#02. sorcha

[writermuses]

Sorcha's face was bright red, the blush of embarrassment spreading from her face to her neck and down her chest. The moment her two-tone gaze turned toward Serkan's voice her blush went several shades more red. "I-I was probably just talking too loudly. I'm so sorry." Her words were slow and softening with every second he stood in front of her in nothing but a towel. "Did you need me to... umm...." Clearing her throat, the blonde gestured to his wounds, "Re-dress the injuries before you dress." The kettle whistled and she spun away, relieved that she had a reason to look away and end herself from making a fool of herself around Serkan for the umpteenth time.

while sorcha had gone up to make food, serkan remained downstairs to speak with his brother and their men. about fifteen minutes later, they all dispersed, and serkan stumbled his way up the stairs to the first floor, then to the second where he proceeded to take a shower. no sooner had he finished showering and wrapped a towel around his waist did he hear what sounded like a scream. "son of a bitch," he muttered, racing out of the bathroom, back down the stairs to the first floor and down the last set of stairs that led to the room he had been in. there he found sorcha staring, plates in her hands and mehmet's. "what's happened, little rabbit? why did you scream?" the water from his shower still dripping down his half dried torso.

[welcome-to-ratterrock]

Imagine Ratterrock suddenly had a virus- like y'know the walking dead-

Who would survive, who would get zombified?

EDIT 02/15/25: Fan OCs and AUs are encouraged, but we will not answer asks about them or how characters would react to them. Thank you for respecting this boundary! Honestly and tragically, I think most of the Rock would be wiped out - there’s only so many places you can hide and fortify, and the government is very hands off when it comes to helping the rodents residing on it.

That being said, I think the Bloody Hearts (Pads and Sorcha and Lorcan) are strong enough and clever enough to properly fortify the Den of Iniquity to be a safe fortress. If Rilla was on the Rock, she would be safe with Lorcan and his family. The Night Court colony would also be safe, they can fly away from the Rock if need be.

[khajiit-reads]

Decks/etc I Own

Why yes, I have a lot! I don’t necessarily endorse or support the authors of the decks, as I tend to buy without researching authors, and/or only learn of problematic stuff within the deck after purchase.

I believe heavily in animism. I often ask of the deck spirits. The deck after their name is their “come home date”.

Due to the link limit on posts, please see the blog page version for the linked-up version. (May not work for mobile app, or opens up to the browser.) This is really only needed if you want to see further information on each deck, easy links to their tag, and if they have a review and/or first thoughts. This version serves more as a list for people to pick from than a directory around. Generally, you can find their tag under "my tools: [listed name]" though, but the links page will also include extra links.

✦ : Currently Available for Requests ✧ : Not Currently Available for Requests ^ This specifically is about whether or not you can request that deck specifically. I may still read with this deck of my own choice or them volunteering themself, but I’d rather not have them be requestable until I’m good with them.

RELEVANT GENERAL LINKS: #category: tool introductions #category: tool reviews #category: tool first thoughts

_ ⛤ TAROT DECKS —

✦ Tarot of the Divine     Agapius, they/fae. Nov 13, 2023 By Yoshi Yoshitani. Published Clarkson Potter, 2020. 78 cards.

✦ Tarot of Dragons     Caelestinus, xe. Aug 05, 2024 By Shawn MacKenzie, Firat Solhan. Published Llewellyn, 2021. 78 cards.

✦ Floating World Tarot     Akitomo, he. Jun 15, 2024 By Luke Delorie, Mia Komatsu. Published Epic Ink, 2023. 78 cards.

✦ Mind’s Eye Tarot     Thaddeus, they/xhe. Aug 05, 2024 By Olivia Rose. Published US Game Systems, 2023. 78 cards.

✦ Skyrim Tarot     Keizaalhahnufiik, they/xe. Jan 02, 2025 By Tori Schafer, Erika Hollice. Published Titan Books, 2021. 78 cards.

✦ Under the Oak Tarot     Oscar, they/xe. Nov 29, 2024 By StregaDelleMele, Ofride. Published Lo Scarabeo, 2024. 78 cards.

✦ White Numen Tarot     Koda, they. Jun 15, 2024 By Alba Ballesta González. Published Liminal11, Sterling Ethos, 2021. 80 cards.

✦ handmade on flash cards | tag     Selwyn, they/he/vae. Feb 06, 2022 By me. No publisher. 78 cards.

✦ gold foil tarot     Winfred, they/she/xe By unknown. Published unknown. 78 cards.

✦ Marseille tarot (a different tradition)     Corentin, he/they/xe. May 04, 2024 By Dr. Yaov Ben Dov, Nicholas Conver. Published US Game Systems, 2017. 78 cards.

_ ⛤ OTHER STANDARD DECKS —

✦ G-Witch     Nadia, she/they. Dec 25, 2024 By unknown. Published Bicycle, 1903. 52 cards. Yes, I’m aware it’s named for a slur. Don’t call it as such, thanks.

✦ Hanafuda     Eiyuu, he/they. Feb 27, 2024 By unknown. Published Angel, unknown date. 48 cards. I made my own reading method for this.

✦ Fin de Siècle Kipper     Ortwin, he/they By Ciro Marchetti, Fortune Buchholtz, Stella Waldvogel, Susanne Zitzi. Published US Game Systems, 2016, 2022. 39 cards.

✦ Healing Light Lenormand     Lestan, they/he/she. Dec 25, 2023 By Christopher Butler. Published Lo Scarabeo, 2021. 36 cards.

✧ Mlle Lenormand     Achille, he/they. Feb 28, 2025 By unknown. Published US Game Systems, unknown date. 36 cards.

✧ Sirens’ Song Lenormand & Kipper     Maria, he/she. December 25, 2024 By Carrie Paris, Toni Savory, Tina Hardt. Published Weiser Books, 2023. 78 cards.

✦ Sibilla Oracle     Lilian, she. Dec 25, 2024 By unknown. Published Lo Scarabeo, 2021. 52 cards.

✦ Western playing cards     Ludivine, they/he. Jul 1, 2023 By unknown. Published Bicycle, unknown date. 52 cards.

_ ⛤ ORACLE DECKS —

✦ Between the Worlds Oracle     Campbell, they. Dec 25, 2024 By Monica Bodirsky. Published REDFeather Mind, Body, Spirit, 2022. 46 cards.

✦ Botanical Inspirations     Adonis, he/she/they. Mar 15, 2025 By Lynn Araujo. Published US Game Systems, 2017. 44 cards.

✦ Celtic Spirit Oracle     Sorcha, she/they. Dec 25, 2024 By Nicola McIntosh. Published Rockpool, 2022. 36 cards.

✦ Citadel Oracle     Dragoste, they/he/xe. Dec 25, 2023 By Fez Inkwright. Published Liminal11, 2023. 60 cards.

✧ Conjure Cards     Chandler, they. Feb 24, 2025 By Jake Richards. Published Weiser Books, 2021. 54 cards.

✦ Creative Consciousness Healing Oracle     Gracian, they/xhe. Apr 12, 2024 By Johanna Wright. Published Andrews McMeel, 2023. 44 cards.

✦ Crystal Ball Pocket Oracle     Lazuli, ae. Dec 25, 2023 By Athene Noctua. Published Hay House, 2023. 13 cards.  Note: This is a yes/no deck.

✦ Dragon Oracle (Diana Cooper)   Calixtus, they/xe. Dec 25, 2024 By Diana Cooper, Carla Morrow. Published Hay House, 2017. 44 cards.

✦ Dream Ritual Oracle     Cara, ae/baa. Dec 25, 2023 By Theresa Cheung, Noelle. T. Published Welbeck Balance, 2023. 48 cards.

✦ Earth & Bone Oracle     Gwydion, he/they. Jul 13, 2024 By Sirian Shadow. Published Rockpool, 2022, 2023. 42 cards.

✦ Enchanted Blossoms Empowerment Oracle     Caoimhe, xhe. Dec 21, 2024 By Carla Morrow. Published BlueAngel, 2022. 44 cards.

✧ Forty Servants Deck     Folcmar, they (plural). Dec 03, 2024 By Tommie Kelly, me (handmade set). Published n/a. 40 cards.

✦ Green Witch Oracle     Chocolate, she/they. Apr 05, 2024 By Cheralyn Darcey. Published Rockpool, 2021. 44 cards.

✦ Herbal Astrology Oracle     Bonamie, she/qe. Dec 25, 2023. By Adriana Ayales, Joséphine Klerks. Published Hay House, 2022. 55 cards. 

✧ I Ching / Tao Oracle     Chao, they/xe. Feb 24, 2025. By Ma Deva Padma. Published St. Martin’s Press, 2002.

✦ Magickal Botanical Oracle     Bellamy, they/she/he. Dec 25, 2023 By Maxine Miller, Christopher Penczak. Published Lo Scarabeo, 2022. 33 cards.

✦ Moonology Messages Oracle     Maayan, she/they. Jul 12, 2024 By Yasmin Boland, Ali Vermilio. Published Hay House, 2023. 48 cards.

✦ Mushroom Spirit Oracle     Amara, it/xe. Dec 25, 2023 By Nicola McIntosh. Published Rockpool, 2023. 36 cards.

✦ Oracle of Pluto     Senka, she/he. Dec 25, 2024 By Aubrey Houdeshell, Rose Ides. Published Running Press, 2023. 55 cards.

✦ Oracle of the Witch     Leofgyð, they/she. May 11, 2024 By Flavia Kate Peters, Barbara Meiklejohn-Free, Mira Nurdianti. Published Rockpool, 2022. 44 cards.

✦ Pokemon decks By n/a. Published n/a. 42 cards each, with some exception being smaller due to lack of cards.   - Chansey     Cadence, she. Nov 23, 2024   - Dragonite     Frederick, they/he. Dec 07, 2024   - Entei     Adair, they. Nov 23, 2024   - Honchkrow | Note: 5 card deck. very limited usage, yes/no for now.     Royce, they/xe. Dec 07, 2024   - Mew     Tatum, they. Nov 23, 2024   - Slowpoke     Sadie, he. Nov 23, 2024   - Zubat     Neville, he/they. Nov 23, 2024

✦ The Pride of Dragons Oracle     Aziz, xhe/[null]. Sep 26, 2024 By Angelo Thomas, Sonja Hedger. Published Bear & Co., 2023. 44 cards.

✦ Prism Oracle     Iris, they/xhe (plural). Dec 25, 2024 By Nicole Pivirotto. Published Chronicle Books, 2021. 45 cards.

✧ Rumi Oracle     Safaa, she/he/they/xe. Jan 03, 2025 By Alana Fairchild & Rassouli. Published BlueAngel, 2024. 44 cards.

✦ Seasons of the Witch Oracle By Lorriane Anderson, Juliet Diaz, Giada Rose, Tijana Lukovic. Published Rockpool, varying dates 2021 - 2025. 44 cards each.   - Beltane     Tavish, he/they. Apr 21, 2025   - Imbolc     Aileas, they/xe. Jan 03, 2025   - Mabon     Slàine, they/xe/she. Sep 23, 2024   - Ostara     Sholto, they/he. Mar 15, 2025   - Samhain     Ùna, they. Oct 23, 2024   - Yule     Teàrlach, she/he. Nov 29, 2024

✦ Seed & Sickle Oracle     Dragoslav, he. Apr 26, 2024 By Fez Inkwright. Published Liminal11, 2022. 55 cards.

✦ Starcodes Astro Oracle     Astyphilos, ae/ze/they. Dec 25, 2023 By Heather Roan Robbins, Lucas Lua de Souza. Published Hay House, 2021. 56 cards.

✦ StarDragons Oracle     Pamphilos, they/ke. Dec 25, 2023 By Paolo Barbieri. Published Lo Scarabeo, 2021. 28 base cards, 5 extra cards.

✦ Talisman Oracle     Beowulf, he/they. Dec 25, 2024 By Nora Paskaleva. Published US Game Systems, 2023. 44 cards.

✦ Time Will Tell     Horatius, they/xhe. Nov 29, 2024 By Trikendou. Publushed Trikendou, unknown date. 54 cards.

✦ Touhou Poker Deck     Tomomi, they/xe. May 17, 2024 By Mystia’s Izakaya’s team. Published Mystia’s Izakaya’s team, 2024. 94 cards.

✦ Tree Keepers Oracle     Aesc, they/xe. Apr 21, 2025 By Angi Sullins, Stephanie Law. Published US Game Systems, 2023. 44 cards.

✧ True Intentions     Platycodon, he/she. Apr 20, 2024 By Pauseology. Published Pauseology, unknown date. 55 cards.

✦ Urban Crow Oracle     Hartwin, they. Dec 25, 2023 By MJ Culliane. Published Hay House, 2020, 2022. 54 cards.

✦ Voice of the Souls Oracle     Amable, they/xhe. Dec 25, 2023 By Isabelle Cerf, Daphna Sebbane. Published Rockpool, 2022. 42 cards.

✧ Whispering Bones Oracle     Lailoken, they/ze. Dec 25, 2023 By Dany Lyne, Daena Weeks. Published Dany Lyne Inc., 2022. 22 cards.

✦ Wild Mystic Oracle     Chrysanthemum, they/xy. June 29, 2023 By Anastasia Catris. Published Peter Pauper Press, 2021. 50 cards.

✦ Witching Hour Oracle     Samir, xe. Dec 25, 2024 By Lorriane Anderson, Olivia Burki. Published Rockpool, 2023. 44 cards.

✦ You Are Amazing!     Cherie, she. May 02, 2024 By NGHTMRKT. Published NGHTMRKT, unknown date. 52 cards.

✦ Yu-Gi-Oh decks By n/a. Published n/a. 42 cards each, with some exception being smaller due to lack of cards.   - The Bystial Aluber     Ahmose, xe. Dec 06, 2024   - Chaos King Archfiend     Paphnutius, he. Nov 23, 2024   - Invoked Mechaba     Khafra, it. Dec 06, 2024   - Regenerating Rose     Nefertari, she. Dec 27, 2024   - Swordsoul Punishment     Sneferu, it/vae. Dec 06, 2024

_ ⛤ RUNES —

✧ Daedric Runes     Marrow, it. Jan 18, 2024 By me. Published n/a. 26 runes.

✧ Dovahzul Runes     Zeymahzinvun, they/he. Jan 18, 2025 By me. Published n/a. 

✧ Elder Scrolls Runes     Riagjon, xe/they. Jan 18, 2025 By me. Published n/a. 66 runes.

✦ Wooden Nordic Runes     Spialli, they/she/he. Jun 29, 2023 By unknown. Published EMVANV, unknown date. 25 runes.

✦ Handmade Nordic Runes      Auðun, they/he/she. Jun 06, 2023 By me. Published n/a. 25 runes.

✦ Ogham Runes     Aifric, they/xhe. Oct 08, 2024 By me. Published n/a. 25 runes.

✦ Unown Runes (handmade)     Gizem & they (plural). Jan 18, 2025 By me. Published n/a. 28 runes.

✦ Unown Runes (laser etched)     Ignotus, they (plural). Feb 27, 2025 By me. Published n/a. 28 runes.

✦ Witch’s Runes (with tons of my own added)     Adeodatus, they. Oct 09, 2024. By me. Published n/a. 201 runes.

_ ⛤ MISCELLANEOUS —

✦ Astrology Dice     Anis, she. Dec 25, 2023 By unknown. Published unknown. 3 dice.

✦ Charm set      Astrophel, they/fae (plural). Feb 27, 2024 By me. Published n/a. (I’ll count the charms eventually)

✦ DND Dice      Amnon, they/he. Dec 25, 2023 By unknown. Published n/a. 7 dice.

✧ Mahjong set     Bao, they/xe. Jan 03, 2025 By unknown. Published Gustaria, unknown date. 144 tiles.

✧ Mirror for scrying     Mireille, they/xhe. Mar 29, 2024  By n/a. Published n/a. 1 mirror.

✧ Number Cards     Alstroemeria, they/she/fae. Jul 05, 2023 By me. Published n/a. 100 cards.

✦ Pendulums   - Black Gem    Lovella, they/fae. Dec 25, 2023.   - Blue Star     Deorwine, he/qe. Apr 06, 2022.   - Green Gem     Amity. they/she/vae. Jan 23, 2022   - Purple Gem on Black Cord     Naji, they/ae. Aug 14, 2023   - Purple Gem on Silver Chain     Fahdon, they/she/he. Jun 24, 2022

✧ Planchettes   - Black     Agapito, he/they. Apr 19, 2025   - Gray     Diletta, she/they. Apr 19, 2025

✧ Tarot’s Lil Sidekick     Ludmilla, xhe/xe. Jun 28, 2024 By Getta Girl. Published Getta Girl, unknown date. 82 cards.

[celtfather]

Ireland's Struggle #697

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[tgyverse]

♡ 𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧.

Para participar en la actividad de San Valentín se debe publicar un enlace con los buzones de sus personajes. Los memes los encontrarán en el Blog de Intervenciones.

No es obligatorio abrir sus buzones, pueden simplemente enviar a quienes lo hagan.

Para esta actividad se limitará la cantidad de memes. El mínimo de memes que deben recibir es de 5 y el máximo es 15. Esto es para evitar la saturación en cuanto a threads. En cuanto reciban la cantidad que consideren necesaria, nos comentan para eliminar sus buzones de esta lista. Si desean recibir más de 15, es posible.

Esta actividad durará hasta final de febrero.

actualizada: 20/02/2025. 14:30 p.m.

Adora Greengrass

Alastor Moody

Alecto Carrow

Alfie Smith

Amos Diggory

Amycus Carrow

Andromeda Tonks

Arthur Weasley

Augustus Rookwood

Barty Crouch Jr.

Bertie Higgs

Betty Braithwaite

Charity Burbage

Daisy Hookum

Dane Higgs

Darcy Brown

Dawn Withey

Dedalus Diggle

Ellie Dowson

Emma Vanity

Emmeline Vance

Fabian Prewett

Finnick Snow

Frank Longbottom

Greta Catchlove

Gwenog Jones

Isolde Higgs

James Potter

Katherine Ollivander

Lenore Bagman

Lily Potter

Lorcan d'Eath

Lucinda Talkalot

Mary MacDonald

Maximilian Graves

Melissa Greengrass

Michael Bones

Mina Lima

Minerva MacMillan

Miriam Strout

Molly Weasley

Nicholas MacMillan

Olivia Avery

Pandora Lovegood

Peter Pettigrew

Phoebe Elliot

Rabastan Lestrange

Remus Lupin

Sirius Black

Sorcha MacFusty

Ted Tonks

Victoria Fawley

Wendy Slinkhard

Xenophilius Lovegood

Yvette Lévesque

Zoe Nettles

[gezzabella]

Fashion Status Update - 02/08/24

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Outfit: pink Very tee and coffee print Raimbows and Sprinkles leggings.

Accessories: Specsavers Sorcha+ frames. Ginny Porkette.

Cosmetics: Dreamer BIAB nails.

Hair: up in a bun.

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[stmarysaed]

Spring

Spring has Sprung here at St.Marys Adult Education Centre !

We have an exciting range of classes for our Spring Term From Spring Crafts to Outdoor Activator Pole walking with @sports limerick, to Gardening and our new Thrifty Green Living Class, with a look at all things Eco friendly, Bio Diversity in your garden, helping our bees and wildlife (and helping your save money too!).

Over Easter we will be holding workshops..

April 3rd we will be hosting SafeTALK (In conjunction with the HSE) Suicide Prevention Training A workshop for anyone who would like to tell the signs of Suicide and be given the tools to help. A very important subject in our community. Booking is advised as limited places.

April 4th we will be hosting a workshop with Chime Ireland

Hearing loss awareness workshop

With information on living with hearing loss with handy tips and tricks to help you or a loved one cope with hearing loss . All are welcome

We look forward to seeing old and new faces this spring term !!

Sorcha Wharton

13/02/2024

[writermuses]

Sorcha was very much her parents child. Both physically with the blue eye from her father and her green eye from her mother, hair that never seemed to decide if it was red or blonde; and psychologically with abandonment issues and over-analytical tendencies. She looked up at Gideon with new nerves, swallowing down his words of reassurance and finding herself nodding as if she understood and believed him. In reality she was only trying to convince herself. "Okay." Sorcha's words were whispered, "Just, please... just promise me that when I screw this up we'll still be friends?"

Her tongue dipped between her lips as she scanned his features, knowing that if the shoe was on the other foot she could have never crossed this line. Stepping even closer to Gideon, Sorcha placed her small hands on his waist. "I don't think either of us is half as good at communicating as we thought we were because I've wanted to kiss you from the moment we met." Her cheeks quickly blossomed a deep, splotchy cerise. Her eyes may had said 'kiss me' but her mouth was, as always, nervously running, "So what's the plan for this date?"

Closed started for: @writermuses

The frustration that was building up in Gideon was all his fault and no one else's. He had shot himself in the foot, but there had to be a silver lining, didn't there? At least, he thought so because once again, he found himself alone with Sorcha. He had the perfect opportunity to tell her about his feelings, but again, she really wasn't buying it or thought he was joking. "I'm really not joking, Sorcha," Gideon cleared his throat as he looked at her, his eyes hoping to convey that he was serious about his previous statement of wanting to take her out on a proper date. "When I said I have been wanting to take you out on a date for a while, I meant that," he reassured her as he stepped closer to her, not breaking eye contact. "I know I have teased you before but I like to think that you'd know me well enough that I wouldn't tease you about something like this," he told her as he stepped even closer and moved some hair behind her ear.

"Maybe I should have been more obvious and assertive in my pursuit, but I didn't want to ruin our friendship or make you think I wanted something out of it. I simply couldn't keep my feelings for you quiet anymore," he confessed softly.

[daily-coloring]

Best of 2023 - Cover Versions

Nirvana, Cerrone, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Placebo, Grace Jones, The Killers, JX aka Jake Williams aka Rex The Dog who's covered himself. He's not the only one, the Duran Duran and Trevor Horn did the same this year. Lot of bangers.

01. Garbage - Cities of Dust - Siouxsie and the Banshees Cover

02. Duran Duran - Supernature - Cerrone Cover

03. Spent - Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain Cover

04. Trevor Horn and Tori Amos - Swimming Pools - Kendrick Lamar Cover

05. Rhyme So, Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Wuh Oh - Deep in Vogue - Malcolm Mclaren Cover

06. Duran Duran - Nightboat 2023 Version

07. Sorcha Richardson - Somebody Told Me - The Killers Cover

08. Jordi - All Apologies - Nirvana/Sinead O'Connor Cover

09. BLOND:ISH - Call My Name - Kurtis Mantronix aka Chamonix Cover

10. Tia Kofi - Satellite - Lena Cover

11. Roisin Murphy - Off & On - Sophie Ellis-Bextor Cover - "Off & On" was produced by Calvin Harris. The song was penned with songwriter Cathy Dennis, and was first recorded by Irish singer Róisín Murphy for her album Overpowered; however, it was cut from the final track list. It was then offered to Ellis-Bextor, who subsequently recorded her own version."

12. Duran Duran - Love VouDou aka Love Voodoo 2023 Version

13. Rex The Dog - Your Wish is My Command - JX Cover

14. MUNYA - Bizarre Love Triangle - New Order Cover

15. Jessie Buckley - Troy - Sinead O'Connor Cover

16. Midas Fall - Every You Every Me - Placebo Cover

17. Cornelia Jakobs - I Turn To You - Mel C Cover

18. Baltra - Wabi-Sabi - Ce Ce Peniston Cover

19. BLOND:ISH - Sorry - Madonna Cover

20. Florence + The Machines - Just a Girl - No Doubt Cover

21. Trevor Horn and Lady Blackbird - Slave to the Rhythm - Grace Jones Cover

22. Sondre Lerche - Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift Cover

23. Shawky - Nothing - James Holden Cover

24. Hard Ton - Slow - Kylie Cover

25. Lisa Bregneager - What a Feeling - Irene Cara Cover

[sky-noname]

Cavan Cernach 🪡

Based on Takanashi Kiara in the Connect The World poster

02 - Adhikari Rei'lis || Group Drawing || 04 - O'Connolly Sorcha

[aidenmacalistair]

(( ~ @sorchvs ~ ))

He had to be something. People he kind of recognized were sprouting wings or fangs or turning into wolves when he knew that wasn’t what they were yesterday. That light did something and Aiden easily figured out that what species people were yesterday, they weren’t today. Vampires were wolves, fae were now vampires, wolves were now mermaids? The whole world had turned to shit and Aiden had to be something. He could not just be a mere human. He refused to believe it.

A rock tumbled as he reached the cliff’s edge. The water below seemed safe enough, no rocks to crash into and no large waves to push him into a current he couldn’t swim, but granted, Aiden couldn’t swim. He was a fucking fire fae. The last place he ever wanted to be was near a large body of water, yet here he was, overlooking the ocean because the only thing left on the list was a merman. Merfolk weren’t immortal, but at least they had power and it was something more. Aiden was also in no way rational to remember his own years of training. He would have remembered, but he took the jump and just hoped for the best. Aiden never shied away from leap of faiths before.

[canonicallyanxious]

your eyes betray what burns inside you // a your name engraved herein fanmix

“the tide kept rising. i really hoped this would be the end of the world.”

01. First Day Of My Life | Bright Eyes // 02. Lover Boy (A Colors Show version) | Phum Viphurit // 03. Futile Devices | Sufjan Stevens // 04. Boyish | Japanese Breakfast // 05. No One’s Gonna Love You (Live) | Band of Horses // 06. Do You Still | Sorcha Richardson // 07. White Blank Page | Mumford & Sons // 08. Part 2 | Crywank // 09. A Lack of Color (Demo) | Death Cab for Cutie // 10. I Love You (Acoustic) | Woodkid

listen on spotify here

[welcome-to-ratterrock]

This is the crossdressing anon, can i be called rain anon instead?

If a stranger (my oc) kindly asked Sorcha for a dance...would she accept or not? because idk if Padraic had informed her of this new stranger in town

Lorkan (im sorry if i misspelled that) is beast in the ring but does he hold his punches if his sparing partner was a woman (other than Brig of course)? Cause this stranger (my oc) has years of experience (being a veteran/mercenary and all that) and i feel like Lorkan is the type that can't be taken down easily by someone that has years of experience or had a sparing session with him before like Brig

If Soairse (I'm sorry if that is wrong) knew that this stranger is involved with criminals and already met her family...would she avoid her like a plague?

EDIT 02/15/25: Fan OCs are encouraged, but we will not answer asks about them or how characters would react to them. Thank you for respecting this boundary!

You can go by whatever you want, dear!

If she liked the look of them and their vibe, Sorcha would accept, but she would keep her ears up and eyes on - she’s been in this game too long to be taken unawares, especially if Padraic gave her notice about a stranger…

If they’re in the ring with him, Lorcan doesn’t hold his punches back for anyone. He’s a brilliant boxer and he would never make the foolish decision to underestimate an opponent. If he’s teaching someone boxing, that would be different, but for an actual match or fight? He gives it his all.

And yes, Saoirse would staunchly avoid anyone she knew to be a criminal and or had ties to her siblings illegal activities. Her work and activism is too important for her to risk it with any kind of connection to crimes or criminals.

[diamonddeposits]

BEST TRACKS OF 2017-ARTISTS LIST #77

EIGHTY NINETY

Eighty Ninety is a pop duo made up pf brothers Abner and Harper James who gave us earlier this year the infectious tune Your Favourite Song (watch the treatment right here). Here is a top ten of tunes that made their year (A more comprehensive list of their favos can be found right here!).

01. Funeral - Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers’ songs are both meticulously well-crafted and raw, visceral, and emotionally powerful. She uses her mastery of melody, form and language in the service of intense emotional insight and honesty. “Funeral” was the first song we heard, but get into the whole record.

02. Out of My Head - Loote

We love the maximal-minimalism of “Out of My Head”. The hooks and sonics are relentless — but they’re made up of simple, great ideas stacked on top of each other and executed so well. It’s inspiring writing and producing.

03. Turn Out The Lights - Julien Baker

I missed my subway stop when I got to the soul-rattling end of this one: “When I turn out the lights, there’s noone left between myself and me”.

04. I Know A Place - MUNA

“I Know A Place” bottles the transcendent power of compassion and empathy; what a melody.

05. Buttons - Sara Hartman

A perfect three minutes of self-effacing, catchy-as-hell indie pop. It also goes deep, which is why it’s here.

06. Want You Back - HAIM

“Want You Back” is blissful pop music soaked in throwback 70’s vibes. The production feels like the organic version of top 40: a freewheeling blend of percussion, chiming strings and guitars, layers of vocals, all recorded in a live room with real instruments. Major bonus points for an amazing music video.

07. Aimless Kid - Queue

Prediction: 2018 is the year of Queue. This band is amazing and we want it in print that we called it. Aimless Kid is a heartbreaking and lovely ballad. Listen to their other songs, too.

08. Waking Life & 4AM (tie) - Sorcha Richardson

Sorcha is a storyteller who consistently finds profound and universally resonant meaning in the details of her experience. Rarer still is the extent to which her sonic and melodic choices inform the subtleties of meaning in her lyrics.

09. Saw You In A Dream-Japanese House

This song feels like a dream. Melodies and sounds drift and lilt in and out in ways that make sense as you hear them; in retrospect it’s hard to piece them together in a way that makes tons of formal sense. But you want to hear it again.

10. Don’t Delete The Kisses - Wolf Alice

Shimmering guitar pop with nostalgia for the 80’s and 90’s in the best possible ways. Manages to put words to the question: “What if it’s not meant for me? Love.”

[celtfather]

Celtic Top 20 of 2024 #691

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Marc Gunn, The Gothard Sisters, RUNA, We Banjo 3, Altan, Poitín, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Drowsy Lads, Cherish The Ladies , Hanneke Cassel, Sorcha, Mànran, Arise & Go, The Byrne Brothers, Natalie Padilla, Screaming Orphans, Ian Fontova, Fialla, Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Friel Sisters, Dancing With Hobbits, The Elders 

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:13 - The Gothard Sisters "Alaska Set” from Dragonfly

3:46 - WELCOME

6:12 - RUNA "The Fox” from When The Light Gets In

11:31 - We Banjo 3 "The First Second Gentleman” from Open The Road

16:00 - Altan "Liostáil mé le Sáirsint (Song)” from Donegal

19:05 - Poitín "Aquarius Rhapsody” from One For The Road

24:29 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Folk Club Song” from Twelve Months & A Day

29:38 - FEEDBACK

34:23 - The Drowsy Lads "Derry Reel Hooley (feat. Cathal Ó Curráin, David Howley, Fergal Scahill, Conor Mallon, Shane Hayes, Fiachra Hayes, Aodán Coyne, Katie Grennan)_The Drowsy Lads_Time Flies” from Time Flies

40:50 - Cherish The Ladies "The Cameronian Set: Tha M'Intinn Raoir/Duke of Gordon/The Cameronian/Lady of The House” from One And All, The Best of Cherish the Ladies

46:12 - Hanneke Cassel "Katrina McCoy's Jig / Sierra Fiddle Circle's Compliments to the Girls of Mudzini Kwetu” from Dot the Dragon's Eyes

50:00 - Marc Gunn "Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me

54:27 - Sorcha "Waterman's / Luke Skywalker Walks on Sunshine” from Stomp the Floor

58:38 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST

1:01:16 - Mànran "Briogais” from Ùrar

1:04:05 - Arise & Go "Strathspeys & Reels: Lennox's Love To Blantyre / Captain Campbell / The

Iron Man / Elizabeth's Big Coat / The Bird's Nest” from Meeting Place

1:08:26 - The Byrne Brothers "Raggle Taggle Gypsy” from The Boys of Doorin

1:13:31 - Natalie Padilla "Larkspur” from Montana Wildflower

1:16:52 - Screaming Orphans "The Limerick Rake” from Paper Daisies

1:20:12 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

1:21:14 - Ian Fontova "Woods of Anam” from Tales of Olden, Vol. 2

1:23:16 - Fialla "North Sea Holes” from Home & Away

1:26:25 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "In Tune with Reality/Aileen Dillane/Brown Weasel (reels)” from Whirring Wings

1:31:02 - The Friel Sisters "The Star of Crolly Town” from new album

1:35:17 - Dancing With Hobbits "Old Took's Victory Dance” from Dancing With Hobbits

1:38:26 - CLOSING

1:41:37 - The Elders "Down at the Pub” from Well Alright Then

1:45:46 - CREDITS

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My name is Wolbert van Wageningen. I live in the North of the Netherlands. Several years ago I started listening to your Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I liked it a lot because of all the independent music. But sometimes it was a bit too independent according to my taste. I forgot to listen regularly and it got out of sight and mind.

In the meantime I started working (volunteering) at a small regional broadcasting company in my hometown of Winsum. I got the possibility to make my own programmes and one of them I titled " Highlands and Islands" a reference to Scotland of course, but also a reference to the region where I live (het Hogeland  -  Highland) and the Waddensea with small islands.

Due to illness I was not able to make the show in our radiostudio, but my homestudio was good enough to make broadcastings. I started broadcasting at Mixcloud and posted my recordings there.

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I promoted your show to my small group of listeners (Celtic Folk is not that big in the Netherlands) and will do so in the future.

Keep up the good work! Kind regards,"

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[maryquem]

Pergunta 115 - 11 de out de 2018 2:02 a.m.

Observação: A leitura deste relato PRECISA ser feita DO COMEÇO AO FIM ouvindo esta música no “modo repetição”:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzAWFCQGqlg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6NVu0gFLV6t6SDjXUpwCeu?si=4-Ol37yjSBmnpxfMQmadGQ

Um app diário de perguntas me inquere: “Fale sobre o seu dia”, em sua questão nº 115, dia 11 de outubro de 2018, e finalmente eu tenho algo interessante para contar. Respondo...

“Meu dia começou comigo acordando atrasada depois de relutar para levantar. Fui trabalhar, exausta como sempre, por não dormir direito rotineiramente. Encerrei a jornada de trabalho e esperei uma hora na empresa, respondendo a essas questões, até irmos eu e minhas amigas do trabalho para Campinas, em um restaurante, para comemorarmos antecipadamente em um dia o aniversário da Paola. Antes disso, raciocinei que, iria pegar o ônibus que a Paola usa para ir para Campinas, e nele também vai um rapaz de rosto peculiar que já havia visto várias vezes pelas poucas ruas de Holambra, e que tinha a imensa curiosidade de perguntar o nome. Sim, isso foi um assunto debatido durante a tarde das costureiras na empresa: “Como abordar o rapaz”.

Bem, chegando no ponto de ônibus, tudo colaborou e ele estava lá. Não parecia absolutamente com um bom rapaz, mas eu tinha uma missão pessoal que consistia em nada além de perguntar o nome dele. Abri um parêntese esdrúxulo no meio da conversa sobre ratos com minha amiga, depois de ambas terem sondado o que ele falava (mulheres são assim), e fui em direção a ele, que estava fora da cobertura do ponto de ônibus, de costas, usando uma bermuda jeans que deixava a mostra algumas tatuagens na perna (não gosto de tatuagens). Cutuquei o ombro do cidadão, que me olhou com aquela cara comprida, e então disse, com todo meu charme de menina estranha: “Oi. Qual seu nome?”. Ele sorriu de cima de sua altura, olhando para o pequeno Barney de casaco roxo e verde, que o fez tirar o fone de ouvido, e respondeu: “Pedro”. Pensei: “Vou falar: “humn, prazer, Marynna”, mas engasguei e achei que seria demais, já que talvez não quisesse conversar, sei lá, então veio a frase genial: “Ahhh, tá bom, só pra saber mesmo”. O pequeno Barney falador virou as costas para o rapaz, rumo a cobertura do ponto de ônibus, de volta ao lado da fiel e envergonhadíssima amiga Paola, que deve ter se divertido ao acompanhar a coisa toda. Não queria uma cena de 4ª série para aquele momento, pelo menos não como as cenas propostas pelas amigas, no trabalho. No fim foi muito 4ª série, mas foi do meu jeito, sem joguinhos, sem estratégia, só eu sendo eu do meu jeito improvisado.

Ok, entramos no ônibus. Sentei junto de lady Paola nos assentos do fundo do ônibus. Ele ficou no banco imediato a frente da porta do meio do ônibus. Tudo estava muito idiota. Cri que não expressei o suficiente de mim, e que a viagem seria longa e frustrante se não fizesse mais nada (enquanto isso, a amiga sentia a cara queimar de vergonha por minha causa). Não. Eu esperava mais. Queria fazer mais alguma coisa, como quem não tem nada a perder se não uma historia legal no fim do dia. Não queria voltar pra casa, como sempre, com cenas imaginárias na cabeça, pelo medo covarde de faze-las acontecer, e ficar com mais um fantasma de “como teria sido se...”. Nesse espaço de tempo eu ouvia uma música em looping, por ser muito, muito boa. Aliás, as músicas me deixam alterada, e essa história provavelmente é a prova disso. Bem, não queria uma viagem frustrada, onde mais uma vez sou só eu pensando em fazer coisas que me faltam coragem para fazer. Sendo assim, na agitação de toda essa narrativa, pensei: “Já sei!”. Foi aí que abri o bolso da frente da minha mochila, contando com um envelope branco que deveria estar ali, e torcendo para que houvesse uma caneta ou lapiseira também. Procurei no fundo do bolso com a mão, nervosa. Ufa! Sim, eu tinha esses matérias! Achei uma caneta que tinha vindo de Curitiba para São Paulo, e estava na minha bolsa por meu coração de manteiga ceder aos apelos tocantes de um rapaz engajado em uma nobre causa em prol de criancinhas, numa bela rua no centro da cidade, nas férias, conseguindo angariar minhas doações mensais para a instituição a qual ele representava, e me presenteando com a caneta.

Rasguei um pedaço pequeno da aba do envelope, e depois de uma rasura, escrevi em uma das faces do papel: “Pedro, uma música legal:”, e na outra face: “Ruin Your Night - Sorcha Richardson”. Sim, apenas isso. Queria bem assim. Nada de telefone, nem meu nome, nada além disso. Tirei a minha emblemática mochila roxa com guarda-chuva rosa que estava apoiada no meu colo, a encostei entre o chão e o banco da frente, e fui, do fundo do ônibus pelo corredor, muito animada, ouvindo aquela música, entregar o bilhete ao seu destinatário. Cutuquei mais uma vez, impertinente, o ombro daquele rapaz, que me olhou com sua cara comprida, se virando para trás, por cima do ombro. Ele sorriu de novo. Estendi o bilhete para ele e disse: “Tó, pra você.”, com um sorriso típico de quem está aprontando. Me virei para o fundo do ônibus com um movimento rotativo dos pés, e, sem perceber, acenei um tchau com os dedos ondulando, sem calcular por um segundo fazer isso. O vi inclinar a cabeça para o corredor, olhando para trás, depois que cheguei no meu lugar, onde houve uma fração de segundo de contato visual. Gostei.

Isso tudo me fez passar mal. Paola ria muito, devia estar bem com vergonha, e eu não tive mais estrutura para ouvi-la depois de tudo isso, absolutamente. Tentei relaxar e me alimentar da música que estava embalando toda essa pequena faísca extraordinária.

Ele iria descer vários pontos antes do nosso destino. Sim, eu o veria indo para a catraca. Por besteira esperei talvez uma música legal em outro pedaço de papel com a letra dele. Mas não.

Eu estava de fones quando ele caminhou pelo corredor para o fundo do ônibus para descer. Ele encostou na lateral do ônibus, de frente com a catraca, e fez algum som, acho que foi de uma risada, eu não ouvi. Não tirei meus fones. Mas olhei e sorri quase rindo (ou mesmo rindo), com minhas covinhas rasas, bochechas redondas e dentes pequenos. Ele olhou de volta, e aquilo foi legal. Sabíamos que iriamos nos olhar bem ali. Tratei de olhar para baixo, tentando expressar: “É isso aí”, mas a verdade era que não sou coragem o tempo todo. O ônibus parou, e ele passou pela catraca. Eu pensava: “Olha aqui de novo, antes de ir, no último segundo”, imperativamente, e sim, ele olhou antes de ir de vez, no último segundo,e meus olhos estavam lá.

Essa foi a minha história divertida do dia, ao som de uma música em looping. A noite terminou muito boa após um jantar bem gostoso com amigos a mesa, e bem tarde, depois de escrever tudo isso. Vou dormir em Campinas essa noite. 2:02 a.m.”