#sigin-tarag

[elronds-pointy-ears]

This scene was so hot omo  (っ◔◡◔)っ ♡

[whispering-about-the-tmnt]

For the ask thing:

How long have you been writing whump?

What was the first fandom you wrote whump for?

Share one of your favorite whumpy scenes that you have written.

How long have you been writing whump?

I have a hard time actually answering that, because for as long as I have been writing stories, I have been writing about people getting hurt. Yeah, sad... I know. But conflict has to come from somewhere, right? It has at least been since the mid-1980s, though. I remember watching Star Trek at my aunt's house and it was the episode "Specter Of The Gun", where Chekov got "killed". And I, nine years old or so, of course had a crush on Chekov, so I very much wanted to write my own story where he gets hurt, but then managed to rescue himself... so I borrowed my aunt's typewriter and wrote it!

So, I suppose the answer is... four decades, give or take?

What was the first fandom you wrote whump for?

Ah, see, I am not going to go with Star Trek on this, even though that was the first one I wrote. This question is about fandom, and I wasn't in any fandoms way back then (no internet, of course, and I was too young for zines and the like), so I am going to go ahead and say it was TMNT, back in my Stealthy Stories days in the late 1990s. The fic is called Displaced, and I wrote it down in a notebook for my dad several years before posting it online. I am actually in the process of re-editing it and putting it up on AO3. As for the whump factor, poor Donnie doesn't have the best few days in it...

Share one of your favorite whumpy scenes that you have written.

Oh, God... I gotta choose between my children?

Okay, since I got this ask on a TMNT blog, I'll skip scenes from my Hobbit stuff. But if you are interested in them, Collapse has both a bit of physical and a lot of emotional, and The Standing Stone Of The Sigin Tarag, which is unfortunately on permanent hiatus, does a number on Fili both physically and emotionally, as well.... plus Fili has a really, really bad night in And The Water Woke Him.

Where was I? Oh, TMNT. I have a lot, really, but Something Wicked is just loaded with whump, and the chapter I am currently editing is a biggie in that regard... but it is honestly hard for me to pick out one passage. So, in the interest of just getting it done, I'll choose an early one, from chapter four...

Spoiler warning, if you please...

It moved swiftly, grabbing Mike by the side of the neck. This time it didn't squeeze, it lifted him, then brought him down hard, slamming his forehead into the corner of the concrete ledge. Mike saw a flash of light, felt the skin on his brow split; then the thing drew the Turtle's face close to its own, as if scrutinizing its work. It snarled, then lifted him and struck his brow against the concrete once more. Michelangelo's thoughts grew hazy, and the creature pushed him back against the wall on the other side of the tunnel. Mike somehow managed to stay upright on his unsteady legs, leaning back against the curved concrete as his knees weakened below him. Staring at the creature past the blood that was now seeping into his eyes, he straightened up as much as he was able, defiantly locking gazes with the monster, waiting for it to come at him one last time… waiting for it to grab him, to choke him, to tear his flesh… waiting for it to do something… anything… Far away, he heard his brothers hollering again. The creature glanced in their direction, then it slowly turned and lumbered off down the opposite way. Mike watched the thing until it vanished into the shadows, then he took a step towards his brothers' voices; but as soon as his shell left the support of the wall, he stumbled and fell forward, landing face-down in the water. He tried to lift his head, tried to push himself up with his weakened arms so he could raise his face above the surface, but he had no strength left in him, and his lungs were beginning to burn… …Hold your breath… He closed his eyes, trying despite the pain and panic to find some quiet place in his mind, trying to fight back the need for air… …Hold your breath… His brothers were somewhere nearby, their voices were growing closer… they would be there soon… if he could just keep himself from breathing until they got there… until they found him… …Hold your damn breath…

Thanks for the ask!

[elysianarmada]

"The Elf Elrond has invoked the Rite of Sigin-tarag. The Dwarven test of endurance, fashioned by Aule himself. Once we lift our hammers, we shall break the great stones until one of us can break no more. Should the Elf forfeit, he will be banished from all Dwarven lands. Forever! Does the Elf understand?"

— Prince Durin IV, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (01x02: "Adrift") [1 September 2022] dir. J.A. Bayona

[thebeardiswriting]

To Erebor Hear from afar the mountain's call Cries an era lost in fire For the long forgotten hoard Quenched the dwarves’ desire Baruk Khazad! Sigin-tarag Gimil KhazadKhazâd ai-menu Once from the golden halls The mighty rumble of the hammers Echoed deep within the earth For the forgotten hoard And for the solitary mountain We’re declaring our return Dwarves of yore! (The time has come!) Hammers high! (Straight to war!) Hear my words We are returning Claim the throne! (Erebor!) Break the curse! (The mountain calls!) Trust my will We are returning home A raven in the storm, A harbinger of rising cold A tremor in your blood That awakens you in the night When the lights are gone, the axes fall A king is to return Now the time has come, into Middle-Earth we ride For the crown, seven stars ablaze over the night When the lights are gone, the axes fall A king is to return Dwarves of yore! (Sigin-tarag!) Hammers high! (To your will!) Keep the stride We are returning home Open eyes...Shield the thief (Side by side!) Our reward?(The Arkenstone!) What we live for! To the burrow of the beast The dragon’s ire more fierce than fire We have sworn to erase Hammers fell like ringing bells Recall the glory of the dwarves From the hollow halls Hear (Far away) from afar the mountain's call Cries an era lost in fire For the long forgotten hoard Quenched the dwarves’ desire Over the hills There’s a terror awakened We will stand in our father’s halls As the prophecy told

[thisisa-knife]

It’s been a blessed ( almost ) 5 YEARS filled with plenty adventures for my little knife-wielding farm girl. This blog started on a whim, July 2013, when I found an RPG promo and met what are now some of my dearest friends! Since then Maysilee has continued to grow until she finally went indie in 2016. I’ll be honest, this has been the longest story and most detailed character I’ve ever written. Originally, I meant to post this at my next major milestone but my birthday is tomorrow and I felt like spreading the love you have all shown me. Seriously, I’m forever thankful for those who’ve decided to stick around and start trouble with my brain child <33 Here’s to half a decade, and C H E E R S to many more!!!

THE A-1′s SINCE DAY-1′s ( the OG’s. Basically my adopted internet family lol )

@dementedbeautyqueens ( et. @plotjotsandespressoshots / @sincerexsiren / @broken-dancing / @sharpenurdamnknife / @xseen2muchx ), @cara-faye-stewart , @scavengerslikeme (et. @zenofrping / @jordan-ryan-rivers ), @rilesbaker (et. @daryliisms /  @tripmiller / @bycrs ), @ianmcmaster , @nikola-mcmaster ( et. @kingofthesouthside ), @ronanotracey ( et. @queennatbat / @elasticheartsrp / @andrewmaelor ), @kathy-barnett-rp-archive ( et. @emilybrooksrpworld ), @zeba-ahsan ( et. @breakfromthemundane )

MY LOVES ( your friendship and continued shared writing / plotting makes me smile daily )

@daggermxchanic ( et. @da-chraiceann ), @secretsurvivalist , @mnaxiontach , @goneawandering , @shesboundtolose ( et. @beautifullybrokenbrass / @stillcannotfindpeace / @johnnysanamerican / @semperardens ), @anachrxniism ( et. @anarchywithin ), @carolinecrybabyjackson , @thedamnedstragedy, @goodboybadreputation , @idontkillorphans , @goodxaim , 

MY FAVORITES ( those I secretly admire & deserve recognition for their writing / chara’s )

@insomniacsmuses , @pantslessoptimism , @fissarsi , @defibber , @ladoblevida ( et. @darlingsavvy ), @sparkssparkssparks , @sigin-tarag , @dontlikeguns ,  @sxrvivable , @charmingsrisingson , @frxctumpuer , @she-swims-in-my-sea-blog , @thewalkingjada-rp , @executixner , @regretandsass , @thewolfofarmegeddon , @unholyhunter , @noescapc , @selflessdrama , @anxlog-interfxce ,

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[elronds-pointy-ears]

[whispering-about-the-tmnt]

9, 13, 22 please

Whee! Hang on, I have to look up the questions...

Which of your stories has the most whump in it?

Of my TMNT works, nobody is getting out of Something Wicked without getting hurt in some way. Bear in mind, that is still a WIP, though the original was posted two decades ago...

I have other very whumpy stories, like The Standing Stone Of The Sigin Tarag, in which poor Fili is put through the ringer, though that one will never be completed (sorry... when I lost all my drafts for that one, I couldn't bring myself to continue it).

What is the most recent thing you have researched for use in your whumpy writing?

How to give a blood transfusion if you don't have bagged blood. The research was more complicated than that, but that was the gist of it. Also, how to reset a dislocated shoulder.

Do you have any particular songs or playlists that help you get in the mood to write whump?

I have a whole blog dedicated to playlists and fanmixes @whispers-soundtrack-project and there are a lot of songs in there that might fit, but the only song that actually springs to mind at the moment is "In The Woods Somewhere" by Hozier (lyrics here).

Thanks for the asks! That was fun!

[konnfusion]

sigin-tarag replied to your photo: “screencap meme being human s1 + looking down (george sands)”:

Oh George

loveable, big-eared werewolf that he is~ :'3

[madmikequeen]

sigin-tarag replied to your photo:Another? omg omg omg  cannot deal rn

I AM NEW AT PHOTOSHOP AND HAVING FUN TRYING TO IMPROVE OKAY? SO GET USED TO IT! *continues working on manips* sorry they aren’t great. I promise the future ones will be better.

DON'T APOLOGIZE

PHOTOSHOP IS FUN IF YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE AND YOU HAVE EMBRACED IT  <3

[hpouat-blog]

Character Name: Benjamin Skovgaard

Character Year (1-7): Professor of Care of Magical Creatures

Character Age: 31

Blood Status: Half-blood

House: Hufflepuff

Wand type/length: Cedar with unicorn hair core. 13 ½ inches.

Short Bio: Ben was raised fairly sheltered, away from society and it’s influences. His parents owned a small piece of land, hours away from any major city, coming from a long line of werewolves. It had been in the family for many years, his great grandparents buying it to keep themselves safe. Ben managed to escape that fate, his mother thinking better than passing it onto her only son. It made for an interesting childhood and a great tolerance for other beings in the magical world. His sorting into Hufflepuff came as no surprise to anyone who knew the young boy, not with his upbringing and the fierce sense of loyalty that he carried. The information about his family was kept as quiet as possible while at school, though eventually during his fifth year, it was leaked. His housemates, for the most part stuck by him, though many friends in other houses decided that any sort of relationship with the teenager was too risky after that.

Upon graduation, Ben continued to show great interest in the other creatures that occupied the world. Carrying nothing but a beat up notebook and the clothes on his back, he took off to wherever his feet carried him, eager to learn as much as he could while gaining hands on experience. Whoever was willing to give him time, he would sit and learn from.

It came as a surprise when an owl found him while he was traveling through Siberia, Headmaster McGonagall offering him the position of Professor of Care of Magical Creatures. One who was always willing to share and teach tolerance, he took her up on the offer almost immediately.

Read the Rules?: I solemnly swear

ETC: While he himself is not a werewolf, he comes from a long line of them dating back several generations. This can make those who know quite weary of befriending him as he is still close with his family. 

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[konnfusion]

sigin-tarag replied to your post: “sigin-tarag replied to your post:sigin-tarag replied to your...”:

Nope. Not with that show. Ever. Never ever. Also, can we switch gears suddenly and discuss how awesome the dynamic was between those three in your previous Smallville gif set? I love A.C

NEEVVEERRR. Seriously pulls no punches, holy crap.

yES oh my gosh I desperately need teenage/young adult first gen Justice League stuff going on with those guys more often. And Clark just like "lookit the stuff I have to put up with from these amateurs." Arthur definitely needed his own spinoff, oh my gosh.

[chenfordlove]

These were the reasons I was completely hesitant to watch the show in the first place. As much as I love it, I sometimes regret becoming involved because of the mass amounts of idiots/hate/bs that goes on.

I sometimes regret joining the Tumblr side of it. Without Tumblr, I literally never would've known Swan Queen was a thing. I wouldn't be involved in ship wars half the time, and I wouldn't have to deal with Regina apologists. I'm fine with you liking her character, but being an apologist and calling her a sweet baby angel that's done no wrong is a no no.