#oc: broom

[vivanightcity]

Little bits and shits about Brooms nomad clan.

(Preemptively saying: these are THEIR beliefs. They are meant to have been a group that set out with good intentions but went along the anprim to ecofacism pipeline with culty overtones where they turned their concept of nature into a god in all but name.)

They're old. Like. Arguably one of the older clans. Of course, they weren't so much a nomad clan before larger scale collapse started happening... they were fugitives. Moving around to avoid detection by corps mad their shit got sabotaged.

Cause that's what their origin is. A group of industrial saboteurs against the rapid and horrific destruction of the environment by corporations. Different cells of the same group eventually banding together to become the Tellus clan. Because of this, their founding numbers are an odd mix from a variety of backgrounds, spurred to action by what they were seeing. Absolutely labelled eco terrorists by most.

Their basic core tenant, that simply derived from a distrust of corporate control and overreach in cyberware but snowballed, is: 'No permanent modifications, unless medically necessary'.

(post got long af so it's going under a cut)

The line of medical necessity is an ongoing debate, and the spirit of that belief is often argued. With many seeing things like hairy dye and body paints as being completely fine, whilst others saying they're also against the intent, just because they aren't permanent doesn't mean they aren't also frivolous displays of vanity.

They're actually, largely, real ass chill with queerness, social transition doesn't rely on hrt because medications are hard to come by, but surgical changes are absolutely allowed. Also more likely to see visible disability among their numbers, too, because of the lack of cyberware intervention. Permanent modification to remove, fix, graft, whatever? Fine. Adding cyberware after? No. So wheelchairs, glasses, old school prostheses, lifelong pain relief and management - usually addictive as fuck - because no, fuck you, you can't get augmented joints or bones, live in pain.

Cyberware isn't trusted because it's corporate originating, corporate controlled. There's no guarantee, no real oversight - as far as they're concerned - on what corporations can do with it. Make things obsolete, charge you software fees, claim you don't own parts of your physical body but are simply renting them, take control of the parts of you that you signed away without warning. All on top of being - as they see it - a completely unnecessary pollutant, indicative of the overconsumption and mass manufacturing.

Corps destroyed the world, and they're destroying humanity. They see cyberpsychosis as natures line in the sand. A sign of things to come, that the world is tired of humans destroying everything and corrupting a natural order, it is going to fight back, and it'll start by wiping out all those who gave into chrome consumerism.

Exclusively use jerryrigged solar panels and turbines. If they're ever in a place they don't work, or there's a breakage or failing, the clan will simply do without. Broom spent a fair chunk of his life without routine electrical access. The hum of it in NC drives him nuts.

It's only because of how long they've been around that many even consider them nomads. Although they'd definitely argue against claims they aren't. But, far from moving constantly in temporary camps as they look for work, they move between set semi-permanent seasonal camps where they sit static for up to half a year. So far removed from anyone and everything and their locations are a violently protected secret. Usually they only send a small group ahead a month or so in advance to get things ready, cleaned up, and make sure its safe. If they have any idea it wont be safe to leave it unguarded, they'll leave people behind year round.

No synth food unless it's a literal emergency, like starvation level. A benefit of having the seasonal camps vs being on the road. Allows farming to a better extent, and without having to move heavy set ups or equipment between seasonal camps. Seasonal, faster growing, subsistence farming for veggies. Big on things like potatoes and beans, not so much on grains like wheat or rice. Corn is about as close as they get.

Not trusting any animal they could klep to not be fucked up corpo genetic mess, they've been maintaining numbers of originally wild caught animals like caribou, rabbits and turkeys. Apparently their early numbers tried to keep bison, too, but they were too big to survive the dwindling wild resources at the time, and are likely one of the many species that went extinct - or they exist only in gene banks, zoos and private collections. Im a horse boy at heart so part of me loves the idea that they have some, especially since they could've taken survivors out of the wild, but I also think they're too big and too resource intensive so I dunno.

Hunting is also decently routine. However, they're very careful about when and where they do so, animal numbers only beginning to recover in some places, and still functionally wiped out in others. And enough of their early members were environmental scientists, ecologists, park rangers even, (all of which had seen their work, their industries, decimated in their lifetimes and were pushing back against it) that they had that good knowledge base to begin with. Also foraging. Broom can id you shrooms for fun, food, or a quick death.

Rarely engage with other nomad clans, only going to gatherings when they need to get information, or help, with something they can't do themselves. Quicker to trust other nomads than anyone else, but still not quick. They'd also always help a fellow nomad, and do actively share what they know and have learnt. That help just comes with a big side of proselytizing and guilt trips about chrome, and can easily turn violent if the other party aren't 'good sports' about the zealotry disguised as a nice conversation.

Actually pretty good at that bit when talking to people who haven't been warned not to listen to them (Most nomads born and raised within packs know to stay away). They know how to get their foot in the door. Well. Some do. Some are Garry the Prophet levels of easy to avoid. But those that have that savy, can find an in.

You can't just leave. Any sort of leaving, even if it's to join another clan, or start your own family, is considered becoming raffen. Someone who leaves is raffen. People are kicked out for a variety of reasons, and that excommunication makes them raffen. Regardless of how stupid that might seem to other nomads, where the definition is more one of violence, a lack of code, general untrustworthy-ness even to fellow nomads. It's why Broom considers himself raffen, even if he really isn't.

[flowerhound]

Okay I’ve been simmering on this today but like. We need more representations of fatness and weight gain as signs of healing. So so often in media weight loss is meant to be a sign of becoming healthier or happier and I’m ready to see more of the opposite!

Give me characters who hadn’t had secure access to food in the past having stable food and filling out from finally being able to eat when they’re hungry.

Give me characters who have always felt like they had to adhere to a standard for fear of judgment finally gaining weight as they become more comfortable with themselves and their bodies.

Give me couples getting fatter together because they know they’ll be loved and because life’s too short to worry about dieting and controlling intake all the time.

Give me characters who’ve struggled with disordered eating habits in the past who get progressively chunkier as they recover with the help of people who adore them.

Give me fatness as a sign of comfort. Of health. Of security and recovery and confidence. Give me fatness as a sign of happiness.

[slime-pupp]

Finished gift-commission for @dazzlingflash for the lovely @b0tster of her bun bun! 💫🌕

This was such a fun lil pinup to do! I should draw them more often tbh. 😤🙏

[myokk]

MUGGLE BOOK CLUB🥹💓

Since Clora grew up in a muggle household and Eloise spent 5 years in a muggle finishing school (reading was the only worthwhile part😤) they bond a lot over muggle literature💓💓💓 once a month they choose a book (lots of times repeat their favorites) and meet up for a coffee to discuss the book and gossip😇🥹💓

Clora is yapping a lot in the beginning but towards the end Eloise gets worked up too and they enthusiastically yell at each other about different plot points😇🙏

@choccy-milky 😙😙😙

[frenchfry99]

🎳 cw for spooky behavior?? just a bit??

Faces people know more than names The hair is there and all the brains Your head would mean so much to me.. Your head would mean so much to me!

Muhehehehdhghh silly mans,,,killer!Robbie real?? let's say his brainworm was a juggalo

..what happened to hi hello how are you :|

and mob Robbie doodles because he's just that silly I could not leave him out!

Btw his favorite pony is Pinkie Pie,he told me himself!!

(I wonder which would actually be his favorite though)

Crazed beetle & Dr Stone face belong to : @clownsuu

>:^]

[chipchopclipclop]

have free time so im just drawing a bunch of vinny's and dnd session shenanigans again 😌😌😌

[gotham-accidental-crimelord]

Notice for Gotham Vigilantes

Vigilantes that are allowed near my apartment: -Signal -Spoiler -Oracle -Black Bat/Orphan Vigilantes that I'm unsure about: -Red Robin -Red Hood Vigilantes that will be beaten with a broom upon entering: -Nightwing (He knows what happened and he's on my Shit list) -Batman

[robo-milky]

“Things are all the more beautiful when they end… Fin.”

“I don’t know… I think not having trash can fires should be the bare minimum.”

Completed Grad Cap!!

Hehe- hair reveal ig (low hq)

[emiett]

Been sitting on these a while, but this is the gnome cleric I use for dnd one-shots! Her name’s Sooty Tufts and she chases imps and other small fiends from chimneys. She’s overly friendly, overly enthusiastic, and overly confident. She also, despite being a cleric, is allergic to healing magic.

[krislgfox]

Another DW oc cuz why not :]

(Bru uses she/her pronounce)

Again, no info cuz don't want to make mistakes + I only started to adapt to the game

(And, ye, Bru is half twisted, so she can talk. Also she and Brushy are besties)

[awweshuuks]

OUTSIDERS OC???

WHAT THE FART??

Btw 2 of these are from like April 😔

Don’t jump me 🙁

YYAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA

MEET DIANE EVELYN TAYLOR!!!!!!

SHES AN 18 YEAR OLD SERVER WHO WORKS AT HER GRANDFATHERS FAMILY DINER!!!!!!

She’s so silly :3 PLEASE ASK ABOUT HER CAUSE LIKE I LOVE HER SMMMMM

[vivanightcity]

The bubs!

Ivan Rybakov ~ scout and netrunner - Adiel Miller ~ doll with a boxing side hustle - Didier Travert ~ media by day, media by night.

Cai Fischer ~ Arasaka contract killer and BD star - Lyric ~ mox, engineer, netrunner.

Yash Vala ~ Rockerboy courier - Broomsedge Treadwell ~ neo-luddite nomad raffen merc

Was tagged by: @katsigian (Thank you! :D )

The picrew is HERE

Tagging: I always feel like I'm bothering people to tag them, but for real, if you see this and want to do it, please say I tagged you, I'd love to see!!!

[earthykinous]

A bunch of doodles because I feel silly

[frogkicks]

hiii! if its not too much trouble (and if your requests are still open of course) would my oc Olive suffice? (if not, maybe you could draw uhhhh brad starlight or something idk *cutely flutters eyelashes*)

I was confident going in, but drawing Olive actually stumped me. I lost ALL momentum after the first sketch 💀

I was trying to sketch her riding the broom, but I hated it. Then I tried sketching her holding the umbrella, and I hated that too. Finally, I remembered I was a fluff artist! HOORAY

I really hope I made you happy 🩷 Requests are closed, but I have one more sitting in my inbox!

[charmiespecs]

I did a unique design for my Ixali girl, Rutali! ❤️ Extra lore under the cut!

Rutali is an apprentice under Amber Apple Witch, another ffxiv oc of mine that runs a guild that doubles as both a school for witches, and a loving home for those Gridania often treats as "outcasts"(duskwights, keepers of the moon, ixali, etc.). Rutali is trying to learn to become a witch under her because she admires her generosity, and also because broom-powered flight would be a dream come true for her!

[theraedar]

Finally groovied Lorel’s broomquet birthday card!! 💜💐

Pattern on cape once again by @/azulsartdump!