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[houseofhatano]

It's world-building Wednesday so it's time to move onto the next tale! This time we'll focus on the father of magic: Fidelis Solomon, whose inventions and discovery of old Attaguenian ruins marked the turning point of how magic would be used in society.

Despite being born amidst wars and an environment sapped from life, the mage was described to be a mostly quiet, curious and gentle man. From an early age he would become a student of magic under the supervision of the Mages of Meredyl, a sect of sorcerers, warlocks and wizards who dedicated their spellcasting to restauration and aid. The sect was started to form an opposition to the still large amount of destructive magic users, though it's unclear when exactly they were founded.

Solomon would study the craft for several years under multiple masters and would graduate at the age of seventeen. At this age he'd be the youngest graduate to master the ability of component casting, a style of magic which had only been invented fifty years prior by one of his teachers. After graduation, however, he would vanish from history for the next five years.

Many theorize that during this time he traveled, others say he merely stayed on the sidelines honing his skills. What's certain, however, is that the moment his name reappeared in the records of history he'd become a man of religion and ritual. This change would forge him into the role of tutor and scientist. Within a year he would become a renowned teacher an philosopher, writing texts on the marvels of life and magic. His teaching wouldn't be without controversy, but his lessons were there to stay.

After the mage's return his first great feat would become his creation of magic items. At the age of 24 he would go on to perfect a weaving method that could embue any garment with a larger amount of magical energy. These items would mostly empower the wearer, giving them a greater amount of magical control without needing to take energy from nature, a feature that would make his magical cloaks and clothes the first spell focuses in recorded history. Magical garments would soon gain popularity amongst casters of the MoM, which caused Solomon to gain a great deal of fame amongst the magical world. As his standing grew the mage would go on to further improve his weaving to create items with other attributes. These experiments would bring forth magic items as we know them today; Cloaks that could improve a wearer's stealth or form a barrier against attacks were a common creation of his. The ease of use of these items was universal. Not only could mages use them to cast magic, non-casters could also wear them to gain additional benefits.

At the age of 32, with his inventions still being sought after, Solomon ended up purchasing his first home. Sketches of the building show it as being a simple structure with more land than house. Instead the main feature was the old ruin of an, as letters describe it, ugly small building. While it was an unwanted addition for many, the mage was quite intrigued by its presence. He would spend about five years trying to observe and investigate, and it would eventually take him and additional year to find out that the building lead to an underground structure.

What exactly he found there remains unsure. Solomon never wrote about the full extent of the ruins, and due to an earthquake some days after his visit the entire complex would collapse before it was properly investigated. We do know, however, that out of that ugly small building he would bring with him a young man.

The young man Solomon had found was an Attaguenian lightwalker. Before his discovery their existence was thought of as mythical. With the rise of Meredyl's weave the Attaguenians had come to disappear, leaving but myths and legends of their traveling nature and their connection to light. The young man, later known as Elmett Stryder, was left behind to continue their story.

Elmett would teach Solomon the old ways of magic, showing him the connection the weave had unintentionally disrupted. In his letters to a friend the mage described ithis magic as all-powerful and unattainable. He had grown fascinated by its effects and its reserved casting, and from this fascination grew an urge to ensure that newer generations would grow accustomed to its use. This urge would lead him to seek out new ways of casting, and eventually lead to the forging of today's magic.

[hayatheauthor]

10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

New Part: 10 Lethal Injury Ideas

If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain, here are some ideas: 

1. Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility. This is useful because your characters will have to experience a mild struggle and adapt their plans to their new lack of mobiliy. Perfect to add tension to a chase scene.

2. Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult, helping you sneak in those ragged wheezes during a fight scene. Could also be used for something sport-related! It's impactful enough to leave a lingering pain but not enough to hinder their overall movement.

3. Concussions

This common brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment heavily. It can also cause mild amnesia.

I enjoy using concussions when you need another character to subtly take over the fight/scene, it's an easy way to switch POVs. You could also use it if you need a 'cute' recovery moment with A and B.

4. Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills. This would be perfect for characters like artists, writers, etc. Or, a fighter who brushes it off as nothing till they try to throw a punch and are hit with pain.

5. Road Rash

Road rash is an abrasion caused by friction. Aka scraping skin. The raw, painful sting resulting from a fall can be a quick but effective way to add pain to your writing. Tip: it's great if you need a mild injury for a child.

6. Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation. Good for torture scenes.

7. Deep Laceration

A deep laceration is a cut that requires stitches. As someone who got stitches as a kid, they really aren't that bad! A 2-3 inch wound (in length) provides just enough pain and blood to add that dramatic flair to your writing while not severely deterring your character.

This is also a great wound to look back on since it often scars. Note: the deeper and wider the cut the worse your character's condition. Don't give them a 5 inch deep gash and call that mild.

8. Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma. Like the previous injury, the lasting physical and emotional trauma of a burn is a great wound for characters to look back on.

If you want to explore writing burns, read here.

9. Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, offering a window to force your character to lean on another. Note: I personally use muscle related injuries when I want to focus more on the pain and sprains to focus on a lack of mobility.

10. Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted. When exploring tendonitis make sure you research well as this can easily turn into a more severe injury.

This is a quick, brief list of ideas to provide writers inspiration. Since it is a shorter blog, I have not covered the injuries in detail. This is inspiration, not a thorough guide. Happy writing! :)

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[amerasdreams]

THIS is partly what I mean. I need more stillness and rest than most. Or I get burned out fast, I'm consumed by the horrible, rote, meaningless activity and it even drains me of energy for real things, creativity, things that matter. A state of constant tension (which I have anyway but even more). NEVER a life I want to live.

I need a workday of 4-5 hours-- unless it's work I love and am passionate about-- with the rest being rest, immersing in nature, creativity, hands on things, volunteer, interacting with kids and animals, etc.

I dont care about a lot of material things anyway. So I don't need a lot of money for superficial things like fashionable clothes, fancy cars, things thst font matter compared to things that aren't quantifiable. I am the sort of person who is really not made for this society at all, with its relentless consumerism and shallowness, hollowness-- I strive for meaning, the things that are suited to my skills and natural inclinations

[beepboopappreciation]

Is this anything

[aphel1on]

nothinggg better than torturing an emotionally repressed character until every single trauma they've ever refused to process starts spilling uncontrollably out of the cracks. like a matryoshka doll situation of repressed trauma and baby you better believe i'm going in there with a hammer

[minimalist-quotes]

Better to admit you walked through the wrong door than spend your life in the wrong room.

[liesmyth]

[lemon-lace]

Watching my first watch through of SPN ever. I’m on season 9 and as someone who has been on tumblr since ancient times but didn’t actually get in to it, I think everyone DOWNPLAYED how crazy Destiel is. How did veterans survive that….. It’s just. What. What am I watching. Why does Deans voice get SOFT when he talks to Cas particularly??? Why did Dean ditch Sam to watch Cas at the supermarket???? I think because of the meme I was convinced it was cas who was the one obviously in love but. No. It’s Dean. And it’s embarrassing for him. This is crazy but Destiel fans weren’t crazy y’all were on to something all this time…..

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

“writing fanfics is something I do in my free time for fun. I will not treat it like a job and will instead treat it like a hobby because that’s what it is.”

also how it feels being a fanfic writer:

[gigireece16]

“how do you plot / plan your book?” very bold of you to assume i do that.

[hayatheauthor]

100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words). 

1. Neutral Tags 

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags: 

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags 

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags 

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags 

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags: 

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags 

Movement-based dialogue tags: 

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags 

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags 

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags: 

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags 

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags: 

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags 

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

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[conphusedredpandaa]

Never forgotten but...never finished.

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Dear Desolation by Eliran Kantor † Love of the Wolf by Hélène Cixous

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Soft-Feeling Latin Words & Phrases

Another list of Latin phrases, this time with soft/warm meanings. It is 2:39am as I make this list.

a te pro te: from thee for thee

ab imo pectore: from the bottom of the heart

volat hora per orbem: time files through the world

coelum versus: heavenward

concubia nocte: at dead of night

crepusculum: twilight or dusk

crescens luna: a cresent moon

cum corde: with the heart

labores solis: an eclipse of the sun

in horam viviere: to live for the moment

in rerum natura: in the nature of things

in tuto esse: in a safe place

ingens aequor: the vast ocean

inter vivos: among the living

januae mentis: inlets of knowledge

jenuis clausis: in secret, with closed doors

littera scripta manet: the written letter remains

lux mundi: light of the world

lux vitae: light of life

meo voto: by my wish

mox nox: soon night

multis cum lacrimis: with many tears

ningit: it is snowing

occidui temporis umbra: a shadow at sunset

opinio vana: an illusion

osculum pacis: kiss of peace

papilio: butterfly

par pari refero: tit for tat

per vian dolorosam: the way of sorrows

philtrum: a love potion

pluvia: rain

res rustica: a rural affair

ros marinus: rosemary

semel et semper: once and always

silva: wood or forest

sinus urbis: heart of the city

As always, happy writing!

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Reference: Latin for the Illiterati: a modern guide to an ancient language by Jon R. Stone, second edition 2009.

[sapphicslvtt]

Sit on my lap while I gently tease your clit as you tell me about your day?