I had to get them out of my system. I watched The Legend of Vox Machina for its fantastic art and animation. I didn't care much about the characters, and Keyleth was the only one I kind of liked. I didn't think Vax was a good match for her because, in the animated series, he seemed overly attached to his sister and didn't do anything special for Keyleth.
So, I decided to read up on their story. As a sucker for tragedy, I ended up shipping them! It's a shame the animated series couldn't do their arc justice due to time constraints.
Death in DnD seems like a joke. When death isn't absolute, life loses its preciousness. I still remember the shock I felt when Drizzt Do'Urden's wife was reincarnated after he broke up with his lover. What kind of romance arc is that? Ugh.
In contrast, Vax and Keyleth had a more bitter-sweet romance, featuring undying love and years of pining, which only can be found in fantasy romance.
“Why would I ever trust the word of an Oathbreaker?”
“It’s unwise to trust a bloody Sharran”
To:
“Why hello, Lover, that sounded more debonaire in my head, I admit”
“I am yours, my Heart”
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Aaaand I’m finally in Act 3 (fucking finally) with my Oathbreaker Paladin Durge run. I can only wish I’m talented enough of a writer to write a fic for these two I swear-
There's a whole lot to love about Gale, but one of those things is no matter what trauma you have been through prior to meeting him, if you tell him, he will never think you're damaged goods. It just makes you more of a badass to him, and he'll tell you that over and over. I just know this to be true in my heart.
Absolutely 💯
This is the guy who would still stick by you if you turned into a Mind Flayer, after all . And not only would he love you, but he would marry you in a public ceremony!
There is nothing about you that could ever embarrass him. There is nothing from your past that could scare him away. You were there for him when he was at his most vulnerable; you listened as he opened his heart to you and confessed all of his perceived sins; you accepted him, no matter what — you chose him, you showed him a way out.
He thought of himself as damaged goods — an Archmage fallen from a great height, a man discarded by his lover and ordered to die — and yet he found no judgment in your embrace. Only love.
And so he will be there for you too. He will return your love and your trust a thousand times over. He will be there to console you when you’re sad, and help you shoulder your burdens whenever they threaten to crush you.
He will tell you how strong you are, how great you are, and how his love for you grows stronger each day. He will remind you of all your good qualities whenever you seem to have forgotten, and help you find yourself whenever you get lost.
Because you once did all this for him. Because he wants to return the courtesy. But, above all, because he loves you.
Rolan never thought he would have to fight for his life and principles against the his mentor — the man he's longed to study under for eons now... Yet that was how the dice were cast.
My piece for George Taylor's Rolan art contest! I had been thinking about making something around the Shadow Lands since the theme was Survival but I felt like the battle against Lorroakan was also a really good one for that prompt!!
i haven’t known peace since i became aware of gale dekarios and pulled him out of that rock.
Ah, my friendly anon, I know your pain!
You may want to sit down and brace yourself, but I’m afraid this is it for you now. Gone are the days when you could simply go about your life without thinking about the wizard 24/7.
He is inside your brain now, safely lodged in there like a sexy tadpole, and he’s not going ANYWHERE.
Having a shower first thing in the morning? Oh, I wonder what it would be like to shower with Gale.
Listening to a random song the radio? Oooh but the lyrics just remind me of Gale.
It just started storming outside? A rough tempest I will raise.
Embrace it, my friend. Descend into madness. You’re in good company.
Exploring good traits gone bad in a novel can add depth and complexity to your characters. Here are a few examples of good traits that can take a negative turn:
1. Empathy turning into manipulation: A character with a strong sense of empathy may use it to manipulate others' emotions and gain an advantage.
2. Confidence becoming arrogance: Excessive confidence can lead to arrogance, where a character belittles others and dismisses their opinions.
3. Ambition turning into obsession: A character's ambition can transform into an unhealthy obsession, causing them to prioritize success at any cost, including sacrificing relationships and moral values.
4. Loyalty becoming blind devotion: Initially loyal, a character may become blindly devoted to a cause or person, disregarding their own well-being and critical thinking.
5. Courage turning into recklessness: A character's courage can morph into reckless behavior, endangering themselves and others due to an overestimation of their abilities.
6. Determination becoming stubbornness: Excessive determination can lead to stubbornness, where a character refuses to consider alternative perspectives or change their course of action, even when it's detrimental.
7. Optimism becoming naivety: Unwavering optimism can transform into naivety, causing a character to overlook dangers or be easily deceived.
8. Protectiveness turning into possessiveness: A character's protective nature can evolve into possessiveness, where they become overly controlling and jealous in relationships.
9. Altruism becoming self-neglect: A character's selflessness may lead to neglecting their own needs and well-being, to the point of self-sacrifice and burnout.
10. Honesty becoming brutal bluntness: A character's commitment to honesty can turn into brutal bluntness, hurting others with harsh and tactless remarks.
These examples demonstrate how even admirable traits can have negative consequences when taken to extremes or used improperly. By exploring the complexities of these traits, you can create compelling and multi-dimensional characters in your novel.
my palladin tiefling girlie is tired of that wizard sacrificing bullshit so she's up to explain in details why this stupid mage shouldn't do dat 😤 so if Tav needs to ride him till he's unconscious she WILL
"This is Tara. Mr. Dekarios is asleep right now. He keeps gushing about how nice everyone in this little magical artifact is, so I thought I'd check it out for myself while he's not around."
Tara inspects the strange magical box with suspicion, trying to figure out how it works.