Select a single gif depicting a secret your character has that few–if any–know. Give zero explanation, be mysterious!
Tagged by: @mai-takeda (Thank you! <3)
Tagging: @coeurlfist @cinnamon-suncat @eluari @fabledtactician @ffxivfisticuffs @harpbeats @iamsarsa @juste-xiv @ladyrivienne @quinlan-xiv @quintos-the-storm @quills-and-curiosities @zenathered @zeiyth @vodorigatai @signhere @luthian-dorne @muffinsandglasses @nurakitten @poe-lhyzeal @jurien-ashur @samurai-from-another-land @strayed-from-the-sun @but-first–tea @captainkurosolaire
I’ve been on the lookout for one and found this gem!
https://ffxiv.dlunch.net/model.html?language=2
I’ve often had to look up additional references for artwork, especially with the amount of tiny details SE likes to add. This makes things so much easier! I wanted to share it with all my fellow artists (and anyone who may be in need of it) as it may save some future headaches.
Select a single gif depicting a secret your character has that few, if any, know. Give zero explanation, be mysterious.
Tagged by: @vianne-solainteau (Thank you so much for the tag!)
Tagging: @ahlis-xiv @lunacycard @the-azure-giant @which-can-eternal-lie @dodos-and-coeurls @fatewalker @egbertinefairsnow @shadowborne-ffxiv @passage-of-arms @tezziebabs
(Random google search gif from Brave.)
((Continued from last prompt.))
Naresh remained quiet for a moment and listened to the conversation from the side as he went about preparing the flowers. He was on his third one by the time she mentioned Watchman. What kind of lesson could he be giving her? The Watchman certainly did seem busy, but it did sound rather odd that he’d be giving a lesson to her. She certainly didn’t seem like the type that would be interested in a combat lesson. Shrugging and paying attention, Naresh put down the third flower and started in on a fourth with a peaceful but studious look on his face.
I'voryne’s stare on the man seemed to become more intense, certainly a different man then the one she had met before. He was being polite, humbled even. It made her jaw set and she was not sure why. Maybe she was just being plain stubborn at the moment. Absentmindedly, Ivy gave the man a respectful nod. “ Thank you, Cald? Was it? ” Nodding firmly after her question, “ Aye, that it is. ” he allowed a smile to curve his lips a little as he gazed down on the shirt female, “ So, just out of curiosity, what would you be needing him for? I’ve worked with him a few times, he’s a good man, and a fine guard as well. ”
Setting the fourth flower aside, Naresh drew a fifth from the patch and went about the simple task of dethorning them. As the Master questioned Ivy’s reason for the Watchman, he listened a bit more intently. It did seem like an odd request for one so reclusive as she seemed to be. The young woman pressed her lips together, it was not something she could easily admit to them. " He is to teach me about horses. “ She stated, ” I know nothing about the creatures. “ She looked down to her side and eyed the flowers laying there, suddenly she let out a sharp breath and jammered out to the trainee, ” That’s more than plenty. No more flowers. Thankyouverymuch. “ She declared it a bit too bluntly, it would not be her hide to be tanned if too many were taken from the garden at once.
The trainee set down the last flower he cut quickly and drew a small piece of cloth from his belt pouch. He wiped down the blade of his dagger and then replaced it in it’s sheath behind his back. ” Ah, is that so? “ he couldn’t help but to comment at the mention of horses. ” At least you are learning from a Othard man, none finer to learn of horses from. “ he said as he gathered up the flowers in one hand and presented them to I'voryne for inspection.
Cald smiled a bit more openly at that, edges of his eyes danced with amusement. ” Well, I think I can arrange for the Watchman to give you a lesson or two in horsemanship. Probably won’t take long either. But yes, I’ll definitely let him know of your request. He’s good with horses and even brought a few over with him as rare as they might be over here in Eorzea. If you ever need more detailed advice, I was the Lt. Commander of a Grand Company before I came here. More specifically, I was in charge of the cavalry though those were chocobos. I doubt much difference. “
He smiled, and nodded in agreement with the trainee. ” The sun is starting to tilt toward the west in this afternoon sky and I’ve just realized I haven’t had lunch. I’m afraid I must take my leave now.“ He tipped his head toward Ivy and gave Naresh a little salute, ” Perhaps we’ll meet again and Naresh, I’m sure I’ll see you in training at some point. “ With that, the Master turned to leave the gardens in search of food. He was whistling some mocking tune as he wandered off that made Ivy roll her eyes back and gather herself up before she addressed the all too eager trainee next.
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Select a single gif depicting a secret your character has that few, if any, know. Give zero explanation, be mysterious.
Tagged by: @samurai-from-another-land (Thank you!)
Tagging: @ahlis-xiv @signhere @vianne-solainteau @mai-takeda @wynndam @cemipajarhov @segolii
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((Continued from last prompt..))
The Master bowed a bit more formally this time, furrowed brows as to why the older woman was short with him. He did not catch that she said her name twice. “ Pleased to meet you, Lanna. I trust my tree climbing antics didn’t disrupt anyone’s daily routines too much, at least I hope not? At least this time I didn’t fall out of it.” Cald chuckled, still remembering the incident as if it was yesterday. “ Ah, but that’s a bit of a story. I’ll have to share it sometime. I was a bit childish during my recruit days despite my background.” The Master smiled quietly and waited for a response. The Watchman barely restrained himself from laughing at that. He had heard a few stories passed around about those antics and if even half of it were true, well “a bit childish” was a great understatement then. Fixing his face into a look of calm, his emerald eyes belying his thoughts over the Master. He simply nodded, allowing Lanna to further that bit of the conversation if she desired. Lanna, however wrestled down a smile almost unsuccessfully. “ So I see, Master de'Redse. ” She raised an amused eyebrow but turned that look on a the Watchman just as Zayne had approached. After the younger female had her short call out, all three exchanged looks between them. Some were bewildered, some were not so surprised and others curious. The older woman though was holding back the most though. The other two seemed to accept it with ease. Seeing that he was going to be involved in conversation a bit further than he wanted to, Cald slipped his carved flute back over his cloak again. He turned his head to avoid glances and spotted another at the gates. The Master spoke up to change the subject, “ I see Mara has decided to come join us. ”
I'voryne could hardly look down to her pruning of the flower, that -is- what people do with flowers no? She wondered softly the terms for such a thing but what Zayne said still had her head spinning. The overload of whatever everyone was feeling in that moment was drowning her. She couldn’t be bothered with what others thought of her, she could feel it and she was constantly trying to adjust to it. “ I am to bring flowers back with me from my break. ” She says flatly, stating it as a matter of fact. Her gaze followed Zayne as she disappeared from her sight, “ She will seek to regret what she said later, not that she said it - just what she said. That one. ” She said out of the blue, while her hands continued to work at the rose stem.
Feeling stuffy in the Petitioner’s Foyer, another older woman choose to step out into the gardens for a breath of fresh air as well. Ivy looked up from her flower, her gaze directly on the woman coming down the path. She squinted her eyes tightly to look at the person. As soon as the woman came closer, I’voryne raised up causing her flower clippings to fall out of her lap into pieces on the ground as she gave a respectful curtsey for the woman. Almost seating herself back down, I'voryne eyed her sandwich for a moment. She must have been considering some thing while she stared at it, it was a blank stare. It was gone, wasn’t it? Now it’s there..
Looking around at the people in the gardens Mara notices old friends and perhaps some new ones. She walks right over to the three standing near the tree. “ Good day, Master and Watchman. ” Then she adds, “ How do you fair Lanna? I believe.. ” She recalls the other’s name. The Watchman nodded at the Master’s words, throwing Lanna a quick glance that spoke volumes of Cald’s antics. Rising again into a another graceful bow, the Watchman returned to his seat with a smile. “ Mara! I fare quite well, and yourself? ” He had not had spoke with her in some time and it was a pleasure to do so again, certainly when the subject needed changed. The Master bowed his head as well, greeting the woman in gesture but not voice. Lanna pushed a smile forth as Mara joined them, it seemed she had some form of respect for the other. " I am well. “
Blinking a bit at another out of the blue comment from I'voryne, the trainee decided to just go with the flow of things, ” Regret you say? Interesting. “ As another came into view and Ivy rose he followed suit, made a bit of a bow himself. Feeling a bit of pity as he sat back down and noticed Ivy staring at the sandwich she dropped he frowned a bit. Changing the subject he piped up, ” I suppose flowers might help brighten up the library. Though I think it’s just fine as it is, I rather enjoy the scent of old books. “ A bit of the conversation between the trainee and the young woman reached the Watchman’s ears. He grinned to himself again. Yes, his earlier thought definitely seemed correct he thought to himself as he gazed over at them. I'voryne placed the flower in her lap and gathered the sandwich within the brown piece of parchment. She started to unfold it, she was so hungry at this point and was overdue for a repast. If it wasn’t for the fact that others were around her, she’d stuff the whole thing down as fast as she could. He was talking again, which meant he was looking at her. She looked up and as if she had just noticed he was there, Ivy tilted her head at the man. ” It does? I mean, you do? “ She wondered of him, half wondering why someone didn’t go after Zayne.
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In light of recent events on Balmung, the server and RP community that I love and adore across my many characters, I wanted to just say a few things.
Most important of which is, if I the player (or character), ever does ANYTHING that makes you the player, even the slightest uncomfortable please know you are safe to tell me. Either in-game or on anon via Tumblr. Dusk is a bitch, Mishi is a goof, Tejshar is an asshole… But I the player am a fuddy duddydorkess who genuinely cares how you feel. Might not always agree and I tend to be a bit blunt, but I do care. I do listen. I do learn and I RESPECT you and your wishes.
Second, it’s come to my attention that people are so scared of being part of a call out post, backlash, some social justice mob, or RP community backlash that they aren’t speaking up about things that are making them UNCOMFORTABLE or SCARED. They aren’t speaking up about PEOPLE that make them UNCOMFORTABLE or SCARED. This is NOT ok.
There doesn’t have to be a secret meeting circle thing for people to whisper about he said and she said, but there has to be accountability. If someone says ‘don’t talk about this or else’ that’s your first red flag. If you feel like something is off but don’t know what. That’s your red flag. If you see someone treating someone else in a way that in the real world wouldn’t be acceptable, that’s another red flag. One red flag could be a misunderstanding, two should be discussed, three? No.
Not everyone gets along. Not everyone is wired the same way or deals with things in the best way. Some of us have emotional issues, social issues, mental issues, or physical issues that make it hard for us to navigate stressful or unpleasant situations. However, as a whole, Balmung is full of wonderful beautiful, caring people who are here to help. Rather than be taking a moment to hear you out, taking you to go smash buttons, drag you away for fun RP, or even take a discord call to say, hey you’re not alone.
Two things to consider before I leave this post.
The words of The Dali Lama and Maya Angelou.
Before you speak, post, tweet, or write anything ask yourself, “Is it true? Is it Kind? Is it necessary?” If the answer is anything but yes, stop, do not do it. -Dali Lama
“If someone does or says something that makes you go…“ cringe .. ew… That wasn’t nice. “They have shown you the REAL them, believe them the first time.” - Maya Angelou.
Finally. I thank all of you for your many years of awesome RP and being a wonderful community. For being supportive and encouraging of one another. We don’t always get to see or hear about the amazing things that happen to us every day on Balmung which causes the not so good to outshine the good.. so maybe we need to start making that more of a priority. Call outposts of greatness. Or something lol. You’re all amazing. All have something wonderful that you add to our server. You’re amazing, strong and beautiful people.
Thanks for being epic.
See you in game
Find out what makes you powerful, what sets you apart from people and reveals everything that is beautiful about you. Is it your kindness? Your passions? Your tenacity in times when everything in your life feels like falling apart? Learn that version of you that makes you shine. You don’t have to figure it all out all at once. You only have to take it day by day.
The sunrise, of course, doesn’t care if we watch it or not. It will keep on being beautiful, even if no one bothers to look at it.
“But the most beautiful things in life are just not things. They’re people and places, memories and pictures. They’re feeling and moments and smiles and laughter.”
— Unknown
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