#zofia shepard

[runningwolf62]

Zofia and Elliot, immediately after being trapped and left to die by their clones: “well, everyone’s answer to ‘would you fuck MY clone’ is definitely gonna be a no after this debacle”

Garrus: “really, THAT’S what you think about now?”

Elliot, taking a deep breath: "It's called coping mechanisms Garrus."

[sparatus]

i keep getting closer and closer to just saying fuck it and replaying the trilogy since i have LE on the series S so. which shepard am i doing whenever i get around to that lads

no option for bad end shepard alexander is a hypothetical ONLY. and no "other option in the replies" you will be subjected to my existing ocs like men (gender neutral)

also ik i say this every time but please don't click the last option it's For Me, whichever of you clowns have been clicking on it you know i can do math right it's not hard any extra votes for the last option i will assume are votes for the option above it so if you're violently opposed to g*rrus well you better pick a different one or wait a week huh

[woman1922]

I am so overwhelmed in receiving this beautiful painting of my beloved Zofia Shepard from @cassiefisherdrake for this year's gift exchange. Her inspiration was my note that "Leaving Earth" from the score is imprinted on my heart, and she completely captured that feeling. What Shepard goes through and sacrifices in the name of the deeply flawed people of the galaxy just destroys me, and then rebuilds me. I spent 2022 recovering from some dark stuff, and picking Mass Effect back up after at least five years really saved me with such reminders — along with this incredible community of people who come together to create collaboratively and support each other. Thank you @cassiefisherdrake for this treasure. I've already found the perfect spot on the shelf above my work station in front of my xbox so I can always see it. Best wishes for 2023 ♥

P.S. Thank you to the great one Harbinger @masseffectholidaycheer for coordinating all of this. It means a lot to a lot of people.

[wardencommanderrodimiss]

Doing a few story missions has really put Zofia’s face through the wringer. Top two are where it started today, bottom are what we’re ending at. The glow’s really kicking back in.

[briarfox13]

Love Yourself Challenge

Thank you @starsandskies​ and @illusivesoul​ <3

Rules: It’s time to love yourselves! Choose your 5 favorite works you created in the past year (fics, art, edits, etc. ) and link them below to reflect on the amazing things you brought into the world. Tag as many writers/artists/etc. as you want (fan or original) so we can spread the love and link each other to awesome works!

1. Zofia Williams-I’m really proud of this one, especially the background, I’m not very good at doing illustrations. But this one actually came out well and just how I envisioned. 

2. Ori and the Will of the Wisps-I don’t normally do fan art that isn't OC based, but these two games changed my life and I love them. 

3. Indigo and Kolyat for @ahealthylionisanonillion​-I have never done  abackground like this, and it’s my second time I’ve drawn a Drell, and you know I love how it came out. 

4. Rennah Shepard for @vorchagirl​-She was an experiment in my new style, and I love both Lena and Rennah. Plus purple is pretty! 

5. Sputnik-I did this for some space art, and I’m really proud that it looks realistic 

[wonder-womans-neko-husband]

Update F/O List

(All depicted as 18+)

Romantic F/O’S

DC comics

- Wonder Woman Ship Name: The warriors fool (hint: i’m the fool)

- Black Canary Ship Name: Benary, my Canary, sing of my love

- Big Barda Ship Name: Benarda, Big heart for me

- Supergirl Ship Name: My superb girl

- Hippolyta Ship Name: Hibenyta, Benyta,

- Catwoman Ship Name: Benselina, Selen, clawed your way to my heart

- Starfire Ship Name: fire of my heart, your my star

- Batgirl Ship Name: my bat

- Harley Quinn Ship Name: Benarley, Benley, Harlen, mischievous romance

- Zatanna Ship Name: Zatannen, Bennana , Betanna, worked your magic on me

- Hawkgirl Ship Name: My darling Hawk

- Giganta Ship Name: Bengal, Giganen

- Huntress Ship Name: My huntress, hunted hearts

- Killer Frost Ship Name: pleasant chills in my heart

- Lady Shiva Ship Name: Beniva

- Talia al Ghul Ship Name: Talia all mine

- Vicki Vale Ship Name: tbb

- Lois Lane Ship Name: tbd

- Lady Blackhawk Ship Name: tbd

 Marvel

- Captain Marvel Ship Name: Captain of my heart, marvelous lovers

- She-Hulk Ship Name: she-mine

- Emma Frost Ship Name: Bemma, Benma

- X-23 Ship Name: BenX-23, Benura (Laura used here)

- Magick Ship Name: Under your spell, Benick

- Mystique Ship Name: Benstique, Mystien

- Black Widow Ship Name: Benidow

- Shuri Ship Name: shuri she is mine

- Gamora Ship Name: Gamoren, Benora

- Amora Ship Name: Amoren

- Scarlet Witch Ship Name: Scarlet kiss

- Spider-gwen Ship Name: She caught my heart

- Black Cat Ship Name: benlicia

- Rogue Ship Name: Benogue, Roben

- Storm Ship Name: brewin’ a storm in my heart

- Thor Ship Name: worthy to hold his hand, Lightning lover

- Valkyrie Ship Name: Benkyrie, Valken

- Sif Ship Name: sifen, Benif

- Hela Ship Name: Benla, Helen

- Silver Sable Ship Name: Benable

- Hawkeye Ship Name: caught my eye, prey to your love

- Captain America Ship Name: Captain of my love

- T'challa Ship Name: Benchalla T'benlla

- Psylocke Ship Name: tbd

- Jean Grey Ship Name: tbd

- Kitty Pryde Ship Name: tbd

- Abigail Brand Ship Name: tbd

 Fate

- Astolfo Ship Name: Benolfo, Astbeno

- Saber Ship Name: Saben, Bener

- Saber Alter Ship Name: Alter bener

- Jeanne Ship Name: Benne,Jeaner

- Jalter Ship Name: Benter,Jalten

- Mordred Ship Name: Mordoren,Bendred

 Zelda

- Link Ship Name: Benk, Linen

- Urbosa Ship Name: Urbosen,Benbosa

- Zelda Ship Name: Zelden, Benda

- Mipha Ship Name: Benpha, Miben

- Shiek Ship Name: Shien, Benek

- Midna Ship Name: Midnen, Bena

 Star Wars

- Ahsoka Tano Ship Name: Ahsoken, Bensoka

- Sabine Wren Ship Name: Sabene, Benine

- Hera Syndulla Ship Name: Heren, benra

- General Grievous Ship Name: four armed hug

- Aayla Secura Ship Name: Aaylen, secura in my heart

- Shaak Ti Ship Name: Shaen, Benti

- Obi-Wan Kenobi Ship Name: only one Kenobi

- Jaina Solo Ship Name: Janen

- Mara Jade Ship Name: Maren, Jaden

- Luke Skywalker Ship Name: Luken Skyben

- Captain Phasma Ship Name: Bensma, Phaben, command my heart

- Padme Amidala Ship Name: Queen of my heart, Bename

- Mon Mothma Ship Name: Mon lovema , Mon lover

- Jyn Erso Ship Name: Jynen, Benyn

- Iden Versio Ship Name: Idenen

- Leia Organa Ship Name: Lenen, Benia

- Cassian Andor Ship Name: Cassien, Benian

- L3-37 Ship Name: L<3-<37

- Wilhuff Tarkin Ship Name: Wilhufen, Benhuff

 Voltron

- Shiro Ship Name: Shirnen, Henri, Beniro

- Allura Ship Name: Alluring Allura

- Pidge/Katie Ship Name: Katien, Benidge

- Axca Ship Name: Benca, Axen

- Krolia Ship Name: Krolien, Benrolia

 Persona

- Tae Takemi Ship Name: Tae Taken my heart!

- Sae Niijima Ship Name: Seanen, Benae

- Sadayo Kawakami Ship Name: Sadayonen, Benyo

- Ann Takamaki Ship name: tbd

- Akira Kusuru Ship Name: tbd

 Mario

- Daisy Ship Name: my flower, my delightful, Dainen

- Peach Ship Name: she’s a peach 💙

- Rosalina Ship Name: Rosalina is my rosey girl

- Pauline Ship Name: 1UP boy & 1UP girl

 Fire Emblem

- Lucina Ship Name: Lucinen,Benina

- Lyn Ship Name: Beyn, Lynen

- Male Robin & Female Robin Ship Name: Robins love

- Male & Female Grima Ship Name: Grimen, Benma

 Bayonetta

- Bayonetta Ship Name: Benyonetta, Babe-o-mine-o, She’s my bit-witch!

 Metroid

- Samus Ship Name: The Hunters Bounty

- Dark Samus Ship Name: Dark lovers, Benus, Samen

 Nier

- 2B Ship Name: 2B URS

- A2 Ship Name: 2 lovers

- Yorha Commander Ship Name: YORmy Commander 💙, Commanded love

 Rainbow Six Siege

- Frost Ship Name: Operation: Loving you , Strategic loving

- Buck Ship Name: Buck of my heart, shoot your love my way

- Ash Ship Name: Ashen

- Thermite Ship Name: TherMINE

- Castle Ship Name: Guard my heart

- Pulse Ship Name: my pulse

- Twitch Ship Name: benitch

- Montagne Ship Name: Benagne

- Rook Ship Name: Benook

- Doc Ship Name: Heal my heart

- Dokkaebi Ship Name: Benbi, Dokken

- Finka Ship Name: I Finka I love you

- Ela Ship Name: Elen, Benla

- Zofia Ship Name: Zofien, Benia

- IQ Ship Name: I think your Qute

- Jager Ship Name: Janer, Janen

- Caveira Ship Name: Caveiren, Benira

- Valkyrie Ship Name: Valkyrien, Benrie

- Vigil Ship Name: Vigilen, Vigilance

- Kaid Ship Name: Kaiden, Benid

- Nomad Ship Name: Nomaden, Benad

- Lion Ship Name: Lionen, Beion

- Hibana Ship Name: Hibena,Benana

 RWBY

- Ruby Rose Ship Name: Ruby lovers, my ruby rose

- Yang Xiao Long Ship Name: Gauntlet Love

- Blake Belladonna Ship Name: Belladonnen

- Weiss Schnee Ship Name: Weissen

- Pyrrha Nikos Ship Name: Pyrrhaen

- Roman Torchwick Ship Name: Romen, Benan

- Winter Schnee Ship Name: My eternal Winter

- Emerald Sustrai Ship Name: Emeralden

- Coco Adel Ship Name: Cocoen, Benco

- Velvet Scarlatina Ship Name: Velvet kisses

- Arslan Altan Ship Name: Arslen

- Nora Valkyrie Ship Name: Noranen

- Cinder Fall Ship Name: fallen for you

- Glynda Goodwitch Ship Name: Benda, Bewitched

 Metal Gear Solid

- The Boss/The Joy Ship Name: joy of mine

- Quiet Ship Name: hushed sweet nothings, Quieten, Benet

- Meryl Silverburgh Ship Name: Meren, Benyl

- Sniper Wolf Ship Name: TARGET: My heart

 Full Metal Alchemist

- Olivier Mira Armstrong Ship Name: Benvier, strong love

- Riza Hawkeye Ship Name: Risa caught my eye

- Izumi Curtis Ship Name: Izubenmi

- Lust Ship Name: lusting after you

- Greed Ship Name: greedy for your love

 Overwatch

- Mercy Ship Name: Bency, Merben

- Pharah Ship Name: Pharen, Benarah

- D.VA Ship Name: D<3.va

- Widowmaker Ship Name: widow no longer, caught my heart

- Sombra Ship Name: Somben

- Ana Ship Name: Anaen, Bena

- Ashe Ship Name: outlawed love

- Mcree Ship Name: fastest heart stealer in the wild west 🔫

- Moira Ship Name: Moira O'mine

- Mei Ship Name: Mei cutie, Benei

- Zarya Ship Name: Zaren

- Reaper Ship Name: death’s embrace is sweet

- Baptiste Ship Name: tbd

 Kid Icarus

- Palutena Ship Name: Palunten, Goddess of my heart

 Legend of Korra

- Korra Ship Name: Koren

- Asami Ship Name: Asamien

 Disney

- Ariel Ship Name: I wanna be part of your world

- Jasmine Ship Name: a whole new love

- Elsa Ship Name: Frozen Heart

- Moana Ship Name: voyage to the heart

- Sergeant Calhoun Ship Name: Lover’s duty

 Harry Potter

- Hermione Ship Name: Benione, HerMINE

- Fleur Ship Name: my pretty Fleur

- Narcissa Ship Name: Narcissen

- Tonks Ship Name: Benks

 Transformers

- Arcee Ship Name: Acreen

- Optimus Prime Ship Name: Prime hearts

- Windblade Ship Name: Windenlade, Bende

- Shockwave Ship Name: Heart shocker!

- Soundwave Ship Name: your music to my ears

- Shatter Ship Name: don’t shatter my heart!

 Final Fantasy

- Lunafreya Ship Name: Oracle of Love

- Cindy Aurum Ship Name: Garage beauty, Cinen

- Aranea Highwind Ship Name: protector of mine

- Tifa Lockhart Ship Name: Fast, Furious and all mine

- Terra Branford Ship Name: Esper of my heart

 Mass Effect

- Jane Shepard Ship Name: Bane

- Tali'Zorah Ship Name: Zoran mine

- Vetra Nyx Ship Name: Vetranen, Benyx

- Liara T'soni Ship Name: Liaren, Benara

- Sara Ryder Ship Name: Ryder of mine

- Miranda Lawson Ship Name: Miranden, Lawnen

 League of Legends

- Akali Ship Name: Akalien

- Ahri Ship Name: Ahrien

- Katarina Ship Name: Kataben

- Sona Ship Name: Sonaben

 Doctor Who

- 13th Doctor Ship Name: 13th times the charm

- 10th Doctor Ship Name: intergalactic love

  Assassin’s Creed

- Kassandra Ship Name: fierce lover, tiger heart

- Evie Frye Ship Name: Sophisticated love

- Aya of Siwa Ship Name: Ayen

 My Hero Academia

- Rumi Usagiyama(Mirko) Ship Name: Usagiyen

- Nemuri Kayama(Midnight) Ship Name: kayaen

- Yu Takeyama(Mt. Lady) Ship Name: Takeyen

- Ryuko Tatsuma(Ryukyu) Ship Name: Ryukoen

 Borderlands

- Maya Ship Name: Maya Girl, perfectly calculated love

- Lilith Ship Name: Lithen

- Mad Moxxi Ship Name: Madly in love

- Athena Ship Name: Athen

 Halo

- Kelly 087 Ship Name: Kellen

- Linda 058 Ship Name:Linaben

- John 117 Ship Name: Johnen

- Cortana Ship Name: Cortanen

- Thel ‘Vadam Ship Name: tbd

 X-Files

- Dana Scully Ship Name: Not so mysterious love

 The Witcher

- Ciri Ship Name: Burning Emerald

- Yennefer Ship Name: raven haired beauty

- Triss Merigold Ship Name: My gold

 Red Dead Redemption

- Arthur Morgan Ship Name: Arthen, Morganen

- Sadie Adler Ship Name: Sadien

 Detroit Become Human

- Kara Ship Name: Karaen

- North Ship Name: Noren

- Connor Ship Name: Conen, Connoren

- Markus Ship Name: Markusen, Marken

 Resident Evil

- Ada Wong Ship Name: love in the red dress

- Claire Redfield Ship Name: Clairen, Benire

- Jill Valentine Ship Name: Jillen, my valentine (or sandwich)

- Leon S Kennedy Ship Name: not a rookie at love

- Rebecca Chambers Ship Name: healthy loving, refreshing love

 Kingdom Hearts

- Aqua Ship Name: Aquen, Benua

 Just Cause

- Rico Rodriguez Ship Name: Ricen, Chaos filled love

- Mira Morales Ship Name: Mien

- Gabriela Morales Ship Name: Gaben, Moralen

 Titanfall (including apex legends)

- Jack Cooper Ship Name: tbd

- Bangalore Ship Name: tbd

- Gibraltar Ship Name: tbd

- Mirage Ship Name: tbd

- Bloodhound Ship Name: tbd

- Caustic Ship Name: Tbd

Call of Duty

- Gideon (Advanced Warfare) Ship Name: tbd

- Ilona (Advanced Warfare) Ship Name: tbd

- Salen Kotch (Infinite Warfare) Ship Name: tbd

- Robert Zussman (COD WW2) Ship Name: tbd

- Joseph Turner (COD WW2) Ship Name:

- John “Soap” Mactavish (MW2/MW3) Ship Name: tbd

- Spectre (Black Ops 3) Ship Name: tbd

- Battery (Black Ops ¾) Ship Name: tbd

- Ruin (Black Ops ¾) Ship Name: tbd

 Red vs Blue

- Agent Carolina Ship Name: tbd

- Agent Texas Ship Name: tbd

Girls Frontline

- M16A1 Ship Name: tbd

- AUG Ship Name: tbd

- CZ-805 Ship Name: tbd

- Grizzly Mk V Ship Name: tbd

- KSG Ship Name: tbd

- AK-12 Ship Name: tbd

- M4A1 Ship Name: tbd

- M4 SOPMOD II Ship Name: tbd

- UMP40 Ship Name: tbd

- UMP45 Ship Name: tbd

- UMP9 Ship Name: tbd

- Python Ship Name: tbd

- TAC-50 Ship Name:  tbd

- Springfield Ship Name: tbd

Warhammer 40K

- Saint Celestine Ship Name: tbd

The Dragon Prince

- Amaya Ship Name: tbd

- Sarai Ship Name: tbd

- Claudia Ship Name: tbd

Pokemon

- Cynthia Ship Name: tbd

Attack on Titan

- Annie leonhart Ship Name: cats and crystals

- Mikasa Ackerman Ship Name: benkasa

Prey

- Morgan Yu (male) Ship Name: tbd

- Morgan Yu (Female) Ship Name: tbd

[tafferling]

Oh oh... it has begun.

Sadja has convinced Zofia that it’d be a great idea if Fi gave up her career as a nurse.  Why?  Because she figured that between the two of them, they could run a veterinary clinic.

And I think Kyle might have gone off in search for a German Shepard puppy, and Redfield is kind of regretting sharing walls with a group of dog crazy people.

This’ll be fun.

[mercysought]

@synthmama said: 📜 for here or for any of my muses on teleidoscopic (sorry I'm on mobile rifp) from 📜 plots! ( accepting )

oof hope you don’t mind the huge list, of course feel free to come to me to plot any of these!

For Moe

And Ashe because they are both criminals and while Moe is more of a contractor and works by commission (especially when it comes to omnic enhancements that she herself has) I feel that they could definitely meet and form a very good business relationship? Mostly when it comes to selling unusual weapons. Maybe even be convinced to do some work with the Deadlocks? Who knows, for something special she just might.

And Zenyatta because wow she would probably have never met an omnic face to face that she hadn’t felt the need to defend herself. I feel that he’s a bit all over the place in terms of spirituality for her, but I also feel that’s actually pretty good? If nothing else to open her mind to themes that she hadn’t felt interest before and that she with her intelligence could definitely help with.

 And EDI because just the sheer engineering involved in her is absolutely mind boggling and Moe would love the irony that a Cerberus AI would have gone rogue to decide her fate for herself. Moe appreciates this as she was born into a family of Cerberus scientists and decided to leave later. She builds smaller robots and is also toying with AI which most people thing it’s insane. I feel that they could definitely have really good coversations.

 And BB because while it is a military grade ‘tool’, I feel that Moe would find it the cutest thing she has ever seen.

And Thane because of the nature of both of their business it’s bound that they probably run in the same circles even if they never really worked together. But what if they did? I feel that they could be friends even if his clear cut memory does scare her a bit, ngl

For Loane

And Sera honestly just give it to me; I feel like it’s such a good combo and they can just have so much fun. Loane bringing her information wherever she is, sending her letters with smaller things that she feels that Sera would enjoy? Bee themed things? Showing off her bee tattoos at a later point? Sera being the one that drags her to do some pranks? Both women that kick ass with bows? Have them train together? So many ideas so little time

And Khaliya because I feel that Khaliya would be actually so charming that Loane would just develop this (probably very obvious) crush whenever she is around in Skyhold which would likely not be a lot. Small dwarven warden bringing wild dry flowers for the lady inquisitor simply because she saw them and thought they were nice, yes please. 10/10 would have her wallet stolen again.

For the priestess 

And Ana Amari? Despite the priestess working more closely with Blackwatch than the main crew of Overwatch I feel that they would actually get along really well? To see how they would have interacted before everything went tits up and also see how they would have after (because they are both quite different, Ana is alive which the priestess never thought she would be; and the priestess is alive but only with the help of being given a bunch of omnic enhancements)

And Zenyatta because she would definitely feel if not a bit lost definitely bitter after having nearly died and having to rely on technology to keep her alive. Have her be super suspicious of him and slowly grow to see that he actually has a lot of good points and a good way of life? A mood.

And Mason Shepard, in the verse that the priestess is one of the krogan shamans? Kicking ass, taking names? Maybe have him convince her to join the crew of the Normandy? (probably not a good idea but you know)

For the gentleman 

And Morrigan if nothing else because I feel that they could be so interesting together. I don’t know if your Morrigan has Kieran but in any case I feel that their meeting while she’s in Orlais could be interesting. Bonus points if she maybe remembers seeing glimpses of him before? Maybe during the Blight but it was situations that were like blink and you’ll miss it? Have them talk about the Eluvians after Morrigan eventually sees that he might know more information that he’s letting on? Talking about the well and, if she drinks from it, help decipher? I’m saying this but it’s unlikely that he would volunteer to do so lmao. Or, if we’re going by in a same verse where Khaliya is inquisitor and she drank from the well, maybe he could have been brought in to help as well and that’s how they meet officially?  

For Zofia

Maybe as a target that Thane was given? She would likely be a blind asari in this verse, maybe a Ardat-Yakshi but one that has voluntarily exiled herself though not in the same place as Samara’s daughers? But Thane doesn’t actuall follow through with it after seeing that she is actually trying her best to have others less fortunate and people that have been considered without redemption find a meaning in their lives?

[flerkenkiddingme]

a few lesser-known book series that I love to death

1. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman- so this takes place in a fictional kingdom called Goredd, which has had some troubled history with dragons but has reached a shaky peace. The protagonist, Seraphina Dombegh, is a rare child of a dragon and a human, and she’s been hiding this for years. Things change when a member of the royal family is murdered and the blame set on dragons when she is roped into solving this mystery and discovers others like her. This is a duology, and the installments are called Seraphina and Shadow Scale. I hella recommend if you’re into high fantasy. The world-building in these books is off the charts amazing; it is written almost like it’s a real place (except with dragons). The plot will take you for a serious ride, and you’ll hit quite a few twists and turns in there. Characters are complex and moderately diverse, with disabled characters, poc, a side m/m pairing, a well-written transgender character. it’s truly a great duology.

2. Blood of Gods and Royals by Eleanor Herman- this 4-book series is set in ancient Macedonia and Persia and follows six teenagers, one of whom is Alexander the Great, and each has a different story but their paths cross in unexpected ways. Alexander has to learn how to rule the kingdom despite barely being of age and deal with the fact that his mother tried to sacrifice his twin sister to raise a god. Katerina, the twin sister, survived and was smuggled away and shows up to the scene on a mission to kill the queen and discovers she has some interesting powers. Jacob, Kat’s old flame from home, joins a group dedicated to hunting these individuals, but then discovers this is problematic for him, in more ways than one. Hephaestion, Alex’s best friend, wants only to help him, but gets dragged away from him due to the quests of the others. Cynane, Alex’s half-sister, also seeks power in both senses of the word, but discovers it may not be what it’s cracked up to be. And Zofia, a Persian princess, tries to escape her family and ends up physically and metaphorically very far from home. The books are named Legacy of Kings, Empire of Dust, Reign of Serpents, and Dawn of Legends. my GOD these books are ADDICTING. Just when you think you know where something is going, it’ll curve the other way. This plot is amazingly paced, and the characters incredibly compelling. They’re pretty diverse too, with many poc, bisexual and gay characters. Many characters lie in a morally grey area, and if this series was more well-known I can imagine the fandom being really divided over who was good or bad and why. 

3. Unwind by Neal Shusterman- how to unpack all of this without looking like a sociopath? well, the country basically tore itself apart in a war over abortion, and a system was agreed upon where no life can be taken between conception and age 13, but between 13 and 18 years old, parents can choose to unwind their kids, basically transplanting all their healthy organs into other people who need them. Freaky? Yep. That’s what three teenagers think when they’re sent to be unwound. Connor has been getting into trouble too much for his parents’ liking, Risa is an orphan and is given the unwinding orders to cut costs, and Lev has been told his life’s only purpose was to be an unwind. They make their way through holding camps, unwinding facilities, and all over the country making friends and enemies, and all they need is to draw attention to this unethical practice. Oh, and also to stay alive despite the multitude of obstacles in their way. there are 4 books called Unwind, Unwholly, Unsouled and Undivided. may I just say HOLY FUCK AND SHIT this series has CHANGED me. i’m in love with the crazy, twisty plot and insane worldbuilding. It never goes exactly how you expect it to. Most likely you will come out of this having like 12 favorite characters like I did. There’s a lot of poc here, and also lots of moral greyness. You’ll see that some characters do some messed up things because they thought they were helping people, and idk if y’all are into that but i DIG it. 

4. Mythos Academy by Jennifer Estep- this has 6 books (Touch of Frost, Kiss of Frost, Dark Frost, Crimson Frost, Midnight Frost, and Killer Frost) and follows a girl named Gwen Frost. Before you leave because I wrote “frost” way more times than you can handle, let me explain about how she goes to a school for kids with crazy abilities and ties to all sorts of different mythologies. Gwen herself can touch things and see memory flashes from them, and this strange gift attracts the attention of the goddess Nike, who claims Gwen as her “champion.” She learns from her friends and allies about Reapers of Chaos, who serve Loki and want to bring him back from his heavenly prison, and faces them down many times throughout the series. I enjoy this series for the awesome cast of characters, complete with poc, a side m/m couple, and a Romani protagonist. I’m a sucker for the world-building too. The influence of Mythos Academy isn’t confined to one area, it’s all over the place, but so is the influence of Loki and his Reapers. It’s a hell of an adventure, for sure.

5. The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee- we’re stepping out of the past and heading 100 years into the future now. New York City is home to a massive tower one thousand stories high, and this trilogy follows five teens in different areas of it. Leda Cole has recovered from a drug problem and is trying to resume her old life, but faces strange treatment from her friends and a boy she thought cared about her. Eris Dodd-Radson faces a family catastrophe and is forced to move miles below her home, but many surprises, good and bad, lay in store for her. Rylin Myers, struggling for money in a low floor, takes a job for a higher-floor guy and discovers this could help her in more ways than one. Avery Fuller lives the life many can only dream of on the very top of the tower, but what she really wants is something very specific and forbidden. And Watt Bakradi is a middle-floor genius hiding illegal and expensive secret technology. They all have their own problems, but they become linked when someone falls off the top story at a party. Who is it? How did it happen? Read for yourself. Each book in the series (The Thousandth Floor, The Dazzling Heights, The Towering Skies) starts off with a death and only at the very end does it reveal what happened. It’s light on action, but the events are gripping and the end makes you question everything. It has a Sara Shepard-esque plot style, except in the future. The construction of futuristic NY is flawless and incredibly immersive. The characters, for the most part, are complex and interesting, and also heavily diverse, featuring poc and mixed protags and a spotlighted f/f relationship. I haven’t yet read the second two books, so I kept my raving limited to the first book.

that’s all for now, hope this inspired you to read one or more of these series! i’d love to talk to someone about these books, since I know like 1 person irl and 3 people online who read even one of these. have a great day! or night!

[woman1922]

Zofia Shepard Earthborn / War Hero Paragon Infiltrator + Garrus

[wardencommanderrodimiss]

My soul cringes free of my body whenever I look at old drawings of Zofia so I wanted to draw her again and then I wanted to mess up her face some more with some post-Destroy scars from the Citadel collapsing on her and her digging herself back out of hell, and then I spent three hours fighting with how I wanted the scars to look and where to put them and none of it looked good so I give up just take it just take it and know that I decided she loses an eye from the ordeal and gets a prosthetic that she doesn’t even attempt to color-match.

[wardencommanderrodimiss]

Current status: head empty, only Them.

[wardencommanderrodimiss]

I both love and hate how fucked up her eyes have gotten. They used to be pretty normal or just a nice faint ambient glow at the edges, but oh we are so far gone past that now.

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to be fair to filip i think i’ve actually developed zofia’s grandma more than i’ve developed either of her actual parents, hui ming only has an established career because zofia has the spacer background, so i have actually neglected zofia’s parents equally

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apparently at some point while filling out arbitrary character profiles for some of my ocs i decided zofia has a brother?? he has been lost to time sorry szymon

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how did i come up with the whole elaborate backstory of how zofia’s eezo-born birth defects impacted her parents’ marriage and how they each individually responded to her medical needs and ultimately decided to split for zofia’s sake and still care about each other just can’t handle the strain and the custody agreement and how zofia was raised splitting time between her mom (and maternal grandmother, when mom was busy with officer things and couldn’t take her) and her dad and blah blah blah but not. what filip aCTUALLY DOES,