#hws statetalia

[iwanttorunfree]

Hey guys, I'm going to be honest with y'all. This blog probably isn't going to be a Hetalia/Statetalia blog anymore because I just don't find it all that interesting anymore, and some of my old stuff makes me cringe at how bad it is, so I'm going to delete a bunch of stuff. It's been fun being part of the Hetalia fandom. I've been in it since seventh grade, but as I've gotten older, I've matured and no longer want to be involved in the Hetalia fandom. It was nice knowing you all. I'm probably going to post about OCs and other stuff now. ~ thestatesofamerica50

[ask-nyc-boroughs]

Early Appalachian frontiersman Alfred in buckskin circa 1790- 1810s. I’m trying to figure out how to paint like NC Wyeth digitally (so lol the background is Wyeth’s).

Gonna ramble a bit about my nor’easter au and Alfred below the cut

Following the American Revolution, Alfred is immediately sent out to squash any rebellions (like whiskey rebellion) and to partake in wars against Indigenous nations like the Cherokee. I’ll save a discussion about the Cherokee wars for another time because that’ll take a long time to explain + I’m still working on my Cherokee oc and I need to understand Cherokee history and perspective more before I go forward with talking about this topic.

Now the many of the east coast states are older than Alfred, and they mostly supported him during the revolution because they thought he’d be easy to control given at the time of the revolution he wasn’t tied down as any colony or city. However, he was a New Englander and very obviously so

He was once Plymouth colony and he grew up alongside his cousin Henry/Massachusetts, but by the time the revolution occurred, his status was unclear and he was simply living with his cousin (who’s his earliest and most fierce supporter) .

These states operated like countries and part of why the had the revolution was to continue to self-govern and maintain their regional cultures. It’s also part of why the federal government initially was rather weak. Given Alfred’s closeness to his cousin, and his very staunch New England identity, I think the states would be hesitant over a strong New England national control. And so I think they especially Jennie/NY & Rich/Virginia encouraged Alfred to leave his cousin for a while, and partake in military campaigns (+ he was good at battle).

Also Alfred was like 14, and I don’t think he’s ever been the type to sit down and do paperwork. Honestly he was always a bad student, who was far more interested in the outdoors, horses, sailing and hunting. While he won the war, and he was fine with being head of state, he still didn’t 1) have confidence in himself to make non-military related decisions 2) he just wasn’t mentally ready to take on the responsibilities and was fine deferring it to his states like Jennie, Rich, or Henry to figure out matters that weren’t military related. He was irresponsible and it would come back to bite him in the ass during the Civil War.

Alfred on a personal level it was probably good for him to get away from his overly critical cousin who can be overbearing, but also so he would get more experience to deeply get to know his states.

Also Alfred, growing up in New England, he was a little ball of rage as a kid and he has a difficult time managing his emotions. He wasn’t exactly the personable seemingly fun loving Alfred of the present. Not that he couldn’t crack a joke, but ok I’m not from New England, but in the northeast I find we’re rather cynical, un-filtered and sarcastic and tbh kind of asssholes in the way we have fun and in our humor. That’s how he was, which is like fine unless you’re trying to appeal to the rest of the nation lol which he would have to

I think his time spent in Appalachia and the south did help him learn more about his other states especially Maisie/ North Carolina. But also helped him learn more how to let go some of this intense New England rage, and how to better control his emotions. But also let loose in a way that isn’t so dark and cynical. Also I think this helped him slowly learn how to speak with less of a New England specific accent

He was also able to observe states like Rich and Carl/ South Carolina and gain an understanding of how being able to control your emotions, can help control your image and how others perceive you. So these are the origins of how he slowly began to shape and become at least in public this overly friendly happy go lucky Alfred.

I’ll save a discussion about his interactions with the Appalachian states more explicitly another time I’m just tired😴 fr rn

[goldenstarprincesses]

The askanAmerican sub-reddit is really funny

Mostly because every week it's middle aged tech bro users unknowingly recreate Hetalia with their "if each state was personified what would they bring to a dinner" and "if each nation was personified, who would America hang out with" questions

[spidertalia]

yet another shot at @hetalia-rarepairweek , but this time with these two <333 i just think they're very cute, sue me

Day 7: Free Day

[simple-persica]

Whoa it's a Maryland

She's one of the older states, around the same age as Virginia and she's a real old soul. She has slipped into 1700's lingo before. While a kind person, and she tries really hard to keep it up, she is ready to throw down if given a good enough reason. She can switch between "hospitable southerner" and "intimidating northerner" SO fast.

She's also super athletic, playing lacrosse and jousting with her horse, Old. She also knows everything about boats, how they're made, and how to drive them. She has been through the USNA several times and has to be chased off of campus now because all she does is "um, actually" the professors.

Has SUCH a specific taste when it comes to food. If she didn't make it herself, or if you don't make it a certain way, she won't eat it. She is also in the middle of some elaborate BS. One week she's tending to a lighthouse and the next she's in DC talking politics.

She and Virginia have a love-hate relationship. They're sisters and they have been with each other for a long time, but they just get so annoyed with each other so easily. Maryland's still kinda mad at Virginia for taking back land from DC. Like, what the hell man?

[savebatsartedition]

A bunch of "oil" gore incoming. (We were learning about power sources and the countries that use them the most or something.)

Specific warnings: Impalement with uranium rods, minor body horror, oil that looks like blood, implied radiation, burned skin holes in skull, removed limbs, slit throats, vomiting blood/oil, suffocating, coal mining in general.

Also Bonus Statetalia:

[savebats-statetalia]

Neko! New York

Half a meme. The other half is location specific so you don't get it. qwq

[apersonwholikeslotus]

New York: this made up beef west coast people have with east coast people.

New York: why would I hate you all the way out in California when Jersey is right there?

[panda-panoptic]

My oc Virginia for the statetalia Fourth of July event!!

[notsoniftyfifty]

sorry for being gone or not idk bad year

Top: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Bottom: Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine

i’ve had this sitting in my drafts for m o n t h s bc i keep redesigning them at the drop of a hat but idc anymore just take them and their non canon outfits

[iwanttorunfree]

[ask-nyc-boroughs]

Proud of how this came out. Anyways some revolutionary war Alfred. I’ll share some thoughts I have about him in regards to my au lore beneath the cut

He’s a stubborn angry irresponsible kid from New England when the war begins, and tbh he’s like this until the American Civil War. He accepted a lot of responsibility at a young age, was rather insecure, too stubborn to really admit he needs help, and deferred a lot to his states - eventually his irresponsibility catches up with him. And he’s also later forced to change his disposition to be more friendly and diplomatic.

He barely gains the support of his own states. He was initially Plymouth colony, existed as basically nothing except as a ward of his cousin Henry/Massachusetts. The states just tbh saw him as the most neutral option amongst themselves given he has no real role & all the other states have great qualms with each other. But they do admire his commitment, and his battle expertise, and also pure strength. They do however see him as an irresponsible kid so they think he’ll be easy to control (they’re not much that older than him)

His cousin Henry is quite supportive of him and sees his potential so he’s really the one pushing Alfred forth. Alfred just agrees to appease his cousin, whom has taken good care of him up until this point. He’s a kid who accepts way too much responsibility and is way in over his head.

Alfred isn’t a stranger to war or violence prior to the Revolution. However during the revolution, I think under the guidance of General Washington he refines his battle skills and learns to better channel his anger into battle rather than being sporadic. He comes to view General Washington as a father-like figure.

[panda-state-panoptic]

Mutual combat, or consent to do battle, is an affirmative defense in assault and aggravated assault cases in the Lone Star State. Washington is the only other state in the union that allows this.

Lmao I completely understand Texas but Washington feels a bit random. I guess some legacies still exist through state laws lol

Now I’m just imagining Texas and Washington dueling old west style XD

[spidertalia]

my wisconsin in a nutshell <333 (she is pure, unadulterated chaos)

[simple-persica]

--Later that day--

Having agency is a big deal when you're so young

[ask-50-nifty-states]

Masterlist

Decided it was time to create this so things can be a bit more organized. This masterlist will also have sections. Here ya go!

General

Rules

State Human Names (WILL CHANGE)

State Groups

Family Trees

Headcanons

Fourth of July

Texas Headcanons

New Jersey Headcanons

Michigan and New York Headcanons