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Fantasy Guide to Political Structures

A Horse! A Horse! My X for a Horse!

Let's be honest, fantasy authors love their kingdoms and empires. You can throw a rock in a bookshop or a library in the fantasy section and you will 99.99999% hit a fantasy book that will be set in or mention either of those structures. But what are they really? What's the difference between them all? Are there any more examples of structures that would suit your WIP better? Are you using the right terms? Let's have a closer look.

Duchy

A Duchy is a small territory ruled by a Duke/Duchess. While Duchies can be found in kingdoms, some duchies were sovereign states in their own right. Duchies are usually small by land mass but some duchies such as Burgundy were extremely powerful and influential. Independent Duchies were usually apart of a kingdom but grew so powerful that they eventually broke away to become a sovereign state in their own right. An example would be modern day Luxembourg, historic Milan and Burgundy.

Principality

A principality is territory ruled by a Prince/Princess. A principality is typically smaller than a kingdom and in some instances, can be apart of a larger kingdom or be a sovereign state. Principalities have a history of having broken away from a larger kingdom or eventually becoming apart of a kingdom. A principality within a kingdom is ruled by a Prince/Princess, usually an heir of the monarch and can be used to train them up to assume the throne in the future. Examples include Monaco, Liechtenstein and Andorra.

Kingdom

A sovereign state/country that is ruled by ruling King or a Queen. A kingdom is much larger and more powerful than a principality. Kingdoms can be feudal, meaning they are ruled in a strict hierarchy or an autocracy where the monarch rules alone with minimal input from the government or constitutional where the monarch is more of a figurehead and the government has a good chunk of control. Examples include England, Thailand and modern day Spain.

Commonwealth

A Commonwealth isn't a popular choice in fantasy but it is an interesting structure. A Commonwealth in its most basic form is a collection of states that are linked by either a shared culture or history. A Commonwealth can be a politically power or an economic power, with every state allowed to participate as much as they like. Not one state leads the others, it is all one group of equals. A Commonwealth can be a good idea for a group of nations that are more powerful together with them keeping their own independence.

Federation

A Federation is a political structure that is made up of united states or countries that are under a single government but each state is still independent and rules itself. Each state can have different laws, different cultures and economies but they all answer to the single government. Examples include the United States of America.

Republic

A Republic is a territory that is ruled by leaders and heads of state that have been elected on merit and by choice of the people. Republics are not just countries but can also be much smaller areas such as cities. Republics are democratic in nature, with the people having a say in who leads them in accordance to a constitution. There are many kinds of Republic: presidential, parliamentary, federal, theocratic, unitary. Examples of Republics include the Republic of Ireland and the city of Florence.

Protectorate

A Protectorate is a country/region/territory that is independent but relies on a larger, more powerful state for protection either in a military or diplomatic sense. A Protectorate was often used by Empires in order to maintain control over an area without annexing it. There are many reasons a larger state and the protectorate would agree to this, mainly the protectorate is much smaller meaning it is far more vulnerable to attack or it has very little power when compared to other states. A Protectorate allows the territory some power to rule itself but the larger state may feel the need or desire to interfere in the dealings of the territory. Examples of protectorates include the client kingdoms of the Roman Empire like Egypt before its annexation and Puerto Rico.

Empire

An Empire is a collection of nations that are united under one sovereign head of state or government. An Empire is formed by one nation steadily taking control of other nations, either through straight invasion and colonization or acquiring them through marriage and other less violent ways. An Empire is powerful mainly because it can drum up more resources, more influence and more military power. An Empire might impose the traditions, beliefs and culture of its principal nation - the nation that started it all - onto its colonies for better control and feeling of uniformity. Empires never last, that is something to always remember. Empires will eventually fragment due to the vast size and sometimes revolt among the conquered states. Examples of empires include the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire.

#writing

princenimoy

TOS Kirk/Spock Masterpost

You asked for it. A whole post of slashy, vintage goodness. (new & improved)

Incredible manip by @shadows-and-flames (Reblog at his original post here)

Officially Published Fiction

TOS Film Novelizations

Novelizations such as Roddenberry’s The Motion Picture are all available on archive.org, a free online library where you can join a waiting list to read almost any book online. Books in the public domain may be read immediately. Five books may be borrowed at once.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture by Gene Roddenberry (See also: The Roddenberry Footnote article on FanLore)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan by Vonda N. McIntyre

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock by Vonda N. McIntyre

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home by Vonda N. McIntyre*

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier by J.M. Dillard*

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country by J.M. Dillard

*Also available in an audio book format read by Leonard Nimoy, but unfortunately not linkable.

Officially Published Novels with Fan Connections

How many fan-written novels have been officially published and where can you read them? Here is the list according to Fanlore. Many with K/S undertones, some less subtle than others.

Star Trek: The New Voyages Volume I (1976)

Star Trek: The New Voyages Volume II (1978)

The Price of the Phoenix (1977)

The Fate of the Phoenix (1979)

The Prometheus Design (1982) Note: Follows Shatnerverse canon. See the Shatnerverse section of this post.

Black Fire (1983)

Triangle (1983)

Web of the Romulans (1983)*

Yesterday’s Son (1983)*

The Vulcan Academy Murders (1984)

Ishmael (1985)

Killing Time (1985). Fanlore: “[Killing Time is] notable for the publisher mix-up that resulted in there being two editions released, the first being much more slashy than the second.” First edition linked. See Fanlore page here.

The IDIC Epidemic (1988)

Time for Yesterday (1988)*

Strange New Worlds (1998-2000)

*Also available in an audiobook adaptation by Leonard Nimoy, possibly implying Nimoy’s endorsement.

The “Shatnerverse”

Star Trek Academy: Collision Course. Shatner’s most recent Star Trek novel. Introducing the beginnings of Kirk and Spock’s relationship, it was intended to be the first installment in a new series, but the next installment remains unpublished. (Not available to read online, but for God’s sake, get your hands on this.)

Linked below, if possible, are Shatner’s novels which take place after the events of TNG. (They do contain spoilers and may confuse you if you have not watched TNG.) Ashes is the first installment, etc.

The Ashes of Eden

The Return

Avenger

Spectre

Dark Victory

Preserver

Captain’s Peril

Captain’s Blood

Captain’s Glory

Non Fiction

Outtakes, Interviews, and Appearances

There are so many, but these are the ones that stand out in my mind.

TOS Outtakes. 6:49 is the most important thing on the internet.

“Billy Blackburn’s Rare Home Movies.” This is not the reel in its entirety, but it’s nice to have something on YT. Fun fact: Blackburn was DeForest Kelley’s stand-in.

William Shatner on The Motion Picture Full Interview. See 18:45 for the t’hy’la confrontation.

Star Trek IV Outtakes a/k/a “Get your hand off my leg”

Western Airlines Commercial promoting Star Trek IV

Leonard and De promote Star Trek IV at a convention, discuss dirty K/S zines, and wind up reading fanfiction on stage Part I Part II Part III

William Shatner on the opening scenes of Star Trek V (if you make fun of this, I will be disappointed in you)

The Bike Story

Access Hollywood Interview a/k/a “When Are You Going to Take Nude Photos of Me?” Nimoy and Shatner interview each other and flirt for some reason.

Books and Biographies

Also see this incomplete list of Star Trek fiction and non fiction across the entire franchise. If not linked, check your local library; many of these titles are available in my town. If not in your town, don’t give up. Ask your librarian if you can request a book outside of your state or region.

Star Trek Lives! (1975) by Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Sondra Marshak, and Joan Winston (a/k/a the Holy Trinity). Incredible book about the fandom’s early years. (See also: Star Trek Lives! article on FanLore)

Star Trek Lives! 2 (1976) by James Blish

I Am Not Spock (1975) by Leonard Nimoy. Insightful autobiography about Nimoy’s career up to, during, and post-Star Trek.

The Making of the Trek Conventions: Or, How to Throw a Party for 12,000 of Your Most Intimate Friends by Joan Winston (See also: Joan Winston article on FanLore)

Shatner: Where No Man…: The Authorized Biography of William Shatner (1979) by Myrna Culbreath, Sondra Marshak, (fannish authors of The Price of the Phoenix, etc.) and William Shatner himself

Star Trek Memories (1993) by William Shatner. An essential read. Many treasured anecdotes from the cast and crew.

Star Trek Movie Memories (1993) by William Shatner

I Am Spock (1995) by Leonard Nimoy. The updated version of I Am Not Spock. Expands on the information in the first autobiography with an emotionally experienced perspective. Also available in an audiobook adaptation read by Nimoy.

Boldly Writing: A Trekker Fan and Zine History, 1967-1987 (1996) by Joan Marie Verba

Get a Life! (1999) by William Shatner. See documentary of same name.

Up Till Now (2008) by William Shatner. Shatner’s very moving autobiography.

Shatner Rules (2011) by William Shatner, in which he briefly touches on K/S.

Leonard: My Fifty Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man (2016) by William Shatner. Repetitive if you’ve read these other biographies, but Bill’s heart is broken and you need to read this book.

Documentaries and Specials

To view the full list of Star Trek documentaries across the Star Trek franchise, click here.

Leonard Nimoy: Star Trek Memories (1983). Familiar anecdotes. A good option if you’re too busy to read I Am Spock.

William Shatner’s Star Trek Memories (1995). Includes interviews from TOS cast and crew members and video clips. Great to watch, but highly recommend the much richer and expansive book Star Trek Memories by William Shatner.

MIND MELD Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime (2001). Heart-to-heart with Bill and Leonard. Let this be the one you watch.

The Captains (2011). Bill interviews every star ship captain in the franchise, including Chris Pine, and gets sentimental, making peace with Kirk by the end.

Get a Life! (2012). The title is a reference to Shatner’s SNL skit in which he once mocked Star Trek fans. He spends this documentary exploring and appreciating the fandom.

For the Love of Spock (2016). Documentary by Nimoy’s son Adam. The tension between Adam and his father is uncomfortable but the documentary itself is insightful. K/S is also touched on.

K/S by Fans, for Fans

This is a masterpost and not a lecture (and believe me, I’ve had to keep myself on a leash), so, for reasons I’m not going to get into, photocopies of slash zines in their entirety are basically impossible to read online. Does it make me twitch, knowing there’s so many of them just rotting in people’s basements? Yes. Yes, it does.

However, individual stories are fairly easy to track down on ksarchive, ao3, and independent sites. In fact, I am working on a zine spreadsheet (or database or list or idk, it’s a mess) with links to the stories that have made it online. It is as of April 2020 incomplete (keep checking my blog description). But in the meantime…

Historically Significant ‘Zines (Timeline and Where to Read)

Spockanalia (1967-1970). FanLore: “[Spockanalia] was the very first all-Star Trek fanzine ever published, done when the series was still in its first season on NBC.” Read here: Issue I Issue II Issue III Issue IV Issue V

Grup Issue #3 (1974) contains the very first slash story ever published, and of course it is K/S. FanLore: “The point-of-view character appears to be Spock, and the story begins with someone else saying to him, ‘Shut up… we’re by no means setting a precedent.’ (A friend of mine points out the irony of that statement being the very first sentence of the very first printed K/S; this story was indeed setting a precedent that would extend through many other fandoms and affect many lives.)“ Warning: sexually explicit. Read the text here.

Alternative: The Epilog to Orion (1976) The first K/S zine. I can’t find it any of it online, but here is the article on FanLore.

The Sensuous Vulcan (1977). Contains “Desert Heat,” an early (though not the first) pon-farr-in-a-cave story that was the first to introduce the concept of Spock’s double-ridged genitalia. Warning: sexually explicit. Art of Desert Heat here. Read the story here.

Alien Brothers (1987) Although the first pon-farr-in-a-cave story ever, “The Ring of Soshern,” was written as early as 1968, it remained unpublished until the late 80′s. Warning: sexually explicit. Read here (shared from my personal dropbox).

Here is FanLore’s list (and 3500+ photocopy samples) of TOS slash zines (mostly K/S). See this article on K/S history in general. See also this list of “early, early” K/S slash.

Finding the *Ancient Stuff* on ao3

Under “Search Works,” scroll all the way down to “Sort by” and put in “Date Updated,” then sort direction by “Ascending.” Thanks to @deadpanwalking for this tip. Please do not point out that it’s common sense or that I’m an idiot lmao

See also:

@zinedom

@tosthylafics

@thyla-recs

@oldmarriedspirk

@thylabang

@thylareversebang

@vintagetrek

thyla.com

K/S Conventions (Currently Active)

KiSmet (UK-based) See FanLore article here

KiScon (US-based) See FanLore article here

BNF’s of tumblr

This post wouldn’t be complete without acknowledging the backbone of the TOS, especially K/S, tumblr community. If I snubbed you, please forgive me; this is in no way an exhaustive list.

@thylaforever a/k/a @tosthylafics

@plaidshirtjimkirk a/k/a @oldmarriedspirk (also involved w/ @thyla-recs )

@spockslash (RIP) a/k/a @propremise (archived NSFW blog)

@spockshair (also involved w/ @thyla-recs)

@sunshine-captain (also involved w/ @thyla-recs)

@thesadchicken

@burning–amber a/k/a @pre-reform-spock

@vintagetrek

@beyondspock

@llapnimoy

cheeseanonioncrisps

I’m all for fantasy stories where supernatural characters protect their human friends, but does anyone else want some stories where the humans are the ones who are looking after their supernatural friends?

A human girl exchanging her silver engagement ring for a cheaper one after she realises why her werewolf friend has been refusing to high five her.

A group of humans throwing coats over their vampire friend because he forgot it was the Summer solstice and was caught out by the sunrise. Those same friends coming to visit him when he wakes up in the late afternoon, bringing him blood from the butcher’s and putting up with his whining about the nights being shorter.

A human hearing that someone stole their selkie friends pelt and coming over to her new “husband"s house immediately and threatening to punch his lights out unless he tells them where it is.

Humans petitioning the counsel to build a wooden climbing frame in the local playground because the old one has iron parts and their fairy friend’s kids can’t use it without burning themselves.

I’ll post more if I can come up with any.

kaleidopewrites

Just imagine monsters being happy...

A vampire gets a mirror that isn’t made from silver and is finally able to see what he looks like after five hundreds years of not being able to see his reflection

A werewolf who fears the full moon because he doesn’t want to hurt anyone goes to a planetarium and is allowed to see the moon without phasing

A siren marries the love of her life, who’s blind and loves her for her personality and not the fact that her beauty is supposed to lure men to their death

A skinwalker uses the Sims to make a Sim and discover they can mimic that too, meaning they can have their own identities and lives

A gorgon having a very successful statue business but the statues that are human are on the strict rule of only sold to homes of kind people

[add more if you think of any…]

ancnymous

Dirty A-Z headcanon game

Send a letter for more information on my muse’s likes and dislikes! Inspired by kinks discussed around the internet. The (explanations) are mere guidelines, feel free to elaborate as much as you’d like!

A - Alone time (how do they get off when they’re all by themselves? do they watch porn, is it all in their imagination, do they jerk off, do they use toys?)

B - Bondage (do they like it? do they not? do they prefer to be the one being tied or the one doing the tying?)

C - Crying (is it a turn on? a turn off? do they cry during sex? have they cried during sex? what was the reason?)

D - Dominance (do they prefer to dominate, or be dominated? do they have experience as a Dom? Do they have a Dom that they trust already? What kind of things do they enjoy as/with their Dominant partner?)

E - Extra info (any other fetishes? feet? leather? role playing? blood? fantasies that they might want to experience not on this list?)

F - Food play (do they like using food in the bedroom? are there any foods they prefer to use during sex or foreplay? any they’d like to try?)

G - Group sex (would they have a threeway? four? an orgy? do they put on a show for spectators? or do they like to keep it just between them and their partner?)

H - Humiliation (does degradation and insults get them hot? do they get off on humiliating someone else? what kind of humiliation is good for them?)

I - Impact play (here’s where talking about things like spanking, paddles, canes, floggers and the like.)

J - Jelly (what kind of lube are they using? is it flavored? have they tasted it? do they prefer to use something other than real lube during sex?)

K - Kissing (what parts of their body do they like having kissed? what parts of their partner do they enjoy kissing? do they like leaving marks / having marks left on them?)

L - Lighting (are the lights on? off? do they have some kind of mood lighting set up?)

M - Masochism (do they like pain? scratching? biting? being bossed around? spoken down to? choked?)

N - Not yet (orgasm delay? orgasm denial? do they tell their partner not to touch themselves for a certain amount of time or under certain circumstances? do they delay or deny other things like bathroom usage or food? do they need to beg first? do they like being denied / delayed?)

O - Outdoor sex (have they ever done it in public? would they? where?)

P - Photography (are cameras allowed in the bedroom? do they send nudes? do they ask for nudes? would they ever record themselves having sex / being caught up in a sexual act?)

Q - Quiet please (what’s the volume like in the bedroom? are they quiet? do they scream? do they like a loud partner? do they prefer if their partner is more soft spoken?)

R - Routine (do they have a routine when it comes to picking up one night stands? do they have scheduled sex with their partner? are things spontaneous or planned ahead of time?)

S - Sleepy sex (do they give oral to wake their partner up? do they like receiving oral to wake up? do they like fucking their partner awake? being fucked awake? how about being fucked to sleep at night? do they have lazy morning sex?)

T - Top or bottom (self explanatory…)

U - Underwear (what kind of underwear do they put on in the morning, if any at all… do they own any sexy underwear or lingerie?)

V - Voyeurism (do they like to watch, or are they more hands on? are they more of an exhibitionist?)

W - Water (pool sex? bath / shower sex? are they into watersports at all?)

X - X-dressing (do they crossdress as a part of teasing / foreplay? does crossdressing turn them on? turn their partner on? do they prefer to do it or watch their partner crossdress instead? do they use other costumes? cat ears, tails, etc?)

Y - Yes, Master (what kinds of names are used during sex? do they like being called master / mistress, daddy, etc…? what names do they call their partner?)

Z - Zones (what are their erogenous zones? what spots on their body should be touched, bitten, kissed, when someone wants to get them in the mood?)

make-a-meme

nsfw headcanons! II

house-of-warriors

👌 - What is your muse craving to do to a partner?

💗 - What are they craving to be done to themselves?

⭐️ - Which everyday situations tend to make your muse feel horny?

💑 - What do they think of while they masturbate?

🐙 - What kind of porn would they be into?

🕘 - When's a good time to approach your muse and break it to them you're in the mood?

💦 - How do they like to climax?

👤 - Is there someone they fantasize about?

👀 - What gets them in the mood when they just see it?

📞 - How do they tell their partner they want them?

myegotisticalindulgences-deacti

Kinky Questions, make my muse uncomfortable--go!

rpmememaker

1: Kitchen Counter, Couch, or on top of the dryer?

2: Your last sexual encounter: Good or Bad and why:

3: A fictional person that you think would be good in bed:

4: Something that never fails to make you horny:

5: Where is one place you would never have sex:

6: The most awkward moment during a sexual experience was when ______________

7: Weirdest thing that ever made you horny:

8: What is the best way to sexually bind someone: Handcuffs, Rope, or Other [if other please explain]:

9: What is the fastest way to make you horny:

10: Top or bottom?

11: We were about to ____________ but then ______________ [example: we were about to have sex but then his mom walked in]

12: Is one orgasm enough? Are multiple orgasms necessary?

13: Something that you have hidden in your room that you don’t want anyone to find:

14: Weirdest nickname a significant other has ever called you:

15: Two things you like [or dislike] about oral sex:

16: Weirdest sexual act some has performed [or tried to perform] on/with you:

17: Have you ever tasted yourself? [If no, would you?] [If yes, what did you think?]

18: Is it ever okay to not use a condom:

19: Who was the sexiest teacher you ever had?

20: A food that you would like to use during a sexual experience:

21: How big is too big:

22: One sexual thing you would never do:

23: Biggest turn on:

24: Three spots that drive you insane:

25: Worst possible time to get horny:

26: Do you like it when your sexual partner moans:

27: Worst sexual idea you ever had:

28: How much fapping is too much fapping:

29: Best sexual complement you ever got:

30: Bald, landing strip, Jumanji:

31: Is it good sex if you don’t nut:

32: Fill in the blank: “If they ____________, we are fuckin”

33: What your favorite part of your body:

34: Favorite foreplay activities:

35: Love (>,

36: What do you wear to bed?

37: When was the first time you masturbated:

38: Do you have any nude/masturbating pictures/video of yourself?

39: Have you ever/when was the last time you had sex outside?

40: Have/would you ever have sex outside?

41: Have/would you ever had a threesome?

42: What is one random object you’ve used to masturbate?

43: Have/would you ever masturbate at work/school?

44: Have/would you ever have sex on a plane?

45: What is one song you’d like to have sex to?

46: What is something nonsexual that makes you horny?

47: Most attractive celebrity?

48: Do you watch gay/lesbian porn? why/why not?

49: If a child was born on the occasion of the last time you had sex, how old would that child be right now?

50: Has anyone ever posted nude pictures of you online?

51: What is one thing that NEVER makes you horny?

52: Do you have stretch marks? (How do you feel about them? Has anyone ever had a problem with them?)

53: Do you like giving head? (why/why not)

54: How do you feel about tattoos on someone you are interested in?

55: How would you feel about taking someones virginity?

56: Is there any food you would NOT recommend using during a sexual encounter?

57: Is there anything you do on Tumblr that you would not like your significant other to see?

58: Do you own any sex toys? (what is it? (how long have you had it?)

59: Would you give your significant other unrestricted access to your Tumblr for a day?

60: Would you be offended if your significant other suggested you get plastic surgery?

61: Would you rather be a pornstar or a prostitute?

62: Do you watch porn?

63: How small is too small?

64: Have you ever been called a freak? Why?

65: Who gave you your last kiss? Did it mean anything?

66: Would you switch phones with your significant other for a day?

67: Do you feel comfortable going “commando”?

68: Would you have a problem with going down on someone if they hadn’t shaved their pubic hair?

69: If you could give yourself head, would you?

70: Booty or Boobs?

71: If you had a penis, what would you name it?

72: Have you ever been on an official date?

73: Have you ever cheated on someone? (Why?)

74: If you were a stripper, what would your name be?

75: Have you ever had sex in your parents bed? (Would you?)

76: How would you react if you found out your parents had sex in your bed?

77: What was your reaction the first time you saw a penis/vagina

78: If you had a penis/vagina for a day, what are five things you would do?

dalishious

Dragon Age Origin Character Prompts

Hi hello I like character asks/prompts as much as the next person and decided to make some specific to the warden origins. :P

MAHARIEL:

What was Mahariel’s relationship like with their clan mates? (Ashalle, Tamlen, Merrill, Fenarel, Paivel, Marethari…)

What was Mahariel’s response to coming across the three humans? How did they react to the repercussions of whatever their decision was with Marethari?

What was going through Mahariel’s mind while exploring the elven ruins?

Did Mahariel ask Ashalle about their parents? If so, what did Mahariel think of hearing about the story, after all this time? If not, what do they think happened?

Did Mahariel join in with Hahren Paivel’s history lesson? If so, how did they handle it? If not, why?

Did Mahariel stop to talk to Pol? If so, what was their reaction to hearing his story about escaping punishment for thievery? Did this affect Mahariel’s view of their kin in the cities?

What was Mahariel’s first impression of Duncan? Did this change?

Did Mahariel join Duncan willingly, or did he have to “drag them kicking and screaming?”

How did Mahariel handle the fast introduction to the world outside their clan?

How did Mahariel feel about Zathrian’s clan, and their situation with the werewolves?

TABRIS:

What was Tabris’ relationship with their family like? (Cyrion, Adaia, Shianni, Sorris…)

How did Tabris handle being told of their arranged marriage?

How did Tabris react to meeting their betrothed?

Did Tabris have any knowledge or ideas about the Dalish? Did they believe they were real, or a myth?

Did Tabris stop to talk with the children playing? If so, how did they handle the children saying they didn’t know any elven heroes?

How did Tabris respond to Vaughn harassing the elven women? To he and his men crashing the wedding?

If Tabris was kidnapped, what was their plan before Sorris showed up? If Tabris launched a rescue mission, what was their motivation to do so like?

Did Tabris kill Vaughn or accept his money? Why?

What was growing up in the alienage like for Tabris? How did they feel about having to leave?

How did Tabris feel about returning to the alienage, and finding slavery?

SURANA/AMELL:

Did Surana/Amell have any memories of their life before the Circle? If so, what of? If not, how did they feel about not knowing where they’re from?

What was Surana/Amell’s relationship with Jowan like? What did they think of the revelation of him being a blood mage?

How prepared was Surana/Amell for their Harrowing?

What was Surana’s/Amell’s reaction to first entering the Fade?

Did Surana/Amell believe in “Mouse?” What did they think of his story?

How did Surana/Amell feel about living in the Circle?

Did Surana/Amell favour a particular Fraternity? What did they think about Circle politics in general?

How did Surana/Amell feel about working with tranquil mages?

Did Surana/Amell decide to help Jowan and Lily, or did they tell Irving of their plans? Why?

How did Surana/Amell feel about returning to the Circle, and seeing it in chaos?

BROSCA:

What was Brosca’s relationship with their family like? (Rica, their mother…) Leske?

How did Brosca feel about working for Beraht?

What did Brosca decide to do with Oskias? Why?

Did Brosca stop to talk with the surface merchant? If so, how did they react to hearing about life above ground? If not, did they have any ideas about what the surface must be like?

What motivated Brosca to approach Duncan at the proving? What did they think of his kind responses?

Did Brosca use the drug on Mainar, or fight in the Proving without cheating? Why?

How did Brosca go about escaping their cell in Beraht’s estate?

What did Brosca plan to do after defeating Beraht, not knowing they would be recruited as a warden?

What was Brosca’s reaction to seeing the surface for the first time?

How did Brosca feel about returning to Orzammar, amid the fight for the crown?

AEDUCAN:

How did Aeducan get along with their siblings? Their father? Gorim?

How adapt was Aeducan at the politics they grew up in? Did this affect their relationship with their father?

Did Aeducan partake in the Proving? If so, how did it go? If not, what did they think about being a spectator?

Did Aeducan choose to support Lord Dace’s bid to lift the trading restrictions on surface dwarves, or turn against him? Why?

What did Aeducan think upon hearing Bhelen tell them Trian is planning their death?

What was going through Aeducan’s mind while exploring Aeducan Thaig?

Did Aeducan murder Trian, or did they find him dead? How did Aeducan react to Bhelen’s accusations?

How did their little unarmoured jaunt in the Deep Roads towards certain death go?

What was Aeducan’s reaction to seeing the surface for the first time?

How did Aeducan feel about returning to Orzammar, amid the fight for the crown?

COUSLAND:

What was Cousland’s relationship like with their family? Gilmore?

How adapt was Cousland at the politics they grew up in? Did this affect their relationship with their parents?

How did Cousland feel about being left in charge of the castle, while their father and Fergus went off to battle?

How did Cousland treat the castle’s staff? What did the staff think of them in return?

How did Cousland react to hearing Duncan say they would be a promising recruit for the Grey Wardens?

What did Cousland think about Howe suggesting they marry one of his children?

How well-versed is Cousland in their family’s history? Did they stop to talk with Aldous about it?

How did Cousland handle seeing the death of those around them? Of the destruction of the castle?

Did Cousland willingly join Duncan, or resist fleeing? Why?

How did Cousland feel about/react to seeing Howe again? About eventually killing him?

BONUS CARON/ANDRAS/KADER (AWAKENING):

What was the warden’s life like prior to joining the order? Under what circumstances did they join?

How did the warden react to being made Warden-Commander and sent to a new country?

What did the warden say in return to Empress Celene presenting them with new armour, upon their departure?

What was the warden’s first impression of Ferelden?

How did the warden handle the negative backlash to their Orlesian nationality?

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Physical Features OC Ask Game

👁 What is your OC’s eye color? Do they have any eye-related habits, like winking or rubbing their eyes? Do other people tend to notice their eyes?

✋ Are your OC’s hands smooth, rough, or average? Why? How do they keep their nails? Do they bite them, paint them, neatly trim them, et cetera?

🦵 Are your OC’s arms and legs strong, weak, or average? Why? Do they have any common mannerisms that involve their limbs, such as tapping their foot or fiddling with their fingers?

👄 What is your OC’s smile like? Is it bright and wide, or thin and reserved? Does your OC wear any lipgloss or lipstick? Do they chew their lips?

👤 What is your OC’s skin like? Is it unblemished, or are they prone to breakouts? Do they have any scars, tattoos, or other skin markings? Does their skin tend to be sensitive to things that get on it (lotions, cleaning products, etc.)?

💇 What is your OC’s hairstyle? How do they maintain their hair? Do they wash it and/or cut it regularly? Have they ever dyed their hair?

🦷 Does your OC brush their teeth regularly? Do they tend to eat foods that get stuck in your teeth?

👖 What type of clothing does your OC generally wear? Why? Do they have any “signature” accessories?

👀 What is the first physical feature people notice when they see your OC? Why?

🪞 How does your OC perceive themself? Do they believe themself to be attractive, unattractive, or average? Does their view of themself affect their self-esteem, or are they unbothered by their physical appearance? (If your OC does have things they’re confident or insecure about, what are they?)

jennystahl

— OC QUESTIONS

BASICS

What’s their full name?

What does their name mean? Why were they named that?

Do they have any nicknames?

How old are they?

When’s their birthday?

What’s their zodiac sign/element/birthstone/etc.? Do they believe that holds any significance?

What’s their species/subspecies? Do they have any special/magical abilities?

What “class” do they belong to (for fantasy characters)? If none, what weapon do they favor?

APPEARANCE

What do they look like?

Do they have a face claim?

What’s their style like? Clothes, hair, makeup?

How do they carry themselves? What’s their default expression?

Do they have any physical ailments or disabilities?

PERSONALITY

What’s their alignment?

Which one of the 16 Personality Types do they fit into?

What are their hobbies and interests? Do they have any particular “favorites” (food, books, and so on)?

What are they bad at?

What kind of things do they dislike/hate?

Do they have any vices/addictions/mental illnesses?

What are their goals and motivations?

What are their manners like? Any habits?

What are they most afraid of?

BACKGROUND

Where were they born? What was their childhood like?

What’s their family like?

What factions or organizations are they a part of? What ranks and titles do they hold?

How do they fit into their “story”?

Where do they currently live? What’s their place like?

How do they eventually die?

RELATIONSHIPS

Do they have any friends? Would they consider anyone to be their best friend?

What’s their friend group like? What role do they play in it?

What’s their love life like? (See also: ship question meme.) Do they have any kids?

Who do they look up to? Who do they trust?

Who do they hate? Do they have any enemies?

Do they have any pets?

Are they good with kids? Animals?

FUN FACTS

Which tropes do they fit? Which archetypes?

Do they play any instruments? Sports?

What are some items they always carry?

Do they collect anything?

What position do they sleep in?

Which emoji would they use the most?

What languages do they speak?

What’s their favorite expletive?

What’s their favorite candle scent?

What songs remind you of them?

Which animal would you say represents them?

What stereotypical high school clique would they fit into?

What would their favorite ride at an amusement park be?

Do they believe in aliens? Ghosts? Reincarnation or something else?

Do they follow any religions/gods? Do they celebrate holidays?

Which Deadly Sin do they most correspond to? Which Heavenly Virtue?

If you had to choose one tarot card to represent them, which would it be?

yanderepuck

Free To Use Character Sheet

General Information

Full name

Nickname

Age

Nationality

Religion

City of Birth

Current place of living

Job title

Employing company

Income

Birthday

Mother tongue

Relationships

Home owner

Likes

Dislikes

Background

Childhood

Teenage years

Adulthood

Role Involvement

First time mentioned

What is their role

How are they introduced

Relationships

Siblings

Spouse

Children

Grandparents

Grandchildren

Other important persons:

Relationships with other characters

[Character 1]

[Character 2]

[Character 3]

[Character 4]

[Character 5]

Pets

Physical Characteristics

Addictions

Bad habits

Eye color

Hair color

Skin color

Body type

Dialect

Drink often

Disabilities

Smoke often

Good habits

Height

Hobbies

Face shape

Weight

Eye sight

Clothing style

Health issues

Tattoos

Piercings

Talents

Mental Characteristics

Education

Fears

Life goals(next 5 years)

Life goals (next 25 years)

Self-perception

Self-confidence

Assumed external perception

Rational or emotional

How could you upset this character

Sleep habits

Eating habits

Emotional Characteristics

Emotional strengths

Emotional weaknesses

Introvert or extrovert

How do they cope with:

...Anger ...Unhappiness ...Rivalry ...New situations ...Trouble

Meaning of life

What would they change about themselves

What motivates them

What scares them

What makes them happy

Are they often bias

Give or take

Nice or rude

Pet peeves

Guilty pleasures

Combat

Peaceful or violent

Weapon of choice

Style of fighting

Images

captaingondor

OC Relationship Questions

Because what’s better than talking about your OCs? Talking about more than one of your OCs at the same time! Most of these are platonic or familial, but there’s a few romantic stuck in there. 1-25 are between all OCs, 26-50 are for picking an OC to ask about

What OC has the biggest family? How do they get along?

What OC has/is a mentor?

What OC has a huge group of friends?

What OC has a small, close group of friends?

What OC has, like, one friend?

What OC is the Mom Friend?

What OC really needs the Mom Friend around?

Which OCs are an old married couple (literally or figuratively)?

What is your favorite platonic relationship between your OCs?

What is your favorite familial relationship between your OCs?

What is your favorite romantic relationship between your OCs?

Which two OCs are the most different from each other?

Which OCs complement each other the best?

Which OCs get along the best with each other?

Whch OCs get along the worst with each other?

Which OCs don’t know each other, but would get along great if they did?

Which OCs don’t know each other, but would hate each other if they did?

Which OCs would make the worst couple?

What’s the strangest way two (or more) OCs have met?

Which non-related OCs have known each other the longest?

Which OCs knew each other the shortest time before becoming close friends?

Which OCs spend the most time together?

Which OCs have fought with each other the most?

Do any OCs have friends they haven’t met in person?

Do any OCs have imaginary friends?

Does OC have a hard or easy time making friends?

How did OC meet their best friend?

How did OC meet their worst enemy?

How did OC meet their significant other? If OC does not have a SO, do they want one?

How does OC get along with their parents?

Does OC have siblings? Do they get along if they do? Do they wish they had some if they don’t?

Does OC have or want kids?

Is OC/Would OC be a good parent?

What is something unusual OC has bonded with someone over?

What is the most important relationship in OC’s life?

How has OC been affected by their friendships?

How has OC been affected by their family relationships?

How has OC been affected by their romantic relationship(s) or lack thereof?

Who does OC consider they have learned their most important life lesson from?

Who motivates OC?

Who would OC do anything for?

Who would OC do anything to not have to deal with?

How does OC meet most people?

How long does it take OC to open up to people?

How much do OC’s friends know about their private life?

How does OC act differently after they know someone better?

Who is OC’s favorite person?

Who is OC’s least favorite person?

Is there anyone OC used to be very close to, but no longer is?

What aspects of OC have, consciously or unconsciously, come from someone else?

thelioncourts

Do you have capri fic recs for us? :)

this is so late in being answered but, at the time, i hadn’t read a lot of new fic when this was asked. i feel like i have now though so! be prepared!!

Awakening in Arles by toewsyourheart

Damen and Laurent meet. Six years later, they meet again.

Rating: Mature; Word Count: 5953; Warning(s): None

Notes: Canon-Divergent

Keep Your Demons on a Leash by rainydayrambling

Laurent was in a rare mood, insomuch as it could be called a mood at all. He wanted to claw himself out of his skin, tear every scrap of fabric away from him, free himself from the confines of physical reality. Whatever mood that was, this was where he had found himself. Pinned beneath Damen on the bed in his chambers -- a familiar place to be -- still dressed in his shirt and pants, though his jacket had been left somewhere on the other side of the room.

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Or: Laurent is Big Horny, and he really just wants a solid dicking down. But Damen, being Damen, takes the opportunity to draw things out as long as humanly possible -- and Laurent is very annoyed by this. In a sexy way.

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 6784; Warning(s): None

Notes: UM. so good, so Laurent and Damen. Capri-Canon-Verse.

A ghostly touch by anonymous

When Laurent moves into the cheap apartment that he has rented, he finds that wishes come true in the apartment or something else is living there with him. If he has never been able to speak his desires aloud, then it is good that someone can read his mind and fulfill the desires he never knew he had.

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 16181; Warning(s): Referenced Regent grossness, mildly dubious consent

Notes: ghost!Damen, mystery, ghost sex, even in ghost form damen is a service top, 10/10.

a diadem, cantarella, and a chestnut filly by slutzilla

a collection of events surrounding the wedding and birthday of auguste, son of aleron, king of vere.

Rating: Mature; Word Count: 27514; Warning(s): Very much Regent grossness

Notes: so i read this just last night and i was screaming (into my pillow). the scenes with the regent are pretty explicit, or, at least, they’re more than just a *fade to black*. that being said, damen and laurent’s first interaction as adults is everything. want to read again.

When the sun is on again by pulsivere

"I think," Damianos said softly, "that you have not been treated the way you deserve."

For the first time in his life, Laurent did not know what to say back.

Rating: Mature; Word Count: 43539 (for now!); Warning(s): PTSD, violence

Notes: i don’t normally rec WIPs but this one is just too wonderful not to. i’ve been following it since ch 1 and i am utterly intrigued. there’s a lot of political stuff going on here, like the books, only it’s a universe in which auguste lives (barely, but not because of damen) and laurent, young, is desperate to keep auguste alive and that means honing in on his analytical nature, adopting a cold-tone of indifference, and hoping people underestimate him, much like in canon. please give it a shot, it’s so good.

greek & godly by sweetricebuns

Though he'd never admit it, Laurent absolutely loves post-gym Damen.

(Damen is attractive. Very attractive. Laurent deals.)

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 2631; Warning(s): None

Notes: the AN is literally just like ‘sweaty damen deserves a blowjob’ and they are correct!! it’s a good body worship fic, let me tell you. and damen deserves worshiped.

The Time of the Living by Creberrime

Damen realized Arles would likely awaken some things in him. His mind barely drifted to that place anymore but he just knew those thoughts were still locked somewhere within himself.

He knew.

Damen visits Arles for the first time as a King and faces his own return to some unfriendly landscapes.

Rating: Mature; Word Count: 5768; Warning(s): PTSD

Notes: love exploring damen’s first return to arles. him leaving at the end of capri and thinking about how he’d never have to see this place again was so much; he knew he was returning to akielos or dying. he never thought he’d marry the prince of vere and joint-rule the kingdom. and with all that happened there, it’s a lot. it’s like how i also want to explore damen post-KR and in his father’s chambers and visiting his own chambers after his capture there and --

Just to Sit Outside Your Door by rainydayrambling

Damen is the leader of Akielos, a vigilante group set on bringing down mega-corporations that abuse the people of the city of Delpha. Laurent is the heir to DeVere Corp., one such corporation. When a personal assistant position is listed for Laurent, Akielos steps in to make sure Damen gets the job. But being Laurent's live-in assistant presents challenges Damen never anticipated, and through a series of shared stories, secret missions, and midnight plotting sessions, his feelings for the acerbic heir quickly begin to change.

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 57706; Warning(s): Implied/Reference Child Abuse, Implied/Referenced Rape, Violence

Notes: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it when these long fics just pop up and ruin your life in the best kind of way for at least a week. 10/10. damen is so bad at pretending to be anything but a leader.

give a little (get a lot) by liesmyth

“Are you going to apologise?”

Laurent jutted his chin out. “I will,” he said. “If you make me.”

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 3934; Warning(s): little bit of BDSM

Notes: canon-verse, good fucking sex. what more do we need?

we kiss and then by anonymous

“You must enjoy this immensely,” Laurent said, tone breathless but sharp as though to make up for momentary weakness. “Having me all to yourself, sightless and bound for your pleasure, it must be the only way you can get off—”

“Quiet,” Damen said, and Laurent’s throat clicked when he swallowed.

Damen makes a pretty good match for Laurent.

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 3626; Warning(s): Implied/Reference Child Abuse

Notes: modern au. some good good smut. like. good good. best scene is in ch 2. damen makes laurent talk and it’s like taking laurent’s greatest weapon and using it against him.

got no soul to sell by onekingdomonce

A favorite? Ancel didn’t know. Damianos was said to have healthy appetites and a wandering eye, not limiting himself with the lovers he took. Laurent, ever the optimist, saw this as a positive. The lack thereof wasn’t an obstacle; it was a position to be filled.

Or: Laurent sends himself as a slave to Akielos.

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 9084; Warning(s): Dub-Con, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Open Ending

Notes: who isn’t a slut for these AUs? it’s depressing and hot and so Much(TM). if the roles really had been switched like this, i don’t think either of them would have came out alive. so good.

Different by parttimehuman

When Laurent tells Damen to fuck him, Damen says no.

There's a fear inside Laurent that needs to be defeated first, slowly, with countless kisses and worshipping touches, with all the love Damen has to give.

The next time Laurent asks, he will pose the question differently, and Damen won't say no...

Rating: Explicit; Word Count: 17037; Warning(s): None

Notes: idk what to say. it’s incredibly good. like, it’s a character study done via smut.

fell in love with a war by uptillthree

His chest is still heaving, rising and falling as though he’s finished a footrace. The garden and the pet ring he’d weathered stoically, because both had looked so different in decor and atmosphere compared to the first time he’d been here, a court remade. He’d been given a throne instead of the floor at Laurent’s feet. Laurent had tucked a white flower behind his ear, playful and careless of propriety.

The whipping post had been the same.

Damen returns to Arles.

Rating: Teen; Word Count: 1160; Warning(s): PTSD

Notes: another ‘damen returning to arles.’ with damen’s lack of introspectiveness, i think he wouldn’t assume arles would have an impact on him upon return, not until he got there.

lestatslestits

bearly-dressed

Here’s a compiled image post for all the portraits I did for my “May-dens, May-trons, and May-triarchs” project for this month of May! \o/ I had a lotta fun with these.

If you like one in particular, and would like to reblog or like it separately, here are the links for the individual pieces: Liara T’Soni , Peebee , Samara , Aria T’Loak , Dr. Lexi T’Perro , Shiala

I love the Mass Effect series so much. ;-;

#asari #mass effect

bijannich

n’zoth: i will consume the very essence of your being

otis: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

n’zoth: you know what-

i didn’t put too much effort into this but i still apologize for it

corsolanite

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