#paladin of shadows

[nonenosome2]

"I've been married but I never felt this way about a girl, ever. I never believed in love at first sight and it wasn't even that. It... I don't know. It just snuck up on me."

"And clobbered you over the head," Nielson said, nodding. "That is the reality far more than 'love at first sight.' A friend, a companion, someone you knew casually and then one day... Wham! All of a sudden, they're something different."

-Mike and Nielson (Unto the Breach)

[lindewyrm]

Spiritual Rebirth v2

[silverskye13]

The Red Star

Doodle of my DnD group that got a little out of hand whoops.

[noahhawthorneauthor]

July was a heck of a good reading month, and I've well and fallen into a historical romance hole. Both series by Allie Therin were *especially* good.

[nameless-is-nameless]

save me TTRPG characters...

TTRPG characters save me

playing around with more character designs for the PCs in the Curse of Stradh campaign I'm running- here they are with their canon heights

from left to right and to top to bottom

@wethekeegsta 's Tyrannus

@pianissimoe 's Kestrel

@chopshajen 's Zhouzhen

Freya and Lester (who's players don't have tumblrs)

[tenebraevesper]

Chroma (Sonic Forces: Speed Battle)

So, Sonic Forces: Speed Battle basically dropped custom outfits for a select number of characters, alongside the Burning Blaze update, so I will show them here alongside the original outfits. Not gonna lie, some of the outfits look fire.

[formulaorange]

2023 Fall Anime

This is honestly a loaded season full of new shows based on relatively new manga. Lots to look forward to

Spy x Family - Season 2 One of the most fun SJ series that have come out in a while. Season 1 was killer, high hopes for season 2.

Goblin Slayer 2 I didn't realize they were even making a second season. This was such a killer series. I'm really hoping they don't fall into the many mid-tier fantasy tropes out there in anime right now. I thought the appeal of the show was really Goblin Slayer himself and less about the lackeys along the way. So we'll see how it goes.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End This is definitely one of my highly anticipated series. It's about an elf who was part of the Hero's party and her life after he dies. (Since elves live longer) Definitely a darker take on fantasy but has some really solid fantasy and adventure vibes.

Rising of the Shield Hero - Season 3 Season 2 was pretty disappointing and slow. While this looks like it'll be more fast paced, it does look like a tournament arc of sorts. I know some aren't a fan of that kind of arc, but honestly I think it's exactly what this series needs to pick things up again. We'll see.

The Faraway Paladin - Season 2 This was legitimately one of my favourite fantasy series. I thought it was really well written and didn't rush things like other series. I'm looking forward to this season.

Sequels/Continuations: Eminence in Shadow - Season 2 killer series with an anti-hero main character. Definitely worth checking out. After-School Hanako-Kun Hanako-kun spin off Dr. Stone Season 3 - Part 2 One of the best novel concept series with nothing else in it's genre to compare to. Definitely didn't drop the ball on the recent seasons and still worth watching. Dead Mount Death Play - Part 2 One that I didn't particularly enjoy, but has a decent sized manga following. Tokyo Revengers - Tenjiku Arc The continuation of the series. Might be just me but it feels like the series fell off after the first season. The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent - Season 2 A more mature take on fantasy isekai that just started to get into romance at the end of last season. A solid combo of shoujo genres. The Ancient Magus' Bride - Season 2 Part 2 One that I haven't had a change to check out yet but have only heard good things about. Hypnosismic - Season 2 a weirdly addictive musical/rap series. Unique characters and honestly solid rap battles. One I'll be enjoying. -- Related - Paradox Live - Music battle with what looks to be the same style of animation and solid character design. Definitely worth looking at if you're a fan of Hypmic. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse A sequel of SDS. Looks like it could be a fun watch for the fans of the series. New:

Shangri La Frontier A new manga fantasy series. This may be a horrible way to describe but it is what it is - a new age SAO- full dive fantasy game. A gamer who only plays shit games, gets into a new massively popular MMORPG and is op. One that I'm excited for because it ticks all the fantasy game boxes I like.

Undead Unluck A relatively new manga series that gained a lot of traction in the last year or two. A gory action comedy that's super chaotic and a lot of fun.

Shy Brand new hero manga series about a shy girl and her anxieties and struggles going into the hero world who grows and gains confidence as she becomes a better hero.

Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions This is a manga series that I have kept forgetting the name of so never got a chance to read but all the covers for the manga look phenomenal. Likely the anime doesn't do him justice but it is what it is. Essentially sherlock in anime form. A PI with issues and the wholesome police detective work together to solve crime. Other New Series: Green - Fantasy Pink - Romance Red - Action Purple - Drama The Kingdoms of Ruins A world where witches were hunted down by humans as science surpassed magic. A kid who was raised by a witch swears revenge on mankind. This honestly looks solid. The animations are very cool looking and the mc seems to be an anti-hero. Will be looking at this one. Under Ninja A well known manga series about modern ninjas. Definitely a unique series for this season. The Apothecary Diaries A historical medical mystery show. I've heard the name before and I've also only heard good things. Will be worth a watch. A Girl & Her Guard Dog The granddaughter of a crime syndicate goes to highschool out of town and the current young boss lies his way into the same school. Would be cute romance if it weren't for the fact she's 15 and he's 26.. Butareba - The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig What the title says. A girl finds him and the story goes from there. I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness The usual light novel title. Honestly, doesn't seem as yikes as I initially thought, might just be harmless breaking the rules kinda thing. Could be fun, also a Capybara that strikes fear into people's hearts. My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer Looks like a wholesome series where an adventurer finds a baby, raises it and she becomes so strong she's busy working all the time. Just a cute father daughter relationship in a fantasy setting about her wanting to come take time to see him but being caught up in OP fantasy battles. Ragna Crimson Dragons vs Humanity - a human and a dragon team up to destroy all the dragons. Action fantasy series. Berserk of Gluttony I honestly added this because I thought it was hilarious. Looks like a combo of knock offs - the Gluttony skill from Tensura (reincarnated as a slime) and the mc being called Fate with the main girl who looks exactly like Sabre. I'll be skipping but its' here so you know.

[gensnix]

oath of vengeance paladin but as the sessions continue it becomes very obvious that I based the character off of Shadow the hedgehog

[aemiron-main]

thinking about owens saying that the mindflayer is “connecting” the hosts vs Henry and Patty saying that they’re “connected” to eachother-

-and then that vs connie talking about wanting to “connect” kids from all over the state:

Anyway! This is part of a much larger post re: Mystra & TFS & 153646 other things but that bit from Owens specifically was driving me insane tonight.

[liorlen]

kazuma should have dressed more edgy imo. that time he was possessed doesn’t count

[vindikat]

Vesper, paladin of Pelor, discovers a magic sword in an abandoned temple. ☀️

This was a secret snowflake gift for my dear friend Oliver of one of his character’s very cool moments from our campaign. It’s also my first fully finished animation!

[bbubblerum]

Seren Astra my former Paladin, now Shadow Sorcerer! I wanted to maintain some of her old armour while giving it that Sorcerer goodness <3

[atomic-chronoscaph]

art by Ciruelo Cabral

[vik-the-prik]

This specific scene reminded me of something-

And then I realised

I truly adore the smug boyfriend + absolutely done boyfriend dynamic

[lindewyrm]

Big update to Riden's ref :)

[silverskye13]

I'm afraid I don't know much about Sonic; would Knuckles make a decent paladin?

Knuckles would make an amazing paladin oh my gosh! I'm most familiar with Knuckles from the Sonic X show, the IDW comics, and the movies. But I think all three make a good case for Knuckles as paladin?

Granted, Knuckles already fits some of the stereotypes [He is the "strong one", powerhouse character. He is a little on the dense side. He has strong principles/oaths he sticks to] but I think the different series have their own focuses that make the case greater.

Sonic X: Knuckles is a loner whose top priority is protecting the Master Emerald. He will do anything he thinks he needs to in order to uphold that solemn duty -- including fighting the main cast, if he thinks they're endangering it. He has a high sense of honor, and has been tricked by Eggman a few times because that sense of honor and duty is exploited [ie giving Eggman the chaos emeralds because he thinks it's the best way to get back to Angel Island where the Master Emerald is kept -- and leaving the chaos emeralds in his possession, because Eggman claims it will prove they trust each other.] Later in the series, when Knuckles learns to connect to the Master Emerald in order to use its power for good, he is often seen invoking it or praying to it as though it were a relic or deity, sometimes while meditating on his ancestors. He is by far the most religious of the cast in that aspect, and while the main bredth of his strength comes from him being strong, the fact that he is empowered by a "deity" stone in times of need really adds to the paladin idea.

IDW Comics: Knuckles in the comics is a lot like in Sonic X, the main difference being he is much more dedicated to Angel Island and his mission to keep the Master Emerald safe. He has been known to sit out world ending events because keeping the Master Emerald safe is his top priority -- and if it's really that bad, Sonic will drag the problem to his doorstep, where he will defeat it to keep his island safe. He is shown patrolling his island, memorizing every nook and cranny and keeping all the animal inhabitants safe and cared for. And while he sometimes professes he gets a little lonely, his duty to the Island and the Emerald trumps all other personal needs. He keeps all the artifacts from the extinct Echidna tribes safe there, and will do anything possible to get them back if they're stolen. When the Metal Virus finally came to Angel Island [A very, very intense arc. Think Walking Dead but everyone turns into robot zombies] Knuckles sacrifices himself immediately to buy Sonic time to try and destroy the virus, running headlong into the zombie hoard and trying to hold them back from the innocent civilians taking shelter on his island.

Sonic Movies / Knuckles the Echidna: He's a lot younger in the cinematic franchise, and a bit denser. But he is still the resident muscle and he has a lot more to say about the warrior spirit and honor now! He's canonically gone on a quest to kill a demon [which is where his Flames of Destruction come from] and while there is a lot less "religion" in the Master Emerald, there is a lot of religion in how he venerates his ancestors and his lost tribe. He prioritizes making sure other people feel validated when they've done something right according to his personal principles ["You have brought honor to your home this day, hedgehog"] and while he is new to guarding the Master Emerald, he takes its guardianship seriously enough that when Sonic asks for it, they almost battle over it. In the end it's the same principles that he protects the emerald with that stop him ["When we made our oath, I swore to trust you. And I will uphold my oath, even if you've broken yours."] A very, very paladin move.

In short! Knuckles would make a fantastic paladin thank you for asking!!