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Do you do scenario asks ?

I do 💜

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Does A ever thinks about their future if mc hadn't been kidnapped during the time before mc was found? Are there days that are harder for them to keep the thoughts of mc from influencing them?

Of course. I feel like that’s par for the course for anyone that’s in such a situation.

A has a variety of thoughts on the matter for both routes.

Childhood Sweethearts:

Would you both have finally gotten your shit together?

Would you have actually reciprocated their feelings?

Would you have been married by now?

Would you have children?

What would married life have been like?

Would you both be happy?

Rivals:

Would you have become actual friends? The pettiness of the past fading away?

Would things have shifted if you hadn’t of been forced into the arrangement?

Could it have been possible that it was love all along? Hiding in plain sight?

Just various things that they— at the time— believe they’ll never get the answers to, but A also has that with a lot of other things in their life too. What if their mother were still alive? Would their father be different now?

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Will Mc have any type of trauma from being kidnapped and being gone for so long? Bc I don't imagine that they were treated the best.

The MC wasn’t particularly treated one way or the other, if I’m being honest. Torture wasn’t on the table simply due to the fact that the Abyssum refused to potentially break a useful tool. You were given access to the library, training yard, and kitchens— under heavy supervision, of course. Does that mean everyone was warm/welcoming? Your first guide was an absolute tool (though your current one tries his best to be kind… as kind as one can be in this situation in any case). There are people that can’t stand the sight of you, ignore you, etc, but there are also people (mainly the lower ranking individuals) that aren’t that way… It’s a complex situation filled to the brim with complicated people.

The mark that’s on your left inner wrist is also a big factor on why you weren’t killed outright/seen as useless… As it is Ilyran/Ilyria’s mark. Meaning that the ritual was the right way to go, but something went wrong on the Netheron’s part (something that was punished accordingly). A sad fact about the mark, in all honesty, is that it saved you when it came to the Netheron, but it may prove to cause issues when it comes to the general populace of Arvandor…

After all, you have been marked by the beast.

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Did anyone in both kingdoms royal court recommend Kalyn marry A after MC disappeared ? If so how did both parties respond to the suggestion ?

Yes. It was something that was broached after the third year of the MCs disappearance. Before Kalyn met their current lover and after A had started to take on the mantle of what it truly meant to be the Crown Heir— that sometimes what was best for their country wasn’t what was best for them.

A understood the suggestion, but they were firmly against it. They became icy, more so than they typically are when in court, and made it known it’s not something they’d even ponder. King Daemon accepted this and didn’t even bother trying to advocate for the idea.

Kalyn… Kalyn blew up and it took a long time for people to calm them down (people meaning Isadora and Elarin; as Nyra and Leonidas worked to fix the entire situation on the political level). They were vehemently against the idea— partially because they aren’t some stand-in for the MC, they’re not spare parts to be used when the MC isn’t available, and because they feel like it’s wrong on so many levels (especially with the childhood sweethearts route).

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ok but now I am just imagining Astorian/Astoria with like a huge terrarium in their office/room and whenever someone asks whats it for they are like "its for my worm, MC" like its the most normal thing in the world

There are only a handful of nobles within the court that A actually enjoys talking to— doesn’t feel like rolling their eyes and/or facepalming when hearing them speak— so you can bet that after only a few questions they’d start getting testy. They’re a lot better at hiding their discontent then when they were younger, but it still sometimes gets the best of them.

Would definitely, with a deadpan voice and stare, look at the person asking: “Didn’t you know? Having a pet worm is becoming quite the highlight within higher circles. I’m surprised that someone of your standing hasn’t heard of it.” They cock their head, a smile threatening to make an appearance. “Peculiar, isn’t it?”

*cue a bunch of the nobles within the Aerilon court suddenly getting pet worms once word gets out

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I had a question about the MC’s twin. Is their gender the same as MC, opposite, or player determined?

They’ll be the same (for NB!MCs you’ll get to choose AFAB or AMAB, which will correlate to Kalyn— just wanted to add that in case anyone was curious about how that’d work).

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Like with the ROs can you share pics of the family’s hair color?

Sure 😂

I’m assuming you mean their hair colors?

Queen Nyra:

King Leonidas:

Crown Prince Elarin:

Prince/Princess Kalyn:

Princess Isadora:

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Map of Arvandor

Just thought you all would like an actual visual on the world of Arvandor!

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Want to ask the classic "would you still love me if I was a worm" with the ROs please :D

Astorian/Astoria: Pursing their lips, they simply observe you from their semi-relaxed position next to the hearth, the delicate glow from the fire casting half their face into shadow, obscuring most of their expression from you. “You’d be a worm,” they reiterate, stretching long legs with a soft hum. “I don’t know if I’d love you, MC, not in the sense that I would when you’re human, but I’d make sure you were well taken care of.” Gray eyes glint sharply within golden light. “I’ve already lost you once, I don’t wish to have it happen again.”

William/Wilhelmina: “A worm?” They tilt their head, curls falling across their forehead. It only takes them a moment to fully register the question, and then come up with an answer, but, by the brightening of their grin, you can instantly tell it’s a positive response. “Of course! I’d make you a little spot in my room and protect you from all kinds of creatures that’d try to eat you.”

Gabriel/Gabrielle: Amber eyes narrow in concentration, an expression falling across their face like you had just asked them to describe a complex equation in great detail. “W—” They clear their throat, steepling their fingers on their desk. “Would I be aware that you’re this aforementioned worm, MC?” A frown furrows their delicate brow. “If not, I don’t believe I understand why this question was posed to begin with. Are you of the assumption that I’m attracted to invertebrates?”

Ilyran/Ilyria: An amused chuckle rumbles deep from their chest, obsidian eyes shimmering like untouched glass against the ambient lighting of the room. “A worm, you say?” Sharp canines make a fleeting appearance, an almost feral smile causing them to look more predatory than normal. “I suppose I’d still love you, but only due to the fact that the one that cursed you so would rectify their error and change you back. Or be at risk of dying an excruciatingly bloody death.” They step closer, the darkness around them growing with intensity. “Of course,” they purr. “They’d die either way, but I’d at least not have to make a mess of myself if they decide to cooperate.”

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Does Ily have a different form 👀

Like if the darkness took over or something

They do!

Ilyran/Ilyria, as they stand now, meaning when you see them within the demo, is sort of the middle spot between full darkness and who they were before they took said darkness on— it’s why they still look (somewhat) like they used to.

When they let the darkness fully take control, something they try to refrain from, the obsidian black that’s spread on their hands shoots upward and seemingly drapes down their shoulders (like long fingers grabbing them)— the dark hue of their tattoos transforming to an unsettling red that seems to burn with a raging flame. Their teeth sharpen into points, fingernails turning to claws, horns growing on their forehead, and protective scales dust various points on their body (said scales being the same shade of unsettling red).

The darkness that always seems to lurk around them becomes almost tangible— the air growing thick with the presence of it.

Many liken this form to a bastardized dragon; a normal dragon being the symbol of the Divine. Yet another showing of their disgrace.

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Are you ok with answering scenario asks?

Absolutely! I love answering them. 💙

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I noticed your linking these in the overall post for them so I thought I’d continue with the trend. Do you have reference pics for the ROs hair color too?

Just thought it’d make it easier for everyone to have links back to references when perusing it 😄

Astorian/Astoria:

William/Wilhelmina:

Gabriel/Gabrielle:

Ilyran/Ilyria (Then and Now**):

**The now should be a bit more gold but you get the general premise.

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What does Ilyran/Ilyrias tattoo look like? I think I remember you mentioning they have one.

Ilyran/Ilyria’s tattoo is an interesting one as it appeared when they became The Forsaken One— the darkness branding them in a way. With a hue of black that no ink could ever properly replicate.

The picture on the left depicts the marking that’s on the back of their neck— it’s that very symbol that’s on the MCs inner left wrist; referred to as the Mark of the Beast. It’s the symbol that’s also the sigil of the Netheron.

The picture on the right is sort of self explanatory as it’s the marking that takes up their back/shoulders.

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hello hello! thanks for putting your idea out in the world! looking forward to seeing where it goes!

so, i had a question. You said the Swan Princess inspired the A romance. If it isn't a spoiler, could you share any other media that inspired the other ships? Songs, books, etc. Thanks!

These choices don’t have to do with just the romance with the MC — more so their character in general and how that’ll translate into said romance.

Astorian/Astoria:

Song (Character) — Don’t Fail Me Now

Song (Romance) — Ships in the Night || Dancing With Your Ghost

Character(s) — Derek (Swan Princess), Jon Snow (GoT), Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games), and Eddard Stark (GoT).

William/Wilhelmina:

Song (Character) — That’s The Way It Is

Song (Romance) — Armor || Can You Hold Me

Character(s) — Alistair (DA:O), Cullen (DA:I), Teresa Lisbon (The Mentalist), and Jorah Mormont (GoT).

Gabriel/Gabrielle:

Song (Character) — Calls Me Home

Song (Romance) — Would You Still Love Me || The Words

Character(s) — Maura Isles (Rizzoli & Isles), Leliana (DA:O), Patrick Jane (The Mentalist), Donna Beneviento (RE:V), and Jack Sparrow (PotC).

Ilyran/Ilyria:

Song (Character) — Icarus

Song (Romance) — Fire on Fire || Run Like A River

Character(s) — Mother Miranda (RE:V), Daenerys Targaryen (GoT), (bits of) Cersei Lannister (GoT), Morrigan (DA:O), Lexa (The 100).

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Romance 1 of 4 potential love interests— each offering their own unique experience within the story and how the world at large will react to the burgeoning relationship.

Can’t wait to see our family react to us romancing Ilyran/Ilyria 😂

Honestly it’s those types of reactions that I’m super excited to see/write. Ilyran/Ilyria cause some unique reactions with the family and the other three ROs that I think you all will enjoy— even if you’re not romancing them.

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details about ocs!

send an emoji/description of emoji to learn more about a writer's oc! many of these are taken from my munday asks meme, because i thought it would be fun to make a version for characters too! the prompts are categorized by emoji type and given descriptions in case anyone can't see the symbols. can be used for roleplayers and any general writers alike! for roleplayers, these can also be used for your interpretations of canon characters if you so desire as well!

𝐎𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒. 💭 THOUGHT BALLOON — what is your oc's MBTI, enneagram, and/or other personality aspects (if known/interested in)? 🚗 CAR — does your oc have a driver's license? can they drive/operate any automobiles/machinery besides cars? ✈️ AIRPLANE — does your oc like traveling, or do they consider themselves a more homey person? 🎮 VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER — what are three of your oc's favorite hobbies? 💍 RING — does your oc have any piercings? do they want any (more) piercings? 🖊️ BALLPOINT PEN — does your oc have any tattoos? do they want any (more) tattoos? 📚 BOOKS — what level of education has your oc most recently completed/is currently in (GED, undergraduate, grad school, phd, etc)? 🎻 VIOLIN — does your oc play any instruments? what is their skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced/virtuoso/etc)? 🩹 ADHESIVE BANDAGE — does your oc have any physical and/or mental disabilities? 🩸 DROP OF BLOOD — what is your oc's blood type?

𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐒. 🎶 MUSICAL NOTES — what type of music does your oc like? do they listen to music very often? 💯 HUNDRED POINTS SYMBOL — share three random facts about your oc that others may not know. 💤 SLEEPING SIGN — is your oc a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? how are their sleeping habits? 🔱 TRIDENT EMBLEM — can your oc swim? do they enjoy swimming? 🔺 RED TRIANGLE POINTED UP — does your oc know how to use any weapons? 🔶 LARGE ORANGE DIAMOND — does your oc know cpr? do they have any other medical expertise? 🚫 PROHIBITED — does your oc drink/smoke? do they do it regularly, or is it more on occasion or for special events?

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄. 🌈 RAINBOW — what is your oc's sexual orientation/gender identity? what pronouns do they use? 🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE — what is your oc's favorite holiday? 🐶 DOG FACE — does your oc have any pets? 🐈 CAT — does your oc prefer a wide circle of friends or a few close friends? 🐷 PIG FACE — what is your oc's favorite animal? 🐉 DRAGON — what is your oc's favorite mythical creature? 🍃 LEAVES FLUTTERING IN WIND — what is/was your oc's favorite subject in school? 🌴 PALM TREE — does your oc have a green thumb? do they enjoy gardening? 🍎 RED APPLE — where was your oc born? do they still live in/around their place of birth or do they live somewhere else? how do they feel about their birthplace?

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒. ❤️ RED HEART — what are three of your oc's positive traits? 🤍 WHITE HEART — what are three of your oc's neutral/questionable traits? 💔 BROKEN HEART — what are three of your oc's negative traits? 💘 HEART WITH ARROW — what and/or who do(es) your oc consider the most important to them? 🧡 ORANGE HEART — does your oc tend to prioritize family or friends? 💛 YELLOW HEART — how many languages does your oc speak? what language(s) are they learning, if any? 💚 GREEN HEART — does your oc prefer being inside or outside? 💙 BLUE HEART — does your oc have any cool/special powers and/or abilities? how are they with magic, if it exists in their world? 💜 PURPLE HEART — what is your oc's ancestry/genetic background? 🖤 BLACK HEART — has your oc killed or seriously wounded anyone before? have they broken someone's heart and/or broken someone's trust?

𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒. 🎂 BIRTHDAY CAKE — when is your oc's birthday? how old are they? what are their sun, moon, & rising signs (if known)? what about their tarot card, ruling planet, & ruling number (if known)? do they fit the typical traits of these sun, moon, & rising signs? 🍝 SPAGHETTI — what is/are your oc's favorite food(s)? 🍰 SHORTCAKE — what is/are your oc's favorite sweet(s)/dessert(s)? 🍦 SOFT ICE CREAM — what is/are your oc's favorite ice cream flavor(s)? 🍔 HAMBURGER — is your oc good at cooking? are they good at baking? which one do they prefer? 🥯 BAGEL — what does your oc's typical breakfast look like? do they usually eat breakfast? 🥪 SANDWICH — what does your oc's typical lunch look like? do they usually eat lunch? 🍛 CURRY AND RICE — what does your oc's typical dinner look like? do they usually eat dinner? 🍸 COCKTAIL GLASS — what is your oc's favorite alcoholic drink, if they can drink? ☕️ HOT BEVERAGE — does your oc prefer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, water, or some other drink? how do they like to take this drink (ex. coffee with milk, hot chocolate with whipped cream, a specific kind of tea, etc)?

𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄. 😊 SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES — what are your oc's career/general life desires? what do they want to get the most out of life? 😖 CONFOUNDED FACE — is your oc an introvert, an extrovert, or an ambivert? do they let people in easily, or are they more reserved? 🤔 THINKING FACE — what are some of your oc's quirks/mannerisms? 🧐 FACE WITH MONOCLE — is your oc more logical or emotional? 🤓 SMILING FACE WITH GLASSES — is your oc chatty or quiet? are they at ease in social situations, or are they more shy? 🤩 FACE WITH STARRY EYES — is your oc a planner, or are they more spontaneous in their actions? 😥 SAD BUT RELIEVED FACE — is your oc prone to getting stressed out, or is it easy for them to keep their cool? 😓 DOWNCAST FACE WITH SWEAT — is your oc open-minded or stubborn? are they inquisitive or do they prefer to keep to their bubble of knowledge? 😞 DISAPPOINTED FACE — does your oc attract others, or do they tend to be left alone? 🤒 FACE WITH THERMOMETER — does your oc get sick easily? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY WITH MOTHER, FATHER, SON AND DAUGHTER — how many people are in your oc's immediate family? how many people are in your oc's extended family? do they have aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc? who in their family are they closest with? are they close with their birth family, or do they have a found family?

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What’s the fashion like in Aetheria? Are there any special quirks that royalty has that no one else does?

Within Aetheria, for people with money/rank, it’s not uncommon to see individuals adorned in various lairs, jewelry, etc… Anything to showcase their wealth/status.

Shawls, capes, robes, and the like are also a big facet within the higher society of Aetheria as it lets people showcase a message without overtly saying anything. As an example, during the time of mourning for a royal, people wear midnight purple instead of black as their main article of clothing. A noblewoman could pair that with a number of other colors as her shawl to showcase a message without being overtly rude. (Although some may still turn their noses to it.)

Commoners are seen in the usual fantasy style clothing that one may think of when thinking of a medieval fantasy world.

The material also plays a part as nobles are typically adorned in silks, velvet, etc, and commoners are seen in things like cotton.

For royalty in particular, it’s a common belief that the Divine blessed those that helped unite Arvandor together— said blessing includes the gifts bestowed onto the various royal families throughout the continent— and the ones part of those bloodlines shouldn’t be tainted by the world at large— so it’s a rule in Aetheria that the Ruling Monarch and the Crown Heir, in this case Nyra and Elarin, have to wear gloves when outside of the royal wing within the palace (barring certain events). Other members of the royal family can also do this, but it’s not demanded/expected of them. Other nations have their own little quirks when it comes to their monarchs, but that’s Aetheria’s.

Nobles:

Commoners:

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