W'rehla Tia - Ala Mhigan Vagabond

(FFXIV RP Blog for W'rehla Tia - Balmung) Vagabond - Ex-Conscript - Ala Mhigan - The Wolfsbane

[wrehla]

Yes, Sir

A breath was sucked in. Sweat ran down his chest. The boy wasn’t very big. No, he was quite scrawny in fact, though with the way the muscles corded down his arms, he’d clearly been fighting for as long as he could realize.

Tail lashing, the Seeker boy dove at the target again. It was trussed up, mimicking a member of the Wood Wailers. In an arc, he swung the gunblade upwards. He panted, struggling to pull on the trigger.

Silence.

He couldn’t pull it. The sharp end of the gunblade clanged off the mannequin, his small hands barely holding onto it as it fell it the cold, metal floor below. A man walked up. Dressed in traditional Garlean wear, he looked down at the Miqo’te, with all three eyes. He sneered, hands folded behind his back. Slowly, the boy looked up, hope in his purple eyes. A hand flung out, slapping across his cheek, harsh and sincere. Almost immediately, the Seeker’s eyes watered, teeth digging into his bottom lip as he choked back the instinctive sob that came. “Do better. Again.” Reluctantly, drained, the boy started pulling himself up by his gunblade. “You have a gift, Rehla.”

The words were simple, but they struck something with the young boy, his breath hitching. “A weapon. And we will hone you into what you’re meant to be.”

The man moved forward, trailing one hand up the Miqo’te’s spine causing him to shiver and hold back more tears, even as he pressed closer, desperate for anything. “Thank you, sir.”

[spell-bound-life]

Edible Flower List

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Please remember I am one person, always do your research before eating something you find in the wild and don’t eat anything you are allergic too

Basil - How to Identify

Blossoms come in a variety of colors, from white to pink to lavender; flavor is similar to the leaves, but milder. Magick Meanings - helps steady the mind, brings happiness, love, peace, and money and protects against insanity.

Bee balm - How to Identify 

The red flowers have a minty flavor. Magick Meanings - developing psychic powers, protection, and fertility. 

Borage - How to Identify

Blossoms are a lovely blue hue and taste like cucumber! Magick Meanings -Courage and Psychic Powers CAUTION: Avoid excessive consumption.

Begonia - How to Identify

Tuberous begonias and Waxed begonias  Magick Meanings - beware, fanciful nature

Carnations - How to Identify  

Can be steeped in wine, candy, or use as cake decoration.  To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower.  Magick Meanings - joy, devotion, love, fascination 

Chrysanthemums - How to Identify  

Tangy, slightly bitter, ranging in colors from red, white, yellow and orange. They should be blanched first and then scatter the petals on a salad. The leaves can also be used to flavor vinegar.  Always remove the bitter flower base and use petals only. Young leaves and stems of the Crown Daisy, also known as Chop Suey Greens or Shingiku in Japan, are widely used in oriental stir-fries and as salad seasoning. Magick Meanings - wealth, optimism, cheerfulness, abundance

Clover - How to Identify  

Sweet, anise-like, licorice.  White and red clover blossoms were used in folk medicine against gout, rheumatism, and leucorrhea.  It was also believed that the texture of fingernails and toenails would improve after drinking clover blossom tea.  Native Americans used whole clover plants in salads, and made a white clover leaf tea for coughs and colds.  Avoid bitter flowers that are turning brown, and choose those with the brightest color, which are tastiest.  Magick Meanings - fame, wealth, faithful lover, health, Raw flower heads can be difficult to digest.

Dandelions - How to Identify  

Flowers are sweetest when picked young.  They have a sweet, honey-like flavor.  Mature flowers are bitter.  Dandelion buds are tastier than the flowers: best to pick these when they are very close to the ground, tightly bunched in the center, and about the size of a small gumball.  Good raw or steamed.  Also made into wine. Young leaves taste good steamed, or tossed in salads.  Magick Meanings - increase psychic ability, calling spirits.

Daylilies - How to Identify

Slightly sweet with a mild vegetable flavor, like sweet lettuce or melon.  Their flavor is a combination of asparagus and zucchini. Some people think that different colored blossoms have different flavors.  To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower.   Magick Meanings - forgetting worries, chastity, faith, wisdom, Holy Trinity, chivalry, royalty, fertility NOTE: Many Lilies contain alkaloids and are NOT edible.  Day Lilies may act as a diuretic or laxative; eat in moderation.

English Daisy - How to Identify  

The flowers have a mildly bitter taste and are most commonly used for their looks than their flavor. The petals are used as a garnish and in salads. Magick Meanings - innocence, purity, beauty, simplicity, loyalty, love

Fuchsia - How to Identify  

Blooms have a slightly acidic flavor.  Explosive colors and graceful shape make it ideal as garnish.  The berries are also edible. Magick Meanings - love

Hibiscus - How to Identify  

Cranberry-like flavor with citrus overtones.  Use slightly acidic petals sparingly in salads or as garnish.  The flower can be dried to make an exotic tea. Magick Meanings - delicate, beauty

Honeysuckle - How to Identify  

Sweet honey flavor. Only the flowers are edible.   Magick Meanings - love, loving bonds NOTE: Berries are highly poisonous – Do not eat them!

Lavender - How to Identify

Blooms accentuate sweet and savory dishes with a sweet mingling of floral, fresh pine and rosemary with citrus notes.  How to use: Its flavor complements a variety of foods – from fish, poultry and most fruits and vegetables to sauces, marinades and dressings along with beverages, baked goods and desserts. Strip the flowers from the stalk before using. Magick Meanings - sharpen the mind, purifcation, encouraging, strengthen pure love, encourage fertility.

Lilac - How to Identify

The flavor of lilacs varies from plant to plant.  Very fragramt, slightly bitter.  Has a distinct lemony taste with floral, pungent overtones. Great in salads and crystallized with egg whites and sugar. Magick Meanings - pride, youth, innocence, beauty

Marigolds - How to Identify

Flavors range from spicy to bitter, tangy to peppery. Petals add a yellow tint to soups, spreads, and scrambled eggs. Magick Meanings - passion, creativity NOTE: Only the petals are edible.

Pansy - How to Identify 

Pansies have a slightly sweet green or grassy flavor.  If you eat only the petals, the flavor is extremely mild, but if you eat the whole flower, there is a winter, green overtone.  Use them as garnishes, in fruit salads, green salad, desserts or in soups. Magick Meanings - merriment, thoughtfulness

Peony - How to Identify  

In China the fallen petals are parboiled and sweetened as a tea-time delicacy.  Peony water was used for drinking in the middle ages. Add peony petals to your summer salad or try floating in punches and lemonades. Magick Meanings - happy marriage, compassion, bashfulness

Primrose - How to Identify  

Also know as Cowslip.  This flower is colorful with a sweet, but bland taste. Add to salads, pickle the flower buds, cook as a vegetable, or ferment into a wine. Magick Meanings - health, beauty 

Queen Anne’s Lace - How to Identify

Also known as Wild Carrot and Bishop’s Lace.  It is the original carrot, from which modern cultivars were developed, and it is edible with a light carrot flavor.  The flowers are small and white, and bloom in a lacy, flat-topped cluster.   Magick Meanings - dainty, luck, purity NOTE: The problem is, it is closely related to, and looks almost exactly like another wild plant, Wild or Poison Hemlock, which often grows profusely in similar habitats, and is said to be the most poisonous plant native to the United States.  The best way to differentiate between the two plants is to remember that Queen Anne’s Lace has a hairy stem, while the stems of Wild Hemlock are smooth and hairless and hollow with purple spots.

Roses - How to Identify

Flavors depend on type, color, and soil conditions.  Flavor reminiscent of strawberries and green apples. Sweet, with subtle undertones ranging from fruit to mint to spice.  All roses are edible, with the flavor being more pronounced in the darker varieties. Freeze them in ice cubes and float them in punches also.  Petals used in syrups, jellies, perfumed butters and sweet spreads.   Magick Meanings - love, remembrance, beauty NOTE: Be sure to remove the bitter white portion of the petals. Rose Petal Jam Rose Petal Drop Scones Rose Petal Tea

Snap Dragon - How to Identify   

Delicate garden variety can be bland to bitter.  Flavors depend on type, color, and soil conditions.   Magick Meanings - graciousness, strength Probably not the best flower to eat.

Sunflower - How to Identify

The flower is best eaten in the bud stage when it tastes similar to artichokes.  Once the flower opens, the petals may be used like chrysanthemums, the flavor is distinctly bittersweet.  The unopened flower buds can also be steamed like artichokes. Magick Meanings - adoration, haughtiness

Tulip Petals - How to Identify

Flavor varies from tulip to tulip, but generally the petals taste like sweet lettuce, fresh baby peas, or a cucumber-like texture and flavor. Magick Meanings - fame, perfect love NOTE: Some people have had strong allergic reactions to them.  If touching them causes a rash, numbness etc.  Don’t eat them!  Don’t eat the bulbs ever.  If you have any doubts, don’t eat the flower.

Violets - How to Identify

Sweet, perfumed flavor. I like to eat the tender leaves and flowers in salads.  I also use the flowers to beautifully embellish desserts and iced drinks.  Freeze them in punches to delight children and adults alike. Heart-shaped leaves are edible, and tasty when cooked like spinach. Magick Meanings - faithfulness, happiness, love, virtue, modesty, loving, watchfulness

[still-she-was-sensible]

This is an AMAZING resource, thank you so much for putting it together!!!

[inappropriateplanteater]

I want to eat every plant in the world

[hey-there-little-red-riding-hood]

[thedudeleftthebuilding-deactiva]

[petitloupbete]

Credit: Jim and Jamie Dutcher

[vjeranski]

Patrick Van Caeckenbergh Drawing of old trees on wintry days during 2007-2014 2007 - 2014

[tarjei-harjuk]

The Red Wolf & his Magpie

Some adorable artwork done by a fan of our boys http://pukakot.deviantart.com/  - and a great artist you all should commission. Very friendly and nice to work with. This is Dane @danesbury and Tarjei in one of their cuter moments. Look at all that crazy curly hair compared to Tarjei. :D 

[notarchelaosanymore-blog]

♔ The White Stag

♔  the basics ––– –

NAME: Archelaos Ezra Redright

AGE: Adult

BIRTHDAY: June 10th

RACE: Worgen

GENDER: Non-binary

SEXUALITY: Bisexual

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Taken

♔  physical appearance ––– –

HAIR: Salt and pepper grey

EYES: Pale blue

HEIGHT: 6′4″

BUILD: Stocky

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: Two metal legs, brand in the shape of a handprint around his neck, tattoos on right arm and back.

COMMON ACCESSORIES: Enchanted pistol named “Wolfsbane”

♔  personal ––– –

PROFESSION: Uncrowned agent, criminal

HOBBIES: Gardening, dog training, singing, travelling

LANGUAGES: Common, Orcish, Thalassian, some Darnassian

RESIDENCE: Unknown

BIRTHPLACE: Fenris Isle, Silverpine Forest

RELIGION: “The Circle” / The Holy Light

PATRON DEITY: None

FEARS:  Laughing Skull Orcs, blood magic, death of a loved one

♔  relationships ––– -

SPOUSE: @danesbury and @tarjei-harjuk

CHILDREN: Lorvann, Rolance, Ashal, Azariah, Aspen, Olivia ( @oh-oliviaa) , Zaderick ( @zaderick )

PARENTS: Sir Winston Redright ( @winston-redright ) and Phoenix Admiral Lucia Vitae

SIBLINGS: None important enough to note.

OTHER RELATIVES:  @percy-dewdancer (great grandson)

ACQUAINTANCES/FRIENDS: @addressroleplays @rask-the-rogue @legionofthedawn

PETS: 12 dogs

♔  traits ––– -

extroverted / introverted / in between.

disorganized / organized / in between.

close minded / open-minded / in between.

calm / anxious / in between

disagreeable / agreeable / in between.

cautious / reckless / in between.

patient / impatient / in between.

outspoken / reserved / in between.

leader / follower / in between.

empathetic / unemphatic / in between.

optimistic / pessimistic / in between.

traditional / modern / in between.

hard-working / lazy / in between.

cultured / un-cultured / in between.

loyal / disloyal / unknown / in between.

faithful / unfaithful / unknown / in between.

♔  additional information ––– –

SMOKING HABIT: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

DRUGS: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ALCOHOL: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess

[theprojectava]

SHEITH POSITIVITY WEEK - DAY 6: Relaxation.

Took your heart, took your hand Promised you all that I had Hoping that you understand I’m far from a perfect man.

‘Cause honey it’s been a hard year It seems like we’re going nowhere You’re crying inside your bedroom Baby I know it’s not fair

Lay with me, for one more night I promise you, I’ll make it right

I’ll make it up to you (you, you) Every night, I’ll make it up to you (you, you) Every night, I’ll make it up to you…

- “I’ll Make It Up To You” by Imagine Dragons

Keith and Shiro making up for the years they lost to Kerberos and the war and…well… everything that got in the way.

[tarjei-harjuk]

(( @danesbury - it’s our boys tonight ))

[wrehla]

(It really is!)

[pyrofishy]

bleep

[oil-and-firebrand]

Whoops V.1000

[addressroleplays]

I’m stealing this from Leshii to explain why I have answered 0 asks. I promise to try and peek at them again this weekend ‘^’

[delyne-siders-deactivated201606]

All the Little Things Meme

Get down to the nitty gritty.  Send a symbol to learn about the muse!

🍑 - Favorite fruit 🍰 - Do they eat healthy or do they like junk food? ☕ - Tea or Coffee?  How do they take theirs? 🎵- Favorite song 🔪 - Have they ever killed someone? 🍴- Favorite meal 🎩 - Usual outfit 🏠 - What does their living space look like? 🚿 - Do they like hot or cold showers? 🏨 - Sleeping position 🚔 - Have they ever broken the law? 🏃 - Are they athletic? 💐 - Favorite type of flower 🎹 - Do they play any instruments? 🎨 - Artistic ability 🏥 - Has they ever gotten seriously ill? 💤 - Do they like sleeping in or waking up early? 🕕 - The longest they’ve ever been awake 🔎 - Random detail about them 💢 - Something other’s do that gets on their nerves 🚬 - Do they drink/do drugs? 👶 - As a kid, what were they like? 🍭 - Do they have a sweet tooth? 🎂 - How old are they? 🎤 - Can they sing? 🔋 - What makes them feel better after a long day? 💕 - Parents 🍙 - Favorite snack 💀 - What are they afraid of?

[the-crimson-rose]

For any of my girls @elutia-delouche @santana-ravenwood  @emperria-morningstar @lizabeth-ravenwood @sindaira-sundragon @nymphadia @allourah-embershade

[Opens up to ask page]

[tarjei-harjuk]

((Dane: @danesbury is Michael - @tarjei-harjuk is Dwight Me: 100% accurate :D ))

[rp-meme-glaceon]

Peer into my muse's memories

❤️- A happy memory that makes them smile

💙- A sad memory that makes them cry

💛- A memory that makes them feel angry

💚- A memory that makes them feel guilty

💜- A memory about one of their loved ones, happy or sad

💔- A memory that leaves them feeling lonely

❣- A memory that leaves them laughing

💕- A memory about their significant other

💞- A memory about their children

💓- A memory about their friends

💗- A memory about a good deed they did

💖- A memory that made them feel special

💝- A memory that made them feel loved

💘- A memory that gets their heart pounding

💟- Wildcard!!!

[tarjei-harjuk]

Putting the Dog to Sleep

The following is a reflection of our tragic boys Tarjei and @danesbury finalizing their divorce as they signed the papers and bid each other farewell. Theme Music for the short read & muse: https://youtu.be/Xg8Ckamh8Gw 

Danesbury-WyrmrestAccord: Happiness is fleetin’, Tarjei, but I am happy righ’ now. More than I was with Maxwell. It ain’ serious, but I will take what I can get.

Tarjeii-WyrmrestAccord: slowly nodded his head as he turned his eyes to the canals before them. “I am glad you’ve found your happiness again, that is all I wished for you.” Danesbury-WyrmrestAccord: let out a quiet snort, looking to the canals himself. “Well, who knows how long it’ll las’. I don’ expect it ta, but like I said, I’ll take what I can get." 

Tarjeii-WyrmrestAccord: would slowly nod his head in agreement. "Neither of us were meant to be, but for the time we had one another, perhaps, that was meant to be. As at that time we were what each other needed. Even if, it wasn’t meant to last as our hearts had so desired. It is easy to love, but it is harder to know when it has become merely an obsession or a desire to not be alone.”

Danesbury-WyrmrestAccord: narrowed his eyes slightly. “What are ya suggestin’, Tarjei?” He said, voice low and deadly. “I don’ deny tha’ out marriage was unhealthy in points, but it don’ mean I ever stopped lovin’ you. I will never, ever forget what we had. I do cherish it, despite th’ faults.”

Tarjeii-WyrmrestAccord: remained perfectly calm and neutral in tone and appearance. “I am merely suggesting that this was the wisest path we could take. You might not see it now but in time I am in hopes you might.”

Danesbury-WyrmrestAccord: let out a derisive snort. “It migh’ seem wise ta you, ‘cause you don’ have tha’ emotion ta hold ya back, but I still do. Tha’ ain’ changin’. I am happier than I have been, yes, but I would not consider m'self truly happy. I still need ta find m'self. I can only hope it will come in time.”

Tarjeii-WyrmrestAccord: slowly glanced at him still remaining calm and neutral. “I hope you will as well, for what it is worth.” He said seeming not interested in saying anything more as what worth was there in an emotionless clean slate’s words.

“Prove to me I’m not gonna die alone Put your arm 'round my collar bone Open the door Don’t lie to me If you’re putting the dog to sleep That pet you just couldn’t keep Couldn’t afford Well prove to me I’m not gonna die alone Unstitch that shed off soul To close up the hole that tore through my skin Well my trust in you Is a dog with a broken leg Tendons too torn to beg For you to let me back in You said I can’t prove to you You’re not gonna die alone But trust me to take you home To clean up that blood all over your paws You can’t keep running out Kicking yourself off the bed Kicking yourself in the head Because you’re kicking me too Put your trust in me I’m not gonna die alone Put your trust in me I’m not gonna die alone I don’t think so” - The Antlers- Putting the Dog to Sleep

[painted-bees]

Character solidifying!

Specify a character and leave a number in my ask, if you’re feeling so kind!

1. How does your character think of their father? What do they hate and love about him? What influence - literal or imagined - did the father have?

2. Their mother? How do they think of her? What do they hate? Love? What influence - literal or imagined - did the mother have?

3. Brothers, sisters? Who do they like? Why? What do they despise about their siblings?

4. What type of discipline was your character subjected to at home? Strict? Lenient?

5. Were they overprotected as a child? Sheltered?

6. Did they feel rejection or affection as a child?

7. What was the economic status of their family?

8. How does your character feel about religion?

9. What about political beliefs?

10. Is your character street-smart, book-smart, intelligent, intellectual, slow-witted?

11. How do they see themselves: as smart, as intelligent, uneducated?

12. How does their education and intelligence – or lack thereof - reflect in their speech pattern, vocabulary, and pronunciations?

13. Did they like school? Teachers? Schoolmates?

14. Were they involved at school? Sports? Clubs? Debate? Were they unconnected?

15. Did they graduate? High-School? College? Do they have a PHD? A GED?

16. What does your character do for a living? How do they see their profession? What do they like about it? Dislike?

17. Did they travel? Where? Why? When?

18. What did they find abroad, and what did they remember?

19. What were your character’s deepest disillusions? In life? What are they now?

20. What were the most deeply impressive political or social, national or international, events that they experienced?

21. What are your character’s manners like? What is their type of hero? Whom do they hate?

22. Who are their friends? Lovers? ‘Type’ or ‘ideal’ partner?

23. What do they want from a partner? What do they think and feel of sex?

24. What social groups and activities does your character attend? What role do they like to play? What role do they actually play, usually?

25. What are their hobbies and interests?

26. What does your character’s home look like? Personal taste? Clothing? Hair? Appearance?

27. How do they relate to their appearance? How do they wear their clothing? Style? Quality?

28. Who is your character’s mate? How do they relate to him or her? How did they make their choice?

29. What is your character’s weaknesses? Hubris? Pride? Controlling?

30. Are they holding on to something in the past? Can he or she forgive?

31. Does your character have children? How do they feel about their parental role? About the children? How do the children relate?

32. How does your character react to stress situations? Defensively? Aggressively? Evasively?

33. Do they drink? Take drugs? What about their health? 

34. Does your character feel self-righteous? Revengeful? Contemptuous?

35. Do they always rationalize errors? How do they accept disasters and failures?

36. Do they like to suffer? Like to see other people suffering?

37. How is your character’s imagination? Daydreaming a lot? Worried most of the time? Living in memories?

38. Are they basically negative when facing new things? Suspicious? Hostile? Scared? Enthusiastic?

39. What do they like to ridicule? What do they find stupid?

40. How is their sense of humor? Do they have one?

41. Is your character aware of who they are? Strengths? Weaknesses? Idiosyncrasies? Capable of self-irony?

42. What does your character want most? What do they need really badly, compulsively? What are they willing to do, to sacrifice, to obtain?

43. Does your character have any secrets? If so, are they holding them back?

44. How badly do they want to obtain their life objectives? How do they pursue them?

45. Is your character pragmatic? Think first? Responsible? All action? A visionary? Passionate? Quixotic?

46. Is your character tall? Short? What about size? Weight? Posture? How do they feel about their physical body?

47. Do they want to project an image of a younger, older, more important person? Does they want to be visible or invisible?

48. How are your character’s gestures? Vigorous? Weak? Controlled? Compulsive? Energetic? Sluggish?

49. What about voice? Pitch? Strength? Tempo and rhythm of speech? Pronunciation? Accent?

50. What are the prevailing facial expressions? Sour? Cheerful? Dominating?

[kelzthalasbandtherion]

This… would be hard to answer

[tarjei-harjuk]

(I love questions for Tarj, ask away! He’ll reply)

[c-bedford]

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