hic svnt leones

and you, i will feed to the creations

[svntleones]

reaches out my paw. write with me. lms and ill throw u something short. people...

[svntleones]

reaches out my paw. write with me. lms and ill throw u something short. people...

[svntleones]

o, your heart, aortic work of art! o, blood and viscera divine!

independent rp blog for hesperos of ffxiv. primary use is as non-ffxiv aus, including f/go, pkmn, non-fandom traditional and modern fantasy. i dont have any beef with xiv fandom its just quiet.

he's a vampire (sort of). let him into your house. you will surely not regret letting a normal man into your house. written by cato, 25+, english. lit, non-private.

[valkyroffate]

"A tragedy is what makes a man. It builds upon the foundation of the soul, presenting them challenges. One can not go through life without experiencing such things. Without it, one can not grow" She mused, fingers flipping through the latest 'borrowed' manuscript.

[svntleones]

"yet the tragedies presented as a genre almost to a rule result in death, functional or literal, of the protagonist. if all you wished was conflict, that could be gotten from any story." not the answer he expected from her, but that only makes the inquiry more dogged. hesperos leans forward a bit, arms crossed. "so then, one where the protagonist survives, or is fully ripened for the end before consequences get him? if you seek challenges successfully overcome, that script is not where you'll find it."

[svntleones]

@soulgathered

he's watched nitocris pass by, chin propped in his hand, before idly calling her to come over. such a thing is probably a rude way to address a pharaoh -- far too casual. but therein lies the problem, you see. "your appearance is brazen, but it doesn't match your demeanor. nor the title you uphold." problem presented, solution offered. hesperos points a finger to her. "let me craft for you a new outfit."

[svntleones]

@valkyroffate

"as one who enjoys tragedies -- i've seen your mane on requisitions from the library system -- i do have important questions for you. firstly, what is it you most seek from those tragedies?" he's cornered her, a little bit. a playwright in need will not be deterred.

[svntleones]

"i'm going to put on the best talent show this humanity has ever seen."

[ohisms]

↪     𝑺𝑬𝑻𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑺 , HISTORICAL 〳 FANTASY edition !   (  a  collection  of  25  settings  based upon the period 〳 fantasy genres ; meant  to  inspire  drabbles  or  be  used  as  prompts . WILL be updated .   )

001. the interior of an elegant carriage .

002. seated at a large dining table set with an elaborate meal .

003. the shadowy corner of a lively tavern .

004. the top of a light house during a raging storm .

005. along the dimly lit corridor of a large manor .

006. the damp , dark brig of a pirate ship .

007. the ruins of an ancient structure lost to time .

008. a theater hall brimming with attendees .

009. the bustling streets of a market town .

010. a sun - drenched vineyard .

011. along a boardwalk overlooking the sea .

012. a moonlit cemetery full of weathered graves .

013. on horseback , deep in the woods .

014. a luxurious drawing room smelling of tea .

015. a sprawling dragon roost , hidden atop craggy mountain peaks .

016. a war - torn battlefield .

017. a beautiful cathedral bustling with churchgoers .

018. within a crammed opera box during a performance .

019. an elegant tearoom serving afternoon refreshments .

020. a lakeside pavilion on an especially hot day .

021. a sprawling network of underground catacombs .

022. a hidden glade in the middle of the woods .

023. the deep , dark dungeon of a castle .

024. a market square full of fruit and fineries .

025. a baker's shop smelling of wonderful pastries .

026. the quiet stables of a large estate .

027. on the outskirts of a magnificent water fountain .

028. in a dimly lit library , hidden amongst the books .

029. among the high walls of a hedge maze .

030. at the front desk of a warm , homey inn .

031. under the protection of a gazebo as it rains .

032. on the landing of a busy train station .

033. a gambling hall alight with raucous laughter and drink .

034. a pristine infirmary , mostly empty .

035. on board a huge ship making a long voyage .

+   20  more  setting  prompts :    6 / 01 / 2024

036. in a sunlit garden adorned with blooming flowers .

037. at the edge of a serene forest lake under a starry sky.

038. within a quiet corridor of a castle during a lavish ball .

039. in a bustling blacksmith's forge , sparks flying .

040. on a rocky cliffside overlooking a vast ocean .

041. in a quaint village square during a festival .

042. within a secret chamber hidden behind a bookshelf .

043. in the grand atrium of a luxurious hotel .

044. along a narrow brick alleyway in a crowded town .

045. within a busy marketplace in a desert town .

046. on a tranquil beach at sunrise .

047. in a cozy cottage with a crackling fireplace .

048. at the helm of a majestic airship soaring through the clouds .

049. in a grand library filled with ancient tomes .

050. on a bustling harbor dock as ships come and go .

051. within a magical forest where the trees glow softly .

052. in an apothecary's shop filled with herbs and potion .

053. at a secluded cabin by a dangerously quick river .

054. within the opulent throne room of a powerful ruler .

055. in an enchanted glade where fairies dance in the moonlight .

[soulprompts]

𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒.

i rewatched the etern.als. and then i got thinkin. and now you guys are on the receiving end of more protective prompts, but these little beauties are aimed more for the act of actually saving a life! bon appetit!

DIALOGUE PROMPTS.

“ what the hell were you thinking?! you could’ve been killed! “

“ hey! get away from them! “

“ if you wanna hurt them, you’re going to have to get through me, first. “

“ you underestimate how much you mean to me. i wasn’t about to let them hurt you. and i certainly wasn’t about to let them even consider killing you. “

“ i told you before. i’m not gonna let anything in this world nor the next harm you. “

“ you need to get out of here! go! i’ll buy you some more time! “

“ what are you doing?! i told you, get out of here! now! “

“ get it through your head, i’m not gonna just leave you here! “

“ now’s not the time to play the martyr, got it? you’ve got a good long life ahead of you, and i intend to keep it that way. “

“ you need to go now, okay? don’t worry. i’ve got this. they’ll want to be trying a lot harder if they want to keep me from protecting you. “

“ don’t worry about me; are YOU okay? “

“ damnit, [NAME]! i TOLD you not to play the hero! “

“ i can look after myself, you know. but… i do appreciate you stepping in back there. you saved my life. “

“ why are you so invested in keeping me alive? “

“ that was for saving my life. “

“ it’s alright, they’re gone now… are you alright? hey, look at me; are you hurt at all? “

“ are you insane?! run! “

“ were you preoccupied, or did you just really want a dramatic heroic entrance before you saved my ass? “

“ are you okay? “

“ yeah, yeah, i’m okay… are you okay? “

“ hey! why don’t you try picking on someone your own size! “

“ hurry! take my hand! “

“ get in the car! now! “

“ i’m sorry i was late… are you alright? they didn’t hurt you too badly, did they? “

ACTION PROMPTS.

add a “+ REVERSE” to switch the roles around!

[ SHIELD ]:     sender uses their own body to shield the receiver from an attack.

[ EMBRACE ]:     sender quickly wraps the receiver in a protective hug and turns so the sender’s back might take on the brunt of an on-coming attack.

[ SHOVE ]:     seeing the receiver is in immediate danger, the sender runs to them and shoves them out of the line of fire.

[ YANK ]:     seeing the receiver is in immediate danger, the sender hastily grabs them and pulls them against them, out of harm’s way.

[ TACKLE ]:     sender physically tackles the receiver out of the line of fire.

[ THROW ]:     sender throws themselves between the receiver and an on-coming attack, taking on an injury that might have been fatal to the receiver otherwise.

[ DISTRACT ]:     sender causes a distraction to draw the receiver’s attacker/s away from them.

[ FIGHT ]:     just as the receiver is about to be attacked, the sender arrives suddenly and begins to physically fight off their assailant.

[ CATCH ]:     sender manages to intervene and catch the falling receiver before they fall to their death.

[ SACRIFICE ]:     sender sacrifices themselves, either fatally or otherwise, in order to save the receiver’s life.

[ HIDE ]:     sender quickly pulls the receiver into a hiding place, hiding them from their pursuers.

[ KILL ]:     sender, seeing the receiver in immediate and intentionally fatal danger, intervenes by killing their assailant before they can kill the receiver.

[ INCAPACITATE ]:     sender, seeing the receiver in immediate danger, intervenes by knocking out their assailant before they can harm the receiver.

[ AFAR ]:     sender, having been watching the receiver’s interactions with a threat from afar, saves them from an impending attack while remaining distant from them.

[ SECRET ]:     sender, having been secretly following the receiver, saves their life from an immediate threat while remaining hidden from the receiver.

[ REVEALED ]:     sender, having been secretly following the receiver, reveals themselves in the process of saving the receiver’s life from an unexpected threat.

[ REUNION ]:     after spending a considerable length of time apart, the sender reunites with the receiver after saving their life from an immediate and potentially lethal threat.

[ KISS ]:     after having been saved from immediate danger by the receiver, the sender, in a state of intense emotion and relief, kisses them to express these feelings.

[ HUG ]:     sender, having just saved the receiver’s life, pulls them into a tight hug out of relief and a need to steady and support both themselves and the receiver.

[svntleones]

@ryogai // lostbelt 2

"now, now. it might seem quieter here than the storm outside, but this is no place for a lone magus." skadi has built a quiet little idyll for herself, even if there are jotuun wandering about in some of the oases that human settlements aren't allowed.

one can't be blamed for thinking that the dale chaldea's master found herself in is safe, with little magical signatures and far off from the seeds of emptiness. yet here he's been sent by a polite request from an 'affiliate' to ensure she emerges unscathed, to the next stop on this path. "the plains of scandinavia are full of monsters. not that i myself am counted among them, mind you."

the shielder isn't even here to protect her. a stranger will have to do, man clad in a cloak of raven-feather and a little too eerie to be human. servants are often strange, though, he can blend in. assuredly. "you're the star upon humanity's stage, and i've a vested interest in ensuring the play goes on. my name is hesperos, saber." if she looks too closely, she may be able to tell he does not have a heroic spirit's composition. if she looks less closely, he carries a blade and that should be enough. "i am here to aid you back to the main story."

[brilliantpride]

something's telling her that wild shrieks knife through the deep...

[svntleones]

come storm the gate. nothing bad will happen to you, surely

[svntleones]

@brilliantpride

She's accosted from behind, Hesperos abruptly leaning over her should after near about materializing from shadows. "Rejoice, mage." Such things are often said before receiving excellent news. Hesperos is grinning at her, which is also a thing portending fortune. Obviously.

"I've perused much of Chaldea's records. You've fought in a few pseudo-Grail Wars-- 'grail fronts', as your technical advisor has taken to labeling them. And yet none functioned in a way similar to a proper Grail War, and thus failing as an imitation exercise. I've written a script and arranged the actors to remedy this, and you, I've decided, shall be the star." A hand descends to her shoulder, fully prepared to drag her off should she argue, though that is unexpected.

He's aware she likes a challenge. And to be the center of attention. "A plucky young hero, thrust into a darkened city where a ritual brews at the center, one she knows little of its machinations! Consider it!" As in, think of this scene. Not 'consider accepting', her accepting is non-negotiable. "So, select a Servant. There shall be but one you are allowed, as this will mimic a proper war. I will even allow you the choice of class." How magnanimous! "And then we shall properly outfit you for the scene."