#tragic backstories

[britcision]

By the way this has been annoying me again so I need all the edgelords to listen for a moment

When you break a bone, it grows back stronger FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. WHILE IT IS ACTIVELY HEALING. Then it’s just the same as all the rest. The bone is not actually stronger going forward

Repeatedly breaking bones will not give your character a stronger or break resistant skeleton, you are much more likely to end up with weaker, brittle bones from repeated breaks

To say nothing of the need to carefully splint and set the bone to make sure it actually heals properly in the first place

Tragic backstories are fine but please at least double check your biology

#for the edgelords #tragic backstories #broken bones #yeah this has come up kinda a lot this week and it’s annoying me #torture your characters if you like but please look up torture methods #i know you don’t actually want long lasting complications #just the Trauma Points #i have very much disappointed my dear edgy dnd players #but i made it up to them by doing the exact same thing and giving them nice traumatic scars and shit #consequences are fun actually if you aren’t a coward #torture

[placebozone]

《Naruto, Lucy & Sanji》

I used to think that my favourite character would always be the main character of an anime. But it turns out I actually just like the one who has a tragic past and then goes through even more shit yet still is the kindest soul to ever exist.

It wasn't until I watched one piece and realised I love Sanji more than Luffy along with a denial phase that I made the connection.

I've cried over and over again for these three and they were the only ones I desperately wanted to give a hug. They just hold the same space in my heart.

I don't know why I'm typing all of this out hahahaha I should have just posted the image. Anyways I'll probably be drawing more of these three together. After all, they are my top 3.

Also, I went through alot of work to get their ages before drawing and lucy is around 20 in 100 year quest so thats a relief.

#naruto #lucy #sanji #sunshines #yellow trio #kindest beings to ever exist #good at kicking #tragic backstories #lonely kiddos #my type #found family #i just really love them #i wanna give them a hug #anime crossover #fanart #uzumaki naruto #lucy heartifilla #naruto shippuden #fairy tail #one piece

[author-a-holmes]

Ahh, moon 🌙 for the October themed asks, please 💗

🌙 moon: do any of your OCs have dark backstories or secrets they’re trying to keep?

You know me well enough to know that they do... and I don't know whether to love you or hate you for this ask Rofl.

*Clears throat*

ANYWAYS; Fey Touched TRILOGY Spoilers beneath the cut, and maybe some Stolen Stories Series Spoilers too. Depends how long this post gets <3

Fey Touched

Lizzy and Booker actually don't have any dark backstories, or secrets. At least none that the reader doesn't know about right from the start. They, for obvious reasons, don't tell the vampires that they travelled to the mortal realm illegally, right from the get go.

Andric has a secret, but it's not so much a secret, as something he doesn't want to talk about, or acknowledge. While it's mentioned a couple of times throughout the first book that he's grieving his brother, Isaak, Andric's brother isn't actually dead. As far as vampire society goes, he's worse than dead. He's turned rabid.

Mia Harris doesn't have a dark backstory, per se, but a tragic one. Her older brother became a Kavian, and so her parents have put a lot of pressure on her to be perfect to try and remove that smear upon their family name. Both her mum and dad are members of the European Vampire Council, and having one Kavian in the family tree is bad enough, so Mia is pushed to be perfect to compensate. The perfect student. The perfect over-achiever. Skilled, and talented, and intelligent enough to step into her own job at the council the moment she graduates.

Cara has a bit of a dark backstory, and a secret. From Lizzy and Booker, specifically. Both her parents are dead. They chose to consume human blood, accepting the risk of turning rabid, in exchange for enhanced strength, speed, healing, ect. She'd treated as an outcast amongst the Speculo students because of this, so she tries to keep it from Lizzy and Booker for as long as possible. What she's never told anyone is that her parents were dosing her with human blood too, and although it was without her knowledge, she narrowly escaped their fate.

Stolen

I won't go into too many of the Stolen Characters, but Reilly has a lot of good and bad in his past. One particular mistake will come back to haunt him in book three, when an ex-partner who manipulated him, almost to the destruction of the guild, comes back into his life.

And may, or may not, lead to Stella's life being put on the line ;-)

#Asks #Ask Answered #Ari Speaks #Arista Speaks #October Themed Asks #Dark Backstories #Character Secrets #Tragic Backstories #Lizzy Hail #Andric Roche #Mia Harris #Cara Evelyn #Reilly Mosswolf #Fey Touched Trilogy #Stolen Stories #Writeblr #Writeblr Community #Writing #Writing Community

[lordspoooky]

Ice king is a really good character because they intoduce him and you're like "haha what a freak what's wrong with him" and then the show goes "oh! You want to know? Let me show you :)" and you end up just sitting there like

#hi you clicked on the root post :) #good ass character #i love characters that are 'hehe goofy weirdo' and then they show their backstory and they're the most tragic fucking character in the show' #adventure time #ice king

[gayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

Heard this from somewhere else but it's really been effective to my writing recently and just want to share.

The reason a lot of tragic backstories fail is because there is no contrast. Just like there's no sadness without joy, there is no tragedy without hope.

It needs to be clear that happiness was possible in the circumstances they were in, but it was just ripped away from them or kept from them by something out of their control.

For instance, have someone start to get opportunities, have a period of pure goodness and joy, and then something comes back to bite them. An abuser's return. A death of a loved one. Anything.

Remember that if you are writing a character with trauma, you need to know that the trauma after an incident or environment is linked heavily with their thinking patterns that were engraved in them from the trauma.

Example: "I was doing great and then this happened, the universe is rooting against my joy. There's no point in trying to be happy when no one wants me to be."

This thought pattern can be caused by verbal abuse, a relationship that has little to no communication that's planting seeds in their head, being cut off from loving people, or clinical anxiety that leads to catastrophising, just to name a few. Many situations can lead to the same thought patterns.

A contrast to that specific thought pattern would be the people in their life that do want them to be happy and actively encourage their joy, or "signs from the universe" that are encouraging their happiness that the person just isn't paying attention to. The thought pattern and trauma is what overshadows the joy and sends them spiraling.

This also pays off in a recovery arc. They finally start recovering and when something bad happens, the thought pattern resurfaces but they choose to focus on the people in their life that bring them joy and want that joy to last.

This shows progress, this shows the effect of their trauma, this shows that joy was possible. This is why it's tragic. There was a solution, but they just couldn't have known that.

(just make sure you stay out of victim-blaming territory, the solution wasn't easy or a no brainer, it was physically and mentally out of their grasp and it's something they discover throughout a difficult arc)

#writing #creative writing #writing advice #tragic characters #tragic backstories #tragedy needs hope #no joy without sadness #character writing #arc writing #trauma #traumatised characters #thought patterns #character development

[the-henry-cavillian]

Unleashing Cavill's Marvel Might: 5 Epic Roles Awaiting Henry In The MCU!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has a penchant for casting exceptional talent and Henry Cavill, best known for his portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe, could be an intriguing addition. Known for his strong performances and physical prowess, Cavill would be a perfect fit for many characters yet to make their debut in the MCU. Let's explore five potential roles that could suit him.

 Hyperion

Hyperion is essentially Marvel's answer to Superman. A member of the Squadron Supreme, he's an extraterrestrial possessing superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and flight capabilities. Cavill, with his already established superhero persona and physical stature, would be an ideal choice for this character. Given his experience playing a similar role, Cavill could bring depth and nuance to the character of Hyperion.

 Nova (Richard Rider)

Nova, specifically Richard Rider's version, is a powerful character yet to debut in the MCU. As the human chosen by Rhomann Dey, the last surviving Nova Corps Centurion, Richard Rider gains superhuman abilities and becomes a member of the intergalactic police force, Nova Corps. Henry Cavill, with his experience as a galactic protector, could portray this character with the necessary gravitas and commitment.

Beta Ray Bill

Beta Ray Bill, an alien worthy of wielding Thor's hammer Mjolnir, is a beloved character by many Marvel fans. With his unique alien appearance and heroic qualities, Beta Ray Bill's character could be a challenge to bring to life. However, Cavill's established superhero credentials and his ability to embody complex characters could make him a fitting choice.

Blue Marvel

Adam Bernard Brashear, also known as Blue Marvel, is one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe. As a former U.S. Marine and a veteran of the Korean War, he gained his powers through exposure to anti-matter radiation. Known for his strength, flight, and energy manipulation abilities, Blue Marvel is a compelling character that has yet to appear in the MCU. Cavill, with his proven track record of portraying strong, complex characters, could bring depth and intrigue to this role.

 The Sentry

The Sentry (Robert Reynolds) is a character with immense power and a complex, troubled psyche. He possesses the 'power of a million exploding suns', granting him abilities such as super strength, speed, invulnerability, and flight. Cavill's acting range and his experience with characters struggling with their powers (like Superman) could make him an excellent choice for this role.

#Henry Cavill #MCU #Marvel Cinematic Universe #Adam Warlock #Sentry #Hyperion #Wolverine #Namor the Sub-Mariner #Superheroes #Casting #Speculation #Versatile Actor #Cosmic Characters #Chiseled Physique #Strength and Vulnerability #Iconic Roles #Character Analysis #Superhuman Abilities #Tragic Backstories #Anti-Hero.

[corvidcall]

"blumhouse when they ship the final movie and then realize they forgot to give the killer a fucking motive" his motive is that he wanted to kill people💖 hope this helps

#fnaf #fnaf movie #would the movie have been better if it went into his tragic backstory. be honest #fnaf movie spoilers

[egophiliac]

this is basically what happened, right?

(these guys are very lucky that everyone at NRC 1) has the combined intelligence of a sack of bricks, and 2) is easily distracted by shiny things.)

#art #twisted wonderland #twisted wonderland spoilers #stage in playful land #stage in playfulland #these two are SO sleazy and i am utterly delighted by them #can't wait to find out their tragic backstory in approximately 3-4 weeks! #fortunately i have like a month to figure out how the heck to draw their hair (spoiler: i will never figure it out) #also. god. i love it whenever leona accidentally reveals his Mom Side. #he doesn't care about any of this but he WILL be tagging along to make sure no one else gets into trouble #once again he has to be the Responsible Adult and he hates it. the whimsical hat weighs heavy upon his head. #anyway this is me so excuse me while i now talk about diasomnia for three hours #but lilia being all 'kids gotta have some adventure in their lives!' is hilarious #specifically because you know silver would NEVER. #100% silver not only never snuck out but he always went to bed on time AND brushed his teeth AND flossed even when nobody made him. #lilia: aww but you should be enjoying your youth! >:c #silver: i am. i enjoy being respectful and disciplined and honoring you as my father. #lilia: #lilia: maybe i'm TOO good at raising kids #you know i was going to say none of his kids would be involved in this but i actually think malleus definitely would #he would not see it as a moral quandry though. he would just be excited to be invited along. #(the only reason he isn't there is because he was busy admiring a termite-infested beam somewhere and yuu didn't get a chance to ask him) #i mean MAYBE if lilia as his single authority figure told him no then he would have some reservations #but lilia's the one who's screaming HELL YEAH LET'S SNEAK OUT AND DEFY AUTHORITY while dabbing so moot point there #sebek would never and he would rat on everyone else. unless malleus is going in which case he's already there. #and i guess if everyone else is going silver probably would too #but he'd. y'know. feel conflicted about it.

[vampqueers]

Just imagine Kipperlilly rolling up to the new guidance counsellors office after the pervious one got killed to bring back some kids to life. And she sits there complaining about not having a tragic backstory since every rouge needs a tragic backstory, and that it’s so unfair that Riz has one. He’s got a dead dad, a mom who over works, a missing baby sitter, and he’s poor. And she’s got a pretty much perfect white picket fence life. And all the while the werewolf guidance counsellor who stays as half wolf as a from of a political statement, who less than a few weeks ago was a drug dealer and super down on his luck and life was just over all bad for him has to be like “hmm yea unfair… how about your adventuring skills?”

#dimension 20 #d20 #d20 fhjy #fhjy #dimension 20 fhjy #fantasy high #fantasy high junior year #kipperlilly copperkettle #jawbone o'shaughnessey #kipperlilly being a rouge with out a tragic backstory and mad about it is so funny to me

[licollisa]

In which they have a conversation.

(Bonus below)

Chara calling Frisk 'partner' will always hold a special place in my heart.

#(pats both of them) these badtheys can fit so many tragic backstories inside #also don't ask me where said area is. idk man i gave up on the bg #(british voice) perhaps even nuts #undertale #chara #frisk #lico arting

[koipepo]

That omake of little Kabru not being able to show off his howetown sweets because of Misril gets to me a lot so...

Here's a happier Kabru (and Lairu)

#kabru #lairu #labru #laios #dungeon meshi #my art #my fanart #fanart #idk why i resort to fluffy fanart even tho i keep thinking and seeing gag/hornt lairu stuff #kabru is just so.. fascinating and actually endlessly tragic #i kinda like that ryoko kui doesnt try to over-explain or dramatize her characters that have tragic backstories. it makes her world that- #-much more believable and realistic. that being said i will devour more kabru stories from her #i kinda cant stop thinking abt kabru (and to an extent lairu) #ik in Lairu/Labru fanart Kabru is usually depicted as humorously in denial guy #but i see it everywhere and it made me think more of their more understanding phase in the epilogue #maybe laios is ooc here but i think he will also warm up to human connection now that he actually has people he cares abt around him #(and maybe because kabru is teaching him tips and trick to be a Normal Guy lmao) #im also not very good at humor so theres only so much i can do with gag lairu 😂

[vladdyissues]

The great thing about canon giving you only vague details about a character is the fact that you can take that character to the Build-A-Blorbo workshop and stuff them with whatever headcanons your little heart desires.

#fandom #blorbos #headcanons #danny phantom #star wars #worldbuilding #fanfiction #fanart #and then you get to sit around and play blorbos with other fans #''omg i love your blorbo's costume redesign!'' #''i love your blorbo's tragic backstory!'' #''i love what you've done with his hair!'' #tumblr is the build a blorbo workshop btw

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girl found dead in a hidden room.

[First] Prev <–-> Next

#poorly drawn mdzs #mdzs #lan xichen #jin guangyao #jiang cheng #wei wuxian #qin su #EDIT: Tumblr published an earlier draft with only half the notes I wrote so: late entry on my JGY thoughts. #Unlike the mystic powers of the stockmarket (what the OG meme is referring to) I think this situation calls for more active investigation. #qin su is such a deeply tragic character to me and I really wish we got a bit more from her. #Love everyone who sent me messages about her after the last time she appeared. #I think she needs a spin off of her being a transmigrator SO badly. #MDZS has so many interesting characters - but it sometimes fails to give them the proper room to really develop past a role in the plot. #That's just the consequence of writing a story like MDZS. Not every character in a book *needs* to have a rich inner life and backstory! #To do so would bog down the story and obliterate any notion of pacing. It's just not possible. #Jin Guangyao (nee Meng Yao) is unfortunately not free from this leeway rule. He is the culprit of this murder mystery plot #and thus NEEDS to encapsulate the themes of the book. And personally he's a 7 out of 10 at best on this front (in the AD). #MDZS is about rumours twisting reality and working towards truth. And about how people & situations are rarely ever black & white #JGY has his motivations. He's well written in regards to his actions making sense for his character. #What started as good traits (drive to succeed & improve his image) became twisted over time (do anything to maintain his image) #and it's a good parallel to WWX! He has the same arc (with different traits)! Bonus points for IGY in that regard. #but man....by the time we confront this guy for murder there's not a lot of grey morality. He's just...deep in the hole *he* dug. #There's a beautiful tragedy to it! More on JGY in later comics - this is getting pretty long already!

[piosplayhouse]

"Oh dear," the unicorn thought. "I must've really mucked up the story beyond compare! The Red Bull Luo Binghe is protecting the last unicorn scum?! Unconscionable! He should have driven me off the cliff by now!!"

#dont ask why binghe gets to be a human but sqq has to be a unicorn #maybe hes prince lir in this au actually wait omg that would be good #half human half red bull sxy was freakay #the unicorn turning human to disguise herself is obviously sqqs plant body allegory #binghe sniffing around the castle: where is shizun i can still smell him? suspiciously sqq shaped human: gulp #binghe's tragic backstory in this au i guess is that he meets shen qingqiunicorn as a kid and sqq can sense that hes half fae and so #takes him semi under his wing but is like a prick about it until binghes seal breaks and they find out that hes a red bull fae #and shen jiu stabs him into the ocean something something abyss he comes back gets adopted by haggard kills every unicorn by throwing them #into the ocean as well before picking off shen jiunicorn last. and then sy fucks it all up #it's been like a decade since i read the book sorry #svsss #scumbag self saving system #scum villain's self saving system #bingqiu #shen qingqiu #sqq #lbh #luo binghe #my art #svsss last unicorn au

[runningwithscizzorz]

Sacrifice of the flesh for freedom in the spirit

“M-May venom strike the evil from my broken heart, may a flood wash away my sins, may fire scald the demons in my skin. O, only in Death am I free…. I’m sorry, Umm, I’m so sorry…”

Incase y’all can’t read cursive

#liseysart #haha please don’t hurt me guys #fun fact: I don’t actually like giving my characters tragic backstories #writing Nour with this story is legit making me sad haha #illustration #cotl fanart #cotl lamb #cotl

[drathe]

I hope you die, I hope we both die

Enver Flymm and Urge, the unloved children

#my art #sketch #bg3 spoilers #bg3 #baldur’s gate 3 #enver gortash #Enver Flymm #the dark urge #theyre awful but I feel for their younger selves #tragic stories not always make backstories for heroes #rina