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I’m headcanoning his OG voice is very melodic but he wants to prove his maturity to Avallac’h and his capabilities to Eredin by being the local edgelord and making his voice sound thicker via the mask.

Also His face is so pretty that it distracts enemies and allies alike so he never takes off his mask

He might be fashionista too. Look at the fur of his armour. That’s so extra 💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼

Since Caranthir in the game is too mysterious, weird thoughts popped up in my head.

1.He never takes off the mask. 2.The mask has voice-changing capabilities. 3.Avallac'h and Caranthir will not appear together. 4.？？？？？

I hope they're all still alive after the game ends

#witcher fanart #avallac'h #aen elle #eredin breacc glas #imlerith #caranthir

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I am a professional pirate, so I tried to escape. You are professional guards, so you caught me.

The first time, you are terrified. The eighteenth time, you are pretty much used to it. - Hans at some point.

Being pirates, Hans and his friends find themselves under arrest quite often and in various locations - they even keep a log with ratings for every jail they visited (Arendelle was given 4 stars, the Southern Isles have 1). The Republic gives simple directions for those situations: keep calm, know your surroundings, know your wardens, befriend everyone you can, gather intel, remember to alert your mates and your crew (and your lawyer), don't make it harder than necessary for anyone involved but don't forget your wits and your Attitude™. Besides, if it seems like you will be behind bars for longer, you should at least try to escape, for the sake of tradition.

Also - it is considered good manners to tip your executioner!

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The basics of swordfighting for writers

#1. Types of swords

Cavalry swords, two-handed swords, and cutlasses - these swords are used commonly for hacking and slashing - so they are swung in arcs or from side to side, not thrust forward.

Rapiers and small swords are one-handed weapons that are thin and light, but often quite long. They are used for thrusting and slicing, but as you can imagine they aren't much use in actual battle, but commonly used for sparring.

The third type is a mixture of the two - but less commonly found.

#2. Terminology

Fainting/Feinting - A false attack intended to create an opening for the real attack.

Parrying - When a swordsman uses his blade to deflect his opponent’s blade when he is being attacked.

Advance - A short forward movement

Fuller - A groove down the side of the sword to release suction when stabbed into a person's body.

Hilt - The base of the sword near your hands that isn't the blade

Pivot - Turning 180 degrees while keeping a foot planted

False edge - the "back" of the sword that isn't sharp and what you don't usually fight with.

#3. Common myths

A secret move that leads to victory - There is rarely such a "secret" move. Like chess, swordfighting is won through strategy and careful thinking, as well as physical prowess, not sEcRetT mOveS.

The Dramatic PauseTM - Nope, doesn't happen in real life. No one actually glares at each other in the middle of a swordfighting match when their priority should be, yknow, surviving.

#4. The Learning Curve of swordfighting

Unlike an ordinary learning curve where you slowly get better at something, in swordfighting, an untrained novice is much better than someone practising for a few months. This is because their actions are almost always wild and unpredictable. When a student receives training, their skill will actually decline over the next few months, because they will be trying to fight by the rules and are naturally not good at it. It takes at least two years to become a good swordsperson.

#5. The actual swordfighting itself

Footwork - Forward and back, in a line, in a semi-circle, a pivot. The basic goal of footwork is to give you a balanced center from which you can lunge, advance, retreat, attack, and parry. It also helps maintain the appropriate distance from your opponent and percieve.

Timing - How fast/slow is your opponent? How fast is your reaction time?

Every fighter has a different style. Some may naturally be inclined to use a certain move over and over, and have weakpoints in say, their reaction time. It is important that your character has a proper swordfighting style.

Predictability - How good are your characters/opponents at anticipating and learn each others fighting style? That determines the outcome of the fight!

Sources I used: https://kingdompen.org/writing-realistic-sword-fights/ // https://mythicscribes.com/miscellaneous/swordplay-for-fantasy-writers/ // https://lisashea.com/lisabase/writing/medieval/swords/glossary.html

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Jonerys | domestic bliss ❤🥰

#jonerys

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BLACK WIDOW (2021) dir. Cate Shortland

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HALBRAND/SAURON + text posts

#rings of power #halbrand #sauron #lotr meme #lotr #Sauron you messy bitch

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Just gonna be… forging some stuff! Maybe a ring, idk, nothing sus. When people just keep trying to break your jewelry in Middle Earth and the Lands Between.

#sauron #halbrand #rings of power #lotr #lotr art

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In March I had an idea for a fake movie poster, but before I started working on it I told myself... what about a trailer to that movie? In the end, the trailer was about another "movie", so I got back to my original idea (even though The Raft would deserve a poster, too, ahem).

Voila:

#I’m dead dhdhdhdbdbndbd #the rings of power #halbrand #the sauron appreciation society #the man the myth the moron #sauron #Lotr #lotr meme

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I’m absolutely obsessed with the reddit side of the Tolkien fandom, in particular, this discussion regarding how Sauron fits the ring on his finger, as well as penile compensation a la Lord Farqaud style

#lotr meme #“just proves that he is not a man since growing a 8 foot shlong wasn’t the first thought that crossed his mind“ #lmaooooo #I’m dead 😵

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Annatar Lord of Gifts

#annatar #sauron #mairon #lord of the rings #Lotr #lotr art

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After the 5th episode, I had to write something for Rogue

#rogue #remy lebeau #gambit #anna marie lebeau #Anna marie raven #x men #x men 97 #x men the animated series #x men tas #x-men #x-men 97 #erik lehnsherr #romy #kurt wagner #magneto #nightcrawler #not so happy nation #lots of therapy nation #fanfic #fanfiction

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Sauron - Fast Facts

Sauron was a highly gifted Maia. He was a student of Aulë and became skilled at crafting and making. He was named Mairon. Coveting the power through which he would coordinate all things according to his own will, he joined with Melkor. As one of the most powerful Maiar, Sauron was created by Ilúvatar before the Music of the Ainur.[1] At the beginning of Time, he was amongst the Ainur who entered into Eä.[2] Here he became one of the Maiar of Aulë, among whose people he was deemed mighty and surpassed only by the Smith himself,[2] and was known as Mairon.[3]

In the Second Age, under the guise of Annatar, he deceived the Elves of Eregion, who under his guidance had created the Rings of Power, whilst he secretly forged the One Ring in Mount Doom. Thus Sauron became "the Lord of the Rings". Failing to corrupt the Elves, he assaulted the Westlands, beginning a period called the Dark Years, the first time he became known as the Dark Lord. His influence corrupted the Númenóreans - leading to the destruction of Númenor - which led to Elendil founding the Realms in Exile of Arnor and Gondor. 

Mairon's virtue was his love for order, planning and coordination, disliking confusion and chaos. But his obsession with order gradually overshadowed his love for the other intelligent beings of Arda, who would benefit from his planning; it became the sole object of his will, the end in itself. He started admiring Melkor's power to realize his designs quickly and masterfully.

Sauron has commanded a great army of werewolves.

Sauron can turn into a werewolf

Sauron can turn into a vampire

"Sauron took on the form of a werewolf, the greatest the world had ever seen, and went towards the bridge. So great was the terror of his approach that even Huan momentarily recoiled. Sauron leaped to attack Lúthien, but she drew her magic veil over his eyes, afflicting him with fatigue and blindness. Then Huan sprang upon Sauron and there they fought. The force of Sauron's malice alone left Lúthien weak and nearly unconscious, and the fighting was brutal and prolonged; however, he could not subdue the hound of Valinor. He was trapped within Huan's jaws and could not break free, even when he took the form of a serpent and finally his own shape. Rather than leave his physical form, he yielded to Lúthien, giving her control of the isle in return for his release. He then took the form of a vampire and fled to Taur-nu-Fuin, filling the forest with horror.[10]"

After the War of Wrath, with the downfall of Morgoth and the destruction of Thangorodrim, Sauron adopted a fair form and repented his evil deeds in fear of the wrath of the Valar. Eönwë ordered Sauron to return to Valinor in order to receive the judgement of Manwë. Sauron was not willing to suffer such humiliation, and he instead fled and hid himself in Middle-earth.[5]

Although Sauron long knew that Men were easier to sway, he sought to bring the Elves into his service, as they were far more powerful.[5] After lying hidden and increasing his power in secret, in S.A. 1200 Sauron put on a fair visage, calling himself Annatar, the Lord of Gifts, an emissary from the Valar. He was never welcome in Lindon as Elrond and Gil-galad did not trust him and refused to treat with him, although they did not perceive who he truly was.[5] Elsewhere Annatar was gladly received, especially in Eregion, where only Galadriel distrusted him. The Noldorin smiths there learned much from him in art and magic, as their thirst for knowledge was great.[13][11] Under the tutelage of Annatar and the leadership of Celebrimbor, grandson of Fëanor, the Gwaith-i-Mírdain, became more skilled than anyone save Fëanor himself. 

Believing he would dominate all of Middle-earth, Sauron assumed many glorious titles: King of Kings,[18] King of Men,[17] Lord of the Earth,[5] and even Lord of the World.[18]

#lotr #lotr lore #lotr meta

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#zutara #Zutara art

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The Dark Lord: I just thought that I could rule more effectively with Galadriel at my side. And now that she said no, by no means is it the end of the world

Also The Dark Lord:

#rings of power #sauron #saurondriel #haladriel #galadriel #rings of power memes

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#rings of power #sauron #galadriel #saurondriel #halbrand #haladriel