#i already have a teeth-related vessel mask concept too but like

[sleeptokenpuppy]

Y'know how the Teeth of God promo image/poster thing has been giving us all deer skull vibes and some of us have been going "what if Vessel gets antlers" and all?

I remember reading about antler velvet on tumblr some years ago and I did a little reading up on it because mental images happened.

In case I botched the link: When deer grow their antlers, as they start to grow in they're covered in a soft fuzzy membrane, usually called velvet, that supplies the antlers with the blood they need in order to grow. Then when the antlers are done growing, the velvet dries out and the deer will rub it off. And since that velvet used to be the blood supply for the antlers, the antlers look all bloody when the velvet comes off.

With all that said, Antlered Vessel Concept: He starts the tour with his antlers covered in velvet, and sheds the velvet as the tour progresses.

Maybe he just comes out with the velvet hanging off and the bloody-looking antler exposed. Maybe he removes some velvet offstage during an interlude and when he comes back out for the next song there's velvet hangimg off and blood on the antlers. Or, perhaps for maximum impact on the audience, maybe he rips velvet off the antlers in moments of high emotion, exposing the the blood and bone beneath, the same way he lays his emotions bare for us.

By the next ritual, whatever parts of the antlers got exposed the previous night are clean and dry and bone-white. Or even as the ritual progresses, maybe he cleans the blood off and removes hanging velvet during interludes. Not to say they won't get blood or velvet on them when he sheds more, though.

And then by the end of the tour the antlers are bare and bony and stark white, as we're used to seeing antlers be.

Granted, this might work better for a late summer/early autumn tour, if we wanna follow the natural cycle... But still. That mental image is metal as fuck. You cannot convince me it wouldn't be visually incredible, and if he sheds velvet during shows at all, the visualization of the emotions... chef kiss.

Pics of what shedding the velvet looks like on actual deer under the break in case anyone finds it a little gross.

#sleep token #sleep token worship #teeth of god tour #vessel sleep token #sleep token vessel #honestly i want to do art of this #whether 2d or even making a cosplay #i already have a teeth-related vessel mask concept too but like #*incoherent screaming* #sleep token imagine

[femivita]

20 early pregnancy symptoms (for when it's too early to take a test)

What are the first pregnancy symptoms? Want to understand if you're within the early stages of pregnancy without taking a pregnancy test? Though you will not know needless to say without one, look out for these very early signs you'll be pregnant...

There is 20 early symptoms of pregnancy:

1. Tiredness

This is one among the primary signs of pregnancy to hit as your body gears up to start out supporting your baby and may even start within a fortnight of conceiving. If you are feeling extra exhausted and can't compute why this might be a symbol your body is preparing to grow a baby.

2. Nausea

Morning sickness is caused by a rise within the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). For many, this is often the primary sign of pregnancy. Don’t be misled by its name - while the nauseous feeling is commonest within the morning, it can strike at any time of day. Mum Lauren Whalley swore by some unusual foods to cure her morning sickness: "I felt like I used to be on a roller coaster from waking till bed until I used to be around 27 weeks," she said. "The only things I could eat were spaghetti hoops and fizzy Haribo."

3. Missed period

Another common indicator and one among the foremost concrete signs you're expecting. That said, if you've got irregular or light periods, this will be a simple one to miss. What's more, some women still have periods after they conceive.

4. Spotting or bleeding

This might sound strange and is another one which will be confused with a period, but around a 3rd of girls experience some kind of implantation bleeding. Implantation bleeding is when the fetus implants into the liner of your uterus and causes a little amount of blood. This usually happens 6 to 12 days after you've conceived.

Spotting in early pregnancy also can be a symbol of extrauterine pregnancy, so it is vital to speak to a healthcare professional if you're experiencing unforeseen bleeding.

5. More toilet trips

Although your baby won't be pressing on your bladder just yet (a common side effect you'll experience later in your pregnancy), the hormone changes, plus a greater blood volume and your kidneys working harder could mean you discover yourself rushing to the restroom more often immediately.

6. Breast changes

Another extremely common early pregnancy sign changes in your breasts. for a few women, their boobs increase a full cup size within the primary six weeks.

breast changes

7. Nipple changes

Pregnancy hormones cause your body's melanin production to extend temporarily - you would possibly notice this has caused your nipples and therefore the area around them (the areolas) to show a darker color.

8. Bleeding gums

If you've noticed blood when brushing your teeth, it might be that progesterone is responsible. This pregnancy hormone increases the flow of blood to gums, increasing sensitivity, and causing them to bleed more easily.

Bleeding gums are often an indicator of gum disease, which has been related to the risk of preterm birth, so always see your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.

9. Increased discharge

You may notice your body is producing more milky white discharge - this is often your body's thanks to preventing harmful infections from traveling upwards and harming your baby.

10. Changes in facial complexion

A slightly odd-sounding symptom, but some women experience changes in facial complexion during pregnancy. this is often medically mentioned as melasma, chloasma, or 'mask of pregnancy' and is caused by a short-lived increase in pigmentation.

facial changes in pregnancy

11. Feeling lightheaded or fainting

It's thought that the pregnancy hormone progesterone makes your blood vessels relax and widen to extend blood flow around the body, causing low vital signs.

12. Shortness of breath

Feeling out of breath doing all of your usual exercise routines or walking up the stairs? The surge of progesterone your body produces when you're pregnant expands your lung capacity which suggests you will find yourself wanting to take more breaths.

13. Increased sense of smell or taste

If you suddenly can't bear the perfume you've worn for years or your colleague's choice of a tuna sandwich, it might be another early pregnancy sign. this is often right down to the hormone estrogen which is heightening your responses to things that may be harmful to your growing baby.

14. Back pain

If you're already affected by backache, it might be caused by the pregnancy hormone relaxin, which makes your ligaments and joints relax and become looser so your body is prepared to offer birth. Mum Beth Green struggled with back pain throughout her pregnancy: "I struggled tons with my back during pregnancy, so I found swimming was an excellent thanks to exercise because it relieved the pain whilst helping me to remain active."

back pain

15. Feeling pregnant

Some women are so in tune with their bodies they report 'feeling' pregnant before taking a bioassay. you would possibly have detected those early hormone changes, so it's worth checking!

16. Metallic taste in the mouth

Another common early sign of pregnancy, this one even has its name: 'dysgeusia'.

17. Period-like cramps

It's the right time of the month and you've got the traditional period cramps. But wait, these stomach aches might be a symbol you've conceived and therefore the egg has implanted into the uterine wall, causing that familiar cramping sensation.

18. Excessive saliva

Medically mentioned as ptyalism, this is often another one caused by those early hormonal changes.

19. Headaches

Many women experience headaches around the time their period, thanks to a surge within the hormone estrogen. After conception, your estrogen levels also rise, which might be what's causing that pounding head.

headache pregnant

20. Food aversions

If you suddenly can't bear the sight or maybe the idea of a coddled egg, it might be that you simply are experiencing the primary trimester pregnancy food aversions. Whilst the egg aversion may be a common one, it can happen with any sorts of food.