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Taro looks at his reflection in a stream. Looking back he sees himself if he was raised by his birthparents. He is surrounded by his family. His mother, Tahro, his brothers: Tahro'a, Tahro'to, Tahro'li and his father, Ita'a Lheye.

Taro looks at his reflection in a stream. Looking back he sees himself if he was raised by his birthparents. He is surrounded by his family. His mother, Tahro, his brothers: Tahro'a, Tahro'to, Tahro'li and his father, Ita'a Lheye.

|| #miqomarch || #taropics || #tarolore ||

Day 10: Mirror

What could have been...

10.03.2026 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 37 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An alternative version of Taro as Tacitus the Red Knight. Tacitus (of Blackvale) is another OC of mine who is the subject of a short story I am writing. 

Within this image, Taro is depicted with fur accented red armour. In his right arm he holds his helmet while in his left hand he holds his rapier. He looks off into the distance proudly posing for the image.

An alternative version of Taro as Tacitus the Red Knight. Tacitus (of Blackvale) is another OC of mine who is the subject of a short story I am writing. Within this image, Taro is depicted with fur accented red armour. In his right arm he holds his helmet while in his left hand he holds his rapier. He looks off into the distance proudly posing for the image.

|| #Taropics || #Taroau || #miqomarch ||

Day 9: Free space - Knight

Ser Tacitus the Red Knight

09.03.2026 20:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 88 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

VOLITION - I can't help you. I am totally useless. Everything I've said is lies. I want the exact same bad things you want. To stand here, like a pillar of salt.

10.03.2026 12:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 58 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Set about 20ish years ago. N'ami (30 Yrs Old) stands with her blade outstretched and protecting her younger self (10); but it appears that younger N'ami is trying to stop herself from fighting. In this particular scene, 
she is protecting her tribe from unwanted 'guests'. Younger N'ami finds it painful to see the destruction, but she's begging her older self to place the blade down. Younger N'ami's eyes are filled with tears, concerned that this will only make her slip even further from healing. N'ami's blade has always been guided by other forces and never herself, so this is a very difficult piece/pose to make ๐Ÿ’”

Set about 20ish years ago. N'ami (30 Yrs Old) stands with her blade outstretched and protecting her younger self (10); but it appears that younger N'ami is trying to stop herself from fighting. In this particular scene, she is protecting her tribe from unwanted 'guests'. Younger N'ami finds it painful to see the destruction, but she's begging her older self to place the blade down. Younger N'ami's eyes are filled with tears, concerned that this will only make her slip even further from healing. N'ami's blade has always been guided by other forces and never herself, so this is a very difficult piece/pose to make ๐Ÿ’”

โšœ๏ธ Miqo March Day 9 โšœ๏ธ

FREE DAY ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฉธ

// PTSD โ€ข Childhood Trauma

โ€œDonโ€™t make me go through this againโ€ฆโ€

#MiqoMarch | #HidakaX|V

09.03.2026 21:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 124 ๐Ÿ” 44 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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happy international womanโ€™s day from the woman of all time

๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿƒโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฆˆ

๐ŸŽจ Oni | Higgy | XStupiF ๐Ÿค

08.03.2026 17:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 121 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
From "Tales from the Snow"

โ€œTacitusโ€ฆโ€ The stoic Garlean said, his voice slightly shaky from the race of emotions he no doubt had rushing through him. He walked forward a few steps, moving to put his hand on Taroโ€™s shoulder like he did in the past. He stopped just short, recoiling for a moment. It took a few seconds before Taro looked at him and finally smiled.

โ€œDad. Itโ€™s okay.โ€ His growly voice was gentle, soft even and he took Cassiusโ€™ hand and placed it on his shoulder. โ€œI donโ€™t hold any of it against youโ€ฆโ€ Taro gesticulated his hand around, his finger miming a circular motion. โ€œNone of what anyone here did, while under Animaโ€™s control, was their faultโ€ฆโ€ 

Cassius looked at him and said nothing, he couldnโ€™t say anything really. Octavia for her part, looked at the two of them, smiled and placed her hand on Taroโ€™s shoulder as well.

โ€œTacitus.โ€ She started, โ€œTaroโ€ฆโ€ She continued. โ€œWe couldnโ€™t be more proud of youโ€ฆ for everything youโ€™ve doneโ€ฆ youโ€™ve grown into quite a man since you went to Eorzea.โ€ She chuckled and Cassius turned to look at the light in his wifeโ€™s face.

โ€œI assume youโ€™re going back then?โ€ Cassius asked, his hand withdrawing before settling once the tall Garlean crossed his arms. โ€œTo Eorzea?โ€

โ€œOf course I am.โ€ Taro responded, โ€œItโ€™s my home after allโ€ฆโ€ He paused and chuckled, โ€œIโ€™ve gotโ€ฆ roots there now.โ€

โ€œWell!โ€ His motherโ€™s voice piped up โ€œYouโ€™ll have to introduce us, wonโ€™t you my dear?โ€ Taro looked over to see her with a bright expression on her face. โ€œAfter all, now that Garlemald is trading with the outside world again, we really ought to make the trip down to see you more often.โ€

โ€œMotherโ€ฆโ€ Taro said with a low groan.

โ€œNo no sheโ€™s rightโ€ฆโ€ Cassius spoke, placing his hand on Octaviaโ€™s back and standing next to her. โ€œDonโ€™t really have to worry about being on any watch lists nowโ€ฆ and besides.โ€ He smiled. โ€œItโ€™s a whole new world nowโ€ฆโ€

From "Tales from the Snow" โ€œTacitusโ€ฆโ€ The stoic Garlean said, his voice slightly shaky from the race of emotions he no doubt had rushing through him. He walked forward a few steps, moving to put his hand on Taroโ€™s shoulder like he did in the past. He stopped just short, recoiling for a moment. It took a few seconds before Taro looked at him and finally smiled. โ€œDad. Itโ€™s okay.โ€ His growly voice was gentle, soft even and he took Cassiusโ€™ hand and placed it on his shoulder. โ€œI donโ€™t hold any of it against youโ€ฆโ€ Taro gesticulated his hand around, his finger miming a circular motion. โ€œNone of what anyone here did, while under Animaโ€™s control, was their faultโ€ฆโ€ Cassius looked at him and said nothing, he couldnโ€™t say anything really. Octavia for her part, looked at the two of them, smiled and placed her hand on Taroโ€™s shoulder as well. โ€œTacitus.โ€ She started, โ€œTaroโ€ฆโ€ She continued. โ€œWe couldnโ€™t be more proud of youโ€ฆ for everything youโ€™ve doneโ€ฆ youโ€™ve grown into quite a man since you went to Eorzea.โ€ She chuckled and Cassius turned to look at the light in his wifeโ€™s face. โ€œI assume youโ€™re going back then?โ€ Cassius asked, his hand withdrawing before settling once the tall Garlean crossed his arms. โ€œTo Eorzea?โ€ โ€œOf course I am.โ€ Taro responded, โ€œItโ€™s my home after allโ€ฆโ€ He paused and chuckled, โ€œIโ€™ve gotโ€ฆ roots there now.โ€ โ€œWell!โ€ His motherโ€™s voice piped up โ€œYouโ€™ll have to introduce us, wonโ€™t you my dear?โ€ Taro looked over to see her with a bright expression on her face. โ€œAfter all, now that Garlemald is trading with the outside world again, we really ought to make the trip down to see you more often.โ€ โ€œMotherโ€ฆโ€ Taro said with a low groan. โ€œNo no sheโ€™s rightโ€ฆโ€ Cassius spoke, placing his hand on Octaviaโ€™s back and standing next to her. โ€œDonโ€™t really have to worry about being on any watch lists nowโ€ฆ and besides.โ€ He smiled. โ€œItโ€™s a whole new world nowโ€ฆโ€

|| #miqomarch || #Taropics || #Tarolore ||

Day 8: Warmth

"It was a cold day. It was always cold in Garlemald. But for the first time in a long timeโ€ฆ it felt like things were getting warmer."

08.03.2026 16:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 52 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You used to log onto the internet and find out it was peanut butter jelly time. Not any more.

07.03.2026 17:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 653 ๐Ÿ” 394 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

one of the simple pleasures in life is saying 'wow it looks like silent hill out there' when it's really foggy

10.12.2024 13:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2556 ๐Ÿ” 1502 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22 ๐Ÿ“Œ 34

i love having free will
#RE9 #ScoobyDoo

05.03.2026 15:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 9895 ๐Ÿ” 3293 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 58 ๐Ÿ“Œ 18
An image of Taro with his former Gunblade drawn and ready. The backdrop is Bozja, in the wastes outside  Camp Steva. In the reflection on his gunblade is The Whitetail.

An image of Taro with his former Gunblade drawn and ready. The backdrop is Bozja, in the wastes outside Camp Steva. In the reflection on his gunblade is The Whitetail.

|| #Taropics || #miqomarch ||

Day 5: Free - Reflection.

Fighting against your past.

05.03.2026 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 66 ๐Ÿ” 22 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is from one of the former Infinity Ward/Call of Duty co-founders:

05.03.2026 09:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 3026 ๐Ÿ” 876 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14 ๐Ÿ“Œ 21
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a little throwback today ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿค

my art block is nasty atm, but im proud to say i brought her to life ๐Ÿช„

๐ŸŽจ CHOMPS (yours truly ๐Ÿƒ)

04.03.2026 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 120 ๐Ÿ” 20 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm a deeply flawed individual, but I bring joy to the world.

04.03.2026 10:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 329 ๐Ÿ” 172 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
Description: a photo of Taro around the time he started adventuring in Eorzea. He is holding an apple in his right hand while petting a small Chocobo in the other. This is Magnus, who will eventually be Taro's faithful bird.

Lore:
The poor thing seemed so weak, his stride was slow as Taro made camp for them both. After a few hours they sat together by the fire. The bird cooed, nuzzling his head into Taro's hand.

"You're a loner too aye?"

The chocobo quietly "Kweh'd" into his hand... or maybe it was a "wark"

Regardless Taro smiled and grabbed a xelphatol apple from his pack.

"Eat... get youre strength back." 

The chocobo cooed.

Description: a photo of Taro around the time he started adventuring in Eorzea. He is holding an apple in his right hand while petting a small Chocobo in the other. This is Magnus, who will eventually be Taro's faithful bird. Lore: The poor thing seemed so weak, his stride was slow as Taro made camp for them both. After a few hours they sat together by the fire. The bird cooed, nuzzling his head into Taro's hand. "You're a loner too aye?" The chocobo quietly "Kweh'd" into his hand... or maybe it was a "wark" Regardless Taro smiled and grabbed a xelphatol apple from his pack. "Eat... get youre strength back." The chocobo cooed.

|| #Taropics || #Tarolore || #miqomarch ||

Day 4: Companion

The beginning of a long friendship...

04.03.2026 14:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 85 ๐Ÿ” 28 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Reposting with alt text! ๐Ÿ’œ

17.11.2024 03:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 775 ๐Ÿ” 529 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 27

I wonder when the next completely juiceless service game will try to catch the Fortnite Unicorn and if it will last longer than 2.8 Concords

03.03.2026 20:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 531 ๐Ÿ” 74 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Baatu Malqir and his Eaters of Cities send skeet

03.03.2026 20:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

YOU - โ€œPromiscuity -- you mean the *cock carousel*.โ€ (Twirl your hand around in the air.)

MEASUREHEAD - YOU USE VULGAR HUMOUR TO DISTRACT YOURSELF FROM THE PAIN THAT WOMEN HAVE CAUSED YOU. IMPOTENT RAGE AT THEIR PROMISCUITY WILL NOT HEAL YOU. AND IT *REPELS* WOMEN.

03.03.2026 18:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 107 ๐Ÿ” 25 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Description: a photo of Taro and Marsak. Taro holds up his job Stone while Marsak pats his shoulder and congratulates him.

Lore:
The jacket fit perfectly, much to Taro's surprise. Though he was bigger than most miqo'te, he was nowhere near as broad as a Hrothgar. As he emerged Marsak stood ahead of him, a smile sat proudly on his face. His large hand was closed, even as he raised it towards Taro. As it opened a small yellow stone fell into the Miqo'te's palm.


"I think you'll be needing this."

Taro looked down at the stone. His eyes glancing over its features and the pronounced sigil in the middle. The mark of a gunbreaker.

"Congratulations Blade Cyrpianos. You're officially a Gunbreaker"

Description: a photo of Taro and Marsak. Taro holds up his job Stone while Marsak pats his shoulder and congratulates him. Lore: The jacket fit perfectly, much to Taro's surprise. Though he was bigger than most miqo'te, he was nowhere near as broad as a Hrothgar. As he emerged Marsak stood ahead of him, a smile sat proudly on his face. His large hand was closed, even as he raised it towards Taro. As it opened a small yellow stone fell into the Miqo'te's palm. "I think you'll be needing this." Taro looked down at the stone. His eyes glancing over its features and the pronounced sigil in the middle. The mark of a gunbreaker. "Congratulations Blade Cyrpianos. You're officially a Gunbreaker"

|| #Taropics || #Tarolore || #miqomarch ||

Day 3: Calling

A Gunbreaker is born.

03.03.2026 16:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 76 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blood moon total lunar eclipse and aurora happening now in Fairbanks, Alaska!

03.03.2026 10:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1664 ๐Ÿ” 198 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29 ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
Standing center in the composition, Taro holds his arms crossed over his chest as he looks at the camera. His face is slightly bloodied but not really by much. He growls, or scoffs, with a speech bubble stating "Hmmp."

Standing center in the composition, Taro holds his arms crossed over his chest as he looks at the camera. His face is slightly bloodied but not really by much. He growls, or scoffs, with a speech bubble stating "Hmmp."

|| #Taropics || #Miqomarch ||

Day 2: (Free) Idle

"This is nothing..."

02.03.2026 21:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 62 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Chomps drawn in a sketch sheet style! She is lifting her fro on two parts of the page, wearing a cheeky smile and an inquisitive, confident gaze. In the center, she is facing away from the viewer, looking over her shoulder as her fingers glide along the water.

Chomps drawn in a sketch sheet style! She is lifting her fro on two parts of the page, wearing a cheeky smile and an inquisitive, confident gaze. In the center, she is facing away from the viewer, looking over her shoulder as her fingers glide along the water.

โ€œIโ€™ll Save The Day!โ€

CHOMPS, My Favorite Bae to Watch ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿงก

๐ŸŽจ @pibbbou.bsky.social

02.03.2026 23:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1093 ๐Ÿ” 215 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An image of a younger Taro sitting at the Carline Canopy with a warm drink in his hand. He looks a bit irritated (shocker) but in the background one can make out three adventurers who are eying him up.

An image of a younger Taro sitting at the Carline Canopy with a warm drink in his hand. He looks a bit irritated (shocker) but in the background one can make out three adventurers who are eying him up.

|| #Taropics || #miqomarch || #tarolore ||

Day 1: Begin

The first drink at the Carline Canopy

01.03.2026 14:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 60 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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01.03.2026 03:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 966 ๐Ÿ” 346 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
In the wake of the assault, Marsak congratulates Taro - effectively telling the Whitetail that he has attained enough experience to call himself a "Gunbreaker." As a result, Taro was rewarded with the Bodyguard armour and coat. As Marsak states- modified to suit Taro's wardrobe (he means the coat is black).

In the wake of the assault, Marsak congratulates Taro - effectively telling the Whitetail that he has attained enough experience to call himself a "Gunbreaker." As a result, Taro was rewarded with the Bodyguard armour and coat. As Marsak states- modified to suit Taro's wardrobe (he means the coat is black).

|| #Taropics || #Tarolore ||

Gunbreakers should be presentable.

27.02.2026 23:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 56 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
During Taro's Gunbreaker training he learned on the field.
The photo above occurs during a Trench assault on the Bozja Southern Front; Taro fights off an assault from men and machina of the 4th Legion. In the foreground is a dead Garlean, his boot caked in mud and blood while another charges the Whitetail. Taro seems poised to strike even with the chaos that surrounds him.

During Taro's Gunbreaker training he learned on the field. The photo above occurs during a Trench assault on the Bozja Southern Front; Taro fights off an assault from men and machina of the 4th Legion. In the foreground is a dead Garlean, his boot caked in mud and blood while another charges the Whitetail. Taro seems poised to strike even with the chaos that surrounds him.

|| #Taropics || #Tarolore ||

"There is no rest for me. There never *will* be rest for me."

27.02.2026 03:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 30 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

|| #Taropics || #Tarolore ||

He won't be fished until he's finished.

27.02.2026 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 84 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's been a while but I think it's time to celebrate again.

You made it to Silverwiggle Thursday!!

26.02.2026 19:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 91 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is a Nazi move. Stripping people of rights, invalidating their IDs, setting them up for criminalization and imprisonment.

If you don't support trans rights, you support fascism.

26.02.2026 05:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 8281 ๐Ÿ” 4022 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 44