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ms-scarletwings · 5 months

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Every Dredge Aberration (2023), Part 9

Savage Baracuda

Encyclopedia #127

Aberrant form of baracuda

Description:

It thrashes about ruinously, jaws snapping and tearing its own flesh apart. A body sundered by ravenous hatred.

Comment: It can’t go unsaid that source did a strangely phenomenal job on the art delivery with this. The description as well, since it invokes to me another disfiguring madness I’ve seen before.

How to catch: A Day-swimmer found in shallow shoals in the Stellar Basin.

Concertina Baracuda

Encyclopedia #128

Aberrant form of baracuda

Description:

Its body extends, then collapses together with each gasping breath. Nature dissected into mechanical motion.

Comment: Your childhood accordion fish paper crafts, brought through the stark filter that is reality.

How to catch: ^^^

Gazing Shark

Encyclopedia #129

Aberrant form of hammerhead

Description:

Huge bulbous eyes move about on large fleshy stalks, siphoning energy from its body. Its search is not over.

Comment: Disfigurement and intrigue aside, what makes this mutation particularly notable is its bounty- starting at base of $425 per head. Prior to the discovery of The Pale Reach, this was actually the most valuable individual aberrant available in the sea. Measuring by value per inventory slot, it still holds second place for most profitable catch in range.

How to catch: Giving one of the biggest bang for a buck, a couple of these could go a decent length towards your next ship renovation. As with other large sharks, hammerhead spawns are few and far between at oceanic depths. This species called the Stellar Basin its home. While it will be available night and day, it may be worth risking a trip or two into the fog after this beaut, for the slightly raised chance of an aberrant appearance. As with any abominable fish, bait and the fishing tools from the deep can only help in your search. Before anything else, a sturdy and spacious hull must be considered before seeking out the beasts, keeping in mind their 9 Slots of cargo requirements.

Crown of Nadir

Encyclopedia #130

Aberrant form of crow

Description:

A fractal gateway, reaching beyond the abyss. From its maw whispers a call from below.

Comment: It resembles uncomfortably the crab pot boon from one of the shrines- Mouth of the Deep. Perhaps one of these was involved in its construction. Despite this creature’s association with the water, “Nadir” is a celestial term. In the astronomical sense, it directs to a point on the sphere one stands on directly under the observer’s current location. It means below one in the sense of the lowest bottom possible, and taken from the literal Arabic, “opposite”. For pondering’s sake, if symbolic link from the name “crown of thorns” is to Jesus of Nazareth, ask yourself what more fitting a name could be given to this cosmic perversion than Crown of Nadir? I have no answer, myself.

How to catch: Must be captured by a large enough crab pot. Requires 9 squares of inventory and is only found at depths of 5 meters or shallower in the Basin.

Entangled Crab

Encyclopedia #131

Aberrant form of blue crab

Description:

Glistening purple strings sprout from solid rock, tying and untying themselves. They fall way and whither, making way for new knots.

Comment: Could barely be recognized as the crab it supposedly once was. A lovely color of sea spaghetti, at least, and this is a good thing, since the painter will be wanting one towards unlocking the royal purple pigment.

How to catch: Dwells the same depth and areas as the crown of thorns starfish, while only taking up 2 slots, making it suitable for smaller traps if checked frequently.

Imperious Lobster

Encyclopedia #132

Aberrant form of Spiny Lobster

Description:

Iridescent purple feelers recoil from the dry air. Sacs of violet fluid embedded in its carapace begin to drain.

Comment: No answers in sight as to what this fluid is, or its purpose, but there has been discovered a much better function- mixing into a stylish new coat of paint for the fisherman’s vessel.

How to catch: A pot catch that actually does not overlap with the zone of the previous two. Place traps between 5 and 50 meters in the Basin.

#dredge game #body horror #grotesque fish #aberrant fish #fish horror #primal reference #scarlet talks about things

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pokedopey · 1 year

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I meant to post these two months ago uuhh, there was gonna be more and then health issues sprouted up

Art based around a anthro Okami AU, done when I got super back into it! I did have some notes on it:

-To regular people Ammy is seen as a regular wolf lady, her golden eyes seen as black

-The Oina tribe turns into wolf ppl rather than feral ones

-Ammy is veeeery blank faced most of the time, every now and then showing open emotion; though she does begin to open up more over her journey. unlike her son! Chibi is far more expressive.

-speaking of Chibi; where Ammy is powerful enough to use near limitless ink straight from her tail, Chibi's powers are so limited he needs the help of a physical celestial brush, one that can't refill itself on its own.

-last pic was a doodle of full power, shiranui ammy =)

#okami #okamiden #okami amaterasu #okami game #okami issun #waka okami #idk if theres even a fandom on here to look at these :0

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charkyzombicorn · 11 months

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In mythology there are huge festivals and holidays to celebrate each of the gods. what are the main festivals for each of the crew?

Luffy: Sun festival!!! Lasts at least 3 days, a week on a good year. Kind of like saturnalia, lots of food, drink and debauchery, but also lots of dancing and music with strong drums. He appears at the islands as long as there's food offerings for him before moving to the next one, and it's bad luck to fast for more than 4 hours during the time, because Luffy notices and goes to see what tf's going on. (lots of slave liberation because of this, celestial dragons hate the sun festival because they need to feed their slaves better for a week or Luffy will find them)

Zoro: battle festival!! Drink and tournament!!!! Everyone with a desire to participate Must, no matter of gender, race or skill. Zoro protects the weaker ones with his blessing. Not from getting their ass beat, but from serious injury. Top 5 winners of the tournament fight Zoro. Only once has Zoro been beaten and that was by Mihawk, who let the other 4 he was lumped with get beaten before he drew his sword like the cocky goth he is.

Nami: Rain festival! She wants Cash Offerings from rich people or she Will throw tornados at them. Kind of like a night market, with tangerine treats and windchimes and pinwheels everywhere. Drinks made with rainwater are considered good luck, and any farmer's child that does a rain dance will get a good harvest on their farm. Lots of blue and orange themes, and the music is mostly just chimes to play along with the windchimes.

Usopp: Masquerade festivals. All the masks need to be made of wood, and it's considered good luck if a leaf or two sprout from your mask. Lots of children's games, and buying and selling plants. Few know this, but if you can steal a plant without getting caught, it will grow remarkably fast because Usopp thought that shit was funny. Lots of theatre performance too, person with the best story gets all their crops to grow twice as big as they should in half the time.

Sanji: Harvest Festival!! Basically a mixture of valentines day and thanksgiving, a banquet blessed by Sanji, the less waste, the better the fortune by the blessing. Smaller towns will just all eat at the same giant table. If you get engaged during the harvest festival, Sanji Will appear at the wedding and u Will live a happy life with ur partner. It got super saturated with romance and now it's tradition for couples to make the harvest festival meals together.

Chopper: Animal Festival!! Basically don't kill or eat an animal today, it's bad luck. In small towns its basically 'everyone bring ur pets to the park' day but larger cities have petting zoos. Just interact with animals, simple. Recorder music, cotton candy and petting zoos. Chopper can't give a lot of fortune but he can help a crappy farmer's cattle revolt so you'd better pet an animal today.

Robin: Robin likes to keep quiet and subtle, she only had a holiday on O'Hara and now that it's gone she just visits each of the survivors individually on that day to learn about their lives and tell them about their old friends and family on other sides of the world.

Franky: Maker's festival!!!!!! Funnest shit ever, artists, inventors, creators, everyone comes to show off their creations and see all the other creativity. This festival is spent with families mostly, but Robin always joins Franky in admiring each individual idea the humans made with the gift he gave them. It usually lasts several days because Franky wants to see all of it, and hes got a lot of people using these festivals to show off their art and their ideas.

Brook: Music festival!!!!!! Happens mostly at night, song and dance everywhere and lots of people waiting at docks looking for Brook, jamming and surfing his giant whale around the whole world. People tend to fast this day because they think since the moon is the 'opposite' of the sun that the sun feast should mean a moon fast. Not required, though. As long as you sing and dance and are never alone this night, Brook's happy. You can usually find Luffy dancing at one of the moon festivals because he is the stars and the sun, and he loves Brook's festival because it's almost as mindless as his

Jimbe: Jimbe doesn't like the idea of celebrating himself, so he spends his holiday, for one single day, using as much power as he can to bring every drop of water to life. Any hint of moisture can rust away shackles, any drop of water can quench the thirsty, any splash can be a fatal blow, all to free as many slaves as he possibly can, before he has to rest for an entire month to regain the power to stand. This means once he gets those people out, they have to fight for their own freedom from there.

#one piece #Myths & Gods AU #Btw the tides are Brook and Jimbe gently swaying like a slowdance #If You Even Care #jimbrook #Long post sry

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acharyaganesh123 · 8 months

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The Symbolism of Rohini Nakshatra: Unveiling Its Mysteries

Introduction

In the realm of Vedic astrology, Nakshatras, or lunar constellations, hold a profound significance. They are the celestial markers that shape our destiny and influence our characteristics. Rohini Nakshatra, often considered the favorite of Lord Krishna, is one such Nakshatra that exudes charm and mystery. In this article, we will delve into the symbolism of Rohini Nakshatra and explore the unique qualities it bestows upon individuals born under its celestial umbrella.

The Symbol of Rohini Nakshatra

The term "Rohini" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Roh," which means to rise or grow. It is symbolized by a young sprout or a shoot of wheat. This symbolism is pregnant with meaning and reflects the core attributes associated with Rohini Nakshatra.

Growth and Nourishment

The sprout or shoot represents growth, both physical and spiritual. Individuals born under Rohini Nakshatra are believed to have an innate ability to nurture and nourish, much like the earth's fertility that allows a tiny seed to burgeon into a mighty tree. They possess the power to cultivate their talents and relationships, fostering them with care and dedication.

Beauty and Attraction

Rohini Nakshatra is often associated with physical attractiveness and charm. People born under this Nakshatra are thought to possess a magnetic appeal that draws others towards them. They are graceful, radiant, and have an inherent sense of style. Like the moon (which Rohini is connected to), their beauty waxes and wanes, but it never loses its allure.

Creativity and Artistry

This Nakshatra is also linked to creativity and artistic talents. Those born under Rohini Nakshatra are often inclined towards artistic pursuits such as music, dance, or visual arts. Their creativity flows like a river, and they have the ability to transform their emotions and experiences into beautiful works of art.

Lord Krishna and Rohini Nakshatra

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born under Rohini Nakshatra, making it especially auspicious. The deep connection between Lord Krishna and Rohini Nakshatra is a testament to the divine qualities associated with this lunar mansion. Lord Krishna's captivating charm, loving nature, and ability to nurture are reflected in the symbolism of Rohini Nakshatra.

Conclusion

In the vast tapestry of Vedic astrology, each Nakshatra is a unique thread contributing to the overall design of an individual's life. Rohini Nakshatra, with its symbolism of growth, beauty, creativity, and the divine connection to Lord Krishna, is a celestial force that bestows its blessings upon those born under its influence. To understand one's own Rohini Nakshatra and its impact on their life, consulting with a knowledgeable Vedic astrologer is a wise step. Embracing the qualities of Rohini Nakshatra can lead to a life filled with growth, beauty, and the nurturing of both self and others.

#vastutips #astrology

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moorishflower · 1 year

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Hello dear, I wanted to take the time to also tell you about how much I love your works! After you started us off with Isaiah 45:23 and made poppies our dreamling flower I think "That I should wedded-be" has left a really deep impact on me and will always be one of my favourites. The whole eating of the heart and the way it is referenced throughout the series of follow-up works as the way they are connected is just. So. Good. For me. I haven't read the latest installment but I'm looking forward to it! (I want to have the time to enjoy it so it's still on my to read list.)

Maybe sprout wings is my the second fav, I have worried so much over these two over the course of reading, it was great to follow along and be able to read it as you publish it. I usually prefer reading fics when they're completed, but with this fandom I have found dedicated writers whose fics I gladly follow along while they are written, you among them. :) I could go on which of your fics I like but I'd have to list all of them, and there are so many! I will have to reread a few! Vampire Dream! Slutty dress Hob! Power bottom omega Hob! So many great short stories!! So many brilliant ideas! SIREN DREAM my dearest heart <3<3<3 The most I hope to see more of are your two unfinished works, If I please you and The Whole of Love Contained. 1389 Hob has a special place in my heart always and forever and I am very invested in his journey to Canterbury, also I am dying to know what happens to hurt Hob with fretting Dream and all his siblings. I'd also love more of the Wine-dark sea!

Well, this has been my love letter to you without much poetry because I'm not that good at words and not a native English-speaker. So instead I will share a poem of dear George with you because I am currently down a romantic rabbit hole of Byron's works:

When I dream that you love me, you’ll surely forgive; Extend not your anger to sleep; For in visions alone your affection can live,— I rise, and it leaves me to weep. Then, Morpheus! envelop my faculties fast, Shed o’er me your languor benign; Should the dream of to-night but resemble the last, What rapture celestial is mine! They tell us that slumber, the sister of death, Mortality’s emblem is given; To fate how I long to resign my frail breath, If this be a foretaste of Heaven!

Ah! frown not, sweet Lady, unbend your soft brow, Nor deem me to happy in this; If I sin in my dream, I atone it for now, Thus doom’d, but to gaze upon bliss. Though in visions, sweet Lady, perhaps you may smile, Oh! think not my penance deficient! When dreams of your presence my slumbers beguile, To awake, will be torture sufficient.

Tashina words can't express how touching and how beautiful and how KIND this message is, and how kind YOU are! I look forward to every comment you leave me, and your art and your fic is SO SO good, and deserving of most effusive praise <3 If I Please You is coming along steadily, and Whole of Love is sort of on the backburner at the moment but I don't have any plans to abandon it, there's just SO MUCH that I want to write that it feels like I'm an overfull helium balloon LOL

Thank you for the BEAUTIFUL poem, gosh Byron was an insufferable man but he damn well knew how to write love poetry ToT And I hope you have a fantastic new year my dear!!!

#ask response

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zootycutieart · 4 months

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Of course I've got some Kazoom Kid OCs planned! I'm giving them SuperThing partners as well! I've got a few planned!

Bloomlife "Bloom and grow forever!" Petal Verdancy Bloomlife was once a young girl who loved spring. She loved the flowers, the greenery, the life coming back to life. So, you can imagine her joy when Kazoom Blast made her the Kazoom Kid of springtime! Now filled with bright cheerfulness, she has the ability to help perk up the plants, bringing them to their newest buds. Her best ability lets her send up a whirlwind of petals, great for cover, but it also make for a great hay fever start as well. Despite her love of spring and growth, she's ironically very squeamish around bugs and other little critters. She's also surprisingly casual with the villains, she kind of has to be: her sister is her rival and she's dating a villain too!

Petalbury "Oh, grow up!" Sprout-Up Bloomlife's transformation partner. As she's the flowerpot and not the plant itself, she can easily change the flower she's tending to, and this can give her different abilities. However, she loves her standard flower the most, as it gives her the most energy and pep to keep going.

Princess Nimba "Find the silver lining!" April Showers The secret niece of Emperorder and Moonarchaos via their youngest sister, Princess Nimba went dormant with her uncles, while her mother was in the middle of business. With Kazoom Blast awakening the celestials, she's hoping to find her mother. For the time, she works with Bloomlife as a hero. When her emotions get the better of her, she can create storms. Get her sad, they're mainly rain. Get her angry, and you're in for some horrible thunderstorms. However, get her estatic and you're in for the best rainbows in the world!

Shelldye "Let me color your world!" Tie Dye Tint An artist at heart, Shelldye might hide in his shell, but his creativity certainly doesn't! Sure, his style of art might be sloppy and random in color, but he's having fun and being creative! Having so many colors, along with them being so wet and thin, means he can easily use them for a variety of things. His second-most favorite thing to do with them, after making actual art, is to use them to uncover footprints of the enemies!

SuperThings and Kazoom Kids © Magicbox Bloomlife, Petalbury, Princess Nimba, Shelldye, and artwork © ZootyCutie (that's me!)

#zootycutie's art #superthings #superzings #kazoom kids #own characters #fan characters #bloomlife #petalbury #princess nimba #shelldye

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sigiriyajunglesblogs · 6 months

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Sigiriya: An Inspiration for Modern-Day Architecture

In the heart of Sri Lanka, rising above lush green forests, stands the awe-inspiring rock fortress of Sigiriya. This ancient marvel isn’t merely a testament to the architectural prowess of bygone eras; it also serves as a guiding light for modern-day architectural practices. Let’s delve into how Sigiriya has managed to inspire and influence the contemporary architectural landscape.

1. Harmony with Nature

Sigiriya teaches architects the art of merging structures seamlessly with the natural environment. The rock fortress effortlessly blends into its surroundings, almost as if it sprouted organically from the earth. Modern architects, in their pursuit of sustainable design, draw inspiration from this. Today’s eco-friendly structures, with green roofs, vertical gardens, and landscaped terraces, echo Sigiriya’s gardens and ponds, emphasizing coexistence with nature.

2. Multifunctional Design

Sigiriya wasn’t just a fortress; it was a city center, a palace, and a monastic refuge. Its multi-layered design encompassed royal chambers, audience halls, gardens, moats, and even frescoes. Today’s architectural designs emphasize multifunctionality, creating spaces that serve various purposes. Be it mixed-use buildings combining residential, commercial, and recreational spaces or homes with transformable rooms, the versatility of Sigiriya continues to resonate.

3. Water Management

The intricate water management system of Sigiriya, with its canals, fountains, and moats, was nothing short of genius. Its ability to retain water during dry seasons and divert excess during rains showcased an impressive understanding of hydraulic technology. Modern architecture, faced with climate change and water scarcity, values water-saving and efficient distribution systems, drawing parallels to Sigiriya’s ancient wisdom.

4. Aesthetic with Purpose

The mesmerizing frescoes of Sigiriya, believed to depict either celestial nymphs or the consorts of the king, weren’t just ornamental; they told stories and reflected the culture of the era. Contemporary architecture similarly leans towards designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also carry deeper meanings, narratives, or reflect cultural values.

5. Defensive Strategies

Sigiriya’s architectural layout was masterfully planned to include defensive strategies. From its steep rock base, making it almost impregnable, to the mirror wall preventing defacement, and even the lion gate deterring invaders — each element had a protective purpose. Today’s secure architectural designs — be it in terms of data protection in smart buildings or privacy considerations — owe their lineage to ancient protective measures like those at Sigiriya.

Conclusion

Sigiriya, with its soaring boulders, breathtaking frescoes, and landscaped gardens, isn’t merely an archaeological wonder. It’s a timeless beacon for architects, offering lessons in sustainability, functionality, aesthetics, and more. As we craft the skyscrapers and smart homes of the 21st century, we do so standing on the shoulders of ancient giants like Sigiriya, drawing inspiration from the past to forge a brighter, more innovative future.

As you’re captivated by the magic of Sigiriya and its architectural brilliance, consider enriching your experience further by resting amidst nature. SigiriyaJungles Hotel offers a harmonious blend of luxury and serenity, echoing the very essence of Sigiriya’s charm. Let it be your tranquil retreat after a day of exploration.

#sri lanka #sigiriya #architechture #ancient history #history #heritage

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greypetrel · 1 year

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🙤 Unusual OC Associations 🙧

Alyra Mahariel

Last one of the girls, I'll may do Garrett as well.

Seasoning: Garlic. It has a very distinct taste that some people will hate, it will cover other things up if you use too much and its smell will stick to your hands for the whole day. You can't not notice it, it's there and it's gonna stay. Not a taste for all, but it's just what some dishes need.

Weather: Snow falling in the woods, everything is already covered in white and silent. It's quiet, it's apparently very peaceful but mercyless, if you stay there you'll freeze to death.

Colour: Ultramarine blue. It may be simple but it's intense, obtained by precious stone and expensive. One of a kind shade of blue, you may overlook it but it's there.

Sky: A misty late autumn/early winter dusk. Mysterious, potentially dangerous, you have to keep your guards up lest something will snatch you up from the shadows.

Magic power: Charming spells and influencing others.

House plant: She won't be a house plant, but the ivy that grows on your façade. You don't know where she sprouted, but before you realise she's all over your house, she's resilient, poisonous... And very pretty to look at, as if she was meant to be right there and then.

Weapon: A hunting knife. Simple in shape and practical, the leather on the hilt is well worn with use, there are no frills or decorations, the blade is kept meticolously sharp and well cared for. It's something made for use, not for show.

Social media: She'd hate social media with a passion. Most likely she would have a LinkedIn profile because her work requires her too, but she never update it. She has no time for social media and thinks they're stupid anyway.

Make-up product: Sunscreen. Something practical. Or lipstick used as a show for dominance and power if the situation requires it.

Fear: Wasting time in pointless things. Being used by others to do something she doesn't believe in or hate. She appears often as anaffective, she doesn't come to care easily for others, so losing a person she grew closer with stands in her fears too.

Ice cube shape: Normal ice cubes, with no frills, what's the point of frilly cubes, they just need to get the job done.

Method of long distance travel: The most efficient one, she's not skittish. Whatever gets you closer to where you want to go in the least time possible.

Art style: Any form of applied art/craftsmanship. Typography used for shop signs. Again, not something for show, but something nice looking and used in practice.

Mythological creature: Kitsune. A trickster fox, you don't know if it's benevolent or not, Very intelligent, very wise and very chaotic, will turn you around with words and trick you or protect you. Will shift its shape to adapt to the environment she lives in.

Piece of stationery: A sharpie that writes on basically everything.

3 emojis: 😑🦊🔥

Celestial body: Mars. Red, war, there once was water, maybe there is again if you look deep enough, you can calculate time periods looking at its wandering in the sky.

Tarot card: The Chariot (Upright: success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, focus || Reversed: forceful, no direction, no control, powerless, aggression, obstacles )

Not tagging because I'm shy, but if you read this and wants a tag say Hi in the comment and I'll add it! :)

Edit. I am stupid. @whimsyswastry I'M SO SORRY I have a terrible memory (Dory the fish-like) and I didn't recall what I wrote. If you want to do this, and it's not too late, you're officially tagged! (Sorry again!)

#unusual oc associations #tag games #alyra mahariel

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honourablejester · 1 year

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PF2e Character Concept: Eba Star

Because I was talking about the versatile heritages and what cool combinations you could have with various base ancestries, and the combination of the sacred and the profane that an aasimar/fleshwarp character would create just … really caught my mind.

And particularly if the aasimar part came after the fleshwarp part. If some benevolent deity saw through the twisted horror of your physical form to the beauty of the spirit underneath, and chose to grant you a blessing. Not alleviation, but acknowledgement of your underlying truth. I know aasimar is mostly considered an inborn thing, that the celestial element of your nature came from before your birth, but I just … I just like the idea that it came later, that it was your actions and your nature that led a deity to plant a celestial seed in your blood. Especially on a fleshwarp, because of the contrast between the forced warping of your physical form and then the gentle imbuement of your soul. This does complicate it slightly, in that this inevitably leads to a character who has had three ancestries, as they were born as something else, warped into a fleshwarp, and then blessed with aasimar attributes, but eh. I’ll roll with that.

So I wanted someone ragged, and insignificant, and horrifying, and gentle. And I made them a cleric, because talk about bonding experiences with your deity …

Character Concept: Eba Star, Warped Emissary of the Black Butterfly

Ancestry, Heritage, Lineage

Fleshwarp, Aasimar

One of the interesting things about this particular combination, fleshwarp and aasimar, is that both of them involve physical manifestations on a base form. Aasimar also show physical signs of what they are, from melodious, slightly inhuman voices to metallic skin or halos. And the fleshwarp is a full scale warping of the original form, often in horrifying directions. Skin like glass, eyeballs in the wrong places, misplaced or redundant organs … The art goes further, showing fullblown things like fingers growing out of foreheads and secondary faces growing from chests. So. A theme of body horror, for sure. The reason fleshwarp is an ancestry and not a heritage is that it basically just fully re-writes the physical form, leaving little to nothing of the original to show through underneath. It rewrites your physical reality.

So … let’s play with that a little bit. Eba will have an original ancestry, the thing she was before she was taken and rendered down and remade into this new horrifying form, but nothing remains of that. Not even her memory. Whatever she once was, the trauma of the warping has completely erased it. She has memories of things she did, places she lived, people she met, from before, but when she tries to picture herself, to remember what she used to look like or even what species she was … she can’t. She just can’t. She’s medium sized, so probably one of the taller species, but beyond that she’s got nothing. Human? Elf? Gnoll? Hobgoblin? She has no way to know.

She was taken. One of many, street people that no one would miss. And she was changed. Experiments, things she can barely remember, and doesn’t want to. She was remade. And now she’s something else.

She was … elongated. Stripped hairless (furless?). ‘She’ is mostly a memory, there’s little physical proof remaining. Her skin is pallid, nearly colourless, almost translucent over the equally-colourless flesh and bone beneath. There’s an odd look, sensation, of plasticity to it, something that suggests that if you pushed against it with your finger, the skin, the flesh, would warp and move and clump into the new location. Her spine is horrifically lengthened and twisted, viciously curved between the shoulders, almost as if they were aiming to put her back on all fours, but never quite managed it. Bony spurs sprout in odd places, from wrists and spine and one cheekbone. More than anything else, she has the look of a half-finished thing, something in the middle of being rendered down or rebuilt, and frozen forever in that halfway state. Some part of her wonders … Did she escape too soon? Would they have finished her if she hadn’t taken the half second of awareness and the unbound limb they granted her to make her escape? And would whatever end goal they had in mind have been better or worse than the half-finished thing she is now?

She ran. She doesn’t know how far or how long she ran. Until the mindless animal instinct to escape finally faded and let her conscious mind swim back upwards. Was it weeks? Months? Did she flee the length of a continent before she regained herself? Again, she doesn’t really know. But, eventually, she did regain something. Some semblance of self, some echo of mind and thought and personality and soul. She could think, and feel, and do things that weren’t running anymore.

Maybe it should have been anger. Bitterness. Hate. Sensible reactions, all of them. But she didn’t … she wasn’t …

The fear was first and foremost, the terror of other people and what they might do to her, the terror that other people would be them in disguise. She would have isolated herself as much as possible for that reason alone. Sought solitude, safety, retreat. A woman, or perhaps creature, of the wilderness. But some part of her … wanted gentleness, still. Kindness. Safety. And not only for herself.

There’s legends about her, in some places. Villages she lingered near, before terror drove her onwards. A white haunt, a ghostly creature lurking in the wilderness. That … That looked after lost children. Guided them home. That led search parties to woodcutters lying wounded in ditches. That warned of disaster, if she knew of it, for all she quailed and bolted before anyone could actually come too close. A silent shape on the outskirts, that did her best to help.

And somehow, for whatever reason, this ever-moving, ever-running search of silence and safety and gentleness drew the eyes of something … impossibly vast towards her. A goddess. The Black Butterfly, the Silence Between. And for whatever reasons, that goddess granted Eba a gift. A sign of mercy, a sign of grace.

A halo. A crown of gentle light on her forehead. So that, perhaps, at least some people would know not to fear her on sight.

This gift nearly shattered Eba’s spirit all over again, though from relief, now, not horror. This sign that she was not a monster, that someone, a goddess, could see and believe that she was not a monster. It turned her again onto a new path, the path of a cleric, and it also gave her a new name. ‘Eba’, she remembered, knew had been hers before ever she was changed. But now she added ‘Star’, for the goddess who changed her, and the gift she gave her.

Languages:

Common, Celestial

Ancestry Feats:

Unusual Anatomy: Your unorthodox body resists physical afflictions meant for other creatures. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to saves against diseases and poisons.

Darkvision: You can see in darkness and dim light just as well as you can see in bright light, though your vision in darkness is in black and white.

Halo: You are surrounded by a halo of light and goodness at all times. Your halo sheds light with the effects of a divine light cantrip. A cantrip is heightened to a spell level equal to half your level rounded up. You can suppress or re-establish the halo with a single action, which has the concentrate trait.

(I would consider asking the GM if the Halo can be dim light for the full 40ft radius, instead of bright light 20 and dim light 20, just to match the Black Butterfly and starlight better)

Planned Future Ancestry Feats:

Uncanny Awareness: You have a keen sense of movement around you. You gain motion sense as an imprecise sense out to 30 feet. Motion sense allows you to detect nearby motion through vibration and air movement.

(I debated Healer’s Halo for the 5th level feat, but Eba’s a cleric so it felt slightly redundant, and also I just like the Fleshwarp’s Uncanny Awareness)

Celestial Wings: Frequency once per day. With effort, you can call forth magical wings from your back, similar in appearance to those of your celestial forebears. These wings remain for 10 minutes. You gain a fly Speed equal to your Speed while you've manifested your wings.

Augment Senses: You open vestigial eyes, unfurl tympanic flaps of skin, or otherwise enhance your senses. Until the start of your next turn, you gain the following benefits: you can't be flanked; when you Seek for creatures, you can scan a 60-foot cone or a 30-foot burst instead of the normal area; and when you Seek for hidden objects, you can search a 15-foot square instead of the normal area.

(I feel like Fleshwarp + Aasimar really leans you into ophanim, eyeball angel sort of territory)

Eternal Wings: Your wings are now a permanent part of your body. You gain the effects of Celestial Wings at all times, rather than just once per day for 10 minutes.

Planned Future General Feats:

Possibly Ancestral Paragon to get another 1st level Ancestry Feat. Living Weapon or Musetouched or possibly Aberration Kinship for the raw flavour (a warped angel who can mentally commune with aberrations).

Background:

Scavenger: “You've made a living sorting through the things society throws away. You might have scavenged simply to survive, or plied a trade as a ragpicker, dung carter, or the like. While you’ve left that life behind, you still keep one eye on the ground out of habit. Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Intelligence or Wisdom, and one is a free ability boost. You're trained in the Survival skill, and a Lore skill for the settlement you grew up scavenging in. You gain the Forager skill feat.”

Eba Star

I debated prisoner for the background, because her fleshwarp self was basically born in one, but I feel like Eba does remember pieces of what came before, at least in terms of who (if not what) she was, and what she did. I was looking for something like a ‘beggar’ background, because I definitely do feel Eba was a person of the streets when she was taken, and then I scanned over scavenger and saw the little detail about having been a ragpicker or dung carter. And that … that does fit. A ragpicker. A person who made a living scrounging and selling scraps. And it makes sense of how she survived her flight, how she could run on pure instinct and find a way to subsist (although her new body also helps that, with its resistance to disease and poison). She can live around the edges of the occupied world now because she always did that. A ragged figure on the edges of society, taken and discarded, in many ways murdered, who survived regardless.

Background Feats:

Forager: While using Survival to Subsist, if you roll any result worse than a success, you get a success. On a success, you can provide subsistence living for yourself and four additional creatures, and on a critical success, you can take care of twice as many creatures as on a success. Each time your proficiency rank in Survival increases, double the number of additional creatures you can take care of on a success (to eight if you’re an expert, 16 if you’re a master, or 32 if you’re legendary). You can choose to care for half the number of additional creatures and provide a comfortable living instead of subsistence living. Multiple smaller creatures or creatures with significantly smaller appetites than a human are counted as a single creature for this feat, and larger creatures or those with significantly greater appetites each count as multiple creatures. The GM determines how much a non-human creature needs to eat.

Class, Subclass

Cleric, Black Butterfly, Cloistered, Star Domain

Since we’re already involving a deity to make Eba an aasimar, I figured we’d go all in and go cleric too. And, well. If a goddess touches you and grants you a grace you never thought you’d receive, it probably would make enough of an impression that you’d be willing to take up their cause a bit.

I did spend some time looking for the right deity. I was considering Desna herself initially, stars and hope, but her darker shadow the Black Butterfly has a little bit more of that isolated, melancholy, fearful vibe that our traumatised fleshwarp probably needs. Desna’s just a bit too lively, but the Black Butterfly both offers and appreciates more the silent solace poor Eba needed. Her edicts and anathema fit a little bit better, anonymous acts of kindness compared to Desna’s demand of expression, and also Eba, given that she’s a fleshwarp, may not be able to fully help causing the fear that Desna finds anathema. But the Black Butterfly has all the time in the world for Eba’s need for silence, safety, anonymity, and probably would be the sort of deity to notice Eba’s far-ranging journey and her mildly desperate attempts to help people along the way.

So. I feel like that fits, and we’ll turn Eba into a cloistered cleric of the Black Butterfly. (Warpriest is not her speed).

Deity: Black Butterfly

Followers: Parted lovers, the isolated, the introverted, those who have sworn vows of silence or don’t communicate verbally, stargazers, explorers, and the melancholy

Edicts: Study the stars, notice moments of silence, perform anonymous acts of kindness

Anathema: Disrupt another’s meditation, interrupt tranquil moments, play noisy or discordant music

Cleric Spells: Penumbral Shroud, Blur, Blink

Star Domain Spells: Zenith Star

Skills: Acrobatics, Diplomacy, Lore: Settlement, Medicine, Religion, Stealth, Survival

Planned Class Feats:

I’m definitely steering Eba more towards the support end of cleric than the combat end. Kindness and stillness are the Butterfly’s edicts, and Eba herself is more of a runner than a fighter, so I feel like that’s the way we’ll go here. I’m not 100% sure what I’ll pick, but I’m looking at things like:

Premonition of Avoidance: Trigger You attempt a saving throw against a hazard, but you haven't rolled yet. Your deity grants you limited foresight, warning you of dangers an instant before they occur. You gain a +2 circumstance bonus to the triggering saving throw.

And it’s follow-up feat at Level 10:

Shared Avoidance:You can project your premonitions of danger to your allies. When you use Premonition of Avoidance, allies within 15 feet of you who are rolling the same saving throw against the same hazard also gain a +2 circumstance bonus to their saving throws.

As well as things like:

Radiant Infusion: You pour invigorating positive energy into a living ally. If the next action you use is to cast heal to restore Hit Points to a single living creature, the target deals an additional 1d6 positive damage with its melee weapons and unarmed attacks until the end of its next turn. If the heal spell is at least 5th level, this damage increases to 2d6, or 3d6 if the spell is at least 8th level.

Channelled Succour: You can remove conditions with divine grace. You can sacrifice one heal spell you’ve prepared in your extra slots from healing font to cast one of the following spells instead: remove curse, remove disease, remove paralysis, or restoration. The spell is heightened to the same level as the heal spell you sacrificed.

Eternal Blessing: Your good deeds have brought your deity’s grace to you for all of eternity. You’re continuously surrounded by a bless spell with a spell level equal to half your level (rounded up). The radius is 15 feet, and you can’t increase it. You can Dismiss the spell; if you do, it returns automatically after 1 minute.

Basically, I want her to lean as far into the healer as possible. She was horrifically physically warped and left traumatised by the experience. She’s going to want to do the opposite of that for other people, while working around her own fear and the fact that her appearance is less than reassuring.

And, well, that’s Eba Star. My traumatised fleshwarp aasimar cleric. Heh.

#pf2e #pathfinder #character concept #clerics #fleshwarps #aasimar

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hopecountyisforlovers · 2 years

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— UNUSUAL MUSE ASSOCIATIONS.

tagged by @henbased THANK you i LOVE to be tagged heeheehoo <3 ill forgive you for the skyler apologism <3

tagging: idk i feel like most of the people i would tag have already been tagged but if you havent and want to do this have at

SEASONING: vanilla extract. sugar. honey.

WEATHER: bright sunlight. a gentle breeze blows through newly sprouted wildflowers. warm but not hot.

COLOR: yellow. white. beige.

SKY: bright blue in a blinding white kind of way.

MAGICAL POWER: pathokinesis.

HOUSE PLANT: yellow daisies.

WEAPON: kindness. barring that, an intricate knife.

SUBJECT: english.

SOCIAL MEDIA: a pinterest for saving recipe ideas and cottagecore home decor inspo.

MAKEUP PRODUCT: none he woke up like this.

CANDY: white chocolate kit-kats. (for sharing <3)

FEAR: being alone. having no purpose. being unwanted.

ICE CUBE SHAPE: perfect squares like from a picture in a magazine.

METHOD OF LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL: on foot.

ART STYLE: modern with pop art accents.

MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE: phoenix.

PIECE OF STATIONERY: a well loved and completely full day planner with sunflowers on the front. clean, rounded handwriting in blue ink.

THREE EMOJIS: 😇💛✌️

CELESTIAL BODY: venus

#s/i: tobias #i got this banner made a hundred milllion years ago and finally get to use it !!! yay #does sugar count as a seasoning?? yes i wont take criticism #this was so much fun gosh

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xasha777 · 1 month

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In the quaint town of Greenwich, Connecticut, renowned for its historic charm and coastal serenity, the unexpected arrival of an enigmatic object turned heads and stirred whispers among the local populace. It was a clear, crisp morning when the Dawsons, owners of the esteemed Greenwich Antiques Gallery, received a peculiar package with no return address.

Upon unwrapping, they discovered an exquisitely crafted figurine, seemingly made of glass, but unlike any glass they had ever seen. It was a little girl with transparent, silvery hair and emerald eyes, holding a blooming flower made of a glass that shimmered with a hint of celestial blue. She was encased in a cocoon of petal-like wings that sprouted from a lotus base, as if about to take flight. The craftsmanship was impeccable, blurring the lines between a work of art and a living entity.

As word spread, the townsfolk flocked to the gallery to catch a glimpse of this radiant marvel. Yet, it wasn't until an eccentric professor from the local university, Dr. Elara Voss, visited that the true nature of the figurine began to unravel.

Dr. Voss, a theoretical physicist with a penchant for extraterrestrial life forms, was struck by the intricate design and the material of the figurine. With permission, she conducted a series of non-invasive tests and discovered that the 'glass' was not glass at all. It was a form of crystalline silicon never before seen on Earth, capable of storing vast amounts of data in its atomic structure.

As Dr. Voss decrypted the data, she unveiled a message from a distant world. The figurine, named Aelita, was a sentient being from a civilization that existed in a galaxy where organic life was fleeting, and consciousness was preserved in crystalline avatars. Aelita's people had sent out these ambassadors to the cosmos, each carrying the collective knowledge and culture of their extinct organic forms, in hopes of finding new life and continuing their legacy.

The revelation sent shockwaves through the scientific community and media alike. Greenwich became a hub for those who wished to study Aelita and those who simply wanted to be near the wonder from the stars. Debates erupted on whether Aelita should be regarded as a sapient being or treated as a repository of alien culture.

In time, the people of Greenwich grew to accept Aelita as one of their own. They built a special exhibit in the town's museum, where she stood bathed in the soft glow of spotlights, her flower forever in bloom. Parents told their children tales of the star child who crossed galaxies to reach them, embodying hope and the enduring spirit of curiosity.

And so, the little town of Greenwich, with its colonial-era landmarks and verdant parks, became the Earthly home to a galactic wayfarer, a constant reminder of the boundless possibilities that lie within and beyond the cosmos.

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astralyrical · 3 months

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*⠀🪷⠀⠀various appearances / outfits of the goddess of music⠀⠀throughout events , eras and verses | will be updated . . .⠀long thread ahead !

#⠀features .⠀main features of the devi that may or may not be subjected to changes depending on the verse ( more descriptions found in the verses docs which are found in the carrd : verses section ) !

cosmetics .⠀⠀⠀usually peachy orange tinted - lips , coral - colored eyeshadow , and red - orange eyeliner . hair length & style .⠀⠀⠀beyond floor - length , hair split into two , the ends slightly curling inwards , bangs parted into three , light stardusted hair . hair colour .⠀⠀⠀platinum blonde fading to green , light golden streaks on each parted bangs . eye colour & its features .⠀⠀⠀turquoise , white inner pupil & black outer pupil , allium shaped pupil , stardusted iris . ( platinum lashes ) .

ear & back wings .⠀⠀multiple feathery wings sprouting at each ‘sides of head && a pair of back wings ‘neath scapulae , both wings are colored in snows and greens , and gilded in gold . additional info .⠀⠀only a set of three plumes move : the lower one hanging , middle one furling sidewards , and top one sprouting upwards . and the rest remains dormant or relaxed .

tattoos .⠀⠀feathery wings ‘pon back ( appears when her real slender back wings becomes hidden ) .

#⠀appearances .⠀the following uses various skins , artworks and medias ( faceclaims ) to depict various appearances and / or outfits ! none of the artworks are mine and will be credited accordingly ; uncredited arts are official .

MAIN VISAGE & APPEARANCE ! ensemble i .⠀⠀dawncaller's concerto : sjade skin . verses & timelines applicable :⠀⠀main verse onmyoji . ancient to modern era ( as true divine form ) . multiverse ( e.g. fate ; as another appearance in the multiverse aside from wandering divine ) tags .⠀⠀everyday , divine , true ethereality , main .

GUISE OUTFIT ! ensemble ii .⠀⠀⠀tune of stars : default skin . verses & timelines applicable .⠀⠀⠀main verse onmyoji . kimetsu no yaiba . inuyasha . other ancient eras ( as guise form ) . tags .⠀⠀⠀everyday , guise , casual . notes . ⠀⠀⠀appearance mainly used during other ancient eras of japan due to the divine beings slowly being reduced to naught but myths and / or distancing themselves from the mortal realm hence it becomes the normality to blend amongst humans . does not show her divine wings !

FORMAL ATTIRE ! ensemble iii .⠀⠀⠀heavenly spiral order : jade prayer skin . verses & timelines applicable .⠀⠀⠀main verse onmyoji . other ancient eras . jade prayer verse . multiverse . tags .⠀⠀⠀formal , banquet , royalty . notes .⠀⠀⠀for heavenly , formal occasions within the celestial palace ( zenken - jō ) & within her tribe’s grounds wherein she acts as the lady of the kinnar clan . main depiction of wings are still attached !

PERFORMANCE OUTFIT ! ensemble iv .⠀⠀⠀celestial musician : apsara outfit . verses & timelines applicable .⠀⠀⠀main verse onmyoji . other ancient eras . multiverse . tags .⠀⠀⠀performance , music , dancing , banquet . notes .⠀⠀⠀for when she takes center stage to perform and entertain during festivities . main depictions of wings are still attached ( however depends , as there will be no wings in sight if she performs in the mortal realm ) !

GENSHIN IMPACT EXCLUSIVE ! ensemble v .⠀⠀music deity : three kingdoms . verses & timelines applicable .⠀⠀⠀genshin impact only ! ( before and during archon war ) tags .⠀⠀⠀divine , goddess , veiled notes .⠀⠀⠀goddess form / appearance of kinnara before and during the archon war ; for more information , direct to carrd .

MULTIVERSAL APPEARANCE ! ensemble vi .⠀⠀o, wandering divine : others . verses & timelines applicable .⠀⠀⠀multiverse . fate . record of ragnarok . granblue fantasy . star rail . tags .⠀⠀⠀everyday , wanderer , veiled , mystic . notes .⠀⠀⠀general visage and appearance for verses listed above and outside the verses in the carrd . main depictions of wings are still attached ! credits .⠀⠀⠀permission granted to use the commissioned art for @mllord01 , please do not use !

#⠀𝅄 🕊️ ⁺⠀──⠀𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 ›⠀visage .#⠀𝅄 🕊️ ⁺⠀──⠀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ›⠀portrayal notes .#dear god #THIS TOOK SO LONG IM GONNA KMS #OH THE THINGS I DO FOR LOVE GRRRRRRRRR #anyway i love her wingies sm #tattoo wingies ahuhaduidiguihadhauhai #shes so pretty and ethereal its unreal #am i sane lmaooooo #im just saying #anyway #mllord01 #mllol7 #do not use the comm art pls!!

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ronaldanthony4 · 3 months

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In the quietude of my creative space, I find myself once again weaving the threads of my imagination into a digital canvas. Today's creation breathes life into the cherished character of Liliana, the beloved sweetheart of Arlon. As my stylus dances across the tablet, I meticulously depict Liliana in a resplendent white ballgown. Her happiness radiates through a jubilant grin, a corsage adorning her left wrist, while her eyeglasses stand as a symbol of intelligence. To add a regality, I crown her with a tiara, and delicate dangling earrings crafted from broken glass, fashioned into makeshift diamonds, completing the ensemble. It's as if Liliana is caught in a moment of joyous revelry, participating in a prom photoshoot.

The inspiration for this artistic endeavour sprouted from a captivating fanart I stumbled upon on an art platform. The artwork portrayed a subject celebrating her quinceañera, and the beauty and cultural significance of that moment left an indelible mark on my creative sensibilities. Drawing from this inspiration, I set out to infuse my rendition of Liliana with a similar sense of a ballroom prom rather than a quinceañera. The prom theme adds a touch of modernity and familiarity to Liliana's character, making her relatable to a wider audience. The revelry and energy of a prom photoshoot allowed me to showcase Liliana's vibrant personality and create a dynamic visual narrative.

As I glance at the calendar, I realise that it's the last week of January, signalling the onset of preparations for the impending love month, February. In this week, ballroom cotillion proms take centre stage, casting a whimsical spell of romance and enchantment. Liliana's depiction in her elegant ballgown now resonates with the anticipation of these forthcoming festivities. The digital strokes on my canvas seem to echo the rhythmic melodies of a prom night, promising tales of romance and elegance. As I add the final touches to Liliana's portrait, I can't help but imagine her gracefully twirling across the dance floor, capturing the attention of all who lay eyes on her.

With my creative journey immersed in the ambience of love and celebration, I envision the next scene awaiting its transformation into the digital realm. Tomorrow's artistic endeavour will unfurl the tale of Arlon and Liliana beneath the soft glow of the full moon. The moonlight will illuminate their passionate embrace, casting shadows dancing with their love. The anticipation of capturing this intimate moment fills me with excitement and further fuels my artistic inspiration. The moonlit setting becomes the backdrop for a narrative yet to be unveiled, where the characters will dance in the celestial glow, weaving a story that transcends the confines of the digital canvas. She truly is the epitome of beauty and grace.

In this narrative tapestry, my art becomes a vessel, carrying emotions and stories that resonate with the heart. Liliana's portrait, adorned in her ballgown, symbolises not just a digital creation but a celebration of love, culture, and the anticipation of enchanting moments yet to unfold. As I embark on the journey of bringing Arlon and Liliana together under the moonlit sky, I eagerly anticipate the magic that awaits, a magic woven with the strokes of my stylus and the essence of my artistic spirit. With every stroke of my stylus, I aim to capture the essence of their connection and create a scene that transports viewers into a world where dreams come true. The delicate details in Liliana's flowing gown and the moonlit backdrop add an ethereal touch, inviting viewers to imagine themselves in this enchanting moment.

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