Dya'hel Lavellan

Seven of Pentacles Long-term view •  Sustainable results •  Perseverance

We can often pay attention to failures during the time that this card represents. In this aspect, in some cases, it may be a timely warning and advice against the intended plan. But when a current situation is represented by this card, optimistic hope no longer exists: the appropriate attitude here is a conscious, realistic reaction combined with a readiness to receive painful results.

- another DAI style tarot by @mafumafuriah​/@dyalavellan​ (commission info here!) (full view art for best details)

I am so glad I managed to finally share this idea that has been stewing in my brain for a while now! @mafumafuriah luckily managed to have some time to work my commission request into their schedule at a kind-of short notice for which I am so grateful!

The Magician is a Tarot card that makes me think of Alyx and Ahlis for a variety of reasons, even though I think it is not one most would think as a likely choice to represent a couple. Much of its representation and symbolism is apt for these two in the sense of the status as powerful women, both in personality and in magical might, as well as their potential for realizing their ambitions. Despite the ‘fire and ice’ aspect of their relationship, which is undoubtedly present, it is a journey in finding that balance that empowers them both. 

[☉] xix. the sun (ft. @firefox-ffxiv / @floating-city-of-nem )

the sun is a card expressing warmth foremost. radiance, joy, optimism in abundance, there is an emphasis not precisely on positivity, but the channeling of it, directing happiness and the vigor derived from it towards enacting change for the better of yourself and others, positivity begetting positivity.

Thank you once again to @mafumafuriah / @dyalavellan for the commission piece, and for taking my hyperspecific requests in good grace and stride! ; o ; And also for being as fast as ever and finishing it before the wedding this gift is for has a date settled!

The Page of Swords Meare Hawke x Isabela

Upright: curious, witty, chatty, communicative, inspired, vigilant, alert, mental agility Reversed: scatterbrained, cynical, sarcastic, gossipy, insulting, rude, lack of planning

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I had the EXQUISITE pleasure of commissioning @dyalavellan​ / @mafumafuriah for a romance tarot of my OC Meare Hawke and her pirate girlfriend, Isabela, to go with my mini-fics for the two scoundrels. AND IT IS STUNNING! I mean, look at it! I can’t say enough good things about this artist. If you manage to snag a commission slot, count yourself lucky. I do.

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XII :: The Hanged Man

upright:  pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives reversed:  delays, resistance, stalling, indecision

I got the privilege of working with @dyalavellan on a tarot commission for Honoura! I actually struggled for a really long time picking a good card for her – so many of them felt situational, and tarot card readings FOR her had a mix of different cards every time. A friend suggested The Hanged Man, and at first I balked. But the more I thought about it, the more obvious it fit. And the more I stare at this the more I like it and feel so very glad I committed!

                                    ＸＸＩ | Ｚａ Ｗａｒｕｄｏ Ｔｈｅ Ｗｏｒｌｄ

The World is an indicator of a major and inexorable change, of tectonic breadth. This change represents a chance for you to bring about a desirable end to the Old and a good beginning to the New. It is indicative of growing maturity, a sense of inner balance and deeper understanding. It suggests that you may be approaching a more final sense of identity, and the security in the self that comes with age. It also represents the falling away of boundaries, sometimes in the effusive sense of the spiritual, but sometimes in a purely physical sense, indicating travels or journeys in the future.

knight of swords

courage, ambition, determination, impulsivity, honesty, living in the moment

Once again I was fortunate enough to work with the incomparable @mafumafuriah/@dyalavellan to bring a piece of art to life!

Around the time of Hyana's original creation, the knight of swords came up constantly whenever I performed tarot readings, and soon enough I began to picture her as the imagery on the card itself. Ever since, it had remained a very prominent image in my mind, and I am so, so grateful that I was finally able to commit the idea to paper (so to speak) to share it with others.

If you get an opportunity to commission Martina, please absolutely take it. She is a delight to work with, incredibly quick and responsive, encouraging, and just as excited to hear and work with your ideas as you are. And really, I think her art more than speaks for itself.

【Ｔｈｅ　Ｓｕｎ】(ᴍᴜɴᴏᴋʜᴏɪ ᴏʀᴏɴɪʀ) by @dyalavellan

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼 (ᴋᴜʀᴀꜱᴀ ᴏʀʟ x ᴍᴜɴᴏᴋʜᴏɪ ᴏʀᴏɴɪʀ) by @dyalavellan

“𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.”

But her design is too good not to be attached to it; now I have this heart warming image of her with her student Aruna, thanks to @bitter-sweet-tao; and now this lovely art by @apollo-devotee!

A blessed year for commissioned art, seriously would recommend each and every artist listed here! Their works are incredible, and they’re very sweet people! 

THE STAR ✴ Byleth Eisner & Claude von Riegan


As the Star follows the Tower card in the Tarot, it comes as a welcome reprieve after a period of destruction and turmoil. You have endured many challenges and stripped yourself bare of any limiting beliefs that have previously held you back. You are realising your core essence, who you are beneath all the layers. No matter what life throws your way, you know that you are always connected to the Divine and pure loving energy. You hold a new sense of self, a new appreciation for the core of your Being. […] With the Star card, anything is possible and the magic is flowing around you. Your heart is full of hope, and your soul is being uplifted to the highest of highs as you realise that your dreams really can come true. Allow yourself to dream, to aspire, to elevate in any way possible so you can reach the stars. They are right here waiting for you.