#❥ about fíann.

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actually, screw it. plot twist, a lot of Fíann's life was a fabricated lie and that's not even her real name. or her real self.

At least not unless you believe that there are different versions of you and that timetravel is possible.

And Flyn Farrell had been, more or less, forced to adopt this belief as a part of her truth.

Not that it was entirely false, of course. Timetravel was possible. The little compass watch that had taken her to the pirate ages, the device that she - or rather Fíann - had found, was real. Fíann Foley wasn't. Flyn Farrell, yes, but not Fíann. Not entirely.

Driven by her year-old interest and experience in playing music and video games, Flyn applied for work as a music composer (and later writer and concept artist) at a video game company which, much later, turned out to have shady reputation. It would be the first time she'd put her studies to more serious use... and it was nothing like designing a board game, which had been what she had been doing for a living until then. Aside from the martial arts lessons.

She had worked at a few smaller companies like that before. Smaller teams, projects that were great yet did not become the next hot famous thing everyone was seeking - but the games were memorable, and the teams were happy with that. Sure, she did get almost uncannily focused and was sometimes so invested in her work that her life stayed on the back burner, but that was good. It meant she liked her job and cared about it. Right?

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple". And that was not all of it. The plan to replace pre-existing supernatural beings with fake ones - as well as some humans who were being too loud and uncomfortable for the government to deal with - had been in motion for a few years by the time Flyn had been collecting experience at work (and not just in Ireland, too, but, slowly, across the whole world). She had gone through life with just the occasional swim, as a mermaid, and she had put most (but not all) of her suspicions to sleep. She was one of the merfolk that slipped through. And not only because there were few who could break her curse of immortality, if it was a curse at all.

Merrick Murchadh was real, as well as their relationship, their friends (some of which would later take his ex-girlfriend's side, and some would stay), and Flyn's mental illnesses. Unfortunately, that part was very much real. Granted, Merrick was under a different name from the one he had in Flyn's game - naturally, much like Flyn herself... and with a far more reputable occupation than lying about spending his rich parents' money (his father was a businessesman, though he had made Merrick follow a path similar to Flyn's) - but he was real, just like Flyn and her friends themselves, and just as insane as he had been in Flyn's game. His company was one of the biggest competitors to the one Flyn worked at, and, claiming falsely that she and her colleagues had stolen an idea originally theirs, Merrick was motivated to bring her down.

In Flyn's game, „Merrick“’s character ended up dead if the players chose the supposedly "better" ending between the two. In real life - similar to the worse ending - he was alive, and alive at a time when VR was being taken to a new level. Some video games and their results now affected real life as well; two such games were one Flyn had been inspired by and the one she had been working on, such a large portion of her game inspired by what her alternate self Fíann Foley had experienced that the lines between what was a part of real life and what was a part of the game were blurred. Aside from doing nothing of true importance, which he was scarily good at, Merrick was an assistant to the head of a company that sold artificial lives and experiences - holidays to places that could be far more expensive if actually experienced in real life, dates for people who thought themselves ugly and many other sorts of, well, fake realities - repackaged in the form of games, of course with some adventure and romance and whatnot sprinkled in, and what both of them were ultimately fighting for was to turn their projects into real, actual, enjoyable games.

That was, until the games bled into reality - until reality bled into the games.

#❥ about flyn. #❥ about fíann. #boutta fuck up shit for this merm reeeal bad #this might not make sense entirely But #it's a thing I'll be sticking to now

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Character Inspiration Meme

Clockwise from upper right: Revy from Black Lagoon, Amy Pond from Doctor Who, Anne Bonny, Tamara from Pirates of the Caribbean, Rikki from h2O and Angelica from PotC I struggled a lot okay listen I was a big PotC and h2o fan and I still love PotC it was my main inspiration

tagged by: stole from @pvremichigan (but also @the-expatriate) like a filthy pirate

tagging: you!

#❥ dash games. #❥ about fíann. #❥ about flynn. #thank you to canva for sponsoring this video lmaooo

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many of my characters have a thing for body modifications and/or tattoos - but it's a slightly different story for all of them

for Rigmor, Fíann and the Corbeaus, they're a sign that they have claimed their bodies again, that these bodies are their own and they are free to decorate them however they please after they have been forbidden to do so and/or express themselves freely. Also, Rigmor treasures tattoos highly as she enjoys doing them

for Hella and Kieran, they're an artistic expression. Although both of them are aware that looks aren't everything, as musicians, they both also rely in part on their image. Also, in a way, Kieran and Rigmor's tattoos being the same before they met strengthens their faith in fate

for Zira, although her clothes seem impractical, they have been tailored specifically for her by her close friends who are dressmakers - as well as an expression of her devotion to them. Friends are her everything

#❥ about fíann. #❥ about rigmor. #❥ about hella. #❥ about kieran. #❥ about zira. #about the corbeaus.

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taking a break from writing but I realised what bothered me/why I wanted to rename Fíann or make her into another self of another person or mess with timetravel. For some reason whatever name I give this character it felt weird. Until I found the name 'Flynn' somewhere, again of Irish origin. As well as really liking it, it meant 'reddish' and the character's hair is reddish. It fit in.

Besides, that name reminds me of one of my favorite characters from Tangled (his real name is Eugene but shh). I love his dynamic with Rapunzel, I love the film. Him and my character are kind of similar. He's a swashbuckler, Fíann is also one. He's charming, and so is she.

In the first part of her story, her thing is hiding, staying in the shadows, away from more danger. She's cautious. Maybe you could blame her for it, with how explosive Merrick's temper is and how he has treated her in the past, but that's how it is. In a way, Flynn is everything Fíann was not allowed to/did not allow herself to be, and towards the end of her story Flynn waves her flag freely again.

Fíann still fits the character; she's still as chaotic as the legendary band of warriors. But with Flynn meaning plunderer it feels like it fits her better and captures that morally gray part of her well. She's doing the right thing, even if not for the right reasons, but ultimately the lack of scruples she discovers she has stops her from being a hero.

I'm unsure on whether or not to actually include Fíann meeting Flynn and abandon any realism I was trying to hold onto but we shall see.

#❥ about fíann. #❥ about flynn. #which name's better? i'm indecisive #and i love them both #but you can't have two names

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which rage language are you?

the regina george

someone hurts you or pisses you off, and you don't do anything. at first. but you hold that feeling of rage in your chest for weeks after the fact, acting nice but silently hating their guts, pretending like all is forgiven until you can ruin their life and hurt them the way they hurt you. it's calculated. but when you've executed your revenge, will you be satisfied?

step back

usually, you're able to bottle up your emotions and ignore the frustrations. but, after weeks of shoving everything down, your body needs a release, and i pity the poor person who managed to piss you off. it's screaming crying, shouting, kicking lockers, whatever you can do to get it out of your system. it's a whole jean grey moment, fire and fury blasting out of you.

#❥ dash games. #❥ about rigmor. #❥ about fíann. #is regina a mean gorls gorl? #i suppose this works....

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what's your hate language?

Violence

Physical Violence is a common, yet bold hate language. It’s old as time and is as natural as rain. It’s often one of the first thoughts that come to us when we feel hatred, but you actually have the moxie to go through with it. Fist fights at bars and you think assassination is the best option in politics. You’re an absolute loose canon. Your most likely crime would be murder. The only down side of this hate language is how hard it is to get away with it.

#❥ dash games. #❥ about fíann. #since we doin' dash games ima post a few of em

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let me psychoanalyse u while i assign u poetry

bottled emotions

tell them. tell them right now. you keep your emotions bottled up and it is doing absolutely no one a favor including you. you're the type of person that incorporates your feelings into art because you have no idea how to say it out loud. you fear rejection and the fact that you might not be good enough. i'm sensing recent heartbreak or unrequited love. if it's for you, it will come back to you. you're enough, i swear.

abandonment issues

am i really so hard to love? you watch your friends fall in love and watch yourself fall for someone who doesn't like you back. you wait for a familiar feeling only to find out it wasn't familiar at all. codependency. you get left out of things and you get left by people and you don't know why. "it's not me, it's them." let them go. be your own person. you don't need them you only need you.

#❥ dash games. #❥ about fíann. #❥ about savash.

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none of my characters is the type to try to make anyone jealous. even someone they hate. they don't care enough/can't be arsed, and usually if there could be anyone they might want to rile up, that has already been done long before the idea to do it crops up in the mind of anyone they might be hanging around. and yes, this also applies to luceus and fíann, who would be more willing to go out of their way to fuck with people, as well as jareth and rita.

jareth and rita are old enough to not be willing to play games, and if they consider that, it means the relationship with the other person is headed towards destruction.

#❥ about hella. #❥ about fíann. #❥ about kamael. #❥ about rigmor. #❥ about savash. #❥ about stefan. #❥ about jareth. #❥ about rita. #too many characters to list #also; this is in regards to an ask i got a while ago

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oh yeah - unlike Jareth and Rigmor who mostly kept things between them civil, Merric absolutely didn't shy away from pulling Fíann's hair, slapping her, shoving her against the wall, using fire to keep her in line, lying to her that he'd hurt her friends or family, skewing her opinion of herself and her friends, blackmailing her and controlling her finances behind her back when he got to them.

Because he was a guy, she doesn't have trouble initiating affection with female friends... But male friends are a different story. And seeing how darn hard friends are to come by in a city full of so many people who would rather have her dead, even if she keeps a lock on it, her desire for physical affection will sometimes slip through the cracks.

Also, in the case that a guy tries to get too close to her too fast, Fíann is absolutely kicking the shit out of him, or biting or scratching or freezing his ass, whichever she gets to first. In self-defense, absolutely. But it's still not a nice thing to do. And somehow Rónan succeeds in getting past this because they trust each other - any new friends that might want to stick around Fíann however will not be so lucky.

#❥ about fíann. #violence mention tw #tw violence mention

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Borderlands verse.

Born on Athenas, Fíann was the only daughter of Tadgh /Tige/ and Clodagh /Kloda/ Foghladh, doted on as an only child. Ever since she was young, she exhibited siren-like powers the way her mother and grandmother had (as well as the tattoos; unlike her female ancestors Fíann had them on both of her arms). While she was young, there were few signs as to the change in her character that would take over once she met Merric Murchadh /Murphy/.

Running into each other in highschool, they slowly became close friends - or so Fíann thought. After they started to know each other better Merric became obsessed with her and tried to get her to date him, spreading rumours about her and her family after she turned him down. As he came from a rich and powerful family, Merric succeeded in ruining Fíann and her family’s reputation to mess with her, which caused them to clash countless times, often with Fíann starting the fight, attempting to claw Merric’s eyes out and having to be dragged away from him. Because of his family’s power and because Merric’s parents did not wish to make things more serious, the false claims against Fíann’s family were dropped, although for a long time people believed them to be bandits.

Though Fíann gained a reputation for being chaotic and unpredictable - traits often associated with villains - she took after her parents and became a researcher, wanting to distance herself from her history of violence so as not to bring trouble to her parents. Eventually, she was sent to Pandora to uncover its Vault’s secrets. Used to Athenas and its people and a bit shaken from the journey, Fíann stumbled onto Pandora, curious yet confused. What the hell would she be doing on a planet as barren as this? But soon she got to find out not everything is what it seems to be...

#❥ about fíann. #v: borderlands #//okay SO this will have to do for now I think #// I will come back to update it #// and will add it to the verse page #// sound off if you think something doesn't make sense #//the siren part still feels it could be improved but ye

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thinking of switching up my characters’ homelands.

It might be a cool idea to also make Fíann, Ríane and Savash fellow Rhampeians Wanoians (my bad, Rhampeia is the country, not the entire continent...), basing West Wanoia off Ireland and the eastern side off Spain.

Kieran, Fíann and Ríane and their families come from the central part of a country in West Wanoia, Eilerland.

Savash, as well as her mother, was born in the coastal part of a country in East Wanoia called Rimicatea, or, as it’s most widely know, the Rimicatean Empire. The irony? It is no longer an empire; in all those countries the power is held by representatives chosen by the people - but after countless victorious wars, Rimicatea was allowed to keep its name. Savash’s father is from Rhampeia, and because she would often get confused as a child Savash would claim she came from there, too, prior to realising she could call both countries her homes.

Rigmor, Arvid, Hella, Lovisa and their families come from the northernmost corner of a cold country called Montia.

And the Corbeaus are from Contia.

(This means I’ll have to overhaul their entire stories but since in my head these countries are based off Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Germany respectively, there may not be a need for complete change.)

(Also, approximate pronunciation: Mon-TEE-a {Montia}, Konteea {Contia} [no stressing here], RAM-pee-a {Rhampeia}, Wah-NO-ya {Wanoia}.)

#❥ about fíann. #❥ about savash. #❥ about rigmor. #❥ about hella. #❥ about arvid. #about the corbeaus. #❥ worldbuilding. #this is kinda still a wip #but i feel a fantasy place would suit my guys and gals far better #i'll have to go and edit all their stories now.... *sigh*

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Fíann's very first encounter with another character ends up in her headbutting him so hard he faints. This means that a) she's strong enough to do something like this, and it was the strength, the clothes and the way she carries herself that tricked people into seeing her as a man, and b) Ríane (who was also disguised as a man in that moment) decides not to fuck with her based only off of this

#❥ about fíann. #i set her up for strength from the start it seems #hm it do be a headcanon day

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hc;; unlike Rigmor, who’s the exact opposite in this regard because of the ways her mother treated her, if sb becomes close to Fíann, her family knows very soon. Despite all the lies Merric tried to and succeeded to make her believe for a while, she kept her family close and held onto them.

Fíann’s parents are far nicer than Rigmor’s if there can even be a comparison. Not in the my parents are my best friends kind of way, but... they trust each other and stick together, and neither Fíann nor her parents hold back from pointing out each other’s mistakes when there’s any, and they’re honest and calm about it.

Fíann’s parents are people she never has and would never lie to, no matter what. She’s close to her grandparents in a similar way, and she tries to live the way they had and have a relationship to nature like the one they had.

#❥ about fíann. #editing the plot of her story rn #and this came to mind

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oh yeah by the way there's a... not rule per se but how mermaids work where Fíann comes from

If one drinks another's blood the drinker becomes immortal

...well that happened with Fíann

#❥ about fíann. #//Merric got his face bitten #//while forcing a kiss onto her; classic asshole

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pathological liar

values axis quiz

#❥ dash games. #❥ about fíann. #//i retook it in light of her recent changes #//annnd am not surprised

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negative enneagram

You were tied between multiple Enneagram types.

Type 5

Enneagram Type 5, often referred to as "The Investigator" or "The Observer," is characterized by a thirst for knowledge and a deep desire to understand the world around them. While this personality type possesses numerous strengths such as analytical thinking, independence, and a quest for expertise, the negative aspects of their nature can create challenges in both their personal lives and relationships. Their negative aspects tend to take the following forms:

Isolation: Tendency to withdraw and isolate themselves to conserve energy and knowledge.

Emotional Detachment: Difficulty expressing emotions and connecting emotionally with others.

Intellectualizing Emotions: Trying to understand emotions through analysis rather than experiencing them.

Hoarding Information: Accumulating knowledge and information as a way to feel secure and in control.

Fear of Depletion: Anxiety about running out of resources, leading to emotional and physical withdrawal.

Social Anxiety: Struggle with social interactions, often feeling socially inadequate or overwhelmed.

Overthinking: Spending excessive time analyzing and dissecting information, sometimes leading to paralysis.

Difficulty Asking for Help: Reluctance to seek help or assistance, valuing self-sufficiency.

Avoidance of Dependency: Aversion to relying on others, leading to a sense of autonomy.

Detachment from Body: Disconnection from bodily sensations and needs due to a focus on mental pursuits.

Escapism into Knowledge: Using intellectual pursuits as a way to escape from emotional challenges.

Struggle with Intimacy: Difficulty forming deep emotional bonds due to fear of vulnerability

Overwhelmed by Emotions: Occasionally becoming overwhelmed when emotions do surface.

Perfectionism: Setting high standards for themselves and others, fearing incompetence.

Analysis Paralysis: Overanalyzing situations, which can lead to indecision and missed opportunities.

Defensive Intellect: Using knowledge as a defense mechanism against vulnerability.

Fear of Obligation: Avoiding situations that might require them to give more than they feel comfortable with.

Neglecting Physical Health: Focusing so much on mental pursuits that physical health can be overlooked.

Distrust of Others: Reluctance to share information or collaborate due to a fear of exploitation.

Loneliness: Struggling with feelings of isolation and not fully connecting with others.

Avoiding Conflict: Tendency to avoid conflict and confrontation to maintain inner peace.

Difficulty Expressing Needs: Reluctance to express their needs, even when necessary.

Overemphasis on Self-Sufficiency: Belief that they should be able to handle everything on their own.

Fear of Incompetence: Worrying about being inadequate or not having enough knowledge.

Resistance to Change: Discomfort with sudden changes or disruptions to their routine.

Type 8

Enneagram Type 8, often referred to as "The Challenger" or "The Protector," is characterized by a strong desire for control, independence, and a fear of vulnerability. While this personality type possesses many strengths such as leadership qualities, assertiveness, and a protective nature, the negative aspects of their nature can create challenges in both their personal lives and relationships. Their negative aspects tend to take the following forms:

Dominance: Tendency to dominate situations and people, seeking control.

Anger and Aggression: Struggling with anger management and expressing anger assertively.

Resistance to Vulnerability: Reluctance to show vulnerability or admit weaknesses.

Intimidation Tactics: Using forceful language and behavior to assert dominance.

Fear of Weakness: Deep fear of being perceived as weak or vulnerable.

Desire for Control: Craving control over situations and people to prevent being manipulated.

Impulsiveness: Reacting quickly and aggressively in challenging situations.

Avoiding Dependence: Aversion to depending on others or showing emotional need.

Difficulty Receiving Help: Struggle to accept help or support from others.

Confrontational Behavior: Tendency to confront conflicts head-on, sometimes causing tension.

Boundaries Can Be Overbearing: Strong boundaries can sometimes come off as domineering.

Fearing Betrayal: Worrying about being taken advantage of or betrayed.

Stubbornness: Refusing to back down, even when presented with evidence.

Neglecting Others' Feelings: Prioritizing their own needs and views over others'.

Repressing Vulnerable Emotions: Suppressing feelings of fear or hurt to maintain strength.

Pushing Others Away: Using intimidation to keep distance from emotional involvement.

Impatience: Difficulty tolerating delays or obstacles to their goals.

Risk of Isolation: Fear of being controlled can lead to isolation and strained relationships.

Difficulty Admitting Mistakes: Reluctance to acknowledge errors due to fear of losing control.

Overwhelming Presence: Intense presence can be overwhelming for more sensitive individuals.

Overemphasis on Independence: Valuing independence to the point of neglecting collaboration.

Resistance to Authority: Challenging authority figures to assert their own power.

Masking Vulnerability with Anger: Using anger as a defense mechanism to hide vulnerability.

Conflict-Seeking: Sometimes engaging in conflict to establish dominance or prove strength.

#❥ dash games. #❥ about fíann.