#theaccursed

[shimhaq]

"Aah, you were at my side, all along. My true mentor… My guiding moonlight…"

Ah what to say, from the boss design where he goes from the grotesque beast to fighting with his last shred of humanity, the absolutely mindblowing OST and its transition, the boss room, the lore. From really hit the highest points with this breathtaking, nightmare inducing boss. Ludwig remains one of the best bosses Ive ever battled, ever. 

[alextriestowritestuff]

Introducing my ocs from my wip, The Accursed.

[mckaytriarchy-1]

Because I just listened to it, I found 'Mess Around' by Cage the Elephant an ironic song for Tess and Malekith, haha.

Send me a song that reminds you of a relationship you’ve seen on this blog. - @almodir - Accepting (Also: @the-accursed ) 

Link: Cage the Elephant, “Mess Around”

it’s like shit gets hardcore when a woman eats a portion of your army and sends you her hand with the middle finger upraised

 I guess that probably is like Malekith the Accursed’s dream date though.

[sweetbitterbitten]

his return is heralded with all pomp and circumstance as comes naturally for a war criminal whose cruelty is considered the most charming part of them. the heavy dark and glistening jewel of his court traces the spine of sordid familiarity through her. such a second homecoming, is this…

and to find herself seated, revered with some modicum of respect among their multitudes still, after the span of - y e a r s…

orphan queen…tricker of true names…

it seems the king has missed you.

she sips from her cup, shoulder leant with some weight to his own, as she only idly parses this evenings’ lauded performance art. she’s almost certain her tongue has cradled the crushed nightshade of these berries…but once before.

her mouth tips toward his most readily available ear - low intoned, in lightest breath, “you are entirely too intolerable, my lord. you should be punished for it - and with regular frequency.”

starter for @the-accursed

[shimhaq]

Ludwig sketch

[alextriestowritestuff]

All About Jules!

Hey guys! For those of you who don’t know, this is my form of introducing my character’s and whatnots. I should make a page of all these characters but tbh Tumblr is a little too high tech for me. Like I want to create a hierarchy of pages and I’ve looked everywhere for tutorials but I may have to find a theme that already has that setup. Anyway, let’s get into it!

Name: Julian but he goes by Jules (Again, no one in the Accursed has last names except the villain.)

Name Origin: Like I mentioned in Ezra’s “All About”, Jules’ name has nothing to do with powers unlike the other characters because I couldn’t find a name that fit his power. I picked Jules because it sounded nice.

Role: Protagonist

Occupation: Con artist-I mean, medium

Age: 17

Sexuality: Honestly, I’m not sure. Jules likes who he likes and that’s it. 

Creating the character: The Accursed is a sad story and pretty much all the characters have a tragic backstory so I needed some levity which so happened to be Jules. He’s witty, smart, determined, and would do anything for his friends. He has the ability to manipulate minds-create hallucinations, read minds, and alter memories- but every time he does so, he’ll lose his own memories. He uses his abilities regularly since it’s part of his job, so at the beginning of the story, he’s already a little forgetful. Next to Phoebe, the group uses his abilities most frequently so by the end of the novel, he’s close to being completely gone. 

Personality: Jules is like my son, my very problematic son. He’s here to have a good time and kick some butt. He has a joke for everything and while he’s v funny, it’s obvious that he uses humor to mask what he’s going through. There’s a girl he’s interested in--she’s not one of the main characters, she’ll only be mentioned--so he doesn’t want to forget her. He’s going on this insane mission so he can have a normal life and hopefully, she’ll be a part of it. He’s got a positive outlook on life which he’ll need for the journey ahead. Dude knows some sketchy shit fam like how to hotwire cars and dispose of a body. He’s got a few wild stories that only *almost* seem to incriminate. 

Interacting with other characters: I kind of tossed this part into the personality part for Ezra but I decided to make a whole other section from now on. So Jules is an extrovert, very much a people-person. The other characters would agree that he’s the life of the party, but he also makes sure everyone else is having a good time. I think I mentioned this in Ezra’s post but if I didn’t, Jules and Ezra didn’t have the best start. Jules was extremely persistent in having Ezra on the them since he was close to Dr. Larsson. He followed Ezra to his job, his house, and wherever else he went. Ezra hated him at first but after certain spoilery things transpire; they form a beautiful, unbreakable bond. They have this running argument about which decade had the best music and Jules would like you to know that it’s the 80s. He gets along well with the other characters as well. He’s sweet on Thana, playful with Nic, and absolutely adores Phoebe. There are times when Phoebe is consumed with pain and Jules holds her hand, giving her a clear mind and calming thoughts. After all, the best ship of all is friendship.

Theme Song: I was here by Beyonce (It’s mostly based on something that happens toward the end of the novel)

Cat or Dog Person: Dogs, definitely 

Favorite thing to do: Run an elaborate con or hang out with his friends, both is good

Least favorite thing to do: Losing his memories 

People/Things he hates: The white part of the oreo

Quote that describes him: “Comedy is a way to make sense of the chaos. It’s a way of dealing with things that are overwhelming, that threaten you. It’s a way to survive and get closer to the truth.” -Laura Linney

Direct quotes: 

“You got your bodybuilder ass handed to you by a old woman, you should be ashamed.”

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“On a scale of one to Australia, how dangerous is this plan?”

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“I’ll do it.”

His voice was so small I wasn’t sure I’d heard him correctly.  

“What?” I repeated as if I were having an out-of-body experience. This wasn’t happening. This couldn’t happen. “Jules, it’s not worth it. You’ll lose us. You’ll lose her and more importantly, yourself.”

Jules drew in a deep breath but it seemed shaky, like he wasn’t sure. This was...this was insane. 

“Ezra,” I looked up at him but he wouldn’t meet my eyes. “Tell him this is crazy. We’ll figure something out.”

His jaw worked. “Phoebe, this is the only way.” 

I shook my head repeatedly, wrapping my arms around myself like I could fend off the inevitable. “Jules, please don’t do this.”

There was this slight pressure on my chin and looked up only to be met with those doe-like eyes. 

“I need you to remember why we started this,” Jules’ voice was soft as he lifted my chin up. “Everyone has to sacrifice something right--”

“Don’t you dare use my own words against me.” I whispered, balling my hands into fists. “That’s not what I meant and you know it.”

The corner of his lips pulled up as a single tear rolled down his cheek. “This is my sacrifice, Phoebe. And if it keeps you alive, I’d do it a million times over. Let me do this. I need to.”

-Thanks for reading and if you’re interested in the Accursed or its characters, check out my WIP page here!

[alextriestowritestuff]

All about Ezra!

Hey guys! So this is another installment of “All about...” and it’s about Ezra, a character in The Accursed . So let’s get into it!

Name: Ezra (Fun fact: None of the characters in The Accursed have last names with the exception of the villain, Dr. Larsson.)

Name Origin: I picked it because I had to pick a name that was common in the 1920s. Over the next few “All about”, you’ll find out that the names in The Accursed are extremely relevant to the power of the character but Ezra and another character (Jules) have names not based on their power.

Role: Albeit reluctant, but still, protagonist

Occupation: Former infantryman for the 116th regiment. I haven’t decided his current job though.

Age: He became immortal at 18 so he looks 18 but he’s actually 83.

Sexuality: Straight 

Creating the character: My process for creating characters might not be the most conventional-or smart, really-but I usually build a character around a trait, archetype, or another character. So for this story I knew I needed an immortal and I figured he’d be a quite jaded about it. I knew that Dr. Larsson had given him immortality so I just found a place in her storyline and plopped him there. The setting of the time decided his age and occupation, a returning World War 2 soldier. Once I know why a character exists, I can structure them. However, I did run into difficulties with his age. If it were up to me, I’d make Ezra over 100 years old because that feels like a long time to live and be really bitter about it. But because his timeline is intertwined with a mortal--Dr. Larsson--I had to reduce it to 83. That’s also why the book takes place in 2010 specifically. I’m still looking for a loophole around that though.

Personality: Literally the most jaded, unreluctant protagonist you’ll ever meet. He’s an asshole with so many internalized issues. The Accursed is dual pov and Ezra is one of the narrators. His voice is similar to his speech pattern. It’s sarcastic, dark humor, and somewhat annoyed. When he’s first introduced, he wants nothing to do with the little mission the other characters have devised. He doesn’t want friends, family, or hell, even acquaintances. Because eventually, they will die and he doesn’t want to be hurt again. This vulnerability is buried real deep and halfway through the novel, one of the characters--Phoebe--calls him out for it. That confrontation isn’t pretty and it takes both of them a while to speak to one another again. Once they do though, Ezra opens up to her. He begins to tell her about his origin and the loss he’s suffered. Their relationship isn’t one of the romances where one person is like “I can fix my significant other with love” but rather it’s a “I’m a shoulder for you to cry on and I will listen to you.” I want their relationship to be an organic friendship before it becomes a romance. It’s also a two-way street, Phoebe struggles with abandonment issues so the two have common ground they can both relate to. Let’s hop over to romantic Ezra who is a massive sweet heart. Falling in love isn’t easy for him. Every interaction they have from now on is sacred to him. He has to remember this because in a few decades, she’ll die and he’ll be alone again. This underlying thought makes him a bit paranoid. For instance, they go on a date and Ezra has a great time. He finds out more about Phoebe and it felt nice to just let his guard down but then he thinks, this happiness is temporary and soon I’ll be miserable again. Phoebe reassures him often and eventually he comes around and decides to love her unconditionally even though it will hurt to lose her later. Along that same note, Ezra becomes a pretty decent guy and forms strong bonds with the rest of the characters. 

Theme song: Damaged by Danity Kane

Cat or Dog person: He’s definitely a cat person

Favorite thing to do: Being left alone to wallow in his despair

Least favorite thing to do: This stupid mission 

People/Things he hates: Everyone, but especially Dr. Larsson. He has extra hate for her. 

Quote that describes him: “Immortality--a fate worse than death.” -Edgar A. Shoaff

Direct quotes: 

“Look, I know I will be alive for all eternity but that doesn’t mean I have time for your rubbish.”

“Is that supposed to be an insult, you unimaginative dishrag?”

“I wish you’d grow a spine so I could rip it out and beat you with it.”

“I’ve walked this earth for many decades and I can honestly say that mankind are the worst creatures in existence. They destroy nature only to replace with concrete that will eventually be destroyed again. They’re petty, selfish, and would turn on each other in a heartbeat. Nothing and no one is sacred to them. This world isn’t worth saving, Phoebe, but you--you are.”

“Why is the concept of ‘only looking out for myself’ so hard for you people to grasp?”

“I lived here before this two-bit dive bar was even built and they still won’t let me in.”

So that’s a wrap for Ezra, I’ll be doing an “All about” on every character in the novel so keep an eye out for them! Thanks for reading!

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@the-accursed

“You know your face? It’s all bluuueeee...”

She’s mildly concerned.