#kareem / red dagger

[themarysuep]

Iman with Sana Amanat, Sabir Pirzada and the Ms Marvel cast at her signing!!

[phierie]

in every fandom there comes a time when you have to ask yourself, ok but what classes would these characters be if they were in D&D

overlong headcanons/design notes under the cut:

I based this AU off my rudimentary knowledge of D&D and it’s classes, but I’m taking creative liberties and it can be thought of as just a general fantasy rpg-style thing. Ended up being a mix match of comics and MCU but it’s an AU so hey it’s fine right lol

KAMALA - Sorcerer/Monk

Arguably one of the hardest to actually decide a class for?? I’m imagining her powers here as more akin to those she has in the MCU show; they’re something innate to her, passed down through her bloodline (and possibly unlocked by some event or heirloom as in the case of the TV show). I think the way she fights would be something closer to a monk, though? After awakening her powers, she journeys around helping people in the same way as she becomes Ms Marvel, both on her own and with the party. 

Kamala’s design is based pretty much entirely off the Mystic Marvel design (originally I believe from Champions, also in the Avengers game)! I saw this design and my brain instantly went brrrr because it basically combines my two fave marvel heroes (Dr Strange and Kamala)!! I changed a few parts of the design, and simplified the shirt a bit. I think it suits Kamala well for a fantasy AU - even in the main comics she wears an outfit that’s comfy and easy to move in!

NAKIA- Sorcerer/Cleric

Since Nakia is the only sensible one here, it made sense for her to be the (begrudging, probably) healer. I think it suits her personality well too though! I’m imagining here that her powers are innate (like a sorcerer), but she just uses healing magic the most (like a cleric). More similar perhaps to something like the cleric class in Fire Emblem Awakening, where clerics are often religious but their powers aren’t something directly conferred by the gods. 

Nakia’s design is based entirely off of her Storm Sage look in Ms Marvel (2015) #38 (aka the one where the gang gets isekai’d) Once again simplified it a little and softened some of the shapes (since it’s more of a villain look in the comic, but she’s obvs a good guy here) 

BRUNO - Wizard/Artificer

Bruno’s outfit is also partly inspired by #38 (esp for colour scheme), but I mainly just did my own thing for what I thought he should look like in a fantasy AU ahahah. Gave him a long coat because if there’s one thing I love more than wizards, it’s wizards with long coats lmao

To me the D&D wizard class is much more the ‘study and research’ side of magic so it think it works well for the scientifically inclined Bruno. The thirst for knowledge and hubris (all the benchmarks of a good wizard character, really) are also very fitting for him, I think..!!

He’s a natural prodigy of magic and manages to get accepted to a prestigious and exclusive magic school but is kicked out after The Accident. Leaves to find somewhere else that’s willing to teach him since he can’t accept the idea of not learning magic. Meets Kwezi and the rest plays out much as it does in the comics

His prosthetics are powered with some kind of Magical Rock (call it a magic substitute for vibranium), and made by Kwezi. I’m undecided whether they’re grafted onto his arm/leg or it’s a whole Full Metal Alchemist situation but maybe a bit of both? The arm also acts as a conduit of sorts for casting his own magic (hence where the artificer class comes in). As he makes all sorts of stuff for Kamala in the comics/show I think him having the ability to craft magical items also fits well. Probably learns that magic from Kwezi. Which brings us to...

KWEZI - Artificer

Another magical prodigy, but I see Kwezi as more of a support type to Bruno’s spellcaster. The embodiment of chaotic good. I think he’d be mainly a crafter of magical items (sort of like Olruggio in Witch Hat Atelier?) 

His background in this AU is the same as in the comics, and him and Bruno go adventuring a bit themselves before joining up with Kamala and co eventually. I think he’d be pretty sheltered when it comes to travelling outside fantasy-Wakanda, especially compared to Bruno, so hijinks ensue. (Side note, but I absolutely adore that contrast when it comes to Kwezi & Bruno’s dynamic, I’m so in love with them both)

The green cloak-wrap is inspired by his formal outfit in Ms Marvel (2015) #30, and the harem pants are from #29. I think comfy, practical clothes suit Kwezi, and I like that the colour scheme for him is a nice contrast with Bruno! 

KAREEM - Rogue

Probably the easiest class to decide on because really what else could it be?? I’m undecided on whether Kareem should have his origin from the MCU show or the comics for this AU - personally I prefer comics but I do think a secret society sort of thing would work well for a fantasy AU so I’m leaning a bit more towards that perhaps.

His design is a mix of MCU, comics and my own take on it to make it a little more fantasy/rogue-like.  

KAMRAN - Sorcerer

Probably the only one here (except maybe Kareem) who’s primarily based off his MCU appearance rather than the comics. I see him as being initially a bit more of a bad guy than in the show though, a sort of misguided villain who eventually ends up joining the party (see: Zuko in ATLA)

He’s grown up with the Clandestines (probably some kind of cult here) and he generally believes in their mission, so it takes a little more for him to turn on them. As a sorcerer his powers manifest suddenly and he doesn’t understand how to control them at first. The Clandestines probably want him to use his powers to their ends, and that, along with run-ins with Kamala gets him questioning whether he should continue to follow them or turn away from the only family he’s ever known...

Kamran’s design was probably the hardest to figure out, since he only really has appearances in regular clothes, and no canon alternate designs to work off of (like Nakia/Bruno/Zoe). In the end I was thinking of the Clandestines and what they might wear in such a setting? The blue colour scheme is based off the jacket he wears in ep 6 (probably his most iconic MCU look) and also his coat/scarf look in Ms Marvel (2014) #13. I don’t think I captured Kamran’s likeness very well here but his outfit actually turned out to be one of my faves, so swings and roundabouts hahah

ZOE - Fighter

I’m imagining Zoe in this AU is the daughter of some lowly noble family (a big shot in the town that her and the gang are from, not so much elsewhere). After a run in with some bandits where she’s saved by Kamala, she resolves that she needs to get stronger. Not the strongest nor the most skillful fighter, but she’s trying her best!!

Zoe’s design is inspired by her fantasy look in #38 (the pink tunic in particular), but I changed and added some details to it. Her cloak I swapped out for the pink scarf, as inspired by her stint as Ms Marvel!

BECKY - Paladin-->Warlock & JOSH - ???

The actual bad guys of this AU ahahah. I’m imagining here that the events of Civil War II play out pretty much the same in this AU as in the comics. Becky starts out as a paladin with generally good intentions, but when she crosses a line she gets disowned (is that the right word?? probably not) by her god. Unable to deal with it, she turns instead to darker powers, making a pact and becoming a warlock. 

I haven’t really thought about what class Josh would be... maybe a fighter as well (to match Zoe?), but I’m imagining him as a sort of mysterious Black Knight type figure, hence the you haven’t unlocked this character yet question marks lmao

Their designs are based entirely off their lockdown/discord appearances, just adapted into fantasy-armour style. I think the designs carried over really well, actually (definitely helped by the excellent colour schemes!)

And there you have it LOL I have no idea if I’m gonna do anything more with this AU but just wanted to share the brainrot, so if you got this far THANKS..... any thoughts/suggestions for other characters I should add are always welcome!!

[minced-meat-daggers]

Hi, my name is Jemma! Kamala Khan told me I should come by and say hello so…hello!!!!!!!!

@jemma-fitz-simmons

Ah yes, the wonderful Ms. Simmons. Kamala speaks very highly of you. It's a pleasure!

[whats-a-terrarium]

Bruno: The moon looks beautiful, doesn’t it?

Kareem: It does. But you know what’s more beautiful?

Both, in unison: Kamala.

[shrinkthisviolet]

Ship: Kamala Khan/Kareem (Ms. Marvel)

Karmala my beloveds!! The devotion!! The red scarf!! Years-long friends to married arc Disney I beg you 💞💞

(For clarification, Muslims don’t really date, they get married! Which ofc Karmala would do as adults)

Also, the reason I didn’t color in “brb gotta go through their whole ship tag” is that unfortunately I have, and the ships that Karmala is usually background for…*sighs* (there aren’t enough otp: true fics for them!! And they aren’t even paired with good ships in fics!!)

send a ship and i’ll fill out the bingo!

[marvelous-lights]

Out of character: Here's a list of all the Ms. Marvel roleplay blogs out there so far!

Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel: @marvelous-lights (me!)

Kareem/Red Dagger: @minced-meat-daggers (me, but I would love it if someone made one for Kareem so that I could interact with it!)

Bruno Carrelli: @briancarrelli

Nakia Bahadir: @naks-bahadir

Sarab Zaman/Almajara (my original character): @almajara

Huge thanks to my besties who made Ms. Marvel roleplay blogs when I said that I was lonely! You guys are awesome! Hopefully, we'll have many more Ms. Marvel roleplay blogs on Tumblr!

[mjordan-nba-nhl]

WILT CHAMBERLAIN & KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR Los Angeles Lakers & Milwaukee Bucks, 1970's.

[tvandfilm]

I’m pretty sure a Pakistani goodbye is the opposite of an Irish one. Overstay your welcome and then ask if you could take home food. 

[unicornspwnall]

MS. MARVEL | 1.04 Seeing Red

[shokuto]

Ayoooooo 😭

[themarysuep]

The gang are together this week for Kamala's funeral

[minced-meat-daggers]

Hello, America! I have arrived!

I have a question: what is a Tumblr Sexyman and why are people calling me this?

[shrinkthisviolet]

🥰🤩[Morgan]📖[Bumizumi time travel AU]🎁

🥰 : A fluff WIP snippet

Han scowled. “So much for not having a crush on her, huh, Luke?” “Han,” Luke protested, “it’s not like—!” But Han stormed out too, and Luke sighed. “What are we gonna do with them?” “Lock them in a closet together?” Lucy suggested. “That’s the only way this’ll get resolved, and you know it as well as I do.” “Once things settle down a bit,” Luke said, “then I agree, let’s do it.”

Oh Han 😂 also, I changed the kiss to a hug in ESB, because...imo it gets the same sentiment across without being weird af. Plus, this way, it's easier to believe that Leia's just doing this to make Han jealous—she doesn't actually have feelings for Luke.

🤩 : A WIP snippet about or with dialogue from [Morgan]

“Oh, I don’t know,” Morgan grinned, “I, for one, would love to hear more about it.” Ignoring Barry’s glare, she greeted Felicity with a cheerful, “Hi, Felicity, I’m Morgan. I remember you from trivia night.”

This is in response to Felicity saying "[Barry and I] looked down that [romantic] road and said no thank you" 😂 and Morgan, surrogate little sister that she is, loves having the chance to tease Barry about it.

📖 : A published snippet from [the Bumizumi time travel AU]

“I have nothing to hide,” Bumi promised. “Then tell us who you are,” Sokka said. “The full truth.” Bumi took a deep breath. “Okay. This...this is gonna sound absolutely crazy, but just...bear with me. I’m Katara’s son from the future, and I was sent back 22 years in time.”

I keep meaning to get back to this 😅 one day I'll finish the fic and post the rest of the chapters!

🎁 : Name a published gift fic someone has given you that you love and can't recommend enough (be sure to tag the author. Or if you don't have an AO3 or haven't been gifted a fic, what kind of fic would you like to be gifted?)

thinking about what it'd be like to be yours, by the amazing ohsalamanders! I absolutely adore Karmala (Kareem x Kamala), and it's so nice to have a few fics just about them, portraying how I'd love their relationship to unfold 💞 I highly recommend this to anyone who loved Ms. Marvel and found Kareem and Kamala's banter fun.

(Really I recommend all her fics, they're so good 💞)

[marvelous-lights]

OKAY.

WHICH ONE OF YOU TAUGHT KAREEM THE DUCK SONG?

HE WON'T STOP SINGING IT.

[i-dagger-you]

Kareem hugging, holding and scooping Sloth Baby Kamala to safety

[xanthezhou]

Sometimes, it rains. Floods, even, and it can feel like everything's washed away. But if you give it time... there's always a chance for something to grow in its place.

Ms Marvel & Red Dagger in Love Unlimited Infinity Comic #1-6