Toying with the idea that while elves already have stellar night vision, they have a rarely used tapetum lucidum that is a part of an internal membrane that they can consciously move into and out of place inside their eyes for making everything even more visible/luminescent. Would lead to weird color intensities (original dragon bond addition again) and its not used frequently by any of them since they don’t really need it, but sometimes an elf will be normal and then they get reflective eyes while your shining a light on them for a second. Then it’s gone. Sorta a vestigial offshoot from the dragon bond fucking with elves genetics and physiology, and drawing in more of the additions I like to do with the whole ‘bond had greater effects than the elves like to let on they’re almost halfway to dragons themselves and they’re…not always okay with that.’
Urgals have tapetum lucidum in MIC btw. Dwarves also do but it’s a bit different I’ll have to work on it.
What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?
Probably Digital, which was a lil suptober ficlet I wrote.
and fun fact, I'm no longer friends with the person I wrote this about
What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?
Almost all of my fics have happy endings! But if I have to choose happiest it would probably be Gender is a Fluid or Pillow Talk (for completely different reasons lol)
Do you get hate on fics?
I have in the past, but it's been a while. It was mostly just people who were mad that the tagged content was in fact in the fic and I just deleted them.
Do you write smut?
Yup!
Craziest crossover:
I have an insane lil Leverage/9-1-1 crossover I wrote in a fugue state recently but that's my only one
Have you ever had a fic stolen?
Not that I know of
Have you ever had a fic translated?
Nope
Have you ever co-written a fic before?
Nope
All time favourite ship?
All of them, you can't make me choose
What's a wip you want to finish but doubt you ever will?
My tattoos #2 fic is being fucking difficult so it's not looking great for that one rn
What are your writing strengths?
What are your writing weaknesses?
Switching tenses half way through sentences and confusing myself about who's perspective I'm writing from.
Thoughts on dialogue in another language?
I love it when it works for the character! But I would definitely consult someone who is fluent in the language before putting it in my own fic!
First fandom you wrote in?
Supernatural (Destiel)
Favourite fic you've written?
Gender is a Fluid is my baby and the gender feels will always be my favorite
I Climb Higher Every Hour was completely different than anything I've done before and everyone has been so nice and supportive about it (Feelings)
No Pressure Tagging the peeps: @bigfootsmom @usersiren @giddyupbuck @bidisasterevankinard @honestlydarkprincess
@rogerzsteven @alliaskisthepossibilityoflove @homerforsure @dirtbagdefender @loveyouanyway and anyone else who would like to participate! Please let me know if you want to be added or removed
So does the plot line closely follow what’s happened in the original books? What’s the major differences between your version and books? (Besides the modern aspect, lol)
Oof, okay. This is gonna be hard to explain, mostly because my writing is usually ‘outside’ the plot and isn’t a chapter-by-chapter type rewrite or AU, but I’ll do my best.
In short? When talking about the timeline we have in the original IC series, MIC is almost separate from IC after the first half of Book 1. The first major divergence is that Brom lives. Not only is Brom alive, but Glenwing survives the ambush. He loses an arm, but he’s very much alive and rejoins Arya with the spellcasters sent to protect Eragon and Saphira.
EDIT: I felt I should add that a lot of the general plot points through Eldest remain the same. I’m still trying to figure out Brisingr and Inheritance though.
But let’s back up for a second and zoom way out. Get more general.
Starting at the Fall of the Riders: While Paolini’s official timeline has the Fall lasting about 4 years, with Arya being born a year before the final conflict, I’ve toyed with it a bit so that it lasts maybe 5 to 7ish years. I wanted the effect of the war to carry more weight in a way that is remembered and passed on through the shorter lived races. We don’t get much of grown human grandchildren in IC talking about how their grandparents fought alongside the Riders and elves in an attempt to preserve the Golden Age. Along with that, people alive (I’m talking in their 30s to 60s) in the books would likely have quite vivid memories of the Forsworn and their dragons terrorizing the world. And in truth, I wanted Arya to have some memories and impressions of her father and the differences between him and Islanzadí.
I’ve also extended the time that the ‘books’ take place over. Paolini has Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance taking place over a year. It’s honestly ridiculous, and I’m not going to soften that statement at all. So the timeline is extended. I hover around 5 years, but that occasionally feels like it would be longer considering how much slice of life and non-main-plot type writing I do. MIC has never really been about following the plot of IC but more about the effects of the conflict on the characters. It’s stuff we don’t get to see because the focus is usually on Eragon and Saphira and they’re just so rushed to end the war.
Let’s see what else I can think of…. Ah, well, Brom eventually does tell Eragon about being his father. He kinda goes on a rage rant that Murtagh told Eragon he was Morzan’s son and grabs Eragon in front of that whole little meeting and tells him ofc Morzan isn’t his dad because ‘YOU’RE MY SON, DAMN IT!’ and yeah there’s some drama but it works out with a nice hug.
Islanzadí doesn’t die in the final conflict, but is humbled in some way. She keeps the throne, and after a year of recovery where the council handles things and Arya helps them reintegrate into greater Alagaësia society without offending too many people and starting another war. Arya and Firnen join Eragon and Saphira after that.
Speaking of those two Riders...with more time for development, and more time for Eragon to mature and Arya to heal, as well as both of them to properly get to know each other, I do plan on having Eragon and Arya start a relationship. There’s issues with it still, and I don’t write much about it because it’s still iffy at best for me (I’m aromantic and asexual so writing romance is always a little wonky, and I also kin MIC!Arya as somewhat-clueless-to-hints demiromantic/demisexual so that’s always interesting to work with…) but I feel the extended timeline could make it more realistic and healthy.
Alright that’s all I have. It’s quite a bit, haha! I’ve mostly written MIC for more prequel type things, as well as kept my writing in the times of the first and second books, so the plot isn’t very well done. Hope you enjoy what I have though! :)
I’ve answered the part of your question about the plot/timeline, but not fully answered your question, really. Besides the ‘modern’ aspect, there’s SIGNIFICANT changes to characterization and personalities for lots of the characters. If you want more of that kind of explanation, feel free to make another ask (or I’ll just make a reblog extension for this one) and I’ll gladly go over what I have/know of my versions of the characters thus far! They kinda...make themselves sometimes when I write, so characters I haven’t written about often are less developed in MIC than I’d like.
Just one???? Absolutely not
- Heaven, Iowa by littlebipolarsunshine and a leaf falls on loneliness by iimpossible_things are two that I reread constantly.
- the Catching Me: Buddie BDSM series by @princessfbi is phenomenal.
- and literally anything by @letmetellyouaboutmyfeels but especially Leading with the Left and In the Gray You are Golden
I'm gonna have to say my ability to have a conversation with almost anyone at any given time. In-person conversations are very intuitive for me and I've never felt intimidated by another person, which makes me able to have a conversation with most everyone. I've definitely met some interesting people and had some absolutely wild conversations.
Which fandom of yours (past or present) has the best fics?
I'm technically only firmly in two fandoms so I don't really know. I love how many fics the SPN fandom has and some of them are truly amazing.
Which creation of your own are you the most proud of?
I can definitely see how far I've come, but my first ever fic Gender is a Fluid will always be my baby. I'm also super proud of I Climb Higher Every Hour.
Have you ever read RPF?
Yup.
Tag the mutual(s)/friend(s) most likely to get away with murder.
Can I pick myself? Also @giddyupbuck
Tag the mutual(s)/friend(s) who know(s) the most about you.
100% @father-salmon and all of the Silly Guys (gn)
@devirnis @honestlydarkprincess @monsterrae1 @hippolotamus @exhuastedpigeon @loserdiaz @snarkythewoecrow @hoodie-buck @spagheddiediaz @sunshinediaz @actualalligator @tizniz @lochnesswriter and anyone else who would like to play!
Tagged by @steadfastsaturnsrings and @monsterrae1 😘😘
Rules: list your top 5 comfort characters and include a gif of each:
Starting off strong with Dean Winchester
Buck, the most adorable baby
The Doctor (all of them but mostly David Tennant)
Crowley (Good Omens, its also david Tennant, there's a theme)
And lastly, many characters that are all Mark Sheppard
this was a lot of fun!
no pressure tagging @devirnis @theotherbuckley @ronordmann @rogerzsteven @father-salmon @snarkythewoecrow @cactusdragon517 @bleuzombie @your-catfish-friend @yelenasbuddie @honestlydarkprincess @spotsandsocks @princessfbi @weewootruck @loserdiaz @housewifebuck @theplaceyoustillrememberdreaming @wikiangela @giddyupbuck @wildlife4life @exhuastedpigeon @tsunamibuckley @malewifediaz @hoodie-buck @hippolotamus @vampbuckley @eddiebabygirldiaz and anyone else who wants to do it!
this is the most people I've ever tagged in a post, i'm so sorry if i forgot to tag anyone and I'm slightly less sorry if anyone doesn't want to be tagged 💜🩵💜🩵
Nasuada: *dryly* Madam Regent, please do not doubt for a moment that I would commission a spell to be placed on these walls to prevent swearing so we may preserve proper decorum here.
Arya: *standing at ease, completely serious* Oh, your majesty, I must remind you that I would have no qualms on using the Name of Names to amend such a spell so that I can continue swear like a twice retired gunny in the presence of your court. *half bow*
Firnen: Islanzadi keeps reapplying the one around the Knotted Throne but it never lasts more than five minutes.
Nasuada: I wouldn’t expect any less.
List 7 comfort films and tag 7 people! I was tagged by @spotsandsocks thank you so much!!
In no particular order:
Serenity (no I haven’t seen firefly)
Down Periscope
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The Princess Bride
Rise of the Guardians
Race to witch mountain (2009)
Matilda (1996)
Honorable mention: Red White and Royal Blue, I just think they’re neat
Tagging: @monsterrae1 @father-salmon @snarkythewoecrow @cactusdragon517 @imbiowaresbitch @sapphirecobalt-1 @zeppelinmixtape @giddyupbuck @songliili yes this is more than 7 people lol
