A bodyless floating skull

|| A floating skull in a tophat that happens to also be a druid || Has a pet frog named Jerermy under their hat || Librarian || Goes by Skull (they/ them) ||

[the-discerning-skull]

DOGS DNI (I'm sorry but the risk is too high)

[This is Skull (they/them) and they're very anxious (Hence the stuttering and pauses) all of the time.

They are currently run a public library, which has a cafe, run by their apprentice, Taro (@l1terally-justawizard). They are a member of @the-undead-wizard-council! They live in a treehouse with Taro, near Dublin.

This blog is run by @snailcheeserulz for a fun time!]

I use:

[square brackets] for ooc

*asterisks* for actions

(brackets) or #tags for sidethoughts

coloured text to make posts more interesting and to highlight bits

(header)

(Profile pic by the amazing @merlinemrysse)

[foreveriallyzombified]

women shoild only eat female animals and men should only eat male animals .

[greensighter]

what about non binary people

[foreveriallyzombified]

fuck i don’t know

[foreveriallyzombified]

oysters

[thespiantherepist]

Glad I’m genderfluid

[lylysma-deactivated20210716]

We can eat anything we want!

[foreveriallyzombified]

you have to eat oysters

[woman-becomer]

to any wizards who might find this on their dash, click keep reading 👇

your. incantantaions. are. impressive.

people are bewildered and amazed by your magical abilities, even if you don't hear people talking about them.

your spells are potent. they are influential on their environment.

your robes are lavish, and they are not overly gaudy. your brain is lying to you.

💖💖💖

[l1terally-justawizard]

@the-discerning-skull this is for you too!

[the-discerning-skull]

:0000

[the-pea-braned-warlock]

Let's say theoretically, if I was to start some sort of revolution (which I'm not) to overthrow the wizard councils because I don't know let's say for the sake of discussion I am annoyed at there mana tax (which just so you know I am not I lobe the mana tax). But if I was to do that,

how many of you would join me?

theoretically I would

I wouldn't

Voting ended onFeb 23, 2024

[the-mighty-dalob]

I mean... A Fight is always good but i have to ask...: Mana Tax? Where are you living that your Mana use is taxed? Sounds like you live under a Tyrant! Wizards are natural Tax Evaders you are being Exploited!

[the-pea-braned-warlock]

That is my point we must overthrow them

[the-mighty-dalob]

Well your Ruler sounds like a Tyrant. You should rule yourself! Realistically what is there they can do to stop you?

[yourlocalbreadenthusiast]

Last time I checked none of the councils have a mana tax, or any taxes.

[the-discerning-skull]

Someone definitely tried to tax me once...

[yourlocalbreadenthusiast]

The island has a whole thing about the fact that there are no taxes-

[the-discerning-skull]

...As soon as I got here!

[yourlocalbreadenthusiast]

Wha- Yeah that's not supposed to happen.

[the-discerning-skull]

Which is why we need a revolution! @the-pea-braned-warlock I'm more than happy to theoretically join your theoretical revolution, I have a library at my disposal!!

[the-pea-braned-warlock]

Let's say theoretically, if I was to start some sort of revolution (which I'm not) to overthrow the wizard councils because I don't know let's say for the sake of discussion I am annoyed at there mana tax (which just so you know I am not I lobe the mana tax). But if I was to do that,

how many of you would join me?

theoretically I would

I wouldn't

Voting ended onFeb 23, 2024

[the-mighty-dalob]

I mean... A Fight is always good but i have to ask...: Mana Tax? Where are you living that your Mana use is taxed? Sounds like you live under a Tyrant! Wizards are natural Tax Evaders you are being Exploited!

[the-pea-braned-warlock]

That is my point we must overthrow them

[the-mighty-dalob]

Well your Ruler sounds like a Tyrant. You should rule yourself! Realistically what is there they can do to stop you?

[yourlocalbreadenthusiast]

Last time I checked none of the councils have a mana tax, or any taxes.

[the-discerning-skull]

Someone definitely tried to tax me once...

[yourlocalbreadenthusiast]

The island has a whole thing about the fact that there are no taxes-

[the-discerning-skull]

...As soon as I got here!

[the-pea-braned-warlock]

Let's say theoretically, if I was to start some sort of revolution (which I'm not) to overthrow the wizard councils because I don't know let's say for the sake of discussion I am annoyed at there mana tax (which just so you know I am not I lobe the mana tax). But if I was to do that,

how many of you would join me?

theoretically I would

I wouldn't

Voting ended onFeb 23, 2024

[the-mighty-dalob]

I mean... A Fight is always good but i have to ask...: Mana Tax? Where are you living that your Mana use is taxed? Sounds like you live under a Tyrant! Wizards are natural Tax Evaders you are being Exploited!

[the-pea-braned-warlock]

That is my point we must overthrow them

[the-mighty-dalob]

Well your Ruler sounds like a Tyrant. You should rule yourself! Realistically what is there they can do to stop you?

[yourlocalbreadenthusiast]

Last time I checked none of the councils have a mana tax, or any taxes.

[the-discerning-skull]

Someone definitely tried to tax me once...

[mersinia]

Hello, could you please remove me from the tag list?

-@the-discerning-skull

You probably weren't on the list, I just haven't fixed it yet so had to resort to the old one, sorry for the tag, won't be happening again

[the-discerning-skull]

[thanks!]

[moth-amphetamine]

its true though non binary people are just too powerful

[snailcheeserulz]

yup!

[moth-amphetamine]

this post has been peer reviewed by somewhat of a wizard librarian

[the-discerning-skull]

*Wild florish* Not just any wizard librarian! The best, most beautiful non-binary skull librarian on Wizard Island Island!! Well, um, I guess that's just me... oh well

[:D]

[moth-amphetamine]

*gasp* you are unsure of yourself?? i say, your statement is absolutely correct!!

[the-discerning-skull]

Yes, well... I happen to be the only non-binary skull librarian on Wizard Island Island (as far as I am aware) So um, the bar low... in fact, it is literally non-existent...

[moth-amphetamine]

its true though non binary people are just too powerful

[snailcheeserulz]

yup!

[moth-amphetamine]

this post has been peer reviewed by somewhat of a wizard librarian

[the-discerning-skull]

*Wild florish* Not just any wizard librarian! The best, most beautiful non-binary skull librarian on Wizard Island Island!! Well, um, I guess that's just me... oh well

[:D]

[the-discerning-skull]

Hello there!

I have come to return a book

Ah yes, "All of the Gods Ever: A Definitive Guide" by Heroic Howard?

[queerbuwan]

Yes, it helped a lot during my travels. Here you go

*hands the book*

[the-discerning-skull]

Great! I'm glad it was helpful *takes the book, puts it under the desk and emerges with your library card in hand* For you... Feel free to browse, or come back any time!

[queerbuwan]

*takes card*

Thank you! :3

*portal wooshes*

[the-discerning-skull]

See ya!

[the-discerning-skull]

Hello there!

I have come to return a book

Ah yes, "All of the Gods Ever: A Definitive Guide" by Heroic Howard?

[queerbuwan]

Yes, it helped a lot during my travels. Here you go

*hands the book*

[the-discerning-skull]

Great! I'm glad it was helpful *takes the book, puts it under the desk and emerges with your library card in hand* For you... Feel free to browse, or come back any time!

[queerbuwan]

Ok, I'll be going to do some house chores. I will be gone for a few hours.

But I do want to give you each at least one thing to live for:

I have been compiling research and financial plans for months now, and as long as we stay connected, I can guarantee I will have enough disposable income to be able to at least visit each of you for even at least a day. Though it will be over the span of a few years, I will meet each of you.

It will be my only goal

You won't have to save up to move somewhere else, just live and I will be able to hug you. With the endurance you have shown me, and the will of iron you all have. I believe you all can live happy lives.

The ebb and flows aren't strong enough to beat our friendship that keeps us strong enough to love one another, no matter what.

Don't let the world hurt you when you're down, because you will grow back, and you will be helped by those who are still standing after the waves crashing to continue living.

@pie-tra @amethyst-aster @gobo-dos-goblin @fayewoods-2 @mayhem-moth @aroace-wizard @be-gentle-with-littluns @good-wizard @drewpdrop @aileaxthevoidien @ash-the-tiefling @verylegalwizard @bisexualchemistry @monsterfucker-research-wizard @im-a-wizard-who-dont-crime and anyone else I can't remember.. tag them if you so wish

A toast to those we have lost, and a toast to the many we still have. For not appreciating them now, is a road to regret down the path.

I believe in you, and I know you believe in yourself.

I love you all, and all the memories we have, and the many more that will follow.

[queerbuwan]

Some people I just remembered,

@rohza-is-a-bit-gay @dude-the-ancient-dragon @yourlocalbreadenthusiast @the-discerning-skull @l1terally-justawizard @ruby-angel-wizard @helpfulapprentice @agentldiddy @jhomikle @good-wizard2 @mtf-agent-robin @mtfjohnscp @serious-tabaxi @anne-androgynous-android @the-adhd-sorcerer @the-random-wizard-from-space

[the-discerning-skull]

[good luck!!!]

[the-discerning-skull]

Hello there!

I have come to return a book

Ah yes, "All of the Gods Ever: A Definitive Guide" by Heroic Howard?

[the-discerning-skull]

Someone shows up to the library, clearly a slime or slime-adjacent creature. It's covered in a plastic garbage bag, which has several tiny holes poked in it for air, as if it's trying to conceal its' identity.

...hi there!

Greetings, are... are you ok? Do you need a hand? *They reach out to remove the bag*

[yeast-wizard]

It backs away, keeping the distance between Skull's hand and itself around the same.

N-no! I mean...

I-I put it there on purpose, uhh... I'm here for s-some very particular reading material... you know, about normal reading stuff, like gods...

[the-discerning-skull]

Ah yes, you preordered... *they grab a book from under the desk* "Hideous Howard's Humongous Collection of Gods: God killer's edition: Volume 1"?

[yeast-wizard]

...y-yeah, that's the one...

He seems nervous, like he feels like he'll get caught doing something wrong at any moment.

[the-discerning-skull]

Great! I just need you to promise you will not use this for harm, and I'll check it out for you! Do you have a library card?

[yeast-wizard]

...uhhh... n-no, it's my first time here...

[the-discerning-skull]

Great, do you want one? It will make taking out a book next time much easier!

[yeast-wizard]

He stands still for a moment, contemplating the decision.

...o-okay... yeah.

[the-discerning-skull]

Perfect. All I need is your name and either your home address or your orb address (so we can remind you to return the book)

[yeast-wizard]

...hmmm, well, this is a predicament... I don't really know my own orb address... can't do magic, so it hasn't worked for a good two weeks, when the last charge my master gave it ran out...

...and I don't have a 'home', per se... I just kinda sleep inside logs...

[the-discerning-skull]

Ah, well then…I’ll just take your name….

… Do you want to be sleeping inside logs? *Skull looks worried*

[yeast-wizard]

He goes silent for a moment, then...

...runs away, straight out the door. For a blob wrapped in a trash bag, he is damn quick.

[the-discerning-skull]

Oh, um... bye... REMEMBER TO RETURN THE BOOK!

[the-discerning-skull]

Hello, how safe is your library?

Because I have a book that has knowledge that is supposed to be only known by my species

Would the book be safe here?

Very safe!! We have a safe for special books, and you can trust us to keep it extremely safe! Our library is completely fireproof, with multiple failsafes in place. We also have multiple protection ruins! We’d be happy to hang onto your book!

[the-discerning-skull]

Someone shows up to the library, clearly a slime or slime-adjacent creature. It's covered in a plastic garbage bag, which has several tiny holes poked in it for air, as if it's trying to conceal its' identity.

...hi there!

Greetings, are... are you ok? Do you need a hand? *They reach out to remove the bag*

[yeast-wizard]

It backs away, keeping the distance between Skull's hand and itself around the same.

N-no! I mean...

I-I put it there on purpose, uhh... I'm here for s-some very particular reading material... you know, about normal reading stuff, like gods...

[the-discerning-skull]

Ah yes, you preordered... *they grab a book from under the desk* "Hideous Howard's Humongous Collection of Gods: God killer's edition: Volume 1"?

[yeast-wizard]

...y-yeah, that's the one...

He seems nervous, like he feels like he'll get caught doing something wrong at any moment.

[the-discerning-skull]

Great! I just need you to promise you will not use this for harm, and I'll check it out for you! Do you have a library card?

[yeast-wizard]

...uhhh... n-no, it's my first time here...

[the-discerning-skull]

Great, do you want one? It will make taking out a book next time much easier!

[yeast-wizard]

He stands still for a moment, contemplating the decision.

...o-okay... yeah.

[the-discerning-skull]

Perfect. All I need is your name and either your home address or your orb address (so we can remind you to return the book)

[yeast-wizard]

...hmmm, well, this is a predicament... I don't really know my own orb address... can't do magic, so it hasn't worked for a good two weeks, when the last charge my master gave it ran out...

...and I don't have a 'home', per se... I just kinda sleep inside logs...

[the-discerning-skull]

Ah, well then…I’ll just take your name….

… Do you want to be sleeping inside logs? *Skull looks worried*

[the-discerning-skull]

A dark figure as black as the night enters the library

Hello, do you have a book that lists every god? Or something similar?

Well, our copy of "Hideous Howard's Humongous Collection of Gods: God killer's edition: Volume 1" is currently reserved for someone else... let me have a quick check in the "deities and religion" section for you! *Skull disappears around the corner* *in a raised voice, so you can hear them* LOVE THE LOOK, BY THE WAY!

[queerbuwan]

Thank you! I was born like this, but thanks!

[the-discerning-skull]

Ah, yes! *you hear a mixture of noises, including a rolling ladder, books falling from high places, and pages being leafed through* I DON'T HAVE TO USE THE LADDER, BUT I LIKE TO ANYWAY! *all those noises in reverse, as everything is tidied away* *Skull re-emerges* Sorry about that! Haven't had this one out for a while!

*they place a large, leather-bound tomb on the counter, and wipe off the dust, revealing the gold text and embossing* "All of the God's Ever: A Definitive Guide" by Heroic Howard. That's Hideous Howard's brother, by the way, trying to start some beef. So, it's a good book, as long as you can ignore the random exclamations of "take that, Howard!" And the like. It also might be a little out of date, but hey ho!

Is this OK for what you need?

[queerbuwan]

Yes, thank you very much!

*I place it in my chest of holding*

[the-discerning-skull]

Oooooone second, let me just check that out for you! Do you have or would you like a library card? *they start to type on the orb*

[queerbuwan]

I would like a card please, I don't have one

[the-discerning-skull]

No problem, all I need is your name and either your home address or your orb address (so we can remind you when your book is due back!).

[queerbuwan]

Skye, and I leave on the east side of wizard island island, in the Sanctuary Of Bisexuality.

And I suppose you will need access to the sanctuary without exploding to contact me, so have one of my keys.

*places the key on the desk*

[the-discerning-skull]

Perfect! *they write the details on a envelope, and puts something from under the desk into it. They hand you a card and the book* That’ll be due back (or renewed) in a fortnight, you can always send us a letter to renew it! Happy reading!