[the-lady-heiress]

“One day the flames will fade, and only Dark will remain.”

Indie RP blog for Soulsborne OC Elizabeth 35yo GMT -3

≈ 21+ minors DNI ≈ 18+ years of RP experience ≈ Semi-selective ≈ Private ≈ Canon, OC and Crossover friendly

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[the-lady-heiress]

OOC

I figured a while ago it is the mere thought of knowing that I'll wrestle with my current theme's code for meager progress that's sapping my motivation to care for my RP blog at all. Feels like trying to prepare a dish with blunt knives, every time (that's why I appreciate each and every person who has the knack for coding in general, because goodness gracious I don't have the IQ for it!), and the idea of RPing without having my rules and character profile minimally presentable feels like I'm receiving friends and guests in a house under construction... I was reluctant because I didn't want to "throw away" what I worked on so far, but... this blog is a hobby that should bring me joy, not feel like a chore. I know for a fact that even some years ago, we already had more practical themes with a wider array of preset customization options, and this is what I need right now, so I can customize and edit my blog faster and focus more on roleplays. If anyone is acquainted with Tumblr themes, I'm open to suggestions! Paid ones also count, I think I've had this blog long enough to consider it a small, good investment if it has what I'm looking for.

[wallytheboogiebug-deactivated20]

Visit Original Link

this is the bonfire post. Everything before and after this strays from the bonfire. Stay awhile for a place of respite, and reblog to become a firekeeper

[crimson-house]

Lots of people are reblogging that armour gif again saying they’re happy to know the names of the various parts, so here’s a few more diagrams. Naturally, some styles of armour have extra or different parts and there are specially made suits for jousting and such.

A really important thing to note is that not every soldier/warrior of the time had plate armour. Chainmail was much more common. For as cheap and available as it was, it did a great job against most bladed weapons. It was only when swords made for stabbing and advancements in arrows came about that could break through the links that plate armour started to really get going. But it’s expensive and has to be custom made for each warrior, unlike the one-size-fits-all chainmail tunics.

The main thing to keep in mind when designing armour is what purpose you want it to serve. Does your character need maximum mobility? How do they fight? Do they come from a background where they could get their hands on a fitting suit? And if they are wearing a full suit of armour, make bloody well sure they can move in it! Fantasy armour is more often than not, impractical and does not “meld” together. Ever play a video game and your character’s armour will clip through their own body? Yeah, don’t do that. You’ll feel like a master if you come up with armour that fits well.

[duxuebing]

Photography by Xuebing Du

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whispers of the sky and sea

[memesomething]

ways to ask about it.

"You don't talk about it."

"Will you tell me?"

"Some people never want to share. That could just be what it's like for you."

"It's not, like, toxic sludge. It's not 'share what happened or die'. But it might help."

"There's something you're carrying, and I think it hurts you."

"I'd believe you, you know. If you told me."

"When you are ready to tell me, I will be ready to listen."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Was it bad?"

"What's rattling around up there?"

"You obviously don't trust me enough."

"You want me to ask? Fine. What happened to you? What made you walk away back there? What did you never bother to tell me?"

"What did they/he/she do to you?"

"What did they take?"

"You know I'm on your side."

"Did he/she/they hurt you?"

"Did he/she/they attack you?"

"Do you feel safe when they're here?"

"You look uncomfortable."

"Tell me."

"I care."

[thefuzzydave]

Corgi Butts Are The Happiest Butts on Earth

[bellafayegarden]

The beauty of blue…

[clara-scintilla]

Deep ocean creatures

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[the-lady-heiress]

GET TO KNOW THE WRITER:

favourite colour(s): Shades of blue (especially in the cornflower and royal spectrums) and 4.0 black;

favourite flavour(s): Salty, sour, and sweet, interchangeably;

favourite genre(s): Dark Fantasy, Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror and Psychological Horror;

favourite music: Primarily I turn the car radio to rock stations, but I enjoy other types and the scenes I play in my head also require different moods!;

favourite movie: A tie between Beauty & The Beast, Lord of The Rings, and I'll cheat a bit and say Mouthwashing (yes, the game!);

favourite series: I don't watch TV series regularly, but Game of Thrones (despite the mishandled source material-less seasons), Sandman, and The Amazing Digital Circus are the ones that come to mind first. If games count, the whole Souls franchise!;

last song: Abracadabra by Lady Gaga;

last movie: Moana 2 (5/10, has its moments, but too emotionally manipulative for the sake of selling merch for me to genuinely care);

currently reading: A Song of Ice and Fire (mostly studying Martin's vocabulary and descriptors.);

currently watching: National gaming channels;

currently working on: Decluttering/repairing our house at a steady pace + reworking this roleplay blog, also at a steady pace!

Where have you seen this?: @yeleltaan let me see (Took myself long enough, but here it is, friend! Thanks for tagging me!) Whom should you tell? @swordluck | @izar-tarazed | @fishermcn | @abysscl | whomever may lay eyes upon this. (disregard if you guys have done this before, it's been so long I don't know who did it or not! ^^; )

[the-lady-heiress]

The Drink of The Abysswalker

I feel the need to share this, you guys need to know this exists somewhere in the world and it would be a CRIME if I didn't tell you! A week or so ago I went to a boardgame house to celebrate a friend's birthday, it was then that I realized they changed some drinks on their menu and...:

They created a drink inspired by Artorias! It is super rare to see anything Souls-related referenced in thematic establishments, so I had to order it to know how it looked like!

I'm sure you're looking at this picture and, just like me, noticed it doesn't match Artorias aesthetically, but that's because they prioritized representing his essence through the ingredients instead of the drink's visual presentation! Which piqued my curiosity enough to make a brief analysis on it! Now, I'm no expert on alcoholic drinks, but what I researched about them was enough to comprehend whoever prepared this drink was a fan as well or did their homework! Check it out: - Campari and Amaro Ramazotti are italian aperitifs made from a mix of neutral alcohol and herbs, barks, roots, flowers and fruits. It's a callback to Oolacile! (I was puzzled at first about why the use of two italian aperitifs. My guess is that the Amaro tones down the bright red hue of the Campari. Even if mostly conceptual, a red drink for a character strongly associated to blue would look too dissonant.) - 'Hidromel' translates to 'Mead'. Mead is also known as "The Drink of The Gods" and is often portrayed in fantasy as the drink of warriors. Artorias was a member of the divine race, and renowned for his skills with the greatsword. - 'Aceto Balsamico' is not a drink, it's an italian vinegar! It's thick, and it's black. Suffice to say, it alludes to the Abyss. Curiously, the word 'balsamic' signifies 'curative'. The irony...! - 'Solução Salina' translates to 'Saline Solution', but don't be fooled! There are different types and one is made for drinking. As the name suggests, it tastes a bit salty. Like tears. Probably symbolizes how Artorias' story descended into a tragedy. The drink itself leans towards bitter with a slightly salty aftertaste. For those who prefer this sort of flavor, it's quite enjoyable! As for myself, I've never been a heavy drinker, and I lean more towards sweet and/or sour drinks, so I probably won't be ordering this one again. The Souls games are not the sort of IP that you casually see around like the big classics or famous triple As (unless we're talking about the exclusive limited-time restaurants they open in Japan to promote the game), so this came off as a huge surprise. All things considered, it was worth the experience as a fan of the franchise!

[the-lady-heiress]

OOC

Came back from a last-minute trip yesterday. I should return to my activities soon!

[the-lady-heiress]

OOC

Joined in on the meme, just for fun! I'm a little late, but since Valentine's Day is just here, I suppose I'm still on time somehow. Compiled them all into one single post to avoid dashboard flooding, if that's alright with y'all. @through-fire-and-flame Hope you don't mind that I added a background to yours (and used the Linear Burn filter during the process). @izar-tarazed I added a small icon matching your character to your free space. @swordluck We don't actively roleplay, but I see you in my dashboard thanks to a certain pyromancer! Also added Anri's sword in the free space. Hope you don't mind that I did one for you just for fun. I can take it down, if it's not in line with your policies! @yellowfingcr And not a single bingo was made! X'D

[abysscl]

The mention of having bought items has his curiosity piqued. Always the nosy one when someone mentions their spending habits. Watching as the woman unveils various things, the scent of the spices causing his nose to wrinkle slightly but not in disgust, more like a slight scent overload when he was so used to stale and bland meals from traveling. A gauntlet covered hand reaching up into the black void that his helm and shroud caused for just a moment before lowering once more into his lap.

❝So you have.❞

Offering a nod towards her mention of tokens, how proud she must feel. Perhaps a similar pride that he experienced when he had finished tasks for their Lord. Though his thought is cut short when she mentions him partaking in food, a tilt of the head much akin to a dog hearing an odd noise as he looks over the offering.

❝You need not buy things for me, but I appreciate it nonetheless. If this is an offering- I will have to find a return gift next time I visit the markets.❞

[the-lady-heiress]

She hummed shortly. Elizabeth had the vague urge to say 'Tempting' followed by the mention of a new pair of seashell earrings, but she refrained, whether by prudence or wariness. Maybe it was too soon for jests . It would do no good to play around with an unripe trust, if that's where Artorias' is at regarding her. "I rather intended this as a small activity we could both enjoy." She balanced the bread over the basket and prepared the knife over it. "Hence I picked something you like as well." The sorceress punctured the loaf at the score where the crust was thinner, liberating a fragrant cloud that pushed her head back slightly with its heat. One just out of the oven it was, still very soft inside, if not a little too hot to the touch yet. "Oh, I have not forgotten your dear companion, of course, if you deem it appropriate for her." A hint of enthusiasm rose up slightly above her collected tone as Elizabeth reached under the bread for a piece of cured meat. She knew much of dogs for close contact and too little of wolves for mere lack of reliable literature on the subject. "Prithee, indulge as you see fit."

[the-lady-heiress]

A ways from the bustling crowd is where she spotted him. Quite curious for a man seemingly sociable and not at all easy to miss. It was quite captivating to see the knight and the wolf seldom parted from each other, subtly glad as she took enjoyment in Sif's presence herself. Elizabeth responded to his hand with a brief curtsy, practiced and devoid of the stiff formality common to court. It took a while, but Elizabeth exhibited a gentle smile upon her lips and eyes nowadays, at least in his presence, as Artorias' amiable disposition reassured and comforted her. "I thank you once again for obliging my wish. I understand your spare times are rare." She remarked appreciatively.

[abysscl]

❝Rare, but recently enjoyable.❞

He nods. Of course they were enjoyable when he was around the other knights, but it seemed even more rare that they had time to spend together. Always at least one of them off on some mission given by their lord. How he missed the other three...

But those were things to think on and endure at a later point, perhaps when maintaining his weapon he could get all weepy in the privacy of his own chambers. Instead focusing on the woman before him, gesturing to a spot beside him and the wolf.

❝Sit for a moment, if you have time?❞

[the-lady-heiress]

Elizabeth had brought with herself an oval wicker basket, which she put upon the stone bench at an appropriate distance from Artorias to mind his neck, arranged her skirts and gracefully sat on the other side of it as he requested. "I left earlier, to buy those on my way here." During the middleweek, some stalls settled closer to the busier roads, one of which led her to where they arranged to meet.

Everything in it was too large for that little thing, and could threaten to fall at any minute if not for how all of them crammed against each other for stability. There was a small burlap bag bloated from its contents, a bottle of water with white petals floating inside, two small square glass flasks of varied spices, all of them forcefully pushed by a lump of shapes under a cotton towel. The scents that floated and spiraled out of it were a clashing fest of sweet, spicy and herbaceous. Little reminders of home, or what used to be part of her old routine, if only close enough to it.

"I advanced through sufficient tokens in prior days, it's why I proposed that we meet." She reminisced with subtle satisfaction as she tentatively unwrapped the towel by the edges. Despite her relieved tone, Unveiling too much in too little time strained and stressed her down to slowly tint dark circles under her eyes. A gentle moment with a gentle friend should dim the tragic scenes in the back of her mind.

The towel gave way to show a rotund, crisp, rustic loaf of bread too big for a human, and many samples of cured meat sharing space with a handful of soul cakes. From the bottom of the basket, she rummaged for a utility knife so large it looked like a dagger in her hands. "I saw you partake on one of those but once before." Whether talk of Artorias' bottomless stomach ringed truth or not, it wouldn't hurt to offer some appreciation.

[abysscl]

His hand on the wolf's head to keep himself grounded as he watches the people come and go, he never did like sitting around doing nothing... Made him anxious, and what good was a knight that had jitters? Jitters that are soothed slightly at the presence of one of their esteemed guests. It wasn't hard to forget himself around the sorceress, if one could call loosening up slightly "forgetting one's self".

Gauntlet covered hand raising in greeting as if he were greeting another knight, Sif standing and sniffing the air as if to greet the woman gets a hidden smile from the knight.

❝Hail.❞

@the-lady-heiress.

[the-lady-heiress]

A ways from the bustling crowd is where she spotted him. Quite curious for a man seemingly sociable and not at all easy to miss. It was quite captivating to see the knight and the wolf seldom parted from each other, subtly glad as she took enjoyment in Sif's presence herself. Elizabeth responded to his hand with a brief curtsy, practiced and devoid of the stiff formality common to court. It took a while, but Elizabeth exhibited a gentle smile upon her lips and eyes nowadays, at least in his presence, as Artorias' amiable disposition reassured and comforted her. "I thank you once again for obliging my wish. I understand your spare times are rare." She remarked appreciatively.

[the-lady-heiress]

OOC

Finally added Verses to my main pinned post! I still have to add more though. Slow and steady, so I don't feel overwhelmed. Also put the Book link as "outdated", although I'm not entirely sure if I should've done that since there is still info. in there that's relevant and gotta be transferred to Tumblr. I'm starting to think I'll have to hunt down for a new theme, too. Something that comes with more customizable features by default, even if I gotta pay for one as I'm too much of an amateur to work with CSS on an advanced level. I don't know what's happening with my current one, but I can no longer edit my posts straight from the blog page, something messed with the "embeddd link" option and the buttons that used to be on the top right corner (the eye, the house, etc). All those small combined obstacles and inconsistent tools (like the text edit tools being the old version on the blog itself) have made editing blogs on PC more frustrating, and I'm sure they're lowkey affecting my inclination to work on it. EDIT: Ah. Also gotta revise the playlist. Some songs are no longer working.