call me Vee | fae/faer pronouns | 23 | your local Very Tired College Student | I write stories and make jokes and reblog cool art and birds | currently into flight rising and genshin impact (diluc my beloved)
Recent discourse reminds me of that cult indoctrination trick that's often used to weed out more difficult marks early on, where they tell you all that you aren't allowed to eat rice on Tuesdays and then if you protest they go "wow SOMEBODY likes rice a little much huh" as if you're the fucking weirdo who cares too much about how much rice is consumed between Monday and Wednesday instead of them.
And this forces you to decide whether your autonomy matters to you more than the approval of the group - while they'll still act like you're on thin ice either way, if you give in at this point they know you're theirs forever, because now they've established a foothold, you've shown a moral weakness, which they will brand you with so it can be used against you in the future ("hey RICE-addict here doesn't want help break into the city records office") to force you to double-down and isolate you further.
And if instead you do decide to push back further, after your abrupt departure from the group ("You're seriously leaving us over RICE?!? Seriously?") and subsequent ostracism, you can then be used as a demonstration to the others who were more pliable, of how the outgroup is full of people like you who are obsessed with violating the No-Tuesday-Rice rule to the point where they'll abandon all their friends, who cared so much for them, so it clearly isn't an arbitrary restriction, you're the kind of monster these rules are intended to protect them from, thus all the other wise and esoteric precepts of the charismatic leader are implied to be equally justified.
This isn't just for cults either! Shitty partners, bosses, friends - they all do variants of this where if you kick back the first time they make an unreasonable request, it proves you weren't ever committed since you'd let such a small thing ruin everything. And of course, if it's the third or the tenth unreasonable thing they ask of you, it's SUCH A SMALL THING to be a deal-breaker at this late point in your relationship!
guy working on an artwork they knew would push them technically: what the hell why do i keep doing this wrong. am i haunted by malevolent spirits and such
guy who does not do studies and does not practice shading and does not use materials of any level of quality and does not know how to use them and does not know what they are doing: what the hell why does this look bad
see unfortunately I have this condition where if I am not explicitly told that I am a part of the ingroup then I will assume I must be part of the outgroup
I have been indirectly told that I was part of the outgroup when I thought I was part of the ingroup, and it sucks.
(Finding out later that "Do not invite [me] to the party" was express part of the event's rubric still fucking stings, because I thought those people were some of my closest friends.)
sometimes your distress does indicate you should stop and respect your limitations. at other times it's more of a baby aquatic mammal being introduced to water for the first time thing. Too bad the difference is so hard to tell.
people are going to annoy you and that’s not a reason to burn bridges or blow up relationships
some people will even annoy you often! some people aren’t good at social cues and will therefore be frequently annoying! still not a reason to blow everything up!
this post is about everyone who’s kind of annoying (which. everyone is annoying sometimes) but it’s also specifically about neurodivergent people who are just trying to exist in their communities without being ostracized for not doing every social interaction perfectly
Chapters: 1/?
Fandom: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Crepus/Varka (Genshin Impact), it is secondary but features often and is normal and healthy, Crepus/Tsaritsa (Genshin Impact), this is the pairing the non-con and stillbirth tags are for
Characters: Diluc (Genshin Impact), Crepus (Genshin Impact), Varka (Genshin Impact), Tsaritsa (Genshin Impact)
Additional Tags: Diluc-centric (Genshin Impact), Diluc Angst (Genshin Impact), Diluc Whump (Genshin Impact), Alternate Universe - Fairy Tale, Fairy Tale Elements, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, Stillbirth, it’s temporary and he gets better but it’s still There, So just be aware, Hurt Diluc (Genshin Impact), Good Parent Crepus (Genshin Impact), Fatui Harbinger Crepus (Genshin Impact), the implied non-con is mentioned but never described in depth, Crepus Tries (Genshin Impact), this is loosely inspired by starkid’s ‘cinderella castle’, it doesn’t feature any of the starkid musical characters and is also heavily inspired by fairytales as a whole, so i am not listing it as crossover, oh yeah, Written Before Varka Release (Genshin Impact), the varka in this fic is a fanon version me and my friend came up with, it is NOT canon varka, the non-con tag is between crepus and the tsaritsa, NOT varka
Summary:
And so, an hour after he was first born, Diluc Ragnvindr, heir to the Queen of Rime, took his very first breath, and opened his eyes.
(They were red, like his father’s, and they burned like new beginnings.)
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The gods are cruel. They know all too well that they were never meant to exist, and as the aeons turned their shackles only tightened, on this world that was not theirs.
Mortals are weak. They can hope, and they can dream, and that is everything and nothing at all. A pessimist will say that is worse than nothing, even. But dreams carry their own power. And in the right place, and in the right time, even something as insubstantial as a weak man’s desperate Wish can bring about the end of an empire.
This is the story of how Diluc - Crepus’s Wish, and son, and god - burned so bright that not even death could claim him, not once, not twice, not thrice.
Good Representation is when your character turns to the audience and explicitly lays out their queer labels and clarifies which queer labels they do not actually have, helpfully explaining them like it’s a tumblr PSA. Bad Representation is when characters have personalities and don’t always fit the molds other characters let alone the readers expect them to
Allows you to choose the origin of where you want the name to be from, whether you want a more feminine vs masculine vs androgenous name (as voted by users), random surname generator, and clicking on the name gives you important info like if there are any famous people with the same name, where it’s from, how common it is, and how people tend to see it, etc.
You can also search their name database by letter or meaning or origin, so if you know you want a character who has a name/surname that starts with an A from Ireland, there’s a whole list for you to choose from.
Census sites
Especially useful if you’re looking for a name from a specific place and/or time period. Just search “(country) census (year)” and you’ll find a database of real people who lived in that place at that time. No one can ever call your names unrealistic again.
For coming up with place names:
Fantasy name generator
This site can basically come up with any name for any person, place, or thing you might ever need. There are also specific generators for different fandoms if you’re looking to make an OC in an established world.
For finding that one word on the tip of your tongue:
One Look Thesaurus
This is my go-to. Not only can you find synonyms like a regular thesaurus, but you can also describe words like “unhappy smile” or “quiet laugh” to find the more specific word you’re looking for.
For coming up with ideas:
Word cloud
When I need to inspire a new idea, I write down all the things I’m interested in (hauntings, academia, lesbians, etc.) and put them into a word cloud to shuffle them next to each other. Sometimes seeing a concept in a new context can spark new ideas!
WWF Discord
This is my discord channel (shameless plug) for when you need to brainstorm off other people but don’t have anyone irl to talk to. We’re also happy to read and give feedback on writing, answer writing questions, or just chat!
For visualizing places and characters:
Pinterest
Pinterest can at times be a bit too sterile for my tastes, but if you use the right words, you can find more realistic photos of places. For example, adding “aesthetic” after basically any word will bring up a more broad collection of photos to help you flesh out places.
This is also a great way to find photos of people and fashion to help visualize characters. I’m bad at describing clothes, so I usually collect photos of outfits to help me know what my characters are wearing. Searching up “character inspiration” will collect more interesting photos and drawings of people who might not exactly be of our world.
(However, to make Pinterest not show you AI results, you have to go into your settings and check the “reduce AI” box. Luckily, it does mostly work.)
Death to Stock
Like pinterest but completely AI free (hooray!) Only drawback is that you have to pay a monthly subscription (about $20 CAD).
Cosmos
Very similar to pinterest but slightly more "artsy". I'm not super familiar with this one but I believe all the photos are human and you can save them and create collections with a free account.
Dupe Photos
Royalty-free stock image site with very Pinterest-core photos!
Minecraft
If you haven’t built your entire fictional city in Minecraft instead of writing, why not? It’s fun.
The Sims
This one is dual purpose because you can not only create your characters in Create a Sim, but you can design their houses. If you really want to go for it, you can bulldoze all the lots in your town and build your world from scratch.
For checking grammar:
Grammar Girl
Easy to follow definitions and examples, and if you learn better by listening, every article comes with a podcast to follow along with instead.
Grammar Monster
This one is my favourite for checking grammar rules because there’s tons of examples in graphics that helps for any situation.
Reedsy
Among other things, reedsy can connect you to professional editors within your budget.
For writing advice:
One Stop for Writers
This one was recommended from my discord channel and has all sorts of tutorials and resources for the writing craft.
My Blog Directory
Another shameless plug, but if you need writing advice on something specific, you can search through my directory to see if it’s there. If it isn’t, you can always send me an ask about it!
For an alternative to Google Docs:
Ellipsus
Think google docs but without AI. Yay!
(will update this list with any more suggestions or resources I discover 😊)
If Tumblr doesn't roll back their lastest dumbfuck update I will be nuking this account. If you feel like you'd want to stay in touch then DM me and if you pass the vibe check I will give you my discord handle.
not to be that person, but making angry posts about the update isn't gonna do anything. if you're actually annoyed, i'd recommend contacting the staff to complain. if everyone does their part, i'm sure these trash updates will be rolled back. let's go!!!
you can send your feedback here: https://www.tumblr.com/support. the more people describing the issue, the better.
tumblr also has accounts on twitter (here) and instagram (this is their latest post). it'd be worth commenting there too! let's flood their last post with complaints, i guarantee we'll get some kind of response.
not to be that person, but making angry posts about the update isn't gonna do anything. if you're actually annoyed, i'd recommend contacting the staff to complain. if everyone does their part, i'm sure these trash updates will be rolled back. let's go!!!
you can send your feedback here: https://www.tumblr.com/support. the more people describing the issue, the better.
tumblr also has accounts on twitter (here) and instagram (this is their latest post). it'd be worth commenting there too! let's flood their last post with complaints, i guarantee we'll get some kind of response.
Deity of Destiny - (Shinya Kamihara/Edgeshot) - Formed from a star that fell as a pair, made up of starlight. Rules over the choices that make up someone's destiny (who someone chooses to be) and stores choices and wishes.
Deity of Fate - (Tsunagu Hakamata/Best Jeanist) - Formed from the star that fell alongside Destiny's, is fate itself given form from woven starlight. Rules over and weaves the threads of fate of all living things (them in their entirety in life).
Deity of Invention - (Higari Maijima/Powerloader) - Formed from the concept of creation, and given form from the gods first invention: The Pedestal (The Deities' Home). Rules over all creations that are human-made (and anything not alive), and provides ideas.
Deity of Time - (Ectoplasm) - The embodiment of time itself, formed from the sands and rivers of Time. Is mostly given duty to rule over and maintain the riverbanks of time, and provides time to all living, deity and human alike.
Deity of Expression - (Hizashi Yamada/Present Mic) - Formed from the first human conscience and colour itself. Often known as a god of poetry and music. Rules over human expression, that of the self and emotion, and that of things such as the arts.
Deity of Protection - (Shouta Aizawa/Eraserhead) - Formed from the concept of protection, specifically from the gods' protection of the universe. He is also a God of Judgement (one of two deities who perform this role). Rules over humans in a more general way, providing protection to those that pray to him.
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Some info about the au (and characters) under the cut:
So, the deities are gods that rule over specific things, right? They preside over their respective fields, domains and faculties.
In the drawings, there are two forms: Their awakened form (them at their most powerful), and their regular forms after the War (will be elaborated on)
The War of the deities was a huge battle that took place in the celestial realm, where the majority of them sided against the Traitorous God of Life (AFO), who had decided to absorb the other gods of life and descend to the earth (to cause troubles)
They Lost, taking a huge hit, most of them got severely injured. (Aizawa lost an eye, Ecto lost his wings, Tsunagu was badly scarred, etc.)
This war damaged the 'Pedestal' - The gods' home, a giant platform that holds all domains and is built around the river of time. The pedestal is linked to the human's faith in them, and also to the stability of their roles.
Their individual thrones are linked directly to their followers' faith and their strength.
After the war, the deities' divinity started waning, one by one, and they started Falling.
The act of them falling was their eternal divinity separating from their immortal forms, and falling to the human realm below.
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The god of eternity (Uwabami) gave one blessing before she fell (she was one of the first to fall), which was to ensure their individual eternal lives would carry on living no matter what.
Slowly but surely, they each fell, until there were only a handful of the older gods left. Most of the deities left final blessings in their stead to ensure things continued after their fall.
Invention (Higari) is directly linked to the Pedestal itself, being the representation of the Gods' first Creation, and uses a Large portion of his own eternal divinity to create an unbreakable seal around the Pedestal's core - making sure it wouldn't fall, so that one day they may be able to come home again. And then he went kaboom and fell.
This leads to him having SIGNIFICANTLY shorter life cycles than the other deities. (life cycles being the amount of times they can revive within one human body before having a full divine reincarnation again)
His fall caused Ecto (god of time) to grieve so hard that it caused him to fall himself simply from the grief. Which is a huge deal, because he is not a God, but the embodiment of Time Itself, and so WASN'T SUPPOSED to fall. It was not supposed to be possible. And yet.
This means that time goes weird. So the humans timeline ends up regressing as time started flowing backwards, and didn't resume until Ecto had been reincarnated for the first time. (Which means that the fallen deities have to live through events that they had once overseen, but this time as humans themselves)
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Shinya (Destiny) was the last deity to fall.
Tsunagu (Fate) was the one deity that didn't fall.
Shinya had been compiling the final wishes and last thoughts of all the deities before they fell and compressed it into a star to give to Tsunagu to carry out and keep safe. He also gave Tsunagu his own little wish star, that he could keep in his heart.
The reason Tsunagu didn't fall was because all the deities had collectively agreed that they needed Him in particular to stay alive, and so they wished it into being with their collective power.
Tsunagu descends to the human realm and takes on a human disguise and wanders the earth to find and gather the lost fallen deities over multiple lifetimes.
When a fallen deity reaches the human realm, they are reincarnated into a regular human, and live a regular human life. They do not awaken until they die for the first time, and this death will often mirror the way they Fell. This death returns their memories and divinity to them.
They then have a set number of times they can die and revive themselves in that same human form (it differs between deity), before they die for real and have to be reincarnated again.
Some deities don't reach the human realm for centuries, others for even longer.
The lone god of Fate has to wait until they are ALL together again, before they can face the traitorous god once more, and return home (or not).
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Some fun facts:
Each deity has a special divine weapon. These weapons transform into regular inconspicuous items in the human realm.
Shinya's weapons are dual swords. They turn into a single Hairpin.
Tsunagu's weapon is a needle-like staff/polearm. It turns into a pair of scissors.
(Their weapons' disguises mirror each other's weapons, because they swapped the disguises. For fun. A bit like swapping matching heartshaped lockets)
Ecto's weapon is a scythe. It turns into a cane.
Higari's main weapon is a Huge Hammer. He gets a small toolbox. (which is also because he Makes the weapons and can change his divine weapon if he wants)
Mic (being the deity of expression) is the reason why idioms, catchphrases and old sayings exist. Because they are 'expressions' in a different sense.
Aizawa is one of the gods of judgement (as mentioned). Hawks is the other god of judgement. He is the deity of freedom, and represents truth and free spirits.
Tsunagu lost his second pair of arms to save Shinya one time, weaving them into divine threads to replace cursed divinity within him.
Everything Shinya does comes in pairs. Because he is the deity of destiny, choices. He's also awfully fond of shiny things.
Higari is known by a lot of names, one of them being the "shackled god", because he has duties in many sectors and responsibilities. Being 'Invention' means that he is needed or required in a LOT of different areas of humanity and this means he is bound by duty to just be useful to everyone. (he is a tiny bit cursed with several things)
Ecto is similar. He is bound to an oath of neutrality, never messing with the affairs of humans and not partaking in conflicts unless he deems it necessary. (such as the main war, or his daughter being killed ((long story)) )
Some of the gods will refer to each other as family, like siblings or such. This is normally not due to blood relation, but instead a relation to their duties.
For example, Higari (Invention) and Ryukyu (Wisdom) will refer to each other as sibling-like, due to the fact that they came into being at the same time and their duties both fall under "knowledge and wisdom" and "humanity"
Or Tsunagu (Fate) with Uwabami (Eternity), for the same sort of reasoning.
A final thing: Tsunagu is the only deity who is afraid of toasters
Theres SO Much More that I can yap about for this au, it is one of my personal favourites and most thought out, so if anyone's interested please feel free to ask about it <3
