I'm so relieved to finish this hair, I've been working on it for a lonnggggg time. It's still not perfect (uv/weights issues in image down below) but I need to move on to other things :).
Alice Hair
BGC
Custom thumbnails
All LODs
24 EA swatches
Hat compatible
Disallowed for random
Separate bow acc. for children & teens in hat category
First off, thank you all so much for continuing to support me through my absence. Life has been a roller-coaster these past months and I truly appreciate it! This project was actually a commission from a while back, so I'm happy to finally release it. I do intend on releasing another commission and my March CC project by the end of the year.
Magda Hair with Veil v1 & v2*
BGC
Custom thumbnails
All LODs
24 EA swatches
Not hat compatible
Disallowed for random
*There is some clipping with the veil in certain positions that I wasn't able to fix
Flowers have a long history of symbolism that you can incorporate into your writing to give subtext.
Symbolism varies between cultures and customs, and these particular examples come from Victorian Era Britain. You'll find examples of this symbolism in many well-known novels of the era!
i have a little collection of websites i tend to use for coming up with ideas, naming people or places, keeping clear visuals or logistics, writing basics about places i've never been to, and so on. i tend to do a lot of research, but sometimes you just need quick references, right? so i thought i'd share some of them!
Behind the Name; good for name meanings but also just random name ideas, regardless of meanings.
Fantasy Name Generator; this link goes to the town name generator, which i use most, but there are lots of silly/fun/good inspo generators on there!
Age Calculator; for remembering how old characters are in Y month in Z year. i use this constantly.
Height Comparison; i love this for the height visuals; does character A come up to character B's shoulder? are they a head taller? what does that look like, height-wise? the chart feature is great!
Child Development Guide; what can a (neurotypical, average) 5-year-old do at that age? this is a super handy quickguide for that, with the obviously huge caveat that children develop at different paces and this is not comprehensive or accurate for every child ever. i like it as a starting point, though!
Weather Spark; good for average temperatures and weather checking!
Green's Dictionary of Slang; good for looking up "would x say this?" or "what does this phrase mean in this context?" i love the timeline because it shows when the phrase was historically in use. this is english only, though; i dig a little harder for resources like this in other languages.
Weird question but... have you ever thought about lumine seeing venti in his form? 😳 I think it would be a little awkward 😂👁👁
Hi Anon! Not sure if you’re referring to Venti’s elemental spirit form, or his archon form, but I’ll write for both!!
Two Other Forms | Venti x Lumine HCs
Lumine isn’t aware of what Venti’s other forms look like until long after they proclaim their love. She doesn’t press him about it, as his appearance is a sensitive topic.
But one day, curiousity overcomes her, and she asks what he looked like before becoming a bard. What did archons wear? Was it the same as his statue?
He would chuckle nervously, whispering that he’ll show her when they’re alone for the evening. Although nothing about this was inappropriate, his teasing tone and warm breath against her ear sent goosebumps down her spine. She wasn’t sure what to expect, but her heart fluttered in anticipation.
Upon retiring for the night, Lumine would smile awkwardly, expectantly waiting for him to change his form.
“My, my, aren’t you eager? I pray you don’t find my form meager,” he would tease, trying to hide his insecurity. What if she thought it ridiculous?
“If it’s you, no form will ever disappoint me. Don’t worry,” she would reply, with a soft smile adorning her face, and only love shining in her eyes.
Taking a deep breath, a gentle breeze would envelop Venti, the Anemo swirling around his bard attire, changing it into articles of clothing he hadn’t worn in centuries. He had forgotten how skimpy he used to dress, and felt the sudden urge to change back immediately. He would look away shyly, face flushing red.
“Ta-da...”
Looking up, he’d see Lumine’s hands at her lips, a look of shock laced across her pretty face. It takes her a moment to regain her composure, a moment before she steps closer to him, making them only inches apart.
“Beautiful...”
Curiousity would get the better of her, and she would begin to lightly trace the edges of his porcelain white attire, the delicate gold accents. The sensation made him shiver, but he still felt too awkward to say anything.
He rarely identified himself as an archon unless he was desperately needed. Something about wearing this clothing felt... wrong. Almost as if he and Barbatos were different people, and that in this moment, Lumine was admiring Barbatos, not Venti. Still, he keeps these thoughts to himself.
However, with how distracted he was, he didn’t realize that Lumine had targeted his tattoos until he felt her soft fingertips run along their edges. He stifled a sharp breath in, causing her to pull her hand back quickly.
“I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to hurt you,” she would panic, holding her hands close to her heart in shame.
Venti would shake his head, taking her hands in his, guiding them along his tattoos to prove that he was safe. He carefully explains his feelings, no longer able to hold himself back.
Lumine listens pensively, her eyes never breaking away from the delicate curves and line work of each tattoo he lets her touch. When his speech is done, she holds both of his cheeks comfortingly, going onto her toes to give him a warm kiss on the forehead. Her lips linger for a long time, almost as if she was trying to channel her love through her touch.
“That kiss was for Venti, the one standing before me. Archon or bard, you are my special one.”
—————
Turning into an elemental sprite is much easier and less stressful for Venti- the old Venti loved this form dearly, and he hoped that Lumine would too.
Venti and Lumine would be talking while sitting in the hands of his beloved statue, exchanging light banter and song.
“I have a surprise!” he would say suddenly.
Without giving her time to think, Venti would shift from his humanoid form to the tiny sprite, zipping around her head playfully.
Even without a mouth, his eyes are expressive enough for Lumine to understand his feelings, and immediately she can tell he’s laughing from her surprised expression. It only takes her another moment to fully respond to the situation, a soft ring of laughter emanating from her lips.
She uses a finger to ‘boop’ him gently, the gesture already enough force to make his tiny body sway with her touch. He felt... squishy.
Lumine finds that his favorite place to be touched is the top of his head, where the tiny hair-like appendages sprouted from. He would lean into her touch eagerly when she stroked this area, wiggling playfully in approval.
If she kisses that area, he’ll start doing somersaults, making a pleased noise akin to a cat’s purr (ironic, huh?). He returns the gesture by rubbing his tiny head against her cheek, and she can feel the warmth of his elemental energy seep into her. Even in the tiniest form possible, Venti still uses the energy he has to give to his beloved.
In this form, Venti is highly portable and easy to travel with. He doesn’t use it often because it makes him feel more like a pet than Lumine’s partner, but he does it sometimes because it makes her smile. And hell, it’s fun to be able to sit in her pocket, or atop her head, looking up at the clouds above. Lumine must be careful though- leave him in one of these places for too long, and he runs the risk of falling asleep.
Once, he fell from her pocket in the middle of a skirmish with some hilichurls, and it took her and Paimon over an hour to find and rescue him. He’s so light in this form that he’ll drift away on the wind if unconscious.
*queue to a scene of Diluc watching Lumine and Paimon chasing after a tiny blue dot blowing away* >;)
Millions of words have been strung together on the subject of how to write an awesome book. A book is always going to be a tremendous undertaking that can feel more than a little complicated sometimes. But what if we could simplify the process to just twenty-five ingredients?
Here’s my post on The Top 25 Ways to Blow a Book. I decided that it wouldn’t be fair if I just the negatives.
(Note: keep in mind that this is just my opinion and this is not meant to offend anyone.)
1. Hook readers with a strong first chapter that doesn’t waste time.
2. Create a sympathetic and/or entertaining character.
3. Give the character a strong goal.
4. Obstruct the character’s goal with equally strong opposition.
5. Create a theme that arises from the character’s inner conflict.
6. Craft a strong plot with proper structure.
7. Do your research and get your facts straight.
8. Expunge unnecessary scenes, settings, and characters.
9. Balance action and character with properly structured scene/sequel pairings.
10. Write realistic, entertaining dialogue.
11. Maintain a consistent POV.
12. Create original and entertaining voices for narrating characters.
13. Tighten descriptions with more strong verbs and nouns and fewer modifiers.
14. Show more than you tell.
15. Dig deep for original ideas and turns of phrase.
16. Properly foreshadow your climax—without giving away any big reveals.
17. Build realistic and engaging settings.
18. Add only meaningful subplots.
19. When you build tension—always fulfill it.
20. Create a dynamic arc of growth for your character.
21. Add interesting minor characters who can power the plot forward.
22. Choose the right tone to enhance your plot and theme.
23. Rock readers with a climax that fulfills all their desires for the story.
24. Don’t tie off all the loose ends in your story’s ending.
25. Proofread, proofread, proofread.
Tell me your opinion: What do you think is the top ingredient in figuring out how to write an awesome book?
🎄Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays~!🎄
From the MLQC boys & MC
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I actually had Gavin, Kiro, Vic, and Luci’s line arts done since.. last year LOL. I just never finished coloring them cause it was well past Christmas so I thought there was no point ahah. Shaw was added in today c: The references I used only had 4 pics to use lol.
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