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[jb-nonsense]

3, 11, 34, & +1 for 50 Rook questions (mild spoilers edition)

Here's 50 questions about Rook, with some mild spoilers in the questions, with endgame spoilers in the last 10:

3. Does Rook join Bellara and Lucanis on cooking rotations?

No. He can't rely on his taste buds to properly cook. He's got the creeping of the Calling in the back of his mind, and that sometimes causes food to just taste like ash. He also doesn't have much experience with cooking beyond basic warden camp foods, so he wouldn't be good at it at all.

11. What decor for the Lighthouse did Rook choose? Why?

Grey Warden decor. Even though the First Warden tried to push him out, he's still a warden at heart. He can't remove it from who he is, it's in his blood. Literally. And it reminds him of not giving up, because even though the wardens knew they were fighting a losing battle, they refused to give in to the Blight and what it eventually meant for the world.

34. What's Rook's reaction to Solas using blood magic to bind them together?

Unsurprised, honestly. A desperate mage is a mage who resorts to blood magic, after all. And Ogden is a mage as well and a warden. He's aware of what blood magic can do, and even if Solas denied it at first, there was always a suspicion in the back of his mind. Does not mean he liked it or was neutral about it. He was annoyed as all get out by how Solas used it, especially with we all know who. The level of manipulation pissed him off and he had no issue telling Solas that.

+1 Does Rook carry any kind of trinket or talisman?

Adhlea gave him a carved halla necklace when they were in the Circle, before he left for the Wardens. She gave it to him for him to remember her. He keeps it with him and on his person always.

[borealtwilight]

stillness & hair for oc(s) of your choice <3

Stillness: Answering for Artemis-B312

It tends to vary. There are times where Artemis is more restless, and so she shifts fractionally in her seat or on the spot, her body is tense and poised for flight. This is when she’s apprehensive about a particular situation, or she has more energy and needs to do something to wear herself out.

At other times, she can hold herself so still so as to seem like she’s a statue— not moving, only the faintest indication that she’s breathing and blinking. This is thanks to her training and skill as a marksman and hunter, and it can be unnerving to some to witness.

Hair: Answering for Iskra ’Charulam

Before Iskra lost her adoptive father, she tended to wear her wavy black hair loose and about her shoulders, or tied back in a ponytail whenever she was working on something or training.

However, after her father disappeared ( and was perhaps later killed; she certainly believes him dead ), she began to wear her hair longer, and shaved her head on one side. As well, she dyes it royal blue, the same colour as N’thasan’s armour had been after he broke away from the Covenant, to honour his memory.

[ebitenpura]

SEVEN DEADLY SINS

tagged by @tiredassmage ty! :3c

tagging @thelealinhypehouse @sealeneee and anyone who's looking at this funny/wants to

LUST. desire for connection. pursuit of pleasure. emotional intelligence. obsessive. lovesick. one-night stands. seductive encounter. flirtatious conversation. erotic party. seductive attire. revealing clothing. passionate gaze. provocative makeup. sensual expressions. suggestive gestures. flirtatious smiles. lingerie. love letters. perfumes. provocative behaviour. love poems. erotic art.

GLUTTONY. indulgence in experiences. savouring moments. hospitality. generosity. hedonism. culinary expertise. wine-tasting. excessive snacking. overloaded plates. excessive portions. bloated stomachs. messy eating. greasy fingers. full tables. indulgent spreads. overflowing cups. satisfied expressions. wine bottles. just can't get enough. fast food wrappers.

ENVY. motivation. competitive spirit. strategic planning. observational skills. bitter rivalry. contest. envious gossip. resentment-filled argument. social media jealousy. furrowed brows. clenched jaws. side-eye looks. pursed lips. tense posture. whispering behind backs. crossed arms. gossip magazines. keeping up with the joneses. the grass is always greener. feeling inadequate.

GREED. resourcefulness. entrepreneurial spirit. negotiation. materialistic. aggressive investment. lavish spending spree. resource-hoarding. get-rich-quick schemes. auction-bidding war. property acquisition. piles of money. overflowing wallets. luxury items. locked safes. penny-pinching. rare collectibles. selfishness. unwillingness to share.

SLOTH. calmness. stress management. nonchalance. relaxation techniques. lethargic. apathetic. inactive. lazy weekend. binge-watching marathon. neglected chores. skipped workout. long nap. lounging on the couch. missed deadlines. unkempt appearance. messy hair. pajamas. blankets. slippers. procrastination station. self-care routines.

PRIDE. confidence. self-assurance. self-respect. dignity. public speaking. self-promotion. arrogant. conceited. egotistical. self-important. vain. boastful speech. puffed chest. raised chin. smug smiles. spotlight. tooting your own horn. showing off. refusing to admit mistakes. feeling entitled. personal branding. leadership development.

WRATH. assertiveness. decisiveness. strength. intensity. boundary setting. courage. indignant. heated arguments. road rage incident. physical altercation. angry outburst. clenched fists. glaring eyes. tense muscles. raised voices. reddened faces. aggressive gestures. stormy demeanour. intense frowns. destructive actions. broken objects. punching bag. out for blood. fists. simmering anger.

[frauleiiin]

SWTOR SECRET SANTA 2023

The event is officially over, thank you SO much for participating regardless the rushed circumstances. Hope you all had fun and if I'm still around on Tumblr by that time, see you next year for the next secret santa!! Now here's the credit of all artists and writers + the links to their gift. Enjoy!

Artists

@outcastcommander to @justiceforc3po : Vada & Lana

@onedismay to @riachuelowii : Vector Hyllus

@parseolegacy to @sullustangin : Eva & Theron

@jukkariart to @thelealinhypehouse : Ain'res

@radetzkymarch to @zelsisi : Zelsisi

@alekosx to @zephhhhh : Agent & Lyyran

@hoiist to @moonvoidpng : Moonri'ya

@eydika (ishallobservethis) to @onedismay : The Inquisitor & Khem

@lanabenikosdoormat to @radetzkymarch : Flayr

@sheyshen to @dirthara-dalen : Ligastar & Theron

@femurs-vectivus to @vagabond-pinky : Fin

@thelealinhypehouse to @hoiist : Vii

@zephhhhh to @lordbarroomdoor : JK & Doc

@diazuk-legacy to @vexa-legacy : Khano

@vagabond-pinky (vagabond-art) to @jukkariart : Erin

@riachuelowii to @femurs-vectivus : Eiexi

@vexa-legacy to @the-tomato-patch : Rhiasen

@levedor-legacy to @parseolegacy : Akk'rai

@moonvoidpng to @geekwithacuriousmind : Surian

@the-tomato-patch to @queen-scribbles : Kementari & Jorgan

@justiceforc3po to @nekorinnie : Evorurt

@nekorinnie to @frauleiiin : Yuthuura & Andronikos

@mandoart to @lanabenikosdoormat : Jed Solaris

@frauleiiin to @mandoart : Nino

Writers

@zelsisi to @outcastcommander : How To Properly Kill An Amperor... With Your Problematic Sibling

@queen-scribbles to @ishallobservethis : Breather

@captainmortuem to @tiredassmage : SWTOR Secret Santa 2023

@sullustangin to @levedor-legacy : SWTOR Secret Santa 2023

@dirthara-dalen to @captainmortuem : Life Day

@lordbarroomdoor to @alekosx : SWTOR Secret Santa 2023

@tiredassmage to @sheyshen : SWTOR Secret Santa 2023

@geekwithacuriousmind to @diazuk-legacy : Servant Two Begins to Question

[spacelingart]

[C] Leo Ashold

Chunky sketch commission for @tiredassmage!!

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Timelapse! 👇

[swtorpadawan]

Fighting the Zakuulans on his own? Without the support of the Jedi? For a Republic that had all but surrendered? Tyzen had been terrified. But he couldn’t give up. He had to keep fighting for those who couldn’t flee or protect themselves. If not on Tatooine, then on a hundred other worlds. Because he knew that the Hero of Tython wouldn’t have given up.

Tagging!

@serenxanthe @relevant-url-incoming @fleeting-sanity @corruptlight @queen-scribbles @wondrouswendy @sullustangin @hunnybadgerv @starettethestar @ospreyeamon @the-tomato-patch @rhomellegacy @kartaylirsden @tiredassmage @kemendin @thelastenvoyyy @gardeningthegalaxy @anchanted-one

[fatewalker-phoenix]

Febhyurary Day 5 - Companion

Before there was love, there was friendship, and before that was quiet companionship, between two souls seemingly bonded only by their common title of Warrior of Light...

(featuring @tiredassmage's beloved Astor)

[kemendin]

OC Questionnaire

Tagged by @sweetearthandnorthernsky, thanks!

Gonna answer these for BG3 Dhamari:

1 - Does OC have recurring themes in their nightmares? Why? Are they aware of the 'why'?

This is such opportune timing on this because I was just musing over Dhamari’s nightmare situation the other day!

Does ‘trauma’ count as a theme? Cos he’s got a lot of that - mostly unacknowledged - from his life in the Underdark/drow society. But there’s an added twist now, which was unintentional on my part until I decided to just run with it - he also has prophetic dreams. The most concrete example is from my fic, where among other things he dreams about what it might be like if Gale were to use the orb and blow himself up.

The catch is, Dhamari only dreams of possibilities, of potential futures, nothing definite. And these potentials are usually so tangled up with events from his past or just random brain imagery, that Dhamari doesn’t recognise them for what they are. Occasionally, something will happen and then he’ll remember he dreamt of it weeks or months back, and he’ll sort of squint internally and then go ‘nahhh coincidence’ and carry on without dwelling on it. He’s not much of an overthinker xD

I haven’t yet decided if this is an effect of being tadpole’d, or if it’s more of a general Dhamari thing. But either way I like the idea of him having these bare glimpses of the future and not being aware enough to do anything about it :3

2 - If your OC was to overhear their name in a conversation; what would they assume the conversation is about? Why? Is this assumption accurate?

I don’t think Dhamari would pay much attention honestly. If it’s anyone in the majority of the party, especially early on in the game, he’d likely assume it was something negative about him, given his normal demeanour and behaviour (unfriendly, and he’s well aware of it).

Later, if the speaker is someone whose opinion he actually cares about - Gale, of course, or perhaps Wyll or Jaheira - he’d actually make a point of closing his ears to the conversation, because overall he’d still assume it was something negative about him and he’d rather not hear it. His faith in someone else’s good opinion remains extremely fragile for quite a while, and when he finds it, he’s fearful of having it tarnished. But hey, Dhamari, you should listen in more often - you’ll hear a lot more good about yourself than you expect.

3 - There’s a spider, cockroach, silverfish, or some other nasty bug in your OC’s house/room/apartment/etc.! How do they deal with it? Do they squish it? Capture it to release it outside? Scream and run for the hills? Leave it? Something else entirely?

Growing up in drow society means it’s still deeply ingrained in Dhamari to not harm spiders. If one of the larger varieties attacks him, his survival takes precedence, but if it’s just a little one creeping around, he’ll ignore it. Other bugs and pests he’ll squish freely without a second thought, he’s not squeamish at all about that.

My questions!

1. What is your OC’s preferred/favourite environment? Bustling or serene, filled with people or totally alone? Do they like being out in nature or surrounded by technology etc? Do they have a favourite climate/weather type?

2. What’s something your OC is often conflicted about? A choice they made, their place or purpose in the world, a relationship they have with someone, etc? How does this conflict manifest, and how do they deal with it, if at all?

3. Does your OC have an object that’s particularly important to them? Why is it special? Do they carry it with them, or if not, where do they keep it? How would they react if it were lost/stolen/destroyed?

And I shall tag: @saephrond @jacksothereye @parseolegacy @certified-anakinfucker @pentacass @skullinacowboyhat @tiredassmage

[queen-scribbles]

@tiredassmage agdilbkjchsxh tell me about it, all the things to come from this fp, Arkady having weapons-grade puppy eyes is not one I expected. 😂 he’s already unfairly attractive, this is just. Too much. (And I’m honored he gets a dedicated tag on your blog <3)

[sullustangin]

Movie Gif tag meme

Tagged by @swtorpadawan and @shabre-legacy in rapid succession!

No pressure tags: @vexa-legacy @grandninjamasterren @starknstarwars @starlightcleric @ermingarden @shymikka @bramblebeau @radetzkymarch @tiredassmage aaand @sarpndo

Rules: Without naming them, post a gif from ten of your favorite films, then tag ten people to do the same!

[jb-nonsense]

15, 32, & 46 for the 50 questions for Rook!

fifty questions for rook

Ogden "Rook" Thorne

15. What’s the first thing people notice when Rook enters a room?

The man's been part of a secretive military group for seventeen years. He has a presence about him, a way he holds himself, a way he looks around a room when he enters, which screams of commanding. Paired with his taller than average height, he definitely gets noticed when he enters a room and perhaps can seem a bit intimidating to people who don't know him. This, though, sometimes causes him to stand out and he's not good at being inconspicuous because he just...Exudes an aura of command and a bit of danger when he's in a mood.

32. How would a desire demon tempt Rook?

He had a childhood sweetheart in the Circle, who was killed during the Mage-Templar War. Despite how strong of a will Ogden has, there would be a strong desire to see Adhlea again, to talk with her, to apologize for not being there when she needed him, and juts be able to hold her one more time. That would be the weakest point in his armor at the start of the game, but I don't think with how strong willed he is and having gone through his harrowing, that it would work. It would be close, though.

46. What does it take to earn Rook’s trust?

As a warden, Ogden is quite used to working with a variety of people, but that doesn't mean he'll trust them completely. He'll expect them to do their job and if they're able to prove their ability, then he'll trust them with work, but still consider how much he entrusts with them. He's practical and pragmatic; it takes time to build up that trust, real trust, for him to actually delve into the depths of who he is behind the leadership skills and friendly quips he'll sometimes throw out to put someone at ease. It's just a long road of proving ability and character for him to decide 'yes, this is a person I can trust with my deepest darkest secrets.' I'm not even sure Varric got to that level with him, to be honest. Sure, he might have gotten a bit here and there, but Ogden does like to hold his cards close about himself. Hell, I even headcanon he doesn't introduce himself as Ogden. Before, it was Warden Thorne or Thorne, then when Varric gave him the nickname/callsign of Rook, it was Rook. So if a person gets him to tell them his name is Ogden, that's a good sign.

[avame]

@tiredassmage happy belated birthday!  this man’s big blue eyes have utterly captivated me

[ebitenpura]

OC Questionnaire

tagged by @thelealinhypehouse thank you!

1. Concept of Death, what's the relationship your OC have with it? Are they scared? At peace? Seeking?

Death has always been a lingering shadow behind Eight. It's followed him throughout his career as an assassin and an agent, and one could say it's been his constant companion where no living soul has ever been for him. It clings to him like a scent he can't get rid of, and so he doesn't try to get rid of it--it's a permanent sword that hangs over his head and all he associates with. However, he does seek it, nor does he try to overindulge in it where more bloodthirsty souls would. When it is time, all things come to an end, and it is his belief that death is something to be respected...even for all the grief it causes him.

2. What does their day off look like? Embracing hobby or just confused what to do with the time in hand?

A day off in Imperial Intelligence usually saw him bothering either his fellow Ciphers, Keeper, or Watcher 2; it wasn't so much as a "day off" as being on constant standby and simply waiting for the next mission. He smokes, or he sleeps, and he waits.

In his Alliance-era, he picks up more hobbies when put on forced leave, and starts to discover more to life besides the mission. His hobbies on a free day include making cheese from his twin Odux mounts and taking them out to graze. Occasionally, he'll wander Wild Space and simply explore the new cultures to be found until he's called back home.

3. Does your OC have any sickness? If yes, how do they deal with it?

Eight doesn't have any notable sicknesses besides some minor allergies, and he deals with it the wya he does most ailments: by ignoring it.

tagging: youuuuu 🫵 @tiredassmage @dieicarian @commandermahariel etc etc whoever wants to join (sorry if bothered by tag)

My Questions:

1. What was the most difficult choice for them in their career?

2. If they could choose to be someone else, who would they be?

3. What does a day alone with their significant other look like?

[pentacass]

combining @kemendin's WIP Wednesday and @swtorpadawan's Six Sentence Sunday tags into...wtv this is lmao. thanks both 🙏 //

"You're not supposed to be here."

"Your point is?"

Quiet challenge in those red-winged eyes further frayed Lana's patience to a hairsbreadth. "I did not ask for your help to hunt the traitor."

Vestra's head tilted back as she barked a laugh - sharp, thorny, laced with Darth Avriss' caustic disdain. "Oh, that is cute. You think I need your permission."

Hands curled into fists, Lana took a step forward - only for the Commander to clasp her shoulder, stopping Lana in her tracks before they could raise hell in a small, enclosed shuttle.

"Your help is welcome on this mission, Avriss," Aelirra spoke cautiously, well aware of the eggshells she tread upon. "So long as you keep the peace."

"Ah, Commander," Vestra purred. "I am relieved to find someone reasonable around here."

Lana gritted her teeth when Vestra shot her a smug, taunting smirk, before turning around to settle in the pilot's seat.

// tags for either WIP Wednesday or Six Sentence Sunday, your choice! @cryo-lily @tiredassmage @intheinkpot

[space-unicorn-dot]

List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged something from you! get to know your mutuals and followers （*＾3＾）/～♡

ouuuu let's see! thank you so much!

1.) playing video games! usually single-player story-driven games, but dabbling in an mmo or two occasionally. (that sort of stuff is primarily on my sideblog, @tiredassmage). the latest pick-up is banishers: ghosts of new eden! of which i have logged approximately 10 hours so far, i think, and is quickly becoming my latest favorite.

2.) my pets! i have two ball pythons, snuggles and nihlus, and we also have two dogs, james (a basset-lab mix) and cooper (a... we don't know. heinz 57.)

3) fuzzy, soft blankets.

4) stuffed animals. (the latest addition to the collection is a weighted dinosaur whose name is harold).

5) the sound of wind in trees. i grew up in the northeastern united states and now that i live further south, i find myself missing more dense, varied forests. and seeing whitetail deer. there were so many of them where i used to live.

[harold tax below the cut]

[thelealinhypehouse]

WIP Wednesday

Tagged by: @sullustangin Tagging: @eorzeashan @ainyan @raven-of-domain-kwaad @tiredassmage Im not writer so not that kind of wip. I work on few things but recent one is for my own comic Concordia : D