#hws riga | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

council-of-beetroot · 1 year

Text

Game Night Prompt

Also on AO3. Here

Characters: HWS Poland, HWS Lithuania, HWS Estonia, HWS Latvia

Word Count: 1,014

Content Warnings: Mild swearing

Summary: An unexpected Blizzard postpones Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland's return home from Riga. To pass the time, they decide to play boardgames at Latvia's place.

After spending a few days on holiday in Riga, Eduard, Tolys, and Feliks were supposed to drive back home to their respective countries earlier in the morning. However, an unexpected snowstorm postponed their return and they remained at Raivis’ house waiting out the storm.

Now, it was already dark outside. The howling of the bitterly frigid wind could be heard as it seemed to rattle and shake the walls of Raivis' house. The snow continued to fall nonstop. Eduard took one look out the window and at the never-ending blizzard. He glanced at the weather forecast on his phone. The storm was expected to continue until tomorrow morning. There was no way he could drive from Riga to Tallinn in this weather.

“Well, Raivis, looks like I might be stuck here for the night. The storm isn't supposed to let up until tomorrow morning."

"Eh, Me and Liet will be fine driving home." Feliks insisted.

"Really?" Tolys glared back at him.

Feliks peers out the window assessing the storm for himself "Okay, maybe not." he admits as he returns to his spot on Raivis’ living room sofa.

"It's okay, you all can stay the night if you would like," Raivis offered. “I’m sure we can find something fun to do."

"Hey, don't you have a stash of board games somewhere?" Eduard suggested.

"That sounds fun!" Lithuania agreed.

"But Feliks better not cheat like he always does!" Raivis responded.

"What? I don't cheat!"

“Yes, you do!"

"No, I secretly increase my odds of winning!"

"By completely disregarding all of the rules? That is cheating!"

“Ha! In my experience, you can't just expect people to play by the rules!"

"It's just a game Feliks!"

"And your point is what exactly?"

"You can't just cheat!"

"I already told you I don't cheat!"

"Both of you enough!" Tolys intervened, to put an end to their bickering. "Where to, Latvia?"

Raivis brought them into the next room, which seemed to function as both a space for projects and as a reading area. Bookshelves lined one of the walls filled with countless novels, chess boards, and other trinkets. Across along the other wall were two couches with quilts draped on the back cushions. Next to one of the couches was an end table with a table lamp illuminating another small pile of novels that Raivis must have been in the middle of reading. A collection of paintings and portraits depicting Raivis, his brothers, and his friends were displayed along the faded red and gold accented floral wallpaper. In the center of the room was a long wooden table with a few journals and pens sprawled across with a half-finished puzzle depicting the skyline of Riga towards one end of the table.

Raivis unlatched a handle and lifted the lid to a large wooden chest filled with board games. He began to pull out some games as he continued to dig through the chest.

"I also have puzzles too!" Raivis added. Eduard looked at the stack of puzzles and asked,

"Why do you have a thousand-piece puzzle that consists of only blank orange pieces?"

"Oh, I've done that puzzle a few times. It's actually pretty fun and relaxing.”

"Anyway, what game are we going to pick?" Feliks asked and the four of them looked at their options. Monopoly was complete chaos. Scrabble was also out of the question as Raivis only had the Latvian edition. Risk was a nightmare, and Poland's poker nights never ended well. Usually, money was not the only thing people lost in these tournaments, as Poland also accepted repayment in the form of expensive watches, jewelry, purses, or even small cities.

"What about Uno? That's fun, everyone knows the rules." Tolys suggested.

"Which rules, crazy Uno, spicy Uno, or regular Uno?" Feliks asked.

"Regular standard Uno," Tolys replied confused.

What are the other two?" Raivis asked.

"More extreme ways to play Uno! Totally cool right?" Feliks grinned, "But still, we definitely need to like, raise the stakes or something. What's your wager?"

"Uh, I really don't think we need to turn everything into a cutthroat gambling session, Feliks," Tolys replied.

"Okay fine, if you want to be boring like that,"

Lithuania ignored this comment and Raivis asked the group "So, is everyone alright with Uno?"

"Sounds good."

"Yep, I'm in!"

"Yeah, I guess I'm in,"

They all sat down, Estonia dealt seven cards for each of them, and the game began.

Classic Uno shenanigans ensued. Anytime someone was close to winning someone would crush their hopes with a draw four. This usually resulted in an exchange of something to the effect of “Fuck you!” or “Eduard! You son of a bitch!” or the faint whispering of incredibly vulgar Lithuanian obscenities that Tolys mistakenly believed that nobody else at the table could understand.

"Uno!" Latvia announced.

"Wait what?" Feliks said, glancing up from his hand of at least two dozen cards. Estonia placed his card and Feliks played his next turn. The pressure was now on Lithuania to prevent Raivis from winning.

"Stop him!"

Tolys scans his hand of cards and finds no available card to place, let alone stop Raivis from winning.

"Come on Liet!"

“Don’t let him win!”

"I don't have anything that would work!" Tolys protested as he continued to draw more cards until he drew a wild card he could use.

"Um… okay, I'll go with…Blue!" Lithuania said, feeling the pressure from having both Eduard and Feliks cheer him on.

"I win!" Raivis declared proudly as he slammed his final card on the table.

"What the fuck Liet?" Feliks yelled back.

"You had a 75 percent chance to stop him, and you chose blue?" Eduard added.

"Well, I thank you, Lithuania!" Raivis said with a wide grin on his face.

"Now we are going to have to hear how he beat us in Uno for a week!" Eduard complained.

"You're just mad since you didn't win!"

"Hmm, I'll let you have this since everyone knows that I always beat you in every other game."

"Do not!"

"Do too!"

"Who cares? Feliks interrupted. "I had fun. We will now play another round!"

Eduard reshuffled and began to deal out a new hand to each person at the table.

"Alright, Let's begin!"

Notes

No cultural notes or translations this time. Well other than apparently other absolutely insane, but legitimate versions of Uno exist if you were curious. I Hope you enjoyed this! Thanks for reading!

#hetalia #hws poland #hws lithuania #tw language #hws estonia #hws latvia #mine #hetalia fanfiction

40 notes · View notes

hetaestoniahq · 3 years

Text

|| Ok Not Estonia related but, just laughed at the thought of how cannonically Prussia, as the Teutonic Order back then, couldn't really process the existence of girls, being very confused by Hungary.

He's kinda responsible for Riga though, and she's a girl. Of course, unless you look at the ahem parts you can't really tell with a small child what they really are, so I just imagine Prussia immediately jumped to the conclusion she was a boy. She got called some boy name, like, Johannes maybe, and treated like a boy.

Riga would have gotten so confused about this omg.

Meanwhile Livonia, as the Brothers of the Sword, just kinda sat there not bothering to tell Prussia that the kid is actually a girl. He had jumped to conclusions with them too and referred to them as a boy.

No one:

Absolutely no one:

Teutonic Order: You are boy ||

#hetalia #hws teutonic order #aph teutonic order #hws riga #aph riga #hetalia ocs #capitalia #hws prussia #aph prussia #aph livonia #hws livonia #content

18 notes · View notes

gilkohuke · 3 years

Text

Concept doodles Concept Doodles Concept Doodles Concept Doodles

#capitalia #hws riga #hws tallinn #hetalia ocs #hetalia

6 notes · View notes

k-mraz · 2 years

Photo

how comes i never drew my historical homeland? happy birthday, Latvia!

#aph latvia #hws latvia #Axis Powers Hetalia #hetalia world stars #lapis lazuli #hws #raivis galante #i tooootally didnt draw it while being drunk #i dont know how to draw architecture normally what can i say about this state #from my travel to riga i liked windvanes the most probably #latvia has some straight up amazing blacksmith work #and i totally didnt get wasted with riga balsam during my final exam in college #yeah

389 notes · View notes

nordic-capitals-inc · 2 years

Note

Tere! It is I - Tallinn, and I have come here to bring you something!

The new viewer about air cleanliness in Europe cities is out, and I've decided to put together something to have a easy look at what your placements are! You're welcome ^^

It's amazing how well you all did! I wouldn't consider Copenhagen's result that bad either, it's still 143/323! And your Fine particulate matter is soo close to being good instead of moderate like the rest of us!

I don't have that big of a population and aren't the biggest of cities but I still have one the biggest from 1-8th place so this is just great! And there are many other cities that are smaller than me.

I do wish Riga and Vilnius could be higher up like me, but they're doing okay too!

Anyway I hope you like this little thing I made for you!

Let's keep up the amazing work! NB-8!

- Tallinn from @ask-hws-eesti-ja-tallinn

Source

((a hah hAH. I'm so late I'm so sorry Gil))

#hetalia #capitalia #aph oslo #aph stockholm #oc tallinn #aph copenhagen #aph reykjavik #aph helsinki #other people's OCs

21 notes · View notes

thepause · 5 years

Text

Fun With Crypto Podcast, Lightning Node Roundtable 4

*apologies for some sound issues at the beginning Lightning node roundtable #4

@BTCSocialist: zap satoshi faucet

@gugol: Lightninglabs announcement,riga, hyperloop

@CryptoCloaks:TacoPleb HW wallet mount,opensource shell available, upcoming lnconference

@frennkie: Touch screen shutdown,Invoice on demand coming

@rootzoll:Raspiblitz 1.3 released, Better node performance, New OS Raspian buster

Feedba…

View On WordPress

#bitcoin #crypto #Cryptocurrency #Entertainment #Lightning #money #Network #news

0 notes

worldhotelvideo · 6 years

Video

youtube

[https://youtu.be/BumdJ16H1iM] Welcome to Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga in Rīga, Latvia (Europe). The best of Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga. The general services in the accommodation are: wifi available in all areas. In the section of restaurant you can enjoy: restaurant (à la carte), bar and restaurant. To relax, the accommodation offers fitness centre, spa lounge/relaxation area, spa facilities, swimming pool, sauna, massage, spa and wellness centre, indoor pool (all year) and hammam. With regard to transportation, we will find airport shuttle, airport drop off and airport pick up. For the reception we will be able to have 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage and newspapers. The function of cleaning services include laundry, dry cleaning, daily maid service, ironing service and shoeshine. If you fly for business reasons on the premises you will find meeting/banquet facilities. We can highlight other services like air conditioning, facilities for disabled guests, family rooms, non-smoking rooms and lift Book now cheaper in http://ift.tt/2E3YJ4B You can find more info in http://ift.tt/2DtR7qX We hope you have a pleasant stay in Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga Other hotels in Rīga Neiburgs Hotel https://youtu.be/IqAz1z3dKMw Other hotels in this channel Seven Stars Exclusive Hotel https://youtu.be/k75kGWajDeA Metropark Hotel Kowloon https://youtu.be/4Afdpqh58Q0 The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments https://youtu.be/0Y3WkCzcGEk MarePineta Resort https://youtu.be/cnDjIa85N4c Hotel DeBrett https://youtu.be/GpnS7bxZDPY Palace Gate Hotel https://youtu.be/hW-eRx1fwm0 Hotel Royal Cardinal https://youtu.be/41zJ7JWxBT8 Raintree's Club Regina https://youtu.be/oqSdMA__nnU Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino Cairo https://youtu.be/4JYSKC92mZU Sanli New Century Grand Hotel Zhejiang https://youtu.be/uf94P5o9WCM Sweet Dawn Beach Resort https://youtu.be/PR-XslSO1dE Argyle Grand Hotel https://youtu.be/tQeYCKokPLk Hotel Mediterráneo https://youtu.be/8xG3JZhFfWA Boca Olas Resort Villas https://youtu.be/88O5r7DYknE Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou https://youtu.be/FQdKbDsmM6Y In these hotels you will be able to enjoy different facilities such as. We hope you have a pleasant stay in and we hope you enjoy our top 10 of the best hotels in All images used in this video are or have been provided by Booking. If you are the owner and do not want this video to appear, simply contact us. You can find us at http://ift.tt/2iPJ6Xr by World Hotel Video

#whv #YouTube

0 notes

hetaestoniahq · 3 years

Text

|| Brain thinks of EstLiet for a moment and then begins thinking about how that would make Tallinn and Vilnius siblings.

Can I just say they'd be great step-sisters.

Don't know if should be worried or relieved for Riga or not. ||

#hetalia ocs #capitalia #EstLiet #hws Tallinn #aph Tallinn #hws Vilnius #aph Vilnius #aph estonia #aph lithuania #hetalia #hws lithuania #hws estonia #hws Riga #aph Riga #hopefully no one gets angry at these tags cuz Tumblr sucks #content

7 notes · View notes

hetaestoniahq · 3 years

Text

The True Flag Of The Nation

"I want this..This stupid union to be over."

She had opened her mouth to the three Nordics she was able to find during the 1980 Olympics, when the sailing events took place in Tallinn instead of Moscow. She knew she shouldn't be saying things like this, that she'd get in trouble, but what were they going to do, punish her? Oh how she misses the times she didn't have to live in fear like this, when everything was more peaceful, like she could just, grow now and talk to people she cares about with no restrictions or limits. Now, she hasn't been able to see Estonia for decades.

The embrace of a certain Dane made her struggle to hold her emotions on the down low, she is sick of this, she wants freedom, she wants Estonia back. Why couldn't have life been nice for once? Would it kill to allow good things to happen?

"I'm sorry we can't do more.. " The voice of Finland murmured softly, Sweden was standing right next to him, even with his rather emotionless expression Tallinn could see the sorrow shine in his gaze. These are the three now-Nordics that she knows the most like Estonia. It's a relief he didn't end up with the Soviet Union.

"You've been through lots of things before - you can survive this one too. Don't give up! You'll just have to hang in there for a little longer, I'm sure something will pop up that you'd be able to take as the chance to get independence back" Denmark gave words of encouragement, positivity. Though it may have not seem much, it still was like a glimmer of hope in the dark tunnel. You never know what may pop up. If only she could be free.

I wish you didn't have to leave, please don't leave me alone here like this. Not again. Tallinn couldn't say those words out loud, it's like her voice was stuck in her throat. What much of a difference would it make of she shares these thoughts anyway? He can't stay even if he wanted to, he has a nation to go home to.

She held the blue-black-white tricolour close to her chest, it was in a bag to make sure no one had any idea what she was holding. It was very early in the morning, the sun was only starting to rise, not many were out in the cold streets yet she still felt watched.

The blonde's sapphire gaze looked up the large tower, Pikk Hermann, there the red Estonia SSR flag has been waving for decades, the wrong flag, the flag that means their oppressed and trapped state.

Even thinking of the flag made her sick to her stomach, it's about time she does what she is about to do.

News about a song festival in Tartu had reached her within light speed, her heart had leaped at first, thinking that Estonia has been able to get out of the Soviet household and is starting something. It didn't take long until realizing that was not true, but that didn't stop hope.

"Five patriotic songs?"

Tallinn looked at the songs she held, seeing the names of each one, like "Eestlane olen ja eestlaseks jään" and "Sind surmani". She felt her heart swelling with thousands of emotions, it was a wondrous feeling after how she had slowly been falling into eternal numbness.

A man by the name of Alo Mattiiseeni had put these together, inspired by the national awakening over a century ago. Many may not see it as that big, but Tallinn knew, something big is coming.

She felt her legs subtly shake as she made her way up, it felt like any minute the tower will crumble under her, but she refused to back down, some will call her foolish - some will call her bold, or brave, no matter if she is going to get arrested or be attempted to be killed, she is not going to back down now. Would she get anywhere if she only sat back and waited for something to happen?

"What is singing going to do?" Riga was questioning the actions of the two other capitals. Tallinn was puzzled by her words, but she understood her doubt. "It reminds the people what we should be fighting for, haven't you been having a national awakening? " The blonde questioned. "You do realize the reds will just ignore it?" Riga responded. "Not if we keep going." Tallinn insisted. "Aren't you already feeling a little better with what you've done so far? Like the Environmental protection club? When flowers got placed at the Freedom Monument? Latvia surely would be very-" "Latvia is not here!" The capital snapped with a slam of her hand onto the table. Vilnius had reached with a flinch as she stared sadly.

Tallinn's expression faltered, as she lowered her gaze. "I miss Estonia too, I miss all of them." She murmured.

Vilnius, who had remained silent the entire time, finally stood up and spoke. "If we want them back, if we want all of our freedom back, then we need to do something. They are stuck there, held down with no power, but we are able to still do things. It's in our hands now, they need us."

The two looked at the Lithuanian capital, there was a moment of silence before Riga opened her mouth "So what's the plan?"

"We make sure we are noticed and heard, not only by the Soviet Union but by the whole world. For that, we need our people completely by our side ready to do what it takes."

Remind them who they are, and what they've been robbed of. Those words echoed in Tallinn's head, now on top of Pikk Hermann, memories of the sinimustvalge flag having once been here flooded her.

I hope Eduard was able to hide the original one well, or at least have someone he can trust keep it safe. Tallinn thought as she pulled out the one she was able to hide. The amount of times the KGB tried to make sure she has nothing like this failed.

The red SSR flag was pulled down.

She stared at the red fabric held in her hands, her brows furrowed as she messily with no effort or care rolled it together into a ball, not caring if it gets folds or anything. She then went to the edge, and with all her strength she pulled her arm back and threw the flag that doesn't even deserve to be up here off the tower.

She didn't bother to look where it fell, she could care less what happens to it, how dirty or torn it may get, only the rightful flag of the people of Estonia belongs up here.

As a contrast to how she handled the SSR flag, she gently unfolded the neatly and well taken care of tricolour. She pulled it upwards to let it briefly feel the wind, before attaching it to the string and pulling the flag up.

She felt like a building pressure in her chest had been released, taking a step back to see the flag wave in all its glory.

She glanced towards the rising sun, it's soft light shining onto the blue-black-white.

Even if Estonia can't be here right now, she knows he'd be proud. No matter what life may bring, she knows:

They will get their freedom back.

* This is depicting 24th February 1989, when someone had gone to Pikk Hermann and raised the Estonian flag, which was banned, you could legit get arrested and sent to the gulag for owning one. So this little event is quite unforgettable, highest of respect to the ones who did it.

* I do not know if the SSR flag was always held up, but I will assume it was, unlike with the Estonian flag that gets raised every sunrise and lowered every sunset.

* This was just smth that got stuck in my head and I got massive motivation to write, there may be a small part 2 to this as well about what consequences Tallinn may have faced. Her being a personification of course heavily affects what they'd do.

* I mean, Flag Day was kinda recently (June 4th) so you can relate it to that?

#capitalia #hetalia #hws tallinn #aph tallinn #hws estonia #aph estonia #hws riga #hws vilnius #hetalia ocs #hetalia baltics #aph riga #aph vilnius #|| AHHH i tried ||#|| I hope its any good at all oof ||#|| Anxiety to even publicly post REE ||

17 notes · View notes