#valkory

[veevee-the-artist]

Average meal prep for our Wild Duo.

@ninjacat1515 would get the joke/meme. >:3

[vee-vee-the-starchild]

49 for Valkory, Vee, and Aqua!

Ok time to ramble!!

What's the theme for my trio? Well! Valkory and Veev's theme is (at least for me) is comfort and freedom. When I made them, it's with all of my heart.

Valkory was made during a troubling part of my life and she represent comfort and protection. A kind soul who'll be your protector and friend. I had her be friends with Archie because he's a hurting soul who needed a strong friend who will stand by his side. Their friendship was and still is healing for me. Valkory is a comfort oc who always brings a smile.

Veev is my sona, a bit of me. For a while I felt disconnected with my old sona and I kind of felt like some part of me is missing. Veev is my star child, free to do and go to fun places, to bring me smiles, and happy day dreams. Her theme is also space and it's endless creative potential. She's my inner child given form.

Aqua is in fact a very very old oc of mine. I'm not sure what her theme is yet so let me ramble about her and maybe you can see a theme that I can't. When I made her when Neopets was at its heyday. I used to roleplay with her a lot and I have a lot of fond memories. Made a lot of friends with her that have drifted away from me. Of course I grew out of Neopets and now it's simply a shell of its former glory... But I still have a lot of ocs I don't want to let go, one of them being Aqua. So I changed her into something new. She used to be a blue Lutari then Maraquan Lutari (which looked a lot like an axolotl) and then an axolotl princess!

Thanks for the ask Ninja!!

[ninjacat1515]

In Arylo's arsenal of healing he has a pill gun he had made that can help stubborn, ridiculous patients take their medicine. Such as Illagers.

Wrapping pills in meat/cheese or hiding them in a piece of bread usually ended with the pill spat out. The pill gun does the trick nicely along with stern words. Or sometimes the help of Valkory the Village Hero.

[kentnaturaltribrid]

🗝️🗡️🌻🔥 “Right now everything looks so strange to me, as if I don’t belong here. It’s me that’s out of place. And the worst thing is that I feel like there’s somewhere I do belong, but I just can’t find it.”

🪐🪞🌑🌼

[pixzyn]

My half art trade with @vee-vee-the-starchild

[peanutblues42]

My half of the art trade with @veevee-the-artist

It took forever but I’m very proud of it! I hope you like it!

[vee-vee-the-starchild]

You have no idea how happy I was when I first saw this! I had (and still do) a big ol grin! I'll cherish these 🥺😭🥰

*★,°*:.☆:*.°★* 。Thank You! *★,°*:.☆:*.°★*

Minecraft/Minecraft Dungeons Original characters fanart that all belong to @vee-vee-the-starchild 💖🌌

[raven-of-domain-kwaad]

Raven goes full Kreia

Ok so I have thoughts regarding Echoes of Oblivion and how it relates to the Force. This was basically a stream of consciousness writing session so my apologies if it is wordy and rambling.

Under the cut because I discuss spoilers for SWTOR 6.2 content and also the Revan novel. 

First I’d like to say that I enjoyed EoO. It was a nice end to the whole Emperor saga and certainly felt appropriate to have all the people that had fought him over the years show up to see his death. But what I felt more than that was that this was a victory for the Force but not necessarily a victory for the people of the galaxy.

I have always subscribed to Kreia's philosophy regarding the Force. It is a sentient and amoral entity that manipulates and directs those in the star wars galaxy for its own ends. To me, it felt like the whole “will of the Force” was played up as a good thing by the narrative and I disagree with that.

Revan triumphantly saying "The Force seeks balance, always" sounded far more sinister and terrible to me than I think it was meant to. What exactly is being said? That anyone who works against the Force will be destroyed. Anyone that wants to be free of it will be destroyed. The Force does not like or tolerate beings that choose freedom over it and it will use those that follow its will to strike you down. In this instance that means the Emperor.

Now I will never say that the Emperor was good or right or anything like that. He was an evil maniac that needed to be killed. What I am saying that he seemed to be free from the Force’s influence. That is something so rare that it has only ever happened to one other person, the Exile. Those two people are the only ones that have ever been truly free in the star wars galaxy. And with the Emperor’s death, the Force once again has a strangle hold on the galaxy and everyone in it.

I look at the big hero shots of everyone that the Emperor ever hurt and in the moment I feel happy seeing everyone come together to face this evil. But when I think about it what I see is everyone that the Force sent to try and kill this being that refused to obey its will. The Force was responsible for killing all of these people just as much as the Emperor. It influenced people, through visions or feelings, to fight the Emperor in some way. And almost everyone died in the process but the Force does not care and just continued to send more and more people to fight the Emperor so that it could again have supremacy over everyone in the galaxy.

This all leads to my own conspiracy theory that the Force could have ended the Emperor’s threat back in the Revan novel. Now I don’t like the Revan book. I think it misrepresents and grossly oversimplifies the Exile and everything presented in kotor 2. However, looking at the events in the book, I believe that the Force saw the Exile as a greater threat to itself than the Emperor. The Force wanted the Exile dead because they could have led others to also break free of the Force’s will. Not wanting this to happen, the Force showed Scourge a vision. It gave just a tiny push and managed to change the direction of galactic history in the process. The Exile was killed by Scourge and the Emperor was saved. The people of the galaxy would then suffer the consequences centuries later when the first of many wars between the Empire and Republic started.

Revan, the Exile and Scourge could have saved the galaxy from the evils of the Emperor. But the Force did not care about how the Emperor might make the people of the galaxy suffer. All the Force cared about was ensuring that it maintained control. And the greatest threat to its control was not the Emperor but the Exile. So, not caring that it would eventually lead to the deaths of countless people, the Force killed the greatest threat to itself, not the greatest threat to the people of the galaxy.

This comes back to my and Kreia’s view that the force is the ultimate bad guy in the galaxy. It manipulates people into waging war and slaughtering billions and billions over the years all so that it can be balanced and continue to have control over the galaxy and if you don't like that it will influence the people of the galaxy into hunting you down and destroying you.

[ayrennaranaaldmeri]

[veevee-the-artist]

"Even though I blinked and the years flew by, I can still feel the ghost of your hand"

[vee-vee-the-starchild]

Same but Different.

Lil Present for @ninjacat1515

Had an idea last night I wanted to write down. Got some feels for everyone!

Edit: made some changes to the dialogue.

Wild Archie poked the fire before him with a stick, adjusting the logs and twigs in the flames. It was a cold night and he didn't plan on freezing. It's bad enough he got lost in the dark woods... Archie is still not sure how he got separated from Valkory, after all he's usually glued to her hips. He can blame the sudden thick mist that formed in the rooms. All Archie did was look to his left and away from his hero and suddenly he's lost. He should have kept his eyes on her... With a sigh he pushed the bubbling anger away as there's no real reason to be mad at himself. Instead he focuses his attention to be in front of him.

Archie stared at, well, himself. Bright red eyes stared back at his green. It was like staring at a reflection... Minus a few things. Besides the red eyes, this Archie had an impressive set of sharp teeth and scars littering his body. Wild Archie can tell which are from weapons, having some of his own hidden away. He watched as his counterpart eat his rabbit meat raw, crushing the bones like a carrot. Suppressed a shiver at the sound, Archie is still processing what a 'Vampire' is.

Still it was him. Same ish height, same body type, same brows, even down to the color of his nose. It's... Weird to say at least.

Now... You think getting lost in the woods then suddenly crashing into another you would mess with Archie's mind. While it kind of did, however Archie was more concerned about his counterpart's safety. When the Wild Illager found the other with his ankle stuck in some thick roots. Wild Archie had to marvel at the similarities. He too got caught in roots before being found.

At first the Vampire illager hissed and spat at him like a scared animal, eyes narrowed and teeth bared. It took a while before Wild had to convince the vampire he wasn't going to harm him.

"Get away from me!" He yelled, pulling at his leg. Wild Archie cringed at the swollen ankle, remembering his own.

"Hey hey, calm down I won't hurt you!"

"Leave me alone!!"

"Not with you ankle deep in roots! H-Hold still you're going to break something!! Then what will you do with a broken and swollen ankle?!"

They argued back and forward. Vampire Archie on guard while Wild was getting exacerbated.

"I don't trust you. Smelling like a hero!"

Wild Archie was surprised that Vampire Archie could smell Valkory on him. Both of them were rather affectionate with each other, giving each other at least one type of hug a day.

Eventually Wild won over Vampire Archie with the promise for food, a warm fire, and a potion for his ankle. His time with Valkory boosted his confidences and compassion. Any other point in his life, Wild Archie would have thrown up his hands and left the other to fate. But he didn't, Wild Archie sat with the Vampire until he calmed down enough to free him from the roots. With the combination of their strength, the roots were pulled away. Vampire Archie hissed in pain, gripping Wild's clothes tightly and probably punctured a few parts.

Now in the present, Wild Archie turned his head to the brewing stand next to him and watched the pink fluid drink painfully slow into three bottles. Wild Archie will always treasure the Hero's Pouch Valkory's made for him. Somehow the space is way deeper than the pouch and he can store a ludicrous about of stuff in it. Food, water, medical supplies, and much more! Makes travelling so much easier.

Wild Archie now felt the hostility from the short Illager bubbling down. Seems like he won over the other's trust after getting his wound dressed and fed. The silence, however, between the pair was thick and awkward. Just how was this possible, meeting another version of himself? Was that mist magical? He knew his old tribe were deep in the dark woods but surely Walda and her motley crew of evokers didn't try some new crazy magic! Then again it has been a couple of years...

"Sooo..." Wild Archie started, leaning over to the potions and adjusting the bottles. "What'cha doing here in the Dark Woods?"

Silence...

Wild Archie swallowed quietly, glancing over the vampire. He had one leg curled up to his chest with his arms and head resting on it. The other injured one is laying flat on the ground and slightly elevated. Red eyes glanced at the leafy floor for a second before making up his mind.

"I'm... Trying to find my family." Vampire Archie stated flatly and fidgeted.

"I can help!" Offered Wild Archie, leaning away from the stand. "Between me and Valkory we can track almost anyone down!"

"Valkory? Who's that?"

"A hero?" Replied Vampire, curling up tighter. "How can a hero help?! All of them kill illagers without second thought! Men, women, and children, all of us."

"She's a hero, my friend, and whom I travel with."

There was a beat of silence. Wild Archie's smile wavered slightly at the surprised look on the vampire's face. Then his eyes narrow a little.

"Not Val-"

"No! Do you see my scars?! All of them from heroes and some villagers! I just wanted to be friends yet all rejected and hurt me! Bet she's the same..."

Wild Archie felt rage creep up into his chest. No one will assume such bad things about HIS Hero.

"Not! Valkory!" He shouted, stand up. Vampire Archie cringed back slightly and raised an eyebrow. "My tribe kicked me out for a lie! She fed me! They Starved me! She clothed me! They stole from me! She saved from from the death they condemned me! Whomever you met are not heroes and don't you dare lump her up with those guys!"

Breathing heavily Wild Archie watched Vampire Archie. Both of them glared at each other. The latter staring with cold indifference. Wild Archie was the first to break eye contact. He sat back down hard and watched the brewing stand.

The both of them were so similar yet do different. Wild Archie heard Vampire shift in the leaf litter.

That caught Wild Archie off guard. Looking back up, Archie couldn't stop the words from spilling out.

"Why do you have a good hero..." Murmured Vampire Archie, glancing away and began to pick at a leaf. Wild tilted his head towards the other, guilt building up. He shouldn't have shouted, just wanted to defeat his best friend... Wild Archie slouched in shame as he continued to listen.

"All I got was pain... I just... I just want my family back. I want my grandparents..."

"You got a family?"

"Yes? Don't you?"

"No... They either dead or didn't want a runt."

"Here take all three." He said, hiding the emotion behind his voice. A part of him wanted to be friends with Vampire Archie, to be a hero he never got in the past. Now? Wild isn't sure...

Wild Archie didn't see the other's eyebrows twitched. Silence fell over them, Wild went back to watching the brewing stand while Vampire continued to play with his leaf.

"Your tribe sounds a lot different than mine." Wild commented, fiddling with the bottles again. "What's it like?"

"Wonderful." Answered Vampire Archie, no hesitation on his answer. He smiled at the thought of his tribe. "My grandparents are in charge of it all. He makes sures everyone has their fair share of food, clothes, and care. No one is more important than the other."

"That sounds... Really great. My tribe only favors the strongest. Some of the evokers hoard resources so they can flaunt it." Wild Archie replied. He won't say it out loud but he's jealous of Vampire Archie, having been born into such a caring tribe.

"That's terrible and foolish of them." Vampire Archie sniffed. "Grandpa would have kicked them out in a heart beat."

"Yea..."

Finally after so long (Ten Minutes) the potion of healing is finished. Wild Archie skillfully plucked the potions off of the stand then stood up.

As the potion was handed off and Wild was backing away, both heard heavy footsteps approaching. Wild Archie knew this was too big to be Valkory's and already had on hand in the pouch for an artifact. His blood ran cold when a pair of red eyes glinted in the darkness thanks to the fire. Then out from the pitch came the LARGEST illager Wild Archie had ever seen. He was taller than Thord!!

"Grandpa!!" Squealed Vampire Archie, getting onto his knees. The eyes snapped towards the speaker and his face broke out into a large toothy grin.

"Archie my boy!" Quickly he knelt down and gathered vampire Archie into his arms, pulling him into a soft embrace. "Finally! I finally found you!"

Wild Archie had backed away and watched the two hug it out. At first he felt nothing, then jealousy, then.. anger. Hot tears formed and he fight hard to hold them back. Yet he failed miserably.

"Why do..." Mumbled Wild Archie to himself, not caring if the other illagers suddenly look at him. His hands formed into fists and nails dug into the palms. He looked sharply away, angry at everything. "W-why do you get a loving family while I... got nothing... Born as nothing."

Backing more away, Wild Archie didn't say anything as he began to slip into the darkness. He did his hero job and it's time to go. A twig snapped, causing everyone to look in the sound's direction. A large wolf seem to creeps out, silence as the forest. Wait... No. This wasn't a wolf. It's...

"Valkory!" Yelled Wild Archie, his sour mood turned joyous. He ran and met her half way. Crushing into each other, Wild Archie soaked in her affection as she pulled him into a tight hug. Valkory sighed and nuzzled the top of his head, relief pouring out from her form. Parting they both stood up, two friends happy to found each other. Wild Archie looked back, surprised to see the two vampire illagers still by the fire. The larger illager held the smaller close to his chest protectively. Valkory followed Wild Archie's gaze jumped slightly at the sight of them, tilting her head in confusion at Vampire Archie. Everyone stood still for a moment, breath baited. Valkory, her trained hero sense tingling, was the first to move. She gently held Wild Archie's hand and began to pull away. Archie allowed her, allowing himself to look at his vampire counterpart for probably the last time. The other seemed to be thinking about something then the larger illager began to turn away he suddenly spoke.

"You're wrong. You do have a family."

And with that, they disappeared in the dark. Something in Wild Archie's soul felt lighter after that comment. Valkory looked down, confusion painted over her features.

"Later... Let's go home."

Valkory is more than willing to.

[ninjacat1515]

Reformed Matias wears simple Villager attire and tends to a large garden at the edge of town, using his strength and endurance to keep the multiple acres thriving. His tracking and hunting skills are used for wild game to bring back and share, and also used to keep enemies in check. He gathers wood for the residents to.

He has helped fight off Raids and scared off young Pillagers on patrol. He is aided by two Wild Heroes- Wild Archie and Valkory @vee-vee-the-starchild

And also a sassy old Villager Healer named Arylo to help keep an ego in check- also @vee-vee-the-starchild

Working on this is exciting but I will ofcourse still write Matias as his old evil self from time to time, that won't change it will just be separate from his main story arc. And even with that he'll have his grandson to keep him out of too much trouble.

[kentnaturaltribrid]

Sun’s out, Vampires in.

[badsithnocookie]

i don’t jjba at all but i’ve had the phrase ‘you expected a new swtor antagonist, but it was me, valkoriate’ stuck in my head all day and now you do too

[raven-of-domain-kwaad]

Father of the year. Managed to make his eldest cry out in pain when so many before him have failed to even make her frown.

[veevee-the-artist]

SOOOOO.....

I bought another Budsies and made Valkory into a plush!!

Arch Illager plush to compare.... She tall...