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「Your warmth is all I need.」

Fluffvember Day 9, Warmth.

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What if? 🤔 Happy N7 Day! 🥳

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Dinner ? yes ? ♥

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“How’s my singing?”

“It’s like ordering a pie and finding it has no filling.”

“You need a nap!”

#ffxiv #gposers #estinien #haurchefant #haurchestinien #the witcher #geralt #jaskier #ffxiv gpose #geralt x dandelion #estinien x haurchefant

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K’ilea Zhal (from Wish Upon a Whisker)

#final fantasy 14 #ffxiv #gposers #warrior of light #fanfic art

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“The sun suits you best, Warrior of Light.”

#final fantasy 14 #ffxiv #ffxiv art #warrior of light #aymeric de borel #wolmeric

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Lightwarden: Forgiven Temerity

#final fantasy 14 #gposers #warrior of light #wol #shadowbringers #shb spoilers #lightwarden

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Little practice in light & shadows from a screenshot I found on tumblr. 

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I think he looks a little mischievous :D 

#cullen #cullen rutherford #art #my art #dragon age #dragon age inquisition

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Selkie, the Lady of the Tides

Original Character from my Dragon Age Fanfic (Cullen x OC)  

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#art #oc #original character #fanart #oc fanart #dragon age inquisition #my art

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Sleep With Me

commissioned by @blustersquall to comic her Nevena/Cullen fic. It was truly a labour of love and bluster was very, very, very accomodating ;u;

the fic can also be found on AO3!!

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these are awesome! i’ll take a few and answer them just for fun: 

1. do you know how you want the story to end when you start, or are you just stumbling through the figurative wilderness hoping to find a road?

I usually have a vague sort of... plotline in my head, like a messy framework. sometimes it changes rather drastically along the way, but I do try to plan ahead. 

19. what’s something neat you’ve learned while doing research for something you were writing? also, how much do you worry about doing research in general?

this is a fun question. I learned a ton of things doing research for my stories. the anatomy of weapons like bows or swords for example, ship-parts and pirate expressions, fabrics for clothing and armor. I even researched what kind of leather saddles are made of, once. I do a lot of lore research in my fanfiction stories, and always try to get the geography of places right. research is very important from my point of view. it shows that you put work into making the world you create realistic and believable for the reader. 

20. do you ever have trouble focusing on writing? how do you get around that? tell us. please, tell us. I, the OP of this ask list, desperately need advice on how to focus.

every writer has these troubles, i think. usually when i have trouble focusing, I try to edit parts I have already written. I think it’s important to keep going even when you are having trouble, even if what you write then is shit. you can always correct it later, revise it. but you know, having something shitty that you can change is better than having nothing - does that make sense at all? when I really can’t focus at all, I usually read things from my favourite authors. i familiarize myself with their style, “learning by observation”, and hope for inspiration. 

21. BIG ask: what do you think is the most important component of a good story?

phew that is... wow, that’s hard. a well-devised plot (duh) and good characters. yeah, right? easily said but not easily done. i mean it. I think it’s important to put characters through situations that test their limits, bring out their virtues and show their flaws. there has to be some kind of journey or personal development. it can be a redemption arc or a descent into madness or a good guy turning into a villain, or a fearful person finding their courage somehow. it can be more complex of course. i think a reader has to be able to look at a story and say “oh okay, THAT was the point of it all.”. if you have ever read the Realm of the Elderlings series from Robin Hobb (if not, you should. YOU SHOULD. go and read it now. see you in a few weeks.), you know the hero FitzChivalry Farseer. that is an example of an incredible character. you spend nearly sixty years with this character throughout the story. sometimes you curse him, sometimes you love him, and sometimes he makes you want to curl up into a ball and cry. you get to really, really know him. when you finish, you feel like you have to say goodbye to a real person after a long, wonderful journey together. and that feeling is part of what makes a good story in my opinion.     

shit to ask people who write

do you know how you want the story to end when you start, or are you just stumbling through the figurative wilderness hoping to find a road?

talk about a notable time a narrative or character has looked you dead in the eyes and said “fuck your plan, here’s what we’re actually doing.”

on a scale of 1-10 how much to enjoy incorporating romance into the average story?

what are some of examples of storytelling that inspires you outside of books?

what is the plot bunny you’ve been carrying for the longest? optional bonus question: do you ever wonder why you haven’t written it yet and experience deep existential dread?

have you ever made a playlist about something you were writing as an elaborate means to procrastinate when you could have been actually writing and if yes drop a link, son

tell us about one of your characters who’s an absolute joy to write 

have you identified any recurring elements or themes across your writing?

what’s a series or franchise you secretly or not so secretly think you’d be, like, a REALLY good writers for if they’d stop being cowards and hire you already?

do you have any kind of consistent writing schedule or just hoping for the best?

if you currently write fanfiction or have ever written fanfiction, please tell us about the plot of the first fic you ever wrote

what’s your relationship with constructive criticism and feedback like? do you seek it out? how well do you take it? 

are you a podcast person? if yes, any recommendations for podcasts talking about writing/being creative in general?

do you want to write sequels/series or nah?

in an ideal world where you’re already super successful and published, would you want to see a tv or movie adaptation of your work? why or why not?

do you write any particular genre? how do you feel about genre categories in general? love them? want to combine them? want to do away with them altogether?

at what point in the process do you come up with titles, and how easy or hard is that for you?

tell us about a character who’s very different than you who you love a whole lot

what’s something neat you’ve learned while doing research for something you were writing? also, how much do you worry about doing research in general?

do you ever have trouble focusing on writing? how do you get around that? tell us. please, tell us. I, the OP of this ask list, desperately need advice on how to focus.

BIG ask: what do you think is the most important component of a good story?

talk about a writing experience that has pleasantly surprised you. or talk about several. seriously, writing is cool. you’re making up whole stories out of your brain, revel in that shit.

okay, now that we had that nice one: what’s your WORST writing habit? dig deep, own up to your crimes. 

how do you share your writing, or want to?

hey - what are you working on right now?  

#writing #asks #writing asks

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Lightbringer

Rating: E Relationships: Loki x Original Female Character Status: Updates Weekly AO3 Link: Click here

“The Midgardians believed that a giant dragon lived below Yggdrasil, the tree which encompasses all worlds. Nidhogg, they called him, the Malice Striker. He gnawed on Yggdrasil’s roots, feeding on its life-force. Another wonderful example how humans just catastrophize and butcher the truth at their whim. If they had ever set eyes on a true dragon, held council with them, shared a tiny bit of their wondrous magic, such childish legends would never have come to be. Then again, dragons can be quite petrifying.” – Odin

Summary:

In his youth, not yet consumed by jealousy and anger against his brother, Loki had a strange meeting with a seemingly reckless woman. Many years later, she returns and is introduced to him as a dragon - one of the ancient guardians of Yggdrasil - with the task of evaluating his former crimes, and Loki finds himself facing a whole different conflict. Can he overcome the poisonous inner demon that had driven him for so long? Or will he choose to walk in shadow once more, pulling the single light that remains with him into the darkness?

Excerpt (Chapter IV. Skirmish)

“Why do I even get an advocate? Lightbringers see truth in all things. Can you not easily see if I am guilty by looking at me? Not that it’s much of a question, anyway…”, Loki mused. Ljosira couldn’t help the twitch of her lips.

“If it isn’t a question, then why do you ask?”, she retorted. At her words, a look of surprise fleeted across his face, followed by something that looked like curiosity. She was bright, this one. Why are you even surprised?, an inner voice mocked. Torchbearer, living sun, the people called them. It had been a long time since he had talked to anyone remotely interesting. Had the chance to spar with words, engage in a duel of wits. And she would likely be a formidable opponent.

“No reason.”, he lied. This made her chime a laugh. A strange sensation fluttered and swooped in his chest at the sound, as though a little bird zoomed around there without rest.  He dismissed it as part of the entertaining banter they were having. But he could not quite ignore the way her face lit up when she smiled, how her hair looked a little ruffled from sleep, how she had failed to put on her robe properly and it had slipped just a bit, revealing a perfect patch of snowy white skin on her shoulder.

“You get an advocate because the circumstances of your case are… unclear.”, she answered calmly, prowling the length of the barrier.

“There is nothing unclear about it. I joined forces with an army of aliens to rule Midgard as a benevolent god!”, he exclaimed, his temper close to the surface as so often these days. Ljosira kept something from him. She eluded, holding a crucial part of information out of his reach. Suddenly the playful air from before vanished and she spun around to glare at him with a ferocity that would have silenced braver men than him.

“Do not lie to me, trickster!”, her voice had dropped low. Deep and menacing now, almost a growl. A dragon’s voice. The aura in his cell changed within an instant. Lights started to flicker, the ground rumbled. Unrestrained magic pressed down on his lungs, making it hard to breathe.  

“Why did you make the deal with the Chitauri?”, she snarled at him. Loki had taken it a step too far with the dragon’s patience, and he knew. The next thing he’d say could very well be the last words of his life.

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#marvel #marvel fanfiction #loki #loki x oc #oc #writing #my writing #romance #fantasy #adventure #loki x ofc #loki fanfiction #loki fanfic #dragons #dragon au #complete

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Lightbringer

Rating: E Relationships: Loki x Original Female Character Status: Updates Weekly AO3 Link: Click here

“The Midgardians believed that a giant dragon lived below Yggdrasil, the tree which encompasses all worlds. Nidhogg, they called him, the Malice Striker. He gnawed on Yggdrasil’s roots, feeding on its life-force. Another wonderful example how humans just catastrophize and butcher the truth at their whim. If they had ever set eyes on a true dragon, held council with them, shared a tiny bit of their wondrous magic, such childish legends would never have come to be. Then again, dragons can be quite petrifying.” – Odin

Summary:

In his youth, not yet consumed by jealousy and anger against his brother, Loki had a strange meeting with a seemingly reckless woman. Many years later, she returns and is introduced to him as a dragon - one of the ancient guardians of Yggdrasil - with the task of evaluating his former crimes, and Loki finds himself facing a whole different conflict. Can he overcome the poisonous inner demon that had driven him for so long? Or will he choose to walk in shadow once more, pulling the single light that remains with him into the darkness?

Excerpt (Chapter IV. Skirmish)

“Why do I even get an advocate? Lightbringers see truth in all things. Can you not easily see if I am guilty by looking at me? Not that it’s much of a question, anyway…”, Loki mused. Ljosira couldn’t help the twitch of her lips.

“If it isn’t a question, then why do you ask?”, she retorted. At her words, a look of surprise fleeted across his face, followed by something that looked like curiosity. She was bright, this one. Why are you even surprised?, an inner voice mocked. Torchbearer, living sun, the people called them. It had been a long time since he had talked to anyone remotely interesting. Had the chance to spar with words, engage in a duel of wits. And she would likely be a formidable opponent.

“No reason.”, he lied. This made her chime a laugh. A strange sensation fluttered and swooped in his chest at the sound, as though a little bird zoomed around there without rest.  He dismissed it as part of the entertaining banter they were having. But he could not quite ignore the way her face lit up when she smiled, how her hair looked a little ruffled from sleep, how she had failed to put on her robe properly and it had slipped just a bit, revealing a perfect patch of snowy white skin on her shoulder.

“You get an advocate because the circumstances of your case are… unclear.”, she answered calmly, prowling the length of the barrier.

“There is nothing unclear about it. I joined forces with an army of aliens to rule Midgard as a benevolent god!”, he exclaimed, his temper close to the surface as so often these days. Ljosira kept something from him. She eluded, holding a crucial part of information out of his reach. Suddenly the playful air from before vanished and she spun around to glare at him with a ferocity that would have silenced braver men than him.

“Do not lie to me, trickster!”, her voice had dropped low. Deep and menacing now, almost a growl. A dragon’s voice. The aura in his cell changed within an instant. Lights started to flicker, the ground rumbled. Unrestrained magic pressed down on his lungs, making it hard to breathe.  

“Why did you make the deal with the Chitauri?”, she snarled at him. Loki had taken it a step too far with the dragon’s patience, and he knew. The next thing he’d say could very well be the last words of his life.

“Why do you keep avoiding every question I ask?!”, some foolhardy impulse drove him to counter nevertheless.

Now I am going to die, he thought. Pile of ash scattered to the wind. Loki saw a flash of unspeakable anger flicker in her eyes, and he recoiled, expecting the death-blow that was sure to come. Only it never did. Instead, her shoulders sagged and her divine fury vanished, replaced by something he couldn’t grasp: It looked like a sad kind of regret.

“Because you are not asking them right.”, Ljosira said quietly. This staggered him. She had just turned away and was about to leave, when Loki’s voice, bereft of its usual velvet arrogance, made her stop.

“Wait.” Not more than a whisper. She paused, but didn’t move otherwise, just kept standing there, looking sternly into the opposite direction. “I am still alive.”, he added, sounding incredulous.

“It would seem so.”, she sighed, a thread of defeat in her voice. Loki leaned against the wall above the barrier, trying hard to puzzle out what she might be thinking. Her demeanour did not lack for emotion, yet he was even further away from understanding her intentions than before.  

“Do you wish that I was not?”, he asked in earnest, almost gently. Ljosira lifted her head as if the prison’s ceiling held the answer and gave it a slight shake, before her perceptive grey eyes found his.

“I wish you would stop looking at me like I’m your enemy.” The sincerity ringing in her words left him speechless.

And then she was gone before Loki could gather his wits. In the silence that followed, he sank back onto his cot, dropping his hands to his knees limply. Confusion and reason fought each other on the eternal battlefield of his mind.

#marvel #marvel fanfiction #loki x oc #loki #oc #writing #my writing #romance #fantasy #adventure #loki fanfiction #loki fanfic #loki x ofc #dragons

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I was in the mood for some Cullen drawing! Just happened when I played a little Dragon Age Inquisition the other day   Loved him as a romance option <3

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#cullen #cullen rutherford #my art #dragon age #dragon age inquisition #i married him

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Omen

A speedpaint video of this will be available at my patreon on July 1st 😊

#solas #fen'harel #dragon age #dragon age inquisition

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All New, Faded For Her

Solas. 

#solas #dragon age