#Wintersong Organization

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This is the first concepts of the 5 main characters of “Winter Song Organization” my original work that I’ve worked on for 5 years.  I’ll be posting more information about all these characters in the coming weeks but the basics is: Meg Featherly-  She/Her, Werewolf (The Leader)

Rebecca Adams- She/Her, Zombie (The Lancer)

Ru Flemings- They/Them, Giant/Human Hybrid (The Strong One)

Lucas Mcluck- He/Him, Deer Satyr (The Heart)

R0-B1N Duncan- She/Her, Android (The Smart One)

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🤠🎄🎁🐓Christmassy Fic Recs🐓🎁🎄🤠

Check the Top Gun Masterlist post for the latest updated version. 💕

Ao3 Authors: Acetonitril, Achillesheel, Alecjbi, AnadoraBlack, Chase_acow, Conny_the_destroyer, Crueltether, Cryinginthebronco, Dandeliondick, Davidbyrne, DecadentWorld, Earthangel_44, Emseebeans, Evansrogerskitten, Flyingfightingfishy, Ginnydear, Greatea, Greenstuff, Hangmanbradshaw, Haridwar, Imafriendlydalek, Infinitejaust, Juliabaggins, KarenFreitas19, KazanskIce, K0ralik, LadyLanera, Lemqnie, Lightwoodsisabelle, MadeItUp, Nickies_Nonsense, Nimuetheseawitch, Notchka88, OfTheDirewolves, Orphan_account, ReformedTsundere, Renai_chan, Sycamoretree, Viridimessorem, WaffleToaster, Writerofthelorde, Xo_em.

‼️Art Bonus‼️

Daggers X-Mas by Beezelarts

Dagger X-Mas Tree, Hangster Baking by Oidingus

Top Gun X-Mas Tree, Javynat X-Mas, Macheresin X-Mas by Themissingmango

gift. by crueltether {G}

The crew does Secret Santa. Jake just so happens to get Rooster as his gift partner.

The Christmas Bob outdid himself by AnadoraBlack {M}

Bob organizes a Secret Santa among the squad. Jake's nervous, because he's never had to gift anyone anything before. He's even more scared when faced with the gifts he receives. He shouldn't be either of those things...

cowboy, take me away by ginnydear {T}

jake has a cowboy hat he doesn't just let anyone wear. bradley takes that as a challenge.

We've had our share of tears, but now it's Christmas by JuliaBaggins {T}

Maverick hasn't really celebrated Christmas in years, and he isn't too much of a fan of it. It's a family holiday after all, one that always reminds him of the people he's lost, and one that he doesn't have anyone to spend it with. But maybe this year, he'll get some surprises at Christmas, and eventually realize just how very loved he is...

Must Have Been the Mistletoe by ReformedTsundere {G}

Bradley hadn't thought trying to arrange a fourteen-person Christmas party would be so hard. He supposes he should have known better, given the summer barbeque debacle a few months prior and the Thanksgiving disaster that had just happened at Ice and Mav's. Still, he'd been under some impression that the Christmas spirit would make the majority of his friends (his family, really) more manageable. By the fourth phone call in as many as two hours, Bradley is contemplating faking his death and having the entire thing called off.

Under the Christmas Lights by emseebeans {T}

On the night before Christmas, Bradley and Jake sit in front of the Christmas tree and make an important decision.

Wintersong by xo_em {T}

It had been noisy, this trip, in the best way. All of them gathered together up in the mountains for the holiday, forgoing their normal family obligations in order to nurture this small and fragile family that they’d chosen for themselves.

home for the holidays by alecjbi {E}

“Aren’t you going home?”   “I usually just stay with Javy and his brother and their family,” Jake explained. There was some sort of a sad look in his eye, something far away, like a fresh wound that had just started to scab over.  “Mav and Ice can take care of me,” he tried. Jake just stared at him, unimpressed. “You and Mav would kill each other within a week.” or-- jake takes care of bradley.

Santa, Baby by Renai_chan {E}

Jake puts on another costume for Bradley, and Bradley isn't quite sure about this one. On the one hand, Jake is sexy in all his forms. On the other hand, he's dressed as Santa.

Snowfall in San Diego by evansrogerskitten {E}

As much as Bradley dreaded facing Jake, he couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas gift.

snow on the beach (weird but fucking beautiful) by k0ralik {G}

Jake had always felt like a partridge in a pear tree – out of place. He just never felt like he really belonged. And then there came a man with the most beautiful brown eyes Jake has ever seen. He was tall and unruly, broad and composed, golden and vibrant. He was a dream. And Jake fell so quickly, so rapidly, like a plane that’d been shot down with no prior dogfight. Now, Jake belongs with him. And they are going to his family home for Christmas. Which is... terrifying, to say the least.

All Around the World is Sleeping by Renai_chan {E}

It's Christmas morning, and Bradley's feeling a bit frisky, despite Jake's firm insistence that it's five am, Bradley. Like, why?

I’ve got my love to keep me warm by lightwoodsisabelle {G}

It was one of the first things that Bradley learned about Jake after they leaned into the flirtation that had been brewing for years and started to date. Jake was, without fail, always cold. or: obligatory "jake is always cold" holiday fic

I’ll take my time (I’m not the forward thinker) by davidbyrne {T}

Bradley decides to pick first. He figures this way, he has a better chance of picking someone he actually knows, like Nat or Payback. He shoves his hand into the hat, mixing the slips of paper around and then clinging to one at random. For some reason, his heartbeat feels erratic as he unfolds it, as if he’s scared of the outcome. When he reads the call sign on the paper, he realizes his heart may be on to something. Hangman, it reads, in Rooster’s own blocky script.  Or Bradley gets Jake for secret Santa. Things spiral from there. 

I’ll Be Yours for Christmas (if only in my dreams) by greenstuff {E}

After the mission, Bradley tells Jake that his mom thinks they’re dating and, against his better judgement, Jake agrees to go along with it for Christmas. Shameless fake dating holiday fluff set in a world where Carole didn’t die but everything else in canon happened.

5 more nights of sleeping on my own (4 more days until you’re coming home) by Conny_the_destroyer {T}

The first Christmas spent together doesn't go as planned for Bradley and Jake.

Let it snow by AnadoraBlack {T}

Bradley should really have listened to that weather forecast. Alas, he's an idiot, so he didn't, and now, he's trapped in his appartment on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, so is his neighbour...

we met in the winter (and we fell in love) by haridwar {T}

Merry Flocking Christmas by LadyLanera {T}

Christmas Miracles come in many forms. Sometimes that comes in the form of your daughter waking on Christmas Day from being unconscious for two months. In other forms, it's your wingman of almost 35 years rising from the dead. What do you do if you're Maverick Mitchell and this happens? Well, you obviously take everyone on a real Christmas vacation of course. In other words, Ice LIVES again and chaos ensues.

A Hallmark Hangster Christmas by infinitejaust {T}

Bradley Bradshaw hates Christmas and he hates small towns. He especially hates that this year, he’s going to have to spend Christmas in a small town. A cutesy one, with all sorts of annoyingly festive Christmas traditions. Jake Seresin loves Christmas. He has a Christmas sweater for every day of December. He loves life in a small town. He's not about to befriend a big city Scrooge. The townspeople of Alta Pistola, Colorado, have plans for both of them.

I'll Be Home for Christmas (And I'll be Making it Your Problem) by ReformedTsundere {T}

Javy is scrolling past their local college's "Personals" page, seeing if they can find students they know enough to make harmless jokes at, when an apparent ad stops them both. Rent-A-Boyfriend Need someone to take home for the holidays? Not looking forward to being sat around the table and made to play nice? I'm a 26-year-old Navy brat with more piercings, tattoos, and trauma than sense. Polisci and Engineering double major who is running on caffeine (but can make it seem like I've got a drug problem). I ride a motorcycle for fun, have what can only be described as a "pornstache," and am unapologetically queer. I can and will, without trying, make any conservative parent wish they'd never picked up the phone to make you come home and have a blast doing it.

A Boyfriend for Christmas by dandeliondick {E}

Ice left Bradley a cabin in need of some TLC, but Rooster can fix a car but not a kitchen cabinet. Jake "Hangman" Seresin has finally given up the asshole act and his fight against how lovable Bradley is. So Jake flies out to help a sentimental bird fix up a cabin in a small town in Colorado near Christmas....nothing will happen...right?

It’s a Marshmallow World in the Winter by Earthangel_44 {E}

Jake gets snowed in with Bradley for a week and gets more then he bargains for.

Dreamhouse by emseebeans {T}

On the night before Christmas, there's one only gift left to put together before Bradley and Jake are ready for the big day.

help to make the season bright by achillesheel {G}

Jake spends his first Christmas celebration with Dagger Crew — and, technically, his first Christmas with Bradley. In between the usual Dagger Crew dynamics and newfound Christmas traditions, Jake and Bradley are left to figure out where they stand with each other (even if they can’t discuss their feelings to save their lives).

Kiss Me When We Hit The Hard Deck by Writerofthelorde {T}

Hangman and Coyote put mistletoe in the doorway of the Hard Deck. Jake is trying to get kissed by Bradley, but he hadn't anticipated a certain Captain and a certain Admiral to find themselves underneath it too... Ice decides this is the perfect moment to tell the others about their relationship and happily kisses him right in that doorway.

sweet dreams of holly and ribbon (mistakes are forgiven) by cryinginthebronco {E}

It’s nearly 7:30 p.m. when Bradley pulls up in front of Javy’s house. He’s already late to the Christmas party that started over an hour ago, so he doesn’t waste any time before turning off the engine. He’s out of the vehicle and at the front door before the car door even slams shut. After ringing the doorbell, he stuffs his hands in the pockets of his jeans, waiting for someone to let him in. or Jake wears a dress, and Bradley loses his mind or sexy santa dress fic

He's My Sugar Cookie Kind of Sweetness by Renai_chan {T}

Jake and Elise bake cookies and turn their kitchen into a huge mess. Luckily, Bradley is there to help them clean up after.

It Takes Three (Steps) by Writerofthelorde {G}

Maverick wants an excuse to kiss his Iceman at the navy base and asks Hangman for help hanging mistletoe around the base. And not just a branch or two but more like twenty. or forty. He wants to kiss /and/ annoy the love of his life. Because of course he does. Jake asks Bradley to help them and he tries to get a chance to kiss him. It's quite disastrous.

I Gave You My Heart by Renai_chan {G}

Jake gives Bradley a present.

Gonna Make Your Home My Bed and Heart by ReformedTsundere {E}

Jake's stomach hurts, his eyes are watering, and there's an ache in his jaw as he holds a hand over his mouth, trying his hardest to stifle the donkey-like laughter spilling out of him. He'd had to push himself away from the table when doubling over was impossible to stop, and can feel, even as echoing laughter surrounds him, Bradley's hard stare. When Jake manages to open his eyes, looking up as he wipes the tears from them, the brunet is glaring.

The Twelve Days of Leave by orphan_account

The Twelve Days of Leave {T}

When Bradley made plans to meet his godfather for the holidays, the last thing he expected was to get marooned in an airport en route... When Jake had to rush home for a family emergency, the last thing he expected was to run into a fellow fighter pilot on the way... Now that the two former-rivals had joined up to spend Christmas in Jake's home town, would unexpected sparks fly? Or would they crash and burn? :::OR::: A fun, fluffy holiday romp with a pinch of angst, a dash of cheer, and a sprig of holly, all wrapped in a big red bow.

The Bonus Day of Leave {E}

Bonus smut shot for my holiday story, The Twelve Days of Leave. Highly recommend reading that first. :::OR::: "But the man’s completely unexpected appearance wasn’t what stopped Rooster dead in his tracks.  No, it was the fact that Jake was standing there in a Santa hat, red velvet thong, and… nothing else. “Merry Christmas, baby,” the blond smiled lasciviously. Eyes trailing down that perfectly sculpted torso of their own volition, Bradley found himself lost for words. Jake’s smile widened.  “What, the Rooster not gonna crow for me?” His gaze never leaving the other man’s semi-nakedness, Bradley mindlessly quipped back, “Baby, I gotta feeling I’m about to crow for you all night long.”"

New Beginnings by Nickies_Nonsense {G}

Bradley swallowed hard, “do you think I can do this?” he whispered. Slider’s hand landed on his shoulder, giving him a reassuring squeeze. “Never doubted you for a second kiddo,” he said. —— Or, being a new Dad is HARD. Good thing Bradley’s husband Jake is there along with the dozen other aviators they call grandparents. Fluff, cuddling, and dubious child-raising follow.

that little farm where every wish comes true by hangmanbradshaw {E}

Jake's only wish that holiday season was simple- to keep his family christmas tree farm. He never expected that wish would be granted via a man with deep pockets, an amused smile, and commitment issues a mile wide. He never expected to like him. He definitely never expected to love him. Hell, he never expected Bradley Bradshaw. Or Hallmark Christmas Movie but make it sugar (daddy) and spice and everything nice.

The Christmas Wedding Date by imafriendlydalek {E}

Bradley knows it’s a terrible idea, even as he’s agreeing to it. Sure, things between him and Jake are better now since the mission, but the bar for that was so low it was practically on the ground. Just because things are “better,” just because Hangman saved his life, just because they had a long talk about what happened in the past—a talk that maybe ended with some rather hurried but incredibly satisfying blowjobs in a bunk on an aircraft carrier and them then texting each other all of twice before today—doesn’t mean that this is a good idea. Spending a whole long weekend together, over Christmas no less? At Jake’s sister’s wedding? Pretending to be his boyfriend? A terrible idea. Still, Bradley has been known for making ill-advised decisions when it comes to one Jacob Seresin, and today is no different. “Yeah, alright,” he hears himself say. Can even hear the smile on his face. “Guess I should iron my suit, huh?” It earns him a laugh from Jake, gravelly and delighted. “Oh no, darlin’. This is an event for dress blues.”

lightning strikes every time he moves by hangmanbradshaw {E}

Jake does not have a crush on Bradley fucking Bradshaw (he totally doesn't, shut up Javy), he doesn't want to be dragged along on this trip, and he definitely doesn't want to room with said pain in his ass/newfound almost friend. He buried all that shit long ago, but when Bradley asks if he'll teach him about sleeping with guys, he can't resist the challenge. Turns out no one had ever stuck, but Bradley Bradshaw is unshakeable. Or, About to be formed into a permanent squadron, the daggers take a group trip to a cabin in the mountains to enjoy some skiing and festive decorations. An unexpected blizzard unearths a crush that ends up being so much more, and Jake never thought he'd be writing both a complaint and thank you letter to Triple A.

Clueless Christmas by sycamoretree {M}

Christmas draws near after the Dagger mission. While everyone heads home, Bradley chooses to work at Top Gun instead of celebrating Christmas. Jake finds out and decides to stay and in secret bring Christmas spirit into his life.

miles to go before I sleep by lemqnie {E}

Five cold winters between Jake and Bradley and one warm Christmas. or Jake and Bradley's relationship through the years.

Know Better by chase_acow {E}

“You can come, but I am not fucking you in my mom’s home,” Jake said, leaning into his stern voice. He’d learned enough about how to wrangle the older man in the last couple of months to know he had to start out solid and then stick to his guns. “And we don’t have time to fool around now. So repack, and you’d better pick at least one shirt that isn’t going to blind everyone with the print.” Bradley smirked, and Jake should have known better.

santa, can't you hear me? by hangmanbradshaw {E}

Jake Seresin didn't want to live the lyrics of Last Christmas, but in the aftermath of a breakup, he finds himself meeting someone different, someone maybe even special, in the form of a reporter sent to do a profile on him. Bradley Bradshaw wasn't what he expected, but maybe that's a good thing. The rest, well, he can honestly say he never saw it coming.

The Present by DecadentWorld {T}

Not too long after the mission, a Secret Santa game among the Daggers is on. Such a jovial event, it should be. All of it. The process of choosing, the giving, the reaction. Jake begs to differ.

my love life waits for me by davidbyrne {T}

Jake’s been a Chemistry teacher at Winthrop Preparatory Academy for more than three years and has, so far, avoided holding over, the dreaded duty of having to stay over the holiday break to watch the kids who aren’t going home. It’s a two-teacher job, and in Jake’s experience, it’s always been Bradshaw and some other poor sap. Jake had been promised it wouldn’t be his year. He has plane tickets, family plans, and his mother’s pecan pie sitting on a kitchen counter in wonderful, warm Houston. And now he’s gonna have to stay trapped in this snowy hellscape with a bunch of obnoxious kids and Bradley fucking Bradshaw. or jake and bradley are two teachers at a boarding school, forced to spend the holiday season together

Christmas is what you bake it by nimuetheseawitch {T}

“Hey honeybuns, whatchya making?” Jake planted a kiss on his shoulder before hooking his chin over it to take a look at the gingerbread. Bradley only stiffened in surprise for a moment before practically melting into Jake’s arms. Jake could feel his grin where their faces touched. “Well, sweet cheeks, what does it look like?” “It looks like you’re making enough gingerbread to both house and feed an army.” Bradley laughed at that. “You think you’re up for helping me out?” “I’ll make the best gingerbread house you’ve ever seen.”

Santa baby by KarenFreitas19 {E}

Bradley is sitting in the armchair dressed as Santa Claus. Well, more or less, he wears red pants, boots and the hat, but his shirt is unbuttoned and he doesn't have a beard.

Home for the Holidays by Nickies_Nonsense {G}

“Well let me know if you need a ride anywhere,” Rooster said. Jake did not think he was serious. “For real?” he asked, shoving the note of hope back down his own throat, “I might need to take you up on that like..soon.” Rooster gave him a little smile, “I mean it, it’s the season of giving and all that bullshit,” he drawled. “Plus you got me coffee so I owe you.” Or, how Jake and Bradley got back together just in time for the holidays with the help of one broken car, a scheming Maverick, and the spirit of Christmas to guide them. Featuring lots of Jake questioning his life decisions, his ideals, and why Bradley needs to consume unreasonable amounts of sugary coffee everyday.

if you need a friend by acetonitril {G}

The Dagger squad reunite at the Christmas market. Things Jake says: "I want to watch them light the Christmas tree." Things Bradley says: "I want to have Jake's children." A silly story about a lost child.

Being your something (for Christmas) by WaffleToaster {E}

It all started because of a damn Christmas sweater. Bradley's pretty sure there's some underlying motive behind all this, all he wants to do is to survive the party, but Jake ends up making everything ten times worse than it actually is. So what can he do other than defend his pride? Throw in some alcohol, some stupid questions and some shameless behaviour and just maybe.. maybe, he'll admit that he's actually having fun. And maybe he'll also admit that he's kind of hoping for something more..

all I want (is you) by OfTheDirewolves {T}

A text message sends Bradley Bradshaw reeling and makes him have some very needed realizations. Will he finally get the courage to make a move? & will the man he loves reciprocate?

Kissin' by the Mistletoe (until we get it right) by MadeItUp, Notchka88 {T}

Penny’s Christmas Party is an annual tradition. It's invite only, and the entry requirement is a dish for the potluck, an ornament for the tree, or ten bucks for the tip jar. All Jake has to do is put in an appearance and then he can leave. But leaving the Hard Deck soon proves more challenging than Jake was expecting. If only he could figure out who is the right person to kiss under the mistletoe...

Make the Yuletide Gay by imafriendlydalek {G}

Mav is looking over Ice’s left shoulder, toward Seresin and Bradshaw, as he says, “The kids seem to be getting along. Is this your doing?” Ice smiles down at him, and maybe it’s just the holidays, or the champagne, or it’s because his doctors recently declared him cancer-free, or because Maverick has finally moved in officially now that he has come to terms with not flying anymore. Whatever it is, it’s making Ice’s heart feel like it could burst with how inordinately fond he is of this man. “I was barely involved. All I did was give them a little nudge out the door.” Mav arches an eyebrow. “Sure thing, Gandalf.” *** Hangman and Rooster, as observed by Iceman, with a special appearance by Bob, a facetious yet observant little shit.

Family Cabin by viridimessorem {T}

If you'd told Jake in October of 2018 that he'd, in the future, end up introducing Bradley Bradshaw to his family as his boyfriend, he'd have, for one, punched you, for another, laughed his ass off because that would never happen. And yet, it had.

Resting Grinch Face by chase_acow {M}

If anyone were to ask Bradley if he felt the holiday spirit, he’d say sure. After all, his bruises had faded to green and his newer scars were finally a dull red. His santa hat cocked jauntily on his head as he played the piano. There was a twink dressed as an elf cuddled up on his left, and on his right an over-sized mug of spiked eggnog. What more did a man need for the holidays?

let's make christmas merry, baby by davidbyrne {T}

Bradley stares at it for so long that the man in front of the counter clears his throat in annoyance. He blinks back to himself, looking up at the man dressed in business casual and sporting an annoyed look. “Sorry, you want me to wrap this?” “Yes,” the man says, exasperated. “That’s why I’m at the gift-wrapping station.” Or 4 times jake brings something ridiculous for bradley to wrap and one time he brings himself

my heart is a christmas tree farm by greatea {E}

It's not like going to your ex-boyfriend's family Christmas while pretending to still be dating is a common favor to be asked for. But he did agree to this, when Jake phoned him up. It hadn't even taken much convincing. First, Jake had expected an immediate no when he called Bradley one Thursday evening. That didn't come. After Jake explained the situation, Bradley had said that he'd think about it. He called back an hour later. Jake's unsure what he would have done if Bradley had said no. Called his mom back and said, "Hey, do you remember when you asked me if I was bringing my boyfriend Bradley to Christmas this year, and I said yes? Yeah, we broke up two months ago and I lied for no reason"? - or the one with the fake dating

All I want (for Christmas) by KazanskIce {M}

“It’s… almost midnight,” Jake stutters, hoping that his time estimation is right. It’s been a couple of hours since the start of the party and he hasn’t been checking his watch. “What about it?” “You know what they say… about kissing someone at midnight.” Bradley laughs shortly, but it doesn’t seem like he’s trying to be mean. When he stops, his eyes return to Jake. “Yeah, I know. Doesn’t matter, because it’s not New Year’s Eve,” he says. He’s either not getting the point or purposely trying to throw Jake off.

Happy Holidays, from the Bradshaw-Seresins by flyingfightingfishy {T}

Bradley and Jake send out a Christmas card every year, and this year the Daggers have made it into the address book. Too bad most of them didn't even know that Bradley and Jake were married! Confused doesn't even begin to cover it.

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Rating: 3/5

Book Blurb: Sailor Moon meets Cinder in Guardians of Dawn: Zhara, the start of a new, richly imagined fantasy series from S. Jae-Jones, the New York Times bestselling author of Wintersong. Magic flickers. Love flames. Chaos reigns.

Magic is forbidden throughout the Morning Realms. Magicians are called an abomination, and blamed for the plague of monsters that razed the land twenty years before.

Jin Zhara already had enough to worry about—appeasing her stepmother’s cruel whims, looking after her blind younger sister, and keeping her own magical gifts under control—without having to deal with rumors of monsters re-emerging in the marsh. But when a chance encounter with an easily flustered young man named Han brings her into contact with a secret magical liberation organization called the Guardians of Dawn, Zhara realizes there may be more to these rumors than she thought. A mysterious plague is corrupting the magicians of Zanhei and transforming them into monsters, and the Guardians of Dawn believe a demon is responsible.

In order to restore harmony and bring peace to the world, Zhara must discover the elemental warrior within, lest the balance between order and chaos is lost forever.

Review:

In a world where magic is forbidden a girl trying to appease her mother's cruel whims and protect her blind younger sister all the while keeping her own magical gifts hidden suddenly finds herself on an journey like no other from facing off against monsters, going on dates with a charming man who just happens to be the prince, and finding her own worth. Jin Zhara has had a difficult life, from dealing with the grief of losing her parents to living with an abusive stepmother and working to make ends meet all the while taking cate of a blind younger sister that she might have accidentally blinded when she couldn't control her own magic, did I mention that she has magic that is strictly forbidden from and could have her executed if anyone finds out? The only thing that Zhara does find happiness in is a romance book series that she's been trying to get her hands on. She has a chance encounter with a handsome young man named Han who gets her in contact a secret magical liberation organization called the Guardians of Dawn. Soon Zhara finds herself awakening powers she never knew she had and facing off against demons that have begun plaguing the city. This is the first book in the series. This was a mixture of Cinderella meets Sailor moon and it was a fun read. The romance was cute and both Zhara and Han were an overall cute couple. The magic, demons, and such were a unique part of the story and the conclusion leaves off in a nice way to start the beginning of the second book.

*Spoilers: Zhara finds out she is the Guardian of Fire and she successfully faces off against a corrupt politician who was possessed by a demon. Han reveals his identity as the prince and both Zhara and him confess their feelings for each other and when the battle is over they decide to go off together to warn other guardians that the demons have awaken and are on the loose. Yulana, the princess that was suppose to marry Han is actually a lesbian and is also the guardian of Wind and can astral project (she is interested in the courtesan Jiyi who knows about magic and was helping Zhara).

*Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

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Looking for Contact

General Information

FULL NAME: Riize Wintersong

NICKNAME(S): Nine

TITLE(S): None

AGE: ~250

BIRTHDAY: August 30th

RACE: Void-Mutated Kaldorei

GENDER: Transgender Woman

ORIENTATION: Pansexual

MARITAL STATUS: Married

Physical Appearance

HAIR: Delft blue

EYES: Void purple

HEIGHT: 7′ 0″

BUILD: Lean-cut beef

DISTINGUISHING MARKS:

Bullet wound on left shoulder

Ritual scars on each palm

TATTOOS:

Eye of C’thun on forehead

Arms, shoulders, and neck are wrapped by tendrils with Shath’Yar rites written within

Full back mural of an eye blotting out the sun

PIERCINGS:

Three obsidian studs in each ear

Two obsidian bars in the bridge of her nose

COMMON ACCESSORIES:

Two wedding rings

WEAPON(S) AND EQUIPMENT:

Black glass athame. The blade has the words ‘Fear not the task ahead’ engraved in Shath’Yar.

Two curved combat knives.

Personal Information

PROFESSION(S): Seaman (formerly), cultist (arguably formerly), tinkerer, consultant

HOBBIES: Exploring the shores, metalworking, fitness, violin

SKILL(S): Trained in Alliance Military combat drill for hand-to-hand, knife fighting, and rifles. Can channel the Void, both through ritual and power words. Apprentice-level engineer.

LANGUAGE(S): Common, Darnassian, Shath’Yar

RESIDENCE: Currently on the road

BIRTHPLACE: Darkshore

RELIGION: Grew up worshiping Elune. Chose to worship C’thun. Whether or not she still is comes down to personal interpretation.

Relationships

SPOUSES: Aurelia Voidsong and Joskinar Soulshread

CHILDREN: None.

PARENTS:

Sallean Wintersong. Father (died at the Burning of Teldrassil)

Lanrei Wintersong. Mother (died at the Burning of Teldrassil)

SIBLINGS:

None

OTHER RELATIVES:

None(?)

PETS/COMPANIONS/FAMILIARS:

King (Crab) (Not a king crab)

Traits & Characteristics

•extroverted / introverted / in between.

•disorganized / organized / in between.

•close minded / open-minded / in between.

•easygoing / anxious / in between.

•disagreeable / agreeable / in between.

•cautious / reckless / in between.

•patient / impatient / in between.

•outspoken / reserved / in between.

•leader / follower / in between.

•empathetic / indifferent / in between.

•optimistic / pessimistic / in between.

•traditional / modern / in between.

•hard-working / lazy / in between.

•cultured / uncultured / in between.

•loyal / disloyal / unknown / in between.

•assertive / timid / in between

Habits & Vices

SMOKING:  never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

Other / OOC

FACECLAIM(S): None

VOICE CLAIM(S): Tara Platt

ALIGNMENT: Neutral

NAME PRONUNCIATION: Rise

IN GAME NAME: Riize -WrA Alliance

ALT CODES: None.

RP HOOKS:

Rumors & Secrets: Riize carries with her the legacy of a sect of Void-worship that has been dead for some time. Her appearance in Stormwind City recently has circulated rumors of ‘another’ Void cleric who has taken up the same headdress as one who had previously walked the city.

Blackmarket Craftsman: Sometimes you need a gun made and don’t want questions or a paper trail. Sometimes you need a bomb. Sometimes you need a mechanized turret. When you need it on the down-low, Riize’s name might come up.

Recurring Ally: There has been a number of organizations that have had Riize’s help in one form or another. When your local Light priest says that the answer is either exorcism or purge, you go to Riize for a second opinion on Void-problems.

OTHER:

Can do either IG or Discord

Mostly looking for connections and structure RPs. I don’t do a lot of walk-up or hanging out in-game anymore. If I’m logged in, I am either in a scene or doing Content™

Up for most RP themes but consider ERP and relationships off limits

Nazis and TERFs fuck off

[aliteraryprincess]

3 and 13 please and thank you?

Thank you!

3. How do you organize your bookshelves?

By genre and then by author last name.

13. Pick a book you would adapt for the screen, given unlimited budget and creative freedom. 

Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones. It would be such a gorgeous film, especially if done right. And it would be, of course, since I would be doing it haha.

[sunnymegatron]

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[aninlovenymphe]

It Only Rains in December, Never Snows

✳ Beauty: Dark lip gloss. Light blush. Peppermint lip balm. Brown eyeshadow. Moisturiser. Merlot colored nail polish. Braided hair. Claw clips. Thin foundation. Brow brushes. Matte lipsticks. Loose curls. Light frizz.

✳ Fashion: Soft scarves. Nightgowns. Block heels. Black belts. Brown leather boots. Tear drop earrings. Grey stockings. Hair ribbons. Maroon sweaters. Oxfords. Cowl necklines. Washed out jeans. Ankle length skirts. Bell sleeves. Chelsea collars. Embroidered hems. Teacup shoes.

✳ Food: Chocolate cake. Raspberries. Snicker doodles. Caramels. White chocolate. Mandarins. Black tea. Peppermints. Candied ginger. Stews. Pasta alfredo. Braided donuts. Roasted chicken. Vanilla milk. Black coffee. White tea. Cinnamon toast.

✳ Writers: Margaret Atwood. Mary Shelley. Virginia Woolf. Dylan Thomas. Lang Leav. V. E Schwab. The Bronte Sisters. Philip K. Dick. Marya Zaturenska. Leo Tolstoy. Sade Andria Zabala. Neil Gaiman. Carlos Ruis Zafon.

✳ Activities: Baking cookies. Knitting. Cleaning the yard. Quilting. Watercolors. Taking inventory. Writing cards. Cleaning dressers. Cooking soups. Buying a new umbrella. Dusting picture frames. Writing in a journal. Throwing away old receipts. Organizing the bookshelf. Making coffee. Walking the dog. Keeping the shades closed. Watching old movies. Finding random socks. Mopping up mud.

✳ Books: Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Macbeth by William Shakespeare. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones.

✳ Movies: La Belle et La Bête (2014). The Shape of Water. A Royal Affair. Black Swan. The Prestige. The Imitation Game. Jane Eyre (2011). Prisoners. Pan's Labyrinth. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. In the Mood For Love. Anna Karenina. Mary Poppins.

✳ Flowers: Primroses. Snowdrops. Pansies. Hellebornes. Viburnums. Winter flowering cherry. Irises. Jasmine. Violas.

✳ Music: Ceremonials by Florence + the Machine. Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky. If You Leave by Daughter. All My Demons Greet Me as Friends by Aurora. The Theory of Everything by Johanns Johannson. Vespertine by Bjork. I Speak Because I Can by Laura Marling. Unknown Rooms by Chelsea Wolfe. W.E by Abel Korzeniowski. Believe by Emile Pandolfi.

✳ Scents: Cinnamon. Mint. Ginger. Evergreen. Winterberry. Merlot. Wood smoke. Pine. Pecan. Nutmeg. Thyme.

[opiaismarchive]

No, no, no. Don’t push me away. Light my fire. Make me burn. ( For Jeremiah )

WINTERSONG MEME / / accepting 

ft. NIMUE // @nimueries   

he  holds  his  head  on  his  hands , tiny droplets of sweat cascading down his front head, skin almost blazing to the touch. 

the ancient pipe organ’s song echoes through the tall walls of the cathedral, the tempo reverberating against the wooden structure of the confessional in perfect rhythm with his frantic heart. he catches the sunset lights playing on the golden of her hair through the latticed panel separating them – what little he can catch from the holes on the only barrier between them.

the heavens cast a halo upon her head, mocking him, he’s sure. 

❛  nimue…  ❜

he can’t help but savor her name on his lips. the good father catches her eyes in the small panels of the confessional and a small, slow smile forms on full lips – despite the painful, ruthless tugs at his heartstrings, it is still only for her. 

❛  will you not have mercy on me ? on my pitiful soul ? I am no stronger than any other person outside these walls.  ❜

he says it with half a laughter, amused perhaps at the begging tune of his own words. jeremiah is a sensible man. a reasonable man. a composed man. but he is also just a man. and though he was taught endlessly to advert temptation with the grace of a dancer and the strength of a warrior, all he wants now is to burn his own hands for the dreams tormenting his mind day and night. 

if only, if only, if only…

❛  don’t do this to me – don’t ask me that. please. can’t you see what you do to me? can’t you see I am not… I can’t — ❜ a fist hits the panels to his side, the thud deafening in the rare silent reigning his church.  mass was over. the whispers will travel soon, and so he takes in a breath to bring some peace to his soul – willfully breathing in the soft, unmistakable, scent of the sea before a storm. 

❛  tonight… we will talk, tonight.  ❜ 

father jeremiah has always preached compassion for adam and eve; temptation is so sweet and lovely, and almost inevitable. he forgives them even if by their weakness, all souls have been forever cursed to want  and  want  and  want. 

[lounabug]

“I organized my papers and began work on the second movement of the Wedding Night Sonata, the adagio.

You are the monster I claim, mein Herr.”

                                                      ***************

Okay, so I drew Liesl and Der Erlkönig from @sjaejoneswriter Wintersong because I am absolute Goblin King trash and also because I am in love with the way Liesl’s character was written! If you’re a YA reader, with a “small” thing for smexy goblin men, then I seriously suggest you check this book out!

Also, Der Erlkönig is fulfilling all of young me’s David Bowie fantasies and I am beyond here for it.

[bookcoversalt]

what do you think of the cover of Girls Made of Snow and Glass? bc i think it's pretty boring but people keep saying it's rly good? idk it doesn't even look YA to me. do you think there's something special here that i'm just not seeing?

ok i am not unbaised because Melissa Bashardoust is a lowkey internet buddy of mine (and also i’m INSANELY EXCITED TO READ IT AHHHHHHHHH) but I really like it. I was surprised by how starkly minimal it is when they first released it, and yes, the result is that it doesn’t look YA, but as a book with major crossover appeal (and also with the job of visually differentiating itself from the eight billion other YA fairytale retellings) I don’t think that’s a bad thing.

Age bracket-signaling aside, though, GMSG is a masterclass in relatively minimalist cover design. Designing minimally is harder than designing something more complicated, because you have to be in complete command of every single detail and this just! nails it! the typography is super simple but everything is perfect; the spacing, balance, hierarchy, the slight interest you get from “of” and “and” being in italics, the type pairing with the sans-serif author name. There’s no unnecessary textures or effects to bog it down; the designer knew what they were doing and were confident that that was enough, and that confidence and skill comes though. (it also comes through in the fact that there’s not a drop shadow on “snow and glass”-- a lesser designer/ anyone who works at harpercollins might have been temped to put one to help it stand out from the icicles, but we don’t need it.) The imagery of the icicles provides organic detail in contrast to the simple letterforms (and is placed a lot less randomly than it looks; tangents are being very carefully avoided) and that combined with the stark black and white makes the mood of the cover bleak and cold without, as we have discussed before re: the covers of Wintersong and Stealing Snow, stamping snowflakes and sparkles on everything. I have it on good authority that this is appropriate re: the book’s contents.

So yeah, i mean, if you think it’s boring, liking minimal design is a matter of personal taste, but I think it’s pretty close to flawless on a technical level. And it may not be a very YA cover, but I’m all for variation in the market + increased ability for booksellers to handsell to adults.

but regardless of what you all think of the cover, IT’S A FEMINIST SNOW WHITE RETELLING WITH A F/F ROMANCE, THE FIRST CHAPTER’S AMAZING, NPR COVERED IT, HERE IT IS ON AMAZON AND GOODREADS, AND IT COMES OUT ON TUESDAY SO EVERYBODY GET HYPE

[sunspireport]

IC/OOC Bylaws of Sunspire Port

What is Sunspire Port

Sunspire Port is a trade town on the southwest edges of Quel’thalas. It is made up of primarily low born elves seeking an escape from the judgement of Silvermoon’s aristocracy. Not governed by a single individual, the town is propelled forward through commerce both of legal and illegal varieties and those both citizen and guest adhere to a series of known, but not posted, governing codes.

Under a veil of authenticity, Sunspire Port is a well documented and licensed place of legal trade. These documents may be found in The Silvermoon Registry. However, the miniscule size of Sunspire Port and its povertous appearance makes it an undesirable place to the noble community of Silvermoon. At present, the port operates freely, without annexation or taxation.

Sunspire is not without its notable figureheads. While all captains, crew, proprietors, vendors, dockworkers, citizens and others share equal voice and share in the present and future of the Port town, the Trade Lord of Sunspire and its Purveyor are equally the face of the freeman’s port and the voice. Benefactors, Proprietors and Captains are all given quarter to Sunspire’s Council of Captains; their purpose is to cast vote when called upon, regarding port decisions placed before them by the Trade Lord and Purveyor.

What Sunspire Port is not

Sunspire Port is not an organization. It is not a paramilitary. It is not a single individual. Sunspire Port is a community of multiple guilds and characters from all castes. The only two characters that may ever speak on behalf of Sunspire Port is the Trade Lord and the Purveyor. What Sunspire Port will not do is go to war against an opposing captain on its own sand. It can not be paid to join sides of one captain against another. It can not be bought to fight the injustices of Silvermoon City. Sunspire Port is simply a location. It is not its own entity.

In-Game Location

Keel Harbor, Ruins of Gilneas is where you can visit to find people of the Port in-game. Due to phasing issues, you will need to spend 40minutes to complete the quest chain which starts with Sylvannas at the start of Silverpine Forest and continue until you complete the quest to resurrect Godfrey. Once you have turned in that final quest, you will be able to see all other characters occupying Sunspire at that time.

Governing Code of Sunspire Port

No selling, trading of slaves allowed on Sunspire territory.

Slave ships are not permitted within the bay.

Slavers are not permitted in Sunspire Port.

Gunports must be closed when entering the bay. Failure to comply will be seen as a sign of hostility and aggressive defense from the flanking turrets will engage without warning.

Captains and Crews of rivalry may not engage in acts of war against each other on or off Sunspire territory. Doing so will result in an eviction and Black Mark from the Port town of the Captain and Crew who fired the first shot.

(What this means: Rivalries are allowed, and often encouraged! However if one group is actively seeking the total elimination of another that is an Act of War and will lead to the above eviction. We are not denying the ideas that someone may get punched for gambling, or even shot if tempers flare, but actively looking to kill or destroy an entire group will not be tolerated)

Destruction of Port Property may be seen as acts of war. Punishments for said offenses will fall to the discretion of the Trade Lord & Purveyor and will be voted on by Leaders and Benefactors of the Port’s highest earners.

Captains and crew will be required to uphold their contract with Sunspire above all secondary contracts with other crews, organizations, or ports while on Sunspire property. Failure to try and secure Sunspire’s livelihood over rivalry or disagreement can result in fines and restitution paid to the Purveyor. Severe cases may earn a black mark or expulsion from the port.

The Trade Lord and the Purveyor are the only two who have the power to call the Captain’s Council together. However, if a captain or anyone invested in the port feel they have a point they wish to put forth to a vote, they must first present their argument to either the Trade Lord or Purveyor, and then once they have all discussed it a council meeting can be called.

How to become apart of Sunspire Port

Connecting your character, your guild or your whatever to Sunspire Port (Be it as allie or even foe) is very simple.

Allie:  For Captains of ships: all you have to do is sail into Sunspire Bay. You will be expected to pay a docking fee and if you do business of trade through the port, pay a 20% gratuity to the Port. Please be sure to tag your tumblr posts with @sunspireport so that we know to reblog and to keep us aware of what dealings are taking place. At any point, should you be uncertain if something is or isn’t acceptable in the port, please contact @rizzythemonk (Faerizian) or @kurel-andiel (Kurelnth) or @shaded-hawke (Mavas)

For Proprietors: To establish a business in Sunspire town, you will need to first arrange a meeting with the Purveyor, Mavas Hawke @shaded-hawke (Mavas). You must pitch your business idea and make a convincing proposal as to how the Port will benefit.

For Benefactors: Whether you are a noble or a non-noble, an admiral or a syndicate operator, if you are looking to establish joint trade with Sunspire Port and create an alliance with the town of Sunspire you will need to seek a meeting with its Trade Lord, Kurel An’Diel. @kurel-andiel (Kurelnth)

Foe: We welcome and encourage all variables of enemies to the story of Sunspire. Rivalry ports. Independent navies. Sin’dorei purests. Pirate fleets. We also welcome other propositions of calamity, such as plague or even demon invasions. But any and all of this does require permission first. If you wish to engage Sunspire directly in a story arc where you pit the town and the people loyal to it against you, you must first contact @kurel-andiel (Kurelnth) to discuss it.

The unauthorized sinking or destruction of a captain’s ship in Sunspire Bay is prohibited, unless you have received consent from the narrator of that specific ship.

You must follow and abide by the fact that Sunspire Port is protected by two lines of defense, before the people. Two ethereal turrets protect the bay and will engage any ship that approaches with gunports open or shows signs of direct hostility, before the vessel breaches cannon range. The town itself and dock is protected by a Titan Defense system that will activate either manually by the controller or automatically upon the first signs of an extreme threat. This defense system nullifies all magical effects while within the perimeters and will deflect out-side attacks while active.

Other contacts for Sunspire

Celestine Winters @wolf-queen

Aranya Ver’Sarn @aranyaphoenix

Velerodra Valesinger @velerodra

Demytrya Wintersong @roewyn

[kurel-andiel]

A Current State

“I can handle it or we can handle it.”

That decision was a hard one to carry with the weight of everything else that had transpired. Kurel’s reaction to Celestine’s death had been a calm one. Whatever emotion he felt towards her passing was buried beneath the consideration of threats that one of her own had made with demands and an ultimatum if he refused to cooperate, but the thing was he hadn’t cooperated at all. Velerodra had wanted to meet with Phlare of her own volition. That was her choice before he had even a chance to deliver the shadowmancer’s message.

His stoicism to the loss was simply natural. People died. It happened. You moved on. It was just that simple to the Tanari born elf. But maybe there was some resentment, some anger and frustration beneath that facade. Talk was that she would be brought back, had been brought back many times before now, but this time. This death of her’s had caused a significant problem. It brought the attention of Silvermoon and of the Magistrate directly into Sunspire.

People were fleeing in drones as the small relations in which Phlare had mocked swarmed to guard the bay, the streets and the sky above. Despite these forces and the imposing magical dome that dampened the use of magic within, there was still rumor and sightings of known vessels that terrorized the sea to be heading their way. New small relations to be forged to better bolster their defenses and strengthen their commerce. 

 ‘You can never have too many friends on the sea.’

Fleet Ring Exchange closed down early that night. The old goblin couple who ran The White Strider had quickly run out of rooms to rent and drink to serve. A Sloop had been dispatched to Dead Sun Harbor to retrieve a haul of the Taldrassil Whiskey from The Empress, but it would be two days before they returned. 

All that remained was a report to be written and filed. With sheets of paper laid out across a cluttered table, Kurel laid his enchanted quill upon it and instructed it to write.

Date: April 26th. Year 635 of the King’s Calendar

Formal Report of Trade Lord Kur’elnth An’Diel

The series of events began when Miss Velerodra of Crimson Wings approached me. She declared to have in her possession a vial of General Celestine Winters’ blood which was given to her by the General herself and confessed that a recent evening at The Broken Chain, the General served her a drink spiked with that same blood. Miss Velerodra confessed prior to having been told that the General’s blood ‘tastes like bliss’, but was given no further information in regards to what that meant exactly. Upon sampling her drink, she described the after effects as being addictive and feeling herself easily persuadable by the General.

These effects wore off after sometime, but Miss Velerodra found concern in both light of the situation and even for the fact that she, herself was mildly eager to receive more. It was at this time that I began to speculate the strong possibility that General Celestine Winters may have been a San’layn. 

Following my discussions with Velerodra, I sought the advice of Lord Lledwyn Lomeriel of Scions of Antiquity. I inquired of his sister’s abilities, Ilyea Lomeriel, to alchemically study blood and the chance she could decode a sample inorder to understand what it was that made those who ingested so suggestive to the whims of General Winters. His assurance was strong at which time I divulged what I had connection to and my concerns of a San’layn with the ability to distribute this property through her tavern and potentially infect the denizens of Sunspire Port, in order to sway their favor to her for any given reason or purpose. 

During this time Purveyor Blaque was absent from his post. He was unreachable and untraceable, thus the entirety of Sunspire’s safety fell wholly to me. 

I confronted General Winters during a private meeting regarding a number of things I found concerning and potentially threatening to the well being of the Port and its people. A Scry of this meeting has been provided for clarity. It was during this discussion that The General confessed to having met with and secured an alliance with Lord Feloirus Firavel, whom the Captains Council had unanimously agreed was a threat to the future of Sunspire and should therefor have his trade of goods which he intended to supply for his livelihood be disrupted. General Winters attended this meeting and too was in agreement. 

When directly asked if she were San’layn, she quoted “I am not San’layn, but I am not entirely Sin’dorei.” To which she followed up with challenging me by stating that ‘someday I would figure it out’. Impling that someday I would uncover what ‘other than Sin’dorei’ she was.

It was at this time that I instructed Miss Velerodra to hand the vial of blood over to Miss Ilyea Lomeriel for testing. The results were curious, but inconclusive and Miss Lomeriel required more samples inorder to continue her research. The acquisition of this I charged to Miss Velerodra, who felt confident she could accomplish the task. Security measures were put into place, in the event something or she was compromised and too did I begin to establish fail safes in an effort to assure that all blame and attention would fall to me. This, however, was not the case.

I was advised by both Lomeriel’s to withdraw Miss Velerodra from her task citing danger. However, the risks were known and Miss Velerodra felt confident of her abilities and I too felt confident in her to complete this task on behalf of Sunspire Port and myself. Regrettably, she was compromised. How, remains unknown.

Little more than a week ago from the date of this report, General Celestine Winters put a gun to Miss Velerodra’s head and took her hostage while on Erudition property. She threatened to execute the Crimson Wings Director if demands were not made. She was talked out of this hostility and released Miss Velerodra without harm, before being escorted off Erudition Property. At that time, I instructed Rig-Master Riz to take Miss Velerodra and Miss Leona to a fallback for safety. Meanwhile, Miss Ilyea Lomeriel went into hiding by order of Magistrix Demytrya Wintersong and her brother, Lord Lledwyn Lomeriel.

A day later, General Winters’ loyalist known by the moniker as ‘Phantom’ contacted me through the snowflake comm and requested a meeting. A Scry of this encounter has been provided with this report. During that meeting he made veiled threats towards the life of Sunspire Benefactor, Magistrix Demytrya Wintersong and direct threats towards Sunspire Port and its people. He demanded I make Miss Velerodra meet with him, as he had been unable to locate her to do so himself. His extortion was, if I failed to make this happen he would destroy the Port by means of an unknown number of explosives planted around the bay and would instruct Lord Firavel and his forces to invade Sunspire on false claims of terrorism.

General Celestine Winters was reportedly killed days following this encounter at her Sunspire establishment, The Broken Chain. 

Claim is that the tampering of her blood lead an unknown individual into finding her and committing the murder. 

My involvement of the investigation into the slaying remains obtuse. General Celestine Winters was an ally, if even a questionable one at her end. My actions taken from the information brought to me by Miss Velerodra to the middle of having the vial of blood investigated to the decision through reconnaissance to acquire a secondary sample for further investigation, were done as no malice towards General Celestine Winters or her organization. But were instead done so to protect the denizens and the commerce of Sunspire Port. 

Sunspire Port Trade Lord Kur’elnth An’Diel. 

Kurel plucked the quill from the air to cease its scripture and laid it flat beside the many pages of the report. A wax seal of a scarab was boldly pressed beside his name and he sat back into his chair to reflect on the entire thing.

“There is no place in the deser’ for the weak.” He muttered and from outside his cabin on Sunspire hill he could hear the morning song of the gulls as they circled the fishing boats preparing to set out for their daily catching.

@velerodra @shaded-hawke @wolf-queen @roewyn @thebuildingcacophony @sunspireport @lledwynlomeriel

[riizev2]

The Living Timeline of Riize Wintersong

RPing is hard. Keeping track of nearly three years of continuity is harder. Here is my organized timeline of Riize’s life for those interested in RPing her now that I’ve returned. I recognize that this is based primarily on my own recollection of plot events, so I have chosen to tag in as many blogs as possible for those interested in hearing the other side of these stories.

However, times change. A lot has happened in two years and my recollection is far from perfect or impartial. In that vein, this is going to be considered a living document. It may change as new information is brought to my attention. Furthermore, some of the people mentioned here are not on good terms with each other (or with me lmao), so take some of this with a grain of salt. This might end up being more for me than for you.

That leads to what’s in brackets. Certain story beats that happened previous have been decided to be written out of continuity for a variety of reasons. Out of respect to the wishes of those involved, certain characters have been omitted even though they did have canon interactions with Riize previously. If I feel that the scene in question is still required to understand Riize’s current characterization, I will leave them in with brackets. The names and occupations of those involved will be changed for the sake of obscuring the identities of those involved and to open up future revisits to old topics now that I have more control over certain elements of Riize’s past. 

I’m organizing it by patch because using the IRL timeline might awaken Blizzard’s lore department. Bold information was originally supposed to be proper nouns and important events but it got a little bit away from me. Just fucking kidding I deleted one word and half the hyperlinks broke and all the bolding disappeared so nothing is bold now. Also Tumblr ate this post twice so I’m kind of trying to get it up before it happens a third time. If edits need to be made, I will write a reblog with the changes as they happen (unless it is basic grammar or more comprehensive formatting)

With that said, let us begin.

Backstory:

Riize Wintersong was born in Darkshore to a priestess and a druid. Her childhood was largely uneventful, training under her mother as a Priestess of Elune while spending her spare time exploring the coastline. As she grew older, she decided that her true love was the sea and became a sailor. Travelling around Western Kalimdor, she became a rotating member of various trade ships that provided food and supplies to other kaldorei settlements on the continent.

In the lead up to the Third War, Riize joined the Alliance Navy and sailed much of Azeroth. During this period she learned much about dwarven and gnomish engineering and worked to maintain the components of ships. While only obtaining the title of Seamen, these years kindled her love for tinkering.

Riize left the military after fulfilling her tour of duty in Northrend. Like many she did experience whispers of the the Old God Yogg-Saron, but did not yet begin her study of the Void until far later. During her time as a civilian she fished and sailed for recreation purposes. After the Cataclysm she returned to the sea as a hired hand on any vessel that would take her. This began her integration into less savory groups.

Riize’s status as a sailor-for-hire was the status quo leading into her playable first appearance in...

Patch 7.3

At this time, Riize is a member of the pirate gang the Dreadwing Vultures. Operating under the professional alias of ‘Nine,’ she sailed with the group for fun and profit. While occasionally brushing against the machinations of Unit Eight, her time with the group was generally enjoyable. Around this time is her first meetings with Corine Blythe, Saelkath Alzarah (@saelkath-alzarah) , and Kat Hawke (@kat-hawke).

[During this period Riize would begin dating one of her fellow Vultures. The two of them would spend long nights getting high and listening to vinyl records. While their life trajectories eventually moved in two different directions, she still values their time spent together greatly.]

Riize begins to make ties with the independent intelligence agency The Silent and a few of its high ranking members through their establishment at the Golden Keg. She begins to take up the place of one of their previous agents as an informant within the Dreadwing Vultures. This position does not last long, as the Vultures soon move to Ironforge and afterwards shutter completely.

Shortly after this event, Riize begins to study under Saelkath in the ways of the Void. Reaching into the darkness, Riize’s exploration is noticed by beings lurking in the Void and mentally affected irreparably. While initially curious, she finds herself drawn to understanding the Void and the denizens within with more fervor. She convinces Saelkath to reveal to her the rituals of the Cult of C’Thun and soon becomes a member herself.

[However, shortly after reemerging with her new focus on the Void, Riize is captured and held captive by a masked Light zealot in the Hinterlands. Detained and tortured for over two weeks, Riize was eventually able to escape into the woods. While too weak to fight, she swore revenge on the one who imprisoned her.]

Patch 7.3.5

While examining a job board in Stormwind Riize comes across a flier directing people towards Easterly. After communicating with The Silent, Riize chooses to enter the newly reforming House Draconis on an information-gathering mission. She meets the House’s heir, Strixena Draconis, and begins to establish a friendship with her. She completes her induction after kidnapping a priest of the Light out of Stormwind on Strixena’s behalf. She is initiated into the House shortly after. While initially believing she escaped Stormwind without notice, Riize ends up crossing the Warden Elyza Morrowbranch (@morrowbranch) who was more than capable of overpowering the newly minted Lady’s Hand. Beating aside, Riize chooses House Draconis over her previous bonds and affirms her loyalty to Strixena.

Riize’s involvement with House Draconis does not go unnoticed by those who knew her and soon she finds herself interrogated by Director Hawke. Remaining affable post-kidnapping, the two enter a tense truce. Working with Saelkath and her previous student Iceilla Nightbane (@iceillanightbane​), Riize partakes in off-the-record assistance on a small handful of missions on Unit Eight’s log.

During a heated argument between the two of them, Riize slices Strixena’s face and leaves her permanently scarred. Agreeing that her delving into the Void is making her lose control of herself, Riize is isolated within the barren White Room deep under Easterly’s catacombs. She is kept in solitary confinement for six weeks, with her only outside contact to the world being twice daily visits from Strixena to bring her food. While originally planned as an act of love, Riize begins to go mad. Her connection to the Void deepens in secret. When she is released she rekindles her vow of loyalty to Strixena and is rechristened as Riizen Draconis, the Phoenix of Easterly.

While working as a founding member of House Draconis’s intelligence branch, the Lady’s Hand, Riize meets the Arbiter of Dead Sun Harbor Eilithe Duskbringer (@eilitheduskbringer). While working together during the opening of the House’s gunsmithing store in Stormwind (Dragon’s Breath Smithing) the two kaldorei would develop a lasting friendship. Fulfilling her duties to the House, Riize recruits Joskinar Soulshread (@joskinar) into the Lady’s Hand. Near that time she also meets Aurelia Voidsong (@smoke-and-stilettos), Headmistress of Sordasa Academy. The Academy would act as the research division of the House, providing a vast bevy of knowledge to those who would seek it. Riize, Jos, and Aurelia would soon form a polyamorous relationship.

Patch 8.0

Strixena and other key members of House Draconis are jailed by a mysterious figure. Riize is not targeted, though the time spent away from Strixena eats at her. She tries her best to maintain the organization in her stead but is slowly pushed further and further out of power by inter-House politics. She settles into running the House’s business ventures while awaiting her sister’s return.

During a Unit Eight expedition to Ahn’Qiraj with Saelkath and a mage in SI:7’s employ, Riize witnesses the full power of her teacher’s magic and is horrified. Barely able to push through the ritualist’s powerful psychic influence, Riize helps destroy the artifact they came to collect to free Saelkath from its hold. While the trio are able to return to Unit Eight’s headquarters safely, Saelkath’s mind is shattered and she loses all memory of Riize. Heartbroken, she leaves her teacher in the medbay and disappears into the night. Riize never sees her beloved teacher again.

Eventually Strixena reemerges before the House as a Death Knight, a specter of vengeance unleashed upon the world. House Draconis begins to act again, though with far less of Riize’s input. Not long after, Dragon’s Breath Smithing is shuttered. The intelligence branch that Riize helped Strixena found is scrapped as well, resulting in her joining Aurelia in Sordasa Academy.

Things grew more dire over the coming months. War loomed on the horizon and the temperament of her sister grew even more volatile. The final straw came in the one-two punch of the closing of Sordasa Academy and the ultimatum that re-entering the House’s inner circle would require letting go of her attachment to her partners. Riize, Aurelia, and Joskinar would all leave Easterly for the old Voidsong Manor in the dead of night. She never saw her sister again.

Patch 8.1

The War of the Thorns escalated further, far from Riize’s gaze. The Void’s hold on her grew ever deeper until the Burning of Teldrassil snapped her from her stupor. Journeying to Darkshore, Riize learned that her parents had evacuated to the presumably untouchable kaldorei capital only to be lost in the fire. Riize had not seen her family in decades and never got to say goodbye.

Patches 8.1.5 through 8.2.5

AKA the period I wasn’t playing WoW

Riize, Joskinar, and Aurelia married in private far from the world. The trio would spend the following year together in seclusion, enjoying relative peace together far from the world and the war raging around them. While it was peace at the cost of ignorance, it was a much needed reprieve from the pain that had preceded.

Patch 8.3 through Past and Present

The rise of N’Zoth and the emergence of Ny’alotha took an unseen toll upon the Void-Blessed Night Elf. Visions began to infiltrate her mind showing her memories of lives unlived and roads not taken. In time it became impossible to distinguish the visions from reality. The usually energetic kaldorei would soon spend hours of the day bedridden, barely able to navigate through the illusions that danced before her eyes.

Now

Riize re-enters a world that is unfamiliar during a time of uneasy peace. The public has turned its hatred upon the Void-aligned and allies have become few and far between. Familiar faces have disappeared, replaced by an endless stream of vitriol. Still, Riize searches for answers and closure to a life that has escaped her...

[paragons-saga]

Races of Paragon

Humans: The highest single population. Two major kingdoms, one group of organized nomads, several ethnicities named for major cities of the area (i.e. Tierian ethnicity centralized around Tier Landing). Loose balance of technology and magic, favoring technology. Magical source is unknown, but not overly strong. (Examples: Praul Kal'deron, Jayd M'tan, Kinamel Holyblade)

Elves: Three major ethnicities: Aireaghdha, Fianna, and Aithriseoir. Widespread population, mostly to the northern hemisphere. One kingdom, some nomadic, some tribal. Magic-favoring, sourced from the Pillars of Balance, their pantheon of gods. (Examples: Dusk Brightstar, Veil Shadowsage, Arynshae Daelethshee)

Dwarves: Highly reclusive. Technologically advanced (think steampunk). Ethnicities and population distribution unknown.

Alarae: Two kingdoms, divided by ethnicity: Lunarics and Solarics. Magic-favoring, sourced from the Pillars of Balance. (Feather-winged humanoids.) (Examples: Errare Moonraker, Damascus Sunscorch, Camille Raywing)

Dragonians: A single population group in a single empire. Magic-favoring, sourced from the Pillars of Balance. (Humanoid dragons.) (Examples: Nazokuroi Dreamfighter, Arashi Starseeker, Kazeyou Wintersong)

Shù-Ren: A large empire on a distant continent. Very homogeneous. Very reclusive. Ethnicities are largely unknown. Xi-favoring, sourced from the individual, but boosted by trees of spiritual power. More technologically advanced than most species. (Humanoids with unique facial markings and long, rectangular ears.) (Examples: Ren Maolong, Shu Shanyue)

Leviathan: Extinct. Formerly centralized around archipelagoes with ethnicities reflecting location. Magic-reliant, sourced from the Pillars of Balance. (Merfolk.)

Beastfolk: Tribal society. Mostly located in forests or other wilderness areas. Four ethnicities: Ursus, Canis, Felis, and Avid. Magic-favoring, sourced from the earth. (Shapeshifters, were-creatures.) (Examples: Ciera Faelynn)

[birdsofcanada]

Dec 15, 2020

It’s your second episode of Birds Of Christmas on the Radio, packed with Canadian classics to warm your poor socially isolated holiday heart! Snap up a download after this cheery list of songs that appeared on the episode!

Wintersong - Woodpigeon ft. Laura Leif (Ho Ho Ho Canada Deux) 

Last Christmas - Ohbijou (Ho Ho Ho Canada 1) 

Last Winter - Charlotte Cornfield (Ho Ho Ho Canada 6) 

Green Trees, Red Hearts - Nat Jay (Light Organ Records: Our First Christmas)

Clarence I Wanna Live Again - The Fresh Pots (Birds Of Christmas)

Snow Girl - Candy Claws (Warm Forever)

Snowman In The Sun - ok Vancouver ok (Food Shelter Water)

Our Forever - Mike Edel (Ho! Ho! Ho! Canada XI)

Must Be Santa from Grey Lodge Records

Why Can’t It Be Christmastime All Year - Rosie Thomas (A Very Rosie Christmas) 

Winter’s Night - Joshua Hyslop (O Holy Night)

Listen and download here :)