#alleilyn willowwing

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Im working on a redraw of Alleilyn Willowwing... I cant quite get the torso perspective right though.

#eso #tes oc #oc: alleilyn willowwing #wip: a healers lament #digital art #if anyone has any art tips for torso send them my way?

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Writeblr (re)introduction

Hello! My name's Mara. I've been a part of writeblr on & off for the past few years, but I'd like to be more active with the community by dipping my toes back in, starting with a (hopefully) quick reintroduction post.

Edit: this has turned out a bit long, so I'll add a read more link after the "What I write".

About Me:

I'm 21 years old, bisexual, and my pronouns are she/her.

I'm from the Pacific NW of the US.

My ao3: Maralee.

Other than writing, I like playing video games, dabbling in landscape photography, crocheting, and spending a fair amount of time on tumblr.

I also have a site for my photography. If you'd like to browse or buy, check out my portfolio, or you can pop by my ko-fi.

I'm an Independent Consultant for Scentsy. My site is here, or you can click the link in my bio if you're interested. I'll occasionally post about current bundles/ specials, but it won't dominate my blog.

While I'm not currently in college, I wouldn't mind studying archaeology or anthropology; I love learning about ancient civilizations, and their cultures. It really gets you thinking about your life on earth, and what future historians might find.

Little bit of a disclaimer: while this blog started out as a writeblr, it's also a blog for various fandom-related posts, as well as writing resources and advice.

Open to tag and ask games!

What I Write:

My favorite genre, by far, is fantasy. Give me dragons, magic, elves, and epic battles—there's a good chance it'll be a favorite read. I also enjoy science fiction, romance, adventure, and mystery.

I tend to write what I read, so most of what I write is high fantasy or urban fantasy; though I do add elements from other genres, like romance, mystery, action, etc.

Common tropes I tend to lean toward: enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, mutual pining, coming of age. (Not necessarily in that order.)

I write both original fiction and fan fiction.

Current Works

Original:

The Guiding Star. Intergalactic mercenary Halley Gould is hired to protect the LSS, a lighthouse space station from pirates. Sci-fi short story. WIP page. Second Draft.

Descendant. Eirian, a mage in an anti-magic land, is framed for murder and must prove her innocence by rooting out a deep and far-reaching conspiracy. High fantasy short story. WIP page. First Draft.

Kosma. 19-year-old superpowered Evie Sharp discovers a company named Psibernetics is secretly developing weapons. Fantasy novel. WIP Page. First Draft.

Fanfiction:

A Healer's Lament. Alleilyn Willowwing fights against the forces of Molag Bal, making new friends and allies—and facing old foes. ESO fic. In est. 3rd draft, but you can read it on ao3. [wip page coming soon]

Forged in Fire. Artemis Oakenfire discovers she is the Last Dragonborn, but she has other foes to face—such as the assassins who killed her mother. Skyrim fic. Currently, in brainstorm << current details may be revised. [wip page coming soon].

[Untitled]. Imyili Ulvvas, an aspiring mage, plans to study at the College of Winterhold; unfortunately, with the return of dragons and a fool-hardy, adventure-hungry new friend, that will have to wait. Skyrim fic. Currently in brainstorming/ early concept stage. [wip page coming soon.]

I also have completed one-shots in different fandoms:

BBCs Merlin: To Fall, To Rise // By the Assassin's Blade // Of Servants and Secrets // All in a Day's Work

The Witcher (Netflix): The Only Exception

PJO: Encounter

On the Backburner:

WIPs/ works that aren't my current focus.

Descendant // Kosma // Forged in Fire // A Healer's Lament

Future Project Ideas:

One-shot and WIP concepts which are in consideration.

BBC Merlin: Where the Tides of Change Begin // Right Before Your Eyes // The Last Dragonlord

Smallville: Hits You Softly // Be My Memory // One of Them

#writeblr #writeblr intro #about me #WIPs

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WIP Wednesday

About a week later, but thank you @curiousartemis for tagging me!

Here's an excerpt from my eso fic, renamed When Darkness Falls:

"So, were you the one who found me?" I ask as he leads me through the ruins of Eagles Strand.

"Yes. This one found you floating amidst the debris."

I note that he omits the part where I fell out of the sky. A good move, since everyone here are still recovering from a hurricane, and they don't need another panic.

"Thank you," I say, trailing off as I realize he hadn't introduced himself to me.

"Razum-dar," He offers over his shoulder.

I'll tag @daedriclorde, @londonspidey, @maxgraybooks, and anyone else who wants to do this!

#writing #wip wednesday #wip: when darkness falls #alleilyn willowwing #oc: alleilyn willowwing #i renamed her lol

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WIP Wednesday

...Almost Thursday, but still made it for WIP Wednesday! Thank you for tagging me @curiousartemis!

A snippet from my current focus, When Darkness Falls, ft. Cave exploring:

I head deeper in the cave. I'd use a spell, but it's already lit by the odd bunches of candles scattered all around. More chilling, though, are the bones--a stark reminder that I might not be alone in this cave.

Something skitters past my feet.

I shriek, striking wildly with my restoration staff; a beam of bright red light revealing...a spider.

I heave a sigh of relief, then continue on.

"Gelin?" I call out again. "I'm here to help!"

It's not a good idea to make a lot of noise in a dark cave that has lots of bones. An obvious statement, but I don't fully think about it until a moment later.

A giant snake, lounging amidst piles of bones and pools of salt water. Unfortunately, it notices me as I notice it.

"Um...Nice snake?" I try half-heartedly, backtracking as slowly as I can.

It was not a nice snake.

I never really know who to tag for these posts, but I'll tag @stardust-crow, @renee-writer, @monstrouswrites, @kessler-writes, and whoever else wants to do it!

#wip wednesday #wip: when darkness falls #alleilyn willowwing #bone tw #it's not really a big thing in my writing except for this part #but i'll add the tag so I don't make anyone queasy or anything #i'm still getting used to the present-tense tho #I'll at least stick with it for this draft

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About: Alleilyn Willowwing

Tagged by @curiousartemis for this a few days ago, but getting around to it now lol. So cool to learn some more about Imi!

And now, a good character page for Alleilyn! Adding a Read More cause it’ll probably be lengthy.

Name: Alleilyn Willowwing

Alias: Leilie. It’s a penname she uses when she writes to Ayrenn (who has her own alias). Their letters are mostly personal, but it’s a precaution incase their letters fall into the wrong hands. Ayrenn is a Queen, after all. (Lore wise, I think Bosmeri use a special type of paper called vellum, if they write at all, with a special type of ink. So I might find a work around with magic.)

Gender: Female.

Age: 24.

Species: Bosmer (Wood Elf)

Zodiac:  aquarius / aries / cancer / capricorn / gemini / leo / libra / pisces / sagittarius / scorpio / taurus / virgo / unknown

Abilities/ Talents: Alleilyn is skilled in alchemy, restoration, and is well-learned in her knowledge of anatomy. She’s also worked closely with the Vinedusk Rangers, so on top of field medicine, Alleilyn has also been a scout, and can track/ hunt with a bow fairly well. Finally, Alleilyn is also a skilled necromancer, but she isn’t particularly proud of it; as she recovers her memories, she slowly pieces together how and why she has this skill in the first place. (I saw a writing prompt once about how healing and necromancy are similar, and I thought it would add an interesting layer to her character & story.)

~ Personal ~

Alignment: lawful / neutral / chaotic / good / neutral / evil / true

Religion: Alleilyn follows Yfrre. (My knowledge of tes universe religions isn’t that great tbh)

Sins: Envy / Greed / Gluttony / Lust / Pride / Sloth / Wrath

Virtues: Charity / Chasity / Diligence / Humility / Justice / Kindness / Patience

Language(s): The common tongue of Tamriel, and Bosmeri, though I’m not sure if the Bosmer officially have their own language.

Family: Alleilyn was close with her mother and her sister, Nivaia, but she never really knew her father, as he died when she was young. Her mother, since she raised them both on her own, doted on them and saw to their education and skills, so they could be independent. Nivaia (28) joined the Vinedusk Rangers, and helped against the Blacksap rebellion, but she died in the battle of Cormount. (Does backstory count as spoilers when Alleilyn is recovering memories in story?) Although she was never quite the same after Nivaia died, Alleilyn still remained close with her mother until she was sent, unwillingly, to Coldharbour.

Friends: Alleilyn has always preferred a good book to socializing, but she did make lasting friendships when she studied and practiced with the Mages Guild and the rangers. There was never any time, or will, for friendships while she was in Coldharbour; so even after her escape, she initially thinks of Lyris and the Prophet as tentative allies. She doesn’t know what to make of Razum-dar either, but after awhile, he starts to grow on her.

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual / Bi-Pansexual / Homosexual / Demisexual / Asexual / Unsure / Other

Relationship Status: Single / Dating / Married / Widowed / Open relationship / Divorced / Not ready for dating / It’s complicated (with the planemeld and getting her soul back, it’s the last thing on her mind. Of course, life doesn’t always take intentions into account... 😏)

Libido: Sex god / Very High / High / Average / Low / Very low / Non-existent

In unofficial lore, or so I’ve read, Bosmer have the highest sex drive of all the races 😂 so that’ll be fun once I get to Romance (within reason).

~ Physical ~

Build: Twig / Bony / Slender / Average / Athletic / Curvy / Chubby / Obese

Hair: White / Blonde / Brunette / Red / Black / Other - caramel brown/ blonde

Eyes: Brown / Blue-gray / Green / Black / Other

Skin: Pale / Fair / Olive / Light Brown / Brown / Very Brown / Other

Height: 5′2

Weight: 110

Scars: Knife wound above heart, whipping wounds on her back.

Facial Features: She has an almost gaunt, but youthful heart-shaped face with wide eyes, green as the deep woods, sharp eyebrows, an upturned nose, and full lips. Freckles are scattered over her cheeks and nose.

Hair Style: Alleilyn usually wears her hair in a braid or updo when she’s traveling, doing missions on behalf of Ayrenn, or working with patients/ alchemy. When she isn’t busy, or is doing light work, she’ll keep her hair down. If she’s roped into a formal/ political event, Alleilyn will wear a more ornate style, with complex braids or buns.

Tattoo(s): None. She might consider one though, depending on what it is or why she would get it.

~ Choose ~

Dogs or cats? I’m not sure she’d get a house cat, but I can totally see her with a senche cub. Undecided on how she’ll get one though—as a gift from Ayrenn, or maybe she rescues one in the wild.

Birds or nugs? I’ll be honest, I have no idea what nugs are.

Snakes or spiders? She’s not afraid of snakes exactly, but she’s not fond snakes after dealing with the Maomer.

Red or blue? 

Yellow or green? (She doesn’t have any particular favorite colors, so I’ll assume these are for aesthetic)

Black or white? 🤷‍♂️

Coffee or tea? I’m not exactly sure how it fits into the Green Pact, if they can, but Alleilyn buys teas from merchants that come from outside Valenwood. She tries not to make it obvious though, when around other Wood Elves.

Ice cream or cake? Alleilyn enjoys her treats when she can.

Fruits or vegetables? She follows the Green Pact pretty strictly, so her diet is mostly meats, nuts and dairy.

Sandwich or soup?

Magic or melee? Alleilyn isn’t much of a fighter, but she will fall back on conjuration magic in desperate situations.

Sword or bow? If she must use a weapon, and not a staff, Alleilyn will use a bow. She hunted frequently with Nivaia and the other rangers, so she has an accurate aim.

Summer or winter? Alleilyn is used to the heat and humidity of Valenwood, even if she doesn’t remember it right away.

Spring or autumn? Alleilyn has learned to be appreciative of life, especially in the jungle, which is rife with it everywhere. Spring is a time of rebirth, but autumn is the time before winter—or hardship—which is equally necessary in life.

The Past or The Future? Ironically enough, despite having little to no memories before the prisons and misery of Coldharbour, Alleilyn feels almost trapped by the past. She doesn’t know how she got there, what she could have possibly done to deserve her fate, and ultimately, who she is. The only tangible memories she has is being tortured, and nightmares of her tormenters.

Well...that got dark. It does get better for her, I promise. Anyway, I’m not exactly sure who to tag for this but I’ll list other writers: @daedriclorde, @parasite-core, @stardust-crow​, @maxgraybooks​, @pearlll09​, and anyone else who’s interested!

#tag game #writeblr #fanfic #oc: alleilyn willowwing #got a new laptop! #it's weird being on desktop rather than mobile #anyway I'm probably going to change my wip name #it is a wip after all #to be honest i've never finished a long term-ish project #there's so much potential in the themes and stuff but im not sure I'm a skilled enough writer to pull it off #But. I'll be a better writer by giving it my best shot #begone imposter syndrome!

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Just finished this art of Alleilyn! I think it might be my best one yet

#eso #tes oc #maraleedraws #oc: alleilyn willowwing #my art #digital art

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Used a picrew to make Alleilyn and Ayrenn!

#oc: alleilyn willowwing #npc: ayrenn arana admeri #(not sure if i got her full name right) #alleilyn x ayrenn #haven't come up with a ship name yet #alleilrenn #ayreilyn #willowmeri #i'll figure it out sometime #queen ayrenn #eso oc #tes oc

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I posted the first chapter of A Healer’s Lament (Formerly When Darkness Falls) on Archive!!

#wip: A Healer's Lament #fic #oc: alleilyn willowwing #willowmeri to follow!

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So I was revisiting the Temple of the Mourning Springs and...

(Also a glimpse of Alleilyn!)

#eso #eso gameplay #there's 15 seconds of this #enjoy!! #i have...no words #oc: alleilyn willowwing

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Heads Up, Seven Up

Tagged by @curiousartemis -- thank you! Rules are: post the last 7 sentences of your WIP.

From WDF:

"Over here!" Gathwen moves over to the draped area, and crouches down.

It takes me a moment to notice the stone trapdoor, partially hidden by the drapes. It takes the both of us to lift it up -- revealing a ladder carved into the wall and a corridor below.

Gathwen climbs down first, then me, and we follow the hall to the main chamber.

The first thing I notice are the statues--four lions sitting proudly on their pedestals. On each pedestal, Gathwen explains, is each phase of the two moons, that might help us deactivate the ward blocking our path.

I'll tag @londonspidey, @thel3tterm, @daedriclorde, @poore-choice-of-words, and anyone else who would like to!

#heads up 7 up #tag game #wip: when darkness falls #oc: alleilyn willowwing #this is taken straight from my first draft #though i did some revising #some ancient temple exploring!

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Did this picrew for Vyri (left) and Alleilyn (right), and thought it turned out okay!

#i couldn't find short curly hair like Vyri's so i went with close enough #alleilyn turned out great tho! #oc: vyri oakenfire #oc: alleilyn willowwing

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Made my oc Alleilyn, and her gf Ayrenn with picrew!!

#tes ocs #oc: alleilyn willowwing #queen ayrenn #willowmeri #npc: ayrenn arana admeri #im still working out alleilyn's appearance #but her hair's a light brown / dark blonde and that was about as close as i got #also they're wearing the same necklace cause Ayrenn gives it to Alleilyn later :)

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It's a little rough, but here's a profile of my oc, Alleilyn Willowwing

#my art #maraleedraws #oc: alleilyn willowwing #this took me about 5 hours #i've got the lineart more or less down #but i don't have much experience with coloring quite yet #anyway

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Fic Masterlist

An updated post for all my fics and their links on Ao3. Sorted by fandom.

ESO

A Healer's Lament: Alleilyn Willowwing struggles against the forces of Molag Bal to stop the Planemeld, and even amidst the rising darkness, she finds stubborn friends and an unlikely romance.

Female Vestige/Ayrenn Aldmeri. Word Count: 13,982. Chapters 4/?

Merlin

All in a Day's Work: Arthur and Merlin get trapped in Arthur's rooms by a disgruntled witch. As Gaius searches for a way to free them, the pair have little choice but to wait.

Merthur oneshot. Word Count: 2757.

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By the Assassin's Blade: An assassin goes after Arthur, but Merlin takes the brunt of the attack. Merlin is left to recover with Arthur at his side.

Merthur oneshot. Word Count: 3590.

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Of Servants and Secrets: As Merlin recovers from the poison, Arthur checks in on him. There are only two issues: Merlin looks unfairly adorable while fast asleep—and was, apparently, reading a book of spells. Arthur figures out the rest.

Merthur oneshot. Word Count: 1287.

PJO

Encounter: Percy is in first grade when a monster—for there is no other word for it—attacks him. To his luck, he's rescued by a stranger.

Oneshot. Word Count: 508.

The Witcher (TV)

The Only Exception: A few weeks into his travels with Jaskier, Geralt is still adjusting to having a (human) companion at his side. (Or in which Geralt learns humans have needs, monsters are dangerous, and there is only one damn bed.)

Geraskier oneshot. Word Count: 2115.

#my fics #merthur #eso #geraskier #pjo #willowmeri #wip masterlist

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WIP & Fic Masterlist

An updated post for all things wip and fics. (I’ll shorten up fic summaries so the post isn’t quite so long...) Current projects have their own (linked) Wip pages.

Posted Fics

A Healer’s Lament - Link, Wip page

24 year old Alleilyn Willowwing struggles against the forces of Molag Bal to stop the Planemeld, and even amidst the rising darkness, she finds stubborn friends and an unlikely romance. 

Female Bosmer Vestige / Ayrenn Aldmeri. Word count: 3150. Chapters: 2/?

The Only Exception - Link

A few weeks into traveling with Jaskier, Geralt is still adjusting to having a companion with him. (Or, Geralt is reminded that humans have needs, monsters are dangerous (more so to the aforementioned bard), and there is only one damn bed.)

Geralt/ Jaskier. Word count: 2115. Oneshot

Encounter - Link

Years before Percy found out he was a Demigod, he had a startling encounter with a monster — for there was no other word — and was rescued by a stranger. Unknowingly, he also came close to meeting his dad. Pre-series.

Word count: 508. Oneshot.

All In A Day's Work - Link

Arthur and Merlin get trapped in the King’s chambers by a disgruntled witch. As Gaius searches for a way to free them, they have no choice but to wait. (They also get some well-deserved rest.)

Merthur. Word count: 2757. Oneshot.

Of Servants and Secrets - Link

As Merlin is recovering from the poison, Arthur checks in on him. There are only two issues: Merlin looks unfairly adorable while fast asleep—and is reading a book of spells. Arthur figures out the rest.

Merthur. Word count: 1241. Oneshot.

WIPs

Forged in Fire - Wip page

19 year old Vyri Oakenfire lived a fairly normal life as the daughter of an Elder Council member, and worked as a smithing apprentice. She even planned to return to her family’s old homestead and start her own shop. But when her mother, Adelaide is assassinated, Vyri has no choice but to flee for her life. The Riften Thieves Guild seems to be perfect place to hide; but with no idea of who to trust, and the more she discovers about her mother’s past, Vyri learns there’s only so far she can run.

In brainstorming/ outlining

The Healer’s Chalice - Wip page

The fire destroyed her life. Even after nearly three years, 14-year-old Alia Thorne is still bouncing between foster homes, wishing for a place to call home. She’s gotten used to being the foster kid and a so-called troublemaker. Detention slips and name-calling are nothing new to Alia, but it’s the attack of a stone-like creature and a rescue from a mysterious stranger that sends Alia reeling–and tapping into an innate mystical ability.

Alia is left to the temporary guardianship of Angela Parks, an officer at SPD, who is adamant about giving Alia a second chance. Briar Academy seems the perfect place to start fresh, and a haven to learn more about her new abilities. But soon Alia discovers that this secret world isn’t as perfect as it seems, and that there’s a dark threat on the horizon.

Alia is thrown into the chaos of high school, with combat training and flying horses, as she and her new friends try to investigate the creature that attacked her–and convince Angela that she’s an ordinary student. As she grows closer to the truth, Alia realizes she’ll need her friends more than ever. But will the truth be worth the cost?

On haitus.

#wip masterlist #wip: A Healer's Lament #wip: forged in fire #wip: the healer's chalice #my fics #long post #the summary for THC is the synopsis i wrote when I was 17

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Did I make my otps in Gatcha Life?? Yup

#oc: vyri oakenfire (artemis) #oc: alleilyn willowwing #servyri #willowmeri #artemis is vyri's alias #trivia: when i started the fic her name was originally artemis. but i wanted to give her a snow elf name #gatcha life #serana #ayrenn arana aldmeri