The Kyoshi novels are worth the read if ONLY for the brilliant world building of FC Yee. Most importantly, the extended lore about the Air Nomads.
It's so beautiful and painful to read about how the Air Nomads lived and were perceived by others before the genocide. You know that famous post that said that Sozin killed the very embodiment of fun when he killed the Air Nomads? Well, it was also so much more.
Air Nomads were beloved and considered good omens in most parts of the world. A blessing from a monk or a nun was considered a rare gift by people.
No stupid rules of hierarchy and manners applied to them. People of all ranks freely approached them without any formalities, which is huge given how elaborate the traditions and manners of the other nations were (what a breath of fresh air for them, huh?)
People would stop fighting because of the mere presence of an Air Nomad, out of respect for their teachings. Sightings of sky bison were every child's dream, and the Air Nomads always passed by with cheerful waves and smiles for them.
In the original show, we know that Aang travelled a lot as a child and had friends like Bumi and Kuzon. Imagine the happiness of a small town when a bunch of giggling bald children visited. Imagine the special (vegetarian) snacks they would have prepared beforehand for them. Imagine the absolute chaos their own children would get up to with them.
Air Nomads resolved disputes. They carried messages to far off relatives for no cost. They were the link through which all of the nations communicated. They embodied fun, happiness, and hope.
this is what Sozin killed. And it may never be fully recovered, even after harmonic convergence in LOK. Something so important will be lost forever.
sure why not
For real thoš
Tony: So Morgan is getting a brother
Peter: Oh thatās exciting, is Pepper expecting-Ā
Tony: *slams adoption papers on the table* its you sign here
it's really disappointing how people's critique of jkr starts and ends with her transphobia, and they completely ignore her blatant antisemitism, racism, homophobia, slavery apologism, sympathy for the wizard nazis, (the wizard nazi incel) snape's redemption, the villain of fantastic beasts trying to stop the holocaust, and the new game literally being a rehash of the blood libel myth.
Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are pretty pale for living on a desert planet with two suns.
That was close..what do you mean this didnāt happen? (Poor Baku, he almost had a heart attack) OH I cheated on the ugly dudeās quirk orz also as you can see there are a lot of redrawings ahhhh lol.Ā Ā
BONUS:
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The Mandalorian: *briefly moves Baby Yoda off his lap*
Baby Yoda: Father is⦠evil? Father is unyielding? Father is incapable of love? I am running away. I am packing my little rucksack and going out to explore the galaxy as a lone vagabond. I can no longer thrive in this household.
why did kallus show up at zebs place in the modern au? its beautiful btw
thank you so much!!
so in the AU, hera and kanan are foster parents for sabine and ezra, zeb is their roommate and all three adults work at the same community center that hera runs
kallus a lawyer is sent by the gov to try to remove their foster licence (officially because kanan+hera are fake married, really because theyāre political activists)
shenanigans happen, zeb and kallus end up bonding after a car accident in the middle of winter where zeb carries him to hospital
kallus becomes a whistleblower and starts leaking info on the task force run by thrawn
he gets found out, and since his phone and car and flat were all work perks, ends up without a place to stay in the middle of a rainstorm: thatās when he shows up at the ghost crewās door, all wet and miserable
YOO IāM SCREAMING!!!
Zuko Gets Adopted (Frequently Against His Will), And Sometimes Does the Adopting Himself
A viper-lizardās talesĀ (by @crescentmoonrider)
Another Brother
black to blueĀ (by @hersugarpill)
City of Prisoners
Dragon of the YuyanĀ (by @awkwardpenguinproductions)
Guilt
If I long for the world, just a bit, will you forgive me for it?Ā (by @nvrlostword)
kintsugiĀ (by @discordiansamba)
Salvage (by @muffinlance)
Show Me
The Best Path
The Crown of a Free ManĀ (by @raikcaa)
there is a fire in me
To End a War
Wayward Flames, Come on HomeĀ (by @innogens-breadsticks)
Zuko & Father Figures
A Fatherās Hand
A Journey, in many parts
A Matter of Trust
A Quiet Night In
After Daybreak (by @runrundoyourstuff)
Family Matters
Fire Nation Yacht Club (by @sword-and-stars)
goodbye to fathers
It gives a lovely light (by @elle-rosewater)
Never Look Away
Pride Is Not The Word (by @sword-and-stars)
put the weight on meĀ (by @ta1k-less)
The Crown Hangs Heavy
There All The Honor Lies (by @shastafirecracker)
Unlikely Comfort
What Weāre Given (by @sword-and-stars)
Zuko & the Gaang
all you have is your fire (and the place you need to reach)
Compassion For All Our Monsters (by @sword-and-stars)
count your blessings, not your sinsĀ (by @sky-mage)
donāt jump where i canāt catch you
dual
end-of-the-world-beach vacay (by @eternalgirlscout)
FalterĀ (by @emerynn)
Family Is More Than Blood
Fueling the FlamesĀ (by @supernovaandtea)
Healing Properties of Cinder SageĀ (by @dawen-nightmaiden)
Justified
lessons in tea makingĀ (by @captainkirkk)
Male Bonding
new ways
One Big Happy Family
PerspectiveĀ (by @waterandsilver)
ribsĀ (by @gaycinema)
Rising Phoenix
sad songs in the summerĀ (by @frutescence)
Safety First (by @sword-and-stars)
sightless yet seeing
Skin Deep
Terminal VelocityĀ (by @balimaria)
the beginning of a new and brighter birthĀ (by @captainkirkk)
The Festival of Lights
things lost in the fireĀ (by @fyrelordzuko)
two truths and a lie (by @eternalgirlscout)Ā
Unwanted Friends
We Ourselves Must Walk The Path
weāve got nothin but time
What Ifā¦
what they did to your faceĀ (by @nothing-more-than-hot-leaf-juice)
What Youāre Seeing On That Stage
When the Truth Gets Out
Zuko-centric
A Dark Night in Ba Sing SeĀ (by @muffinlance)
All The Gentle CreaturesĀ (by @sword-and-stars)
Amends
Bracing
close your eyes & swallow the sunĀ (by @gaycinema)
first rule of earth kingdom fight clubā¦Ā (by @gaycinema)
For Hearth And HomeĀ (by @sword-and-stars)
half in shadows, half burned in flames
Heat, Wait, Steep, Repeat (by @sword-and-stars)
heavy as a feather, when you hit the dirtĀ (by @gaycinema)
Home Weāll GoĀ (by @achievement-bender)
Let it Flow Through You
make the world safe and soundĀ (by @silveryinkystar)
Perfection is Overrated
Sad Prince Tellings
The 41st
The best way to solve your problems (is to help someone else)
The [insert title here] and the Fire Lord
the occasional ghosts
This Barefoot EstateĀ (by @snailwriter)
Zuko vs. Adults
(tagging some folks who might be interested: @hugs4zuko, @donvex, @meteor-sword, @sokkaseboyhair, @gayfireprince)