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virginiaoflykos · 10 months

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I’m not sure if you like asks or not but!! I saw your post about how Darrow and the reaper are different people and tbh I love that idea, physically they ARNT, but to me it feels like there’s a switch in darrows head that switches him to the reaper..it’s almost like a trauma response for him?

Which is an extremely intriguing and fascinating idea!

SPOILERS FOR MORNING STAR

I feel like after Darrow was saved out of the jackals prison at the start of morning star he switched pretty much fully to his reaper persona, conscious or not! It feels like, up until then he had been fighting for his family and for his people, but then when he was stuck in that small room it traumatised him so much he had no other mental option than to become the reaper permanently, which lends to him ‘abandoning’ mustang and pax, I KNOW it was the right thing to do, but it goes against darrows pats want to be a farther and a husband, that is my long special interest rant over :)

Enjoy your morning/afternoon/evening

Darrow and Reaper are not two different people, because the Reaper isn’t a person. The Reaper is only a symbol, and a mask Darrow dons to fight his enemies. And he embraced the idea of the Reaper way before the table.

Let’s start from the beginning. In Red Rising, “The Reaper” was only a nickname given to Darrow by Virginia; a silly, mocking nickname bestowed on him only because - and Pierce said it himself - he liked the idea of a character being known as “The Reaper”. At that point, Reaper was only a name: it meant nothing to Darrow, and it meant nothing to us readers or the members of his House. Darrow is a person: he is compassionate, angry, determined, he has his highs and lows, he suffers and laughs and cries, he is full of rage. Reaper is just a cool title he got because of the circumstances.

And then, Darrow starts to like the idea. We can first see this with his famous (and one of my favorite) quote: “I am the Reaper and death is my shadow”. Here is when the myth of Reaper begins: not when Virginia calls him that mockingly, but when he embraces this idea of himself, that he can be lethal and chose whom deserves to die. This is a topic for another post, but Darrow choosing to be the Reaper is another beautiful anti-parallelism with Adrius. Adrius becomes the Jackal because Lilath likes the name, and it eventually stuck; he however loathed the title, a title that only his boneriders (which he hated as well!) adored and cherished.

With the Institute being broadcasted to all of the Peerless, the myth of the Reaper spread. The Reaper became Darrow’s face to the public, a scheming commander with a penchant for chaos. When he became a member of house Augustus, the media started to spin his myth. It is at this point that we see truly a divide between man and symbol. Darrow is loving, compassionate, gentle and loyal; the Reaper is fucking war machine, full of rage and determined only to destroy. It’s not a coincidence that the Holo spits bullshit like the fact that Darrow eats glass: to them, the Reaper is way more appealing than the reality of Darrow, and so they constantly double down to make him look like a monster. I think it was at this point that Darrow started to use the Reaper as a mask: he could be Darrow in private and don the Reaper as a cloak, a shield, when confronting his enemies. When Darrow challenges Cassius at the Gala, Mustang asks him straight up if he was insane. Because that wasn’t truly Darrow, he was wearing the his bloody mask of rage, he had gone full Reaper. When Darrow cut Cassius’s arm, he was on the verge of decapitating him, but Mustang stopped him on his tracks. And what did she say when he halted? “Here is the real you”. Because the bloodthirsty monster, the Reaper, was only a mask.

As you can see, The Reaper was an part of Darrow way before Morning Star. On the contrary, I think Morning Star is the time when Darrow fully understood the ravine between himself and his Reaper persona. In MS, the Reaper of Mars is a literal god: the red who defied gold, the red who bested gold and died for his cause. The Reaper was a myth had inspired millions to join the Sons, to the point even Sevro was pissed when Darrow came back as only Darrow, not the Reaper. There is a direct quote from the book I posted a while ago about this moment. Darrow had abandoned the Reaper in the table, and only used it again when needed. The capture of the Colussus is truly the moment when Darrow became the Reaper again. On Phobos, he used his eloquence to inspire millions. On the Colossus, he used his rage and cruel ingenuity to destroy on of the brightest strategists alive. It is only on the Colossus that Darrow asks Eo to avert her eyes, because the Reaper is coming. And he would not spare anyone.

Ten years of war undoubtedly required him to be the Reaper more than Darrow, and slowly he started to lose himself. In IG, Darrow goes full Reaper, or as Sevro said, full Iron Gold to ensure a future for his family and Republic. However, even if Darrow wants desperately to live with his family, it was not his rage that lead him to Mercury, it was his duty.

I hope more answer was pertinent to the question. I really liked responding but I fear I might have gone off on a tangent!

#red rising #golden son #morning star #pierce brown #dark age #iron gold #light bringer #darrow of lykos #the reaper of mars #ask response #ask

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reapandhorsey · 4 months

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*Lyria and Volga on Darrow*

Volga: “This is insane, He hid in a LEVIATHAN! Darrow-“

Lyria: “Is apparently a werewolf who eats warlords and shits nightmares..

But he likes me.”

This is the most on brand shit

#red rising saga #red rising series #pierce brown #light bringer #darrow of lykos #the reaper of mars #lyria of lagalos #Volga volarus #pg 566 #spoilers

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janesmitish · 9 months

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"You're going to have to move, Wulfgar." "I will not." "You don't want me to move you." I take a step forward. The Knights ripple back. - fucking, some of the most highly trained fighters in the system, armed in the best equipment with the most advanced weapons and armor of the time, facing down a man with a single blade, covered in nothing but a leather jacket for protection and THEY step back in fear the goddamn Reaper, man

#red rising #darrow of lykos #iron gold #the reaper of mars

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stormblessed95 · 9 months

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Hi Storm. I wonder if you have read Red rising? I ask because you are one of the few book loving armys I know and Tae in Love me again MV totally reminds me of Darrow with his red and gold outfit and blond hair. It is not my favorite book but so so entertaining, stay at edge of your seat nail biter. I just had to say this somewhere. Also, in one of his W magazine covers he totally looks like an anti hero leader kind of character.

I'm obsessed with that book!! Lmao this is from my other more book focused account just yesterday talking about Darrow:

You are free to follow me there if you want more of my bookish rambling posts 🤣

Idk if Tae is giving me Darrow vibes outside the shining like the sun in head to toe gold and being stunningly gorgeous. Lol but while Darrow loves SO HARD, I mean... the way he talks about the women he loves??

"Without me, she would not eat. Without her, I would not live."

"We grew together, and now are grown. In her eyes, I see my heart. In her breath, I hear my soul. She is my land. She is my kin. My love."

"My wife is not as fickle as a flame. She is an ocean. I knew from the first that I cannot own her, cannot tame her, but I am the only storm that moves her depths and stirs her tides. And that is more than enough"

But like other than that, I cannot get Darrow vibes because this man is INSANE. AND I LOVE IT but Tae is not nearly as brutally awful and calculated as he is in that MV and outfits maybe fit color scheme wise, they don't fit style wise.... even Darrows relaxing clothes feel more military (or threadbare if we go by when he was a slave). Tae is just incomparable! But his beauty for sure probably equals that of a Gold!!

Art credit: CJ Merwild

Also, I highly recommend these books, but don't let the quotes above trick you, there is very little romance within these books and a whole lotta trigger warnings!

#red rising #darrow of lykos #darrow au andromedus #the reaper of mars #red rising quotes

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yeines · 2 years

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Darrow, Red Rising

#red rising #darrow of lykos #the bloodydamn reaper of mars #the reaper of mars #golden son #iron gold #booklr #book quotes #dark age #pierce brown #aesthetic #i love him….#he’s def a gary stue….one i love reading about #sorry not sorry

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thereaperwatchesme · 1 year

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You were sent a protector to guide you through a foretold disaster when you were young. Now, you’re an adult, no disaster has appeared and you’re ready to live your life without the careful eyes of your “shadow”. However, his presence is most welcome as you need him more than ever.

The disaster has come your way.

Getting ready to hide away from the catastrophe, you’re suddenly found by a ragtag group of Onlookers, who attempt to protect others from your…protector. You’ve come to find out that you’re meant to be sacrificed to save the world from the tragedy yet to come.

Faced with this truth, you join forces with the formidable team and learn more about your role on Earth and the role of your protector. But you can’t help but wonder if you were able to save the world in another way that doesn’t involve your demise. Maybe with the help of your protector…

The Grim Reaper.

| Customize your own character: choose your gender, pronouns, sexuality, and appearance.

| Meet and possibly romance five RO’s, two of which are gender-selectable.

| Discover who you are, or what you were meant to be.

| Shake things up and drive the story. Be determined and a leader, or go with the flow and stay passive.

| Would you sacrifice yourself like the Prophecy foretold, or be in charge of your new destiny and do things your way?

MARSHALL TAYLOR (AKA MARS)

male; he/him

Mars is the leader of a group of friends named the “Onlookers.” He’s able to see the Grim Reaper and tries to prevent any deaths occurring by the Reaper’s hand. Impassive and harsh, he tries to keep you safe by protecting you at all times. Who knew that his body-guarding skills would blossom into a new love?

(Mars has tan skin, dark brown hair that's faded at the sides, gray eyes, and slight stubble on his face)

SABLE CLARK

male; he/him

Sable is the brains of the Onlookers; he designs the tech and gear for the group when it’s time to help people and capture lost souls taken by the Reaper. Usually shy and reserved, he opens up to you more than his friends. Will you two stick together?

(Sable has bright, red hair, green eyes, and wears thick-rimmed glasses. He’s lanky and pale with a small amount of freckles)

MARIANA TAYLOR

female; she/her

Mariana is the twin sister of Mars, but they have two different attitudes. She’s more friendly, but she continues to hold you at arm's length. The mastermind of the group, she cleverly creates the methods to achieve their goals. But what will she plan if her goal is now you?

(Mariana has dark brown, curly hair and tan skin. She has gray eyes and a bright smile)

PARKER CHO

gender-selectable (male, female, non-binary)

Parker is the jokester of the group, but mostly a gifted fighter. They are a warrior of sorts; fighting monsters or souls that they come across just to protect you all. They flirt with you constantly, but they have no means to start a relationship. But will they feel obligated when you’re in danger and it’s their last chance?

(Parker is of Korean descent, and they have pale skin and dark brown eyes. They’re very well muscled, and has black hair that’s curled on top of their head)

J (Justine, Justin, Justice)

gender-selectable (female, male, nonbinary)

J was your childhood friend until you moved across the country. But now you’re back, and you two are catching up. But you didn’t know that you would be pulling them into the craziness that’s happening in your life. But you mean everything to them, so they’ll do whatever to help.

(J has blonde hair and a average build with glistening, blue eyes)

DEMO

Asks are always welcome, and if you want to check out my main IF, the @ is below:

@everythingisblue-if

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#interactive fiction #if #blog #the reaper watches me #mars #sable #Parker #mariana #j #supernatural #modern #reaper #grim reaper

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kaidanalenkosprmanager · 13 days

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THE BEST OF PRIORITY: SUR'KESH

Featuring: Cmdr. Sophie Shepard, Lt. James Vega, EDI, and Urdnot Wrex With: Lt. Steve Cortez, Dr. Mordin Solus, Major Kirrahe, and Urdnot Bakara And a Special Guest Appearance by: Adm. Steven Hackett Alliance R&D has officially begun construction on the Prothean device. The team has dubbed it: "Project Crucible". We're throwing everybody who knows how to throw a hammer at it. This is gonna be the most ambitious undertaking in human history. I'm not saying it won't be a challenge- but we can do this, Shepard. You can do this. Never doubt that. Mass Effect 3: Legendary Edition (2021)

+BONUS (the smirk™️)

#mira makes gifs ✨#sophie shepard #james vega #EDI #urdnot wrex #steve cortez #mordin solus #mass effect #mass effect 3 #me3 #mass effect legendary edition #dailygaming #i feel like i probably should have split the actually sur'kesh set in half like i did with mars #but i got lazy after i split out the normandy summit gifs and i wanted to keep the rest of the mission together lol #wrex having small conversation moments with james and EDI was everything to me #bc with both of them it felt like wrex passing on some of his old kid on the block knowledge to the new kids on the block and i just 🥺#like i didn't get it in the gif but the second part of that convo with james he says something like #'you're one of shep's new recruits? hang on kid- it's a hell of a ride!' and when i tell you i SOBBED #like the entire first half of this playthrough is soph taking her newer squadmates out to help her build the army for the reaper war #so running into all these old friends/teammates and hearing them share their wisdom with james and EDI as new recruits is everything to me!#also EDI and james look very cute in their armor (ESPECIALLY EDI IN HER HUNTER HOOD I LOVE HER YOUR HONOR)#i'm just gonna say wrex's little tongue out at the salarians in the background of padok's gif sent me so hard i had to include it LMAO #and i'd write something about the mordin cameo but the mordin cameo on tuchanka is better so i'll save my thoughts for that one #ig thanks for being wrex's inside man mordin you were real for that one #the real salarian homie of this mission was kirrahe and i love him (he's my favorite and i adore him thank you for coming to my TEDtalk) :)#and i will also say that i adore bakara and she's the highlight of this mission for me bc of the lines but also like???#her grabbing the shotgun from wrex to take out the cerberus troops is everything and his expression afterwards is *chef's kiss*#and SOPH'S LITTLE SMIRK LMAOOOOOOO i had to include it bc i saw it in the back and it sent me to the next dimension lol #and since i just use the tags to share all my annoying little thoughts on a final note:#i included the elevator bomb scene bc in soph's canon she gets injured during it for the shenko angst pre-coup bc i'm an angsty bitch :)

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cassius-erosennin · 3 months

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oh the man who narrates darrow in the graphic book understood the assignment because he is absolutely terrifying when he talks to other people and a small puppy when he’s talking to himself in his head.

#having only his pov during the first 3 books always made me feel like we were lacking something #because people would be like OH ITS THE REAPER I AM SO SCARED OF HIM!!!!#and id be like you are scared of a lover boy???#a little dancing red who wanted to be a dad??!!!#but then i heard him tell virginia that there are no rules in the institute #and jesus it sent SHIVERS down my spine #i was like yeah thats the reaper alright #red rising saga #red rising #darrow #darrow of mars #the reaper #light bringer

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awrestlinggirlwholoves80sbands · 2 years

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Motley Crue Halloween 2022 ( happy starting of spooky month)

Mick Mars as vampire

Vince Neil as creepy doll

Tommy Lee as a skeleton

Nikki Sixx as the Grim Reaper ( aka Death)

#Motley Crue #Mick Mars #Vince Neil #Tommy Lee #nikki sixx #80s rock band #80srock #moodboard #Halloween #vampire #tw creepy doll #skeleton #grim reaper #halloween aesthetic

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yume-fanfare · 6 months

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its so heartbreaking that i didn't have time to draw any halloween art

#I HAVEN'T DRAWN ANY CATGIRLS!!! HOW SAD IS THAT!!!#or trks angel and reaper................#but do you know what early november means ?#that's right! pocky day gotta start planning already #i want to draw tthn theyre the kind of idiots who would get silly with it #mar's midnight rambles #also bcs i wanted to draw catgirl hina but didnt get to 😔#ill do it some other time of the year it's always s good moment for cat ears

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everythingisblue-if · 2 years

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were there any planned ROs in the reaper watches me?

Yes, there were a few and I’ll list them here:

“The Reaper Watches Me”

ROs :

Marshall (Mars) -

Mars is the leader of a group of friends named the “Onlookers.” He’s able to see the Grim Reaper and tries to prevent any deaths occurring by the Reaper’s hand. Impassive and harsh, he tries to keep you safe by protecting you at all times. Who knew that his body-guarding skills would blossom into a new love?

(Mars has tan skin, dark brown hair that's faded at the sides, gray eyes, and slight stubble on his face)

Sable

Sable is the brains of the Onlookers; he designs the tech and gear for the group when it’s time to help people and capture lost souls taken by the Reaper. Usually shy and reserved, he opens up to you more than his friends. Will you two stick together?

(Sable has bright, red hair, green eyes, and wears thick-rimmed glasses. He’s lanky and pale with a small amount of freckles)

Mariana

Mariana is the twin sister of Mars, but they have two different attitudes. She’s more friendly, but she continues to hold you at arm's length. The mastermind of the group, she cleverly creates methods to achieve their goal. But what will she plan if her goal is now you?

(Mariana has dark brown, curly hair and tan skin. She has gray eyes and a bright smile)

Parker (gender selectable)

Parker is the clown of the group, but mostly a gifted fighter. They are a warrior of sorts; fighting monsters or souls that they come across just to protect you all. They flirt with you constantly, but they have no means to start a relationship. But will they feel obligated when you’re in danger and it’s their last chance?

(Parker is of Korean descent, and he has pale skin and dark brown eyes. He’s very well muscled, and has black hair that’s curled on top of his head)

Justine/Justin/Justice (gender selectable)

J was your childhood friend until you moved across the country due to your mother’s career. But now you’re back, and you two are catching up. But you didn’t know that you would be pulling them into the craziness that’s happening in your life. But you mean everything to them, so they’ll do whatever to help.

(J has blonde hair and a average build with glistening, blue eyes)

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I was contemplating on writing a description, features, and ROs description on tumblr, but idk, I didn’t lol

But now you know about the ROs, so that’s one thing I can tick off the box 😂

#thereaperwatchesme #the reaper #ro asks #ask #if #interactive fiction #sable #mars #mariana #j #parker #I hope you guys enjoyed this very much so #💋💋💋

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virginiaoflykos · 10 months

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The dread monster rises in the belly of me. Laughter spews from between my teeth. I would die for the truth that all men are created equal. But in the kingdom of death, amidst ramparts of bodies and wind all of screams, there is a king, and his name is not Lune. It is Reaper.

#and then he killed them all #the bloodydamn reaper of mars #red rising #golden son #morning star #pierce brown #dark age #iron gold #book quotes #light bringer

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reapandhorsey · 7 months

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I think my favorite obscure aspect of Morning Star is the fact the Sevro calls Mustang “Horsey”

I love this bloodydamn series.

#red rising #red rising series #pierce brown #morning star #red rising saga #sevro au barca #darrow au andromedus #darrow of lykos #reaper of mars #virginia au augustus #mustang

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hueningkoi · 2 years

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It's my first day drawing after a 9 day art break so.. eep! I wanted to design a grim reaper character for spooky season so here she is and I freakin love herrrr 🖤 I've just been calling her "X" lol maybe I'll come up with an actual name later 😅😅

#halloween #halloween art #spooky season #grim reaper #grim reaper girl #art #digital art #original character #my oc #my art #mars art

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cwseriesshowdown · 7 months

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One more day to vote in the qualifying round!

Stargirl vs Gossip Girl

All American: Homecoming vs Reaper

Veronica Mars vs The Game

Ringer vs Superman and Lois

Tom Swift vs Nikita

The Originals vs Melrose Place

Dynasty vs Hellcats