# guide &͟&͟⠀guardian ...

[goosesartblog]

and other lies to tell yourself (ID under cut. it’s a long one)

[ID: A digital fan-comic for Sky: Children of the Light. The first panel sets the scene: a once-homely room, now in ruin, washed in a blue light. Two figures sit huddled beneath a table. The first, the Nesting Guide, and the second is their mentee: dressed similarly to the Guide, with short-cropped hair and a chime hanging off their belt, the Stalwart Apprentice sits in their mentor’s lap. The second panel is a close-up of the Nesting Guide’s face over the Apprentice’s shoulder, sweat running down their face as the apprentice says “Umma, I’m scared”. The next panel shows the extent of their fear, eyes haggard behind their glasses, trying to bury their face in the Guide’s clothing. The Guide responds, saying “I know, little one.”

The next panel shows the Stalwart Apprentice’s hand wrapped around the Guide’s cloak, gripping it with fear as a growl rings out. “Umma,” they start, before being cut off. “Teth told me something, when I was younger.” Says the Nesting Guide. Their face is shown, afraid but set. Teth, the Forest Elder, is then shown standing with the hand up, feeling the raindrops. “I’d asked them how they never get hurt, when we walked in the rain.” Continues the Nesting Guide. “They said that every member of the kingdom had a spot, somewhere in the forest, where the raindrops would never touch them. It was only a matter of finding it.”

The next panel shows the Guide with tired eyes, pressing their Apprentice’s face into their shoulder. The source of the blue light, which was once to their right, is now almost head-on. “I think you have a spot like that.” they say.

The last panel is a wide shot of the room, showing the destruction. Pieces of broken architecture are strewn around, and the back wall is half-missing. The room, and the two inhabiting it, are now completely shrouded in red.

The Guide finished their sentence: “In my arms.” /End ID.]

[thegoldendoorknob]

RF Guardians of Azuma general tips (Spoiler-Free)

Copying my advice I made for reddit for any GoA community here too-

I updated it because reddit blew up my tips post for a few minutes and scared me lol

Story Tips

Kai, Ikaruga, Kanata, Clarice, and the other Protagonist are unlocked late in the story, so if you're having trouble raising Kai's bond, or you can only find him at night, you aren't far enough in the main quest yet. It seems like a few characters have bond levels locked behind this too, like Mauro...

The main quest expects you to level up towns once or twice before leaving, so you can get an early start before you hit that point, if you want. The 4 Villages are set up to encourage specific builds, from what I've noticed:

Spring - Farming plots

Summer - Shops

Autumn - Rice, Barns

Winter - Fruit, Fishing

Press the R3 button (right stick) or T-Key to switch to overhead view in building mode to make edits much easier.

If you hold down the button (A | X | Left Shift Key) after deleting an object in this mode, you can quickly delete anything you move the cursor over -Odd-Implement-7045

When you are in build mode, the day timer is stopped. Your RP still recharges when you're in build mode, so if you want to get some early levels for Drum Dance without eating food, you can.

When the quest says 'Pray at the Kagura Shrines' after the winter village, the shrines are on these turtle-shaped islands in the sky, not the village shrines. [Thanks AdDecent7641!]

Speaking of, monsters on islands with a tall red tower on them will be around 40-50, since they're involved with a quest later in the game.

There's some parts of the main quest where they'll stop you until you cook something specific or tame an animal. So far I've had to tame a Buffamoo, Cluckadoodle, and a Wolf.*

*You can use Fubuki and Kurama for that quest instead of the Cluckadoole and Wolf, apparently! They even have flavor text if you do -asteriuszenith

Bosses also have weapon weaknesses and elemental weaknesses based on the free weapon and divine instrument they gave you for the region earlygame. Think of it like a Zelda game; whatever tool you picked up, they expect you to use later. It's always possible to go against the flow, though the lost bonus damage is pretty noticeable this time. The weapon weakness (first icon) and elemental weakness (second) will pop up above the boss's health bar when they are hit by them.

Boss dark attacks will slam the party for big damage. I thought I was underleveled my first death, but no, it was the dark element alone blowing up my party. Maybe invest in Dark Defense equipment when you get close to level 50.

Perfect dodging an attack before attacking lets you deal big damage to enemies and boss stun bars. You also charge a lot of spirit gauge by doing them

Suzu is really easy to level bond up on and doesn't faint, so she's a great team buffer for most of the game.

If you're indecisive about who to party, I ran Suzu-Iroha-Ulalaka for almost the ENTIRE game and rarely ever had to equip them to keep up. In the lategame whenever Ulalaka was unavailable, I used Yachio as a substitute until she returned, but any healer is probably fine really.

You won't have access to Monster Barns until you complete Autumn Village, so you may want to chat your favorite characters to Bond lv1 and take them out for a spin until you reach that point. You can check their personal skills by switching to them on the Equipment menu and pressing Y | Square | X | X Key

On that note, when you unlock the 'back row' after Winter Village, the back row gains passive exp. Good for grinding characters and monsters!

Some decorations show random stats like STR, these will increase your stats when you place them in the towns! Later decorations can raise them like quite a lot, so they may be fun to experiment with. Each unique deco can only raise that stat ONCE, so duplicates won't raise the stat again. You can check what town it needs to be placed in, and if you already placed one by looking at the highlighted symbol in the crafting menu. -Haktarius

Speaking of- some decorations also need to be placed in specific villages to get their buffs. They show this with flower icons on the side in the crafting screen. -KainYusanagi

Try to pace yourself- the bond and character locks suck, but this game is deceptively long and easy to burn out on if you rush. To give you an idea- there's roughly 16 to 17 dungeons total over the course of the entire game. 4 for the seasons, 6 for the story after, another 4, then 2-3 more.

General Tips

A lot of recipes are locked behind Frog Statues, make sure you grab any you come across.

In later village levels, they'll unlock more fields for you to build on top of.

If you use the first person bow scope with the Summer Treasure equipped on top of a harvestable crop, it will sickle the crop without using any rp!

If you dash just before falling off a ledge, you maintain that dash speed through the air for GREAT air-time. This is especially helpful and fun when you get the winter sacred treasure.

Negative trait villagers will lower your town stats- evict the ones with only negative traits whenever you can.

A good time to evict negative villagers is right before the day ends- on the next day, if there's any empty slots, 2 or more new villagers will reliably fill them. -Alexaius

It helps to invest a little in logging and mining villagers early on to stockpile materials for builds later.

Fruit trees will always be a plain-colored, green tree. You can find Oranges on some cliffs around the Summer Outskirts and on that small island to the south, Apples behind the purple vines to the west of Spring Village [?], Grapes directly to the right of Autumn Village next to an ore, Chestnuts further to the right side behind all the vine walls, Bamboo shoots are to the right of the castle, and Peaches I don't know where in the overworld they might be, but I found some in a dungeon you unlock after getting Kanata. There's a traveling merchant from higher village levels that can sell saplings later, apparently!

Algester has a visual of my fruit tree directions Here!!

You can find most Golden Vegetable seeds off of islands in the sky, the mushroom master has some gold pumpkin seeds behind his house as an example. You can also buy them off basic seed shops later once a town is leveled enough.

There's a traveling merchant for every region! They will randomly show up next to teleports and appear as a white dot on the map -ego157

Onigiri holes ask for: Onigiri, Salmon Onigiri, Miso Onigiri, Tempura Onigiri, Bonito Flake Onigiri, Greatest Grilled Onigiri (Cook Together with Matsuri) -Haktarius

inkstainedgwyn is starting a Unique Dishes list! You can unlock unique dishes when you are Bond Level 6 with a character.

SEEEECRETSmuahaha has made a simple Gifting Guide for the romanceable characters! Big-Buzz-Jet recently made a more in-depth one Here!

Taming bees for their honey is a pretty good way to make money! Higher level monsters will give you higher level produce for more $$$ as well! -ego157

The DLC swim suits and the default swim suits are different! You can unlock them by reaching bond 2 and inviting them to the waterfall or beach.

Yukata outfits are unlocked on Summer 20th! You get them by attending the firework festival. They can be unlocked a little earlier on Summer 7 if you have Kanata. -Kisaell77, Haddock_Lotus

Higher bond levels also unlock some personal accessories, like Iroha's headband or Kai's mask.

[iteratorsex]

void worms and iterators knew about each other they could be friends. and they could hate on the guardians together

[yourwitchygoblin]

(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Different types of spirit guides & their roles ♥

Actually I must admit I am not the most educated on this topic, however I still do know quite a bit so if anyone has any information that I'm missing out on then feel free to comment and correct me or reblog with corrections and additional information

I also want to say that additionally the spirit guides I talk about here exclude deities like Gods, Goddess, demons, angels, demi-gods and demi-goddesses, or dragons, mer-folk (including sirens and mermaids as well as other sea spirits like selkies), the fae and other known spirits.

Spirit guides are beings that support, protect, and guide us through life’s journey. They can show up in subtle nudges, sudden clarity, dreams, signs, or strong gut feelings—and they each have their own vibe and purpose.

Not all guides stick around forever. Some are here for a lifetime, some for a specific chapter, and some show up, drop a lesson like a cosmic mic, and bounce once their job is done.

🌙Types of Spirit Guides (and what they’re great at)🌙

🕊️Lifelong Guides🕊️

Your main ride-or-die(s). They’ve been with you since birth (or early life), and they usually:

Offer big-picture guidance

Help shape your path

Ground you through spiritual changes They might feel super familiar, like you’ve known them forever—and you probably have, soul-wise.

🦉Lesson Guides / Temporary Guides🦉

They appear when you’re learning something specific or going through a major transformation.

Help you grow and shift

Teach you hard (or soft) lessons

Leave once their purpose is complete You might not even realize they were there until they’re gone and something inside you feels… wiser.

🔥Protector Guides🔥

Here to defend you—especially energetically.

Warn you about unsafe people or spaces

Help block spiritual attacks or curses

Sometimes feel very strong or even intimidating They’re the “don’t mess with my person” type of energy.

🌿Healer Guides🌿

These guides help with emotional, physical, or spiritual healing.

Often step in during illness, grief, or burnout

Might guide you toward helpful people, habits, or spiritual tools

Can be very calm, gentle, and nurturing

🪶Messenger Guides🪶

They help pass along information from your spiritual team, dreams, ancestors, or deities.

Deliver messages, signs, and synchronicities

May work through animals, numbers, dreams, or random “coincidences”

You’ll often feel like something’s trying to tell you something when they’re around

🧚Nature & Elemental Guides🧚

Connected to forests, rivers, animals, or elements like fire, water, air, and earth.

Grounding, inspiring, and deeply connected to nature

May guide you through shadow work, intuition building, or reconnecting with your roots

Great for witchy folks, animists, or pathworkers

My Final Thoughts

Spirit guides come in many forms: animals, ancestors, human-like beings, energy forms, or even abstract symbols

Some people meet their guides through dreams, meditation, automatic writing, or divination

You don’t have to know their names or see them clearly for them to be helping you

Your team changes as you change. Trust that the right guide shows up when needed

They’re not here to control your life. They’re here to support your growth, remind you of your power, and help you find your own way.

[stormingfrost]

Kinda obsessed with the historical context of Rise of the Guardians. Pitch wanting the Dark Ages to come back, which historically was the decline of culture and records. The Guardians rose at the same time as the Renaissance with the rise of culture, knowledge, and science. (Tooth in particular mentions that she hasn’t been out in the field for 440 years, give or take, which would put that smack dab in the middle of the Renaissance) 

The way Pitch doesn’t want the world to change, the way the Guardians change in tune with the world. The way Jack, who lived in has a human in the 17th or 18th century, who lived in the time after the Renaissance and lived witnessing the world all the way to the modern era, is there to show the Guardians how much they missed and how they can further change and improve for the more modern world. These characters are immortal beings who have so much power over the world, it makes so much sense that when they fall and rise in power it impacts the world that they want to influence, for better or for worse. 

[shylyobscene]

rocket raccoon au where he works a minimum wage fast food job and he’s at the end of his rope so he smokes 5 packs a day to cope

[nelkcats]

Parent's Day

Ghosts didn't have a father's or mother's day as such, but they did have a day where they combined both. A day to celebrate your guardians. Humans, Yetis, Amazons or Gods, it was a quiet day to thank them for your ghost adoption.

Dan and Ellie had spent a few years under the halfa's care but at the end of the day they considered him their guardian (although Dan did it reluctantly), so when they heard about Parent's Day they panicked.

They wanted to show Danny that they really appreciated him but a mug or coupons were not enough. In the end after some brainstorming they decided to give him the closest thing to a mug that was in the Realms: Constantine's complete soul.

John Contantine was a very annoying human, they knew this because they heard Danny complain about his paperwork many times. Apparently their father had 99% of his soul but couldn't do anything until he had 100%, and what better gift than to help him get rid of the paperwork? He hated paperwork! It was perfect!

With some help from Clockwork they traveled to DC's dimension, determined to take the last of the hellblazer's soul. Dan wondered if he should steal a star from the dimension while they were there (Danny liked space didn't he?), as an extra gift.

John Constantine was in the middle of explaining the holes in reality to the Justice League when a shiver ran through his body. He had an instant bad feeling.

[dansemacabre]

i read a pinescone fic recently abt wirt being the anti-beast by leading lost children out of the woods and it drove me insane and i suddenly started thinking abt my pinescone early aughts university au and. wirt instinctually leading people away from being lost without realizing. going into psych to become a guidance counselor/therapist. working part time at the library and directing people to the right section- he always seems to have the right recommendation for someone going through a hard time. his lights shine a bit brighter than everyone else’s, and his window on the top floor faces the woods, so anyone in the forest can see campus in the dark and find their way home. he frequents the lost and found- his laundry always seems to spawn socks that his floor mates lost four years ago. he’s always getting stopped by visiting families and freshmen for directions- he thinks he just walks too slow and looks approachable, no matter how much he scowls. he walks shortcuts over hills and through groves of trees and finds the ground below him a bit more worn than normal every time. wirt is a beacon to the lost and hopeless without even knowing it. even when he is at his loneliest, he is always being followed and always being watched.

[x-lee-cya]

UMM????

[raqi-marr]

in the affini compact playing runescape would be banned. there's no floret cut version of it it's just vaporized outright

[lucksea]

havent decided how i want the introduction to go yet but i imagine it would roughly be one of these two

[strwbryfeels]

[astra-ravana]

Animal Spirit Guides

Animal spirit guides, also known as totems or power animals, are spiritual beings believed to embody the essence of a specific animal and offer guidance, protection, and wisdom. Many cultures, particularly those with deep spiritual traditions like Indigenous and shamanic practices, hold the belief that animals can serve as intermediaries between humans and the spirit world. Each animal is thought to bring unique lessons, qualities, and energies to help guide an individual’s personal growth and spiritual journey.

What Are Animal Spirit Guides?

Animal spirit guides are spiritual entities that exist in the metaphysical realm. They are often seen as guardian spirits or teachers that provide wisdom, insight, and support in specific areas of one’s life. These guides can manifest in different ways:

• Physical appearance in the natural world (animals showing up unexpectedly in dreams, visions, or even as real-life encounters)

• Symbolic or energetic representations (such as animals appearing in meditation or dreams)

• Animal archetypes that reflect various aspects of the self, such as strength, intuition, or adaptability.

They serve as messengers, offering lessons based on the unique qualities and symbolism of their species.

How Animal Spirit Guides Work

Animal spirit guides work with humans on a soul level, offering guidance, protection, and support. The relationship with an animal spirit guide is not only about receiving information but also about integrating the qualities of that animal into your own life. Here's how they can work:

• Guidance & Insight: Animal spirit guides often appear when we need assistance with life challenges, offering advice or wisdom related to specific situations or emotional struggles. Their behavior or attributes may reflect the lesson we need to learn.

• Protection: Some animals serve as protectors, guarding against negative energies or helping to ward off harmful influences in your life. They may guide you through personal transformations, helping you build inner strength.

• Power & Transformation: Each animal holds symbolic power, and connecting with a spirit animal can help enhance your own personal power or assist in specific areas of life, such as healing, creativity, or emotional balance.

• Healing: Animals have been associated with healing properties in various traditions. When we connect with an animal spirit, it can bring physical or emotional healing through symbolic energy or influence.

• Teaching & Learning: Animal guides often come to teach lessons, whether it's about patience (turtle), independence (owl), or adaptability (fox). By observing their behavior, you can integrate their wisdom into your life.

The Role of Totems vs. Spirit Guides

In many cultures, the term totem is used interchangeably with animal spirit guide, though there can be a distinction in some traditions:

• Totem: Typically associated with a group or community (e.g., clan or tribe). A totem animal represents the collective energy of a group, and the individuals within that group are thought to share the attributes and teachings of the totem animal.

• Spirit Guide: A spirit guide is more personal and individual. You can have multiple spirit guides throughout your life, each corresponding to different stages or lessons.

Totems may be passed down through generations, while spirit guides are often perceived as dynamic and changing based on an individual’s spiritual evolution.

How to Connect with Animal Spirit Guides

• Dreams: Animal spirit guides often appear in dreams. If an animal keeps appearing or if a dream stands out, take note. You can analyze the animal’s symbolism to understand the lesson it’s bringing.

• Meditation: Quiet your mind and ask for a spirit animal to appear during meditation. Shamanic journeying often involves traveling through different realms to meet an animal guide.

• Observing Animals in Nature: Spending time in nature and paying attention to the animals you encounter can be a way to connect. Animals that repeatedly cross your path may be trying to communicate with you.

• Vision or Intuition: Sometimes, animal spirit guides communicate through intuitive impressions, such as a sudden sense of connection to a specific animal or visualizing the animal in your mind’s eye.

Common Animal Spirit Guides and Their Meanings

Each animal embodies specific qualities that can offer unique wisdom. Below are some examples of common spirit animals and the lessons they teach:

• Bear: Strength, protection, courage, introspection, healing. Bears are often seen as protectors and guides through difficult transformations. They may appear when you need to go within for healing or empowerment.

• Wolf: Loyalty, intuition, intelligence, teamwork, leadership. Wolves often symbolize family or tribal bonds. They can help you embrace your inner wisdom and find your true path, especially when navigating social or group dynamics.

• Eagle: Vision, higher perspective, spiritual growth, freedom. Eagles are associated with a broader, spiritual vision. They remind you to rise above challenges and take the higher path toward enlightenment.

• Spider: Creativity, patience, opportunity, esoteric knowledge. Spiders stand for creation as well as the darker aspects of our nature. They tell us that we too can manifest and seize the moments in our lives.

• Owl: Wisdom, intuition, mystery, foresight. Owls are often seen as messengers of the unknown, bringing clarity and insight, especially when something hidden or unseen needs to be revealed.

• Fox: Adaptability, cleverness, agility, stealth. Foxes represent being resourceful and adaptable, often appearing when you need to think outside the box or adjust your approach to a situation.

• Snake: Transformation, healing, shedding old skin, rebirth. Snakes are symbols of personal growth and transformation. They encourage letting go of the past and evolving into a new version of yourself.

• Lion: Courage, leadership, strength, protection. Lions embody personal power and confidence, often guiding individuals to take charge of their lives and lead with bravery.

• Butterfly: Metamorphosis, change, lightness of being. Butterflies symbolize personal transformation and the beauty of change, reminding you to embrace periods of growth.

• Deer: Gentleness, sensitivity, grace, intuition. Deer are seen as messengers of peace and humility. They encourage you to live with gentleness and sensitivity to the world around you.

• Hawk: Focus, vision, alertness, messengers. Hawks are symbols of focused energy and clarity, urging you to stay alert and pay attention to signs and messages from the universe.

Integrating Animal Spirit Guides into Your Life

• Honor Your Animal Guides: Once you identify your animal spirit guides, acknowledge and honor them through rituals, offerings, or prayers. This can strengthen the bond and show your respect for their wisdom.

• Ask for Guidance: Whenever you need direction, call upon your animal spirit guides to offer clarity. Meditate on their qualities and ask how you can embody those traits in your daily life.

• Create Sacred Space: Set up a small altar with representations of your spirit animal—such as statues, pictures, or crystals—to invoke their presence.

• Be Open to Change: Animal spirit guides can change as you grow spiritually. Stay open to new guides that may appear at different stages of your life.

Animal spirit guides are powerful spiritual allies, offering wisdom, guidance, and protection. By connecting with and honoring these guides, you can gain insights into your own life, strengthen your personal growth, and deepen your connection to nature and the spiritual realms. Whether you work with one guide or several, each animal brings its own unique set of lessons to help you navigate the complexities of life.

[thisactorplays]

Sam Rockwell plays:

Mr. Wolf - The Bad Guys

Sam Bell - Moon

Guardian Dog - IF

Captain Klenzendorf - Jojo Rabbit

Hickory - Trolls: World Tour

Justin Hammer - Iron Man 2

Darwin - G-Force

Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Ivan - The One and Only Ivan

[shanklin]

We should give Fish Stanley/ Relativity Falls Stanley, SHANKLIN give him a therapy possum that kid is too sad

Who do you think killed Filbrick???

Selfish Shellfish AU - Masterpost

[lilandraws]

Jack Frost Hair Study!

Jack's hair is such a struggle to draw so I thought I'd make a guide out of my study of his hair ~ Honestly, as long as you have the general shape, you could get away w just messy swoops in the middle area of his hair lmao if anyone else finds his hair hard to draw, I hope this helps even just a little bit !

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