#justice for matthias

[forevermmore]

being a character person or a plot person makes such a difference in whether you like a story or not, because i don’t really think i would’ve finished the shadow and bone books — and maybe even the six of crows books — had it not been for the characters. that being said, i’m watching season 2 of shadow and bone and i’m once again absolutely fascinated by every single one of the characters. leigh bardugo had already done a fantastic job in constructing each character so delicately and the adaptation lives up to the spirit of the grishaverse books so well!!!! also i used to be very demanding of book adaptations and understanding some changes are for the better really made the experience so much more enjoyable.

[midnightcrows]

Matthias Nonius, the greatest swordsman of the Ninth, vs the Sleeper

Inprnt store here!

[nostalgicpluto]

what is the best line ever written and why is it “please, my darling inej, treasure of my heart, won’t you do me the honor of acquiring me a new hat?”

[wylanslcve]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN I’LL NEVER SEE KUWEI YUL-BO ON MY SCREEN

[podcastwizard]

there is nothing like finishing season one of shadow and bone at 12:30 am on march 16th, wondering when the next season comes out, refreshing the web page, and the next season popping up. absolute magic.

[bytaylorswift]

calahan being the only one not in costume because he wasn’t in this scene but still being in these photos is making me smile an unhealthy amount

[mattodore]

waking up to paragraphs worth of insight into my friend’s ocs

[thecasualauthor]

I just finished reading the first book of Six of Crows and I'm not okay.

[milosupremacy]

Izaak: king Nikolai why am I tied to a stick

Nikolai: to trigger any explosives the shu might have set for me

Izaak: oh yay I’m a sacrifice

[writtenrpfc]

I fucking love Matthias POVs in the books. Don't you dare say my boy is boring

[umbralstars]

Chapter 2 is out! After nearly loosing his life in the ruins, Rodrigue assesses what happened to him with the help of a few old friends.

[rjnonymous]

Tim drake is kaz brekker. Cassie sandsmark is Nina. Conner Kent can be either Jesper or Matthias. Bart Allen is Wylan. Idk who's inej or Jesper/Matthias or kuwei

[turbulentscrawl]

Social Dynamics in the Manor

I did this for funsies

Leaders

Eli- The peacekeeper. He’s invested in the happiness of all the manor’s inhabitants, and often steps in (uninvited) to mediate issues between them. Secretly, he likes the attention and fulfillment that being needed gives him.

Luchino- One of the more passive “leaders.” He’s of the opinion that most inter-personal issues will sort themselves out with or without his interference, as nature often does. He gives his opinion on things freely, but doesn’t step in with force unless it’s critical.

Orpheus- A wolf in sheep’s clothing, Orpheus plays the role of a Follower to get a more personal understanding of the others. He prefers to lead from behind the scenes, controlling situations through careful leaking of information, or a specified figurehead.

Emily- A natural mother figure, Emily is sought out for comfort and advice as often as she is healing. Her rapport is especially strong with the other women of the manor.

Ada- A bit of a gaslighter, to be honest. Ada is good at convincing people they want the same things she does, be it through words or hypnosis. Her ability to read people is of strong use. She’s a bit more passive, however, and is less likely to see a need to step in for situations that don’t impact Emil.

Alva- Not a natural-born leader by any means, but his previous role in education has made him an experienced one. Alva is perhaps a bit too calm, a bit too slow to react as a leader, but he is nothing if not level-headed and calculating.

Kiegan- She’s been cold-shouldered for too long, and is not willing to be ignored anymore in life. Kiegan takes charge every time she sees an opening.

Phillipe- Has a strong sense of justice, and will always speak up for whatever he views as morally correct (though it should be noted that his morals are warped and prejudiced, and someone other than him is always at fault.) He can be even more pushy than Kiegan, when his heart burns with enough passion for something.

Followers

Andrew- Likes to think he’s a Lone Wolf, but he often feels directionless.

Luca- Will point a horse towards water, but not lead it or try forcing it to drink.

Freddy- Fancies himself a leader, but for all his intelligence and scheming he’s not well-liked enough to have followers. Also, his plans tend to be too…sacrificing.

Florian- As long as he gets his ten seconds of fame every once in a while, he's fine with whatever the atmosphere ends up being. ironically, he occasionally sides with Freddy, just because that man's "strategies" can be such dumpster-fires that it would be easy for Florian to save the day.

Kreacher, Emma, Lucky Guy, Willaim, Helena, Vera, Kevin, Margaretha, Patricia, Murro, Jose, Mike, Demi, Victor, Edgar, Ganji, Anne, Emil, Memory, Joker, Frederick, Lily, Violetta, Smiley ,Leo, Michiko, Wu Chang, Ann, Antonio, Ithaqua, Sangria, Grace

Lone Wolves

Aesop- Sometimes acts as a follower, but he doesn’t usually feel invested in the various issues and drama that comes up.

Norton- Is willing to follow when a situation calls for group cooperation, but he trusts his own judgment over that of most others in the manor.

Naib- Experience has taught him to fend for himself. He looks out for his allies, of course, but a group-mentality is sometimes detrimental to survival.

Alice- She behaves like a Follower for the sake of blending in, but Alice spends every unwatched moment she gets with her own goals and curiosities in the forefront of her mind.

Melly- Solitary and private. Melly makes truces, not allies.

Qi- Believes some emotional distance is the key for maintaining a clear head and fair judgement.

Matthias- A recluse for safety’s sake. He partners more closely with a select view, but does not like to call into crowds.

Jack- Only cares about satiating his own desires, and not the manor’s socio-politics.

Bane- A recluse for his own safety. He’s content with being left alone for the rest of eternity.

Hatsur- He speaks for and enforces the decrees of the Baron, but otherwise doesn’t care for the affairs of the other Hunters and Survivors.

Joseph- What’s the point in trying to obtain peace in hell? At least suffering, he thinks, would sometimes be more interesting.

Burke- He’s only concerned with his inventions, his work, and he picks sides and solutions according to what lets him get back to things the most quickly.

Fool’s Gold- Doesn’t care about anyone else’s problems. He barely cares about his own some days.

[sophiewith7es]

subjects the crows would take for a levels

Kaz - Business, Economics, Law (so he can find its weaknesses and finesse the justice system even though everyone said it won’t help)

Inej - English language, Religious Studies (she’s a well cultured girlie), Geography (Wants to travel the world as well)

Jesper - Film Studies, Geography, Psychology (says he wants to learn why Kaz is they way he is)

Matthias - Religious Studies (Wants to learn more about other religions as his parents never taught him and inej told him it was good) History, PE (was pressured into it by his family)

Wylan - Chemistry (#stem), Physics (#stem), Music (gay) (He was hesitant to take it because his dad was being mean but everyone said he shouldn’t listen to j*n v*n e*k)

Nina - Politics (Zoya said she should so she did) Russian (Multi-lingual queen) Biology (#woman in stem)

[romantichopelessly]

thinking once again about how water connects the crows and is constantly symbolic for change and evolution throughout the duology.

thinking about Nina and Matthias being shipwrecked in the sea, swimming all night for shore where they will change one another’s lives forever. about Inej being stolen from her family and shipped across the sea. about Kaz and Wylan being reborn in the Ketterdam harbor. about Jesper’s mother losing her life to poisoned well water. about the waters chasing Kaz every day of his life. about the rain falling down the incinerator shaft as Inej decides her future. about the river under the sacred ash delivering them to freedom. about Nina describing her new power as an icy river. about Inej finding freedom on the seas bringing justice to slavers. about the tidemakers confronting Kaz and promising that they’ll be keeping an eye on his new life for better or worse. about Matthias, buried in ice.

about how the water hears and understands but the ice does not forgive.

[cirilla-fiona-riannon]

Chevalier's Sequel Chapter 11 Spoilers (Information about Tanzanite, Achroite, and Kogyoku princes)

Translations may not always capture the exact nuances or tone of the original text. Expect grammatical errors.

Chevalier: "First, about Tanzanite. It seems that all their current policies are dictated by the will of their Living God."

Gilbert: "Is the living god Azel Radwan?"

Chevalier: "Yeah. Tanzanite was originally a deeply religious country, but the fervor has been increasing each year due to the man born with the mark of the god."

Chevalier: "Now, the entire population is devout believers, believing in the words of God."

Chevalier: "There's no doubt that Azel has some involvement in this alliance, though the purpose is still unclear."

(What's this? I feel like I know the name Azel even though I shouldn't.)

Gilbert: "I see. And what about Achroite?"

Chevalier: "It was originally a strict rule-of-law state, but recently the prince, a military man, has been actively reforming the laws."

Gilbert: "I know. Matthias Osbrink, right?"

Chevalier: "That's right. He is called the guardian of the law, but his method is said to be a little too meticulous."

Chevalier: "He destroys evil and values justice. That's not necessarily wrong, but there are rumors that some people think he goes too far."

Chevalier: "It's unclear what the connection is to the alliance, but the only unusual thing about Achroite right now is that rumor."

Gilbert: "I see. We can't say much because we don't even know if Matthias is directly involved in the alliance."

Gilbert: "As for Kogyoku, we might have some information, but what about you?"

Chevalier: "As everyone knows, Kogyoku is in a state of disorder, and many forces are struggling day and night for the country's unification."

Chevalier: "Since there is no clear national leader, the focus is on who made the alliance in the first place."

Chevalier: "The forces that have recently gained momentum in Kōgyoku are led by the Second Prince."

Gilbert: "Was it Kagari? I heard he was the second son of the Amagase clan, a royal family in Kōgyoku."

Chevalier: "Yeah. Originally, he belonged to the legitimate royal faction."

Chevalier: "However, for some reason, he defected and is now building his own faction, aiming to unify the country."

Chevalier: "It's possible the royal family formed the alliance to counteract his movement, or the second prince's faction formed it to strengthen their position."

Chevalier: "This is all we know at the moment."

Gilbert: "Fufu, thank you. I learned that the people of Rhodolite are more capable than I thought."

(I heard stories I'd never heard before. I will remember them properly.)

Chevalier: "If we can reach an agreement with you, we will send people not only to those three countries but also to Benitoite and Jade, as they may have some useful information."

Gilbert: "Yeah, it looks like teaming up with you is not a bad idea."

Gilbert clapped his hands with satisfaction and looked at the nobles sitting beside him.

Gilbert: "I want to join forces with Rhodolite, but what about everyone else?"