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Happy 3rd Anniversary Twisted Wonderland!!

People are apparently under the impression that reblogging someone’s art and adding a comment is frowned upon and that can’t possibly be true, every artist I know of sees a positive comment on a reblog as like the ultimate reward for their hard work.

A while back I drew Kalim and Jamil embarrassed/flustered scales And now I have Octavinelle to add to the mix! Lmao

Honestly I just really love Azul trying to be calm and collected but being really easy to ruffle up, while Jade is able to maintain his mask very intensely until he just lets it fully drop for a moment before he recomposes himself almost immediately

it’s annoying to me as a Fanfic Elder that y’all don’t understand how consent works in regards to reading fanfic

last night I saw a fic that had EIGHT of my favorite tags included and a great summary BUT it also contained a tag for a topic that bothers me. I weighed the pros/cons and decided NOT to read the fic because the ONE tag I disliked was something that could trigger a panic attack if the scene went into any sort of detail - it wasn’t worth risking the eight good tags.

from the first moment I noticed the fic to the moment I decided not to read it, the entire experience was MY RESPONSIBILITY. the author tagged the fic correctly, I knew what my limits were, and I respected them.

if you find a fic with tags you don’t like, JUST DON’T READ IT 

don’t harass the author, don’t post a big whiny rant about it on Tumblr, just keep scrolling

Send me a # to expose what my OC follows

Send me a 🖥️ for a DM between our OCs

Send me a 🐦 for a random post of my oc

Send me a 🖱️for the search History of my oc

Send me a 💽 for the last video my OC watched

Send me a ⌨️ for the an Autocorrect Event which Led to emberassment between our OCs

Send me a 🖨️ for the Last Picture my OC looked at

I’m not sure if I totally understand what it is you’re asking since there’s a lot of directions we could go in for “how magic in TWST works” 😅 but I’ll quickly summarize what I can recall in general:

You must be born with the aptitude for magic. However, even if your parents or your grandparents were able to use magic, it does not guarantee that you will as well.

Only 10% of the human population in Twisted Wonderland is even capable of using magic at the basic level. We do not know what this percentage is for other races such as fae, beastmen, and merpeople.

It is believed (implied, not outright confirmed to my knowledge) that fae are specifically more magically inclined than the others (as the Briar Valley, which boasts a population of mainly fae, rely on magic for everyday things).

Imagination or visualization of one’s magic is apparently important for spells to be successful.

Every magic user is capable of manifesting a magic unique to them (which appears to be tied to the user’s personality and/or life experiences); this is known as “unique magic” (or a “signature spell” in the localization).

Magical pens act as conduits through which a magician can channel their magic; it seems that magic can be used without magical pens (Malleus does it all the time, some unique magic like Jade’s and Jamil’s requires just eye contact, etc).

Using magic produces a dangerous and highly toxic byproduct known as “blot”. With proper rest and nutrition, blot naturally goes away.

Negative emotions speed up blot accumulation.

Letting blot build up from straining one’s magic or not allowing time for recovery will result in a state known as “Overblot”, in which the blot consumes the user and gives birth to a “Phantom”.

Phantoms will drain the vitality out of its host until they are dead; the Phantom will continue to exist afterwards.

“Overblot” is supposedly an uncommon occurrence. 

S.T.Y.X. is an organization that dedicates itself to studying blot and Overblots; they have captured a number of Phantoms and use them as test subjects for their research.

It is the magic gemstone/magestone in the magical pens that absorbs blot; these gems are easily mined from certain caves.

It is possible to perform magic without a magic gemstone, but blot will build up in the body instead. The blot will also accumulate much faster, making normal spell casting take a much heavier toll, let along unique magic.

Magical pens are not always pens. The NRC staff have fashioned their gemstones into other items, and RSA students wear their magical gemstones as brooches instead of as pens. According to Lilia, the form of magical pens has changed a lot over the years. Sometimes they were super big, other times they were very small (see Lilia’s School Uniform vignette for more information on this).

Potion making does not seem to require magical input (unless, as the previous bullet point states, you need to infuse magic into an ingredient or into the potion itself), but flying a broom seems to (as Yuu is told they cannot play Magical Shift/Spelldrive, which requires riding a broom).

There is some level of chemistry involved with making potions; elements (the ones on the Periodic Table) are sometimes mentioned in reference to lab work.

Transformation potions are said to be outlawed. (This is why everyone was shocked when Jack’s unique magic allowed him to turn into a wolf.)

Merpeople that go to work and study on land are given free potions from a special organization first established by the Mermaid Princess; these potions grant merpeople human forms for anywhere from 7 to 10 days and need to be continuously consumed in order to maintain its effects.

There are special jobs related to magic, such as magical healers (like Riddle’s parents) and magic policemen (something Deuce hopes to become in the future).

Magical engineering (that is to say, the cross between magic and technology) is also a thing; Idia excels in this field.

Magic must be infused in order to harvest certain ingredients, such as mandrake (see Cater’s Labwear vignettes for more information on this).

There are equations necessary to cast certain spells, such as “autocleaning via implement magic infusion” (see Riddle’s Dorm Uniform vignettes for more information on this).

There are items infused with magic that even non-magicians can use with ease (such as Yuu’s Ghost Camera), as they do not necessarily require magical input to operate.

Malleus is considered one of the “top 5 magicians in the world”, implying that there is some kind of ranking system in place.

ROSENHEX DORM - BIRTHDAY VENUE

SCENE I

PUPPET: [Upon this blessed day, we bring to you an offering that seeks to satisfy your whims. On behalf of us, servants, we present to you the one which the fates considered worthy: VIL SCHOENHEIT.]

ROSA: Vil! You came!

VIL: Of course. After all, I had been summoned by this puppet of yours a while ago. What an odd thing it is, to tell you the truth. I haven't seen enchantments like this in quite a while.

ROSA: Hehe, isn't it cool? Professor Yaga says that it's from her personal collection so it's bound to be old!

VIL: That woman... Just how ancient will she claim to be until she is satisfied?

ROSA: Aaah, I'm not sure about that but it's kinda cool that she has all these gadgets, right?

VIL: Indeed, I suppose that for a Rosenhex student like you there would be interest in this sort of technology. If we may call it that.

ROSA: Mm, I guess so! Though I'm not really that good with enchantments, to be honest... I'm definitely the sort of witch who leans more towards charms! You could even say that they're my speciality! Hehehe!

VIL: Hmph, is that so? Your conceit is rather enchanting in its own way, I suppose, but you shouldn't let it go to your head. You'll look just like a child with an inflated ego.

ROSA: HUH?! Seriously?! Ahhhh, that's the last thing that I want... Ok! Then! Today, for my very special birthday, I would like to observe Vil as my birthday present!

VIL: Observe me? Now, that's quite an interesting proposition. And what exactly are you hoping to accomplish by that, hm?

ROSA: Well! Since Vil is so mature and adult-like, I'd like to learn your tricks so I can get that sort of allure as well! Isn't that really, really smart on my part, hehe?

VIL: Smart? You really just come up with the most ridiculous things... But very well, I will grant you this. But first and foremost, sit down here.

ROSA: Huh? Why? What's happening? Is this our first lesson?

VIL: Don't get ahead of yourself. Before even thinking of becoming my disciple, you must look the part. A cute, full-checked face would be more fitting for a young Ingenue, but since you're so adamant about having a mature allure... Yes, I know what must be done. Now sit still.

***

VIL: There. We're done. You may look at yourself in a mirror now.

ROSA: ... WOAAAH!! Amazing!! This is really cool!! Eh, is this really me? Am I the one in the mirror? Waaaah!! That eyeshadow really fits me so well and I'd never have thought of using it like that! Hehehehe, it's just as I thought! You sure are amazing, Vil! Ever since we were kids you've had a knack for this sort of thing!

VIL: Yes, yes, I appreciate your praise very much, Rosalia. But please don't move around too much or you'll mess up your hair. The ponytail you did today suits you well, and matches the overall aesthetic of your outfit too.

ROSA: Hehe, thank you~ I really did my best since I thought the best way to celebrate my birthday was by having a complete rehaul of my own image! Getting it to behave was a bit hard, but now that it's finally in order, I'm a bit afraid the scrunchie will snap...

VIL: Oh, is that so? Then he must have known quite well how to act in this situation.

ROSA: Hm? What's that supposed to mean?

VIL: Nothing. Instead, here, this was something that Jack asked me to bring over to you.

ROSA: ... A scrunchie? WAIT! IT'S ACTUALLY-

It's the one I saw in that magazine! But it's kinda weird... I remember Jack asking me to look over them because he wanted to buy one for his little sister and I told him this one was the cutest, but hm... Maybe his sister didn't like it after all? But then- Why is he sending it over to me?! He should send it over to the seller! Seriously! That Jack!

VIL: Good grief, I can understand now why things are so complicated between them...

SCENE II

ROSA: Hehe, this look is so cool~ Ah, Vil, can you take a picture of me like this so I can show it off on Magicam?

VIL: Goodness, very well, since it is your birthday, I suppose I can indulge you for a bit. Now, let's see...

[camera flashes]

VIL: Not bad. It seems that all your work as a model really paid off, hm?

ROSA: Hehehe, I'm a pretty ambitious pupil so I had to catch up with you quickly, you know! Ah, lemme just post this quickly and... Ta-Da!

Oh, it's getting a lot of engagement right away! Hehe, that's nice!

PUPPET: [Then shall I proceed with the game?]

VIL: Game?

ROSA: Oh! That's right! We're supposed to be playing a sort of game right now actually... Then, if you're ok with it, Vil!

VIL: I suppose I must as those are the rules. Very well, what is your game then, puppet?

PUPPET: [Understood. I shall now proceed to ask a question that Rosalia Morgainne will answer and which Vil Schoenheit will be tasked to interpret.]

VIL: Oh, now that's a birthday game that I'm not familiar with. But go ahead. Ask your question.

PUPPET: [Question: You are at the bottom of a collapsed set of stairs. You can see no other way up and to safety than to shout for help. When you do that somebody answers your call. Who would it be?]

ROSA: Hmmm, who would it be, who would it be... Oh! I know! It would be Marcia!

VIL: The Prefect of Kriegskald? How so?

ROSA: Well, Marcia is always such a busybody I have no doubt she'd find herself in all sorts of weird places! And she never leaves the house without her trusted broom so if she finds me, it would be super easy for her to give me a lift! Isn't that really, really helpful?

VIL: I suppose... But I expect she'd ask for something in return as well. I doubt you would get off that easily.

ROSA: Aaah, that's true... I'd definitely end up broke in that situation! I hate that! Aaah, it better not be Marcia that shows up!

VIL: Calm down, it's an imaginary exercise. If you're so bothered by her showing up, then why not imagine somebody else instead?

ROSA: Somebody else... Hmm... Hmmmm... Hmmmmmmm...

Oh! I know! Jack!

VIL: Jack? How so?

ROSA: Well, hm, I guess because he's got a really good nose and good ears so even if something would happen to me, he'd find me very easily! Like! That one time we went shopping for a present for his mom, I accidentally got lost in the crowd after we were separated, and he found me super quickly!

But... hm...

VIL: Oh, so it's not all settled then?

ROSA: No, I mean... The thing is that... Jack is really prudish!

VIL: Prudish? And how would you know that?

ROSA: Huh? Well... When we were out to get that present and after he found me, I suggested that we stick together by holding hands going forwards. But when I did, he suddenly turned completely red and flustered, and wouldn't even look at me, but would kinda just hit me with his tail now and again! Talk about rude!

VIL: ... I see. Things must be really rough for Jack, I suppose.

ROSA: Rough? In what way? Is something wrong with him?

VIL: No, never mind all that. Come here instead. Let's take a picture that you can send him now.

ROSA: Huh? Oh! Yeah! I can show him the scrunchie and tell him I'm keeping it then, hehe!

Let's do it, Vil!

[camera flashes]

SCENE III

PUPPET: [Please proceed to the last part of the interview.]

VIL: A piece of paper... Ah, I see. It's a little question. Very well. Then-

“If you could not have chosen your current dorm, which would have been your second option?”

ROSA: Not chosen Rosenhex... Hmm... Hmmmmm... Hmmmmmmm...

VIL: Rosalia, stop making those noises. It's unbecoming.

ROSA: Ehehe, sorry, Vil... But this question is a bit...

VIL: Is it now? I would have assumed you'd be jumping up and down, overjoyed at the thought of transferring out of here.

ROSA: Eh, ah, it's true that I would have done that in the past... But now...

You know! I always thought that maybe I made a mistake picking Rosenhex when looking at the other dorms back in my first year. Maybe if I had been somewhere like Monarchia I'd have learned by now how to cool and wild and found a bunch of friends there. Or maybe I could have been a Noctasis girl - cool and mysterious and confident enough not to care what anyone thought about me, but, um, I actually ended up in Rosenhex that was really challenging for me...

But maybe that's a good thing?

VIL: Oh? How so?

ROSA: Well, um, it's kinda like... Ugh, I'm not good at explaining that sort of thing! But it's really just about overcoming adversity and all that! Rising above this whole stuff and just growing as a person!

Aaah, wait, that makes so sense... Let me start again from the beginning!

VIL: That's alright, Rosalia. I think I understand what you mean.

ROSA: You do? Hehe, as expected of Vil!

But hm? Why are you smiling like that?

VIL: It's nothing. I was just thinking of how much you've grown up ever since we were children. It's rather endearing.

ROSA: Huh? Endearing? But I don't wanna be endearing! I should be cool and mature now, right? Just like you!

VIL: There's still a long way for you to go until you can catch up to me, you know. But, for a start, this is not so bad.

ROSA: Eh? So it's good?

VIL: Goodness, you're truly something.

[*]

PUPPET: [Congratulations. The interview portion has been completed. Please proceed to the last event of the celebrations. A bottle has already been prepared for you.]

ROSA: Hehe! Champagne is the way adults celebrate, isn't it?

VIL: Well, I suppose you could say that. In any case, let us fulfil this last task as well.

Happy Birthday, Rosalia Morgainne!

[RSA post here!]

Mmm, I'm going to be honest here. :') I'm aware that you're asking for my thoughts, and I enjoy that~. But the first time I read this ask, I couldn't answer this right away because this made me feel concerned.

It's common in the fandom to read and write about fem!MC/reader, and there isn't inherently anything wrong with that. After all, with a cast of all male characters, it's inevitable that TWST will attract a lot of females.

Now with that said, there have been numerous HCs on this site that have all the boys (and I mean all) losing their minds over a girl in school. Some of them even have the boys being very forward or very possessive, occasionally reaching the point of being inappropriate, and this behavior tends to be romanticized. This isn't to ignore that there are guys like this in real life, and I acknowledge that this is all fiction. But I think that there is a sad reality behind all this, that people tend to write girls to be pretty props for the boys, to be objects of desire.

Your ask, dear anonie, specifies a female MC and how the boys in NRC and RSA would react to her. Questions like those tend to already have pre-conceived thoughts that wish to be confirmed or denied by another person. I acknowledge that this is very assuming, but I can already tell you have the idea that if ever Yuu is a girl, NRC would be possessive or overprotective of her. If Yuu was nb or a guy, you wouldn't be asking this same question at all, and I think that's where it really gets saddening. Yes, boys may act differently around girls, but if they are decent people, they would treat girls like they're people. It's sad when immediately, the assumption is that they'll be hands all over her or something.

On the tidbit of RSA thinking she'd be "tainted" because she's around "villains", I will answer that I don't think they would, if the dwarfs' behavior around Trey and Riddle in chapter 5 says anything. Perhaps there might be very extreme students there who loathe NRC with a passion and may treat her that way? But even then, the word choice of that second question is a bit worrisome because there's the assumption that everyone there would treat her a certain way just because she was around a certain group of guys. Hell, we don't even know if RSA really hates NRC.