#wargal

[burnin0akleaves]

Wargal doodle, I think they are silly

[molasses-being-slow]

wargals

I don’t know why but I always imagined them with very little fur, I based this guy off of the dog at my work.

[peithopathos]

Wargal!Halt AU Open-Edit Worldbuilding Document

I was bored at work so I decided to expand upon the Wargal!Halt AU. Adding more details to changed characters, what Halt's disappearance actually means to the Ranger Corps, the wargal-turning artifact, and some worldbuilding surrounding Morgarath and the Mountains of Rain and Night.

Also, if you want to make suggestions, changes, or additions the document is open-edit for anyone who wants to world build with the AU.

[This doc does not account for the Royal Ranger]

Here is the link for anyone interested

[ask-lord-morgarath]

is there a wargal religion

I've never seen evidence of one, nor have I asked.

[juicingbeetles]

Tournament of Evil: Rangers Apprentice Villains FINAL ROUND

Keren and Tennyson came to an even 50/50 tie. I decided to make it a 3 way poll to determine our evil bronze, silver, and gold medalists!

[rangerangel]

@solarishashernoseinabook continues to put lines in her story that make Morgarath a kindergarten teacher.

This time it's "He had made great strides in desensitizing the Wargals to horses, and the younger ones, who had grown up around horses, had almost no fear of them."

Imagine Morgarath taking the baby Wargals around the stables to make sure they're not scared of the horsies next time.

Happy 420th rangerangel post y'all

[permettez-moi]

Super quick wargal sketch

Image id: a photo of an open book page. Above the printed text there is writing in pencil saying: 'a bear or large dog-like humanoid creatures with a snout and dark hair, both shaped like an ape and bear, small red eyes, opposable thumbs en grote slagtanden' beneath it, drawn over the printed text in black pen, there is a messy, yeti like shape, with long wavy hair and hands that reach the ground. End id/

[artsysurvivor]

A lot of them were killed by the calvary. Based on the child-like attitudes they had shown right after being let loose from Morgarath's control, I'd assume Duncan would conclude they weren't harmful to the kingdom and it's citizens so he wouldn't kill the rest. There were some already heading to The Three Step Pass, so they probably just wrangled the rest and shoved them there also.

Rereading the RA books (again). Got past the duel scene in The Burning Bridge. Amazing. Wonderful. One question: actually what did they do with the Wargals? Duncan joked about needing an army of sheepdogs to round them up, but round them up to do WHAT? What happened to them? They didn't willingly do anything wrong, did they get to go back to living peacefully in the mountains? Were they killed? How do you even begin to deal with that?

[silveroakleafdeer]

Will after the Wargal's attack.

Ranger Gathering 2024 - 21. panic

At the beginning of The Burning Bridge, he panicked and missed the Wargal. Both Tug and Halt helped him after that.

[ragingadhd]

I’ve had a very small handful of people tell me something along the lines of “personally, I don’t think Will is trans, but it’s not because I’m transphobic, it’s because _____”. I know it’s only been like 3 people who’ve said this but still, I hope everyone knows you don’t need to say this.

I like to think he’s trans. I enjoy and understand his character more that way. But I am also fully aware he is canonically cis (in all likelihood, at least. I highly doubt Flanagan is going to jump out any time soon like “hey guys I have a surprise for you”).

You are not transphobic for thinking a canonically cisgender character is cisgender. I cannot believe I have to say that. If you were to think a canonically/heavily implied trans character were cis, then we’d be having a different conversation, but that’s not what’s happening right now.

And the funniest part? The reasoning they give always ends up being kind of transphobic. “It’s a medieval setting, and transitioning was a lot harder back then” ok??? Do you think?? Trans people only started existing when HRT was invented?? Also you can believe wargals and sorcery, but not a medieval trans person? “He’s too masculine” ok just straight up transphobia. Saying trans men can’t be “really” masculine. Ok.

It’s ok to just say “idk, he just doesn’t strike me that way” or “I relate/understand his character more this way” or to not say anything at all. I promise you, you are not a bad person for that.

[zythebeeking]

Rereading The Lost Stories rn and wanted to add more father son bond to Halt telling Will the full story of his parents so here you go lol. Trying to gain some confidence in posting my drabbles. It’s a rewrite of the end of the story so it has a lot of the same wording or slightly changed with stuff added in 🫶🏻

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Halt turned his face away so Will couldn’t see the tears forming on his face.

“But, Halt, why didn’t you tell me before this? Why say my mother died in childbirth?” Will asked, puzzled as to why Halt would keep these details from him and even seem so nervous to tell him.

“I thought it would be easier on you,” Halt replied. “I thought it would hurt more knowing your mother was murdered. And it was easier for no one to know of my involvement, as I’ve said. If it was known your mother was murdered, people would ask questions. I didn’t want that, I wanted you to be accepted.”

Will thought it over and nodded. “That makes sense.”

The older Ranger shifted uncomfortably.

“There was something else…”

Will went to speak before stopping himself. He felt it’d be better to let Halt say it in his own time. He watched his mentor curiously and watched his eyebrows furrow slightly. Will knew to tell the Ranger’s emotions from his eyebrows by now. His smiles, his questions, his hesitations, his sadness. His face remained unreadable aside from his eyebrows. He knew whatever was gonna come next was something that had deeply troubled him. He couldn’t help his hands fidgeting slightly in anticipation.

Eventually, Halt spoke, in a low voice that Will could barely hear, “I was afraid you’d hate me.”

Will recoiled in astonishment at the words. Whatever he was expecting to hear, it wasn’t that. “Hate you? How could I hate you? *Why* would I hate you?”

Now Halt turned back to face him and Will could see the anguish in his eyes. “Because I was responsible for the deaths of both of your parents!” The words came out violently, as if they were torn from him. “Daniel died saving my life in battle. Then your mother came to my aid when I was fighting Jerrel. If she hadn’t done so, she’d still be alive.”

“And you’d be dead,” Will pointed out. But Halt shook his head.

“Maybe. Maybe not. But the fact remains, it was my fault that your family was destroyed, and up until now I was unable to tell you. I thought you might blame me,” Halt’s shoulders were tensed slightly, ashamed of himself. And Will almost couldn’t bear that.

“Halt, it wasn’t your fault. Who could blame you? You were keeping a promise you made to my father. Blame Morgorath, blame the Wargals, blame Kord and Jerrel. The fault does not lie on your shoulders,” Will said seriously. It baffled him that Halt could ever think it was his fault. Or that he’d been holding onto that guilt all these years.

Watching Halt, Will now saw his shoulders sag with relief.

“That’s what Crowley said you’d say,” Halt whispered, and Will quickly rose and put an arm around him. It felt strange to be comforting the man who had comforted him so much over the years. Let alone for him thinking he’d been responsible for Will’s ‘lack’ of family.

“Halt, you didn’t destroy my family. That was fate. You gave me family. I have you. I have Crowley. I have the whole Corps. I have Tug. I’ve had an exciting and fulfilling life and I’ve met so many wonderful people. How could I hate you for that? Halt, you’re the only father I’ve ever known and I’m so happy to have you. I don’t for a second wish to change how things happened. They happened this way for a reason. And I’m sure my father would be overjoyed that I’m here with you,” Will paused and looked over at his teacher to see him looking up at him, eyes slightly wide and tears streaming down his face. Will’s brows furrowed instantly and tears sprung to his eyes as well. How could Halt really not know how much he’s done for him? Will hurriedly knelt to the ground in front of Halt’s chair, his arms going around him in a hug that was quickly reciprocated.

“I love you so much, son. And I couldn’t be more proud of you. I’m sure your parents would be too,” Halt whispered. Will smiled into Halt’s shoulder. ‘I love yous’ from Halt were rare and Will cherished every one. But it was a fact he knew full heartedly in all of Halt’s actions.

“I love you too, Halt.”

After the older Ranger’s breathing evened back out, Will pulled back slightly, his hands still on Halt’s shoulders. “Besides, can you imagine me as a farmer?”

He felt Halt’s shoulders begin to shake, and for a moment he was afraid he was weeping once more. Then he realized, with relief, he was laughing.

“No,” his teacher said, “I certainly can’t see you as a farmer. Farmers are disciplined folk.”

They both laughed at the thought of Will plowing and planting. Then, after a while, the young Ranger grew serious.

“I would like to see my mother’s grave,” he said, and Halt nodded.

“I’ll take you there.” And Will couldn’t be anymore content with things.

They said nothing more, but sat together in companionable silence as the shadows lengthened and the sun finally set.

[burnin0akleaves]

Ranger Gathering Day 8: War

I've been wanting to design wargals for a really long time so this was just a nice opportunity to do that. I tried to combine some features of bears and monkeys while also trying to keep the wargal design unique looking enough for them to be considered their own species, and I think it worked out

This is one is definitely a well-fed Wargal though, I think most of them would have patchier fur and thinner bodies during the war.

[kingsranger]

(BoHH) It would have been so funny if Deborah HAD accounted for the wind, though.

Everybody at Hackham Heath, tensely awaiting Morgarath, slowly realizing he's not coming. Messengers arrive from Araluen. He's dead y'all, war cancelled. Wargals just went home.

[peapodsinspace]

Trained in the stiletto?

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Indeed.

Here’s this doodle I whipped up after seeing a post by @anarchist-aquarius

Also tagging @ask-lord-morgarath because fanart!

I accidentally turned the wargal into puppy-bears instead of ape-bears but they’re cuties

Also if you’re wondering why the wargles are sorta short, it’s cus they’re babies!!! He’s *training* them!

Original post under the cut!

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[reine-du-sourire]

So my RA/Batman AU is centered around Halt being airheaded playboy Prince (Princie) Halt O'Carrick by day; strong, silent, scary Halt the Ranger by night.

No, I have no idea how he zips to and from Clonmel and Araluen. This is a joke, remember?

Anyway, Will is Robin.

Gilan is also Robin.

Crowley is Alfred, albeit a younger and ginger-er Alfred.

Duncan is Commissioner Gordon.

Pauline is Barbara Gordon, as you cannot convince me she wouldn't be absolutely fantastic with computers.

Or possibly she's Catwoman.

Or possibly she's Alfred, and Crowley is Catwoman, and Alyss is Barbara.

Sir Rodney is Harvey Bullock.

Morgarath is Joker as soon as he can be convinced to dye his hair green.

Or possibly he's Penguin, but with Wargals instead of penguins, and Ferris is Joker.

Abelard is the Batmobile.