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He Who Dances With Steel

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Ghostless Shell

It had been a mere two days since the furor in the Square of the King had erupted. Sir Johann Edenmyre of the Holy Albrionan Knights had caused quite the ruckus when he and his hirelings charged through the portal into the capital, pursued by ravaging magic of the highest calibre. Of course, Marguerite had no qualms about her portal. She had sensed something was amiss beyond merely a lost expedition, and acted accordingly. her doing so saved the majority of the expedition’s members, after all. That didn’t stop her from rationalizing it to herself yet again from her study in the royal palace’s Eastern Tower. Though of unknow

The Riddle Game by thevalkyriebladesman, literature

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The Riddle Game

Smoke from a dozen pipes filled the parlour’s air, casting wavy patterns upon the burgundy walls and Baroque ceilings. Idle chatter danced through the tobacco haze as Duke Sampson’s guests felt the comfortable weight of their evening meal engender contentment and conversation. The ladies of the region reclined upon divans or sat upright in armchairs, their gowns and jewelry glinting in the light of oil lamps. Meanwhile, their accompanying gentlemen stood in clumps, or sat around tables. The sound of flapping cards accompanied a game of poker, while the gentle clink of glass signalled the consumption of dessert wines and brandy. E

Borne Upon Dragon's Blood by thevalkyriebladesman, literature

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The Watchers

With a yawn that sent her head tipping back into a cascade of silver tresses, the woman stood from the throne of carved marble laid with cerulean pillows. Her long, deep blue dress trailed behind her as she descended the steps of the tower. This night had felt longer than the last; she was certain that winter was approaching. The steps spiralled before her, their indigo carpet stark against her alabaster-pale bare feet. As she reached the pale birch door at the base of the stair, the woman stopped to stare at the golden light that passed through the crack beneath the door. Her heart swelling and a smile masking her fatigue, the woman pushed o

Man is Naught But a Mind by thevalkyriebladesman, literature

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Man is Naught But a Mind

Man is naught but a mind Encased and compressed in blood and ash and bone With only a whispered word To prove that he exists Beyond the trappings of his ambition And the wariness of his hopes and dreams All men are alone in darkness Their conscious thought the only light-giving flame The thoughts of others merely being candles Flimsy and sputtering flickering glows That can be reached for, yearned for But will remain separated by void There is no bridge between isles of men Simple savagery can unite a tribe in fury While laws can alter society’s current Yet even the assumed power of love Falters and fails to truly bare A man’s s

Mountain Hawk by thevalkyriebladesman, literature

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Mountain Hawk

A shadow glides across the ground Silent, swift it flies Dark feathers beat soft the winds Sharp eyes gaze about At the unfamiliar lands that stretch below The different weather chills For the mountains that roll o’er this westron land Are not those of the visitor’s home This mountain hawk knows peaks of stone Snowcapped in the sun But the crows and ravens that fly below Revel in rounded greens The mountain hawk flies on and on Seeing and learning well Though a stranger, the hawk is not alone For falcons fly at her wings The winter’s winds loom ahead Bitter, cold, and strong But the mountain hawk has welcome shelter

Fly Forth, Sing Courage by thevalkyriebladesman, literature

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Fly Forth, Sing Courage

Forth! Forth, beating heart That so soundly and timely Throbs within chests—and under breasts With apprehension sharp and clear Fly! Fly, fearful whims That slither and coil Round the minds—and through thoughts Of those who wait the usher's call Courage! Courage, steadfast folk Adhere to faith and joy With voices strong—and brazen brass Sound the notes of thy passion Sing! Sing, ye musicians young Play thy soul and self Thou hast skill—and thou hast will To triumph o'er all adversity

Death of a Hero by thevalkyriebladesman, literature

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Death of a Hero

Thurden’s Fief had started its existence as a lesser lord’s domain in Derigara. Over time, he’d raised the rocky moorland into one of the principal hubs of the kingdom’s commerce. This was partly due to Thurden’s discovery that the moors of his fief had some of the best silver mines in the nation, and more so due to Thurden’s skill at befriending merchants. Generations since, that hub had grown into the only Derigaran city that could be compared to those in the southron nations. Architecture and mannerisms had been assimilated from the many peoples who had come, stayed, and left the city, turning it into th

The Sarashen Invasion by thevalkyriebladesman, literature

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The Sarashen Invasion

The guard’s breath spurted from him, irregular and gasping as that of a drowning man. He sprinted up the worn stone steps of the battlements, making for the square watchtower from which the signal flame burned. The other guards he passed paid him no note. They were busy in their own tasks: filling quivers, oiling ballistas, or simply staring out at the lands. The runner passed them all, and finally reached the tower’s oaken door. Here he stopped, all but falling against the woodwork to get his breath back. Straightening back up, he adjusted his gleaming brass cuirass, and entered the tower’s room. A well-armored man looked

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May 28
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Deviant for 11 years
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Hello all!

Wow, this account has changed since I started it. I initially intended to post creations made from Bionicle parts...that didn't happen. Now, this is more of a repository for stuff I write that I don't mind sharing with the internet. And that's pretty cool. owo Lyrics, poetry, possibly other things...I'm now well and truly a literary poster. Don't expect periodic updates, though. I'm sporadic at the best of times.

--The Valkyrie Bladesman

Favourite Visual Artist

I'm not sure if I have one.

Favourite Movies

The Bionicle movies, and the LoTR trilogy.

Favourite TV Shows

I prefer Youtube to TV.

Favourite Bands / Musical Artists

Miracle of Sound and Falconer

Favourite Books

A Song of Ice and Fire, and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.

Favourite Writers

See favorite books.

Favourite Games

Minecraft, Dishonored, and Journey.

Favourite Gaming Platform

PC(easier to cheat)

Tools of the Trade

Mainly Bionicle pieces and my own imagination.

Other Interests

Swordplay

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thevalkyriebladesman

Aug 7, 2015

DeviantArtist Questionnaire

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1. How long have you been on DeviantArt?    Two years and seven months, it seems. 2. What does your username mean?    "Valkyrie" came from the caste of warrior Angels from my city-state of Vallhara, which are both male and female, despite the usual         connotation. "Bladesman" comes from my enjoyment of Historical European Martial Arts, along with sword-based martial arts from the Orient as well. My current preference is leaning towards Chinese dao, but I like the lot. Hence, I am "The Valkyrie Bladesman". 3. Describe yourself in three words.    Intellectual, cynical, and observant. Or, for the nerdy out there, "apprentice Sherlock H

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thevalkyriebladesman

Oct 23, 2014

Pokemon Journal Thing

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Well...I intended to only do this as a pleasant diversion. But it turned out so well. For those of you who know me...laugh. For those who don't...I'm sure you'll chuckle at least a bit~ XD 0. This is you. Oh hell yes. ^w^ 1. This Pokémon is your best friend: I don't know this Pokémon... 2. This Pokémon is your boss that you need to impress for a promotion: Well holy damn, I'd better impress him/her. 3. This Pokémon is your partner for your science project: A project on the science of souls? I'm in. owo 4. This Pokémon is looking for every way possible to murder you: ...I don't know what to say about you...

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thevalkyriebladesman

Jan 14, 2013

OC Overview

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This is a must read for anyone who is about to venture into my myriad waves of OCs. I have certain "rankings" to things that one may not normally have. Here, I'll cover Life Status, Magic Status, and my elements. Life Status Life Status refers to the length of time a character's race can spend alive, and some other mortal effects. First off there are the mortals. Obviously, I have human characters. They, if not killed first, can reach about 100 or so. But they can fall ill, they can be slain, basically they die before the upper limit. Some of my races are the same, but have different limits, like my Dwarves who max out at about 500 or so. T