#volcanus

[zzthekaiju]

A comm featuring the four main characters of my original show idea, Super Zeroes, done by the incredibly talented artist/author Marcel Rocha AKA @rochasaurusrex. It's essentially my idea of a teaser poster if the show were to get off the ground.

Go follow his socials if you haven't already, and check out his book "Flowers of Etrea"!

[poolpvrty]

She spoke. Liber [Dionysos] had long been listening to her words of complaint, as he followed behind her. He embraces her and mops her tears with kisses, and says: ‘Let us seek heaven's heights together. You have shared my bed and you will share my name. You will be named Libera, when transformed. I will create a monument of you and your crown, which Volcanus [Hephaistos] gave Venus [Aphrodite] and she gave you.’ He does what he said, and turns its nine gems to fires, and the golden crown glitters with nine stars.

Dionysus! Sirius and his husband, Ariadne! Remus

[aliciavance4228]

Athena doesn’t want to be a virgin but her father didn't allow her to marry this, back then virgin ment not married and so she was sleeping around all this time that...

Meanwhile a scholarist wrote the reasons why Hera, Poseidon and Athena participated in the binding of Zeus in the very first place:

Not to mention the fact that there's a myth where Hephaestus literally tried to force himself on her, but she managed to protect herself. If anything, Zeus tried to forcibly marry her off to him, rather than force her to stay a virgin:

Pseudo-Hyginus, Fabulae 166 (trans. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "When Father Liber [Dionysos] had brought him [Hephaistos] back drunk to the council of the gods, he could not refuse this filial duty [and free Hera from the magical throne he had trapped her in]. Then he obtained freedom of choice from Jove [Zeus], to gain whatever he sought from them. Therefore Neptunus [Poseidon], because he was hostile to Minerva [Athene], urged Volcanus [Hephaistos] to ask for Minerva in marriage. This was granted, but Minerva, when he entered her chamber, defended her virginity with arms. As they struggled, some of his seed fell to earth, and from it a boy was born, the lower part of whose body was snake-formed. They named him Erichthonius, because eris in Greek means ‘strife’ and khthon means ‘earth.’ When Minerva [Athena] was secretly caring for him, she gave him in a chest to Aglaurus, Pandrosus, and Herse, daughters of Cecrops, to guard."

Also, the more I find the "Acktchually, back then virgin ment... 🖕🤓" argument, the more I'm inclined to believe that these people aren’t going to take: "This goddess has no interest in having romantic/sexual relationship with men." as an option.

Aphrodite and Demeter are right here, if you really want to write a sexually active, unmarried/no longer married goddess then just use them two.

[cartographers-office]

The PNF-404 Phylogenetic Tree

A bit of a different post from the usual, as I have been very hyped for Pikmin 4! Here's my speculative phylogenetic tree for most of the creatures in the Pikmin series. It is a bit more cautious than an actual phylogenetic tree, so there are a lot of soft polytomies (ideally every branch split should only have two children), but I digress.

Edit

It seems that Tumblr's compression did some nasty work on my post, so I'm gonna leave here a link to my phylogenetic tree in case anyone would like to see it in its full glory.

Here are also all the notes on the image in case anyone needs those too:

Author's Notes

Updated as of the Pikmin 4 Demo.

Icons taken from the Pikipedia and Pikmin games.

Fonts used are “Pikmin Font” by TheAdorableOshawott and “Dimbo” by Jayvee Enaguas.

Species with multiple scientific names

The Red Bulborb, Empress Bulblax and Bulborb Larvae are all explicitly different forms of the same species, as is the case in their Japanese technical name.

The Spotty Bulbear and Dwarf Bulbear are both explicitly different forms of the same species, as is the case in their Japanese technical name.

The Baldy Long Legs and Hairy Long Legs are explicitly stated to be the same species.

The Centipare and adult Centipare have completely different scientific name and family.

Incorrect scientific name (according to Japanese family name)

Despite being in the Breadbug family, the Fiery Dwarf Bulblax, has the Oculus genus instead of Pansarus. This is corrected here.

Despite not being in the Blowhog family, the Tusked Blowhog shares its Sus genus.

Despite not being in the Mandiblards family, the Shooting Spiner shares its Himeagea genus.

Despite not being in the Flint Beetle family, the Glint Beetle shares its Pilli genus.

The Floaterbie family is supposed to be the same family as the Flutterbie family in the original Japanese.

The Crysanthemum family is considered the same as the Dandelion family in the original Japanese.

Changes due to assumed consistency

All Wollyhop names have been updated to match the Wolpole's European name, which was standardized in Pikmin 4.

Similarly, All mentions of the “frodendum" specific name have been updated to match Wolpole's frondiferorum name in Pikmin 4.

The Red Spectralid has a different genus (Fenestrati) than every other Spectralid. This is likely a mistake is corrected here.

Despite not all Candypop Buds being present in the Pikmin 4 Demo, it is assumed they are all now considered the same species in the Piklopedia.

Scientific name in the wrong order

The Fiery Young Yellow Wollyhop has its “volcanus" subspecies name incorrectly placed in front of its scientific name. This is corrected here.

The Queen Shearwig, Speargrub and Sheargrub all have their genus incorrectly placed as their specific name. This is corrected here.

Incorrect use of real taxonomy terms

The genus Chilopoda of the Centipare is actually the real world class of the centipedes.

The genus Stauromedusae of the Medusal Slurker is actually a real world order of cnidarians.

The specific name phytohabitans of the Leech Hydroe is actually a real world genus of bacteria.

The genus of the Common Glowcap is actually the real world kingdom of fungi.

Inconsistencies within English localizations

The Coppeler has the Scarpanica genus added in the American localization.

The Armurk has different scientific names: Tegoparastacoidea reptantia (US) and Scalobita rotunda (EU).

Other Notes

The Caustic Dweevil was renamed to Hydro Dweevil and its scientific name to Mandarachnia aquadis in the Switch port of Pikmin 2.

Although the Puffstool has no confirmed family, it shares a genus with the Puffstalk, implying they are likely related.

Missing creatures: Mamuta, Smoky Progg, Blubbug, Puffy Blubbug, Electric Cottonade, Red Blubblimp, Seedbagger, Stuffed Bellbloom.

Unplaceable creatures (extradimensional and/or possibly entirely artificial life forms): Waterwraith, Plasm Wraith.

[winedarkgod]

"From their [Aphrodite and Ares' adulterous] embrace Harmonia was born, and to her Minerva [Athene] and Volcanus [Hephaistos] gave a robe [and necklace] ‘dipped in crimes' as a gift. Because of this, their descendants are clearly marked as ill-fated."

Pseudo-Hyginus, Fabulae 148 (trans. Grant)

sometimes I think of this in relation to Dionysus...considering the amount of tragedy in his mythology (starting from birth, with the death of his mother Semele), would Dionysus have been considered "marked" by this ill fate? or is he just one of the harbingers of doom for his Cadmean family? perhaps it is a bit of both.

[shamelesslymkp]

REC: Fish_Writes, flowerbritts - A Treatise on Reproductive Behaviors of Drakonieas-Volcanus (or: how to get knocked up by your dragon husband)

URL: https://ift.tt/whtSZ92 by @flowerbritts and @knifesimmons

Edwin has always thought, with some semblance of self-awareness and acceptance, that he would be alone for most, if not all, of his long life.

Charles has always known, in a vague foundational sort of way, that one knows facts like the color of the sky—out of everyone in his village, he's the most expendable.

What is a dragon and the guy who's been sacrificed to him to do?

Why- Fall in love, of course.

Now, if only they would talk about it.

-

Or Edwin and Charles have quite the story to tell their grandkids one day.

(Words: 29,147; WIP)

!!!fandom, !!fic, |site:ao3, +fandom:dead.boy.detectives.(tv), ::rating:explicit, ~author:fish_writes, ~author:flowerbritts, character:edwin.paine.|.edwin.payne, character:charles.rowland.(dcu), relationship:edwin.paine.|.edwin.payne/charles.rowland, ::category:m/m, .multi, \graphic.depictions.of.violence, ~ao3:alternate.universe.-.fantasy, ~ao3:alternate.universe.-.historical, ~ao3:alternate.universe.-.magic, ~ao3:dragon.edwin.paine.|.edwin.payne, ~ao3:protective.edwin.paine.|.edwin.payne, ~ao3:shapeshifter.edwin.paine.|.edwin.payne, ~ao3:implied/referenced.child.abuse, ~ao3:eating.disorders, ~ao3:miscommunication, ~ao3:misunderstandings, ~ao3:oblivious.edwin.paine.|.edwin.payne, ~ao3:oblivious.charles.rowland.(dcu), ~ao3:didn't.know.they.were.mating, ~ao3:depression, ~ao3:trapped.due.to.a.storm, ~ao3:other.additional.tags.to.be.added, ~ao3:time.period:.witcher.&.merlin.adjacent, ~ao3:domestic.fluff, ~ao3:attempt.at.humor, ~ao3:masturbation, ~ao3:fantasy.reproductive.biology, ~ao3:angst.and.fluff.and.smut, ~ao3:courting.rituals, ~ao3:tendernes

v. cool worldbuilding, more complex biology and sociology than many dragon aus, and we are now hitting the hot monsterfucker porn, A+ utterly recommend

[universe-in-the-void-in-the-cube]

✨🚀 Calling All Transformers G1 Roleplayers! Join the Dark Empire AU! 🚀✨

Are you a fan of Starscream, the cunning and ambitious seeker? Are you ready to delve into a thrilling "what-if" scenario that rewrites the fate of Cybertron? Look no further! I’m seeking dedicated roleplayers, especially those who love portraying Starscream, to immerse themselves in my Transformers G1: Dark Empire AU!

🌌 What is Dark Empire? In this alternate universe, Starscream seizes an unimaginable power—the fusion of the Dark Matrix, also known as the Decepticon Matrix of Tyranny, and the Heart of Cybertron. After surviving harrowing trials that took her through hell and back, Singularity, our fierce queen, empowers Starscream to rise as Dark Starscream. With this newfound might, he establishes a formidable faction, rallying upgraded Seekers, Coneheads, and Targetmaster Jets—darker and more ruthless than their past selves—to challenge both the Autobots and Decepticons.

👑 Meet Our Characters:

Dark Starscream: The ambitious leader with a newfound edge.

Royal Family: Explore the dynamics of power with characters like Discord, Flux, Hellstorm, Phantom, and Volcanus.

Royal Court: Engage with cunning strategists such as Anthrax, Reaper, Lucifer, Thoth, and Sniper.

💬 How to Join the Adventure: If you're interested in stepping into the gear-studded boots of one of our characters or simply want to RP alongside Singularity and create epic stories, just reach out and let me know! Your involvement enriches the narrative, and I can’t wait to collaborate.

📜 Rules are Simple: Rules

✨ Follow & Connect: For all the updates and details of the RP or if you want to roleplay in general, follow me here! This Dark Angel is a Decepticon

🔍 Character Bios: Delve deeper into the lore with character backgrounds: Playable Characters.

Royal Family

Dark Starscream

Queen Singularity / Singularity

Hellspawn

Discord

Flux

Hellstorm

Phantom

Volcanus

Royal Court

Anthrax

Reaper

Lucifer

Thoth

Sniper

⚡️ Get ready to unleash your inner Decepticon and dive into a universe where power and ambition know no bounds. Join us in the Transformers G1: Dark Empire AU, and let's create some legendary stories! 🚀💥

[astoundingbeyondbelief]

Kaiju Week in Review (November 5-11, 2023)

Raven Banner has opened preorders for their impressive Shin Ultraman Blu-ray. I don't which is more surprising—the new subtitle translation for a movie that came out last year or a new audio commentary for a Toho kaiju film. Alex Rushdy and Kevin Derendorf recorded the commentary, so it's sure to be extremely informative. The film itself should look better than the Cleopatra release too, as it's on a 50 GB disc instead of a 25 GB.

ILM's animated Ultraman: Rising film has a teaser. Visuals are striking; dialogue seems generic, though there's not much to go on. I am naturally enthralled by the host playing baseball professionally. His uniform is weirdly logo-free, but he may be on the Yomiuri Giants, the "Yankees of Japan" who currently inhabit the Tokyo Dome. The New Tokyo Dome in the trailer has a powerful force field in place of a roof, though physical shielding can be seen moving into place later. You get the feeling that this city is pretty used to kaiju.

There's a new kaiju manga on the way from Hiro Nakamichi—Kaiju on the Earth: Volcanus. It's based on a 2019 board game where players manage the response to a kaiju attack, and the first chapter will go live on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website on Christmas Eve. Hopefully an English scanlator or publisher picks it up.

The Ultraman Blazar manga, meanwhile, already has a scanlator on the job. I haven't had a chance to read much of it yet, but the art is quite impressive. And much further down the line, Marvel will be reprinting its 70s Godzilla comic as part of its Marvel Omnibus line next October. Their previous reprint of the series in 2006 was a black-and-white paperback with cheap paper; this promises to be an upgrade in every way. Seeing it with digitally reconstructed color will certainly be interesting too (h/t Maser Patrol).

A VR game called Godzilla Kaiju Wars dropped some screenshots just in time for (shameless plug) Wikizilla to squeeze it into our Megaguirus Kaiju Profile. Manda and some smaller, original enemies are also in it, and it should be showing up in arcades next year. Another Godzilla arcade game dropping in 2024 is the exceedingly silly-looking Godzilla vs. Kong Smasher. And while most everyone sharing them was relentlessly DMCA'd, a video and a few screenshots leaked out from the mobile game Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers. You control a team of humans instead of monsters, so that's already strike one. Cool to see a comic-exclusive monster (Death Jackal) in it though.

[rad-foxgirl]

Volcanus is going well, I tore down my Pure Unadulterated Spaghetti for something more workable

Site of my landing, and where I get lava from

Power gen too, although its wayyyy more than I need. As it turns out a recipe that makes 10k steam really cheaply lets you run power more efficiently than basically anything else at this point

Oil is weird

This thing's probably not efficient, I built it entirely on V i b e s

The rest is just normal ish factory stuff with foundries in places. Copper Wire foundries Rule though, oh my god

[leshyofalfheim]

Sejanus really wants a blonde baby Okay?

snowjanus fankids list in order of age so I don't forget them

Tiberius S. Plinth (nickname Ty)

Oldest, male alpha, dark eyes, light brown hair, blonde streaks in summer bears an uncanny resemblance to sejanus in terms of features.

Amalthea and Tisiphone are fraternal twin girls.

Amalthea female alpha, has light brown curls and dark eyes with a thinner face shape that resembles the bone structure of coriolanus and tigris.

Tisiphone female alpha, has dark brown curls, with coriolanus' blue eyes and rounder face with prominent dimples

Volcanus male beta, black hair and dark eyes, despite being a boy he reminds his parents of ma plinth because of features and personality

Shale (Sejanus finally got to name one!) Male alpha with brown curls and curiously light brown eyes, like most of his siblings he looks more like his sire.

Malachite male omega, the infamous snow family shade of blonde with sejanus' dark puppy eyes

will add personality notes later

[luvrsagony]

AUGH i need to draw nephiras and a baby volcanus..

[zzthekaiju]

The truth is, Flying Brick isn't particularly dour, but when it comes to unrelenting optimism, no one quite does it like Volcanus here.

(BTW, they're in the air right now. Brick is already short compared to her human peers).

[gwtoomanyalts]

I think I solved Keri's problem of not having a weapon set that matched her very well! The bad thing is I didn't have Volcanus previously, so, yea, my gold supply is basically gone now lmao.

[siren-darkocean]

I find it ironic the oldest living village on Bara Magna was Vulcanus which was inside a Volcanus crator

Like yeah temperatures on the desert barren wasteland planet are already skyrocketing, let's make the longest surviving village be inside a crator of LAVA!

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

FOR FANS OF '70s ROCK, DEAD KENNEDYS, MINISTRY, SPÏNAL TAP, COCK ROCK, & PARODY ROCK.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on complete CD package design for the "70's Rock Must Die" EP by industrial metal/alternative/ punk rock band LARD, released under the Alternative Tentacles label in 2000. Sleeve concept by Jello Biafra.

EP OVERVIEW: "You wouldn't think Jello Biafra would attempt something as anathematizing to him as a turgid, seven-minute '70s rock anthem. But the hilarious title track shows he will go just about anywhere to make an acrid comment.

No kidding, you could slip this baby on any urban classic rock station and the mindless headbangers would eat up its Stones-Aerosmith-Zep-AC/DC cock rock riff like mice who don't notice the trap around the cheese -- until the steel-trap surprise lyrics slam into them! (And even hard rock fans who never notice ridiculously awful metal lyrics won't be able to escape the hysterical chorus refrain.)

Biafra even dons a plausible Axl Rose voice for the occasion. In fact, this sendup is so good, a thousand '80s hair bands in headbands, leopard-skin pants, and muscle T-shirts spring to mind like an outbreak of styling mousse plague. But whereas SPÏNAL TAP was just for cackles, Biafra's loathing is obvious. He decries the ceaseless perpetuation of the vapid rock caricature that punk bands like Biafra's DEAD KENNEDYS meant to crush, while lamenting that the opposite has since occurred.

In any case, this is drop-dead funny. As for the rest, "Volcanus 2000 (We Wipe the World)" returns LARD to its original 1988 industrial footing provided by collaborator Al Jourgensen of MINISTRY, slinging a similar sneer at all the self-conscious, neo-satanic slummers who want to be the next NINE INCH NAILS.

END: The "mountains of trash" in the coda sound too real to anyone who has seen the stink and odious rot of landfill on Staten Island, or gotten a whiff downstream of a passing garbage barge. But it could just as easily refer to your average record reviewer's daunting, decrepit new-CD pile. Finally, "Ballad of Marshall Ledbetter" is a fine metallic-industrial stomper."

-- ALLMUSIC (review by Jack Rabid)

Sources: www.discogs.com/master/8144-Lard-70s-Rock-Must-Die, Allmusic, & Picuki.

[augustheart]

four-legged dragon with wings and white scales and horns

Only one dragon in North America fits that bill, the Common Northern Dragon (Eurodraco terribilis borealis). One of two subspecies of the somewhat poorly named Common European Dragon, with the other being the Common American Dragon (E. terribilis americanus), the Northern Dragon has a wide range and is distributed throughout the northern hemisphere. Individual coloration ranges from dark grey to almost entirely white, with many individuals displaying great variation throughout their lives--comparatively southern specimens are typically darker while northern specimens are paler, but there is plenty of overlap.

Fun facts:

Like most dragon species, especially true dragons (family Draconidae), they display minimal sexual dimorphism except in size--with females being up to a third larger than males, similarly to in raptors--and in horn arrangement, with females displaying longer horns after reaching sexual maturity at three years of age. They use them for sparring with other females over territory.

Scientific debate is held over whether the Common Northern Dragon should be considered a subspecies at all! Some argue that given their physical variation from the type species E. terribilis, they should be promoted to their own species. Personally, I think this is... shaky at best. Physical variation in dragon subspecies is nothing new (the best example probably being Pyropedetes cornutus volcanus, the Hawaiian Salamander, which was originally considered its own species until genetic data showed it was a subspecies of American Horned Salamander), and genetically they are very similar to their type species. But if consensus swings the other way and they're deemed to be their own species, I won't be mad or anything.

As is typical for Eurodraco species, especially ones found in colder climates, clutch sizes are very small! No clutch larger than four eggs has ever been observed, and the average amount of eggs per clutch is two.

Juvenile siblings will occasionally stick together after leaving the nest for up to a year in order to cooperatively hunt.