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dyketubbo · 1 month

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i think before joining or making a minecraft roleplay server every creator needs to either have played at least ONE campagin of a ttrpg of their choice (doesnt have to be dnd) or they must have spent their entire childhood roleplaying with people on any social media/forum/chat app their tiny hands could get a hold on. i want these minecraft roleplayers to have backgrounds in doing roleplay with actions written out *like this* in their friends text messages and getting into insane drama as teenagers in discord roleplay servers

#if you really want to get into it. there needs to be more mcrps with members who got in trouble for having mary sue ocs on roleplay forums--#for the record i did in fact do both of the things mentioned at the end here #shout out to my bestie in middle school who would do underfell bone brothers rp with me #we texted each other roleplay and also sent each other voice messages. and also did it irl .#mcyt #mcrp #qsmp #and. to be mean #dsmp #yes i know this would possibly disqualify tubbo because he hasnt played dnd before now #but. he knows what kinning means. i KNOW he knows what kinning means #and he knows the spiritual definition. and hes a creek shipper #im sure that man has SOME sort of roleplay history before joining minecraft smps ok #on the note of things ive gotten into though i have in fact gotten into insane drama because of discord roleplay servers #shoutout to the rp server that ended because one of the main writers partners cheated on them . that server was a pit of toxic waste #but boy did 15yr old me really enjoy working on the story except for all the times i got suicidal about it #but thats the magic of roleplaying as a teenager ok #if you didnt come out of it traumatized were you REALLY roleplaying.

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riesenfeldcenter · 2 years

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Another entry for our “dragons and unicorns” week: Two unicorns hold up a crest decorated with two more little unicorns, again from Constitutiones provinciales ecclesiae Anglicanae.

The caption reads: Fortuna opes aufferre non animu potest.

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upennmanuscripts · 2 years

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Ms. Codex 1673 is an 18th-century Latin copy of the Key of Solomon, a 16th-century magical handbook including instructions a variety of subjects including the conjuration of spirits. Also contains pen and ink pentacles with various magical symbols Online: https://bit.ly/3R40Vx2

#manuscript #18th century #magic #magical text #illustrations #diagrams #symbols #book history #rare books

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katyahina · 1 year

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Knight’s ribbons meaning idea

So I woke up at 2 AM thinking about this:

To think of it, it is a bit strange dispersion for gendered outfit, considering that both male and female Cainhurst Knights have enough of red, gold and black in their sets? But it thrown me back towards something I speculated on in this ( x ) post previously, about how Vileblood women might be way more in favour of using blood magic AND genetically more predisposed towards it; whereas their men had to rely on skills and strength!

^^^ @heraldofcrow shared that screenshot back then and... Yeah, the idea was triggered by the fact that only male Knights have riding spurs! So maybe male knights were generally riding horses using Reiterpallasch, but female knights used Evelyn and Chikage - weapons waaaaaay more reliant on quality of the blood! I am paraphrasing that post but basically, Bloodborne has hefty themes of femininity, but with Cainhurst it is especially curious as they appear to descend from Pthumeru Ihyll with their matriarchal traditions and bloody wrath of Queen Yharnam.

I of course come from intuition but I’d expect this line of nobles to develop dispersion with women being associated with the cursed blood magic and using it more. So the ribbons? Well, red is color of blood, you know! So it feels natural that female Knights have red ribbon to announce it! Meanwhile, maybe dark grey ribbon of male Knights is supposed to be ‘silver’, but darkened kind of? Within Bloodborne people do have superstition that certain metals can help, and silver means a lot for the Vilebloods it seems!

I also think this is a good idea because it works with Maria’s preferences:

Like!!! It is up to interpretation whether she became the first to adopt new hunting practices (and lighter drip) from Gehrman and the rest of Cainhurst followed, or Knights adopted tactics (and lighter drip) and she just separated, but would not that be cool if she favoured silver ribbon rather than red AS the mark of fighting with skill and direct power rather than blood qualities!

Maybe likewise, male Knights that showed high capacity for using blood (or simply more interest in it) would wear red ribbons instead? I also think the idea of ribbons serving as sort of ‘charm’ besides simply supporting hair particularly works with Cainhurst:

But yyyyyeah, ribbon color as indication of your RPG class ahahahah. Thumbs up, thumbs down...?

#bloodborne #bloodborne theory #cainhurst knight #lady maria of the astral clocktower #not art #text post #'blood or horses' now this is the gender roles I CAN get used to xD #sorry it is so niche #it just really lines up with my ideas on how pthumeru ihyll (and now vilebloods) discern #their women sure love their blood magic #and probably have long history of having used men as working force or-#-sacrifices in the cursed rituals #of course cainhurst got better but also notice how there are no portraits of male royalties #only presumably the 'useful' men (like the outstanding warriors)#this line of people is just so interesting to think of.. matriarchal vampires clan #maria really said hard mode huh #but again she was probably one of rare people in the setting to ACTUALLY fear the old blood :pensive:#good for her

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blueheartbookclub · 5 months

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"Unveiling the Arcane Tapestry: A Journey Through 'The History of Magic' by Éliphas Lévi"

Éliphas Lévi's "The History of Magic," skillfully translated by Arthur Edward Waite, stands as a profound exploration into the mystic realms of human knowledge. With a comprehensive blend of historical insight, ritualistic precision, and esoteric mysteries, Lévi takes readers on an enchanting odyssey through the labyrinthine corridors of magical practices.

Lévi's work delves into the historical roots of magic, unraveling its multifaceted procedures, rites, and enigmatic mysteries. Waite's translation ensures that the essence and nuances of Lévi's original French text are preserved, allowing readers to grasp the intricate details of magical traditions.

The narrative unfolds like a sacred scroll, unveiling the evolution of magical practices from ancient civilizations to the contemporary era. Lévi's keen observations and scholarly approach provide readers with a deep understanding of the philosophical and symbolic foundations that underpin magical arts.

Central to the book is the exploration of the human connection with the mystical forces that shape our reality. Lévi delves into the psychological and spiritual aspects of magic, emphasizing its transformative potential for individuals seeking a higher understanding of themselves and the universe.

Waite's translation enhances the accessibility of Lévi's complex ideas, making this work a valuable resource for both seasoned practitioners and those new to the realms of magic. The prose, though steeped in profound concepts, is presented in a manner that invites readers to contemplate and assimilate the wisdom imparted.

"The History of Magic" transcends the conventional boundaries of historical texts, emerging as a timeless guide for seekers of knowledge and wisdom. Lévi's vision, masterfully conveyed through Waite's translation, invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, unlocking the secrets that lie within the intricate tapestry of magical history.

Éliphas Lévi's "The History of Magic," skillfully translated by Arthur Edward Waite is available in Amazon in paperback 18.99$ and hardcover 25.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 497

Language: English

Rating: 10/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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fluentisonus · 9 months

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this book is so good i'm going to explode

#I've only been posting the humerous bits here mostly bc I can't articulate how hard the serious bits hit & they're mostly too long to post #<- it just gets it. it gets it! it gets magic & history & texts all interweaving together & the characters & period & tone. hh I'm going to #eat drywall.#thoughts #like do you ever feel like a book was tailor made for you. like it gets into what the inside of your head is like. bc that's this

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queer-ragnelle · 2 years

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Ancient/Medieval combat trauma (PTSD) in fiction? Any recommendations? Fantasy counts, doesn’t necessarily have to be straight Historical Fiction. Just pre-guns.

#ptsd #cptsd #combat trauma #combat stress #history #I have a handful of non-fiction sources/academic articles to draw on #and medieval text has obvious depictions of mental illness like madness #but the cure is ointment on the head which doesn’t really track #I’m aiming for realism in the aspects of human behavior & psychology #even if there is magic or whatever that’s besides the point representing mental illness #as accurately as possible is not optional #I’ve spoken with veterans but not very deeply as that’s upsetting to them & the modern experience is so different #any examples that resonated would be appreciated

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magical-musings-of-morgan · 1 year

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I love you remembering our ancestors were human. I love you "this is very high up." I love you Pompeii graffiti having a your mom joke. I love you Neolithic hand print murals. I love you inscriptions that are just reciting who carved them. I love you telling stories around a fire. I love you ancient myths that we still tell and listen to over and over again. I love you I love you I love you.

#text #ancestral veneration #ancestry #ancient history #morgans magical musings #i love you meme

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froggytroll · 1 year

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When history fails to shed light on the truth, myth creates its own.

The Priory of the Orange Tree, Samantha Shannon

#quote #the priory of the orange tree #samantha shannon #dragons #wyrms #fantasy #bookblr #booklr #literature quotes #book #text post #quoteoftheday #history #myth #truth #politics #magic

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dullahandyke · 10 months

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Like another day of doing fuck all and not going on my phone might fix me. But I gotta study at least a little. Killing n violence

#considering jusr like. only studying 200 or so lines of the aeneid instead of rhe full 350 #bcos theres only youtube vids on the first 200 lolllll and i might bank on the first 200 #and then also study the history n art n architecture n scansion n vocab #likr i genuinely dont know how to study it wituout the youtube vids. lol #i have the latin text n the English text n some tl notes but it just goes over my head unless its in the youtube formst #n i could ask my teacher to go over it in youtube format but i dont know how well thatd go over #bcos ibe. been meant to be studying it proper all this time and its like. a week and a half to the exam #like i dont think shell be mad but she mihjt be disappointed and thats worse #i might downplay it in my message to her n hope she helps #bcos i usually dont ask for help i just flunk and go lol #but something something friendshop is magic

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keeperofseeds · 1 year

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WGA, DGA, PGA, IATSE, SAG, IBEW, Teamsters, and Laborers all met at the Shrine Auditorium tonight to discus terms and solidarity.

Studios are so fucked lmfao get rekt

#i have a friend who was there whos been texting me all night and im screaming!!! hollywood studio execs better be quaking in their shoes!!!#pay us motherfuckers!!!!#this has NEVER happened before!!! all the big film unions at one meeting???? fucking history and its magical #i cant pay IATSE dues rn but im with IATSE in spirit right now!!! go fucking team!!!!!!#vfx artists unionize this week!!! the ball is in your court grab it!!!!#snoop dog saying where the fuck is the money HES SO RIGHT WHERE IS IT??

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blueheartbooks · 5 months

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"Unveiling the Arcane Tapestry: A Journey Through 'The History of Magic' by Éliphas Lévi"

Éliphas Lévi's "The History of Magic," skillfully translated by Arthur Edward Waite, stands as a profound exploration into the mystic realms of human knowledge. With a comprehensive blend of historical insight, ritualistic precision, and esoteric mysteries, Lévi takes readers on an enchanting odyssey through the labyrinthine corridors of magical practices.

Lévi's work delves into the historical roots of magic, unraveling its multifaceted procedures, rites, and enigmatic mysteries. Waite's translation ensures that the essence and nuances of Lévi's original French text are preserved, allowing readers to grasp the intricate details of magical traditions.

The narrative unfolds like a sacred scroll, unveiling the evolution of magical practices from ancient civilizations to the contemporary era. Lévi's keen observations and scholarly approach provide readers with a deep understanding of the philosophical and symbolic foundations that underpin magical arts.

Central to the book is the exploration of the human connection with the mystical forces that shape our reality. Lévi delves into the psychological and spiritual aspects of magic, emphasizing its transformative potential for individuals seeking a higher understanding of themselves and the universe.

Waite's translation enhances the accessibility of Lévi's complex ideas, making this work a valuable resource for both seasoned practitioners and those new to the realms of magic. The prose, though steeped in profound concepts, is presented in a manner that invites readers to contemplate and assimilate the wisdom imparted.

"The History of Magic" transcends the conventional boundaries of historical texts, emerging as a timeless guide for seekers of knowledge and wisdom. Lévi's vision, masterfully conveyed through Waite's translation, invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, unlocking the secrets that lie within the intricate tapestry of magical history.

Éliphas Lévi's "The History of Magic," skillfully translated by Arthur Edward Waite is available in Amazon in paperback 18.99$ and hardcover 25.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 497

Language: English

Rating: 10/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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cryptotheism · 3 months

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I hope this doesn't come off as disrespectful, because I'm genuinely curious, but like...is alchemy "real"? Because the way you speak about it is how I wish I could, myself, appreciate it and you're the closest I've ever found to a real world wizard which excites me a great deal. I totally respect if for you it's actually just an interesting academic study without intention, I'm just curious for how you view it in that lens.

No that's a good question!

Short answer: Yes, as in alchemists were real people who could actually do cool shit sometimes, but they weren't actually transmuting lead into gold, you need a particle accelerator for that.

In the 4th century, you weren't a scientist, that word hadn't been invented yet. You were a Natural Philosopher. You studied everything from the stars, to mathematics, to medicine, to the nature of herbs and stones.

In the medieval era, you weren't an astronomer, you were an astrologer. Telling people's horoscopes involved a lot of astronomical math. There wasn't really a difference between astronomy and astrology.

In the renaissance era, you weren't a chemist. The term chemist didn't exist yet. You were an alchemist. You tried to make gold sometimes, but you also manufactured dyes, glass vessels, cosmetics, paints, and medicines. You were kind of a whitesmith, and a glass-blower, and a doctor, and sometimes just a con-man.

Alchemy and chemistry have a relationship similar to Astrology and Astronomy. But, don't think of alchemy as just "Chemistry with magic." Alchemy is the father of modern chemistry. It is the cocoon that chemistry sprouted out of.

The thing is, alchemy is more "real" than astrology is. You know what a common use of astrology was in the medieval era? Diagnosing diseases. You'd check someone's horoscope to determine what medicine to give them. This didn't work. A medieval astrology textbook isn't going to be useful for diagnosing why your stomach hurts.

But!

Medieval alchemy texts are actually useful sometimes. If you want to dye some copper so it looked more like gold, there are alchemy texts that can tell you how to do that. If you want to distill the mercury out of some cinnabar, alchemists could do that. They didn't really know how or why that worked, but they could do it! If you want a potion that could make you immortal, the alchemists could make a philter of mercury and lead that would definitely 100% kill you and it would hurt the whole time you were dying. You can't win em all.

Im writing about the history of alchemy on my patreon if you wanna support me!

#alchemy

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devotedlystrangewizard · 1 year

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cant believe queue fishing studying works

#one hand on the mouse to click on the fishing buttons one hand writing the most disastrous notes #notes that include 'stanislavski >:(' & 'really this is just jazz artists trying to one up each other but as a genre'#'rothko buddy idk what to tell you i feel nothing'#'abatract expressionism more like UHHHHH.... abstract boring.ism.'#'how did you remember pollock did drugs' 'well i wrote 'believes in the magic power of being fucking stoned' in my notes'#notes being random post its stuck on top of the text after i finished reading it #i didnt get far enough to not fuck up the test but it did work!#left so much empty in the majority of the rest of the test but thats ok i can just do this one as my redo #i can choose 3 tests for that and itll probably be history art & geography bc i KNOW i can score on those.#also final exams in like 2 months i am so scared i have been a high schooler for almost 7 years idk what to do with myself

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prokopetz · 10 months

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Memes about collectible card games tend to treat Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gu-Oh! as basically interchangeable, but the truth is that each of them is fucked up in completely different ways. In brief:

Magic: The Gathering –

Official rulebook that's about nine hundred pages long

Timing and priority framework with roughly a billion different steps and sub-phases that tries to account for every edge case and technicality like a video game developer trying to stop speedrunners from clipping out of bounds

Authoritative card text resides in a massive centralised database which receives constant updates and errata, such that what's officially printed on a card may bear no particular resemblance to what's physically printed on it

So densely keyworded that a single symbol in a card's text may expand to several paragraphs of rules

Yi-Gi-Oh! TCG –

Judges' rulings in major tournaments create binding precedent which is not subsequently incorporated into the rules, creating situations where fully understanding what a card does may require a knowledge of its complete history of use in tournament play

Multiple mutually incompatible priority, timing and targeting frameworks, such that which framework is used may vary not only from card to card, but among different effects of the same card, determined by differences as small as the placement of one word

Legacy cards may receive permission to resolve their effects according to what the rules were at the time of their printing

See the difference?

#gaming #card games #tcgs #magic: the gathering #yu-gi-oh!#game design #swearing

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evilminji · 3 months

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You ever fuck up so bad, you accidentally kidnap someone?

Imagine, if you will, the players of our scene. Young Justice. Perhaps the Teen Titans. It matters not, really, only that they are young. Too young, in fact, for the booze they have smuggled in, to celebrate still being ALIVE.

They didn't think they would be, approximately seven hours ago.

They didn't think ANYONE would be, by this time, seven hours later.

The world celebrates. Families hug, children cry and laugh, lovers desperately reunite. They did it. They saved the day. Survived.

With new wounds and some fresh new trauma to show for it, too. Perhaps... Perhaps it is that. And the looseness of alcohols effect on the tounge. Combined with their new closeness... that gets them talking. Sharing.

Talking of skills. Training. Histories normally not mentioned. Perhaps even bitching about this mentor or that old teacher, and OH, weren't they a NAG! "Fundamentals~!" The magic user mocks in drunkin parody of their old teacher. "it's all about the FUNDAMENTALS! Practice circles until you puke!"

But...

Oh? Oh DEAR~

Drunks have such POOR impulse control, don't they? The Speedster scoffs. He doesn't mean harm. Truely, he doesn't. But to him? It is a constant irritant against sore skin, that his team mates have access to such powerful and strange powers... yet choose not too study them at ALL! Ask questions. That they haven't considered the advancements humanity could make if they just TRIED.

Everything has an answer.

Just because you don't know what it IS yet, doesn't mean it doesn't EXSIST out there.

But this is an old argument. They ALSO a sore spot for the magic user and (by the many gods they know better then to swear by) they are SICK of it! You- *urk!* You think you can do BETTER? Explain it then, Mr. "Magic isn't real"!

And oh dear, oh dear~

The usual mitigator has already fallen asleep. Passed out, really, having amongst other things, texted their Ex and decided they NEEDED to dye their hair. Which leaves no one to stop what about to unfold. As the Speedster slams down his drink, his hyper accelerated metabolism leaving him, ironically, one of the LEAST drunk in the room.

But... sometimes all you NEED to royally fuck up?

Is to be just buzzed enough to ignore your better instincts.

And the argument kicks up. Again. Heats up. Again. But this time? Goes further. They are standing, yelling, in each other's faces. The Speedster certain they are just "making things up". The magic user hissing that the arcane is a field of STUDY. A SCIENCE and ART. Just because YOU don't-

But?

Well... One must ask. Have you ever FOUGHT a Speedster? Can you even conceive of what a pico-second FEELS like? What the Speedforce, once active, makes the world LOOK like? It is like statues. Silence. Calling a timeout on reality itself.

You can walk away.

No one can really stop you.

You can walk out the door, up the stairs, to your friends room, and grab books from their shelf. Sit and read them. ALL of them. The whole shelving unit. In the time it took a fraction of a second to pass. Then get up, put everything back, go back down stairs, search for supplies, find them, and return to your conversation. Having studied everything they have in the building.

And for them? It's like blinking. You just... have the supplies now. Air is displaced.

And you're ready to fuckin PROVE it.

You looked up all the symbols they used. So NOW? You can use nonsense. No chance that ANYTHING will happen, right? It's not "official magic"! He says, talking over a buzzed magic user. Who's staring at him blankly, mind churning as they try figure out why... why it sounds like he's saying he's about to do the One Thing they were... told.. to never...

Oh God.

WAIT!

DONT!

But it's too late. Our dear Speedster has made his "gibberish" circle. Chanted randomly strung together magically charged NONSENSE. Then? Let her rip! See? Nothing happ-

The world seems to suck in it's breath and wind up, as though preparing to PERSONALLY punish such hubris. The magic user us screaming. Back! Every GET BACK! Move, move, MOVE! Green hisses and crackles from the circle.

As.

Reality.

CRACKS.

!!!BOOM!!!

Glass shatters and electronics are beyond salvation. The couchs many dove behind are shredded, but hold. Sections of the ceiling and floor collapsing. The Radiation alarm deeper in the base kicks in with a clicking wail. There is SOMETHING casting a looming shadow... and it has a CROWN.

The air burns like arctic winter wind and ozone.

Before anyone can think of what to DO, a harsh golden light rips open reality and out steps most of JLA Dark. The are standing in front of the now completely trashed Zeta-tube. Which they could not USE. They do not look amused.

"What. Did you. DO!?" Snarls an exhausted John Constantine from the front of the line up, his normal rougish face is still half bruises and the cigarette he's holding looks like it's the only thing keeping him from strangling someone. "We could feel that from FUCKIN SPACE! We're you trying to blow up the PLANET?!"

"Good QUESTION!" snarls another voice, from the direction of where the circle should be "Here's another one! Where the HELL am I and who are you people?!"

Every spins to look.

There, floating above the green glowing circle, is a teen in a crown.

@the-witchhunter @hypewinter @hdgnj @dcxdpdabbles @lolottes @mutable-manifestation @hdgnj @nerdpoe

#dpxdc #dp x dc #dc x dp #dcxdp #dc x dp prompt #danny phantom #minji's writing

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