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Henlo, I figured I should make an introduction post of one kind or another. :O
I'm here for brainrot hours when it pertains to FFXIV, FFXV, and my OCs for the most part. I'll post art, I'll post gposes and glamours, screenshots, my housing builds, and certainly I'll be posting my OCs. Also my Quicksilver Dancers brainrot, apparently. But yes, I ship my Primam with Prompto from FFXV because they make me soft and warm.
I go by she / he / they pronouns as I'm genderfluid, and I identify as panromantic / demisexual... though honestly, I have been wondering if I'm simply demi in both departments. I'm half Filipino, half Irish living in America. I'm a childhood cancer survivor, I had leukemia Type ALL, and I'll always be open to answering questions about my experience for those who are curious for whatever reasons they may have.
Despite what my blog description might say, I'll only scream a little if you touch / interact with me. Though I'm doing my best to be more part of the community and make friends. Just know that if you get an ask / like / reblog / reply from @paintedscales, I'm just doing my best. TT u TT
I also help admin the @starlightinitiative alongside my partner and our wonderful mods! Our goal there is to spread cheer and merriment for the season of Starlight Celebration, handing out gifts that can be crafted, gathered, or farmed up! Hopefully our efforts flourish, and we'll extend what we gift out to people into art, writing, and a myriad of other creative things!
Commissions ->
Come check out my Ko-Fi for what kinds of commissions I offer!
Tags of potential interest ->
My Art || My Writing || Housing || My Screenshots || My Gifs
OC x Canon Week 2025 || Daily Writing Challenge May 2025
FFXV: Reimagined
A passion project to rewrite the events of FFXV.
the bleeding heart, as the name itself entails, is a flower that represents an outpouring of emotion and affection. it is a flower that encapsulates the ability to love fully at the risk of getting your heart broken. it is a flower that represents a love that is unconditional, and a passion that runs deep. the droplets that hang from the opening of a bleeding heart have also come to have their own meanings, often symbolizing tears being shed for lost love, rejection, or feelings going unrequited. the bleeding heart is the acceptance of love knowing full well that pain may be a part of it.
the hibiscus is a tropical flower that is often one that also represents femininity. i personally chose this hibiscus coloration for vesper to combine pink and yellow hibiscus colors. pink hibiscus are a sign of all kinds of love, though platonic love is one of the stronger ones of the pink hibiscus. then there's the yellow hibiscus, which is, like most yellow flowers, associated with happiness, sunshine, and good luck. in the victorian era, the hibiscus was often associated with delicate beauty when received from a gifter.
Hello, everyone! We hope you've been doing well and are staying safe during these horrid heatwaves.
We'd like to announce that sign-ups for the Gifts of Eos second year creative fan exchange will be opening on August 1st! The itinerary for this small fan event this year looks as such:
Sign up period: August 1st - September 30th; sign-ups close at 00:00 Central time on October 1st.
Pairing Period: October 1st - October 7th (could be done earlier than this time frame!)
Creative Period: October 8th - January 31st
Deadline: February 1st
Grace: Til February 15th
You'll note that we've extended the duration for the sign-up and creative periods this time around! It is our hope that this will allow people to feel like they have more time to sign up, and more freedom to make something for their recipient this year.
While our sign-ups are not yet live, we do have a countdown on our carrd's Sign Up tab that'll redirect anyone who's watching it as it ticks down to the form once it hits the countdown goal. :>
Updates to our rules and FAQ this year found below:
Rules Expansion
We have made an addition to our rules with this being one of them:
If you have received something, please take the time to show appreciation for the gift that was made for you. This is, as stated before, a free event, and everyone is volunteering their time and effort willingly to make something nice for someone else within the fandom. Please repay that effort in recognition of their gift to you by saying something nice in the form of a comment or nice tags pending on platform.
We, unfortunately, had a couple incidents where people worked hard on their submissions that seemed to receive no acknowledgment from the recipients they were for, and we would like participants to please not leave the person who did your gift hanging, or feeling like it was disliked. We can't control how you feel in the end, and it will always be unfortunate for everyone involved if the work is disliked, though we would like it if everyone at least extended the courtesy of acknowledging something was made for you.
FAQ Changes and Updates
We have expanded upon some of our FAQ answers for, hopefully, better clarity on our carrd:
What is allowed in the exchange?
[…]
We ask that all OC creators that enjoy seeing their OC or OC x canon ships to not feel shy about being resolute in asking for content of your creations born of love for the setting we've all had the joy of experiencing and creating for. This exchange is about spreading joy and hopefully receiving joy in return. That includes your OCs if you love them and having them in the world of FFXV.
This was added as an addendum to this segment because it felt like a lot of people were really shy about asking for any FFXV OC content. While we do recognize that, yes, this is a space where we want to celebrate our favorite canon characters, we also want OC creators who have their FFXV characters know that they are allowed to also celebrate their own creations. Please be kind to OCs; they were created out of love for their creators' experiences with FFXV to play in the world of Eos in their own way.
Is this event meant to be anonymous?
Nope. You don't have to be anonymous if you don't want to be. We do, in fact, encourage you to reach out to your gift recipient just to make sure you're on the same page as one another (and also to make sure that you have the right person). […]
If you want to keep your work and submission a surprise until you're done, or until the deadline, that's still fine. If this is the case, we're always open to having you contact us to be a middleman in contacting your recipient to keep them aware of any complications, or ask for any needed clarification so that you retain your anonymity.
Due to some miscommunication last year between participants, we had an instance where there was a mix up in who was receiving what, and a participant ended up being the recipient of two gifts. While we're not going to enforce reaching out if you want to keep your submission a surprise, we are always happy ourselves as the moderators of this event to act as messengers between two people to keep the anonymity aspect.
This extends to any participants wishing to drop out for any reason at all; if you do not want your recipient to know who you were, but still want to communicate that you're dropping out for us to find a pinch hitter, we will keep you anonymous to your recipient so that your privacy is ensured.
What is the minimum word count for written entries?
1,000 words is the very bare minimum of what we'll be comfortable accepting as a finished ficlet. With the increase of time for 2026's Gifts of Eos, we hope this will be more than enough time to write something that meets that, or surpasses that.
This word count will not apply to things such as lyrics or poems, which generally tend to hover around an average of ~150 - ~170 words. Same consideration for haikus as they are meant to follow a 5/7/5 format and could not reach that if it is one on its own. That said, we do recommend maybe writing multiples of said forms of writing instead of settling on one or two given how small a word count they usually average at.
We've gone ahead and bumped up what we'll allow as the bare minimum of word count for a finished ficlet for the event is, as well as are encouraging people that are more inclined for poetry or song lyrics to do more than just one or two pieces for the event.
With all of that out of the way, please don't hesitate to ask any questions about the event, or if further clarification is ever needed on anything regarding the event! We're only two people, and last year proved that there were still a lot of things that we didn't think to ask, or consider until someone who was participating decided to point it out and ask! We always appreciate it, and if it makes things easier for everyone in the end, then it's for the best! :>
We look forward to seeing you for Gifts of Eos 2026!
Hello, everyone! We hope you've been doing well and are staying safe during these horrid heatwaves.
We'd like to announce that sign-ups for the Gifts of Eos second year creative fan exchange will be opening on August 1st! The itinerary for this small fan event this year looks as such:
Sign up period: August 1st - September 30th; sign-ups close at 00:00 Central time on October 1st.
Pairing Period: October 1st - October 7th (could be done earlier than this time frame!)
Creative Period: October 8th - January 31st
Deadline: February 1st
Grace: Til February 15th
You'll note that we've extended the duration for the sign-up and creative periods this time around! It is our hope that this will allow people to feel like they have more time to sign up, and more freedom to make something for their recipient this year.
While our sign-ups are not yet live, we do have a countdown on our carrd's Sign Up tab that'll redirect anyone who's watching it as it ticks down to the form once it hits the countdown goal. :>
Updates to our rules and FAQ this year found below:
Rules Expansion
We have made an addition to our rules with this being one of them:
If you have received something, please take the time to show appreciation for the gift that was made for you. This is, as stated before, a free event, and everyone is volunteering their time and effort willingly to make something nice for someone else within the fandom. Please repay that effort in recognition of their gift to you by saying something nice in the form of a comment or nice tags pending on platform.
We, unfortunately, had a couple incidents where people worked hard on their submissions that seemed to receive no acknowledgment from the recipients they were for, and we would like participants to please not leave the person who did your gift hanging, or feeling like it was disliked. We can't control how you feel in the end, and it will always be unfortunate for everyone involved if the work is disliked, though we would like it if everyone at least extended the courtesy of acknowledging something was made for you.
FAQ Changes and Updates
We have expanded upon some of our FAQ answers for, hopefully, better clarity on our carrd:
What is allowed in the exchange?
[…]
We ask that all OC creators that enjoy seeing their OC or OC x canon ships to not feel shy about being resolute in asking for content of your creations born of love for the setting we've all had the joy of experiencing and creating for. This exchange is about spreading joy and hopefully receiving joy in return. That includes your OCs if you love them and having them in the world of FFXV.
This was added as an addendum to this segment because it felt like a lot of people were really shy about asking for any FFXV OC content. While we do recognize that, yes, this is a space where we want to celebrate our favorite canon characters, we also want OC creators who have their FFXV characters know that they are allowed to also celebrate their own creations. Please be kind to OCs; they were created out of love for their creators' experiences with FFXV to play in the world of Eos in their own way.
Is this event meant to be anonymous?
Nope. You don't have to be anonymous if you don't want to be. We do, in fact, encourage you to reach out to your gift recipient just to make sure you're on the same page as one another (and also to make sure that you have the right person). […]
If you want to keep your work and submission a surprise until you're done, or until the deadline, that's still fine. If this is the case, we're always open to having you contact us to be a middleman in contacting your recipient to keep them aware of any complications, or ask for any needed clarification so that you retain your anonymity.
Due to some miscommunication last year between participants, we had an instance where there was a mix up in who was receiving what, and a participant ended up being the recipient of two gifts. While we're not going to enforce reaching out if you want to keep your submission a surprise, we are always happy ourselves as the moderators of this event to act as messengers between two people to keep the anonymity aspect.
This extends to any participants wishing to drop out for any reason at all; if you do not want your recipient to know who you were, but still want to communicate that you're dropping out for us to find a pinch hitter, we will keep you anonymous to your recipient so that your privacy is ensured.
What is the minimum word count for written entries?
1,000 words is the very bare minimum of what we'll be comfortable accepting as a finished ficlet. With the increase of time for 2026's Gifts of Eos, we hope this will be more than enough time to write something that meets that, or surpasses that.
This word count will not apply to things such as lyrics or poems, which generally tend to hover around an average of ~150 - ~170 words. Same consideration for haikus as they are meant to follow a 5/7/5 format and could not reach that if it is one on its own. That said, we do recommend maybe writing multiples of said forms of writing instead of settling on one or two given how small a word count they usually average at.
We've gone ahead and bumped up what we'll allow as the bare minimum of word count for a finished ficlet for the event is, as well as are encouraging people that are more inclined for poetry or song lyrics to do more than just one or two pieces for the event.
With all of that out of the way, please don't hesitate to ask any questions about the event, or if further clarification is ever needed on anything regarding the event! We're only two people, and last year proved that there were still a lot of things that we didn't think to ask, or consider until someone who was participating decided to point it out and ask! We always appreciate it, and if it makes things easier for everyone in the end, then it's for the best! :>
We look forward to seeing you for Gifts of Eos 2026!
So I just realized that my birthday is two weeks from today (28th). I have a FFXIV birthday prompt for those inclined:
Crossovers!
I do love a good crossover. That's a big chunk of what keeps me coming back to multifandom Dreamwidth RPGs. You get a big ol' Smash Bros-looking mixing pot of characters, and it's glorious. But I digress - let's make worlds collide! Maybe even spawn a rarepair or two, hehe. While I prefer crossover as in "different universes and their characters meeting", I'm not gonna be picky.
With this being a more difficult thing to gpose, even with crime tools, feel free to just write-up FFXIV crossover ideas that you think would be fun/cool/whatever. I intend for this to be very low-key and chill - and, of course, entirely optional! Even just a usual "happy birthday! 🥳" ask will be much appreciated. No time-limit, no pressure.
Just tag me by username in whatever posts you make - if you think I missed it, you can drop me a line directly. I can provide Drakyr's character files on request. Thank you for your time. 💙
For those who do want a bit more direction, here's a list of series I like under the readmore:
For ideas of series I do know and love: The Witcher 3, Star Wars (re: sequel trilogy, I love TFA only), Slayers, Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, Pokemon, Final Fantasy IX, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Fields of Mistria, Legend of Zelda (esp. OOT/MM and BOTW), LOTR, DBZ (inc. Battle of Gods movie), Project Hail Mary, KPop Demon Hunters, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Addams Family
I'm familiar enough Gundam, WH40K, Baldur's Gate 3, and DC/Marvel in general to appreciate them as options too.
I also like Loki and a few other characters from the MCU, though I've more or less fallen out of love with the MCU itself.
Gifts for my FFXV friends :> (+Prim)
@destinidestati @leafyartstuffs @savage-rhi
crawling out of my hole for just a little while to present these for my friends. the girls~ as i call them: my favorite xv oc girlies. ♥ i made them all little headshots along with prim, and i wreathed them in flowers i felt were appropriate of their love interests. shipping art of a different caliber.
flowers and meanings below the cut
primam wreathed in prompto ->
sunflower :: the sunflower, as the name entails, is a sunny flower with a lot of happiness, warmth, and joy tied to it for its floriology -- or flower language. sunflowers are flowers that are defined as always pointing toward the sun. this has made the sunflower also come to mean adoration, loyalty, devotion, and hope. it is also seen as an optimistic flower, as its aforementioned feature to always follow the sun has also come to represent finding light in even the darkest of times.
primrose (yellow) :: just like most yellow flowers, the yellow primrose is associated with happiness, warmth, and joy. however, the yellow primrose also is long lasting. it has been used to represent deep bonds between people, especially those who have been with you thick and thin, and prompto has built himself up as someone to be seen as worthy, putting others before himself, and being the best friend he can to everyone he cares about.
primrose (red) :: red is often a color associated with deep passion and love when it comes to flower language, and the red primrose is no exception to this. as an early spring bloom, the red primrose also represents young love, charm, and longing for someone. it conveys a message of "i cannot live without you", and when it comes to prompto, it feels like without everyone who stayed in his life, he would be lost. so for him, i do believe the red primrose is perfect for his love for those he wants to keep in his life.
tulip (yellow) :: in the victorian era, yellow tulips were said to mean 'there's sunshine in your smile'. again, it shares a lot of meaning with other yellow flowers as being bright, cheery, and happy. an older meaning of the yellow tulip veered more on the less-than-happy side as being associated with hopeless love or even jealousy. while i don't know prompto to get jealous, we definitely do have a hopeless romantic on our hands when it comes to him!
nasturtium (orange) :: the orange nasturtium is a creative flower, bringing forth positive and creative energy. in the victorian era, this was also considered more of a 'joke' to give to people in jesting nature, though they were kept to keep a fresh smell around the house regardless. other than that, nasturtiums' common symbolism also revolves around patriotism and being victorious in battle.
brunfelsia pauciflora :: also called the 'morning-noon-and-night', 'yesterday-today-and-tomorrow' or the 'kiss-me-quick' flower, the brunfelsia pauciflora has no real dedicated meaning to it (that i could find, and i did look). i kind of just chose it for its names and the sun and moon theme that i often heavily associate with primam and prompto. these flowers' name and epithets come from the fact that its flowers appear in a gradient array of color from purple to white, or vice versa, very often having blooms that also include this pastel purple upon the stems.
larkspur (white) :: as a general, the larkspur has come to symbolize an open heart, sincerity, strong bonds, dedication, and fun. the larkspur is a humorous flower that indicates the desire to laugh and bring a smile to the face. the white larkspur is associated with happiness and joy, much like yellow flowers, though also comes to represent new beginnings -- a fresh start. like other white flowers, it also does symbolize innocence, purity, and grace. the larkspur is also a protective flower, said to ward off evil spirits and was planted in gardens to keep homes safe.
spes wreathed in ignis ->
iris (purple) :: a noble and regal flower, the purple iris is given to represent wisdom, strength, and courage -- it is a flower of recognition for one's accomplishments and achievements. the iris is also a february birth flower (along with pansies, violets, and primrose to name a few!), making it very good for ignis to have with his february 7th birthday. :>
hydrangea (green) :: a fresh flower, the green hydrangea is associated with health and luck. the hydrangea -- in general -- is also a sincere flower, conveying many such emotions like gratitude, understanding, renewal, and abundance.
camellia (pink; winter's interlude) :: one of many different kinds of romantic flower in general, camellias are often given to those close in one's life, and depending on color, carries a different meaning. the pink camellia expresses longing and yearning. it is typically given as a gift to someone in a long-distance relationship, though could also be used to represent missing someone who has passed.
carnation (green) :: the green carnation, like many green flowers, represent health and good luck. these also represent resilience in achieving goals and an enduring fascination.
philippine jasmine (sampaguita; maiden of orleans) :: the symbolism of jasmine is adaptability at the forefront. while it may be used to convey purity and innocence, the jasmine flower also represents virtuousness, delicate romance, grace, passion, and sensuality. i also wanted to place the sampaguita as part of the small bouquet to represent ignis as 'divine hope'. because i feel like none must be more hopeful than ignis to navigate the darkness and learn to grow around his blindness to one day fight again at the king's side to bring back the light.
lavender :: a calming flower, the lavender is a flower that represents serenity, devotion, loyalty, protection, wisdom, unity, and grace. the lavender is an acknowledgment of love, and for ignis, though he may not voice it, he shows it, and he shows it thoroughly with how he cares for others.
vesper wreathed in nyx ->
protea :: the protea flower is a flower of resilience, courage, and represents the ability to overcome challenging conditions. because of its storied history and the fact that the protea takes its name from the greek god 'proteus' who is known to change his form at will, the protea flower also represents the ability to embrace change while also embracing one's individuality. with the snippets of story that leafy has also shared about vesper, i think it apt to also attribute the symbolism of transformation and hope into nyx as he's allowed a life with vesper past the events of kingsglaive.
lotus (blue) :: the blue egyptian lotus represents being strong of spirit, and is revered in egyptian religion and spirituality. in egyptian mythology, the blue lotus connects to the divine, and represents a transition from the afterlife to rebirth with its connection to the sun. given nyx's canon, i felt that the blue lotus was a good representative flower of having a taste of that afterlife and then having a shot at continuing his life at vesper's side (pending on the au that's happening ;))
lotus (purple) :: a mystic flower, the purple lotus -- like many other purple flowers -- is a flower that also represents royalty. though nyx is not of royal or noble birth, there is a noble drive to his actions that shows in his unshakable loyalty to those he swears himself to and the duty he feels he must uphold.
periwinkle (blue) :: as an evergreen flower, the periwinkle has come to mean an everlasting and enduring love -- eternal love. the periwinkle is good for symbolizing a love that is steadfast, loyal, and that nothing will come between the bond that you share. given leafy's very detailed documents on how she headcanons galahdan weddings, i felt that the periwinkle was a very apt flower to give to nyx that represents his enduring feelings for vesper.
periwinkle (purple) :: much like the blue periwinkle above, the purple periwinkle carries many of the same connotations and meanings. similar to the egyptian blue lotus, the purple periwinkle is another spiritual flower, chosen to further represent how strong of spirit that nyx has shown himself to be. it can also be a way of telling someone -- if given as a gift -- that you find them captivating and unique.
bluebell :: a quiet declaration of love and devotion, the bluebell is a romantic flower that has also come to symbolize introspection, personal growth, constancy, and resilience. as spring flowers that bloom shortly after winter, they are also a flower of hope and renewal -- "no matter how dark things get, light and beauty will always return" -- a fitting flower for a man who would give anything so that those he cares for get to see the light of a new day.
caelan wreathed in ardyn ->
black bat flower (tacca chantieri) :: this is actually a new one to me! so i'm not entirely sure of what the flower language for this is in its entirety, and it's possible that what i found could be wrong. when i looked into it, the majority of what i could find is that the black bat flower is said to represent the unknown, transformation, rebirth, courage, and protection. it is also representative of being able to find beauty in darkness. according some some other sources i found, it is said to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
dahlia (red) :: while red is a common color across many flowers to represent a deep and abiding love (and the red dahlia is no exception), the red dahlia represents strength, power, the ability to overcome, and great perseverance.
dahlia (white) :: this one may be an interesting one, but hear me out. within the context of rhi's 'immortal shield', ardyn is given a second chance at life -- to really make something of it. so i chose the white dahlia to represent rebirth (not so much purity, but we can also use that to represent the fact that aera is always there, watching over them both and wishing them nothing but happiness in life with one another).
dahlia (purple) :: while there are not many meanings associated with the purple dahlia in general, it was chosen as a royal color, as many purple flowers were used to represent royalty or nobility. a nod to ardyn's role as the true king before it was stripped away from him by somnus.
zinnia (red) :: to start, the zinnia symbolizes absent friends, which there are plenty to be had in rhi's 'immortal shield' as we go through the journey between ardyn and caelan, their relationship budding from acquaintances and then blossoming into a whirlwind of emotion. so the red zinnia was chosen, not necessarily for the love aspect (but it plays a role), but for the strong emotional bond aspect that develops, and that it also represents the steadfast beating of the heart.
zinnia (purple) :: again, purple flowers are often used to represent royalty -- this is true of the purple zinnia. however, the purple zinnia also represents spirituality, elegance, and a sense of pride (much which is to be found in the banter between them both, and the actions they take to avoid having the other come into harm's way).
zinnia (yellow) :: gold is a color that was touched upon in 'immortal shield' -- a striking color when observed in ardyn's eyes. because it was brought up as a defining feature several times that was lingered upon, i added the yellow zinnia. yellow flowers tend to convey feelings of happiness and joy, and while the yellow zinnia holds these meanings, it also holds the meaning of new beginnings and optimism. the yellow zinnia is also the zinnia indicative of daily remembrance.
sweet william dianthus :: the dianthus flower is called the 'flower of the gods', coming from the greek word 'dios' (god) and 'anthos' (flower). the dianthus flower has been treasured for centuries, and are one of the oldest cut flowers. there are an array of meanings associated with the dianthus flower, as it has such a rich history; these meanings range from admiration, passion, capriciousness, affection, love, gratitude, to even sadness and death. quite the flower for a man two millennia old!
flowers in this list that are toxic to pets and should not be given as gifts to people with pets in their household: hydrangea, dahlia, periwinkle, iris, jasmine, carnation, larkspur, morning-noon-and-night, dianthus, primrose, tulip
Gifts for my FFXV friends :> (+Prim)
@destinidestati @leafyartstuffs @savage-rhi
crawling out of my hole for just a little while to present these for my friends. the girls~ as i call them: my favorite xv oc girlies. ♥ i made them all little headshots along with prim, and i wreathed them in flowers i felt were appropriate of their love interests. shipping art of a different caliber.
flowers and meanings below the cut
primam wreathed in prompto ->
sunflower :: the sunflower, as the name entails, is a sunny flower with a lot of happiness, warmth, and joy tied to it for its floriology -- or flower language. sunflowers are flowers that are defined as always pointing toward the sun. this has made the sunflower also come to mean adoration, loyalty, devotion, and hope. it is also seen as an optimistic flower, as its aforementioned feature to always follow the sun has also come to represent finding light in even the darkest of times.
primrose (yellow) :: just like most yellow flowers, the yellow primrose is associated with happiness, warmth, and joy. however, the yellow primrose also is long lasting. it has been used to represent deep bonds between people, especially those who have been with you thick and thin, and prompto has built himself up as someone to be seen as worthy, putting others before himself, and being the best friend he can to everyone he cares about.
primrose (red) :: red is often a color associated with deep passion and love when it comes to flower language, and the red primrose is no exception to this. as an early spring bloom, the red primrose also represents young love, charm, and longing for someone. it conveys a message of "i cannot live without you", and when it comes to prompto, it feels like without everyone who stayed in his life, he would be lost. so for him, i do believe the red primrose is perfect for his love for those he wants to keep in his life.
tulip (yellow) :: in the victorian era, yellow tulips were said to mean 'there's sunshine in your smile'. again, it shares a lot of meaning with other yellow flowers as being bright, cheery, and happy. an older meaning of the yellow tulip veered more on the less-than-happy side as being associated with hopeless love or even jealousy. while i don't know prompto to get jealous, we definitely do have a hopeless romantic on our hands when it comes to him!
nasturtium (orange) :: the orange nasturtium is a creative flower, bringing forth positive and creative energy. in the victorian era, this was also considered more of a 'joke' to give to people in jesting nature, though they were kept to keep a fresh smell around the house regardless. other than that, nasturtiums' common symbolism also revolves around patriotism and being victorious in battle.
brunfelsia pauciflora :: also called the 'morning-noon-and-night', 'yesterday-today-and-tomorrow' or the 'kiss-me-quick' flower, the brunfelsia pauciflora has no real dedicated meaning to it (that i could find, and i did look). i kind of just chose it for its names and the sun and moon theme that i often heavily associate with primam and prompto. these flowers' name and epithets come from the fact that its flowers appear in a gradient array of color from purple to white, or vice versa, very often having blooms that also include this pastel purple upon the stems.
larkspur (white) :: as a general, the larkspur has come to symbolize an open heart, sincerity, strong bonds, dedication, and fun. the larkspur is a humorous flower that indicates the desire to laugh and bring a smile to the face. the white larkspur is associated with happiness and joy, much like yellow flowers, though also comes to represent new beginnings -- a fresh start. like other white flowers, it also does symbolize innocence, purity, and grace. the larkspur is also a protective flower, said to ward off evil spirits and was planted in gardens to keep homes safe.
spes wreathed in ignis ->
iris (purple) :: a noble and regal flower, the purple iris is given to represent wisdom, strength, and courage -- it is a flower of recognition for one's accomplishments and achievements. the iris is also a february birth flower (along with pansies, violets, and primrose to name a few!), making it very good for ignis to have with his february 7th birthday. :>
hydrangea (green) :: a fresh flower, the green hydrangea is associated with health and luck. the hydrangea -- in general -- is also a sincere flower, conveying many such emotions like gratitude, understanding, renewal, and abundance.
camellia (pink; winter's interlude) :: one of many different kinds of romantic flower in general, camellias are often given to those close in one's life, and depending on color, carries a different meaning. the pink camellia expresses longing and yearning. it is typically given as a gift to someone in a long-distance relationship, though could also be used to represent missing someone who has passed.
carnation (green) :: the green carnation, like many green flowers, represent health and good luck. these also represent resilience in achieving goals and an enduring fascination.
philippine jasmine (sampaguita; maiden of orleans) :: the symbolism of jasmine is adaptability at the forefront. while it may be used to convey purity and innocence, the jasmine flower also represents virtuousness, delicate romance, grace, passion, and sensuality. i also wanted to place the sampaguita as part of the small bouquet to represent ignis as 'divine hope'. because i feel like none must be more hopeful than ignis to navigate the darkness and learn to grow around his blindness to one day fight again at the king's side to bring back the light.
lavender :: a calming flower, the lavender is a flower that represents serenity, devotion, loyalty, protection, wisdom, unity, and grace. the lavender is an acknowledgment of love, and for ignis, though he may not voice it, he shows it, and he shows it thoroughly with how he cares for others.
vesper wreathed in nyx ->
protea :: the protea flower is a flower of resilience, courage, and represents the ability to overcome challenging conditions. because of its storied history and the fact that the protea takes its name from the greek god 'proteus' who is known to change his form at will, the protea flower also represents the ability to embrace change while also embracing one's individuality. with the snippets of story that leafy has also shared about vesper, i think it apt to also attribute the symbolism of transformation and hope into nyx as he's allowed a life with vesper past the events of kingsglaive.
lotus (blue) :: the blue egyptian lotus represents being strong of spirit, and is revered in egyptian religion and spirituality. in egyptian mythology, the blue lotus connects to the divine, and represents a transition from the afterlife to rebirth with its connection to the sun. given nyx's canon, i felt that the blue lotus was a good representative flower of having a taste of that afterlife and then having a shot at continuing his life at vesper's side (pending on the au that's happening ;))
lotus (purple) :: a mystic flower, the purple lotus -- like many other purple flowers -- is a flower that also represents royalty. though nyx is not of royal or noble birth, there is a noble drive to his actions that shows in his unshakable loyalty to those he swears himself to and the duty he feels he must uphold.
periwinkle (blue) :: as an evergreen flower, the periwinkle has come to mean an everlasting and enduring love -- eternal love. the periwinkle is good for symbolizing a love that is steadfast, loyal, and that nothing will come between the bond that you share. given leafy's very detailed documents on how she headcanons galahdan weddings, i felt that the periwinkle was a very apt flower to give to nyx that represents his enduring feelings for vesper.
periwinkle (purple) :: much like the blue periwinkle above, the purple periwinkle carries many of the same connotations and meanings. similar to the egyptian blue lotus, the purple periwinkle is another spiritual flower, chosen to further represent how strong of spirit that nyx has shown himself to be. it can also be a way of telling someone -- if given as a gift -- that you find them captivating and unique.
bluebell :: a quiet declaration of love and devotion, the bluebell is a romantic flower that has also come to symbolize introspection, personal growth, constancy, and resilience. as spring flowers that bloom shortly after winter, they are also a flower of hope and renewal -- "no matter how dark things get, light and beauty will always return" -- a fitting flower for a man who would give anything so that those he cares for get to see the light of a new day.
caelan wreathed in ardyn ->
black bat flower (tacca chantieri) :: this is actually a new one to me! so i'm not entirely sure of what the flower language for this is in its entirety, and it's possible that what i found could be wrong. when i looked into it, the majority of what i could find is that the black bat flower is said to represent the unknown, transformation, rebirth, courage, and protection. it is also representative of being able to find beauty in darkness. according some some other sources i found, it is said to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
dahlia (red) :: while red is a common color across many flowers to represent a deep and abiding love (and the red dahlia is no exception), the red dahlia represents strength, power, the ability to overcome, and great perseverance.
dahlia (white) :: this one may be an interesting one, but hear me out. within the context of rhi's 'immortal shield', ardyn is given a second chance at life -- to really make something of it. so i chose the white dahlia to represent rebirth (not so much purity, but we can also use that to represent the fact that aera is always there, watching over them both and wishing them nothing but happiness in life with one another).
dahlia (purple) :: while there are not many meanings associated with the purple dahlia in general, it was chosen as a royal color, as many purple flowers were used to represent royalty or nobility. a nod to ardyn's role as the true king before it was stripped away from him by somnus.
zinnia (red) :: to start, the zinnia symbolizes absent friends, which there are plenty to be had in rhi's 'immortal shield' as we go through the journey between ardyn and caelan, their relationship budding from acquaintances and then blossoming into a whirlwind of emotion. so the red zinnia was chosen, not necessarily for the love aspect (but it plays a role), but for the strong emotional bond aspect that develops, and that it also represents the steadfast beating of the heart.
zinnia (purple) :: again, purple flowers are often used to represent royalty -- this is true of the purple zinnia. however, the purple zinnia also represents spirituality, elegance, and a sense of pride (much which is to be found in the banter between them both, and the actions they take to avoid having the other come into harm's way).
zinnia (yellow) :: gold is a color that was touched upon in 'immortal shield' -- a striking color when observed in ardyn's eyes. because it was brought up as a defining feature several times that was lingered upon, i added the yellow zinnia. yellow flowers tend to convey feelings of happiness and joy, and while the yellow zinnia holds these meanings, it also holds the meaning of new beginnings and optimism. the yellow zinnia is also the zinnia indicative of daily remembrance.
sweet william dianthus :: the dianthus flower is called the 'flower of the gods', coming from the greek word 'dios' (god) and 'anthos' (flower). the dianthus flower has been treasured for centuries, and are one of the oldest cut flowers. there are an array of meanings associated with the dianthus flower, as it has such a rich history; these meanings range from admiration, passion, capriciousness, affection, love, gratitude, to even sadness and death. quite the flower for a man two millennia old!
flowers in this list that are toxic to pets and should not be given as gifts to people with pets in their household: hydrangea, dahlia, periwinkle, iris, jasmine, carnation, larkspur, morning-noon-and-night, dianthus, primrose, tulip
for verus (xv oc): Does your OC enjoy sunbathing or do they prefer to keep to the shade?
verus likes soaking up the sun if he's out at the beach. in relation to the heatwaves plaguing us right now, though, he would rather be inside with air conditioning. the sun is a deadly laser.
is your workspace, digital or not, organized (not neat, organized)?
digitally, it's immaculate. i have gotten into the wonderful habit of making sure i have folders for everything.
this also translates into how i save all art that is made for me or commissioned for / by me:
as for my physical space...
hah... i mean, it's not messy by choice. i just don't have a lot of space to do goddamn anything, and it, very often, gets on my nerves, if i'm being honest.
for primam: Did your OC bear witness to anyone’s full character arc?
not necessarily the full arc, but primam is there for a majority of lunafreya's major arc from the fall of insomnia onward. kind of a big deal for her to be at lunafreya's side as one half of the arms of the king in the timeline i've written where lunafreya lives. the only reason i say it's not the full arc is because...i kind of feel like lunafreya's arc drags on from the time she's twelve til a certain moment in her twenty-fourth year of being alive, and both primam and tandem only met her in the flesh at them being twenty, and her being twenty-four.
i mean, lyra. but she does it to herself, so like...the only person she can blame is the person in the mirror. this is what she gets for crying wolf one too many times.
figured i should post this here as well, but i do tend to take a month from socmed to kind of just get away from whatever scomed pressures there are that kind of weigh on my mental health. i took off a little bit earlier than usual on june 27th cos i can just feel that roiling disdain building.
i'll be gone for a month, maybe. i did mention on my main that i'm feeling more inclined to actually stay away from socmed for good with only sparse visits to mod things like the gifts of eos ffxv fan exchange, and the starlight initiative ffxv starlight celebration weekend of gift giving event.
so, again, if august 1st rolls around and i don't make an appearance back, it's because i decided it's just better for me and my mental health to cut socmed out of my life.
for vis (xv oc): What uncharitable takes would your OC have about you if they met you?
terrible at communication (but hey, let's not go throwing stones at glass houses, vis), dresses like i crawled out of a gutter, and could stand to take care of themselves better.
for tandem (xv oc):🌳 What is your OC’s favourite way to relax after a stressful day? Do they have a favourite book to curl up with? A hobby? Or do they have a nice bubble bath and have an early night to bed?
relax? this guy is bad at it.
a lot of his stress relief and 'relaxation' comes from when he's a bit older and can feel some kind of comfort in the occasional tryst with someone who he doesn't know that well, thus keeping it that way when the one-night stand is over.
