#org/char study

[soleil-in-the-sky]

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cant believe i missed this, but i don't care. a late opportunity to make underdog!susie and evil!taranza propaganda is still an opportunity. (edit: yeah now i realize it sounds like i hate taranza but that is not the case at all. i like taranza too, its just I'd like to see more of taranza being actually evil during TDX.) (edit 2: ok so this post is kinda... bossy??? honestly even if i don't like when ppl do it, its ok to not like susie or characterize her as evil, or make taranza less evil than he was in tdx, everybody is entitled to their opinion. plus susie's morality isn't really stated so its up to interpretation. plus i might've missed stuff..... i don't feel like rewriting this, so yeah, sorry if this post feels rude or pushy.)

but yeah, It's absolutely susie and taranza. IIRC, Susie was a mole against HWC the whole time (and her still mechanizing people is a mistranslation. the OG JP version of KSA states she betters lives and brings family harmony using science.), while Taranza willingly helped Sectonia take over.

The problem with susie is that, while the OG version of Robobot implies shes been in the company for a short time (saying "i didnt think this opportunity would come so soon" instead "i didnt think this day would come" when stealing the controller), it still doesn't specify just what she thinks about the mechanization project (from what i've seen). She could have been plotting to reset star dream's creations before selling it, but she could of also just not cared. I also feel like her putting up a facade isnt mentioned enough (maybe its more obvious in jp bc she goes from using a formal watashi to a more informal atashi).

Meanwhile, from what I know, there is no indication in the OG version of TDX that Taranza was against helping Sectonia.

I think the reason she is so hated is because 1. HWC is way too similar to real life, and again, her stance on the companys actions is ambiguous, and 2. Mecha Knight... just mecha knight. That's a whole can of worms i dont feel like discussing too much bc i just want to finish this dang post. But my 2 questions for anyone whos knows more/has the time are these:

Is mechanization really as painful as people make it to be? Obviously there's the loss of free will, which sucks, but is that really unforgivable? (and yes, mechanization is reversible, and all of star dream's creations were reversed with its destruction, hopefully including previous planets, which susie may not even have been there for.) Magolor wanted to conquer the galaxy and rule over everyone, and Taranza helped Sectonia take over Floralia too, so what's the difference? But yeah, does mechanization really involve physical pain?

And also, does meta knight really fear susie? Everyone says that because of that one KSA title screen animation, but who says that meta knight flinches because of mecha knight, and not because shes a crazy fangirl? And when she notices DMK and stops to think, who says shes planning to make another mecha knight? Who says shes not thinking because shes just discovered another meta knight? There's also a kirby twitter illustration for hinamatsuri where susie gets to be the hina doll, and meta knight sits next to her as the emperor doll, and merely has a concerned expression, like almost everyone else in the picture, since susie was not expected to be the hina doll.

Ok, i ended up talking about mecha knight a lot more anyway. Im getting tired, lets move onto taranza. People (and honestly, even HAL) keep boiling his personality down to "sad heartbroken boi", and although its true him helping sectonia may have been because of his crush, he is also described in various sources as intelligent, clumsy, and easily lost in thoughts (although that last part may just be him mourning).

Another susie thing: she calls popstarians and jambandrans "uncivilized". Yikes. I think that's just a bad decision from HAL's part. Same thing with Taranza calling "bonjam" a "silly greeting".

I spent all day writing......... bye.. 😴

Please be polite and respectful ^^'

[origami10]

somewhere around 1940s/1950s technology

(electricity yes, cars… communications? asdf)

no plastic! (oil) what fabrics?

SW continent has the fuel resources (gas?)

de facto owns A/C bc they lack fuel resources, need to import

but A/C wants autonomy so start focusing on education, build secret labs to develop alternate fuel sources to escape dependency

lab in narosama and A lake island

whoops big boom

plume goes nw, hits A lake and… man what was Scorch’s town called again (anyway, leñaur region)

A lake lab can’t establish contact * with narosama lab. Send out scouts, radiation poisoning, lockdown (basically). Suicide resource retrieval missions

A population gradually disappears *

C population less affected but kind of stranded?

SW continent not happy their resource colony is dangerous, mostly abandon *

Things happen for 30~…300 years? (idk yet)

Lab has several gens, develops sustainable tech (single person, portable for exploring)

Every so often a scout goes out. Some don’t come back because they like it too much outside. Eventually settlement starts up in A capital, then very slowly branch out one by one (still only a few thousand (~5k) by story?

Since they pop out of nowhere, remaining C population is threatened/hesitant/reluctant to interact, adopt technology

Charismatic leader, royal family

Welcoming immigrants (from C and some from SW) to build population

SW tech hitting the limit on nonrenewable resources. A now far ahead on sustainability, SW wants a piece of it (how do they find out? *)

Some immigrant/people movement (?)

Magec’s family’s been in charge a while

Scorch’s area is people that came over from C a ways back and are slowly absorbing the tech

Flem’s parents moved to C bc… ah hold up

A is strict about teaching trades that ensure the technology can be maintained (not once a done). But less organized school system *

C more organized school?

Ah, the golden hunting period was when SW realized it was safe enough to go back, but A wasn’t strong enough to rule C yet. SW backed Char’s parents’ families?? (wanted leñaur forest)

from there supported loose monarchy

Shea’s dad (younger) in C so made noble, Westric’s dad (older) had already moved to A so missed out (Shea like three mo older than Westric)

is Jecui’s org SW-gov sponsored or do they have another purpose? *

Magec can speak a little of Jecui’s language due to her studies

It’s actually common for A kids to study science but history somewhat less so

Slightly different dialect between A and C bc long separation? A lighter skin bc underground, but now enough movement it’s more diverse (Shea -> darker…? effort to light?) Tech words born in A dialect

Hmmm Flem’s parents moved bc hope of nobility…? idk

so anyway, personal sustainable technology, centralized resources…? *

[collardqueen]

a few cool things in nyc that might help you expand your characters (from a person who is not actually that big of a fan of nyc)

obviously new york is one of the biggest and most diverse cities in the world, but in my explorations of things i might want characters to get involved in i've found some small resources that i wanted to share to expand what your characters could get in to.

check out all the cool orgs you get access to with culture pass! maybe your character works at one, maybe they find an artifact that helps awaken them there. some of these are historical, some are artistic, some are super niche.

in addition, there's a lot of old, old sites in new york that might get overlooked. i think some of these could be fun to have connections to or get involved in.

new york has many academic institutions and some of them get into some pretty specific (and relevant for us) areas of study. barnard has a slavic department, a renaissance and medieval studies program, and an astronomy major. columbia has a center for the study of probably anything you can imagine. there are even specialized high schools your char could have attended or currently work at.

if you're trying to decide where your character should live in the city, there are a billion ethnic enclaves in the city that your character might have been called to.

nearby nature might also be an important part of where your character wants to live–i'm looking at you nymphs, nature spirits, and druids. despite new york being a very cramped (and smelly) place (did i mention i'm not really a fan of nyc) there's more nature than you might think.

[soleil-in-the-sky]

Just gonna quickly link this later post on how magolor epilogue's descriptions essentially confirm this.... Well, probably confirmed but still ridiculously likely.

The Interactions of Marx & Magolor

Some think I’m out of my mind thinking Magolor’s castle (or “Magolor Land”) bears a resemblance to Marx, and even more crazy to think it will lead to an appearance by him in the remake. 

…And maybe they’re right!

But I would just like to see these two who have been hinted at knowing each other for nearly TWELVE YEARS to finally interact on screen together. Canonically. (Not counting Star Allies. Great as it is.)

So, with that in mind, let’s take a look back at all the times Marx and Magolor have canonically (or canon-adjacent) been hinted at knowing each other or otherwise been seen together!

1) Magolor’s “somebody” in the “Return to Dream Land” script

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[heartandsoulfood]

The Gift That Keeps On Giving by Moya

I met Taryn at a friend’s potluck. Taryn made some sausage and apple scones that people could not stop raving about and me, being a strict vegetarian at the time, didn’t eat them. It’s a decision that I still regret to this day. She has never made them again. Taryn and I connected though, quirky Black girls from states people forget about and don’t assume Black people can be from. It was not long after, that I enlisted Taryn’s help to make the food for my 29th birthday party, The Gemini JAM. This epic fete had become an Atlanta institution and I knew that food would set it off in a new way that year. I was living a truly charmed grad school all but dissertation life, living in East Point and renting a very affordable impeccable home owned and previously lived in by queer Black witches. I had money to burn!

Taryn and her then partner Ceci had a tasting with me and I got to sample the food that would be on offer for the party. My palate was delighted and we laughed and drank as we planned the menu. It was through this process that Fixin’s de Amor was born, Taryn and Ceci’s catering company that provided delicious gourmet meals to the movement orgs in Atlanta and beyond in the years that followed. Needless to say, the party was poppin’ and the food phenomenal.  Taryn and I cemented ourselves into a beautiful dynamic of chef and patron and I continue to savor this aspect of our friendship.

Fast forward to the pandemic and my latest venture, Black Feminist Heath Science Studies. I envisioned a COVID safe retreat to set the tone for how this fledgling collective would/could with one another. I immediately thought of Taryn and their food as key ingredients for the recipe’s success. We faced trials and tribulations of biblical proportions but finally got it together to have one of the most delightfully nourishing meals and chef talks I’ve ever experienced.

On the first full day of the retreat, Taryn started us off with a dining experience that I don’t think can ever be matched. With Anita Baker setting the tone, and these deviled eggs that made Whitney cry the first time she had them at the Gemini JAM ten years ago, we were off to an incredible start. A southern style ceviche with corn and lima beans accompanied by a Blackberry Jam and gin cocktail as well as sweet or unsweetened tea with mint set our tastebuds alight. But the piece de resistance was the resurrection of these grilled mushrooms smothered in a sauce that made them taste like little morsels from heaven. Taryn had not made them since my birthday party and as opposed to the handmade tortillas they filled for the JAM, this retreat, they rested atop a grit cake with a tomatillo salsa and charred pineapple to finish it off. I was transported, back to Atlanta, back to the witches’ home.

The flavor of the sweet potatoes and peppers has stayed with me and the fried chicken and greens with smoked turkey legs continue to affirm that my position as a flexitarian is this right one. The 7up Cake that capped off the meal took me back to my Auntie Goldbie’s kitchen just outside Birmingham, Alabama. I had transcended. Time and space transformed through the nourishment of good food, fellowship, and a decade’s long friendship that was aging like a fine wine.

I love bringing folks together and it was a delight to do it again around an incredible meal by the one and only Taryn Jordan. There was a moment when we caught each other’s eye across the table and shared a look of knowing, celebrating the incredible experience we had curated together. That moment is one I will continue to treasure for the decades to come! Can’t wait to do it again! Salud!!!

[crescentreap]

tag drop pt. 1 — org tags, allusions, verses

aesthetic. → ❝ a wolf to those she does not know. ❞ answered. → ❝ in the name of being brave — though it's just another word for being afraid. ❞ char study. → ❝ i thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul. ❞ crack. → ❝ the foolishness in which ... you've fooled! ❞ headcanon. → ❝ maybe one day i will get around to fixing myself too. ❞ ic. → ❝ i will not give up until i see the sun. ❞ memes. → ❝ are you ... robbing me? ❞ music. → ❝ another ticking bomb to bury deep and detonate. ❞ musings. → ❝ truth can be a weapon to fight this world of ill intentions. ❞ ooc. → ❝ sorry i don't want any part of this! good luck! ❞ queue. → ❝ for a hero's strength is measured in her heart. ❞ saved. → ❝ you can't choose what stays and what fades away. ❞ starter call. → ❝ i'm just a symbol to remind you that there's more to see. ❞ visage. → ❝ get back up from the wreckage above and walk right through the fire. ❞

allusion. → ❝ even bad wolves can be good. ❞ ( the big bad wolf. ) allusion. → ❝ i am not there and i do not sleep. ❞ ( grim reaper. ) allusion. → ❝ it wanders ever closer every night. ❞ ( little red riding hood. ) allusion. → ❝ there are chords in the hearts of the most reckless which cannot be touched without emotion. ❞ ( red death. ) allusion. → ❝ this little fairy tale doesn't seem to end well. ❞ ( prince charming. )

verse. → ❝ the wreckage left behind will somehow make me grow. ❞ ( beacon. ) verse. → ❝ i'll learn to breathe deep and make peace with the stars. ❞ ( mistral. ) verse. → ❝ i have promises to keep and miles to go before i sleep. ❞ ( atlas. ) verse. → ❝ tell the world that we're not finished yet. ❞ ( au. ) verse. → ❝ memento mori — remember that we must die. ❞ ( arbiter. ) verse. → ❝ though dust has settled i still smell the ashes. ❞ ( future. ) verse. → ❝ don't weep for me for this will be the labor of my love. ❞ ( gods. ) verse. → ❝ i swear that i'm a good kid who's just had a bad run. ❞ ( halfblood. ) verse. → ❝ is this the price i'm paying for my past mistakes? ❞ ( nier. ) verse. → ❝ we can fight the hurricane and we can win. ❞ ( pacific rim. ) verse. → ❝ and the future will decide if there's a hero buried deep inside. ❞ ( pokemon. ) verse. → ❝ it's your blood that's red like roses. ❞ ( team rose. ) verse. → ❝ you and me are not the same — i am a sinner and you are a saint. ❞ ( twins. ) verse. → ❝ the wolves are at my side but i know their teeth can't bite. ❞ ( werewolf. )

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[soleil-in-the-sky]

Don't get me wrong, I love Elfilin to bits, but I have to agree in terms of development, he has none. I'd like to talk about how I'd improve his character.

I'll specifically be discussing what I would do for an adaptation of KatFL, and not a remake. This is kind of gonna be a headcanon post, since said adaptation would take place in my AU, where the anime is canon.

IIRC, P2 can only be called after Waddle Dee Town is unlocked. This made me think: what if Bandee lived in WDT before it was destroyed, and met Elfilin before Kirby did?

Focusing on Bandee would justify having scenes in WDT before it was destroyed; this could also serve as a better explanation of the plot, and introduction to Elfilin.

Since the anime is canon to this AU, I like to think that maybe the cappies and some of the main cast got abducted as well.

The idea of seeing familiar faces from the anime being forced into SLAVERY is not pleasing, and the notion of them being in danger could also help heighten the stakes.

In a show or comic, there are more than enough opportunities to give Elfilin more personality and importance. He could interact more with Kirby, Bandee, and the other characters.

Moving on to foreshadowing, in addition to having Elfilin be uncomfortable with talking about his past, he could also talk about the history of the levels. For example, he could reminisce when Tropic Woods was just a sapling, and seeing the size of that guy, the audience would go "Good Lord, how old is this kid?"

Okay uh, I wanted to talk about my mirror Elfilin, but I'm kinda tired, so I'll leave it at that. Maybe I'll make talk about him never another time.

More thoughts on Elfilin as a character

I’ve mentioned before that I’m not impressed with Elfilin, and I wanted to further elaborate on what I thought made him a weak character. I might of written nearly 2,000 words about him. Spoilers below the break.

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