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[leaf-in-a-flower-garden]

I haven't really had a chance to hyper analyse the Two Embers trailer from the steam launch so I'm doing that

(Cutting cause it's a bit long lolol)

1. The Children

All of the children are wearing shades of brown and yellow, except the main child who wears a bright blue cloak.

We can assume from here on that this child is The One/Alef.

The One's mask is indented and is spiked at the sides and the top, I assume this is a nod towards The One's concept mask, a usually four spoked star with power stone (?) in the middle.

The One is wearing a gold broach with a deep blue gem in it, it's clear this child was seen as an important person/a person of interest. This could also be gotten from how the child is sitting closest to the Ancestor in charge, but this may be a stretch.

The general 'vibes' of this scene may imply that this is a kind of school trip scenario, they are going to see the Elder of the Isle or just the Temple. I could see this being a coming of age ceremony, except there seems to be multiple age groups on the boat, excluding that theory.

(Edit to add) The One/Dawn Ember is referred to as an orphan, so it's possible that the boat is filled with fellow orphans that are going to the Isle Elder's Temple to learn things/ be taken care of. This is backed up by some concept/OG lore we have on the Isle Elder, in which they teach basic skills to kids, helping them find their potential, and are comparable to a kindergarten teacher. (Credit to Vivsky for this theory, wanted to add it cause it was interesting)

2. The Authority Figures

The clothing is very distinct with these characters, pure white cloak with a head covering, adorned with a dark pink shoulder scarf. It isn't clear on the other two Ancestors, but the one in charge of keeping the children in line has a broach with a symbol on it keeping their scarf in place.

Only the Strict Ancestor has a Crowned Mask, whereas the others do not, this explains why the Chatting Ancestors are not taking control of the children or doing any work, compared to the Strict Ancestor.

Less important, but the use of clanging sticks together to keep the children inline when they got excited was something, it could be a universal form of discipline in all the realms, or it could be specific to the region.

The use of stone tablets and simple cloth bags tells us about what kind of technology they had access to at the time of the Young One.

Despite their 'limited' technology, they are capable of having massive boats in the air, using multiple stone 'wings', and possibly magic, to get in the sky. It's also something to note that there is a kind of guide directing the boat with a stick, the guide being very clearly skinny, it could imply the skies being different to ours, or the Guide Ancestor was using Cyan Magic, aka wind magic that the Valley Elders use.

3. The Manta

This part is very short, but this image alone shows how the Greater/Elder Manta we are used to are nowhere as colossal as the Manta from the Old World. Look at the tiny ants compared to it, absolutely wild.

The heads of the Manta differ from grey to gold, depending on the evolved set of wings the Manta has -> Feathered Wings have grey heads, Smooth Wings have gold heads.

4. The Temple and Surrounding Structures

We can see lots of boats heading into the upper island, aka the Temple. Not all boats are directly heading towards it however, it seems as though the Temple is a kind of waypoint for travellers, similar to a lighthouse, guiding people on their way to new land (strengthened by the light coming through the Bell at the top of the temple).

The Temple is much brighter and has dark blue painted patterns that are a contrast to the lighter stone. The doorway is a bright red, probably a cloth covering the doorway to create a sense of privacy, it is a sacred (?) Temple after all.

The area around the Temple is a lot less bustling and full of life then the main Isle, maybe people don't have a reason to be there or the Elder doesn't like people loitering in sacred land (as far as I remember, Isle Elder was described as spiritual or 'traditional' so this could very well be possible imo)

There is a lot of land that has been covered up by clouds, now visible, it's almost anticlimactic that it is simply a glade, but somehow extremely fitting for the Isle of Dawn.

Once again, the proportions are different than in-game, the Temple looks massive compared to the boat.

There are triangular banners (forgot the name lol) coming from the spokes of the Temple, this is shared by the Prairie Temple, and could have some prevalence. I like to think it's just to make the Temple more welcoming to guests however.

There are two other structures in these shots, a small building, one story probably, off to the side of the Temple, and a tall bell tower.

Going off the previous point, the small building could have multiple purposes. It could be a communal area for travellers, similarly it could be a kind of station for merchants or others to manage resources when traveling in the Isle Region. In a different direction, it could be a place of religion, a prayer building of sorts? We know that there was prominent religious belief before the Power/Technological Era so I wouldn't think it would be too far of a stretch to assume it's something of the sort. The building, assuming the Temple's interior is consistent with the in-game design, could also be where the Isle Elder resides, as there aren't many other visible places in the Temple, unless they're a bat or something.

There isn't much to think about around the Bell Tower. It's definitely interesting that it exists at all considering there is a bell at the top of the Isle Temple but it could have significance that just isn't shown in the trailer. It could also serve as a Lighthouse as the Temple does, there is a bit of distance between the two so it's likely that the Bell Tower is for those travelling into the Isle. It could also serve as a watchtower, keeping a lookout for wandering manta or storms.

Anyways, that's pretty much all I have to say and I've already said a lot so I'll shut my yap for now lolol. In all seriousness, I can't wait for Two Embers to come out and finally learn about the Old World and its people, apparently it's supposed to be coming out in 2024? I read somewhere that it was supposed to but idk if it actually will. Garghhhh I'm so autistic for this silly friendship game.

[starkerintheparker]

For the Do You Ship It Meme from.... idk how long ago, I found it in my saved likes, but anyway. Starker, IronDad, Stony, Stuckony, Stucky, ScienceBros, IronStrange, IronHawk, WinterIron, WinterHawk, Clintasha aaaaaand Carol/Beating Up All The Bad Guys.

Omg thank god you’ve just reblogged it so I don’t have to search for that chart 😂 holy shit, this became a full TED talk and I apologize but uhh let’s get to it:

Starker - obviously OTP and I’d die for it, it’s all about the yearning and the implications and complications but they’re so wholesome and everything each other needs and deserves okay. Let Tony Stark be happy, damn it!!!!!

IronDad - a mix of Cuteness overload and Read fics about it. To be honest I don’t read it much because a) I’ve always preferred mentor!Tony over father figure!Tony and b) as a 24/7 horny hoe I’d rather read the nsfw version of facts lolol but sometimes I’m in the mood for a cathartic h/c IronDad, why not? Not everything works for me because I’m not a big Pepperony fan plus I like May to be very much involved in Peter’s life, but I’ve found some great longfics (big shout out to The Third Option with homeless!Peter and ever in your favor, a Hunger Games AU) thanks Ash for the recs!

Stony - uhhh I ship it but Wouldn’t read a fic about it. This probably doesn’t make any sense but while I’m still somewhat emotionally connected to this ship (read: Endgame was a Stony event and I can totally see Tony being in love with Steve since Avengers 1), the thought of them together after Civil War is too bittersweet so going back there would leave me miserable. I’ve been a very passionate Stony fan in the past, it’s what pulled me into the MCU fandom and what made me join tumblr in the first place. But CW left this horrible bad taste in my mouth and kinda ruined MCU!Steve for me. I honestly thought I’d never read another ship with Tony after that, but then Starker happened and I’m pretty satisfied with it to even consider going back there.

Stuckony - Dunno. I mean.... I’m all for a hot OT3 but I don’t think I could read a canon based fic with this particular trio. Steve is so devoted to Bucky I can’t help but think Tony would be a third wheel and he deserves better.

Stucky - Kinda leaves me indifferent? I’ve never felt the urge to check it out because a) I’ve never been a huge Steve Rogers fan to begin with and b) I don’t feel very connected to MCU!Bucky. I loved TWS but the movies that developed his character the most (TFA and CACW) are not among my favorites so I rarely rewatch them. Such a shame, I know for a fact it’s a BIG fandom with lots of great content and gorgeous art. 

ScienceBros - BROTP. They did Bruce dirty in IM3 (honestly, who besides Tony was well written in that movie???) but omg they’re totally friendship goals, I love how comfortable Bruce feels around Tony and how Tony shows his caring, supportive side with him in Avengers 1. 

IronStrange - Why not? Okay so I might be biased because I’m a slut for enemies to lovers but I’d have loved to see more of their bantering on screen. It’s funny because they’re so similar I wouldn’t have thought it would work to put them together, but turns out their dynamics are hilarious and fascinating and if I wasn’t a 100% Starker hoe I’d totally consider reading this ship. As it is, I’m happy to see Strange begrudgingly tagging along and helping out whenever Peter or Tony fuck things up, in that exasperated, bitchy way @learned-foot explores so well.

IronHawk - Meh. I’m not familiar with the comics and I don’t think I’ll read a ship involving MCU!Clint anytime soon. I like his relationship with Nat but apart from that I couldn’t care less about his character, especially after his appearance in CW.

WinterIron - Would read a fic about it. I actually have, and was surprisingly okay with it. Lots of room for angst, catharsis and forgiveness which are totally my jam. I kinda prefer the idea of WinterIron over WinterIronSpider (my fear of seeing Tony as a third wheel is showing isn’t it) but uhhh as I’ve said before I don’t feel very connected to Bucky as a character so I don’t think I’d read many canon based fics with these two. Besides, I’m pretty satisfied with Starker and once you find your OTP... 

WinterHawk - No thanks. I think I’ve read it before as a side ship in one or two Stony fics but it’s been ages and honestly I don’t care enough about either character to get invested in this ship. 

Clintasha - BROTP. I guess I could have shipped them if AoU hadn’t happened but it did and between that mess of BruceNat + Clint having a secret family I kinda lost the interest in knowing whatever the hell happened in Budapest. Wouldn’t say no to finding out in the Black Widow movie tho...

Carol/Beating Up All the Bad Guys - The sexiest pair and We need more of it okay??? Now that’s what I’m talking about! I love Carol and I love Captain Marvel and I fucking love Brie so I want her to be happy in all possible ways, be it beating up all the bad guys or with Maria, or with Valkyrie and preferably with me. I just love Carol and want to see her being badass forever, pls and thank

[milkovichultear]

tagged by @selphie-chan lets go

LAST…

[1] drink: cream soda

[2] phone call: mum

[3] text message: kelsey

[4] song you listened to: goodbye to a world - porter robinson

[5] time you cried: about 15 minutes ago reading the k project side mangas

HAVE YOU EVER…

[6] dated someone twice: technically yes lol

[7] been cheated on: ya

[8] kissed someone and regretted it: ive kissed my dog and he was wet so i got hair all over my face and that kinda sucked

[9] lost someone special: yeah

[10] been depressed: i have depression, sharon

[11] gotten drunk and thrown up: lol i hate alcohol

LIST 3 FAVOURITE COLOURS:

[12] baby pink

[13] bright pastel green

[14] lavender

IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU…

[15] made new friends: yes

[16] fallen out of love: yes

[17] laughed until you cried: lololololololol yes

[18] found out someone was talking about you: uhhh probably? i dont remember

[19] met someone who changed you: uhhhhhhh maybe not but i did get a lot closer to a lot of people

[20] found out who your true friends are: sure

[21] kissed someone on your facebook list: not besides my mum

GENERAL…

[22] how many of your facebook friends do you know in real life: probably 95% of them

[23] do you have any pets: i have two dogs nyahahaha

[24] do you want to change your name: not really

[25] what did you do for your last birthday: i went to visit my family for the first time in a year and saw may and wendy

[26] what time did you wake up: uhhh... 11am maybe

[27] what were you doing at midnight last night: sleeping

[29] when was the last time you saw your mother: almost a month ago

[30] what is one thing you wish you could change about your life: i wish i didn’t have depression because it’s kept me from doing a lot of things

[31] what are you listening to right now: cherry blossom trees - apex rise

[32] have you ever talked to a person named tom: kelsey’s cat is named tom and i talked to him all day today

[33] something that is getting on your nerves: my back lol

[34] most visited website: twitter

[35] elementary: i went to 5 different ones so it was fine i guess 

[36] high school: life changing if only because i went to a 4 year boarding school and was away from family almost entirely the whole time & learned creative writing from professionals

[37] college: i haven’t properly attended yet because of mental illness lol i’ve been too scared of failure / not confident enough in what i want to do to risk it

[38] hair colour: black/brown

[39] long or short hair: it’s past my ass and i’m 5′9′’

[40] do you have a crush on someone: a silly crush, sure

[41] what do you like about yourself? i’m easy to talk to i guess 

[42] piercings: i want to get my ears redone

[43]blood type: type O

[44] nickname: holo, eri

[45] relationship status: single

[46] zodiac sign: pisces-aquarius 

[47] pronouns: she/they

[48] fav tv show: i don’t really watch TV but i like samantha bee and rachel maddow and some cooking youtubers 

[49] tattoos: i want several but im scared of needles lol

[50] right or left handed: right handed

FIRST…

[51] surgery: when i was born i had a giant cyst on my chest, so i had to get it surgically removed and i still have the scar

[52] piercing: i used to have my ears pierced but i jerked away from the gun so one of my holes was fucked up + i didn’t know i was allergic to everything besides gold so i had a calcium buildup in my ears and had to remove them

[53] best friend: i had a best friend in preschool apparently that i just Can Not remember but there’s a photo of us together? 

[54] sport: swimming

[55] vacation: i have no earthly idea. probably the ranch down in zacatecas ?

[56] pair of trainers: to be fucking honest im not even 100% certain what this means

RIGHT NOW…

[57] eating: im kind of munching on rice 

[58] drinking: i have orange cream soda 

[59] i’m about to: uhhh... play fire emblem i guess... or sleep...

[60] listening to: gallop - pez’moku 

[61] waiting for: sunday, when i head to california

[62] want: to see my dogs

[63] get married: i have an ideal wedding but idk if i could ever see someone wanting to marry me lolololol

[64] career: my ideal career would be a voice actress, but im just too shy. beyond that, either a video game creator, or a therapist. i’m aiming for the last one atm

WHICH IS BETTER…

[65] hugs or kisses: hugs or kisses from dogs

[66] lips or eyes: eyes

[67] shorter or taller: taller lolol

[68] older or younger: older for sure 

[70] nice arms or nice stomach: arms.......................................... *bieber voice*  i love arm 

[71] sensitive or loud: i’d like a mix of both lol i can’t handle people who are too sensitive 

[72] hook up or relationship: relationship

[73] troublemaker or hesitant: a mix of both would be nice because im pretty hesitant myself lol

HAVE YOU EVER…

[74] kissed a stranger? uhhh i’ve been forced to kiss family members i don’t know, does that count 

[75] drank hard liquor? i accidentally downed half a glass of vodka mixed with fresca when i was in 3rd grade, so. that, i guess. besides that i’ve only ever had white wine, bailey’s, and champagne wait. i lied. i’ve had rum and coke before, i was just too young to remember it. i got smashed on that when i was like 5 years old on accident. and i’ve tried dark and light beers. both disgusting

[76] lost glasses/contact lenses? y........es. ive lost both before but not permanently 

[77] turned someone down: lol yeah like once

[78] sex on first date? lmfao ive never been on a proper date so no

[79] broken someone’s heart? yyyyyyyyea h

[80] had your own heart broken? yup, multiple times 

[81] been arrested? i’ve gotten tickets and such but no ive never gone to jail

[82] cried when someone died? lol yeah i cry when people i don’t KNOW die i’m a disaster 

[83] fallen for a friend: i only ever develop crushes on people i’m friends with nowadays so yes , multiple times 

DO YOU BELIEVE IN…

[84] yourself? depends 

[85] miracles? sure 

[86] love at first sight? the romantic in me says yes but the realist says no so: maybe 

[87] santa claus? i believe in the historical figure of st nick

[89] angels? why not 

OTHER…

[90] current best friend’s name: jess, wendy, may, robin 

[91] eye colour: brown 

[92] favourite movie: i dunno. growing up i loved hunchback of notre dame, matilda, peter pan... and a few others i can’t remember now. so i guess those are good enough 

im not tagging anyone bye