#the practical guide to evil

[not-a-farrier]

I can't wait for chapter 3 of Wizard, Witch and the Wild one.

Suvi, I'm sure you're just wearing black to look badass.

(Quote from practical guide to evil)

#brennan lee mulligan #worlds beyond number #aabria iyengar #the wizard the witch and the wild one #practical guide to evil

[himecommunism]

i have been hoodwinked into a tabletop game based off a YA webnovel, have my elf

#art #character art #character design #knight #plate armor #elf #yes its a practical guide to evil #fantasy

[eldritchwyrm]

please read A Practical Guide to Evil

#once again i am on my bullshit #the first book is shaky but i PROMISE. i PROMISE it is worth it #a practical guide to evil #apgte #pgte

[kvothbloodless]

God okay so I tried to resist making this post because I cannot give it even a tenth if a percent of the effort it deserves and also its very obvious but god. The parallels between Baru Cormorant and Practical Guide to Evil are Getting to me. Like I said, i know this is obvious because theyre both early members of the lesbian atrocities subgenre but still. Fuck.

Theres So many parallels but also so many interesting differences! Alas, for I am tired and longposts are long.

#practical guide to evil #pgte #baru cormorant #the masquerade #tracking

[booksandchainmail]

I think the single funniest case of "focus of narration reflects POV character's perspective" (ie certain POVs noting architecture, or clothes, or other setting details in ways other POVs don't) was Practical Guide to Evil, where it gets revealed about 5 books in that every single time the narration goes into lavish physical description of a character, that reflected the main character checking them out in a way she thinks is subtle (it is not)

Catherine limped in ahead, eyes considering as she took in the sight of the full roster of the Blood as well Princess Rozala. Liveried servants offered refreshments that all refused, and Hakram noted with exasperated amusement that his warlord’s eyes were lingering a little longer than necessary on Rozala Malanza. Half the Blood too, though he was surprised that among the men she seemed to prefer the almost orcish frame of Yannu Marave to Razin Tanja’s, who was much closer in age. As she was less than discreet he wondered if offence might accidentally been given, but if he was reading the expression correctly Lady Aquiline Osena looked more flattered than anything else by the roving eye. He met Vivienne’s eyes in shared aggravation behind Catherine’s back, though he figured at least they should be pleased she’d not been undressing the First Prince of Procer with her eyes. That might go over poorly, he thought.

#pgte #practical guide to evil #apgte #a practical guide to evil

[icanseethefuture333]

and how to banish demons and trickster spirits?? 🥲 please help thank you

How to spiritually protect your home from unfamiliar entities 👻

When faced with paranormal activity, it can be scary for anyone! We start to question ourselves and feeling silly thinking: "Did I really just see that?! No, no, it my must be my imagination..." but you still can't shake the feeling something is there in your room.

How to decipher between a high or low vibrational entity

Every spirit takes form in a different shape and color. I am unsure what it means but I have seen just about each one. So I will be giving each one a name for it. A fair warning though to use your intuition because my interaction with each spirit could be different from yours. Always use caution.

The in-between:

This spirit is mainly gray and fuzzy but has a rainbow outline. Similar to a broken TV. I believe these spirits are going through a period of healing and transformation. They are more neutral with their approach but overall have good intentions.

Holier than thou:

This spirit looks pure white. It's just a plain white or almost milky translucent color, they are typically friendly. If they are white, but look like it's sparkling or shining, it is a low vibrational entity or demon trying to pose as a angel.

Peekaboo:

The ones that appear in the corner of your eye or when you feel a presence randomly pass by. This is the most famous type of spirit that everyone has said they have come across. They come as shadows and are quick on their feet. They are black in color and their origins I am unsure, but they haven't bothered me per say. They startle me though, so because of how they sneak around. I mainly believe that they are trickster spirits.

Fairy lights (also known as orbs):

Orbs of light are considered to be a manifestation of energy present in your home. I have interacted with this type of spirit the least. When I first began doing deity worship with Aphrodite, I would see pink orbs, and that is how I knew she was present when I prayed to her or asked her for guidance. I have also seen orbs when interacting with archangels.

Faders:

These spirits fade in and disappear once they get what they want. They usually appear with a message and then leave once they're done. They can be pretty lonely, so sometimes they just like your company. I went to a garden memorial once and I had a spirit follow me home just so they could spend time with me. They left after two days.

Angels:

I feel that most of the time my interaction with an angel was presented as a human. You ever had someone that just was really sweet and kind to you in when you were having a really rough day? Yeah I mean that. Those feel like angels to me. Archangels I view them as orbs.

Demons:

*cracks knuckles* the moment you've all been waiting for. Now these are masters of disguise. Demons present themselves as anything or anyone just to get closer to you. Whether that's a living human being, an attractive person in your dream who sexually arouses you (incubus/succubus), or a monster who keep causing you to have nightmares in your sleep. Their main desire is to suck your life source and take over your soul at your weakest moment or make you do malicious things that are out of your character.

The different types of demons:

Before we touch upon this topic, if you are someone who struggles with a mental health condition such as anxiety, PTSD, BPD, etc. Be aware that some of your symptoms could align with some of the things I will mention down below. You have to understand the difference of just being anxious/paranoid and genuinely having an encounter with an entity that's dangerous.

Creepers:

Creepers are literally what they are. They creep up on you quite randomly. They mostly appear in your dreams to scare you and cause you to have nightmares. In most cases, these ones are just annoying because they scare you out of your sleep, but the more severe ones can physically harm you. One time in middle school I had a nightmare of a demon wanting to attack me in my sleep and I woke up with scratches on my back that were bright red. Nobody else was there in my room that night to have left scratches on me like that. Anyone of any age can deal with creepers but it is most common for children to come across them.

Hitmen:

A hitman is usually a demon that was sent by someone who has given you the evil eye or decided to hex you or wish malicious things onto you. This is scary for most people to experience because you can't tell if you're going crazy or genuinely feel an attack on your peace of mind. A sign of a spiritual attack is when you are around someone and suddenly that person gives you a bad vibe, you start to feel physically ill or energetically drained. Intuitively, you should know when you feel unsettled by a negative entity.

Inner demons:

You guessed it. Demons that come from you. We all have our own inner demons that manifest from a place of pain, envy, anger, bitterness, or hatred. They are the ones who stick with us through our darkest times. Inner demons have a codependent relationship with us. It's almost as if being with a narcissist. Instead of helping you, they enjoy that you are helpless so they can stay with you longer. They conveniently appear or come around during severe periods of depression. Since it is a inner demon and not a hitman demon, you have to learn to forgive yourself for the manifestation of this entity, since it has come from you. Instead of fighting them or being angry with them, allow them to be set free. Wish healing for them as well, since it was not their fault they were born out of agony. They may come and go, but they should know their place from now on. For witches, these demons could be at your service for more baneful magick if anyone decides to fuck with you 🤫

How to deal with negative entities and banish them from your sacred space:

Ultimately, it comes down to being brave and asserting your dominace. Let these entities know that they cannot and will not fuck with you from this day on. When they know you are a pushover, they will just keep messing with you. Scare them like how they scare you. Here are some different methods you could use to banish these entities from your home.

Clean up your act 🧹:

Have you ever felt the strong urge to clean your house after being in a funk? That's right! Cleaning is one of the most popular ways of getting rid of low vibrational energy and to invite new energy into your home. I mean what's a witch without her broom right?

Mainly dusting, sweeping, mopping, wiping windows/mirrors, and vacuuming could be done for banishing negative energy/entities

You can chant while sweeping away from yourself, you can make this up on your own so it can be more fitting for you and you can memorize it more easily

Florida Water is considered one of the holy grails and can be bought at any local botanica or even online. It is a cologne that is famous for its magical properties and multi-purposes. You can pour Florida Water into the bucket of water that you use for mopping 🪣

Cleaning products that have magical ingredients (I.E: Lemon / lemon scent is a popular tool for spiritual cleansing)

Pillow sprays, febreeze, essential oils, or room deodorizers are a cheap and easy way to cleanse your home (Lavender pillow spray can be sprayed around your house and on your bed sheets or curtains for peace and tranquility. It is also a refreshing scent and helps you sleep better 😊!)

Boiling a concoction is another method you can use (ever wondered what was in those witches' cauldrons?). Most people boil bay leaves, rosemary leaves, or cinnamon

If you are pregnant or someone sensitive to chemicals or smells, you can use crushed eggshells or pour salt in the corners of your home, window sills, and doors🚪

Plants and crystals can be used as protection wards for your home. You can put them anywhere that you prefer.

Other popular methods for protection spells are spell jars, mojo bags (hoodoo, closed practice), enchanting a necklace or piece of jewelry to wear as a tailsman/amulet, or egg cleanse (common method in Latin American culture).

Team up:

There's nobody who will be down to protect you more than yourself than your spirit guides. Simply calling upon your ancestors (who wish you good intentions ofc), guardian angels, animal guide, or deity should be enough to protect you in moments of fear and feeling unsafe. Remember to show appreciate to them and give them offerings for their assistance. They cannot consistently be there for you if their energy source is low (especially ancestors!).

Remember that you are loved 🤍:

Experiencing the evil eye or a spiritual attack can be scary for just about anybody 🥺! Just remember that the situation is temporary and there is always going to people out there who love you and wish for your happiness (including your higher self). Paranormal activity is a weird but interesting thing many people in their lifetime have come across, so you don't have to feel alone. I hope this was of help to you and that you feel better about being able to protect yourself 😇

#ask #anon #witchcraft #wicca #hoodoo #evil eye #protection spells #brujeria #closed practices #spirits #spirit guides #deity worship #deity work #spell jar #home witchcraft #witches of color #pac #pick a card #astrology #astro observations #astrology observations

[captorations]

please read a practical guide to evil

#this FUCKS #a practical guide to evil

[tisinoodle]

Kairos Theodosian, inspired by Leyendecker.

More of that PGTE art I haven’t posted here yet!

As a side note, EE did give me permission to sell my PGTE fanart as prints. Let me know in the tags if you’re interested!

#pgte #a practical guide to evil #fanart #my art #kairos theodosian #the tyrant #Tyrant of Helike

[resplendent-chungus]

My favourite Catherine Foundling Moment is when she gets bitter some guy she knew as a kid asked a different girl to the fair instead of her, and is then immediately like "Well tbf if it were up to me I'd have taken her myself so like. Yeah."

My second-favourite Catherine Foundling Moment is when she makes an offhanded remark (in her brain!) about glass houses and throwing stones in the middle of some argument and then pauses to be like. Well. Actually if someone's rich enough to have a glass house they should probably be stoned. And then she goes right to visibly suppressing the urge to have the last word. In the argument she ignored to imagine stoning the rich.

#apgte #pgte #a practical guide to evil #practical guide to evil #god i love catherine. eternal blorbo. lame bisexual asshole who has a soul-draining day job as queen and general and high priest of darknes

[fipindustries]

#terra ignota #worth the candle #the flower that bloomed nowhere #stormlight archive #practical guide to evil #the masquerade series

[manettheeternalelir]

A few months before the pandemic hit, I saw a bunch of posts from a tumblr user, who I won't name, about the web serial Worm. I was intrigued enough to commit to the monstrous undertaking of reading all million plus words, which I loved, and then when the pandemic began I gushed to my younger brother about, and got him into it.

My brother has now read all of the Wildbow works multiple times, and has been pestering me to read Pale for over a year. I have staunchly resisted, seeing as it is almost 3 times the length of Worm, and I have always told my brother that I'll read it when it's finished. Fast forward to last week, when I heard whispers that Pale is finished, all 3.5 million words of it. I knew I had to act fast or I'd get dragged into it.

Now this is where I fucked up.

The same unnamed tumblr user who originally dragged me into the depths of Worm has been, for the past year or so, very annoying about another web serial called a Practical Guide to Evil. This tumblr user, in my head referred to as Bloodsword, has claimed that the greatest redemption arc of all time, far exceeding all other claimants, is buried deep within the recesses of this text.

And so I have taken the plunge. Over the course of the past 3 days I have done nothing but read, to the irritation of my girlfriend. As of book 2 chapter 48, I am skeptical but hooked.

Unnamed tumblr user, you know who you are. You know what you've done.

#reading #A Practical Guide to Evil #bloodsword

[gay-for-ocypete]

How about that 'return to ater' arc

#practical guide to evil #guide #catherine foundling #practical guide spoilers

[adishpan]

catherine foundling remains absolutely iconic

incredible banter doesn’t make or break a story, but it really feels like the cherry on top

#pgte #a practical guide to evil #cathering foundling #the black queen #inner monologue #banter

[morally-grey-girlbosses]

Propaganda under the cut.

Paige Duplass:

Paige starts in episode 7 as a girlemployee that works for a company essentially doing divine marketing. After surviving the sacrifice of many of her coworkers due to being management material, she leaves and gets kidnapped onto a whole horrible adventure where she decides her true calling in life is to create a god that won’t exploit its worshippers. She kidnaps a cop to help her with this. As of the end of season 2 she’s become the grieving prophet of a wildly unstable god of the unwillingly sacrificed. She’s a cult leader. She has daddy issues. Her last words were “isn’t my daughter clever?” Her best friends are all either people that kidnapped her or people she kidnapped. She’s anti-war. She’s even trans

Akua Sahelian:

I love her so much. Introduced as the over-the-top evil antagonist, spends three books doing as much evil as possible, then gets defeated. Instantly pivots to being the main character's homoerotic morally ambiguous shadow adviser, then gets hit with actual feelings and spends three books going through an agonizingly beautiful redemption arc

#poll #tournament poll #round 1 #paige duplass #the silt verses #tsv #akua sahelian #a practical guide to evil

[kvothbloodless]

Huh, realized I wasnt actually sure of this myself. For those of you who have read both Worm and Guide

#worm #parahumans #wildbow #practical guide to evil #pgte

[quotes-from-the-bookery]

"There’s nothing righteous about martyrdom,” Black spoke, tone thick with distaste. “How gloriously they die on their pyres, those blessed few who think themselves above all of… this. And yet what do they really accomplish? Refusing to accept reality for what it is instead of what you think it should be is not being high-minded, it is cowardice. I take no guidance from someone whose crowning achievement is their own death. Sacrifice solves nothing on its own. It is no substitute for the labour needed to change things, just an easy way out.”

#practical guide to evil #pgte #erraticerrata #quotes