#Cult Of Halcyon

[bingobongobonko]

Hi! I'm here to ask you about your friend's Lancer campaign. What's the premise? Is there a big bad? What's the setting? On a scale of "This Slaps" to "Gay AF" how would rate the campaign?

HI TY FOR ASKING!!!! Basically we were Union types (false actuallly... only Yves was a member of Union, everyone else is nonaffiliate i think. this is a tangent im sorry). But anyway, we sent to a charity event on a dying planet, mostly as a diplomatic measure between the Union and the various karrakin barony houses that're on Bo as they try to raise money to afford en masse evacuations. The planet is dying, and they're running out of time, so this charity event's a BIG deal. Just to keep the peace, is what we were told. Until that's the exact opposite of what happened because the charity got hijacked, people fled the scene in panic and trampling ensued, AND hostage situation held up by an extremist group bound to the demands of the "Oracle." It's a cult. It becomes very obvious this is a cult to all of us. For the most part, they, Helios, can be considered the first big bad but they're not THE big bad. That's the Oracle itself, which at the time we had no fucking idea who this Oracle was. They suck though, just awful. TLDR they ruined Bo's first chances of evacuation, brainwashed the NHP of a certain Egbert Station and ultimately we were forced to kill them before the station was destroyed, and even then, we had to reroute the explosion from the station to down under, where an evacuated city lay. And in that moment, it's all gone. Millions of people displaced and tbh. I still feel guilty about that. We all fumbled the rolls to stop the explosion so it's like.... damn.. But yeah this is the kind of people we're dealing with, they're obsessed with a prophecy that involves the damnation of this planet. I said we were Union types in the past tense because after all of this happens, Union breaks official ties with the group and essentially leaves us to our own devices. Which I think my character is the only one who takes personal offense to that, it's just like. Are you serious. I've worked up in your organization for years.... but yeah besides the point. Now, we're Bo's designated Lancers to uncover the whole Helios issue and to buy Bo some more time before shit goes south. We're in lategame campaign, shit has GONE south. Yves, my character, has personally met the big bad, the Oracle, and even before that, we found out just why the planet is dying. 50 years ago, something landed on Bo. Ever since, the Oracle has been in the backdrop as its nanites continue to eat the planet alive, and Helios is convinced this HAS to happen. We have to relive this again. SURPRISE!!! This is a repeat, we're in a timeloop and the whole prophesy is that time and time again, the same events will unfold on repeat til end of days because there is nothing outside of this loop. And that's why Helios exists. People are afraid of what's beyond this timeloop, and Yves has seen it personally, in the metavault that the Oracle sent him to. Said some gnarly shit to Yves and just was like. Fuck off! I hate you! before it sent him to superhell. Or more accurately, sent to nothing. Suspended in a shattered reality. Where there is nothing. Some crazy shit I tell you. Oh and sorry ok a lot of details I'm missing out on but this is pretty important, the Oracle itself? Manmade. We made that, a long time ago. It was originally developed by Halcyon, a weapons subsidiary company on Bo, but the project was ultimately discontinued when they realized having nanites pilot a mech all tuned in to a hivemind (the Oracle) is a bad fucking idea. Do You See Why. so the big bad is manmade horrors!!!!! ippee!!!! As of right now, we know HOW the Oracle is doing what it does but we don't know why. At least I don't.

[euphoniouspandemonium]

I am demanding to know what is Roche Limit because I had no knowledge of the existence of that wip PLEASE-

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This post explains it well enough.

[artbyblastweave]

What I like about New Vegas is that out of all the Fallout games, it feels like it's the most aware of the fact that everyone is doing a bit of some kind from the fifties and is much more attentive and thoughtful than some of the other games to the implications of the fact that everyone is doing some kind of bit from the fifties.

The Kings are a salient example of this. The surface level gag, of course, is that they're a militant gang of Elvis impersonators, having adopted the aesthetic after their leader mistook a training facility for Elvis impersonators as some kind of religious site. Stock Future-imperfect stuff, oh-those-silly-wastelanders, elevating our pop-culture to the level of organizing-societal-principle.

Until, of course, you take into account the (singular) King's actual project- the fact that his gang is the defacto governing body of Freeside, the accompanying fact that he's got his anarchist predilections and thus would like to maintain that governing position without having to constantly kick people around to get them to listen. And here you've come across a guy from before the war who was apparently so incredibly charismatic that people came from all over the country to see him, so charismatic that they built an entire school to train people how to imitate his mannerisms. No shit they're gonna check if there's any gas left in that can! There might be some real practical power on the table if they can walk that walk! Even if the quick-and-dirty pitch for the gang is "Elvis Cult," there isn't really a spiritual component, they aren't morons who're mistaking this guy for a literal god, they just recognize that there might be some unreclaimed social capital here for them to tap into. And there absolutely is, in-universe and out- have you ever encountered a Fallout fan who didn't love The Kings?

Compare this, by the way, with the Three Families, who aren't in a situation where they're scrambling for a symbol they can rally populist support around. These guys are on top of the world. They aren't doing a bit because they're pursuing the social power that bit would provide them- there ultimately is some, but that's not why they started doing it and it isn't strictly something that they needed to do, given their combined force of arms. They're doing their respective bits because the guy with the robot army told them to. They're theme-park employees, working to brute-force back into existence the halcyon youth of a guy who can't even go outside to enjoy it.

[emotional-fox]

therian playlists ♬

now playing: fox

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dirty paws, of monsters and men

fox on the run, sweet

soldier, poet, king, the oh hellos

like the dawn, the oh hellos

crystals, of monsters and men

furr, blitzen trapper

country roads, john denver

rhiannon, fleetwood mac

bare trees, fleetwood mac

back in my body, maggie rogers

i of the storm, of monsters and men

the warming moon, rogue valley

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now playing: wolf

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running with the wolves, aurora

wolves without teeth, of monsters and men

furr, blitzen trapper

she-wolf, shakira

dirty paws, of monsters and men

wild mountain honey, steve miller band

eyes wide open, gotye

brother wolf, sister moon, the cult

landslide, fleetwood mac

the chain, fleetwood mac

wolves, bon iver

alaska, maggie rogers

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now playing: rabbit

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roger rabbit, sleeping with sirens

rabbit hole, aviva

peach, the front bottoms

prey, the neighborhood

pumped up kicks, foster the people

bunny, bunny, bunny, the golden orchestra

rabbit heart (raise it up), florence and the machine

it will come back, hozier

sunlight, hozier

your rabbit feet, wild nothing

you fill up my senses, john denver

like the dawn, the oh hellos

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now playing: lion

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king and lionheart, of monsters and men

truth to power, onerepublic

little lion man, mumford and sons

fearless, night watch

and i miss you, sade

love song for a prairie fire, jayber crow

lion’s teeth, the mountain goats

onions, the mountain goats

a pillow of wings, pink floyd

i know the end, phoebe bridgers

this river is wild, the killers

lioness, songs: ohia

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now playing: hawk

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the eagle and the hawk, john denver

talons, bloc party

birds of the high arctic, david gray

seven nation army, the white stripes

fly with me, the jonas brothers

hunter, galantis

never coming home (song for the guilty), in live the dream

halcyon, the paper kites

featherstone, the paper kites

birds, imagine dragons

heft, japanese breakfast

plum, troye sivan

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now playing: squirrel

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no roots, alice merton

prey, the neighborhood

dirt, bryan lanning

rivers and roads, the head and the heart

old pine, ben howard

ends of the earth, lord huron

woodland, the paper kites

savior complex, phoebe bridgers

melancholyism, super whatvr

red squirrel, stackridge

sofia, clairo

furr, blitzen trapper

little acorns, the white stripes

[alespov]

Preach til the morning light.- A.Wesker 18+

Tw: Content: No mention of religion, he's really just posing as a priest. Umbrella is cult-like. Swearing, smut to come in later chapters. age gap, creepy creature… anything else lmk loves

a/n : this is going to be a dark fic! I don’t condone this in real life! Feedback is appreciated, requests are open! (If the text is to small, don’t hesitate to ask for bigger text :) )

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As autumn leaves shifted their hues, a growing eagerness to depart from your stagnant hometown emerged. You and your mother were about to embark on a fresh chapter in Raccoon City, reuniting with family and liberating yourselves from the stresses of your former existence.

Upon setting foot inside your new residence, a surge of thrill washed over you. The charming essence of the house embraced you as you ascended the staircase towards your bedroom. Bathed in gentle sunlight filtering through the windows, it epitomized the idyllic sanctuary you had always imagined. Eagerly, you began to unpack and create a space that was truly yours. You occupied the bright upstairs bedroom while your mother chose the one on the ground floor.

Each possession that emerged from the moving boxes contributed to crafting a snug refuge for your soul. Beloved novels found their home on shelves, cherished photographs were displayed as reminders of fonder times, and nostalgia blossomed while recalling halcyon days when life was uncomplicated.

"Honey!" your mother's tender voice permeated through the air, urging you to reluctantly set aside your book. You hesitantly rose from the soft embrace of your bed and navigated the stairs to locate the living room. There, amidst flickering light from the television screen, your mom lounged comfortably on the sofa, leisurely absorbed in her show.

Upon turning off the television, a deafening silence filled the room, amplifying her burgeoning sense of unease. Her eyes, brimming with anxiety, locked onto yours as she inquired, "Have you noticed the alarming number of people vanishing lately?" Her voice trembled with palpable concern, and understandably so - such occurrences belonged to the world of fiction, not reality.

"Before I forget, I have a little something for you," she mentioned with hope as she made her way to her bedroom. She reemerged holding a dark green gift bag. "I'm always worried about you being out late, so I just wanted to help ensure your safety." Her laughter was strained and nervous; she was visibly unsettled. Handing over the bag, she embraced your appreciative hug. "Thanks, Mom. I truly appreciate it. But please don't stress about me," you told her gently while giving her shoulder a reassuring squeeze. She offered a bittersweet smile and responded, "I know, but after losing your sister and your dad... I can't help it." Tears streamed down her cheeks; your heart weighed heavy with guilt. Dabbing at her eyes, she motioned towards the bag.

As you delicately unwrapped the tissue-covered parcel, anticipation surged through you; her eyes danced with excitement. "Go on, open it already," she urged playfully; her infectious laughter warmed the room.

A soft gasp escaped your lips as a self-defense keychain was unveiled alongside a coordinating student ID holder. Both were adorned in your most treasured color - one that deeply resonated within your soul and intertwined with the present moment.

"Wow Mom, this is amazing! I love it - thank you so much," you expressed gratefully. After nodding in acknowledgement and exchanging smiles, you both went on to enjoy the rest of the evening separately. Clutching your bag and new keychain, you ventured out the door to make your way to work.

You genuinely enjoyed your job, and your colleagues were pleasant, with the exception of Victoria. Even though you had minimal interaction with her, she would deliberately make your life miserable for no obvious reason – from splashing water on you to knocking over books and taking unplanned days off. You were greatly irritated by her behavior, but there was nothing you could do about it. Victoria was quite popular and well-known.

Fortunately, she had called off today which turned out to be a hidden blessing. However, that also meant you had the responsibility of closing the library all by yourself. There weren't many people around today, so your workload was relatively light.

As evening approached and the sun vanished beneath the horizon, the library doors slowly shut. With the keys securely in your possession, a satisfying click echoed through the desolate streets, signaling the arrival of a peaceful nighttime ambiance. With the day's hustle and bustle finally over, you eagerly anticipated the warmth and relaxation waiting for you at home.

Quietly approaching your car, your fingertips gently traced the cold metal of the door handle. A serene atmosphere embraced the crisp night air, and all you wanted was to head home. However, something felt amiss, and you could sense it in the atmosphere. As you unlocked the door and reached to open it, suddenly someone grabbed your arm. Terrified, you glanced up and saw what used to be a man. His chin looked like it was half-separated from his face, with his skin slowly peeling away. Struggling to breathe amid choking on saliva emitted an even more unsettling aura.

you felt the whirlwind of emotions, the terror and vulnerability overwhelming you like a tidal wave. Your heart raced as if it were trying to outrun your tormentor, while the deafening sounds of the city seemed to mock your desperation. At that moment, the collision with the stranger felt like another attack, only adding to the chaos that had consumed you. You let out a piercing scream, causing the man to cover his ears and fall to the ground. Seizing the opportunity, you ran, dropping your belongings in the process. As you collided with another person, your fear escalated, making you sob uncontrollably.

"NO... let me go!" You continued to hit before you heard a soothing voice. Just as the stranger began to feel the full force of your distress, a surge of empathy erupted from within. They quickly wrapped their arms around you.

"Please, dear, calm down. You're safe with us, especially with me." You felt lightheaded, and soon you were struggling to keep your eyes open.

- sorry for the cliffhanger babes <\3

[dariusult]

FFXIV Write Day 6- Halcyon

-The following is a transcript of an address made to the Garlean IXth Legion by its Legatus: one Vectis van Coronus, following the legion's suspension from its deployment to Othard after the now infamous Yanxia Bay incident wherein Vectis van Coronus earned the title "The Butcher of Yanxia Bay". The recording of this address was retrieved from the wreckage of the IXth Legion flagship following its destruction in Corvos.

"As I gaze out across the brave sons and daughters of the Ninth Legion, I cannot help but feel a great swell of pride in my breast. You who remained faithful to your oaths. You who would neither shrink away from nor balk at your duty. You who can see the shining future for which we strive, and you who dare to walk the thorny path towards that future. To you, I extend my sincerest congratulations.

You have proven yourselves to be soldiers of genuine character. Sons and Daughters of Garlemald true. In culling from our number those of weak resolve we have once again returned the Ninth Legion to its rightful place as a place fit only for those walking the path of true rigor.

Consider not on the judgments of those content to languish, fat and contented, in the capital. Accept not the hollow camaraderie of those pining for faded glory, steeped in their insipid nostalgia. Heed not the spineless criticisms of the Populares, reveling in their weakness and extolling their wretched cowardice as virtue. The bureaucrat, the traditionalist, and the pacifist—parasites, all.

We who walk the true path do not see war as a means to an end as the bureaucrats and traditionalists do. We understand that war is both the means AND the end. Those who seek to reclaim what we once had fail to learn from the mistakes of the past, and those who seek to be contented with what we have now are no better than livestock. War is the purest expression of a people's strength, the truest test of their value and the surest way to cull that which is superfluous. As the craftsman continually hones his craft, so too must a people continually hone themselves in that great crucible of war. To cease this process of continual improvement is to invite stagnation, irrelevance, and death.

History has shown us this with what befell Allag. A great empire fallen not to foes without, but the rot of greed and indolence that hollowed their nation out from within. Garlemald has long sought to emulate once-great Allag, but the Allagan legacy is one of failure. We will not repeat Allag's mistakes, even if our countrymen are content to strive no higher than what has come before, we of the Ninth Legion will never cease our march towards our glorious future, greater than that of any peoples seen before on this star, enduring until the end of all things!

And make no mistake, my friends the end IS coming. When it comes, the Ninth Legion shall rise to answer it! For that great war is what we are preparing for. That great final war that has been prophesied since time immemorial... The war that shall scorch the earth, rend the skies, and boil the seas. Doubt not that it is coming, for it WILL come; and we who have honed our craft with diligence shall reap our just reward: victory and glory everlasting. Omnes Legioni!"

-I find it interesting that some account of the Final Days appears to have survived since antiquity, morphing into this tale of the 'final war' that Vectis was so obsessed with. Further accounts of the IXth Legion, known colloquially by their peers as a 'war cult', seem to indicate that Vectis' obsession began before his rise to legatus. It may be worth searching any archived resources in Noumenon for mention of this 'final war', though research on the Echo as well as notes from the Scions of the Seventh dawn suggest that there may be some sort of shared traumatic memory re: the final days. Further research may be required in these fields. -Archon Deki Lihzeh

[dykeishheart]

Something elden ring really really gets is the oversaturation of cults there are during periods of imperial decay. Something elden ring really really does NOT get is that in absolutely zero real cults are the things they worshipping actually that cool.

Like, the confederacy fragmented and a billion cults popped out of the woodwork in the American south to try and grab at the conception of lost glory, for one example. That glory was always ephemeral, it was never a real thing. The confederacy was never actually the mythic conception that lots of modern racists tout nowadays, or back then. In its time, the confederate states were a power grab backed by money and racism and landed gentry to essentially usurp the democracy because it was no longer convenient. The cults that propped up after the confederacy fell see it as a lost eden, a halcyonic era of freedom and democracy and virtue lost to the schemes of the union.

In elden ring, just about every cult is like actually doing cool shit. The dragon cult is there worshipping real dragons based on real events with resounding clarity of purpose. The cult of the serpent in Volcano Manor is worshipping a real serpent that's doing ostensibly exactly as it promises. The blood cult is preparing for a new blood dynasty that Mohg is actually for real building in the present tense during the game, he's not just a conman grifter like most actual cult leaders. The flame guardians are there worshipping actual real fire that really does exist and was actually wielded by fire giants that are physically present in game, this isn't like Akashic record leyline crystal shit.

On the one hand it's really cool, but on the other hand it really misses what makes cults compelling. Because to me, cults are fascinating mostly in that they represent a tangible idea that you can piece together logically but that is not built in reality. Cults are fascinating because they're the root logicality of human thought given a nonsensical shape, but the path from motive to action is still traceable.

[dragonofeternal]

The changes to Livio and Wolfwood's time at Hopeland and Livio's reasons for joining the Eye of Michael (as they have presented to us thus far) really do give us a very different backstory for Livio, huh?

Like. I think there's a really, really big difference between "preteen/early teen Livio who secretly leaves in shame after doing something horrible he can't remember doing and joins the EoM after living on the streets for a while" and "kid Livio joining up because he wants to catch up with Wolfwood." It also sort of inverts their order of joining, of who is seeking whom, in a way that I think changes the dynamic between the two of them? TriStamp Livio wants to catch up with Wolfwood. TriMax Livio was already there in the EoM by the time Wolfwood joined, and when we meet him in canon he is struggling to understand why his friend is suddenly acting like an idiot and trying to leave the cult super cool assassin organization where everything is definitely fine!

I'm not mad, but I am interested to see where Orange goes with Livio's characterization from this point forward because they've put him in a fairly different starting point. Are we going to get a subtle reframing of events like we got with some of the stuff with Vash and Knives? Are they just gonna axe the scenes with Livio and Jasmine (and the puppy RIP) at Hopeland? (I hope not and doubt it, but I'm also not sure where they could fit it into the narrative they've shown us so far of Wolfwood and Livio's halcyon days at Hopeland.)

*rattles bars* I need to knooooow

[mantrabay]

Far Beyond Hereafter 5

Lambent Shroud when not spinning joke shop rhymes, chatting with his shadow might suddenly burst into paroxysms of disdain.

Despite the cerebral nature of this undertaking each member of this esoteric business cult had their finger firmly on the economic pulse, the till.

“I keep checking my apps as asked though I leave the cash flow in reality to Amber.”

Hazy plume, who had the unenviable task of being the all-seeing-eye supervisor, and to keep the ideas surfacing from drifting into vermillion clouds.

“That’s good. Mightn’t be such a bad idea if we made a few spot checks on our hubs.”

Albert, alias Rainbow chimed.

Creativity was this seamless mesh.

But with all the paraphernalia at each desk perhaps sight was being lost of the original concept.

Maybe this might explain the present fractious undercurrent, stilted atmosphere that appeared to dwell within this epicentre.

“YAWN YAWN YAWNS.

WE USED TO DREAM MINT LAWNS.”

A vocal scat from Lambent or the uncanny “Shadow.”

Now and then at any rate.

“Muffled squeaks, awh, so sad,

yikes, bah, too bad.”

The rub, the nub, the hub.

Sometimes the puns were flaccid where they once had flare.

After 5 years the wide-eyed optimism of wanting to bring the green utopia to the steel and concrete jungle of modern city life had somehow peaked, or maybe approaching it.

This wasn’t always obvious, however.

“THUNDER AND LIGHTNING.

HOLY SQUAWKING CROWS.”

Halcyon Xandu.

“I just got a text from one of our hubs. One of the hub computers crashed and there was even some steam generated.

Volume of loud noises reported but calm was restored.”

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[fuckitwebhaal]

(for halcyon and morningstar if youre up for it) Generall 8+11, Story 7+11, Romance 7

Morningstar/Bedivere

General 8: What do they say when the Player Character asks them to stay in camp?  How about when the Player Character asks them to come adventuring again?

[“I need you to stay behind.”] “Are you certain? Are you well?”

[“I’m fine. Just need you to stay in camp.”] “Oh. I see. In that case…I suppose I shall pray for your venture, then, seeing as I am not there to guide you.”

[“Let’s head out. Join me.”] “Ah! Lathander’s light heralds your steps once again.”

General 11: Are there any moments in the game that trigger unique dialogue for your character? (Like Gale’s anecdote about the barfight after you save the goblin prisoner)

He has special commentary after encountering the Cursed Monk in the Grymforge! If I recall correctly, it’s a Lathanderian amulet? And he’s a nerd and will give you some fun lore about the Lathanderian faith. 

Story-Specific 7: What can they be found doing at the tiefling/goblin party?

Ghg. In his canon with @new-austin’s Gabriel as the Durge, he is JEALOUSLY watching Gabriel and Zevlor flirt… and spends the night drinking with Karlach and Wyll. In his solo canon however he is standing with Wyll trying to reassure him about his new appearance. If the PC approaches Wyll, he’ll excuse himself ;)

Story-Specific 11: What do they say if the PC tries to force them to go up on stage with Dribbles the Clown?

“If it will make you happy…” (Romanced or High Approval)

Romance 7: What questions can Zethino ask the PC about Tav in the Love Test?

I think there’s 3? And i’m not giving the answers btw i don’t want Austin to cheat. 

“When does the Morningstar rise?” / “What is the Morningstar’s true name?” / “What is the Morningstar’s greatest test of faith?”

Halcyon

General 8: What do they say when the Player Character asks them to stay in camp?  How about when the Player Character asks them to come adventuring again?

[“Stay at camp for a spell.”] “What, like you can get by without me?”

[“Exactly like that.”] “Fine, bleed out. See if I care.”

[“I need you to tag along.”] “Aw, did you miss me?”

General 11: Are there any moments in the game that trigger unique dialogue for your character? (Like Gale’s anecdote about the barfight after you save the goblin prisoner)

He has specific dialogue that will crop up after finding the Cult of Boo-al in the Underdark… jokes that something about the place seems fishy but familiar. He has a lot to say during Act 2, I think, especially around the cemetery and around Moonrise towers. He expresses some panicked familiarity after meeting Ketheric Thorm but admits he can’t remember.

Story-Specific 7: What can they be found doing at the tiefling/goblin party?

I joked with @amatres that he would be doing an autopsy on a goblin but that seems rather dark; given the fact I found out that Komira will go after Kagha for Arabella’s death at the party, I will say that he is watching that and goading it on. He’s a little drunk.

Story-Specific 11: What do they say if the PC tries to force them to go up on stage with Dribbles the Clown?

“If you value your life, you will reconsider. Quickly.”

Romance 7: What questions can Zethino ask the PC about Tav in the Love Test?

AGH!!! This one is always so tough for me lmao. This guy doesn’t remember enough to be asked anything I think 😔ALTHOUGH IF ITS ORIN. LMAO. she is sooo asking bullying questions. “What’s halcyon’s favorite memory” “what’s his most common hallucination” “is halcyon ever sorry for slaughtering all those people” IT COULD BE SOO FUNNY

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[obsolescent]

20, 32!

Get to know your fic writer list (sorry I forgot to link it before)

20. Have you noticed any patterns in your fics? Words/ expressions that appear a lot, themes, common settings, etc?

Yeah, mostly religious imagery like I use the word glory and rapture a lot, big user of God and Lord, too lol

32. Name three of your favorite fanfic writers.

Gotta be @emilzke, @neondogs, and @roseglazedlens BUT I have to add one more and say that @halcyone-of-the-sea has made my favorite series on here, Cult of Vagabonds!!! Love the way you write and how you portray Gaz ♡

[nothingtobed0ne]

Nothing To Be Done on “Indie sleaze”

Skins. Alexa Chung. Side Swept Fringes?

Mid-late noughties indie seems to be slowly but surely re-entering it’s way into the consciousness of clued up teens dissatisfied with the current indie offerings and former hipsters who want to relive the days of American Apparel disco shorts and Nylon Magazine. Ground One of this resurgence can only be traced to the instagram account @indiesleaze documenting some of the most iconic looks and performances of the era for its cult-like following of fans.

In the past couple of years there is a lot of evidence to suggest that the halcyon days of 2000s indie will experience a revival. Perhaps the most obvious indication being the early 2000s coming back into fashion with major revival of the main y2k girlies Paris, Britney and Lindsay, Bella Hadid bringing back low rise jeans and Depop being flooded with (albeit overpriced) 2000s clothing. However this side of the 2000s has been reproduced over and over by fast fashion brands and influencers to the point where it’s no longer fresh and exciting anymore, which is where ‘Indie Sleaze’ comes in. The last two or so years have seen Ladytron, Crystal Castles and Le Tigre - all staples of the 2000s Indie Party scene - go viral on Tik Tok and Julia Fox’s eyeliner and recent supreme shoot with Harmony Korrine recall the digital photography and the overall slightly chaotic feel of the era.

The last few months have seen the rise of @TinyJewishGirl on tik tok, whose near-infamous style (although very different from 2000s indie) definitely is an indicator of individual style, experimentation and most of all FUN coming back into style. Euphoria newbie Chloe Cherry with her striking doll-like appearance, amazing style and colourful makeup is definitely a good sign for the future of fashion (see her instagram and coachella looks). Obviously, music is the most important thing when it comes to talking about indie and the most persuasive argument to suggest a more party orientated take on indie is on the horizon is the up-and-coming Wet Leg, the ‘skinny’ post punk inspired guitar is similar to that of the iconic Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the witty, funny, often absolutely filthy lyrics definitely are a welcomed change from the era of the ‘Sad Girl’ dominated Indie of the 2010s (I do love Lana and Mitski and so on but something more light hearted wouldn’t go amiss). Other recent releases by already established artists such as Yung Lean’s ‘Starpower’ and ‘Crest’ by Bladee and Ecco2k are clever, feel good and danceable with a distinct and youthful aesthetic that will hopefully set the tone for the rest of the decade.

Personally, as a clued up teen, I feel very welcoming towards this predicted shift in the current culture. I long for indie music that I can dance to and for alternative style to be less polished and pre-prescribed. I think that part of the reason for ‘indie sleaze’ seems to be resonating with young people again is a dissatisfaction with the very polished and perfect instagram feeds of the 2010s. Another major factor is the pandemic. Obviously Covid has prevented many teenagers of the parties and recklessness that is often associated with youth, and as restrictions start to loosen people just want to have great parties and have a good laugh without having to worry about perfect makeup or outfits.

[the-laridian]

2023 Writing Wrap-Up

Current count for 2023: 72 different works, plus 27 Fannish 50 posts, for 99 total. About half the Fannish 50 posts are fics already listed. (and then I see farther down "several prompt fills" listed as 1 item, so, more than 100, let's just say 100+)

Many works would be considered multi-chapter, some are one-shots. Many are exploring an idea without worrying about publishing them, just seeing where it goes. 

(For an extra fun game, ask me about a specific one! I am aware that I use initials a LOT in here. I know this will make it hell for me in a year or two)

Under the cut because listing 72 different items, broken out by type/genre, is a long post. And I'm not even breaking out the Fannish 50 posts.

Original works set in the 3E universe: 3E is an alternate 20th century history with a much longer World War II. All 3E works are cowritten with @porkwithbones.

Wortbuch

BDVV

H&M

POW

Matwin

Plague Year

SFW original works:

Warwilf (Nanowrimo 2023 project) (with @porkwithbones)

Fannish50/Meta posts

Fallout TTRPG

52 separate Fannish50 posts on a wide range of fannish topics, mostly Monkey Island and Fallout (posted to Dreamwidth and Pillowfort)

NSFW original works:

River series

Tangled Threads revisit (with (porkwithbones)

Spaceman (with @the-lastcall) 

IGB (with @the-lastcall) 

AltC (with @the-lastcall) 

Fallout New Vegas:

GFB prompt fills (several)

Postcards from New Vegas, cowritten with @theartofblossoming (probably to be published on AO3 in 2024)

On Opposite Sides (Posted to AO3)

Red Flags (AO3)

The Best of a Bad Situation (AO3)

Fallout New Vegas AUs (SFW and NSFW):

Legion ACG (with @porkwithbones)

Courier/Benny

Enclave AU (with @the-lastcall) 

Swank/Arcade

Vulpes stuff

Arcaleb 1 (with @the-lastcall) 

Arcaleb 2 (with @the-lastcall) 

Courier/Vulpes

Stolen Heir (with @the-lastcall) 

Legion ASC (with @the-lastcall) 

University AU (with @the-lastcall) 

Polycule

NCR/Legion

The Outer Worlds:

Halcyon genemodding 

Repro storyline

Alternate love interests

Old Age prompt

Rowan transfusion

Rowan even worse timeline

postgame Bad Trip stuff

Threescore and Ten (AO3)

Discussion by Ringlight (AO3)

The Outer Worlds AUs (SFW and NSFW):

Werewolf

Cosmic Horror

What If (Rowan and Will are Siblings - cowritten with @the-lastcall)

Max/Conrad

Conrad/Silus

Fallbrook AU (with @the-lastcall)

Get Your Neat Freak On (AO3)

1960s Project and Spinoffs:

Prequel: alone

Farm AU (with @the-lastcall)

prompt: gay cousin

Taylor 1 (with @the-lastcall) 

Taylor 2 (with @the-lastcall) 

Fallout 76 (SFW and NSFW) canon and AUs:

BB&BC

Willow - makeover (AO3)

Disaster Danes (with @the-lastcall) 

Max/Danilo

Death Willows (with @the-lastcall) 

Modus gets a body

Art Therapy

The Accidental Raider/It Could Be Worse (AO3)

The Accidental Raider/We Might Need an Intervention (AO3)

The Accidental Raider 2

Brother Stevie

Murder Shack

Mothman cult stuff

BOS stuff

Raider AU (with @the-lastcall) 

Snow Day (AO3)

Tunnel of Love (AO3)

Monkey Island:

FAFO

random MI stuff

Artisent Chronicles

QPR

[ddelline]

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✖ 2024 fic list (wips & finished) ✖

mha

✖ wip → halcyon (and on and on) 5/5 bkdk | rated e | pro hero au; getting together → a wound gives off its own light 2/2 bkdk | rated t | post-war; ch425-compliant; getting together ✖ tba → title tba 1/14 multi | multi | 14 prompt fills for #14daysofMHA; tags tba

jjk

✖ fin → hyperborea 1/1 nobamaki | rated m | post-canon; getting together; trauma & healing ✖ wip → attack, decay, sustain, release 11/? goyuu | rated m | canon divergence → circulus vitiosus (salva mea) 2/3 goyuu | rated m | time loop au ✖ tba → when you dig up god’s little acre 1/1 itafushi | rated m | post-war; getting together → a breath stillborn 1/1 satosugu | rated m | canon divergence → every year (is the year the world ends) 1/1 itafushisaki (gen) | rated m | post-canon; trauma & healing

bleach

✖ fin → sueño (series) | grimmichi | post-war; getting together; trauma & healing; est relationship; slice of life; humor despierta 5/5 | espera 1/1 | valentía 1/1 ✖ wip → aventajar 2/8 grimmichi | rated m | yakuza/law enforcement au; enemies to lovers → the king of all birds 6/? gen | rated m | slice of life; vizards-centric; character study

blue lock

✖ tba → sequence of calamities (series) | kunigiri | pro footballer au; chigiri-centric; kunigami-centric; getting together 666 (with a princess streak) 1/1 | von dutch (cult classic) 1/1 → querencia kunigiri | rated e | pro footballer au; canon divergence; aged up characters; getting together; slow burn

sakadays

✖ wip → bog-bodied 2/3 sakanagurion | rated m | character/relationship study; pre-canon

✖ tba → saltwater rain 1/1 sakanagurion | rated m | relationship study; pre-canon

[todayisawthewhxlewxrld]

*crawls out of a literal cesspit of late assignments, college struggle, and job stuff*

heyyy…how ya doing?? what’s up 😅😅 it’s been…a HOT minute since we’ve chatted but i come baring gifts!! A new OC‼️‼️

Meredith Harrison:

* Second Youngest Adoptee: (10 years younger than Dick, 5 years younger than Jason, 2 years younger than Tim, 5 years older than Damian)

* Sensitive one in the family — emotionally aware but very soft

* Street orphan along with Jason in Crime Alley/Park Row

* Kidnapped by cultists her deceased parents were a part of at age 5 as a sacrifice for unknown deity to bring her back to life and create a “new world”

- Subsequently kills them all with an outward explosion of her Essence

- Essence: intuitive magic that intensifies the natural human instinct with emphasis on the most used sense (ie. sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste, etc.)

- Is found by Jason and taken out of the warehouse and cleaned of the blood covering her form

* Adopted with Jason by Bruce Wayne after getting caught as lookout for him while he stole the Batmobile’s tires 3 years later

* Starts vigilante training at age 12 after Jason’s death and Tim’s introduction to the family

* Hero Alias: Halcyon (as a reminder of what she strives for herself and her family — peace and happiness)

* Mostly does hand to hand combat with the aid of her enhanced senses

* Kidnapped via summoning by main branch of cultists at 17

- Stranded in cult base for three months learning about their MO and its connection to a string of missing children’s cases

- Finds out she is a reborn vessel of an extinct minor goddess who will take over both her mind and body once her magical seal is removed

- Manages to be located and rescued by the JLD + Batman just as the seal near fully cracked, giving her more access to her powers

- Is currently going through an extremely slowed metamorphosis to her final form as a true vessel

* Currently 18 years old

* 2000s soft girl aesthetic

* Recent Graduate of Gotham Academy

Anyway that is all I bare today!! See you when my brain truly feels alive again. BYEBYEBYEBYE!!!!!

— 🐋 anon

OMG YASSSS HELLOOOO ITS BEEN SO LONG SO YOUVE COME N TALKED ABOUT UR OCS LOL I MISSED THEM YAYAYAY

[euphoniouspandemonium]

hey bestie!!! graffiti, film and The Scream for roche limit for that writing ask :]

Hii Cate !! Thanks for the ask :]

Graffiti: Have you ever had to research something that felt illicit or illegal for a fic? What was it?

Stab wounds, gunshot wounds, types of guns, strychnine poisoning, poisons in general, how long it takes for a body to decompose underwater (I forgot but I do remember there's a difference between cold waters and tropical waters (it's faster in tropical waters iirc. Hotter and more creatures). Rn I'm tempted to look up what human meat tastes like. Also I haven't really gotten into the research I need for Roche Limit because I'm lazy and have written only a tiny bit of it BUT. Well I have to research cults and drug dealing and such. So. Yeahhhhh.

Film: Which one of your fics do you think would work best if turned into a movie? Who would direct it?

Uhm. I have many little stories in the Roche Limit universe which would work gloriously as films or even shows — specifically my WIPs with Abby (major side character in RL) and specifically all his catastrophic relationships. I also think Roche Limit itself would be an awesome movie but only if all the filming locations are weird liminal spaces + there's little animated bits like scribbles over people's faces and little eyes in certain places + all shots work with a similar colour palette (red, cobalt blue, turquoise, yellow) + as much practical effects as possible. All of that to convey the fact that Halcyon is dissociating and going slightly insane. I don't know about directors though. Maybe Michel Gondry, who directed Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.

The Scream: are there any moments in this work that you think could scare a reader? Are there any moments where the characters themselves are profoundly scared?

I don't think I'm capable of writing anything that would scare a reader, rip, but there are many scenes where the characters are full of fear in Roche Limit :) teehee.