#ran out of titles

[shutterandpencil]

"Nozomi Among Dandelions"

I don't have a title for this, sorry y'all.

[peace-and-light-poetry]

Ending

The first snow Of a pure winter, be minded, there will come more

This year is ending

[gelthefunkyblob]

🇨🇿🇩🇪🇮🇪beer

[tea-time-terrier]

My Delightful little creature absolutely killed it the past two weekends 👌

Pigroll earned her Rally Master title, and got her first QQ towards her Rally Champion title. She showed up, dominated, ate snacks, and napped so hard she's a true athlete 💪

[dol-dee]

Thanks to everyone who volunteered their pcs as lil gunieapigs to me<3 I had a lot of fun experimenting with different coloring styles

The MS Paint Template was made by Mayuniki on Pixilart, you can find it HERE

The Player Characters from left to right: -Andy belongs to @dolbog -Ayesha belongs to @kylars-owner -Ken/Mackenzie belongs to @rootedshrew -The legendary Foxglove belongs to @getinthefuckingcarkitten -Poe belongs to @hemlocks-hidey-hole -and last but not least, Jet belongs to @uncontrolledinsomnia

I made some executive decisions when interpreting the designs: like adding accessoires, changing hairsytles a bit, interpreting facial features differently or just doing my own thing with some of the outfits. I hope thats okay haha ( I could ramble on about my thought process on a lot of these designs but I'll cut myself off) I might make a seperate post for this, but its legit kinda tragic; cause most of these drawings are cut off. I just couldnt fit the full versions into a cohesive layout.

Most tragic loss is the disappearance of the lower half of this Sweater I put on Ken, its by mingalondon and by god i want it

[burinazar]

I've been giving some thought to "what is the best way for a person in 2024 to get into/get back into Sound Horizon" as I reconnect with it myself (the more I do so the more I realize how massively and almost ridiculously influential it was to what i like in storytelling...)

I'd like to post more about some options now and then. Lately I've enjoyed these Youtube uploads by QueenoftheHorizon of the album Elysion, which are bundled with not only translations but tons of additional notes and information.

Elysion is, like certain others of Sound Horizon's albums, a series of interconnected stories with tragic thematic elements in common and a general framing device in the form of one story that connects them; in this case the framing story is that of a father and daughter -- an assassin and his sickly albino child El, both of whom pass away in the events of the first song. The child hopes they will somehow reunite someday in Paradise. After death, the father's soul begins to wander, seeking a person conceptualized as 'Elys' (representing the longing for his lost daughter), and we see the tragic stories of various other girls that his soul perceives, wondering if they are the one he seeks...

Elysion was probably the first Sound Horizon album I heard (i'm 70% sure a stage show video of "Ark" was my actual intro to Sound Horizon; since it was like 15 years ago and I rapidly watched as much as I could of them in the ensuing hours and days the memory is unclear haha.) This channel and playlist first went up in 2010 so, and thus wouldn't have been around when I first got into Sanhora in idk ~2008, which is a pity, because they're a wonderful entry point for a canon that can be inaccessible to those who speak little or no Japanese -- in addition to the English translations themselves in each video, the uploader has packed the video notes with explanation and analysis of each song's associated story.

If you are interested in "Elysion" as an entry point to Sound Horizon, I highly recommend watching the videos on this playlist and reading both the video descriptions and the pinned comment for each list, for both translations and a wonderfully detailed explanation and further analysis of each story. For example, the one for Ark elaborately lists out not just the events that are likely to have transpired within the song but also alternative explanations to the common fandom interpretation as well as highlights of extra material (ex. a two-chapter special manga release) that support the ambiguity of interpretation.

Also, definitely check both the video notes and the top comment, where the uploader put translator notes. Here are some of the uploader's translation notes for "Baroque" -- they really are amazingly thorough and interesting, and are a can't miss if you are a language learner yourself who wants to connect with and understand the original wording as much as possible:

Elysion also has music videos and stage shows (ex., Ark stage, Stardust stage, El no Rakuen MV. 'Probably-scary doll' warning for that last one-- in fact the use of BJDs in their shows and videos is how I first heard of Sound Horizon lol, they were being discussed on Den of Angels.) This is material that I think is wonderful and, as mentioned, this kind of thing is the way I personally first experienced the tales; anyone who enjoys these uploads will hopefully go on to look them up. However, the stage shows and MVs are targeted at existing fans and often assume the audience already knows the story (or at the very least speaks Japanese!), so for anyone who doesn't speak fluent Japanese and wants to get the meaning of the songs, their plot and theme and characters, this is really an unbeatable way to enjoy the music for the first time.

[zylphiacrowley]

Cat's Out of the Bag pt. 2

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[novankenn]

The TA -- Joan(Jaune) Arc

Artwork Inspired Posts - First / Second

(Artwork created/owned by @pilot-boi, No rights Claimed/Implied by the author of this story)

Joan(Jaune) felt ridiculous going through the locker area with a tablet checking off names. Her Aunt Glynda had been called into a early morning meeting. So as her Teaching Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist/Executive Assistant Joan(Jaune) was assigned to taking role call. It was going okay. Pretty much the entire group of first year students being rather accommodating to her interrupting conversations to check off names.

That was until she was getting to the end of her list. She had found out Ruby's sister was named Yang, who seemed nice. Then there was Blake. Blake Belladonna, wearing a ribbon. Joan(Jaune) didn't ask, nor was she surprised that the other students hadn't clued into who she was. Did none of them keep up on current events? Didn't Blake understand how useless of a disguise just a ribbon was, considering she was using her real name?

Joan(Jaune) dismissed it all. She had a assignment to complete, and she was going to get it done. So with only a few names left she approached two known figures. She could have just checked them off without approaching but that wasn't what she had been directed to do.

"Joan(Jaune) I want you to have each student identify themselves. No assumptions, no exceptions." Aunt Glynda has instructed. "This assignment is about you gaining more confidence as it is for them to associate you with some level of authority over them."

So she approached. The red-head who was obviously Pyrrha Nikos. The face of Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Crunch, plus some tournament stuff, and Weiss Schnee. Weiss was a talented singer, and some daughter of some rich asshat. Their reputations were impressive, and Joan(Jaune) would be lying if she tried to imply she wasn't just a bit star-struck.

"Excuse me. Can I get your names please?" Joan(Jaune) spoke up interrupting the conversation.

"Names?" Weiss looked a little stunned at the question before adopting a haughty look. "Don't you know who this is?"

Okay, the tone, and attitude instantly had Joan(Jaune) decide the Schnee had a stick up her ass. Brat snark engaged.

"Don't you?" Joan(Jaune) spoke in a faux surprised tone. "I mean I was taught to introduce myself to people before starting conversations."

Weiss' eye narrowed.

"Introductions were made right?" Joan(Jaune) addressed Pyrrha. "Or am I out of touch with current trends?"

"Yes they were." Pyrrha was trying hard to suppress her amused smirk. "I'm Pyrrha Nikos."

"Let me check. Perfect. Thank you Ms Nikos." Joan(Jaune) responded, before turning her attention back to the scowling Weiss. "And your name please?"

"Weiss Schnee, Heiress to the S..."

"Ah yes. Entitled Rich Cu... oh wow, who ever made this list was rather rude! My apologies." Joan(Jaune) commented as she cut off Weiss' little tirade. "I'll make a note on my list to get that corrected!"

Weiss sputtered, huffed an walked off. Joan(Jaune) smirked, and behind Weiss' back stuck out her tongue adding a "Meh!" for effect. The sound of rather pleasant laughter had Joan(Jaune) return her attention to Pyrrha.

"I take it you're not a student." Pyrrha commented.

"No I'm interning here as a TA." Joan(Jaune) replied.

"Aren't you a little young, to be a TA?"

"Eh." Joan(Jaune) replied before unintentionally letting slip, "Need to start somewhere, can't all be busty smoking hot red-heads."

Pyrrha clasped a hand over her mouth, either to suppress a squeal, or hide a smirk or frown or smile. But it didn't matter, because Joan(Jaune) had gone wide-eyed upon the realization about what she let slip out. With cherry red cheeks, she gave Pyrrha a quick nod, and bolted.

Pyrrha was in fact trying to suppress a laugh. The obviously slip of the tongue was the most honest, compliment she had gotten. As a often pursued celebrity, knew when people were trying to put on airs, or curry favor. That young man radiated none of those traits.

"Dang it. I didn't get his name." Pyrrha swore, keeping with her public persona, when she wanted to say "Fucking shit buckets! I didn't get a name to put to his sweet ass!"

With her task completed, Joan(Jaune) turned in her data pad, and took her place beside her Aunt, to await the start of the initiation ceremony. Partway through Headmaster Ozpin's instructions, Joan(Jaune) couldn't help but blurt out.

"Are you fucking serious?" a scowl, not a glare from Aunt Glynda made Joan(Jaune) slink back to hide behind her, while muttering, "Sorry!"

Once it was all over and done with Joan(Jaune) was accompanying Aunt Glynda back to their shared accommodations.

"You'll need to wear something more appropriate for your position." Glynda remarked, during the trip. "I understand you love that hoodie Joan(Jaune), but you're now a member of the staff, and need to look professional."

"I'm not getting dolled up, for an unpaid internship."

"It's not getting dolled up." Glynda retorted. "Also you're not doing this without renumeration."

"Wait?" Joan(Jaune) was a little stunned by the admission of her Aunt. "I'm getting paid to do this?"

"Yes, you are, and you will attend to your duties attired in appropriate clothes."

"But I don't have anything professional." Joan(Jaune) admitted. "I'm more of a comfy comfort type of gal."

"I am arranging for a couple of modified Beacon Uniforms for you." Glynda informed her niece.

"Slacks?"

"No. Skirts."

"Come on!"

"Joan(Jaune) how often do you complain that people mistake you for male?" Glynda asked.

"Lots?"

"Yes. The skirts will help address that pet peeve of yours, at least to the less dense student body." Glynda commented. "Also a little warning. Avoid Ms Coco Adel. She's a second year student with a rather strong personality."

"Why? Is she dangerous?"

"Only if you don't like being dressed up like a living fashion doll."

"Noted."

[tblsomedoodles]

I thought i escaped sims 4 but it's dragged my dumbass back again.

I hate this game. I need so many mods just to be able to just to fix it so i can play without being frustrated. but no matter how frustrated i get, i keep coming back : /

Anyways! Like my new little me? (i forgot what they're called. Avatar? *Shrug*) I'll put some more stuff (and doodles) about them under the cut

They're a candle! The body and oversize hoodie are all the wax and the undercut ponytail is the little flame (like Ember from Danny Phantom lol). Her feet are kinda goopy and her hands never show b/c the sleeves of the hoodie drip over them (sometimes driping off completely.)

i got kinda bored with my old one (drawing me but purple) so they got a little upgrade for my silly little personal doodles.

That is all : )

[teamhawkeye]

Making lists to stay sane

[shutterandpencil]

“Garden Walk”

Well, this backdrop looked just as nice, leading these.

(If you’re wondering, Ripy isn’t wearing a kimono, she’s wearing a dress with rather wide sleeves.)

[alistairs]

DURGE AU - Dramatis Personae

Mairwen belongs to @halsin

[inky-evergreen]

Nothing better than soup when you wake up :]

[calypsoscyclone]

Kirara NPTs

~ for @warriorsyuri ~

Kitty, Catherine, Cady/Katy, Kate, Fawn, Flora, Florence, Holly, Rosemary, Sage, Aurora, Cherry/Cherie, Daisy, Iris

The One Incased in Vines, (Prn) of Dendro, The Dendro Kitty (or Cat), (Term) of the Plants, The Gold Level Courier

shy/hyr fleur/fleurs fae/faem (fey/fem) hy/hymn cher/chers fem/femself flora/floras ay/aym kyr/kyrs hush/hushself kae/kaem ix/ixself key/kem ne/ner ey/eyr 

[beeapocalypse]

court of the wayward prince

[sezja]

Finally