#some sewer goblins

[volturialice]

Since you post about The Locked Tomb too...You know the rant Mercymorn goes on about how much she wants to put John in acid? Which Volturi guard member would do that about Aro?

oh definitely, DEFINITELY renata!! good one anon

for anyone wondering, the rant anon is talking about goes:

“I hate you all,” said Mercymorn passionately. “I have hated you for millennia … except you, my lord.” “Thanks,” said God. “I merely want to put you in a jail,” said his Lyctor, now meditative, “and fill up the jail with acid once for every time you made a frivolous remark, or ate peanuts in a Cohort Admiralty meeting, or said, ‘What would I know, I’m only God.’ Then at the end of a thousand years, you would say, ‘Mercy, I have learned not to do any of these things, because I hated the acid you put on me.’ And I would say, ‘That is why I did it, Lord. I did it for you, and for your empire.’ I often think about this,” she finished.”

(and if you were looking for a sign to read the locked tomb books here it is)

[lirotation]

"Future" of the "past/present/future" set...yes...still struggling with the "past" one.

This can be THE HC for my CP.

Just some musing after the cut.

Castle by the sea

Mortal Astarion X F!Tav

There stood a castle perched atop a seaside cliff, its imposing walls shrouded in mystery, for none knew who resided within its walls for years on end. Until one fateful day, when a band of merchants, hotly pursued by a bloodthirsty pack of orcs, found themselves with no recourse but to pound upon the castle's iron-clad door, begging for sanctuary.

Oh, how the bards still sing of that day! A vision emerged from the castle's depths - a beautiful couple, the lady's smile warm as the sun, while her lord was a whirlwind of violence, effortlessly slaying each orc until the last lay dead at his feet. The merchants scarce had time to blink before he returned, drenched in the crimson tide of his foes.

From that day forth, it became known that a well-spun tale could earn a traveler a hot meal and protection from the castle. Come the following spring, a humble inn arose nearby, and people staying there could spot the lord and lady strolling hand-in-hand along the coast, their laughter carried aloft on the sea breeze.

Five years later, that solitary inn had blossomed into a village.

A decade more, and the village had grown large, its streets bustling with life. Until one cruel winter when a ravenous band of goblins descended, intent on raiding the peaceful hamlet. But the dreaded couple painted the streets crimson with goblin blood. In gratitude, the villagers swore fealty. They offered an annual tribute and was accepted by the benevolent lady as tax. The funding was used to build a school and extensive sewer system by the lady, while her lord marked the law. His iron hand dealt justice, his judgments always stern, yet fair.

And so the village became a town.

Fifty years on, the first college and grand libraries were constructed, a port arose - all from the bounty of the beloved couple's governance.

And so the town became a city.

One hundred summers had come and gone when citizens would occasionally spy the couple amid the market crowds, the lord whispering some quip that sent his lady into peals of unrestrained, un-ladylike laughter.

Yet, a seed of disquiet took root - for while their elven lord remained ever virile, their human lady now bore the creases of age upon her face. Murmurs arose, questioning why the pair had not produced an heir. Scandalous rumors spread like wildfire - that she was barren, unfit to give him a child. Ambitious maidens of every race saw their chance and shamelessly propositioned the lord. It was even whispered that the lady herself had begged her lord to slay these brazen girls. Until at last, an assassination attempt was made upon the lady, some seeing it as a chance to help their lord shed his "unwanted baggage."

The lord arrived on time, and the look he gave the crowd chilled them to the bone.

Then, upon the next dawn, citizens looked up to see that the castle by the sea, was by the sea no longer.

_________

Yeah, still the timeline where she traded her fertility for a cure for him. Career is more important! They founded a city together =D

[flagbridge]

Lego Phantom of the Opera menorah.

Hanukkah isn’t for a few months but I couldn’t wait any longer to reveal this. I’ve made custom Lego mini figures of ALL NINE principal characters from POTO, with of course our main sewer goblin as the Shamash (mask by @differenceenginegirl).

For some (Phantom, Christine, Raoul, and Carlotta), I even have multiple costumes.

COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN! Please DM me or visit my etsy store:

[monstersdownthepath]

Monster Spotlight: Slime Naga

CR 9

Neutral Evil Large Aberration

Bestiary 6, pg. 199

As if the world beneath the cities of Golarion wasn't wretched enough, what with filth-eating beasts the size of oxen and toilet-licking little goblins (whew look at those old articles! so succinct! so small! so lacking. i should retouch them), to say nothing of more mundane hazards like the ever-present Filth Fever or swarms of carnivorous vermin, sometimes things even worse come a-slithering in to make the winding sewers and filthy cesspits their homes. Slime Naga are a subspecies of Naga, human-headed snake people with powerful sorcery inherent in their very blood, but unlike most Naga, who drape themselves in finery and tend to view themselves as tenders or stewards of the magical arts, Slime Naga are vile and violent predators who gleefully feed on the easily-missed and concoct depraved schemes from their lairs deep within cesspits and sewer lines.

The book goes into unfortunate detail about how Slime Naga greatly enjoy sunning themselves in shafts of light shining into their putrid wading pools, and how their slimy, waste-colored bodies are almost impossible to spot as they slither through wastewater, but it's only in Adventure Path: Hell's Rebels: A Song of Silver where you'll find any actual lore about their goals and motivations. All naga desire knowledge, and Slime Naga in particular enjoy any knowledge that gives them leverage over another being; they'll spend hours picking through garbage and listening to the crowded streets above to find nuggets of information that could be turned into blackmail, but as soon as they've established themselves in their under-kingdoms, their need for knowledge spurs them to become kingpins of the underground, creating spy networks or even entire guilds of criminals... intersped with unfortunate lackeys pressed into service, if only to avoid being eaten by the inhuman monster.

Slime Naga are not enslaved by their hunger for human flesh, willing to use potential meals as lackeys and tools until they're only good for lunch. These poor victims are kept in line with either threats of force or the use of Charm Person, which the slime snake has access to thanks to its magical prowess: that of a 7th level Sorcerer. This gives them seven spell slots each of levels 1 and 2, and five 3rd-level slots, and they've got some goodies in there! Charm Person to stock their lairs with "willing" guests, as mentioned, Grease and Hydraulic Push to get people into the sewer soup they make their lairs in (I can't imagine the Naga's Hydro-Push as anything but a stream of mucus, sorry), Mage Armor to raise their AC from 24 to 28 alongside Invisibility for additional defense on top of that, Magic Missile for reliable, unavoidable damage... and in their 3rd level slots, Stinking Cloud for crowd control and Lightning Bolt for crowd dispersal. All of this is made worse by the fact the naga can hork up globs of sticky Spit as a 30ft ranged touch attack, gumming the target they hit and sticking them in place, leaving them vulnerable to being swarmed by the naga's minions or battered by its spells.

Fighting a Slime Naga is unpleasant, to say the least, and even getting to one is a slog as it forces its minions to build traps and obstacles to shield its lair... and calls yet more from the scum of the world into its service. Slime Naga aren't just named for their coat of mucus, but because each one of them is an Ooze Master, capable of seizing control of any Ooze within 100ft and puppeting them like a limb. Unintelligent Oozes--which comprises a good 80% of the creature type--are controlled without offering a save, but intelligent slimes can prevent the control by succeeding a DC 19 Will save, something most of the specimens between CR 1 and 10 can't succeed without some serious luck on their side. The naga has a strict HD limit to how many Oozes it can control at once, but this "strict" limit is 22, allowing it to control a veritable army of lesser goops like Giant Amoebas and enact all forms of strange plans inlving shapeshifting infiltrators, mass murder and manipulation, kidnapping plots, or industrial runoff. Their love of ooze is a boon when they find themselves contending with other naga for territory, as the Ooze's mindlessness renders them impossible to deceive or control with the magic that other naga typically employ to cow others into submission, ironically making these bottom-rung naga incredibly threatening to other "behind the scenes" manipulator types that rely on mind-bending magic.

With a 22 HD limit, a Slime Naga can place Oozes posing a very significant threat to the party between itself and them, and can even control Oozes far more powerful than itself and still have enough HD left over to command smaller blobs! Note that the Black Pudding and Proto-Shoggoth, among others, can replicate uncontrollably; this would normally be dangerous for the Slime Naga, as it has a limited pool it can control over, but even intelligent Oozes cannot bring themselves to directly attack a Slime Naga. Ooze Master is unambiguous in its language: Oozes, no matter what, will never attack a Slime Naga, even if it is directly their enemy, which may yet lead to interesting conundrums where the party is sought out by an unlikely ally to remove a naga from the sewers...

Or an even more unique conundrum in which the use of a Slime Naga is the only way for a lower-level party to overcome an Ooze of a power level that's impossible for them to contend with on their own (note that all of these Oozes fall within the 22 HD limit, and none of them pass the DC 19 save automatically). Useful, since Oozes cannot resist any command given to them by the naga, even self-destructive ones... Just make sure the naga IS on your side, or you've essentially handed them a doomsday weapon!

You can read more about them here.

[darkelfguy]

In the autumn of 2002, Morrowind's first expansion, Tribunal, was released to the public, introducing a new city, the capital of Mournhold to Morrowind's game-world. But under than thin veneer, Tribunal was at heart a massive dungeon mod, with a labyrinth of interconnected dungeons, from sewers to crypts, Daedric shrines, Dwemer halls, and more.

That old-school dungeon delving design was somewhat passable in 2002, but under the harsh light of the modern day, Tribunal's dungeons are an exhausting experience, lacking detail and distinction.

Today's Mod of the Day aims to modernize those old Tribunal dungeons, for today we're showcasing the massively sprawling dungeon overhaul mod The UnderCity by Lord Zarcon.

Covering over 40 of Tribunal's vanilla dungeon interiors, The UnderCity is the largest overhaul for Tribunal's dungeons to date, vastly reworking and rebuilding huge swathes of the sewers and ruins beneath Mournhold.

No longer bland and anonymous caverns, you'll now discover epic vistas on your journeys through the UnderCity, massive ruinous halls, verticality-inducing chambers, forbidden and forgotten shrines, fortified goblin outposts, and much, much more.

Not only does the UnderCity overhaul the dark depths beneath Mournhold, but it also expands it, with some dozen new interiors for you to delve through, promising new encounters and new treasures for you to discover!

This is by far and away the largest dungeon mod of the 2024 Morrowind Modathon Modding Competition, and it is a beautiful and atmospheric makeover of a long neglected part of the vanilla game.

To say the least, if you're planning to play through the Tribunal expansion, it is an absolute must-have!

[vividviolence]

Alright after having played the entire campaign & indulged in a bit of the postgame, here's my current rankings for every stage & boss in antonblast! via this tierlist right here

My thoughts on each individual stage will be under the cut, ordered from favorites to least favorites :]

The Levels...

I feel like Pinball Mire and Mad Mall are overall fine levels dragged down by a single really annoying gimmick or two. This is to say that the pinball is the single worst transformation in the game and I found the time limits & trash goblins to be a fuckin' chore.

Bomb Candy Mines and Cinnamon Springs really only have the crime of not being as interesting as later stages. They're largely good & fun to go back to, but I'd easily pick something like Mysterious Glasshouse due to their environments not being as cool to me.

Devilled Gardens is a really fun stage thematically but having to sit through Moonits' dialouge every single time I replay the stage kinda kills a lot of its replay value, & while I think the timer mech is a really really fucking cool setpiece it's pretty boring mechanically.

Boiler City is a really solid introduction to the game! Not much more to say, outside of the bombastic chase sequence at the end it doesn't really seek to blow your balls off too hard- which is good imo. it makes a strong first impression & does what it seeks to do well.

Same can largely be said about Crimson Factory, but it gets to be slightly higher up because it has damn good music and my favorite paul location in the game.

Outside of the grindrail sections The Mysterious Glasshouse is an overall solid stage. It maybe goes on for a bit too long, but each mechanic it introduces is used well enough that I'll give it a pass :]

Slowroast Sewer has some of my favorite mechanics out of any stage. The water, the sewer shark, the rat enemy, all of these are fun to play around & master.

I dunno if I'm in the minority but I fuckin' love replaying Hell Manor. I LOVE when games bring back every previous mechanic and force you to use em in new ways, and Hell Manor exceeds at that with flying colors!

Big Bath. Probably the single most unique stage in the entire game, still insane to me that they had the balls to just actually send you to non-euclidean poolrooms hell. I also love that while it's clear the stage isn't trying too hard to take itself seriously, it also isn't too much of an explicit parody either. The weird fucked up geometry is played pretty straight, and really the only comedic elements are The Duck(s) and the fakeout at the end.

And finally, for my favorite Antonblast level, Concrete Jungle!!!! I love Concrete Jungle so fucking much. The music, the enemies, the gimmicks, the stage concept, all of these come together to make the most solid gameplay experience in the entire game for me. It's the absolute platonic ideal of what an Antonblast stage should be imo...

Shit I still have to talk about the bosses.

Okay fuck I spent so much time talking about each individual stage that I'm just gonna shoot each boss rq. h

Brawlbuster does a fine job as an introductory boss, but outside of that he really doesn't have much going for him. Hey, at least his animations & design are cool! I respect him but do not feel much for him.

Probably unpopular opinion but outside of the third phase I found Ring a Ding boring. Didn't really dig his first phase track & I think the fact that he's literally just a massive bell with eyes is kinda lame for what's meant to be the penultimate boss of the game. Third phase was sick as hell though I'll give him that!

I like maulbuster :] unfortunately the way her fight changes your ui was really really confusing and I had to spend several attempts just figuring out how I was supposed to damage her. there was a short period where I legitimately thought I had to attack the bullets instead of dodge them! It was confusing! Once you get a handle on things the fight's fun & pretty easy though

I don't have much to say about smallbuster other then she's cute & her fight is fun :]

I love Freako Dragon. Big pachinko ball dragon... honestly high contendor for my favorite design in the whole game. Really his fight would be higher if it was just easier to control anton during the second phase, that's like the one thing I don't like about it.

Tallbuster is my favorite of the bossbusters. I should probably swap him and freako but I think he deserves to be in the top 3 :] anyways his weakness is very clearly conveyed, his attacks aren't too too hard to dodge, and really he just lacks any glaring flaws imo. He's like THE antonblast boss to me.

I'm not fucking talking about every phase of satan but it's a really damn good ending to the game. first phase busts your balls appropriately well & the following phases are all compoundingly intense, but not really in an overbearing way. it's good boss yes yes

Jewel Ghoul fucking rules. 10/10 design, 10/10 theme, 10/10 attack patterns, he's very deserving of the placement of best antonblast boss to me.

Anyways wow that's all. I don't have a way to end this. I'm tired. lol

[hollowsart]

Back to thinking about if my spiderverse was a video game..

Thinking rn about like.. it being a low-poly type that is like.. reminiscent of some older Spider-Man games, like the N64 (high-key) or PS2 (low-key).. have a less realistic art style to save on resources and time.. but low-poly Acedia and Otto would be so cute to see!!

voice acting could be optional, but I do like the idea of there being some voice lines here and there.. ough it would be so cool and fun.. getting to jumping around and interact with various characters and explore a very green and lush NYC while beating up some random thugs, doing stealth missions, and detective work, too, while hearing Acedia and others speak.. Maybe not full voice acting. That'd be too much.

alternatively it could be like Undertale's "voices" where each character has a distinctive sound-byte that plays when their text is rolling. (forgot what that was called exactly)

Plot: black inky spots opening up all across NYC and you, Acedia, need to figure out who-- or what-- is causing them and figure out how to fix this. Going around NYC to help some NPC's and engage with others of her Rogues Gallery to gather enough information to find The Spot and take him on.

Some boss fights I can imagine happening:

Green Goblin: Run from him while hopping from car to car during rush hour. It's a Father-Son bonding moment as Hobby tosses little pumpkin grenades out at you as he rides on his dad's back. You're there for target practice, but don't worry, those pumpkins are duds.

Electra: Subdue her and get her to calm down. You gotta dodge her attacks and solve some puzzles to tire her out! (that's a pun.. implying what you're gonna trap her with)

Lizard: Chase Curt down in the sewers to take him back to Martha for a cure. Solve puzzles to get through the maze, unlocking valves and fending off rats and floods.

Rhino: Steer her out of the way of civilians and traffic while directing her towards the beach. The sand will surely slow her down and stop her impromptu rampage!

Mysterio: Play a little game of cat and mouse with him and he'll give you what you came for. His parlor is full of tricks and traps, but also plenty of spots for you to hide and swing from, as well as plenty of mannequins and illusions for you to swipe at! All the while, the marvelous Mysterio is enjoying this little game. He'd been waiting for your next visit for awhile, after all. Please, visit him more often. ;)

The Spot: Final boss of the game. Your job is to subdue him and get him to go back to his dimension. Attack the hands that come out of the portals he makes and avoid the larger portals where he comes charging out from. You can distract him with objects in the vicinity that make noise to give you a chance to land some good kicks.

Not a boss, but neat little mini-event things that ties into the story and makes things a little more fun and interactive:

Vulture: A reskin of Rhino, except this time, you control Vulture and have to maneuver around through the skyscrapers and obstacles to get to your destination. Otto is unavailable, but Grandpa Toomes isn't and helps to drop you off at a particular warehouse.

Eagle-Eye Swarm: Mini mission that requires taking out a swarm of Eagle-Eye bots sent out by J. Jonah Jameson to try and capture video and photo evidence of you. He's always trying to get a clear shot of the so-called 'Cryptid Crawler'.

Doc Ock: Wanna unlock a new skill? If you have enough Sloth Tokens, you can head back over to Otto and take him on! He's got a few little courses and challenges set up, too, to test your skills and teach you some new tricks.

Post-Game fun:

Mad Jack: Like a reskin of Green Goblin, but hard mode and is unlocked in the post-game. The pumpkins aren't duds this time around, so watch out!

Rematches! You can take on the many bosses again whenever you want, but they'll be more of a challenge this time around! I hope you're ready!

Maim: Bonus Boss Battle. Watch out for those webs, claws, and that wicked bite! Maim is fast and strong, and is causing trouble in the name of revenge against Sai.. They're very hung up about that. Your job is to survive and wear Maim down. There's 3 stages to this fight: 1) Laboratory Brawl, 2) Ventilation Maze Chase, 3) Final Fight on the roof. (a somewhat comedic ending where once defeated, the symbiote bails on Cagney Kasady cuz it got bored, leaving them to be apprehended.)

Secret bonus playable character!

Ferrol: If you've collected every secret Love Monkey Plush hidden around the game, you'll unlock the ability to play as Sai ( @bunny-j3st3r ) and Ferrol. This adds some fun new dialogue for the bosses when challenged. (unlocking this unlocked a bonus boss battle post-game (vs Maim)! also, you can swap between the two characters by visiting Otto's place where you'll find Sai hanging out in his lab and helping him with symbiote research)

There would be a 2 player mode, too, where you could play as both Acedia and Sai/Ferrol with custom cut-scenes and dialogue, too. Difficulty might be upped a little bit, too.

[shaniacsboogara]

Hey Watcherinas!!! Do you enjoy watching Watcher content??? Do you enjoy posting and chatting about Watcher content online??? Would you be interested in rewatching an underrated Watcher show TOGETHER and posting about it as we go??? Then hoo boy, do I have the idea for you. Introducing...

SDNDND SUNDAYS

Every Sunday (starting Sunday, May 21st) we'll watch an episode of my personal favourite underrated Watcher series, 'Social Distancing and Dungeons and Dragons' and make some silly little posts and memes about the ep!

Why should we watch SDNDND?

Whether you're into DnD or not, SDNDND is an awesome, silly little series where Shane's storytelling really shines. As the Dungeon Master, Shane gets to guide the players (Ryan, Steven, and Katie) through a mystical fantasy world, and play a plethora of enigmatic characters who encounter the heroes along their journey. The party consists of Stephanos CoffeeBean (Steven Lim), a halfling cleric with a tragic past, a banging bod, and a heart of gold, Quezza (Katie Leblanc), a half-orc fighter with a super cool scar who's a total badass, and Steve (Ryan Bergara), a half-elf bard and little bastard (/pos). Throughout the series, the cast all grows into their characters, generating some genuinely emotional acting moments and hilarious shenanigans. If you enjoy the humour and storytelling of Puppet History, you might just love SDNDND.

Schedule

We're hoping to watch an episode of the show every Sunday. Each episode is roughly 25-35 minutes in length. The proposed schedule is as follows:

Sunday, May 21: EP 1: Social Distancing D&D • The Quarantine Games

Sunday, May 28: EP 2: How to Kill a Troll • The Quarantine Games

Sunday, June 4: EP 3: Ryan Serenades a Gnome • The Quarantine Games

Sunday, June 11: EP 4: Bergara Guitara Bird Battle • The Quarantine Games

Sunday, June 18: EP 5: Descent Into the Sewers • The Quarantine Games

Sunday, June 25: EP 6: Ryan Goes on a Murderous Rampage • The Quarantine Games

Sunday, July 2: EP 7: Deathbed Confessions • The Quarantine Games

Sunday, July 9: EP 8: Season Finale: Revenge of the Goblins • The Quarantine Games

If you're too busy to watch an episode on a scheduled day, it's no problem!!! Feel free to watch the episodes at your own times throughout the week as well, whatever works best for you!!! I personally will be posting some silly memes and things about each episode as we go, and would love for you all to join in (Almost treating it like a new Watcher release lol). This show is one of my favourites, and I really hope this can help some more people find it and get people talking about it again!!! Whether you play DnD or not, I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy this series!!! See you Sunday!!!

[oscarsasylum]

(breaks chains) I CAN BE AUTISTIC ABOUT TAKARAZUKA PHANTOM

@partymeow since it’s going to be undoubtedly long I had to make a post instead of a reply so here it is! im gunna start talking about erik on each one because hes special like that.

its gunna be a bit long:( guess how many times ive said the word love in this thread

Bonus sketch for how I differentiate each adaptation via my style :3

Takarazuka Phantom 2004

Wao Youka’s Erik is, to me, remarkably one of the more serious ones compared to the rest of the takarazuka adaptations of phantom. He reminds me a lot of the 1990 phantom film with Charles Dance! How both of them appear so serious but has probably laid out billions of traps around the opera to prank people and can be quite witty. Wao Youka’s Erik is my favorite just because I’m a sucker for that dynamic wherein person A is cold towards everything else except for when it comes to everything about person B. He looks like he’d buy (or steal) a ton of what Christine just off-handedly mentioned she wanted to get once. I absolutely love how there’s a lot of moments wherein Erik just looks lovingly and proudly at Christine and that’s why 2004 has such a special place in my heart.

Out of bias I think that the best Erik and Christine chemistry still goes to 2004. There’s something about the way Hanafusa Mari and Wao Youka acted out on stage that just sits so perfectly with me. Before the climax, the way they’ve interacted on stage just made it seem as though Erik and Christine actually had some mutual feelings towards each other.

While probably unintentional there were several times wherein the characters actually shed a few tears on some really important scenes and I thought that made the performances all the more immersive because you can actually see the deep emotion that they’re feeling on that moment.. like Christine during My True Love :3

Also! For me, it also has the best Alain Cholet! Suzuka Teru gave him so much life, he’s so full of expression and just overall funny.

Takarazuka Phantom 2006

My second favorite Takarazuka Erik is one acted out by Haruno Sumire. To me, her portrayal of Erik makes him twice as angry as Wao Youka’s Erik. I saw him as a ticking bomb, a loser sewer goblin with anger issues. I absolutely LOVED when he shouted at Gerard to leave his lair in anger, because instead of him demanding him in a firm tone to leave, he quite literally SHOUTS at him and that was just (chefs kiss). Instead of full on appearing like a sopping wet dog after his owner left, he just stands there like a pouting little child and that was just hilarious to me. She’s got a bit of that ALW Erik in her.

I decided to put it here since she played both in 2004 and 2006, but I absolutely adore Izumo Aya as Carlotta! When I first watched the 2006 adaptation I didn’t expect to see her there (since it’s a different troupe) but I’ve always loved how she acted out Carlotta with the perfect amount of snarkiness and comedy so its a pleasant surprise!

Takarazuka Phantom 2011

The most hilarious transition from the angriest Erik to the youngest looking and emotional Erik. Ranju Tomu’s Erik looks like the direct descendant of Wao Youka’s Erik but instead of being serious and cold he is just up there on the sog factor. I absolutely love the carmen sabotage in 2011 because it really set the standard to make that moment as chaotic and silly as humanly possible and I’m so in for it; like Erik literally came out of the FLOOR. Ranju Tomu has such a fantastic voice too, not to say every actress who played Erik didn’t (they’re all so amazing), but I felt it to my core whenever she sings. 

His entire character plus the more stoic and cold Gerard of Sou Kazuho makes for such an interesting dynamic. I’ve never seen an adaptation portray him so serious, and I mean that positively:3

Takarazuka Phantom 2018

THE soggiest Erik out of all the takarazuka adaptations. Nozomi Fuuto’s Erik is by far the funniest and most pathetic one yet because of how emotional he is. Everytime something happens to him he just looks like the last panel from that ‘is that your fursona? thats cringe’ meme format. I just absolutely LOVE how miserable he is whenever he’s on stage. He’s always on the verge of crying and that just makes him all the more loveable. The mommy issues on this one is CRAZY! The way Nozomi Fuuto put so much expression into Erik is so cool, it was so clear what emotions he was going through.. even the really complicated ones like confusion and conflict (and most importantly, smitten).

Absolutely love Maaya Kiho as Christine! I just thought that the way she played her was so cute! She was so pretty and she really rocked that feeling that Christine really was just an honest and kind gal with no bad intentions whatsoever.

There’s also the beautiful improvements in costumes and stage effects and it was such a treat to see. Absolutely loved the special rendered intro of the show.

But that’s the end of my little autistic rambling! Thank you for asking, it was such a pleasure! I really can’t rate which is the best because each of the takarazuka adaptations are special in their own way. each adaptation is like the same size of cake on the table for me and im wearing a little bib and holding up my fork and knife

[critter-genfic-events]

Canon Divergent AU Recs!

This week, we have canon divergent AU recs! A dozen different what-ifs to explore below the cut - and as ever, if you like them, remember to comment or kudos!

Catch A Falling Star by Rainydaydecaf (32921,Mature) Warnings: Feeblemind Pairings: Beauregard Lionett/Yasha Nydoorin, Essek Thelyss & The Mighty Nein

The Nein find a feebleminded Essek down in the sewers along with the beacon.

Reccer says: It's got a great spotlight on each of the Mighty Nein as they interact with the feebleminded drow - from Fjord babysitting him and Kiri to Beau giving him a haircut - and feels true to the characters and the world

pressure cracks by BananasofThorns (10271,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Fjord & Caleb Widogast

Fjord is a student at Solstryce Academy. Professor Ermendrud requests a private meeting with him.

Reccer says: It's got echoes of Fjord and Caleb's dynamic in the pirate arc, combined with scourger Bren

The Star and the Wildflower by devil_seabird_king (ShaaKi) (8173,Teen) Warnings: suicidal thoughts Pairings: Caduceus Clay & Essek Thelyss

A young Essek is becomes friends with a young Caduceus Clay

Reccer says: This is a combination that doesn't get enough love, so it's fun to imagine what they'd be like as childhood friends

A Whisper On My Shoulder by EssayofThoughts (251169,Mature) Warnings: Major Character Death Pairings: none

Percy's not the only member of his family to survive the Briarwoods' attack. He's just the only one to do so alive.

Reccer says: A true epic that imagines Cassandra as a ghost by Percy's side throughout the initial parts of Vox Machina's journey. Amazingly well thought out

some ever after no one could predict by QueenWithABeeThrone (15343,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Leofric/Una Ermendrud

Over thirty years ago, Una Ermendrud went into the Feywild and met a satyr named Garmelie. thirty years later, Caleb reunites with his godfather.

Reccer says: I love how practical Una is in this, and how that practicality cuts through the feywild magic.

both my broken hands are true by quothhh (1805,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Veth Brenatto & Caleb Widogast

In a world where Yeza was taken by the goblins instead of Veth, Caleb and Veth manage to meet anyway.

Reccer says: It's got some killer lines and also a great example of the Caleb and Veth friendship

watch my back, and keep the blade by jadeandquartz (3553,Mature) Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death Pairings: Orym & Imogen Temult

Laudna permanently dies. Imogen and Orym head after Otahan for revenge

Reccer says: An amazing bit of angst

You Think You Can Rid Yourself Of Me So Easily? by sparklegem (3724,Mature) Warnings: Hurt no Comfort Pairings: none

Percy's cursed weapon is not as easy to get rid of as they think.

Reccer says: I liked it

to know that this war was winless by quanshi (burningdarkfire) (834,Teen) Warnings: none Pairings: Beauregard Lionett & Caleb Widogast

Beauregard meets Bren for lunch

Reccer says: I love scourger Bren vs. Beauregard fics, and this is a lovely little taste

The Fool and the Soldier by mare_astrorum (200,000+,Mature) Warnings: None Pairings:

Mollymauk Tealeaf survived the Mighty Nein's encounter with the Iron Shepherds on Glory Run Road, but a short time later, a spirit began hunting him, claiming that he stole his body.

Reccer says: One of the most insane things Matt dropped during the wrap-up was where the campaign might have gone had Molly survived. This is such a wonderful exploration of the concept of the Tombtakers as reoccurring enemies and Molly still with the party that is wonderfully IC, extremely detailed, and a lot of fun. It's going to be a long one and it's ongoing, so buckle in.

Magic Jar by Anonymous (3211,Teen) Warnings: none Pairings: none

The mighty nine, if Caleb was a soul in a magic jar

Reccer says: It's a fascinating premise and an amazing thing to think about

you'll let it go by pigflight (1590,Teen) Warnings: major character death Pairings: Delilah Briarwood & Laudna

What if Delilah convinced Laudna to take the shard?

Reccer says: wonderfully angsty and delicious

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[monsterbachelors]

Welcome to Dawncrest!

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The air is filled with the smell of car exhaust and petrichor. You cough as the strong fragrances nip at your lungs. If the pollution doesn't kill you, rampant nicotine abuse by the citizens surely will.

Like a strange mockery of clouds, Zeppelins float across the dark sky. Some of them have commercials on their sides, while others remain voiceless - probably another way for the bourgeois to admire the exotic mundane lives below.

The metal flyover shakes dangerously as a high-velocity train shoots through the city. For a moment, the clanging drowns out the chatter around you. A few passers-by seem offended by the unwelcome interruption in their conversation and so they give the train a murderous scowl. When the machine disappears beyond the corner, the chitchat continues without a care.

Dirty water in a puddle splashes as a family of well-fed rats runs across the street. Their brown fur glistens like that of a show champion horse. A child points at the rodents but their parent only rolls their eyes. Some dogs bark and run after the would-be snack. The rats, however, are quicker than pinschers - squeezing through a sewer gate, they disappear into the maze of tunnels below the city.

In the middle of a traffic jam, a goblin leaves his car and behind to yell quite creative invectives at another driver. He almost drops his cigar angrily gesticulating. The reason for his outburst seems to be a kobold, who's too high on illegal snuff to comprehend the present moment. The furious goblin begins to yell even louder until he shoves the other driver. The kobold sways on his weak legs only to fall to the ground and immediately fall into drug-induced slumber. It will be hours before he wakes up. You want to watch the scene unfold when somebody bumps into you. The elegant dwarf quickly apologizes and continues walking while staring at something high in the sky. Curious, you follow his gaze:

Lomelia, arguably the most famous celebrity of the decade, is advertising a grape-flavoured soda. Her sinful beauty stares at the citizens from a large billboard hanging on the front of Amber Food&Drink headquarters tower. The longer you stare at the purple-haired diva, the more you're certain her teary, silver eyes are blinking... Sirens are banned from being in commercials, unfair advantage and all that noise. Lomelia is only half-siren - at least that's what her legal team claims. So if you think that her eyes on a billboard are moving, you're most definitely mistaken and there is not an ounce of siren magic involved.

Dawncrest is a city of dreams - both reveries and nightmares.

You shake yourself awake from those thoughts. Pondering the honey trap that is Dawncrest has left your mind blank. There was something you were supposed to do...

Where in Gods' name were you going?

-> Dawncrest University of Technology and Science, Department of Chemistry

Despite his rather imposing appearance, there is nothing scary about Professor Minghao. Unless you're confidently incorrect about science, that is. Being one of the nagas, he's faced his fair share of prejudice, which led him to confine himself to musty textbooks, chemical reagents and student papers to grade. And that, in turn, led the naga to become the youngest professor in the history of Dawncrest. He's very knowledgeable in many subjects... Sadly, Minghao tends to believe that no one will see him as a person first and a serpent second. He may be cold-blooded, yes, but his heart is definitely not cold. Fun science facts included!

-> Sabertooth Brewing

Elegant clothes, blind in one eye and a silver tongue - Yanu is a rakshasa that definitely stays in memory. The low lights of the bar often cascade off his sharp fangs but rarely because of a growl. Mixing complicated drinks, he always finds a moment to listen to the patrons' stories, share one of his own or do an agile trick with a bottle of alcohol. Yes, he is rather skilled with his hands... Sabertooth Brewing is situated in a not-so-good part of Dawncrest but once the local 'warlords' saw Yanu's Medal of Honour hanging on the wall, they began looking out for the rakshasa free of charge. Fancy a drink?

[The three don'ts of Sabertooth Brewing]

-> Sanguis Aurum, house of fashion

Sanguis Aurum is the key to the hearts of the elites - if they don't wear their clothes, they surely wish to. And there's nothing strange about that as Lysander, the owner of the company, prides himself in creating looks of the highest quality. Like most of his kind, he enjoys decadence and beauty. But even more than that, the vampire loves shameless self-love, the confidence of not being afraid to be seen as you are. "People will always bite you, darling," he said in one interview, "So you might as well bite back." Considering his rather prominent fangs, Lysander might just be the expert on biting. Wanna know what's the next big fashion trend?

-> Safren village, Eastern Monkgate Forest

A few miles past the borders of Dawncrest, lies a village called Safren. Its population consists of lumberjacks, farmers and hunters, who supply the city. Safren borders the Eastern Monkgate Forest - a place so strange, that even the most seasoned hunters refused to delve into it. If their prey ventures beyond the first moss-covered ruins, they begrudgingly let it go. The game belongs to Arkoth now: a wolf-headed god of hunting. Not much is known about the deity except for the fact that he stalks every soul that steps into his kingdom. Once a year, when the hunting season is about to begin, the villagers of Safren leave a human offering for Arkoth, so that the canine god keeps his servants, wolves and wargs, away from the settlement. Are you brave enough to let yourself be found by the wolf-god?

-> Bullhead Motors

The bullheaded mechanic is a strange one - there really is something grim about Nagrim. Whether it's his scruffy looks, sombre mood or a glistening look in his eyes, the mechanic always appears melancholic. Followed by the smell of motor oil and sweat, he finds joy in physical work. Usually, clients of the workshop might hear a bit of wise advice from Nagrim while he's fixing their vehicle. He's also happy to share some food for thought when asked, even spontaneously. When he's not returning old cars to their former glory, the taurus can be found in a run-down gym practising his boxing skills. Whether it's an engine, a weak punch or a broken heart, rumour has it that Nagrim can fix anything.

-> House of Magisters

"Infernal Magister" and "Prince of Hell" are titles to be proud of but Ezrach could do without them. It's not that he doesn't like the power, he's just fed up with the close-mindedness of other diplomats. He'd love to go back to what devils do best - roping desperate creatures into pacts that never end well for them. But he's the smallest of Lucifer's sons and so he's destined to complete whatever jobs his five brothers refuse to do. Although he's of a rather average physique and carries the humiliation of a chipped horn, Ezrach is far from being a failure or an outcast. In fact, thanks to his brilliant mind, he's leading a life of influence and comforts his siblings can not reach. Need someone to moderate your caucus?

-> Dawncrest Police Department

Dawncrest is not a nice city but Kenndar is not a nice man. Growing up in the gutters, he's learned the ins and outs of the demimonde. Life on the streets has left him with a lot of scars - both physical and mental. Difficult past and the typical drow grumpiness make the detective appear like a tortured character out of a noir movie. Kenndar expects no-nonsense, discipline and obedience, which didn't garner him much sympathy in the force. On the other hand, despite the avid reluctance of his co-workers, everyone respects him a great deal. Kenndar might be a grumpy boss but he sure is outstanding at his job, finding the culprit no matter the cost. Any insidious deeds you would like to confess?

[mr-shimurka]

Hi, I love your hellsing art! I want to ask for your opinion on the criticism that some artists draw Alucard too conventionally attractive, and that in canon he's a "sewer goblin" who looks like he "crawled out of a ditch".

I like your art of Alucard because it captures some of his creepiness; he looks kinda unsettling with his unnaturally tall height and gangly proportions. I also like the fact that he has some wrinkles and body hair instead of being the typically hairless, young-looking bishounen common in anime.

To sum it up: I like that he looks like a weird, gangly, hairy old man.

Aww, thank you, dear!! Тhank you for supporting me🥹

Hell YEAH!! He's uncunny scrunkly old Vlach! And it's... beautiful! And hot :D

I don't like bishounen type at all and very inappropriate to him. I like different styles and respect other artists, you, guys, are amazing artists💖

[hiemaldesirae]

Arrax here: demon Alastor vampire Vox

Yep, endgame for Alastor is to get Vox to hell! By the time it gets there, due to drinking so much of Alastor's blood, he is more of a new kind of demon. He can actually fully eat ppl, blood, flesh, and bones all.

And what DancingafterDark said this is entirely new. It's also changing Vox's sire, however he's getting second hand so it's much, much slower and like the Fae, *It's not Freely Given.*

First thing to remember: This is Alastor's blood, Alastor's power given to his Love, his mate, the one he has known since they were both children and they both went to war together. It's lovingly, freely given to Vox to help him, to keep him fed so he doesn't just have to survive on swamp rats and other animals. Vox's sire is stealing that from Vox's very veins as her forcibly feeds from Vox.

Second thing: Vox's Sire is *letting* Alastor willingly into his body. Now, Alastor would never hurt Vox. Vox is his beloved muse, his childhood best friend and eventually once he is free, his mate. But this Ancient Vampire Lord? He is nothing to Alastor. Nothing more but a creature that hurt what is Alastor's most precious.

Remember what they say.

 "We must not look at goblin men, We must not buy their fruits: Who knows upon what soil they fed their hungry thirsty roots?"

OH !!!!!!!!!!! ohohohohoho rubs my hands together like a dirty sewer rat... i am Thinking now. okay okay so. is al gonna do some freaky bloodbending stuff with the parts of his blood in voxs sire?? like fuckin. svsss heavenly demon style blood parasites that he can control nd make him suffer or something ... because i would sooo be down to see that happen. like genuinely stoked to watch this old crook fucking Explode or something

also im thinking of voxs arrival in hell now LMAO. i dont think hed really look all that much different since hes technically not living anymore anyway ... but that also means he's seen as an easy target (and a valuable one too, since alastor makes it clear the moment he arrives in hell that vox is His) which is SOO hilariously wrong. vox probably eats like 30 people before pentagram city starts to catch on that theres something a little off about the radio demons pretty pet

[schnuffel-danny]

Some poor tumblr user: *mentions Jack and Vlad in the same post* The most sane sewer goblin showing up in their notes: "haha yeah hi"

[cowboycharmac]

what are some eps u would love to see for s17 or other future seasons?

in my ideal world s17 is just eight twenty minute long gay and lesbian porn videos but since rcg are cowards ummm

first and foremost i hope s17 finale is dee's emotional arc. i think any pairing of characters would work for this but it HAS to be a paired plot (in group plots they all tend to gang up on her). in my ideal world its deetress and they kiss at the end but really i just would love to see a proper dee character study that deals with her family issues/dynamics and misogyny and is also a little silly funtime :) adn i want the cunt of the year award in it. best episode

mac sues tylenol episode. he gets diagnosed with autism and sues tylenol for making him autistic and the entire episode is very controversial but i, the most autistic person in the universe, love it and thats all that really matters

mac gets a boyfriend for REAL this time or maybe not idrc at its core i just want to see mac have sex with a man kiss a man SOMETHING jesus christ how is it that he came out as gay four seasons ago CONSTANTLY talks about how much gay sex he has and yet we have not even gotten to see him kiss a boy on the cheek. its homophobic, unironically. if rob cared about gay people there would be full penetration

charlie day episode. i want them in the sewers naked uncensored looking for goblins for twenty full minutes i dont care. the screaming pillow gets covered in shit water and its the grossest thing in the universe and it makes me cringe because i hate potty humor but well what did i expect

not really an episode idea but i want more kidnapping. and poisoning people. and gay little home movies made on the same 20 yr old video tape :) oh also i love when they sing together they are soooo silly bestfriends <3 i think they should do another song

also i want another halloween episode its my favoruite kind of episode i love the costumes and i think it should be a slasher parody thing i think that would be fun and camp for them to do :)

[legofanguy1999]

OC-tober day 31 Halloween

A story for @brie-draws event OC-tober day 31 Halloween featuring my Spider Sona Zigzag.

Tonight is Halloween Night and the spider hero Zigzag is swinging in the city to make sure that there is no trouble tonight. Just then, Zigzag's spider-sense is telling him there danger nearby. Landing on a alleyway, Zigzag see a big lizard tail and the worried Zigzag said to himself, "Oh no, don't tell me Dr. Connors become Lizard again." remember how the brilliant geneticist Dr. Connors create a serum to turn humans into reptile hybrid to regrow lost limbs and end up turning into the monster Lizard and Zigzag managed to cure Connors thanks to the doctor's notes. Zigzag follow the giant lizard to the sewers and he said to himself, "I'm going to wash my costume after tonight." as he enter the sewers.

As Zigzag travel the sewers to the Lizard lair, his spider-sense is warning him of danger and Zigzag decide to peek into the Lizard's lair where he saw his old enemy Hobgoblin with the Lizard as the orange villian ask while hovering in his glider, "How much sooner, Lizard?" and the Lizard reply to Hobgoblin, "Ssssssoon, goblin. Ssssssoon." The Hobgoblin said to himself, "I wonder if it was good idea to bring you back." and Zigzag jump in and said, "I would agree, goblin." which the shocked villains said, "Zigzag!" The hero then ask Hobgoblin, "So, how did you got out of jail, Hobgoblin?" which the goblin reply, "After some months in jail, my superhuman strength begins to return and I use it to escape my prison after our last dance, Zigzag. Needing a way to keep my strength, I track down Dr. Connors for help, but the good doctor refuse, so I choose the Hyde to Connors' Jekyll, Lizard, to help me out. Since I think Lizard's potion is almost done...." Hobgoblin steal the potion and he said to Zigzag as he fly away, "I will leave you with the Lizard, for the honor of getting to kill you is my payment." and the Lizard attack Zigzag.

With some quick thinking, Zigzag forced the Lizard to reveal the reverse potion and he watch as the Lizard return back to Dr. Martha Connors, which Zigzag cover the naked scientist body with what was left of her lab coat.