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0nelittlebirdtoldme · 4 months
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Someone please draw Astarion like this
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mister-faltine · 2 months
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Characters from the Dark Dimension that I would love to see in the MCU.
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Warning: The images in this post belong to their respective creators, such as Steve Ditko, Ed McGuinness, Luigi Zagaria, among others. Sorry if the images are in poor quality, some comics weren't on the best sites. English is not my main language, sorry if there are errors in the text.
Another Warning: The characters on this list will not be characters like Umar, Olnar, Orini, Dormammu, Clea, etc. I want to focus on lesser-known characters, and currently, Clea is getting a lot of attention and Umar appears more than before. Olnar and Orini are already talked about in certain parts of Fandom and I want to focus on others here.
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5 - Kronik.
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Okay, let's start with this character, because Kronik only appeared in ONE comic and I'm not even kidding. Kronik appeared in "Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #78" and he is some kind of Dormammu's personal telepath. Why does Dormammu need a guy like that? I don't know, but the character only served to inform Clea about a new crisis in the Dark Dimension, because some inhabitants were turning into monsters and killing everyone around them. So, Kronik wanted to team up with Clea to defeat this threat, but I believe that this story has not been continued to this day, and if it has, then it is in the darkest corners in the comics, because I never found it.
Now, why would I want to see this character in the MCU? Because I believe it has the potential to be a much better adaptation than the original. Like, his name is "Kronik", which is synonymous with "Chronos, the Personification of Time" in Greek mythology. So why not expand this idea into the MCU? Since the Dark Dimension was established to be "Beyond Time", he could have some important role and still be one of the oldest beings in the Dark Dimension. Perhaps because he was old and wise, Dormammu gave him a place in his royalty and he would talk about the past and FUTURE battles that the Lord of Chaos would face.
4 - G'uranthic Guardian.
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G'uranthic is a character that some people may know exists, but even so, he is mega unknown. For those who don't know, G'uranthic is a being that was created long before Dormammu took the throne and he was created by one of the ancient rulers of the Dark Dimension (G'uran The Great). He is represented as a mystical construct that has immense power, because he was created to obey and protect not only the current ruler of the Dark Dimension, but also keep his palace safe from any threats.
I would really love to see this monster in the movies, because not only would it be one of the most powerful beings in the Dark Dimension, but it would also make a lot of people find the history of the Dark Dimension very rich, even if just a little. Seriously, the Dark Dimension has so much potential and has an interesting story behind it, but it's a shame that Marvel almost never focuses on it.
3 - These 4 Henchmen.
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Yes, those guys. For those who don't know (or don't remember), these 4 henchmen were sent by Dormammu to kill Stephen in "Strange Tales #126". In other words, they were the first 4 henchmen from the Dark Dimension to be revealed in the comics, if you don't count the G'uranthic Guardian and Orini. I'm going to talk about each one separately and let you know that they don't have names, at least not that I know of. I'll talk about each one in order, starting from left to right of the image.
1 - The Golden Golem: This was the first henchman who faced Stephen in the Dark Dimension and his ability is to consume spells. In short, the more spells the opponent throws at him, the bigger and stronger he becomes. I'll admit, I think it would be cool to have this guy in a Doctor Strange movie, because I think it makes sense for Dormammu to have troops that consume spells from his enemies, since the Lord of Chaos is up against several Sorcerers Supreme normally. And of course, I like the look of it, because it's simple and beautiful at the same time.
2 - Dark Knights: These guys attacked Stephen through a portal and were trying to capture him for Dormammu. However, Stephen realized that spells don't work on them and had to use the "Amulet Of Agamotto" to defeat them. Anyway, one idea I thought of for these characters is if they have a power similar to Noob Saibot's power in Mortal Kombat, because Noob (Bi-Han) can create shadows (Saibot) to attack his opponents. It would be easier to combine all these knights into just 1.
3 - Fake Tiboro: Yeah, this guy looks like Tiboro to me because of the helmet, but whatever. This guy is just a distraction for Stephen, because the next henchman wanted to surprise Stephen. However, I can imagine this guy being just an evil spirit who hangs out with the henchman and could have a more menacing look in the movies. Speaking of that other henchman...
4 - The Bubble Guy: Yes, this guy's power is to release bubbles and he almost managed to crush Stephen with them. However, Stephen being smart, managed to create a hole inside the bubble and released a spell to trap the enemy inside another bubble. As much as I can't invent many things for this henchman, I will admit that his helmet reminds me of the hat that the Pope (or Priest, I don't know) wears in churches. In short, I think this guy could be some kind of leader in Dormammu's cults, because Dormammu wants to control everyone not only by force, but by religion as well. I don't know, it would be interesting and it would also explain why certain inhabitants of the Dark Dimension are loyal to Dormammu.
Anyway, these are the ideas I have for these henchmen.
2 - Asti The All-Seeing.
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Now, let's talk about one of the most interesting characters in the Dark Dimension and one of the most wasted to date. Asti is one of Dormammu's servants, he appears to have many duties, he is sent to fight, lure, capture and keep an eye on the Dark Lord's adversaries. This character even worked for The Maker for a while, but that doesn't matter. His powers seem to be based more on summons, such as summoning creatures, tentacles, etc. He appears to be powerful and even faced Wiccan himself once, despite losing.
Asti even has potential, because I think he could be one of the few servants that Dormammu trusts in the MCU and could still be considered a friend, honestly. He could be sent to keep an eye on many things, even Dormammu's own family. I believe that Asti could have a similar personality to Starscream in "Transformers: Prime", but the difference is that he is loyal to his master and perhaps he will be loyal to Clea, if she is Dormammu's apprentice in the MCU. It would make sense for Dormammu to have "Eyes and Ears" in places he can't be or doesn't have control over.
1 - Jack The Ripper.
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Yes, Jack is a being from the Dark Dimension in the Marvel Universe, but with some differences. Long story short, Dormammu sent a parasite to England because he couldn't invade Earth at that time, thanks to the Ancient One. Then, when the parasite arrived in London, it possessed a man called "Tom Malverne" and used his body to cause the deaths of several people. However, according to certain Thor comics, it is said that the parasite is from a race called "Zaniac", but I can't say if this is true, because I don't read many Thor comics. Jack has the ability to create knives through his body and cause immense savagery in the host he is possessing.
I know that Jack is a person who existed in real life and maybe Marvel would never have the courage to put him in the movies, but man, how I wanted to see him in a Doctor Strange movie or series. He could be one of Dormammu's most lethal assassins/agents and still be very intimidating with his comic book look. Listen, if the Ancient One got a series in the MCU, I believe Jack could appear as the Main Villain. Like, it was said that the Ancient One was the last in a long line of Sorcerers Supreme, but we still don't know what happened and what forced her to use the power of the Dark Dimension. However, Jack could be the perfect explanation for this, because he could have arrived on Earth to destroy the Sanctum in London and then go on to destroy the other Sanctums for Dormammu. BUT, the Sorcerers were there to prevent this, but Jack managed to kill them and the Ancient One was forced to use the power of the Dark Dimension to banish/destroy Jack and live long enough until Stephen arrived in Kamar-Taj.
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Anyway, that's the list, and once again, I'm sorry if there are errors in the text because of my English. This post was supposed to be released a long time ago, but I ended up being too lazy to finish it. I hope you liked the post and tell me what you thought later.
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mensministry · 1 year
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LILELO (Little Leisure Lodge), Grazzano Badoglio, Asti, Italy,
Atelier LAVIT
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Asti photographed by Jonathan Segade for Grazia Italy February 2020
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doctorofmagic · 1 year
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The magic lore in Midnight Suns is amazing and here's why
From the previous issues, we already know that Valtorr is involved and they managed to explain how Stephen and other sorcerers were able to draw power from dark entities without being corrupted. But Midnight Suns #3 dove even deeper into the possibilities and references that Marvel’s magic lore (most often overlooked) can offer in terms of potential plots.
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First of all, here’s a cameo of Asti, a demon who was once loyal to Dormammu and dwells in the Dark Dimension. I’m pointing its appearance because it’s not much of a popular or known character, which is kinda important to me when writing about magic lore, especially Doctor Strange’s. Asti was last seen in New Avengers v4, when Wiccan defeated it. I feel like it was a sweet homage to classic stories and also shows that Ethan Sacks has a good amount of knowledge of this part of the Marvel universe.
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Kushala using Asti’s bat as a ride was also a nice touch and it reminded me of the first Ghost Rider and more “summoning” animals used by other Riders, although this is a more recent reference (and I'm not completely familiar with the Riders so it could have happened before and I wasn’t aware of it).
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Now, let’s untangle this panel here. Bear with me.
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*breathes in*
The Mhuruuk were the original people who ruled the Dark Dimension before Umar and Dormammu. They are born with magic and were called wizard-kings, until Olnar became friends with the exiled siblings and were deceived by them. Driven by greed, Olnar wanted to conquer more and more realms and annex them to the Dark Dimension, and that’s when he released the Mindless Ones, dying on the battlefield. Orini, Clea’s father, was too young to rule, and so Umar and Dormammu raised and twisted the story to be loved by the kingdom (and yes, Clea is half-faltine, half-mhuruuk).
The Mhuruuk then lost most of their magic and could only perform simple tricks when gathered in groups. They were exhiled until Clea returned and became the rule of Dark Dimension. However, they had a very sad fate when they were forced to fuse with the G'uranthic Guardian by Dormammu. No one could undo said spell, and thus they remained bound to the Guardian forever.
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So, who are these children of the Mhuruuk?  I *think* they’re the offspring of the remaining Mhuruuk who survived the rebellion against Dormammu, before they were fused with the Guardian. They weren’t supposed to ressemble vampires, but it could be a product of their corruption. Dormammu did mention he used a dark spell to mesh them. And why do they hate Clea and want war? Because the Mhuruuk fought to defend her right to rule, but were “abandoned” by her to suffer such miserable fate. Besides, they could resent her for her faltine side. She is, after all, the daughter of Umar.
This is insanely cool because it could open the possibilities to a bigger plot in a DS story. Or even a limited series about Clea and her journey to become the Sorcerer Supreme of the Dark Dimension!! The potential is all there!! I’m just so excited to see this happen!!
Next, this is not entirely about lore, but I simply loved this moment between Yana and Nico <3 Still, I can’t help but think that they’re doing a better job at portraying Zoe’s past and family than we’ll ever see in SA.
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AAAAND lastly!! Here he is! Sorcerer Supreme Tony Stark, the same character from All-New X-Men Annual #1 and Infamous Iron Man. And am I glad to see a reference from Infamous Iron Man? YES, I AM. I miss you, Bictor ;-;
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In any case, this book is just so good when it comes to lore, references, cameos, homages and fanservice. I’m very grateful and actually super surprised with the quality and care this book brings, even though it was made to promote the game. IT’S REALLY GOOD!!
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vaerjs · 7 months
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Dove sono stata? Per la prima volta dopo il Covid sono tornata alle Sagre di Asti. Senza poter mangiare formaggi e ipotizzando un’allegria al glutine, vi lascio immaginare (come ho ignorato tutto quanto e ho assaggiato tutto quello che potevo salvo poi arrivare a casa gonfia in faccia come un palloncino pronto a scoppiare) 💫 #sagrediasti #sagre #asti #vaerjs
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alex-leweird · 1 year
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Dormammu + Asti the all-seeing
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1perplexed1 · 3 days
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When they got you all giggly and smiley andhejehwjhrd (I keep spilling my soda.)
(Ft. Odd (clown fam, my persona), and Asti (cat, Kaz’s persona (I do not own the oc))
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0nelittlebirdtoldme · 6 months
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Okay, so remember i was fangirling about the new friend i made? Well, they now gifted me this incredible Astarion birthday card, arrghhh!!
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@udaberriwrites @alpaca-clouds
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mister-faltine · 1 year
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Some dialogues I made for Dormammu in the MCU:
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Warning: Some dialogue will likely be inspired by certain other lines from various villains. There will probably also be some lines that I didn't know (or didn't remember) that other villains had said something similar. The lines will also not have explained context and most of them are related to my ideas that I have for the Faltines in the MCU. If you have any questions about certain lines or ideas, just ask.
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Doctor Strange: This conflict must end now, Dormammu!
Dormammu: Heroic words, Stephen. Too bad they're just words.
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Dormammu: I am beyond time, beyond you!
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Dormammu: There are two kinds of fools, my beautiful niece. There are those we deceive and those who deceive themselves.
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Dormammu: That's one of the best things about being a ruler, my sister. You only really have time for yourself.
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Dormammu: After I'm done with you, Stephen, maybe I'll pay Miss Palmer a visit on Earth.
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Dormammu: You should be grateful that I'm the "Chosen One" to bring Chaos to the Multiverse, because imagine what would happen if that title went to someone who didn't have honor like I do?
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Dormammu: Clea, my precious niece, did you come here to say how sorry you are for betraying your own family and home?!?
Clea: You didn't give me much of a choice, Uncle.
Dormammu: Oh, Clea, making a choice is easy, the hard part is living with it, and I can see in your own soul how sad you are to fight me and your own mother!
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Dormammu: You have no idea how angry I was when you forced me into that pact, Stephen.
Doctor Strange: And yet, I'm watching you try to conquer Earth right now, Dormammu. So much for honor, right?
Dormammu: But that's the best part, Sorcerer Supreme. I swore to "never go to Earth", but nothing said of "Earth come to me". So what's the best way for me to defeat you and prove my superiority? Besting you with your own pact and keeping my honor intact!
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Umar: I warned you about Clea and now she's on the side of the Sorcerer Supreme! You should have let me destroy her in the past, it was my right.
Dormammu: What can I say to that, sister? Clea has always been hard headed like her mother and hot headed like her uncle.
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Asti: Lord Dormammu, forgive me if I seem to be questioning your wisdom, but why waste the Dark Dimension's finest tutors on Princess Clea? She is still a child.
Dormammu: Believe me, my dear friend, if Clea wants to be my disciple and be the greatest Sorcerer Supreme the Dark Dimension has ever seen, then she must earn her place in this unfair Multiverse. Although I wish she would go another way, she is old enough to choose her own path.
Asti: So... have you made your decision? Will she be your future successor, my Master?
Dormammu: She will be my greatest triumph and my enemies' greatest torment.
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Well, I think I only have these dialogues so far. Sorry if there are any mistakes in my English, because English is not my main language. Anyway, what did you think of the dialogues? Comment your opinions if you want.
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drrestlesshate · 11 months
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Leonardo Bistolfi, 1928 - Tomba Omedé-Ricciardi (Cimitero di Asti)
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pressrelease1 · 7 months
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Part of the art
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page-28 · 1 year
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Afternoon walk
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skinnylov3 · 2 years
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