#amaranthine musings

[rogue-lavellan-trin]

Musings about Origins characters reappearing during Inquisition.

Amalia Amell, Warden-Commander, first visits Leliana shortly after the fall of Haven, but in her animal shapeshifted form. First taught by her friend Morrigan, Amalia would master shapeshifting, and to maximise travel speed and lower suspicion, would travel to Leliana often as a Red Hawk. Undertaking distant operations with the few Ferelden Wardens who didn't travel west, and trying to uncover why that happened.

Sofia Surana, runaway apostate, has spent the years since Amaranthine travelling and dealing with shenanigans, though often making contact with Amalia and Leliana during the years. Makes her way towards Skyhold shortly after news arrives of the Inquisition reaching it, ends up travelling alongside two others on their way towards Skyhold for reasons nobody wants to discuss. (Includes Miriaa Lavellan, Inquisitor Ivey's older sister, and Adelaide, daughter of the Chevalier that Ivey killed in revenge for killing her parents). Sofia simply is aware that Leliana is there, and wants to visit her, as well as regain her connections.

Finally, Jaydin Amell (@hamingo 's bloodmage Amell, romanced & did the Dark Ritual with Morrigan, and is Amalia's brother), who followed Morrigan through the Eluvian during Witch hunt, first present at Halamshiral during the Masquerade. Was tasked with watching over his son Kieran, reconnects with Amalia, Sofia and Leliana. Amalia spends most of her time interacting with her newly found nephew, while Jaydin and Sofia spend their time messing with nobles using magic (telling Kieran not to do these things anytime he can see it). Jaydin later goes along with Morrigan and Kieran to Skyhold to take up residence.

[jamessunderlandgf]

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ANIMAL: gossamer-wing butterfly. black cat. white arabian horse.

COLORS: electric blue. ultraviolet. amaranthine.

MONTH: july.

SONGS: ephemera, gems | summit song, nicole dollanganger | wind in the caroberta woods, martin przybyłowicz.

NUMBER: zero.

PLANTS: weeping willow. bleeding hearts. wisteria. butterfly palms. rose trellises.

SMELLS: spilled wine. perfume. sweet black musk. vetiver.

GEMSTONE: larimar.

TIME OF DAY: late afternoon, early evening.

SEASON: belletyn.

PLACES: underwater. her fully furnished isolation tower, gripping the edge of her scrying pool. anna henrietta’s quarters. palaces. the toussaint countryside. mont saint michel. under a full moon.

FOOD: black currants. honey. prosciutto. goat cheese. seafood bisque. fresh fruit. risotto.

DRINKS: cherry cordial.

ELEMENT: air.

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: cancer. virgo.

SEASONINGS: star anise. pink pepper.

SKY: nothing like a toussaint sunset.

WEATHER: clear as crystal. breezy.

MAGICAL POWER: telepathy.

WEAPONS: these hands.

SOCIAL MEDIA: the find my friends feature on iphones.

MAKEUP PRODUCT: deep purple eyeliner.

CANDY: hard rock candy in the shape of gemstones. strawberry flavored.

METHOD OF LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL: portals. duh.

ART STYLE: baroque.

FEAR: being perceived.

MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE: pegasus.

PIECE OF STATIONARY: letter via messenger pigeon

THREE EMOJIS: 🦋⚜️🔮

CELESTIAL BODY: the new moon.

[stormlit]

quick round up of the latest character updates bc here on stormlit dot tumblr i love adding muses too much

GRÉTA TOVASDOTTEN, d.ragon age origins. the cut "human barbarian" origin from dao. avvar, from the frostback mountains, recruited by duncan after a neighbouring clan entirely wipes out her hold. already a warrior, gréta thinks she's meant to be a bloodthirsty reaver like her sister was, but discovers that fighting as a form of defence of others is what she's good at; she specialises as a guardian, and despite her blunt manner and lack of so-called respect for fereldan nobles making everything worse with their petty squabbles, becomes known for protecting the innocent and standing up for those who cannot. officially is probably the one to sacrifice herself against the archdemon. unofficially, spurns the landsmeet, refuses any boon and will not decide fereldan politics in any way, and goes to be warden-commander (but not arlessa) in amaranthine.

CATRIONA COUSLAND, d.ragon age origins. non-warden sibling of the warden, (barely) survives the attack on castle cousland because one of the few remaining guards pulls her out of the rubble and gets her into hiding. ser ailsa becomes cat's closest friend and protector. was never really a fighter anyway, but she becomes disabled as a result of the attack, and cannot fight. spends the blight living under the identity of nell mather, between highever and denerim, working to help those mistreated by howe's barbaric rule and struggling as darkspawn refugees; she organises prison breaks, sets up an underground hospital, enlists her mac eanraig family to smuggle in supplies. spends most of the blight thinking she's the last remaining cousland, til she discovers her warden sibling by accident; cannot see them for the longest time because she's nell now, she can't be cat. but eventually they reunite, and she helps by sending them info on howe's/darkspawn movements and rallying support of highever's vassal houses. is very much Not Okay after the blight.

F.RED B.URKLE, angel. rescued from being trapped in a demon hell dimension for five years, becomes the resident scientist, mathematician, computer whiz, and inventor of angel investigations, an LA-based private detective agency that specialises in vampires, demons, magic, and general weirdness. highly intelligent, cannot stop talking, easily underestimated, and an absolute survivor in any kind of awful circumstances, fred is kindhearted but has a lot of inner strength, and a vengeful streak. she's not really a fighter, but uses her innocence and ability to hide to throw people off. we don't talk about illyria i'm not there yet in my rewatch.

LAYLA KIM, fantasy oc. she's back, baby. a minor celeb after winning bake off years ago, layla is the owner of sweet dreams bakery in london, which sells the best cakes, cookies, and sweet treats you've ever had. they're also enchanted with minor spells to give small, temporary, positive boosts to the eater, ranging from happiness and good luck to temporary hp or damage resistance. normal people just think they make them feel great. sweet dreams also operates as a safe haven for the magic and mystical community where people can rest, share info, trade spell components, and buy layla's more potent enchanted items. she's a ray of sunshine, she's a warm hearth, she's willing to break her pacifism only for those who threaten her daughter. also she's chronically ill and disabled which massively impacts her life and is v important to mention ty.

[shivunin]

Collected Origins Ficlets

Below are links to all of my Dragon Age: Origins ficlets on tumblr. They are organized by type/chronological order per the headings. Almost entirely Zevran/Tabris, but there are assorted scenes with other characters in there, too.

(If you're looking for more, here are links to DA2 and DAI ficlets as well)

Please let me know if any links are broken!

Arianwen Tabris/Zevran:

Back to Back: (2,015 Words) When the party spends the evening in Redcliffe's castle, Wen and Zevran have little choice but to share a bed. He is surprised when she offers him an unexpected kindness.

Only a Kiss: (1215 Words, T) Arianwen has never been kissed; Zevran offers to correct this

Liar, Liar: (459 Words, Hurt/Comfort, T) While Zevran is feverish from an infection, Arianwen takes care of him

Hart of Hearts: (535 Words, Fluff, T); A moment of connection in the Brecilian Forest

Without a Name: (857 Words, T) In the aftermath of their kiss, Zevran watches Tabris and considers what comes next

Saccharine: The night Zevran and Tabris decide to be together; full AO3 fic here (explicit)

In the Quiet Dark: (1,633 Words) Arianwen grapples with desire

Forsythia: (478 Words, T) Arianwen eagerly anticipates Zevran's company at the end of the night, and muses on the strangeness of feeling anticipation at all.

And Eat It, Too: (1,257 Words, T) Arianwen admires cakes in the city; Zevran makes sure she gets what she wants

Scars: (539 Words, M) Wen notices a scar that Zevran will not discuss. 

A Crossroads Passed: (901 Words, M-ish) Zevran attempts to convince himself that he does not have romantic feelings for Wen after they spend the whole night together for the first time.

Look At Me: (this and The Last Thread are collected into one fic on AO3 here) (973 Words, Hurt/Comfort, M) Wen leaves the Deep Roads with a bad infection, haunted by the ghosts of all who’ve died along the way.

The Last Thread and the Long Drop: (3.171 Words, Hurt/comfort, M); Arianwen is wounded. Zevran can only watch as she is sewn back together. 

From the Depths: (1,321 Words, T) Zevran delivers a piece of good news after Arianwen spends a week recuperating in Orzammar

Rest Now: (1,631 Words, Hurt/Comfort, M) Post-return to the alienage, Zevran urges Tabris to put down her blades and let herself rest

In Confidence: (2,392 Words) Arianwen shows Zevran the place where she grew up

Fang and Thorn: (883 Words, T) Arianwen decides what to do with her mother’s dagger

Breath of Life: (3,658 Words, M) Zevran confronts Taliesen and nearly loses his life in the process; Arianwen grapples with the idea of losing him forever; explicit version on AO3 here

Have This Dance: (928 Words, Fluff, T) Zevran and Wen find a moment of respite on the palace rooftop in Denerim

Vincit Omnes: (1,049 Words, T) Arianwen and Zevran finally admit they love each other.

A Good Fight: (2,440 Words) Across the span of their relationship, Zevran and Tabris argue.

Whatever May Come: (877 Words, T) Zevran and Arianwen share a quiet moment amidst the celebrations at the end of the Blight.

Breaking News: (297 Words) A reporter attempts to discuss the Temple of Sacred Ashes with the Warden-Commander and the researcher who located the place

The Heart Grown Fonder: (1,133 Words, T) Letters between Arianwen and Zevran about how they’re doing apart.

Regarding Spiders and Caves: (403 Words) A letter from Arianwen to Zevran regarding current events at the keep

Reunion: (1,528 Words, M) Zevran comes back from his travels; Arianwen plays a game

A Letter from Kirkwall: (506 Words, T) Zevran re: his absence from Amaranthine, set immediately after his role in Act Three of DA2

Lock and Key: (2,298 Words, Hurt/comfort, M); Zevran is captured by the Crows and tortured. Arianwen frees him.

Ferelden Silver: (2,035 Words) Zevran meets a Warden after the failed ambush on the road; many years later, he watches his betrothed while recovering from a grave wound

A Red, Red Rose: (1,952 Words, Fluff, T) A wedding scene

Dawn and Gold: (905 Words, Fluff, T) Tabris helps Zevran get ready for the day

Misc/ Alistair & Wen:

Hounds and Strays: (4,521 Words, T) A young Arianwen tries to protect a stray dog and fails; as an adult, Alistair realizes they share a connection to animals (the first thing they have in common)

Something to Cry About: (954 words, G) Following the events at Redcliffe, Arianwen begrudgingly admits that she might be friends with Alistair.

Shut-Eye: (996 words, G) Arianwen and Alistair discuss happiness on a sleepy night before the fire.

Miscellaneous Mini-Fics: Charm, Field, Mortify, Presence, Medicine, Elder (Compassion)

[mareenavee]

Amaranthine

For Indoril Jinumon, for January's Prompt:

“It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

The Nerevarine answers Vivec's musings in Metempsychosis.

Amaranthine

I have had the misfortune of knowing you – the god whose power was borrowed from the Heart of this world. Half-golden light, half-darkness – all blight, awash with empty words which so few will ever understand. I asked for peace. You gave me lies. No matter how hard I tried, I could not escape my fate. You say you have seen a tear in the tapestry, the blank space which became my place in lore and legacy. You’ve killed for less. I’ve killed for more. The blood on my hands will not wash clean – not after all I have done. Not after all I have been. Or will be.

My illusion of freedom was sundered the second I set foot in Seyda Neen. I could not know it then, not as time bent and warped around me. Sunset staining the far horizon red, all that was left was to move forward. Through dust and uncertainty, I persisted. And still do. And will. Because I must – or else, what then? Yet you, in your great wisdom, and with great force, insisted I turn back – as if destiny was so simple to twist out of shape, or cut away with blades unseen.

You’d tried that once – ages ago, while ash and magma flowed. The Heart. The argument. The spear that pierced, cracking spine and sternum. Things I should not remember. Yet, in dreams – if they are to be trusted – I do. Though my skin no longer bears its scars, the mark of betrayal remains – a stain on my soul, reborn into new vessel time and time again. I did not want to believe, until I saw the grief in your eyes. You seek forgiveness. I offer only that which you deserve. Sorrow, the haunting of a hollow promise – shattered, shapeless – and the memory of murder most foul. -> Read the rest on AO3

[ofthebeasts]

Kayiō's new place

Amaranthine approached the tank where it will be kept. He would have called Areli to bring him up, if the angel wasn't presently busy with prettying up the new mer.

He climbs up the ladder, stepping onto the plataform. Areli sits there, right on the edge, with his wings open wide— probably for the sake of balance. He watches for some time, peeking above its wings. Areli is not doing a bad job per se— Kayiō just seems to be a bit restless.

The new collar is black, and the red ribbon being braided into its hair is attatched to it. Amaranthine has to recognise that Areli did do a good job in terms of tension; it's just at right, wrapped around around the top of the braid thrice before disappearing behind and then shining on the braid.

The scales of the red naga did have some use after all.

"Now, dear," chides Amaranthine, when the mer begins to shift around a bit— maybe result of having its hair pulled too much? Ah, no matter. "Don't give Areli a hard time."

He waves his hand, and Areli flies away to wherever. He isn't particularly concerned with keeping the angel in check, it's loyal. Areli finds that he belongs at the palm of his hand, and Amaranthine can't not reward that kind lf loyalty. He won't even punish it for not finishing the task he gave it.

He finishes braiding the ribbon into Kayiō's hair, not without holding the mer in place at certain moments, but it doesn't take too long. Then, comes the net around his arms and torso. Amaranthine made sure that it was made with a soft material— after all, an injuried mer is of no use. It would be a shame for such a beautiful creature to be incapacitated by string cuts, or unable to do anything significant until they heal. He ties the net behind Kayiō's back, and it straightens its back for a moment.

It's tight enough that Kayiō feels somewhat restrained without truly being so, and that is something frustrating, that weird in-between, and the reminder of the nets that had once served to take from him the freedom of the sea.

Then, the dark red-purple silks— or a silk-like hydrophobic material, Amaranthine doesn't really know, draped and secured around his tail, bell on the edges of the cloth. Much heavier than the previous decorations, he muses.

He has Areli bring him a bird, and makes a cut on his leg. He watches with satisfaction as the first drops of blood on the water have the mer's eyes zero in on the bird, and as it leaps out of the tank, all the bells making a satisfying noise, and catches the thing, tearing it apart with animalistic glee.

Hm, perhaps Kayiō got hungry during the travel. No matter. As the mer eats the rest of the bird, Amaranthine leaves to check on the rest of the creatures.

Taglist: @enigmawriteswhump

Kayiō originally belongs to Monarch of @themonstrousmenagerie

[aamaranthiine]

people id like to get to know better

alias / name: lumina | lumi | unicorn pronouns: she-her | they-them birthday: january 27th zodiac sign: aquarius height: 5'4 hobbies: reading, writing, video games, dabbles in knitting sometimes, existing. favorite color: purple, blue, green favorite book: "the last unicorn" by peter s beagle. | "the immortals quartet" by tamora pierce. | "the unicorn chronicles" by bruce coville. last song: "stranded" by WRLD last film / show: uhh honestly cannot remember, probably a disney film as background noise one night. recent reads: "the unicorn treasury" by bruce coville. | "between two fires" by christopher buehlman inspiration: gestures wildly to source material. also just a general adoration for unicorn lore around the world, books by bruce coville, tamora pierce, garth nix and others. the longing for connection when you are lonely. the mysteries and beauty of nature. faerie mischief, nymphs and spirits of the wild. story behind url: amaranthine means 'everlasting' or 'eternal', which is a fitting descriptor for an immortal unicorn. lowkey have considered buying a proper domain name for this blog because im insane. fun fact about me: honestly not much to say here, i am a very mellow individual that lives on vibes and an obsession for fantasy creatures and stories. idk. been writing for 20 years straight now?? im old.

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[kiastirling-fanfic]

Hi Kia! How about "What greater gift than the love of a cat." from Dickens prompts for Anders x Hawke? Happy writing!

Thank you Lucky!! Here's some Anders/Anthony Hawke Rating: T CW: implied sex I guess? Word Count: 320 Genre: fluff maybe?

@dadrunkwriting

Anthony Hawke was a true Ferelden, as many in Kirkwall had once tried to make him regret. From the braids he wore in his hair after buying the Amell title back, to his accent, no one who met him could mistake him for a native Marcher. Given he stalked the streets in finery coated in a fine coat of mabari fur, even when the great stupid beast wasn’t with him, fewer still would ever mistake him.

Anders had seen those Ferelden qualities in him quickly of course, seen the mirror of his own origins, even more warped than he had become accustomed to in those brief weeks between reaching Kirkwall and leaving the Wardens. Weeks of being the only friendly face to dozens if not hundreds of Blight refugees, and in walked the first other mage Anders had seen since Velanna.

Anthony walked into the clinic shoulders first, held his ground like the mabari at his side, but it wasn’t long before Anders saw the truth of him.

How he was slow to trust, unlike the mabari. While he walked in Dark Town from his shoulders, at night he stalked Hightown on the pads of his feet, slinking and sinewy, while the dog plodded. When Bucket jumped on his loved ones and took them to the ground to lick their faces, Anthony only looked at them quietly, smiled, and gave his greetings last.

And when they lay in bed, Anthony would lay his head on Anders’ chest, fingers idly massaging wherever they might reach. When Anders carded his fingers through his hair, played with locks still half braided, he could swear that the sound Anthony made was practically a purr.

What greater gift than the love of a cat, Anders mused. He would always miss Pounce, of course, though he trusted Leda was taking good care of him in Amaranthine. But Anthony more than filled that hole in his life.

[celestiall0tus]

Update Moving into February thru March

Hello everyone! It's been a hot minute since I did one of these updates, but I figured I would share what is going on and the content that I'm working on. So, let's crack into this.

Miraculous AU and Separate Worlds remains shelved. Sorry everyone. Absolution does as well until I enter a macabre mood, so hope for a wacky lunar cycle like October 2023.

Paradise is temporarily shelved while I work on other projects as the inspiration is flowing with them.

Into the Fire and Lady and the Scoundrel will be worked on periodically. I have ideas floating around for the progression of them, it's just a matter of finding the motivation to write them. The ideas are there, just lacking in motivation.

Salvation is going to receive some love. So, after reading the existing chapters to a young gremlin that wanted to hear the story, I was absolutely appalled by the quality of writing. I literally looked at my IRL friend and told her how shit the fucking writing was and how ashamed of myself I let it see the light of day. A few grammar errors are one thing, but Salvation was a chore to read. So, expect that to be edited down again and reblogged. That must be done before I consider continuing the story. I personally apologize for letting such sloppy writing be posted. Shame on me.

Amaranthine I want to finish. I had hit a small snag in the writing as I needed to reassign kwamis to the heroes for the final mission. I had ideas floating around, but it wasn't until chatting with a pair in my discord (which shoutout to @authorambermkestner and @adventuremaker21 for helping me gather my thoughts) that I was able to assign the team kwamis for the final mission. Designs are made for the four getting new kwamis that I may get colored soon, or after I write more of Amaranthine, we'll see. Just know I am in the home stretch, I had hit a small snag, but it's resolved and will be finished soon.

Court of Miracles I'm working on periodically (having a cocreator helps with the muse, thank you anon <3). As I work on Court, I will get designs out as I write as there are a lot of designs to make and have found that this is the best for me to get the designs done.

Scions is the current that I'm working on as the newest piece. Designs for this will be done as I move through the story. I have the primary designs done (save for Marc and his is coming). A lot of the cast will either be quest givers or enemies moving forward. I have some fun ideas lined up for the "campaign."

Siren's Song is... having a small change. I know I keep saying I want to do more just casual storytelling, but I end up lying to myself and y'all. So, here I am again to say that I will be writing it out because that's just me. However, I keep to this for Siren's Song. This is meant to be something of a collab of sorts. I have a skeleton of what I'm thinking for a lot of plot and plot points. I will be open throughout the entire story to suggestions for other ideas, plot points, etc. So, to anyone that want to participate in a zany, crazy au where we just let loose and indulge in madness (like my norm). As such, expect a little bit more detail on Siren's Song come tomorrow (it's about midnight for me as typing this, so sleep soon)

Now, I know that sounds really stupid to write this way and why not just "write what you want?" One, I've written a lot of what I want, which is extremely dark, angst riddled, and borderline macabre (ignoring Absolution that is a full on horror). Make no mistake, I've got such plans with Siren's Song that involve angst for you, my dear audience that eats that shit up (and for that I love y'all <3) So, I still am, but also am having a lot of fun doing a collab writing. So, since this whole Siren's Song, Ivangami stuff started by an anon just suggesting it and liking the ship, which grew from there, I wanted to involve my audience as the initial concept came from y'all and grew from y'all. It was honestly fun making something a little more catered to what y'all wanted to see while having my own fun. Again, more details will come in the morning.

That is all for the time being. I thank y'all for the support that y'all have given me and look forward to more devilish writings in the future.

[avrorean]

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TWO HEADCANONS FOR YOUR MUSE THAT YOU’VE NEVER TOLD ANYONE :

i. 𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒. Seeing as Southern Thedas has an overall colder, harder climate, it's no surprise that any tropical or otherwise warmer fruit would have to be imported from other nations if they showed up at all. So naturally, Nanna hadn't come into contact with much more than lemons since she was brought to Ferelden. So when overseeing imports in Amaranthine and she got her first smell of oranges, Nanna immediately had to excuse herself lest she burst into tears on the spot. Oranges have strong roots in Nevarra, and the smell immediately sent her head swirling with memories from before her time in the Tower, in particular of an orange orchard outside of a blue house; this was the first time she'd ever remembered anything concrete from her homeland.

ii. 𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄.. Her name was EVUNE, an elven girl who'd been stolen from her clan when she was nine by the Templars when she was caught casting a spell too close to a human settlement. Even with the presence of other elves, it took time for her to adjust to a place so full of humans, but she did grow close to Nanna as a girl who'd been unwillingly taken from her home to this unrecognizable place. They were close friends through childhood, and in their adolescence found themselves romantically entangled.

She called Nanna 'ma sulahn', Nanna called her 'eyuni', spent many nights tucked together beneath the covers talking about the plans they'd make to run away together, how Evune would take Nanna back to her clan where they could live free with their magic forever and live happily ever after. It was a sweet dream for them both... until the day actually came. During the particularly chaotic escape attempt of a certain young healer, an opening had been created that would have let them both flee the Tower and Evune immediately seized upon it. But when she tried to bring Nanna along, she had froze, too terrified and loyal to take the risk of incurring the wrath of the Circle and Irving's disappointment. Both of them turned away in tears, and Nanna never saw her again. Two years later, this event would spur her to action when Jowan would come to her with the same request. After all this time, she still sometimes wonders if Evune ever found her way home.

THREE THINGS YOUR CHARACTER LIKES DOING IN THEIR FREE TIME :

i. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆. the circle mages likes reading, everyone is shocked i know. But being and the favored of the First Enchanter, Nanna has always been inclined to reading and study; she loves learning new things and loves engaging her mind. And one of the many perks of being Arl and Warden-Commander both means she has access to things that would otherwise be censored in a Circle library - including literature banned by the Chantry. ii. 𝐅𝐋𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆. one of the benefits of being taught the art of shapeshifting by Morrigan is its use in escaping her woes of the Keep. What she'd mostly used for tactical reasons became a newfound freedom for Nanna when . Sometimes she chooses to run as a wolf, but more often than not she takes the form of a bird to fly across her lands to clear her head. iii. 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐑��. for all that she enjoys the prior two, Nanna needed a hobby. It had been Madame Woolsey who’d made the suggestion; being a mage of uncertain birth, or at the very least not a Fereldan noble as far as her vassals were concerned, it had been put forward that taking up some arts of the noble ladies would be seen favorably. Initially an instrument had seemed the most practical choice, but Nanna quickly became enthralled with the act of learning the harp and its complexities, of reading and understanding music. Now it's not uncommon to hear the sound of a high harp coming from the Keep.

SEVEN PEOPLE THAT YOUR CHARACTER LIKES / LOVES :

(note: in no particular order) i. Rune. ii. Leliana iii. Zevran iv. Sten v. Morrigan vi. Varel vii. Oghren

TWO THINGS YOUR CHARACTER REGRETS:

i. 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘. one of Nanna's internal fears has always been the rejection of the family she doesn't remember. She does eventually establish a connection, but plenty of things might have gone differently if she had taken the initiative herself in seeking them out. The Hawkes, her father with her sister in Rivain, her missing mother in the Wastes, her brother in Tevinter, the twins in the Grand Necropolis. Any of them might have been a strong, stable connection that she could have had through the years, and she regrets that she waited so long to find out.

ii. 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅. Nanna often consoled Alistair on his grief over Duncan, but rarely if ever did they speak of what to do about Loghain aside from stopping him at the Landsmeet, so his burst of rage over her decision to spare him came as a shock to her.

TWO FEARS YOUR CHARACTER HAS :

i. 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐒. Despite all her accomplishments, Nanna knows that her standing of being protected from Templars is tenuous at best - a fact only amplified by the Templar ambush and infiltration in the seemingly unending chase to capture Anders. Coupled with the fact that her phylactery is still firmly in Chantry hands, it could be a blow of an ill wind and Templars could be at her door and back in the bowels of Kinloch Hold. If Nanna at any point found herself locked up in the Tower again, she'd likely wither away in despair.

ii. 𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒. Nanna hates giant spiders - specifically giant spiders. She ran into so many on the roads of Ferelden, in caves, and in ruins, that she dreads running into them and their giant, trapping webs. She'll gladly fight to kill them, but they make her skin crawl.

[ageofdragcns]

NAME:      Ilvanna Cousland HEIGHT:      5'5" CLASS:      Rogue ALIGNMENT / ATTITUDE:      True good; peace leaning FAMILY:      Havoc (Mabari dog), Fergus (elder brother), Bryce (father), Eleanor (mother), Oriana (sister-in-law), Oren (nephew) AGE:      20 TITLE:      Grey Warden & Heir to the Cousland Throne HAIR:      Falls just past her shoulders, has a slight natural curl to it. Brunette in color EYES:      Brown PRONOUNS:      She/Her SEXUALITY:      Pansexual SPECIES:      Human IDENTIFIERS:      Beauty on left cheek bone FACECLAIM:      Natalie Portman VERSES/AUs:      none atm GENERAL TAGS: FACE || HEADCANON || MUSINGS || GOOFY SHIT || THREADS || ANSWERED || SHIPS: none atm || *In verses where she is not in a ship, Ilvanna can be defaulted to being Alistair's Queen, if applicable

DRAGON AGE KEEP CHOICES BELOW THE CUT

“For generations, your family, the Couslands, has stewarded the lands of Highever, earning the loyalty of your people with justice and temperance. When your country was occupied by the Orlesian Empire, your father and grandfather served the embattled kings of your land. Today, your elder brother takes up House Cousland’s banner in service to the Crown—not against the men of Orlais, but against the bestial darkspawn rising in the south.”

COMPANIONS ➼ Romanced Alistair ➼ Recruited Dog (Havoc), Sten, Zevran, Wynne, Oghren ➼ Persuaded Revered Mother to free Sten ➼ Loghain was killed by Alistair in duel ➼ Alistair became King & Ilvanna is his Queen ➼ Morrigan had an old god baby with Alistair ➼ Acquired grimoire peacefully

PROLOGUE ➼ Bought food to feed the Ostagar prisoner ➼ Cured mabari hound

NATURE OF THE BEAST ➼ Brokered Peace ➼ Told Athras about his wife's fate ➼ Brought Cammen and Gheyna together ➼ Brought Varathorn ironbark ➼ Saved the halla ➼ Returned Deygan to Dalish Camp

PARAGON OF HER KIND ➼ Defeated Branka ➼ Bhelen rules Orzammar ➼ Dagna left to study ➼ Didn't encounter Mardy ➼ Killed Ruck, said he died heroically ➼ Proved Legion of Dead connected to noble house ➼ Returned tome to Shaperate ➼ Helped Burkel create Chantry ➼ Zerlinda left for the surface ➼ Completed Rogek's lyrium deal ➼ Helped Orta join Assembly

BROKEN CIRCLE ➼ Mages supported ➼ First Enchanter Irving survived battle ➼ Did not agree to Cullen's request

DENERIM ➼ Ser Landry alive ➼ Told Bann Sighard about Oswyn ➼ Brought scroll to Sister Justine ➼ Didn't complete Slim Couldry's crime wave ➼ Helped clear customers out of Pearl ➼ Handled the Crimson Oars ➼ Gave Alfstanna Irminric's ring ➼ Return amulet to the beggar ➼ Didn't complete Master Ignacio's assassinations ➼ Helped Alistair find Goldanna ➼ Did not encounter Marjolaine

THE LANDSMEET ➼ Alistair and Ilvanna rule

THE URN OF SACRED ASHES ➼ Urn not poisoned

THE ARL OF REDCLIFFE ➼ Helped Redcliffe fight ➼ Freed Bevin and paid for sword ➼ Helped Redcliffe prepare ➼ Helped Owen's daughter escape ➼ Connor alive, not possessed ➼ Isolde is alive ➼ Bella left to start a brewery

THE BATTLE OF DENERIM ➼ Ilvanna killed the Archdemon

AWAKENING EXPANSION ➼ Ilvanna allowed Architect to live ➼ Nathaniel died ➼ Keep & Amaranthine protected ➼ Oghren & Felsi reunited

WITCH HUNT DLC ➼ Ilvanna did not go through the eluvian

WARDEN'S KEEP DLC ➼ Gained Power of Blood ➼ Slayed Sophia and allowed Avernus ethical research

STONE PRISONER DLC ➼ Shale recruited ➼ Matthias and Amalia both alive, neither possessed

[fcousland]

overview: as the eldest son of house cousland ( the ruling family of the teyrnir of highever ), fergus was sent to ostagar on a scouting mission to assist king cailan's efforts against the coming blight. in his absence, arl howe laid siege on the cousland castle, killing fergus' parents as well as his wife and child. only his sister, alys, escaped the attack, but was conscripted into the grey warden order as a result and likewise sent to ostagar. fergus had been reported missing shortly before the battle, and for weeks he was presumed dead. however, his scouting unit had been ambushed and fergus was found by a chasind who tended to him in his lengthy recovery. it wasn't until the landsmeet that fergus was finally able to reunite with his sister and learn of his family's tragic fate. after she ended the blight, fergus took his place as teyrn of highever, and hopes to rebuild his fallen house.

verses

main : for all plots centered around the games. i'm pretty open to playing around with different scenarios and aus ( i.e. fergus being picked up as a companion in origins, rescued by someone else in the wilds, etc. ) but unless plotted otherwise, the default is that he becomes teyrn, his sister is the arlessa of amaranthine, and he enters an arranged marriage with evelyn trevelyan ( verdraste ) who is also my default inquisitor, unless ofc i'm writing with other non-trevelyan inquisitors.

fantasy : very easy to drop fergus and house cousland in any fantasy setting !! so this may be the primary choice. the gist remains relatively the same. his land is on the stormy coast of whatever country applies, and default is that his family is recognized as being second in power to the crown, or close to it. they're known for their highly adept soldiers ( great for muses who need allies & reinforcements ! ), strong network of spies, and breeding and raising mabari warhounds. more than likely, fergus succeeded his father after a similar tragedy, but we can play it by ear.

regency / bridgerton : fergus is the eldest son of the duke of highever. given his family's legacy in the military, he voluntarily fought in the napoleonic wars, but sustained injuries that left him incapacitated and unable to return home for a few months. during his recovery, his estate was infiltrated by an unidentified murderer who killed his parents, but luckily did not find his sister. after returning home, fergus steps in as the new duke, and is being pressured into finding a wife soon. understandably, this is currently the last thing on his mind. he's besties with benedict and anthony ( <3 ).

dossier

name. fergus cousland titles. teyrn of highever ( addressed as "lord cousland" ) pronouns. he/him age. 27 (da:o), 37-40 (da:i), 47 (da: veilguard) origin/nationality. ferelden etymology. human noble / warrior of the champion class sexuality. bisexual alignment. lawful good, fealty to the ferelden crown or his sister

relations. alys cousland (sister, alive), bryce cousland (father, deceased), eleanor cousland (mother, deceased), oriana cousland (first wife, deceased), oren cousland (son, deceased)

height. 6'1" build. herculean, defined but not chiseled; strong like a bear, not a pretty statue; just enough softness to make for an excellent hugger (also he has great tits idc idc) hair. dark brown, curly eyes. hazel, variety of browns and honey tones scars. riddled with them. he's a tank who battles in the frontlines and take critical hits. his body is a testament to this. he wears them with pride, aside from the worst one : a large crescent shaped gash across his abdomen from the battle of ostagar. he had to cauterize the wound to avoid bleeding out. the chasind took care of the rest when they found him, but not even magic could heal it all the way. scents. petrichor, sea salt and cypress

known languages: ferelden, and most other languages from across thedas. it was required in his noble studies, but frankly he is sorely embarrassed to admit he has not retained most of them and will butcher the conversation on more than a few accounts. his avvar is pretty great though, thanks to aerick, an exiled avvar/highever guardsman, originally from kirkwall, who mentored him through his youth.

abilities / skillset

* weapons master. proficient with most weapons (i.e., shields, halberds, crossbrows, axes & mauls). he'll often carry 2-3 depending on the situation and his position in the battlefield, but his sword is the most consistent choice. dual wielding it with a shield or a maul crafted in the shape of two mabari jaws is his other consistent choice.

* great tactician. by the time we get to da: origins, fergus pretty much functions as a commander in his father's stead. he led the forces of the northern ferelden banns and strategized the battle alongside king cailan, loghain and duncan.

* superior survival skills. again thanks to aerick, but, as an outdoorsman who hated being cooped up in the castle, these lessons were mainly through fergus' insistence. he's always taken a great interest in hunting, as well as aerick's avvar roots, so aerick would sometimes oblige fergus and his friends by guiding them through long hunting treks in the mountains, to learn how to hunt, set traps, and survive more practically in tougher terrains. eventually, he made a habit of frequently hiking at his own leisure despite protests from his mother, so at this point you can throw him in the middle of anywhere and he'll be quite capable and adaptable.

* basic nautical skills. thanks to his oh-so-fun summer weeks spent with grandpa fearcher on a warship :))) old man put your boy through it, but he came out with callouses a plenty, knowing the basics of rigging, how to tie excellent knots, star navigation, etc.

restrictions

* speed. he is meant to be a powerhouse, and is fast but only to a degree. when faced with someone of the rogue class, this could very well be to his detriment if he can't manage to get in a good hit that knocks them into next week.

* post battle of ostagar. his right leg was broken and poorly set when he was found by the chasind, and while healed, it does still fail on him if he exerts himself too hard. he also suffers from ptsd which may compromise his focus while in action. his combat days are much more limited because of this, but he's still a tactician and inspires high morale in the ranks where he can.

* politics. he hates everything about it. while a warm and generally charming person, he cannot abide to be disingenuous and lacks the patience to engage in shallow or false conversations. he's a man guided by his heart, who acts more quickly than he thinks, and will often be brutally honest if there's someone or something he doesn't like. regardless of political consequence. one of the reasons why alys was thought to be better suited for the role of teyrna.

[amaranthineoni]

Bleach OC - Name Games

Ibaraki [伊原木] Tomoe [永萌]

Ibaraki [伊原木]

伊 (I): A phonetic element, providing the name with a certain sound or rhythm. Can be used as a pronoun, "he/she/it", "this/that", "just". (Also used as a stand alone to mean 'Italy' which is completely irrelevant here.)

原 (Hara): This character means "meadow/field/plain/prairie", "original", "primitive", "tundra", and "wilderness." It is often associated with nature, open spaces, or the beginning or source of something. In personal names, it can evoke a sense of groundedness, natural beauty, or an ancestral connection. (Most famously in Bleach, this kanji is the same as used in 'Urahara' [浦原], of which it seems to derive no special meaning.)

木 (Ki): This character represents "tree" or "wood." It symbolizes strength, growth, and vitality. It can also be associated with qualities such as stability, flexibility, and a connection to nature.

This name has little upfront meaning, and there isn't a widely recognized symbolic interpretation of it. It's most recognizably the name of Ibaraki Prefecture, however the kanji used for that is 茨城, roughly "thorny castle". Where as Tomoe's Ibaraki "伊原木" might be more aptly read as "that original tree" (as "that field of wood" makes little sense".)

Further, I admit it was chosen a little haphazardly. Tomoe was originally written as a sister to Tatsuki, and thus used her surname 'Arisawa' but due to the tastes of tumblr RP and my own development of this muse, she eventually diverged from this original form and needed a new name to accompany it. The name, consequently, wasn't picked with a specific meaning in mind.

Rather it was picked due to the use of its name for Ibaraki-doji, a supernatural entity depicted as a grotesque, one-eyed, hag-like creature with long, disheveled hair in Japanese folklore. It can be described in certain folklore as an Oni or Oni like creature. The Ibaraki-doji is known for its mischievous and sometimes malevolent behavior.

This is an obvious connection with Tomoe's own Oni symbolism of her inner hollow, however closer readings of Ibaraki-doji's folklore would be necessary to gain a deeper understanding of Tomoe herself.

For example, many tales of Ibaraki-doji often focus on:

Transformation and Hidden Nature

Feminine Power and Rebellion

Morality and Consequences

Exploration of Otherness and Otherworldly Beings

All of which are major themes of this blog, and which I might return to touch on at a later time, but this post is already getting SO LONG, and I still have to talk about her first name. 

Tomoe [ 永萌 ]

永 (nagai/ei) - This character represents "eternity" or "perpetuity." It conveys the idea of something enduring or everlasting.

萌 (moe) - This character has multiple meanings, but in the context of the name "Tomoe," it is often associated with "sprouting," "budding," or "to be full of life." It can represent the concept of new growth, vitality, or the awakening of potential.

When combined, the kanji "永萌" in the name "Tomoe" can be interpreted in several ways:

Eternal Sprout: The name can signify a continuous, evergreen presence of growth and vitality, suggesting an enduring and lively nature.

Everlasting Potential: It represents the idea of unceasing potential or the perpetual capacity to bloom and develop.

Eternal Awakening: The name may convey the concept of an eternal awakening or the continuous realization of one's inner self.

In the context of Tomoe, herself and my creation of her, I leaned into the last two meanings, with a preferential reading of 'Everlasting Potential'. Her name represents the idea of enduring possibilities, growth, and the constant realization of one's capabilities. It can be seen as a name that embodies the concept of ongoing development, resilience, and the ever-expanding horizons of one's potential - a concept that's tied into multiple other parts of her design including the inclusion of:

Amaranthine - from the word "amaranth," which refers to a group of plants known for their vibrant, long-lasting flowers. When discussing flower symbolism, the term "amaranthine" often represents enduring beauty, immortality, and eternal love and this meaning is preserved both in the name of this blog (though I've recently considered changing it), as well as in Demonio's design, which features a changing tattoo of flowers on her skin. While the flower motif doesn't crop up frequently on this blog it is one that should be kept in mind.

Amatsu-Mikuboshi - Amatsu-Mikaboshi is a deity in Japanese mythology and Shinto cosmology. In Shinto belief, Amatsu-Mikaboshi is associated with darkness, chaos, and the unseen forces of the universe, and often placed in juxtaposition to Amaterasu. It is an opposing force that must be carefully tempered by the other gods, and while he can be suppressed or contained, he cannot be killed or defeated. The universe maintains its careful balance between order and chaos.

Her Age - She's a character that is designed to look at personal growth, how one develops and grapples with challenge. Since her creation she's aged several years. No longer a child, this is a character that's had to face great adversity and transformation in order to develop into the woman she is at this day. 

However, while this understanding of Tomoe's name is one of the conventional meanings, 萌 (moe) may also be used in certain contexts to mean 'to show symptoms of'. This usage is more commonly seen in medical or clinical contexts rather than as a standalone name. In medical terminology, it can be used to describe the manifestation or appearance of symptoms or signs of a condition. While this is not a meaning that would be used when discussing stand alone names, a non-conventional reading of "Tomoe" (永萌), may be translated as "to show symptoms of eternity" based on the literal meanings of the individual kanji characters.

In this sense, her name reflects, quite literally, her curse of immortality bestowed upon her by Amatsu-Mikaboshi, and the ability which will allow her to act as its avatar and the executor of its will.

Tomoe (巴) is also the name of the comma like shape and is a motif I've used in her design previously, which also ties in to her themes of spirituality. It’s a common symbol used in shinto design, as well as regarded for its protective properties. Further, the swirling motion of the tomoe shape can symbolize change, transformation, and the continuous flow of life. It represents the cyclical nature of existence and the ever-changing world.

Finally, the name is shared by another famous figure of Japanese history: Tomoe Gozen. Though the kanji differ, one can't help but think of the celebrated and renowned female samurai when one hears it, and the implication I hope it invokes for Tomoe Ibaraki is that of a loyal and devoted warrior.

In sum the final reading of her name and the images it evokes is one of conflict, and a battle between good an evil, order and chaos. Homonyms with both heros and demons, and evoking imagery of potentially limitless growth, and expansion, her name embodies many of the themes her character grapples with.

[dragonologist-phd]

Home aesthetic moodboards for DA ocs

🏠  for a moodboard about my muse’s home aesthetics

thank you! i have so many DA OC's, so for this i decided to keep it simple and just went with Marja Aeducan- and of course i ended up making multiples, lol

her childhood home, Orzammar:

grand and gold and tbh a little overwhelming!

The Aeducan Palace was the only home Marja ever knew growing up, and of course she loved it. Even later, she does appreciate how stately and dignified everything was- but coming back after being away for so long does lead her to look at it all through a slightly different light. It's ostentatious, to say the least

and then there's Amaranthine:

Not quite home, but the closest thing Marja has after the Blight- and it does start to grow on her. It's a castle, like before, but also nothing like the Diamond Quarter. The aesthetics are focused more on function than showing off riches, and she forms good memories there: playing chess with Nathaniel, reading in the library with Anders and Sigrun, and even starting her own garden

moodboard meme

[scriptores]

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐄 : fergus cousland, dragon age: origins

overview: as the eldest son of house cousland ( the ruling family of the teyrnir of highever ), fergus was sent to ostagar on a scouting mission to assist king cailan's efforts against the coming blight. in his absence, arl howe laid siege on the cousland castle, killing fergus' parents, as well as his wife and child. only his sister, alys, escaped the attack, but was conscripted into the grey warden order as a result and likewise sent to ostagar. fergus had been reported missing shortly before the battle, and for weeks he was presumed dead. however, his scouting unit had been ambushed and fergus was found by a chasind who tended him in his lengthy recovery. it was not until the land's meet that fergus was finally able to reunite with his sister and learn of his family's fate. after she ended the blight, fergus took his place as teyrn of highever, and hopes to rebuild his fallen house.

verses

main : for all plots centered around the games. i'm pretty open to playing around with different scenarios and aus (i.e. fergus being picked up as a companion in origins, rescued by someone else in the wilds, considered as an option for king / a marriage to anora during the landsmeet -- which he will loathe you for -- etc. ) but unless plotted otherwise, the default is that he becomes teyrn, his sister is the arlessa of amaranthine, and he enters an arranged marriage with evelyn trevelyan ( @verdraste who is also my default inquisitor, unless ofc i'm writing with other non-trevelyan inquisitors ).

fantasy : very easy to drop fergus and house cousland in any fantasy setting !! so this may be the primary choice. the gist remains relatively the same. his land is on the stormy coast of whatever country applies, and default is that his family is recognized as being second in power to the crown, or close to it. they're known for their highly adept soldiers (great for muses who need allies & reinforcements!), strong network of spies, and breeding and raising mabari warhounds. more than likely, fergus succeeded his father due to a similar tragedy, but we can play it by ear.

regency / bridgerton : fergus is the eldest son of the duke of highever. given his family's legacy in the military, he voluntarily fought in the battle of waterloo, but sustained an injury that left him incapacitated and unable to return home for a few months. during his recovery, his estate was infiltrated by an unknown murderer who killed his parents, but luckily did not find his sister. upon his return home, fergus steps in as the new duke, and is being pressured into finding a wife soon. understandably, this is currently the last thing on his mind. he's besties with benedict and anthony ( when he isn't being a buzzkill <3 ).

dossier

name. fergus cousland titles. teyrn of highever (addressed as "lord cousland") pronouns. he/him age. 27 (da:o), 37-40 (da:i) origin/nationality. ferelden etymology. human noble / warrior of the champion class sexuality. bisexual alignment. lawful good, fealty to the ferelden crown or his sister

relations. alys cousland (sister, @ladygriffon), bryce cousland (father, deceased), eleanor cousland (mother, deceased), oriana cousland (first wife, deceased), oren cousland (son, deceased)

height. 6'1" build. herculean, defined but not chiseled; strong like a bear, not a pretty statue; just enough softness to make for an excellent hugger (also he has great tits idc idc) hair. dark brown, curly eyes. hazel, variety of browns and honey tones scars. riddled with them. he's a tank; it's his duty to battle in the frontlines and take critical hits. his body is a testament to this. he wears them with pride, aside from the worst one: a large crescent shaped gash across his abdomen from the battle of ostagar. he had to cauterize the wound to avoid bleeding out. the chasind took care of the rest when they found him, but not even magic could heal it all the way. scents. petrichor, sea salt and cypress

known languages: ferelden, and most other languages from across thedas. it was required in his noble studies, but frankly he is sorely embarrassed to admit he has not retained most of them and will butcher the conversation on more than a few accounts. his avvar is pretty great though, thanks to aerick, an exiled avvar/highever guardsman, originally from kirkwall, who mentored him through his youth. (also asteria's father, but more on that in a different post)

abilities / skillset. * weapons master. proficient with most weapons (i.e., shields, halberds, crossbrows, axes & mauls). he'll often carry 2-3 depending on the situation and his position in the battlefield, but his sword is the most consistent choice. dual wielding it with a shield or a maul crafted in the shape of two mabari jaws is his other consistent choice.

* great tactician. by the time we get to da: origins, fergus pretty much functions as a commander in his father's stead. he led the forces of the northern ferelden banns and strategized the battle alongside king cailan, loghain and duncan.

* superior survival skills. again thanks to aerick, but, as an outdoorsman who hated being cooped up in the castle, these lessons were mainly through fergus' insistence. he's always taken a great interest in hunting, as well as aerick's avvar roots, so aerick would sometimes oblige fergus and his friends by guiding them through long hunting treks in the mountains, to learn how to hunt, set traps, and survive more practically in tougher terrains. eventually, he made a habit of frequently hiking at his own leisure despite protests from his mother, so at this point you can throw him in the middle of anywhere and he'll be quite capable and adaptable.

* basic nautical skills. thanks to his oh-so-fun summer weeks spent with grandpa fearcher on a warship :))) old man put your boy through it, but he came out with callouses a plenty, knowing the basics of rigging, how to tie excellent knots, star navigation, etc. restrictions. * speed. he is meant to be a powerhouse, and is fast but only to a degree. when faced with someone of the rogue class, this could very well be to his detriment if he can't manage to get in a good hit that knocks them into next week.

* post battle of ostagar. his right leg was broken and poorly set when he was found by the chasind, and while healed, it does still fail on him if he exerts himself too hard. he also suffers from ptsd which can be triggered during a confrontation and compromise his focus. his combat days are much more limited because of this, but he's still a tactician and inspires high morale in the ranks where he can.

* politics. he hates everything about it. while a warm and generally charming person, he cannot abide to be disingenuous and lacks the patience to engage in shallow or false conversations. he's a man, guided by his heart, who acts more quickly than he thinks and will often be brutally honest if there's someone or something he doesn't like. regardless of political consequence. one of the reasons why alys was thought to be better suited for the role of teyrna.

themes. through me (the flood), hozier

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, November 8

XANDER: You were looking at my neck. ANGEL: What? XANDER: You were checking out my neck! I saw that. ANGEL: No, I wasn't! XANDER: Just keep your distance, pal. ANGEL: I wasn't looking at your neck. XANDER: I told you to eat before we left.

~~BtVS 1x12 “Prophecy Girl”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Overdue Honesty (Buffy, Joyce, others, PG) by badly_knitted

Diary: Prologue (Xander, T, Devil May Cry xover) by madimpossibledreamer

Head Games (Angel/Darla, T) by NAOA

I may never get to Heaven (but I once came mighty close) (Buffy/Angel, T) by angelus2hot

Amaranthine (Buffy/Angel, T) by Lalaith Quetzalli

Tabula Inscripta (Buffy/Spike, R) by all_choseny

My Babysitter's A Vampire (Buffy/Spike, PG) by violettathepiratequeen

[Chaptered Fiction]

Breathe Again, Chapters 1-2/17 (Angel/Cordelia, M) by Califi62

Exodus Take Two, Chapter 3/3 Complete! (Harry Potter xover, Xander, Harry Potter, not rated) by danu40k

Days of Future Past, Chapter 29/34 (Buffy/OC, Angel/OC, Buffy/Angel, M) by a2zmom

Heart Don't Lie, Chapter 19/25 (Buffy/Spike, E) by NautiBitz

Blood and Chaos, Chapter 37/? (Ensemble, M) by quote_Amy_unquote (Sannah_banana)

Lindsey's Pride, Chapter 4 (Angel, Lindsey, T) by TinyDancer96

Her Old Fashioned Boy, Chapter 13 (Giles/Jenny, T) by Bobbie23

1632 Revello Drive, Chapter 6 (Buffy, Giles, T) by A Most Sovereign Lady

[French language] Do as Romans do, Chapter 4 (Dawn/Spike, T) by OldGirl-NoraArlani

Against All Odds, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by CheekyKitten

Destiny or Choices Made?, Chapter 26 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by charmed4lifekaren

Out of this World, love..., Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Miss Kitty

the Eyes, Chapter 14 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Dusty

Dusk Rising, Chapter 25 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by HappyWhenItRains

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: A fragment from a bigger Spuffy project I’ve been working on for a while. (worksafe) by lamaraloon

Artwork: [Drawing of Buffy] (worksafe) by nicknamekittyname

Cosplay: For anyone who can guess the character I’m attempting to cosplay here. Really digging his outfits (Lorne, worksafe) by geekstuffkittykat

Artwork: They know exactly what we’re here for. (Oz, slightly NSFW) by snakeliciousbaby

Fanvid: Wesley Wyndam-Pryce | Anti Hero by 1SnoWhiteQueen1

Fanvid: Marvel | Buffyverse by Jess Wilson

[Reviews & Recaps]

ReWatch: Angel (the series) S1, E19 - 22 by kimannebb

Turning The Vampire Genre on its Head (Buffy The Vampire Slayer analysis) by mediaconsumernightwriter

[Recs & In Search Of]

Our next fic for IWRY 2023 is by thenewbuzwuzz recced by original-iwry-marathon

[Community Announcements]

Upcoming December Event: 'Tis The Season by Sunnydale After Dark

[Fandom Discussions]

It is f*cking insane how much better of a character angel becomes when he’s not centered around buffy by junotter

God, rewatching Angel is always so brutally bittersweet by andrasta14

Why didn’t sunnydale coffins have stakes built into them by twosomeofcuteness

November 6, 2001: Once More, With Feeling aired for BTVS season 6, episode 7. by on-this-day-btvs

[About Buffy/Cordy] by jennycalendar

Watching S2 of Buffy after watching S7 is serious whiplash. by muse-write

This is why Willow Rosenberg is such an important character in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and why she’s so relatable and resonatable by girl4music

Honestly I just try to ignore everything mentioning Giles and his abandoning of Buffy and the Scoobies by girl4music

I just woke up thinking about how unfair the watcher’s council was for never paying the slayer by mariepv

Rather than “how spuffy,” reasons “why spuffy.” Why do spuffies spuffy? by deadthingu

So I was watching ‘Once More, With Feeling’ earlier and [shortened] I noticed Willow and Tara’s physical distance a lot in the background of the Magic Box by girl4music

weird that in Spike: After the Fall, I find that the characters’ voices aren’t as show-accurate as Asylum or Shadow Puppets by absolutely-wretched

what if I said Cordelia’s flat tone is bc she’s autistic what then by svngriche

Ok hot take maybe but the whole like cheating thing between willow and xander personally made no sense to me by treeshman

I have one big thought. When Buffy shows up in the office to ask Giles for help with Angel by twosomeofcuteness

[Amends: episode rewatch and notes] by twosomeofcuteness

hey. um. this just occurred to me [Giles and Jenny using the same crossbow] by jennycalendar

THIS IS SUCH A LINE. especially considering where she [Willow] goes next! by jennycalendar

Seth Green leaving, was it dodging a bullet storywise by Btvs fan, multiple posters

Should Buffy have used force? by NoShip, multiple posters

First genetically born Slayer? by Firm_Zookeepergame16

What is everyone opinion on Harmony? by RachelisRach

What part did Xander really play in the enjoining spell? by JeSuisLaCockamouse

Why Spike? by Hairy-Membership-461

A defence of Spike by inconspicuous2012

What if Spike got the Gypsy curse instead by The810kid

Angel vs Spike in AtS 5.08 “Destiny” (spoilers for AtS) by AccordingReference3

Was Angel more allowed to graphic violence than Buffy? by SafiraAshai

What the show was saying with Spike's development by Nostromo87

Maybe an unpopular opinion on Riley and Buffy in season 5 by Eagles56

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