#Hank Greenwood

[midnight-star-world]

#CountryMusic

CMT 12-16-23 (Hot 20 Signature 2023)

So today CMT will be giving a playlist of Artist's signature hits for the end of 2023. So let's begin right now.

Luke Bryan - Play it again. Sam Hunt - Body like a back road. Wynonna - No one else on Earth. Little Big Town - Boondocks. Ricky Skaggs - Country boy. Reba McEntire - Fancy. Reba McEntire - The night the lights went out in Georgia. Chapel Hart - The night the lights went out in Georgia. Josh Turner - Long black train. Kane Brown - Heaven. Trace Adkins - Every light in the house. Brooks & Dunn - Neon moon. Hank Williams Jr. - A Country boy can survive. Tim McGraw - Live like you were dying. Lee Greenwood - God bless the USA. Mickey Guyton - Black like me. Thomas Rhett - Marry me. Dustin Lynch - Small town boy. Kelsea Ballerini - Peter Pan. Avery Anna - Peter Pan. Ronnie Milsap - Smokey Mountain Rain. Blake Shelton - Ol' red. Gary Allan - Watching airplanes. Luke Combs - Beautiful crazy. Jason Aldean - My kinda party. Deanna Carter - Strawberry wine. Vince Gill - Go rest high on that mountain. Keith Urban - You'll think of me. Darryl Worley - Have you forgotten? Randy Travis - Forever and ever, amen. Shania Twain - You're still the one. Carrie Underwood - Jesus, take the wheel.

And that's a wrap for the Signature hits from CMT (Country Music Television). Thanks as always go to CMT for doing their weekly Country Music Video Countdowns. And thanks as well goes out to you for taking the time to read this weekly list. See ya all next time.

[2ndaryprotocol]

Steven Spielberg’s dynamic historical drama ‘The Post’ hit theaters this day 5 years ago. 🪖📰🏛

“𝙳𝚘 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚞𝚜𝚋𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚊𝚒𝚍 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚠𝚜? 𝙷𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚍𝚛𝚊𝚏𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚑𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢.”

[hollywoodoutbreak]

When Steven Spielberg made The Post, the real-life story about how the Washington Post broke the story of the infamous Pentagon Papers, he recruited an all-star cast. While Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks were the top-liners, the ensemble also included Bob Oedenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Bradley Whitford, Alison Brie, Bruce Greenwood, and David Cross. It was literally Spielberg's dream team of actors for the film; as he told us when the movie was released, all of the actors in the film were his first choices for the roles.

The Post is available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K, and most digital platforms.

[gcthvile]

Alaric Greenwood

Name: Alaric Greenwood

Age: 25 (at the time of being transported to the modern world)

Height: 6'0

Sexuality: bisexual

Background

Alaric Greenwood was born in the bustling streets of New York City in the late 1940s. From a young age, he exhibited exceptional intelligence and a strong sense of justice. His parents, both scientists working for the government, recognized his potential early on and encouraged his academic pursuits.

In his late teens, Alaric caught the attention of SHIELD recruiters due to his impressive performance in cryptography and espionage-related tasks. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the agency's most promising young agents in the 1970s.

During a routine mission involving experimental time-travel technology, Alaric found himself unexpectedly transported through time, landing in present-day New York City. Disoriented and confused, he realized that he had been thrust decades into the future, far beyond his original era.

Despite his initial shock, Alaric quickly adapted to his new surroundings, utilizing his training and intellect to navigate the modern world. However, he soon discovered that the time displacement had altered the fabric of reality, leaving him stranded in a world vastly different from the one he knew.

Personality

Alaric Greenwood is the epitome of a true gentleman, embodying the values of chivalry and kindness that defined the 1970s era. With his charming demeanor and warm smile, he effortlessly puts others at ease, always ready with a helping hand or a comforting word.

As a product of his time, Alaric possesses a strong sense of honor and integrity, holding himself to high moral standards even in the face of adversity. He believes in doing what's right, even when it's not the easiest path to take, and he isn't afraid to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves.

Despite his gentlemanly demeanor, Alaric also has a playful side, enjoying good-natured banter and lighthearted humor with his friends and colleagues. He's quick with a joke or a witty retort, but always mindful of others' feelings and never at the expense of someone else's dignity.

In relationships, Alaric is a true romantic, with an old-fashioned belief in love and courtship. He treats others with respect and consideration, valuing communication and trust above all else. Whether it's with friends, family, or a romantic partner, Alaric's loyalty knows no bounds, and he will always go above and beyond to show his appreciation and affection.

The 70s family

During his time in the 70s as a young SHIELD agent, Alaric Greenwood had the opportunity to cross paths and become close with influential figures like Howard Stark, Peggy Carter, Elizabeth Stark, Hank Pym, Jarvis and Jason Underwood.

Peggy Carter

Peggy took Alaric under her wing, recognizing his potential and offering him guidance as he navigated the world of espionage. Their relationship was been built on mutual respect and trust, with Peggy serving as a mentor and mother figure to the young agent. Despite the generation gap, Peggy admired Alaric's determination and bravery, seeing in him the same qualities that made her a legendary agent.

Howard Stark

As a close friend and colleague of Peggy's, Howard also took an interest in Alaric's development as an agent. Howard might have even seen Alaric as a protege of sorts, appreciating his intelligence and enthusiasm for the work they did at SHIELD. Their relationship was marked by Howard's playful banter and Alaric's awe at the inventor's technological prowess. Howard even entrusted Alaric with the occasional babysitting duty for his young son, Tony, recognizing the young agent's sense of responsibility despite his youthful demeanor.

Elizabeth Stark

As Howard's sister and a fellow member of the SHIELD team, Elizabeth provided Alaric with another source of support and camaraderie. She acted as a confidante for him, offering advice and companionship as he adjusted to life as an agent. Elizabeth's presence added another layer of warmth and family to Alaric's relationships within the group.

Hank Pym

As a fellow scientist and colleague within SHIELD, Hank Pym shared a unique bond with Alaric, based on their shared love of technology and innovation. Hank mentored Alaric in the field of science, introducing him to new ideas and concepts that would aid him in his missions. Their relationship is characterized by mutual respect and intellectual curiosity, with Hank recognizing Alaric's potential to make significant contributions to their work at SHIELD.

Jarvis

As Howard Stark's loyal butler and confidante, Jarvis provided Alaric with a steady presence and a sense of stability within the hectic world of espionage. Jarvis might have taken on a paternal role towards Alaric, offering him guidance and wisdom as he navigated the challenges of being a young agent. Their relationship is marked by Jarvis's unwavering support and Alaric's deep respect for the elder man's wisdom and integrity.

Jason Underwood

As Peggy Carter's brother and a fellow member of the SHIELD team, Jason would have been like an older brother to Alaric, teasing him mercilessly but also looking out for him in the field. They shared a bond forged through shared experiences and a mutual desire to protect their loved ones. Jason offered Alaric advice and encouragement, helping him navigate the complexities of life as a SHIELD agent.

Modern world

In the modern world, SHIELD stumbled upon something weird—an anomaly messing with time. When they investigated, guess who they found? None other than Alaric Greenwood, looking lost and utterly confused.

SHIELD agents cautiously approached him, and Alaric was all questions. He couldn't wrap his head around how much time had passed. To him, it felt like he blinked and woke up in a totally different world, with crazy tall buildings and gadgets that belong in sci-fi movies.

After some back and forth, SHIELD brought him in for a chat, hoping he had some clues about the time craziness and his own time-traveling adventure. Despite feeling like a fish out of water, Alaric started to get the hang of things, especially with the help of his new buddies at SHIELD.

As he got used to the modern world, Alaric couldn't help but miss the simpler times. But he also saw the potential for making a difference here and now. With his old-school skills and a fresh perspective, he quickly became an asset to SHIELD, diving headfirst into unraveling the mysteries of the present while keeping his past close to his heart.

The Avengers

Tony Stark

As the son of Howard Stark, Tony had known Alaric from a young age, with Alaric occasionally babysitting him during his childhood. When Alaric suddenly finds himself transported to the modern world, he's understandably shocked to see the once-young Tony all grown up and now a renowned genius and superhero. Despite the time gap, Tony welcomes Alaric with open arms, grateful for the familiar face from his past.

Steve Rogers

Like Alaric, Steve Rogers also finds himself displaced in time, albeit from a different era. As fellow "old-timers" in a modern world, Alaric and Steve share a special camaraderie born from their shared experiences and struggles. Alaric respects Steve as a symbol of unwavering courage and integrity, admiring his steadfast commitment to doing what's right no matter the cost. In turn, Steve sees in Alaric a kindred spirit, someone who understands the challenges of adapting to a new era while holding onto the values of the past.

Natasha Romanoff

Natasha, with her sharp wit and formidable skills, initially views Alaric with a mixture of curiosity and caution. As they work together on missions, Natasha comes to appreciate Alaric's gentlemanly demeanor and unwavering dedication to the cause. She respects his integrity and values his perspective, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of the modern world. Over time, they develop a strong bond built on mutual respect and trust, with Natasha often turning to Alaric as a confidante and ally.

Bruce Banner

Bruce Banner, the brilliant scientist plagued by his alter ego, the Hulk, finds a kindred spirit in Alaric Greenwood. Like Alaric, Bruce knows what it's like to feel out of place in the world, struggling to reconcile his past with his present reality. Despite their differences, Bruce admires Alaric's resilience and compassion, seeing in him a fellow seeker of truth and understanding. They bond over shared experiences and late-night conversations about science and philosophy, finding solace in each other's company amidst the chaos of their lives as Avengers.

Thor

Thor, with his larger-than-life presence and noble demeanor, initially sees Alaric as a curious anomaly from a distant past. However, as they fight side by side in battle and share tales of their respective homelands, Thor comes to appreciate Alaric's bravery and unwavering sense of honor. Their friendship blossoms as they exchange stories of valor and adventure, with Thor viewing Alaric as a worthy companion and ally in the ongoing struggle against evil.

Clint Barton

Clint Barton, the skilled marksman known as Hawkeye, forms a close bond with Alaric Greenwood based on their shared experiences as agents and their mutual respect for each other's abilities. Despite their different backgrounds, Clint and Alaric share a similar sense of humor and a penchant for mischief, often exchanging playful banter during downtime between missions. Clint sees in Alaric a kindred spirit, someone who understands the unique challenges of life as an Avenger and who always has his back in the heat of battle. Their friendship is forged in the fires of adversity, growing stronger with each passing adventure.

Fun facts:

Musical Talents: Despite his dedication to espionage, Alaric has a hidden talent for music. He's a skilled pianist and enjoys playing jazz tunes in his spare time, finding solace and joy in the melodies of his youth.

Gourmet Chef: Alaric is a surprisingly adept cook, specializing in classic 1970s cuisine with a modern twist. His signature dish is a hearty beef bourguignon, a recipe passed down from his mother, which he loves to prepare for his friends and teammates.

Vintage Fashion Enthusiast: With a keen eye for style, Alaric has a passion for vintage fashion from the 1970s. He's often seen sporting retro-inspired outfits, complete with wide-collar shirts, bell-bottom jeans, and suede jackets, adding a touch of old-school flair to his modern-day wardrobe.

Photographic Memory: Alaric possesses a photographic memory, allowing him to recall even the smallest details with remarkable accuracy. This skill comes in handy during missions, where his ability to remember faces, locations, and crucial information proves invaluable to the team.

Bookworm: Despite his adventurous lifestyle, Alaric is an avid reader and enjoys curling up with a good book whenever he gets the chance. His tastes are eclectic, ranging from classic spy novels to historical biographies, and he's always on the lookout for his next literary obsession.

Language Buff: Over the years, Alaric has picked up several languages during his travels and missions with SHIELD. He's fluent in French, Russian, and Mandarin, among others, making him a valuable asset in international operations and diplomatic negotiations.

Vintage Vinyl Collector: Alaric has a passion for music from the 1960s and 70s and is an avid collector of vintage vinyl records. His prized possession is a rare Beatles White Album, which he acquired during a mission in London.

Secret Poetry Enthusiast: Despite his tough exterior, Alaric has a soft spot for poetry and enjoys writing his own verses in his spare time. His favorite poets include Robert Frost and Maya Angelou, whose words inspire him to see beauty in the world around him.

hope you guys like him!

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[ijustkindalikebooks]

I don't know if I can say February was disappointing reading, cos I did read alot, I completed 32 books and most were pretty good, half of them all being either 4 or 5 star, but I also read books I was highly hoping to be good and then they were not.

I also think classic titles can be truly hit right sometimes and even some that you feel are similar just don't (take for example how I feel about Deerbrook and Under The Greenwood Tree, similar themes and settings, one I loved, one I had to prop my eyes open to finish).

One thing I will say that though some of these books I do suffer (and that is my choice) don't do that to yourself, if you are reading, do not suffer the book, I read these books cos I bought these books and want to read my shelves, but I'd definitely recommending going with the vibe and selecting something that will bring you hoy, this is not the year for choosing to suffer.

These are my favourite books of February!

Where The Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire - If I really need to read a book that I know will be five stars, I go to a Wayward Children series novella. These books are tiny worlds full of incredible settings and brilliant characters delivered in under 200 pages. This book sees one of the girls from the school go to Whitethorn an alternative and stricter school that gets the kids to forget their doors and move on and become 'normal' again. Brilliantly finished and not over the top in melodrama, I liked how these characters got their stories.

British Landmarks And Legends by Jo Woolf - An ARC I asked for after going to an art course that revolved around local folklore and legends, this book has been a handy book when it comes to finding something a little unusual. Covering a range of places from mythologised castles to bleeding rocks in creepy forests, this book covers an incredible of different places, be that known like Stonehenge or The Bleeding Stone of Lynn. Highly recommend this and the 'Fantasy: Realms Of Imagination' exhibit at the British Library which I believe has events around the UK currently.

Other books I enjoyed this Month:

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green - In my post-project for awesome haze, I knew I finally had to read this book and I really now need to read the second. A fantastic book on the power of social media and how we as humans can be heroic and flawed and messy, this book certainly delivers fantastic characters and funny moments that give you a glimmer of insight into the world today. I think April May is my favourite least-likeable character ever made.

Ask A Historian by Greg Jenner - Jenner was one of the authors who worked on Horrible Histories (the TV show, you know the one that gave you a thing on Dick Turpin, right? *leaves quietly*) and this book makes clear why. Informative, witty and smart, this book is a learning circle, never mind a curve. A range of fantastic questions, that does take in international figures (I find history books tend to be quite western focused) this book is a fun read.

What have you been reading in February? I'd love your recommendation and reviews!

Thanks again for reading!

Vee xo

[the-90s-music-colosseum]

To the anon who wrote fanfic, i see what you did there with the gingerale name... Grünwald is german and translates to Greenwood and Bräu is Brew in German. In breaking bad Hank Schrader brews his own Beer in his garage called Schraderbräu.

Omg, I suspected something was up with Grünwaldbräu but the obvious answer was right in front of us. The attention to detail is INSANE

[dear-indies]

Hello! could i ask for some parent face claims for the model "Florian Macek?" he's 27 and from Austria! tysm!

Cherry Jones (1956)

Melanie Griffith (1957)

Sharon Stone (1958)

Michelle Pfeiffer (1958)

Annette Bening (1958)

Michelle Fairley (1963)

Courteney Cox (1964)

Jodie Foster (1962)

Michelle Gomez (1966)

Lauren Graham (1967)

Jeri Ryan (1968)

Mädchen Amick (1970)

Melissa McCarthy (1970)

Kate Fleetwood (1972)

Amanda Peet (1972)

and:

Tom Hanks (1956)

Eric Roberts (1956)

Bruce Greenwood (1956)

Zeljko Ivanek (1957)

Ted McGinley (1958)

Henry Czerny (1959)

Dylan Baker (1959)

Michael J. Fox (1961) - has Parkinson's disease.

Daniel Craig (1968)

Jason Priestley (1969)

Jason Clarke (1969)

Anson Mount (1973)

Matthew Macfadyen (1974)

Jerry O'Connell (1974)

Here you go!

[cartrunkent]

Another story from my karoke gig.

A dude requested "Proud to be an American" by Lee Greenwood. I told him it's called "God Bless the U.S. A." ...he argued with me and wanted to make sure I knew I was wrong. Even though I showed him he as wrong because of the titles on the screen.

Unrelated to that to some extent, before singing the song revealed his Trump shirt.

Later he sang "I Like Big Butts" by Sir Mix-alot...but refused to sing a lot of the words because he's Christian.

He tried to request some Christian songs (which the program I use was a little lite on.) He then accused me of not being Christian enough, and of course, at this point I told him that I don't consider myself a Christian. "We need to change that." ...but we found something and he sang.

Then...we get to some Ricky Skaggs, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams Jr. ...and he spills beer on my laptop. He's apologetic....of course. But he tells me I shouldn't have let him put his beer on my table. He's right, I'm new at this so I haven't learned that lesson yet. I have now. He makes sure I know that if he does that again he wants me to punch him in the face.

Of course, he does it like 4 more times and I let him know but he gets mad because I'm not punching him in the face.

...before the last song, he brings in several people and asks to have a prayer huddle (away from me.) ...I'm sure I'm involved in the prayer in some way.

Then he proceeds to sing Piano Man...and add one more song that I've never heard of before called Hurricane.

So, I offer this as a story of a core Trump voter. Christian and violent, arguing about things that are provably wrong.

[jwood718]

Movie titles with typos:

Rouge One: Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) tries on some amazing new colors!

A Bride Too Far: an all star cast (Connery! Caine! O'Neal! Olivier!) find out just how hard it is to get married for the third or fourth time.

The Filth Element: Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) goes from taxi driver to waste technician.

The Borne Identity: Jason (Matt Damon) had to carry the driver's license of someone he didn't know.

Ocean's Elven: Danny Ocean (George Clooney) assembles a team of magical beings to do a daring heist.

The Trainsporter: Renton (Ewan McGregor) and Frank Martin (Jason Statham) move drugs in a very particular fashion and argue about it.

The Pots: Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks) and Kay Graham (Meryl Streep) ponder whether to publish secret recipes leaked by an anonymous insider.

White Knights: Kolya Rodchenko (Mikhail Baryshnikov) and Raymond Greenwood (Gregory Hines) dance through Medieval Russia.

[yourapple56-blog]

For those of you who despise Modern Day Trek ( or dreck ) here's a review of a wonderful fan production called Star Trek Continues that nails TOS in particular and Star Trek in general in a way that Paramount Plus and JJ Abrams couldn't even fathom!

ST:Continues also proves that TOS is NOT dated, as the same sensibilities works in the 2010s as well!

The only thing that New Trek ever got right was the portrayal of Captain Pike, as played by Bruce Greenwood in the Reboots and Anson Mount in Discovery!

Please, please please please check out ST:Continues if you are a fan of TOS!

You won't regret it!

The critical accolades and awards are well-deserved!

Even Tom Hanks himself raves about this show :D

[alexstorm]

Hahah imagine Alex being jealous of Jonny Greenwood, especially considering their relationship with Radiohead 🤭 and If PTA called Alex, he’d faint 🤭 first because he’s a great filmmaker second because Alex has said he was listening to a podcast interview with him so he’s a fan. I wonder what’s his favorite PTA film, probably Boogie Nights lol. Also if he had worked with better “filmmakers”, he definitely would’ve had some connections to the film industry. I mean Richard Ayoade isn’t really considered “Hollywood” so Alex should’ve made some connections through Arielle 😬🤭😂

Ey, don't diss Boogie Nights! That film is awesome!

And that was my point with the TV reference. He only made TV connections through Arielle. Maybe Tom Hanks through his son but he mainly met TV actors in that time.

Richard hasn't done any directing work since 2013. Not sure he even would call himself a director anymore.

[greensparty]

Stuff I’m Looking Forward to in March

We’re about to enter the final month of the first quarter of 2023. Crazy! In addition to Holi (March 8), Daylight Savings Time (March 12), St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), Ramadan (from March 22 to April 21) and Women’s History Month (March 1-31) here is what’s on my radar:

Movies:

Scream VI

I wasn’t that impressed with last year’s Scream (let’s call it Scream 5 as I hate this recent trend of sequels that have the same name as the original), but I’m cautiously optimistic that this new one will be better, in which the characters leave Woodsboro for NYC. My prediction is this will not be as good as Scream 1 and 2, but will be better than Friday the 13th Part VIII Jason Takes Manhattan. Opens 3/10. 

Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

Documentarian Morgan Neville (his doc Won’t You Be My Neighbor? was my #1 Doc of 2018) goes to Dublin following David Letterman joining U2′s Bono and The Edge on a concert performance in their home city. Sounds like the best episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman that never aired on Netflix: An icon interviewing icons in their city directed by an icon! Doc premieres on 3/17 on Disney+.

A Good Person

Zach Braff proved he was much more than an actor trying to direct with his excellent Garden State in 2004. Since then his directing has been hit or miss, but I’m hopeful about this new drama starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman opening 3/24.

Spinning Gold  

Timothy Scott Bogart, the son of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, wrote and directed this biopic about his dad. Even if this doesn’t live up to the premise, I’m sure the depiction of Kiss, Donna Summer and the Village People on this label is going to be interesting. Limited release on March 31.

Music:

The Smile Europe Live Recordings 2022

Last year’s debut album A Light for Attracting Attention from The Smile (the side project of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood) was my #1 Album of 2022. Now the band is releasing a limited edition live EP. Vinyl release on 3/10.

Lana Del Rey Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd

The 9th album from LDR is almost here. I out and out loved her albums Ultraviolence and Norman Fucking Rockwell! Here’s hoping this new album lives up to those masterpieces. Digital drops 3/10 and physical drops 3/24.

U2 Songs of Surrender

We haven’t had a new studio album from U2 since 2017. This new album is the band re-recording and re-interpreting 40 of their songs. While it’s not new music, I am exciting to hear how this group of 40+ years is going to re-do some of their songs. Album drops 3/17.

TV:

The Mandalorian (Disney+)

I was a big fan of the first two seasons of this Star Wars TV series that takes place 5 years after Episode 6 ( I named it my #3 TV Show of 2020). Season 3 premieres on 3/1.

Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) 

The sports comedy with Jason Sudeikis as an American coach to a U.K. soccer team lived up to the hype! Season 3 premieres on 3/15.

Lucky Hank (AMC)

Last month when I covered Hasty Pudding Theatrical of Harvard University’s Man of the Year ceremony for Bob Odenkirk at the press conference, he mentioned that he enjoys mixing it up, i.e. doing a comedy after a drama. If anyone can do that it’s Mr. Odenkirk. Last year was the series finale of Better Call Saul (which I named my #1 TV Show of 2022). Now Odenkirk is returning to AMC, the home of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, for this lighter series (or perhaps I should say lighter than Better Call Saul) about an English professor at an underfunded college who has a midlife crisis of sorts. Series premieres on 3/19.

Film Festivals:

Boston Underground Film Festival 

Boston’s film festival celebrating genre film is back. I’ve had the pleasure of covering this film festival since 2016! Fest returns to the Brattle Theatre (Cambridge, MA) from 3/22 to 3/26.

Awards Season:

Awards season is slowly winding down this month with WGA Awards on 3/5 and Academy Awards on 3/12.

In a Category all their own:

Shamrock Shakes!!!

I look forward to going to McDonalds every March for these minty shakes!

[the-90s-music-colosseum]

Gruncharov Cast so far:

Walter Heisenberg: Kurt Cobain

Skyler: Courtney Love

Walter Jr.: Rivers Cuomo

Holly: Frances Bean

Jesse: Layne Staley

Jane: Colin Greenwood

Marie: Jonny Greenwood

Hank: Mike Patton

Saul: Damon Albarn

Skinny Pete: Kim Gordon

Badger: Jerry Cantrell

Gretchen: Krist Novoselic

Elliott: Dave Grohl

Gustavo Fring: Thom Yorke

Tomas: Graham Coxon

Ted Beneke: Billy Corgan

Hector Salamanca: Alex James

The Salamanca twins: Noel + Liam Gallagher

Who still needs casting:

Mike:

Combo:

Gomey:

Krazy-8:

Emilio:

Tuco:

Andrea:

Brock (Andrea's kid):

Donald (Margolis):

Carmen:

Jake Pinkman:

Jesse's mom:

Jesse's dad:

Kathleen Hanna will either be cast as Tuco or Carmen. More castings wanted.

[thewatchau]

Settlements of House Marvin: Imforis

Most of the lore in the upcoming series will be edited compilations of dozens of posts from the last two years. While there are some minor new details sprinkled throughout, I’ve attempted to post significant new information in a “Watch AU Fun Fact” post so you don’t have to read all of these HUGE posts to find them.

Other Posts in this Series:

Minor Settlements of House Marvin: Sallabaile • Kiltieve • Imforis • Glasbaile • Forest Ruins

Posts Related to this Series:

Regional Capital: Monacoil • Watch Locations: Rúnach Hold Outpost

Related Series: House Marvin Masterlist

In This Post:

Summary

Name Origin

History

Layout

Trivia

Additional Art

Summary

Imforis is a booming town on the road between Monacoil and Rúnach Hold in House Marvin. It is home to the Greenwood family, mostly Nora, Breas, Hank and Ellie

Name Origin

The town was originally named Imeall Foraoise, which roughly translates to “forest border/fringe,” referencing its proximity to the Western Forest. It’s name has been shortened over time to “Imforis.”

History

Imforis started out as nothing more than a few scattered dwellings along the edge of the Western Forest, mostly home to sap harvesters, herb growers, foragers, beekeepers, etc. The town was not well-off at all.

However, when The Watch became active, Imforis started seeing a lot of traffic to and from the Rúnach Hold. Since then, while the population hasn’t boomed per se, the trade has. More amenities became available and the population has slowly increased.

Since much of Imforis's growth has come from the volunteer efforts of Watchers that pass through, many of which would later settle in this village long-term, this has created a culture largely in favor of The Watch and its actions.

Layout

Imforis is still small and spread out, especially when compared to other towns that have prospered since the founding of The Watch, but when compared to their past state, the growth is striking. There wasn’t even an inn until the Watch started passing through. Instead of traveling to another town to attend school (or be taught by their parents), the children of Imforis were built a schoolhouse. The doctor is also new; before now, villagers had to rely on a herbalist who knew the plants of the forest for their medical care, and if things took a turn for the worst, it was either the nearest town or pray.

Most houses have small vegetable patches and either keep chickens or hunt in the forest. A large farm sprang up even more recently and well, they’re trying, but the proximity to the Western Forest can have weird effects on the animals (a note, be careful with eggs).

Many of the houses along the forest edge were built in the Feadhainn Era, and a few have managed to maintain the old architecture. However, most of the buildings in Imforis are either imperfect reconstructions of their original forms, or else simply rebuilt with modern architecture.

Trivia

Imforis was created by tumblr user @theshapeshifter100​

Additional Art

Town layout, created by tumblr user @theshapeshifter100​

[theshapeshifter100]

Outpost

(Day 9 of @thewatchau‘s prompts)

The year Hank turned 22 was the year the Watch moved in.

There was an old Mage’s hold, further up the Rúnach river and less than a day’s ride from Imforis. No one really went there, no real need, and there was the old children’s story about the place being haunted.

Imforis was barely a village, definitely bordering on a hamlet. Everyone knew everyone. So when a stream of people came through out of nowhere, it caught attention.

Hank could hear them from his house. He and his mother were drying herbs, when the rumble of carts and chattering of voices could be heard all the way from the road.

He and his mother had shared a look, before Hank left the house and jogged down the track to the road. Well, calling it a road was laughable, just a slightly wider track.

“Hoy, a local!” called one of them, spotting Hank. He was easy to spot, being as tall as he was. “We’re on the right track to the Hold right?”

“Far as I know!” Hank hollered back.

“Great! Some folks be coming by river by the way!”

“Noted, thanks!” Hank paused for a bit, and had peered down at the long train that was slowly walking by. “What are you doing?”

“Fixing up the old Hold for the Watch!”

“That what?” it sounded familiar.

“That Watch! The organisation that’s going to look into the Enemy.”

Oh, yeah. The Enemy, who was currently hiding in the Western Forest right now. The forest they were currently backed onto. Hank didn’t like to think about that too much.

“Is that old place really good for that?!”

“That’s what we’re hoping!” that person had gone too far now to continue talking, and no one picked it up again.

Hank just, watched for a while, as horses pulling carts of stone and wood clopped by, and people carrying tools marched on. They were really going to do this.

Well their problem.

This continued on and off for the next few months, and finally, the rush downed down.

For about a week.

Then began a smaller trickle of people passing through town. Most would just go straight through, some would stop and look.

Most of them weren’t impressed. They’d look around the small market, some of the old buildings that were barely holding together, then look uninterested and leave.

Hank was not a man prone to anger, but every time he saw someone turn their nose at his home, he wanted to punch them. He would fold his arms on his stall selling herbs and feel his fingernails digging into his arms.

Then, again, things started to change. Someone he didn’t know wandered up to his stall, looking nervous.

“Er, hi,” they said, their accent more eastern than western. “Um, do you have a bakery?”

“’course, just down there, turn left. Got a loaf a’ bread sign. Can’t miss it,” Hank pointed them in the right direction, being of a reasonable sort.

“Ah, great! Thanks!” the newcomer grinned and walked off the same way Hank had pointed.

That newcomer kept coming back. Every market day.

“The Hold get’s crowded,” they explained. Frank was their name. “And I’m not a fighting type, just, some miller, you know?”

“What’s a miller doin’ joining the Watch?” Hank leaned on his stall, hands relaxed now.

“An army marches on its stomach my friend,” Frank shrugged. “Hoped to see if any of the bakers here would be willing to help out.”

To that Hank chuckled. “We have one baker, who deals with the whole village. She doesn’t have a lot of time.”

“Or an apprentice?”

“Yeah, but they’re busy too.”

“Shame,” Frank nodded to himself before changing the subject. “You know, some of these old buildings could really do with some work.”

“I know,” Hank sighed. “Ya don’t need to tell me. We try ta work on them every now and again. Probably the only reason they haven’t fallen down yet.”

“Well,” Frank leaned an elbow on the stall too, avoiding the carefully arranged bundles of herbs, “there were a bunch of folks from the Order of Stone that came, and a few other unaffiliated builders and carpenters that fixed the Hold up. Maybe we could get them to work on those buildings?”

Hank blew out his cheeks and raised his hands. “Not my place. I just sell herbs and help out where I can.”

“Oh come on Hank!” Frank shook his head. “I’ve only been here a few weeks and I can already see you’re a man who loves this place. And people can see that. People trust you around here.”

“They also know all my embarrassing childhood stories.”

“All the more reason to trust you,” Frank moved off the stand. “I’ve got to head back, but, think about it okay?”

“It’s not my decision to make!” Hank called after the miller as he left.

“You must know whose decision it is!” Frank called back.

Hank did. And she was stubborn.

He presented the idea to her though. Knocked on her door and told her of Frank’s offer.

“I’m not getting some weirdo from the Order of Stone to fix up those buildings!” she snapped. “They don’t understand these things.”

“Like what? They know stone, they know how to build things, they’ve been refurbishin’ the old Hold, how’s this any different?”

He knew the answer, and she gave to him.

“They’re not us.”

“If they had one of us with them then!”

“Are you volunteerin’ Hank Greenwood?” she asked with a raised eyebrow.

He paused. Both his siblings had left home. It was just him and his parents to look after the pigs and to grow, gather and dry herbs. Both of these could be labour intensive, and his parents… they weren’t old. They could manage without him for a little bit.

“I am, yes.”

Her eyebrow went higher. “Well then. Let me know how you get on,” and she closed the door.

When he next saw Frank he told the miller what happened, and then everything happened, very quickly.

It didn’t take long for the builders to arrive, and Hank found himself co-ordinating between the builders from the Order and the handyfolk of Imforis. He wasn’t cut out of this! He was simple man, he prided himself on it! He wasn’t meant for giving orders like this!

But, here he was, running back and forth and trying to deal with arguments as the builders critiqued the old repairs and the local handyfolk taking that as an insult. The architects wanted to change the old buildings and were angrily and loudly shot down. Sometimes, both sides were just far too stubborn, but they slowly got something out of it.

No builder had managed to replicate the old Feadhainn architecture, and that showed. They tried to repair the oldest buildings, to make them habitable again, but some of them were too far gone. Those ones were torn down and new, more modern buildings out in their place, mostly made of local wood.

Hank could feel the ripple of anger throughout Imforis when this happened, and the new building felt like an unwelcome growth. Something you’d go into the nearest market town to see a doctor about.

He could see it from his stall, and he just rested his head on his forearms.

“Erm, excuse me?”

He lifted his head up, feeling a bit too tired to be dealing with an unfamiliar customer today.

“Yes?” he answered. The woman standing before him was clearly not from here, with curly red hair, bright blue eyes and pale skin. “Can I help you?”

“Could you tell me about some of these herbs? I don’t recognise all of them,” she said. At least she was polite, made a nice change.

Hank blinked for a second, trying to get his brain to work. Thankfully, he had learnt most of these while he was learning to read.

He rattled off a few of the more unusual ones, and the woman folded her arms, thinking before buying a few bundles.

“You look tired,” she commented as she handed over the necessary coins. “Long day?”

“Long month,” he sighed.

“Wow,” she looked around, “lots of work going on. Got anything to do with that?”

“Everything to do with it.”

The woman winced in sympathy. “I can see. It’ll be over soon enough, you’ll see,” she smiled, and then held her hand out. “I’m Fiona Flannail.”

“Hank Greenwood,” he shook. “Don’t tell me you’re involved with this lot?”

“Me? Oh no, just someone, wandering around. I’ve actually got work at the bakery,” she pointed in the right direction. “That’s what the herbs are for.”

“Never seen anyone bake with these,” Hank noted.

“Me neither!” her grin was giddy. “That’s what’s exciting!”

Hank found himself smiling too, her glee infectious. “Well, I hope you stay around for a while Miss Flannail.”

“We’ll see Mr Greenwood,” she had this odd smile on her face, which in his tired state, Hank couldn’t quite place. “Well, I’d better get to work. I’ll see you next time!” she waved and disappeared to the bakery while Hank waved back.

Fiona had been right, the construction didn’t last too long. At least, not on the old buildings. One of the builders had built up some rapport in Imforis, so built themselves a house, and became the local carpenter. Meanwhile, more people trickled to and fro from the Hold, and not everyone liked being there.

From what Hank heard, it was like a Guard base, but bigger, and not everyone wanted to live in a barracks. In fact, some people just, liked Imforis.

More houses were built. A school was built, which was a first, most people sent their children to the nearest town for schooling. All the old houses were clustered around the forest edge, but new houses built up on the north and south sides, arcing around to an extended business hub. A doctor popped up, so now they didn’t just have a herbalist.

Sitting at his stall now, with his daughter working on her school work beside him, Hank marvelling at the whole thing. In 15 years Imforis had changed into something twice, three times the size of what it had been.

It all happened, he supposed, because the Watch decided that the old tower just north of them would be perfect. How strange, that one decision could affect so many people.

(Phew, that might be the longest one I’ve done so far! To date it, well the Watch was announced May 1599, so I imagine construction would begin not too long after that.

I actually messed with my own timeline here, because Fiona wasn’t originally going to show up until 1600/1601, but given that the timeline is mostly in my head it’s pretty fluid and subject to change. Also yes, Fiona is slighlty flirting with Hank)