We make our own myth, we don’t wait for the oracle

~ Syb // she/her // actual barn owl // adult person~ ~ personal // gardening // fic writing // fan art // making things // joy and love  ~ if you think that sideblog is me it probably is~

[sybilius]

hello and welcome

This is the personal blog of Sybilius, general hub for whatever content that strikes my fancy, good vibes, art, project posting. 

You can call me Syb (she/her). I am an adult cis woman, bi/polyam, white and Canadian. I tag many a thing but if there’s anything you want tagged you can drop me an ask. 

GENERAL TAGS OF INTEREST

- #gardening - General gardening posts or posts about my garden. Lately people consider this to be feature content on my blog, which is charming.

- #laugh rule - Things that made me laugh, might do the same for you!

- #personal - things pertaining to my life. I will use the no-reblog feature if I don't want it reblogged, which is rare. If it’s just tagged personal, you can reblog if you relate.

- #poetry - poetry I found and enjoyed.

- #art - art I found and enjoyed.

- #the practice continues - of or relating to surviving and turning over the joys and struggles of being alive. Tag is referential to Zen Buddhist practice.

- #my fic - Fanfiction that I write on Ao3.

- #my fan art - Fan art that I have made for various things! #my art is a lesser-used tag.

- #sybchess - for when I post about my forays into improving at chess. Normal chess posts are under #chess. I am a fandom freak first and everything else second, so when I poke my nose into the Ao3 tags about chess, it will be tagged #chess rpf .

OTHER PLACES YOU MIGHT FIND ME

I’m a big side-blogger, so the following are also me:

@bleak-nomads - Misc Older media sideblog, ostensibly Spaghetti Westerns and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. I launched the Blondie/Angel Eyes tag on AO3 and am still terribly fond of them. 

@fang-revives - pro-wrestling sideblog! I’m a big fan of the fake punch theatre :D

@regrind-the-lens - House of Leaves x The Mountain Goats blog that is content Targeting an audience of one (me). 

@gutterinouterspace - Misc moody media blog: Pathologic 2, Disco Elysium, formerly True Detective.

@fire-tempers-steel - RGG/Judgment fanblog!

[hunny-pp]

massive dynasty warriors zhang fei x zhuge liang dump this ship is ruining me bro n it was originally a crack ship

if u ever wanna see more u can look on hunny__pp on twt or hunny (id: 6949704) on pixiv (both have r18 content)

[andwhatnot1]

Liu Shan x Zhuge Liang fic by me! Explicit.

Liu Shan would do anything to appease Xiangfu and get him to stay, even if it means he has to act upon his long-repressed feelings. (A little exploration of the guilt Liu Shan felt after he was influenced by Li Yan's words, as well as events that occurred before Zhuge Liang's fifth northern expedition. It includes numerous fragments of Liu Shan's childhood too.)

Also featuring: - bad sex ED - Schrödinger's erection - terrible lines like "Has Xiangfu ever done this to father?"

...and many more (that are even worse). There are also additional warnings in the author's notes section, so a heads up for that. Enjoy!

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[cheerfullycatholic]

When medicine is holding the migraine back but you can still kinda feel it in the distance waiting to return

[randomencounters]

Encounter: the twin Imps of Sour Stomach and Headache

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

During Qingming Festival (清明节Tomb-Sweeping Day) every year, Chinese netizens enthusiastically went to pay respects to Zhuge Liang诸葛亮（181—234）(People respectfully called him "Wuhou"武侯Marquis Wu, Wu stands for martial, ardent, courageous, valiant and dauntless etc, it's his official noble title, which later became an honorific celebrating his achievements and unwavering loyalty). His memorial temple is in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, where he's enshrined together with his best bromance Liu Bei刘备, the Emperor of Shuhan蜀汉(eastern han dynasty of ancient sichuan area)—it's the only 'ruler and minister shared temple' in Chinese history. So when people visit the Wuhou Shrine, they honor Liu Bei as well (Liu Bei once said "Having Kongming (literary name of Zhuge Liang) is to me like fish having water"). Meanwhile, Zhuge Liang's actual tomb is located at the foot of Dingjun Mountain in Mian County, Hanzhong 汉中勉县定军山(Shaanxi Province). Every Qingming Festival, it gets covered in flowers, along with many playful tributes left by young people, like three kingdoms-themed fandom merch, train tickets from Xi'an the capital city of shaanxi province to Chengdu, characters in a Three Kingdoms-themed mobile card battle game, BRPG cards and cartoon badges of three kingdoms (Wuhou Shrine's cultural-themed souvenirs), soil of central plains, memes and all kinds of handwritten letters.

Zhuge Liang is deeply loved by people for his wisdom and lifelong care for the common folk. He is seen as a symbol of intelligence, courage, and loyalty, a guardian deity of the people.

Many famous ancient Chinese poets admired him and wrote poems in his honor. For example:

Lu You陆游 (1125—1210) wrote: "His Memorial on Expedition has won him immortal fame;Who could ever stand with him shoulder to shoulder in name?(by xu yuanchong) "This campaign memorial alone ensures his name will never fade —Through a thousand years, who could match his grade? (by Burton Watson)出师一表真名世，千载谁堪伯仲间"

Du Fu杜甫 (712—770) penned: "Where is the famous premier’s temple to be found?/Outside the Town of Brocade with cypresses around./In vain before the steps spring grass grows green and long,/And amid the leaves golden orioles sing their song./Thrice the king visited him for the State’s gains and pains;/He served heart and soul the kingdom during two reigns./But he died before he accomplished his career./How could heroes not wet their sleeves with tear on tear (translated by xu yuanchong)丞相祠堂何处寻？锦官城外柏森森。 映阶碧草自春色，隔叶黄鹂空好音。 三顾频烦天下计，两朝开济老臣心。 出师未捷身先死，长使英雄泪满襟."

What moves people most is Zhuge Liang’s "Memorial on the Campaign" (Chu Shi Biao出师表).

It’s a heartfelt letter he wrote before leading the Northern Expeditions, expressing his devotion to his kingdom and ruler, despite knowing the odds were against him.

He vowed to give his all for his people, even as he grieved lost allies and faced his own aging and illness.

The mix of duty, sacrifice, and unshaken resolve makes it one of history’s most touching political texts—a testament to loyalty unto death.

In Chinese culture, it's believed that outstanding individuals who made remarkable contributions to people (like Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Mazu, etc, Mazu is worshipped as the guardian deity of sailors and fishermen) would be elevated to divine status after death. That's why these figures are deeply revered by the people.

Also at the tomb of Emperor Zhao Lie汉昭烈皇帝/ Emperor of Illustrious and Ardent (Liu Bei's posthumous title), you can see a fan tribute, a metal certification labeled 'Eastern Han Dynasty succubus东汉魅魔', for his ability to attract and inspire loyal generals to serve him, despite his humble beginnings. Fans even dropped a beagle plushie at the tomb as an offering—shoutout to Gan Ning甘宁, the original gangster ‘rebel pup’ of the Three Kingdoms. People love leaving inside-joke offerings for their favorite historical badasses. In Sichuan, Zhuge Liang is revered as one of the guardian spirits protecting the Land of Abundance天府之国 from evil spirits and misfortune. That’s why Chinese tourists visiting Sichuan always make a stop at the Wuhou Shrine to pay their respects—not just to Zhuge Liang (honored as "Marquis Wu"), but also to Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei housed within the shrine. People think that a trip to Sichuan isn’t complete without these things: Admiring the natural beauty of Western Sichuan’s landscapes; Spicy hot pot; Visiting the pandas; and making a pilgrimage to the Wuhou Shrine—where history, legend, and local faith intertwine. The main reasons for them to visit the Wuhou Shrine are to attend a docent-led interpretation session and explore the exhibits—immersing themselves in the stories of the Three Kingdoms. If they just rush through it, they’ll miss the depth of the experience. (Note: During peak seasons, advance booking is required.)

"Little Sweet Ginger" (小甜姜xiaotianjiang) is a modern affectionate nickname for Jiang Wei (姜维), Zhuge Liang’s successor in the Shu Han kingdom. Jiang Wei took over after Zhuge Liang’s death, continuing the near-impossible mission of defending Shu Han against the stronger Wei kingdom. Despite his efforts, Shu Han fell in 263 CE, and Jiang Wei died fighting. Fans see Jiang Wei as a tragic figure—a loyal student burdened with his mentor’s unfinished legacy. To honor Zhuge Liang and his fellows, the standard seat fare for high-speed rail tickets from Chengdu to Xi'an is set at 263 yuan (Xi'an, anciently known as Chang'an, served as the historic capital of the Han Dynasty, and Zhuge Liang devoted his entire life to restoring the Han dynasty's glory—to return to the old capital and bring peace back to the Central Plains). Some believe it's just a coincidence, while others think it's an low-key tribute quietly endorsed by the authorities. Nearly two thousand years have passed. The Three Kingdoms are now but a distant dream, yet in their hearts, people still long to see him win.

[thetangledsheet]

Anyway I think more video game quests should make you uncomfortable and guilty and mislead you and corner you between a rock and a hard place and offer hollow victories. There's nothing more annoying than quest writing that scrambles to assure you that you're niceys and good and nothing you put your hand on can ever have negative consequences. "You cannot save everyone" and I cheer and whoop etc.

[qin-shi-huang-di]

this month you are the lucky emperor to get my period pains projected onto you. this is an act of loyalty and appreciation i promise. i don't want you to suffer. thank you for your qervice to the people.

I DO NOT GET PERIODS

[call-me-bixia]

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

[conquerer-of-western-chu]

I send my condolences to your unborn child.

I will send my army to your unborn child.

[qin-shi-huang-di]

I AMN OT PEGRANT!!!!!!!

[grand-theft-carbohydrates]

omg congratulations on the happy news bixia! 🥢🥜🌹🌰!!!

(this is emoji for “birth a son soon”, the words “chopstick, peanut, rose, seed” are homophones for 快生贵子. I couldnt find a lychee so i used a rose instead).

[qin-shi-huang-di]

NOT PREGAME

[classic-of-yearning]

I think bixia would be less defensive if the father stepped forward to support him

[normystical]

wedding dresses are white specifically so that if the bride goes axe-crazy you can rest assured you will see the blood stains all over her and it'll be sick as fuck

[morrak]

This is all true, pt. 7 (2026-07-21)

I grew up in a bluegrass family, which means my parents did a lot of fighting. My mom played guitar; my dad mostly mandolin and fiddle. She didn’t like to learn new material, which didn’t sit well with him. He never practiced, which pissed her off. They were good, though — people came from all over to pick with them, and they never argued around guests. Jam nights were like magic.

I used to think the drinking or the money or us kids were the problem, but it really was just the music: my dad joined an fancy electric country band and everything got good pretty much overnight. You can’t build a happy family out of three chords and the truth.

[str-ngeloop]

it's called the whether because it depends

[itmeansalot]

[rhapsodyxvi]

man what the fuck ever

[paranormal-taters]

"i feel besquintled", said no one ever. because that's not a word.

[paranormal-taters]

okay nevermind it IS a word now and this is exactly what it means.

[paranormal-taters]

EVERYONE SHUT UP AND LOOK AT THIS NEW AND BETTER WORD

[luna-azzurra]

The thing about a good character flaw is that it has to be the same thing as their greatest strength just turned up too high. the person who loves deeply and therefore controls. the person who sees everything and therefore trusts nothing. the person who is so loyal they lose themselves. there are no clean villains and no clean heroes and once you understand that in fiction you can't unsee it in people. everyone is just their best quality at the wrong volume.

[good-ass-posts]

[pirateprincessjess]

“Covid game me narcolepsy” no you fucking pervert it didn’t. You’re just a weirdo with a gross fetish. Covid didn’t make you suddenly want to fuck dead people. Keep that shit to yourself you gods damned weirdo

I have type 2 Narcolepsy. Studies have shown that serious viral infections can cause people to develop Narcolepsy if they are already genetically susceptible to having it. This includes covid. That is what happened to me.

You on the other hand might want to google the difference between Narcolepsy and Necrophilia….

[pirateprincessjess]

Yall, I can’t believe that I have to do this, but I am going to say this in as clearly as possible

The anon was very confused.

I have Narcolepsy, which is a sleep disorder. Narcolepsy has nothing to do with Necrophilia. I am not into necrophilia.

[pirateprincessjess]

I didn’t realize that one said “necropolises.” That’s actually so funny. I think that one must have been a joke

[fiendir]