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Welcome to the mysterious and magical land of Hatchetfield, where fantastical creatures coexist with humans, even if not harmoniously.

This is an ask blog for a Nerdy Prudes Must Die Gorgon AU. Before anything else, lets dive into the main characters.

The Gorgons

Stephanie Lauter - Transfemme, bisexual, demigod queen. After disobeying her Godly Father during his trails to make her powerful he curses her to be a gorgon. Her snakes are Brazilian Rainbow Boas.

Ruth Fleming - Transfemme bisexual. Her parents had disrespected a god who cursed their unborn child, after being born a gorgon they abandoned her and she was raised by satyrs. She was all alone until she found Steph and Grace. Her snakes are Axanthic conda morph Hognoses.

Grace Chasity - Cis, lesbian. She was a priestess to a virgin goddess and while trying to figure out her sexuality she lost her virginity to a man inside the goddesses temple, getting her cursed as a gorgon and banished. Her snakes are Diamondback Rattlesnakes.

Richard Lipschitz - Transmasc and aroace. He was being forced into a marriage he didn't want and he begged for the gods to save him, one of them took pity on the boy and "cursed" him as a gorgon, being the only gorgon of the group who was happy about the situation. His snakes are Blue Eyed Leucistic Ball Pythons.

The Humans

Maxwell Jägerman - Cis, pansexual, demigod. While making his name as a hero he was tasked by Ruth's parents to kill their wicked monster of a son, but when he arrived all he found was a beautiful woman.

Peter Spankoffski - Transmasc and bisexual. Pete was ordered to get snake venom from a gorgon in order to save his brother Ted from being wrongfully imprisoned, only to meet and fall in love with Steph.

THE SHIP PAIRINGS ARE LAUTSKI, MAX+RUTH+GRACE, AND RICHIE IS AROACE UNINTERESTED IN DATING.

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And with that out of the way, here are the mod introductions!

Mod Muse 🍓

Hiya! Mod Muse here, but you can just call me Muse! Pronouns are she/her! I'm a writer and the creator of this au! You can also find me at my side blog @hatchetfield-omegaverse ! Feel free to shoot me a message any time about the characters, hcs, general lore, fic ideas, or just to send love! I hope you like this au!

Mod Prophet 🐍

Heyo! You can call me Mod Prophet, Prophet, or Snake! My pronouns are They/It/He and im a writer, I'm also the resident Snake expert who assigned the gorgons their snakes. I'm hellenic so I'm mostly here to help make sure this au is respectful to my religion while still taking elements from greek mythology. Please feel free to direct asks at me if you have questions about the snakes themselves or anything related to the mythology and culture of this AU

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The only real DNI we have is NO MINORS! This AU isnt exclusively NSFW but there are a lot of nsfw elements and we do not want minors engaging in that! If we see a minor interacting with us we will block them! If you see a minor interacting feel free to send us an ask to let us know so we can purge any minors following/reposting from us!

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Location Diaries: Vanaheim 1/?

Umnok Tuman 

“To the recreational traveller, the seat of Tuman is a character that strikes the heart immensely. She rises from the bosom of the alpines like a blessing- always bathed in a cascade of sun, ever prideful and cavalier like the common Oyataran-born patrician. Her foundations lay upon the bones of beasts and behemoths unimaginably ancient and large- the crooked spines of archaic wyverns, serpents, and dragons. Her history, above all, is gripping and is thus recognized by reason as the capital of history-makers. Royalty, freeholders, men of the mercantile make up the lifeblood of this city- quite undoubtedly, the coronet of the entire realm. It is magnificent.” 

I thought it was best if I released some general lore about the gorgons in our au before we started writing anything! -Mod Muse🍓

All gorgons in this au are the result of divine intervention. This includes Ruth who, despite being born a gorgon, was only born that way due to a curse.

(Obviously) Anyone who looks a gorgon in the eye will turn to stone. However, this can be undone with a few drops of gorgon blood.

This has made gorgon blood (along with other body parts) very valuable to humans.

Some other desired gorgon items are venom and fangs.

Gorgon venom, when diluted with water, can cure a myriad of illnesses no matter how severe. But more importantly, when applied to the eyes, it makes the user immune to a gorgon's stare.

However, it is a rare commodity because, unbeknownst to humans, gorgons release their venom by choice. You can not force it out of them. Even killing them to retrieve the venom won't work because its effects become null upon death.

Gorgons shed their fangs several times in their lifetime. These fangs are worth a fortune due to their uses in medicine.

Gorgons all have a real life snake they correspond to. They take traits from their chosen snake, such as: strength, habitat, personality, and scale pattern.

Their hair is also made up of miniature versions of said snakes.

If a gorgon's respective snake is venomous, their hair snakes will also be venomous. Gorgons themselves are venomous regardless, but their venom is very different from their snakes venom.

If their snake is a constrictor, the gorgon in question will be incredible strong and fiercely cuddly.

Gorgons are very independent and prefer to spend their time alone.

They're also territorial and will hiss if another gorgon encroaches too close to their home. (Our gorgons are an exception to this rule, living close together for protection and friendship).

The one exception to this is a gorgon's mate. They are fiercely protective of their mates and do not like leaving their sides.

In gorgon culture, a respective mate is given a shed fang as a gesture of romance. Mates will wear said fangs as jewelry to show their taken.

Gorgons can only reproduce with humans. It was a cruel joke on the gods part that they can only reproduce with beings they can't look at.

Gorgons have several physical snake attributes, including but not limited to: fangs, slitted eyes, and scaley patches on their foreheads, arms, and shoulders.

They can also have attributes associated with their respective associated snake. For example, if the associated snake was a rattle snake, the gorgon would have rattles in their hair.

Gorgons all worship Webby, goddess of outcasts. She gave them sanctuary when the world turned them away.

The Isle of Gorgons is famous in human society for its high concentration of gorgons. Most people will not go anywhere near the island for fear of being turned to stone.

Those who seek out the island are often called Statues In Training for the belief that they won't return home.

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Dear Loki of House Odinson, 

Hope Huginn and/or Muninn, whichever raven you have employed to deliver this missive does not rip the parchment apart with their rat-like talons, and that it finds itself nicely unfolded in your rat-like fingers. 

Let us begin! 

May all accords of peace bloom between us now that my sister has been shipped over. I must confess I had to damn near grapple with demons when the Housemaster suggested that our dear princess be pried away from her books and horses to be placed in your house, all in the name of restoring a peace long yearned for between Vanaheim’s Oracle Court and Asgard’s Golden Affair as led by centuries of ragtag, mangy Asgardian kings with beards too thick for a teeth comb. You are a refreshing departure from that archetype, but that is as far as my compliment will go. 

Below is a list of regulations you must abide by to retain my grace. They concern my sister. I’m sure you’ve already seen her by the time you read this. She would’ve either charmed you or pissed you off. Maybe both. Either way, your reputation precedes you. Mischief, liar, usurper, arsehole- a truly illustrious affair of monikers. 

1. You may have full jurisdiction over her political duties concerning the Asgardian court, but she will at all times, be allowed to express independent thought on our realm’s interests. Refute this and I’ll set off a dragon in your court. 

2. Make her do something stupid. I once made her scrub the floors of a stable when we were children, I can’t remember how or why, but she did it and it was really funny. Not that you’re allowed to subject her to such obscenities, she is still a princess and by grace, she represents our court and realm. Have her serve tea or something. I’m sure it will annoy her. 

3. You will NOT by any circumstance, flirt/seduce/take advantage of my sister, should she spark any interest of sort, highly doubt it, anyways.  Any romantic attachments she may form with any Asgardian I want you to sever. Do understand that if I were to find out that you do any of the above, I will once again, set off a dragon in your court and bring down the curtain wall of your palace. 

4. I can’t think of anything else really. Just look out for her I suppose. Anything at all, write to me at once, and if it is a matter of great urgency that demands personal consultation I will not hesitate to visit and aid my sister. She is still, under the protection of Vanaheim, by length and majority, keep this in mind, or our talks shall cease. 

Alright. This is it, I suppose. Perhaps I’ll find it in my heart and gut to pay you a recreational visit and resume our age-old tradition of playing chess. 

One more thing. You’d better appreciate that peacock I’d bred and sent over in grace. That little pluck of feathers cost me an entire chest of gold. 

Another thing. Remember that I have reconnaissance officers and ambassadors in your court.  No silver-tongue spun lies will sway me. You are a smart man, I urge you to be gentle with our trade of secrets and cortege. 

Yours never,

King Ren-jagar of Hatagin.

Sword Upon The Dawn: A Usurped? Title

      PARTIALLY DESTROYED.

Clan Asdyhar of Ulan-Gir Falls is one of the most famous ancient noble houses of Vanaheim, and their fame largely rests on the rare make of their ancestral sword, Dawn, and the men who wielded it. Its origins are lost to legend, but it seems likely than the clan had been carrying it for thousands of years. Those who had the honor of examining it say it looks like no uncommon steel they know. It is described to be as pale as milkglass, shiny as quicksilver and strong in all prospects of the common sword, with one difference: this sword was known to win every duel it happened upon. This legend is still yet to be broken, and the sword was only meant to be lifted by Asydhar men. 

However, in the Third Great Rising, the sword was robbed from its mantle by heist and trickery and presented to Lord Erland the First of House Eirik, who commanded a large regiment against the rebel forces of the Asdyhar. It was said Lord Erland himself wielded the sword against the Clan Captain, a red-blooded Asdyhar, who died by his own family’s heirloom sword. 

The sword now resides in the Great Hall of the Eirik Residence without any need for polishing, remaining pale, pristine and scintillating till this day. The prestigious title is now worn by whoever is dressed with Dawn on his belt, namely, the King’s Captain and General: Theoric Erlandson, secondborn of his name. 

The story of the heirloom sword has many different versions today, with no single one accepted as the true tale. House Eirik has claimed original ownership of the sword and dismissed its Vanir origins. It is said that Clan Asdyhar today, helmed by its youngest blood, the Lord Asden, vehemently believes that the sword belongs to the Asdyhar, that only their descendants should be endowed with the grand moniker that is the Sword Upon the Dawn.