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HIATUS NOTICE

lol probably not surprising at this point. uni, and general life things, are kinda crazy atm. I’m gonna be hopping on as and when I can / want to. but, right now, writing is wayy down my priority list. 

thanks for understanding and being patient with me rn :) 

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as much as dorian complained about the state of the southern climate, and the dreary ferelden weather. this, by far, was the worst of them all. aside from, perhaps, the worst of the snow regions. but crestwood? with it’s perpetual drizzle, the cold rain that seemed to seep through every layer of clothing the altus wore, leaving a chill that shook him to his core. his hair, usually perfectly coiffed, was now sodden with rain, and sticking to his forehead. the waterlogged grassland leaving his boots and the tail end of his cloak caked in mud. not to mention the fact that the land was also ridden with shambling corpses this whole situation was utterly disgusting.

it was clear that the altus was not enjoying himself. far from it. the sour look on his features was almost an exact copy of varric’s expression. 

          ❝ mmhm? and how will setting up camp make things any better? ❞ the altus hummed, his tone utterly oosing sarcasm as he glanced over to the dwarf. raising an eyebrow slightly, he shot the other a  pointed look.

          ❝ it just means that we’re going to be stuck here for longer. ❞

@altusmage || Accepting || [X] || Dorian Pavus “Well, might as well get comfortable. This is as good a place to die as any.”

“Oh, come now, Sparkler.” he spoke aloud as the cold rain pattered on their head in the cold Ferelden weather, “I am sure we could die in a much better place than this backwater place.” He didn’t want to end up like the grotesque walking corpses that they found along the way.

Varric was not enjoying Crestwood by any means, and it was pretty clear on his face right now. He was hoping they would stumble on a place to camp, that way they could get out of the mucky hell hole. He just really hated being outdoors, along with many other things, but the list was too long to count off at this time. Varric just sometimes felt that the outdoors was out to get him, make him find new reasons to hate it more, this place helped those reasons rather quickly.

“Tell ya what,” he he folded his arms against himself while faintly shivering “If you can get Inky here to find a campsite quickly, I will be sure to add all your best qualities to my next story around the table. Making you the star of the story.” he gave the mage a hopeful grin. He truly did enjoy the company that was brought along the way, Dorian always seemed to add that extra bit of light to one’s day. 

Even in the gloomy, blight forsaken, pit of a village area.

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LEAVE “NIGHTMARE” IN MY INBOX AND I’LL WRITE A NIGHTMARE MY MUSE HAS ABOUT YOURS.

Send “WAKE UP” for the reverse! Bonus: have your muse wake mine up in the middle of it.

Requested by anonymous.

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I must confess, this is uncharted territory for me.

To have someone who loves so unconditionally, who cares without suspicion, who smiles so freely.

I’m terrified and elated, nervous but thrilled. Contradictions are something I’m used to, but not to this extent.

I’m trying not to let my natural suspicion get in the way, let my nerves ruin this, but I fear a misstep might run me off this ledge.

Although, it’s ignorant to think that. You’ve made it clear I couldn’t simply ruin this in one move, but that does little to scare these feelings away.

I know I’ve said it a thousand times, but I’ll say it a thousand more so you truly understand.

I love you.

K.J.F

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PSA. uni is kicking my ass againn so I’m 100% gonna be, like, slow / low activity for the foreseeable future. thank u for being patient with me and my replies as life happens 😊

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when both you and your RP partner sucks at plotting

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Hello! How are you?

moving from one crisis to another as elegantly as I can 

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NAME 10 COMFORT FILMS / SHOWS & TAG 10 PEOPLE.

in no particular order; 

the devil wears prada (2006)

the addams family (1991) & the addams family values (1993)

queer eye (2018-present)

crimson peak (2015)

rosencrantz and guildenstern are dead (1990)

dragonheart (1996)

the princess bride (1987)

dark shadows (2012)

eragon (2006) - even though it deviates from the book a lot >.>

interview with a vampire (1994)

BONUS / HONOURABLE MENTIONS: because I can’t just pick 10. my comfort films are a mix of teen nonsense / romance, fantasy, and gothy / vampy-ness and I need to represent all of themm;

bram stoker’s dracula (1992)

mean girls (2004)

hook (1991)

the princess diaries (2001)

pirates of the caribbean: the curse of the black pearl (2003)

10 things I hate about you (1999)

merlin (2008 bbc series)

aaand uhh it probably doesn’t count here cause it’s youtube, but the outside xbox / xtra dnd campaign is a big feel good series for me.

tagged by. @chaotiicgoods tagging. eeeeh steal it?

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SWORD AND SORCERY III. 

@lavellan-strong​ asked ;  "Charging into every problem is not how we should solve things." - Dirthvaren (Inquisitor)

          ❝ oh, I quite agree with that. there are other ways of going about things, rather than relying on brute force, you don’t need to tell me that.❞ the necromancer hummed, shooting a glance over to the inquisitor. no, dorian certainly didn’t consider himself to be one to charge in headfirst without some sort of a plan, unless such spontaneity was called for or there were no other options.

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Sword and Sorcery III

"A chest standing unprotected in the middle of the room. That's not suspicious or anything..."

"Charging into every problem is not how we should solve things."

"You could try to seduce them..."

"How much do you want to bet a demon or devil is involved?"

"A magical portal. Lovely."

"A cult is planning on waking an ancient deity."

"I found a map!"

"Do not touch!"

"I have an arrow with their name on it."

"You have my sword and my shield."

"Feel like doing a little dungeon delving?"

"There are good dragons, evil dragons and neutral ones; but they are ALL selfish and greedy."

"Is there something wrong, human?"

"Never trust an elf."

"What are you, some sort of pixie?"

"Sorry. Didn't mean to stare. Never seen one of your kind before."

"My axe is razor sharp."

"I'm not sure you can lift my hammer."

"Anyone got a healing potion?"

"I got a bad feeling about this..."

"Let us go carousing!"

"Adventure? Did someone say ADVENTURE?"

*growls*

"Anywhere else and you would be hung until dead for that..."

"Sorcery is not welcome in these lands."

"Might want to keep yourself hooded."

"I might have stabbed someone."

"I found something on the floor..."

"I don't trust this guy."

"I need a favor."

"Are you the local exterminator?"

"It's going to be cold tonight. Perhaps we should share a bedroll."

"Is the door locked?"

"I lost my weapon."

"We aren't going to survive this, are we?"

"Never say die."

"What kind of adventurer carries a lute?"

"You're bleeding."

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theharellan​:

He leaned in his saddle to look over the cliffs, eyes skirting the shoreline. Dorian was right: it was a treacherous drop. The tides would sooner dash you against the rocks than cushion your fall, and from this height it was unlikely they would be any more hospitable than solid ground. And yet, he could not bring himself to summon a fraction of Dorian’s concern.

“No, not particularly,” he answered. “We are bound to walk into a dozen more dangers before the day is spent. All considered, this may be the safest you will be all day.” No smile worked its way through Solas’ lips to indicate his jest, his voice as measured and considered as when they swapped methods of magic. “If it is of any comfort: falling is not so terrible as you may think. In the right circumstance, it may even be invigorating.”

“And a second point for consideration,” he added, tone twisted with a hint of mirth, “the subject of our game.” Solas nodded towards the puffins nested below, wings spread over their brood, as attentive as Dorian was to the edge, though not defined by it. In a few months’ time their young would dance in the waves as though they had been born to them. “They have seen fit to raise a family upon the cliffs, so I see no reason to worry about passing over them.”

his fellow mage’s response only prompted a baffled look to cross the altus’ face. the tugging of brows and the slight pursing of lips, coupled with a short huff of bemusement, only served to illustrate his confusion at that. 

          ❝ you know, sometimes I really don’t understand you.❞ dorian mused, though the comment was entirely good-natured. really though; the suggestion that the unpleasant sensation of falling could be exciting was something he wholeheartedly disagreed with. the sickening lurch in the pit of your stomach, the dizziness, the heartbeat ringing in your ears — who in their right mind would find that entertaining? nothing could convince the necromancer that it would be a fun experience. although, he would admit one thing, falling wasn’t so terrible when compared to the landing. it was the landing that, more often than not, did the damage. but still, landing in the swirling wrath of the ocean bellow or against the jagged rocks was not ideal. and certainly not a nice thought. 

raising a brow slightly, the altus followed solas’ gaze, very briefly glancing over the edge to see the birds nesting on the ledges bellow them. a slight hum escaped his lips as he quickly drew his eyes once more to the path before them. 

         ❝ yes, but there is one major difference between us. I am not a puffin.❞ he countered, a twisting of humour to the tevinter’s tone, despite his evident discomfort at their current situation.         ❝ it is not in my nature to find comfort in a cliff face.❞

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dragon age: inquisition locations

⤷ the fallow mire - the den

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TheArtOfTheMask

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~ Signet-Ring in the Form of a Coiled Sea Serpent. Place of origin: Asia Minor Date: 1st century B.C. Material: Gold, almandine.

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WHAT IS YOUR SEDUCTION STYLE?

the charmer.  you’re a master at intimate conversation and verbal enticement. you seduce with words, by getting people to open up to you. by establishing this deep connection quickly, people fall under your power. and then you’ve got them exactly where you want them!

tagged by. stolen from. @honnleathrose​ tagging. steal it. 

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bitches be like “im a writer” and then don’t write anything for 8 months