#dynast

[probably-unreliable]

Matriarch of house Cathak

[third-half]

Slayers Artober- Everything Else!

[ganurath]

I just saw the word Exalted on my dash and it reminded me of the tragic mess that was Manosque Cyan.

[alpojones]

[lichenluvr]

oc posting

Divinia

Dynast

yes they are toxic yuri yes they are on the edge of divorce yes they are irrevocably suited for each other and cannot be apart

divinia is a deity "trapped" in a doll's body and dynast is a deity who serves as her loyal knight

[chinoiseriene]

GongDeng 宫灯 palace lanterns, also known as court lanterns, are a distinctive type of traditional Chinese lantern and a hallmark of Chinese craftsmanship.

The city of Luoyang in Henan province was especially known for the production of palace and court lanterns. It’s also considered the origin of this craft.

As the name suggests, palace lanterns were initially used in the imperial palace. They are typically made with a delicate wooden frame, adorned with silk gauze or glass, and painted with various decorative patterns. These lanterns are celebrated for their elegance and regal courtly style. Used primarily within the court.

The lanterns in this post are from the Qing Dynasty and are made out of Zitan (red sandalwood)

[sweetmapple]

Varre and Ansbach dynamic as I see it

[herpsandbirds]

Grant's or Western Hercules Beetle (Dynastes grantii), family Scarabaeidae, Sedona, AZ, USA

photograph by Cockroacharles

[hexasart]

Another bug to join the carousel series! This time an Eastern Hercules Beetle! (Dynastes tityus) :>

[kdw0000]

"𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒂 𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑰 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖"

[sinoheritage]

Caihua 彩画 "colour painting" is the traditional Chinese decorative painting used for architecture and one of the most notable and important features of historical Chinese architecture. Caihua served not only as decoration but also protection of the predominantly wooden architecture from various seasonal elements and hid the imperfections of the wood itself.

The use of different colours or paintings would be according to the particular local regional customs, as well as historical periods. The choice of colours and symbology are based on traditional Chinese philosophies like the Five Elements.

One of the most common types is Hexi Caihua 和玺彩画 “Hexi painting” or “Imperial-style decorative painting” which is the royal variation of Caihua. Historically used only on the most important buildings in Chinese palaces.

[probably-unreliable]

Meeting the new Dragon-Blooded signature circle

[grimeowkin]

How I envision their dynamic

[bowelfly]

more birthday bug ko-fi doodles! thanks to everyone who contributed to my birthday treat fund.

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Libation Dish Depicting Ka-Arms Presenting an Ankh-Sign.

Period: Early Dynastic Period, 1st Dynasty

Date: ca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Place of origin: Egypt

Medium: Greywacke

[podartists]

The Hercules Beetle, Scarabæus hercules [Pl. 34]