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The Vision of Saint Hubert (1890)

— by Franz von Stuck

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In-Game Memorial For Dani Russo

The Tangled Boughs will be holding an OOC memorial for our former FC leader and founder, Dani - AKA Milloux Allard, Violetta Fierlane, T’Many Allowe and others, on Sunday, 8/28, at 6pm EDT at LB Ward 28th in the Amethyst Shallows.

We will be meeting up OOC to share our memories of Dani, admire the fireworks and enjoy each other’s company. Wear your purple and bring your paissa! Even if you weren’t close with Dani, if you have fond memories to share or wish to show your support, you are invited.

With some help, I’ve put together a memorial carrd in tribute to Dani. It includes the details of our memorial, a place to submit stories and screencaps, and links to charities that Dani supported or were suggested by her mother.

https://tributetodani.carrd.co/

Hope to see you there!

- Etienne

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In-Game Memorial For Dani Russo

The Tangled Boughs will be holding an OOC memorial for our former FC leader and founder, Dani - AKA Milloux Allard, Violetta Fierlane, T’Many Allowe and others, on Sunday, 8/28, at 6pm EDT at LB Ward 28th in the Amethyst Shallows.

We will be meeting up OOC to share our memories of Dani, admire the fireworks and enjoy each other’s company. Wear your purple and bring your paissa! Even if you weren’t close with Dani, if you have fond memories to share or wish to show your support, you are invited.

With some help, I’ve put together a memorial carrd in tribute to Dani. It includes the details of our memorial, a place to submit stories and screencaps, and links to charities that Dani supported or were suggested by her mother.

https://tributetodani.carrd.co/

Hope to see you there!

- Etienne

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In-Game Memorial For Dani Russo

The Tangled Boughs will be holding an OOC memorial for our former FC leader and founder, Dani - AKA Milloux Allard, Violetta Fierlane, T’Many Allowe and others, on Sunday, 8/28, at 6pm EDT at LB Ward 28th in the Amethyst Shallows.

We will be meeting up OOC to share our memories of Dani, admire the fireworks and enjoy each other's company. Wear your purple and bring your paissa! Even if you weren't close with Dani, if you have fond memories to share or wish to show your support, you are invited.

With some help, I've put together a memorial carrd in tribute to Dani. It includes the details of our memorial, a place to submit stories and screencaps, and links to charities that Dani supported or were suggested by her mother.

https://tributetodani.carrd.co/

Hope to see you there!

- Etienne

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A sad announcement.

Dani Russo, @snarksonomy , known on FFXIV as Milloux Allard/ @aethersmoke-and-ash, Violetta Fierlane/ @violetcuriosity, T'Many Allowe/ @tams-catte, and others, has passed away. Dani was the former leader of the Ashen Enclave FC and the head and founder of the Tangled Boughs. She organized many public events over the years, founded Crystal’s first Duskcord, and was also a well-known moderator of the Balmung RP Network. She will be remembered as an amazing artist, leader, organizer, and most importantly, a wonderful friend.

I am devastated, as I’m sure many of you are. Dani has been one of my closest friends for the better part of 5 years, and nothing I can think to say feels adequate to express my grief. When I think of the hard work she has put into her FC and the FFXIV community in general, I am overwhelmed at the prospect of trying to share this news with all of the people she has touched. Her warmth, humor, and eye for beauty will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. I can’t believe she’s gone.

I have left a private note to Dani’s family about how beloved she was by her online community and extended an offer to help memorialize her, however, I do not expect to hear back quickly, if at all. It is important to give her family space in this time of loss, as the handling of her online presence and online friends are probably the last thing on their minds right now. I will give updates if I get any news on this front. That being said, while I’ve found and confirmed her obituary, it did not contain details and I do not have further information on her passing. While those who were close to her knew that Dani struggled with her health for the last few years, this loss is still very much unexpected, and her family may choose not to disclose more. Let us focus instead on being here for one another and sharing all our good memories of Dani.

Dani has touched so many lives. She always took time to get to know people and their characters, remember their interests and jokes, and made them feel special and included. As her frequent collaborator and close friend, I know how much it meant to her to make connections and run events for this community. She worked endlessly to make sure others were having fun.

Her reach and impact on the Balmung community are farther than I realized.  I’ve been overwhelmed with all of the love and stories I’ve heard so far, and I know I’ll hear more. Because of this, I do intend to eventually put together something more public-facing in her honor so that we can share our stories and memories of her - probably during The Rising. The summer fireworks were always a time of reflection for her character Milloux, and that seems like an appropriate time. For now, though, I am heartbroken and sorry to be the one to share this news.

Look after yourselves and your health. Enjoy goofy, weird jokes and strange beauty, embrace your unique tastes and interests, and be strong and firm in your convictions. These are the things Dani always helped me to do.

Thank you.

- Etienne “Eti” Clairemont

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@rivuletpaper on instagram

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When you threaten 'sexy chocobo' as an All Saint's costume as a snarky joke, eventually you're going to have to go through with it.

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‘Biddlestone Garden’ by Linda Yvonne

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Join the Tangled Boughs for Port & Poetry!

Where:  Spiritfall Hollow - Lavender Beds - Ward 23 - Plot 28 When: Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 9PM EDT Server: Balmung - Crystal DC

Join the Tangled Boughs for a cozy night of sharing poetry and fine drinks as the nights grow longer and lovely words can be spun together in front of a crackling fire.

Port & Poetry Night is a social event for amateur poetry lovers and the poetry curious. Come share your favorite poems or original works in a welcoming circle, or simply enjoy the poetry readings of others. Enjoy the trappings of the intellectual elite - port, fancy cheeses, and fancier clothes - in an unpretentious and judgement free setting.

This event is not a performance venue, but rather a gathering for anyone with an interest, love, or curiosity about poetry.

Details:

- Fun and fancy clothing is encouraged but not required. - For those who wish to read, please bring 1 - 3 poems. They do not have to be original works, but be sure to credit any original authors either IC or OOCly. - We gently request that participants not bring song lyrics, or any lewd or graphically violent content. Keep things PG-13. Contemporary poetry is allowed and encouraged. Please use pre-written work rather than freestyling. - Contact Etienne Clairemont for any question regarding content, and to be placed on the list of readers during the event. For more information about the Tangled Boughs, visit us at: http://tangled-boughs.carrd.co

@crystalxivrp​ @balmungrp​, @ffxiv-crystal-rp​

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VERDE ESMERALDA by JUANVEL

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Library in Chantilly, castle near Paris, France by Babette S.

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but in my heart of hearts…

★彡store

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The Poison Garden

Established in 2005 by the Duchess of Northumberland. The garden contains over 100 deadly and hallucinogenic plants. 

’I wondered why so many gardens around the world focused on the healing power of plants rather than their ability to kill… I felt that most children I knew would be more interested in hearing how a plant killed, how long it would take you to die if you ate it and how gruesome and painful the death might be.’

-The Duchess of Northumberland 

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(via Chapel Windows Print by keesandme on Etsy)

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