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pink-pages · 10 days

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Iron Widow

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I picked up this book praying to god that it would be good because I spend half my life lurking around Xiran Jay Zhao’s TikTok and I didn’t want to let her down by leaving a bad review. I didn’t have to worry. Iron Widow was fucking fantabulous. It was so angry and rightfully so because that world is horrible. The most horrible thing about Huaxia is that different aspects of it are a reality for different women all over the globe. Women and even young girls are still being essentially sold as brides in some parts of the world. In other parts of the world girls are being denied an education. Even in the USA, where I live, which is supposed to be more progressive about women’s rights, women have lost the right to decide what to do with their own bodies in some states and there’s even a movement to take away women’s rights to vote. I still think that, at least from my (admittedly privileged) perspective things can still be solved nonviolently and we’re not quite at the “brutally taking over the country” level yet.

I think the most striking bit of Iron Widow for me was when Zetian realized that the folks from central command and all the soldiers were more scared of her, a woman who had only done what men had been doing for years, than a literal family annihilator. In the USA, all this push back against women’s rights to abortion and rights to vote came after a big feminist movement (#Metoo). All the men in power try to keep women downtrodden because they’re scared of women with power. Just something to think about.

Aside from the obvious feminist aspect of the book, one of the first things that I noticed about Iron Widow was the disability representation. The main character, Wu Zetian, has to use a cane to walk. I feel like physical disability representation, particularly ones that get in the way of every day mobility, are not present in YA literature much unless the book is specifically about the main character overcoming their disability. I was really happy for this type of representation. Finally a disabled character that wasn’t defined by their disability.

Another aspect of Iron Widow that I loved was the historical aspect. For one, all the place names mentioned (Sui-Tang border, Zhou province, and Ming province) were named after historical dynasties of China. I should know, my AP World History teacher made my whole class memorize the dynasties song. It’s been 5 years and it still haunts me in my sleep. Also, Wu Zetian was very clearly based off of the Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang dynasty. The Qin Zheng emperor dude was clearly based off of Shi Huangdi, China’s “first emperor.” Even his tomb in the volcano was like Shi Huangi’s tomb with the terracotta warriors. Rongdi was a word used to refer to certain tribes of people not of Han Chinese descent and the Xianbei tribe was a very important one. I’m sure there are more historical Easter eggs, I just didn’t notice them.

Iron Widow is the first YA book I’ve read that features a polyamorous relationship and I personally love it. I think the dynamics between Yizhi, Shimin, and Zetian are perfect. An added bonus is that I didn’t have to read about some dumb fighting over the girl part or “oh no, who should I choose?” That gets boring fast. Part of me kind of wished that Zetian would have a female love interest so we could read about a lesbian couple overthrowing the patriarchy but alas, we can’t get everything.

I do think that the ending was a bit too easy, though. It feels like it should be harder to take over the country than flying in on a robo-dragon thing, destroying some stuff, and declaring yourself the Iron Empress. I don’t know how I would have written it, though, cause I guess it might be pretty jarring to see this super powerful robo-dragon with super powerful pilots, one of whom hasn’t been seen in over two centuries. It probably would have been pretty hard (and stupid) to try and fight back, still, I’d like to have seen someone try (and more than just by holding hostages).

Characters

Wu Zetian: Zetian did things that I’ve been waiting for YA book characters to do for ages. Her just daring the soldiers to shoot her when they were trying to figure out what to do with her after surviving Li Shimin. Taking advantage of her untouchable position in different situations. That was some bad bitch behavior. I approve. I also like how you can see her character evolving as she realizes the complexities of her world. Like, somehow she becomes more empathetic and more ruthless at the same time. I think it’s because the more she learns about her world and the people around her, the more attachment she develops for some characters (like Shimin) and the more hate she develops for other characters (An Lushan). You also see her will to live increase as she goes from thinking of herself as just another cog in the machine to realizing that she can make a big change.

Li Shimin: I’m probably going to have hordes of angry fans coming at me for this comment, but Shimin was kind of disappointing to me. I think it’s because I was expecting dark humor and wry comments but instead I just got dark and serious. I mean, it makes sense when you consider his backstory, but still I wish we could’ve gotten some humor out of him. Some indication that he feels things other than anger, guilt, or sadness. Of course, that doesn’t mean I didn’t get invested in his fate. No, I’m still desperate to find out if Zetian manages to get him back. I’ll have to wait until December to find out though.

Gao Yizhi: It should come as no surprise to anyone who’s read my past book reviews that Yizhi is my favorite character. I mean, he basically reads as a blueprint for “Pink’s Fictional Crushes,” the rich pretty boy sweetheart with a hidden ruthless side and most importantly that long k-drama/c-drama hair. I’ve gotta say, I was not expecting him to be the comic relief, but he kind of was. I mean, some of his lines were just golden “you can’t shoot me; I’m rich!!” The only thing that kind of disappoints me about Yizhi is that he doesn’t seem like a strong character. I mean, he clearly is because it definitely takes a strong character to pew pew laser beam their dad, but for most of the story, he was kind of just Zetian’s fanboy. I’m really hoping in the next book we see more of his personality separate from Zetian.

#xiran jay zhao #book review #bookworm #iron widow #historical #scifi #fiction

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wolfhann · 4 years

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Fight and Love with a Terracotta Warrior (1989) Dir. Ching Siu-tung

#zhang yimou #gong li #ching siu-tung #fight and love with a terracotta warrior #秦俑 #movies

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sunnie-scribbles · 3 years

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morning always comes

In sum: Since she was a child, Annie has always felt like she’s been trapped in one long nightmare. But now, with Armin, it feels like the night has passed, and morning has finally come.

Alternatively: The domestic! Armin x Annie narrative we all deserved jk

Warnings: light spoilers? i guess? no manga spoilers tho hehe

Word count: 950

It’s always the same dream.

Burnt, yellow skies. Smoke filling the air. The sound of footsteps on roof tops, and the squad leaders barking their orders. Bones crunching. Skulls cracking. And, rising above all that, the screaming. So much screaming.

This is the sound of humanity fighting. This is the sound of humanity losing.

But this isn’t her battle.

“Annie, now!” That’s Reiner’s voice. He’s yelling at her to take Marco’s gear off of him. She knows he’s standing next to her, but he sounds so far away. Annie’s throat constricts as she reaches forward towards Marco.

“Annie, please stop!” He sounds far away, too. She can’t bring herself to look at him as she unbuckles the straps of his ODM gear. “Why? Why?” She’s never heard him sound this frantic before. “Why, Annie, why?”

Why? She didn’t know, either. This isn’t her battle.

An apology is lodged in her throat, and it makes her want to gag. He needs to know. He needs to know.

“I’m sorry, Marco,” she forces it out, but no sound passes from her lips.

“Can’t we talk about this?” The buckle comes undone, and she yanks his gear away. “Guys, please!” He’s still yelling. Why won’t he stop yelling?

Bertholdt tugs at her arm, indicating that they needed to go. Annie steps back, and makes the mistake of looking at Marco just before she turns to leave. Her throat constricts and she finds herself fighting back tears. Her hands are trembling and she can barely hold onto her gear. She’s never seen Marco afraid before. In the past, his eyes had always been filled with determination, with kindness, with awe. But never fear. And yet it was the last thing that filled his eyes, right before a mindless titan picked him up.

Annie’s knees make contact with the terracotta beneath her feet. She clutches her throat, screaming apologies until her breath can no longer support it. But all she hears is Marco’s voice. Her apologies aren’t enough to drown him out. Annie closes her eyes.

It’s always the same dream. It’s always the same screams.

When she opens her eyes, Annie finds herself staring at a blank ceiling. Tears are running down her cheeks, yet she makes no effort to wipe them away. The first thing she notices is the quiet. Nobody is screaming. Everything is calm.

Except for her.

Annie forces herself up, trying to ignore the thumping of her heart. The next thing she notices is that there are birds chirping right outside her window. It is strange and familiar all at the same time. This feels more like a dream than that nightmare did. Annie sighs and pushes the covers away. Her feet touch the ground with a little thud. She slides into the slippers at the base of her bed, and as she gets up to walk, that’s when she notices it.

It’s the sound of a wooden spoon, clanking against a metal surface. It’s the hiss of oil frying. It’s the sound of distant chatter, of familiar muffled laughter. And Armin’s voice, rising above it all. A surge of relief runs through her chest and down her spine. That’s right. She’s home. Tears spill from her eyes once more, and Annie finds herself having to sit back down again.

“Annie, it’s morning,” Armin’s voice cuts through the sound of her sobs. As soon as he sees her crumpled on the bed, he rushes forward to hold her. “Hey, hey…” Armin says, sitting next to her and pulling her close. “Hey, it’s morning now, love.”

Annie feels another bout of tears threatening to spill, so she buries her face into the crook of his neck. He smells like coffee and freshly-cooked eggs. “You smell like a dining hall,” she says, trying to reel in her breaths. Armin chuckles lightly. It’s the best sound Annie has ever heard. “That’s because I was down in the kitchen, making you breakfast,” he says. Armin kisses the top of her head, tightening his grip around her. All at once, Annie realizes that this must be what love and safety feel like. They sit like this for a while, holding each other in comfortable silence.

“Come on,” Annie sniffles. “I don’t want your effort to go to waste if the food gets cold.” Armin wipes her tears with the sleeve of his jacket. “Okay,” he says. He takes her hand firmly in his. “You might wanna hop into the bathroom first though. Jean, Conny, and the others have dropped by for breakfast,” he says somewhat apologetically.

Later that morning, as she listens to her husband laugh at Jean’s retelling of his and Conny’s first night at a pub, Annie notices that she can freely breathe. She’s spent so many years, holding her breath. Holding her breath in anticipation of becoming a warrior. Holding her breath in fear of being discovered. Holding her breath, trapped inside that crystalized prison cell for so long. And when she’d woken, she felt like she was holding her breath again, trying to see if anyone would make it out alive. If she would make it out alive.

But now, it’s different. Annie can fill her lungs freely with the scent of coffee, and sunshine, and the fresh seaside breeze. The past few years have felt like one long dream. No, like one continuous nightmare. She’d felt trapped in a long, dark night that never gave way to dawn. Yet now, as her eyes rest on Armin, she feels for the first time, like morning has truly come.

Clear, blue skies. Sunlight pouring in through the windows. The faint sound of a birdsong, being carried by the wind. Friendly chatter, cutlery clattering, and rising above all that, Armin’s laughter. This is the sound of home.

#attack on titan #shingeki no kyoujin #aot #armin arlert #annie leonhart #annie x armin #armin x annie #ch 139 made me do this #attack on titan headcanons #aruani #aot fluff #aot imagines

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pnfoutofcontext · 4 years

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Mechanical dragon and giant terracotta warrior fighting

Regent Monogram: Man, they would love this in Japan!

#alternate monogram #Doof Dynasty #Phineas and Ferb #cartoon #caption #season 3

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shijiegongzi · 4 years

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All the Chinese Dramas/Movies I’ve Watched or Started (85 Listed Here)

Painted Skin 1 (Hua Pi 1) (movie)

Painted Skin 2 (Hua Pi 2) (movie)

She Diao Ying Xiong Zhuan 2008 (Legend of the Condor Heroes)

Shen Diao Xia Lv 2006 (Return of the Condor Heroes)

Xiao Ao Jiang Hu 2013 (The Smiling, Proud Wanderer)

Tai Zi Fei Sheng Zhi Ji (Go Princess Go)

Huan Cheng (Ice Fantasy)

Hua Qian Gu (Journey of the Flower)

San Sheng San Shi Shi Li Tao Hua (Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms)

Chu Qiao Zhuan (Princess Agents)

Shuang Shi Chong Fei (The Eternal Love)

Legend of Fu Yao

Yan Xi Gong Lve (Yanxi Palace)

Ruyi Zhuan (Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace)

Zhen Hun (Guardian)

Zhifou Zhifou Yin Shi Lv Fei Hong Shou (Story of Minglan)

Xu Ni Fu Sheng Ruo Meng (Granting You a Dreamlike Life)

Bian Cheng Lang Zi (Border Town Prodigal)

Xia Zhi Mo Zhi (Rush to the Dead Summer)

Shuang Shi Chong Fei 2 (The Eternal Love 2)

She Diao Ying Xiong Zhuan 2017 (Legend of the Condor Heroes)

Xiang Mi Chen Chen Jin Ru Shuang (Ashes of Love)

Dong Gong (Goodbye My Princess)

Mei Zhe Wu Jiang (Bloody Romance)

Legend of Yunxi

Dugu Tianxia (Legend of Dugu)

Xiao Nv Hua Bu Qi (I Will Never Let You Go)

Qin Shi Li Ren Ming Yue Xin (King’s Woman)

Huan Le Song (Ode to Joy)

Huan Le Song 2 (Ode to Joy 2)

Qin Ai De, Re Ai De (Go Go Squid)

Ying Xiong 2002 (Hero) (movie)

Shi Mian Mai Fu (House of Flying Daggers) (movie)

Zhi Wo Men Dan Chun De Xiao Mei Hao (A Love So Beautiful)

Bai Fa (Princess Silver)

Zhen Huan Zhuan (Empresses in the Palace)

Bubu Jing Xin (Scarlet Heart, Chinese version)

Zhi Wo Men Nuan Nuan de Xiao Shi Guang (Put Your Head on my Shoulder)

Bai She: Yuan Qi (White Snake) (animated movie)

Chen Qing Ling (The Untamed, live action)

Mo Dao Zu Shi (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, donghua)

Jing Ying Lv Shi (The Best Partner)

Qing Yun Zhi (Noble Aspirations aka Legend of Chusen)

Qing Yu Nian (Joy of Life)

Meng Hui Da Qing (Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty)

Legend of Hao Lan

Jiang Ye (Ever Night)

Fa Yi Qin Ming (Medical Examiner Dr. Qin) (2016 version with Zhang Ruoyun)

Wu Xin Fa Shi (Wu Xin: The Monster Killer)

Gu Hua (Talking Bones)

Xin Ling Fa Shi (The Listener)

Jiu Zhou Tian Kong Cheng 2016 (Novoland Castle in the Sky)

Wu Dong Qian Kun (Martial Universe)

Wo Zhi Dao Ni De Mi Mi (I Know Your Secret)

Da Song Bei Dou Si (Plough Department of Song Dynasty)

Ai Qing Jin Hua Lun 2018 (Evolution of Our Love)

Da Wang Bu Rong Yi (King is Not Easy)

Qing Ping Yue/Gu Cheng Bi (Serenade of Peaceful Joy/Held in the Lonely Castle)

Lang Ya Bang (Nirvana in Fire)

Xia Tan Jian Buzhi (Ancient Detective)

Gu Jin Da Zhan Qin Yong Qing (Fight and Love with a Terracotta Warrior)(movie)

Shen Tan (Detective L)

Min Guo Qi Tan (My Roommate is a Detective)

He Shen (Tientsin Mystic)

Zui Ye Wu Jian (Evil Nights)

Jue Ji Lin Jie Tian Xia (LORD Critical World)

Xiong An Xian Cheng (The Truth)

Wei Zhuang Zhe (The Disguiser)

Chuan Shuo Zhong de Chen Qianqian (Romance of Tiger and Rose)

Ru GUo Wo Niu You Ai Qing (When a Snail Falls in Love)

Xi You Ji 2019 (Tian Zhen Pai version) (Journey to the West)

Dian Xia Gong Lue (To Get Her)

Hong Lou Meng (Xiao Xi Gu version) (Dream of the Red Chamber)

Ming Xing Da Zhen Tan (Who’s the Murderer)

Hong Lou Meng 1987 (Dream of the Red Chamber)

Xiao Huan Xi (Little Reunion)

Fei Ren Zai (Non-human) (animated series)

Da Song Shao Nian Zhi (Young Blood)

Lang Ya Bang 2 (Nirvana in Fire 2)

Hei An Zhe (Death Notify: The Darker)

Hen Ji (Trace)

Jin Yi Zhi Xia (Under the Power)

Wai Ke Feng Yun (Surgeons)

Shao Nu Da Ren (Maiden Holmes)

Ren Zha Fan Pai Zi Jiu Xi Tong (Scum Villain Self-saving System)

#shijiegongzi #recs

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teacupsandwriting · 4 years

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WIP Introduction

WORKING TITLE – The Onyx Fortress

GENRES – High Fantasy, NA Fantasy

STATUS – First Draft

THEMES – Friendship, Overcoming oppression/fear, Celestial embodiment, Breaking down class systems

WORD COUNT GOALS – July: 20k, Overall Project: 70k-90k, Considering multiple books.

POV - Third-person multiple (4 characters)

INCLUDES - LGBTQ+ romance subplot, disability representation, family healing

CONTENT WARNING - Violence, character death, torture, oppression, trauma

Photo Credit: @cocorrina.co on Instagram

SYNOPSIS

Magic is forbidden unless taught by the Magisters through the Lunara Academy of the Arcane—accessible only to members of the Paladin Order and the Priesthood. Justiciar Baeral—leader of the Paladin Order—is driven mad when he cannot contain the underground market of Magisters teaching the commoners magic. During an attack on the Haderys Kingdom, the Elder Council is disbanded, the sacred forest is defiled, and Justiciar Baeral immediately sets to work on a new arcane school in his image. Grand Elder Stravero is the only one to escape the attack on the governing council and seeks out Priestess Maevira Saphine, and her Paladin-in-training younger sister, Soluna. Together they must leave the kingdom and seek out Therris the Elemental—an exiled Paladin who formerly served alongside Justiciar Baeral.

Creivan is the Archmagistrate at the Lunara Academy and identical twins with Maevira. When he is captured and sent to the Onyx Fortress, he learns of Justiciar Baeral’s plans with the Elder Council and the breakdown of the Paladin Order. Creivan manages to send word of his capture to Maevira, who travels across the Emerald Vale to rescue her twin brother and restore the Elder Council to power. Along the way, the tense bond between Maevira and Soluna is strengthened as they face the corrupted Paladin Order and the creatures of the Emerald Vale. The fate of the realm rests in the hands of Maevira and her company as they infiltrate the Onyx Fortress and face the oppressive force of fear in the ultimate fight for the magical freedoms of the people.

CHARACTERS

Maevira Saphine

Physical description: 27, Female, Identical Twin. Vellaidin (High Elf). Lapis skin, hazel eyes, waist-length straight white hair, loosely braided. She has a golden eye tattooed slightly above the middle of her eyebrows, as well as two thin, golden armbands on each arm. She is tall, around 5′10″ and full-bodied. Wears the traditional flowing, floor-length ivory mesh veil of the Priestesses. Tops it with a magic-binding golden circlet which resembles the sun. As well as a golden dress embroidered with a sacred prayer of the Dyad Goddesses in Vellaidian. The prayer is on the train of the dress which trails behind her. Likely barefoot and wearing golden ankle bracelets. Her hands and feet drip liquid gold constantly. The gold fades from the ground with the next step. When she casts and uses a lot of energy, golden tears shed from her eyes.

Personality: A highly devoted Priestess of the Dyad Goddesses. Nurturing and wise. Tends to the sacred tree of the Mirage Wilds which surround the Haderys Kingdom. Passionate about her spirituality and her family. Practices illusion magic and has an affinity for perspective manipulation. Highly resourceful. Can be a bit of a perfectionist and is known to be stubborn. Occasionally she is compulsive. Willing to fight for what she believes is right. Very close with Grand Elder Stravero and attempts to change his mind on the class system which prevents many people from having access to magic. Rough relationship with her sister, Soluna, but loves her passionately nonetheless. Incredibly close with her identical twin brother, Creivan. Together they raised Soluna, after their parents died in a shipwreck on the reefs of the Lucent Sea.

Creivan Saphine

Physical description: 27, Male, Identical Twin. Vellaidin (High Elf). Lapis skin, short-cropped wavy white hair. Left eye is hazel, right eye is clouded because of an accident which left him blind in that eye. A scar cuts through his right eyebrow, upper lid, and resumes on his cheekbone. There is a tattoo of a serpent loosely draped on his collarbone. The tail on one side and trailing around the back of his neck with the head on the other collarbone. He is around 6′2″ and lanky, though stronger than he looks. Wears the steel gray robes of an Archmagister. The robes are embroidered with the motto of the Lunara Academy in Vellaidian. Always has his grimoire with him. He wears gloves to prevent others from seeing the transmutation marks on his hands which leave them textured with the last thing he transformed into. (Ex: If he morphed into a tree, his hands would look like his skin was made of bark)

Personality: A philosophical Archmagister at the Lunara Academy of the Arcane. Teaches and practices transmutation magic. Can morph into plants and animals, as well as morphing other objects/people into various things. Hosts a calming presence and is very centered. Cares deeply about the people of the kingdom and openly rebels against the class system. Can be a tad manipulative and obsessive. Very close with both of his sisters. Always trying to encourage Maevira and Soluna to get along.

Soluna Saphine

Physical description: 17, Female, Youngest Sibling. Vellaidin (High Elf). Stone Blue skin, Jade Green eyes. Her hair is ash silver and hip-length, shaved on the right side. The full moon is tattooed between her eyebrows and the phases of the moon are tattooed smaller on either side of it, waxing above the left brow and waning above the right. She is short, at just 5′2″. She is petite and wears a black, hooded cloak. An image of Falythriel the Blacktrill—the sacred tree of the Mirage Wilds—is embroidered in silver thread on the back of the cloak. Silver breastplate and dark gray, torn pants and black leather boots that go up to her knees. She carries an enchanted sword. The hilt is designed as a twisted tree trunk. Her shadow magic leaves her hands pitch black up just past her wrists and after she casts, they drip viscous, black fluid. When she walks, black smoke follows her trail. She is epileptic and can occasionally be triggered into seizures by her own magic.

Personality: A Paladin Trainee at the Tower of Elsdir. Though she is part of the Paladin Order, she does not always agree with their goals and opinions. Adventurous, bold, and spunky, she encourages her brother in his rebellion against the class system set up by the Paladins and the Elders. She can be highly impulsive and even reckless and has a temper. Her shadow magic makes her insecure as it is rarely practiced anymore and it is often equated with dark magic. Her magic is powerful, even for someone still learning. It can be unpredictable at times. She is an incredible fighter, using her size as an advantage. Her skill with a sword is known across the kingdom. She has a hard time being close with her sister. She would never tell Maevira this, but it is because Maevira reminds her so much of their mother.

Grand Elder Stravero

Physical description: 82 but still kickin’, Male, Selanar (Wood Elf). Terracotta skin, gray and white hair in multiple thick braids pulled back into a ponytail. Cerulean eyes. One cream colored line tattooed coming out of each corner of his mouth, converging to parallel lines at the chin running down his throat and fading by the end of the neck. Stooped posture, uses a large staff to keep himself upright. Frail but still able to get around himself and is healthy. Can defend himself easily with his magic. Pierced ears. Wears a large green cloak with draping sleeves. The back of the cloak is embroidered in yellow with an outline of the Dyad Goddesses praying back-to-back. His hands flake off green leaves.

Personality: Leader of the Elder Council and oldest one of the 12 Elders. Wants to do right by the people but is very traditional and does not always agree with the desire to change the class system. Loves Maevira like a daughter and mentors her. Wields abjuration magic which allows him to form barriers, heal others and plants, and enchant items. He is disciplined, merciful, and optimistic. Occasionally, he is prone to hypocrisy and inflexibility. Very devout and a bit whimsical. Was a strong warrior in his past but is still one of the most powerful wielders of magic.

Therris the Elemental

Physical description: Age is unknown, Male, Elemental (Ancient Elf). Sage skin, gray eyes. Medium-length, messy, curly black hair with a few locks always draped in front of his face. Charcoal smudged in a thick stripe going from ear-to-ear over his eyes and nose. Average height, stocky build. Scarification tattoos in his native tongue sprawled across his arms, chest, and back. Wears a dark brown hooded cloak. Ivy wraps around the hood and arms of the cloak. Black chest-plate and dark green pants with worn, brown boots. Wields a staff coated in vines. His hands and feet drip ash. Wears a golden circlet with a gilded beetle in the center of his forehead.

Personality: Therris is one of the last Elementals left in the Emerald Vale. He was a high-ranking member of the Paladin Order before he was exiled to the Weythelin Mountains. He is focused and independent. An elemental is an extremely powerful being who is able to manipulate fire, water, and earth. Therris is a nature-lover, often seen in the Mirage Wilds gathering herbs and speaking with animals. No one has been able to get close to him since his husband was murdered. Very mysterious but has a wonderful heart. Uses a bow and quiver.

Justiciar Baeral

Physical description: 50, Male, Selanar (Wood Elf). Sickly pale skin with rot set into it. The knuckles on his hands are becoming exposed and he has infected holes in his arms, neck, and face. Sunken eyes that are different colors, one is gold and the other is black. Literally stinks like death. His gums are blackening and his lower lip has a hole in it, revealing the rotten teeth barely staying in his mouth. His spine is deforming, revealing spike-like ridges that are beginning to jut out of his back. He only has four fingernails left, the others peeled off. Wears a full-body black set of armor to try and hide these new deformities which are a sign he is dabbling in dark magic. Wields a bone axe.

Personality: Leader of the Paladin Order. Hates the commoners enough to defile his body to do something about it. He is naturally inclined to wield conjuration magic but breaks the physical laws of magic to begin practicing necromancy which is what is destroying his body. He is callous and cruel with a volatile temper. His prejudice gets him into trouble with the Elders and the Lunara Academy quite often. He was not always this way, however. But after the death of his son, he morally shriveled up.

#wip: the onyx fortress #camp nano 2020 #camp nano july 2020 #writeblr #wip intro #wip: maevira saphine #wip: soluna saphine #wip: creivan saphine #wip: justiciar baeral #wip: stravero #wip: the emerald vale #wip introduction #I have never written a synopsis before so I hope this works!#wip: therris the elemental #I gave up on complete sentences in the character descriptions #disability in fiction

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pinkparse · 5 years

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char. info // valris brandt

| BASICS.

full name. valris brandt (birth name: yul of the olkund) pronunciation. val - riss - brant nicknames. val height. 7 fulms 6 ilms age. 27 zodiac. pisces bc im an ignorant goblin and don’t know anything further than that languages. common eorzean and that’s it babey

| PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.

hair colour. pure black eye colour. a deep rose with pastel pink limbal rings skin tone. terracotta body type. . sturdy, broad, and rugged accent. lominsan dominant hand. a preference for his right, but he is essentially ambidextrous posture. relaxed, carefree, sultry ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) scars. deep scars adorn the length of his palms, extending a bit extra each ways on the back of his hand tattoos. none unless he gets drunk and someone convinces him while drunk most noticeable features. his wide grin, or his large stature

| CHILDHOOD.

place of birth. somewhere in the steppe, we just don’t know hometown. limsa lominsa boi through n through babey birth weight / height. irregular -- very small and somewhat deformed for an olkundi xaela (still very large by most au ra standards) manner of birth. shotgunned out of his mom’s coochie with force of a rocket launcher first words. mamaaAAAAA, ooOOOoooo~~~ (any way the wind blows) siblings. an adopted sister, but does he have any biological siblings ???? we just don’t know parents. father deceased; mother unknown parental involvement. no interaction from his mother whatsoever — raised by his father entirely. received extensive training in the ways of the warrior from a young age, other skills involved basic lumbering + woodworking to support his father’s carpentry practice, but received no real formal education or training in literacy from his father

| ADULT LIFE

occupation. bodyguard, axe-for-hire, & odd jobs extraordinaire current residence. the nearest inn, friend’s couch, or park bench close friends. MANY.... and val loves them all deeply and would literally die for them relationship status. single financial status. stacked one day, broke the next driver’s license. no but if you think that’s gonna stop him you’re mistaken criminal record. a few misdemeanors as a result of many drunken nights vices. overly smoking & drinking babeyy

| SEX & ROMANCE.

sexual orientation. bisexual romantic orientation. biromantic preferred emotional role. submissive | dominant | switch | unsure preferred sexual role. submissive | dominant | switch | sex repulsed libido. painfully average for the most part — though the right person can/will set him off turn on’s. hushed tones, body-on-body contact, determined individuals, cocky/confident/defiant attitudes, lorg ass and nice thighs turn off’s. the usuals tbh,,,, they just have to not be a total evil bastard, or if they are -- at least be one that’s sexy (whaddup zenos + yotsuyu) love language. quality time, acts of service relationship tendencies. loves to flaunt his partner around, acts/becomes less stupid when they’re alone together

| MISCELLANEOUS.

THEME SONG [[more like battle themes]]

1. as dnc. — [O.D. by Polyphia]

2. as war. — [Sound of the Great Mountain composed by Yuko Komiyama, Tadayoshi Makino & Reo Uratani ]

HOBBIES TO PASS TIME: making birdhouses, gardening, sleeping in trees

PHYSICAL ILLNESSES: over-sensitive to the flow of aether (unaware of the fact), drinks constantly to numb the feeling

LEFT OR RIGHT BRAINED: none-brained

PHOBIAS: not being able to keep loved ones safe from harm, the depths of the sea (LEVIATHAN LEVIATHAN...), any serious injuries sustained to his hands

SELF CONFIDENCE LEVEL: straight up cocky when it comes to fighting, there’s a few people within his circle he knows not to mess with, but he’s very strong, and he knows it — outside of combat, he’s fairly confident and understands what he can and cannot do, simply put, it’ll take a lot to sway him into uncertainty if it’s in his comfort zone (often to his detriment)

VULNERABILITIES. big dumb, easily deceived & overly trusting, doesn’t have a filter if the situation doesn’t seem tense, probably not someone you want to bring to a formal event, and probably a ton of other things im too lazy to write or think of

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TAGGED BY: @lady-of-crowns @thorcatte @littlestcreampuff (you guys tagged me like 5 years ago im sorry i took so long to get to thIS....) and @landwaker !

TAGGING: anyone who lives under a rock like i do and hasn’t done it yet babey

#the fool #yeah babey comin in hot with the months-old meme #trying to shake off my reclusive hermit-ness a bit

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dangermousie · 2 years

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I too would like a gorgeous man in armor to come alive out of a fresco and come stare at me like I am his meaning in life.

Tomb robbing is really where it’s at!

#cdrama #li qin #allen ren #thousand years for you #i am already obsessed with this drama #it reminds me a little of love and fight with terracotta warrior with ady an

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thegreymoon · 4 years

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Hi, movie ask: 5, 9, 10, 20, 31 (a favorite adapted movie, an underrated movie, a movie that not many have heard that you’ve seen, a movie that was better than the book, 3 movies you’re expecting excitedly!) I hope you're well! Have a nice day! 💜💜💜 Good luck with learning German! 🙌🙌🙌

Aww, thank you so much for the sweetest ask, anon, and thank you for the good wishes! 😊💕 I’m going to need all the luck for my studies, but hopefully, by this time next year, I will be able to write Merlin meta in German! 😆😆😆

❤ A favourite adapted movie would have to be The Lord of the Rings, nothing really compares to the impact this book has had on my life and although the movies don’t come anywhere close to that, they do tower over all other movie experiences for me! Obligatory mention of The Banquet, which is a Chinese retelling of Hamlet and is something I always recommend to people whenever we get stuck studying Shakespeare for the millionth time.

❤ For underrated movie I’ll go with Kingdom of Heaven. I’m not sure if it counts because it is a Hollywood blockbuster, but I just feel like this movie didn’t receive as much positive attention as I would have liked.

❤ For a movie I’ve seen that not many have heard of, I will go with a somewhat old one: Fight and Love with a Terracotta Warrior. Also, the whole “not many have heard of” is probably regional because it’s Zhang Yimou and Gong Li, so I’m sure that it’s pretty well known in China (and elsewhere), but I saw it on TV in times before the Internet, it was my first experience with Chinese filmmaking and this particular aesthetic, and OMG, it did such a number on my head! It haunted me for ages afterwards and I couldn’t find it again for years. Whenever I tried to explain it to people, I got blank stares. I later independently developed the biggest crush on Gong Li without even realising that it was the same woman and fell deep into the rabbit hole of Asian movies for a while. It was absolutely a premonition of things to come! 😂😂

❤ I’m sure there are plenty of movies that I’ve seen that are better than the book, but the one that really stands out for me Coppola’s Dracula because I really loved the movie, then I picked up the book and loathed it. I had a similar experience with The Phantom of the Opera, the book was boring beyond words and the characters were super unlikeable (I realise that people generally dislike this movie because they prefer the musical, but you can take Gerard Butler as the Phantom from my cold, dead hands). Obligatory mention of Anne Rice because every single adaptation of her work is going to be better by default than any of her shit writing.

❤ For 3 upcoming movies that I’m really excited for, I would have to say Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Robert Pattinson’s Batman (I’m so glad we’re past the Affl*ck era, he’s so slimy and greasy in every way imaginable) and the adaptation of Dune that is supposedly coming next year!

#ask game #movies #Anonymous

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wmsreads · 5 years

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NOTE: I received a complimentary eARC of this book from Harlequin Australia through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I’ve read several of Maria V. Snyder’s fantasy books and really enjoy her writing, but I can honestly say… she should write more sci-fi!! They say you’re not supposed to judge a book by it’s cover but in this case, I’m very glad I did! I didn’t know this series even existed until I stumbled upon the first book in my local store and bought it because I liked the cover. It wasn’t until I got it home that I realised it was by an author I’d read before and really enjoyed and before I was even halfway through I went searching to see if there was a second book because I was enjoying the first one so much that I knew I would want to read the second straight away; I was so excited when I saw it on NetGalley and immediately requested it!

The world building was phenomenal, Snyder thought of everything even down to the tiniest little detail. I loved all the technology and archaeology talk and found myself wondering more than once how long it took Snyder to research everything that went into the book. From the theory behind all of the mysteriously placed terracotta warriors throughout the universe and their connection to the “shadow blobs”, the science behind the way time “crinkles” worked, to the ability of people to “worm” into the Q-Net and the eventual reveal of how the Q-Net actually came to be, they were all such a unique and interesting concepts. I’ve never read anything like it before and it kept me wanting more, more, more the entire time I was reading.

The action scenes were so well written that my heart was often racing and my whole body was tensed in anticipation. During the scene where Jarren caught Lyra and put an explosive on back, I was gripping my poor Kindle so tightly I actually tore the PopSocket off the back lol

Needless to say the characters were also amazingly written. The main character, Lyra/Ara, had me laughing out loud on many occasions and her relationship with everyone around her and the way they developed was so incredibly well done. She wasn’t your stereotypical “everyone instantly loves her spunky attitude” character and I loved that; she was constantly having to fight to be heard by her “superiors” but she never gave up, even when she knew it could possibly mean everyone might end up hating her. I really enjoyed how her relationships with other crew members developed over time, not just with Niall but with his father (the head of security), her own parents, and the other members of the security team. She could often be stubborn, impetuous, and just generally a stereotypical “I don’t have to listen to anyone” teenager, but that was all part of what made her growth as a character so fun and enjoyable to read. It was very interesting to see how much she changed from the beginning of the first book to the end of the second.

Honestly, I could go on and on about how amazing these books are for days, that’s why I rated them both five stars. There’s action, archaeology, science, romance, culture, technology, aliens, time travel (kind); there is literally something for everyone in this book and I can’t stress enough how much I enjoyed it! So much so that I was recommending the whole series to friends before I have even finished the first chapter!

Navigating the Stars is now available and Chasing the Shadows will be available on November 18, 2019. Check it out the series on Goodreads!

#Navigating the Stars #Chasing the Shadows #Sentinels of the Galaxy #Maria V. Snyder #NetGalley #Book Review #Reading #Books #Booklr #Five Stars

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earannariven · 5 years

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Characters of Huntik as lines from songs rock-folk band "Мельница" ( " The Mill" )

Zhalia: "Ты, моя птица, да не перелетная - белые перья, тяжелые крылья твои,

Ты, моя птица, не знала высот и не знала, не ведала,

Небо забыло тебя"(Неперелетная")

"You, my bird, not migratory - white feathers, heavy wings of yours,

You, my bird, did not know the heights and did not know, did not know,

The sky forgot about you" ("Not migratory")

Sophie: "Там тот последний в моем племени

Легко расправит крылья - железные перья,

И чешуею нарисованный узор

Разгонит ненастье воплощеньем страсти,

Взмывая в облако судьбе наперекор -

Безмерно опасен, безумно прекрасен!" ("Дракон")

"There the last of my tribe

Will easily spread his wings - iron feathers,

And scales drawn pattern will disperse the storm the embodiment of passion,

Soaring into the cloud against fate -

Very dangerous, insanely beautiful!" ("Dragon")

Lok: "Так дай мне воздух - и я стану тебе крылом,

Я дам тебе бурю, и, может быть, даже грозу...

И перед тем, как очнуться, смотри -

С твоего корабля крысой прыгает страх, почти не касаясь бортов..." ("Никогда")

"So give me air and I'll become a wing for you,

I'll give you a storm, and maybe even a thunderstorm...

And before you wake up, look - a fear's jumping like a rat out of your ship, almost without touching the sides... “ ("Never")

Dante: "Кто летит за пургой

Из обители молний,

Тот единственный в силах шагнуть через край.

Так гряди из-за гор,

Из-за синего моря,

И у этого мира меня —

Забирай эту ложь,

Горе, нежить и небыль,

Я стеклянный сосуд со свечою внутри;

Мы отвержены — что ж,

Упади же из неба

И у этого мира меня забери,

И навеки меня забери,

Слышишь, в небо меня забери." ("Обряд")

"Who's flying behind the Blizzard

From the abode of lightning,

He is the only one who can step over the edge.

So come over the mountains,

From over the blue sea,

And from this world me —

Take that lie away,

Grief, undead and tall tale,

I am a glass vessel with a candle inside;

We're rejected - well,

Fall from the sky

And take me from this world,

And take me forever,

Listen, take me to the sky." ("The rite")

Harrison: "И ты шепчешь:

"А мы с тобою сделаем собственных воинов -

Оловянных, терракотовых, в общем, бессмертных!

Они будут сражаться только за нашу любовь,

Идти непреклонно против любого огня и ветра!" ("Кракатук")

"And you whisper:

"We will make our own soldiers with you -

Pewter, terracotta, in general, immortal!

They will fight only for our love,

Go adamantly against any fire and wind!" ("Krakatuk")

Klaus: "Ты травы завязал узлом и вплел в них прядь моих волос,

Ты слал в чужие сны то сумашедшее видение страны,

Где сны светлы от света звёзд...

Господином горных дорог назову тебя,

Кто сказал, что холоден снег?" ("Господин горных дорог")

"You tied a knot from the grass and wove a strand of my hair into it,

You sent into other people's dreams that crazy vision of the country

Where days are bright from the light of the stars...

Master of mountain roads I will call you,

Who said, that snow was cold" ("Master of mountain's roads")

Eaton: "Я не стою, поверь, чтоб ты слезы лила обо мне,

Чтоб ты шла по следам моей крови во тьме,

По бруснике во мхе,

До ворот, за которыми холод и мгла,

Ты не знаешь - там холод и мгла..." ("Воин вереска")

“ I'm not worth, believe me, your sheding tears about me,

Your walking down the traces of my blood in the darkness,

On the lingonberry in the moss,

To the gates, behind which are the cold and the darkness,

You don't know - there are cold and darkness...” ("Heather warrior")

Sandra: "Далеко по реке уходила ладья,

За тобою ветер мою песню нес,

Я ждала-ждала, проглядела очи я,

Но покрылся льдом да широкий плес...

И сама уже, словно снег, бела,

Но я буду ждать тебя все равно... " ("Зима")

"Far up the river was going the boat,

Behind you the wind was carrying my song,

I has been waiting - I has been waiting , I've exhausted my eyes,

But was covered with ice a wide riverbed...

And now I'm white like the snow,

But I will be waiting for you anyway...” ("Winter")

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wolfhann · 4 years

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Fight and Love with a Terracotta Warrior (1989) Dir. Ching Siu-tung

#zhang yimou #gong li #ching siu-tung #fight and love with a terracotta warrior #秦俑 #movies

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calpicowater · 6 years

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Day 251/365: September 8th 2018 | Terracotta Army

You can't come to Xi'an and not visit the Terracotta Army lol but let me just say that it took us AGES to get here smh. This is not located INSIDE the city of Xi'an so everything is a lie (just like how the Great Wall of China is not ACTUALLY inside of Beijing). My mom and I started our day in Huimin Street again. We tried 油波 biáng biáng noodles and it was so delicious~ also tried the Turkish ice cream that tasted so weird and not yum at all LOL but it makes you look like you're smoking hella weed because smoke was coming out your nose AND mouth 🙊👃👄💨💨 ... After breakfast, we took the city bus to Xi'an train station to take a long distance bus to the Terracotta Army. MAN THAT BUS WAS CAR SICK INDUCING. AWFUL. I had a headache AGAIN after I got off the bus. Anyway, Terracotta Army consisted of 3 pits + several museums. I only went inside 2 pits lol I forgot that there was a third ALSDDLSLDLD SHIT LOL. It was so crowded especially in pit 1 AKA the biggest pit. SO MANY PEOPLE. MORE VISITORS THAN WARRIOR DEFINITELY. Everyone who visits here think it's so "incredible" that the emperor organized this but do you think about how fucking EXTRA Mr.Qin frigging Shi Huang was!!!! LITERALLY HOW MUCH DOES HE LOVE HIMSELF!! PLUS ---APPARENTLY PEOPLE WHO HELPED HIM MAKE THESE WARRIORS WERE BURIED ALIVE WHEN HE WAS BURIED SO WHAT THE FUCK!???? I HATE EMPERORS!!!! I'M MAD!! I'll fight them!

After the pits, we went to the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang but there was NOTHING BUT A FEW TOMBS. I FEEL SCAMMED LOL. It was nice to walk around but feels weird to walk next to his dead body. Hmm.... 🤔 lol anyway we headed back home and rested for literally 20 minutes before having to meet my dad's classmate and their wife lol. We ate 西安小吃 for dinner. Also went to a bar after and I drank coke LOL. Ended my day by taking photos of the Bell and Drum Towers. 鼓楼~ 钟楼~~~ 💕

Another 30k steps today. I'm so?? Fit??? LMAO!

#365 #ootd

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careerzonestudyabroad · 3 years

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Top 10 Study Abroad Destinations

There's likely a valid justification (or, rather, a ton of them) that the greater part of the world is keen on investing their investigation abroad energy in one of the accompanying ten nations. Regardless of whether it is a brilliant price:service proportion, the character of local people, widely acclaimed training guidelines, or a unique scene you can't discover elsewhere on the planet (Cappadocia, anyone?!), these are the nations to concentrate abroad in case you're prepared for a decent time with your schooling interests. From gelatos to mochis, we have you covered.

1. Italy

With its astounding food, attractive language, delightful workmanship, and dynamic history, Italy is the most sought-after objective for hopeful examination abroad understudies. Study abroad projects in Italy have an interesting mix of Italian social examinations and courses in an assortment of majors from business to expressive arts.

Professionals: Most projects expect almost no Italian language study, making Italy available to understudies. Likewise, there's the realistic scenes, notable recorded locales in each corner, and gelatos in shadings you didn't know existed.

Cons: Not learning the public language makes incorporating into the neighborhood culture troublesome and this is one culture you would prefer not to pass up. And keeping in mind that eating all that gelato isn't really your midriff line's closest companion, it does some amazing things for the spirit.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

Lorenzo de' Medici

Performing Arts Abroad

Sant'Anna Institute

2. Spain

Spain flaunts noteworthy celebrations, breaks, and flamenco artists. What's more, significantly something beyond the cliché stuff; there's additionally incredible climbs everywhere on the country, astonishing sea shores for all sea shore assortment types, and an unending assortment of jamón serrano. Every year a huge number of understudies excursion to Spain to learn Spanish (duh!) and to take classes in worldwide business, European examinations, and that's just the beginning.

Stars: The variety of study abroad projects in Spain ensures lodging and homeroom conditions straight up your own rear entryway. The segment of study abroad understudies will be different, however on the off chance that you just wanna kick back with local people over a glass of sangria, no concerns. Individuals of this nation love just to talk, share food, and absorb the sun.

Cons: Spain is a particularly mainstream concentrate abroad objective among American understudies that it can now and again be difficult to drench in the neighborhood culture. Global understudies should be purposeful about going off in an unexpected direction and investigating outside their usual ranges of familiarity; go for certain tapas with local people, require roadtrips to little towns, and become more acquainted with your local area.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

CEA Study Abroad

Scholarly Programs International (API)

Alba Study Abroad

3. Britain

Not certain if it's England's authentic binds with such countless pieces of the world… or David Beckham's profile… or the peculiar language… or Harry Potter's stronghold… however for reasons unknown, understudies simply love concentrating abroad in England.

Geniuses: Ideal for understudies who've never been out of the country, England offers a more unpretentious invasion into the universe of social contrasts. English is spoken all over the place (regardless of whether there are nearby tongues you can get in case you're up for the test!) and finding your number one brands from back home likely will not be an issue here.

Cons: It may be a tad excessively "simple" for understudies looking for a drastically changed social experience. Likewise, the UK is costly; there's no way to avoid that. Whenever cost is a worry, understudies should search for programs outside of London for more moderate alternatives.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

College London

Shower Spa University

College of Roehampton

4. France

From the amazing city lights and sights of Paris to the seaside sun and fun of the French Riviera, understudies love the sentimentalism of France. That is not in any event, getting into the style explanations or culinary experiences. La compete en rose.

Masters: Programs are accessible in such different areas as cosmopolitan Paris or archaic Avignon, with choices in one or the other French or English. You can decide for yourself how testing the following semester will be. We previously referenced the extravagant food sources and lyricism of the language, isn't that so?

Cons: Even in the event that you decided to join up with an investigation abroad program in France instructed in English, some earlier French language study is enthusiastically suggested, particularly in the event that you are living outside of the principle habitats. Know that intermittent association fights can close the nation down. In any case, hello, it's all essential for the experience.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

Esmod Paris

Scholastic Studies Abroad

CEA Study Abroad

5. Germany

Perhaps in light of the fact that Germany is home to the world well known Oktoberfest and the Neuschwanstein Castle (Disney's motivation), yet there's no rejecting that understudies are attracted to the numerous delights of German culture and its top notch training.

Stars: This is an incredible spot to examine business, hard sciences, and German (natürlich). It's additionally an extraordinary spot for scholarly entry level positions, with base camp of a portion of the world's greatest organizations and devotion to advancement. Inside and outside of the study hall, productivity is high, so there's no compelling reason to sit around idly with administrative burdens.

Cons: Some earlier German investigation is suggested, however numerous projects offer a blend of German language and courses instructed in English. The most amazing aspect the two universes!

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

Worldwide Studies Abroad (ISA)

European Study Center (ESC)

IES Abroad

6. Australia

From swimming in the Great Barrier Reef to climbing in the Outback and investigating metropolitan Sydney, a huge number of understudies fly south to visit the land down under: Australia. Also, feel like they're large and in charge.

Experts: Australia is home to the absolute best colleges on the planet. Here, understudies can concentrate essentially every major, except star points incorporate business, humanities, and the entirety of the science fields. In your leisure time, get a tan, pursue some wild critters, and hit those Bondi Blue waters.

Cons: Being in the southern half of the globe, Australia's scholastic schedule is inverse to that of North America/Europe. This can be a bummer for understudies with occasional responsibilities back home, (for example, sports and summer temporary jobs). Simultaneously, this offers the chance of a year-long summer, so it's not all awful.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

Pacific Discovery

CAPA International Education

CIEE

7. Japan

With lovely zen-like engineering, a portion of the world's most innovative contraptions, and sushi, Japan offers understudies a magnificently rich culture to investigate. Take a spin under the cherry bloom trees and become familiar with the exquisite draw of this little archipelago.

Geniuses: Japan has the ideal crossing point of present day comforts (look at the shinkansen, Japan's insane quick train) and chronicled environmental factors (practically every city has an antiquated Buddhist sanctuary), so whether you're an advanced manga fan or an old samurai hero, there's an only thing for you.

Cons: Japan can be really costly, regardless of whether you're not pigging out on extravagant sushi consistently. Draft up a spending plan, and attempt to learn probably a portion of the fundamentals of the Japanese language prior to intersection the lake.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

Place for Study Abroad (CSA)

KCP International Japanese Language School

8. China

Understudies run to concentrate in urban communities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong for the upper hand it will bring to their resumes. Outside of the homeroom, there's end of the week mass movements to renowned locales like the Great Wall or Terracotta Warriors.

Aces: Being the biggest arising economy on the planet, language capacity in Mandarin or Cantonese gives understudies a serious edge in the work market. You'll likewise have the option to see direct how unpredictably China is associated with the worldwide market (and to eat the entirety of the delectable treats).

Cons: Some understudies can encounter some culture stun because of significantly unique language and social viewpoints. Which, thinking back, can likewise be simply the feature of the encounters, so let yourself make a plunge profound. Remember to heft around an extra face veil in case you're living in a greater city.

Especially Awesome Programs:

Travel to another country China Ltd.

Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University

College Studies Abroad Consortium

9. Argentina

Argentina is a stunning encounter from start to finish; learning tango in metropolitan Buenos Aires, investigating the wine nation of Mendoza, climbing Patagonia, and review quite possibly the most sweeping cascades on the planet, Iguazu Falls.

Geniuses: If you like eating on fine steak and tasting striking wine each night, you won't be baffled. In the event that you get anxious in the study hall, simply toss on a couple of climbing boots and point your finger at the following geographic miracle you'd prefer to handle.

Cons: The broad scene can be a test for anybody needing to see each piece of this lovely nation; center in around explicit regions (or simply stay longer!). With solid Italian impacts, expect some assortment from that secondary school Spanish you're carrying with you.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

Sol Education Abroad

American Institute For Foreign Study

Mente Argentina

10. Costa Rica

Costa Rica's equilibrium of rough outside experience and social metropolitan energy is the ideal objective for a genuinely one of a kind report abroad insight. Furthermore, whenever you've broken the South American boundary, utilize this country as a base for different nations that are somewhat more under-the-radar. In the event that you will actually want to pull yourself away from the pura vida, that is.

Experts: With an equilibrium of Latin American culture and American the travel industry, the simplicity of (modest!) travel is extraordinary. On the off chance that you need to learn Spanish, this is the spot.

Cons: A bounty of unfamiliar traffic costs in a portion of the touristic places. Get familiar with the going pace of essential things, figure out how to wrangle (it's about the social drenching, 'yo!), and don't allow yourself to get tricked into shams.

Especially Awesome Study Abroad Programs:

Maximo Nivel

CISabroad

Sol Education Abroad

#studyabroad #studygram #freestudy #abroad #abroadeducation #education #university #college #higher education #abroadstudy

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