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Sterling Silver Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cross Pendant 2.25” x 1.25”

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[emilybeemartin]

Inktober Days 25-27

Day 25: Dangerous

I don’t like this prompt. Every national park can be dangerous, and the deadliest places in parks, hands-down, are the roads, where drivers are distracted by wildlife and scenery. But if we’re going with pure statistics, excluding automobile accidents, then the most dangerous park, according to Backpacker Magazine, is Denali. The main cause of death is exposure, followed by falls. Despite what many folks might assume, there has only been one fatality caused by a bear in the park’s entire hundred-year-plus history.

National parks, overall, are pretty safe places. Park rangers work hard to keep them that way, trying to balance the wilderness experience with the health and safety of the visiting public. We implore folks to follow common safety measures in the backcountry and along the roadways, and there’s a whole facet of rangering called “PSAR”—preventative search and rescue. These folks are usually stationed at popular trailheads, checking that people have the proper gear, water, and footwear to successfully complete the hike. PSARs are your friends! Listen to the PSARs!

Day 26: Remove

When seasonals sit down for ranger training at the beginning of the summer, there’s one topic that we know we’re going to hear about, no matter which unit in the system we’re in. Invasive species. From lionfish to kudzu to emerald ash borers to toadflax, every park has its problem species that are taking over native ecosystems. Removal is a tricky, labor-intensive process—if they can be removed at all.

The Everglades are a prime spot for invasive species—they’re considered one of the most severely-infested parks in the system in terms of nonnative plants. The subtropical environment, combined with the famous issues of humans releasing exotic pets into the wild and planting exotic gardens, mean that some of these species can multiply rapidly with no natural checks and balances. Rangers work hard to keep invasives from destroying habitat needed by native plants and animals, but the truth is, in many cases the damage is done, and exotics are simply here to stay.

Day 27: Beast

How fortunate are we to share a continent with bison? Is there any animal more iconic of rolling American wilderness, or more representative of the sins and triumphs of our history? The bison is our national mammal, and the symbol on our ranger patch to represent the wildlife protected by the National Park Service.

Working in parks with bison, like Theodore Roosevelt, always creates an extra layer of excitement to the job. I’ve been late to work because of bison jams along roadways and had to physically move programs because bison were hanging out in the amphitheater. I once couldn’t take my trash out because a bison had bedded down just steps from my door. As a ranger, it’s easy to start thinking of bison as giant, bullheaded nuisances, but then you lock eyes with one outside your car window, and you remember—oh, this beast is the heartbeat of this landscape, my elder and my companion, and I’m dead privileged to wear her image on my chest.

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[drowning-in-webnovel-chapters]

Sonic Prime is a perfect intro show for new Sonic fans and annoying for anyone who pays attention to the plot

Sonic prime shows off Sonic characters in a way that is digestible to new fans without dumping an entire legacy's worth of lore on them.

In the beginning we are told directly by Sonic what his relationship with each character is, showing us the characters from his perspective, while giving us a brief understanding of their background and how they met Sonic.

And I know what you're probably thinking, the original versions of the characters (other than Sonic and Shadow) are barely in the show at all, how could they be shown off if they're not in it? And of course, you're right, they're not in it, but that's the point.

The different versions of the Sonic characters are not just separate characters entirely; they are the same character in a different situation that caused them to change. And this change is what makes the show so perfect for new fans, because each variant shows off emphasized parts of each character.

Take Knuckles for example, in New Yolk Renegade is shown to be extremely determined to single mindedly complete their one goal and is very consistently loyal to Rebel while being unwilling to trust anyone else easily. He's also shown to be very brave and strategic in battle; All traits that Knuckles Prime exhibits but exaggerated to a larger extent to help get the point across.

In Boscage Maze Gnarly is representative of Knuckles naivety, showing how he can misinterpret things or be misled; often thinking with his fists or his stomach instead of his brain. And again, exaggerated to get the point across.

Now Dread is where they really shine, Dread perfectly shows off Knuckles' obsession with the Master Emerald, without even mentioning or showing the Master Emerald at all; Using the prism shard as a stand-in for the Master Emerald. It shows off how far he'd go to get it back, it shows how often he doesn't care about how his actions will affect those around him as long as he gets it back. Dread shows us how Knuckles will isolate himself to keep the master emerald/prism shard safe. He fully introduces us to Knuckles' relationship to the Master Emerald without having to explain any of the lore that comes with it.

Each of the variants have examples like this, of introducing a main facet of the original character in an extreme and unsubtle way. Thorn Rose shows Amy's anger at anyone who harms nature, and her tendency to refuse to change her mind and be stubborn if she believes she is in the right. Rebel emphasizes Rouge leadership skills when leading the rebellion/team dark, and ability to be strategic inside and out of combat regardless of her own emotions. And Sails represents Tails' loyalty and belief in his friends. (Im not gonna touch on Nine bc there's a million and one analyses of his character already)

All of this, plus the ghost versions that straight up tell us their core values, and using the concept of "going through different places to find magical rocks" makes for a show that perfectly introduces new Sonic fans to the characters and basis of the world without spoiling or overloading them with lore and explanations.

Its enough to get us intrigued by the characters, while leaving plenty to still be explored and learned about in which ever way we want.

The movies are also an intro to Sonic, but they lose a lot of points by being separate from the canon Sonic universe, introducing a lot of rules and concepts that aren't true in the canon Sonic lore, that it leaves people feeling confused or misled when trying to get into the rest of the series.

I can say that cuz its exactly what happened to me. I watched the movies, got interested, looked at the rest of the fandom, got confused, and decided to interact with only Movie Sonic content. Until I watched Prime.

Prime introduced me to all the original main characters (unless u count Silver or Blaze) and their aspects and relationships, as well as the canon universe. (and the ships which may have been a driving force for me joining the fandom but just ignore that)

If you want to get someone into Sonic id recommend two methods based on my own experience.

1. If they're hesitant about it/feel like its too cringe, start them with the movies, then a game that's fun to play but not story driven, and then make them watch prime

2. If they're not too hesitant/already in fandoms similar, show them prime and your personal favorite game, let them chose which one they want to do first and boom you got a new sonic fan!

[inaconstantstateofchange]

Halsin's Master: Tahlel Dwin'ddaren

An introduction to the original character I've created to fill in the gaps left in canon, based on a few pieces of information extrapolated from canon sources and outlined in my post here.

Tahlel was First Druid of the Emerald Grove for many years and led it with a wealth of social acumen at his command. A quintessential Silvanite, he worked to ensure his reputation was one of easygoing congeniality, and that that was the impression of him and his grove at the forefront of anyone's mind, rather than any of the subtler actions he may have taken to act in nature's defense.

His favored weapon was his glaive, which he used in concert with his masterful spellwork, making him a force to be reckoned with in any battle. His favored Wild Shape was that of a hawk, and he was a firm proponent of the power of flight to clear one's mind and offer new perspective. (He remained – very privately – befuddled all his days that any with the ability to do so would choose any other form.)

A dedicated gossip – although he would describe this more so as "having a successful information structure" – he had an entire network of birds that would bring him choice tidbits they had observed or heard from others of their kind, in exchange for simple favors. Whenever possible, he took pains to hold the source of his knowledge – and the full extent of it – close to his chest.

I'll be sharing more about him in the future – in fact, good luck getting me to shut up about him – but for now, I'll close with a snippet from a WIP of mine that hopefully illuminates some facets of his relationship with Halsin specifically:

“Oh, nai’ith. What a journey you’ve had.” Halsin swiped weakly at the calloused hand petting his hair, dexterously picking apart tangled strands as it moved along the line of his skull. He grumbled a protest, the sound catching slightly in his throat. “Not nai’ith - it’s Halsin.” The stroking didn’t pause, even as he heard Tahlel’s characteristic hum, and knew from long experience the far-off look that would be in his eyes as he thought. After but a moment came his response, slow and measured. “So you are, and none could argue.”  A flash of his usual sly humor lit the air around them as he tugged at one strand of Halsin’s hair, playful but gentle, undemanding. “I hope you might yet permit me the occasional indulgence. After all, you will always be a sapling to me.” Halsin felt an answering glimmer of humor warm his own chest. “You’re just saying that because you don’t like that I’m taller than you now. But was it not you yourself who taught me one ‘oughtn’t ignore nature’s bounty simply because it did not delight’?” Tahlel’s squawk echoed dully against the rocks around them, and Halsin’s shoulders shook faintly with his muffled laughter. Silvanus, how he had missed this.

[dilfsonic]

PLEASE tell me more about Sonmetadow! Anything at all- headcanons, meta, just rambling about them, anything!!

Sorry this is so late!! But I wanted to answer this for a while.

> Metal gradually develops complicated feelings the longer he’s allowed close proximity with his organic copy. As an AI he learns constantly, but given he’s only ever around Eggman his emotionally intelligence can only go so far. The more he watches, learns from, and mimics Sonic, the more his emotional intelligence grows. And the more he ‘feels’ what Sonic feels (this headcanon is derived from a mix of the OVA movie from the 90s and modern iterations).

> In my au, Metal naturally forms feelings for Shadow because SONIC has feelings for Shadow first. Metal inadvertently mimics these emotions and they develop the longer Sonic’s emotions influence him. In turn he becomes influenced by Shadow’s feelings…it’s a never ending feedback loop, feeding into one another.

> Metal may mimic their emotions to begin with, but as he becomes more advanced, he comes to grasp his own uniquely complicated feelings. He hated Sonic, but it was a hate he was programmed with. When hardwiring meets fallible emotion— which comes out on top? That’s the question. He now can no longer tell if he wants to be his organic copy or if he wants to be WITH him. Sonic has a unique ability to the touch the core of those he empathizes with, and I think if he got past Metal’s hardwiring/if that was ever compromised, Metal has the potential to be the most touched by him.

> He’s still learning, he never ‘finishes’ developing and therefore his feelings are ever evolving, the more self aware he becomes and can begin to pinpoint and predict his own feelings. Sonic is his primary guide in this, while Shadow (who is peak example of holding onto very complicated emotions) kind of learns alongside with him.

> Metal and Shadow bond a lot over things that have been brought up in canon. Shadow has a unique and interesting facet of his character in which he’s shown to consistently show a great empathy and understanding of robots and androids. Metal Sonic, Omega, Emerl, etc… Particularly with Metal, who has a similar dilemma as Omega, in which he’s a tool for the Doctor, like Shadow was. Whereas canonically Omega defected on his own, Shadow is trying to convince Metal to do it. He won’t hesitate to fight Metal, but he would prefer not to, and he’s set aside their necessary opposition to work with Metal in the past, who was even willing to take the chaos emerald from his own body to give Shadow a chance to warp back home. That’s pretty awesome.

> An interesting observation to me is that Shadow and Sonic are both often in opposition from a moral standpoint, they actually both share a goal with Metal. Both of them extend their hands in offering to him, and encourage him to make his own decisions independent of Eggman. And it’s not that Sonic and Shadow even want Metal to be a hero necessarily— even if Metal were to remain an adversary, they just want Metal to come to that decision on his own. Shadow and Sonic both have a strong sense of freedom in their own ways, and encourage others to exercise their own freedom even if it means that person continuing on their own opposing path.

> In a what-if scenario, seeing Sonic and Shadow combine their efforts to free Metal is really fascinating to me. Metal is like Shadow in the sense where it begs the question, can he really learn to love? Is he capable of that particular emotion? Can he grasp what romantic interest really means? He understands as best he can, and is still learning all the while… Yes, while Sonic and Shadow certainly hold a candle for one another by this point in the story, their ‘love’ is considerably complicated. They’re still rivals, after all. Rivals with benefits, I suppose! Except the longer they’re ‘stuck’ together (affectionate) the more they fall into a comfortable push and pull.

They become sort of inadvertently committed (though Sonic continues to see other lovers he’s kept up over the years, Knuckles and Jet), and it probably stems from the fact that Sonic is canonically one of the only (if not the only) people to touch his heart. They are both still guarded in their own ways, and would probably require many lifetimes over and over to fully learn and know the other, and it’s something they enjoy exploring.

The difference is, Shadow has endless time to learn about Metal, but only one lifetime to learn about Sonic. It’s sort of bittersweet, the way Sonic continues to live on through Metal after he’s gone in lots of little ways, but Metal is still his own unique personhood, and Shadow knows better than to think he could use him as a replacement.

Anyway, sorry for this wall of text!! I have a Lot of opinions and feelings on these guys. They’re my OT3 LOL. Please feel free to ask more questions whether it’s regarding my au or just sonmetadow as a concept in general because I have a never ending fountain of thoughts and scenarios on them.

[gemsbuild]

Kyanite: A Gemstone With Hidden Depths

Kyanite isn't your everyday diamond or sapphire, but it holds a charm all its own. This unique gemstone offers a captivating play of color and a touch of rarity, making it a valuable choice for those who appreciate something special.

The Blade That Shifts Color

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Beauty with a Side of Caution

While fairly durable (ranking 7 on the Mohs scale), kyanite has a blade-like crystal structure. This means it can chip or scratch if struck in a specific direction. Don't worry though, skilled jewelers can work around this by using protective settings or cabochon cuts (smooth, polished domes) to minimize risk.

A Spectrum of Value

Kyanite comes in a variety of colors, with deep blues and greens being the most sought-after. Rarer colors like orange or pink can be even more valuable. Here's what affects a kyanite's worth:

Color: Vivid blues and greens fetch a higher price.

Clarity: Flawless stones are rare, but inclusions (tiny flaws) are okay if they don't affect the beauty.

Cut: A well-cut kyanite with good brilliance and fire adds value (faceting kyanite can be tricky).

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Generally, prices range from $6 per carat for lower qualities to a whopping $600 per carat for exceptional specimens.

More Than Just a Pretty Face

Kyanite's value extends beyond aesthetics. Its high aluminum content makes it valuable in the production of high-quality porcelain and refractory materials. This adds another layer of value to the stone, especially for industrial purposes.

So, Is Kyanite Valuable?

Absolutely! It depends on what you're looking for. For jewelry, kyanite offers a captivating play of color and a conversation-starting rarity. It might not be the most durable gem, but its beauty and uniqueness make it a valuable choice for those who appreciate something special. In the industrial world, its properties make it a valuable material as well.

Kyanite's worth lies in its distinctive character, captivating colors, and the way light dances within its crystalline form. It's a true gem with hidden depths!

[shadowxamyweek]

Asking you about Shadow's Chaos Energy, boots and rings!!!

First off, I love you. Secondly, yesIcandothatabsolutelthankyouforasking.

This is *entirely* headcanon. There is no evidence for this. Prepare for an absolute ramble.

(I want to state here- I am not a medical professional. This is purely for fun. I'm blending basic medical science and electrical sciences with science fiction. This is fiction. I'm not claiming it's real, and I'm not even claiming to perfectly understand the science. This is for fun. It's fucking hedgehogs XD)

( tw // body horror, just in case.)

Chaos Energy- I think Chaos Energy works like energy in this world, specifically electric just because of how it's depicted, and follows similar theories. Where it deviates is, like, it's a fantasy world, right? And there is obvious mentions and uses of magic and other stuff. I think the Chaos Energy in Sonic's world is BOTH standard scientific energy AND magic, following both sets of rules simultaneously.

Specifically, both energy (electric or not) and, by (most) common conjectures and fantasy systems, magic, have a give and take. We have seen what happens when something/someone gets overwhelmed with chaos energy, and we have also seen what happens to the chaos emeralds themselves when they are overcharged/undercharged.

I mention this because I want to establish that Sonic's dumb fucking luck, Shadow's chaos energy, Amy's multi-faceted magic, and Silver's time travel- they all fall under the purview of Chaos Energy in its various forms with its various uses.

We have also seen machines run on Chaos Energy. Hell, we've seen Chaos Energy replicated in Chaos Drives. However, with it being largely described as 'unstable' or 'unpredictable,' it's a bit of a gamble to use.

So WHY do I care so much about this with Shadow?

THESE THINGS!

(before I continue, shout out to @autisticshadowthehedgehog, and also, go check out their awesome headcanon/theory which is WHERE I found this image, finally. I had been looking for images of these since Xenohog showed me and couldn't find them again.)

Just gonna quote @autisticshadowthehedgehog here since they put it most succinctly:

"A prototype of Shadow that is present in the cutscene of Black Doom and Gerald Robotnik finalizing Shadow’s creation in Shadow the Hedgehog (2005), it’s obscured from sight but it’s there along with other tubes with other prototype Shadows."

What this translates to me to mean is that Project Shadow, even AFTER Black Doom's genetic donation, still struggled.

There have been a multitude of studies surrounding how electricity and electrical pulses can impact cellular growth. There's a bit of a back-and-forth about how effective it is and *when* it's effective. There is a dedicated field of medicine specifically for this called Bioelectric medicine. Absolutely wild stuff.

If you like reading up on this sort of thing, here are some fun studies you can read about. X / X / X

Anyway, this is where I get funky with it.

I like to think that Gerald, after trying and failing to get Project Shadow to grow correctly and live, and in running out of time with GUN, BUILT an electrical infrastructure around which Shadow's body grew. Gerald BUILT Shadow's ability to control Chaos Energy into their body LITERALLY.

By doing so, he was able to directly control the electric impulses for cellular growth (to speed up/stabalize/fine tune the growth), and also give better and more-stable 'wiring,' for lack of a better descriptor, for the Chaos Energy to be utalized through.

However, because of the unstable nature of Chaos Energy, Gerald needed to employ... well, Sonic X calls them 'limiters' and Archie calls them 'inhibitors'. I don't remember if there is a term for them used in-game and I'm VERY much a 'game lore is the only lore I care about' sort of bastard so I'm going to be a bit nebulous here due to the lack of a concrete term. I'll do the best I can though. First, however let me break down some terminology.

Electricity limiter - thing that limits current flow Surge arrester- protects against voltage surges Surge limiter- limits the magnitude of voltage surges.

WOW! WHO WOULD NEED THAT, CONSIDERING THEY'RE BUILT TO HARNESS A VERY UNSTABLE/UNPREDICTABLE POWER SOURCE?????

So my thought is that ONLY Shadow can use THEIR inhibitors because they're literally BUILT FOR THEIR SYSTEM. Maybe it's a magnetic connection, or literally a little plug in/plug out action, but they are built for THEIR SYSTEM and THEIR SYSTEM ALONE. IT would also explain why they can take the ones on their wrist off OCCASIONALLY, but not the ones on their ANKLES, because they would absolutely combust with no ability to limit the amount of Chaos Energy coursing through their body. Like, I use the phrase 'pop a gasket' jokingly but I'm kinda not kidding when I say that about Shadow. Dude could just electrically (chaotically?) fry themselves.

(side not, with both electricity and magic, there are conductive metals, and gold is a highly conductive metal in both circles. Amy's gold bracelets would be for her to better tune into the Chaos Energy/Magic and Silver's could be to also harnes Chaos Energy to help with their telekinesis. Sonic doesn't wear/use/need any because he is, I say this all the time and I say this lovingly, that bitch with the blue hair and pronouns who just walks in and freeballs everything and WINS.)

EDIT: Totally forgot to talk about the boots can we talk about the boots I've been dying to talk about the boots all day!

So, two more bits I need to go over, which also kinda factor into the inhibitors and how they work. Gonna be citing Wikipedia.

Overcurrent- larger than intended/designed electrical current exists through the conductor.

Overvoltage- raising the voltage (electric pressure) beyond designed limit of the circuit or electrical element.

SIDE NOTE: Electrical elements can include but are not limited to: resisters, capacitors, and inductors.

And what happens if you fuck with an electrical system and overwhelm its capacity? You've seen warnings for it, I'm sure.

It's fire.

Well, really, it's heat. And sparks. And shit that will cause fire. You overwhelm an electric system, you run the risk of fire. You can burn the writing and cause permanent damage to the system, which may result in melting or outright open electrical-induced flame.

The inhibitors work to stop that but you don't want that to be your ONLY failsafe. That would be dumb. And it's not like you can build an electrical breaker into the bastard, so what do you do?

You give it an inconspicuous outlet. One that utilizes the energy in a way that is productive to the system.

LIKE HIS ROCKET BOOTS.

Shut up, gremlin.

Air shoes, were they to exist like they do in Sonic's universe, would have a mechanical component which would most likely be electrically powered for air intake and outtake, forcing air out at a rate fast enough to propel. However, in every depiction of Shadow's shoes, from the very beginning, there's some sort of energy being expulsed. if Shadow so chooses, they can HOVER. They don't have to move they can just HOVER.

Okay, you say, okay, but they use colored light trails to denote speed in the Sonic universe. Fine, sure, I'll entertain the idea that these are just air shoes, but then something needs to be powering them. A physical battery would be too unstable, especially with the fact that these are taking a pounding constantly. Artifical Chaos, though more stable than regular Chaos Energy, still has it's faults, and also, there is an energy supply ALREADY PRESENT. If Shadow is able to harness and utilize chaos energy, then it would make the most sense in my opinion to have the energy being used be just straight Chaos Energy, pulled directly from our favorite mall goth icon.

Shadow alone powers the shoes.

Again, like with the inhibitors, you can come up with fun ways that they could click into the circuitry system that is Shadow. I... like the idea of Shadow being more monsterous then they realize, which is revealed as time goes on, but one of my favorite concepts (one that I've seen actually fairly often) is that Shadow has the three-toed black-arms feet. It would explain the wide/high toebox of their shoes. But I'm gonna add onto that and go hey, hey, what if we made it more fucked up and there was literally a little hole in their heel, with a pin or plug being in the shoe, that Shadow's foot fits directly into and ONLY Shdaow's foot fits directly into like the most fucked up iteration of Cinderella you can imagine. Ey? Ey? How we feeling on that one?

So yeah, with this headcanon, Shadow's a funky-ass little critter, a little critter with a wire harness.

Cheers <3 Thank you, SO MUCH, for letting me ramble about this. It's not even a headcanon I think about THAT OFTEN but even so, I love it and I don't talk nearly enough about it as I want to.

[blessed-by-umbral]

Give and Take

Day 4: Ego/Coincidence

@daily-writing-challenge

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Several moons ago:

The complex patterns of sorcery swirled gracefully around the delicate fingers of Ondrea, each undulation shimmering and fading in a rhythm reminiscent of a heart laboring to maintain its vital flow. While one hand was adorned with this mystical energy, her other hand remained unadorned, yet it bore its own distinct markings. Darkness clung to her fingers like a deep ink stain, enveloping her strikingly long nails in a shade of vantablack--then, without preamble, it faded.

The sharp sound of her tongue striking the roof of her mouth served as a clear indication of her growing frustration, prompting her to instinctively ball her hand into a tight fist. As she lifted her eyes, she was met with the sight of her sister emerging from the estate's gardens, a space characterized by a complex arrangement of diverse plants and lush green leaves.

Onora was dressed in an elegant yet understated white dress made of soft silk, which was tastefully adorned with intricate dark lace that accentuated her figure. Without preamble, Onora quietly extended her hand towards her sister, grasping it gently and positioning the palm facing upward. Her slender fingers glided over the intricate lines that were naturally formed in Ondrea's palm, tracing a path that moved upward toward the length of her middle finger before gently retreating to rest at the very heart of her palm.

"It seems you have been experimenting again." she remarked, her tone carrying an undertone of caution. Her emerald eyes rose to meet Ondrea's gaze, which, in contrast to its usual golden brilliance, now reflected a sinister shade of green, reminiscent of poison.

“—Unsuccessfully?”

Ondrea typically possessed an innate tendency to maintain her focus on the expressions of those around her, however, in this particular moment, she felt an unusual compulsion to divert her attention downward to the gentle pressure of Onora's fingers resting against her palm.

“It’s of no coincidence that you find challenge in this, sister.” Her voice flowed like a serene stream, possessing the ability to temper the intensifying fire within Ondrea.

"In your purview, what do you believe the barrier to be?"

“Your ego.” Onora's rejoinder was rather swift, so swift in fact, she caught Ondrea by surprise.

Ondrea's gaze was drawn upward at the sound of Onora's voice, her attention fixating once again on her sister's expression. The words spoken were laden with significance, as Onora continued to elaborate on the intricate connection between the mind and body. "You must understand…" she stated "…the essence of you, of us, pervades every facet of your being. While your mind may be as transparent as glass, your heart remains as unyielding as stone." With a gentle yet deliberate motion, Onora tapped her finger against Ondrea's palm, emphasizing the point she was making.

“Embracing a mindset that prioritizes curiosity over certainty is crucial, Ondrea. This you know, but one cannot go without reminders.”

Ondrea was acutely aware of this truth, a realization that resonated deeply within her. With a gentle and careful motion, she released her sister's hand, stepping gracefully around her to position herself in front of the estate gardens' entrance. The wrought iron gateway stood ajar, its doors adorned with a beautiful array of ivy and roses.

As she extended her hand toward the gateway, Ondrea narrowed her eyes. The intricate design of the wrought iron, combined with the lush greenery and vibrant blooms, heralded her attention. She stood poised with outstretched fingers and for a time, nothing happened.

A striking crimson rose drew her attention, its vibrant petals, full of youthful vitality, began to slowly curl inward. The edges of the petals darkened, retreating into themselves until the very essence of the flower withered, becoming shriveled and wrinkled. Shortly thereafter, the entire collection mirrored this decline, as each exquisite rose began to wither and perish. The ivy, once a rich shade of green, transitioned to a desolate tawny brown, signaling its own decay.

Ondrea stood, her chest rising and falling with every breath she took.

"Tis not a matter of ego, dear sister." Ondrea asserted, her hand falling to her side as she turned to face Onora with the desolate display of dead foliage behind her.

"--Merely a matter of avarice."

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Mentions: @onora-cress

[choridajewels]

Handmade Natural Emerald Engagement Rings by Chordia Jewels

In the world of engagement rings, where diamonds often grab the limelight, one gemstone is known for its beauty and uniqueness - check out the Handmade Natural Emerald Engagement Rings by Chordia Jewels. We'll delve deeper into the mesmerizing world of emerald engagement rings, exploring their allure, craftsmanship, and why they're an excellent choice for your declaration of love.

[kaurwreck]

Hal Jordan and John Constantine huh... you like your man pathetic i see. I respect that. What are your favorite issues of them?

I specifically love men who have severe problems with authority and who are so pathetic, so sensitive, and so mentally ill that they break everything they touch; mostly their interpersonal relationships, but also, often, systemically unjust frameworks.

I genuinely think that they're the comic book retort to Thomas Hobbes's argument regarding the nature of humanity in Leviathan. Hobbes posits that war, violence, and chaos come more naturally to humans than political order, so the most prudent and moral choice is for the many to sacrifice liberty for safety by submitting their governance to a sovereign with absolute rights, who is party neither to the social contract nor the sovereign's own laws. Even a tyrannical sovereign, according to Hobbes, is preferable to the chaos Hobbes envisions as the alternative to absolutism for preserving collective well-being and security.

I think Sinestro and the Guardians of the Universe certainly agreed, so long as they were sovereigns, and Hal's inability to not fuck up and destroy literally every source of structure he attempts to engage with also precludes him from abiding by their authoritarianism. He destroys the would-be sovereign entities over and over again, mostly because of the facets of his personality that make him very, very human.

John Constantine is an anti-Tory punk, but the more interesting systems of sovereign governance he interferes with by being selfish, clever, and painfully human are most frequently cults, heaven, and hell; so I think he and Hal are the similar flavors of man for me. That is to say, men who bombastically defy Hobbes's theory of the nature of humanity for the same reasons they can't maintain stable careers or date women who aren't involved in sacrificial cults. And who almost certainly use 4-in-1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash/facial wash.

My favorite John Constantine issue is John Constantine: Hellblazer #5 (May 1988), which is within my favorite run of any John Constantine series. My favorite Hal Jordan issue might be Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn #1 (December 1989), which challenged me, but very much shaped my understanding of Hal Jordan. My favorite run is, as is everyone's, Geoff Johns's early 2000s series; and I love and cherish Flash & Green Lantern: The Brave & the Bold (2000) and Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Hard Travelin' Heroes (1970).

[voidvinn]

here’s a little analysis on game vs anime!brandon’s personality and my thoughts on his Masters portrayal! because i am insane :] i’ve been thinking about this for hours help m

Okay, so, I knew that if Brandon was ever added to masters he would have his game personality. Because, duh. HOWEVER, it’s very surprising to finally have a personification for his Emerald and ORAS portrayal since it was only a few lines of dialogue before. The main difference i can surmise between the game and anime iterations of Brandon is that game!Brandon is extroverted while anime!Brandon is introverted. You can even see this in their beginning dialogue, as Brandon mentions being the Pyramid King in Masters while anime!Brandon only brings it up once confronted by the King of Pokelantis.

Even their voices exemplify this difference. Anime!Brandon’s words are stilted and awkward most of the time, but this changes in the midst of battles. Masters!Brandon having a deeper, more natural-sounding voice was a more obvious choice. His Masters voice is actually more fitting on paper, with it matching his game dialogue. However, anime!Brandon’s speaking pattern is one of his most distinctive features. He tends to enunciate the beginning of his words and use uncommon vocabulary.

Game!Brandon seems very sincere in his words, describing things as grand and talking about his life as an adventurer. Anime!Brandon could not want to talk LESS about his life and passions. Not to say he isn’t passionate, but he’s more of a loner with a slight ego. The whole “NO” thing, as funny as it is, highlights how he doesn’t like idle chatter and thinks himself above most situations, hence trying to end conversation.

Anime!Brandon is a (lovable) jerk to be frank, but I can also understand why his personality was altered from his Emerald portrayal for the anime. Brandon’s personality in Masters seems to be very similar to Palmer’s, along with a few other characters, being an encouraging mentor-like figure. Anime!Brandon mentors in a very different fashion, letting people learn from their failures instead of encouraging them outright.

Overall I’m just ecstatic Brandon is going to be in Masters, in any capacity! Anime!Brandon will always be my favorite portrayal, but I think his Masters variation can definitely add some new facets to the character.

[blizzardbattles]

Branching Out: The Root Of Warcraft’s Druids

Druids embody the many facets of nature: destruction, animal fury, transformation, and healing. Their essence is deeply connected to cycles and transience, reflecting the Emerald Dream’s vision of an Azeroth...

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Before I start my Rock Tangent

Which is scheduled for tomorrow

Here are some cuts in the same facet family so cool yippee

Brilliant Cuts

Round Brilliant Cut: The most famous brilliant cut, known for its 58 facets.

Oval Cut: A variation of the brilliant cut, designed to combine brilliance with an elongated shape.

Radiant Cut: Combines the brilliance of the round cut with the elegance of the rectangular shape.

Heart Shaped Brilliant Cut: A heart-shaped variation of the round brilliant cut, with similar facet arrangements.

Cushion Cut: Often has a brilliant facet arrangement, providing a similar sparkle to the round brilliant.

Step Cuts

Emerald Cut: A rectangular step cut with beveled corners.

Asscher Cut: A square step cut, similar to the emerald cut but with more facets.

Carre Cut: A square step cut similar to the Asscher but with more pronounced facets.

Baguette Cut: A smaller, rectangular step cut often used as an accent stone.

Modified Cuts

Princess Cut (Modified): A variation of the standard princess cut with altered facet arrangements.

Modified Briolette Cut: A briolette cut with additional facets or a different shape from the traditional briolette.

Old Mine Cut (Modified): A variation of the old mine cut with adjustments for enhanced brilliance.

Fancy Cuts

Trillion Cut: A triangular brilliant cut, sometimes used as a center or side stone.

Tapered Baguette Cut: A tapered version of the baguette cut, often used in geometric designs.

Kite Cut: A diamond shape with four facets forming a kite-like appearance, similar to the trillion cut in its uniqueness.

Historical and Antique Cuts

Old Mine Cut: A historical cut with a deep pavilion and large culet, offering an antique look.

Old European Cut: A precursor to the modern round brilliant, with a higher crown and smaller table.

Rose Cut: A vintage cut with a flat bottom and dome-shaped top, similar in antiquity to the old mine and old European cuts.

Unique and Artistic Cuts

Fantasy Cut: A custom or imaginative cut designed for unique shapes or artistic effects.

Hybrid Cut: Combines elements of traditional cuts to create a custom, unique shape.

Gordian Cut: A rare, complex cut designed to enhance the gemstone’s natural color and brilliance, similar to the fantasy and hybrid cuts in its uniqueness.

Related Cuts

Round Brilliant Cut and Heart Shaped Brilliant Cut: Both utilize the brilliant cut technique but in different shapes.

Emerald Cut and Asscher Cut: Both are step cuts but differ in shape and facet arrangement.

Princess Cut and Carre Cut: Both are square cuts but with different facet arrangements and designs.

Briolette Cut and Modified Briolette Cut: Both involve a teardrop shape but with differing facet designs.