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Life Update

Woooo! Switch 2 get!

Unfortunately, there aren't really any games out yet that I'm really keen on until Donkey Kong Bananza, but I'm glad to get it ASAP.

So, I'm doing alright. There was a period when I was very low and just wasn't feeling good. Just felt sad about life in general and lonely. But, I'm doing much better!

I honestly don't think I'll resume playing FFXIV: I lost my login info and haven't been able to recover it. Luckily, my info was saved on my PS5, but I couldn't renew my subscription.

After a lot of thought, it's probably for the best: I haven't been feeling inspired to write anything for a long time, the community got real quiet and no one's been interested. But, most importantly, I started playing FFXIV for someone who I thought was one of my best friends; and well... that fell apart. Honestly, it's probably for the best; after not talking for the past 9 months and months of therapy, I got some distance from the relationship and realized it's probably for the best. It was a toxic relationship and it honestly made me unable to enjoy much of Final Fantasy XIV and VII because they're too entwined with this relationship.

And I never really felt like I fit in in the community. Don't get me wrong, I've met a lot of nice people, but I just never quite felt comfortable or completely accepted. I truly don't harbor any ill-feelings towards FFXIV RP Tumblr community, just finally accepting that it's probably not for me.

The only person who I think really sucks is Elysea Aster/Elypiphoros or whatever. She moved to BlueSky. I would NOT recommend her at all. There are a few others I don't care for, but I didn't have nearly the bad experience with them.

Outside of all that, I'm truly doing pretty well! Therapy's going well, I don't feel as hopeless due to my struggles with AuDHD. I'm still a hopeless romantic trying to find love, but it's not too bad.

Anyways, I don't know if I'll be around much anymore on here.

See ya!

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Life Update

Woooo! Switch 2 get!

Unfortunately, there aren't really any games out yet that I'm really keen on until Donkey Kong Bananza, but I'm glad to get it ASAP.

So, I'm doing alright. There was a period when I was very low and just wasn't feeling good. Just felt sad about life in general and lonely. But, I'm doing much better!

I honestly don't think I'll resume playing FFXIV: I lost my login info and haven't been able to recover it. Luckily, my info was saved on my PS5, but I couldn't renew my subscription.

After a lot of thought, it's probably for the best: I haven't been feeling inspired to write anything for a long time, the community got real quiet and no one's been interested. But, most importantly, I started playing FFXIV for someone who I thought was one of my best friends; and well... that fell apart. Honestly, it's probably for the best; after not talking for the past 9 months and months of therapy, I got some distance from the relationship and realized it's probably for the best. It was a toxic relationship and it honestly made me unable to enjoy much of Final Fantasy XIV and VII because they're too entwined with this relationship.

And I never really felt like I fit in in the community. Don't get me wrong, I've met a lot of nice people, but I just never quite felt comfortable or completely accepted. I truly don't harbor any ill-feelings towards FFXIV RP Tumblr community, just finally accepting that it's probably not for me.

The only person who I think really sucks is Elysea Aster/Elypiphoros or whatever. She moved to BlueSky. I would NOT recommend her at all. There are a few others I don't care for, but I didn't have nearly the bad experience with them.

Outside of all that, I'm truly doing pretty well! Therapy's going well, I don't feel as hopeless due to my struggles with AuDHD. I'm still a hopeless romantic trying to find love, but it's not too bad.

Anyways, I don't know if I'll be around much anymore on here.

See ya!

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It's my 1 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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Still alive.

Spitefully.

Garlean Brand

On the back of Loksen's neck, hidden by his hair, is a large scar from a branding he received while imprisoned by Garlean forces.

Initially, they sought to conscript him into fighting for the empire as Wood-warders are renowned warriors. However, during the first battle he was forced to fight in, he killed his CO and tried to escape.

In lieu of a field execution, Loksen was given a brutal brand to denote that he was dangerous and an escape risk and tossed into a labor camp. The idea was that he'd be subjected to a horrible, painful death by infection from the brand, and his rotting corpse would serve as an example to other prisoners to stay in line.

Due to providence, the group he was tossed in with had a pair of Sharlayan scholars who were knowledgeable of medicine and healing arts. Intrigued by the brand, they nursed him back to health and taught him the Eorzean language.

The Brand

It looks like a cross between the Garlean icon and the Brand of Sacrifice from Berserk (VERY original, I know lol)

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Music Inspiration

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Getting weirdly emotional thinking about Venture Bros and it ending, belatedly. It's one of my all-time favorite shows and had a PROFOUND effect on animation that it rarely gets credit for.

It's been several years since I've revisited the show, the last one I watched being... 7th, I think. Whenever they move to NYC. I haven't been able to bring myself to finish the series because that means it'll officially be over for me, and in my early to mid-20s it was constantly playing in my house. Being a twin myself, the Venture Brothers occupied a particularly special place in my heart and my brother's.

I also learned today that a HUGE reason there was a massive hiatus around the end was because one of the creators was in a horrific accident that left him paralyzed for a few years, though he's managed to regain the ability to walk. I feel extremely guilty that I ever resented them for the hiatus in the first place.

Honestly, in general, I've not been in a good place and I'm really emotional at the moment because I finally broke down and had a huge ugly cry this morning. It was cathartic, but I'm still really in my feelings.

Anyway...

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Generally rough week due to drenching the inside of my car because I forgot I rolled my windows down. The fucking leak in my office not being addressed by building maintenance and making me sick. Losing my credit card, though at least no one used it and I was able to get it canceled and reissued. Several small disappointments. The near constant rain. The stress of being nearly broke most of the week.

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Update

Welp, I officially can't remember my login info for FFXIV, so I won't be coming back to it for the foreseeable future.

However, I'll continue to try to be more active on here and with Loksen. Not that it really matters, I guess: only RPing with one person ATM.

I'll endeavor to do more writing and whatnot on here!

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Playing Phasmophobia with Friends

My brother: *gets killed by ghost after repeatedly asking its age* *laughing* Okay, DO NOT ask its age, it HATES that!

Me: *in the van* Bet. *sprints back to the house, kicks the front door in* HEY GHOST. HOW OLD ARE YOU, YA OLD BITCH?!

Friend 1: *in van monitoring the activity level* HAHAHA OH SHIT A HAUNTING IS HAPPENING!

Me: Oops. *tries to run out, gets locked in, hides in a bedroom and strums on guitar while laughing, fully prepared to get got*

Friend 2: *from other room in house* OH NO NO NO 🤣🤣🤣 I'm dead.

Me: *steps over corpse, walks out of the house and back to the van* Welp. I think we've seen enough! 🤣🤣🤣 *closes van door to end session*

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What's In Your OC's Bag?

Just for fun/character details, here are some things that Loksen keeps on his person as he adventures.

Feel free to list some of your OCs'!

Hyotan gourd: Usually carries some nice sake when he can get it or water. The sake is usually infused with Aether to aid in recovery and also ignite to great effect

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Survival knife: A Wood-warder's best friend. From hunting to crafting to shoveling to building, it's as precious to Loksen as a limb. A gift from his father.

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Loksen's Bow: A Wood-warder's weapon. Tweaked and perfected and sometimes rebuilt over the years by Loksen. His praeternatural skill with it has earned the respect and admiration of the Gods' Quiver and Woodwailers of Gridania. From hunting to combat, it has been a vital part of his life for as long as he can remember.

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Straw Hat: Keeps his head dry in the rain and the sun out of his eyes. Has small slits for his long leoporine ears.

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Small ceruleum cartridges: Cartridges about the size of an adult's thumb with refined ceruleum. Used to power the modified quickdraw scabbard he utilizes for his blade. Something like the above photo, but with glowing blue piping.

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Hand fishing rod: A small fishing rod and assorted bait. Growing up amongst the waterways of the Skatay Range, Loksen is an avid fisherman and likes to be prepared for when the opportunity arises to do some angling. For sport, for survival, for gil, he's always ready.

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Garlean gunblade: A strange blade for a samurai, Loksen sometimes keeps it wrapped in a large cloth when he's not on a job that requires his sword skills to avoid unwanted attention. From the numerous folks with an understandable grudge against Garlemald who would mistaken the wanderer for an enemy and would want to strike first, ask questions later to Garleans who would be outright disgusted and enraged that an Eorzean savage would have possession of such an honored Imperial weapon. The gunblade has been modified to be suitable for use as a samurai weapon.

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Book of Viera romance poetry: An object that would be of great interest to Sharlayan literary scholars that offers insight into the romantic lives of the notoriously secretive Viera, as those who have left the Green Word tend to embrace the culture of their new homes. Loksen found this among the refuse of the Ossuary, a find that was overlooked due the largely unfamiliar Viera written language. Despite a bit of an aversion to more academic pursuits, Loksen has a great love for the familiar poetry of his people, which ranges from the sentimental beauty of longing to the titillating erotica that has warmed him on lonely, cold nights.

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Kiseru pipe: A nasty habit, but the fragrant smoke helps to dull his extremely strong sense of smell when necessary. Plus, it's nice after a good meal or sex.

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Whetstones

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What's in your bag?

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OC Vibes

Rules: post your OC and then 4 (or more) random pictures with no explanation to convey your characters vibe.

Loksen Tyrwesfv (he/him)

Forced to this at gunpoint by @thefreelanceangel and @roadbound-scholar (SEND AN AMBULAMB)

I'm still kinda on hiatus, so I haven't been checking my dashboard. If you've already done it, OOPS. But, I'll nominate: @amalthea-felsblood @upatreewithoutaharness @chadhunkler @phoebe-of-ivalice @high-and-mighty-odyssean @thefrostflower @madalyn-maeve @lukawarrioroflight @lollybunxiv @but-first--tea @shadesofblades @mistchievousaura @cadrenebula @captainqster @the-doman-oni @elvenarcane @fatecalibration @dragonsongmakhali