Ya'til-Anath

A collection of lore for the original order known as The Shal'Thera- as well as posts from 'The Book Keeper' Endessa Duskbringer and her daughter Meridianna Duskbringer.

[pickypicnic]

[kuutamosonaatti]

The Girl King (2015) | dir. Mika Kaurismäki

[theshalthera]

when you get your soft, italicized, "Oh."

Prompt here

An’Set, the unrelated moment

you tend to be more preoccupied with practical things, to the point where you've been blinded to matters of the heart. sure, you're close with this person. you like to be close with people. it is rewarding to know and be known in return. you leave realization no choice but to sneak up on you. they're not even in the room when it happens. someone or something else spells it out for you, an observant friend's passing comment or a particular sentence you were reading in a book, and suddenly it hits you, what it all means. the person your feelings have been building themselves around. Oh. it's them. it's time. it's them and you, here and now, and you have to decide what to do at this crossroads. luckily, you're practically-minded.

100000% how he and @revthepunchbear got together.

Saeron, the kiss

you typically wait until the last second to believe the truth--because it would destroy you to believe it, and then find out it was a lie. you are someone who has never wanted to want, but has rarely been able to do anything else. the idea that you might have to break down your walls for the sake of someone else, someone who could easily decide they don't like what is on the other side, is harrowing. why let people get close enough to be rejected? you are enough for yourself. and you will tell yourself that every time you catch yourself staring at their mouth, smirking at their joke, finding a reason to flick their shoulder. until the kiss. that's when the flood of want, want, want bowls over you and you realize that you are torn between two ways of living. Oh, you think. because despite how complicated you have made it, the moment you kiss, somehow, things seem incredibly simple. they won't be once you start thinking again, but for now, for this moment, you live in the quiet peace of revelation. Oh.

If.. and that’s a big fucking IF Saeron ever found somebody that completely knocked him out, this is likely exactly what would happen. Just completely feeling torn in two directions. The thot life is powerful.

[davidcorenswct]

IN TREATMENT Episode 4.24 “ Brooke – Week 6” Dir. Jessica Yu 

[shaeshine]

🌟 Crab

"Oh I got all sorta memories of crabs. I remember back in Feralas, we'd put out the crab pots and then at the end of the day, collect em all up and have a big boil on the beaches. Everyone from the village was there and it was like the most massive happy family ya ever would know."

A deviant sort of grin spread his lips next though.

"Course, it wasn't any fun if we didn't play 'Pinchin' Problems'. Never played? Well... let me explain. All us stupid young adults, guys and girls, would take a huge bucket of those snapping angry crabs off down to the cove. Everyone had to strip down and... Gather in a circle round the bucket. We'd take turns... Guys had to dunk their dicks, girls had to dunk their titties. If ya got a crab pinch, you were out. Last one standin' was the winner."

A snicker left his lips as he reminisced.

"Ever had to run back down the beach lookin' for the healer cuz a crab wouldn't let go of your cock? Yea... Didn't think so. It's a bad time. Would not recommend."

[theshalthera]

An’Set glowered somewhere nearby, “It was a stupid game, kah. I will never unsee you and the other’s foolishness.” Truly, the image of his cousin waddling with a crab hanging off his nethers was an image that no amount of chemicals could erase.

[lolita-wardrobe]

[vague-humanoid]

@sandayuoda

[theshalthera]

gathering red

Luc’rentia had called them to Sundown Hold in a panic, and so An’Set was the first to arrive in his wife’s court, followed immediately by Saeilhn and Thaereus, lastly, Meridianna. 

"The web spoke and we have a target." Reveria went straight to the point, which to all Shal’Theran in the room was an agreeable method. The urge scratched at An’Set’s mind to resume his pre-martial life, to return to something he understood. Hunt. Eliminate. It was a passing urge that he did not voice to his wife.

“Then who will go to eliminate this target, Reveria?” Saeilhn was bold enough to ask. Unlike her cousin, she did not wrestle with the urge to flee her new, more solid lifestyle. But if the Red Web called, she would always answer.  "There is a very high potential that this is some sort of warlock using Fel. So I would like Saeilhn to follow through on this,” Reveria said it, sounding unsure of her choice not to go herself.

Now the urge hit Saeilhn. It was a dangerous slope to stand on, wanting to kill someone just for what they were.

[TW, mild gore, horror ] Reveria spoke of a vision gifted to her by one of the poor, fragmented pieces of the Red Web. A tower at the edge of Duskwood, a woman wielding fel with malice. 

As she and Thaereus arrived in the thicket of the dark woods, Saeilhn stared at the tower, red hands slithering through her aura like snakes searching for a meal. Something in her face was different. Cold and distant.  “Looks like lackeys on the north side of the building. Could be more inside, “ Thaereus said. A single nod confirmed she heard him.  “Sae?” It was his special way of asking if she was alright. 

“It will be over quickly,” she assured him, which could have referenced her mood or the warlock’s life. “Draw them from the door, I’ll slip inside. By your lead.” She let her lips lock with his, before the warrior strode forward to do what he did best: be big and loud. A distraction. 

“Hey fellas,” Thaereus said with a sort of arrogant smirk. “You wouldn’t happen to be guarding a tower of doom, would you?”

The bait was taken, and soon he was fending off a five man team of human’s. The clash of sword to ax rang behind her as she pressed forward into the tower, shimmering with red as she stalked the shadows.

Up the winding stairs, Saeilhn heard two voices. 

“A bounty hunter, alone and foolish, my lady. You needn’t worry. The thralls will make quick work of it,” a man’s voice assured her target. 

“Have them capture it alive, we are nearly out of stock downstairs,” the woman scoffed haughtily. 

“Shall I bring up the older woman? Or perhaps you’ll save yourself for the strapping elven wa--” 

A red hand shot from Saeilhn’s aura, out of the shadows and against the man’s head. The slam of his head against the wall was so forceful that the skull cracked as easily as an egg against a skillet. Brain matter and a body slid down the wall and to the floor in the time it took Saeilhn to run out of the shadows and slash the woman’s cheek, severing a lock of blond hair on the other side. 

“Cowardly shadow stalker, OUT!” The warlock screamed and fired four bolts in succession after the trail of red smoke that Saeilhn left behind. The last two blasted against a wall of four, spectral arms that stacked like a shield out in front of Saeilhn. When the felfire cleared from smoke to nothing, Saeilhn stood opposing her.

It was all red. A massive swell of red hands that surrounded Saeilhn, fragments of souls waiting to drag the warlock to her fate.The warlock sneered and gathered up chaos energy to blast her attacker, but Saeilhn was fast. 

In a dead sprint, Sae ducked so low to the ground it looked like she might slide across the floor. When the bolt was safely over her head, she rose and spun the dagger to a hammer grip position. Once she was on the warlock there was no stopping the precision. A hard thrust up under the warlocks armpit would have been enough to kill her, but she ripped it out to splatter blood along the floor. A second thrust ensured demise. 

Saeilhn pulled the dagger out and kicked the woman into the floor, collecting a blood sample off the edge of the knife for Reveria. The warlock stared up at her killer, wheezing for air. 

Hands burst from the floor, and somewhere in Dead Sun, Reveria’s red lantern thrummed with light. The Red Web was angry. Thousands of the hands pulled on the warlocks body gripping at what remained of her soul to drag it beyond to pay its price.  The screaming she managed was remarkable to Saeilhn, who watched with more interest in the web’s behavior than sympathy for the damned.

By Monday morning, a box with a red ribbon was delivered to Sundown Hold, Saeilhn’s unmasked scent upon it. Inside, a lock of blonde hair and a vial of blood. Proof that the target was dead. 

@revthepunchbear​ @deadsunharbor​

[atc-wra]

Fourth Monthly Harbor Match

A big thank you to everyone who showed up this evening! We had a wonderful turn out! As always, this wouldn’t be an event with all of you folk. You make this what it is.

This month contestants played the game Tow the Line. It is a race of strength and stamina, Tow the Line featured contestants flexing their might. Contestants were required to drag an anchor by rope, to the finish line. As if that wasn’t hard enough, contestants had to do so uphill! 

A big congratulations to our winner: An’Set Duskbringer!

We would also like to congratulate this month’s runner up: Amelia!

You can view the bracket here.

@eilitheduskbringer​ (I do not know if An’Set has a tumblr) @ameliarabon​

[theshalthera]

Had a great time!

[theshalthera]

Saeilhn Three Characters

Gong Li as Hatsumomo

Anya Chalotra as Yennifer of Vanderburg

Zhang Ziyi as Mei

[theshalthera]

Saeilhn Duskbringer

► basics;

Full Name: Saeilhn Duskbringer Age: 8.7-9k ~ Birthday: October 28 th Sexual Orientation: Flexible Relationship Status: Sort of Single? Religion: Complicated Occupation: Shal’Theran Infiltrator

► background;

Place of Birth: Feralas Hometown: Shalla’Sil (Destroyed around the War of Shifting Sands, also not a lore place) Education: Shal’Theran Training, includes everything from advanced combat to basic reading, writing, and maths. ► physical;

Faceclaim: Gong Li Eye Color: Bright Silver Hair Color: Black Height: 6′4 Weight: Average Tattoos, Birthmarks, Scars, etc: TATTOOS Left Wrist- Shal’Thera tattoo (a black circle) Arms, Fingers, and Legs- Covered in black bands. Like all Shal’Theran, these tattoos symbolize lost friends and family. Face- Marks of the Blade SCARS Body- Various arrow/stab/bullet scars, none are particularly noticeable  Back and Shoulders- What looks like, upon close inspection, to be reddened hand prints. Some are partial prints, others full on handprints. It is almost as if they are burned into her skin. Throat- A permanent red mark, similar to the ones on the rest of her body in the shape of a hand print.

► relatives;

Father’s Full Name: Elonne Duskbringer Father’s Status: Alive Father’s Occupation: Shal’Theran Apostate Hunter Mother’s Full Name: Andre’an Dewfall Mother’s Status: Alive Mother’s Occupation:  Priestess of Elune, Shal’Theran Priestess Siblings: Le’Rassa Dewfall, and many many more of Elonne’s bastards. Other: @eilitheduskbringer​, cousin. An’Set Duskbringer, cousin. Saeron Duskbringer, Cousin. Endessa Duskbringer, Grandmother. Merdianna Duskbringer, Aunt

► relationships;

Ex-Significant Other(s): Only a string of bad choices. Reason for Separation: One or both parties being a whole ass Thot. Current Significant Other: Currently courting with Thaereus Stormwalker. She is not typically the type to commit and the promise is slow. What They Look For In Others: Typically, excitement. Lately, she’s been enjoying emotional support.

► personality;

Positive Traits: Fun, Positive (usually), Friendly, Funny Negative Traits: Manic- Depressive, Hair-trigger Temper, Flighty, Petty

► misc;

Hobbies: Dancing, Drinking, Partying, Hanging with Friends, Running, Training Habits: Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol, Being Slightly Obnoxious  ► ooc hooks and info;

You might know Sae if you’ve fought in any of the wars from Shifting Sands on. Or if you know one of the many many Duskbringers around the city. She also has been to jail in several countries, but particularly if you’re a Senntinel and want to recognize her, PM me!

ooc name: Currently using ‘Eilithe’ for both Saeilhn and Eilithe. ‘pettyelf’ on MG and WRA as well.

plots: Currently she’s involved with The Red Web that @revthepunchbear​ had mentioned in some posts, pst if you want to get involved!

[theshalthera]

An’Set Duskbringer DnD Traits

𝙱𝙰𝚁𝙱𝙰𝚁𝙸𝙰𝙽   » toothy grins, stories around the campfire, clothes covered in pet hair, hot temper,  old jeans, heartbeat in head, potatoes  and steak, beaded jewelry, bruises like galaxies,  mementos, backpack stuffed full, craigslist furniture, spontaneous road trips, air ripped from lungs

𝙱𝙰𝚁𝙳   » homemade  bread, white lies, easily excited, trying on hats, band  geek, pep talks, no impulse control,  sunsets, vintage fashion, long showers,  selfies, following dreams, rosy cheeks, song mash-ups, pink lemonade with tequila, loves easily, animated storyteller, full of comebacks

𝙲𝙻𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙲   » list of wishes,  biting their tongue, band-aids and neosporin, shoulder to cry on,  morning sun, necklaces, trial and error,  homemade quilts, formal clothing, astrology  fan, messages in bottles, pleated braids, speaking  up for friends, feathers, motivational quotes, vivid dreams

𝙳𝚁𝚄𝙸𝙳   » bird watching, shy kid, wind chimes, trying to whistle, summer camp, apple orchards, lost in their head, glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling, hoodies, thrift shopping,  saving worms off the sidewalk, pig latin, bare feet, thunderstorms, numb fingers, braided hair, naming potted plants (they aren’t cute names)

𝙵𝙸𝙶𝙷𝚃𝙴𝚁   » goosebumps, leather  jackets, adventure, chewing  nails, cares deeply but can’t  show it, bronze locks, no sleep,  taste of iron, netflix binges, never  forgets, combat boots, stories behind scars,  table for one, official soundtracks, sore calves, trusts themselves the most

𝙼𝙾𝙽𝙺   » always trying to be better, wanderlust,  meditation, sweat pants, old   photographs, yoga, sleeping in  hammocks, nostalgia, minimalist design,  a breath of fresh air, baby animals, volunteering,  perfectionist, doesn’t care about fashion, healthy snacks,  noticing the little things

𝙿𝙰𝙻𝙰𝙳𝙸𝙽   » school uniforms, thick  jackets, sleeping with the windows open, logical advice, scrapbooking, compasses, i fight for my friends,  sculpture gardens, cold morning air, big soul, likes routine, secret romantic, last to get jokes, sunflowers, practical presents, misty weather

𝚁𝙰𝙽𝙶𝙴𝚁   » herbal tea, smell  of rain, blinking away  tears, camping trips, collecting  bones, swiss army knives, first impressions,  anxious thoughts, bobby pins, burnt marshmallows,  too competitive, clothes lines, messenger bags, holding  grudges, gets along better with animals than people

𝚁𝙾𝙶𝚄𝙴   » flirtatious  sarcasm, candid photos, lost  phone chargers, adrenaline rush, picking  dirt out from beneath their nails, social  chameleon, clashing clothes, self-deprecating jokes, claw machines, sits in chairs wrong, smudged eyeliner,  has too many sunglasses, eats nothing or everything

𝚂𝙾𝚁𝙲𝙴𝚁𝙴𝚁   » infectious laugh,  family trees, shivers down their spine, lipstick and roses,  mood swings, clumsy, believing in destiny,  high expectations, sleeping in darkness, collection of nail polish, passionate, good grades but never studies,  poetry books, blowing kisses, not knowing their own strength

𝚆𝙰𝚁𝙻𝙾𝙲𝙺   » knowing everyone’s  secrets, backpack covered  in pins, envy, being in walmart  late at night, earl grey, selective  memory, conspiracy theories and cryptids, key smashing, need  to know basis, can’t cook, bags under eyes, experimental art,  flickering bulbs, black clothing all year long

𝚆𝙸𝚉𝙰𝚁𝙳   » piles of textbooks,  cat in lap, keeping a diary, indecision, scented  candles, studying alone in a café, lingering touches,  museum dates, unanswered questions, taking on too much responsibility, collections, chalk  dust, comfy robes, unnecessary apologies, coming home after a long day

tagged by: @revthepunchbear​

tagging: everyone. Every one of you.

[revthepunchbear]

The woman was carrying a load of bread baskets in her hands having a giggly conversation in the streets of Dead Sun with another woman walking with her that was easily overheard as both ladies hurriedly brushed past the Druidess. "I overheard the ladies in the bath house talking about how The Arbiter is expecting twins!"

Reveria had just finished visiting with Feril at the tattoo shop, hoping to have run into No’Vi to ask about her baby and the bear tattoo that had yet to come to fruition. Really, she just wanted an excuse to hang out with the pair because she was feeling a bit vulnerable as of late. So, as she walked, eyes distant - her ear twitched at the words from the woman’s mouth. Her jaw hung down and she spun to find the woman but she’d been lost in the crowd. 

“Oh… Goddess.” Immediately, without hesitation the druid spoke to her husband over the seal. “An’Set… I just heard someone say Eilithe is pregnant with twins. Apparently some women at the bathhouse know more… I… I kinda wanna go pester them.” Awaiting his response, she began to meander her way towards the bathhouse. @eilitheduskbringer @theshalthera

[theshalthera]

No’Vindere was exceptionally pregnant, laying on the couch the way that a whale might on the shower. “I want this kid OUT,” she groaned, pretty much the entire time Reveria was there. She was in the final stretches of her pregnancy and was not good company on the best of days. The blank face that An’Set usually wore some how grew blanker, he was in the middle of muddling up a mixture and almost smashed his finger in the process. “You mean that she is far enough along to know that and didn’t tell you? Wasn’t she drunk off her ass four days ago? Be Careful. Something is odd.” 

With that, An’Set went back to his work, perhaps he’d prepare some Not My Business Tea ™️

@cleansedbymoonlight​

[priestess-nightfury]

War of the Ancients: Escape from Zin-Azshari

A short series of images featuring Feyawen, Anwen, Aythos and Falerya by @kasimova-dariia, big thanks for this beautiful artwork!

[theshalthera]

Le'rassa: 18) What are they like when they’re tired? 29) What makes you blush that they do?

Le’Rassa poked her finger’s together, “Stel is kind of a child when he’s tired.” She chuckled lightly, her eyes downward and searching for nothing in particular with her scarred up eyes. “He whines some and drags his feet around.” 

Rassa’s cheeks grew hot and she looked anywhere but at the shadow that asked such a question. Everything Dev did made her blush. 

@devastelin-ravensorrow

[theshalthera]

An'Set: 24) Which smells remind you of them? 11) Have you dreamed about them?

For a man like An’Set Duskbringer, a sound-- a color-- a scent could bring a wealth of memories flooding back. When asked to recall Reveria’s though, he couldn’t reach further back than their wedding day. “Lilies,” he said, lost in the way they’d been braided into her long white hair. 

The second question pulled him back and he grunted, “For longer than I am willing to admit.”

[ @revthepunchbear ]

[spottedpear]

Ask Things About My S.O. or Crush!

1) Describe them in 3 words 2) Their favourite style of clothing 3) What mannerisms do they have? 4) Do they play an instrument? 5) How did you meet/become introduced to them? 6) Favourite thing they’ve ever said/texted/messaged? 7) What do you like doing with them? 8) Their favourite colour 9) Do they keep up to date on pop culture? 10) Sweetest thing they’ve done for you? 11) Have you dreamed about them? 12) Have they dreamed about you? (if you know) 13) Can they dance? 14) What does hugging them feel like? 15) Your favourite thing about them? 16) Their favourite thing about you? 17) Best memory of you together? 18) What are they like when they’re tired? 19) Could you imagine growing old together with them? 20) Could they imagine growing old together with you? 21) What would an ideal date with them be? 22) Are they competitive? 23) What do you do together? 24) Which smells remind you of them? 25) Do they remind you of any music? 26) Could you tell them your biggest secret? 27) Could they tell you their biggest secret? 28) How do you greet each other? 29) What makes you blush that they do? 30) What makes them blush that you do? 31) Would you say you love them? 32) Would they say they love you?

[theshalthera]

specify who! 

[losangelesareacode-deactivated2]

[bntyhuntr-remade]

i wanna thénk my määäāāam,,, and my daaæd

[theshalthera]

An’Set when he drinks @revthepunchbear @kurel-andiel