#about ignis

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would you change ffxv characters's ages? sometimes i think it would be bettet to have ignis and gladio to be older than prom and noctis, i would make ignis 28-29 and gladio 27(yes im making ignis older than gladdy xdd), i think its weird for them to be the future king's official butler and instructor when they were that young,🤣

Ignis and Gladio are older than Prompto and Noctis??? Ignis is 22, Gladio is 23, Prompto and Noctis are both 20....I don’t find it weird at all considering that both Ignis and Gladio pretty much grew up with Noctis and both come from well established houses per official canon.

I wouldn’t change the characters ages, what I would change is giving characters the character arcs they deserve *cough* Ignis *cough* Gladio *cough* Lunafreya *cough*

But whatever works for you, I’m cool with it :)

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Ignis Scientia’s (Essential) Guide to the Perfect Afternoon Tea (Part Two)

You may have noticed that in part one, I did not cover tea itself. That is because tea deserves an entry of its very own.

There are many variety of teas, many of which are suitable to serve to your afternoon tea guests. There are some which are wholly unsuitable, too. Be sure to serve tea. Herbal tea is not tea - it is an infusion or tisane. True tea comes only from the Camellia Sinensis plant and one of the defining differences between true tea and herbal tea is caffeine.

“But Mr Scientia,” I hear you say. “What makes you an authority on tea when your love of coffee is of near legendary proportions?” Indeed, coffee is my beverage of choice, but there is always a time and a place for tea. Coffee is rich and bold, a robust drink which is perfect for invigorating the spirits. Tea, on the other hand, is far more subtle. Delicate, one might say, and perfect for imbibing with dainty little sandwiches.

What kind of tea to serve, then? There are those who will swear up and down that the only acceptable tea to serve is Assam. It is a light and flavourful tea, but not so overpowering that it inhibits the enjoyment of savoury or sweet treats. If you prefer your tea with milk and sugar, then Assam is the ideal option. However, there are those who will swear up and down that the only acceptable tea to serve is Darjeeling. The arguments for Darjeeling are compelling - there is more of a choice. For example, first flush leaves or second, each having a distinct difference in taste and aroma. First flush leaves have a floral quality and are reminiscent of green tea. Second flush leaves are of a more fruity nature, and works particularly well when paired with chocolate treats.

For all my attention to convention and protocol, I must confess that tea is where I tend to deviate from custom. My personal preference is for Earl Grey. The natural sweetness of the leaves are greatly enhanced by bergamot, making it simply exquisite throughout all afternoon tea courses. Depending upon the sandwiches you serve, you may wish to serve either Assam or Darjeeling with the savouries and then Earl Grey with the sweets. Remember that the best way to serve Earl Grey is without milk.

There are some teas which should be avoided during afternoon tea. Mint, for example, while quite delicious will taint the palate and diminish enjoyment of the food. I would also recommend avoiding a smoked black tea, such as Lapsang Souchong as, again, the flavour of the tea can dominate. Should your guests have an intolerance for caffeine (see also: vegan guests), then you could offer chamomile tea, but given that it possesses the approximate taste of cut grass steeped in a dirty puddle, I would not recommend it.

Tea is subjective and note should be taken of the sandwich fillings and types of cakes being served when making your choices. The most gracious host will, of course, take into account the preferences and desires of their guests. There is nothing at all to be lost by offering your guests a variety of options and letting them decide.

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I also think that Ignis is from Tenebrae. And I don't even play with the English dub. In my eyes the Episode partner had the same nationally. Episode Gladiolus = Gladio & Cor. Both from Lucis. Episode Prompto = Prompto & Aranea, these two are from Niflheim. And then we have Episode Ignis, where Ravus is the partner, and Ravus is from Tenebrae, so I go with my point that Ignis is from Tenebrae as well, since his partner is. Of course this is only my thinking and I'm sure it's not even right.

To me I feel like Ignis would be from Tenebrae and became a Lucian citizen after being appointed as Noctis’s nanny advisor makes more sense than him learning to pick up that accent it just seems too fake and forced to explain why English Ignis has a Queen’s English accent.

I never looked at it from that side of things how each bro is partnered with someone with the same nationality in their episode :) Thanks for enlightening me to this view of things :D 

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IN CHARACTER JUDGEMENT CALL.

rules: you can only say guilty or innocent. you are not allowed to explain anything unless someone messages you or asks you. repost, don’t reblog 


asked someone to marry you?  Innocent

kissed one of your friends?  Innocent

danced on a table in a bar / tavern?  Innocent

ever told a lie?  Guilty

had feelings for someone whom you can’t have?  Guilty

ever kissed someone of the same sex?  Innocent

kissed a picture?  Innocent

slept until 5pm?  Innocent

fallen asleep at work / school?  Guilty

held a snake?  Innocent

been suspended from school?  Innocent

worked at a fast food chain / restaurant?  Innocent

stolen something?  Innocent

been fired from a job?  Innocent

done something you regret?  Guilty

laughed until something you were drinking came out of your nose?  Innocent

caught a snowflake on your tongue?  Innocent

kissed in the rain?  Innocent

sat on a roof top?  Innocent

sang in the shower?  Guilty

been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?  Guilty

shaved your head?  Innocent

slept naked?  Guilty

made a boyfriend / girlfriend cry?  Innocent

shot a gun?  Innocent

still love someone you shouldn’t?  Innocent (-ish)

have / had a tattoo?  Innocent

liked someone, but will never tell who?  Guilty

been too honest?  Guilty

ruined a surprise?  Innocent

been told that you’re beautiful by someone who totally meant what they said?  Innocent

still have communication w/ your ex?  Innocent

cheated on someone?  Innocent

got so angry that you cried?  Guilty

tried to stay away from someone for their own good?  Innocent

thoughts about suicide?  Innocent

thoughts about murder?  Innocent

how about mass murder?  Innocent

stalked someone?  Innocent

had a girlfriend / boyfriend?  Innocent

gotten totally drunk during a holiday?  Innocent

tagged by: @arachnexdragoon tagging: anyone - I don’t even know who is active these days

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Handwriting can tell you a lot about a person. Go here and reblog with your character’s name in their handwriting!

Tagged by: @outofmychair​ Tagging: @nifscientist, @commandernochill, @floweringeclipse, @arachnexdragoon, @antimundi, @reiivusu

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the loneliness quotient quiz

tagged by:  @reiivusu tagging: @loqis, @floweringeclipse, @mtunit05953234, @jjillekkot, @infideliis

Loneliness Quotient: 39%

Your LQ is below 50, suggesting that there are some issues, but overall your situation is not bad. However there is room for improvement. Let's try to discover your problem areas. A weak point for you is the situation with your friends, who are one source of your loneliness problem. This is an area that needs attention. Thankfully, your family is not a source of loneliness for you. Sometimes family can put a strain on your life, but in your case things seem to be okay. Your romantic life, however, is a source of some dissatisfaction. It is imperative that improvements be made in this area to lower your LQ. Finding a guy to share your life with will help. Luckily, shyness is not a setback for you, which makes resolving the sources of your loneliness easier.   Finally, a bright spot for you is that you don't suffer any major insecurity issues.  This fact helps keep your LQ lower than what it might have been.

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The Ignis Scientia Guide to the Kitchen (Part One) (Or What Not to Buy your Friends*) (* unless you hate them)

As anyone who has ever shown even the remotest interest in cooking will know, it becomes the ultimate in fall-back gifts when someone cannot think of anything better. Birthdays, special occasions, religious holidays and any other time when gifts are given become a time when your kitchen collection will grow with whimsical, kitschy and oft-times useless kitchen implements. Although these are intended to aid you in your cooking endeavours, more often than not, these things serve no other purpose than cluttering up your drawers and cupboards.

Here is my guide to the impractical and pointless kitchen items I have received over the years.

1. The Banana Slicer

Everybody knows that of all the fruits, bananas are the most difficult to slice. Have you ever tried to get a knife through a banana? Impossible! As it happens, the one true method of slicing a banana is with yellow plastic. What is most incredible about this particular tool is that no matter how big or small your banana is, or how severe the curve, this banana slicer will cut through it every time. NOT.

Useless.

2. The Egg Slicer

Why so many slicers? This is barely the tip of the iceberg - you can also get slicers for strawberries, avocados, tomatoes, potatoes, all differently shaped and proportioned. Put the slicer down and pick up a knife! It really is not that difficult to cut evenly sized slices.

3. The Pickle Plucker

In order to properly operate the pickle plucker, one must have fingers and a thumb. You know what also works for plucking pickles? Fingers and a thumb. But should you prefer to not have your skin smelling of pickle juice, there are pre-existing tools which work just as well. A for or a spoon will suffice instead of taking up valuable drawer space with such a needless gadget.

4. The RoboStir

The type of person who bestows this monstrosity on anyone is the type of person who habitually finds themselves awake in the middle of the night, watching infomercials. A lack of sleep directly correlates to making poor decisions, such as thinking a friend would benefit from a robotic stirrer. Please, do not be that person. Turn off the television and read a book instead.

5. The Egg Cracker

No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Can you even imagine the room this would take up in your drawer? All for the sake of cracking an egg? This is, quite possibly, the most absurd piece of kitchen tat I have ever had the misfortune to see. It would take you longer to grab the thing and then clean it afterwards than would make the use of it worthwhile.

Thus concludes my guide to useless things around the kitchen. As you can see, I have neglected to mention Prince Noctis because, while he is indeed useless in the kitchen, he is not a gadget, therefore not appropriate to this article.

Thank you for reading.

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If I remember correctly Ignis started living with his uncle at a young age. His uncle was a servant or smth in the Citadel and he went to live with him to start his education as royal advisor.

Could you provide the link to where you got that information. 

We only know for sure is that Ignis received an education to become Noctis’s royal advisor. I can’t find where the living with his uncle part is? 

Tabata has stated that before that Ignis wasn’t from Insomnia but then redacted that saying that Ignis is an Insomnian.