#shavri

[softlysilverfountainsfall]

There is almost no way that anyone with an ounce of monarchical political knowledge would believe that Jisa and Treven's marriage came about the way it actually did. The theories must range wildly:

Jisa's mother Shavri used her position, both as King's Own and King Randale's lover, to ensure that her daughter would become Queen Consort if not Queen Regnant. (Very, very possible given the influence of both those positions and even likely, except for the fact that it couldn't be more wrong, Shavri was doing her best to keep Jisa off the throne)

1a. Debate ranges over how much Randale was involved, whether as a co-conspirator to being completely manipulated or too sick to do anything.

2. Randale used his position as King to make Treven marry his daughter so that Jisa would quasi-inherit even if she wasn't Chosen.

3. That one historian who is incredibly right about Vanyel being Jisa's biological father (probably not recorded in the Chronicles) and incredibly wrong about all the conclusions drawn from that. (No, Vanyel, arguably the most powerful person in the kingdom, did nothing to make Jisa queen.)

4. Treven had to marry Jisa to satisfy some court faction that supported her/bloodline traditionalists willing to overlook the out-of-wedlock part if it meant keeping Randale's direct bloodline (joke's on them).

5. Jisa seduced Treven to keep a position in the royal family.

6. What actually happened (which is probably in the Chronicles): two teens in love eloped with complete disregard for politics, they just happened to be the King's daughter and his distant Chosen heir.

[nhaneh]

i was hoping to come up with a clever title for this but none really worked out so uhhhh... Gposing what Nintendon't? with @shavri-ffxiv's Shavri Rajah and @sylaurin's Kabniel Shinespark

[meat-loving-meat]

I think Mercedes Lackey is so real for letting Vanyel question his sexuality after years of identifying as a gay man. I don’t know that I’ve ever read another work of fiction that explores that aspect of the way I experience queerness—the constant questioning, the second-guessing, the wondering. I also think Mercedes Lackey is so real for making a character so unutterably lonely that he forgets where the line is between friendship and romantic love

[shavri-ffxiv]

I love this li'l guy!

[avwalya]

Today is a day to make @shavri-ffxiv smile it's their birthday! 😁 🎉🎁 An thank you @LiraBeeArt on Twitter for the commission artwork!

[outpost51]

About Fithum, Zegan, Stazor & Smith, part II: The Departments

A/N: Finally, a year an some change later, the continuance of this post. Does any of this matter outside of flavor text? Not really, but would it be one of my novels without a bunch of worldbuilding that doesn't go anywhere? Warning: spoilers for Unlikely Adventures.

Acquisitions

As we've previously covered, the Department of Acquisitions was the first in the organization, and still remains the foremost. While their primary focus is finding, cataloguing, and researching the material and immaterial scars left behind by The Deep, as well as hunting down artifacts of import to the overall cohabitation and harmonization of beings on both sides of the Veil, a lesser-known function of Acquisitions is its own department of Hunters — these individuals work hand-in-hand with Praesti and Vigilisi to stop Abominations from wreaking too much havoc on the human population and, less glamorously, document the corpses and collect samples of their remains before total ichor dissolution to better help the organization’s understanding of the creatures.

The organization maintains, at any given time, between 6-10 Hunters, depending on how reckless this batch has turned out to be. It’s a dirty job, and someone has to do it, but that also means only the most feral motherfuckers (Editor’s note: their words, not ours) are willing to do it. The current roster consists of thirteen, the highest number Acquisitions has managed to keep in centuries:

Jean-Baptiste “Jaybee” Lamoureaux of the Devil Runners, who insists his name isn’t the only mouthful he’s got;

Camden Priest, werewolf, stop pretending you threw the ball;

Newenna — provided an obscenity as their surname on their paperwork — Unseelie pixie;

Gixis “the Carver” Unshuz, mosswraith and purveyor of warcrimes;

Bijou Ravette, of vampire clan Nox, who has been kindly reminded to stop using her shadows to steal things from the editor’s pockets;

Vera, parvia thronim, her fall was as anticlimactic as every (Editor’s note: you don’t pay the editor enough to scribe that);

Esit, The Taker of Life, glacial dragon (large, ancient species, she wants emphasis on the large part) and very good at life-taking;

Duncan, a dhampire whose last name is not Donuts;

Elinana, succubus, don’t let the rockin’ knockers fool you (Editor’s note: the editor is so very stressed out, this is supposed to be educational, Exocrux);

Sobris, mediocri potestia, the offense that got him punted may have been nonviolent but boy has he gotten so good at violence since;

Cyraeneus “Cy”, epipelagic merfolk, hobbies include surfing and robbing vending machines;

Knaz Gurram, faun, probably the least feral of the bunch but that’s not a very high bar to clear; and

Hunter-probate, Dillon Monroe, probably fully human, unfortunately fits right in. Hope she has fun.

Resurrections and Immortal Affairs

Working directly beneath Mia in the Department of Resurrections and Immortal Affairs is her crack team of upper management who each handle a cohort of around ten employees but no more than twelve at any given time:

Shavris the Corpsemaker, half high Fae, currently suspended midair for making an unfortunate intern’s lunch dance on the table — her second in command, Duwith Nightshade, is filling in while she contemplates the consequences of her actions;

Wraethik Crow, Seelie highlands troll, very tired of the bridge jokes;

Nerine Hollycockle, dryad, interns are reminded not to touch the oak tree growing randomly in the building unless they have an appointment;

Dogan Deathhand, human and mad about it;

Rakai the Darkheart, also human but living his best life;

Yipris Naxxremis, We Don’t Know What He Is And At This Point We’re Too Afraid To Ask, but the treats he brings the the potluck are scrumptious;

Strogrim the Raised, raised himself, we aren’t sure how but he’s great at his job;

Derys, no last name on file, harpy and happy to be here;

Oreia Panaris, centaur, maintain a safe following distance of Out Of Kicking Range, she startles a lot easier since the microwave incident; and

The newest addition to the team, Damien Lucas, human, a little weird but he’s got the spirit.

Cross-Veil Resources and Research

The primary function of Cross-Veil Resources and Research, or CVR, is to breed a less hostile environment for both sides of the Veil and to facilitate peaceful cohabitation and integration; if you’re not starving and struggling and living in a tent you’re less likely to wreak havoc on the clueless humans, and the human governments are less likely to step in and impose sanctions that will do nothing but create unnecessary tension. CVR itself is divided into several subdepartments:

CV Relations, managed by Exocrux Nightfall, an infernal terror (dragon, medium class, ancient species) who also manages the hiring department for the firm as a whole;

Nutrition Assistance, managed by Brekhar Kane, a dhampire doing his best;

Financial Assistance, managed by Tezor Doomweaver, of vampire clan Nox and sometimes a little too good at acquisition of funding;

Housing Assistance, managed by D’Andrea Foster, a human who sometimes wonders how she ended up here but at least they get dental;

Legal, managed by Povash Mildew, Unseelie pixie who "loves this fucking job so much"; and

Research, Magdalena “Maggie” (Editor’s note: do not call her Maggie, it did not go well but she’s building the editor a new arm, here’s hoping it doesn’t have "dicks for hands" like she threatened) Lovejoy, vampire of the Midnight Descendants clan who is so wonderful and great at her job, she has so many… books, and guns, beautiful antique guns that probably don’t work and very new heavily modified guns she scrapped together at 3pm on no sleep in her office.

Security

Security consists of Tom Smith and roughly two hundred security personnel. No management. It’s just Tom. No, we don’t know how he does it either.

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[finishing-touch]

it me fav catgorl @shavri-ffxiv

[xmimiteh]

What's your role in the tragic play? -X'mimiteh Lhim

misunderstood villain

prepare for an onslaught of both the most dehumanizing and hateful takes, and flood of thirst comments. you are chronically misunderstood. whether or not you're actually evil is debatable. you may be acting out for revenge, to defend someone you love, or even just to protect yourself. you're a pretty jaded person. you don't trust or even really like most people. maybe you did at one point. but that part of you is gone, and you don't go a single day without grieving it. you think a lot about what your life could have been. you're stuck in the past. you're angry and maybe you don't even want to be, but this is the only way you can see to survive. you're open, but less in a trusting way and more like a wound. you don't like to let people see you, but the hurt spills out of you before you can stop it. you're impulsive, even as you try hard to plan and prepare. maybe someday your side of the story will finally be heard. until then, you can convince yourself that being hated is safer anyway.

I did not expect this. Though Mimi was never intended to be a hero, I would rather put her in the role of an anti-hero. She is grumpy, she can be mean and rude - but she has a good heart (she tries very much to hide). Maybe it is just the word "villain" that does not feel right here for me, because as difficult a character she can be, she is not supposed to be a straight up villain. But that is probably making her exactly that - a "misunderstood villain"? Being in a situation, where people do not understand why she acts the way she acts, why she is rude and mean and insulting and feisty. All just to cover up all the hurt and guilt she feels. She is jaded to some point, but still just feels "too much" - and that is her main problem. She cannot deal with that. And that's why she is angry. All the time. The more I think about it, the more it actually might be really spot on? I am confused!

Quiz: >HERE<

Tagges by: @miqojak and @arasnealashandr - Thanks so much for tagging!

Tagging: As I have been on a little hiatus due to my vacation and business trip I totally lost overview of who did that and who not. So, I apologize for anyone who now will get tagged, but has already done it. But I keep on tagging people, because I prefer tagging someone twice over someone not getting tagged at all. Here it goes: @fair-fae​ @avwalya​ @punchelf @lady-lissette @ysandrethedreamer, @kich-rp @candlelethe​ @ink-dreams-ffxiv @limitsbroke @captainkurosolaire​ @zhauric @antlers-and-omens @vulpes-ferus @starforger @miqoquest @gatheredfates @arbiterofthedead @archaiclumina @reconditerune @airis-ray @ahlis-xiv @luck-and-larceny @uldahstreetrat @blackbirdffxiv @riftdancing @cactusxwren @little-birdseeker @azure-seadragon @thorstyr @angelinecarax @miqomonkly @shavri-ffxiv and - as always - everyone who wants do it! Just do it and tag me, so I can read your answers. Really, I would love that.

[zhauric]

What Color Are You: The Stormborn

Asande Stormborn

Oxblood

You are fearless, honest, and you stick to your guns. You pride yourself on your honesty, and on being true to your values even in difficult situations. Others admire your grit, and those who can handle it appreciate your bluntness. Your friendships are ride-or-die, and your loved ones would destroy the goddamn sun for you. To put it simply: you're lowkey punk. Just remember that softness is not the same as weakness, and that it's ok to be a little more forgiving-- toward others, but also toward yourself.

Kaelivh Stormborn

Charcoal

You're smart, analytical, and appear balanced to the people around you. You work hard not to judge others, and to listen carefully before giving advice. For that reason,the people in your life trust you deeply, and listen well when you express an opinion because frankly, you're usually right. This need to appear calm and well-informed can be a little crushing, though-- you don't need to hide your uncertainty quite so often. It's human to need help sometimes, and with all you've done for your loved ones, they would be more than happy to provide it.

quiz

Tagged By: @starforger @luck-and-larceny My thanks for it.

Tagging: @but-first--tea @iona-xiv @airis-ray @cervidaedalus @shavri-ffxiv @fair-fae @sundered-souls @lukelxiv @sasslett @elyon-ffxiv @houserosaire @umbralaether @sarnai-dagra

[chadhunkler]

Nine people I'd like to get to know better

Tagged by @airis-ray !

Last song: (weeb answer) Malevolent (Sukuna) by Daddyphatsnaps

(non-weeb) Coalescence Returns.. by Chris Christodoulou

Favorite color: Orange, but I also enjoy earthy colors, reds, browns, greens.

Last movie/TV show: Movie: Spiderman Across the Spiderverse

Show: Jujutsu Kaisen

Sweet/spicy/savory?: Yes (if I had to order them, Savory > Sweet > Spicy, but I do enjoy some spice)

Relationship status: Single

Last thing I googled: newest spiderman movie (i forgot which one it was lmao)

Current obsession: FFXIV RP and pictures

Tag Nine People:

@iona-xiv @shroudkeeper @shavri-ffxiv @rasenkaikyo @uldahstreetrat @captainkurosolaire @desertdragon @owlincense @amurr-reha @ythealleycat

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa goes without saying but if u see this you can also do it toooooo

[ubejamjar]

Your Result:

lavender

You have a soft heart. Your home is full of little sentimental nick-nacks you've made, been given, or picked up on your travels, and anyone who enters is immediately put at ease by your comforting energy. Your friends know they can turn to you for a cup of tea and a tight hug, or, if necessary, a kick in the ass. At times, you find yourself tending to others more than you do yourself, and you often take on more than you can bear of others' sadness. Just remember-- you are worth the same kindness you show the people around you. They would want nothing less for you.

Tagging just for funzies: @queenieartuna @steampunkbun @marikafoxtail @viiioca @shavri-ffxiv

Feel free to do or not, no pressure 💜

[acutelittlebox]

Nine people I'd like to get to know better

tagged by @archantropy

last song: oh goddess I don't even know I don't listen to music anymore. probably something by Billy Talent? they make good songs like Ghost Ship of Cannibal Rats

favourite colour: PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK

last movie / TV show: well i'm currently watching like 6 ongoing anime but the last one I finished yesterday was Heavenly Delusion. very very good, but definitely wouldn't recommend for those who can't handle SA

sweet/spicy/savoury: spicy food makes me feel gay things in my uwu places

relationship status: poly with 5 gf

last thing I googled: warframe wiki

current obsession: I don't really have an obsession right now, i'm kinda in between things and floundering.. Eminence in Shadow and Shangri-La Frontier have me really hooked and on the edge of my seat waiting for more episodes to be released

tagging: @ahollowgrave @cynthffxiv @airis-ray @selnyam @it-maple-moff @ilikeyoshi @shavri-ffxiv @chadhunkler @finalfantabee

ignore it if you don't feel like it or have done it already ^^

[nhaneh]

miqo'te thinks of nothing but catgirls all day

special thanks to @eriyu, @shavri-ffxiv, and @wildstar25 for letting me borrow their gorgeous WoLs for this <3 hope I did everyone justice!

[shavri-ffxiv]

Time-skip Shavri!

I feel, eventually, she learns to accept her "WoLhood"-- she never asked to be Warrior of Light and wanted to just live a normal life. But hey, with time she rolls with it (what choice does she have?).

Nothing fancy gpose-wise, I just wanted gush over her. ^^;

[avwalya]

Our "Beach Episode" before Dawntrail drops! 🤭

@shavri-ffxiv @nihil242