#29 sept

[cascadiums]

Okay, the question of how much Vampire Lucy is still Lucy is a cool one I think. there's a lot of murkiness and it relates back to some things I find really interesting (long post, I have many thoughts)

Seward is very set on the belief that Dead Lucy is not Lucy. This is a monster wearing Lucy's face. But Seward also witnessed her preying on a child and is reckoning with killing her and desecrating the corpse, so it makes a lot of sense for him to want to put a lot of mental space between the Lucy he knew and Dead Lucy. everyone involved adores her, they don't want to think of themselves as murdering her. the suitors have also never encountered a vampire before; it's worth bearing in mind that they don't know how this works. even Van Helsing, operating as the authority on the matter, doesn't exactly have a wealth of first hand experience here (as well as being very selective about what information he shares and when, and I don't fully trust him not to say whatever will serve his aims best). so I don't know how far we can take Seward's words as fact here.

he describes her as "Lucy's shape without her soul", which for me just raises even more questions. do we take "without her soul" to mean the soul is absent, or that it isn't the soul of the woman he knew anymore? if whatever makes Lucy herself is either changed, replaced or removed, Seward's words would still be true. there's ambiguity there.

Dead Lucy as changed works pretty well with a reading of vampirism as corruption, but then you have to ask how much her soul needs to be distorted before she isn't Lucy anymore. for me, the implication that she has been tainted and has therefore lost her personhood is. Not Great. especially when it's followed narratively with "and so we will murder her to restore her honour." it makes it hard for me to read the suitors as heroes rather than men who reject a woman for the traumas she's been put through.

if you follow the latter option, that Seward et al are right and Lucy's soul is gone, you get a different problem. Lucy Without a Soul is not necessarily the same as Not Being Lucy. she still knows Arthur, she still has her memories and experiences. and like a spiritually corrupted Lucy, soulless/replaced Lucy is still a woman who has been mutilated on a spiritual level. I don't want to get bogged down Ship of Theseus-ing Lucy's immortal soul, but where do we draw the line to say definitively what is and isn't her? when does she stop being an injured woman and start being a creature?

metaphysical ambiguity aside, with limited perspectives and the unreliability of the accounts, I don't think we can really know. it's definitely easier to believe that Dead Lucy isn't really Lucy when we know what the others will do to her, and it's more comfortable than reconciling the monster that is with the sweet girl that was. but there is still room for doubt.

personally, I favour a reading that the only one who really knows is Lucy herself (or Not-Lucy, as the case may be). a strict delineation between identities is too easy, it makes everything that follows morally black and white. it's comfortable. but that grey area? the question of if they're doing the right thing, the blurred boundary of Lucy's transformation? that's so much scarier to me. I cannot and will not shut up about monsters disrupting borders and inhabiting liminal spaces because I love it. a Lucy who is possibly lost to us and possibly Becoming ticks so many more boxes for me than a Lucy who is definitively one or the other

#dracula daily #29 sept #we got souls we got unreliable narrators we got collapsing binaries its everything i ever need

[nerosunero]

29 September 2022, Co Donegal

#Donegal #29 Sept #nerosunero

[aropride]

mr brightside was released september 29, 2003

(also by same age i mean born on the exact same day)

#text #im like 80% sure my middle school best friend was born sept 29 2003. i would tell her this but we havent talked since we were 14 #And also im still holding a grudge. Rightfully

[newyorkthegoldenage]

42nd Steet celebrated its centennial in 1925. These men are displaying what the well-dressed man would be wearing throughout those hundred years, September 29, 1925.

Photo: Bettmann Archive/Getty Images/Fine Art America

#vintage New York #1920s #42nd St. #vintage men's clothing #men's fashion #Sept. 29 #historical fashion #men's historical fashion #29 Sept. #29 September #September 29

[coeluvr]

Frequently Asked Questions

Hello! There have been a lot of repeated asks and I wanted to answer them once and for all so I don't clog the dashboard with the same thing over and over. :)

What is the purpose of MC being a child in the beginning?

I wanted MC to be at their most vulnerable place possible so MC is a child in the beginning. In Chapter 2 there is a timeskip to when they are 15 and then in Chapter 3 they become 20.

Does MC have to become the Royal Consort?

Yes.

How many books will there be?

I'm planning on this being a duology!

Will we be able to choose X, Y, and Z?

Regarding the MC, you will be able to choose the following:

Appearance except for their eyes which are red by default. *

Pronouns

Gender identity

Type of compliments they prefer

Type of clothing they wear

Tattoos / Scars

Coping mechanisms **

Personality and Public Image

The things that are set are:

MC's age

MC's eye color *

Due to the events of the story, your MC will want revenge at the beginning of the story no matter what. ***

* Why are MC's eyes red by default?

Each of the royal families has a signature eye color, MC's family's eye color is red. Eye color is extremely important in this story.

** What kind of coping mechanisms are there?

Here is a list of the current unhealthy coping mechanisms:

Substance Abuse, mainly alcohol.

Sleeping too much

Not Sleeping at all

Overworking

Taking Unnecessary Risks

Excessive amounts of Sexual Acts

Self Care being nonexistent

Excessive Spending

Here is a list of hobbies that are considered a coping mechanism if your MC does not have an unhealthy coping mechanism:

Dancing

Singing

Playing instruments

Cooking / Baking

Hunting

Forging weapons

Gardening

Painting

Writing

Reading

How many can I choose?

You can choose:

2 hobbies = 2 healthy coping mechanisms, mostly treated as hobbies

1 hobby + 1 unhealthy coping mechanism

1 hobby + 2 unhealthy coping mechanisms

Is this mandatory?

Your MC must have a hobby but they do not have to have an unhealthy coping mechanism.

Which unhealthy coping mechanism is the worst for each RO's route?

I'm not a fan of spoilers and I think it will be much more interesting to see for yourself later on.

*** Why is MC set on revenge in the beginning of the story?

MC lost their entire life at the hands of Luceris and then got forced into the role of the Royal Consort. It wouldn't make sense, to me (the author), if young MC didn't want any sort of retribution.

Can MC decide not to pursue revenge once they are older?

Yes.

Just to make sure, there is a path of revenge in this IF, right?

Please read the intro post and what I wrote above.

Quick answer: Yes.

So MC can kill Luceris as revenge?

Yes. This is the only possible death I will confirm so please do not ask me about the other characters.

Can MC do X, Y, and Z as a form of revenge?

Why don't you play and find out?

At least tell us if MC can romance Helios for revenge.

Yes, that will be possible.

If MC does that, can they also genuinely romance someone else?

No. The ROs are all on friendly-ish terms with each other and would not have that type of relationship with MC if they were playing around with Helios.

Remember, the routes WILL lock at some point, until then everyone is free game.

MC will be able to have flings / one-night stands in any route though.

Who can we have a fling with?

The following list will be updated as characters are introduced:

Lord Eadred / Lady Eadith

The others have not been introduced yet!

Is romance mandatory?

No.

Does MC have to engage in [insert immoral things]?

No.

Isn't MC being the Consort of a grown man weird?

Yes, it is. People in the story do not think it is normal or acceptable.

It is supposed to make you feel uncomfortable.

For some reason a Luceris x MC romance sounds good...

Absolutely not. If you send me an ask with this type of content you will be blocked.

Is NSFW allowed?

Yes.

Can I call Hunter [insert gendered term]?

Sure but I will not answer asks in which they aren't referred as they/them. I don't want people to think they are a specific gender in my head.

Why is Hunter's route so angsty?

Wait and see!

Does every route have angst?

Yes. Even the ones that are "easy" :)

When's the next update coming?

When it's ready!

Wait... Did I miss an update?

Please check the game's itch.io page and take a look at the posts. I will always post something to let everyone know about updates or other extra content.

You should add the game to your collection to receive notifications of posts.

When does MC become an adult in the main story?

As I mentioned before, MC is 20 in Chapter 3.

Can you add [customizable thing]?

You can suggest it but I can't promise anything.

Can we draw the characters and imagine them differently?

Yes, you can draw them.

Yes, you can imagine differently as long as it does not whitewash any characters. I don't want to see fair white pale skin Luceris/Helios/Fadiya/Hunter.

Yes, I've seen it before and hated it.

Can we write fanfiction?

Yes! I won't interact with it to protect myself so please don't send it to me.

Can we create other types of fanworks?

Yes!

You don't answer my questions.

Sorry! For a better understanding of what I answer and what I do not answer see my ask guidelines.

How would the ROs react to X, Y, and Z?

I'm guessing you didn't read my ask guidelines.

All the asks are very appreciated, but I'm afraid you will be disappointed if you send me these because I won't answer.

[Any theory]

I love reading them so keep them coming but I will no longer post them!

If you wish for others to see it and discuss it with you, I suggest joining the Official Discord Server.

This whole thing is problematic to me.

Great, this is supposed to have problematic elements and none of the characters are saints.

Why can't we choose [insert thing + complaining]?

Please write fanfiction or something else and do not come to me to complain.

Are Luceris and Lancelot just friends?

Stick around and find out.

Luceris or Lancelot romance route when?

They were adults when MC was a child. I would rather die than write that.

Luceris is a loser pedo!

He is a loser but not the latter. He doesn't find any children attractive. Hope that clears things up! :)

Well then... you're the pedo!

Please look up what that word means and stop throwing it around.

I don't like this.

Don't read it. :)

Can I give you [insert gift]?

It makes me extremely uncomfortable so I would prefer it if people didn't gift me things. If you wish to support me please do it through Ko-Fi, Patreon, or Itch.io donations.

[Any rude comment]

I don't care.

[Any praise or jokes]

I might not reply but I read all of them! Thank you for being here. 💗

That's all I can think of right now. This will be updated as I remember more.

Don't hesitate to send me asks that weren't answered here!

#faq #interactive fiction #crown of ashes and flames #last updated: #sept 29

[picklepie888]

Dracula Characters + The Type of Students They Would Be in a Group Project

Van Helsing- The teacher who assigns the project, gives a vague description of the criteria, then tells everyone to just read the pamphlet.

Jonathan- The kid who read the pamphlet and understands it.

Jack- The kid who read the pamphlet, didn't understand it at all, but tries to act like he does.

Mina- The kid who does all the research, and ends up doing 90% of the work.

Arthur- The kid who gets stuck doing the tasks no one else wants to do.

Quincey- The kid who doesn't show up until just before the project's due, skims the pamphlet, but still somehow ends up being more helpful than most of the other group members.

Lucy- The kid who was eager to help out in the beginning, but ends up getting sick half way through and misses most of the group meetings.

#dracula daily #dracula #sept 29 #abraham van helsing #jonathan harker #jack seward #mina harker #arthur holmwood #quincey morris #lucy westenra

[diavorchid]

welcome to dracula daily, Jack! thanks for subscribing to the podcast, Mina!

(ps. click for better quality) || sorry for the inaccuracy of... everything i just wanna see them hangout ok<3

also everyone has to know my mind was fighting over drawing this vs suitor squad sleepover

#dracula daily #jack seward #mina harker #john seward #mina murray #dd sept 29 #september 29 #my art #my post #i love them your honor #dracula fanart #jack & mina

[missingn000]

oh sukuna we're really in it now...

#how have i only been writing this since sept 29 my god. i am going CRAZY crazy #i'd say i have roughly a third left to write? #this page/word ct includes all my outlining & notes & choppy fragment sentences but we will get there. We are getting there #we will get there if it fucking kills me i swear to god (sukuna) #i am ded.yet we press on #tote #tpg

[timberlakegallery]

#nsync #justin timberlake #joey fatone #lance bass #jc chasez #chris kirkpatrick #reunion #trolls band together #nsync reunion #new single #boy bands #2000s #better place #sept 29 #2023 #jt #timberlake #jc

[sunburnacoustic]

I was talking to someone about Muse at the radio station and we had the funniest chat that went like this,

Them: ‘Oh! I didn’t realise you were that into Muse! Tough question I know, but where would you rank them amongst your top 10 artists?’

Me: :)

#No. 1 lol #Easy next question #Just this once :) #muse band #musers #It was v funny #I told him we were doing a 1.5 hour absolution listen closer to 29 Sept the U.K. release date #(And literally guess who helped me with that?? Muse Tumblr!!! I’m so excited for this :)))) #If you are really really bored next Sunday night and want to listen along text me I’ll send you the link lol. I’m v excited for that show!

[cascadiums]

also, respect to Art and the boys on their restraint. if my fiance crawled out of the grave, bloody beautiful and horrific, and asked me to go with her, all the cowboys and asylum owners in the world couldn't hold me back

#dracula daily #29 sept #ive been so restrained this whole time im giving myself one moment of gay for vamp girls

[nerosunero]

29 September 2023, Dublin

#nerosunero #dublin #29 Sept

[trudemaethien]

dracula polycule vibes off the chart with mina meeting seward. he’s so awkward at her but the VERY first thing he notices is that she’s pretty

a sweet-faced, dainty-looking girl

and immediately the attraction is returned

"I knew you from the description of poor dear Lucy; but——" She stopped suddenly, and a quick blush overspread her face.

The blush that rose to my own cheeks somehow set us both at ease, for it was a tacit answer to her own.

looook at them blushing at each other! omg awwww.

not a hint of impropriety but that evening they swap diaries and read all about each other’s lives…

(also can Van Helsing help himself? he meets his people and falls in love straightaway. yes i know stoker was sort of setting him up as a fatherly figure. but dilf, ok? ok)

#dracula polycule #dracula daily #sept 29

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Leslie Howard, Gertrude Lawrence, and Reginald Owen in Candle Light. The play, from a book by Siegfried Geyer adapted by P.G. Wodehouse, opened at the Empire Theater on September 30, 1929, and ran for 128 performances.

Photo: NYPL

#vintage New York #1920s #vintage Broadway #Leslie Howard #Gertrude Lawrence #Sept. 29 #Reginald Owen #Candle Light play #29 Sept. #29 September #September 29 #PG Wodehouse

[ashitshowforalot]

the getting breakfast fit aka my pjs and my comfort sweater that has gone everywhere with me for the last week and a half l

#rain’s thoughts #ootd sept 29 bc i doubt i will be changing unless me and my roommate chose to go out. then i updated

[starlling-writes]

# ILoveMyCountry

And by country, I mean Drawfee ♡

#Karina told me to #So I did #Drawfee #drawfee show #On Sept 29 2022 in Drawfee's ~nasty~ episode #They said to post this on the 4th of July next year #Well now is that time #While I don't celebrate this day - I do celebrate Drawfee #And all the chaotic joy they bring me