- Artemis Fowl Codex -

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I went into The Time Paradox to find a line reference and oh my GOD I forgot that Artemis shot a magnesium flare into Opal's face and closed her visor behind it. That's genuinely the most brutal thing that boy's ever done, and he didn't feel the slightest bit of guilt about it because he was like 'Eh, what's a few third-degree burns when you have magic?'

[theblackrainbowyt]

putting my new knowledge of military insignia or whatever the hell it's called to use

a concept I cooked up, it was pretty fun. I hope it's more or less canon compliant? Lol

(correct me if I'm wrong) the acorns are mentioned to be shiny in the books so i reckon they'd be made of metal

And (in the olden days especially) of actual silver/gold🤑

[alexdoodlemain]

I got this anon and I just

Holly being a confused bi is my new fav headcanon. Also crossover with pitch perfect 2 bc this was hilarious

[janlanpan1412]

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(Artemis Senior and Butler are about to go out on a scheme behind Angeline's back, and are bringing a ten-year-old Artemis II along) Angeline: Another 'business meeting'? Artemis Sr.: Oh, uh, I didn't see you... sitting in the dark there. Yeah, no, there's an fire at the docks, I just got the call, they think it may be arson, so now I've got to go talk to the fire department... Angeline: Butler? (flicks light on) Is he telling the truth? Butler: ...I don't want to be put in the middle of this, sir. Artemis Sr., sighing: Thank you, Butler... Angeline, pointing at Artemis II: Why is he wearing that bandit hat? [Artemis II takes off his mask] Artemis Sr.: ...His ears were cold. He's not with us. (Points at him) Go back to bed. [Artemis II silently leaves and closes the door] Angeline: If what I think is happening, IS happening... it better not be.

[artemisfowlcodex]

(A vital project must be completed for the LEP, and Commander Root has to turn to Foaly to get it done) Root: Foaly, what's the earliest we can have this thing ready? Foaly: Well, with what we have on hand? It'll take nine months, and we'll need six months to build it in the first place. Root: Three months. Foaly: Three? That's- Root: You're going to say it's 'impossible', and then I'm going to make a speech about the blinding capabilities of your Very Well Funded engineering team, and then you're going to do the maths in your head and say something like "The overtime alone will be a nightmare." Foaly, already making calculations: The overtime alone will be a nightmare...

[vinnyll-0]

artemis fowl au where minerva dOESN’T FUCKINB DISAPPEAR AFTER ONE BOOK AND IS NEVER HEARD OF AGAIN

[o-craven-canto]

Fire the neutrino missiles! *missiles pass through the enemy with no interaction whatsoever* Why do we even have those

[leigh-mccoy]

So growing up with the AF series i LOVED the Gnommish code, but it always took forever to write/draw it well. As i got older, i thought that the gnommish we see in the books makes sense for printing/technology, but wouldn't be very practical for hand writing. And while the fairies are pretty technologically advanced and would therefore type most things, i believe there'd not only be a point in their history where they would have written in a simplified gnommish, but there's also still practical uses for it even in a technologically centered era.

So, bored at work, here's my take on simplified Gnommish

I wrote out the original gnommish to the best of my ability, then workshopped the simplified below. Some of the letters look similar, but as far as i know that's common in many written languages.

Then, in my practice, i determined that double letters would overlap, because why not

The J can be a loopy squiggle or three neat hoops depending on the fairy's handwriting imo

[artemisfowlcodex]

Root: Is there a reason why you can't seem to take ANYTHING seriously? Trouble: Jokes are a classic defence mechanism for someone with a traumatic childhood. Root: Would you like a traumatic adulthood? Trouble: (Briefly considers) ...I would not.

[valhelos]

if I can request another character outfit doodle: Artemis in either 🌋 (camping/outdoor gear) or 🐑 (farmer)? pls. I need to see him dealing with a Situation that results in him getting covered in Dirt and being unhappy about it.

He fell :(

So Artemis in adventuring gear, I did again pick the most cartoony option of khaki shirt and shorts and a hat. And the adventuring went about as well as expected.

Outfit ask game!

[bertysbrotbox]

I finally tried drawing my two babies again

I'm never satisfied with how I make them look but I wanted to put them out there for the Fowldom to see!

[artemisfowlcodex]

Yeah I shoulda seen this coming. I watched Zootopia 2 and I spent half of it going “Wow, Judy really is just Holly Short as a little bunny”.

This is of course a conclusion I had reached a decade ago with the first movie, but the comparisons only seemed to deepen here.

[artemisfowlcodex]

[Butler, Artemis, and Holly are stranded somewhere]

Butler: I’m going to head out and find us some transport… if you two can manage not to kill each other while I’m gone.

Holly: Oh please, we’re not children.

(Butler rolls his eyes and leaves)

Holly: …Eat shit and die.

Artemis: Yes, fuck you.

(Brief pause)

Both Holly and Artemis: (Warm chuckling)

[jame7t]

a boy elf, or a ‘belf,’ is a variant of the common girl elf

[valhelos]

just things Holly would post during recon missions

[artemisfowlcodex]

Has absolutely nothing to do with that human-made incendiary grenade she had picked up earlier in the operation. No sir.

[artemisfowlcodex]

Gnomes

Stockily built and proud, Gnomes are an integral part of the Fairy People. They appear at all levels of society, and have cultivated an atmosphere of mutual respect for generations.

Biologically, Gnomes are predisposed to short statures, high muscle mass, and significant body fat. This gives them a distinct stout figure, belying their physical toughness and strength. Their facial structure tends to be similarly round, with large noses and ears that are distinctly less pointed than those of their Elvish and Pixie relatives. They are generally quite hairy, with thick body hair and a propensity to grow beards to notable lengths, though not nearly as much as Dwarves of course.

Gnomes have always enjoyed a close relationship with magic, with prodigious reserves and an intricate knowledge of its properties passed down through generations. Warlocks are more common amongst them than other races, and they have multitudes of ancient traditions that are said to tighten their connection with the Earth and its power. They were amongst the first Fairies to live underground, usually in close proximity to sites where magical upwelling was common. Naturally, they were quick to make partnerships with Dwarves.

Gnome culture is intricate and interconnected to a high degree. They are organised into Houses, essentially extended family units that share resources and knowledge while safeguarding them against external interference. Most Gnome Houses get along with each other well enough, but disputes and grudges have been known to last centuries. Gnomes have been known to enjoy great economic power for millennia, as their House system allows them to organise their efforts without fear of internal struggle. The Merchant Houses of old garnered such influence in the pre-descent days that they actually caused the Gnommish tongue to become the predominant trade language in the Fairy world,. Gnommish would eventually take over as an officially-sanctioned primary language for the unified Fairy People. In the modern era, Houses have become more flexible, allowing Gnomes to change membership to other groups if they find themselves a better fit. However, this process is neither quick nor simple, as one's dedication to the cause must be put to the test. Those who change House too often are derided as 'tourists'.

Gnomes are renowned for their dedication to craftsmanship. They are builders by nature, and have a deep respect for the arts. Many monuments in the Lower Elements were carved by Gnome craftsmen, and it is something of a game amongst them to hide signs of their House affiliations on their work. Members of other races usually struggle to find these signatures, even if they are aware of their existence. This craftsman culture has historically melded very well with the Gnomes' magical strengths, as they can imbue their creations with inscriptions, sigils, and glyphs that may confer certain qualities to the object in question. When active, these engravings tend to glow in blue shades, though other colours are known to be used. Magical education courses across the Lower Elements include segments on understanding magical engraving practices and how best to handle objects that possess them.