Builder of Worlds. Mixer of Drinks. Teller of Tales. Breaker of Limbs. Wielder of Colors. Maker of Runes. Fixer of Stuffs. Thanks for asking and you? ٩(^ᴗ^)۶
Hi Val, just saying I'm obsessed with your rune work in the shadowhunter chronicles and I would like too know more about what the runes mean and do, especially the ones that aren't talked about as much in the series. (like the abundance rune) I'm in the middle of making my own gray book and if you could help me out with the meaning of the runes it would be a huge help. Thx
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Hello Anon! I truly appreciate the shared obsession. Creating, sharing runework and tattoo designs have been one of the more fulfilling things in my career. So, thanks for sharing that w/ me. (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
In truth, I have a literal tiny handheld Gray Book of my own that carries a carnal alphabet I use (with broken down origin glyphs). It is a godsend. Whenever a new challenge comes around I whip that out and re-read it to lay groundwork. I’ve made too many Runes at home to actually fit into any singular book (mostly rejected designs btw). So, good luck with your version, I’m utterly fascinated to know how it goes. Lemme know!
When you say ones that “aren’t talked about as much” I think it’s more nuanced than that. There were some that were deliberately designed/requested/highlighted like “Fearless” and others that weren’t like “Courage in Combat”, whereas the later means vastly more to me personally. How two things can seem so alike but actually mean v different things idk. If you were writing lit, fic or theory you can go forever on just that! But then that’s art isn’t it?
If you’re asking directly about “Abundance”… hmm? it’s been a while. Let’s look at my notes. While the literal spelling is “Abundance” what I’ve got translated from the glyphs used is ‘being Present’. So, it’s less “Abundance” of riches but more like a proficiency in Passive Perception. Does that make a little more sense? See, this shit is hella nuanced! (I did put synonymous titles for Runes names that were a bit… sparse, pre se. But they’re on my uploads and weren’t often on other sites or maintained when the publishers printed it. This is why source materiel is best material.) I go into loads of notes on DA, feel free to poke around.
BUT when it’s your Gray Book , your notes, you do you. Answer to no one. Feel free to ask me whatever but still answer to no one. It’s your grimoire, go nuts!
Now, sharing a picture, THAT I’d love! I love when people share their photos and stories. That means the world to me! I’m nom-nom-nom about that -ish! Please do!
Either way you’re asking the wrong ladiee. Any input I had in the TMI universe was in the ARC phase of City of Bones. That was over a decade ago. I mean I’m still short and feisty but my hair isn’t even red anymore.
Plus, @cassandraclare is a smartie. Things that seemed meaningless a decade ago she might have given purpose and sewn into the seems now.
…however if you’re asking about the film or the TV series I assure there’s no meaning there as those fourums of media were meaningless. Sorry I couldn’t be of more use.
@cassandraclare I’d love to see #ironsisters runes! I asked @far-eviler about it and she said to see if you’d commission one so I could see it and possibly get it tattooed.
Alright, lets clear this up. Menstrual pain is symptomatic of a greater act. The uterus walls thicken than shed a layer. That is a whole lot of physical material growing in your person and then tearing apart. And the act takes place over weeks, symptoms can show up as early as a week before a menstrual flow displaying in back pain, strain in thighs, stomach cramps, nerve strain and even migraines. These symptoms can continue even and up to a week after a menstrual flow.
That’s weeks.
Not a single one but THREE weeks out of the month where the uterus is processing a cycle that can lead up to pain as small as a 1–3-day mild cramp session to a 3 weeklong pain roller coaster that has been sometimes interchangeable with labor pains.
Meanwhile their expected to behave copasetic all four weeks of the month. In anticipation of the rando time they might one day decide to be kid ready.
Is there a higher calling?
Actually, the real question you should be asking is ‘Was the Iratze Rune made for any other reason?’
…don’t get me started on hangovers, @cassandraclare ;)
Wanting to get the self-love rune tattooed. But I wanted to inquire on your inspiration for the design. I suppose this applies to all of your runes, how do you decide what they'll look like?
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Thanks for the good question Anon. I’m honored you’re considering putting it permanently on your person ♥ .
When Cassie asked me to create a “Love” Rune I immediately thought it was too vague of an idea. With a translator as a parent, I was raised in a household with a number of languages. I knew the translation of “Love” to have many meanings. After working with tattoos, it’s significant to me what people put on their bodies. So, I feel fiercely about all my runes.
IF you want more details about How I design their looks, I suggest you go back into my Q&A’s. I take a deep dive there, it is a topic I enjoy but I’ve covered it a couple of times now. For someone to get a tattoo, including yourself, I know the Rune is as much to you as it is to me. Maybe you’ll share a pic with me when you get it done!
Is there a way to donate to you for your symbols drawn for the Shadowhunters book series? I just learned you were never compensated by the show for them and I have tattoos and wanted to find a way to support you monetarily.
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Thank you, anon. I’m shook by your kindness. (◐ω◑ )
It’s difficult to rationalize what those knobhead TV people got up to & it make gestures like this overwhelming. That aside, I’m ALWAYS moved when someone reaches out to say they’ve gotten a tattoo! That makes me feel like part of their story. You’ve paid your tattooist for that; you owe me nothing… altho I wouldn’t say no to a picture maybe. That’s really enuff for me.
I do want to acknowledge your gesture, so I’ve added a Donation Button to the frontpage of far-eviler.com not because I want to expect things going forward but because your gesture humbled me.
I have no way to predict what the shared experience between creator & fan will be in these uncertain times, conventions are unlikely and commissions are hard earned, but every little sign of connection there is it deserves to be acknowledged & not pooped on, like some big named studios are wont to do.
@animenyc is 2 weeks away y'all . I’ll actually be there all weekend in the exhibition hall with friends @otakutimesus . not 💯sure what I’ll be doing but it’s gonna be a blast ! if it’s on your way come visit, bring coffee ☕️ (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4WW2N5Atu6/?igshid=rno37ko9x6ir
