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hello lovely people of Tyria! [DraW] is going to be hosting the first of [possibly a few?] themed art partys! Starting with the Charr :> bring your big cats along for a few hours of art and festivities! this will be NA exclusively and be on march 17th [a sunday] at 9pm CET/3pm EST! see below the cut where we'll be hosting :>

We'll be hosting in the ruin's of rin behind a wall easily hopable by a skyscale or springer, or equally just request a portal in, because i doubt that we won't have at least one mesmer! there will be no set end date, just hang out until you're done! we encourage taking screenshots and drawing, but absolutely do come along for a charr centric social as well! given the nature of this event, please bring your charr, not your other races! we may do themed events for other races as well in the future :> you can use the hashtag #drawartcharrty to find folks after the event! i'll update this post 15 mins before the event starts with the squad to join!

[and a note, wonderful screenshot from @dotmander !]

#yeah!!!!!! #i have work that day but i hope i get to see screenshots and posts when i come back home

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FLAT FUCK FRIDAY

#hope everyone is having the flattest and fuckest friday once again

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Okay quick poll because I’ve seen split opinions. Please chime in, fellow monsterfuckers.

Deimos: the og, many hands for…hugging, obsessed with an old man (relatable for many of you I’m sure), cute little lanterns on his horns, able to get Super Big in his last fight phase, definitely into bondage.

Cerus: the lil bro, fancy horns, rippling pecs, wing arms to hold you still whilst he….hugs you with his main arms, obsessed with the commander, might want to eat you in more ways than one.

#i voted diemos #everyone in the notes is correct but i feel like we're all forgetting a very important bit of information #the mursaat had diemos chained up like a dog in there #“later captured by the living mursaat to be used as a penitentiary. Deimos went along with the scheme” went along with the scheme my ass #they slapped that sigil on his chest and HAD HIM #anyway my point is if you get deimos on a leash you can get him to bark

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(Will be making another poll for my other ocs)

#bananas! :D #what if i give HER snacks too

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I'll be honest, out of all the short-lived NPCs we got to quickly glance at and didn't get to know, Vlast has a very special place in my heart. Ever since PoF, I just feel for this angry and lonely dragon so much.

#i STILL think about vlast to this day #hope he's flying the skies and free in the mists with mom and Normal Again grandpa and great-grandmama

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i missed valentine's but i don't care

#damage for worst because i can understand being blown up and getting arrested but at least call me back so we can do it again fr fr #lorelei redeems because i'm honestly a sucker for taking a hike through the woods and i know the woods also makes them happy

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1, 7, 15, and 17 from the amorous asks for marek because hi hello i love them 🌹💐🌹🌻💐💐🌸🌻🌺🌹🌺🌷

I’m so glad you like my little acid spitting plant, Ty for the ask <333

1. How does your OC feel about pet names? Might they rather enjoy them with a partner, but find them excrutiatingly embarassing if used in public?

Marek thinks they’re funny, they don’t mind being called pet names at all, but they absolutely delight in elaborate and ridiculous names for their partner(s). Bonus points if it makes their partner annoyed. They like to get creative with the names too.

7. What gift would they be most delighted to receive from a suitor or lover?

Marek’s a very sentimental salad, to them it would mean the world if someone gave them an item that was special to the person. It means something to their partner and Marek finds that to be so beautiful. On a less intimate note for them, Marek also loves handwritten letters (so they can keep the messages!) and books. Generally homemade things too (bracelets, food, etc)

15. Would your OC be happy to be given flowers by an admirer or partner? What would be their favourite to receive?

They’d be absolutely charmed by it! It’s a very sweet gesture, but the flip side is that Marek never really takes care of the flowers, and they end up feeling bad about it. They like them, but prefer things that are less fragile. Marigolds would be their favorite though, they like to wear flowers in their hair sometimes and marigolds are perfect!

17. Would your OC ever be confident in making the first move? Or do they prefer to wait for the other person to do so? If they are in a relationship then who made the first move in that instance?

Marek is a very confident and open person when it comes to anything, first moves included. They have no problems boldly walking up to someone and offering them a drink, etc . They only let the other person make the first move if they’re sure that the person is into them, and also to have fun with it! Marek loves a lighthearted tease now and then.

#HE!!!!!! #he's such a sweetheart he deserves the world

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he was doing it again. pushing away someone he wanted to let in. he knew it was unhealthy, stupid, only hurting himself. it was just so hard to let go of things that ran so deep. He hated what he'd said, how the marshal's face had fallen, his eyes looked hurt behind that metaphorical-mask he wore around the camp. the marshal had done nothing but given him kindness. checked on him at every turn in their personal relationship. hell even the employer-worker relationship he was kind about. considerate.

he didnt deserve that coldness, those harsh words the beast knew he didnt even truly mean. but he was convinced the marshal would get bored of him eventually. inevitably. once he saw beneath the persona, saw that "maelgwyn" was as normal as everyone else and that "The Desert Beast" was a lie, he'd leave. like most did.

but what if he didnt? and what if it hurt even more this time? now that he wanted it to work.

he let a deep sigh leave his lungs, running a hand down his face. whatever was decided, he needed to apologize. whether or not they could make something work, they needed to be on good footing. (and he didnt exactly fancy being filleted by that 'magister' character for hurting his best friend's feelings.)

a nice note and packaged lunch should suffice to show that he meant it.

#what if maelgwyn was blasted with a You Are Loved And Appreciated And It'll Be Okay beam what then #🪄💗💖💞💗💕💖💗💓💗💕💝💗💖💞💝💓💝💖💞💗💕💝

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The adrenaline violently coursed through his veins.

Eyes fierce and wild, wounds bleeding, his gargantuan prey frenzied and frightened, he finally felt alive. The creature in front of him was bleeding badly, hamstrung, wounded, he and his companion had been toying with it. His taloned gauntlets dripping with his prey's blood, he aimed another precise, violent slash at it's neck.

It recoiled, a furious guttural sound leaving it's throat.

Snapping it's jaws at The Beast, Paola took the chance and lunged, biting as hard as she possibly could on it's wounded leg. The thing's serpentine neck squirmed before whipping around to grip Paola in it's deadly jaws, but she was already gone.

The Beast took the opportunity to deal the final blow; ripping it's throat open.

One last spasm, a death rattle, and the massive Hydra fell limp, bleeding out into the sands of the desert. He looked over the work of himself and his companion. (”Too easy.”) he thought to himself, more in empty dissatisfaction than in anything resembling “proud.“

The adrenaline subsided. The blood dried. He felt empty, again.

He crouched down in front of the creature's mouth, carefully removing two of it's most fearsome fangs. One, a personal trophy, the second, Paola's newest toy. And after skinning some of it's remaining usable hide and taking the more intact, and delicious cuts of meat, his mind began to wander on the walk back.

He thought of nothing particularly coherent.

His and his tiger's footfalls left prints behind in the soft warm sands.

He thought of when he used to feel something.

The warm sands gave way to harder sandstone, dirt and grasses.

He thought of how useless, meaningless, all this- being alive, felt.

Hours had passed.

Stuck in his head, his feet lead him down the rest of the path back home instinctively.

He thought of the ways he'd numb himself again.

Usually, he'd feel some amount of relief upon entering his lovingly cluttered home.

The amber light of his favorite lanterns hanging from the ceiling illuminated the red, orange, and gold colors of loved trinkets and fabrics strewn about the house.

He looked over his extravagant bed, cluttered with all manner of patterned throw pillows, a few larger deep red pillows he'd actually use. The black sheets were unmade- Had been that way, for two weeks now. It had been a long time since he cared to relax.

His trophy cabinet stocked full of fallen foe's fangs, horns, scales, furs, armor, jewelry- It all felt like nothing as of late.

His liquor cabinet, filled with his favorite, very expensive whiskeys, rums, and a few wines, was the most used thing in his house. This was always the case, but it was a hindrance during weeks like these.

No relief came.

He put everything from his hunt in it's rightful place, threw Paola her new toy- which she happily caught, wandering off to curl up in her favorite sun-tanning spot. His mind had turned against him the moment he had killed his latest hunt and the fight had ended.

Huffing a sigh, grabbing his medicinal supplies, he mended his wounds with the bare minimum. Disinfecting with his favorite alcohol, taking a swig, wrapping them in bandages that he'd remove sooner than he should. He could feel nothing. He washed, dried, and polished his custom-made gauntlets. Only danger felt like anything these days.

This sort of habit had become far too common as of late. He couldn't make himself care whether he lived or died. (”What would Zefiro think of me, if he caught me thinkin' like this- In this state.“) he thought to himself, pained at the thought of Zef worrying over him- Worse yet, scolding him.

Rolling his shoulders, a habit of his, he attempted to banish the worst of his thoughts from his mind. He sipped more of his favorite whiskey straight from the bottle.

Too tired to hunt anything else.

Not the kind of tired that allowed for sleep.

He could think of only one reprieve;

more alcohol, and sex.

#holds up maelgwyn #i just think he's neat #he's also feeling it now mr krabs </3

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Love spans for more than just a day, so in that case..

learn more about em below!

(from left to right)

Uda (he/Him) - Commander/Wayfinder Charming, warm, very protective. Wants to help you with everything. Acts of service and gift giving. Just might kill those who wronged you. Almost always busy and away. Calls to check in.

Seth (He/Him) - Ex-Astral Ward and Inventor Old man (Over 200 yrs old.) Is he tsundere or does he genuinely not want to be here? Permanent scowl. One word replies. Talks to his meerkat and gadgets more than you. Always in his head. Won't even try to comfort you.

Rashenai (She/Her) - Nomad traveler and Hunter Too cool for school. Cuddly and and ready to fight. Will carry you everywhere. Takes you on adventures. Cooks for you. Can be distant and lose her cool at times. Needs plenty of alone time.

Sol Daggerfall (she/They) - Assassin and known menace Bullies you bullies you bullies y- charismatic, chaotic and mischievous. Jokes around a lot. Has multiple bounties on their head. Banned from many places. Might shoot you, steal your things and ruin your life accidentally.

Sebastian Clermont (He/Him) - Scholar/Priory Explorer Shy but opens up after getting to know you. Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic about many random things. You always learn something new. Will name and give random facts about everything spotted in your surroundings during your walks in the park.

Vlazek (He/Him) - Professor/Chronotechnician Publicly charming, privately bitchy. Will gossip with you. Spa days! Dresses you up. Compliments himself more than you. Always fixing himself up in a mirror. You're basically third wheel to himself but he loves your presence. Clingy.

Maeve (She/Her) - Local shaman and herbalist Very caring and motherly to all things. Words of wisdom. Keeps you grounded. Tells you myths, legends and folklore from all over Tyria. Takes no shit. Communes with spirits and otherworldly entities, don't mind her. Her place is basically an animal rehab center.

#maeve!!!! #she's so cool and pretty and we have a lot of shared interests #stay at home date where we just talk and have good food and maybe stargaze #💞💞💞💞 #sebastian and uda are very close seconds and i have 2 hands

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I know Valentine's Day has passed but there were some options I clearly left off people were sad about. So I've included them here int his poll.

Images under the cut, as before.

#silas! #i'm a sucker for a good sense of humor and nuflame has my heart #holds that big charr face in my hands and tells him he's wonderful

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Trying out sketching on paper then doing digital colors

Ft. My willingly blind future seeing guy contra 🥹 he came out of his pod like "these are distracting" (PLUCKS HIS OWN EYES OUT)

#he's so babygirl #i'm love him

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#teo!! #would listen to/see all his projects and also tell him that he has beautiful eyes

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It's still valentine's day! Who's your date?

additional details:

Miriam can be soft and sweet, catty and coarse, or whatever else appeals to you. He's charming and considerate. You run the risk of being a quick and messy meal if he gets bored.

Rrenne is awkward but sweet and a surprisingly good cook for someone with an iron stomach. Expect an outdoor date with a packed picnic and fending off a drake that begs for scraps.

Tueggi and Liffeh are each their own person, but if you're dating one you're dating the other, too. You can look forward to a very nice brunch, but Tueggi's demeanor will make it feel as much a job interview as a date.

Liffeh brought cookies.

Iorneym, fabled Commander of Your Heart, does things achingly sweet and all-out. balloons, flowers, those little plush animals with hearts, and a nice date somewhere upscale are in your future.

This isn't really Fillan's forte. you will recieve a clumsily picked handful of flowers and probably have lunch at some grungy place just outside the citadel that takes Industrial as a decor setting very seriously. The food will be good, but you will feel out of place. Fillan will probably try some rehearsed flirts and questions and then feel very awkward about it, but they're trying their best.

Sheep is-Hello! Fancy seeing you here! With so many eligible bachelors, it's a wonder you spotted me down here at all. Let me show you around the castle - oh, and don't mind the crowd building catapults. They can't reach us from here.

Bran, like Fillan, frets quite a bit about doing things right, but he's slightly better at it. He'll pick you up for your date and walk you home, if you like.

Winter is...affectionate is perhaps an understatement. You will be showered with affection and have a day jam-packed with those cheesy but secretly fun "couple's activities" events - you know the ones, they have stupid posters all over town. You'll receive flowers and nice chocolates. At the end of the night, you'll have been all over town and found some absurd vantage point to take in the sights.

#I GOT TWO HANDS FOR RRENNE AND BRAN #i also trust sheep with my actual life #i know no harm will come to me

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Okay super duper late-to-the,-party poll

#finnegan all day every day #if he's having a good day then so am i #his smile means the world to me

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Images under the cut <3

#anayrin 💗💛💙 #showers him back with love 💞💞💞💞💞💞

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Osrí: Where life goes, so should you! Joined the Vigil and it shows. Always headfirst into helping others, you never have to worry about dull moments. To travel the world, explore, and chase adventure are all on your to-do list; and the sun's only been up for two hours. Boundless freedom to do anything, go anywhere, and drink in what life has to offer. But at the end of the day home is where the heart is, and to be by your side through the night is where you'll find him.

6'3 (191 cm) ⟡ Ranger ⟡ He/Him

Ostír: Act with wisdom, but act! Whisper agent, but keep that a secret. More reserved than his brothers, he might come off as being the shy one. He's confident with making decisions, but you notice he's more of a wallflower around you. Tends to linger by and quietly dotes. He'll pick up things like your favorite drinks and books without you having to mention them, and is a notorious gift giver.

6'3 (191 cm) ⟡ Ranger ⟡ He/Him

Oisín: All things have a right to grow! In the Durmand Priory, having fun isn't hard when you got your library card. Your ideal date is info dumping about animal and plant facts to each other. His golden retriever energy and boundless optimism is what probably won you over, and you know it. Tall, sweet, and always ready to brighten up your day with some good news, just like how you brighten his day when he sees you.

6'3 (191 cm) ⟡ Ranger ⟡ He/Him

#no poly option this round for obvious reasons so you have to choose ONE muwahaha