Alle Kunst ist der Freude gewidmet

On my way to the library there was a strange group of people just standing around and singing. I was already wondering if there was some kind of event, but then I actually heard what they were saying. They were actually singing Christian songs and some dude was blabbering about "yeah, let's pray to God. Our god of salvation". And I was all like "Lol. Seriously?" There were a few onlookers but most of them had some kind of "Dafuq" expression. It was pretty hilarious, especially since the dude looked so serious. XD Reeeeally embarrassing. And it was no surprise that he was speaking English. I didn't recognise any accent, but there is no way a German would've done something like that. (And they had little name cards around their necks. Seemed like people on a "missionary tour" or something) I reeeeeally love that around here it's viewed as impolite to talk about your own religion in public. And asking if someone is religious is also generally considered rude. In my opinion, we should become completely secular. It's so much more pleasant.

So, I won't be home for a week. My parents invited me to a little cruise through Belgium with a houseboat. I'm not sure if I'll have internet so don't be surprised if I don't reply the next seven days.

While 'Morgan' is one of my favourite names, I do love 'Linfan' as well. It's pretty awesome.

(For some reason 'Morgan' was localized to 'Linfan'. I have no idea why.)

1. Eirika: I needed a position for her where she wouldn't be involved in the fighting (fitting for pre-game Eirika), but she still needed to be part of the crew. Making her someone completely uninvolved didn't make sense since they wouldn't take a visitor with them on a scouting mission. She might've been a carpenter/ carpenter's mate, but that didn't feel right for her. I see her thought process more like this: she wanted to be involved in the same "career" as her brother and father to be with them (because it was not unusual that a mission would last several months/years) and she didn't want to be alone at home. But she didn't want to be directly involved with the fighting since she hates violence. Therefore she picked up a profession where she could help them best; as a surgeon/ surgeon's mate. It fits her, imo, and gives her an excuse for being on board.

2. Why is Seth captain of a frigate and Ephraim of a man-of-war? Well, I did want to keep the class difference kinda intact. Fado is an admiral and a lord; Ephraim is a smart captain, has a good background and was in a few good battles. He had many friends (his own and his father's) who helped him rise quickly. Seth didn't have as much luck (though he is Fado's protege) and is so still captain of a frigate.
(I do know that canon!Ephraim is still far too young for a captain of a man-of-war, but hey, artistic licence. It's a Kinda Fantasy Nautical AU anyway)

3. There is still magic involved. In the first version, which grew too big for an contest entry, there is more magic towards the end and the Demon King is involved. Here, obviously, is not yet the time. And, admittedly, in the other AU version, the bracelets don't exist. There are other reasons for the war.

4. It's not an original Age of Sail AU mostly because it doesn't play in our world. I thought about letting things happen in the English waters, but finally decided against it because it didn't feel right. FE is fantasy. It doesn't belong into the real world. In my opinion/ feeling at least. But the rules of the AoS British Navy generally apply (apart from the no-women rule). And the uniforms. Hmm~ Navy uniforms.

I've probably forgot things I wanted to say, but eh. 8D

Hehehehehe.

8D

I can submit something for the fe_contest after all~ The idea I had did manifest completely and I "re-wrote" a canon chapter. It was terribly fun. 8D But I might need a beta this time >:/ There are a few phrases that seem strange. I can't say what, but something feels un-grammatical.

Not just because of the feeling of accomplishment when you finish a story. Not just because you feel proud at finishing the story or writing it at all. Not just because you're happy that you got that annoying plot bunny out of your head. They are part of it as well but...

When you just get drawn so much into the story that you cry when the characters cry, when you feel the pain they are feeling, when your heart speeds up because time's running out for the characters, when your hands start shaking because it's they barely missed death...

Then you experienced just what I did. My heart was beating in my ears, my fingers grew cold and I just couldn't stop writing because I couldn't let them hang in this horrible situation and I needed to free myself as well. And when the scene was over, I could sigh in relief and the adrenalin left.

That is why I love writing.

Happy Birthday, Raphi <3 I hope you have/ had a fun day~

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay, started on the entry for the fe_contest. I like it. Icon slightly relevant.

Also, piggy pics later.

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Have I already told you lately how much fun it is to write the Fado AU?

Because it is fun. Really, really much. It's practically the only fanfiction I'm able to write at the moment.

I <3 it.





Uhmm.... February is almost over and I managed to make just one FE post. Lol.