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Fantasy Book Review - The Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell

I’m going to only review books I liked or loved. Partly because why would I want to think more about the books I didn’t like? But mainly because I want to put some positivity in this terrible world.

The Plot

It’s King Arthur, okay Warlord Arthur because it’s a plot point that he is not a king. Bare bones plots, Derfel is a monk in the care of Queen Igraine and Bishop Samsun. Queen Igraine commissions Derfel to right of his friend Arthur. The rest of the books are the story of Arthur threw Derfel’s eyes. It starts with the birth of Mordred, the true born grandson of Uther. Before Uther’s death, Uther has some of his men, which includes his bastard son, Arthur, take an oath that they will protect the young prince. Uther dies. Britain goes to hell and Arthur goes through a lot of trouble keeping his oath. The Anglo-Saxons are attacking Britain and there are others who want the throne. Also, Merlin and Nimue want to bring back the Old Gods of Britain. And you know where it’s going eventually, because it’s Arthur. You know it’s going to end with Mordred vs Arthur (I still cried like a baby).

I have a feeling if you didn’t read the Welsh Arthur you would look at the plot and think that it was a very unique and fresh take on Arthuriana. It has some of the pop culture Arthurian stables; like the Arthur, Lancelot and Guinevere love triangle. But for the most part it takes from the Welsh and the historical annuals. The treasures of Britain is a plot point. Loholt and Arm are in the story! Culhwch is in the story. I’m very happy that the Welsh Arthuriana was getting some love. However that being said, there are still twists and turns on the way to the end of the story. Some twists and turns were good, and in Excalibur some were weird. Other than Lancelot’s character I didn’t dislike one twist on the story, though, it worked very well with the story.

There is a theme of Christianity vs Paganism which is meh to me. It was the only part I didn’t like and it’s the reason that Enemy of God was my least favourite of the books since that was an important theme of the novel.

Tone and Style

The series is written as Derfel himself is writing it years after the events of the story. Derfel is thankful a fun narrator. While I’m sure he is writing the story trying to be as unbiased as possible, his biases to come out, like whenever he talks about Lancelot. I’m glad he’s unbiased because it is entertaining. He made me laugh and he made me cry and he made me cheer and he made me boo. After some of the characters I put the narration as one of my favourite parts of the story.

Cornwell is going for a more ‘historical’ Arthur by placing him in 5th-6th century Britain. It is gritty and brutal at points. The brutal and gritty are never overwhelming because Conrwell does not forget to be hopeful and to show the good in life and people (something I wish more pieces of media would remember).

I would call the genre of this series historical low fantasy. I have no doubt that there is magic in the story but there is very little of it. For the most part, magic is just mundane tricks. .

The Characters

For a ‘historical’ Arthur it’s very weird that Kay, Bedevere and Gawain are not characters. Well, Kay is mentioned and Gawain is sacrificed then his zombie does some cool stuff in battle and not so cool stuff with Olwen.

My favourite characters are Arthur, Culwhch and Nimue (even after spoiler things happen in Book 3.)

Derfel: I’m still convinced he’s in love with Arthur. He’s my fourth or fifth favourite character.

Ceinwyn: Despite being Derfel’s common-law wife and official love interest, I don’t have much to say about her. She had her moments, like when she went eff you to Lancelot and decided marriage was not for her. She was at her best in the Winter King.

Arthur: I LOVE YOU!

Guinever: I wish I had more of you because you could have been my favourite character.

Culhwch: He’s basically Kay and I loved him.

Aelle: I didn’t mind him. He was hatable when he needed to be but he had moments where I was like okay you’re not the worse.

Lancelot: Fuck you. ‘Nough said.

Galahad: Aka the token good Christian. He’s good and pure. :)

Mordred: Brat but not in a good way. I hated him as much as Derfel wanted me to hate him.

Merlin: I have mixed feelings, because I would go from I love you and then he would say something sexist and I’m like meh.

Nimue: She’s smart, magical and great. Sure she goes crazy at the end and joins Mordred but she’s still great.

Morgan: I like her.

Samsun: I dislike him but not as much as Derfel wanted me too.

Tristan: I enjoyed him, I usually do. But he’s mainly on this list so I can say that death scene was insane. Poor Iseult. Fuck you Mark. And isn’t Tristan famous for beating someone in one on one combat? Yeah, I’m pretty sure that’s something he’s famous for.

Igraine: LOL! She makes me laugh, especially when she’s like but that’s not how the bards tell it.

There are more but I don’t want this to be too long.

Conclusion

I would say The Winter King was my favourite, then Excalibur for the weirdness and lastly the Enemy of God.

When Cornwell finishes The Saxon Stories, I will be reading that series. Or maybe my mother and I will watch the Netflix show… we have to finish the Medici one.

#book review #the warlord chronicles #the winter king #enemy of god #excalibur

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delkios · 6 years

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To the Unknown Beloved (DC TV)

#dccoldwave #dccoldwaveweek2018 #fic 2018 #lisa snart #leonard snart #mick rory

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arbi-official · 6 years

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Do all the dnd asks

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

D&D ask meme:

1. A favorite character you have played.

Honestly, I loved playing Agramon. It’s fun to be an asshole

2. Your favorite character that someone else has played.

Amare had so many #classic lines, I gotta.

3. Your favorite side quest.

When we convinced a mayor that a ship we crashed into a fountain was an art installation.

4. Your current campaign.

Like... what about it??? I’m currently playing a revenant warlock who causes me more stress with each passing campaign because i’m realizing how easily-exploitable she is, and also because an extremely specific thing that really upsets her (and me) keeps. fucking. happening.

I’m also the DM of a murder mystery with some fucking... shenanigans going on. The party is two disaster children and two spice boys.

5. Favorite NPC.

To play? Reid Nightwing, my drow gunslinger. To interact with? I would fuuuucking die for Ireena and Ismark.

6. Favorite death (monster, player character, NPC, etc).

Getting to roll 20d12 to kill one of my players via smiting felt Very Good, Very Nice.

7. Your favorite downtime activity.

LANGUAGE-LEARNING WITH YURA! Even though both of us were teaching each other languages we already knew...

8. Your favorite fight/encounter.

Nenkos was the most fun I’ve had as an enemy NPC. Her abilities were surprisingly well-balanced considering I slapped them together with no real idea of what i was doing.

9. Your favorite thing about D&D.

It’s like writing, but with less writing! And it allows me to make characters and then get to explore their motivations and personalities in first-person. God I like making characters

10. Your favorite enemy and the enemy you hate the most.

Favorite is the same as 8.

Like, the #1 most hatred i have for any character is always and forever Kai, but tbh? Strahd von fucking Zarovich has moved in at a reeeeal close 2nd.

11. How often do you play and how often would you ideally like to play?

I play twice a week rn but that easily totals 16-18 hours. Ideal would be like two six-hour sessions a week, and preferably not two at the same time. pls

12. Your in game inside jokes/memes/catchphrases and where they came from.

“I can’t believe you gave me inspiration for getting him laid.” -Ashley (Gordain)

“It’s all fun and games until the bard hugs someone.” -Vinneak and Ezrah

“If you’re going to get fucked in the woods, it might as well be on your own terms!” -Me

“In this world, it’s either yeet or get yote.” -Me, Rhiannon, and Kate

13. Introduce your current party.

This is basically just all of our discord nicknames but..

Cerene- the coach friend: like the mom friend, but more tsundere

Yura- the sweetest and toastiest of boys

Anasthaea- spicy grandma

Imora- dudebro teen

14. Introduce any other parties you have played in or DM-ed.

we would be here all fucking day mdude

15. Do you have snacks during game times?

try full meals. when you play for 10 hours straight you kind of have to

16. Do you play online or in person? Which do you prefer?

i think i would die if i had to play over the computer. idk how you do it lorn

17. What are some house rules that your group has?

I came up with a system for lingering injuries that has now been carried through in future campaigns. sorry

18. Does your party keep any pets?

well...... we had a dog

19. Do you or your party have any dice superstitions?

we have a dice jail for the naughty dice

20. How did you get into D&D? How long have you been playing?

I started hearing about TAZ and had no idea what D&D was and then one of the people I was on a club e-board with offered to teach us

21. Have you ever regretted something your character has done?

Basically anything Cerene has ever done, even the things I don’t know about yet

22. What color was your first dragon?

Green! Hi, Siccarsus.

23. Do you use premade modules or original campaigns?

I like using my own campaigns but CoS is cool and I’m fine with using them.

24. How much planning/preparation do you do for a game?

Usually starts with me planning weeks in advance and then as time goes on I slap together encounters an hour before we play

For DMs

25. What have your players done that you never could have planned for?

The entire events of night1.png

26. What was your favorite scene to write and show your characters.

The final boss fight! I had it planned for so long, it was so exciting.

27. Do you allow homebrew content?

Hell yeah, I’ve made homebrew classes. I played my tactician in a one shot and i have a blood mage character planned

28. How often do you use NPCs in a party?

I had a companion NPC in my last campaign and tbh i wasn’t a fan. But I love making story-important NPCs since I feel like the interactions give the story a lot more realism and depth.

29. Do you prefer RP heavy sessions or combat sessions?

I’m not a huge fan of a lot of combat. It gets boring quickly

30. Are your players diplomatic or murder hobos?

Surprisingly diplomatic

For Players

31. What is your favorite class? Favorite race?

I love playing mages!!! Especially wizards, but I do like my warlock. I make a lot of human and elf characters but I think dwarves and tieflings are the most interesting lore-wise

32. What role do you like to play the most? (Tank/healer/etc?)

If we were talking Overwatch classes I would be defense. I like to do damage but at a distance

33. How do you write your backstory, or do you even write a backstory?

I usually start with a class and from there develop the rest of it. I try to define one or two major events in their life and how they handled them, and from there i try to let the character develop itself. I write.... so much backstory.

34. Do you tend pick weapons/spells for being useful or for flavor?

I try to be as useful as I can while still being true to the character. Like my one bard that has basically stopped adventuring and hates fighting to begin with, so there’s no way he would load up on attack spells, but would probably have 1 just in case.

35. How much roleplay do you like to do?

I love it! Honestly the hardest part is being afraid of talking to NPCs. And that’s not even because of social anxiety, it’s because I know if I want to get anything done I’m going to have to roll for it and I might fuck up horrendously even if what I’m saying makes sense.

#my text #this is a long boy #shadiekid

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itbeajen · 7 years

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Blooming Friendship | HQ! x Reader

A part of Omorfos Kosmo. Game!AU. This is before the transition.

Blooming Friendship Before the Transition "Iwa-chan! There's another person here!" Oikawa calls out through the headset. There's a faint mumble of Iwaizumi asking what was he supposed to do about that. Oikawa was debating on letting you fight on your own, or possibly jumping in to help. But what if you didn't need his help? Your character was dodging as much as you could possibly click as you evaded the incoming assaults. The specialized combat flute in your hands indicated your sub-class. Oikawa grabbed his bow, clicking the skill button, and watched as his character began notching a holy light infused arrow, aiming it at the main ogre that was attacking you. But he freezes and doesn't click on the ogre as he originally planned, as his eyes widen. You had barely brought the flute to your lips, a single note being played as the monsters around you all froze. Within the next second, your character whips out the bow. And although the skill icon is unseen on Oikawa's screen, the familiar stance in which the bow was pointed upwards was one in which he had been trying to master for the past weeks. The sound of an arrow being launched into the air and the cascading rain of light that followed afterwards as the ogres all fell to the ground indicated nothing more than a mass genocide. "Iwa-chan! Iwa-chan!" Oikawa cries out excitedly, "Did you see that?! That's the skill I've been trying to get! Arrow rain! How did she get it so quickly?! The skill barely came out this week!" "I can hear you fine Trashykawa," Iwaizumi responds. But he too was staring at his computer screen in stunned silence. To say he was surprised was an understatement, the speed at which you reacted and the fact that you had basically solo'ed one of the more common field bosses and before Iwaizumi can say anything, he already sees Oikawa engaging a conversation with you, or maybe it was the other way around? He wasn't quite sure since he joined in half way.

[L/N]: Ah shoot! Sorry, did I steal your kill?! I'm so sorry! ;__; GrandKing: No, no! WHAT'S YOUR BUILD? THAT WAS SO COOL!!! [L/N]: Oh! Hahaha, I'm a bowman with music support. GrandKing: Woah what?! A music support?! GrandKing: How?! Isn't that really hard to get as a support class?! [L/N]: You need to complete that one really long quest from that one street musician located just outside the castle. GrandKing: D:! GrandKing: I'm stuck, I never got a raid group for the boss. T^T GrandKing: [L/N] 2 gud. Iwaizumi: Or you just suck. [L/N]: LOLOL. [L/N]: Damn, you're pretty savage. [L/N]: R i p. But you know, you can always keep looking. That raid isn't well known because there aren't many bards out there you know? GrandKing: You're right, but... even my guildies won't run with me [L/N]-chan! GrandKing: ... owo I can call you [L/N]-chan right? [L/N]: Sure! It's a bit long for you to type, but I don't mind. Haha. Can I call you King then? '~' GrandKing: Yes!!! ^~^ King is oh-kay with me! [L/N]: Neat! Haha. Well, if you ever need someone for a raid, hit me up. [L/N]: But I have a request coming up, so I'll see you around King! Iwaizumi! GrandKing: Okay [L/N]-chan! GrandKing: Bye bye! Iwaizumi: See you.

You blinked at your screen and laughed, "Oh gods. What have I done?" "What'd you do?" Kenma's voice drawled out over the headset and you laughed, "I think I got myself stuck in a conversation." "Oh. G. G." Kenma teases you and you hear the hint of laughter in his voice and he asks, "Who?" "GrandKing and Iwaizumi." "Oh, those two." "Hmm you know them?" Kenma is about to reply, but the furious typing on your end of the headset makes him shake his head and he laughs, "Yeah, I think they're volleyball players in your prefecture." "Oh," he hears you hum nonchalantly and you muttered, "I wouldn't know. Tendou-senpai is already annoying as it is." "Hm?" Kenma furrowed his brows and he asked, "Who's that?" "A senpai from school that's on the volleyball team. I think the whole team plays though..." you paused, "I keep overhearing them talking about the new raids." "Haven't figured it out?" "No." Kenma stifled a scoff at your immediate answer, and you continued, "Not like it'd matter. I'm still the number 1 mercenary. No one's beaten me." Kenma shook his head and he muttered, "I have to go. Guild wants me for a raid." "Wow. Thanks for the invite Kenma." Kenma blanched at his screen and he muttered, "As if you ever invite me." "I try!" you laughed, noticing that he doesn't want to hang up first, "See ya later Kenma-senpai!" He hears the click and he sighs, "Don't call me that." Another click occurs and Kuroo teases, "Talking to your girl friend again?" "SHe's a friend that's a girl," and my kouhai. But he doesn't mention that instead his lips tug into a small smile at your in game message of "good luck!" and Kuroo says, "You should invite her." "Nah, she has a client request soon," Kenma responds as he logs back in to another character and Kuroo sighs, "You... Are you sure you don't like her?" Kuroo can hear Kenma choke on whatever it was he was drinking, or perhaps air, and the pudding haired boy narrowed his eyes at the computer screen. He sighs, "You're impossible Kuroo." "Wait, do you though?" "No," Kenma frowned. She's like my little sister. "Hmm, I would think you are, seeing how protective you are of her," Kuroo's tone changed from teasing to wondering, and Kenma muses over answering honestly or playing around, and the setter answers, "She's like a younger sister." Of course I'd protect her. You would too if you've ever gotten to know her. Kuroo hums in acknowledgement and says, "Well, let's get this raid going!"

"Yahoo, [L/N]!" Tendou calls out, and Semi sighs, "She can't hear you." "How do you know she's a girl?" Shirabu asked, again. Tendou shook his head, "[L/N] has to be a girl, no way would someone who's as cute as [L/N] be a boy!" "I hope they're a boy," Shirabu mutters. Guess: [L/N]! [L/N]: Heyo Guess! :3 "So cute," Tendou gushed and he sighed, "I wish she'd join our guild." "Why won't she?" Ushijima asked. Tendou raised an eyebrow and he teased, "Wouldn't you like to know?" Guess: Off to another client? [L/N]: Yeah! >~< [L/N]: :U But I don't know where they want me to go Guess: Oh? [L/N]: They said to meet up here, but you guys are here too... [L/N]: Are you stealing my client bruh? o 3o Guess: I'd never~! Guess: 8D "Tendou-senpai..." Goshiki softly called out, the red haired male made a weird noise in response and the younger male continues, "Did we though?" "I don't think so?" Tendou responded. He wasn't too sure and Shirabu asksed, "How do you even know her anyways?" "It's. A. Secret." Guess: [L/N]-chan [L/N]: No Guess. I will not join your guild. Guess: Okay, r00d [L/N]: Oh gods, don't type like that. Guess: My feelings are hurt. Guess: But... If [L/N]-chan wants to play that way... "Tendou," Ushijima calls out in warning as they all see the PVP flash go up, and another one confirms that the opposing player has accepted it. The entire volleyball team sighs in exasperation, and Tendou laughs, "It's okay, [L/N]-chan hasn't been able to beat me since-" Tendou doesn't finish that sentence, not when he sees that his character is frozen in place and your character charging one of the strongest 1v1 archery skills. And he cries out, "Aw what the hell [L/N]-chan!?" [L/N]: Remember Guess, I'm the one who helped you make your character build. [L/N]: Huehuehue, I know all the flaws about it. [L/N]: And that includes how bad it is at PVP if you don't strike first. You Win! Tendou frowns and sighs, "I really can't believe how heartless she is sometimes, despite us being friends." "I think you deserved it senpai," Shirabu softly comments. And Tendou pouts. [L/N]'s not fair.

Honestly, it was like today was the day everyone was online. But it was a Sunday, and last time you checked, there were no major volleyball games going on either. What luck for you to run into even the quiet ones today though. You leaned back in your chair, and softly whistled, "I must be pretty popular today." Your fingers flew across the keyboard as you directed your character to run around in circles around the new target you've caught sight of. [L/N]: Oho! [L/N]: Aone~! Aone's eyes widen and Futakuchi asks, "Who's that?" "[L/N]-chan," Aone softly responds, surprising the rest of his members and they asked, "-CHAN?" Aone: Hello. [L/N]: Hi hi! ^__^ Did you just finish your client's request? Aone: Yes. [L/N]: I see I see, I'm heading over right now. But is this the rest of your guild? I think this is the first time I've ever met them. [L/N]: Your guild leader though... [L/N]: Lolol. Fuji: Excuse me!? [L/N]: Ahahaha. [L/N]: Sorry sorry, I didn't mean to offend you it's just... [L/N]: Your equipment... you shouldn't use that set if you're a DK. [L/N]: But hey, each to their own. Futakuchi literally growled over his mic, and his teammates sighed and Aone is about to speak up, but upon reading Futakuchi's next words he sighs in defeat. Fuji: I challenge you to a PVP. Fuji: A puny bowman like you against a speed-based knight class? Fuji: You can't win. [L/N]: Ouch, harsh. [L/N]: I thought Aone's guild mates would be as nice as him. [L/N]: But. I. Guess. Not. .__. Fuji: You brat. [L/N]: Well, what you waiting for? Fight. Me. Needless to say, it ended in a loss for Futakuchi, and the beginning of a never ending friendship rivalry between the two of you.

"Ah, it's [L/N]-san," Akaashi pointed out to Bokuto. Bokuto's eyes drift back to his computer screen and his eyes widened, "She's not busy for once?" Owlicious: Hey hey hey! [L/N]: oho! Hey Owlicious! [L/N]: (x And hi Cashew~ Partying with the chatterbox again? Cashew: Always. Cashew: Otherwise he'd get lost and confused. Owlicious: Hey! [L/N]: Well, Cashew isn't w r o n g. Hahahaha. What are you two doing today? Cashew: We had a request who didn't show up, so we're just chilling in town now. [L/N]: Ooh, I see I see. [L/N]: Bailers always suck. ): [L/N]: You guys can always report them. LOLOL Owlicious: You can do that? Cashew: I never knew. [L/N]: If you report them to the mercenary bureau, you get 10% of the fee they promised to pay. [L/N]: Just make sure you give all the details and not skim out on anything. Cashew: ... Do you do this a lot? [L/N]: Well of course, I'm a busy person! [L/N]: xP I don't have all the time to wait for no shows. [L/N]: I may be a mercenary, but I'm a player too. I need my equips. [L/N]: And skill training, and quest completing. [L/N]: So.. yeah. :U Anyways, I gotta go. My client is going to be upset if I'm late! Cashew: Thank you [L/N]. See you around. Owlicious: See you later, alligator! "Bokuto-san." "What! I think she found it funny."

"Tch, of course you're here before me," he sighed as he hears the connection. Your laughter fills his room as he fumbles to look for his headset. "Sorry Kei, did you really think you'd beat me? I'm practically always on." "I'm surprised you haven't turned into a potato yet." "Well," you paused, tying up your hair, "I do focus a lot on my sports." "Mm, how's Shiratorizawa?" he asks as he accepts your party invitation. He begins equipping his character with the necessary equipments for the upcoming boss run and you hum, "Same old, same old. I'm surprised you're interested, or is it because you're curious about the boy's volleyball team, and not about me?" "[F/N]," he calls your name out, and you laugh, "Sorry." A sigh is heard and the familiar roar of your summoned dragon is heard through the headphones. You wait for him to hop on before setting your character on autopilot towards the dungeon. No words are exchanged save for the light humming from your end. You can hear Tsukishima writing, possibly doing homework while waiting to arrive at the dungeon, and you softly whisper, "I'll go watch your match between my school and yours." You can actually hear his pen drop and he coughs, as though trying to hide it and he asks, "Who will you be cheering for?" "Wouldn't you like to know?" The playful tone in your voice makes him scoff and he smiles, "Yeah." "Yeah?" "I'd like to know." You pause, and then your laughter is heard. Both of you are in higher spirits now and you let out a soft sigh. "Isn't it obvious who I'd cheer for Kei?" "No." "Mm, you're smart, figure it out yourself." "Tch." "What." "You're ridiculous." "I know," you laugh and you asked, "Ready?" "Always."

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