I don't know how to do proper introductions, so here are my usual two pointy eared guys plus an extra pointy eared gal who may or may not make an appearance. Random lore be upon ye.
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Gabriel (42): sage(ish), bard, mentor, therapist, concerned about you
Used to be self-conscious about his relatively short ears. (I hc the ideal beauty standard in Ishgard was long ears.) Earned him the nickname Professor Stubbsy as a kid at the scholasticate (yes it was Nellie.)
His favorite smell is You Applying Yourself.
The House, Gertrude, keeps kicking him out. It was built by a witch using golemancy and functions as its own living soulkin with its own life force and what is essentially an immune system that tends to purge foreign objects it finds intrusive. It does not recognize Gabriel as his own living being, so Gabriel often finds himself opening, say, the door to his own bathroom and stepping outside the front door. It’s rather irritating.
Straight as uncooked pasta until Theneras happened. While Nellianne was his first love, he never really confessed to her until too late and now he has only one shark-bitten ass on his mind 24/7.
His milpreves are built more for healing than offensive spells because he hasn't had formal sage training, but Fourchenault did custom-build him lil milpreves for his own medical needs. What he did learn to do with them instead is induce a frequency-based echo-like trance state where he goes into your mind and relives your memories..
And also because they're frequency-based, he uses them to augment the effects of his bard songs! super bard buffs.
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Theneras (42): Gabriel’s shard in the First, druid, ex-Dreamer, probably seen how you’ll die but won't spoil it for you
May look like he’s plotting to murder you in your sleep but he’s actually intensely affectionate. It may have been his influence that turned Gabriel into a warmer, more affectionate mentor/father figure for Yuuko than his own (terrifying military dad) was to him.
His favorite smell is one of his wolves Dirthamen’s fur when he’s been rolling around in the levin mint that grows all around Lakeland. Theneras can always tell he’s been there by the bit of static in his fur.
It helps if you’ve seen Sense8 because I stole a ton of tropes from that show, but after a few years of sharing aether with Gabriel, he comes to a point where he can reliably “visit” with him. They’re able to feel what the other’s feeling, taste what they’re having and hang out together across worlds. (time fluctuation shmime shmuctuation)
Speaking of stolen things, he has DA ancient elven nicknames for several other OCs and NPCs; Durgen'len (child of stone, dwarf) for the lalafell who kins rocks (@pocketyoukai), asha'bellanar for the aforementioned witch, Fen'mamae (motherwolf) for Shadowkeeper, etc.
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Nellianne (42): Gabriel's former Scholasticate classmate, fencer, rumpy pumpy enthusiast, acquitted of all charges
Fought and won her own trial by combat at the Tribunal, even though half a dozen perfectly chivalrous knights had volunteered to be her champion. Was she safeguarding her clientele? Were the battles staged? Did gil exchange hands? Nothing was proven and it's all good entertainment either way.
Got suspended from the scholasticate partly because of little Gabriel but also avoided getting permanently expelled thanks to him so they're even.
More coming cause I'm having lots of fun writing and dressing her up. Also school days flashbacks!
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I continue to paint in a limited color palette. At the same time, I'm exploring static composition and the use of ornament. But I'm trying to stay within the confines of my style, simply expanding my visual language.
Solavellan again!
This is an attempt at elven iconography after DAV (and although for me, the removal of the veil is canon). But in any case, I think Solas and Lavellan would have received divine significance in Dalish culture. My Lavellan doesn't like all this. And Theneras especially doesn't like this icon. Because my Lavellan is actually tall. And here she's depicted much shorter than Solas. (Although I simply wanted him to rest his head on hers (and compositionally, it looks good. Solas looks protective of his vhenan). And Solas likes another image created by Dalish, where Lavellan is depicted sitting on a wolf.
And certainly, Solas smugly thinks his frescoes are better.
Yuusei: "Remember when last we were here? remember my promise to you? now… let's go out together and record this wonderful day"
Yusuke: "un! I'll always remember your promise, Yuu. Let's go make our dreams a reality!"
Fyr: "Ya ready for the trip, whelp? filled yer bag with the essentials?"
Yusuke: "Ehe of course! Oschonsong-san helped! I tell you, his organizational skills are amazing!"
Theneras: "You'll be safe under our watch, da'len."
Yuusei: "Ano ne, and uhm, we'll visit Yuuko! and then and then! several other places we sensed! memxciting, ne?!"
Akari: "Mhm? it's SO exciting my yuri chan. But you forgot to tell me the story behind your ring~ <3"
Gabriel: "Ah, such bliss. I require endless amounts of ink to chronicle this beautiful fleeting instant. Khubli, I have need of your magnificent rubies."
Khubli: "Ungma da ruoln ga! mirreept!"
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Yuusei smiled happily, tempered by the beautiful view. Eorzean was challenging for her to pick up but even in her mother tongue she couldn't find the words to express how she felt.
Yuuko: "Hm, told ya! I had the same look when he took me here few moons ago~✧"
Khubli: "Mepmra tuu! MEPMRA TUU!"
Yusuke: "Whoa! This is amazing! Birds are really big over here!"
The Duchess: "Right? If you squint your eyes over that direction you'll be able to see their nest as well. They are cute buggers but don't get too close. They are VERY territorial."
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Amalthea, Khubli and Goose are cheering loudly all night till sunrise.
Seraphine is eyeing Yusuke while thinking to herself "Hmm, I've seen his moves before. Reminds me of my boys back home.."
Yuusei and Yusuke are dancing their hearts out. Yuusei has no specific knowledge of graceful and elegant dance moves. But due to her connection with Yusuke, who has spent many years honing his acting and dancing skills, guided their every step and hand gesture.
Yusuke thought to Yuusei: Every step you take, every gaze you land on your audience, every twirl you take must be done with passion. Serve your body, seduce your feet into the next step, brush the air around you as it blankets your senses. But above all, love your audience as you love yourself.
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During their walk around Solution 9, Jade decided to play with Yuusei.
Jade: "I am the god king of this pool! And you have disturbed my slumber, elusive little kitsune! Take that as your punishment! WATER CANON!"
Yuusei: "Kyaaa nooo staaahp! You'll get my clothes wet~!"
Yusuke: "W..whoa! careful!! I don't think it's allowed to splash water in this area!"
Xenotime: "Gently now, kids. It's already late and we do not want to disturb our neighbors, hm?"
All three replied in unison "O~kay~"
…Alas, nothing would stop Jade's excitement to have met Yuusei in person as they continued playing until early morning.
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The lady offered apples to Yuusei, Yusuke and her travel companion.
She was shocked when all three just blankly stared at the apples as if they could not comprehend the structure of what they have been offered.
The lady sighed and thought to herself, "have I made another mistake with this batch? But the gentle folks back at the inn have eaten and enjoyed a large portion. They even went out of their way to ask for more… Hmm"
Khubli: "Apples are the only fruit those three can't process, Lady . It's not your fault, okay?"
The Lady: "Ah, thank you, Khubli. Would you like one?"
Yuusei: "Uhm… It's red and cute. Ah, thank you, lady! This ball has so much life in it! I'll make sure I take good care of it and water it everyday! W— wait did you understand Khubli?!"
Wandering Traveler: "Smooth texture, reflects light and a decent degree of hardness on this one… I proudly say that your specimens are improving, Grandmother."
Yusuke: "Specimens? is this thing alive? H— hello, I hope you don't mind me holding you. I promise I'll be gentle!"
The lady sighed again. "Mīn hēafod ēceð…"
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Since it's @feistierermine's nameday month that I'm taking as a month-long joy train, I saved this part, the best part, the piece de resistance just for you. It's so very important to remember to do this regularly for Brio's health and yours so please observe closely.
In all seriousness thanks for turning this into a prompt for all to share their love and joy 💜
