#crafty lance

[soulreapin]

keith is so inept with all things crafty that its genuinely hilarious

like lance mentioned a crochet shark he had back on earth and keith is just a sodding loser so he finds yarn and makes his OWN crochet hook (mistake number one) and tries to make lance a new shark

it fails. miserably. what was supposed to be a shark is now a creature of unknown origin

BUT lucky for keith lances heart is actively bleeding out and he loves that damn Indeterminate Creature like its kosmo

and keith too because keith is also a creature of unknown origin

(lance crochets a pair of socks for pidge in front of keith once and keith literally snaps his homemade crochet hook in half)

[theladyregret]

Drow Name Tables

Something I did as a special favor to @kimmurielsscryingmirror (@eldritchmist ) who showed interest. Because it’s...pretty big I decided to make it into it’s own post.

These are a few Drow naming tables that were originally found in an issue of Dragon Magazine. It’s two d100 tables of prefixes and suffixes commonly used in first names. The second couple of tables is a list of common house name prefixes and suffixes.

EDIT: Just a little something for those who care which I didn’t add before because it took me so long to finish the transcription I just wanted to post it lol. The gender difference is noted in the related Dragon Magazine article as being significant. Non Drow may not notice but a Drow will notice the difference. Female names sometimes borrow parts that are normally only considered male and this is considered fine...but a male with a name that borrows a typically only female part would be seen as extremely taboo.

Prefix (Female/Male) - Meaning

Akor/Alak                 beloved, best, first

Alaun/Alton             lightning, powerful

Aly/Kel                     legendary, singing, song

Ang/Adin                  beast, monstrous, savage

Ardul/Amal               blessed, divine, godly

Aun/Ant                   crypt, dead, deadly, death

Bae/Bar                      fate, fated, luck, lucky

Bal/Bel                       burned, burning, fire, flame

Belar/Bruh                 arrow, lance, piercing

Briz/Berg                    graceful, fluid, like water

Bur/Bhin                     craft, crafty, sly

Chal/Chasz                earth, stable

Char/Kron                  sick, venom, venomed

Chess/Cal                  noble, lady/lord

Dhaun                          infested, plague

Dil/Dur                         cold, ice, still

Dirz/Div                       dream, dreaming, fantasy

Dris/Riz                        ash, dawn, east, eastern

Eclav/Elk                      chaos, mad, madness

Elvan/Kalan                 elf, elven, far, lost

Elv/Elaug                     drow, mage, power

Erel/Rhyl                      eye, moon, spy

Ethe/Erth                    mithril, resolute

Faer/Selds                   oath, sworn, vow

Felyn/Fil                       pale, thin, weak, white

Filf/Phar                     dwarf, dwarven, treacherous

Gauss/Orgoll              dread, fear, feared, vile

G'eld                              friend, spider  

Ghuan                           accursed, curse, unlucky

Gin/Din                         berserk, berserker, orc, wild

Grey/Gul                       ghost, pale, unliving

Hael/Hatch                   marked, trail, way

Hal/Sol                           deft, nimble, spider-like  

Houn/Rik                       magic, ring, staff

Iiv/Dip                             liege, war, warrior

Iim                                   life, living, spirit, soul

Illiam/Im                         devoted, heart, love

In/Sorn                           enchanted, spell

Ilph                                  emerald, green, lush, tree

Irae/Ilzt                           arcane, mystic, wizard

Irr/Izz                               hidden, mask, masked

Iym/Ist                            endless, immortal  

Jan/Duag                       shield, warded

Jhael/Gel                       ambitious, clan, kin, family

Jhul/Jar                         charmed, rune, symbol

Jys/Driz                         hard, steel, unyielding

Lael/Llt                           iron, west, western

Lar/Les                          binding, bound, law, lawful

LiNeer/Mourn            legend, legendary, mythical  

Lird/Ryld                   brand, branded, owned, slave

Lua/Lyme                       bright, crystal, light

Mal/Malag                     mystery, secret

May/Mas                         beautiful, beauty, silver

Micar                                lost, poison, widow

Min/Ran                           lesser, minor, second

Mol/Go                            blue, storm, thunder, wind

Myr/Nym                       lost, skeleton, skull

Nath/Mer                        doom, doomed, fate

Ned/Nad               cunning, genius, mind, thought

Nhil/Nal                 fear, gorrible, horror, outraged

Neer                                  core, root, strong

Null/Nil                             sad, tear, weeping

Olor/Omar                       skin, tattoo, tattooed

Pellan/Relon                    north, platiunum, wind

Phaer/Vorn                      honor, honored

Phyr/Phyx                        bless, blessed, blessing

Qualn/Quil                        mighty, ocean, sea

Quar                                   aged, eternal, time

Quav/Quev                        charmed, docile, friend

Qil/Quil                               foe, goblin, slave

Rauv/Welv                         cave, rock, stone

Ril/Ryl                                 foretold, omen

Sbat/Szor                           amber, yellow

Sab/Tsab                            abyss, empty, void  

Shi'n/Kren                 ��        fool, foolish, young

Shri/Ssz                             silk, silent  

Shur/Shar                          dagger, edge, stiletto

Shynt                                 invisible, skilled, unseen

Sin/Szin                              festival, joy, pleasure

Ssap/Tath                          blue, midnight, night

Susp/Spir                           learned, skilled, wise

Talab/Tluth                        burn, burning, fire

Tal/Tar                         love, pain, wound, wounded

Triel/Taz                           bat, winged

T'riss/Teb                           blade, sharp, sword  

Ulvir/Uhls                           gold, golden, treasure

Umrae/Hurz                       faith, faithful, true

Vas/Vesz                            blood, bloody, flesh

Vic                                       abyss, deep, profound

Vier/Val                               black, dark, darkness

Vlon/Wod                           bold, hero, heroic

Waer/Wehl             deep, hidden, south, southern  

Wuyon/Wruz                      humble, third, trivial

Xull/Url                                 blooded, crimson, ruby

Xun                                       demon, fiend, fiendish

Yas/Yaz                       riddle, spinning, thread, web

Zar/Zakn                             dusk, haunted, shadow

Zebey/Zek                        dragon, lithe, rage, wyrm

Zes/Zsz                              ancient, elder, respected

Zilv/Vuz                             forgotten, old, unknown

Suffixes (Female/Male) - Meaning

a/agh                  breaker, destruction, end, omega

ace/as                                savant, scholar, wizard

ae/aun                             dance, dancer, life, player

aer/d                                    blood, blood of, heir

afae/afein                         bane, executioner, slayer

afay/aufein                        eyes, eyes of, seer

ala/launim                          healer, cleric

anna/erin                            advisor, counselor to

arra/atar                             queen/prince

aste                                      bearer, keeper, slaver

avin/aonar                           guardian, guard, shield

ayne/al                       lunatic, maniac, manic, rage

baste/gloth                         path, walker

breena/antar                   matriach/patriarch, ruler

bryn/lyn                               agent, assassin, killer

cice/roos                             born of, child, young  

cyrl/axle                               ally, companion, friend

da/daer                                illusionist, trickster

dia/drin                                rogue, stealer

diira/diirn                             initiate, sister/brother

dra/zar                                  lover, match, mate  

driira/driirn                         mother/father, teacher  

dril/dorl                                 knight, sword, warrior

e                                           servant, slave, vessel

eari/erd                                 giver, god, patron

eyl                                       archer, arrow, flight, flyer

ffyn/fein                               minstrel, singer, song

fryn              champion, victor, weapon, weapon of

iara/ica                                 baron, duke, lady/lord  

ice/eth                                 obsession, taker, taken  

idil/imar           alpha, beginning, creator of, maker

iira/inid                                 harbinger, herald

inidia                                     secret, wall, warder

inil/in                                     lady/lord, rider, steed

intra                               envoy, messenger, prophet

isstra/atlab               acolyte, apprentice, student

ithra/irahc                         dragon, serpent, wyrm

jra/gos                                 beast, biter, stinger

jss                                          scout, stalker

kacha/kah                            beauty, hair, style

kiira/raen                              apostle, disciple

lay/dyn                               flight, flyer, wing, wings

lara/aghar                         cynic, death, end, victim

lin                                         arm, armor, commander

lochar                                   messenger, spider

mice/myr           bone, bones, necromancer, witch  

mur'ss                                   shadow, spy, witness

na/nar                                 adept, ghost, spirit

nilee/olil                             corpse, disease, ravager

niss/nozz                           chance, gambler, game

nitra/net                              kicker, returned, risen

nolu                                 art, artist, expert, treasure

olin                                   ascension, love, lover, lust

onia/onim                           rod, staff, token, wand

oyss/omph                       binder, judge, law, prison

qualyn                                 ally, caller, kin

quarra/net                           horde, host, legion

quiri/oj                                  aura, cloak, hide, skin

ra/or                                     fool, game, prey, quarry

rae/rar                                   secret, seeker, quest

raema/orvir                         crafter, fist, hand

raena/olvir                            center, haven, home

riia/rak                       enchanter, mage, spellcaster

ril                                 bandit, enemy, raider, outlaw

riina/ree                     enchanter, mage, spellcaster

ryna/oyn                         follower, hired, mercenary

ryne/ryn                      blooded, elder, experienced

shalee/ral                 abjurer, gaze, watch, watcher

ssysn/rysn          artifact, dweomer, sorcerer, spell

stin/trin         clan, house, merchant, of the house

stra/tran                             spider, spinner, weaver

tana/ton                           darkness, lurker, prowler

thara/tar                             glyph, marker, rune

thrae/olg                          charmer, leader, seducer

tree/tel                         exile, loner, outcast, pariah

tyrr                    dagger, poison, poisoner, scorpion

ual/dan                                speed, strider

ue/dor                                  arm, artisan, fingers

uit/dar                                  breath, voice, word

une/diin                         diviner, fate, future, oracle

uque                              cavern, digger, mole, tunnel  

urra/dax                       nomad, renegade, wanderer

va/ven                             comrade, honor, honored

vayas                         forge, forger, hammer, smith

vyll punishment, scourge, whip, zealot  

vyrae/vyr                     mistress/master, overseer

wae/hrae                           heir, inheritor, princess

wiira/hriir                           seneschal of, steward

wyss/hrys                          best, creator, starter

xae/zaer                             orb, rank, ruler, sceptor

xena/zen                         cutter, gem, jewel, jeweler

xyra/zyr                             sage, teller

yl                                          drow, woman/man

ylene/yln         handmaiden/squire, maiden/youth

ymma/inyon                      drider, feet, foot, runner

ynda/yrd        captain, custodian, marshal, ranger  

ynrae/yraen                       heretic, rebel, riot, void

vrae                                   architect, founder, mason  

yrr                                         protector, rival, wielder

zyne/zt                                finder, hunter

House Name Prefixes - Meaning

Alean                        the noble line of

Ale                             traders in

Arab                          daughters of

Arken                        mages of

Auvry                        blood of the  

Baen                          blessed by

Barri                           spawn of

Cladd                         warriors from

Desp                          victors of

De                               champions of

Do'                              walkers in

Eils                              lands of

Everh                         the caverns of

Fre                              friends of

Gode                          clan of  

Helvi                          those above

Hla                              seers of

Hun'                           the sisterhood of

Ken                            sworn to

Kil                               people of

Mae                           raiders from  

Mel                            mothers of

My                              honored of

Noqu                         sacred to

Orly                            guild of

Ouss                           heirs to

Rilyn                           house of  

Teken'                        delvers in  

Tor                               mistresses of

Zau                              children of

House Name Suffixes - Meaning

afin                              the web

ana                               the night

ani                                the widow

ar                                   poison

arn                                fire

ate                                the way

ath                                the dragons

duis                              the whip

ervs                              the depths

ep                                  the underdark

ett                                 magic

ghym                            the forgotten ways

iryn                               history

lyl                                  the blade

mtor                             the abyss

ndar                              black hearts

neld                              the arcane

rae                                 fell powers

rahel                             the gods

rret                                the void

sek                                 adamantite

th                                    challenges

tlar                                 mysteries

t'tar                                victory

tyl                                   the pits

und                                 the spider's kiss

urden                             the darkness

val                                   silken weaver

viir                                  dominance

zynge                             the ruins

[bugcowboyart]

The Freelancer

Winter has always been a slow season for me— mix that with seasonal depression and around this time every year I end up worrying myself sick that work is going to dry up forever (despite all evidence and history to the contrary, of course)

While wallowing I got to thinking about the “free lance” knights roaming the countryside trying to find someone to do kill with for cash and if they would relate to the artists who took up their name. Do y’all think the folks on horseback ever considered going corporate or had imposter syndrome?

Anyway! Tried to do something different, little more lighthearted, scribbly, crafty to shake off some of the thoughts and this was the result.

[verdantlyviolet]

Some Pet Dog Names from Ancient Greece

When the hound has caught the hare, or been otherwise victorious in the course, you should […] pat him with your hand and praise him, kissing his head, and stroking his ears, and speaking to him by name […] for, like men of generous spirit, they love to be praised; and the dog, if not quite tired out [from the hunt] will come up with joy to caress you. (Arrian, On Coursing, XVIII Pg 116 trans. William Dansey)

As many dogs were hunting hounds or guard dogs in Ancient Greece, it followed that the naming convention was dependant on psychology; to name the dog something strong or skilful was to boast of the animals’ superiority to others of its breed, just as it reflected on the owner. There are some well known dogs in Ancient Greek history that many are aware of, namely Cerberus, Odysseus’ faithful dog Argos, and Alexander the Great named a city after his dog Peritas. We are lucky to have two lists of excellent dog names from authors Xenophon and Ovid.

From Xenophon (~ 430 - 355 BC), in his treaties on Hunting, we have the below list:

Give the hounds short names, so as to be able to call to them easily. The following are the right sort: Psyche, Thymus, Porpax, Styrax, Lonchê (Lance), Lochus, Phrura, Phylax (Sentinel/Guardian), Taxis, Xiphon, Phonax, Phlegon, Alcê (Stout), Teuchon, Hyleus, Medas (Crafty), Porthon, Sperchon (Bustler/Hasty), Orgê, Bremon, Hybris, Thallon (Vigorous), Rhomê, Antheus (Blossom), Hebe, Getheus, Chara (Jolly/Ecstasy), Leusson, Augo (Bright), Polys, Bia, Stichon, Spudê, Bryas, Oenas (Blueskin), Sterrus, Craugê, Caenon, Tyrbas, Sthenon, Aether, Actis, Aechmê, Noes (Counsellor), Gnomê, Stibon, Hormê (Impetus). (Xenophon Kynegetikos On Hunting 7.5)

A kind person on Reddit suggested these names could also translate as:

Psyche = Psyche / Spirit

Thymus = Pluck

Porpax = Buckler

Styrax = Spigot

Lonche = Lance

Lochus = Lurcher

Phrura = Watch

Phylax = Keeper

Taxis = Brigade

Xiphon = Fencer

Phonax = Butcher

Phlegon = Blazer

Alce = Prowess

Teuchon = Craftsman

Hyleus = Foster

Medas = Counsellor

Porthon = Spoiler

Sperchon = Hurry

Orge = Fury

Bremon = Growler

Hybris = Riot / Insolence

Thallon = Bloomer

Rhome = Rome / Mighty

Antheus = Blossom

Hebe = Hebe / Youth (Young’n)

Getheus = Hilary / Happy

Chara = Jollity

Leusson = Glazer

Augo = Eyesbright

Polys = Much

Bia = Force

Stichon = Trooper

Spude = Bustle

Bryas = Bubbler

Oenas = Rockdove

Sterrus = Stubborn

Crauge = Yelp

Caenon = Killer

Tyrbas = Strongboy / Riot

Sthenon = Sky

Aether = Sunbeam

Actis = Bodkin

Aechme = Wistful

Noes = Gnome

And from Ovid (~ 43 BC - 17 AD), in his Metamorphosis, of the dogs that attacked their master Actaeon, we have:

First ‘Black-foot’, Melampus, and keen-scented Ichnobates, ‘Tracker’, signal him with baying, Ichnobates out of Crete, Melampus, Sparta. Then others rush at him swift as the wind, ‘Greedy’, Pamphagus, Dorceus, ‘Gazelle’, Oribasos, ‘Mountaineer’, all out of Arcadia: powerful ‘Deerslayer’, Nebrophonos, savage Theron, ‘Whirlwind’, and Laelape, ‘Hunter’. Then swift-footed Pterelas, ‘Wings’, and trail-scenting Agre, ‘Chaser’, fierce Hylaeus, ‘Woody’, lately gored by a boar, the wolf-born Nape, ‘Valley’, Poemenis, the trusty ‘Shepherd’, and Harpyia, ‘Snatcher’, with her two pups. There is thin-flanked Sicyonian Ladon, ‘Catcher’, Dromas, ‘Runner’, ‘Grinder’, Canache, Sticte ‘Spot’, Tigris ‘Tigress’, Alce, ‘Strong’, and white-haired Leucon, ‘Whitey’, and black-haired Asbolus, ‘Soot’. Lacon, ‘Spartan’, follows them, a dog well known for his strength, and strong-running Aëllo, ‘Storm’. Then Thoos, ‘Swift’, and speedy Lycisce, ‘Wolf’, with her brother Cyprius ‘Cyprian’. Next ‘Grasper’, Harpalos, with a distinguishing mark of white, in the centre of his black forehead, ‘Black’, Melaneus, and Lachne, ‘Shaggy’, with hairy pelt, Labros, ‘Fury’, and Argiodus, ‘White-tooth’, born of a Cretan sire and Spartan dam, keen-voiced Hylactor, ‘Barker’ […] First ‘Black-hair’, Melanchaetes, wounds his back, then ‘Killer’, Theridamas, and Oresitrophos, the ‘Climber’, clings to his shoulder. (Ovid Metamorphoses III 206-233 trans. A S Kline)

Theoi has Brookes More’s translation which offers a few English variations on the names.

A few fun ideas to keep in mind if looking to name a new pet in Ancient Greek style.

For I have myself bred up a hound whose eyes are the greyest of grey; a swift, hard-working, courageous, sound-footed dog[…]. He is most gentle, and kindly-affectioned […] as soon as he catches sight of me, showing symptoms of joy, and again trotting on before me. […] He is the constant companion of whichever may be sick; and if he has not seen either of us for only a short time, he jumps up repeatedly by way of salutation, and barks with joy as a greeting. (Arrian, On Coursing, V Pg 78-80 trans. William Dansey)

🐶 Sources

Xenophon Kynegetikos

Arrian On Coursing

Ovid Metamorphoses III

Dog shaped Rhyton by the Brygos Painter in Aleria

[eryanlainfa]

I have circus au brainrot but I don't want to draw so here I am making quick notes instead.

Rapunzel.

You would think aerial dancing is made for her, but no. She is the make-up artist, the costume maker, she even makes props and decors when its needed. Basically everything crafty, she'll happily do it. And she loves it because she gets to assist all of her friends and let her creativity go everywhere. I think she used to be an aerial dancer but the spotlight is not where she wants to be, she got to leave her old circus to make a new one with Eugene and her friends and she is much more happy now.

Eugene.

He is the ringmaster! He's eloquent and captivates the audience with ease. Plus he is quick to think and knows how to deal with unforseen events when needed. He also knows plenty of fun tricks he likes to show off when performers are building their set ups.

Lance.

He is an animal trainer. I just think he'd be neat as one- he is never alone on stage and put everyone (human and animal alike) at ease. He also knows how to make an entertaining scenes featuring all of the pets. He sometimes assists other performers with one of his animal companion.

Cassandra.

I genuinely think she could do anything- but I really want her to be an aerial artist too, except she specialises in trapeze! And maybe she even did duos with Rapunzel at some point. She genuinely changed trapeze partners so much (Rapunzel, Andrew, Zhan Tiri, etc..) now she is much more at ease being solo.

Varian.

He's an illusionist, sometimes called magician but he's more about illusions. He loves making up new tricks and building his own props. His whole act has steampunk vibes and he has a mad scientist persona. Sometimes Ruddiger gets to be his assistant.

Yong.

He's a juggler who specialises in pyrotechnics. His work is very impressive despite his young age and his friends always need to remind him to not overdo it. He enjoys using his own mistakes in his acts, and will fake small accidents to shock the audience.

Hugo.

He's a contortionist, escape artist, and many other things. He is a man of many talent and he could probably do a whole show just by himself or so he says. He sometimes assist Varian in his act since he's the only one who can hide Anywhere. His act is also very steampunk and his persona is some sort of mechanical puppet.

Nuru.

She's an aerial dancer who mainly use silk. She was a huge Rapunzel fan and picked up the art because of her, so when she got the chance to join the troup she took it! Rapunzel gives her pointers and advices on her performance from time to time. Nuru's act is space themed.

That's about all I have for now •3•

[callmelyc]

Thinking about Keith away on a bom mission with kos and the guy he's gathering Intel from is crafty, fights dirty and most importantly: He has his own kosmo.

It's a rough fight, Keith wasn't at his best he should've known better but he went in alone anyways.

All he can think while dodging hit after hit is how much lance is gonna rip him to pieces for being so reckless again. Hell he'd be the first to admit he deserves it but he can't be thinking about lance right now. Every stray thought, every image of lances worried eyes is a distraction he can't afford.

So Keith pushes through with as much strength he can muster. The guy is blinking in and out of existence faster than any lightning strike, almost too fast for Keith's galra eyes to see but just bright enough to spot in this dingy building.

Keith tries to utilize his own cosmic wolf the same way this man seems to be. Blinking in and out in a dance of lightning and clashes of thunder, but he slips up...

It only takes a tic, one small instance where his hand missed the clawed hand slicing down at him.

The injury he gains from this is the worst he's had in a long while...

The blood loss is near instantaneous when the metal claws leave his side. It makes him dizzy, nauseous with the taste of copper the moment they snap away from his skin but if he gives up now lance would kill him-

Lancelancelance

Oh God what would he do if he hurt lance by dying like this....

As he falls to the floor hand grasping at the wound weakly attempt to stunt the bleeding, he wraps an arm around a worried kosmo.

His last thoughts while feeling kosmo blink away is of lances face looking down at him in worry. Keith could almost swear he felt lances arms around him then and could even say they felt real....if just for a moment.

Que a kosmo so worried he does the impossible.

He blinks them To the person he knows would help Keith, the one they both trust without a second thought, their safe space, their home- He blinks them to lance sending a dying Keith right into lances arms in the middle of the Atlas, in the middle of a meeting.

"Keith?!"

And kosmo knows he did the right thing when lance starts barking orders getting Keith to a pod and coming back to make sure kosmo is safe too.

He feels a gentle hand pet his head "good job kosmo, you did so good baby boy"

Kosmo weakly nudged the hand too tired to do much else and gains a wet chuckle from lance "rest up bud, you saved his life....thank you for bringing him to me.."

[nuriaredgrave]

Prompt #28: Blunt

Nuria's stomach was killing him. He'd been tracking this boar for hours, but it was proving difficult. The hog would calm itself, begin to graze, Nuria would leap into the air with his lance driving him toward it, then the boar would shuffle just out of reach. Rinse and repeat. The crafty creature was large enough to provide meat for several weeks. This would be a godsend for Nuria's food supply if he could just hit the damn thing.

Another missed strike. This had gone on for practically the entire day and Nuria had become incredibly tired. He was trying to be as precise and humane as possible about this, but his temper was growing and his patience could only be tested so much. The hunt had gone on too long and Nuria's hunger was overcoming him.

The beast found another clearing and started to graze. Nuria, who was posted up beside an old tree, jumped up and snapped a branch from the trunk. It was practically as large as Nuria himself. He threw it over his shoulder, leapt toward the creature once more and swung the mighty branch into its head with great force. Its tusks shattered into pieces as it fell flat onto the ground.

Nuria, exhausted, dropped the mammoth branch to the forest floor with a loud thud. He sat down atop his kill, patting its blubbery body apologetically. "Sorry, big guy. World's gotta turn and I gotta eat."

[kingofthering]

F1 drivers as hockey players

Max : center — my first instinct for Max was wing but it’s hard not to compare him with either McDavid or Matthews, except he gets way more PIM than the two of them (less and less as time goes)

Checo : defense - this one writes itself, mister minestry of defense, def always has a place on PK1, will block a ton of shots just like my beloved EJ

Charles : center — I will take no criticism for that one, the bossy vibes from Jonny Toews (Jonny has been getting fucked by Chicago’s management for years, same as Charles with the Ferrari strategists) but Charles gets the Calder

Carlos : wing — you’ve seen this man play football, he’s crafty and talented, dishes assists but can also finish, thinking Pasta or Mitchy Marner or love of my life Mikko Rantanen

George : defense — I swear I’m not going to put every tall guy in D but listen : Cale Makar trajectory, quarterback of PP1, Calder and Norris and Conn Smythe trophy winner

Lewis : center — tell me Lewis is not the Sidney Crosby of F1, that’s it, that’s my full reasonning here

Esteban : center — two-way forward, good at both ends of the ice, I’ll give you Patrice Bergeron as reference (will also accept D as an option here)

Fernando : goalie — look, I know he’s small and would swim in his goalie pads but he’s sturdy and crazy enough to be a goalie, because he’s been here forever, Tukka Rask will be our point of reference

Lando : wing — talented winger who was overviewed in the first round of the draft because of his size but he proves everybody wrong with a 30+ goals season in his 3rd year, think Alex Debrincat

Daniel : wing — I struggled with Daniel because I think he could play any position but the idea of him on Max’s wing really appealed to me, would definitely pull moves in shootouts, let’s go TJ Oshie, he fits the vibes

Valterri : goalie — listen, I just vibe with the idea of it, think maybe Pekka Rinne, also Finnish, I will find Valterri a twink who will call him daddy, that’s not an issue (please tell me who do you think our Juuse Saros could be)

Zhou : wing — crafty winger, speedy with the funny moves, he would try the Michigan against everyone and you know it, a Trevor Zegras (in spirit, although Z did play wing too in the past)

Kevin : defense — steady sturdy d-man, gives me Duncan Keith in his prime

Mick : wing — look, I know Michael would be Gretzky but I bring to you : the Schumacher/Tkachuk comparison and Mick as Matthew, don’t tell me Mick in his villain era wouldn’t get hella PIM while scoring hella points

Pierre : center — Pierre screams forward to me and I’ll have him at center, the idea of him and Charles centering the first two lines of a team and being on the PP together is pretty to me, I think bitchy Pierre could challenge bitchy Geno but in terms of style he’s probably more of a Nico Hischier

Yuki : defense — Sam Girard, just imagine Yuki doing the tornade, yes, perfect, that’ll be it

Sebastian : center — I could see current Sebastian as a goalie but Red Bull/villain Seb was definitely a forward who would win the Art Ross/Hart/Ted Lindsay in one year and play on a broken ankle in the playoffs like one fellow countryman Leon Draisaitl (which means I also accept winger as a position)

Lance : wing — I do not know what to do with Lance so I put him at wing, maybe he can be like a 3rd liner or a 4th liner grinder, he gets Garnet Hathaway

Alex : defense — Alex/George d-pair!!! they would be so good, Heddy would never die his hair red but think of Alex as Victor Hedman kind of solid

Nicky : center — the fact that I struggled with the Canadians of the grid is terrible, sorry hockey, but he can grind with Lance, Nic Dowd it is

[autisticlancemcclain]

fic rec 36

welcome to fic rec friday! where, on friday, i rec five of my favourite fics.

People Will Say (You're In Love) by @azapofinspiration

For some reason, people keep on mistaking Keith and Lance as a couple. Lance has some ideas as to why that is, but Keith has some too. Really, whose fault is it?

this fic is so ROMANTIC it makes me swoony. this is also an excellent trope. we are so in love and so good for each other that everyone thinks we are in love because we are too close to see it but no one else is. we are our own bubble. idc how cliche it is i love it

2. With Flying Colours by @azapofinspiration

They say that the Lion chooses the Paladin. The Blue Lion chose Lance to be her Paladin. And then all the other Lions seemed pretty okay with him piloting them as well.

the funny thing about this one is that my bookmark is all hoo boo the lion change is so bad but this is good but now im like the lion change truther lol. but if u are hesitant about the lion change i highly recommend this! it makes PERFECT sense that lance would be the one to pilot them all, u know? the fluid one

3. Aim by @azapofinspiration

There's something that's been bugging Shiro about Lance. He finally asks about it. He feels like he should have expected that answer.

I LOVE THIS ONE ITS SO FUNNY. i also have incorporated this entire ficc into my belief system. if ur looking for a good shiro & lance fic and also a fic that will make u GIGGLE then head over.

4. In Stitches by @azapofinspiration

With every stitch, a bigger picture can be seen. And each one is made with love. In which everyone on Team Voltron learns more about Lance as he knits the day away. And maybe he learns something too.

knitter lance is so important actually. shame the show only mentioned it once and never again bc if lance is one thing its crafty. luckily azap is the reigning monarch of found family in missing vld moments

5. The (Not-So) Necessary Rescue by @azapofinspiration

Lance has been captured by the Galra, and Shiro and the rest of the team rush to save him. Due to a bit of luck, they manage to get there to rescue him but... Well, it turns out that it may not have been as necessary as Shiro thought. In which Shiro learns that he has severely underestimated Lance and Lance is freaking awesome.

i LOVE this fic. nothing is more funny to me than the idea of the team rushing to try to find and save lance and discover him w his foot halfway out the door already lol. i have read this fic like ninety times. also i swear ive already recced this one but whatever double rec bc this fic rocks

that’s it for today!! i’ll see y’all back next friday for the next fic rec post!!!

[soulreapin]

Please

i reblogged that literally four seconds before you sent this ask

Lying face-down on couches brings Keith a lot of joy. He couldn’t tell you why, but something about his nose being tucked between couch cushions is soothing.

Keith has had a long couple of days. Mission after mission of dealing with anyone and anything that could possibly get in his way. Red was pissier than ever, jostling the cabin in response to his own aggression.

So he tucks his face into the couch cushions late into the night, so late it was considered morning, and heaves out a breath to try and catch some modicum of sleep.

“Hey there, Ace.” Lance says above him.

Keith murmurs something hateful into the couch, something about Lance fucking off and dying. Unfortunately, Lance does not catch this and if he did, he does not take the hint, because he can feel the slight warmth radiating off of the blue paladin’s thigh into the top of his head.

Lance goes quiet, the only sound coming out of him is the slight whistle and heave of his breathing.

Resettling back into the cushions, Keith tries to go back to sleep.

Key word: tries.

Amidst all that trying, ignoring Lance’s thigh nestled against the top of his head, Keith feels crafty fingers built for a blaster start to thread into his hair.

His breath hitches and Keith feels something in his spine yank tight, looping around the gaps in his vertebrae and squeezing until he can’t breathe.

The fingers don’t pull away from his hair. Mussed and sweat-ridden from hours beneath a space helmet as it was, Lance’s careful fingers don’t stop moving through the dark strands with a careful, practiced ease.

It’s not…world-ending. Keith finds himself inching a little further into it, his nose leaving the safety of the crack in the couch cushions just a bit so Lance can rest his palm on the top of Keith’s head.

Touch is seldom-known to Keith who grew up bounced between houses, never homes, who would rather tuck his knife up his sleeve than take off the jacket. Shiro did his best to initiate physical contact, but after The Incidient, touch fell off the table.

The two of them go on like this for hours, Lance playing with the strands of Keith’s hair and Keith relishing in it like a cat lying on a rock in the sun. Keith shifted his cheek onto Lance’s thigh, moving his arms so he can hold onto his pillow’s other leg. He falls asleep like this. And its the best damn sleep his ass has ever had in his life.

Everyone on the castle takes a scrapbook’s worth of pictures. Lance’s are the most coveted, taken one-handed as Keith sleeps contentedly in Lance’s lap.

i hope u like this i think i cooked

[sharpscion]

♡ does scathach throw his children into the sky tho

i cannot believe scáthach gets swept off his feet (literally) by altena, and drug off to thracia.

meet vana, a child raised in a castle, but is far from the nobility you would imagine. what do you expect from her, being raised in thracia, of course she is just as fierce and crafty as her late grandfather. and- despite baby vana probably loving that kind of thing, god no scáthach would never yeet a baby into the air.

vana was likely born during the reconstruction of all of thracia and jugdral, meaning her early years likely weren't easy. despite repeated attempts from her father to protect her from the outside world for as long as possible, she did not like being coddled.

much like her parents, she is not afraid to get dirty, and has probably been involved with the upbringing of her country from as early as she could pick up tools and weapons. despite her fathers constant worries, he would eventually relent and join her and altena to keep them happy.

while generally kind, vana holds high standards not only for herself, but others too. if she finds you lacking, she will feel no remorse in telling you so. everyone should be strong enough to protect what they love, lest it be razed from their arms.

despite growing up mostly in peacetime, vana has immersed herself in battle tactics. she had two amazing teachers, after all, and while she always appreciated her mother's advice more, she still enjoyed hearing from her father.

of course vana admires both her parents are warriors, but i think she takes after her mother first. her father is too reserved, always in his head, and she cannot admire such traits. you should be loud, speak your mind, things do not come to you, you come to them, etc etc.

the small moments she sees her parents in action, sparring together, is when her eyes grow wide. even after several years, both had continued to hone their skills, not only for thracia, but for their daughter. eventually she is taught as well, the way of the sword and lance, as well as wyvern riding from altena. when she reaches adulthood, you would be hard pressed to find a better wyvern lord. just as crafty and precise with a lance, as she was fierce and calculating with a sword. though she never could do it quite right, she even has her father's signature astra as a backup plan.

her father likely doesn't live to see her 25th birthday, which of course hardens her even further. she is left only with her mother, and she is determined to keep thracia and altena safe with every fiber of her being. honoring her father's last wishes, however, she does try to loosen up and live a life worthy of peacetime.

[yunxminho]

Name: Yun Minho

Nickname: Milo

Age: 24

Birthday: June 20th

Occupation: Free Lance Artist / Employee at Crafty Hands

Sexuality: Bisexual

Residence: Mountainside

Languages: Korean, English

FC: Lee Seung Gyu

Appearance:

Height: 6’3 - 194 cm

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Tattoos/Piercings: None

Scars: Some on his thighs that he refuses to explain

Aesthetic:

If Milo could be a walking cherry blossom, he would be

Light colors, baggy clothes, sweaters that cover his hands, the color lavender, and mint, along those lines

Sometimes he wears glasses, sometimes he wears contacts, sometimes he goes balls to the walls and flies blind

Personality:

Gentle, Clever, Imaginative

Shy, Easily-Confused, Spineless

Bio: TW depression, suicidal thoughts

Minho was born near Incheon, South Korea but his family moved to the US when he was eight.

He learned to speak both Korean and English growing up because his parents wanted to give him the ability to communicate with his family that still lived in Korea and give him the option to return in the future if he wanted

Once they moved, his parents started calling him Milo after watching his name get butchered in school, and kids making fun of him

From day one, Milo was a brilliant kid. He was able to skip two grades going into elementary school, which his parents loved

It left him a bit isolated as the other kids were often ruthless and exclusionary, except for a group of kids who were actually kind of mean to him

He was not much for the bullying the kids committed, but he didn't do much more than stand in the back and watch. No matter how much he wanted them all to stop, he wanted to not be the target of the bullying even more.

This continued throughout school, though Milo distanced himself from the original group of kids once he realized they were actually quite mean to him, only to fall into an arguably worse group in high school

His parents noticed how withdrawn he was becoming, though they watched him for a little longer to see if he'd pull himself out of it - he didn't

By sophomore year, Milo was exhausted and spent most of his days wondering about what it would be like to die

His parents freaked out when they caught him drawing little comics strips that animated these inner thoughts and sent him to a private school for the rest of high school

Milo didn't think it would help, but he actually started to make friends, and find things he was interested in, and things started getting a bit better.

Once Milo got into college, UCLA, he practically disappeared. He didn't tell most people where he was going or why, and it was deeply freeing

Milo spent a lot of time discovering himself and who he wanted to be while at school and it softened him up quite a bit, while also building his confidence. Gone were the days of oversized hoodies so people wouldn't see him, and in were the baby pink sweaters that make him happy.

In college, he spent many parties slightly tipsy and exploring who and what he was interested in. He even had a semi-serious bf who helped him sort out what he needed to know about himself and made him realize he was capable of being loved

He started going to the gym more often to gain some confidence in himself, and now he's addicted

As soon as he graduated, Milo began looking for the next thing. His parents had moved from California to the east coast, and he didn't want to follow them. His parents are in New York, which was more of a city than he wanted to be in, so he began looking around.

A friend from his second high school reconnected with Milo around this time and told him about Fairford, so Milo decided to try it out

He's been here for two years now, still figuring himself out while designing his art brand

Connections:

Friends: You can’t go wrong with some pals

Enemies: Milo probably wouldn’t have started shit, but he is an easy target

Romance: He’s bi, he’s shy, and he will not make the first move. If he gets flirted with, he turns red from the tips of his ears all the way to his toes. Though, he’s a flirty, giggly drunk. Do with that what you will.

Shop Patrons: He works a lot of hours at Crafty Hands, running into him there is highly likely

Comfort Zone: Milo is bad about breaking from his routine, he will go where asked, but he has to be asked

The Flirt: Could be a joke or for real, Milo won’t know he’s being flirted with, let alone know if it’s for realizes. Once he does, he’s a cherry tomato at all times.

Gym Buddy: You’d never know it looking at him, but Milo is built. He usually goes to the gym alone, but maybe they made friends at the gym, or they think they can help him out. || Milo, Nat, JJ. Tyson

Fuck Buddies: This one is self-explanatory, let's be real

[amitieos]

The rain's really coming down. The sound of it does precious little to mute the fever of battle — Cloak soaked a darker maroon, Chad slips between the throng of combat in practiced silence, brown eyes alert for his opponent;

There, a flash of green. He hardly needs to look twice to know it's his mark. The lance she bears glints wickedly, even in the clouded light.

Only one thing to do.

chad attempts to steal elincia's killer lance! roll: 2! miss!

But of course, they all have set targets, and perhaps he misjudged her alertness — Her weapon slips away from clever fingers, task not eased by the rain. Chad bites back a curse as he lets his momentum carry him past her, dropping into a ready stance with a displeased snarl.

"Dammit," they hiss.

Elincia has enough battlefield experience to notice when she's someone's target. She expects the young gentleman to attack but notices him come far closer than he'd need to throw the dagger in his hands or spell her way. Crafty.

Tightening her grasp on her lance, she watches as he approaches and pulls it out of the way as his fingers reach out to try and wrench it from her grip. A creative tactic, one she'd applaud him for trying if they weren't otherwise occupied.

"Sorry, can't let you do that," she replies, darting out of the way and preparing a counter attack. With a clear, calm head she strikes.

Elincia counters with Killer Lance. Roll d20: 11! Hit. -2 HP damage dealt to Chad. Chad has 3/5 HP remaining. Elincia has 5/5 HP remaining.

Now it's her turn to take the initiative. The rain continues to poor down, obscuring visibility. A combat art might help her guide her lance towards her target. She flies forward, lance held aloft.

Elincia uses Knightkneeler. (+2 dexterity and +10% crit. critical hit threshold reduced to 11). Roll d20+2: 17. Crit. -4 HP damage dealt to Chad.

Chad has been defeated.

It's over swiftly and Elincia feels a little guilty. Yet her pride as an instructor would allow her no less than her best. She urges Chrysaor forward to the young man.

"That was a bold ploy. You almost had me defenceless!" With a smile she praises him, holding a hand out to help him up. "Are you alright? Here, get on his back. Let's get you checked out at the medical tent. I hear they have plenty of food and treats, it's important to keep your blood sugars up after battle."

[chibi-pix]

Chibi watches V3D 05

Ah, another night of Voltron: The Third Dimension. Admittedly, I wasn't gonna watch an episode; too tired. But, I was curious about what would happen next, so I went with it. So, without further ado, here be the notes. I don't think I have as much, but, alas.

“Either Lotor’s training better pilots or I’m getting old.” “You’re just getting old, Keith.” I love Lance’s witty remark. It’s perfect. Though. Oof. I feel that old comment so much.

I don’t like Zarkon and the calculator siding together and going with decommissioning the Voltron team. I don’t trust it.

HAH! I KNEW NOT TO TRUST ZARKON! He was behind the exile with Lotor! SCREW YOU ZARKON! Anyway, moving on. Five episodes in, and who the hell authorized robots to be in charge of the Galaxy Alliance? Honestly, it feels like a super bad idea. Tech can easily be corrupted, malfunction, and altered. As we saw with that one guard bot that was supposed to help guard Lotor and became a robeast. Okay. Uh. Watching this and the space lice corroding tech and the robot calling the team “work detail”. I actually feel a bit bad for that robot being left behind like that for the lice to get. Ouch…

Oh hey! That lion claw wasn’t a one-off thing! Allura still has it! I figured it’d just be a one time thing! Nice. And it showing her planet Arus is intriguing. If they keep using it, it could come in handy for them knowing the safety of the planet. Or the lions when separated. Nice.

Oh shit. Keith pulling his blaster on Lance! Something is brewing. I don’t know if it’s natural tensions, or something else. Never mind. Just tensions. Radioactive bugs for fuel is interesting. But crafty. That’s one way to handle pest control and utilizing available resources. Hell yeah! Go Coran! Intervene! Stop Haggar from getting information! Also, I’m finally paying attention to Haggar’s design. She looks like a piece of wood with algae or moss that started growing on it.

Ooh, I’m liking episode five’s robeast. The dinosaur look is neat. Also, I’m noticing a more robotic take to the robeasts thus far. Which is interesting. And makes me wonder if that’s where VLD got the idea of more robotic looking robeasts. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it many more times. Intriguing.

“You are hereby reinstated.” Yeah, yeah. Your word shouldn’t matter, you glorified calculator. The team really needs to just say “screw it” and do as they should as the Voltron force. “I should never have underestimated you.” Screw you, Zarkon. You’re showing your colours. I look forward to them finding out your true intentions and kicking your rear.

Anyway, that's it. I hope y'all enjoyed! Until next time!

[party-in-eldarya]

Nevra screenshots p2

@tropicalflavors pls forgive me, I forgot to save few screenshots of Nevra, I was so excited Leiftan came with him and talked to me a bit. Basically, Nevra asked about Koori, where she is, what happened. He also said that we do not know what happened with a book tht Erika threw through portal, it could be altered, portal is not safe for living beings to use. He and Leiftan are a bit concerned for Koori, as those magical stones she is using can alter her personality and mental state:

Edgar: other than trying to kys?

Ok, I thought it was funny. Will miss Edgar for sure.

See, Leiftan is v crafty with magic, and he can be of use to this party. He already has given valuable advice (not to use those damned stones), it was ignored and here we have results.

So this is like knife galvanized in maana? Gosh, sometimes I regret not playing ANE in PL/ENG, but as you know, this ride is a tad too jouful for me. They are going to cut a maana-made portal with maana-galvanized knife? Ok, not judging, trying to understand some random lore.

But the energry IS maana here... so... anyway, back to screenshots:

Aaaand another missed screenshot, sorry. To put it midly, Nevra was less understanding for Edgar, Erika again took man under her wings, saying to vampire how hard it is for Edgar. Props for writers, props for Erika, and props for Nevra (jerk, but rational jerk). Aaand googletranslator makes nice innuendo, but it's basically Nevra asking Erika for help. Why is he asking tho?

now this is Old, TO Nevra! Remember how he tricked Keroshane into doing his chores? There you go!

Items galvanized in maana are vibrating. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

And basically, here comes instructions. What we will get (small piece is enough) will be examined by Huang Chu in Eel.

Erika thinking that she might be more connected to Eldarya life, than her previous one. 1) BS because she is suposed to LOVE her family and friends, so obv it is a strong connection (she still remembers them) 2) BS because it's >20 years of living on Earth vs a bit over one year on Eldarya. 3) She wouldn't know how to react to news on Earth because the world moved on? Gods, she knows SHIT about Eldarya, it's story, plp living there, nothing! She is still more connected to Earth!!! Beemoov... come. On.

We have a different definition of being useful, Erika, but do continue. God, she is such a megalomaniac.

Say it louder to those players who wants to murder Leiftan since TO.

Hmm, wonder why? Is it because he is starving, frightened, with no weapon, and you are among your friends? Could it be this? Gods, Erika is not like other girls, remember! I picked the 3rd answer btw:

Lance, Mathieu, Leif return with angry Koori. Leiftan managed to calm her down a bit. Thoughts?

Have we been playing different TO, Erika? He has been all about diplomacy! And murder.

...

And I reached the limit. Literally. The episode started with silly Erika, who wasn't able to calm Edgar down, but it was just a bit annoying. I think that Beemoov forgot her age and in ANE writes her as a v v young adult, barely adult. She showed some cojones when confronting Lance and Nevra about Edgar, but what happened next is... I really dislike this air of superiority she gives away. If she was competent, she could back it up, but honestly, her only saving grace comparing to Edgar (cuz Mathieu is better than her in almost everything) is cause by one of her ancestor had a fling with an aengel. Trully, a reason to be proud of.

My main complain is that while this episode must be fun for Nevra's fans, it wasnt' doing much for me. Scenes near portal were cute, and if given on vampire's route they would add great to their story. However, me, on aengel's route- I got like one scene with my LI so far. What they have done with Nevra, they should have done with other guys: I would love to search for Koori with Leiftan, and I am sure that Lance and Mathieu could also have their moments. This otome game of choices is right now like a book. The writers decide were and with whom we will talk and our choices are minimal.

[fantasmagoriam]

What does a relaxing night in look like for them?

Honestly, just sitting in each other's presence and doing their own thing, without even necessarily talking to each other much.

Nigen is a little crafty, she gained a few carving and leatherworking skills while living on the steppe, and occasionally on quiet evenings she'll occupy herself by crafting little trinkets out of scraps of leather and various other materials she collected during her travels. Estinien has yet to find himself a hobby that'll truly engage him so usually he'll be nearby doing maintenance on his armor or making sure his lance is properly cleaned off whatever grim might've gotten on it during an earlier training session/sparring match. Sometimes though he'll just sit there and watch Nigen work, it's nice to observe her doing things with her hands. And sometimes he'll pull her into his lap and watch with his arms wrapped around her and his head over her shoulder, all to get a better look at what she's doing of course. She's not protesting, it certainly is a comfortable place to sit in while being engaged in handiwork.