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kalgalen · 1 hour
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Moonlight filters through the blinds, casting stark rays across the beaten earth floor of the abode. It is quiet, save for the soft snoring of the man laid down in the bed pushed against one of the walls.
The woman next to him isn't sleeping. Her eyes shine in the darkness as she stares up at the wooden beams of the ceiling; her hands are clenched tight against her chest. She glances at the man next to her. Her gaze, hard and confident at first, wavers a bit as she takes in how vulnerable he currently looks.
She had loved him, once. Had loved how free he'd made her feel, how special.
Her glinting eyes become tough as iron once again, and she quietly slips out of the marital bed, confident that her elven grace will conceal her from his imperfect human senses. A few steps bring her to a pair of rough linen pants that she puts on before slipping on her leather boots. She spares a look to the sleeping man, still peacefully asleep. She seems to hesitate once more, her fingers stopping just short of the leather armor she had been reaching for; but then she shakes her head, and carefully picks up the vest from its stand. The leather straps, well-maintained, move smoothly against the buckles as she puts in on.
And then, finally - the sword in its scabbard, resting on the ground next to the sleeping man. The woman tiptoes closer, watching out for any sign he might be waking up. Her fingers are shaking when she goes to grab the weapon, her jaw tense, her eyes attentive. The man sighs, and she freezes; but then he simply rolls over, and keeps snoring.
She lets out a strained wheeze, and her fist closes around the sword.
She exits her house for the last time by the window like a common thief, because the door's hinges squeal too hard, and she's unwilling to risk her freedom when she's so close to getting it back.
The woman emerges from the house bathed in moonlight, and the first few breaths she takes are frantic, like those of a newborn seeing the world for the first time. Her eyes are wet with tears, and she wipes them with the back of her hand before shaking her head.
This isn't the time to regret the past. This is the time to welcome the future.
The woman starts walking.
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kalgalen · 1 hour
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kinda want to post the intro to my novel just to see what u guys think about it,, who's curious
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kalgalen · 6 hours
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reblog for bigger sample size
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kalgalen · 12 hours
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got an addiction to sad weird guys unfortunately
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kalgalen · 17 hours
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jesus christ. fine. ill say it. im sleepy. im sleepy, okay? do you know what being sleepy does to a person? to their spirit? i should be pitied.
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kalgalen · 22 hours
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“I’m not fortune’s fool, I’m yours.” 🩸
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kalgalen · 1 day
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opening these very specific commissions (graphic design, as you can see, is my passion)
payment is via boosty 💫 3 slots are available for each section!
for further information please contact me at [email protected] or dm me. asks or comments on boosty aren't the best way of communicating!
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kalgalen · 1 day
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Ty for the asks <3 I'll get to work!
Im gonna reblog some writing prompts pls send asks and I'll try and write a little something with my ocs :)
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kalgalen · 2 days
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If you wanna send me prompts or questions about my ocs.... Pls do
@mouth-of-god-fist-of-bone asked me to make a list of my ocs so? here they are BEHOLD
Keep reading
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kalgalen · 2 days
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64 Sensory Prompts
Watching a meteor shower
Digging your fingers into fresh dirt
Snow being shoved down the back of your coat
Napping in sunshine
Trying to walk on ice
Walking through the woods
Raindrops on eyelashes
The way cold glass fogs when you press your hand against it
A perfectly brewed cup of tea
The taste of Vodka at the back of your throat
Blood at the corner of your mouth
Cloying sweetness on the back of your tongue
The first glass of fresh water
Stale breath when you wake up
The taste of salt on the tip of your tongue
The taste of almonds
Your bed after travelling
Red wine stained lips
Satin in candlelight
Reflections in glass
Thigh-high stockings and garter belts
Neon lights at 1.30am
Darting shadows in the corner of your eye
Dust floating in golden sunlight
The smell of ozone during a storm
The smell of Cologne/Perfume on warm skin
The musty smell of an abandoned home
The bitter tang of acetone
The smell of burning wood
The smell of freshly baked bread
The cold, sharp smell of the first frost
The smell of blood
The feel of fingertips trailing over a bare shoulder blade
The feel of fingers brushing together by accident
Blowing a raspberry against someone’s skin
Being so close that you can feel your lips brush when you whisper 
The tender ache when you press against bruises
A person’s weight as they lie on top of you
Stepping in something squishy
Gritty eyes when you stare into fire too long
A door closing
A ticking wristwatch
Your favourite song on repeat for the hundredth time
Distant traffic
The creak of leather
The waver in a person’s voice when they’re stressed
Singing badly as loud as you can
A quiet sigh as they turn away
Trying to pull on clothes with damp skin
The empty space that can’t be breached between you in bed
The jittery, sick feeling when you can’t do anything
Exhausted numbness after crying
The relief of fatalistic recklessness
The moment when reality starts to make sense again
Finding old photographs you’d forgotten about
Someone accepting the bad parts of you without judging
Brown iodine stains on skin
Rust red dirt
Orange sunsets
Yellow halogen lights
Green wine bottles
Fingertips smudged in blue ink
Indigo skies just before dawn
Violet bruised eyes
Feel free to use in writing and art - I’ll be tracking the tag ‘sensory prompts’ if you want to share :)
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kalgalen · 2 days
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One Liner Writing Prompts - Send a ship & a number
I made a list just for fun. :) 
Is that my shirt?
There’s no time left.
Nice hat.
Do you go here often?
Can you help me tie my hair?
I’m not jealous!
I’m so hungry.
Kiss me, please.
I could use a hug.
Where is this pic from?
Why are you blushing?
If I win, I get a kiss.
Want to get dinner?
You’re really annoying.
Can I lie on your lap?
I hate this show.
Your friends suck.
What did you say?
I like it when you play with my hair.
Did you get me this?
What did you just call me?
Shut up!
Pink suits you.
Do you want to meet my mom?
Do you think we’ll last?
Tell me about your first kiss.
Truth or dare?
You look awful, are you sick?
I’m freezing.
Want to get drunk tonight?
Tell me a nice memory.
Can I borrow your pillow?
Just hurry up and get in here.
I’m exhausted.
Wanna bet?
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kalgalen · 2 days
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Im gonna reblog some writing prompts pls send asks and I'll try and write a little something with my ocs :)
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kalgalen · 2 days
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Sending Stone Messages
A list for me that I want to update as new ones come in! Which w/ Dorian back, hopefully not so much (But i think I found all of them so far)
Bonus Ep 6 - Orym gripping the sending stone while Dorian was away
Ep 16 Fearne - right after Dorian leaves 
Ep 22 Orym — “We’re leaving Jrusar, heading southeast. Following the Treshi thread further. You’ve been missed. Hope you’re well.
Dorian — “Hey, sorry. Was sleeping. Thanks. Miss you guys too. Shit got crazy here too. Floating bar, I’ll tell you later. 
Ep 31  Orym — “Hey friend. Missing you here. Could really use your special brand of optimism right now. Don’t know where you are. Hope you’re happy. Bye now.”
Dorian — “Hey! Floating bar got a little weird. Took awhile to land it. This side of the fam is keeping me busy. Miss you all too- Don’t die!”
Bonus Ep 33 - Sending stone falling from Orym's hand as he dies from Otohan
Ep 40  Orym — “Hey. Yios bound. Found them- their killers. Bigger than we thought. Read rough, Dorian. Eshteross is dead. Glad you’re not here, wish you were anyway.”
Ep 41  Dorian (via Robbie)— “Oh Orym~ My heart aches I cannot be there to help you. Find strength, stay steadfast. Sending you fairer winds. …. Is this thing on or-“
Ep 49 Orym — “Dorian. Update. People we’re chasing unleashing hell in a week. We’re headed there now. Odds not good. More tomorrow. Where are you?
Dorian — “Orym! With the rest of the Crown Keepers in Tal’Dorei. Opal’s getting a little dark. Little busy at the moment.. I don’t even know how to get to you.”
Ep 49 Orym — “Listen, what’s going on over here is really bad. Get the group, get underground. Stay there until you hear from me again… Miss you”
Dorian — “I'll see what I can do. There’s plenty of places underground, I’m sure. It's a little hairy on this end too. You take care of yourself. Be careful”
Ep 59  Orym — “Dorian?? Can you hear me? what’s the sky look like where you are? Tell me you’re okay-“
Ep. 63 Orym — “Dorian. still alive, by the skin of our teeth. want to talk more. you know where Dariax is?’
Bonus I miss you - Ep. 79  "I really miss Dorian and sometimes I think that's okay and sometimes it isn't."
Ep 86 Orym — “Dorian, we’re alive. Been to the moon, going back. Find the tempest. If I don’t get the chance again, I’ve really missed you.”
Ep 92 Orym — "We're home. Can you hear me? I'm northeast of Bassuras. Can you get there? I'm struggling. Sorry. Can you get here? Fuck, I miss you."
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kalgalen · 2 days
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Glastonbury Tor — I keep seeing these photos with no credit. Although I canMt verify the first, the second is by James Loveridge. There’s only one day a year where the moon lines up this way, and for the right shot, he positioned himself two entire miles away
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kalgalen · 3 days
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did some touch-ups on this art from a few years ago, which was originally done when my wonderful friend Ella sent me the scripts for the first two episodes of @camlannpod , which inspired me to make an illustration. I strongly recommend giving this podcast a listen, if you're interested in folklore, Arthurian legends, post-apocalyptic queer stories and absolutely fantastic audio quality. ✨
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kalgalen · 3 days
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Ye Zun/Shen Wei is just like Illidan/Malfurion when u think about it 🤔🤔
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kalgalen · 3 days
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what is is with me and twins. sigh
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