To start, I want to apologize for using these tags for whatever I got to say, but I just felt the need to share. So, let's begin:
Actually I should say that I don't know how to draw - and I mean it, my skills barely extend past stick figures, so I'm sorry for the overly-bad sketch. Ok now I can continue
I've been trying to get into the DF fandom since I started playing it - and that's been nearly two years now. But I'll be honest, it's been a real struggle. Maybe it's the whole 'niche' thing, or perhaps the problem lies squarely with me, but, uh, either way, I still want to become a part of the fandom.
So… I finally mustered the courage to give it a try here on Tumblr. I've seen some nice people here, and I'm really hoping that I can, somehow, finally join the fandom. If you're reading this, I thank you for paying attention to me.
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9! a ship that isn't your OTP but that you enjoy
You know, I think I will always have a soft spot for Heromix.
"...my life is a series of unfortunate events."
"Surely there must have been at least one good event?"
"....."
"You."
Thank you for the ask, my friend :D
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Tomix: Yeah, but as far as plans go, this is not a good one.
The Hero: Tomix, this was your plan.
Tomix: I didn’t think you’d actually say yes.
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Imagine abyssal elf talismans in the shape of rubber ducks. This will be a little long and have screenshots so I'm putting it under a readmore.
So we all remember how Kathool was beaten up by a college student in a duck-shaped submarine, right?
And we know that in Kathool's nightmares in several of the quests, the submarine shows up, right?
(above screenshots taken from TechnoHawk1996's youtube channel)
And we recently found out that the abyssal elves were tasked by Neso with protecting the depths, and presumably also minimizing Kathool's influence?
"In ages past, the Abyssal Elves were charged by Neso with securing the depths of the seas-- maintaining order, and defending from threats."
Consider. Consider for a moment.
Abyssal elf talismans to ward against evil.
In the shape of yellow rubber duckies.
It makes sense in context, right?
But most of them probably didn't even know what ducks are, let alone what a rubber duck would look like, or if someone described a duckling to them, I don't think they'd make a connection beyond "yellow" and "small", which can apply to far too broad a category to be all that useful for imagining an actual IRL duckling.
So imagine, for a moment, these ancient sea-people who consider the surface world a distant dream like we thought of outer space for a long time, gifting each other talismans in the shape of rubber ducks, and at some point during this most recent foray into the deeps, perhaps, the hero finds one and goes.
"Huh. That looks familiar. How did that get here?"
We know how it got there. But the theological and metaphysical implications on Lore itself, as soon as someone points it out, would be staggering.
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Chapters: 2/2
Fandom: DragonFable (Video Game)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Notha Ly'Ehr/Remthalas, Notha Ly'Ehr & Remthalas, Hero & Remthalas (DragonFable)
Characters: Hero (DragonFable), Notha Ly'Ehr, Remthalas (DragonFable), Uaanta Fayt, Lock (Dragonfable), Key (Dragonfable), Aquella (DragonFable), Myalos
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Quote: Just this once Rose everybody lives. (Doctor Who)
Summary:
Prompt:
Tagged canon divergence because I want to see the end of the Defiers of Fate abyssal war epilogue except for a big glaring change: Remthalas wakes up.
Why, how, and how everyone reacts is up to you (though I would prefer to see people happy that he's alive, and if possible, Rem himself getting better, learning to live again, maybe even helping Aquella reclaim the abyss, but really up to the filler.) Artwise feel free to draw him getting a hug from one of the gathered party members + a heartfelt caption of course, but I want Rem to live. If you wanna make it more adult oriented that's also totally fine; all I ask is keep in mind that it's confirmed he's canonically a trans man.
Original Prompt Post
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Tumblr ate the anon ask I was responding to so I'm gonna paraphrase it here:
what do mean llh gave di feisheng to fang duobing? the letter totally said something else
Yes, it did - but I didn't feel I could comment too deeply on it when it's been retranslated and people who are far more literate than I am have analyzed the contents already. -- The letter itself seems pretty straight forward.
However, what I wanted to focus on was analyzing unspoken social dynamics - so I'm gonna get in depth into my reasoning for my interpretation. And admittedly in previous posts I was playing fast and glib with my responses (they were just insomnia-fueled thoughts I typed real fast) so I wasn't really in depth or anything. Anyway~~~ That means it's time for me to get long winded.
So! First thing - this is the scene: The letter was written from Li Xiangyi and addressed in its entirety to Di Feisheng. However, when it was delivered the fisherman asked for both DFS and FDB. It was then read outloud by either the fisherman or FDB -- I assume read out loud, and loudly, because DFS never left his position by the rocks and emoted his distress at the contents. That means everyone there also was privy to the letter contents.
The letter itself is straight forward. It's addressed from LXY telling DFS that he regretfully can't make the duel and that he respects him both as a martial artist and as a person, and if he wishes, he can go to FDB who has inherited his skills and shows great promise, etc.
The thing IS - I firmly believe that this is not a message meant just for DFS.
Both LLH and DFS code switch between their non-leader selves vs Li-Menzhu and Di-Mengzhu. It's easiest to see based on what they're wearing. Li Xiangyi when he's dressed in the Sigu Sect uniform. Or the Styx flower hand-off scene where he calls him Di-mengzhu (not Lao Di or A-Fei or whatever else) likely as a reaction to his official regalia/red uniform which means DFS was showing up in an official capacity. Both of them know very well the importance of a certain.... how to say.... drama? They're both leaders and they were also very performative in their roles as leaders. They both expected that massive peanut gallery that showed up to witness the fight - the one filled with members of various sects, including Sigu Sect leadership -- because dfs was likely the one announcing it.
Imo - aside from the need to express the full weight of what he felt, part of the reason LLH was so formal in his letter is expectation that there would be other people there - influential people. The very people DFS and FDB would have to deal with in the future alone. FDB would be ok but he's largely unknown to the rest of jianghu and therefore his story is still malleable. DFS is known, but infamous and his narrative is as much of a trap as LXY's was. And now he no longer has the benefit of a sect to act as a buffer.
LLH's last act as LXY was not to save Yun Biqiu but to carve a new path open in the world for DFS and FDB:
Expresses that he bears deep emotion and the greatest and deepest respect for DFS despite a reputation of them being enemies
Informs everyone that DFS is not seeking dominion or 'the throne' but rather, is going the fighter-scholar path of studying and testing martial skill -- aka, this is message from one sect leader to all the others present. Spread the word, this man is NOT gunning for your power. None of you have reason to take him down.
Establishes FDB as his one and only successor - while also stating clearly it's entirely up to FDB to decide whether to continue down this path or not
Creates a pathway for DFS and FDB to maintain their connection with each other - and in fact lets everyone else know that there is a pre-established, legacy relationship between DFS and LLH that FDB will be inheriting.
Gently asks DFS to keep an eye on FDB's development - iterating that if dfs is the one asking, then FDB may make the decision to continue to train - aka help him see his full potential whatever his decision is.
At the same time, he silently wishes FDB to maintain connections with/keep an eye on DFS. In another reply I kinda went on about this: imagine a scenario where your friend's mom pulls both of you in front of her. And the whole time is telling your friend that they need to do, expectations, a list of goals, etc. The entire time she's only focused on your friend - but there is this silent implication that you, as the witness, is expected to act a reminder or even an enforcer if your friend isn't listening. If things go wrong, you're expected to go in there and help them to do the thing they were asked to do. This is the unspoken message I'm getting for FDB. Even though his name wasn't mentioned in the letter, it was explicitly delivered to both him and dfs. He's standing right there while an imaginary LLH talks to DFS. So if after all this, dfs disappears without another word = fdb can feel emboldened to go after him, knocking on doors until he answers. Should he decide to do so.
Entreaty - "These are LXY's (my) last wishes. Please respect my memory after my death."
Conclusion: LLH's last actions were to create a space where both DFS and FDB can make their own decision on their path in the world, without the weight of all those other people in jianghu influencing them.
Note: I also believe that on dfs' side, his clothing choices point toward his plans to publicly step down and leave the martial path with Li Lianhua. But llh sucker-punched him and left him standing on some rocks like a widow waiting for her husband who's lost at sea. They were technically on the same page, but it somehow went wrong because... well. Unfortunately that's DFS' narrative. He never quite reaches his goal without the hero either hindering or helping him. The entire drama was LLH being that karma busting fulcrum for him. But now, should he wish it, it'll be FDB's turn to step up and do the same.
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