#🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna)

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Which Roman Goddess are You?

I’m doing this for everyone except Aleksei, Dmitri, and Elias

Aspen - Fauna

· · ─────── ·🌾· ─────── · · Goddess of the countryside

Fauna is the female companion of the god Faunus and is an example of the  characteristically Roman tendency to form gender-complementary pairs  within a sphere of functionality. It is unknown what Fauna's relations  to Faunus is: she's either his wife, daughter, or sister depending on  what source you read — and sometimes more than just one.

Fauna's name has been regarded to be derived from faveo and favere ("to favor, nurture"), because she nurtures all that is useful to living creatures. She also has the ability of prophecy and can foresee future events, which come to her in a madness frenzy.

Dyanna - Bellona

· · ─────── ·⚔️· ─────── · · Goddess of war, destruction, conquest, and bloodlust

Bellona is the goddess of war. One of the earliest etymologies of her name translates to "action of valor, war." She was worshipped by a number of cults in Rome, one of which was lead by priests who would cut their own limbs as blood offerings to her. In another militaristic cult, Bellona is often depicted alongside Virtus, the personification of valor. Considered a noble virtue, linking Bellona with valor implies that the Romans — although they recognized that Bellona oversees the destructive and bloodthirsty side of conflict — viewed her as the noble and valiant aspect of warfare as well. In poetry, the goddess represents the destructive and belligerent aspect of war. Shakespeare describes her as "the fire-eyed maid of smoky war." In art, Bellona is commonly portrayed wearing a plumed helmet and dressed in armour. In her hand she carries a spear, shield, or other weapons, and occasionally, she sounds a trumpet for the attack. Victoria (the personification of victory) frequently accompanies her, ensuring her success in battle. 

“What?!”

“... I don’t buy that.”

“Me neither.”

Ekaterina - Pomona · · ─────── ·🍎· ─────── · · Goddess of fruitful abundance, plenty, the harvest, orchards, and enchantment

Pomona is a nymph-goddess who features eponymously in the first original Latin myth: Pomona & Vertumnus. The story is romantic, full of seduction and deception, and follows the wooing of Pomona by Vertumnus, the god of changing seasons. She is very shy and determined to focused on her gardens, but Vertumnus loves her from afar and sets in motion a plan win her. I won't spoil the ending for you, and you can read it yourself here. It's only a five minute read, give or take.

Pomona herself is a bit of a minor goddess but very important since she is so distantly Roman. While most Roman deities where adopted from the Greeks, Pomona is an original Latin creation. She is described as a enchantingly beautiful, sunny young maiden who is extremely dedicated to her work, but appreciates praise and comments from passersby. Her symbols are apples (the French pom, meaning apple, comes from her name), fields of wheat, gardening tools, and fruitful abundance.

Ghost - Flora

· · ─────── ·💐· ─────── · · Goddess of flowers, youth, and spring

Although a relatively minor figure, Flora gained prominence in the springtime and a festival was held in her honor each year to celebrate the renewal of the cycle of life. She was depicted quite frequently in art during the Renaissance and enjoyed more fame in that era than she ever did in ancient Rome and has remained a favorite of artists and scholars ever since.

Penelope - Salacia

· · ─────── ·🌊· ─────── · · Goddess of the sea and salt water

Salacia the wife and consort of Neptune, lord of the seas. Their romance is actually quite sweet: he wished to wed her, yet she was in awe of his position so she hid in the Atlantic. Neptune, greatly distressed by this, enlisted the aid of a dolphin to search for Salacia with the message that Neptune loves her and wishes to share his throne with her. Salacia readily accepted, and Neptune rewarded the dolphin by being immortalized in the heavens in the constellation Delphinus.

Salacia was the personification of the calm and sunlit aspect of the sea and the wide open waters. She is depicted as a beautiful nymph, crowned with seaweed, and enthroned beside Neptune, dressed in queenly robes with nets in her hair. Her name is derived from Latin sal, meaning "salt", and is sometimes literally translated to mean sensational.

Livna - Bellona

· · ─────── ·⚔️· ─────── · · Goddess of war, destruction, conquest, and bloodlust

Bellona is the goddess of war. One of the earliest etymologies of her name translates to "action of valor, war." She was worshipped by a number of cults in Rome, one of which was lead by priests who would cut their own limbs as blood offerings to her. In another militaristic cult, Bellona is often depicted alongside Virtus, the personification of valor. Considered a noble virtue, linking Bellona with valor implies that the Romans — although they recognized that Bellona oversees the destructive and bloodthirsty side of conflict — viewed her as the noble and valiant aspect of warfare as well. In poetry, the goddess represents the destructive and belligerent aspect of war. Shakespeare describes her as "the fire-eyed maid of smoky war." In art, Bellona is commonly portrayed wearing a plumed helmet and dressed in armour. In her hand she carries a spear, shield, or other weapons, and occasionally, she sounds a trumpet for the attack. Victoria (the personification of victory) frequently accompanies her, ensuring her success in battle.

Shani  - Salacia

· · ─────── ·🌊· ─────── · · Goddess of the sea and salt water

Salacia the wife and consort of Neptune, lord of the seas. Their romance is actually quite sweet: he wished to wed her, yet she was in awe of his position so she hid in the Atlantic. Neptune, greatly distressed by this, enlisted the aid of a dolphin to search for Salacia with the message that Neptune loves her and wishes to share his throne with her. Salacia readily accepted, and Neptune rewarded the dolphin by being immortalized in the heavens in the constellation Delphinus.

Salacia was the personification of the calm and sunlit aspect of the sea and the wide open waters. She is depicted as a beautiful nymph, crowned with seaweed, and enthroned beside Neptune, dressed in queenly robes with nets in her hair. Her name is derived from Latin sal, meaning "salt", and is sometimes literally translated to mean sensational.

#Dash games #Muse chat #🌲 Deathless and Deceitful (Aspen) #🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna) #🌬️ Son of the Wind (Dmitri) #☄️ Beloved Baby Brother (Ieronim) #🪆 The rose that blooms in the frost (Ekaterina) #👻 Ancient but never aging (Little ghost) #🧜‍♀️ A soul like a lotus (Penelope) #💎 Snow White (Livna) #🌹 Rose Red (Shani)

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Dyanna is back! With a new tag now that she’s no longer a Durast

#Weaver of words; spinner of stories (OOC) #🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna) #🌠 Her Heart and Hopes as Vast as the Sky (Dyanna)

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I’m gonna be taking Dyanna off the roster to rework her for my original story world. I might keep her old version as an FMA verse, though

#🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna) #Weaver of words; spinner of stories (OOC) #💫 Origin of stars (Original story verse) #(Fun fact my penname will be Estrella Nguyen) #(Estrella means star and Nguyen means origin) #(Hence the verse title)

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“It’s snowing! It’s snowing! Come look, everyone!”

“Already? I’m gonna go get Matryona and Vasillisa!”

“Let’s build a snowman!”

“Yea!”

!!!

“Really?”

“We’ve always wanted to see snow!”

“If you don’t have any clothes warm enough for the snow, you can borrow some of mine.”

“Elias! Snowball fight!”

“What-?!”

“HEY!”

*splopt*

#🪆 The rose that blooms in the frost (Ekaterina) #🪔 Lively as a Lily (Aleksei) #🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna) #🌬️ Son of the Wind (Dmitri) #Little Ghost #👯‍♀️ Color Coded Kids (Shani and Livna) #🌒 The Shadow Weaver (Elias) #Muse chat #😜 Crack

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What Kind of Catharsis do you Need?

Swiped from @summonshadcw​

🪔 Aleksei - Homecoming

You've been away for quite a while -- maybe it's time to call it a day. You've had to keep up the façade for so long you're starting to forget who you really are. This calls for a nice cup of tea and an early evening in. Pack it up, settle down. Come home to yourself.

🌲 Aspen -  Freedom

You've had the weight of the world on your shoulders, haven't you? It's okay to put the burden down, stretch your legs -- everything won't fall apart if you just take a second to breathe. Go for a late night drive with the windows down and the radio up. Howl at the moon. Break something. You earned it.

🌬️ Dmitri -  Freedom

You've had the weight of the world on your shoulders, haven't you? It's okay to put the burden down, stretch your legs -- everything won't fall apart if you just take a second to breathe. Go for a late night drive with the windows down and the radio up. Howl at the moon. Break something. You earned it.

🌠 Dyanna - Tears

You've been holding it all in for so long, haven't you? It seems like there's no time, no space to fall apart. But you don't have to pretend to not be hurting. The tide of pain in you is cresting. Let it out. There's no judgement here.

🌘 Elias - Sleep

Tired, aren't you? That's okay -- it's been a long, long day. Can you even remember the last time you've had a nice rest, when you were truly at peace? How long have you been running on empty for, anyway? Please, sit, drink something warm, close your eyes. There will be time in the morning to do everything that needs to be done.

👻 Little ghost -  Freedom

You've had the weight of the world on your shoulders, haven't you? It's okay to put the burden down, stretch your legs -- everything won't fall apart if you just take a second to breathe. Go for a late night drive with the windows down and the radio up. Howl at the moon. Break something. You earned it.

🧜🏻‍♀️ Penelope - A long hug 

You are not alone. Sometimes life and all its troubles can be so isolating, but there is comradery in that, too. Slow down, catch your breath. Reach a hand out when you need one. Offer yours in turn. Feel the warmth of those around you like a home, and know that the world is full of good people, too.

💎 Livna - Sleep

Tired, aren't you? That's okay -- it's been a long, long day. Can you even remember the last time you've had a nice rest, when you were truly at peace? How long have you been running on empty for, anyway? Please, sit, drink something warm, close your eyes. There will be time in the morning to do everything that needs to be done.

🌹 Shani - Homecoming

You've been away for quite a while -- maybe it's time to call it a day. You've had to keep up the façade for so long you're starting to forget who you really are. This calls for a nice cup of tea and an early evening in. Pack it up, settle down. Come home to yourself.

#Dash games #🪔 Lively as a Lily (Aleksei) #🌲 Deathless and Deceitful (Aspen) #🌬️ Son of the Wind (Dmitri) #🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna) #🌒 The Shadow Weaver (Elias) #👻 Ancient but never aging (Little ghost) #🧜‍♀️ A soul like a lotus (Penelope) #💎 Snow White (Livna) #🌹 Rose Red (Shani)

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🌠 Darling Dyanna, ever the believer 🌠

★ Over two years of experience

★  More than welcoming to OCs, AUs and crossovers

★ Run by @daystar-daydreamer

Main promo // About // Rules // Image credit

#Fullmetal Alchemist RP #Fullmetal Alchemist OC #Grishaverse RP #Grishaverse OC #OC RP promo #RP promo #Self promo #🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna)

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What Does Your Soul Smell Like?

Aleksei - Fresh Linen

Key words: refreshing, wit, humour. you are a relaxing person to be around and leave a positive impression on almost everybody you interact with! you're always sending the funniest memes in the groupchat and when you really like someone you can talk to them for hours on end. compatible with: fresh linen, grass and rain, rosewater.

Aspen - Candle Smoke

Key words: self-assured, courageous, intuitive. you are an expert at overcoming your demons and should be proud of how brave you have consistently shown yourself to be. others are amazed by your perseverance, strong personality, and unapologetic uniqueness. compatible with: coffee, freshly baked bread.

Christina - Coffee

Key words: intelligent, old soul, complex. you are an extremely thoughtful individual with a creative mind and loving heart. being around you is like sinking into a warm bath. there's something truly wise about the advice you give others, and being in your presence leaves others feeling warm, reassured, and inspired. compatible with: coffee, candle smoke, freshly baked bread.

Dyanna - Freshly Baked Bread

Key words: warm, inviting, kindness. you are the definition of cooking as a loved language and are at your strongest when creating something. others find you soothing to be around and feel at ease due to your genuine warmth and nurturing nature. you can be a mix of gentle and passionate, but it's that intensity that lives at the centre of your spirit that draws people to you most. compatible with: candle smoke, coffee, rosewater.

Elias - Candle Smoke

Key words: self-assured, courageous, intuitive. you are an expert at overcoming your demons and should be proud of how brave you have consistently shown yourself to be. others are amazed by your perseverance, strong personality, and unapologetic uniqueness. compatible with: coffee, freshly baked bread.

Shani - Freshly Baked Bread

Key words: warm, inviting, kindness. you are the definition of cooking as a loved language and are at your strongest when creating something. others find you soothing to be around and feel at ease due to your genuine warmth and nurturing nature. you can be a mix of gentle and passionate, but it's that intensity that lives at the centre of your spirit that draws people to you most. compatible with: candle smoke, coffee, rosewater.

Livna - Coffee

Key words: intelligent, old soul, complex. you are an extremely thoughtful individual with a creative mind and loving heart. being around you is like sinking into a warm bath. there's something truly wise about the advice you give others, and being in your presence leaves others feeling warm, reassured, and inspired. compatible with: coffee, candle smoke, freshly baked bread. 

#🌲 Deathless and Deceitful (Aspen) #🪔 Lively as a Lily (Aleksei) #🎼 Musical Soul (Christina) #🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna) #🌒 The Shadow Weaver (Elias) #🌹 Rose Red (Shani) #💎 Snow White (Livna) #Dash games

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Which Goddess Are You? [Greek Edition]

Christina - Hera

Goddess of women, marriage, family, and childbirth

Roman Name: Juno Symbols: Diadem, septer, pomegranate, peacock, cow, lily Parents: Cornus and Rhea Consort: Zeus Children: Ares, Enyo, Hebe, Eileithyia, Hephaestus, Angelos, Eris

Dyanna - Aphrodite

Goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality

Roman Name: Venus Symbols: Myrtles, roses, doves, sparrows, and swans Parents: Uranus or Zeus and Dione Consorts: Hephaestus, Ares, Poseidon, Hermes, Dionysus, Adonis, and Anchises Children: Eros, Phobos, Deimos, Harmonia, Pothos, Anteros, Himeros, Hermaphroditos, Rhode, Eryx, Peitho, Eunomia, The Graces, Priapus, Aeneas and Tyche (possibly)

Kiss - Artemis

Goddess of the Hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the moon, and chastity Roman Name: Diana Symbols: Bows and arrows, stags, hunting dogs, the moon Parents: Zeus and Leto Siblings: Ares, Athena, Apollo (twin brother), Aphrodite, Dionysus, Hebe, Hermes, Heracles, Helen of Troy, Hephaestus, Perseus, Minos, the Muses, the Graces

Lilabelle - Hera

Goddess of women, marriage, family, and childbirth

Roman Name: Juno Symbols: Diadem, septer, pomegranate, peacock, cow, lily Parents: Cornus and Rhea Consort: Zeus Children: Ares, Enyo, Hebe, Eileithyia, Hephaestus, Angelos, Eris

Livna - Hecate

Goddess of magic, crossroads, the moon, ghosts, witchcraft, and necromancy

Roman Name: Hekate Symbols: Paired torches, keys, dogs, serpents, polecats, daggers, Hecate's wheel Parents: Perses and Asteria Children: Scylla, Aeëtes, Circe, Pasiphaë, Empusa

Shani - Artemis

Goddess of the Hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the moon, and chastity

Roman Name: Diana Symbols: Bows and arrows, stags, hunting dogs, the moon Parents: Zeus and Leto Siblings: Ares, Athena, Apollo (twin brother), Aphrodite, Dionysus, Hebe, Hermes, Heracles, Helen of Troy, Hephaestus, Perseus, Minos, the Muses, the Graces

#🎼 Musical Soul (Christina) #🌠 Dulcet Durast (Dyanna) #💋 Mellow as a Blossom (Kistiñe) #👸🏿 Princess Made of Passion (Lilabelle) #💎 Snow White (Livna) #🌹 Rose Red (Shani)