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lunarscaled · 9 months

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arcana. from ame!! 🕺🕺🕺

ABILITY CHECK

-> They are not above hiding away. They lack faith that there is tenderness in the distance between them and others, and in the chapel of the forest dense with oaks they cannot find comfort in inevitability, or in stargazing flowers, or in faith of the unknown. They are unknown: to themselves, to others. Because of that they expect distrust from others, particularly when they vanish from sight with the slide of their hood, their whole body shrouded in that invisibility cloak like a child hiding beneath a blanket. They crouch, hunched over closer to the ground until their fingers can comb through the sticks and dirt and leave divot paths like rivers for rainwater on a microscopic scale; tucked to the side, just far enough away that no one would risk stumbling over their hidden shape, they rest their head on their knees with their bowed neck taunt with the strain. Breathe in. Breathe out. Don't cry or they'll hear you.

-> No one will ask where they have gone ( is that true? or are you just believing that, separating yourself preemptively from your anticipated rejection, saving yourself the spilled guts? what is the truth? ) They know the limits of their own shroud: in two hours they will have to expose themselves, ready or not, to the subjugation and perception of the eyes of others again. But do they draw them? Are they noticed? Are they living, heart fluttering in their chest, their lungs cinching like the strings strung through the mouth of a woman's perfumed sachet? They are unable to touch the thin boundary between themselves and others and it shows in how they skulk along edges; they do not eat at the fire, their teeth wearing on dried rations of their own and roots and bits of scavenged fruit. They walk 10 paces behind on the road, too far for conversation, prepared to break away at a moment's notice. They speak little, only when spoken to, as if their very words were small trespasses to be forgiven. Their skin prickles along the back of their neck, between their accursed scales. When they raise their head they can see Ame at the edge of camp, separated from them by brush and tree roots, his posture stilled like a deer in a clearing. And he is looking out, fingers fidgeting with some tacky spellmix.

ARCANA CHECK: 19 ( 11 + 8 )

-> ---No, he is seeing. He is seeing them, and they are frightened by that. Did they ever want to be seen to begin with? Did they want to be noticed after casting themselves out and hiding away? A feeling of shame floods them ( ---for being seen. for hiding at all. for being found, foolishly, unthinking of the magic of others in the very same campsite. ) Their throat drowned in the guilt, closed up around it as they feel the chatter of their teeth and the quiver of their bottom lip. They look back, caught by his endless doe-eye gaze, the single shift of his false legs in place as they are sensed, observed, beheld. Perhaps they are the prey animal in the clearing, cowering from their overexposed nerves flayed fresh, and he is the observer instead. Don't look they want to mouth, but say nothing. Turn away.

#amestarion #⋇ I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN KNOWN TO LEAN INTO THE HAND THAT BEATS: BALDUR'S GATE 3 #* questions and answers.#ME LEANING REALLY CLOSE TO THE MIC #so. lyric has a +8 to arcana.#i dont know what bard spells ame has but i feel like they might have #See Invisibility w their starry goat eyes uvu

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nightlynightwing · 5 years

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aaaand finished! i finished this last night but didn’t want to post it at 5am lmao. the critical role cast has playlists for each of their characters, including explanations for each song’s significance to the character, so i thought i’d make one too, just for fun!

i planned to do this for a while and have been considering songs for a bit, and i had decided to put How Far I’ll Go on Anya’s before i saw that Travis put it on Fjord’s, too;;

it’s also a little longer than the cast’s playlists because i dont play by your daddy’s rules.

anyways, explanations under the cut!!

How Far I’ll Go - Auli’i Cravalho

Anya takes great pride in her role as future leader of her Clan… but there’s something that tugs at her spirit as she looks off her tiny island into the endless expanse of the ocean, and it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore.

Pulled - Krysta Rodriguez, Adam Riegler

How did she get here? How did she find Anya? This strange woman, telling her she has the choice for a different path… a different destiny. Anya knows she shouldn’t listen… but she can’t help it. She’s being pulled in a new direction… and she thinks she likes it.

I Am My Own Invention - Darren Ritchie, Janet Dacal

Help me so I can remember… Dreams to share, with dreams to spare, imagining a dreamer just like you. Anya’s training to become the next life of a centuries-old bard begins. Her teacher will lead her into becoming her own invention.

Let it Go - Idina Menzel

Anya’s old life tugs at her from behind, the thought of her abandoning her family weighing heavily on her heart. But she realizes… she’s free. The family that worked to make her something she just couldn’t be can’t control her anymore. It’s time to let it go.

You Are the Moon - The Hush Sound

The beast Anya was taught to be in something she fears. She can’t help but hate that part of her, can’t help but think it’s hideous. Her teacher tells her not to think this way, to embrace that part of her, and recognize its beauty.

Magic - Mystery Skulls (feat. Nile Rodgers and Brandy)

Then comes the magic. The soft words, the movements, the music, all coming together to weave into a beautiful arcane production. From her first spell cast, Anya’s heart raced, exhilarated and a bit frightened. She wondered if this is what it feels like to fall in love… can you fall in love with magic?

Centuries - Fall Out Boy

The blood moon arrives, the ritual is performed, and the title of the Blood Moon Bard is finally resting on Anya’s shoulders. The weight of a hundred different lifetimes suddenly shifts onto her, but she holds her head up with confidence. She was the next step in a legend, and she would be remembered for centuries.

Why Worry - Set It Off

One thing her teacher taught her is when worry’s never helpin’, why worry at all? Anya was so used to feeling trapped, of being such a worrisome person, but now, there’s no point in crossing bridges that don’t exist. Let’s take these issues step by step by step to work it out, day by day by day we’re fallin’ down… but life goes on.

Kill the Lights - Set It Off

Even though she’s beyond happy with her new role, Anya still can’t help but feel, deep down, maybe she was wrong to leave her home without a word. There are times where she feels like she needs to kill the lights in her little performance…

Geronimo - Sheppard

Falling in with a new crowd can be quite the leap; this strange group of vagabonds she stumbled upon really seem interesting, and after fighting by their side, and how easy they fall in step, maybe this plunge is one that could be good for her…

Out Tonight - Rosario Dawson

Even throughout her travels as the Blood Moon Bard, Anya never had many close friends; now that she’s found friendship in the members of the Mighty Nein, it’s time to paint the town red with those that make her smile. Let’s go! Oooooouuuut tonight!

True Colors - Phil Collins

Finding they’re more than good company, Anya is surprised to find herself considering this group of misfits she’s buddied up with more like… family. Growing closer with loss, it’s easy to see everyone’s true colors, and she’s sure they can paint a beautiful picture.

Duality - Set It Off

Though the words of her teacher to embrace her more volatile side echo in her mind, with this new ground of friends, now she’s even more fearful of what might happen should she lose control… Perhaps it’s better to build a few walls, and push away.

In His Eyes - Carolee Carmello, Linda Eder

The sound of the wind in the leaves; the warmth of the fire, embers dancing into the inky sky above; the feeling of his breath on her lips… she’s not used to this. What happened to her walls? This isn’t good… but she can’t stop.

Dirty Little Secret - All American Rejects

She doesn’t know what happened. These feelings won’t go away, and she’s so scared. That night on the tails of the pain of losing someone, the fear of losing someone else, especially him… no one needs to know. It can be their secret…

Scream - Zac Efron

The voices tell her it’s so easy to just leave, to turn off the whole thing and pretend nothing ever happened, to distance herself… it’s for the best. They echo in her mind, bombarding her with talks of knowing what’s best… she just wants to scream.

Can’t Help Falling In Love with You - Diego Luna

Short… simple… sweet… acceptance. A flood of warmth. This feels right.

Wolf Bite - Owl City

They come back for her… of course they did. But she’s okay with it. She has people beside her who will support her, and she has things to make up for. She’ll bring her found family to help her reconcile with her blood family, and all will be right.

Shelter - Porter Robinson, Madeon

A parent just wants to protect their child… Mama, this one’s for you. Sorry for leaving in the dead of night with no explanation… and stealing the family sword.

#self insert #self shipping #self ship #self insert oc #self shipping oc #anya moonsbane #tasty ass jams #character playlist #the moon and her sea

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