#the blue crystal is to symbolize his family's magic

[undeadmagick]

Jörmungandr Guide

I've been posting a bit about the World Serpent and figured I should make a whole guide on him. Jörmungandr was the second deity that I began working with. And as he is a being with little information, despite having a major role in Norse myth, I find it difficult to easily devote myself to him so here's some advice for others! (Note: Most of the offerings and associations are UPG. This is what I have learned from my experience with Jörmungandr.)

Name: Jörmungandr (Yor-Mun-Gan-Dur). "jǫrmun" means "vast" or "immense". "gandr" is a little uncertain in definition but generally understood to mean "magic", "wand", or "beast".

Other Names: "Miðgarðsormr" meaning "World Serpent" or "Midgard Serpent". In Skaldic poetry, he can be seen as being referred to with some variation of "Reistr Jarðar" meaning "earth-twist" or "earth-curl".

Family:

Father: Loki, The Trickster God

Mother: Angrboða, Mother of Monsters

Brother: Fenrir, He Who Dwells in the Marshes

Sister: Hel, Goddess of Death

Main Myths: Thor lifting Jörmungandr disguised as a cat, Thor's fishing trip, Ragnarök

Common Misconception: Jörmungandr is neither evil nor the cause of Ragnarök. Jörmungandr is a neutral being who is the personification of rebirth and change. He is a warning of Ragnarök beginning, not the reason. Ragnarök is a fated event, always meant to happen. It's important to note that Ragnarök is not the END but the end of the world that WE know. In the myths, there are deities, like both Odin and Thor's children, who survive and begin anew in the new world which will be repopulated. Rebirth is core to Jörmungandr and it should be noted in his myths, besides Ragnarök, it is Thor who finds Jörmungandr. Jörmungandr is described to be an ouroboros who remains wrapped around Midgard, minding his own.

Past this will be UPG(Unverified Personal Gnosis) unless marked with an *, in which case, these symbols are mentioned in his myths.

Personality: Personally, in my presence, Jörmungandr is a very intimidating being. Not because he is purposely trying to scare those who interact with him, but because he is very firm and can be distant in his words. Very forward in his wants for you, he provides advice and doesn't demand anything in turn. Jörmungandr is not one who holds your hand to guide you. He is very much a being who wants to see you take charge in life. He cares less for physical offerings and more devotional acts that are beneficial to yourself. He wants your pursuit of change, your ambitions to thrive, your pursuit of life in general. While other deities may provide a familial bond with those who work with them, Jörmungandr is very much a stoic mentor who is waiting for you to show your efforts.

What you may learn with Jörmungandr: How to set and enforce boundaries, how to be comfortable with change, how to accept change and move on, self-confidence, self-care, how to take charge of your life, learn shadow work, learn ocean magick, learn runes, healing past traumas

Colors:

Black

Silver

Blue

White

Green

Animals:

Snakes*

Oxen*

Cats*

Fish

Wolves*

Elements:

Water*

Earth*

Fire

Crystals:

Clear Quartz

Black Obsidian

Black Tourmaline

Amazonite

Aquamarine

Moonstone

Tarot:

Wheel of Fortune

Death

The World

Six of Swords

Physical Offerings:

Seashells

Sand or rocks from the Beach

Sea Water

Storm Water

Snake-Related Imagery

World/Earth-Related* Imagery

Eggs

Snake Skin

Runes (Jera, Algiz, Laguz)

Lotus Scents

Water Lily Imagery

Ouroboros* Imagery

Devotional Acts:

Meditate to Ocean sounds

Light Incense

Pursue your goals

Shadow Work

Clean your local beach

Donate to ocean preservation charities

Donate to climate change prevention charities

Build emotional and mental strength

Honor his family (Loki, Hel, Fenrir, Angrboda)

Practicing protection and cleansing magick

Wear snake jewelry

Adopt and care for a snake/reptile

Share your meals with him

[dark-and-kawaii]

Kiwi, I'd love to have an in-depth exposé of Thay's political system. What are the factions at court? Who are the great noble families of Thay? What about dragons? Are they a big cultural element in Thaian society? What about that society, though. How is it organized?

I'll need your three volumes book by tomorrow thank you.

I love talking about the lore but I apologize because I’m trying to condense a 5 year campaign and that’s EXTREMELY hard!!! I did my absolute best and I hope you enjoy it<333 Thank you jelly for taking such a huge interest <33 I have something cooking for you as a thanks for all the lovely stories you’ve been sending me xoxo!!

If you are interested in learning more about Lofn & Zevlor and where they live I highly recommend checking this out!!

Tʜᴇ Lᴏʀᴇ Oғ Tʜᴀʏ

In the court of Thay it is primarily composed of Wizards representing different schools of magic. These Wizards serve as advisors to Thay’s ruler, including the princess and her siblings, such as Signa, the King of Cormyr. The Red Wizards are a secret society since Lynnania’s grandfather took control and are known to be able to use the red crystals (a magical energy source) at their full potential. As members age, they seek successors to continue their legacy. The Red Wizards also provide counsel to the rulers and vigilantly guard against threats to the city. Korgus, the leader of the Red Wizards, holds a position on the council and has demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Thay family for many years.

As for the great noble families; the lineage of Lofn stands as the sole noble family in Thay, tracing its origins back to Thorion, Lofn’s great grandfather, who shaped Thay into its current form. Upon Thorion’s “death” (never fully confirmed), his son Merciel ascended to the throne, and he was loved and respected just as his father was. However, his reign faced turmoil when his beloved wife, Lilia, had an affair with the King of Cormyr, resulting in a pregnancy. Despite the scandal, she managed to ensure the child was safely delivered to the King of Cormyr before Merciel could discover the child wasn’t his and slay the infant.

When Merciel discovered the affair, a prolonged war erupted between Cormyr and Thay. This conflict raged on until Merciel, alongside the ancient red dragon he rode, slayed both the King of Cormyr and his ancient blue dragon. As time went by, Lilia gave birth to Lynnania but fled with her due to Merceil becoming more violent natured (he would abuse Lilia). That’s where Lynnania’s story began, when her mother died she eventually discovered who she was and at age 19 she ascended the Throne of Thay and took her rightful place as Queen after killing her father and handing his soul over to Grazzt.

Lynnania(19) later forged peace with Cormyr, having fallen in love with Lykos Cormyr (30), the son of the former king her father had slain. But before uniting the kingdoms, the two clashed despite their affections, resulting in Lynnania defeating Lykos and trapping his soul within her dagger. Eventually, she resurrected him, and together they have had three children, including Lofn.

In the heart of the city lies an enormous dragon spine, so massive that the district is aptly named The Spine. Whispers and tales suggest that this spine once belonged to Astilabor, the dragon Goddess of wealth. Legend has it that she and Thorion were inseparable allies, waging numerous battles side by side until she ascended to the heavens, leaving her spine as a symbol of the dragons' guardianship over the city.

The dragons hold a strong cultural influence on the realm of Thay but the one they embrace the most is The Ancient Red Dragon, Thalerion. Some even use the red crystals as a form of reverence.

Thay holds a yearly celebration to honor Thalerion and the other dragons with fireworks and street food. The society of Thay has a bustling marketplace (similar to the Bazaars Of The Ottoman Empire). Thay is even known for being a very artistic culture with lots of sculptures, the red crystals creating murals, and in some parts they value design over function. It’s a very magical place where you can find many rare weapons, clothing, and even creatures.

Since Bane’s arrival (Lynnania’s greatest ally/A father figure in his eyes to Lofn), the Banites have become a part of the guards and have been loyal to Thay. Because of the alliance Lynnania formed with them, the temple of Bane was built for those loyal to him. You will always find Bane lurking around near/ or with Lynnania (he also takes on the appearance of a wood elf named Reyes).

The guards of Thay are led by a man named Riznof, a well known seasoned veteran of the royal guard and Lynnania’s personal guard. They are all able to use teleportation circles all across the city that they use to get to needed locations to protect it. Since Thay is known for being extremely hot, their material is made of enchanted leather that is resistant to the heat. When a member of the Thay guards meet their end, the Thay family honors their sacrifice with a sacred burial ceremony. It is believed that these warriors who have departed this life with honor, are embraced by one of the dragons from the heavens in their final moments. Their bodies are set aflame by one of the Thay’s dragons so that their soul can embark on a journey, riding upon the back of a dragon into the celestial realms above.

Due to Lynnania’s alliance with the Abyss and Grazzt her castle is guarded by Giant Demon Dire Wolves. These beasts have fur as black as night, blood red eyes that pierce your very soul and bones that protrude from their spines. Besides the Thay family only five members of the Royal guards are able to command them, Riznof being one.

Thay’s greatest enemy is Asmodeus and the Nine Hells. Lynnania and the devil lord have been at one another’s throats ever since she interfered with his plans to conquer Toril, and corrupt Thay. Asmodeus has had numerous attempts at trying to ensalve the queen and destroy the city, but he has failed each time. This only fueled the hatred between the two further, and he has since made it his mission to find a way to end Lynnania...

In an act of desperation he took control of a close and very powerful ally of hers, a wizard named Veroon- and Asmodeus attempted to kill her himself as soon as he got close enough. Though he landed a near fatal blow, Lynnania survived and before she could trap his soul in her dagger, Asmodeus escaped the body he was in. Years have gone by and Asmodeus has yet to make another move and the hells have kept at bay away from Lynnania.

[xkeyon]

Luna Maximoff Marvel Future

So Luna is a pretty popular character, reaching most of the Marvel fan base thanks to the many connections she has, even though she doesn't get used that much. Marvel loves to bring out the next young hero so why not have one who is known yet can also be developed, letting her have a shot at something and there are 2 paths that come to mind.

That would be the Avengers path, first the Young Avengers later on joining a different Avengers group most likely Uncanny. The other would be the Magic path, as it is revealed one per-generation of the Maximoff line takes on Witchcraft powers and holds a Scarlet Title, so have her be the next inheritor going to Strange Academy while getting private lessons from Wanda.

Ok now that 2 paths are out there what about a costume, most superheroes wear some kind of costume and she has a family full of them. Well I would put costume in 3 sections. Design, Colour, and Attributes. The design would be leaning to the Inhumans, she is a literal Princess for them. Plus her mother's family seems to have a theme that she could follow

A prime colour, with black trim, and a given name symbol on the waist

Crystal = Diamond Medusa = M So Luna could be a Crescent, as for colours I would look to her father for this

Switching out the Black trim for white, as for the Prime I think it should depend on the path she would be on. I would go green for the Avengers, and Blue for Magic. Now Attributes to really scream Avengers or Magic.

If Avengers then wear her mother's Avenger's jacket, a real passing of the torch moment.

If Magic, then Red/Scarlet like Romani articles of clothing. She would adopt these not just with her costume but also everyday clothing as well. Since she would be at Strange Academy and while they have a uniform it does look to have some customization.

So powers, as an Inhuman who has gone through Terrigenesis she has gained powers that in the form of empathic aura reading and control.

But this has given also some precog abilities. It has not been explained how this is, but I think it might be she sees the future someone is leaning to the most based on their emotional state.

She holds a high amount of Inhuman DNA so will have their advanced bodies even before Terrigenesis, as well has received martial training from the likes of Karnak. Of course if she goes the magic path then Witchcraft will be a birthright as much as her Inhuman gifts. Witchcraft a magic that connects to a Goddess and the Earth.

Now while all of these are good things for a hero path to have she doesn't feel at least right now a solo act. Teams and Companions will be important part to her, and how she will act with either the Young Avengers and Strange Academy will depend on who could/should/will be there, but I do know someone who could get added to these Franklin Richards.

Currently depowered him getting his own new path could work here. For the Young Avengers give him a suit like the Thing Suit + Thing Rings, but make it something that connects to the other three Fantastic Four members letting him take on their powers though it being weaker. Each of the main members of the Fantastic Four have been part of the Avengers so he captures still the Young Avengers theme. If magic, well Agatha Harkness was his nanny maybe her recommendation to try plus get into the academy could work here, him learning Quantum Magic, still leaning into the F4's more science connections but looking at it another way.

Their families are close so they know each other and depending on who is on the teams they would most likely have the closest connections with each other, perhaps even moving from friendship to romance.

[heliza24]

More ACOFAF gushing

I finally got to the scene in ACOFAF where Andhera tells Binx about the crystal in his neck with @bluedalahorse, which I was so excited for her to see.

The fact that Omar hadn't even gotten his autism diagnosis at this time and he still created a character that was punished and shamed by his family for having the "wrong" emotions and reacting too loudly. Like it's such an incredible metaphor and it makes me cry a little bit every time.

And then when Binx is just like "I can take it out for you!" and everyone at the table gasps because it's such an unspoken gesture of love and acceptance.

The connection between the scarcity of love in Andhera's childhood and the scarcity of magic that the unseelie court and the court of wonder are trying to bring about just blows my mind. Binx's assertion that magic is just love and that they believe there is enough for everyone is beautiful. And it's such a big deal when Andhera symbolically switches his allegiance from his court to Binx's cause. It's romantic in a way that makes perfect sense to my aro/ace heart (I see you Omar!), which is: we will fight this good fight together, and protect each other on the way. Or maybe: you are now my chosen family, because we love each other in a way our blood family never could.

This scene contains like *all* of Blue's and my favorite things: a focus on costume/dress (Binx sewing Andhera an outfit!), an emphasis on neurodivergence/disability, chosen family, radically quitting roles and families that are not right for you, fighting for (magic) rights for all, and a prince breaking free from expectations. Binx/Andera forever!

P.S. Watch this space come Halloween...

[luru-mlp]

Introducing Prince Silver Crystal and Princess Il Mio Blu Passionale!!~ (Aka Princess Blue Passion)

As you can probably guess, these two unicorns are the current rulers of the Crystal Empire. Well, Silver is. Blue Passion hosts the galas and parties that come along with being a princess and tends to the smaller affairs of the citizens. Prince Silver Crystal takes care of practically everything else. He appoints members of the court to handle specific tasks and duties, but overall, every law and choice for the kingdom is run by him before it becomes final.

Silver and Blue Passion are descendants of Flurry Heart. They are not alicorns, yet rule over the Crystal Empire due to a noticeable lack of them.

Cutie Mark Designs

So Silver’s cutie mark is a silver ring with the Crystal Heart as the gemstone upon a crystal crown. This is heavy symbolism of how Silver is married to his throne. He feels as though he has a commitment and duty to his people, as any great ruler should. However Silver often sacrifices his own wants and needs for this, which leads to him struggling to juggle his social life with his work life. But it also symbolizes Silver’s loyalty. Loyalty to his kingdom, loyalty to his family, and loyalty to his love. (Which I will show later :3(

Meanwhile Blue Passion’s cutie mark is a pink crystal heart with a tiny blue heart inside. This shows that Blue’s true passion is tucked away behind the mighty power of the Crystal Heart. Blue feels she must push away childish things, which often results in her acting more cold and rude than she truly is. However, she’s still very lighthearted, and struggles with acting in this manner. Deep inside, Blue holds a great amount of love and care for her brother and her people. She looks to them for comfort and for friendship. This can be a struggle for Blue, though, as she is a princess. Many feel uncomfortable around her or feel they have to put up a constant wall of professional respect.

Character

So the rings on each of their horns are symbolic and decorative. They show their ties to the kingdom and their responsibility to their people. It also just looks really cool. They both have the same gemstones on their ‘clothes’. The colors are reminiscent of the Northern Lights, since the Crystal Empire lives in the Arctic.

Story

The Mane Six would head towards the Crystal Empire after being invited by Spiderweb’s father, Astral Thunder. It would originally be to meet Spiderweb’s family before Spiderweb storms off and the group runs into Princess Blue Passion. She attempts to befriend the group, and is successful with Sweet Sorbet, Hazel Moonblossom, and Art. She then invites them to stay in the castle for the night since it’s too late for them to leave due to the risk of unreformed changelings.

The group mentions how they’ve encountered one before with Honeycomb Lace, and Blue gets excited. She believes that they could help with their unreformed changeling problem.

The issue is; magic that affects the unreformed changelings affects the reformed ones as well. This can cause discomfort amongst many changelings that Blue and Silver are in good standings with. And while the reformed ones understand the magical restrictions, there is still a great fear of them trying to attack the Crystal Empire and take over due to Chrysalis’ reputation. It is still unknown whether or not Chrysalis has been freed from stone alongside Cozy Glow and Tirek, but neither royals wish to take the risk.

That’s kind of it for now, but if you have any questions, my ask box is WIIIIDE open!!~

[tazzomi]

Mlp au

Aimsey is laughter - he lives to entertain others and is more theatric then pinkie pie is, they also have a TV as their cutie mark the TV represents the entertainment and outspoken personality.

Ranboo is magic - He is anxious and book smart they are nervous despite their inteligence and tend to say out of pocket things- no one is sure what their cutie mark has to do with magic and friendship not even him...

Guqqie (not pictured) is generosity - she is an artist, giving her all into everything they do especially for others. their cutie mark is a paintbrush a simplified symbol of their craft.

Michella is loyalty - Michella's friends mean more than anything to her, she's a preformer at heart loving to sing and hang out with her friends, part of her job tho like any pegasus includes weather work she handles basically only handles the storm clouds - her cutie mark is a microphone for her singing passion/ hobby.

Shubble is kindness - Shubble is a plant girly through and through, she has a heart even for the things people barely notice or acknowledge. her cutie mark is a pair of mushrooms she likes her creepy plants more than anything honestly.

Scott is honesty - He is a hard worker, intent on supporting his found family (adjacent to apple family farm) Scott is a blunt guy through and through he tells it as it is and is stubborn as all hell. His cutie mark is 1 blue and 2 yellow crystals symbolizing his mining focused work, he supplies the crystals for most of ponyville.

[katyspersonal]

Having many assorted Caitha thoughts as usual 🤔

But I really think her and Nahr Alma being related makes a lot of sense! Both are connected with death and darkness, but also the blood/tears duality! Caitha displays both as seen from her rings but her focus is blue/tears, so could Nahr Alma have focus of red/blood but also have the 'tears' somewhere on the fringes?

I considered the idea of them being siblings and children of Velka; her color is purple (so, red + blue) and she is another God connected to Dark (most prominently so, too!) Nahr Alma's statue also literally holds scales in one hand, a common depiction of justice, and Undead Purgatory is called 'Execution Ground' in Japanese! But at the same time, Velka herself doesn't bear any connection with death...

Titchy Gren, a spokesperson for Nahr Alma, however, uses Caitha's Chime, one of the only three catalysts that can only cast Hexes (so, Dark), and other three are created from souls of daughters of Manus! The Hexes Titchy Gren uses are also Dark Hail and Dark Orb - dark magics that originally were borne of corruption of Abyss of Manus! I joked that Caitha and Manus fucked, but it makes a lot of sense and I don't know if it's cursed or cute. So, Nahr Alma would be the child, reasonably falling for bloody, "evil" side of Caitha as opposed to inheriting the duality, let alone her learning into "compassionate" one! That'd make Nahr Alma half-God if not quarter-God, but it isn't a big deal in Dark Souls 2 lore as even a simple human (Pharis/Evlana) is revered as God! So, yeah, Caitha fucks every wet cat man with a sob story or...... Nahr Alma is a result of gay sex with Velka.... I mean we never know how Gods bodies work or what they can do ghghdhhjn I just think there is a good way to connect these three characters. The weirdos and the feared ones amongst Gods.

Another interesting thing about Caitha is subtle connection with the Curse as it is known amongst Dragons (crystallization)! 1) Her symbol in God's name selection screen is literally a Curse icon, that specific skull 2) Her tears literally turn into crystals 3) Nito, the only other significant person connected with death, seeks eyes of Basilisks who are small relatives of Dragons and cast curses too 🤔

@val-of-the-north convinced me on the idea that Caitha is just a daughter of Nito; even if he himself wasn't a God, his EX wife (mind an empty coffin next to him) was! And she was a titular Goddess of water and life (Mask of Mother that all acolytes of Nito have and not just Pinwheel sticks out and has watery motifs, Leydia Witches not only causing disease but healing too, water pool just before Nito's arena being birthing grounds for skeleton babies that always spawn). Nature of Caitha's tears is primarily that of grieving and mourning, she has connection to death like Nito and kindness and water like her mom! Also Church of the Deep used to be her domain before Deacons retooled it.. which could explain why Aldrich uses Nito's Gravelord blade (only drenched in purple light, trademark of Dark)! He could have simply appropriated it from Caitha!

The thing is? Daughters of Chaos were possibly involved in invading Nito's domain to steal his powers to kill Gods! Effigy Shield looks a lot like a face of their Demons (Ceaseless Discharge particularly), and Undead Dragons are simply severed upper half..... when, coincidentally, lower severed halves of dragons are found in Izalith... There is also Vamos oddly having small pool of lava to smith with, knowing how to use Ember from Izalith to weave Chaos into weapons and having mysterious ties to a royal family that he no longer wishes to speak of! I remind you that Jeremiah, another user of Chaos Pyromancy, is known as a King!

Undead Dragons appear to be Dragons wounded by Nito's "miasma of death" but unable to die because... well, they're Dragons... So, if Chaos Daughters had Dragons by their side upon invasion, perhaps this is how Caitha got harmed by Dragons crystallic curse? She was protecting her father! As a (demi)God, she would not just turn into mass of crystals and perish, but some effects were set. Like her crystal tears. Maybe her very body was slowly suffering from crystallization, too?

And you know what else? Titchy Gren sells Great Scythe, that is in Dark Souls 1 found IN Nito's Catacombs, and the only magics he sells are Chaos Pyromancies! These might have been remnants of the defeat of Chaos Daughters that were appropriated by Caitha's allies!!!! Who would also be Nahr Alma's allies, even if they don't really give their compassionate mother a good name!!!!!

[embermoonsworld]

Jareth Headcanons

.Jareth looks like a man of about 30, but he's actually over 2,000.

.Jareth's mother and father were the former rulers of the Underground.

.Jareth is a faery, more specifically a sidhe.

.Jareth created the labyrinth to test mortals for his own amusement ("We immortals suffer from the same dreaded affliction darling: chronic boredom").

.Jareth was worshipped by the pagans as a god of illusions, dreams, fate and magic. Modern pagans still do.

.He was born on Samhain. Actually, the entire holiday was created to celebrate and revere him. Another name for this night is "Goblin Night."

.The pendant he wears is the crest of the royal family.

.The markings around his eyes are actually tattoos, given to every new king. It symbolizes wisdom and insight, to have vision for the future.

.His favorite color is midnight blue.

.Like all fae nobles, he enjoys luxury, music and beauty.

.His hair used to be longer with his bangs fully grown out to match the length of the rest of his hair (just like Legolas). However, he decided to spice things up a bit with his hairdo since it made him look like his father's twin and he wanted his own look.

. He's still unmarried because he believes in marrying for love, not politics. His parents married for love, why shouldn't he?

.His favorite flowers are lilacs- he has vases of them in every room of his palace.

.Jareth doesn't hate his job; he just gets stressed with it from time to time.

. He's famous for throwing the biggest, most lavish balls and parties the underground has ever seen.

He got the moniker "Goblin King" because he specifically chose goblins to aid him in his abduction of wished away children as goblins are master tricksters and thieves.

.Jareth may seem easygoing at first, but he is one of the fiercest warriors his kingdom has ever known. His skills with a sword are a thing of legend, and he's a brilliant tactician and strategist. He once cut off the head of a powerful Fomorian general with one, clean cut.

.Jareth formed and leads the Wild Hunt, whose duty is to hunt down and punish wicked mortals or those who have offended the fae.

.Jareth loves peaches- his favorite fruit. Fix him any dessert that includes peaches and you're instantly in his good favor.

.He can't stand brown-nosers because he finds lack of dignity utterly pathetic.

.He owns ten dragons, eight unicorns, three gryphons, a basilisk and a manticore.

.Crystals help him focus his all-sight, a truly rare fae gift. He can use his power without them but he easily gets headaches due to the information overload.

.He has power over dreams and one of his epithets is "Lord of Dreams."

.He transforms into an owl because an owl represents his soul: mysterious, magical, wise and a dangerous predator when need be.

. He's a fan of Shakespeare.

.He holds the record among the nobles for most mischief made amongst the mortals on Halloween, and he aims to beat his own record each time.

.He goes to Mardi Gras every year.

.Sarah isn't the first mortal girl he's tried to seduce into being his bride.

.Like most of his kin, Jareth has a fondness for human children, especially babies. Few things make him as angry, and inspires his wrath more, as seeing them neglected and abused by cruel parents. This was another reason for the labyrinth's creation- to save children from unworthy guardians.

.Jareth is actually kidding when he tells runners that the wished-away children will be turned into goblins because he loves to see them squirm. In actuality, if they lose, he finds good homes for the children elsewhere, be it in the fae world or the human world. If runners lose, the memories of everyone who knew the children, are erased. The losing runners still remember though, as Jareth believes living forever with that overwhelming guilt is a fitting punishment. They are also magically banned from ever returning to the Underground.

.Because Jareth sometimes finds fae who are willing to take in wished away children, halflings have been born due to them finding fae mates as adults.

.Jareth is fond of the human music genres known as glam rock and pop.

.He can't take a child unless summoned to do so. In the past, changelings could be stolen but they had to put a stop to this practice due to a large number of complaints. He's particularly sad about this limitation because there are so many needy children he'd love to save but is barred from doing. That being said, just because he can't take the children, it doesn't mean he can't give them some form of happiness and gaity in their lives, nor does it mean he can't make the lives of their bastard parents a living hell.

.The entire Underground bows to his whims. He can change and alter its reality as he sees fit. He's so powerful that, if he wanted to, he could conquer the human world in a matter of hours.

. He's been ruling for over 1,000 years.

.He hates wearing crowns cause they cause "crown hair," plus they make his pointy ears itch.

.He once had to spend a whole day listening to two goblin families argue about ownership of an apple tree rooted on the boundary line separating their properties- "I should just bog them all now, the insufferable twits!"

.He loves baths with stardust and diamond-infused water as they make skin glowing and soft as silk.

.He sometimes goes to dive bars in Soho to listen to the bands.

.The reason he has no qualms about taking a human bride is A: he knows how to make them immortal. B: his fae blood is so powerful, it would consume the mortal blood of any offspring making them full fae. And C: choosing a human bride would prevent in-fighting amongst the noble houses.

.Jareth's people- the sidhe- are descendants of old gods. This is why his powers are semi-divine and limitless.

.Jareth may look angelic and otherworldly beautiful, but his fangs and claws are a reminder of the dangerous, apex predator he is underneath his charming, elegant facade.

.His parents are Oberon and Titania from "A Midsummer's Night Dream." Needless to say, they are not fans of how they were portrayed in the play.

[floral-incantation]

Winifred's Crystal Pendant

Winifred's Crystal Pendant is a treasured artifact of the Spellbound family, worn by Winifred the Wise, Cedric’s mother. This pendant is more than just a piece of jewelry—it is a protective charm imbued with the collective wisdom of past generations, serving as both a magical tool and a symbol of the family’s enduring connection to their ancestors.

Origins of the Pendant

The origins of Winifred’s Crystal Pendant trace back to Esmara Spellbound, Cedric’s great-grandmother, who was known as “The Keeper.” Esmara crafted the pendant during a time of great strife, when the Spellbound family faced internal discord over the use of their magic. She believed that the key to preserving their legacy lay in remembering and honoring the lessons of those who came before.

The pendant was created using a rare gemstone known as Starfire Quartz, which is said to resonate with memory magic. Esmara enchanted it with spells that allowed it to store fragments of wisdom from each generation of Spellbounds who wore it. Over time, it became a repository of knowledge and insight, passed down through the family as a guiding light for future heirs.

Physical Description

The pendant features a teardrop-shaped crystal of Starfire Quartz that glimmers with an inner light, shifting between hues of blue, silver, and violet depending on its wearer’s emotional state. The crystal is encased in an intricate silver setting engraved with runes representing balance, protection, and wisdom.

The chain is made from Moonsteel, an enchanted alloy that strengthens the pendant’s protective properties. When worn, the pendant rests just above the heart, symbolizing its role as both a shield and a source of inner strength.

Magical Properties

Winifred’s Crystal Pendant possesses several unique magical abilities that make it invaluable to its wearer:

Wisdom Echoes: The pendant allows its wearer to access fragments of advice or memories left behind by previous generations. These echoes manifest as faint whispers or visions during moments of need.

Emotional Shielding: The pendant creates a calming aura around its wearer, protecting them from emotional manipulation or overwhelming fear.

Memory Preservation: The crystal can store important memories or spells for later retrieval, serving as both a magical journal and a safeguard against forgetfulness.

Protective Barrier: In times of danger, the pendant generates a shimmering shield of light that can deflect minor curses or hexes.

Generational Bond: The pendant strengthens the wearer’s connection to their ancestors, allowing them to draw upon their collective strength and guidance.

Role in Winifred’s Life

As its most recent bearer, Winifred wore the Crystal Pendant throughout her life as both a sorceress and mother. For her, it was not only a source of protection but also a reminder of her duty to uphold the Spellbound legacy.

During her time as Royal Sorceress, Winifred relied on the pendant’s Wisdom Echoes to navigate complex political challenges and offer sound advice to King Roland I.

As a mother, she used its calming aura to soothe Cedric during his childhood struggles with self-doubt. She often told him that the pendant carried “the voice of our family,” encouraging him to listen to its guidance when he felt lost.

Winifred also added her own wisdom to the pendant before passing it down—an enchantment designed to help future wearers find clarity in moments of indecision.

Passing Down the Pendant

Unlike other Spellbound artifacts such as Goodwyn’s Staff or the Phoenix Amulet, which are tied to leadership roles within the family, Winifred’s Crystal Pendant is traditionally passed down through maternal lines. It is given not based on magical ability but on emotional strength and compassion—qualities that are seen as vital for preserving harmony within both the family and their magic.

Before retiring from her role as Royal Sorceress, Winifred entrusted the pendant to Cedric’s wife, Seraphine, believing that her healing magic and nurturing spirit made her an ideal bearer. This act symbolized Winifred’s faith in Seraphine not only as part of their family but also as someone who could guide Cedric toward balance and fulfillment.

Seraphine’s Connection to the Pendant

Since inheriting Winifred’s Crystal Pendant, Seraphine has formed a deep bond with it. Her affinity for water magic resonates strongly with the crystal’s calming properties, amplifying its ability to create emotional harmony.

Seraphine has also begun adding her own contributions to the pendant—spells designed to foster understanding between people and heal emotional wounds. One such spell, known as Seraphine’s Light, allows the wearer to project soothing energy outward, easing tension in others during times of conflict.

For Seraphine, the pendant is more than just an artifact—it is a link between herself and Winifred, whose wisdom continues to guide her even after stepping into her role within the Spellbound legacy.

Future Role in Family History

According to The Spellweaver’s Grimoire, Winifred’s Crystal Pendant will play an essential role in uniting future generations:

"When hearts are divided and shadows take root,

The crystal shall shine where all else is mute."

This prophecy suggests that the pendant holds untapped potential tied to resolving conflicts within both the Spellbound family and Enchancia itself. Cedric and Seraphine believe that its true power may lie in fostering unity—a mission they are determined to uphold.

Closing Thoughts

Winifred's Crystal Pendant stands as more than just an heirloom—it is a testament to the enduring strength of love, wisdom, and connection across generations. For Seraphine and Cedric alike, it serves as both a source of guidance and a reminder that even in moments of doubt or discord, they are never truly alone.

As Seraphine often says:

"The crystal doesn’t just protect—it reminds us why we’re worth protecting."

[love4heejayke]

SYNOPSIS: Born from the full moon's light, Y/N is sent by her witch aunt on a secret mission to Decilis Academy, the purpose of which is to investigate the source of the obscure energy that hovers under the Silver Millennium. However, when she saves her roomate Sooha from the attack of dark creatures with the power to fortify themselves from the energy of nightmares and discovers her secret identity, she promises not to tell her friends, but everything changes once she falls for Lee Heli, one of Decelis' star students and posibily, her past life's lover.

TAGLIST #1: (closed) @enhacolor @amarillyis @ckline35 @fairycheol @jeanbobean @heejakegf @axartia @ineedcoffeeandtherapy @rosie-is-everywhere @prdxinvade @heedeungieluvbot @jungwonnnnnnnnnnnn @bambisgirl @yebin14 @m4r1eluvs

TAGLIST #2: (open) [comment or send ask] @bluemanifesto @ineedaherosavemeenow @ahnneyong @jiawji @aki1e @yjjungwon @captivq @jaxavance @rikiluvly @dimplewonie @talia02 @cherriegyu @enhastolemyheart

previous • masterlist • next

2 - the new student who wants to learn (2)

Located in the Silver Palace's center is the Crystal Tower, accessible only to the royal family and allies. Erected during the reign of Queen Artemis in the 14th year post-Fall of the Moon reign. This tower was built by its allied architects with elements inspired by the Gothic and Greco-Roman architecture of humans, with its sky blue vaulted ceiling, silver arches on the ceiling, with a silver crescent moon on top, as well as white marble Ionic pillars on the sides. lower corners, with symmetrical curved ornaments on the capital, to symbolize the divine perfection which the royal matriarchy rules over its subjects. To protect the Silver Millennium from Solari invasions and attacks by beings carrying dark magic and their subjects worship the Silver Sister - celestial entity that sustains the official religion of the kingdom and veiled protector of the night, Lunari matriarchs erected 3 blocks of the Legendary Silver Crystal in the center, thus forming the Chamber of Prayers, the sacred place for the royalty and followers of the Lunari religion to perform rituals and prayers of prayers for the protection of the kingdom, and with 3 generations of Silver Millennial royalty now assembled, everyone was ready to to start.

With the white and blue magic dusts, taken from small white bags on their waists, Hecate and Selene drew a circle on the ground and a half moon facing upwards, symbolizing the 2 strongest tribes of the lunar matriarchy and the pillars that support them: The blue half moon at the top designed by Selene, symbolizes os Coronas Plateadas and its Force, which its followers swear to use its abilities in favor of the defense of the individual and the collective, and the white circle in the center that Hecate drew, the Lunarosa and the Spirit, inviting those who chose to shelter in this tribe, directed it their visions beyond the material plane and enjoy only good virtues in life, so that the individual may be worthy of reincarnation. Finally, the mother poured a silvery dust into her daughter's hands to sprinkle over Avys. Dalia bit her bottom lip and hesitated for a while, causing Selene to shoot her a sneer. She had just been reborn in the body of a stranger, who had no bonds to the Lunar Realm, so she feared that if she tried, the ritual would fail, and the thread of life force that still keeps him alive might snap due to guilt. aware of this, Selene used her daughter's internal conflict and mentally warned:

I hope you know what you're doing, my precious jewel, or else you'll have to say farewell to your little friend long before his time.

Although she felt scared by the psychological pressure that her mother put on her, she was sure that behind that divine body and soul, she keeps a human heart, which beats strongly for the appreciation of having him as her friend, and a mind that is proud of the good and bad memories she built with him and how each one of them was crucial for her to reach this moment, so she sighed and threw the silver powder on the top of her head, her mother with her magic summoned light currents of wind to spread it around. it all over your body. With almost everything prepared, the druid puts his friend on his knees in the middle of the circle and with a little of his greenish mana, he makes a cut in the fabric of his feathered blouse on the back, leaving the scars of his wounded wings exposed.  Even unconscious, his hands were still trembling slightly, so he laced his fingers through theirs, not just as part of the rite, but to convey a little calm through his touch, and that was working decently well, as that was enough for Avys stood completely still, but with her shoulders relaxed. Hand in hand and eyes closed, the quartet began the sacred healing rite with the Silver Sister's Healing Chant.

"Viken, Daughter, repeat after us." asked the Corona Plateadas' Mother-Moon

Heil, Silver Sister, Veiled Protector of the Supernatural, Noble Righteous of your life forces.

Heal this heart hurt by darkness and by its light be guided.

Bless it with your glorious radiance and embrace it with your merciful heart.

With the first verses of the prayer, the magic powders that were sprinkled on Avys, began to glow on his skin and slowly evaporate, causing him to float with his legs, arms and knees outstretched and slowly twirl in the air like a ballerina in a music box. The flow of green, light and dark blue and silver manas that came out of the hands of her summoners, completely enveloped her body in a spiral from bottom to top, allowing her to awaken from Hecate's euthanasia. The ornite opened its eyes and mouth wide open, surprising itself with the spectrum of mana involving it from bottom to top and transforming itself into a colorful rosebud shape. A remnant of that specter penetrated his body and destroyed the fragment of darkness trapped in it and accelerated the healing of the wound, at the end of the rite, the bud opened like a rose, along with its restored wings, causing petals of different colors to fall. donate. With a light flap of his wings, he controlled the speed of his fall and landed safely, bending his left knee forward and placing both hands on the ground.

Surprised to see him completely healed, the platinum princess runs to him to hug him, her angelic face flooded with tears of concern. Avys's heart lost its rhythm for a moment, but he wrapped his arms around her back, closing his eyes and letting the warmth of her embrace comfort him, but he disappeared after the princess left his arms and noticed the downcast look. from Hecate to them. They both sighed, but he nodded, allowing the newly reincarnated Moon's daughter to comfort her witch aunt.

"Aunt Hécate, are you alright?"

"So-so. Watching you alive, doing our rituals, reminded me of our old times."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, we had a third moon in our cort, our little sister." the priestess smiled in a corner

"Priestess, do you know where she is now?"

"I have no idea." Hecate sighed deeply "All I know is that she lost her way home and never returned. Every night I pray that our beloved Silver Sister would guide her back to us, that we will be a family together again.  Our grandmother Diana, Selene, you and her."

Like the Spirited Moon, Lunarosians always seek Hecate's blessing in their routine, so she feels obligated not to show herself vulnerable in front of her subjects, but not with Nyx. Even with the rules of etiquette and the rigorous training enforced by the Mockery of the Moon, Nyx was the only faerie with whom Hecate brought her comfort. From her youthful attitude, the games the three sisters played together in the kingdom, to the tricks she invited her to play on the guards with her illusory magic, the two entertained each other and never tired of their company. But when the Psychic Moon sneaked out of the palace on a New Moon night, she was almost lost to find her, but the moment she embraced her, Hecate felt that her dear sister had not returned as the youngest she used to love.  She returned cold, reserved and violent, abusing the subjects of the kingdom and despising the legacy of the old Moon Mothers, so in order not to scare away the new subjects and ensure their safety, Selene and she agreed to never speak about her renegade sister again and erase all records of her and her deeds from the Royal Archives, a decision Spirit Moon regrets to this day.

Impatient with her daughter's delay, the Righteous Moon interrupted their conversation with a clearing of her throat.

"May I interrupt, sister? My daughter and I have a lot to talk about." 

"Yes, Selene" the half sister sighed.

"So that was it?" Avys questioned

"Yes, but Selene and I have a really bad fight. Somehow she doesn't wants me to talk about…" Y/N gulped "her."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know Avys!' she sighed. "If she was such an important Lunari at court, and most importantly, related to my past life, I have the right to know about her. That's the only way I can prevent anything from my world from tormenting them in yours."

The young fairy got up and started to walk in search of more shelves in that cubicle, but was stopped by the ornite, who caught her by the wrist.

"Y/N wait!" Avys fixed her with a passionate gaze. "You belong to that world too! I can't live in it without you!"

"Then learn to live in it from now on, because I don't belong there anymore."

A/N: theory hours are now open, kids, feel free to comment them!

[fated-furret]

Alright, doing this again now that I'm not freaking out.

Hi, I'm Mika, and I'm a Pokémon now. I used to be human, but then I woke up in the middle of nowhere as a Furret, and now I'm living with Gen's family and a few fellow eebies! He/Him!

Present Mika here! Since then, I've adopted a Sentret called Niko that sometimes comes on here. He's... not the best at typing though, so any posts from him will be tagged #Niko Time to let people with screenreaders not have to be stuck reading a mess of symbols.

I also got sent a weird crystal that's left me hybridised for the foreseeable future. Here's what I look like now.

Mails on, but M!As off.

// OOC under the cut!

Hi! It's the person behind @genesis-override. now with one of these new-fangled human-to-Pokémon blogs! This is mainly inspired by @/whimsical-westbrook and @/goldenrodchef, but some credit should also go to @/skating-mienfoo-friend, @/shocking-shinx, @/ruffled--feathers, @/jayden-the-popplio, and @/meowing-at-the-director for their blogs giving me the motivation to commit!

I'll probably end up doing a few suggestive posts, and I'm fine with suggestive asks, but nothing blatantly NSFW. This guy also gets excessively vulgar at times (mostly just untargeted exclamations), so keep an eye out for that.

Mika's Stuff (yoinked from @/whimsical-westbrook)

( Key items in bold)

General Stuff:

A generic, Rotomless phone

A stylus

A longboard

A cardboard cutout of Howie Mandel

A tub of ball pit balls

A shiny rock

A large cardboard ring with a hole in the top for entry

A meteorite

Clothes and Accessories:

A sweater (still needs to decide what it looks like)

A pink PMD-style scarf

A stitched-up tail ribbon

A Furret-sized cowboy hat

A vampire Halloween costume, tailored for a Furret

A Comm-Everstone attached to a string(see Lily's intro)

A pink Furret skeleton sweater (like those skeleton pyjamas, but for Furret)

A human-sized black top hat with a pink band

A wristband from Jayden

A newspaper hat

A pink cap with ear holes

Plushies and Plushie Stuff:

A Sentret plush x2

A black top hat with an orange band for the Sentret plush

A weighted Spheal plush with a cool pack inside

Life-size shiny Furret plush

Dave

A second unnamed Sentret plush

A cartoony fireball plush with eyes

A cucumber plush

A Goomy plush

A patchwork Furret plush with button eyes and a deep blue bow on its ear

A Linoone plush

A Minccino plush x6

A MOAB plush

Gamer Stuff

The Xbox disabled controller with a bunch of accessories for it

A paw keyboard tailor-made for a Furret

Two Nintendo DSIs

A copy of Mario Kart DS

A copy of Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure

A seemingly magic gaming PC

A pair of Gamer Boots™

Pokémon Stuff

TMs for Rain Dance, Grass Knot, Solar Beam, Helping Hand, Endure, and every Bite move

4 Super Potions

Mika's Heal Ball

Niko's Great Ball

2 Poke Balls

A Great Ball

2 Ultra Balls

2 Net Balls

2 Premier Balls

2 Silk Scarves with Mika and Niko's names sewn into one of the corners

A few Smoke Balls

A few Escape Ropes

The De-evolution Orb

Stuff I'm hopefully going to get rid of:

A box of 295 ball pit balls

300,000 beads in a basket

A box of 4,994 bouncy balls

Niko Stuff:

A pair of boots

A baby walker

A Sentret-sized rain jacket

A Sentret-sized soundboard

Headphones for a Sentret that only block out loud noises

Other:

An unopened letter from Dad

So much trauma

Mika's Profile

Level 17 Furret (Heal Ball)

Ability - Technician

Current Moveset - Grass Knot, Chilling Water, Metronome

Has Learnt - Grass Knot, Chilling Water, Metronome

Niko's Profile

Level ??? Sentret (Great Ball)

Ability - ???

Current Moveset - N/A

Has Learnt - N/A

[sketchyonlooker]

The Case of Akazawa Shiho (DMGBeloved) - Pt. 2 (( Alt Title: Other Yugi Gets a Cult in His Lack of Name ))

--

Domino City was a ghost town; not a single person could be seen. Empty vehicles were left on the streets, doors wide open. Dropped food and bags abandoned everywhere. And yet compared to the subway station, there was actually few signs of death and mayhem.

Maybe a splatter of red here or a limb there, but compared to the bloody carnage underground, the streets were practically peaceful.

Did people get away somehow?

It was hard to believe that everyone was consumed without a trace, not when the monsters below proved themselves to be very messy eaters. Maybe because it was the subway where they were all summoned from? It was hard to tell.

The few monsters she found ended up wandering elsewhere. Those that could fly did. Where they wandered to, she doesn't know, but Japan would likely be facing more misery in the near future.

Whatever kept her and the stray dog she's following invisible continued to work its magic. Sadly, it didn't help the pain from her broken foot, the adrenaline from minutes ago wearing off. Even the walking stick she found didn't help much, but luckily the stray didn't have her walk for long.

The dog started climbing the access ramp of an empty building...

Domino Museum.

Why come here?

She took a step forwar-

Her vision blurred. She blinked several times as what was previously an empty museum suddenly became populated with people. Armed police officers were guarding the perimeter, dressed up in helmets and body flak - hell, she's never seen a pistol in Japan before, much less the rifles she's seeing now. The few families that lingered outside were crying and hugging each other, probably in reunion. The ticketing and reception booth nearby was transformed into a medical center, seeing as that's where people with scrapes and missing limbs were going - she'll probably have to make a visit for her foot later.

There were also many well-groomed dogs here who clearly stuck to their families. Other dogs - the strays - simply ran out again including the one she was following.

Thanks, doggie.

No one noticed her and her cosplay witch's hat in the bustle of the crowd - whether that was the weird invisible thing she got going on or their preoccupation, she didn't know.

...Huh. There's a commotion going on inside the museum.

Given she seemed to still have the advantage of being invisible, it couldn't hurt taking a look first before getting her foot checked.

-----

The Domino Exhibit was still here.

The tablet with the scratched out cartouche.

The Tablet of the Nameless Pharoah.

She had visited the Nameless Pharoah exhibit before, since there were rumors that Maximillian Pegasus was inspired by Egyptian myths to create Duel Monsters.

And then Kaiba announced his tournament.

“Come to the place where the ancient duelists and their cards slumber in the stones.”

She's pretty sure almost every duelist in Battle City had visited this place at one point. And everyone including her thought this whole exhibit was a KaibaCorp publicity stunt for Battle City.

Really, what sort of ancient pharaoh would have the King of Games's hairdo - and the guy with the blue eyes white dragon that looked suspiciously like Kaiba? Ha.

To see it here again though covered in crystal that looked like ice - right here and now - was rather surreal.

However, it's the newest addition to the exhibit that was incredibly peculiar.

A small stone altar filled with money offerings is seen in front of the tablet. Carved into the altar is a strange symbol that looks like a spiky crescent moon surrounding a star.

In front was a passionate middle-aged man wearing a Duel Disk and loudly preaching to a large crowd. The people around him were quietly hanging on to his every word.

"Do you see? It is the Nameless Pharoah that protects us all! He has delivered us from the evil monsters! Pray and leave offerings to our Pharoah - as symbolized by the trinity of Ra, Slifer, and Obelisk - the Sun, the Moon, and the Star!"

He punctuates his point by vigorously waving his hands towards the ceiling.

"Sir! Do you think the Nameless Pharoah will save the world?" said a child. One of the kid's parents was also notably wearing a Duel Disk.

"Of course!" the zealous man said, "The King of Games has clearly reincarnated after millennia to duel this evil! And have joined forces with the King of Dragons - the Blue Eyes King - as well!" He points at the tablet depicting the Pharoah and High Priest. "Why else would this museum become a sanctuary? Why else would the dogs - the agents of Anubis - bring us here?"

"Do not doubt his deliverance!" he announced to the crowd, his smile kindly.

"And now behold the miracle of the offering!"

The man places an apple onto the money-filled basin on the altar.

Immediately, a young girl with long black hair, no older than 10, popped out from behind the altar and snatched the apple, sending some of the bills flying. The girl in rags quickly started chomping on the apple to the gasps of the crowd.

"See! Our mortal money has no use in the Underworld. The best way to show our gratitude is through food and drink, so the gods too may feast!"

Wait what? Wasn't it just a girl eating an apple?

Chomp chomp chomp.

What was a little surprising was that the young girl devoured the apple completely. Didn't even leave the core or stem behind. But that didn't constitute anything spe-

The girl suddenly locked eyes with her, and her breath immediately caught in her throat. The gaze wasn't hostile, more curious than anything else. But it carried a sense of growing pressure. Bearable at first.

And then others - many that she couldn't see but rather felt - joined it.

Her knees buckled underneath that enormous weight, like getting crushed by the sky itself.

She wanted to take a breath, but the pressure on her chest was too great. She wanted to scream for help, but nothing would come out. Her body, her consciousness - her everything - felt like it was being constricted from all sides. And just as everything began to get dar-

Riinng.

A familiar tone.

The feeling of being squeezed out of existence stopped, and color returned to her vision. Her breaths came out in ragged gasps as she was allowed to breath again. Something in her phone buzzed weakly, but she ignored it in favor of the very dangerous creature in front of her.

The figure now staring at her...

Her heart dropped into her stomach. She can't remember what it looked like - just like one of those internet creepypastas.

In its place was a dark shadowy silhouette shaped like a girl.

Even without a face of its own - it definitely did have a face before - she could tell it is still staring at her curiously. However, its attention is quickly redirected to the banana that was placed on the altar.

A second silhouette immediately popped out from the altar itself - like a fish hopping out of the water. It eats the banana, skin and all, in one bite to the gasps of the crowd. It stops to look at her briefly when it lands before sinking into the altar again. The first one - she gets a sense it's a bit miffed - also disappears into the altar.

"Bear witness to our offerings descending to where the gods lie!" continued the man, face red with fervor. "For the Nameless Pharoah!

The crowd cheered on.

"For the Nameless Pharoah!"

"For the Pharoah!"

"For the King of Games!"

"Save us Nameless Pharoah!"

No one can see the creatures she's seeing, could they? Otherwise there'd definitely be more of a panic here. Otherworldly creatures - in their supposed safe spot - would probably not go very well right now.

She's also certain that whatever is protecting them right now is not the Nameless Pharoah.

After all, that sound...

Wait, didn't her phone buzz before?

She opened up her phone.

...A notification from the Stream chat.

[ You have been made Unknowable. ] - 17 min ago [ You are no longer Unknowable. ] - 12 seconds ago.

[desiderium-eden]

The Kingdom of Navka

Cheatsheet

A large kingdom of eternal night and winter. Navka spans over a massive territory but due to the harsh conditions of the land, it's not much more populated than other nations. The land is full of dense forests, steep mountains, and murderous creatures which have made travel(and invasions) pretty difficult.

Government:

Navka operates under a monarchy, with the royal family being the Volodymyrr. The current Kroi (king) Vlasily took over the crown a couple decades before after the death of his brother Alexandre (nicknamed the Kroi Dyyavol). The capital city is Alluka, a large city surrounded by icy rock that make it seem like the city was built inside a hollowed-out mountain. (Myths say it used to be a mountain until the god Irae dug it out to provide shelter and protection to the people.)

Environment:

Tundra. Lot of snow and ice. Not too much variety in plant life. But thick forests of evergreen trees. And while rarer, also trees (and some other plants) seemingly made of crystal. There are also only a handful of flowers native to the area. The most prevalent being the Elys (a blue and white version of a Chinese lantern flower that gives off a soft glow).

Trade:

Due to the climate, Navka had trouble growing their own produce (with a few exceptions) so has to import it from other nations. Same with certain textiles and things. But they're still a wealthy nation rich in resources (metals, gems, monster meat/parts, etc). Main exports are weapons, crystals and gems, alcohol, furs, and other parts and meat from the various creatures native to Navka. Their most valuable export, and the one that is very rarely traded, is animulla, a crystal that can greatly amplify magic.

Religion:

The people of Navka generally worship 2 main deities. Irae, the god of the hearth, dance and justice, as well as his partner, Seren, the goddess of blood, lust and death. Worship is conducted through dance, rituals to celebrate the dead, and the annual blood orgy (I'm joking about the latter). With the temple's clergy being .... look, the church is basically a bunch of idols and, in some parts, strippers probably. They conduct worship through song and dance to inspire the people. As well as other charity work.

Other:

Magic (also called "kazka") is free to learn and practice among everyone. However, it's mostly the upper class that practice because most other people have actual jobs and no time to learn.

Bears are legit citizens and are treated as such. I don't mean bearshifters. I mean actual bears.

Navka is native to a species of wolves the size of horses that possess some level of psychic capability. They choose a partner when young and bond with, creating a telepathic link between the two. This link becomes stronger as they grow together. To the point where they can feel each other's pain and panic.

Polygamy is legal and encouraged. Bigger harems can be seen as social status symbols. Because .... "cuddle piles" meant you'd survive the winter or something...

Sex workers are held in high regard and have the same social standing as the temple, military, and lower nobility. And some may also be a network of spies under the codename "Rusalka".

All the stupid silly stuff about Navka is mostly here to distract from the many, many war crimes and atrocities committed by the former king.... including the takeover and mass killing of the land of Djilia and their people, the psirans, with the exception of one that was enslaved.

[astralbulldragon13]

Son of the Dragon Chapter 3: As the World Falls Down

The entirety of the kingdom gathered at the gates of the castle. People from all corners of the realm, great or small estates, royalty, nobility, gentry, priests, mages, and common men, were invited to the royal capital for the Christening of the young prince. It was a great cause for celebration, it was practically a festival. 

There were towers of gifts from every citizen, great and small. There were even children who gave the little prince their toys. Even those of less… reputable means gathered gifts for the little prince, for his mother offered forgiveness to criminals, rehabilitation, and second chances. She had earned the respect of the whole kingdom, becoming known to them all as the Gentle One.

Celebrities and royals from around the land came to view the christening. The second son of the Afterglow Savannah royal line, with the great actor and model, Vil Schoenheit, several citizens of the Coral Sea, the Asim family, and the son of one of the greatest healers in the Kingdom of Roses. Even the reclusive heir to the Shroud estate was attending the festivities. 

When it was time for the event to begin, the royal couple entered the throne room, the event being broadcasted magically around the kingdom. They sat on the thrones carved out of black stone, placing the babe in a gunmetal-colored crib between them. Maleficent practically strode towards them from the other side of the Dias, then turned to the crowd and raised her hands to the air. “Listen well, all of you! It is time that we Christen my beloved great-grandson. I thank you all for attending here, and may my grandson and his family live long.” 

The crowd cheered as she approached the cradle, twirling her fingers around the orb on her staff. “Arius Mallak Dracionia, first of your name. I name you a prince, and over this kingdom, you will one day reign. I give this gift to you: I give you the power of a King. You will lead, and the kingdom will follow you.” A little ball of verdant light floated from her fingers to surround the child before being absorbed into him, granting him the gift that was truly fit for a future king. The gathered guests approached the thrones and cradled their gifts. 

Leona Kingscholar offered bracelets forged from gold and black opals, a symbol of protection and to help conquer fear. 

Iidia Shroud offered a lantern forged of black and silver metal, the inside lit by green dragon flames that would chase away all nightmares and shadows. 

Next was Kalim al-Asim, who gifted the child with beautiful clothes made with emerald silks sewn with pearls, garnets, carnelians, and onyx. 

The young Vil Schoenheit offered a silver music box with the iconic sword piercing a heart, inside revealing a castle with a dragon and a princess.

 Azul Ashengrotto, a prominent businessman from the Coral Sea, approached with a large clamshell, containing a glowing blue pearl. The pearl was, in truth, a crystal ball that would allow the boy to see those he is close to. 

Finally, Riddle Rosehearts, son of the Kingdom of Roses’ primary healer, offered a cut black and gold rose to plant in the royal gardens. 

Each gift was something near and dear to the princess’ heart, and she knew that her child would adore, it and was taken to the nursery. Music was played by bards and minstrels, and all present danced and talked and indulged. Maleficent hustled her grandson and his wife off the dais so that they could go dance together as she sat on her elevated throne, happily holding her great-grandson the child.

 Little Arius looked out over the crowd, his black eyes enamored by the swirling colors. She chuckled as she summoned little sparks of light to entertain the child. Lilia strode up to her side, running a finger over Arius’ cheek. “You seem to be enjoying yourself, my lady.” Maleficent looked up at her most trusted general with a smile as Arius grabbed at the sparks. “I am. This is the happiest I have been in so long, since…” She lowered her topaz eyes to Arius, her smile slipping away. “Since Malleus was born.”

Lillia patted her shoulder gently. “Don’t worry, my Queen. We will protect this new family of ours.” She smiled at him before returning her attention to her great-grandson, scooping him up and carrying him down the dias and to the dancefloor, spinning into a graceful waltz. 

As the celebration wound to a close, Houmi was giving her farewells before one of the guests approached. Houmi blinked as she looked at the guest, a woman with perfectly coiffed black hair, decorated with silver vines. It was clear that this was a fae woman, perhaps she was related to someone in the court? 

“So, you are Malleus’ wife? Pity, I was thinking I would get an invitation.” 

Houmi blinked, taking a step back in shock at the sudden confrontation. “We… we wanted a small ceremony. H-He didn’t want too much fanfare.”

“Odd, you would think that a king would invite his actual family.” The woman looked down her nose at Houmi. 

The princess became uncomfortable, looking away from the woman. “Oh, I-I’m very sorry.”

“You know you don’t deserve him, right? He deserves to be with someone who is royalty, not some human trash like you.”

Houmi’s head snapped up angrily. “My lady,” she hissed between clenched teeth, “I may be a human, I may not have magic, but you,” Houmi stepped forwards so that the two women were only inches apart, “do not get to decide such things for my husband.”

“My love?” Malleus’ voice was suddenly behind his wife.

Houmi looked over her shoulder, her black eyes still smoldering with anger. “Oh… Tsunotaro.”

The other woman gasped at the nickname and was about to say more until Malleus wrapped his arm around his wife and pulled her to his side. “Narcissa, I have to ask you not to insult my wife. I do believe that your carriage is awaiting you.” They turned quickly and awakened away from the other woman. 

Once they were certain eavesdropping ears were not listening, Houmi looked up at Malleus. “Malleus, who was that? She said she was related to you.”

Malleus groaned and rubbed his forehead. “Yes… she’s a distant cousin of mine. When I came of age, her family has been trying to make us spend time together.” 

Houmi arched an incredulous eyebrow. “You’re cousins… and they wanted you to marry?”

Malleus sighed and nodded, squeezing her shoulder. “She doesn’t matter, A Stór. I have no plan to let any other cause us any trouble.”

Houmi chuckled as they returned to Maleficent's side to retrieve their little one. It was a teasing struggle to get the great queen to give back their baby. For the first time in many generations, the Royal Family of the Valley of Thorns was finally happy.

[dizzy-pixels]

Love & Legend World

Old hundred year map

The Witch Queen started to terrorize the realm a decade ago. After her defeat 3 years ago, the land had momentary peace until MC appeared which led to the return of the Witch Queen. The current governance system as it stands has historically been both just and functional. It consists of a kingdom made up of smaller allied domains.

Human Domain

The Human Domain lies to the north of the Elven Domain and is home to the human population. It is governed by the Wolfson family. Previously ruled by Lord Alaric, the domain was passed down to Lord Reiner after Alaric and his heir were killed in the war. At the heart of the domain stands a fountain, featuring a statue of Lord Alaric. Many rootless people of all backgrounds make their home here, and though the outside world often harbors prejudice against fairies, Lord Reiner and his ancestors have long ensured their protection, treating them as equal subjects alongside their human kin. The Wolfson family has also maintained close ties with the Elven Royal Family.

Coastal Domain

The Coastal Domain, situated on the west coast, encompasses both the Faerie and Merfolk Kingdoms. Known for its breathtaking beauty, it boasts white sandy beaches, rocky shores, towering cliffs, and vibrant coral reefs. A popular vacation destination, the domain’s economy thrives on tourism, and it is famous for its frequent and lively parties. The largest town in the Coastal Domain is Merida. The faeries, powerful beings with mastery over magic, have wings that enable them to fly. Since merfolk cannot walk on land, they share a council representative with the faeries to ensure their interests are well-represented.

Demon Domain

The Demon Domain was located in the space between the Dwarven and Human Domains. It was where demons were located and were governed by village elders. According to texts, the first demons were created from lava that met water. It cooled and formed the first demon. Demons have blue eyes that allow them to see in the dark and pointy ears and teeth. Demons have above average body temperature, superhuman strength, and can create fire. Because of their high body temperature, demons like spicy and hot foods. Some of these foods are not good for human digestion but others are. For their religion, they worship demon gods. The Witch Queen raged war on the demons for seven years resulting in their demise. After the demon genocide, the Human Domain started to spread their borders into their land. As there are no more demons left, there is no demon council member.

Dwarven Domain

The Dwarven Domain is located to the north and its leader is King Barzilai along with a dwarven councilor. It consists of snowy mountains which contain bismuth crystals. Because of how cold this domain is, the dwarves have built a complex system of subterranean tunnels to escape the cold. They live underground and are herders who subsit on meat and wild root vegetables. The dwarves are renowned for the gem and mineral deposits they control beneath their mountains. They use these materials to build weapons as dwarves have a strong tradition of smithing. Dwarven weapons are known for their exceptional quality. In war time, dwarven armies ride giant hyenas.

Elven Domain

The Elven Domain, located to the south of the Capital, is a monarchy ruled by the ancient and unbroken Idreis bloodline, with Queen Ishara as the current ruler. The elves, deeply connected to nature, live in harmony with the natural world, communicating with animals. Their magic gives them influence of earth and it's creatures. Most are vegetarians and they possess lifespans that stretch for centuries. Unlike other domains, the elves do not clear forests for their settlements; instead, they build their homes within and around the existing natural landscape, coexisting with the trees and the environment. Within the Elven Domain lies the legendary Fountain of Youth, a symbol of their enduring vitality. The Idreis family shares a close, long-standing relationship with the Wolfson family of the Human Domain, reflecting generations of mutual respect and cooperation. Though the elvish way of life predates the current kingdom's system—comprising smaller allied domains each ruled by a lord—the elves have integrated into this structure while preserving their traditional titles. As a result, the Elven royal family enjoys the same status and influence within the greater kingdom as the human lords, maintaining their unique cultural heritage within the broader political landscape.

The Capital

The Capital is the jewel of the realm and is located south of the human domain. It is the center of trade, diplomacy, and education. Folk from every Domain and abroad gather there to exchange knowledge and goods. Here is where the Council of Five meet. The council consists of Lord Reiner of the Human Domain, the joint representative for both Faeries/Merfolk, Ishara of the Elven Kingdom, the councilor of the Dwarven Domain, and King Barzilai. Barzilai is also the King of the whole realm. The rulers of each domain are subordinate to the king. There is no longer a demon council member as all the demons were killed off.

Eclaciel

Eclaciel is the land across the sea from the Capital. It is the paragon of art and culture in the L&L world. The Ailerose family has ruled Eclaciel for over 10 generations. It is currently ruled by King Ludovic and Queen Adelaide. However, these rulers are not fond of magic or joining a war that doesn't affect them directly as they are located a sea away. The language they speak is similar to French. Their largest export is pink marble.

More:

[portal-of-shadows]

Chapter 1 - A Peaceful Life in Verdara

Translated words for this chapter

Draconic (drah-KON-ik) - Language spoken by dragons

Averalas (ah-veh-rah-lahs) - My love / My dear

Adraen (ah-dray-en) - Father

As the radiant sun broke the horizon in Verdara golden rays heralded the dawn. The small house, nestled in the heart of a tall mahogany tree, basked in the gentle morning light. Phillip, a man of mature years with a rugged charm, roused from his peaceful slumber in his cozy, rustic-themed bedroom. Verdara was a world where magic wove seamlessly with the mundane, and Phillip had called it home for many years. As he rubbed the sleep from his eyes, his tranquil awakening was abruptly interrupted by the presence of a familiar troublemaker.

"Orion, not again!" Phillip's exasperation was evident as his mischievous son, Orion, dashed out of the room. Orion's insatiable curiosity often led him into scrapes, but Phillip couldn't help but adore his adventurous child. With a sigh, Phillip swung his legs over the side of the bed and embarked on the morning ritual as familiar as the rising sun. He dressed in his well-worn attire, his favorite hat finding its place atop his head, and as he did, he watched the small blue crystal clipped to it sway before eventually coming to a standstill. Before leaving the room, he paused to gaze at a photograph hanging on the wall. The image captured a happier time, featuring Phillip, his late wife, and their son William in a moment of unbridled joy.

Descending the creaky stairs to the cozy kitchen, Phillip found William and Seraphina, his beloved granddaughter, seated at the worn wooden table, partaking in a simple breakfast. Orion, the source of endless entertainment, flitted around the room, foam sword clutched in his hand, and a makeshift crown perched jauntily atop his unruly hair.

Phillip joined them, a warm smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he settled into a chair. "What plans do you have for this fine day, my dear ones?" he inquired. William, the embodiment of responsibility, set down his breakfast and responded. "I’m going to work on a song using the draconic language so Seraphina can understand it. So, you'll have to keep an eye on this rascal," he said, nodding towards Orion, who had now transformed the tabletop into a grand battlefield.

Phillip chuckled, extending a loving hand to tousle Seraphina's hair. "What about you, averalas?" Seraphina's eyes sparkled with boundless enthusiasm. "I want to work on my garden, I have a new plant that adraen gave me” Phillip's heart swelled with pride and affection for his family. "Then it's settled. Today, I shall go on an adventure of my own," he declared.

Hours later, clad in the attire of an intrepid explorer, Phillip stood poised at the precipice overlooking the vast expanse of Verdara's majestic forest. He inhaled deeply and stepped off the edge, allowing himself to free-fall toward the lush canopy below. Just before he could make contact with the verdant tree cover, his raven wings unfurled with a graceful, awe-inspiring flourish, and he soared into the open sky, carried aloft by the gentle caress of the wind.

As he glided effortlessly through the sky, Phillip felt an overwhelming sense of freedom and exhilaration. The world of Verdara sprawled beneath him, an intricate tapestry of lush landscapes and enigmatic secrets. Eventually, Phillip descended back to the heavily wooded area where he had earlier encountered Orion and Seraphina.  Here, amid the ancient trees and the dappled sunlight, he stumbled upon a mysterious structure that seemed entirely out of place in the natural world. In the middle of the woods, a structure stands, black stone, decorated with red swirls and glyphs.

Intrigued and captivated by the enigma before him, Phillip sat on the forest floor and began to study the structure in earnest, taking meticulous notes and capturing detailed photographs. It was a symbol of the unknown, a harbinger of the adventures and mysteries that lay in wait for him in the depths of Verdara.

With the sun casting long, wistful shadows as it commenced its gradual descent, Phillip recognized that it was time to return home. He soared back towards his welcoming abode, eager to share his newfound discoveries with his sons and granddaughter. Unbeknownst to him, this would mark merely the first in a series of journeys, each one leading him further into the heart of Verdara's secrets and revealing the undeniable connection between the world's mysteries and his own destiny.

As he set foot into the garden, Phillip watched as his youngest son and grand-daughter ran towards him with William following behind slowly. The two young children started to ask many questions about Phillip’s adventures which Phillip gave small responses to before nodding towards William. “Come on you two, it’s time for bed,” William stated, before walking back into the dimly lit interior. “If you two can beat me to the bedroom, I will tell you a story,” Phillip says playfully, watching as the children’s eyes go wide before they start to run towards their shared bedroom.

Chuckling to himself, Phillip walked into the living room where William sat with pencil in hand, looking over his music sheets. The brunette looks up at the blond with a smile, “Will you also tell me a story?” he asks playfully before getting a gentle slap on his shoulder. “No, but you should go to bed here soon William,” Phillip stated before walking towards the children’s bedroom. As he opened the door to the bedroom, he saw Orion and Seraphina slightly bouncing in their beds. They watched with wide eyes as Phillip sat in the cushioned chair between their beds.

As they snuggled under their warm blankets, their eyes shimmered with anticipation. "Grandpa," Seraphina began with a hopeful grin, "Can you tell us the story of how you found us?" Orion nodded eagerly, his eyes wide with curiosity. "Yeah! Please tell us." Phillip, with his gentle smile and eyes that held the wisdom of years gone by, nodded knowingly. "Of course, my dears," he said, his voice soft and comforting. "A long, long time ago, I was exploring a forest with uncle Igris very close to the house." Orion and Seraphina exchanged eager glances, completely enraptured by their grandfather's words. "One autumn evening, as the leaves began to fall and the air grew chilly, we decided to take a stroll deeper into the woods than the both of us had ventured before," Phillip continued. "We both had heard rumors about a dragon that lived very deep inside the forest and wanted to see if those rumors were true."

The children listened with bated breath as Phillip's voice carried them into the heart of the story. "We walked for hours, guided only by the dim glow of the moon and the rustling of leaves. Then, deep within the forest, the both of us discovered an opening in the forest," he recounted, his eyes distant as he recalled the magical moment. "That’s where we both first saw Seraphina, with her small iridescence wings and eyes glistening with innocence." The small girl gasped, as Orion’s eyes went wide as he listened intently.

Phillip's voice grew even softer as he continued, "I reached out my hand to her and asked if she wanted to come home with me as Igris stayed behind, and she agreed. William was confused at first but as days went by, he slowly warmed up to her through music and asked if he could be her father.” Tears glistened in the corners of Phillip's eyes as he remembered that fateful night.  Orion and Seraphina reached out and hugged their beloved guardian tightly, grateful for the love and care he had given them all their lives.

As they settled back in their beds, Phillip continued. “Then, a few days after William adopted Seraphina, I went back into the forest and walked a bit further from the opening, because Igris told me that he heard something the last time we were here. As I was walking a snapping of a twig was heard, making me stop in my tracks.” Orion giggled as Phillip continued, “As I walked closer to the noise, a small child, with the same shimmering scales on their wings, was standing in front of me.” The children’s eyes started to fall, and Phillip noticed in a second. “I named the child Orion, and adopted him, wanting another child to take care of. One day, I introduced Orion to William, and I knew that Orion was scared and a bit confused as they tried to strike William.” He stopped, looking at the two children in front of him, Seraphina fast asleep. Before Phillip could continue, Orion started with a yawn, “But I didn’t. I saw Seraphina and I knew that I wanted to protect them because she’s so kind and innocent.” Phillip smiled at his son as he fell asleep.

"From that day forward," Phillip concluded in a whisper, his voice filled with warmth, "you two have been the greatest gift of my life. I found you in the heart of the forest, but it was your love that brought light into my world. Goodnight averalas". Slowly standing, Phillip walked closer to their beds before tucking them both in and giving them a kiss on the forehead. Before walking back into the living room, Phillip turned off the light and shut the door, before letting out a sigh. William waited on the sofa, writing down something before standing up and walking towards Phillip. “You need help getting into bed, old man?” William said playfully, placing a hand on his father’s shoulder, only for it to be pushed off. “Go to bed Will, and stop calling me old” Phillip started with a laugh as he walked into his bedroom. Closing the door behind him, Phillip got ready for bed before letting sleep consume him for the night.