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frozenaltarss · 2 years

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So, uh, remember that little sketch canvas I posted a few days ago? Yeah, that was outdated, LOL. Here's the current and up-to-date canvas, and I have to admit that CSP is actually taking a minute to load it up, which means I need to start on another canvas.

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pearlescent-soda · 1 year

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🌌//A Fifth Sample of My Headcanons on the Dragon Daddies {Dream Weaver Edition}:

Copano:

Ah, yes, the caffeine addict himself, the 'caffiend' as he's known by his peers, Copano is an animated fellow, complete with jerky movements, and no comprehension of an 'inside voice'. A mug of his latest concoction is gripped rather tightly in his hands at all times. 'What's that face? I never start a day without one cup, why, I'm in the mood for twenty more already.' He's very much prone to fatigue, likely due to the caffeine, which causes his bursts of energy to have a duration of a few hours at a time.

Copano runs solely on caffeine and teatime snacks. He grows a lot of C. sinensis cultivars, herbs and coffee beans he's bred himself. As a Dream Weaver, it's no surprise his selection of herbal teas is nearly endless. He's got chamomile, lavender, passionflower, anything a dragon could need, he's got. One sip of his signature 'Dark Hollow Valerian' blend could put a two-ton Beast to sleep, so a regular denizen should proceed with caution.

Spyro, the ever-responsible young man, brought it upon himself to taste test his extra strength brew of herbal tea and coffee. The side effects were... peculiar, to say the least, first he stopped in place, frozen solid, then he starts moving a mile a second. Start. Stop. Start. Stop. It got so bad that all three dragons had to pitch in to save the boy before his heart exploded.

Predictably, he saves the 'extra strength' caffeinated beverages for himself, it's for the best considering each box contains over six hundred milligrams of caffeine. He's probably the only person in the world who can ingest that much caffeine and survive.

A Fairy kissed him once as a child, everything was normal until he started sneezing and wheezing. Turns out he's got an allergy to Fairies, their magic just isn't compatible with him, and gives him awful rashes on his wings. If he has to interact with them, it'll be through Kosoko, Lutalo, or from a safe distance within earshot.

Tried the supercharge spot as a dare, the wall, even after the many repairs, still has the indentation from his 'minor miscalculation'. Afterwards, Lutalo turned the supercharge off to prevent anymore injuries, despite the many protests from his brothers not to. ‘I’m not taking any chances; I'm turning it off until one of you can give me a good enough reason to undo my decision'.

Under no circumstances should his mugs be taken away from him, same goes for his beverages, unless one wants to deal with a demon. He's irritable, anxious, and plagued with excruciating migraines. A wise person would stay out of his way until he gets one drink in his system. He makes the Blue Wizards and Tin Soldiers wary of him, and they hastily move in the opposite direction when he draws near them. The sound of a little bell is the only warning of his imminent arrival and there are even rules for such an event as well: 'stay on guard, don't look him in the eyes, and don't speak unless spoken to'.

Kosoko:

~Ooh, the 'Casanova', 'Heartbreaker', 'Romeo', all names given to him by his many admirers. Is this an accurate summation of his character? Well, yes, but actually no. While Kosoko is a naturally flirtatious and openly affectionate man, he's not exactly look for a significant other, not because he doesn't want one, but because his eyelids are closed tightly and he's openly snoring. It's not easy communicating with someone who nods off mid-sentence.

This sleepyhead is an ambassador for the Dragon Kingdom while visiting the Fairy Realms for business matters. The position is unofficially official, it was mainly his popularity that earned him the position, before he was just a humble candle maker peacefully secluded in his room.

Spyro 'bonds' with Kosoko by polishing the Tin Soldiers' armor and making dream catchers, not even bothering to hide his indifference. How much enjoyment could he possibly have when his uncle dozes off every five minutes? Little to none. Sparx would actually rather stay and relax with Kosoko than go exploring, so, to stave off the boredom, Spyro sneaks out to play with the Blue Wizards.

He sleepwalks nonstop, calling them 'power naps', always nonchalant about the situations he's put himself into. Lutalo, however, isn't amused watching him 'power nap' his way over the edge of a floating island. 'Silly me, I forgot to use my weighted blanket, heh. Hey, sometimes a guy can't help where he passes out, especially when his neighbor's rose bushes are so comfortable'.

He's received more Fairy Kisses than any normal person should, they utterly adore him, and it makes sense, the dragon's a bona fide celebrity in their realms. The never-ending torrent of affection has left him as the first dragon to have a permanent upgraded power of flame from a Fairy's Kiss. Unfortunately, he can't breathe fire for long as five thousand degrees Fahrenheit tends to dry out his throat pretty fast.

As a candle maker, he added fragrances using oils, 'Some of them are from the Fairies, some of them are from the Artisans, depends on how I'm feeling that day'. Normal fragrance oils don't usually glow or make strange noises, but nobody can say that they don't smell heavenly. He's doesn't experiment with his work these days, and no new smells or waxes are being developed as of now.

The candles he carries have no smell, they were crafted with Beast Maker magic, a magic so intense, it keeps him wide awake. Though one isn't enough, he placed two more on his horns for extra measure, now he only lets out a yawn or two. Keep in mind, the candles effects can only be felt when lit and he doesn't keep them lit all the time, Copano and Lutalo would never let him.

Lutalo:

He's a very spiritual dragon with a no-nonsense attitude uncommon to the tranquil and often drowsy nature of the Dream Weavers. He's not physically confrontational like Mazi, but he's just as stubborn, and will stand his ground no matter what. The Haunted Towers dragons, whenever they have trouble with the residents, will probably go to him, because he can and will get results.

A dragon medium? A dragon medium, indeed. He's able to communicate and manipulate certain spirits. The suits of armor protecting Haunted Towers are inhabited by feisty little earth spirits. He can't convince every spirit to enter the armor, which is why he avoids the meaner spirits. 'Dealing with spirits is no small task. Say the wrong thing, and suddenly there's claw marks on your stuff, and teeth marks on your tail.'

Spyro wasn't anticipating Gnasty Gnorc of all people to have history with Lutalo, who reveals the incredible dedication the Gnorc had with trying to take over Haunted Towers. 'Our Tin Soldiers made quick work of them; I assure you'. He knows a lot about the Gnorcs, a remnant of his 'Peace Keeper phase' as he called it. Depending on his mood after telling a story, he may or may not show Spyro mementos of his time serving in the Army.

On the side, he makes pocket change selling incense sticks that have no magical properties. 'I can't overextend myself for this, heh, I'm no Magic Crafter'. Kosoko lends him oil extracts and the like all the time, which he, at one point, did enchant with his own magic. But wrangling in spirits to fight off Wizards and Gnorcs is draining enough on its own. After taking 'Magic Management' classes, his health is at an all-time high, and he no longer fears using up all of his magic anymore. 'From this day onward, I'm going to be making my incense without magic'.

His determination to get the Supercharge ramp powered down isn’t just to prevent the others from injuring themselves, it's to stop them from tearing apart the castle. There's no sane reason for a castle to go through thirty or more doors per month, there really isn't, and the costs for twenty-foot doors isn't cheap, colossally so if they're fireproof.

Terrible at compromising, he'll bully his way to whatever it is he wants, and when he was an adolescent, his behavior was abysmal. He would get petty and snappy with elders and his domineering presence drove away his brothers. it wasn't until he entered the Peace Keeper Army that he dropped the superiority complex, adopting a calm and forgiving personality, but that doesn't mean he's a pushover. He still argues quite a bit, he just refrains from relying on brutal insults, swears and 'payback' to make his point known.

The copper lamp is his wand, he's gotten lots of offers for a 'normal' one to act as a conductor for his magic, but he's not interested in the slightest. 'It doubles as a teapot' is the answer to the usual 'why?', the interrogator either leaves in a huff or laughing at his corny joke. It does bring him immense satisfaction to see his enemies confused by the item only to be hit with a full blast of sleeping powder from the spout.

#elder dragons #spyro #spyro the dragon #spyro reignited trilogy #spyro reginited trilogy #headcanon #spyro headcanon #this is canon #artisan #peace keepers #magic crafters #beast makers #dream weaver #sparx the dragonfly #copano #kosoko #lutalo #my thoughts

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lgbtqreads · 4 months

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Happy Black History Month 2024!

Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Books to Read Now Alex Wise vs. the End of the World by Terry J. Benton-Walker Alex Wise feels like his world is ending. His best friend, Loren, is leaving town for the summer, his former friend and maybe sort of crush Sky hasn’t…

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bookaddict24-7 · 8 months

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New Young Adult Releases! (October 3rd, 2023)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Standalones/First in a Series:

The Voice Upstairs by Laura E. Weymouth

Kween by Vichet Chum

Up in Flames by Hailey Alcaraz

Beholder by Ryan La Sala

Love in Wonderland by Abiola Bello

And Don't Look Back by Rebecca Barrow

The Homecoming War by Addie Woolridge

The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle

Plan A by Deb Caletti

The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson

When Ghosts Call Us Home by Katya de Becerra

Eight Dates and Nights by Betsy Aldredge

The Blackwoods by Brandy Colbert

A Twisted Tale Anthology by Various

The Spells We Cast by Jason June

How to Get Over the End of the World by Hal Schrieve

Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks

Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch & Beth Revis

Before the Devil Knows You're Here by Autumn Krause

All the Things We Never Said by Yasmin Rahman

Salt the Water by Candice Iloh

The Lotus Flower Champion by Pintip Dunn & Love Dunn

The Glass Scientists: Volume 1 by S.H. Cotugno & Sabrina Cotugno

New Sequels:

Silence & Shadows (Blood & Moonline #2) by Erin Beaty

Prince of Thorns & Nightmares (Princes #2) by Linsey Miller

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Happy reading!

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the-final-sentence · 1 year

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Now is all that matters.

Kosoko Jackson, from The Forest Demands Its Due

#Kosoko Jackson #The Forest Demands Its Due

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fyeahspyroandcrash · 10 months

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#haunted towers #kosoko the dragon #spyro reignited trilogy #gems

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aurorawest · 11 months

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Reading update, part 1

Paris Daillencourt is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall - 4/5 stars

The problem with this book was that I liked Paris and Tariq, but god, it was rough to read. I also felt—and I'm going to be honest, this is an issue I've been noticing increasingly with Hall's newer novels—a little like I was reading like, the Perfect And Unproblematic Way To Date. There's this sort of preachy, social media I-don't-know-who-needs-to-hear-this quality to a lot of the dialogue. It was also just hard to read at times. But I still rated it 4 stars, so I guess I didn't hate it.

Rattlesnake by Kim Fielding - 5/5 stars

This book is about a drifter who ends up in a town because a hitchhiker dies in his car (sounds grimmer than it is!), and the hitchhiker was trying to get to said town to see his estranged son. If you said to yourself, I bet the drifter falls in love with the estranged son, you would be exactly right. This book was so poignant and sad, so the HEA was amazing.

Gold Wings Rising by Alex London - 5/5 stars

This is the last book of The Skybound Saga and it was an excellent ending.

Heart of the Steal by Avon Gale and Roan Parrish - 3.75/5 stars

I told a friend the other day that I would die for Roan Parrish, but I should have told her not to pick up this book. It wasn't awful, but...it wasn't great, either.

Rag and Bone by KJ Charles - 4/5 stars

The Reanimator's Heart by Kara Jorgensen - 4/5 stars

The Half Life of Valery K by Natasha Pulley - 5/5 stars

Look. Guys. I've raved about every Natasha Pulley book I've read, yeah? And this is no exception. I need you all to read this. Like, I'm not sure you're all taking me seriously out there. But if you read anything I've recommended, it needs to be Natasha Pulley's books. I can only rate up to 5 stars on Storygraph, so yeah, maybe it looks like I loved this book the same as I loved Rattlesnake by Kim Fielding. No. This book lives in my heart and my mind. This book is part of my soul. All of her books are. I love and hate her for A) making me feel SO MUCH and B) being a better writer than I will ever be.

I know I've said nothing about the book, but like. You just have to trust me. Read her books.

Oh yeah, this one is about a nuclear disaster in the USSR that was covered up for decades.

You & Me by Tal Bauer - 4.5/5 stars

Teddy Spenser Isn't Looking for Love by Kim Fielding - 3.25/5 stars

Man, I wanted to like this one? It felt really phoned in, though. The characters all felt very surface level.

The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew - 4/5 stars

Subtle Blood by KJ Charles - 5/5 stars

How did this series just keep getting better? I'm so bummed that this was the last in the trilogy, because I totally could keep reading about Will and Kim and their adventures.

Firestarter by Tara Sim - 5/5 stars

Also the last in a trilogy, and also a worthy wrap-up.

The Mayor and the Mystery Man by AJ Truman - 4.25/5 stars

Fence, Vol 5: Rise by CS Pacat with Johanna the Mad - 5/5 stars

Cattle Stop by Kit Oliver - 5/5 stars

AHHHHHHHHHH. God. This book! Looks like a romcom but will stab you in the heart repeatedly. Oliver has a gorgeous way with words and captures the dynamic between two people who have no idea how to talk to each other so well. There's something the dialogue in Oliver's books that just speaks to me.

Rookie Move by Riley Hart and Neve Wilder - 2.75/5 stars

Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart - DNF

Please note here that it seems like I don't like Riley Hart's writing. Unfortunately I still have like 3 of her books in my TBR pile.

The Gentleman's Book of Vices by Jess Everlee - 4.75/5 stars

Even Though I Knew the End by CL Polk - 4.5/5 stars

I feel a little meh about this one, despite the rating I gave it. Like, the world was cool, the writing was excellent. I've seen this book hyped so much, though, and it was like...yeah it was fine. Definitely the best over-hyped Sapphic book I've read lately, so there's that.

Nothing Like Paris by Amy Jo Cousins - 4.5/5 stars

Necropolis by Jordan L Hawk - 4.25/5 stars

Roommate Arrangement by Saxon James - DNF

The Place Between by Kit Oliver - 5/5 stars

Yeah this Kit Oliver book was really good too. It's about academics instead of farmers but it will still stab you in the heart a bunch of times. Oh and it's fake dating.

A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson - DNF

I didn't love Kosoko Jackson's debut—there were waaaaay too many pop culture references, many of which I didn't understand, but even when I did, I found it obnoxious. But it was readable. This was...not. I hated the main character so much, and I barely even met the love interest, but I didn't like him, either.

Level Hands by Amy Jo Cousins - 4.25/5 stars

The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal by KJ Charles - 4.25/5 stars

How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager by DN Bryn - 5/5 stars

I looooooved this book, omg. I'm not really a vampire person, but this was so cute. I guess it was kind of cozy fantasy? Sort of? With a backdrop of homelessness, medical experimentation, and bereavement.

Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo - 1/5 stars

Catch me never reading a Leigh Bardugo novel again. Oof. This woman wrote Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom? I wasn't too impressed by King of Scars but that was better than this, even though the Crows actually appear in this book.

The Barkeep and the Bro by AJ Truman - 3/5 stars

Heartbreak Boys by Simon James Green - 4.5/5 stars

I don't usually laugh out loud when I read, but this book made me cackle. Obnoxious self-referential bit aside (yeah Simon James Green, I did catch you slipping a reference to your previous book into this one), this was very cute and very funny. I even got my wife to read this, despite her dislike of romance and YA, and she liked it!

Part 2 (because tumblr cut me off at 30 images)

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haveyoureadthisqueerbook · 2 months

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#i'm so not over you #kosoko jackson

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betterbooksandthings · 8 months

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"‘Tis the season for fall romance books. Leaf-filled streets, pumpkin spice lattes, and the looming threat of the holidays all signal the autumnal alarm.

In romance books, every season makes an impact on character development and plot. The fall often represents a period of growth and change. In a place with four distinct seasons, autumn readies the world for the cold of winter. Fall is both protective and bracing at the same time. It is my favorite season because no matter what is going on, the feeling of fall resets my attitude and gives me a welcome break from the summer heat."

#PUMPKIN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE: THE 8 BEST FALL ROMANCE BOOKS #fall romance books #romance book recs #book recomendation #book list #A DASH OF SALT AND PEPPER BY KOSOKO JACKSON #THE PLUS ONE BY MAZEY EDDINGS #WHAT A MATCH BY MIMI GRACE #SOMETHING WILD & WONDERFUL BY ANITA KELLY #FALL INTO YOU BY GEORGINA KIERSTEN #THE DEMON’S BARGAIN BY KATEE ROBERT #FROM THE DARK WE CAME BY J. EMERY #MATING THE HUNTRESS BY TALIA HIBBERT

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toonqueen · 2 years

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Day 27: Burly Duck

A duckverse OC I rarely use and I needa use him for something. Ahhh.

Commission done by @mistress-negs

His name is Kosoko Noah Kunda. When he was younger he was part of a group that fought elder gods. Different agents in the group are named with different zodiac symbols. His was Agent Taurus, not to be confused with FOWL’s Agent Taurus.

Not gonna lie, this character is heavily influenced by Grin from Mighty Ducks the animated series. LOL. Kosoko is not as buddhism vibe as Grin, but he is a gentle giant. A good listener and knows not all situations are black and white. He will listen to input on both sides before taking action.

Because of the previous god fighting group he was in, he does have some spell casting skills. He doesn’t look like your usual spell caster though which is fun to play with. Seeing someone doing physical fighting and the bad guy thinks he has them pinned and then they suddenly cast some magic to get out. Or thinking he's a magic caster and doing something to stop magic from working, but then he’s still muscular so he just starts punching the bad guy instead. LOL. Bad guy returns his magic to stop Kosoko from hitting them lol.

ANYWAYS. Here’s his RP bio:

About:

Full Name: Kosoko Noah Kunda (Often goes by his last name with no Mr. before it.)

Species: Shoebill

Gender: Male

Sexual Orientation: Complicated

Occupation: Paranormal Enforcer & Protectorate

Birthday: September 23rd

Birthplace: Zambia, Africa

Current Residence: Usguaia, Argentina

Current Occupation: Currently assigned to be the protectorate of a lost golden city, so he really doesn’t have much to do.

Languages Spoken: English, Latin, Spanish, French, Swahili, Arabic, Zulu, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Tonga, Bemba, Kaonde, and rough on a few others.

Religious Beliefs: There’s a lot going on, isn’t there? His philosophy is to stay calm and listen to all sides.

Abilities, Skills, and Powers: Though Kunda is a soft spoken gentle giant, he does have an amount of super strength. He can lift a school bus with ease. He has enchanted gauntlets that protect his hands when making thunderous punches. Despite having super strength he is not invincible. He’s broken a few bones back in the day. He also has a bit of empathic abilities. Doesn’t work as strongly on people as it does on non-domesticated animals. He is knowledgeable on many varieties of ‘mythical’ animals. He also has some strength and shielding based summons he can make appear. He has a short list of magical force blow spells and basic healing spells he can do as well.

Physical Appearance: Tall, muscular, and grey feathered big. Definitely looks like he hits the gym. Though Shoebills already have unusually textured bills, there seems to be a few scars that blend in with the natural markings.

Usual Attire: Likes neutral colors that match is feathers. He’s already tall and sculpted. Doesn’t want any other attention drawn to himself.

Weapons: Uses a titanium bo staff at times, but usually has to rely on his fists.

#duckvember #duckvember 2022 #duckverse #Kosoko Noah Kunda

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redxluna · 1 year

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2023 books ∞ a dash of salt and pepper, by kosoko jackson

#2023 books #a dash of salt and pepper #kosoko jackson #food #because restaurant stories my beloveds

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cupofteajones · 2 years

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Follow Your Heart: 10 "Persuasion" Charming Retellings That Won't Disappoint

Follow Your Heart: 10 “Persuasion” Charming Retellings That Won’t Disappoint

Yes, I watched the recent Persuasion adaptation, and sorry, it was not a 10 for me. I am all for remixing classics for modern audiences. For classics to remain timeless, they must evolve and be relatable to modern society. However, that is what this adaptation failed to do. It worked too hard on making Persuasion relatable to a 2022 audience that the film forgot to capture the theme and essence…

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lgbtqreads · 10 months

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Inside an Anthology: Night of the Living Queers ed. by Alex Brown and Shelly Page

Today on the site we’re doing a dive into Night of the Living Queers, an all-queer Horror anthology edited by Alex Brown and Shelly Page and releasing August 29th from Wednesday Books! Not only is this collection super queer, but the lineup is entirely comprised of authors of color, providing fresh perspectives for an anthology that is not to be missed! Here’s the official description: Night of…

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#Alex Brown #Anthology #Ayida Shonibar #Kosoko Jackson #Maya Gittelman #Night of the Living Queers #Rebecca Wells #Sara Farizan #Shelly Page #Wednesday Books

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greeneteens · 2 years

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#Thursday July 21 #freeaudiobooks #SYNC #Kosoko Jackson #Yesterday is History #Sarena Nanua #Sasha Nanua #Sisters of the Snake #teens #summer2022 #SGCL

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the-final-sentence · 1 year

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On the other side.

Kosoko Jackson, from “Rocky Road with Caramel Drizzle”

#Rocky Road with Caramel Drizzle #Kosoko Jackson

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gossipinfo · 6 months

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Actress Bidemi Kosoko Celebrate Christmas With Her Husband And Three Children In Pyjamas Outfit

Bidemi Kosoko have taken a her family pictures to Instagram to celebrate Merry Christmas with her husband and children. Bidemi Kosoko, her husband and three children where all seen dressed up in Christmas cloth all of them putting on the same type of cloth and possing the same type of character in the pictures She wish all her fans happy Christmas together with all her colleagues online. She…

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#Bidemi Kosoko

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