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sins-of-the-sea · 5 months
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Section of a Ming period scroll painting depicting Guan Yu's attendant handling his legendary steed Red Hare. He is wearing a green Guo Du as well as a white Han Yao with black border.
Guo Du is a long sarong-like garment worn around the belly, while Han Yao is a fabric or leather corset worn around the lower back. Both were commonly used by soldiers and generals alike to prevent rubbing of scabbard, quiver and bow holster against armour, although it was not unusual for unarmoured soldiers to wear them (shown above).
Source.
//Putting this here as a reference, as I always wondered what was that corset-like waistguard I see on soldiers and sometimes bandits and other kung fu outfits in some wuxia films. I always thought they were neat and if they had a function besides guarding the waist.
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So what would be the deep purple garment worn by a yellow sash in this above picture is likely the guo du?? Did I draw it incorrectly? Though I've seen it described as the 'waist cushion' in English too, as seen below:
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Though I think the Han Yao is the 'waist cushion' here?
Istg Chinese clothing history is an entire 4-year university course ;_; I wouldn't mind being given corrections and suggestions from the Chinese side of Tumblr.
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In general, the Hero Crews will have a Sin Pirate as their antagonistic counterpart, but it's seldom ever 1:1, especially with the corresponding cardinal sin. For instance, Ruixiong is Sing-Lung's counterpart, but Sing's greated Sin is Wrath (wanting revenge for San-Gwong). Meanwhile, as much as Captain Ravyn is, well, Captain to her Crew, but her Sin counterpart is Abena, despite Ravn's biggest sin being Greed.
It's mostly regarding the personal narratives of the characters. Ravyn is a mother who is aloof and distant from her son, Omar, thus grabbing the attention and animosity of the Sin of Envy (who lost her own child). Meanwhile, Sing-Lung has been removed from Chinese culture as an orphan and dearly loves San-Gwong, and well, Ruixiong has been removed as well and is the one who (reluctantly) killed San-Gwong.
So not everyone is going to have a rough 1:1 thematic match like Phoebus and Isaac. I don't think Isaac's greatest sin is Sloth anyway. Pride?? idk. I'll see in the future when the stories are more developed.
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Welcome to the World, Valentine (2/?)
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“Well, if Ruixiong manifested you, that explains your lack of a real purpose beyond being a date for a broken-hearted friend. But the fact you’re still here….
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“Means you want to keep on existing in this form to help people. So as much as your manifestation is a shallow one, you still want to roam around on this Earth.”
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“Is that a bad thing?”
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“Not necessarily! It just means you can have a new purpose now! Maybe you can be someone else’s new love while forming that more organically!”
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“What if that person doesn’t like me?”
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“You can always return to the Cosmos and manifest in a different plane of reality.”
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“Hm….
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“Well, your friend here roams around without an apparent purpose…”
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“Ignore him, he’s a jackass. And a chaos-bringer.”
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“I’m still around because people enjoy me for the chaos I bring. Can you believe the thirst I inspire from some?”
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“STOP!!”
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“I thought I’d inspire thirst! I’m not a 100% of the dead lover’s form! I’m taller, have less fat and more muscle, my head isn’t shaven to a queue, and an eight inch-”
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“MY STARS, STOP RIGHT THERE!!
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“Eight inches?! That’s practically po r n-star sized!! You really WERE manifested to be a lover!”
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“Can you lean forward and not tip over when you have an erection?”
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“PARACHAI!!”
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“What? We’re 18+. Let’s take advantage of the fact we can talk openly about penises and not get called out for minors interacting with this blog. It’s not like we’re smutting.”
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@immy-ooc @sins-of-the-sea (Yells at tumblr for not letting me tag your main blog)
'aight so, might as well do all of the Seven because I have So Many Thoughts about this.
Option A:
The Seven are Drowned. They exist solely in service to the Lord of the Whorl, Leviathan. Like any who has been claimed by primals, their loyalty to him is unwavering and knows no end. Their continued existence is only to strengthen their god and to summon him unto the world.
They work closely with the Sahagin and the Reavers - plundering supplies as they can, but naturally prioritizing capturing people to sacrifice to him and crystals with which to summon him.
Option B:
The Seven are just another pirate crew in Limsa Lominsa. On the surface, things seem perfectly legal - they have their privateering license and will gladly assure you that the wares they're trying to sell you was, in fact, stolen from a Garlean ship, thank you very much.
But any pirate crew knows how to manage their reputation, doesn't it? Keep a low profile. Stick to the code when you can so you don't draw the attention of the Rogue's Guild. You can get away with almost anything in a nation like this, can't you?
The Crew:
Captain Josep Frascona Race: Midlander Hyur Nationality: Lominsan Classes: Marauder>Warrior, Rogue>Ninja
Marauder and Rogue are both classes that start in Limsa Lominsa - both with a long history connected to piracy, making them easy choices.
Marauders have long had places on ships, their greataxes useful for both combat and felling the masts of other ships. And, as he is the Sin of Wrath... the Job upgrade into Warrior makes sense. He can have a bit of berserker rage, as a treat.
The Rogues are a covert group who serves to enforce the Pirate Code and police the city-state under cover of darkness. So Josep's canon shadowy stealth skills from his fog form can be translated into him having learned from them. I see the Ninja upgrade as something he picks up during a trip to the Far East - noticing similarities in the fighting styles and adapting it into his own.
Abena Frascona
Race: Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te Nationality: Ul'dahn Classes: Musketeer (non-playable), Machinist, Alchemist
Musketeer was a planned musket-wielding class that never got added (but there's still references to it in game so it exists it just can't be you).
Machinist, added in the Heavensward expansion, however, is a gun wielding Job... and the poor guildmaster will hand out guns like candy trying to convince people they're viable weapons.
Alchemist is a crafting class... that I really don't think I have to explain, let Abena make fucked up little potions to her heart's content.
Rashid al-Qadar
Race: Hellsguard Roegadyn (listen. him big i don't make the rules) Nationality: Thavnairian Classes: Gladiator>Paladin, Arcanist>Summoner
Paladin is your classic sword/shield class. And I know this is absolutely a case of me projecting here but I feel like that suits him somehow.
I choose Arcanist because, well. His ability to summon simulacra in canon I feel translates fairly well to the summoning of carbuncles and egis.
Wang Ruixiong
Race: Raen Au Ra (he's a lizard now sorry i just like the scaley guys) Nationality: Doman Classes: Pugilist>Monk, Lancer>Dragoon
"Adept at martial arts" his bio says. Say no more! I give him the power of punch real good. Open your chakras.
Okay so Lancer is a more strenuous one and I'm putting it on the list because of one glamour item you can get: the Eastern Journey Staff. Become fantasy Sun Wukong.
Guy Duchamp
Race: Woodwight Elezen Nationality: (New) Sharlayan Classes: Thaumaturge/Black Mage, Red Mage, Weaver
GG ez, give the guy with fire powers the class/Job with fire spells. Black Mage is an obvious choice.
Red Mage, as in many Final Fantasy games, is a combination of Black and White Magics... but also they fence. He's got magic. He's got a sword. He'll do a fancy french backflip and you'll like it.
It's hard to give some of these guys crafting/gathering classes but... I dunno, maybe the fashionable man knows how to keep his clothes looking good even after so long at sea.
Phoebus Duchamp
Race: Woodwight Elezen Nationality: (New) Sharlayan Classes: Arcanist>Scholar, Carpenter, Botanist
Okay so, like Rashid, it's a case of "give the guy with summons a summoning class" but Phi goes into Scholar because he's assigned healer of the crew. And tbh I feel like nothing says Sloth quite like summoning a fairy to heal your friends instead of doing it yourself. That MP is better used elsewhere he promises.
Botanist is another easy one. Phi has gardening knowledge? He can grow and harvest plants for Gio and Abi.
Carpenter... I just picked that cause it felt the closest to sculpture to me, I mean wood carving is a thing. Plus having someone who knows how to work with wood on your Pirate crew is useful so like. Bonus points.
Giovanni Vespucci
Race: Midlander Hyur Nationality: Ishgardian Classes: Archer>Bard, Pugilist>Monk, Culinarian
Gio's good with music... so let him use the music. Inspire your allies! Buff your friends! Rain arrows on your opponents!
I've kinda been avoiding duplicate classes where I can but Rui teaching Gio is a sweet enough idea that I'll allow it. He's obviously not as high leveled in it as Rui is though.
Culinarian... listen that's the "cooking" crafting class I literally do not need to justify any further. He would weaponize his frying pan like Julyan Manderville if you commit enough food crimes though.
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sapphireregency · 8 months
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Someone who ISN'T Guy lmao (more specifically Ruixiong or Rashid, or hell, even Morfa)
Send Me A Muse(s) Of Yours And I’ll just stream of consciousness which of my muses would have interesting interactions with them
nil’d want to chomp guy because smells like icky fire.  do not recommend an encounter unless he fancies being a squeaky toy.
Ruixiong - I remember once a joke about Rui annoying Nil.  I was going to comment about Nil being a candidate for a solo relationship, but it kinda just vanished from my brain til now lol.  As to if that will ultimately be a -positive- relationship remains to be seen. 
But an interesting thing with Nil is that she has running themes of pride.  And Nil, more than some others, is drawn to others who share themes with her.  Being as said before, a -prideful- fairy, she sees herself as an authority on everything that she aligns herself with (like ice, metal and pride ((or ahem “demanding appropriate respect” as she’d call it)) as a concept).  Nil has an ego, but being one of the strongest in Theia, she can at least back it up.  And as well, for a fairy, she’s actually somewhat reasonable and isn’t gonna go for the throat off the bat if disrespected.. usually. 
Rui would have an advantage of “ah, this one is like me” to start with to protect him from total bitch mode.  But I honestly can’t say how well they’re going to get along in practice lol
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Rashid - I am blanking on, at least as far as the cast available in Sapphire.  I remember mention of him and Marinus from orehorde once, but uh.. this is Sapphire’s blog haha
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Morfa - Owl is a good starting character for most muses to meet.  She’s very friendly, will approach readily and is knowledgeable about how Sapphire works.  Funnily enough, she loves moths and butterflies (she even has a luna moth motif).  Owl is probably the easiest monster to befriend out of the entire cast to the point that, if she meets you, you’re already a friend with no additional effort.  So if what you want is a creature who won’t try to eat Morfa and actually be helpful, Owl is the one to go to in Sapphire.
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dragonskxn · 2 years
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How do you feel about the Crew of La Demonia Roja, or the ship itself?
Ask my character "How do you feel about ______?" Can be an idea, person(s), place, or thing, and they'll have to answer honestly.
"I-I'll admit, I am a bit nervous about getting to know all of them -- especially considering they did have to attack me when the Master ordered them to, heh..." Annalise laughs sheepishly. "But I want to try to get to know all of them! Miss Abena seems really kind, and maybe Captain Frascona too (even though he looks rather grumpy sometimes). Guy really likes my horses, and I want to learn more about Phoebus' powers! A-And I'd love to learn more about Monsieur Rashid and Ruixiong, too! And, of course, I want to spend more time with Giovanni..."
She blushes softly.
"And the ship... I've never met a living ship before, but I hope she likes me, too..."
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Helen, if Ruixiong didn't hook up with you, do you have anyone else in mind to be with? Does your dad have anyone else in mind?
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"Honestly... I'm really not sure. There was someone I was somewhat interested in among Captain Ravyn's crew - her cook and carpenter, Hui Singlung, but... we never really hit it off. He liked me more than I liked him, I guess. Maybe things could have gone different, but I can't really look back and tell how so."
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"As for my father, he only ever pressured me to be more proactive in looking for someone to court me, but never really suggested suitors directly. Though for what its worth, he took a long while to warm up to Rui... for reasons that I would think would be obvious for any concerned father about Rui. Ehehe..."
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imagenashyun · 7 years
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You wanna know why I'm so anal about research accuracy?
There was a time I went to the imdb forums as a wee youngun, I asked for context as to why Austin Powers in the first movie was yelling 'Margaret Thatcher naked on a cold day' while trying to resist seduction of the fembots. Instead of explaining to me that it was an attempt to think unsexy thoughts, I got bashed for not knowing who Margaret Thatcher is. Harshly. As in "Wow, the American education is shit, you are shit for not bothering to use something like Google or a book" harshly.
An earlier draft of the character Hui Sing-Lung (Qing dynasty) had a queue but no shaven head, a yamulke instead of a proper Manchurian or Mandarin hat, and an angsty story about keeping his queue while being dragged around the world outside of China; all this is based off of what I understood as Chinese history from the film Shanghai Noon. Lo and behold, I talk to actual Chinese people (and Taiwanese/Singaporean/other people of the Chinese diaspora) and GOOD FUCKING GOD, it was extremely embarassing when I learned how super wrong (and disrespectful) I was in the character's creation. Along with considerations to Western relations to China during the late 1600s-early 1700s, the character is given a total rehaul and backstory appropriate of a child being picked up by foreignors and raised as their own rather than back home in China.
An earlier draft of the character Emir (Turkish full name pending) had him as a hidden Arabic prince who ran away from some part of what is Yemen today; his father was the Caliph of that kingdom. In the 1710s-20s. OF COURSE, imagine my embarassment when I learned that 1.) The Ottoman Empire is a THING in what is Yemen today, 2.) The Caliphate/Sultanate and administration among regions is a lot more complex than what can be compared as the European model of feudal territories and nobility, 3.) Turkey today is REALLY huge on making sure you depict their culture right.
Do you know who the Tuareg are? If you are any other American, you probably don't. Ever since high school, I've been doing as much intensive research as I could with the Tuareg, but none of the materials I can get provide me enough details to tell the clans apart, what their lifestyles entail, what their naming conventions are, and so forth. Then I see the artist Humon make artwork of the Tuareg, and it made me happy she was able to find some resources to depict their outfits. Lo and behold, as I do more Tuareg research, there are African blogs just viciously tearing the art piece apart, bemoaning that the artist is "typical white trash who water down our culture for cool points" and pointing out everything wrong with the depiction of their clothes.... all without providing how to correct the mistakes. And it drives me up the wall, especially because obtaining information is hard to begin with. What makes it harder is that, from what I can find, Egypt and other countries of North Africa have banned Tamasheq naming conventions and discriminate against the Tuareg, which likely results in the suppression of authentic resources in learning about them.
I'm just... it's frustrating. Normally I don't care about what people think about me or my work, but my goal in writing Devil's Eye is to write an adventure story that includes multiple cultural/religious perspectives. If I am writing about Phoebus and Guy, I'm writing them with considerations that they're Jewish Frenchmen. If about Isaac, then with consideration that he is an Anglican English landed gentry. If of Emir, as an ethnically Arabic Turk. Of Ruixiong, as a late-Ming/early Qing Chinese man. And so on and so forth. It's one thing to develop the skills to find, read, and apply accurate research, it's another when all means of research are shut down from nasty attitudes.
People, if you want representation in your media, don't insult/shut down/bash the people who are goddamn TRYING. Yes, I know, I'm an ignorant American/cis/goy/wtfever position of p r i v e l e g e, but I do genuinely want to learn, do genuinely want to apply, and do genuinely want to create something everyone can enjoy. Don't punish me for trying.
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sins-of-the-sea · 5 months
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The Sin Crew watches 'Turandot' live in La Fenice, Venice, Italy, 1926!
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//I was going to seat the boys and have the second Duchamp brother (whom you'd have to guess who is which brother) with them on the same row (and facepalming the whole time), but then I realized balcony seating would have not just allowed more flexible seating for easier posing and composition, but FUCK recreating Teatro la Fenice from the stalls (the ground seats).
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So instead, balcony seating. Guy clearly decided to skip on watching Turandot with his brother and the other Himbos because he wanted to watch Josep and Rashid argue over if the Prince should pair with Turandot or Liu.
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sins-of-the-sea · 5 months
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Tagged (stolen from): @shiroi---kumo
Tagging: YOU
USE LETTERS FROM YOUR MUSES FIRST NAME TO DESCRIBE THEIR PERSONALITY
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Rambunctious
Unabashed
Idealistic
Xenial
Inviting
Outgoing
Noisy
Gallant
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sins-of-the-sea · 4 months
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"Ooohh, what are you doing?"
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"We're looking at this old meme prompt that started the Moon Moon madness a decade ago and deciding what our names would be based on it."
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"So I'm... Rogue Shadow."
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"Dark Thorn."
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"Scarred... Lupus??"
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"Scarred Moon."
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"Dark Rain. Phoebus would be Moon Rain."
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"What would you be, Abena?"
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"..............
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"White Shadow. Or White Hound if I go by my maiden name."
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The rest of the Crew snicker. "Cute."
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"Shut up."
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sins-of-the-sea · 4 months
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May do a creator thing where I try to break something long established in hopes to improve on character writing and design...
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sins-of-the-sea · 3 months
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//When it comes to scenarios of indulgence and ostentation, I tend to default to Gluttony than I would to Greed. As Gluttony is the sin of overindulgence and waste, and I feel that should extend to more than just food and drink.
As far as types of Greed goes, Giovanni is of the miserly kind--the kind that is a stingy hoarder in hopes to cling onto what he has and tries to make grow. Hence, Gio would present himself more simply, being the one who presents himself sometimes to the bare bones. Gio wouldn't look wealthy at all upon first glance, and his usage of gold tends to for more pragmatic purposes (buying supplies, bribery) rather than affluent display.
Rashid, on the other hand, is definitely the "yeah, I got dosh, and I'm gonna use it, motherfucker", so he is definitely the one to spend, spend, spend. As in consume, consume, consume. Eat all the good food, wear all the good clothes, drink all the fine drinks. And he won't accept any lesser.
I suppose that in itself is the biggest appeal to Rashid??? As opposed to the usual presentation of someone sloppy, disgusting, greedy, and overeating when it comes to Gluttony, I chose to go the indulgent, luxurious, appetizing element of the sin. Enjoy the $10 chocolate with slow bites, with all the enjoyment of the senses, as opposed to just chucking it into your mouth and go "MINE".
Funnily enough, if you ask 'Who of the two (Rashid or Giovanni) would go parading around in all the wealth to show off?', the answer is neither. That's a Vanity thing.... which is an element of Pride. So the answer is Ruixiong.
Ruixiong would brag about his wealth. Giovanni would hoard it. Rashid would indulge, use, and waste it. There is the difference between them.
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sins-of-the-sea · 4 months
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//I could have sworn I made a post on Chinese zodiac signs of the Seven, because I'm frankly more familiar with those than I am of the Western zodiac. EITHER WAY:
The Seven's Chinese Zodiac signs:
Josep: Horse (1486)
Abena: Tiger (1602)
Rashid: Pig (1575)
Ruixiong: Rat (1600)
Guy: Goat (1499)
Phoebus: Goat (1499)
Giovanni: Horse (1498)
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sins-of-the-sea · 4 months
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//Various sources tell me that the correct pronunciation of '王 瑞兄(Wáng Ruìxiōng)' would be akin to 'Wong RAY-sheeong'. I can hear the tones according to Google Translate but I don't know how to apply it when saying Rui's name while speaking in any non-Chinese language.
I am in awe whenever I watch videos of fluent English speaking Chinese people apply proper tones whenever saying Chinese names or untranslatable Chinese concepts while otherwise speaking entirely in English. Case in point:
...Wow, I learned something new today.
EITHER WAY: when you hear someone call 'Rui' by his shortened name, it'd sound like 'Ray'.
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sins-of-the-sea · 4 months
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//As Rashid was the big focus character of 2022 and Guy of 2023, I am hoping this year will be the year I give a big boost of deeper character development on Ruixiong. As I am driving today for work, listening to various podcasts and audio essays from the psychology community, I think I found a way to really balance Ruixiong's character as part of the antagonistic side of Devil's Eye and not betray his heroic ambitions, while at the same time keeping to the theme of Pride that can be universally understood (so not just Chinese or Catholic).
As stated before, Ruixiong's relationship with the Master vastly differs from everyone else. It's not positive, but he's trying his damnest to put a positive spin regardless of what is happening. This is due to the Theory of Good Nature (性善論) in Chinese philosophy as per Mencius (Master Meng), though being an illiterate bandit growing up, his understanding of this principle is... fairly oversimplified. But it's there. In addition to other Chinese principles such as the Obediences, Bonds, and Virtues, Rui tries his best to put Chinese spins on everything that is going on around him, which includes his interpretation of the Master's nature.
Perhaps of all the Seven, Ruixiong is the only one who thinks there is some innate goodness within the Master there that has yet to be tapped into. And this is where his Pride sinks the deepest. He is so deep into fulfilling the different virtues and shoving everyone into these ideals to the point he is missing the very fact that he is one of seven Cardinal Sins of Catholic tradition. Missing the forest for the trees, so to speak.
So Ruixiong still thinks it's possible for the Crew to be this heroic band of good people who are trapped doing bad deeds for the Master, at least initially. It would be up to his filial piety to help guide this 'benevolent' Master to a higher moral ground, being trapped beneath the sea. But no. The Razing of Guangzhou is what broke Ruixiong as a person and made him sink into his role as Pride, as he would sink further into his savior complex and reaffirm himself that what he is doing is good, even when it's very obviously not.
He'll just keep on lie to himself that San-Gwong and the other souls he had to steal are okay. They're okay. They're going to the next life and lead a happier, more peaceful life. He's okay. Everything is going to be okay.
Everything is going to be okay.
Everything is going to be okay.
So the next part, I hope to cover as I continue my research, is to figure out how an illiterate orphan bandit traveling from city to city got to know his stories. How he has learned to feed himself, how he was able to basic things like "don't throw rocks at the Imperial Guard". How did he know about the Manchu invasion? How did he learn how to pick locks and escape prison? Ruixiong may be a dumdum, but he's not Too Dumb to Live; clearly he was able to survive until at least age 19, when he met Rashid. All at the same time, figuring out what he is typical Chinese of him and what ISN'T, and HOW did he become like this, or not.
I am recommended to read/watch Water Margin for a good idea on literary Chinese bandit archetypes. I found an entire series on Youtube with English subtitles; I've already started cracking down on the first episode.
ANYWAY.
I hope to develop Ruixiong's savior complex as the Sin of Pride, using his stunted/warped interpretations of Chinese philosophy to commit transgressional Pride even non-Chinese can understand. Because his Pact with the Master is not based on tragedy or trauma, his relationship and perspective is entirely different.
Oh, he still fears the Master. But because of his... less than enlightening experiences growing up, his abusive and manipulative tactics fly over Rui's head, to the point that his cruelty is just normal 'Master-Student' relations because the rest of the Crew won't get their shit straight. By Guangzhou, though, Rui would be much more aware of how much pain he can bring to others outside of the Crew.
Now it's just a matter of having Ruixiong confront that, all this entire time, he has been wrong.
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