#archduke j

[toxicsludgeyaoi]

Toxic Sludge Yaoi Tournament: MakoJ (MADK) Vs Paperhat (Villainous)

(Vote for whichever you like more.)

Propaganda under cut. Note: spoilers for these medias may be below.

MakoJ propaganda

"Guro Hot, Demons Hot, Corruption Arcs Hot"

Paperhat propaganda

"Evil nerd scientist employee x cruel eldritch horror boss"

#tournament #toxic yaoi #proship safe #proship tournament #proship #anti anti #polls #toxicsludgeyaoitournament #madk #madk manga #makoto #archduke j #archduke #paperhat #villainous #black hat #dr flug #villainous flug #villainous black hat #villainous paperhat

[little-red-fool]

Thought I’d do a little thing for D.

#my art #my oc #D #loki #norse mythology #norse gods #sergey razumovsky #major grom #archduke j #madk #abrahamic mythology #duke dantalion #aurelio voltaire #in this moment #i dont know how but they found me #autoheart #polite fiction #oc info

[btbigelow]

I was commissioned by the extremely nice @birdyprincette to draw Archduke J from MADK. Never thought anyone would ever commission me to draw a character from this comic, but that's why I like taking commissions, they give me the opportunity to draw things I probably wouldn't on my own initiative. The manga is pretty subversive (it's eroguro) and VERY MUCH NOT MEANT FOR KIDS so keep that in mind if you want to check it out, but the art is magnificent.

#bt bigelow art #pencil art #madk #madk manga #archduke j #j madk #pencil illustration

[mmithrun]

madk icons ; kieran

#madk manga #madk #manga panel #manga icons #kieran #madk kieran #archduke j #makoto #manga madk #anime icons #icons #twitter icons

[shah-is-bored]

I cannot recover from Archduke J's sex appeal omg he's been stuck in my head all week 🧍I can feel a hyperfixation developing BUT THERE'S NOT ENOUGH CONTENT AHHHH

i need a new thing to obsess over asap

#madk #archduke j

[mischieviem]

My final peice for good omens inktober over on Instagram

#good omens #good omens 2 #ineffable husbands #ineffable idiots #ineffable partners #ineffable spouses #anthony j crowley #aziraphale x crowley #aziracrow #aziraphale #archangel aziraphale #archduke crowley #crowley x aziraphale #crowley good omens #antony j crowley #crowley #also thank you guys for 1000 followers already on here wow that was fast #<3 #mischieviem

[scribblerinthestars]

I always suspected Crowley was an Aries.

#good omens #crowley #good omens fandom #good omens s2 #anthony j crowley #archduke of hell crowley #canonically angels and demons don’t have zodiac signs #but Crowley screams Aries

[ahb-writes]

Book Review: ‘Ascendance of a Bookworm’ #14 (4.2)

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 4 Volume 2 (Ascendance of a Bookworm by Miya Kazuki My rating: 5 of 5 stars Aside from the dumbass (lovesick) prince, aside from the spiteful (petty) archknights, and aside from her exceedingly worrisome (annoying) caretakers back home, Rozemyne's first semester abroad is going swell. ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 is the novel series' finest example of "one person's daily aspiration is another person's unmitigated disaster." Lady Rozemyne slips into a comfortable schedule of attending the library and further coaching up her duchy's peers. She occasionally makes time for a tea party or two, but only when necessary or in furtherance of her personal goals. Is it really Rozemyne's fault that she shows up Prince Anastasius, arrogant and abrasive, whenever he challenges her to prove her noble worth? Is it really Rozemyne's fault that the jerks from the duchy of Dunkelfelger are too stupid to do their own background work to avoid being humiliated when attempting to match wits? Whatever the case, readers track Rozemyne's daily adventures as she ingratiates herself to the library staff, befuddles fellow archduke candidates, and occasionally wades into interduchy statecraft, if by sheer accident. ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 is a strong, entertaining read. Without constant commentary from Ferdinand, Sylvester, and Karstedt, the young woman's delightfully logical efforts to weasel out of danger are met with just the right balance of amusement and confusion. Social graces this girl has not. For example, when a rival duchy challenges Ehrenfest to a game of treasure-stealing ditter, Rozemyne-the-strategist absolutely dominates. And when Anastasius publicly chides her intellect, Rozemyne-the-brilliant calmly and coolly proves she's eternally prepared with a comeback. One of the novel's best moments occurs during a tea party. A friendly get-together between Rozemyne and the dainty Lady Eglantine (duchy of Klassenberg) goes sideways when Anastasius crashes the party and insists Rozemyne compose a new piece of music for his sort-of girlfriend. The prince is throwing his weight around and trying to put Ehrefest in its place. Except, of course, Rozemyne snaps her fingers, orders her attendants into ready position, and blithely composes a new tune for the harspiel on the fly. She's that good. It isn't until much later that Rozemyne learns how constantly showing up royalty, and frequently responding to their prodding with raw sarcasm, is typically viewed as a death warrant. Whoops. To that end, the current volume also makes a concerted effort to materialize the nation's political infrastructure. Readers learn more of the balance of power between the two princes (Anastasius and his elder brother, Sigiswald). Readers also learn more about the rules of succession (real or presumed), as well as the consequences of attempting to run away from one's royal fate. As far as drama goes, ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 doesn't disappoint. When one of her retainers expresses outright disgust for serving a noble with such a weak constitution, Rozemyne must make a difficult decision regarding how to properly effect a punishment befitting the ignorant. To cut off a retainer is to disgrace a person's whole family. But doing so also makes one liable for retaliation. If she's too severe, then her reputation may shift toward a more authoritarian vibe. If she's too soft, then her other retainers may view her kindness as a weakness. What's a librarian to do?

Light-Novel Reviews || ahb writes on Good Reads

#light novel #review #ascendance of a bookworm #5 of 5 stars #goodreads #honzuki no gekokujou #lady rozemyne #miya kazuki #本好きの下剋上 #本好きの下剋上～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません #honzuki no gekokujou shisho ni naru tame niwa shudan o erandeiramasen #j novel club #you shiina #quof #detlinde #rudiger #leonore #anastasius #eglantine #arrogant and abrasive #death warrant #serving a noble with such a weak constitution #the right balance of amusement and confusion #befuddles fellow archduke candidates

[mademoisellegush]

I'm so unwell I need to get a commission of phonia/gort

#perhaps when j finish my oneshot. i could get smth based on it. #thinking about the scene where phonia gets pardoned against their will by the archduke and is used as a propaganda piece #thinking about phonia gifting him the head of his jailer.

[quotesfrommyreading]

As it became clear that the assassins were Bosnian Serbs who had been prepared for their mission in Belgrade, Wilhelm went into one of his belligerent moods. It was his practice to write in the margins of diplomatic dispatches as he read them, and his comments were often wildly dramatic; it was a way of blustering, of playing his beloved role of All-High Warlord, and also of letting the foreign office know where he stood. “Then he's a false rascal!” he would soon be saying of Britain's foreign secretary in one such note. “He lies!” “Rot!” When at the beginning of July he received a wire in which the German ambassador in Vienna reported having urged the Austrians not to be too quick in moving against Serbia, Wilhelm exploded. “Who authorized him to act that way?” he wrote. “Serbia must be disposed of, and that right soon!”

  —  A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918 (G. J. Meyer)

#book quotes #g. j. meyer #a world undone: the story of the great war 1914 to 1918 #history #military history #politics #ww1 #july crisis #assassination of archduke franz ferdinand #austria-hungary #bosnia and herzegovina #serbia #germany #wilhelm ii #heinrich von tschirschky

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

#tumblr polls #legends of tomorrow #dc legends of tomorrow #arrowverse #dc’s legends of tomorrow #lot #dc universe #dc comics #dc poll #dc posting #sara lance #ray palmer #leonard snart #mick rory #john constantine #zari tomaz #nora darhk #nate heywood #dc tv universe #dc tv shows #dc multiverse #dc #dcu

[lgbtqmanga]

New Releases Dec. 12, 2023

The Black Cat & the Vampire vol. 2 by Nikke Taino

Studious Yuki Hasegawa found himself pursued by the unbearably popular Jean Michele and embroiled in a potentially deadly search for a monster hiding among the students of Blanc College boarding school. When Jean accidentally bites Yuki after their school dance, Yuki is forced to come to terms with the idea that vampires are real and Blanc College is full of them. When Jean explains the cruel power of a human's love, Yuki wonders if the only way to keep vampires from feeling that cursed urge to drink blood if for humans not love them. Will Yuki be able to stop his budding feelings for Jean now that he knows what fate awaits them...?

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense (novel) vol. 11 by Yuumikan and Koin

A bunch of talented new guilds are ready to give Maple Tree a run for their money. But Maple’s not too worried. The thought of chances for more PvP has her fired up! Between scouting out other guilds for info on their rivals and looking for new skills to make themselves even deadlier, Maple Tree has plenty of work to do as the Ninth Event kicks off!

Hirano and Kagiura vol. 4 by Shou Harusono

Ten seconds a day. That’s how long Hirano agreed to let Kagiura do the touchy-feely thing he insisted on. Hirano’s not sure it’s really doing anything, but whatever floats his boat, right? In any case, between all of Kagiura’s grumbling and Hirano’s friends’ reactions, Hirano is left pondering—what exactly counts as doting on his roommate...?

I Married My Female Friend vol. 1 by Shio Usui

Kurumi and Ruriko made a deal: if they were both single in five years, they would marry each other. Five years later, neither woman is attached, so it’s time for a wedding! Marriage is full of firsts, especially for two friends, so they have a lot to learn about each other in their newly shared home. But will they continue this arrangement like two especially close roommates…or will a different kind of love bloom between them?

MADK vol. 3 by Ryo Suzuri

FINAL VOLUME!

Makoto has long been ostracized because of his odd hobbies and a sexual kink others see as disgusting. After summoning a demon from hell called Archduke J, Makoto sells his soul to him and is reborn himself as a demon in hell. As he learns and grows in his new role, his infatuation with J turns into an obsession - an obsession to surpass the very demon who birthed him!

Magic Knight Rayearth vol. 1 by CLAMP

Contains updated translation and lettering created for the 25th-anniversary release.

Three girls who couldn't be more different meet on a school trip to Tokyo Tower--and find themselves beamed into a parallel world called Cefiro, where the mysterious Pillar has recruited them to avert a calamity! With the help of a motley troop of rogues and wizards, they will unlock the power of three transforming giant dragons known as Rune Gods and rush to the Pillar's aid...but there's more going on at the heart of Cefiro than they know!

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman: UK Arc Over by Arata Asanae

Toushirou, an omega, and Alex, his Nyartigian alpha mate, are now living together in bliss. But one day, Alex is called for a short-term assignment in the UK…and included is a special note that his mate can accompany him. Though Alex hesitates because of the dangers, Toushirou’s desire to visit a foreign country wins out, and the two set off on a journey to a new land…

Pink Heart Jam vol. 1 by Shikke

For college student Haiga, starting school in the big city is a chance to make new friends and try new things. On the first day of classes, he spots an impossibly gorgeous upperclassman named Kanae strumming a guitar and decides to join the school’s rock band. But later, when a drunken dare gives Haiga the opportunity to visit a male brothel, he finds his crush employed there as a sex worker!

Haiga lets Kanae introduce him to gay sex, and afterward his innocent crush on Kanae is replaced with a whole new type of attraction. Even as their bond outside the brothel strengthens, Kanae will only be intimate inside its confines—and only in certain ways. What will it take for the two to go beyond experimentation and forge a real relationship?

The Witches' Marriage vol. 2 by studio HEADLINE

Melissa only entered into a "Witches' Marriage" with Tanya as a means to opening the Door of Truth. But as she gets to know her pure-hearted wife, they grow closer, and Melissa's feelings start to change. Will joining a class for witch couples cement their bond, or undo all their progress?

#lgbt manga #queer manga #manga #new releases #novels

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@tsckcyomi said:

Joshua has been staying at Martha's rest since a couple weeks, having been picked up by a few guards stationed there when found wandering the landscape by himself. When informing them that he must return to Rosalith and to the Archduke, he was met with bewilderment, and informed that his home is occupied by imperials since the fall of Phoenix Gate.

It's naught that Joshua can or wants to understand. And so he goes nigh mute, refusing to give anyone his name or anything else that might give away his identity and resolving himself to having to sneak away and make his way back home by himself should no one from Rosalith get here first. That is until he catches sight of a man so strange yet so familiar at the same time. An imperial Bearer, accompanied by an equally familiar silver-haired lady and a big hound. From around the corner of the inn, Joshua warily observes the small group making their way through the settlement - until the hound raises its head and sniffs the air ere it dashes towards him, that is. Immediately, the young lord steps back in an attempt to retreat, but alas - it's too late. With an excited bark, the hound jumps on him and Joshua falls to the ground, not able to help the soft laugh escaping him when the animal licks his face.

They had been busy helping out where they could. Both had too many sins and regrets to ignore those in need. Perhaps it felt like he could earn redemption by being helpful. Even though they had their own reasons for going to Martha's rest, they still seemed to get swept up in helping. They had been doing a favor for Martha when Torgal caught the scent of something. Clive cursed under his breath. He was usually so well-behaved. He told Jill to go on ahead while he retrieved the wolf. It was dangerous to be a bearer on his own, but this place was safer than most.

His heart sunk into his stomach when he saw that Torgal had knocked down a child. In a tone far too much like a parent lecturing a child, he scolded the wolf. He whined softly in protest, but Clive commanded him to return to the inn with Jill. He didn't want Torgal to be pulled into more trouble if this child's parents got angry. With only a growl in protest, the hound relented.

"Apologies. M-my master sent me to retrieve him." He kneeled beside the child. "Are you h-" His voice died in his throat.

Blue eyes widened as he saw the boy. An illusion or a hallucination. Or a damned ghost. He didn't know. The lump that formed in his throat instantly stole his voice. His heart pounded in his chest and it felt like a knife was twisting in it too.

"J-Joshua...?" His voice trembles, cracks, and is barely audible. He isn't sure how long it takes before the tears run out of his eyes. Real or illusion, Clive cannot stomach the raw emotion attacking him. The brother that he has loved... The brother that he had killed... His hands moved to grip his small shoulders, fingers trembling as he held onto them. Gentle as to not hurt but firm.

"I.... I'm sorry...." Clive had always wanted to look strong in front of him. Shedding tears in front of Joshua was never something he wanted. But here he was, crying before him. Begging for forgiveness that he did not deserve. "I'm so sorry... I didn't.... I would never.... want to hurt you... I'm sorry."

#✶ — › ᴵᶰ ᶠᶤʳᵉ; ᶤᶰ ʷʰᶤˢᵖᵉʳˢ — ⌜ answers.⌟ #✶ — › ᴵ ʲᵘˢᵗ ʷᵃᶰᵗ ᵗᵒ ᵗᵘʳᶰ ᵗʰᵉ ˡᶤᵍʰᵗˢ ᵒᶰ ᶤᶰ ᵗʰᵉˢᵉ ᵛᵒˡᵃᵗᶤˡᵉ ᵗᶤᵐᵉˢ — ⌜ in character.⌟ #✶ — › 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱 — ⌜ main i.⌟

[yxxxxxx1]

Thread about Joanna of Castile: Part 8: “The Tragic Departure: Philip's Refusal and Juana's Suffering

Philips' refusal to stay longer shocked both monarchs and procurators. Castilian procurators warned that if he crossed France during wartime, he would be considered a traitor, exposing himself to the mercy of his enemies and endangering Juana's life. This would not only undermine the monarchs, but also the interests and honour of all Spain, and would cause great agitation. The Aragonese procurators appealed to Philip in the same way. Although the monarchs persuaded Juana to remain for the birth of their fourth child, Philip left Madrid on 19 December.

Martire was dismissive of Juana, who showed no sign of 'royalty or courage'. Burton, perhaps familiar with Martire’s letters, later summarised the situation in his opus on melancholy.

Juana was:

“So impatient and melancholy upon [Philip’s] departure, that she would scarce eat her meat, or converse with any man; and though she were with child, the season of the year terrible, the wind against her, in all haste would to sea after him.”

Historians have also attributed this distressing episode to Juana's personal obsession with Philip, underestimating the broader political aspect. As with all female royals, Juana was born into a highly political setting. Even though she wasn't power-hungry, honour and reputation mattered to her. She was not only affected by her separation from her husband, but also by his conduct towards her. As a result, Juana, who wore violet for her reunion with Isabel in May, bid Philip farewells in December.

Almost certainly, this signalled more than personal grief.  She was heir to the many realms of Castile and Aragon and beyond personal grief and dishonour, her mourning signalled a political calamity.

The idea that Philip had run from his commitments as soon as the oath-taking was over made people doubt the succession, which made it very unlikely that the Spanish kingdoms could be ruled by princes who were also archdukes of Austria and dukes of Burgundy. This left Juana with a difficult decision, although not necessarily a resolute one:

To abandon her husband and children and remain in Castile to confront an uncertain future; or, in the event of Isabel's demise, to allow Fernando to continue to lead until Charles reached adulthood.

Considering the magnitude of negative remarks regarding Juana's conduct, it is noteworthy to recall that throughout the spring, she remained faithful to her royal duties. She made various acts of religious patronage, including visits that January to the Clarisan monastery of Rejas. Another sign that she supported the Franciscan order comes from a note written by a man named Francisco Segarra, who was hired by the kings to inspect monasteries in Aragon in 1493. Segarra thanks Juana for an act of charity and for her letters, in which she told him not to hesitate to ask her for more help. He hopes to be able to visit her soon.

On 10 April, she brought comfort to her parents with the birth, at Alcalá de Henares, of a second son, Ferdinand, whom she agreed to leave in Castile. Sandoval describes Juana’s pleasure at the birth and the (fattering) sermon about her that Villaescusa preached at the baptism. Zurita refers to the:

“Great respect that the princess always had for the queen.

Sources: Fleming, G. B. (2018). Juana I: Legitimacy and Conflict in Sixteenth-Century Castile (1st ed. 2018 edition). Palgrave Macmillan.

Fox, J. (2012). Sister Queens: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile. Ballantine Books.

Gómez, M. A., Juan-Navarro, S., & Zatlin, P. (2008). Juana of Castile: History and Myth of the Mad Queen. Associated University Presse.

#joanna of castile #juana i of castile #philip the handsome #juana la loca #isabel #irene escolar #Raúl Mérida #Philippe le Beau #Felipe I de Castilla #Felipe el Hermoso #Philipp I. von Kastilien #Filips I van Castilië #Johanna van Castilië #Jeanne la Folle #european history #johanna van castilie #catherine of aragon

[polyx-art]

Archduke J from MADK by Ryo Suzuri

#madk #archdukej #ryosumiyoshi #ryosuzuri #madkfanart

[underno9]

🙌 >;3c hands you arch!duke crowley

send 🙌 to grab my muse by the throat [x]

Fear flashed across the demons eyes when the archduke grasped a hold of his throat. A hand instinctively reached up to try and pull it away before he stopped himself. Knowing that it would probably make matters worse.

"Crowley... Mr Archduke... I meant no offense. Was j-just offering my services, is all. We always worked so well together before. Anything you want.... an-anything at all, I'm your demon."

#ic #sauntereddownward