What sort of power does the Untitled MC have?
The Aetherian Royal Family, like most Royal Families within that world, are gifted by the blood that flows through their veins— in the Aetherian Royal Family’s case it gifts their members with elemental magic (specified to each member).
Elarin, the eldest brother, has been gifted with air magic. Kalyn, the MCs twin, has been gifted with fire magic. Isadora, the youngest heir, has been gifted (or will be) with earth/nature magic.
And the MC has been gifted with light magic.
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Some spins on the "mostly male team with a token woman" trope:
The woman is trans and stayed in her old circle of bros even after transition
The woman is the only one in her circle of "girls" who didn't turn out to be a trans man
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I think so many people are so deeply alienated from themselves that they have no clue how to exercise their free will and autonomy. For some, this alienation runs so deep that they are afraid of their own autonomy and humanity. It is completely understandable why one would have those feelings, but it can be worrisome.
I want to help others who feel this way, so here are small things I have done to exercise my free will:
Add "guilty pleasure" songs to playlists and actually listen to them (I have a ton of late 1990s-early 2000s music I listen to now proudly that I never listened to in the past out of shame)
Getting the décor item, bath set, bed spread, ect. in the patterns you like, even if it's "childish" (I got a dinosaur-themed wastebasket from the kids' décor section and I adore it)
Taking a new route to get to a place you go to often
Eat dessert first
Celebrate well, and often
Collect things that are "odd" or don't seem like an "acceptable" thing to collect (somebody on my "for you" page collects dandelion crayola crayons and it was so cool!!!!!!)
Incorporate one new piece in an outfit you wear frequently (e.g., a new chain, a necklace, ribbons, bracelets, ect.). Challenge yourself to add onto the outfits if you feel up for it.
Sing along to songs without worrying that you sound "good" or your intonation is completely accurate
Read a book from a genre you weren't allowed to read as a kid (comics, thrillers, mysteries, anything!)
Walk without having a specific destination or goal
Pick up a new craft without expecting yourself to master it or to ever be "good" enough. Get your hands messy.
I don't want to shame anybody for not feeling as though they have free will or that they are exempt from exercising it. However, I wanted to give ideas so that you might read this list and find your own ways to express your intrinsic autonomy and will. You deserve to be a person, to feel alive, not just living. That is what our lives are for.
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Can you give us a more detailed description of the Untited IF ROs? Only if you have one for them.
Astorian/Astoria: Black hair, that has an almost iridescent quality similar to that of a raven’s wing, falls to just beneath Astorian’s ears and just a bit over Astoria’s shoulders. A tanned complexion, that has a warm undertone, bringing out the brightness of their gray eyes. They have a toned physique from years of training.
William/Wilhelmina: Dark brown hair, with subtle highlights of auburn and gold, is cut short— while still retaining the strands natural curls. Light brown skin, that’s dotted by a few scars, brings out the brilliance of their blue gaze. They have a muscular/athletic physique from their time within the Holy Order training to be where they are now.
Gabriel/Gabrielle: White hair, that’s reminiscent of freshly fallen snow, brings out the golden-brown of their complexion, falling to Gabriel’s shoulders and just over Gabrielle’s shoulder blades. Amber eyes, that sparkle underneath any light, are filled with a boundless sense of keen intellect. They have a slender, almost wiry, physique that hums with the power hidden beneath the surface.
Ilyran/Ilyria: Hair the color of the finest spun gold, or liquid sunlight, falls to Ilyran’s shoulders and to Ilyria’s mid-back. The fairness of their complexion offsetting the almost luminous quality of their green eyes. They have a lean build. Of course, that’s what the Old Texts the cult has depicts them appearing to be— most of it mere speculation… It’s been quite some time since they have actually appeared that way.
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my top bit of advice going into the new year: compliment people. especially strangers. literally everyone you interact with if you can. when you buy coffee in the morning compliment the barista's tattoos. when you're chatting with a coworker tell them that by the way you like their outfit. always find something they've chosen to do on purpose. nail polish, jewellery, tattoos, hair colour/style, statement accessory, outfit, etc are all good bets. things people hope will be noticed. things that aren't too personal so it doesn't make them uncomfortable (eg probably not their physical features). i've gotten into the habit of scanning everyone i talk to for something about them that i think is cool so i can tell them. it's a great habit because it makes me notice people and realise just how many neat little details there are in people's presentation of themselves that might pass me by if i wasn't paying attention. and it brings out so much joy. you'd be surprised how much it disarms people to receive an unexpected compliment from someone they don't know. it is the most sincere smile you will see all day long. it feels nice to make people happy but it also means you win the social interaction. establish dominance by complimenting a stranger's earrings and disappearing into the fog
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