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[atnichos]

Hi, i'm Nicho This space is 18+ and AI free

This blog is mostly for my own creative endeavours and gift art, and some occasional exceptions. I usually reblog only to my main blog: count-nicula

I do fanworks, OCs, and personal projects; multifandom, but currently deep in the W40K: Rogue Trader sauce. Expect some OC x canon and OC x OC, as well as potentially some NSFW art, which will be tagged: suggestive/explicit or nudity

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Lord Captain Questionnaire OC Questionnaire Character Playlists ♥

Ask box is open and anon is on. Please do not repost my art without permission or edit it in any way. Do not use my art for AI. 

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· · ─────── ·𖥸· ────── Fandom OCs ────── ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

· · ─────── ·𖥸· W40K / Rogue Trader ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

Lucien von Valancius - Lord Captain Crime Lord - Glorious - Apex of Brilliance - Shadows of Tomernt ♥ Abelard | Kibellah | Yrliet | Marazhai + formerly Slomorne and further misc.

Éliane von Valancius - von Valanicus Retinue Sanctioned Psyker - Dogmatic - Illustrious Glory - Grim Portents ♥ Heinrix

Vhestryn Synna - von Valancius Retinue Crime Lord - Iconoclast - Illustrious Glory - Grim Portents ♥ Jae | Kibellah + formerly Theodora von Valancius

Seraphine Mōri - Lord Captain Heretical (Khorne) ♥ Juno | Anika

Juno Solvann - Mōri Master of Whispers Unaligned/Heretical ♥ Seraphine | Anika

Anika Veskari - Mōri Retinue Heretical (Khorne) ♥ Seraphine | Juno

· · ─────── ·𖥸· FFXIV ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

Kheoij'a - Warrior of Light Miqo'te - Dusk Keeper (Keeper/Seeker mix) - Dancer/Bard ♥ Erenville, Raubahn + formerly Haurchefant, Edmont de Fortemps, Hythlodaeus?, Zenos?

Rue Aiva'ena - Warrior of Light Viera - Rava - Sage/Astrologian/Scholar/Summoner ♥ Shale, Merlwyb, Y'shtola?

Lethe - Azem (Kheoij'a) ♥ Lahabrea, Hythlodaeus, Hades + formerly Venat

Epione - Azem (Rue) ♥ Venat, Maira, Hades + formerly Athena, Hegemone

· · ─────── ·𖥸· Warframe ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

Yvaen Drifter (/Operator) ♥ Aoi | more to follow?

· · ─────── ·𖥸· Baldur's Gate 3 ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

Yarail Yril'Lysaen Bhaalist Dark Urge - Drow - Blood Mage/Rogue - Neutral Evil ♥ Minthara | Sharran Shadowheart | Araj + formerly: Vlaakith-swon Lae'zel | Ascended Astarion | Orin

V'nastra Redeemed Dark Urge - Githyanki - Fighter - Chaotic Good ♥ Selunite Shadowheart | Lae'zel | Halsin

Andorin Eryndil Disgraced Dark Urge - Wood Elf - Rogue - Chaotic Neutral ♥ Karlach | Wyll

· · ─────── ·𖥸· ────── Original Settings ────── ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

· · ─────── ·𖥸· Arnesse ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

Rezaar Anizh

Aya Mahouni

Vincendre de Myrelle ♥ Cassiano

Cassiano Velarini ♥ Vincendre

· · ─────── ·𖥸· Nuvin ·𖥸· ─────── · ·

Nayr Tarnwynn ♥ Adanna

Adanna aje Nwobioma ♥ Nayr

Links will be added as the tags are added.

[cassandrapentayaaaaas]

Questions About Creating Your OCs

‘Cause sometimes the stories of how OCs come to be are just as interesting as the OCs, themselves. Tell me how your virtual kids came into the world.

What was the first element of your OC that you remember considering (name, appearance, backstory, etc.)? 

Did you design them with any other characters/OCs from their universe in mind? 

How did you choose their name? 

In developing their backstory, what elements of the world they live in played the most influential parts? 

Is there any significance behind their hair color? 

Is there any significance behind their eye color? 

Is there any significance behind their height? 

What (if anything) do you relate to within their character/story? 

Are they based off of you, in some way? 

If they have an LI, how much of their character is tailored to be compatible to that person? 

Did you know what the OC’s sexuality would be at the time of their creation? 

What have you found to be most difficult about creating art for your OC (any form of art: writing, drawing, edits, etc.)? 

How far past the canon events that take place in their world have you extended their story, if at all? 

If you had to narrow it down to 2 things that you MUST keep in mind while working with your OC, what would those things be? 

What is something about your OC can make you laugh? 

What is something about your OC can make you cry? 

Is there some element you regret adding to your OC or their story? 

What is the most recent thing you’ve discovered about your OC? 

What is your favorite fact about your OC?

[atnichos]

Abelard is an ass+thighs man to me. sorry

[atnichos]

how about quatharina as a dynastic historian/chronicler who mainly maintains the dynasty's archival records and acts as head of the family on dargonus but occasionally travels with theodora on the flagship for particularly interesting ventures for first hand records 🤔

[atnichos]

AU where Quatharina is alive and instead of seducing Abelard, Lucien seduces both of them together and weasles his way into their marriage

[atnichos]

Explicit | M/M | 5263 Words | Chapters 1/2

Summary: After the celebrations of his Magnae Accessio, the Lord Captain summons Abelard at last - to share a night of dance, unspoken things, and an intimate new discovery. And to forget their worries, if only for one night.

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[atnichos]

👃,👂for twins (and for any other of your characters if you'd like) :)

thank you c: ♥ based on this

👃 : Does your OC smell good? Do they have a signature scent?

They're both very cleanly people c:

Éliane, because she likes being neat and tidy, it's almost like a little purity ritual to her. And Lucien, because growing up next to stinking chemical pools without running water is kinda nasty lol, when he started finally being able to afford regular showers it was a literal game changer to him and a luxury he hates giving up. Obviously, in prison and while lying low after, it was once again a luxury he didn't have access to anymore, so he will Never give up that huge ass Rogue Trader pool in his quarters.

They probably both try smelling as best as possible as a point of pride too, since they both want to project perfection in all areas (again, ego and insecurity), and I did put some thought into what kind of perfumes they'd prefer/be drawn to before:

Éliane, I imagine, would lean towards very light and fresh scents, very summery and maybe something with a bit of a citrusy or flowery hint.

Lucien prefers rich and decadent scents, a bit on the sweeter side, but also with a bit of a darker edgy hint to it. On top of that, his real "signature scent" at this point is also the spices from his Lho. I usually describe them like a modified version of clove cigarettes - warm, sweet, spicy, with a bit of an earthy/smokey twist

And for Vhess, as a bonus:

She is definitely not a slob lol so it's not in a "she never showers" kind of way when I say this, but she is way less afraid of getting dirty and smelling like she is actually..... yknow, alive. She likes to tinker, she likes nature, she likes being active, so she doesn't mind not always smelling fresh out of the shower, unlike these two. I still don't think she would be running around actively stinky though, when she can help it

For her, I figured she'd be drawn to musky, earthen scents when it comes to perfume, a bit more on the traditionally masculine side.

👂 : Does your OC have an attractive voice?

I think I actually described Lucien's voice before actually, I went to find it again and that's what I said back then:

I think it's surprisingly smooth (despite how much he smokes) and velvety, and probably a bit on the effeminate side. It's definitely not in the bass-y range, but slightly deeper than average. It has a bit of a melodic quality, but deliberately so. And it's fairly soft and non-chalant, with a fair bit of confidence, like he expects people to pay attention to his words even without having to raise it.

Now Éliane I imagine has a very melodic voice - she tries to sound as angelic as possible since he wants to project that whole piety thing. She could probably rival Argenta in some ways. AND she has biomancy on her side to make her vocal chords whatever she wants them to be.

So honestly, I feel like both of them have attractive voices in their own way, though attracting a very different crowd lol

[atnichos]

21, 25 for twins (and same for others) :3 //and sorry I unfollowed you and followed back by accident, smashed the wrong button xd

LOL i accidentally unfollow people all the time, no worries! All these damn buttons look the same. And thanks for the ask ♥ Based on this

21 - How does your OC handle criticism?

I think it depends who it's coming from and how valid the criticism is, and funnily enough, this might finally be something where Lucien and Éliane have sth in common for once haha It's safe to say neither of them necessarily handles criticism all too well, because they actually both have massive egos.

I think when it's coming from an authority figure or someone "above them", they would react fairly similarly, which is try to graciously accept the criticism outwardly, but secretly be pissed over being criticized at all, even if the criticism is fair and Especially if they are criticized publicly

Generally, criticism would probably annoy or piss both of them off to varying degrees at first before they actually put some consideration into it (if they do so at all)

Only when it comes from someone they actually care about, or if they at least genuinely value that person's opinion, they would take the criticism in a stride and give it proper consideration for what it is instead of taking it as an insult

25 - What is your OC's deepest desire? Would they ever ask for this?

For Éliane, she believes her deepest desire to be redemption from her exile, and for her to prove her worth to the God Emperor again. Beneath that, though she would herself never think to question it, I think her deepest desire generally is to just find some kind of justification for her existence in general, because she wants to be worthy of something bigger than she feels she is and feels like that can only be found in faith and as a reward for service. She used to be very good at both, and just wants that feeling of being special and exceptional and worthy of admiration back, so she can draw some kind of feeling of worth for herself from that. She would never ask for her name to be cleared from exile, she feels like she has to work hard to earn it first and won't have to ask once that time comes.

For Lucien, he would never really think about things like "desire" in that way because he chronically avoids thinking about or feeling his own feelings, but somewhere underneath it all he also desires finding some kind of meaning in life, because power and duty and community and egoism and faith and any type of accomplishment and literally anything else he tried ultimately were never enough to feel truly satisfied with himself or the fact he exists at all.

I once wrote it like this, when he reflected on Abelard's sense of duty in Discipline, and I feel like it kinda ties up the sentiment fairly well:

Just as he envied him now, for the steadfastness and clarity with which he could answer that question. The ease with which he said these kinds of things. Although Lucien failed to understand this utterly foreign line of thought, this worship of duty and this staggering belief in Humanity, he envied it nonetheless. It must be nice to have something to truly believe in, something to dedicate your life to with true conviction. Inside of him, there lived only an insatiable void where others had a sense of purpose. 

He wouldn't really "ask for it", because he wouldn't even know what to ask for, even if he sat down and admitted his feelings to himself/drew any conclusions from them. Most he can do is a throwaway sardonic line of thought before pretending to be fine again lol

They both just fundamentally struggle with feelings of displacement from growing up as orphans and never knowing their family, and it lead to both of them desiring finding some kind of sense of belonging for themselves, though it developed in different directions. Neither of them would ever admit to any of this though c:

[atnichos]

14 and 17 for Lucien, pls?:)

Thank you! (♡˘ ᵕ ˘♡) Based on this

14 - Does your OC hold grudges? How good are they at letting things go? Do they believe in second chances?

He 100% holds grudges, especially over petty things lol. His brain will basically decide how much he likes you from the start, and then put you in a subconscious hierarchy of how much bullshit he will tolerate from you/whether he will find it amusing or annoying. His way of thinking about other people is not the healthiest anyway, since he is obviously the God-Emperor's most specialest little guy, and everyone else (with very few exceptions) is either a tool, an opportunity, a problem, or barely better than dirt.

If he decides he dislikes you for whatever reason, or if he doesn't particularly care about you at all, he will hold anything against you forever.

If he likes you a normal amount, he will hold any major transgressions against him against you forever. His true trust is very hard to earn and fairly easy to lose.

If he decides to like you an abnormal amount (like how he got lowkey obsessed with Yrliet or Abelard) and sees you as something akin to an equal human person, it's actually impressive how much he will let slide before it tips over into dislike, but once it's past that point he will never let it go again.

That's the duality of a man who will beef with Heinrix for clearing his throat wrong on one hand, but forgiving Yrliet literally anything ever on the other. He is very healthy like that.

All of this is on a personal level though. He is still capable of compartmentalizing professionally when necessary, since he is an opportunist at heart ♥

#ProblematicQueen

17 - What are some of your OC's coping mechanisms during stressful or overwhelming periods in their life?

Very healthy things such a substance abuse, casual violent sex with strangers, or finding someone beneath you to torment :)

To be fair though, he chilled out a lot and found some more healthy outlets later on, when he started feeling more stable/secure in both his position as RT, and his relationships with his partners. For example, he started leaning on Abelard more for emotional support, started coping better in general due to meditation with Yrliet, and (arguably a healthier coping mechanism still, at least for him) indulging in whatever freak shit Kibellah or Marazhai suggest as stress relief.

[atnichos]

5 + 38 for lucien?

Thank you anon ♥ c: Based on this

5 - What is your OC's gender identity and sexual orientation? Is this also what they identify as in canon, or are they not (fully) aware?

He's bisexual and aware of it, and a genderqueer man(?) and not aware/doesn't care enough to question his gender. Also he really doesn't care about labels at all.

The man part is mostly bc it's what he's used to, but his idea of his own manhood is very much not the conventional manhood. If he had been born female or magically turned female tomorrow, he'd still be the exact same person and wouldn't give much of a fuck. No dysphoria, no nothing - he'd just consider himself a woman and roll with it, same as he does now re: manhood. He's lowkey gender agnostic.

His ideal situation, if he could choose, would probably be to be able to shapeshift back and forth on a whim. He will never spend any brain power unpacking any of this ♡

38 - What is the most recurring theme in your OC's nightmares?

His nightmares are pretty body horror-esque; a lot of them are about his experiences in prison, but very abstracted, eg. a lot of bodyparts randomly fall off or stop working, or actively decay alive, or just kinda dissolve while he tries to stop it I guess?

Also powerlessness in general is a reoccuring nightmare for him, but that one can also take a lot of different shapes.

[atnichos]

👀,🥵 and 🔥for Lucien:)

thank you ♥♥ based on this

👀 : Does your OC believe they are attractive? Do they use that to their advantage?

He used to believe he is attractive, but since his prison time a lot of that confidence has left him.

He will still absolutely try to use it to his advantage though if he notices someone seems attracted to him and he feels like he can gain something from it.

He also still acts as if he fully believes himself to be attractive, in a fake it til you make it kind of way c:

🥵 : Is your OC perceived as physically attractive to others? Is it at first glance or is it something that takes more time to reach fruition?

I think generally speaking yes, although not in a conventional way.

It's a bit tough to answer bc tbh both the scruffy alternative style And being an effeminate or androgynous man can be a bit of a niche taste lol, and many people will find these traits unattractive by default in real life, but I don't think anyone would argue that he has an ugly face (unless someone takes issue w the implants, or the permanent ultra eyebags...).

Plus, confidence can add a lot to attractiveness, so if someone was already inclined to find him attractive at first glance, I feel like there's a good chance it would only deepen from the way he carries himself.

🔥 : What’s a surefire way to make your OC get flustered?

I think it would not be an easy task lol, I feel like you could fluster him with PDA or sudden emotional affection much more than with anything physical/flirty, and especially if it's PDA he would most definitely Not appreciate the attempt

[ruvviks]

OC ASK GAME

Where was your OC born, and where did they grow up?

How does your OC remember their childhood? Is this an accurate reflection of what their childhood was actually like?

If your OC could revisit their childhood, what would they want to change about it, if anything at all?

Describe three of the most important photographs your OC owns.

What is your OC's gender identity and sexual orientation? Is this also what they identify as in canon, or are they not (fully) aware?

How comfortable is your OC in their skin? Do they like who they are? What would they want to change about themself?

What is your OC's occupation?

What does your OC's family look like?

Describe a mundane day in your OC's life.

Does your OC have any physical scars? What is the story behind them?

What does your OC carry around in their pockets? What about their bag?

What is the worst thing that has happened to your OC? How has it affected their behavior, their health, and their life in general?

What is something your OC does (to others) that they would not like if others did to them? Are they aware that they do this?

Does your OC hold grudges? How good are they at letting things go? Do they believe in second chances?

What is your OC's fatal flaw?

Is there anyone your OC has lost contact with? What happened?

What are some of your OC's coping mechanisms during stressful or overwhelming periods in their life?

What are your OC's bad habits?

How does your OC handle preparing for and initiating a difficult conversation? How does the conversation itself go?

How quick is your OC to shift blame? Do they own up to their mistakes, or are they prone to start pointing fingers at others?

How does your OC handle criticism?

How good is your OC at apologizing, if they do this at all?

What is your OC like when they're angry?

What is your OC like when they're upset?

What is your OC's deepest desire? Would they ever ask for this?

How quickly does your OC reach their breaking point? What are they like when this point has been reached?

What are some assumptions others make about your OC? Are any of them true?

What does your OC think others are saying about them behind their back? Is any of this true?

What are three traits your OC has that can both have positive as well as negative qualities?

How paranoid is your OC? How does this affect their daily life?

Are there any places or people your OC is avoiding?

How does your OC handle rejection?

How does your OC handle jealousy?

What would be some of the signs your OC is starting to push people away?

If your OC had to kill someone, how would they do it? If killing is a near-daily occurrence to them, what is their preferred method?

Does your OC believe they deserve it when bad things happen to them?

What is the most common feeling or emotion in your OC's life?

What is the most recurring theme in your OC's nightmares?

What is your OC's pain tolerance like? What is the worst pain they have ever felt?

What is your OC afraid of?

Has your OC ever hurt someone, either physically or verbally?

How easily influenced by others is your OC?

What are common things your OC worries about?

Do others consider your OC to be scary or intimidating?

Does your OC keep their promises? Have they ever broken one before?

Does your OC carry any guilt with them?

If your OC had to pick a new identity and skip town, what would they come up with? Where would they go?

What would your OC do if they knew that this was their last day alive?

Does your OC fear death?

How does your OC die, eventually?

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🔥 Piping Hot OC Asks 🔥

A summer-themed OC ask game about how 🌶🌶🌶 your OC is.

🥵 : Is your OC perceived as physically attractive to others? Is it at first glance or is it something that takes more time to reach fruition?

💦 : Is your OC’s attractiveness based on looks or a more intangible aura?

💪 : What is your OC’s most physically attractive attribute? 

🧠 : What is your OC’s most mentally attractive attribute?

👀 : Does your OC believe they are attractive? Do they use that to their advantage?

👃 : Does your OC smell good? Do they have a signature scent?

👂 : Does your OC have an attractive voice?

🚲 : Does your OC enjoy playing the field? Or are they more monogamy-minded?

😍 : What does your OC find irresistible in others?

💘 : Is your OC a very good flirt? Are they charming?

💋 : Is your OC a good kisser? How do they do it?

🦴 : Does your OC have much sexual experience? What are they like?

💞 : Do they treat sex casually or do they view it as something with a lot of emotional weight?

🔥 : What’s a surefire way to make your OC get flustered?

🧸 : Into public displays of affection or are they more reserved?

💌 : How would they plan a romantic evening for a significant other?

💐 : What is their courting style? How would they woo someone?

👙 : What kind of underwear do they use? Is it pretty or functional?

[atnichos]

🤍🤍 send this anon to 5 fanfic writers who you love and appreciate!! KEEP WRITING!! love you so much!

you're all too sweet ♡♡♡ i love you too anon

[atnichos]

Mature | M/M | 7404 Words | Chapters 2/2

Summary: Commorragh has left the Rogue Trader more shaken than he is willing to admit. In the aftermath, the only comfort he permits himself is his ever-steadfast, ever-reliable Seneschal.

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[atnichos]

bastard-of-the-king-turned-heir lucien x head of the kingsguard abelard 🤔

naval officer abelard x siren lucien 👁👁

perhaps........... retired moster hunter abelard x dhampir/vampire spawn lucien? 😤

either way any au with warhammer 40k characters would have to be grimdark-ified/have the fucked up meters dialed up all the way. it's only fair

[atnichos]

I keep imagining Lucien and Abelard in different AUs even tho I'm not usually an AU person, I think this might be a sign that the brainrot has reached terminal levels