Happy Worldbuilding Wednesday! Thank You For The Tag, @writernopal!

Happy Worldbuilding Wednesday! Thank you for the tag, @writernopal!

For the sake of doing something new, I'll talk about both of my main WIPs - The Last Wrath and Tales of Wilted Flowers.

THE LAST WRATH -

In Agrannor, there are many beautiful places and wondrous locations that can be quite cozy!

For example:

a tavern down the Scarp of Kestrall in the late afternoon and early night, when the recently lit fires start roaring welcomingly, providing shelter from the merciless winter air outside, and a bard's song echoes joyfully from within. Eating a warm meal after a long day's travel, enjoying the warmth and merry music before settling down to rest.

a Vellamerian beach during the early hours of the day. The way the sun's rays beam just right on the crystal blue waters, making a myriad of colors dance in the rocky shoreline, where colorful fishes - of all shapes and sizes - start coming out to hunt. The perfect place for a picnic or an early morning stroll.

the royal gardens of the Spring Palaces in Nethilor, where just about the most beautiful plants and flowers in the world flourish under the sun, blessed by Fae magic centuries ago. Taking a romantic walk through these gardens would be heavenly.

the kingdom of Liranthis is known for its wide and wondrous libraries and archives, where they claim all the knowledge in the world can be found. The archives are kept in pristine condition, within towers nestled almost as high as the clouds above, striving for peace and quiet, be it for a quick visit in the morning for a scroll or a late-night study session with a cup of tea.

the festivals and fairs of Etaruze and Faravvia are quite enchanting, especially during the Summertide and Yule Festivals, which are the pride of both kingdoms and a core tradition for their people. Imagine beautiful white cobblestone streets filled with new stalls and flashing colors, paper street lamps gleaming above your head as you buy candied apples and strawberries from one of the vending stalls while cheering and dancing fill the night around you.

the hills around one of the Imperial kingdoms, beautiful meadows covered in green grass sliding off the rocky hillside and leading into the forest, untouched by the Emperor's army, where some faery enclaves can still thrive, hidden from the world.

TALES OF WILTED FLOWERS -

I'll make this a bit different - instead of talking about places in general that are beautiful and cozy, for this WIP I'll talk about the places the main cast personally finds cozy, therefore being more specific!

While traveling through the kingdom, one of the coziest spaces for Rylisan is his bedroom tent, which he sets up personally every time they make camp. He has many pillows, of different fabrics and colors, and an insanely fluffy bedroll. Also, his tent is almost always lit up in a warm light, because he does not like the dark. I think that what Rylisan likes the most about his tent - other than the fact that it is very comfy - is that: it is his space, his privacy, and it is safe. The fact that his room is something he can control and make comfortable is very important to Rylisan.

Xarian Argyris feels coziest when he is in a bustling tavern, especially if there is good music and wine, and there’s no unwarranted chaos to be found. He also feels particularly comfortable during general festivities, becoming especially fond of the Severmoon Festival in the time he and his friends spent in the kingdom of Grimpass Keep, even mentioned that this was the most fun he had in years. He also likes finding hidden nooks and crannies around the cities he is in, especially if he manages to find somewhere beautiful and unique, like when he and Lorelai went stargazing after a party in their time in the kingdom’s capital. Having been trapped and isolated (by the villain) for a long time before breaking free, Xarian despises complete solitude and is irked out by silence, so his favorite places in the world are the exact opposite - they’re bustling with life, with freedom and options.

Lorelai Wildwood's favorite place in the world, where she feels most comfy at, is to be reading something interesting - especially if it is an ancient tale - by firelight, with a cup of a warm beverage (like her favorite, lavender tea - with cookies, of course) and a comfy blanket. It doesn't matter if she is curled up in her bedroll while camping on their journeys, or if she is in a lavish armchair in the libraries of a castle, just the act of reading so comfortably makes her feel cozy. Another thing that makes her feel cozy is when she and Xarian go stargazing together, because she likes his company (and vice versa) and because her boyfriend gives the best hugs according to her.

The place Arista Bryar finds coziest are potion shops, especially cozy ones run by kinder witches and alchemists. It gives her warm memories of her past, since she grew up in her mentor’s potion shop before everything went wrong. She just loves the general flowery smells, the woodcarved funitures, getting to stare at the intricate vials on the shelves and try to guess which potion does what, and her favorite, actually being able to see someone make a new potion. Not only do these shops feel homey and comfortable overall - having a general tea shop vibe - but she just generally likes to be there, she feels like she is in her element when amongst all those vials, components and potions. Alternatively, in the absence of a potion shop, Arista likes anywhere that is not crowded - as a dhampir who was once hunted, humans give her a lot of mixed feelings and she generally prefers only the company of the few human friends she trusts - especially if it is somewhere she can get desserts, so bakeries are her next most cozy spot to visit.

Kaladin Morgrove considers rowdy taverns and pubs in general as his definition of cozy, especially if there is plenty of wine available. However, if he is being truly honest with himself, Kaladin feels quite comfortable in his group’s campsites, especially after a long day’s travel where they can just chill around the fire, eat something freshly cooked and just talk  - surprisingly, Kaladin likes to tell stories, mostly exaggerated and almost always about himself, and they are very funny.

Despite being a thief in the main land, Micah Rook quite enjoys going to the seaside, even if it’s just to chill out at the port, but especially if he gets to go to a beach in the kingdom’s rocky shore. Micah’s true parents used to be seafaring adventurers, so Micah feels incredibly at ease when travelling in a ship in the open ocean, and loves anything to do with the act of sailing. Sitting in the crow’s nest of a galley at night and just watching the sea flowing below the ship has to be his favorite spot in the world. He is also unusually comfortable while exploring forgotten ruins and the like, finding the general dusty emptiness of those once important places something surprisingly comforting.

Neoma'ka feels most comfortable when she can eat a good roast and large amounts of anything she can find, especially ale. As such, this goblin warrior feels incredibly comfortable at feasts, though she much prefers the informal ones - like the ones in taverns, festivals and her tribe - over the uptight ones, because part of the comfort of a feast is being able to relax.

alright, i'm running on fumes today but I still want to send out some kind of WBW ask so we'll do it this way instead!

Tell me about the coziest place in the world of your WIP that I could spend an afternoon. Is it a beautiful meadow with magical, singing creatures? Maybe a cute library or used book store built into the trunk of an ancient tree? Or maybe a cool little thrift store with cats in the parking lot! Tell me about it!

Tagging a few of the usual suspects but feel free to participate if this comes across your dash anyway! The more the merrier!

@sam-glade @writingmaidenwarrior @writeblr-of-my-own @mysticstarlightduck @pheita @crowandmoonwriting @acertainmoshke @callahanscorner @void-botanist @tabswrites

Thanks for the Tag, @doublegoblin! I watch too many movies and series to even count, but I guess I can narrow it down to 4 comfort movies for this tag (as in movies that make me feel good and happy any time I watch them, and which I watch a lot lol)!

The Birdcage (1996)

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017)

The Mummy Returns (2001)

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

+ Bonus!

Anything Star Wars-related! (Especially the Rebels series and Clone Wars, but the movie prequels as a whole hold a special place in my heart <3)

Pirates of the Caribbean (the whole series)

Tagging (gently): @writernopal, @clairelsonao3, @lyutenw, @cabbojage, @rickie-the-storyteller, @your-absent-father and @exquisitecrow

this is going around twitter rn but im also super curious: please tell me your top four comfort movies that you’re always down to watch bc my friend thinks mine are ridiculous and now we’ve realised everyone’s version of “comfort” is hilariously different

My ask box is open!

You know, an interesting tumblr transformation that's happened gradually, and which I've seen no one talk about: ask-culture has essentially dropped off to nothing.

By which I mean, asks used to be WAY more of the tumblr economy. They used to be more common to send, and receive, and see. They were integral to the collaborative, forum-like behavior of old tumblr communities, not even to speak on the HUGE number of ask-blogs that used to exist to only be interacted with in ask-form.

I'm not saying this in a vying-for-attention way but instead in an observational way: I used to get way way more asks in like 2015, even with a fraction of my follower count. I wonder if it's due to the homogenization of social media sites? There's a lot more of this divide between "content creator" and "consumer" instead of just a bunch of peer blogs who would talk to each other. "Asks" aren't really a thing on twitter, are they? And as I understand it, the closest thing to an "ask" on instagram or tiktok would be a creator screenshotting some comment and responding to it in a new reel or video or whatever those content mediums are. Are asks just too tumblr-specific? Is that aspect of the site culture dying out as more and more people converge to using all their social media sites in the same way?

Finally! Someone gets it! And yes, if you're looking for "Just Warm Fuzzy Fluff" my writing isn't really for you, dear potential reader, either! While I do try my utmost best to always be sensitive about anything I write or approach in writing <3

"you have a responsibility to consider how your writing would affect other people" literally 50% of writing is manipulating the audience by setting tone and mood and drawing them in to fuck with their emotions. writers do NOTHING but consider how our writing is affecting other people and this is implying that our moral imperative is to make them feel warm and fuzzy which it is not

WAIT IGNORE MY LAST ASK I PUT THE WRONG QUESTION LMAO

HERE IS THE REAL WBW (i accidentally did a blorbo one LOL)

anyway happy worldbuilding wednesday! what are some fashion trend(s) in your world(s)?

Happy (Late) Worldbuilding Wednesday! Thank you so much for the Ask, @cabbojage!

What are some fashion trends (s) in your world(s)?

Oooh, I adore this topic!

In Agrannor, there are many different fashion trends which all vary depending on which culture they belong to!

For example, in Ergyre, gold and purple clothes are extremely popular among high-standing nobles looking to get in the good graces of the current Triarchy, by wearing the kingdom's colors. Nail polish, exaggerated makeup, and intricate masks are also beloved trends in Ergyre. The finest tailors/seamstresses, makeup artists, and hairdressers are always in high demand in this kingdom for this specific reason.

The inhabitants of Vellamere opt for practical yet intricately flowy clothes, perfect for both social gatherings and setting sail into the vast open sea. Silk dresses, as well as scarves and delicately woven headdresses, are incredibly popular. Vellamere is also known for its incredibly vibrant colorful clothes, painted with bright ink and intricate embroidery. Pearlescent seashell necklaces, as well as many different kinds of handmade artisanal jewelry, created from items usually found on and near the sea.

Etaruze and Farravia are known for long overcoats covered in colorful yet delicate brocades, ruffled cotton shirts, and embroidered leather ornaments. Makeup is welcomed and indulged in as a form of art and self-expression. Colors are strong and vibrant, but hold a sense of subtlety and nobility. Faravvia is much more vibrant than Etaruze, which favors more delicate and pastel tones. Both kingdoms are known for their strong use of makeup, nail polish, and bold hairstyles.

Nethilor's fashion trends are often reminiscent of aspects/symbolism of the seasons of Spring and Autumn, as this kingdom is by far the most connected to its flora. Vibrant dresses as green as summer leaves, purple gowns and suits like blossoms in early spring, wooden headdresses, and earthly-colored attires - this is what Nethilor is rather known for.

The Morosyn Empire values austerity, efficiency, and stoicism, but also boasts its power, wealth, and conquests. Their fashion sense is a mix of these values. While some of the more traditional nobles of the Imperial court choose to wear delicate/stern attires in the Imperial colors of marble white, gold, and silver, some of the more eclectic nobles import fashion traditions from Ergyre and Arkellya, wearing more vibrant colors, especially purple and dark blue, as well as statement pieces of headwear. In the Empire, makeup and nail polish are often kept more delicate and faint, using the Imperial colors to strike a sense of severity. Bolder colors of makeup are often reserved for courtesans and other entertainers.

The Kingdom of Midtaren values fashion trends that blend with the forests, looking as one with the forest. So their clothes often reflect colors often found in the woodlands, from green and brown for gowns and clothes to vibrant blues, delicate pinks, and opaque yellows for accessories. They value practicality and flexibility, liking clothes that look fancy but which allow them to swiftly move around the forest trees, where their city is nestled above. They like clothes that echo of the nature around them.

URL Song Tag!

Tagged by @writernopal for this one! Thank you so much for the tag!

Rules: List a song for each letter of your URL. (Tag as many people as there are letters)!

I'll be using the songs on one of my Youtube Playlists for this tag!

M - My Goodbye - Epic the Musical

Y - Young Blood - 5 Seconds of Summer

S- S.O.S - Indila

T - The Plagues - Prince of Egypt

I - I Want To Live - Borislav Slavov (Baldur's Gate 3)

C- Carry On My Wayward Son - Kansas (Supernatural Soundtrack)

S - Speechless - Naomi Scott

T - The Things We Lost In The Fire - Bastille

A - Advienne Que Pourra - Fabien Incardona

R - Raging On A Sunday - Bohnes

L - Later Never Comes - Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

I - I'll Tell You A Tale - Karliene

G - Greater Than One - ericdoa and VALORANT

H - Home - Dotan

T - The Wave Soaked Maiden - Ginny Di

D - Drown With Me - Falconshield (League Of Legends Pyke Song)

U - Undone - FFH

C - Coming Home - Rival x Arc North x Cadmium

K - Killer In the Mirror - Set It Off

(There are far too many letters to my URL, and I am lazy, so I'm only gonna tag some people lol)

Tagging, gently with no pressure - @lyutenw @cabbojage @tabswrites @clairelsonao3 @late-to-the-fandom @rickie-the-storyteller @your-absent-father @exquisitecrow and OPEN TAG (for anyone else who wants to do this)!