#SERAFIA

[isefyres-archive]

as the eldest celtigar daughter, she opened the celebrations with traditional valyrian dance at the following events:

the coronation of king viserys (she was a little older than rhaenyra and the youngest celtigar woman in opening a ceremony).

the marriage of alicent hightower and king viserys.

the birth of prince aegon.

the arrival of prince daemon from the stepstones and the feast that followed the reunion of the brothers.

the marriage celebration of rhaenyra and laenor.

they also dance at funerals and tragic events but they would only do it if they are asked. it would be another valyrian dance and chant that requires speaking high valyrian and weeps of the dancer, calling to the valyrian gods to take care of the lost soul.

[incorrect-koh-posts]

Masterlist of KoH-related Novels

Below you'll find a list of every novel I know of that is set in the same period as Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005), covers at least some of the same events and features some or all of the historical figures that also appear in the film. The list will be updated occasionally as I work my way through. Enjoy!

✷ English-language novels & novels available in translation

1879: Lady Sibyl's Choice (Emily Sarah Holt) -> thoughts

1937: The Leper King (Zofia Kossak, originally published in Polish) -> thoughts

1954: Knight Crusader (Ronald Welch)

1965: The Wandering Unicorn (Manuel Mujica Lainez, originally published in Spanish) -> thoughts

1969: The Knights of Dark Renown (Graham Shelby) -> thoughts

1989: Alamut (Judith Tarr)

1991: The Dagger and the Cross (Judith Tarr)

1992: Pagan's Crusade (Catherine Jinks)

1996: Jerusalem (Cecelia Holland) -> thoughts

1998: The Book of Saladin (Tariq Ali)

1998 - 2000: Arn the Knight Templar series (Jan Guillou, originally published in Swedish)

The Road to Jerusalem (1998)

The Knight Templar (1999)

The Kingdom at the End of the Road (2000)

2004: Crusader King (Susan Peek)

2006: Sand Daughter (Sarah Bryant)

2007: The Leper Crown (George Morgan)

2009 - 2021: The Magdalen Cycle series (Scott R. Rezer)

#1: The Leper King (2009)

#2: The Pawns of Sion (2015)

#3: The Gambit Queen (2021)

2011: The King's Witch (Cecelia Holland)

2011 - 2013: Saladin trilogy (Jack Hight)

Eagle (2011)

Kingdom (2012)

Holy War (2013)

2011 - 2023: The Last King of Legends series (Serafia Cross)

#1: The Kingmakers (2011)

#2: In the Face of Trials (2012)

#3: The Sovereign Gambit (2015)

#4: The King's Last Deeds (2023)

2012 - 2017: Outremer Chronicles series (Peter Tolladay)

#1: The Templar's Apprentice (2012)

#2: The Harsh Mistress (2014)

#3: The Thorn in the Crown (2016)

2014 - 2016: Balian d'Ibelin series (Helena P. Schrader) -> thoughts

#1: Knight of Jerusalem (2014)

#2: Defender of Jerusalem (2015)

#3: Envoy of Jerusalem (2016)

2018: Templar Silks (Elizabeth Chadwick)

2018 - 2020: The Brotherhood series (K. M. Ashman)

#1: Templar Steel (2018)

#2: Templar Stone (2019)

#3: Templar Blood (2020)

2018 - 2023: Watchers of Outremer series (Suzannah Rowntree)

#2: The Lady of Kingdoms (2019)

#5: The House of Mourning (2023)

2020: The Leper King (Peter Busby)

2020: The Land Beyond the Sea (Sharon Kay Penman) -> thoughts

✷ Non-English novels not available in translation:

1959: L'Étoile de Pourpre (Serge Dalens & Pierre Joubert, French comic)

1999 - 2017: Die Templerin series (Wolfgang & Rebecca Hohlbein, German)

#3: Die Rückkehr der Templerin (2004)

#4: Das Wasser des Lebens (2008)

#5: Das Testament Gottes (2011)

#6: Das Band des Schicksals (2017)

2002: Thibaut ou la Croix Perdue (Juliette Benzoni, French)

2007: Las Lanzas de Jerusalén (Georges Bordonove, Spanish)

2019: Die Assassinin (Alexandra Cavelius, German)

✷ Tangentially related:

1946: mentions of KoH characters in The World is not Enough (Zoé Oldenbourg)

1997: Queen of Swords (Judith Tarr), about Baldwin's grandmother Melisende

[dhdfaq]

Characters - Cat & Hagon

CAT

Cat’s real name is Catherine but no one uses it except in formal situations.

Cat is a newcomer in Death-Heads. She joined to bring money and food on the table when Hagon got too sick to work. Hagon is permanently ill but manages as a home-stay dad.

She’s been married to Hagon for a long time. They’re old teenage sweethearts.

They’ve got 4 kids; daughters Serafia and Amanda, and twin sons Anders and Viktor. Serafia is the oldest, Amanda is middle and twins are the youngest. Serafia is a mouse, like Cat, while Amanda is a snake. Sons’ races are still unknown.

The children are named after my ancestors. HAGON

Hagon is a monster race with multiple race characteristics.

Hagon is always wearing his scarf around his head due to his illness. He ever takes it off outside of washing himself.

The neck ruffles are part of his body.

Hagon’s black arms are his skin color.

I wanted to write Hagon’s name as Hagån but most people don’t know that å = o. They would have called him Hagan and no, he’s HagOn.

Funnily, a video from Inscryption looks like Hagon having a teaparty with his and Cat’s kids. Hagon is not based on the game character but I discovered it randomly later.

[ags-chan]

#serafia#foto https://www.instagram.com/p/B2RzHm5I2ML/?igshid=cnwrrznlrall

[extremely-nervess]

More Sister Serafia, this time in battle-dress

[les-toupies-h]

Hella Serafia Haasse

[thoughtsofsh3]

On the road back to finding myself. Around this time I definitely didn’t believe in myself, especially dance wise. It was as if the year 2016. I came back home to my mom starting over from a relationship. I thought I was going to forever be in to stepping back into just being Serafia.

Someone I just didn’t know at the time. So fast forwarding to 2017 this is the first time back into the dance studio again, forcing myself to find confidence and forcing myself to remind myself that I’m talented even though I didn’t believe it on at all on the inside.

This is my first step back into embracing my sensuality as a woman again as well.

[isefyres-archive]

@velcryons asked: ❛ Now I am nobility. Everything is different. ❜-Addam to Serafia

"How   so?   Are   you   willing   to   claim   her   as   yours?"   It   is   something   she   had   been   pushing   herself   but   legitimization   had   certain   rules   when   it   came   to   noble   ladies   and   noble   men's   bastards.   When   Addam   was   not   recognized   as   a   Velaryon,   it   was   easier   to   claim   the   babe's   child   was   an   islander.   No   one   could   question   it,   despite   rumors.   "They   will   strip   her   Celtigar   name   and   give   her   Storm.   Unless   you   put   her   on   your   line   of   succession   and   would   your   family   agree   with   that?"   Would   his   family   agree   to   have   a   half   Celtigar   child   around   Driftmark?  

She   knows   little   of   his   brother,   but   it   seems   the   Velaryons   fought   for   Driftmark   as   much   as   the   Targaryens   did   for   that   awful   throne.   Amethyst   Jaded   eyes   look   back   at   him   with   a   soft   smile.   "I   never   cared   about   your   status.   Half   of   nobility   lacks   your   bravery,   and   your   strength.   They   are   full   of   schemes   and   lies."   If   anything   Serafia   pities   he   has   a   title   now.   They   have   to   play   by   rules.

[dhdfaq]

CAT

Cat works as a part-time Death-Head in East faction. After getting a good deal which takes care of her finances, she has no need to make much other deals.

Cat’s real name is Catherine but no one uses it except in formal situations.

Cat is a newcomer in Death-Heads. She joined to bring money and food on the table when her husband Hagon got too sick to work. Hagon is permanently ill but manages as a home-stay dad.

She’s been married to Hagon for a long time. They’re old teenage sweethearts.

She and Hagon have got 4 kids; daughters Serafia and Amanda, and twin sons Anders and Viktor. Serafia is the oldest, Amanda is middle and twins are the youngest. Serafia is a mouse just like Cat is, while Amanda is a snake. Sons’ races are still unknown.

The children are named after my great-great and great-great-great grandparents

[dhouston67]

Playing a private event at #searsucker #austin. #serafia (at Searsucker Austin)

[djshanichi]

Greetings & Salutations good people! Since we had so much fun at the debut, we’re at it again! Join us for “UNITED: A Black History Month Boogie". RSVP to our Facebook Event Page - https://www.facebook.com/events/855042774635380/ 

These are trying times for many of us. We call this party UNITED, because we believe in the power of solidarity & community under one common groove. We maintain that our story did not begin with slavery, but with our families, traditions, cultures & music. We are the children of revolutionaries, intellectuals & innovators - those that make music what it is today and on February 10th, we celebrate the power & influence we’ve made worldwide through our melodies and rhythms. 

Featuring: 

Adzua-Gette (ATX) 

DJ Nimbus (HTX)  

Serafia (ATX) 

DJ Urban Mello (ATX)  

Tobi G (ATL/CHI) 

DJ Shani (ATX/CHI) 

The lovely Tia Boyd will be photographing all night.  We’ll also have Rib Majesty BBQ Food Truck out back !   

Friday February 10, 2017 9p-2a $5 21+ 

All are welcomed.  Come As You Are. *Baby powder encouraged*.  See you on the dance floor.  

[extremely-nervess]

Can you talk a little more about Skylark and Sera? I love their designs

Ah, Sure. Skylark is played by someone else, and I don't know too much about her yet. She's come to Borovia intentionally, on some sort of personal mission but I'm not sure what. Her outfit is partially meant as a digsuise but I am not sure of the reason behind it. She's pretty young and kind of wild/ free spirited. Likes trying to come up with clever plans and tricking people. She's a bard. Serafia is my character, a Sorcerer/Paladin of the Order of Attar, who are a group of warrior nuns who worship the Morning Lord, via a sacred rose that blooms in their walled abbey. She's a native to Borovia. Sera is a Thorn Sister - meaning she is a member of the Order's millitant arm and doesn't really wield direct divine power. She's a reasonably experienced warrior, and considers herself a servant of the people. She is very composed and collected, always trying to set a good example and keep people out of danger. A bit of an older sister type.

[avetruth]

Een nieuwer testament : Haasse, Hella S. (Hélène Serafia), 1918-2011

Een nieuwer testament : Haasse, Hella S. (Hélène Serafia), 1918-2011 https://www.avetruthbooks.com/2022/04/een-nieuwer-testament-haasse-hella-s-helene-serafia-1918-2011.html?feed_id=5979

[isefyres-archive]

@dastardlydaemon asked: “ you thought i never noticed you, but i did. i always saw you. ” for serafia

Amethyst   eyes   shift   to   look   back   at   the   prince.   There   is   doubt   reflect   upon   her   own,   mostly,   it's   the   history   between   their   houses   that   has   stopped   her   from   thinking   any   Targaryen   would   ever   see   a   Celtigar   as   anything   but   Masters   of   Coins   and   the   ladies   of   the   houses   as   attendants   to   queens   and   princesses.   "

You   are   a   wordsmith,   Your   Grace.   Bend   words   to   your   will   like   Dark   Sister   slashes   through   fields   of   enemies."   Serafia   speaks   at   last,   but   she   remains   civil,   there   is   confusion,   and   there   is   intrigue   in   her   posture.   She   could   easily   walk   away   and   let   the   man   ponder   on   his   words   and   she   is   tempted   to.   Has   he   ever   been   rejected,   ever   felt   the   pang   in   his   heart   of   being  pushed   away?  

"I   thought   you   dragons   only   saw   each   other.   And   the   occasional   seahorse."   Lips   curve   into   a   smile   then,   shaking   her   head   at   what   a   wild   situation   she   has   found   herself   in.   "But   do   tell   me,   Prince   Daemon.   What   have   you   noticed?   Your   words   will   define   if   this   conversation   goes   somewhere."

[tenebristhequeen]

Thank you dear, it is rare to see such kindness..too many times humans tried to harm the cubs or directly steal the eggs.

[ She then allows Serafia to get closer as well, while Fren looks at them with curiosity but seems a bit too shy for now ]

They are done eating dear, whenever you feel ready, I can bring you to my castle, you may want to eat and rest, no?

// Closed Starter for @rxnowned-vxmpire-hxnter

[ A rumbling sound echoes in the forest, before a large black Dragoness jumps out of the tall vegetation.

With a quick and deadly bite, she kills a rather old deer, before dropping her prey to her side, making a small roar to call out for some small cubs. Those are not her children, but she's keeping an eye on them, along with providing food.

As they chirp and eat, Tenebris perks up, feeling a new presence nearby, a paw of hers gets placed between the new presence and the cub, while she shows her teeth as a warning]

Ghrr..Show yourself...No sudden moves...

[ As Queen, her duty is to protect her subjects, especially the cubs.. she's usually very kind and calm, but with the babies there she can't risk their life ]

Who are you? And what brings you into my Kingdom, if you're aware of that..