Hagfish
(source)
Me: I wish to spend an extended time rubbing my fingers over some small patch of pleasantly-textured surface. Perhaps the fur of an animal?
The miniaturized apex predator with which I share my home: [vibrates at a soothing frequency to encourage this behavior]
“[The creature is called] Moder in the novel. … It’s female. … I wanted to preserve my own experience of reading the book, wherein the creature’s design is somewhat shifting. Or at least you have competing ideas about what it might be. We dug into Norse mythology and discovered a Jötnar clan of giants that were known as shape-shifters and would sometimes present with combined human and animal qualities. It felt close enough to what Adam had imagined but gave us a little room to experiment. … I reached out to Keith Thompson, who I was a huge fan of, and was very fortunate to have him come on board. He experimented with those ideas and provided many different possibilities, as well as concepts for the decrepit parishioners, the effigy in the attic, and the hanging elk. It all tied together and told a visual story. The beast design we finally settled on was simply the one I couldn’t take my eyes off of. I think anyone who’s familiar with his work can tell through and through that this is one of his uncanny creations.” – David Bruckner
(these mythology ones always have the weirdest fuckin entries to me, idk, like i always end up sitting there being like “what the hell does this have to do with the theme, and half of these need to be swapped around” but @blackrose-ffxiv tagged me so here goes)
Aphrodite: laughter-loving, sweet smiles, dressed in silk and satin, flower in their hair, thrives on attention, sees the world as a runway, unapologetically sexual, the sea washing their ankles, in love with love, stirrer of passion, cunning concealed by painted lips, secret daggers, doves, revolution in their kiss, delighting in the waves, flirtatious winks, strolling along the beach, staring wistfully from a balcony, this is how to be a heartbreaker, your girlfriend thinks they’re attractive, wants to be adored, gets turned on by danger
Apollo: glitz and glamour, art galleries, turning the volume up, being made of gold, neatly-organized music sheets, notebooks filled with poetry, bathing in the sunlight, the powerful urge to create, collecting vinyl records, beautiful cover of Wonderwall, playing multiple instruments, tasting like sunshine, healing touch, speaking in prophecies, smile mingled with wrath, shunning lies, sporting shades, hanging out at music festivals with their friends, sleeps naked, arrow to the heart, paint brushes, probably has a Tinder account
Ares: armed for battle, wants to raise a dog with their significant other, soft spot for children, gives piggyback rides, scarred body, blood on their hands and face, willing to fight the world for the ones they love, fights against injustice, warm hugs, well-worn combat boots, boxing gloves, bandages wrapped around bruised knuckles, fist raised in protest, ignites revolutions, fear is a prison, more sensitive than what their tough shell may have you think, exhausted, damaged goods, force to be reckoned with, red roses, curses under their breath
Artemis: keen senses of a hunter, freckles like constellations on their skin, piercing eyes, disheveled braid, moonlight peeking through the shadows, the calm of the forest at night, lying on the grass and staring at the stars, mother doe and her fawn, protecting their kin, the moon shimmering on a still lake, quiver full of arrows resting against the bark of a tree, running with wolves, bonding while circled around a campfire, not being much of a people person, arrow hitting its target, popping egos, patience on 3%, touches heaven and returns howling
Athena: discerning gaze, unreadable face, the patience of a life-long teacher, quiet museums, owl perched on their finger, armor that intimidates, eye for architecture, plays the sims for the sole purpose of building houses, studied the blade while everyone else was busy getting laid, big fan of logic, loves brain teasers, go-getter, balls of wool displayed on shelves, ancient buildings, sweaters in neutrals and cool colors, hair done up, can kill you with their brain, heads to the library often to research, sharpened pencils, abs that can cut steel, stoic statues, pottery classes
Demeter: soil-covered hands, smile that can bloom flowers, skin loved by the sun, being the mom friend, can lift you and all of your friends, flowers kept in the pockets of overalls, takes pride in their beautiful garden, speaks to their plants, leaves rustling in the wind, stalks of wheat, picking fruit, greenhouses, heart as strong as a mountain, values simplicity, daisies dotted across a collarbone, curls crowned with flowers, folded pile of sweaters in warm hues, pulling out fresh-baked bread out of the oven and the smell wafting through the air
Dionysus: drunk shitposter, on their sixth glass of wine before you’ve even finished your second, seductive smirks, untamed curls, rich fabrics on dark skin, sleek-furred panthers, theater masks, stage productions, receiving a standing ovation, rose caught between their teeth, being the baby of the bunch, wild parties that last from sundown to sunup, creeping vines, inspiring loyalty, grand opera houses, masquerade balls, rolls of film, shattered chandeliers with broken glass scattered across the wine-spilled floor, pouring champagne into flutes, lives for the applause
Hephaestus: the calloused hands of someone who knows labor, sweaty brow, flame burning in their eyes, inventive mind, broad shoulders,steampunk goggles, nuts and bolts stored away in little boxes, ashes, striking a match, blueprints for future projects, fixing up a busted up car and giving it cool upgrades, wrestles with bitterness, work boots have seen better years, wrinkled plaid shirts, iron melted by blazing fire, huge jackets, crafting masterpieces, greased-stained overalls, fascination with robotics, pain is fuel, stack of weaponry, even their muscles have muscles
Hera: resting bitch face, dressed to the nines, cows grazing on a pasture, cool rain, loving and hating fiercely, hand clutching a string of pearls, large chandelier with glittering crystals, plays the sims for the sole purpose of killing off their sims, romance to realism, pictures of the sky while flying on a plane, files that under fuck it, downs glasses of wine as they relax with a scented bubble bath and netflix, like their selfie or you’re grounded, knows 57 convenient ways to murder a man, dark eyes that penetrate your soul, marble and gold
Hermes: devil-may-care smile, ink-stained hands, always up-to-date on the latest technology, will steal your french fries, does it for the vine, shitposter, puts googly eyes on everything, meme hoarder, long drives on the highway, ma and pop diners, spontaneous road trips, folded maps, fingers dancing across the keyboard of a laptop, shooting hoops on the basketball court, chatting up strangers as you all journey to your own destinations,goes jogging in the morning, mixes red bull with coffee, menace on april fool’s, hoodies and sneakers
Poseidon: storm with skin, colorful coral reefs, waves crashing against the shore, the sea casting its spell, stroking the soft fur of a cat, their heart pounding as their horse’s gentle trot speeds into a gallop, tousled locks, clothes smeared with paint, owns several sketchbooks yet always yearns to own more, leather jackets, fondness for diy projects, handwriting that flows across the page,nimble fingers playing the strings of a violin, velvety singing voice that haunts your dreams, mood as ever-changing as the sea, the roar of a motorcycle, compass with a spinning arrow
Zeus: thunder in their heart, running on coffee, flash of lightning, natural charisma, eloquence, badass in a nice suit, aficionado of history, force of nature, lenny face, pretends that they don’t have feelings but they do, nightmare-filled nights, proud arm around their lover’s waist, high-rise buildings, planes soaring through a cloudless sky, technician on the piano, maintains order, strong handshake, juggling multiple events on their busy schedule with apparent ease, most likely to be voted class president out of their peers, expensive watch
((tagging anyone who reads this and is interested, as per usual
Impractical Magic Part 4 05/16
After
getting over the initial shock and revulsion of the extraordinarily unsanitary
conditions of the summoning; Lebeaux Desrosiers regained the small step he had lost
being taken aback. Shifting slightly over to the side to observe more intently
as the bloodied circles were scrawled and unusual words muttered. Leaning in
slightly as he strained to make out the strange language pale eyes blinking as
little as possible in an effort to witness every last motion and gesture. It
wasn’t until the language returned to Eorzean that he remembered
that he wasn’t actually supposed to be watching this portion. For the sake of
his everlasting soul he wasn’t supposed to be observing this sacrosanct mess.
Lebeaux made a sacred gesture across his forehead and shoulders, turning away
and lowering his gaze. Plausible deniability and all that.The tear is visible now, like a
bleeding wound in the middle of the air, and it is even possible for the
perceptive to make out the form of distorted eyes and teeth, and an indistinct
fluttering like black wings trapped under glass. Rinha’li Dhavha holds out his bleeding arm
to the void tear. “N-now would b-be…an
ideal time t-to–get out anything you…you n-need t-to be–b-be tainted –” Rinha’li says between gritted
teeth, his eyes focused on something beyond the tear.
Geofferaut
Derosiers extracted five petri dishes, knelt down, and slid the first toward
the tear.
The
bloody, filthy ichor oozes slooooooowly towards the dishes. The more
void-educated might suspect the formation of a pudding to be imminent, as the
squelching noises start to take on the characteristics of human whispering.
“Intact, but sticky” is a phrase that has been relevant to Rin’s life maybe a few too many times

One of these things is not like the others… XD
Featuring @blackrose-ffxiv, @saerdha, and @synn-heolstor
prrrrrrrrrretty sure I’m not in this picture actually but it’s a good one lol
☰ – Fun random fact about the mun!
again I do not remember what ask meme this goes to but w/e
Random facts because I like talking about myself:
1) My name is in a Dungeons & Dragons core book as a playtester. It’s the least popular edition outside of maybe one of the weird-ass pre-2e ones when they still had both basic and ADVANCED Dungeons & Dragons, but it’s also my favorite. I pointed out a math error that was not fixed in the corebook but was later errata’d so they should have listened to me better. I have actually playtested several tabletop RPGs throughout the years, of varying levels of famous.
2) A direct ancestor of mine (not 100% sure how far back) invented the typewriter and by extension the QWERTY keyboard (which was indeed arranged to avoid key jams, not by slowing down typists as most people seem to think but by separating commonly paired letters). There was a book of “history’s greatest mistakes” in my elementary school library that listed this guy as one of them, ostensibly because the layout contributes to carpal tunnel syndrome (this doesn’t seem to actually be true but it may have been accepted medical science at the time). my family line vindicated by history
3) Due to years of excoriation disorder and general clumsy crafting involving hot glue and knives, I have no fingerprints on most of my fingers. typically people who notice this suggest that i do crimes, but how hard would it be to just track down the one person in a 10mi radius with no fingerprints. if i wanted to do crimes i’d just wear some damn gloves
4) I once got a papercut on a first edition of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. I did not bleed on the book.
⚖ – Opinions on the fandom your muse blong to?
I forgot what this goes to but I’ll answer it anyway!
I…guess the fandom is FFXIV, and like. Obviously I really like the lore and the game! Everything looks gorgeous, the clothes are great, there’s catgirls and tiny cute anime gnome things, and I actually find the majority of the characters quite charming (with a few exceptions THANCRED). The writing and localization are like, stellar, and all the mythology references and stuff are over-researched to an absurd degree which pleases me greatly. there’s a lot of stupid useless detail, which is honestly my #1 favorite thing for any video game to have
I was actually a big fan of FF games for most of my life, but around the PS2 era the series kind of went in an aesthetic direction that didn’t grab me, and FFXIV hits that high fantasy with occasional tech flavor that I liked back in the day. If you’re wondering what doofus they keep making raids featuring obscure FFV bosses for, it’s me im sorry
fandom-wise I find the fanfic scene incredibly dull but the RP scene is reasonably nice, especially compared to similar communities I’ve been in over time (which may be damning with faint praise here). I do sometimes struggle to make new connections since I don’t like tavern RP, tournaments, or performances but i’m well acquainted with the deep-seated need for MMO RPers to roleplay where a tavern is so i’ve kinda made my peace with that. I’m pretty much a nobody so most of the drama i’ve run into has been second-hand, but the level of it hasn’t been, to my eyes, atypical of a large group of people brought together by as tenuous a connection as pretending to be catboys
also lol “blong”











