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Please write the post about Keycatrich's destruction!!

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So!

Keycatrich, per the almanac that you can pick up, was "once a residential area home to the Lucian rich and famous. Under the Wall's protection, the town flourished as an intercontinental trading post". Furthermore, when you talk to Weskham (one of Regis' former retainers/stewards) in Comrades he mentions that he was born in Keycatrich. Given what little we know of him, and the intentional parallels between Regis' retinue and Noctis', it's a decent assumption that Weskham is a noble akin to Ignis, especially given that he's run his own restaurant in Altissia. This is somewhat significant as a concept because it means that it wasn't just the rich and famous that lived there, but also Nobility.

We know that the New Wall extended onto the continent during the Lucis/Niflheim war of 726, and we can assume that one of the goals of the war was to force King Mors to pull the wall back. This would leave one of Lucis' biggest and most important mainland cities vulnerable, and we also know that Keycatrich was specifically invaded by the Empire [almanac] and then overrun by daemons, and left so many refugees that they were forced to scatter across Lucis. Keycatrich was probably a pretty big city (maybe rivaling Lestallum in size?) due to its status as a trading port and the proliferation of gil across the continent.

Anyways how much you wanna bet that the rich, famous, and Nobility of Keycatrich were evacuated straight to Insomnia? :)

Insomnia, moreso than a lot of real world cities, suffers from the lack of one major resource: space. Looking at an aerial view of the city shows that almost all of it is developed into towering buildings that go right up to the ramparts, even on rocky hills and deep valleys. There's an extensive subway system, none of the highways and roads we see are larger than 2-4 streets across, save for the Citadel district that you run around in game. (Which. Is a very, very small area).

In game a lot of the buildings are just 2d textures propped upright, as you only go to the Citadel in the center of the city-- it's easier to see in this video or this aerial view, both from @/dizzymoogle

Insomnia has buildings on buildings and there's even settlements outside of the ramparts because there's just not much space.

Now. You might be going "well that one corner has a lot of trees, right? So it's not like, all developed?"

So lets say that the Noble Houses driven from their homes in Keycatrich, the ones funding the war that King Mors was waging, demanded recompense in the form of land-wealth in Insomnia? They had estates in Keycatrich, and now the king wants them to only have one building in the Citadel district? Or worse, alongside the peasants? After all the money they put into the war, only for Mors to lose it and sign an unfavorable treaty?

So not only does the war of 726 feature regular refugees from one of the biggest cities in the Lucian continent, it also has wealthy nobility and other wealthy citizens (things like trade moguls, huge mercantile enterprises, government subsidiaries, etc) now demanding concessions because of how much money they're pouring into the war and also Insomnia.

So how does this all factor into the Galahdian Refugee Crisis? Well, when you've got limited space, a massive population, and hampered production, it's uh. Not pretty!

Now the Ramparts were built alongside the New Wall, some 150 years prior to the game, and stretched across most, if not all, of the continent. In real life, the Industrial Revolution (roughly 1760-1840) led to a massive population boom, and real life didn't have pesky little things like daemons creeping around at night and destroying villages and towns. It's pretty plausible to assume that the sheer size of the Ramparts was considered excessive back when it was first built, only for the population to balloon due to myriad factors. Like. I cannot emphasize enough how much good that New Wall did for the whole of the kingdom, if we're taking real world events like the Industrial Revolution into account.

(FFXV has always touted itself as a "Fantasy based on reality", hence the pull here. I know that Solheim left all sorts of technological junk around, and according to the bullshit Official Timeline, Niflheim had magitek soldiers when they attacked Lucis in 606. That being said, Lucis relied on their magical prowess and reigned near supreme for almost 1400 years. Niflheim's magitek was likely the first time they were ever able to contend against Lucis' might. Lucis, now on the back foot for the first time in their history, is slow on the uptake and takes a while to get on board with the technological advantages that the rest of the world is already quickly adopting.)

So the regions of Leide, Duscae, Cleign, Galahd, etc, they all enjoy prosperity for a period of about 120 years, leading to population boom on their parts. And when the New Wall was either destroyed or pulled back, they suddenly had no protection against things like daemons prowling at night, or Imperial attacks. Lestallum probably had a huge influx of refugees as one of the major cities, which it could support due to the energy plant, even if it meant cramped quarters -- they could still expand around the crater, across the mountain, etc.

Galahd, being close to Insomnia, was spared many attacks and skirmishes for about 18 years. If you follow KG movie canon, Galahd was likely on the land just across the Lucina Sound, to the west of Cavanaugh; whereas a pamphlet said that Galahd was on the islands to the northease of Insomnia. Either way Galahd is, quite literally, on Insomnia's back porch.

And It Was Attacked :)

Lucis now has to retaliate and shore up their defenses, because Niflheim has come sniffing at the edge of their fence like a hungry wolf.

We're not told the breadth of destruction that Galahd suffered, but we know it was pretty damn significant, given that Lucis retaliated by creating the Kingsglaive and taking in Galahdian refugees. These two problems are now exacerbating each other (even if Galahdians are now set to become the Kingsglaive), not only are they trying to fund a new militia, they now have thousands to tens of thousands of new mouths to feed. And Very Little Space To Do It.

Now by this point, Insomnia's probably somewhat recovered from the attack on Keycatrich and the refugee crisis there. People have settled, the war's been over for almost twenty years, they're safe and secure behind the Wall. Sure, Insomnia's a little cramped, but there's kids that were born there after their parents came from Keycatrich and knew nothing else. Besides, Keycatrich was practically part of Insomnia anyways, they fit in just fine!

The Galahd, however, do not. They have a culture that is distinctly not Insomnian, not Lucian. Things like tattoos on their faces, strange hair styles, different cuts of clothes, and their food is near inedible!

Libertus: What did you put in this!? Shopkeep: This ain't Galahd, that's the way folks around here like it! Libertus: Oh, well, I'm glad to see you're willing to sell out our heritage for a few extra gil!

Nyx: Oh, the gate watch are real sweethearts. Pelna: [chuckles] yeah, right. We all know they hate us outsiders more than anything.

It gets even worse when you start to look at where Nyx lives, presumably alongside the other Galahd refugees:

Even in daytime, the area where Nyx lives is still so deep in shadow. His apartment is a studio, with just a kitchenette and maybe a tiny bathroom. We've no reason to assume the other Kingsglaive live any better than he does either, based on where they all met up for drinks and food. They're just as part of the kingdom as the Insomnians, yet they're treated with disdain.

Not only do they not fit in, they remind the Insomnians one very important thing, something they don't like thinking about: There's a war going on outside the Wall, and Insomnia is not safe either.

So yeah :) That's how Keycatrich's destruction directly lead to the treatment of Galahdi refugees that we see in Kingsglaive :)

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NyxWeek2025

Thanks to everyone who responded! Based on your feedback, Nyx Week 2025 will be July 20-26th! Thanks for the excellent prompts! More info on the exact choices incoming. We do know that we will have with both a free day and alternate prompts. Keep an eye out for updates!

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Got this great pic in my current playthrough of FFXV 🎉

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Highly recommend this gay fantasy romance!

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Welcome to another year of Angstober! We're delighted to unveil the prompts for this year of angsty, spooky fun.

What is Angstober?

Angstober is a yearly October challenge with 31 angst-themed prompts to inspire you to create. The challenge is open to all sorts of creative work - writing, art, edits, whatever you want - in whatever medium you want. Original work or fanworks? Whatever you feel inspired for!

How do I take part?

Tag your works with #angstober2024 and the day of the prompt (e.g., #day 01) to share on tumblr. Feel free to @ us directly in the post as well! To share your work on AO3, add it to the Angstober 2024 collection.

You can post your works whenever - early or late - and use as many or as few prompts as you feel inspired for! We'll do our best to reblog as many works to the @angstober blog as we can.

Is there a banner to post my work with?

Absolutely!

Anything else?

Nope. Happy Angsting!

2024 Prompt List

Again

2. Countdown

3. Self-Destruction

4. Blood

5. Do Better

6. Medication

7. “You Still Don’t Get It.”

8. Growing Pains

9. Promise

10. Humiliation

11. Wake Up

12. Rotten Touch

13. Shaking

14. Only Around You

15. False Hope

16. No One Else To Turn To

17. “Shhh…”

18. Falling Stars

19. Tear-Stained Cheek

20. Spare Me

21. Abandoned

22. Crocodile Tears

23. Safe/Unsafe

24. Dark Sunrise

25. You’re No Better

26. Persuasion

27. Curled Up

28. Perfect

29. Get Out

30. Nothing Else To Tell You

31. It Ends Here

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WIP of Nyx and Ignis from FFXV

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Audi Star of Lucis Text

During a discussion in the FFXV Book Club discord, the wayback machine link for the Audi Star of Lucis webpage was linked, but when nothing came up, it was immediately dismissed as not working.

In an attempt to find any leads to more content, I started digging through the page inspector to look for the source and found all the text - archive.org wasn't playing the script, and thus none of the text would display.

I initially started to work up a page that preserved some of the styling, but I opted to not do that since that was a lot of work. LOL

So instead, I've just pasted in the text below the cut with *some* styling going on. The primary reason for this, though, is because OF COURSE, there would be some tiny tidbits on the world in the midst of this flowery marketing copy.

Enjoy!

INTRODUCTION

Insomnia, Crown City of the enchanted Kingdom of Lucis

The walled city of insomnia, Crown City of the kingdom of Lucis, is shielded by a force field that offers full protection against enemy attacks and has granted its citizens an extended period of peace and prosperity. This protective shield is generated by a mysterious crystal in the control of King Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII.

Insomnia is a maze of transport arteries, neon illumined skyscrapers and ancient marble monoliths adorned in gold and platinum that cast splendid reflections upon surrounding skyscrapers. Visitors are typically mesmerized by the rare amalgamation of ancient culture and modern technology.

The best of Audi and the Royal Art Society of Lucis

Audi has played a pivotal role in the evolution of automobiles, always driven by its Vorsprung durch Technik slogan. One of its pinnacle achievements is the Audi R8, a genuine handcrafted work of art. Components are manually produced, assembled and polished to lustrous perfection by a small team of master craftsmen at the quattro GmbH factory.

The Royal Art Society of Lucis has likewise been a leader in the production of groundbreaking products. For over 150 years, it has taken on new challenges while never straying from its tradition of innovation and excellence. The unprecedented challenge this time was for the seasoned professionals at the Royal Art Society of Lucis to join Audi's top engineers in creating something truly extraordinary — the Audi R8 Star of Lucis. A fusion of car and crystal.

From Audi to the Kingdom of Lucis

Audi proudly received a Royal Warrant from the Kingdom of Lucis in recognition of its automotive quality, performance and styling. In commemoration of this honor, and to celebrate the 20th birthday of Prince Noctis, heir to the throne, Audi custom designed the Audi R8 Star of Lucis for the Prince. This gift reflects our heartfelt gratitude to the citizens of the Kingdom of Lucis and to the Royal Family, which has long supported the automotive industry. We hope it brings joy to the Prince, his family and friends for years to come.

COLOR

An exquisite finish in the royal color

Black represents the light of the Lucis Royal Family and coats the great crystal, intensifying its brilliance. There are many attractive shades of this royal color in the Kingdom of Lucis, including Ramuhstard Black and Lucis Ebony Black. However, we chose Ultrossic Black to complement the premium metallic finish with a subtle trace of purple.

DESIGN

Design inherited from the gods

Arabesque pattern

This traditional pattern of the Tenebrae oracle clan confers peace, blessings and well being on the Kingdom of Lucis. It has long graced the decorations, attire and accessories of the Royal Family. Delicate yet strong, it conveys a luxury and dignity commensurate with a work of divine art.

Lucis emblem wheels

Each intricately crafted wheel represents the Kingdom of Lucis emblem with finely sculpted swords, the symbols of true mastery, brandished amid rose-like petals.

INTERIOR

An interior fit for the Prince

In pursuit of interior beauty befitting the Royal Family, Audi pondered perfection and the qualities most valued by the Prince to arrive at a gratifying solution. The cockpit is efficiently designed and thoroughly refined to make driving intuitive. It frees the Prince to focus on the road while comfortably cruising for hours at high speed. The steering wheel is wrapped in fine leather that gently clings to the palms and features orange stitching carefully placed to enhance tactile pleasure. Clear royal quality audio is delivered by an advanced Bang & Olufsen sound system. A fully digital Audi virtual cockpit graces the instrument panel. Audi connect® provides internet access while Audi connect Navigator instantly links the Prince with an operator at any desired time. Diverse infotainment is always at the Prince's command and within his field of view.

PERFORMANCE

Performance worthy of the future King

In the Crown City Insomnia, where the automobile industry flourishes, a rare fuel from the Western Cavaugh is being fused with crystal to develop a new source of energy. Much of the technology is still experimental, but a number of resulting advances have already been applied to the Audi R8 V10 engine with dramatic effect. The engine responds smoothly and quietly through the streets of Insomnia, but roars with wild abandon when released from civilized constraints in the vast outer reaches of the kingdom.

Bonus

In my tumble down the rabbit hole over the side content for the car, I came across information of a Concept Book (also with an insanely limited print number), and it has some other little things in it.

But first, this cover is NUTS. And I'm all for it.

It looks black until you look at it through a cell phone camera. And you can apparently see the image if you shine a bright light on it.

One of the images in the book, though, has this-

The most important part of this, is I think at the bottom of the plaque, it says something like, "Dedicated [may be incorrect on this] of this first day of the first month of the year seven hundred fifty six."

So it makes me think that this was meant as a 'Coming of Age' gift as much as a birthday gift. (Especially since Insomnia is heavily based on Japan, and at the time FFXV came out, 20 was the age of majority. (it has been lowered to 18, as of 2022.)

It's an interesting thought, I think, that goes with it. I'm trying to find more info on the Concept Book, though, and may post more about it down the line if I do find it.

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NyxWeek2024 Prompts

Thanks to everyone who voted for Nyx Week prompts and for the formats and dates the previous week.

As a reminder, Nyx Week 2024 will run from June 16-22, though we will always accept submissions after those dates (you can even still post from previous years! We just want more Nyx content, not more rules).

That said, here is a reminder of the rules. You can use any of the prompts for the day, or multiple, or even all of them! The alternates (plus a "free day" alternate as well!) can be swapped in whenever you like. Any pairings (or none at all) are accepted as long as Nyx is the focus of the work. You can submit prose, poetry, art, cosplay, etc. Go wild!

When you post, please include #NyxWeek2024, which day you are posting for, which prompt(s) you used, pairings, and any of the standard warnings if applicable, and we'll reblog them when we see them. If we miss a post, please let us know!

Don't forget that Kingsglaive: Lore (our weekend event focused on OC glaives and the Kingsglaive in general) is coming up the weekend of April 12-15 if you're interested. If you're working on either or both, or are just excited about your own projects, good luck with whatever you're working on.

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This Is The Rainbow Prompto Of Super Awesome Gay.

Reblog Him To Make Your Blog Super Awesome Gay.

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FFXV Writing Prompt

"If you wish to change what happened, you need to go further back. Back to my time," The regretful ghost of Somnus Lucis Caelum, who hides in the wilds of the Beyond, away from everyone out of guilt and grief, who Nyx had to hunt down just to get answers from, tells him.

"That far back?" Nyx Ulric, who thought the sacrifice unjust and unnecessary, blinks, startled.

"It started then because of me. Thus to stop it, you must stop me. Once the thought enters my head, you won't be able to."

"You don't mean-?"

"Nyx Ulric, if you land in the time when the Ceremony will take place, you must kill me. I won't stop, I don't realize the wrongness of my actions though I regret them until I see my brother again during the Founder's Day Celebration."

"So if I land months or years before then," Nyx says, eyes sharpening.

"... you may be able to, " Somnus reluctantly admits. It's obvious which version Somnus prefers.

"I'm not going to kill a younger version of you who hasn't done anything. I won't punish a version of you that still has the potential to go done a different path," Nyx retorts. Then adds grudgingly for Somnus's peace of mind, " I will kill you if I land in the Ceremony where you try to kill your brother."

Somnus relaxs and nods. "Thank you."

He gathers the ingredients needed to prepare the spell. "Please. Save him, save my brother."

...

AU where Nyx Ulric gets sent to Somnus's past. He was supposed to end up in YA Somnus's time but gets knocked off course by the intervention of Noctis and the others arriving. He ends up as a child in Somnus's childhood, during a traumatic time for Somnus. Nyx saves child Somnus but has no idea where Somnus's home is and Somnus is too injured to direct him.

Can he save Somnus and fix everything by being his childhood friend or will Nyx in the end be forced to kill Somnus after all to stop the prophecy?

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There is not enough appreciation for Kaine from Carnival Row.

Let me fix that.

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Thank you @wombywoo for bring my HC King Nyx Ulric to life. It's wonderful! <3

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Catch of the Day:

A ringnis Special Birthday Event

Happy Birthday Noctis!

Special thanks to:

@sulkyprince

@heartlessfujoshi

@littlelokison

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Sometimes, you just gotta boop your boyfriend on his nose~

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