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something new.

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Found these old pixel sprites I made of Pasta-Al-Forno (my sibling's LDB), Varimar, Miraak and Aicantar. Aka our main Skyrim party (which is called "I quattro formaggi" btw. Four cheese. Yes, like the four cheese pizza. No, don't ask us why, we don't know either.)

#skyrim #last dragonborn #dovahkiin #oc: pasta-al-forno #oc: varimar #miraak #aicantar #dovahkiin oc #dragonborn oc #first dragonborn #argonian #breton #high elf #altmer #atmorian #skyrim art #tes #the elder scrolls #tes art #digital art

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i love the way trains look without any people on them… so smooth

#idk how to explain it #but this is like asmr for the eyes

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I made something

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So I'm sure Varri has a lot going on rn and romance is the least thing on her mind. BUT, what does Aincantar like so much about her? Other than her being adorable of course -p-

Romance is definitely something that gets more attention later in the story, after all the main threats such as Alduin, Miraak & Harkon are already dealt with.

But let's start from the start. Under the cut of course cause this is gonna be longer than expected 😭

So. What is it about Varimar that picks up Aicantar's interest? Good question. I'd love to ask him the same thing cause man.what kind of qualities did he see in that little loser sgjfdhkhfh

All jokes aside, I guess after an initial period of annoyance he finds out how similar they are in a few aspects (for example they're both conjurers, they're interested in dwemer-related stuff etc.) but I think what actually strengthens their relationship is their differences. Their personalities influence and balance each other out, Aicantar's usually the quiet and calm type so Vari brings out his bolder side and helps him come out of his shell. She on the other side is much more daring and adventurous, but when things get too overwhelming he's always there to reassure her and kinda be her safe place :3 Aicantar admires her powers, appreciates her (often questionable😬) sense of morality and humour, he's impressed by the way she often puts herself in danger to protect other people, but at the same time, ya know, he wishes Vari didn't have to risk her life everytime :(

The two of them feel so comfortable in each other's company that they start revealing their own insecurities and secrets to each other without fear of being judged. For example, Aicantar's one of the very few people who knows about Vari's troubled past with the caregiver or about her true origins as a native to the Reach, as well as her fear of failing to defeat Alduin. Just like Varimar's one of the few people who knows how held back and underappreciated he feels in Markarth, stuck in his position as Calcelmo's assistant when all he'd like to do is see more of Skyrim and travel around just like she does.

This shared vulnerability is what causes them to acknowledge their feelings for each other, cause at the end of the day it's all about how they can express their true selves in each other's presence, including all their little imperfections. :D And once Aicantar becomes a regular member of the squad later in the story, going on their little adventures together and becoming part of each other's daily routine brings them closer than ever :D

#ask box #oc: varimar #aicantar #skyrim #tes

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Some info on my LDB! >W<

Snow White is what's known as a 'perfect hagraven' born and bred after generations of trial and error in order to create a hagraven that looks like a normal person in order to blend into society. Despite her background though, she's very ditzy, naive, has a very little handle on her emotions and what she feels, and easily stumbles into quests helping random people.

Because everyone thinks she's an idiot, she gets taken advantage of a LOT in her early story. Which will all be for character development later. -w-

Fic on AO3 in progress ;p

Omg I love Snow White already, she seems so cool and her backstory is such a creative take on a dragonborn!! Who's taking advantage of her I WANT THE NAMES THEY WON'T BE ALIVE FOR MUCH LONGER!! I hope you don't mind but I'll definitely be checking out your fic to know more about her 🥰🥰

#ask box #other people's cool ocs

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What got you into Skyrim? Was it your first introduction to the series or were you an Oblivion or Morrowind kid??

Unlike those people who see Skyrim as this holy game of their childhood I have to admit I got into it pretty late in comparison 😭 iirc I started playing it during the first COVID lockdown, when I had nothing to do to distract myself from my uni exams and I was looking for some fantasy rpgs to pirate uhm buy. I've wanted to play it for a long time but my previous laptop could barely handle something like Solitaire (not that my current one is any better, sometimes when I run Skyrim it lags so much it looks like a powerpoint presentation svdhdjdhdhdh)

Unfortunately it's the only TES game I've ever fully played. I have a few hours on ESO too, but same issue, the constant lag was so frustrating I had to stop playing. I'd really like to download Oblivion and Morrowind as well as pick up ESO again, but I'm too scared that my laptop is going to explode so they'll have to wait until I get a new one :(

#ask box #skyrim #tes

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Sooooo Varri's Dwemer spider? 0w0

If you're talking about this little superstar, it doesn't actually belong to Varimar. It's Aicantar's dwemer spider, the one you can meet and control in Calcelmo's laboratory during the Thieves Guild questline. Vari finds the spider while looking for something to translate Gallus' Journal with, and she accidentally causes some havoc with it, alerting Aicantar and the guards in the lab. Things happen and long story short, after finding out that the alleged thief who's sneaking in is actually just Vari, Aicantar decides to helps her with the mission. :3

All goes well and she visits him some time later to thank him properly and explain why she had to break in. Aicantar notices that Vari's very nervous and stressed, so he reassures and tries to cheer her up by basically going "Hey it's no big deal all that matters is that now you're fine, your friends in Riften are fine etc. etc. By the way do you want to say hello to your little partner in crime?" He leads Vari back to the lab where the dwarven spider is excited to see her again, and the two of them play together for a bit before she has to leave :'>

The spidey seems to like her a lot, always trying to get her attention, cuddle or jump on her like a heavy, metallic dog who just doesn't realise it could crush her bones in a second HAHAHAHAHA

The funny thing is, the way the spider behaves depends on the person who's controlling it with the rod, and whenever said rod is in Aicantar's hands the little guy becomes super affectionate with Vari, but I'm sure it's just a coincidence,,,,hehe

#ask box #oc: varimar #skyrim #tes

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king under the mountain 🗻

so many of you liked the wip sketch of this i posted a while back so i am finally here with the full piece!! i will be posting two more different color schemes versions in another post so be sure to check them out too!

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Here they are all together! 💍✨ I have also officialy decided to make an artbook (or two) with all the characters! Hopefully it'll be printed and ready in summer!

Big thank you to all of you who reserved some of the originals. I'll send you the info and ship the drawings during next two weeks 💖

If there is someone still interested in getting some of the original drawings please let me know. These characters are left - Bard, Thorin, Ghan-burin-Ghan, Beorn, Roäc, Wormtongue.

The prices are from 50 to 80USD (shipping included). All the earnings will be sent to charities.

Thank you! 🌿

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No but it's...

the way they naturally fall into eachother's roles when the other isn't there.

the instinctual head-tilt when Crosshair stabilized his rifle on Tech's shoulder, as if they'd done it a thousand times before.

It's the fact that Tech clearly told Phee all about his brother.

It's the sad, fond smile on Crosshair's face when Omega said Tech made her memorize all the plans ("of course he did").

It's the way Tech knew exactly where to look for that mirror.

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Watcher, once they read all the comments to their announcement:

#they're getting destroyed as they should

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star wars week 2023: underrated characters & details

[Blackmail!] No. Business.

layout 1 + layout 2

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two episodes left. echo finally back. no sign of tech. omega has an escape plan. the bad batch heading to tantiss. no answers to any of my questions. this is great.

#the bad batch spoilers #tbb spoilers

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body horror meets fashion (dresses made by me)

#if my future wife and i don't show up in these at our own wedding then i don't wanna get married at all #gore

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Echo putting the bad in Bad Bitch with this move

#the bad batch spoilers #tbb spoilers