#this was so fun to think through hmm hmm

[tiredassmage]

*slides in* several years ago there was this thing in the Dragon Age side of tumblr where people would write about what their main ocs would be like as companions and stumbling across that again made me wonder what Tyr would be like as a swtor companion?

Things like where he’d hang out on the ship, what his companion quest/storyline would be, his favorite and least favorite reputation gifts, idle dialogue, ect ect 👀

Absolutely no pressure to answer figured I’d just throw it your way!

Deryn, I love you I love you I love you I lo-

I took a stab at this a while back that could probably use a touch up or two, particularly on dialogue because I struggled to find a balance between loosely generic and revealing enough, and Tyr's interactions so largely depend on who he is interacting with. A specific background to work from would benefit that exercise a lot, so let's see if I can work through a few ideas.

Probably easiest to adapt would be an Alliance Alert recruitment, likely provided by Lana or Theron directly if I could so indulge, but likely primarily as an asset for Admiral Aygo. Assuming he still was going by Cipher Nine (or some moniker of Cipher, to accommodate an Imperial Agent as the PC), this would assume you've run into him as one of Lana's contacts during the Shadow of Revan arc. In short, a Commander's theoretical history would thus, possibly, entail:

Cipher Nine was officially loaned to the Revanite investigation following the offensives on Korriban and Tython. Infiltration of Republic space revealed SIS Agent Theron Shan's investigations and he was a connector agent between Shan and Beniko on Manaan. He exercises caution with a Republic hero, but otherwise expresses the belief that the overall threat of the Revanites is far greater than factional differences.

Officially, Nine was disavowed and his clearances and protections from the Ministry of War struck during the investigation, sending him underground with Beniko, Shan, Jakarro, and D4 until Rishi. He's quite cooperative with a Republic hero on Yavin IV, though may be particularly cautious around a Sith.

He's met again on Ziost, having assumed Command of Sith Intelligence under Lana. He's no time nor interest in any factional or belief differences during this operation and will remark sharply if the PC speaks against Theron.

His activities during the 5 year gap for the Outlander would likely have still seen him working relatively closely with Lana and following her out of Sith Intelligence. During the course of operations either monitoring Republic space or investigating Zakuul, they may have lost contact, hence an Alliance Alert post Chapter 9. Tyr could be recruited to the Alliance thus by any class or faction, ultimately saboteur or not. Nine won't leave the Alliance regardless of the Commander's choices on Iokath or Ossus and onward, but he may be asked about returning to Sith Intelligence, to which he'll remark that his loyalty lies with the Alliance now. To a Republic on non-Sith Commander, he may express a mild distaste for Sith politics and mildly comment that he doubts the Empire has changed that much.

It would, however, be completely possible that Nine would saboteur against the Commander if they were an Imperial loyalist. He may grow suspicious of a Republic saboteur, but the game hasn't finish its trajectory with that arc, so where that'd all ultimately lead, I'm not sure.

A Republic Commander has the potential to coax him into revealing his history as a double agent for the Strategic Information Service. Appropriately encouraged, he can express gratitude for the Commander's work and for finally offering him an exit out of the Empire's shadow.

He could likely be found either in the main operations room, datapad in hand, or at the far end of the Military hangar by some of the Alliance ships overlooking the Commander's docking area.

Paring him off as a class companion is... hmmm. He might make an interesting later-comer to the Smuggler's crew with background as a, in this case, successfully defected Cipher now employed by the Republic SIS, possibly with some friction based on his loose-leash habits developed under the autonomy afforded to an Imperial Intelligence Cipher operative. Tyr would be deeply interested in such a plot of corruption and betrayal as is uncovered to be the case with Darmas Palleran and Senator Dodonna. Adaptable, driven, and loyal to the Republic without being so righteous about it that they'd never get along, the ex-Cipher would certainly see the value in a network of underworld contacts to get work done that the red tape of bureaucracy just doesn't always get to - in a timely manner, at least.

Given Imperial history and conflict on Balmorra, I'd be favorable to saying a Smuggler could encounter him there, using his knowledge of Imperial protocols to weaken the Empire's grip on the planet. A history of infiltration work would lend him well to the Smuggler's purpose there, butttt it does bump against Akaavi's entrance and I don't know if I could rob Smugglers of their Mando, lol.

Considering the SIS is aware of the White Maw, we could table arguments to introduce him on Hoth as part of efforts there. Tyr would be aware of the value the Republic and Empire place on the ships lost there and he's about 500 times more likely to be directly helpful to the Smuggler's cause than Guss, lmao. It'd take a bit of reworking the Hoth storyline for Smuggler, but I'm sure we can find a reasonable trail of events that may have led him into an operation to infiltrate the White Maw and act as a contact planet-side. With little trouble still with swapping dialects, he's introduced solely as an SIS operative, and I'd say if you want drama, let them have a three-way clash between the Smuggler's goal, the pirates, and Imperial forces (this happens... somewhere on Hoth already, I'm sure, but where??? I'm blanking atm) or save it for part of Darmas's scheme on Corellia. More casually, it may be possible to coax it out of him during companion conversations - possibly a "how'd you end up on Hoth/in the SIS anyway?" based one.

And also, we're not cowards, so I'd say he could absolutely have a romance for a so-inclined Smuggler. Tyr likely hangs out in the lounge area, probably leaning against a wall, around the Smuggler's holo because I'd have a thing against hiding him in the engine area like Guss, lmao.

If questioned about his loyalties, Tyr will definitely lean into Republic support, regardless of whether his past of defection is revealed, though he won't necessarily pressure the Smuggler either way. He can understand and possibly even respect them prioritizing their own interests first - he'd believe they could still get along well enough and help each other out; he agrees to help the Smuggler track down Rogun on the interest of keeping an eye on such powers in the galaxy and what it might imply for the war. Who knows? Maybe he's even there to keep tabs on the Smuggler, too. The Smuggler may teasingly suggest this as a flirt, to which Tyr just as teasingly deflects from saying for certain, though they may also merely inquire or accuse him of spying on them, to a calm supposition that it wouldn't be improbable or a shorter defense that such measures may be necessary, respectively. I'd probably most like to see his companion story once again revolve around that defection, so you could probably love or hate him for "not being upfront" with you, but also because Dorne's is so damn good and I think we need more of it, hehe. Because I highly doubt he's run into exclusively positive reception in the SIS and going "off the books" like this to join the Smuggler may put him in hot water and lead to an awkwardly interrupted holocall with SIS brass where a Smuggler might be able to defend his actions or brusquely inquire what he's up to/what trouble he's created for himself. As a little easter egg, there's got to be at least one even throwaway line about playing Centran Sabacc sometime together just because I can, lol.

He'd sort of be a give what you get with the Smuggler - if the Captain is standoffish and snippy, expect Tyr to be short, blunt, and unfavorable in return, though always short of name-calling. He's a professional, after all.

He could ultimately still be recruited by any class later in KOTFE. A character that did not romance him in the class story may have the option to do so upon his reunion.

I did also somewhat consider a similar background, but plugged into the Bounty Hunter story, but the Hunter still largely operates within Imperial space and if Tyr's exiting Intelligence, he'd like to put as many parsecs between him and Imperial banners as possible. He'd probably strike a much better balance for respect for more shoot first, ask questions later methods than the current team make-up, however, so I'd still consider it. He wouldn't be so fussed about keeping their hands clean to act so overly finished with the Bounty Hunter on so many DS choices that it seems like the rest of the crew finds a bit excessive, but he's also not just a lawless brutish extreme like Skadge. He could even likely take Skadge's place as the Belsavis recruit, quite possibly after being one of Zale's ferried prisoners after possible capture by the Republic as an Imperial operative. Tyr's always had a dark-realist sense of humor about vacation stays owed to him on Belsavis or in Shadow Town after his work as a Cipher, after all. In exchange for protection of his previous identities, Tyr could be coaxed to join the Hunter's crew. I'd even probably leave him in Skadge's place in that middle area before the Hunter's bridge, lol. It's a good little hidey hole for him. Idk if he'd go for a romance with the Hunter though.

What do y'all think? Would you rather see him on the BH or Smuggler crew? xD

[spacecatdet]

Already seen victim blaming on xitter 👍 Lets not do that and lets leave the hermits alone. Make up your own minds on if you should support Iskall. But I feel like if one of his VH team members leaving for differing morals, the hermits going back 6 plus years to remove him from thumbnails and titles, and removing him from the site and merch should be enough Doc even said they can't talk about it which could mean anything, including something legal. Mumbo said there were no minors invovled but doesn't mean others weren't since there ARE victims Just leave the hermits be, and let the victims decide if they want to come out. And stop victim blaming lmao

[seventh-district]

“Why’s he call you Darlin’?”

on my knees begging my brain to stop trying to associate this song with Sam

[iknowwhereyousleepatnight]

after hours of knitting i have decided that actually i hate this yarn and i need to find a new one

[shirogane-oushirou]

no promises anymoooooreeeee i'll appear online when i appear online 😭 every time i say "ooh i think life is almost done being overwhelming!" it. becomes even more overwhelming in the dumbest ways. all i can manage rn when i'm not stressing myself into a shut-down state is staring at the wall while listening to youtube essays + mindlessly crocheting.

i might queue up ppls art and fics w/o commentary in the tags... i want other ppl to see what all of my cool friends have made, but i genuinely can't think right now with this monstrous brain fog. i'm really sorry, just. yeah. maybe i'll think of some way to make it up later!!! once the dust has settled!!!! but until then i wuv u and miss u. smiles.

[venting in tags including familial manipulation and ableism. i. didn't mean to write all of that, thiss was originally going to be a main blog post but. aaaaaAAAAAA!!!!!

also no need for replies or anything, i'd turn them off for just the one post if i could kjsndkn, i just needed to get things out and go eep jsjndsfdn ok bye bye bye bye!!!!]

[mossterunderthebed]

[sesamenom]

apologies for the lack of art lately, i just got new glasses and am still adjusting :(

in the meantime, anyone have thoughts about lomion and tyelpe's relationship in the reverse gondolin au?

[waywardsalt]

im thinking about possession aftereffects that linebeck experiences immediately after the events of phantom hourglass, so here are bullet points i have down for my own ideas

he’s out cold for roughly five days after the fight. he’s conscious for a bit after being freed, but it doesn’t take long for him to collapse once he’s transported back to the great sea. link finds him when he reaches his ship to see him again (he takes a lifeboat or w/e from tetras ship its a whole thing and not the point) and ends up having to take care of him for those five-ish days.

while he’s out cold, he develops a bad fever, and has a good few physical injures from being possessed; all of his wounds from being possessed manifest as burns, the worst wounds bring cauterized and mostly closed, while smaller ones are still open wounds. the largest wound is a large burn covering most of his back, which is cauterized by the time he passes out, and then there are smaller, still open burns on his upper arms and legs. (the smaller wounds are manageable by link when he follows some medical instructions, [there are some medical books on the ship] the larger one is also manageable, but takes a lot longer to properly heal).

(link asks tetra and her crew to stick around for a while to keep linebeck stabilized while he’s unconscious. when linebeck wakes up, tetra and her crew are good to leave because then linebeck can better report what’s going on, and knows how to handle injuries).

linebeck’s fever persists after he wakes up, and he experiences… pretty much every fever symptom, with especially bad chills and full-body aches. the aches are really bad for the first few days after he wakes up, he’s extremely physically weak and shaky for a while, too. that weakness and shakiness get better with time, but he doesnt go entirely back to normal without actually moving around and doing things to build that strength back up.

he’s delirious and struggles to stay awake for those first few conscious days, too, which makes that weakness and shakiness worse; he struggles to eat and drink water, and struggles to string together thoughts or words to talk to link, and both of them figure out pretty quickly that they’ll have to wait a bit longer before so much as an attempt to coax him out of bed can be made.

beyond existing problems with food, linebeck struggles to keep anything down while he recovers, and becomes ill pretty much every time after he eats anything, so a bucket is kept near his bed. with water, he obviously needs to drink a lot of it considering that he’s feverish, injured, and vomiting frequently, but while he’s sick he has a bit of an irrational fear of water (along with an irrational fear of air and the wind, which makes him hesitant to go outside while he’s sick).

he’s generally pretty irritable, which isn’t particularly new, but it makes him prone to refusing help with certain things. he’s less irritable when tired and just resting. he’s also especially nervous, and despite the overall fatigue, he struggles to sleep for very long while he’s sick, and as said before, is often delirious and even confused when things are bad.

along with the other difficulties eating, linebeck has a hard time swallowing for a bit, and salivates a lot more than normal while he’s sick. he is soooo fucking dehydrated the whole time and that really doesn’t help.

while the weakness and shakiness stays for the entire time he’s sick and even a bit afterwards, for the first few days after he wakes up he’s stiff and also experiences some muscle spasms and numbness in his limbs, and has a hard time keeping his balance the first few times he gets out of bed.

once the sickness clears up fully, linebeck has to still be careful with the scar on his back; it’s sensitive to touch for a while and hurts when exposed to the sun or air for too long and when he stretches his back too far, but eventually just reaches the point where it’s a bit sensitive but is otherwise just a large scar.

obviously he’s also going through the wringer in an emotional and mental illness sense too but those would require a whole new bullet point list.

[swordmaid]

having shri’iia thoughts as one does bc GUESS who’s save file completely died when the new patch came out nooo we have to replay her again 🤭 alas. just stewing on the thought of how she never got to fuck her Mistress even though she wanted to…!!!! like she was out there getting psychologically tortured and mind broken but she was just like WHY won’t you fuck me im literally doing everything for you. which is so bad for her, woman who already has an excruciatingly low self worth because she missed the mark on the standard for lolth’s children (and that’s worse than not fitting in the standard at all) by something out of her own control btw (not being born in a noble house) but she’s been recognised and blessed by her goddess, and she’s been invited to join a drow house so everything should be good right?? she should be desirable right?? finally everything is correct and well and good and the way it should be right????? but no..!! it’s not..!! and so she’s doing everything for this woman, no dignity left, literally doing anything to get her approval, to be told that she’s finally enough, and she’s finally fitting in - and she gets it sometimes, she gets ignored most times tbh and it’s just this painful excruciating stew of self loathing and insecurity that she’s in, and she’s in there for a century but the thing is she can’t even give up. it’s not in her nature to. and she’s done too much to just give up , and she’s been doing this for a long time that she can’t give up and lolth didn’t raise no quitters so she sticks by it, trying to achieve that hopeless praise. but then one day she gets dropped like nothing, everything she’s done and suffered and worked towards and sacrificed gets thrown out bc her goddess isn’t pleased with her and good luck going home btw you’re not welcome here anymore bc ur pathetic. the rug gets pulled under her feet and she’s left in this strange world that she can barely navigate in let alone speak the language and u expect her to b fine with that…?

[skitskatdacat63]

vettonso duh (mwah)

C!!!! You know me so wel!! 🤭🤭😘

It's so funny to call them a comfort ship when they're also pretty toxic(positive) 😭 it's just such a fun ship bcs like on one hand, going through the trenches of 2010-2013, but then also like, the softness of the 2020s thus far 🥺🥺

Also I don't know why I keep doing these right before I need to go to class LMAO

[sysig]

If your eye causes you to [fear], pluck it out (P1 | P2 | P3 | B) (Patreon)

[maipareshaan]

Everybody in fandom has a unique way they have a negative psychosexual relationship with one of the brothers, if its not psychosexual then its just boring hate blah.

[zoppzoop]

Ohh so this is how it feels to be the only one in your group of three not invited to a friends birthday party, who we all know and are kinda close to.... I forgot that feeling as well...... Hmm

[donuts4evry1]

Speaking of the Vietnamese wiki pages- LOOK AT THIS!! LOOK AT THIS???

It’s a clusterfunk of a page.

It’s titled “Con sua” (the general word for jellyfish), but the page seems to talk specifically about Scyphozoa? But the orders (That’s what I think “Cac bo” is referring to) are... intelligible.

There are 3 extant orders in Scyphozoa as of late, that being orders Coronatae, Semaeostomeae, and Rhizostomeae. Order Rhizostomeae, despite being widely eaten and somewhat popular around East and Southeastern Asia, is absent from here. Two mysterious orders I haven’t even heard about are here as well, for some reason???

Anyways, searching them up on the English google didn’t get me anything exactly, but these seem to coincide with extinct fossil groups that have been speculated to be in class Scyphozoa at some point... (the wiki itself tells me this as well with some bits that I put through a translator lol)

[neverendingford]

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[astrxealis]

"get off my chair, jester. the king sits there."