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what would ancient nightwing fashion look like? because in darkstalkers book they had a lot of jewelry featured

Good question! After a lot of thinking, I finally have an answer and some art!

Nightwings and the Jazz Era

TLDR

I've come to the conclusion that ancient nightwing society would have the fashion of the Jazz Era. also known as the roaring 1920s, the Jazz Era was a time (1918-29) in the US which was characterized by new music, culture and swift economic growth. Following the end of world war 1, the frivolous partying, spending and inventing of the Jazz era is quite similar to the attitude of the ancient night kingdom - which was an international hub for trade and art, as well as the inventor of written dragon language. Both the Jazz era and the nightwing kingdom also share the morbid similarity that they came to a swift, chaotic end - either through a stock market crash or a genocidal magician.

When creating this post, I focused mostly on 1920s fashion - but I did also take some inspiration from other sources, such as the adjacent 1910s and house of Dior. I was chasing any kind of style which I thought mirrored the artistic success of the nightwing kingdom, so these headcanons stray partially from the 1920s to include some of my own artistic liberties and ideas. I hope you enjoy, and maybe even remember Lackadaisy is a good franchise worth WoF crossover fanart.

Day-to-Day

Starting off strong with the everyday nightwing's attire - I wanted to consider how nightwing society functions and plan accordingly through fashion. Not only do they live on a nocturnal schedule, they also - surprisingly - do not have total night vision. Because of this, I think nightwing merchants would sport brighter clothing with small gold/shiny accents (if they can afford it,) in order to catch the attention of passing dragons in the night market. These clothes would consist of a chest piece with dethatched sleeves for better maneuverability, and use leather or fur to create distinct shapes in order to compensate for their lack of actual detail.

The non-storekeeping nightwing would not have any need to stand out in a crowd, and might choose colors that better complement their scales or scale patterns. Regardless, I think the chest piece + dethatched sleeve combo would be a staple feature of everyday clothing design, given that it's the easiest to wear and would allow nightwings freedom of movement.

Party Clothes

Ancient nightwing society was one that loved art, festival and music - so they would undoubtedly have clothes to compensate for their frequent celebrations. Here, I took direct inspiration from the 1920s 'flapper girl' fashion, which was a specific look worn primarily by young women who didn't care for traditional (religious) values. These garments would probably harder to manufacture and a little bit more expensive, using long feathers for the dress portion + silky fabric and lots of beads; imported from other tribes but tailored in the kingdom.

Clips and buckles could fasten these pieces around a dragon's neck, shoulder and torso - but there would absolutely be shorter variations made for those who don't appreciate the long train around their legs. A long string of pearls and a nice headdress would accompany this dress, which would've been imported from the seawing kingdom.

Noble Wear

Finally, the finest clothes of the kingdom. I wasn't really sure of how to go about this at first, but ended up coming up with some good ideas after considering the nightwings beyond their fashion. I think the nobles and royalty of the nightwing kingdom would've dressed more for art than wealth - by which I mean, they focused more on displaying themselves in an artistic manner than showing off jewels or physical wealth. For a society which values art so heavily, being seen as a piece itself would likely be a better indicator of status than adorning yourself in diamonds.

For this reason, I focused more on couture when sketching these clothes - intricate patterns, textiles and shapes which were handcrafted by a studio of dragons and assembled to be worn only once or twice. These garments would absolutely match the current topic or festival - and in spite of their status, nobles would still opt to follow the trends of the kingdom in their own way: using the same shapes, beads and pearls to create a high-class cousin to Jass Era fashion.

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If you made it this far, thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed these headcanons as much as I enjoyed making them. My inbox is always open to questions, critiques and suggestions of any kind - so if you'd like to inquire about the lore/fashion of your favorite tribe, don't hesitate to ask!

A few people have asked, so I'll just make it clear: I love seeing the interpretations and discussions of my headcanons, and you are absolutely free to use these ideas if you so desire. My only request is credit on any of the things I came up with (not the 1920s itself, obviously) and that you tag me so I can see your awesome work!!

Later ( • ⩊ • )

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THIS JUST IN — Local man says all siblings are friends with attempted murderers, executioners and witches, discorages others from sending loved ones to liberal school

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Here Come The Brides

Holly Berry’s dress is meant to look like icing decor

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GO MY ULTRA SPECIFIC HEADCANONS!!!! 🫵

Love the idea that because the two dragons were sealed away in close contact to Dark Cacao’s soul jam it would have some kind of sway over his physical appearance. Leading to subtle changes after the dragons initial imprisonment and then slightly less subtle changes following his awakening and acceptance of their power.

Also sue me Im just a sucker for giving my favorite humanoid characters animal traits </3

Thank you for coming to my ted talk

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Style test! I vastly prefer greyscale and grungy styles, and want to head more toward that direction one day! Maybe not for WOF content, but practice for now.

"Realistic" Moonwatcher!

Winter is up next.

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𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍: 𝐻𝑦𝑝𝑛𝑜𝑠💤

Being claimed by Hypnos is a sacred thing. It means you are chosen to walk the space between; waking and sleep, between life and prophecy, between memory and forgetting. Even daydreaming falls under Hypnos' realm.

You are often underestimated. But you see more than meets the eye. You see more when your eyes are shut.

𝑊𝘩𝑎𝑡 𝐼𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑛 𝐹𝑖𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒?

Cabin Leader: Clovis

Cabin Appearance: The cabin is a small, low-to-the-ground building, looking like a log cabin. It is tucked into a shady corner of Camp Half-Blood, surrounded by grass and wildflowers, particularly poppies and other sleep-associated plants.

Over the cabin’s door is a symbol of a closed eye carved into wood (some fan sources also mention a brass key, but the books focus on the closed eye).

The atmosphere around the cabin is very calm and drowsy, as if walking near it makes people feel sleepy.

The inside of the cabin is described as very cosy and comfortable, with beds with thick quilts rather than bunks.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 & 𝑨𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒚𝒑𝒏𝒐𝒔

Hypnos' children are natural lucid dreamers; they know they’re dreaming and can shape the dreamscape.

Campers are known for sleeping the longest at Camp Half-Blood.

They are often called upon to help other campers recover from trauma, nightmares, or memory loss.

"The world moves so fast... We just help it slow down a little. Close your eyes. Listen. Dream." — Clovis

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Garden

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PERIL 🔥 !! i finally found a design for her i like yayyyy!!

she is constantly steaming and glowing around her core bc of the fire in her. in my design, the gradient is dark around her whole face and down her neck bc she is actually charred from the heat! the skywings are based off birds of pray for me, but the fluffed feathers on the back of their necks are burned off for peril! she's bald noooo!!

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hivewing headcanons

okay lets start with traits n stuff

most impressive features are hereditary and have been bred into the noble lines, but there are some that are random.

all venomous traits are random, and they can have venom in the following places

teeth (10% of the population)

claws (9%)

wrist stingers (24%)

tail stinger (20%)

(not venom but in the category) spit acid (10%)

(pulling these numbers out of my ass)

being fluffye is hereditary and is mainly nobles (about 40% of the population)

mandibles (in the corners of mouth) are hereditary and have been bred into the noble lines (30%)

the second set of smaller claw-like arms are all females

antennae are hereditary but there are very few with them (2%)

second set of eyes, very rare, revered and the ones in the past were considered to be chosen by the gods, none alive today

6 claws on the front paws are hereditary and most nobles have them (my oc carniolan does, fun fact) (42%)

cultural stuff

they wear many warm colors to compliment their scales, and do have quickly changing fashion trends.

trans hivewings are not all that rare, both ways, and there are gender-affirming surgeries and items, including making fake second sets of claw arms, and covering said claw arms with cloth and binding them close to their body. there is not much gender dimorphism in hivewings other than the second set of arms, with females being the slightest bit bigger

polyamory is fairly common in hivewings, as well as pansexuality

they also have travelling circuses and performers, with contortionists and trapeze artists, and plenty of dragon exclusive performances

they also often communicate with small dances and scents, much like bees, with little foot taps and tail swishes when they don't want to speak, can't, or can only convey what theyre feeling through dance

they leave faint scent trails and make and sell pungent and unique perfumes, and you will often find the huge parties of say, jewel hive, to be rather assaulting to the nose (not necessarily bad, but very, very strong.)

they also wear makeup

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Somes heads of the dragonnets of the destiny. I test somethings, maybe for make it stickers.

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Do you have any word list, tips or references on how to describe body types? Thank you in advance, love your content! It's really helpful 💜

Writing Notes: Body Types

If you think about your favorite character in fiction, you probably have an immediate image that pops into your head. Though this image only exists in your imagination, it owes a lot to the way this character is described by the author. Populating a work of fiction with carefully described characters imbues a story with life.

Tips for Writing Character Descriptions

Character descriptions are often the first way readers start to piece together their understanding of the characters that populate a work of fiction. As a writer, learning to write compelling and evocative character descriptions is incredibly important. Here is a list of tips that can help you write strong character descriptions in your work:

Start with physical appearance. The most basic character descriptions usually center around physical details. Physical attributes are the first thing we notice about a person before we’ve had the opportunity to speak to them. Literature is a non-visual medium, so having a vivid and evocative physical description can help paint a picture of a character in the minds of your readers before you go into more detail about the character’s personality. Physical descriptions may seem surface-level, but they’re the first step toward character development.

Carefully choose your adjectives. Try to spice up your character descriptions with fresh and inventive descriptive writing. A good character description will instantly conjure an image in the minds of your readers without relying on trite cliches and bland description of physical characteristics.

Think about a character’s interests. Characters are much more than their physical appearances. Much can be revealed about a person by thinking about the things that interest them. “A teen girl who is obsessed with Harry Potter and K-pop” is a more evocative character description than simply “a teen girl with blond hair and brown eyes.”

Choose descriptive details you’ve observed in your own life. When you meet someone for the first time, what stands out to you? Our first impressions generally center around a few details, whether they’re someone’s deep green eyes and freckles or their unique mannerisms and idiosyncrasies.

Practice writing character descriptions for people in your life. It can be great practice for writing fictional characters to take some time and write character descriptions for real people in your life. You may find that it comes easier to you to talk about the specific facial expressions, body language, and hair color of your real life friends and family because you have spent so much time with them. Once you’ve written out these real life character descriptions from your own point of view, you may find it easier to create a good character description for a fictional character in your short story or novel.

Make a list of possible physical traits and character traits. In addition to writing mock character descriptions, some writers find it useful to keep a running list of personality traits and physical characteristics that they can refer to when writing new character descriptions or brainstorming new stories. When you’re deciding how to describe a character in a specific piece you are working on, you can refer to this list and come up with additional examples for a specific character.

Edit your list down to the most revealing descriptors. Once you have a list of possible descriptors to include in your character profile, it’s time to edit your list down to the strongest details that will help reveal character and evoke a strong image. A great character description is all about quality over quantity. Choose a few of the best details from your list and leave the rest to your reader’s imagination.

Explore how a character’s surroundings reveal their inner life. There are many ways to describe a character beyond simply reciting the character’s physical appearance—saying a character has blue eyes and black hair can only get you so far. Think about a character’s home or workplace. What objects do they hold dear? What actions do they do on a daily basis that reveal something about their backstory or personality?

Compile a list of your favorite character descriptions. Keeping a list of your favorite character descriptions that you come across in fiction is a great way to notice elements that appeal to you that you can incorporate into your own writing. These character descriptions can come from anywhere, but it’s always helpful to look for inspiration from authors you admire. Keeping this list handy can help you break through writer’s block when you’re feeling stuck.

Tips to Describe your Characters’ Physical Features

You don’t always have to be specific. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the reader never really learns the color of Daisy’s hair or eyes, but does it matter? We can still picture her in our minds: “Her face was sad and lovely with bright things in it, bright eyes and a bright passionate mouth.”

Use figurative language. “I … easily spotted her blond hair like a white flame… The edge of her white kimono flapped open in the wind and I could see her breast, low and full. Her beauty was like the edge of a very sharp knife.” -White Oleander by Janet Fitch

Describe facial expressions. “Besides the neutral expression that she wore when she was alone, Mrs. Freeman had two others, forward and reverse, that she used for all her human dealings. Her forward expression was steady and driving like the advance of a heavy truck. Her eyes never swerved to left or right but turned as the story turned as if they followed a yellow line down the center of it.” -Good Country People by Flannery O’Conner

Make the descriptions match the tone. In a funny or sardonic piece, for example, your descriptions can be the same: “He was a funny-looking child who became a funny-looking youth—tall and weak, and shaped like a bottle of Coca-Cola.” -Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Scatter physical descriptions throughout the prose. You don’t have to give all your description of a character when he or she first arrives on the scene. Instead, scatter brief descriptions throughout multiple scenes. No doubt many of your favorite writers do this.

Describe actions that reveal physical characteristics. “As we’d been talking, she’d pulled [her hair] into a high, loose bun with shorter pieces of hair falling around her face.” -Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

A first person narrator can give biased opinions about appearances. “I was, and still am, despite mes malheurs, an exceptionally handsome male; slow-moving, tall, with soft dark hair and a gloomy but all the more seductive cast of demeanor.” -Lolita by Vladimir Nabakov

Describe clothing and accessories. “Today Charis is wearing a sagging mauve cotton jersy dress, with a fuzzy grey cardigan over top and an orange-and-aqua scarf with a design of meadow flowers draped around her neck. Her long straight hair is grey-blonde and parted in the middle; she has her reading glasses stuck up on top of her head.” -The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood

Describe the way characters move or carry themselves. “She was a slender, small-breasted girl, with an erect carriage, which she accentuated by throwing her body backward at the shoulders like a young cadet.” -The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Remember that a little description can go a long way. This might be the most important tip of all. You don’t have to describe a character from head to toe and constantly review what he or she looks like. Just an introductory description and a few well-placed clues throughout the prose will be enough to help readers form and keep a picture in their minds: “She was a fat girl. She was fat all over and she huffed when she breathed.” - “Kindling” by Raymond Carver.

The English language is full of words that describe the shape of our bodies, some of them positive and some of them less positive.

Commonly Used Words for Body Shapes

Probably the most commonly used adjective to describe someone who has too little fat is thin. ‘Thin’ is often used in a negative way: She’s very pretty but she’s too thin.

Skinny, a slightly informal word, means very much the same: I don’t like his looks – he’s too skinny.

Even thinner than ‘skinny’ is scrawny (also a slightly informal word). Someone who is scrawny is so thin that their bones stick out: He was a scrawny little kid.

Gaunt, meanwhile, is used to describe a very thin face, sometimes a face that is thin because a person is ill: Her face was gaunt and grey.

The adjective emaciated describes someone who is dangerously thin, usually through illness or extreme hunger. It describes the whole of the body: Some of the patients were quite emaciated.

The above adjectives are generally negative, but there are as many adjectives to describe people who are thin in a way that is positive:

Probably the most common of these is slim. If someone is slim they are quite thin in a way that is attractive: Charlotte was looking lovely and slim in the photos.

Other synonyms for ‘slim’ have an extra meaning in addition to ‘having little fat’. Slender, for example, means ‘slim and graceful’: She was small and slender, like a dancer.

Lean describes someone who is slim and strong: Long-distance runners are usually fairly lean.

Petite, which is positive in tone, means ‘short and slim’ and is usually used for women and girls.

Slight, meanwhile, which is neither positive nor negative, means ‘thin and delicate’.

Of course, there are just as many words to describe the opposite situation.

Fat is probably the most commonly used adjective for describing someone who has too much flesh but, it is very direct. We sometimes use other, slightly less negative words to describe someone who is a little fat.

Stocky, for example, means ‘strong and wide’: He’s got the stocky build of a rugby player.

Solid too is often used in this way: As a child, James was always quite solid.

Similarly, big is sometimes used as a less direct way of saying ‘fat’: Sophie didn’t use to be so big, did she?

Plump and chubby mean ‘slightly fat’ but both sound almost pleasant and are often used of young children: She was admiring the baby’s plump little legs. / Look at his lovely chubby cheeks!

Some ‘fat’ words, on the other hand, are very direct.

Overweight is an adjective that a doctor might use to describe a fat patient. It is slightly clinical in tone.

A patient who is extremely overweight might well be described by the doctor as obese.

Somatotype

In psychology: the discredited idea that human body shape and physique type are associated with personality traits, forming the basis of constitutional psychology.

The term somatotype was used in the system of classification of human physical types developed in the 1940s by American psychologist W.H. Sheldon.

In Sheldon’s system humans were classified as to body build in terms of 3 extreme body types:

endomorphic, or round, fat type;

mesomorphic, or muscular type; and

ectomorphic, or slim, linear type.

A somatotype number of three digits was determined for an individual classified by the system, with the first digit referring to endomorphy, the second to mesomorphy, and the third to ectomorphy; each digit was on a scale of 1 to 7.

Hence, the extreme endomorph had the somatotype 711, the extreme mesomorph 171, and the extreme ectomorph 117.

The classification numbers were negatively correlated, so that a high number in one class precluded high numbers in the others; in practice, extreme types (711, 171, 117) were rare or nonexistent, and the person of normal build had a somatotype approaching 444, evenly balanced between extremes.

Sheldon assigned personality traits to each body type.

For example, endomorphs were considered to be extroverted, cheerful, relaxed, and lazy;

mesomorphs were described as extroverted, active, and competitive; and

ectomorphs were described as introverted, intelligent, quiet, and restrained.

In Sheldon’s system personality traits were predicted from somatotype scores.

After the 1950s Sheldon’s constitutional theory increasingly fell out of favour.

Particularly problematic was the notion that body type predicted individual personality and morality, even while body composition and mental traits are known to be affected by numerous factors, including diet, exercise, and culture.

Moreover, studies of somatotypes were inconclusive, having suffered especially from confounding and inconsistent results.

Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References

Thanks so much for your kind words <3 Choose which of these tips and references are most appropriate for your story. All the best with your writing!

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hey!! i really love your posts and trust me when i say this but you're practically doing a work of charity by making all these synonym lists. 😩🫶

i was wondering if you could compile monument vocabulary. vocabulary to describe the intricate and exquisite designs inside historical buildings. tysm!

Some Historical Architecture & Interior Design Vocabulary

Acanthus Leaf - A leaf decoration often used on furniture, particularly on brackets and legs.

Acroterium - Originally an ornament on the roof corners of Greek temples. In classical furniture, similar ornaments applied to the top corners of secretaries, bookcases, highboys and other furniture.

Amorini - Cupid ornaments found on Italian Renaissance furniture.

Anthemion - A honeysuckle design from classical Greek decorative motifs. Term refers to any conventional flower or leaf design.

Antique - Could be anything ranging from a piece of furniture to art. The U.S. government considers any item over 100 years old to be an antique, whereas most collectors use 50 years as a benchmark.

Apothecary Chest - A low chest with small drawers that was originally used to store herbs for cooking and medicinal purposes.

Arabesque - Decorative scroll work or other intricate ornamentation consisting of foliage, vases, leaves and fruits, or fantastic human and animal figures.

Baroque - A highly ornate decorative style that originated in Italy in the 1600's. The style is characterized by irregular curves, twisted columns, elaborate scrolls and oversize moldings. The Italian equivalent of French "rococo".

Bibliotheque-Basse - A low cupboard with shelves for books. Doors are often of glass and sometimes fitted with grilles.

Bullate - Having the surface covered with irregular and slight elevations, giving a blistered appearance.

Cabriole leg - An ornamented furniture leg with a double curve structure.

Chevron - A 'zigzag' pattern characteristic of Romanesque decoration that is often carved around pillars, arches and doorways.

Chinoiserie - A European style of design that is meant to mimic elements of East Asian art.

Console table - A freestanding table, often found in the entryway of homes, that typically serves as a space for decorative elements.

Enfilade - A series of rooms that are connected via doorways that align with one another (commonplace in grand castles, like the Palace of Versailles, or even museums).

Etagere - A freestanding or hanging set of open shelves, designed to display trinkets or other decorative objects.

Gilding - A coating with a thin layer of gold or gold-like substance.

Klismos - Ancient Greek style of chair with saber shaped legs splayed at the front and back. The back legs continue up to support a shoulder-height curved back.

Laurelling - A decorative feature using the laurel leaf motif as its basis.

Lozenge - A diamond shaped decorative panel. Term comes from the Middle English word for stone.

Niche - A recess in a wall for displaying a sculpture or other accessory.

Ormulu - A metal resembling gold. Used as mounts and decorative effects on furniture.

Ovolo - A continuous ornament in the form of an egg which generally decorates the molding called the "quarter-round". Eggs are often separated from each other by pointed darts.

Passementerie - Fancy decorative trimmings such as tassels, tiebacks and ribbon.

Régence Style - This furniture style spanned from about 1715 to 1723, when France was ruled by a regent. This style of furniture design was a transition from massive straight lines to graceful curves.

Sconces - A type of light fixture that is fastened to a wall for support.

Swan-Neck Handle - A curved handle popular in the 1700's.

Trompe l’oeil - A technique used to trick the eye into thinking that something flat, like a wall, is actually three-dimensional. This is often achieved through photorealistic painting.

Victorian - An architectural style defined by highly ornamented design and grand, sweeping facades.

Wainscoting - A type of interior wall paneling that covers the lower portion of a wall.

"Traditional" Interior Design

When talking about traditional interior design, most are referencing a design style that originated in the 18th and 19th century throughout Europe. However, it’s worth noting that other cultures have their own versions of a traditional style that may not look the same as this more Western version.

Traditional Design Elements. Though not exhaustive, a traditional interior will often make use of the following elements: 

Emphasis on symmetry and order

Traditional architectural details such wainscoting and crown molding

Classic decor elements such as chandeliers and bookcases 

Neutral color schemes with pops of bold colors, often in jewel tones 

Upholstery and textiles tend to be subtler (cotton, velvet, or wool, for example)

Furniture pieces with traditional silhouettes, though they’re often updated with modern elements or finishes 

Layered window treatments and draperies; curtain valances aren’t used often

Classic patterns such as plaids, damask, or florals  

Flooring tends to make use of darker wood  

Sources: 1 2 3 4 ⚜ More: Notes & References ⚜ Word Lists

Previous posts that include some related words you might find useful:

Some Architecture Vocabulary

Some European Renaissance Art Vocabulary

Some Medieval Art & Architecture Vocabulary: Part 1

Some Medieval Art & Architecture Vocabulary: Part 2

Some Roman Art Vocabulary

Thanks so much for your kind words, you're really sweet! I tried to include a wide range of terminology since you didn't specify which time period you were looking for. Do go through the sources if I wasn't able to include here what you need in your writing. Hope this helps <3

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𓆩♡𓆪I made a little graph for you, guys.𓆩♡𓆪 𓆩♡𓆪You can print it and put it in your grimoire if you want.𓆩♡𓆪

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Looking for Ways to Make Your Unintelligent Villain Scary? Here are 10 Traits That Can Help!

Somebody on my TikTok asked about ways to make a villain who is technically unintelligent (i.e. probably not smart enough to play 3D chess with or come up with insane plots to trap your protag) unsettling and it really gave me something to think about!

1.) They have an unrelenting persistence: Without the intelligence to know when to quit, they'll keep firing at something until it gives way. This can create a sense of dread, because they will always keep coming, no matter what happens.

2.) They're completely detached: Because they're too unintelligent to have a sense of empathy or morality, they might cause harm without realizing the gravity of their actions, and they'll never understand why what they did was bad...because they quite literally can't!

3.) Lacking logic = no chance of reasoning: If they're technically too low IQ to understand basic logic, then good luck reasoning, bargaining with, or manipulating them. They might be stupid, but that stupidity could protect them from potentially being influenced by their foes, thus potentially making them much more dangerous.

4.) No sense of emotional regulation: Without the intelligence to regulate how they feel, your villain could be prone to flip-flopping emotions with very little warning. They could go from joyous, to forlorn, to violent in one fell swoop, with very little provocation, and their foes might never see it coming.

5.) Or, maybe they're REALLY in touch with their emotions: Without intelligence to worry about, you can use that space to toy with their emotional core, and how they process their own and other's feelings. They might be so in touch with the idea of emotions that they can use those of their foes against them. Or, they consciously use their own as fuel for their actions.

6.) Weaponized innocence: Why have an dumb angry brute as a big bad when you can have one that's far more innocent-minded? With a childlike approach to everything they do, from their actions to their goals, a villain can become much more unsettling when characters (and readers) realize that nothing they're doing is inherently malicious; they just don't know better.

7.) They have goals that change with the tide: Because your villain might not have the intellect to really understand the concept of objectives, any goals they might have could seemingly change at any moment, which can leave their foes scrambling to pin down their next move.

8.) Most of the destruction they cause is accidental: Because they might not be intelligent enough to regulate themselves physically, whether that's through their raw power or something of a more magical nature, the might attempt to approach things from a logical, more refined angle...only to leave a trail of unintended destruction in their wake.

9.) Put your characters in a moral dilemma in your villain's regard: If your villain is too dumb to really comprehend the gravity of what they're doing, is it fair to harm them? Giving your villain's foes a chance to answer that question, perhaps as your villain is laying waste to the countryside, can build on just how horrifying your villain actually is.

10.) Harmless now, dangerous later: It might be interesting to build into their unsettling factor by starting them off as a pitiable, almost pathetic presence in the story before it becomes increasingly clear that despite not having many lights on upstairs, a mix of some of the previously mentioned traits come out to make it clear that they are indeed a threat.

As always, happy writing <3

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