Temmie Fun Times

Thanks for the ask! The truth is, I’m still really shaky on how to draw hands. But here’s a really short and simple tutorial on my approach.

Need some better/more in-depth hand tutorials? Check these ones out, they are all amazing: (link) (link) (link) (link)

This is one of the better hand tutorials I have seen out there, as it uses the KISS principle to great effect.

If you go to hard with hands and try putting too much detail, you will almost always get something you don’t like. This is fantastic example of how to keep it loose and stick to form and line before adding any real detail.

Introducing one of Eorzea’s first Doman influenced cafe’s!

Open to the public for rp should you fancy it. A menu is in the making and will be posted at a later date. Also there will be a theater, bath house, and inn room eventually. 

This is just a casual thing i put together for myself and the community to enjoy, so if you have any questions just ask.  I’m the only one who runs it. =)

Here are some updated pictures of the outside too! We’ve also slowly added our Theater and even a shrine over time. The bathhouse and inn room will come in due time since seira-miyara​ and I are the only ones who run it.

here’s the theater!

and here’s our shrine!

I actually have lore posts for each! ^^ I’ll link and quote for you.

Raen Au Ra Lore

3.0 Lodestone: “The curved horns and beautifully patterned scales that characterize the Au Ra oft give rise to speculation that this Hyur-like race native to the Far Eastern continent of Othard are, in fact, the progeny of dragons. This, however, has long been disputed, with scholars citing several distinct differences in the two races as evidence of decidedly dissimilar roots - the first and foremost being the enhanced hearing and spatial recognition granted by an Au Ra’s cranial projections (traits not attributed to draconian horns), and the second being the gross disproportion in body mass between Auri males and females (again, a trait widely unseen in dragons).”

Au Ra Lore & Naming Conventions

Fernehalwes: “Hello everyone! I just wanted to pop in and give a tiny update on the Au Ra. I’m still not allowed to reveal a lot (under punishment of defenestration…and we’re on the 18th floor), but here are three things I can tell you:1. What is the official pronunciation of Au Ra again?Those of you who’ve already seen the Fan Fest videos will probably already know, but it’s always good to have something in writing somewhere, just in case. Despite the similarity in spelling Au Ra does not sound like “aura.” The official pronunciation is Au=Ow (as in “ou"ch) Ra=Raw (as in WWE sushi).2. Hyur is Hyuran. Lalafell is Lalafellin. What on Earth Hydaelyn is the adjectival form of Au Ra?This one’s a little special. Instead of just tacking an ‘n’ to the end of Ra, the term takes on a slight metamorphosis. Au Ra -> Auri (pronounced Ow-ree, rhymes with Maori). Example: “An Auri warrior can eat a whole turkey in a single sitting.”3. When are we going to get a naming guide!? I need to start thinking of what I’m going to call the new character I roll in June!The naming rules for both clans have been finalized and work is being done fleshing out the lore behind it all. Things will be somewhat similar to what was done with the Hyur (drawing from historic names) but the with the regional and linguistic roots being completely different. Surnames will also feature a special set of rules that can be followed to the T, or slightly modified if a player wants to be adventurous.”

Fernehalwes: “Now, as for how the Au Ra are regarded by others living in Eorzea, while there was racial tension in past ages, recently with the onset of the Age of Adventure and an influx in the amount of people of all races flocking to Eorzea, there truly isn’t any form of heavy discrimination towards the Au Ra (it also helps that because very few Au Ra ever visited Eorzea before, there is little deep-seated hate stemming from historical conflict). However, because they are new to Eorzea and there is much mystery surrounding them, a lot of native Eorzeans are still a bit wary (even if they don’t really know why).”

Lodestone: “Auri creation myth tells of a Dawn Father and a Dusk Mother from whom all Au Ra are descended. The Raen believe their veins to run thick with the blood of the former─their brilliant white scales and iron wills serving as proof of this divine lineage.Unlike their sister clan, the Xaela, who bloody the land with endless tribal conflict, the Raen have embraced a life of tranquility and solitude, long abandoning the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors to settle the deep valleys of Othard’s mountainous eastern reaches. Only on rare occasions will one emerge from the valley mists to seek adventure in realms afar.”

Fernehalwes: “Now, whereas the Xaela are made up of dozens of small tribes lead by khans, the Raen are mostly stationary and live near Doma or in the Far Eastern islands across the sea from Doma. However, due to the invasion of Othard by the Garlean Empire, a lot of Raen have been displaced and now flock to areas where they can find safety—like Eorzea (as was the case with Yugiri).”

Doma Lore

This is what straight lore I was able to dig up on Doma, specifically. It’s not a lot honestly. From what I’ve gathered, in summary, is that Doma was a region of Far Eastern Othard’s eastern coastline. To be more specific, I believe Doma lies in the northern edge of the coastline region, nestled in/near the valleys of the northeastern highlands where Raen are now primarily found. Doma had burgeoning trade with the island villages off the eastern coast and lived under tyrannical rule by a king until Sasuke brought ninjutsu to Othard. Once liberated, Doma now bows to one or many ruling noble clans. The Yatsurugi Clan is one such ruler of a neighboring village in the Doman province. The ninjas lived separately from Doma in a different nearby village, and were not technically a part of Doma.When the Empire came to Othard roughly 25+ years ago, they subjugated all resisting nations in Othard. By 1552, Othard was completely under Garlean control. Its subjugated citizens were given the Aan title and forced to serve the Empire. It is unclear whether Doma openly fought against Garlemald’s invasion or not, but considering the some of the quotes below, it seems as if Garlemald did not treat the Domans favorably, leading me to believe they did. During Garlemald’s recent War of Succession, the Domans attempted to rebel against their captors, but were betrayed by the shinobi and to set an example for the other provinces, Garlemald razed Doma and the Raen lands.

History

Gerolt: “It contains an account o’ how a Far Eastern ninja named Sasuke brought ninjutsu to Doma. Seems ninjutsu was invented in a land far to the east of Othard’s shores─same isle as where Sasuke grew up. The bloke was the best ninja about, so he gets secret orders or summat to cross the sea, an’ makes his way to Doma. Life for the Doman commonfolk was shite back then, what with the starvin’ an’ the poverty. The worst, though, was the bleedin’ tyrant what ruled the place! Well, bein’ the charitable sort, what’s Sasuke to do but teach the smallfolk ninjutsu so they can win back their freedom? So yer man trains some ninjas, an’ together they boot the ruler’s royal arse off the throne, an’ put a dagger in his back for good measure. Well, with the dynasty dead, yer ninjas go lookin’ for the spoils o’ victory. After that, the lot o’ them headed to the outlands o’ Doma to build a hidden village, so’s to live as ninjas away from pryin’ eyes.”

Geography

Through the Maelstrom: “Hailing from the nation of Doma on the shores of Othard, Yugiri and her countrymen have fled their war-torn home and the oppression of Garlean rule in search of refuge. With supplies and hopes for survival dwindling, Yugiri seeks council with Eorzea’s leaders, that they too may call this land their home.”

Fernehalwes: “Now, whereas the Xaela are made up of dozens of small tribes lead by khans, the Raen are mostly stationary and live near Doma or in the Far Eastern islands across the sea from Doma. However, due to the invasion of Othard by the Garlean Empire, a lot of Raen have been displaced and now flock to areas where they can find safety—like Eorzea (as was the case with Yugiri).”

Raen Naming Conventions: “Unlike their sister clan, the Xaela, who bloody the land with endless tribal conflict, the Raen have embraced a life of tranquility and solitude, long abandoning the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors to settle the deep valleys of Othard’s mountainous eastern reaches. Only on rare occasions will one emerge from the valley mists to seek adventure in realms afar.”

Wanted: Toadsquatter Femomo: “Tales tell of an isle in the Far East where a talented band of spies have mastered the art of riding giant toads and seeing through the eyes of frogs. Recent intelligence states that one of these trained agents, Toadsquatter Femomo, has been hired at great expense by the Zer'maat Five. If the stories are true, Femomo could attempt to sneak a tiny dart frog into Azeyma’s Shields headquarters and view all that transpired within. The identity of our members would be exposed, leaving them vulnerable to retaliation from underground elements. In a preemptive action, Toadsquatter has been lured to an unpopulated area where Isleguard W'mhelgo Hena awaits. Join the Isleguard, and assist in removing this threat.”

Doman Plum: “A hard, bitter fruit found in the forests of far eastern Doma. While typically avoided by the five races, it is a favorite amongst chocobos, and is known to lighten the red hues of their feathers.”

Tatami Mat: “Woven from sweet-smelling rush grass, these rectangular floor mats are widely used in the far eastern land of Doma.”

Frolicking Beasts: “A folding partition commonly found in Far East nations. Upon one side is a reproduction of an ancient Doman wall painting depicting a variety of beastkin in the natural habitat.”

Kotatsu Table: “A table designed in the Doman fashion. The underside has been treated with strange eastern magicks to emit heat during the winter months.”

Oriental Bean Paste: “Similar to Mun-Tuy sauce, this Far Eastern seasoning is made by fermenting beans in salt and then pressing the beans to collect the remaining savory liquid.”

Oriental Grass: “A tall variety of wild grass with stalks that end in large silver tufts of wispy flowers.”

Oak on a Boat: “A trading company from the Far East has hired the shipwrights of Naldiq & Vymelli’s to build a small fleet of galleons…and no expense is to be spared. To complete the project on time, the guild requires a large quantity of coastal oak lumber, which can be found growing in the plains near Camp Skull Valley.”

Societal Norms

Shishi-odoshi: “A fountain from the Far East originally used to scare away creatures and neighbors come to nibble on garden patches.”

Ornamental Bamboo: “People hailing from the Far East claim that wishes written on small slips of parchment and tied to the bamboo will come true. (Magical wish parchment sold separately.)”

Oriental Breakfast: “The Doman break their fast with a simple, yet balanced meal consisting of rice and several small side dishes.”

Oriental Supper: “Rather than large portions of one or two dishes, Doman suppers consist of one or two bites of several painstakingly prepared culinary creations served with a bowl of steamed rice.”

Oboro: “My people do not worship your deities twelve. Our gods are all around us - in the trees, in the soil, in the crashing waters before you. Close your eyes and open your heart to the sound of the rushing falls, that you might purge your mind of all worldly thoughts and distractions.”

Oriental Altar: “A miniature wooden altar hung in Doman houses, allowing people to worship the gods within the privacy of their own homes.”

Au Ra Naming Conventions: “So, what type of meanings do typical male Raen names have? For the most part, they have a strong link to things in nature which are believed to be strong, agile, or even uncontrollable. Farmers and fishers will take the names one step further and implement some form of their profession as well, Kokai (lit. rough seas) being an example of this.Now on to female forenames. Many female names are based off of plants, weather, birds, or the seasons─words that represent beauty and kindness in the Doman society. It goes without saying that the rules stated above are not set in stone. While it is not common, it is not entirely unheard of for a female Raen to have a name that might represent a powerful storm, or for a male to have a name that means “beautiful rose.”Just as is the case with most of the other races, the Raen also have surnames (family names). Unlike their Auri ancestors who employed clan names as surnames, the now-clanless Raen have adopted a more complex practice. Families of the warrior class (and generally the ruling class) are the only people “allowed” surnames in Doma, and they will often take surnames that displayed their battle prowess or position within an army. Though the names are not recognized by the ruling class, families of the merchant and peasant classes will still give themselves surnames as to make their everyday lives easier─the names reflecting their professions.”

Oboro: “Ah… You have my gratitude. When one of our kind falls, tradition dictates that we return their soul to the village, that it may rest with our ancestors. My fallen brother saw you as a worthy inheritor to his soul. To honor his memory, I entrust it to you. But soul alone will not make you a shinobi. No, this will require training of the body and mind.”

The Doman Province

Yugiri: “For many years, my nation, Doma, suffered under the yoke of imperial rule, and my people yearned to be free. Thus, when a war of succession broke out in Garlemald, we sought to take advantage of the chaos and reclaim our liberty. Alas, our enemy proved less preoccupied than we had hoped, and our rebellion was put down in the most brutal fashion.”

The Waning of the Sixth Sun: “The new imperial army, now swelling with the might of countless assimilated nations, methodically subjugates the eastern continent of Othard and the remaining lands of Ilsabard, welcoming those nations willing to bow to imperial rule, while erasing those which refuse the Garlean standard.With two of the three great continents now under its control, the Garlean Empire sets its sights on Aldenard, and in the year 1557, sends the XIVth legion to conquer Ala Mhigo in the first step to bring Eorzea’s people under imperial rule. The Garlean Empire renames the conquered city-state and the surrounding lands of Gyr Abania to the Ala Mhigan Territory.”

Lodestone: “One nation after the next fell before their relentless onslaught, first those of the northlands, followed by the sovereign states of the eastern continent, Othard. Employing suppression and conciliation in equal measure, Garlemald indoctrinated the peoples it conquered, thus integrating them into its ever-expanding territory. So it was that the Garlean Empire came into existence.”

Gekkai: “Don’t tell me you require a history lesson, young one. Since the time of our ancestors, the shinobi have served many masters. Have you never wondered why, Oboro? Why, when Doma was subjugated by the Empire, was our village alone spared Garlemald’s wrath? It was because of my actions. I protected us where the entire nation of Doma could not.”

Oboro: “Do you know how many Domans died that day!? We swore our lives to protect them, and you sold them into slaughter! Do you feel nothing!? Not even a twinge of remorse at the massacre you brought upon your countrymen?”

Gekkai: “Countrymen? What is Doma to me when weighed against the ancient and glorious history of my fellow shinobi? History is littered with the husks of fragile men who gave their worthless lives to bring glory to their betters.”

Oboro: “All that changed on that fateful day when the Garleans shattered Doma’s defenses. Someone had betrayed our homeland, sold our secrets to the enemy. Looking upon my friends as their bodies lay broken and bleeding, I saw a figure flee into the hills…it was Karasu.”

Princess Yatsurugi no Yuki: “Tch, you think me naive enough to trust shinobi!? When Doma fell, we all saw your daggers in its back! Come, Akagi─leave the traitors!”

I’m a lil nervous lately about approaching people and I really wanna meet some new people ICly and OOCly.

I’ve been RPing a lot with my FC members andddd I don’t want to keep pestering them for RP if they’re busy so I wanna make some new friends!

Seriously, this shit is unacceptable. I feel like my personal space has been violated.

I was doing my frikkin’ Atma Book hunts when Adair Hawke messaged me. He seemed friendly and chatty at first, and I wasn’t against some non-sexual roleplay, except I was busy at the moment. The more he talked, the more I felt the only thing he was interested in was ERP, so I told him point blank that Sahja doesn’t ICly sleep around.

Then he got CREEPY, talking about my RL boyfriend? And called him pathetic? Excuse me?!

I have no idea who this guy is, or who he thought I was. But I was bothered enough to raid all of my social Linkshells to ask if anyone knew him. My linkshell #6 gave me an answer I really didn’t want to hear… and my linkshell #1 only made the pit in my stomach grow even bigger at the mention of him being a sexual predator. Because… It’s true.

Attention Fellow Balmung Players

Adair Hawke is a sexual predator on our server. He makes a point to manipulate and guilt female characters (and their players) into erotic roleplay. 

As of the time of posting this signal boost this: is his lodestone profile. He is currently not in a Free Company but it is speculated he’s an alternate character. If you have any information on this guy, please share. No one deserves to be harassed or manipulated into ERP.

Several Riskbreakers and I roleplayed with Dante Thalmos several months ago. There was no ERP, but the session didn’t go well. He later gave out his alt Adair to one of our members, but none of us have interacted with him since.

So far as I know, he does not use Tumblr; I asked him if he had one when we interacted, and he expressed disdain for the site and its users.

After a while of saving and thinking, I’ve finally come up with my next giveaway! But before I show the giveaways contents, and explain the rules, I just wanted to thank all my followers for what they do. You’re all so supportive and sweet, and I couldn’t ask for a better following. I do these giveaways to show my love and support back to you guys. I know I’m not always best at replying to messages or asks, but I still appreciate all of you. So thank you again, and I wish you all the best with the giveaway!

*Side Note* : The following contents of this giveaway are all things I enjoy, and things I think others would as well. I know since there is no main theme for this giveaway, and there might be things some people may not enjoy; when the winner is picked they may pick and choose what they want. So that way they don’t have to receive anything they don’t like. (The can of course have everything if they like it all!!)

So without further ado; The Giveaway!

1.  Sakura 6-Piece Pigma Micron Ink Pen Set- Black   

2. A 15-Piece Wood Handle Brush Set

3. Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask (250g/8.8 fl oz)

4.  Golden Rose Velvet Matte Lipstick -Set of 6

5.  12 Pcs Makeup Cosmetics Brushes Set Kit- In pink or Black

6.  Studio Ghibli movie collection  

(Disc 1. Laputa, Grave of the Fireflies, Whisper of the Heart/ Disc 2. Princess Mononoke, My neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa/ Disc 3. Kiki’s Delivery Service, Porco Rosso/ Disc 4. The Cat Returns, Howl’s Moving Castle, Tales From Earthsea/Disc 5. Spirited Away, Ponyo, My Neighbors the Yamadas/ Disc 6. Pom Poko)

7.  Tea Forte Classic Single Steeps Loose Leaf Tea Sampler (three pouches of each: Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Green Mango Peach, Chamomile Citron and Ginger Lemongrass)

8.  Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Cats

9.  Cute Cat Sticker Post-it Bookmark Marker

10.  Soapstone Incense Stick Holder

11.  The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall- Paperback

12.  “ Sock It To Me” Constellations and Bee’s Knee High Socks- One Size

13.  Mars NY Women’s Alien Crew neck Sweatshirt- Size small-2XL

14. Planetary Glass Set

15. $10 Itunes or GooglePlay gift card

16. $25 Lush Giftcard

17. $50 Barnes and Nobles Gift Card

Concluded with a handwritten note from me, including a small bag of candy.

Rules/More Info:

1. You must be following me; since this is a giveaway for my followers

an extra entry if you want to follow me on my new instagram

2. Only reblogs count; but you may like as well.

3. You may reblog as much as you’d like; but be considerate of your followers please

4. The giveaway ends July 1st, 2016

5. The giveaway is international so all feel free to join!

6. All these products are bought by me/not sponsored

Who is yours!? I wanna know what you all sound like! (　ﾟдﾟ) ~Asbel Lhant~ Use the gif function or add in a picture!

For Yuki: Yuki Cross!

Kyrsaria Venmortis: Madam Red.. Of Course!

Stein Vespyn: Well.. Stein, of course. Who else could it be?

A hawaiian based Disney movie FINALLY comes out… And you suddenly feel homesick knowing you won’t be able to see it with your family whom live in Hawai’i ;_;