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liking fucked up characters gives me evil serotonin
it’s like regular serotonin but sexier
the lay of leithian makes a lot more sense if you imagine it as a dungeons and dragons-style tabletop rpg game between a group of dangerously eager players and an increasingly frazzled DM
“something about the orcs’ demeanor seems…suspicious”
“okay. sauron, roll for a perception check.”
“dude, come on, his nickname is literally ‘The Great Eye’, that’s not fair -”
“finrod, beren, roll for charisma”
*groans amid rattling of dice*
“the werewolf licks his jaws, which are dripping with gore and saliva. he tenses, as if to spring -”
“I FIGHT THE WEREWOLF”
“finrod, you’re chained up. you don’t have any weapons.”
“I FIGHT THE WEREWOLF WITH MY BARE HANDS”
*sigh* “roll for constitution”
“i use my musical abilities to seduce the dark lord!”
“luthien, you can’t just seduce the dark - nat twenty???
…alright, i guess you can seduce the dark lord.”
[some time later]
“luthien, i know it worked before, but this is the god of death, singing him to sleep just isn’t going to work this - nat twenty again, are you fucking serious -”
Add this panel one more time and this becomes much more real.
Wait, let me …just…
I fixed it for y’all.
The fact that Flake’s on the treadmill makes it so much funnier to me.
A wild tag game appears!
RULES: Bold the statements that apply to you, italicize your aspirations, and tag nine people! Tagged by @elbereths :D Thank you, doll! These are always great fun ^^ Tagging: I don’t know nine people... o.o; but I’d be interested to see @quazisaurthedinosaur, if you feel like it ~ AIR: I have small hands • I love the night sky • I watch small animals and birds when I pass them by • I drink herbal tea • I wake to see dawn • The smell of dust is comforting • I’m valued for being wise • I prefer books to music • I meditate • I find joy in learning new truths from the world around me FIRE: I don’t have straight hair • I like to wear ripped jeans and overalls • I play an organised sport • I love dogs • I am not afraid of adventure • I love to talk to strangers • I always try new foods • I enjoy road trips • Summer is my favourite season • My radio is always playing WATER: I wear bracelets on my wrists • I love the bustle of the city • I have more than one set of piercings • I read poetry • I love the sound of a thunderstorm • I want to travel the world • I sleep past midnight most days • I love dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs • I rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia • I see emotions in colours not words EARTH: I wear glasses • I enjoy doing the laundry • I am a vegetarian or vegan • I have an excellent sense of time • My humour is very cheerful • I am a valued adviser to my friends • I believe in true love • I love the chill of mountain air • I’m always listening to music • I am highly trusted by the people in my life AETHER: I go without makeup in my daily life • I make my own artwork • I keep on track of my tasks and time • I always know true north • I see beauty in everything • I can always smell flowers • I smile at everyone I pass by • I always fear history repeating itself • I have recovered from a mental disorder • I can love unconditionally
it is very important to have friends who unapologetically dislike the same things u dislike that other people like a lot so u can talk about it in private and avoid being a jackass in public.
make me choose: @fankcastle asked → star wars or lord of the rings
Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.
Possible swtor spoilers.
So there is a reddit thread with some possible data-mined information for update 5.9. People are rightly taking it with a grain of salt.
But apparently it’s the letters that you receive if you broke up with your love interest to romance Arcann. Plus a bonus Senya letter.
Plus a couple of tibbits indicating a Scourge romance? Hmm.
Some of those breakup letters are really hard to read, but it’s very interesting! Here’s the link if you want to check it out.
If this is legit it looks like it might be possible we're getting another scene with Arcann, where we can break up with him. Or maybe it's just a letter you get if you chose to rekindle the romance with Akaavi or Mako... either way, these letters are so funny I'm starting to think that the Arcann romance is just Bioware trolling us.
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I approve.
And Kaliyo is absolutely still my favourite companion. In all honesty, I would also want to punch my husband if he ran off with the guy who made our lives hell. Though maybe after that whole Hunter thing she isn't surprised...
Best part about the swtor update is absolutely a bug that made the game think I'd completed a conquest on Hoth when I was killing robots on Iokath. It gave me the rewards twice too! I guess seeing Vector again was nice as well.
Sooo... that Arcann romance is probably the exact opposite of what I wanted. Pretty much what I expected, but I guess I was holding out enough hope to still be disappointed.
the signs and their downsides
Aries: is both the protagonist & antagonist of their own life Taurus: constantly torn between what they want and what they need Gemini: doesn’t know how to function without stimulation Cancer: they make “homes” out of people, and relies on others rather than themselves for a sense of security. Leo: sees everyone as a threat or competition Virgo has an all-consuming fear of insignificance and lacking in all forms (major preoccupation with proving their worth) Libra: frequently loses their sense of self (by tending to define themselves by their friends & the people they surround themselves with) Scorpio: extreme distrust in not only others but also in themselves, seeing their emotions & obsessions as treacherous Sagittarius: has bouts of overwhelming loneliness and emptiness (and will do anything to fill the void) Capricorn: can’t handle failure, it feels like the end of the world to them Aquarius: has an existential crisis every other week Pisces: constantly waiting for something to happen, having absurdly high hopes & therefore getting them crushed over and over again.
the mood for this month is “I’m awake but at what cost.”
Laurell K. Hamilton (via quotemadness)