#wei ling

[byallmeans1]

[last-of-the-jaded]

Gay Panic ™

[ahopefulmoon]

I was just thinking that in life, there are two phrases that shouldn't be left unsaid, no matter how mawkish they sound: "Thank you" and "I'm sorry".

Wei Wuxian (Mo Dao Zu Shi S02E05)

[wintersettled]

Some of yall have never tried to get your man to stop using dark magic and come to your clan only for him to deny safety for the greater good and during a battle after everything has gone to shit have to watch him fall to his death and think hes gone rhen spend 3 years of which you spent in isolation due to you being punished for standing by him even after everything and taking in his adopted child then after 16 years meet him again on the mountain you both went on your first journey together on as if history has repeated and given you a second chance, and it shows

[artswaps]

The Yiling Patriarch himself. This one is my least-favourite tbh. Looks a little off compared to the others which is a shame cos he’s my favourite character!! I think it’s something about the eyes...

Drawing my Untamed favs. More in this portrait series:

Lan Wangji / Wei Wuxian / Wen Qing / Wen Ning

[fiorelyn-the-first]

Closer Look

Not sure if anyone has ever noticed Empress Ling Ling’s hands. But the first time I saw them, I was shocked to see her fingers replaced with what looked like golden claws.

I assumed it was maybe an item worn for this episode (Season one episode 10). That was until I noticed in season two (episode 28) where we see her still with these odd accessories. 

I didn’t know what to look for when I began doing research on the matter. I was determined to find out why a kids show would have this particular character with “claws”. Eventually, my research led me to this site: [x] and this picture:

“ The wearing of fingernail protectors was specifically associated with the Manchurian high culture of the Qing Dynasty.”

~~~ “ The wearing of fingernail protectors was specifically associated with the Manchurian high culture of the Qing Dynasty. Han men were forced by law to wear Manchu clothing and to groom themselves by Manchu custom, whereas Han women were free to continue wearing traditional Han fashions. According to the Global Chinese Language and Culture Center, "Manchu women felt that long fingernails were a status symbol they protected them with fingernail covers that were finely carved and inlaid with gold silver and gems." 

It’s such a small detail on a kids show, but I think it’s great the character designers added that! 

[last-of-the-jaded]

Drunk Wangji is precious

[last-of-the-jaded]

“Lan WangJi kept his eyes on wherever Wei WuXian stepped, while Wei WuXian talked as he walked—” it’s perfect how in the novel Wangji always has his eye out for Bae first and foremost.