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Dalamus Strighym

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An injured, Lolth-sworn exile who has found himself on the Surface World, host to a mind-flayer parasite, and forced to play nice with strangers in the hopes of removing the tadpole and returning home to the dark. How will he cope with traveling a world that seems hostile to his very existence?

৹ Semi-selective Ask/RP blog. Dalamus often can and will be abrasive or unfair in his behavior, disingenuous in his words, and ungenerous in his assessment of others. Be warned this blog will touch on serious and dark subjects on occasion (including but not limited to: abuse, sexual assault, and cult-think), all tagged to the best of my abilities.

৹ OCs and canon characters are welcome! Meetings can be discussed or just jump straight into Camp.

৹ Feel free to ask about other characters mentioned in headcanons or backstory, such as Matron Mother Nedvyllanna Strighym, Nilaufein, Orgoll, Taliira, Zektyrr, Kalanzar, and possibly more to come!

৹ Sideblog of @dalamusrex

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moonshadowedthief

Listening to him speak on this topic actually makes her extremely happy. She smiles as she listens, leaning over his shoulder slightly to see what he pointed out. She doesn't understand all that much, but she has always loved to hear people talk about something they are truly passionate about. The way his eyes lit up, the way he generally seemed to come alive; she feels almost triumphant.

She knew there was more to him than the dour tormented Lolthite.

“I don't know them all like you do. I do know you are in good company though, agate are also one of my God's favourite offerings...” she stops herself there and clears her throat awkwardly, unsure if he would actually appreciate that compliment, and continues to actually answer the question, “But for me personally, I love black opals. Specifically the ones that turn multicoloured when the light hits them, have you seen them? It reminds me of an aurora in the night sky.”

noamuth

The unfortunate mention of her God favoring agates so soon after her joke about thievery invites him to sit up a little straighter, more alert, eyes glancing at her hands cautiously before moving again up to her face as she continues her answer. Soon enough, his worries are eased again, ears lifted in interest once more.

"Ah, black opals! Matrons are fond of this stone, as well. Their shimmer in the magical light of Menzoberranzan is something to behold, as if the light itself is trapped within the stone for a brief moment." Confident hands briefly check the stones on his table to see if he has any opal to display. Alas, no such luck.

"It is unfortunate that opals are fairly delicate. Most do not take care of them as well as they should, and as a result they end up broken before long. A shame." He lets the moment linger before his curiosity gets the better of him. "What.. is aurora? A spell like faerie fire?"

#strighym replies #moonshadowedthief #elenna

moonshadowedthief

@noamuth : ❝Are you seriously splashing in puddles right now?❞

THE CLASSIC ROMANCE OF A GOOD RAINSTORM | @noamuth

She laughs, a clear bright sound of unbridled joy, in reply to his question. The rain pouring down on them seems to be of no concern to Elenna, as she does not bother even with a hood, unfazed by her sopping wet clothes and hair. She jumps to the next large puddle, splashing muddy water all around and all over her, then explains in her happy laughing voice, “In Evereska the weather is controlled. We don't ever get rain all of a sudden like this, unplanned. It's wonderful!”

She holds out both hands in offering to the drow then and adds, “come join me!”

noamuth

Her joy confounds him, just as much as her explanation. A place where weather is controlled? It sounds terrible, but perhaps not in the same way she would think. He cannot imagine what Matrons would do with such incredible power at their fingertips. He pulls the hood of his piwafwi over his head. It is far from waterproof, but it makes him feel better.

"It does not rain underground, but I still do not see the benefit of jumping in puddles. You are going to be a shivering, wet, filthy mess afterwards," he warns, and takes her hands with the intent to pull her out of the rain.

#moonshadowedthief #elenna #strighym replies

The lad <3

#missy rambles #ooc #missy art #art of strighym #gives him slit pupils. as a treat #havent decided on heat pits yet #might not illustrate them even if i do for fear of making his design cluttered #but we'll see

Several people in camp whenever Dal mentions returning to Menzo

#missy rambles #ooc

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Astarion and Dal have the type of relationship where you can't tell if they like or hate each other because it's extremely situational and depends on the day

one day they're on the same wavelength and they're Double Trouble wanting to share in the bloodlust of battle and the next day Dal has to be pulled off Astarion (velcro sound effect) to prevent him from throttling the vampire for committing evils like putting bird seed in front of his tent to attract birds for him to spook (and turbo-spook him) when he wakes up

deeply unserious elves (and also too serious for their own good)

#missy rambles #ooc

Dal getting headbutted in the face by Alantha and he's completely bewildered by these.. rather ineffectual attacks

#missy rambles #ooc

🧠 : what do they assume people think about them?

Lolth teaches that drow are superior to all other races. Naturally, it would follow that he believes other races are jealous of this superiority. Lolth says drow are the enemy of the Surface. So, he believes that others hate, fear and/or distrust him.

He assumes others are waiting for him to betray them the first chance he gets. And.. he assumes others are looking for chances and reasons to get rid of him before he can do that.

#strighym info #leondxs #thank you! sorry for the wait :'D

2. How does your OC remember their childhood? Is this an accurate reflection of what their childhood was actually like?

25. What is your OC's deepest desire? Would they ever ask for this?

How does your OC remember their childhood? Is this an accurate reflection of what their childhood was actually like?

Dalamus remembers his childhood as tough but fair. Everything his parents ever did was justified, to prepare him for the cruelty of the world. To toughen him up. To make him strong. To make him independent, and resilient. To make him a proper drow of Lolth.

The reality is he was neglected and abused. Punished harshly for perceived failures, and rarely encouraged for accomplishments. This ultimately led him to believe he cannot rely on others for support or help, and asking for it would be met with ridicule or scorn at best, punishment at worst. His "usefulness" determines his worth, so being a tool mattered more than being a person.

Nilaufein undoubtedly is the reason Dalamus survived the neglect as a child, being a barrier between his two brothers, and bringing Dalamus food whenever he was isolated as punishment or medicine when he was quarantined for illness. Giving Dalamus even just a fraction of the childhood he should have had, helped a lot.

What is your OC's deepest desire? Would they ever ask for this?

Another of Dalamus' deepest desires is just, to belong.

With his worth being tied to his usefulness, his career as a gemcutter and silversmith was the linchpin holding his "value" together, and without it he feels like he has lost everything. He thinks, as a Lolthite drow, the only place he can belong is Menzoberranzan.

But he has plenty of people in his life even now willing to prove him wrong.

Belonging is not really something one can ask for, but something one must cultivate. In time.

#strighym info #moonshadowedthief #thank you :3c

What is your OC's deepest desire? Would they ever ask for this?

Dalamus' deepest desire is to rest.

Not necessarily to sleep--although that would be a big part of it--but to rest, to relax.

He does not want to be afraid all the time, no one would, but he believes it (which he calls caution) is what keeps him safe, and he wants to be safe. And he thinks if he lets his guard down because he feels safe, that is exactly the time Something Bad will happen, so he has to stay "cautious" or he is not prepared. And so on, ad infinitum. He keeps himself wound up.

It is a bit of a difficult thing to ask for. If he does not allow himself to relax, nothing anyone else says or does will do anything to change that.

In the future, he gets a bit better at it. It is hard to ask for the more abstract concept of rest, but he can ask to linger among friends, to stay in bed another five minutes, to have a long soak in a warm bath undisturbed.

#strighym info #dragxnsfire #thank you :3c

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OC ASK GAME

Where was your OC born, and where did they grow up?

How does your OC remember their childhood? Is this an accurate reflection of what their childhood was actually like?

If your OC could revisit their childhood, what would they want to change about it, if anything at all?

Describe three of the most important photographs your OC owns.

What is your OC's gender identity and sexual orientation? Is this also what they identify as in canon, or are they not (fully) aware?

How comfortable is your OC in their skin? Do they like who they are? What would they want to change about themself?

What is your OC's occupation?

What does your OC's family look like?

Describe a mundane day in your OC's life.

Does your OC have any physical scars? What is the story behind them?

What does your OC carry around in their pockets? What about their bag?

What is the worst thing that has happened to your OC? How has it affected their behavior, their health, and their life in general?

What is something your OC does (to others) that they would not like if others did to them? Are they aware that they do this?

Does your OC hold grudges? How good are they at letting things go? Do they believe in second chances?

What is your OC's fatal flaw?

Is there anyone your OC has lost contact with? What happened?

What are some of your OC's coping mechanisms during stressful or overwhelming periods in their life?

What are your OC's bad habits?

How does your OC handle preparing for and initiating a difficult conversation? How does the conversation itself go?

How quick is your OC to shift blame? Do they own up to their mistakes, or are they prone to start pointing fingers at others?

How does your OC handle criticism?

How good is your OC at apologizing, if they do this at all?

What is your OC like when they're angry?

What is your OC like when they're upset?

What is your OC's deepest desire? Would they ever ask for this?

How quickly does your OC reach their breaking point? What are they like when this point has been reached?

What are some assumptions others make about your OC? Are any of them true?

What does your OC think others are saying about them behind their back? Is any of this true?

What are three traits your OC has that can both have positive as well as negative qualities?

How paranoid is your OC? How does this affect their daily life?

Are there any places or people your OC is avoiding?

How does your OC handle rejection?

How does your OC handle jealousy?

What would be some of the signs your OC is starting to push people away?

If your OC had to kill someone, how would they do it? If killing is a near-daily occurrence to them, what is their preferred method?

Does your OC believe they deserve it when bad things happen to them?

What is the most common feeling or emotion in your OC's life?

What is the most recurring theme in your OC's nightmares?

What is your OC's pain tolerance like? What is the worst pain they have ever felt?

What is your OC afraid of?

Has your OC ever hurt someone, either physically or verbally?

How easily influenced by others is your OC?

What are common things your OC worries about?

Do others consider your OC to be scary or intimidating?

Does your OC keep their promises? Have they ever broken one before?

Does your OC carry any guilt with them?

If your OC had to pick a new identity and skip town, what would they come up with? Where would they go?

What would your OC do if they knew that this was their last day alive?

Does your OC fear death?

How does your OC die, eventually?

#ask memes #ooc

noamuth

don't think about the pain in the ASS that Dal would become if (when 😈) he becomes sick with fungal pneumonia after the group descends in the Underdark and he's told he should probably go back to the Surface to make camp and wait for them

he'd be so piiiiisssed. good luck!!! lmao

noamuth

apparently incubation time for fungal pneumonia can be WEEKS to MONTHS

he could acquire it and it'd just be slowly creeping up on him throughout the whole game, poor guy

UNLESSS.............. i create Fantasy Fungal Pneumonia that does what I want it to

#missy rambles #ooc

he'd be so piiiiisssed. good luck!!! lmao

#missy rambles #ooc #i will try to do more research tomorrow to figure out how fast symptoms even show up #bc i couldn't find anything today. so symptoms might not even show until they go through and are out idk #but its bedtime gewdnight

taguroc

How does your OC handle hot temperatures?

noamuth

By nearly passing out because he is too stubborn and proud to let the others know when he's starting to feel woozy.

Being from underground, he's not used to the heat of the sun, let alone while hiking or in combat. He probably doesn't even know what the warning signs of heat illness are.

#strighym info #i still have an idea in mind for a drabble for this. but its vague :')

Drinking mushroom tea for the immersion

#missy rambles #ooc #i dont care for chaga but i know dal would love it. bitter enjoyer. i was hoping the box had separate flavors #bc i liked the cordyceps and turkey tail last time. reishi and lions mane were fine #but this one is just. all of them? at once. i think #a little bitter. weird smell. but faintly cinnamon-y. so i added some cinnabon coffee creamer and it's not bad

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"How open is your OC about their thoughts and feelings?"

If Dal tried to be any more closed off, you'd need a hammer and chisel. Thoughts which go against the cult are dangerous, and feelings are exploitable. The fact that he dehumanizes himself, insisting that he's a tool for Lolth rather than thinking of himself as a person, certainly doesn't help.

#missy rambles #missy art #art of strighym

ruvaaklovaas

“Oh. I'm sorry.” She says quietly, a little awkwardly, but she really did mean it.

She looks up at the drow properly now, and for a brief moment, she wonders if she is looking at someone as messed up and lonely as she is. She does not know whether she has a family, or if she had lost anyone; but she is certain she does not have a home she belongs to anymore.

She sips again from the tea before curiosity gets the better of her and she asks, “What do you mean by blooding?”

noamuth

"There is no need to apologize. He was not prepared to kill, and so he was killed. Such is the way of things."

He speaks matter-of-factly, as if 'the way of things' are immutable, as if Bloodings are normal. But he does miss his brother. This, he will never say aloud, but it can be heard in the quiet moments between one sentence and the next.

"Nilaufein would be glad to know his tea recipe is now helping another," he says quietly. The thought forces Dalamus to swallow down emotions before they show. Then, she asks a question.

"Ah, the Blooding is a ritual. When a drow reaches roughly one hundred years of age, they are tasked with hunting down or battling a dangerous creature of the Surface. It is usually done in conjunction with a Raid on the Surface in the hopes of killing elves, as Nilaufein's Blooding was. For mine, a Displacer Beast was trapped and brought to Menzoberranzan for a battle. Those who survive are considered adults."

His red eyes seek her face curiously. "Does the Surface not have something equivalent?"

#Ketilvé #strighym replies #ruvaaklovaas #Dal: *casually drops horrid Lolthite lore as if it's a normal thing to go through*

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