before.

But power comes at a cost. Beneath her calculated exterior lies a woman haunted by guilt, trauma, and the faces of those she has condemned to die. And at her side stands Hwang In-Ho, the enigmatic Front Man—older than her, cold, and feared by all, except for her. Since the day he learned of her existence, In-Ho has been deeply, obsessively in love with Melinoe. His devotion is as intense as it is toxic, a tangled mix of desire and protectiveness that pushes him to control every aspect of her life.

As Melinoe rises to prominence, she finds herself navigating not only the deadly games but also the dangerous allure of In-Ho. Their relationship is a powder keg of suppressed emotions, forbidden passion, and fraught power dynamics. He would destroy anyone who comes close to her—including a charming, younger VIP who flirts with her one too many times. Yet, while In-Ho dreams of keeping her safe in his arms, Melinoe dreams of reshaping the games into something darker and more just—her own twisted vision of justice against the world’s worst offenders.

When the 33rd Squid Games begin, everything changes. With her grandfather entering the arena as Player 001 and Gi-Hun as Player 456, the games take on unprecedented stakes. As alliances crumble and bodies fall, Melinoe must contend with the weight of her grandfather’s legacy, the manipulations of the VIPs, and the unrelenting obsession of the man who would burn the world for her.

In this slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, “The golden rabbit’s legacy” explores themes of obsession, power, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect the ones they love. Juxtaposing the dazzling opulence of the VIPs with the desperate brutality of the games, it tells the story of a woman fighting for control in a world that threatens to consume her—and the man willing to do anything to keep her.

Will Melinoe rise as the queen of the games, or will the bonds of obsession and love be the end of her?

Warnings: MDNI!!!, Afab!, angst. Sexual language. Fear of losing someone. Smut (light kinda), grumpy x sunshine, dark romance, age gap, possessive, obsessed, paranoid and dominant In-Ho, daddy issues, yandere behaviour, jealousy, violence, murder, typical squid game stuff.

English isn’t my first language, if there are any mistakes, please forgive me. :)

NOW, ENJOY THE CHAPTER!

In-Ho’s mask concealed the maelstrom of emotions surging beneath the surface. The way she stood before him, unyielding and fierce, sent a jolt through his lower core, something in him hardening with ache. His chest warmed —a mix of admiration, desire, longing, and dread. He wanted to protect her, to shield her from the horrors he had spent years overseeing. But more than that, he wanted her.

She was a vision of defiance, her hazel-amber-toned eyes blazing like moonlight on restless waves. The soft curve of her lips, the determined set of her jaw, the way her voice didn’t waver even as he loomed over her—all of it stoked the flames of his obsession. In-Ho had spent years in control of every facet of his life, but the moment she entered the room, that control shattered like brittle glass.

He took a step closer, closing the distance between them. “You think bravery is enough to survive these games?” His voice was a low growl, almost primal in its intensity. “It’s not. Bravery will get you killed.”

Her gaze didn’t falter, though her breathing quickened. She could feel the tension in the air, a weight that pressed against her chest. “Then teach me,” she said, her voice steady but tinged with something softer—vulnerability. “Show me what it takes.”

For a fleeting moment, In-Ho imagined what it would be like to keep her here, away from the games, away from danger. He would teach her, protect her, keep her locked in the safety of his arms. His thoughts veered into dangerous territory, fantasies of her laughter filling the sterile halls, her soft moans, her warmth melting the cold, unyielding fortress of his heart. He was drowning in her presence, and he didn’t want to come up for air.

But he couldn’t. The games wouldn’t allow it. The island wouldn’t allow it. His role wouldn’t allow it.

Instead, he stepped back, turning away to shield the raw hunger in his eyes. “Go to your quarters,” he said curtly, his tone like ice. “You’ll need rest for what’s ahead.”

That night, In-Ho couldn’t sleep. He stood in his private quarters, staring at the monitor that displayed the feed from Melinoe’s room. She was sitting by the window, her silhouette framed by the moonlight that spilled through the glass. Her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, and she seemed lost in thought, her delicate features illuminated with a quiet intensity.

In-Ho’s gloved fingers traced the edge of the screen, as though he could reach through it and touch her. She was so close yet so far, a radiant star he couldn’t help but orbit. Every fiber of his being ached for her—to hold her, to protect her, to make her his. The thought of anyone else being near her, touching her, made his blood boil.

He had watched her from a distance for years, his obsession growing with every detail he learned about her. The way she carried herself with effortless grace, the way her mind worked, sharp and calculating yet compassionate. He had memorized the cadence of her voice, the curve of her smile, the fire in her eyes when she spoke of justice and fairness. She was his undoing, the one thing he couldn’t control, and he both hated and craved it.

The sound of the elevator interrupted his reverie. “Yes?,” he said, his voice measured, not even facing who entered. It wasn’t Melinoe. He didn’t care if it wasn’t her.

A square guard entered, bowing slightly. “Sir, the preparation for tomorrow’s game is complete.”

“Good,” he replied, dismissing the guard with a wave of his hand. The elevator’s door closed, leaving him alone once more. His full attention back to the screen, his gaze locked on Melinoe.

“You don’t belong here,” he murmured, his voice almost a whisper. “You’re too pure for this world.”

But deep down, he knew it wasn’t purity that drew him to her—it was her strength. The unyielding resolve that matched his own. She was his equal, his match in every way, and that terrified him as much as it thrilled him.

The next morning, the players were gathered in the expansive main hall, their nervous whispers filling the air. Melinoe stood among them, her number—279—stitched across her green tracksuit. She scanned the crowd, her sharp eyes taking in every detail. She noted the nervous tapping of fingers, the wide-eyed terror of some, and the quiet determination of others.

“Players,” a voice boomed over the intercom. “Welcome to the games.”

The room fell silent as In-Ho stepped onto the surveillance room, filled with cameras and the black floor, without the pictures yet. His presence commanded attention, the weight of his authority palpable.

“The first game will begin shortly,” it announced. “Please follow the guards to the designated area.”

The players were led to a sprawling field, where a giant doll stood at one end, its lifeless eyes scanning the crowd. Melinoe recognized the game immediately—Mugunghwa Kochi Pieot Seumnida. But as the rules were explained, her heart sank.

The additional twist—a deadly trap triggered by illuminated tiles—added an extra layer of peril. Each step would be a gamble, a test of both luck and strategy.

As the game began, Melinoe kept her movements precise, her mind racing to calculate the safest path. Around her, players screamed as they were eliminated, their bodies crumpling to the ground or falling victim to the traps below.

In-Ho watched from the control room, his hands gripping the edges of the console. Every step she took felt like a knife twisting in his chest. The thought of her being hurt, of her life slipping away under his watch, was unbearable. He had already intervened once, subtly redirecting the mechanisms to ensure her path remained free of traps. But even that wasn’t enough to calm his nerves.

When the game finally ended, Melinoe stood among the survivors, her chest heaving as she caught her breath. Her eyes met one of the other players—077, a young man with an easy smile who offered her a nod of camaraderie.

In-Ho’s jaw tightened as he watched the interaction. The way 077 looked at her, the casual familiarity in his gesture, sent a surge of jealousy coursing through him. She was his, even if she didn’t know it yet. No one else had the right to her attention, her smile.

In-Ho sat in the cold solitude of his own control room, his unblinking gaze locked on the monitor displaying Melinoe. She stood with the other survivors of the first game, her face illuminated by relief and triumph, her hair falling in soft, damp waves around her shoulders. She was alive—safe for now—but the sight of her laughing with Player 077 sent a searing wave of jealousy coursing through him.

077 leaned closer to her, his hand brushing her shoulder in a gesture far too familiar. Melinoe didn’t pull away; instead, she laughed again, a soft, melodic sound that twisted the knife already lodged in In-Ho’s chest.

The flickering images on the screen blurred as his mind veered into dangerous territory. He could picture it so clearly: stepping into the room with all the authority his position granted him. The crimson-suited guards flanked him like an extension of his will, silent and waiting.

“Take him,” he would order, his voice cold and unwavering.

The guards wouldn’t hesitate. They’d grab 077, hauling him away as the young man stammered in confusion, his protests swallowed by the sound of In-Ho’s footsteps echoing against the walls. He could see it now—the way the boy’s eyes would widen as he realized the gravity of his situation. There would be no trial, no mercy.

A single nod from In-Ho would suffice. The crack of a gunshot would ring out, sharp and final, leaving behind nothing but silence. 077’s lifeless body would slump to the floor, and the world would return to its rightful order.

The vividness of the fantasy sent a shiver down his spine, but the reality of the screen brought him crashing back to the present. 077 was still there, alive, touching her, making her laugh. In-Ho’s jaw clenched as he forced himself to breathe, his gloved hands gripping the edges of the couch with a white-knuckled intensity.

“Pathetic,” he muttered under his breath, though the venom in his tone was directed at himself. How far had he fallen? To what depths of obsession had he descended?

With a sharp exhale, he pushed himself to his feet and crossed the room to the small, meticulously kept bar in the corner. The amber liquid of his favorite scotch gleamed in the low light, and for a moment, his heart softened. This bottle wasn’t just any scotch—it was a gift from her.

Melinoe had presented it to him on the second day of her arrival, her hazel-amber eyes bright with determination. “I know you’re busy keeping everything running smoothly,” she had said, her tone teasing yet sincere. “This is just a little token of my appreciation.”

At the time, he had accepted it with a curt nod, though inside he had been reeling. She knew him. She had chosen the gift with care, her thoughtfulness wrapping around him like a vice. Even now, the bottle felt heavier in his hand, as though it carried the weight of her presence.

Pouring himself a generous glass, he took a seat near the monitor displaying her image. The scotch burned as it slid down his throat, its warmth doing little to soothe the cold pit in his stomach. He watched as she and 077 spoke, their smiles easy and unguarded, and another wave of jealousy rolled over him.

“You have no idea,” he murmured, his voice thick with a mix of longing and frustration. “No idea what you do to me.”

He tipped the glass back, draining it in one long swallow before pouring another. His mind drifted to the daydream again, the satisfaction of watching 077 fall. It was a cruel fantasy, but it brought a small measure of relief to his tormented heart.

By the time he set the glass down, his mask felt heavier than ever. She was untouchable, unreachable, and yet he couldn’t stop reaching for her—even if only in his mind.

Later that night, the bunkroom was filled by soft breathing sounds, the players sleeping and the compound was silent, save for the faint hum of the security system. In-Ho roamed the halls with purpose, though his mind was anything but steady. The scotch had dulled the edges of his torment, but it hadn’t erased it. Every laugh, every smile she had shared with 077 replayed in his mind, taunting him.

Without realizing it, his feet had carried him to her quarters, right next to his. Despite Melinoe’s complaints they agreed she would spend the nights in her own quarters, safe from any fight the players would endure during the night. The soft glow of a lamp spilled through the slightly open door, and he hesitated, his gloved hand brushing against the frame. He knew he shouldn’t, but the pull was irresistible. She was inside, so close, her presence like a beacon drawing him in.

When he stepped inside, she was seated at the small desk, her back to him. A towel draped over her shoulders, and she was combing through her damp hair, the strands glistening under the warm light. The faint scent of lavender and vanilla filled the air, and his breath hitched at the sight of her—soft, unguarded, perfect.

“You should be resting,” he said, his voice low and gruff.

She startled slightly, turning to face him. Her eyes widened briefly before softening in recognition. “You have a habit of sneaking up on people, don’t you?” she said, her lips curving into a teasing smile while scanning his face for a sign of emotion, the black mask making her desires impossible.

“I’m ensuring your safety,” he replied, stepping closer. “You shouldn’t leave your door open.”

Her eyebrow arched, and she leaned back in her chair, her expression playful. “And here I thought I was perfectly safe under your watch.”

His jaw tightened, though he couldn’t deny the warmth her teasing brought. “This isn’t a joke, Melinoe,” he said, his voice sharp with an edge of concern. “You don’t understand how dangerous this place is.”

She studied him, her playful demeanor fading into something softer. “And what makes you so concerned for me, Frontman?” she asked, her tone gentle but probing. “I’m just another player, right?”

He took another step forward, the distance between them shrinking to mere inches. The air grew heavy with unspoken tension, and for a moment, the only sound was their breathing. His hand lifted, trembling slightly, before brushing against her cheek.

“You’re not just another player,” he said, his voice low and strained. “Not to me.”

This is the first chapter! Did you like it? I hope you did because, as we say in my country, it made me have women's feelings (me hizo sentir cosas de mujer).

I plan on posting yet another chapter today, alongside with a masterlist and maybe a post presenting myself, so y'all know me, and can ask me things and suggest ideas, for Melinoe's story and others. (although I have the entire story written... I wrote it yesterday lmfao).

It has a total of over 18 k words, so I am assuming I will divide it in 6 chapters maybe (?).

Please, don't doubt on commenting anything you want to. I will gladly take your love words!

See you soon babes!

Achlys.

[catwhoisawizard]

Hello gposers of Tumblr!

I would like to get to know you all better and get more involved in the FFXIV community here on tumblr! My particular blend of brain weirdnesses make it difficult to be consistent about making gposes myself, but I do it when I can. I haven't made any recently because I've been on a bit of a hiatus from the game for personal reasons, but I want to share some of my older shots as a start!

So without further ado, here's a short introduction to my current cast of characters! Please feel free to leave comments or send asks with questions about them!

Name: Zhera Anki

Age: 35 (as of DT)

Gender/Pronouns: Cis female, she/her

Orientation: Polyam Lesbian

Canon combat jobs: SCH/WHM/SMN

Canon non-combat jobs: BTN/CUL/ALC

Homeland: Limsa Lominsa (raised there), Ala Mhigo (born there)

Notes: Mixed race Keeper/Seeker. Her Keeper family is descended from survivors of Amdapor. Her Seeker father was a member of the Fist of Rhalgr. She is autistic and has utilized her hyperfixations and special interests to learn multiple difficult skills quickly. Buff.

Zhera is a former Storm Captain and veteran of the Primal Wars, the Garlean War, and the Final Days crisis. Now retired, she became an Archon (her specialty is aetherology and Allagan Summoning) and now spends her time raising her adopted child Hhemetso and working as a freelance botanist. She is close friends with her worldline's WoL, but played a secondary role in most of the events of the MSQ.

Name: Retha Othan

Age: 84

Gender/Pronouns: Trans female, she/her

Orientation: Polyam Pansexual

Canon combat jobs: RDM/SGE/WAR

Canon non-combat jobs: ALC

Homeland: Tenth Shard

Notes: Was AMAB, but learned alchemy and transitioned by using transformative potions similar to Fantasias that she made herself, and continued to make them to help others transition. Was an Archmage of the Red in her prime, but an injury caused her to lose the ability to use magic, and she didn't get it back until getting her new body in the Source. Was happily married to a man named Tavel and had multiple children and many grandchildren.

Retha is Zhera's reflection from the Tenth Shard. She was her world's primary WoL and saved it several times over, but living a hard life eventually caught up to her in her old age, leaving her frail and unable to help when the Ascians made their final move to Rejoin her Shard. She escaped by volunteering for a desperate last minute plan to use experimental magic to send someone's soul to another Shard in the hopes of bringing back help. The transfer succeeded and she found herself sharing a body with Zhera, her counterpart in the Source, only to learn that she was too late: due to unexpected temporal weirdness in the Rift, she had arrived 1500 years after her Shard was already gone. She has since gained her own body and is now building a new life in her new home.

Name: Kjet Anki

Age: 143

Gender/Pronouns: Non-binary, he/him

Orientation: Asexual

Canon combat jobs: WHM/BLM/MNK

Canon non-combat jobs: BTN

Homeland: Hingashi/Gridania

Notes: He is a Viqo'te, as his other mother was a Viera. He is the reincarnation of Deudalaphon and was forced to take on his predecessor's memories against his will; he developed his time travel spell by adapting techniques used in one of her abandoned experiments. He briefly tried to learn the Dark Knight arts, and his Ascian memories took form and consciousness as his Fray before he accepted them; she is now his headmate, calling herself Hephaestia, the name of the previous Deudalaphon prior to taking the Seat.

Kjet is Zhera's son from a separate timeline than her. In his timeline, Zhera lost the war with her depression when he was about 20 and she gave in to despair. In an act of desperation to fix the world, she summoned a perfected primal using her own soul as it's core. The resultant entity was a fusion of her at her lowest and Ifrit at his strongest, calling itself Zhera Ifrita. Following her mandate to "end war by any means necessary", she started a campaign of political manipulation via tempered thralls and eventually outright conquest to unite the entire world under one state, with herself as something akin to a god-queen preventing war via tempering and draconian social policies. While extremely talented with both White and Black magic, Kjet is ill-suited for violence, and was forced to spend over a century in hiding as he watched the world around him succumb to the monster wearing his mother's identity. Finally, in an act of desperation, he managed to develop a primitive time travel spell and used it to travel back to before Zhera lost her hope, but unintentionally made a split timeline in doing so (the method he used does that to prevent a paradox). He has since started building a new life in this timeline, but the threat from his home timeline is not gone...

[kpopscatterbrain]

Kdramas/Movies with strong female characters

Dramas

Eve (2022): Lee La-El (Seo Yea-Ji) When Lee La-El was little, her father died unexpectedly. Powerful people were responsible for his death. After her family was destroyed, Lee La-El prepared for the next 13 years to take revenge. Starting by targeting Kang Yoon-gyeom, one of the main culprits who orchestrated the death of her father. Along the way she becomes torn between her desire for revenge and her feelings for Yoon-gyeom.

It's Okay To Not Be Okay (2020): Ko Moon-Young (Seo Yea-Ji) Ko Moon-Young is a popular children's book author with antisocial personality disorder. She had a troubled childhood and a turbulent relationship with her parents. She develops romantic feelings for a psychiatric caregiver after a coincidental encounter and often goes to extreme lengths to get his attention.

Hotel Del Luna (2019): Jang Man-Wol (IU) Jang Man-Wol is the moody owner of Hotel del Luna. The hotel catering to the dead has been bound to her soul in order to atone for the sins she committed 1,300 years ago. Through the new manager Gu Chan-sung, the mysteries and the secrets behind the hotel and its owner are revealed

My Name (2021): Yoon Ji-Woo (Han So-Hee) Yoon Ji-Woo’s father gets murdered suddenly. She wants to desperately take revenge on whoever is responsible for her father's death. She starts working for a drug crime ring that her father was a part of. Ji-Woo joins the police department as a mole for the drug ring.

Vagabond (2019): Go Hae-Ri (Bae Suzy) Go Hae-Ri is an NIS agent and is currently working undercover at the Korean embassy in Morocco. She is tasked to help the bereaved families of a fatal flight. She helps Cha Dal-Geon whose nephew was on the flight uncover a darker and more sinister conspiracy than they expected.

Sisyphus: The Myth (2021): Gang Seo-Hae (Park Shin-Hye) Gang Seo-Hae is an elite warrior. She can take down the biggest men with just her bare hands. She is a sharpshooter and a bombmaker. She learned these skills to survive in a world that is dominated by gangsters and military cliques. One day she time travels to save a genius engineer.

Mr. Sunshine (2018): Go Ae-Shin (Kim Tae-Ri) Go Ae-Shin is an orphaned noblewoman and a member of the Righteous Army. Her parents were independence fighters who died in Japan due to their colleague's betrayal. She trains as a sniper. An american soldier Eugene meets and falls in love with Go Ae-shin. 

The Glory (2022): Moon Dong-Eun (Song Hye-Kyo) Moon Dong-Eun was a victim of high school violence. She waited for the bully ring leader get married and have a child. Now she is the homeroom teacher of her tormentor's child. Her cruel revenge plot begins.

Tomorrow (2022): Koo Ryeon (Kim Hee-Seon) Grim reaper Koo Ryeon is the leader of a crisis management team. The teams objective is to save suicidal people. Choi Jun-Woong (Ro Woon) is a young job seeker who is unable to secure a job. One night, he accidentally becomes a new member of the crisis management team.

Remarriage & Desires (2022): Seo Hye-Seung (Kim Hee-Seon) Seo Hye-seung who lost everything in an instant after her husbands affair and su*cide. She signs up to a matchmaking company Rex for the upper class, and participates in the race of her desires for her revenge.

Under The Queen's Umbrella (2022): Queen Hwaryeong (Kim Hye-Soo) Queen Hwaryeong is supposed to act with grace and dignity, but she has troublemaker sons. The queen decides to abandon strict protocols to transform her sons into deserving princes through education and personal growth, all while navigating the complexities of motherhood and royal life.

Juvenile Justice (2022): Sim Eun-Seok (Kim Hye-Soo) Sim Eun-Seok is an elite judge with a personality that seems unfriendly to others. She hates juvenile criminals and gets assigned to a local juvenile court. There, she breaks custom and administers her own ways of punishing the offenders.

K-Movies

Kill Boksoon (2023): Gil Bok-Soon (Jeon Do-Yeon) Gil Bok-Soon is a single mother and a contract killer working for M. K. Ent. Highly regarded by her peers, she has a 100% success rate and is one of a few killers rated "A" by her company. Right before Gil Bok-Soon is set to renew her contract, she gets involved in a kill or be killed confrontation.

Ballerina (2023): Jang Ok-Ju (Jun Jong-Seo) Ok-Ju used to work as a bodyguard. Ok-Ju is friends with Min-Hee, who is a ballerina. Min-Hee asks Ok-Ju for a favor. She wants Ok-Ju to take revenge.

The Witch: Subversion (2018): Ja-Yoon (Kim Da-Mi) A young girl escapes from a mysterious laboratory where she was trained to become a murder weapon. 10 years later, the girl, named Ja-yoon, is living a normal life, apparently without any memory of her past, she becomes involved in a crime.

Special Delivery (2022): Eun-Ha (Park So-Dam) Eun-Ha is a special driver for deliveries. She delivers anything or anyone for the right price. Her success rate is 100%, but she gets involved in an unexpected delivery accident.

Brave Citizen (2023): So Shi-Min (Shin Hae-Sun) So Shi-Min used to be a boxer in her student days. She now works as a contract teacher at a high school. She confronts a school bully, who frequently torments other students.

[ffxivtranslations]

Hunt Mark Bune is actually Rielle's Dad - Translations

The English translation changed a bunch of facts that led English-only players to miss that Rielle's father is indeed alive and you can hunt him.

In the Japanese quest, this is what Sidurgu says about Rielle's family:

シドゥルグ：Name……。俺たちが今まで調べたことと、リエルの証言……そして裏の筋から得た情報で、やっと事の全容が見えてきた。

シドゥルグ：こいつの本名は、リエル・ド・コーリニョン。高名な聖職者や、正教がらみの機関の重役を輩出している、名門貴族コーリニョン家の娘だ。

シドゥルグ：その母親……女当主の、イストリド・ド・コーリニョンは、ある貴族の男を婿に迎えて、リエルをもうけた。

シドゥルグ：婿となった男が、ひそかに異端者に賛同している過激派で、竜の血を飲んでいたことなど知らずにな……。

シドゥルグ：数年後、コーリニョン家で得た情報を異端者に流し終えた男は、さらに竜の血を呷り、完全なドラゴン族となって、一家を滅ぼそうとした。

シドゥルグ：その野望は、精鋭の騎士たちによって阻まれたが、事実を知ったイストリドは、男の……竜の血を引くリエルを幽閉した。

シドゥルグ：……今更になって、命まで奪おうとしているのは、正教に忠義を見せるためか……。

シドゥルグ：何にせよ、俺たちは暗黒騎士としての役目を果たすだけだ。イストリドとの決闘に勝利してな。

Sidurgu: WoL.... I've finally pieced together the whole story, from what we found in our investigation, what Rielle testified... and what I found out through the underground.

Her real name is Rielle de Caulignont. A daughter of the same well-known aristocratic Caulignont family that produces many famous clergy and instrumental Holy See attendants.

That mother... the female family head, Ystride de Caulignont, married another aristocratic man and bore Rielle.

Unbeknownst to her, her groom was a member of a radical faction of heretics who had drunk dragon blood...

A few years later, after having finished secretly leaking information gained in the Caulignont family to the heretics, the man drank more dragon blood and fully transformed into a dragon, and tried to kill his family.

However, his plan to kill them was foiled by elite knights but... knowing that her daughter had that man's- that dragon's- blood, Ystride locked up her daughter.

...Coming to kill her after all this time must be her way of showing her loyalty to the Holy See.

In any case, as Dark Knights we must carry out our duty. By winning this dual with her, that is.

This is what the Japanese hunt mark description says:

ユステシア: 異端者は、多くが平民出身だけど、中には貴族もいるわ。ある男性貴族が、妻である名門貴族の女当主を利用することで、長年に渡り、神殿騎士団の情報を流していた事があってね。

こともあろうに、この男は一通り情報収集を終えると、「竜の血」を飲んでドラゴン族の眷属と化したの。家族を殺して、証拠を隠滅するためにね……。

幸い神殿騎士団の活躍で、最悪の事態は免れたけど、眷属と化した男は、皇都を脱出して逃げ去ったというわ。討伐依頼を出してきたのは、生き残った妻よ。

Eustacia: Heretics usually come from the common people, but there are some aristocrats among them. One such aristocratic man used his wife, the female head of a noted aristocratic family, to get information on the Temple knights to leak, for many years. Of all things he could have done, the man finished his intelligence gathering by drinking dragon blood and turning into a scalekin himself. In order to kill his family and hide the evidence... Thankfully, the Temple Knights intervened and stopped the worst from happening. The man who turned into a scalekin was said to have escaped the city and run away. The one who put out the hunt bounty on him was none other than his surviving wife.

[ooeygooeyghoul]

How to make a child model in Anam/Ktisis!

Disclaimer: I am NOT an expert in the use of these mods! I'm still very new and learning the ins and outs of them! This method worked for me, and maybe there are better ways to do it, but I'm just explaining how I created my baby Shiun. If you know of a better way, or have any tips and tricks, please feel free to comment or reblog with your advice for the sake of other gpose newbies! :D Link to Ktisis's download page | Link to Anam's download page Guide and Tips/Warnings below the cut! Hope this helps &lt;3

Summon your partner in crime. So first off, I equipped my summoner job stone and summoned my trusty companion, Carbie.

2. Add your Carbie to your actors. Open up Anam and add your carbie to your list of actors, by clicking the plus sign at the top of the menu next to your character's name (remember that with Anam, you can only edit appearances OUTSIDE of gpose). Click on the little button labeled "Carbuncle" to add them.

3. Turn your Carbie into a person. With your Cabie selected, go to the "Import NPC" at the bottom right and pull up the list. Find an NPC that is the same race as your desired character and select it. In this example, I just chose the first au ra NPC I saw in the list. (You can also directly choose your desired race in the customize menu and start from scratch, but I just do it the Import way, lol) ⚠️As far as I've experienced, it's a 50/50 chance on whether or not you can alter the age of your character's actor directly. Every time I've tried this, it breaks the model and never works the way it should. For simplicity's sake, I've always just used my friend Carbie.

4. Change the age of your new actor. Now if you look at the top left of the Anam window, there's a series of dropdowns next to "Race."

What you want is the bottom right menu. Click it and you'll see "Old," "Normal," and "Young." Clicking "Young" will turn your carbie into the child version of the race it's currently disguised as!

5. Customize and boot up gpose! Now you can customize them to be the adorable mini version of your beloved WoL/OC!! The bones are compatible with Ktisis and should be as easy to manipulate and pose as adult models. If you use the Carbie method as I have in this explanation, you can simply hide your main model in the default Gpose menu for pictures.

Some things to keep in mind! ----

⚠️Not every race has a child model. The only races that have child models are:

au ra - male & female

hyur - male & female

elezen - male & female

miqo'te - female only

⚠️It is very likely that the models will break or look a little funky when you first spawn them. They have a very limited number of faces, and a limited number of available hairstyles. If you choose an option the game does not have, it will create some... interesting results. Most other customizations beyond skin color, hair color, and eye color will also likely not work (tail type/length, jaw type, etc.).

Left: invalid face selected --- Right: invalid hairstyle selected

Usually, faces 1 & 2 are the only viable options, and hairstyles 1-5 are okay. (Note: the pictures of the hairstyle icons will NOT match the hairstyle on the model.)

⚠️Clothing is also fairly limited! I'm not sure what dictates what child models can and cannot wear, so as far as I know, it's just a game of trial and error. You'll know immediately if an article of clothing isn't compatible lmaoo. Hats... rarely ever work...

✨Don't forget that you can save your model's data! When your model is customized to your liking, click "Export" at the bottom right of the menu to save the data to Anam. That way, you can load the appearance immediately without rebuilding it every time!

It's a mixed bag of what will and won't work on the model. My best advice is to experiment and play around with it! It took me a little bit to figure all of this out, so hopefully this silly little explanation helps out all the other new gposers out there :)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask! I'll do my best to help! I may edit this as I go to correct things and/or add onto it!

[softplots]

MASTERLIST — female korean names !!

hi sweeties !! there are #50 (FIFTY) female korean names under the cut, they were all taken from kdramas. hope you guys like it !! please like/reblog if you found this useful !!

Park Se-Hee

In Byuel

Go Yu-Na

Kim San-Ha

Na Joo-Hee

Han Song-Yi

Lee Mi-Yeon

Jung Jung-Won

Shin Ki-Won

Kwon Na-Ra

Ah Mi

Yoon Hee

Young-geun

Yoo-joo

Heo Soon-sim

Choi Sun-ah

Shin Ki-yoon

Mi-so

Baek Na-hee

Ma Ho-Young

Lee So-Yeon

So-Jin

Lee Hyun-ji

Ah-reum

Yoon So-rim

Eun Tae-hee

Seong Mi-do

Ahn Ja-yeong

Hong Chae-ri

Eun-seo

Oh Ha-rin

Baek Je-na

Kim Ga-yeon

Seon-hwa

Son Ae

Eun Ok

Eun-mi

Kang Hye-young

Lee Yoo-ri

Choi Dong-joo

Jung-soo

Kim Yeong-chae

Jo Hae-In

Bae Doo-rae

Jo Ki-bum

Joo Wol

Yoo Young-joo

Joo Wol

Lee Yoo-jeong

Mo Jae-in

[ckkikilukilu]

☆ Meet Kikilu ☆

Available For: Penpal RP Server/Database: Balmung / Crystal

★ The Basics ★

Name: Kikilu Kilu

Race: Lalafell

Age: 42

Gender/Pronouns: Cis Female / She/Her

Sexuality: Panromantic / Asexual

Marital Status: Taken (monogamous)

Affinity: Lawful Good

Likes: Singing, dancing, nature, socializing, baking, herbology, honey, marshmallows, edible flowers, plushies, stories, pretty desserts, letter writing, and all forms of magic.

Dislikes: Smoking, dishonesty, book study, snobs, morbols, and morbol-like creatures.

★ Appearance ★

Hair: Auburn Red

Eyes: Golden

Height: 2′ 5″

Build: Average lalafell chub.

Tattoos: None

Piercings: Several on each ear.

Scars: None

Other notables: Forehead gem.

Common Accessories: Various necklaces and wristbands.

★ Personal ★

Profession: Healer, herbalist, soft-retired pop idol.

Hobbies: Magic (in all forms), singing, dancing, herbology, and baking.

Languages: Eorzean Common, Hingan, Hannish, and some Turali.

Residence: The Black Shroud, Gridania

Birthplace: Encelia Village, Thanalan (destroyed)

Zodiac: Azeyma, The Warden

Fears: Morbols, abandonment.

★ Relationships ★

Partner: Zezedoku Jejedoku

Children: None

Parents: Xuxuvala Fufuvala (father, deceased), Ririta Rita (mother, deceased)

Siblings: Kazofu Nizofu (unofficial adoptive brother, estranged)

Other Relatives: None

Best Friends: Waltz Concerto,

Pets: None

★ Additional Information ★

Personality: Bubbly and easy to get along with, Kikilu loves meeting new people and making new friends. She’s naturally curious, and loves hearing about the lives of others, visiting places she's never been to before, and experiencing new things. And with the heart of a healer, Kikilu will go out-of-her-way to help others. Though she tries not show it to others, Kikilu is very emotional. She tries very hard to see things from every point-of-view, and respect those with different ideals, even when she might not agree with them. She rarely gets angry, but if you insult or upset her friends, then you’re likely to see the side of her that she keeps reserved for just such occasions. Formerly traveling the world as a pop idol, Kikilu has returned to her magical roots, now exploring the natural healing abilities of plant life also.

Smoking: Never

Drugs: Never

Alcohol: Socially

MSQ screenshots are OOC. I just can't resist a pretty picture, but as she's not an actual WoL, she hasn't gone through the WoL's journey herself.

★ Drabbles ★

Circumstances Of Birth

Before The Calamity

During The Calamity [tw: death]

After The Calamity

The New Era

The Journey Home

A Realm Reborn

[sylaurin]

Kabniel Shinespark - Stats and Facts

B A S I C S

Name: Kabniel Shinespark

Nicknames: Kab, Sparks

Age: 22 as of the beginning of Dawntrail

Nameday: 7th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon

Race: Hyur Midlander

Gender: Female (mtf trans)

Orientation: Bisexual/polyamorous

Profession: Adventurer, small business owner

P H Y S I C A L   A S P E C T S

Hair: Black with orange highlights, kept long but worn up in braids/tails

Eyes: Green

Skin: tan

Tattoos/scars: none(yet)

F A M I L Y

Parents: Bio parents are Iskra (mother) and Thiago (father) who were part of a Garlean spy network in Ala Mhigo prio to the invasion and during the occupation but fled to Eorzea after becoming pregnant. Thiago is captured during the escape and Iskra barely makes it to Eorzea. Iskra later leaves her twin children in the care of an exiled monk, Rennir, once a lead on Thiago's whereabouts emerges, however she didn't return. Adoptive parents are Defiant Oak (dad) and Silver Allium (mom) a Roegadyn couple that took her in after her "grandfather" was murdered.

Siblings: she has a twin brother, Kal, separated as children when Iskra failed to return and he was placed in the care of mages once his affinity for magic was discovered. They've met each other in their adventures but have no clue they're related.

Grandparents: Rennir a hyur highlander Monk that was friends with Iskra back in Ala Mhigo, though he only knows her as her cover identity and not as a Garlean operative. He raises Kabniel until he was killed by H'raha Tia, a monk from the secretive Sect of Shadows

In-laws and Other: the Leveilleur family from her bond with Alisaie (which includes Thancred in this AU) and the Dotharl tribe (which includes the WoL Kal’istae Miurani) through her bond with Sadu. Gaius Baelsar, her mother's adoptive father.

Pets: None

S K I L L S

Abilities: Highly skilled martial artist, knows a little bit about magitek (enough to keep her bike on the road without having to rely on the Iron Works overmuch), somewhat skilled in botany learning from her adoptive parents, learned to make various drinks (hard and soft) while working in Costa Del Sol.

Hobbies: Training, competitive fighting, traveling, mischief

T R A I T S

Most Positive Trait: Determination, nothing short of hydaelyn herself can stop Kabniel once she is on her path.

Most Negative Trait: Rowdy, loud and proud. She's often rude and indelicate.

L I K E S

Colors: Orange, red, pink, gold, blue, purple

Smells: the ocean, mountain air, rain, sweat, citrus

Textures: Silk, smooth wood, smooth stone, soft petals, cold water

Drinks: Hot and Iced tea, water, sweet red wine, hot chocolate, mixed drinks

O T H E R    D E T A I L S

Smokes: Never

Drinks: socially on occasion

Drugs: Never

Mount Issuance: She generally didn't have the time or resources to own and maintain a chocobo of her own so she typically walked or rented a bird if she needed to move fast. Eventually though she managed to scrape up enough to commission Nero to build her her motorcycle.

Been Arrested: Yes

Tagged by @paintedscales

[gatheredfates]

KORET SWAN.

Nickname: Kor. Generally only reserved for people she knows well, otherwise it's Koret or Captain. Age: Mid-thirties. Nameday: 32 Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon (All Saints Wake) Race: Mix-race Ala Mhigan Highlander (on her father's side) and Limsan Midlander (on her mothers). Gender: It's complicated. I could write an entire essay about Kor's perception of gender and where she fits in it but that would take up 90% of this mini dossier. However, to keep it brief: Kor is unsure if her desire to abandon her femininity is due primarily to her father's distain of it or that she simply does not see herself as a woman. There are times where presenting masculine suits her, pronouns and all, until she suddenly feels alienated and abandons it altogether. There are times she feels she is everything and nothing at all. There are times were being a woman is a comfort and strength. She fits somewhere on the spectrum of gender fluidity, but she is constantly questioning her place and constantly feeling invalidated by the way her own mind undermines her when it comes to it. She is a pronoun because it is easy; she is not employed because she believes she is always female. If she could stop thinking about it altogether, she would do it in a heartbeat. Orientation: Bisexual, no preference. Profession: Captain of the Wolfsbane; a notorious galleon once commanded by her father, Dimitri. It was 'gifted' to her in a decrepit state when Kor was considered old enough to command.

Fleet Captain of her father's ships in his death, answering predominately to the thalassocracy of Limsa Lominsa when called upon - though she mostly ships goods for Firelight Trading Company.

Warrior of Light in the applicable verse!

PHYSICAL ASPECTS

Hair: A deep, wavy crimson, cut just above the breast. Kor will often plait it when she is working — if not cut it shorter altogether. See aforementioned gender grappling. Eyes: Amber. Her father's eyes. In her non-WoL verse, she lost her right eye in an altercation with @riftdancing's Blink after her father tried to pit her against the other woman and her forces. The loss of vision was a mercy to spare her life. Skin: Pale, closer to her mothers, though she tans without too much trouble. However, seeing much of her skin beyond her face is reserved only for those she trusts, as beneath her clothes her body is marred with scars and pock-marks from her father's abuse. There are callouses on her hands. Tattoos/Scars: See above regarding scars. She is considering adopting some tattoos in light of seeing Vamp and Rex's, but hasn't committed fully to the idea yet. FAMILY

Parents: Dimitri Swan, youngest in a family of Ala Mhigan men forced to watch their city fall. He abandoned his homeland quickly after revelations about the Garleans and the Mad King emerged and took to Limsa for promises of wealth and prestige. Fighting, bargaining, trading and even killing for what he wanted, he became a notorious figure within Limsa Lominsa — reviled and respected in turn —and was not one readily crossed. His desire for a true-born son to inherit his legacy was all-consuming and, ultimately, his undoing.

I haven't given a name to Kor's mother yet, but she was a pretty little thing Dimitri met one night in the Drowning Wench. He wooed her with promises of a luxurious life and the first few years of their marriage were unremarkable — primarily due to Dimitri being constantly at sea. However, when she failed to produce a living heir after two daughters and numerous miscarriages/stillborn children, his opinion of her soured. She died when Kor was thirteen of a 'mysterious illness', though she maintains her mother simply gave up on life due to his ongoing abuse. In her youth, she hated her. As an adult, her opinion of her is complicated. Siblings: One full-blooded sister, Lily. Because I play hard and fast with character ages, and the canonical passage of XIV time makes no sense to me (and I don't subscribe to it), she died at the start of ARR. Whether that was one year, five years or anything in between... you tell me.

Kor is also aware she must have an innumerable amount of half-siblings due to her father's sexual appetite. Even when their marriage was good, there were always rumours he was taking women in far-flung ports — something he denied at first, but wholeheartedly used as a battering ram later as another blow to hurt his wife. It would bemuse Kor if he only shot blanks, but she's not an optimist. At this stage, none have come out of the woodwork and tried to communicate with her. Grandparents: She knows little about them. The ones on her father's side died during the fall of Ala Mhigo and the ones on her mother's she never learned anything about. Others: (God this is going to get so long).

To begin, Kor has a rather large extended family. On her mother's side, she has her cousin Paprika (played by @riftdancing). On her father's, she has Ashe and Eve. Dimitri tried to look like he was assimilating into Limsan society by taking on his wife's last name and abandoning his own, leaving Ashe with to carry the mantle of 'Hawke'. However, Kor was never close to any of them until adulthood.

In Ashe and Paprika's case, though they lived within the same city-state, Dimitri's iron fist over his family ensured Kor couldn't ask for help. They were also not really in a position to assist without inflicting his retribution onto them. Dimitri abandoned his brother when Ashe's father first arrived, and consequently isolated his wife from any contact with her family.

Eve didn't come into the picture until Kor was well and truly an adult. Ashe kept up with her via letters but, due to going due west to Thanalan with the other refugees, she was only able to escape her own captivity in her mid-twenties. They are incredibly distant for numerous reasons I won't get into here (because it'll be a novel).

Kor found a pseudo-father figure in my partner's character Rex, though she will not admit it to him directly. They came into contact through my character Crow (I enjoy all my characters being loosely interconnected), another fleet-captain hoping to push Dimitri out of the picture because he conflicted with her aspirations, and he quickly surmised her predicament through Crow's inference and Kor's eventual admission. His company is a second home to her, both metaphorically and literally these days.

Literally because she's dating one of the Head Mechanics — an Ala Mhigan man by the name of Vamp. This was another cheeky ploy by Crow to give Kor some connections to her homeland in the company of a man she knew to be gentle and kind; to the point she refused his charter from Limsa to Ul'dah, even if Rex was paying handsomely for the fare. Crow hadn't expected them to grow as close as they did... but she also won a bet, so that was nice. If she's in Firelight, she can be found in the workshop or the airship hanger keeping Vamp company while he works on Firelight's various vehicles.

Her relationship with Blink is... a thing. Don't quantify it. In another life, they're dating. In another-other life, one is dead by the other's hand. She's the embodiment of 'I fucked around and found out' — literally! What are they? Is she an ex, an enemy or something in between? Who knows! She calls her a friend these days. That's close enough.

You know who Kor's best friend is? She won't say it. It's Sarrai. Sarrai will happily say it, though. She'll sing it from the rooftops! She once asked Kor for her bones if she successfully died and the Captain was far too taken aback to say no. Dark humour wins again.

There's also some lore around her and my other best friend's OC Beau, but a lot of that is tied into Beau's WoL verse and makes it hard to properly quantify here without talking about that verse and making this post even longer. However, there's a lot of homoerotic tension. That's all you need to know. Same for the numerous connections she has with my friends' ocs at FTC and beyond. Most of them aren't active on tumblr but they know. They know. Pets: I jokingly have the Ugly Duckling out on Kor. She had a dog called Nipper in her WoW verse. Maybe she has a pet? Who knows.

SKILLS

Abilities: Kor is a captain. With that come a myriad of skills including, but not limited to: commanding a ship and reading the seas; diplomacy, negotiation and bartering; mastery over a myriad of weapons including a gunblade and a musket (I maintain Kor was a musketeer in ARR despite it being moved to machinist in HW); a depth of political understanding/manoeuvring; and a shit-tonne of luck. She also possessed the Echo, a 'gift' given to her the night her sister died. Hobbies: Kor is a workaholic. Down-time is few and far between, because it gives her too much time to think. However, she does enjoy reading for its escapism.

TRAITS

Most positive trait: I think it's her accountability. Kor doesn't like to admit she is wrong and doesn't like to look weak, yet she will grit her teeth and apologise eventually because she knows it's the right thing to do. She's also got mountains of endurance and will put her own life/limb on the line for her love ones because she knows she can take it. Most negative trait: Her melancholy. Kor is jaded from a lot of life's experiences, and this manifests in someone who is closed off, hostile and downright nasty when people push her too far. She battles with extreme suicidal ideation that can often make her endurance a detriment because she doesn't always care if she dies. Her father called her a dog for her bark but she's also known to bite.

LIKES

Colours: Navy blue, bottle-green and red. Smells: Sea-salt, brine and freshly-carved wood. Smoky cedarwood colognes and anise. Rum and other similar spirits. Coffee. Textures: Water, wool and steel. The feeling of wood beneath your fingers. Drinks: Hot chocolate.

OTHER DETAILS

Smokes: Frequently. It's her go-to vice, only because it has less 'negative' side-effects to alcohol. Dimitri was an alcoholic and Kor possesses his rage. She knows what she can be like when she drinks. Drinks: ...Semi-frequently. Just because she knows what she's like doesn't mean she won't partake, especially in times of turmoil and strife. These days she tries to drink sweeter things like mead and wine, rather than hard spirits/beer, because she finds she's more aware of how much she has drunk rather than losing herself to the bottle. Drugs: She's dabbled, but it's not for her. Kor has an addictive personality and wrestles enough with booze and tobacco. She doesn't need anything else. Mount Issuance: Does a ship count? I also fully believe that the fall of Garlemald has brought technological advancements to Eorzea and Rex would not have passed up the chance to build things like cars and motorbikes. If so, Kor has the latter. Been arrested: Sure! She's been drunk and disorderly and had a few nights in a Limsan gaol. That's kind of the part of being a privateer, y'know?

Tagged by: @sundered-souls — at least for this one! I'm going to try and do one character per tag. Tagging: @halikyon, @zylphiacrowley, @abracarabbit, @laurel-resting, @starforger, @corsair-kovacs, @cindernet-explorer & @eriyu! (provided you haven't done it already; if so, maybe an alt?) If you'd like a chance of being tagged, you can like my permanent interaction call here!

[ckkitanitayuun]

☆ Meet Kitani ☆

Available For: Penpal RP Server/Database: Balmung / Crystal

Everybody's problem! Kitani is loud, energetic, and not often in trouble. A party girl emitting absolute gremlin energy. And though she often attempts to hide her emotions from others, she's not as good at it as she likes to think she is.

Events in her past kept her from allowing any relationship deeper than acquaintances. And she spent many years working aboard ships, avoiding staying in one place (or even with one crew) for very long. Keeping herself busy, and often surround by others, she made sure she had no time or reason to feel lonely. Working aboard ships was busy enough, but there were always new people to meet, new places to see, and new drinking games to compete in.

Now-a-days, she resides with her long-suffering partner, Olly. It's the longest she's ever stayed in one place, and the closest she's ever been with one person. Life sure has changed for Kitani, and it can feel a little overwhelming for her at times. Luckily, there's still plenty of parties that need attending where she can blow-off steam... and poor Olly gets dragged along to most of them.

Name: Kitani Tayuun Race: Miqo'te Age: 20's Gender/Pronouns: Cis Female / She/Her Sexuality: Demisexual / Pansexual Marital Status: Taken (monogamous) Affinity: Chaotic Good Likes: Parties, dancing, shots, cocktails, cider, meat dishes, archery, pubs, nightclubs, games, cheese, bacon, camping, grilled fish, sailing, pineapple on pizza. Dislikes: Smoking, dishonesty, long silences, sushi, and snobs.

Notes: MSQ screenshots are OOC. I just can't resist a pretty picture, but as she's not an actual WoL, she hasn't gone through the WoL's journey herself.

[player279achlys]

The golden rabbit's legacy (Hwang In-Ho/Frontman x fem! reader!)

Il-nam's granddaughter will prove herself worthy of being the next hostess, while someone becomes her loyal shadow.

CHAPTER VI: nightmares and confessions

Previous chapter: Chapter V

Next chapter: Chapter VII

Pairing: Hwang In-Ho/Frontman x Original!female!Character

Word count: 1,5k words.

Summary: In the shadow of her grandfather’s dark empire, Melinoe, a brilliant young woman in her early twenties, steps into a world of blood, betrayal, and power she was never meant to inherit. As the granddaughter of the infamous Oh Il-Nam, creator of the deadly Squid Games, she is thrust into a brutal legacy that demands she not only survive but thrive as its new hostess. Determined to honor her family’s name and prove herself worthy of the golden rabbit mask, she designs games more cunning and lethal than any before.

But power comes at a cost. Beneath her calculated exterior lies a woman haunted by guilt, trauma, and the faces of those she has condemned to die. And at her side stands Hwang In-Ho, the enigmatic Front Man—older than her, cold, and feared by all, except for her. Since the day he learned of her existence, In-Ho has been deeply, obsessively in love with Melinoe. His devotion is as intense as it is toxic, a tangled mix of desire and protectiveness that pushes him to control every aspect of her life.

As Melinoe rises to prominence, she finds herself navigating not only the deadly games but also the dangerous allure of In-Ho. Their relationship is a powder keg of suppressed emotions, forbidden passion, and fraught power dynamics. He would destroy anyone who comes close to her—including a charming, younger VIP who flirts with her one too many times. Yet, while In-Ho dreams of keeping her safe in his arms, Melinoe dreams of reshaping the games into something darker and more just—her own twisted vision of justice against the world’s worst offenders.

When the 33rd Squid Games begin, everything changes. With her grandfather entering the arena as Player 001 and Gi-Hun as Player 456, the games take on unprecedented stakes. As alliances crumble and bodies fall, Melinoe must contend with the weight of her grandfather’s legacy, the manipulations of the VIPs, and the unrelenting obsession of the man who would burn the world for her.

Will Melinoe rise as the queen of the games, or will the bonds of obsession and love be the end of her?

Warnings: MDNI!!!, Afab!, angst. Sexual language. Fear of losing someone. Smut (light kinda), grumpy x sunshine, dark romance, age gap, possessive, obsessed, paranoid and dominant In-Ho, daddy issues, yandere behaviour, jealousy, violence, murder, typical squid game stuff.

English isn’t my first language, if there are any mistakes, please forgive me. :)

Melinoe’s recovery was not without its struggles. The games had left their mark on her, not just physically but mentally. Nightmares plagued her, vivid and unrelenting. She dreamed of Wol-Jin’s face, his eyes wide with fear as he fell. She dreamed of blood, of gunshots, of the screams of the fallen.

One night, In-Ho was woken by the sound of a muffled cry. He was out of bed and in her room within moments, his heart pounding as he found her tangled in her sheets, her body trembling. She had fallen to the floor in her sleep, her breaths coming in ragged gasps.

“Melinoe,” he said, kneeling beside her. “It’s me. You’re safe.”

Her eyes flew open, wild and unfocused, before they landed on him. “In-Ho,” she whispered, her voice shaking.

He pulled her into his arms, cradling her against his chest. “I’ve got you,” he murmured, pressing a kiss to her temple. “You’re safe. I won’t let anything hurt you.”

She clung to him, her tears soaking into his shirt as he held her tightly. For a long time, neither of them spoke, the silence broken only by her quiet sobs.

“I see them,” she said finally, her voice barely audible. “Their faces. I can’t make them go away.”

“You’re stronger than this,” he said, his voice firm but gentle. “You’ve survived so much. You’ll get through this, too.”

She looked up at him, her hazel-amber eyes glistening with tears. “How can you be so sure?”

“Because I know you,” he said simply. “And because I’ll be here. Always.”

Melinoe stood before the vast map of the island in the planning room, her hazel-amber eyes scanning the intricate layout of the upcoming games. Every detail had to be flawless—every trap, every mechanism, every contingency. Her grandfather’s wish was to participate in these games, and she would honor it with unwavering dedication.

Across the room, In-Ho leaned against the wall, his arms crossed as he watched her. She was a vision of determination, her sharp mind working tirelessly to bring her vision to life. But behind her steely resolve, he saw the cracks—the toll the games had taken on her. The nightmares, the weight of her decisions, the scars both visible and hidden.

“You’re overthinking,” he said, his voice breaking the silence.

She turned to him, a faint smile tugging at her lips. “I don’t have the luxury of underthinking.”

He pushed off the wall, closing the distance between them. “You’ve accounted for everything, Melinoe. There’s nothing left to perfect.”

“There’s always something,” she replied, though her tone softened. “This isn’t just about the games. It’s about my grandfather.”

“And you’re doing this for him,” In-Ho said, his voice low and firm. “But you can’t carry this alone.”

“I’m not,” she said, her gaze meeting his. “You’re here.”

The words sent a jolt through his whole body, and for a moment, he allowed himself to believe she meant more than just his role in the games. He wanted to tell her everything—to remind her of the night they had shared, to confess the depth of his feelings. But he couldn’t. Not yet. She didn’t remember, and he couldn’t risk losing her by forcing her to confront it now.

Over the next two months, the preparations for the 33rd games consumed their every waking moment. The transition to targeting society’s worst offenders was a logistical challenge, and Melinoe was going to approach it with meticulous precision, for the next games. She reviewed every profile, every dossier, ensuring that everything was perfect for the last games with debtors only selected; to honour her grandfather.

In-Ho admired her ruthlessness. She had a vision for the games, one that aligned with his own growing disdain for the morally corrupt. Watching her work only deepened his obsession. She was brilliant, fearless, and utterly captivating.

“I’ve finalized the roster,” she said one evening, sliding a tablet across the table toward him. “Four hundred and fifty six players. The last game with debtors. For my grandpa.”

He scanned the list, his lips curling into a rare smile. “This is… perfect.”

Her gaze lingered on him, a flicker of vulnerability breaking through her composed exterior. “Do you think he’ll be proud?”

In-Ho set the tablet down, stepping closer to her. “Melinoe, he’s already proud. You’ve done more than anyone could have expected.”

She hesitated, her eyes searching his. “And you? What do you think?”

His heart clenched at the question. She had no idea how much she meant to him, how deeply she had burrowed into his soul. “I think you’re extraordinary,” he said, his voice thick with emotion. “I think… I’d follow you anywhere.”

Her cheeks flushed, and for a moment, she looked away. “That’s dangerous talk, In-Ho.”

“Not for me,” he said, his voice dropping. “Not when it’s you.”

Despite the progress they made, Melinoe’s nights were plagued by nightmares. The faces of those she had killed haunted her, their screams echoing in her mind. She often woke in a cold sweat, her heart pounding as the images refused to fade.

One night, she fell from her bed, her body tangled in the sheets as she thrashed against the invisible enemies in her dreams. The sound startled In-Ho from his own restless sleep, and within moments, he was at her door.

He didn’t knock. He pushed the door open, his heart racing as he found her on the floor, gasping for breath, her hands clutching her head.

“Melinoe,” he said urgently, kneeling beside her. “Don’t worry. I got you. You’re safe.”

Her eyes flew open, wide with terror, before recognition dawned. “In-Ho,” she whispered, her voice trembling.

He pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly against his chest. She clung to him, her fingers digging into his shirt as though afraid he might disappear. “They won’t leave me,” she said, her voice breaking. “I see them every time I close my eyes.”

He pressed a kiss to her temple, his lips lingering against her skin. “You’re stronger than this,” he murmured, his voice low and steady. “You’ve survived more than anyone ever could. You’re still here, Melinoe. And I’m not going anywhere.”

Her sobs subsided gradually, her breathing evening out as his presence soothed her. For a long time, they sat there on the floor, the silence between them heavy but comforting.

“Stay,” she said finally, her voice barely audible.

“I’m not leaving,” he replied, his arms tightening around her. “Not tonight. Not ever.”

The day of the 33rd games arrived with an air of solemnity. Oh Il-Nam, frailer than ever, stood at the forefront as Player 001. His presence was both a testament to his legacy and a farewell to the world he had built. Gi-hun, Player 456, entered the arena with that happiness characteristic of his, though he was unaware of the orchestrated changes.

Melinoe and In-Ho watched from the surveillance room, their roles now firmly established as the architects of the games. She wore a tailored yellow and black suit. Black to portray seriousness and professionalism and the yellow as the korean tradition dictated: for those wealthy, holy and with authority. 

She was now the hostess of the games, she was the authority and the yellow made her stand out and served as a warning, just like in nature. Yellow animals were a warning and venomous. 

She was the personification of nobility, dignity, wealth and authority in those games. 

Melinoe wore an unreadable expression as well, behind her half mask. In-Ho stood beside her, his geometric mask concealing the turmoil that raged within him.

“This is it,” she said quietly, her eyes fixed on the arena below.

“You’ve done everything you set out to do,” he replied. “This is your moment.”

She turned to him, a small smile tugging at her lips. “Our moment.”

His chest tightened at her words, and he nodded. “Our moment.”

As the first game began, the sound of the announcer’s voice echoing through the arena, In-Ho’s gaze remained fixed on Melinoe. She was his sun, his moon, his entire universe. And he would do whatever it took to keep her safe—even if it meant sacrificing everything.

The first game of the 33rd Squid Games began with grim efficiency. The air in the observation deck was heavy with tension as Melinoe and In-Ho watched the players navigate the deadly trial below. Each movement, each decision, was scrutinized, their fates decided by split-second choices.

Melinoe leaned forward slightly, her hazel-amber eyes sharp as she tracked her grandfather, Oh Il-Nam, who moved with calculated precision despite his frailty. Beside him, Gi-hun stood out, his determination and fire evident even from a distance.

“You’re worried about him,” In-Ho said, his voice low as he glanced at her.

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t,” she admitted, her fingers curling around the edge of the console. “But he insisted on this. It’s his way of saying goodbye.”

In-Ho nodded, though his focus was more on her than the game unfolding below. The way she carried the weight of her grandfather’s legacy, the way she bore every decision with quiet strength—it only deepened his obsession. He couldn’t look at her without remembering the way she had clung to him, whispered his name, surrendered herself to him.

He thought she had forgotten. He had resigned himself to her amnesia, choosing to bury the memory deep within himself. But Melinoe’s mind wasn’t as blank as he thought.

So, another short chapter, hence why I am posting many chapters today.

These 2 are shorter than usual mostly because it's a change in the story. The games, the recovery and Melinoe doing her duties.

As always.

Loves you, Achlys.

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BTS MIYA Kicks Off Her Solo Comeback With Exciting News

7:30PM || March 21, 2024

MIYA talks about her future plans during her comeback showcase!

MIYA dropped the album's pre-release single 'SHHH!' on February 14 as a sample for 'REPPIN'". Since then, ARMYs have excitedly waited for the album's release.

'REPPIN'" is an album that MIYA describes to be one that boosts the feeling of self-confidence while taking inspiration from people she sees as 'girl bosses'. Her examples include Beyonce, Marvel's Natasha Romanoff, Ocean's 8 Debby Ocean, Hotel Del Luna's Jang Man Wol, and Little Mix among many others.

The full-length album came out 6PM today, but Bangtan's Princess held a showcase for the press and a number of ARMYs at 1PM where she performed her title track 'DRAMA' and two b-sides as well ('bloodline' and 'whistle') as talked about her tracks, as we'll write at the end of the article.

Alongside her album release, MIYA released news of a tour this year, starting off in June. She noted that the tour "was actually supposed to be announced tomorrow, but I'm already here. I'll leave the details for the poster, but I'll be going on my first solo tour later this year, and I'm definitely going to focus on performing more recent songs! See you all in June!"

ARMYs flooded to the internet with the news, both excited over the new music as well as the possibility of seeing MIYA perform old songs again as well as other songs she had never performed before.

Are you excited for MIYA's tour? Read below to get a glimpse of what to expect from it from MIYA herself:

MY HOUSE (only until 2:03): "I wanted to open the album with something empowering that boosts that feeling of self-confidence and independence, you know? Also something that feels like pride for representing you and what's yours."

DRAMA: "This is the album's title track and one out of the four songs in Korean on the album. I'd like to say, like its title, it gives off a dramatic vibe in a way that practically screams 'main character energy'."

bloodline: "Writing 'bloodline', i tried to tap into the mindset of a girl breaking free from a toxic relationship. Of course, it isn't something I personally experienced in terms of romance because we all know how sweet and amazing my boyfriend is, but I pulled this a bit from when I got emancipated from my biological birthgivers. Only a little bit. Just the resentment."

egotistic: "I'd say that 'egotistic' falls along similar lines to 'bloodline' in terms of freeing and self/confidence. It has a more Latin pop vibe that I definitely have been dabbling in alongside other genres over my hiatus."

bet u wanna: "If there were one song on this album that would make you more confident when talking to a guy you like, I would think 'bet u wanna' is that song. Enough said, I think that pretty much speaks for itself."

got her own (with TXT Seri): "Seri was with me almost the whole time I worked on 'got her own'! She was really excited to work on something that celebrates female independene and just overall self-sufficiency, and I'd like to think we made a good anthem just for that."

grl gvng: "This is like a song I made with a bunch of my closest friends in the industry. I think namely NCT's Hannah unnie, TXT's Seri, Enhypen's Ari, Aespa's Ningning, Red Velvet's Yeri unnie, and Le Sserafim's Yunjin. These girls are some of the strongest I know."

shhh!: "You guys already know 'shhh!'. You wouldn't expect the album from the pre-release single, would you? Yes, I absolutely enjoyed the more mature concepts I did recently, so I carried it over with this in a more playful manner that shows certainty in one's own desires."

princess diana (with NCT Hannah): "Princess Diana was an icon in her time, and obviously Hannah unnie and I both grew up in England for a time hearing stories of her. This song was kind of us channeling her iconicness in a... not as elegant manner."

b.i.t.c.h.: "I know it's still a shock for many to see me include curses in my music, but I don't care. That's this song, you know? Taking the reigns of my own life because people will always talk, so I don't need to waste time trying to appease everyone at the cost of losing myself. It was a lesson hard learned."

whistle: "This is the last of the Korean songs on this album. Like the others, it's very self-confidence based with the more alluring calmer vibes. It's a song I particularly enjoy performing just because the choreography feels playful and upbeat."

7 rings: "The album closes with '7 rings'. We can't have a woman empowerment album without at least one manifesting song, right? This is the trap song to play when you're getting ready for a girl's night in the bathroom to hype yourself up."

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☆ Meet Luki ☆

Available For: Content (DNC, PCT, WHM, AST), RP, and Penpal RP. Server/Database: Balmung / Crystal

Though at first glance, she passes for viera, she's actually half miqo'te. Luki is far shorter than what you'd expect of a female viera. She's also somewhat scruffy, and has a little (bunny-like) tail. Her miqo'te side shines through via her highly expressive ears too.

Does she answer to a "pspsps"? There's one way to find out!

She collects a lot of crystals, and enjoys spending time in nature (as long as it's not too cold), especially near water.

When not surrounded by those natural elements, she spends a lot of time at the arcades (or the Gold Saucer) playing games, and frequently attends nightclubs (especially places/events rock/metal/alternate or cyberpunk themed), and festivals of pretty much all kinds.

Singing is something of a secret passion of hers. And whilst she'll sometimes brave karaoke after a few drinks, you'd be hard-pressed to catch even a hint of song leave her lips. She loves to sing, but lacks the confidence to do so in any kind of sober setting.

Less of a secret, is that she loves bunnies! And while most viera may not appreciate being likened to wild rabbits, Luki takes any such comparisons as high praise.

Name: Luki Lutz Race: Viqo'te (viera mother, miqo'te father) Age: 33 Gender/Pronouns: Cis Female / She/Her Sexuality: Demisexual / Pansexual Marital Status: Single (monogamous) Affinity: Chaotic GoodLikes: Parties, games, blitzball, frisbee, dancing, beaches, the ocean, nature, crystals, sweets, and fruit (especially squapes grapes). Dislikes: Smoking, dishonesty, onions, mayonnaise, seafood, spicy food, bitter flavours, cold climates, snobs, and flying insects (especially wesps and hornets).

Established Relations: Childhood friends with Lokin.

Notes: MSQ screenshots are OOC. I just can't resist a pretty picture, but as she's not an actual WoL, she hasn't gone through the WoL's journey herself.

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THE BIG POST OF ABANDONED RP MEMES: ALUS BEAUREGARD (Pt2)

I saved these questions bc I wanted to answer them EVENTUALLY but never got around to them. I decided rambling answers are better than no answers so.. HERE WE GO!

What are your wol(oc)'s thoughts on their gender?

IN MY PERSONAL OPINION or my personal headcanon or whatever you want to call it, I feel that the culture within Final Fantasy XIV's canon universe tends to be largely supportive of androgyny and gender-nonconformity in comparison to the real world. This both reflects the creators of the game being Japanese - a culture where feminine-looking men are the beauty standard - and the fact that Yoshi-P has shown pro-queer sentiments; I feel the playerbase of the game largely share his view, and the majority of PCs you meet in the game reflect that. Me and Arc's player have absolutely played around with the idea that the brothers are transmasculine. I will not officially confirm or deny this - in a world where fantasia can change someone's physical sex easily, it's hard to say what a trans journey would remotely look like in the world of Final Fantasy XIV, and I feel uncomfortable making solid statements on how it'd work if my claims conflicted with other players with trans character's ideas on it. I think if you want to believe Alus and Arc are transmasculine, I support this - I think if they are, they transitioned as teenagers. If you don't really feel that way, I also think that is fine. I do not personally feel interested in exploring the psychological struggles of transgenderism in writing Alus at this time, mainly because I've dealt with that shit long enough in my personal life. If he transitioned, it was socially painless and he never looked back, I think. I may revisit my decision on making it canon or not later. ALL THAT BEING SAID, I don't think that he hasn't struggled at least a little bit with the social perception of femininity vs. masculinity. He gets misgendered often due to his insistence on growing his hair out and dressing the way he does, and it doesn't help that he's tall for a male viera and his name often gets mistaken for and mispronounced as the feminine "Alice". He doesn't want it to bother him - he knows who he is, and being mistaken for a pretty lady is still being called 'pretty' to him, which he's flattered by - but there is definitely a need within him for his persona to be fully understood in order to be trusted and admired, so he might get a little snippy about it sometimes on accident. He loves things we in this world would call "typical femininity" - the color pink, frilly lacy fashion, ranting about how the power of love will save all like a shoujo magical girl heroine, but to him these things are just a genre that has nothing to do with physical sex - he's soft, he's kind, he loves beautiful things, that's all it is. It's not male or female. He also is attracted to these aesthetical traits in others regardless of gender, and less attracted to things we in this world would call "typically masculine", regardless of gender. (Vaguely related funfact; Opposite to Alus, Arc is attracted to masculine people regardless of sex!)

How does your wol(oc) feel about death?

holy shit I have a lot to say on this and I hope you can understand why I've struggled to even know where to start on this - the topic of death is a major important factor to Alus' overall characterization, I can't stress this enough. Let's be blunt to start with -- Alus hates death. He's fascinated by it, he's tortured by it, he worships it - it's what most of his life revolves around, it's the source of his bottomless pit of self-hatred, it's what makes him who he is and it's everything he doesn't want to be. It's his destiny to be surrounded by it and his biggest fear to witness. It's a heavy burden that weighs him down and something he finds beautiful. It is the source of every poem I write about him. For a short period at the start of his adventuring career after a major tragedy struck, Alus dropped everything to train as a priest of Thal. He absolutely loathes the majority of the Thaumaturges of the grand Ul'dahn church and finds them disrespectful and abhorrent - he takes death extremely seriously and is far more dedicated to the art of preparing bodies for burial than most anyone you'll ever meet. He has considered joining the church for good numerous times but he is also prone of hypocrisy in his devotion, often showing frustration and resentment with the God of the Underworld for not showing more mercy, even if He is technically not responsible for the souls of the living's arrivals in His halls. His dedication to respectful burial goes all the way to even the lowliest of villains and war criminals, much to the dismay of many the vengeful. To see a grave he aided the creation of be desecrated or dug up is one of the few times you may see Alus truly enraged in reaction. He wishes to grant mercy to those he could not save in life from their tragic journey onto death, often from his or his allies' own blades. He thinks it is the least he could do after he has already failed - give them a chance to climb up through the seven hells after death to their salvation of sin in the afterlife. Alus is a devout pacifist on matters of life and death, if you do not already know this; he may be a warrior, but it is never his intention to kill in battle, only to disarm and arrest. He fully believes that absolutely anyone is capable of a shining future if they dare to reach for it, and he wants to always allow anyone & everyone that chance to do so. It goes without saying that failure to save an innocent is also a source of absolutely tearing him up inside to complete shreds. I think it is a rare occurrence that he does not have nightmares about this, if he does dream.

Next time I'll answer a few more asks I missed! Seeya later!