#manannán mac lir

[psychopomp-recital]

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝

Let’s talk about working with the Water Element; divination, magical waters, workings and cultivating a relationship with it and its spirits.

🎶Sharing my experiences and thoughts, don’t rely on just this make your own experiences and thoughts.🎶

How do I grow my relationship with Water itself?

Begin opening yourself up to it more and incorporating it into your daily life. When I began building my relationship with it this is what I did:

To be done over a months period

Washed my hands & face with cold water when waking up and letting them air dry as much as possible.

Brushing out my hair and braiding it, picturing my hair flowing like a river with every movement of my fingers.

Beginning my day by intentionally drinking a glass of water, sitting down to really appreciate it and how it aides your body. I like cold water because you can easier feel it flow through you, I also like charging it beforehand.

Visit as many water sources as possible during this period. I am lucky enough to live by the pacific ocean and I would go and swim in it everyday to cultivate my relationship. However, if that is inaccessible for you there’s options such as sitting by a public pool, taking a bath, standing in the rain, eating your lunch by a river, etc.

While you’re spending time with water just talk to it. Tell it stories, sing it songs, ask it questions, water is living and it longs for a connection.

Record your progress throughout the month either in written journal entries, scrapbooking, or digital trackers. Just have a way for you to look back at how you’ve changed during this period.

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝

Examples of Magic that can include water:

research topics

Magical or Blessed Waters

Baneful Folk Workings

Release / Banishing Spells

Water Plant Workings

Elemental Spirit Magic

Death Work

Charged Sprays

Travel Magic

Weather / Storm Magic

Meditation

Shell Magic (like crystal magic)

Hydromancy

Carromancy (wax in water)

Magical Baths / Showers

Glamour Magic

And Much More...

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝

What can I benefit from working with water?

Regardless on where you are from, what path of life you are following or anything else we are connected by our need for water. It is not only our connection to other humans but our connection to the natural world as well. It makes up 3/4 of our planet and 60% of your body. You can get a better understanding of yourself just by going back to that fundamental need to sustain yourself with water as a life-force. The element itself is well known to be a very introspective force and most spirits representing or associated are similar (spg). When you are inviting it into your home you are inviting that connection and energy in too.

Water takes life without discrimination, just as it gives life. Working within that provides a confidence and at least in my experience a sense of balance within ones self. If you are feeling like you are being tossed by the path of life, as if you are a lone ship at a storming sea, this might be your sign to stop fighting the current and start moving with it. If you can make the waves move at your asking then what is there to stop you.

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝

Hydromancy

hy·dro·man·cy /ˈhīdrəˌmansē/

noun

divination by means of signs derived from the appearance of water and its movement.

Some argue this is the first form of scrying Hydromancy is a very useful tool. It can be done with natural bodies of water, or things like tubs, cups and bowls. It can be frustrating to begin so this is how I would begin if I were you: (works better with an established connection to water)

Go somewhere quiet and still, I prefer outside at night but do what is safe and comfortable for you.

Prepare your space and yourself however you normally would set the tone for a divination reading. Some choose to say a blessing prayer, drink a divination tea blend, or anoint themselves with particular salve or oil. I will usually ritually prepare myself (let me know if you want me to go more into this).

In a shallow dark colored bowl (or scrying bowl), pour your preferred water of choice. I usually go with waning moon water.

Relax and begin to gaze into the water. Let yourself open up to messages. Sometimes it comes as scenes of images, or a shape or even words that can come through.

Write down anything you receive to interpret later on.

If you are struggling try this ritual but use the light of a candle or the moon to interpret those shapes. Or meditate with the bowl and pour it out onto the ground and scry the shape it leaves behind.

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝

Magical Associations

✦ Death & Life ✦ Duality ✦ Change ✦ Rage ✦ Grief ✦ Peace ✦ Creation ✦ The Moon ✦ Ice ✦ Emotions ✦ Mental Health ✦ Cleansing / Purification ✦ Storms ✦ Distaster ✦ Dreams ✦ Cancer / Scorpio / Pisces ✦ Psychic Abilities ✦ Shape-shifters ✦ Travel ✦ Corrosion

Irish Divine Beings Associated

✦ Brigid (keening mother & keeper of the sacred well) ✦ Boann (river personification) ✦ Aengus (The Young Son) ✦ Lir (sea personification) ✦ Manannán mac Lir (son of the sea)

#water witchcraft #water witch #water magic #sea magic #sea witch #sea witchcraft #death witch #death work #death witchcraft #witchblr #folk practitioner #folk witchcraft #pagan #folk magic #folk practice #queer witch #witchcraft #baby witch questions #baby witch #beginner witch #hydromancy #divination #elemental magic #storm witch #storm magic #weather magic #paganblr #Manannán mac Lir #spellwork #low spoon magic

[kyousukebei]

Arctic Summer World 2022 event CE’s

#fgo #fate #fate grand order #mochizuki chiyome #ibaraki douji #iwasaki takashi #iwasaki_takashi #zenobia #heirou #HEIRO_MAN #dobrynya nikitich #koyanskaya #wantan meo #wantan_meo #manannán mac lir #bazett fraga mcremitz #henken #henken_second #barghest #👀👀👀 #shaka p

[an-unraveling-unknown]

I've fallen down a rabbit hole of Gaelic deities and personifications and I am having so much fun its unreal

My favorite so far has been Lir (or Ler!), who is the personification of the sea - his name quite literally means 'Sea' in Old Irish and I have to respect a fellow who's straight to the point.

Something I found fun was that his son's name is Manannán mac Lir, which translates to "Son of the sea" and is that such a cool flex. Like 'Hey, I'm very obviously the son of the massive, powerful, terrifying body of water that makes up 97% of the Earth' THATS SO NEAT DUDE BUT IT IS NOTED THAT I SHOULD NEVER ANGER YOU EVER

#irish mythology #welsh mythology #deities #personifications #Edit - I feel validated on my stance because it seems in Gaelic myth Manannán takes over Lir's position of whatever he does as the #personification of the sea and id just like to say I will be wary when nearing the ocean upon any given point in my life from now on #manannán mac lir

[stairnaheireann]

Manannán mac Lir | The Celtic God of the Sea

Manannán Mac Lir is one of the most popular deities in Celtic mythology. He is Lord of the sea and of the three great waves of Ireland. This sculpture created by John Darren Sutton, is situated at Gortmore Viewing Point on Binevenagh Mountain, County Derry. Although he only plays a prominent role in some of them, Manannán appears in many Celtic myths and tales. In the tale “His Three Calls to…

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#Celtic God of the Sea #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Manannán mac Lir #Mythology

[emdoug]

"Gate Keeper"

Nov. 2023

#art #illustration #gif #blue #animation #design #painting #halloween #psychopomp #gatekeeper #skeleton #skelly #skeleton cat #skeleton gif #blue gif #otherworld #orbs #Manannán mac Lir

[an-stoirm]

Ramblings...

I stayed home sick because, as far as I can tell, I got so stressed and fatigued that last night I couldn't keep any food or drink down and my body was so tensed that I was in pain (the worst headache included).

Anyway, I was supposed to work today, but I didn't, and to sort of try to make me feel better once my body was no longer feeling awful.... I went out shopping (mostly to get gifts for friends who are hosting me in a month).

And while shopping, I went to a vintage/consignment shop and found the cutest lighthouse!

Then, when I got home, the streamer I was watching on Twitch raided a streamer who was promoting a project related to Brighid. And it felt a strong reminder that She exists, She is doing Work, and I can always pray to Her for assistance too.

Also worth mentioning is that, before the stress destroyed my body, there was an omen I saw that, on reflection, feels like a warning. Essentially, a statue my husband made (because the body shape reminded him of me) exploded... and I thought it was an omen, but I didn't know what. Didn't realize it would signify my body would probably also fall apart.

I don't have much reason for pointing all this out necessarily. I guess it's just-- I have been sorta swirling lost and aimless and dealing with a lot of anxiety/depression ... but things like this remind me that the world is magical, spiritual, and sacred even if I am unable to notice.

Yeah. Just rambling. I have a lot of thoughts recently and one of them is on my own spirituality and religious practices.

#spiritual musings #manannán mac lir #brighid #this is probably not coherent but you know #just thinking out loud

[irelandseyeonmythology]

I like to think that, instead of being an "either/or" situation or the two of them being rivals or counterparts to one another, Manannán and Tethra are actually friends who like to hang out, watch documentaries about maritime tragedies together, and bitch about Cú Chulainn together while the Tuatha Dé and Fomoire are at one another's throats

#the real reason Manannán wasn't at CMT: He didn't want to be on the opposite side of his BFF #irish mythology #the mythological cycle #manannán mac lir #tethra

[raionmimi]

These Baz and Manas bring me joy

#bazett fraga mcremitz #manannán mac lir

[connors-conjurations]

So!

I decided to make a little post about some of the Cord magic work I have been doing in my practice.

Below I have shown steps of my work in creating a cord for the Goddess Brigid.

Here are some steps in point form

(barring all of my personal ritual/spell work)

1) select a number of colored strings the same length. (You will choose based on color/number associations) and lay them along eachother.

2) pinch one end in a steady grip (I pinched one end in-between my ankles. You can also use your toes or a chip clip held by your feet- whatever works honestly.)

3) starting at the top of the length, twist clockwise and as you twist set and imbue your intention for the cord.

While you twist, pinch and run one hand gently from the top down to the end to distribute the tension evenly.

Ensure to not allow the cord to bunch up on itself while twisting.

4) once the full length has been twisted and tension is even across the full cord.

Carefully find the middle of the cord (pinch and hold) and transfer both ends in-between your teeth to free up your hands.

5) starting at the halfed middle- allow the tension to twist the cord into being.

Use both hands one to encourage the twist and another to feed both strands into the twist.

(see video)

6) once you have moved up the length, the cord is now bound.

Seal off the loose ends- maintaining tension.

You can use a simple knot- or you can also use beeswax/ heat depending on how you want to construct your cord.

(disclaimer: always ensure you follow proper fire safety when working with flammable materials)

7) decorate your cord with charms to cap off either end or just finish in a simple knot.

8) congratulations! now your court is finished!

At this point you can use your cord as a spell/ reusable knot work magic cord/ make jewelry with it/ or what I did is to dedicate a cord to a specific deity and use it in spell work with them or hold it during meditations to connect with them.

For the cord dedicated to the Goddess Brigid, I used the corresponding colors-

red for fire and love

Blue for her healing waters and peace

Yellow for illumination and inspiration

Green for new beginnings and growth

(coincidentally all four colors correspond to the elements which increases power additionally)

I also added a natural iron ore deposit chunk on one end as a stone to connect with her.

As well as a Celtic cross to honor the saint version of her when connecting with my ancestors.

Below you will also notice another blue cord that I created for the God Manannán mac lir- complete with a hag stone and a Triskel.

One Source I personally recommend to get you started on your path to learn more about cord and knot work magic is "Cord magic, tapping into the power of string, yarn, twists and knots"

By Brandy Williams (pictured above)

This book has excellent exercises and resources to assist you on understanding the basics and construction of multiple kinds of cords etc.

(Knot magic is one of the oldest forms of magic, most of the examples I focus on are from the included book and from Celtic culture with my own style blended in)

Well that's the end of this post!

I hope I have provided some information that may be useful to some people.

Remember to do your research and practice your craft safely.

If anyone is interested in more Textile, knot, Cord, Weaving and Stitching spell work; let me know and I'll see what I can whip up.

Best of luck! 🪡🍀✨

-Connors_Conjurations

#witch aesthetic #knot magic #Cord magic #witchcraft #brigid #manannán mac lir #me #spell

[caw4brandon]

What is Murder The Crow?

Since late 2018 up until 2022, I have been wrestling with writing, constructing and shaping the world of < Murder The Crow > more specifically, the place known as Kingshaven through the eyes of my main character; Sadie mac Lir.

In this post, I’m going to provide an update on what is this series all about as well as breakdown the overall development so far. If you are new to my blog and you don’t know what is going on. This post will be a good guide.

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- Kingshaven: EXPLORED -

I’ve thought about this a lot recently. In all of my posts about < Murder The Crow > I’ve included the name Kingshaven and Kingshaven Academy. 

“But where/ what is Kingshaven?” I hear you ask.

Well, its just a name I decided to adopt and use to explain away where my characters and creatures live. The name for Kingshaven is mostly inspired by the Blue-eared kingfisher. 

Named as Haven based on a real life location in my country; [Peacehaven in Genting Highlands] and loosely laid out in terms of environment from; [Mount Singai, Bau]

I was always inspired by fiction where the main characters go to a camp or school to learn and train in magic or combat. Preparing to defend themselves against other monsters who seeks to do them harm. Camp Half-Blood is a very good example in the fictional world. As a youth, I used to go to an annual year end Youth camp under different locations. 

That sense of exploration, the atmosphere of being among youths. The mass gathering, the cliques, the participation of activities has always been my joy and my aim to recapture that magic once more in the Haven. Overtime, I decided to create an entire country/ island instead. Inspired by the playground world of To Aru; [Academy City]

I envisioned it to be an island that is wildly populated and untamed by ancient forests, mountains, rivers and caves and the city being a walled up place as protection from calamities and other horrible monsters adorned with artistic outdoor furniture. Standing on the edge of an unreachable cliff is the legendary tip of the buried giant obelisk that glows from day and night. Whose origin is still unknown but is the sole reason for the very existence of the Hoodlites and Salkites; The Mysterious Burning Core.

As a civilization, Kingshaven is considered as an advanced civilization but slightly out of time. Having most of their machines and devices being older than other parts of the world. While the world functions by science, Kingshaven thrives under the trade system of shards between the humans and the Hoodlites/ Salkites. Living under the influence of the STAB system as their version of science and source of power.

- Meet the Characters -

What started as just my former HPHM OC; Sadie mac Lir living in her own world. Specifically an ancient school known as; Kingshaven Academy eventually evolved into questions filled with more characters. Such is the case for Hector James Dagger. 

As a way to make Hector stand out more against the other male characters. I decided to give him blacken out eyes. Despite him intended to look scary turned out to be well received by some of my audience. Calling him cute or handsome. Unintentionally ended up as the edgy cool guy character. 

This gave me the confidence to come up with a new character to fulfill the ole saying “See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil” This eventually gave me an excuse to revive an old mate, [Jamie Ann Robyn] back from the void but still with no clear reason and story to her return. 

Allowing me to shape the different types of people one will meet when visiting the Haven. The people at Kingshaven are slightly peculiar. While they are mostly human. They each have unique features on their faces.

Elvenlead - Elf ears with the perk of heightened hearing but with the drawback of temperature sensitivity.

Hollowaye - Darken out eyes with the perk of night vision or being able to see some unseen things but with the drawback of light sensitivity.

Grimmjaw - Sew mouths with the perk of needles containing venom but with the drawback of a tasteless tongue. 

With these three conditions/ features. I was able to make a unique mark on the various designs found in my characters. It is a way for me to make my designs outstanding with the different features as well as the difference in head types. 

As a personal note, the head shapes don’t define the boys from the girls. They are universally used by all. The noses are triangular facing up or down and they have mostly wide eyes. With that said, I have been testing out a more Chibi version of my characters which suggested [the Lite-noids] which I am hoping to bring back in some way or form.

- The Haven’s Creatures -

Aside from just [Hoodlites and Salkites: REBORN] There are also additional beings who shares the same form and loyalty to the Core in different ways. 

The creatures found in Kingshaven are all creations of the Burning Core. Their powers are universally based on the STAB System and for some, they share more than one ability. To easily break this down, here are all the explored beings so far.

Hoodlites - group based beings, individualistic but united for the same duty and goal. The name means; hooded, little beings. Inspired by the Teru Teru Bōzu. The Japanese rain ghost talisman of blessings and from the Aos sí in Irish mythology. The fairy folks who acts as helpers and fierce guardians to kind humans that offers food.

Salkites - duo based beings, preferring to work with partners to achieve their goals with less. The name means; single focused and superior beings. Inspired by the Fomorians in Irish mythology.

[Cycatopus] - much less of a race rather, an individual clone race under Vox of The Red. They act as the physical embodiment of the white blood cell to the Lite-noids. Inspired by the Instagram logo but just for shits and giggles cause normal eyes is too normal.

Insight; As much as I wanted to stick the design to the name established for the Hoodlites and Salkites. I felt too restricted in terms of the variations I want to make which changed several times from fully limbed to just tails. These scrapped ideas will eventually lead to the new redesign of the Hoodlites being in a metaphorical hood/ persona. Changing the lore completely which I am very happy with. 

The Salkites on the other hand is a later addition. They started out as fast slithering beings, similar to eels. More akin to the name itself which also suffered the same issues of being too restricted. In my desperation, I toyed around with the new Hoodlite design which prompted a new additional change of one eye to represent the new Salkites. A Yin to the Yang so to speak.

Next, we have the most recent addition; The Broncopod or Rudy. I loved the idea of a kaiju or monster that is very dinosaur based and so, by using an old idea that used to be for the Salkites. It developed to become an idea for the Broncopod.

I consider Sadie, Hector, the Hoodlites and the Salkites as the first phase to the development of the < Murder The Crow > Mythos. While the Cycatopus and Broncopod as the second phase. That said, My rule of thumb is, if it hasn’t reached digital stage. Its not considered as canonical and even if it has. There is a high possibility that I will change it for the better. 

- Power Systems and Weapons -

The world of Kingshaven is solely powered by the STAB System which is short for; Stan, Tide, Ange and Bolt. Which is inspired and slightly altered by the real life scientific theory; The States of Matter.

This theory is the physical embodiment of material that can cause an effect to the world at large and is harnessed by the Hoodlites and Salkites With each being having one Burning Core and one ability. Their abilities each have a certain color and their effects are as addressed;

Stan (Solid) - Cubes that is similar to crystals. They are a lot tougher to break and they act as buildable bricks the user can use to build and forge new constructs.

Tide (Liquid) - Blast of water that is similar to goo or polyester. The material can also change in terms of its thickness with different effects. Often used in weapons since its the easiest one to find.

Ange (Gas) - Blades of pocket air that functions under its own laws. Its able to cause irritations, helpful for getaways. Its also able to increase and decrease the speed of objects it comes in contact with.

Bolt (Plasma) - Beam of charged energy that can break anything. Known simply as the strongest material, its also considered one of the most difficult element to capture.

These powers also leave behind shards. Small bits that the humans picked up to forge their own weapons and tools. Each customized and personified to the wielder's personality.

As for other skills and powers, there is also the various features found in the humans as well as their ingenuity to build more advanced weapons to defend themselves. Interestingly, I had this concept for making a popular weapon to be around the size of the sonic screwdriver like in Doctor Who but with the transformable option; Melee/ Range as seen in RWBY.

- Caw’s mythology: UNBOUND -

The intent of this post is to for me to give in to my demons for worldbuilding and allowing my ideas to take form in some existing record. All that you have read is a collection of my unbound creativity existing in a sandbox. Waiting to be used as props for storytelling reasons.

Taking inspiration from HP Lovecraft’s willingness to allow his correspondence to precure his props and world for their own interpretation. It is still an infant but its steadily growing and this is just the beginning.

At its core, < Murder The Crow > is as the title suggested. The mission to kill a certain creature/ person known to be as the Crow. Who is the Crow? I have no idea yet but I ask for attention cause when you least expect it. The Crow will appear and calamity will fall.

For now though, this is all that I have. If you wish to know more and join the Hood. Adopt a Hoodlite/Salkite now and hunt for the Crow together with Sadie and Hector. Let the hunt begin!

Thanks for reading

- Caw4B -

#murder the crow #kingshavenacademy #kingshaven #sadie mac lir #hector dagger #hector james dagger #hoodlites #salkites #Cycatopus #vox of the red #Broncopod #rudy #Burning Core #STAB #the STAB system #Lite-noids #mythology #irish mythology #norse mythology #Manannán mac Lir #Lir #mac lir #dagger #world building #HP Lovecraft #lovecraft #creatures #tiny creatures #original characters #creature design

[amylouioc]

Another card from my Irish Mythology Tarot, the sea king, Manannán mac Lir.

Frequently interpreted as the king of the land beneath the waves, or the otherworld, he uses a mist of invisibility or féth fíada to hide the whereabouts of both himself and his kingdom.

#manannán mac lir #irish mythology #Irish god #gods and goddesses #tir na nog #celtic mythology #sea king #illustration #tarot deck

[caraecethrae]

118 The ocean blessing 

O Thou who pervadest the depths,

Imprint on us Thy gracious blessing,

Carry us over the surface of the sea,

Carry us safely to a haven of peace,

Bless our boatmen and our boat,

Bless our anchors and our oars,

Each stay and halyard and traveller,

Our mainsails to our tall masts

Keep, O King of the elements, in their place

That we may return home in peace;

I myself will sit down at the helm,

It is Lir’s own Son who will give me guidance,

As He gave to Bran of Febail

What time he set stay to sails. 

Boínn, Bríd, Dagda,

Lugh, Nuada, Oghma,

an Dagda of love,

Pour ye down from above the dew

That would make our faith to grow,

Establish ye us in the Rock of rocks,

In every law that love exhibits,

That we may reach the land of glory,

Where peace and love and mercy reign,

All vouchsafed to us through grace;

Never shall the canker worm get near us,

We shall there be safe for ever,

We shall not be in the bonds of death

Though we are of the seed of Caorthann and Fearn.

On the Feast Day of Cónocht an Fómhair, the Feast Day of Samhain,

The Feast Day of Grianstad an Gheimhridh, sun of mercy,

The Feast Day of Bríd, day of my choice,

Cast ye the serpent into the ocean,

So that the sea may swallow her up;

On the Feast Day of Cónocht an Earraigh, day of power,

Reveal to us the storm from the north,

Quell its wrath and blunt its fury,

Lessen its fierceness, kill its cold. 

On the Day of Hogmanay on high,

Subdue to us the crest of the waves,

On Lá Bealtaine give us the dew,

On Grianstad an tSamhraidh the gentle wind,

The Day of Manannán the great of fame,

Ward off us the storm from the west;

Each day and night, storm and calm,

Be Thou with us, O Chief of chiefs,

Be Thou Thyself to us a compass-chart,

Be Thine hand on the helm of our rudder,

Thine own hand, Thou God of the elements,

Early and late as is becoming,

Early and late as is becoming.

Excerpt From: "Celtic Prayers and Incantations" by Alexander Carmichael. Scribd.

#theres some liberties taken here #to make it pagan #please lmk if any irish is wrong #manannán mac lir #prayers #btw thats the condensed version of Carmina Gadelica that i have

[stairnaheireann]

Manannán mac Lir | The Celtic God of the Sea

Manannán mac Lir | The Celtic God of the Sea

Manannán Mac Lir is one of the most popular deities in Celtic mythology. He is Lord of the sea and of the three great waves of Ireland. This sculpture created by John Darren Sutton, is situated at Gortmore Viewing Point on Binevenagh Mountain, County Derry. Although he only plays a prominent role in some of them, Manannán appears in many Celtic myths and tales. In the tale “His Three Calls to…

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#Celtic God of the Sea #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Manannán mac Lir #Mythology

[oceanheartclothedinrespect]

Your Ocean Heart healing uneasy minds

#Manannán mac Lir

[on-a-lucky-tide]

(Geralt/Jaskier hinted at; Gaelic folklore influence with 'I see dead people' vibes; demi-god-ish Jaskier and traumatised Geralt)

Jaskier latched onto Geralt because, ever since he was a boy, Jaskier had been able to see the manifestations of misfortune and death. They hang around people in the shape of twisted, gnarled monsters, with thousands of eyes, and horns, and curled claws.

Sometimes they appear as bent old men, their bodies curled and twisted beyond human recognition, writhing tentacles peeking from their threadbare jackets, or as translucent glimmers at the edge of vision, bisected with rainbow prisms, that vanish in the light.

Jaskier had seen many evil men surrounded by the creatures, because they feed on and magnify the deeds such men commit. Murderers, rapists, abusers: feedback loops of evil and darkness.

When Jaskier spotted Geralt in the corner of that inn, with the creatures skittering up the walls, swarming around the table legs, leering from the rafters, Jaskier knew he had to stop Geralt at all costs. He had never seen someone so saturated in latent wickedness.

Armed only with his lute and a pocket knife, his heart beating in his throat, Jaskier followed Geralt into the mountains. The least he could do was be there to scream bloody murder and warn the victim that Geralt was coming.

He couldn't have been more wrong. Geralt begged for Jaskier's life, handed over his coin, walked away with nothing. It had to be a trick. After all, Geralt was the Butcher of Blaviken. People whispered it behind his back, casting fearful glances. Jaskier would find the truth, even if he had to follow Geralt to the other end of the world.

What Jaskier discovered was a man with a pure but broken heart, who walked through the shadows and sought out evil because that was what he had been raised to do. He was condemned to it. A hero unrecognised, a good soul left to wither with pain. The trauma hung in the shadows behind his eyes and Jaskier couldn't add to it by telling him about the damned spectres.

So, Jaskier stared down the snarling monsters and chased them away with his music; he helped Geralt find moments of peace and worth beneath the stars. Sometimes, the monsters vanished completely and he watched the weight lift from Geralt's shoulders. Jaskier followed Geralt into every dark corner and made sure he was closest when the spectres gathered. He had never been particularly brave, but Geralt deserved a friend.

The penalty, of course, was that Jaskier happened to be there every time Geralt was beaten by destiny. He could be forgiven, perhaps, for believing that Jaskier was the harbinger of his misfortune.

#researching Gaelic folklore #stumbled across the bodach and a film called Odd Thomas #and then found out that bodachs are linked to Manannán mac Lir #a god king of the oceans #what if he had sex with Jaskiers momma? #and Jaskier was a bastard son #momma told him to hide his ability #but his weirdness was still so obvious #rather than stay at Oxenfurt in comfort #he hit the road to find some meaning #jaskier #geraskier

[oakthcrn]

[ wake up ] a loving kiss to wake the partner up

For Eden

🐝  *  ―  𝑫𝑰𝑭𝑭𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑾𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑻𝑶 𝑲𝑰𝑺𝑺 𝑺𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑶𝑵𝑬.

Accepting @inabsentiia

Eden's form was curled around Lucan in such a way that could be protective. His thick, burly arms draped over the other's form as he slept peacefully. The rise and fall of his chest and soft, subtle breathing indicating he was having a good dream.

Suddenly he felt sweet kisses upon his face, and his eyes fluttered open. Dazzling blue as he let out a yawn and stretched out his legs. He pulled Lucan closer and planted a sleepy kiss in return to his lovely lips.

❝ Good mornin' love. ❞ He greeted and rolled onto him, his larger frame pinning him to the bed as he gave him a smile. He leaned in and peppered his face with a barrage of kisses.

❝ No wakin' up early, love, you know that. ❞

#inabsentiia #. manannán mac lir ( eden ) #. letters wrapped in silver strings ( askbox )