#worlbuilding

[caba-111]

On lizard frills: are there ways to style them, or do they just grow Like That? What happens if you’re a lizard born with the frill equivalent of a bowl cut and you’re just. Stuck with it. For life. Is altering them considered an extreme form of body modification?

Unfortunately there aren't a lot of ways to style meat. Plus, fronds aren't just fat and skin, they're fragile sensory organs. You can tie them back with a cloth, but anything else gets uncomfy very fast.

The size and shape of lizards' fronds is genetic. They function as sensory organs, helping lizards perceive and direct flux. Being born with tiny fronds is annoying but not life-altering. Mx. bowl cut lizzer can live a relatively normal life, although they'll struggle with channeling, and have some trouble orienting themselves in 3d space.

Losing your fronds entirely is a much more serious issue. Lizards without fronds are prone to nausea and disorientation. They can't sense the flux signatures of lizards, artifacts, or custodians, and are incapable of all but the simplest forms of channeling. Any lizzer unlucky enough lose ALL of their flux-sensitive tissue (including the roots buried in their scalp) won't have the ability to metabolize the trickle of flux their bodies require, and will slowly die as the rest of their channeling system rots from inside... It's severely life-altering body modification, but there are a couple of reasons a person might do it voluntarily... First of all, frondless folks don't have a flux signature. That makes it easy to hide from other lizards, and MUCH easier to hide from custodians. Secondly, for Individuals born with an unlucky combination of mental and physical flux sensitivity, cutting off their fronds can be a way to find some peace from a constant, overwhelming, and inescapable barrage of sensory information.

[cadere-art]

To their southern neighbours, the great civilizations of the South Kantishian and Kantishian Plateau, they are the northern barbarians - to their northern neighbours, the settled peoples of the Basin, they are mountain barbarians. This unflattering judgment is informed by the Am-Wiek's low population densities, strange patriarchal structures, lack of written language and reliance on hunting. In turn, this judgment shapes the relationships between the great kingdoms and empires and these "barbarians", and in this way, much of the fascinating oral history, rich folklore, impressive dances and other cultural riches of the Am-Wiek remain unknown to foreigners.

Origins

The Am and the Wiek have independent but converging histories. The Am are the most ancient settlers of the region. Of undenau origins, they settled the Northern Kantishian from the Basin plains, something which may still be deduced from the similarities of their languages and those of the Tahen and the Coha. The ancestors of these peoples (let's call them the *-ã) were matrilineal and had a highly gendered bigender social structure, in which male and female antioles had distinct and complimentary roles which were nominally equal. In the *-ã which would become the Am, the harsh environment of the Kantishian range increased the importance of hunting, a traditionally male pursuit. Prestige accrued through familial links to great hunters became increasingly important and eventually resulted in a shift to patrilineality - a stepping stone in the shift to patriarchy, for which the determining factor was increasing influence from the Wiek peoples. The Wiek are a later arrival to the Northern Kantishian, a people of kpikigd descent whose ancestors inhabited the Southern Kantishian and were displaced by the growing power of what would become Ghøwout. Most kpikigd people tend towards patriarchal social structures, and the Wiek's ancestors were no exception. The low population densities of the Northern Kantishian allowed the Wiek's ancestors to settle in the midst of the *-ã, setting the scene for the centuries of close contact which would see these two people become the Am and the Wiek. In the modern day, the Am and the Wiek share much in term of lifestyle, social structures, cosmology, and lineage - while the Am remain notably more ethnically undenau, and the Wiek more kpikidg, to the southern and northern peoples the Am-Wiek and the Oubixwø-øi of the Kantishian plateau form a distinct montagnard ethnicity. These similitude were born of centuries of trade, warfare, competition, collaboration, intermarriage, hatred, and friendship. These complex interactions underlay the life and politics of the Northern Kantishian.

Lifestyle

Am-Wiek are sedentary agriculturalists. They rely heavily on hunting and fishing to supplement their diet, a lifestyle which enforces low populations densities and impedes the formation of cities and large-scale polities. For this reason, the Northern Kantishian is a constellation of small kingdoms and independent villages with unstable politics and complex local identities - neither Am nor Wiek perceive themselves belonging to such a large cultural identity: the division between Am and Wiek has some basis in cultural practice and ethnicity but is mostly rooted in language. In fact, even more discrete divisions based off political structure and cultural practices are rarely used by these peoples themselves, with very local cultural identities (often to the level of a single village) being the most prominent ones. Larger-scale identities such as Akisam, Naihlam, or Highland Tiagwiek mostly appear in higher level political contexts such as between kings or powerful chieftains, or contexts where frictions generates a need for larger scale collaboration, and more often to speak of foes than to speak of allies. Petty warfare between small fiefdoms is a staple of summer life and rarely achieves much lasting geopolitical effects.

Historically, the Am-Wiek have not raised much livestock apart from the diminutive kabi, but this is beginning to change with the introduction of the tsut, a small therizinosaurine livestock imported by the Setse colonists to the West. The adoption of tsut-based pastoralism by Am-Wiek peoples has been slow - the reduced reliance on hunting is perceived as a threat to Am-Wiek values and lifestyles - but the increased population densities enabled by pastoralism suggests that the delicate balance of petty warfare in the Northern Kantishian will undergo significant changes in the decades to come.

Cosmology

Am-Wiek cosmology is a world of spirits, from the small spirits of mundane animals to the powerful First Spirits of legend. Most powerful of all are the World, the Sun, and the Sky Eye, the mother-spirit in the Moon which ensouled the First Spirits. Am-Wiek share their myths and oral histories through tales but also through dances and songs. Dances of the solstices and equinoxes are especially impressive, often involving the best craftmanship and dancers from several villages. The image above illustrates a traditional solstice dance, in which the Owlcat, representing the Hunt, faces off against the Ceratopsian, representing the Warrior. This dances marks the seasonal change in lifestyle: at the Winter Solstice, the Ceratopsian looses, signifying a return to peace and to the winter hunts, and at the Summer Solstice, the Owlcat loses, signifying the return to farming and warfare.

[minakomatsuoka]

"All of that… didn’t matter?"

(Pls repost ;)

Hi, I’m currently working on my project called "Space is dead" and write the whole document about it

In short: Wery advanced aliens loose their sanity trying to find life on other planets, and end up going crazy realising what that space is dead OR something has killed all life here… what happened before and next? Well… stay and you’ll know

[vanixuniverse15]

Black hole ○ ● • . . 🌀 . . • ● ○

In the infinite ocean of the cosmos, there are abysses that devour light and time. Dark wells where silence becomes eternal. When a star breathes its last breath, it collapses in an infinite heartbeat. An abyss where light is lost and time breaks. At its edge, the horizon of events, time fades, like an echo that extends to the edge of nothingness. They are invisible, but their presence is a whisper in the stars. A dance that shapes galaxies and challenges our understanding. That is what black holes are like. Dark mysteries, guardians of infinity. Whispering the ephemeral nature of our existence.

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[00venator]

Damn worldbuiling forcing me to get a grasp of economics.

[hewmitcwaft]

FUCKING TELL US ABOUT THE COPPER INLAYS

OKAY BEAST CALM DOWN HERES AN INFOGRAPHIC THING I HOPE THIS FEEDS YOU WELL

[endervoide]

My Fic: Flames Of Knowledge

Marinette gets the Cat Miraculous when she is seven... But the Order of the Guardians have forsaken the ring, believing it to be evil. Marinette will have to prove to both Fu and Paris that she isn't evil.

Featuring Chloe/Marinette, Adrien/Luka, a bit of Adrien/Kim, Nathaniel not getting paid enough to deal with Alya's Shit, and Worldbuilding!

[mold-for-breakfast]

SATYRS

satyrs originate in the crimsonwood district and are not seen outside of it very often, as they are sensitive to most environments that differ from that of crimsonwood. they are fragile creatures, the skin on their bodies is so thin that it is borderline see-through in some places. their fur is very soft and usually light in colour. many satyrs prefer not to venture from their home in the heart of crimsonwood, so research of them is somewhat difficult. the most peculiar thing about them is their anatomy: each satyr is born with multiple sets of vital organs. it is theorised that this helps their bodies last longer, because their organs are prone to failing spontaneously and are also pretty easy to get to for most predators, as a satyr's skin can be pretty severely pierced with even a sharp enough twig.

if you choose this species for your character, your stat increases are +2 to INTUITION and +1 to FLUIDITY.

GOBLINS

goblins can be found inhabiting almost any district. they are a rather small and dexterous species that can survive in almost any environment. historically goblins were rarely a predator species, but were also not often seen as a valuable prey species. goblins will eat things that most other creatures don't, making them generally useful for the ecosystems of most districts. goblins have a variety of cultures among them, which is a result of being scattered across many different districts, but goblins from all kinds of environments usually have a similar way of living.

if you choose this species for your character, your stat increases are +2 to VITALITY and +1 to FLUIDITY.

KARZAAR

karzaar are one of the oldest recorded species, known both for their intelligence and their strength. in the past many notable karzaar hunters and fighters would receive an unofficial title of "dragon". historically they were respected and sometimes feared by other species, seen as powerful predators. today karzaar can mostly be found in a select few districts, such as the roamfields district, the blinking forest district, the fair hills district and others. one peculiar thing about karzaar is their coloration. all karzaar have black and white fur, but the specific patterns of it are ever changing, affected by many different factors, such as the climate of the district the karzaar lives in, their general health, the level of stress they are being out under, some aspects of their diet, etc. the fact that you can tell a lot about a karzaar simply by looking at them is an important thing in their culture. for example, covering a lot of your body with clothing is seen as dishonest and suspicious for karzaar.

if you choose this species for your character, your stat increases are +2 to MUSCLES and +1 to BRAINS.

[rychlostthespacewizard]

Yk what its late so yall know what that means

Time to make title chains recognized by the Pendragon Empire for the 3 most important historical figures of recored historyyyyuu

Woop woppp

These titles were given by the Pendragon Empire by King Arthur to himself and his original party members bcs he can't forget the homies when he is already giving titles amr

King Arthur Pendragon of Camelot

His Imperial Majesty, King Arthur Pendragon of Camelor, The Dawn Guardian, Slayer of All Fiends, Wielder of The One True Excalibur, Tamer of Belors, The Death of Tarrasque, Unconquered Champion of Armies, Unifier of the Veiled Lands, Harbinger of Peace, Duque of Change, Supreme Commander of the Grand Pendragonian Army, First among Warriors, Founder of The Round Table, One True King of Camelot and Pendragonian Lord of The First House

Merlin of the Stars

His Arcane Radiance, Lord Merlin of the Stars, Archmage of Camelot, Slayer of All Firnds, Member of the Arcane Council of The Great Pendragon Empire, Architect of Artifacts, Voyager of the Cosmos, Lead Planewalker, Sage of Endless Discoveries, Creator of Spells, Formal Height of Wizardry, Survivor of Over-Deities, Emrys of The Druids, Blessed by Cosmic Dreamers, Enlightener of the Arcane World, Scholar of Ages, Writer of Libraries, Founder of the 100 Scholars, Father of Inventions, Doctor in Arcane Studies, Master in Historical Artifacts, Magical Theorist, Mathematical Pioneer, Archsage of Ravenden and Archmind of The Spellfather

Ivo of the Druids

His Verdant Grace, Master Ivo of the Druids, Archdruid Fighter of the Rebellion, Liberator from Oppression, Slayer of All Fiends, Champion of the World Tree, Undefeated Dragonslayer of Greatwyrms, Protector of the Green, Voyager of Druidic Realms, Green Knight of the Wild Hunt, Conqueror of the Veilshroud Seas, Healer of Worlds, Founder of the Revolutionary Militia, Organizer of the Unchained, Master of The Wild, True Beheader, Devourer of Nobles and Tamer of Beasts

[djwaglmuffin]

Another "draw the squad" meme. My little goofballs.

[laislea05222077]

Angel wings appear to be soft, feathery, and fluffy. They appear to be made of cloud, so light and delicate. In reality, they are like fiberglass: if you try to touch them, it will be a moment that will be forever marked in your memory and in your hands. NEVER try to touch the wings of angels, just admire them.

[throatofdelusion12]

Since I said I was gonna work on my writing and post it here (thanks again to everyone for crushing that goal) here is a part from a world building project I'm calling "Ash and Gears"

"Here is not a world of heroes

Here is not a world of true winter

Here is an eternal winter of Ash and Artillery

Here is a world of the stench of burning flesh and gunpowder

Here are men shoved into titans of machinery and called gods

Here is a world of dying dragons

Here is a world of famine and fear"

It is a grimdark fantasy if you couldn't tell

[cadere-art]

The spangled boskcock is a spectacular member of the boskcock family native to the southwestern steppes of Uanlikri. Unlike most of its relatives, the spangled boskcock prefers grassland and sparse woods to forested areas, and does not roost in trees. It is a more capable flyer than its cousins the rufous boskcock and yellowtail boskcock and, though it prefers to remain on the ground, is capable of short bursts of rapid flight to escape predators.

The spangled boskcock is a favourite game bird of the Daghwa-Igdø, who use the male's iridescent feathers for ornementation. Daghwa-Igdø will sometimes keep small captive populations of spangled boskcock. They are less highly valued than their main livestock the wagwacguk, and are slaughtered first in times of hardship, with the thought that it is much easier to capture new birds than it is to rebuild a wagwacguk herd. Because the lands inhabited by the Daghwa-Idgø are so harsh and unforgiving, very few communities manage to maintain captive populations for several generations, hindering a true domestication process.

[eternal-3clipse]

Scene idea for my House of Corvidae comic. I don’t really like the outfit that Hydrangea is in here but I do like the background wallpaper that took me a good several house I think.

[thealmightyemprex]

Idea :The Feline God Maurice has a harem of male lovers consisting of mice ,rats ,birds and lizards .They live immortal lives on Mount Celestial as their divine lover keeps them in comfort as he indulges his primal hunger ,for they are not only his lovers but his food,as his lust manifests as a desire to consume his beloveds,to swallow them,to taste them to feel them in his stomach .Fear not as immortals they feel no pain ,and always awake unharmed after an evening in the Gods belly.

@ariel-seagull-wings @themousefromfantasyland @theancientvaleofsoulmaking @piterelizabethdevries

[00venator]

Worldbuilding military salutes.

For context, Rikeuninerd have 3 figures and one thumb.

Scayikra gun hands salute: in Scayikra, particularly among nomads, flairs where/are used as long distance communication. When Ssca began weaponising flairs it became common to show people what flairs you were carrying, to ensure they weren’t a dangerous variant. Over time this evolved into making a gun shape with your hand as a sign of respect. There are several variants of this, the Defence Defence folds in the lower finger and raises the thumb.

Ssca ‘surrender’: due to the amount off assassins happing in Ssca, it became mandatory to show your not armed when approaching leadership by raising your hands above your head. This became a salute.

Reik and Rakar beak clacking: beak clacking is how Rikeuninerd say hello. A specific beak clack was used to great monarchs and now it’s a ‘salute’.