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Serios is (not) Dead

Linhardt normally wouldn’t care about an imposter pretending to be a Saint. Surely people must realize that Saint Serios was long dead and anyone claiming to be her was lying through their teeth.

He wished he had that much hope in humanity. To think someone would look at the faker and think, “Hmm... seems legit,” baffled Linhardt. Sadly the imposter had gained a following and why send actual church officials to deal with it when they could send untrained students.

“This is so stupid,” he complained to Linoan. “I feel like this should be self explanatory but... now it’s our problem,”

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Plotting Call - June

Hello all after clowning at the ball Linhardt is back at it with mission boards!

What is Lin best at than messing around with others? It's an experiment that needs to be conducted (reason +1, needs unaffiliated muse)

Sealed forest time baby! It's Lin's favorite place, just look at how well the last time worked out (sword +1)

As always the faith point is appreciated by Lin, sussing out a fake Rhea? Easy peasy (faith +1)

Ping me in plotting or message me here if any of these look interesting to you!

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May Activity Check - Passed

Total Skill Points: 15 → 16

[Monthly Point]: +1 point allocated to Faith (B+ -> A) [Rank Up]: Reached A in Faith, received Aura [New Class]: Can now access the Bishop class [Weapon Awakened]: The Caduceus Staff has been awakened

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“But this is an event to build connections, to learn more about each other,” Linhardt explained with a slight smile. “I just want to understand you, to help you,” he accented his words by miming a wind spell.

His steps were calculated, every move he made he watched her intently. Instead of a duel of the battlefield the two were interlocked in a duel of the mind. “I can’t help you if I have no idea what’s going on,” 

With that Linhardt had changed his tactics. Maybe if he symphonized with her she would open up more. He couldn’t do anything rash with so many people watching. 

[ Nohr ] - A quick-paced dance that focuses heavily on precise footwork and bold movements, evoking the image of two soldiers in battle.

Even though Linhardt was bored out of his mind dancing all night he could admit the benefits of watching others dance. The carefully coordinated movements were like windows into one's mind, and what better way to observe than to get up close.

Linhardt had skillfully switched partners with Lysithea, taking her away before she could protest. "Having a good evening, Lysithia?" he casually asked, trying to set the tone for the rest of their dance. "I wanted to talk with you,"

Lysithea was more than a bit winded after the long, long evening of intense dancing and arrogant noble small talk chit-chatting. Her pitiful lungs could hardly keep up with her footwork, she was sweating more than she'd ever done in the last six weeks at least, and she had barely spared herself the time to eat dinner- although dessert did receive some special attention. Thus, when Linhardt had dragged her off as her new dancing partner with that obvious malicious intent in his eyes and prying poison on his lips, she was about exasperated enough to scream his head off. But, with her sunflower-yellow dress sweeping across the floor as she "dueled" with the green-hair mage in the Nohr style of dance, she managed to just barely maintain appearances... for now."Ah. Linhardt. How lovely to see you tonight." She spat, jousting two fingers forward in a replication of a mage's lightning spell, before carefully avoiding Linhardt's next move. "Wouldn't you care to talk with someone a little more relevant? I've not much to interest you, nor am I interested in what you have to say." If words could kill.

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List of Engagements - Ethereal Ball 2022

Oh, so this is why his father was excited for Linhardt to attend the Ethereal Ball. As the only son of house Hevring there would be no second chances to rebuild any relationships that Linhardt might destroy with his lack of tact.

He might as well give it his best effort, though he would neve hear the end of it if he didn’t.

1.  AIV (Arvis)

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prompt 3. party all night

With the conclusion of the White Heron Cup, this year’s Ethereal Ball is starting to wind down. Most students stay in the ballroom, determined to squeeze more dancing and socializing into this evening. Some, exhausted by the night’s festivities, head off to their dorm rooms for a well-deserved night of sleep.

But the night is still young! And yet more students are eager to party for as long as they can, especially after weeks of hearing that certain intrepid merchants would be selling hot street food long into the night. Wandering into the town square, you find it bright and filled with festivities: warm food, hard drinks, and small houses rented for private parties among friends.

Note: Please remember ask meme etiquette. If you reblog from another mun, be sure to send them an ask. As much fun as it is to receive asks, remember that someone needs to send them first. Pay it forward!

Warm up with some food…

[ Mulled wine ] - Warm red wine spiced to perfection, ideal for staving off winter’s chill.

[ Spaghetti and meatball ] - On top of a bed of spaghetti is a singular, normal-sized meatball. The chef was hoping that couples would insist that the other take the meatball, but more often than not they fight over it instead…

[ Chocolate fountain ] - A seemingly endless fountain of chocolate, accompanied by plenty of biscuits, cakes, and cookies to dip in.

[ “Pegasus Cheese” ] - Zofia’s most famed and exotic export (allegedly). A delicate yet firm cheese with a savory, salty, and buttery flavor that pairs well with fruit. It’s good, but perhaps not worth the price tag…

[ H-True-O Water ] - Originating from an artesian aquifer from the frigid lands of Albinea, this bottled water is boasted to be the finest in the world. With all that marketing thrown at you, you can really taste the difference!

[ Forestberry Jamwich ] - A new invention that is still unknown in Fódlan, this sandwich combines sweet jam made from Fódlan’s summer berries with a savory paste made from ground Dagdan peanuts.

[ Romanesco Smoothie ] - A sweet milkshake with a pretty green color. The whipped cream and fruity taste masks the fact that half of this was made with broccoli and other vegetables. Good for sweet tooths who refuse to eat their greens.

[ Dona Dona Fried Set ] - A full-blown meal all on its own, featuring juicy fried chicken, deep-fried cheese with tomato sauce, and a basket of fried potato slices. Every bite you take tastes so good, but feels so bad.

[ Street Crepe ] - A novel take on an old classic, these handheld, stuffed crepes come in varieties both savoury and sweet. A light and fluffy treat to cap off the evening.

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[ Dip ] - The sender boldly and dramatically dips the receiver down. Don’t drop them!

Ethereal Ball asks

“WOAH!” Linhardt yelped in surprise as Petra dipped him down in the middle of their dance. The dance was a simple court dance common to Adrestrian parties, one that Linhardt knew like the back of his hand. The improvisation caught him off guard though that would be normal for Petra.

As she brought him back up a sudden stroke of confidence washed over Linhardt. “Two can play it that way,” he smirked before dipping her down like he had been just moments before.

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I’m so happy he doesn’t look bad!!!

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[ Adrestria ] - A court dance that has spread like wildfire through Fódlan ballrooms. This waltz is best known for a special move that calls for the partners to join hands, together forming the shape of a bird in flight.

Ethereal Ball asks

Oh no, he had been found. The glasses he had gotten from professor Arvis had failed him and now he was faced with his worst nightmare.

Linhardt got up from his chair and took Edelgard’s hand. “If I have to,” he groaned.

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[ Adrestria ] - A court dance that has spread like wildfire through Fódlan ballrooms. This waltz is best known for a special move that calls for the partners to join hands, together forming the shape of a bird in flight.

Ethereal Ball asks

“Are you sure about this Bernadetta?” Linhardt asked with a surprised look on his face. For someone who normally was holed up in her room to ask for a dance... well it was odd. “Though I guess we’re in the same situation. My father would be pleased to hear that I at least danced with one girl,” he muttered to himself before taking her hands.

“I trust you remember the steps? My father would kill me if I ever forgot so just follow my lead if you can’t remember,”

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[ Tinted Glasses ] to hide sleepy eyes

Ethereal Ball asks

It had been awhile since Linhardt had seen Arvis, though their excursion into the Sealed Forest was had enough shared trauma that he trusted the professor. 

Linhardt took the glasses and put them on. They covered his eyes so no one could tell he was napping and they blocked out light relatively well. “No one would notice if one pair went missing,” he yawned as he looked at the camera for their photo to be taken.

“Thanks for the gift professor, I’m sure these will be very useful tonight. Should we exchange stamps?” Linhardt held out his card and ring.

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prompt 2. groovin’ & movin’

After some time mingling with friends and discovering the new photo-artifexes, the students find their rhythm and eagerly wait for the music to start. The school’s orchestra briefly fills the room with a melodic cacophony of string instruments, deep clarinets and high flutes practicing important sections. Then, silence, before beginning the first of many pieces of the night.

The tune may be unfamiliar to most of you, even to the Fódlan students. Those from Archanea, however, may recognize the familiar melody of a timeless minuet from their continent. With the Officers Academy welcoming in students from all over the world, they have expanded their musical repertoire to include familiar dances for their international students to enjoy!

All prompts are under the cut!

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[ Glamour ] - The sender struts their stuff, posing their body in… “interesting”, angular ways that show off their outfit.

Ethereal Ball asks

Linhardt should have been used to Ferdinand’s behavior at Imperial balls. As a young child he would be dragged to them against his will and forced to socialize with the other nobles his age. Out of all of them Ferdinand was the worst, going on about nobility and how they must set a good example for their people. He was the kind of noble that Linhardt despised the most.

Linhardt just stood still as the camera took their photo and tried to ignore Ferdinand. 

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A Theory

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prompt 1. “foe-toes”

In prior years, you had to rely on your own memories to recall the events of each ball (however well that went considering, well, the overarching situation…). Tonight, the Projectionist is determined to make that a thing of the past. In her pursuit to bring light magic to its true potential, she has developed a new invention: the photo-artifex! Magic and lenses work together to imprint light onto paper, creating a lasting black-and-white image of whatever it sees.

The machines themselves are less than portable, but there are several to take advantage of tonight. Most are set up in what she calls a “theater” kind of environment: one photo-artifex pointed at a background, with a table of props set up nearby for people to use in their “photos”. The wide space allows for multiple people to be in the photo at the same time, perfect for groups! For couples, however, the Projectionist insists that you try her “artifex-box”, a booth that fits only two people but allows each patron to take home a string of multiple photos.

Take a picture! Strike a pose!

[ Back hug ] - For the photo, the sender embraces the receiver from behind.

[ Bunny ears ] - The sender sneakily puts up two fingers behind the receiver’s head, making them look like they have bunny ears.

[ Cheek ] - The sender kisses the receiver on the cheek for a cute photo.

[ Dance ] - For the photo, the sender and receiver pose in a way that suggests they are in the middle of a dance.

[ Glamour ] - The sender struts their stuff, posing their body in… “interesting”, angular ways that show off their outfit.

[ Jump ] - For the photo, the sender and receiver try to time their jump so that the photo-artifex captures them in mid-air. Might take a few tries…

[ Laugh ] - Laughing makes for a natural smile, and so the sender tries to make the receiver laugh for the photo.

[ Lift ] - For the photo, the sender boldly lifts the receiver up in their arms. Whether or not they can hold them long enough for the photo may be another story…

[ Muscle ] - For the photo, the sender and receiver pull back their sleeves to show off their rippling biceps.

[ Secret ] - The sender leans in close to the receiver and hides their lips from the photo-artifex, suggesting a kiss between the two. Whether or not the sender actually does…

[ Smooch ] - The sender kisses the receiver on the lips for a romantic photo.

[ Spell ] - The sender and the receiver put their hands up in the air, posing in a way that spells out a word.

And any other pose you can think of!

Take a look at the props:

[ Unicorn ] - Unfortunately, no horses are allowed in the ballroom. The Projectionist has thoughtfully prepared a stuffed horse for prop purposes, sturdy enough for one small child to sit on without fearing for their life. A single horn adorns its forehead.

[ Meow ] - Headbands adorned with two cat ears, perfect for hissy felines in human suits.

[ Tinted Glasses ] - Oversized glasses with dark lenses and colorful frames. A little silly-looking.

[ 1180 Glasses ] - Oversized glasses with unique frames formed in the shape of the year “1180”.

[ Arrow ] - A blank white sign in the shape of an arrow pointing to your left. You can write all sorts of things on it, from “Best Girlfriend Ever” to “I’m With Stupid”.

And anything else you can find on the table!

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Plotting Call

Hello all it’s me, after mulling over it I am going to be dropping all currently active threads for both Ignatz and Linhardt. I’m very sorry to my partners but I have gotten into a rut where I haven’t replied in a long time and when I do have time to reply I have no idea what to write. It’s just my silly brain making me anxious but I want to start off with a clean slate!

Anyway here are the missions I’m interested in! I’m going to limit myself to two prompts per muse as to not overwhelm myself at first but if we get halfway through the month and I feel confident to pick up more I will!

Linhardt isn’t one for parties but his father has ordered him to actually try and look interested. Step one would be getting an outfit, preferably one he can nap in

Linhardt is the least likely person to pick up on social cues so let’s throw him into a tense situation. He wants to watch the chaos at the funeral. (Needs a Deer)

This one is a bit of a stretch but if someone wants to take him back to the Sealed Forest against his will, be my guest. Last time ended so well for him

As always message me on Discord or Tumblr is any of these piques your interest!

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The Lost Relic

Linhardt always found it odd that most of the Empire’s noble families did not possess a Heroes’ Relic.

As a child he would gaze in wonder at the books in his father’s study about relics. A weapon tied to one’s crest, something only certain people could use without turning into a feral beast.

Though there was a Sacred Relic tied to the Crest of Cethleann, the Caduceus Staff that was used by Saint Cethleann during the War of Heroes to heal her wounded allies though it had long since been lost to time alongside the other relics used by the Saints. The Hevring’s had been searching for the staff for generations, hoping to bolster their political power in the Empire, a relic like that would be a useful bargaining chip if negotiations with the other noble houses ever fell through.

Though Linhardt had always wanted the staff to be rediscovered he felt disdain at his father proposing it as a simple tool that could be used to further his own goals. He wanted to understand it, study it until he knew every last detail about it.

However with search efforts proving fruitless the topic sank to the back of Linhardt’s mind during his days at the Officers Academy.

Until one day he had received a package from his father, a surprise as he did not have the best relationship with him. He opened the letter before the package, dully scanning over it until he reached the last line.

It had been found.

His eyes lit up as he realized what the package contained, the spark of interest that rarely showed itself engulfed him. He tore open the wrapping like a child on Christmas morning, though this was going to be greater than any gift he had ever received.

After finally tearing the wrapping off he was met with a large wooden box, the Crest of Cethleann etched in gold in the center. He took a deep breath and calmed himself before he lifted the lid off.

It looked exactly like the statue in the cathedral yet the real thing felt even more intricate. Linhardt carefully picked it up and was surprised by its weight. It felt just right in his hands, like he was born to wield it. The Crest of Cethleann glowed softly as he swung it around and casted spells. It was a natural extension of him, his eyes gleamed like when he had just casted his first spell as a child.

After his gleeful practicing was over Linhardt started to think about how to research it. He should get his hands on a real Heroes’ Relic and compare the two. What differed between the two could be vital information in determining the real nature of the Heroes’ Relics. Oh, how would Flayn react? He had his suspicions about her true identity but her reaction to the staff might finally clear his doubts.

His research was just getting started.