#valdo

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A witcher walks into a bar:

Valdo: I'll save us! Kill me witcher! and let the others go!!! I'll be the sacrifice for your bloodlust!

Jaskier: I agree! Kill him!

Geralt: nice try jaskier. Get your things i found a contract.

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Foil Analysis: Kai Chisaki (Overhaul) vs. Valdo Gollini (Dark Might)

1. Origins and Motivations

Kai Chisaki (Overhaul): Kai, raised in an orphanage by the Shie Hassaikai’s Boss, developed a deep loyalty to his adoptive father, whom he credits for giving him a home (Pages 30, 45). His mysophobic worldview and belief that Quirks are a "plague" stem from a childhood theory that Quirks were a virus carried by mice, fueling his obsession to eradicate them (Page 13). As leader of the Shie Hassaikai, he aims to restore the Yakuza’s former glory by monopolizing the black market with Quirk-destroying bullets made from Eri’s Rewind Quirk, viewing her as a tool to achieve his vision of a Quirkless world (Pages 6, 13-14). His plan involves selling these bullets to villains and a serum to heroes, controlling both sides (Page 14). When the Boss opposed exploiting Eri, Kai put him into a coma, intending to awaken him once his plan succeeded, showing his twisted devotion (Pages 45, 59).

Valdo Gollini (Dark Might): Valdo, born into the Gollini Family, Europe’s largest mafia, grew up idolizing All Might but fixated on his strength rather than his heroism (Pages 104, 106). His father, the family’s leader, refused to indulge Valdo’s fantasy of becoming All Might’s successor, criticizing his shallow obsession (Pages 98, 111). Enraged, Valdo murdered his father to seize control, expanding the family’s power through Anna Scervino’s Overmodification Quirk, which boosts others’ abilities (Pages 111, 119). His goal is to become the “next Symbol of Peace,” not to save people but to gain power and respect, using Anna to enhance his Alchemy Quirk and create a fortress to dominate society (Pages 113, 118). His actions reflect a narcissistic desire to emulate All Might’s image while twisting his ideals (Page 119).

Foil Dynamic: Overhaul’s misanthropic quest to eradicate Quirks and restore the Yakuza contrasts with Dark Might’s delusional ambition to become a revered hero through violent dominance. Overhaul’s motivation is rooted in loyalty to his adoptive father and a desire to “cleanse” society (Page 13), while Dark Might’s stems from personal ego and rejection by his biological father (Page 111). Overhaul’s calculated plan to control the black market (Page 14) highlights Dark Might’s chaotic, spectacle-driven conquest (Page 118). Overhaul’s love for his Boss leads him to preserve him in a coma (Page 45), while Dark Might’s hatred for his father results in patricide (Page 111), emphasizing duty versus rebellion.

2. Personality

Overhaul: Overhaul is a mysophobic, antisocial sociopath with a cold, calculating demeanor, often speaking in a creepy monotone (Pages 4, 47). His obsession with cleanliness and disdain for Quirks manifest as a superiority complex, viewing others as “sick” pawns (Pages 4, 50). He kills without remorse, as seen with Magne and subordinates, but shows rare vulnerability when apologizing to his Boss in prison (Pages 6, 47-48). His calm facade crumbles during his Villainous Breakdown against Mirio and Deku, revealing desperation (Page 58). His refusal to accept “Kai Chisaki” reflects his rejection of his human identity for his mission (Page 56).

Dark Might: Dark Might is a narcissistic, flamboyant manchild with a grandiose personality, reveling in theatrical displays and large ham behavior (Pages 106, 107). He masks his cowardice and insecurity with a smug, condescending front, taunting heroes as “amateurs” while craving their admiration (Page 106). His obsession with All Might’s image drives his actions, but he panics when his transmuted All Might-like appearance slips, exposing his true face (Page 107). His Villainous Breakdown reveals a fragile ego, whimpering as he’s defeated (Page 107). Unlike Overhaul, he embraces his “Dark Might” persona to project power (Page 103).

Foil Dynamic: Overhaul’s cold, restrained sociopathy contrasts with Dark Might’s loud, performative narcissism. Overhaul’s mysophobic detachment (Page 4) highlights Dark Might’s attention-seeking bravado (Page 106). Overhaul’s breakdown is driven by his plan’s failure (Page 58), while Dark Might’s stems from his exposed fraudulence (Page 107). Overhaul rejects his human identity to embody his mission (Page 56), while Dark Might clings to a heroic facade to escape his inadequacy (Page 103), underscoring internal versus external validation.

3. Combat Style

Overhaul: Overhaul’s Quirk, Overhaul, allows him to disassemble and reassemble matter with a touch, enabling instant kills, healing, or fusing with allies like Shin Nemoto and Rikiya Katsukame to create monstrous forms (Pages 7, 8, 22). His fighting style is tactical, reshaping terrain to trap opponents or create spikes, as seen against Mirio (Pages 19, 20). He prefers minions to handle direct combat, only engaging personally when cornered, relying on precision and environmental control (Page 41). His loss of both arms by Shigaraki and Mr. Compress renders him Quirkless, highlighting his dependency on his hands (Page 44).

Dark Might: Dark Might’s Alchemy Quirk manipulates matter to create complex structures, like flaming hands, spears, or fortresses, enhanced by Anna’s Overmodification (Pages 109, 110). He favors ranged attacks, using Bologna Smash and Torino Smash to launch opponents away, but shows proficiency in close combat when needed, as seen against Giulio (Pages 108, 110). His monstrous One-Winged Angel form, with swollen muscles and disfigured arms, relies on overwhelming power and speed (Page 105). Unlike Overhaul, his Quirk requires gold as a catalyst, limiting its use (Page 89).

Foil Dynamic: Overhaul’s precise, touch-based biomanipulation contrasts with Dark Might’s versatile, gold-dependent Alchemy. Overhaul’s direct destruction and reconstruction (Page 7) highlight Dark Might’s theatrical, projectile-heavy attacks (Page 110). Overhaul’s reliance on minions and tactical terrain control (Page 41) contrasts with Dark Might’s preference for personal, flashy combat (Page 108). Overhaul’s Quirk loss due to severed arms (Page 44) underscores Dark Might’s sustained power through external enhancement (Page 109), emphasizing control versus spectacle.

4. Relationships with Allies and Father Figures

Overhaul: Overhaul views his Shie Hassaikai subordinates as expendable, killing them for minor failures, though loyalists like Chronostasis and Mimic are valued (Pages 5, 30, 31). His Eight Bullets, like Shin Nemoto, are devoted due to fear or shared ideals, but he uses them as shields or fuses with them without consent (Pages 29, 63). His deepest bond is with the Boss, his adoptive father, whom he reveres and seeks to repay by restoring the Yakuza, even putting him in a coma to pursue his plan (Pages 30, 45). His tearful apology to the Boss in prison shows genuine remorse, though it doesn’t redeem him (Page 6).

Dark Might: Dark Might controls the Gollini Family through fear, loyalty, and material benefits, executing failures like Paulo and Simon (Pages 95, 114). His inner circle, including Bruno and Deborah, are enhanced by Anna’s Quirk but face his wrath for disobedience (Pages 92, 95). He shows no true loyalty, using Anna as a tool and discarding allies when they fail (Page 120). His relationship with his father was antagonistic; he killed him for rejecting his All Might obsession, showing no remorse (Page 111). His only “loyalty” is to his warped vision of All Might’s legacy (Page 119).

Foil Dynamic: Overhaul’s utilitarian view of subordinates contrasts with Dark Might’s tyrannical control, but both treat allies as disposable (Pages 5, 114). Overhaul’s devotion to his adoptive father, despite his actions, contrasts with Dark Might’s hatred and murder of his biological father (Pages 45, 111). Overhaul’s remorse toward the Boss (Page 6) highlights Dark Might’s lack of regret, emphasizing duty-driven versus ego-driven betrayal. Overhaul’s selective loyalty to key allies (Page 30) contrasts with Dark Might’s indiscriminate punishment of failures (Page 92).

5. Narrative Role and Foils to Other Villains

Overhaul: As the Shie Hassaikai Arc’s primary antagonist, Overhaul represents the consequences of a Quirk-obsessed society rejecting traditional values (Page 34). His foil to Tomura Shigaraki highlights their contrasting leadership: Overhaul’s strategic planning and disdain for Shigaraki’s lack of vision (Page 47) contrast with Shigaraki’s chaotic, emotional drive. Overhaul’s defeat by Deku, enabled by Eri’s Rewind, and his arm loss to the League underscore his overreliance on control (Pages 26, 44). His arc critiques the Yakuza’s decline and his inability to adapt, ending in his imprisonment and emotional breakdown (Pages 27, 6).

Dark Might: As the main antagonist of My Hero Academia: You’re Next, Dark Might embodies a corrupted parody of heroism, twisting All Might’s legacy (Page 119). His foil to All For One lies in their shared childish narcissism and desire for dominance, but Dark Might’s obsession with All Might’s image contrasts with All For One’s rejection of heroic ideals (Page 80). His defeat by Deku, Katsuki, and Shoto, using Anna’s neutralization, exposes his fraudulence (Page 116). His arc explores the dangers of shallow idolization, ending in his potential death or arrest (Page 100).

Foil Dynamic: Overhaul’s systemic critique of Quirk society contrasts with Dark Might’s personal obsession with heroic fame. Overhaul’s foil to Shigaraki emphasizes strategic versus chaotic villainy (Page 47), while Dark Might’s foil to All For One highlights performative versus authentic power (Page 80). Overhaul’s downfall through loss of control (Page 44) contrasts with Dark Might’s exposure as a fraud (Page 107), emphasizing internal failure versus external rejection.

6. Symbolic Representation

Overhaul: Overhaul’s plague doctor mask and black attire symbolize his mysophobic obsession with cleansing society of Quirks (Pages 10, 43). His scar, from a scuffle with Magne, reflects his violent past (Page 49). His Quirk-destroying bullets and Eri’s blood represent his desire to “purify” the world, while his monstrous fusions with Shin and Rikiya symbolize his dehumanization (Pages 22, 26). His severed arms signify his loss of power and identity (Page 44).

Dark Might: Dark Might’s All Might-inspired costume and transmuted appearance symbolize his attempt to steal All Might’s legacy (Page 106). His white suit and later Silver Age costume reflect his superficial heroism (Page 91). His grotesque One-Winged Angel form, with disfigured arms and red skin, represents his corrupted ambition (Page 105). His mask, burned off by Shoto, symbolizes his exposed fraudulence (Page 90).

Foil Dynamic: Overhaul’s plague doctor imagery and blood-based tools contrast with Dark Might’s heroic mimicry and alchemical constructs. Overhaul’s mask hides his contempt for humanity (Page 43), while Dark Might’s conceals his insecurity (Page 107). Overhaul’s fusions reflect his rejection of humanity (Page 22), while Dark Might’s monstrous form embodies his twisted heroism (Page 105). Overhaul’s severed arms (Page 44) contrast with Dark Might’s unmasked face (Page 90), symbolizing loss of power versus loss of facade.

Conclusion

Overhaul and Dark Might are compelling foils, their contrasts rooted in their origins, ideologies, and relationships. Overhaul’s misanthropic mission to eradicate Quirks and restore the Yakuza (Page 13) opposes Dark Might’s narcissistic quest to become a revered hero (Page 106). Overhaul’s cold, strategic leadership and loyalty to his adoptive father (Page 30) contrast with Dark Might’s flamboyant tyranny and patricide (Page 111). Their biomanipulation Quirks—Overhaul’s destructive touch versus Dark Might’s constructive Alchemy—highlight control versus spectacle (Pages 7, 110). Overhaul’s foil to Shigaraki and Dark Might’s to All For One emphasize their distinct villainous philosophies (Pages 47, 80). Symbolically, Overhaul’s plague imagery and severed arms contrast with Dark Might’s heroic mimicry and unmasked vulnerability (Pages 44, 90). If they clashed, Overhaul’s precise lethality might counter Dark Might’s ranged power, but Dark Might’s enhanced strength could overwhelm Overhaul’s tactical approach, creating a battle of ideology—purification versus domination—enriching My Hero Academia’s exploration of villainy and corrupted ideals.

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Chapters: 16/20 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, The Witcher (TV), Wiedźmin | The Witcher (Video Game) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Lambert/Valdo Marx Characters: Lambert (The Witcher), Valdo Marx, Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia, Jaskier | Dandelion, Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Triss Merigold, Sabrina Glevissig, Eveline Gallo, Original Male Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Bertram Tauler | Jad Karadin, Ermion | Mousesack, Fringilla Vigo Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Prince!Valdo, Prince!Cahir, War, Kidnapping, Political Campaigns, Prophecy, Canon-Typical Violence, Blood and Injury, Implied/Referenced Torture, Lies By Omission, Banter, Morally Ambiguous Character, Gratuitous Descriptions of Camping, Arson, Hand wavy magic, Enemies to Friends, Friends to Lovers, Not the same ones though Summary:

It began with a prophecy: the rise of Nilfgaard would be heralded by the union of the Rightful Heir and a Conduit of Power such as the Continent had never seen. They would usher in a golden age under the banners of the Emperor, subjugating all before them.

It begins with a man in a winged helmet and a scared princess. Where it really begins is with a bard and a Witcher and a past that refuses to let either of them go.

Valdo is happy to leave Cidaris behind, especially after Jaskier's promises of adventure and intrigue. The city had become too crowded, too constricting: it reminded him too much of home.

Lambert is equal parts baffled and irritated by the bard now travelling with him. He wasn't expecting the sharp-tongued, sharp-eyed red-head that not only knew his way around a royal court, but also a campsite in the woods.

Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach wants his older brother to take his rightful place as the next heir of Nilfgaard. And if that means tracking him across the continent in an attempt to bring him home, then so be it.

[awitcheress]

Jaskier would me as a traitor, because I love this song too much...5

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Person A: “Yo! What the fuck?! That could have hit me!” 

Person B: “That was kinda the point.”

[fandom-junk-drawer]

Imagine Jaskier at a bardic competition where he doesn't seem to be doing too well, at least against Valdo, so in the final round, he just pulls this out:

[maripolifan]

It's still technically the 10th, right?

Anyway, happy birthday to my two faves <3

[lockeddocs]

When i’m in an All Might obsession competition and these three are my opponents

edit: I realized I need to add several more characters to this

I literally drew DaveMight why didnt I add him 😭

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Geralt walking in on yennefer doing jaskiers makeup

Geralt: hmm?

Jaskier: I'm meeting some friends from oxenfurt for supper and valdo told me not to wear makeup because he doesn't think men should wear it

Yennefer: I'm giving him a full glam. Since he insists on following you on the path, he doesn't have a collection nearly as good as mine

Geralt: hmm *turns to leave*

Jaskier: get back here, you're coming and wearing full glam too. The other witchers are too

Geralt: fine, but no fake lashes! I hate wearing those things

[proxissima]

Alignment chart of how the characters eat their cereal

Part 2

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Chapters: 15/20 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, The Witcher (TV), Wiedźmin | The Witcher (Video Game) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Lambert/Valdo Marx Characters: Lambert (The Witcher), Valdo Marx, Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia, Jaskier | Dandelion, Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Triss Merigold, Sabrina Glevissig, Eveline Gallo, Original Male Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Bertram Tauler | Jad Karadin, Ermion | Mousesack, Fringilla Vigo Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Prince!Valdo, Prince!Cahir, War, Kidnapping, Political Campaigns, Prophecy, Canon-Typical Violence, Blood and Injury, Implied/Referenced Torture, Lies By Omission, Banter, Morally Ambiguous Character, Gratuitous Descriptions of Camping, Arson, Hand wavy magic, Enemies to Friends, Friends to Lovers, Not the same ones though Summary:

It began with a prophecy: the rise of Nilfgaard would be heralded by the union of the Rightful Heir and a Conduit of Power such as the Continent had never seen. They would usher in a golden age under the banners of the Emperor, subjugating all before them.

It begins with a man in a winged helmet and a scared princess. Where it really begins is with a bard and a Witcher and a past that refuses to let either of them go.

Valdo is happy to leave Cidaris behind, especially after Jaskier's promises of adventure and intrigue. The city had become too crowded, too constricting: it reminded him too much of home.

Lambert is equal parts baffled and irritated by the bard now travelling with him. He wasn't expecting the sharp-tongued, sharp-eyed red-head that not only knew his way around a royal court, but also a campsite in the woods.

Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach wants his older brother to take his rightful place as the next heir of Nilfgaard. And if that means tracking him across the continent in an attempt to bring him home, then so be it.

[untangling-my-headphones]

one thing I actually loved was when Jaskier was given the opportunity to end Rience he pulled no punches, I think his words were "get rid of him" GET RID OF HIM. none of that I'm not stooping to their level, show mercy shit, just straight up kill that guy. of course he knew how much of a threat Rience is to Geralt and Ciri but also he's touching his hands in that scene where Rience burnt him, his eyes are spaced out like he's going right back to that moment, this is very much revenge for himself as well.

I think Jaskier has always had that way about him like when he wished on the Djinn (though obviously it didn't work) for Valdo Marx to die but it's seen as a joke and his naivety when it comes to death and murdering and having blood on your hands plays a part, he's wishing death over a petty bard rivalry. But with Rience he doesn't have that naivety anymore and he still just mercilessly demands his outright death.

[primepaginequotidiani]

PRIMA PAGINA Tutto Sport di Oggi venerdì, 29 novembre 2024

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Sardinha The Polite at the vet.

With Archivaldo Reche Junior / Medicina Felina @clinicavetmasters Photo by Cats, Beavers & Ducks

[help-help-i-need-an-adult]

Breakfast at Kaer Morhen:

Jaskier: so… I’m going to need your help today.

Eskel: who’s help?

Jaskier: all of you

Ves: ok… with what?

Jaskier: painting!

Everyone: *groans*

Geralt: do we have to?

Jaskier: yes! I’ve got all the outlines done. All you have to do is paint.

Everyone: *grumbles*

Everyone shows up to where Jaskier has set up the canvases.

Jaskier: *hands them all safety goggles and paintball guns*

Suddenly, everyone is very into it.

Lambert: YOU DIDN’T TELL ME I’D BE SHOOTING THINGS!

Aiden: *bouncing*

Jaskier: what would be the fun it telling you? Now, there are 3 canvases. Split up into teams of 2 and get to work, please! Best work will get a prize.

Everyone: FUCK YEAH!!!

(They do love a competition)

Lambert: come on, cat! We have the best aim in the keep! We’re gonna KILL it!

(Lambert gets covered in paint and bruises because everyone uses extra paint balls to shoot at him for that comment. He’s loving it and having the time of his life.)

Results look something like this:

(Work from Ink Master, Season 12, Ep. 14: Unfriendly Fire)

Later Jaskier asks Lambert to help him again. He’s designed a canvas that needs paint bombs. He needs Lambert to design and detonate the bombs for him.

Lambert suddenly REALLY likes painting.

One bomb mysteriously appears in Valdo Marx’s dressing room the following spring.

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