i think this is my favorite video of all time. ive been utterly enamored with it for years – i really believe it captures such a genuine, delightful aspect of humanity and culture from the 2000s, and its so fun to watch!!
I could tell instantly from the way he was positioned on the bar that this video was going to showcase some serious skill. I was nonetheless cometely unprepared for what happened.
People like to complain on the internet. In the Bloodweave corner of said internet, there are certain tropes people love to complain about.
This is a week to celebrate those tropes in art or writing. Starting on Father's Day in honor of the much maligned Daddy Dom Gale.
Q&A:
Who's running this thing?
Direct your complaints to patheticfangirl.
Wait a minute! I like [trope]!
Yeah, I like some of these tropes too. That's the idea.
Create without apology. No matter how many people hate a trope, there's someone out there who will appreciate the weird little things your brain can conjure.
Grrr! I hate [trope]!
Yeah, I hate some of these tropes too.
The solution is simple: Don't like, don't read.
So you won't be reading every submission?
I won't be reading any Pregnant Astarion entries. Sorry. I have backup readers for that. But I stand by the fandom's right to impregnate that vampire.
Do I have to include both prompts for each day?
Nope. You can pick either prompt, but I have paired them so it would be easy to include both if you're so inclined. You're also welcome to mix and match. I'm not a cop.
What does [prompt] mean?
Prompts are open to interpretation.
If you believe your Astarion is a twink, then he is. What you consider to be 'soft' or 'distressed' or 'self-insert' is entirely up to you.
What about 'That One AU You Despise'?
Consider it a challenge to write something you personally don't enjoy.
Hate coffee shop AUs? Try writing one.
Hate cavemen AUs? Try drawing one.
You don't have to do it. No one's forcing you. But you might just discover something you like in something you hate, and wouldn't that be a neat development?
Can I roast or parody the trope I hate?
Sure, if you want. There's an audience for that too.
If you find yourself on the other side, thinking 'they're making fun of Vampire Spawn Gale' when he's your favorite pookie of all time or getting upset when pregnant Astarion schedules an abortion, just remember it's not that serious. None of these characters are real.
Can I include another ship? Poly Bloodweave?
As long as there's Bloodweave, sure.
It's even sort of expected for BJ Queen Gale.
Three Rules:
Don't use AI.
Don't be a dick (posting racism/sexism/transphobia, bashing creators in your notes, neglecting to tag archive warnings, etc.).
Have fun. You remember fun, right?
How to Participate:
AO3 Collection Link (Cursed_Bloodweave)
If posting on tumblr or other social media sites, use #CursedBloodweave. I'll reblog anything tagged that here (with content warning tags as applicable).
'he would not fucking say that' maybe he would if he knew he was starring in his very own porn fic for the sole purpose of delighting some freaks on archive of our own dot org. maybe he'd play it up for the cameras. ever consider that
Astarion does not care how much Gale's joints hurt, he WILL get that dick. Ended up having a bit of a tough time with this one, struggling with the pose and drawing Gale especially. But - I am happy with how it turned out in the end. Married Bloodweave with Astarion being a demanding bottom my beloved.
If you’d like to see these in full, check out my Patreon which you can find through the link in my bio. All my NSFW posts are exclusive to my Patreon page.
astarion is grumpy because he thought there would be more naked twinks and debauchery based on the complaints in the editorial section of the baldur’s mouth gazette
jaheira and minsc are on the side doing that tiktok “talk valentina!”/“ally!” bit
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