#riverward

[ceasesanity]

My exchange gift for @ghostoffuturespast :) I hope you like it! I was inspired by your ff and I hope I did your V justice. 2nd one I kept a bit intentionally more raw/messy considering the aftermath of what happened! @cp77nyexchange

[victoria-ward420]

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠

[fallingstarsau]

What’s dovewing like 👀

…

[Image ID: An image of an AU version of Dovewing. She is an albino molly, with several scars across her pelt. Her tail has parts of fur chewed off due to stress, and has four ears. Her eyes have light blue sclera, and her irises are pale pink. Her tail is wrapped around her paws, and she has an annoyed expression. End ID.]

Very tired. She wants to be independent- which is why she first moves to Suneater’s cult family, and then the Thundercrash guild. Ivypool is overprotective and lashes out when she tries to leave, and their relationship is… very, very strained.

Oh and DoveBriar supremacy <3

[sarahmackattack]

I need to hire some *Philadelphia* artists!

I'm looking for a couple POC artist/illustrators to work with me on a science education project. The caveat is that they have to live in a River Ward district(Kenzo, Fishtown, Port Richmond, etc) because of who's funding this work. Anyone interested can email me some examples of their work (an instagram or website works) at SkypeAScientist at gmail dot com. This project will be focusing on animals that live along the NJ coast. We can offer $500 to illustrate the front of a coaster, depicting either a cownose ray or ctenophore, dealers choice.

There will be 3 designs total. The unifying design that will be on all the coasters (above) was created by @seanmartorana. These coasters will be distributed to bars throughout the river wards in the summer of 2023! The artists name or handle/logo/etc will go on the back, and we'll post about this project on social media repeatedly, always tagging the artists!

Please pass along to any Philadelphia artists. I'm going to have some other projects coming up soon that we'll need artists for too. Ideally also in the river wards but those are a little less stringent depending on funding source.

(For anyone who is not an artist, the hotline already works, feel free to play with it)

[oldfacesnewdawnoffical]

Ok spotty my friend…tell me the ranks! I need to know what they are what are weavers what are scouts?

Y’know what? Yes, fuck it, RANK MASTERPOST TIME!

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Universal Fealty Positions:

Orator: The guiding authority of their faction, acting as the representative and head of their cats; they have the final choice on every faction matter, and are tasked with ensuring that their community and culture are thriving, alongside with naming new wards.

Liaison: The aide who operates as the faction’s primary diplomat (ensuring that ties across the alliance stay stable, and mediate peace amongst their own cats) and an emergency military commander (ensuring that their cats are well-trained in case of threat).

Allay(s): The healer(s) of the faction who tend to the general health - both mental and physical - of all the cats under their care.

Augur: The sole force of primary, bold magic allowed within the faction, tasked with observing their surroundings to receive and interpret signs from their gods, that being primarily of divine approval or disapproval of various proposed actions.

Supporters: Fully-named members of their faction. These are cats who have decided not to pursue a path beyond supporter, or are deciding what they would like to do beyond that point. In that meantime, they offer support to the other roles of their faction, going wherever they are needed.

Guardians: Those who look after and care for the young of the faction (primarily unweaned and ill wards) and typically also take the baseline upkeep of the camp under their care.

The Fenland’s Specific Positions:

Day-Scouts: Those who primarily operate during the hours of daylight, aiding in checking hunting traps, performing routine sweeps of more dangerous sections of the territory, and the like.

Groundskeepers: Those who train specifically to overlook and protect the camp, and fight off any potential aggressors who threaten their home, while also ensuring that the camp stays clean, safe, well-decorated and kept up with.

Legionnaires: Those who train specifically in advanced stealth and combat practices, alongside how to navigate the trickier portions of their territory safely, crafting maps both mental and physical through the swamps.

Trappers: Those who weave elaborate traps to set in the marsh, while also acting as the faction’s primary hunters, able to lie still for long stretches of time to coax prey closer to their claws or traps.

Observers: Those who watch at their borders, keeping track of who (or what) has passed by, honing their bodies to stay completely still for hours on end; those who pass by quickly grow uneasy due to the feeling as though they are being watched.

The Moorswept’s Specific Positions:

Tunnelers: Those who take up meticulous training to learn how to dig out, keep up with, and navigate the elaborate system of tunnels dug out beneath the moors.

Moor-Runners: Those who learn to race across the moors in high-speed pursuit of ground birds, rabbits, and other prey of that sort; trained up solely in speed and hunting.

Keepers: Those who ensure that the two claimed camps are kept up with, clean, and safe, and generally watch over and ensure the health of the kept herds of livestock.

Strategists: Those who excel in strategy and planning- whether it be in battle, hunts, patrols, or life in general.

Couriers: Those who are especially swift and with good memory; used most often to send immediate news between the camps and various outlook points.

The Riverward’s Specific Positions:

Divers: Those who dive into the river’s depths for prey and trinkets, able to hold their breath for extended periods of time and battle against rough currents.

Weavers: Those who are able to navigate the sparse land of their territory to hunt, skimming the surface of the water through traps or other alternative means of fishing.

Minstrels: Those who can string together words as smooth as the rivers at dawn, commonly charming and often found working right alongside the historians to spice up the fealty’s past with music and showmanship.

Observers: Those who train specifically to watch the skies and map out the weather patterns, looking for the telltale signs for storms and in case of flooding; also keep an eye on the population of the river to ensure that overhunting doesn’t occur.

Artisans: Those who tend to and decorate the camp alongside grave and celebration sites, ensuring that everything is clean, pretty, and, above all, safe.

The Woodruff’s Specific Positions:

Architects: Those who take up the task of building, and supervising the building of dens, defenses, etc; they are also responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness, and decoration of the camp as a whole.

Convoys: Those who typically take up guard duties, who must be alert at all times during their shifts; less traditional “guards” and more “watchmen” - they keep tabs on the comings and goings of their faction members, and sound the alarm should anything threatening arise.

Tacticians: Those who train religiously and excel in the art of combat, studying strategy, battle moves, and the weak points of various predators and foes; they will always make up the front lines of battle.

Pursuers: Those who train specifically (sometimes exclusively) in the art of the hunt; these cats are the most skilled hunters, with notably sharp senses and quick reflexes, and will always make up the secondary lines of battle.

Scouts: Those who are exceptionally fast, usually the first to be out in the mornings to scout out hunting spots and potential dangers early-on within the territory; commonly those who patrol most often, and primarily are found at the back lines of battles in case they need to run for reinforcements or to update the camp.

[victoria-ward420]

I’m so glad to see more posts like this because, dear lord, they ostracize him so much. It’s terrible. I get so sad always seeing the I killed River posts or the posts that talk so much crap about him to the point where there wish for death just because they don’t like him. It’s sad, to be honest. He has so many good qualities, and even Cdpr mistreats him. It’s almost the end of the year, with no birthday posts. He’s not in any promotional posts or even mentioned by Cdpr at all. Why make a character you don't like. Poor River.

Okay, I've officially seen all of the Cyberpunk romances (just watched my friend romance River and Judy and I romanced the other two) and I gotta say... I genuinely think River's is my favorite? I don't get the hate even a littte bit! He's such a sweetie and I loved his whole storyline.

I should know better by now than to trust the opinions of the fandom when they are talking about how terrible the brown/black character is. He is lovely and well written as both a friend and a romance and I will die on that hill💖

[obfuscobble]

Attention Brevard County Snail Lovers

There are absolutely breathtaking and occasionally melanistic Bulimulus Guadalupensis breeding at the DMV. There are less than gorgeous but very captivity friendly and long lived Bulimulus Sporadicus at HD Dental, some of which have patterns reminiscent of Drymaeus Dormani.

Best snailing spot is the hibiscus around the side dumpster of Chase Bank at Melbourne Mall: vigorous Praticolella Griseola who make good nursemaids, truly pedigree Zachrysia Provisora who need your home so they won't be invasive, and shockingly beautiful Drymaeus Multilineatus whose young occasionally climb the streetlights.

Polygyra Septemvola prevalent near all water sources but particularly hardy specimens live on the riverward side of the Eau Gallie library wall. They have a mix of lovely stripes near the swingset and a stripeless population nearer the dock. Richly coloured brown or ruddy ones are rare but breed with striped ones to make quite handsome offspring- though they're all extremely tiny.

Allopeas Gracile extant in many Brevard soils but do NOT do well in captivity; admire them and leave them be. All salt marsh snails (Succinaea species) should likewise be left extant.

Very Important!

Do not ignore the infinite love offered by Leidyula Floridana leatherleaf slugs. If you can find one or two, they will be your new best friends and favourite pets. Well second after the Zachrysia who will watch anime with you and eat like gentlemen. The leatherleaf slugs love cuddling but also love escaping- such rumpus escapades are part of the charm. Raised from an egg it takes a pet no prawwwblem.

[crochetturtle]

okay i never post anything but i’ve been reading tai sui and like,,,,,,, i’m feeling so many things about this (ch 140):

In the human world controlled by the spiritual mountains, she had lit herself into a flame that would never go out, prying up a rift in the impenetrable spiritual mountains. That was why the Law Breaker and the Riverward could be truly activated, why Qiu Sha could become an ascended spirit, why Tao County could become a place where spiritual energy was prohibited. 

That was why a hole could open in the fine meshes of the net of heaven. 

She was…the wedge stuck in the crack, the person who had opened up an opportunity to live, the person who could never be saved. 

and it’s just,,,,,,, i cannot explain what im feeling but if you’ve read orv this is it. this is kim dokja. this is the original dream. this is everything to me. this means everything to me. hui xiangjun means everything to me.

im so excited i need to keep reading i just. this moment was everything.

[cyberpunkren]

Blood & Wires

Fandom: cyberpunk 2077

Pairing: Ren x RiverWard

Raiting: explicit

Summary: Amidst thrilling bounty hunting missions and perilous confrontations, Ren and River discover that, despite their differences, they share a common commitment: unmasking the mega-corporation and restoring justice in Night City. But as they delve deeper into the depths of the conspiracy, they also find a connection that goes beyond friendship and professional collaboration.

In the heart of betrayal and danger, love blooms in this tale of action, intrigue, and romance in a cyberpunk world filled with bright lights and dark shadows. As Ren and River fight together against ruthless foes and deadly conspiracies, they also fight for a love that defies all odds.

Author notes: this is going to be a long series so... im ready for it because I haven't seen a lot of stories of River and im obsessed!!! This is a brief summary of what's to come. Hope you all enjoy it

The Hunter and the Cop

Night City, a futuristic metropolis where the lights flicker with promises and the shadows lurk with hidden dangers. At the heart of the city, where the neon lights threaten with a hypnotic glow over the rain-soaked streets, two destinies were almost going to intertwine.

The acid rain fell relentlessly, erasing the glimmers of a city that never slept. The streets were teemed with hurried people, engrossed in their own problems. Some of them searched for wealth, others to survive other day, but they all share the shame bond: the fight to survive in Night City.

Between the crowded bodies of people and the bustle of cybernetic night life, two figures stood out. In a dark corner in the city, a fearless figure with copper hair and smart eyes walked with determination. Ren, a bounty hunter, in her twenties, moves with confidence from someone who knew every corner of the city, every trick and trap that Night City had to offer. Her mission was no other than to track a fugitive of high value, one that had escaped the authorities for too long.

Meanwhile, a few blocks away, an intense-looking police officer named River Ward patrolled the streets with sturdiness with the strength of someone who had sworn to serve and protect his city. He was a tall man, athletic with a good looking appearance, in his thirties. His blue deep eyes shine with determination and his black hair was cut like a military. Even though he can look serious at first glance, her gaze reveals a mixture of compassion and determination, a glance of his strong sense of justice. River is known for his ethic of a non stop working and devotion for Night City. Despite the rain drenching his uniform and the darkness threatening to swallow the city, his sense of duty didn't flinch. River had personal reasons to follow the trail of a particular target, a target that would lead him to the crossroad where his destiny would intertwine with Ren's.

[nightly-ruse]

Loosestrife / Monstera / “Purrheale”Monsteramumble

Allay of the Riverward Faction (as of: the start of A Dream of Destiny)

A tall, fluffy, and round cat with mostly cream fur, golden and gray spots in some places. Her fur is wavy is sort of crinkly with European golden-plover feathers sprouting from her fur, and small wings on her back/paws. Her paws are rather large.

Wears forget me-not petals scattered on her chest fur; willow leaves tied around her tail, hanging out of her bag, and connected to her twine bracelet. Her allay bag is fastened to her back legs made of elephant leaf held closed with two twigs that cross to make a X, willow leaves hang out of the bag and twine hangs under it with Iris petals connected to the twine. A woven circlet hangs on her head, leaves sprouting from the twigs.

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Adopted kit of Crescendobelly. Adopted littermate of Gagglesnap. Auncle of Meadowsweet, Woundwort, and Bedstraw.

Trained by Cressfur.

16 moons old (equivalent to a 19/20 year old)

Overthinking, Protective, Creative | INTP

Genderfluid Charlie // AroAce // (She/Her/It)

Rainbow - Dodie

Name implies a shy, large cat with a quiet voice.

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My own take on a @oldfacesnewdawnoffical oc! Actually really love her and making all the accessories was really fun. If you haven’t go check out Spotty’s sick ass world seriously it’s so cool. Monstera actually has Riverward blood but her bio parent didn’t want to claim her so a lil deal was made with her momma Crescendo to adopt the ‘foundling’ with her own kitten. If she didn’t have such a interest in healing and plants she 100% would’ve been a Observer. Absolutely loves her siblings kittens always bringing them things she finds, making them toys, and telling them stories or tales she’s gotten from her momma. She’ll even sing to them though becomes incredibly embarrassed if any other cat hears her songs.

[nogoodwitches]

❛ the only one who gets to kill you, is me. ❜ @hollowedchest

"the feeling's mutual." as if cathryn would ever let ace have that satisfaction. she should thank him, but she didn't need for him to save her. the man had a knife to her neck and felt nothing at the sight of it.

except for annoyance. a feeling that's still persisting.

she stepped over the body, coming face to face with ace. "i don't ever plan on letting you kill me, or your family from riverward. so don't hold your breath."

[victoria-ward420]

♡︎𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑐𝑦♡︎

[fallingstarsau]

Roles of the Alliance:

Luminary: The leader of the Guild. The cat that makes the final decisions, and are “blessed” with nine lives from the stars.

The Star-Speaker(s): Cats that commune with the stars, Seuline’s servants, the cats that bless kittens and warrior blades.

The Herbalist(s): Cats that heal wounds, both mental and physical.

The Council: A group of cats in high power that act as the Luminary’s paws, claws, and eyes. The enforcers, the influential warriors. They debate the Guilds issues before presenting them to the Luminary.

The Heir: The cat in line to become the next Luminary.

The Crafting Head: The cat that oversees all the crafting in the Guild of baskets, jewelry, nests, buildings, and the like.

The Hunting Head: The cat that sends out the warriors to stake out large prey, makes traps for food, and spearheads the Hog Hunts.

The Head Cook: The cat that keeps track of food, sources of it, and the Cook-Den(Kitchen)

The Keeper: The main cat that makes sure the Bastion is clean, and keeps track of the kittens.

Warriors: The everycats of the Guilds, who patrol the territory, and hunt for prey.

Crafters: The cats that craft baskets, jewelry, nests, buildings, and the like.

Cooks: Cats that prepare food for eating, and preserve food for the hard seasons.

Monarchs: Cats that watch, teach, and care for kittens.

Apprentices: Cats that are training to be in one of the above roles. 6 to 12 moons old.

Kittens: The baby cats that are too young to be trained.

Elders: Retired cats that tell stories to the younger cats.

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Guild specific roles:

The Thundercrash:

Herb Keepers: Cats that tend to gardens of plants, herbs, mushrooms, etc.

The Riverward:

Star Callers: Cats that tell the stories of the stars and decorate the Star Caves.

The Windswept:

Herders: Cats that keep track of the Moorswept herd of rams.

Falconers: Cats that care for the Windswept’s falcons, raising chicks and keeping track of the nests.

The Marshcallers:

Pickers: Cats that seek out edible mushrooms, for food and healing.

[oldfacesnewdawnoffical]

What’s Swanstep’s relationship like with Crookedstorm?

They don’t really have one outside of professional?

Swanstep and Drizzle have more of a relationship than Crookedstorm and Swanstep.

[lostinthewoods1991]

We are a lonely, secluded tribe.

Far from the madding crowd,

we speak a language that people who live

in the outskirts of their own selves

may not fully understand.

They look at our blood-stained hands,

feet and faces in disgust,

but how can we look any different

when we've built our homes

on the banks of our blood,

a river that floods throughout the year?

There are treasures we pick from the riverbed

even when it threatens to drown us.

There are trees that stretch their roots riverward

and fruits that burst with the taste of blood.

We have our own offerings for the world

and this is how we sustain ourselves,

worshipping the river that's as old as we are,

listening to the gongs in our hearts

like they're calls for prayers.

The words in our language imitate

the sounds of our river

and you call it crude and uncivilized.

"You, the ones who live from your heart

are not fit for our world", you say.

And yet, there's something you cannot deny.

That you are allured

by our knowledge of the heart

like it's an ancient magic that exists to heal you.

You think we deserve to be lonely,

our ways of existence, loud, biting and raw.

But, are we so different from you?

Don't you see how the parts of you

that have become oppressors to us

are oppressing you too?

You and us, we speak different languages

and we worship different things

but are you telling us

your heart never calls out to you?

For all of you who have been told you are "too sensitive", "too emotional", "too intense", "too impractical" and just "too much" in general. We too have a place in this world. We do.