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Thanks to all the tagging chains asking us to post our current fanfic WIPs.

I was probably stuck on the sequel of my FE3H / Pokémon fanfic for months. But looking at where I left off actually motivated me to start again.

#my thoughts #fan fic #writing

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Unique Dialogue while setting boundaries in Sharess Caress

Dark Urge:

Shadowheart Origin:

Wyll Origin: I've only known courtly love. Please, be gentle.

Astarion Origin: Just don't tell me what to do… It brings back bad memories.

Karlach Origin: It's been a long time since I've been able to touch anyone. So nothing too… unexpected.

Lae'zel Origin: Follow my lead. And do it with enthusiasm.

Gale Origin: I'm rather out of practice with this whole bodily intimacy exercise, don't ask me to do any tricks.

Class Specific(All):

Race Specific: (Drow one is also gender specific)

Deep Gnome: I'd just like to spend an hour without experiencing a height joke.

#HUH #damn wyll #okay then #bg3

[mwezina]

Today's aesthetic: cosmic horror tabletop RPGs from the 1980s whose creators wrote the "madness rules" by simply plagiarising a list of disorders and their descriptions from the DSM-II and turning it into a d100 lookup table, except the DSM-II still listed "homosexuality" as a mental disorder (it wasn't removed until the DSM-III), with the result that there are several published tabletop RPGs where there's a small but non-zero chance that seeing Cthulhu will make you gay.

#lmao #what #aight #that's why I'm gay y'all #I saw cthulhu

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@princesilverlining

happy to do multiples of the same character :3 plus lin's 3hopes look is niiiiice

Thanks for your request!

#wow #he is so cute! #fe3h #linhardt von hevring

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a fiery speech Thursday that depicted the government's latest budget as a threat to the country's future, and suggested a number of new social programs will get a second look if he leads the next government.

He also claimed Ottawa's push into pharmacare could dismantle private drug insurance and leave Canadians with inferior coverage and higher taxes to pay for it all.

Health Minister Mark Holland, meanwhile, accused the Conservative leader of trying to whip up fear by raising "fake boogeyman" to distract from a program that makes contraceptives and diabetes treatments more affordable for everyone.

While he attacks the Liberals' spending plan, Poilievre is under pressure to explain what he'd cut to fulfil his stated promise to "fix the budget" if he's elected. [...]

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Tagging: @newsfromstolenland

#just looked at the polls in my area #I'll have to vote liberal again #just to vote strategically #canadian politics

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nothing sexier than that picture with the italian players on top of eachother after the win and the english ones going through the 5 stages of grief in the back

#lmao #omg #this is really intense

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Anyways, anybody got some nice Rhea/Seiros headcanons?

The things that would warm up her day in Garreg Mach or delight her as much as her favourite tea? Go ahead

#I love that #gonna go read the rest #lady rhea #fe3h

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I made Claude's Wyvern!

I got the pattern from The House of Beasts on Etsy, although I did alter it some to look more like the in-game wyverns. They have such great patterns so if you like sewing and magical creatures I highly recommend them!

#cute! #claude von riegan #fe3h

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Commission for @i-love-flayn of a future where Flayn regains her ability to transform into a Light Dragon!

The design is inspired by the dragon screenshot that @just-a-regular-fan found in-game! (post found here)

#ahhh #if only #flayn fe #fe3h #byleth with facial hair!! #because why wouldn't they??? #byleth eisner

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IDGAF if the women in my fiction are empowering or aspirational, I'm an adult, I don't need role models, I want the women in my fiction to be interesting, and if that involves being pathetic, hypocritical, amoral, or trapped in a delightfully dysfunctional relationship so be it

#I like that! #I aspire to write more women without the fear of judgement #Writing

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shostakovich's second piano concerto is so funny. it's like. haha funny silly upbeat light movement! EXTREMELY MELANCHOLIC HEART-WRENCHING MOVEMENT OF IMMENSE BEAUTY!!!!!! haha silly fun times movement!!!! let's even have a silly time signature!!!! so many jokes!!!!

#Never thought about it that way! #shostakovich

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All this about not getting to see John Lennon on twitter but I think the real tragedy is that Freddie Mercury never had an instagram

#Omg #You are so right #freddie mercury #Queen

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I couldn't decice if I prefer Dimitri's hair in FE3Houses or FE3Hopes style, so...

#wait #this is hot too #dimitri alexandre blaiddyd #fe3h

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This machine kills AI

#actually it does #thank you #articifial intelligence

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The plot structures of movies need to start taking more cues from classic opera. Open with a fucker in a hat who directly addresses the audience and explains what's going on in a way that raises far more questions than it answers, then immediately drop the viewer into the middle of a shouting argument between three of the weirdest people you can possibly imagine.

#Yesss #Do it #Verdi as a movie when

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Tumblr: Only neurotypical people do X. Neurodivergent people never do X. It's literally never necessary to do X, and if you do, you are by definition acting out of malice.

Neurodivergent person whose neurodivergence primarily expresses itself as X:

#Omg #Especially that face #Haha #Neuro #neurodiversity

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Addendum to the Prince Character Arc: Anton Ego

Anton Ego from Ratatouille is also an example of a prince. He is at the apex of his power as an influential food critic. He has the power to destroy the reputation of Auguste Gousteau and holds the narrative of what is worthy of being called fine food. However, when faced with the destruction of his ideals, he puts everything on the line and sacrifices his station in power in order to bolster the lives of others. Ego allows his own destruction in order to start a new chapter in his life and the life of his “kingdom” (the food world). 

For Ego, giving up power is how he completes his character arc. He was happy being in power, of course, but the character arc of a Prince is actually to usher in a new era by letting go. While most characters’ journeys are about obtaining more power or holding onto capital, the Prince is already at the epitome of power. So now, his goal is to give away power or to use a last burst of his power to enable his kingdom to grow in a new direction. Just like Ego does by writing a beautiful review for Remy and losing his reputation for it. Usually, the Prince suffers greatly for his sacrifice, but we see that this sacrifice also brings him contentment. At the end of the film, Ego is seen to have put on some weight and found new joy in his life. While they have power, Princes have the power to oppress. It is only when they give away their power that they learn how to empower both others and the gentle sides of themselves.

As always, I forget that Pixar films are such a treasure trove for character arcs, because they are unafraid to show the full spectrum of human growth and losses. While most popular films will only touch character arcs that focus on gaining more power or maintaining power, Pixar films acknowledge that letting go of power and embracing loss are also powerful stories that can resonate with viewers.

For those who read my Prince character arc analysis and saw only tragedy, I hope this addition can help you reclaim some sense of hope in your class. The Prince's story is not about loss, it is about rebirth. It is about letting go of what you know to find something new. It is about rejecting conventional ideas of success for personal fulfilment. It can be a story about joy in spite of loss.

The Bard/Prince and Character Arcs

The defining question for the Bard/Prince is how will they rule? Whether they are ruling a kingdom, a community, or even a small group of their own friends, the Bard/Prince is a ruler and leader. No matter if the position was sought out or foisted upon them, the Bard/Prince has a duty to lead, and to lead well. Failure to do so can only mean doom for their citizens. 

Setting

Just like the more powerful of the material classes, the Bard/Prince lives in a world seemingly at peace. While everyone else may be content in their world, the Bard/Prince can sense a cataclysm hitherto never seen before knocking on the door of their world. The Bard/Prince knows that this is the stage upon which they must act. 

Whether through actions or birthright, the Bard/Prince is hailed as a leader by their people. This distinction makes them separate from the world. They and they alone are responsible for how the world moves through this perilous time.

Internal Conflict

The internal conflict of all Bard/Prince characters revolves around fear and ego. While they may seem opposites, ego is really the mask that covers fear. And fear is the shivering innards of ego. The Bard/Prince must seek humility and an understanding of the limits of their power in order to resolve the conflict. 

Usually, this conflict is externalised in how others treat them. If led by fear, their citizens will mock them. If led by ego, their citizens will fear or threaten them. 

External Conflict

The external conflict is against the cataclysm. Most of the effort will go towards preparing for it, and acknowledging the concessions that must be made. Not all things can be saved. 

Usually, this conflict ends in a sacrifice on the part of the Bard/Prince. This is the only way that the world can survive. It ties nicely into the humility that the Bard/Prince learns in their internal conflict. 

The Bard

The Bard answers the question of ruling by absconding. They will not rule. Someone else will step up and do it for them. 

Bards still hold immense power, or at least the image of them would. This makes them the perfect candidate for becoming a puppet ruler. A joke to citizens and a servant to forces greater than themself.

Examples

Gamzee Makara is a Bard that refuses to take up the mantle of leader in his session. He turns to excessive drinking in order to escape his responsibilities. But because he is still a respected figure in his friend group, this leads to the session devolving into chaos. He later submits all his powers to raising Lord English, leading to the cataclysm in the main storyline of Homestuck. 

Roland Glenbrook from Triangle Strategy is another example. Roland refuses the responsibilities of his position, constantly pushing it onto someone else. His world is consumed by the cataclysm of the war, and most of his country falls into disarray due to this event. He feels the pain of his citizens but refuses to stand for their liberation, hiding in shadows instead. If he got his way, he would even allow his citizens to suffer under the rule of Hyzante instead of taking the role of King himself. 

End Goal

The end goal of the Bard is to take up the mantle of leader while still acknowledging their own fallibility. Bards generally reject the role of leader because they know their own short-comings all too well. But no one is perfect, and a green leader is better than no leader at all. 

Roland becomes king in the Golden Ending and takes proactive steps to safeguard the peace in Norzelia. He doesn’t try to take over the other nations and still acknowledges he isn’t the best suited to be king. However, when the responsibility falls to him, he does not shirk from his duty, and tries his best at a role he never expected to inherit. 

The Prince

The Prince answers the central concern by meeting it and exceeding it. They will rule with a strong vision and an iron fist. They are the only one fit to rule the land, and they will sacrifice all to keep this position. It is for the greater good, afterall. 

Because they are so convinced of their infallibility, they are frequently an oppressive ruler instead of an uplifting one. 

Examples

Eridan Ampora is a prime example. He sees himself and all the waterkin as the only ones capable of being leaders. He refuses to acknowledge the limits of his social capital and uses force to get his way. His actions lead to the deaths of his fellow players, the destruction of the matriorb, and did nothing to prepare them for the coming of Jack Noir or Lord English. In fact, he may have sabotaged any attempts to prepare for the coming cataclysm. 

Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada is another great example. When Miranda is faced with her forced retirement, she doesn’t recognise the waning of her powers and the beginning of a new era. She bullies, threatens, and sacrifices the livelihoods of her own employees in order to keep her position. While the cataclysm is staved off, it is far from over. Irv will attempt to replace her again and again in the coming years until Miranda has sacrificed all her pawns and be faced with a kingdom (Runway) that is in shambles. 

End Goal

The end goal of the Prince is to let go of power. They are fallible, just like all others. And through their own self-sacrifice, they can usher in a new era gracefully, with minimal damage to their citizens. 

For Miranda, she could have completed her character arc if she stepped down from Runway and gave her position to Nigel. She had groomed him for such a position and clearly found him to be the most capable of the creative team. This action would have also appeased Irv, as her high-budget version of Runway would be replaced by a new vision. 

Conclusion

At the end of the day, the Bard/Prince are leaders forced to face their own mortality and the fact that all things must change. As they figure out how they’ll lead, they also plan how they’ll relinquish power. 

Hopefully by the end of the journey, they will find humility and no longer be ruled by fear and ego. Through this journey, they can be hailed as a beloved leader of their time. However, the losses are great should they fail, as they can actively contribute to the oncoming cataclysm. If the Bard/Prince does not learn humility and courage, they could destroy all they care about in their quest to secure stability or power for themself. 

#classpect #prince #ratatouille #anton ego