#gathering of the saints

[yeslordmyking]

Amos 5:4-5 — Today's Verse for Monday, September 18, 2023

[googlyeyesonmagiccards]

So, do you like have to get new doves every battle or...?

[mtg-cards-hourly]

Geist of Saint Traft

Artist: Izzy TCG Player Link Scryfall Link EDHREC Link

[incorrect-ikevamp-quotes]

Oh we are so BACK

When I tell you I saw this and died. HELLO?????

I keep hiding my face lahshjsdhjgfsaf HE HAS NO RIGHT. NO RIGHT AT ALL BEING THAT SEXILY INTENSE AAAAAAAAAAA

Anyway, I should probably try to make some attempt at describing the event since. If I don't I'll just be barking/crying/hiding my face for the next twelve hours.

Basically--and I'm not sure this is going to be across the board, but it held true for Napoleon and Sebastian at least--each suitor has a birthday event this year instead of a separate story. Comte's won't be released until tomorrow, but they have posted a preview.

From what I gather, he talks a little bit about himself and reveals parts of his past that haven't come to light in the game yet. There wasn't really enough to convey a coherent narrative beyond attending a party, but the line displayed here does get across the larger theme:

Comte: (I don't need momentary pleasure or ephemeral affection any longer. Now that I know love, there's nothing but you.)

He talks about how the aristocracy have thrown parties and extravagant celebrations for his birthday for most of his life. But none of it has ever really made him happy, largely because he knows that they are attempts to strengthen and broadcast power relations within high society. While I don't think he means it's entirely devoid of well wishes, I do think he sees it as a nexus of influence--and thus, by nature, impersonal. And honestly, I don't think he's wrong about that; the higher the echelon in social standing, the more it requires performance to maintain the position.

That being said, there is a fascinating flashback where he remembers a pureblood telling him about how falling in love with a human is an experience of another caliber entirely. My understanding is that Comte was still a fairly young vampire at the time, so he didn't really understand what the person was getting at. It seems like the other pureblood was trying to convey the difference in feeling, perhaps the fact that humans are more grounded in accordance with how they live--the reality and necessity of change.

After reading this--and the recent 5th bday story--I can absolutely see how change is something Comte has a complicated relationship with. He's known a certain way of life for so long, has constructed a sensibility of distant, rational maturity. After all the heartbreak of his youth, and two very acute traumatic events in his life, I can see why he'd be so afraid of broaching any kind of proximity with another person. Because on some level it's so much easier not to put your feelings on the line, to never have to fear devastating loss. And that's to say nothing of the worry of being unable to measure up on behalf of another person, of letting them down.

I'm so excited to see the rest of the contents, but something about the preview made me equal parts giddy and enamored (all I do is kick my feet with excitement LOL). I think what gets to me with Comte is that he truly does love companionship as a place to rest, a place where he can be honest about himself and his feelings without fear of ridicule (and the same goes for MC). In a world increasingly obsessed with surface level performances of power, status, and emotion, it's hard not to feel his exhaustion to the core.

Also, because these lines at the end more or less destroyed me in the best possible way:

MC: ...The you who had nowhere to belong no longer exists. In much the same way...Abel, I belong to you. Comte: ... Comte: I wish I could say to myself all those years ago, the me who kept indulging in such paltry things. Comte: Until you meet MC, you will never know love... The warmth of MC in my arms filled me with such joy I was near tears. (I don't need momentary pleasure or ephemeral affection any longer. Now that I know love, there's nothing but you.) The moment my lips found hers, the sweetness lit a fire deep in my body. Comte: These cute lips that melt against mine, the heat of your skin, the love that envelops me in your embrace--always leaves me so deeply in love with you.

[ndostairlyrium]

WIP Wednesday ✨

IN TIME, this time. About time! Tags at the bottom

some cass <3 lav sketches, I'm currently painting the outfit on the right with poor chances of succeding (purples and cool greys are involved) u-u

hopefully I'll end up being historically coherent this time lmao (I'm eyeing Cosmé Tura because there are some interesting things in his pieces but I'm trying my best to stay in Venice for Josie *sprays water @ Estensi*). Also I'm tempted to change the pose and Leli may be seen from behind because, um, archer back? Archer back. I mostly see pics in which she's thin and dainty but like Give this girl those luscious back muscles she deserves pls

More outfits for the troubled child. So far these are my least favorite but! We keep going until I can replace the other document in full since it needs an update

Luckily, I have time to finish something this weekend ;u;

Tagging (w no obligation): @greypetrel @shivunin @melisusthewee @underneathestars @daggerbean @layalu @herearedragons

[goldstarknight]

Legion of Dusk Sketches (2024)

Some sketches I made of the Legion of Dusk when LCI came out. Mostly to practice hands and faces in a cartoony style. And to amuse myself, of course.

The Legion is one of my favourite factions in MtG. The conquistador-vampire aesthetic is on point and I have a soft spot for villians who are uncompromising zealots.

Also, I have some headcannons about Ixalan/Rivals of Ixalan and Vona's and Mavren's travels as they look for Orazca. I like to imagine them as a comedic duo of sorts. And now they have become bitter rivals, which is really fitting, I think.

Lastly, thanks to everyone for being so nice to me and reposting/liking my art! I'll likely do another MtG x Octopath diorama at some point in the future, but they take a lot of time and effort to make and I want to make non-MtG art too, so please be patient. :D

[anitrendz]

Top 10 Anime Best Girl Summer Week 4

Want your best girl to top it all? Go get your friends to vote! anitrendz.com/polls!

Miyo remains in number 1. Chizuru is performing surprisingly well this season despite losing steam during the airing of RAG's second season. Meanwhile, Anne makes the highest jump of 4 spots. Aki and Eiko make their debuts on the Top 10.

[arvadthecursed]

I've been thinking about this for a bit so here's a post about why Saint Traft and Rem Karolus is an awesome flavor win of a card.

So for this we're going to be looking at the tokens these two make. First, the 1/1 red human.

In the Planeswalker's Guide To Innistrad: Stensia, it was mentioned that Rem spent much of his time in the region. He only took orders from Thraben when he agreed with them, instead choosing to ride around on his horse Jedda and help the folks of Stensia.

Crimson Vow is the first time we see the 1/1 red human token in the precon. The woman depicted is also in the art for Stensia Uprising; she's on the right-hand side of the art.

Rem helped these people. He spent most of his career protecting them. Of course they'd come to his aid when he needed them.

Next, the spirit token.

The obvious bridge between the geist himself and the human who, funnily enough, refused to be bonded to a spirit during the Battle of Thraben in the Travails. The Order is essentially the only real Cathar force left, with Avacyn's church in shambles following the inquisition and the ousting of its Skirsdag infiltrators, like Jerren. Some spirits are still clearly willing to help to humans, as we saw in Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow.

Finally, the angel.

Saint Traft was Beloved of Angels, and he was followed by an angel until his demise. Those he chose were also blessed by that angel. In Invocation of Saint Traft, we see the young girl he died rescuing taking up his mantle. (Many have said this art is Grete, but it's not. Notice her ring finger is missing the top knuckle -- the cultists who captured the little girl cut off her finger to taunt Traft. She later became a Cathar and was blessed by him.)

So the tokens are a really awesome, flavorful way to connect these characters. From the common man that Rem inspired to the angel that watched over Traft, the tokens are absolutely perfect for this team up.

[saintseiya-zone]

Saint Seiya Time Odyssey

Vol 1 (English) will be split in two, and each part will have alternative covers

Part 1: 16/Aug/23 (Covers by Jerome Alquie, David Mack, Lesley "Leirix" Li)

Part 2: 13/Sep/23 (Covers by Jerome Alquie, Creees Lee, Gerald Parel)

[mxyzptplk]

idea for a saint double sided mtg card

[yeslordmyking]

Romans 15:32 — Today's Verse for Sunday, August 13, 2023

[googlyeyesonmagiccards]

Did I get this deck JUST to add this card to my Canlander deck? Yes. Yes I did.

[mtg-cards-hourly]

Saint Traft and Rem Karolus

Artist: Lucas Graciano TCG Player Link Scryfall Link EDHREC Link

[lucindarobinsonvevo]

[the-monkey-ruler]

Monkey Saint Versus Eight Immortals (1965) 孫悟空七鬥八大仙 孙

Director: Huang Hesheng Screenwriter: Huang Hesheng Starring: Yu Suqiu / Xiao Fangfang / Xiao Zhongkun / Watermelon Planer / Zhang Sheng / Lemon / Li Hong / Ruan Zhaohui / Chen Baozhu / Guan Haishan Genre: Drama / Action / Fantasy / Costume Country/Region of Production: Hong Kong, China Language: Cantonese Date: 1965-06-01 Also known as: Monkey Saint Versus Eight Fairies / Sun Wukong makes a big fuss in the Valley of Women / Avalokitesvara gathers the demons / 悟空七斗八大仙 / 孫悟空大斗八大仙 / 孙悟空大闹女人谷 / 观世音收群妖 Type: Reimanging

Summary:

The Great Sage Sun Wukong attained enlightenment and became an immortal. When he was enjoying his blessings in the heaven, the Six-Eared Macaque with great martial arts skills pretended to be Sun Wukong and led the monkeys in Water Curtain Cave to act recklessly. The fake Sun ignored Immortal He's kind words and advice. He quickly returned to heaven and even insulted Immortal He. Immortal He then asked all the immortals to work together to teach the fake "Old Sun" a lesson. However, the fake "Old Sun" was too weak in martial arts to deal with it. It also transformed into a human being and used enchantments to confuse Liu Yaojin, a daughter of a good family. Soon, Han Xiangzi, one of the immortals, went to Liu Mansion and successfully exorcised Liu Yaojin. With Liu Yaojin's heart secretly promising, all the immortals complained to the Jade Emperor about the fake "Old Sun"'s evil deeds. The Jade Emperor went to the real old Sun to find out the whole story. After the real old Sun was questioned, he looked confused and confused. Later, the Jade Emperor sent four-day generals to capture the fake "Old Sun" who was causing trouble in the mortal world. After a fierce battle, the fake old Sun was subdued by Tathagata Buddha and kept at the foot of Wuzhishan. He could no longer commit evil.

Source: https://chinesemov.com/1965/Monkey-Saint-Versus-Eight-Fairies

Link: N/A

[meirimerens]

People in fandom who arm themselves both with autistic levels of knowledge AND the patience of a saint (at least that’s what it looks like to my sanguine self) are truly the backbone of online communities

do not let yourself be played i'm usually a very sanguine person [truly my father's child] but today genuinely was not that day. it's mabon i'm full of cinnamon sablés & tea. with milk. almost took a nap at 5PM if i'm #real with you

pershonally it's less that i'm "armed" and more that i "collect pebbles" which technically i could use as weapons but mostly. they weight down my cargo pants and go CLANG. CLANG. CLANG. and sometimes i go "yooo look at this one". i still want to learn there's so much to learn but so much is either paywalled or not in languages i can understand. (let_me_in.gif)

to some, my autistic levels of Elongated Posts feels like a battlefield in which i'm tearing people to shreds with my huge muscles + backup + artillery cover + tacticians directly wiring me in the trenches. to me, it's a saturday where i'm blogging with one eye on a geoguessr livestream Best Of compilation + one eye on discord + one eye on tumblr + one eye on my cat licking himself Very Wetly. in my room. (i have 4 eyes. because i look like this: 🤓) & replying with knowledge i accumulated for years from sheer levels of [hannibal voice] mental illness.

sorry for being long and blunt and thick (in the head)😔. they call me The Hammar. 🔨