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Tried to draw Smoliv. I think he turned out very well, though I did just kinda copy the official art. That's okay though, I'm improving!

#drawing #smoliv #pokemon #scarlet and violet #beginner drawing

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Day 3 (Again). This angle is hard. And I'm crooked. Oh well

Picture is from Suitor Armor by Purpah on Webtoon. Absolutely fantastic one and easily one of my favorites

#beginner drawing #drawing #Purpah #suitor armor #day 3 #again

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Day 3. Lots of copying from other people so far but that's fine. Already finding that nice lips are something I like doing. Now if only I actually could

#beginner drawing #drawing #day 3

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I'm bored with nothing but time on my hands, so I decided to learn how to draw. This was my first attempt. I'll update regularly? I guess?

That picture is taken from The Four of Them by Mai Hirschfeld on Webtoon

#Drawing #learning #beginner drawing #The Four of Them #Mai Hirschfeld #Definitely not nervous #why would i be? #(nervous)

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Dear Diary: ples help

#its 4 am and im tired at work #help pls #I'm so tired

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Been working hard on some writing <3

#crows are cool #crows #i want a pet crow #i wanna be a crow gay #if i had a flock of crows #oh hohohohoho

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As someone that likes to write (and then stop halfway through because I'm bad at it) , this feels incredibly helpful

A Guide to High Fantasy Worldbuilding

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1. Subgenre

One of the first things you need to establish in your story is the subgenre of the high fantasy story you'll be writing. But Azura, high fantasy is already a subgenre?? Yes, it is, but what type of high fantasy?

Different types of high fantasy will require different types of worldbuilding. For instance, dark fantasy needs horror elements and an eerie setting, while steampunk fantasy will have complex machinaries instead.

Here are some examples of high fantasy subgenres :

• Epic fantasy

• Steampunk fantasy

• Dark fantasy

• Medieval fantasy

• Heroic fantasy

• etc!

2. Magic system

Most high fantasy stories will have a magic system, so if you're planning to include one, you'll need to do loads of planning.

Who can or cannot use magic, and why is that? Is it inherited, learned, or both? Are there any taboos in using magic? Are magic users praised or feared? What's the limit of using magic? Are there any incantations or magical tools involved? There are countless questions to tackle while coming up with a magic system, so make sure you plot it in detail.

3. Culture

Where there's people, there's culture. Although it won't be too frequently mentioned, having certain cultures in your world will make your worldbuilding more realistic.

Are there religions? Do people worship God(s)? When are the holidays? Are there any unique traditions? What gestures are considered impolite? It's little things like these that bring your story to life.

4. Type of government

Naturally, your world will have a government system. Decide what yours will be. Republic? Monarchy? Democracy? Theocracy?

Your government should also reflect your time and location setting - maybe using an emperor or empress to reflect a more medieval timeline, and using a president for a more modern setting. If your world is going through a war, you can use a system governed by the military. I have a post about writing a fictional government, you can refer to it for more info!

5. Language

What language do the people in your WIP speak? Is it fictional or not? If your setting is in a single region, they'll probably have the same language, but if it's set in different parts of the world, it's only natural to have more than one language.

Different languages can also be used to indicate diversity. If you're wondering how to incorporate multiple languages in a single language book, try reading Six of Crows as a reference - it shows the contrast of people speaking in different languages perfectly, even though the book is only in English.

6. History

Having a history of your world will help you understand it better. Has there been any previous wars between nations or disputes between the government and civilians? Or has the land always been peaceful, for some reason?

A great way to record your world's history is to make a timeline of main events that affected the plot. I also suggest creating a history for your magic system - how magic was discovered and normalized.

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When did I get so many followers on here?? I thought I had like 3, maybe 4 tops

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crows have been documented holding ‘funerals’ for many years. however, researchers suggest that they may not be mourning; evidence indicates that crows may be examining the body & surrounding area for potential threats to the rest of the flock.

source: (x)

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That's it. My life is complete.

Sweetest thing I’ve seen in a while 😍😘 

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I PAUSED AT THE WRONG TIME

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

#help pls #atla #avatar the last airbender #katara #the cave of two lovers #badly paused

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So I'm watching the library episode and just..

Zei: "According to legend, it was built by the great Knowledge Spirit, Wan Shi Tong, with the help of his "foxy" knowledge seekers."

Sokka: "Oh, so this spirit has attractive assistants, huh?"

Katara: "I think he means they look like actual foxes, Sokka."

Zei: "You're both right. Handsome little creatures."

So what I'm hearing here, and correct me if I'm wrong, is that- again, correct me if I'm wrong.... This professor is a fuckin furry

#atla #atla quotes #avatar the last airbender #sokka #katara #wan shi tong #the library

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"What are you doing in my mouth??" ~Sokka

#atla #atla quotes #sokka #sokka quotes #avatar the last airbender

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"I don't know why but I thought you'd be better than Zuko." Is by far the closest Aang comes to cutting someone in this series

#atla #atla quotes #aang #avatar the last airbender #zuko #zhao #admiral zhao

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The line "Just as you reshaped those clouds, you have the power to shape your own destiny." said by Aunt Wu is basically her saying "I'm a fraud. Everything I do is total bullshit. You can't predict the future."

#atla #aunt wu #avatar the last airbender #atla quotes

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As someone who changed his name just for fun when I thought I was still cis, i promise most people are ok with accepting a new name, even if you lie and say it’s a nickname. I promise. It’s really easy to just casually go “hey I wanna go by Bob now, it’s an old nickname I wanna bring back” like. Just start introducing yourself to new ppl, no one knows better. and if someone accidentally deadnames you just go haha no I go by my nickname now.

It sucks that ppl treat nicknames as more sacred than trans ppls choice names but still.

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