#orpheus/shade

[raeshy]

When Shadows Speak...

the man made of them must listen.

“Dialogue”

‘Thoughts’

Shadow influence

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It had to be Three PM when he showed. He planned when to go, where to be, his escape route- everything was taken care of in advance. At least it should be as long as there was no surprises.

Shade enveloped himself in the shadow of a building, sinking into the dark with no trace of his previous location. He moved through the void with ease, stopping once he reached the desired position. He was listening in at the Saloon, any news or information he could gather would be useful.

“I ain’t even sure he has a heart!”

…It seemed he showed up mid conversation. Oh well. Context clues, don’t fail him now.

“We don’t know that, Ed.”

“That’s the problem. We don’t know anything about him. How’re we supposed to catch him off guard?”

Catching someone off guard. He knew he was good at that, shadows tended to be good hiding spots. But heartless and mysterious? That would prove tougher, even for him. Catching people by surprise often required knowing about them, but he could make do. Maybe he could even step in if he wanted to steal their victory.

“…With how much trouble e’s been causin’, we best hope we find out.”

Troublesome, elusive, cold. That didn’t seem like an easy one to crack. Honestly, he couldn’t think of anyone who could fit the bill either. Maybe someone new came around?

“It’s Shade, North Star. We’d be lucky to see him out and about.”

…What?

“I know, that’s why e’s frustratin’! Shadowy bastard can’t keep still.”

…No. nonono, this wasn’t real. They didn’t actually hate him, did they? He was just playing along, right? He had to have been, there wasn’t any other way to make enough noise-

-Alone, or Alone in Silence. You fooled yourself thinking there was a third option.

He winced, clenching his eyes shut. He’d been in the shadows too long again, they were feeding false information to him.

..Is it false? Or are you just delaying the inevitable?

He needed to get out of here. Shadow travel required focus. Deep inhale, hold, exhale. Deep inhale, hold, exhale.

Running won’t work forever.

‘Shut up, shut up, I can’t listen to you right now! I need to get home, stop distracting me!’

He ended up crumpled on the floor, hands covering his ears. He wasn’t processing anything around him, the shadows wouldn’t let him. It was too quiet. Why did it go quiet? Why now?

He blinked his eyes open, trying to adjust to the sudden change of atmosphere before he took in his surroundings. There were glances that stuck too long towards him to be coincidental...

Eyes were on him. The shadows hid, how could they have spotted him? He brought his hands away from his ears, and one in front of himself. His hand was shaking, his sleeve was the normal white, and- Wait.

..White didn’t show in the shadows.

He could see white.

He wasn’t in the shadows.

People could see him.

A chill ran down his spine with this realization. Pushing himself to his feet, he met eyes with someone (he wasn’t sure who in his frantic state) before stumbling out of the saloon and running. It was quiet other than the sound of his SOUL pounding in his chest, his own footfall, and the shadows speaking out toward him once more.

You should’ve known better.

‘I should've been more careful, I'm sorry-’

No one wants to be near you, no one wants to talk with you…

‘I don't wanna think, get out of my head!'

Your friend had the right idea to leave, didn't he?

“S̸̨̠̫̔̔̂̑́̐̉͜t̶͎̰͉̬̅̅̂̀̓̅o̸̧̮͍͝p̷̩̾̍̋̈́͗̋͘!”

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thats a spicy angst fic 💅 anyways i hope the 2 Orpheus fans enjoy this.

hey @fluidbinary come get ur food

[artbyanca]

With my latest Orpheus and Eurydice post I remebered I got commissioned to do their first failed reunion by a magazine. I usually don't post client work here but this is relevant to my personal interests.

[thats-a-lot-of-cortisol]

Shadowheart, in the style of "The Sorrowing Soul Between Doubt and Faith" by Elihu Vedder (aka one of my absolute favorite paintings)

Other Classical Tadfools: Lae'zel, Wyll

[greyroses02]

They remind me of Dream Witch and her Follower and it’s kinda funny to me for some reason

(Also they slaying more than Orpheus’ risktaker essence skins(s) lol)

Watch them post the essence backstory video by the end of this week or smth ashdhfjdmsk

Manifesting~ 🤞

[lambragu]

i'm kinda in my hadestown phase and i was listening to "hey little songbird" today and i love eva's verses so much that i wish it had a longer and solo version

[theteaisaddictive]

hadestown (anais mitchell) // scotland in the 2024 euros

[wednesdaythesecond]

insp: @crvptidgf

coffee or tea | early bird or night owl | chocolate or vanilla | spring or fall | silver or gold | pop or alternative | freckles or dimples | snakes or sharks | mountains or fields | thunder or lightning | egyptian mythology or greek mythology | ivory or scarlet | flute or lyre | opal or diamond | butterflies or honeybees | macarons or eclairs | typewritten or handwritten | secret garden or secret library | rooftop or balcony | spicy or mild | opera or ballet | london or paris | vincent van gogh or claude monet | denim or leather | potions or spells | ocean or desert | mermaids or sirens | masquerade ball or cocktail party

tagging: @get4pen2 @bootlegfrank anyone else idgaf

[rainecreatesstuff]

uh oh. I imagined Crowley and Aziraphale as Orpheus and Eurydice.

[sennalokas]

Can't decide if I'm more excited for the gameplay, the writing, or the possibility of more songs from Darren Korb.

[ilovestrawberry1]

Practice shading with Orpheus

[arte-e-homoerotismo]

Orpheus Returning from the Shades - William Blake Richmond (1842 - 1921)

[raeshy]

Orpheus got banned from shadow travel sometimes before Dalv left. Dalv is back and he is struggling.

Anyways me and @fluidbinary ‘s OCs interacting again because they’re both so fun to draw

[corvianbard]

#6832

Into the dark world Where only shades go upon death, Orpheus shall brave in utmost hope To bring a new chance of breath For his lost love And destroy any shibboleth.

[teafour]

Then Apollo quietly told him: “Leave it all on earth.    Your lute, what point? Why pick at a dull pavan few care to    Follow, except a few birds of dusty feather, Not vivid performances of the past.” But why not?    All other things must change too. The seasons are no longer what they once were,    But it is the nature of things to be seen only once, As they happen along, bumping into other things, getting along    Somehow. That’s where Orpheus made his mistake.    Of course Eurydice vanished into the shade; She would have even if he hadn’t turned around.

-- John Ashbery, from "Syringa"

[xamelsketch]

"fates"

(I always forget Tumblr exists but a piece I scrapped midway because I dislike colouring and rendering oops)

[I.D. The illustration is a moment between young Rhaenyra and Alicent, standing face to face, smiling and holding hands, they are both wearing long blue dresses, with Alicent in a lighter shade, the blue symbolizes their innocence and a time free from expectations. Behind is a painting, mirroring as an older version of them as Orpheus and Eurydice inspired by George Frederic Watts' "Orpheus and Eurydice." The painting foreshadows their potential fate, as Rhaenyra gently holds Alicent, who crumbles in her arms. On the right and left of the painting, are two marble statues one of Visenya and Rhaenys. The walls have two small additions paintings, on the left, a yellow dragon spitting flames, representing Rhaenyra’s eventual fate, and on the right, a painting of Nymeria, referencing the torn page given to one another. END I.D.]

[october-funeral]

What if when Orpheus calls Hades “king of shades” he’s actually referencing Hades’s insane sunglasses collection.