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[shadykazama]

Me when Namor became the "where my hug at" guy.

RANT. I NEED TO RANT.

Namor having so many different variants where the writers have been fixing his character for DECADES in comics/MCU

but MarvelRivals chose an outdated creepy version just so they can have him sexually harass Sue for a gag.

Writers barely disguised fetish's victims, all of u. Put down Ur phone and stop typing "Clock his tea, Diva" on Sue's posts and PLEASE push your performative feminism aside and actually call out the Dev for their HORRID mistreatments on their female characters. Whitewashing their Romani woman, questionable skins (especially Sue's right after her teaser.) the inability to design older looking women. etc.

You guys can still enjoy a game and call out their BS. It is not a crime.

[shadykazama]

Baldur's Gate 3 Builds~

I've been building onto a doc for months now, a collection of class builds for bg3. A friend encouraged me to post it to help others out, so if you see this I hope it helps 👍✨ Let's get started!

None of these are my own original builds, I will be linking the videos I got the builds from. I just find that having them in written format helps when coming back to it. I've also tried all of these out for entire runs, so I will be adding my input and suggestions 🫶

Draconic sorcerer (let the world burn) 

Fun rating: ★★★☆☆

Usefulness: ★★★★☆

How it works- This build utilizes the elemental affinity characteristic from the sorcerer class to deal crazy fire damage with scorching ray. Trying it out, it was very effective- especially if you take the elemental adept feat or use arsonist oil. BUT, I rated it 3/5 for fun because it doesn't really get going until level 6 which means you're playing a basic sorcerer for most of act 1.

Levels~

-Don’t take scorching ray till later, around level 5 or 6. It's the main feature of the build, but doesn't do good accuracy or damage till later levels.

-Take ability score first feat for charisma

-Level 8 Take elemental adept or alert

-Counterspell is your bestie

-Just to stay on brand, try and grab good fire spells, replacing when they're upgraded. Like once you get scorching ray, chromatic orb won't be as necessary and can be swapped out.

-Heightened magic for disadvantage on hold person/hold monster saves 

-Level 12 Ability score or resilient (constitution)

Equipment: 

Nature’s snare- locked chest in the underground passage of the druid’s grove

 Hat of fire acuity- strange ox act 2

Callous glow ring- locked room by balthazar in shar temple act 2

Luminous gloves- in chest by ruined battlefield act 2

Markoheshkir staff act 3, in sorcerers sundries below boss fight

Subzero wizard

Fun rating: ★★★★★

Usefulness: ★★★★☆

How it works- This build takes some setup but is 1000% worth it. It utilizes the free mage armor cast you get from warlock level 2, the extra damage of a tempest cleric (and create water), and mixes it with an abjuration wizard to make an untouchable tank. Cast armor of agathys, get people wet, and you don't even have to attack people, just walk past them! They'll kill themselves by attacking you.

Levels~

-2 levels of warlock great old one (armor of agathys as a spell, armor of shadows and agonizing blast) 

-1 level tempest cleric (can take 2 for destructive force but you'll be doing mostly ice damage so it's not necessary)

-Take dual wielder as first feat

-Fire shield (level 10)

-Stoneskin (level 11)

-Ability score improvement (level 8 wizard)

-Conjure elemental (level 12)

Equipment:

Act 1 Mourning frost/Spellsparkler

Winter’s clutches- Rosynmorn monastery trader lady

Necklace of elemental augmentation- inquisitors chamber creche

Act 2 Fleshmelter cloak- House of healing morgue

Coldbrim hat - Locked chest hidden room balthazar bookcase, have to have Nere's head to solve the puzzle.

Boots of arcane bolstering- araj, blood trader in moonrise

Snow burst ring- last light inn hidden in floorboards in room on bottom floor near the bar

Act 3 Hellrider longbow- Ferg Drogher in Rivington

Bonespike garb, dragonborn weapon seller in Rivington

Divination nuh uh wizard

So I actually lied, this is the only one I made by myself just because I love divination wizards so much.

Fun level- ★★★★☆

Usefulness- ★★★★★

How it works- Divination wizards get random dice rolls at the beginning of every long rest that they can use to change rolls throughout the day. You rolled a 1? Nah actually I'm pretty sure you rolled a 19 ;) Or alternatively just used to bully enemies; you hit me? Ehhhh I don't think you did- forces them to miss. This is basically just piling on every piece of equipment that increases spell save DC to make saving against your spells impossible.

Levels~

- Take resilient (Constitution) feat

- Highest intelligence possible

- This is a really great support build, taking spells like hold person/monster, confusion, fear etc are great bc enemies will rarely save against your spells.

Equipment~

Act 1 Melf's first staff, Blurg myconid colony

Act 2 Fistbreaker helm moonrise merchant

Robe of exquisite focus moonrise merchant

Infernal rapier, bring wyll to the ketheric fight to save zariel's asset and ask Mizora for a reward afterwards

Ketheric shield

Act 3 Hood of the weave- Mystic Carrion in Philgrave’s Mansion

Robe of the weave- Ramazith’s tower

Gauntlets of the tyrant/Helldusk gloves- Dropped by Gortash/Haarlep

Cloak of the weave- Helsik, devil’s fee

Amulet of the devout- Stormshore Tabernacle

Bard/Cleric (aka the best support you could ever ask for) 

Fun level: ★★☆☆☆

Usefulness: ★★★★★

How it works: You're here to be a tank, healer, and have amazing support spells. The usefulness of this build is INSANE. It can make a great party face, being primarily a bard, but in my opinion the actual combat for this character is helping your team do well which isn't the most invigorating. You can tweak to have more damage spells, but for this build it's a 2 or 3/5 for fun.

Levels~

-1 level of life cleric, gives heavy armor proficiency

-11 levels of bard 

-Resilient (Constitution)/Alert for first feat

-Heavy armor master is a great feat for this tank or dual wielder if you want two good weapons

Equipment~

Act 1 Hellriders pride- steal from zevlor, easiest way is to let aradin knock him out, but can steal them off him later anyway

Whispering promise, bought from Volo. I don't think it gives the option in dialogue, you have to click the trade button.

Boots of aid and comfort- grat in goblin camp

Mystra staff- wizard tower in underdark

Ring of salving- Omeluum after parasite 

Blood of Lathander- creche

Cloak of protection- act 2 trader last light inn

Reviving hands- steal from stormshore tabernacle merchant

Amulet of the devout- stormshore tabernacle basement

Helm of Balduran- dragon quest with Wyll

Viconia’s walking fortress- shar mother superior, house of grief

Darkfire shortbow- dammon act 3 only

Magic missile go brr

Fun level: ★★★★★

Usefulness: ★★★★☆

How it works: Today we make magic missile terrifying using reverbation. Yes it works, yes it's hilarious every time. And most enemies in the game aren't resistant to force damage :)

Levels~

-Sorcerer until level 10 then respec into evocation wizard

OR, depending on your style

-Divination wizard until level 10 then respec into evocation

-Magic missile and some utility spells is all you'll really need.

- Let priestess gut brand you

Equipment~

Act 1 Spell sparkler, counsellor Florrick reward for saving her at Waukeen's rest

Phalar Aluve, underdark stuck in a stone

Gloves of belligerent skies- Creche inquisitor 

Psychic spark necklace- myconid colony blurg

Pearl necklace- Omeluum 

Ring of absolute force- sergeant thrimm grymmforge

Act 2 Ne'er miss crossbow- moonrise merchant

Spellcrux amulet- warden moonrise 

Callous glow ring- locked room by Balthazar in the shar temple

Act 3 Celestial haste bow- steelwatch titan

Helm of Balduran- Ansur questline reward

Cloak of displacement- Danthelon's dancing axe

Armor of persistence- Dammon, act 3 only

Ranger rogue, two handed archer 

Fun level: ★★★☆☆

Usefulness: ★★★★☆

How it works: You'll be a normal archer until around level 8 and in act 2, hence the docking of points for fun level- but it's all worth it in the end. This is a consistently good build that pumps out great damage through every act. The basic premise is dual wielding hand crossbows and using the thief subclass from rogue to get two bonus actions, garunteeing four arrow shots per REGULAR turn, without any haste or bloodlust shenanigans.

Levels~

-Start by going 5 levels into ranger, taking gloom stalker as your subclass

-I'd recommend the eldritch knight (I think that's what it's called) option in preferred prey, it gives you heavy armor proficiency- which isn't necessary, but could be good for act 1-2.

- Level 6, multi-class into rogue for four levels. Take thief as subclass

-At level 10 respec and start as fighter for 1 level to get better proficiencies and health.

-1 fighter, 5 ranger, 4 rogue, 2 fighter 

-Take champion subclass in fighter

-Sharpshooter as your first feat!!

-Ability score improvement (dexterity) or Alert

Equipment~

Act 1 Good bow until act 2, Titanstring (with the club of hill giant strength), gandrel's inspiration, etc..

Archery gloves- goblin camp trader

Caustic band- mushroom merchant underdark

Strange conduit ring- inquisitors chamber creche

Cat’s grace armor- Rosynmorn monastery trader

Knife of the under mountain king- creche merchant

Act 2 Ne’er misser- moonrise merchant 

Shield of devotion- last light lady

Archer hat OR circlet of hunting- moonrise merchants

Cloak of cunning brume- mattis last light 

Risky ring- blood trader moonrise merchant (would replace strange conduit if you chose the Archer hat instead of circlet ^)

Hellfire hand crossbow- Yurgir in shar temple when killed

Act 3 Armor of agility- stormshore armoury

Legacy of the masters- Dammon act 3 only

Amulet of Bhaal- Murder tribunal, can kill Sarevok or impress him

Reverbarb

Fun level: ★★★★★

Usefulness: ★★★☆☆

How it works: Inflict reverbation on bleeding targets, maiming and proning them. An absolutely vicious build that doesn't struggle in any act. It's incredibly fun, but can struggle against hard to hit targets or really spaced out enemies. Wouldn't recommend running this and magic missile build together since they use most of the same items :)

Levels~

-Wikdheart subclass aspect of the tiger/badger (later on) make people bleed!

-The cleave ability you get while raged with aspect of the tiger is infinite, so don't be afraid to use it even if you're only hitting one person, to keep bleed stacks up.

-Great weapons master is an incredible feat for barbarians, since reckless attack basically counteracts the -5 attack penalty.

-Ability score for strength and Mobile are great feats for this as well.

-Get branded by priestess Gut

Equipment~

Act 1 Boots of stormy clamour- Omeluum, underdark

Gloves of belligerent skies- Inquisitors chamber, creche

Ring of absolute force- grymmforge seargant Thrimm

Titan string bow- zentyrim trader

Act 2 Halberd of vigilance- moonrise towers trader

Ring of spiteful thunder- moonrise merchant

Cloak of protection- last light trader

Bull strength armor- last light trader

Act 3 Deadshot bow- stormshore armoury 

Bonespike garb- weapon merchant, Rivington

Bonespike helmet- undercity ruins ancient rune circle dude

Amulet of greater health- house of hope

Shadow assassin

Fun level: ★★★★★

Usefulness: ★★★☆☆

How it works: A dual wielding rogue monk shadow assassin. Fun points are almost entirely for how cool you feel doing this. Relies on attacking in darkness though, so you'll want party members who can see through darkness, or better yet- also play in darkness.

Levels~

-1 level fighter

-6 levels shadow monk

-3 levels thief rogue 

-1 level great old one warlock

-1 level fighter

Equipment~

Act 1 Knife of the under mountain king- creche trader

Strange conduit ring- creche inquisitors chamber

Disintegrating night walkers- Nere's dead body

Banshee bow- dwarf trader at grymmforge

Act 2 Ever sight ring, looted from chest in house of healing morgue

Sword of life stealing- dammon act 2

Covert cowl- looted from chest in the 'investigate last light inn' quest

Yuan-ti scale mail- last light trader

Helldusk gloves- Dammon if given materials

Cloak of the cunning brume- Mattis at last light

Shadow cloak ring (act 2 but best used in act 3)- Can be looted from the shadow mastiff in a cursed camp north of the ruined pottery. The nearby everburning torches must be destroyed before the Mastiff will appear.

(Act 3) Saravok's horned helmet

Deadshot bow- stormshore armoury

Shade slayer cloak- Guildhall, sticky dondo

Bloodthirst (Orin knife) 

Amulet of greater health- house of hope

Armor of agility- stormshore armoury

Helldusk gloves/legacy of the masters- dammon act 3

Helldusk boots- wyrms rock fortress, found in a locked Gilded Chest on the top floor

Bard Archer 

Fun level: ★★★★★

Usefulness: ★★★★☆

How it works: From the high charisma to the insane damage, this is easily one of the best builds on the list for a main character. You're set for dialogue and fights, not to mention access to plenty of spells if your bow just isn't cutting it. And to top it all off? You feel strong right from act 1.

Levels~

-Levels 1-6 Bard, college of swords subclass

-3 levels ranger for gloomstalker subclass

-3 levels fighter, champion subclass (or more levels in the others for more feats. This is mainly for action surge and crit chance.)

- (If you took fighter) You'll only get one feat without mods, so take sharpshooter.

- (If no fighter) Take dual wielder.

-Take ethel's boon to get dexterity up to 18 (assuming it started as 17)

Equipment~

Act 1 Gloves of archery- goblin camp trader

Titan string bow- Zentyrim

Club of hill giant strength- underdark wizard tower stool, top floor. Break the stool to get the weapon.

Caustic band- mushroom trader, myconid colony

Nere's boots

Graceful cloth- rosynmorn monastery trader lady

Knife of the undermountain king- creche trader

Amulet of branding- Kill the creche trader, it's on her body

Act 2 Callous glow ring- locked room by balthazar in shar temple

Surgeons amulet- house of healing boss

Risky ring- Blood trader moonrise

Marksman hat- moonrise merchant

Cloak of protection- last light trader

Act 3 Bhaalist armor (potentially on another member, whoever is closest to enemies)- become an unholy assassin, the trader that appears has it

Deadshot bow/Gontr Mael (either work)- stormshore armoury/steel watch titan

Legacy of the masters- dammon act 3 only

Amulet of bhaal (murder tribunal) 

Rhapsody- Cazador's dead body

Bloodthirst- Orin

Saravoks helmed helmet 

Armor of agility- stormshore armoury

Band of the mystic scoundrel (maybe)- piss off the Djinni at the circus by stealing his ring and winning his game. The ring is looted from a backpack where you're sent to. (It's not a vital item, just a fun one)

Yeet barbarian 

Fun level: ★★★★★

Usefulness: ★★★★★

How it works: Abuse the tavern brawler feat to make the funniest build ever. And I don't mean abuse as in its a glitch- it's just a niche feat and it makes this build beautiful. Not only is it funny, it's STRONG, and fast! You're having a blast from the second you land.

Levels~

-5 levels berserker barbarian 

-Tavern brawler 

-4 levels rogue, thief subclass

-Ability score improvement

-Finish with 3 levels fighter for champion

-17 strength, 14 Dex, 16 Con 

Equipment~

Act 1 Ring of flinging- emerald grove halfling trader

Returning pike- goblin camp trader

Sparkle hands- Chest by big tree a bit away from auntie ethel's house. Can also be found by following the investigate Kagha quest.

 Haste helm- blighted village chest

Gloves of uninhibited Kushibo- mushroom merchant in underdark after saving her husband

Act 2 callous glow ring- locked room next to Balthazar in shar temple

Killers sweetheart- self same trial shar temple  

Mighty cloth- Last light trader

Cloak of elemental absorption- Ketheric's bedroom in moonrise

Act 3 Nyrulna- Anger the Djinni at the circus in Rivington by stealing his ring and winning his game. Weapon is in the chest at the end of where he sends you.

Rhapsody/bloodthirst (if dual wielding)- cazador/orin

Bhaalist armor- become an unholy assassin

Helmet of grit- cazador palace cursed body

Deadshot bow- stormshore armoury

Cleric/sorc lightning build 

Fun level: ★★★★☆

Usefulness: ★★★☆☆

(I wrote this down for someone else and do not know which video was used. 🥲 and I personally haven't tested it, but my partner used it in our playthrough so I've seen it firsthand.)

How it works: The ultimate lightning damage build. Works great with the subzero wizard since both want to get people wet. Lightning damage is crazy, and can get up there as one of the highest damage outputs in the game but it takes some setup and doesn't always go crazy like you want it to. Inconsistent, but still good.

Levels~

-2 levels tempest cleric

-6 levels draconic sorcerer

-4 levels cleric

Equipment~ (there are some repeats for pieces, so choose whatever works best for you)

Act 1 Holy Lance helm (Creche monastery) 

Diadem of arcane synergy- creche inquisitors chamber

Jolty vest- zentyrim

Protecty spark wall- grymmforge, looted from gilded chest on trapped bridge

Gloves of belligerent skies- creche inquisitors chamber

Boots of stormy clamor- ommeleum myconid colony

Watersparkers- gilded chest by minthara

Necklace of element augmentation- creche inquisitors chamber

Ring of arcane synergy- creche looted off a body

Ring of elemental infusion- also looted off body in creche

Real Sparky sparkswall shield (grymforge) 

Spellparkler- reward for saving counselor Florrick at Waukeen's rest

Bow of awareness (shattered sanctum) 

Act 2 hat of storm scion's power- blood trader in moonrise

Thunder skin cloak- blood trader moonrise

Dwarven splint mail- trader in moonrise, but only after talking to Zrell and asking for more help

Spineshudder amulet- looted from the chest in Isobel's room in moonrise towers

Spellcrux amulet- moonrise prison warden

Ring of spiteful thunder- moonrise merchant

Coruscation ring- Last light inn cellar in a chest

Ketheric shield 

Act 3 amulet of the devout- stormshore Tabernacle

Spell savant amulet 

Sharran legendary shield

Clown hammer *

Fun level: ★★★★★

Usefulness: ★★☆☆☆

How it works: One of the funniest builds, and it's not BAD either, it just gets points docked because you can only do it in act 3. The very beginning of act 3- yes, but still act 3. Using the clown hammer you get from killing dribbles the clown in Rivington, you make people laugh until you kill them~ *Note, you can get these items in act 1 with a mod that's in the mod manager- giving a bunch of mission specific items to the Rosynmorn monastery trader.

Levels~

-1 level fighter 

-5 levels pact of blade warlock, take devil's sight and darkness

-3 (or 5 for extra attack) levels fighter champion

- (if you didn't take the extra levels of fighter) 3 levels bard 

Equipment~

Act 1 Death stalker mantle (reward for Dark urge, recommend playing dark urge for this just for flavor.)

Strange conduit ring- creche inquisitors chamber

Act 2 Charge bound Warhammer (last light) 

Dark justiciar helmet- silent library, end of shar's trials

Amulet of the harpers- last light

Ring of mental inhibition (in house by shadowed battlefield waypoint) 

Brain drain gloves (mind flayer colony in a chest)

Act 3 clown hammer- on dribbles in Rivington

Face painting kit- at the circus in Rivington

Dead shot bow- stormshore armoury

Saravoks horned helmet 

Slinging shoes- Highberry's home, sold by Gale's tressym after talking to her at the open hand temple in Rivington, at the devil's fee, and after purchasing another item and long resting beforehand.

That's all I've got! Feel free to repost, comment, DM, or send an ask giving me ideas for builds you'd like to see added to the list. I personally am an addict for trying out builds and new playthroughs so I'd appreciate any new ideas. I will credit you if you send any suggestions.

[shadykazama]

*jaw drops to floor, eyes pop out of sockets accompanied by trumpets, heart beats out of chest, awooga awooga sound effect, pulls chain on train whistle that has appeared next to head as steam blows out, slams fists on table, rattling any plates, bowls or silverware, whistles loudly, fireworks shoot from top of head, pants loudly as tongue hangs out of mouth, wipes comically large bead of sweat from forehead, clears throat, straightens tie, combs hair* Ahem, you look very lovely.

[shadykazama]

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love your art style 💜

One of the bigger commission pieces i did this year, and the first time I actually used clip studio as my art program asdghjhdf Character not mine! it's @itsbees's lovely bg3 satyr character, Tirayia ❤️

[shadykazama]

I never would've considered Utahime and now I'm mad I didn't! It'd be so sweet to get close with her students and watch them grow. Not to mention her sense of style is enough to admire her! (She's so cool and I'm now her number one fan 🫶.)

The bow one was so sweet 🥹 I can imagine her fidgeting with it or touching/looking at it a lot throughout the day and getting flustered when someone points it out.

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✧ Iori Utahime

-> [ A relationship that will take some time to flourish. ] Utahime is rather stern and stoic in the way that she presents herself to strangers, especially anyone she interacts with in a professional capacity. With your initial awkwardness and difficulty with contributing to conversations, it takes a while for you two to really start interacting with and learning about each other. Still, Utahime is rather sweet despite her serious exterior, and she’s got a pretty good eye for people - she can tell you’re also sweet and kind even when you haven’t fully opened up.

-> [ While she finds strong scents to be bothersome, she does like having a subtle, relaxing scent permeating a space. ] Utahime tends to prefer the more natural, earthy scents over something overly sweet or sharp. Those candles claiming to be cinnamon bun or blueberry muffin make her nose scrunch. Rose water is a good one, though, and she’s rather fond of lavender. She makes sure to keep a few candles in your favorite scents on hand in her home and allows you to burn them whenever you want. When going over to your place, she likes trying to guess which scent was most recently used.

-> [ Utahime is fond of alcohol and beer… but she’d cut down for you. ] She knows what it’s like for someone you care about to have a vice that you consider distasteful or harmful (such as how she really wishes Shoko would stop smoking). When she learns of your disdain for alcohol, she immediately makes it a point to not drink around you. She normally saves it for when she’s hanging out with Shoko anyway, or when home alone in the evenings after a particularly difficult day, but your comfort and peace of mind are going to come first once you’re part of her life.

-> [ She LOVES dates involving food. ] It doesn’t matter whether you two are going out to eat somewhere, getting takeout and bringing it home, or cooking together at one of your respective homes - if the food is good, she’s all for it. Utahime is really attentive and remembers all your favorites and dislikes. If you have any go-to restaurants or dishes, that’s tucked away in her memory too. While she’s not really a dessert person, she does make sure to order something sweet for you to enjoy afterwards if you’ve got a sweet tooth (she doesn’t understand how you like mint chocolate anything, but you refuse to let her judgment bother you).

-> [ Utahime loves taking walks through Kyoto with you. ] Depending on where you’re typically stationed for work, you may be more accustomed to the busy, bustling city life of Tokyo, used to seeing the urban landscapes. Despite also being a major city, Kyoto has a much different pace, well known for its beautiful scenery. She loves bringing you out to the various scenic trails she knows of, enjoying the act of sharing a quiet, relaxing walk with you. It’s nice to just get away from everything for a while, especially given your hectic, stressful roles as jujutsu sorcerers.

-> [ Definitely a quality time girl, but melts into physical affection too. ] Utahime loves your gifts too, of course (she’s never going to turn down food from you), but sometimes she gets really shy when you gift her something really thoughtful and considerate. If you get her a bow in your favorite color, she’ll wear it all the time. She tends to show her affection by carving time out of her schedule for you, doing things that allow the two of you to focus on each other. She adores light, casual touches - brief hugs, cuddling sessions as you two have a show or movie playing, a quick squeeze to your hand as she passes by you - but is quick to understand if you’re not in the mood to be touched.

-> [ She finds that your cursed technique is quite versatile and works well with hers. ] Utahime’s cursed technique works well with most others, anyway - considering her ability amplifies the cursed energy of her allies - but you’re able to create stronger shadows and control them for much longer thanks to her. As dangerous and strenuous as your jobs can be at times, you find yourself truly enjoying going out on missions with her.

-> [ Though you’re often upset when you underperform, Utahime is here to lift you up. ] She may be stern, holding high standards for herself and those around her, but she’s very good at seeing the effort you’ve put into your skills and work. After all, her students love her and it isn’t hard to see why - her personality and the way she takes her instructing so seriously allows her to flourish in her role as a teacher. You might be overly hard on herself, but she always has genuine, kind praise for you. And if you’re open to advice, just let her know; she’s sure she can help you find a way to improve, even if you’re already good enough in her eyes.

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Hawks is actually one of my favorite characters too, but oh my god Fatgum is like the sweetest! And I know he's used to dealing with people even more antisocial than I am- Tamaki 🤭. (And his arc in the show, with Overhaul, is my favorite in the series.)

I wouldn't be surprised if I met him through working at his agency- and our quirks would actually work incredibly well together in an offensive battle, considering his body can store kinetic energy and I (theoretically) could control and move kinetic energy into him rapidly. Or help him recover his fat form faster after a big attack ✨.

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✧ Toyomitsu Taishiro (Fat Gum)

-> [ Friendly, carefree, self-assured, and relaxed. A natural leader as a hero. ] He’s very positive and has a good sense of humor but is mature enough to know when to get serious. All in all, he checks off a lot of your boxes for what you look for in others. A relationship with him should be very comfortable overall - he is good at communication and tends to be very level-headed, so heated arguments aren’t likely. Talking to him and getting to know him is relatively easy, even for you, who struggles with social interactions with people you’re unfamiliar with.

-> [ Needless to say, he loves when you spoil him with food. ] You’re sweet and mindful, keeping track of all of his favorite snacks and sugary beverages. It becomes routine for you to pick up a few extra snacks for him when you go on personal snack runs, and you’re happy to surprise him by dropping off a little care package at his agency. Your tendency to to get or make extra food just to share with others works very well for him. All that being said, Taishiro is down for any date that involves food at some point or another - the guy is almost always hungry.

-> [ Given his love for food, he’s going to pay close attention to your own food preferences. ] Very quick to pick up on your love for most fruits, strawberries in particular. Definitely makes it a point to keep fresh fruit at his place for you, or bring you some when he’s off patrol and heading to your place to spend time with you. He also keeps an eye out for any mint or mint chocolate treats and desserts. If you’re trying out a new dish at a restaurant and it’s a bit too meat-heavy for your tastes, he’s happy to switch or to at least eat any meat that you pick out so it’s not just left on your plate.

-> [ Happy to spend his evenings with you playing video games or putting together puzzles. ] Honestly, it doesn’t really matter what you two do as long as it’s relaxing and he’s able to spend some time in your presence. But puzzles and video games can be both entertaining and relaxing, and it’s a good way for you two to bond. When it comes to puzzles, he really likes trying to figure out one half of the puzzle while you start on the other half, hoping to eventually meet in the middle. As for video games, he finds co-op puzzle games (such as Portal) to be a bit more engaging than fighting games, but he’ll still get a bit competitive with the latter if you’re into them.

-> [ The sweetest, most supportive partner you could have. ] It doesn’t matter if you have struggles in your personal life or professional life - Taishiro is here to listen and lift you up in whatever way you need. His compliments are thoughtful and genuine, and he’s good at noticing positive things about yourself or your work that you might miss by being too self-critical. He very much encourages you to try out new things and is quick to reassure you if you don’t do as well as you initially hoped. If you’re worried about looking stupid trying something out on your own, he will absolutely try it out with you.

-> [ A very capable support hero duo. ] Fat Gum can definitely go on the offensive when he needs to - he’s been trained and is able to utilize his quirk in a way that does quite a bit of damage - but primarily plays a support role in situations where other people can manage the bulk of the fighting. Your quirk resonates very well with his, and he’s all the more confident when you two happen to be on a case together, knowing that you both work well together and can cover each other’s weaknesses with ease.

-> [ Extremely patient when you’re upset and angry. ] Regardless if your ire is directed at him, at someone else, or at a particular situation you’ve found yourself in. Taishiro prides himself on his communication, but emotions get the best of everyone at some point or another. You’re self-aware enough to recognize that expressing and communicating your anger is not your strong suit - and that’s plenty good enough, in his eyes! If you feel you can’t verbally express what’s bothering you, he’ll be there for you while you process things. He’s pretty good at figuring out if you need space or if you’d be alright with some quiet company, but appreciates when you’re able to let him know what you need from him.

-> [ He seems the type to really like animals. ] Being a pro hero limits his time to care for a pet, especially when living solo, so he just hasn’t really bothered getting one. But if you two ever move in together and you’re interested in keeping a pet (or if you already have one which would of course be part of the household as you two merge your living spaces), he’s all for it. Doesn’t matter what type of animal it is, he’s happy to do the research and listen to what you already know. Whatever the animal is, though, he’s definitely the type to spoil it with treats and attention.

[shadykazama]

Wyll is so sweet and perfect. He's so charismatic I'd definitely be swooning. And it works out that I think he'd be the leader if the player weren't there, cause I definitely wouldn't wanna be the leader... 😅

I can imagine him asking for my opinion in private or to the side so he can get my feedback, but still do all the talking for me 💜

Or us walking through Baldur's Gate... Gods I know I'd hate being in the city. So many people! I'd stick close by Wyll so he can tell me all about different buildings and people to help calm me down. 🥰

[ matchmaking... ]

@shadykazama : [ match report ready ]

✧ Wyll Ravengard

-> [ The confident and sweet hero that has your best interests in mind. ] Wyll generally fits what you value in partners - he’s a natural leader, kind hearted but with a definite fierce streak, and someone who will encourage you to stretch your own comfort zone but won’t force you out of it if you’re not ready. Interestingly, he admits himself that he’s a bit blind to flirting, so he can be a bit oblivious in the romance department - however, that’s not to say that he’s not perceptive enough to read and understand you as a person. Expect needing to be a bit straightforward with your feelings towards him.

-> [ Wyll takes your unintentional bluntness and difficulty with social cues in stride. ] He definitely had a very particular upbringing, trained in all sorts of social etiquette and manners, but he also isn’t quick to judge if people have a more straightforward way of communicating. He was young when he set out on his own, and he’s spent a lot of time around people of many different backgrounds and social standings as he traveled across the Sword Coast. Thankfully, he’s not the type to be easily offended when your words are sharper than intended, and he’s good about making sure your voice is heard in any conversations where he’s involved.

-> [ Wyll finds himself loving your frequent gifts. ] Perhaps it helps that much of what you gift is food - because despite his upbringing, he wouldn’t consider himself to be very materialistic. But food, whether it’s a tasty sweet treat you’ve picked up from a bakery or something you’ve made yourself, is something he quite enjoys sharing with you. He’ll say that you’re spoiling him, but he won’t ever turn down anything coming from you, whether it’s food or some sort of trinket that made you think of him. Wyll finds the way you show your affection through gifts to be quite endearing and likens you to a cat on more than one occasion.

-> [ Very gentle when he tries to get your attention while your head is in the clouds. ] Thankfully you tend to fall into your intricate daydreams when you’re not especially busy, but sometimes your mind tends to wander off while you two are spending quiet evenings together. Wyll often leaves you to your own devices, figuring everyone needs time to relax and let their minds play, but when he does need to get your attention, he’s very sweet about it. A soft call of your name, or perhaps a gentle pat on your head or arm. Sometimes he asks what you were thinking about, but doesn’t mind either way if your answer is vague or detailed.

-> [ Wyll has an eye (and a nose) for quality candles, incense, and perfumes. ] He really hasn’t had the luxury of using anything especially fancy since being shooed away from his home, but he still lived most of his life as a Duke’s son - he knows what to look for in terms of quality. Definitely keeps your favorite scents in mind, making sure to pick up anything that has the earthy and subdued floral notes that you enjoy so much. He likes more subtle scents himself, so it works out quite well and he doesn’t mind you burning incense or candles in your shared spaces.

-> [ Similarly, he keeps an eye out for weapons and keys that might fit in your collections. ] Plenty of nobles have weapons collections, so that in and of itself isn’t very surprising. It’s clear you take good care of each piece that you obtain, cleaning and polishing and storing them accordingly. He’d love to hear about any history or interesting tidbits about the weapons you’ve collected. As for your key collection, he thinks it’s quite charming! Wyll can’t help but wonder where the accompanying locks are for all those keys, though - damaged, lost to time? Or perhaps it’s the key that ended up being misplaced and passed from hand to hand before it ended up in yours?

-> [ You two always have each other’s backs in battle. ] With you being a wizard specializing in the abjuration school, you tend to specialize in magic that protects yourself and your allies (in addition to your lineup of offensive spells, of course). You both have the ability to do ranged attacks, but you can add a bit of extra protection if Wyll decides to get up close and personal, fighting opponents off with his blade. A very versatile duo, all in all. He is going to fuss over you a bit if you happen to get hurt, though - without your arcane shields, getting injured can end up being very serious.

-> [ Wyll isn’t the biggest fan of storms and rain, but finds himself enjoying such weather more in your presence. ] He believes your fondness of that kind of weather - of the dark skies, the rhythmic patter of the raindrops, and the petrichor that lingers long after the rain passes - is what influences his own opinions. Plus, he finds that it’s incredibly relaxing being able to spend that time indoors with you, catching up on some much-desired reading. You’ve got plenty that you’ve wanted to read but haven’t had the time or mental capacity to do so, but perhaps you’ll be able to make some headway by his side.

[shadykazama]

hii!! I wanted to ask if you still write for overwatch and if you do, could i request baptiste nsfw alphabet??? tyy

No, thank YOU whoever you are for requesting this!! I haven't done one of these in a hot minute and I honestly haven't been motivated much to write recently but I'll be DAMNED if I ignore a request for this angel. Bap needs love desperately, he's like easily top 3 hottest overwatch characters! Ugh 😩 anyway-

OW Baptiste NSFW alphabet~

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

🧡 He is a romantic through and through. Will pepper you with kisses and let you rest on his chest after he cleans up. And I do mean HE. Cause he won't be letting you do any of the work, you are his prince/princess!

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

🧡 Loves your hips! Grabbing them to pull you into a hug- or grabbing them during much less innocent activities is 100% his go to.

🧡 He loves his arms! Listen, that man works out. He puts a lot of effort into being strong and looking good. Besides just being proud of his hard work, big arms means he can toss you over his shoulder or keep you safe. He also loves when you grab onto his arms while he's fucking you.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

🧡 Unsurprisingly, his cum is thick and doesn't have too much flavor. He has a really good diet which affects how he tastes! I definitely headcanon him as having had a vasectomy; he's nowhere near ready to have a kid and is a responsible individual who knows he's able to lessen the risk. If you're not uncomfortable with it, he loves to cum inside of you- but if you'd prefer he didn't, he usually tries to pull out and cum in his hand so he doesn't make as much of a mess.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

🧡 He's lowkey into exhibitionism and would love to fuck you in a public space, but he knows there's simply no way he'd actually be able to do it. At best, he may ask you to make a video with him for his eyes only.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

🧡 He's a huge flirt and an ex-mercenary, I can definitely see him being experienced with both men and women. Regardless of how experienced you are, he's positively gentle with you the first time you guys have sex. He wants to get to know you, and your body, the best that he can.

🧡 If you're inexperienced, he'll go slow and gentle, and will talk you through it with words that will leave you blushing red like an apple.

🧡 If you ARE experienced, however, he'll shift his attention toward learning what you like as quickly as he can so he can give you the time of your life.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

🧡 He loves fucking you in any position where you can easily grab his arms or he can easily grab your hips. He's a simple man~ I'd say missionary with your legs pinned up beside your head. Or- alternatively, holding you up against a wall.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

🧡 As romantic as he is, he's just as much of a flirt- and a playful one at that. It's rare that he's not cracking you up with terrible pick up lines or the corniest lovey dovey comments ever. He wants to see you smile and have fun with him!

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

🧡 He's very well trimmed, well kept, clean 🤌. He doesn't mind hair on his partner at all, but cleanliness is important to him!

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

🧡 Oh gosh, this angel?? You'll never feel more loved than when he's got you held in his arms. You are his god given solace and heaven on earth to him. Between cheesy lines and overly sweet comments, he'll spit out some poetry every now and then that will have your heart melting as he makes a mess of you.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

🧡 I'd say he does it the normal amount, but more interestingly- he really likes mutual masturbation. Something about watching you touch yourself or vice versa is extremely hot to him and though you can't really tell, will leave him a blushing mess.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

🧡 Fun is the most important part of sex to him, fun and intimacy. So what does a fun loving, flirtatious, sweetheart like? Well roleplay of course! It's as silly as it is sexy, and if that doesn't scream Baptiste I don't know what does.

🧡 Exhibitionism, to a small degree! It's his dirty secret.

🧡 Praise!!! He could make a sailor blush with that silver tongue of his. He will never leave you feeling unloved or unworshipped.

🧡 Marking. There's just something SO hot to him about you leaving marks on him. Claw up his back, his arms- leave your lipstick kisses all over him, give him hickeys!

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

🧡 The bed is most preferable, since he likes to take his time, but if he's in more of a rush or just feeling frisky he'll take you on the kitchen counter~

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

🧡 Form. Fitting. Clothing. 🙌 Show yourself off! He thinks your body is perfect and will melt when you show off that confidence.

🧡 Dancing. He's a good dancer and would love to dance with you. Get a little bold and start putting on a show for him~

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

🧡 Will NOT do degradation or receive it. It's a huge turn off for him.

🧡 The furthest he'll go with hitting you is maybe playing around with some toys or spanking you to be cheeky, but I think any actual pain play would be a no for him.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

🧡 This man LOVES getting his dick sucked. LOVES IT. And damn does he look good while he's receiving. He'll sit nice and good for you, one hand on your head, not pushing or putting pressure- just there ground himself. Leave bites or kiss marks on his thighs and he may cum right then and there!

🧡 He's skilled at giving as well, though I think he'd prefer receiving. That won't damper his enthusiasm to pleasure you though! He's more than happy to have you mewling underneath him.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

🧡 Prefers to take it slow and have fun with it, but is very susceptible to begging. If you ask for more, he'll give you more. He's more than capable of ruining you. Likes to make corny doctor jokes afterwards though.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

🧡 Prefers to take his time, but that's just because it's more fun to him. He's more than willing to drop everything and succumb to some carnal pleasure with you every now and then~

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

🧡 He'll try just about anything once as long as you ask. He makes it really clear too that he's open to any suggestions and won't judge you for them.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

🧡 He'll normally stop after one or two rounds depending on how tired you are, but he can push three if you really beg him. He'll never leave you unsatisfied though, regardless of how tired he may be.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

🧡 Toys are his allies!! He'll never see them as competition. He doesn't own any to use on himself, aside from maybe a prop or two for his roleplay stuff, but any and all toys you bring to the relationship, he'd be more than happy to use on you.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

🧡 He's not too bad, he likes seeing you happy and pleasured more than anything, but every now and then he'll get a bit of a teasing attitude- usually when he's going down on you. There's just something about how cute you look and how in control he is that tickles that part of him that wants to make you whine and beg a little.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

🧡 He's extremely vocal, both in words and in moans. He'll be the loudest when you suck him off, since he's not worried too much about anything else but how you're making him feel. His moans aren't shy, they're very full and pretty.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

🧡 He's a switch, leaning top. Even when he's on bottom I see him more as a power bottom than anything.

🧡 Thinks it's hot when you ride him, but can't help himself and always helps you out, grabbing your hips and thrusting up in time with your movements.

🧡 His inner thighs are pretty sensitive and a good way to get him squirming.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

🧡 Big. I will not apologize to anyone, this man is PACKING. Easily nine inches if not more. He's circumcised and around average thickness for his size. He's a shower not a grower.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

🧡 Average if anything. He's a huge flirt, but he's also a busy guy- he's got a fairly normal libido and a good amount of self control. Getting him riled up enough to make him lose control is tough, especially since when you start, he'll tease you right back!

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

🧡 Not a big napper, and is used to not getting much sleep, so I'd say you're more likely to fall asleep before him. But if you don't, he likes watching TV before bed and will let you pick what you guys watch.

Thanks so much again for the request, Bap is such an angel!

Have kitty Bap for making it to the end! <3

[shadykazama]

Calling the Marvel/X-MEN community! I had these commissioned for me and my friend's self inserts/ocs. Please go support the artist over on Instagram, they don't have a lot of followers and deserve some recognition! They're Pigeranima on Instagram and Fiverr.

And here's ^ the link to my oc info (the one with Nightcrawler!)

[shadykazama]

Matchup exchange~

For BG3, MHA, and JJK with @rav--en / @frostfall-matches !

The results are in! And I match you with-

BG3 Astarion~

❤ [Astarion largely embodies what you like in people] He quite literally has some bite to him! Teasing and banter are second nature to our resident vampire, and no one is safe from his rather catty attitude. At every point in your journey, the two of you would be laughing and poking fun; you're at each other's necks- not so figuratively in his case. He's quickly impressed by your risk taking and eggs it on; he hasn't had this much fun in centuries! The two of you would be a chaotic force of nature, taking Faerun by storm.

❤ [You’re both independent.] He has independence for the first time in hundreds of years and is gripping it tight, even though he doesn't quite know what it means anymore; your fiercely independent attitude is just the push he needs to embrace his new life, free from Cazador. Though it may seem at first like he's dependent on you, flirting and seducing you just to secure his own safety, Astarion ultimately makes all of his own decisions. He's struggling with how to regain his independence while also being entirely dependent on the astral prism to keep him alive- but you're a good example. You show him through your actions how easy it is to impose your own will. Watching him grow and express his boundaries is a feat; he changed because of you, but not for you.

❤ [You guys bring out the best in one another… and the worst.] The two of you are playful at best and absolute menaces at worst. The fact of the matter is, you're both chaos junkies, and would endorse each other's bad behavior. Astarion would adore you for this! But I'm sure the rest of Faerun would have their grievances… A bard and a rogue are tough to beat though. Astarion wants those boots the merchant is selling? You're already doing the most to distract them with your extravagant words and music while he robs them blind~ I quiver to think what the two of you would do to someone who annoys you.

❤ [You make him feel safe.] Astarion has a fake persona that he puts on to protect himself. He's flirty and sultry and has a strong noble laugh, he's desirable- but it's all fake. He simply makes himself what others want to ensure they won't dispose of him. This would certainly annoy you at first, to some degree, but after the first time you see the real him, it'd become a challenge to keep bringing that part out. You, more than anyone, see his real laugh, his real smile. You see how his face crinkles and how he throws his head back when you tell a bad joke. He calls you a clown, but it has no malice behind it. He hasn't felt this safe in gods know how long.

❤ [He would take you on artsy dates.] Once you're free of the tadpole, the two of you are restricted only by the sun (assuming you don't ascend him). One of the first things he does is get a portrait done of the two of you. You're sat cozily, your space lit by candles or the luminous flora of the underdark. You would have your favorite coffee and laugh and chat all whilst an artist carefully immortalizes you on a canvas. He wouldn't mind, of course, if you painted him either. He hasn't seen his reflection for so long that he doesn't even remember what his eyes used to look like. There certainly is something profoundly intimate about seeing yourself through someone else's eyes... Besides that, he would like to read to you as well, on those days when you just don't feel like getting up. Elves don't sleep, but your presence and the soft melody of his words would lull the two of you into a tranquil state.

❤ [Astarion is not your knight in shining armor!] He knows full well how capable you are of handling yourself and will simply enjoy the show should you ever land in trouble. He may join in, if only for the chance to slice some necks and have some fun, but he's never under the impression that he's doing you a favor. For centuries he prayed someone would come to his aid, and no one did; he knows what it means to be tough enough to handle things without help, and likely harbors a similar distaste for unprovoked assistance. This doesn't mean he'll never have your back; he'll be very vocal if he's ever truly worried about something being sketchy!

MHA Hawks/Keigo Takami~

For this particular matchup, I envisioned you as a vigilante! I for one, know the hero system in MHA is very flawed and I see you doing your own thing as a more chaotic/good rogue hero.

💛 [This cat and mouse game never gets old.] You're independent, free as a bird- ironically enough, and Keigo is trapped under the thumb of the hero commission. He knows that hero society is broken and he strives to make it better despite his limitations. Perhaps that's why he never turned you in. It's not like he couldn't, but there was something about you that elicited envy in him. You were everything he wanted to be, making changes, true to yourself, free. So would ensue the long game of cat and mouse… He would find you every now and then, and the two of you would throw flirty banter back and forth until he had to inevitably leave. It would take awhile, but he'd eventually tell you the reason he never captured you. “But keep it a secret, yeah? The image of a caged bird isn't good for a hero like me.”

💛 [Your hearts are mirrored.] You and Keigo have the same love languages with physical touch and gift giving. He's constantly thinking, and you're constantly in the back of his mind. It Isn't uncommon for him to show up with something pretty or your favorite snack that he just happened to pass by. He would absolutely melt if you gave him something homemade! The effort and thought you'd have to put into something like that is proof enough that he's special to you, and he'd cherish that thought- and whatever you gave him~

💛 [He can't go crazy, but expect spontaneity.] Before you're properly together, he would be limited to when or how he could see you. Regardless of how much he liked you, there was simply no way for him to stay in contact without exposing you to the hero commission, which is the last thing he wanted. So, he got creative… Thanks to his superbly observant personality, he's able to figure out how you're locating villains/baddies; he uses this information to trick you into meeting him somewhere. Albeit, not the most honest way of getting what he wants, but he's sure he'll get brownie points for the spontaneity. He wouldn't want to hinder your work though, so after that, the two of you make up a different but still secret way of meeting.

💛 [There's nothing quite like flying.] Let him take you to the sky. Is it cliche? Sure, but it's the most free he ever feels. It's all worth it to see you smile in wonder or scream when he pretends to drop you… He wants you to feel safe with him though, so he won't do that too often. ;) This can be a common occurrence- he'd like it if it was, but he'd understand if you just don't like it. Heights aren't for everyone! But, if you do like it, he'll make sure to remember to lend you his goggles so the wind doesn't get in your eyes. He could easily buy you your own, but come on, you look so cute with his on why would he? <3

💛 [Too quick for his own good.] You don't need a hero, and he chronically kind of just does what he wants. His quickness would cause some annoyance on your end, since he doesn't wait for you to ask for help to step in. A majority of the time it's not because he thinks you need help, he just goes too fast while he's working. He didn't get where he is at his age by waiting for anyone else. It would be easy to see it as him looking down on you, thinking you're not good enough to do it on your own- but catch him once and give him a piece of your mind! As much as I'd like to say he'd think twice after that, and immediately respect your words- that's simply not Keigo. “Get it done faster and I wouldn't have to help you, how 'bout that?” Unfortunately, Keigo doesn't care if it annoys you, and has a very roundabout way of pushing you to do better. It's all for your benefit though, since he does end up seeing improvement in your work- if for no other reason than to shove it in his face that you don't need his help…

💛 [He's not clingy.] Your space and independence is important to you, and it's important to him too, especially once he's free of the hero commission. His dream was always to make a world where heroes could sit back and be lazy, but unfortunately it's just not that day yet. You'll have ample time to yourself, Keigo is a busy man! Trust, as often as he bothers you, he's giving you twice as much space just because of how busy he is.

💛 [Don't threaten him with a good time.] Dates with keigo would be intimate. As often as he's in the public eye, when he gets the chance, all he'll want is to be alone with you. The tops of buildings are easy enough for him to get to- or your house. Order in food, make some with him, sit and watch TV or show him your favorite games. He would adore any moment of silence, away from scrutiny of expectations and just enjoy your company. The best days for him are sleeping in, the two of you wrapped in his wings as he avoids the world. He'll make you breakfast, cuddle you, distract you- anything to stay longer in the safe haven that is your home.

💛 [Hold him close.] “Keigo. Call me Keigo.” You're one of the first people he tells and his heart just about drops out of his chest when the words leave his mouth. It's dangerous for anyone to know, but it's all he wanted… for you to say his name. He doesn't make a big deal out of it, laughing it off as he usually does with things like that, but just hearing you call him by his name makes it all worth the risk. After the final fight with All for One, it's you he finds at his side in the hospital and he gives you the biggest grin he can muster at the time. He'll tease you as he recovers, ask if you cried for him- acting hurt if you say no, and smug if you say yes. There's no winning with him, but truly, he's more free now than he's ever been.

JJK Satoru Gojo~

💙 [‘The bane of my existence and the object of all my desires.’] Oh boy. What a duo you two would make. More than anyone, Satoru is impossible to banter with- or more so it's impossible to get under his skin. You could, and I'd expect would, still tease and berate him, but expect it to be a challenge to get a real reaction out of him. You'd be his favorite person to mess with as well, simply for how fiery you are, and Satoru can be a real menace... He, just like you, loves reactions. In fact, besides the overarching challenge the two of you have with one another, you basically have the same sense of humor. He was robbed of his childhood, and finds it difficult to find people who can keep up with his enthusiasm and energy- so your attitude is just perfect. Someone his age that he can be silly and relaxed with!

💙 [Opposite polarities always attract.] Satoru is definitely the extrovert that runs around adopting introverts, and you were no different. Considering you're his favorite person, expect to be dragged along to just about everything he does- or at the very least be told about everything he does. If your social battery just can't handle it, he'll settle for bringing you back souvenirs in the form of little gifts or snacks from wherever he goes… though he'd much rather you just come along. He's not stupid though, he knows just how to press your buttons so that you don't blow up in an introverted rage.

💙 [Your independence is safe and secure.] Satoru is clingy, for sure, and perhaps too enthusiastic to drag you around for his own good- but you're not in any danger of him doing everything for you. As a Jujutsu sorcerer, you'll have tough jobs every now and then, and though Satoru could easily handle them for you, he lets you do it. He's a teacher after all! He's used to letting his students handle curses on their own, he'd have no trouble giving the same opportunities to you. Forewarning, if you get your ass kicked, he'll never let you live it down. <3

💙 [Rich man's privilege.] Dates will be the most over the top unnecessarily expensive things ever. He wants to experience the world; he has dreams and hopes of his own- he just has someone to share that with now. Art exhibits, thrilling theme parks, exquisite restaurants, risky adrenaline chasing, the works!! He wants to show it all to you. You want to travel? Say the word, he's got tickets and a hotel booked already. He's looking at tourist spots and picking out restaurants. He's fortunate enough to be able to give you anything you could ever want, and all he'd ask in return is to just share it with him.

💙 [Satoru Gojo is kind of an ass.] In the most respectful way possible, this guy is an unhinged childish piece of work. He knows you're bad with directions and will not correct you if you're going the wrong way just so he can waste more time being around you. He laughs at you when you trip, but will always help patch you up. He teases you with his height and his infinity technique to annoy you. More than anything, he does all of this because he refuses to be anyone else but Satoru Gojo. He won't pretend he doesn't have a mean and dumb sense of humor just to make you happy- he's just impressed you stayed with him anyways.

💙 [Screw those old geezers!] You and Satoru have more in common than either of you first thought; both of you don't like being told what to do, and go against the elder sorcerers’ demands. If you ever landed yourself in trouble because of this attitude, you can bet your bottom dollar that Satoru will be there to back you up. He does it to help of course, but if you ever ask he'll just say he did it to spite those old geezers. He abuses the fact that he's too important and powerful to really oppose. The council has started to avoid you because they know Satoru is always lurking around the corner, waiting for an opportunity to undermine them.

That's it! I hope you liked your matches! I considered Shadowheart and Minthara as potential choices for your BG3 match but decided against it. Shadowheart would match you bar for bar in sass, independence, and banter- but she wouldn't appreciate your risky streak and tends to disapprove of needless chaos. Minthara, the queen of banter imo, just seems too uptight for you!

Also, not sure if it's obvious but I definitely struggled the most with Astarion's. It's mostly because you can romance him in game so a lot of the things I could put were rather obvious. 😅

[shadykazama]

I have thoughts about the wind bag in epic the musical...

Hear me out!

In the original myth, Odysseus was kinda a dick and had a big ego. He looked down on his crew and other people, mainly because of his great intelligence. When they got the wind bag, he didn't tell anyone what was in it. No warnings, no trust, nothing! So it made sense why his crew opened the bag. They had nothing to go off of, no trust from their king- who even told them that he doesn't HAVE to tell them what's in it because he's superior to them.

In the musical, however, Jorge is painting a more sympathetic- while still troubled, hero. His relationship with Eurylochus in particular and Eurylochus' betrayal is what I think needs more work. As is, either Eury is a total bitch OR there's no logical reason for him to have betrayed Odysseus and therefore a plot hole.

I for one, enjoy the relationship they have and the drama of both of their betrayals- and they only work that well because we're supposed to 'like' (or at least understand) both characters. So for the sake of that I want to argue that Eury was simply a victim of a plot hole and not just being a bad person.

I had a whole hour long debate arguing for Eurylochus' honor and I came to the conclusion that he really didn't have a good reason in canon to open the wind bag.

I of course argued that he noticed Odysseus cracking under the pressure of losing Polites and the guidance of Athena, and that as his friend, brother in law, and second in command, he was concerned and voiced his doubts. Him and Ody argued in 'Luck Runs Out' and that was a breaking point for their relationship where Eury felt like his voice was being silenced and he wasn't trusted anymore. BUT, my boyfriend made a good counter argument; at this point, nobody knew Odysseus had fucked up by giving the Cyclops his name, so in the eyes of his crew he hadn't made a single big mistake. At every other point, Eurylochus has listened to Odysseus' orders and Odysseus has every right to expect some faith from the (almost) 600 men he'd managed to keep alive through a ten year war.

I digress, that argument was still very important for them and on both sides I think they're right in their own ways. I don't want to take away from that. But why would Eurylochus open the wind bag when, in this iteration, he was told directly from Odysseus what was in it? You could argue that argument broke his trust, but I don't know... They've known each other since they were kids, they're literally related (Eurylochus is married to Ody's sister)! Was it suspicious that Odysseus wouldn't part with the bag? A little, but not enough I think that Eurylochus would directly betray his brother, especially after just losing Polites and being vocally upset about it. PLUS, it was Eurylochus who was arguing about how dangerous the gods are! Why would he open a bag that Odysseus got from a God, that he was TOLD has the storm inside??

Makes no sense narratively for his character🙅‍♂️

And the narrative solution to this is as simple as a couple of lines being added to the song "Keep Your Friends Close". We could take this two ways:

One, Aeolus tells Odysseus that the "catch" is that he can't tell anyone what's in the bag. It would keep to the original story where Odysseus doesn't tell his crew what's in the bag, sparking distrust, but still keep Odysseus a sympathetic character. It would also give Eurylochus a reason to open the bag. Either he caves to the pressure of the crew, all desperate to know what's in this bag that their captain refuses to tell them about, OR he's just festering from the argument still and being told by Odysseus that not even he, his second in command, can know what's in the bag becomes the last straw. Because at that point, at least to Eurylochus, it's clear Odysseus doesn't trust him, so why should he give Odysseus his trust in return?

Or two, a similar route would be to play into Odysseus' grief and paranoia piling up and have him refuse Eurylochus. A simple line, Odysseus has been awake for multiple days straight and his now closest friend, asks to watch the bag for him so he can rest. Odysseus, so close to home and drowning in exhaustion, both mental and physical, snaps and refuses his second in command- causing a rift. The same thing occurs, with Eurylochus still shaken from their argument, now met with an Odysseus who doesn't trust him and yet demands full trust back.

Either way, Eurylochus now has a reason to open the bag that's at least plausible from his point of view and it wouldn't require more than an additional two or three lines of dialogue added to the song.

Thanks for coming to my Ted talk

Have a picture of my cat as a reward ✨

[shadykazama]

1. Black Myth: Wukong

2. Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint (it's a manhwa!)

3. Monkey King Reborn

4. Other! Let me know if there's one you prefer more in the comments! (^art is overly sarcastic productions on YouTube!)

[shadykazama]

How do you think sun Wukong would be with an affectionate or clingy partner?

Wukong with a clingy partner

❤ He's not really clingy himself and physical touch isn't his love language, but that doesn't mean he won't indulge you.

❤ If you feel more comfortable when you're close to him it boosts his ego.

❤ Let's you hold his tail if he's busy. Sometimes he's just gotta have his hands free, but luckily for you, he's got an extra appendage! Lucky for him too; he ends up holding you with his tail more than his hands.

❤ He loves the feeling of you playing with his hair. It's a very intimate and pampering thing for him, so he'd be more than happy to let you do it. You may even be able to sneak some flowers into his hair ;)

❤ Your desire to be close to him makes you easy to prank :/ But don't take it too hard, your surprised face is just too cute!

❤ Will tease you by sitting on his staff/cloud just out of your reach to make you beg or whine for him to get down. Has the most smug grin as he stares down at you like he hasn't a care in the world.

❤ If you ever ask him to carry you he'll call you an infant and compare you to a baby monkey. "Useless, just like those little things, clinging to their mothers for a full year!" He's just being dramatic of course. He doesn't mind.

❤ Not above using his clones to satisfy your needs if you complain about needing more affection. He will summon six or seven of himself just to annoy you. He'll be smug about his 'malicious compliance', but if you're somehow happy with the clones he'll be surprised more than anything. "Honestly! You may as well be a demon of endless greed! Tsk, never satisfied..."

❤ You are lovingly coined as 'little demon' from there on out :)

Art by Red, from the JTTW summaries on Overly Sarcastic Productions' YouTube channel!

[shadykazama]

Hello! Your headcanons on Wukong/Destined One had me giggling so much 😊 they're so great, couldn't stop rereading.

Um, if it's alright, can I ask for some Wukong/Destined One x Reader with their baby? Feral daddy monkey in his nesting phase with his mate and baby is so— 🤭

Absolutely! I have a lot of thoughts and the people demand more monkey business- so let's get down to it.

❤ Wukong

Starting with the pregnancy~

He is ELATED.

The idea of a proper heir had never crossed his mind because well- he's immortal. He doesn't need one. But that doesn't mean the idea of his own flesh and blood isn't positively exciting.

There's a chance he knows you're pregnant before you do. What with all of his special powers and heightened senses.

Celebrates privately with you of course but it becomes a mountain-wide event very quickly.

You are showered with praise and blessings by all the monkeys.

He will never miss a chance to brag that he's going to have a baby. And he's definitely smug about it too, thinks your child is going to surpass even his power.

When you start showing he gets more smothering.

Don't forget our king's fatal flaw! He thinks he knows what's best.

Will limit how much you travel and makes sure you always have at least two attendants by your side while he's gone.

Which, once you get further along, isn't often. There were plenty of superstitions about pregnancy in ancient China, as well as a high infant mortality rate- and that's not even counting what complications could happen due to the magical nature of your child. So he'd be stressed.

He expresses stress through aggression (canon), though it's never pointed at you. He'd be fiercely protective over the mountain, but especially any of the areas you regularly stay in. He'd be very snappy at everyone for the entire second half of the pregnancy, except you of course, who he'd be showering with praise and reverence.

Likes holding your stomach while you rest and tells your baby about the great lineage they're being born into, recounting his titles and strength and promising them they'd be greater.

He's hoping for a boy, but he's assured his child will be spectacular regardless of the gender.

When you give birth he will be extremely focused. He can't afford to be weak in a moment when you need him most. (Though your cries of pain and effort will certainly make his heart ache.)

As you're holding your baby for the first time, his teasing, smug attitude is nowhere to be seen. He just looks at you as if you'd given him the universe itself.

Cutest baby ever might I add 👆.

It's a Chinese tradition that only immediate family is allowed to meet the baby for the first 100 days after it's born, so it'd just be you and him for a majority of three months unless you invite your family to meet them.

In traditional fashion, on the 100th day a banquet is held to officially introduce the baby to everyone. And MY GOD would it be an event...

Besides all of the monkeys on the mountain who want to celebrate their new prince/princess, I can't even imagine how many celestials and demons would come to pay their respects and blessings- be it out of fear or respect.

Either way, expect a very long day and a LOT of gifts.

^ Wukong doesn't leave your side for the entire day. I dare someone to try and pull something.

You'd expect with his trickster personality that he'd be a very lenient dad, but Wukong is surprisingly dutiful in making sure your child doesn't turn out lazy or ignorant.

That by no means is to say he wouldn't be a wonderfully playful father. He'd have a wonderful connection with his child, and his most important lesson to them would be to respect their mother ;)

More of a one kid kind of guy, so he'd probably stop after the first, unless you had twins or triplets.

As protective as he was with you when you were pregnant, he's pretty chill with the actual kid. He knows they're durable and will let them get roughed up doing dumb stuff.

Carries them around hanging off his tail and will pretend like he doesn't know where they went.

It's like how cats will let their babies 'sneak up on them' to encourage them to keep trying. He does the same thing with your kid when they try to trick him.

Your baby would be the most respectful little shit ever. A little shit nonetheless, but would do anything for you or their father.

All the monkeys on the mountain help keep an eye on the little sage so you'll never feel lost or alone in parenting. It's very much a joined effort and your baby will see the other monkeys as their family as well!

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💙 The Destined One

Give him a bunch of babies I beg you.

He'd get addicted, he wants a big family for SURE.

When you first tell him you're pregnant he'll probably take some time to fully soak it in.

You'll be used to being patient with him at this point, but I imagine something like this is really nerve wracking so don't feel bad if you rush him for a response.

He'll put a hand on your stomach as if he's checking for himself before picking you up and smothering you with love.

He's not a chatty guy but he'll let you know how happy he is!

^ That being said, during your pregnancies is the most talkative he'll ever be.

He doesn't want you to stress about communicating and knows your body is going through a lot so he pushes himself to talk more to make sure you get everything you need.

That doesn't mean he'll be a chatterbox by any means. More than nothing is still very slim :')

Expect a lot of one word questions.

Trusts you more than he trusts his own instincts. His instincts tell him you shouldn't be climbing or moving around much- but if you want to, who's he to tell you what to do? He's not the one pregnant 🤷‍♀️

Follows you around like a guard dog when you do though, doesn't matter what you're doing.

Somehow even more physically affectionate than normal. Will insist on holding your hand when you walk so you can lean your weight on him.

When you start showing he'll be amazed. It's not that he's never seen a pregnant person before but like... That's his baby in there and he can't believe it.

His favorite thing to do is lay his head against your stomach while you're resting. Will kiss your skin and adore the life you're making.

You can catch him whispering things to your baby while he's resting his head on your stomach.

Your body is going to ache and he is more than happy to massage it for you. He doesn't even need an excuse to touch you, but he'll find them anyway.

Once you get further along and it gets harder for you to get around, he'll pick you up and take your wherever you want to go- within reasonable distance from your home of course. Not because he can't take you further, he just doesn't want to in case something happens.

But he wants to make sure you get fresh air and still see the beauty outside of your bed.

Doesn't trust anyone to watch you. It's him or nothing.

Makes offerings and prays to the goddess of childbirth. He does this a few times before you catch him and start helping.

He's a bundle of nerves when you're giving birth. If you weren't preoccupied, it'd probably be painfully obvious how nervous he was.

Holds you while you hold your baby and will not stop telling you how much he loves you and how perfect the baby is.

Gets baby fever bad.

Baby will be spoiled, and so will any other baby after that.

Huge advocate for carrying the baby. If you're not opposed to it, he probably carries them more than you.

Has the most deadpan look on his face as he looks at this baby but he has so much adoration for his little miracle.

Stressing over your baby crying in the middle of the night? Not with him! He's at that babies beck and call.

Watching a nearly mute man deal with a curious child is definitely amusing and you get a front row seat.

Your children kind of just accept that their dad doesn't talk much, but he'll always tell them he loves them if they say it to him.

Takes them everywhere with him so he can teach them. Is SO proud when the oldest starts helping teach the younger ones.

He's proud of them in general honestly.

Your kids are going to be super loving and curious. I think he'd foster really healthy relationships between all of them.

You'd have a whole team taking care of you if you ever got sick.

[shadykazama]

I just read the Sun Wukong and Destined One's headcannons again for like the 10th time, I can't stop it's too good😩😩😩 Is there a chance that we will get more JTTW and Blackmyth content in the future?

I'm so glad you like it so much! I honestly wasn't expecting so much interaction with that post 🫣 But I'd be delighted to do more content for JTTW or Blackmyth either seperately or together! JTTW is very special to me and I've been in love with it for years, I was super excited for Blackmyth! The fact that it's making a bigger fandom for both the game and the book is making me immeasurably happy ☺

I have my request rules and fandoms that I do pinned on my page. Feel free to send an ask for either of them!

PS. I wanted to add that I will do Blackmyth's version of Wukong in that storyline, as well as JTTW Wukong at any point before, during, or after the journey is over. I can also do Monkey King Reborn Wukong.

^ this is so 😩🙏

[shadykazama]

op I really do not wanna be mean or tell u what to do or anything but like...I really do think it would be best to not put people's art in ur fics UNLESS u got permission...that technically is still reposting and as an artist myself it feels rather disrespectful to see you art being used without the proper credit, and even if u DO find the artist it doesn't automatically mean they want their art posted somewhere else

I really hope u reconsider in just either using gifs, official art or u find the creator

apologies and thank u for ur time

One of the artists reached out to me and said this as well. I'm new to Tumblr and don't use social media that often so I didn't realize most artists were uncomfortable with it. I'm gonna take the art out besides one because the artist that said it was alright 👍

[shadykazama]

Sun Wukong/The destined one (mostly relationship) headcanons!

The people have spoken and the people crave monkey business. So let's get down to it!

❤

Post journey Wukong is a wiser, stronger monkey, but don't let him fool you he's still a trickster at heart.

When you first meet, he has you refer to him as 'Great Sage'.

Earning the right to say his given name isn't so much a big moment as it is just him beginning to care for you. You slip up, whether it be because you were sick or injured or just not thinking, and he doesn't correct you. In fact he kind of likes it.

He doesn't make a big deal out of it, but if you watch closely you can see his tail twitch and his eyes lost in thought.

One character flaw you'll have to deal with, even when you're just friends, is Wukong thinks he knows what's best. He's old and wisened and POWERFUL; if he thinks he knows something will be best for you, he'll do it without so much as telling you.

Credit to Hanibalistic! Their one shot about Wukong and stealing an immortal peach for a mortal reader was perfect and exactly how I think he'd act! That impulsive, "I care about this person and will do what I think is best for them regardless of the consequences or their opinion" is very... him.

Hey, we all have our flaws. (Just don't tell him that.)

On the positive side, he wouldn't let a scratch befall you. At some point you'll stop instinctually defending yourself because of how safe you feel with him. Which is heavily ironic considering how often he himself will put you in dangerous situations just to pull a prank.

But besides your poor heart from getting scared so often, you have nothing to worry about. Wukong won't leave room for even one mistake to slip by him.

Expect him to never call you by your name, almost ever. He chronically tends to call people by titles or nicknames. From calling the tang monk, master, or how he'd call Bajie 'idiot' for most of the book- just expect something. He'd only refer to you by name if he were really serious.

Something I personally find really funny that isn't represented in many medias with him is that he's OLD. He's old as hell and he knows it. In the book he'll often refer to basically everyone as 'nephew' or 'little brother' which is oddly endearing and also really funny.

I feel as though most people don't utilize how heavy he is- even in movies and stuff. His staff is like thousands of pounds! You aren't moving him unless he wants you to. God forbid you end up cuddling. Even while resting I never think he'd put his full weight on you, but you'd definitely be stuck.

Will never refuse to help you, but will tease you endlessly for needing it. "Helpless little thing aren't you?"

His love language is gift giving and acts of service.

He's impulsive with words, but look at how he treats you and you'll see how he cares.

Considering his connections, expect to have the world at your fingertips. He'll never leave you wanting, you'll always be satisfied. There is no gift beyond his reach. Just be careful what you ask for, because he WILL get it one way or another.

He is a king, a leader- it's basically second nature to be serviced, and that's why it's so important how he acts toward you. For you, he stays vigilant, ready to catch you if you fall or feed you when you're hungry. For you, he'll carry you in his arms if you're tired. For you he'd put himself in servitude.

Monkeys also show affection to one another by grabbing at each other for attention, and grooming one another's hair.

I don't think he'd have any trouble getting your attention, he's very vocal! So he'd focus more on your hair. Don't be surprised if he randomly starts combing through with his fingers or just playing with it. It's calming for him, and another form of affection.

You've changed him for the better... And for the worse. He happier, more content and occupied (which is good for everyone). BUT, should you ever disappear or get stolen from him he would surely devastate heaven and earth to get you back. The last thing anyone needs is another, more wrathful, Wukong rampage.

Expect to get shown off at every convenience! You're his king/queen and he'll make sure everyone knows it.

You have the BIGGEST wedding. And I think the best part would've been the Chuangmen, which is a wedding game tradition, usually meant for the groom to prove his loyalty, devotion, and desire to marry the bride by completing tests made by her bridesmaids. There are a ton of really interesting Chinese wedding traditions that I would recommend reading about, but with the sheer power of Wukong, these challenges in particular could've been absolutely ridiculous!

Wukong isn't jealous, no that would be ridiculous, he has nothing to fear. That by no means doesn't mean that he doesn't get offended on your behalf. He's gotten upset at not being greeted properly, there's no way in HELL he doesn't get pissed if someone were to flirt with you. They're lucky if all he does is kill them.

Feel free to make fun of him for not being able to swim. He'll absolutely make you regret it, but do it anyway it'll be funny.

Am I the only one that thinks he'd be great with kids? 🤚

Like COME ON- the dude probably helps take care of the baby monkeys on his mountain. He tells them cool stories to get them riled up. Will lay down and let them play with his hair while you read or sing to him.

Give this man kids I dare you.

That's a topic for a different post 😌

Likes kissing you on the top of the head, will also lay his forehead against yours just to be close to you.

These two designs I really like for him! Y'all let me know in the comments which version is your favorite <3

💙

The destined one may look like Wukong, but they're certainly different in... most areas.

Being selectively mute makes things a good share more difficult to communicate with him than Wukong, but it has it's charms.

You'd just been... tagging along with him. He didn't mind, unlike the wolves and undead he'd been beating through, you proved no threat to him.

He figured you would just leave on your own- or die. But by some miracle even he didn't understand, you stuck by him through rain and dust storms alike. By the time you made it to the New West he felt obligated to keep you around.

For the first time since you started following him, you were actually in danger. And to both of your surprises, he dropped what he was doing to protect you.

Don't bother asking him why. Whether you do, or simply tell him thank you, he'll just wave you off. But you notice him walking closer to you than normal after that. No longer were you left to catch up with him while he sprinted off; he'd keep stride with you now, glancing at you every now and then.

He CAN talk, and he probably surprises you the first time he does. It's not even for something important. It's just one fateful night where you happen to decide to mess with his hair. You'd pull away after a moment and he'd rumble out a little, "Don't stop."

Now that you KNOW he can talk, it's even more annoying when he refuses to answer you.

He finds it amusing when you get frustrated with him about it. He can't help it. The whole time you're grumbling or ranting at him, he's just staring at you with his stoic face... thinking about how cute you are.

Feel free to give him a name. Not like he'll argue with whatever you pick-

But really, please call him something other than "the destined one". He'd never really needed a name before, but he'd treasure whatever you decide to call him.

He probably has a nickname for you too, he just only says it in his head...

Will click his tongue at you to get your attention. (Absolutely does the 'tsk tsk tsk' thing people do to call their cats)

Speaking of getting your attention- ^ remember how monkeys show affection by just kind of grabbing each other and squeezing and pressing their head against each other?

Yeeeeah. He's a touchy monkey. He won't ask for affection, so he kind of just does it himself. Will rub his head on you, not unlike how cats or rabbits do to mark things they like. Except he's just doing it to be affectionate.

Gets cuteness aggression and WILL just grab you.

If it wasn't obvious, his love languages are physical touch and quality time.

Doesn't need help putting armor on, but if you want to help he won't stop you. (The closeness makes his heart beat fast)

If you were ever both in a bad spot- being threatened and not in a place to put up a good fight, he'd cover your body with his and bare his fangs at whatever was trying to hurt you guys to intimidate it. (It probably wouldn't work- but it's an instinctual response.)

If your feet got cold in the snow in the New West he'd pick you up and let you rest on his back for awhile.

Likes when you rely on him like that, it makes him feel stronger. And besides it just "being his destiny", knowing you'll get hurt if he loses helps him focus during fights.

Terribly jealous individual.

The glare he would give someone is straight up deadly. Watch out for how his tail flicks around when he's irritated too 🤭.

Absolutely adores the sound of your voice, it could bring him out of a coma fr.

Doesn't mind being little or big spoon, he just likes cuddling. Wraps his tail around you when you do.

Always always makes sure you eat before he does, even though he's the one doing all the fighting.

Will let you win play fights (most of the time).

Hearing him laugh is the cutest thing ever I swear- It probably took you off guard the first time you manage it.

Doesn't know how to take compliments.

Probably short circuited the first time you complimented his appearance.

Very gentle, slow kisser. Likes having you in his lap, but will grab cheeky kisses every now and then too. Will tilt your chin up when you kiss, every time.

Art by @marcu-bug