Take back what's rightfully ours.

Sideblog. Follows back from xdeusxmachinax. An Independent Ask and Roleplay blog for Gunmar the Black, from Tales of Arcadia. Currently trapped in the Darklands, where all RPs occur, Brace yourself or bring a fetch! Gore and violent themes may appear, so keep one eye out! M!A: none

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Last Updated: May, 26 2026

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yes but I'll need to regain my strength first..

(Iben wobbled)

Gunmar extended a hand to steady her. "You will rest, for now." he rumbled.

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(Good!Gunmar AU)

Margie realized she hasn’t bathed in a while and went to a nearby hot spring to clean herself off as she likes warm water.

Gunmar was already in the hot spring, nude, his kilt and cape draped over a series of rocks.

"Come in." He rumbled to her, "The water is infused with heartstone."

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

Margie let out a small blush, removing her clothes and ponytail before joining Gunmar in the hot spring. “This is nice.” She said as the warm water surrounded her body where she was neck-deep.

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"The waters of the Eternal Night Heartstone are almost as potent as the rays of The heartstone in Heartstone Trollmarket." Gunmar explained, leaning back against a rock with his elbows propped back.

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

“Heartstone Trollmarket? Where’s that?” Margie asked, dunking her head underwater to get her hair wet before resurfacing. She used her fingers to get rid of any knots and tangles that could’ve been left from her lack of cleanliness.

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"It's in a distant land called 'America'" Gunmar replied. He shifted in the water, presenting his back to her.

He was inviting her to groom his mane.

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

“Oh! That’s the continent where I used to live! The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is from there as well!” Margie remarked as she began to comb Gunmar’s mane with her fingers.

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Gunmar rumbled as her fingers ran through his warm mane. It was rare he permitted anyone other than Bular to groom him.

"You're from that country and you don't know about its mightiest heartstone?" Gunmar sounded bemused.

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

“No one told me!” Margie explained, still combing his mane. “It was never brought up!”

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"I've long considered traveleing beneath the ocean to visit the heartstone, and sample it myself. But that would require leaving my post."

Gunmar leaned back into her touch, nearly knocking her over.

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(Iben nodded, confused by his shock)

Of course I can, replenishing it is in theory much easier then creating it in the first place...you seem surprised?

Gunmar leaned against the Heartstone, as if stunned into silence.

"Could you replenish the Heartstone that makes up my throne?"

[pinkytoothlesso11]

Finally... after starting this drawing in 2023 I have finished my magnum opus lol.

Featuring dragon! Strickler and a redesigned Magiktech amulet armour design for Jim that ACTUALLY matches with Excalibur and resembles Daylight a bit more, for future events in Challenging Destiny! (They're still a while away lol. But the gist is Strickler gets a new form, as a dragon, to help with a certain future-past quest).

Closeups and original concept sketches/WIP stuff under the cut!

Head shots just in case tumblr eats the quality, and close up on my version of the reforged Excalibur (also yes, that is a wedding ring on Strickler's claw! It helps him shift forms, later on in Challenging Destiny).

Also because I'm very proud of it, the drawing with just the background since I drew it as a complete thing! First time doing a background with water and it being a fully rendered piece on its own.

Below are also some of my very old concept things, and how the piece evolved:

From left to right: original thumbnail sketch, dragon! Strickler experimental reference sheet, initial digital sketch of Jim, and full body in progress Strickler.

[xdeusxmachinax]

THIS IS BREATHTAKING, PINKY! You did amazing!

[daylightisminetoconsume]

“Gunmar I wanted to make a physical apology” mace had entered the main room, he was in the red robe that he made himself.

He sat on Gunmars lap, holding onto his husband shoulders.

@maze-the-clown

Gunmar cocked his head to one side, curiosity flickering in his lone eye.

"Physical Apology?" He repeated.

[maze-the-clown]

“Yea, if you would allow me to” Mace looked into the lone eye, setting a hand onto Gunmars cheek.

His face went underneath Gunmars chin, waiting for permission.

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"I do not like sharing you." Gunmar admitted, "I will never be fully at peace with it. But I cannot ask you to change your heart."

He gripped Mace's chin and tilted it upward.

"If you wish to be close to me, all you need to is ask."

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(Iben looked at the heartstone then back at gunmar)

If your feeling the urge to drain it, I could refill it. Later of course, once I've replenished my energy

"You can REPLENISH IT!?"

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(Good!Gunmar AU)

Margie realized she hasn’t bathed in a while and went to a nearby hot spring to clean herself off as she likes warm water.

Gunmar was already in the hot spring, nude, his kilt and cape draped over a series of rocks.

"Come in." He rumbled to her, "The water is infused with heartstone."

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

Margie let out a small blush, removing her clothes and ponytail before joining Gunmar in the hot spring. “This is nice.” She said as the warm water surrounded her body where she was neck-deep.

[daylightisminetoconsume]

"The waters of the Eternal Night Heartstone are almost as potent as the rays of The heartstone in Heartstone Trollmarket." Gunmar explained, leaning back against a rock with his elbows propped back.

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

“Heartstone Trollmarket? Where’s that?” Margie asked, dunking her head underwater to get her hair wet before resurfacing. She used her fingers to get rid of any knots and tangles that could’ve been left from her lack of cleanliness.

[daylightisminetoconsume]

"It's in a distant land called 'America'" Gunmar replied. He shifted in the water, presenting his back to her.

He was inviting her to groom his mane.

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

“Oh! That’s the continent where I used to live! The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is from there as well!” Margie remarked as she began to comb Gunmar’s mane with her fingers.

[daylightisminetoconsume]

Gunmar rumbled as her fingers ran through his warm mane. It was rare he permitted anyone other than Bular to groom him.

"You're from that country and you don't know about its mightiest heartstone?" Gunmar sounded bemused.

[the-red-changeling]

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Kodanth looks so shocked at being hugged, god, how many changelings has he seen die? How many times did he not interfere? I think in saving Ruby's he's also trying to redeem himself slightly.

[elymigremlin]

Because I couldn't stop thinking about RGB Gunmar you all get to have this

Sound Warning

[flambymi]

⭐️🔵🟡🟢🟣🔴🟠Oh yeah!!🔵🟡🟢🟣🔴🟠⭐️

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This made me grin!

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I can't argue with that

(Iben admitted)

So, what now? I doubt you'll let me return to my old life as a thrall

"No." Gunmar replied, "You will be my court wizard, your rations will be increased, and you will serve me with your magic."

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(To Eunice) I guess I have to find out myself. I’ll buy my time with Milo >:)

Eunice growled, but ignored the grayling.

He turned his attention back to the axe he was sharpening, sliding the blade along his forearm.

[starlightinacessna]

[daylightisminetoconsume]

(Good!Gunmar AU)

Margie realized she hasn’t bathed in a while and went to a nearby hot spring to clean herself off as she likes warm water.

Gunmar was already in the hot spring, nude, his kilt and cape draped over a series of rocks.

"Come in." He rumbled to her, "The water is infused with heartstone."

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

Margie let out a small blush, removing her clothes and ponytail before joining Gunmar in the hot spring. “This is nice.” She said as the warm water surrounded her body where she was neck-deep.

[daylightisminetoconsume]

"The waters of the Eternal Night Heartstone are almost as potent as the rays of The heartstone in Heartstone Trollmarket." Gunmar explained, leaning back against a rock with his elbows propped back.

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

“Heartstone Trollmarket? Where’s that?” Margie asked, dunking her head underwater to get her hair wet before resurfacing. She used her fingers to get rid of any knots and tangles that could’ve been left from her lack of cleanliness.

[daylightisminetoconsume]

"It's in a distant land called 'America'" Gunmar replied. He shifted in the water, presenting his back to her.

He was inviting her to groom his mane.

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(Iben averted her gaze)

Such praise. Yet I've hardly done anything...

"You've saved out Tribe." Gunmar replied, leaning forward and resting his hand against the Heartstone.

[daylightisminetoconsume]

(Good!Gunmar AU)

Margie realized she hasn’t bathed in a while and went to a nearby hot spring to clean herself off as she likes warm water.

Gunmar was already in the hot spring, nude, his kilt and cape draped over a series of rocks.

"Come in." He rumbled to her, "The water is infused with heartstone."

[margietheboreplicachallenger]

Margie let out a small blush, removing her clothes and ponytail before joining Gunmar in the hot spring. “This is nice.” She said as the warm water surrounded her body where she was neck-deep.

[daylightisminetoconsume]

"The waters of the Eternal Night Heartstone are almost as potent as the rays of The heartstone in Heartstone Trollmarket." Gunmar explained, leaning back against a rock with his elbows propped back.

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Eunice Is Milo good at mating? Or is he overrated?

"I don't mate and tell, Grayling." Eunice growled, "And I ain't about to go spouting off about a fellow gumm-gumm."