This here be my TES blog, so I can nerd out and not bend my partner's ear about it constantly xd
I've only played Skyrim so far, and actually didn't vibe at first...
Then I got into the LORE and here we are. Advanced brainrot. ๐ซฃ
Feel free to yap OCs with me and tag me in your TES-art WIPs!
they/them | ace | grown-up | actually just some cats in an overcoat | very friendly but the gods have allotted me exactly two spoons per day so often slooow to reply (but reply I will!)
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After many rule-abiding runs, I now prefer tweaking upending canon. To that end, my favourite chaos gremlin is Nat the Justiciar.
The current party I post about most is: oc: Ntalym/Captain Nat, Advisor Ancano, and Agent Sanyon
B(ask) in their company? ๐
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Common tags
#Dartactuallywritesstuff โ little one-shots and snippety-wips and funnies
#Dartpost โ everything that isn't a reblog
#my art โ character portraits; the odd comic; CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, do not feed the AI!
#ocnatwrites โ quest-log type commentary from Nat's POV. I'm holding off on these, even though I love writing his strange takes, because the order we do in-game doesn't match with the โจstoryโจ I'm planning
#Skyrim screenshots โ for when I haven't any art to share but do have maybe-interesting screenies.
#updated โ I edit sometimes, or repaint something.
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RB art always has "[handle]'s art" somewhere.
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If you're a bit nuts about Altmer or Maormer, and like to yap, drop me a msg, I want to hear allll the headcanons, and about your OCs! *=^.^=*
Working up the courage once more to post! <3
This is late due to my body being dumb and deciding I should be in pain for the rest of the night.
Thank you so much for the tags: @honeybeebunny111 @cresu @darkcimba @nerevarbean <3!!!
If I missed someone, I am so sorry! ;___; <3
I tried my hand at more realism and shading. I feel pretty good about this piece and thought it was a good challenge to try my hand at. The head is supposed to be more tilted at an angle, but I didn't manage it.
-Taking the picture of the sketch outside was a stroke of genius!
-The natural lighting makes it look so much better xD
I don't know whether to say this is my Qunari from DA or a tiefling. I need to work on the horns. In both cases, the hair should be more behind them. I tried to do a scale-like pattern on her brow.
Another WIP I may one day color and re-do digitally, but eh - please don't hold out hope for that any time this year xD
This is a doodle of Freya's parents! <3
I, for the life of me, can't remember their names now, but I did this during a two-hour-long presentation at work on my lap.
The doodle actually took maybe -- 20 minutes?
I thought it was cute to go with the horrible one of Freya and Teldryn, next to it. Clearly, I have made some improvements! XD
- I know I need to redo that one, like stat.
More studies on some shading and realism on the eye.
Annnnd, here is another page for Freya's alchemical journal.
The lore on why she started isn't that she's big on crafting potions. She's badly dyslexic, and she's using this as a tool to help improve both her writing and reading. It helps that she enjoys doodling!
(But if anyone asks, she can read just fine, she just doesn't like to, is all!)
(Freya is deeply embarrassed about it and working through those emotions.)
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Below the cut is a funny video and a surprise cameo I found in ESO!
LOOK WHO I FINALLY FOUND! :DDD
And people just running up only to literally lay down and die ;___;
Closing out with this killer view of a sunset on one of the islands <3
A long time ago I was messing around with thu'um(and other things) on Ancano. At one fine moment he flew out the window and disappeared somewhere below. When I went down to check, that unkillable Altmer had already recovered and was calmly walking back toward the College. And he greeted me with his favorite line: 'I have many important things on my mind. Your concerns are not among them.'
Magnificent little bastard.
I shamelessly added OC:Ntalym (@blue-dartwing) because a lonely Ancano felt boring to me. And here's a little drama.
I was tagged by @blue-dartwing and @skyrimhusbandmaterial for this a looong time ago, and it's so fun! I don't know much about birds, but I'll give it a shot based on vibes.
Everyone I would tag about this has already been tagged, so, uhm - Feel free if you think this is fun and like birds!
Rules: Choose a bird that fits your OC (or blorbo), no matter if it's based on behaviour, looks or pure vibe and tag your friends after to see which fun oc-bird-combos they come up with!
Bronwen: Satin Bowerbird
These little guys are hoarders and thieves, and they build lovely nests! Bronwen likes her houses, and she loves collecting shiny things, so it fits.
Lydia: Martial Eagle
They're called "martial" eagles because their hunting tactics are considered "war-like". They are relentless in their pursuit of their prey, and only breaek off their attacks when it's obvious they're going to lose. They will go after many things other birds of prey won't, including livestock, large ungulates, and even LION CUBS. You have to be some kind of badass to even think about breaking the first law of the jungle, so I think it fits Lydia quite well. They're quiet, too.
Valdimar: Snowy Owl
Fun facts I just learned - Not only are they unbothered by extreme cold, snowy owls are VERY protective. They'll even attack humans, which is pretty rare for birds. While they look cute and cuddly, they'll tear up other predators, like foxes, with no hesitation. As an extra bit of fun, Valdimar has hazel eyes, but I write them as more amber color, so his match the bird! ^_^
Erandur: Black-Billed Magpie
Erandur feels like a corvid to me, but not a raven or a crow. I found a list of corvids and these guys stuck out at me. It's all symbolism here, because while they can be a bit boring or plain at first glance, in the right light - BAM!
^ Smol witch and strange pink-haired oddity | Dibella-worshipper about to throw hands | Serananananana | Devoted soldier of the Legion | Oddly bitey roof-decoration
(This took longer than I thought it would, and became longer than I thought it would as well. XD But it's nice to infodump about my OC! ^^ )
Name: Mirni Viloni
Age: Around her fifties (Still figuring out the exact timeline)
Born: 13th of Rain's Hand
Occupation:
She's a student at the College of Winterhold. Sometimes, to earn a bit of extra money, she will take on tasks for her teachers or fellow students. Like fetching specific artefacts. She also likes to go adventuring, especially exploring ruins. Anything she finds on these adventures that she doesn't want to keep for personal research, she sells.
The Dragonborn, Estlin, eventually hired her to help her find out information about the Elder Scrolls and to join her on her adventures for her skills as both a destruction mage and a healer.
Background:
Mirni was born in Morrowind, near a Telvanni tower owned by master wizard Varonys. Her mother was Alya, a simple maid who worked for the wizard. Mirni never knew her father and Alya didn't speak about him.
When Mirni was about eight, while she was playing outside she was attacked by a masked dunmer. Unexpectedly, master wizard Varonys used his magic to kill the dunmer, saving Mirni's life. He never spoke a word to her. However, seeing such a powerful wizard in action made Mirni realise that she wanted to be a mage when she grew up. The power Varonys displayed even in a single, simple destruction spell stuck with her. She wanted to wield that power herself one day.
Not long after this mysterious attack, Alya and Mirni left Morrowind and after a long journey arrived in Cyrodiil. Initially they lived in the Imperial City, but when the Great War started they left and lived in several different places shortly until the war was over and Alya found it safe to return to the city.
Alya always wanted Mirni to keep a low profile, which Mirni found frustrating. She wanted to study, become a powerful mage and accomplish great things. When she became an adult, Mirni and Alya had a very bad fight that resulted in Mirni leaving home to find her own way. She traveled around, finding work where she could and saving up money. Eventually she found her way to Skyrim, and began her education at the College of Winterhold.
A while into her time at the College, the dragonborn Estlin arrived looking for information on the Elder Scrolls. As Estlin herself wasn't well-versed in magic she hired Mirni so help her with research and to accompany her on her travels as a destruction mage and healer.
After the defeat of Alduin (Mirni wasn't present for the actual defeat, just joined Estlin up until her journey to Skuldafn) Mirni, Estlin and their other traveling companion Kiirra journeyed to Solstheim. This is where they met Ralis Sedarys.
Notable Relationships:
Ralis Sedarys: Mirni's lover. After defeating Ahzidal and finding Ralis at the bottom of Kolbjorn Barrow, Kiirra (Who financed Ralis' excavation of the barrow) wanted to kill him. Mirni took pity on Ralis and defended him against her friend. In return, Ralis offered to accompany Mirni, Estlin and Kiirra on their travels and help them. During their travels, Mirni became increasingly fond of Ralis and they ended up traveling together, just the two of them. This is how they eventually started falling in love.
Mirni and Ralis are very devoted to each other, but have their issues. Ralis can be possessive, and Mirni loves to tease him a little too much sometimes. She enjoys seeing him get jealous.
Mirni didn't initially think she'd get as attached to Ralis as she ended up becoming.
Estlin Thunder-eye: They've always been on good terms, but ended up becoming actual friends during their travels together. While they are very different, they each have qualities that the other admires.
Kiirra: Initially, Mirni saw Kiirra as just as good a friend as Estlin. This changed when Ralis Sedarys came into the picture. Kiirra holds some resentment towards Mirni for stopping her from killing Ralis. Kiirra holds a grudge against Ralis and Mirni doesn't appreciate her friend threatening and intimidating the man she loves. So their relationship has soured a lot, to the point they're not really sure they're friends anymore.
Alya Viloni: Mirni's mother. They were very close when Mirni was just a child, but drifted apart during her teen years. After their fight where Mirni left home, they haven't seen each other. Mirni deeply regrets leaving her mother with no way to reestablish contact, and misses her deeply. She doesn't know where her mother is, but hopes they can one day find each other again. Alya, on her side, hopes the same and is actively searching for her daughter.
Varonys Telvanni: Mirni's father. Though she doesn't know this, she just knows him as the mer who saved her life and who inspired her to become a mage. The reason Varonys never interacted with his daughter was because of his own paranoia. He was afraid his enemies and rivals would use his daughter to get to him. Seeing her nearly killed by an assassin confirmed his fears, and he send her and Alya away for their onw safety. He doesn't think he'll ever see either of them again.
Odalis Ronervi: Mirni's first love. They met as teenagers. Odalis was both an aspiring mage, and a bit of a known troublemaker around town. They could talk about a lot of things together. However, Odalis went away to study magic and Alya didn't allow Mirni to join him. This is how their relationship ended, and they haven't seen each other since.
Enthir: One of Mirni's close friends at the college. As well as her ex. Despite having broken up, they're on very good terms and will still playfully flirt with each other. (Much to Ralis' chagrin) Mirni often does business with Enthir.
J'zargo: Fellow student at the college of Winterhold, and another close friend of Mirni. They have a friendly rivalry going on, where they like to challenge each other to duels and competitions to see who is the better mage.
Strenghts:
Magical prowess: Mirni is a very talented mage. She specialises in Destruction, especially fire-based spells. But she also has skills in restoration and illusion.
Charismatic: She likes to use her good looks and charms to her advantage.
determined and ambitious: Once she sets her mind to something, she won't let anything stand in her way.
Booksmart: she reads a lot so she's learned a lot of things.
Fearless: She's brave and adventurous, and even if she is scared she doesn't let that stop her.
Weaknesses:
Power-hungry: She wants to be powerful. And sometimes loses sight of what is really important when in pursuit of said power.
Selfish: It's not that she doesn't care about others, but she tends to think of herself first.
Reckless: Tied to her fearlessness. It can sometimes be a good thing! And sometimes, she gets in over her head and gets herself or others in serious danger.
Prideful: She's good looking and she knows it. She's talented with magic and she knows it. She sometimes overestimates herself, and hates to admit when this happens.
Conjuration magic: The one school of magic she really struggles with.
No interest in:
Children. She actively avoids interacting with children and absolutely does not want to become a mother.
A simple life. She wants adventure, danger, power, knowledge. She doesn't want to settle down and start a family, or spend her days cooking and cleaning in a cozy little home. She's interested in marriage, but not if she's gonna become a housewife.
No concept of:
'Too much power/knowledge'. The pursuit of knowledge and power comes natural to her and she will continue down that path unless someone stops her and gives her a reality check.
Ralis' personal space. She likes being close to him. Cuddling, kissing, just sitting or walking close together. She loves that man and everyone's allowed to see it. (He'll grumble but he actually doesn't mind)
Character/Personality:
Adventurous, ambitious, studious, confident, charming and flirty.
She loves to tease people, especially people she cares about. (She teases Ralis a lot.) She cares about other people, but still has a tendency to be selfish. She wants power and knowledge, and she also wants love.
She's confident around both strangers and people she knows. Being charming and flirty is how she shows she feels certain and strong.
In Battle:
Fights mostly from a distance, flinging spells. She doesn't have real physical combat skills, but will kick, punch, slap and bite if needed. She works better when fighting with someone by her side. (Like Ralis.)
Distinguishing marks/traits:
-She has dimples in her cheeks when she smiles.
Trivia:
-She doesn't like cooking, and thus is bad at it because she doesn't really bother to try with it.
-She is fairly skilled in Alchemy as well.
-She thinks red hair is really attractive.
-She knows three languages.
-Likes jewellery, but not rings. Has a fear that the metal of rings will react to her magic and burn her fingers off. She also just doesn't like how they feel.
-Her room at the College of Winterhold is really messy. She doesn't like cleaning up in the middle of projects and research. So she just leaves it all laying about.
The maze of roots, because the impression I get of you is very smart and nuanced, and the complexity and depth of your OCs and the webs you weave for them make me think most of this. Also your profile header, and I associate Miraak in particular with winding green tunnels, perhaps Lilliandra with maze-like mind-games... ๐๐
First I must apologize if I don't get to your tags today, I have a migraine. :(
I am on my quest towards reading 100 chapters of fics this month, still haven't read anything today but I have some chapter reserves from the weekend, so I think I'm safe. (66/100 atm btw!) I do have to admit that reading has been cutting into my writing/drawing time. Trying to do it all, but it ain't easy.
Here's a little snippet from the next chapter of A Song Without the Voice (230 words) under cut:
CW: None
"I don't think I'm the same person I was three days ago."
The admission slipped out before she could stop it. The room seemed to grow still around it.
A moment passed.
Then, with the slow deliberateness of someone approaching a frightened animal, Ralof pushed himself up from the chair and crossed the room.
The movement alone made something inside Talisse seize.
Her shoulders tightened instinctively. Every muscle along her back drew taut beneath the blanket. For one brief, humiliating moment, she thought he might reach for her. A hand on her shoulder. A comforting squeeze. Some well-meaning gesture that would send her heart lurching straight into her throat.
She hated that she thought it. She hated even more that she couldn't stop herself.
But when he lowered himself onto the floor beside the hearth, he left space between them.
Not much, but enough that she didn't feel cornered. Enough that she could still breathe.
The firelight danced across the floorboards separating them, throwing shifting ribbons of orange across the wool blanket gathered around her shoulders. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw him hesitate once as he settled. His hand lifted slightly, as though some old instinct had urged him toward reassurance. Toward contact.
Then he stopped.
The hand dropped back to his knee.
Talisse found herself unexpectedly grateful.
Eventually Ralof exhaled quietly.
"None of us are."
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