#sparrow hill

[bowl-of-shortness]

remnant heirs as adults 👀 um absolutely!! -🐈‍⬛

A Visit from a Friend

Soooo I’m sorry for not getting to this I have just had no ideas for what to write for these guys, but I have a few! So let me try to get them out over here ^-^;;

Story is below the cut

He enjoyed these trips, he didn’t think he’d ever not enjoy these trips.

Not that he didn’t love Coeus, he did, more than he loved Atlas and Mantle, but Vale was different. Vale was the home of all the good memories he’d ever known, the times with his mom who’d try her best to make up for lost time, his friends and their antics, not to mention the abundance of activities around to see and do.

However.

Vale also held a sore spot for him, a home that had once been decimated, forcing him back into the cold of Atlas. It had only been a few years since the war had ended, would Beacon even be rebuilt by the time he got there? None of it would be the same though, nothing could replace those professors and students lost, or those cramped dorms with paper thin walls.

He felt someone elbow him, pushing him into the armrest of his seat in the bullhead. He soon meets the expression of the headmaster of Coeus, whom was essentially pouting at him.

He snickers.

“Why are you staring at me like that?”

“Because this is supposed to be our first visit back to Vale since the war ended! It’s been five years Blaine, lighten up a little bit!”

“I’m just trying to be realistic with the memories I have here. The memories we have here. Also, not my first name! You know how your students tend to hound me whenever you do that…”

Blaine peers over at the Compass Academy students some sitting, some standing before looking back.

“It’s one set of memories General, are you seriously going to let that overshadow all the good we had here?”

“…I’m not.”

The other man gives him an unamused look.

“I’m not!”

“Yes you are! You’ve been like this since the week I told you about my plan to come here! I know you, you get super distant and quiet whenever something’s up, and what have you been doing this last month?”

“…Exactly that.”

“Exactly my point. So, just try to breath and remember the good stuff. You’re gonna send yourself into a spiral if you keep on the way you’re going.”

Blaine thinks for a moment, he was right but it’s hard to do that when there are so many unknowns, he sighs.

“Fine, I’ll try. But I won’t promise you anything”

“Uggggghhhh…”

“But! I can promise you that I’ll probably be better once we arrive and actually see what Vale has become. It’s just… the unknowing.”

“Well, alright. I’ll give you that considering you don’t like anything being unaccounted for.”

“Thank you, Sparrow”

The two suddenly hear the gasps of multiple people, looking over, they see the students ooh-ing and ahh-ing as they stare out the windows of the bullhead. Blaine gets up and walks towards one of the windows, Sparrow joining him. Below, stands Vale, which seemed to have recovered well from the war. No more grimm roaming around, lot’s of construction and freshly built buildings. But what caught his eye the most is the new landmark within the city, what was undoubtably the new Beacon Academy.

And it was even bigger than the last Beacon.

Sparrow stares, shocked, “What was that she said about Beacon being a bit different?”

“Well, “Beacon is going to look a lot different than it originally had been, but it’ll be different for the better. Make sure to keep an eye out.” And then she put a wink face.”

“Why do you remember all of your emails?”

“I don’t, just the ones that mean something personal to me.”

He shrugs, “Fair enough.”

Soon, the bullhead lands and Sparrow catches the attention of all of students. He says his shpeel about them all being old enough to be on their own but to still keep with the group for the time being so that they can be assigned their hotel rooms. Soon, the students are running out of the bullhead to see the sights of the esteemed Vale. Blaine and Sparrow are the last two to come out, Blaine looks around at the sky and airport, everything looks shiny and new. It’d take some getting used to, but it was a far better look than the one previous.

Eventually, the large group makes it to the hotel and unpack their things in their rooms, once finished, they’re free to do whatever they’d like in the area. Blaine finishes unpacking both Sparrow and his own things, organizing them in optimal spots for means of space. They still had to do important paperwork, after all.

“I’m surprised you let me share a room with you. Considering, um… the students.”

“We’re on the far side of the hotel away from them, and neither you nor I told them which room we’d be staying in. So… I don’t mind.” His cheeks flush slightly.

“Huh, you did that on purpose didn’t you?”

“Yep. I love your students, however, I would like to have some peace and quiet.”

“Can’t promise they won’t be running up and down the halls.”

“I made sure that they were aware of what would happen if they were menaces to the hotel staff.”

“Well look at you, staying on top of things!”

Blaine finishes up organizing their items and turns to look at Sparrow.

“So, you know where to now.”

“What?” Sparrow gives him a curious look.

Blaine sighs, “You really didn’t read her email did you?”

“I did! I just… didn’t read the last part.”

“Mhm. Anyways, she told us to go meet her once we were settled.”

“I see, are we taking the kids with?”

“Probably, yes.”

“Dang it.”

“I thought you loved your students?” Blaine snickers.

“I do! It’s the same thing as you though, everyone including us needs a vacation.”

“Well, we’ll have plenty of time for that afterwards, I want to show them one of the best places in Vale though, and a place they should want to be in if they need any information.”

“Fair, well, I’ll make the announcement to them, I’ll meet you in the lobby.”

“Sounds good”

The Compass Academy group arrives at a large building, it has a glass dome on top and it looks very ornate and high quality. They all file inside where Blaine calls their attention and tells them what this place is and what it’s for.

“This is the Remnant Archives, it is the knowledge hub of remnant. Anything you want to learn here, you’ll be able to do so, even the most obscure things are recorded here in the Archives. It’s easy to get lost so make sure to take a buddy so you aren’t by yourself, this place is huge and can be confusing. Try to stay in the general area as we’ll introduce you all to the Remnant Archivist in a little bit.”

And with that, the students rush off to different spots to see where they can find the topics they’d like to read, while Sparrow and Blaine approach the front reception desk.

The lady at the desk looks up at them and smiles knowingly before pressing a button and speaking into the microphone. Nobody responds, she looks confused at it.

“What is it?” Sparrow inquires.

“Normally she would’ve responded back almost instantly. Hm… she may not be in her office.”

“It’s alright, we can try to find her.” He assures.

“Sorry about that.”

Blaine shakes his head, “Not a problem or bother.”

They wander around the Archives, taking in the shelves of hard light dust scrolls all neatly put together. Blaine hums.

“It’s weird that she’s not in her office.”

“Yeah. I wonder why.”

Suddenly, they hear yelling.

“I don’t care if you have a case that you need this information for! You do not have authorization to view it and if you do then you need to go get a judge to give you a bypass warrant!”

“We are not getting a warrant just because you’re too stubborn to let us view the files!”

“I’m not being stubborn! It’s called “I’m not bending over backwards just to get myself in trouble with the law.” You all want me to follow the law, then break it whenever it’s something you people need, and then you’ll get me in trouble if I do give you what you’re asking for. I’m not doing that, I am going to ask you one more time to leave since you all have been harassing and scaring the people in the Archives.”

“You-“

“GET. OUT. And I want your chief’s name so I can have a word with him on how he feels about his people walking in here like they own the place and disrespecting not just me, but my staff, and the civilians here.”

The officer begrudgingly gives the woman a piece of paper, presumably with the name of his boss on it. Blaine and Sparrow look at each other before shrugging and carefully approaching the woman. He calls out for her as they approach.

“What now— !!!”

Blaine looks in surprise, “Wow you’re in a mood.”

“I’m so sorry! I’ve been dealing with Valian law enforcement all day and each and every one of them keep walking in here demanding things of me and then getting mad when I literally can’t do what they’re asking!”

“Yikes.”

She covers her face with her hands, “I knooow…”

He puts a hand on her shoulder, “It’s alright Qorbyn, we actually were looking for you because we wanted to introduce you to Sparrow’s students.”

She pops up and looks at Sparrow excitedly, “You brought your students?!”

“Yep, every single one of them. Well, except for the few who were sick. But they’ll get their chance to come visit at some point.”

“That’s great! None of them have ever been here have they?”

“Not that I know of. Besides, we figured we’d tell you that considering uh, those assholes, because we know you love to introduce newcomers to the Archives.”

“Yep! If there’s one thing I’m good at doing it’s rambling about information nobody wants or needs to know!”

The three laugh. After Qorbyn introduces herself and explains in detail what the archives are and after a while of the students reading, it’s time to head back to the hotel. Blaine and Sparrow are chatting with one another as the students round up.

“Hey wait up!”

The two men turn to see Qorbyn walking up to them, her coat on.

“You’re coming with?” Blaine asks.

“Yep! My work is done for today, and the night shift crew just got here so I was bidding my farewells. Figured I’d walk back with you guys because I wanted to ask you two something!”

Sparrow looks at her suspiciously, “That being…?”

“It’s nothing bad, relax! Actually, all of the Remnant Heirs are in Vale right now, so Ruby and I decided to host a big ol’ dinner for all of us to catch up!”

“Are you serious?! How hard did you guys have to work to get us all in the same place?!”

“Pretty hard… if one person’s schedule was open, then another person’s schedule was closed, if that person’s schedule was open, then the other person’s schedule was closed, so on and so forth. Hence why I eventually just had you all send me your schedules for the next three months so that her and I could work out a time for everyone to be here. But it works! And everyone’s gonna be here for two weeks!”

Blaine smiles, “Props to you for doing that, now c’mon, I want to see what you and Ruby made for dinner!”

Sparrow laughs, “Never took you for a foodie General.”

“He’s not, only for my cooking it seems.” Says Qorbyn.

And with that, the three begin walking and chatting all the way to and from the hotel. Seems he was right, he was better once they had actually reached Vale.

Let’s hope it stays that way.

[remnant-heirs-au]

Are there any addictions or vices the cast deals/has dealt with in the past?

Yep! Also I personally headcanon that substance abuse doesn’t tend to do much in the short term because of the whole “aura heals you” thing. Long term however can be damaging.

Here’s the list:

Qorbyn - None (at least of the typical addictions, personally I consider eating disorders to fall under addiction depending on who you are, which is something Qorbyn dealt with)

Olivia - Alcohol, Prescription Drugs (Past, no longer is an alcoholic or prescription drug abuser)

Blaine - Nicotine (current)

Jasmine - None

Florence - Illegal Drugs (past)

Pewter - None

Apricot - Prescription drugs (very mildly currently, doesn’t use them very often)

Blaze - Alcohol (current)

Rosé: Alcohol, Nicotine (current)

Sorbet: Alcohol, Nicotine (current)

Tawny - None

Sparrow - Nicotine (current)

Frostine - None

Ivy - Alcohol (past)

Charlie - Alcohol (past)

Bunnie - None

Bones - None

Fang - Nicotine (current)

Acacia - None

[masterrainb0w]

-Through tears- They were high school sweethearts....

[kaseyskat]

guys :( i can’t sleep and i can’t stop thinking about the og dads being freed from their cells and greeting their kids and grandkids and celebrating willy’s defeat but when henry goes to where normal is normals all sad and then he looks over at the twins and sparrows a whole mess and henry can put the pieces together and and sparrow blames himself for everything but maybe this is the right opportunity for henry to finally forgive him and

[captainabby]

so @sparrow-va showed me a vg text generator website and

[leafatlaw]

The unease from learning several people fought over this house in the beginning. “Why would anyone want this house?” To Luke always saying how this is his house house, it’s going to be his house. The slow but still too sudden shift to happiness. The food is good. There’s good company. Shifts to the lawn is nice. Waking up refreshed. The fear was exciting. It’s like being pulled in by the waves. You know what’s happening to you and the waves are not stronger than you. You can step back to the sand anytime you want. But soon the waters up to your chest and you’re not just being pulled in, but pushed around. You can’t see the shore anymore- but it’s still calming. The waters still nice. If you leave, go back to land, you’ll be cold and wet and sandy. But here, neck deep in the water it’s nice, it’s calming, it’s home.

[ellieloves2draw]

elytra headcanons i doodled a while back! feat. my favorite joe ive ever drawn

(ID: five colored marker drawings of various hermits and their elytras. each drawing is labeled with what kind of elytra each character has. in order, these are “cloak”, “vex”, “boxelder bug”, “grasshopper”, and “spooky halloween cape thing”.

first is grian. he’s a fae with birdlike hands and feet and a whiplike tail which has feathers at the end, pointed ears, dishwater blond hair, black dot eyes, and freckles. he is wearing a red sweater, black cargo shorts, and reading glasses with small, circular lenses. his elytra is a cloak that has been cut and sewn to resemble simplified wings. the base of the wings are red and the false feathers are gold, with small buttons at each crease. grian is sitting with his elytra half unfurled around him.

next is scar. he’s a human with green eyes, brown hair, and scarred skin. he is wearing a brown brimmed hat, jacket, and pants, a white buttoned shirt, and he is holding a cane in his right hand, and gesturing with his left hand while smiling. his elytra are a pair of vex wings. they resemble simplified bat wings with moth-eaten holes and are a pale blue color.

next is tango. he’s a pale netherborn with messy, swept-back blond hair, pointed ears, sharp cheekbones, and stubble. he’s wearing a red shirt with grey circles on the biceps, gold-framed goggles with red lenses, oversized red work gloves, and black overalls. he has his back mostly turned to the camera and has his arms spread out. his smile is visible, but his eyes are obscured. there are two small, empty speech bubbles around him. his elytra are a pair of boxelder bug wings. they’re folded on his back, showing only the shell, which is black with red outlines.

next is joe hills. he’s a human with long brown hair with green tips, cat eye glasses, and a handlebar mustache. he is wearing and oversized blue t-shirt with a white ‘at’ symbol on it and blue pants with patches sewn on. he’s hovering in the air and smiling at the camera. his elytra are grasshopper wings. the top pair are long and thin, and are tan. the bottom pair are triangular and are mostly brown with a green bottom edge.

the final drawing is cleo. they’re a tall, fat zombie with orange snake hair, grey-green skin that has been stitched together, and white eyes with black sclera. she is walking toward the xamera and is wearing a long, flowing, low-cut dark blue dress with gold trim, a split skirt, and gathered sleeves just below the shoulders, black and white striped stockings, blue flowers in her hair, and gold flat shoes. their elytra is a large, tattered, dark blue cloak that resembles huge wings. they are spread up and out behind cleo in an awe-inspiring but menacing manner. end ID.)

[cocoaletta]

this is like, the fifth time i’ve played fable 2 and everytime sparrow dies that second time i

[a-big-chicken-nerd]

slapped with a slamon

slapped with a slamon . of course

[soup-child]

I know the dads have talked off handedly about classes for the kiddads but it is safe to say that they play very fast and loose with what each class need to be so here's what classes I think they are

Sparrow - used to be circle of the moon druid but Anthony said he's lost the ability to wildshape so I think he's changed class to hunter ranger specifically looking at the horde breaker feature when dealing with doodlerized mobs

Lark - totem barbarian I was thinking gloomstalker ranger at first but he doesn't give off the spellcasting vibe the bear totem also rewards just throwing yourself at danger which is very lark and also still having the animal association the oaks have and rejecting the magic of the family by literally not being able to cast spells while raging this probably would also keep the doodler out of his mind too

Nicky - he gave me the most trouble because he'd use magic like glenn does where he's not slinging spells around but I think he'd be a draconic bloodline sorcerer like wings and extra damage and just the vibes of him tapping into his hellish ancestry also you can play into the like kinda rocking nicky we saw at the end of s1 and the scary badass nicky we saw at the beginning of s2 with the 18th level feature that I really like

Grant - I know they've said he's a ranger but he again doesn't seem like the spellcasting type even if it's offensive and just because snipers are... ranged that doesn't mean he's a ranger rogues can be long ranged I think he'd be an assassin rogue like he's just a get in get out kinda guy with the massive damage with sneak attack and the assassinate feature also the fact that you get a secret identity with assassin feels very grant he's got a librarian alter ego that is himself

Terry jr. - wizard plain and simple he taught himself magic in roqueport and I think he'd want to keep learning it. I thought bard at first because theater teacher but hes more of a nerd than theater kid I'm thinking either abjuration and him slinging magic shields to protect everyone around him being stupid in battle or strixhaven silverquill has a kind of bard touch and it has some spooky bits that tie into his vampire associations

[bowl-of-shortness]

Blaine Goodwitch and Sparrow Schnee-Hill

Ship it!

Confident bastard detective man and general of atlas? What’s not to love :)

(Also I say that bc that’s their roles as adults)

I think their dynamic is pretty fun, serious x confident af

Their ship name is Icy Blonds :)

[tara-maclays-gf]

so in the girl in the green silk gown, Emma is a beàn sidhe. while we havent ever seen one (afaik) in the toby daye series, it made me think about how it could be possible for the fay to exist in the incryptid world and be classified loosely as cryptids to the price family, and how maybe some of the wars toby talks about before the fay started hiding from humans could be the Covenant and their war on cryptids. and over in san francisco toby is just too busy to stop the world from collapsing to notice that her bank teller or whatever is actually a gorgon (i hope this makes sense i don’t reread things)

[aidenwaites]

If the Rose Marshall/Sparrow Hill Road books get adapted and Lord Huron isn't doing the score then what's the point

[splazartj]

I did some character design, I wanted to try different looks on the superheroes from Native American box.

What do you think and tell me which option is better. And if I feel like, I’ll draw their suits.

[bonefall]

you may have answered this before, but do you have any thoughts about fixing some of the ships with age disparities? i know some of the age disparities are bigger than others, so for cats in particular it probably wouldn’t come across as anything strange if both cats fall in together after they’re above a certain age, but nonetheless… it’s still odd to see ships that are completely saccharine, like bracken/sorrel, and remember that tpb specifically featured scenes where one was a warrior & one was a kit, even if he was a very Young warrior at the time…

I don't mind answering questions multiple times! At worst I'll just answer privately with a "I answered this here (link)"

For age disparities, my hard cutoff for romantic ships is 4 years. When it's above that, if I can't fix it, it's an honor siring. I used this for Leopardfoot and Pinestar (and actually im reconsidering leopardfoot as an adderswift kit. I Hate You Adderfang. I Hate You Swiftbreeze.)

For Bracken/Sorrel, I rule that that one is fine because Bracken shows no interest in her when she was inappropriately young, and was NOT her mentor (eliminated mentor/apprentice pairings completely as well).

For Blossomfall/Thornclaw, that one was utterly eliminated and Blossomfall's litter is sireless (she actually had a stint with a rogue).

For Dust/Fern, I'm still actually trying to fix that one since the political drama of TPB is pretty tight (it is actually a plot point that Ash and Fern are apprenticed when they are, to whom they are apprenticed to), and I'm fixing that by preventing warriors from taking apprentices before they're two years old, besides Fireheart and Graystripe... and Graystripe's utter failure to train Brackenfur is why the code is amended.

For Tiger/Dove, Tigerheart is shuffled out of the older litter and into a second one for Tawnypelt, so he's around the same age as Dovewing (and they are actually apprentices on the beaver quest together! Tigerpaw's mentor is Marshwing, son of Tallpoppy, one of my kit saves)

[words-and-coffee]

Dear child, I only did to you what the sparrow did to you; I am old when it is fashionable to be young; I cry when it is fashionable to laugh. I hated you when it would have taken less courage to love.

Charles Bukowski, The Days Run Away Like Wild Horses Over The Hills: As The Sparrow