&& — of lionheart **

if there's [ one ] thing the gods love, it's t r a g e d y . with wings that ✧burn✧ and (boys) who fall. ( inspiration blog )

[luthienne]

…day after day: bright, wretched, endlessly fragile.

Rainer Maria Rilke, from The Poetry of Rilke; “Sonnets to Orpheus” (via luthienne)

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iral, osanos, tyros

( high house headcanons )

House Iral: All characters have gone through an embarrassing situation that they didn’t have the grace and agility to dodge. If your character had the chance to go back in time for one day to one single occurrence, what would it be and what would they change?

Emory has experienced a lot of embarrassment, but perhaps the worse instances of mortification happen when he looks like he doesn’t know what he’s doing. Because he tries so hard to be liked and seem capable, it’s especially shameful when something goes wrong. A particular time that sticks out to him is when he was a teenager, still working on his powers, and accidentally flooded a room when he tried showing off. Though this taught him not to show off and to know his limits, he would easily go back in time and resist using his powers at that time. If he hadn’t flooded the place, he would have avoided a lot of ridicule and doubt when it came to his abilities, as a lot of people heard and know the story.

House Tyros: If your character had the ability to make one of their preferences become the default mentality for all people, what would they choose to replicate? Would they want the world full of people fighting for equality, or would the character prefer the world to be full of independent people like themselves?

Emory has a lot of ideals when it comes to equality and the traditions of Silvers. As far as equality among Reds goes, though, he hasn’t put a lot of thought into it. However, he knows there’s a lot to change merely within Silvers. A lot of the structure is so inflexible and, in his opinion, crooked. If he could change everyone’s opinions on one specific tradition, it would be that of marriage. He thinks the society views the institution as far more important than it is, and thinks there should be more choice surrounding it. If everyone would think that way, people could marry whoever they wanted whenever they wanted, or skip the tradition all together. Emory knows this would alleviate a lot of pressure on a lot of people, making the society more inclusive as a whole.

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titanos, provos, osanos.

( high house headcanons )

House Titanos: There is always one event that could lead to a character’s complete downfall. What is something that could completely break your character to cause such a domino effect in their life?

Losing Orion is one of the only things that could truly ruin Emory. It doesn’t matter to him if Orion’s in his life romantically or not as long as he’s there, as long as he’s happy. If anything were to happen to his best friend, the man he loves, everything in his life would fall apart. 

House Provos: Some characters are active, while others are more prone to relaxing without a care. If your character was offered the ability to do all tasks without barely lifting a finger, would they agree to it, or would they struggle with the thought of losing their independence?

As it is, Emory has barely had to work a day in his life. Regardless, he’s spent a lot of time exerting himself in training; he tries hard to be the best he can be. With little independence in the first place, he wouldn’t be able to give up the rest even if it meant not having to physically exert himself. After all, his training his not only honed his powers, but helped to keep his mind sharp and also work through a lot of anxiety.

House Osanos: There are many conversations, situations, and individuals that come into a character’s life that have a tendency to be forgotten as the years pass by. What is one conversation, situation, or individual that consistently floods your character’s thoughts on a daily basis? Why do you think your character is attached to that conversation, situation, or individual so fiercely that they have an inability to forget it/them?

One of the first conversations Emory distinctly remembers is one he had with his mom when he was about five years old. At that time in his life, Emory did nothing but ask questions. Curious and ready to take on the world with his lionheart, he inquired a lot about why Silver Society was the way it was. He didn’t understand why a man couldn’t marry a man, why children were so important to have. “That’s just the way it is,” his mother explained haphazardly. Instead of giving him any real questions she just told him he had to adjust to it, and that’s all he knew: that he had to get used to it. This conversation plays in his head almost every day, because it was the first time he was told that being himself wasn’t good enough. This echoes in all of his insecurities.

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skonos and thany!

I’ve answered both of these, but thank you so much!! <3

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Laris

( high house headcanons )

House Laris: Sometimes people overreact without thinking it through. Has your character ever blown something out of proportion, then later regretted it? Or is your character someone who is calm and never acts up? Talk about particular experiences for either.

Though he typically doesn’t channel his anxiety into anger and is particularly good at holding himself back, Emory has found himself handling his emotions in the wrong way more than once. When he does explode, however, it’s usually at his parents...and that’s what he regrets the most. He knows his parents love him, he knows they try their best, so when their expectations become too much and he yells at them, he immediately regrets it. He’s done it more than once--interrupt their lectures and questions with a stream of profanities and things he doesn’t particularly mean--and an outsider might not blame him. Sometimes, his parents are a lot to handle. But this doesn’t mean he won’t blame himself. Ungrateful, he thinks, and impolite. After all of his training in proper etiquette and poise, he really should know not to blow up at people. Perhaps that’s just a side effect of bottling emotions up for so long.

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Thany, Arven, Lerolan

( high house headcanons )

House Thany: If your character existed in our world and had the chance to travel anywhere for one day, where would they choose to go? Would they go to see the lights of Paris, or explore the countryside of Iceland? Explain.

Emory loves to explore quiet places, and even in the most packed places in Silver Society he finds a nook or cranny to be alone in. Because of this, Emory would fit right in on the English countryside--in an isolated cottage next to a swimming cove, or even in a small town by the beach. 

House Lerolan: Your character has been offered the chance to remove one experience or person from their life; all memories and such ceasing to exist. Who or what do they choose to obliterate?

Emory has never felt so awful about himself than when he was using a girl to cover up his own sexuality and insecurities. He led her on, let her think that they could end up together, because pretending he could be with someone like her was the greatest comfort to him at the time. But now, looking back, Emory feels ashamed for being so cowardly that he would drag an innocent person into his own downfall. He never meant to break her heart. The selfishness still haunts him to this day, and if he could undo it he would. He’d find the courage to bear his own loneliness instead of tricking a girl into thinking he could love her.

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blonos, eagrie, gliacon

( high house headcanons )

House Gliacon: When it comes to conversation, there are some topics that completely freeze characters when it comes to having no desire to dive into that area. What topics does your character try to avoid in conversation? Why?

Unless he’s having a deep conversation with someone he trusts a lot, Emory tries to avoid any polarizing subject. The subject that causes him the most anxiety in a casual conversation is marriage, and the fact that he is twenty-eight and hasn’t gotten near the stage of settling down. Sexuality and romance are subjects that he’s usually quick to shut down, because he’s not open to discussing his feeling for men–especially one in particular. These subjects are ones he would only discuss with close friends, though even then it wouldn’t be easy for him. He knows what’s expected of him when it comes to marriage, and that scares him.

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calore, welle, arven

( high house headcanons )

House Calore: Burning down bridges is common nature in a society like Norta. Has your character ever had to burn a bridge with someone in their life? If not, what reasons would cause your character to do so?

Despite Emory’s agreeable nature (albeit sometimes forced), there has been one or two people he’s attempted to cut out of his life. He wouldn’t call it burning bridges, but he has had some friends whose ideals ended up being so disagreeable that Emory had to stop contact. He doesn’t have the best judge of character, which has resulted in a couple of his ‘friends’ turning out to be crooked. However, though he stopped talking to these people, he would never be disrespectful if he came across them again. Because it’s so difficult to avoid people in High House society, he’s been too scared to stand up against those he disagrees with, just in case it doesn’t go well. So, instead of speaking against them, he simply distances himself. It’s not so much burning bridges as it is building longer ones.

House Welle: A rose has several components that make it whole – the stem, petals, thorns, roots, and seeds. Which part would your character most relate to? Explain why this part most symbolizes your character. 

Though Emory would want to relate to the seeds, always starting anew, he is most like the roots of a rose. His sense of self, beliefs and morals run deep, though he doesn’t usually let them be seen. He’s a completely different person underneath than he is on the surface, just like a flower looks entirely dissimilar underground than it does above ground. Even when he presents beautiful petals on the surface, his true self is deeply rooted within him. Stable, immobile, and grounded--even when he’d rather be someone who’s accustomed to change.

House Arven: There is always a part of your character that they wish didn’t exist. What is one trait of theirs that they wish they could nullify? What is their reasoning for this, and how does the negative trait affect your character?

Emory is constantly picking himself apart, finding things he’d like to change, but if he could pick one it would be his fearful, anxious nature. Despite having a brave heart, despite his courageous instincts, his brain always rethinks his every move. He’s constantly overthinking, keeping himself grounded when he knows he should jump. This makes it hard for him to be his true self, and even though he’s trying harder than ever to combat it, he still finds his hands shaking and his voice cracking when he tries to speak his mind. If he could nullify this, if he could just be more outgoing and fearless, he’s sure he’d be a better person. Instead, though, these traits cause him to conform and blend into a society he doesn’t always agree with.

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blonos, eagrie, jacos & skonos :)

( high house headcanons )

House Blonos: If your character was given an opportunity to live forever, would your character do it? What if it was at the expense of their loved ones? Would this change their answer?

Because Emory tends to live for others, putting everyone’s needs before his own almost instinctively, he wouldn’t even consider living forever. He’s especially at risk of loneliness, and if he outlived all of his friends he really wouldn’t know what to do with himself. As far as he’s currently concerned, a life without Orion isn’t much of a life at all. It really wouldn’t take long for him to turn down the opportunity.

House Eagrie: Your character has been granted access to see their future. What do they see? Is this what they imagined? If not, would your character try to change the outcome?

Long hair sprawled across his chest, a feminine form melding into his side, and an extravagant bed much too large for the two of them: Emory sees his life being exactly what his parents had hoped for him. But that’s not what he had wanted. If he continues living like he has–with fear, tiptoeing around anything that might be difficult for him–a loveless marriage is exactly where he’ll find himself. And when he sees this future, Emory will wish he could say it’s not what he expected. He’ll try to change it, of course. In fact, he is trying to change it. If he follows through with his plans, maybe he’ll be a part of the upcoming Queenstrial. If he follows through with his plans, maybe he’ll be with the one he loves.

House Jacos: Words can be deadly if used at the right time. If your character had the opportunity to destroy another’s reputation, would your character take advantage of the opportunity or decide against it?

So far in his life, Emory has tried to assure that nothing he does is polarizing. He tries hard to be agreeable, even when his deeply rooted morals tell him otherwise. Now that he’s realized his fear of having little affect on others and society as a whole, he would definitely ruin someone’s reputation if it was for the greater good. Emory is not petty–he wouldn’t dare speak against someone just because he has a bit of a distaste. If it was for someone he loved or for society as a whole, however, he would like to think he’d be able to find his voice. He hopes he’s able to find his voice–even if it means being disagreeable to some.

House Skonos: Your character has the ability to heal the pain of others. Unfortunately, your character has come across someone that they do not personally agree with. Would this alter their morals when deciding to help this person?

Emory has lived in this world long enough to know that his opinions mean little. He’s spent his life following orders that he doesn’t necessarily agree with, and trying to fit into a structure that he wishes would change. Morals aside, Emory would probably try to heal everyone that came his way. He tries hard to separate his own beliefs and the way he acts, even though he’s realized that’s not the best way to live.

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ofsilverbloodrp:

     We were so overwhelmed by how many people wanted to have an ask meme that we decided to create one entirely from scratch! All applicants are welcome to reblog this onto their page and send prompts to everyone that desires to receive them! We ask that all applicants check the notes on this daily to make sure everyone is involved in this ask meme. Enjoy!

House Arven. There is always a part of your character that they wish didn’t exist. What is one trait of theirs that they wish they could nullify? What is their reasoning for this, and how does the negative trait affect your character?

House Blonos. If your character was given an opportunity to live forever, would your character do it? What if it was at the expense of their loved ones? Would this change their answer?

House Calore. Burning down bridges is common nature in a society like Norta. Has your character ever had to burn a bridge with someone in their life? If not, what reasons would cause your character to do so?

House Carros. What are some of your character’s strengths? Do they showcase these on a daily basis, or do they prefer to keep them to themselves until they come in handy?

House Eagrie. Your character has been granted access to see their future. What do they see? Is this what they imagined? If not, would your character try to change the outcome?

House Gliacon. When it comes to conversation, there are some topics that completely freeze characters when it comes to having no desire to dive into that area. What topics does your character try to avoid in conversation? Why?

House Greco. Strengths are what characters like to talk about, but what are some of your character’s weaknesses? How do these weaknesses affect your character in their daily life?

House Haven. Every character has aspects of themselves that they would prefer to keep in the shadows or hidden from others. Does your character have a few secrets hidden from the world? If so, what are they and why do they hide them?

House Iral. All characters have gone through an embarrassing situation that they didn’t have the grace and agility to dodge. If your character had the chance to go back in time for one day to one single occurrence, what would it be and what would they change?

House Jacos. Words can be deadly if used at the right time. If your character had the opportunity to destroy another’s reputation, would your character take advantage of the opportunity or decide against it?

House Laris. Sometimes people overreact without thinking it through. Has your character ever blown something out of proportion, then later regretted it? Or is your character someone who is calm and never acts up? Talk about particular experiences for either.

House Lerolan. Your character has been offered the chance to remove one experience or person from their life; all memories and such ceasing to exist. Who or what do they choose to obliterate?

House Macanthos. No one can keep their emotions hard as stone forever. What’s an experience your character had where they broke down emotionally? Were they alone, or was there someone there to comfort them?

House Marinos. It’s true that most characters have something that they wish they could say, but choose to keep it on the inside. If your character had the chance, for one day, to say anything they wanted without any consequences, what would they say and who would they first choose to talk to? Would they ask a burning question, or make a shocking revelation?

House Merandus. Your character has been given the power of mind reading to use for the next hour. Unfortunately, they can only use this ability on one person during this time. Who would your character choose and why?

House Nolle. Every character goes through plenty of storms in their life that shape them into the person they are today. What stage of the storm is your character at in their storyline? Are they just coming up on dark clouds? Are they currently residing in the midst of it? Or – Have they made it through to the other side?

House Nornus. No one likes being left out of the loop, where suddenly everything is unknown to them. How does your character react to situations where they are on the outside? Can they handle it, or do they stress over not being included?

House Osanos. There are many conversations, situations, and individuals that come into a character’s life that have a tendency to be forgotten as the years pass by. What is one conversation, situation, or individual that consistently floods your character’s thoughts on a daily basis? Why do you think your character is attached to that conversation, situation, or individual so fiercely that they have an inability to forget it/them?

House Provos. Some characters are active, while others are more prone to relaxing without a care. If your character was offered the ability to do all tasks without barely lifting a finger, would they agree to it, or would they struggle with the thought of losing their independence?

House Rhambos. There is always something about another character that draws yours in. What strength does your character attract to when it comes to their friends or partners? Why is this something that they look for?

House Samos. Money isn’t everything, but your character would be lying if they said gold wasn’t at least a little bit enticing. Your character has just been threatened to lose all of their wealth unless they do something that they are strongly against – do they agree to go through with it, regardless of their morals? Or refuse, even if that means giving up their comfort of life?

House Skonos. Your character has the ability to heal the pain of others. Unfortunately, your character has come across someone that they do not personally agree with. Would this alter their morals when deciding to help this person?

House Thany. If your character existed in our world and had the chance to travel anywhere for one day, where would they choose to go? Would they go to see the lights of Paris, or explore the countryside of Iceland? Explain.

House Titanos. There is always one event that could lead to a character’s complete downfall. What is something that could completely break your character to cause such a domino effect in their life?

House Tyros. If your character had the ability to make one of their preferences become the default mentality for all people, what would they choose to replicate? Would they want the world full of people fighting for equally, or would the character prefer the world to be full of independent people like themselves?

House Viper. Every character has an animal that they can compare to themselves. If you had to choose for your character, what animal would that be? Explain your reasoning behind this.

House Welle. A rose has several components that make it whole – the stem, petals, thorns, roots, and seeds. Which part would your character most relate to? Explain why this part most symbolizes your character. 

[queenentina-deactivated20180121]

my talents include avoiding difficult conversations and getting really sad over things i saw coming

[keran-amo-deactivated20160822]

Yes, I bottle things up. Yes, I let the things on my mind destroy me. Yes, it hurts. Yes, I push it away. Yes, it backfires, and it happens more frequently than I would like to admit. Yes, I do it again, and again, and again. But, what does it matter?

(via lotte-i-miss-you)

[virglns]

literally all I do is daydream about impossible scenarios 

[tvandfilm]

[wnq-writers]

I never learned how to love in small doses. I’ll give you my heart, my whole heart. And I’ll love you until I physically can’t anymore. And even then, I promise I will find a way.

Amanda Vegas  (via sweetcandirps)

[aestheticacadema]

Nothing more attractive than someone with passion for something, who looks at things positively and is always seeking to better themselves.

[w0uldyoubemine]

I am an incurable romantic. I believe in hope, dreams and decency, love tenderness and kindness. I believe in mankind.

Leonard Nimoy (via thorodinsoh)