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Some good good Ares in the Jar TM

There was tragic water damage to this original from 2019

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WTW Ghost Gala - Days 11 - 16

↳ [Day 11] Bats: How would your wip change if a minor character became the protagonist?

Honestly...not that much. What would happen is that the focus of the wip's events would shift to include scenes, events, and plot elements that the current main characters would never know or see. Leda or Sola as protagonists, for example, would showcase more espionage and take a deeper look into their relationships from before the start of the story. Characters like Ambrosius would shift the genre into more romance/tragedy and allow for Charles to have more screentime from the very first book.

But the actual progression of the King's Game and Fenice's fight for the throne wouldn't change significantly in terms of who wins, loses, lives, or dies.

Unless, of course, the protagonists end up being Charles, Isandros, or Aretos. In any other story, they'd be the natural protagonists. Unfortunately, they're in this one.

↳ [Day 12] Candles: After naming all your characters: tell us the meaning behind their names

Yeah, the names in WCTD are a mix of purposefully chosen names, names I picked out of a database without looking into meanings, and names I just made up, so this was...hard.

Let's get started with the only 2 characters whose name I deliberately chose:

Fenice (Italian) - Phoenix (what a shocker, I know)

Carolus/Charles (Latin/German) - Free man

And then the characters whose names I just picked at random:

Isandros (Greek) - Like a man

Leda (Greek) - possibly "Happy/Gladly"? Couldn't find a proper source. Mother of Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, Castor, and Pollux.

Ambrosius (Latin) - From the greek Ambrosios, meaning "immortal, divine." (hahaha)

Euphemia (Greek) - Well-Spoken

Basil (Greek) - derived from the word Basileus meaning "King"

Konstantine (Latin) - "constant, steadfast."

Nikephoros (Greek) - "carrying victory"

And last but not least, characters whose I just made up

Illysandre -Lady of Illyosa

Meidira - Creation's gift

Eliskander - Defender of Men

Kaelstansa - He who stands ahead

↳ [Day 13] Coffin: Where's your favorite place to write?

I don't really have much of a favorite. I just like writing in places that are relatively quiet and my back is to a wall so I'm not paranoid that people are looking over my shoulder

↳ [Day 14] Haunted Mansion: Describe a setting in your wip

The Imperial Palace in Kaelstanopoli-- often called the Khrysopalati-- is the seat of Aetierian governance and the home of the vi Aetiers."It's a sprawling series of pavilions and gardens, set upon a gently sloping hill that overlooked [Kaelstanopoli] the city proper. In the middle of the palace was the octagonal shape of the Great Hall. It glinted gold in the sunlight, each wall-face masterfully embellished with jeweled mosaics telling legends of the Empire's first ruler."

"It was grand, ostentatious, and decadent in its display of wealth. The perfect nest for the pit of vipers that made up the Aetierian imperial court."

↳ [Day 15] Black Cat: Flesh out your antagonist: Who are they? What are they? What do they want?

Aretos vi Aetier. The ghost of a child long thought dead. Or at least, that's what he's been told he is. He is his mother's son, her legacy, and her vengeance. What exists beyond those truths can be easily twisted to suit his needs. He has as many faces as the thousand-faced god himself, and he'll use whatever is at is disposal to accomplish his goals.

↳ [Day 16] Pumpkin Spice Latte

Yeah...I'm just gonna use the one from my wip intro

FENICE VI AETIER, a portent of ill omens and the estranged daughter of the Vasilier, ignites a dangerous succession game between her and her half-siblings, where losing means death and winning means an empire.

The end of the Hes-Aei war brings with it a chance to prove her worth to her father. The challenge is simple: bring him the head of the deposed king of Hesperia, and Fenice will be granted an Ascension, marking her as a legitimate contender for the throne. But finding the defeated king in his own lands would prove to be harder than Fenice imagined— especially when the remnants of her father’s last war starts rearing its head.

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In a nation that considers itself peaceful and civilized, the case for military action should be overwhelmingly stronger than the case against. It must face, and survive, aggressive questioning.

Dan Froomkin at Press Watch. “Complicit enablers”: 20 years later, the press corps has learned nothing

I am a fan of Dan Froomkin's writing on journalism. I saved this link because I've wanted to address the anniversary of The Invasion of Iraq. I have felt sadness and shame. This piece captures a a crucial part of the public support for the war. And provide constructive criticism for journalism. Change is needed, but I share  his concerns that it difficult to imagine change is on the horizon. 

I am not a particularly knowledgeable about the big events of my lifetime. Knowing that, I keep quiet about suspicions I harbor. I do try not to magnify mistrust for myself and others. But that doesn't make dark suspicions go away. So the revelation by Ben Barnes that he worked with John Connally to convince Iran to refrain from  releasing hostages held from the seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran during the revolution while Carter was President. The goal was to aid in the Election of Ronald Reagan.

Reagan's treachery ranks with Richard Nixon's sabotage of the 1968 Vietnam War peace talks. In both instances the outlines of the conspiracies were known, but strongly and repeatedly denied by  the principals as well as the establishment press. We continue to experience repercussions from the history of the Reagan administration policies in the Greater Middle East areto this day.

A decade after Reagan's election committee's sabotage, a respected Iran scholar, Gary Sick wrote about "The October Surprise." In 1992 a House Task Force was instituted to investigate. Basically the task force found there was no "there" there.

In 1986 a US Senate subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics, and International Operations headed by John Kerry examined drug trafficking and the Nicaraguan Contras. There is some meat in the report. A year later joint hearings between the House Select Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Secret Military Assistance to Iran and the Nicaraguan Opposition were held.

There is a feeling that twenty years after the Iraq War "nobody cares." As I say, I am no expert, but I not so sure that's right. I rememeber that lots of people cared about the sabotage of Peace Talks. Lots of people cared about the American hostages in Iran. Lots of people cared about the drugs and gun running implicit in Iran Contra. There was great skepticism about the first Invasion of Iraq. Giant public demonstrations against the second show there was less unanimity that we're told. Many have cared and still care.

"Complicit enablers" applies not just to the Press. What the trope "nobody cares" obscures is how  consent is manufactured.

#war #politics #book #journalism

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Vadodara: Inexpensive and green cow dung idols make Ganesha pageant greener Empower

Vadodara: Inexpensive and green cow dung idols make Ganesha pageant greener Empower your professionwithinside the new-age virtualpanorama with IIM Indore’s Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation Gujarat: Sardar Patel University scholar kills self ‘Rural ladies have a whole lot of potential’ Mukesh Gupta from Vadodara paints the idols beforehand of the pageant VADODARA: For maximum devotees, clay idols were the first-rate replacements at the same time assearching forgreenalternativesthus far for Ganpati idols.

Vadodara: Inexpensive and green cow dung idols make Ganesha pageant greener Empower However, delivered to the listing of inexperienced idols are the cow dung idols evolvedthrough artisans in Vadodara and Devgadh Baria in Dahod district. While those are simply environment-friendly, the idols additionally dissolve a good dealfaster and the residue will become manure for the lawn too! While making huge Ganesha idols the use of clay or differentsubstancesstays a tough task, many putting in small idols at man or womanhousesat the moment aresearching out for greener alternatives. The cow dung idols are a good dealinexpensive than the clay idols and also areto be hadwithinside themarketplaceand couldnow no longer even pollute the ponds or water our bodies either. Mukesh Gupta from Vadodara, who has been selling use of numerousobjectscrafted from cow dung and urine, is busy making Ganpati idols those days. He expects to promote 4,000 to 4,500 idols this yr. "We began outthrough making idols measuring six to 8 inches 3 years ago. Gaining from that experience, we will now make idols which can beround3ft in height. The expenses are handiesta fragment of the price of the PoP idols," Gupta instructed TOI. He delivered that his employer employs ladies to make the idols to make sure that 'fair' employment. "A tractor trolley load of cow dung comes for Rs 500 and may be used to put together 25 to 30 idols. We make the idols the use of guar gum, milk, ghee and 'gaumutra' to make the cow dung idols," he said. The idols are coloredthe use ofmeals colours," Gupta said. Rahul Dhariya from Devgadh Baria were experimenting with cow dung to make numerousmerchandise for approximately a decade now. A couple of years ago, he changed intoa hit in making Ganpati idols and has additionallywere given machines designed in Rajkot to make those idols. "PoP now no longerhandiest pollutes water, howeveradditionally kills aquatic life. We make 3 inches, six inches and one foot idols. The 3-inch idols are to be hadall through the yr and the alternative are made mainlyat some point of Ganpati pageant," he said, including that those idols are lighter than PoP and clay variations and additionallyinexpensive. Dhariya makes use ofherbal resins to make sure that the dung binds nicely and idols additionally get a preferred finish. "Cows are frequentlyvisible as a legal responsibilityonce they do now no longerprovide milk. Making such merchandise and making sure cow dung is offered from livestockproprietors as a uncookedcloth can make sure they earn a fewcasheven if cows aren't giving milk," he said. Read the full article

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when comes the dawn ; the vi drochona dynasty

the imperial family ; the vi Aetiers

Since the founding of the Aetierian Empire by Kaelstansa the Great, officially there has only ever been one family, one dynasty, the ruled over Aetier. Those bearing the surname vi Aetier (literally meaning "of Aetier") have since then become synonymous with the empire, and the empire synonymous with the imperial family. That does not mean however that there were not sub-dynasties within the empire. Families who, by their own good fortune and the ill fortune of others, found themselves seated on the Phoenix throne with the right to take the vi Aetier names for themselves.

ascendance of the drochonan dynasty ;

When Emperor Alexios V died of an illness and left no blood heirs to assume his throne, the short-lived and tragic Arkadian dynasy came to an end. Ascending the phoenix throne in its place are the vi Drochonas—first cousins once removed—whose reigns are as bloody as they are prosperous.

Below is a partial list of all known members of the Drochonan dynasty since Empress Saphynia's coronation.

/ SAPHYNIA I “THE IRON QUEEN’

The younger of the vi Drochona twins and the one who assumed the crown upon her coming of age at eighteen. Her reign saw the end of the Cal-Aei war and the expansion of the Aetierian Empire, brining victory to the empire after almost half a century of gruelling losses. Her sexuality gained her the criticism of her advisors and the nobility, as her adamant refusal to take a male consort sprung up questions of heirs. A problem easily remedied when she adopted her brother’s son.

/ KAREO “THE INDOLENT”

The elder of the vi Drochona twins and the duke of Rubello, the seat of the vi Drochonans. He famously refused to the crown in favor of his twin sister citing that the crown was ‘too much work’ and would drive him to an early grave. This did not stop him, however, from being one of Empress Saphynia’s most trusted advisors and he had even ruled as regent for long stretches of time in his sister’s absence.

/ KARLEON III

Kareo’s son and Saphynia’s appointed heir. His reigns saw relative prosperity, though it is during his time that Aetier declined its expansion eastward towards the Taulan Plains. Their efforts stymied by the rising power of the Iskaavar and the threat of the unification of the numerous Taulan tribes. He is most known for his numerous children and was killed by his fifth son, Dantalion I.

/ AREIONA

The first child of Karleon III and his first wife Empress Meidira of Aranthia. She was praised for her brilliance in numerous subjects such as history, science, theology, literature, and military tactics. She was named reilma-imperessa but perished from an undisclosed illness, though there are rumors that foul play was involved.

/ ARETOS

The second child of Karleon III with consort Silvia. The blood-sibling of Astaria vi Aetier. He was confirmed as the next reilma-imperessor a decade after Areiona’s death and was the first of Karleon’s children to die in the King’s Game.

/ ASTARIA

The third child of Karleon III with consort Silvia. The blood-sibling of Astaria vi Aetier. She was Dantalion’s main contender for the crown, with their feud lasting six years as she fought for her crown and revenge for her family. She died at the Siege of Konstantinye, marking the end of the King’s Game. Astaria only had one child, though it is rumored to have died during the Siege.

/ DANTALION I “THE GREAT”

The fifth child of Karleon III with consort Ruona. The blood-sibling of Andras vi Aetier. He was Astaria’s main contender for the crown. He was sent as a political hostage to the Iskavaar atthe age of 10 and would not see his homeland for more than seven years. He distinguished himself in the military with the reclamation of the Islands of Cer and his nigh prodigious control of arcana. He is known by many epithets, including “Areia-blessed” “favri deori” “the Lionheart” and most famously “the Kinslayer” for the assassination of his father and his many siblings.

/ ANDRAS

The seventh child of Karleon III with consort Ruona. The blood-sibling of Dantalion vi Aetier and the current Duke of Rubello. He is the only one of Dantalion’s siblings (sans those who married into other kingdoms) that survived the King’s Games. He helped Dantalion secure strategic victories during the King’s Games and often acted as his brother’s representative in gaining supporters.

/ FENICE

The first child of Dantalion I with his first wife, the once-empress Titania of Taul. What was supposed to be the herald of a new age and a source of stability for his reign turned into an ill omen. Adeadborne, she grew up far from the eyes of court in the dukedom of Isidore.

/ CHARLES

The second child of Dantalion I with his second wife the consort-premier Illysandre vi Soresi. Beloved amongst many, he is expected to take up his father’s mantle as the next emperor of Aetier. He is known as the gentlest of the vi Aetiers.

credits ;

+ psd coloring by @/mikrokosmosresources

+ psd coloring by @/aeslayout

+ gif overlay by @/texturegifs

+ graphic style inspiration @/serpentarii

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Months after seeing Thanatos for what he believes to be the last time, a sour note interrupts Ares' dreams of a fonder time.

Or: Ares misses his boyfriend and receives a premonition of Thanatos calling out to him from Sisyphus's dungeon.

A redraw of a comic that I originally drew in 2016, then redrew in 2018.

#myart #ares #thanatos #thanares #greek mythology #greek god #greek gods #god of war #angel of death #decade of aretos #the sisyphus incident

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A bit of cuddle time with Ares and Thanatos in his bird form.

Original from 09-2018

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My favorite of my 2024 redraws so far with Ares and Thanatos

Original from 11-10-2015 oof!

#myart #ares #thanatos #greek mythology #greek god #god of war #thanares #decade of aretos

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Thanatos getting his hair cut off by Sisyphus

I don't have an exact date for this original, but I believe it was some time in 2018

#myart #thanatos #greek mythology #angel of death #the sisyphus incident #decade of aretos

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An early encounter for Ares and Thanatos that catches Than off guard.

Based on very anime drafts from 2019

#myart #thanatos #ares #greek mythology #greek god #god of war #angel of death #self reblog #thanares #decade of aretos

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This is a digitization of an old meme prompt, but Ares running running headlong into flings against his own better judgment is still very accurate.

I really didn't want to update this one too much, I liked the cartoony style of the original from

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2024 marks 10 years of Ares and Thanatos! To celebrate I'm redrawing/digitizing a bunch of my old art from throughout the years, starting with the very first piece I drew of them in 2014!!!

I've selected around 50 pieces to remake this year so we'll see how far I get!

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