#jester knowledge

[tinkadreamchaser]

Jester, not Clown. Fool, not idiot.

This is going to be a bit of a pointless rant, BUT.

I'm sure someone already did this, but I want to do my own theorizing and detail dump. I realized that there were several clown-ish characters crossed out in the hallway featured in the pilot, including Kaufmo, but no jesters. So with the idea of Kinger having been with a 'Queen' character once before (and of course, we assigned a meaning to that, right?)

So, the characters forms got to have some meaning, which means I get to dive into a thorough analysis of what a jester and/or fool is supposed to be, do and represent.

Unlike modern clowns, jesters were employed by royalty to entertain the court, which is why they were called court jesters. They could also perform for the general public as part of travelling performers, but the connection to the court is what stuck out to me, since we already have a literal chess King as a character. And the close connection to the royal court would give jesters a bit more insight into the workings of the court and were given the privilege to speak the truth for comedic value. (Which is also something Shakespeare liked to do, let his jesters be little oracles of a sort.)

They were even considered as advisors and critics at times, since they had the Jester's Privilege to speak freely to the crown.

This, in combination with Pomni seeing and going for the elusive Exit right off the bat, makes me think she's just gonna keep seeing a bunch of stuff that was supposed to remain behind the scenes and hopefully relay it to the others. This has already happened in the second episode, in part. But she is still new, ergo a fool.

Which brings me to the dumbest connection my brain has made: The Fool tarot card.

The major arcana cards in tarot are supposed to represent life-altering events, the big steps a human being takes on their life's journey. And the Fool, number 0, is the first. (Usually pictured happily walking off a cliff, with their gaze to the clouds.)

The idea is that the fool has the potential to be great, but due to inexperience, may be seen as stupid.

So, whether the 'court' in the Amazing Digital Circus is a nod towards Kinger or Caine, I have no idea. Functionally, Caine is in charge, but maybe Kinger was at some point? Maybe it's both, but the one thing I am certain about in this chaotic trainwreck of a show is that Pomni is gonna wise up real quickly, and once she does, she'll probably dismantle the whole system.

Rant over. Do with it what you will.

[avcartist]

I think @naffeclipse said something a while ago about how Sleuth Jesters Eclipse would regret killing the Vigilante

But would he learn anything? Doubtful.

[jestroer]

Here's @mcyt-yuri-week day 6 - Outfit swap/Cozy!

I think pink-loving, constantly afraid, tall-men-scaring women should hang out!

[mourn-and-watch]

the gentleman & jester relationship is so funny to me especially in retrospective. i love gentleman embracing his new-found Crime Boss Dad role but when he met jester he was explicitly the Crime Boss without the Dad part and my guy unknowingly sent his own daughter to places nobody should ever go without a gun and mighty nein didn't get one until hupperdook and it didn't help much anyway.

so back to the point. do you think he ever reflects on the days when mighty nein were working for him but now thinking of jester as his daughter and not some random weird girl. does he ever wake up in sweat colder than usual remembering that one time when mighty nein did that ophelia job and he started to make out with her in front of his daughter dreaming of reuniting her mom and long lost dad and to make it even more embarrassing it turned out they lost their buddy so he shrugged and tossed his kiddo some extra money so she can go buy herself ice cream to feel better or something

[lavenoon]

Hope is a difficult thing. You have to choose it again and again and again, and fight for it when you most want to give it up.

I think Eclipse has earned a break

@naffeclipse I felt bad about yesterday's bit leaving Eclipse to think I only like him for his height so I had to fix it

self insert is not a girl (he/she)

og detective au by sunnys-aesthetic!

[kawaiisimp]

Quick tip for my afk players who want Berial, you can buy him at the emporium at the guild store for 30,000 guild medals through his soul sigil. You can get up to six of them. Same for any of the other celestials. Something I didn't know until today. (I've been playing relentlessly, trying to get enough letters to unlock Star Gazing, and all I had to do to get him once was buy him!?!) 🤦‍♀️

[sweetshire]

So, @silv-paru sent Sherlock Holmes for the character opinion bingo. thanks a bunch for this (and for your patience. my god, i’m answering this a week late. typical me behaviour). you’re a darling :D

Did you know, i used to tell these stories to my friends? they delighted in them AND i got a chance to sort of ramble on and on abt him and watson. it was a win-win, really. ah, those were the days! now i haven’t reblogged much of him this month at all. i miss him. I MISS HIM.

Onto the bingo: well. he’s The quintessence of gender™ to me. and i relate to him so so much. fav character of all time fr. i want to carry him in my pocket at all times & study him. like. do i want to BE him OR am i IN LOVE with him, ykwim? pssh who knows? certainly not me. uh-huh ‘a beast unleashed’ -does this refer to me or him? you choose. oh re: canon, i’m ignoring the part where holmes dies (or y’know, is dead for 3 years). that’s too angsty.

[charmixpower]

Thinking thinking 🤔🤔

What scar do you think each of the girls would have? I'm doing doodles and I was thinking about how they'd collect scars as they got older and such and I'm curious what attacks y'all think should of left a mark

[stickers-on-a-laptop]

i am not ready for the person i will be at next weeks episode and the amount of wblue feelings i will get

[critter-tea-rex]

I really missed these goofs

[southwarkfair]

to be fair to hugo i dont think he necessarily invented comprachicos wholecloth. NOT SAYING THEY WERE REAL im saying i havent looked into it fully yet but there are a few scattered references to artificially-made jesters in period works that might (MIGHT) be references to then-contemporary urban legends and folklore that may not have been properly written down. its not too much of a stretch to imagine that accounts of real historically documented cultural practices like castration, footbinding, artificial cranial deformation etc would have trickled into european folklore and been connected with the (real and historically documented) european and also fairly worldwide phenomenon of keeping disabled or disfigured people as entertainment in noble courts and sideshows. and also gotten mixed up and connected with anti-romani racist narratives and probably also blood libel. like thats very much something that i believe could have happened knowing what we know about scapegoating and the nature of folklore and christian european history. but yeah even if he didnt invent it hugo was definitely mainly responsible for popularizing it and for the idea surviving into the modern day

[distopea]

5 Pieces of Fiction that Influenced You as a Writer and Why?

1 - The Departed by Martin Scorsese

I think it is probably my favorite Scorsese movie. I have watched it several times, and I can't hide that I have been profoundly influenced by it for the creation of my mafia world. I won't spoil the plot twist of the story, but it gives you good hints regarding the "harmless" looking like mafia in your neighborhood, along with the secret schemes going on and how everything can snow ball. 

I do believe that it's a very good modern representation of how the mafia has been working in the shadows and in the daylight. Plus, the performance of the actors and the scenario were right on point. It also gives a wonderful perspective regarding how it feels to be an undercover cop, or a spy for the mafia. Plus, the social "pressure" regarding your family affiliation and the expectations of crime lords because you were born in a certain neighbourhood is perfectly represented. 

2 - Journey to the End of the Night by Celine

To be honest, I was traumatized by this book when I was a teenager. It was the first time that I had faced the horror of war and how one tortured author who survived WWII could express his pain and traumatism through a vivid description of terrible events. Far from the usual heroism of the soldiers, reading this pushes you on an overly depressing journey with misery, PTSD, war crimes, cowardice and such... 

For me, this book was a life-changing one. It was an explosion of truth regarding an event that could never be fully exposed and Celine, the author, was truly so good at writing it. It sticks to you like a second skin, and it has pushed me to be more open regarding dark themes and to never underestimate the power of words whenever you wish to shamble someone through a story. 

3 - Hannibal by Brian Fuller

My favorite show, in every way possible. I have been following the show since it aired for the first time, and I was (I am) genuinely obsessed with it. I rewatch it every year. It's truly the most intimate depiction of Hannibal Lecter and his psyche, and I have also rediscovered Will Graham through the interpretation of Hugh Dancy. 

In the book, or in Red Dragon, Graham is far less complex. He's too morally good and there's no sensation of breaking point at all. In this hypnotical dance, not only crime and horror become artistically pleasant, but you support Hannibal through his journey. I can't express how much I find every dialogue and scene so intelligent, and years after the end of the show, I'm still surprised to discover new interpretations and implicit meaning. Truly a masterpiece. 

4 - The Shining by Stephen King

Yes, definitely a classic. We can't say the contrary, even if I'm a little bit lazy for picking such a well-known novel, I have my reasons for this one. It's not about the story at all, but there's something so good and addictive about watching how madness is perceived through the first person. 

What I really adore in this book is basically the inner thoughts of the character, Jack, who's slowly losing perception of what is morally acceptable and what is not. Paranoia is getting the best of his character, and all his flaws are expressed brutally, even if, as the "hero" of the book, he doesn't see what he is doing wrong. His slow change is truly impressive and definitely well written, which is quite inspiring whenever you want to write about someone who doesn't see his own troubles (just like Vex, Marlo, Diego and such...)

5 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Alright, that's my guilty pleasure right here. Whether we talk about the movie (with Keira Knightley), or the book itself, I have watched it hundreds of times and probably read it 5. 

I believe that Jane Austen had a gift for writing bold and impressive women, and the character of Lizzie still feels incredibly modern despite being written centuries ago. She's vivid, profound, mature and yet she has such a huge capacity for self-introspection and understanding of her own flaws. Her relationship with her father has always echoed the one I have with mine and I'm in love with her boldness, her freedom of mind and speech and her everlasting quest for culture, knowledge and humanity. This book has always been inspiring for developing my characters fully, twisting them into my little snow ball until they would feel just natural and palpable... Just like Lizzie can be. 

I'm also always inspired by the people creating around me, but I special shout out to my two pals Rain and Vera for that ❤️

tagged by : @nezumivc103221 (thank you!) tagging: @cantuscorvi ; @royaletiquette ; @tximidity ; @sansloii ; @nvrcmplt and whoever wishes to do it ✨

[mostlyanything19]

asfhdskf this episode

First Caleb to Fjord: I know Yasha better than you and she never fucking says anything! Sam: I love you Ashley! Liam: So do I !!

half an hour later...

Laura, researching weasel facts: Ha! See, they eat rodents and small rabbits, fuck you guys he would love the rats! *gives the group the finger* *instantly reaches over apologetically to Ashley* Not you Ashley I love you!!

[chronic-high-achiever]

I love when other tumblr users start a post with “I learned today that” like yes tell me some obscure fact that will hide like a mouse in the back of my mind and never leave and I will tell everyone about it at any given opportunity without myself checking the source. I trust You People with my life actually

[diabeticgirl4]

Ghhgh my podcast app doesn't have most of the specials (battle royales, one-shots, etc?) But it has the talks machina eps for them lol, so I'll have to wait for the weekend to binge all of those. Trying to figure out what's most relevant/definitely Do Not Miss irt the specials? I def want to watch the battle royales, I know there are some VM Canon specials (grog's one shot and Dalen's Closet? I think?) But iirc they come a bit later airdate wise so I'll get to those when they come up. I'm kinda eh on some of the other past one-shots, are they tied into CR canon and/or are any of them skippable? Or should I watch them anyways?

Otherwise I might start second campaign tomorrow or thursday and I'm v @-@ about it lol. Wondering if I should keep my same liveblog tag (#maddie liveblogs critical role) or should I make a new one? (hmm. Tentatively #maddie liveblogs cr2?) Can't decide if I want to/should keep all my messy thoughts together or keep them separate.

Anyways I have a lot of thoughts right now lmao.

[ariseastrae]

Anyone have a link to the art post of the hermitcraft/empires JESTER outfits?? I can't find it :(