#reflections of eterna

[rowanmaxim]

Person: @iskra-tqd Location: Eterna, evening He was almost always late to close up on account of he was always taking extra care to clean up and prep for any appointments he had for the next day, the sun's always down. Rowan doesn't live all that far from Inkquisition and so the lateness never really bothers him. It's a hop, skip, and jump away, he lights a cigarette, he reflects on his day, and the next thing he knew he was unlocking the door to his flat, kicking off his boots, and collapsing into bed. That's how that night should have gone. It should have been a rinse and repeat but instead, cigarette in hand, eyes ahead, he is looking at her in the lamplight. They'd both gone to Haven, they'd met eyes maybe one time and politely looked away. What do you say to someone you once thought would have such a large part of your future? What did you say to someone you loved that you lost contact with? "Hi." Instead of taking him to his front door, Rowan's feet take himself to the other side of the street and it's just them under the glow of the low light.

[eivorx]

@suyinskiss Location: Eterna, some lil private lounge back room

The silver streaks of telperion across Eivor's body were reflecting the light of the fire from the corner of the room. "Aetheron will come, Suyin. I don't know when, but let's just say Eterna is going to be in for a rude awakening." His voice was relatively quiet, the Elvhen having been in and out of Eterna for ten years now. He would see Suyin every now and then, the strigoi perhaps one of the few that could understand the ins and outs of a traveling Vanguard. Physical things Eivor could deal with, and Suyin understood that perfectly. He never wore his armor in its true form within the city, the shadow of the Tower enough to make him recoil in on himself. The Elvhen preferred to keep things quiet, and he hardly ever pushed to know much more than what he was given at the moment. "Have you heard much about it? The Iskarans are here, they're what is left of their crumbling empire."

[ofkaedon]

Location: Mercury's Bazaar, Eterna

Tag: @haelimthewatcher

While only seven years have passed, it feels like a lifetime. Iskaldrik and the witchers have been in his rearview mirror as he moves forward. He was trained to be a witcher, though he would firmly tell you he is not a witcher - Kaedon has made a new reputation for himself among the thieve's guild and Eterna is the playground in which he gets to play. He really isn't all that concerned by what is going on around the continent of Taravell. It's all happening somewhere else to someone else and let's be honest, in full pettiness, he's not upset about what happened in Iskaldrik. It's a life he left behind.

He's in the bazaar on a job. At a glance though, he appears to be gazing through the bakery window perhaps eyeing the fresh rolls placed out and enjoying the sweet smell of freshly baked goodies. Enticing, yes, that is not what he is doing. In the reflection of the glass he sees the target he is currently following. Said target owes money to the guild and has done quite a good job avoiding them. That's where Kaedon comes in. He was trained in the harshest of conditions to track monsters, he's putting that skill to use, though this was definitely not what had been intended for.

The target moves from the table they had been eyeing and moves further in. Kaedon waits, silently counting the seconds in his head before he turns and moves to follow. But in those seconds as the target merges with the crowd, Kaedon's eye is caught by another figure crossing through his line of sight. He freezes in recognition - something he doesn't do - he doesn't believe in ghosts and yet, he swears he just saw one.

His head turns to follow the way his would-be apparition had gone. Standing there as a ghost of his past, Haelim.

It had been fifteen years and yet Kaedon felt eleven years old again, a witcher trainee hanging on every word of one of the few witchers he had looked up to. He remembers Haelim's sentencing as a criminal and traitor to the witcher cause, the other had been sent away then and forgotten. Kaedon had thought the wise witcher dead but always remembered the words that he was better than all that they were trying to make him become.

Kaedon was no longer the witcher trainee, again he was not a witcher and he remembers his target and....fuck...his target was nowhere in sight. He would have to try and pick up the target again back at the docks as they were sure to return there. And yet he can't bring himself to go and whether it was his heart or head that made the decision, he was crossing towards the other former witcher.

In the earshot of the other, "Excuse me," He said to catch the other's attention, "Haelim Wormwood?" A tone of questioning as if maybe this ghost of the past was just a mistaken figure for someone else.

[p1325]

The 'Timeless Classics' series by RBA stands as a commendable collection of 85 literary masterpieces, predominantly drawn from English literature, with notable inclusions such as Madame Bovary and Anna Karenina from diverse cultural landscapes. This curated anthology transcends geographical boundaries, making its enriching content accessible not only in various European countries under the names of ''Storie Senza Tempo'', ''Romans Eternels'', and ''Novelas Eternas'' but also in South America. RBA's commitment to delivering these cultural gems on a global scale reflects a dedication to fostering a profound appreciation for literature across diverse audiences.

Here are all the titles of the following collection: Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice

Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights

Louisa May Alcott - Little Women

Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre

Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility

Edith Wharton - The Age Of Innocence

Jane Austen - Emma

Gustave Flaubert - Madame Bovary

Jane Austen - Northanger Abbey

Edith Wharton - The House of Mirth

Jane Austen - Persuasion

Louisa May Alcott - Good Wives

Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter

Charlotte Bronte - The Professor

Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina (Part 1)

Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina (Part 2)

Jane Austen - Mansfield Park

Anne Bronte - Agnes Grey

Thomas Hardy - Far from The Madding Crowd

William Makepeace Thackeray - Vanity Fair (Part 1)

William Makepeace Thackeray - Vanity Fair (Part 2)

Pierre-Ambroise-François Choderlos de Laclos - Dangerous Liaisons Alexandre Dumas fils - The Lady of the Camellias

Henry James - Washington Square

Louisa May Alcott - A Garland For Girls

Henry James - The Portrait of A Lady (Part 1)

Henry James - The Portrait of A Lady (Part 2)

Jane Austen - Lady Susan. The Watson. Sanditon

Anne Brontë - The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D’Urbeville

Edith Wharton - The Mother���s Recompense

Daniel Defoe - Moll Flanders

Henry James - The Wings of the Dove

Edith Wharton - The Customs of the Country

Kate Chopin - The Awakening

Jane Austen - Juvenilia

George Eliot - Middlemarch (Part 1)

George Eliot - Middlemarch (Part 2)

George Sand - Nanon

Henry James - The Ambassadors

Elizabeth Gaskell - Cranford

Thomas Hardy - Under The Greenwood Tree

Edith Wharton - Summer

George Sand - Indiana

Henry James - The Bostonians

George Eliot - Silas Marner

Henry James - The Golden Bowl (Part 1)

Henry James - The Golden Bowl (Part 2)

Edith Wharton - The Twilight Sleep

Emily Eden - The Semi-Attached Couple

Edith Wharton - The Glimpses of the Moon

Mary Elizabeth Braddon - Lady Audley’s Secret

George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss

Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton

Fanny Burney - Evelina

George Sand - Little Fadette

Emily Eden - The Semi-detached House

Charlotte Brontë - Shirley I

Charlotte Brontë - Shirley II

Daniel Defoe - Lady Roxana

Theodor Fontane - Effie Briest

Edith Wharton - The Cliff

Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower

Frances Hodgson Burnett - A Lady of Quality

Louisa May Alcott - Moods

Lucy Maud Montgomery - The Story Girl

Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth

Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders

Elizabeth Gaskell - North and South

Matilde Serao - Fantasy

Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes

Emilia Pardo Bazán - Sunstroke

Ann Radcliffe - The Romance Of The Forest

Louisa May Alcott - A Long Fatal

Charlotte Bronte - Villette

Sybil G. Brinton - Old Friends and New Fancies

Edith Wharton - The Bunner

Sisters Virginia Woolf - The Voyage Out

Margaret Oliphant - The Chronicles of Carlingford

Edith Nesbit - The Incomplete Amorist

Virginia Woolf - Day and Night

Guy de Maupassant - Our Heart

Frances Trollope - The Widow Barnaby (Part 1)

Frances Trollope - The Widow Barnaby (Part 2)

Elizabeth Gaskell - Half a Lifetime Ago

[paradizetobefound]

So Doctor's major aspect as a character (when they are their own character) is memory. They claim their role, even after they became a tactician for Theresa, to be an observer to her history. They are a witness, they are to remember her. That appears in the event referred to as "Vigilo", which is something like " I watch, remain awake, keep or am awake at night". To keep vigil, is something done either to pray or to be on a watchout. A common reason to keep vigil over dead, to mourn then and to give them the last farewell, to pay respect.

Nian tells Doctor that she wants a witness too, whatever fate befalls her and her siblings to be seen and remembered.

Priestess' request towards Doctor is to remember her. The society Doctor came from, their past, it all appears to be lost in sands of time. There's few indication that most even know it ever existed, only songs that mention cities buried under ice, only rediscovery of old artefacts. Doctor, in a way, is one of the few people still carrying the history of that time in their memory.

When FrostNova dies, arguably, Doctor is here to witness her anger and her despair and they carry it with themselves, as well as her hope.

In Vigilo they are feel lost and despairing over their lost memory, of those who died, of people they used to know and no longer remember. They grieve but they are also frantic.

Being a witness, a carrier of history is a part of their identity even if they seem not quite cognizant of that.

But why is it interesting aside from their way to conceptualize their role in the world or whatever hidden duty they may have?

Originium and Civilight Eterna.

Fundamental nature of originium is that it keeps memory of everything it consumes. It stores so much information about living things, that it may as well be a repository of the Terra's history of its own. It is a fossil, it is something that consumes. In a way, perhaps, it will remember people better than any historian, as terrible as iti is. Essentially, the subject of Doctor's study is such that it will remember all dead it had into contact with.

Civilight Eterna meanwhile was initially designed as an archive meant to record the history. It is to be a witness, to remember, too.

As in, there is a clear mirror between Doctor's self-stated role as an observer, originium nature and the origins of the CE, which was implied as a highly important achievement of the civilization that created it.

In a sense, Doctor's always to keep vigil over ruins, over dead, over past, it reflecting in their occupation, in their study. Brain, oripathy.

It makes their war against originium doubly interesting, both share that connection to memory.

So everything about Doctor is about history (mirroring how Kal'tsit herself is all about history of civilizations that lived in Terra and what they did and how they lived). Which is also a major theme for Arknights.

[drystan-fiore]

who: @kayames

where: drystan's office, eterna

notes: this can fit after the big party heist

Drystan sighed, flipping through the month's expenses as Fiore’s face flickered in the reflection of the office window. "It's a miracle this man hasn't completely blown off every cent to his name."

He could see Fiore peeking at the paperwork, his voice laced with amusement. "Now why would he buy those fancy lighters? Witches can cast fire."

Drystan pinched the bridge of his nose. “I’m aware, Fiore. Believe me, I’ve tallied every nonsensical purchase.”

Fiore paid no mind to his snappy attitude as his reflection was now leaning against the office mirror, pretending to study a page. “But wait—look at these grimoires. Fortification of werewolves? Either Kay has an entirely new set of hobbies or he’s got an oddly specific type.”

Drystan rolled his eyes, dryly answering, “If I had to wager, it’s the latter. We’re discussing the same client who just bought a life-size goose chandelier.”

"Think I can turn him on by sprouting some geese feathers?"

"Goose," He corrected, before hearing the faint sound his secretary's voice greeting Kay at the entrance. Drystan instantly straightened, tugging at his cuffs, his expression shifting from resigned to polished charm.

He rose as Kay entered, clasping his hands with a warm smile. "Ah, Mr. Ames," he greeted smoothly, gesturing to the chair across from him. "Thank you for making the time. I wanted to go over some… concerning trends in your spending. But, no need to worry. I’ve crunched the numbers, and I think we can implement a plan that will keep you quite comfortably away from, shall we say, financial doom.”

[thoughtswordsaction]

Fin Del Mundo Released New Track "El día de las flores"

Photo by Flor Petra Fin del Mundo‘s new album ‘Hicimos crecer un bosque’ is nearly here – out in October 18 via Spinda Records (pre-order here) – and they’ve just dropped a third single titled “El día de las flores”, featuring Guillermo Mármol from Argentina cult-band Eterna Inocencia on vocals. This song describes a nostalgic, reflective landscape of the relationship between two people. The…

[eeveegirl9]

This is my team for a majority of my journey through Sinnoh. I was given the opinion to take a starter and I chose Chimchar. The outfit I wear is Elaine's outfit from Let's Go. I wear purple snow-wear similar to Dawn's when in Snowpoint.

Lovie's known moves: Mimic, Hyper Voice, Return, Shadow Ball and Reflect. Her Ability is Run Away. She is housed in a PokéBall.

Charly's known moves: Flame Wheel, Thunder Punch, Swords Dance, Calm Mind and Solarbeam. His Ability is Blaze. He is housed in a PokéBall. I chose Charley as a Chimchar. He evolved into Monferno during my battle against Roark and then in Infernape while traveling to Canalave City.

Regal's known moves: Aqua Ring, Agility, Megahorn, Secret Power and Water Pulse. His Ability is Water Veil. He is housed in a Great Ball. I caught Regal as a Goldeen in Kanto. Deciding to participate in Contest, I ask Professor Oak to send him to me. After earning my ribbon, I decide to keep him on my team. He evolves during my third Contest.

Nala's known moves: Scary Face, Ice Fang, Shock Wave, Flash and Iron Tail. Her Ability is Intimidate. She is housed in a Fast Ball. I caught Nala as a Shinx on Route 202. She evolves into Luxio while traveling to Eterna City and then into Luxray during my battle against Wade.

Flora's known moves: Captivate, Double Team, Psybeam, Energy Ball and Hidden Power. Her Ability is Anticipation. She is housed in a Nest Ball. I caught Flora as a Burmy in the Eterna Forest. She evolved during my battle against Mylene.

Toto's known moves: Air Slash, Aura Sphere, Safeguard, Wish and Magical Leaf. His Ability is Serene Grace . He is housed in a Premier Ball. Toto was given to me as an Egg by Cynthia. He hatched while heading to Veilstone City, evolved into Togetic while traveling to Pastoria City and then evolved into Togekiss after being exposed to a Shiny Stone.

Pokémon in the Lab: Bidoof, Starly, Cranidos, Shieldon, Shellos, Drifloon, Pachirisu, Budew✦, Combee -> Vespiquen, Burmy -> Wormadam(x2), Burmy -> Mothim, Eevee -> Leafeon, Buneary, Cherubi, Misdreavus -> Mismagius, Murkrow -> Honchkrow, Turtwig -> Grotle, Rotom, Chingling, Eevee -> Glaceon, Bonsly, Magby(Trade), Scyther, Stunky, Chatot, Yanma -> Yanmega(Johto), Lickitung -> Lickilicky(Johto), Gligar -> Gliscor(Johto), Tangela -> Tangrowth(Kanto), Finneon, Snorunt -> Froslass, Piplup -> Prinplup, Elekid, Mantyke -> Mantine(Remoraid from Johto), Kabuto, Anorith, Gible, Egg -> Manaphy, Egg -> Phione.

Released: None

Traded: Mime Jr.

Befriended: Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf

[esuemmanuel]

Sonríe en la luz eterna la luna como un dibujo… Y vaya que la sonrisa que pinta es inmensamente celestial; pareciera que nos invita a volar, pero atinamos sólo a soñar. La luz que esboza es de felicidad.

En las cumbres y montañas, su bella oscuridad palpita en el reflejo sutil del amor y su eternidad… Y es que, su amor cautiva al corazón que late con el murmullo idílico del que busca en Ella la ilusión de sentirse único, encontrando entre hálitos de vida y de partículas que arden al toque de la luz de Sol, una comunión sublime junto a las estrellas.

Se desatan viajes en los sueños, como vibraciones en la respiración; gotas de océano que se inquietan por sentir el contacto con sus raíces.

Navegamos en el Universo y descubrimos sus notas de amor, como pequeñas palabras que se funden con la Creación y que arrullan a las olas con la plegaria de lo que estamos amando.

¡Vivimos con amor que fluye en Todo lo que Somos! Amor que renueva el aire, que impulsa el fuego, que roza el agua, que se siente en la tierra… ¡Amor que recorre cada partícula que Somos!

El amor, ese himno que evocan Nuestros Corazones al compás armónico del latido de Nuestra Madre Tierra.

The moon smiles in the eternal light like a drawing… And the smile it paints is immensely celestial; it seems to invite us to fly, but we only manage to dream. The light that it outlines is of happiness.

In the peaks and mountains, its beautiful darkness throbs in the subtle reflection of love and its eternity… Her love captivates the heart that beats with the idyllic murmur of the one who seeks in Her the illusion of feeling unique, finding among breaths of life and particles that burn at the touch of the sunlight, a sublime communion with the stars.

Journeys are unleashed in dreams, like vibrations in the breath; drops of ocean that are restless to feel the contact with their roots.

We sail in the Universe and discover its notes of love, like small words that merge with Creation and lull the waves with the prayer of what we are loving.

We live with love that flows in All That We Are! Love that renews the air, that drives the fire, that brushes the water, that is felt in the earth... Love that runs through every particle that We Are!

Love, that hymn evoked by Our Hearts to the harmonic beat of the heartbeat of Our Mother Earth.

— Esu Emmanuel©

[arsenal-le-comte]

Andras Lapis. Bajo el sombrero. Estatua de bronce en el instituto húngaro de París en la calle Bonaparte número 92.

En la entrada del Instituto Húngaro, en la calle Bonaparte, reposa silente una obra de arte que invita a la contemplación. En el banco de piedra, bajo la sombra del tiempo, se encuentra la figura esculpida por la mano experta de Andras Lapis.

Sentada en su eterna quietud, la figura parece sumida en un profundo diálogo consigo misma. Su cabeza, cubierta por un sombrero, es un misterio que invita a indagar en los recovecos del alma humana. ¿Qué pensamientos habitarán bajo esa protección? ¿Qué secretos guarda el rostro oculto a la mirada?

El bronce cobra vida en cada detalle, cada pliegue del vestido, cada línea del semblante, parece susurrar historias que se pierden en el eco del tiempo. La figura se convierte en un testigo silencioso de las idas y venidas de quienes transitan por la calle Bonaparte, un faro de reflexión en medio del bullicio parisino.

¿Qué sueños habrán visitado a esta figura inmortalizada en bronce? ¿Qué anhelos se ocultan bajo el sombrero que la cobija? En su serena postura, parece desafiar al tiempo, recordándonos la efímera naturaleza de la existencia y la eterna búsqueda de significado que nos define como seres humanos.

Así, sentada en su banco de piedra, bajo el sombrero que resguarda sus pensamientos, la figura de bronce nos invita a detenernos, a contemplar, a reflexionar sobre los misterios de la vida y el paso del tiempo. En su quietud encontramos un refugio, un instante de calma en medio del tumulto, un recordatorio de nuestra propia humanidad.

Texto: © Jesús Vila Arsenal

English

Andras Lapis. Under the hat. Bronze statue at the Hungarian Institute in Paris at 92 rue Bonaparte.

At the entrance of the Hungarian Institute, on Rue Bonaparte, rests silently a work of art that invites contemplation. On the stone bench, under the shadow of time, lies the figure sculpted by the expert hand of Andras Lapis.

Seated in its eternal stillness, the figure seems immersed in a profound dialogue with itself. Her head, covered by a hat, is a mystery that invites us to delve into the nooks and crannies of the human soul. What thoughts might dwell beneath this protection? What secrets does the face keep hidden from our gaze?

The bronze comes to life in every detail, every fold of the dress, every line of the countenance, seems to whisper stories that are lost in the echo of time. The figure becomes a silent witness to the comings and goings of those who pass along Bonaparte Street, a beacon of reflection in the midst of the Parisian bustle.

What dreams have visited this figure immortalized in bronze? What longings are hidden under the hat that covers her? In her serene pose, she seems to defy time, reminding us of the ephemeral nature of existence and the eternal search for meaning that defines us as human beings.

Thus, seated on her stone bench, under the hat that protects her thoughts, the bronze figure invites us to pause, to contemplate, to reflect on the mysteries of life and the passage of time. In its stillness we find a refuge, an instant of calm amidst the tumult, a reminder of our own humanity.

Text: © Jesús Vila Arsenal

[yaretsblog]

En el jardín de mi corazón, florece un amor puro y sincero,

como una flor radiante, un tesoro que guardo con esmero.

El amor que siento por ti es la joya más preciosa y real,

un sentimiento profundo que crece con cada amanecer matinal.

Es un amor tan puro, tan hermoso y tan real,

que se desborda en cada latido, en cada susurro celestial.

Nunca te causaré daño, seré tu refugio y tu alegría,

haré de cada momento contigo una eterna melodía.

Te prometo ser la persona que te haga más feliz,

que construirá sueños junto a ti, en un edén sin fin.

Te amaré hasta el infinito y más allá, sin mirar atrás,

mi amor por ti es limpio, lindo, inocente y nunca cambiará.

el amor mas puro y el más bueno sea el testimonio de mi amor puro y eterno por ti, reflejando la promesa de cuidarte, amarte y hacerte feliz en cada instante compartido. Que nuestra historia de amor sea un canto eterno a la felicidad y la complicidad. ¡Siempre te amaré con todo mi ser, hasta el final de los tiempos! 💖🌟🌹@hamdan-fazza @yaretsblog In the garden of my heart, a pure and sincere love blooms,

like a radiant flower, a treasure that I carefully guard.

The love I feel for you is the most precious and real jewel,

a deep feeling that grows with each morning sunrise.

It is a love so pure, so beautiful and so real,

that overflows in every heartbeat, in every heavenly whisper.

I will never cause you harm, I will be your refuge and your joy,

I will make every moment with you an eternal melody.

I promise to be the person who makes you happiest,

that will build dreams with you, in an endless Eden.

I will love you to infinity and beyond, without looking back,

my love for you is clean, cute, innocent and will never change.

The purest and most good love be the testimony of my pure and eternal love for you, reflecting the promise of taking care of you, loving you and making you happy in every shared moment. May our love story be an eternal song to happiness and complicity. I will always love you with all my being, until the end of time! 💖🌟🌹

[mirthandir]

I have Some Thoughts about Turnback Cave in Legends: Arceus

So, Giratina is my favorite pokemon, I'll get that "it could be that deep" bias out of the way right at the start.

So, in the original Pokemon Diamond / Pearl / Platinum, Turnback Cave's atmosphere is very grim, very dour and foreboding. It uses the same music track that's used in the has-actual-human-ghosts Old Chateau. (It's also slightly bugged in Diamond & Pearl for some reason)

But in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, that's not the song they use for Turnback cave. In fact, since the Old Chateau is absent altogether, perhaps they didn't want to dole out an entire orchestration for a single post-game area.

But instead of reusing one of the spookier tracks already in the game, the devs decided to use this:

They used the same track as the Heartwood area of the game, a very mystical, but melancholy track. Now, just about everyone not under the age of 14 can recognize this melody as Eterna Forest from the original DPPt.

But the interesting thing about that is...

The track used for Eterna Forest in the original Gen 4 games was also the track used for:

Eterna Forest, where the only human presence is an abandoned, haunted mansion, where the topmost leaves are so thick and dense they cascade shadow over the forest floor.

The Lost Tower, where the vast majority of Sinnoh's Pokemon are laid to rest, or not-so-rest, depending on how you interpret ghost-types.

Solaceon Ruins, the one place in Sinnoh where Unown consistently congregate. Most known for the inscription in the deepest part of the ruins: "ALL LIVES TOUCH OTHER LIVES TO CREATE SOMETHING ANEW AND ALIVE"

Snowpoint Temple, the dungeon where Regigigas was sealed in its lowest chamber out of fear of its power, in the hopes that someone would eventually make their way within and be able to control its power.

Isolated and mysterious, desolate and mournful, ancient and sacred, housing something powerful in need of a caring hand.

All of these things reflect very, very interestingly on Giratina as a living being with its own emotions and thoughts.

Turnback Cave - and even Giratina itself - is something mysterious. Something as old as time itself, something sacred and holy. Something mournful of a bygone past.

Something isolated. Something lonely. Something that's been so alone for so long. Something that desperately wants and needs guidance to help it stay the path of goodness.

And I think about it a lot.

[firstjadeoflan]

[A video is attached, showing the interior of Eterna Gym, Xichen and Gardenia, and a small group of onlookers. Gardenia seems to be giving the standard introduction speech.

"WOOOO ZEWU-JUN GO GET HER! YOU GOT THIS! Worst case scenario I can lend you some of my talismans!"

Next to Wei Wuxian, Meng Yao is holding a tiny Meihua, who is waving happily along with the flowers. There's a sigh from behind the camera, then Jingyi says, "Senior Wei, I don't think you're allowed to help. Also, explosions inside may not be the best idea."

"Yes but there is literally a move called Explosion, so the gyms must be built to withstand that."

Meng Yao also sighs, and says "Lan Jingyi's first point still stands. You may not help."

"Ugh, you guys sound like Lan Zhan... Ooooh, they're starting now!"

The camera turns to focus on the battle, and after his customary bows, Xichen has sent out Aisheng, and Gardenia her Turtwig.

Xichen calls out, "Aisheng, Wing Attack," and the tiny Zubat lunges towards the Turtwig, who uses Reflect on Gardenia's command. "Again. Keep using Wing Attack."

After another hit, the Turtwig is barely standing, but manages to set up a Sunny Day before Gardenia uses a Super Potion to bring him back to full health.

Aisheng and the Turtwig exchange attacks, but Razor Leaf barely scratches the Poison-Flying type, who responds with devastating super-effective moves. Eventually, after both the Reflect and the sunlight have died away, the Turwig goes down and Gardenia brings in her Cherrim.

The Cherrim leads with a crit Magical Leaf, but goes down to a crit Wing Attack in return, and finally Gardenia sends out her Roserade. Aisheng is still flapping, but she does seem to be tiring a bit.

There is a tiny furrow in Xichen's brow when he says, "Aisheng, try Leech Life." Fangs bared, she bites the Roserade, but does little damage, and takes another hit from Magical Leaf.

On the sidelines, Meng Yao and Wei Wuxian have been watching silently, but at this point Meng Yao calls out, "Zewu-jun, use a potion!" Meihua burbles in agreement.

One super potion later, Aisheng is flying steadily again, but gets immediately paralyzed with Stun Spore. Jingyi whispers, "Oof, that sucks..."

Thankfully, Aisheng doesn't get fully paralyzed at any point, and finally, after both a super potion and a Sitrus berry, the Roserade goes down. Cheering erupts from the sides, but it seems to mostly be Wei Wuxian and Meihua.

Meng Yao is clapping, a smile on their face. Jingyi sticks his hand in front of the camera and gives a thumbs up. Behind his hand, Aisheng seems to be glowing, but the video ends.]

[battleradio-hoenn]

[an audio file starts playing, a deep and calm voice with a strong hoennian accent is speaking:

Hello and good day everyone! We are now doing some foreign Gym Challenge Spotlights! You can call me Nakano Masumi, and I will go over a battle from the Sinnohan Gym Challenge now!

Well, let’s get to know our challenger and the baseline for the battle a bit before we start! We are looking at a rather curious trainer here, actually. It is a woman who goes by the name of Laura, and when i say woman, i should maybe say LADY because she is one of the oldest people i have ever seen try a gym challenge! She is originally from Alola and is currently travelling Sinnoh with her Wife and service Drampa while challenging the Gyms in the region!

Now, I SHOULD mention that this analysis was requested by her! So if YOU are a trainer doing a gym challenge, be it in Hoenn, Sinnoh or somewhere else in the world, you can also send us a message per Mail, to our Website or our brand new Rotumblr Blog and i or one of the other moderators will make an analysis of your Gym battles!

That being said, Laura is challenging the Grass Type Gym leader Gardenia of Eterna City today as her SECOND gym. So while i doubt we’ll see insane strategic plays like we see in the Elite 4 battles, i’m sure there will be lots of close calls and interesting decisions! Before we start, i know you can’t wait, i still want to go over the teams real quick: Gardenia is obviously bound to the gym challenge rules, and for the second Gym, she can only use 3 Pokémon! Those being a Turtwig, a Cherrim and one of her beloved Roserade! On Lauras side, we do see a full team of 6 Pokémon, but i have to say i doubt it makes a lot of sense to bring half of these. There are a Prinplup, probably her starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan, there is a Geodude who i REALLY do not expect to do anything in this battle, a Luxio who’s also a suboptimal choice and a Machop. The two promising candidates for this battle are no doubt Zubat and Staravia with their favourable typing.

Now, without further ado, let’s get this battle started! Gardenias first Pokémon is Turtwig, a classic! I should maybe mention that I do like watching battles of the Sinnoh league, big fan here. So i see my fair share of Gardenia battles. On Lauras side, we see Zubat on the field! Like i said, the favourable type is very good here. The Challengers start of strong with a Wing Attack that looks like it did considerable damage to Turtwig, i’m not sure if it could withstand one more of these hits! Zubat is common and often considered weak, but i tell you, do NOT underestimate these little buggers.

Well, Gardenia is going for a more strategic play than simply attacking, Turtwig uses Reflect! With this, it can probably take another Wing Attack, since Reflect acts as a sort of barrier for physical attacks! Laura doesn’t seem to care though and instructs Zubat to do another Wing Attack. Well, like I said Turtwig can take it like a champ and Gardenia uses Sunny Day! This is a very good decision, Tutwig will probably go down after-

WHAT IS THIS? No! No it hangs on by a thread! Turtwig is barely hanging on by the looks of it and fires a desperate Razor Leaf! That is merely tickling Zubat of course, but in the grass-type gym, this chip damage can be important later on! And now- I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! Gardenia uses a Super Potion to help Turtwig withstand the next Wing attack? Okay, a little analysis. I’m not sure if she did that to kind of give the challenger an easier time since it is just the second Gym or if that was a genuine misplay, BUT! If she would have let Turtwig get defeated here, she could have send out Cherrim with a good amount of Sun left and the Reflect would have held for a few more moments as well! This way, Cherrim would have been a dangerous foe! I am going to be honest here, i know this Turtwig and i do NOT see it do ANY work against Zubat AT ALL except to prepare the battlefield for Cherrim or Roserade! But now the Reflect is going to run out and it might be able to set it up again, but then the Sun will probably be faded away, because i can already see it getting dimmer in the room!

Well, maybe Gardenia has some other plans, let’s see what will happen next! Ah, yes Zubat is hitting another Wing Attack, but since the Reflect is still going, it’s not doing much, and Turtwig looks like its ready to put up some more resistance now! And there it goes, preparing a big attack and OH WHAT A HIT! Zubat just swooped in and took the perfect opportunity to strike at Turwigs vulnerable belly! He’s knocked out! What a turn of events! Oh and there fades the Reflect as well. I still think it was wrong of Gardenia to use the potion earlier.

Anyways, here we see Cherrim enter the field! And apparently the Sunny Day from Turtwig is still strong enough to let her bloom! This is potentially dangerous for Zubat because Cherrim in Sunshine form is more energetic and strong than the overcast form! But We simply see Laura repeat her simple strategy of using Wing attack after Wing attack, and while Cherrim is in a type disadvantage here, it takes the blow like a champ! But Gardenia is NOT using the little bit of sun to hit hard with an attacking move, instead she chooses to chip away at Zubat with Leech Seed! I do think this is the right strategy, Zubat is definitely a force to be reckoned with since it is incredibly resistant to the grass type moves that Gardenia is specialising in! Oh but we hate to see it, Cherrim can’t keep up the bloom and folds down its petals, the Sunlight is not strong enough anymore.

Well, Gardenia is still at it, this time she goes for the offensive Magical Leaf! But Zubat takes it like a champ, only a few leaves have hit him in the first place and it doesn’t look like he’s slowing down with the Wing Attacks! Honestly i think the Leech Seed gives Zubat more Trouble than the Magical Leaf! But any chip damage is good here and i think this is Gardenias strategy! wearing Zubat down and then clean the field with Roserade! Aaaah yes, it’s just like i said, two more Wing Attacks and Cherrim is DOWN for the count, and Zubat does look a little worse for wear, but i do think it can keep going a bit!

NOW it’s getting interesting though, Gardenias Ace, Roserade enters the field! OH what is this? Laura changes her strategy! That’s a switch! Zubat is recalled and Staravia comes out! And while it’s at it, Staravias intimidating warcry causes Roserade to WHIFF a stun spore! That would have been very dangerous for Laura, if that Stun Spore had afflicted Staravia, i think it would look very dire!

Now we’re at it, two fresh and energetic Pokémon, ready to fight! Roserade on Gym Leader Gardenias side, and Staravia on Challenger Lauras side!

AH! IT IS ROSERADE WHO IS FASTER! She fire a Magical Leaf and it seems Saravia does NOT like that at all, but it does swoop in to get a Wing Attack in! Roserade looks seriously hurt, Staravia are a force to be reconed with! But Gardenia did have a plan for this, Roserade is holding a Sitrus Berry to give her some much needed energy back! I don’t think she could have taken another hit without it, and even with this little boost it will be close! Staravia looks better though, maybe he can take another Magical leaf!

NO! NO HE CAN NOT! STARAVIA GOES DOWN! BY THE GUARDIAN OF THE SKY HE GOT PICKED CLEAN OUT OF THE SKY! THIS MAGICAL LEAF WAS JUST PERFECT, IT TOOK THE WIND RIGHT OUT OF ITS WINGS AND STARAVIA SIMPLY FELL DOWN TO THE GROUND! WOW! Laura is in some real trouble now! What will she do now? Zubat is tired and i doubt it could pack a punch like Staravia did, and even with the considerable type advantage, i don’t think it could take two of those Magical Leaves!

Aha! Laura has the same doubts as me, she doesn’t send in Zubat, it’s her Machop instead! What is her plan here? Surely it can’t do much against Roserade, but I’m very curious to see what her plan is!

Oh! Oh! This is too tragic! Machop fell to a single Magical Leaf! Well, Roserade is strong, it is very strong! A fully evolved Pokémon, you can’t forget that! Laura seems a little desperate, she’s taking her time thinking about the next Pokémon to send in against this MENACE of a Roserade!

There it is, she settles for Zubat! Will it take a Magical Leaf? It is flapping its wings trying to close the distance, but NO! Roserades Magical Leaf is too strong! Poor little guy, you did such a great job defeating Turtwig and Cherrim!

Well, if you recall Lauras Team, i don’t think there is anything she can do to turn the tides here! Roserade is looking rather healthy after eating that Sitrus Berry, and the Geodude Laura is sending in is not going to do much! No, no no no no, it is not! Roserade uses Grass Knot and Geodude is in such an entangled mess right now, it can’t move at all. I think it’s safe to say Geodude is unable to battle. I find it interesting to see Gardenia use Grass Knot here! She didn’t use it once before despite saying it is her favourite move to use! But she probably anticipated that Magical Leaf from Roserade and Cherrim would be stronger against Zubat and the other Pokémon.

In any case, here comes Prinplup, and i think Laura has accepted to be defeated here. But giving up is not something this Lady will do! Instead, Prinplup eats another Magical Leaf and goes down immediately as well! Ooooh you hate to see it. Here come her last Pokémon! It is Luxio! Will Luxio be able to tank such a devastating Magical Leaf? Yes! Yes i can’t believe it! Luxio hangs on! That’s incredible, i didn’t think it would! But the Tackle it set out for does not do much damage anymore, Luxio comes out of his Pokéball and immediately gets blasted like that! It nearly tripped after that strong attack, and with that the Tackle attack can’t even tickle Roserade. And now she is giving him the last with another Magical Leaf!

That’s it dear listeners, Gym Leader Gardenia won! What a shame for Challenger Laura! Her Zubat did so well, and Staravia too, but Roserade was just too strong to beat!

I do hope you had fun witnessing this battle! Despite it being just second-badge gym battle, i think it was very interesting to see! The skill difference between Laura and Gardenia was certainly noticeable, but the simple preparation on Lauras side to capture a Zubat was enough to nearly get her the victory!

Now, that’s all i have for you right now! My name is Nakano Masumi and thank you for listening!

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[thequeendomhq]

NAME. Elokian AGE & BIRTH DATE. 669 & June 15th, 2355 GENDER & PRONOUNS. Cismale & He/Him NATIONALITY. Avalonian SPECIES. Silver Elvhen FACTION. Raiders of the Veiled Sea OCCUPATION. Captain of Neptune's Fleet FACE CLAIM. Caio Castro

biography

( tw: )

  Elokian’s earliest memory is his father’s lifting him in the air with smiles on their faces and the overwhelming joy of victory welling up from his gut. Being warriors of Elgar'nan’s Hearth, their son winning his first martial arts tournament at such a young age was a cause for celebration. The years spent training from the moment he could walk paid off, but it was his natural born talent his fathers were most proud of. Elokian was quick, strong, flexible, and took well to the family Weave incredibly well. But those aptitudes paled in comparison to the behavior that would be nurtured in his golden home: Elokian never backed down. It didn’t matter if he was pitted against a larger kid or even more than one at once, his fathers never saw fear reach his eyes. No fight was too much for him no matter the odds. 

  Praise, love, and even a small bit of notoriety around the branch propped Elokian up for his entire adolescence. He expected it, and received it still even when his restless nature compelled him to fill his idle time with mischief. After spending his life on a pedestal, Elokian had no frame of reference for the world beyond his entitlement. Besides, strength was what truly counted in his household. So long as he kept up with his training, his parents would mostly stay out of his way. No matter the scope of his antics, his fathers would always find some way to point out how his skill contributed to his success in completing his objective. Padded reprimands and gentle warnings were about all the consequences he’d be made to experience for a while. So he kept it up, always finding some new reckless endeavor to bide his time. Elokian had the brightest smile so it was assumed he was happy. After all, he had it made yet his wanderlust made him miserable. 

  He had a future in Avalon if he followed the path he was clearly born for, which is why the first time his parents stood against him was when he told them he was leaving Avalon. They couldn’t understand or accept his reasoning for wanting to see the world beyond Larelin’s light, so he didn’t bother debating with them. He simply left. Elokian knew in his soul that there was something he was missing in his heart and he had to go seek it out. At first, he thought he would start small and explore the Feywilds for a while and head for the Silverlands when he got beyond the Moongate, but one night staying in Lórien’dal after what he considered great fun in the Feywilds had him feeling idle again.

  Elokian set out on foot before dawn the next with no plan. He chose a direction and stuck with it, certain that one way or another he’d stumble across something amazing. Eventually his chosen path led him right to the Tiber Bay in the Queenlands. At the moment his eyes rested on the body of water, something resonated in his soul. He committed the reflection of the sun against the water, the ships that glided across the surface, the sounds of the people, and even how the air felt against his skin all to memory. When Elokian recounts this memory, he refers to it as the moment he first heard the call of the sea and that he’s been answering it since. 

  Eterna was where he first leard about ships and how to sail them, eventually learning how to build a small craft for himself so he could travel the seas of Taravell. Again, he set out with intentions of starting small since he was afraid of encountering Raiders on the open waters but before he could even begin constructing his ship his eyes met the grandest man he’d ever seen in Falernia. A Raider who exuded power from his very pores took Elokian’s breath away with such intensity he was sure he experienced a soul bond. So, he did what felt natural in that moment and snatch the large bag of treasures that rested at the Raider’s feet. THe man was distracted as he negotiated and Elokian was quick. Before he could ponder the ramifications of making an enemy out of a dangerous person, he was off with joy written clearly on his face. 

  The pirate must’ve seen that look, because when he inevitably caught up with the young elven thief, he didn’t seem to hold an once of animosity towards Elokian. In fact, for all of Elokian’s fear he felt excited to meet the Raider known as Neptune for himself. He was sure that it was a soulbond he shared, finding the seaman magnetic, almost like a drug. The Raider didn’t deny their chemistry either and offered Elokian a drink instead of any real punishment. What followed was a whirlwind of days filled with debauchery and sailing. Elokian was drunk and happy when he first arrived in Caribella, and still drunk the next day when he realized the Raider he sailed with was gone. The locals told him it was normal for travelers to get picked up by pirates and ditched in Caribella when they inevitably moved on. If Elokian was lovestruck, the only thing he could do was wait and hoped the Raider returned. 

That’s what he did. He created a life for himself at the port, filling his days with the company of those he enjoyed, until eventually the great captain he was taken with returned. They’d tear across the island with their reunion until eventually the captain left with his crew. Elokian participated in this cycle for years, waiting then loving then waiting all over again, until he decided he’d had enough. It wasn’t enough to be with Raiders, he needed to be one too. So he set off, sailing the Veiled Sea in search of the one he was bonded with, and demanded to join his crew when he finally caught up. Of course, the captain couldn’t reject such a display. 

  Elokian sailed with that crew for years, bedding one of the strongest captains that existed in the Raider’s canon in that era. For a while he was happy, and then he wanted for more. So he and a few of his friends on the crew robbed the captain blind. What draw Elokian had to him faded, and with that attraction left his loyalty. He took all their treasure, left with those who were in on the scheme, and ran off to enjoy their own adventures. They got a ship and named Elokian as a captain, and there he vowed that he would one day hold the title Neptune and be the King of the ocean. 

  His crew was relentless, strong, and and as wild as their captain. Elokian made sure of that with each selection. They adventured, finding ships to plunder and fun to be had, growing in power as they grew in size. Eventually he’d acquired the helm of Neptune’s Fleet for himself. The seas were his, and the cost was giving control temporarily during his returns to Avalon. For centuries this worked, until it no longer did. After one such journey, Elokian’s fleet didn’t meet at the rendezvous. He immediately knew this was a sign of a foolish First Mate taking what was his, but even he couldn’t have predicted the outcome. When he found his fleet again–thanks to the help of loyalists who had escaped before the worst happened–filled with sailors he didn’t recognize, he knew he’d been done dirty. 

  Elokian had never felt a rage like that before or since, cutting down each and every dissident. Whether they be new or survivors of the treachery, each person who was on his vessels when he returned to them that day was promptly cut down, save for the child of the traitor himself. From there with the few sailors he had left, he rebuilt. Elokian never left his fleet again feeling the light of Larelin fade away until he was silver. Now that he has entered his aging years he is more resolute than ever to have all that he wants and leave his mark on the seas. 

personality

+ cheery, clever, loyal – greedy, brash, stubborn

played by zenmichael. est. he/him.

[ranger-rai]

Celestial Festival: Day 1 - Opening Ceremony

Welcome one and all to the beginning of Sinnoh's Annual "Celestial Festival!"

The day begins bright and early in the culturally rich Eterna City, the returning hosts of this wonderful festival.

Vendors from all over Sinnoh as well as those who have ventured from their home regions as special guest vendors, including Hoenn, Kalos, Alola, and Galar to share their fine food and wears.

People tend to arrive quite early for the festival, just before Sunrise, in order to catch the opening ceremonies, and hopefully see which of the three special pokemon grace us with their presence this year.

For a little back story, when this festival began, the people of early Sinnoh, then known as Hisui, would celebrate the arrival of a new spring with a festival.

At this time people and pokemon were still integrating together, and the festivals would help quite a lot, so much so that pokemon of great power would arrive to partake in the delicious food and joyous spirits.

They began to notice that when certain pokemon arrived for the year that they would bring sort of a fortune or guideline for the year ahead, a tradition that continued on to this day.

Even now, legendary and mythical pokemon will return to partake and bless the people of Sinnoh, along with legends from far away to provide new blessings and stories.

All of this begins with the Sunrise Celebration!

As the ceremony completes with various dancers, musicians and the sounding of an ancient horn, the people watch with the air in their lungs standing still in anticipation.

As the sun ascended over the mountain tops, a figure was eventually seen approaching the large altar the people made many years ago for them to arrive on.

It's large wings could be heard as each flap produced tremendous winds that could be felt from miles away.

The white feathers on its body reflecting the sun's rays as a cooling breeze began to settle across the city.

Lugia had arrived, pecking at its food and seeming in a calm and pleased mood.

This meant a lot of things, Lugia being the bringer of storms, could mean trouble, hardships or ruin, but it could also mean perseverance, change and strong emotions like a storm.

What would really matter would be the following pokemon in the middle of the week.

People cheered for the legendary and marveled in its presence as it lingered for a but longer before taking off once more.

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As soon as the legendary left, the vendors began selling their food and wears, with the festival going into full swing.

Along with vendors, many groups participated in the events, including schools who would be playing orchestral music with various pokemon assisting or preforming as well, quite a fun show.

Fashion shows were scheduled with traditional attire being shown off and modern takes of the original designs.

The usual battles, contests and other competitive events were to be held as well, but there was one major group that always gathered a large amount of attention: The Ranger Base and their adoption events.

Here we had various rangers and volunteers who were working to keep all of the pokemon who needed homes nice, happy and presentable.

This spring was going to be a fun one as they had a large litter of Shinx-Growlithe pups that had been rescued from a breeding farm.

As well as some older farm pokemon that could use some care in their age, as well as a few disabled pokemon that were full of life like a one eyed Medicham rescued and rehabilitated from an underground battle facility.

Many of these pokemon were perfectly able or wanted to go to new homes with most being unable to be released into the wild for one reason or another.

This and many other events would take place this week, with a lot of memories to be had.

It's important to share this time with people you care about, and we hope you decide to share any big moments you have with us.

Feel free to ask about anything at the festival.