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Hot take
Between Jayce and Viktor, it is actually Jayce who's more likely to be acespec because consider:
Even after very obviously coming on to Jayce, Mel still had to drag him to bed by the scruff of his neck.
Meanwhile, "this isn't my bedroom"-Viktor went on a whole villain arc when they took away his dick.
This is a joke please don't come for me
i despise them
need to aromanticise this fandom more
have Mel in her twenties! very roughly inspired by a rococo painting I saw a while back
Watch out Lumiose
HAPPY POKEMON DAY THE GIRLIES ARE SO CUUUUUUUTE
ok so basically
The chompers.
Compilation of tonight's fun.
βItβs Jinx now.β
My favorite comic relief trio (part 1) I know it's cringe and sketchy but i still have a free will and im not sorry for that Not technically a meljayvik for now but there will be a lil bonus which will be more like meljayvik, so pls follow and wait, im new to tumblr and is currently looking for mutes who wants to end up the best friends forever
Wanted an excuse to draw Viktor as a cool alien
Arcane: League of Weevils
Small fantasy worldbuilding elements you might want to think about:
A currency that isnβt gold-standard/having gold be as valuable as tin
A currency that runs entirely on a perishable resource, like cocoa beans
A clock that isnβt 24-hours
More or less than four seasons/seasons other than the ones we know
Fantastical weather patterns like irregular cloud formations, iridescent rain
Multiple moons/no moon
Planetary rings
A northern lights effect, but near the equator
Roads that arenβt brown or grey/black, like San Juanβs blue bricks
Jewelry beyond precious gems and metals
Marriage signifiers other than wedding bands
The husband taking the wife's name / newlyweds inventing a new surname upon marriage
No concept of virginity or bastardry
More than 2 genders/no concept of gender
Monotheism, but not creationism
Gods that donβt look like people
Domesticated pets that arenβt re-skinned dogs and cats
Some normalized supernatural element that has nothing to do with the plot
Magical communication that isnβt Fantasy Zoom
βBooksβ that arenβt bound or scrolls
A nonverbal means of communicating, like sign language
A race of people who are obligate carnivores/ vegetarians/ vegans/ pescatarians (not religious, biological imperative)
Iβve done about half of these myself in one WIP or another and a little detail here or there goes a long way in reminding the audience that this isnβt Kansas anymore.
Worldbuilding and Magic Systems: Things to Consider
Have a magic system in mind for your fantasy world? Here's a list of things to consider to help you tie this system into the rest of your worldbuilding, so that it feels more believable and realistic.
Source
What is the source of magic? Is it natural or man-made? Can humans use magic or is it a force of nature that only animals or other races can use?
Does magic originate from inside a person or does it require external items to use? If it comes from items, can the items be made? How long does it take to make the items?
Does the magic cost anything- money, stamina, health, etc.?
Can a person be cut off from being able to use magic? If so, how?
Prevalence
How common is magic in your world? Is it so common that everyone has seen it or is it a subject of myths and rumors?
How long have the people in your world known about magic? Has it always been there or is it a new discovery?
How much does the average person know about magic? How much do experts know? What do people not understand about this magic? Are there any common misconceptions? Myths?
Is magic revered or feared? Or if it's common, is it taken for granted? Are there any taboos surrounding magic?
How many types of magic are there? Are some more common than others?
Are there dedicated schools of thought surrounding the study of magic? Is it taught about in schools? If so, is it taught to children or only at the college (or equivalent) level?
Accessibility
Who can use magic? Who can't? Is it something that only the rich and powerful can use? Why? Or do genetics determine who can use it? Wealth?
Are there any physical limitations that might restrict who can use magic? For instance, maybe old or sickly people can't use magic because it requires a lot of physical effort. Does your society provide accommodations for people who can't use magic? Is a lack of magic ability considered a disability?
Does education level determine capacity for magic?
How easy is it to gain access to magic? How easy is it to learn about magic?
Power/Usefulness
How powerful or useful is magic for different parts of society? Military? Medicine? Entertainment? Art? Childcare? Government? Communication? Business?
How does magic affect the politics of your world? How does it shape the economy? Are there feuds over the use of magic? Do powerful groups in your world have an incentive to limit the use and accessibility of magic? Why?
What happens when people no longer have access to magic? Does this cripple their ability to go through their daily lives? How?
Mix, match, and cross-reference these with other elements of your worldbuilding to form a believable magic system that lives and breaths just as the rest of your world does. For every answer you give to the questions above, consider and build upon the implications of what that might mean for your world. A worldbuilder's best skill is the ability to ask "How will this affect ___?" So make sure you're always considering the ripple effects of each element you add to your world.
Happy worldbuilding y'all!
Fantasy Guide to Building A Culture
Culture is defined by a collection of morals, ethics, traditions, customs and behaviours shared by a group of people.
Hierarchy and Social Structures
Within every culture, there is a hierarchy. Hierarchies are an important part of any culture, usually do ingrained that one within the culture wouldn't even question it. Hierarchy can be established either by age, gender or wealth and could even determine roles within their society. Sometimes hierarchy can may be oppressive and rigid whilst other times, ranks can intermingle without trouble. You should consider how these different ranks interact with one another and whether there are any special gestures or acts of deference one must pay to those higher than them. For example, the Khasi people of Meghalaya (Northern India), are strictly matrillineal. Women run the households, inheritance runs through the female line, and the men of the culture typically defer to their mothers and wives. Here are a few questions to consider:
How is a leader determined within the culture as a whole and the family unit?
Is the culture matriarchal? Patriarchal? Or does gender even matter?
How would one recognise the different ranks?
How would one act around somebody higher ranking? How would somebody he expected to act around somebody lower ranking?
Can one move socially? If not, why? If so, how?
Traditions and Customs
Traditions are a staple in any culture. These can be gestures or living life a certain way or to the way a certain person should look. Traditions are a personal detail to culture, they are what make it important. Tradition can dictate how one should keep their home, run their family, take care of their appearance, act in public and even determine relationship. Tradition can also be a double edged sword. Traditions can also be restrictive and allow a culture to push away a former member if they do not adhere to them, eg Traditional expectations of chastity led to thousands of Irish women being imprisoned at the Magdelene Laundries. Customs could be anything from how one treats another, to how they greet someone.
How important is tradition?
What are some rituals your culture undertakes?
What are some traditional values in your world? Does it effect daily life?
Are there any traditions that determine one's status?
Values and Opinions
Values and Opinions are the bread and butter of any culture. This is the way your culture sees the world and how they approach different life hurdles. These may differ with other cultures and be considered odd to outsiders, what one culture may value another may not and what opinion another holds, one may not. There will be historical and traditional reasons to why these values and opinions are held. Cultures usually have a paragon to which they hold their members to, a list of characteristics that they expect one to if not adhere to then aspire to. The Yoruba people value honesty, hard work, courage and integrity. Here are some questions to consider?
How important are these ethics and core values? Could somebody be ostracised for not living up to them?
What are some morals that clash with other cultures?
What does your culture precieved to be right? Or wrong?
What are some opinions that are considered to be taboo in your culture? Why?
Dress Code
For many cultures, the way somebody dresses can be important. History and ethics can effect how one is meant to be dressed such as an expectation of chastity, can impose strict modesty. While other cultures, put more importance on details, the different sorts of clothes worn and when or what colour one might wear. The Palestinian people (Ω Ω Ψ§ΩΩΩΨ± Ψ₯ΩΩ Ψ§ΩΨ¨ΨΨ± Ψ ΩΨ― ΩΩΩΩΩΩ Ψ£ΨΨ±Ψ§Ψ±Ψ§) denoted different family ties, marriage status and wealth by the embroidery and detailing on their thoub.
Are there traditional clothes for your world? Are they something somebody wears on a daily basis or just on occasion?
Are there any rules around what people can wear?
What would be considered formal dress? Casual dress?
What would happen if somebody wore the wrong clothes to an event?
Language
Language can also be ingrained as part of a Culture. It can be a specific way one speaks or a an entirely different language. For example, in the Southern States of America, one can engage in a sort of double talk, saying something that sounds sweet whilst delivering something pointed. Bless their heart. I have a post on creating your own language here.
Arts, Music and Craft
Many cultures are known for different styles of dance, their artwork and crafts. Art is a great part of culture, a way for people to express themselves and their culture in art form. Dance can be an integral part of culture, such as cΓ©ilΓ dance in Ireland or the Polka in the Czech Republic. Handicrafts could also be important in culture, such as knitting in Scottish culture and Hebron glass in Palestine. Music is also close to culture, from traditional kinds of singing such as the White Voice in Ukraine and the playing of certain instruments such as the mvet.
Food and Diet
The way a culture prepares or intakes or treats certain foods are important to a culture. In some cultures, there is a diet yo adhere to, certain foods are completely banned. With Jewish culture, pork is prohibited along with fish such as sturgeon, along with shellfish and certain fowl. Meat must also be prepared in a certain way and animal byproducts such as dairy, must never be created or even eaten around this meat. This is known as kosher. The way one consumes food is also important to culture. In some cultures, only certain people may eat together. Some cultures place important on how food is eaten. In Nigerian culture, the oldest guests are served first usually the men before the women. In Japanese culture, one must say 'itadakimasu' (I recieve) before eating. Culture may also include fasting, periods of time one doesn't intake food for a specific reason.
What are some traditional dishes in your world?
What would be a basic diet for the common man?
What's considered a delicacy?
Is there a societal difference in diet? What are the factors that effect diet between classes?
Is there any influence from other cuisines? If not, why not? If so, to what extent?
What would a typical breakfast contain?
What meals are served during the day?
What's considered a comfort food or drink?
Are there any restrictions on who can eat what or when?
Are there any banned foods?
What stance does your world take on alcohol? Is it legal? Can anybody consume it?
Are there any dining customs? Are traditions?
Is there a difference in formal meals or casual meals? If so, what's involved?
Are there any gestures or actions unacceptable at the dinner table?
How are guests treated at meals? If they are given deference, how so?
Jayce is home!
Writing References: World-Building
20 Questions β 100 Words for World-building
Basics: World-building β Places β Imagery β Setting
Exploring your Setting β Habitats β Kinds of Fantasy Worlds
Fantasy World-building β World-building Vocabulary
Worksheets: Magic & Rituals β Geography; World History; City; Fictional Plant β A General Template
Editing
Setting & Pacing Issues β Editing Your Own Novel
Writing Notes
Animal Culture β Autopsy β Alchemy β Ancient Wonders
Art: Elements β Principles β Photographs β Watercolour
Creating: Fictional Items β Fictional Poisons β Magic Systems
Cruise Ships β Dystopian World β Parts of a Castle
Culture β Culture Shock β Ethnocentrism & Cultural Relativism
Food: How to Describe β Lists β Cooking Basics β Herbs & Spices β Sauces β Wine-tasting β Aphrodisiacs β List of Aphrodisiacs β Food History β Cocktails β Literary Cocktails β Liqueurs β Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables
Greek Vases β Sapphire β Relics β Types of Castles
Hate β Love β Kinds of Love β The Physiology of Love
Mystical Objects β Talisman β Uncommon Magic Systems
Moon: Part 1 2 β Seasons: Autumn β Spring β Summer
Shapes of Symbols β Symbolism β Slang: 1930s
Symbolism: Of Colors Part 1 2 β Of Food β Of Storms
Topics List β Write Room Syndrome
Vocabulary
Agrostology β Allergy β Architecture β Baking β Biochemistry
Ecology β Esoteric β Gemology β Geology β Weather β Art
Editorial β Fashion β Latin Forensic β Law β Medieval
Psychology β Phylogenetics β Science β Zoology
More References: Plot β Character Development β Writing Resources PDFs
Sex is ok but like. have you tried good pasta
Am I late to the party ?
i was drawing a lot of work lately so now i can to draw only silly modern coffee shop jayviks, sorry (i personally try to get closer to viktor with my 4 syrups at home)
Orca jayvik because in all timelines right??? Lololll (idk this is just an excuse to draw them as one of my favorite animals)
starting a collection
Their designs in the 2 season are fantastic
some jayvik sillies