#as a guide for newcomers

[bonefall]

Head's UP new followers who came for the herb guides! I manage an AU which is a fix-it redux of WC in order to make it thematically consistent, called Better Bones. I take the messed up things about warriors and address them, dragging the stuff like abuse, xenophobia, ableism, and so on to the spotlight so I can stab it with knives.

I am about to be VERY mean to Crowfeather <3 Make sure you've got your tag filters up if you need CWs for abuse and such, because I wrote an interaction that is a doozy.

[vamprisms]

the boys and mean girls have the same plot btw: untouchable evil blonde bitch in a push-up bra ruins the lives of a group of outcasts who then plot to ruin their life via social sabotage

[livingwithkami]

Shinto Beginner Guide Version 5.8.2023

Hi everyone,

My apologies for the constant re-posting of this guide. There is always some errors I miss when I release a new version and I'm very thankful to those who help me edit and refine the guide over time.

This is the most recent version as of May 8th 2023. Instead of a zip file, I've compiled it all in a single PDF you can download Here

In addition, this time I've also made a convenient online version from this link: www.livingwithkami.com/beginner For a practical reference, there is a list of shrines overseas, where to receive sacred items, a reading list, and a list of Norito as well.

I hope this can help our community and be an accessible resource.

I give my deep thanks to Kami-sama and everyone who helped me write and edit this guide, who contributed towards it, and who guided me through the years.

This guide was not written by myself alone but with the help of Kami-sama and the community.

I am only posting it here to begin with but please feel free to share it anywhere you like.

I may have to update it again this Autumn depending on the changes in the community, but this is the most recent version.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Rev. Olivia

[starocide]

Touhou art style practice feat. A character concept I've had for a while now

[howtojapan]

How to Survive and Thrive After Losing Your Job in Japan

Learn how to respect your visa, navigate the challenges, build skills, and find a new job in Japan. Take the leap and prepare to soar to new heights in your career journey!

Losing your job in Japan can feel like a devastating blow, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the road. In fact, this setback can be the springboard for a brighter future. In this article, we’ll explore how you can navigate the challenges, respect your visa, and embark on a journey of growth and success. So, take a deep breath, put those panic-induced thoughts aside, and let’s discover how to…

[alteredsilicone]

i think the bots have finally died down but i occasionally get a follow from an empty blog that is a bit sussy

but sometimes i see people who don't seem sussy (aka they follow only wf artists/content so maybe theyre twitter migrants)

now i'm paranoid i blocked and reported some legit blogs for spam lol

[pridelessdaydreamer]

Hello there!

I'm Kano (he/they), and as you can tell, I'm the mun behind Linhardt in the Officers Academy. The Linhardt I play goes primarily by he/him, but is gender- and pronoun-apathetic, as well as aroace. Call him whatever. He doesn't care.

On that note, I look forward to growing and getting strong with all of you! Farewell.

[2x-nutrition]

Our Ultimate Workout Guide for Beginners is your roadmap to a healthier, fitter you. Discover easy-to-follow exercises, expert tips, and motivation to kickstart your fitness routine today.

[usadvlottery]

Navigating the intricacies of the US housing market as an immigrant can be a daunting task. The "Guide to House Rentals for US Immigrants" is your essential companion in this journey, providing practical advice and insights to help you secure the ideal home. From understanding lease agreements and deciphering rental terms to exploring diverse neighborhoods and budgeting effectively, this guide equips you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions. Whether you're a newcomer seeking your first rental or an experienced renter in the US, this guide offers valuable tips and resources to ensure a smooth and successful housing search, making your transition to a new home a more seamless and enjoyable experience.

[wisdomandroyalty]

7 Essential Drawing Tips for Novice Creators

Unlock your inner artist with these essential drawing tips for beginners! 🎨✏️ Learn fundamental techniques and build your creative confidence. #DrawingTips #ArtForBeginners #WizBlog #Art

Oh, the absolute joy when a child picks up a pencil and starts scribbling away! It’s truly heartwarming to see them trying their best to express themselves through their drawings. Drawing is an incredibly enjoyable and accessible skill that brings so much fun and happiness. And the best part? It doesn’t have to cost a fortune – it’s an affordable hobby that can be enjoyed by all! – Forget fancy…

[gardenofmydesire]

Gardening Journey: Step by Step Guide for Beginners

Our New Blog "Gardening journey with our simple step-by-step guide for beginners"

Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic hobby that allows you to connect with nature, create beauty, and cultivate your own green haven. If you’re a beginner eager to start your gardening journey, you’re in the right place! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to kickstart your gardening adventure, even if you have limited space like a balcony. Step 1: Choose Your…

[celesterayel]

the it couple | luke castellan

request: I’m not really sure what qualifies as a request but could you write a Luke x reader where they are like the camp it couple? 🫶🫶

summary: common knowledge is how irrevocably in love luke castellan is with you.

"you know i adore you, i'm crazier for you than i was at sixteen lost in a film scene" - t.s.

w.c. : 702

warning(s) : none

pairing : luke castellan x reader

the campers of camp half blood don't quite remember how or when it had happened. It just always was: you and Luke Castellan, that is. where you went, he followed. the shadow to your guide and you the balm to his sorrow. annabeth used to whisper to the younger children–the ones who had been taken to camp far too young and therefore had little knowledge of love–that you and Luke Castellan were soulmates: seamlessly bound to one another. 

you yourself had never believed in fate despite the fact that you had met them–old bitter hags. you preferred to believe that life was not set in stone, unbreaking and withered to a timeline. it perhaps led to your brash attitude and ‘ride or die’ mentality but your mannerisms only made luke castellan fall in love with you all the more. some things were just beyond the gods' control. you and luke were one of those things.

you had first arrived at camp a decade ago, where you were then claimed by hades. of course news of you spread like wildfire: you were gorgeous, your talent with your bo staff was unmatched, and your father was one of the three–strong power ran through your blood and you showed it everyday during training. but that wasn’t exactly what caught the attention of everyone, rather the fact that the popular gaze of a certain brown-eyed boy always strayed to you. when you laughed, he smiled. where you went, he strayed. you were magnet and he was never far away.

you both tipped toed around one another, constantly drifting toward the other. playful banter slipped between you two and those around you wondered when you would finally just get together. the first time you guys finally breached the delicate line between more than ‘obviously pining friends’ was after an exciting rivalry game.

despite the strategic planning of annabeth–who clearly eyed the tension between the two of you–and the excellent swordsmanship, house ares had won the game because of you. You had been the one to distract luke castellan after clarisse had forced you to use your charms. it was fun to see the cute blush adorn his cheeks when you approached the head of the Hermes House.

“so, does this mean you agree to go out with me?” he breathed out, hands twirling his sword as he was once again bested by you in capturing the flag.

you laughed out, “i was just waiting for you to ask, castellan.”

no sooner after you had begun dating did the infamy of you two reach an all high around camp. how could it not? 

you two were the all anyone could talk about–the best of the best.

luke castellan was already the best swordsman at camp; a prodigy in the making. his brown curls and dimples only made him more popular among the girls and young teens. he was one of the highest placed leaders around camp; one of the few that clarisse actually respected and the one that annabeth regarded most. 

you were a gem in the rough: bold and brash at times, but calculating and quick-witted. you were the one to turn to when those around camp felt alone, always ready to take care of others and offer words of wisdom. you were a living definition of rules being broken and your power only highlighted the height of your placement around camp. 

when you two walked by, the eyes of the others strayed. newcomers learned of your names before they learned what exactly camp half blood was. 

when you threw your head back and laughed, people watched as Luke curled his lips in pride at being the one behind your laughter. when he sat round the fire and sang songs with the campers, you sat right beside him; head laying on his shoulder and hoping the moment would never end. he willingly allowed himself to lose camp games if only by your hand, time and time again.

yes, you were the it couple of camp half blood but none of that mattered, when he was the one for you.

[dctxrp]

maybe this is a dumb question , but what does jcink mean ?

it’s not a dumb question! it’s a type of forum. so the site is a combined forum rp and discord rp. you would create an account for your character and fill out an application on our site. the site also holds our rules, canons, and claims for easy access. most actual roleplay threads will also take place on site. then you plot and do comms and social media on our discord server.

it’s a fun way to make sure that fun things like comms, social media, in character and out of character interactions, games, etc. are available on the go or when you’re too busy to log onto the site. at the same time, roleplaying is on the site in dedicated forums for easy access and to prioritize writing!

[imsobadatnicknames2]

This isn't related to anything recent it's just a thought about a couple things that happened earlier this year that I didn't manage to put into words back when it was relevant.

While I sympathize with the way D&D bloggers start posting stuff like "teehee don't click this link, it will take you to a PDF of the Player's Handbook, DMG, Monster Manual and Scrimblo Brimblo's Guide To Scrunkly, remember not to click this link because it's illegal!!!" every time WotC does something naughty, because there will never be a circumstance under which I don't consider piracy to be based as fuck, I also think pirating D&D material doesn't really do much to really challenge WotC.

The reason WotC feels like it can get away with so many shitty practices is not only because they make a shitload of money selling D&D products, but also because D&D's monolithic brand recognition has engulfed public perception of the entire hobby and as long as they can keep it that way they know D&D is gonna keep being the product most newcomers to the hobby are gonna initially flock to and very rarely branch out from, and that's not gonna change as long as so many people keep playing exclusively D&D stuff even if it's pirated.

So like... Yeah, it's great to get your friends to pirate every D&D material and not give WotC any money, but it'd be even better to use WotC doing something shitty as an opportunity to branch out and maybe consider giving a chance to that one weirdo in the group who keeps offering to run a campaign in a different RPG that everyone keeps saying no to because y'all already learned D&D and it looks like too much work to learn a different system.

[howtojapan]

How to get medical care in Japan

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[targaryenluvs]

— newcomer

pairing: dark!luke castellan x childofaphrodite!reader

summary: luke becomes quite infatuated with you, the newcomer of the camp.

tw: obsession, stalking, distancing from friends, intimidation, luke is like deep in love, my horrible attempt at describing love? kinda lovebomby, mentions of violence/luke attacking others

word count: 1k words

a/n: my second pjo fic! i think percy is next 👀 - i don’t think i outright described a female reader, let me know if i did so i can change it!! i i’m going to try and be more inconspicuous with genders to fit all ❤️

right from the start, luke could tell there was something special about you.

of course he was to introduce himself to the new kids but for once he wanted to meet you. with a warm smile and his reassuring words, you were made to feel at home quite quickly.

you’d thought of luke being friendly in general before learning of the hermes cabin and his welcoming nature, but it didn’t seem to change anything between the two of you. luke was an excellent guide in your eyes, helping you settle into your new life, you were undeniably thankful for him.

he was a pitstop for many, if not all campers once they entered the place, a familiar face to help them all. but for you he seemed to go above and beyond. he wanted you to be as comfortable as possible, and he believed himself to be the key in your life at camp half-blood to happiness. you made him happy.

your bright smile and endearing personality melted his heart, you were a breath of fresh air and he couldn’t wait to bask in it.

even after you were claimed, by aphrodite nonetheless, you stuck around. it made sense to him, you were the most breathtaking person he’d ever seen. whether it was a smile from afar or a long conversation, you always made it a point in your day to spend time with him.

you wouldn’t do that for nobody now would you?

no, your sweet self was kind, especially to him. you liked him, like he liked you, and he’d be damned if he let you go.

you seemed to be the only person who didn’t notice his disdain towards those around you. the way he’d linger around the ares boy who’d been chatting you up at breakfast, the same boy who’d been attacked from behind during capture the flag, suffering a nasty slice on his back.

or how he’d humiliated one of your friends during archery, correcting their stance, taunting their attempts to hit the bullseye, throwing them off and laughing at them when they missed. it was all in good fun, right?

he was like a shadow, unwavering and lurking.

it wasn’t uncommon to find luke a few metres away from wherever you were. to find him accompanying you to dinner, to find the two of you practicing together early in the morning, alone, to focus better of course. slowly but surely he wriggled his way back into your life, all consuming and prominent.

until it was seen as odd to find you alone.

seemingly tied together, woven, meant to be. you completed him, you made him feel alive. you made luke feel electric, on fire almost. your presence and touch began to comfort him most, your voice being the only one to bring him down.

and when you were taken from him, whether by others or in general, he was unbearable.

the shining luke castellan crumbled without his support. he needed you, depended on you, like fire and oxygen, plants and sunlight, a song and dance. you kept him going, you filled his life with purpose, he wasn’t luke castellan, son of hermes, counseller, confidante, friend.

he was lu, he was yours, he was your ‘sunshine’.

and as if he wasn’t already insatiable with you as his friend, when you’d admitted your crush on him, luke was on a whole other level.

“lu,” he hummed, turning his head your way, “i want, i need to tell you something.” the soft grass, the warm sun and gentle breeze, they all calmed his erratic heart. what did you have to say? he despised the idea of not knowing what you were thinking.

luke waited with bated breath, his nails digging into his palm, pressure building, his smile didn’t quite reach his eyes, not that you’d notice, he wouldn’t let you. “what is it sweetheart?” the two of you were sitting now, previously laid next to eachother on the picnic blanket.

“i think, i think i like you.”

and how could you not?

luke was the epitome of a gentleman, the kindest man you’d ever met. he made you feel special, you could always rely on your sunshine. in the months the two of you had known each other, it seemed he now knew you like the back of his hand. what you liked, what you disliked, the places you wanted to go and the places you’d been. you’d bared your soul to him, and you could only pray he loved you as you did him.

he was your strength, your courage, your friend, even if you hoped for more. he’d been there for you since the start, and you’d be forever grateful. so why not raise your relationship? fully commit to the one person who knew everything?

he’d crafted himself to be yours, to be everything you could ever wish for, as you were for him. luke had been waiting for your complete devotion, and he had it now, no one could make him let go. people often came and went in his life, leaving him in the past, he often felt taken advantage of, he gave up on the idea of someone to stay.

but you’d stay, blind with devotion and poisoned by his love, who on earth and in the heavens could treat you better than him?

your loyal luke.

“well i have a secret for you, only you.”

your eyes lifted to meet his, a small smile on your lips, “tell me luke,” his hand reached for yours, “what’s your secret?” your favourite flower, suddenly pulled from behind your head, placed behind your ear.

“i love you too.” he surged forwards, capturing you by surprise.

was this bliss? is this what it felt to be in love?

luke was intoxicating, his strong hands and loving voice, it consumed you. it was all so much, and it was all you’d ever wanted.

but a small voice in the back of your head was prominent.

you’d never said a single thing about love.