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@gossamergrove / gossamergrove.tumblr.com

vesper. they/she. adult. writer.

gossamergrove writeblr introduction.

hi there! i'm vesper {they/she, twenty years old} and i figured it was about time i returned to writeblr! i'm known to pop up around here for a short while before disappearing again, but hopefully i can manage to stick around this time!

here's a little bit of background info about me!

i've been around on writeblr on-and-off for at least 2 years now! i'm always open to making new friends within the community, and i'm 100% okay with being tagged in things, including writeblr games or even just snippets of others' writing!

my ask box is always open, but fair warning that i get easily overwhelmed, so it might take me a while to answer whatever is in my inbox. please don't let this deter you from sending asks about me, my projects, or anything you want go share with me!

this blog is 18+ as i don't have the mental energy to censor myself or my writing to accommodate for a demographic any younger, so please respect that! if i find out that you follow me and are a minor, i will block you.

read about my works in progress under the cut!

oc asks: character design edition

FACE & FEATURES

glance: At first glance, what stands out most about your OC's appearance? What's their distinguishing feature?

face: Describe your OC's face. What's their smile like? Are their orbs cerulean? What would someone notice first when looking at them?

stature: What's your OC's body type? How tall are they? Do they wear clothing to accentuate their look or do they try to mask it?

motion: How does your OC move? How does their clothing help or hinder their range of motion? Are they flexible, coordinated, clumsy?

stillness: How does your OC act while still? Are they fidgety? Do they have any common gestures or tics? Does their clothing affect how they hold themselves while at rest?

canvas: Does your OC have any scars, piercings, tattoos, or other markings? Do they display or cover them up at all?

CUT & CLOTHES

night: What does your OC wear to sleep? Do they have a favorite pair of PJs, or are they more the birthday suit type?

day: What does your OC wear on a normal day? Why do they default to those clothes? Do they wear similar things, or do they change it up?

formal: What's your OC's formal look? Do they like dressing up? Do they have different looks for different occasions?

informal: What's your OC's lazy-day look? How do they like to dress when they're winding down?

outerwear: What's your OC's outerwear situation? Jacket, sweater, cloak? What sort of weather do they deal with most and how do they protect themselves?

footwear: What does your OC wear on their feet?

road: What does your OC wear while traveling? Do they have high-quality equipment, or are they making do? What does their gear look like?

armor: What kind of armor does your OC wear? Is it well kept? Bonus: where does it come from? Is there a story behind it?

arms: Does your OC have any weapons? What weapons do they carry, and how do they wear them when they're not fighting?

roots: Is your OC's look inspired by any specific style of clothing or fashion trend? What are the roots and/or inspiration for their look?

texture: Does your OC favor any specific kinds of cloth or textures? Is there anything they can't wear or don't like? What sort of fabrics do they prefer?

wardrobe: How big is your character's wardrobe? Do they wear things threadbare, or can they afford new clothes often? Are they any good at mending and repairing their own clothing?

ACCESSORIES & ACCENTS

bling: What jewelry does your OC wear? Does it have any meaning?

hair: How does your OC wear their hair? Does it have some kind of meaning?

makeup: Does your OC wear makeup? How often? What kind? Why do they wear makeup, and do they like it?

favorite: Does your OC have a favorite article of clothing or accessory? What is it? What's the meaning behind it? Do they wear it all the time or do they wear it sparingly to keep it safe?

change: Has your OC ever drastically changed their appearance? Significant haircuts, big tattoos, complete wardrobe swap, etc? Why? How do they feel about the change?

alternate: What would your OC's alternate universe look be? If they're a fantasy character, what's their modern look? If they're sci-fi, what's their fantasy look? What AU would you want to see your OC in, and how would they dress themself? Bonus: Prompt an AU!

i hope you guys know i almost had a panic attack clicking post on that intro <3

fuck you, imposter syndrome. i belong in this community like everyone else, and i won’t let my stupid brain take that away from me.

happy storyteller saturday! please feel free to send asks, either about headstones or give me an excuse to talk about a new project i’ve been keeping under wraps!

𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 / 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. a work-in-progress introduction.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭.

Elizabeth Auden Galway never really had a family once her father died. Her mother turned to alcohol when Liz was twelve, and she was left to raise herself by sixteen. It’s been nine years since her dad passed away, and her mother has finally followed, leaving Liz to navigate young adulthood with absolutely no idea what to expect. She’s bound to make mistakes, and she’ll need to learn how to heal from them before she ends up like her mother.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬.

genre: literary fiction pov: first ; past status: drafting length: standalone

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

death / addiction / toxic relationships / alcohol and drug use

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Lizzy Galway - she/her, twenty-one, unlabeled Carter Pearce - he/him, twenty-five, bisexual Juniper Liu - she/they, twenty-four, lesbian Harper Galway - she/her, deceased, straight

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭.

ask to be added/removed.

𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞.

(aka i keep saying i'm going to come back and then i don't. let's talk about that.)

𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞.

let's address the main reason i'm making this post: i want to come back to writeblr. but here's the thing... it's not that easy for me.

i know i don't owe anyone an explanation, especially since i haven't really gotten any inquiries about where i've been, and thus have no real obligation to say anything if i don't want to, but i do. i want to do this for my own peace of mind and accountability.

𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐭...

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