#talion graves

[talion-graves]

A nice day in the sun.☀️🐦‍⬛

[mimble-sparklepudding]

Talion Graves

The beauty of Talion Graves,

Is not seen in the way that he shaves,

Nor his eyes, nor his torso,

But in truth, even more so,

It's displayed in the way he behaves.

Just when you thought it was safe to open Tumblr, it's another installment of my silly poetry series. This time celebrating the handsome and noble Talion Graves of @talion-graves.

Talion is not just enjoyable to look at - although it's certainly no hardship to do so - but also very fun to read about. Especially his touching relationship with Joel (who has an inexplicable inability to enter a room sensibly through the door). Heroic, brave and always well-dressed, Talion is a fantastic character.

Definitely a blog of which I think more people should be aware. If you're not already following @talion-graves then I heartily suggest you give it a look.

[hex-xiv]

Morality Alignment Test

Tagged by: @osric-giroux-ffxiv - thanks for the tag Osi!

Take the test here!

Tagging: @dreadful-tales-xiv | @wrenanigans | @witchofthedirt | @simmillercc | @the-sycophant | @airis-ray | @blossomblade | @talion-graves | @kingdomkupo | @chioneeirwen

[urukbignaturals]

I wanna write Yandere Bruz and Yandere Ratbag with the reader but like... I'm kinda dry on ideas... I'll type what I have in case later I get inspired...

Yandere Ratbag the Coward:

Stalker-ish yandere. He watches you a lot from afar. He isn't always the sneakiest but sometimes he leaves you presents and you chalk it up to him being shy.

What presents? Things he hunted (mostly dead rats, though he occasionally gets you rabbits and little birds), shiny rocks, the ears of stronger Uruks he totally killed on his own (aren't you impressed?), weapons also scavenged from those he totally killed...

He one time wanted to show you he could be a good mate by taking care of you, so he intentionally poisoned (he is such a genius) one of your meals. Despite his best efforts, he found out he wasn't at all a great medic or caretaker, so he had to beg Talion for help. Don't worry- you'll end up being fine, but the scare was so big that for weeks he hugged you tightly as he sniffed...

He knows he can't protect you but he has a big, strong olog friend AND the Grave Walker, so he definitely bothers them often, asking them to take care of you...

Ratbag may be the reason Talion and Az-Harto/Ranger become yanderes too.

Yandere Bruz the Chopper:

Some have already done some good interpretations for him, I'm not sure I have much to add LOL.

Bruz is definitely a clingy and manipulative yandere.

Like others have said- you must be at the very least in eyesight. He gets very anxious whenever he can't see you. He knows how dangerous Uruks and ologs are! What if another claimed you as theirs? Bruz can't allow that.

He has employed other Uruks to ambush you when you are alone, only for him to come out and save you. That way you'll be more inclined to stay close...

Cuddles. Many, many cuddles. He won't let you sleep alone and he simply can't sleep if you aren't in the safety of his arms.

Gets jealous of everything and everyone. Why are you talking to that coward? He is there! What's with you and the ranger? Isn't he good enough? Why are you sitting in that chair??? His lap is free! etc, etc, etc.

Might "accidentally" touch you inappropriately, "I'm sorry, little one, it's just that my hands are so big and your body is so small!".

Also, he "accidentally" marks you. "I meant to give ya a love nibble- sorry for the bite mark, sorry!" "Oh no, did I leave that bruise? I need to relax my grip, are you in pain? Let me help..." "Wanna spar? I'll be gentle this time.... besides, so far you haven't gotten a single scar! (yet)"

He lies to keep you on his side. "I heard Ratbag saying this", "I saw Talion rummaging through your things", "The Warchief asked Talion if he could keep you as a pet- and Talion said he would consider it! How rude!", "I need to warn you, that orc that asked to chat with you? Has a bet with other orcs on how quickly he can get in your bed..."

[lettersnorth]

14 Associations: Aislinn North

Tagged by: @luck-and-larceny Thank you! I absolutely loved reading more about Malika

Animal: Sparrow. Constantly overlooked and unobtrusive but absolute masters at adapting. They’re everywhere. Forests, mountains, cities. It doesn’t matter. They’ll figure it out and they’ll survive. 

Color: Red dirt. I associate Aislinn with the red earth and canyonlands of the Gyr Abania landscape in her blood. 

Song: My Silver Lining by First Aid Kit. I have so many songs in Aislinn's playlist but every word of this is just Aislinn to a T.

Number: Okay, this is probably the nerdiest answer but that’s okay because Lin is an absolute nerd. Math is a language and she’s fluent. So the number I associate with her is 1.618. Which is the Golden Ratio in the Fibonacci sequence. 

Day or Night: Both? She burns the candle at both ends. 

Plant: Black-eyed Susan. It’s a tough, heat-loving wildflower constantly popping up where it’s not supposed to be. 

Smell: The soap she uses is probably something fresh and herbal. Lavender. When she’s not smelling like machine oil and alchemicals. 

Gemstone: Emerald. She wears an Ishgardian cut heirloom emerald pendant hidden beneath her clothing. She’s clearly not Ishgardian. It does match her eyes pretty well though.

Season: Autumn. Brisk and introspective. 

Food: Ginger. A nice, low level of heat normally but a punch in the face if misused.

Places: High places, deserts and other hot climates, libraries

Deity: Nymeia. Everything is a roll of the dice. Everyone’s a thread in the tapestry. There’s no sense complaining about where you are. No sense getting too attached to it either. It can all change in a moment. 

Element: Earth and Fire. 

Drink: Whiskey. Takes some getting used to but given time it warms to you. 

Tagging: @talion-graves @the-wardens-torch @fairwindsandblueskies @tea-and-conspiracy @daughter-of-fire-and-dreams @norhimorovine @rhotanored @clockwork-sparrow @pollux-xiv @riylli @pocketninja-ffxiv @rising-lotus @high-and-away @craftramsay @aces-and-kings And anyone else who wants to give it a go!

[xiv-wolfram]

Wolfram's Character Inspiration Chart

This took me a while because I've answered variations of this one before but forgot who I said. Honestly I consume a lot of media so… Wolf is basically 80% me with character traits thrown in from shows I like. I'm focusing more on personality/aesthetic/narrative than physical inspiration here... Ok maybe if Ravi and Eliot had a kid with Geralt's muscles and green eyes from somewhere?

Xena - Xena: Warrior Princess A person with a dark past seeks redemption by traveling around and doing good deeds. Wears lots of leather. Their primary weapon is a sword. Consistently flirting with their best friend. After writing the synopsis of his character story I realized Wolf is basically Xena… ok he looks more like Ares. Whatever, it's my bi-awakening show I can do what I want! After realizing this, I had to give Wolf some chakram lore too for the comparison to be complete! (which was easy with the Thavnairian dad)

Geralt - The Witcher Excellent fashion sense plus Wolf is also a person who tries to be neutral but will do anything to protect their loved ones. Mostly, Geralt is on here for his fighting style. Wolf uses more magic but he also has a very active/fluid way of combat. This is due to his dancer training and why he's so evasive, but I imagine it looks similar to how Geralt fights in the Blaviken scene from the first episode of season 1, just with the occasional VerFlare.

Ravi Chakrabarti - iZombie Did ya'll know Wolf is a bit of a nerd? I try and show it sometimes but due to the subject matter of many of the comics, it may not be obvious. He's really smart. Figures things out before others (like how did other people not realize Liv is a zombie?!) Unlike Ravi, he didn't have a formal education. He only knows the common language but reads a lot and even asks Y'Shtola to translate tomes for him. When he's around friends he's extremely talkative, usually about his interests (Mhachi history, cuisine, non-traditional uses for magic, etc). Also, Ravi's relationship with Peyton is (usually) really great power couple stuff. Plus they're good friends who joke around but are very sweet and flirty with each other. (Rahul Kohli is also Wolfram's voice claim btw!)

M.M. (Marvin Milk) - The Boys For some reason, I'm the only person I know who watches The Boys?! Anyway MM is great. He's got stuff from his past that really weighs on him but he fights through it for his friends and family. He's usually kind of the moral center of The Boys with a strong sense of right and wrong even if it doesn't align with those around him. He's also the paternal/fraternal figure trying to look out for everyone.

Jessica Jones - Jessica Jones She's got kind of a dark and snarky sense of humor. Leather. Alcoholic with PTSD but she doesn't let it stop her from doing what needs to be done and being a hero. Honestly I just really love characters who save people while not really knowing how to save themselves but hanging on anyway. Wolf's also got a pretty strong vigilante side…

Eliot Waugh - The Magicians Absolutely the most relatable depiction of depression I've seen on TV. He's usually really friendly and charismatic. Always joking around. It's all a mask for his major chronic depression. Drinks a lot. Also, very smart and talented mage without having to put in as much effort as Alice (read the books) which can be a double-edged sword. His biggest enemy is himself.

tagged by: @talion-graves (Thanks! This was funnnnn!!!)

tagging: This part always makes me nervous I'll forget someone. So just - anyone else who wants to do it - I wanna see it! The original template is here! I just tweaked it a bit for me.

[seascrapes]

[ What Does Your Heart Look Like: Tal Brook ]

-> Broken, Missing Pieces That Were Once There

Your heart has been torn before, chipped and maybe even shattered. Some pieces will never be recovered, and you are shaped by the loss. But it can still be shaped into something tangible, something good, even with its flaws and imperfections. You don’t have to do all the work of rebuilding by yourself. Allow other hands to leave their fingerprints on the new heart you create from the remnants.

[ Quiz Be Here ]

Tagged by: @houserosaire​

Tagging: @noscean-scholar​ | @voidwife​ | @locke-rinannis​ | @vythanis​ | @shroudandsands​ | @solaire-and-magia​ | @ivyffxiv​ | @nabaath-areng​ | @talion-graves​ | Anyone else who wishes <3

[kanekuran]

Mythological Trope Quiz

Yeaaaaah, Kane kinda be that way sometimes. xD

Thanks for the tag @whitedawn-wra

Quiz can be found here.

Tagging: @talion-graves | @mira-isenhart-xiv (for any of your girls) | @fair-fae | @dardillien-ward (for any of your boys) | @simplysoriya | @zariasilverleaf | @azem-ghale | @thefireinherveins | @ anyone who wants to do this!

[valdiis]

Get to Know the Blogger

1. Are you named after anyone? Not anyone personally, but I am named after a Greek deity of the hunt.

2. When was the last time you cried? Six days ago, upon visiting a friend who is dying of brain cancer.

3. Do you have kids? I’m a step-parent, but gods, no. Not by choice. Yuck.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Not terribly often, actually. I’m more of a wry wit kind of person.

5. What sports do you play/have you played? I find it highly ironic that I enjoyed basketball in middle school, given that I’m extremely short. I also played a handful of games of tennis and some sort of frisbee game that was popular on college campuses in the ‘90s.

6. What’s the first thing you notice about other people? Generally, their hair. I’m very much a hair person. If it’s not a meeting in person, it’s their vocabulary I notice.

7. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings every time. My brain doesn’t need more nightmare fodder; it’s already great at that as it is.

8. Any special talents? I used to be able to put both feet behind my head until I got too fat to bend that way. To this day, I’m very flexible for as much as my body shape allows.

9. Where were you born? Savannah, GA, USA.

10. What are your hobbies? Oh no. Many. Cross-stitch, embroidery, silver-smithing, engraving... I collect perfumes and nail polish. I’ve done a spot of mead-making with my partner, a tiny amount of wood-burning and painting. I’ve made marzipan animals and tried knitting and crochet and chainmail jewelry. I absolutely love making things with my hands - what’s silly is that I haven’t done so in a hot minute.

11. Do you have any pets? Three, maybe four cats. I say maybe four because the fourth one is technically our roommate’s cat and she doesn’t come out to the rest of the house much. But there’s Shadow, the black and white himbo; Leland, the diabetic old man; and An Lad, the bitey little upstart. And if we’re counting her, Calamity, the shy calico.

12. How tall are you? 5′2″, alas.

13. Fave subject in school? Social studies and history. I’ve always loved learning about people and what they do. Once I reached college age, I fell in love with sociology. It’s a shame that degree gets you nowhere if you don’t want to be a social worker.

14. Dream job? Crime analyst for the FBI. Unfortunately, I’m now too old to work for them and I never did enough statistics courses in college.

15. Eye colour? A brown that almost turns reddish in sunlight.

Tagged by: @talion-graves (obliquely, anyway)

[kanekuran]

@talion-graves - blessing your dash bby because unf!

you are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only a hundred and six...

[talion-graves]

An extra shot from that one gpose a few days ago. 😔🤌

[mimble-sparklepudding]

The Twelve Days of Starlight...

On the First day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: A White Mage With Anxiety.

On the Second day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me:

Two Purple Loves,

And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Third Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me:

Three Hench Men,

Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Fourth Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me:

Four Brawling Birds,

Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Fifth Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Five Sexy Things!

Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Sixth Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Six Bards A-Playing,

Five Sexy Things! Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Seventh Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Seven Dancers Spinning,

Six Bards A-Playing, Five Sexy Things! Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Eighth Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Eight Knights Unyielding,

Seven Dancers Spinning, Six Bards A-Playing, Five Sexy Things! Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Ninth Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Nine Dragoons Lancing,

Eight Knights Unyielding, Seven Dancers Spinning, Six Bards A-Playing, Five Sexy Things! Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Tenth Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Ten Reapers Reaping,

Nine Dragoons Lancing, Eight Knights Unyielding, Seven Dancers Spinning, Six Bards A-Playing, Five Sexy Things! Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Eleventh Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Eleven Machinists Sniping,

Ten Reapers Reaping, Nine Dragoons Lancing, Eight Knights Unyielding, Seven Dancers Spinning, Six Bards A-Playing, Five Sexy Things! Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety. ______________________________________________________________________

On the Twelfth Day of Starlight, Tataru Sent to Me: Twelve Couples Doting,

Eleven Machinists Sniping, Ten Reapers Reaping, Nine Dragoons Lancing, Eight Knights Unyielding, Seven Dancers Spinning, Six Bards A-Playing, Five Sexy Things! Four Brawling Birds, Three Hench Men, Two Purple Loves, And A White Mage With Anxiety.....

Starring:

Nira'sae of @sae-mian as the White Mage with Anxiety (poor thing).

Varrus of @crank-it-up-to-elezen and Jess of @sasslett as the Purple Loves (bless them).

Fyrstyrm of @fyrstyrm Gearin of @gearinsays and Berti of @bertiblogxiv as Three Hench Men (hooray!)

A’rhiko of @tanktechnician Zeith of @thedoctorscompanion Rivi of @feathersage and Kabniel of @sylaurin as the Four Brawling Birds (who should not be messed with).

Talion of @talion-graves Saphiraux of @scholarlostintime Saeed of @stalwart-spirit Ifan of @astrology-bf and Mercer of @furys-mercy as Five Sexy Things (well I think so anyway...)

Arachne of @gmax Hnaba of @waldwasser Amon of @spotofmummery Drakyr of @janzoo Ehryu of @eriyu and Valetin of @cadrenebula as the Six Bards A-Playing (very tunefully I might add).

Bram of @nicholerose92 Judas of @zolfjkimbley Kadri of @roadbound-scholar Phira of @knightofalexandria Dietrich of @deet-doot Shuri of @a-moonlit-flower and E’mal of @midnightmagicks as Seven Dancers Spinning (and many other things besides).

Kethry of @pillowfriendly Aeluan of @sword-and-surfboard Ellie of @elliewiltarwyn Baatu of @shadesofblades Ajisai of @ubejamjar Silvaineaux of @houserosaire Allie of @alliezweihander and R'iza Datta of @sarenraegalpaladin as the Eight Knights Unyielding (and I can't imagine they ever would).

Zoisite of @lol-dragoon Eirini of @kannedia Shira of @shiratamako N'jinh Tia of @neriyon Osric of @osric-giroux-ffxiv Arianna of @sayonaramidnight Khulan Oronir of @eorzeanidiot Eden of @fatewalker-phoenix and Ney The Nameless of @travelers-ward as the Nine Dragoons Lancing (and absolutely avoiding the floor).

Rinkah of @vasheden Claire of @hazelkjt Flidais of @selnyam Akhutai of @scales-claws-and-thorns Corwen of @corwen Regil of @rainofaugustsith Consus of @azems-familiar Naru of @blucifer08 Silas Prince of @bnuuywol and Jinrai of @ser-corviknight as the Ten Reapers Reaping (festively).

Eidin of @eidingate N’Yami of @moogle-crossing E'kaska of @littlelordalphinaud Ophianne of @uldahstreetrat Shura of @ariaofsasha A'vyra of @cindernet-exploded Mizuki of @pumpkinmagekupo Styx Umbra of @disaster-husbun Dusk of @sjofn-lofnsdottr Makhali of @dragonsongmakhali and Demos of @hythlodaeus-mynewoldfriend as the Eleven Machinists Sniping (complete with bonus duck, if you can spot it).

Iris and Stephaniven of @irisopranta Rowan and Urianger of @tallbluelady Ryune and M’Naago of @halikyon Hali and Aymeric of @starrysnowdrop Johnny and Tataru of @johnnylandslide Kali and Thancred of @ainyan  X'vahl Tia and Erenville of @zylphiacrowley Kitali and Estinien of @lilbittymonster Meeps and Ashahi of @meepsthemiqo Severia Zetsuen and Nero of @otherworldseekers Eisha and G’raha of @umbralaether and Moni and Raubahn of @punchelf as the Twelve Couples Doting (and possibly other things besides).

If you're not following each and every one of these fantastic blogs then you owe it to yourself to do so - consider it a Starlight Gift to yourself this festive season...

Link to the traditional song here for those from other cultures who might not have the slightest clue what I'm wibbling on about (sorry).

And finally sincere apologies to everyone who sent me their OCs that I could not include for various reasons - as you can see it is very much limited by specific numbers. I promise I really appreciated your help and I will definitely try to include you in the next silly project I attempt.

I'm going for a lie-down...

[lettersnorth]

What does your heart look like? - Aislinn

 A compass that doesn’t waver

You are someone who is certain of what you want. Maybe you always have been, or maybe you made a discovery that you haven’t been able to tear your eyes away from. Your heart is set and certain. You fight endlessly for your goals. Above all else, you know who you are and what you are trying to achieve. Just be careful not to tear yourself or others apart in pursuit of your ideals. 

tagged by: @haila-wetyios​

tagging: @rising-lotus​  @the-wardens-torch​  @talion-graves​  @aces-and-kings​  @luck-and-larceny​  @spotofmummery​  @sasslett​  @craftramsay​  @fairwindsandblueskies​  And anyone else who wants to give it a go!

Quiz can be found here

[seascrapes]

[ Beauty Type: Tal Brook ]

-> Artistically Beautiful 

Like every time i see you i want to paint you, or sculpt you, hell I'd settle for a paper-napkin scribble. Like every time you turned your face towards the sun the stars move a little to try and recapture you in a constellation. I want to kiss your hair, your cheeks, the tip of your nose. I think my love is shaped like your silhouette.

[ Quiz Be Here ]

Tagged By: @talion-graves​

Tagging: @voidwife​ | @shroudandsands​ | @locke-rinannis​ | @ivyffxiv​ | @houserosaire​ | @ahlis-xiv​ | @glass-arcana​ | @solaire-and-magia​ | Anyone else who wishes!

[pxnxply]

"Do not let her dress you like a damned Orc." Celebrimbor had decided to make himself known again, never quite able to keep his opinion's to himself. Talion rolled his eyes and ignored him.

"That would be appreciated."

He shrugged off his cloak, thick with grave dirt. It surprised him, that Orcs would even care if he was washed and dressed - but then, a lot of things surprised him these days.

Everything could be killed permanently, it was only a matter of finding out how. Though Viola hoped it wouldn't come to that, the Bright Lord was the best chance they had at peace.

"I'm sure the Orc clothes will fit you, and then we can wash what you're wearing." If that was his only set of clothes, she dreaded to think how much dirt would come off them if washed, and she almost pitied him for not having more with his lofty position.

Viola had already given orders for baths to be prepared and new clothes brought for the Bright Lord. Everything had to be perfect tonight "We have enough time to bathe and change before the feast so feel free to take your time."

[kanekuran]

What type of beautiful are you?

Thank you for the tag @thestarsfury ^.^

Quiz Here

Tagging: @talion-graves | @mira-isenhart-xiv | @whitedawn-wra | | @fair-fae | @dardillien-ward (for any of your boys) | @simplysoriya | @zariasilverleaf | @azem-ghale | @thefireinherveins | @ anyone who wants to do this!