#talisman de mars

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* SENTENCES STARTERS

¡Atención! Si gustan pueden especificar al inicio de cada uno de los starters en qué locación se encuentran, para ayudar a sus compañeres ubicarse. Sin embargo, esta vez no será obligatorio.

El Faro

"¿Por qué hay tantas marcas en las paredes?"

"Escucho un susurro… ¿viene de arriba?"

"No deberíamos estar aquí sin protección."

"La luz del faro nunca se apaga, ni siquiera en tormentas."

"Estas velas llevan encendidas días, pero nadie sube."

"Mira estos símbolos, parecen… advertencias."

"No toques nada, podrías activar algo."

"Este lugar da la sensación de que estamos vigilados."

"Dicen que el faro ha guiado almas perdidas, no solo barcos."

"No es seguro quedarse demasiado tiempo aquí."

"¿Quién enciende las velas si nadie vive aquí?"

"El eco del faro hace que parezca que alguien está respirando cerca."

"¿Y si esta es la fuente de todo lo que está pasando?"

"Es extraño que nunca se hayan documentado estos rituales."

"Tenemos que salir antes de que alguien nos vea aquí."

La Costa Rocosa

"El viento aquí suena como lamentos."

"¿Viste esas huellas que se desvanecen en la arena?"

"No deberíamos estar tan cerca del agua al anochecer."

"¿Por qué hay talismanes colgando de las rocas?"

"Dicen que el mar reclama a los que rompen las reglas del pueblo."

"El silencio aquí es demasiado profundo."

"Algo se mueve entre las olas, pero no es un animal."

"Esta parte de la costa se siente… maldita."

"No hay ningún camino marcado para llegar aquí, es como si lo ocultaran."

"¿Por qué los aldeanos evitan este lugar?"

"No hay rastros de turistas, a pesar de lo hermoso que es."

"Algo huele raro en el aire, como si fuera azufre."

"Esa figura en el horizonte… ¿es un barco o algo más?"

"Podríamos estar más seguros lejos de la orilla."

"No me gusta estar aquí después del atardecer."

El Hostal Stille Frihed

"¿Por qué las ventanas nunca dejan de crujir?"

"Siento frío aunque todas las ventanas estén cerradas."

"A veces oigo pasos por el pasillo, pero no hay nadie."

"Este lugar nos rechaza, lo siento en los huesos."

"No he dormido bien desde que llegamos."

"¿Alguien más escuchó esos susurros en la pared?"

"La puerta de mi habitación se abre sola por la noche."

"Es como si las paredes estuvieran vivas."

"Algo se mueve en la oscuridad, pero no sé qué."

"El ambiente se siente pesado, como si fuera difícil respirar."

"No me gusta estar aquí solo."

"La casa parece observarnos, ¿lo sientes?"

"Cada objeto aquí tiene un aura extraña."

"Podríamos estar en peligro si nos quedamos más tiempo."

"Necesitamos encontrar una manera de purificar este lugar."

La Plaza del Pueblo

"Todos se reúnen aquí, pero nadie dice mucho."

"El líder siempre sube a esa plataforma para hablar."

"Estas reuniones parecen más ceremoniales que sociales."

"Hay un orden rígido en cómo se sientan."

"¿Por qué todos llevan talismanes en estas asambleas?"

"El ambiente aquí es tenso, como si algo estuviera a punto de pasar."

"Siento que nos vigilan desde cada esquina."

"¿Ves cómo el líder siempre empieza hablando con esa frase?"

"Nadie se atreve a interrumpir cuando él habla."

"Parece que están esperando una señal para actuar."

"El silencio aquí no es natural."

"¿Viste cómo todos se inclinan al final de la reunión?"

"Es como si se estuviera realizando un juramento invisible."

"Aquí no hay espacio para la duda, todos parecen seguir un guion."

"Deberíamos estar atentos a lo que no se dice en voz alta."

La Casa del Líder del Pueblo (Exterior)

"Nadie se atreve a acercarse demasiado a la casa."

"Siempre hay alguien vigilando desde las ventanas."

"La puerta principal está custodiada por talismanes."

"Dicen que solo los elegidos pueden cruzar ese umbral."

"Las cortinas siempre están cerradas, incluso de día."

"Algo en esa casa te hace sentir frío, incluso a la distancia."

"He oído que a veces salen cánticos por la noche."

"No importa cuántas veces pases, nunca verás a nadie entrando o saliendo."

"Hay un camino desgastado hacia la puerta, pero nadie lo usa."

"Los aldeanos ni siquiera la mencionan en voz alta."

"No podemos ni imaginar lo que ocultan dentro."

"Se siente como si esa casa fuera el corazón oscuro del pueblo."

"El líder da órdenes desde ahí, pero nunca invita a nadie a entrar."

"Si te acercas mucho, es como si algo te empujara hacia atrás."

"Es mejor no llamar la atención cerca de este lugar."

El Cementerio

"Nadie visita estas tumbas, están completamente abandonadas."

"Las lápidas tienen símbolos extraños en lugar de nombres."

"El silencio aquí es tan profundo que se siente antinatural."

"Parece que las tumbas están desordenadas, como si alguien hubiera cavado recientemente."

"Los amuletos colgados en los árboles parecen advertencias."

"Hay flores secas que parecen haber sido dejadas hace mucho tiempo."

"Este lugar no figura en los mapas del pueblo."

"Las leyendas dicen que algunos nunca salieron de este cementerio."

"Algo cruje bajo los pies, pero no son ramas."

"Este sitio parece estar congelado en el tiempo."

"La brisa aquí siempre es más fría, incluso en pleno día."

"El camino hasta aquí está casi cubierto de maleza, como si el pueblo quisiera olvidarlo."

"Dicen que algunas noches, las velas se encienden solas entre las tumbas."

"El ambiente se siente pesado, como si las almas atrapadas aquí no descansaran en paz."

"Las tumbas más antiguas parecen haber sido abiertas y luego selladas de nuevo."

[idontknowanametouse]

Miraculous Rewrite AU, chapter 2: Stoneheart

(mentions of child abuse, trauma and actual consequences for akuma)

When Adrien wakes up, the sky is red.

He sits and looks around. The sun has practically disappeared completely, but there is still color in the sky.

In the distance, he sees the Eiffel Tower and the partially destroyed Montparnasse Tower.

Standing up, he moves a little closer to the edge and looks at the streets. There isn't a single person as far as he can see, the only cars driving around being police ones. The houses also seem to have no people inside, several with empty garages, others with their doors open, as if the residents had run out in panic. In the distance, he can hear something almost similar to an echo:

“Evacuation protocol. Public emergency. This is not training. All citizens, leave the city. Repeating, all citizens, leave the city. Evacuation protocol. Public emergency…”

Adrien turns to Marinette, who is still sleeping, and pokes her:

-Marinette. Marinette. Hey, Marinette.

-Hmm…? – she murmurs, rubbing her eyes. For a second, she looks at Adrien without understanding what's going on, and then quickly stands up. - Puta merda! Where is he?!

-From the trail of destruction and the direction where the police and press cars are heading, I think the champ des mars.

Marinette looks at him, a look of defeat on her face.

-I will give up.

-…you think you failed.

-I really did. We spent hours off and look at all the damage that has been done!

-…I can't deny that… it really seems like this isn't going to work… not with us…

-Stop.

They both look in the direction of the voice. Plagg and Tikki, in their human forms, glare at them.

-Is it serious that you are going to give up because you made mistakes?

-Our mistakes cost several people their lives!!

-Child, I'm sorry, but… you can't save everyone. Not when there's a crazy person out there taking advantage of other people's feelings to cause destruction. You have as much guilt as the person inside that stone armor, which is to say, none.

-You are trying to save and help people! Even if you fail, it will never be your fault, understand?!

-We never make mistakes when it's about connections. Even when the person didn't accept it, we knew we still had it. You can quit if you want. We can find other people. But know that you were chosen for a reason.

There is a moment of silence. Then, suddenly, Tikki's form disappears and Marinette transforms.

-Marinette? – Adrien murmurs.

-Ladybug, actually. – and turns to him. - I have an idea. And I need you as my partner.

Suddenly, seeing that look on her sparks something again in Adrien. Something that sparked earlier when Plagg revealed himself. Something that hadn't been lit for years, until that day. And that compelled him to rise up and transform.

-What's the plan?

-I need four very long ropes, this inflatable mattress here – and they took the previously invoked talisman. – my yo-yo, the Eiffel Tower, your cataclysm and… sorry about that… your willingness to be caught in the hand of that thing.

-…I like your way of thinking, my lady. – and gave her a Cheshire smile.

-My lady?

-Yes.

-Stop that.

-What about Buggaboo?

-I'm going to punch you. Let's go. Are you in or not?

-Ladybug… I promise that I'm always in with your plans! – and gives her a thumbs up.

-…thanks. Now, let's get this shit done.

–

When the weapons are turned towards them, they both expected it. This way, they are faster, following a zigzag pattern until they are in a part of the Eiffel Tower out of the reach of the bullets. It is at that moment that Heart of Stone approaches, but, just as they are about to put the plan into action, the villain opens his mouth and a thousand black butterflies come out of it, gather on top of the Eiffel Tower and form a giant face.

-…was that in your plan? – mutters Chat.

-…no.

Things only get worse when a press helicopter approaches the giant head and it spoke.

-People of Paris, I am Hawk Moth.

-Hawk Moth? – they both murmur, still kinda schocked with the whole "butterfly-made talking head" thing.

-I'll only make this stop if you bring me the ladybug and cat miraculous. You two must turn yourself in, as you have already caused too much damage to this city.

-AH, VAI TOMAR NO CU!!!

Everyone's eyes – Hawk Moth's, Stoneheart's, Chat Noir's, the military's, the press', everyone who left's and everyone who stayed in Paris' – turn to the girl dressed as a ladybug in the center of the Eiffel Tower.

-DON’T TRY TO PRETEND TO BE INNOCENT!! YOU ARE THE ONE WHO CAUSED ALL THIS LÄ SHÎ!! YOU SENT THE AKUMA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AN INNOCENT PERSON SUFFERING AND CONTROL HIM TO BE A VILLAIN, AND IT'S OBVIOUSLY YOU THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING BAD THAT'S HAPPENING, FOR THE PEOPLE WHO GET HURT, AND FOR THOSE WHO DIED! IF THERE'S ONE THING I HATE IT'S A PIECE OF SHIT LIKE YOU ACTING LIKE YOU'RE INNOCENT! I AM LADYBUG AND MY PARTNER IS CHAT NOIR, THE NAMES OF THE PEOPLE WHO WILL MAKE YOU CAGAR NA CALÇA!! GO, GET OUT OF HERE, AND STOP DISTURBING MY PLAN!! SHOO, SHOO, SHOO!!!

With this last sentence, she throws the yo-yo towards the head, dispersing the butterflies and pulling the weapon back to herself.

-How rude! Let's get this over with, Stoneheart is already coming here! – Ladybug exclaims, making a slight pout and turning to Chat Noir. – Get up there, and do as we agreed!!

-Okay… okay… – he says, without realizing that, beneath the mask, there is a slight blush over his freckles.

As Ladybug said, Stoneheart starts climbing the Eiffel Tower, going after them, and Chat Noir hits him with his crutches to draw his attention. Both begin a chase up the tower, meanwhile, Ladybug ties the ropes to the ends of the inflated mattress and then ties the other ends to the string of her yo-yo, forming a complex geometric pattern of a string as she crosses it between the pillars of the Eiffel Tower.

As soon as he reaches the top, just before the villain does, Chat Noir activates his cataclysm (being very careful this time not to touch the wrong place) and destroys the tip of the tower. He quickly descends, jumping towards Stoneheart, who, surprised, grabs him, but also opens his left hand so that he can grab the part of the tower that falls over him.

With that, a small blackened paper ball falls down the tower, with Ladybug catching it in her hands and… well, there's no other way to put it. She tears apart the paper with her teeth.

A small butterfly emerges from the torn object. Initially dark, it almost immediately turns white, flying away. Black smoke surrounds the figure of Stoneheart, and Ladybug sees Ivan, falling through the bars of the Eiffel Tower.

Alarmed, she prays that her plan works, and is relieved to see her friend falling onto the mattress firmly tied to the string of their yo-yo. Just as planned, Chat Noir quickly descends the tower, sliding on his crutches. Ladybug already has the ropes that hold the mattress together in her hands, as if it were a little bundle. She asks:

-Are you ready?

-Yes, but they're going to come after us… and after him. – He points to the military forces and the police, who are getting closer and closer to the base of the tower.

-…Merda.

-Don't worry, I'll solve this.

-How?

-Just follow the plan and hold on to me, and it will be fine.

-…okay, I'll trust you.

-Hey! Dude! Hold on there!!

Ladybug, just as they agreed, hugs him, holding him tight, and Ivan, without understanding anything of what is happening, clings to the mattress.

Chat Noir feels something inside him, almost like an itch. Something that compels him. Something that somehow makes him sure of what to do.

Something similar to a black hole.

Ladybug, Ivan and a few others scream as a huge ball of darkness envelops them. They can't see anything inside, there's an absolute lack of light around them. Taking advantage of the gap, Chat Noir uses his crutches to get out of there quickly, then returning to the area of ​​light and out of sight of the army. He doesn't stop until they reach a safe location, close to the school where it all started.

-…what was that? – Ladybug asks, her knees still shaking slightly.

-I… I don't know, I think I unlocked my other power? I just… thought about a black hole and out of nowhere, all the light disappeared… it must work like that. Kind of.

-Ah… – she turns to Ivan. – I… I mean, dude, are you okay?

-Hm… I think so, but… – he murmurs, looking at the floor. - …what happened? I can't remember…

-Oh… what's the last thing you recall?

-I… I received a call… about my mother and then… I had an anxiety attack, and… I only remember until that part.

-Hm… okay, ok, it's… sorry, I really don't know how to tell you this…

-We are heroes. – says Chat. – Okay, I think you already got that, but we showed up here in the city to fight a villain, called Hawk Moth. From what we know, he takes people's negative emotions and uses this to control them and turn them into villains. I'm… I'm really sorry that he did this to you.

Ivan seems to take a few seconds to process the information, and then his face changes. First, he appears to remember something. Then shock crosses his face. Finally, an expression of despair takes over him and he lowers his head, burying it in his hands.

-Hey. Hey, hey, hey, hey. – calls Ladybug, trying to get his attention. – It wasn't your fault. You didn't do anything wrong, Hawk Moth is the only one to blame.

-But I… I… still… I… – his hands are shaking. – I saw… the damage, on the way… I did this�� I… I can't fix this… everyone will know… that I was the monster who did this…

-You are not a monster. I don't know what you're going through, but I'm absolutely sure that you're not a monster. The only monster is Hawk Moth. Plus, we can fix everything, or at least a good part of it.

-…h-how?

She then takes the air mattress, deflates it, throws it up in the air and it turns into a billion ladybugs.

As if that weren't enough, the ladybugs spread and, wherever they go, structures are reassembled and injured people are healed. Not everything can be repaired, the few people who died do not return, but the repair is so impressive that it astounds everyone in the city and beyond.

-I call it Miraculous Ladybug. From what I understand, it quickly fixes everything that can be repaired by human hands.

-…that…is very impressive…

-Listen, we need to leave now. Will you be fine?

-…I think… so… – Ivan muttered.

-Are you sure? – he nodds. - Alright then. Take care of yourself.

The two heroes move away, climbing onto the roof of Marinette's house, close to where they left Ivan.

-I live here… – she yawns. – I'm going to go in and sleep while I wait for my parents, then I'll make up some excuse that I hid and went home and they were not here…

-Okay, I'll meet you tomorrow.

-Bye.

-Bye. -Wait! – and raised their fist. - Fist bump? He smiles, tired but happy, and touches his fist with hers. -Fist bump. And he leaves.

–

The next day, people are allowed to return to the city, but at school, it's possible to see that some are still hesitant to leave home, due to the absence of some students. Even before class starts, it is possible to feel the tension among the students, not only because of the situation itself, but also because it all started at that school.

Marinette arrives a little later than usual, but never actually late, and is faced with a crowd of reporters in front of the school. Before they can ask themself what is happening, they see the journalists walking away because of a red-haired figure. One she only met yesterday, but whose face is etched in her memory.

Her literature teacher and responsible for the class this year, Professor Bustier. And she looks like she's about to hit the reporters.

-IF I SEE ANY OF YOU AROUND HERE AGAIN OR OUTSIDE SCHOOL HARASSING A STUDENT, I SWEAR TO GOD I WILL CALL THE POLICE! SHOO, SHOO! GET OUT OF HERE!

Looking very reluctant, the reporters begin to walk away, and, turning to Ivan, the teacher asks:

-Ivan, are you okay?

He nods slightly and murmurs:

-…thanks.

-You don't need to thank me. Now, go inside, it won't be long until class starts.

He nods and starts to go inside, turning around a little later when he feels someone poking him. At first, he doesn't see who it is, until he looks down at Marinette.

-Ah. Hi, Mari.

-Hey. How are you?

-…I don't know.

-…you know it's not your fault, right?

-…I was told, but it's hard to believe.

-If you need to talk to someone, I'm here. Always.

-I know. You always have been. Thanks.

He walks away. Marinette sighs. She had never been the best at cheering people up, especially now when something nearly impossible had just occurred.

-

Today was probably the day Ivan spoke the least in his entire life, and it's not a small competition. When someone asked him something, he simply didn't answer and walked away. Last night, he dreamed about what happened. It was strange and confusing, many things were practically incomprehensible, but there was one thing he managed to remember very well.

When he appeared in the courtyard, many students looked at him in terror. And she was there.

Myléne.

He knew her struggles with fear. He knew how much she had severe anxiety that stopped her from doing many things. He knew how terrified she was in unfamiliar situations.

And he destroyed a wall in front of her while transformed into a giant stone monster.

She would never look him in the face again. And he didn't blame her for that, such was his certainty in his own guilt.

Well, at least, that's what he thought until she came after him in the middle of recess in the school's newly repaired basement (thanks to a bunch of magical ladybugs).

-Hey.

-…hey.

-Wanna talk?

-…you wanna?

-Of course, why wouldn't I want to?

-…it's just… yesterday… what happened…

-I wanted to talk about it, actually.

-…

-That heroine, Ladybug, said that Hawk Moth creates villains out of people's suffering.

-…did she… say that? I don't remember exactly.

-Yes, she did… how are you? Really.

-…really?

-Uhm.

-…scared.

-Something in specific?

-I think… scared of myself. – he swallows hard. – I was always afraid of hurting other people. Everyone was always afraid of me, so… I guess I started to be afraid of myself because of it? I think so. I think I always felt guilty about things I didn't do but could have done that made others fearful when they thought about me. Besides… there are… some things going on at home…

-You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to.

-No, it's okay, I… – and swallows. – …my mother is not very good. I think… you already knew that. Yesterday, my neighbor called to tell me about something, and I was scared to go home, I had an anxiety attack and it ended up… happening… that…

-…I'm sorry that bastard used that against you. Yesterday, I wanted to tell you something, but all this mess happened and I couldn't… but… do you remember when you gave me that botton? You know, your favorite band's?

-I do, but why…?

-So, I… wanted to give you something of mine too, even more so after all this… here. – and, feeling her face heat up, she hands him something, pushing the small object into his closed hand.

Ivan opens his hand, without understanding, and feels his heart speed up and his face redden when he sees the small ring. It's handmade, carved from wood, and has a small pink paper flower glued on top.

-I… wanted… to tell you that you are very special to me and that I'm very happy that we became friends in sixth grade… and that I think I love you very much… and that… that… – she swallows and exclaims: – I WANT TO DATE YOU, DO YOU WANT TO DATE ME?!

-…Yes…

-W-what?!

-YES!! B-but… you… really didn't give up on it after yesterday?! B-because I would completely understand and…

-NO, YOU IDIOT!! – and immediately covered their mouth with their hands, in panic. - Sorry!!! Sorry, that was mean!! But that whole thing wasn't your fault, it never will be!!! And it changes in nothing how I feel about you, we can get through all this together, okay?! Let's… let's learn to deal with all these changes, which are really scary, together!!!

-…ok… I… can I hug you?

-Of course you can.

He hugged her gently, relieving himself of everything he had been feeling for a long, long time.

You don't have to act like you have a heart made of stone.

-I love you.

-I love you too.

-

Adrien and Marinette end up being the last ones to leave, at the end of class. Interestingly, as soon as they leave, it starts to rain.

-…oh.

-I have an umbrella. Do you want it?

-Oh? Oh no, you don't need to!!

-It's alright, no problem. I can buy another one, anyway.

-Ah, okay, then…

When Marinette takes the umbrella in her hands, however, it closes over them, trapping the two together.

-Ouch!

-Wait, let me try to open it!

-No, calm down!

-How do you do it?!

-Can you just press the button again?!

-I don't know, let me try!!

Fortunately, they soon manage to get out from under the umbrella. Suddenly, to Marinette's surprise, Adrien begins to have a fit of laughter.

In fact, it also makes her laugh a little. And the way his face, previously looking so expressionless, suddenly got bright, made her happy.

-I… – Adrien takes a deep breath to calm down, but continues smiling at her. – …I have to go, my best friend must be waiting.

-The… girl you entered the classroom with?

-Yeah. Chloé. She is like my sister. In fact, I think she's my only friend until yesterday, when Nino offered to be my friend too.

That was definitely like Nino.

-I can also be your friend.

-Really?

-Yeah. We're going to be superhero partners, so I think we kind of need to get along, right?

-OK. You're cool, I would like having you as a friend.

-Same.

-I'll see you tomorrow, my lady.

-Ha, ha, very funny. You are never stopping that?

-Never. – and sticks out his tongue at her, who reciprocate as Adrien walks away.

That umbrella somehow felt perfect in their hands. It was almost as if she couldn't let go of it anymore.

-

And chapter 2 is out! I'm trying to give some spotlight and kind of dive into all the teens, so I decided to make this one about Ivan and kind of about Myléne too, do you like it? Also, umbrella scene is here! Although, not how you may expect it...

Translation to Marinette swearing:

Lä shî - from what I could find, this is chinese for "shit". Correct me if I'm wrong.

Puta merda - holy shit in portuguese

Vai tomar no cu - go suck your own ass

Cagar na calça - shit your pants

Merda - shit

[vetej]

Les Omamori sont des amulettes japonaises vendues dans des sanctuaires Shinto et temples Buddhistes, dédiées à un kami ou une figure Bouddhiste et sont réputées pour procurer différentes formes de chance et protection.

Le shintoïsme, religion primitive japonaise est basée sur des concepts animistes. Les êtres vivants - y compris la faune et la flore -, les objets et les éléments naturels (vent, pluie…) ont un esprit ou force vitale, et un pouvoir de protection. Ainsi, un arbre géant sacré est censé protéger le village d'à-côté si on lui témoigne son respect à travers des rites.

L'omamori pour l'argent et les affaires

Le kaiun shofuku serait efficace pour attirer la bonne fortune : investissement, héritage, épargne, etc. C'est pour cette raison qu'il représente un sac d'argent jaune vif, couleur de la richesse.

Très populaire auprès des étudiants nippons, le pic d'achat du gakugyō-jōju se situe avant la rentrée scolaire - entre février et mars. Ce talisman généralement de couleur bleu ou vert présage de bonnes notes.

Le yakuyoke est un moyen de protection censé réprimer les superstitions, chasser les démons et prévenir les événements malheureux.

Très répandue parmi les inconditionnels d'omamori, le en-musubi est une amulette japonaise qui embellit les relations amoureuses actuelles et provoque de belles rencontres futures. Il en existe pour les célibataires, les couples, les mariés et les familles.

Un omamori ouvert perd son pouvoir protecteur, il faut le porter constamment sans jamais l'ouvrir. Il est également conseillé de le remplacer une fois par an ; à défaut, la malchance qu'il aura accumulée poursuivra son porteur. Sachez que le moment le plus opportun d'acheter un nouveau fétiche japonais est le jour de l'an. Eh oui, les bons départs se prennent au bon moment !

Par ailleurs, il ne faut pas changer un omamori détérioré. Bien au contraire, une amulette abîmée signifie qu'elle a barré la route à beaucoup d'événements malheureux.

[boardgameparadisesblog]

What are popular board game themes?

Board games have been a beloved pastime for generations, offering a blend of strategy, chance, and social interaction. One of the key elements that make board games so captivating is their themes. A well-chosen theme can transform a simple set of rules into an immersive experience, transporting players to different worlds and eras. Here’s a look at some of the most popular board game themes that continue to enthrall players of all ages.

Fantasy Enchanting Worlds and Epic Quests: Fantasy is one of the most enduring and popular themes in board gaming. Games set in magical realms often feature wizards, dragons, and epic quests. Titles like "Dungeons & Dragons" and "Gloomhaven" are prime examples, offering rich narratives and intricate world-building that captivate players.

Magic and Mythology: Many fantasy games draw inspiration from mythology and folklore, incorporating gods, mythical creatures, and ancient legends into their gameplay. This theme allows for creative storytelling and complex character development, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Science Fiction Futuristic Adventures: Science fiction themes transport players to futuristic worlds, filled with advanced technology, space exploration, and alien encounters. Games like "Terraforming Mars" and "Eclipse" challenge players to colonize new planets and navigate interstellar politics, providing a thrilling and imaginative escape.

Dystopian Futures: Dystopian sci-fi games, such as "Android: Netrunner" and "The Resistance," explore darker, speculative futures. These games often involve elements of strategy, deception, and survival, making for intense and thought-provoking gameplay.

Historical Recreating the Past: Historical board games immerse players in specific periods of history, allowing them to relive and reshape significant events. Games like "Ticket to Ride" and "Catan" are set in various historical contexts, from the expansion of railroads to the settlement of new territories.

War and Strategy: Many historical games focus on military strategy and warfare. Titles such as "Risk" and "Memoir '44" recreate famous battles and campaigns, challenging players to outmaneuver their opponents and achieve victory.

Horror Spooky and Supernatural: Horror-themed board games delve into the eerie and supernatural, often featuring haunted houses, monsters, and dark mysteries. Games like "Betrayal at House on the Hill" and "Arkham Horror" create tense atmospheres and thrilling narratives that keep players on the edge of their seats.

Survival and Suspense: Survival horror games, such as "Dead of Winter" and "Zombicide," require players to work together (or sometimes against each other) to overcome relentless threats. These games often involve resource management and strategic planning, heightening the sense of urgency and danger.

Adventure and Exploration Epic Journeys: Adventure-themed games take players on epic journeys through uncharted territories and mythical lands. Games like "Talisman" and "Forbidden Island" emphasize exploration, discovery, and the thrill of the unknown, making each playthrough a unique experience.

Treasure Hunts and Quests: Many adventure games revolve around treasure hunts and quests. Titles such as "Clank!" and "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – The Board Game" challenge players to uncover hidden treasures, solve puzzles, and complete missions.

Economic and Resource Management Building and Trading: Economic-themed games focus on resource management, trade, and building enterprises. Games like "Agricola" and "Puerto Rico" require players to strategically allocate resources, negotiate trades, and develop their territories to achieve success.

Business and Industry: Some economic games simulate real-world business scenarios. Titles such as "Monopoly" and "Power Grid" challenge players to build monopolies, manage industries, and navigate market fluctuations, providing a blend of strategy and realism.

Mystery and Detective Solving Crimes: Mystery and detective-themed games engage players in solving crimes and uncovering secrets. Games like "Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective" and "Clue" (or "Cluedo") immerse players in intricate mysteries, requiring deductive reasoning and keen observation skills.

Hidden Roles and Deception: Many mystery games feature hidden roles and elements of deception. Titles such as "Mafia" and "One Night Ultimate Werewolf" challenge players to uncover traitors and hidden identities, creating tense and suspenseful gameplay.

The theme of a board game plays a crucial role in shaping the player experience, offering a narrative framework that enhances the mechanics and strategies. From fantastical realms and futuristic adventures to historical battles and eerie mysteries, the variety of themes ensures there’s something for every taste. Exploring these popular themes can inspire your next game night and introduce you to new and exciting worlds. So, dive in and discover the myriad of themed board games waiting to captivate and entertain you!

[uniquetyphoonmiracle]

Solo pensar que puedo ir a Baja CALIFORNIA en una SCOOTER "ITALIKA" (RUINAS ROMANAS de SEVILLA en donde nacieron 3 Emperadores Romanos y donde trasladaron SANTI-PONCE los supervivientes a un DILUVIO y que antes estaba en mi estadio TALISMAN u oLIMPIcO de SEVILLA).. a explorar sitios como EL TRIUNFO, LA PAZ, TODOS SANTOS, LOS CABOS o sus PLAYAS E ISLAS PARADISIACAS donde comer un PESCADO O CEVICHE RECIEN SACADO DEL MAR.. en vez de TRABAJAR COMO UN ESCLAVO PARA UN REY, un IDOLO, UN POLITICO, UN RELIGIOSO, un VICIO Y UNA PUTA MUJER.. me dan GANAS de SALIR HUYENDO jaja

Por cierto.. A la vuelta de EL TRIUNFO A LA PAZ.. se me hizo de Noche.. No llevaba las GAFAS DE VER (entonces hace ya 5 años con LUZ veia mas o menos bien) y con la GASOLINA dudosa en una carretera llena de baches hasta llegar a la autovia donde se incorporan por cualquier lado e incluso cruzando al carril contrario.. Me equivoque al llegar a LA PAZ y me meti como un KAMIKAZE en SENTIDO CONTRARIO.. mejor que CHARLY SINEWAN O ITCHY BOOTS O GONZAVENTURAS jaja

[reginadeinisseni]

Rosana - El Talisman (music video)

El Talisman Testo

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El talisman de tu piel me ha dicho

que soy la reina de tus caprichos

yo soy el as de los corazones

que se pasean en tus tentaciones

el talisman de tu piel me cuenta

que en tu montura caeran las riendas

cuando una noche de amor desesperados

caigamos juntos y enredados

la alfombra y el alrededor acabaran desordenadoscuando una noche de amor que yo no dudo

la eternidad vendra seguro

tu y yo el desnudo y el corazon

seremos uno

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

el talisman de tu piel lo dice

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

lo dice el corazon y el fuego de tu piel

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

el talisman de tu piel lo dice

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

a ver que dices tu

el talisman de tu piel me ha chiva

que ando descalza de esquina a esquina

por cada calle que hay en tus sueños

que soy el mar de todos tus puertos

el talisman de tu piel me cuenta

que tu destino caera a mi puerta

cuando una noche de amor desesperados

caigamos juntos y enredados

la alfombra y el alrededor acabaran desordenados

cuando una noche de amor que yo no dudo

la eternidad vendra seguro

tu y yo el desnudo y el corazon

seremos uno

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

el talisman de tu piel lo dice

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

lo dice el corazon y el fuego de tu piel

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

el talisman de tu piel lo dice

yo soy la tierra de tus raices

a ver que dices tuARBELO GOPAR, ROSANA

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Les Marines américains attaquent les véhicules amphibies, quittent le pont du coffre du quai de transport amphibie USS Green Bay, pendant le Talisman Sabre, un événement de formation biennal américain et australien. (Image : fichier Reuters)Un MRH-90 Taipan s'est écrasé vendredi soir dans les eaux subtropicales près de l'île Hamilton, dans le Queensland. Les membres d'équipage portés disparus sont tous des militaires australiens.L'Australie a suspendu samedi un exercice militaire majeur avec les États-Unis, après qu'un hélicoptère de défense participant aux exercices s'est écrasé dans le Pacifique, laissant quatre membres d'équipage portés disparus.Le ministre australien de la Défense, Richard Marles, a déclaré que le MRH-90 Taipan s'était écrasé vendredi soir dans les eaux subtropicales près de l'île Hamilton, dans le Queensland.Il avait participé au vaste exercice Talisman Saber, qui comprend 30 000 militaires d'Australie, des États-Unis et de plusieurs autres pays."Au moment où nous vous parlons, les quatre membres d'équipage n'ont pas encore été retrouvés", a déclaré Marles après une recherche presque nocturne, qui devrait se poursuivre samedi.L'AFP comprend que les quatre membres d'équipage à bord de l'hélicoptère sont australiens."Les familles des quatre membres d'équipage ont été informées de cet incident et nos espoirs et nos pensées vont beaucoup aux membres d'équipage et à leurs familles", a ajouté Marles."Nous espérons désespérément de meilleures nouvelles au cours de cette journée."Les responsables n'ont pas encore dit ce qui a causé l'incident, qui est survenu alors que l'exercice Talisman Sabre entrait dans sa deuxième semaine.Les exercices sont conçus pour tester la logistique à grande échelle, le combat terrestre, les débarquements amphibies et les opérations aériennes, et pour signaler la force des alliances militaires occidentales.Le Japon, la France, l'Allemagne et la Corée du Sud participent également.Le secrétaire américain à la Défense Lloyd Austin est en Australie avec le secrétaire d'État américain Antony Blinken pour des réunions qui coïncident avec les exercices.Les deux hommes ont offert leur soutien, alors que le personnel américain a aidé l'effort de sauvetage."C'est toujours difficile quand vous avez des accidents", a déclaré Austin. "Mais la raison pour laquelle vous vous entraînez à un niveau aussi élevé est en fin de compte que vous pouvez protéger des vies."Il n'est pas encore clair si les exercices militaires, qui doivent se terminer le 4 août, reprendront.Heures de volL'Australie se lance actuellement dans une refonte majeure de ses forces armées, s'orientant vers des capacités de frappe à longue portée dans le but de garder à distance des ennemis potentiels tels que la Chine.Même avant l'incident, Canberra avait annoncé qu'elle remplacerait sa flotte d'hélicoptères Taipan vieillissants par des Black Hawks fabriqués aux États-Unis.Les responsables australiens se sont plaints d'avoir dû mettre à terre à plusieurs reprises les Taipans de fabrication européenne, invoquant des difficultés d'entretien et d'obtention de pièces de rechange.« Nous n'avons tout simplement pas le nombre d'heures de vol dont nous avons besoin depuis le Taipan. Nous sommes convaincus que nous pouvons obtenir cela des Black Hawks », a déclaré Marles en janvier de cette année.En mars, un MRH-90 Taipan volant au sud de Sydney a subi une panne de moteur lors d'un exercice d'entraînement nocturne, forçant l'équipage à se jeter dans l'océan.Ils ont survécu avec seulement des blessures mineures, mais toute la flotte de Taipan a été clouée au sol pendant un mois.(Cette histoire n'a pas été éditée par le personnel de News18 et est publiée à partir d'un flux d'agence de presse syndiqué - AFP) Shankhyaneel SarkarShankhyaneel Sarkar est rédacteur en chef adjoint chez News18, couvrant les questions internationales. C'est un fan d'Arsenal, et pendant son temps libre, il aime explorer...Read More

[ivanreycristo]

Es decir..VIRGINIA MAESTRO..creo q es NECESARIO alguna TRAGEDIA PERSONAL O COLECTIVA tipo TERREMOTO, TSUNAMI O TORMENTA para acabar con la FRUTA PODRIDA y salir de la PRISION DEL DESEO como viene a decir MAR ADENTRO del debut cd EL MAR NO CESA de HEROES DEL SILENCIO q la cantaron x última vez en el circuito del tragico RICARDO TORMO en VALENCIA en su mini_gira de REUNION grabada en el FORO SOL de MEXICO e invitando a Phil MANZANa+ERA [SU productor] a tocar TUMBAS DE SAL en mi estadio TALISMAN u oLIMPIcO de SEVILLA

[satyrmagos]

Two-sided silver talisman with an image of Hekate on one side -- "O Six Hands crowning a flaming eye,/ Extending in every direction;" from Jack Grayle's Hekataeon, Rite 4: De Forma -- and her crossroads sigil, name, and six epithets in Greek -- "Hekate, Atalos, Apotropaia, Soteira, Rexichthon" -- on the reverse. * Made of solid .925 sterling silver, shibuichi (an art metal alloy made of 3:1 copper:silver), yellow brass, or red bronze. * Available as a coin, with an upeye for use as a pendant, or with three jump rings for use in a rosary-style necklace.

Each piece is hand-made to order in my home studio, with unique variations and defects as a result of the fabrication and casting process.

These talismans are NOT consecrated. That is your responsibility.

[nohgyu]

‘ debatible ’ ¿sabría darle ejemplos? tal vez no, pero eso no evitaría que intentara contradecirle. ‘ ¿qué cosas conoces que no tengan explicación científica? ’ inquirió, buscando ser convencido.

lo siguiente que dijo lo llevó a girar levemente el rostro mientras miraba hacia el mar, pensativo. ‘ tal vez para que personas como tú y yo lo tomemos como prueba irrefutable de que existen las posesiones demoníacas ’ sugirió. pero era cierto... ¿serían capaces de guardar un secreto tan grande como aquel, incluso después de renunciar a la religión, como había sido el caso de muches? alguien habría filtrado algo al respecto, imagina.

‘ ¿quién es el tuyo? ’ quiso saber, curioso. ‘ mis compañeros son juno y khai ’ mencionó, desconociendo si contrario sería capaz de conocer a ambos, o alguno de los dos.

a decir verdad, no tenía idea de qué era lo que izzak quería comentarle, así que... escuchar que se trataba de detalles de lo ocurrido entre él y el sujeto que parecía interesarle, lo llevó a mirarlo con atención. no sólo le encantaba el chisme, sino que también... le había generado genuina curiosidad lo que izzak le había comentado por chat. ni siquiera había sospechado que se encontraba en medio de algún lío amoroso, hasta que lo mencionó. le miró en silencio mientras él hablaba, sin que su expresión dijera mucho sobre lo que opinaba de cada cosa que oía, aunque... a simple vista, parecía estar guardándose las críticas. cuando volvió la vista al frente, suspiró. ‘ eres un idiota ’ concluyó, pero tono de voz le hizo sonar resignado más que juzgón. izzak nunca lo había juzgado, y él no pretendía darle un trato diferente. ‘ el tipo te dice que le gusta otro... tú vas, lo besas y después duermes acurrucado en su pecho... o él en el tuyo ’ un detalle que no iba a cambiar las cosas, pero se encontró preguntándose cuál era más probable. ‘ no es un cierre, izzak, ahora eres el sujeto al que sólo besaría y con el que sólo se acurrucaría si está ebrio ’ chasqueó la lengua. ‘ ¿en cuál de los veinte idiomas que hablas te tengo que decir que te mereces algo bueno? ’ quizás no impotaba cómo ni cuánto se lo dijera, era algo que izzak debería comenzar a creer por sus propios medios, y a él sólo le quedaría verlo una y otra vez actuar como quien no se valoraba ni un poco.

quizás su visión de las cosas estuviese siendo poco objetiva, sin embargo, pues era su amigo —— obviamente querría lo mejor para él.

detuvo sus pasos al escucharle tropezar; y no fue por reacción tardía que no hizo nada, sino porque en verdad no vio nada posible que hacer por él: cuando volteó, ya estaba varios metros por debajo. de nuevo, suspiró. ¿qué iba a hacer con él?

dando algunos saltos llegó hasta su costado, en donde se acuclilló, para ver lo que estaba mirando. ‘ supongo que si fueran parte del rito, estarían rotos, ¿no crees? ’ murmuró, observando los talismanes en el suelo. ‘ no tiene pinta de llevar mucho tiempo aquí... ’ cuando volteó para ver si había otras personas por ahí, notó que alguien a la lejanía les miraba. parecía ser un aldeano, ¿sería el dueño de la vela y los talismanes...? ‘ no te asustes ’ dijo, volviendo la mirada hacia el frente, sin demostrar signos de alerta o de miedo, por su parte. ‘ y no mires, pero creo que alguien nos está vigilando ’

violenta carcajada notificó partida de la tensión no puntuada de anteriores días, resurgiendo en él de manera desordenada y desesperada. leyó novelas sobre posesiones demoníacas, no obstante siquiera se compararon con los documentales. las pruebas reales que existía un poder sobrenatural más allá de sus narices, negando incluso si surcoreano no pudo captarlo.  ‘  hay cosas que la ciencia no puede explicar, ¿cómo esperas que lo hagan con las posesiones?  ’  era el atractivo del mundo. lo inexplicable, el misterio que caracterizó algunos tópicos, parándose sobre la roca a unos milímetros de ingyu.  ‘  no todo merece una explicación, gyu. ¿crees que el grupo de exorcistas del vaticano existe solo porque sí?  ’ miró al cielo y exhaló, calmando sus apresurados latidos por saltar como canguro, asegurando que beanie no cayera sobre sus ojos.   ‘  ¿hablamos de histeria colectiva o creencias paganas?  ’  porque a su opinión la segunda tenía bases, examinando el entorno antes de volver al contrario, virando iris por su estupidez. ¿cómo se hicieron amigos? todavía lo cuestionaba.  ‘  el mío ni se comunicó.  ’  y lo buscó, sin resultados.  ‘  ¿tan interesante te parece mi caos emocional?  ’  devolvió burlesco, tal vez calmado y hasta vacío. ‘  ¿qué debo añadir? se emborrachó, charlamos, tuve un momento de debilidad y— no me siento orgulloso de ello, sabes.  ’  cerró sus párpados, aspirando larga bocanada de aire. esa noche fue una locura en todo el sentido de la palabra, agradeciendo contar con apoyo de contrario. al menos desahogar el nudo de estómago y continuar como siempre.  ‘  después que confesó su amor por otra persona, nos besamos.  ’  declaró, interrumpiendo cualquier cosa que pudiera añadir antes de concluir, dedicándole mirada de advertencia.   ‘  un cierre, ¿de acuerdo? en sus cinco sentidos no hubiese pasado. durmió esa noche conmigo pero no hicimos nada, lo prometo. no hemos hablado desde entonces.  ’  leves sonidos de sofoco enfatizaron sentencia, metiendo manos por bolsillos, encogiéndose de hombros. las próximas piedras que exploró menos resbalosas que antecesoras, arrugando puente de nariz medio distraído.  ‘  te he dado suficiente información. ’  la imagen del tercero que disminuyó pesar pasó por su mente, arrastrando comisuras parsimonioso. el cariño se tatuó por sus rasgos, a nada de articular eso que guardó en entrañas. otra vez voló lejos de la realidad, descuidando próximo brinco como para casi caer. sus rápidos reflejos lo salvaron de estrellarse contra las piedras, raspándose ambas manos cuando intentó protegerse. un pequeño susto que le arrancó agudo chillido, eclipsando ardor de palmas tres talismanes escondidos entre rocas medianas. además de, ¿era eso una vela? ‘ debes ver esto. ’ no tocó figuras de maderas ni resto de cera derretida. los rasguños de su piel y picazón era la menor de sus prioridades, afortunado de haber caído de pie. poco a poco se arrodilló, manteniendo zona herida lejos de descubrimiento. ‘ ¿qué opinas de esto? ¿será que empiezan los ritos por aquí y luego terminan en el cementerio? ’

[frenchwitchdiary]

Talisman de Mars

Ce Talisman de Mars du Museum of Witchcraft, représente un carré en métal (probablement en bronze, peut-être en argent) finement ciselé, datant du XVIe ou XVIIe siècle. Classé par le Musée dans la catégorie Protection, le talisman mesure 41x41mm, et affiche au recto le Carré numérique de Mars et des noms d'esprits, et au verso le Sceau de Mars, des noms d'esprits et d'autres sigils/symboles.

Fun fact : Ce talisman prêté par Bill Lovett est en fait une trouvaille de détecteur de métaux, découverte à environ 18 pouces de profondeur dans un champ en East Anglia.

Le Carré de Mars consiste en une grille de 5 x 5 carrés, comprenant des nombres de 1 à 25, disposés de manière à ce que chaque ligne (horizontale et verticale) s'additionne et donne le nombre 65.

Les noms d'esprit sur la face inscrite avec le carré de Mars sont Ielahiah, Friagne, Mathon et Lana. Les noms d'esprit sur la face portant le sceau de Mars sont Phaleg, Madimiel, Camael et Dagon. Les symboles également inscrits sur ce côté du talisman comprennent les symboles astrologiques de Mars, du Bélier et du Scorpion, le personnage de l'Esprit de Mars (Phaleg) et le sceau de l'Archange Samael.

Le créateur du talisman semble s'être inspiré des "Trois livres de philosophie occulte" d'Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, de l'"Heptameron" attribué à Pietro d'Abano et du livre de magie anonyme "Arbatel".

La signification des noms des esprits est la suivante :

Friagne : Ange de Mars régnant à l'Est 

Lana : Ange de Mars régnant à l'ouest

Ielahiah : Ange des Schemhamphoras (le Nom de Dieu caché dans le Livre de l'Exode), associé à la guerre

Mathon : Nom de la 5ème heure de la nuit (probablement une erreur pour Machon, le nom de la Sphère de Mars)

Phaleg : Esprit dirigeant de Mars

Madimiel : Esprit de Mars 

Dagon : Dieu des Philistins (dans la Bible, le roi Saül a été vaincu par les Philistins comme punition de Dieu, et sa tête fut pendue dans le temple de Dagon)

Camael : Ange posé sur Mars.

L'utilisation du nom Dagon peut sembler étrange, mais Bill Lovett a expliqué que Samael et Dagon sont liés dans les croyances gnostiques.

L'image ci-dessous provient de "The Golden Dawn" d'Israel Regardie, Volume 4 (1940), page 82 dans la bibliothèque du Musée :

La création des premiers objets magiques modernes impliquait généralement de couler les métaux à des moments astrologiques appropriés - vraisemblablement lorsque Mars était en position de force dans les cieux et/ou lorsque le Soleil était en Bélier ou en Scorpion, les deux signes gouvernés par Mars.

Ils étaient ensuite fumigés avec de l'encens (les encens de Mars, mais aussi le poivre et d'autres matériaux aux «saveurs» chaudes, caustiques, brûlantes ou piquantes), puis «vivifiés» par des prières ardentes et des incantations de voces magicae, qui pouvaient inclure les noms des esprits martiaux (tels que ceux écrits sur le talisman) ou des mots de pouvoir dits « barbares ».

Enfin, le talisman pouvait être chargé en le suspendant ou en le laissant s'imprégner des vertus occultes de Mars dans un environnement approprié : les champs de bataille étant l'exemple évident d'un lieu associé à la planète belliqueuse.

Le philosophe occulte Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa a décrit "les tables des planètes, douées de nombreuses et très grandes vertus des cieux, dans la mesure où elles représentent cet ordre divin des nombres célestes, imprimé sur les cieux par les Idées de l'Esprit Divin, par les moyens de l'Âme du Monde, et la douce harmonie de ces rayons célestes ». Ces carrés numériques rassemblaient des forces célestes qui pouvaient être encadrées et employées à des fins opérationnelles concrètes.

Agrippa détaille ailleurs que les fonctions d'un kamea martial pourraient inclure : "gravé sur une plaque de fer ou une épée, rend un homme puissant dans la guerre, les jugements, les pétitions, et terrible pour ses ennemis, et victorieux contre eux...”

“Mais s'il est gravé avec Mars infortuné (comprenez : sous un aspect négatif), sur une plaque d'airain rouge, il entrave les bâtiments, renverse les puissants en les privant des dignités, des honneurs et des richesses, et cause la discorde, les conflits et la haine des hommes et des bêtes, chasse les abeilles, les pigeons et les poissons, et gênent les Mils, et les rendent malchanceux à la chasse ou au combat, et causent la stérilité chez les hommes et les femmes, et d'autres animaux, et frappent de terreur tous les ennemis, et les obligent à se soumettre.” (Rien que ça.)

Ces types de talisman martial étaient également utilisés pour repousser les maladies, notamment celles que l'on croyait gouvernées par Mars, comme : les poux, la perte de cheveux, les boutons, les gonflements, les fièvres intermittentes et les problèmes de vésicule biliaire, de reins, de veines et d'organes reproducteurs.

Un tel objet magique aurait pu être “activé” en étant enterré ou porté sur soi en secret. Cependant, le reste d'un trou percé dans le coin "supérieur" suggère qu'il a été suspendu - soit autour du cou, soit à un clou à un endroit où il faisait rayonner son influence martiale.

[lukapfan]

[tigertaurus22]

For those who are interested, here is the prologue for MegaMan ZX Advent: Prismatic Kingdom

His heartbeat thundered in his ears as he raced against the clock through the halls of the Ouroborus, hoping that he and his compatriots could escape before the self-destruct countdown ended.

Aeolus could hear the footsteps of the other three Mega Men not far behind him, clutching the offline green Biometal in his hand like it was a protective talisman used in an age long ago.

His Shadow counterpart, Sairnaq, ran a few steps behind the Flame and Ice Megamen; Thetis gripping Atlas’ hand in a desperate attempt to not be left behind as they jumped over cracks and small ledges and dodged large chunks of the dark grey plated ceiling shaken loose by mighty tremors. Although none of the four could remember much of the events that lead up to this moment, most of it a blur of voices, colors and emotions, something told them that whatever they experienced was unpleasant at best.

Now was not the time to think too hard about that anyway.

A spot of lavender caught the sole female’s eye as they rounded a corner and she grit her teeth, her male companions noticing it too.

“Fuck!” Atlas growled as the spot grew closer, revealed as a humanoid machine with a buster gun attached to its arm. It was a Galleon, one of many footsoldier mechaloids used by the government. Wonderful.

“How are those things still online!?”

“Just run past it, we can’t deal with it right now!” Said the green haired man at the front, ushering his fellows in a mad dash down the hall past the still-active Galleon. Luckily, it didn’t seem to notice them as it was preoccupied with freeing its foot from a pile of rubble.

It’s buster seemed to be damaged too.

Another tremor shook the ship as the quartet sprinted further down the hall, causing them all to stumble a little. “At this rate, the whole damn thing is going to cave in on us before it blows up!” Atlas’ grip tightened on her younger friend’s hand as he whined in fear, trying to be reassuring as his ocean blue eyes threatened to spill tears.

“Just keep going! I think we’re almost to the hangar!”

“And then what? We jump for it!?” Atlas yelled as sounds of destruction from above grew louder, her burnt orange eyes glaring at the group’s de facto leader.

“THERE ARE VEHICLES WE CAN USE”. Siarnaq monotoned, his own dusky violet eyes glancing back at the redhead as if to reassure her. His mask had slipped off his face at some point since de-merging and in the heat of the moment he hadn’t bothered to pull it back up. This gave the other three the rare opportunity to see his entire face, the lower half of which was marred with scars. Atlas chose to ignore those as she nodded to him.

“He’s right! Just keep going!”

Aeolus willed his legs to move faster as another explosion erupted just above them.

‘I hope those fools make it out alive.’ He thought to himself. Freed from Model W’s influence thanks to Model Z, however the heck it did that, the Wind MegaMan could suddenly think a lot more clearly than he could for several months.

The first thing he had noticed upon waking from that nightmare was that his and the others’ eyes had changed back to their original colors.

Instead of the crimson associated with Mavericks, the young aristocrat’s eyes were now a similar shade of green to his own BioMetal.

The second thing he noticed was that the voices in his head were gone. Since he could finally think straight he determined that the two Guardian Commanders and the two Hunters, who went on ahead to challenge the man behind everything, were not his enemies.

The third thing was that he needed to get the heck out of dodge. Right now. The others had come to similar conclusions.

He didn’t know what had happened to Model Z before the self-destruct started counting down, but he hoped it would make it out mostly unscathed.

After what felt like an hour of running, when really it could’ve been five minutes, the colorful quartet found the door to the hangar bay. Just as they approached, a large piece of the ceiling gave way in front of them. They came to a screeching halt as the debris fell, almost crushing them, and effectively blocking their escape route.

“Now what do we do!?” Thetis wailed.

Before anyone could come up with an answer, explosions louder than the others erupted from behind them, within the circular aircraft.

Suddenly, the foursome were knocked off their feet as the ship rocked violently. Aeolus immediately recognized the feeling of being in the air, realizing to his horror that they were in freefall!

Atlas and Thetis hung onto each other for dear life as fire engulfed the other sections of the Ouroboros, the smell of smoke and heat quickly approaching. Siarnaq shared a look with the silently panicking greenette, before nodding his head and closing his eyes as if in acceptance of what was to come.

Aeolus looked down at the still silent Model H, cradling it in his hands as his emerald eyes began to spill. If he could only MegaMerge again, he’d be able to fly everyone to safety. But with everything he’d done, abusing his power to fight a war that wasn’t even his, had he earned the right to use Model H’s power at all? Had any of them earned the right to use the power of the fabled Generals of Neo Arcadia? Guardians to the Father of All Reploids himself?

In a bout of curiosity and frustration at being left in the dark, Aeolus did his research a while back. He didn’t regret hacking into the Masters’ computer to get the information he wanted, even if it got him a stern lecture and a history lesson from Master Mikhail.

He would miss him.

Before Aeolus could mentally prepare himself for the inevitable, fully expecting to be ripped apart by flames, shrapnel and wind friction, everything went black.

Had anyone on the outside been watching at that moment, they would have seen a bright golden light suddenly engulf the falling Ouroboros, and perhaps they would have noticed that the light took on a peculiar shape, like that of a triangle with wings.

What a peculiar symbol…

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[vienitas]

‘ ¡qué bueno! espero que hayas tenido que viajar con un niño atrás de ti golpeando tu asiento todo el camino ’ lo había visto en películas, hasta llegar a berna nunca antes había viajado en una clase que no fuese la primera o ejecutiva. sin embargo, ¿lo diría en voz alta? no. esperaba que las personas lo supieran por su cuenta, y estaba segura que jeremy lo tenía claro. ‘ ¿qué cosas? espero que te haya raptado un mickey mouse drogadicto del central park ’ o una rata gigante del metro. o que no le hubiera pasado nada, además de haber perdido su teléfono y, con ello, su número de teléfono. en el fondo — aunque no lo diría — esperaba que nada malo le pasara jamás. lo quería demasiado para soportarlo. 

contra todo pronóstico, se dejó abrazar de vuelta. le costaba dar esos pasos, esas muestras de afecto que sólo el japonés y el norteamericano habían logrado provocar, además de las personas que la conocieron antes de ese día.  y más él. que era la única persona que conocía su secreto, ese que había jurado llevarse a la tumba y mantuvo como una duda entre quienes la vieron ingresar al pabellón de la cárcel de alta seguridad tailandesa. ‘ no sé si estás siendo un asqueroso o si me estás cumpliendo un capricho ’ murmuró, algunas melodías jocosas cosquillearon sobre sus cuerdas vocales, enterró sus dedos en su chaqueta y la apretó un poco, sin importarle si sus uñas lo herían de alguna forma. se lo merecía, por tonto, por hacerla dormir con una sudadera gigante que decía que amaba la ciudad más asquerosa del mundo. ‘ te voy a matar ’ lo amenazó, pero no lo soltó, en su lugar acomodó su cabeza hacia un costado y apoyó su oído en el pecho masculino. 

‘ claro que me extrañaste, soy maravillosa ’ chasqueó su lengua contra su paladar y empezó a aflojar el agarre, se tiró un poco hacia atrás y lo miró, con sus ojos entrecerrados, como si estuviese estudiando que no se tratara de una especie de trampa barata que estuviera allí. un juego de esos talismanes y gente extraña. ‘ yo también te extrañé ’ estiró su cuello y puso sus pies de puntillas, para darle un corto beso sobre su mejilla. solía tener esas muestras de afecto solamente con hiro, porque jeremy, constantemente, estaba jugando con sus límites, pero esta vez era diferente. ‘ te voy a matar igual ’ sentenció, mientras quitaba sus manos de su lugar. limpió el rastro de lágrimas con el dorso de su mano, su mirada se encontraba sobre el mar que chocaba contra el roquerio. ‘ vuelves a desaparecer así, te iré a buscar yo misma y tendrás que pagar por preocuparme y por hacerme pisar ese país de mierda ’ su amenaza iba vacía, pero el sentimiento que la albergaba era tan real que quemaba en su pecho. jeremy era su karma. entre todas las personas que podía querer en el mundo, eligió al idiota incapaz de enfrentar sus emociones. pero era su idiota. ‘ ¿ya te pusiste al día con el caso? tienes que ayudarnos a kurorin y a mí a investigar, nos tocó con gente poco seria ’ por no decir que inútiles.

Aunque los manotazos no se sentían lo suficientemente fuertes como para hacerle daño, Jeremy se dejó retroceder. Sabía que el recibimiento no sería precisamente efusivo, ya se había mentalizado de ello desde antes de buscarla; si le quedaban uno o dos moretones se sentirá afortunado.

"Hey, hey, con cariño, el viaje fue largo y todavía tengo el cuerpo adolorido, ¿por qué carajos las misiones siempre son tan lejos de Berna?" Bromeó, sin hacer mucho para protegerse del ataque. Había desaparecido, y sin esforzarse en mantener el contacto que prometió, estaba bien el escarmiento. Aunque, a decir verdad, tenía una explicación, pero desconocía si eso apaciguaría la ira ajena, así que no intentó ofrecerla. "Lo siento, ¿de acuerdo? Sólo... Pasaron muchas cosas," se mantuvo apenas sonriendo hasta que las lágrimas empañaron el rostro de la fémina y algo en su interior se contorsionó con violencia del dolor. ¡Detestaba hacerla llorar! Detestaba recordar que no era indiferente para ella y que todavía tenía un corazón que sufría por los demás. Más por ella que por cualquier otro, por ejemplo. "Ya, ya, estoy de vuelta, en serio, esta vez no me iré," balbuceó con rapidez, repentinamente nervioso y envolviendo su figura con sus propios brazos. Quería hacerla bien de algún modo y desconocía si tan siquiera existían las opciones al alcance. Así que... Inhaló profundo, con ese aroma tan Venus inundando sus pulmones, la zurda acariciando los cabellos de su nuca. Maldito blando, eso es lo que era. "Te dejaré que me castigues todas las veces que quieras..." Murmuró para después hacer una pausa corta. "Aunque si me abrazas el tiempo suficiente, quizá deje de oler tan feo." En un impulso que sabía sería sancionado después, aplasta un besito rápido contra su cien. "Te extrañé muchísimo, eso no es una mentira."

¿Acaso lo sabía? ¿Que siempre sería su favorita?

[z0mbicide]

XANDER'S POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE

(BEWARE: LONG POST)

Outlines: Follow a team of Rangers who are the next generation kids of previous figures of Ranger History. Lead by Kelsey Winslow's adopted son Darry (Misha Osherovich), we return to Angel Grove, California to see these Rangers go head-to-head with a new, powerful threat known only as Greifer. Darry is joined by his best friend Cherry (Zendaya), as well as their other neighbors in the cul-de-sac in the fight against evil. Features Jake T. Austin as Mike, Sydney Park as Beck, Joshua Bassett as Rian, and Lyrica Okana as Jade. (not an adaptation of The High School Heroes (I just needed ranger suits without skirts for any of them), set in 2020)

Railway Force: When the mysterious Phantom Line begins stirring up trouble in the town of Sunset Shore, California, five students attending East Shore High School find themselves gaining powers they never would have dreamed possible when they are hand-picked by the Chairman of the Tenacity Quantum Grid (TQG) to take on the Earth's newest threat. With their new powers, and the guidance of the Conductor and TQG Staff, the teens fight to protect the Earth from the dark whims of the Phantom Line as Power Rangers Railway Force! (adapted from Ressha Sentai ToQger, set in 2020-21)

Beast Warriors: GLITCH and the Beast Guardians have engaged in a centuries long Game of Fate, in which they fight for the status of the Earth: free or imprisoned. The Beast Guardians have always taken the lead, winning the Earth's freedom time and time again. Time marches forward, as does the growing strength of GLITCH, having now obtained the Talisman. With the weakened state of the Guardians, GLITCH will soon reach their goal; permanently ending the Game of Fate in their victory and the Earth's imprisonment. Now having run out of options, the Beast Guardians have brought together a new team of warriors to use the Beast Powers. Featuring BooBoo Stewart as Jesse, Auli'i Cravalho as Noelani, Asante Blackk as Harper, Lance Lim as Reid, Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Dani, and Michael Garza as Santiago. (adapted from Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger, set in 2021)

Galaxy Coalition: The Galaxy Rescue Coaliton arrives on Earth only to find it under the dictatorship of the Obsidian Order. In their efforts to liberate the Earth, they're joined by one Earth human unafraid of what may happen to him, should he go against the Obsidian Order, and another who has defected from the Order, wishing to right her wrongs. As they fight in opposition of the Obsidian Order, the Rangers quickly become public enemy #1. (adapted from Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger, set in 2021-22, alternate reality)

Shadows of Justice: The year is 2022. Earth has welcomed alien beings to live side by side with the human race. Space Patrol Delta has been entrusted to maintain the peace. Its Ranger team, the SPD Patrol Unit, is tasked with retrieving artifacts from a mysterious collection whilst fighting against the invading space mob, the Thanargo, as well as going head-to-head with an equally mysterious team of Phantom Thieves. (adapted from Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger vs Keisatsu Sentai Patranger, set in 2022-23)

Crystal Knights: With Earth facing a new, dangerous threat, a residing Edenoite royal (Lex Scott Davis) secures the long forgotten Zeo Crystal to harness its powers. The Crystal selects five friends working at a local shopping mall in Aster Park, California to be the Earth's champions. Now having the revitalize powers of the Zeo Crystal, the newly-formed team will take on any threat that stands in their way. The Crystal Knights have been born! Features Justice Smith as Mars, Malachi Barton as Leon, Paris Berelc as Sam, Chance Perdomo as Travis, Chelsea Clark as Mitchie, and Joey Bragg as Evander. (adapted from Mashin Sentai Kiramager, set in 2023-24)

[francepittoresque]

ANECDOTE | Talisman comprenant un carré magique offert à Louis XIV ➽ https://j.mp/3CZrtcE Que Louis XIV ait reçu pareille médaille figurant le monarque placé sous la double influence du Soleil touchant sa couronne et du Bélier assimilé à Mars, n'est pas surprenant quand on sait l'importance donnée à la position des astres au moment de sa naissance — désiré depuis longtemps, le futur Roi-Soleil fut d'abord appelé Dieudonné, don de Dieu —, et comment médecins, mathématiciens et philosophes proposèrent des solutions différentes desquelles ils concluaient à l'horoscope du roi