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I’m trying work on stuff but it just feels like I move so dang slow. I want to start making more comics ;_; Here’s some quick and utterly shameless Nerevoryn content in the meantime. 

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Stryn, Norway

OC questions I’ve asked my friends & TTRPG players…

… Ranging from somewhat profound to intensely inane. Thought I’d share them in case anyone else can get some use out of them!

What was the last time they pulled an all-nighter, if ever?

What’s the weirdest place they’ve ever slept?

If they were living now, what type of face mask would they wear — ie, plain black, patterned, with words, etc?

As a young kid, were they particularly attached to any comfort items, like stuffed animals or a blanket?

What do they think of abstract art?

When going out in cold weather (say under 0C/32F), what kinda outfit do they wear?

Are they afraid of heights?

Are they a fast/slow/average reader?

Are there any foods that they really fucking hate?

On a scale of 1-10, how bothered are they by the sight of blood?

When’s the last time they laughed so hard they cried, if ever?

Do they prefer baths or showers?

What’s a reoccurring dream/nightmare that they have, if any?

When they visit museums, do they go slowly, reading everything, or go through quickly?

Do they ever cry at movies/books/shows?

Have they ever kept a journal?

Are they good at jigsaw puzzles? Do they enjoy them?

What’s the most physically uncomfortable situation they’ve ever been in?

What do they do when they’ve got a song stuck in their head?

Favourite type of baked goods? Are they good at baking?

Are they a good kisser?

How much do they follow the news? Has this always been the case, or has it changed over time?

Favourite ice cream flavour?

Do they ever cry because something is too cute?

Do they have any superstitions?

How consistent/regular is their sleep cycle?

If they were to play D&D, what race/class would they pick?

Do they sing in the shower?

Can they play an instrument? Which one?

Can they ride a bike?

Favourite meal of the day?

What do they smell like?

Do they like to doodle?

What’s one of their guilty pleasures?

Do people usually notice their eye colour?

What are their lying “tells”? Are they aware of these tells?

A friend whips out a camera unexpectedly and goes “say cheese!” — what pose do they strike?

What would be the worst quality that someone could attribute to them, in their own mind? As in, what would they think is the worst thing someone could think about them — that they’re selfish, lazy, violent, cowardly, stupid, etc.?

How do they mark their place in a book?

Big spoon or little spoon?

How much time/thought do they put into their outfit on an average day?

What’s the most ridiculous thing they’ve ever spent money on?

What’s a funny story that a stranger has about them?

What do they consider the kindest thing someone has ever done for them?

What’s the cruelest thing they’ve done that they don’t regret?

What’s their least favourite chore?

The person they care about most/their best friend asks them to hide a dead body. How willing are they to help, no questions asked?

What’s the favourite way to eat potatoes?

If they were a plant, what would they be?

If they had to give an impromptu hour-long lecture on any subject, what would they talk about?

What would be/is their most-used/favourite emoji?

What would/do they put as their computer/phone wallpaper/ background?

Have they always had their current hairstyle? If not, what’s another hairstyle they’ve had in the past?

When they can’t fall asleep, what do they do?

What do they consider the best decision they’ve ever made?

What do they wear for a day out at the beach?

How do they feel about babies? How would they deal with a friend’s baby being put in their arms?

Most embarrassing situation they’ve ever experienced?

How do they feel about rollercoasters?

Have they broken any bones and if so, how?

Do they consider themself a good liar?

Would they rather have very cold weather (under -20C/-4F) or very hot weather (over 30C/86F)?

How good are they/would they be at Monopoly?

Do they like musicals?

Have they ever been blackout drunk? Under what circumstances?

What genre is the book that they’ve read the most times in their life?

What’s something they (at this moment) think/hope they’ll never have to admit to someone else?

How good/bad are they/would they be at assembling IKEA furniture?

What’s something that really scared them as a kid?

Ae they allergic to anything?

What’s the longest they’ve ever gone without sleeping, and why?

Feelings on spicy food?

How much do they jay-walk in cities?

Do they have any tattoos or piercings? Do they want any/more?

Preferred way to eat eggs?

Do they consider themself an optimist, pessimist, or realist?

If they’re served a food they don’t like (at like, a restaurant or someone else’s house), will they eat it anyways or leave it to the side?

Would they describe themself as funny?

How physically flexible are they?

What’s the most bored they’ve ever been?

What’s one book you’ve read that you think they would also like?

What’s a scent that never fails to make them nostalgic?

What’s the worst thing they’ve done on a dare?

How did they celebrate their coming-of-age?

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Pluto’s Gate

Located in Turkey, this site was discovered in 2013. A description of a similar temple exists in 6th century texts, and it is strongly believed to be the same temple. Known as Ploutonion, or Pluto’s Gate, this “gate to hell” emits thick and deadly vapors that kill birds and other animals unfortunate enough to get close. Bulls and other animals used to be sacrificed at this temple, though now it only claims the life of the occasional bird with bad luck. 

Paarthurnax: *removes Dragonborn from his neck so he can stretch*

Last Dragonborn: Dragon Dad is . . . evil? Dragon Dad is unyielding? Dragon Dad is incapable of love? I am running away. I am packing my little rucksack and going out to explore Tamriel as a lone vagabond. I can no longer thrive in this household. I can—

Paarthurnax: *puts Dragonborn back on his neck*

Last Dragonborn: Nevermind.

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The way this video holds up my mental health today...it's like Atlas holding up the sky

identity ask.........oh shit

if someone wanted to really understand you, what would they read, watch, and listen to?

have you ever found a writer who thinks just like you? if so, who?

list your fandoms and one character from each that you identify with.

do you like your name?  is there another name you think would fit you better?

do you think of yourself as a human being or a human doing? do you identify yourself by the things you do?

are you religious/spiritual?

do you care about your ethnicity?

what musical artists have you most felt connected to over your lifetime?

are you an artist?

do you have a creed?

describe your ideal day.

dog person or cat person?

inside or outdoors?

are you a musician?

five most influential books over your lifetime.

if you’d grown up in a different environment, do you think you’d have turned out the same?

would you say your tumblr is a fair representation of the “real you”?

what’s your patronus?

which Harry Potter house would you be in? or are you a muggle?

would you rather be in Middle Earth, Narnia, Hogwarts, or somewhere else?

do you love easily?

list the top five things you spend the most time doing, in order.

how often would you want to see your family every year?

have you ever felt like you had a “mind-meld” with someone?

could you live as a hermit?

how would you describe your gender/sexuality?

do you feel like your outside appearance is a fair representation of the “real you”?

on a scale from 1 to 10, how hard is it for someone to get under your skin?

three songs that you connect with right now.

pick one of your favorite quotes.

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“Gods give me strength.”

–Emperor Uriel Septim VII’s reaction to seeing your face.

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Made myself sad thinking about Verandis so now I need to share:

The Gray Host were 'defeated' in 1E 1029 - so Verandis would have left them some time before then.

The events of ESO take place in 2E 582 - some 2,473 years later (if I understand the maths of the Elder Scrolls timekeeping - feel free to correct me).

We don't know exactly when Verandis started taking in other vampires. Adusa in particular has very little to indicate how long she's been part of the Ravenwatch. But Gwendis is a relatively new addition given how Rivenspire plot dialogue tends to paint her as inexperienced and only just out of being actively trained and mentored. I imagine Melina probably joined shortly after, given the tone of her enchanter hireling letters. Fennorian we can pin down a little more - the Meet the Character short confirms he was brought in after Gwendis, and within a relatively short amount of time (it's vague, but multiple visits from the narrator implies months, perhaps a year, but unlikely much more than that) was investigating Unhallowed Grave. And of course, every other named vampire is someone the Vestige spares and guides towards the Ravenwatch, so we know exactly when they show up. Regardless of exact timing, the Ravenwatch as a group is a relatively new concept.

This implies that either: Verandis has been entirely alone for over two thousand years or that any previous attempts to rehabilitate vampires have failed (either by them being killed or by them failing to uphold their oaths). Either scenario is pretty tragic anyway.

Then consider that he has only managed to successfully form this family in the last...hundred years, maybe? And that's only if we assume Adusa is pretty old, but she really isn't giving us much to go on. Everyone else joined the Ravenwatch probably within the last decade, most far more recently than even that. He has had a family of his own for such a short amount of time, and then he sacrifices himself to keep everyone safe. And sure, he gets to come back, but then he's forcibly separated from them by the tether to the Dark Heart. He might still be around, he can be visited, but he can't ever live with his family. And they can't live with him.

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