White Wind of the Tundra

Hey guys!

As you can very much see, I haven’t been active on this blog for a while. It’s been a combination of things - a waning of interest, an urge to write fanfiction suddenly renewed with a vengeance, doing fanart for other things I’m interested in...

A potent combination, no? So! I wanted to make a proper post addressing this decline in activity, but let me make one thing crystal clear: this blog is not being shut down. I’ll consider this a semi-hiatus, so if I want to answer an ask or just draw Ari, the option is there. You can send asks, or whatnot, just keep in mind I may not reply for some time.

If you want to interact with me on tumblr, as always my personal blog is shantiyen. I’m logged into it pretty much all the time, even if I’m not a super active poster. Don’t feel obligated to follow it!

And while I don’t often advertise that I have it because I’m an extremely anxious introvert, it’s literally the best place to find me: my Twitter. Again, don’t feel obligated to follow, since I usually just scream about things (mostly gacha games).

I also have a commission post, for those interested.

To end off: this blog means a lot to me, and as such I have an incredible resistance to calling it closed, especially after all the good times and memories I owe to it. I’d like to thank everyone who has followed, sent me things to answer, and just generally supported me. This blog was as much for you as it was for me.

((Alrighty, the time has come to draw the three lucky winners! Before I tag the winners and send their messages, I’d like to note that the only things I won’t draw are mechs and NSFW things. Those are a bit too far out of my comfort zone, but otherwise I’m more than happy to draw whatever you wish!

Without ado, the winners are...

@lizalfosrise 

@symphonicvocalist 

@dragonsofironandgold 

Keep your inboxes open! Should you win, I’ll need to contact you. If I can’t reach you, I’ll draw another name in your stead after 24 hours.

I’ll wait 48 hours for a reply from the winners to my initial message. If you can’t get me details of your request immediately, just let me know you got the message and I’ll wait until you can respond with the info (:

1000 Followers Celebration!

Yup, this blog has finally hit 1000 total followers! It’s been a crazy few years since starting this blog, and it’s humbling how many people enjoy the shenanigans of Ari and friends. So to celebrate that, I’ve decided to do an art giveaway for 3 lucky winners! Please be sure to read the short rules below:

You must have been following me before this post. New followers will not be counted as entrants, sorry!

Reblogs are the only thing that count as entries! Likes are appreciated but won’t enter you.

Don’t reblog to multiple blogs of yours to gain more entries - be fair and let others have a chance too!

Be sure to have your inbox open around the date listed below! If I can’t contact you, I’ll choose another winner after 48 hours.

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((Hey everyone! As you likely well know, this blog has been pretty quiet lately. It’s not for lack of interest, but as I have nothing to answer currently and don’t wish to constantly post Guild Wars 2 Charr!Ari adventures, it’s likely to stay quiet. At least until the new year unless I hit that 1k follower mark, which is very close! I have something special planned for that milestone :) Otherwise I’ll take a small break from now until 2018 rolls in.

So yes, there won’t be as many posts from me unless I have an itch to doodle Ari or there’s something relevant to reblog. As always, you can contact me via my personal (shantiyen) or alternatively my Discord (latiasfinder#2842) , but be warned that I’m a very shy person and thus suck at starting/keeping up conversations.

((Why, what a big head you have there Ari!))

Tagged by @ask-white-fatalis. Tag yourselves, y’all know how I am with these lmao

2ND RULE: BOLD the statements that are true

APPEARANCE: I am 5'7" or taller I wear glasses I have at least one tattoo I have at least one piercing I have blonde hair I have brown eyes I have short hair My abs are at least somewhat defined I have or have had braces

PERSONALITY: I love meeting new people People tell me that I’m funny (actually I’m a piece of shit for my puns) Helping others with their problems is a big priority for me I enjoy physical challenges I enjoy mental challenges I’m playfully rude with people I know well I started saying something ironically and now I can’t stop saying it There is something I would change about my personality

ABILITY: I can sing well I can play an instrument (it was in high school, but the flute) I can do over 30 pushups without stopping I’m a fast runner I can draw well I have a good memory I’m good at doing math in my head I can hold my breath underwater for over a minute I have beaten at least 2 people in arm wrestling I know how to cook at least 3 meals from scratch I know how to throw a proper punch

HOBBIES : I enjoy playing sports I’m on a sports team at my school or somewhere else I’m in an orchestra or choir at my school or somewhere else I have learned a new song in the past week I work out at least once a week I’ve gone for runs at least once a week in the warmer months I have drawn something in the past month I enjoy writing FANDOMS ARE MY #1 PASSION I do or have done martial arts

EXPERIENCES: I have had my first kiss I have had alcohol I have scored the winning goal in a sports game I have watched an entire season of a TV show in one sitting I have been at an overnight event I have been in a taxi I have been in the hospital or ER in the past year I have beaten a video game in one day I have visited another country I have been to one of my favourite band’s concert

RELATIONSHIPS: I’m in a relationship I have a crush on a celebrity I have a crush on someone I know I have been in at least 3 relationships I have never been in a relationship I have asked someone out or admitted my feelings to them I get crushes easily I have had a crush on someone for over a year I have been in a relationship for at least a year I have had feelings for a friend

MY LIFE: I have at least one person I consider to be my best friend I live close to my school My parents are still together I have at least one sibling I live in the United States There is snow right now where I live I have hung out with a friend in the past month I have a smartphone I have at least 15 CDs I share my room with someone