#briar redfeather

[shadesofblades]

Thank you so much for hosting @humblemooncat!! Your house was beautiful and I had a lot of fun!!

[placesyoucallhome]

Mistletoe Kiss = Briar and Yvet maybe?

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[lookbluesoup]

Gift for @briar-ffxiv of Briar and Winnie bc they are good and my muse decided I had to draw them

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15. The Orphan.

The Orphan, just a fledgling boy,

For his mother mourns, bereft,

But he will find ways to employ

The gifts she gave before she left.

The fifteenth character in my silly poem series is Briar Redfeather of @briar-ffxiv.

An OC with quite a following already, Briar combines a distinct arboreal aesthetic with a unique backstory and approach to the world. I am thoroughly invested in Briar's story and I wholeheartedly recommend this blog to any FFXIV fan.

Skillful writing, thoughtful responses to character asks and some very fluffy sheep! Certainly a blog that more people should follow.

[aces-and-kings]

❛ do you mind if i smoke? ❜ (Thor)

The back of the wagon was the worst place to ride, but there Thor sat, his massive frame taking up most of the space, muscles bulging beneath his worn leather armor. His hair appeared disheveled and his vacant, color-void eyes seemed to hold a world of 'fed-up' woe.

Briar, on the other hand, sat quietly near the front of the wagon, his vibrant red hair accented against the backdrop of the surrounding snow. He wore simple layers that looked more functional than fashionable, with the only intent to keep one warm. His eyes, a shade of bright green, were filled with a calm satisfaction in the day beginning a new. An energy about them that came from a recent good deed done.

As the wagon rumbled along the stone road, Thor turned to Briar, his heavy accent filling the air. "Mind if Ah smoke?" he asked, pulling out the familiar tin of tobacco from his pocket. Typically he wouldn't ask, but the other man seemed the sort that might dramatically cough up a lung if he didn't.

Briar's soft-spoken voice barely carried above the noise of the wagon. "I...If you m-must."

What people said and what they meant rarely measured up in contrast and Thor grumbled as he put the tin back in his pocket. He leaned back, staring out at the passing trees, his thoughts hidden behind his signature brooding expression. Briar glanced at him timidly, sensing the turmoil that lay beneath the rugged exterior.

As the wagon continued its journey, the two men traveled in silence. Thor, at the mercy of the chaos within, while Briar observed the world around him, occasionally whispering a few words to the birds that flitted by. The contrasting personalities of the men was evident in both their demeanor and actions.

After a while, Briar mustered up the courage to strike up a conversation. "D-do you often travel to Ishgard?" he asked, his voice barely audible.

Thor turned his gaze towards Briar, studying him for a moment. "Ah do not, no."

Briar nodded, his curiosity only growing. "What brings you this time then?"

Thor let out a deep sigh, the weight of his burdens evident in his eyes. He didn't need to say anything. It all all spilled between them in the way his shoulders slumped forward.

Briar's empathetic gaze softened.

The wagon rolled on, and a sense of understanding grew between the two men in the silence that lingered. They would not speak again for the hours of the journey that remained.

As Ishgard came into view, they slowed to a halt. Thor stood up, stretching his back as he climbed down from the transport. He looked at Briar, "Thanks for tha moment of peace, lad. Ah needed it."

Briar smiled, an expression that lit up his face. "S-safe travels."

With a nod Thor disappeared into the streets of the brume. Briar watched him go, his heart filled with hope that the tormented man might find some measure of peace.

As the wagon moved forward once again, Briar settled into his seat, content in the knowledge that sometimes, even the quietest voices could make the biggest impact.

@briar-ffxiv, thank you for the prompt!

[shadesofblades]

FFXIVMixedMay: Friend

Baatu's friend Briar ( @briar-ffxiv ) is also half Elezen like he is! They had very different childhoods, but they have a connection that's difficult to find in others. Baatu cherishes every recipe, sweater, and moment he gets from and with Briar!

(Thank you Bard for letting me draw your boy!! I used @placesyoucallhome 's Size Difference Poses post as a reference for this pose!)

[shadesofblades]

Mistletoe for Briar and Aoki perhaps? He deserves a little smooch!

You're gonna stop his heart, Briar!!

[placesyoucallhome]

Gift peice for @briar-ffxiv and @vythanis !

Based on Briar's writer's piece [HERE] because it was so cute I couldn't not