#aetherweaver

[finalfantabee]

Field medic

aetherweaver

[karoiseka]

Inspired by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

[holyguardian]

@flamesofrebirths | short FFXVI starter

The Undying were a mysterious organisation that worked in the shadows. Though Aerith didn't understand the extent of their work, their purpose was revealed to her through a sellsword that ventured to the Southern continent. He sought an aetherweaver, knowing full well there were few, and thus his hand was forced to reveal enough information to convince an unbranded bearer to set foot on Valisthea. His duty was to the line of the Phoenix — and the health of the land was at a critical imbalance.

Those crumbs of information were hardly enough to sway her, though the promise of her safety in the Northern lands and a heavy coin purse secured her aid. "Well met, Lord Margrace." Aerith greeted. He was another Undying, and Brennan, her sellsword guide to the Northern continent, had sounded almost excited to greet this Lord. "I take it you're the one paying us?" It made sense in her mind. Why else would a sellsword be so enthusiastic.

[dent-de-leon]

Taliesin: "Marisha--what favor have I asked of you, that only you could help me with?"

Marisha: "Oh, fully smuggling you, into like--underneath the settlement. Because I know all the ins and outs."

Taliesin: "And I love, I mean--I'm here to learn, but yeah."

Marisha: "And so I think, probably if there is some sort of archeological dig or something, I think like...I would probably go a little bit against the code in that way, but it's also because I have that strong volition towards the pursuit of knowledge."

Taliesin: "And I would owe you, so that's fair."

Marisha: "Yeah, so I would totally smuggle you out of sight, to whatever knowledge we're seeking."

Taliesin: "I'm happy to be sharing whatever knowledge--we can be looking for it together, I think it's a fun idea..."

Travis: "Taliesin--what promise did you make me agree to should you die on the battelfield?"

Taliesin: "I made you promise to give a letter to my family if you ever find them. Or at least to my parents...Yeah, it would be my parents or grandparents, any family you could find."

Travis: "Nice...got it."

Ashley: "Taliesin--why do you grab my hand at night?"

Marisha: "I love this one."

Ashley: "...Or do you?"

Taliesin: "I do...I think it's because...if they find me, I actually believe that you would be the reason why I survive."

Travis: "No pressure--"

Ashley: "I will protect you."

Taliesin: "I think they fear you."

Taliesin: "Sam--feels good, doesn't it? What about me irritates you? My character, shit--"

Sam: "You're--you're a wizard. What kind of wizard? What do you look like?"

Taliesin: "I'm a...humanoid spider. ["Oh god."] But. Charming. I'm cute for a spider."

Sam: "Charming. Humanoid. Spider..."

Travis: "Maybe a little jumpy?"

Taliesin: "Actually, it's a slightly different build I have, but yeah, I can--I can do the parachute thing..."

Sam: "What about you annoys me?"

Taliesin: "Yeah. It doesn't have to be a big thing, and you know, we can have a discussion about it...I'm trying to, trying to just throw ya something, you know..."

Sam: "I'm trying to think if I want to be a big deal or a little deal...You know what, I've never said this to you...You have this smell. You smell real weird, like--"

Taliesin: "Well, I eat a lot raw meat...And I also don't chew with my mouth closed, cause I'm a spider."

Sam: "Yeah, yeah...I'm intrigued by you. Do we know about your magic? We know about your magic--your Aetherweaving?"

Taliesin: "Um...how close are we?...I don't fucking know...I think if I've used your services, I think at this point...I would definitely have friends who would know..."

Sam: "...Taliesin I'll also say, that another thing that annoys me about you is...Is that you ask me to get you things."

Taliesin: "All the time."

Sam: "But they're...it seems to me like they're useless and cumbersome. It just doesn't feel like--why would you need this? Why would I have to risk my life to give it to you?"

Taliesin: "I love it."

MORE CONNECTIONS FOR TAL'S WIZARD FAERIE!! oh these are all so neat but!! ASHLEY'S!! That question just breaks my heart. It's not the first time Tal's mentioned someone looking for him, knowing that something terrible would happen if they ever find him, believing maybe Ashley is the only thing that could keep him safe...

Also, hE'S A LITTLE SPIDER FAERIE!! A TINKERING SPIDER FAERIE WIZARD AND SEAMSTRESS!! A charming, cute little spider!! oh he's so cute....cradling in my hand and putting him in my pocket....

[cupids-diner]

Masterlist!!

About me’s:

Introduction

The Mighty Ducks

Adam banks:

The Final Play

Skating on thin ice

Guy Germaine:

Sweaters and cuddles

A winters reunion

The School Bus Graveyard

Logan fields:

Bows

Batman family

Damian Wayne:

The kiss he can’t forget

Beneath the ballet’s shadow

IT

Nothing yet

My babysitter is a vampire

Nothing yet

OBX

Rafe Cameron

Seashells and softness

Young justice

Nothing yet

X-men

Alex summers:

The creation of harmony

Moodboards

Ballerina!Reader

Adam Banks

Damian Wayne

Aetherweaving!reader

[roegadynroost]

I got the Sartauvoir duel to 33% this time! Prog!!!! I'd kept dying to the damned backdraft. I think if I go get some more DPS honors and take Aetherweaver instead of Templar I might be able to kill it before the second Phenex.

[agentditto]

Me, a lá Twisted-Wonderland

-----------Biography-----------

Name: Caelan Graham-Rountree

Gender: male

Race: human

Unique Magic: Aetherweave (Allows the user to create illusions and alter their composition)

-----------Appearance----------

Skin tone: Caucasian

Hair: honey blond (bright-blue highlights on back of head)

Eyes: blue

Height: 5'9"

Clothes: Standard NRC school uniform with Ignihyde waistcoat beneath blazer, pants rolled up to resemble shorts, black socks and red sneakers.

Magic Pen design: White for main body, dotted in Dalmatian spots. Upper half casing colored blue, housing a ruby magestone, colored candy-apple red.

-----------Character Details-----------

Birthday: 7/21

Personality: caring, friendly, anxious at times

Dominant Hand: right

Hobbies: tech, video games and drawing

Pet Peeves: being overwhelmed, rule breaking and lying

Favorite Food: cheeseburgers, pizza

Least Favorite Food: broccoli

Talent: creative mind, artistic imagination

-----------School----------

Grade/Class: Junior/Class B (no. 28)

Dorm: Ramshackle

Club: film research club

Best Subject: history of magic, potions

-----------Background----------

Homeland: N/A

Twisted From: Buzz Lightyear - "Toy Story"

Relationship: adopted ward of Divus Crewel Twisted-Wonderland belongs to The Walt Disney Company and Aniplex, while the original plan belongs to Yana Toboso, creator of the shonen manga, Black Butler.

Picrew makers where I made these:

Yuu-sona Maker

Magic Pen Maker

[whitherliliesbloom]

eyes fixed upon a shiny ray

[ ffxivwrite2021 ] ★ [ masterlist ] ★ [ prompt #24 - illustrious ]

[ alphinaud/wol ] ★ [ 2,858 words ]  ★ [ aetherweave au ]

witch / wizard academy au i’ve never written for. features mintdrop’s totomi and windupdragoon’s kirishimi. mentions heirsofdiscord’s moth’ir, ancientecho’s laurelis, peachteaoni’s lily and windupnamazu’s lunya.

illustrious-  famous, well respected, and admired

asking the star student of the most prestigious magic academy in eorzea out to the end of year prom is as daunting as it sounds

“Gods, sulk all you want, but can you at least stop pacing? You’re making me dizzy.” Alisaie sighs heavily, resisting the urge to yell only because she knew full well that her voice would echo through the halls at lightning speed, and she’s already been reprimanded for noise disruptions one too many times in the past now. 

Where she sat atop the wooden desk, she glared down at her twin, who has been walking laps around the back of the classroom with his hands plastered upon his chin for the past 10 minutes now. Alisaie had hoped to spend her free period practicing Blitz Ball, but it would seem that her brother and practically the rest of the academy was far more hung up about the upcoming end of year promenade dance, and she’s close to getting sick of all the endless chatter about who everyone was going to ask out as their dance partner.

The young witch in training had about just the same amount of interest in her brother’s love life as she did history of the arcane arts, which is to say none at all. But family is family... and if Alphinaud failed in his endeavor to ask out the girl he’s had his eyes set on for the past year now, she will never hear the end of his relentless mutters.

“Just ask her directly. It’s not that hard is it?” Thancred thinks to chime in from two desks away, fiddling with his jet black wand. 

And though Alisaie wholeheartedly agrees with Thancred’s assessment, she cannot bring herself to pass up the opportunity to call him out either.

“Hah, like you’re one to talk. How long again did it take for you to ask out Moth’ir? And you’ve known for what, almost your entire life now?” 

Light banter and friendly, healthy amounts of spite is normal among their group, and Thancred seems to be unaffected by Alisaie’s words as he throws his hand up and shrugs with an unapologetic smile. 

Alphinaud doesn’t stop pacing - not until he feels a light zap of lightning strike his bare hand and jolt him out of his focus, his head turned up to look at the wide chesire grin of the transfer student who twirled his leopard patterned wand between his index and middle finger playfully. Internally, Alisaie thanks the high heavens.

“Hien!” Alphinaud’s voice is a mixture of accusatory, confused and startled, and the raven haired student could only let out a hearty laugh before leaning himself back against the wall.

“Relax! A little jolt won’t kill you.” Hien begins waving his wand recklessly in the air, no doubt asking for reprimand if a teacher were present. “Anyways.. Who’s the lucky girl who’s caught the eye of our Alphinaud here? Must be someone quite special for him to be so nervous.”

Everyone’s eyes collectively widen, now fixed upon Hien as Thancred opts to answer on behalf of his friend.

“You don’t know? It’s Illya. It’s always been Illya.”

“Mm... Sorry, the name doesn’t ring any bells.”

The silence lingers a little longer now, as the other three exchange wide eyed glances of shock between them. 

“Y-you.. you don’t know Illya?” Alphinaud sounds utterly taken aback, and Alisaie almost speaks up to remind him that not everyone would be as enamored with the star student of Aetherweave as he is. 

“The little witch of a thousand miracles? Lady of the endless garden? The viola nebula? The star blossom? The tamer of the beasts? The one who pulls down the stars and wears them under her hat?” As he listed off the top of his head some of the most famous titles that had belonged to the object of his infatuations, Hien could only hum softly in thought as a response.

“I’ve heard of a few of those titles... I didn’t think they were all referring to the same person, however. Just how many names does she go by?”

Had it been anybody else, Alisaie would have probably accuse them for living under a rock - because anyone who has studied at Aetherweave academy would certainly not go long without hearing of Illya’s name. She didn’t know a single person in the academy who has not heard of at least one of the girl’s heroic exploits with her friends. 

Hien however was a transfer student, one who came from a sister academy back in the Far East only a few months ago, and despite having settled into his new surroundings comfortably, is still not entirely aware of all the gossip and rumors that run rampant in the magical halls of Aetherweave. 

“More like.. what name doesn’t she go by.” Alisaie’s shoulder rises and falls. “Have you heard of what happened just three months ago? About the Guardian Tree at Everschade?”

“That rings a bell. It was in the process of dying but somehow magically got rejuvenated and started to bloom purple flowers, didn’t it?”

“That was her doing.”

Now, Hien’s eyes are wide in surprise, letting out an elongated whistle as he crosses his arms over his chest. 

“By the kami...”

“She was also one of the few students in the academy to have not only met but also tamed a wild wyrm. They say her new dragon friend, Midgardsormr is sitting right in her backyard.” Alphinaud adds, “Her friends and her were also the ones who were at the front of the charge in the winter of last year, defending the school when there was a surge of Sineaters coming from Lakeland.” His hand rises up to hold his chin. “Not to mention, she’s a top student. She’s consistently been in the top 5 of our year when it comes to grades. And her command over magic is praised even by grandfather himself.” 

Praise coming from Archon Louisoix himself? That certainly is something worth prestige and recognition. Rightfully impressed now, Hien’s lips turn upwards into smirk as he turns to look back at the boy. 

“Well, I can see why you’d like her. What’s the problem then, friend? Is she not easy to get along with?”

At Hien’s suggestion, Alphinaud quickly shakes his head.

“Oh, no, she’s not like that. She’s very approachable. Perhaps a bit...shy, and not very good at speaking to strangers at all, but she’s a wonderful person. Perhaps... a bit too nice, is all.”

With his response, Alphianud drops his head with a heavy sigh and casts his glance downwards onto the floor in exasperation, and it prompts Hien to hold back any further questions. He merely turns to look at Alisaie and Thancred, who can only frown and shrug respectively in silence.

It wasn’t that Alphinaud hasn’t tried to ask the girl out - he’s been trying to for months now, well before even the details of the promenade dance had been released and he saw it as a good opportunity to finally ask the girl out to be his dance partner. 

He’s tried many times, and failed spectacularly an equal amount. 

Perhaps as a result of her kindness, Illya has found herself surrounded by a group of other equally individualistic and unique friends who, in one way or another, has interrupted Alphinaud’s attempts to ask her out at least once. 

He remembers Illya’s best friend, Laurelis, a joyful miqo’te girl who was well aware of his affections for her friend and is even the most enthused out of all of Illya’s circle about helping them get together... but has also unknowingly sabotaged his attempt to ask the girl out to movie date when she’d pulled Illya to town right after school for an impromptu shopping trip.

Lunya, a sharp-tongued girl who had been in a different class from Illya had been ecstatic to find that her friend, who she would not normally get much time to study with, had opted to take the same astrology and fortune telling electives as her. And for the three months that they had been together, she would always swiftly pull Illya away from him with a protective glare. 

And Lily, who studied in the year above them and was close and dating Illya’s pseudo big-brother figure, had busied Illya with the task of tutoring her after class on how to become better at healing magicks, an endeavor that took up almost all of Illya’s spare time and he could not in good conscious ask her to abandon her close friend’s heartfelt request - especially after learning that her wish to become better at healing stemmed from an accident that Kaye had almost sustained a fatal wound for during last year’s battle against the Sineaters. 

He can no longer keep track of the number of times he’d failed in his attempts, let alone take into account his own confidence beginning to waver... but the two golden foil tickets and a pressed lily in his pocket weighs heavy, and as Tataru and Krile had so eloquently egged him on and warned him, he might not get another chance ever again if he missed this one. 

“OI! HIEN!” A loud, boisterous voice calls out, and a loud thud and an ‘oof’ from Hien sounds out, followed by a breathless chuckle as he shakes the woman who had tackled him against the wall off himself. 

“Kiri, your greetings are enthusiastic as ever, but we’re in the middle of something now.” 

“Huh?” Mismatched eyes finally turn to look at the twins and Thancred, and she lets out a nonchalant shrug. “Oh. Uh, sorry I guess. I can leave ya guys to it then.”

“No, it’s quite alright, Kirishimi.” Alphinaud smiles warmly at his senior, the tone of his voice amiable as ever. “We weren’t talking about anything important.” 

“I didn’t know you considered you not being able to ask Illya out to prom as being unimportant.” His twin sister snickers, and Alphinaud bites back an aggrieved huff. 

“Alisaie-”

“Illya?” Kirishimi’s expression lights up, ears perking as she places her hands upon her hips and gestures towards the direction of the front entrance of the school. “Speakin’ of her, I think she’s leavin’ to go on a date with someone. I saw them going down the stairs after I passed by her classroom and they were talking about uh... ‘desserts’ or something.”

“W-What? A date?” There’s panic evident in her voice, normally already fair complexion on the elezen boy rapidly paling now as he takes a step towards the taller woman. “Is...Isn’t it still in the middle of the school period?? They can’t possibly-”

“Town’s only a few minutes walk away though?” Kiri retorts with a shrug, “They’ll have plenty of time before the next module an hour later... and maybe they’ll even have time enough to work in a kiss or somethin’-”

“I-I... I have to-” Before even hearing the rest of Kirishimi’s sentence, Alphinaud finds himself bolting out of the classroom door and down the hallway towards winding flights of stairs and talking paintings, who chime out in surprise and ask a collective series of ‘where are you going?’ which goes unanswered.

Thancred turns to look at Kiri, a suspicious glint in his eye as he quirks an eyebrow out. 

“She’s not really going on a date, is she?”

Kiri merely shrugs, a mischievious smirk plastered on her face as Hien wraps a proud arm around her shoulder, an equally triumphant grin upon his face.

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By the time Alphinaud’s found himself past a few feet in front of the building, and sees a familiar curtain of swaying white hair and a tall witch hat crowned upon it walking towards the fountain in the middle of the academy square and towards the front gates of Aetherweave, he’s already rapidly short of breath and found his legs aching, his lungs gasping and burning desperately for air. 

But he doesn’t allow himself to stop- cannot allow himself to stop as he swallows back the lump in his throat and continues sprinting forwards, his voice calling out to her loudly from across the pathway.

“Illya! Illya wait!” 

He thanks the twelve when he sees the lalafellin girl stop in her tracks and turn around with a bewildered expression, her companion beside her equally startled and stopping  next to her as well - though he pays no mind to them... cannot bring himself to exert enough energy to focus on anyone other than Illya. 

It isn’t until he gets closer to the pair, sweat trickling down his brow, his chest heaving as he pants for air heavily and his hands gripping onto his knees as he lurches forward does he finally recognize just who the mysterious student that Illya has decided to go on a ‘date’ with.

“W-wait.... wait a minute..” Alphinaud mutters in between huffs and sharp inhales, navy blue eyes staring down at a lalafellin with familiar straight cut bangs and ruby red eyes. “M-m.... Mint?!” 

Mint.... is Illya’s date? The genki self-proclaimed witch idol peppermint?? Who also happens to be dating his friend Estinien??? She’s who Kirishimi tricked him into thinking was Illya’s date?!

“Whaddya want Alphinaud??” Peppermint lets out a huff and a pout, seemingly unconcerned at his haggard state as she crosses her arms over her chests. “Illya promised to get cream puffs with me during our break time. If you wanna have some, you’ll have to get in line!”

“W-what...? That’s not...”

Twelve forfend... He’s been deceived utterly and completely... He’d like to think he would be a bit more perceptive and intuitive enough to know when he’s being lied to or played but... it would seem like all sense of rationality of his flies out the window when it comes to Illya.

The girl in question merely gazes up at him with concern swirling in her lustrous violet eyes as she tightens her hold on the book she had been holding close to her chest. 

“A-are you okay, Alphinaud?”

The worry in Illya’s voice urges Alphinaud to quickly swallow and give her a nod, a reassuring smile gracing his features despite his drained complexion.

“I’m... I’m quite alright. Thank you, Illya.” 

His heart skips a beat when his smile is mirrored by her, and the radiance of her presence is almost enough to leave him dumb and speechless until she speaks up once more to question him.

“Did you need something from me? You seemed like you were in a hurry-”

Oh seven hells... how is he going to explain his way out of this now? He could make perfectly reasonable and well timed excuses for his other failed attempts... and he could just as easily lie to her and say that it was nothing now... 

But he knows not only would that arouse suspicion, especially with someone as perceptive to people’s lies and intentions as Illya was... but it’d perhaps put her on edge around him in the future. 

And though he’d have liked to invite Illya to prom in private and free of an audience member consisting of someone from her circle of friends, he’s already made a right fool of himself and caused a scene between them.... So to hide away or run from the situation would be...

With a defeated sigh, Alphinaud fishes out one of the tickets from his uniform pocket and holds it out to the girl with trembling fingers, watching in anticipation as her own starspangled eyes widen in shock. 

“I-I.... I just wanted to ask... If you would perhaps like to go to prom with me?”

The normally talkative Mint is now completely silent, holding back impish cheers and laughter as she merely steps back to pump her fist in the air, leaving Illya on her lonesome as a heat quickly spreads across the girl’s fair cheeks and reddens the bridge of her nose. 

It doesn’t take much thought at all for Illya to raise a hand up to take the ticket from him, gazing down thoughtfully at the reflective golden foil and the silver letterings etched into the shimmering surface until she finally remembers to nod in answer.

“Um... Y-yes... I would love to-”

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Illya is grateful that nobody else other than Mint had been around to bear witness to what happened, or she’d be certain that the whole school would be privvy to the gossip before sundown. 

Mint’s teasing and chattering is enough on it’s own to deal with, as the girl cheerily munches into her cream puff and speaks in a hushed tone to the violet eyed girl on the other side of the table. 

“I’m so glad for you, Illya! Now you don’t have to worry at all!”

“Y-yeah... I-I suppose so..” The heat from Illya’s cheeks hasn’t dissipated, and she stares into the reflection of the warm milk tea in her hands. “B-but.. what am I supposed to do with the love letter? I’ve been working on it for weeks and now-”

Mint pauses for a moment, cheeks puffed up and full of food as she continues to chew and darts her eyes up to the white ceiling in thought.

“Hm... Well you can still give it to him! Maybe during the prom or something? I’m sure he’ll appreciate it very much!”

[fleetingfigures]

Sooooo…

Ya boi’s gotta run those 15 Delubrums for relic progress. Anyone down to clown?

[aetherblooms]

commander of the pact || aetherweaver || the ebon witch || duchess of dandelions

[theatherrealms]

The Celestial Order is situated on a large and central floating island within the Aetherrealms. This awe-inspiring land is renowned for its magnificent celestial observatories, grand libraries, and ornate temples dedicated to the study and reverence of celestial bodies and the magic they bestow. Here are some details about the land of the Celestial Order:

The Starlit Observatory: Dominating the skyline of the Celestial Order is the Starlit Observatory, a towering structure adorned with shimmering silver domes and intricate astronomical engravings. A team of skilled astronomers and astrologers reside within, meticulously observing the night sky, mapping the constellations, and unraveling the secrets hidden within the celestial realm.

The Hall of Prophecy: Nestled within the heart of the Celestial Order is the Hall of Prophecy, a vast chamber with walls adorned with ancient tapestries and carvings depicting prophetic visions and celestial events. Within this hall, High Archon Valeria Sunwhisper consults with the Order's most learned scholars and seers, delving into the mysteries of the past, present, and future.

Libraries of Ancient Wisdom: The Celestial Order boasts sprawling libraries filled with vast collections of tomes, scrolls, and grimoires. These repositories of knowledge house centuries of research and records on celestial phenomena, ancient prophecies, and the esoteric arts of celestial magic. Scholars, mages, and seekers of knowledge from across the Aetherrealms travel here to delve into the depths of wisdom preserved within these hallowed halls.

The Luminous Gardens: Surrounding the grand structures of the Celestial Order, the Luminous Gardens bloom with an array of vibrant and otherworldly flora. These magical plants glow softly in various hues, reflecting the celestial energies that permeate the island. It is said that rare and potent magical herbs can be found here, sought after by alchemists and herbalists.

Celestial Ceremonies: The Celestial Order holds regular ceremonies and rituals to honor and commune with the celestial forces. During celestial events such as meteor showers, lunar eclipses, or the rare alignment of planets, the Order gathers in the Celestial Plaza. Awe-inspiring displays of celestial magic, spellcasting, and harmonious chants resonate through the air, forging a profound connection between the Aetherweavers and the celestial realm.

Towers of the Arcane: Scattered across the Celestial Order's landscape are elegant towers, each dedicated to the study and practice of a particular branch of celestial magic. Tower of Stellar Conjuration, Tower of Lunar Divination, and Tower of Solar Incantations are a few examples. These towers serve as sanctuaries for Aetherweavers to hone their skills, share their wisdom, and conduct research in their respective fields.

The Archon's Spire: Rising above the celestial skyline, the Archon's Spire stands as a symbol of leadership and authority. This grand structure is the residence of High Archon Valeria Sunwhisper and her closest advisers. The spire is adorned with intricate celestial motifs, and its uppermost chamber provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the Aetherrealms.

The Order's Sentinels: Standing at the borders of the Celestial Order are the Order's Sentinels, towering magical constructs shaped in the form of celestial beings. These sentinels serve as protectors of the Order, imbued with the power to repel dark forces and ward off any intrusions that threaten the harmony of the celestial knowledge housed within the realm.

The land of the Celestial Order is a place of wisdom, enlightenment, and profound connection to the celestial forces. Here, Aetherweavers immerse themselves in the magic around them.

NPCS

High Archon Valeria Sunwhisper: The esteemed leader of the Celestial Order, High Archon Valeria Sunwhisper is a wise and revered elf. With her flowing silver hair and piercing blue eyes, she possesses deep knowledge of celestial magic and ancient prophecies. Valeria is a trusted mentor to aspiring Aetherweavers and is known for her profound insight and guidance.

Astral Scholar Orion Stormrider: A renowned celestial scholar, Orion Stormrider is a trusted adviser to High Archon Valeria Sunwhisper. With his silver robes and intricate tattoos that shimmer like constellations, Orion possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the stars and celestial bodies. He is often found within the Starlit Observatory, deciphering celestial phenomena and guiding Aetherweavers in their studies.

Seraphina Astralwind: Seraphina is a young Aetherweaver with a natural affinity for celestial magic. Gifted with the ability to communicate with celestial beings, she has become a valued intermediary between the Order and the celestial realms. Seraphina's bright eyes and gentle demeanor make her approachable and beloved by her fellow Aetherweavers.

Elder Cassius Moonwhisper: As one of the oldest members of the Celestial Order, Elder Cassius Moonwhisper is a repository of ancient knowledge and wisdom. His long, flowing white beard and kind eyes exude a sense of tranquility and serenity. Elder Cassius spends his days in the libraries, preserving and interpreting ancient texts and guiding Aetherweavers in their studies of celestial lore.

Celestia Dawnsworn: A skilled astronomer and stargazer, Celestia Dawnsworn is known for her ability to predict celestial events with uncanny accuracy. With her intricate star maps and silver telescope, she dedicates herself to the meticulous observation and study of the heavens. Celestia often accompanies Aetherweaver expeditions to witness celestial phenomena firsthand and gather vital insights.

Master Aurion Emberwind: As the master of the Tower of Solar Incantations, Master Aurion Emberwind specializes in harnessing the power of the sun and its radiant energies. He is a formidable Aetherweaver with a fiery disposition, known for his expertise in solar-based spells and his passionate teachings. Master Aurion challenges Aetherweavers to push their limits and unlock the full potential of solar magic.

Luna Shadowdancer: An enigmatic and mysterious figure, Luna Shadowdancer is a skilled practitioner of Lunar Divination. With her silver mask and flowing robes, she has the ability to commune with the moon and draw insights from its celestial influence. Luna acts as a seer and advisor to Aetherweavers, guiding them through visions and dreams to unravel hidden truths and navigate the complexities of fate.

Elysian Swiftwing: A young and talented Aetherweaver, Elysian Swiftwing is known for her exceptional skills in aerial magic and her bond with avian creatures. With her ability to soar through the skies and command the winds, Elysian embodies the harmony between the Celestial Order and the Avian Enclave. She serves as a messenger and liaison between the two realms, fostering understanding and cooperation.

These NPCs play integral roles within the Celestial Order, providing guidance, knowledge, and support to Aetherweavers seeking to deepen their understanding of celestial magic and unlock the mysteries of the celestial realm.

History

Long ago, in the age when magic and mysticism reigned supreme, the Celestial Order was born amidst the Aetherrealms. The history of the Celestial Order is woven with tales of ancient civilizations, celestial beings, and the pursuit of celestial magic. Here is a glimpse into the captivating history of this illustrious realm.

The Founding of the Celestial Order: The Celestial Order was founded by a group of visionary Aetherweavers who sought to unlock the secrets of the celestial realm. These Aetherweavers were enthralled by the beauty and power of the stars, moons, and planets, and they dedicated themselves to the study and understanding of celestial magic. Under the guidance of their visionary leader, Archmage Celestia Astralwind, the Celestial Order was established as a sanctuary for those who sought to delve into the mysteries of the heavens.

The Celestial Conclave: As the Celestial Order grew in influence and knowledge, it established a governing body known as the Celestial Conclave. Comprised of the most skilled and respected Aetherweavers, the Conclave guided the Order's pursuits, made decisions on matters of magic and celestial lore, and ensured the preservation and dissemination of celestial knowledge.

The Great Alignment: In a momentous event known as the Great Alignment, celestial bodies aligned in a rare configuration, showering the realm with potent celestial energies. This alignment granted the Aetherweavers of the Celestial Order unprecedented access to the celestial realms and allowed them to tap into the immense power of the stars. It marked a turning point in the history of the Order, as Aetherweavers were able to develop new spells, delve deeper into celestial divination, and forge a stronger connection with the celestial beings.

The Wars of Celestial Ascendancy: As the Celestial Order's knowledge and power expanded, neighboring realms grew envious of their celestial mastery. This jealousy led to a series of conflicts known as the Wars of Celestial Ascendancy. These wars pitted the celestial magic-wielders of the Celestial Order against formidable foes who sought to claim the Order's secrets for themselves. The wars were arduous and costly, but the Aetherweavers of the Celestial Order defended their realm with unwavering resolve, protecting the sanctity of their celestial knowledge.

The Discovery of Celestial Gateways: During a period of intense celestial research, the Aetherweavers of the Celestial Order stumbled upon ancient gateways that connected the realm with celestial planes of existence. These Celestial Gateways opened pathways to realms inhabited by celestial beings and served as conduits for the exchange of knowledge and magical energy. The Aetherweavers, under the guidance of their leaders, established diplomatic relations and alliances with these celestial beings, deepening their understanding of the celestial arts and forging lasting bonds.

The Age of Celestial Enlightenment: Following the Wars of Celestial Ascendancy, a new era of peace and enlightenment dawned upon the Celestial Order. The Aetherweavers focused their efforts on unlocking the true potential of celestial magic and its applications in various aspects of life. The Age of Celestial Enlightenment witnessed unparalleled advancements in celestial divination, stellar conjuration, and the harnessing of celestial energies for healing, protection, and enchantment.

The Passing of Archmage Celestia Astralwind: After centuries of guiding the Celestial Order, Archmage Celestia Astralwind passed away, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom and celestial understanding. Her passing marked a profound moment of transition within the Order. A period of mourning and reflection ensued, and a new leader, High Archon Valeria Sunwhisper, was chosen to carry the torch of celestial knowledge and lead

[karoiseka]

Happy Pride from the Chorus!

[holyguardian]

@flamesofrebirths | x

Those words made Aerith hold onto him more fiercely. She held Joshua close and dear, her face pressed to his shawl where the scent of him lingered the most. Why, Gods, why him? His soul was gentle and kind, he wanted to leave the world a better place, to give and to keep on giving.

But he had done something. She didn't know what, and he wouldn't say. Now he gave so much that she worried he may never get all of himself back. Or worse. That he would give until he had nothing left.

That was the fear that lived inside of her. She didn't know when her feelings began to stir so strongly, but the more she learned about him, the more she realised he was a good person. Not someone who did the right thing because it was expected of them, but truly good, the kind of good where he did the right thing because it was the right thing to do.

"I'm worried." she whispered back. "You can keep your apologies and you can stop saying you're fine." Perhaps she sounded a bit mean. But she only spoke such words because she cared. "I want you to fight for yourself for once, even a little. You haven't been fine for a while now and I'm scared, Joshua. Please. Please keep fighting."

[echthr0s]

there's something important I should mention about Ishan

because I make a big deal about his martial skill and how intimidating he is on a battlefield and part of that is because he is Full of Rage (Why Is He Full of Rage? Because He is Full Of Love.)™ but the other part of it is because he's leaping at you with a lance whilst dressed like this

(a longer version of that, anyway. he doesn't favour the legs-out look.)

it's amazing what you can do with aetherweave and hidden Scaevan tech. looking armoured is out, looking doll-like whilst tanking is in, and it's all thanks to Ishan

[cupids-diner]

Aetherweaving!Reader

[delta-chan]

Observations and Thoughts From Through His Eyes

Emet--Hades and Hythlodaeus can see souls which isn’t common, but not rare: What is outstanding about the both of them is the clarity with which they can see. (Hythlodaeus is better at it.)

Hythlodaeus and Hades were indeed very good friends and weren’t above ribbing each other. Hythlodaeus is far more smug and playful, wanting to tease his pal... who has not stopped loving laying in the grass even after all these millennia. Hades is very dry... he has big kuudere energy. His softness is probably reserved for “a certain someone.” (That’s us!)

Hades has to exorcise a phoenix, the concept of which ended up possessed by a regretful soul. Considering the existence of the summoner’s phoenix has absolutely no explanation at this point I’m assuming they’re somehow linked.

To “exorcise” the phoenix (or, more accurately, kill it) Hades becomes the big Hades... which he does by temporarily borrowing the power of the free souls of the underworld (what the ancients called the “lifestream.”) Hythlodaeus cannot do this, or perhaps doesn’t want to. This seems to be Ascian Prime on a massive scale.

Another interesting thing is Hades’s reflection on the phoenix’s pain is a reflection of his own arc, where he is incapable of accepting the passage of his people and thus thrashes about hurting himself and others when he could be using that power to heal--but he’s so bogged down by regret and nostalgia that he cannot possibly move past it without being forcefully released from his torment by someone else, at which point he accepts things and is able to peacefully move on. This is likely what happened to the soul that was inhabiting the phoenix.

Hades, in spite of being distant and snarky for the bulk of the story, is sentimental when we snap back to Garlemald. What makes him peculiar is that he has��“hope” for something that even he is unsure of that might even be latent. One could say it’s for the rejoining, but this comes up specifically when he held his son. Interestingly, hope, and placing all his hopes on one thing, became his undoing.

Speaking again of the phoenix, in spite of not being as well written as DRK summoner has a particularly strong connection to the Ascians. Summoning is aetherweaving, and the fact that you suddenly pick up this completely unexplained phoenix on the First is interesting. (It’s also quite interesting that if you do fight Hades as a summoner he has to look at this bird. Again.)