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Ultimate Superhuman R (究極超人あ~る) // Masami Yuki
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R. Ichiro Tanaka [Kyūkyoku Chōjin R] I watched the OVA a few weeks ago and have been reading the manga 'w'9
#Kyūkyoku Chōjin R#R. Ichiro Tanaka#R Ichiro Tanaka#究極超人あ~る#Ultimate Superhuman R#fanart#pixel#pixel art#digital
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hi so you said you write for resident evil? idk if that includes 5, but is it possible to have soft possessive headcanons for wesker?
like imagine hes not harsh or scary w his boo but he just doesnt want them to get hurt so hes just firm but gentle, there r tears in my eyes
Yandere Wesker x reader
- soft possessive headcanons
ohhh lord...
Albert is a dangerous man to have this obsessed with you
An egotistical megalomaniac with an incredibly high IQ and superhuman abilities to top it all off
With the ultimate goal of shaping this overpopulated cesspool of a world into the perfect place for you and him
You are his queen/king and you will be treated like it
It should go without saying that Albert is very possesive
And he fully intends to have you rule by his side in the new world he's planning to create
Albert has never really cared to try and hide his god-complex
Yet his feelings for you are more than genuine, he'll do anything to keep you by his side, no matter what it may take
Yes, he kills without hesitation or remorse, but that cruelty does not at all translate into your relationship whatsoever
All the affection and gentleness left in his heart is reserved for you alone
It's like a complete 180, he just so soft and gentle with you, meanwhile everyone else is deemed even less than disposable
Very romantic, very much a gentleman
He'll massacre dozens of people using nothing but his hands and then wrap those same hands around you with the utmost gentleness and care
It's rare that he even gets the chance to be jealous since he doesn't let many people near you
Very careful with who he lets interact with you, if anyone at all
He’s selfish about having you to himself and would never let you out of his sight if he could help it
Has a borderline meltdown if he feels that you are being threatened in any way. Someone he doesn't like so much as speaking your name is enough to tick him off
'get my lovers name out your filthy mouth'
And in those situations all that can calm him down is the sight of you, healthy and happy in the luxurious home he made for you
Only the finest, most expensive clothing and jewelry for you to wear, to remind everyone whos you are
He simply is not able to look at you with a morsel of rage or hatred in him
When he gets stressed he finds comfort in your arms, you keep the humanity in him intact
You've got this man firmly wrapped around your little finger
Intentionally or not, you've captured his heart, completely and utterly
You're in it for the long run, sorry <3
#yandere x reader#yandere resident evil#yandere albert wesker#yandere albert wesker x reader#yandere headcanons#yandere albert wesker headcanons#yandere albert wesker fluff#this isnt very good huh#sorry it took literal months
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Spock's deal as developed over decades:
logical, stoic, superhuman strength, superhuman precision, green blood, pointy ears, scientist, musician, vegetarian, friend to animals, telepath, hippie sympathizer, idealist
has more powerful emotions than humans, so he has to hide them
over years of cold professionalism, forms incredibly deep attachments to coworkers Kirk and Bones, even though their human lifespans are tragically shorter than his own
a complex reflection of an imperfect but remarkable and beloved real person (Nimoy's two biographies are called "I Am Not Spock" and "I Am Spock"); because of this, Spock is famously Jewish-coded and expressed many of Nimoy's strong personal values and creative ideas
historically significant gay interpretation by an important fandom and published writers; in the wider fandom, Spock's sex appeal surpassed the actual lead actor's
he has some romances as a young man, but he ultimately dedicates his life to the noble cause of Romulan reunification
bizarre alien libido on a fuck-or-die 7-year cycle; this silly premise is taken extremely seriously
difficult relationship with his Vulcan father and human mother
complex relationship with Starfleet, especially w/r/t Pike, Kirk, and Romulans
has a secret half-brother who darkly mirrors Spock's own struggles with emotions, forming bonds with other people, and faith in God
sacrifices himself out of pure, logical love and gets reborn through the misuse of a terraformer-turned-superweapon
the platonic ideal of a nerd
In 2009, Spock was recast, but this version is from an alternate timeline. There are two significant changes to the character, which are not as appealing to me, but I still appreciate them:
his homeplanet was destroyed. This enormous tragedy gives us a character who is much less stoic. In my opinion, this takes away from Spock's uniqueness. But as a Star Wars fan, I appreciate that Spock's grief for his planet gets to affect him in a way Leia's never did
he has a relationship with Uhura. This is a fun decision, especially as these characters had some chemistry in the original show, but it is a bit spoiled by the creepy tracking device subplot
This recast is a fundamentally different character. In my opinion the best thing about him is when they lean into that difference; Quinto's Spock knows about Nimoy's, and has profound feelings about his alternate self. This was handled beautifully after Nimoy's death, and I am grateful that his protege's version of the character got to grieve with us in the real world.
In 2019, Spock was recast for a second time, and this version is supposed to be the same character as the original. But they have made multiple changes to the character anyway, which I mostly dislike. I haven't watched SNW since I feel this interpretation of Pike is even more ableist than the 60s version, but I am trying to keep track of what this franchise is doing with their best character:
Spock now has an additional secret sibling, an adopted human sister Michael. The reveal that Sarek chose Spock over Michael for Vulcan Science Academy, which Spock refused anyway, is some fun drama. It makes me feel bad for Michael and angry with Spock, which is a bummer. I do not think we needed to have Trek's first Black woman protagonist anchored by her relationship to a legacy character. I enjoy their dynamic, but I don't see a fundamental mirror of challenging topics with them like I do with him and Sybok. And of course this bond isn't going to be able to influence Spock in the future, as his bond with Sybok will
Spock now also has dyslexia; I appreciate the representation, but again this isn't going to influence him at all in the future; Spock in "The Menagerie" is an ableist character by modern standards
he's in a love triangle with Chapel and T'Pring; to me this is OOC for all three of them, and unnecessarily makes original Spock into a big, insensitive jerk. While he is a passionate character, the whole point is that he controls his passion, even to the point of choosing his love for humanity over his love for individuals. His deep friendship with Kirk and Bones is only possible since they have grown old together, which is the main theme of the original movies
where'd the chest hair go
Peck's interview where he says they're pushing Spoimler and he enjoyed acting with Quaid because they're both from acting families = so this actor's input into this once highly personal character is just queerbaiting and nepotism
The reason I wrote this post is because, in the newest SNW ep (spoilers), Spock becomes somehow humanized and, as a result, happily eats bacon. First of all, "I love bacon" is like, the definition of cringe outdated internet humor. More importantly, this is a nonsensical and possibly offensive move for a character who is Jewish-coded and vegetarian. Vulcans can eat meat, but they choose not to as part of their strict code of ethics. Spock in particular has a deep love for all forms of life, and his telepathy even gives him the ability to understand every creature from the Horta to the whales. Of course Federation meat is synthesized, but, at least in my interpretation, I can't imagine Spock even symbolically enjoying eating one of the smartest animals on Earth.
Of course every beloved character will develop over time, sometimes even in prequels. But these changes ought to make them more complex, or more personal to a new creator. The things that made Spock special are draining away. He is becoming more fashionable, straighter, more ordinary. Most fans seem to enjoy the new version, but I am left reeling at these odd decisions.
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5 Ways AGI Will Transform Your Business Forever
Summary: Discover how AGI will revolutionize decision-making, personalize customer experiences, accelerate innovation, optimize resources, and enhance security for businesses. Learn about its transformative impact.
Article: 5 Transformative Benefits of AGI for Business Leaders 1. Unprecedented Decision-Making Capabilities AGI's ability to process vast amounts of data and generate insights will revolutionize strategic planning. Imagine having an AI assistant that can analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and internal data in real-time, providing you with actionable recommendations. This level of cognitive support will enable business leaders to make more informed decisions, potentially reducing risks and maximizing opportunities in ways never before possible. 2. Hyper-Personalized Customer Experiences With AGI, businesses can offer truly personalized experiences at scale. By understanding individual customer preferences, behavior patterns, and contextual information, AGI-powered systems can tailor products, services, and interactions to each customer's unique needs. This level of personalization can significantly boost customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, revenue. 3. Accelerated Innovation and R&D AGI will supercharge research and development processes across industries. Its ability to generate and test hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze results at superhuman speeds will dramatically reduce the time and resources needed for innovation. This acceleration could lead to breakthroughs in fields like medicine, energy, and materials science, potentially solving some of humanity's most pressing challenges. 4. Optimized Resource Allocation By leveraging AGI's advanced predictive capabilities, businesses can optimize resource allocation with unprecedented precision. From supply chain management to workforce scheduling, AGI can analyze complex variables and constraints to suggest the most efficient allocation of resources. This optimization can lead to significant cost savings, improved productivity, and enhanced sustainability efforts. 5. Enhanced Cybersecurity and Risk Management As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, AGI will play a crucial role in protecting businesses. Its ability to continuously learn and adapt to new threats, coupled with its capacity to analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, will make AGI an invaluable asset in identifying and mitigating security risks. Moreover, AGI can help in predicting and managing various business risks, from financial fluctuations to geopolitical changes, ensuring greater resilience in an uncertain world.
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WAUGH YEA its so important to me in the fic to like, explore their dynamic in a more equal way? Like, Jimmy isn't a super prepared perfectly calm superhuman but neither is Scott rly. They both fumble, and its a whole thing bc Scott feels like he should do better but he just has these,,,high expectations for himself. Its a whole thing, also the second chapter briefly (v shortly but it'll b more later!) Goes into how he feels about being the butt of the joke all the time.
I just like underlining those small aspects of their characters that r often underestimated i think. Like how Scott fumbles super badly sometimes (like after Jimmy died in 3rd life) or how Jimmy has these moments where he steps up (like also in 3rd life against ren and martyn)!!
I'm almost done with chapter 2 I could totally grind it out today and post it later and if u wanted to I could let u know when I do lol I'm hyped somebody cares about my writing frrrr
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I love Scott's insecurities!!! And Jimmy's nonchalance!!! They really do act like that, I just feel like Scott tends to act confident to cover it up, and Jimmy isn't ignorant to his faults, he just moves on and tries to not get weighed down by it! But that dynamic changes a lot during a zombie apocalypse, because acting confidence and being overly nonchalant doesn't help as much against zombies!
TLDR write and keep writing and never stop writing because you will be the ultimate fanartist if you can write and draw
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[Worldbuilding] How does Saddler see the other Plagas types that have been manipulated by experimenting on the parasite to where a control plaga isn't necessarily required to control them? Does he pity them?
「𝔖」 If his own Holy Book is anything to go off ; ILUMINADOS FINAL CHAPTER : 'Man, woman, or child! His love does not discriminate! Beast, fish, or bird! All creatures shall be equally blessed!'
I think many people focus upon the 'control' aspect of Las Plagas when it's only one facet of their ideology. They believe ALL OF humanity to be flawed organisms, period. Lord Saddler hammers ruthlessly that humans have imperfect forms & that only through Las Plagas can they be carried. Thus was born the entire purpose of ascending humanity to the likeness of their arthropodal brethren : Los Ganados, Novistadores, & Verdugo / Pesanta type species. Luis notes himself that the parasite is attributed to the creation of superhumans, but the method of Osmund achieving that goal + "a world of peace" was disgustingly reprehensible over a period of generations that was upheld by his ancestry.
However, it's important to note that my blog follows the lore established in Damnation, Vendetta & RE4:R, which emphasizes that "no one" is free from the thrall of Las Plagas. Since 2005, it was hinted that Lord Saddler was never the one in control & this was cemented in the most recent iteration, as he can regress into a Ganado-like state of mindlessness. Regardless if they are under his direct influence or not, a host of the parasite will still function to serve it's purposes : To infect, consume & kill. These instincts cannot be sated once the assimilation fully takes over --- but for the sake of plotting & lore leniency ( you know this, granted it was your idea to begin with ) I permit the use of medical suppressants as a temporary solution to be free of that influence.
The parasites also are not required to have a Control Plaga in place to command them. The Salazar's discovered the signal frequency to initially banish them akin to a dog whistle ( in this case, they are bells ), with outbreaks sparsely occurring throughout their bloodline. This was what Ada discovered about them through Valdelobos' history books & led the development of a device to manually replicate such a frequency --- but it was not finished by the time 5 took place. Whether or not it exists NOW in the RE universe is not clarified, & the only device that we have that is remotely similar is the Zombie Jammer which was pioneered by HUNK. But, the manmade frequencies more or less becomes redundant when people go & resurrect the Controlling / Dominant Species, since they will always have more sway than an artificial machine. This is why The Merchant's Guild couldn't stop the outbreak of 4, because the powerful organisms were brought back to life & awakened.
However, as seen in Umbrella Corps, the parasites 'natural' state without being commanded or with no Control Plaga in place is essentially the demeanor of an average Ganado / Majini. They will always be distrustful / hostile towards uninfected no matter what in order to spread their numbers, which is exactly what Lord Saddler would want. So, ultimately, I don't think it matters & that he necessarily cares, because it's not possible to be AGAINST the desires of the parasite, exactly what he preaches.
#/ i hope this answered clearly !#/ also this is where im very lore compliant because a host that doesnt show any sign of infection doesnt... really track#/ if its established the same across 3 games i expect it to be taken into consideration#/ and if it doesnt align you can choose another bioweapon that doesnt completely destroy the brain and spine#ricardo-irving#long post#<- III // V - [ INQUIRY ] - O N H X ->#<- III // V - [ OUT OF CHARACTER ] - O N H X ->#<- III // V - [ HEADCANONS ] - O N H X ->
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"The Mythical Seven and the Quest for Elaria"
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Elaria as Alex and the Mythical Seven prepared for their quest. Their mission was to fulfill an ancient prophecy that had long been whispered among the inhabitants of this mystical world. Alex, a young human, stood amongst his mythical friends - Drakon, the wise dragon; Faye, the enchanting fairy; Gideon, the powerful giant; Lila, the cunning sprite; Nym, the mysterious mermaid; and Zara, the fierce phoenix. They were united by their shared destiny to overcome an insurmountable obstacle and make a sacrifice for the greater good of Elaria. "We must work together, as one," Drakon rumbled, his voice echoing through the air. "Our strengths and weaknesses will complement each other on this journey." "Aye, we must rely on our unique abilities to face the challenges that lie ahead," Gideon agreed, clapping his enormous hands together. As they set off on their adventure, the Mythical Seven encountered a dark force threatening Elaria. This malevolent presence sought to consume the world's magic and plunge it into eternal darkness. United by their purpose, Alex and his companions fought against this evil, drawing upon their own personal growth and experiences to overcome the odds. In the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, they found strength in one another. With each challenge they faced, they grew stronger and more determined. The Mythical Seven confronted the dark force, making the ultimate sacrifice to save Elaria and restore balance to the world. Through their journey, Alex and the Mythical Seven discovered that true power came from unity and love for one another. They had grown beyond measure, finding happiness in the knowledge that they had changed Elaria for the better. And so, the legend of the Mythical Seven lived on, inspiring generations to come. The Mythical Seven, a group of extraordinary friends, united in their quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy and protect Elaria from a looming darkness. As they ventured through treacherous landscapes and faced harrowing challenges, the bonds between them only grew stronger. With each obstacle overcome, they learned the true power of unity and love, ultimately making the ultimate sacrifice to save their world and ensure its balance for generations to come. And so, the legend of Alex and the Mythical Seven lived on, a testament to the strength of friendship and the power of love in overcoming even the most insurmountable obstacles. In the mystical world of Elaria, humans and mythical creatures lived together in harmony, guided by an ancient prophecy that foretold the arrival of a hero. The hero would be chosen from among the seven most powerful mythical beings, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. These seven were known as the Mythical Seven: Drakon, a wise and noble dragon; Faye, a graceful fairy with healing powers; Gideon, a powerful giant with superhuman strength; Lila, a cunning fox spirit; Nym, a gentle nymph who could control plants; and Zara, an enchanting mermaid with the power of the sea. One day, a dark force threatened to destroy Elaria, and it fell upon Alex, a young human, and the Mythical Seven to unite and protect their world. As they embarked on their quest, they faced numerous challenges that tested their resolve and forced them to rely on one another. In a cave filled with ravenous beasts, Drakon's immense size and strength protected them from danger, while Faye's healing skills kept the group in top shape. Gideon's courage allowed them to confront fearsome foes, and Lila's cunning helped them navigate treacherous terrain. Nym's connection to nature provided them with shelter and sustenance, while Zara's control of the sea guided their journey across the ocean. Throughout their adventure, Alex and the Mythical Seven learned to trust one another and appreciate their unique abilities. They discovered that true power came from unity and love, rather than individual strength or prowess. As they faced the dark force in a climactic battle, they realized that the only way to save Elaria was by making the ultimate sacrifice: offering themselves as a single entity for the greater good. In their final act of love and unity, Alex and the Mythical Seven combined their powers, becoming one being with the ability to vanquish the dark force. The sacrifice restored balance to Elaria, and in doing so, brought happiness and personal growth to each member of the group. Together, they had proven that even in the face of adversity, love and unity could triumph over darkness. In the mystical land of Elaria, where humans and mythical creatures coexist, Alex, a young adventurer, found himself united with the Mythical Seven - Drakon the Dragon, Faye the Fairy, Gideon the Giant, Lila the Nymph, Nym the Griffin, and Zara the Siren. Together, they were destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy and overcome challenges that threatened their world. One fateful day, a dark force emerged from the shadows, casting its malevolent influence over Elaria. The Mythical Seven knew they had to confront this evil or risk losing their home forever. As they journeyed through treacherous terrain and faced unimaginable dangers, each member of the group contributed their unique abilities and wisdom. Drakon's fiery breath provided warmth during the frigid nights, while Faye's delicate wings guided them safely through stormy skies. Gideon's mighty roar shattered boulders blocking their path, and Lila's gentle touch healed wounds sustained in battles with monstrous creatures. Nym's keen eyesight spotted hidden dangers, and Zara's enchanting voice calmed the wildest beasts. As they grew closer, the Mythical Seven realized that their true power lay not in individual strengths but in unity and love for one another. With newfound determination, they faced the dark force head-on, knowing that victory would require a great sacrifice. In an epic battle against darkness, Alex and the Mythical Seven fought side by side, each making sacrifices to ensure Elaria's survival. In the end, it was their unwavering unity that vanquished the dark force and restored balance to the world. Through adversity, they learned that love and togetherness were the ultimate sources of power. And so, Alex and the Mythical Seven forged an unbreakable bond, embarking on countless more adventures, forever changed by their journey and the love they shared. In the mystical land of Elaria, humans and mythical creatures lived in harmony. Alex, a young human, was chosen to join the Mythical Seven - Drakon, Faye, Gideon, Lila, Nym, and Zara. Together, they embarked on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy that would save their world from a dark force threatening to engulf it in darkness. Alex and the Mythical Seven faced numerous challenges as they traveled through Elaria. They encountered treacherous terrain, ferocious beasts, and puzzling riddles, but they overcame each obstacle by working together and using their unique abilities. Drakon's fiery breath melted ice, while Faye's gentle magic healed wounds. Gideon's strength opened locked doors, and Lila's stealth allowed them to avoid dangers. Nym's enchanting songs calmed fearsome creatures, and Zara's swiftness guided them through labyrinthine passages. Through their journey, the Mythical Seven discovered that they were more than just a group of individuals; they were a family. They shared laughter, tears, and moments of joy as they grew closer together. Alex, in particular, found solace in the company of his newfound friends, who accepted him without judgment. As the Mythical Seven neared their destination, they encountered the dark force that threatened Elaria - a malevolent being known as Shadowcrest. In a climactic battle, the group used their combined strength and love for one another to defeat the creature. But in doing so, they made the ultimate sacrifice, knowing that only by giving up their powers could the balance between light and darkness be restored. Though they lost their unique abilities, Alex and the Mythical Seven emerged victorious, having learned that true power comes from unity and love. Their friendship and personal growth brought happiness to Elaria, ensuring peace and harmony for generations to come. As the sun set over Elaria, casting its golden rays upon the mythical creatures and humans alike, Alex stood in awe of the beauty that surrounded them. The air was thick with anticipation as the Mythical Seven gathered around him - Drakon, Faye, Gideon, Lila, Nym, and Zara. Each one, a unique and powerful being, was ready to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Alex looked at his friends with determination in his eyes. "We must work together," he said, his voice steady despite the overwhelming pressure of their task. Drakon, the mighty dragon, nodded in agreement. Faye, the graceful fairy, flitted around them, her laughter like tinkling bells. Gideon, the giant with a heart as big as his size, placed a reassuring hand on Alex's shoulder. As they journeyed through Elaria, the challenges came thick and fast - treacherous terrains, fierce beasts, and dark forces that threatened to consume their world. But together, they overcame each one, learning from one another's strengths and weaknesses. Drakon's fiery breath melted ice, Faye's magical light illuminated darkness, Gideon's strength cleared obstacles, Lila's wisdom guided them, Nym's healing touched the wounded, and Zara's courage inspired them all. At last, they confronted the dark force, a malevolent entity that sought to destroy balance in Elaria. The Mythical Seven fought with everything they had, their unity and love for one another fueling their powers. As the battle raged, they realized the only way to defeat this darkness was by making the ultimate sacrifice - surrendering their individual identities and merging into a single, unstoppable force. With one final push, they vanquished the dark force and restored balance to Elaria. The Mythical Seven had become one, their love and unity proving that true power lay within connection and devotion. In the end, they discovered that happiness could only be achieved when they stood together, forging a world where all creatures of Elaria could live in harmony. In Elaria, a mystical world where humans coexist with mythical creatures, the sky was painted with vibrant colors as the sun began to set. Alex, a young human, stood in awe of the majestic sight, feeling a strong connection to the magical realm around him. He longed to explore and understand the secrets of Elaria. One day, while wandering through the forest, Alex stumbled upon a group of mythical creatures gathered around a mysterious artifact. The Mythical Seven - Drakon the dragon, Faye the fairy, Gideon the giant, Lila the nymph, Nym the mermaid, and Zara the sphinx - welcomed Alex with open arms. Together, they formed an unbreakable bond and embarked on a journey to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Their quest led them through treacherous mountains, dense forests, and vast oceans. Along the way, they encountered challenges that tested their resolve. The Mythical Seven harnessed their unique abilities to overcome these obstacles, learning to trust and rely on one another. Through hardships and triumphs, their bond grew stronger. As they neared the prophecy's final destination, a dark force emerged, threatening to destroy the balance of Elaria. The Mythical Seven faced this evil together, using their combined strengths and newfound love for one another. In a climactic battle, they made the ultimate sacrifice to save Elaria and restore harmony to the world. In the end, Alex and the Mythical Seven had achieved personal growth, happiness, and true power through unity and love. Their tale would be told for generations, inspiring hope and understanding between humans and mythical creatures in Elaria. In Elaria, a mystical world where humans coexist with mythical creatures, the sun set on the horizon, casting an enchanting glow over the land. Alex and the Mythical Seven - Drakon, Faye, Gideon, Lila, Nym, and Zara - huddled together, discussing their next move. Drakon, the wise dragon, spoke first, "We must find a way to fulfill this ancient prophecy and restore balance to Elaria." The others nodded in agreement, each ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. As they journeyed through the dense forests, over towering mountains, and across vast deserts, they encountered countless obstacles. Gideon, the mighty giant, used his strength to clear paths through thickets, while Lila, the nimble fairy, flitted between treetops, scouting for dangers. Nym, a cunning fox-like creature, sniffed out hidden traps, and Zara, the gentle mermaid, calmed raging storms with her enchanting voice. The group faced their darkest moment when they came face to face with the malevolent force that threatened Elaria's harmony. The Mythical Seven joined forces, combining their unique abilities to confront this darkness. With love and unity, they overcame the darkness and discovered that true power lay within themselves and each other. Their sacrifice saved Elaria and its inhabitants, and in doing so, they found happiness and personal growth. Alex and the Mythical Seven learned that together, they were stronger than any adversary, and their friendship would endure for all eternity. And so, in the land of Elaria, a new era of peace and harmony began. The sky above Elaria was filled with swirling clouds as the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the mystical world. In the heart of the land, where humans and mythical creatures coexisted, there lived a young girl named Alex. She had an unbreakable bond with the Mythical Seven - Drakon the dragon, Faye the fairy, Gideon the giant, Lila the nymph, Nym the sprite, and Zara the mermaid. Together, they were destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy that would bring balance back to Elaria. One day, while exploring the enchanted forest, Alex and the Mythical Seven stumbled upon a mysterious dark force that threatened their world. With courage in their hearts, they decided to confront this ominous presence. As they journeyed through treacherous mountains and dense forests, each member of the group utilized their unique abilities to overcome obstacles. Drakon's fiery breath melted the icy path, Faye's enchanting songs soothed raging storms, Gideon's immense strength pulled them out of deadly pits, Lila's healing powers mended their wounds, Nym's agility navigated through narrow escapes, and Zara's calming presence kept the group grounded. As they ventured deeper into the heart of darkness, Alex and the Mythical Seven discovered that the dark force was an ancient evil attempting to destroy Elaria. In a climactic battle, the heroes faced off against this malevolent force, with each member contributing their abilities to create a powerful symphony of magic and courage. They realized that true power came from unity and love for one another. In a final act of selflessness, the Mythical Seven made the ultimate sacrifice to save Elaria, knowing that their love and bond would live on in the hearts of those they left behind. With balance restored, Alex continued to share the tale of the Mythical Seven throughout Elaria, inspiring generations to come. And so, the legend of Alex and the Mythical Seven lived on, a testament to the power of unity, love, and the unwavering belief in one another. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the mystical land of Elaria. Humans and mythical creatures lived in harmony within these enchanted lands, but a dark force threatened to shatter their fragile peace. A prophecy foretold of seven heroes: Drakon the dragon, Faye the fairy, Gideon the giant, Lila the lioness, Nym the nymph, and Zara the zephyr, who would join forces with a human named Alex to restore balance and bring light back to Elaria. As the Mythical Seven gathered around the ancient stone table, they discussed their plan of action. "We must find the missing piece," Drakon said with conviction. Faye nodded in agreement. "The Crystal of Harmony. It's the key to fulfilling the prophecy." Gideon clenched his fists. "And we will find it, no matter the cost." The heroes embarked on their quest, facing challenges that tested their abilities and their unity. In a dark cavern, Nym used her healing powers to mend Gideon's broken leg, while Zara harnessed the wind to create a makeshift stretcher. Lila roared with courage as they faced a pack of vicious wolves, and Alex showed his bravery by confronting a venomous serpent. In a hidden temple, they discovered the Crystal of Harmony. But it was guarded by a malevolent force, eager to maintain the darkness that had engulfed Elaria. The heroes joined their powers, harnessing their unique abilities in a dazzling display of unity. Together, they vanquished the dark entity and claimed the crystal. Back in their camp, the Mythical Seven and Alex held the Crystal of Harmony aloft. As it shone, an overwhelming love and sense of belonging washed over them all. They had faced the ultimate challenge and emerged victorious through the power of unity and love. In Elaria, a mystical world where humans coexist with mythical creatures, Alex discovered a hidden prophecy that spoke of a great darkness threatening to consume the land. Determined to fulfill the prophecy and protect their home, Alex gathered a group of unlikely allies: Drakon, a dragon; Faye, a fairy; Gideon, a giant; Lila, a nymph; Nym, a water sprite; and Zara, a gnome. Together, they formed the Mythical Seven, each bringing their unique abilities to the table. As they journeyed through treacherous landscapes and overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges, the group learned that the key to their success lay in working together. Faye's delicate touch could mend even the most grievous wounds, while Gideon's strength was unmatched. Drakon's fiery breath could incinerate any threat, and Zara's resourcefulness ensured they were always prepared. Lila's enchanting songs soothed hearts and minds, while Nym's swiftness allowed them to evade danger with ease. As they grew closer as a team, the Mythical Seven learned that love and unity were far more powerful than any force of darkness. They fought valiantly against the dark force, making great sacrifices along the way. In the end, it was their unwavering belief in one another that allowed them to vanquish the darkness and restore balance to Elaria. Through adversity and triumph, they had not only saved their world but also found personal growth and happiness within themselves. In Elaria, a mystical world where humans coexist with mythical creatures, Alex and the Mythical Seven - Drakon, Faye, Gideon, Lila, Nym, and Zara - embark on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy. They face numerous challenges as they navigate through treacherous landscapes and encounter fearsome foes. One day, while journeying through the Whispering Woods, they come across a village under attack by a horde of goblins. With quick thinking and teamwork, Alex and the Mythical Seven manage to drive off the goblins and save the villagers. As they continue their quest, they encounter a wise old woman who gives them a riddle. The riddle leads them to an ancient cave where they find a magical artifact - a staff that can amplify one's abilities. "This is incredible!" exclaims Faye, the fairy, as she holds the staff for the first time. "We might just be able to defeat the dark force with this." However, to wield the staff's full power, they must learn to harness the magic within themselves and work together in perfect harmony. As they train and grow closer, Alex and the Mythical Seven become a formidable force, but they know their greatest challenge lies ahead: confronting the dark force that threatens to consume Elaria. In a climactic battle against the dark force, Alex and the Mythical Seven join hands, uniting their powers and love for one another. They make the ultimate sacrifice, using their combined strength to seal away the darkness forever. With balance restored to Elaria, they return to their homes, having achieved personal growth and happiness through unity and love. Alex and the Mythical Seven stood at the entrance of the Dark Forest, their hearts pounding with anticipation. The ancient prophecy had led them here, and they knew that the fate of Elaria rested on their shoulders. "We must be brave," Drakon growled, his scales glistening in the moonlight. "Remember, we are stronger together than apart." Faye fluttered her delicate wings, casting a soft glow over the group. "Let's show those who wish to rule Elaria with darkness that love and unity will always prevail." As they ventured deeper into the forest, the Mythical Seven encountered creatures of myth and legend, some friendly, others hostile. But through it all, they stood united, their bonds growing stronger with each challenge they faced. "What if we can't save Elaria?" Gideon whispered to Alex, his voice trembling. Alex squeezed his hand reassuringly. "We have to try," she said. "The prophecy may be our only hope." In the heart of the forest, they found a massive crystal, pulsating with an eerie energy. This was the source of the dark force threatening Elaria. The Mythical Seven knew that in order to restore balance to their world, they must make a terrible sacrifice. "We'll do it together," Nym promised, her voice full of determination. "For Elaria." United, they channeled their combined powers into the crystal, shattering its dark energy and releasing a wave of pure magic that swept across Elaria. The Mythical Seven had succeeded, and in doing so, they discovered that true power came from love and unity, not from darkness or destruction. In the mystical land of Elaria, humans and mythical creatures lived in harmony. However, dark forces threatened this balance. Alex, a young human, formed an unlikely alliance with six mythical beings - Drakon the dragon, Faye the fairy, Gideon the giant, Lila the nymph, Nym the griffin, and Zara the mermaid - known as the Mythical Seven. They embarked on a perilous quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy that would restore balance to Elaria. As they journeyed through treacherous landscapes, the team faced countless challenges. Drakon's fiery breath melted ice barriers, while Gideon's immense strength shattered rocks obstructing their path. Faye's magical powers illuminated dark caves, and Nym's keen eyesight spotted hidden dangers. Lila's enchanting song calmed wild beasts, and Zara's tail fin navigated through treacherous waters. Despite their differences, the Mythical Seven learned to trust one another. They shared stories of their pasts, discovering that they all sought a sense of belonging. As they grew closer, Alex realized that their bond was the key to fulfilling the prophecy. "We must unite our powers," Faye proclaimed during a moment of vulnerability. "Only together can we face this darkness and restore balance to Elaria." The team agreed, and they prepared for the final confrontation with the dark force. In the climactic battle, the Mythical Seven harnessed their unique abilities, combining them into an unstoppable force. As they fought against the darkness, Alex realized that true power lay not in individual strength but in unity and love for one another. They made the ultimate sacrifice to save Elaria, learning that together, they were stronger than any adversary. Their selflessness restored balance to the world, and Elaria flourished once more. The Mythical Seven, now a symbol of unity and friendship, continued to protect and guide their magical realm. In the mystical land of Elaria, humans and mythical creatures coexisted in harmony. Alex, a young human, was chosen by fate to lead the Mythical Seven, a group of legendary beings, on an epic quest. The prophecy foretold that only together could they confront the dark force threatening their world, and only through unity and love would true power be found. As the sun rose over the enchanted forest, Alex stood with the Mythical Seven - Dragon, Fairy, Giant, Griffin, Nymph, and Sphinx - preparing for the journey ahead. The ancient prophecy had been whispered through generations, but no one knew its true meaning until now. "We must work together," said Dragon, his voice echoing through the forest. "Our individual strengths are nothing compared to what we can accomplish when united." "But how do we know which challenges lie ahead?" asked Alex, concern in her eyes. "The prophecy will guide us," Giant reassured her, his deep voice resonating like a gentle rumble of thunder. "It's our roadmap through this adventure." As the group ventured forth, they encountered numerous obstacles. The Fairy's delicate wings helped them glide over treacherous chasms, while the Griffin's keen eyes spotted hidden dangers. The Sphinx's riddles unlocked doors to long-lost cities, and the Nymph's water-bending abilities quenched their thirst in barren deserts. "We must trust one another," Alex reminded them during a moment of tension. "Our bond is our greatest weapon against darkness." In time, they faced the dark force itself - an ancient entity seeking to divide and conquer Elaria. With newfound confidence, the Mythical Seven stood together, their combined powers radiating like a beacon of hope. "For the love of Elaria, unite!" Alex cried out, summoning the strength of their friendship as one last effort. With a brilliant flash, the dark force was vanquished, and balance returned to Elaria. The Mythical Seven had succeeded in overcoming challenges, confronting evil, making sacrifices, and learning the true power of unity and love. And so, they returned home, forever changed by their journey, ready to usher in a new era of harmony and happiness for all who called Elaria home. In Elaria, a mystical world where humans and mythical creatures coexist, Alex, a young human, found himself in the company of the Mythical Seven - a group of legendary beings consisting of a dragon named Drakonis, a fairy called Lumina, and a giant known as Gort. Together, they embarked on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy that foretold their unification would bring harmony to Elaria. The Mythical Seven faced numerous challenges, from navigating treacherous terrains to battling evil creatures. One day, while traversing the Enchanted Forest, they encountered a group of goblins who were planning to ambush travelers. Alex and the Mythical Seven decided to intervene, using their combined abilities. Lumina cast a spell that illuminated the darkness, revealing the goblins' positions, while Gort threw boulders, disrupting their plans. Drakonis breathed fire into the air, creating a smokescreen that confounded the goblins. The team then engaged in a fierce battle, with Alex and the Mythical Seven working together to overcome the goblin horde. After vanquishing the goblins, they continued their journey, strengthening their bond as they faced more challenges. They eventually confronted a dark force - an ancient evil that threatened to plunge Elaria into chaos. The Mythical Seven and Alex, drawing upon their experiences and newfound unity, prepared for the ultimate battle against the darkness. In the climactic encounter, the team's love and trust in one another allowed them to harness the power of their unique abilities. As they fought together, a brilliant display of magic and strength illuminated the sky. The dark force crumbled before their combined might, and Elaria was saved once more. The Mythical Seven returned home, forever changed by their experiences. They brought hope to all who called Elaria home, ushering in a new era of harmony and happiness. And so, Alex and the Mythical Seven became legendary figures in Elarian history, their names etched into the annals of time as symbols of unity, love, and courage. Alex and the Mythical Seven stood at the edge of the enchanted forest, the sun casting golden rays through the trees. The air was thick with anticipation as they prepared for their journey. "We must stick together," said Alex, his voice trembling with excitement. "Remember, our unity is our greatest strength." The Mythical Seven nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with determination. They entered the forest, each step bringing them closer to their destiny. As they ventured deeper, they encountered a giant obstacle blocking their path - a towering wall of thorns, impenetrable and menacing. "This is our first test," said Alex, his voice steady despite his fear. "We must work together to overcome this challenge." The Mythical Seven huddled together, discussing strategies and assigning roles. The fairy, Lumi, used her magical healing powers to mend the wounds of the wounded. The dragon, Ignis, breathed flames to clear a path through the thorns, while the giant, Stoneheart, crushed the thorns under his immense weight. "Look!" cried Alex, pointing to a hidden entrance revealed by their efforts. "We did it!" Together, they continued their journey, facing trials and tribulations. They fought a fearsome dragon guarding a treacherous mountain pass, outsmarted a cunning sorcerer hiding in the shadows, and saved a village from the brink of destruction at the hands of a malevolent force. With each challenge they faced, the Mythical Seven grew stronger and closer together. Finally, they confronted the dark force that threatened to consume Elaria - an ancient, malevolent being called Abyssus. The Mythical Seven united their powers, combining their abilities to vanquish Abyssus once and for all. As the darkness receded, the land bloomed with new life, and the Mythical Seven returned home as heroes. From that day forward, they were forever changed, their bonds of friendship unbreakable. Together, they had found strength in unity and love, and had saved their world from the brink of destruction. The era of harmony and happiness for all who called Elaria home had begun. In Elaria, a mystical world where humans coexist with mythical creatures, Alex and the Mythical Seven embarked on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy. The prophecy spoke of seven heroes who would unite against a dark force, Abyssus, and restore balance to Elaria. As they journeyed together, they encountered various obstacles that tested their unity and trust in one another. During their travels, the group stumbled upon a small village plagued by a giant with an insatiable appetite for destruction. The villagers were terrified and helpless. Alex and the Mythical Seven decided to confront the giant, using their unique abilities to outsmart him. "We need a plan," said the wise owl, Lumen, as the group huddled together. "Each of us has a role to play in this battle." The agile fairy, Zephyr, nodded in agreement. "Our strengths lie in our differences, and it is by working together that we will overcome any challenge." With Lumen's wisdom guiding them, the group devised a plan. Zephyr distracted the giant with her swiftness, while the dragon, Ignis, used his fire to burn the giant's feet. The powerful gorilla, Goliath, then grabbed the giant from behind and held it tight, preventing it from moving. Finally, Alex, a skilled archer, shot an arrow into the giant's eye, incapacitating it. Victorious, the Mythical Seven continued their journey, stronger and more unified than ever before. They knew that love and unity were their true powers, and with these, they would vanquish Abyssus and fulfill the ancient prophecy. In the mystical world of Elaria, humans and mythical creatures lived in harmony. Alex, a young human boy with a strong heart, was chosen by fate to embark on a quest with seven other unlikely heroes – the Mythical Seven. They were tasked with fulfilling an ancient prophecy that would save their world from darkness. Their journey began in the enchanted forest, where they encountered a towering giant whose insatiable appetite threatened to consume everything in its path. The Mythical Seven discovered that by combining their unique abilities, they could confront and subdue the giant. As they continued their quest, Alex and his companions learned the true meaning of unity, love, and sacrifice. One fateful day, they came face-to-face with Abyssus, a dark force that sought to plunge Elaria into eternal night. The Mythical Seven fought valiantly, but it was only through their unwavering unity and the power of love that they could vanquish the darkness. With Abyssus defeated, Alex and his friends returned home forever changed, carrying the knowledge that true strength comes from working together and loving one another. And so, a new era dawned over Elaria, an age of harmony and happiness for all who called it home. The Mythical Seven's victory had not only saved their world but had also shown them the power of unity and love, forever changing the course of history in the mystical realm they cherished. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the mystical land of Elaria. Alex and the Mythical Seven, a diverse group of humans and mythical creatures, stood atop a hill, gazing upon the breathtaking view. They had come together from different corners of Elaria to fulfill an ancient prophecy that spoke of a time when humans and mythical creatures would unite in harmony. "We must be prepared for any obstacles we may face on our journey," said Alex, her voice echoing across the landscape. The Mythical Seven nodded in agreement, each member bringing their unique abilities to the table. They were a formidable team - a dragon with the power of flight, a centaur known for his incredible speed, a mermaid who could control water, a gnome skilled in earth manipulation, and a phoenix whose fiery spirit burned brightly. As they ventured deeper into Elaria, they encountered the first challenge - a giant with an insatiable appetite. He towered over them, his eyes filled with hunger. "You shall not pass!" he roared, blocking their path. The Mythical Seven knew they had to work together to overcome this obstacle. "Phoenix, use your fire to warm the giant's heart," instructed Alex. The phoenix complied, bathing the giant in a gentle glow of warmth and light. As he felt the warmth, the giant's anger began to dissipate, replaced by a sense of peace. "Now, Centaur, use your speed to distract him while we find a way around," suggested Alex. The centaur took off, drawing the giant's attention away from the group. With the giant momentarily preoccupied, the Mythical Seven scaled the mountainside and found an alternate route. They continued their journey, determined to fulfill the prophecy and save Elaria from the dark force known as Abyssus. Little did they know, their unity and love for one another would be tested in ways they never imagined. In the mystical world of Elaria, humans and mythical creatures lived in harmony, guided by an ancient prophecy that spoke of a chosen one who would bring balance to the land. This chosen one was none other than Alex, a young human with a heart full of love and compassion. With the help of the Mythical Seven - a group of powerful and diverse beings - they embarked on a quest to fulfill this prophecy. As they ventured through Elaria's vast landscapes, they encountered a giant named Goliath who had an insatiable appetite for anything in his path. With the wisdom of the wise owl, Athena, and the courage of the mighty dragon, Ignis, Alex and the Mythical Seven managed to reason with Goliath, convincing him to join them on their quest instead. Continuing their journey, they faced the dark force known as Abyssus, a malevolent entity that threatened to consume Elaria's very essence. The Mythical Seven combined their unique abilities - from the speed of the swift fox, Velox, to the healing powers of the gentle unicorn, Elysia - to banish Abyssus and restore balance to the world. Through these trials, the members of the Mythical Seven grew closer, learning the true power of unity and love. As they returned home forever changed, they were ready to usher in a new era of harmony and happiness for all who called Elaria home. And so, the legend of Alex and the Mythical Seven lived on, a testament to the strength that comes from love and unity. With teamwork and determination, they managed to calm Grendel's hunger and restore balance to Elaria. However, the dark force of Abyssus still loomed in the shadows, threatening to engulf the world in chaos. The Mythical Seven knew their journey was far from over, but they were more united than ever, ready to face any challenge that came their way. In the mystical world of Elaria, humans and mythical creatures lived in harmony. Among them was Alex, a young adventurer who had heard whispers of an ancient prophecy that spoke of a great challenge facing their world. As the prophecy unfolded, a dark force known as Abyssus threatened to engulf Elaria in chaos, and a giant named Grendel with an insatiable appetite roamed the land, causing destruction in its wake. Alex knew he had to act, and so he gathered seven of the most extraordinary mythical creatures, each possessing unique abilities, to form the Mythical Seven. ``` In Elaria, a mystical world where humans and mythical creatures coexist, Alex was tasked with fulfilling an ancient prophecy alongside the Mythical Seven - a group of extraordinary beings. Together, they embarked on a journey filled with challenges, learning to work together using their unique abilities and finding strength in unity and love for one another. One day, while traversing the dense forest, they encountered Grendel, a giant with an insatiable appetite. Fearing his hunger would consume all of Elaria's resources, the Mythical Seven devised a plan to calm Grendel's voracity. With Alex's ability to communicate with mythical creatures and the rest of the team's combined skills, they managed to satiate Grendel's appetite with a magical fruit that could only be found in the heart of the forest. However, as they celebrated their victory, they realized that the dark force of Abyssus still loomed in the shadows, threatening to engulf the world in chaos. With renewed determination, the Mythical Seven continued their quest, facing numerous obstacles and confronting their fears. Through it all, they discovered that true power lay not in individual strengths but in the unity and love they shared for one another. "We are stronger together than apart," Alex said, his voice filled with conviction as they stood united against the darkness. And so, with hearts full of courage and a newfound understanding of their interdependence, the Mythical Seven continued their journey to save Elaria from the encroaching shadow of Abyssus. In the mystical world of Elaria, where humans and mythical creatures coexist in harmony, our heroes Alex and the Mythical Seven embarked on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy. They were a diverse group, each member bringing unique abilities to the table, and together they formed an unbreakable bond. As they journeyed through Elaria's breathtaking landscapes, they encountered obstacles like Grendel, a giant with an insatiable appetite, and Abyssus, a dark force lurking in the shadows. With each challenge they faced, Alex and the Mythical Seven discovered the true power of unity and love, finding strength in their collective hearts. "We must calm Grendel's hunger and banish Abyssus to restore balance to Elaria," said Alex, his voice resolute. "But we can only do this together." The Mythical Seven nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with determination. Together, they managed to calm Grendel's hunger and drive back the dark force of Abyssus. As night fell, they stood victorious, their spirits lifted by their newfound unity. But they knew that their journey was far from over. The ancient prophecy still awaited fulfillment, and Elaria's future hung in the balance. "We have come so far," said Alex, his gaze sweeping across the Mythical Seven. "But we must continue our quest, for the sake of all who call Elaria home." They nodded in unison, their hearts swelling with love and unity. Together, they would face any challenge that came their way, ready to usher in a new era of harmony and happiness for the world they cherished. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Elaria's lush landscape. In this mystical world, humans and mythical creatures lived in harmony, their destinies intertwined by an ancient prophecy. Among them was Alex, a skilled warrior who led a group of seven extraordinary individuals known as the Mythical Seven. Together, they embarked on a quest to fulfill the prophecy and save their world from darkness. As they ventured deeper into the uncharted territories, they encountered a fearsome giant named Grendel. His insatiable appetite threatened the balance of Elaria, as he devoured everything in his path. The Mythical Seven knew that they must find a way to calm Grendel's hunger and restore peace. In the depths of the forest, they came across a mysterious cave, where Abyssus, a dark force, lay hidden. This sinister power threatened to engulf Elaria in chaos, and it would take all their combined strengths to vanquish it. With determination in their hearts, the Mythical Seven faced both Grendel and Abyssus. "We must work together," Alex said, his voice echoing through the cave. "Our unity is our greatest strength." And so, they fought side by side, each member contributing their unique abilities to overcome the obstacles before them. As they conquered Grendel and banished Abyssus, they discovered that true power came from love and unity. Returning home forever changed, the Mythical Seven vowed to usher in a new era of harmony and happiness for all who called Elaria home. In the end, they knew their journey was far from over, but they were more united than ever, ready to face any challenge that came their way. In Elaria, a mystical world where humans and mythical creatures coexist, Alex led the Mythical Seven on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy. As they traversed through dense forests and treacherous mountains, their bond grew stronger. One day, they encountered Grendel, a giant with an insatiable appetite. The Mythical Seven faced him with courage, knowing that he threatened the balance of Elaria. "Grendel, we come in peace," Alex shouted, trying to reason with the giant. "We ask you to stop causing destruction and return to your slumber." "Haha, you think you can stop me? I'll eat everything in my path until there's nothing left!" Grendel roared, his voice echoing through the mountains. Alex looked around at her companions, their faces determined. They knew they had to calm Grendel's hunger and restore balance to Elaria. The Mythical Seven worked together, using their unique abilities to soothe Grendel's rampage. With love and unity, they brought harmony back to the world. However, the dark force of Abyssus still loomed, threatening chaos. But the Mythical Seven were more united than ever, ready to face any challenge that came their way. Together, they would usher in a new era of harmony and happiness for all who called Elaria home. As the sun rose over Elaria, casting its golden light upon the mystical land where humans and mythical creatures coexisted in harmony, Alex stood atop a hill with the Mythical Seven. They were ready to embark on their quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy that would save their world from impending doom. Alex turned to his companions, each one a mythical creature with unique abilities and strengths. "We must work together as one," he said with conviction, "For only through unity and love can we defeat the darkness that threatens our home." The Mythical Seven nodded in agreement, their eyes glowing with determination. Their first challenge was Grendel, a giant with an insatiable appetite for destruction. His massive form towered over the group as they approached him cautiously. "We come in peace, Grendel," Alex called out, attempting to reason with the beast. "Join us in our quest to save Elaria, and your hunger will be quenched." Grendel's eyes narrowed, but after a moment of hesitation, he roared his agreement. Together, they calmed Grendel's hunger and restored balance to Elaria. The Mythical Seven continued their journey, growing stronger with each challenge they faced. Their unity was tested when they encountered Abyssus, a dark force that threatened to consume the entire world. The group gathered around Abyssus, their love for one another and their world radiating like a beacon of hope. "We are the Mythical Seven," Alex declared, his voice echoing through the darkness. "And together, we will triumph over this evil." With a final burst of energy, they made a sacrifice that sealed Abyssus away forever. In the end, the Mythical Seven had learned that true power came from unity and love, ushering in a new era of harmony and happiness for all who called Elaria home. The once mystical world was now filled with hope, and the bonds between humans and mythical creatures grew stronger than ever before.
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message from junkosstuff: once again suffering from izuru brainrot so here you lovelies go <3
cw: junkozuru is implied to have been canon at one point, smut, exhibitionism, breeding, quickies
Izuru Kamukura NSFW Alphabet
A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)
Izuru is the ultimate everything, and aftercare counts towards everything! No matter who was dominating, he’ll always take the initiative with aftercare and make sure you’re comfy and clean.
B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)
On himself, he prefers his hands. They’re skinny and veiny, which makes them much more pleasurable for his partner.
On his partner, it’d have to be their thighs. No matter their gender, they’re always soft and make great pillows.
C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)
Can he cum inside of you? Because that’s what he wants more than anything. Most of the times, the superhuman is too clouded by his lust to even think about pulling out. And boy, it’s a lot-
D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)
He wouldn’t deny it if you asked, but he definitely wants to rail you when someone’s watching just to show how good he can make you feel.
E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)
I feel like he’s slept with Junko if that counts. But she’s definitely the only person he’s ever slept with!
F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)
Missionary! He loves you so so much and wants to be able to kiss you and watch your faces of pleasure!
G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)
Izuru Kamukura? Goofy? As if.
H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)
Not shaven, but at least trimmed. Unlike his hair, he has to keep it well-kept!
I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)
No one would expect it, but he’s such a sweet lover. He’d hold your hand and tell you how beautiful you are too. Definitely the most romantic of his classmates.
J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)
Even during his weird fling with Junko, he couldn’t stop thinking of you. Of how you would look bouncing on his cock. So he’s definitely jacked off to you a few times more than he cares to admit. In general, he does it about once a week.
K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)
Exhibitionist. That’s his highest one. But he’s also a huge fan of breeding too ;)
L = Location (favorite places to do the do)
Anywhere that you risk getting caught.
M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)
Honestly? Just pin him (or at least try to) by his wrists and give him a certain look. That’ll make him instantly horny.
N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)
He absolutely can not hurt you physically. It doesn’t matter how much you beg for him to, he just can’t.
O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)
When it comes to giving, Izuru’s definitely an expert at it. He knows how to please all of your sweet spots. As for receiving, he’ll always accept a blowjob, but he’d much rather be the one giving.
P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)
Unless it’s a quickie, he’s usually slow and sensual just to savor you.
Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)
YES. All the time. In the bathroom, in the woods, in the storage closet, Izuru loves to fuck you at any given time in any given location.
R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)
Since he has a thing for public sex, it’s safe to assume he’s more than okay taking risks.
S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)
He was made in a lab. He can last for ages.
T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)
No. He never really saw the need for them.
U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)
He’d only do it if you were being a brat that week. Other than that, he’s just as desperate to fuck you as you are. Teasing you would be torture to him too.
V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)
He’s very quiet in his moans- they’re raspy grunts that you actually didn’t hear until the 5th or 6th time you had sex.
W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)
This applies to both kinks and dirty secret, but he’s fantasized about bending you over Chisa’s desk and railing you just for the thrill.
X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)
Usually I wouldn’t shoot so high, but he was made in a lab, so I’d say at least 8-9 inches.
Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)
It’s relatively normal for a teenage boy. Not too high but not too low.
Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)
It takes him about an hour or two to eventually fall asleep. As I said before, he has to make sure his darling is comfortable before he can rest!
#danganronpa#danganronpa x reader#danganronpa smut#izuru kamakura#izuru kamakura smut#izuru kamukura smut#izuru kamukura#danganronpa izuru
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Ultimate Superhuman R (究極超人あ~る) // Masami Yuki
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Halo is just rvb deep lore or some shit. good luck
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The obsession starts small, of course. A bit after the shock of grief, a bit after one last foray into his tour has him come to face to face with an artificial intelligence. Augustine, a digital refugee of yet another felled Human destroyer, cycling endlessly in the implants of a dead man. It's with him that Leonard learns two things-- "smart" AI are the burned copies of dead human brains and the degree of separation is almost none. He is reminded, once again, of an empty coffin and a uniform at his doorstep.
It's too late for that. For her. The UNSC had abandoned salvaging the dead within two years of the Great War, so paltry obligations were all they had to offer. So she may be gone, but he isn't.
So what he does is this:
He finishes his tour. He goes back home, to the little girl tucked away inside its fragile walls, minded by distant family on her mother's side. She goes to school-- her eyes are bright and sparkly, and she is excited, oblivious to his application for higher education. A degree on top of his degree, now with sharper focus. All pictures of her mother are whisked gradually away from the walls and disappeared into his study. He holds Augustine close to the chest. AI theory, neurology, and military strategy become his new normal.
Dr. Halsey is a treasure trove of knowledge. The leading scientist in all things AI. World-shaker, world-builder. She speaks of living tissue and flash clones and skeins of code, bleeding in and out of each other until they're one and the same. Unfortunately, several boards of ethics reject this, and he learns to duck red tape and ONI obfuscation. His doctorate is by the skin of his teeth.
And while he is straining, biting at the outer edges of his limits, his daughter is growing older. Graduating. He holds her at arms length, if only to hide the fact that his late nights are spent inside UNSC archives, his days away from home spent analyzing scorched brain tissue. AI matrices that implode in infancy.
It's not all for naught. He develops ideas, a strategy. Employing it is a different matter entirely, but the War is worsening, desperation peaking.
But he doesn't get his "in" until someone else fumbles in front of him. A lone data signature, easily traceable. Easily identifiable.
He has a letter drafted and sent within the hour.
It could destroy his career. But he has a feeling it won't.
Colonel Ackerson may just be that, a colonel, but he's vocal, known, and controversial. A hair-trigger reflex for wanton destruction that'd get him court-martialed if the enemy was, in so many words, human. He'd been subject to his tactics and they were... inefficient.
But he was either smarter than he looked or playing a dangerous game, digging where he was digging. Beyond AI forged from flash clones, there were the theoretical augmentations on monkeys, the full-bodied transformation of human into superhuman. Leonard knew what he was doing here-- but what was Ackerson after?
And how did he get here?
At any rate, the letter works. Evidence is compiled in advance.
"I'll make sure the UNSC sees this within the hour, if you don't want to work with me."
Dr. Leonard Church, ultimately, had less to lose than the Colonel ever did. This is what he tells himself, despite his wife's words playing quietly, constantly, in his left ear.
"I know how to get your plan approved, you just have to back mine. We'll call it an experiment. Different ways to achieve the same end."
"Don't you understand that humanity hinges on my project?" Ackerson demands.
He's a short man with a mean mug. Leonard cocks his head.
"Then think of my project as a long term investment on yours," Leonard says evenly. "Simple enough."
All he needs is to obtain the funding. Once he has that, he's home free. The UNSC and ONI, hell, the UEG, are all too busy to deal with the particulars of what he does, after all.
Ackerson holds out his hand. Leonard accepts it, trying to hide how his muscles shake with relief.
Finally.
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gahabbsb cool!! i just recently made him so I don't rlly got much of a story goin on w him but I'll try my best to keep it short lolz. He's also a moth bc moths r cool
This fellas mother had an affair which resulted in his fur being a pink-ish color, his parents having a dark blue coat instead, his father quickly noticed. He knew something was wrong but didn't want to accept the fact his wife was unfaithful so he simply convinced himself that Vanilla ( temporary name) was just ill and needed help.
after countless of doctors who just gave him the same answer that his son was fine and it was the wife who was the problem, he found one who was willing to play along to the poor man's delusion. Dr. Dern. He was a sham doctor who believed that with a strong enough will, a superhuman could be made. He played along, claiming that Vanilla was deathly ill and needed help in a special facility. The father, finally happy his delusion was confirmed, quickly agreed, giving the boy who was only 7 to the doctor.
In the facility they focused on creating superhumans, trying to create someone stronger than strong. They did this by killing and draining all the blood from their subjects, Vanilla included, and putting them in a tank so their bodies can regenerate without being revived the 'normal' way, their mind in a coma-like state. Once the body was repaired they'd fill them back up w a new liquid to see what the affect would have on the child.
During one of these sessions some dumbass accidentally dropped their three flavored ice cream into his IV, mix that with the other liquids and his body was ultimately ruined. He's now quite literally made of ice cream. His eye changed due to the sudden rush of cold and they mistook the change for being the cause, removing his eye. When they realized they fucked up they just went ' Ah shit just put a button lol ' Too much stress, excitement, or heat and this guy will melt, the only way to bring him back from this state is by scooping up some of the remains and putting it in a freezer, he'll slowly regenerate himself as long as it's cool. He can create ice cream icicles but they will also melt when exposed to enough heat, he's basically useless in the summer.
As for the father, he divorced his wife and when he was about to look for his son when he heard a soft knock, opening the door revealed Vanilla. In the rush of the moment the two hugged, as stated before, excitement causes him to melt and the hug quickly turned deadly. Vanilla slowly suffocated his father and was ultimately left alone again, he has killed the only person he had left. Anyways yeah that's all I rlly have for him-
TL DR ; Father refuses to believe wife cheated, sends Vanilla to a facility for a fictional illness, Vanilla gets turned into ice cream and then accidentally suffocates his dad lolz
Damn. He's been through a lot. Poor dude deserves better. Though I don't think he's ugly. He's clearly been through Hell, but that hasn't stopped some characters from being cute. He looks as sweet as his name suggests! He can stay in my freezer anytime.
#pinky rambles on#i like his drippy neapolitan look#plus there are some beautiful moths in real life#with some TLC#vanilla can be just as beautiful#you've got yourself a neat oc
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Of Gods, Monsters, and Men
“Man is by nature a social animal [...] Anyone who either cannot lead the common life or is so self-sufficient as not to need to, and therefore does not partake of society, is either a beast or a god.” - Aristotle
This diagram will make sense, I swear.
Part 1 - Humans, Gods, and Beasts
Aristotle’s tripartite system is profoundly embedded in the world of SNK.
Humans, the social animals, are the ordinary people who do not seek to make an individual mark on history, but instead live communal existences as cogs in a machine. The most important thing to them is usually the well-being of themselves and their loved ones.
They are considered weak as they do not struggle against the flow, but these very attributes are what make them human.
The vast majority of the human race fit into Aristotle’s definition of ‘social animals’, as that is the only way in which society can function. The existence of those ordinary humans, then, is worth preserving.
Those who are not social animals, but rather lead highly individual existences with the power to leave their own unique mark on the world, are Gods when viewed positively and Beasts when viewed negatively. Because they go against the flow and disrupt the status quo, they are demonised by those happy with that status quo and lionised by those who are not. In either scenario, they stand out from the crowd.
Gods are considered to be strong and special.
The apex of this specialness is symbolised in the series through its pseudo-Gods, like Ymir Fritz, and those with godlike powers like the Ackermans and titan shifters, especially Zeke and Eren.
The entirety of the Eldian race, by virtue of the power to turn into titans, can also be considered special and so are lionised as gods by the Eldian nationalists.
However, they are considered Beasts by the rest of the world because of that same uniqueness. The apex of beastliness in the series is in the titans themselves, the ultimate ‘Other’. Nothing can be as estranged from the human social community as they are, as uniquely disgusting, uniquely powerful creatures.
With this tripartite system established, however, the series deliberately complicates all three of its boundaries. To begin with, let us examine the disintegration of the boundary between Beasts and Gods.
Part 2 - The ‘Other’
Beasts and Gods are ultimately the same thing - they are an ‘Other’, defined by their lack of dependence on their community and, consequently, their status outside of it. This separate status makes them an unsocial animal, and therefore, not human. Whether this inhumanity is a good thing or a bad thing - godly or beastly - is only a matter of perspective.
There is no better proof of this than the personage of Eren Jaeger.
From the start, Eren has had no desire to be a ‘social animal’. He never catered to the opinion of the populace, and held them in outright contempt.
He wanted to accomplish everything on his own, without relying on others.
He stuck to his dream of joining the Survey Corps no matter what anyone said, and won people round to his views instead of struggling to fit theirs.
Acting this way gained Eren a reputation as either a total idiot, as in Jean’s eyes, or as an example to be followed, as Connie, Sasha and the others saw him. When Eren’s titan power was unveiled, this dichotomy escalated: where Erwin saw humanity’s greatest hope, the Military Police saw an enormous threat to peace inside the walls.
He is seen as a beast or a god, but even before his titan powers were revealed, he would never let himself be considered a nobody. The values he nurtured - independence and the strength to go against the present flow - were part of his desire to become inhuman.
It is therefore thematically appropriate that someone so fixated on the inhuman should become a titan. In his efforts to become a god, he becomes the beast he sought to vanquish. For they are one and the same - and this goes for the titans, too. Their status as an Other, not merely as a beast, is what makes them the natural enemy of humanity.
Moral doctrines that try to sort beasts from gods and drive a hard wedge between them only serve to obscure the truth.
The Church of the Walls is the best example of this exercise in futility. It reviles the titans as beasts and worships the Walls as gods for protecting them against such beasts - but the Walls themselves are titans too. The distinction between beasts and gods is thereby revealed as nothing more than a sham by the authors of public morality to keep the public in line. Indeed, how often is it the case that the devil of the new religion is the god of the old?
Like the Church of the Walls, both those who respect and revile Eren in the Final Arc observe the same truth about him in different lights: he is an Other. And they fight to the death to decide what kind of Other - a god, or a devil:
A murderer, or a messiah:
Gentle, or savage:
The fandom is no less divided over him than the characters are, each side assured of their rightness. He is either an incorrigible child or an enlightened superhuman, the most free or the most enslaved, unchanged or the most changed of all, a pit to be avoid or a height to which we might aspire. Eren is the circle that completes itself, both the best and the worst, a beast and a god. But whatever he is, he is nothing in between, nothing mediocre. He occupies extremes alone: that is what makes him special.
Eren is fundamental proof of the failure of our value systems. He is a thought experiment who manages to sit at both ends of the spectrum while neglecting the middle altogether. At this point, we may return to our diagram.
A horseshoe works much better than a straight line for our purposes. Eren sits between god and beast, good and evil, special and titan, but a world away from the multitude of humans at the centre of the horseshoe.
However, he was not always this way. His compulsion to move away from the herd is the same as ever, and that is likely what he means when he tells people he has never changed: but there was once a time when for all his efforts, he could not quite escape being a social animal.
The significance of this fact is monumental. Eren proves that the special and the human are not distinguished from birth, but that there is in fact a pathway between them. This leads us to our third part: the disintegration of the boundary between the Human and the Other.
Part 3 - The Philosopher
Like love, specialness is something you find when you’re not looking for it. Eren’s journey towards the special first began with his acceptance of his own normality.
Beforehand, behind his play at independence he longed for recognition and approval from others.
He was tired of never being taken seriously - by his neighbourhood bullies, by Mikasa, by Jean. They all dismissed him as either crazy or weak and in need of protection. He was so prone to flying out in a rage at this because they touched on his greatest insecurities - that he was really a nobody after all, and that he’d never amount to anything.
In this regard Eren had a great deal in common with Keith, who wanted above all else to prove that he was better than the rest and worthy of being admired.
This was why Keith’s story had such a big impact on Eren, and why it was placed at the end of the arc where he learns to accept being only human. One cannot become special for the sake of the approval of others. So long as you have that objective in mind, you will never be anything more than a social animal and therefore human.
It was only once Keith abandoned any hopes of being seen as special that he actually became so, when he committed the ultimate sacrifice away from the eyes of anyone living. He acted with his own conviction in his heart, and not the approval of anyone else.
So he can finally receive the title of hero - one he clearly did not expect to hear. And it is a compliment he extends to Magath, no longer feeling the need to raise himself above anyone else.
In Eren’s case, he first learned the true virtue of self-sufficiency in the crystal cave, where he saved his friends’ lives by choosing to trust in his judgement and power over everyone else’s.
Eren is shocked after his success, and the lesson does not fully sink in at first. But such sentiments as the one below...
...quickly evaporate in Eren’s next moral trial, the Serumbowl. He can no longer accept peaceful co-existence between people with different beliefs because their decisions directly threaten the lives of the people he loves. This is the moment he redirects his focus to the protection of his and his own, and in doing so renounces his care for the wider world. The revelation that he will crush that outside world into ashes reinforces his belief in this conviction as the only solution.
Thereon out, Eren embraces self-sufficiency. He chooses not to trust in his comrades and builds his power to the point that he no longer needs to take orders from anyone else. Any help he does employ - from the SC or from Zeke and his followers - is achieved through manipulation, where he is firmly in control.
He becomes self-sufficient to the extent that he even moulds the conditions of his own upbringing. It cannot be said that he is a social animal any longer. His independence allows him to surpass his humanity and become both beast and god - walking on heavenly planes in the one moment and rampaging as a skeletal monstrosity the next.
Eren passes from ordinary into special through his self-sufficiency and self-orientation. This rigid self-discipline, this self-transformation, is a practice which we might call - philosophy.
Eren?
A philosopher???
Yet this is the only way a human might become a beast or god. The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, whose works synchronise beautifully with SNK, added one crucial modification to Aristotle’s equation:
“To live alone one must be a beast or a god, says Aristotle. Leaving out the third case: one must be both - a philosopher.”
And when one really thinks about it, is the idea of Eren as philosopher so ridiculous? Summarising a philosopher as ‘one who seeks the truth’ - who has accessed more of the truth of the world than Eren? The Attack and Founding Titans give him access to literal worlds of understanding beyond the scope of any other. And although Eren is dense at the start, he grows increasingly introverted and soul-searching as the series progresses. I think it is by no means a stretch to claim that Eren has come into his own jaded sort of wisdom.
Furthermore, Eren’s restless striving for freedom, his ‘Will to Power’ in Nietzsche’s words, is so powerful that he became stronger than Mikasa could ever hope to be and hatched a plan that even Armin couldn’t predict. It is his force of will that has always allowed Eren to overcome his weaknesses. So too psychologically - his wanderlust has taken him beyond the pale of morality and so made him the series’ only real philosopher in Nietzsche’s sense of the word, as a creator of new values.
It is the drive for freedom, then, that can turn a human into a philosopher and by that means become special. The divide is that simple, that fragile. And so the monstrous Other is simply human: all too human.
Eren’s words to Ymir Fritz are the definitive illustration of this theme. Ymir, who possesses the heights of power as a pseudo-divinity, who lacks a shred of power as a slave, manages to still be human. What unites all three aspects, what allows them to co-exist, is that freedom to choose. The drive for freedom that turned Eren philosopher is what allows humans to roam into the territory of beasts and gods.
So, rather than a horseshoe, this process is best represented as a fishhook, where a pathway exists between the opposite ends of Human and Other. Through philosophy, through the discarding and creation of values, through the drive for freedom and the Will to Power, this gap can be bridged.
It is at this point we come back to the words of Eren Kruger, and consider the full weight of their meaning:
Whether an Other is a god or a beast is merely a matter of perspective - but so is the ability to become an Other in the first place. The titans of history, its movers and shakers, were not a species above and beyond. They were anyone, as human as you and me, only ones who embraced their freedom and made a courageous choice.
This is the purpose of the titans being revealed as humans. This is the purpose of the whole concept of titan shifting, where even such social animals as Reiner and Annie are elevated to the level of the special. This is the reason why mere humans are able to successfully combat the titan Others through their own skill and ingenuity. This is why our heroes possess such manifold weaknesses and flaws, to remind us that even people as average as Eren, as scrawny as Armin, and as cowardly as Jean were able to become special by choosing the Survey Corps - that is to say, by choosing freedom.
The world we inhabit is a sordid one. It’s sickening seeing the levels of cowardice people exhibit in all aspects of their lives. “I would help you, but...I would stand up to them, but...I would do something about it, but...” etc, etc, and people make excuses to run away from their problems every time. It’s enough to hate the world and everyone in it.
The message SNK delivers is able to restore this dwindling faith. Because no matter how disgusting human behaviour can be sometimes, in others and in ourselves, within every single human is the potential to become as beautiful as the characters we admire - to become someone special. A little bit of courage is all it takes.
That, to me, is what makes humanity worth something. Because it is through that metamorphosis into the special that we fulfil our function as human beings: creatures which have the choice to remain within their humanity or transcend it. Just possessing that potential is enough to make humanity a gorgeous species - and so, before accomplishing anything, Carla could value Eren simply for being born into this world. He doesn’t have to be better than anyone else, because it is a power we all possess.
This human potential to become both god and beast is what prevents the world from boring us to death. The beasts make it cruel, and the gods make it beautiful. And with gods and beasts being one and the same, there can be no world that is beautiful without cruelty, or cruel without beauty.
#shingeki no kyojin#snk meta#eren jaeger#eren yeager#friedrich nietzsche#aristotle#keith shadis#carla jaeger#reiner braun#annie leonhart#eren kruger
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THE MEANING OF “A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE”
Some say the world will end in fire,
“I am known for titles that have several meanings”
Revanshe: There is some question as to what "A Song of Ice and Fire" refers to. Some people think it dwells on elements, such as the wall and Others and dragons, while others think it refers more to a character or characters, the favored one being Jon. Any comments?
George_RR_Martin: No comments on that one . . . except that I am known for titles that have several meanings.
—Transcript of Chat with George R. R. Martin on March 18, 1999
Some say in ice.
“I like titles that work on several different levels”
Shaw: The series title (Song of Ice and Fire) draws on two images that are opposite. With these images, do you mean to suggest that any kind of peace and reconciliation are a lost hope for the people of Westeros? Martin: No, not necessarily. I think the contrasts of ice and fire, of love and hate, all the things that they symbolize is one of the themes of what the series is about. You can't really encapsulate that in a nutshell, but that's certainly a part of it. I like titles that work on several different levels where the title seems to have an obvious meaning but, if you think about it, also a secondary meaning, perhaps even a tertiary. That's what I'm striving for here.
—Interview with the Dragon, 2003
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
“That's for my readers to argue out”
Shaw: As the novels unfold, Jon becomes increasingly identified with the northern cold and ice, just as Dany is closely tied to the southern heat and fire. Will these two ultimately embody the central image of the series, Ice and Fire? Martin: That's certainly one way to interpret it. That's for my readers to argue out. That may be one possible meaning. There may be a secondary meaning, or a tertiary meaning as well.
—Interview with the Dragon, 2003
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
“People say I was influenced by Robert Frost’s poem, and of course I was”
Why your saga is called A Song of Ice and Fire, because of the Wall and the dragons or is something more beyond that?
Oh! That’s the obvious thing but yes, there’s more. People say I was influenced by Robert Frost’s poem, and of course I was, I mean... Fire is love, fire is passion, fire is sexual ardor and all of these things. Ice is betrayal, ice is revenge, ice is… you know, that kind of cold inhumanity and all that stuff is being played out in the books.
—Adria’s News, 2012
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
"greater and more dangerous threats”
For people who are not familiar with your work, the series takes place in an imaginary world. There is a struggle for control of the kingdom. This dynastic war is essentially one of three main plot lines. There are the other plot lines involving these sort of superhuman characters, and then there’s the exiled Targaryen daughter who seeks the return of her ancient throne. Why those three main plot lines?
Well, of course, the two outlying ones — the things going on north of the Wall, and then there is Targaryen on the other continent with her dragons — are of course the ice and fire of the title, “A Song of Ice and Fire.” The central stuff — the stuff that’s happening in the middle, in King’s Landing, the capital of the seven kingdoms — is much more based on historical events, historical fiction. It’s loosely drawn from the Wars of the Roses and some of the other conflicts around the 100 Years’ War, although, of course, with a fantasy twist. You know, one of the dynamics I started with, there was the sense of people being so consumed by their petty struggles for power within the seven kingdoms, within King’s Landing — who’s going to be king? Who’s going to be on the Small Council? Who’s going to determine the policies? — that they’re blind to the much greater and more dangerous threats that are happening far away on the periphery of their kingdoms.
And of course, you can see that all through history. It’s a common dynamic that takes place in history. You know, the Greek city-states, before the birth of Christ, you know, and fighting with each other, squabbling with each other, even as Philip of Macedon built up his armies to conquer them all. But you even see it in modern times, you know — the political struggles of France, under the Third Republic, while the Nazi threat is rising.
But the French politicians would almost rather befriend the Nazis than each other. And maybe our lessons in the modern day too. Who knows? I mean, we have things going on in our world right now like climate change, that’s, you know, ultimately a threat to the entire world. But people are using it as a political football instead of, you know … You’d think everybody would get together.
This is something that can wipe out possibly the human race. So I wanted to do an analogue not specifically to the modern-day thing but as a general thing with the structure of the book.
—Al Jazeera 2014
And would suffice.
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UPDATE
“Ice and fire of course are also opposites”
Q: The first question I have to ask you has to do with a poem that probably most of you will know, which is the poem by Robert Frost entitled Fire and Ice and it says . . . .
The first question clearly Mr. Martin is, what are the ice and fire of the poem in his work, are they desire, are they hate, are they good and evil, what are they?
GRRM: Well ice is frozen water. And fire, fire is the result of combustion when a substance unites with oxygen and gives off heat and energy. But are they hate and love and these other things too? Yeah of course. I'm working on a number of levels there, and I've always loved a certain amount of ambiguity. Words or scenes or sequences in books that can be read in many different ways, that have several meanings when you look at them, that mean one thing when you look at them this way, and another thing when you're looking them the other way. Ice and fire of course are also opposites, they're a duality and there's a lot in my books that are about duality. Certainly the religion of Melisandre, one of the most important characters, I think is basically a dualist religion with the premise that there are two gods. It's somewhat based on Zoroastrianism, and a little bit based on Catharism, Albigenses heresy who I know had some roots here in Spain once upon a time, before they were all killed. The idea of a world divided between good and evil, war between the two, which is so basic to so many fantasy starting with Tolkien, but much more so in the case of Tolkien imitators, was something that I wanted to recast and think about and maybe subvert a little. But I'm still using kind of the language of it, and some of the symbols associated with it. So all of these are grist for the mill, it's not something as simple as saying ice is this and fire is that. They're both many things. And one of the most important things is that both of them, ice and fire will kill you dead. So they're both dangerous in their own ways, hate, love, desire, coldness, they can both be deadly.
—KOSMOPOLIS // George R. R. Martin - July 28, 2012
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➤ “If I were to warn you, what would I say...?”
C A P T A I N C Y R I L S T A C Y
Cyril is highly defensive, hard to hit, and extremely quick to punish anyone that gets in his melee range. Melee to mid-range is where he’s the most dangerous, because that puts his opponent both within bullwhip range, and grabbing range. In combat, Cyril’s motive is always to subdue his adversary, not to kill. His goal is to force them to surrender, and he will employ whatever nefarious and cruel tactics he must in order to manage this swiftly. He will grapple, choke, bruise, beat and break bones without hesitation if he has to.
His bullwhip is the weapon he’s the most proficient and dangerous with, as well as being the weapon with which he can inflict the most pain and fear. Typically his whip is used for crowd control - it is most often utilized to halt someone’s retreat. It’s common for people to attempt to flee, only to be tangled up in the coils and yanked back into Cyril’s range. It’s common for individuals to suffer dislocated joints or snapped limbs when this happens, to say nothing of the way the whip cuts into the skin upon latching onto them.
Once someone is stunned, entangled, or otherwise slowed enough for Cyril to get a firm grasp, he can use his right hand to shock them and effectively paralyze them long enough to shackle or bind them. In most encounters, once he’s shocked someone, unless there is outside intervention - the fight between those two is over.
U N T O U C H A B L E
While it’s no secret the Captain keeps his right eye covered, the reason as to why widely remains a mystery. Those oblivious to his name and reputation will typically assume he lost that eye somehow, or perhaps that he keeps it covered as some sailors prefer to do, to allow for better sight in the darkness below decks as well as to sharpen one’s aim. Few ask, as it’s of course terribly rude to pry into such things.
Those who do know of him will often insist the covered eye is magic, a source of power and the very thing that renders him “untouchable”. Rumors often circulate that this magic eye is also the source of the crackling lightning that sparks and manifests from his right hand, allowing him to knock people down for the count so easily once he merely gets a hold of them.
As if to deliberately reinforce the frankly wild belief and ridiculous rumors that he is invincible, Cyril outwardly bears no scars nor marks on his body.
[ bold for often // italicize for situational // strikethrough for never ]
commander / duelist / “honorable” / dishonorable / would have others do their fighting / stealthy / long-ranged / melee / technological / sorcery / superhuman abilities / has fought in an illegal tourney / a lover of fighting / a hater of fighting / cowardly / reckless / strategic / uses underhanded tricks / renowned for their skill / trained ( sword and shield ) / untrained / keeps skills secret / won a battle / lost a battle / ruthless / merciful
╳ F L A W S
moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny | controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | liar | impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry | greedy | lazy | judgmental | forgetful | impulsive | spiteful | stubborn | sadistic | petty | unlucky
♔ S T R E N G T H S
honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave | patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky | intelligent | confident | focused | humble | generous | merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming | cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm | loyal
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Full stat breakdown & continued Cyril related ramblings under the cut:
C O M B A T M O D E : C A P T A I N C Y R I L S T A C Y
★★★★★★★★☆☆ — STRENGTH ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — OFFENSE ★★★★★★★★☆☆ — DEFENSE ★★★★★★★★★☆ — SPEED ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ — DURABILITY ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ — ACCURACY ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ — AGILITY ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — STAMINA ★★★★★★★★★☆ — TEAMWORK ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ — STEALTH ★★★★★★★★★☆ — MELEE ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ — BLADES ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — BLUNT ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ — RANGED ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — MAGIC ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — TRAPS ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — MEDIC & ★★★★★★★★★★ — BULLWHIP
G E N T L E D I S C L A I M E R : Cyril is written more akin to a thriller genre villain, sometimes teetering over into horror depending on the situation - while still being set in high fantasy. I just realize he might be a bit much, perhaps too dark or violent, depending on your preferred entertainment genre / expectations, so please consider this a soft warning if that’s not something you enjoy!
O V E R V I E W [ C O N T I N U E D ] :
When in a fight, Cyril typically will come across collected, poised and honestly rather cocky. Cyril is something of an expert at breaking people’s morale and shattering their confidence, and that kind of behavior on his part often starts the very moment he and an opponent, or potential opponent, meet. Cyril will insult, belittle, talk down to, and make a great display of pity towards his adversary - this usually includes offering them ample opportunities to surrender to him before things get bloody.
In the inevitability that someone refuses to surrender, he’ll then dare them to prove themselves to him, which he will equate to proving themselves worthy of autonomy. Cyril will demand their attention and effort, and rather playfully jeer at them the whole time, especially if they seem distracted in any way [ say, for example, if he’s holding their loved one(s) hostage ]. That, however, is typically only his behavior at a distance, or as the fight begins and the two are getting a feel for one another.
Once a fight picks up, and especially once Cyril’s genuinely in melee range - you can expect him to start pushing and forcing himself into his opponent’s personal space. Definitely a byproduct of his confidence, but also typically something he can get away with due to sheer size and strength. He’ll grab, grope, and try to get people into uncomfortable holds they can’t easily wriggle out of. Choke-holds are common, whether he’s wrapped his arm about their neck from behind, or simply clasped his hand about their throat. Getting up in someone’s space may also mean pinning them to the wall, or pinning them down on the ground - he’s skilled at grappling and comfortable with either. It’s also common, both as a way to disorient as well dishearten, for Cyril to slap an opponent if he sees an opening. Usually a slap in the face is paired with an insult - maybe they let their guard down, maybe their footwork is poor - whatever it may be, Cyril will capitalize on any chance to humiliate his opponent.
In addition to getting uncomfortably close, one can expect him to snarl, shout, curse, and even growl at his opponents. Words may still be exchanged, but instead of playful banter one might instead hear whispered threats or extremely dark insinuations and other foul comments. It starts to sound like he’s finished being playful, though that isn’t necessarily the case. After all, he usually treats people like playthings, and encounters are often a game played at his leisure. Cyril likes to scare people, and he likes to see their reactions. He also just so happens to be entirely too willing to make good on any threat he whispers.
At his worst, if an opponent refuses to go down, or say his temper is getting the better of him - Cyril’s restraint will falter and he’ll start being unnecessarily violent. His temper is notoriously fickle, so whether his reaction is appropriate for the encounter he lashes out in or not is hard to say. He has a history of beating people bloody - be it with his whip, his body, or both - until they pass out. Cyril has kicked and crushed people under his boot hard enough to shatter bones and crack ribs, as well as doubtless inflicting many a concussion slamming people against this or that structure. His temper boiling over to such a degree as to see such behavior is rare... but not as rare as it should be.
O U T O F C H A R A C T E R N O T E S :
Cyril is written to be a powerful and ideally ( if I’m doing my job right ;; ) terrifying villain to go up against. He’s supposed to feel impossible to overpower, coupled with losing to him of course having massive & heavy repercussions - both for a hero / heroine and for that individual’s loved ones. I really wanted him to be scary and unforgivable.
While not invincible in any way, he would like to have others believe he is. Therefore, he invests no small amount of effort into selling that invincible image, with a generally rather high success rate. Rumors abound of an “untouchable” Captain Stacy, who boasts no scars and loses no duel. Which... it’s true he’s not yet lost a duel, but why that is can be written about another time.
I’ve written Cyril to intentionally be a villain that someone cannot simply overpower with brute force. Winning against Cyril is going to take strategy, forethought, and ultimately in some cases, stooping to his level or even flirting with a diplomatic relationship. He is a pirate, after all, pirates love to parley.
He’s generally meant to put a hero / heroine in a difficult position, where they’re forced to make decisions and do things they wouldn’t ordinarily do in order to defeat him, because again - simply overpowering him is not going to work. And at the same time, he cannot just be ignored or avoided, because his trade and his tendencies are too cruel and intrusive to cast a blind eye towards. Morally, he cannot be allowed to continue what he does, and someone has to put an end to it. I wanted to make him a villain that challenged heroes on a deeper level than just physical strength.
At least, all of that is what I hope for when I write him. Did I succeed? Who knows.
Thank you for reading! 🌹
#cyril related ramblings#character meme: cyril#this got so long me @ me whY ARE YOU LIKE THIS#but also yes hello I wanted to greet some mutuals so I hope you don't mind the tags!#that and I genuinely did find this fun so hopefully some of you may as well \o/#long post#sweats
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