Hidden Runes
The first note Sirius finds tucked under his pillow and folded neatly into four quarters. He can’t read Nordic runes, but he steals the copy from Remus’ bedside and spends thirty minutes deciphering the neat, familiar hand-writing:
Why a dog?
It takes him an afternoon cutting classes, diving into the linguistics section of the library, to compose a response in a more challenging, Sanskrit-based set of characters:
Better company for a wolf.
He folds the paper into an aeroplane which floats over bent heads during Divination class and is caught by chapped hands. Remus smiles as he opens the note although, of course, he won’t understand its meaning until later.
They never speak about the notes. They just start to happen. Something secret, just for them, that neither James nor Peter nor any living soul will know about.
Translation becomes increasingly challenging as each seeks out more complex languages. Three dimensional scrawls that must be drawn magically or looping trails that bear little resemblance to writing at all. The exchanges become more frequent. One left sticking out of a dog-eared potions textbook; another tucked lovingly into the fold of a scarf; this one emerging only upon a Quidditch victory from a hidden compartment in a broom.
Sirius keeps them all.
Thank you for staying with me (the night after the moon).
Your new hat matches your eyes (after Christmas break).
I like your hair long, especially when you tie it back (After Regulus had ridiculed it).
You chew your lip when you’re bored in class (Studying for OWLS).
And finally: I dream of kissing you.
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Written from the word prompt: 'Runes' under the canon theme challenge for @wolfstarmicrofic
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runes and their divinitory meanings
ᚠ fehu
BRIGHT STAVE: wealth, transaction, gold, prosperity, the fiery spark that can initiate productivity. creativity, energy, and generosity
MURK STAVE: greed, duplicity, slavery, materialism and dishonesty, wolves lurking in the forest
ᚢ uruz
BRIGHT STAVE: primal strength and persistence, energy, tenacity, the survival instinct, raw energy, desire
MURK STAVE: stubbornness, brutality, waning strength, the fragile ego that acts out
ᚦ thurisaz
BRIGHT STAVE: willingness and drive to protect oneself, manifestation of primal will, primordial energy
MURK STAVE: violence, mental disturbance, sexual predation
ᚨ ansuz
BRIGHT STAVE: inspiration, oration, "divine breath," heed the advice of the divine
MURK STAVE: being manipulated against the divine, lies
ᚱ raidho
BRIGHT STAVE: movement, propulsion, journey, discipline is needed to enact a change
MURK STAVE: forced change, chaos, swimming upstream
ᚲ kenaz
BRIGHT STAVE: spark of creativity, bright ideas, fire power and energy, light in the darkness
MURK STAVE: pain, exposure and weakness
ᚷ gebo
BRIGHT STAVE: generosity will be returned, sacrifices made out of love and loyalty
MURK STAVE: stinginess, evil repaid with suffering, charity used to polish self image and boost ego
ᚹ wunjo
BRIGHT STAVE: joy, bliss, happiness, a sense of belonging with loved ones, support and achievement
MURK STAVE: depression, alienation, rage
ᚺ hagalaz
BRIGHT STAVE: storms and forces beyond our control, our own darkness becomes potential for creation
MURK STAVE: that which festers and broods under the surface, change for the worse
ᚾ nauthiz
BRIGHT STAVE: strife and strain, desire, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
MURK STAVE: poverty and health concerns
ᛁ isa
BRIGHT STAVE: take a much needed break, reinforces the runes it's close to
MURK STAVE: blockage, illness, self-loathing, laziness, lethargy
ᛃ jera
BRIGHT STAVE: the harvest will be fruitful, your efforts will pay off, this too shall pass
MURK STAVE: efforts put in the wrong place, a poor harvest
ᛇ eihwaz
BRIGHT STAVE: strength, reliability, mysticism, clairvoyance, communication with ancestors
MURK STAVE: associated with death, caution is advised
ᛈ perthro
BRIGHT STAVE: good luck, good karma, birth/pregnancy, major life altering decisions
MURK STAVE: bad karma, addictions, pessimism, repercussions for your actions
ᛉ algiz
BRIGHT STAVE: represents a shield (spiritual/ancestral/physical), things we hold sacred
MURK STAVE: something is in danger, take stock and look for unseen dangers
ᛊ sowilo
BRIGHT STAVE: health, success, life force, radiance, facilitates positive change
MURK STAVE: arrogance, misuse of power, distorted mindset, approach with balance
ᛏ tiwaz
BRIGHT STAVE: stay on track and stay disciplined, order, righteousness, the god Tyr
MURK STAVE: over-sacrifice, tunnel vision, loss and imbalance, rage and frustration
ᛒ berkano
BRIGHT STAVE: light, renewal after chaos, fertility, birth, love, "feminine" magic, children
MURK STAVE: problems conceiving, negativity/confusion with love, unwillingness to change
ᛖ ehwaz
BRIGHT STAVE: travel, fruitful partnerships, mutual respect, loyalty, sex
MURK STAVE: jealousy, unequal exchange, strife in partnerships, take care of what's important to you
ᛗ mannaz
BRIGHT STAVE: mind and memory, human nature or connection with others, balance between masculine and feminine
MURK STAVE: loneliness, difficulties with intimacy, possibly issues concerning gender (as in personal identity or conflicts with others)
ᛚ laguz
BRIGHT STAVE: success, the primordial waters, creation and fertility, psychic visions and dreams
MURK STAVE: subtle manipulation, hypnosis, paranoia, poor decision making, avoiding responsibilities
ᛝ ingwaz
BRIGHT STAVE: the god Freyr, gathering of loved ones, home and hearth, peace, prosperity, (male) fertility
MURK STAVE: someone unwilling to leave, responsibilities being avoided
ᛞ dagaz
BRIGHT STAVE: dawn, illumination, hope, unifying unlike aspects, joy for life is balanced with responsibilites
MURK STAVE: warns that the truth can be painful
ᛟ othala
BRIGHT STAVE: everything inherited, oaths, revisiting roots, family, ancestors
MURK STAVE: elitism, ethnocentrism, discrimination
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do you have any canonically autistic characters? or other disabilities?
yeah
hahahahahahahahhahaa OK but for those new here yes I do!
In order, below: Mary, Capella, Ollie, and Zapara are autistic. Ollie and Zapara also have ADHD in addition to autism.
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Crowven and Mitzi have ADHD
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In terms of physical disabilities--Capella has a prosthetic hand. Vis is blind. Nana is deaf.
Mary's mother Marina is mute. Rune has prosthetic legs(sometimes) and also uses a wheelchair. Griindel uses a mobility aid.
In my current game project I'm working on, the protagonist Allie is deaf and uses a hearing aid.
I thiiiiiiink that's all I have to share for now? Apologies if I forgot anyone but I'm trying to keep this limited to characters that have appeared in games already!
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