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The other day I saw this beautiful fanart and because I've been pretty vocal recently about my portrayal take on having Cartethyia becoming increasingly closer to what Fleurdelys is, I couldn't help but see this and think about Alice and Alyss from Pandora Hearts. The way they changed "personalities" through the same body and this reflecting in the way they dressed and acted accordingly to what they are like. I won't say that this is what I'm aiming for myself, but it was a funny and pleasant coincidence.

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Weekend has come and I've also finished all the exams one week prior to summer break! Today was a feast for my in the Genshin sphere, so I'm going to analyze some things of interest about Dain at @reginrokkr and turn into a yappatron for a bit. I will continue to work on more icons and on things I'd like to get done. This weekend will be dedicated to more writing and to slowly write some headcanons that I feel confident about establishing.

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On the topic I was meaning to address: It concerns Cartethyia and Fleurdelys. It's known that Cartethyia split herself so that if she were to lose herself to Leviathan, only part of her would and the other would be able to find a solution to it. This caused two things:

☥ The memories of one fading away with her experiences in combat along with it, thus remaining in a stasis that prevented her to continue ageing up for the following 20 years. This in combination with the seclusion and heavy limitations of moving about however she wanted. A key aspect of her is that this is the side of her that wanted to live. ☥ While the other kept all her life experiences and continued her crusade against the Dark Tide and ultimately against Leviathan without the knowledge that Threnodians won't die so long as human civilizations continue to exist. Furthermore, she continued to grow as the years naturally passed.

Fundamentally, both of them had different experiences in the following 20 years that arguably shaped her as different individuals (and as a good KH enjoyed, this could perfectly make them different individuals), but the story doesn't treat them like that, which I'm fine with it. Cartethyia had the chance to get rid of the memories and potentially make Fleurdelys fade away with it and she didn't, which further solidifies that they are both one and the same despite the dissonance of ageing.

Keeping all of these in consideration, what makes me unable to be fond of this is that Fleurdelys is considered as a "form" when Cartethyia is in need of using the power she cultivated in her continuous crusade. I understand the struggle and fears because Leviathan is still there (however It is there still is unknown, but for the time being I'll take for granted that It's still alive, albeit significantly weakened) as well as her hesitation to use her powers completely due to how destructive they can be and because at the end of the day, she isn't in full control of them yet.

In addition, we have seen traces of Cartethyia being herself as she always was while at the same time having changed slightly, as if assimilating with Fleurdelys shaped her as a result of it (and as per my own headcanons that I will write slowly, more than just that). Another indicator that solidifies my following take is that she went from being unable to fight at all to be highly capable of it without using the battle experiences Fleurdelys honed.

So after all of this ramble, where I want to get is that I won't portray Fleurdelys as being "another form" to Cartethyia. With the passing of time (briefer than what a natural growth would be, although it can't be said that her growth to be unnatural considering her circumstances), she will physically take Fleurdelys' appearance (I think that she'd be able to do that fast, just as Fleurdelys herself was able to take Cartethyia's appearance and change immediately) until the differences between both become almost negligible.

TL;DR: There will be no more "Cartethyia and her alternate form", but Cartethyia/Fleurdelys as a whole (Fleurdelys continuing to exist in her consciousness nevertheless).

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Pre-established relationship vibe check. If you like this, you're giving me permission of dropping in your IMs for some discussions to pre-plot a few things between our muses ♥︎

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Hearing from the Righteous One about the tale of another Sentinel Resonator broadened Cartethyia's horizons about the struggles others endure in a position like that. Despite the guilt that would manifest within her chest if she were to admit it aloud and even though she knows that their stories cannot compare, she could feel a sense of relief in knowing that she is not the only one whose tale is one mired with hardship and, to the fortune of both, which concluded with a manner of calm at the end of the storm.

But to be able to cross paths this soon... that was unexpected.

A peaceful smile graces roseate lips as soon as cornflower irises make contact with the visage of the lady loong, the sentience of her frequencies sufficient to tell that she is the woman of strong resolve Cartethyia had imagined her to be through the story retold to her. Wishes come true too, tiny they may be. ◜Your reputation precedes you, lady Magistrate.◞ Delicate fingers grasp gently at the blue hems of her attire to offer a respectful bow, simple yet elegant moments before her hands fold before her. ◜My name is Cartethyia. It is an honor to make the acquaintance with another Sentinel's Resonator.◞

@thawofeons ☥

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Trips outside of the inverted tower of Avinoleum are rare and far in between, punctuated with a sense of exhaustion due to the strain it supposes to send sacred reverberations to the distant Ragunna and the melancholy that settles deep within her heart as one voice in the back of her head makes itself manifest: that life is not for her.

This once, she went out of her way to be present in a very special occasion that warms her heart every time she came to witness, as a distant echo of a reminder resonates within the confines of her mind that there was once a time when she, too, would be part of it. But she had to resign herself to the position of a spectator as the Carnevale unfolded before her very eyes. Cartethyia is no stranger to the darkness that lays concealed betwixt prayers and gospels to the Sentinel from her own observations, nevertheless... it is a true joy to witness humanity's resilience against the tides of discord.

A contained smile hidden behind the veil of serenity makes its way to her features as she approaches one of the men that had taken part in the Carnevale, hands folded neatly on her lap as she walks up to him with unhurried grace. ◜I congratulate you for your contribution to the Carnevale. It was a true joy to see with both mine eyes.◞

@fortuniis ☥

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For one to understand darkness' madness, one must become one with it in order to discover what is exactly the object of its wrath. Fleurdelys' assimilation with it was by no means deliberate, nor she can claim to be able to escape from it for too long, given the circumstances under which she must fight to protect human civilization. It is a far cry home from enjoyable, yet she cannot deny the enlightenment she reached upon understanding its intricacies the more she fought against it, the more she endured the pain of its poison.

Within everlasting obscurity that advances towards the light of humanity in strides is where she sees the clearest what not even the most gifted of oracles could imagine to comprehend. And that, to her stoic sorrow, includes seeing threads betwixt the Dark Tide and a man who commands its minions with no doubt. The Unrighteous has been observing him for long enough to come to this conclusion and to decide that sooner than later he may become a danger to the rest —not so dissimilar to the thread she poses in her current state—.

Reason why she does not hesitate to lift Reminiscence and point the tip of its blade to the back of the black-robbed man, aware by his lack of movement that he is just as cognizant of her presence. ◜You are the master of those minions of the Dark Tide. Tell me, what brings a man to willingly become a puppet of its encroaching madness?◞

@seraphicus ☥

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Tag dump 2/?

◟༺☥༻◞ codex i: we pray; here and now ┊steps of a saint┊ ◟༺☥༻◞ codex ii: the sinner's solitary shadow ┊strides of a sinner┊ ◟༺☥༻◞ codex iii: bound by obsession 'till relieved of duty ┊death's mercy┊ ◟༺☥༻◞ codex iv: for all eternity ┊reminiscence┊

◟༺☥༻◞ codex τ: prayers for freedom ┊falsehood disobedience┊ ◟༺☥༻◞ codex ∞: hope reshaped in storms ┊pegasus' blight┊

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WUTHERING WAVES (2024) dev. Kuro Games "Make way for your destroyer."

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Since I've been a tiny bit verbose on my portrayal take of Cartethyia and Fleurdelys, I thought about offering a timid attempt to simplify that through some mathing:

Cartethyia → Fleurdelys → Fleurdelys | ↳ Cartethyia ↵ → Cartethyia & Fleurdelys → Carte + Fleur

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𝐈. One of the thoughts that I have often about Imperator is that I wish that they tried to convey to at least Fleurdelys the reality behind the Threnodians and that no matter how much she tried, Leviathan would not be defeated. I understand that this is sensible information and considering Rover's part in the story, they are more likely to know about this kind of thing. However, considering the extended connection that Imperator and she had, it's a bit disheartening that they wouldn't share this with her. Because despite everything, she would continue to fight all the same and she would not think of herself any less than a threat due to her being Leviathan's "creation".

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On the topic I was meaning to address: It concerns Cartethyia and Fleurdelys. It's known that Cartethyia split herself so that if she were to lose herself to Leviathan, only part of her would and the other would be able to find a solution to it. This caused two things:

☥ The memories of one fading away with her experiences in combat along with it, thus remaining in a stasis that prevented her to continue ageing up for the following 20 years. This in combination with the seclusion and heavy limitations of moving about however she wanted. A key aspect of her is that this is the side of her that wanted to live. ☥ While the other kept all her life experiences and continued her crusade against the Dark Tide and ultimately against Leviathan without the knowledge that Threnodians won't die so long as human civilizations continue to exist. Furthermore, she continued to grow as the years naturally passed.

Fundamentally, both of them had different experiences in the following 20 years that arguably shaped her as different individuals (and as a good KH enjoyed, this could perfectly make them different individuals), but the story doesn't treat them like that, which I'm fine with it. Cartethyia had the chance to get rid of the memories and potentially make Fleurdelys fade away with it and she didn't, which further solidifies that they are both one and the same despite the dissonance of ageing.

Keeping all of these in consideration, what makes me unable to be fond of this is that Fleurdelys is considered as a "form" when Cartethyia is in need of using the power she cultivated in her continuous crusade. I understand the struggle and fears because Leviathan is still there (however It is there still is unknown, but for the time being I'll take for granted that It's still alive, albeit significantly weakened) as well as her hesitation to use her powers completely due to how destructive they can be and because at the end of the day, she isn't in full control of them yet.

In addition, we have seen traces of Cartethyia being herself as she always was while at the same time having changed slightly, as if assimilating with Fleurdelys shaped her as a result of it (and as per my own headcanons that I will write slowly, more than just that). Another indicator that solidifies my following take is that she went from being unable to fight at all to be highly capable of it without using the battle experiences Fleurdelys honed.

So after all of this ramble, where I want to get is that I won't portray Fleurdelys as being "another form" to Cartethyia. With the passing of time (briefer than what a natural growth would be, although it can't be said that her growth to be unnatural considering her circumstances), she will physically take Fleurdelys' appearance (I think that she'd be able to do that fast, just as Fleurdelys herself was able to take Cartethyia's appearance and change immediately) until the differences between both become almost negligible.

TL;DR: There will be no more "Cartethyia and her alternate form", but Cartethyia/Fleurdelys as a whole (Fleurdelys continuing to exist in her consciousness nevertheless).

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I hast surviveth today's exam. Now I'll take care of a project that won't take me much time to do before jumping here to do things! Before anything, I'll establish Cartethyia's verses (or more like timelines as her life experiences deserve clarification on that part) as well as write a small PSA about my own predilection on how I'll prefer to write her.

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Wrong blog but I'm preparing to leave for class. Not without saying that it's like waking up to find out that it's Christmas with the Dain goodness that is coming very soon—

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☥༻◞ Celestial body

Neptune

You've been hurt, deeply. You're scared to make connections again after all that's happened, and you have a hard time believing people genuinely care about you. You tend to be a loner, struggling to fit in with acquaintances, and you probably feel like you're socially awkward. You're probably involved with various forms of art, music, or dance. You have detailed dreams and may be in touch with your spiritual side; the earth is your home and you feel most at peace in nature. Your friend groups tend to be small, you don't interact with many people. Though you've been hurt, you know that you still believe in the kindness of humanity. In the past or present, you feel like you haven't been loved the way you should be. Despite all this, you are one hell of a light. The things you make are truly beautiful, and you are trying your best. You should be proud. Allow yourself to be adored the way you deserve. I love you.

Tagged by: @thawofeons (Thank you ♥︎) Tagging: @astrxlfinale @seraphicus @guhamun @caemthe @fortuniis @lunaetis @visvivae @inibicion @ofdaybrk @endlesstropa

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Revising for tomorrow's exam took more of my time than I anticipated, which left me with no time to write starters today as I wanted. Good news is that tomorrow's will be the last hard exam I have and even if my summer break will begin next friday, I'll have more freedom. If you missed the starter call, you're free to like it still as it has no expiration date even when I start writing them! Once again, thank you so much for your patience.

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■ ■ ■ 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦.

𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Cartethyia. 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Fleurdelys. 𝐀𝐆𝐄: Thousands. 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒: Angel. 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑: Female. 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Heavenly Principles (formerly), humanity. 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Condemnatio pegasus. 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍: Ø 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: Anemo and Hydro —Light Realm—.

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: As an angel, she was designed since her conception to love humanity and share her love with nobody else. Her guidance was present when humans were still benighted and her protection against disasters as fierce as the raging storms. It was until one day when the First Angel made her declaration of intentions of abandoning all falsehood spread by the heavens and make everything possible so that humans don't live subjugated to divinity and stand as equals with it that Fleurdelys joined her and the rest who wished to rebel. Given her exceptional combat skills and resonating with Nibelung's desire to take down the Primordial One, she joined her crusade, her contributions fruitful but insufficient in the great scheme of things.

As a result of the failure, she was condemned with a harsher curse than that of her brothers and sisters: she was to maintain her form, but she would have to feel her being be consumed by the darkness that the Dragon King brought to defy the Heavenly Principles. Thus she's continued to partake in her solemn duty of defending humanity from disasters brought by the Abyss and cursed gods both, and retreating into seclusion thereafter due to the dangers her corrupting existence brings.

■ ■ ■ 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋: 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬.

𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Cartethyia. 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Fleurdelys. 𝐀𝐆𝐄: ≈+1000. 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒: Human. 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑: Female. 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Humanity, Chrysos Heirs. 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇: Destruction. 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: Wind and Water. 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃: Amphoreus.

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: Born in Januspolis from a peasant family, Cartethyia was initially a knight serving as a protector due to her growing talent for combat and in order to earn more money for her family. Until one day came when she began exhibiting abilities as an oracle that she was shifted from her knightly duties to those of a maiden. Cartethyia was more valuable for her miracle-like purifying abilities (which in truth are nothing but an absorption technique from one host to her own body) than for her prophecies, one of which became the one and only one she would keep in silence due to her lack of understanding of it and her knowledge of the manipulation of prophecies under wraps: One day, just like Janus divided themselves, so would she have the blessing to split herself in two entities.

It wouldn't be until several years after, long after the Black Tide turned Januspolis into a shell of its former self as the Abyss of Fate what that prophecy meant. In her endless crusade against the Black Tide due to her fighting capabilities, so would its darkness creep within her being to the point where she would become a danger. Understanding this, Cartethyia only makes her presence be known in punctual moments when disasters hit at their worst and returning to seclusion thereafter. When the Black Tide's might grew on her to unsustainable levels, she used the gift she was given by Janus to split herself: one would continue to fight under wraps, always keeping her distance from civilizations in hopes to be struck one day and the other, regressed to when she used to be younger, closer and supportive of the Chrysos Heirs' endeavors despite not being one herself— assisting in whichever ways she can.

More coming soon.