#julie swordfighter

[pinatadulce]

This shouldn't have taken me so long, but oh well

Saw the PPS outfits and the swordfight was one of my favs (Patissiere & Mermaid Peach were my other 2 favs) and then suddenly BOOM I got this idea

Julie swordfighter, my beloved 🩷🌹

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[dreamdragoness]

I just made this. At the wedding, after Wally stops Stacy from poisoning herself and gives her back to Howdy, Julie appears to take back her husband despite him having no money. But once she's identified as Wally's killer, the Black Widow tries to escape. However, after learning who this woman was and that she was the cause of everything, Stacy confronts Julie. But even with nothing but a serving fork against Julie's sword, Stacy's rage against the murderer is so great that she calls forth her Scandinavian and Scottish heritage and proceeds to fight. During the battle, Stacy expresses her outrage at how Julie callously slew her childhood friend, shattering his dreams, and how she was trying to do the same to Howdy.

Meanwhile, Julie taunts Stacy. Stating things such as how it was her fault for marrying her ex-fiance and leaving Howdy up for her to snatch up. How she is nothing but a Nouveau riche nobody who would willing to marry the first puppet that compliments her. This, of course, sends Stacy's rage through the roof.

I can see off-screen Barnaby and Sally commentating on the "Battle of the Brides" like sports anchors.

Corpse Puppet AU belongs to @sketchquill

[wretchedxdivine]

Recent portrait art!

[quietanddistantandremorseful]

AITA: Video game character x History

Am I wrong to really want the universe to direct a bunch of artists to start mashing up Princess Peach: Swordfighter and Julie D'Aubigny ?

The Rejected Princess page that introduced this person to me.

Obligatory Citation Needed episode.

Also, in my current Drawfee parasocial bingeing, I'm wondering whether Julia or Karina would more enjoy sketching such a mash-up.

[himmelsstern]

Outnumbered

Okay, during my July wirting prompt challenge there was the term 'Outnumbered' and who should I have written about if not Harry & Carlos? Please don't expect a masterpiece here, actually this was only written for me and therefore bad, but there is just too little input on harlos and maybe someone will like it after all. So: have fun & actually please don't criticize, because I'm too emotionally unstable for that. Scene: Fight against the armor in part 3 English is not my native language and all errors are forwarded to my online translator.

As the armor turned in his direction, Harry knew instantly that they would not be leaving this room without a fight.

And he also knew that he shouldn't feel excited, but a lot of frustration had built up in the last few hours and his body was shaking with restless energy.

When the rest of the armor came to life, he couldn't help the almost manic grin that spread across his face.

Raising the hook threateningly, he moved backwards until he bumped into someone else. A quick glance behind him revealed that it was Carlos, his gaze darting frantically between all the armor.

"Watch out, pup. Otherwise you'll get hurt,” warned Harry, but Carlos had no chance to say anything back because the first sword blow fell at that moment.

They both hurried to pull their swords out of the holders on the wall and get ready to fight.

It was a strange and unusual feeling to be fighting side by side with the Core 4.

That it wasn't the first time that Harry's experience with swordfighting proved to be a lifesaver, even if the life wasn't his own.

“Carlos, get down!” he shouted so loudly that it drowned out the sounds of battle and luckily the blond did as ordered and ducked, giving Harry the opportunity to parry the attack aimed at Carlos' back.

He made it just in time and breathed a sigh of relief as Carlos stood up again, shaky but unhurt.

To be on the safe side, he positioned himself in front of him as best he could to fend off any further attacks.

“Are you okay?” he asked with his head turned slightly backwards, but without taking his eyes off his opponent and neglecting his defense.

“I've been better .” he heard him murmur softly and it was only because they were standing so close together that Harry had been able to hear him at all.

Carlos stepped out from behind him again and side by side they continued their fight until Mal put an end to it with her powers.

Harry let his head circle until the tension was released and examined Uma and Gil for any injuries, but fortunately neither seemed to have received a single scratch.

His gaze then slid automatically to Carlos, who was standing somewhat lost next to him and watching his friends.

The girls stood together and, after a brief moment of celebrated triumph, it looked as if Mal and Uma were about to start the next fight.

Jay and Gil also seemed to have forgotten the rivalry between the two groups for a moment as they grinned broadly at each other.

Which now left only Carlos and Harry behind.

He pushed himself into the light blond's field of vision so that he could no longer catch a glimpse of anyone else.

"Are you all right? Any injuries?” he asked. Carlos seemed to think for a moment and look down at himself before slowly shaking his head.

“Just a few scratches,” he explained, pointing vaguely down at himself. His top was cut a few times just above his hips, but they didn't seem to go deep, because the bleeding seemed to have stopped already.

There were also a few smaller wounds on his thigh, but none seemed to be really dangerous.

Carlos nibbled nervously on his lower lip before looking directly at Harry for the first time after a few moments.

"Thank you. Without you, I would have been-” he faltered and shook his head slightly before continuing.

“Thank you.”

A genuine smile played around Carlo's lips and Harry couldn't help but return it.

“Anytime, pup.”

[the-v-lociraptor]

*Rammstein blaring in the distance*

Hey, TWST fandom, am i hip with them kids already sahcgfvdv

template made by the lovely @unfinished-projects-galore

[More Info]

Nicknames:

Henchman (Grim) | Cherno (Ace & Deuce)* | Swordfish-ie (Floyd) | Trickster, Monsieur Blanc/Noir (Rook) | Child of Man Fate, Nothingness (Malleus)

*In return he calls Ace & Deuce AC/DC

Bio:

Most would attest that he is a man of few words, though that would not be exactly true. Indeed, he's on the quiet side and often than not relishes in silence, taking to speaking in a whisper that might as well have been a light breeze washing over you, but that's not to say he's meek and to think so would be doing his character a disservice. He strives to be a calming presence, but that is not always the case. There are moments where he seemingly flips a switch and exhibits anger that would put Howswarden Rosehearts to shame and plays up a dangerous persona.

He may be a (mainly) gentle soul, but is not above general fuckery. As any teenager he has a mild case of a rebel phase, however the most he has done is graffiti. The best general descriptor one could give for him is Chaos Enabler, in which case he would join any and all things, if only to satisfy his own amusement as he's a very gossip oriented type of person.

His love language is acts of service, and he would help those he cares about with random tasks ranging from attempting to study with them, bringing them warm clothes and other similar doings. Is that BoyTM you could ask for a painkiller, a pad, or some chocolate.

Additional information:

Dominant hand: Ambidextrous

Pet Peeves: Shoes in the house

Habits: Randomly hums music from his own world (either something by Rammstein/Metallica/other band, or Balkan turbofolk, no in between)

Talent: Punching overblots out of people And making banica and baklava

Background:

A strange boy with fragments of memories and a knack for showing up exactly where he shouldn't. Coming from seemingly nowhere in Twisted Wonderland, yet falling into place as if he belongs there, with only his name and a ring with a black-and-white gem, and two different personalities, that can switch at the drop of a hat, who's to say who Yuliy Chernov really is?

Extras:

Is actually more of a dog person

Can swordfight

Has a RIDICULOUSLY high pain tolerance while in his "Black" persona, to the point of no reaction. "White" Yuliy, however, feels all the pain and is very vocal about it.

Currently doesn't know that he negates magic, he only thinks he got lucky when fighting the overblots

When Ace wants to annoy him, due to Yuliy literally translating to Julius, which is derived from July, he calls him August

Notes:

Yuliy is based on Chernobog (from Fantasia), but with a bit more leaning towards mythology.

In Slavic mythology, Chernobog, the evil "Black" god is in a dyad with Belobog, the good "white" god. In some retellings, they are said to be the two sides of the same deity.

Therefore, we have Black Yuliy and White Yuliy.

-PEACE OUT-

[archoneddzs15]

Sega Mega CD - ARCUS I-II-III

Title: ARCUS I-II-III / アークス I・II・III

Developer/Publisher: Wolf Team

Release date: 23 July 1993

Catalogue No.: T-32094

Genre: RPG

Those of you who played Arcus II: Silent Symphony already know about half-elf Pikt's epic battle against the demon lord Warren. Due to poor game design, the combat itself wasn't particularly special. However, the emotion behind the battle was unforgettable. On one side, a naive orphan crossed oceans and endured persecution to honor the memory of a father he never knew. On the other side, an indomitable miscreant fought to bring carnage, chaos, and justice to the world that screwed him over.

In Arcus I-II-III, Pikt's emotional confrontation against Warren is even more powerful than before. It's hard to shake the image of the blue-skinned demon's twisted face, laughing at Pikt from within a bed of flames. Victory in defeat — it's a bittersweet finale.

Most of you wouldn't know anything about that. You see, by mid-1993, time had already passed Wolf Team by. Their parent company, Telenet, was hemorrhaging millions of yen and losing talented staff members by the month. Projects were quietly canceled or quickly rushed to production to plug bleeding wounds. Telenet's collapse crippled Annet Again (Anetto Futatabi in Japan). It killed Apros: Castle in the Sky. The Mega CD dream was over.

But somehow, Arcus 1-2-3, a revamped compilation of Wolf Team's entire RPG series, survived. Bumped from March to May and then to July, delayed to the brink of death, this CD finally saw commercial release (albeit in miniscule numbers). The game shines with love and care, as though the Sega side of Wolf Team knew this would be their eulogy. Unfortunately, judging by the lack of internet reviews (I found one in Japanese), it has been forgotten.

Similar to the Turbo Duo's well-known classic Ys Book 1 & 2 (Ys I-II), the Arcus games must be played in sequential order. Each of the three episodes stands alone as its own complete dungeon crawler (lasting 20 to 40 hours apiece), but they do build upon each other with progressively more complex dungeons, more challenging puzzles, and more dangerous creatures.

It all begins with an exciting vocal song about Jesus! After that... unusual... introduction, the real story begins with a young knight-in-training, as many stories do. This particular knight is named Jedah Chaff. He soon meets a friendly thief named Toron and a drunken female mercenary named Erin. Fans of Arcus Odyssey take note — you've seen some of these characters before! Each has their own unique and useful specialty; Jedah wields a mighty sword, Erin's chain-dagger can slice through an entire group of goblins, Toron is an expert at disarming poison gas traps (or hiding like a cowardly hobbit), wizards and sorceresses cast powerful and decently-animated spells, archers can pick off enemies at any range, and Pikt... well, 12-year-old Pikt summons the spirits of nature. As in The Bard's Tale, summoned dragons, golems, or Arabian spirits temporarily join the party and behave like additional characters.

Their first quest is to find and appease the golden dragon "Rig Veda". Wolf Team often waxes philosophical in their games, and Arcus is no exception. This time around, they've crafted a story about the evils of war: the golden dragon sits in judgment of the world, and it's up to the heroes to prove humanity's worth. Although the concept isn't entirely original, it makes for an unusually reflective journey that often seems more concerned with exploring the nature of humanity than with saving the world.

Although several of the visual scenes focus on action-packed swordfights, others instead highlight quiet, introspective moments. Imagine a beautiful midnight atop the magical tower of Miryuu: a clear, comfortable night of relaxation spent admiring the twinkling stars... You'd have to be a heartless beast to not be moved by the way Erin tells her story, to not notice the lingering nuances of her voice that betray the disdain she feels for the way she used to live.

Life never stays quiet for long, and this is no exception — Jedah and Erin are about to be interrupted by their blonde Bishounen archenemy! The original PC version of Arcus, released way back in 1988, lacked a compelling "villain" character. Sure, the golden dragon is lurking somewhere in the world, but Rig Veda represents an idea more than he represents a strong, tangible GUY TO HATE. For this compilation, Wolf Team has actually inserted the third chapter's villain into the first two episodes. So, during Erin and Jedah's quiet conversation, a familiar villain from Wolf Team's past appears in a red swirl of mist and unabashedly announces his presence. Luan Khan!

It's nice to see a villain who's not afraid to tell the heroes his name. It's also nice to see a villain who's introduced early in the game, instead of during the last ten minutes.

He's quickly fought off by the group's combined efforts... but he'll appear again, and again, and again. Luan Khan's looming presence throughout the entire disc is a brilliant addition that gives the first chapter a stronger sense of purpose, adds unpredictable suspense (since you never know when he'll appear), and builds anticipation for the game's final battle. Khan is an expert swordsman, but his dark sorcery can twist the hearts of friends and force companions to turn against each other. Across the game's 13 years, from initial hero Jedah to final hero Pikt, Luan Khan is the glue that holds it all together.

Why Arcus 1-2-3 succeeds is that even though its story is deep, insightful, and engaging, it never forgets that it's a game. Even the combat becomes progressively more involved, to the point where random encounters require frequent healing and careful spell selection. Aside from some interesting visual effects, the battles aren't so much graphically impressive as they are mentally engaging. Along with the aforementioned spell management, each character is also able to "encourage" other party members (with actual voices!), which raises their level of willpower (which increases magical effectiveness). Whether it's adult Pikt curtly telling love interest Suu to "hang in there" or the minuscule fairy Ruu-Shan chattering away endlessly, this feature gives battles a unique sense of camaraderie that's missing from most dungeon crawlers. Each character has several different messages, depending on who they're trying to inspire.

As you defeat enemies in battle and gain levels, each character undergoes a complex series of promotions. At level ten, Pikt can become either a knight or a spirited fighter; if you choose "knight", he might later become a warlord or paladin... but if you choose "spirit fighter", he's walking the path toward elementalist or summoner. Each new promotion affects vital statistics, spell selections, and even the weapons that a character can use. This allows for a lot of experimentation. I know I'll be playing the game again, and I'm eager to see how my choices affect character development the next time through.

After exploring over three dozen dungeons, and defeating mad kings, demonic armies, and even close friends, everything ends with an immensely satisfying (and difficult) finale that makes a poignant statement about taking responsibility for those you love. It also ties every loose end together in a convincing and surprising way. There are revelations that I never saw coming, revelations that fill plot holes that most games wouldn't even acknowledge. How did Luan Khan get hold of the mystical sword "Bloody Rose"? The last time we saw that blade, it was in the hands of that crazed devil Warren...

Play Arcus 1-2-3 to the end and you'll find the answer. You'll also find a deep and complex series of dungeons, a legendary soundtrack, an intricate system of character advancement, humorous dialogue, serious discussions, and a story that actually means something.

Wolf Team could have simply ported the PC versions to disc. They could have just slopped all three chapters together and said, "here's your compilation". But instead, they reworked and re-tooled three disconnected adventures to create a unified, meaningful whole. Someday, I'll search the internet again. I hope that instead of one review, I'll find a hundred. Then, I'll know that I'm not alone; I'll know that others heard Wolf Team's cry.

[pinkacademic]

My Top Ten Barbie Movies

With the movie approaching, I'm dubbing this Barbie Month, and pushing back on the Studying part of the Masterpost for a little longer. July is pink party time!

Today, I’m sharing my Top Ten Barbie movies, which I wonder if they’ll be controversial! Share yours, lets compare!

10: Christmas Carol. She cast herself as the villain, we love that! This is unironically a good adaptation of A Christmas Carol. It doesn’t beat the Muppets, but there are many worse adaptations that get way more praise. Eden Starling is a fantastic Barbie-fied Scrooge, and I love Morwenna Banks.

9: Star Light Adventure. I love Star Wars, I love Star Trek, I love big dumb himbos whose entire motivation in life is Eat Food, Drive Fast, Drink Respect Women Juice. Sometimes Barbie movies should be ranked by their Ken, and Prince Leo is just great. Also, a unique sci-fi plot that could only come from a Barbie movie.

8: Spy Squad. Listen, sometimes I just like dumb, fun movies. This is a stellar spy movie with a fun premise, quirky characters, a spy HQ in the H of the Hollywood sign, and the baddie is just their rival in a wig. Its cute, its colourful, they give Barbie a knock-off lightsaber. No complaints.

7: Big City, Big Dreams. We’re finally back to a good, queer-leaning Barbie movie! I love Malibu and Brookln’s dynamic, I think they’re so cute platonically or romantically, and I had fun with Mermaid Magic and Epic Road Trip too. I don’t love the tragic miscommunication moment, but I guess they had to add conflict in the last ten minutes. I love the songs and their final performance enough that all is forgiven.

6: Video Game Hero. I just think its fun, ok? This is the “there’s more than one way to ___” thing that Pink Shoes tried (and I still love, just not enough to Top Ten it) but went the wrong way about in my opinion. Video Game Hero is not a groundbreaking political commentary, or a classic musical, but it just has a special place in my heart.

5: Three Musketeers. I genuinely do not care for any other version of Three Musketeers. No one will ever beat Barbie. I love the secret society of swordfighters, I love that Prince Louis changes his tune by the power of… well, the Power of Four forevermore, I guess. I love that every version of Three Musketeers features precisely 0 muskets, and the Barbie version took that new heights with one of them fully just having ribbons.

4: The Fairytopia Trilogy. I think they get better and better with each iteration. I love the story of a wingless fairy getting wings, and then giving them up selflessly in 1 and 2, and I love that the ultimate message is that of kindness and courage. It’s also absolutely just me being blinded by childhood nostalgia, but Laverna is a top tier villain too.

3: Magic of Pegasus. I have a lot of positive thoughts about this one, but the main one is Aiden!! I think his story is quite unique and complex and he’s one of the strongest love interests of any of th Barbie movies. I also think this one is so pretty and purple, and Cloud Kingdom is glorious, and the quest plot is fantastic.

2: Princess and the Pauper. Now I know this one will not be controversial, except that it’s nt number one! Annaliese and Erika are both delightful, Julian and Dominic too, and even the characters lower on the roster are fun. Not to mention the best songs that make me want to do a full stage production.

1: Princess Charm School. This probably comes as no surprise if you’ve read my essay. I think that the socioeconomic implications are intense, I think that the murder plot is exciting, I think Hadley and Isla as Gardania Unsolved have to be among my favourite Friend Characters, and I think Blair is actually a great character too. I also love Delancey’s redemption, and how it comes from being faced with real-world consequences.

[wounds-seen-and-unseen]

Whumpmas in July Day 25: WIP Sneak Peek.

Catching up with Whumpmas! @whumpmasinjuly @whumpmasinjuly-archive

Day 25: WIP sneak peek.

Trigger warnings: Major character injury, prostitution mention, emotional hurt.

This fic features Jaime Lannister, his brother, his mother and Arthur Dayne as main characters. It is an unpublished fic. (Comment if you would like to see more of it!)

TLDR: Jaime fights a swordfight for his brother’s sake, gets quite the emotional shocker, and gets stabbed to top it off. All this is in Arthur’s PoV, as Jaime’s elder brother figure.

Tagging @dreamer-in-sleep as you asked!

The snippet, so to speak, under the cut.

‘He wouldn’t believe me, but he’d believe you. Tell him the truth. Don’t you have at least that much shame?’ Tyrion hisses at the lady. ‘I have more shame than you think, Tyrion,’ the woman replies. ‘and my deepest shame is the fact that I dishonored my son so.’ ‘Your son, my Lady?’ Jaime asks, not understanding. Gods be good, please let me be wrong about this. Of course, the Gods are not so kind.

‘Lady Lannister…’ Ser Brynden Tully trails off. Oh, Gods. I am frozen, lost on what to do. Jaime’s lush green eyes flare wide as he understands, his gaze darting to her. His mother. Ser Egen presses his advantage home, for Jaime stumbles in his shock, the other man’s sword slashing to Jaime’s side, aiming for his heart.

Shocked though he may be, Jaime’s instincts are that of a warrior born. He sidesteps the swing of the sword, escaping with a fairly deep gash to his flank. He carries forward his momentum, knocking Ser Egen to the floor. He looks at Lady Arryn then, silent still. It is Lady Stark who nods. ‘Honor has been fulfilled,’ she pronounces. ‘Tyrion Lannister is innocent.’

Tyrion jumps to his feet, but my eyes are on Jaime as he stands there, sword in hand, alone, for all that he gives Ser Egen his hand in an automatic motion. He is struggling to compose himself; I can see that in the set of his shoulders, the tremble that he tries to conceal. I do not want to intrude on his pain, yet I can hardly leave him alone.

But Jaime Lannister raises his head then, shoulders squared. His steps are certain as he walks to where the Lady Lannister stands, away from Tyrion, her eyes tracking him as much as mine. His hand reaches for her as her gaze fills with an emotion I cannot understand. He ties the cloak closed and tight around her, taking a step back, forcing in a deep breath.

And then he kneels at her feet, his head bowed almost to the floor. ‘Hail to the Light of the West!’ he calls, voice resonant, dropping his golden head to touch her feet. ‘Grant me your blessings ere I rise as a man before your eyes, Lady Mother,’ his voice falls to a soft plea at the end of the sentence, his throat sounding choked, ‘I know not whether I deserve your grace, for I should have protected you from all ills, but I presume still-‘The Lady Lannister keeps her hand on her son’s shoulder, gently raising him. ‘You presume nothing, little lionknight,’ she tells him. ‘My blessings are always yours, though I ask the indulgence of knowing you as my child still.’ ‘I’- Jaime starts, before his brother interrupts. ‘To think you’re actually proud of being the son of a whore!’ Jaime’s hand cuts through the air, though he restrains himself with difficulty from striking Tyrion. ‘The sole reason I do not strike you down where you stand is because you are her blood as much as I. Dare try once more, and I shall not hesitate.’ He raises his head high. ‘I remain my mother’s son till the end of my days.’ He takes her arm. ‘I ask the honour of your company, my Lady,’ he requests formally.

[crowncost]

࣪𓏲ּ  ֶָ  𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗  ⁝         leo suter,  30,  cis man,  he / him.    announcing  the  arrival  of  RHAEGAR  of  house  TARGARYEN,  the  LORD  of  CASTAMERE.  whispers  among  the  court  name  them  to  be  both  placid  and  hedonistic  in  disposition,  and  those  closest  to  them  speak  to  their  interests  in  sword fighting.  if  we  bards  could  compose  a  song  for  them,  it  might  tell  stories  of  a  knight  disguised  as  a  pious  lord,  blood  dripping  from  bruised  knuckles,  boredom  in  the  life  of  court.  the  seven  whisper  to  their  most  devout  queen  as  she  sleeps,  making  her  question  where  their  loyalties  truly  lie.  are  they  right  to  whisper?  for  their  loyalties  truly  lie  with  THE  TARGARYENS. 

# basic information.

official  name:  rhaegar targaryen.  nicknames:  none.  noble  title:  lord of castamere.  date  of  birth:  july 30th.  age:  thirty.  birthplace:  castamere.  home:  castamere.  nationality:  westerosi.  gender:  cis man.  pronouns:  he and him.  orientation:  bisexual biromantic.  monikers:  the butcher.  languages:  high valyrian, low valyrian, common tongue.  accent:  westerosi.

# physical information.

faceclaim:  leo suter.  ethnicity:  valryian and andal.  hair:  silvery white.  eyes:  pale purple.  height:  six feet, four inches.  build:  broad, strong.  scent:  leather and blood.  dominant  hand:  ambidextrous, leans on left.  allergies:  none.  scars:  various covering his body from tourneys and training most prominent above left eye.  distinguishing  features:  scar above left eye, crooked nose from being broken often.  clothing  style:  simple that allows for a lot of movement, always has a sword.

# personality.

label:   the catalyst.   mbti:   isfj.   enneagram:   the investigator.   element:   earth.   star   sign:   leo.   temperament:   choleric.   character   inspirations:   jaime lannister, frank castle, jax teller.   deadly   sin:   wrath.   heavenly   virtue:   patience.   godly   parent:   ares.

# drives.

hobbies:  swordfighting, training, tourneys, riding.  religion:  the old gods.  alliance:  the targaryens.  personal goals:  be at peace.  would they choose family or power?  rhaegar would choose family.

# familial ties.

parent one:  lucerys targaryen.  relationship:  father.  parent two:  alys targaryen nee marbrand. relationship:  mother.  sibling:  aerion targaryen. relationship:  brother.  sibling:  maesella targaryen. relationship:  sister.  sibling:  margaery targaryen. relationship:  sister. 

  narrative...

in a long line of siblings, rhaegar pursued interests that weren't relevant to politics. with extremely capable siblings above him he looked to swords, knighthood to grant his glory and rid him of boredom of being another spare. he became promising quickly in his pursuits, training with knights that went on to be prominent in both tourney and combat though his choice of preferring combat than tourney came easy. nicknamed the butcher, silent as he crept and cut down opponents with a reputation for being ruthless in all facets. quiet, shy even, yet deadly.

a tourney left a lasting injury that pulled his shoulder, hindering certain movements that yielded to less of a fierceness. this injury forced rhaegar into recovery where he has been since ; steady and quiet presence that watches yet doesn't act.

# wanted  connections.

friends:  platonic.

rhaegar is quiet around people that he doesn't know. these people managed to break through and he now is able to call them friends. could be other knights, lords in the same area, etc. - pearse sunglass, dovasary hightower

flings:  romantic / platonic.

rhaegar is good for no strings attached fun. could've developed something friendly or just been for a night, but it doesn't go past that. - sylaisha greyjoy

loved ones:  romantic.

open to one person ; if rhaegar ever thought about getting married it would be to either one of these two people. he loves them, would kill for them without hesitation, and defends them to the highest degree. would prefer one masc and one femme, but open to different ! - one taken by baela velaryon

[morningstar-chronicles]

my crossover DR bio :D

name: hale valentin morgenstern

species: nephilim-demigod-witch

age (as of when i first shift): 15

birthday: july 25th, 2005 (leo).

gender + pronouns: bigender, non-binary, genderfluid. they/them, she/her, she/they, she/he, or they/he depending on the day.

personality: pretty chill and easygoing, funny without trying that hard, come and go as i please, care about my friends a lot and i'm very lovable in return.

sexuality: bisexual, ambiamorous.

ethnicity: chinese-dutch.

nationality: canadian.

languages i speak: english (first language), french (fluent), latin (fluent), greek (fluent), asl (fluent), spanish (fluent), mandarin (broken), cantonese (learning).

blood type: o-

hobbies: painting, reading, sketching, playing music.

skills: judo, jiu jitsu, muay thai, swordfighting, knife-throwing, shuriken-throwing, axe-wielding, fencing, archery, painting, sketching, fast-reading, advanced reading comprehension, perfect balance, cooking, baking, food prep, healing magic, potions magic, illusions magic, plant magic, abominations magic, control over all powers that i have

[demifiendrsa]

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed – Story Trailer

Japanese version

Background music sample: “New Battle!!!”

Xenoblade Chronicles 3‘s final downloadable content, “Expansion Pass Vol. 4: Future Redeemed,” will launch on April 25, 2023.

Overview

Set before the events of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 game, players join a cast of new and familiar characters in an original story scenario that connects all three installments in the Xenoblade Chronicles series. “Future Redeemed” also features new battle mechanics, such as Unity Combo, where two characters can attack in unison.

Additionally, the Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo figures will be released on Friday, July 21. By scanning the Pyra amiibo in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, players can change the appearance of the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class to match Pyra’s Aegis Sword. When scanning the Mythra amiibo in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class will match Mythra’s Aegis Sword. The Aegis sword weapon skins can be used by all players after meeting a condition with a Patch that will be released in the future. Finally, new Noah and Mio amiibo figures have been announced. Please stay tuned for more information in the future.

In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Aionios is the backdrop to an endless conflict between two opposing nations: Keves and Agnus. Through a chance encounter, a group of six soldiers hailing from both rival nations resolve to put aside their differences and work together to expose a new threat – far greater than that of their ceaseless battle. Players can join Noah, Mio and their friends as they traverse epic landscapes, battle ferocious creatures and fight to break the never-ending cycle of violence that binds their homelands.

Like in previous Xenoblade Chronicles games, battles start by facing enemies directly in the field. Players can control Noah’s party of six and meet additional characters during the adventure who can join the party as support characters. Each fighter has their own role in battle, which allows for diverse strategies. Their class influences how characters battle, and they can harness powerful abilities, called Arts, to strive for victory. Each of the specific tag-team pairs in the party can also make use of the Interlink system and combine into a giant form called Ouroboros.

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Image ID: an orange graphic featuring the cover of THE REMARKABLE RETIREMENT OF EDNA FISHER by E.M. Anderson. The text reads:

What Would Your Life Be like in the World of THE REMARKABLE RETIREMENT OF EDNA FISHER

SHIRT COLOR

RED PLAYED BINGO

ORANGE ENCHANTED FLYING CARPETS

YELLOW PRACTICED SWORDFIGHTING

GREEN SEARCHED FOR MAGICAL OBJECTS

BLUE BECAME A KNIGHT

PURPLE STUDIED MAGIC

BLACK TAMED DRAGON

WHITE TOURED A SCHOOL OF GALLANTRY

GREY LEARNED TO KNIT

BROWN VISITED A MAGICAL MARKET

MULTI BAKED ENCHANTED COOKIES

WITH

BIRTH MONTH

JANUARY KIERNAN

FEBRUARY THEOBALD

MARCH AMIR

APRIL METHODIUS

MAY REDWAY

JUNE SHIRA

JULY CLEM

AUGUST BENJAMIN

SEPTEMBER JEANINE

OCTOBER MONICA

NOVEMBER EDNA

DECEMBER JADA

BECAUSE

SUN SIGN

ARIES SOMEONE SAID YOU COULDN'T

TAURUS BINGO IS BORING

GEMINI YOU WERE ANGRY

CANCER THERE WAS A DRAGON ATTACK

LEO JEANINE SAID YOU HAD TO

VIRGO YOU DEFINITELY DIDN'T START A FIRE

LIBRA YOU WANTED REVENGE

SCORPIO YOU WERE BORED

SAGITTARIUS SOMEONE TURNED YOUR SWORD INTO A RING

CAPRICORN YOU WERE HIDING FROM JEANINE

AQUARIUS SOMEONE STOLE THE SWORD OF DESTINY

PISCES YOU'RE THE CHEERY ONE

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{ mackenyu , 27 , cis man , he/him } we are so glad to see you safe, emperor kaito toshiko of japan ! it’s dangerous out in the world these days , but i hear that you are resilient and valiant enough to handle it. just don’t let your insecurity bring you down. stay on your guard , because with your secret being at risk for exposure , you wouldn’t want everyone to find out you've been suffering from ptsd since the reckoning and the war.

basic information.

full name: kaito toshiko. nickname: kai ( family and close friends only ). name meaning: ocean , sea , sour , fly. age: twenty-seven. date of birth: july 8th. astrological sign: cancer. gender & pronouns: cis man , he / him. orientation: heteroromantic , heterosexual. spoken languages: japanese , mandarin , korean , english , thai , some filipino , some hindi , knows bits and pieces of a few other languages. title: emperor of japan. martial status: betrothed to sultana dilara abdul.

personality.

positive: resilient ,  valiant ,  driven ,  empathetic , truehearted. negative: insecure ,  reserved ,  obstinate , self-critical , guarded. moral alignment: neutral good. temperament: melancholic. mbti: infj  -  the  advocate. enneagram: 2w1 , the companion. hobbies: swordfighting - particularly nitōjutsu , hawking.

familial ties.

father: the late emperor of japan. mother: the late empress of japan. siblings: none. extended family: suzume sō-toshiko , cousin. a handful of other cousins. pets: two akitas , sora and haru.

history.

the firstborn was not supposed to be the last born. the emperor and empress, after struggling to have a child, viewed kaito's birth as a sign that the tides were turning; their empire would be blessed in the coming years. however, years would continue passing and despite the royal couple trying, there would be no other children, no spare; the entire future of the toshiko dynasty would remain kai's alone.

the emperor and empress doted upon their only child, often sending away the court lady tasked with watching over him so they could do so themself. some of kaito's earliest memories were sitting with his father in meetings with court officials and walking in the gardens with his mother and her ladies. whatever he needed or wanted, his parents ensured he had it, inviting the best scholars from around the world to the imperial palace to tutor him in all subjects. they were, understandably, extremely protective as well. however, he wasn't confined to the royal palace. on the rare occasions he got sick, no matter how minor, they'd hover. however, kaito wasn't confined to the royal palace, allowed to venture beyond its walls so long as he was accompanied by guards, who were a staple around the heir even in the palace. it was a clear order that all in the imperial palace must prioritize above all else: nothing could happen to kaito.

under different circumstances, being spoiled as he was might've altered his demeanor but japan never existed without clouds hovering overhead, a fact kaito learned quickly from shadowing his father. how could he selfishly focus on himself when the people were in need? he prioritized making frequent visits to the people, albeit always accompanied by guards, and speaking with them, which eventually led to working alongside them, particularly in times of trouble. when famine struck, kaito helped the local officials hand out rations and worked alongside farmers to devise new plans for crops. when they were attacked, kaito fought on the frontlines. illness proved more difficult, the sole time his parents refused to let him leave the palace but it didn't stop kaito from doing what he could in kyoto to help.

he joined the military as soon as he was old enough, rising up the ranks quickly and gaining the respect of the other soldiers. it was the one time in his entire life where he didn't feel like the imperial heir; he was only kaito, a soldier like the one beside him - so long as he ignored the sworn guard constantly shadowing him. for the most part people did once they realized kaito wouldn't reprimand them for forgetting his title

kaito balanced his time between the army and the imperial palace for a few years but eventually imperial duties took precedent, and he returned to the palace full time. there he resumed his role as his father's shadow. where the emperor went, so too did kaito, learning through observations, taking on more responsibilities himself, and gradually voicing his own strategies, evne if they didn't align with his father's initial judgements. he was quiet, a man of few words, but he still proved himself capable more and more with each day.

no amount of preparation could've prepared him for the sudden loss of not one but both of his parents overnight. in an instance his entire world shifted. the title of emperor bestowed upon him many, many years before he thought it would. kaito secretly didn't feel ready. the murderer hadn't only robbed him of his parents but the two people who he could rely on without question, who possessed a wealth of information born from experience. but the fate of japan rested in his hands, which meant he couldn't show any weakness. he wouldn't. they might be gone from this world, but his parents were still watching over him, and he would make them proud.

arc o1.

kaito arrived at lal qila wearing emperor robes that still felt too big but determined to prove himself in spite of his immense grief. as initial tensions swept through the palace following the memoriam ball, he maintained a low profile, containing his personal dislike over how the sharmas chose to "honor" the fallen, and focused on helping the investigation where he could, getting to know the abdul sultana his late father had been considering betrothing him to, and strengthening his friendship with the german monarch, who kaito's father and now kaito had been secretly funding.

all the progress he'd made was threatened when secrets were spilled, revealing the german-japan alliance and with it, japan's mistrust of china. questions surrounding the abduls and their involvement in the murders also made kaito more hesitant to move forward with his betrothal to dilara. despite the growing mistrust, he did extend asylum to the newly exiled princess kai-ming of china, in part hoping it would dissuade any retaliation from china.

timeskip.

despite japan escaping the reckoning unharmed, with the exception of a personal betrayal when he learned that his closest friend had secretly been carrying on a relationship with a chinese army captain and kaito beginning to battle with frequent nightmares, he knew it was only a matter of time before someone, china his mind would whisper, would strike. secretly, the emperor focused on building up japan's armed forces, both military and naval, refusing to be caught unprepared. a decision that paid off when chinese ships were spotted on the horizon. the war all in japan had been anticipating for years had finally arrived.

only japan didn't stand alone or afraid. with their german allies ( who japan was still providing finances to ) supporting them, the nation rallied under kaito's rule and fought back against the larger empire, proving it was not a kingdom's size but it's heart and will that won the day. kaito fought alongside his people during the war, and while he escaped unharmed physically, his mind did not. the horrors of the recent months came to a crescendo. the young emperor began experiencing more severe symptoms of ptsd, but carefully hid it away. japan was finally being looked upon as a respectable nation, he would not let his own weakness shatter that image.

kaito arrives in ethiopia eager for peace and to further show japan's strength and gain other foreign allies. he also intends to formally announce his betrothal to dilara abdul, who had rushed to his side when the war had broken out and remained there throughout it, offering both council and comfort. his mind might still be healing but for the first time in a while, kaito has begun remembering what happiness might feel like. he only hopes it lasts.

headcanons.

kaito is a quiet person in general but particularly around people he doesn't know well. very much someone who prefers to listen and observe before speaking. some might misinterpret his reserved nature as meloncholic, and recently it is true, while others recognize the quiet confidence the emperor possess. around those he's close to, however, he becomes more animated and social.

has a huge heart. once kaito cares for someone, he cares for them deeply but there are few he cares for more than the people of japan. his biggest goal is to be a good emperor for his people, which is why through the years he's prioritized working alongside them rather than shutting himself away as if he's some god or figurehead.

unbeknownst to kaito, the japanese people have given him the monikor of 黄金竜 ( golden dragon ) due to his character.

considered one of the, if not the, best fighter in japan. he's trained since the day he was given his first wooden sword and his skills only grew over time, particularly during his time in the army. the late rulers brought top swordsmen and swordswomen to train him in the art of fighting. while he can wield a variety of weapons, his weapon of choice is the katana. over the years, kaito began specializing in fighting with two swords; one of the ones he wields was passed down to him by his father.

traveled frequently prior to becoming emperor. mainly for diplomatic visits with his father but occasionally on his own too.

the proud owner of two akitas, a boy and a girl. the dog breed has always been a staple of the imperial family - a sign of their nobility. kaito was given his first dog to raise when he was young. when that one passed of old age, he began raising one of two he currently owns. a year later, he brought home the second one. they are now four and three years old respectively. kaito adores them and they are very protective of him, often staying nearby .

his battle with his insecurity is mainly fueled by the sudden loss of his parents. he always admired his father, appreciated his guidance, and felt like there was much more to learn from him before he became emperor himself. now he cannot. deep down he knows he can be the emperor japan needs but quieting the doubts are easier said than done.