#darksiders ask

Death closing Dusts mouth like this

Lol

Too much delicacy in this movement for Death. I see it more like this :

Hiya, sorry I didn't answer quickly, been prepping for my sister's wedding, but I def have something to throw my two cents in!

Keres does have an alternative armor, compared to the outfit she currently wears which is her outcast garb, her true armor is called the Archaic Bone armor. It is something she wore at the height of the nephilim horde but after being left for dead she hid her armor away in hopes to use it when needed. She dons the armor after the apocalypse and the events of the first game with some alterations! Here is what it looked like!

Old art, forgive🤣😅

Here we go, answering asks from literal years ago...just to see if the ol' word making machine still works.

I don't think pre-Kinslayer Death has ever had a wife. To me young D reads as someone immensely arrogant and callous (you can still see those lovely features glimpsing through here and there in DS2 - even though age has matured him and taught him humility.) This man used to be a complete arse with a profound disregard for intimate relationships and for women in general. He used to be the worst nightmare of any lady entering the dating pool; a man so sharp, so intoxicatingly charming - yet heartless.

He'd have girlfriends, one night stands and fuck friends. More often than not he'd manipulate someone into thinking that he wants a relationship with them when all he ever cared about was having a good time, not a long time. Men like that do not marry. Why would they?

As for children...that's another story altogether.

This one gonna contain a few spoilers but oh well, things may change a smidge after a while anyway or it'll be here for me to add in properly later. Things'll also be a bit different from how you've known C's story as things have been changed since then, just not written yet. Imma fix that though, eventually hehe...anyway

Precious New Beginnings:

Ale was mostly enjoying her day with her Vanir love Eric. As always Eric would tease and prod her lovingly as she worked, but would help too. Tending to the various Limts on her humble farm, to making sure the village was doing well that day. Anything she could think of that needed doing, she'd get it done with Eric at her side. As the Elder, it was her duty to them after all.

Meanwhile Death was bracing himself on the way to her home. Worried about how the meeting might go. Two small legs dangled on either side of his neck as a little girl held onto his head.

"Hey Daddy, where we going?"

"To visit your Grandmother."

"Oh yeah I remember now. Hope she likes me."

"She'll love you, I promise. Besides, she's got lots of Limts like Fuzzball back home."

"Really?"

"Indeed. Remember what I told you though?"

"About how I gotta be careful because she's blind?"

"Guess that answers that question."

The girl giggled and cuddled her Daddy's neck excitedly. Before too long the two came upon the village of the White Wood Clan of the Lepus race. A group of hunters serving as guards approached cautiously at first before one rushed over upon recognizing their visitor. The girl had never seen the Lepus before, but found them quite tall and little imposing with all their gear. Their rabbit ears and feet only adding to the height.

The one approaching then began speaking to her Daddy, "Greetings Menahem, your Mother will be gladdened to see you."

"I should hope so, have quite the surprise this time.", Death informed the leader before helping the little girl down, "Well go on then, it's alright."

Shyly she spoke up, "Hi."

The hunter smiled at her, "Well hello to you too little one. Who might you bee?"

"Uhm...", she looked up at her Daddy briefly who gave a simple nod before continuing, "My name is Coventina, but I still like C too."

Death and the hunter shared a chuckle between them before the man told them, "Well I assure you child, Elder Ale will be delighted to meet you at long last. Perhaps a celebration is called for as well, we all still remember how torn apart you were when she was lost."

Death looked to the ground briefly in pause before rubbing his neck as returning his gaze to the hunter, "As do I, but I don't think the fanfare is all that necessary."

"Try saying that to your Mother."

"Ehhh fair. Course speaking of her, we best be going then. Good hunting today."

The man bowed his head with his hand over his heart, "If luck is on our side, so we shall bring bountiful food."

Death nods before coaxing his daughter to follow him. Leading her to that humble abode of his adoptive Mother Ale. He about helped Coventina up the stairs before she simply hopped up on her own. Shaking his head, he followed after her and knocked upon the door. After a moment or two of hearing sounds beyond it he deduced somebody was 'keeping her occupied', so he knocked again.

"Eric I can hear you two, do let my Ceise loose so that she can answer me please."

A few moments later and a big and tall man who wasn't a Lepus like the others answered in Ale's place. From what Coventina could tell, he looked taller than her Father and had more body fat to him. "You could stand to have some patience boy."

"Gah! Eric!", Death shouted before quickly covering Coventina's gaze. Luckily whatever it was he was hiding from her, she didn't see as he continued, "Tie up the fly please! I'm not alone this time!"

Eric shook his head but complied, "If you think this is bad, you should see your Mother."

"Eric you be quiet down there!", a gentle voice hollered from within.

Eric only turned his head back inside, "I'm only poking fun. Just get dressed and you'll be fine."

Death facepalmed before asking, "Can I just...come in now please?. I don't mind the wait...just be decent today. Like I said I'm not alone this time."

Eric looked back at him in response before glancing down at the confused child whose eyes were now released, "Ah. I see. Though you really should have called us."

"Yeah well I wanted to surprise you, mainly Ceise."

"Uh huh. Whatever you say Atan."

"Ceise and I may let you call me that, but I'm still not calling you Ceiser."

"Not yet at least mein sohn."

"Whatever you say, Vater."

Eric pointed at him, "There see you said it."

"I was being sarcastic! Doesn't count!", Death quickly shouted at him only to get chuckles in return.

Coventina simply just tugged his pant legs finally, "Daddy who's that?"

"Oh right, this is Eric. My Ceise's fiance? I think."

"How long they been together?"

"They met before...", Death began to say before Eric interrupted.

"He was a wee boy about your age and size at the time if memory serves."

Death groaned before correcting him through gritted teeth, "No I was not. I was already an adult by the time you met me."

"Relax I'm just joking boy. Although were you an adult? Thought you were not quite there yet that night."

Death shook his head, "No I was in fact a mature man after the...ordeal...was over."

Coventina then heard someone rushing downstairs and looked over to see a rather short Lepus woman. She looked really pretty, with kinked white hair like snow with partially fluffy ears to match. Her skin was golden brown in tone, C noticed a certain kind of mark though on her neck. And due to where she'd been growing up before being found, she knew what it meant...mostly.

"Oh so you were kissing?", she inquired innocently before pointing at the mark.

Death froze before gently putting her arm down, where as Eric tried his best to hold in laughter. Ale simply cocked her head confused at the child's question, "Hmm?"

"Ah sorry Ceise, I'll explain shortly. Just know that I came with her as a surprise to tell you that I found my daughter."

Eric immediately sobered up at that and Ale was the next person to freeze up. After a moment a stunned silence she then twitched her ears in Coventina's direction before moving her head next. Bending down carefully as vines on her wrists moved around Coventina like little snakes. Eventually Ale teared up which confused her more before receiving a sudden hug.

"Welcome to the family little one.", Ale quietly told her.

"Well, better celebrate then!", Eric exclaimed as he stood up.

Death waved his arms, "Really that's not necessary, we can invite my siblings to this obviously as they need to meet her too. But really, a celebration guys?"

Ale immediately perked at that and scooped up her little Granddaughter, "Of course Atan. We simply must celebrate to her being safe and sound after all these years. Besides, with the Council being as they are, perhaps a celebration will be neutral enough ground for your siblings to agree to silence on your behalf about her."

"Ever many steps ahead Ceise, but even so are you sure that will work as you intend?"

Eric smacked his shoulder lightly, though it still felt hard to Death, "Ah relax mein sohn. We are all family here, and thus we will discuss it freely alongside you."

"My Father's presence may also help quell things, and perhaps given the celebration's reason he'll actually behave himself around you this time Eric.", Ale piped up whilst prepping a nearby crystal.

"Uhm A-Ale...light and love of my life...are you sure he should.."

Death simply told him, "If we're going to be together as family and meet my daughter, then yes I want him here too. And I agree with Ceise, he might actually behave this time. Though telling him to do so may also help."

"Well said Atan, and fair enough though I was going to warn him anyway.", Ale replied before calling him up with her crystal.

Coventina in the meantime reached out to her Daddy, who took her in his arms gently. Eric used his own crystal next with the intent to summon the other three of Ale's children to the village to help prepare things and meet their niece.

Strife was keen on helping naturally, and delighted to be meeting such a cutie pie. He had no issue keeping his silence and agreed to it instantly. He figured the Council wouldn't like her being alive despite not being raised among the hordes previously. It was hard to trust them after all that happened. Fury was just glad to be doing anything right now and that she wasn't the only female beyond Ale anymore. But did express her concerns to Death before ultimately agreeing to silence for his and her niece's sake. Not wanting to see her brother spiral again like he did when initially losing his child. War was the hardest to convince into silence. He wasn't surprised at Strife's fast agreement, nor could he blame or judge him for it. But Fury's reaction did surprise him. Usually she was like-minded when it came to the Council's will. Sure even War knew the Council was dubious at best, but truly felt Coventina would be safest if they were told. But eventually after being reminded of how ruthless the Council was in dealing with their kin, and how cold they were in this most recent mission with Strife, he agreed to silence. Much to his elder brother's relief.

Strife doted on his little niece after the discussion and laughed with Eric about her noticing Ale's hicky. Also to Death's annoyance, they pranked him together, knowing he wouldn't show too much anger in front of his little girl. Fury didn't have the slightest clue how to interact with her at first, but eventually allowed the child to try braiding her hair. Eventually snickering as she fought the ever flowing, unruly waves of her hair. Finally just pulling her into a playful hug with tickles. War had the hardest time figuring out how to interact with her. But didn't eventually settle for letting her use him like a jungle gym. He was constantly on edge though, worried about accidentally hurting her with his size. But eventually settled down as Coventina eventually wore herself out and finally fell asleep on his massive hand. He got a bit of smug satisfaction from seeing how jealous Strife and Fury were, but didn't say a word of it. Instead he just handed her over to Death who couldn't help but use a crystal to record the various moments. Which War warned him never to show to anyone outside the family, getting a chuckle in response. Llildan did arrive during all of this and observed his great-granddaughter quietly.

Soon though, the eight foot tall Grand Elder was approached by Death upon being noticed, "Gras Ceiser?"

"Gras Atan.", he replied simply before turning slowly to see him approach. His mechanical parts ticking and quietly whirring as he did so.

"Thought you might've abstained, glad to see I'm wrong."

Llildan cocked his head his way, "Rare that you are glad to see me here."

"There's no arguements being had this time for one, and secondly despite the fights I know where it all comes from. Especially now that C's in my life again."

"I see.", Llildan replied before gently brushing some C's hair from her face, "You actually allowed it Menahem?"

"Why wouldn't I? Sure you had your reservations about me eons ago, but clearly you no longer do. I haven't forgotten Kothysos old hare. Besides, it's only right that you, her Pradedushka, be allowed to touch her as everyone else has done."

Llildan looked away at that, towards his daughter Ale who was currently dancing about with Eric and the people, "I wonder if she'd agree with you."

"It may not seem that way Gras Ceiser, but she does care about you still. She always will. Much like with me, despite how I may be or feel somedays. Something that may help, as much as you may not like it still, is giving Eric your blessing already. You and I both know your refusals and attempts to batter him haven't helped anything."

"Nor will they ever....you are right Gras Atan. I just worry she will lose him and...her heart will suffer....as mine did....when I...lost Shel.", Llildan explained, trying to keep himself together. Barely fighting his emotions down and the urge to simply use his switch as he always did.

Death noticed and how could he not? He placed Coventina down onto a chair before telling him, "Gras Ceiser, it's alright. I'm in no place to judge you, nor is anyone else here."

"I'm..sorry. I'm trying..to keep it together...but I can't...not much longer."

Death placed a hand to his shoulder, facing him, "That's nothing to apologize for, it never was Grandfather. I don't know if it will help, but I want to try something if you're willing to hear me out."

Llildan looked him in the eye, his own welling up despite their mechanical nature. Currant red with irises that twisted and worked like apetures of a camera, "I shall...try."

"Let us promise each other, right here and now, that we'll work to be the best Fathers we can be for our daughters. Be the best you can be for Ceise, and I'll be the best I can for Coventina. Like her, I know the man you truly are is still there behind all of the machinations. Prove it once and for all, please. Not just for her, but for yourself as well. I plan to do much the same for Coventina after all."

What came next shocked and surprised Death as Llildan hugged him. Letting everything out as Death felt that the usually cold mechanical parts of his body weren't so cold this time. Eventually recovering from the shock to hug him back, as difficult as it was given the height difference. Not even Death could remain resolute either before too long, and joined his Grandfather in the emotional release. Ale soon took notice of the two in their moment thank to her vines, and couldn't help but be proud of them both. Welling up herself as Eric held her close, wondering if perhaps Llildan would finally accept him into the family. Death's siblings didn't know what to make of the scene, beyond wondering if they were alright. Strife was just stunned into a frozen silence. Fury tried to speak but couldn't find the words.

War however, broke the silence between them, "Perhaps, this is a good sign."

"Uh y-yeah...", Strife stated before going back into further stunned silence.

Fury in the meantime finally found something to say as she looked away and spotted C sleeping in a chair close to them, "Shall I grab her real quick or will you two try it?"

Strife went to answer, but War did so for him, "She's fine where she is for now. I doubt this will last too long. Let them have this without interruption."

"Damn War, you just keep on surprising us huh?", Strife inquired almost teasingly.

"I am merely stating facts brother, nothing more. Try it sometime.", War mocked before walking away.

Strife then retorted, "Hey!", before hurrying after him.

Hoo boy that's a hard question XD

I'll just say that firstly, all of them are amazingly done and fit the respective Horseman to perfection (which is probably why I love them all so much). But if I had to choose... the soundtrack of Darksiders 2. It's the most unique out of every one I've heard so far, and even Darksiders Genesis' soundtrack seems to have been partly inspired by it. Not to mention that it fits the mood of every realm perfectly, including Death's secret mystical side and certain themes like The Guardian, The Corruption and The Crowfather give me the goosebumps only so few songs have managed to give me.

I’m currently playing Darksiders 3, so no spoilers please. And tbh, I at first HATED it cause I would get frustrated with how the compass worked, some of the fighting was wonky and it just seemed...off? But after a while, I got use to it and now I’m really enjoying it now. 

Also, yeeeeesssssss. Just meeting the horsemen and kinda accidentally, not really accidentally, running into them all the time until they let you follow them around. Cause they can KILL Demons and Angels actively avoid them. So, what better way to survive the end of the world than wandering around the legs of a beast of an immortal. Just tagging along, no idea whats happening but happy to be out of the shadows and not have to worry too much about being eaten. 

You get to pet a giantic horse!! And you get to watch Demon get absolutely slaughtered and Angels cut down with words and shooed away like they’re nothing but annoying pigeons. 

Dust will get bird seeds by War for sure lol

I read The Abomination's Vault novel, but it was a long time ago. I don't remember everything.

But I do remember Death calling Dust a coward several times, while the poor raven does what he can. I can't imagine him going to fight on a battlefield.

And as we see in Darsiders Genesis, War seems to love animals but is too proud or shy to show it openly to others.

I can imagine Dust discreetly seeking comfort and affection when he sees War. Because let's not lie to ourselves, it can't be easy being the companion of the grumpy rider :')

Like this ->

Since my English isn't very good, I had trouble understanding the question 😅

But I looked into it, and I finally understood what it meant

But just in case I've mixed up the two meanings I understood, this way I'm sure not to make a mistake :D