#zenjestrr

[blackjackkent]

blackjackkent: "A name I did not expect to hear again, least of all from the mouth of an old friend." "Friend, yes. And more." DID YOU FUCK THE DRAGON, BALDURAN

@zenjestrr: yes

zenjestrr: they were lovers

blackjackkent: wait seriously

zenjestrr: yes lmao I'm serious

blackjackkent: holy shit lmao

zenjestrr: should totally do a run where you fuck the Emperor with a dragonborn to let him relive the magic

blackjackkent: lolololol

zenjestrr: hope someone does fanart of The Emperor and Ansur like Donkey and Dragon from Shrek

blackjackkent: god

blackjackkent: i mean i guess dragons can take humanoid form too iirc?

zenjestrr: yes

zenjestrr: they can shapeshift

blackjackkent: although where's the excitement in that some might say I guess XD

blackjackkent: "Friend, yes. And more. Until you killed me." Wyll> [caught in an involuntary wheel pose and about to suffer a brain hemmorhage] Now we don't have time to unpack all that

[oldxenomorph]

top 5 fictional races/ancestries/species

top 5/top 10 anything.

xenomorphs (alien) MY BELOVEDS. MY SWEEITIES. MY DARLINGS. tries to hold them all in my arms. 😭 really a no-brainer considering my url lmao. i first watched alien and aliens when i was around 8. the formative impact h.r. giger's artwork and the xenomorph design had on little me was truly life changing. they will always be my favorites. i just think they're so beautiful, i was really glad when covenant got back to their original design. but i also love different variations like the queens, the deacon in prometheus, the neomorph in covenant, even the red ones i've seen from the comics. i give them each a lil kiss on their heads.

the reapers (mass effect) wouldn't be here without our favorite sentient starships that harvest organic life in the galaxy every 50,000 years. i love the design of the ships, of reaper technology itself, and their sound design. i think they are one of the best things about the mass effect series. some of my favorite moments are the ones involving the reapers: talking to soveriegn in me1, the reaper iff mission in me2, the opening of me3, menae/tuchanka/rannoch/thessia priority missions in me3. the leviathan dlc was my favorites because of that delicious reaper lore. i'm also a control ending apologist.

the outer ones/great old ones (cthulhu mythos) on one hand, you know how ol' howard phillips lovecraft was. but on the other, without him we wouldn't get the reapers, or the great ones in bloodborne, or even cosmic horror as a genre. that's why the outer ones/gread old ones are free real estate for everyone to use and as they see fit. it's been nearly a century since they were first written, i'm more interested in seeing how other folks (especially those of us who are othered in some way) interpret them. also they're an important part of the emperor's story (they're her literal family), so they deserve a place in this list.

tsimisce (vampire: the masquerade) me? liking creepy, inhuman, eldritch vampires? shocking. every time i've played v:tm with friends, i've always created a tsimisce. i love them, i think they are delightfully strange and creepy and lend themselves to the creativity of the player in just how weird they can get. i know the lore surrounding them in a mess at the moment (i mostly adhere to v20 rules and i haven't been paying attention to any of the new stuff but i hear things), but i also do love the history and internal politics of the clan from previous versions. everyone and everything's a mess, i love it. also thee dracula is canonically a tsimisce in v:tm and dracula is one of my favorite genders.

elvhen (dragon age) the dragon age lore is a mess and sometimes the writing is really clunky in typical bioware fashion, but i do really enjoy the elvhen. especially all the ancient elvhen that we've met that survived the collapse of the veil. (i've based my inquisitor on this with a little more eldritch seasoning and i've grown quite fond of her. i'm gonna miss playing her in da4, whenever that happens.... if that happens.) also inquisitor ameridan, i wish we had more time with him, but alas.

[jicklet]

Morrigan Dragon Age, Joker Persona, Shepard Mass Effect

(Send me a character and i’ll tell you at least two characters I ship them with)

Morrigan: Hmm, only different Wardens is probably cheating huh. Still, my faves are female Amell (with the Warden starting off in starry eyed admiration and it developing beyond that), and male Cousland (because the idea that you could become prince consort or any of these other things but instead nah, fuck all your responsibilities you're gonna follow after your hot Shrek girlfriend, that's just fantastic). Non-warden, Leliana, in this sort of way.

Joker Persona: Who DON'T I ship him with (the adults). Him and Akechi are just so impressively fucked up it goes all the way around to funny, especially with like *waves hand at all the other possible options that could actually be healthy.* With Ryuji, because he's just so goddamn dedicated and maybe they should smooch about it. Makoto for total power couple. Although, shockingly, she may have been surpassed as my favorite for in-game romance by Haru, I have a real soft spot for the relationship they build. Emphasis on soft, especially with the time of year you actually start her confidant, just getting to spend time with her in these quiet gentle moments on the roof is just so sweet, and the idea of going on supporting her as she goes on to build her cafes, with everything Joker's learned about coffee too, its just, aww.

Shepard: For non-romanceables, Gianna Parasini is delightful, and I have a soft spot for Shiala.

For the romances, Kaidan melts me. He'll be the support they need, but he's still got that core of integrity that draws a line he won't cross, even for them, and I like that no matter how in love he is, he keeps that part of himself. And they both get the other to loosen up a little, there's an aspect of them both humanizing each other.

With Miranda is fascinating because she's such a mirror to Shepard, they clash and push and make each other better. And with everyone else, there's an aspect of Shepard carrying the weight of things while they're supporting them at it, but Miranda doesn't let them do that for her.

I also have a soft spot for Steve, by the time they meet Shepard is so tired and giving so much of himself away, him and Steve kinda get the other to slow down and take care of themselves and it's sweet.

[messmers]

birth

THANK!!! <3 ^_^

[bioticmindtrick]

3 . 9 . 13 . 17 . 23 . 27

1. Tell us about your Tav! Name, class and subclass, race, pronouns. Do you have a headcanon for where they're from? Their family? Are they a Dark Urge? Or did you choose an Origin Character? Was it an easy decision?

My character is named Valeira, who is a Tiefling Warlock--pronouns she/her. I'm still trying to work on headcanon stuff, but she's a noble from Baldur's Gate. She is not the Dark Urge.

It was a pretty easy decision to make a custom character, instead of playing an Origin. I don't usually go for Origin characters like that, at least not right away. Much prefer being able to make who I want.

3. Has your Character been using their illithid powers?

Outside of using the console to free Shadowheart, no. She doesn't really trust the powers, and finds the sensation of using them unpleasant.

9. Do you have a favorite member of the Tiefling Refugees? Is it the same as your Character's?

My favorite is probably Mol.

My character would probably really like Zevlor. She'd like that it seems he's doing what he can to help fellow Tieflings, even her experience isn't fully similar to the refugees.

13. Do you have a favorite character from the Underdark? Is it the same as your Character's?

My favorite character might be Sovereign Spaw, its an interesting character. Not sure about who my character would like.

17. What does your Character think of Withers?

She's very curious as to why Withers is tagging along. Wither's gives off the impression of knowing more than they're letting on, and Valeira finds it frustrating.

23. What are your Character's thoughts on the dream visitor?

First thought would be that she already has someone in her head, she doesn't need someone else. Also really doesn't trust what connection they might have to the tadpole, even if they're supposedly providing protection.

27. Who ended up in your Character's most used party?

Most used party was: Gale, Shadowheart, and Karlach.

Karlach was generally a pleasant person to have around, had no problem being in someone's face during a fight, and another Tiefling.

Shadowheart was interesting, and ultimately the romance choice...and a decent healer if needed.

Gale was just really useful with all the spells.

Still kind of working on headcanon stuff.

[dichotomy7343]

1, 3, 11, 22, 24

1.: Who was your first starter Pokemon? Squirtle.

3.: Favorite starter? Hard call, but a nostalgia boost puts it at Squirtle I think.

11.: List your top 6 favorite Pokemon. Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Mewtwo, Nidoking, Zapdos.

22.: If you were a gym leader, what would your typing/theme be? Probably Fire.

24.: Favorite Pokemon game? Heart Gold.

[casecous]

i was tagged by @slettlune thank you!!

~ rules: answer and tag nine people you want to get to know better and/or catch up with.

favourite colour: green! as everyone cheekily guesses when they see my accessories

last song: На заре by Alyans...I was listening to one of my misc non-english playlists at the gym

currently reading: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson. Really enjoying it, hope I finish. Also started The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin a while back and was really enjoying it, but unfortunately haven't picked it back up. I plan to though!!

currently watching: uhhh in the middle of the bear s2 but mostly trying to watch movies and finish some challenges on letterboxd I started years ago

currently craving: I have been craving a pandan or ube pastry of some sort since I saw them last weekend and didn't end up getting one, but not really anything at the moment.

coffee or tea: I love both but I drink coffee every day and tea only occasionally

hobby to try: I never really learned how to sew beyond basic stuff, so maybe that. Would also love to be able to woodwork, but it scares me

tagging with no pressure: @gallantpig @disequilibria @roguecritter @hexblooddruid @hangingfromchandeliers @chumqueen @zenjestrr @annakie @queennymeria

[mishikaiya]

Tagged by @ocheeva to make a poll of five of my favourite characters.

Rules: make a poll with five of your all time favourite characters and then tag five people to do the same. See which character is everyone's favourite.

Tagging @unviincible @zenjestrr @thetinyshiloh @shadowofveils aaaaand @trivialrealities

[sunnidaydreamer]

Played Baldur's Gate 3 with @zenjestrr last night and I'm already planning more playthroughs XD

[brokentripod]

Alright, who's not dead? Sound off.

(old friends and/or mutuals that popped up when I typed in the alphabet: @swamiswampy, @momhatstudios, @celestialcow, @thegr8mattsby, @streetfightinman, @baristaboy, @dutchster, @fuckyeahtf2, @heartscale, @knivesschau, @lesbianshepard, @strawberryrain, @zenjestrr, @zetyatta, not exhaustive list)

[blackjackkent]

@thedarkstrategist replied to your post “Am looking back through my Rakha liveblog and I...”:

I swear you did?? Is tumblr just being weird

​I thought I did too but I have looked very hard and can't find it so maybe we're just thinking of when Hector did it. 🤔

@zenjestrr replied to your post “Am looking back through my Rakha liveblog and I...”:

we definitely talked about it and the parallels between it and reject!Durge. is the ox not showing up @ Rivington?

Yeah, I think we must have talked about it in general terms but not specific, and my brain just checked it off without doing it, lol.

Since my saves are scrambled I have no idea if it would have shown up or not, but it looks like (according to the wiki) it should still show up in act 3 if i didn't talk to it in act 2 and i should still be able to get its weird bloodsoaked vision thing. So I'll set up my replay to make sure that happens. I was bummed thinking i missed showing it to rakha at all bc that seems like big Durge content. XD

[sunnidaydreamer]

@zenjestrr

Enter the void

[bioticmindtrick]

2, 4, 8, 13, 14

Thanks for asking!

2. Which Dragon Age game is your favorite so far?

That's tough. Think I have to go with Origins. As much as I like the other games, I like how everything comes together the most in Origins.

4. What does your worldstate look like going into DAV?

So, this is why I really need to finish my replay of Inquisition. I don't remember all the choices/options, and for some reason Keep doesn't have it saved.

From what I can recall: Leliana became Divine; pretty certain I didn't disband the Inquisition.

8. What faction are you most excited to learn more about?

Probably the Veil Jumpers. Just having no idea what that means, or what they do exactly.

13. What's one thing you've seen confirmed so far that you're a fan of?

Pretty sure this was confirmed: That the game is going back to probably smaller, more detailed areas. Not that I hate open world or large explore-able areas, but I didn't feel like they really served Inquisition well and made the game less interesting to replay.

14. What's one thing you've seen confirmed so far that you're NOT a fan of?

Probably having one less companion with you at a time.

[mishikaiya]

Nine People You'd Like to Know Better

Tagged by @thetinyshiloh; thanks, love!

3 Ships Shepard X Garrus Vakarian - Friends to lovers babeyyyy. When I first entered the Inuyasha fandom I was an Inuyasha X Kagome person but fell down the Seshoumaru X Kagome ship hole when the fanfics I were finding interested me more. And let's go with Rogue X Gambit because I still get feral over that from when my uncle would recount their relationship to me growing up.

First Ship The first one I remember is Cloud X Tifa from Final Fantasy VII. And I'm in this one for life. Have I said I am such a friends to lovers sucker? It's a recurring theme.

Last Song Different Sun by BUZZ is in my headphones right now as I go through my Discover Weekly playlist by Spotify. So first time hearing it but thoroughly enjoying it.

Currently Reading Hoo boy. I am reading so many at a time lately. Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek, Dragonfall by L.R. Lam, Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate by Forthright, Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto, Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto, Dune by Frank Herbert, Daughter of the Moon by Sue Lynn Tan, So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole, and Drag Me Up by R.M. Virtues.

Last Film My friend and I re-watched Godzilla (2014) the other night. I really love that one.

Currently Craving Some sort of ice cream with candy in it.

I tag (but only if you want to of course): @soothinghymn @licoricefern @jauffre @astrangedoor @shadowofveils @jaxi-the-dragonborn @margomadisons @unviincible @zenjestrr

[sunnidaydreamer]

@zenjestrr

[blackjackkent]

@zenjestrr replied to your post “Per @zenjestrr's recommendation, we're dropping...”:

Minthara hates Lolth and mentions it in dialogue so i see this as Lolth fucking with her by giving her powers anyway, as a reminder that she'll never be free of her

​Interesting!

The only place I've heard her mention Lolth so far was in her dialogue with the jailers when she was being mindwiped -

Minthara: “Queen of Spiders, I beseech of you the strength to destroy my foes.” Jasin: “Lolth cannot hear you. She has forsaken you.” Sumera: “There are no gods left to you, Minthara. You are alone.”

So I took that to mean that she had been a devout follower before the Absolute found her. Guess I will have to wait for further information on that. XD

(That is a pretty funny interpretation though. XD )