#azem tag

[yloiseconeillants]

there once was two different kinds of shadow dancing in a trance by the sea and one was in disguise, disguised as the other they were attempting some kind of harmony

[astralflows]

— XX. JUDGEMENT. —

awakening, higher calling, rebirth.

[nightmareopera]

The world has gone mad today and good's bad today And black's white today and day's night today

(antonio and icarus belong to @hermits-hovel)

[greater-amaurot-polycule]

Do not be fooled by its wriggling tentacular mycelium ─ this tiny organism has no sentience whatsoever, and mimics the movements of creatures it lives amongst without even knowing that it does so. It synthesizes other organic matter equally unconsciously as it develops.

[birues]

Okay y'all I'm gonna sleep but!! What if I talked about Tuana's prev incarnation under the cut first! Ew and Shb spoilers also That Theatre Company raid spoilers i forgot their name

So. The prev reincarnation was a Garlean playwright named Vergilius (...yeah) and he was Solus' favorite playwright. To the point he knows all of his works from the memory. And when he was still legatus, they actually sent each other a couple of letters over their shared love for the theatre but they've never met because Vergilius was a very private and anonymous person. The letters ceased to be once Solus started to turn Garlemald into a despicable invasion force and Vergilius was a critic especially after witnessing the horrors Garlean army has brought on the lands they've conquered. He continued to write but stayed anonymous. But after a while he knew he needed to get out. To leave.

And Solus still wanted to meet him. And Vergilius was about to accept if only to say that he'll leave the empire, but Hydaelyn was like "Hear, Feel, Think... And ABSOLUTELY DON'T MEET HIM. BETTER YET, RUN. LEAVE THIS PLACE." and so he did and wrote a letter to Solus. It was actually a small play but the message was very clear. Vergilius had no intention to live in a paradise forged with blood. Before he left, he gave many of his plays to Raxentales which were friends of his.

Vergilius roamed the world and met many people. One of them was Hamon Holyfist. They became friends and he gifted him several art works he himself drew. Some of them featured their own faces.

Jury is still out if I should make his death a tragedy but he died and Tuana was born.

Tuana who loved theatre and Vergilius' plays more than anything. Tuana who got adopted by Master Hamon eventually. Tuana who recieved one of those sketches that featured Hamon and Vergilius as a bday gift. Tuana who liked the art style because it was kinda like hers but also kinda different.

And of course. Of course i need to mention while Tuana doesn't look like Azem, Vergilius ABSOLUTELY did.

And once a certain two theatre enthusiasts met on the First... It was inevitable they would talk about their favorite playwright. It was inevitable Tuana would show him that sketch. It was inevitable he would recognize the face and the similarities in the art style. To think he has thought Azem's soul was gone all these years until he met Tuana. Because he's searched and searched and searched but could never find her soul. But her reincarnation was right there. Under his nose. They wrote letters to each other. And he didn't know. Then he left just as Azem did because he was not interested in living in a paradise forged with blood.

And now she's echoing that sentiment.

[coldshrugs]

"The world is held together, really it is, by the love and the passion of a very few people. Otherwise, of course, you can despair." [x]

[naz-artz]

Honestly these past few months has been nothing but me spinning what my Azem looks like in a microwave. Not even looking at my WoL, it's just been Mnemosyne going through the wash and dryer cycle.

[mintibunny]

Vierapril, Day 5 - Color

"This is your part, Meteion. Remember, just as we rehearsed. Here is Puck's curtain call."

"R-right! Here goes..."

" 'If we shadows have offended,

Think but this, and all is mended,

That you have but slumber’d here

While these visions did appear.' "

[mvshroomer]

phoebus making hades' brain short circuit in girl mode ( edited because photos just choose to have horrible quality now i guess)

[cosmicseashanty]

Some 2020-era Albi and Ardberts, they were on my mind in the lead up to 5.3's release... 'til death do us part.

[moonlight-singer]

Azem

Despite looking harmless and friendly, this small man has a natural talent to mass destruct everything he touches.

Nova was a very chaotic individual known to be the least suitable for being in the seat of azem. However, after Venat left it empty, she decided to give a very nice recommendation to put her beloved pupil as replacement.

A bit of his past

Nova was always unaware of personal space since he was young. This is due the lack of friends he had when growing , all of them evading him cause of the terrible outcomes his tiny hands would cause. His approach was mostly towards creatures and animals who would "communicate" in affectionate ways.

Hythlodeaus was Nova's first real friend , he was completely captivated by the strange personality of the boy, also his lack of self awareness on his odd ways to "solve" things. Nova was a very fun, loving and honest person to be around.

Hades , for the other hand, was incredibly annoyed by Nova's presence when studying together or interacting at all. Their personalities were like oil and water. Once Hades would be skeptical and reserved, Nova would put him on his nerves with loud, embarrasing, and very physical ways to show affection. It is not clear HOW they ended up having such strong bonds , yet it might be cause of the honesty and clumsyness of the small one. Hades accepted that opposites can complement each other very well sometimes.

Themis was younger when he first met Nova, it happened during and accidented performance of the older one that the boy almost got crushed by a giant tree. Nova saved him by making a big explosion that...definitely saved them but left a messy scenario which was later cleaned by him. Themis would see Nova as a cool older brother who was his goals in life. Reckless, strong and brave. Nova was like a "rockstar" for the young boy and such an inspiration.

Venat loves this little man so much, she is like an old sister / mom friend to him , the reason behind it is how unique Nova was compared to other people she met during her travels and life . Nova would spark so much but be misunderstood , so she decided to help the little mess to get in shape to be able to show his colors to society

INTERESTING FACTS

Azem looks very slim and small compared to the other Ascians, he was several times mistaken by a younger person , but he is slightly older than hades himself

He has a thing for "explosions", first time he enjoyed them was during one of his trips when he was able to spectate fireworks

He can be quite scary when serious or mad, but this last one is unusual to see, Nova likes to solve things before getting angry about them.

He had a thing for collecting figurines and other things from every trip. This is how he managed to learn the art of crafting toys (minions) and made his own very " catboy hero" (That resembles the WoL later)

[yloiseconeillants]

so this is the most perfect thing that could possibly have happened to my ms. frizzle fungimancer scumbag student teacher ancient

[astralflows]

And lo, vile beasts did rise.

[marionmaverick]

@seatedsacrifice  from here 

There seemed a pause for a heartbeat, as he thinned his lips at the statement. Venting would solve nothing, in Ophiuchus’ experience. It only got him reprimanded for being annoyed, or angered by something. “It would not be productive.” He said after a moment, a heartbeat. “My apologies, Azem. Please excuse me, it has been a long day.”

Hebe moved back in the way of Ophiuchus’ path. Not quite blocking the younger man, but definitely slowing him down. 

“I disagree,” He insisted. “Sparring or venting can ease tension that would otherwise distract you from your duties, or lead you to making bad decisions.”

His eyes softened. They were the two closest in age in the Convocation. Hebe simply wanted to help. 

“I’m not ever going to be upset if you need to show weakness,” He said. “You don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to, but I know how stressful being the youngest in the Convocation can be. If you ever need to talk, I’m happy to.” 

[greater-amaurot-polycule]

a surprisingly thoughtful creature for something without sentience

[birues]

When mr. lahabread asks where tf his ifrita concept has gone:

When mr. lahabread asks how tf you keep summoning his highly restricted access creations: