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A silly, utterly inconsequential thing that caught me in Tomb Of Dragons.

Maia wearing amethysts. Twice.

Does that matter? Means anything? Likely not. And yet, that trifling detail won’t leave me alone.

Doylist explanation: KA didn’t feel like coming up with a different outfit for someone who isn’t the main character in the novel. Completely understandable. However, since when has she balked at meticulous descriptions of different clothes?

So.

In-universe possible explanations.

1) The edocharei have settled on Edrehasivar VII’s Signature Look. Grey and purple go together so maybe amethysts look nice with Maia’s skin.  And a year in they have decided they can safely branch out from Traditional Pearls/Moonstones/Opals/Diamonds/General Whiteness  to embrace other colors than Drazhada Amber.

2.a) Csethiro made a favorable remark once and Maia has seized on a chance to make her happy even in a small way.

2.b) They are a gift (maybe a betrothal one? I can see formal exchanges of gifts preceding a marriage in elven culture) from Csethiro herself and Maia wants to both make her happy and make A Statement that his future wife has his imperial favor.

3) Maia simply likes them.

In my head, in the last case, the edocharei burst in the kitchen/servant hall of the Alcethmeret in tears because: “His Serenity likes amethysts!” “He ACTUALLY SAID so! ‘These look very nice’!”

General bewilderment.

“We swear we’re not joking. His Serenity, entirely unprompted, has expressed a personal preference.”

General chaos, more tears, wild cheering.

“Break out the good wine and send a page to light some candles to Cstheio in thanks, it took a year but we have a second preference beside chamomile tea!”

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This man is NEVER beating the dog allegations

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POV: Cardan is looking at you at a dance ball 👀

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Botw is such an interesting take on post apocalypse, because it isn't really dystopian. It is a wound healed over, a world that has forgotten the end of itself, and in that, has begun anew. Grandparents whisper their nightmares into the wind, and smile at their kin. The garrisons that remain are sodden ashes in the dirt, a burial ground, and the most fertile soil for miles. You do not know the past that your body remembers. You do not know the voices that linger, and yet you follow. You follow, because the world has forgotten you, and you have nothing that is yours to remember.

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I love them I will never stop loving them

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Some point in the years of the Trees, University of Tirion. Professor Fëanáro and little Maitimo, dressed for the king’s banquet (after the final lecture of the term). Photographed by Nerdanel.

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Vimes: I hate the rich, and nobility are pretty much just scum

Vetinari: let me be real funny for a moment

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STOP SCATTERING MY ASHES IM STILL ALIVE

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Any setting where the elves have weaker booze than the dwarves isn't committing to the bit

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Strawberry mug with a froggy friend

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fighting art block with silly little projects like this Teapot Animal, sipping from your cup. i finally got to experiment with gold leaf on a bjd & that was a lot of fun.

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Wizard's Inventory Stitch-Along (Complete) by SewingStarfish

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Not highness (respectful) not highness (derogatory) but Highness (whatever Hozier was doing with his voice in Eat Your Young second verse)

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Today's warm up: Kate will walk her gallery, feeling the edge of the hunt on her back, and the click of high heels, has never sounded more like the gnash of teeth. this warm up's script is brought to you by @vvhiskeyandcults, as part of their prize from my raffle. I hope this Femme werewolf hunting a butch artist matches the vibes! Thanks again for supporting me!