even in another time

and i always think abt how i kinda resent the fact that now that we have more black and brown princesses they don't really get the sweeping swoony fairytales like the white ones did

raya and moana don't get a love story. tiana was a frog for most of the movie. they retconned the love story for asha in wish

maybe unpopular opinion but yeah its cool to show girl power and girls can be independent from men but man i just want to see a black or brown princess who gets to be the princess the prince saves from the dragon lol

"make your own stuff" and it will go purposely unpromoted and unsupported, and when it fails it's because "diversity is forced and boring" and not "people prefer stories with the same white characters because racism, no matter how worn out the idea is".

We're so excited to announce that our Marielda 10th Anniversary Vinyl Soundtrack Edition is available to pre-order now at lostincult.co.uk/marielda!

This extra-special edition, illustrated by @/elemei.bsky.social and based on a concept by @/dancynrew.bsky.social contains as its centerpiece an unfolding "star book" diorama depicting scenes from a fateful High Sun Day.

It comes contained in a New Archives Transit Box, foil stamped and semiotically sealed by the Archives' Exceptional Loans division.

[IMG ID: A cloth-like tan sleeve with a gold foil star shape. An archive tag in the bottom left identifies this as coming from The New Archives. End ID.]

Also included are two enamel pins styled after the coins of ancient Hieron, depicting the Boy King and the Artificer Divine, as well as eight pieces of Marieldan paper ephemera, including a double sided broadsheet newspaper and a postcard bought in the holy city by a tourist.

[IMG 1 ID: A silver coin of Samot and a gold coin of Samothes. End ID.]

[IMG 2 ID: "The Charioteer", a Marieldan newspaper. The headline reads "GOLDEN PROCESSION"]

There's also a plain-stamped 7" inch vinyl in a black sleeve. And we'll keep the contents of that a mystery.

[IMG ID: A small black 7" vinyl peers out of a simple black sleeve.]

All told, this project has been in the works for six years, and we are beyond thrilled to finally get to show it to you. A very limited number of signed editions are available now, with a second run of 500 unsigned copies to follow. lostincult.co.uk/marielda

For more information, you can check out our Patreon post available to everybody at www.patreon.com/friends_table/posts/marielda-10th-to-162059860

Shirahama once wrote she wished she figured out a better design for wet brushbug, so i did it for her

i haven't seen many options for people outside to donate. easiest way is this fundraiser from the I Love Venezuela Foundation

you can also donate directly through zelle and binance to Organizacion Solo con Fe in barquisimeto, but !!! make sure to label it "donacion" so it can be correctly identified. everything will be used for relief in the affected zones.

lastly, Passagio is a Miami-based courier that's put a special fare of $4/lb for aid to be sent to venezuela. no profits will be made from this, that's strictly transportation costs. they're accepting: medicine, non-perishable food, hygiene products, clothing, essential supplies.

Piece by Piece ....

Earthquakes in Venezuela: What We Know by Caracas Chronicles

Key Information About Venezuela’s State of Emergency by Caracas Chronicles

VENEZUELA’S EARTHQUAKE STATE OF EMERGENCY: HOW TO HELP

We Love Foundation: Provinding food, water, medical support, hygiene kits, shelter supplies, logistics, and direct support for vulnerable families on the ground. They have worked with global partners and Venezuelan nonprofits for the past 13 years.

The Gio Foundation: Humanitarian and animal aid nonprofit organization accepting donations through their portal.

Aldeas Infantiles SOS: Accepts donations in bolívares (Venezuelan currency) through their Venezuelan branch. Donations in foreign currencies can be sent through Aldeas Infantiles SOS Spain.

Save the Children’s Emergency Fund: Donations will go towards providing urgent, life-saving support to Venezuelan children.

UNICEF Spain: Has launched an Emergency Fund for Venezuelan children.

Miami-based Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Launched a fundraising campaign to provide food, water, medicine, shelter and emergency relief.

Source: Caracas Chronicles