Vulcantology: Best Sources To Learn All Things Vulcan

Another lovely and sad song in MGV by T’Prion

So I was just starting out in my research Journey on the Vulcan (or Whl’q’n I have learned!) people and their world (T’Khasi is the name for the Vulcan homeworld and I honest have no idea why it’s translated by the UT into Fed Standard English, it’s definitely one of the less difficult Vulcan words to pronounce.)

But I’ve found EVEN MORE helpful links! Not just for learning Vulkansu but for Vulcans in general! I wouldn’t be surprised if there is eventually yet ANOTHER of these posts in the future (or really just make this one bigger). As it stands, this is my comprehensive guide to all things Vulcan! 💚🖖🏻💚

Major Websites

Surak (bordering on obsolete, but helpful for getting to other hyperlinks in case anything on this post goes funky)

Korsaya (Lots of info on how to write in Vulcan and other language writing questions)

Kir’Shara (This one might be my new favorite! It’s a fan lore site that stays true to canon lore as possible! It’s got the complete writings of Surak, cultural anecdotes and name lists! Much love!)

Where To Learn Vulkansu

Vulcan Language PDF (mostly for the lessons in the book’s latter half!)

The Vulcan Dictionary (a little clunky, but @yel-halansu has links to some more polished but still in-development sites on their RB of my original post.)

How to Write in Vulcan (ancient script, there are other fonts like “handwriting” and “Dzhaleyl” but AGV is the one with the letter breakdown)

The Vulcan Alphabet Song (a fan-song I made to remember the fundamentals of the Vulcan Alphabet, ghostwritten by Amanda Grayson, translation in the notes of the original post!)

Canon Lore & History

Vulcan History: Vulcan History (Overview) ~ Surak ~ T’Klass ~ The Kir’Shara ~ Syrranites ~ V’tosh Ka’tur

Vulcan Spirituality: Katra ~ Katric Arks ~ Mind Meld ~ Pon Farr ~ Kolinahr

Vulcan Geography: The Forge ~ Mount Seleya ~ T’Karath Sanctuary ~ The Fire Plains

Recipes: Plomeek Soup (What even is Plomeek Soup??) ~ Plomeek Tea ~ Spice Tea ~ Krei’la

Fanon Lore, Headcanons, and Other Cool Stuff

Music: Tribute To Vulcan (Nadordatoran na’o T’Khasi) ~ “How To Save A Life” by The Fray in Vulcan ~ The Ballad of Solkar The Slut ~ Sidhzhan T’gai YT Channel ~ Songs of T’Khasi Master Post ~ Pon Farr: An Amok Time Tribute ~ Aluk-kumsu (Wellerman in Vulcan) ~ Rom-halan Mahk, The Parting Glass (In Memoriam of Passed on TOS actors)

Vulcan Culture: Vulcan Fashion ~ Vulcan Hairstyles ~ “Hand”canons ~ Vulcan Toddlers ~ Vulcan Teenagers ~ Vulcan Accent ~ The Vulcan Word for Dumbass: Origins ~ Vulcans At Federation “Eurovision” (FANART OF SAID EUROVISION PERFORMANCE) ~ Culture Clash: Non-Vulcans on Vulcan Ships ~ Images of T’Khasi (Canon) ~ Vulcan Funerary Practices ~ Qo’nos vs. T’Khasi: Warriors from a Peaceful Planet & Pacifists from A Hell World ~ Vulcans & Physical/Telepathic Intimacy: Too Much Love Is Dangerous ~ Vulcan/Betazoid Relationships ~ Vulcans LOVE Poker ~ Vulcan Adoption Practices (Like Ostriches!) ~ Vulcan Home Decor & Architecture ~ Vulcan Education System ~ Honor & Logic: Similarities Between Vulcan & Klingon Cultures ~ Vulcans have a Sweet Tooth

Vulcan Biology: The BIG Vulcan Biology Post ~ Debate on Vulcan Evolutionary Biology (partially in notes) ~ Vulcan Biology Headcanons ~ Pon Farr Headcanons ~ Vulcan Sicknesses ~ Emotion/Pain Receptor Headcanon ~ Vulcan Infants ~ Demystifying The Vulcan Katra ~ Vulcan Hybrids: Post Spock ~ Pon Farr is NOT Puberty ~ Why Vulcans Get Drunk On Chocolate ~ Vulcan Desert Adaptations ~ Vulcans vs Other Species in Combat ~ Vulcan Telepathic Abilities ~ Wildlife of Vulcan ~ L’tak Terai: Spock & His Learning Disability ~ Vulcan Sleep

Vulcan History: The BIG Vulcan History Post (+Reformation Anecdotes) Ambassador Solkar: A Comedic Anecdote ~ Technologically Contextualizing Surak ~ Vulcan Bronze Age vs Surakian Age ~ Sarek: A Character Study ~ Pre-Surakian Ancient Vulcan Designs (Male, Female) ~ Vulcan Fashion History ~ Pre-Surak: Hell, But Not Just Because of War ~ Vulcans Learning English

Vulcan Politics & Philosophy: Humans Are Lonely: Why I Love Vulcans ~ Vulcan High Command vs. Syrranites vs. V’tosh Ka’tur ~ Vulcan Terrorism ~ Childhood Betrothal Discourse (Improved!) ~ The Difference Between Sarek & Tuvok ~ The Purpose of Kohlinar (and why Spock didn’t do it right) ~ “I Do Not Feel ___”: A Mantra, Not A Fact ~ The Societal Evolution of Vulcankind Explained ~ The Logic Spectrum: Syrranite Lite ~ Logic is not “logic” ~ Meditation Candles: Reminders of Home & Controlled Chaos ~ On T’Pau: The Face of Vulcan ~ The Complexities of Vulcan Mental Health ~ The Kir’Shara & Familial Loyalty ~ How Do Kolinahru Deal With Pon Farr ~ Vulcan Clan Construction

Special Thanks to @find-me-in-outer-space @protectspock @distractedducky @nuclear-wessels @janey-jane @acesexualspock @chateauofmymind @starfleet-memedom @ineffablebuddies @sporkandpringles @s-trip-tease @foodreplicator @marlinspirkhall @adira-tal @aceofwands @goddamnshinyrock @mlovesstrawberries @spacedancer1701 @sleepysnowfinch @enterprisetrampstamp @capsfromtrek @seraphsfire @starcrossedcherik @thefuzzyaya @thenorsiest @trillgendermetaphor @onelonelystory @yel-halansu @tomfooleryprime @sweetsoursugarcube @nisaexploresadhd @tribbleland @trekkie24 @thornfield13713 @menecio @hughculber @svartalfhild @zhewhoisfate @hedge-rambles @starfleet-jelly @koalas-koalas-everywhere @scientific-tricorder @caffeinatedcorvids @subarktis @plant-dad-sulu @tyrannosaurus-trainwreck @redshiftsinger and so many others for your contributions!

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Production costs aside, clothes tell the audience about how characters think of themselves.

Loki's shoes in the S2 finale raised a lot eyebrows, but I find them quite fitting: they are comfortable, practical, and most importantly, they are humble. The camera brings this to our attention to communicate his evolution in character.

Loki has always dressed well, often times ostentatiously. Whether he is at war, passing as a Midgardian, or held captive as an Asgardian prisoner, Loki communicates his social class and sense of superiority through clothing. For him, clothing armors his fragile sense of self and against others' opinions of him. He intends to be perceived as deadly charming but ultimately unapproachable.

His attire in the first Thor movie is roughly equal parts green and gold, signifying his royal status. His style is dressed down for his brother's misadventures in Jotenheim, yet overall both silhouettes are lofty, princely, but not hardened or threatening.

In Avengers, Loki's look has more black and leather, with exaggerated emphasis on his shoulders meant to intimidate as he assumes the role of villain. The silhouette is very hard, heavy, and edgy. Gold detailing is prevalent as well. Combined with the goat's helm, this is Loki's most pretentious outfit, which speaks to an undercurrent of low self-esteem and a compulsive need to impress. There's no mistaking he is the main antagonist of the story.

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In Thor 3, Loki's silhouette is streamlined even further. The overcoat is done away with in favor of what appears to be a leather doublet, pauldrons, and vambraces. Gold accents are minimal. While stylish, Loki's attire is more practical than showy, and his helm serves the dual purpose of protection as well as weaponry. At this point in his arc, Loki has become a full antihero, joining his brother's side in rescuing as many Asgardians as possible, and eventually dying in a vain bid to protect Thor from Thanos.

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