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crimson-chains · 2 months
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Little break for you guys XD Been drawing some other things and I'm really happy with this one! Wanted to include Puqi shrine in a silhouette piece ^^ Thought that it was interesting with the last pieces although Hua Cheng has Paradise Manor and Xie Lian Xianle Palace neither really consider it their home. Their home is at the humble Puqi shrine <3
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tinartss · 6 months
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on moving out
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grendelsmilf · 3 months
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utena fans should all watch succession and succession fans should all watch utena btw. and you should all read king lear
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illustratus · 2 years
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Pandemonium by John Martin
In the 1820s Martin produced a series of paintings depicting scenes of disaster, set in infinite, visionary spaces and full of theatrical, nightmarish lighting effects. Their basic mood largely derived from the artist's familiarity with John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost and with the biblical Apocalypse.
The Pandemonium of 1841 goes back to a passage in the first book of Milton's Paradise Lost, in which "Pandemonium, the palace of Satan, rises suddenly built out of the deep." In a diagonal perspective characteristic of Martin, a gigantic building complex extends along the waterfront. This recalls fantastic reconstructions of cities of antiquity. Martin's Satan, whose invocatory figure stands on a rocky outcrop in the right foreground, has the look of an ancient Greek hero. Like Achilles outside Troy, he appears with shield and feathered helmet, but commanding an army not of besiegers but of demons and damned souls in their Cyclopean city.
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smww4ever · 4 months
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Diana & Clark:
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The Gardens of Themyscira
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Summer Palace Edition
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Pink!
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rabbitcruiser · 5 months
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Caesars Palace, NV (No. 5)
The Forum Shops at Caesars, also known as The Forum Shops, is an upscale shopping mall on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is connected to the Caesars Palace resort, and both feature a Roman theme. The mall project was announced in 1987. It was developed and initially owned by The Gordon Company and Melvin Simon & Associates. The land had previously been used for the unsuccessful Caesars Palace Grand Prix. Construction of the Forum Shops began in 1990, and the project opened on May 1, 1992, with 240,000 sq ft (22,000 m2) of leasable space. An expansion opened in 1997. Simon subsequently took over full ownership, and another expansion was opened in 2004.
The mall has 675,000 sq ft (62,700 m2) and approximately 160 tenants, including various restaurants. It has also offered several shows featuring animatronic statues. Until 2016, the Forum Shops was the highest grossing mall in the U.S., measured in terms of sales per square foot.
Like Caesars Palace, a Roman theme is used throughout the Forum Shops. The mall features an abundance of marble, and several fountains are located inside and out. The interior includes sky-painted ceilings which change from day to night.
The mall has 675,000 sq ft (62,700 m2) of leasable tenant space. It has approximately 160 tenants, including 145 retailers and 15 restaurants. The mall receives an average of 50,000 visitors per day. Approximately 20 percent of the mall's clientele are local residents, with tourists making up the remainder. By 1997, the Forum Shops had become the highest grossing mall in the U.S., measured in terms of sales per square foot.[19][49] It would retain this title until 2016.
The three-story expansion includes a skylight, and features several spiral escalators, created by Mitsubishi Electric. The company spent two years developing the escalators, and took another nine months to install them. At the time, the Forum Shops was one of only two projects in the U.S. to use spiral escalators, joining the Westfield San Francisco Centre shopping mall.
Source: Wikipedia
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The Palace in Lotus Paradise.
Yandere!Lotus Dragon Cookie x Reader (Songfic)
TW: Yandere behavior, mentions of death and stalking.
They remember when you first started living here, the day you came to Lotus paradise. Followed by your family you become a beloved member of the community, you always managed to bring a smile upon everyone’s face. To Lotus Dragon Cookie you seemed to light up the world with joy and life, and perhaps that’s what got them addicted to you. Lotus observed from afar for quite a long time though you had never met the dragon in person. They received all your wishes from the festival and cherished each one with the knowledge that you had touched the lantern.
They felt ever so close to you with each wish, so close to their heart. They seemed to not notice the creeping up obsession with you, they did know you were their favorite thing to observe though. They never wanted to steal your vitality from you, you were one the paradise wouldn’t feed from. After all, you were theirs. You were….their darling….lovely….mate~.
“Granting wishes? Simple enough.” In Lotus paradise, one dragon stands at the top Bearing a flair for music rarely come across Sharper than sharpened needles, and seeming beyond the seams they’ve caught the reverence of all the community.
Surely, they’d be perfect if not for their partner’s acts That sole thing holding them back cheats behind their back
Another day passed and you still haven’t returned to them, never heeded their summons. It both saddened and angered Lotus, why wouldn’t you come home to them? They love you so much and can give you everything but you won’t come? It makes no sense to them; they looked through their windows again to see if they could spot you. There you were down In the gardens! You looked ever so lovely among the flowers, you belonged among such beauties…and you belonged by their side.
Why won’t you return to them? They love you ever so much! You are their darling mate who they wish to give a life of luxury and comfort too, yet you act as if they don’t exist. It’s so utterly cruel of you to put them through this, darling love who knew you could be so cold and coy…
“Great Dragon, what are you looking at?” Hydrangea inquired.
“Only the most precious flower in my garden~.” Lotus responded.
“Even with one like me fastened by an oath, they’d rather lie with and lie that they’re coming home!” But as always, “Concentrate” I say and keep playing Mandolin clutched tightly while I strum deep into my thoughts
  Longan’s strings I’ve trained to raise as right as they raised me, Care for them well and they’ll play clearer to your needs In Lotus paradise, the hush has become routine For spending yet another morning conformed in peace Then I saw them on the street, gleaming with delight Who might she be, the lady I
see standing at your side?
Suddenly they found themselves very displeased, who was that you were approaching? She was quite the pretty girl wearing a crimson kimono with pomegranate seeds adorning it, hair tied up into buns with a look that clearly expressed deeper plots. Lotus subconsciously grit their teeth as they watched the both of you chat ever so casually and even happily at times. This Pomegranate cookie looked as if she wasn’t fully invested in what you were saying, THIS is what could catch your love?? This is whom you’d cheat on them with??? This worthless, disinterested little red tart?
“My love…what are you doing…?” They quietly asked, but no response was of course given.
They felt an extra tug and snap in the back of their mind as you grabbed the female Cookie’s hand and led her away to look at your favorite flowers. A low, very low, snarl escaped their lips as their hair spiked and pupils glowed blue. Slowly they turned to their servant, who looked back with her usual expression.
“Hydrangea…summon that crimson cookie to my palace. Ensure that she arrives and does not ignore my invitation.” Lotus ordered darkly.
Beautiful pomegranate with a crimson kimono on, like I’d expect, you’re friendly with everything you’d ever want
Viewing the two at ease left me enraged time to get away. I gave an order, growing urge to forsake the trade. But as always, “Concentrate” I say and stay playing Mandolin clutched tightly while I strum deep into my thoughts Toiling on and spoiling not those sorry drops of sorrow, I seat the kimono and admire freshly fixed clothes.
The new kimono truly was beautiful, hmmm, though they weren’t a fan of the pomegranate seed decoration. They spent several hours replacing the seeds with fine jewels better suited towards them and their style, there, now it’s perfect.
The garden has been growing beautifully lately, perhaps it was that new fertilizer they tried out. Hydrangea informed them of a rumor, that an outsider was stolen away and murdered that night but no body to be found. Now how could that have happened? They would’ve sensed the draining life force go in the precious lotus flower if anyone had been killed, ah well, rumors are rumors for a reason after all~.
“My darling what are you doing this time~?” They asked to themselves truly, slithering out to see if they could find you again.
Ah there you are, this time by the herb farms but…now who was this with you? He was a very handsome man they will admit, with brown and white swirled hair, a fine coffee complexion and these piercing eyes. He just had this aura of confidence and charisma around him, staff in hand with some of the finest clothes they’ve seen on a cookie he certainly had you enraptured with his words. You responded back with a little less enthusiasm and joy; you looked a bit upset about something as he appeared to ask you a question of which you agreed to…
“So, this is one you’d cheat on me with as well? I suppose I can see the appeal but this will not do my dear no not at all. Hydrangea…”
They looked back at their servant who this time looked a little nervous.
“Summon that man to my palace, ensure that he arrives. Tonight.”
Stuck with a budding rumor, the public’s waking up Word is last night a crime occurred, wonder what it was? Spotting them at the farms
offered me an awful sight Who might he be, the man I see standing at your side? Strangely, today they frowned, but I doubt that they’ll drown in pain Not with that Affogato man coming to their aid
Fine like the purple obi tied tightly ‘round his waist, Ah, he’s the dream of a mate suited to your taste
While they’re confident in their measurements Lotus still retrieved a fitting mannequin to match their size. They were making an outfit after all, not only did they want to ensure it would fit they wanted to ensure the components matched correctly. They had just recently retrieved a new purple obi, made from fine silk it was truly beautiful like the kimono and went with it quite well. They strummed their mandolin, thinking of ideas, it wasn’t complete yet…they needed one more add on.
“Great dragon, I’ll be heading down to the market. Do you need anything?” Hydrangea asked, such a diligent servant.
“Hmm, just keep an eye out for anything that would be a good final piece to this outfit of mine~.”
But as always, “Concentrate” I say and stay playing Mandolin clutched tightly while I strum deep into my thoughts Wiping at my smudged eyes, I’d benefit to quit that Grabbing the obi, I refashion the sash
Hydrangea has been gone for quite some time and it irked them a little bit, not with anger but suspicion. Lotus never had reason to be suspicious of Hydrangea before until recent events with all those home wreckers. The rumors have spread and gotten bigger, panic spreading through their paradise with words of a murderer. It appears that handsome man has gone missing last night with only his staff being found. Many cookies say this is solid evidence there is a murderer due to the damn found on it, but with no body or jam trail to be found then who can really say?
Lotus went and looked out again to see their darling love, this time finding you down in the market. To there somewhat and some not surprise, Hydrangea was there with you. Speaking to each other in front of the hair pin shop, they watched as you bought a floral hair pin. Their left eye twitched, so now you’re cheating on them with their closest servant? No…maybe not, Hydrangea is far too loyal, but the smile she had when you gifted it to her crushed that thought. Rage coursed through their body harshly as their normal smile fell. Gripping their mandolin Lotus played their music magic to cast a voice spell, for her ears only.
“Hydrangea Cookie return to me at  o n c e.” They ordered….
Seems like my paradise is starting to come undone Guess that there’s been a second crime, wonder where it was? I saw you at the hairpin shop with the reason why Is that my dear servant, Hydrangea I see standing at your side? “Maybe it isn’t so”, I think, noting how loyal she is Though, that hairpin you buy implies a gift
She’d turn against me even with knowledge of my claim? She’d try to take you from me, has she any shame?
Lotus gazed at the hair pin now in their possession, made of gold metal and silk flowers topped with pearls. It was such a lovely pick, this was perfect. Exactly what they needed to complete their outfit, oh Hydrangea looks like you completed your job above and beyond. Of course, while…taking punishment for stepping out of line, oh well~. This is what happens when you try to steal their mate.
Their garden continues to grow ever so lovely, this new fertilizer they’ve been using works wonders~. Hmmm, where their nails always painted red? They’ll have to clean up before completing the finishing touches.
But as always, “Concentrate” I say and stay playing Mandolin clutched tightly while I strum deep into my thoughts How odd, were my nails always covered in this color? No concern I must return staving of boredom
Lotus stared at themselves in the mirror wearing the completed ensemble, grinning ear to ear with glee. Yes, they truly looked perfect, a masterpiece themselves as they even repainted their nails from pink to red properly. They’ve grown tired of waiting for you to come back to them, grown tired of seeing you with other cookies. They’ll seek you out themselves and bring you back home to the palace by force, rather you like it or not.
“Be patient my dear, I’m coming to get you myself~.”
For the first time in many years they left their beloved palace, slithered through their paradise to find you. Finally, you entered their sights, they lit up with an obsessive joy as Lotus approached as carefully as they could in their excitement. You took notice of them with shock, seeing the legendary dragon standing before you. Ever so quickly you bowed your head in respect.
“Hello Great Dragon, it’s an honor to meet you.” You said…a very poor choice of words.
Once a draft and at last complete, I’ve created a masterpiece You won’t return, but I know you just need a bit of force Please be patient as I leave to find you myself(”Strings, not string” my sibling would say to me, “Like a dragon and their mate, teamed for eternity”) The crimson kimono and purple obi, Go perfect with this floral pin, I put each on and beam Those presents present you with a dragon unbeatable Don’t you love it?
Aren’t I wonderful?
What did you say to them…? They felt their eye twitch again, a growl escaped through their smile. You act as if you’ve never seem before? The confused look on your face…slowly turned to one of horror as their nails grew sharp into talons.
…Sounds like my paradise was brought down to its knees Somebody has killed a cookie, wonder what it means Luckily, there’s no grief from their dearest friends Tragically, each has died in the crime of the century Yes, it’s a tad sad, but more so are the things you said “Hello.” and “Great dragon it’s an honor to meet you.”
Lotus was brushing their hair as they got ready for bed, normally Hydrangea would do this for them but she mysteriously disappeared. Oh well, they can handle just fine without her help. They will admit they were disappointed in you and how you treated them, acting as if they were but a stranger to you. How absurd, they hadn’t meant to scare you of course and they love you ever so much still. They forgave you of course, you just needed a bit of convincing to come home!
Oh dear, it seems they spilled some of the red polish onto their hands. Now when did that happen? No matter, they’ll clean up and play a little song for you before they go to bed~.
just what went through your head Treating me like one you’ve never seen Treating me like one you’ve never seen?! But as always, “Concentrate” I say and stay playing Mandolin clutched tightly while I strum deep into my thoughts Even if these nails have a habit for bleeding, Care for them well and they’ll cut cleaner to your needs~.
It took some time before they calmed the cookies of Lotus paradise again, there were no murders the outsiders just left. It should matter not they weren’t part of this community. And you? Well, you had moved into the palace of course and didn’t want to be seen by anyone other than themselves, after all…you make the perfect center piece to their garden~.
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master-k0hga · 2 months
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| Y G G D R A |
[ Category: The Promised Land ]
| Before I quickly talk more about him, I'll just re-list the things I wrote in his quick ref since I didn't realize how hard I made it to look after I started trying to read through it... Oops;
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70 years old
Adopted (along with 5 others); The oldest sibling
Part of a tribe who are guardians of the sea; Water Guardians to be obvious
He is the oldest step sibling to Caligo, he is very loving and protective over them. Almost motherly
Hates being called 'old' and being asked his age
His parents were murdered by rogue sailors; Gouged their eyes out for value and them dumped back into the oceans when he was only 12. His parents were King and Queen of the oceans so he now takes their place when he eventually "moved out" from his adopted home, he is now very protective of his people and his found family
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Anyways that's the quick bio; This is Yggdra, a shortened name for the tree of Life Yggdrasil, so in a sense he does has healing capabilities and can in fact bring people back from the dead to an extent however refuses to do so cuz that brings so much mental trauma along with it. The premise of his character is still the same, except he's no longer a Yiga leader and Kohga's oldest brother, just Caligo's and with a different reason now.. He was also still adopted by the same wicked man who forcefully took in Caligo and married their mother (who I'll need to re-do in a sense cuz their bio isn't entirely set either. Some reason Caligo and Katsumi are just difficult to put in place) and Yggdra was definitely brought into this "Father's" family roughly before he took in Caligo and a couple others (which I've given him a name, it's just in my drafts on my laptop when I was trying to re-purpose all of my former Yigas so it's not yet)
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His tribe consist of mer-people, their fins shimmer so they can be like a ray of colours at the same time. Yggdra's here mainly of pinks, purples and blues; His mother's of pinks, yellows and greens while his father's were of reds, oranges and dark blues. The tails DO have a "base colour" but overall they are literally just "blue", "pink", "purple", "green", and a lighter "red"
They can actually produce their own pearls; They're made from their tears, after a couple hours they solidify into pearls. The pearls he wears are the tears for his parents when they were killed
In the water they have their fins, however they are able to come to land as well; Their fins can actually morph into legs at will. Once on land, from their feet to their shins are blue tinted like the rest of them, and their toes are slightly webbed like their fingers; It took Yggdra a month after he was born to willingly shift from sea to land and back
Their jewellery tends to range from pearls (as stated previously) and a specific kind of opal, to which is very common to find in the waters of their home however rare or almost non existent everywhere else. So it is a must for their home to stay protected
Despite having both indirect and direct connections with the outer waters of his home, he wishes to protect it from the threats of outsiders; Especially some time where the "Purge of the defiers" took place in the secluded village, Yggdra and Caligo were preparing to escape together before getting separated in the massacre, this found sibling bond seem to always be at the wrong place at the wrong time, just about missing each other every time... To which pains Yggdra's heart
The time he takes over as king of the "Oceans of Paradise" would have at least been a few years since the incident, he doesn't leave the underwater kingdom so much these days; Of course with the exception of, as stated previously, if he is on the lookout for his youngest sibling
Underwater Kingdom; " Oceans of Paradise "
As mentioned, the kingdom consists of mer-people who are the main occupiers of this tribe, sea creatures and the like of course live amongst them in harmony
They are capable of communicating directly to the waters, the creatures that reside, even the bacteria and other smaller living organisms that live the ocean
Tridents, blades made of the strongest minerals and opal, are their weapons and defences; Yggdra uses a trident that was passed down from his father after his sudden passing. Practically a family heirloom
The kingdom is also known as the "Kingdom of healing" due to how many healing remedies, potions and other technologies and spells that originated from there; With thanks and help from the resources that reside with healing capabilities and sea creatures who are blessed or born with natural resources
The diet is mainly vegetarian with the exception of eating small invasive critters such as crabs that attack or horrendously infest their home; Although minor, does become such an inconvenience if not regulated properly
Sharks and giant rideable seahorses are their defences along with the soldiers, when not in battle they are actually social and very kind to allies/friendly visitors. They sort of act like puppies, Yggdra has a baby seahorse that he calls his baby
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And that's it I guess, a lot of this is mostly improvisation because I didn't have that detail for him besides the basics, but it did start piecing together rather nicely when I did get what I want re-purposed for him... He's still a loveable person who considers one of his siblings to be his own and would love to reunite with them someday to be the big brother for them, so Yggdra would be very over the moon to find out Caligo has been brought into a safer place and having a kid with their saviour.
Anyways, as much as I would love to draw the landscapes and as mentioned cities/towns and such after working on these guys, they however suffer the same fate as my Zarean and Molterious species; The "artist" is unable to draw anything that isn't a person.. Even with the help of softwares and programs that help give the idea, I'm unable to implement environments onto a digital or traditional canvas, never have been. They always look shit.
... Oh well, maybe some other day..
. Yggdra, Art © Me . DON’T RE-POST .
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roseunspindle · 2 years
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Historical(ish) Movies and TV Shows
The Story of Minglan - Set somehwere in the Northern Song Dynasty 960 – 1127
Elizabeth - 1558 more or less
Magnificent Century Kosem - 1603 - 1651
The Man in The Iron Mask - Between 1643 – 1 September 1715
Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace - 1722-1799 more or less
The Patriot - 1776 more or less
Young Victoria - 1836-1861 more or less
The Mask of Zorro - 1841ish
The Paradise - 1875 more or less
Showboat - 1887 to 1927
Titanic - 1912
Two Brothers - 1920′s Cambodia
Enchanted April - 1920′s England
Wild Hearts Can’t be Broken - 1932
Saving Private Ryan - 1944
Brooklyn - 1951
Good Morning, Vietnam - 1965
Are You Being Served? - 1972-1985 more or less
The Wedding Singer - 1985
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toxicfucksaround · 1 year
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Tia’s perfect tea party palace
Tia is my beloved elephant so of course I had to give her the elegant getaway of her dreams
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camuvibes · 1 year
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lotus apparently really had to make sure everything in their palace matched their aesthetic /j
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mayorwhisper · 1 year
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Pink is my favorite color so I was really excited to get this request! I’ll probably go back and redo the interior because I’m not sure I’m happy with it but it’s good for now!
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xxintuitionxx · 2 years
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Future Palace - Paradise
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what if. i gave pt!sachiko a palace.
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frontporchjunkie · 2 years
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Saturday October 8 schedule for Gac family
Love on the rise 6am
It happen one Valentine’s 8am
The winter palace 10am
Retreat to paradise 12pm
A royal seaside romance 2pm
Prescription for love 4pm
Home for harvest 6pm
How to find forever 8pm
This little love of mine 10pm
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