#nootka sound

[hikayaking]

A peaceful pause.

[yeyinde]

do you have any recs for nature docs? I’ve been wanting to watch more or even read some books too!!

YES! it's all i do in my spare time lmao

Blackfish (a doc about Tilikum, an orca kept in captivity at SeaWorld and genuinely, everyone involved in SeaWorld and Marineland and Co., should just die a horrible death). The Whale (about Luna, a lonely orca living in Nootka Sound). Sharkwater Extinction. Secrets of... Series (Octopus is def the best). Bearwalker of the Northwoods. My Octopus Teacher. The Year Earth Changed. Virunga. Yellowstone Wolf Dynasty.

a lot of the series with David Attenborough are arguably some of the best. i also love that they aren't shying away from climate change (a lot have been dancing around the issue without actually pointing fingers) and how we, specifically, have ruined these habitats and how it's our responsibility to fix them. Blue Planet II, Life on Earth, Life of Birds, Life of Mammals, Life in the Undergrowth.

+ Grizzly Man. it is VERY controversial for obvious reasons but for the most part, if you like Grizzlies, you're probably familiar with Timothy Treadwell. if you're NOT familiar with Treadwell, def do some research before watching this because it's not a family-friendly doc in the slightest but a lot of people get very weird about animals and i think this is the best doc that explores that relationship. and of course, the dangers about obsession with deadly predators and what happens when we get too comfortable.

for geographical locations - the best are usually ones about National Parks because it has a lil of everything: flora, fauna, gorgeous shots of parks and nature. i also like a few channels on YouTube that explore areas they find on Google Earth (thePOVchannel, Desert Drifter), or others like Part-Time Explorer, EVNautilus, Natural World Facts. NatGeo has a 3 hour long National Park vid on YouTube too. then there's trail cams, bear cams, etc.

and books - currently obsessed with Dispossessing the Wilderness: Indian Removal and the Making of the National Parks by Mark David Spence, Can Life Prevail? by finnish ecologist Pentti Linkola, Tropical Nature: Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America by Adrian Forsyth & Ken Miyata, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Birdsong in a Time of Silence by Steven Lovatt, How to Catch a Mole by Marc Hamer, A Place Like No Other, Discovering the Secrets of the Serengeti by R.E. Sinclair and Rene Beyers, and my all-time fave: Do (Not) Feed the Bears: The Fitful History of Wildlife and Tourists in Yellowstone by Alice Biel

[lyralu91]

🖤 To my James and Lorna fans out there 🖤 - this is what I'm working on at the moment:

“Now turn around,” he instructed. “Towards the mirror.”

“James, I really don’t see why -”

“- why what? Why I should see my wife naked? Mm? Or why you should be forced to face what is making you miserable?”

Might make it into two chapters, so those of you not interested in smut can skip the second part 😌

If you want more James and Lorna, check out my main fanfiction on AO3: "The river that connects us" - their journey from London to Nootka Sound!

To @tickettride and @justrainandcoffee - I haven't forgotten your requests! 😘 They're just stewing and brewing and waiting for "further inspiration" 🤓

[clearwerewolfsong]

I got super fed up with the idiot writers of Taboo. I really want to throw something really hard at their heads and slap them. So I figured that I would write my own story. It’s way better than Taboo, I think. James Keziah Delaney’s name in my story is James Kelly Delaney. His father is Irish and his mother is Scottish who used to live in America and she got kidnapped by the Cherokee and grew up with them until she was 16 and moved back to Scotland because she was tired of America. She didn’t try to drown James when he was two but she was sent to a mental hospital for not behaving like a proper woman. Horace remarried and his daughter is named Zelda Annamarie. She was wild and untamed and had a personality like my James. James was 15 when he was sent off to military school. James and Zelda had a romantic relationship from the age of 14 to 18 when James was shipped off to Africa and South America. James spent 1 year in Brazil and 1 year in Africa where he was shipwrecked. He spent 1 year in Africa before he moved on to the Middle East and fell in with traders on the Silk Road where he made his fortune. He ended up EXTREMELY rich. When he came back he learned how important Nootka Sound was. Since he was familiar with the Spanish and Portugese traders, instead of getting messed up with Britain and America, he decided to lease his land to Spain, Portugal, and the Dutch East India Company for a 100 year lease. He was then under their protection and if anything happened to him it would cause a war. Spain granted him a title of nobility and he was made a Duke.

Zelda, instead of rejecting James for faux religious grounds and thinking their relationship was a sin, fully embraced their obvious passion. She was just afraid of her abusive husband and the scandal and gossip if people found out that she was sleeping with her half brother. Her stupid husband still beat her and read her letters. Instead of rejecting James in her letters she would write him very dull letters all about the gossip she heard and the weather. But she did manage to meet up with him. When they did Zelda was told him that she wanted to renew their passionate relationship again. She told James that her husband was abusive and that they would have to have very secret rendezvous so no one would notice them or find out. James told her that he would visit her in her dreams and they would have dream sex. Zelda was very excited and told him to come to her every night because it would make her horrible marriage bearable until she could kill her husband. The first time they met up at the soirée, Zelda pulled him into the trees and they had their first in person love making session.

Then Lorna shows up at the reading of the will. James sees her as nothing better than a coat rack. meaning he doesn’t care about her at all. When she gets killed, James says, “ok and…..? Am I supposed to care about that? It’s a good thing she’s gone because I have full control of my inheritance back.”

Whenever Zelda and James see each other in public they share insanely heated glances. Zelda has a perpetual come hither smirk on her face. The second time they meet up when the American spy approaches James, before that James and Zelda had a passionate love making session. After Zelda kills her husband and runs to James’ house, Zelda pulls James into his bedroom and they spend a very passionate night together. Then James visits her at her house and they spend two days in bed together. Then this is where the story takes a turn for the fun and reads very much like a Bridgerton book.

I would love thoughts, comments, and criticism on my story idea. I just wanted to write something fun and happy.

[pestilentbrood]

Very Brief Clans Overview

Figured I should have a sooort of explanation post so people don't get too lost regarding lore things, especially because I hope to actually draw out more Lore Important Things at some point or another hehe.

This is just a quick breakdown of each clan in development so far. The titles of each will have a link to their tag on my blog if you'd like to view posts pertaining to That Clan!

Starting, of course, with:

The Incompetence

Nestled in a gorge along the Scarred Wastelands' shores, the Incompetence is a ragtag bunch of losers led by an arrogant fae named Patience. Said fae is hellbent on the idea of Fate, claiming he is the universe's specialiest boy of all time, and any that follow him are special as well. The dragons who come here do so under the assumption they are not fit to survive in the Wastelands' treacherous landscape. They are the weak, old, and battered. Surely they are not meant to see another day in this cruel existence, and they will die solemn, bitter, and alone. ...But due to some miracle, they've all gone on to live peacefully here. Together. Alive.

Perhaps there is something to our wacky leader's obsession with Fate...

[many more clans below!]

The Loyalty

And these are the antagonists.

The Loyalty is an old clan with a history spanning back centuries. Born out of nothing but unadulterated respect and servitude to the Plaguebringer, the Loyalty is a ruthless place that has only worsened over time, and any who disrespect them will meet the cruelest of punishments.

While originally a respectable bunch, the lot has grown merciless over the past few decades, with worse and worse dragons taking the mantle of leader. Our current leader is Cletus, a vindictive aberration dead set on making the Loyalty as vicious as possible.

All I'm saying is, steer clear of the Wyrmwound. There are beasts under there.

Wandering Threads

The Threads are a traveling group of veilspun led by Nootka. The swarm acts as one massive family, both literally and metaphorically (because nearly everyone involved is part of a big polygamous relationship), and honestly they're just having a great time.

Well, like, save for one horrible encounter with the Loyalty that happened recently. But don't worry about it.

Shadows of Doubt

You wanna commit thievery and have it go so wrong we start replacing our blood with liquid gold? Well come on over to the Foxfire Brambles and join us Shadows! ...Uh. I mean. Actually, don't worry about the liquid gold blood thing. Only Penumbra did that. Gloom, the other leader, is very normal in comparison. And disregard the infestation of bug fae. We're pretty normal here.

We just like to commit theft for these two silly siblings. Don't even worry about it.

Acolytes of the Arcanist

A mad-scientist prophet in the Starwood Strand has decided that the Arcanist's goals of reaching the heavens and controlling the universe sound really great, actually! Why don't we do that together? Through the limitless bounds of science, we will reach the stars and own them ourselves.

And won't you join us? The stars in your wings shine so... beautifully... :)

[REDACTED]

Everyone in this clan is canonically dead by the present day. All you need to know about it is that we tried so hard, and got so far. But in the end, it didn't even matter. Arcane and Light just can't get along for more than two minutes.

(we started a civil war not clickbait gone wrong. etc.)

The Adherence

Nolan is NOT the leader of the Adherence. I just don't have the leader(s) yet. So for now he's representing this place. Which is fitting enough, honestly.

The Adherence is a city of pearlcatchers that is currently flourishing somewhere in the Sunbeam Ruins. Don't ask me where, exactly. I just know it's in there. They run a very strict society where only light-inborn pearlcatchers can garner any amount of respect. Should you be born of a different flight, or worse, a different breed... You may come in, but you'll get a lot of scorn for it.

Unless you're an imperial. Then you're out of luck. Except for this really nice, not at all suspicious guy named Nolan who is offering you a peaceful sanctuary if you'll just follow him this way.

Excessive Library Damage

Ok, that's not the name of the clan. It just doesn't really have a name. Not yet.

Anyway, this is a crew of Aethers that crash-landed into the Wastelands, managing to break right through the surface of Sornieth's soil and into an ancient, abandoned library. Likely filled to the brim with incredible history of Sornieth that has been long since forgotten. And countless priceless artifacts.

...Oh. Nevermind. Oh, it's... it's all gone.

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SMALL GROUPS WHO AREN'T REALLY FULL-FLEDGED CLANS (YET, IN SOME CASES) BUT ARE STILL WORTH MENTIONING:

Twisted Waters

A pirate dies. Then she un-dies. It turns out the eldritch creature in the ocean, who is interested primarily in spiting her husband, has chosen this pirate to become queen of an underwater kingdom. And that pirate MUST get EVERYONE in the kingdom to love the eldritch beast unconditionally.

Because while the Tidelord may have abandoned you, Twist never will <3

Snow Shower Town

There's like multiple different plots happening here. But what's important is that this is MOSTLY based in a small town within the Icefields, wherein a bunch of dragons of varying flights are chilling and hanging out while trying not to die in the regular blizzards.

Also there's like. An ice witch nearby, but you can ignore her, she's totally not important.

William's Day Out

AHH. The Horrors...

William is a normal guy. The haunted baby is a normal baby. Lutka is a normal guy. The four siblings are all normal. Don't worry about it. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THE WISPWILLOW GROVE. I mean what who said that

Girl's Night

Hey, what happens in girls night stays in girls night, okay?

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EXTRAS

Out in the Worldedge Wetlands there's a very sad old man and an old woman who goes "take better care of yourself, old man" and he goes "no i'm depressed." There are vaguely understood nature clan(s?) nearby.

I have in mind a group of Coatls who live in the shadow territory somewhere, but it's VERY loosely defined.

Freaky undead thing hanging out in the rubble of the Hewn City is freaky and undead (NOT an emperor this time)

There's a wanted criminal wandering around in the wastelands but you can ignore him. The person who matters is the Woman he has convinced to join his cause and has since begun eating people

And that's all for now! check back for inevitably 1 million updates.

[blogparanormalexpresso2stuff]

SPOOKY STORY in Memoir of Indian Captive in Nootka Sound

[hikayaking]

[awsmone]

Taboo season 2 finally has its story, with work beginning

One possibility is that the second season could pick up where the first season left off and Taboo Season 2 explore the aftermath of the finale. Without giving away too many spoilers, the finale saw Delaney finally achieve his goal of controlling the Nootka Sound, a valuable trading post in North America, but at a great cost to himself and his allies.

The second season could show us how Delaney deals with the consequences of his actions, both from his enemies and his own conscience. The show could delve deeper into Delaney's backstory and motivations, exploring the trauma and secrets that have shaped his character. It could also introduce new threats and challenges, as Delaney's enemies seek revenge or try to take control of his assets.

Another option is that the second season could take a more standalone approach, telling a self-contained story that doesn't necessarily rely on the continuity or characters of the first season. For example, the season could be set in a different time period or location, with Delaney encountering new characters and facing new conflicts.

The show could explore other themes and genres, such as horror, romance, or adventure, while still retaining the dark and gritty tone of the first season. This approach would allow the creators to expand on the world of Taboo and showcase their versatility as storytellers.A third option is that the second season could take a more epic and cinematic scope than the first season, with bigger action scenes, more elaborate set pieces, and a larger budget.

The show could introduce new locations and historical events, such as the American Revolution or the French Revolution, and use them as a backdrop for Delaney's adventures. The show could also delve deeper into the supernatural and mystical elements that were hinted at in the first season, exploring the dark and mysterious forces that shape Delaney's world.

This approach would require a more ambitious and daring storytelling style, but it could also offer a more immersive and engaging viewing experience for fans. Of course, these are just a few ideas for a Taboo Season 2, and there are many other possibilities that the creators could explore.

Some fans have suggested that the season could delve deeper into the supporting characters of the first season, such as Delaney's sister, Zilpha, or his loyal servant, Brace. Others have proposed that the season could introduce new actors and directors.

[lyralu91]

Update - The river that connects us

Can't believe it's been four weeks - but I'm back! 🥹😍 And this is where we are...

The Delaney household - an old factory foreman's timber house Ship Cove, Nootka Sound August 9th, 1815

The inevitable is upon them ❤️

Can't wait to work my way through these chapters, even if it scares the crap out of me 🫣 I've had soo many images and ideas in my head, for soo long... and here we are. Time to make it happen! 😅 Hope you'll be there with me to wrap up my story! My plan is to have the next chapter up sometime this weekend!

Picture this environment for my upcoming chapter: 🌧️🌬️🌲🪵🌳🍃🌩️

Pine trees. Dirt roads. Timber houses. A humid, summer storm. Being unable to sleep because you're all sweaty and uncomfortable. Waiting for a certain someone to arrive... ❤️

See you soon, sweet readers! 😘

[clearwerewolfsong]

So introducing my James and Zelda Delaney. James came back from 8 years in the Middle East after getting a letter saying his father died and notifying him that the East India Company were to be making moves to gain Nootka sound. James is in good terms with Spain and the Dutch East India Company. So he negotiates a three way deal for a lease for 100 years and Spain is going to pay him interest and money every year in exchange. He made an insane amount of money traveling in the Middle East. With his savvy business deal with Spain he is made a Spanish Duke. He spends a lot of time getting to know the Spanish court. He arrives at the funeral and learns that his half sister is married to an abusive jerk. Zelda has pretty much wasted away and she’s thin and pale. James sees her and he’s furious at his brother-in-law for abusing Zelda. So he kidnaps her and sends her to Spain to live at his manor. It’s fortunate he does because he has to deal with the East India Company trying to kill him and trying to make deals with him. Meanwhile, Zelda receives a letter from James saying that she’s free now, but he’s seen how unhealthy she is and he wants her to get better. The staff have orders to help her. Remembering her wild side, she spends all day sunbathing and gleefully running around the grounds looking Exactly like Lady Godiva on her horse. The staff are not bothered because James is known by them to do odd things that don’t raise their eyebrows. Zelda spends all her time lounging around and getting a tan. When James comes back he sees her looking the above. He is very very happy with the results 😈. Zelda’s ex husband was not killed, but James is blackmailing and extorting him so Zelda’s ex is in no position to try anything. When Zelda shows up looking like a busty goddess, James gives him a look saying you touch her and I will kill you slowly. Zelda is having way too much fun dressing scandalously and shocking the ladies. EVERYONE is jealous of both of them.

@shipcestuous I thought you might enjoy this story idea

[fatchance]

Flower and fruit. 

Nootka rose (Rosa nutkana) at Richmond Saltwater Beach Park, Shoreline, Washington.

[briarsandbramble]

Nootka rose, Thimbleberry blossom (white), buttercups and a huge blackberry vine from our hike today.

[hikayaking]

An old fishing trawler rambles down the sound, the hand of fate carrying us to new adventures.

[ltwilliammowett]

The unlucky Sailor

In 1795, the Daedalus, a storeship which had sailed to Port Jackson to supply Captain Vancouver with stores, who was on his way back to Europe, was sent to Otaheite (Tahiti) to pick up 21 shipwrecked sailors from the british Whaler Matilda who had been stranded there in 1792, four of whom were able to escape in a longboat and were found by chance by the Whaler Jenny.

Now it got a bit complicated because Captain Vancouver, who was supposed to be in Nootka Sound, was supposed to take care of the rescue of the men, but he was no longer to be found as his expedition companion Captain William Robert Broughton, learned of the Brig Lady Washington (yes, she really existed) and now took care of this rescue and sent the Daedalus, which was in Port Jackson. Unfortunately, the message traffic took a little longer, which is why the Daedalus did not set sail before 1795, to rescue the men. 

Arriving on the small island, the men of the Daedalus were in for a surprise: they found only 6 men. The first had already been picked up by Captain Bligh in HMS Providence 3 years earlier. Five of the remaining men did not want to go back and so the Daedalus only took one with them. He could hardly wait to get back home to England, but luck was once again not with him, because as soon as he arrived, he became the victim of a pressgang and this time found himself on a warship.- Maybe he should have stayed in Tahiti 

[lyralu91]

New chapter up - The river that connects us

"Lorna stepped inside, happy for the refuge of her home as a low rumble reverberated through the sky, rolling in over Nootka Sound and reaching the Delaney household on top of the hill."

I'm back, dear readers! FINALLY! 🤗❤️

Batten the hatches ya'll, cause another storm is coming...

[clearwerewolfsong]

So my OC for an original story heavily inspired by taboo on FX

MY James Delaney: ( Because names are NOT copyrighted material 😈)

full name: James Kelly Delaney. His mother was Irish and Horace was Scottish. He was sent off to the military at 15 because he was wild and untamable 😈. He went to Brazil and spent a year there. Then he shipped out to Africa and there was a mutiny and ship wreck. He spent 6 months there before he made his way up to Egypt and fell in with traders from the Ottoman Empire. He spent the next 8 1/2 years making a FORTUNE along the Silk Road. All over the Middle East and china. He was having a blast until his dad died and he came back to claim his inheritance and become a general menace. He spoke Spanish, Portugese and Arabic fluently. His bestie was a ner’do well Ottoman Sargent who had gotten out of the army and fell in with James to raise hell. James figured out that the Americans, British and East India Company wanted Nootka Sound. He decided to shop around for other offers and in a 3 way deal with Spain, Portugal, and the Dutch East India Company negotiated a mutually beneficial and very good contract deal. All three would get first dibs on the trade agreement and James gave them a 100 year lease that made him very rich and very powerful. The Spanish then made him a Duke.

His half sister: Zelda Annalise Delaney. 2 years younger than James. Her mother was Scottish. Also wild and very much like Merida from Brave. Also uncontrollable. Horace tried his best to break her spirit. She still married her abusive, awful husband. She was plotting to kill him long before James swept in at the funeral. When James came waltzing in she instantly got heart eyes and said yum. She has beautiful, long naturally wavy mermaid hair. Her untamable hair can roaring back to life. That night she killed her husband with a hat pin and played sad widow. 😈

James bought a manor house and started meeting up with Zelda at her house for loads of horizontal tango. Zelda took to learning Spanish, Portugese and Arabic so when her and James talked no one could understand them and they could gossip about everyone. The staff only spoke Spanish and Portugese.