Estimating How Old Alluka Got Locked Up.

Vortex, Ancient of Storms and Natural Disasters

So, I’ve previously shared some of my Danny Phantom first-interpretations/re-designs. But at the time I hadn’t drawn one for Vortex—now, when I first heard of vortex I had pictured a tornado with a charred silhouette of a man, hovering high up in the middle of it. In my mind, the tornado was his outer shell/body while the figure floating in the center was his core. I like designs where the ancients stand out from the other ghosts, so with Vortex (and also Undergrowth) I’ve gone much more conceptual with their designs. Nocturne probably has the design that’s closest to canon but that may be because I was exposed to some Nocturne fanart at the time.

OMG I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE THAT PARALLEL IM GOING INSANE

all i'm saying is you can't tell me that when annabeth watched percy hold up medusa's head and kill alecto, she didn't immediately think of that statue in the new york metropolitan museum of arts of his namesake doing the exact same thing. you can't tell me she didn't recognize his courage and realize how powerful and essential this boy is going to be for the future of the world as they know it.

having medusa draw parallels between herself and annabeth was such a crazy choice because ? here annabeth is now, being punished for something a son of poseidon did… exactly as medusa told the story a few hours ago…

confessional 

I'm basically drawing everyone at this point djdjdj

from my October readings, I’ve collected a few more merlin fic recs for the people…

For favorite long (80k+) fic, I would have to pick another fic by horsecrazy, this time All Things Loved and Lovesick. It’s 90k and GODD these idiots I love them so bad. They’re just trying to take care of farm animals, elbow deep helping animals give birth at 3 AM all the while desperately wanting each other. I screamed a bit when they finally kissed I won’t lie.

For favorite mid length (30k-80k) fic, there were a LOT of contenders (most of my extra recs could’ve fit here) but I would have to pick From Where You Stand by fifty_fifty. The concept there was one I haven’t seen a whole lot (body swapping their way into a magic reveal) which surprises me cause that sounds so merlin-esque??? really loved the chaos brought on by that

For favorite short fic (<30k), I would have to choose Into Perdition by athousandvictories. If there’s one thing I’m a sucker for it’s religious guilt themes, and if there’s a snarky merlin in there too even better. the tension and resolution in this is just Delicious and Merlin is so bold I’m living for it.

And here’s a few more rapid fire October reads that I enjoyed!

An Illusion of Sorts by lordvoldemortsnipple. looove the magician x magic crossover

Chrysalis by i_canz_kill_dragon, a very well done coming of age/personal acceptance story

Tales of Magic by amithia. The coffee shop subtle magic OOO i eat it up, i love the take on Merlin’s magic being just this little instinct.

Awake by corilannam and phoenixacid- this is definitely a great and unique arthur returns scenario, with all the questions and mystery and love involved

Arthur Pendragon VS the World by Ally_Oop. more modern than the last but yet another unique take on Arthur returning, very well done and makes you wonder what the hell is happening

Swans Lost in the Stream of Time by DracoWillHearAboutThis. reincarnation memory returning goodness

I didn’t reread anything in October which is crazy because it’s the first month since May of this year that I haven’t! instead, I will recommend one of my most reread merlin fics: Rule Number Four of which the account has been orphaned. I love the silliness and tension and multi identity aspect of it, just such a good work all around for whenever you want a goofy, modern, powerful merthur duo.

That’s all for October, I’ll be back in a few weeks for my November recs and then soon after that I’ll be doing my 💫yearly merlin fic reading💫 stats (of which are very very unhinged). 2024 has been diabolicalamazing for my merlin readings and can’t wait to share 😁

~ and check out my September recs here ~

Is anyone still genuinely in the Merlin fandom? I want to start making edits or wtv- but I don’t even know if anyone would interact with it😭

i want her hair so bad

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