#scarecrow is vibing with his crows

[robot-carl]

It’s my birthday tomorrow so I had to draw my boys 😏.

[hollypunkers]

Elphaba: That is why we are proposing this bill to protect all Animals.

Fiyero: All Animals?

Elphaba: Darling, I love you, but we are not including an exception so you can fight crows.

Fiyero: BUT THEYRE SO MEAN TO ME ELPHABA

[holopossums]

I dmand EVERY picture of CJ you had drew!! Pretty please

Considering I'm super disorganized about my art and don't post everything I draw (sometimes it stays just in my server or among friends, or I just don't show anyone because it's unfinished/I'm unsatisfied), I'll have to find a lot of stuff that I've forgotten about.

Actually, I can just show some stuff that I *haven't* posted! (Everything else I ever have should be here.) Some of this stuff is Krow before I added the white hair because I didn't have that idea until around April.

^ Appropriately titled "Krow Smug Bitch". Everyone has fun with the cowboy AUs so why can't I?

^ He got nervous about seeing Usagi/Yukito I suppose

^ This one is interesting. Originally it was supposed to be just Krow as a magical boy, but then it turned into a bit of a mythology AU. He's the son of Yatagarasu the Three-Legged Crow from Shinto myth. Wasn't quite sure about everything... this was probably the result of watching too much Kamichama Karin as a kid lol

^ For fans of Transformers - TFP Optimus Prime with good ol' canon CJ! I feel like they would get along. Something about that red-and-blue leader drew him in I guess.

^ This was actually my first pass at an older version design of Krow. This was a complete piece too, but I was unsatisfied within a week or two. You can still see that I kept some things, notably the piercings, beard, and the idea of tattoos, as well as the Leo-inspired shoulder pads. The tattoo designs changed and so did the armor color, but it was an interesting first try at the older design.

^ A second attempt and older Krow, I was getting closer. (Still love the fashion on this though.)

^ The point I realized that I can't draw this man thin and have to start drawing him beefier and more filled out more consistently because it would be a crime against god or something. Was still finalizing his tattoos at this point and playing around with the idea of white hair. Considered the idea of the Hamato crest tattoo near his heart before nixing it because it's too cheesy and the Hamato tattoo is something a lot of people do for older/future character designs.

^ Ninpo weapon design for Older Krow! Yes he has a cyan scythe (really more of a kusarigama since it has a chain and weight at the end). Yes it's cool as fuck. No you can't touch it.

He's basically a reaper and it plays into his whole aesthetic as a crow, which symbolizes an omen of death. Crows are also often seen with scythe and scarecrow imagery because they're related to harvests.

I don't know why I never posted this, it *looks* finished... I think there was something off about the anatomy and I intended to fix it and then forgot and ugh. But anyway! There you go.

^ A height chart for younger Krow and Yukito that I never quite finished. But it's interesting to see them to the actual scale that I imagine them to be - Krow is 5'6", and Yukito's height is reversed since he's 6'5". Since both are around 19 when they meet, they're at their full adult heights here. Long live your short king!

^ Older Krow with lightning gloves. Which doesn't make sense actually because his gloves are electrical insulators to keep himself from getting zapped from one of his attacks. But who cares about that! It's cool!

^ Scythe sketch. Just trying to get a feel for the vibe of how he wields one. His cape/cloak plus the scythe probably gives opportunity for some really cool directional flow to occur.

^ Something I doodled just the other day. Old Krow but more cartoony and goofy. Love this silly guy!

I'm sure there's many more that I've missed, probably lots of half-finished sketches and doodles, but this is a lot of what I've found.

[riddle-me-fear]

Hey edward! You remind me a lot of a siamese cat, did you know that? You talk and love the sound of your own voice (much like that of a siamese, who love notoriously chatting your ear off which is another trait you share), and you just have the general goofy "vibe" of one! It's kind of cute, actually!

oh also question for, Dr. Crane if he wants to answer; have you tried fear toxin laced sweets and getting someone to set them somewhere for people to just eat? I know i'm dumb enough to take a free candy and experience "the horrors"

[tw: drugs mentioned]

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Oh nonono, you did NOT just compare me to a cat! GOOFY VIBE?? WHAT???

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

They kinda right tho, ya do give off cat vibes.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

I DO NOT!

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Why yer so mad about that? Cats're cute.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Not when they're trying to kill me!

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Naw, c'mon, ya damn well know they ain't responsible for yer allergies. Or's this still about Selina?

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Well, every cat I see does undeniably make me think of her, yes. Not fondly, mind you. Also, every single cat you come across Gotham could be one of her agents, just like every crow might be one of yours.

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

How did ya survive bein' with her?

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

I did not. As you can clearly see.

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Right, well, all that ain't got nuthin' ta do with ya behavin' like a cat. Ya even like bein' pet, 'specially by yer ears.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Could you NOT share my weaknesses with the entirety of the internet? Perhaps?

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Naw c'mooon, it's hardly a secret at this point.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Nonono-- Don't--! Not now, not here. You stay away from my ears.

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Eheheeeh, ya gettin' real sensitive to ma touch as of late. If I blow against yer ear, will ya get har--

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Shhhhut up and get on with the next question, will you?

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Hn-hn-hnn. Aight uuh... Have I tried... Ahah ahahahaha! Eheh-- Ehh-- Eddie!

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

What? What is it?

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

They-- ahahaha! They's askin' if I-- if-- ahahahaaaah! I-- I can't, jus' read the question ahahaha!

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Jesus, now I haven't heard you laugh this much in a while, what could possibly... Ah. Ahah, oh I see, that-- ahaha! Ooooh that is pretty funny. Right, so Jonathan's busy laughing his ass off, so I'll just answer this question for him. Yes, he very much has done that before. In fact, he's the very reason why trick-or-treating was outlawed in Gotham. And after his little stunt on last year's Halloween, it's being debated whether the holiday should be made illegal entirely.

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

PFFF HAHAHA! Oh they can suuuure trah! Fffuckin' dumbasses HAH! Oooh lord... Phew...

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

I think you laughing this much actually scares me more than you intentionally being scary.

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Aaaw stahp it, ya gonna make me blush.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Pfff-- hahaha!

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Fo' real though, I do from time ta time spread sum special candy 'round. But I don't give 'em ta kids as much, unless they be pissin' me off. Scarin' kids is fun tha first couple o' times, but it ain't interestin' fo' long. Ya don't gain nuthin' from it, other than havin' a bit of a laugh. Cuz kids' fears're always tha same. Monster under ya bed, tha dark - an' above all - bein' abandoned by yer parents. Naht that that ever changes in adulthood, but ya get mo' creative with yer fears ova tha years. I also don't take pride in scarin' children, ain't no reason ta do that. Yet.

But uhm... candy don't fly so well with adults, unfortunately. That's why nowadays, I like lacin' other drugs with fear toxin an' bring that inta circulation. Fun part is, once they be tryin' ma stuff, they don't want the other shit no mo'. Even if I be locked up at Arkham again, I don't think tha GCPD's ever gonna get rid of Gotham's huge ass drug trafficking circles. 'S real interestin' what different substances combined with ma toxin do ta people. Real excitin' stuff, gets a bit tricky at times, tough. Ya can't jus', I dunno, throw uhm let's say coke 'n fear toxin in a pot, stir it up an' start sellin, that ain't how this shit works. So I'm still experimentin' 'round.

But there's lots a' shit on tha market by now. I - heh - I luv' tha slang they come up with, like uhm... Pumpkin spice. 'S fear toxin an' LSD, right. NITH or NITHS is pretty creative. No idea who came up with that one, but it stands fo' needle in the haystack. That's combined with heroin, as ya might've guessed. All very Scarecrow-inspired, right, love that. 'Course there's a couple that's already in use, like hay, straw 'n corn, all code fo' weed. Didn't get that one workin' yet. Like a pill or a shot's easy, but havin' something ya burn, boil or uhm... uuh like make an oil out of - that ain't so easy with somethin' that's naht s'pposed ta be in that state. Nuthin' I can't handle, though, I'll make it work.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

And if your distributers remain loyal, we'll have a constant and steady income, and then hopefully make enough money to bribe a couple doctors to give you a proper leg prosthetic and an eye implant which you can actually see with.

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

Oh, I'll make damn sure they be stayin' loyal. They don't wanna get on ma bad side.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

Mmh, I think nobody does, dear.

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There is a cut, and you notice it must be some time after they had made the previous recording. The couch is empty, the sun's rays had wandered across the walls and the empty cups they had been drinking from were no longer on the coffee table. Then, suddenly, you see a shadow from the upper left corner of your view. It takes you a couple seconds to realize it's the lower half of Jon's face, which slightly moves into frame. You then hear him murmur.

Jonathan Crane | The Scarecrow

He-- He also purrs.

Edward Nygma | The Riddler

JonathAAAAN!!

As Edward angrily yells this from another room, you hear Jon's hushed giggle, just before the recording ends.

[doodle-girl]

The Monsters of Eastridge: DOAI Playlist

Description: At this point, might as well make a playlist for everything. Welcome to my own personal demon-filled hell, this is mostly based on lyrics, vibes, or both 🎃 (Edit: Due to recent fixations, this now also includes some Sitcom AU stuff.)

(Yeah this is made mostly for @spookmuth but also just anyone else who’s interested in my music taste/how my thoughts work. Will update the post whenever the playlist updates, have fun! Also footnotes will be in brackets because I like footnotes)

Edit: Now on spotify! Courtesy of @witheredallium <3

Edit edit: On youtube now! (Sitcom-specific songs not included)

“Happy Face” by Jagwar Twin [I have had an animatic for this jangling around my brain for actual several months oh my god]

“Turn the Lights Off” by Tally Hall

“A1 - It’s just a burning memory” by The Caretaker [Yeah idk how well this actually fits since it’s based on a song from like. The 30s. But I think it’s obligatory for any analog horror ever lol]

"I Can't Decide" by The Scissor Sisters [This one I got inspo from havoc-bloom's playlist/clip of Pastra finding it. A few of these are, actually, lol] [Edit: I have now realized just how well this fits Clyde in the sitcom au and I am once again plagued by art ideas 👀]

"I'M Sane" by Axie [Me when I torture the innocent with horrid monsters and become one myself. but I'm a little silly about it teehee~ 😜]

"The Circus" by Toby Fox [This popped up on shuffle when I was drawing Clyde once and my brain refused to let go of the vibes™ ever since]

"Animal Cannibal (Possibly in Michigan)" by Buckshot Princess [I would've put the one by Karen Skladany but it's not on apple music 😔 sad. This cover's really nice tho]

"The Dismemberment Song" by Blue Kid [Same reasoning as "I'M Sane," nyehehe. Also this song really feels like it's ripped out of a musical number. If you told me it was I'd believe you.]

"The Mind Electric" by Miracle Musical

"Horror Show" by K-Modo [You ever just. Think about why Lankmann does the things he did? Like what's his game here?]

"Dance of Corpse (feat. Hatsune Miku)" by Kikuo [this might also spiral into an animatic lol. Anyway do me a solid and go look up the music video, turn on the official english subtitles and come back to me.]

"The Nowhere King" by The Centaurworld Cast

"Nothing Changes" by Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, and Kay Trinidad [this musical makes me feel. so many things. And I just think the vibes/lyrics of "why try when you'll only end in misery" might fall into the category of vibes here idk idk]

"Murders" by Miracle Musical

"Kitchen Fork" by Jack Conte [I don't remember exactly why I put this here rn but I just know this is an Alex song. It's so beautifully haunting and passionate stg] [Edit: yeah definitely an Alex song]

"Meet Me in the Woods" by Lord Huron ['kay I know the vibes are probably off but look at the lyrics and tell me it shouldn't go here]

"A Crow's Trial" by Vane Lily [Look man I can’t explain this one exactly but just trust me on it]

"You're F****d" by Ylvis [Yeah I put this one here as a joke song. Every single character in here is SO doomed by the narrative, I'm sorry Alex but it's true. teehee~]

"UNCANNY / ft. KAFU" by kian [I actually couldn't find this one on apple music but galactinqq was right about this being an Alex song and I'm putting it on the post]

"Raising the Dead!" by Jessica Law [Styx, you madlad, this is SUCH a Lankmann song oh my god]

“Hymn for a Scarecrow” by Tally Hall [“Simon isn’t even in the series yet, though” My guy it’s called Hymn for a Scarecrow and it’s Tally Hall what else do you want me to do. I love Simon so much I miss him already <3]

“Break My Mind” by DAGames

“In the Mood” by Glenn Miller [this one was in Vol 1! So I found it and I’m putting it here <3]

“Pictures” by Kyle Allen Music [I mean technically the series is videos but whatever. This song fits sue me]

“Ruler of Everything” by Tally Hall [I saw the words “mechanical hands” on a DOAI fanart once and it jumpstarted an idea that refuses to leave me. Turns out it fits VERY well holy crap]

"I'll Be There for You (Theme from Friends)" by The Rembrandts [shoutout to froggydrawz's own sitcom AU playlist for more material for me eheheheh ✌️ I'll be putting a few of those here]

"I'm Still Standing" by Taron Egerton [sitcom exclusive because canon Alex is fucking dead /lh]

"Digital Silence" by Peter McPoland

"How Far We've Come" by Matchbox Twenty [another sitcom one nyehehehe. This AU has me by a chokehold unlike any other AU I've been into istg]

"Who is She (Reprise)" by Kimiko Glenn [I apologize for those who came here for a normie-ass DOAI playlist, I promise it started out that way but y'know that's fixations for ya. Anyways I added this one on a whim because it gave off veldigun!Alex AU vibes. Might fit with other stuff idk do with that what you will ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

"Soft Bitch" by Rio Romeo [pretty sure it was spookmuth that made a sitcom AU art inspired by this song and I love it]

"Runaway" by AURORA [secret-spirit if you see this at all just know this was your doing (/pos). This is like, my favorite AURORA song and seeing you do an Alex art in the whiteboard to this song sparked a primal "holy shit" moment in me]

"Lose Control" by Teddy Swims [I was doodling in the DOAI whiteboard when my mamá started playing this in the other room and my brain immediately went "oh my god what if Clyde and Winfrey"]

"Soft Apocalypse" by Charming Disaster [Once again, everybody give it up for Styx's music taste, this is making my brainworms go mad with art ideas 👏👏👏 sitcom AU song, btw]

Side note, might hit a word limit here? So Imma have to continue this list in a reblog, just look through those for more if ya want✌️

[acapelladitty]

Scarecrow/Scarecrow - Edging

Summary: As much as he would deny enjoying it, Jonathan could never hide how much power his other self could wield over him. (This is a Year One Scarecrow/BTAA Scarecrow pairing.)

No matter how many times they played their little games, Crane would never tire of just how responsive his other self always proved to be.

"Little Scarecrow," Crane hissed, tapping his fingers along Jonathan's thin thighs as he remained bound on the carpet, "so upset about having to give control to someone else."

Mouth set into a slack line, Jonathan flexed his fingers against his ankles - the thin ropes which bound his hands there almost as uncomfortable as his knees as he were forced to kneel against the threadbare carpet. His cock stood shamefully hard, the head leaving a messy streak of pre-cum across his stomach as it twitched there, untouched.

"But there's no shame in it." Crane continued, crooning the words as his spindly fingers dragged down Jonathan's chest - the sharp nails scoring a series of willow lines which stood out instantly red against the pale skin. "Not when that delicious mind is only submitting to one of equal stature. Let's go again."

A deep groan, one borne of delicious suffering slipped free of Jonathan's lips as he watched Crane click the small bullet vibe to life once more. The sheen of sweat which graced his upper chest seemed to glisten in the lamplight as Jonathan inhaled through gritted teeth.

“One day, they’ll cower in fear before you. See how strong you are and how weak they are to their own fears.” Pressing the small vibe to the base of Jonathan’s cock, Crane smirked at how instantaneous the reaction was – Jonathan’s brown eyes going wide as a shuddering breath made his chest tremble. “They’ll scream and cry as you tear them apart from the inside.”

His own cock twitching within his slacks, Crane chose to ignore it in favour of concentrating on tormenting his other self – his own words making his mouth dry as he shared the same cruel fantasy. The hand which wasn’t holding the vibe instead dropped to wrap around Jonathan’s cock, stroking along the hot and heavy length as it lay velvety against his calloused palm.

Already near the edge due to his previous, sadistic edging; Jonathan felt the tickle of a small bead of sweat trailing down his thin chest as his cock was manipulated once again. It was delicious hell, every stroke heating his overly-sensitive skin as he was dragged to a delirious pleasure which made his brain fuzzy and his lips ache as he bit at them with blunted teeth.

Panting shamelessly, Jonathan bucked his hips into Crane’s hand, his release so close that his teeth grit in anticipation. Just a few more strokes and-

A pathetic sound, almost an animalistic keen, slipped free of Jonathan’s lips as Crane pulled away at the last moment – his analytical gaze taking note of the way in which Jonathan’s thighs tightened and his stomach quivered as he approached his release. It was a terrible edge and Jonathan gnashed his teeth at his cruel partner as his cock humped against nothing but air.

“Not quick enough, little crow.” Crane scolded; his voice rough with his own arousal. “Maybe you don’t want it? Determination has never been your failing so I can only assume that you aren’t trying hard enough.”

Remaining seated on the edge of the bed, Crane tilted his upper body forward and his hand was quick to snake itself around the back of Jonathan’s head – his deep auburn hair feeling soft and faintly sweat-slicked beneath his fingers. Unable to prevent himself for being manhandled due to the restraints linking his hands to his ankles, Jonathan was forced to rock forward and his knees were subject to the pressure of his entire frame as Crane pulled his face close.

Crane surveyed him closely, taking a deep, sadistic satisfaction in how glazed Jonathan’s expression was; his pupils blown wide and his mouth slackened as it took in deep, shuddering breaths. He was almost jealous of the pleasure on show, of how quickly Jonathan could sink into his role and gain what he needed from such submission, but he brushed it aside as his head snapped forward like a viper.

Biting down harshly on Jonathan’s neck, Crane grunted at the shallow cry which slipped free of Jonathan’s lips at the rough treatment. Pulling away only enough to snarl his warning into Jonathan’s ears, Crane punctuated his words with another filthy lick to Jonathan’s abused neck.

“We’ll keep going until I’m satisfied. Understand?”

Jonathan tilted his neck, offering it up without thought as he willingly submitted to himself and muttered a simple:

“Yes.”

[circles-n-spirals-alike]

finally started making proper refs for Circles & Spirals au, starting with Brain!

alt versions w/ eyes and lore notes under the cut

names include: Brain, B, Scarecrow, Circles, Artemis & Lunar

BIG STRAW-HAT because yes. makes him look big. the small one is mainly for indoors

always cold, but compensates by wearing warm clothes (i wanted to keep heart’s comfy vibe)

flannel

Boots for walking in the snow areas in the headspace (where he usually resides)

eyes are almost always hidden, but if he took off his hat you could see them at all times

partially blind, uses his crows to tell him what he can’t see. (kinda like audio descriptions)

despite being the logical side in this au, his opinions about emotions haven’t changed. he sees them as better than his apathy, and thinks that Instinct is almost lucky to have them. almost.

cares a lot about Instinct and is usually the first one to forgive after a fight. there are exceptions though…

his feelings on Ego are… much more complicated. but for now, let’s just say that he quietly dislikes him, but keeps most of his comments to himself

really good at whistling.

that’s please feel free to send me asks about this au! i really like talking about it :]

[the-exception-to-the-rules]

Day 4: Revenge of on the Hobby Lobby Scarecrows When I saw this page in my coloring book, it instantly gave me Scarecrow vibes. It kinda reminds me of New 52 Crane with the stitched mouth, but the blue eyes are inspired by Cillian Murphy in the Nolan movies and the red-ish shirt is a nod to BTAS. I tried to make the bird on his shoulder look purple-black because it's special. This can either be Craw the Crow or Nightmare the Raven. And of course, I can't leave out the fear toxin! This version is lime green so the pumpkins stand out because it makes everyone who looks at a cute scarecrow from Hobby Lobby see this spooky scarecrow, and they will know they cannot escape from whatever The Scarecrow has planned this Halloween!

[nanowired-lover]

Heheh I'm going to a DND party for the first time and I'm bringing my fucked up bird to the party as a Ranger

It's one guy who died with his pet crow and got necromanced back to life both inside a scarecrow, making him that weird human crow hybrid now vibing by itself. Its name is Providence.

Under the cut is me trying to do a quick cosplay of it with what I have on hands (hoping my poncho will get here on time) (and i have way too much hair eouuguuh)

[jonathan-cranes-mistress-of-fear]

Hi, I'm working on a fan-comic that centers on Scarecrow as one of the main characters (and antagonist), and in this comic, he's able to become the Scarebeast. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what to do with his scarebeast design. I'm thinking he should have 2, one that is more crowlike and another that is a mix of crow and a pumpkin (I don't know how to explain). I decided to ask you since you know a lot about Scarecrow/Jonathan.

Assuming you don't want to go with canon, I suggest crow vibes, lotta feathers and maybe wings. Love the pumpkin idea. I think that's REALLY creative.

Also, you don't need my opinions or permission. You do you. I'll probs love and reblog it anyway, I do that with ninety percent of the tag hahah

[teddie-laundrybear]

EoM update Pt. 1

My blocks of little reactions for other campaigns is put on hold for this one. I have so much I want to say about Edge of Midnight but its diffrent. I want to sit and just talk through the campaign and all my thoughts, not little silly posts but something in depth. This campaign is much more serious than the others I'd watched. Of course its got funny moments, some that have made me genuinely howl with laughter. But the thing is its just got me so invested and enthralled, a 10/10 campaign. The horror in it is amazing and Nikkie is so descriptive, I've nearly thrown up multiple times, but like its just really really *good* The friendships in this campaign are my favorite of any so far, the way Marius protects everyone and they all just kinda have a deep concern and care for each other. They all just decided when they met that they were all- well- in a sense, family. Everyone of their personalities I adore, they all just care about each other, even Briggsy LOL The characters themselves, even outside of that found family vibe, are all amazing. I could go on for a while about each of them. And I will. LETS START WITH THE PRETTY BOY. Marius. Marius is amazing, I'm usually not too keen on the "good boy paladin" i think the trope is usually boring. But god did Andy do it right. Marius is protective, brave, affectionate, and very set on his morals. He knows he's made mistakes and is SET on making it right and making sure his friends/family are safe and healthy. And more than that, strangers too. But he's not naive, he's anything but, especially because of his Vampire-esc nature. WHICH BY THE WAY IS MY FAVORITE PART OF HIS CHARACTER. The way Andy describes Marius's vampiric nature is so badass. And you can just FEEL the way Marius feels about it too. I love it. PRETTY LADY TIME Lethica. I love Lethica, she's cunning and beautiful and rather sly. You would think she'd be stoic, and while she *is*, she's also funny, sarcastic, passive aggressive, but also caring. She too cares deeply about those around her even if she doesn't show it as openly as Marius, but you can tell. I also love her goofy bag of holding, i know its evil but why make it so likeable??? ALSO (mild spoilers for episode 8) When Yorgrim gets his ass beat by Billy, her reaction was to rush over to him and gently place her hand on his arm. "Yorgrim.." She casted healing word with his name being the healing word. I don't know why but i LOVE that. Usually with these guys healing word is some goofy shit but she just softly says their name and I don't know I just LOVE THAT. Especially with her accent god i'm gay i love her she's hot anyways FREN SHAPED SCARECROW!! (and weird crow) Jericho. I love my lil tall baby boy scarecrow crow demon baby, and Virgil is here too ig. Jericho was the first character we met and good for it because I was attached to him imminently. He's so sweet and he just wants friends, and good thing Marius is there because they're laterally the best-est best friends I love their goofy dynamic. Jerichos songs are so silly and creative and I love them. His whole weird bird thing is also SUPER interesting, seeing Virgil take over was a huge change of pace and I wish it got touched on more. Give him hugs, he deserves them. PLEASE hug him. Virgil is goofy, tell him to stop being mean MORE TO COME I HAVE TO TALK ABOUT THE OTHER THREE

[finniestoncrane]

Could we maybe get No.10: The Staunton Lick with Arkham! Scarecrow? I’d love to see what music you think would fit him :)

🎀 No.10: The Staunton Lick 🎀

give me a character and i'll make a mini playlist for them a/n: oooooh he's an interesting boy to work with, but i think i got him! 1k milestone info! 🔞minors dni🔞 • kofi • tag: finnie1k

o, death - ralph stanley

any rendition works for him, but i think this one particularly, lack of accompaniment, bluesy folk voice, it's barren but filled with emotion, just like him

libera me - faure's requiem

'i am made to tremble and fear' the perfect amount of catholic guilt in a song, but while it's tone and admittedly some of the words suggest doom, it's about deliverance from that evil. the entirety of faure's requiem is very jon tbh

one caress - depeche mode

one of the few 'pop' songs jon might consider listening to, it's dark, almost classical sounding, and is so lamentable omg lighten up jon

riders on the storm - the doors

this is in his sex playlist, won't be told otherwise. gentle, slow, thorough, atmospheric but also about a murderer? so sexy jon. although i bet you there's a shit tonne of jim morrison on his sex playlist, maybe even some of his spoken word stuff too...

house of the rising sun - the animals

this kind of dark ballad, the woes of mankind, the elements of absolute sorrow, perfect for him. i bet he tried learning the riff on guitar when he was younger

down in a willow garden - the kossoy sisters

i know because he told me, but jonathan crane has a whole load of appalachian murder ballads on his playlist, but this particular one is his favourite. he hums it absent-mindedly while he works

the headless horseman - thurl ravenscroft

this is as jaunty as jon ever really gets, but he'll tap his toes along to this while he works if he's in a good mood

season of the witch - donovan

if jonathan crane was going to be a genre, i think he'd be soft, psychedelic rock and this song by donovan encapsulates that kind of vibe perfectly

hurdy gurdy man - donovan

and then because it's also very much jon, i'm adding this one by donovan too. bet jon refers to himself as the hurdy gurdy man when he's talking to his crows

don't fear the reaper - blue oyster cult

this is his theme song, for me at least anyway. he listens to this before he executes a big plan, like his psych-up song. he's an adorable little creature

[sewersewersewercouch]

next song! "The Crow" has so many Dion vibes. "'Anger is just love / left out, gone to vinegar' / you wake up a stranger to yourself / and then you learn to live with her / sit in her clothing / 'til you fill out her figure / life's no bella telenovella / the tightrope bows with your weight in the center / the slideshow don't put all the pictures together / you try to do it right, though / right though, until you let the kite go" is like. Dion becoming a teenager and losing touch with his younger siblings bc of his psychophobia. "you send signal, you listen for an echo / at the first splinters you run to tell Geppetto / and in the worst winters the whole thing feels untenable" his struggles to figure himself out because he's got all the responsibility of an adult with none of the emotional intelligence due to his parentification. it's a loose connection but it fits.

and then like. the stuff about struggle in the rest of the song. "you can be too careful, ignore all the scarecrows" and how dion's psychophobia and attempts to get raz to give up on being psychic (to stop putting himself in danger) only helped push raz away. and the refrain tying into both dion's background as an acrobat and the fear of the water curse. i could probably explain this all better but like. you get what i'm putting down right. you see my vision right

You’re so right! I never listened to this song before but I like it

[fandumb-whimsey]

So. My interest in crafting a variation of Scarecrow that leans into the "violent dancing" aspect aka turning him into more of a physical threat has also somehow spiraled into making him the leader of a fear cult. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

So it all started with some dc wiki perusal and, at the mention of his violent dancing style, the page linked to the wiki entry for drunken boxing. I don't know why this is tbh, but the ideas started percolating. Now, I wouldn't apply any of the styles 1:1 to Jonathan because I don't think it'd be suitable; he wouldn't be like Jackie Chan in the Drunken Master, etc. The general conception, however, is very appealing:

It's unpredictable. Disorienting. Pretty ideal for someone who enjoys dishing out some delicious fear. But one of my fave parts:

I like the idea of him appearing unbalanced even when he's not actively engaged with an adversary. Because someone standing there looking like they could fall over is just a fun and potentially unsettling gimmick. Of course, this would also mean he has killer core strength. As much as I like ghoulishly thin Dr. Crane, this version would have muscle. He'd still be an ectomorph body type though so definitely more wiry and flexible.

Going from there, I started pondering on designs which would facilitate a more active fighter. My idea is very derivative of the Arkham Asylum version followed by TNBA Scarecrow and Arkham Knight designs for vibes. Looser/less clothing, more practical than spooky (unfortunately). My version of his mask is more horror movie to accommodate that. I asked myself what scares me and that's mortality and body horror, so some skull elements were definitely used. I'd love to go more into detail about it but it'd be better to have a doodle to go with my atomic level rambling on design choices. Initially, I veered more towards a medieval executioner feel, but it 1. was before I was like "okay but what if he had a cult" and 2. didn't mesh with the fighting thing. I guess. I kept it though since his look changes with a single article of clothing and it works with the whole life and death theme I have going. I call one look the Shepherd (has a hood, sickle with long handle as a "shepherd's crook" for weapon) and the other the Executioner (mask only, full on scythe mode). This would make more sense with drawings, though I'm not much of an artist. (Ｔ▽Ｔ) I'll still try though. Soon.

I don't know where the cult idea popped up from. Maybe it was the God of Fear comic storyline? Maybe it's all the shitty darksynth with ominous pipe organ and satanic chanting I listen to??? Anyway. The general idea is college professor Jonathan Crane would really like funding for experiments related to fear, but no one is interested. Somehow gets the idea to start some secret society (named something edgy and cool like Eye of the Crow Order) based on, you guessed it: fear! The concept would be making individuals stronger mentally by forcing them to confront their fears. And other philosophical bs. At least on the surface. Jonny boy really just wants willing participants in his experiments but shhhh they don't know that. Induction into the group would involve being injected with a weaker form of the fear toxin or something. With time, more people join in. People who want to get hit with the fear toxin again would prob get subjected to higher dosage or a more experimental variant.

The turning point is after he's fired for, you know, the whole shooting a gun in a classroom thing. He kidnaps those responsible and decides to make a spectacle of their murder during a meeting of the secret society. This causes massive division within the group and a double or nothing scenario; people who aren't cool with murder and craziness obviously bail out, but those completely devoted to the "doctrine" go all in. And so begins the era of Scarecrow and his fanatical cult following.

This version would have no need to hire thugs. He has his "flock" fully willing to carry out his vision. The most committed of them (his "Disciples" perhaps?) are probably those who volunteer for multiple occurrences of fear toxin experimentation (and live through it) which has left them a bit unhinged and probably very dangerous. These are the ones which would likely also get shipped to Arkham if caught. But yeah, the cult angle is great because it adds an element of intrigue (is this otherwise polite Gotham citizen part of his cult??) and it makes Scarecrow a bit more threatening not only to Batman and the Batfam, but to the other rogues. Can't imagine some of the latter would be very keen on dealing with zealous cult members if a team-up was orchestrated.

As for Jonathan, the whole thing starts as a front just to get bodies to experiment on but, after huffing enough toxin over the years, he starts fully believing he is the Master of Fear and deserves to be worshiped over it. ALSO. He has a nice, tidy murder of crows. He gets all of them to mimic the sound of creepy laughter and say "hroo hraa" :)

also also trying not to feel A Way at him calling his followers "lambs"

[jeyneofpoole]

some songs that make me think of asoiaf and why (you should listen to these i have good taste)

Wife by Mitski is a Lysa song through and through baby (I cannot bear you a son/ I have tried) and (I’m at the edge of my cliff/ Lookin down) and the end i just imagine her falling out of the Eyrie and UGH i’m emotional over her

The Garden by the Crane Wives is such a Cersei song (tear it down/ tear it down around my head) and (my darling, the devil knows my name) where the devil to her is tyrion and (the crows in the garden are laughing at my expense) where the crows in the garden are the tyrells and (get on your knees and dig up the garden darlin/ throw down that spade and rip up the garden darlin/ get your hands dirty and dig up the garden/ won’t you cut down that apple tree for me) is her talking to jaime and their fucked up relationship and MMMMM i could go on

Second Child, Restless Child by the Oh Hellos because listen to it it belongs to Arya ok it does

Keep You Safe by the Crane Wives also gives me Sansa vibes a little bit (my daddy always said nothing worth doin comes easy/ time is not your friend/ time is not your remedy)

The Valley by the Oh Hellos just gives me dany-centric emotions (we were born in the shadows/ of the crimes of our father/ blood was our inheritance/ no we did not ask for this) her dad was mad aerys and she inherited the targaryen throne, and their words are fire and BLOOD ugh and then (shadows lurking close behind/ we were fleeing for our lives/ will you lead me?) her childhood on the run and trying to trust viserys and follow him and oh god

Arsonists Lullaby by Hozier is a Cersei song because i said so i would list every lyric but just liste for yourself trust me

Hymn for a Scarecrow by Tally Hall as a theon song but then it turns into a bran song? (nobody knows you and neither do i) for theon and ‘farmer jim’ as ramsay and (oh scarecrow/ maybe the wind knows/ whether you wonder/ who’s calling your name) as bran in the weirwood trying to reach out to him and (maybe the wind knows/ whether you wonder/ if you are to blame) for the sacking of winterfell and his descent into reek and then the whole interlude about (the crow seems to know where you need them to go/ igniting a spark in their minds till they circle and fly) as the three eyed raven/crow opening brans third eye and him flying and I DONT KNOW ITS GOOD OK

He Doesn’t Know Why by the Fleet Foxes for theon and jeyne like she’s talking to him and ugh like seriously this is another one where it’s just the whole song you have to listen to this also this band is great

Lay Me Down by the Oh Hellos as a sansa and arya song mmmmm (take me home / i want to go/ down the road that’ll take me to the living grove) where the grove is the weirwood forest at winterfell and (i owe it to my brothers to carry them home) just GETS me ok it does

[w-h-4-t]

On today's episode of can't help myself

A friendship story with Cole and Cullen because I adore Cole and mans Cullen decided to knock on my brain and say AYE WHAT ABOUT ME HOE??? so there it is. It's been a HOT MIN since i last wrote but I caught the vibes. awww yeee. The story title is from a Gregory Alan Isakov song called Second Chances.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/29517498/chapters/83834260

A Ghost in the Garden, Scaring the Crows.

It wasn't a familiar song but at times it was fleeting, fully blossoming into haphazard singing or woeful humming. Cole tapped his feet against the walls, mimicking the beat of several bleeding hearts. 

And how they bled, all without voices. 

For the songs he heard -the singing and humming- was internal, never brought to light nor languished upon. 

Everyone's pain was brought to the surface of their mouths, like blood pooling at the top of a wound. Wanting to be free from their broken bodies and blistered bones. At times, Cole held a blade in his fingers -what he thought to be his hands- and flipped its honed edges over and over again. 

He wanted to free them.

But it was wrong, wrought with rules of reality he didn't quite grasp. 

Cole sat on top of the Garden roof, clicking his heels against the tiles, watching a world that remained blind to the form he filled. The knife was still in his half-gloved hands, giving thought to nothing in particular but the voices that swam around him in circular shapes. 

Hurt my hand...

Lost my brother...

Never saw it coming...

How do I...

Where will I...

What do I do?

The many whispers of Skyhold's residents floated past him like errant bubbles on a river's surface; some popped by his ear, letting him listen to their woes. 

The scarecrow boy looked off into the Garden, watching Chantry sisters and Elvhen herbalists sharing the land that stitched them together.

And still their turmoil boiled and dived, fluctuating in waves to keep their sanity, for the sky was patched but the world still hovered over their shoulders. A promise of destruction was forever clear, that much Cole noticed from the many minds that flocked to his ear.

Slowly, the Spirit stood, unseen by the people, unknown by the companions as he followed a thought as if reeled in; a faux human fish chasing a lure. 

The world blurred around him, passing by in watercolours as he quietly made his way past citizens more real than he could ever feel.

The grass crunched under his boots, the buckles of his tattered garb chuckled in metallic rasps. Everything came alive as he walked and Cole wondered if he'd ever become more than the shell he filled. It was Varric's hope for him and Solas' nightmare. 

The scrape of stone touched his shoes; a soft clacking to signal his arrival to the gazebo. Cole turned his head back for a moment, casting a half-moon shadow with his hat as his eyes scanned the garden. 

The voices chased him, he could see them coming in invisible waves, swirling past Embrium and Elfroot plants, coiling over stones and praying beetles in lofty trees.

The woes of others would be upon him soon and he would welcome them with compassion even if his blade was forcibly stilled.

Turning back, blue eyes stared at a small table; a Lion and his quiet kingdom, formulated from his mind and captured by his own hand. Cullen's game of chess with himself -a normal affair of solitary wits- carried on as usual. 

Castling...but that would leave the knight open.

The last piece of Cullen's thoughts sidled up to Cole and the boy watched with fascination as the Commander plotted a war against himself.

Even in his moments of reprieve, he fought, strategized, conquered. 

But there was a sluggishness to his face; a sheen of sweat pooling between the creases of his forehead. The grating nausea and cerulean pollution of a body purging lost Lyrium.

Distractions to keep the monsters at bay.

Cole watched as Cullen reached out a shaky hand to clutch a knight but his fingers betrayed him, knocking over the piece.

The sharp flare of irritation cut Cole's tongue and pierced his chest, bringing him forward; making him seen.

"Maker's Breath!" Cullen exclaimed, his hand flying to his sword hilt in reflex, "Cole...You need to stop doing that."

"I'm sorry." Cole spoke suddenly, stepping forward with his head lowered, "I...I heard the hollow, the craving calling for comfort, cradling broken bottles and digesting dust. I wanted to help."

For above every pain of Skyhold he could not assist, Cole trembled at every tremor the Commander's withdrawal summoned. It was an intensity he could not fathom, a pain that had become so commonplace that above the voices crying for help, Cullen's screamed.

Removing his hand from his sword hilt, Cullen watched Cole with creased brows; his eyes were tired, reddened at the borders and bloodshot at the seams. Soon his brow lifted, resuming his natural stance at the table, focusing back on the fallen knight. 

There were no words but a soft whisper of wind to assail the leaves and dance with the bugs. Cole heard it all, even above the bassy thrum of blood in Cullen's ears. 

He heard peace at that moment, a small cluster of laughter from nearby, the sound of running, movement and life.

Though Varric was elsewhere, Cole could hear his voice, not his thoughts, but a memory of what he may say in a moment like this.

People are tricky, kid, but get to know them and they become a little less strange. You start to figure out that everyone's pretty weird, it's just a matter of befriending the type of crazy shit they bring to the table.

The Commander brought his hand to cover his mouth in deep thought, already beginning to forget the boy's presence. 

Already beginning to have him fade away. 

Cole stared back, his drawn face moping further as he found himself disappearing again, and though he normally encouraged it, he enjoyed being around.

He wanted to be seen.

For maybe if he was seen, he could help.

"C-Commander." Cole said suddenly, pulling the fog away from Cullen's eyes, "Can...I sit with you."

The words were odd, then again, the entire rogue boy was odd. Cullen blinked a few times before looking at Cole, gauging his intent and whether he wanted to be bothered. 

And thankfully, he did.

"Alright." Cullen finally spoke, carelessly gesturing at the opposite chair, "But keep out of my head. Please."

Hearing the agreement, Cole nodded slowly, his mouth slightly agape even though he wished to smile. He would soon learn to tug his lips upward in time, not now, but in time.

Baby steps. 

The many leather and cloth patches of Cole's clothes gave a soft whine as he sat in the chair, and funnily enough, it was the only sound he heard at that moment.

The world was strangely quiet, the river of voices all pleading for help lay idyllic amongst the shaded garden. Cole heard his thoughts rebounding in his skull and questioned each one of them, unknowing it was his own voice, his own words.

That is until he recognized his voice and the body he inhabited.

Reaching out to the board, Cole passed his fingers along the knight piece, pinching it between his thumb and forefinger to right its place.

"I can teach you a simple set of moves, if you wish," Cullen said softly, catching Cole's eyes which reflected the world back at the Commander, "Nothing too difficult, of course."

There was still clear pain in Cullen's face but it was buried as he spoke to Cole, distracted and muted under their conversation.

He was helping, in his own small way and with that realization, came a slight smile on the scarecrow spirit's face.

"Thank you. I want to learn." Cole replied, sitting upright in the chair as the one-man war melted into a mock battle for two. 

He saw Cullen smile back at him, before resetting the board. It was the first time he felt like himself in a long while.

As for Cole. 

He felt human.