🔥tazzle dazzle🔥

a quick disclaimer that I am running off Balance brains. Which is to say I was in the fandom as the theory about “Lup” being Taako’s secret twin sister because it could be short for “chalupa” was going around. And that was literally all the evidence we had at that time. And then it turned out to be TRUE, so my predictions may be a bit zealous.

But my thoughts also come from the fact that Justin the McElroy is incredibly intelligent. Taako and Duck were very deep, complicatedly wonderful characters that snuck their way into our hearts from jokes and bullshittery. He gave them serious thought, and while I’d be perfectly fine to take Bud at face value as this gentle giant is lovely, I can’t help but assume more.

Changelings are an interesting thing in dnd. As the name implies, they are shapeshifters. However they make themselves distinct from doublegangers and other shapeshifting monstrosities by sticking to a singular identity. Sure, if something goes wrong they’ll skip town and take on a new one, or if they have managed to make a career out of their born talents, though even then their casual life will often consist of the one form. More so, whith their shifting nature, they tend to see themselves from the third person. They tend to make what people expect them to make and will try to figure out the wants and needs of those around them to create the most pleasurable thing for their environment.

Now Justin is playing the most firbolgy firbolg that could have ever firbolgged. A quiet, nameless, tame but threatening druid. And while a firbolgy firbolg is adorable, the fact that Justin seems to have gone out of his way to make the most commonplace giantiod in this very uncommonplace game makes me suspect. Further more, this game is being ran by Travis McElroy who is a slut for a good story and even more so for a good twist!

I know so far I’ve only spouted speculation. So how about I talk about what originally gave me the idea-

Justin cast a spell to speak with the little animal.

“Speak with Animals” is a useful spell but one totally unused by firbolgs. Because Firbolgs can already speak to animals. Animals and plants specifically.

Now he could have just forgotten. Oldest brother who knows how expansive their silly Dungeons and Dragons podcast has gotten and how eager people will be for Graduation. Bean Boy professional entertainer who delights in pulling the rug under his brothers to surprise and delight the audience with his podcasts within a podcast. Hell Travis probably forgot too. Travis who is absolutely IN LOVE with Dungeons and Dragons and has made himself an active part of the community after Magnus. But you know who definitely would not have forgotten?

The fans. The Dungeoneirs who were either already big fans of the game or were encouraged to try it after Balance. Fans who are not afraid to talk to the brothers, and brothers who are not afraid to take advice from them. To laugh and joke at their mistakes and comment about them. But it was never brought up.

Bud also just uses curios language when he speaks of himself. He talks about himself like he is himself a character. Explaining what he, the firbolg, does and does not do instead of simply explaining that he is or isn’t interested in doing something. How do I explain this-

In the third episode he keeps saying that firbolgs do not lie. He doesn’t just say it like “hey this is a cultural thing I’m not prepared to break”. He says it like suggesting that he, as a firbolg, could lie would be absolutely absurd. Like they are stupid to think that he could, as a firbolg. He’s not appalled by the act of lying. But as he is totally absolutely don’t even worry about it a firbolg, HE cannot lie.

I’m sure he was raised among them. I imagine either his father had sex with a changing (as in earlier additions they were fey, the Firbolgs are fey touched and it is generally accepted cannon among DMs that a changeling and whatever else will produce another changeling with a 50% chance) or was found as a baby. Misshaped, pale and unwanted, raised by a nomad clan of life loving druids. I imagine his want to leave the clan and come to a school for sidekicks is linked to his true race. Changelings do make good minions and perhaps he was told he would learn more about himself here or have himself put to good use.

I’m not sure if it’s true or not it was just a thought I had and now I can’t shake it. But hey look- if Angus is a silver dragon then I can have my “abandoned at birth and crafted himself around those that actually loved him and gave a shit and learned to love the world around him too and got magic from it” baby Bud!

I HATE IT BUT IT’S TRUE

.

ANGUS IS THE PLAYER

–

Rainer as a gorgeous fat Black woman

Long, pastel pink braids

Lacy headband with black roses pinned on it

Black lipstick

Light, shimmery eyeshadow

Black choker with a little rainbow charm

Tall, lacy collar framing her neck

Dangly heart earrings

A million ear and facial piercings

Dimple piercings

Corset

Poofy blouse sleeves

Netting

Bows everywhere

Skull jewelry

So many skulls

Some literal skulls

She’s a fuckin necromancer

More lace

Everything is either black, white, or soft candy colors

Poofy skirt

Black lace-up platform boots but the laces are light pink

Danbrey Week 2019 | October 20-26

Day 1: Pumpkin Patch | Haunted House

Day 2: Lodge | Forest

Day 3: Bonfires | Movie Nights

Day 4: Sylvain | Earth

Day 5: Hot Springs | Cold Nights

Day 6: Sweaters | Costumes

Taako: “I’m getting Barold jeans.”

Killian: “But doesn’t he have, like, 50 pairs already??”

Taako: “Listen. Killian. Barry only puts two things on his Candlenights wishlist each year—a karaoke set, and bluejeans. Trust me on this one.”

These are all the ones that were sent in before I finished the kravitz post. Longer ones are under the cut!

raven-dreaming: elves from the two sunned planet purr when their ears are scratched.

sophiuke: Taako sleeps with a plethora of stuffed animals and only uses fuzzy blankets

dork-empress: Kravitz hasn’t slept in centuries, and so is unused to getting neck cricks and such, and so Taako gives him massages.

yourlocallunchable: @herbgerblin the entire stolen century crew, in a year where the starblaster was under lock and key, had to sleep in caves, they wouldve frozen to death, if magnus hadnt used his own body, to shield his family from the cold with cuddles

dinoshaverights: OH! Uhhh….ummm….Kravitz is the one who at first didn’t want a cat, but soon after, Taako bought one while Kravitz was out doing reaper stuff. A year later Taako catches Kravitz in skeleton form lying on the couch with the cat chilling in his rib cage. How was that?!

penguinedward Magnus carved the body of the piano, Lup and Barry managed the stringing calling back on what they learned on the planet of the voidfish, and Merle had his new Rockseeker family carve the tiniest, softest hammers for inside. Lucrecia and Davenport’s gift is a piece of music that they composed together. It’s a family effort~

For the drawing of one hot boy in a ridiculous feather suit, I require……………..

I had a really soft Ango hc that I posted a while ago

alas it has been lost to time (rip)

but I’ll rewrite it for you and for my boy Krav

- - -

Angus is the greatest detective in the world.

His popularity skyrocketed after the day of story and song—now he’s requested from all corners of the material plane to solve the most baffling capers and crimes. Time after time he cracks them wide open, barely breaking a sweat.

Angus is the greatest detective in the world, but even he is confounded by the biggest mystery of them all—

What to get his favorite sirs for Candlenights.

He begins his preparations early each year. He places a small notebook and pencil in his pocket, to be kept with him at all times so he may never miss a dropped hint or casually mentioned gift request. He interviews friends, gathering insight into the sirs’ interests that may prove helpful in his investigation. He sets up his corkboard, pins and twine connecting his leads in a web that grows more complex with each passing month.

It’s grueling work—the sirs deserve only the best Candlenights presents, and they’re unpredictable, nearly impossible to keep pace with. For months Taako has been obsessed with collecting novelty fantasy kitchenware, but suddenly he’s abandoned that in favor of expanding his already impressive selection of bellybutton rings. Magnus only talks about dog training and woodcarving these days, but according to inside sources he’s recently taken up knitting and needlepoint in his spare time! Merle has said he prefers sandals with velcro straps, but at a frequency of 54.2% he wears ones with buckles instead!!!

Each year it proves to be the most challenging case Angus has undertaken in all of his short but illustrious career, and each year he proves—yet again—to be the greatest detective (and gift-giver) in the world.

But what he has yet to deduce is that the sirs would love absolutely anything he got for them,

because to them—before any grand title or prestigious reputation—

–

2. Lup as Dwight (he just oozes that chaotic twin energy). Barry as Jim. Au where they’re working together at the IPRE before the Stolen Century. The IPRE member who manages the birds’ expedition preparations (not Lucretia—someone else) has left for a few days. They left Barry in charge due to his rank, intelligence, and excellent organization skills, but every one of the birds knows that it’s really Lup who runs the department. Immediately after this conversation happens, Barry blushes furiously, stammers something about needing to help Merle figure out how to use a stapler, and rushes out of the room. A quasi-enemies-to-lovers blupjeans au. Would also work at some point during the stolen century (I just like the idea of exploring the IPRE more).

3. Merle as Dwight. Lup as Jim. No endgame. Just pure chaotic energy. That is all.

Please consider: Aro/Ace Duck Newton? 

I’ve been thinking about Duck’s past a lot and I can’t help but get some ace vibes from our favourite forest ranger. Here’s where I’m at:

- he’s in his 40s and doesn’t appear to have a partner or care to get a partner or be upset that he doesn’t have a partner…at all. I’m not saying every middle aged person who doesn’t have a significant other is ace, not at all, but it’s a potential sign so

- he doesn’t appear to be interested romantically or sexually in anybody? I understand this could be because Justin doesn’t wanna flirt with Griffin again, but I feel like he’d be fine with it if the narrative went that way

- there was the “lady friend” he had back when he was younger that took him to the ski resort, yes. But honestly, the man spent more time talking about French Onion Soup than the hot girl that was at a resort with him during a time most guys his age have only one thing on their mind

I could totally see the “lady friend” as a “well I’m not attracted to guys so I guess I’m straight by default?” kinda thing for him. Like “I don’t get why everyone’s so crazy about this dating thing but I guess I’ll give it a go”

Lives alone with his cat. Loves being alone in nature. And like you said, doesn’t seem to be interested in changing that. Single and loving it, am I right?

BUT it’s not like he’s this grumpy old man who isolates himself from the community. He knows everyone in Kepler, and they all know him. He’s an important part of the community, he just likes his alone time

After the end of the world (assuming all goes well) I could totally see him trying to settle back down into his old life, living alone with his cat and doing ranger work. But, after all that he’s been through, something’s changed—he doesn’t enjoy being alone that much anymore. He misses his friends

So he ends up joining the Amnesty Lodge crew—living with them, wherever they end up💜

“i jokingly applied for a part-time job as a paranormal investigator, and they called me back to schedule an interview because they really liked my resume - the only problem is that i’m scared of the dark”

When they learn that Uncle Barclay is Bigfoot, they go batshit wild with excitement and start bombarding him with intrusive toddler questions. Poor Barclay is completely flustered (he’s not used to little kids lol) but he’s such a good sport—he tries his best to answer all of Kelly’s questions until Aubrey finally drags them away to let Barclay drink his tea in peace.

Kelly hoards all the cool (and straight up weird) shit they find on hikes in their room, and they charge their moms an entry fee whenever they want to come in.

Kelly absolutely steals one of Barclay’s socks after the Uncle-Barclay-is-Bigfoot incident and adds it to their display, giving it the place of honor under the light of their bedside lamp and labeling it as “Uncl Bigfot sok”.