#Defenders of Wildlife Blog

[maleyanderecafe]

Eyooo! Long time no ask ( `~`) been extremely busy these months, sooo any recommendations on blogs that write yandere content? Like with no especific character, just a yandere x reader? Also dunno if he's a yandere or not but Dys from I was a teenager exocolonist [spoiler]

is obsessive towards the mc on the ending where they are together, but what I don't like so much about him is that he's obsessed with the planet too lmao, dunno if there's an ending where he stays with the mc all his life

Sorry for like.. the extremely long time it took to answer this one. I think since I first saw this ask, a bunch of things regarding yandere x reader has changed, but I will try to give some recommendations.

@heartfullofleeches usually has very interesting and unorthodox yanderes and darlings, some of which are ocs and some are not

@sublimetragedychopshop doesn't have yandere x reader per say but does have some fun yandere concepts.

@godnectar has some good yandere x reader concepts of various types like vampires, jocks and twins

@mysticmellowlove has some ideas that I really like, most of them being sub yanderes, my favorite

@hana-no-seiiki - has a mix of fanon and oc style yanderes. They also have pretty good art from what I remember.

@suiana - has tons and I mean tons of yandere reader style concepts. I think out of all of these this is probably the one closest to what you're asking about.

@running-with-kn1ves sometimes has some yandere x reader ones that are not from fandoms, but you'll have to dig through and see.

@goldienectar - also has some good ones.

The unfortunate thing about yandere writers is that a lot of them end up coming and going over the years. You can also look through my #yandere ideas tag for something similar.

Moving onto the next part... this is gonna be kind of long.

I was a Teenage Exocolonist is really fun, and it's a really well crafted game. I played it a lot, but ultimately while I was upgrading my computer I lost my saves for it, so I didn't want to redo everything, so I just left it alone for a while. Still, I think while Dys has traits of a yandere in certain endings, he ultimately is not as a whole. I would say maybe one or two of the endings make him a yandere and one of them is very, very iffy. I will admit though, I didn't get to finish everything about his route (or the others), so I might have some of this information incorrect.

To summarize what I was a Teenage Exocolonist is about, as the name suggests, it's about the life of Sol as a exocolonist. The game play is very much a card style game where you manage a deck based off of the skills and memory/events that Sol has throughout their life. It's very sim like so you can romance most of the characters your age, starting from when you're around 5 years old to around 18 years old. You gain skills depending on tasks that you do, buy items, gain relationships with other characters, etc.

The general story is that Sol is brought to a new planet along with a bunch of other families to build a life there. As the story goes on, they learn about what they have to do to learn about the planet, from science to nurturing, to learning about the wildlife there to adventuring. However, after a while, it becomes very clear that there is something else on the planet, something that doesn't want them there. They have to defend against aliens, a lot of which often costs some character's lives, along with various diseases and famine can cause many characters, including Sol's parents, to perish if you don't have the right stats. At some point, there is a raid that is so devastating that it ends up destroying most of the colony. From then on, there is a new group of people in power, along with various other characters that you can interact with and date. Depending on the route you go, you might end up meeting a being named Sym, one of the aliens on the planet. He seems to be incredibly interested in the humans here and is in contact with the species that seems to be attacking the colony. Depending on your choices, you can end up befriending him and saving the colony, or even end up becoming the planet yourself. It seems that Sol is kind of in a time loop, always going back to the beginning and remembering things from previous playthroughs, making certain events easier or otherwise bypassing them entirely.

Dys himself is pretty interesting. He has a rather sad childhood, with his mother committing suicide at a young age, causing him and his twin sister Tangent to becoming distant from each other. As a kid, he is very morose and doesn't really fit in with the other kids, even getting bullied a lot by them. He knows he doesn't belong to the colony and constantly strives to learn more about the planet, sneaking out with him to explore. It's no surprise that as he grows up, he distances himself from most of the other colony members and prefers going out and exploring, learning about the planet and feeling alive when he does. He can have a very cute relationship with Sol, with him believing that they are the only one who he feels truly understands him. Dys eventually does meet Sym, growing a great fascination and attraction to him and if the two of you are not in a relationship (or have otherwise broken up) he will end up with Sym most of the time. Sol, Dys and Sym can also have a polyamorous relationship with each other.

For Dys, there is always an scene where he attempts to bomb part of the colony. Tired of them being there, believing that they are causing a lot of problem for the planet, he tries to destroy it. Sol can agree to this and the two of them can end up destroying the colony and running away together. He becomes rather clingy as a result. I think in other endings he is generally a bit clingy considering that he doesn't really have anyone else to talk to.

The other ending is if Sol decides to become part of the planet. Dys will also do so the same, and when the two are sort of merged, they have a wonderful time together being one with everything. The game describes Dys and Sol in this form as "being an extension of each other" as they can be anything they wish on the planet, and are sort of, in a way, each other.

Dys in himself isn't really much of a yandere, even when you do romance him. While it is true, that he does exhibit yandere traits (being clingy, for instance), it's more because of the fact that he is pretty isolated from the other characters in the game, wanting to explore rather than be with anyone in the colony. I think the closest to yandere is when the two of you agree to bomb the colony and run away together. The planet ending with Sym is kind of strange, since it does have the traits of being together forever, but it is more of the idea of being one with everything, rather with just the two of them forever.

Still despite that, I really do like all of the characters in this game. It is genuinely so interesting seeing how they develop in the game and how you interact with them, going into some pretty deep and dark topics as well, along with some more fun memories. I think my favorite characters besides Dys are Cal and Nomi-Nomi and I kind of wish I had done a route with Nomi-Nomi because I love them so much. Maybe in a future run. It really is a beautiful game.

[glaciescustodia]

Abyssal War Involvement. (Paimon HC)

Note: this is thread related and thereby Canon to this blog even if the thread is on the pause at the moment.

General gist.

Would 100% recommend reading over the thread i have on hold on with lady-haborym to get a grasp of how official her presence in the in-game War had been rather than staying on the wayside, helpless and simply leaving all the bulk to Lumine/Aether.

Well them and anyone else who gave their all.

Vouching.

Paimon may not have spoken herself to any of the Tribe Chiefs on mutual ground but her existence and overall presence as a independent individual has become that of acknowledgement. As it stands, Wayna was the first to vouch for her, leading the pixie in having a temporary seat at the war table.

If not for her fighting prowess at current, then for her loyalty to the Traveler (whichever twin).

She may not have outstanding deeds to speak of but it never deterred her from wanting to do all she can without any sort of recognition, atleast not on official capacity.

Validated proposal.

One of the biggest suggestion Paimon brought to the table, was maybe on the risky side but it came with an advantage. Much to the arguments over such a move to pull off; blowing off bridges that surrounded the Stadium was the proposal set down.

Risky as it was, removing blind spots and leaving ennemies (those with no aerial mobility), to congregrate in one spot, (the main road), potentially removed blindspots and ambushes, regardless of the opening portals, if to defend the Archon and those sheltered at the Arena after rescue operations.

However, since it was her idea to begin with, Paimon gladly helped in regard to the reconstruction of the bridges post the Abyssal War the people faced.

Involvement itself.

If to cover more ground, if to do more than simply watching like she has once before, there was no time to sit back and leave everything to Lumine (essentially the twin i default to).

Therefore, they split up during that time, if to increase chances in saving Natlanians, all those that were at reach, this include the general wildlife and the Saurians, & not to forget the Fatui under Capitano's command.

She may have been given a temporary spot at the Table but she, nonetheless, fully intended to be on the field of battle. After all, words that time and time again, came up, became ingrained in Paimon herself.

No one fights alone.

The Scions becoming targeted because of their courier role as seen in-game, became a breaking point, leaving Paimon to set sight of this Tribe's location, if to eradicate the swarm of monsters on their homeground and rescue anyone that barricaded themselves to safety up there.

Personal drive.

As per her Canon Divergence post, the muse sudden growth spurt and unlocking of all sort of hidden abilities, happened around the Inazuma AQs and it is where her personal drive to do something, anything at all, stems from.

Watching innocents go at each others throat, real lives that could no longer get back up again, on the beach battle with Sara's force, gave that drive to Paimon, the drive to protect and fight.

Having friends like Gorou and Kokomi, among other military-esque figures, certainly helped Paimon on an analytical front and to an extent, in the art of battle.

If she can save people this time, if she can protect anyone at all, then protect she will.

This said, she had also helped in the aftermath of what Fontaine had to suffer from, wheter in the Court or rescue efforts for those that had been misplaced during the flood.

[unbrcakablc-hcart]

What even happened? Who did what?

God, okay, so. This might sound pretty stupid. The first thing I think I should say is that this happened in a group chat off of Tumblr; I don't think many of these people have blogs. It was run/created by... uh. Someone I thought was a friend but I guess ain't anymore. Anyway.

Secondly is that this truly started off in such a dumbass way.

Like. Talking about some real mundane shit. I was essentially going "I wanna swim I've only done that like 3 times tops in my life because I don't want to dirty the water that other people where I'm from could be drinking" because. You know. I live in a desert.

This gets long so. Be ready for that.

tl;dr: lady wants to study my sisters and therefore me by proxy. I don't take kindly to that. She calls me weak and stupid and naive for not keeping my mouth shut in a place where I had originally felt reasonably comfortable with people. Only 4-5 people argue with her and everyone else just tries to act like nothing happened, and one person insisted that I should just try to find common ground and get along. She doubles down on her bullshit and I decide this is a load of shit and leave.

This person whose name I still don't know, so I guess I'm going to just call her Ox because that's the emoji she was using. She pointed out that I can't really be dirtying the water any more than any other creature that gets in it, which... like, yeah, fair, except the point is that I live(d) on a desert planet with very little water and there really ISN'T that much in the way of wildlife on No Man's Land.

Which I know she wouldn't know, because just as I know nothing about her, she knows nothing about me. So anyway. I explain that. And I also make the dumbass decision to mention that my sisters are generally responsible for producing a vast majority of the potable water on the planet.

Because by this point I've been pretty open about being a Plant, right? I don't really talk about it frequently because it's just not something that comes up often, but I'm not hiding it on purpose or anything either. It gets kind of tiring trying to explain the whole thing anyway.

I realize I've made a mistake because Ox talks about how sentient beings producing water is fascinating, and I'm a little on edge, so I go, ahahaha, I guess I probably shouldn't really talk about my sisters.

And Ox is like, "That's not the wrong way to go about it. If you want to protect something, it's best to keep it hidden. Lock it away, never to see the light of day. It's like the advice I'd given to that girl and her Aubade."

Don't know what the hell she's talking about, and I probably overreacted a bit by going okay, noted, won't share anything about myself again, because I literally did not ask for that advice, and do not care for it.

She replies, "It's foolish to announce you have something unique, don't you understand. Unwanted attention, conflict. If you're not cut out for defending it, you should simply lock it away and keep your head down."

Which, again, sure, except it's not like I'm entirely fucking braindead, I know that. That's how I've lived my whole life so far! But I don't care for the implication that I should also be locked away and keep my head down and hold my tongue, because, you know, like my sisters. I Am A Plant.

And this guy I was talking to, I'll call him Columbi, he also picks up pretty quick that this is fucked up and he's like. "People aren't possessions you can cage." Like a decent person, you know?

So Ox tells him that's a naive way of thinking.

Which pisses me 'n Columbi off. Obviously.

And she goes on to say, "It's simple to "lock away" a person. Downplay their capabilities, have them keep their heads down too. Strict rules about who they can and can't talk to, what they can or can't talk about. An open prison. Even if you don't lock them in a room by themselves, you can still keep them sheltered away from harm. The more open you are about their uniqueness, the more they become exposed, the more likely you are to draw unwanted attention. And if they're particularly important or special… you simply run the risk of losing them altogether, if you're not strong enough to protect them."

Which Columbi points out is abuse. Which I recognize pretty quickly as something Nai wanted to do to me to keep me safe, which wasn't what I wanted at all, because ultimately he and I both would ideally like to live without having to pretend that we're something we're not for our own safety, and I thought in a group chat full of people from other universes, I wouldn't have to worry so much about this shit.

I point out that it's real easy to be cruel and that I love (sarcasm) how she thinks the non-naive thing is to be an abusive shithead.

Ox says, "Of course. It's simplicity itself. But if you're powerless to take care of your most precious attachments, you scarcely have little other choice."

Which I disagree with. Of course. I think there are PLENTY of other choices that don't involve that kind of cruelty. And I snark that oh, I see, you're just as powerless yourself, aren't you?

And she goes, "You seem to believe I'm speaking from a place of experience. Which, you may have been right so many decades ago."

So what I get from this is that she's basically talkin' out her ass.

She goes on to say, "I'm quite proud of the strength I've cultivated. I simply cannot condone the actions of those who would brag about their unique abilities or their special treasures without the capability to back them up. Truthfully, your reaction may have been the right one. If you think you're simply too weak to protect your attachments, your possessions, you're simply better off keeping them to yourself and locking them away."

For the record, my reaction has nothing to do with whether I'm too weak to protect the people I care about or not. In my opinion, that's missing the point entirely, which is that I shouldn't fucking HAVE to. Which I guess makes me stupid, weak, and naive.

I'm also pretty sure that I could hand her ass to her, but again, not my point, and it's another thing I feel like I shouldn't have to prove to anyone. But I do tell her that if she gets close to me or anyone else that I care about, that I'll put her out of all of our miseries.

And this is when things start to, in my opinion, get worse.

To summarize at this point: random stranger tells me I'm stupid, weak, and naive for sharing information about myself and being uncomfortable with the response she gave me, after quite a few people pointed out that's just Not Something You Should Say To Someone.

Only three people - two of whom are friends of mine that I know in person, one of whom is a stranger - stand up for me and go this is fucked up. A fourth person is saying this is fucked up but I think she's missing the point but she's also a friend of mine and I guess right now she's okay.

I leave to try to cool off. It's not really that successful but whatever. Everyone just acts like this lady didn't just say some fucked up shit.

Two 'n a half hours later this other gal(?) named Roon says, "While we're all together like this, wouldn't it be best if we tried to get along?"

One of my friends asks how she suggests that to happen, given the circumstances.

Roon answers, "Hmm... I suppose I'm not the best person to ask about this. But it might work to establish some common ground, at least. That might be a little difficult in a space like this, but I'm sure it's possible."

Which I take to mean as, "I don't understand what the problem is, why don't you just be the bigger person and be understanding?"

Because like. How else am I supposed to interpret that.

And because I feel like no one is really understanding why I'm so damn upset, I try to spell it out, and I explain, "All I really wanted was to feel like I could be open about myself and try to make connections with people, only to be in no uncertain terms that I am weak, stupid, and naive for doing so. Right now it feels like my options are to either leave, or to stay and say nothing and lie and lie and lie and say nothing of any real substance and pretend that's fine with me. Given my options, I'd rather tell y'all that it's been real, and that I'm going to spend my time with people I know give a shit about me and don't want me to hide everything about myself. I shouldn't have to fucking prove a goddamn thing to be worthy of the luxury of comfort. Because at the moment, I don't particularly want to be open and establish common ground when it'll be seen as stupid and naive."

Roon says, "I can't stop you from doing that instead, and neither should I. I just wanted to float a second opinion~"

Which. Again. Kind of pisses me off because again, the way I'm reading this, I feel kind of like she thinks I'm overreacting, and that I should just accept the way I've been spoken to by someone who is a stranger to me, who expressed some interest in studying/experimenting on my sisters and by proxy me.

Three hours later, Ox comes back, and instead of even just apologizing insincerely to me, she says, "Apologizing doesn't undo the fact that it's been said, nor do I mean to act like I didn't mean it. If you're strong enough to protect the things and people you care about, by all means. But backing down the second someone makes a comment about it implies to me that you're uncertain if you could. Of course, I even think you're being defensive about it for naught. You are but lines of words upon this relic's slab. I can't even guarantee you're real, or if you're just a fabrication by the relic to amuse me."

The fact that she doubled down on all of her bullshit was the final straw for me, especially with being told that I should try to find common ground and "just get along", so I decide that I've had enough of all this shit, that I don't have to deal with this and that I'm under no obligation whatsoever to prove myself, and I have no interest in trying to convince someone who isn't even sure I'm a real person to give me basic decency, so I left the group chat pretty much immediately after that.

And now everything just really fuckin' hurts emotionally and it's intense enough that it's affecting me physically in a lot of ways and while I could have been kinder and more polite in the beginning, I really do not think that would have improved anything, and I still am under the opinion that I did nothing wrong and definitely did nothing to warrant being treated like that, and finding that a lot of people I considered close friends didn't even want to say anything! Fucking sucked!

I know I shouldn't really be surprised, but I am, because I thought things could be different. Better. And... well. Guess things weren't as good as I thought they were.

So. Super cool. Loved that.

[spectraspecs-writes]

Manaan - Chapter 130

Link to the masterpost. Chapter 129. Chapter 131.

@averruncusho @ceruleanrainblues @chubbsmomma @darthvendar-blog @80strashbag thank you for reading, you get a tag. @skelelexiunderlord thank you for support, you get a tag.

A/N - yes, I changed the impact of the sonic emitter on the firaxan sharks, but that's because I wanted to make my life easier later. Cope lmao

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“You can’t be serious,” Carth says, "You want to go out there with the sharks?”

“I mean, I’d love to not have to,” I say, “but you’re right, this almost definitely has something to do with the machinery, and that’s on the other side of the base. That’s only accessible through the flooded portion of the base. And there’s still two people alive over there, one of them has to know something. We can get environmental suits from storage.” I put out my datapad and consult the map. “And that’s… that way.” I point. “First door on the right.” I lead the way.

The door hangs open, trying to auto-close but the mechanism is impeded somehow. We squeeze through the narrow gap, and find the thing stopping it. One of the base scientists had his hand in the wall panel interrupting the signal and tripping a safety mechanism, and was killed there by one of the deactivated droids, based on the blast scarring. His other hand is wrapped around a round device. Must be important if he held onto it even while dying. The room is dark, but from around a corner I can see a bright flickering light. Something’s still on, then. I should have thought to get my flashlight from the ship. I activate my lightsaber instead, so I at least have something.

The flickering light is the display for a research station. It’s still displaying just fine, the brightness just keeps changing. And there’s a research log still active. Let’s see… Nothing about the current situation with the Selkath, but I see designs and mockups of the round device clutched in the dead man’s hand. A sonic emitter. “This device emits a powerful sonic pulse useful for scaring off or stunning various wildlife,” the notes read, “It normally has an extremely limited range, but in an underwater environment the signal would travel quite a distance. It has proven a useful repellent to several species of firaxan sharks.” Sounds like it could come in handy out on the ocean floor. I go back to the dead scientist and gently pry the device from his fingers. 

I consult my map again. There’s a series of pod-like rooms between here and the envirosuit storage. Four rooms, one with a little hallway room thing jutting off the side and entirely avoidable. And I smell fish. (God, that’s racist, I feel bad for even thinking it, but it… the Selkath have a distinct odor, there’s just no getting around it.) “There are still Selkath in the base, close by.” I pull out my second lightsaber. Carth readies his blaster. Juhani pulls her lightsaber from her belt. We move forward to the next door.

Selkath.

They don’t notice us at first. Three of them, all wandering aimlessly not interacting with each other. Not talking. I won’t strike first. Maybe they’ve recovered? One sees us and screams, and the other two look at us and rush us. Nope, not recovered! One fires a sonic blaster, the other two are unarmed. Striking with their claws. I duck just barely in time and strike with my saber. Meeting flesh. Through the torso, clean. Dead as the saber breaks through. Which feels terrible, he couldn’t even defend himself. I deactivate that lightsaber and the Selkath slumps onto the floor. The other clawed Selkath raises his arm to strike against me, and I slash again with the other lightsaber, cutting off the arm at the shoulder. Carth blasts him before he can strike again, and the force of the blaster bolt knocks him back. Juhani deflects a sonic bolt perfectly, and the third Selkath hits the ground.

I can’t recall fighting an unarmed opponent like this. Maybe with my swords, but this is different. A sword can’t do that kind of damage with such little effort. A sword can break. A sword can be defended against even by an unarmed opponent. Not a lightsaber. I feel sick. And the fish smell isn’t getting any better. I have to figure this out. No one deserves to die like this. “New goal,” I say, trying to catch my breath and at the same time not breathe in the smell, “Get to envirosuit storage without killing anyone else.” I can practically feel it as Carth and Juhani exchange a wary glance. I know, that’s usually out of our control. But there are ways to avoid it. I pull the sonic emitter back out. The report says it scares off wildlife. Maybe it’ll chase away Selkath.

I lay my hand on the next door. Only one Selkath. Makes it a good test. I open the door and immediately activate the sonic emitter. The Selkath stiffens, and when the emitter turns silent, he collapses. But I can still feel him through the Force. Still alive. “Wow,” Carth says, “That little thing packs quite a punch.”

“As long as that punch is non-lethal,” I say, turning it over in my hand. I open the door to the next room and hold out the emitter before I can even get a good look into the room. I hear two Selkath slump to the floor. None others. Double-check my map - just one more room. Envirosuit storage is through the next door. I open it. There are four Selkath, all huddled and clawing at a storage locker. I activate the emitter again, and they all faint. 

Carth and Juhani move past me into the storage room, both going to an envirosuit. Juhani lifts one, pushing her fingers through a massive tear. “This one is not usable,” she says, in awe of the massive tear. Understatement of the year.

“This one’s the same,” Carth says, grabbing another one, “And this one - it’s like they’ve destroyed all the suits.”

I look at the lockers. All in a line, from left to right, the lockers have been broken open, their contents torn apart and spilled onto the floor. All in a line, until you get to the one they were gathered around. After that point, the lockers are untouched. I open the largest locker. “This one’s intact,” I say. I kick the other lockers open - no suits in any of them. “Means there’s only one suit,” I say, “You guys will have to stay behind.” Carth opens his mouth to object. “There’s only the one sonic emitter anyway, it’ll probably work different underwater. You guys are safer here anyway.”

I hear a demented little laugh. Not from Carth. Definitely not from Juhani. Echoing in the locker all the Selkath were gathered around. I gently Force push them to the side and try to open the locker. It won’t budge. “Is somebody out there?” the locker says, “Fishy, fishy, fishy? Coming to eat me, too?” The demented cackle rings out again. “You can't get me, little fishy. Not in here. I'm safe behind my walls.”

“Are you… okay in there?” I say to the locker.

“Oh, yes, yes,” he cackles, “I've got a winning hand right here in this room! These walls and door are six centimeters - no… twelve centimeters! - of durasteel! I'm invulnerable behind my walls! Nobody's getting in here! No fishy, fishy for me!” He cackles again. Then his voice gets low. “When the Selkath went insane and started killing everybody, I locked myself in here! I'm safe in here. Nothing can hurt me in here! No fishy food for me!”

“What made the Selkath insane?” I ask.

“Don't know. Go ask them!” Cackles again. “When the demon screamed it shook every mind in the station. We fell to the ground, but survived. Fishy, fishies, though, they just got hungry!”

Demon? What does that mean? Whatever. “I have this sonic emitter - you can come out and we’ll protect you from the Selkath.”

“No, no, no, no, no,” he whimpers, “That's what the others said. Mercenaries like you. But they're dead. The Selkath ate them! Lunchie-munchie!” Cackles again. “Only the ones left in the south part of the base might still be alive, where the kolto is. Few fishies there! But many, many fishy in between in the water!”

“We’re two Jedi and a Republic soldier. I’d say we can do a fair sight better than mercenaries,” I say.

Cackles again. “Jedi? You're just like the others - fodder for the Selkath. Walking fish snacks. Chomp, chomp, chomp - if you can run you might be fast food!”

Carth lays a hand on my shoulder before I can say anything else. “You’re not going to get through to him,” he says, “The Republic will help him once we restore safe access to the base. We need to move on.”

“Bye-bye!” the locker agrees, “Go look for fishy people. They'll chomp and bite and chomp and bite. Food for fishy - that's you.”

The isolation and trauma have clearly gotten to him, and I’d rather not leave him like this. But Carth is right. We need to move on. We move through the next two rooms, Carth carrying the good envirosuit while I take the lead with the sonic emitter.

At the airlock door, Carth helps me put on the environmental suit and affixes the sonic emitter to my hand so all I have to do is clench my gloved hand to activate it. “Juhani and I will stay here,” he says, “We can defend this area well enough.” I can’t be heard through the helmet, so I just nod my now-massive head. He secures all the seals. Then says, so only I can hear, “Come back to me, okay?” I nod again, because that’s the only way I can communicate, but I wish I could touch his hand more tenderly than the suit would allow. 

He twists open the airlock door. I step in, and look back to him as long as I can as he closes the door behind me. The room begins to fill with water.

[dzthenerd490]

Fan made Mephistopelian #10: Hydra Barnacles

This is a fan art piece for @enigma-of-the-false-realities project created by @blanket-nymph. Please visit the enigma of false realities blog to get more information about the project.

Description: Hydra Barnacles are the living definition of "Don't Tread on Me". They as the name implies are large barnacles that can grow in any area typically forest areas with an abundance of life. They grow by absorbing the nutrients from the ground mostly leaving an abondance of death wildlife in their wake. Inside the barnacles are what look to be large ponds of thick fog making it impossible to see what's inside. Though what is inside is a large cluster of tentacles that can sprout out at any moment to attack. These tentacles are long, slimy, and contain an organ section where the eyes are located. At the end of each tentacle is a dark red tip that is slightly stronger than the rest of the tentacle body, perfect for piercing and whip purposes.

One should not underestimate the speed and power of a tentacle form a Hydra Barnacles. They typically like to cut up prey and drag the pieces back inside into the thick fog. From here, it's assumed it drains the blood and flesh of the body parts by an unknown process. After the feeding is done the Hydra Barnacles throw out the bones around their nest as a warning to others in the area. Very rarely there have been sightings of Hydra Barnacles creating effigies out of bones, showing signs of intelligence among a few of them.

For obvious reason they are extremely territorial and quite adaptive to enemies. Despite their slimy bodies fire and other energy-based attacks do nothing to them except cause extreme discomfort and as a result, aggravation. Melee and firearms do harm Hydra Barnacles but this if often discouraged. If a tentacle of a Hydra Barnacle is harmed to the point that it will bleed it will not regenerate but instead spawn a new tentacle from that wound. This makes Hydra Barnacle the ultimate defenders of territory hence why they are in such high demand.

Hydra Barnacles seem to age like crustations, they could live forever if possible but eventually they do reach an age where their bodies get too big to sustain themselves and they naturally break apart and die. As the Hydra Barnacle's shell breaks the tentacles retract inside and bundle closely together. It should be noticed that other Hydra Barnacle's become extremely defensive during the period to defend the dying Hydra Barnacle. As the tentacles bundle together, they begin an unknown prosses that has been impossible to observe.

It's been theorized that the tentacles dissolve and become nutrients for the eggs. These eggs grow under the dissolving tentacles in both size and number. Once they reach a size large enough, they will extend wing like appendages and fly out of the barnacle and into the air. There they will scatter into the wind and find new places to plant themselves. Afterwards the barnacle falls to pieces and the others feed on what is left of the old one but after they are done, they try their best to place the pieces back as it was when still alive. A sign of grieving and memorial for the dead Hydra Barnacle, an attitude not commonly seen in Mephistopelian. It is for this reason Hydra Barnacle's are seen as the most sympathetic Mephistopelian's despite their vicious feeding patterns.

It's always recommended that F.A.L.S.E. members capture Hydra Barnacle seeds while they are in the air as a primary means to capture the Mephistopelian. Capturing a Hydra Barnacle while it's an adult is practically suicide for both the owner and any Mephistopelian they own that doesn't have regenerative properties. Capturing a newly planted baby will kill it as it needs to feed on the surrounding nutrients vigorously to survive and grow. Thus, if you want a Hydra Barnacle, the seed is the way to go.

Location: Within dense forest areas or anywhere where there is an abundance of flora and other wildlife.

Utilization within F.A.L.S.E.: Hydra Barnacle's unlike most Mephistopelians are not mobile and must stay in a single area to survive. As such F.A.L.S.E. uses them as the ultimate defenders of outposts and bases. Just plant a raised and trained Hydra Barnacle outside a F.A.L.S.E. owned location and it will guard it with its life.

Furthermore, Hydra Barnacles that see HB seeds flying in the sky like to capture them and place them near them to create a family nest. As such another easy catch for that particular F.A.L.S.E. location. Meaning if a Hydra Barnacle is placed in an area where HB's can thrive, it will eventually become a fortress over time. Though one must bear in mind newly born and even old Hydra Barnacles need to eat a lot. So, it's always wise to plant large flowers and nutrient filled plants near newborns and give large animals like pigs and cows to the adults. If you can't handle feeding the Hydra Barnacles, then perhaps it best to not take one in the first place.

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Embracing Truth and Respect: The Path of a Nature Interpreter

Hey everyone! Welcome to my last blog post where I will delve into my ethics as a nature interpreter and explore the beliefs, responsibilities, and approaches that shape my journey in this field.

Entering the field of nature interpretation is more than just a job; it's a deep journey entwined with ethical principles, personal opinions, and obligations. My developing personal ethic is influenced by my respect for the natural world, my duty to protect the environment, and my commitment to accuracy in interpretation as I work in this field. These guiding principles direct my interpretation style, impacting how I interact with audiences and carry out my duties as a nature interpreter.

As a nature interpreter, my ethic is based on a strong dedication to honesty. Even though facing the things we learn can be difficult or uncomfortable, I believe that being honest is the most important. Not only is telling the truth essential to morality, but it is also the foundation of ethical interpretation. Rather than defending people against uncomfortable truths or spreading false beliefs, we enable our audience to interact with reality as it is when we provide accurate and transparent information (Beck et al., 2018d).

When it comes to nature interpretation, being truthful is crucial. Drawing from Unit 06's findings regarding the critical role that environmental interpretation plays in promoting sustainability, I am motivated by a profound respect for the interdependence of all living things and ecosystems. This conviction drives me to share not just accurate facts but also awe and admiration for the intricacy and beauty of the natural world. The textbook's Chapter 14 emphasizes the value of providing correct information and emphasizes that interpreters must offer well-documented insights into ecological processes and the delicate balance of ecosystems (Beck et al., 2018c). There are urgent ecological problems facing our planet, such as pollution, habitat degradation, and climate change. It is our duty as interpreters to accurately and truthfully portray the seriousness of these issues. This calls on us to face harsh facts head-on, admitting the gravity of environmental challenges and the pressing need for action. The textbook also emphasizes how crucial strategic framing is for explaining scientific concepts that are difficult to understand, like climate change (Beck et al., 2018a). As interpreters, we have to walk a tightrope to communicate these difficult truths while still encouraging optimism and purposeful participation. By using strategic framing, we may communicate information in a way that appeals to the values and aspirations of our audience, creating deep connections and enabling people to see constructive solutions to environmental problems. Additionally, being truthful strengthens our ability to be believed and trusted in our interpretations. Our audience is more inclined to interact with and act upon the messages we deliver when they regard us as trustworthy information providers. On the other hand, dishonesty can damage credibility and compromise the success of our interpretations, making it more difficult for us to motivate significant change.

Furthermore, I think that nature should be respected and seen as more than merely a resource for human consumption. I know how important it is to respect nature's rights and do no harm in my dealings with it, thanks to the textbook, which addresses the ethical aspects of interpretation. This viewpoint, which emphasizes the necessity of sustainable behaviours and stewardship to safeguard the well-being of current and future generations, is consistent with the ethical precepts of the environment (Beck et al., 2018d). For example, the list of the top ten species that are becoming extinct as a result of human activity serves as a reminder of the terrible effects that we can have on wildlife. These instances highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts and ethical stewardship, from the majestic mountain gorillas battling habitat loss and poaching to the critically endangered vaquitas threatened by illegal fishing (Phillips, 2022). Inspired by the textbook, which highlights the interconnectedness of ecosystems and all living things, I am motivated by a strong respect for nature and a determination to do as little harm as possible in my contact with it (Beck et al., 2018c).

A mountain gorilla (Phillips, 2022)

I understand the responsibility that comes with my work as a nature interpreter. It is my role to include and inform people about the urgent problems that confront our world, fostering a sense of belonging and accountability for environmental preservation. Drawing from the ideas presented in the course, which emphasize the critical role that environmental interpretation plays in promoting sustainability, my goal is to offer a precise and pertinent interpretation that stimulates advocacy and action (Beck et al., 2018c). Through immersive learning and storytelling, I aim to immerse people in nature and cultivate a stronger connection and appreciation for the environment, enabling others to take the initiative and effect positive change.

In terms of approaches, I discovered that a blend of storytelling and hands-on learning works best for me. My goal is to promote a greater understanding and respect for the environment by bringing people closer to nature through interactive activities and escorted experiences. Furthermore, storytelling enables me to combine my understanding of science with anecdotes from my own life to create relatable and interesting interpretations that appeal to a wide range of listeners. By including a variety of engaging elements, I am catering to an audience with diverse learning styles (Beck et al., 2018b). To protect the diversity and beauty of our planet, I work to encourage others to join me employing action, advocacy, and education.

In conclusion, the truth, respect, and dedication to environmental care form the foundation of my ethics as a nature interpreter. By truthfully presenting facts, my objective is to promote a more profound comprehension and admiration for the complex mechanisms of our ecosystems. Moreover, my interactions with plants, animals, and landscapes are guided by this regard, which ensures that I step softly and have as little of an impact as possible on the nature I explore. By adopting these viewpoints and methods, I hope to encourage others to get closer to the natural world and take an active role in conservation efforts. By working together, we can protect our planet's diversity and beauty for coming generations.

Thank you all for tuning in to my weekly blog posts! It's been a pleasure sharing my thoughts and opinions on nature interpretation with you guys! :)

References: Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018a). Guiding Principles of Interpretation. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World (pp.81-101). Sagamore Venture Publishing.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018b). How people learn. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World (pp.105-123). Sagamore Venture Publishing.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018c). Interpretation and the Written Word. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World (pp.303-322). Sagamore Venture Publishing.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018d). Interpreting History. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World (pp.325-343). Sagamore Venture Publishing.

Phillips, J. (2022). Top 10 Animals That Are Going Extinct Because of Humans. Sustainable Living. https://www.environmentalconsortium.org/top-10-animals-that-are-going-extinct-because-of-humans/

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Jann of the Jungle is without doubt my favourite of the postwar “jungle woman” titles of the 1940s and 1950s. For me, Jann is similar to Lorna the Jungle Queen, who has featured several times in this blog, in that she is less savage that Sheena, Rhula or Judy; more conventional than Tiger Girl or Cave Girl, but not a fully paid up member of the establishment like Nyoka. Inevitably a white woman, Jann started out as an American trapeze artist and animal trainer called Jane Hastings. Relocating to the the Congo, in search of a jungle heroine ancestor called “Jann”, Jane literally “goes native” adopting her grandmother’s name and takes to the jungle life, respecting and befriending the local African tribes as well as developing an uncanny rapport with the jungle wildlife. Like Lorna, Jann also becomes a proto-environmentalist, militantly defending the jungle way of life from assorted American and European poachers, diamond smugglers, renegades and occasional communist spies. Unlike Lorna however, Jann’s love interest is the rather hapless photographer and film maker, Pat Mahoney, who more often that not is the guy in distress who has to be rescued by his dominant girlfriend: quite unlike the sexist lunkhead Greg Knight poor Lorna is saddled with.

What I like about Jann is her strength, her feminism and her compassion. She always strikes me as an authentically female character, although written by a man. She never requires validation from, or rescue by, a male character and is a constant source of order in the jungle, whether that is through thwarting evil schemes by men who wish to exploit or distort nature, by utilising her peace-making skills to prevent inter-tribal conflict, or calming the animal kingdom when disturbed by human mischief or natural disasters. Jann, with her flowing black hair and sometimes terrifying primal stare, was often superbly illustrated too. The page featured here is from a story that is an example of many of the jungle woman’s traits mentioned above. I will probably post the whole story in the future and Jann will definitely make many more appearances in this blog.

Jann’s adventures appeared in all ten issues of Jungle Tales from 1954 to 1957, commencing with Jungle Tales #1 (September 1954) and were reprinted in her own title published by Atlas Comics. The stories were written and illustrated usually by Don Rico and Jay Scott Pike. The page featured here is from the story Killers of the Swamps! which appeared in Jann of the Jungle Vol 1, #17 (1957)

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I feel like a big part of this is not knowing the difference between wild, feral, & domestic. People assume these are vague descriptors of individual behaviour or just funny quirks but they aren't.

Domestic animals are species that have been bred from their wild ancestors for hundreds if not thousands of generations to be a different (but still very closely related) species (editing to say someone in the comments mentioned subspecies & yes, that is the word I was looking for), usually for different tasks (like pest control, hunting, guarding, or companionship) or appearances. They are psychologically different from non-domesticed animals. These animals have an innate recognition of humans as part of the pack/herd/colony when socialized properly.

Feral animals are individuals from domesticated species like cats, dogs, horses, pigeons, etc that grew up either away from human activity or were not socialized with humans. Most of the time they can't be homed with anyone but a professional. I have a cat who used to be feral & he definitely acts different from my other 3 cats which were properly socialized from birth. I've been working with him for two years & he still acts feral with strangers & even people he's used to if they spook him (which doesn't take a lot). This is why proper socialization for domestic animals is important.

Wild animals are non-domesticated animals. Yes, even the ones bred & born in captivity. Yes, even those "domesticated" foxes. They cannot be feral. Most wild animals cannot be ethically kept as pets (animals from reputable zoos are not pets). The ones that can are small & usually only kept by people with experience in exotic pets like reptiles, insects, or fish. A lot more are also unreleasable for whatever reason &, if not euthanized, then kept, again, by professionals for educational purposes, like falconers.

There are tons of posts on the internet showing NOT CUTE behaviour, enclosures, handling, & feeding of wild animals. It's especially frustrating when it's spread by animal lovers who then go on to defend it because "it's cute, just let us have fun!"

It's not fun. This is misinformation that genuinely gets both people & animals hurt & even killed. Please learn wildlife safety (or even just googling) & do better. Follow some "is X animal video cute?" blogs. Take what they say seriously. We all did the work for Marineland, now do it for people/organizations like saveafox & Coyote Peterson too. I'm not asking.

i think the worst part abt being a furry and therefore being surrounded by furries is the lack of knowledge of animal welfare that the majority of the fandom has. nooo raccoon sona friend dont share that video of a raccoon being fed chips by a human person 😭😭😭

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Buzzing Towards a Better Future: Bee Conservation with Deli Foods

 Bees are nature’s unsung heroes, tirelessly pollinating plants that sustain our food supply and ecosystems. However, their populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. Bee conservation is critical to reversing this trend, and Deli Foods is leading the charge with sustainable practices. This blog explores why bees matter, the threats they face, and how Deli Foods’ commitment to bee conservation offers hope for a sweeter, healthier future. The Importance of Bees in Pollination Bees are vital pollinators, enabling the reproduction of over 75% of global crops and 90% of wild flowering plants (Xerces Society). The importance of bees in pollination cannot be overstated—they support fruits, vegetables, and nuts, ensuring food security. Without bees, ecosystems would lose biodiversity, and food production would suffer. By prioritizing bee conservation, we protect the foundation of our natural world. Threats Facing Bees Bees face multiple challenges that threaten their survival: - Habitat Loss: Urbanization and intensive agriculture reduce bee habitats. - Pesticides: Chemicals like neonicotinoids are toxic to bees. - Climate Change: Altered flowering times disrupt bee foraging. - Diseases: Parasites like varroa mites weaken bee colonies. These threats highlight the urgent need for bee conservation to safeguard pollinators and the ecosystems they support (The Bee Conservancy). Deli Foods’ Commitment to Bee Conservation Deli Foods is dedicated to bee conservation through innovative, sustainable practices. Here’s how they make a difference: Ecological Breeding Deli Foods’ bee farms are located in pollution-free environments, ensuring bees collect nectar from pure, natural sources. This approach supports healthy colonies and produces high-quality honey. Bee-Friendly Management By respecting bees’ natural habits, Deli Foods minimizes human interference. Their sustainable beekeeping practices allow bees to thrive, reducing stress and promoting colony health. Sustainable Development Deli Foods collaborates with local beekeepers to protect bee habitats. These partnerships promote sustainable beekeeping practices, ensuring long-term environmental benefits. Community Engagement Through education and outreach, Deli Foods raises awareness about bee conservation, encouraging communities to support pollinator-friendly initiatives. Research and Innovation Deli Foods invests in research to improve bee health, exploring new ways to combat threats like diseases and habitat loss. Benefits of Choosing Deli Foods When you choose Deli Foods’ bee products, you’re not just enjoying pure, natural honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, or propolis—you’re supporting bee conservation. Each purchase funds initiatives to protect bee habitats and promote sustainable practices. These products offer health benefits, from antioxidants in honey to immune-boosting propolis, while contributing to a healthier planet. How to Support Bee Conservation You can play a role in bee conservation with simple actions: - Plant Bee-Friendly Flowers: Create pollinator gardens with native plants. - Avoid Pesticides: Use natural pest control methods to protect bees. - Support Local Beekeepers: Buy local honey to sustain beekeeping communities. - Donate: Contribute to organizations like The Bee Conservancy that focus on bee conservation. By adopting these practices, you can help ensure bees thrive for generations (Defenders of Wildlife). Bee conservation is essential for maintaining biodiversity, food security, and healthy ecosystems. Deli Foods is at the forefront, using sustainable beekeeping practices to protect these vital pollinators. By choosing their products and taking small steps to support bees, you can contribute to a brighter, sweeter future. Join Deli Foods in protecting bees and preserving our planet’s ecosystems. FAQ Why are bees important? Bees pollinate plants, supporting food production and biodiversity. Over 75% of crops rely on pollinators (Xerces Society). What threats do bees face? Bees face habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and diseases like varroa mites, all of which threaten their survival. How does Deli Foods practice sustainable beekeeping? Deli Foods uses ecological breeding, bee-friendly management, and partners with local beekeepers to promote sustainable beekeeping practices. What are the benefits of buying Deli Foods’ products? You enjoy pure, natural bee products while supporting bee conservation efforts through habitat protection and sustainable practices. How can I support bee conservation? Plant bee-friendly flowers, avoid pesticides, buy local honey, and donate to organizations focused on bee conservation (The Bee Conservancy). Read the full article

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Unveiling the Ethiopian Wolf: Survival in the Highlands Witness the Secret Life of Africa's Rarest Canid! 🐺 Ethiopian Wolf: Comprehensive Overview 📌 Taxonomy & Conservation Status Scientific Name: Canis simensis Common Names: Ethiopian wolf, Simien fox, red jackal, horse jackal Conservation Status: Endangered (IUCN Red List) Estimated Population: Approximately 360–440 adults, with over half residing in the Bale Mountains 📏 Physical Characteristics Size: Comparable to a coyote; long, narrow skull; red and white fur Weight: Males average 14–19 kg; females average 11–14 kg Height: Approximately 60 cm at the shoulder Distinctive Features: Long legs, bushy tail, reddish coat with white markings 🌍 Habitat & Distribution Geographic Range: Endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands Preferred Habitat: Afroalpine grasslands and heathlands at elevations between 3,000–4,500 meters Habitat Characteristics: Open areas with short herbaceous vegetation, abundant in Afroalpine rodents ���️ Diet & Hunting Behavior Primary Diet: Specialized feeder on Afroalpine rodents, particularly the giant mole-rat Hunting Strategy: Solitary foraging; relies on acute hearing and swift pouncing to catch prey 🐾 Social Structure & Behavior Pack Composition: Family groups of up to 20 individuals; typically includes all males born into the pack and one or two females Territoriality: Packs defend territories averaging 6 km²; larger territories up to 13.4 km² in areas with scarce food Communication: Regular scent-marking and vocalizations; aggressive interactions with neighboring packs ❤️ Reproduction & Lifecycle Mating System: Monogamous; cooperative breeding observed Breeding Season: August to November Gestation Period: 60–62 days Litter Size: 2–6 pups Pup Development: Born toothless and blind; emerge from the den after three weeks; weaned by 10 weeks to six months Parental Care: Dominant female primarily breeds; subordinate females may assist in rearing pups ⏳ Lifespan In the Wild: Estimated 8–10 years; data limited due to the species' endangered status ⚠️ Threats & Conservation Efforts Major Threats: Habitat loss due to agriculture, disease transmission from domestic dogs (rabies, distemper), and hybridization Conservation Initiatives: Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme focuses on vaccination campaigns and community engagement 🌍 Explore the Wild Side of AI 🔮 👇 Dive into the full multiverse of WildAItopia 👇   📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildaitopia/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildaitopia 📝Blog: https://wildaitopia.blogspot.com/ 🌌Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/wildaitopia 🐦X (Twitter): https://x.com/WildAItopia   Rumble : https://rumble.com/register/WildAITopia/ Dailymotion: https://dailymotion.com/wildaitopia ✨ Art. Chaos. Code. Consciousness. Step into the glitch — where the future gets weird, and the wild gets digital. 👇 Like what you saw? Subscribe for more untold animal stories, wild truths, and cinematic encounters. 🌿 Turn on notifications – the jungle has more secrets to reveal. Ethiopian wolf, Canis simensis, endangered African species, rare wolves of Africa, Afroalpine predator, Ethiopian Highlands wildlife, Bale Mountains wolf, African canid species, wildlife conservation Ethiopia, rare carnivores of Africa, wildlife documentary Africa, highland ecosystems predators, endemic species Ethiopia, African wolf pack behavior, solitary hunter wolves, #EthiopianWolf #CanisSimensis #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #WildlifeOfAfrica #AfroalpineEcosystem #BaleMountains #EthiopianHighlands

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Unit 7 Blog Post

Where is Music in Nature? Where is Nature in Music?

Music and nature have always shared a close, almost symbiotic relationship. Music is already present in the natural world, whether it be the wind rustling through trees, the sound of waves breaking on a beach, or birds chirping in the morning. As nature interpreters, this link becomes a strong tool for engaging audiences and guiding them through nature in ways that words alone may not. Music has the power to generate feelings of surprise and appreciation, providing a doorway to understanding the necessity of conservation and creating a long-term link with natural environments.

Music and storytelling are more than simply forms of entertainment in many cultures; they are integral to tradition and education. Songs, dances, and poetry are utilized to pass forth information, conserve cultural history, and strengthen relationships with nature. But in Canada, we frequently divide arts and education. This can cause interpreters to focus on either entertainment or information without combining the two. However, excellent interpretation flourishes when art and education collaborate, resulting in programs that are not only informative but also emotionally moving, inspiring people to perceive nature through a new lens. Tilden's third principle of interpretation is that "interpretation is an art, which combines many arts, whether the materials presented are scientific, historical, or architectural." 

One inspirational example of music's significance in ecological interpretation is the work of musician/ acoustic biologist Ben Mirin, sometimes known as the "wildlife DJ." Mirin blends recordings of bird calls with beatboxing to create music that connects people to nature through the sounds of the creatures themselves. His work demonstrates how music may bridge the gap between humans and creatures they have never experienced in nature, providing a direct connection to wildlife. In this sense, music can be both educative and emotive, making listeners feel more involved in conservation efforts.

You can listen to his music using the link above that takes you directly to his website!

Many of us, intentionally or not, already recognize the relationship between music and nature. Consider a song that instantly takes you to a natural setting—perhaps one that reminds you of a campfire, a road trip, or a trek in the woods. These memories are frequently connected with certain landscapes or events, making music an essential component of how we recall and relate to natural environments. For example, when I was in Dublin this summer, almost every single restaurant/ pub played live music and performed John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads". This immediately made me think of the rolling hills and wide roads of the English countryside, establishing a sentimental connection to nature that may inspire a greater desire to explore or conserve comparable areas.

In addition to music, we may captivate audiences by utilizing natural noises that already exist in the area. Encouragement to listen to birds, water, or wind offers a participatory experience that promotes mindfulness and awareness. Music and sound are natural languages, and as interpreters, we can teach others how to "listen" to them, resulting in a stronger feeling of location and connection.

Finally, as interpreters, we have a responsibility to both teach and inspire. By combining music with environmental interpretation, we may create emotionally charged events that encourage audiences to become environmental stewards themselves. Music in nature—and nature in music—is a powerful reminder of life's interdependence, prompting us to celebrate, defend, and love the beauty of our surroundings.

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The John Waysworth Scandal

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Deep-Trade: Definition

Deep-trade is the spellfire practice of assigning special tradestones to represent certain shares of certain assets of value for a particular business. Licensed spellcrafters can "explode" deep-trade stones in order to produce currency or items of value equal to the value the said stones represent. However, since this is an end-use and there are far more tradestones than licensed spellcrafters available to engage them in a timely fashion, it is a more economic practice for a stoneholder to purchase a tradestone at a particular value, then sell it whenever it increases in value, in order to make a profit.

Retun and Prove: Established Relations

In 1285, a trade arrangement signed between the Lykian and Retunian Republics split the Galapolgis Island of Vantacula between the two nations and allowed private businesses to establish themselves here. Legally, all of Vantacula was under Lykian jurisdiction, but the Lykians had decided through the trade deal to lease the Western half of the Isle to the Retunians. Thus, Retunian businesses, primarily deep-trade firms, were allowed to open alongside similar Lykian businesses. Furthermore, a mutual agreement in the trade deal exempted deep-trade transactions between Lykian and Retunian businesses from tariffs or taxation. There was no deep-trade arrangement yet between the two nations, politically speaking, although there was the potential for such an arrangement to materialize in the future, sparking excitement among investors across both nations. In the meantime, deep-trade transactions were facilitated as John Waysworth, a prominent representative of the Bucksworth Financial Institute, headquartered in Hasphitat, established a branch office in Vantacula.

In November 1285, the National Bank for the Lykian Trust, or NBLT, extended an invitation to John Waysworth to establish a Provan chapter for the Bucksworth Institute Tradestone Commission in a high-value office space in the city of Prove proper.

John Waysworth in Prove

John Waysworth accepted the invitation and established the Provan chapter in January 1286. Before long, he began selling valuable deep-trade stones to Lykian banks and businesses, and using the proceeds from this to purchase Lykian deep-trade stones to sell to Retunian tradestone markets. Net proceeds from all of this paid into lucrative dividends, particularly for Waysworth as well as Bucksworth shareholders back in Remikra.

On November 10, 1286, John Waysworth's office in Prove was sacked by Lykian officials, who conducted a thorough search of the premise and arrested John Waysworth, himself. Waysworth was charged with fraud and espionage, and faced a possible death sentence. Retunian Prime Minister Arthur Cummings had just returned from a Summit in Vantacula with Lykian President Restara Unjoy when he was informed of this. Immediately, Prime Minister Cummings sent his best known lawyers to defend John Waysworth in the Lykian court proceedings, an approach that succeeded in convincing the Lykian Justice System to reduce Waysworth's sentence to deportation. On November 14, John Waysworth was taken to a holding cell at a border crossing between the Lykian Republic and the nation of Umcings, where he would wait until a Retunian air reconnaissance unit came to pick him up.

John Waysworth was not informed on when the reconnaissance unit would come. So he decided to escape custody and flee into the surrounding countryside. The issue here was that the border crossing was located in the highlands of the Chokian Mountains, where the climate was cold, snowy, and harsh. Furthermore, the landscape was filled with dangerous wildlife animals such as bears, wolves, and predatory wysps. Supposedly, John Waysworth escaped a close encounter with a bear on the first night, and a close encounter with a wysp on the second night. Finally though, on November 16, an air rescue reinforcement team launched by Cummings upon news of Waysworth's escape assisted the original reconnaissance unit, and spotted John Waysworth. They rescued him and flew him back to Remikra.

The Lykian War

Lykian President Restara Unjoy condemned the so-called Waysworth Scandal, holding the Retunian government responsible. As it turned out, Lykian authorities received a tip that John Waysworth had been selling stagmarcated tradestones, or tradestones worth almost no value being sold to unknowing clients for a falsely high value, hence the reason for the sacking of John Waysworth's office in Prove on November 10. And when they searched the premise, Lykian officials had spellcrafters "explode" three of John Waysworth's tradestones, which turned out to be duds.

How did the Lykian authorities find out about John Waysworth's scandal in the first place? During the Summit between Prime Minister Cummings and President Unjoy, which took place on November 6, Prime Minister Cummings sent a letter to President Unjoy asking for her and her family to join in on the Scandal. The issue with this approach was that the NBLT, the primary bank victimized by the Waysworth Scandal, was the very institute in which the Unjoy family had deep stakes. The Retunian public in years to come would condemn Prime Minister Cummings not only for taking part in the Waysworth Scandal, but also for his daft judgement behind writing the letter to President Unjoy. Needless to say, the Retunian Prime Minister's decision at the Summit made absolutely no strategic sense.

Regardless, President Unjoy, on December 24, 1286, issued executive orders freezing all trade relations with the Retunian Republic and revoking the lease in Vantacula. Subsequently, she ordered Retunian authorities to evacuate all Retunian civilians and businesses off the Isle. However, Retunian authorities refused such orders and called on Prime Minister Cummings, who more than obliged to send in Retunian Marine and Army forces to defend the Retunian settlers from local pro-Lykian partisans consisting mostly of Vantaculan natives. While doing this, Prime Minister Cummings news of the hostility from Lykian leadership be withheld from the Retunian public, as well as informed the Retunian Department of Defense of a "possible local partisan terrorist threat."

In short, Cummings aimed to preserve the newly-gained status quo by defying orders from the Lykian government while trying to prevent the Retunian public from becoming aware of possible Lykian hostility.

Between January 2 and January 23, 1287, Retunian and partisan forces engaged in numerous skirmishes. On January 24, the Lykian Navy arrived, engaging with Retunian forces in a heavy battle across the Isle, another development that Prime Minister Cummings prevented from being disclosed to the Retunian public. Between February 4 and 5, Cummings sent the Retunian Navy, which succeeded in driving all Lykian forces off of Vantacula. Cummings then summoned the Lykians to an "emergency counsel" in order to negotiate peace and territorial concessions, an invitation to which the Lykians responded with cold silence.

On February 6, 1287, President Unjoy ordered high-flying Lykian aircraft to drop Red Desert bombs upon South Masonia, Hasphitat, and the Basin District of Retun proper. Each of those targeted cities was devastated by the attack as the entire Retunian population went into panic. President Unjoy gave a second order for Prime Minister Cummings to surrender all of Vantacula.

Prime Minister Cummings refused to comply to this. Between February 7 and 16, 1287, the Lykian Navy renewed its assault upon Vantacula and attempted to take it by force. The Retunians held their ground; and on February 15, Prime Minister Cummings ordered an airstrike on the Lykian base in Gyrosak responsible for the Vantacula initiative.

On February 16, 1287, President Unjoy responded with Red Desert bomb attacks on Egdir and Retun. Later that evening, in the wake of these events, particularly with the city of Retun proper being struck by two Red Desert bomb attacks, Prime Minister Cummings signed a mutual cease-fire with the Lykian Republic. On February 17, the island-nation of Rakara, allied to the Lykian Republic, facilitated the signing of a Treaty by the Retunians to surrender not just Vantacula, but most of the Galapolgis Isles to the Lykian Republic. The consolation here was that the Retunian Republic was allowed to keep the five Westernmost Isles.

Thus, the war was over.

Fallout

Retunian businesses lost many of their trade posts. Roughly seventy-five percent of the Retunian trade network around the Circlarian Ocean would eventually be recovered; although the apex of Retunian trade achieved in the early-to-mid-1280s would never be achieved again.

The Retunian population would lose trust not only in Prime Minister Cummings and his Administration, but also the Retunian establishment as a whole. The public was outraged at the John Waysworth Scandal and the gag orders given by Cummings to hide from the public the truth about the Lykian War. A group of Representatives in Retunian Council filed a motion to have Prime Minister Cummings impeached.

In the midst of all this, however, emerged a significant question: Why did Prime Minister Cummings explicitly tell President Unjoy about the John Waysworth Scandal? Speculation arose from this, because in 1285, Cummings and Waysworth had become involved in a conflict of interest over a revised tax code. During that brief exchange of civil hostility, Waysworth vowed to have his firm reduce funding to Prime Minister Cummings' prospective 1290 re-election campaign. This led to speculation over whether or not Cummings' reveal of John Waysworth to President Unjoy was, in fact, a form of retaliation. However, there was no hard evidence to back up this theory.

A major revelation came in the year 1359 with the discovery of a letter to Arthur Cummings from his mother, who lived until the year 1302. It was dated March 10, 1286, months before the Summit in Vantacula. And that letter contained advice from his mother for Cummings to invite President Unjoy to partake in the "lucrative business arrangement" involving John Waysworth.

Scholars initially rejected the so-called "ridiculous and completely ludicrous notion that an elected public official would act on the whimsical advice of a personal family member in this way." However, there are quite a few factors now known about Arthur Cummings. First was that he was known to take advice from his mother without question, even in matters where his mother, though undoubtedly well-intentioned, was not well-versed. Also, Cummings was raised in a very affluent socioeconomic environment; and though he was good at the practice of business, particularly in banking, he did not ace his college courses in history and political science. All of these factors in combination led Arthur Cummings to become extremely, and even dangerously, complacent when it came to making serious decisions like those in a public office.

The impeachment motion against Arthur Cummings in 1287 never made it past a vote in the Retunian House of Representatives. Cummings would encounter another impeachment motion against him in 1295, but that failed as well. However, Cummings would lose the 1296 election against the Progressive candidate, John "Red" Waltmann.

John Waysworth, meanwhile, announced an early retirement in December 1286 and moved to the Mid-Westerlies, where he would remain until his death in 1310.

[the-ghost-in-my-dreams]

The Van

I know now that the harder I try the easier it is to push back. Im going to take a different approach. There is a park in Yucaipa, CA that I visited during covid with a friend. It was nice, a lot of hiking trails and wildlife. And mostly empty as you can imagine. And to be honest it makes a great place to have sex without being disturbed by others. I'm sure I'm not the only one to arrive at that idea. Let's say every entry I have posted and put out as evidence that points to a crime organization is a fantasy that somehow I came up with even though I have no experience in such lifestyle. I am a nerd, a geek, a gamer. I like computers and consoles. I barely leave the house. My favorite games are Overwatch and Dead by Daylight. My skin burns when I go outside in a second. Im afraid of everything. I shake like a bee and sting when I cry. I cry a lot. I am anti social and I love watching movies that put me to sleep. My life was destroyed so I have nothing to gain or lose from this endeavor. If I didn't have to do this I wouldn't be doing this. I just don't like being bullied and told I'm a liar when I am telling the truth. I went to jail basically because I didn't defend myself and I didn't have anyone to defend me. I like being a loner because I like being independent. If I wanted to make up a story I would and you bet its not going to be about this BS that is going on because why? As a matter of fact I just wanted to write down what happened to me up until December of last year. But things like people throwing bottles at my house in the middle of the night started happening. I didn't think of it as serious because the bottles never hit anything besides the ground. I pretty much knew who was behind it because only a weak gay male would be too scared to actually hit a target. After about the third time this happened I began to plan a defense. I put up a security system for example. After which I then saw what was happening when I wasn't looking. Around that time I discovered Raymond's secret past. So I felt like there was another world I didn't see because I was comfortable in my own. And this is how we get to today. Like this picture that was posted on Sniffies that shows a van at the park I once visited. Now like I said before its probably a fantasy and there is no van at all which I have already outlined and described as the instrument that is used for sex. Of course they didn't take a picture of it and post it to advertise to others that the park was the spot to go to. Why would they take a picture of the woods or trails or maybe a dark bushy area suitable to mate. Im being sarcastic by the way. I waited to post this because honestly I don't care anymore. I am going to push until I get a response that will hopefully push them to act with violence towards me. I'm doing it for my own sanity and they just disgust me. I think HIV is pretty much everywhere now, there is no safe sex and there is a group of perverts growing that actually advertise they are perverts and look for that content and share it amongst themselves. And I'm not scared to do it alone. I'm not scared of a bunch of homosexuals that dick each other and whimper for it.

So there it is and I don't even think its the actual park even though its posted on the parks profile. I remember it as mostly dirt and a few benches scattered around. For example in my town this happens as well. They put a label on a house as a park. I flag it every time to get it removed just to be a dick. Its a whore house. There a lot of these houses. Too many to list. This is the reality whether you believe it or not. ** To clarify here since the blog reads from the top down to people. When I say whore house, I should actually say it can be more than that such as a drug house, meeting house, , brothel, etc. I just dont know what is inside because I have never been in one. All I have is an address someone I was suppose to meet gave me. I never went because it became a decoy. So I generally call them all a whore house. The guy that messaged the decoy was at a totally different area than the address.

[critteronehtx]

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Coexisting with Bison

Everyone has heard the expression, “where the buffalo roam.” But there haven’t always been wide-roaming herds. Millions of bison roamed the Great Plains until a mass slaughter began in the early 1800s and by the late 1880s, fewer than 1,000 bison remained. Thanks to the work of Native American tribes, government agencies, and conservation groups such as Defenders of Wildlife, bison have been making a comeback across the West. Currently, Yellowstone National Park is home to the largest and most genetically pure herd of wild bison in the country.

Not surprisingly, wildlife don’t recognize boundaries we humans designate on maps. As a migratory species, these Yellowstone bison often cross Park boundaries in search of grass. That is why Defenders continues to fight for common-sense bison management and the expansion of year-round habitat in Montana for wild bison that roam outside of the Park boundaries. That is also why we work tirelessly with our tribal partners to establish new wild bison populations elsewhere across the West. Progress has been slow but steady; Montana’s current and former governors have expanded areas outside the Park where bison are now allowed to roam as wildlife, and several tribes are now establishing bison herds on their lands.

As we work to secure additional habitat and places for bison, Defenders and our conservation partners are also working to promote social acceptance for bison on the landscape and to help individuals, landowners, and communities coexist with wildlife.

Through the Yellowstone Bison Coexistence Program, we are doing just that. With our partners from Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, and Montana Fish Wildlife, and Parks, Defenders started the Yellowstone Bison Coexistence Program in 2011 as a collaborative effort aimed to help landowners coexist with wild bison on the landscape outside the Park.

Working directly with individual landowners, livestock producers, and residents, we can prevent property damage from roaming bison in the areas outside Yellowstone National Park where bison often roam. We provide incentives to help interested landowners install bison fencing around areas of concern to reduce conflict with bison on their private lands. The fencing helps keep bison away from residences, gardens, and small fields, preventing any accidental damage a 2,000-lb herbivore might cause. The combined effect: communities that are more accepting of roaming bison. Defenders and our partners compensate landowners 50% (up to $1,000) of the cost of building a fence, and we help provide the technical assistance to install the fence on their property.

Since we began these fencing projects in 2010, this common-sense solution for living with roaming bison has been an incredible success. To date, we’ve completed 45 fencing projects in the Gardiner and Hebgen Basins in Montana and contributed more than $40,000 in reimbursements and materials and likely an equal amount in additional project expenses such as staff time, travel, etc.

Participants of the program have been very happy with the results and we believe this has been a huge success in helping to build public tolerance and acceptance toward bison on the landscape in Montana. With the potential changes to future bison management as well as new year-round tolerance for bison on the landscape outside the park, we will continue to expand these efforts to ensure that people in these communities have the tools to successfully coexist with bison on the landscape.

“This program is a shining example of conservation groups working directly with landowners to solve problems and build tolerance for our wildlife resources here in Montana.….in my opinion this remains a great effort.”

-Sam Shepard, Former Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Region 3 Regional Director

This is a solution-based program that benefits both people on the ground and wild bison. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what a few satisfied landowners have had to say about the project:

Our five acres (north of Yellowstone) is constantly used by wildlife that our guests very much enjoy watching. We have big post fencing protecting the pine trees from the bison who like to rub the low hanging branches to remove their fur. Our fences are great conversation starters with visitors, about how living with wildlife is a treat. Since the bison fence installment several years ago, the minimal property damage we had before fencing is now zero. And the bison fences even look good!

-Sabina and Greg Strauss, Yellowstone Basin Inn Gardiner, MT

My backyard fence has diminished my anxieties and allows me to relax a little more. It’s funny what a little elbow grease, wire and wooden posts can do for a group of friends and neighbors in a small community like ours.

-Karrie Taggart, Horse Butte/West Yellowstone MT

Bison are a keystone species, helping to create habitat for a number of different wildlife species, including grassland birds and even many plant species. As bison forage, they aerate the soil with their hooves, aid plant growth, disperse native seeds, and help to maintain a healthy and balanced ecosystem. While bison are no longer threatened with extinction, they remain largely “ecologically extinct” and absent from their historic Great Plains habitat. Substantial work remains to fully restore the species to its ecological and cultural role throughout the Great Plains and we are grateful for those working with us to promote coexistence with our national mammal.

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Hero Dog? How to Prevent Dog-Wildlife Conflicts

Originally posted on my blog at https://rebeccalexa.com/hero-dog/

We’ve all seen the headlines: “Hero dog saves owner from rattlesnake!” “Hero dog saves owner from bear!” “Hero dog saves owner from Godzilla!” (Okay, maybe not that last one.) But it’s common to see feel-good articles about how someone’s dog attacked a wild animal that was presented to the reader as a threat. Scary wild animal is routed, dog returns to have its wounds attended to by the vet, people marvel at how wonderful their dog was for protecting them.

Yet in reading these articles, I’ve found that in many of them the entire encounter could have been avoided. There are, of course, legitimate situations where a wild animal advanced on a person unprovoked. However, that’s not always the case.

I love my dog, and I enjoy taking her out hiking. However, I am aware of the fact that wildlife view dogs as a particular type of threat, even compared to humans. Small animals, of course, recognize her as a potential large predator. But even bigger wildlife may consider her a danger to their young in the same way that coyotes and wolves are; these canine predators may hunt and kill young elk, deer, and even bear cubs if they have the opportunity. That means dogs (even small ones) can induce the same predator alarm response as their wild cousins. And remember that dogs have been used to help us hunt for thousands of years, so they haven’t lost those instincts, nor have wildlife forgotten the danger they pose.

So a wild animal that may simply move away from a human alone may be more on guard if a dog is present. Even if all we’re doing is quietly walking on a trail, with her on a leash, I am paying extra attention to what’s going on around us, just in case. After all, I want to try to avoid being this person, who accidentally startled a mother bear and her cubs.

Here are some ways to help reduce the chance of dog-wildlife conflicts.

In reading these articles, I noticed a common theme: the majority of the dogs were off-leash. That makes it much more likely that the dog will charge at the wild animal, even if the animal is just walking by or standing within sight. In those cases, it is the dog that is the one starting the fight, not “defending their owner”.

“But–but–my dog always walks off leash and stays right by me!” I’ve heard this a lot, and yet even the best-trained dogs have a point at which the temptation is too great, and they ignore their owner’s recall. In fact, here’s an article about a highly trained police K9 malinois that went missing after chasing a deer. Just because it hasn’t happened before doesn’t mean it can’t ever happen; there are a lot of “My dog has NEVER done that before!” incidents out there. Why not just make sure there never is a first time?

If you want to reduce the likelihood that your dog is going to start a fight with a bear, elk, raccoon, or other wild animal, keep them leashed. And leashes aren’t just important to protect wildlife from dogs, but to protect dogs from wildlife. Smaller dogs are convenient prey items for coyotes, mountain lions, and other large predatory animals. It only takes a few seconds for a small dog to wander off into the underbrush out of sight, and a leash is a great way to keep tragedy from happening.

Another thing that happens in wildlife conflicts is that the dog will start barking and otherwise acting aggressively toward the wildlife. In this article, for example, the owner says that one of the dogs barking is likely what provoked a bear to attack. BearWise points out that the behavior that dogs commonly show when wildlife appear–barking, snapping, and lunging–is seen as a threat. That means that an animal that might have otherwise continued on its way now feels threatened and defends itself accordingly.

Yes, it’s natural for dogs to bark. However, it is possible to train a dog to stop barking, and to not jump or lunge. By training your dog a command like “Quiet” or “Hush”, and training them to stay on heel right next to you even with distractions, you are greatly reducing the perceived threat to wildlife. It’s still a very good idea to retreat away from the animal with your dog as quickly as possible rather than stand around and see if your training worked.

[This prairie rattlesnake’s (Crotalis viridis) curled pose and shaking rattle is its last-ditch attempt to get a threat to leave it alone so it doesn’t have to strike. It is NOT an “attack pose”; given the choice, the snake will go away.]

Finally, a special note for those of you in areas with venomous snakes: I’ve seen too many article (like this one, or this one) in which a dog ran up to a venomous snake that happened to be nearby and got bitten after “saving” their people from the snake. Snakes don’t want to start fights; instead, they’d rather have the room to retreat from danger so they don’t end up injured or killed. If you happen to step too close to a snake, the best thing you can do (as difficult as it may sound) is to stay perfectly still until the snake goes away. The absolute worst thing you can do is provoke it, and all a barking, lunging dog is doing is escalating the situation so that the snake feels it has no choice but to defend itself.

So how do you keep your dog from running up to a rattling rattlesnake or not-well-camouflaged copperhead? Snake avoidance training! By training your dog to just not go near snakes in the first place, you can help avoid them rushing in at a venomous snake and getting bitten.

I think in an ideal world we would all want to keep our pets safe. And “Well, it’s the dog’s job” isn’t an excuse. Just because some dogs were bred to hunt or protect doesn’t mean that it’s okay to place them in circumstances where they’re unnecessarily at risk, especially when it’s possible to avoid the conflict in the first place. As thrilling as “hero dog” headlines sound, ultimately they’re all situations in which people’s pets end up in seriously dangerous conflicts with wildlife. And yes, in some cases those pets end up dying, and the wildlife may be injured or killed, too. By doing what we can to minimize the chances of these conflicts occurring in the first place, we make it more likely that our beloved furry friends stay safe and sound, as do the wild animals we share space with.

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