#THE FOUR EMPERORS SAGA

[silvadour]

#One Piece #opgraphics #op spoilers #Final Saga #egghead island #sun god nika #gear 5th #joy boy #Monkey D. Luffy #straw hat pirates #worst generation #four emperors #op marines #Monkey D. Garp #Koby #Rob Lucci #Kizaru #Vegapunk #flame emperor sabo #bartholomew kuma #jewelry bonney #god bless Megumi Ishitani #masami mori #my gif

[laurasoretta]

📘 Reading One Piece, random comments:

I hate how Crocodile and Mihawk are treating Buggy so badly 😠

He's an idiot, but he's my idiot!

He needs to reunite with Shanks and get married - sorry, I mean - get to Laugh Island with him 😭

I'm genuinely happy they both are Emperors at the same time.

#one piece manga #one piece #buggy the clown #buggy #shanks #buggy one piece #shanks one piece #shuggy #egghead arc #egghead #the final saga #the final sea #the new world saga #crocodile #dracule mihawk #the four emperors #cross guild #shanks x buggy

[goodonepiecescreenshots]

#one piece #arc: marineford #edward newgate #marco the phoenix #donquixote doflamingo #jinbei #crocodile #the seven warlords of the sea #portgas d ace #izou #the anime #pre timeskip #saga: summit war #monkey d luffy #whitebeard pirates #good faces #the four emperors of the sea

[danwhobrowses]

So, I have mixed feelings over this. I mean if anyone deserves a break it's Oda but 1 month without One Piece is gonna be so painful XD

Does this mean Wano will end in the next 3 chapters? (since the break starts on the 26th/27th until the 25th July) Feels like there's so much we've yet to cover; Zoro's heritage, Poneglyphs, Kaido and Big Mom, the WG on the outside, shit is still happening!

And then the fact that they say 'final saga'

I mean I know the final saga can still be like 2-10 years of stuff (Yonko saga started in 2015 so we've had it for 7 years, a final saga could easily go bigger) depending on how many arcs are left, but still the feeling is jarring. One Piece is entering its final saga, think about that!

I don't think I've ever mentally prepared for it to end, I don't think I even could.

#one piece #eichiro oda #wano arc #yonko saga #four emperors saga #one piece film red #one piece live action

[kuravix]

One Piece will enter its final saga next month!!!!!

#what do you mean my 10 year fixation can end???? #well the four emperors saga lasted 7 years #final saga will be chunky too #we've got elbaf #whatever's happened to vivi and sabo #blackbeard stuff #the void century??? #lots of stuff to wrap up #unless EVERYTHING happens on elbaf it will take a while

[3starjammies]

Apparently One Piece’s editor said that One Piece will be entering its final saga after Wano. A lot of people seem surprised by this which seems weird to me because it’s been pretty clear during the current saga that we’re approaching the end. But also don’t worry, the current saga has lasted over 250 chapters, and there’s still plenty that needs to be wrapped up. The final saga is gonna last a long time. 

#i wouldnt be surprised if it ends up being the longest saga #but if not im sure itll be second after four emperors saga

[pradnyesh1008]

Embark on a journey to the heart of Veridonia, an empire shrouded in tradition and mystique. The Golden Throne stands as the symbol of power, yet beneath its gilded exterior lies a realm of political intricacies and hidden secrets, waiting to be unveiled. In a world where politics, intrigue, and war are the norm, you must navigate your way through the complex web of alliances and enemies that surround you. This game is for those who love adventure, drama, and intrigue. It is a game where every decision matters and every outcome are different. It is a game where you can shape the fate of an empire and make history.

“Dive into the epic world of ‘The Golden Throne’ with its first book, ‘Crown of Conquest’. A journey you won’t forget!”

In the vast continent of Veridonia, a great empire stands on the brink of uncertainty. Emperor Varian III, the revered ruler who has led his empire with wisdom and strength for decades, finds himself facing a devastating reality.

As his health deteriorates, the absence of a suitable heir threatens to plunge the entire continent into chaos and ignite a destructive war between the kingdoms. Now, facing his own mortality, the emperor grapples with the realization that his thriving nation could crumble without a clear successor.

News of the Emperor’s failing health spreads like wildfire, reigniting ancient rivalries. The various kingdoms, each vying for power and control, sense an opportunity to assert their authority. Fear murmurs within the hearts of the people, and trepidation blankets the land.

Whispers of an impending civil war pervade the corridors of power, and tension begins to mount as rival factions strategize and secretly forge alliances in anticipation of the emperor’s demise. Drawing upon an elite advisory council, composed of trusted ministers, scholars, and military strategists, the emperor endeavours to explore all possible avenues to secure a peaceful transition of power.

Noble houses assert their claims to the throne, while whispers of treachery and deceit echo through the corridors of the imperial palace. A sense of urgency fills the air, as the emperor’s condition deteriorates, and time becomes the most precious commodity.

As the final days of the asserting claims and authority draw near, a solution begins to emerge from the chaos. King Aric, the king in the north, your/MC’s father, emerged victorious, chosen as the heir to the Golden Throne. In this epic tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal, will you succeed in helping your father preserving the legacy of his predecessor, or will Veridonia descend into a dark age of war and destruction? Are you ready to claim your destiny? Will you follow your father’s footsteps and become a worthy successor to the throne? Or will you carve your own path and challenge the established order? The fate of a continent hangs in the balance, and only time will tell. This is the thrilling saga of “Crown of Conquest”.

 A rich and immersive setting inspired by real medieval history, culture, and geography.

 A branching storyline with multiple endings and consequences based on your choices and actions.

 A customizable character with four different personality options and various traits that define your skills and abilities.

 A dynamic stat system that reflects your character’s growth and development throughout the game.

 A diverse cast of characters with their own backgrounds, motivations, and agendas.

 You can befriend, romance, or antagonize them depending on your choices.

 Violence and Gore: The game frequently depicts gory, brutal battles and graphic acts of violence.

 Frightening/Intense Scenes: There are many intense scenes that can be frightening for some readers.

 Graphic Deaths: Characters often meet violent, graphic ends.

 Torture Scenes: There are scenes depicting torture.

 Sexual Content: There will be many scenes with sexual acts.

 Dark Humor: The game contains dark humor, which may be unsettling or offensive to some viewers.

 Sadistic Behavior: Some characters exhibit sadistic behavior which can be disturbing.

 Substance Abuse: Characters are shown consuming alcohol excessively.

Demo:

Forum:

https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-the-golden-throne-60k-words/142838/59

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#if: the golden throne #if wip #if game #choice of games #interactive fiction #wip #interactive novel #demo #choice script #hosted games

[gingersnapwolves]

I finally did it! I got it fucking done! It took me four fucking years but I got it done! The fifth and FINAL installment of The Dragon & Emperor saga, The Dragon's Fate, has been SUBMITTED FOR DISTRIBUTION

coming very very very soon to a virtual bookshelf near you!!!!!!

#here's hoping it doesn't suck lmaooooooooo #writing #personal

[dvlwablu]

A List of Hiromasa's Direct Relatives + Random Facts

Saw some posts wondering about Hiromasa's other family, which prompted me to write this up. Info is taken from documents you can find in publicly accessible archives, albeit only in Japanese.

The Guy Himself 源博雅 - Minamoto no Hiromasa [918 - 980] Rank: Junior fourth rank, lower grade (later third rank) Position(s): Captain of the Right Division of Middle Palace Guards (右兵衛督) Middle Captain of the Right Division of Inner Palace Guards (右近衛中將) Ancillary Master of the Empress Dowager's Household (皇太后宮権大夫) When he was 17, he was removed from royal succession and bestowed the title Minamoto Ason*. Apart from the flute, he was also skilled with the biwa, koto and hichiriki. There are numerous stories about him and his incredible musical skill, which I will hopefully cover in a separate post some day. Maybe. He is also known as Hakuga no Sanmi (博雅三位) in reference to his final rank and Lord Long Autumn (長秋卿) in reference to his final position (the Chinese name for the Empress Dowager's household is "Long Autumn") *The Japanese term for this process is shinsekikouka (臣籍降下) This was done because emperors often had many children and under the Ritsuryo legal system, royalty had to be given a certain income, so ennoblement was a way of saving money. The first title of Minamoto Ason was given by Emperor Saga, who had 49 children.

Grandfather 醍醐天皇 - Emperor Daigo [884 - 930] Was emperor from 897 to 930. He actually abdicated the throne after falling ill in 930 and became a monk shortly before he died. He had 36 children across 21 different consorts.

Father 克明親王 - Prince Yoshiakira/Katsuakira [903 - 927] The first son and crown prince of Emperor Daigo. Hiromasa would have been 9 years old when he died.

Mother 藤原時平の娘 - Daughter of Fujiwara no Tokihira Fujiwara no Tokihira was the Minister of the Left (左大臣) for Emperor Daigo. Women often did not have their names recorded, instead being referred to by the title of their fathers or by their sons (e.g Murasaki Shikibu, with her father having a position in the Shikibu-sho (Ministry of Ceremonial Affairs) and Mother of Michizane, the author of Kagero nikki.)

Siblings Most of the info here is from the Honcho Koin Jounroku (本朝皇胤紹運録) (go to page 53) 源正雅 - Minamoto no Tadamasa (younger brother) Rank: Junior fourth rank official, lower grade Position(s): Ancillary Provincial Governor of Tosa Province (土佐権守) Tosa Province is now known today as Kochi Prefecture. 源清雅 - Minamoto no Kiyomasa (younger brother) Rank: Junior fourth rank official, lower grade Position(s): Chamberlain in the Ministry of Central Affairs (侍従) It's unclear whether Tadamasa was older than Kiyomasa or the other way round. 源助雅 - Minamoto no Sukemasa (younger brother) Rank: Junior fourth rank official, lower grade. Position(s): Master of the Western Offices (右京大夫) A lot of websites I've checked claim that Hiromasa also had a sister by the name of Kenshi (妍子女王), but I cannot for the life of me find and actual source for this claim. If you have any info, please tell me!

Children According to the Dai Nihon Shiryo, Hiromasa had four sons. 源信貞 - Minamoto no Nobusada Rank: Junior fifth rank, higher grade Position(s): Lieutenant of the Left Division of Middle Palace Guards (左兵衛尉) A flute player, like his father. He appears briefly in the Kaichikusho, a book on flute music written by musician Oga no Koresue. (go to page 20) 源信明 - Minamoto no Nobuakira Rank: Junior fifth rank, higher grade Position(s): Treasury Senior Assistant Minister (大蔵大輔) Also a known talented biwa player, like his father. 源信義 - Minamoto no Nobuyoshi Rank: Junior fifth rank official, higher grade Position(s): Chief Pharmacist (典薬頭) Chief Court Musician (雅楽頭) Once again taking after his father, being an excellent biwa and flute player. He is the author of the Shinkasho (神歌抄), the oldest surviving manuscript of kagura music. He and his older brother Nobuakira were known for playing music together. 源至光 - Minamoto no Yukimitsu Rank: Junior fifth rank official, lower grade Position(s): Provincial Governor of Hoki Province (伯耆守) Hoki Province is now known today as the western half of Tottori Prefecture. Couldn't find any info on him being a musician, but knowing his family, it wouldn't be out of the question.

#minamoto no hiromasa #heian period #general disclaimer that many of these documents are recounts so we can never be too sure #we're talking century old copies of documents that are centuries older than that #also there are SO MANY POSITIONS IN THE RITSURYO SYSTEM #i've translated them in this case but in many situations you'll probably see them just left in japanese (e.g. sadaijin=minister of the left #ALSO ALSO while i have listed the roles i do not actually understand what they all entail #feel free to correct me on anything because i am not in fact fluent in old japanese #i'm just very persistent

[zeravmeta]

this is the funniest possible combination of people they could have done. This is absolutely the next greatest blockbuster hit organized by Lava and Nian after four nights of coffee induced productivity mania after listening to some Crimson Troupe tunes sung personally by Phantom and drinking Closures own specially made cocktail combined from all the things Kal'tsit injected herself with for a 40 hour continuous string of operations to keep herself functional. Hibiscus walked into the room after they released this poster and saw Lava biting into a brick of Pure Sugar Lump and swallow without even blinking and decided to seal off the rooms lest the insanity reach the outdoors

like Mr Nothing on his own is already superb to pair with another character given his Ultra Instinct style powerlevel hidden behind a guy trying to pass himself of as a dude called Norm L. Manne but then you have Saga who is quite literally one of the Dogs Of All Time who everyone needs to get a load of so she will believe Mr Nothing with a genuine honesty and earnestness that he is entirely unprepared for because he's used to most people thinking hes shady so he will now loudly and proudly showcase his full martial arts prowess alongside another martial arts master. And Saga herself is also great because she follows the ancient technique of Dog practiced only by Ceobe and uncounterable by even the most ancient Feranmut so when Mr Nothing insists that they cannot handle an enemy before them he'll have to sit his ass down and watch as she circle forward autocancels five bar meter ultracombo killimanjaros whatever hegemonic husk of a boss monster was sicked onto them by only the most corrupt and devious of Arts as she turns and says "see what was so hard"

and then Jaye is added to the mix.

And suddenly the two man dynamic becomes a perfect chaotic storm where Jaye, just like Mr Nothing, insists he's just a normal merchant, but unlike Mr Nothing he genuinely means it, entirely unaware that he's casting fucking Judgment Cut on everything that crosses his path. Jaye, with the most serious face ever born from countless hard days of customer service, will insist that what he's doing isn't special as he matches an Emperor's Blade blow for blow. The Emperor's Blade, never having been pushed to such a limit, will give himself into the demonic shards powers and turn into a full on Demon, this newly birthed creation immediately entering the second stage of life (known as death) as Jaye did not finish his attack animation and sashimi'd the demonic entity into a paste so fine it isn't cursing the land around it. And after witnessing such an incredible display, Saga will turn to Mr Nothing and go "See? it's nothing special"

So Mr Nothing, Saga, and Jaye walk into a bar, and all of Terra past and present knew this could not end well.

this trio will be the latest upcoming new buddy cop movie where they have to trace a missing shipment of finball meat. This of course will inevitably lead to a battle against two Gods hailing from Rim Billton with the thickest Aussie accents imaginable, a new Seaborn invasion featuring Corrupted Gladiia, the return of the Sargonian Rangers decked out in new sentai outfits, the full on revival of the Witch King, a Mecha Godzilla type entity made by Rhine Labs, the first ever Kazimierz Major winner on par with Nearl, and a surprise twist featuring a previously thought to be dead character

This movie will be so legendary that Whisperains continuous bouts of amnesia will stop. Full On Stop. because she will always remember this movie

#zerav meme #arknights #what a fucking killer combo #the only possible funniest additions to this could be mudrock and pudding #W is a recurring sentai antagonist who blows up but never dies #btw the dead character is beagle #YKNOW. i dont actually know how fully convinced i am if beagles dead #like legit i think theyre doing a bait and switch here #like how bagpipe foreshadowed ch9 #i think we'll only know concretely in a bolivar event but until then lol

[sleepyfan-blog]

Author's note: part 3 of Cedric's saga. Prev. Next.

tagged: @egrets-not-regrets

warnings: character death, graphic wound descriptions, canon-typical violence

Summary: Rescuing Civilians doesn't always go well.

Cedric loses a civilian patient, despite his best efforts ):

“Soooo, do you think that we will be able to find something interesting on this mission?” Dessias asked as a small lifted the corners of his lips up a little.

Rodron shrugged before he answered “ Who knows? Last couple of missions, we were stuck on the black lines doing clean up. Fuck, I hope that we are able to get some actually interesting combat in this time.”

Angrald rolled his eyes and pointed out “None of us have yet to earn our armor, Although from what I heard if we survive these next few battles, I think we may earn them soon. We've got to prove ourselves to our older brothers.”

“I know that, Angi… I hope to be able to continue to impress Brother Imeldis.” Dessias sighed, fidgeting a little with the butt of his bolter. 

Cedric gently bumped his shoulder into his red-headed brother “You're consistently the best shot in our Aspirant squad, and you're able to pin all but Sevros and Dovo on the mats four out of five times in spars.”

Sevros - who had been dozing a little, looked over at the three of them and asked through a stretch-and-yawn "What's going on? I'm pretty sure that I heard my name."

"Angi's feeling a little uncertain." Dessias responded promptly, dodging Angrald's half-hearted swat. "What? It's true, though I don't know why. You're an excellent, dutiful brother."

Sevros hummed again and reached over to Angrald, putting him into a headlock, ruffling the shorter Astartes-aspirant's buzz-cut hair with a grin "Have faith in yourself, little brother! The rest of us do."

Angrald grumbled wordlessly as he tried to escape the choke-hold "Hey! You're what, three months older than I am, at most? That doesn't really count! And you all are right. I was just having a... A moment of uncertainty is all."

"We are in training, and so far have proven ourselves to our older brothers." Dovo pointed out "I may be the sergeant of the squad, but you're our best tactician, Angrald. I know that Dessias, Sevros and I wouldn't be in this pod, had you not spotted the psyker-bomb that the knife-ears left for some unfortunate soul to stumble into and get killed by. You were also the one who disarmed it safely."

Angrald nods, a small smile having lifted the corners of his lips a little "... True enough."

Dovo nods, before looking out the small window that was placed in the drop pod, squinting through the thick, frosted-over glass "We're going to make planetfall soon. In the name of the name of the god-emperor, we will reclaim this world from the knife-ears and the green-skins!"

Cedric, along with the rest of the squad shouted in response, eager to join in the battle "IN THE NAME OF THE GOD-EMPEROR, WE WILL RECLAIM THIS WORLD!"

~

The days and nights blended one into the next. Shoot at anything that wasn't a brother. Dodge return fire. Check to make sure that none of his brothers had gotten shot. Sprint to the next bit of cover while the others provided suppressing fire. Check through a burned and blasted out civilian village for any survivors. 

Give a quick prayer that the dead he finds have already returned to the side of the God-emperor and bask in his light. Double check each room of the small houses and apartment buildings. 

Set on fire any heretical messages or altars.

Rinse and repeat until this particular village was cleared, before moving onto the next, while trying to kill as many orcs and drukhari as possible. 

Over and over again. 

"Are there any Imperial Citizens trapped in this house? Please call out or make noise if you are alive." Dessias called out, just loud enough to carry throughout the small house the six of them had shoved their way into. The door had been barricaded with a bunch of furniture, and bore recent signs of life, so there was a possibility that someone was actually still here, taking shelter.

Or it was a Drukhari trap, or some tiny green skins were cowardly trying to hide from the righteous extermination they faced for daring to oppose the will of the god-emperor.

"H-Hello? Are... Are we rescued, finally? Praise be the god-emperor! We are in the basement, the door is hidden by a large rug. Please come help us, my father got shot by one of the invaders while trying to get food and he's not doing well." A young voice called out from beneath the stairs.

Rodron immediately started to head for the only rug in the room, but Dovo held up a hand, shaking his head silently, before hand-signing to the group [Check for traps]

Dessias, Angrald and Sevros silently signed back in understanding and began to check for any traps - while it was possible that these were truly civilians, this could easily be a knife-eared trap... And even if they were civilians it could be a trap anyways. The new scars on Rodron's arms were a testament to the cruel genius of the knife-ears.

Still, there was no need to worry potential civilians who needed evacuation - nor, conversely, was Cedric going to let the possible knife-ears be tipped off to them being wise to such a trap. "We are coming to rescue you, yes. You said that your father is injured? I am an Apothecary..." This world was one of the less advanced worlds, what was another word for Apothecary in such worlds? Oh, right! "A healer. Do you know where your father was shot? Are you hurt or sick? What's your name? I'm Cedric."

"It's an honor to meet you, Healer Cedric. I'm Lilliius. I'm seven and my papa is currently sleeping. He's got a really nasty burn on his chest, and cuts along his arms. I tried to help papa as best I could, but..." Lillius explained, their voice wavering a little in distress.

"There's only so much you can do to help your papa in the basement. Well, my brothers are coming to help you and your papa out of the basement. We're just making sure it's safe to do so." Cedric explained with a small smile. Dessias, ANgrald and Sevros signed [All clear.]

Dovo nodded and signed back [Good. Sevros, open the door. Angrald and Dessias on watch for trouble.]

The trio of young Astartes nodded, and Sevros reached for the rug, as Angrald and Dessias moved to cover him, bolters drawn and at the ready, just in case this was a foul xenos trap of some kind.

The rug was swiftly removed and Sevros pulled the metal hatch over to one side before setting it down. 

A young baseline human who appeared to be around ten years old peered up at them, blinking from the ambient light in the room. They bowed and said "Thank you very much for coming to rescue me and my papa, lord astartes!" 

Sevros knelt down and offered a hand to the child, ordering with a gruff "C'mere young one. Are you hurt anywhere? Cedric here's our Healer, and he's very good at it."

Lillius shook their head "I'm not hurt sir... Though I am kind of hungry. We've been running low on emergency supplies and papa says that we can only eat one ration bar per day, to keep the food lasting longer."

"That's a smart thing to do, but we do have some extra rations. Here you go, kid." Sevros responded, as he stood up with the young child in his arms, pulling a ration bar from his pack and handing it to the young one, taking several steps backwards so that Angrald and Dessias could do a check of the basement for any traps or shenanigans before Cedric went down and checked on the injured baseline human. 

After a brief but thorough check, Dessias gave Cedric a silent all-clear signal, and the young apothecary went to check on his patient.

~

The baseline human appeared to be middle aged - a little bit of grey in his hair. His breathing was even and shallow, but Angrald and Dessias moving around - along with his child speaking - had woken the man. His eyes were glassy and Cedric noted that he had a low-level fever.

"Hello, I am a Healer of the black templars. Where are you injured?" Cedric greeted, pitching his voice low, so as to not attract the attention of the child - Sevros and Rodron were doing a pretty good job of keeping the kid distracted. 

"They shot me in the gut, my lord, and stabbed me with knives. I played dead after they stabbed me, and the knife-ears eventually left me alone." The baseline human answered, voice also low. He pulled up his tunic, revealing a large, circular and infected wound. The energy-weapons that the knife-ears favored tended to leave cauterized burns that were equal parts blessing and curse to treat - especially after being neglected like this. Cedric could smell the necrotic flesh "I'm not sure it's a good thing that I can't feel the gut injury. My leg stopped hurting from where I was stabbed yesterday, and I'm... So cold." He pulled up his pants legs, revealing crusted-over bandages.

 Cedric warned his patient "I'm going to need to remove these bandages to see the wounds beneath. It's likely that the scabs have adhered to the underside of the bandages and you're going to bleed again. I will staunch the blood as best as I can."

"I understand, my lord." The human responded, gritting his teeth. He let out a low sound of pain and flinched as Cedric swiftly removed the bandages and revealed - 

Infected stab wounds. Blood began to ooze out of the center of the wounds, mixed with yellow-white puss that smelled absolutely foul.

Cedric could see bone in the deepest part of the penetrating wound, and the red, puffy infected flesh surrounding them was warm to the touch. He could also see something *wriggling* in the infected flesh and suppressed a gag. Several something wriggling. "Did you wash the wounds with water when you took cover?" On worlds like this, unless the water was boiled and the steam caught and collected, the water couldn't always be counted to be clean enough to be used on wounds. He could also see rashes radiating around the man's legs, originating around the stab wounds. He could trace the other's veins from the vivid marks on his body. 

"I did, my lord. It wasn't much, but it was what I could do. I've also been keeping pressure on the knife wounds with bandages." The baseline human responded through gritted teeth. "I... Figured it didn't look good. So, how do I look, my lord?"

Cedric hesitated for a moment. With weeks of treatment in a proper hospital, there was a good chance this baseline human would recover well.... But on a feudal world, being actively invaded by both greenskins and knife-ears? Considering the fact that the man had *maggots* festering in his stab wounds, and was quite probably septic? His chances... Weren't great. 

The baseline human chuckled wryly, patting one of his shoulders "I know that look. I've seen it before on other healers' faces. I proudly served in the local militia until age forced me to retire, have a child for the good of the community. Promise me you'll do your best to get my child to safety, aye? I've still got my old lasgun. I've heard greenskin patrols coming into this village to loot things occasionally. I'll draw them off while you get Lillius to safety."

"... I could amputate your legs and give you make-shift prosthetics. I can pack the gut wound and patch you up enough to be able to move without aggravating your wounds too much." Cedric offered, though part of him knew what the baseline human was suggesting was for the best. Even on prosthetics, he would slow them down dangerously.

The other's eyes softened a little, and one overly warm hand came up to gently pat his cheek "Oh, you're a good lad, my lord.  But I can feel the fever eating away at my mind, and I'm pretty sure that the knife-eared bastards put something on their blades as I've been hallucinating off and on for the past several days. All I ask is to be able to say goodbye to my child. I'll tell him that I'm going to be clearing a path."

"... If you are certain." Cedric responded, the bitter taste of defeat in his mouth. He briefly glanced at his brothers - most of whom were gathered around the child. Their enhanced senses would allow them to follow the conversation, and from the set of Dovo's shoulders, he knew what the sergeant of their squad had already decided. "Then I will not stop you. Your bravery does you credit."

"Bah, I'm being selfish. I want my child to survive, and they're much more likely to survive with you lads, then if they stay with me." He responded with a shrug. 

Cedric re-bound the man's injuries with fresh bandages, and helped him up to his feet.

Dessias set Lillius down, who immediately rushed over to their papa, hugging him tightly "So are you ready to go, dad?" They asked, a bright and hopeful grin appearing on their face "Lord Dessias was telling me all about how his older brothers have secured a base three days' run from here! We're saved."

"I've gotta help them keep the xenos from finding the base, kiddo. Their healer patched me up real well. You listen to the lords, alright? I'm going to be hunting xenos, to help protect you, and avenge your mama." The man explained, gently ruffling Lillius' hair. "Promise me you'll do what they say?"

"I...I... But papa, can't the lords astartes drive away the xenos? Why do you have to fight?" Lillius asked, tears beginning to fall down their face, clinging tighter to their parent.

"They've gotta protect you, and other civilians they come across during their rescue.  I volunteered to do this. Come now, no more tears. I'll see you again, I promise." The man soothed, pressing a paternal kiss to the top of the crying child's forehead.

Sevros came forward, kneeling down and carefully pulling the weeping child away from their parent "Come with us, young one. Your father needs to do his duty. For you. For the god-emperor."

Lillius wailed, kicking and flailing ineffectually in the young astartes' arms "NO! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO SAVE US! WHY DOES PAPA  HAVE TO FIGHT? I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! I-"

To prevent the child from harming themself, or potentially attracting the wrong sort of attention, Cedric quickly injected the young one with a sedative that would keep them asleep for several hours, though there was a yawning pit of emotions that threatened to swallow him whole if he let it. 

Dovo ordered "We need to get moving... Thank you for your service, sir. May the god-emperor bless your shots."

"And may he bless yours." The baseline human responded with a nod and a grim smile, carefully telegraphing his movements over to the lasgun laying on an upper shelf in the basement. "I'll leave first, and draw the attention of any xenos who might be looking for trouble." With that, he left on shaking legs.

That was the last time that Cedric or his brothers ever saw that particular human.

#cw character death #cw child character death #cw war #black templars #black templar oc #oc: cedric #oc: dessias #oc: dovo #oc: Angrald #oc: sevros #oc: rodron #warhammer 40k #my writing #cw wounds #cw violence #cw infected wounds

[laurasoretta]

Big Mom distroying an entire archipelago because she could not eat the wedding cake is me when someone promises me a pizza and then ends up taking something else...

#one piece manga #one piece #whole cake island #whole cake arc #whole cake island saga #op big mom #big mom #four emperors #charlotte linlin #totto land

[goodonepiecescreenshots]

#one piece #arc: marineford #portgas d ace #edward newgate #oh lord he angy #the four emperors of the sea #the big sad #the anime #pre timeskip #saga: summit war #oars junior

[racefortheironthrone]

Leaving aside the controversy around the actor, is centering the latest Phase around Kang a mistake, in your opinion? It feels that way to me given the limitations in the literary conception of the character and them appropriating Dr. Doom's signature story event, Secret Wars, for Kang. Given the current downturn in the MCU, what Esquire called its "flop era" (relatively speaking) I kind of feel Kang was a mistake.

No, I don't think it's a mistake.

It is indisputable that Doom is better than Kang, but Kang is one of the Avengers' recurring big bads (albeit one of the more confusing ones) who could pull off a multi-movie arc. Moreover, given that the next big thing for the MCU is making the Fantastic Four work, having the big bad be related to Reed Richards is a smart move. (I also think you don't want to rush into Doom if you're introducing the Fantastic Four, because we've been down that road twice and it was a disaster both times. You need to take time to set him up, show him working in the background, have him fence with the FF but get away, etc. before you really pull out the stops and go for the gusto.)

I also don't see that they're particularly appropriating Doom's schtick - the current Saga is themed around the Multiverse (not that they've pulled that off particularly well in the movies - the shows are a different matter), the next Avengers movie is called "Kang Dynasty" which is a classic Busiek Avengers saga...

(Also, Doom's signature story event is Triumph and Torment, with Emperor Doom at #2. No shade to Hickman, but there's no shame in writing the third-best Doom story of all time.)

With the Majors scandal and the writers' strike, I think all of these plans are in a state of extreme flux anyway, so who knows which way the MCU is actually going to go. Will the Multiverse Saga end in a film called Avengers: Secret War(s)? Probably. Will that involve Kang or Doom? We don't know yet.

Finally, I don't think the MCU is in a "flop era." Some of the films have been better than others, but that's been true of the MCU from the beginning and the whole way through.

#mcu #mcu meta #marvel #marvel meta #kang

[lierrelearns]

I'm not sure that my photos really convey how gorgeous the grounds of Gioji temple really are.

嵯峨菊は、肥後菊、江戸菊などとともに日本を代表する古典菊の一つで嵯峨天皇の御代、大覚寺大沢池の菊ヶ島に自生していた野菊を、永年にわたって洗練したものです。 一鉢に三本立てで高さは約ニメートル、上から三輪、五輪、七輪の[七五三]の形とされ、[天・地・人]の格を有します。 葉は上から淡緑、中段には緑、下段は紅葉した黄色と春夏秋冬を表し、花弁は平弁で五十四弁、長さ約十センチが理想とされます。花色は[御所の雪(白)]　[御所の秋(黄)]　[御所の綿(朱)]　[御所の春(桃色)]などの単色が多く、あまり混色しません。 四色に咲き誇る可憐な花に、深まりゆく秋を大いに、堪能してください。

Vocab 嵯峨菊 (さがぎく) Saga Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum grandiflora var. Saga) 肥後菊 (ひごぎく) Higo Chrysanthemum 江戸菊 (えどぎく) Edo Chrysanthemum 古典菊 (こてんぎく) classical chrysanthemums 嵯峨天皇 (さがてんのう) Emperor Saga (10/3/786-8/4/842, 52nd emperor of Japan 809-823) 御代 (みよ) (imperial) reign, period 大覚寺 (だいかくじ) Daikaku-ji 大沢池 (おおさわいけ) Ōsawa Pond (artificial pond from Heian period) 菊ヶ島 （きくがしま）lit. Chrysanthemum island 自生 (じせい) growing wild (naturally), native 野菊 (のぎく) wild chrysanthemum 永年 (えいねん) long time, many years 洗練 (せんれん) polish, refinement 鉢 (はち) flowerpot 七五三 (しちごさん) Shichi-Go-San Festival; lucky numbers 天地人 (てんちじん) heaven, earth, and man 有する (ゆうする) to have, possess, own, be endowed with 淡緑 (たんりょく) light green 緑 (みどり) 紅葉 (こうよう) fall colors 春夏秋冬 (しゅんかしゅうとう) the four seasons 花弁 (はなびら) flower petal 弁 (べん) petal 御所 (ごしょ) imperial palace 朱 (あけ) scarlet, red 単色 (たんしょく) single color, monochrome 混色 (こんしょく) mixed color, compound color 咲き誇る (さきほこる) to be in full bloom 可憐 (かれん) sweet, touchingly lovely 深まる (ふかまる) to deepen (intransitive) 堪能 (たんのう) enjoying, satisfaction

#日本語 #Japanese vocabulary #Japanese language #Japanese langblr #Japanese history #chrysanthemums #日本 #京都 #日本歴史 #菊 #Kyoto

[fallensnowfan]

Found a really cool and impressive stats post about character appearances by page, not panel, count through out all of the series.

Okiku is 26th overall, appearing on 307 pages. With Kin, Momo, and Kaido being the only Wano characters who surpass her in terms of page count.

She's 20th within just the New World chapters, 17th within the Four Emperors saga(Zou-Wano.)

And finally, during Wano itself our lovely flowery samurai places 5th in the arc with 307 pages, the 4 above her being Luffy in 1st with 730 pages, Zoro 2nd with 424, Kaido 3rd with 417, and Kin 4th with 344. Love seeing her place so high. Her & the Scabbards, Momo, and Tama really are the heart of the arc and it's great seeing that reflected by the amount of focus Oda gives them. Perhaps Hiyori and Toko count too. Especially with the Kozuki Clan being given the SHs flag at the end of the arc, and Luffy promising Tama he'll take her to sea when she's older.

Apart from Kaido, Kin, and Okiku, the only other non-SH characters who have broken the top five, within individual New World arcs, are Law and Doffy during Dressrosa, and Big Mom during Whole Cake. Very solid line up of characters to define the story during the New World, counting Momo too.

#one piece #straw hat pirates #kin'emon #okiku #kozuki momonosuke #otama #otoko #trafalgar law #big mom #kaido #doffy