#vincent lambert

[randomoranges]

[every-momento]

you can go home, but only as a memory

postcard // i had years been from home by emily dickinson // eric hurst // pledging allegiance by noor hindi // letters from home by zarina hasmi // the bedroom by vincent van gogh // breathe by lin manuel miranda // the house that built me by miranda lambert

[azamonvoid]

Class doodles :3

[dweemeister]

Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia (2022, France)

Before the late 2000s and early 2010s in the United States, the possibility of finding mostly hand-drawn animated features from outside the major American studios and select anime works was a remote one if you did not live near a major city. Chipping away at that reality is New York City-based GKIDS, a distributor dedicating itself to introducing independent animation, “for both adult and family audiences.” Without GKIDS, Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon (2009’s The Secret of Kells, 2020’s Wolfwalkers) does not have the international reputation that it now has. GKIDS’ dedication to playing both dubbed and subbed versions of movies (before handing over theatrical distribution rights of Studio Ghibli movies to GKIDS, Walt Disney Studios only offered English dubs for theatrical releases) has shown its respect for its audiences.

When I saw Ernest and Celestine (2012, France/Belgium) in a theater in March 2014, it was the first GKIDS release I saw that was staunchly a children’s movie. What I saw that day was eye-opening. Here, like the animated movies that colored my younger days, was a work that could easily appeal to kids. But had similar, if not equal, appeal to adults. Call me a provincial and ethnocentric American all you will, but I realized then that non-English and non-Japanese-language animation is not always “more sophisticated” than what my friends and I mostly watched. It remains, to me, one of the best animated features of this young century. My thanks to GKIDS for all that they provide to American audiences willing to branch out beyond what is most readily available.

A decade and a CGI animated television series later, a new film based on the duo created by the late author-illustrator Gabrielle Vincent arrives. Based on an original story, Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia (in French: Ernest et Célestine: Le Voyage en Charabïe) retains the spirit of the loving friendship between bear and mouse – both perpetual outsiders. This hand-drawn sequel’s directors are Julien Chheng (animator on the original movie, producer of Primal, and director of “The Spy Dancer” from Star Wars: Visions) and Jean-Christophe Roger (a director on the TV series). There was no involvement from the original movie’s directors – I’m unsure what Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar (2009’s A Town Called Panic) are up to; Benjamin Renner is now working at Illumination. With some modifications that resemble more of the television series than the original film, Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia is another comedic delight, with pointed statements to make about the absurdity of government censorship. It does not exactly recapture the aesthetic pleasures nor the succinct writing of the first movie, but it still compares favorably than almost anything released in English-language animation this year.

Ernest and Celestine (Lambert Wilson and Pauline Brunner, both returning to the roles), defying societal expectations and a biased legal system in the first film, are still living together. Celestine draws and paints. Ernest, who has just awoken from hibernation, busks on his Stradibearius violin and bandoneon (it’s not an accordion). One day, Celestine accidentally breaks the neck of Ernest’s violin – Celestine is repentant, Ernest distraught but not angry. The only one who can fix the violin is the original craftsman, Octavius (Jean-Marc Pannetier). He lives in Ernest’s all-bear homeland of Gibberitia (Charabïe*), and Celestine believes that they should travel there immediately. A resistant Ernest opposes the plan, but has no choice to follow Celestine when she takes the violin and sets off to Gibberitia on her own. In the first film, Ernest mentions his estranged relationship with his family was due to the fact that he became a musician rather than go into law. In this sequel, Celestine learns the exact details of that conflict, and Ernest witnesses the changes in his family (his parents and especially his younger sister) and Gibberitian society that have transpired due to his decision.

Without spoiling too much, Gibberitia has outlawed all musical notes except for one (a C, or referring to solfège, “Do”). How are the average Gibberitian bears coping? All you have to do is look at the national slogan: “That’s just how it is.”‡ Meanwhile, a mysterious saxophonist vigilante named EFG (“Mifasol”, again referring to solfège) playing multiple-note music is giving the Gibberitian police a headache.

Screenwriters Guillaume Mautalent and Sébastien Oursel (the French-Irish animated TV series Glactick Football) present an endearing screenplay that captures the platonic love between bear and mouse. This happens in spite of a messy final act, headlined by a head-scratching decision from Ernest to acquiesce to his father’s demands just before the climax (the result of what the directors Chheng and Roger admit were significant changes to the story in order to accommodate a film where music helps to drive the narrative). The friendship that Ernest and Celestine built in the first film has grown in the time between the two films, and it is reassuring to see that they remain so close. One sees it in their reactions when Celestine breaks his violin, Ernest’s attempts to make sure Celestine is safe, her disgust when she hears about his parents’ expectations, and quieter moments where little else is happening. Simple as their friendship may seem, their relationship has deepened over time, through their distinct but complementary personalities and mutually weathered conflicts. Certainly, Ernest can be a bit of a grump and Celestine has an impulsive streak. But the two accept each other for who they are in that moment, and cannot stand the sight of others treating their friend without compassion. There is much for children to learn here and in the previous film, as well as adults.

That ability to tell a story appealing (in different ways) to both younger and older audiences is even apparent in the drama that exists alongside Ernest and Celestine’s relationship. Gibberitia’s decision to outlaw all but one musical note provides the bulk of this sequel’s comedy and dramatic intrigue. Children will get a kick out of the situation's silliness, as even Gibberitia’s songbirds find themselves on the receiving end of the police’s high-pressure hoses. How much laughter can one elicit from playing a piece, with a straight face, that has only one note? More than you think. Adults will quickly notice the surprisingly sharp critique towards government officials looking to censor works of art. Artists are incarcerated without trial for playing anything other than a C. That the reasons behind the decision are hilariously shallow (rather than, to take a real-life scenario, an intent to further marginalize marginalized groups) makes the movie’s messaging that much more effective for all audiences.

Ernest and Celestine’s conversations with the local constabulary are alarmingly fruitless, usually ending with the authority saying something alone the lines of: “because I said so” or the oft-quoted “that’s just how it is.” If Gibberitia’s kritarchy is outlawing all but one note, what else are they up to? Co-directors Chheng and Roger and co-writers Mautalent and Oursel, to ensure the film’s appeal to children, will not say and steadfastly stick to the ban on all but one musical note. In a show of respect to viewers of all ages, they color the film’s protagonists and their allies with both irreverence and a bold refusal to honor the status quo. It befits Ernest and Celestine (the pair and the prior film): two social outcasts who found friendship through art, who stuck together in the face of mutual xenophobia by their fellow bears and mice (a similar allegory that 2016’s Zootopia bungled). When individuals are allowed to be what they want, when musicians can play whichever notes they wish, does that not make our world – humans and sassy talking animals alike – richer and more beautiful?

Where the preceding television series Ernest and Celestine, the Collection was animated with computers, Chheng and Roger decided to return to hand-drawn animation for Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia. Says Roger in his non-native English:

There is a kind of emotion very, very specific to the drawing. It doesn't really work when it's CG. So we wanted to keep that kind of emotion, or very artistic part, as a part of the film itself. So that's why we came back to the animation, and we work in a specific way to give freedom to animators to express the feeling of the character just by their drawing and animation.

What I think Roger is attempting to say here is that, with a hand-drawn film, character expressions lead into the audiences’ emotional intuition better than computer-generated animation. There exists an expectation, implicit or not, that CGI animation should be “more realistic” than anything hand-drawn. This expectation does not exist with hand-drawn animation, and the rawness and immediacy of the craft lends to greater emotional engagement and work from the viewer. Chheng also added in that same interview that he did not want a “heavily rendered” work, and thought it appropriate to give their animators as much artistic freedom as possible while being respectful to the original illustrations by Gabrielle Vincent. The visible brushstrokes and various pencil scribbles call attention to the animators’ handiwork, and are a homage to those original Gabrielle Vincent illustrations.

Chheng and Roger make some changes in style from the first film. The watercolor style remains, but the white voids and intentionally incomplete exterior backgrounds are gone, with more detail packed into the frame for this sequel. Foregrounds, too are more detailed than before. These changes are probably due to the new setting of Gibberitia: a mishmash of Russian, Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Central Asian influences (Roger was particularly influenced by a trip he made through northern Pakistan into China). Gibberitia is eye-popping, a visual delight, and a more captivating animated production design than in the preceding movie.

Moreso than the preceding movie, the score drives much of the narrative. Vincent Courtois returns to compose another Ernest & Celestine film, and this is a more memorable outing than the first go. Courtois builds his score around two major themes – one that represents Gibberitia and another signifying the Musical Resistance (and a theme that often is heard from EFG’s saxophone). The best integration of both themes comes in “Appel à la resistance” – a zany combination of swinging saxophone and bandoneon. The Gibberitia theme, often heard with bandoneon and winds (and what may be ethnically appropriate strings), reflects the vaguely Eastern European or Central Asian setting of Ernest’s homeland. The chord progressions of the idea resemble Eastern European folk music (“Korobeiniki”, better known as the Tetris theme, perhaps the most popular). The eleven-note Musical Resistance motif (begins at 0:09 in previous link), is integrated throughout the score, slowly revealing itself and becoming more apparent as Ernest and Celestine learn more about the musical freedom fighters banding together to oppose Gibberitia’s nonsensical musical policy.

Courtois composed the score before any writing was complete. This is contrast to what usually happens in any and all filmmaking, where the score is usually one of the last things to complete. From there, Chheng and Roger crafted their film and set the action sequences to the rhythm and contours of Courtois’ music. Music drives the way in more ways than one in Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia, making the film not just a fun watch, but a wonderful listen (and that includes the end credits song “Qu-est-ce qu’on fait de l’amour?”, composed by Courtois and performed by Pomme).

Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia may not as accomplished as the first film, but this is a charming continuation of what came before. A decade separates the two Ernest and Celestine films. One hopes a third will not be so far away, but Chheng and Roger sound content to wait for the right reasons and story to come their way. Now undoubtedly each other’s best friend, Ernest and Celestine stake their claim as the premier odd couple of modern animated cinema. Celestine’s optimistic determination and Ernest’s streetwise know-how, together, help themselves and others. Free of cynicism, they continue to grow with each other, spreading the hallmarks of their unlikely friendship along the way.

My rating: 8/10

^ Based on my personal imdb rating. My interpretation of that ratings system can be found in the “Ratings system” page on my blog. Half-points are always rounded down.

* This review is based on the original French audio with English subtitles. "Charabïe" definitely does not sound like "Gibberitia", but the word is derived from "charabia", which is French for "gibberish". Ultimately, the decision for English title lies with the original studio(s), not non-domestic distributors like GKIDS.

‡ More accurately, the slogan is, "C'est comme ça et pas autrement." More literally, this means: "It's this way and only this way."

Also in this series: Ernest and Celestine (2012, France/Belgium)

[outlastingsins]

Halloween;

RZ Michael Myers

JC Michael Myers

Alien Vs Predator;

Yautjas

Texas Chainsaw Massacre:

Bubba Sawyer

Nubbins

ChopTop

Drayton

Tex

Tinker

Junior

Thomas Hewitt

Black Christmas;

Billy Lenz ( 1974 )

MARTIN;

Martin

The House Of Wax (2005);

Bo Sinclair

Vincent Sinclair

Lester Sinclair

SCREAM;

Billy Loomis

Stu Macher

Friday The 13th;

Pamela Voorhees

Jason Voorhees

INSIDIOUS;

Sixtass

Dalton Lambert

Key Demon

Malignant;

Gabriel May

Kekoa Shaw

MISC ( slashers and more):

Candyman

Bughuul

Harry Warden

Eddie Gluskin

Waylon Park

Miles Upshur

- AU’s Available-

Omegaverse

RoleSwap

GenderSwap

Normal Au

Trauma Free Au

[thebutcher-5]

Ernest & Celestine - L'avventura delle sette note

Benvenuti o bentornati sul nostro blog. Nello scorso articolo siamo tornati a parlare di horror e più nello specifico di un B-movie degli anni ’70 diretta da uno dei miei registi preferiti in assoluto, un regista capace di creare grandi opere con poco ossia Mario Bava con il suo Gli orrori del castello di Norimberga. Peter Kleist è un giovane studioso che è andato in Austria da suo zio per…

[thesarahfiles]

On June 25, 2019, Sarah performed at the opening of 35 Hudson Yards in NYC, along with Vincent Niclo, Josh Groban, Deborah Cox and Adam Lambert.

[louisrarepairfest]

LOUIS RARE PAIR FEST 2025

— Pairings —

[Feel free to submit a possible rare pair you would like to read or write that you don't see on the list here]

🪐 Poly pairings are allowed.

🪐 Writers can sign up for any Louis rare pair pairing on the list or one of their own choosing.

🪐 Multiple writers can write the same pairing.

⬇️ Possible pairings below ⬇️

Louis/Liam

Louis/Zayn

Louis/Niall

Louis/Liam/Zayn

Louis/Liam/Zayn/Niall/Harry

Louis/Nick Grimshaw

Louis/Nick Grimshaw/Harry

Louis/Original Character

Louis/Luke Malak

Louis/Michael Blackwell

Louis/Greg James

Louis/Charlie Lightening

Louis/Angus O'Loughlin (aka the Australian interviewer from 2014)

Louis/Dermot

Louis/Lando Norris

Louis/Dominic Calvert-Lewin (soccer player Harry Lambert is styling)

Louis/Taylor Swift (f/f, m/m, m/f)

Louis/either Gallagher brother

Louis/himself

Louis/Billie Joe Armstrong

Louis/Sunroom band

Louis/Ian McKellan

Louis/Cillian Murphy

Louis/Brie Larson

Louis/Alex Gaskarth

Louis/Vincent Rodriguez III

Louis/Oscar Isaac

Louis/Matt Bomer

Louis/Harry Potter

Louis/Danny Zuko

Louis/The Derry Girls cast (f/f)

Louis/David Bowie

Louis/Matt Dinnadge

Louis/Andrew Garfield

Louis/Rob Pattinson

Louis/Sebastian Stan

Louis/Sam Claflin

Louis/Zayn/Liam

Louis/Michael B. Jordan

Louis/David Dawson

Louis/Pedro Pascal

Louis/Alex Turner

Louis/Frank Ocean

Louis/Tom Holland

Louis/Isaac Anderson

Louis/Jacob Elordi

Louis/Peso Pluma

Louis/James McAvoy

Louis/Jude Law

Louis/Logan Lerman

Louis/Steve Aoki

Louis/Charles Leclerc

Louis/Daniel Craig

Louis/Lady Gaga

[seressaex]

You are not for the living.

You are not for human kind.

And shall you be one with me

ever-eternally? Do you swear it?

TW: ansiedade, ataque de monstro, traumas.

Nome Completo: Seraphina Aella Essaex

Apelidos: Sera, Ella/El

Idade: 26 anos

Nível: Obsidiana

Altura: 1,65m

Orientação sexual: Heterossexual

Signo: Sol em Aquário, ascendente em Virgem e lua em Câncer

Deus: Toth, Deus da Sabedoria, do Conhecimento e da Magia

Traços Positivos: Inteligente, compassiva, intuitiva, determinada e criativa

Traços Negativos: Melancólica, reservada, ansiosa, irônica e dramática

Extracurricular: Meditação e Harmonização Divina, Natação

Seon: Umbra, uma esfera de energia que exibe tons de preto-azulado e apresenta glifos prateados quando a khajol está extremamente concentrada. Se ela estiver ansiosa ou apreensiva, a esfera apresenta nuances de violeta.

Inspirações: Quinn Brenner & Dalton Lambert (Insidious), Alice (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass), Ellen Hutter (Nosferatu), Coraline Jones (Coraline), Ofelia (Pan's Labyrinth) e Chihiro Ogino (Spirited Away).

Breve resumo: Seraphina é uma princesa da Casa Essaex marcada por um destino raro e sombrio. Na infância, foi vítima de um ataque de origem dimensional que quase lhe custou a alma — um evento que deixou cicatrizes invisíveis e rompeu a delicada costura entre seu corpo e sua essência. Desde então, passou a sentir o mundo de forma intensa e muitas vezes, chega a ser até dolorosa, como se certas vibrações a atravessassem mais fundo do que os olhos podem ver. Escolhida mais tarde como hospedeira de Toth, tornou-se uma figura enigmática e um tanto incompreendida na corte de Ânglia, tendo a ansiedade como sua companheira constante, acalmada por poções e meditação, mas nunca inteiramente dissipada. No Nível Obsidiana, seu estudo é também um processo de reconstrução: busca compreender os fragmentos de si mesma e recuperar, pouco a pouco, o domínio sobre sua própria consciência. Mesmo entre sorrisos e formalidades, Seraphina nunca deixa de sentir um vazio e certa vibração no ar — como quem caminha com cautela sobre um solo que ainda pode ceder. Para ler a história completa, clique aqui.

Trivias:

MBTI: Seraphina representa a essência do tipo INFJ — o arquétipo do “curandeiro ferido”. Ela é uma alma sensível, intuitiva e guiada por significados profundos. Mesmo marcada pelo trauma, busca compreender o mundo — e a si mesma — através do conhecimento, da meditação e da empatia. Reservada, mas emocionalmente intensa, encontra nos livros e no silêncio os caminhos para a cura. Seu olhar está sempre voltado para além do óbvio, em busca de sentido, equilíbrio e redenção.

Alinhamento Moral: Neutro Bom; age conforme seu próprio senso de justiça, sem se prender a regras rígidas. Compaixão e discernimento guiam suas decisões — mesmo que isso signifique nadar contra a maré. Seraphina acredita que todos enfrentam seus próprios monstros e, por isso, evita julgamentos. No fundo, seu desejo é simples: restaurar um pouco de paz onde houver dor.

Cores Favoritas: Tons de azul escuro, prata, verde musgo e violeta

Estação Favorita: Outono — um tempo de transição, silêncio e beleza melancólica. As folhas que caem remetem à ideia de ciclos, perdas e renascimentos.

Comida Favorita: Sopa de cogumelos com ervas – acolhedora, terrosa, tem algo de antigo e reconfortante para ela.

Bebida Favorita: Chá de lavanda com mel e especiarias suaves – calmante, aromático e reconectante que ela costuma tomar antes de dormir ou nos momentos de introspecção; em ocasiões especiais gosta de tomar vinho branco com pétalas cristalizadas.

Animal Favorito: Coruja-das-neves

Curiosidades:

Sente-se mais confortável entre livros do que entre pessoas — uma influência evidente de Toth, mas também um refúgio íntimo para escapar dos ecos do passado. Divide esse amor pelo conhecimento com o irmão mais velho, Vincent, com quem compartilha uma afinidade silenciosa.

Quase sempre está sob o efeito de poções para ansiedade. Elas a ajudam a dormir, suavizam o ruído do mundo externo e interno e tornam as interações sociais mais suportáveis. Após pesadelos ou sensações estranhas, costuma se afastar da corte para recuperar sua energia — um ritual silencioso de preservação.

Poucas pessoas sabem o que realmente aconteceu nos dias que se seguiram ao ataque dimensional. A história oficial fala de uma gripe severa e uma febre alta. A verdade, no entanto, foi cuidadosamente escondida sob camadas de silêncio e proteção.

Quando o tema é matrimônio, Seraphina costuma encenar um desmaio dramático ou inventar algum compromisso urgente. A verdade? Carrega traumas demais para se entregar a mais uma trama cheia de expectativas, convenções e possíveis decepções.

Possui uma postura relativamente neutra em relação aos changelings. Por vezes, até se compadece de sua vulnerabilidade frente às criaturas monstruosas. No fundo, sabe que todos estão igualmente expostos a tais ameaças — mas também não abre mão de sua condição como khajol. E quando os féericos exageram nas piadas… sua língua pode ser tão afiada quanto um punhal encantado.

Motivações: Decifrar a natureza do ataque que sofreu e entender as intenções por trás das criaturas monstruosas, especialmente aquelas de origem dimensional. Acima de tudo, deseja dominar os reflexos do trauma — reconhecer seus próprios abismos e aprender a dançar com eles, sem cair ou tropeçar no caminho.

Medos e Vulnerabilidades: Reviver o horror do ataque. Perder o controle mental ou físico durante uma crise. Ser atacada novamente por uma entidade dimensional. E, talvez o mais cruel de todos os medos: não conseguir distinguir o que é real do que é fruto da instabilidade de sua própria mente.

[randomoranges]

i keep doing this to myself lamaoooo

i like softs :)

[voidcxltist]

I was bored

Q&A WITH ABEL!

"What's your name?"

"Much people calls me Lambert, others call me Abel, the long name and the one I present myself with is Abel V. Lambert, and that's for short, my actual name is —clears throat— Avel Vincent Gerard Davyd-Daniel Lembart-Hyacit. Why do I usually say Lambert instead of Lembart? It's more usually written like that. Plus, no one memorices that huge ass name that was my parent's idea. So, for short, I'm just Abel V. Lambert. Short and simply, huh?"

"How old are you?"

"Currently I'm 35, I'll be 36 on September 22"

"What do you like to do?"

"I like to dance, to write, to paint and to do crafts like small wood decorations. I also like to do Narinder. Please don't write that."

"What do you dislike to do?"

"Mostly doing chores on the cult, not for becsuse being selfish, I'm easily repulsed by some things duch as bodily fluids, corpses and —gags, looking away— vomit. I hate totally having to do those."

"Any relationships?"

"Back then I had a wonderful wife, she was not wonderful. After leaving her (or well, she left...) I had a little something with Leshy and Heket, before dating Narinder and later marrying him."

"Any situation you like to remember?"

"I love recalling the days of wealth and happiness of the cult, along Narinder's wedding with me!"

"Any situation you dislike to remember?"

"... Being unfertile it's something I'll never forget and I'll always hate to remember."

"Any dream or expectation?"

"I dream of peace and happiness on our cult, and thrieving days of prosperity, not much else to say... And I dream to find a child of mine."

"Who is your favorite in the cult?"

"If I were to pick, Narinder!"

"You'd do that anyways!"

"SHAMURA."

Soon to add more!

[most-datable-undatable]

Your Match-Ups!

Because I am a complete mess of a person, I forgot to put a few on my original list, so good news for the person who suggested Wizard from Stardew Valley a bit late: Because of my stupidity, he is now on the bracket!

We have a total of 104 contestants! This will be a standard single-elimination tournament. Match-ups were completely randomized, although for the first round I did not allow match-ups between two characters from the same franchise.

Voting will begin tomorrow morning at 9am PST. I will post one poll every ten or so minutes. I will do 26 tomorrow and 26 on Tuesday. Be sure to follow so you don't miss out on a vote for your favorite!

Without further ado: Your Most Datable Undatable Character Round 1 Match-Ups!

Day One

Kai (Harvest Moon: Back to Nature)/Hytham (AC: Valhalla)

Aphrodite (Stray Gods)/Robin (Stardew Valley)

Cole (Dragon Age: Inquisition)/Dame Aylin (Baldur’s Gate 3)

Sten (Dragon Age: Origins)/Helena Blake (Mass Effect)

Kent Connolly (Fallout 4)/Asterius (Hades)

Serana (Skyrim)/Bo Calloway (Scarlet Hollow)

Perry (Harvest Moon: Animal Parade)/Cliff Holden (Our Life: Beginning & Always)

EDI (Mass Effect 2 and 3)/Soma Jarlskona (Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla)

Kasumi Goto (Mass Effect 2)/Shandra Jerro (Neverwinter Nights 2)

Mel (Fallout 4)/Neeshka (Neverwinter Nights 2)

Vivienne de Fer (Dragon Age: Inquisition)/Pasqal Haneumann (Rogue Trader)

Carlos (Rune Factory 4)/Hypnos (Hades)

Scout Lace Harding (Dragon Age: Inquisition)/Bishop (Neverwinter Nights 2)

Deacon (Fallout 4)/Theseus (Hades)

Virgil (Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura)/Avitus Rix (Mass Effect: Andromeda)

Nathaniel Howe (Dragon Age: Awakening/Dragon Age 2)/Wynert (Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate)

Quinn (Dream Daddy)/Karliah (Skyrim)

Nick Valentine (Fallout 4)/Nakmor Drack (Mass Effect: Andromeda)

Dagna (Dragon Age: Inquisition)/Terry (Rune Factory 5)

Rolan (Baldur’s Gate 3)/Talos Drellik (Star Wars: The Old Republic)

Shiala (Mass Effect)/Jodi (Stardew Valley)

Tiran Kandros (Mass Effect: Andromeda)/Trickster (Hooked on You)

Arthur Maxson (Fallout 4)/Brassidas (Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey)

Brynjolf (Skyrim)/Briala (Dragon Age: Inquisition)

Mary Christiansen (Dream Daddy)/Chaos (Hades)

Olgierd von Everestu (The Witcher 3)/Wizard (Stardew Valley)

Day Two

Frea (Skyrim)/Rose of Sharon Cassidy (Fallout: New Vegas)

Legion (Mass Effect 2 and 3)/Yuthura Ban (Knights of the Old Republic)

Qyzen Fess (Knights of the Old Republic)/Dammon (Baldur’s Gate 3)

Isobel Thorm (Baldur’s Gate 3)/Athena (Stray Gods)

Sandy (Stardew Valley)/Vincent Valentine (Final Fantasy VII)

Kaelyn the Dove (Neverwinter Nights 2)/Medusa (Stray Gods)

Bao Dur (Knights of the Old Republic)/Evfra (Mass Effect: Andromeda)

Arcade Gannon (Fallout: New Vegas)/Jeremus (Mount and Blade: Warband)

Nyreen Kandros (Mass Effect)/Shale (Dragon Age: Origins)

Urdnot Wrex (Mass Effect Series)/Marnie (Stardew Valley)

Talvas Fathryon (Skyrim)/Nihlus Kryik (Mass Effect)

Cremisius “Krem” Aclassi (Dragon Age: Inquisition)/Gatekeeper (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)

Keldorn (Baldur’s Gate 2)/Lin Fa (Rune Factory 4)

Johnny Silverhand (Cyberpunk 2077)/Veronica Santangelo (Fallout: New Vegas)

Tarquin Victus (Mass Effect 3)/Aveline (Dragon Age 2)

Judith (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)/Varric Tethras (Dragon Age 2/Dragon Age: Inquisition)

Evelyn (Rune Factory 3)/Sagacious Zu (Jade Empire)

Jarun Tann (Mass Effect: Andromeda)/J’Zargo (Skyrim)

Joker (Mass Effect Series)/Vault Tec Rep (Fallout 4)

Eder (Pillars of Eternity 2)/Iorveth (The Witcher 2)

Atris (Knights of the Old Republic 2)/Vernon Roche (The Witcher 2)

Kharjo (Skyrim)/Lambert (The Witcher 3)

Mordin Solus (Mass Effect 2 and 3)/Eskiel (The Witcher 3)

Raphael (Baldur’s Gate 3)/Takemura (Cyberpunk 2077)

Craig Boone (Fallout: New Vegas)/Canderous Ordo (Knights of the Old Republic)

Mira (Knights of the Old Republic 2)/Wistful Deviless (Sunless Sea)

[black-arcana]

See ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ In KAT VON D's 'I Am A Machine' Music Video

Multi-talented singer, songwriter and artist Kat Von D has released a new music video for "I Am A Machine", which features ARCH ENEMY vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, and is included on Kat Von D's just-released album "My Side Of The Mountain". The music video was directed by Vincente Cordero (JINJER, CRADLE OF FILTH, SUICIDE SILENCE).

Kat Von D says: "I've been such a huge fan of ARCH ENEMY for so long, it's been a dream come true getting to create music with Alissa. I was actually nervous about even asking her to sing on one of my songs, considering I make more dark, electronic music and not metal, but was so happy/relieved when she agreed to be a part of this album. She's one of the most talented friends I have. Getting to record her massive vocal range in person was beyond inspiring."

"I Am A Machine" was penned by Kat Von D with acclaimed Los Angeles songwriter Ferras (Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Adam Lambert). Kat Von D's music is a unique blend of disco goth with influences drawing from synthwave, new wave, and post-punk, creating an iconic electronic sound reminiscent of the 1980s. Her lyrics, inspired by her experiences of love, darkness, and vulnerability, aim to captivate listeners with a mesmerizing musical style that seduces with its ethereal and romantically macabre charm. Fans around the world have been drawn to Kat's unforgettable and evolving brand of music.

From revolutionizing the tattoo industry to starring in hit TV shows, writing best-selling books, and creating a beauty empire, Kat Von D has done it all. But before all of that, her first love was music. She poured her heart into melodies and songwriting, an interest that predates her fame in tattoos and makeup. With a background in classical music and an eclectic appreciation for different genres, it's clear that music has always been her passion. Now, she's making waves in the goth/synthwave scene, and fans and critics love it.

Kat Von D's music has been featured by Billboard, US Weekly, Loudwire, Consequence, Flaunt magazine, Revolver magazine, and many others. "My Side Of The Mountain" follows the success of her debut album, "Love Made Me Do It", the "Exorcisms" EP, and her recent singles "Truth In Reverse", "Illusion", "Dead" and "Vampire Love". The critical praise her music has received, along with a growing musical fanbase, is a testament to its high caliber of songwriting and quality production, and it's no wonder she's not just a tattoo icon or makeup mogul — she's now a legit music powerhouse.

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first of all - your witcher works are my favorite from all the fandom and i've been obsessed with them for very long.

second, a question - so i'm not sure if it was a fever dream or something, but i remember Lambert telling Milena a poem in Must Brave The Thorns i think? maybe it was by edna vincent st millay? i've been going spare trying to find it, do you remember which one it was please?

I suspect what you're looking for is the poem Lambert quotes in Your Faults Have Made Me Love You More. Like all the titles in the Accidental Warlord series, it's from a Sara Teasdale poem; this one is The Wanderer, from her book Love Songs, which is available on Gutenberg.

 I saw the sunset-colored sands,    The Nile like flowing fire between,    Where Rameses stares forth serene,   And Ammon's heavy temple stands.    I saw the rocks where long ago,    Above the sea that cries and breaks,    Swift Perseus with Medusa's snakes   Set free the maiden white like snow.    And many skies have covered me,    And many winds have blown me forth,    And I have loved the green, bright north,   And I have loved the cold, sweet sea.    But what to me are north and south,    And what the lure of many lands,    Since you have leaned to catch my hands   And lay a kiss upon my mouth.

Lambert only quotes the last two stanzas, of course, since there's no Nile in the Witcher 'verse, and I don't think they've got Perseus and Medusa either.

I highly recommend all of Sara Teasdale's work! I find it very beautiful, obviously, and I wish she was better known.

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Je suis le genre de personne à mettre la série-documentaire sur Vincent Lambert histoire de se mettre de bonne humeur avant de dormir

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!!Human Name HC’s for the states!! (Don’t question the last names nor the fact that only some have middle names cuz i will not hesitate to throw the chancla, I am a professional 🤠🩴✨)

Alabama: Alan Johnson (Nickname: Al)

Alaska: Ivan Morozov (Nickname: None)

Arizona: Alejandro Desilva (Nickname: Ali, Ro)

Arkansas: John Merryweather (Nickname: Johnny)

California: Calvin Solester (Nickname: Cal, Calv)

Colorado: Colton Fournier (Nickname: Col, Colt)

Connecticut: Connie Laurel Kirkland (Nickname: None)

Delaware: Darrel O’Connor (Nickname: None)

Florida: Flynn Martinez (Nickname: None)

Georgia: George Casey (Nickname: Georgie, Geo)

Hawaii: Aolani Kekoa (Nickname: Lani, tho only Alaska can call her this-)

Idaho: Ian Ryder (Nickname: None)

Illinois: Isaac Williams (Nickname: None)

Indiana: Indiana Jones :3 (Nickname: Indi, Diana)

Iowa: Michael Sawyer (Nickname: Mike, Mikey)

Kansas: Kayden Tarrel (Nickname: Kay, Kaydee)

Kentucky: Ken Davidson (Nickname: Kenny)

Louisiana: Louis Beaumont (Nickname: Lou, and his first name is pronounced Loui)

Maine: Mac Barkley (Nickname: None)

Maryland: Merri (yes we must be fancy-) Smith (Nickname: None)

Massachusetts: Matthew Mayflower Kirkland (Nickname: Matt, and Mattie which was given to him by NY)

Michigan: Omar Johansson (Nickname: None.)

Minnesota: Marley Dickinson (Nickname: Mar)

Mississippi: Morgan Mackentire (Nickname: None)

Missouri: Max Haroldson (Nickname: None)

Montana: Monty Lambert (Nickname: None)

Nebraska: Nicholas Elsher (Nickname: Nick)

Nevada: Nathan Hansley (Nickname: Nate)

New Hampshire: Niles Barkley (Nickname: None)

New Jersey: Vincent Kirkland (Nickname: Vin, Vinny which was also given to him by NY 🥺)

New Mexico: Stephen Sanchez (Nickname: None)

New York: Micah Rosales Kirkland (Nickname: None)

North Carolina: Nigel Hudson (Nickname: None)

North Dakota: Noah Lopez (Nickname: None)

Ohio: Buck Foxworthy (Nickname: Bucky. If you call him this, he might kill you so maybe just don’t-)

Oklahoma: Kai Campbell (Nickname: None)

Oregon: Owen Mire (Nickname: None)

Pennsylvania: Adam Jones (Nickname: None)

Rhode Island: Rhodey Nelson (Nickname: None)

South Carolina: Sebastian Hudson (Nickname: None)

South Dakota: Scott Lopez (Nickname: Scotty and only ND and his s/o can call him this. Anybody else will be dropped in the road during Sturgis.)

Tennessee: Sam Maxwell (Nickname: Sammy)

Texas: Terrence Morales (Nickname: Ter, Terry)

Utah: Peter Rickinson (Nickname: None)

Vermont: Malcolm Barkley (Nickname: Mal)

Virginia: Virginia Adams (Nickname: Ginny)

Washington: Whyatt Wesley (Nickname: None)

West Virginia: Wilson Adams (Nickname: Will, Willy)

Wisconsin: William Anderson (Nickname: Will, Willy. Him and WV get confused sometimes.)

Wyoming: Taylor Beckett (Nickname: Tay, Tay-Tay don’t call him this. Florida almost died.)

Gov: Eli (Ee-li) Jones (Nickname: None)

IDC: Elizabeth Jones (Nickname: Lizzy, Liz)

CDC: Drew Lynch (Cuz that’s who plays him and I’m lazy af)

FINALLYYYYYY!! This took too damn long 😭😭😭