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worldofwritingthings · 5 years

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Wings of Valor

Prologue

"Bring forth the prisoner!"

A set of huge doors opened wide as two soldiers dragged a man in chains towards the center of the room. The murmuring of the crowd was an appalling roar throughout the auditorium, filled with remarks of disapproval, laughter, and snarling. The guards threw him in the middle of the room - an open, circular area where he could see, among the crowd, five people sitting on a wooden tribune at the end of the room: these renowned individuals were known as the Magisters.

The men and women in charge of passing judgement remained unfazed at the sight of said prisoner; the hatred they felt grew exponentially as one of the soldiers removed the hood from the prisoner's head, revealing a middle aged man wearing a leather restraint mask that covered his mouth. His violet eyes looked at the tribune and turned his head elsewhere sharply just as his heart began to throb in anger. He took a deep breath and hung his head low in an attempt to keep himself from lashing out at them. It didn't work in his favor though.

"Well, well, well," the first of the Magisters spoke bitterly and rose from his seat. He was an old man, not near the age of two hundred years, whom bared the colors of the Roşu Army on his robes and the charm of the Lux Federation. The room fell silent as he continued, "Look what the Avians have brought us - a filthy rat. And a big one, no less."

The prisoner turned his head to the first Magister and snarled. He then tried to pry his mask off, to which the guards grabbed his arms and lifted him on his feet with arduous effort on their part. This made said Magister smile at the display in front of him, his chin rising while his mouth remained mildly agape for a few seconds before closing it.

"I think the rat wants to say a word," he said, turning his head from the prisoner towards his colleagues. "Wouldn't you all agree?"

"Yes," one of them said. It was a middle-aged woman, her skin marked with bright runes and completely hairless. The expression on her face was a combination of disappointment and bias as she glanced at the prisoner in the eyes without a single blink. She waved her hand in front of her and commanded, "Let him speak."

The mask disappeared from the prisoner's mouth and he was dropped again on the floor. He licked his lips a few times, hissing slightly at the taste of iron embedded on his tongue through the cuts that the mask made; he then looked back at the Magisters and spoke, "You are wasting your time with this nonsensical method of interrogation. There's no way you'll make me talk."

"Oh, I disagree with that," the first Magister said, sitting back down to his chair and glaring at him. "We have all the time in the world we need to hear the lies that shall come out of your mouth, filthy rat."

The second Magister stood up from her chair and rang a bell, a gesture symbolizing the start of a trial. She addressed the present crowd as she spoke loudly, "People of the Luna District, we gather here today to pass judgement on Frederic Casi, former Baron and Sage of the Solis Enclave, now a traitor of the Federation. The following crimes committed by his treason are murder, espionage, pillaging, conspiracy, trafficking, evasion of arrest, racketeering, among others. The Council will now hear the prisoner's defense on the charges that have been imposed on him."

"What, you mean like beg for my life?" Frederic said, disgust laced in his voice. "Ha! I never begged to anyone in my life and I won't start now. You wretched hags and codgers can stick it all the way up your bottoms and like it."

The crowd roared in protest at the insult they heard, forcing the guards to summon a stave around the empty space as few Mages attempted to reach the man in shackles, some with their wands, staffs or knives at hand. The Magisters frowned in utter disapproval at said man's remark and the reaction of the denizens as the Alban Royal Guard dragged them back through the railings by force, a method that did little to no effect pacify the masses.

"ORDER! ORDER!!" A third Magister spoke, his frail body rising slowly from his chair as he banged his staff on the floor with tremendous force that sent a message of obedience. The crowd, while returning to their provided spaces, regained their composure as he continued shouting, "ANY FURTHER VIOLENT OUTBURST WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN THE PRESENCE OF THIS COUNCIL! DESIST THIS INSTANT!”

As the auditorium fell silent by the Magister’s words, Frederic barked a fit of laughter, earning the attention of everyone attending there. He looked up again and spoke between snickers, “You-You really have lost your sense of resilience, eh? Ah, typical of the Magisters: give them power over the denizens, and they’ll soften right up! AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~!!!”

“SILENCE!” A fourth Magister commanded, teleporting and giving Frederic a hard slap on the face as a warning to obey their command. Her eyeless face glimmered under the sunlight as she spoke, “Our resilience has never wavered us in times of peace and in times of war, and it will certainly not start now. Especially after your attempted insurgency against the Federation.”

“Oh, my sweet pea, that is where you’re wrong,” Frederic said. He stood up from the ground and turned towards the crowd, hands and feet still shackled together, as he spoke loudly, “You can all think that your precious Council can offer safety for you and your families; you can all think that they are capable to maintain peace with their neighbors for another century or two; you can all think that they can ward off any threat of invasion by the blessing of the Ancient Ones. But I can tell you all that you are wrong.” Another laugh escaped from his mouth as he continued, ”You are all insignificant worms who worship meaningless beings in the hopes of gaining blissful pleasure! YOU SHOULD ALL BE WIPED OUT LIKE THE DOGS YOUR KIND IS!! YOU AND YOUR PITIFUL DEMOCRATIC WAYS!!!”

Everyone remained in terrified silence as Frederic began to succumb slowly into madness, his knees trembling with every cackle leaving his throat until they could hold him no more and forced him to sit down on the floor. The Magisters interchanged glances with one another, their facial expressions presenting signs of worry as Frederic kept going, “WHY SHOULD THE MASSES BE GIVEN THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN LEADERS WHEREAS AN INDIVIDUAL CAN OBTAIN IMMENSE POWER FOR THEMSELF?! THE BEST WAY TO RULE OVER A POPULACE IS THROUGH FEAR AND WAR! NOT SOLIDARITY AND PEACE!”

The first Magister had enough of this affront and spoke, “And for that, you chose to betray not only our people but us too, as well as our allies? ALL OF THIS FOR POWER?!”

“We should’ve known better than to trust you after all these years, Frederic,” the fourth Magister spoke, teleporting back to the tribune in a blink of an eye. Her face grimaced as she remarked, “Only a fool would pursue such madness the world doesn’t ever need.”

Frederic glared at the Magister, his laughter replaced with a growl as he continued, “A FOOL SUCH AS YOURSELF WOULD NEVER UNDERSTAND THE TRUE MECHANIZATIONS OF THIS WORLD! WHAT IT TRULY WANTS AND NEEDS! THAT POWER COULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR GREATER PURPOSES AND YOU ALL SQUANDER IT AWAY WITH EMPATHY!! I WILL NOT STAND FOR IT ANY LONGER!!!”

The final Magister sighed deeply, taking into account the motive that drove him to rebel against his people and the aftermath that incurred once the coup was thwarted off. Her eyes glimmered in bright blue as she glanced at her colleagues, discussing the sentence of the accused through telepathy. Moments later, she stood up from her seat and directed her eyes to meet the prisoner’s as she spoke in profound voice, “Frederic Casi, for your crimes against the people of the Lux Federation and of the Central Abyss as a whole, this Council hereby sentences you to death.” She rang the same bell, signaling the masses that the verdict has been given. She addressed the guards and spoke, “Take him away to the Inanis District this instant.”

The guards obeyed her command and began to drag the prisoner outside the auditorium once more. Before they left, however, Frederic spoke, “You may kill me now but let me tell you one thing that I’m certain of: this doesn’t end with my insurgency. This is the beginning of your downfall.” He then began to laugh more loudly as he kept saying, “SAVOR THIS SMALL VICTORY WHILE YOU STILL CAN! MANY THINGS HAVE BEEN SET INTO MOTION IN CASE I FAILED MY PART!! YOU SHALL ALL SEE THE ERROR OF YOUR WAYS!!! HAHAHAHA!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAAA~!!!!”

As soon as he finished talking, the guards opened the doors and dragged him out of the building, never to be seen ever again as the giant doors slipped closed once more. The auditorium had an unnerving silence as the Magisters, upon hearing those words, tried to make sense of what the prisoner spoke of.

And pondered what it all meant for them.

(Translations: Roşu = Red; Luna = Moon; Solis = Sun; Lux = Light; Alb/Alban = White; Inanis = Void)

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justicewinged · 5 years

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PEOPLE I’D LIKE TO KNOW BETTER.

repost, don’t reblog.

– one / name / alias. Maxwell / Oracle (of Darkflame) – two / birthday. June 19th – three / zodiac sign. Gemini – four / height. 5′4 – five / hobbies. Rp (both tabletop and, you know, like this), gaming, writing novels, art, social justice? – six / favourite colors. blue, green, brown, and yellow – seven / favourite books. miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children, the glass castle, a song of ice and fire series, a natural history of dragons, my own stuff – eight / last song listened to. Unleashed by Two Steps from Hell – nine / last film watched. Incredibles 2 (it was a rough night ok) – ten / inspiration for muse. irl falconers, spies, and diplomats, Personal Experience – twelve / meaning behind your url. her pick quote. “Justice takes wing,” has always resonated with my portrayal, and the idea is that said winged justice is not Quinn herself but her avian companion because Valor matters more than just being a birdplane per the most recent updates to her since I started rping her. he is justice-winged, hence the url. i was formerly demacianwings and I wanted it similar, but almost more meaningful.

tagged by: stolen from/tagged by @iustitic tagging: nobody and everybody.

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sandytree1 · 6 years

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Victorian craze for jewel names: Coral, Ruby, Pearl, Peridot,

Word names: Ember / Amber, Ebony,

Flowers: Lily, Rose, Daisy, Poppy, Bluebell,

Trees: Ask, Willow,

Virtue names: Hope, Faith, Grace,

Mythological: Freya, Angel, Venus,

Fictional: Alice, Ulysses,

Seasonal: Summer, April, June,

Other: Nieve, Mia, Amelia, EMily, Imogen, Louise, Jane, Anne, Karis, Sharon, Lucy, Serenity, Tiegan / Taegan, Scarlett, Sebastian, Willow, Mariella, Magnus,

English: Jessica, Samantha, Michael, Christopher

Biblical: Jack, George, Samuel, John, Jacob, Caleb, Lucas, Ethan, Simon

Scottish: Cameron, Finlay, Malcolm, Keir, Lachlan, Ivor, Graeme, Nessa, Jean, Euphemia, Marjorie, Sena, Skye, Caitriona, Fiona, Eileen, Elaine, Rowan, Heather, Effie, Eden, Erskine, Ross, Maeve, Avalone, Wren, Cordelia, GUinevere, Isolde, Morgana, Penrose, Rhonwen,

Short names: Emma, Ava, Noah, Liam, Finn, Bram, Tess, Mila, Isa, Ike, Leon, Rahm, Remy, Jim, Eve, Nick, Hilde,

Indonesian: Maret, Harimau, Putri, Lintang, Baskara, Satriya

Marjorie: pearl (Scottish). “attractive, lively, cheeky. Could have faded with the advent of the word Margarine.” Variants: Margery, Margaret, Marjorie (Scottish). Nicknames: Margie, Marge, Jorie.

Lyceion:

Hermione: messenge, earthly (feminine of Hermes) In ancient Greek myth, Hermione is the daughter of Spartan King Menelaus and his wife Helen; in pre-Potter lit, the name appears in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale and in Walter Scott's novel The Fortunes of Nigel.

Valentine:

Celestine:

Alexander:

Hypatia: highest, supreme (Greek) Agora was a film about Hypatia of Alexandria, an early philosopher and scholar of mathematics and astronomy, as well as inventor of several scientific

Isidore: gift of Isis (Greek) A common ancient Greek name belonging to several saints. It was adopted by Spanish jews to the point where it was almost their exclusive property.

Charlotte: free man (feminine of Charles, French) An elegant royal name with many bearers. Charlotte Brontë, E.B. White’s Charlette’s Web, Charlotte York from Sex and the City. Appealing since it sounds feminine yet grownup, sophisticated yet lush.

Arianna: (Greek)

Arrietty: estate ruler. “A pretty, dainty name for one of the little characters in the children’s book series The Borrowers.” Harriet, Harry, Henriette/a, Henry. Henriette: Etta, Hetty, Hattie.

Josephine: Jehovah increases (French of Joseph). Josie, Jo, Joey.

Clementine: mild, merciful (French of Clement, Latin). Suggests peace and happiness, a lovely image. Other names with related meanings: Beatrice, Felicity, Hilary, Arcadia, Irina, Mercy.

Felicity: good fortune, happy (Latin). “A virtue name related to Hope, Faith and Charity. But much more feminine and hapier.” Nicknames: Flick, Fee, Felicia.

Aurelia: the golden one (Latin). Related: Aurelius, Aurora, Oriana.

Cedar: “A fresh and fragrant nature name more apt to be used for a boy.”

Clarence: bright (Latin)

Cordelia: heart (Latin), daughter of the sea (Celtic). Nicknames: Cora, Delia, Lia, Del, Cordie. Related: Coraline, Coral, Caroline.

Ciel: sky (French). Related: Seal, Celia, Ceil.

Brielle: hunting grounds (French). “Although it sounds modern, it’s a traditional Cajun contraction of Gabrielle.” Related: Gabrielle.

Daphne: laurel tree, bay tree (Greek). “Seen by Americans as quintessentially British. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was saved from an over-amorous Apollo by her father, a river god, transforming her into a laurel tree. Her name was taken from that of the shrub and became part of the British vogue for plant names at the end of the nineteenth century.”

Minette: faithful defender. “Frenchified name of Henriette Marie rarely used in France.”

Fraser: French for strawberry (Scottish). Variants: Frasier, Frazier, Fraser.

Esperence: Spanish for hope, expectation (English). Variants: Esperanza, Sandra.

Giselle: pledge, hostage (German)

Larissa: citadel (Greek, Russian). “Name of nymph that’s daintily pretty and fresh alternative to Melissa or Alyssa.” Related: Larissa, Larisa, Melissa, Marissa, Alyssa, Lara.

Lillian: lily the flower (English from Latin). “More serious and subdued cousin of megapopular Lily. It probably originated as a pet form of Elizabeth.”

Marcella: warlike (Latin). “Depicted as the world's most beautiful woman in Don Quixote, this long neglected name seemed dated for decades but just might be ready for restoration. Saint Marcella was a Roman matron of strength and intellect who organized a religious sisterhood at her mansion, which St. Jerome guided in religion and learning.” Related: Marcella, Mercellina.

Meredith: great ruler (Welsh). Nicknames: Merry, Merri.

Flower names: Lily, Lillian;

Cisneros:

Mozart:

Sophia:

Emma:

Olivia:

Mercedes: Merche: Marzia: Mneme Naiara

Natascha

Reginold

Nicasia: victorious (Latin) from Nike, the personification of victory. Related to Nicole.

Niara: nebula, mist (Hindi)

Tiara: crown, jeweled headdress (Latin)

Odette: wealthy (French, from German) Name of the white swan in Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake. A particularly soigne, sophisticated yet upbeat choice. The black swan is named Odile.

Peridot: a green gemstone (Arabic) symbolising the August month. Said to be used for helping people put the past behind them. In ancient time it was a symbol of the sun. Highly valued in Hawaii where they’re believed to be the tears of the volcano goddess Pele.

Pele: goddess of fire (Hawaii)

Opal:

Seraphina: ardent, fiery (Hebrew) Seraphim is among the highest ranking angels with six wings.

Serena:

Violet:

Sidonie: from Latin Sidon. Chic French favorite. Sidony, Sydney.

Collette: people of victory (Greek), French feminine of Nicholas.

Sabrina: Latin for River Severn, deriving from Celtic mythology. Sabina, Serena

Samantha: told by god (Hebrew) feminine of Samuel. Samara

Siobhan: the lord is gracious (Irish Gaelic) variation of Joan, feminine of John. A lovely Irish name whose perplexing spelling has inspired many phonetic variations, but using the original form preserves the integrity of one of the most beautiful Irish girls' names. Variants: Joan, Johanna, John, Siobhan

Vanessa: species of butterfly; literary invention.

Esther: star (Persian)

Tiffany:

Madonna:

Kimberly:

Teal:

Alden: old, wise friend (English)

Valeska: strength, health, spirited (French/Slavic of Valerie) Name of Red Riding Hood in the 2011 update. Peaked in 1960s and was in the top 100 until 1988. Word is associated to the word valor. Valerie, Valeria

Chrysanthe:

Cybele: mother of all gods (Greek) and goddess of fertility, health, nature. Often confused with Sybil.

Corisande:

Mythological names

Rhea: a flowing stream (Greek). “mythological earth mother of all the gods. A lot better than the Roman equivalent: Ops. Rhea reentered the US Top 1000 in 2015. Its only previous appearance on the list since 1968 was 2004.”

English names

Margareth: pearl (Greek) Nicknames: May, Mary, Marge

Elizabeth: pledged to God (Hebrew) Mother of John the Baptist, and two notable English queens. Another memorable bearer was Elizabeth Taylor. Isabel is the Spanish version. Related: Lisette, Lise, Isabel. Nicknames: Lizzie, Eliza, Beth, Libby, Bess, Tibby, Betty, Betsy.

Theodore: gift of God (Greek). “An extremely attractive and exotic choice, with several equally attractive user-friendly nicknames, and more edge and sheer phonic apeal than the English form.” Variants: Theodora (Swedish), Tiodoria (Spanish). Nicknames: Ted, Teddy, Theo, Thea, Dora, Dory.

Laurence: from Laurentium, a city noted for its laurel trees, which was a symbol for wisdom and achievement. (Lawrence, Lauro, Larry, Lorenzo, Renzo, Enzo)

Leonard: brave lion (German)

Madeleine: high tower or woman from Magdala. Variants: Magdalen (Aramaic), Maddie.

Nicole:

For their meanings

These names I’ve included since they aid as components that many other names are constructed from.

Isis: throne (Egyptian) Before the rise of the political group, Isis was best known as the name of the supreme Egyptian goddess of the moon, sky, magic, motherhood and fertility, revived by feminists and others willing to cross into arcane territory.

Shorter names

Ella: all, completely (English) or fairy maiden (German)

Naia: to flow (Hawaii) Exotic variant of Maia

Maia: mother (Greek) Maia is one of those light, ethereal girls' names with mystical overtones and mythical roots. In Greek legend, she was the fair-haired daughter of Atlas who mothered Zeus's favorite illegitimate son, Hermes. To the Romans, Maia was the incarnation of the earth mother and goddess of spring, after whom they named the month of May. It's a favorite among Nameberry users.

Atlas: a Greco-Roman god that was strong enough to carry the world on his shoulders. Previously thought too powerful for a baby boy.

Mary: bitter (Hebrew) Variants: Marietta, Marie (French)

Katherine: pure Variants: Karen (Danish), Kieran (Irish), Kerenza, Karina, Kyra

Linda: pretty (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian) Lives forever in baby name history for toppling Mary from its 400 year reign as no. 1. queen of names in 1947.

April: to open (Latin)

August:

June: named after goddess Juno, queen of the heavens (Latin) Juni, Juno, Djuna

Regis: kingly (French) Rex

Virgil: staff bearer (Latin) The name of the greatest Roman poet and an early Irish saint who believed the earth was round, Virgil is rarely heard nowadays, but it retains a certain pleasantly fusty feel and likable southern twang.

Edith: prosperous in war (English) Among the oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon names. WIdely used in 19th century novels. Edith was a hugely popular name a hundred years ago that's being revived among stylish parents in Stockholm and London. It's currently beginning to gain traction in the US among those with a taste for old-fashioned names with a soft but strong image.

Source

Nameberry.com

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ferretly · 6 years

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my 2018 reading list/challenge:

beneath the cut it’s long

(these are all options in each section; i won’t read every book in each section. if anyone has recs for which book i should read tho that would be appreciated!!)

a book made into a movie you’ve already seen

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Misery by Stephen King

Holes by Lois Sachar

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

true crime

No Place Safe by Kim Reid

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

the next book in a series you started

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams

Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas

Fearless by Cornelia Funke

Among the Free by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

UnSouled by Neal Shusterman

a book involving a heist

White Cat by Holly Black

American Gods by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

nordic noir

October is the Coldest Month by Christoffer Carlsson

a novel based on a real person

Crank by Ellen Hopkins

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

a book set in a country that fascinates you

Ogniem i Mieczem by Henryk Sienkiewicz

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

a book with the time of day in the title

Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George

The Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson

a book about a villain or antihero

Battle Royale by Koushun Takami

Feast of Souls by C.S. Friedman

a book about death or grief

The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe

Sanctum by Sarah Fine

The Everafter by Amy Huntley

Ferryman by Claire McFall

Beauty of the Broken by Tawni Waters

a book with a female author who uses a male pseudonym

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

Fool’s Errand by Robin Hobb

Her Smoke Rose Up Forever by James Tiptree

a book with an LGBT protagonist

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older

a book that is also a stage play or musical

Matilda by Roald Dahl

Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot

a book by an author of a different ethnicity than you

Dawn by Octavia E. Butler (Black)

Fledgeling by Octavia E. Butler (Black)

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (Black)

Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler (Black)

The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu (Chinese-American)

Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older (Afro-Latino)

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki (Japanese-American)

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alaire Saenz (Latino)

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera (Latino)

The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Silvera (Latina)

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (Black)

a book about feminism

Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi

a book about mental health

Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher

a book you borrowed or that was given to you as a gift

Accessible Gardening for People with Disabilities: A Guide to Methods, Tools, and Plants by Janeen R. Adil

Women of Valor: Polish Resisters to the Third Reich by Joanne D. Gilbert

Tarot: Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis

Fairest by Marissa Meyer

Poles in Wisconsin by Susan Gibson Mikos

Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks

a book by two authors:

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor

a book about or involving a sport

Wing Jones by Katherine Webber

Openly Straight by Bill Koningsberg

Finding the Edge: My Life on the Ice by Karen Chen

a book by a local author

The Girl who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu

a book with your favorite color in the title

The Red Chamber by Pauline A. Chen

Redheart by Jackie Gamber

Silvered by Tanya Huff

Green by Jay Larke

Red Branch by Morgan Llywelyn

Iron Hearted Violet by Kelly Barnhill

Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

After the Red Rain by Barry Lyga

The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky

The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring by Ruth Sanderson

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

a book with alliteration in the title

Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin

Tiger Burning Bright by Marion Zimmer Bradley

A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings

Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman

Stray Souls by Kate Griffin

Fox Forever by Mary E. Pearson

Krik? Krak! by Edwidge Danticat

a book about time travel

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Spin by Robert Charles Wilson

The False Princess by Ellis O’Neal

Passenger by Alexandra Bracken

Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox

a book with a weather element in the title

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata

The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday

Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

Frostfire by Amanda Hocking

Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis

After the Red Rain by Barry Lyga

Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin

The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

a book set at sea

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

Above World by Jenn Reese

a book with an animal in the title

The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

Tiger Burning Bright by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Lions of Al-Rasson by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Shark God by Charles Montgomery

Raven Girl by Audrey Niffenegger

Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

The Bees by Laline Paull

Reindeer Moon by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang by Kate Wilhelm

Dov Arising by Karen Bao

White Cat by Holly Black

Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell

The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring by Ruth Sanderson

Ferrets (Barron’s Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals) by E. Lynn Fox Morton

The Ferret: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet by Mary R. Shefferman

Black Canary #1 by Brennden Fletcher

Lumberjanes, Vol.1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson

a book set on a different planet

Luna: New Moon by Ian McDonald

Coyote by Alan Steele

Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

Salvage by Alexandra Duncan

Dove Arising by Karen Bao

Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis

a book with song lyrics in the title

Don’t Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon

All These Things I’ve Done by Gabrielle Zevin

Yesterday by C.K. Kelly Martin

a book about or set on Halloween

The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

a book with characters who are twins

Nightfall by Jake Halpern

Affinity by Sarah Waters

a book mentioned in another book

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin

The Last of the Wine by Mary Renault

Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith

a book from a celebrity book club

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay

He, She, and It by Marge Piercy

Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

a childhood classic you’ve never read

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

Winter of Fire by Sherryl Jordan

a book that’s published in 2018

Unearthed by Amie Kaufman

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch

Reign of the Fallen by Sara Glenn Marsh

The Apocalypse Guard by Brandon Sanderson

The Diminished by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson

Sea Witch by Sarah Henning

Hullmetal Girls by Emily Skrutskie

Witchmark by C.L. Polk

Inkmistress by Audrey Coulthurst

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender

Blackfish City by Sam J. Miller

a past Goodreads Choice Awards winner

The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

A Work in Progress by Connor Franta

a book set in the decade you were born

The Miseducation of Cameron post by Emily M. Danforth

A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar

a book you meant to read in 2017 but didn’t get to

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu

Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

a book with an ugly cover

Poison by Chris Wooding

Starters by Lissa Price

a book that involves a bookstore or library

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

your favorite prompt from the 2015, 2016, or 2017 reading challenges

Explorer: The Mystery Boxes by Kazu Kibuishi

Watchmen by Alan Moore

Lumberjanes, Vol.1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson

Habibi by Craig Thompson

Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton

The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin

Fearless by Cornelia Funke

Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra

The Boy at the End of the World by Greg Van Eekhout

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

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a bestseller from the year you graduated high school

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Dewey: the Small-town Library Cat who Touched the World by Vicki Myron

a cyberpunk book

Snow Crash by Neil Stephenson

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Vurt by Jeff Noon

Moxyland by Lauren Beukes

Beggars in Spain by Nancy Kress

a book that was being read by a stranger in a public place

lol i don’t like ... even go to public places; if anyone’s reading this do u wanna help me out

a book tied to your ancestry

Polish Roots by Rosemary A. Chorzempa

Women of Valor: Polish Resisters to the Third Reich by Joanne D. Gilbert

Poles in Wisconsin by Susan Gibson Mikos

a book with a fruit or vegetable in the title

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson

an allegory

Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie

Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Carcia Marquez

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

a book by an author with the same first or last name as you

A Dirty Rose by Nannah Marnie-Claire

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a microhistory

Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Dorris Pilkington

Earth Then and Now: Amazing Images of our Changing World by Fred Pearce

Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexualty by Hanne Blank

a book about a problem facing society today

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

UnDivided by Neal Shusterman

a book recommended by someone else taking the reading challenge

anyone wanna help me out???

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ravenbloodau · 6 years

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Long Lost (WIP)

My gaze fell upon his eyes and they glittered with the twilight stars. My heart was pounding as I stepped forward. I brushed my hair out of my face as he stepped forward. I swallowed hard, not daring to tear away my gaze to look around.. His hand met mine as our arms rose. He had no palms, but I didn't mind, oddly enough..

"Miss, you seem quite familiar," he remarked as his eyes started glowing with a powerful magical energy.. I put my finger over his lips, and he began to blush.. He suddenly smiled as I smiled.

"Do you remember me now?" I inquired quietly as my hand returned to my side.

"Yes," he remarked as his forehead touched mine.

Sparks flew from my fingertips as I began to step away. With the moon shining above, I ran to those who were calling me. The stranger called out to me as I took up my sword and sheild. I looked back to see the rain drenching him as it began to pour.

I would not see him again until many, many years later...

The twilight hours of the day mirrored that of one-thousand years ago as I wondered the concrete streets of town, it was raining and my clothing and hair was drenched. I was dancing as I walked, swaying to the song I was listening to on my headphones, not caring about those who passed me. Until I saw HIM, pass by, however..

It was the same monster I had met on the same night a millenia ago..

He paused just as I did, and I quickly fwipped my headphones off my ears, turning 'round on my heels.

He had already turned around, stunned silent as my gaze met his once again. My magic flared causing flowers to bloom under my feet, and birdsong filled the silent void.

"H-Hey," I stammered, silently letting my fingers pick away at my nails. He smiled as he walked up to me.

"It's been awhile, hasn't it?" His smoky voice startled me as his hands found their way into mine.

"Yeah," I lifted one of my hands to brush my hair out of my face.. His hand met mine and I froze, staring into his eyes..

"Thank you, for changing my life, Angel," He told me softly as he began to move closer to me..

"How did I-" his finger fell upon my lips to stop me from speaking.

"Do you remember me now?" He inquired as something droved a great pain into my side. I blinked as tears flooded my eyes..

"Wing," I squeaked as I collasped. The last thing I heard from him was a quiet whisper.. So faint, so delicate, yet almost hollow..

"I'm sorry, Angel."

I woke up to the sound of sweet, warm birdsong as I felt the steady beat of my own heart rise up and out of my chest..

Blades of grass ruffled under my fingertips as I sat up. The bright violet sky seemed to dance with stars as, on the horizon, three people appeared, walking towards me, calmly swaying with the warm spring breeze.

Was I dead? Was I alive? Was I even human anymore? Is this even Earth anymore?

"WING?!" My voice rose into an echoing cry as I felt my cheeks grow hot..

I winced as a dull throbbing sensation came from my side. I lifted my shirt carefully and found no wound, but instead an injection site, red and angry..

Wing had given me a sedative?

The three on the horizon heard my cry and came running, all with never-ending stares when they found me.

"A..White silken dress? Miss, who are you?" The eldest of the three men inquired, his hand outstretched to me.

"My name is Angel, who might you be?" I told him, and his sudden warm, open smile got me smiling.. I had taken his hand and as he helped me up, I realized that I WAS wearing a dress..

"I'm Luke, this is Sean, and to your right is William," The eldest informed me. I nodded as I brushed my hair behind my ear.. I felt my hands fiddling with each other, almost picking at my nails..

"Alright, can you tell me where we are?" I inquired and Luke's smile only grew.

"We're in the Twilight region of Galatea, it's otherwise known as the Artisan's Paradise, seeing as it has no central city," Luke mentioned the familiar names of the fictional world I had long since forgotten.

I looked to Sean, and the redhead seemed startled when I began to move towards him.

"So, I am home," I murmured as Sean stepped back. I let my expression soften as Sean suddenly realized something.

He quickly took out a photo of me from Earth, pointed to it and mouthed the words, "This is you, correct?"

I nodded and immediately he handed me the picture and rapidly started signing to the other two. Willam took my shoulder from behind, and his grip tightened as his eyes grew wide..

"Oh my light," William murmured as I looked over to him. Sean finished what he was saying and Luke's expression changed.. From warm and welcoming, to a jaw dropped and a wide eyed stare.

"Surprise?" I admitted weakly as William spun me around and stared me dead in the eye. His crimson eyes glittered with hues of violet as he stared into my eyes.. I shouldn't have made his stare so intense.

"Child, who is Wing?" William inquired his grip tightening, and his eyes narrowing..

"An old friend, and the one who sent me here," I told him meekly trying to move back and away..

"Angel..Wing.. Angel's Wings, like the palace?" Luke inquired and I blushed, remembering exactly what fantasies I had created in making that palace.. I even had a few concept peices floating around somewhere..

"Y-Yeah, exactly!" My voice cracked and I immediately felt like I shrunk as William's grip loosened on my shoulders. He started shaking as he stepped back. His eyes were watering as he completely let go of me, and that's when I realized. I covered my mouth as he looked away..

"I'm sorry," William murmured softly taking to his kin's side.

"Will, it's okay, I honestly don't mind," I told him reaching out to the worried assassin.

"Don't you? Those kinds of things...What you've faced. Isn't that why you created our world?" William inquired and I sighed.

"Yes, and no. William do you know why I made you the way you are?" I inquired and he looked to me, his eyebrows raised.

"N-no.." William replied as I pulled out my book and began reading from his character page.

"Not only a warrior of great valor, but also the victim of injustice, hatred, and bigotry. His temper has grown to show only kindness to the innoccent.. His name chose for the strength of which he has shown over the years. I find more and more of myself in him, yet he has grown to become his very own person, beyond any true archtype, stereotype or precendent to his creation.. This is William Star Xavier, not only a son, but a brother, akin to even I," I told him as I slammed the book shut. The three stood astonished as I carefully put the old, leather-bound sketchbook back into my bag.

"Yep, she's the author, but how did Sean get that polaroid photo of her?" William muttered and Sean pulled out a book out of his backpack and flipped to page 374, and my jaw dropped. The title of the chapter was "Angel's First Wingbeat" and the picture was the exact polariod he had handed me.

He mouthed the words again, "Because I wrote your story, and painted that picture for my novel.. You are my muse."

"Awww," I couldn't help it, I really couldn't.. This was so darn sweet! I had written Sean as an author with a renowned series, but I never thought it would be my story..

"Sucker," William chuckled and I shot him a quick, lethal glance. I smiled again as Sean put his book away..

"So, what next?" I inquired as I let my fingers run through my messy hair..

"Well need to head to the Harvest Realm to get to the Moonlight Realm, maybe there we can find another way for you to get home," Luke suggested..

"That's not a bad idea, but the fact she's so well-known might draw unwanted attention," William mentioned.

"Then we might need to create a disguise..." I looked over at Luke, his eyes suddenly beaming with creativity.

(End of WIP/ Chapter???)

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jesscreason · 7 years

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Wings Unseen Blog Tour and $25 Amazon Giveaway!

Wings Unseen

by Rebecca Gomez Farrell

Published by: Meerkat Press

Publication date: August 22, 2017

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

To end a civil war, Lansera's King Turyn reliquished a quarter of his kingdom to create Medua, exiling all who would honor greed over valor to this new realm on the other side of the mountains. The Meduans and Lanserim have maintained an uneasy truce for two generations, but their ways of life are as comparable as oil and water.

When Vesperi, a Meduan noblewoman, kills a Lanserim spy with a lick of her silver flame, she hopes the powerful display of magic will convince her father to name her as his heir. She doesn't know the act will draw the eye of the tyrannical Guj, Medua's leader, or that the spy was the brother of Serrafina Gavenstone, the fiancè pf Turyn's grandson, Prince Janto. As Janto sets out for an annual competition on the mysterious island of Braven, Serra accepts an invitation to study with the religious Brotherhood, hoping for somewhere to grieve her brother's murder in peace. What she finds instead is a horror that threatens both countries, devouring all living things and leaving husks of skin in its wake.

To defeat it, Janto and Serra must learn to work together with the only person who possesses the magic that can: the beautiful Vesperi, whom no one knows murdered Serra's brother. An ultimate rejection plunges Vesperi forward toward their shared destiny, with the powerful Guj on her heels and the menacing beating of unseen wings all about.

Readers of all ages will enjoy Wings Unseen, Rebecca Gomez Ferrell's first full-length novel. It is a fully-imagined epic fantasy with an unforgettable cast of characters.

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I've been watching a lot of Game of Thrones, and I assume the author does as well (or has read the books, which I, regrettably, have not done yet). A couple of the names are similar (i.e. Braven/Bravos and Lanisters/Lanserim). The author might have been inspired by GoT, but this book was definitely much different than GoT. You can tell that there was some inspiration, from a few names and places, and some of the settings in the book sound similar. In fact, since I just recently binge watched the entire GoT series to get caught up for the new episodes in season 7, there were several places in this book where I thought something entirely different (and usually much worse) was going to happen, because that is something that would have happened in GoT, but the author took it a totally different direction. So, whether you love GoT, hate GoT, or you've never even heard of or seen/read GoT, I still recommend this book! Basically, a civil war between people who value greed and power and those who value honor broke out. To stop the fighting and bloodshed, they signed a truce, giving the Meduans the land over the mountains, and the King rule over the rest of Lansera. The Meduans were the cruel, greedy people, of at least the men among them who strive for power were. They treated women like shit, even their wives and daughters. All women were considered just a way to fulfill urges and have children. Wives typically weren't even allowed to live in the same house with wealthy men and their children, and poor men weren't allows to marry. Most women lived in a separate part of town that men only entered when they have "urges." Across the mountains, a kind king rules with honor and compassion. The king married for love, and the prince is engaged to marry his childhood sweetheart. The two peoples couldn't be any more different. I ♥ed Prince Janto, but my favorite character was Vesperi! I ♥ed her personality and spunk! Even though the way she acts is a product of growing up in such a cruel and violent environment, she doesn't take any crap from anyone, regardless of the consequences. I want to say more and explain a couple of my favorite Vesperi moments, but I don't want to give away any spoilers... You'll just have to read the book! ☺ This book was AWESOME! The author did an excellent job at world building and character development. She really let the reader travel into Lanserim and Medua, in order to be able to understand their worlds and culture. I absolutely ♥ ♥ ♥ this book!!! I even loved the romantic aspect in it, which if you've read pretty much any of my other reviews, you know that I am very critical of. This was not cookie cutter love triangle or stupid crush, though. The author did an excellent job at fitting the love story in in a unique manner, without taking focus away from the rest of the story, and especially without taking focus away from the amazing characters or making them turn into idiots around their silly crushes, like in way too many YA books nowadays. I definitely recommend this book to everyone! The only problem I had with it was that it ended too early, and I wanted to keep reading more! I would love to read a sequel! I loved the ending, but I'm not sure if the author intended to leave an option for or intends to write a sequel. I ♥ed this book and am super impressed with Rebecca Gomez Farrell and will definitely be looking for future books by her! I received a copy of this book for free from Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.

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lexietravel · 7 years

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The World of Harry Potter

About the Book Series

Harry Potter, as we all know is a series of fantasy novels written by the famous J.K. Rowling. The story revolves around the life of wizards and half-blooded ones and the non wizards (muggles) as well.

The main character of the story is Harry Potter the child who lived, singled out by Lord Voldemort and became his greatest rival. Hermoine Granger, and Ron Weasley are his closest friends at Hogwarts School.

It has been the best-selling book series in the history, translated into 73 languages, the Harry Potter brand itself is estimated to worth as much as 25 billion dollars.

Has received more than 10 awards from different categories including Platinum Book Awards and many more.

About the Movie Series

The series sequence in order are:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001),

Chamber of Secrets (2002),

Prisoner of Azkaban (2004),

Goblet of Fire (2005),

Order of the Phoenix (2007),

Half-Blood Prince (2009) and

Deathly Hallows (2010/2011.)

The movie series has already finished for now but Rowling is still unstoppable of creating new stories to continue the series which she have released the “Harry Potter and the Curse Child” (which I have read already) which is now in stage production.

The World Tour

Harry Potter world tour has been very popular after the film series ended, It was first released in London then later through out the world.

The Exhibition includes Harry Potter film sets, amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes, props and creatures from the films. More than 3.5 million visitors from different stops of the tour in:

Boston,

Toronto,

Seattle,

New York,

Sydney,

Singapore,

Tokyo,

Paris and

Shanghai

Finally in the 3rd Annual Celebration of Harry Potter, they announced that the 15th stop will be in Brussels.

Being a Harry Potter Fan

I would say I am a fan of Harry Potter, I have watched all the film series over and over until my husband says stop (hahaha). honestly I haven’t read any of the book from the first one until the Deathly Hallow but the last one I did finally.

Back when I was in highschool in my hometown I cannot afford to buy books, it was difficult to be a shadow fan of Harry and his adventures. Graciously supporting his stand against Voldemort, I didn’t forget any information even the plot of the story of the movie.

Buying souvenirs and collectible items wasn’t my forte, my mom rented DVD’s back then. in my teenager days Hermoine was my role model, being incredibly stiff and brilliant I wanted to be like her.

As I grow old (well not that old) I watched the film series, I could say 20 times already all of it in french and in english. my favorite characters are Harry, Hermoine, Ron, Dumbledore, Snape, Dobby, Luna, Ginny and Neville. Favorite Hogwarts houses are Gryffindor and Hufflepuff.

To tell you honestly I wanna keep this photos for my eyes only but I grasp about other fans, who would want to see this in real too. I feel so lucky and that It’s like my obligation to share these to others.

At the Venue

It was the second day of the exhibition in our city and it’s my time to discover the world of Harry Potter. I was so excited to see the behind the scenes props and costumes used and hopefully to perceive more information.

Queuing up for our turn to go inside the exhibition hall, we waited for about 15 minutes and at last the door is open for the magical place of Wizards.

The Sorting Hat

We entered and the presentator welcomed us. The first thing happened was they were calling some volunteers for the sorting hat to do his job.

I was kinda hesitant at first so I didn’t take part, I just took some photos instead (as usual).

The tour begins, first to welcomed us is the Hogwarts Express train, sites where the old restaurant from the first second film with the poster “Wanted Wizard” and the singing ghost from the painting inside the Hogwarts house.

Ginny Weasly’s Uniform

Did you know that Ginny’s dad Arthur Weasley supposed to die? Rowling thought of killing Arthur Weasley after he’s attacked by Nagini in Order of the Phoenix.

Collections including Opal Necklace

“This opulent necklace carries a powerful curse that has killed nineteen Muggles.”

Neville, Luna and Hermoine Uniform

Did you know that Hermione’s Patronus is an otter. Ron Weasley’s Patronus is a Jack Russell Terrier, which is known for chasing otters?

Hermoine’s Wand

Walking in the aisle was unreal, delightful and feeling overjoyed at the same time. It was the moment of a lifetime to see these collections in a closer look, I mean not just in T.V. but in life.

The clothes of the characters were extreme, there were pieces that I couldn’t recognize directly but as I’ve read the description I started to realize its valor.

Marauders Map

Harry Potter’s Room

Did you know that Daniel Radcliffe went through 160 pairs of Harry Potter’s round-framed glasses during the course of the films?

The Golden Egg

Remember the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from the triwizard tournament, the first clue from the first task of dragon hunt. Harry took the advice of Cedric and “took a bath” with the egg.

Ronald Weasly’s Room

Did you know that Rupert Grint dressed up like his female drama teacher and rapped about Ron Weasley for his audition tape? his rap is actually hilarious.

“Hello, my name is Rupert Grint, I hope you don’t think I stink.”

-Rupert Grint

Professor Sybill Patricia Trelawney

Did you know that she was the one who made the prophecy about Voldemort and the one with the power to vanquish him (Voldemort took this to mean Harry Potter) during her job interview with Albus Dumbledore.

Professor Severus Snape

Highly known for his role as the professor of Potions, after his death Harry honoured him as a hero despite of their significant personal differences.

Harry named his second son Albus Severus Potter in honour of Snape and Dumbledore.

Dolores Umbridge

Did you know that she is the one I hated the most? why? because She’s a great Villain. Her strict attitude towards students of Hogwarts especially when he let Harry wrote “I must not tell lies” on his hand.

Baby Mandrakes

Did you know that not all effects from the film were computer generated? baby mandrakes are one of them.

Remember this creature from the right? the ones from Professor Gilderoy Lockhart class. On the other hand is the creepy clown statue from Professor Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody.

Harry was supposed to imagine things that he most feared and use the spell “ridiculous” to turn it to something hilarious. But in the end the clown statue turn into a Dementor.

Dementors, the deadly phantoms that guard Azkaban Prison, creepy creatures that feed on human emotion.

Quidditch Collection

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Quidditch is the most popular game among wizards and witches, it is played on broomstick. The object of the game is to score more points than your opponents, and when the Snitch is catch the game ends.

Did you know that Rowling created Quidditch after a fight with her boyfriend?

Prisoner of the Azkaban

One of my favorite scene in the Prisoner of Azkaban when Hermoine and Harry used the Time-turner to save Hagrid’s Buckbeak and Serius Black.

Time-turner will play a huge role in the latest book of “Harry Potter and the Curse Child”.

This makes me realize too that in life everything has a purpose. Buckbeak died but in the end they saved him and I was very pleased, and the scene with Harry and his God father was emotional.

Hagrid’s Place

Professor Rubeus Hagrid was half giant wizard, he is actually the cutest and the funniest character for me. He always slips some information that he should tell but Harry always gets it.

Did you know that there’s a fruit bat stuck in his famous shaggy beard? come from his mini fans.

The Winged Key

Its first appearance was in the philosopher’s stone, where Harry must catch this old key to open the locked door.

Littel Harry with Professor Quirinus Quirrell

Who wouldn’t forget the epic fight between Voldemort who took Quirinus body to murder the little Harry?

Professor did search Voldemort to insure the people won’t laughed over him again and to attain recognition of learning for finding him. when he found him Voldemort took his body and use it to have an access to Hogwarts.

The Horcruxes

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Tom Riddle created his first Horcrux at the age of sixteen after murdering his father. There were in total of seven Hocruxes that he successfully made.

Tom Riddle’s Diary destroyed by Harry with a Basilisk

Marvolo Gaunt’s Ring, Cut with Godric Gryffindor’s Sword by Dumbledore

Salazar Slytherin’s Locket, Stabbed with Godric Gryffindor’s Sword by Ron

Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup, Hermoine stabbed it with a Basilisk fang

Rowena Ravenclaw’s Diadem, destroyed by Vincent Crabbe with Fiendfyre

Nagini, Nevil Beheaded it with Godric Gryffindor’s Sword

Harry Potter, Voldrmort used a killing curse.

The Triwizard Tournament and the Yulle Ball

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Who wouldn’t forget the teenager stage of the trio where Ron begins to have crush on Hermoine, but he is also charmed by Fleur Delacour.

Hermoine with Victor Krum paired at the ball, and Harry having a crush on Cho Chang, Cedric’s partner at the ball.

One of the favourite scenes of mine is where Ron was jealously looking at Hermoine and Krum. The other one is the sad death of Cedric.

Unexpectedly when I enter this room, first thing caught my eyes was the gown of Hermoine. Strangely it was just a simple gown nothing really special but when I saw my photos now I can say there’s magic in there.

Did you know the Rowling acknowledge that Harry/Hermoine pair would have been better than Ron/Hermoine?

Fred and Goerge Weasley’s World

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The identical twin wizard co-founded and run the joke shop Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes

They are very known for they hilarious pranks and jokes, one of the best one was when they launched some fireworks during exams and let it chased Dolores.

The Tale of the Three Brothers

The three rare objects that were very helpful to Harry, played an essential part to out power Voldemort.

The Elder Wand, The Resurrection Stone and the Invisible Cloak.

Dumbledore, Dobby and the mythical sacred bird

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In the last part of the tour is Dumbledore’s costume with the cute Dobby on his side. Dobby was a house elf who served the Malfoy Family and later freed by Harry though placing his own sock in Tom Riddles Diary.

The story of Dobby’s life inspired me a lot, when he became a free elf I was so happy for him. however when he rescued Harry and his friends from the Shell Cottage, during their escape using his magic to apparate Bealtrix threw her silver knife and killed Dobby.

This was the scene that I cried the most, watching Dobby died.

Dumbledore in the other hand played a major role in the movie series, which I was disgusted when he died. At least he saved Harry for drinking the venomous water to get a horcrux.

Rowling said from an interview that the question she was scared the most is “What was Dumbledore’s wand made of?”. she thought of answering that, it’s made of the death tree.

The mythical sacred bird who ignites into flames when it reaches 500 or 1,000 years old only to emerge from the flames as a new and young phoenix was Rowling favourite beast of the series.

My Verdict

After the tour, It makes me recollect all the memories from my childhood up to the present, constantly following the story. I love the over all presentation, it was wizardly magical.

I’ll give it a 10/10 as Harry Potter fan It was a blast. I won’t ever forget the experience it will be with me forever.

I hope you did enjoy reading this post too, follow my next post coming out soon.

Sources of some information : Pottermore and Wikia

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Wings of Valor: Worldbuilding Pt. 1

The Regions of Jorramânt

Tag List: @romanthewriter @ninjamidnight @sixstepsaway @faireladypenumbra @somewhat-honest-abe

Alright, folks! In this section we will be discussing the lands that form up the world of WoV and where the characters and races live and interact with each other. As well as kill each other, no doubt. Okay, let's get to it!

The North

An unforgiving landscape of snowy mountains and forests, this region witnessed the devastating massacre of civilians in the Galian Empire during the Serie Great War, aided it's neighbors when the Jern Great War spreaded throughout the world, and collided with the other regions in the formation of the Lux Federation in the New Age.

The Valkyries reside in the Corben Peaks and Şoim Mountains.

The Ciori headquarters is located within the remote Umbră City in the Corben Peaks.

It is the only region that has resisted against the South and fragmented the Galian Empire at the end of the Jern Great War.

The trade of meat and pelt defines the economy of the region.

The South

Claimed by numerous tribes in the Ancient Age, subjected to the formation and dissolution of the Galian Empire, and torn up by piracy plunder, this vast region of desert lands has seen its share of conflict during both the Serie and Jern Great Wars. As of the first century of the New Age, ruins of kingdoms predominate the shores and landscape.

The Mirtis and Žiedas Factions established their headquarters in the Likimas Falls.

Despite the lack of civilizations and settlements in the region, it is the home to the Undead and Cursed races that roam in the lands.

The few remaining settlements rely heavily upon guerrilla and pirate tactics to acquisition supplies for survival.

The East

Much like the West, the settlements in the East suffered under the rule of the Galian Empire during the Jern Great War in the second century of the Ancient Age. The mining industry collapsed at the end of the war, being renewed with the beginning of the New Age.

The Dwarven race formerly lived in the tropical Klar Plains until the fourth century of the Ancient Age, when a pestilence ravaged the region and killed a vast portion of the population. They relocated underground in the Lang Mountain Range sometime in the third century.

The Lure På Bazaar houses more than a hundred merchants, making it the largest shopping district all over the world.

The Dwarven economy relies heavily on the mining industry of minerals and jewels, as well as the craftsmanship of tools and weapons.

The West

In comparison to the East, the dense forests of the West give covert and security to the Elven kingdoms that have withstood the devastating conquest of the Galian Empire during the Jern Great War in the third century of the Ancient Age. Much of the landscape had grown back by the time the war concluded with the arrival of the New Age.

The Elven race live along the Mørk and Grønn Forests and the Evig Valleys.

A boundary surrounds the region since the waning days of the Serie Great War, protecting the Elves against enemy incursions.

The region's economy relies heavily on the trade of agricultural and fishery products to the world.

The Central Abyss

Separated from the rest of the world, the Central Abyss is a cluster of floating islands that are intertwined by extensive tree roots and vines. Since the fall of the Galian Empire, the island-settlements banded together to form the Lux Federation and expanded peace to the other regions as well.

Although the populace is composed of many races, Mages form up one-half of the Lux Federation while the remainder make up one-fourth each.

The Spero Palace is the embodiment structure of the Federal Council in Lux City.

With the exception of the Valkyrie and the Undead/Cursed races, travelers from the other regions use portal gateways to ensure safe passage into the islands.

The Galian Sphere is the main source of magic essence in the world and is located underneath Lux City, protected by the Alban Royal Guard and the Roşu Militia.

The main source of income is based in the brewery industry.

This is the information I can give you for now as more details will come up to bring you a more complete setting of the world.

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Teaser Writ #3!

Corporal Gabriel,

Am I to understand that you were the one who coordinated the mission that disrupted a major clandestine contraband in Umbră City? The one where seven Valkyrie Ciori were killed in the ensuing battle? If so, then you have made a grave mistake.

The people are outraged by the course of action you took when tailing these scoundrels all over the Corben Kingdom. They are demanding either an explanation for your actions or your dismissal as leader of the Ciori effective immediately. Given the volatility of the situation, it seems that you are left with no choice but to oblige at one of the demands listed above.

We both know that matters such as this one cannot withstand an extended period of time, for it will wreak havoc on the Queen's leadership and bring doubt to her constituents - a situation that will not end favorable to anyone, just as it did with your predecessor. So, in the hopes of putting this issue to rest, I pray that you find a solution as quickly as you can. If not, then rest assured that measures will be taken discreetly against you.

In best regards,

Lady Callindra Dragoş, Lead Diplomatic Envoy

Lady Callindra,

Fear and manipulation are not the best tools to acquire what you yearn for. Need I remind you that it was Her Majesty whom ordered me to apprehend these felons by any means necessary? Surely you can imagine a number of scenarios as to how the mission could, and should have been carried out.

Yes, the loss of Ciori lives in the battle was a regrettable decision in my part. However, as you will see in our reports, several elements have hindered us a window of opportunity to avoid blood being shed and left me no choice but order the attack on them. Given the volatility of the situation, it seems that we have a traitor within our ranks. Whether it is in the Ciori, the Diplomatic Envoy Corps, or the Vultur Army, remains unclear. It is best to remain alert at all times until further notice.

Regardless of the information you were given, I will explain the people the course of action I took and the result from such decision made. You have my word on it.

With regards,

Corporal Gabriel Vanor, Senior Ciori Agent

P.S.: Seriously? Threatening me with a destitution notice? Wow. This just proves why he despises the Queen's noble entourage more than Her Majesty. But I suppose he already told you long ago, though.

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Teaser Writ #2!

"Your Majesty, the Ciori Gabriel as you requested."

The woman sitting on the Throne looked at the scribe and nodded, dismissing him to his post. She crossed her legs and glanced at the male visitor as he approached the center of the room, kneeled and bowed his head down in loyalty towards her.

The woman exhaled and spoke first, "Ah, Corporal Gabriel. I assume that you have brought good news for us to hear."

"Your Highness," the man replied at her, his gaze becoming distant as he stood up and walked closer to her. He took her hand and kissed it softly as he continued, "I wanted to inform you first hand that we have located and captured the smugglers and their cohorts in Umbră City. Our soldiers are taking them to the Central Abyss, where they will stand at trial for their crimes as we speak."

The woman sighed in content, her blue eyes glowing brightly as she said, "That is good news, indeed. Another clandestine operation dismantled and commerce restored once more. The Mages will be pleased for your efforts, my dear."

"Forgive me, Your Highness," Gabriel said, kneeling once more and pledging a fist to where his heart was, "but I believe the credit is all yours to take. I am, at most, a servant of this country and its greatest ruler."

"Oh?" The woman raised an eyebrow at the statement as she replied, "And does not one of my loyal subjects deserve to receive such commendations for his work?"

Silence took over the room as the young Valkyrie male pondered at the question he was told, making his facial expression becoming darker. Seconds merge into minutes as he spoke, "With respect, Your Highness, I humbly request to speak openly at your presence."

"Granted. Proceed."

"The truth is I have failed to contain these nefarious criminals from reaching inside our borders. I have failed to deliver security and reassurance to our people as we continued our pursuit of the smugglers and their contraband. And I have failed every Ciori that gave their lives in the ensuing battle." He paused for a minute, emotions straining his voice as he continued, "Those men and women trusted me with their lives and I let them die! I... I have disgraced the name Valkyrie itself and Your Highness' rule as a whole..."

The room falls silent once more and neither of them spoke for a time. The streaks of light emanating from the window had lost the warm feeling of day as the night rolled in, forming a cold atmosphere filled grief. A sniff broke the smoldering silence, followed by a sob of pure pain.

The Queen grew worried as Gabriel attempted to hide his sadness up to no avail. She stood up from her throne and walked towards him, placing her hands on his shoulders as her amber eyes met with the young Valkyrie male's tear-covered gray ones. She pulled him into a compassionate embrace, to which he accepted reluctantly.

"I know what your feeling," she spoke, quietly and calm as she could. "You think that you are to blame for their deaths and allowing crime to spread in our lands, but that is not true. They knew the danger they were getting into and had the chance to walk away, and yet they did not. They did it not only because it was the right thing to do but because you inspired them to keep going forward. You have always brought enthusiasm and support to both veterans and newcomers alike, exceeded many expectations, and never letting harm come to our people. And that, my dear, is proof of a Valkyrie who has earned the respect of his peers and the balls to do the job."

Gabriel giggled quietly as he sniffed softly, a smile forming on his lips as tears tainted his face slightly. He looked at the woman and saw that she smiled back in compassion.

"Thank you," he said, stepping a bit back and grabbing the woman's hands onto his own softly. "It means a lot to me."

Another giggle came out, this time from the Queen. "I appreciate you for your candor."

"I feel ashamed to let you see me like this. Forgive me, Your Highness."

"No need to apologize, my dear. Even leaders have doubts and fears like every being does. Remember that."

"I will."

Gabriel kneeled and bowed down once more and stood up, leaving the room as the woman sat down on her throne and glanced at the windows. She sighed deeply as memories of another male Valkyrie flooded her mind, the feeling of guilt building inside of her. She sighed once again as tears traveled her cheeks and fell on her armor.

'If only I had not disgraced his name... none of this would have ever happened...'

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Teaser Writ #1!

A woman dressed in a red cloak walked around the dark hallways of the Spero Palace in a quickened pace as she hid her face under a hoodie in the middle of the night. Her breath quivered in anger when she opened a door and closed it shut. She was inside a study, her eyes wandering around the room until they caught sight of whom she was looking for. She breathed out of her nose and cleared her throat as loudly as she could do.

A man sitting on his desk rose his head up to the door and spoke, "Ah, Lady Cheryl!" He stood up and bowed slightly as he added, "To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit in my chambers?"

"Cut the pleasantries, Count Delavan," she answered rudely, sitting down in front of the desk with complete exasperation. "I'm in no mood for any courtesy today."

The man nodded and sat down as well, rummaging through the stack of papers he was working on. Without lifting his eyes, he said, "I see. May I ask what happened, if it's not a bother to you?"

She sighed and glanced at him. "Lord Calen is what happened."

"What has that buffoon done this time to annoy you?"

"He keeps making threats about forging an alliance with the South and turning his back on the North if the Federal Council didn't agree to do so. I told him multiple times that choosing who to ally with is an arduous and difficult work but he still pesters me about it."

At this, the man looked up and glanced at Lady Cheryl, a serious expression shown on his face. He calmly dropped the feather into the ink jar as he spoke, "This is news to me. Does he really want to sever ties with them?"

She nodded, her expression changing from annoyance to both a sincere and worrisome one. "Yes, he does. I'm not sure of the why, but you and I both know that the Council would never betray the Valkyries. It would be madness to do so."

Count Delavan nodded in agreement. "That is true. However, if what you are saying is true, then we must be cautious with him. That fellow brings trouble where it doesn't belong."

"With all due respect, my dear Count," Lady Cheryl spoke, a sigh escaping from her mouth. "He's not the only one - nobles from the other regions have begun pledging their allegiance to the South as well. I fear that if something isn't done about it, the South will gain enough influence to reform the Galian Empire and reclaim its lands once more. Not to mention the possibility of spies infiltrating in both our government and military headquarters."

Count Delavan's face grimaced at the sudden revelation. He stood up and walked towards a cabinet, where he grabbed a white coat and sword from a shelf and put it on himself. He then walked to the door along with Lady Cheryl as he said to her, "I'll consult this matter with Seer Clarissa and Commander Sarah. They'll know what to do. You best warn the Council about this."

"I will," she answered. "Thank you, Count Delavan. You are right now the only one whom I can trust with this information."

"You are most welcome, Lady Cheryl," he said, smiling tenderly at her. "I must head off now."

They both walked away in opposite directions and disappeared into the cloak of night. Not knowing that a Wraith overheard their conversation behind the bookshelf and teleported to the South to inform its masters what it had heard.

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