#ratbag

[casualcatastrophesincorporated]

"tf you mean you want me to clean, go clean your own shit"

-Ratbag, shortly before being fired

[chainsxwsmile-personal]

He was biting

[necronazu]

Ratbag and my OC Ailis

[boozy-dwarf]

I've been on this outpost a long time, I know every corner better than I know myself. Over a year ago, a lot of Orcs were exiled here. A lot of labor for dirty work. Things are moving faster, but something strange is happening to me.

I can smell something. I walk down the corridors. Taking my polished weapon. I wander the courtyard. There's that smell everywhere. Outpost is soaked in it.

What is this smell doing to me? Do I remember… Do I remember… Аnything? No.

Something from the past carries this smell. I catch it, trying to remember, but it escapes my clawed fingers like smoke. Nasty, like a forgotten dream, memories hover near me and hide from me. That smell.

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-Who is this old orc?

The cloaked figure asks his squire. There's that strange odor coming from the direction of the stables again, and it's making the nazgul nervous again.

-He? I don't know, probably one of the snaga who arrived.

The orc answered his master, looking at the frail figure. Down by the stables, a slave was carefully brushing his master's black horse. The animal was clearly not happy about it, but the slave was diligently doing his duty, trying to calm the agitated stallion.

The wind frolicking today carried from the stables up to the balcony, ruffling the hood of the black cloak.

The snaga? He brought so much disturbance to his “life”? All this time the source of the smell was an old orc?

-Bring him to me.

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I don't think they would have recognized each other, but such a meeting would have been interesting.

I think Ratbag, with his ability to adapt to any conditions, could live to a ripe old age. So it's possible that this terrible change in Talion's life happened while the sly bastard was still alive.

And I think it's an interesting topic, I mean a nazgul has poor eyesight but a good sense of smell, how would a “young” nazgul react to something from his former life?

Could there be a memory of it in his mind?

Would he remember what it was like to be alive?

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Since the professor didn't leave us this information, my headcanon is Orcs live a bit longer than humans, about 150 years (Very doubtful, but... maybe?...). They are a mutilated form of the immortal and eternally beautiful elves - if I were Morgoth, I'd do my best to make these delicate flowers begin to wither as quickly as possible. What could be more fun than showing your creator that his immortal creatures could be mortal and they would be mortal.

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Dear ficwriters, here's an idea for a fic

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[professorvonsandwich]

A bit different from my normal type of art, but here is the fictional band members of the musician Ratbag drawn in the Cotl follower style. For all the... let me check my notes... 0 of you who will probably know who I'm talking about, but I hope you guys like it :)

These are the individual images if you want to see closer up ^

[fantasyoftales]

Ratbag the Coward

[allofthefreedoms]

ATLArda AU in which Fire Lord Sauron sends Zog to resurrect find and tame the last balrog (which was only a plot to kill him), Zog fails to tame it and thus there's a loose balrog spreading destruction around Mordor.

Sauron needs another pretext to end Zog, and which is better than sending him against the Avatar, who had just defeated and dishonored another influential general, Brûz? Bonus points because Zog won't just capture the Avatar, but he will bring him to their side.

After a long series of terrible misadventures and the shocking realisation that he had been bested by a feeble orc waterbender, Zog decided it's time to change flags: he joins the Avatar and his companion (who wants to crush him under a boulder) and teaches him firebending. And lightning-bending! Zog and Ratbag come up together with the lightning-redirection technique.

Of course Zog is a snake and his actual plan is to send the Avatar and Talion against Sauron and let the three of them kill each other, or at least Sauron's death is Zog's first priority, so he can take his place as Fire Lord; in the meantime, he has plenty of chances to learn everything about the Avatar and his weaknesses, therefore Zog has a chance to find a way to kill the Avatar and break the cycle of reincarnations.

[katanadragonking]

[vahloksekelle]

Dark Talion.

“I am banished from death, and bound to the Flaming Eye.”

edit: reposting because I actually did some edits/touch ups to this piece! much better.

[urukbignaturals]

I wanna write Yandere Bruz and Yandere Ratbag with the reader but like... I'm kinda dry on ideas... I'll type what I have in case later I get inspired...

Yandere Ratbag the Coward:

Stalker-ish yandere. He watches you a lot from afar. He isn't always the sneakiest but sometimes he leaves you presents and you chalk it up to him being shy.

What presents? Things he hunted (mostly dead rats, though he occasionally gets you rabbits and little birds), shiny rocks, the ears of stronger Uruks he totally killed on his own (aren't you impressed?), weapons also scavenged from those he totally killed...

He one time wanted to show you he could be a good mate by taking care of you, so he intentionally poisoned (he is such a genius) one of your meals. Despite his best efforts, he found out he wasn't at all a great medic or caretaker, so he had to beg Talion for help. Don't worry- you'll end up being fine, but the scare was so big that for weeks he hugged you tightly as he sniffed...

He knows he can't protect you but he has a big, strong olog friend AND the Grave Walker, so he definitely bothers them often, asking them to take care of you...

Ratbag may be the reason Talion and Az-Harto/Ranger become yanderes too.

Yandere Bruz the Chopper:

Some have already done some good interpretations for him, I'm not sure I have much to add LOL.

Bruz is definitely a clingy and manipulative yandere.

Like others have said- you must be at the very least in eyesight. He gets very anxious whenever he can't see you. He knows how dangerous Uruks and ologs are! What if another claimed you as theirs? Bruz can't allow that.

He has employed other Uruks to ambush you when you are alone, only for him to come out and save you. That way you'll be more inclined to stay close...

Cuddles. Many, many cuddles. He won't let you sleep alone and he simply can't sleep if you aren't in the safety of his arms.

Gets jealous of everything and everyone. Why are you talking to that coward? He is there! What's with you and the ranger? Isn't he good enough? Why are you sitting in that chair??? His lap is free! etc, etc, etc.

Might "accidentally" touch you inappropriately, "I'm sorry, little one, it's just that my hands are so big and your body is so small!".

Also, he "accidentally" marks you. "I meant to give ya a love nibble- sorry for the bite mark, sorry!" "Oh no, did I leave that bruise? I need to relax my grip, are you in pain? Let me help..." "Wanna spar? I'll be gentle this time.... besides, so far you haven't gotten a single scar! (yet)"

He lies to keep you on his side. "I heard Ratbag saying this", "I saw Talion rummaging through your things", "The Warchief asked Talion if he could keep you as a pet- and Talion said he would consider it! How rude!", "I need to warn you, that orc that asked to chat with you? Has a bet with other orcs on how quickly he can get in your bed..."

[casualcatastrophesincorporated]

we noticed you from across the bar, and we gotta say your vibes are rancid

Aaaaaaaa I think I'm getting more comfortable with digital art! like to the point I like it more than traditional!!! can't wait to keep experimenting.

[spaghttioboobio]

SONG OF THE DAY

Day #29

Today's song is Exit Girl by New Zealand artist Sophie Brown, known professionally as Ratbag. Released in 2023 and on her debut EP Why Aren’t You Laughing? the track is eclectic matching her chaotic energy. This song has quickly become one of my favourite tracks since first hearing it (thank you Discover Weekly). I love its manic and anxious energy during its chorus and its angsty vibe during its lows. Ratbag is also a visual artist experimenting in multiple formats from fashion to digital art to gritty sketches. Her surrealist characters and designs are featured in her music videos and promotional artwork, with the cover of her EP being her work as well. Her band of emotion-emulating monsters are a key part of the ‘world of Ratbag’, where music and visuals are combined to create a theatrical experience of her ideas made tangible. I'm super excited to see what Ratbag makes next, and I hope we are continuously invited to experience her enigmatic creations.

“Where is the exit girl?

Where is the exit girl?

Put down your drink and help me get

Home”

[boozy-dwarf]

Ratbag on Tumblr/Fanfiction

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The real Ratbag

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In no way am I going to say anything bad about this charming guy :D

I'm just laughing at the romanticization of scoundrels.

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(It's neither bad nor good, at least as long as the romanticization only applies to non-existent characters, not real bastards.)

[honeydear]

Songs that have me in a chokehold and make me wish I could write/play music.

Bootleg Firecracker by Middle Kids

Rot in Love by Ratbag

Good Stuff by Bnny

Nerves by Dianna Lopez

Moon Girl by Ha Vay

[brutalfish]

ratbag - exit girl

[allofthefreedoms]

ATLA!AU in which Ratbag is the Avatar and Talion is his partner/journey companion/earth-bending teacher. Anyone that meets them automatically assumes Talion is the Avatar and they overlook Ratbag.

Ratbag is a native waterbender. Az-Harto is no bender, but he's nonetheless a fearsome warrior. They met just like they met in game.