#adventures in SCA

[lafseanchai]

This gorgeous tablet woven belt was gifted to me by another SCAdian in recognition of the work put in to get Equestrian practices back in the barony. It had been a long time since there was equestrian practices in the area.

We had a gorgeous day for it, and there were a handful of riders, some there folks there for moral support and to cheer on the riders, and a few who had never been on a horse but wanted to learn. (The fellow who made the belt was nervous about being around horses, but was convinced to get in the saddle and was led around. He was smiling the whole time.)

My old man Beau was SUCH a good boy. I took him through the course a few times before people arrived, and he was a champ for the other riders, and was perfect in hand for those being led.

I am excited and nervous about next month's practice, mostly cuz I am not sure what we're doing yet lol. I don't have the knowledge or kit for mounted combat or jousting, and I want to organize mounted archery on a weekend when there isn't an archery event happening.

[sca-nerd]

Hey! It’s me, the new SCA fighter from a few months ago, who asked for some advice! I’ve come quite far and thought you might like the update.

I just returned from my first event, War of the Lilies in Calontir. I fight out of the Barony of Forgotten Sea, so it was close to home. And fantastic! I could only go for the last Thursday and Friday, but boy what a time! I took classes, met people, attended my first court, and got formally authorized to fight!

I’ve chosen a name, and inherited some garb, and I’m looking forward to learning more about anything and everything. My armor kit is coming together too! Thank you for your encouragement, and advice, and welcome. I’m so happy to find this society, this hobby that’s actually 500 hobbies in a trenchcoat, this group of fellow nerds. To many more wars, and with much gratitude!

All the best,

Sindri

Welcome to the dream, Sindri! This makes me so happy and excited for you. 💚🤍 I hope that you continue to find joy and friendship. I want to hear all about everything, please.

[dopescissorscashwagon]

West Wall. Sca Fell

Lake District

📸 by marting77294148

[catwif3]

we're getting there!!!!

shift (left): done except for hem

cotehardie: one sleeve setting, both sleeves tailored and seamed, interfacing finished, collar and hems, + eyelets ... all left to go

not that you can see any details on it on account of i was trying it on over a black skirt and not the charcoal shift....

[marlynnofmany]

"Is that salty enough? I don't think that's salty enough. Let me help."

Anyone else just look around the room for story ideas, applying a bit of speculative fiction possibilities, and instantly find something?

The first object my eyes fell upon was the saltshaker that has a googly eye carefully placed on it. Adhesive googly eyes being magic has VAST potential as a story idea.

Also it's on the table next to a bunch of purple arrows, in front of the tree trunk we just painted on the wall.

I'm not sure where this story is going exactly, but I'm excited to find out.

[just-mary-ann]

Let's make a little time skip, shall we?

Swap Harlequin AU by: @tadc-harlequin-au @iamespecter

Honorablemention: @thore-lb

Idea by me and @mrs-nightshade

Ruby

This is the same timeline as Lavender, but here Showtime and Flipcard are already canon.

⚠️WARNING ⚠️ suggestive jokes.

Pomni decided to breathe fresh air. That's odd. She didn't took her smoking pipe with her.

"UUUUUHHHH CAINE! YOU STUPID BASTARD! WHO IN HIS CLEAR MIND BREAK HIS OWN SOUL IN TWO!" She screamed out of Hopelessness.

"Wow. Puppets can split their souls?" Suddenly Pomni heard a female voice.

"Melissa. You made your return!" Pomni hugged an old friend of her sister.

"Haha. Yep. I suddenly became homesick. Wanna see my adventure-journal? By the way. May i see Lilac?"

Pomni smirked. "She is with Able. Besides, it's evening, they are busy right now."

"Ah. A date with her beloved. I'm so happy for her." Melissa sincerely smiled.

"If you liked to call it that way than ok." Pomni shrugged. "You can stay in the bunker. I will show you your room."

"Thank you wery much" Melissa followed her.

After Puppeteer showed to Melissa her room, she sighed.

"I need to check on Caine and Scarlet. They probably half dead right now."

"Who is Scarlet?" Melissa asked.

"Oh, right, you never met him. Come on, let's go."

They went to Caine's room. The assassin and his second personality now had independent bodies, but their souls wouldn't let them go away from each other for more that a metre. So they just sitting on the floor of Caine's room, back to back, grumbling.

"Ok. So those are my dorks. You already know Caine. And there's his other personality who now has his own body. He named himself Scarlet." Pomni pointed her hand at the two of them.

Melissa decided to sit in front of Scarlet "holly gravel. They looks like twins. Hey-o. I'm Melissa, an old friend of Lilac and Pomni. How are you feeling, mate?"

"uh... not quite sure." Scarlet tried to stand up, but his soul felt miserable so he returned to his original position.

"Soul connection. How fascinating. Caine. Did you did this operation?" Melissa asked.

Pomni made an attempt to calm Caine down, so she sat on his lap and he hugged her.

"For some reason I have enough knowledge to do so." Caine got a kiss from Pomni on his 'cheek'. "But I don't remember how I became such professional."

"You are an amateur, not a professional. Who In his right mind split his soul in two?" Pomni started scolding him.

"Well excuse me! You were scared when you woke up, and near you was him and not me!" He retorted.

"I got spooked because his eyes are bright fucking red!"

And at this moments Caine and Scarlet groan in perfect unison.

"And now I can't leave the two fucks alone because if they're in the same room they try to kill each other, but we can't put them in separate rooms because they both break down and get depressed if they're that far from each other." Pomni explained.

"Well, why i don't babysit them while you are resting?" Melissa suggested.

"You don't have to. I mean, I'm ok with calming down Caine." Pomni took Caine's hand. "the problem is that Scarlet is jealous and when he is sad, his sadness transfer to Caines as well."

Suddenly, Melissa had an idea.

"so, you want cuddles too? Ok then." She pressed his head against her chest. "us, mannequins, are THE BEST huggers."

Scarlet, completely freezes up, started to think. "oh... Wow, she's so soft, like a pillow..." He pulls her up further against him, cuddling her.

"He calmed down!" Caine fealt the mood changing.

"It worked? Melissa, you are a genius!" Pomni smiled.

Suddenly, Scarlet pulled Melissa towards him, so she fell on him.

"oh..." Caine felt something.

"what's wrong?" Pomni saw how Caine became angry.

"SCARLET!"

Scarlet was speaking in duzzle voice. "whaaaaat?"

"Are you THAT desperate?!"

"don't blame me~"

Melissa snorted "Pfft-, what it's not like puppets are built with-" Then she Sits down fully in Scarlet's lap and feels something under his pants, her entire body tenses up.

Scarlet Groans softly at the slight pressure, his hands gently wrap around her waist loose enough that she could easily slip out.

Caine glared at him over his shoulder. "Horny fool."

Scarlet huffed in response.

Melissa, still in shell shocked silence looked to Pomni for help and clarity.

"ok, boys, i know that puberty is hard, but keep it together." Pomni stood up and took Melissa from Scarlets embrace.

Scarlet held out his hands. "noooo! give her back, pleeeasee!"

"go and hug a pillow, sukin sin." Pomni grabbed Melissa's arm and dragged her outside the room.

"s...since when do puppets have human organs?!" Melissa asked still in shock.

"this is called "enlightening"." Pomni explained. "Some puppets are gaining what they lost after their human death. If you felt that, that means that you are enlightened as well."

"b...but i didn't lost anything. I feeling the same as i was while being a human!"

"well. Because you returned all your memories really fast, my guess that you managed to become enlighten at the same time. So congrats. You can fuck that red bastard. Or sorry for you loss, because he can fuck you."

Melissa didn't know how to feel at that moment. She was scared and worried at the same time. However, her natural curiosity and love of adventure are now dulled, as such information must first be digested.

"Ah... I'm going to go to my room and think about some things...

Pomni gave her a knowing look as Lissa was going towards her room

"Yep, take as long as you need, I'll make sure they don't kill each other."

On The next morning Caine and Scarlet got strong enough to go to kitchen and drink some koffee. Caine and Scarlet have the same coffee preference; mostly creamer and some espresso. Those two have only been separated for a day and Pomni hasn't had time to tell Lilac and Able, so they just walk into the kitchen to see what looks like two Caine's drinking coffee.

Lilac started to wisper. "Love, when i asked you to be harder, i didn't mean that i want to see double..."

Able responded. "in that case you did the same with me..."

Melissa walked in the kitchen. Because it was morning and she doesn't like mornings, she was still sleepy. Her pajama was just shorts and a button-up. But Lissa's shirt was unbuttoned.

Scarlet glances over when she says good morning, taking a couple seconds to actually process what he'd seen before immediately choking on his coffee like the pathetic idiot he is.

Able is turning away, Lilac is screaming.

"LISSA! THATS VULGAR!"

"uh?" Melissa looked at her friend. "Hi Lilac. I didn't had a chance to greet you yesterday."

Lilac pushed her towards her room.

Caine sighed "Scarlet get a hold of yourself..."

"How the fuck would you react if Pomni walked in without a shirt on!?" Scarlet stood up sharply.

"Low blow.... Also fair."

Able, looking between Caine and Scarlet asked. "Since when did you two have separate bodies?"

C&S answered. "Since yesterday."

"Aaaaaaand... since when do our red friend has a thing for Melissa?"

C&S answered. "... since yesterday"

To be continued

[joshth647-v2]

Sonic the Hedgehog: Carnival Adventure(??) - BOSS 13 [Concept Art]

This one pretty much speaks for itself (or not? Lmao)

He's a robotic lookalike of Kinger and in SCA would be the boss of Royal Fortress Zone, the 13th stage in the Story Mode.

Its attacks would include:

One where he'd try to poke you with his index finger

One where he'd ready up and throw his staff at you (which would ricochet off the walls of the boss arena)

One where he'd march around the arena stomping the ground furiously in an attempt to squash you

One where he'd shoot laser beams from his chest

Also this probably won't be the actual boss theme when I turn this into a real thing (eventually) but:

(Carnival!Kinger [who Robot Emperor is based off of] & TADC Carnival AU - @sm-baby)

[flame-cat]

You are Sonic the Hedgehog, and you understand how the world works.

Your job is simple. Just beat up Eggman, or whatever other evil thing is trying to take over or destroy the world, save your friends, and go home to eat chili dogs and nap.

You have a best friend named Tails who is like a brother to you, a friend named Knuckles who guards the Master Emerald[KNUCKLES IS NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE ANGEL ISLAND WITHOUT A GOOD REASON], and a friend named Amy who[CHARACTERS MUST NEVER ENTER ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS. AMY SHOULD STILL BE IN LOVE WITH SONIC]... who uh...

Is your friend. Anyway.

You also have other friends, like the Chaotix- Charmy Bee, Vector the Alligator, Espio the Chameleon, and Mi[CHARACTERS FROM THE CLASSIC ERA CANNOT INTERACT WITH MODERN SONIC]

... and that's it!

There's also Team D[TEAM DARK DOES NOT EXIST. SHADOW DOES NOT EVEN CONSIDER THEM FRIENDS]

... There's also your! Other other friends! Like Rouge the Bat, Omega, and Sha[SHADOW MUST ALWAYS BE BROODING AND CRUEL, HE IS NOT ANYONE'S FRIEND AND DOES NOT CARE ABOUT OTHERS. HE AND SONIC ARE RIVALS]

... and... your rival, Shadow the Hedgehog.

There's also Blaze the Cat, who get this, is from another dimension! That's super cool! Well, when you met she tried to ki[SONIC CHARACTERS CANNOT DIE]- er, she beat you up, but that's okay because you're friends now! Same deal with Silver the Hedgehog, who came from the future. Man, you make friends like this pretty often!

Sometimes things are a little sca[SONIC CANNOT BE SEEN BEING TOO EMOTIONAL]

... Sometimes things are a bit ha[SONIC CANNOT BE SEEN BEING TOO EMOTIONAL]

... Sometimes. It. Is. Hectic! But that's okay because [THE HEROES WILL ALWAYS WIN IN THE END].

You know this. This is how the world works.

It's why you don't worry about the little things! Not how you got kidnapped and tortured by Eggman that one time, or how you always put yourself in harm's way to save everyone, or how your friends are all having their own adventures without you now! Yep! None of that bothers you!

... And even if it di[SONIC CANNOT BE SEEN BEING TOO EMOTIONAL]- which it doesn't! It doesn't! But in the hypothetical, not-at-all-true situation where someone might conceivably be stressed out by all that stuff, which you aren't, then your friends would stand by and support you through whatever hardshi[SONIC CANNOT BE SEEN BEING TOO EMOTIONAL]

... Your friends will always be by your side! Forever!

... Even if they aren't right now. Which is okay! It's all okay! They mean everything to you, but them going away doesn't hurt at all! It doesn't make you want t[SONIC CANNOT CRY]

... It do[SONIC CANNOT CRY]

... It[SONIC CANNOT CRY]

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help

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"Heya Sonic! How you doing!"

"Oh, you know me! Always way past cool!"

[aestheticcore]

Hoooo Weeeee! Don't let it wane. Your body might be changing but not your mind. You just need someone with like cores to share and re invigorate the mind. I understand your psyche. I'm there with you on so many levels. I've only 'Tmbrled' for a short time here but I identified with so many of your 'cores' with historical costumes and adventures. I certainly can't express all those things like you can but I have certainly have experienced a lot them even to the amazement of friends and family. Scuba diving, Renaissance full-armor jousting on horseback, back-country horse camping, robbing trains in the old west on horseback, re-enactment gunfights and shootouts, once participated in Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (now SASS), on and on. I'm a serious history buff, and a collector of DVD movies of westerns and action movies. I'm also a amateur photographer of the western genre with me usually as the subject. My bog has a lot of me in it but there's a ton more I haven't posted. I have a cabin/lodge in the forest on a lake in Montana and a small horse property in southern Nevada outside Las Vegas. Sorry to hear you're stuck in Seattle. That's a bummer for sure. We should connect and talk more. Come look at my blog and tell me what you think. -Bing

Thanks for the response Bing. You have a very interesting and fun profile. I think I may have seen a couple in the far past. While I have a deep interest and career in History, my fantasies dwell more on the fictional. I joined the SCA and CASS, they have let me down. More-so the SCA for being "costume nazis". My friends and I were literally told to leave a practice gathering for mentioning one of the Lord of the Ring movies. As for the CASS, I just did not feel welcome or something it is hard to describe what I felt...mostly ignored. Like the pictures I posted with my Gunslingercore like likes tend to the more fictional side of it all. Again TV, films and book.

You are so damn lucky to have your own cabin. I would kill for something for that. Keep living the good life Bing. Oh and thanks for the "heart".

[arabaka-archived]

hmm, i’ve been thinking about insecurities and stuff, and reigen ofc! and that’s great and all, but uh, those two thoughts kinda overlapped eachother, yk? so i’m like constantly asking myself “would reigen like that?” and yk i’m just gonna dump my thought onto you since ur cool and i find that i agree w you very often.

you think reigen likes body hair on women?

i think he would, in my mind he seems like one of those guys to say “i feel like im going on an adventure in the jungle” when eating you out, or something along the lines of that. but other than your pussy i don’t think reigen gives, ANY fucks about your body hair.

theres also stretch marks.

i hc reigen to be a little chubby so…..i think he would understand…..imo….

tittiy size?

i hc reigen to have absolutely 0 play before meeting you/reader so he’s like “i’ll take what i can get” and will love you no matter your bobbie size

playing off the inexperienced reigen thing, what about him meeting a very experienced reader?

he’d probably be very scared (i would be sca

red) but i feel like after a bit of coaxing and practice with eachother he will eventually let loose a bit. also i’m the same anon that sent that hc that he pokes you to ask for permission to touch you so YOU CAN TELL I REALLY LIKE THIS HC!!!!!!

the first paragraph i'm so? i cry. thank you ily i am so honored to partrake...

₊˚ʚ ☁️ ₊˚ ♡ ﾟ. content warnings ⤸ reigen arataka x afab!reader. nsfw.

BUT WOW I HADN'T THOUGHT ABOUT THE PUSSY HAIR TAKE... i think he would definitely prefer it... thinks you look sexy with bush.

EEEPP I SEE REIGEN WITH THE SAME BODY TYPE TOOOOO... although in some of one's drawing he does give him definition in the abdomen so in my mind i'm like... both... yummy.... okay sorry for the tangent . loves the way stretch marks feel... in his hands and on his tongue...

reigen is a virgin. this is a fact of life.

so yea. all tiddie good tiddie.

auwhhadhwhe virgin!reigen and virgin!reader... i can imagine this as a series..... just imagine... but yeah, i can imagine it being such a beautiful thing... being in the heat of the moment and one things is leading to another but when your clothes are off you're ... both acting. acting by what you've seen and what's been told to you but really? you don't want this. not like this.

so you both decide to ease into it together and learn. learn from each other. off each other. promising to be vocal. BEING VOCAL about what works and what doesn't. making mistakes. getting overwhelmed. but always feeling love.

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[lafseanchai]

Made myself a Roman tunica the other day for summer SCA events. Super easy, and the fabric is (probably?) a wool blend, but a light weave, and is super comfy. The drape of the fabric and the color is doing a lot of heavy lifting to make it look good.

I didn't notice until I posted it now, but it looks like Polo is inspecting my fit in the second pic ����

[sca-nerd]

Hi! I just attended my first-ever SCA event after following you for literal years! Thank you for sharing your experience and this amazing group!

Welcome to the dream, and to the family! This makes me SO happy. I can't wait to hear about your adventures. 💚🤍

[a-solitary-sea-rover-backup]

Interview with Liz Wardley, 2 December 2023

This was really such an incredible experience, I'm mutuals with offshore sailor Liz Wardley on LinkedIn and we'd talked in DMs a few times and met IRL at the Ocean Race Newport stopover in 2018 and accidentally when Maiden was at Mystic Seaport last year. I worked up the courage to ask her if she'd be interested in being interviewed for this blog while I'm home on sabbatical this winter and she said yes! We had some trouble working out the time difference because Liz is currently in the Canary Islands getting ready to leave for the World's Toughest Row, a 3000-mile transatlantic rowing race to Antigua, on 12 December. But she took almost an hour to chat with me about childhood jungle adventures, the lucky moment that got her into the Ocean Race, pesto, rubber duckies, and what she has over Jimmy Spithill.

Timestamps:

0:54: Early Days

5:10: The Sydney-Hobart Race

15:32: The Volvo Ocean Race 2001, Amer Sports Two

20:07: Offshore sailing in France

26:03: VOR 2014, Team SCA

29:40: VOR 2017, Turn the Tide on Plastic

32:25: Liz in lockdown

34:44: The Maiden Project

36:30: The Ocean Race 2023, WindWhisper

41:37: The World's Toughest Row

47:06: (Not) Getting Philosophical

[thejoyofseax]

An Early Irish Feast for Drachenwald's Spring Crown, AS LVIII

Spring Crown this year was hosted by Dun in Mara in the territory of Glen Rathlin. As with almost all SCA projects, this feast didn't quite hit all the things I intended. In particular, I'd been thinking of having documentation available alongside it, and of a few more dishes that didn't make it in the end. A fermented porridge was high on that list. Next time!

Before I start talking about food, though, let me thank my kitchen crew: THL Órlaith Caomhánach, Lady Gabrielle of Dun in Mara, Noble Mallymkun Rauði, Lady Erin Volya and Cassian of Allyshia. There were a few other folk in and out of the kitchen too (THL Yda Van Boulogne did excellent work on the various flavoured butters), but these five did the bulk of the work. Lady Erin also provided lunch; cooking at Crown for 80 people as her first event cookery is notable.

The main idea here was to lean heavily on seafood, which isn't often done in SCA feasts in my experience, and represents the food of Ireland well. I also wanted to include pork as a main meat, emphasise oats and barley, and use plain vegetables presented well. There were to be condiments on the table, hence Yda's butters: plain, honey, mackerel and garlic-and-chive, as well as green sauce (largely Órlaith's work, with Cass finishing it out). Condiments and the number of them available were an important aspect of Irish medieval hospitality.

I also wanted to nod to the usual progress of early Irish feasts, which started with formal services and frequently ended up so raucous and drunken that the nobility woke up the following morning on the hall floor along with everyone else. So we served to the tables to begin, and then had a less and less orderly buffet.

The first "course" was a set of pottages. The main one was pork, cabbage, onion, carrots, turnips, and barley, which had been slowly cooked down over a number of hours. There was also a version with lamb, for those who couldn't eat pork, and this doubled as the gluten-free version, having no barley. And there was a vegetarian one, including barley, but substituting mushrooms for the meat. These were served with flatbreads, risen yeast dough having been a tough proposition in the Irish climate (and still is, really; that's why the most Irish of breads is soda bread).

As that was consumed, we stocked the buffet with: sides of salmon (steamed then baked), mussels (boiled), monkfish and mackerel (also steamed and baked), chicken pieces (baked), hard-boiled eggs, turnips with butter, carrots with honey, samphire (new to many, most enthused about it), caramelised onions, creamed leeks, buttered cabbage with and without bacon bits, and a broth-based porridge, accompanied by a variety of flatbreads and oat pancakes. And as that all cleared, we put out fruit, some cheese, some oaten biscuits, and a "cheesecake", of sorts.

Everything was plausibly pre-Norman Irish, with the exception of the oaten biscuits and the cheesecake base, which were egregiously modern - although I could argue for something very like them. Simple cooking techniques mean that those are broadly plausible as well - steaming may seem incongruous, but I'll have more to say on that again.

It all seemed to go down well. A number of people said they weren't sure about fish, and then followed with "… but that was great!", and the green sauce, the samphire and the cheesecake were particular hits. The technique of doing a wide variety of simple things usually does well, I find; even the pickiest of eaters can usually have a few things, and the adventurous can pile their plates with a wide variety.

And I had energy enough left to wander around the party hall later offering plates of fruit, cheese and biscuits, which is one of my favourite things to do.

[ofmollyweasley]

BASIC INFORMATION

Character name: Margaret "Molly" Olivia Weasley Age: 32 Gender & Pronouns: Female. She/her Occupation: Stay-at-home mom Blood status: Pureblood Previous house: Gryffindor Previous Affiliation: Order of the Phoenix Face claim: America Fererra Traits: Positive - Maternal, reliable, trustworty Negative - Flirty, judgmental, hot tempered

Biography

Molly Prewett was welcomed into the world on a chilly autumn evening, October 30, 1949, in a picturesque wizarding cottage nestled in the heart of the English countryside. Her birth brought an indescribable joy to Charles and Eleanor Prewett, who had longed for a child to share their magical world. Molly was not just their firstborn; she embodied their hopes and dreams.

The Prewett family name resonated throughout the wizarding world, renowned for their prodigious talent in magic, particularly in the intricate arts of charms and enchantments. Molly's father, Charles Prewett was celebrated as a Charms Master extraordinaire. His lectures at the Wizarding Academy were legendary, and his scholarly pursuits often took him to distant corners of the magical world. His knowledge and expertise in charm work were revered, making him a respected figure amongst his peers.

On the other hand, Eleanor Prewett, Molly's mother, was a skilled potion-maker whose concoctions were sought after by potionmasters and healers alike. Her delicate touch and intuitive understanding of ingredients made her a wizarding artisan, and her potions graced the shelves of apothecaries across Britain. Eleanor's love for potion-making was only surpassed by her love for her family.

From an early age, Charles and Eleanor instilled in their children a profound sense of duty, responsibility, and the unshakable importance of family bonds. Their charming cottage was always filled with the aroma of brewing potions and the whispers of incantations. Molly grew up surrounded by magical tomes, cauldrons, and enchanted objects that made their home feel like a living, breathing extension of the wizarding world.

Molly's early years were also graced by the presence of her younger twin brothers, Gideon and Fabian Prewett, These rambunctious twins possessed an insatiable appetite for life and an utterly infectious penchant for mischief. Despite Molly's initial reluctance to partake in their wild escapades, she was drawn into their world of exploration and adventure.

The siblings shared an unbreakable bond that went beyond ordinary family bonds. Together, they learned the value of loyalty as they defended each other from playground bullies and imaginary creatures lurking in the woods. They discovered the importance of standing up for what was right when they uncovered a forbidden charm accidentally practiced by some older students. These shared experiences, filled with laughter, lessons, and a touch of mayhem, played a crucial role in shaping Molly's character.

In this enchanting and loving environment, Molly Prewett grew into a young witch with a heart as warm as her family's hearth and fierce as her father's most potent charms. Her journey from this idyllic childhood to becoming Molly Weasley, a central figure in the fight against the darkness that threatened the wizarding world, was one paved with love, resilience, and a commitment to the values she had learned from her extraordinary family.

Growing up in the Prewett household was not without its challenges. The First Wizarding War was on the horizon, and tensions within the wizarding world were escalating. Being well-versed in the political climate, Molly's parents taught their children the importance of fighting against dark forces and standing up for those who could not defend themselves.

Molly was excited and apprehensive as she embarked on her journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In its wise and ancient wisdom, the Sorting Hat found her a perfect fit for Gryffindor, the House known for its courage, bravery, and chivalry values. It was within the scarlet and gold banners of Gryffindor that Molly's character continued to flourish.

Academically, Molly continued to excel, just as she had back home. Her proficiency in Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts became even more apparent at Hogwarts, and she quickly earned a reputation as a student who could always be counted on to master spells with precision and courage. Her determination to protect herself and her friends was evident in her dueling skills, which she honed tirelessly during her years at the school.

Molly's kindness and welcoming demeanor made her a beloved figure among her peers. She had a unique talent for bringing people together, often organizing impromptu gatherings in the Gryffindor common room or lending a sympathetic ear to those who needed it. Her innate ability to create a sense of belonging made her the go-to person for advice and camaraderie. 

But amid the bustling life of Hogwarts, there was another aspect of Molly's identity that was slowly becoming clear to her: her sexuality. As she grew older and more self-aware, Molly realized that she was attracted to both boys and girls. This discovery came gradually as she navigated through friendships and early romantic interests. Molly found herself drawn to individuals of all genders, and her heart didn't discriminate based on gender.

During her fifth year, Molly had a particularly enlightening and heartwarming experience with a close friend, Abigail Blackwood, another fellow Gryffindor. Their friendship had always been characterized by openness and trust. Then, one evening, the topic of relationships and attraction came up as they sat by the fireplace in the common room. Abigail, who identified as bisexual, shared her experiences and the beauty of embracing one's authentic self.

As their conversation deepened, Molly realized that her feelings for Abigail were more than friendship. They shared a connection that transcended the boundaries of gender, and it became clear that their hearts were entwined. They soon embarked on a loving and supportive relationship, which became a source of comfort and strength for both. Molly found solace in Abigail's embrace and the realization that she wasn't alone in her feelings. The acceptance and understanding she received from her friend-turned-lover made it easier for her to embrace her identity as a bisexual witch. Their relationship blossomed, creating a safe space for Molly to fully explore her emotions and desires.

From that moment on, Molly felt more comfortable with herself and her attractions. She became an advocate for acceptance and diversity within the wizarding community and a living example of love transcending societal norms. This aspect of Molly's life, her journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and the love she shared with Abigail would later inform her commitment to inclusivity and love in her role as a mother and a member of the wizarding world. It was yet another layer of her character, a testament to her capacity for empathy, her unwavering belief in embracing one's true self, and the beauty of love in all its forms.

After a year of a loving and supportive relationship with Abigail Blackwood, Molly faced a difficult truth. The intense connection they once shared began to wane, and it became apparent that their paths were diverging. It was a heart-wrenching decision, but Molly and Abigail agreed it was time to part ways. Their breakup was amicable, filled with tears and bittersweet farewells, but it was also a testament to their mutual respect for each other's journey.

During the following period, Molly leaned on her friendships for support, particularly her deep bond with Arthur Weasley. Arthur had been her best friend for years, a confidant with whom she had shared countless dreams, aspirations, and laughter. They had grown up together, faced the challenges of adolescence side by side, celebrated each other's victories, and consoled each other in times of loss.

As Molly navigated the complexities of her post-breakup emotions, she found comfort in Arthur's unwavering presence. He was not just her best friend; he was her anchor. Over time, their friendship evolved into something deeper and more profound. They discovered that their love and understanding for each other had transcended the boundaries of friendship.

One evening, under the starry skies of Hogwarts, with the scent of flowers in bloom and the magic of the wizarding world all around them, Arthur finally mustered the courage to express his feelings to Molly. He confessed that he had fallen deeply in love with her, and he had been harboring these emotions for years. Molly, touched by his sincerity and overwhelmed by her own realization that her heart had found its true match, reciprocated his feelings.

Their love story was like a phoenix rising from the ashes of past relationships, and it was as beautiful and enduring as the magic that surrounded them. Molly and Arthur Weasley became a couple, bound not only by their love for each other but also by their shared values, dreams, and the enduring friendship that laid the foundation for their love.

Shortly after Molly and Arthur Weasley officially became a couple, they graduated from Hogwarts, leaving behind the cherished halls of Gryffindor House and stepping out into the world as young adults filled with dreams and aspirations.

Molly was drawn to a career that reflected her compassionate nature and desire to impact the wizarding world positively. She decided to pursue a path in social work, focusing on working with disadvantaged children. Her determination to protect and nurture those in need was a driving force behind her decision.

As Molly dedicated herself to her studies and career, she and Arthur's love deepened. Their relationship was filled with shared laughter, dreams of the future, and countless hours spent discussing their plans. On a beautiful spring day, with the Burrow as the backdrop and their closest friends and family in attendance, Molly and Arthur exchanged vows and were married in a heartfelt ceremony.

Their marriage marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Together, they faced the joys and challenges that life had in store for them. They were soon blessed with the arrival of their firstborn, Bill Weasley, who brought immeasurable joy to their lives.

Charlie, Percy, and the mischievous twins, Fred and George, followed rapidly, filling the Burrow with laughter and chaos. Molly and Arthur embraced the chaos with open hearts, raising their children with love, discipline, and the values instilled in them from their childhoods.

As the calendar flipped to January 1980, the Burrow buzzed with excitement again. Molly was expecting another addition to their already bustling household. The prospect of welcoming another child filled their hearts with anticipation and joy. Molly's nurturing nature would undoubtedly extend to this new member of their family, continuing the tradition of love and support that defined the Weasley household.

Molly and Arthur, now more in love than ever, looked forward to the adventures and challenges ahead as they prepared to welcome their sixth child into the world. With their unwavering love for each other and their dedication to their family, the Weasleys were a shining example of the power of love and unity, a beacon of hope in a world threatened by dark forces.

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SCA1 & SCA2 concept for funsies; multiple save slots.

I took some inspo from Sonic ERaZor (Sonic 1 hack) for this with the layout and such.

For a bit of clarification, SCA is short for Sonic the Hedgehog: Carnival Adventure.