#and feeling like my vision and goals and dream way of doing this is failing

[risingshards]

Writing Year in Review 2024 Part 1: Wins and Defeats

Doing this a bit earlier than the 31st but I pretty much have the gist of things. On paper this should be a year I should be celebrating writing-wise. I got my first print book deal (for a nonfiction junior book not like big doorbuster fantasy deal but still!) and my first premium web novel in Reborn in a Fighting Game with My Rival.

I should be doing a victory lap but I just feel like I failed. In my most recent meeting with my writing workshop someone said I must be feeling great with the year I had, but internally I was like, I don't feel like I had a great year. I'm gonna try to weave in some good vibes but this is gonna be yet another mopey post in a year filled with em I have a feeling.

✅ for wins and ❌ for things I feel like I failed on.

✅I was able to keep up with a bunch of projects at once. While writing Reborn, I kept writing Rising Shards, and took on an extra challenge in trying for an action fantasy web novel contest in Lost Hero. A half point off on this because juggling everything put me very far behind and keeping up with writing and work was tough.

❌Readership woes. I don't want to sound ungrateful at ALL for the wonderful amazing and kind readers I have, but on a sheer numbers level this year was rough. Watching Rising Shards lose 50% or more of its readership hurts, and I'm not sure what exactly I did, or if I did anything, but you know I'm gonna overthink it.

I had a month of short interlude chapters to give myself break last January and views fell off, maybe that did it. Maybe the arc I chose to pursue this year wasn't the right one. Maybe RS is just too long now and people fell off and there's no hope of getting them back with the kind of story I want to write. Maybe I'm not getting featured anymore which boosted my views. Maybe I just fucking suck at convincing people to read my work. I would guess it's a mix of everything there but I have this need to keep going with Rising Shards even though it's super duper long now. It's my comfort series and they're my comfort characters, and I'm a firm believer in a primarily slice of life series that goes really long being a potential source of comfort for others. I still have a ways to go on it so I hope I can get my numbers up so I don't get depressed about it every so often.

✅I wrote a nonfiction book that will be in print soon. This project was so tough to work on and I don't know if I'll share it on here since it was through a local publisher, but soon I'll have a book that I wrote in print.

❌The Lost Hero. My action fantasy contest entry didn't get much traction and didn't advance in the contest. It was such a sprint getting it done but sad to have come short, and in hindsight thinking about it, I made so many mistakes writing it that I didn't really deserve to even make it to round two.

❌Projects I wanted to get to but couldn't. While I did get three going at once, there was still a bunch I didn't make as much progress on as I wanted. I've been trying to do a Patreon exclusive series forever but made zero progress on that (and made negative progress on my Patreon sigh), and had some other series I wanted to work on.

✅Reborn in a Fighting Game with My Rival. My big win of the year, a dream come true. I entered this series into Tapas' romance web novel contest last year and it made the top 50 and was picked up. I am 95% done with the series and am writing the ending now (Obligatory note that I want to do a Season 2 or a sequel someday), and it has been such a pleasure to work on even when it got tough. The staff from Tapas has been so cool and supportive and understanding of the writers and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity. The day it launched will forever be a special day to me.

So more losses than wins. The wins were pretty big, but the losses sting really hard. Overall, I should be proud of how I did last year, juggling three series, having my first premium series, etc. but I feel more disappointed in myself than anything. I hope I can use these feelings to push forward and pull something amazing off, but for now I feel like I tripped and fell into the trenches and have to figure out how to get back on my feet.

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[liviawildrose]

𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝

keep your energy private.

seriously, keeping your energy to yourself isn’t just about privacy; it’s a form of protection. when you keep everything to yourself your plans, your dreams, your struggles you’re building a force field around your future. people can’t taint what they don’t know. your energy is sacred, and you need to protect it at all costs. i know i share a lot of my stories, goals, dreams and struggles on this blog but guys livia wildrose ain’t my real name lol. so even if i’m saying stuff here it’s not like y’all know me personally or how i look like, moreover this is a place for me to see and tract my progress as well as help everyone along the way.

it’s not just about guarding your goals from negative people, it’s also about protecting your peace from unwanted opinions and energy. you have to realize that when you let people in on your vision, you’re giving them the ability to influence your thoughts, your beliefs, and your emotions. keep your energy private so that no one can manipulate it. i’ve mentioned this in take yourself seriously cause you need to be mindful with people around you. now, if you are sharing things with people, always remember this cleanse yourself every single day. you’re not just protecting your energy from others, but also keeping yourself aligned with the higher vibrations you deserve. do your rituals, take your baths, and cleanse your space. salt, turmeric, water whatever it is you use to rid yourself of negativity make it a daily habit. you need to let go of bad energy regularly to keep your spirit clear.

why is this so important?

the world works on energy. when you’re constantly sharing your moves with others, you’re leaving yourself open to their bad vibes. not everyone wants to see you win, and some people might even secretly wish for your downfall. you can’t let that influence your life. also understand that it’s a privilege to be with you. It’s a privilege to be your friend. It’s a privilege to be in the same space as you so please if someone is acting up and is trying to make you feel bad, get rid of them as soon as possible. on top of that, just so you know, evil eye is very real. so please protect yourself from it and a lot of times. It’s these kinds of blockages that stops us from achieving our goals and dreams 

but here’s the kicker: if you’re putting bad energy out there, if you’re secretly wishing for someone else to fail, guess what happens? it reflects right back on you. if you’re praying for someone’s downfall, you’re attracting your own. seriously, what you put out into the universe always comes back, and karma doesn’t miss a beat. if you’re the person trying to take others down or wishing ill will, your life will start crumbling. it’s that simple. i know people that bad things, and they will continue to do bad things to you, but keep in mind that self love is the highest form of protection so they won’t be able to get to you. if you have immense amount of self-love, as well as if you practice, protection, and grounding on daily basis. so you don’t have to go out there and wish that everything bad happens to them. use that energy to build a better life for yourself. stop being a hater, it’s not cute. being an hater will only bring bad energy in your life.

be good to people.

don’t talk bad about others, don’t even think bad about them. if you genuinely wish good things for people, your life will align with those positive energies repeat after me “other people’s success is a proof from the universe/ god that you can have that too” negativity can’t touch you when your heart is clean and pure. when you root for others, you create a cycle of good energy that bounces right back at you.

but if you’re the person who’s always gossiping, throwing shade, or wishing for someone to fall? watch how your life starts falling apart. trust me. it’s not worth it. staying pure, keeping your heart and mind clear of negativity it’s not just for your own good, it’s for your future. like seriously stop, wishing bad for other people. Because guess what karma is very real. So if you wish someone else have a bad day. girl, just be prepared to have a bad day yourself.



protection is key.

to protect yourself from all the bad energy, start wearing crystals or keep them around you (black obsidian, tourmaline etc) crystals have been used for centuries to guard against negative vibrations. find the ones that resonate with you and make them a part of your daily routine. cleanse them regularly, too.

and when you’re taking your bath, make it a ritual. add salt, turmeric, or any cleansing ingredient that feels right to you. when you’re washing away the physical dirt, you’re also washing away the negative energy you might have picked up throughout the day. make it a habit. let the water purify you.

use sage, santo polo etc to keep negative energy away from you even egg cleanse

keep your thoughts pure.

don’t just cleanse your space cleanse your mind. every thought matters. every feeling you put out into the world matters. protect your inner world because the more you focus on positivity and good vibes, the more it will reflect in your external world. keep this in mind that the more positive and nice you are the better. the more you help people god/ universe will help you, the more you. don’t let other people’s negativity make you a bad person stay pure and nice.

your energy, your peace, and your success they all start within. keep your mind clear of judgment, jealousy, and resentment. when you focus on the good, the universe will deliver it right back to you. but if you focus on the bad, on wishing others ill, you’re opening the door for the universe to serve that right back to you. it’s law.

conclusion.

so, cleanse daily. protect your energy. keep your thoughts pure, and keep your dreams to yourself. the world doesn’t need to know your every move. like there is a reason why i never told you guys, what is my ultimate goal, but i will let you know when i finally achieve it. as simple as that, don’t tell your goals, your actions, etc. unless and until it’s done once you’re done only then tell people about it because then they can’t take it away from you. so yeah, keep everything to yourself. but all your opps and friends will know your success when you manifest it with all the positive energy you’ve been building up.

there is nothing wrong in it. not telling your goals and your dreams and your plans etc. this being said you’re only saving yourself from extra criticism and extra pressure that comes with people knowing where you’re heading. because now they’ll keep asking you question and if you fail at a certain step, they will even laugh at you, so you’re just saving yourself from all those extra pressure. plus, there is nothing more sexy than being a mysterious person. who has a lot of layers and nobody knows what’s coming next? be mysterious, but do it properly. some people don’t know how to be mysterious and that just make them look dumb in my eyes. seriously, so if you’re trying to be mysterious, do it properly you know? 

you got this. now go, keep your energy high, your space clear, and your mind focused. your future’s too bright to let anyone dim it.

[fleetingcalypso]

With the Moon as my witness.

≋ Bite after bite, choke on the poisonous curse that is to love someone, wicked ways and all. It goes without fail, even a worm will turn. Whether it wishes to do so or not, whether it feels guilt or not, that remains to be seen. ≋

≋ Henry Winter x GN!Reader ≋

≋ Word Count: 1260 words.

≋ CW: Somewhat of an open ending. This might be slightly different than what I usually find myself writing, as it is slightly darker than the rest of my collection. I enjoyed it nonetheless and I hope you do too.

I wonder how someone so occasionally cruel and serious could sleep so serenely. Henry’s glasses sit precariously on his nose while his head is tilted to the side, one wrong move and they’d join his book on the floorboards, a fallen soldier unable to hold on for its life while sleep took over the hands that were previously cradling it. It almost brings me pain to wake him. Admiring the slight flutter of his eyelashes and his slightly parted lips might be a fitting replacement to my own rest tonight. With no curtains to block its path the moonlight shines through the kitchen’s window and paints his milky skin an even paler alabaster hue, highlighting the darkened bags under his eyes.

His soft breaths fill the room along with an inviting scent of whiskey and smoke, as expected melted ice rests at the bottom of an empty tumbler sitting on the table, just to the right of an old ashtray bursting with cigarette butts. No, not yet, I internally scold myself for what I aim to do, don’t wake him up just yet. For too long he’s been worrying night and day, poor soul, his plans – as brilliant as they  can be – have begun weighing him down while the rest of us hang onto his every word, waiting every day for new instructions on how we were going to cheat the law and get away from all the things we had done. Slumber was a goal he ached for but couldn't reach, more often than not he laid in bed aching all over and with his forehead drenched in sweat.

Before wondering about what classic captured his attention this time I collect the book from the floor, setting it next to the ashtray. The Iliad. A creature of habit through and through he is. Luckily none of the pages were ruined or bent from the fall and the bookmark, which is nothing more than a receipt for a pack of Lucky Strikes, still sits right where he’d left it. With steady hands I relieve his nose of his glasses’ weight, they too find a seat atop the wooden surface. He needs them, now more than ever, with his vision unfortunately blurring a little more each day.

“The things I do for you,” He can’t even hear me, whatever sweet dream Henry must be having right now it is far sweeter than the reality we’re in, sweet enough for his usually heightened senses to have been dulled. He, who was usually so alert. “The things we do for you,” I’m quick to correct myself, even if the only one listening to me is the moon. She’s always been a better listener than Henry, “We’re at your beck and call, some more than others. I don’t know if I like that or if I despise it beyond measure.” Cowardice crawls up my spine aiming to latch at the back of my neck, to unload this burden onto him while he can’t even defend himself is a move only a weakling would deem appropriate. And yet that’s exactly what I’m doing. Only, I wish he could hear the resentment in my voice and be poisoned by it.

His hands lie in his lap, cold and twitching at times, at any other moment I would have warmed them up, held them and raised them to my lips.

Henry trusts me. He trusts me enough to cook his lunch, fix him a glass, buy his cigarettes, sleep in his bed. It’s not enough, though. It might never be.

He doesn’t even stir when my warm hand cups his face, truly a prisoner of dreamland. I do so wonder what he dreams of sometimes: being a writer, translating his beloved classics in the only true way he knows how to – his.  Maybe he leaves us all stranded and turns into a shared hallucination brought forth by alcohol and drugs. Even more plausible is this other conjecture in which in his dreams he’s back in a field, with white besdheets wrapped around him and blood on his hands, unafraid and unaware of the rest of the world around him. 

It is for the best that he’s finally in a somewhat relaxed state. After lunch today he’d been quite sick, I suppose I should have considered it an insult towards my cooking. Having to listen to him retching in the bathroom made me reconsider many things, though. 

Surely he must be catching up by now, even Richard could be such a fool and that simpleton does overlook quite a lot, “I do love you,” I whisper in the darkness, “I want you to know that. You must know that.” This was a last resort, someone ought to bring judgement in this home, and while I am not a God nor a master of the law, I do know Henry. I know his ways, I know the way his mind plans for futures that may not even happen, I know someone needs to put an end to this madness or it is only a matter of time before we all join our long gone friend in the afterlife. 

“We didn’t want it to go this far.” I could have walked away that day, I should have turned my back to the assembly that had gathered in the lake house’s kitchen. Camilla, Charles and even Richard all sat at the table, their fingers gripping empty glasses with an even emptier bottle of wine being replaced by Francis, dejected and grim expressions on their faces.

Whatever secret conversation transpired that night I wish I could forget, whatever promise was shared I will not speak out loud, whatever course of action was decided I have to push through it. 

It was supposed to be only for a limited time. Just enough to weaken him and not have him breath down everyone’s neck, for the noose to loosen. My hand slipped more than once, calculations were incorrect and his recovery time was longer than expected. Lucky for me tonight there’s still a warmth to his flesh, his cheek is warm against my palm. I keep pushing and pulling with his thread of life, fashioning myself one of the Fates, moreover, when the time comes, I do not know what will snap first, Henry’s mind or the strings that tie him to the realm of the living. 

His revenge will come someday. Something to punish us for our quiet mutiny. Something that will make us question why we even attempted to fight back. He hasn’t acted yet, his pawns are all turning against him but the King does not withdraw from his post. I won’t think of that now, not when he sleeps so soundly. 

Silently, my lips press a kiss to his cheek before I gently nudge his shoulder, “Henry, wake up,” his eyelids flutter open although laden with weariness and allow me to gaze into his cold yet beautiful eyes, “You fell asleep while reading. Come to bed.” Charles has begun addressing me as Judas when he believes I am not around, there’s no fault to be found in that. 

His hand connects with mine as he stands from his chair with the grace of a building falling to pieces, “I just had the most puzzling dream, love.” 

“Tell me about it.” Our roles reverse, now he’s the one speaking and I am the one not hearing a single word.

I should call the others in the morning. I think this has gone too far for my taste, and for Henry’s too.

[mocchaqw]

Visionboard 2025:

How to achieve everything without failing in the attempt.

The year is coming to an end and making a visionboard has become very popular again. So, today I will teach you and explain how to make a visionboard in a simple way, how to make it work and what it is. Get comfortable and read it.

ꔫ First of all, this is all based on my experience and that of some of my followers or people on the internet. Remember that there is no "wrong" way to make a vision board, but there are steps that you should definitely follow. Please let me know if I'm wrong about something or your way of doing them! Let's get started.

What is a vision board? ꔫ A vision board, also known as a "vision table", stands as a powerful tool in the context of the law of attraction. Its effectiveness lies in the combination of visualization and focusing positive thoughts towards specific objects or objectives.

This technique involves creating a board - physical or digital - that acts as a visual collage of dreams, goals and desires. Giving you motivation to fulfill them.

Part 2: How do I use a vision board?

ꔫ In a VB you can include images, keywords, phrases or any element that represents your goal, but here is a quick little guide:

Clarity of objectives: Identify your goals, they have to be clear and well defined. You can divide them into different parts such as economy, health, studies, etc. It is also important how clearly you visualize an image, what makes you feel or think. Since this is very important when manifesting, that is, if you want to have peace, put an image that gives you peace. If you want to manifest a cell phone, do not put any image, but the image of the cell phone you want.

Organization: It has to be an organized and understandable collage. I recommend organizing according to the relationships they have for better understanding.

Make the collage: You can do it anywhere, in canva, picsart, print the images and then paste them on a poster, board or notebook.

Visible location: The most important part! Even if it makes you feel embarrassed, you should see the vision board so that you know what your goals are, why you do what you do, and where you are heading. Place it in a place where it is always in sight on a daily basis.

Constant action: Don't leave everything to visualization, you can also take action to make those wishes come true. Instead of saying "I'm going to wait for that" change it to "you wait because I'm going to move forward to get that."

Images: They have to be images from your perspective, like you're already in that place or you already have that object. They have to inspire you or give you value, it's no use having an image that reminds you of bad things or makes you sad.

Affirmations: You can accompany it with affirmations that have to do with your images, you can put them behind the image (if you printed or cut it out) or write them anywhere, the important thing is to have it as an accompaniment to your Vision Board. I clarify that this part is not mandatory, it is only if you want to do it. Here is an example: "in this 2025 I will/must…", "in this 2025 I have/got…", "I am…", "I have…", etc…

Mistake: Overthinking your vision board. Avoid striving for perfection or feeling embarrassed by big goals. Instead, embrace the process, create without rules, and be honest about what you want. Every image and word should reflect a clear intention and inspire action. For example, rather than just adding a salad, pair it with images or words that evoke the energy and motivation to achieve your goals, like a fit version of yourself. A meaningful "why" will guide you to the "how" and turn your vision into reality.

Part 3: How do I see or have results?

ꔫ It is essential to remember that the process of manifestation requires patience and trust in the perfect timing of the universe. Results can manifest in different ways and at different times, depending on several factors, including intentions, level of belief, and actions you take on a daily basis.

You have to remember that consistency always pays off, and that results are not going to appear overnight. You have to take action to achieve those changes, claim them, and make them yours.

Manifesting doesn't mean just sitting back and waiting, it involves taking action in the direction of your goals.

Part 4: Arcana of the year and what your 2025 will be like.

ꔫIt has been very popular to see and hear people say that it is good to know what arcane awaits you in 2025. The arcana can offer you a symbolic guide to face the year. Each arcana reflects unique energies, challenges and opportunities that can help you focus on your personal growth, interpret key situations and make conscious decisions in alignment with what the year can bring you. In addition, it is an introspective tool that connects you with your deepest goals and desires.

To get your 2025 arcana, add the digits of your day and month of birth with those of the year 2025 (2+0+2+5=9). For example, if you were born on Aug 11, add 1+1 (day) + 0+8 (month) + 9 (year) = 19. If the result is greater than 22 (the major arcana of the tarot), reduce it by adding its digits again until you get a number between 1 and 22.

The 19th card corresponds to The Sun, which represents success, clarity, positive energy and achieving goals. It's a good year to pursue your dreams with confidence, but also to remember to enjoy the process and not let perfection cloud your joy.

If you need help with this part, feel free to leave a comment and I'll get back to you.

Some inspo before leaving:

I will be answering any questions you may have.

Post in Spanish: Coming soon.

.Mocha.

[hisui555]

Genshin musings : Visions and personality traits (will contain spoilers)

Just my own toss at "what's the common points between the Vision users and their attributed elements".

Like, there's a pattern to each, but it can be difficult to grasp - or might not be the obvious thing everyone would usually associate with the element in question. Going with the characters we have, in order of game travelling :

1 - ANEMO - WIND - Barbatos/Venti, in Mondstadt : Freedom So Anemo as wind is generally associated with free-spirited, easy-going, some might even say light personalities, with a general theme that the Vision bearer has lost someone or something in their lives : it's the first element you receive, and you "just" lost your sibling. Venti himself mourns his bard friend, Kazuha has lost his own friend, Xiao has lost the Yaksha, Faruzan lost all her old acquaintances and old life due to living way past their time, Heizou's story has also a lost friend due to injustice, Chasca already has a Vision but we see her lose her sister Chuychu, Jean's master Varka isn't dead but has disappeared from her life, and so on for Sucrose and Lynette at least, the latter being an orphan like her twin brother. Xianyun has lost Adepti friends to wars and strife, and boy, do we need to talk about the Wanderer ? Sayu and Lan Yan are kind of the outliers here, though, but they do deal with lost or rare arts - rottin figurines and ninjahood. Everyone seems to deal with missing something, from a person to a time to a concept.

However, there's something that kind of brings all Anemo wielders together, in that they're all very observant, in an unassuming sort of way. Like if Columbo had a Vision, it'll be Anemo for sure. They're also great at the field they occupy, again, in a totally unassuming way : most of the time, they don't act the part - Venti is notorious for hiding his Barbatos identity, Kazuha is the best samurai by a mile, Sayu is very competent in her field when she bothers, Faruzan and Xianyun are mechanisms experts, Chasca is one of the best hunters and mediators, Jean as an Acting Grandmaster is examplary, Xiao has survived countless battles and isn't named "Conqueror of Demons" for nothing, Lan Yan a reknown rottin worker and so on. This doesn't mean they never make mistakes, but they seem to be quick-thinkers with a side of instinctive understanding of things, and very tuned-in with their environment. Anemo wielders generally seem to seek something for their goal, be it the meaning of their lives (Wanderer, Xiao, Chasca), growing up (Sayu), the beauty of nature (Kazuha), justice (Heizou), and general answers to pragmatic or metaphorical problems they encounter.

So, not necessarily happy go-luckies quirky hippies, but seekers of personal answers to deal with a form of loss, they're often the ones asking the right questions and tackling problems in unorthodox ways - wandering but without being truly lost, trusting their gut-feeling and inventivity.

2 - GEO - STONE/EARTH - Morax/Zhongli, in Liyue : Contracts Everyone generally thinking of earth and stone would see something stubborn, brutish, immovable, inflexible but also extremely dependable and tough. And while to Zhongli himself, contracts and principles are set in stone, Geo often regroups people who actually do have strong principles that they will never cross, loyalty, being unabashedly themselves and always getting back up no matter how many times they fell : Noëlle's dream is to be a Knight and she will never give up on her goal. Itto outright refuses to be anybody but himself, and that's without taking in the whole Crimson Oni rules business. Zhongli will also never back out of his word (even if it tears him apart inside), Kachina and Navia are determination incarnate no matter how many times they fail. Yun Jin also prefers her non-stage personality and isn't unafraid to share her likes and dislikes with people she bonds with, Xilonen is very committed to her Name Engraver job and the whole Nepecha/Nechca business shows her strong morals. Same for Gorou, Chiori and Ningguang who no matter what will always stick to their guns to the end, refusing to falsify themselves for people.

Geo doesn't mean physically strong all the time, but it does have a certain degree of mental fortitude, and also very few of them deal with self-deprecation (Kachina being a bit of an outlier), generally liking who they are and being unapologetic about it : Kachina's story shows her coming to terms with that part of her, taking confidence in herself, and Yun Jin's problems are external given that she's asked to be more regal and haughty than she really is. They also tend to have a rather realistic grasp of what is possible and not, about themselves and others (Itto being the outlier, except even he stops fooling around when the chips are down and is actually quite capable - reflected in his gameplay when unleashing his burst, and his stories), and they tend to be a rather strong pillar in the community they're in, if not the ones doing the physical or metaphorical heavy-lifting (gang leader, Archon, Spina di Rosula leader, opera troupe star, Name Engraver, second-in-command in a platoon, Jade Chamber head, etc. Kachina even becomes a warrior in the Night Wars, and starts the Ode of Resurrection in 5.4).

So Geo isn't about brutish strength and bullheaded stubborness, but rather people knowing what they're about and sincere, determined and loyal to themselves and their loved ones. They like what they like and express very strong positive moral values that won't be deviated by anything - they are people of their word. They are people who inspire confidence, and bring things together, staying true to themselves no matter what.

3 - ELECTRO - LIGHTNING - Beelzebul/Ei, in Inazuma : Eternity Thunder and lightning are powerful, quick-flashing bursts of both light and sound, and naturally associated with speed, and either a manic temper or a rather unfriendly one. Ei is indeed very powerful, and that's without her Gnosis to begin with, but on the whole Electro users tend to be the oddball, quirky ones, a bit socially off and in their own little world, with a wild side to them that covers a more vicious streak, generally a bit of outcasts with a theme of social or physical isolation : Razor has been raised literally in the wilds and thinks of himself as a wolf, Cyno doesn't take clues that his jokes are terrible and it's worse when he explains them - and as the lead of the Sumeru police system, isn't making friends easily. Sethos, while talkative and sociable, is associated with the desert and keeps secrets to his chest, Dori is in her world of mora and not well-liked due to her stingy attitude, Ororon - outside of the whole ex-human sacrifice thing - is absolutely off-key and so is Ei when she has to learn to socialize again after centuries in her own plane, to say nothing of Fischl. Lisa would rather be in her library and like Yae Miko, both have quite the violent side when it comes out coupled with tons of vicious teasing, Kujou Sara is a literal Yokai at the margin of human society struggling to fit in, Shinobu prefers to be left alone and will get violent on those who deserve it, and the outliers might be Clorinde, Beidou and Keqing who don't seem that off, but Beidou is a pirate and while well-connected still prefers to stick to the sea and her crew, Keqing is a workaholic and Clorinde seems distant and cold until you get to know her and her circle has few friends, all three also being vicious fighters. Edit : adding Iansan and Varesa, who also are quirky in their own way : Varesa is a huge big eater and always obsesses about both food and strength, while serious and pragmatic Iansan is a fitness coach seeing a lot of the world through those particular lenses.

Generally Electro wielders are also all taken as more intimidating as their true personality is (Sethos being a bit of an outlier but still having a hidden side to himself, Iansan comes off as intimidating due to her pragmatism at first, and Yae Miko and Lisa playing up the approachability, looping back into the "dark" side too) that shows around their trusted ones, once you get to know them - they often prove loyal friends and goofballs with their own quirks, but that wild side is never too far away and will strike fast if push comes to shove, as Electro wielders are not to be trifled with : even Ororon is willing to pull a wild move like associating with the Fatui if it means keeping his Granny and people safe. This doesn't mean they can't have friends, or aren't friendly at all, but they tend to trust a few and chose their relationships more or less wisely. They also have very enduring and unshakable loyalty, kinda like Geo, but this applies more to people of their chosing rather than to concepts or their own selves and principles - though Ei can be very stubborn in that regard.

In short, Electro wielders tend to often be solo players or one-person armies with a rather self-centered mindset, not out of egoism, but out of being able to quickly determine their path and stick to it. They tend to let more loose and willing to be more vicious if needed, but this doesn't mean they're unable to feel empathy : they just react more extremely to threats and be less fettered. They are also very efficient at what they're doing, to the point of being prodigies for some : Ei literally had a whole martial art derivating from her fighting skills, Razor is the local reference for life in the wilds and Sethos one for the desert, Ororon has extraordinary affinity for souls, Beidou is consulted by the Jade Chamber for her expertise as a navigator, Clorinde and Keqing are often decried at being the best at their work, Cyno is the top head General Mahabharata, Fischl is an unsung explorer, Iansan an amazing coach, and Varesa can breeze through eating competitions and hits like a bull. This just tends to hide behind their quirks.

4 - DENDRO - WOOD/PLANT - Buer/Nahida, Sumeru : Wisdom Wines, leaves, greenery, life, growth, cultivation and healing but also poison is what we generally associate with plant powers, and on that one, Dendro isn't that far off, but Nahida of course demonstrates spiritual cultivation and knowledge, plus powers over dreams. The Dendro roster as such tends to depict scholars and researchers in very specific fields (Tighnari for botany, faun and flora, Kaveh for architecture, Alhaitham in languages and as the Akademiya Scribe, Baizhu for medicine and Emilie for perfume), people with an eagerness to learn (Collei, Yaoyao, Kirara, Nahida herself) and great abilities to plan ahead (Alhaitham and Nahida again, Kinich). Sumeru's story arc also shows both the enlightening and poisonous sides of wisdom, with both general capacity to grow and learn and the Forbidden Knowledge making it all wither, making it a theme of "how far is too far" when it comes down to wisdom : should we know everything ? Will we be able to withstand it or be driven to madness ? Illness is also a recurring theme though the Eleazar (physical illness) and the madness (mental illness) said Forbidden knowledge causes, as well as the obvious "healing and poison" opposites.

Which makes Dendro wielders have a common point : an extraordinary sense of curiosity, and a will to surpass the limits. From the Archon to Kinich, the last-to-date Dendro character out, they are all motivated by a desire for discovery, and pushing themselves through hardship and limits to see what's beyond the horizon, in short, transcendance. Collei was sick with Eleazar and her tragic backstory left her uneducated, in the end managing to overcome her difficulties and illness (Tighnari is even proud at how fast and eager she's learning). Alhaitham and Kaveh both try to go beyond their (very opposite) points of view on the world to broaden their horizons, hence why they never really get rid of each other - and Kaveh had his fair share of hardships to pull through to make his masterpieces. Kirara has boundless curiosity for the human world, Yaoyao is constantly seeking improvement, Nahida never stops looking for answers and has a devouring wish to discover new things, constantly. Kinich himself is always interested in what's going on even if from the shadows, the more information the better, and he literally transcended death once. Baizhu himself wants immortality, so again pushing back the limits of death, and Tighnari is said to have made breakthroughs and also often tests poisons on himself.

Dendro characters are driven by a will to learn and question the world around them, pondering and thinking about its meanings, all while transcending whatever limits they find in their way : they aren't afraid of the unknown.

5 - HYDRO - WATER - Foçalors/Furina, Fontaine : Justice Water generally reminds of healing, gentleness and storm both, a quiet but powerful force, going with the flow and shapeless, endless change. On that last one, Hydro wielders tend to be particularly quick-on-their-feet thinkers that often can change plans smoothly and on a whim, with strategical thinking, flexibility and adaptability : Sigewinne literally changed form to be able to heal someone, Yelan passes herself to the situation as an information gatherer and fighter in the shadows with the teahouse as her cover, Childe is the first character to switch stances and weapons as part of his gameplay, picking up the bow to train with and have another weapon in his arsenal - also a Fatui Harbinger, Xinqiu as both a poet and martial artist has also shown to rarely be unable to not turn a situation to his advantage, same for chessmaster Ayato or the strategist Kokomi, Mona is used to changing meanings within fate and the stars and the fickleness of astrology, Neuvillette changed over the centuries while interacting with humans and is a literal dragon having changed forms, also tailoring the trial sentences to what he deems just, Mualani goes along with everyone or almost, same with Nilou and Candace as they all can adapt very quickly, and then there's Furina, an actress who can disappear into any role, even one for 500 years, and Foçalors, who managed to even twist a prophecy to her advantage with no one catching up.

But there's another common point Hydro wielders all have : secrecy, and the power of information - what's shown and what still waits in the abyss. They all keep the truth close to their chest, the hidden part of the iceberg, the unsuspected depths. Furina and Foçalors' secret is massive. Yelan, Ayato, Kokomi, Xinqiu and Childe are, in their respective positions, all entrusted with capital and privy information (Xinqiu as the son of the Feiyun Merchant Guild head). Neuvillette as the Iudex would naturally know a lot about the affairs of Fontaine and keep it under wraps, same for Sigewinne in the Fortress of Meropide. Mona reads destiny in the stars, Candace is not just a good friend and warrior, she can also drop the nice side like a hammer and torture people if needed with a good pummeling, seen in the Sumeru arc. Mualani is a Night Ward veteran under that optimistic personality, and won't hold back even calling an Archon out. Nilou might be the outlier, but she was part of the plan in Sumeru to help Nahida and isn't unwilling to deceive if it helps things go forward - and as a dancer, she obviously knows how to adapt to the flow.

Hydro wielders tend to generally have hidden depths, are rather strategical, and while showing great flexibility and adaptation, aren't above manipulating people, whether for bad or for the greater good, with an unsuspected difference between their spotlight personality and their background cunning.

6 - PYRO - FIRE - Haborym/Mavuika (presently), Natlan : War Of course, fire is associated with powerful, outgoing and temperamental behavior, destruction and unbridled energy, passion and all-consuming drive. Mavuika turns it a bit on its head by being way more calm than expected, and so is Diluc, who rarely shows strong emotion - same for Arlecchino. The rest tends to get classically fired up about things (Dehya, Bennett, Xiangling, Xinyan, Gaming, Amber, Yoimiya, Klee, Thoma), or generally passionate about what they do (Hu Tao, Yanfei, Lyney, Chevreuse, all of the above again), because the common trait is that they all seem to have a sort of thing, a hobby leading to or part of a goal, that they almost single-mindedly pursue : law, cooking, rock music, exploring, adventuring, dance, mortuary services, magic shows, patrolling, fireworks, bomb-making, wine, mercenary work, war... in a way that is intrisinc to their lives and that they're devoted to. Even Diluc takes "retribution" to the next level, Arlecchino is entirely devoted to the House of Hearth and searing the next generation, Thoma is the Fixer per excellence and a key ally to the Kamisato Clan.

And if not "energic" in the classic sense of an outgoing, hyper personality, the outliers (Arlecchino, Diluc, Mavuika at times) tend to have energy in the sense of being monstrously powerful, and Pyro wielders tend to have a general appetite for life and its finer points - or what are the best points for them (seen with Mavuika and Xbalanque especially). They tend to pick things up and throw themselves into it, as it defines a big part of who they are and why they are this way - with their interests matching their personalities : Diluc seeks justice and thus will defend Mondstadt from the shadows, Arlecchino will avenge any mistreated "child" - funnily enough they are quite taken by their form of fairness and justice; Hu Tao deems that even quirky funerals are fair to the deceased's will, Mavuika refuses to sacrifice anyone outside of her own self, Dehya can't stand injustice and will solve it herself, to Yanfei and Chevreuse law is supreme yet can be followed in spirit if not letter, and the rest won't tolerate unfairness of any kind even if it means breaking the rules. They also tend to be quite helpful if needed.

Pyro wielders aren't raging, destructive wildfires out of control, but instead focused and passionate people seeking what they find just.

7 - CRYO - ICE - ?/The Tsaritsa (?), Snezhnaya : ? Ice, as the saying goes, is cold, and generally associated with death, indifference, loneliness, slowing down, unfeeling, piercing and numbing at the same time, silence, closed and distant yet ethereal beauty and at times downright bad. The Tsaritsa (unknown at the time of writing) is the major antagonist out to defy the Heavenly Principles while making things harder for everyone since the start of the game - pretty logic, right ? Well, that's where things get interesting : while not much is known about neither her nation or herself, there's a recurring pattern of actual loneliness and metaphorical isolation or outright ostratization with Cryo wielders, and self-depreciation. In one way or another, they are cursed, alone and/or lonely, and dislike a part of themselves for various reasons, whether they're aware of this or not. Unlike Electro wielders who are off-key within their entourage, Cryo wielders tend to resent their position in life and blame themselves for things gone wrong, or doing things detrimental to themselves.

Diona was unwittingly blessed by a pond fairy yet laments the fact that she can't find a way to make purposedly bad cocktails to fight against alcoholism no matter what she tries. Chongyun has his Yang condition, Shenhe the red threads and homicidal tendencies, Kaeya has the Kaenri'ah pupils and blames himself for the tragedy of his family with Diluc, Eula is an aristocrat hating aristocrats and her own family. Ganyu is outright a child of two worlds and afraid she'll fit in neither. Citlali resents her apparent agelessness immortality, preferring to stay alone to spare herself the pain. Layla has developped a split-personality to help her at work under the sheer stress she gets. Freminet is shy and introverted, retreating in his literal shell, due to his traumatic past, blaming himself for it. Qiqi is an outright zombie, Rosaria a mercenary that also doesn't feel belonging with the normal people, yet taking no pleasure in her night work either. Ayaka wishes she could be a normal girl and not the heir of the Kamisato clan due to all what's asked of her. The most well-adjusted are Charlotte, Mika (who often relies on others and stays aside when too shy) and Wriothesley (who's an ex-criminal having killed his foster parents and not all that proud of the fact) - in fact, Charlotte is be the outlier, though ironically she does complain about her Vision (favoring an Anemo one) in-passing. Joining the "important characters even if unplayable" list is Capitano, cursed with immortality by Ronova.

A lot of them are actually rather warm and nice people once befriended, but they also tend to be seen as distant - whether they put the distance up themselves (Eula in particular, Citlali, Rosaria, Mika, Freminet, Diona), only playing friendly at first (Kaeya, Wriothesley) or due to how busy or out-of-touch they are or composed they have to be (Charlotte who runs everywhere, Ayaka, Ganyu, Shenhe, Chongyun, Qiqi, Layla) - fitting the cold side. The very common point is that they're both self-sacrificing (more often than not in silent or unassuming ways), and misunderstood by people seeing them from afar until they get to genuinely become close-bonded. But indifferent and evil they're most certainly not.

Maybe this will apply to the Tsaritsa ? Who knows.

[jyeshindra]

ALL ABOUT ARIES ASCENDANT

Here we go! Pt. I of my ascendant/rising series...this time we're covering the stubborn rams of the zodiac; Aries.

Remember, the ascendant is our mask. It's how others perceive us and the first impressions we make in our environment. It denotes our appearance, our way of doing things, and how our personality is expressed in all environments of life.

Whenever I talk about ascendants, I love to start with the chart ruler. You see, every sign is linked to a planet (sometimes two!), and that planet's symbolism can say so much about the sign's behavior and motivations.

For Aries ascendants, your chart ruler is Mars, so this fiery, red-hot planet says much about who you are and your aura. Aries ascendants are independent self-starters who approach life with much vigor and determination. These people set goals and they're likely to achieve them with a quickness and a brashness. Perhaps their way of moving is a bit clumsy or disorganized, Aries-types aren't much for planning or taking their time. Like the Ram, they like to barge in to situations without thinking and improvise from there.

Mars is inceptive. Its primary motivation is to act, to intercept, to invade, to conquer. It's assertive and bold, not afraid to stand up for itself or for someone else. All of these qualities are given to the Aries Ascendant and make for ambitious, hungry individuals. All Aries Ascendants know they are truly 1 of 1, and they're not afraid to live it!

Aries Ascendants often have a unique sense of style, favoring dark clothing, leathers, and reds. Your head/forehead/eyes may be your most prominent features, for Mars often gives a sharpness and intensity to the eyes. Can you see the fire burning in those pupils? I wouldn't be surprised if these Risings also go bald at some point! (for the men in particular). These natives have an intimidating aura, and you can often sense their ambition and independent nature from a mile away. You kind of just know they don't need anyone.

Now Aries is symbolized by the ram generally, but the lamb is an appropriate symbol as well. We forget Aries has a soft, child-like nature to them. They're curious and naive and so are the Ascendants. Life can feel like a playground to some of these natives and their curiosity can get them into lots of fun and lots of trouble.

Where these natives struggle the most is often in the arena of relationships. Aries can be too independent, refuse the help of others, and fail to see the value in cooperation. Their desire to act in accordance with their own interest often alienates them and forces these ascendants to walk a lonely path. These ascendants must grow their wisdom and learn from their 9th house in Sagittarius. You do not have all the answers. There is great wisdom to be gained once you step outside of your comfort zone and open yourself up to learning from others. There is so much power to be claimed by these risings with their Scorpio 8th House. They have the ability to break down any wall and lead armies in the name of great, noble causes.

Aries Ascendants, you are natural leaders. You take charge and you have both the energy and the vision to reach your goals. There's a natural understanding here with the Capricorn Midheaven that it takes time to achieve the recognition and status you know you're worthy of. You will put your nose to the grindstone and sweat to make those dreams come true.

You want the stability and security you know life can bring you. This is represented by your 4th house in Cancer. It's where your true self flourishes. You crave warmth in your environment, a place where all of your emotional needs can be met and attended to. Status may come, yes, but Aries Risings will always want some level of privacy and shelter. Then, the armor can come off and they can truly be the fuzzy lambs we know them to be.

I'll stop here. Let's recap; what I've gone through with this Ascendant is your chart ruler and your angular houses (1st, 4th, 10th, 7th). Through doing this I've dissected your style, your approach to life, areas for growth, how others perceive you, and deep truths about your nature based on the environments you favor/create for yourself if you have an Aries ascendant.

You see? The Ascendant is truly a vehicle of creation. So much of our soul and what our soul makes for itself can be seen through it.

But that's all for today folks. Have a wonderful Thursday.

[astrologyfactzzz]

☆ ♈︎ Aries Rising ♈︎ ☆

This post is about my beloved Aries Risings. Who are these passionate fighters? What does it feel like to be an Aries Rising and why are they so powerful?

*Hint: Check your Aries Rising degree. If it's 25 degree or later Taurus Rising could be more relatable. Early degrees can often resonate better with Pisces Rising. People with Mars in 1st house could also relate.

The Warrior. The Fighter. The Achiever.

As we all know, Aries rising signs are the firecrackers and go-getters of the zodiac. Quick and headstrong, they command a "take charge" energy that’s inspiring and motivating. Aries is a fire sign, ruled by the warrior planet Mars. This imbues them with red-hot passion and quick impulses.

Although Aries ascendants may come across as bossy, they really just want to be seen as courageous and bold for being the first to blaze their own trail. They tend to put themselves up before they're even ready to go and get what they want. There is no stop; just go, go, go.

Aries ascendant is ambitious and independent. If they go get something, they don't care if they look like a fool or if somebody stands in their way. You are either with them or not.

In general, Aries are childlike individuals because it's the first sign of the zodiac. Therefore, it often seems like they behave like a kid who's learning to walk. They stumble and fall, but they're so determined to walk. Aries just doesn't care if they fail.

I also recognized that they want to be seen and respected for the things that they have achieved. Due to their 10th house in Capricorn, they have this deep survival instinct. "I’m going to make it". They are going to do whatever it takes to get to the top. In terms of careers, they do very well in entrepreneurship. They show that they’re strong and solid in work environments. (Especially if they have planets in their 10th house.) Aries risings are also meant to break a family pattern. If everyone in their family had been cooks, for instance, they would be the ones who'd say, No, I am going to go my own way. By being yourself in that way, you could be the black sheep of the family. But that doesn't stop them from starting a new circle for themselves.

Their Pisces 12th house describes hidden aspects. Aries Risings have a lot of dreams, goals, and visions. While Pisces Risings tend to be too much in their heads and not think about going into action, Aries people set a plan and do whatever it takes to go and get what they want. They can also be highly spiritual people if they have planets in the 12th house.

Sometimes they get lost, too. With their 11th house in Aquarius, they wonder: Who am I? Where do I actually fit? They can get angry, jealous, and really lost when others around them reach their goals while they don't even know where to put their full cup of energy. Therefore, I highly recommend doing sports to channel the energy when you have no goals and get frustrated about it. Aries Risings are often good at athletics and exercises. For that reason, that can open new doors for them.

Since the descendant, aka the 7th house, is in Libra, they're meant to learn from different people. It's also another indicator that they struggle with their identity because they don't know where they fit. Aries Risings crave or attract relationships or people who are codependent or dependent on their energy. Problems in relationships could be that they come off as selfish or self-centered. They actually just want to have their own time, do their own things, and have their own life.

Their 4th house in Cancer is an indicator of trouble with their mother while growing up. Aries Risings are more aligned with masculine energy. The relationship is often better with their father, or they want to make their father proud and get his attention.

Last but not least, the shadow aspects of the Aries Risings: They are impulsive and reactive people. Sometimes they don't know how to channel their energy. However, not everyone might resonate with everything that I said above. Check your progression chart because, as time goes on, your rising sign moves into another sign, and that could be Taurus (or even Gemini). Therefore, the energy might die down a bit.

One thing that I also noticed about Aries risings (or dominant Aries placements in general) is that they tend to have issues with headaches or have a big head (but also have a good ego). Something that soothes and relaxes them could be a massage on the head. They can experiment with their hair or hair colors. All of this is because Aries rules the head.

In the end, all I said about you, my Aries Rising, doesn’t really matter. You don't need to try to be the best; you are the best! *ੈ✩‧₊˚

I hope this resonates with you guys. <3

(Taurus Rising will be uploaded soon.)

[lylianrae]

00:00

Zero. Day One. This is the beginning and the ending is going to be sweeter than you could ever dream of. Welcome to my 'challenge' everyone <3

A couple of things to do before we actually get into learning and practising.

The 'challenge':

Again with the quotation marks because it really isn't a strict do this and that challenge. Its more like this is how you do it, these are the techniques and this is how it will help you. Take it if you want to or leave it. Just because you didn't listen all 2399 subliminals I recommend doesn't mean you won't get into the void. If you feeling like you don't want to do whatever I post about, thats completely fine. More than fine actually, don't force yourself into things manifesting is beautiful and peace so let it be. Theres no time limit because lets be fr it stresses us out. You're the one with power here, you fail only if you assume so.

Your goals, hopes and dreams:

Most of us will already have an idea of how we want this year to go, goals we want to achieve which is great! Now I just want you to make a list of everything you want, if you don't know thats okay. Maybe you just want a more peaceful year and to be happier, thats just as valid as getting into the void, manifesting A, B, C :)

I find it incredibly useful to make pinterest board with how I want my life to look, the pictures make it so much better. Vision boards actually manifest so well, honestly recommend it - they're so fun to do as well.

2024 vibes:

Okay so as soon as this year started, I told myself no matter what everything is going to work out this year. The old story was the old year, if I see anything that reminds me of the old story I would just gently remind myself that was 2023 and its different this year. I want you to do the same, no matter what 2024 is the year oy your dreams. Everything HAS to work out for you because 2024 is when you're going to manifest your dream life.

An example of persisting in this state would be having exams and thinking like 'omg I haven't revises what if I fail?' but then you can be like 'oh wait its 2024 so everything HAS to work out, there is no other way'.

Try your best to cut out negative thinking and limiting beliefs, its going to help a lot.

Thats all I want you guys to do, can't wait to post day 2 but I have exams now :( I actually have a lot of things to post and Idk which to do first - ideas or requests would be incredibly helpful.

[gothushi]

okay i need you to ramble to me what kind of trauma/childhood trauma you think luke has and how it relates to his kinks go!

god have mercy this hurts my heart but he is so traumatized!!!

just starting off in general, good fucking lord has he been shaped to be perfect. i think his father may have failed in his life goals/dreams due to his eyes so, he’s always pressured luke to do good, be successful, be the best, even if it wasn’t what little luke wanted.

he’s a mommy’s boy, but even his mother didn’t stop the intense training and pressure he had to endure growing up. but he always went to her for comfort. eventually he got so busy that that stopped, he got old enough to move away from home in order to hide his family away. he loved it and hated it, because on one hand he doesn’t have his father yelling at him for mistakes but he’s all alone now.

comes to meeting u. whatever u are in his life, he sees u as an angel. ur gentle, patient, know his favorite things and remember details about him no one else does. he’s falling in loce w u and he’s so scared because he’s been ‘fine’ on his own for so long.

u work through all that, all that angst, working to figure out how he just wants to be loved for him, luke, not LD, not luke davenport the football star.

and u do, u appreciate him for what he is as a person and now a player.

moving on to kinks. major praise kink, strives to hear he’s doing good, that u mean it, he just wants to be a good boy. major mommy kink, slips deep into subspace and weeps for mommy to kiss him and make him feel good, please make it better. doesn’t very much like degrading unless it’s gentle, swimming between praises. “good fucking slut” “my nasty fucking boy” “you’re just easy huh? can’t help yourself?” degradation that paints him as eager, ready to please, that makes him happy. overall just wants to be taken care of, loved, i mean one of his favorite things is early morning or late night love making, slow, sweet, caring.

spoilers if u haven’t finished his arc!!

don’t even get me started on once he begins to have the issues with his eyes. he spirals and is absolutely horrified of losing his career, his meaning in life, sends him right back to those bad habits and mean thoughts he used to struggle with before. u know him like the back of ur hand though so ur able to help him through it most of the way. help him with his eye drops, testing his peripheral vision, caress his face all gentle and soft around his eyes (he freaked and didnt even want to be touched near them. ur working on it slowly)

coo that it’ll be okay, no matter what, because even if he were a cashier at a gas station u’d still be in love with him, his career doesn’t define him in ur eyes.

this was muuuuch more about his trauma itself than kinks but… he’s just a baby…

[axewchao]

Decided to turn a couple of my OCs into Zelda races!

Why? Because I know for a fact that I can't just draw Dal n' Rev all day. One day I'll branch out, and that means I need more practice with everything else Hyrule has to offer =w=

'Specially the Zoras. Those damn fish... head... tail... things =_="

I'll be sticking their mini-bios under a readmore :3

Makani

A Gerudo journeying across Hyrule. Blessed with fire magic, she left Gerudo Town to learn how to properly control said power, mainly via fighting as many monsters as she can. She hopes to one day return to the desert and challenge the legendary Molduking. Has an affinity for baking, and has considered establishing her own bakery somewhere pleasant and pretty.

While Makani has a number of goals on her mind, one she struggles with revolves around her eventually finding a voe. She doesn't want to just... have a kid for the sake of adding to the next generation, then waltz off to continue pursuing her own desires like her mother did. She wants to find a husband and start a loving family, but still has dreams, and only has so much time to do either. Subconsciously, she feels like she's being rushed to pick one thing and stick with it forever, which stresses her out.

Dusty

A Goron traveling with Makani. He considers Makani his sworn sister because of the matching heart-shaped marks (okay Dusty's is a rock) on their necks. Like his name implies, he's known for leaving large trails of dust clouds whenever he rolls around. He uses this to his advantage when fighting monsters; blocking their vision with dust, then striking from behind. He can also use the spikes on his back to scale up various walls.

Dusty is particularly fond of crashing into things. Monsters, large rocks, ore deposits, you name it, he'll crash it. Like most other Gorons, he doesn't like the taste of gems, but still collects them to make easy rupees. After hearing about the powers each gem can hold, he's kept one of each type for himself, as he's now debating over whether he should just attach them to his weapons and call it a day or keep more and have them converted into jewelry later. That "diamond circlet" thing sounds pretty badass, after all...

Tuno

A young Zora that was found washed up on the shores of Hateno Beach by Symin some time prior to the events of BotW. Rather than let the child swim back out to the unknowns of the sea, Tuno was instead brought to the Domain, where he was taken in by Laflat. Much like Link, Tuno never says a word, but can communicate with other Zoras by wiggling his fins.

Tuno has abilities similar to that of a puffer fish, in that he can puff up his tail and raise a set of spines to stab/scare any would-be assailants or threats. However, unlike puffer fish, he isn't poisonous in any way. He rarely puffs up, both because he's difficult to scare, and because it looks embarrassingly silly. The one thing that does scare him, however, is Octoroks. It's possible that some kind of Octorok had terrified Tuno in the past, maybe even drove him away from the sea entirely.

Tuna

A Hylian boy who lives at the Woodland Stable. He's Tuno's best friend, and the two are as close as siblings. Tuna often wonders if it's possible for a person to turn into a Zora, and likes to daydream about what his "Zora form" would look like. Prefers playing with the horses rather than actually tending to them, and is often begging his parents to let him start his riding lessons.

For reasons unknown, Tuna is prone to falling ill on the night of a blood moon, often left bedridden by sunset. He's become a sort of alarm at the stable because of this, where if anyone is wondering when a blood moon will rise, they just check on him. If he's feeling dizzy, that means one's coming. He'll recover the following morning without fail, but this doesn't stop his parents and fish bro from worrying about him.

[mareastrorum]

Hi I just saw that you have the same 'why am I watching XMen (derogatory)' feeling! Same hat!

Yeah, and it’s like, theoretically, I should love the X-men. I’m mixed race, grew up in shitty circumstances, dealt with a lot of -isms and violence, and did well in school despite intense challenges on multiple fronts. But they just don’t appeal to me. There’s some novelty and entertainment value, but it gets old quick. It’s similar with other superhero stories, but the X-men story depends on the status quo not changing. Once mutants are accepted and the goal is achieved, that’s a different story. The narrative posture depends on never meaningfully moving toward that goal. That’s alright in short form, but any long term stuff loses my interest.

Campaign 3 feels similarly to me. I tune in every Thursday to watch, but the characters’ arcs just haven’t hooked me. They could TPK tomorrow and I wouldn’t feel a thing—except maybe Braius because he’s a lying liar who lies, and those are fun. I don’t dislike any of them; I just don’t concern myself with how their stories will end because they don’t have any interesting goals in mind.

I like characters with ambition, ruthlessness, and/or competitiveness. Of course, that means I often adore villains, and I’ve embraced that. Characters don’t need to cave to the negative impacts of those traits for me to enjoy them. Unfortunately, the Hells don’t really have strong facets of those. They can get into the right mood, but generally, that isn’t their vibe. Braius is the only one that comes close, but he’s still so new that I don’t know if there’s even enough time for me to get invested.

Caleb’s arc was wonderful. Insane, obsessive ambition to change reality that eventually was pushed aside by love for his friends and the life he built with them. The potential of their future mattered more than correcting his past. That dedication wasn’t thrown away; just redirected. Percy had a similar arc in C1.

I liked Beau and Fjord for the same reasons: directionless and abandoned in the beginning, then deciding upon a purpose and persistently moving toward it. They stumbled, suffered loss, but eventually came into their own. Fjord was more ruthless than the rest when he made decisions, and Beau had a wonderful competitive streak.

I like characters with goals, dreams, or plans. Better if they’re insane. Wonderful if they fail. Fantastic if they succeed. Make it a spectacle. Make it hurt. Add fanfare and pizazz.

But there has to be some kind of end point for that character in mind. Not dying and preventing the apocalypse are good motivations, but they don’t compel me as an audience member to pay attention to a character arc. That’s a plot hook, not a reason to give a shit about who the story has focused on. Like, Vox Machina’s and the Mighty Nein’s character arcs are done, and I still would have enjoyed following them through the C3 plot more than Bell’s Hells. At least those teams have a vision for their own futures beyond their immediate needs. The Hells are just (un)happy to be here.

It’s like the Matron’s speech in the last episode: if you don’t want to do this, leave. I’m too far along in my own life experience to care about characters who are paralyzed by the fear of consequences. Make a choice or make way for someone who will. Even better, get crushed by someone with a spine. Villains fill that role so well, and I adore when I get to see that play out.

Unfortunately, the Hells are just the X-men: they don’t have a purpose other than dealing with a shitty situation. They don’t achieve goals; the most they accomplish is interfering with others’ goals. Maybe they could have come up with personal goals more easily in a different plot arrangement, but it wasn’t impossible to achieve here. They just didn’t do it.

[midnightfangz]

Flee the fire that devours

‧₊˚✩彡 a gift fic for my dearest friend @probablylilly. Happy birthday bro!! You mean the world to me fr <3

(link to the ao3 version just in case)

The world, as they knew it, would be ending soon. Not too long after that, the Cycle would begin anew. The Cleansing, nearly at its peak, towered over the imaginary horizon. Ellowen, known as the Prophet by many, knew what had to be done. They were stuck in a cycle, destined to fail from the start. Except they weren’t. Not this time. This time, they chose to resist.

Or: a retelling of the scene following the aftermath of the Black Guardian's defeat.

Pairing: Jespar Dal'Varek x Ellowen the Prophet

Word count: Roughly 2k

Warnings: Major spoilers for the ending of Enderal: Forgotten Stories, angst and tragedy, implied/referenced character death

A/N: Ellowen uses she/they pronouns. I tried to use them equally without sacrificing the comprehensibility of the story, but as the writing fog set in, things just...happened. A friend pointed out that I, and I quote: "when it's real life/action related things, you use she/her pronouns, but when it's about their inside world, you tend to switch to they/them pronouns". As a fellow she/they, I refuse to comment on this.

Title is from Pale White Horse by The Oh Hellos. Beta-read by the amazing i'm your man on discord. thank you so much dude you rule <3

It all begins with the dreams.

—Maybe you weren’t looking hard enough, hm?

It was the masked men!

First, you set this horrible fire to your sister’s crib… she screamed and screamed and Mommy heard it.

The dead don’t forget! Do you hear me? The dead don’t forget!—

Of what, you ask? 

Many things. They can be haunting to some, beautiful to others.

But that is not important.

—Now would you look at that…our mysterious survivor has awoken.

And it came with these visions?

Quite the sight, isn’t it?

Oh, yeah, I do, and this goal is called ‘surviving’.

How unexpectedly death calls us to him…it is bitter, is it not? Unfair.

Three words: I…don’t…care—

Heed my words.

The connections you forged, your little adventures, ambitions, heroics— in the grand scheme of things, none of it really matters.

…

Now, now. 

There is no need to get upset like that.

—Deep down you wanted them dead, didn’t you?

I thought about joining them when all of this is over…and let’s just say, I wouldn’t mind some company.

This is the last stand. They are afraid of us, I can feel it!

Let’s just…see where it takes us.

You just couldn’t handle it anymore.

Will you give yourself to Coarek as he said he would?

You saw an opportunity, and you took it.

You could have made the right choice, but you refused—

It will happen again. And again. And again. And again.

Devour. Strengthen. Cleanse. 

They will reap, over and over and over.

It is pointless to resist. 

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The outcome has been decided from the very beginning.  

People screaming and running away, foolishly trying to save themselves from their inevitable demise. Bodies littering the streets, charred beyond recognition, faces forever stuck in an expression of despair—

Everything hurt.

As they limped through the corridor, Jespar supporting most of their weight, Ellowen told him everything she learned from the Black Guardian. 

Everything besides the two options to forestall the Cleansing, as well as her choice. 

If the new information surprised him, he did not show it, but she did not miss the way he kept glancing at her with a worried frown. Her ribs kept hurting, a hollow pain that spiked with every step they took. It did not matter. They had to put some distance between her and the still smouldering body of a pretender God. 

—You were meant to dissolve, like the rest of mankind.

Yet here you stand, and I tell you the truth.

This was never meant to happen—

They were stuck in a cycle, destined to fail from the start. 

Except they weren’t. Not this time.

To Ellowen, the solution was obvious. Better her than thousands of innocent people. Still, it did nothing to calm her wildly beating heart. What would they tell Jespar? They searched for the right words, thinking of a way to soften the blow, but came up empty. How does one even tell their partner they want to sacrifice themselves for the greater good of mankind?

A dry chuckle, bordering on a sob, forced its way out of their throat. They immediately grasped their throbbing side, vision swimming.

“Whoah, hey! No passing out just yet,” Jespar said and shifted his arms around her body. Ellowen sagged against him. “One foot after another– that’s it, you’re doing well, just stay awake.”

His voice washed over her, mixing in with faint sounds of rushing water. The combination helped to soothe her frayed nerves, somehow. The next few minutes passed in a blur, as they focused more on breathing through the pain, rather than the surroundings. They couldn’t remember closing their eyes, but somehow they found themself in one of the open chambers of the Undercity, slumped against a cold stone wall.

“The Black Guardian…” Ellowen said, voice hoarse. Jespar dug through her satchels, hurriedly taking out healing potions and food. He set everything beside him and cupped her face with his left hand.

“Shh, shh, just stay still for a moment, alright? Can’t have you dying on me, now can we?”

Slowly, the pain subsided as the potions did their work. Her vision cleared, breathing coming out less forced, but her chest still ached– ached with the knowledge of what was about to come. 

They both stayed silent for a while, pretending as if they hadn’t nearly died just now– Ellowen watched the river pass by and tried to collect their thoughts, while Jespar busied himself with storing away the now empty potion flacons. 

Jespar was the first one to break the silence before it got too unbearable. “You wanted to say something. About the Black Guardian.”

Ellowen swallowed. They worked their jaw, still collecting their thoughts. “Yes, he…before he attacked me, he told me of a way to circumvent the Cleansing,” they began softly and forced themselves to look him in the eyes. 

“More than one, actually. One, we flee to the Star City and escape death, while the rest of Vyn is wiped out. We do not age– we become immortal, Gods, in our own right.” They wrinkled their nose and scoffed. “This allows us to oversee the creation of a new world, give birth to a new humanity. They will not know pride, they will not know deceit, effectively starving the High Ones and stripping them of their power.”

“A utopia,” he spat out the word. “A senseless fairy tale. And the other one?”

Ellowen looked down, carefully choosing their words.

“Two, we destroy the Beacon and halt the Cleansing. It will drive the High Ones away for a while, giving us the time we need. I know which one I want.”

“Alright,” he said, reaching out to grab their hand and intertwining their fingers. He stared at them for a while, seemingly mulling over something. When he spoke again, his voice was even, but she could feel something else hiding underneath the surface.

“Your decision… is it final?”

“Yes.”

“I still don’t understand this…fleshless thing. I mean, you’re here, right before me, and I can see you. Touch you, hold your hand. Could you really be an…an illusion?”

Ellowen looked at their connected hands. They opened their mouth to respond and— 

Jespar hunched over and gasped in pain. Ellowen barely had the time to catch him by the shoulders.

They brushed a couple of strands of hair out of his face, noting the way he seemed to glow from within. Their heart skipped a beat. “Are you alright? What is it?”

“It’s– the Cleansing. Agh, my skull…burns, it burns– like it’s on fire,” he gritted out, holding his head. “You…seem to…Don’t you feel anything?”

“Faintly, it feels…dull, somehow.”

He took a deep breath. “Your…situation– it, it protects you. By the Wise Hermit– it burns, if this is how it feels down here…fate have mercy on those who are on the surface.”

They slowly got to their feet. “I have to go. Before it’s too–”

“No!” his hand shot forward and gripped her leg. “No, The Black Guardian is right, sacrificing yourself would be pointless. Even– even if I somehow manage to escape the explosion from the Beacon.”

Ellowen watched him struggle to get up, torn between helping him and leaving when they still had the chance.

“No, no, no– you can’t.”

“I have to. I have to stop the Cleansing.” Ellowen took a deep breath. “I can’t let all of those people die, I can’t let all of this be for nothing.”

“Then I’m going with you,” he said and stepped forward, raising his chin defiantly. His tone brooked no argument.

“Jespar, I’m not going to let you do that.” They took a step back. “There's…there’s no need for you to die as well.”

“And I’m supposed to let you?” He laughed bitterly. He threw a hand up. ”We have an out, we can both live if we escape to– to the Star City, as bizarre as that sounds.”

Silence settled between them, so heavy it was almost suffocating. 

Ellowen watched as his body lit up and he spasmed again. They couldn’t turn back. Not now.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t,” they said, voice soft. On the verge of breaking. 

I’m sorry, Jespar.

“You and your fucking idealism, what about all of the things you still want to do? What about Lethonia?”

They balled up their fists, ignoring the sting of pain as her nails bit into the flesh. Looking anywhere but his face. I’m sorry. I have to. “After the High Ones are defeated, you can still travel the–”

“—It doesn’t mean anything without you!”

Once again, silence descended over them, but this time it was tinged with something else. She searched for something, anything, to say– anything that was not a hollow apology or a fake smile.

Jespar gasped softly, realising something. A mask slipped over his face, eyes distant and cold.

—Burning, blazing– their screams echoed through the modest wooden house. Ellowen, young and full of righteous anger, eating away at their insides like acid, just watched. Watched as the flames licked their way up the building, hungrily devouring everything in their way. They deserved it, after all the things they have done to her—

“But this isn’t about saving everyone…is it? You think if you sacrifice yourself, it will finally make up for what you’ve done to them. To your family.”

“Jespar, don’t–”

“Is it not?”

—You wanted them dead, didn’t you? You wanted them dead, didn’t you? You wanted, wished, prayed, desired—

Jespar reached his hand out— to grab them? They did not know anymore. Everything spun. They were sure their breath was coming out of their chest in shallow, erratic bursts. It was too much, too much, crushing guilt and endless sorrow, when will it ever end? —and retracted it, swallowing. He stepped closer. Ellowen automatically took a step back, all of their senses on high alert. Blood pounded in their ears. 

They had to do something. Stop this. Fix this.

I’m sorry, Jespar. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m—

“Ell, you have to stop letting this dictate all of your actions, you–”

Her hand moved unnaturally fast, unerringly finding his temple. A brief flash and he stopped dead in his tracks. 

Ellowen forced out a weak sigh, which quickly turned into a sob.

Jespar’s gaze became unfocused. Distant. 

“Please forgive me,” they whispered, ”for doing this, but this is the only way I can make sure you can get to safety.”

Ellowen swallowed. “And maybe you’re right…maybe I am doing this for selfish reasons, but…it’s the choice that has the potential to save everyone.” They gave him a tired smile. “Ultimately, it doesn’t matter, does it?”

They took a step forward, brushing his fringe to the side with a shaky hand. They touched their foreheads together. A tear slipped down their cheek. “I wish we had more time together.”

Jespar’s face remained blank, eyes glassy.

“Find a Myrad and get to Qyra. The spell should wear off within an hour.”

They kissed his forehead and closed their eyes. 

“I know you can beat the High Ones. Kick—” their voice broke, as did her resolve. Tears streamed down her face, unbidden. “Kick their asses extra hard for me, alright?”

“I’m sorry. I love you, you know that? All this is– was worth it. All of it. Travel safely.”

Ellowen turned around, clearing her mind. They hastily wiped their eyes and took one last look back. Out of their sight, a solitary tear slid down Jespar’s cheek.

They made sure their weapons were in their respective places. The Cleansing, nearly at its peak, towered over the imaginary horizon. They had a job to do.

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The last Black Stone shattered and soon after that, their vision went dark. The Prophet, known by many as simply Ellowen, ceased to exist.

The world was safe– for now.

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The entire world mourned, but it did not know why. Something tremendous had happened– something important, that much was certain –and only a selected handful knew the truth of it. 

Yet, only a limited amount of time remained until the Cycle began anew.

It all begins with the dreams.

Breathe.

A/N: Special thanks to @min1nova for emotional support, @zaahvi for nudging me in the right direction and phoenix dan cong tea for getting me through this. You're the best!

[divineshifts]

— WHAT IS THE KEY TO SHIFTING SUCCESSFULLY?

I think the key to change is not to worry too much. Although it hasn't changed yet, I feel like I've already realized some things. There are two processes in the change: one is to separate from your CR and the other is to enter your DR. The first process occurs during the process of falling asleep.

You can count or use other methods to help you. During this process, you may experience one, two, or all three of the following phenomena: drifting thoughts, a floating sensation, or visual images. However, at this point, you will still feel your body because you have not completely fallen asleep. I think the second process is crucial: don't try too hard. You start creating your DR scene.

You can add details of your dr room, such as wallpaper, what type of table, what type of rug. Think about sounds: what noises are there outside the window? It's raining? Consider smells and touch: what are you wearing? Treat it as a game, not a process of change. Every time I failed, I felt like it was because I was trying too hard. If you have fantasy, you don't necessarily need to have visual elements; Sometimes I find that touch is more direct than vision.

(I'm not suggesting that falling asleep is the only way to change. You can also try lucid dreaming and void states, but focus on your DR, without abandoning your CR. Many techniques are difficult and take a lot of practice.)

Your subconscious really understands your intentions. Your subconscious always knows what you want to do. You can express your intention to change before you try. Even if you fail this time, it's okay. You can treat this process as part of the Assumption Law process. You have already changed in 4D, and 3D is just a projection of 4D; It is something that will surely happen in 3D.

with all love, olivia

(this text was taken from reddit, my goal is to give visibility credits to the author)

[lebienquifaitmai]

thoughts about The Emperor

I want to just put all my thoughts about The Emperor while my memory is still fresh after beating the game. Obviously spoilers ahead, obviously personal thoughts and perception, and doing it mostly for myself from the future, but feel free to reply if you have something in mind.

I keep seeing takes about how the Emperor is using Tav for his own goals, but his main goal is, basically, destroying the Absolute. Which is not a bad goal, if I must say it's a heroic goal. But he's not able to do so alone, he needs allies for this, however who would want to go through countless challenges one after another, challenge chosens of the Dark Gods, and face the Elder Brain on top of that? Only someone whomst life would depend on this, someone who not only would die if they fail, but their soul and their very being would be destroyed after turning into mind flayer.

So the Emperor and his crew (not sure if they are also rebels, or Emperor is fooling them around) is gathering anyone they can catch through the worlds, Emperor is putting magically altered tadpoles in their brains, then the nautiloid crash happens. Again, it's unknown if Emperor knew, expected, maybe even planned it from the start, or he wanted to do it the other way.

But it is what it is. He can't stop just yet, when stakes is this high. He starts to manipulate the party into thinking that they are protected by some mysterious dream visitor, I assume that he searched trough the minds and made the most personally appealing appearance for each, just to make it easier. He's successfully pushing the party forward their goal. Trying to put in their minds an idea that they shouldn't get rid of their tadpoles, but they should embrace it's potential instead.

And then there is Act 3. His true identity is getting revealed, a lot of stuff is going on.

About Ansur: Emperor tried to turn him down, to make him leave and go live his on life. The letter we can find on Ansur's dead body is very sweet and very sad. I don't think that it could be staged, since Ansur is laying down below the castle, it's very hidden, to access it you have to pass trials, and Emperor is trying his best to make Tav go back, instead of looking for the dragon, and it's not like there is something that could truly expose him, nothing here hints us that he was doing it not out of pure self-defense.

About Duke Stellmane: We know that he was visitting her every tendays, and that's it. There is a thought that he could be the cause of her condition, but it could also be something else. Emperor himself is not saying anything about it if Tav trusts him, but if Tav is being hostile towards him, he'll show Tav how he'll say "the truth" but. He'll show it even if Tav doesn't want to look, and Emperor will make sure to make the vision the most unsettling thing he can come up with, and on top of that he'll completely clash in tone after that. I think the reason behind of this is that Emperor is getting scared about the possiblity that Tav can do something unpredictable and fail everything when they are so close to the destruction of the Absolute. If Tav doesn't want to cooperate willingly and on a good terms, then Emperor is trying to make them act out of fear. If it's easier for them to put everything in black-white terms then Emperor is gonna play the role of an "evil mind flayer who is here only to bring disaster" I don't think we can wholeheartedly believe what we saw there, especially since he keeps her portrait among his old stuff under the Elfsong tavern.

And my final thoughts: the Emperor wants to survive, this is his first priority, his second priority is keeping his city safe. It's good and very understandable desires. He wants to kill the Absolute, and you can only try to persuade him to do otherwise; also he's not even in a cutscene if Tav is becoming an Absolute themselves. Emperor is getting sad if Tav is turning him down on romance, and I think it means he's not living rent free in Tav's head just to lie or/and manipulate them in all ways possible, because then he'd know about Tav possibly not having a romantic interest in him, so he wouldn't even try to engage. And in the end of the game Emperor is still here to say his farewells, and he feels genuinely sad that his journey with Tav is over, and he's being nice even if Tav is acting cold and rude. There is no point of manipulating in the end, and if all of it wouldn't matter for him, he could just simply leave without saying a word.

I personally think that Emperor is not just "another evil mind flayer" and also I think that he has some real feelings for Tav.

[halleyuhm]

~WTW Ghost Gala: Days 1 to 8~

I just found the event and I'm several days back, so I'll try to be brief. I'll be using my WIP The trees don't let you see the forest because I think it's the one I'd like to try for NaNoWriMo and the aesthetics fit with the season.

It tells the story of a young witch cursed with blindness due to a failed spell and her journey to find the way to reverse it, aided by friends, fought by foes, and realizing the might be more important things than getting her sight back. It will be a challenge to write using every sense but vision! I have written the synopsis here, if you are interested. Yeah, I should probably do an official WIP intro.

So there we go, under the cut.

(Divider by @cafekitsune, go check her work out!)

🎃 Pumpkin Carving - You have to kill off a character: Who do you choose?

Right now, without having planned much, I choose Mauve. She's the secret keeper and sooner or later the past catches up with everyone.

🦅Raven - Create a tagline for your WIP

"Things we lose aren't lost: they remain with us, albeit in different shapes".

🔮Crystal Ball - Outline a scene, act or your entire WIP.

Let's just try the first scene so we can compare what I plan with what will later come up:

1. Juniper wakes up and sees nothing. Elowyn is there tending to her wounds. Crying, stress, oops she messed up so bad, she can't be a Sun Sage anymore. But she deserves it, and Mauve, her mentor, lets her know. Periwinkle, the cat, is silently judging June so hard she can feel it.

2. Laurel comes in, distraught because he played a part in the situation (unknowingly??). Maybe he argues with Elowyn and Mauve because of inner guilt + they accuse him. But June crashes against something and they focus on stopping her from falling head-first into a boiling pot.

3. Same scene or after some struggles?? Mauve (or Periwinkle, why not) mentions the Wildfire Hollyhock, the burnt lands, and the town there, but doesn't tell what happened in those cursed places.

4. June wants to go, Laurel joins, and Elowyn is told by Mauve to go with them because she is the BEST. There are obvious reactions. Witchy stuff.

5. I'm bad at this.

🍂Fallen Leaves - Create a playlist for your WIP

Work in progress but here it goes.

🎇Jack o' lantern -Share an interesting fact you found while doing research for your WIP

There is a flower that only blooms after wildfires. The seeds lay dormant under the surface until the soil is burnt and then they sprout. They don't last long, just enough for bees to pollinate them and drop seeds which will stay dormant until they are awakened.

You can read an article here, for example.

🧄Vampire - Tell us where you find inspiration or motivation.

This is what I struggle with the most (along with planning).

Inspiration comes in dreams, random shower thoughts, a single word in an extensive paragraph, Pinterest aesthetics, little things I see in my daily life, name generators (that I never end up picking), and simple things. Like, "Oh, this would be fun to write about."

Motivation uh, comes when my brain hyperfixates on an idea. And reading. Reading lots.

💀Skeleton - Have a favorite plot structure? If not, share how you plot.

I have no idea how I plot. Usually, I start writing and let the story take me where it needs to go (yeah, there's lots of editing later). I get ideas on the go, maybe a whole scene, and I add it to my evergrowing list of ideas waiting for the auspicious moment when it comes into play. Somehow, I managed to be very cohesive, though. And I surprise myself with how everything seems to flow as if I had previously planned it.

🍬Trick or Treat - Set some writing goals and milestones for your WIP.

This crashes a bit with the last answer, but I really really want to be more disciplined and focused. I just want to manage to plot the story and get to the NaNoWriMo final milestone. Let's do it!!

If you've come this far, thank you! You are my hero 💜

[supernovaa-remnant]

What about 2, 8, 11 👀

2. What’s your favorite c!Dream duo?

crivals. listen, listen, I know that I talk about cdreambur a lot (because I love them and they are consuming my life rn), but crivals just... they get each other, y'know? they've both been dehumanized and painted as villains over and over again, but they don't see each other that way. they don't see each other as monsters—they see each other as people, and that is really really special to me. and cdream never wanted to be ctechno's enemy. and they spent months together in pandora's vault. and ctechno watched as cdream tried (and failed) to build a house lol.

for being the "big bad evil villains," their moments together feel lighter. when cdream interacts with ctechno, it feels like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders. idk, for all I talk abt how unhealthy relationships intrigue me in fiction, ultimately I do love how crivals is cdream's healthiest relationship.

rivals duo forever and ever, okay? <3

8. Which character do you think is the most different to c!Dream?

hmmmm, this one's a difficult one. I feel like I don't know enough about every character on the smp to know who is the most different to cdream.

in no way do I think cpunz is the most different to cdream, however, I do think it's interesting to look at their differences because of how closely they worked. the most notable difference is their visions of the goal they were both working towards—cpunz was after that knowledge, learning about and thus defeating death, etc. etc. but cdream, ultimately, just wanted to go back to simpler times, even if it did get jumbled.

idk, I just think they're neat. and for all that they thought they were similar and had the same goals and ideals, in the end they turned out to be more different than they thought, and I find that really interesting.

I answered number 11 here :)