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bg3-ficrecs · 1 year ago
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Send us your BG3 fanfics to read!
Hi everyone, and welcome to BG3FicRecs! We're a group of writers and fanfic authors who have decided to come together to write reviews & recommendations of/for Baldur's Gate 3 fan fiction. We aim to support fanfic authors in our community by sharing the works we love (and what we love most about them) with the BG3 community.
Happy New Year! We have good news— We've re-opened our fic submissions for 2025! 😁🥂
If you'd like us to read your fanfic, please have a look at our fic submission guidelines (below the fold), send us an ask and we'll add your work to our queue! 😊
Works currently in the queue are in the BG3FicRecs queue collection on AO3. Works we've already read and posted about are in this AO3 collection here.
We'd also like to sincerely apologise for the blog's inactivity in recent months. We love supporting the BG3 fanfic community, but unfortunately, our real-life obligations got in the way for a while there. For the new year, we want to do what we can to support fellow writers by getting the blog going again. 💙 Due to our long hiatus, we ask that all writers who submitted their work in 2024 please reach out to us to let us know whether they'd still like us to read their work. We'll try to reach out to writers individually, but since there are so many of you it would help us if you could send us an ask when you can.
Thank you for your support and please keep creating and sharing your incredible work!
Below the fold are our fic submission guidelines, our FAQs, and a master list of all our recs we've posted! 😁
Last updated: 7 January 2025.
FIC SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
When you submit your fic, please be sure to include the following:
A link to your work & the pseud/handle you publish under (regardless of platform)
The title of your work
Any tags we should be aware of
A brief summary
Any social media you would like to be tagged in the review when we publish it (please include a link to your profile)
If you have commissioned artwork for your fic, please feel free to let us know! We would be happy to post it with the review of your work
You can submit your fic to us through our asks here. Please note that we won't respond to your ask (unless we need further information) and we'll just add it to our queue and read it as soon as we can. Please don't worry when you don't get a response to your ask! You'll know all is well as soon as you spot your work in the review collection, which you can check here.
FAQs
We've put together an FAQs master post based on questions from the community! 😁 We'll update the FAQs as we go, so if you have any questions that aren't there, please send us an ask! We've gone into some detail about our goals for BG3FicRecs in this post.
REVIEW MASTER LIST
Please find our AO3 collection of works we've already reviewed/recced here. The Wilted Dreams of Baldur's Gate series (Published 3 April 2024)
A seven-part collection examining Astarion and Tav’s relationship across the game and post-canon. There’s something for everyone in this series with some fluffy slice of life here, a little angst there, and a generous portion of smut.
Thunder Reforged: Rolan x Dammon works (Published 27 March 2024)
What's hotter than a tiefling wizard with a knack for a well-timed thunderwave? Said tiefling wizard having a rendezvous with his tiefling blacksmith paramour, of course.
The Loving Master series (Published 18 March 2024)
A series based on the worst possible version of Ascended Astarion as he masters the art of creating his own vampire spawn cohort and inflicts pain and anguish on them in what he has deluded himself into believing is 'kindness'. Tags include: NSFW; dead dove; sexual trauma.
Too Many Burdens to Bear (Published 15 March 2024)
A story based on the once Archdruid of the Emerald Grove Halsin Silverbough and his lover and partner Kiaran, the author's durge OC. Tags include: NSFW; sexual trauma.
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onelastfic · 7 months ago
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🎁 The 2025 Callyieverse Gift Exchange is Here! 🎁
Calling all Callyieverse fans! This Valentine’s Day, join us for a verse-wide Tumblr Gift Exchange to celebrate the stories, characters, and creativity we all love. Whether you’re a fanfic writer, artist, or gif-maker, there’s a way for everyone to participate! 💌
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What is the Callyieverse Gift Exchange?
A @princesscallyie-approved Callyieverse event where participants create and exchange fanworks inspired by prompts from fellow fans. It’s the perfect way to spread some love in the community and showcase your creativity!
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What You Can Create:
Fanfic (1,500 words minimum)
Fanart
Graphics
Gifs, Videos, etc.
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How to Join:
Sign Up: Complete our Sign-Up Google Form with your prompt/theme, preferred content types, and details about what you’d like to receive.
Receive Your Recipient: Once sign-ups close, we’ll match you with someone and share their prompt with you.
Create Your Gift: Use their prompt as inspiration to craft a fanwork that follows the exchange guidelines.
Post on Valentine’s Day (February 14): Share your gift on Tumblr, tag your recipient, and follow any formatting instructions provided.
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Timeline:
Sign-Ups Open: December 31st through January 8th
Recipient Assignments Sent: January 10
Posting Date: February 14
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Important Guidelines:
Respect the Prompt: Stay true to your recipient’s request and avoid anything offensive or inappropriate.
Be Timely: Stick to the deadlines to keep things fun for everyone!
Communicate: If you need help or clarification, reach out and don’t be afraid to ask.
Tag Your Post: Use the hashtag #2025CallyieverseGiftExchange when posting your gift to help everyone find and celebrate your work.
NSFW Requests: If your request includes NSFW content, please provide a SFW alternative in case your gift exchange partner isn’t comfortable creating NSFW works.
Art Commission Option: If you prefer art but can’t draw, you’re welcome to commission artwork on behalf of your recipient’s request. Just make sure to properly credit the artist when posting the gift. **NO AI ARTWORK ALLOWED**
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🎨✨ Let’s make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable by bringing the Callyieverse to life through fanworks! Spread the word and sign up now to join the fun!
Have questions? Send an ask or DM! 💬
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aesethewitch · 1 year ago
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Ko-Fi Page & Commissions
The information in this post may no longer be accurate. Please see the latest pinned post for the most up to date information.
Hello! If you've enjoyed my work or found something I wrote useful, consider supporting me over on Ko-Fi! Every bit helps keep the lights on and me making content.
You can do a one-time tip, buy a spell recipe card bundle from my shop (other items coming soon!), commission me for a custom spell or tarot reading, or become a monthly member (like on Patreon, but I get to keep all the proceeds instead of giving the website a huge percentage)! All supporters get early access to my work, but members get bonuses like discounts, more content, and exclusive votes on upcoming topics.
Check out my Ko-Fi page or below the read more for details on commissions and membership tiers! (:
Commissions
Before you order a commission, if you have any questions, please feel free to message me on Ko-Fi or here on Tumblr.
Custom Spellwork
Turn an Existing Recipe into a Spell, $15 - I'll take any recipe of your choosing and turn it into a spell, complete with incantation suggestions, correspondence notes, and suggested actions.
Write a Custom Spell Recipe, $20 - I'll write a recipe from scratch, just for you! You'll get a full ingredients list, cooking instructions, spell actions, correspondence notes, and more within the recipe. (Note: I test all recipes before sending it to you.)
Divination
If there's a type of reading you'd like that I don't currently offer, shoot me a DM or an ask! I'm happy to negotiate cards and pricing.
Please also remember that tarot readings are not to be used for legal or medical advice. There are certain types of readings I won't do, even when paid. Check out my rules or send me a DM if you have any questions.
3-Card Tarot Reading, $5 - A standard three-card reading in my signature holistic style. No set positions for each card (past/present/future, problem/blocker/solution, etc.). General-use reading.
Diverging Path Spread, $15 - A five-card hand. One card represents you or the current situation. Two paths with two cards each show possible futures - a choice and the outcome. Customize this reading to add a third path or more cards.
Spiritual Insight Spread, $20 - A seven-card hand to help decide what path to explore next, get insight into your current spiritual path, receive spirit messages, and get a bit of a pep talk from your spirit team.
Writing Prompt Spread, $10 - A three-card hand for my fellow writers. Get a custom writing prompt for your next story, an idea for where to go next in an existing work, or a nice warm-up exercise. (Note: Not for advice on writer's block, though the prompt may help get around it!)
D&D Encounter Spread, $10 - A three-card hand for DMs of D&D 5e. Using my D&D Tarot Deck, I'll draw cards to inspire your next session, encounter, or even campaign!
One-Card Narrative Reading, $3+ - Instead of a standard question and answer, I'll write you a unique short story based on a tarot draw. One part divination, one part creative writing. Length varies based on paid amount; pay what you want starting at $3.
One Hour Live Tarot Reading via Discord, $40 - You. Me. Discord. One hour. As many questions as you want with as many cards as you want. Ask for something specific or have me decide what kind of spread(s) to do.
PRIDE - Inspirational Oracle Reading, $5 - Using my custom oracle deck, I will draw two cards for you which will provide an inspirational message from the source of your choice. That can be deities, ancestors, spirits guides, the Universe, or any other source you like. The theme is PRIDE: living authentically, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are.
Inspirational Oracle Reading, $5 - Using my custom oracle deck, I will draw two cards for you which will provide an inspirational message from the source of your choice. That can be deities, ancestors, spirits guides, the Universe, or any other source you like.
Memberships
Ko-Fi memberships are a lot like subscribing to a Patreon. By pledging monthly, you get bonuses like early access, exclusive content that's just for supporters, and discounts on services. Subscribe at a higher tier and get more benefits like bigger discounts!
Bronze Tier, $3/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts plus a 10% discount on all commissions.
Silver Tier, $5/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts plus a 15% discount on all commissions. Plus, vote in content polls to decide future content on Ko-fi and Tumblr!
Gold Tier, $10/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts, a 25% discount on commissions, voting on future content on Ko-Fi and Tumblr, AND monthly collective tarot readings!
Platinum Tier, $20/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts, monthly collective tarot readings, a 40% discount on all commissions, AND a 10% discount on all shop purchases! Plus, you'll get to vote in content polls AND make specific requests for what you'll see here and on my Tumblr blog!
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iberriss · 7 days ago
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Beware of salty scammers on Ao3!
For the 3rd time now I've been contacted by a fanfiction scammer this year so I wanted to give all the writers out there a heads up and some information that will help spot and avoid them.
You'll find them on pretty much every platform, not just Ao3. Actually I personally find Ao3 the better platform to post my works on because it gives you moderation options and you can report these scammer accounts and they will ban them!
The scam:
They will send you a message gushing about your story. They will say they have read it all and loved it so much and its the best thing they ever read. Then they will ask if they can contact you to talk about your story or ask some questions.
Some will straight up mention they would like to do some artwork or turn it into a webcomic. Though my last salty friend did not mention this.
What they actually want is for you to pay them for the artwork. If they even bother to do the artwork at all. You'll end up being offered overpriced and unsolicited fanart of your story - that you never asked for! They'll be pushy and manipulative about it too. All they want is your money.
How to spot them:
It's usually the same message copy and pasted around. You can just google the message or if they give you their contact details google that and you'll often see "scammer alert" warnings.
They always have a brand new account (since they keep getting banned/removed) with no bookmarks or works to their name.
They claim to have read your entire fic but always post their message on chapter 1.
According to them it's the best fic they have ever read but they will never give you kudos or a bookmark.
The moral of the story is - never give anyone money who randomly contacts you from these writing platforms! There are so many amazing artists that offer commissions from your fandom. Artists where you can see their style and have upfront prices available. Please choose these safer reliable sources.
Lastly I just wanted to thank vinaykox1 from instagram for getting so upset I didn't message them back they decided to leave this delightful comment on my fic.
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Thanks creative_gold (their discord name) your salt was delicious <3
Here's an example of some of the other scammer posts:
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Thanks everyone for reading my rant, stay safe out there my fellow "chaotic energy" writers <3
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cr33pz-mck3nna · 4 months ago
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Greetings, fellow writer.
I have been made aware of your Genshin OC assignment, as you may have seen by my given like. I would like to not only make a request, but also seek permission to use your analysis in my upcoming Genshin Impact fanfiction. Formal credentials are a guarantee. To why I am asking this? I am unfortunate, for I am currently in the state of Authors Block, especially in regards to this story... I considered my options, and thought it would do no harm to ask.
  ݁ ˖ 𖥔    ﹏   ☽ ˚࿔ ☕ 𝜗𝜚 ⋆  ﹏   ♡ ₊ ˚
Name: Ivara
Age: Around 22 - 24
Main Trauma: Caution, Over-independent, Distrustful. Ivara was a unfortunate victim of poverty, living as a street rat most of her life. Because of her life in the streets, she has learned how to pickpocket, steal food from vendors undetected, and knows how to create a escape plan within the duration of a second. She held incredible distrust for the adults, and has even more resentment for the ‘elites’ who gain their wealth through embezzlement.
Character Development: Softened. Cooperative. Noble. Ivara worked really hard to go where she is today. Although opening up a Information Guild was far from what her initial ideal life looked like in her life, she would not change it for anything. Acknowledging her past full of thievery, even if it was in the name of survival, she sought out to help people just like her, providing them with food and shelter, and in exchange they will work as investigators for her Guild. In the end, these transactions gained her the title of Guild Master, even though there was no spoken hierarchy before that.
  ݁ ˖ 𖥔    ﹏   ☽ ˚࿔ ☕ 𝜗𝜚 ⋆  ﹏   ♡ ₊ ˚
My asks are indeed open, so if you would like, I can do the same assignment for your OC's. I cannot say I would be successful, since I am more into Lore Unlocking, but I do promise I will try my best to provide you with some good guesses.
Until next time, it was a pleasure to stumble across your blog. ♡
Quite formal ain't ya?- XD Well now my turn to ramble, hope ya enjoy! Note: this took me almost two days to finish but considering how important this sounds I went into specific details more on her powers and weapon than I did her backstory.
Ivara is a Dendro user from Liyue, having grown up born into a poor family from Qingce Village life in the land of mora and trade was relatively harsh, Ivara is extremely intelligent but was held back by her upbringing, so much so that when she finally reached out of her shell the Qixing even offered her a position which she refused, finding the life of Inazuman wanderers such as Kaedehara Kazuha to be much more appealing, on her journey she would've only settled down for a short time in Sumeru to start her own information guild, a branch of the adventurers guild that strived to not just share aid across missions and give out commissions but to share the knowledge you learned on the mission in hopes of keeping people safe from possible dangers.
Ivara is a claymore user, which fits her character extremely, as for Ivara her physical strength reflects her mental strength, Ivara is an amazing DPS/sub DPS with quite possibly the best Dendro application so she'd be best in a Hyperbloom team.
Ivara's regular attack deals constant physical damage and has a base range of five character steps, more and more damage being added as you crown, refine and add to the constellation, when holding down the attack button she'll take a defensive stance making most enemy attacks ineffective while in that state before taking an offensive stance and beginning to spin, effectively shielding herself from all physical attacks and even being able to send elemental attacks flying back at the sender if she hits them and when having run out of stamina she will auto target onto the closest enemy with the highest HP and letting her weapon fly into them which does ×3 base DMG.
Ivara's elemental attack can be used three times in a row before having to recharge, with each elemental skill she releases a "nature bomb" which infuses everything(including character and enemy weapons) within a 30 step radius with Dendro, the effects of this last 20s with the recharge time after one use being 20s with ten seconds added with each use, the highest cooldown time being 40s, anything that steps within the 30 radius during that 20s will have the Dendro effect added to them and the effect itself lasting 25s when applied on an enemy.
Ivara's elemental burst is reminiscent of Nahida but with some Alhaitham, meaning when using her burst outside of a specific domain or room it will create a domain of its own, the domain lasts 60s and any enemy within it is constantly delt Dendro DMG every 5s, the effects of Dendro last the entire 60s the domain is active with an extra 10s afterwards, if her burst is used in an enclosed space or domain then the Dendro domain will be skipped and the effect will be applied to the entire room, when effected by the burst the length of her weapon will change from 5-8 and will return to 5 after 5s that the burst has ended.
Her signature weapon is called "A Mercy Oath's Witness" or just "Oath's Witness" and is a relatively strong physical DMG claymore made of bone and steel with intricate floral motifs carved into the bone that are illuminated when Dendro is applied and can glow other colors if effected by that element or used with a character of a different element.
Best team comps(DPS):
Ivara, Beidou(or Kuki), Furina(4 star substitute Barbara) and Baizhu(4 star substitute Yaoyao)
Best team comps(sub DPS):
Raiden Shogun(4 star substitute Beidou), Ivara, Nahida(4 star substitute Yaoyao but not recommended), Furina(4 star substitute Barbara)
Best characters to pair with in general: Beidou, Kuki Shinobu, Jean, Furina, Nahida, Raiden Ei, Yae Miko, Bennett
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inviouswriting · 2 years ago
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Hello Invi!
I am a fan of your works and I do enjoy reading them and keep up, I actually watch your streams whenever I can! I believe I come and stay all stream at least half time I am a medic student and you understand how busy it can be!
I am big supporter and Hopefully when I graduate next year I will Be able to tend your whole stream and can interact in chat I personally Avoid creating any accounts now so I focus on my studies, reading your work’s really makes me happy And I do not regret spending my free time reading your works! ( I am a ghost and I apologize for that :( I don’t want to create any more distractions for sake of my study)
You consider who have triggers and traumatized individuals as you have experienced, I do in fact had such but glad I left it at first signs so I avoided early before any big damage and family helped me thankfully! But still there fear lingering but I am overcoming it ^^~
Also I noticed in your latest works they became more bold and honestly exciting! ( I personally enjoy free writings of yours ( true only few 2-4 but still good ones ) my favorite is pheonix simple yet powerful )
I do have suggestion based on last fics and I hope it spark something for you haha~
I will sent in another ask since I don’t want to make it longer and this is a heart ask!
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I understand you don’t accept requests and I personally would love to commission you in future, hopefully when I graduate I hope by the time you are still into Obey me franchise haha~
and…I wish in future streams consider play hogwarts legacy? I want to watch you play it I didn’t watch anyone playing it because I hoped you play it hehe~
Thank you for reading my ask and wish my words made your day and the best for you!
Love,
Marie
I've read both of your submissions here, and holy, these are the kinds of comments and words that keeps me writing. I do take suggestions and requests btw~ but I operate on a "if it sparks a story, it sparks, but also don't get disappointed if I never get to it" basis since when I do write... it's alot. I often start thinking of writing a week leading up to those really long ones. I start to visualize what I want to write and just gotta set time from the games I play and friends to devote to this hobby of mine. It means alot that my original writings are also being read and are giving people more than just my one-shots and drabbles. Phoenix was written out of a spot in my heart from pain from everything I've overcome, so hearing someone likes that one personally just sends me to a whole other level.
My free writes, the small prose/poems that I do toss out there, are kind of a placement for producing something so I don't get rusty in my writing, and also to break from what I normally do. I am also happy you catch my streams, as chaotic my timing can be in them. I spend alot of time in a friend's discord server, and am slowly getting mine more active.
I try to consider people who have been through alot in my stories. There are almost too many triggering stories with not enough warnings posted, or just one side of some of the characters. Alot being portrayed as this dominant and "master" element. (I love my fellow writers who write beautifully btw!) But sometimes when you read the same personality over and over. It gets boring, and you're like.. "okay.. I have an ability to create, what can I do for people who may not like this stuff?" You create the missing content.
I love my Obey Me's Angel. Kindness so up there I can't help loving that one. I have two commissioned pieces of that angel I absolutely adore. (one of a very pointed self-insert, and sheep version) Just Simeon~
But when it comes to like Genshin... (I'm pretty focused on the main one I love. I just love our Geo Archon so much!!! Really wish I can get more stuff drawn with him.) I love the way he's written by quite a few, but there is almost a major missing element of consent. I've read so many times where he's gone into these feral frenzies and is intense rough to the point it has triggered me on some writings.
So I try my best to write him with love, and remember he would be the gentelman of many dreams. He'd treat his beloved with the upmost respect, (I've also got something in the works of a longer based story soon. I think alot of people will enjoy it.) This is someone who gave up his gnosis for his land. He's entirely selfless and it hurts my heart when people take that part of him away.
I'm actually considering what you sent me btw! It sounds like a fun write. Thank you so much for sending me your thoughts and trusting me with an idea.
To everyone who has sent me ideas. I do get them. I've just been very lethargic lately in terms of creating, stuck between needing to stream, and also stuck with needing to make money. x.x
I write when I feel the want to do so. I still try hard not to want to do commissions since writing is my most freeing hobby I possess and turning it into a job would hurt me.
Thank you alot!
Invi
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rayofsunas · 4 years ago
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valentine | diluc [4] finale
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A/n: excuse my little break, lol. I’ve been busy with homework and life tbh, but I’m back!! thanks to those of you who checked in and reassured me breaks are necessary, you really made me feel better thank you <333 andddd, this last chapter whoop whoop! I had so much fun with this, I’m kinda sad ;-; but I’m really excited to start my next mini-series hehe. I’m not sure who I’m going to do next, but I’m leaning towards scaramouche or xiao hmm. let me know what you guys think!! I hope you’re having a beautiful friday/day wherever you are! stay safe <333
Summary: the ever so stoic diluc thought he was being secretive when sending anonymous letters and gifts to you during the week of valentine’s day but turns out everyone in mondstadt knew it was him, though thankfully had tight enough lips to not spill the beans to you. kaeya is of no help, so you go seeking answers yourself.
Parings: Diluc/Fem! Reader (for my other mini-series, there will be some gn ones!)
Warnings: valentines (yes, I’m late, shoot me), fluff, swearing, OOC DILUC BECAUSE I CAN’T WRITE FOR HIM (you’ve been warned)
Word count: 4.9k (omg- I’m so proud of this chapter too, enjoy!)
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Kaeya was the younger brother of Master Diluc. The anonymous man writing to you said he’d had a brother, you assumed younger and now that you knew which was the older of the pair, everything was pointing to the man being Master Diluc.
You couldn’t lie you were frazzled. Could it really be Master Diluc writing to you? You of all people? You weren’t special in any way, no matter how many times Victoria praised you for your intelligence and skills. You didn’t feel so smart right now though, seeing as though Master Diluc had completely slipped your mind as being the writer; you felt ignorant. 
Now that you were walking quietly behind Master Diluc, it made sense. The encrypted words, expensive and thoughtful gifts; Cecilia’s, Qingxin imported specially from Liyue, hell you were even gifted a gorgeous silver bracelet, a red jewel in the center that looked very similar to Diluc’s vision dangling by his left thigh. And although both Captain Kaeya and Master Diluc were well off in terms of Mora, it was your understanding that Diluc was the wealthiest person in Mondstadt, he could afford such commodities anytime he wished.
Should you ask him or would you just embarrass yourself? 
No, you should respect his wishes... If he was in fact the anonymous man, he’d wanted to stay that way for reasons he’d already stressed to you. The least you could do to return the favor was respect his decision and not force him to come clean... No matter how curious you were. 
By the time you were at the Knights headquarters - you have your own place, headquarters is just better to sleep it when you have early mornings - the cool night breeze had set in as well as the silver, twinkling stars. You stood awkwardly at your door, eyes frantically looking anywhere but those red hues. Master Diluc seemed to also be doing the same much to your comfort. At least he was feeling similarly to you. 
“I hope this doesn’t get you in any kind of trouble.” Master Diluc suddenly said, hand sheepishly going to scratch the back of his neck. 
You tilted your head, confused. “Hmm?” 
He blinked at you, eyes going wide for a minute; embarrassment it seemed. “Do Knights not have strict curfews anymore?” He asked. 
Ah, the curfew rule. You had been a young Knight when that was implemented, though, in recent years, it had fizzled down to nothing really. All thanks to a few rule-breakers, a few years back. Then rule had been made for Knights, Captains, everyone. Though now it mostly applied to Knights in training, obviously no one followed the rule. 
“Oh, no, the rule was changed a while back,” You said. “Young Knights in training kept ignoring the curfew and it became a hassle for the Captains to go search them during bed checks at headquarters, they pulled an invisible plug.” A look of distaste appeared on the young man's face, you frowned in response.  
“Of course,” He muttered. “Inefficiency at its best.” You watched silently as he folded his arms across his chest and looked off into the distance to his left. He seemed to be trying to control his anger and irritation, or at least keep it locked down in front of you. Though he was failing, the scowl was evidence on his handsome face. And almost as soon as the words had come out of his mouth, he’d seemed to have regretted it. He snapped his head back to look at you and rushed to apologize. 
“I’m sorry, I meant no disrespect-”
You waved a hand out in the air interrupting him. “I agree,” His face relaxed. You what? “The curfews helped us all be more responsible. There was less slacking off and rogue Knights, that’s for sure,” He watched in astonishment as you laughed it off as if he hadn’t just offended you and your fellow Knights.
“My Captain still follows the rules, to an extent. The trainees are required to live at headquarters, they can’t leave until they’re eighteen or get promoted to a higher position. Knights like me or higher, on the other hand, that rule doesn’t apply to us, unless there’s a far away commission the next morning.” You explained. Master Diluc seemed to visibly relax, you assumed he was glad to hear someone still followed the rules.
“Don’t tell my captain I said this, but he’s a real old-timer; that’s why he follows your rules.” You laughed again, a small smile formed on the redhead's face, you were surprised and caught off guard by that. 
“A good man.” He approved, you laughed again. Archons, was that music to his ears. 
“That he is.”  
Diluc enjoyed the silence settling in, that’s for sure. He only realized how late it had gotten until after he’d watched you yawn, eyes closing slightly as your body seemed to shrink with each inhale and exhale; you were tired, and no doubt had duties tomorrow. How ignorant of him to keep you up like this, even if he had more of a chance to speak with you and be in your presence. 
“I shouldn’t keep you any longer,” You heard him say, watching as he took a few steps back. “I’m sure you have a busy day tomorrow.”
That was partially true, you did have an early day tomorrow. You weren’t sure what your duties would be though, maybe paperwork, more training, a commission or two? You would check with your Captain. But jeez, why had things slipped your mind so easily today? 
“Yes... I nearly forgot.”
He chuckled, adding, “You seem to have forgotten a lot today.” You giggled tiredly. 
“I agree. I promise, I’m usually not like this,” You said. “I did have a question, but it’s quite late...”
A single eyebrow quirked up, he shifted to lean on one side, cockily almost. “So, you’ve remembered?” Shit. 
“Yes and no?” You replied, realizing, either way, you’d gotten yourself in a mildly sticky situation. 
Okay... At Dawn Winery, it had completely slipped your mind. But it seemed the fresh air and break from Victoria’s amazing story had helped you regain your memory. You remembered your question now, it was in bold, red words right in front of you. But you’d decided to not ask him, not until he came forward and revealed himself if he really was the anonymous man he would. Maybe you’d give it a week...?
“Interesting...” Diluc thought to himself, you cringed to yourself, fearful of being caught lying, he seemed to be onto you. “When you remember, will you come find me?” He teased. “Stop by for a drink one time; tea, wine, juice, anything. My mother really enjoyed your company...”
Master Diluc knew. He had to of known you were lying. He was far too intelligent to not know. 
“I- Sure.” 
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Diluc had never thought he’d see you in his presence so soon, that’s for sure. He thought he’d only see you when he decided to confess, which he was still working on. He never thought he’d be walking you home, but you had been great company and what kind of man would he be if he let a woman walk home by herself? Even if you were a Knight. 
He was a bundle of nerves the whole way even after he arrived back home, to greet his mother was oddly still up. 
“Mother, you’re awake?” He asked, stepping into the house for the last time tonight, eyes scanning the room to see the fireplace lit and crackling, the older woman sitting on an armchair. And would you look here, his annoying brother was present as well. That caused Diluc’s face to crease in annoyance. “And you’re here. Why?” He spat, the Cavalry Captain rolled his eyes. 
“I don’t have a bedtime,” She teased, Kaeya smiling. Those two were like two peas in a pod once together, his mother was definitely the more reasonable and tolerant. “And leave your brother alone, it’s from my understanding that he helped you with that girl, Y/n.” 
Diluc rolled his eyes. Of course, Kaeya would tell their mother, but the real question was, had he told others? He definitely wouldn’t be surprised if the entirety of Mondstadt knew of his crush on you, all thanks to his annoying little brother. 
“It’s no one's business, but mine,” The wine tycoon snapped. Victoria’s face scrunched up in anger, eyes glaring daggers. “Sorry...” He apologized, moving around the couches and armchairs, to finally sit on the loveseat not occupied, his hands went to his face, elbows rested on his knees.
“So,” Kaeya started, earning a testing look from the woman across from him. A look of warning. “You walked her home, anything else happen?” Kaeya couldn’t help but smirk to himself.
“What’re you implying?” The eldest snapped. 
Kaeya shrugged. “Oh, I don’t know, did you maybe tell her, kiss her?” Victoria hissed, nearly launching herself over the arm of her chair to swat her youngest on the back of his head. He groaned in annoyance. 
“Not yet.”
“Are you going to?” The cryo user probed. 
Archons, Kaeya always had too many idiotic questions. Nosy bastard. Of course, he’d tell you, eventually.
“I’m working on it...” Kaeya chuckled to himself, Victoria just stared at the redhead with sadness. She felt bad, you were a great young woman, she saw that. Hell, she hadn’t even known you for an hour, but she already approved. She wanted this to work out for her eldest, he’d always been the one with the most burdens on his shoulders it seemed, he always picked up the entire world's troubles and carried them on strong shoulders. He deserved someone good, someone, like you. “Now, don’t you have better things to do? Like getting drunk? Go away.” He sounded like a child all over again, Victoria thought. He was unfolding right here, he was still her little boy after all. 
Kaeya frowned, seeing how bothered his brother seemed. An eye focused on Victoria who was mouthing for him to go upstairs, he decided to listen for once surprisingly. With less sass in his step, Kaeya found himself wandering towards the stairs and eventually disappearing up them.
As soon as the trouble maker was gone, Victoria shifted in her seat so she could fully face her eldest son. 
“Do you love her?” She suddenly asked, Diluc’s heart seemed to speed up significantly. “It’s alright if you’re not sure, I’ve been there many times-”
“Yes, I do.”
He watched with an embarrassed hue on his face as his mother smiled a genuine, bright smile. She was happy for him, proud, she approved. That’s all he’d wanted. He wishes his father could meet you, he’d like you, he was sure of it. 
“That’s great. I’m very happy for you,” She said proudly. “You should tell her. She’s a great woman, she’ll accept you with open arms.” She reassured though Diluc could only shake his head. 
“You cannot be so sure.” He mumbled sadly, Victoria clicked her tongue with the shake of her head, leaning forward in her seat. 
“I can,” She said, matter a factly. “She reminds me of myself when I was younger, though a little less reckless and in a much better headspace. She’s sure of herself I can tell, even though she looked quite frazzled in your presence; but all young women get like that around my sons.” The woman added with a teasing smile, Diluc just waved her off nonchalantly. He didn’t care about any other woman, you mattered most, above all. 
“You have nothing to worry about,” She reassured. “I’m not sure if her feelings are romantically driven, but I can tell she respects you a great deal. Poor thing though, she was so nervous she looked like a shaking leaf... I’ll have to help her feel more comfortable, after all, she might as well be my future daughter-in-law.”
Diluc nearly froze. Archons, his mother was something else... “Mother, I haven’t even told her I’m the one behind the letters-”
“Nonsense!” She said over excitedly. “You can’t tell me you haven’t thought about marrying her?” 
“Maybe even a family...?” He knew she was getting antsy for grandchildren, though he couldn’t understand why so soon. She wasn’t even in her fifties yet, and he and Kaeya were barely into adulthood. She’d had a hard enough time raising two helions at such a young age and then by herself after their father's death, so why was she resilient for him to start a family? He’d never understand mothers' need for grandchildren... 
“Marriage and children are two different things... I haven’t given much thought towards children,” He said honestly. “I always assumed I’d either be alone for life or marry for political reasons... Father had always said Jean was perfect for me,” Victoria frowned at his statement. ���And children well... they don’t particularly like me.”
“Nonsense. I knew your father for ten years or so, and let me say, he’d be proud of whatever decision you make. Jean, Y/n- he just wanted you happy,” She explained wholeheartedly, words filled with sincerity. “And let me just say, no other child will look at you with such love and adoration, other than your own. They’ll hold you in the highest regards, then it won’t even matter if other kids like you or not. The only validation you’ll need is from your own child,” Her eyes glittered with joy, a smile forming on her beautiful face. “I can say that with one hundred and ten percent honesty and certainty, from experience with you and Kaeya.”
Diluc’s heart warmed at that. She always knew what to say and he always felt this great sense of pride from her whenever talking about being their mother. She enjoyed it so much, she was proud she’d taken the offer ten or so years ago, the best decision she’d ever made. 
“I much like your father, only want you happy. If being with Y/n without marriage or children makes you happy, then those things don’t matter to me.”
He flashed a warm smile, that nearly left her starstruck, nearly frozen like an icicle from Dragonspine. “Thank you, mother,” She nodded, cheeks flaring red. 
“I think one day... if things work out, I will ask her to marry me,” 
“And if she wanted children, I’d be alright with that too.”
“I’d do anything for her.”
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“Captain, good morning.” You exclaimed walking into your Captain's office the next morning, taking note of how he was sitting behind his mahogany desk, reviewing what looked to be paperwork and a map in front of him. 
He briefly looked up, dark eyes meeting yours, before pointing to the seats opposite side of the desk. “Come take a seat, Knight.” You nodded following orders, falling into quick, silent steps, choosing to take a seat in the left chair. 
You waited for your orders, eyes staying trained on your Captain. He eventually spoke. “I see you’ve been making quick work of your commissions here in Mondstadt,” The older man noted, you just nodded, appreciating the praise. “Five a day and you’ve managed to fit in training for the younger Knights I see.”
“Yes, sir, I believe the daily training is important.” You admitted honestly. 
“Yes, it is,” He agreed, finally meeting your eyes only after he turned the map around so it was properly facing you. “Allow me to cut right to the chase,” You gulped nervously. Were you being blacklisted? Given a higher position, maybe Captain? What was going on? You slowed your brain, remembering he was going to explain to you what was going on in a moment. But that didn’t stop you from worrying. You were a capable Knight, your stats showed that you just hoped you weren’t being let go. 
Easing your nerves, your Captain began speaking again. “Acting Grand Master Jean has recently been notified that the Eleventh Fatui Harbinger, Childe, has stolen the Geo Archons’ Gnosis.” Your heart dropped to your stomach. Shock, fear, confusion was present in every form within you. Those names and titles sounded familiar, they weren’t unknown figures in Teyvat, not at all. It was a custom for all types of schooling in Teyvat to be educated on all seven of the Archons and nations, and groups such as the Fatui with their elite branch of soldiers, the Harbingers. Plus, as soon as the Knights in training passed the required tests and became official Knights, they would be taught separately from what was usually taught; learn about much rarer and dangerous types of monsters, learn every detail of the Eleven Fatui, about any assassins and people to be wary about on commissions and travels between nations.  
One question you had was why in the world were the Harbingers stealing the Archons Gnosis? You’ve heard that Lord Barbatos’ Gnosis had also recently been stolen by La Signora, Eighth of the Fatui Harbingers. So, what was the reason for the Geo Archons to be stolen as well? 
The more obvious answer to that question was they were probably stealing their powers to harness themselves. They were strong enough though, they would only be selfish to steal a literal god's Celestial power and take it for themselves. Greedy, you noted.
But you couldn’t be sure because one of Alchemy's prominent figures, an elder, who closely worked with Albedo in the past, had recently been kidnapped by a Scaramouche, Sixth of the Eleven Harbingers. Teyvat was lucky Albedo hadn’t been taken hostage, it was decided he would be under watch for now. 
You were seeing an obvious pattern here. A devious, worrying pattern. But now that an alchemist had been kidnapped and was under their care, maybe even lack thereof, one of the worst possible scenarios became evidently present and more aware. 
Alchemy could do many wonders, one is to make new forms of life; plants, animals, etc. If the pattern stayed true that they planned to be stealing all the Archons Gnosis was true, then they could possibly be creating an artificial army of sorts, with the usage of life forms created by Alchemy. This wasn’t good.
“This isn’t good.” You muttered, hand going under your chin in thought. Your captain nodded, though you missed it, too deep in thought. 
“You see the issue I presume then,” He said, you nodded in response. “Great. You’ll be a fast learner in the kind of environment you’ll be placed in.” You hummed, wondering what in the hell he was talking about.
“Acting Grand Master Jean and I, have cleared you to venture into Snezhnayan territory to gather intel.”
What? You’ve never traveled outside of Mondstadt, ever. Hell, you’ve never even been into Liyue, the closest nation to Mondstadt... Snezhnaya was very, very far away. Pretty dangerous territory, so you’ve heard. Even the locals had a hard time managing the severe storms and frigid cold. 
“Sir, I’ve never been to Snezhnaya before.” You explained, eyes filled with confusion. 
“Do not worry,” The man reassured. “You may take a small team with you if you please. The Knight’s cartographer, Maria, is very skilled at what she does, she’d be a great help,” He offered. You agreed, you’ve never met Maria personally, but she’d be a great help. “Any other cleared Knight, you may take with you on your journey,” You nodded. 
“But like all Knights, you’re exceptionally skilled in the medical field and your stats are practically off the chart; you’re an elite soldier, Knight. There’s a reason Acting Grand Master Jean requested you do this.” You froze, questioning your ability no longer. You would accept this mission without a fuss. Acting Grand Master Jean choose you for this mission specifically. She trusted you, she valued your skills and assets and was acknowledging them. This was any Knight’s dream. The man’s praise, no, Acting Grand Master Jean’s silent praise and approval meant worlds to you... You wished you had the time to thank her personally, but it was from your understanding you would need to leave immediately. 
“Thank you, sir,” He sent a firm nod your way. “I assume I would be leaving as soon as possible. So, could you pass my thanks and gratitude to the Acting Grand Master?”
He allowed a smile to spread across his aging face, head-nodding gently, though the smile had disappeared soon after. “I will.”
You bowed your head out of respect. “Thank you.” 
Your Captain continued to clue you in about the journey to Snezhnaya, that you would be sent as a spy since you’ve never had any run-ins with any of the Harbingers, therefore your job as a spy would be easier. He allowed you to pick a small team of your choosing, to accompany you into the cold. Though, reassured him you would manage fine with just Maria, the young cartographer. You didn’t want to burden anyone else, especially if this journey was much more trying and dangerous than originally thought. 
He came to a standing position, you mirrored his movements as he walked you to the door to see you out.
“I’m sorry to have to bring you this news before Valentine's day, I’m not sure if you wanted to spend the day with a loved one...” He trailed on, eyes filled with an apologetic tint. He was truly sorry to bear you this bad news of sorts, right before the day of love. You understood though, this was your duty. You wouldn’t complain because you had no reason to.
“I’m sorry to have to bring you this news before the day of love,” Ah Valentine's day... You’d completely forgotten that was coming up... “I’m not sure if you wanted to spend the day with a loved one...” He trailed on, eyes filled with an apologetic tint. He was truly sorry to bear you this bad news of sorts, right before the day of love. You understood though. 
“I had no plans, so it’s quite alright, sir,” You said turning to him as soon as you were standing under the door frame. “This mission is of the utmost importance. It’s my duty as a Knight to accept and complete the tasks asked of me.”
He nodded, hand raising to salute you, once he was done you mirrored him out of respect. “Very well put, Knight,” He praised again. “Safe travels on your journey, keep me updated with weekly reports.”
“I will, sir.”
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As soon as you had left your Captain's office, you were quick to find the cartographer Maria, she’d be helping you find your way through Liyue and into Snezhnaya. 
It was to your knowledge that around this time of year, the snow in Snezhnaya was even thicker and harder to trudge through, you needed to leave as soon as you could.
Eventually, you found Maria in the library, grabbing various types of books and maps and throwing them into a large brown leather satchel. Great. It seems as though she had already been let in about the mission before you; you could get going much sooner.
Now, you were on your way to your own house to grab any necessities not left in your room at headquarters; clean clothes, Mora, etc. As soon as you made sure you had enough Mora to buy food or anything else you’d need along the way, and clothes for a warm journey, though making sure not to shoulder too much, you were on your way to the gates with Maria now at your side.
You didn’t make it far out of the gates of Mondstadt before you were being stopped, surprisingly by Master Diluc. 
He looked to be in a hurry, out of breath as he came running up to you and Maria. When he spotted the young woman at your side, your sword on your hip and backpack on your shoulders, he realized he might’ve caught you at a bad moment...
“Apologies, you seem to be on a mission...” He said meekly.
You waved your hand, smiling back at Maria who had wandered towards the gates to give you two privacy. Looking back at Master Diluc, you said, “No worries, I was just heading out.”
“May I ask where?” You tilted your head to the side, confused. He caught onto your confusion and clarified by saying, “I just wanted to tell you something,”
It must be important to come bounding after you like he just did, unfortunately, though you were leaving...
“Oh,” You glanced back at Maria waiting by the shared entrance and exit, face buried deep in a newly made map. “I’m actually headed somewhere important, I don’t think I’ll be back for a while,” You noticed his face drained paler than it already was, but you decided to ignore it. He probably wouldn’t clarify what that was about. “You could write me a letter and leave it on my windowsill for me for when I return-”
“I’m the one behind the letters.” He interrupted, face regaining color, but this time, his cheeks tinted red, matching none other than his wavy hair kept back in a ponytail.
Your heart stopped beating. “What...?”
“Please don’t make me repeat myself...” He whispered, glancing around. You followed his eyes silently, noticing people had begun to silently convene. 
You weren’t sure if they knew that he was the one behind the love letters. You assumed not.... they were probably just shocked to see the young wine tycoon out in public, nonetheless talking to a woman.
“Oh,” you said, ignoring that his face seemed to deepen in worry again. Unbeknownst to you, all Diluc could think was, she’s disappointed it’s me. Why else would she react that way? She hoped for someone else...
But you opened your mouth, and shared words that reassured him, made him feel less ashamed. “Thank you for telling me. I um- I’m very happy it’s you,” He glanced up from the ground, red eyes meeting yours. A genuine smile was on your face, and for once, a genuine smile came to his nature. “I’d secretly hoped it was you.” You admitted. Diluc’s heart fluttered with joy, he couldn’t describe the feelings and emotions that were currently present within him, he just knew they were so overwhelming, he’d only wanted to do one thing.
“May I kiss you?” He asked respectively. Your own heart began to flutter and do somersaults within your chest. 
Right here? Right now? In front of all these people? He was comfortable with that?
But you found yourself shyly whispering yes. 
And he did exactly that, he kissed you like a shy teen, quickly leaning in to peck your slightly dry lips (you wished you applied some lip balm before leaving your house, but you didn't know you’d be getting kissed by the most beautiful man in all of Teyvat) before pulling away bashfully. You giggled at that, ignoring the gasps of the woman, men, and few children - whose eyes were being covered by their mothers.
“I’m very happy to hear that you’re not disappointed it’s me.” He’d whispered against your lips before pulling away to stare at you. Archons, you wished he hadn’t pulled away soon. But the bright hue on his cheeks and the bridge of his nose made up for it. He’s so cute when he blushes, you thought.
Love, adoration, you couldn’t tell... But he seemed to be feeling it all and allowing it to shine brightly in his eyes. 
“I would never be, Master Diluc.” You replied, equally as starstruck as he appeared.
“Diluc is fine.” He reassured you, you stared at him in awe, before smiling. 
“Diluc...” You whispered to yourself, correcting what you'd said earlier. You would have to get used to calling him just Diluc, though dropping the title Master would be hard. It was what everyone called him.
“If it’s alright, I’d like to accompany you on your commission,” he said, shocking you for the second time today. 
“Really? You would seriously do that?” You asked, astonished. 
“Of course,” He started. “You can handle yourself, yes, but for my own sanity I would like to accompany you to make sure you’re safe.” He didn't belittle your skill, which you were thankful for. Many men, often ones in the military belittled your skill and claimed you needed assistance because you were a woman. You weren’t some fragile being, you were a Knight of Favonius. 
“Thank you...” You whispered, he seemed to understand immediately what the gratitude was for. 
“Are you ready?” You asked, noticing how he didn’t have any bags, just himself and his Claymore. “You don’t have any gear...” You noted.
“I’ll alright, that’s all I need if I’m with you.” He whispered so only you could hear, shyly reaching for your hand.
For a moment, you stood staring at his outstretched hand, wondering how in the world this had happened and when he became such a romantic. He’d been behind the letters the whole time and had kissed you?! Diluc would surely need to tell you the story of it all on your journey. You had a long way to Snezhnaya, soyou had time for the entire story. 
The only thing ingrained in your mind as you allowed his hand to encompass your own, was that you missed the touch of his lips on yours and greatly enjoyed his romantic admissions.
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haleviyah · 4 years ago
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Summertime Commissions OPEN! Slots available [4/70]
Hello, my fellow watchers! Summer is upon us and school is OUT for the season! If you are a grade school student, "Happy Summer Break" to you and I pray and hope things return to normal when you return this coming August! (I have little siblings returning to school this August, my god I feel... young.)
Anyways, with the coming season comes NEW COMMISSIONS! That's right, I am holding more commissions for the coming summer! I have a small discount for this summer as well as a special treat for this coming July for U.S. citizens in celebration of Independence Day! I thought of doing something a little different here, so lets give it a go!
The slots available will be 70 this time for the months of June, July and August.
The link to my commission gallery will be here, feel free to browse:
Haleviyah - Professional, Digital Artist | DeviantArt www.deviantart.com
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Human/Humanoids/Small animals
Sketches $5
Colored chibis $10
Line art and flats $15
Colored bust $20
Character Presentation Pose $35
Character in a setting $40
Add a flag/calligraphy/crest in the background +$5
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Large Beasts/Mystical Creatures commissions
Sketches: $7
Colored Chibis: $10
Line art and flats $20
Colored bust $25
Character Presentation/Full body pose: $40
Creature in setting: $50
Add a flag/calligraphy/crest in the background +$5
Discounts and deals section!
Turn arounds 4 angles - SPECIAL Discount: $5 off!
Human/Humanoid/ Small animals: $40
Large Beasts/ Mythical Creatures: $60
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Character Presentation w/ 3 concept sketches - SPECIAL Discount: $5 off!
Human/Humanoid/small animal: $40
Large Beast/Creature: $45
A sketchbook page
Perfect for quick concept sketches or for a rough idea!
Humans/Humanoids/Small animals: $15
Large Beasts/ Creatures: $20
The Watercolor page - Summer special: $5 off!
Good for building color schemes while having conceptual sketches to go with it!
Human/humanoids/Small animals: $20
Large Beast/Creatures: $35
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Montage style - REDUCED!
A 9” x 14” poster featuring a presentation pose of your character with a monochromatic background of your character in a scene or any setting of choice.
Human/humanoids/small animals: $20
Large beast/Creatures: $30
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Group posters - SPECIAL! $5 off!
Characters obviously need to interact in order for the success of a good story, wether it’s a fun get together or a heated four way fight. We have to make it look good. This option includes full color and lighting as well as optional background settings!
Duos (2):
Humans/ Humanoid/small animals: $50
Large beast/Creature: $55
Trios (3)
Humans/Humanoid/Small animals: $70
Large Beasts/ Creature: $80
Four’s a Party
Humans/Humanoid/Small Animals: $90
Large Beasts/Creature: $105
U.S. MILITARY/SERVICEMEN
FOURTH OF JULY SPECIAL
(Limited Time Offer)
WHAAAAAAT!!!! MILITARY PORTRAITS!?!?!?!?!??!
That's right! Comic book style of a family member or friend currently in service or a veteran! Show them how much you appreciate them being a part of your family and how much they mean to you and our country this coming Independence Day!
This option includes anyone from ANY branch of U.S.A. military to even community service members such as:
Police
Border Patrol
EMS/ambulance
9-1-1 operators
Firemen
Judges
And etc, etc.
Traditional portrait (waist up/ half body) - $25
Includes:
Any added accessories.
The USA Military/other services flags upon request
Background of any choice
Setting portrait - $30
Maybe you want to see them in action in the place and setting they served in, if you have a photo reference it does help, if you wish me to put them in a setting based on the date and location where they served that is no problem!
They had a team? No problem! DM me for more info and negotiation to make that possible!
!!!!SPECIAL BONUS!!!!
These portraits will be featured on my hubby and I's new gallery “Saints of the Stripes” as an appreciation for our veterans and servicemen for the month of July in the spirit of honoring them for who they are and for the lessons we can learn from them!
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COMIC Book Section for the future writers looking for artists:
Full color front book covers for websites and print - $25
Full color front and back book covers - $30
1 Inked page: $5
1 colored page: $10
10 ink pages: $45
10 colored pages: $75
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RULES:
Commissions are done through PayPal only, and transactions are final and I do accept down payments. I do offer the option to keep in touch via email and/or DM and will send screen shots of my progress to you when possible.
1 slot = 1 character.
For example: you ask for a poster of a trio, you will take three slots.
Anything can be requested, just be mature about it.
I won't work with you if you request of me anything that would cause another person/group to be belittled or threatened.
HOWEVER, if your project is gears to authenticity of a non-biased viewpoint historical events then that’s totally fine.
PS: Tips are much appreciated, please let me know if you wish to tip me as well so there isn't any confusion in the transactions!
Thanks again, everyone! And again, if you have summer break, have a relaxing summer indeed and I look forward to seeing you all soon! Stay awesome, and count your blessings!
- Haleviyah 📷
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bg3-ficrecs · 7 months ago
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Send us your BG3 fanfics to read!
Hi everyone, and welcome to BG3FicRecs! We're a group of writers and fanfic authors who have decided to come together to write reviews & recommendations of/for Baldur's Gate 3 fan fiction. We aim to support fanfic authors in our community by sharing the works we love (and what we love most about them) with the BG3 community.
Happy New Year! We have good news—We've re-opened our fic submissions for 2025! 😁🥂
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Last updated: 7 January 2025.
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Please find our AO3 collection of works we've already read here. The Wilted Dreams of Baldur's Gate series (Published 3 April 2024)
A seven-part collection examining Astarion and Tav’s relationship across the game and post-canon. There’s something for everyone in this series with some fluffy slice of life here, a little angst there, and a generous portion of smut.
Thunder Reforged: Rolan x Dammon works (Published 27 March 2024)
What's hotter than a tiefling wizard with a knack for a well-timed thunderwave? Said tiefling wizard having a rendezvous with his tiefling blacksmith paramour, of course.
The Loving Master series (Published 18 March 2024)
A series based on the worst possible version of Ascended Astarion as he masters the art of creating his own vampire spawn cohort and inflicts pain and anguish on them in what he has deluded himself into believing is 'kindness'. Tags include: NSFW; dead dove; sexual trauma.
Too Many Burdens to Bear (Published 15 March 2024)
A story based on the once Archdruid of the Emerald Grove Halsin Silverbough and his lover and partner Kiaran, the author's durge OC. Tags include: NSFW; sexual trauma.
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the-insomniac-emporium · 4 years ago
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Writing Commission Information + Terms of Service
Commission Guide:
A step by step process for commissioning me:
Read Rules/Guidelines: Check over the rest of this page, making sure to thoroughly read every section, especially the rules.
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General Rules:
Be clear. Make sure to fill out the form, and mention anything you want included in the prompt section.
I accept Character x Character Prompts as well as Character x Reader and Character Study prompts. However, I will not write any ships involving underage characters or any involving incest (even pseudo).
NSFW/Smut is okay. I am willing to write most kinks, but you might want to check in with me on specific ones before filling out a form.
AUs are accepted as long as you are clear about what exactly the AU is. Again, I will not write underage characters, so High School AUs are out of the question, but College AUs are fine.
Prompts containing sensitive topics must be marked as such. If your prompt contains any potentially triggering content, such as depression, abuse, or self-harm, you must mention it both in the main prompt and in the “Warnings” section of the form. Even if it’s only a small mention of the sensitive topic, I need this warning. Failing to mark your prompt as sensitive/potentially triggering can lead to me denying your request outright, and repeat offenders can be blocked. Please keep in mind that I am a real person, with real feelings, who has had traumatic experiences in the past. While I am fine with writing these subjects, I need to mentally prepare myself before I can.
I will write dark/yandere content. Nothing is “too bloody” for me. The only thing I will not, under any circumstances, write is non consensual sex.
Fics will be posted on AO3 unless you specifically request otherwise. If you contact me via email, I will also email a copy of the fic to you, in addition to a link to the fic on AO3.
Pricing Guide:
One-Shots/Single Fics: $5 for 500 words, $1 for every additional 100 words. 500 words is the minimum, and anything over 4,000 words might be converted into a multi-chapter fic (which would likely save you money).
Multi-Chapter Fics: $20 for two (2) chapters, with a minimum of 1,200 words per chapter, and $10 per additional chapter. Two chapters minimum.
Alternative Payment Options: Fellow writers/artists can pay for some or all of their commission with an art trade, depending on how large of a commission it is. This is done on a case by case basis, and should be mentioned in your initial message.
Payment:
All payments will be made through Paypal
All payments will be made up front, once I have officially accepted the prompt and confirmed this with you.
I will not start working on your commission until I have received payment, this is to help prevent unsavory activities.
If you are choosing to pay partially with an art/writing trade, you will only need to pay the cash portion before I will start working. However, you will not receive the finished commission until I have received your end of the trade.
Full refunds can be requested up until the commission is completed. If your commission has already been finished and posted, I cannot guarantee a refund for the full amount. Instead, I will attempt to rewrite your request to your satisfaction (if that was the issue). If you are not happy with the rewritten piece, I will refund you for 80% of the commission.
If something changes, and you are no longer able to afford what you have commissioned, and I have not posted it yet, message me as soon as you know! I will cease working and do my best to get you your money back as soon as possible, but I will not be able to pay you for any extra charge made by Paypal itself. Partially written fics will be added to my "abandoned" list, where others can pay a reduced amount to see them finished. If you still intend to pay me, and simply need to postpone the payment, I am willing to set aside a commission for up to 6 months. After that time has passed I will assume you cannot pay and proceed as mentioned above.
Updates:
I will try to give you regular updates on the progress of your pieces, such as "50% done" or "rough draft finished, editing now".
For multiple chapter fics, I will send you each chapter as they are finished, so that you may give feedback and make alterations to the overall plot if you see fit.
If you don't hear from me for over two weeks, please send me an email or message on tumblr. I have a running list of all commissions, but sometimes things get mixed up, regardless of how hard I work to prevent these issues. In the event of a delay, expect to get bonus material as my way of apologizing!
Fandoms:
Overwatch: All characters, including non-playable ones.
Resident Evil: Only characters from Village
Fallout: Characters from 3, New Vegas, and 4, with some exceptions.
Mass Effect: Original trilogy only
Borderlands: All games, limited characters (on a case by case basis).
Far Cry 5: All guns for hire + Faith. Seed brothers are on a case by case basis.
Other: If you like my writing and want me to write about something not listed above, feel free to send me a message on tumblr and ask about it.
Commission Form:
Fandom: What game/fandom are you requesting for?
Pairing (If Applicable): Does your prompt include any ships/pairings?
Characters: What characters do you want to show up in the fic?
Warnings (If Applicable): Are you requesting any sensitive/potentially triggering content?
Type of Fic: Single fic or multi-chapter?
Word Count/Price: How long do you want the story to be? This will determine the price, as noted above in the price guide. If you aren’t sure about this part, feel free to send me a message for clarification.
Prompt: What do you want the fic/story to focus on?
Notes: Is there anything else you want me to know?
Example Form:
Here’s a filled out version of the commission form to use as an example:
Fandom: Overwatch
Pairing (If Applicable): Mercy x Reader
Characters: Mercy, Reader Insert
Warnings (If Applicable): N/A
Type of Fic: Single chapter/oneshot
Word Count/Price: 1,500 Words, $15
Prompt: Mercy comforting a reader who’s had a bad day. Just something warm and fluffy. Please and thank you!
Notes: Gender neutral reader, please.
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nxrthmizu · 5 years ago
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-Lordbug, Robin and Kitty Noir- Chapter Thirteen: In Which The Fun(d) Begins!
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/Part One//Part Twelve/
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A week after the initial MDC debut was the weeks in which a few things would take place. A few small tests that later contributed to the overall marks of their exams would be given, and there was going to be the school’s first fundraiser of the year. 
Each class or club would need to create a booth of some sort, selling whatever they wanted- And the money earned would contribute to whatever sort of trip they could afford from their earnings. 
Now, it was a common thing for Marinette to get extra commissions from the other classes during this time. Theatre club needed someone to do costumes, some other classes that were selling goods needed some posters, and the student council would sometimes ask for Marinette to help organise the event due to her great organisation skill. Numerous people needed things from her- And the great thing was, unlike her class, these people understood that her effort couldn’t just be brushed off as a mere ‘favour’. 
Due to this, Marinette felt really, really excited for the first fundraiser of that year. She was free! She no longer had to work her ass off for the fundraising of her class- Since they had personally told her so. This was how it went: 
“What are we going to do this year?” Rose asked curiously, her eyes beaming with excitement at the thought of the fundraiser- And more importantly, the trip it would later contribute to. 
“A bake sale, obviously.” Alya announced as a matter-of-factly. “That’s what we always do for the first fundraiser.” The girl turned to Lila with a bright grin. “You’ll see, Lila, this’ll be very fun! And by the end of the year, we can always go to great places- Last year we went to New York!” 
Lila’s eyes glimmered greedily as she listened to Alya’s wild recounts of the places they went before. Then she caught the eye of a particular bluenette who was sitting at the end of the class. Her heart darkened at the thought of the trio going to a trip with them- She wasn’t going to let them off that easily. 
“You know, Alya, I’m really excited for the first fundraiser.” Lila begin, pouting. “But I’m afraid the three of them really don’t like me and because of that they might not help during the bake sale, and they might mess everything up!” She whimpered sympathetically. “I really don’t want the whole class to lose their trip just because some people are uncooperative with me.” 
The class murmured in agreement, some of the students going to comfort Lila and some other students sending sharp glares at the three at the back of the classroom. Damian and Chloe both shrugged the glares off, being used to being disliked, while Marinette just pursed her lips and continued sketching in her sketchbook. The glares were plain out ignored. 
“You don’t have to help out for the fundraisers this year.” Alya spat out acidly. “But you won’t be coming for the yearly trip either.” 
Damian shared a look with Chloe as Marinette continued to ignore the class and sketch. “Sure.” He shrugged. “I don’t mind.” He really didn’t- Marinette had informed him that if the class kicked them out of the fundraiser, she had already secured a place for the three of them in the art-drama club alliance. They would be fundraising with another group of their own, and they would go on a separate trip.  
“Where should we go this year?” Rose asked dreamily, thinking of the magnificent trips they had in past years. 
Alya opened her mouth to say something, but closed it again as she searched for a cool place to go in her mind. “Um...” She fumbled with her words. “What about...” She looked around desperately, looking for any sort of idea. 
“You know, that looks like it was inspired by Gotham’s gargoyles.” Damian murmured at the back of the room, pointing at one of the sketches on the page. Marinette giggled. 
“That’s right! I based it off some pictures I found on the internet.” She told him, Chloe humming as she peered at the page. 
Alya snapped her fingers, grinning triumphantly like it was her own idea. “Let’s go to Gotham this year!” 
The class cheered in excitement, and of course Lila didn’t let the opportunity escape. 
“That’s great! We could go meet my childhood friend, Damian Wayne!” Lila smiled happily. “He used to like me, you know?” 
The class fawned the liar once again as the three at the back sighed and ignored the commotion. “Seriously, do any of them have brains?” Chloe scoffed, narrowing her eyes at the idiots that were their classmates. Damian Wayne was actually in their class- And the blonde had just met Bruce Wayne a week ago.  
Damian leaned back into his chair, snorting and feeling glad that he had been kicked out of the class fundraiser. “Obviously not.” 
A knock on the door interrupted the fawning session. Annoyance lined Lila’s eyes for whoever disrupted her moment. A brown-haired girl peered in, eyes brightening when she spotted the bluenette at the back. “Sorry, could I see Marinette please?” 
The bluenette looked up, smiling at the sight of her fellow student. “Tara!” She skipped down the steps of the classroom, avoiding her classmates gracefully, landing at the front of the door, where Tara was patiently waiting. The brown-haired girl gestured for Marinette to lean closer and whispered something in her ear- Something that made Marinette’s eyes light up. “Damian! Chloe!” She called her friends, her giddiness making fury boil in Lila’s heart. The two friends of the bluenette sighed tiredly at each other before joining their excited sunshine friend at the front of the room, both passing by their classmates with a cool aura. 
Tara eyed the two suspiciously. “You sure you trust them, Mari?” She whispered in the bluenette’s ear, making Damian growl defensively. 
Marinette nodded surely, grinning at her friends. “Positive.” 
And so the four students left the classroom, leaving the classmates in rumbling confusion and Lila in boiling anger. 
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“So, what’s this all about?” Chloe raised an eyebrow, demanding an explanation from the bluenette. Damian hummed, already having guessed that it was about the art-drama club alliance. 
“Well, I sort of guessed that Lila would kick us out of the fundraiser, so I talked to the presidents of the art and drama clubs, and we decided to start out own fundraiser!” Marinette grinned. “We’ll get to go on our own trip during summer break, too.” 
“And with Mari planning, we’re going to have the best trip ever!” Tara exclaimed, grinning from ear-to-ear. “It’s going to be awesome!” 
The bluenette smiled. “Chloe’s a pretty good planner, too! She was class president before I was.” 
Tara made a face. “And now that Alya is class president, I hear? Well, I couldn’t care less- But the greatest thing is you finally left that class! Gosh, Mari, they were just taking advantage of you. This year’s trip is going to be so! Awesome!” The brown-haired girl jumped in excitement, pushing the door open to the art room, where a few other students had already gathered. “Alright, guys! I told you all that we’d have some good news to tell today- Marinette’s joining us!” Tara looked at the blonde and the green-eyed boy behind Marinette. “And her friends, too.”  
The students in the room cheered and clapped, delighted that the school’s best artist and planner had decided to join their little gang. 
“Introduce yourselves.” Marinette told her friends with a grin. “Come on!” 
Chloe rolled her eyes. “Chloe Bourgeois.” 
Damian sighed exasperatedly. “Damian Wa-Fu.” 
Tara furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. “Damian Wafu?” 
“Damian Fu.” He cleared his throat, ignoring the sniffled laughs of the two girls behind him. 
“RIght...” Tara nodded. “Anyway, I’m Tara, president of the art club, and here we have members of the drama club. Thanks to Marinette, we’ve called an alliance, and we’ll go on a trip together during summer holidays with our shared earnings.” 
“I’m Madeline, president of the drama club.” A blonde girl introduced, hopping down from one of the cardboard boxes that were piling at the back of the room. “Alright, since everyone’s here, we’re confirming that no one else will be joining or leaving this group until the fundraiser’s all over.” 
Tara nodded, looking at her art club members- The students all nodded and gave thumbs up. 
“Okay, so here’s the plan.” Marinette stepped forward, taking a deep breath. “We’re going to run the usual fundraising events- Bake sales, car wash, maybe a fun fair or two, and maybe, just maybe we might have a little fashion show, since your presidents both asked for it.” The bluenette grinned at the drama and art club presidents, both of which smiled sheepishly. 
“But while we run the usual funding events, we’ll also be preparing for the grand finale.” Tara paused for dramatic effect before announcing loudly: “A play!” 
Madeline nodded. “We’re still getting the script together,” She gestured at the two script writers belonging to the drama club. “And once that’s done, the art club will start putting together sets, backgrounds, costumes, props and all that sort. We’ll also have people from the art club running lighting and backstage stuff while the drama club performs onstage.” 
Damian hummed. “Sounds interesting.” 
Tara nodded her thanks at his interest, smiling at the fact the cold-looking boy had offered his opinion. “Does everyone understand?” 
The art and drama club chorused their ‘yeses’, excitement filling the air with the thought of the play at the end of the year. “That’s great! I’m going to need everyone to come up here and put their phone numbers on this paper, we’re going to create a group chat.” Marinette announced, borrowing a piece of paper and pen from a nearby art student. 
The club members swarmed forward, scrambling around to write their names and phone numbers. “Once you’re done, return to your classes. Tomorrow we’ll be meeting here again to discuss the audition dates for the drama club and the roles for the art club.” Madeline yelled over the noise. “Meeting dismissed!” 
Chloe crossed her arms angrily at the bluenette. “You planned this, and you didn’t tell me?” The girl basically screeched at her bluenette friend, who held her hands up in surrender sheepishly. 
“Sorry.” Marinette apologised. “It was kind of a we-planned-it-last-night thing.” 
“Then why does he know?” Chloe pointed an accusing finger at Damian, who shrugged. 
“I called her last night.” He said nonchalantly. 
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After Chloe had calmed down, she talked to the script writers of the drama club, requesting for a copy of the script, which they happily gave. She made (surprisingly) little criticism, but she requested for them to make a few changes here and there. Damian hung around near Marinette, who was patiently telling everyone to write their phone numbers and names. When all the art and drama club members had filed out, both Damian and Chloe scribbled their phone numbers of the paper, which was then kept by Marinette. 
“Alright!” The bluenette smiled, patting the paper which was in her jeans pocket. “Shall we get back to class?” 
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/Part Fourteen/
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:D I updated! My online classes are killing me, tho. :( Anyway, here’s a chapter! Till next time! 
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greatfcx · 5 years ago
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Rules List for Mobile Users ✨
Last updated: 4/14/25
Hello, I go by Lucky (she/her, 30+) and this is an independent and low activity roleplay blog primarily for the main protagonist of the Star Fox series, Fox McCloud, though it may feature fellow teammates: Slippy, Peppy, Falco, as well as an occasional appearance from James McCloud (borrowing from A Fox in Space and Rayex Visuals for icons) and maybe more to come.  Its canon follows that of Star Fox 64 onward, with some aspects of earlier games, spin-offs, and Super Smash Bros series as well.
Full list of available muses can be found here.
I am selective, though I’m not exclusive to mutuals, as I am a shy bean with a full time job and plenty of other offline responsibilities that don’t give me a whole lot of time to indulge in hobbies such as this. Also, please be patient with me for this same reason.
This blog is AU, OC, crossover, and duplicate friendly. Muses from Super Smash Bros. Series and Starlink welcome, too! Just be sure that you have something listed for your AUs and OCs that I can read up on. Also a note on crossovers: I’m a bit poorly educated outside of Nintendo, so I may need some extra plotting and/or time for research with such muses.
IC=/=OOC, my character’s beliefs are not my own.
I ship with chemistry. Feel free to have your muse flirt if they would, but don’t expect anything to develop before we’ve had a chance to talk and plot out the rest OOC. Some of these mercenaries are a bit fickle when it comes to the subject, though, so be warned lol 
No God modding–that goes without saying. Always ask first if you’re unsure if something’s okay, and I will do the same.
Some adult themes may occur here that may be dark or suggestive in nature, but no outright smut. I will always be sure to tag it appropriately (as “trigger //”, and/or hide it under a “read more” with warnings above. Please let me know if I miss anything!
Watch my tags in prompts and memes, as I may have additional guidelines for them there (how many I'm accepting, what I won't answer, etc.) Also, while I try to practice it myself, I do not enforce reblog karma. I may also use them to indicate which muses any given prompt applies to and are ready to answer them.
Prompts and open starters do not expire! Though prompt reblogs older than a week may need some context with them to refresh me where they’re from, as their context can help me better reply to them.
I don’t stress on length or time. Just do what feels right when the inspiration hits, and I’ll do the same. You may absolutely, but politely, remind me of a thread we have going on. I find the enthusiasm rather motivating, actually. Just keep in mind I basically work and sleep all week, so this blog is pretty low activity. Though to be honest, without prior plotting, I may prefer one-liners or single-para and letting them “snowball” if they will.
I do not condone racism, exclusionist, or homophobia, transphobia, arophobia, biphobia, or any form of harrassment. Bestiality, pedophilia, incest, and any form or level of sexual harassment is also a big no and immediate block. If you see me interacting with anyone like this, please let me know and bring proof, regardless of who you are or who the accused is. I've seen my fair share of slander as well, and I'm not a fan of that either.
Do not drag me into your OOC drama. I may step in if a friend is especially targeted, or there’s been some form of misunderstanding, but only at my discretion.
Do not send me anon hate. If you have an issue with me, dm me about it or it will be ignored at best. Biggest pet peeve is not being trusted to resolve an issue civilly and privately.
I will not interact with those who use AI for their graphics or writing, or those who support its use. Draw and write your shit your damn self or commission a human artist/writer--you defeat the purpose of artistic creation when you let a thieving machine do it for you.
I may doodle fanart of threads, or reblog art memes. Please give this post a like if you’re okay with sharing them elsewhere!
Feel free to drop a like on this post to let me know you read it! Not a requirement, just reassurance to me.
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Most active blogs (in no particular order): valourburdened peacehunted fierycrown amplificed midcna jamck (the rest on the Blog List are on hiatus until further notice)
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spnfanficpond · 5 years ago
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May 2020 Angel Fish Awards and Raffle Reminder!
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No new prizes this month, but there are still a LOT of awesome prizes you can win, including this awesome writer’s helper! (Click here to learn more about this prize!) 
Also, you could win a commission from @queen-of-deans-booty​!! You make your request, and it’s on us!
See the rest of the prizes you could win by clicking HERE.
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Send us the fics that make you wanna bathe in holy water, that make you sob into a pint of ice-cream, that make you squee and giggle like a schoolgirl. This is one of the best ways to shine light on the fics that are near and dear to your heart- the fics that you absolutely love that aren’t talked about enough- the fics that stop you in your tracks- the fics that deserve all the love in the world.
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Not sure if you or the writer is in the Pond? No worries, just shoot us a message (@manawhaat or @mrswhozeewhatsis) or check out our registries and we’ll help you find out.
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Asking followers for opinions
I am really thinking about what to do about money cause things are getting hard for me and my family. This is not only for the time we’re all still under quarantine, but for after that, too. It sucks being good enough at nth and having no degree....#$@#%@#@##!@%^&%*^@#@#
So I thought of mentioning some things I can do (not perfectly but good) and see what fans and other people following me are into and what I can use from my knowledge to my financial benefit at once. Since addressing to areas outside my communities and interests hasn’t worked for me, so far, I thought of trying here. This will cover various fields and the prices won’t go above 3$ if I eventually do it, so this is just a survey for me to see what people want and like. Again, this survey doesn’t apply only to our days in quarantine, because I know people don’t have money now to cover anything past their basic needs, but I still have to try from now, in case I can somehow make sth out of it. Let’s start:
In case of Patreon:
1) I speak Greek and English fluently, so if you are a writer writing around Greek mythology and want some Greek phrase in it or a whole paragraph, I can translate it for you, or if you have translated through Google, check if it’s correct for you.
2) I am a photomanipulator, I have been editing images since I was 9 years old (2003) and got to more professional editing techniques in 2015. I can do graphics for your websites, social media and writeblrs but not for print. (I don’t seem to understand how on earth to pass what i have on my screen on prints exactly as is, with the same colors, shadows etc).
3) Besides the pngs, psds, and other graphics I can do for what I mentioned above, I can also do psds for fanpages or simple personal blogs based on specific themes and aesthetics, like horror, sci-fi, fantasy, gothic etc. (i will speak about fansite graphics with pictures of actual artists included later, when I will talk about ko-fi)
4) I can code in html, css and a bit of javascript, but I can’t build a website from scratch, so I can help you install your tumblr theme or fix any problems that might come up only in case the original coder of your theme is not active on tumblr anymore to help you. In short, I can help with basic coding and correct any mistakes that may occur in codes.
5) I can help with basic photoshop editing. A few months ago I came across an event that showed me that some people, even though there are tutorials on youtube about such things, they don’t like them or they don’t bother watch them for whatever reason, so if you need someone to ask questions or help you guide yourselves through the program, without having to watch a video but by a question-answer situation, I can do that too.
In case of ko-fi (this is less likely to happen cause again I don’t want to be working for free, right now, but it’s a good way for others to see what I am able to do and maybe get a dollar or 2 out of effort before someone starts asking for commissions)(this wil be more like “If you enjoy my work, please consider buying me a coffee”, in order to see more edits, cause I can’t directly be paid from a fanart piece, I don’t feel good about it. Saying sth like “Pay me 1$ for a fanart or gif of an mv“ feels unfair to me. Ko-fi gives you sth more like paying for the artist’s effort or as gratitude):
1) In case you want some graphics for your fansites or rp blogs with an artist attached to it, or an anime character, you can tell me and I can make it (icons, psds, pngs etc) but with RP graphics I will only do anime graphics cause some artists are not ok with being used in RP and I don’t want to get in trouble.
2) If you want gifs of any artist I can do that too as long as you have a link to the video you want and it’s on websites like youtube, vk, dailymotion and vimeo (i am not visiting porn websites to make gifs of nice scenes for your smut but if there is sth on vk, since it’s safer, and I don’t judge people, I can make a gif from a video there too for my writer fellows steamy scenes :3)
That’s all I can think of right now, if you are interested in any of those or have more ideas, like, comment or send me a pm to know and, if I really see an interest from you guys I will open both a patreon and a ko-fi to get started.
If you wish to see what I am capable of in terms of photomanipulation, you can visit my deviantart.
If you want to see my gifs you can go visit my gif tag here.
Graphics, well, if you visit my blogs here on tumblr you can get an idea, like the few graphics I have on my about page on this blog, my writing wip page on my writing blog, or the navigation page of my fanblog of the visual kei band the Valentine.
As for coding, again you can check my tumblr blogs and see how the themes look, after playing with their code a bit and how they differ to their original, the latter of which you can find by clicking the credit marks of their creator on the main page of each blog. Of course, to some themes I only added the pictures of my choice, but for some people that might be hard too, hence why I think I could help in case their themes’ original creator is no longer active on tumblr. If the theme you have, though, had in its rules not to be editted, only add pictures of your choice, I will respect the coder’s wishes and not change a thing, whether or not they are active anymore.
Thank you for your patience. Stay strong and healthy everyone!
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okietokiee · 6 years ago
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The Song of Achilles/Metalocalypse AU
ahh !! I commissioned a friend of mine (who is an incredible artist and specializes in custom/DnD art!! If you’re interested in her work her etsy is MadisonNicoleArt) and she helped me finally create an AU I’ve been obsessed with for a while!
Ok this is going to be pretty long, so bear with me !!
If you’re not familiar with The Song of Achilles it’s basically a retelling of The Iliad by Homer, but from the perspective of Patroclus, the right-hand man of Achilles. It’s a beautiful, magical tale and if you’re familiar with The Iliad the ending is (spoiler)  gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. You spend the whole story knowing what’s coming, and you almost get lost in the enchanting beauty of Achilles’ and Patroclus’ relationship with each other. 
Now when I first got into the Mtl fandom I was surprised there weren’t any Iliad AUs (BUT CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG AND SEND THAT SHIT MY WAY), because Achilles was a beautiful, golden demi-God (sKWIsGAar in a nutshell LOL) and Patroclus his stong, toned, gorgeous (im extrapolating here but...) right-hand-man/partner/lover/soulmate/other half who, though never prophesied by the Gods for greatness, had his own strengths and made his own name for himself following his heart (Achilles ;))
Here are just some ideas I’ve had about this:
Skwisgaar
- Serveta being a promiscuous Queen who has a one night-stand with a lower level God that left immediately. The God’s seed was so strong that after birthing Skwisgaar his mother became incapable of having any more children and she resents him for this. 
- However, Skwisgaar was prophesied by the Gods to become the greatest/quickest warrier of his time with potential to become one of the Gods. His step-father (gentle Tyr) married Serveta and he loves her dearly, though she constantly cheats on him and neglects her only son. 
- Tyr does his best to make it up to Skwisgaar, but obvious damage has been done.
- Skwisgaar’s real father is never revealed and it’s quite popular in town to make theories about which gorgeous God Skwisgaar is the bastard of. (Adonis is a popular choice)
Toki
- Toki being the only son of the cruel King Aslaug, a malevolent leader of a deteriorating village. Toki is a small/weak boy for his age and is constantly beaten, belittled, and humiliated by his father, and therefore has no respect from the village people despite being the rightful heir. 
- He ends up accidentally killing a young bully his age (son of a noble man) in blind rage because he has certain freak episodes (episodes that likely led to his parents fearing/hating him??). (This is almost exactly what happened to Patroclus in TSOA) 
- He’ s exiled from his home, loses his family name, and is sent to be a ward of King Tyr and lives with various other abandoned orphans/exiled princes in Skwisgaar’s father’s rich, plentiful kingdom. 
NOW the fantastic slow-burn begins. Because Toki can’t seem to fit in with the other boys and there are constant rumors about how he beat a kid to death for such petty reasons and the rest of the kids are scared of him and keep their distance. 
aLL BUT SKWISGAAR! (and fuck i keep almost writing Achilles)
Who finds the new foreign boy utterly fascinating and is inexplicably drawn to him. 
Skwisgaar is obviously popular with the fellow boys for he is a tall, strong child destined for greatness, and he basks in this fact. 
Now I see Skwisgaar skipping training/class to wander off and play with a golden lyre in some hidden spot in the nearby woods.
The same spot Toki escapes to to avoid the blatant stares and loneliness. He’s shocked for a moment to see the golden prince lounging serenely on his favorite spot surrounded by flowers. But he’s stopped in his tracks after hearing Skwisgaar’s masterful Lyre playing and is absorbed in the music. He remember how, during his cold lonely years back home, an old wooden lyre was his favorite escape. 
Skwisgaar spots him and is not surprised to see how this young boy is amazed by his playing because everyone is. He’s a Lyre God. But he is surprised when the young boy timidly asks, 
“Cans I tries it?”
No one has ever had the audacity to interrupt him mid-play or the confidence to play anything that could match him. However, he’s amused and has been watching this new kid for a while, so he beckons him over and lets him play a song. 
NOW THIS IS THE MOMENT! The moment Skwisgaar is sHOOK by how Toki’s fingers glide across the instrument and the gorgeous sounds he makes. It’s not exactly like Skwisgaar’s, but it’s something entirely his own. Something gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. And Skwisgaar feels something he has never felt before for any music other than his own. 
And they end up sneaking off often and spending their free time like this, playing Lyre together and barely speaking. Eventually Skwisgaar tells his step-father he has chosen Toki to be his partner/right-hand-man (bc they did that in Greece, forgot what it was called??) and Toki is shocked and happy and can’t believe for once in his life he can be near the first person that’s ever made him so happy in his life. 
Then obviously the growing up together thing !!!
- Toki becomes stronger and truly grows into himself. He’ll never have Skwisgaar’s natural swiftness of foot or affinity for combat, but he’ll be damned if he doesn’t try. 
- Skwisgaar is originally jealous of/shocked/impressed/aroused by how muscular/toned Toki grows up to become, but he constantly lords his impressive height over Toki
There’s so much more I feel is too much to add!!! 
But the other mtl ppl too:
- NATHAN AS ODYSSEUS!! PLS AND THANK
- Murderface or Pickles would actually be a really cool Chiron (a satyr who has trained many Greek heroes)
- Abigail as Briseis !!! (wont talk too much about her role bc TSOA spoilers)
- I’m not sure yet who Charles would be but he definitely has a place in this AU!!!
- mAgNuS iS hECToR !!!ii!!Ii!!
And the boys have so many obstacles in the way of their relationship, society/expectations/responsibilities/themselves. And it’s hard and painful but so worth it as long as they have each other. 
And stuff happens and the Trojan war breaks out...
I have so many thoughts for what happens to them, but ugh it’s too much to put in words almost. Just, I can’t help but think of these quotes from the book?!?! They scream Skwistok to me
“I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world.” ― Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles
“He smiled, and his face was like the sun.” ― Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles
and another quote that i can’t put up bc if i do ever get around to writing this i want it to be a heartbreaking shock bc just thinking about it makes me tear up LOL
Even re-imagining versions of these quotes in their broken english makes my heart hurt !!! 
Just asadasfsd
end rant, I hope to add more to this AU in the future
ANd pls if any of you writers are inspired by these ramblings at ALL pls feel free to write something with this AU. Because i crave Ancient Greek Skwistok fics so much
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cadavhers · 7 years ago
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