Howl so hard the spirits hear

IC blog for Shak'tul on Wyrmrest Accord / OOC ramblings

[makanidotdot]

looking at my twitter i was reminded i never posted this here

[the-meggo]

headcanon

that wasn’t special for the epilogue, the horde has family dinner together EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. 

sylvanas insists on cooking but she’s shit at it but no one can tell her that so they just have to suffer through her terrible food. 

look at that. LOOK at that. she served them bones? an empty platter of bones? someone free these racial leaders they’re starving

[vihyura]

we sure have come a long way with skyboxes huh

[danikaolson-blog]

People should reblog this if they are okay with receiving ask memes from people they’ve never rped with before. Mutual or not.

[shaktul]

My crappy doodlin’.

[tuyyyyu]

I…. can’t stop… drawing him…. Help me..

Some Bwonsamdi sketches I’ve done over the past days.  👀 💦

[arirna]

[turbovirginbonerlord]

OP forgot the best part

[mother-teresa-with-a-dick-deact]

did he try to stab her?

[daisenseiben]

No, he was trying to cut off his pinkie finger as an apology.

The running joke of the manga is that he used to be a high-ranking yakuza enforcer who’s having trouble adapting to civilian life. Hence her shocked face when she saw the decorations and the creepy way he sang “Happy Birthday”; it’s a traditional birthday celebration for your oyabun, not your wife.

[trilllizard666]

oh my god, i just realized, this means he sees her

AS THE BOSS IN THE RELATIONSHIP

[amalgamasreal]

He see’s her as his direct boss, but the group’s head is the Women’s Association Chairwoman:

[candy-crackpot]

THIS SERIES IS CALLED GOKUSHUFUDOU: THE WAY OF THE HOUSE HUSBAND AND IT’S THE MOST AWESOME THING EVER, YOU NEED TO READ IT

[secondtimearoundjoyabounds]

@shaktul

[spartanlocke]

The key to playing Horde is to simply pretend you aren’t playing Horde.

[arwyen-nyx]

This, and seeing the Pandaren kits surrounded by leaking blight barrels in Pandaria, are why I can never justify a Horde side Pandaren. I have tried multiple times. I can’t do it.

[spartanlocke]

For real. The only reason I made my Pandaren Horde was because I needed a Horde toon for BFA but also wanted a Pandaren monk, and cause I didn’t wanna level two toons at once so I just hit two birds with one stone.

I’m regretting that decision. 

[constantbearhugs-deactivated201]

*pans camera to pandaren child slaves of the alliance* slyvannas how could you

[spartanlocke]

If you’d like to provide actual evidence of what you’re talking about (since I’ve played WoW since MoP and never heard jack shit about “Pandaren child slaves”) I’d be quite interested to see it.

Nonetheless it won’t change the fact my point was specifically about the Horde’s hypocrisy and how ridiculous it is that Blizz made the Pandaren join them just so Horde players wouldn’t feel cheated. So, no, I’m not going to let you change the subject to “BUT TEH ALLIANCE IS WORSE!!!” even if you are speaking the truth (which I doubt it.) 

[constantbearhugs-deactivated201]

https://www.wowhead.com/quest=31778/unreliable-allies here you go buddy!

[arwyen-nyx]

PFFt they weren’t held against their will. The mere fact that you walk up to the volunteers and tell them to go home…they weren’t even bound!! Meanwhile, kits are being watched by demonic eyes that alert their masters if they try to escape AND they’re surrounded by blight barrels.

Apples and oranges, dude. The Horde side was way worse. Nice twisting of shit.

[spartanlocke]

Would you like me to look up the definition of that word for you while I’m at it?

[shaktul]

"They weren’t held against their will - they volunteered!” Mhm. The nearby armed guards were there on birdwatching duty.

My favourite example of Alliance hypocrisy has been a quest in which the Alliance is beating prisoners of war, before beating another prisoner when he spoke up about it so terribly that he went blind from the abuse.

If "the key to playing Horde is to pretend you aren’t playing Horde”, as was your original point and not this silly ‘oh im talking about pandaren now!’ dribble, the key to playing Alliance is to pretend you’re something you’re not.

[shaktul]

✨ What are some of the thoughts going through your troll’s head right now? Has Zandalar inspired them to any new creativity?

It’s a garbled mess of commitment, conviction, elation at having the patronage of a loa once again, and a bloody-minded determination to fight for both the Horde, and against a new generation of Trolls that butcher their loa for personal gain.

[shaktul]

☕ Has your troll taken on any new daily rituals since arriving? Are their mornings or nights similar or have they changed completely? How?

Shak’tul has returned to working out almost religiously, much like he had when he was younger. However, instead of exercising for mobility, his routines are almost completely concerning strength enhancement. He is currently researching proper ritual offerings for Dugok, the Crocolisk Loa, that are appropriate before adding them to his daily routine.

[shaktul]

👪 Does your troll intend to settle down and/or make a steady life for themselves upon Zandalar? Is there any location in particular they’d like to make this happen at?

Shak’tul’s life is for the Horde and his warband; he’s needed in too many places too frequently to settle down in the first new place that becomes known to his people. That being said, recent revelations concerning the Crocolisk Loa have put thoughts in his head that he’ll need to find a way to establish ties, if only to have a link to the thimble-full of information that still exists about the ancient spirit.

[shaktul]

☔ What do they think about the varied climates of Zandalar? What weather or time of day do they enjoy the most?

Shak’tul lives and breathes for Zuldazar’s climate. Nazmir’s swamps and humidity are an acquired taste that he appreciates at times, but for the most part, he is perfectly content in the territories surrounding the capital city of the Zandalari.

[shaktul]

🚫 What is your troll’s biggest concern about being on Zandalar? Do they trust the natives? Do they have second-thoughts and/or wish to return to their usual home?

Shak’tul is struggling to put the Zandalari he has dealt with both on Pandaria and otherwise in another headspace as the Zandalari that he is working with now. They aren’t enemies, but they look exactly like the ones that wanted to kill everyone he knows just a few months before. The treachery of Zul isn’t helping the paranoia.

[darkspeartigress-deactivated201]

Troll Character Prompts

With Zandalar now being out, I figured I should try to make some prompts that are based upon Zandalar!

🌸 What was your troll’s first impression upon landing in Zandalar? (Or option two, if they are a Zandalari who was born on Zandalar - do they find it familiar or as if it were a whole new world) 🐾 What wildlife are they particularly enthralled with upon Zandalar? Had they heard of or seen them before? 💥 Has being on Zandalar exasperated or alleviated any of their fears or phobias? 🍙 Have they tried any new dishes on Zandalar? What’s their favorite? Least favorite? 💕 Is your troll on Zandalar alone? Did they have to leave loved ones behind? 🎶 What part of Zandalari culture do they like the best? Have they learned of any new traditions or practices they want to practice themselves now? 🔥 Does your troll find interest in the blood trolls? What about the Sethrak? The Vulpera? ✨ What are some of the thoughts going through your troll’s head right now? Has Zandalar inspired them to any new creativity? ⚖️ Has your troll done anything to get into trouble or mischief yet? If they have committed a crime, what was it and what was the result? 🤞 Has your troll broken any promises by coming to Zandalar or broken any while being here? If so, how are they handling it? 🌻 How is your troll enjoying the scenery? Do they prefer the lush jungles of Zuldazar, the swampy foliage of Nazmir, or the vast deserts of Vol’dun? ☕ Has your troll taken on any new daily rituals since arriving? Are their mornings or nights similar or have they changed completely? How? 👪 Does your troll intend to settle down and/or make a steady life for themselves upon Zandalar? Is there any location in particular they’d like to make this happen at? ☔ What do they think about the varied climates of Zandalar? What weather or time of day do they enjoy the most? 🚫 What is your troll’s biggest concern about being on Zandalar? Do they trust the natives? Do they have second-thoughts and/or wish to return to their usual home? 💌 Have they written home to anyone since arriving in Zandalar? What was the content of their letter(s)? 🎉 Does your troll view being upon (or returned to) Zandalar as a celebratory event or a grim task? What do they view their purpose as being upon it? 🌹 Have they picked up any gifts to send home or give to loved ones? If so, what was it and how did they attain it?

[warcraftingfox-archived-blog]

Meet the Character: Zatna

[shaktul]

► Name ➔   “Shak’tul.” ► Are you single ➔ “No.” ► Are you happy ➔   “...dat be difficult. Shak’tul live and breathe and know de world for what it be. I have my mate, and de whelps we both drag under her roof to learn de proppa ways of de Troll. Yet ... Shak’tul cannot hear de loa anymore, and dey avoid my touch. De Horde... it be growing to look like de same Shak’tul fought against, just a few years ago. Am I happy? No and yes. Yes and no.” ► Are you angry? ➔   “Yes.” ► Are your parents still married ➔   “Dey both be dead.”

NINE FACTS

► Birth Place ➔ “De Darkspear Isles. But I be truly born on Durotar.” ► Hair Color ➔ “De colour of freshly spilled blood.” ► Eye Color ➔ “Like honey.” ► Birthday ➔ “December 11th... right in de middle of devil chill. Nngh.” ► Mood ➔ “Angry.” ► Gender ➔ “Boyo.” ► Summer or winter ➔ “Summer. Hot and humid.” ► Morning or afternoon ➔ “De afternoon. E’ryting be awake, and ready to kill you just as much as ya gonna try to kill it.”

EIGHT THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE

► Are you in love ➔ “...yes.” ► Do you believe in love at first sight ➔ “No. You be lusting afta someone when ya first see dem. Ya want dere flesh - there ain’t any’ting wrong with dat - but claiming ownership of de soul of another takes more den just a night and a mess.” ► Who ended your last relationship ➔ “De Alliance.” ► Have you ever broken someone’s heart ➔  “Probably. Shak’tul don’t care, one way or de other.” ► Are you afraid of commitments ➔ “Consider dat Shak’tul be wrapping leather around de tusk for da world to know I be claimed, den ask again.” ► Have you hugged someone within the last week? ➔ “No. Saph’so, my riva’dim, climb all across Shak’tul like I be a tree, though.” ► Have you ever had a secret admirer ➔ "Who knows.” ► Have you ever broken your own heart? ➔ “No. If Shak’tul wants it dat bad, dere be a fight for it. If I can’t claim it, I never truly wanted it enough.”

SIX CHOICES

► Love or lust ➔ “Dey both da same, just at different times.” ► Lemonade or iced tea ➔ “Lemon-...da hells is lemonade.” ► Cats or Dogs ➔ “Cats! Great, vicious tigers of da world! Strength and beauty and da fury of de jungle. Ya wanna know where ya place in de world be? Look for the tiger’s eyes in de thicket, watching you and waiting for you to blink.” ► A few best friends or many regular friends ➔ “I keep de people I trust close, and dere ain’t many dat can lay claim within dat circle.” ► Wild night out or romantic night in ➔ “I be a Troll. My nights are *always* wild.” ► Day or night ➔ “Night. De world be sleeping.”

FIVE HAVE YOU EVERS

► Been caught sneaking out ➔ “Once; I was beaten within an inch of Shak’tul’s life. De next time, I be cautious.” ► Fallen down/up the stairs ➔ “No. Stairs just be little hills.” ► Wanted something/someone so badly it hurt? ➔ “Only for a little, before Shak’tul fought for what I wanted so bad. Bleeding after hurt less den doing nothing and whining datchu go without.“ ► Wanted to disappear ➔ “...yes.”

FOUR PREFERENCES

► Smile or eyes ➔ “De eyes. In de eyes, ya see de nature of ya spirit.” ► Shorter or Taller ➔ “I be a Troll. Beyond a handful, all be smaller den Shak’tul.” ► Intelligence or Attraction ➔ “One is de other.” ► Hook-up or Relationship ➔ “Hook-ups ... Shak’tul assume ya mean rutting with who gets ya blood going. For a long time? Aya, I be prefering dat, but ... dis fire, it burns for only one, now.”

FAMILY

► Do you and your family get along ➔ “My mama and papa taught me e’ryting dat Shak’tul know. How to hunt, how to live. How to kill. I could not ask for anything more, and hope to honour dem with all da glories dat I amass within my mojo.” ► Would you say you have a “messed up life” ➔ “Probably, to some of de weaker races.” ► Have you ever ran away from home ➔ “No. Shak’tul’s papa was a tracker; if I ran, he find me, and skin me alive for thinking I get away so easy.” ► Have you ever gotten kicked out ➔ “Technically. To earn Shak’tul’s name, I be placed in da jungle and told ta find my first kill before I be allowed back to my family’s village. I did, so I was.”

FRIENDS

► Do you secretly hate one of your friends ➔ “If I did, dey not a friend. Dey a corpse.” ► Do you consider all of your friends good friends ➔ “If a friend not be good, dey not be good enough to keep around.” ► Who is your best friend ➔ “Saphraira. My riva’dim. We howl at de world together.”

@secondtimearoundjoyabounds @darkspeartigress @amadamnath

[shaktul]

❛ You are so fucked, you know that? ❜ - amadamnath

“You are so fucked, you know that?”

Shak’tul looked up from his prize; a tiger, strong and virile, caught hunting the Troll while he and the Elf were in hot debate over some trivial matter, in retrospective. The interest in talking dissolved immediately with the rustling of the nearby thicket, eager for the rush of blood through his veins and the want of it in his mouth.

He got what he wanted - a new fur to be skinned and cleaned, pretty oranges like wild fire and blacks like the Pandarian midnight hours, and the heady adrenaline that a good and proper brush with death could provide.

At the question, the Troll shrugged, his hands buried in the corpse of the now-dead predator and covered from the mouth down in blood. He was seeking for it’s heart and choice cuts of muscle, to honour it’s spirit and worth in trying to kill him by consuming it for himself, adding it’s might to his own mojo.

A messy, savage sight, but what could he say?

He was a Troll, unapologetically so.

[shaktul]

❛ I’m not joking with you this time. ❜ - amadamnath

There were times that Shak’tul thoughts that the Elves didn’t think him willing to follow through on some of the claims he made sometimes. Amaranath especially; he seemed particularly skeptical whenever he made a commitment to something that, admittedly, sounded odd to a culture other then that of the Darkspear.Yet he wasn’t joking with the Elven rogue this time; he had made a promise to himself that he wasn’t coming back to Saphraria’s property in the Krasarang Wilds until he had wandered back into the Kun’lai summits, and brought back the skinned pelt of the mountain’s monstrous Yeti … and he would do it alone.Was it merely to display prowess? In some ways, yes; he was a Troll in his prime, and he made no refusal to ensure he stayed at the peak of his capabilities. To keep his mojo strong, and the eyes of the Loa kindly in his favour.

Secretly, he would have died - and done so happily - if any of the Elves saw just how much he loathed the snow.

The ‘devil chill’ … at times, an even nastier foe than any undead, demon or Alliance dog.