#language refs

[quitealotofsodapop]

What does tudi mean? I've tried looking it up but didn't find anything that made sense.

"Tú DÌ/Tudi/徒弟" means "apprentice" or "disciple". For example; the student or understudy of a "Sifu/Shifu/师傅" or master.

Another similar word is "Tǔ Dì/土地" which means "soil/dirt", and is used to describe a type of helpful mountain god ("Tŭ Dì Gōng/土地公") - hence why in Lego Monkie Kid the amnesiac!Wukong calls upon the spirit "Tudi" when him and Pigsy are looking for the kidnapped Mr Tang.

I used the Yabla Chinese-English Pinyin dictionary as a source. So I hope I got these right.

[spiders-notagain]

I've already reblogged this I think but I want to add some links that I found off tumblr

List of times vulcans have lied // Refuting the idea that only some vulcans can mind meld // History of vulcan genitalia fanlore // Some extra vulcan words // Vulcan meditation // Marketa vulcan fanpage // Vulcan related items + clothing // DeviantArt Vulcan community (kinda dead) // LUG ST RPG Vulcans Sourcebook // Vulcan Timekeeping // Legends of T'Kay - Vulcan Trickster // Spockanalia - vulcan fanzine (67-70') // Vulcan travel guide epub // Analysis of Surakian Logic // C'thia explanation // Kal-toh explanation // Vulcan harp and Theremin by Peter Pringle // Ti'valka'ain Ralash-Tanaf, Vol 1 by Ray Caspri

Vulcantology: Best Sources To Learn All Things Vulcan

Another lovely and sad song in MGV by T’Prion

So I was just starting out in my research Journey on the Vulcan (or Whl’q’n I have learned!) people and their world (T’Khasi is the name for the Vulcan homeworld and I honest have no idea why it’s translated by the UT into Fed Standard English, it’s definitely one of the less difficult Vulcan words to pronounce.)

But I’ve found EVEN MORE helpful links! Not just for learning Vulkansu but for Vulcans in general! I wouldn’t be surprised if there is eventually yet ANOTHER of these posts in the future (or really just make this one bigger). As it stands, this is my comprehensive guide to all things Vulcan! 💚🖖🏻💚

Major Websites

Surak (bordering on obsolete, but helpful for getting to other hyperlinks in case anything on this post goes funky)

Korsaya (Lots of info on how to write in Vulcan and other language writing questions)

Kir’Shara (This one might be my new favorite! It’s a fan lore site that stays true to canon lore as possible! It’s got the complete writings of Surak, cultural anecdotes and name lists! Much love!)

Where To Learn The Vulcan Language

Vulcan Language PDF (mostly for the lessons in the book’s latter half!)

The Vulcan Dictionary (a little clunky, but @yel-halansu has links to some more polished but still in-development sites on their RB of my original post.)

How to Write in Vulcan (ancient script, there are other fonts like “handwriting” and “Dzhaleyl” but AGV is the one with the letter breakdown)

The Vulcan Alphabet Song (a fan-song I made to remember the fundamentals of the Vulcan Alphabet, ghostwritten by Amanda Grayson, translation in the notes of the original post!)

Canon Lore & History

Vulcan History: Vulcan History (Overview) ~ Surak ~ T’Klass ~ The Kir’Shara ~ Syrranites ~ V’tosh Ka’tur

Vulcan Spirituality: Katra ~ Katric Arks ~ Mind Meld ~ Pon Farr ~ Kolinahr

Vulcan Geography: The Forge ~ Mount Seleya ~ T’Karath Sanctuary ~ The Fire Plains

Recipes: Plomeek Soup (What even is Plomeek Soup??) ~ Plomeek Tea ~ Spice Tea ~ Krei’la

Fanon Lore, Headcanons, and Other Cool Stuff

Music: Tribute To Vulcan (Nadordatoran na’o T’Khasi) ~ “How To Save A Life” by The Fray in Vulcan ~ The Ballad of Solkar The Slut ~ Sidhzhan T’gai YT Channel ~ Songs of T’Khasi Master Post ~ Pon Farr: An Amok Time Tribute ~ Aluk-kumsu (Wellerman in Vulcan)

Vulcan Culture: Vulcan Fashion ~ Vulcan Hairstyles ~ “Hand”canons ~ Vulcan Toddlers ~ Vulcan Teenagers ~ Vulcan Accent ~ The Vulcan Word for Dumbass: Origins ~ Vulcans At Federation “Eurovision” (FANART OF SAID EUROVISION PERFORMANCE) ~ Culture Clash: Non-Vulcans on Vulcan Ships (Bonus: Happy Birth Anniversary Crewman.) ~ Images of T’Khasi (Canon) ~ Vulcan Funerary Practices ~ Qo’nos vs. T’Khasi: Warriors from a Peaceful Planet & Pacifists from A Hell World ~ Vulcans & Physical/Telepathic Intimacy: Too Much Love Is Dangerous ~ Vulcan/Betazoid Relationships ~ Vulcans LOVE Poker ~ Vulcan Adoption Practices (Like Ostriches!) ~ Vulcan Home Decor & Architecture

Vulcan Biology: The BIG Vulcan Biology Post ~ Debate on Vulcan Evolutionary Biology (partially in notes) ~ Vulcan Biology Headcanons ~ Pon Farr Headcanons ~ Vulcan Sicknesses ~ Emotion/Pain Receptor Headcanon ~ Vulcan Infants ~ Demystifying The Vulcan Katra ~ Vulcan Hybrids: Post Spock ~ Pon Farr is NOT Puberty ~ Why Vulcans Get Drunk On Chocolate ~ Vulcan Desert Adaptations ~ Vulcans vs Other Species in Combat ~ Vulcan Telepathic Abilities ~ Wildlife of Vulcan

Vulcan History: The BIG Vulcan History Post (+Reformation Anecdotes) Ambassador Solkar: A Comedic Anecdote ~ Technologically Contextualizing Surak ~ Vulcan Bronze Age vs Surakian Age ~ Sarek: A Character Study ~ Pre-Surakian Ancient Vulcan Designs (Male, Female) ~ Vulcan Fashion History ~ Pre-Surak: Hell, But Not Just Because of War

Vulcan Politics & Philosophy: Humans Are Lonely: Why I Love Vulcans ~ Vulcan High Command vs. Syrranites vs. V’tosh Ka’tur ~ Vulcan Terrorism ~ Childhood Betrothal Discourse (Improved!) ~ The Difference Between Sarek & Tuvok ~ The Purpose of Kohlinar (and why Spock didn’t do it right) ~ “I Do Not Feel ___”: A Mantra, Not A Fact ~ The Societal Evolution of Vulcankind Explained ~ The Logic Spectrum: Syrranite Lite ~ Logic is not “logic” ~ Meditation Candles: Reminders of Home & Controlled Chaos ~ On T’Pau: The Face of Vulcan ~ The Complexities of Vulcan Mental Health ~ The Kir’Shara & Familial Loyalty

Special Thanks to @find-me-in-outer-space @protectspock @distractedducky @nuclear-wessels @janey-jane @acesexualspock @chateauofmymind @starfleet-memedom @ineffablebuddies @sporkandpringles @s-trip-tease @foodreplicator @marlinspirkhall @adira-tal @aceofwands @goddamnshinyrock @mlovesstrawberries @spacedancer1701 @sleepysnowfinch @enterprisetrampstamp @capsfromtrek @seraphsfire @starcrossedcherik @thefuzzyaya @thenorsiest @trillgendermetaphor @onelonelystory @yel-halansu @tomfooleryprime @sweetsoursugarcube @nisaexploresadhd @tribbleland @trekkie24 @thornfield13713 @menecio @hughculber @svartalfhild @zhewhoisfate @hedge-rambles @starfleet-jelly @koalas-koalas-everywhere @scientific-tricorder @caffeinatedcorvids @subarktis @plant-dad-sulu @thedurvin @beelzebufo @falsepremise @greatbirdofthegalaxy @tyrannosaurus-trainwreck @flerkenindisguise @redshiftsinger and so many others for your contributions!

[sukinapan]

[kensatou]

“if you could pick up another language, what would it be?”

“i’d go russian. i’d love to know what geno says or has said over the years… i’d love to know 🥰 i just want to know (giggles) 🥰”

[tenowls]

rivals

[theonewhowails]

do you ever wonder how old the twins are? how long have they been with the one who waits? do you ever think about how much of that time in the veil narinder spent totally alone, about how much of a stabilizing presence it might have been to have literally else around, after all that time? i think about it a completely normal amount, personally,

[clumsypuppy]

xīn yá 🌱

[lancelil]

me, finally locking in on drawing jay: >:)

[kokoasci]

some concept stuff (nova worldbuilding)

[mavlabajuri]

Mando'a Adjectives! Part 2 of my "educational poster in a classroom"-esque mando'a series (does it count a a series now??)! The layout was a bit harder to figure out with this one. **The -'la, -'yc categories idea is mostly speculative and based on patterns I noticed in the available material, but shouldn't be taken as more than a guiding rule that I use! I pray there aren't any typos. Feedback is as always warmly welcomed! To check out my pervious Mando'a Verbs post click -> here! K'oyacyi!

[lily-claw]

Togachako Week

Day 3: Formal/Blood

[spiders-notagain]

A few more

Vulcan harp and Theremin by Peter Pringle

Ti'valka'ain Ralash-Tanaf, Vol 1 by Ray Caspri

The Music of Vulcan

Relevant Kir'Shara Article: What Does A Vulcan Listen To?

Songs from T'Khasi

Songs created by Vulcans, primarily in Vulkansu

Nadordatoran na'o T'Khasi (Tribute to Vulcan)

A mourning dirge for the Vulcan home world composed after it's destruction in the Kelvin Timeline, performed by T'Prion.

The Ballad of Solkar The Slut

A chiding parody ballad recounting the historical event referred to as "First Contact", specifically the handshake transpiring between Ambassador Solkar and Zefram Cochrane. Written by @yel-halansu and performed by @axelastralis

Falor's Journey

An excerpt of the musical epic known as "Falor's Journey" performed by Tuvok (played by Tim Russ) from the Voyager episode "Innocence" in Federation Standard via Universal Translator.

The Works of Sidzhan T'Gai & T'Prion

Sidzhan T'Gai's youtube channel consists of 7 original compositions in various Vulcan musical traditions and styles performed by T'Prion. The titles consist of I'kushizhau Etek Salan (Now We Shape The Wind), Ken-tor Rik'faiyan, Dvel (Choice), Sochya (Peace), IDIC, Kaiidith (What Is, Is), Fmak t'Sochya (Sanctuary of Peace). For more information go to Vulcan Legacy.

Earth Songs in Vulkansu

See the Vulcan Linguistics Post for translation tools!

Ki'orentor (You & I Have Learned)

A poem written by Leonard Nimoy in 1981 and shared on Twitter a few days before his death, translated here into Vulcan (with English subtitles).

How to Save A Life

Original song by The Fray, translated and performed by Denatonia, title translated to "Remembering A Friend" for lyrical restructuring purposes.

Aluk-kumsu (The Wellerman Song)

A translation of the New Zealand whaling shanty that took the internet by storm earlier in the pandemic, translated and performed by myself.

Rom-halan Mahk (The Parting Glass)

A translation of an old Irish drinking song into Vulkansu by myself, since dedicated to Nichelle Nichols and all beloved Star Trek actors now departed from us.

Inspired by Vulcans and Vulkansu

Songs of T'Khasi

A five playlist Masterpost composed by myself of short playlists meant to depict the grander overarching history of Vulcan. From when they first evolved into thinking humanoids in the unforgiving T'Khasi desert, to their ever changing and enlightened future among the stars.

Aluk-kumsu (The Wellerman Song)

A translation of the New Zealand whaling shanty that took the internet by storm earlier in the pandemic, translated and performed by myself.

Pon Farr: An Amok Time Tribute

A fan re-interpretation/playlist recounting the events of of Star Trek: The Original Series' "Amok Time", each song depicting a particular chapter in the narrative.

Vulcan Performance at Unifision

Theoretical waxings on the various stylings of performance from Federation worlds at a United Federation of Planets "Eurovision" instigated by @goddamnshinyrock and @swordfern. With particular description on the Vulcan performance by @aceofwands. Fanart depiction can be found here, created by @sleepysnowfinch!

Click Here to Return to the Vulcan Masterpost (Coming Soon!)

[h0neytalk]

Italian Audio/Books/Videos Masterlist

Now that I’m at the upper A2/lower B1 level for Italian, I figured I’d compile a quick list of where I’ve found the best stuff to read and listen to.

E-Books and Audiobooks

Kobo Rakuten Italia — where I buy my ebooks. You can read them online, in the app, or download them and [redacted] to export them elsewhere. Has a monthly unlimited subscription that functions like a combo Kindle/Audible subscription.

Storytel — monthly subscription for unlimited access to audiobooks.

YouTube

Learn Italian With Lucrezia — truly the savior of anyone learning Italian. My favorite videos are her Q&As, vlogs, and “n basic phrases you need to know.” I don’t get much out of her grammar explainer videos but that’s because of who I am as a person.

NovaLectio — commentary style mini documentaries. I export them to LingQ to read before watching and it helps me parse what’s going on. Also, they upload some videos dubbed in English so you can watch both.

Vogue Italia — celebrity interviews and fashion content. About 50/50 Italian and English but obviously high production value.

ArtandtheCities — criminally underrated channel imo. 10-15 minute art history/industry videos by an art historian. Super interesting, she’s easy to understand, and has captions.

Chef Max Mariola — utter chaos but fun. A Roman chef cooking various dishes, sometimes with a guest. Gives very “your uncle is hosting Thanksgiving and forgot until yesterday” vibes but in the best way.

TV/Movies/Documentaries

RaiPlay (free!) — Italian version of PBS. Lots of documentaries and some kind of goofy soap operas/narrative shows. You can also watch live TV.

Podcasts and Radio

RaiPlay Sound — basically NPR. Also free! You can find podcasts, live radio stations, audiobooks, and even audio descriptions of movies and TV shows.

Articles

Formula 1 Italia — Formula 1 news. I’m a big Ferrari fan but they cover a lot of news/current events (as long as they can connect it to a driver). The writing is short and to the point so it’s easy to parse for beginners. And honestly the drama is better than a lot of TV shows.

Stile Arte — long, more complex articles about art and archaeology. Cannot recommend it enough if you have an interest in any of those things. There are some straightforward history articles at the B1/B2 level, and also some more creative essays that push C1.

Corriere della Sera — daily news site. I started reading the news only in Italian to keep me from doom scrolling because America is terrifying. This is just the site I have ended up using a lot. Mostly because it’s easy to navigate and they have a ton of content.

[teddybeartoji]

a heavy sigh falls from your lips.

"i'm jus' having a day."

satoru huffs. "you're telling me... that you're having a day... aaaaaaall by yourself, handsome?"

you don't need to look at him to know that he's wiggling his eyebrows. dummy. faintly shaking your head, you try to brush his stupid comment off but your lips have a mind of their own, so used to a smile that they're already twitching upward. and satoru being satoru, he takes it as a very good sign to continue. "i can't believe the love of my life is having a day – without me. betrayal, i tell you, absolute betrayal."

he throws himself onto the couch right next to you, thighs touching. no inches between you.

"stop..." you whine. "let me have my day..."

"no way, baby. we're having a day." tucking a strand of hair behind your ear and he whispers — "together."

when you turn to face him, your noses touch. he never did know what personal space is but it's not like you mind (you love it). he looks into your weary eyes, hiding his frown. he nudges his nose against yours and presses a quick kiss to it.

"so is it a 'quiet' day or a 'sleep' day or a 'bath' day or a 'film' day or a 'park' day or....?" his voice is so soft and sugary and warm and caring and you immediately get lost in your thoughts. he's so sweet. you're so grateful for him. if you told him to be quiet for the rest of his life, he'd do it. it'd be very fucking hard but for you – he'd do it without a second thought. and now he's here, asking you what kind of a day you're having. he would've probably wanted to play video games or make-out or go bully suguru but he won't even bring it up because he can see that it's not the right time for that. and you're so grateful. what did you do to deserve a boyfriend like this? a boyfriend who's so ready to put your needs above his, always and forever.

he observes you in your little mind palace, your eyes are little zoned out and it just might be the cutest thing. he places his hand on your thigh, gently pulling you back to him. he doesn't say anything, only giving you a reassuring smile. you love him.

"a 'quiet' day, i think." your head falls against his shoulder with a soft thump.

"okay."

pressing his soft lips to your forehead, he draws hearts on your back.

a quiet 'sorry' tries to hide inside the crook of his neck, burrowing itself into his hoodie. he catches it, though. like always.

"sorry for what?"

"this."

a rumble in his chest, you feel it so clearly.

"you're sorry for having a day?"

an incoherent mumble is his answer.

craning his neck, he tries to look down on you. a finger finds your nose and boops! it, making you sink deeper into him.

"my baby."

it's like honey – the sweetest coo in the whole wide world. he pours it all over you, covering you in his love, sticking you to him. you don't mind (you love it).

"never ever ever ever apologize for that stupid shit again, though."

...

and there it is — a snicker. not a full laugh but it's enough.

"like - damn, you really are dense sometimes, baby." he whistles, earning him a punch to his chest. and a smile. he's getting there.

"what the fuck is wrong with you, satoru?" sitting up straight, you force your lips into a thin line (it's so hard to not smile around him). "i'm over here begging for mercy for being, oh, i don't know, vulnerable, and you tell me that i'm dense?"

hastily you stand from the couch, leaving satoru staring up at you with a big grin. "what a good boyfriend." you scoff. but your words mean absolute jack shit to him, it's like water off a goose. he's never been more in love. he sees another twitch of your lips and he knows he has you.

turning away, you're ready to make a bit of a scene, ready to stomp your feet, ready to forget everything about your day but you can't. an ungodly strength has you glued to your spot because satoru has other plans. his fingers wrap around your wrist, easily pulling you straight down onto his lap. he mumbles a quick 'the best boyfriend' before attacking you with a quick press of his lips to yours and a smirk and you know you're fucked. this wasn't your plan. this is bad. this is extremely bad. you know what he's gonna do and you can't do anything about it. no, no, no. you were supposed to stomp away and wait for him to come hug you from the back, being all cuddly and cute — this was not the plan.

it's his ultimate power move. tickles.

you hate him.

(you love him so much that you fear your heart will literally explode every time you're around him).

and then his fingers are running all over your sides, laughter bubbling from your throat, no matter how hard you try to hold it back. he manages to hold you down and torture you at the same time, it's unforgiving (and impressive but you won't tell him that). tears brim in your eyes and he can't stop looking at you.

this is how you should look all the time. not the tears in your eyes, of course, but the smile. oh, the smile. from one ear all the way to the other. the corners of your eyes crinkling. he can't wait to grow old with you and see the smile wrinkles, these'll definitely be one of his greatest achievements. he's so serious about it.

luckily, he doesn't keep it up for too long, letting you catch your breath – your head falling back onto his chest, right above his heart.

"you're such a dick."

"you love me so much, i'm surprised you haven't proposed yet."

another weak slap against his chest and he laughs. loud and full of love.

a comfortable silence. his hands rest on your waist, soaking in the feeling of your skin, the feeling of you on him, your heart so near his. you trying to get a grip and he's enjoying his time with you. he could be watching paint dry with you and he'd love it. he hopes you know that (he needs you to know that).

"we can still do a crying party... if you want." his breath tickles your ear. "i'll cry with you."

you're so grateful.

snaking your hands behind his neck, you pull him close. "thank you."

"anything for you. everything for you."

[verdemoth]

I've continued playing Fallen London on and off and I've been wanting to make a new ref for Mel for AAAGES, not just to update old art but also show some of the character development Mel's experienced after a handful of years in the Neath! The ES 'Adornment' especially was a major turning point for Philomel and sparked Mel's revolutionary leanings, and is when Mel began to realize Mel's formed meaningful ties just as important as Mel's quest for vengeance. This year's estival (the Coilheart Games) brought out another evolution of this, and Mel's settled into an investigative role in the adamant belief that such worldshattering secrets and threats that encompass the entire city should NOT be purposefully withheld from the people living in it.

Image text is probably hard to read, and there's a transcript below this readmore

Text Transcripts:

In the top right are some quick details. Mel's full name is Philomel Pelayo Muros. In the style of other Fallen London characters, Mel's epithet is 'the Steely-Eyed Gun-for-Hire'. Mel uses no pronouns, Mel's 38 years old and 5 feet 2 inches tall. Mel resides in the Flit, and Mel's profession is as a mercenary and freelance investigator. The faction Mel is closest to is the Revolutionaries, with which Mel has 15 Renown. Mel is an Ambition: Nemesis character.

Below this are some notable player character attributes. Of the main attributes, Philomel has high Dangerous and Watchful but low Persuasive. Mel also has high Dreaded. Of the quirks, Mel has high Steadfast, Melancholy, Ruthless, Forceful, and Magnanimous, but low Subtle and Heartless. Mel also has the quality 'Tragedy: Death of a Spouse'.

Paired with the portrait in the top left are these notes, pointing to several parts of the illustration: "Permanent dark circles from years of stress, poor sleep and frequent nightmares. Mel always looks exhausted and more than a little haunted."

"Mel has acne scars, and a lot of other scars. Mel accumulates wounds almost as quickly as Mel does nightmares."

"A skull fracture obtained during 'Adornment' resulted in some long-term afflictions. These include vision and hearing loss (both on Mel's left) as well as vertigo spells. Mel also fractured a wrist and dislocated a shoulder, now prone to re-injury."

"Mel originally shaved just for ease in tending to the fresh wound. But Mel ended up vibing with the style and is still sporting it a few years later."

The next notes point to the raven (named Sarangerel) perched on Mel's arm in another illustration: "A black raven from the Surface - very rare in the Neath. She spent a good many years with the Tomb-Colonist who first found and nursed her to health, and who gave her her name. Sadly, that chapter has come to an end. She's befriended Philomel, and is glad for Mel's companionship. She doesn't speak much these days, but she sings beautifully her wistful, plaintive melodies."

With the drawing of Mel's hand are these notes: "Finally bothered to ditch the New Newgate cuffs, but Mel got used to the weight and replaced them with heavy bracelets. The 'jewels' are coloured glass."

Each of Mel's possessions are accompanied by a note:

"Rose-Shaded Lenses. Prescription, for light sensitivity and migraine. They've seen better days."

"Revolutionary's Red Feather Pin. Kept close at hand, seldom displayed."

"Horseshoe Lapel Pin. Always part of Mel's ensemble. Worn in reference to a departed friend."

"Ring with a Rose Motif. Of significant sentimental importance. It was an anniversary gift."

"Simple Derringer. Typically hidden somewhere on Mel's person, though Mel now favours a knife. Mel's aim isn't what it used to be."

Text transcripts end here.

[washisart]

Yup. There is a Legendary Blader of Uranus/Caelus and it's J aka Dynamis's cousin. A funny little bug I added into my Zero-G AU thingy. (Gonna be a bit trivia yapping down here so buckle up folks and ALSO potentially Dynamis's lore?) - J is from a branch of Dynamis's family that has been detached in the past. He reunited with them, meeting his cousin D-Dynamis at a young age and got into beyblade. - He really likes his cousin and was shocked to find out about Dynamis's inherited duty, passing down for generations. - Overall, J treats beyblade a hobby, juggling between everything: from battling, collecting to tinkering with the bey. That's why he'd changed beyblade at least twice before Mental Fury. - J, mysterious as he is, found his way into the Dynamis's guarded temple on his own. - When the star fragment came for his bey, J quickly smashed it away with his shovel but later tripped, and the star fragment entered his fallen bey. - After being marked as a Legendary Blader by the prophesy, J started messing around with said prophesy. - His bey beast/bey spirit is a butterfly-like creature.