Hello Folks, for those who are wondering: I'm retiring from Tumblr
As said above, I am archiving both this and @autumna-potentia because I simply cannot write these characters in this enviroment anymore.
This has nothing to do with one specific person or one specific happening, it's just that the enviroment I curated for myself doesn't quite fit for my taste anymore. It might also be the fact that I am very picky with my own things, I am not trying to sound as if I am better than anyone here.
Every single one of the folks I followed are wonderful, I do not mean to say that they are not - and apologies for those who I have followed and talked with recently before making this post - it's just that my style of storytelling and writing doesn't mix well with others. No fault on anyone, except for my inability to adapt.
I'll be taking these characters and revamping and reusing their concepts for my own creative writing projects.
Again, I wish to apologise to those that I have just started doing things with or have never replied to. My discord will be shared upon request.
Take care. And may the hammer of creativity allow you to break through as many writer's blocks as possible.
This goes for anything about your blog by the way. Not just writing, but icons, graphics, anything having to do with your blog. Even if you're not transparent about it and think that the AI is 'so good nobody will notice', people will find out, we always do.
This is a creative hobby. Most rational people will understand that not everyone can have fancy graphics & icons, but that doesn't mean you have a machine pull from 100,000+ stolen & scraped pieces of art & other images from multiple unknowing creatives to cobble something together to supposedly make your blog look 'nicer'.
Either make your own icons / graphics, and/or commission someone to make them for you. There's also plenty of free templates for you to check out that take less effort to find than feeding a prompt that's currently responsible for making life harder for creatives such as us. End of.
// Just a PSA. I've been using Kit.boga's Seraph.Secure for the last couple weeks. and on the Christmas Tree meme link- where it takes you to the tree you can decorate for friends- and Seraph gives you alerts when potential scammers are trying to get a hold of your computer.
I've been fine for 2 weeks, but the only time thus far I've got an alert from Seraph (it pops up in the corner, it makes a noise and it emails me.) and told me to get off the site because it can be potential fraud? Not sure if it is or not... Nonetheless, please be careful if you do choose to use the "Decorate my Christmas Tree" site.
Also, 10/10 would recommend Kit's program. Info video on the said program: [link] Kit works with authorities to shut down call centres, recover stolen accounts, and give people sources to get their lives back. Seraph.Secure is only $2/mo with a 2 week free trial. It will alert you if scammers are on your computer and or stops scams before they start.
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*I had a friend reach out and tell me that their anti-virus blocked the site when they tried to access it.
SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND OR DO NOT USE THE DECORATE MY TREE SITE!!!!
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I would advise that you change your password for your email and make your you have 2-factor authenticator turned on! I have also been advised since i personally didn't make a tree, that you can't delete your account after signing up to make a said tree. That you have to be sent a code to delete the account- which, never comes. That is very suspicious.
an update: decomytree is a plagarized app based on the korean app colormytree. there's a thread about it on twitter here. the initial app was created by the studio santafive_s2 and was recently translated into english at colormytree in order for an international audience to better navigate. if you want to participate in the christmas tree trend, you can still do so using the colormytree.me website.
Till further notice, this blog is going to kinda hang at the edge of the earth while @autumna-potentia is going to be more active, so hope I'll see y'all there. Assume that anything sent/liked from this blog is for that one unless specified
Till further notice, this blog is going to kinda hang at the edge of the earth while @autumna-potentia is going to be more active, so hope I'll see y'all there. Assume that anything sent/liked from this blog is for that one unless specified
Till further notice, this blog is going to kinda hang at the edge of the earth while @autumna-potentia is going to be more active, so hope I'll see y'all there. Assume that anything sent/liked from this blog is for that one unless specified
Here is a little ask game for WorldBuilding in your WIP to pad out one country or all of them! Use it for yourself or ask a friend and spread some love. Focus on a particular section and have fun!
Geography
What does your world look like? What's the biome? Are there different ones?
Are there any oceans? If so, are they accessible? Are they a reliable source of travel and food?
Are there any rivers in your world? Any lakes? What's the longest river? Deepest lake?
Is there a safe supply of drinking water? If not, why not?
Are there mountains in your world? What's the highest one?
What is the weather like? How does this effect life?
What animals inhabit the world? What animals are indigenous or considered exotic?
What are some natural features your world is famous for? Is your world considered beautiful?
How many countries in your world?
How are countries divided? By natural lines or by agreements?
Population
What's the population like? Is it large or sparse?
Is there any factors in population density? Do more people live in a certain area more than elsewhere? Why is that?
Are there different peoples living in your world? If so, how do they get on?
How important is nationality? Are foreigners tolerated? Or are they unwelcome?
What countries get on? What countries hate one another?
Are there any important cities? Why are they important?
What's the architecture like? Are there any outside influences?
What's a typical building material? What's considered an expensive feature to include?
What is infrastructure like? Are roads and railways in good condition?
Is there public transport? Is it reliable?
Government
What system of government does your world adhere to? Is it popular?
Where is the seat of government?
Are there different governmental agencies?
Are there political parties? If so, what are their goals?
How much control does the government have over the average person?
Can your people vote? If not, why not? If so, who has/hasn't the right to?
Are there any parties or organisations that oppose the government?
How does the government crack down on sedition?
Are people allowed to criticise the government? If so, how? If not, how do they get around it?
How are laws made? Who makes them?
Is there any odd laws in your world?
What are some punishments to crime? Are they considered fair?
What crimes are unfathomable for the people?
Who handles justice? Is justice obtainable for all?
Are there any police? What's their reputation?
What role does the military play in your world?
Who controls the army? Head of state or government as a whole?
Is it considered a good career path?
Who can join the army? Are there any restrictions?
What is your world's stance on war? Are there any neutral parties? Or particularly warlike ones?
Commerce and Trade
How is trade done?
Is currency universal or dictated by region?
How is your economy going? What effects it?
What trade is your world known for?
What are some exports? What must your world import?
Are any goods considered luxurious?
What services are available in your world? What services are niche?
What sort of work is common? Is work readily available?
Who is expected to work?
Are workers treated fairly or unfairly?
Are there any ways workers are protected? If not, what are some consequences?
Is your world more reliant on technology or on labour?
Is agriculture possible in your world? If so what can your people grow?
How big is industry? What goods can your people make?
What resources can your country exploit?
What are some barriers to trade and commerce?
Is your nation known for quality? Or Quantity?
Who does your country trade with most often? Who do they boycott?
Are there any major ports in your country?
Are there any banned goods? If so, is there a black market for their purchase?
Society
How society expect one to behave in public? Are there different expectations for different people/genders/ranks?
Is there a social order? Can one move up the ranks?
Is there any considerations made on account of rank, gender, age or position?
What is considered a social faux pas?
Are there any gestures or actions that are considered rude or socially unforgivable?
What would utterly shock somebody to see somebody do?
What are some opinions that are normal for your world but can be considered subversive in real life?
How can one rise up the status ladder? Is there much trouble to do so?
What denotes a person's place in society?
How is life different in cities compared to life in the countryside?
Daily life
Where would someone go to buy their weekly shop? Is food easy to come by?
What would be the daily routine of the wealthy? The common man?
How is hygiene handled in your world? Where does one go to spruce up?
What would be some day to day tasks one might face?
What is the favoured means of travel?
Are there any problems in your world that could effect a daily routine? Potholes? Gigantic spiders? Acid rain?
What ammenties would an average person expect to have access to?
Where would one go if they are injured or ill? What's healthcare like?
Do people feel safe where they live? Are there any places somebody might face danger?
How do people communicate? Is it difficult? Why?
What do people do for fun? What's considered normal fun versus hedonistic?
What pastimes are common? What kind aren't?
Is education valued?
Is there access to education? If so, for who?
Are the population educated? If so to what extent?
Family Life
What is the typical family set up?
Is extended family important?
Who can be considered family? Who can't be?
Is marriage considered a duty? Or is it more of a personal choice?
Is divorce possible?
Can people adopt children?
What happens to orphaned children?
Are children important? If not, why not? If so, why?
What are some typical toys children play with?
What are some games children play with one another?
How is in charge of household chores?
Is there a hierarchy in families?
Are children expected to take on certain roles?
What is the living situation like between the different ranks? Are the roles different?
What's considered the proper way to raise a child?
Culture and Languages
Are there multiple cultures in your world? How do they differ? Do they mesh well together?
How are cultures similar? How are they different?
Are there any traditions in your world? How important is tradition?
What are some rituals your culture undertakes?
Are there any special days? Events?
What are some traditional values in your world? Does it effect daily life?
Are there traditional clothes for your world? Are they something somebody wears on a daily basis or just on occasion?
Are there any rules around what people can wear?
What would be considered formal dress? Casual dress?
What would happen if somebody wore the wrong clothes to an event?
What languages are spoken in your world? If so, how do they sound?
Are there any dialects? If so, how do they sound?
Are most people monolingual? Or bilingual? Or multilingual?
Are there any languages that are closely related?
What is considered a universal language?
Religion
Is religion a thing in your world?
Is religion a staple of life or just a small part?
Does religion affect politics, personal lives and affiliations?
Is your world sectarian? Or ruled by religion?
What are some influences religion has on daily life?
What sort of religion is it? Monotheistic? Polytheistic?
What are some myths your people believe in?
What common rituals does one undertake on a day to day basis?
How does one please a deity?
Where do your people pray? How do they?
What symbols would denote a follower of a certain belief system to a stranger?
What places or objects are considered sacred?
Are there religious orders? If so, who can join?
Is there tolerance or violence over religion? If so, between which faiths?
Food and Drink
What are some traditional dishes in your world?
What would be a basic diet for the common man?
What's considered a delicacy?
Is there a societal difference in diet? What are the factors that effect diet between classes?
Is there any influence from other cuisines? If not, why not? If so, to what extent?
What would a typical breakfast contain?
What would lunch be?
What would be a typical dinner?
What meals are served during the day?
What's considered a comfort food or drink?
Are there any restrictions on who can eat what or when?
Are there any banned foods?
What stance does your world take on alcohol? Is it legal? Can anybody consume it?
Are there any dining customs? Are traditions?
Is there a difference in formal meals or casual meals? If so, what's involved?
Are there any gestures or actions unacceptable at the dinner table?
How are guests treated at meals? If they are given deference, how so?
Are there certain rules about how one can prepare food?
Are there any restrictions on eating with certain people?
How is food generally prepared by?
History
Who are some notable figures from history?
Who founded the country?
Is history looked back on with fondness? Or do your people rather forget?
Are there any heroes in history? Any villains?
What are some highpoints in the history of your land?
What are some points of history nobody likes to speak about?
Does history effect your land, people, culture, language in the present? If so in what ways?
What historic monuments are still around in the present day? What has been lost?
How do people learn about history? Do they learn the truth? Or just an abridged version?
What's a historical event that is important to the story?
Hello one, hello all to yet again another blog! Because I can never stick to just one idea.
First and foremost:
I HAVE A RULES PAGE. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE INTERACTING
I'll keep this short and sweet: if you want a story about self-discovery and recovery, this blog of a witch with DID is for you!
I've got Start Memes, Spicy HC Memes and a general Ask Meme tags, if you want to check those out.
If you wish to filter any heavier/philosophical discussion that is not a trigger of yours, feel free to blacklist the following tag: Lighter Than A Feather: Have Some Tea
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The Rift is a phenomenon born from the residual medium of the multiverse, which extends beyond the three dimensions.
The space not taken by matter or 'dark matter' - sometimes known as 'void' depending on what plane of existance you are in - is taken up by The Rift. This extends from the gargantuan gap of a world being deleted from existance by a massive force to the miniscule space between atoms.
Due to the sub-nanoscopic size and tendency to avoid materials of any kind, the presence of the Rift is often not impactful enough to make any sort of alteration to the enviroment or creatures around it
While an outside creature could observe a 'gap' in the Rift between an exclosed box and the outside world there would be no gap in the Rift as it acts as one continuous space expanding multiple realms. The Bohemian's ability to 'teleport' is a result of this property of the Rift as they are able to bypass an obstacle by entering the Rift on one side and exiting on the other.
When a Bohemian opens a portal, also known as a "Fissure", they create a blank in the material plane and shift energy pattern to allow the Rift to fill that blank.
The shift in energy pattern where a portal to the Rift is open has to happen in all forms of energy, from thermal to magical. It is harder to create a Fissure in enviroments with strong a magical energy pattern due to the fact that the Rift does not mix its own energy pattern - much like water and burning hot oil do not mix - resulting in the Bohemian having to manipulate the magic field much more than the other forms of energy.
Blackwood is also able to place 'anchor' points that allow him to exit the Rift faster due to his Will acting as a thread that skips the space between the entrance and exit by "folding" the layers of the Rift.
The layers of the Rift are not the same as the layers of a stack of papers - rather they are planes of existence with a different number of dimensions intersecting and passing through one another. This intersection causes impossible "jumps" between locations in the Rift.
A person that does not know how to traverse these intersections will find themselves locked in a singular area of an Infinite polyhedra. A person that can traverse dimensions but not these interesections will still be locked in a specific area, it will just be more of a mindfuck than it already is.
A person that can traverse these intersections will be able to explore the Rift properly, but proper orientation will still be a high task due to the sheer number of points of convergence between dimensions. Only somebody that has properly attuned their senses to the Rift, without having their higher brain functions from the overload of information, would be able to properly travel through the Rift.
Traversing these intersections is a skill to be learned rather than a specific supernatural power. There is a dissonance between the planes of existence that may be passed through, but with the constant movement of the Rift and its shifting layers, they are hard to pinpoint.
First time I actually had to come up with what Blackwood values in general - since he doesn't have a specific set of things he's looking for in a person. He has a different reason he's loved each one of his previous partners
