Tag! You're It!

One activity that seems to go around deviantART is 'tagging' users. When that happens, they are selected to partake in this tagging activity, which usually seems to be answering questions and then tagging other users. This is where I'll keep an archive of any times I've been lucky enough to be tagged.

-- Spread the Art Around --

RULES:

1. The first 15 people to comment on this journal, I will put their avatar and the three deviations I like the most from their gallery on the list!
   
2. If you comment, you have to make a journal like this and do the same thing, putting me in the first spot.
   
3. The idea of this is not to get a free feature, it is to spread art around for everyone! If you don't re-do it you will be taken off the list.

1. Son-Void


2. Twogadia


3. Starli-i


4. Official-JSP


5. Pyroglifix


6. LeafPsycho

-- Favorite Character Tag --

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RULES:

• Name your 10 favorite characters from 10 different fandoms
• Tag 10 people

Franklin (TV series)

10. Mrs. Muskrat
9. Granny
8. Snail
7. Badger
6. Skunk
5. Franklin's parents
4. Harriet
3. Franklin
2. Samantha
1. Otter

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Seasons 1-4)

10. King Sombra
9. The Cutie Mark Crusaders (Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo)
8. Spike
7. Cheese Sandwich
6. Maud Pie
5. Fancypants
4. Pipsqueak
3. Pinkie Pie
2. Twilight Sparkle
1. Princess Luna

Pokemon Black and White

10. Vanilluxe
9. Zoroark
8. Archeops
7. Mandibuzz
6. Darmanitan
5. Eelektross
4. Leavanny
3. Cinccino
2. Audino
1. Gothitelle

Avatar: The Last Airbender

10. Fire Lord Ozai
9. Bumi
8. Ty Lee
7. Sokka
6. Katara
5. Toph
4. Aang
3. Mai
2. Iroh
1. Zuko

Phineas and Ferb

10. Candace
9. Jenny
8. Jeremy
7. Baljeet
6. Dr. Doofenshmirtz
5. Ferb
4. Buford
3. Vanessa
2. Isabella
1. Phineas

Kingdom Hearts

10. Master Xehanort
9. Saïx
8. Xigbar
7. Vanitas
6. Aqua
5. Sora
4. Terra
3. Riku
2. Lea (formerly Axel)
1. Xion

Star Wars

10. Savage Opress
9. Yoda
8. Chewbacca
7. R2-D2
6. C-3PO
5. Ahsoka Tano
4. General Grievous
3. Han Solo
2. Darth Vader
1. Kylo Ren (He's mostly conflicted and torn, much as I am more than you know. And I want to free of this pain just as much.)

Yu-Gi-Oh! (Duel Monsters, GX, and 5D's)

10. Rex Goodwin
9. Carly Carmine
8. Yami Bakura
7. Jaden Yuki
6. Zane Truesdale
5. Joey Wheeler
4. Yusei Fudo
3. Jack Atlas
2. Seto Kaiba
1. Who do you think?

Sonic the Hedgehog

10. Dr. Eggman
9. Tails the Fox
8. Rouge the Bat
7. Sonic the Hedgehog
6. E-123 Omega
5. Amy Rose (Sonic Boom incarnation)
4. Tiara the Manx
3. Sticks the Jungle Badger
2. Black Doom
1. Shadow the Hedgehog (BEST CHARACTER EVER!!!!)

Misla Densetsu no Shima

10. Magis Gonda
9. Darkscream
8. Layla
7. Nara
6. Kiri
5. Lana Arinas
4. Mia Nordica
3. Saka
2. Shaya Verda
1. Mimi Nordica

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-- 8 Facts Meme ~ Magmoss --

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RULES:

1. Post these rules
2. Post 8 facts about your character
3. Tag 8 others
4. Post their names along with the creator's avatars

FACTS:

1. Magmoss, like all dragons on Misla, grows in size as his strength increases. The dragon stages are Baby, Child, Junior, Adult, and Mega.
2. Adult Dragons tend to vary in elements. Magmoss will be a Fire Dragon.
3. The real reason Magmoss trains to become the strongest dragon is so he can search for his missing twin sister, Magmia, who seemingly vanished when Wyvern, the Spirit of Fire, took over his volcanic home of Mt. Mantle.
4. As a Baby Dragon, Magmoss is roughly the same height as Shaya. As a Mega Dragon, Magmoss will be roughly the size of Shaya's palace.
5. Magmoss has no relation to Tiamat the Dragon Queen.
6. He is unaffected by heat, cold, and quicksand.
7. Magmoss will keep his soft side as he grows in size and strength.
8. Magmoss loves to feast on the flesh of Cherufe, evil fiery demons living all over Mt. Mantle.

Tag 8 others

-- 5 Things About My OCs --

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1. These can be any type of thing, from design inspirations, to facts about the OCs themselves.
2. You can choose to tag others.
3. Tag backs allowed.

1. The Nintendo GameCube game Lost Kingdoms first inspired me to come up with the early story ideas for Misla Densetsu no Shima and its lead character, Princess Shaya. Back then, Shaya was named "Shahia", but it coincidentally came close to character names Issac Shaia from Lufia: The Legend Returns and Shahra the Ring Genie from Sonic and the Secret Rings. The name "Shaya" then came, slightly inspired by the title of the anime Shakugan no Shana.
2. Magis is not an original name. Coincidentally, there exists a one-shot character named Magis and appeared in one episode of the live-action TV series Tensou Sentai Goseiger (its English dub became Power Rangers Megaforce) as Gosei Green and then the character is killed off through self-sacrifice. This Magis was portrayed by actor Yousuke Itou. I found out this information long after coming up with my OC Magis, so it's definitely a coincidence and to my credit, coming up with completely original names is very hard.
3. Royalty titles are mentioned, but they signify leadership and humility instead of reign, so Shaya being a princess does not necessarily mean she watches over the people of Misla. It means that she is destined to do great things and she wants to save her island home from darkness because she loves her home. The islanders originally built Rune Town and its palace as a safe haven for refugees because the wicked Catas Tribe, the original natives of Misla, did not welcome the islanders and were driven by the darkness in their hearts to attempt to kill them many times. Shaya may only be 10 years old, but she has adapted to the solution of killing those who show no mercy and never stop trying to kill themselves as a means of ending threats permanently.
4. Lord Rendaxela is an able leader who took on a leadership title after the death of King Sheath, but he strongly believed that Shaya would be a much better leader and at her age be an example to young followers to learn right from wrong and what is necessary. He became a potential father figure to Shaya, but he ultimately helped Shaya become her own role model.
5. Beginning at the age of four, Shaya had many adventures exploring her island home of Misla and while most of them were considered near-death experiences that could have traumatized her, Shaya somehow came out a lot stronger instead. Supposedly, her Fairy's Necklace may have had the power to keep her safe as she grew up.

-- More OC Questions --

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Who is the tallest?

• Of the seven main characters of Misla, it's Magis until Magmoss grows from Baby Dragon to Child Dragon.
• Of all other characters, it would have to be the generic dragons. Every single one of them is gigantic.

Who cries easiest?

• Probably Kiaka. Shaya may also be a close second.

Who has the most irrational fear?

• Magis. He's mostly afraid of his own magic abilities because they are dark-elemental.

Who gets into trouble?

• Kiri. From constantly trying to escape the Catas Tribe, she is captured and punished by being left to drown in a lake.

Who is allergic to something?

• No one.

Who dresses only in one or 2 colours?

• Probably no one.

Who is the shortest?

• Definitely Kiaka. Fairies are only half the size of a human the same age as they are. Therefore, since Shaya and Kiaka are the same age, Kiaka is half of Shaya's size, roughly 2 feet tall.

Who gets angry the most?

• Magmoss, I guess, probably more so as he grows in size.

Who has freckles?

• No one.

Who has glasses?

• They don't exist in my story's timeline.

Who has a tattoo?

• No one.

Who has siblings?

• It's a secret.

Who has a pet?

• Maybe some generic characters in Rune Town.

Who is shy?

• Shaya (after all, it's in her name if you pronounce it one way ), Kiri, Luna, Saka, Mia, and Mimi.

Who is a night owl?

• Probably no one.

Who goes to bed early?

• Probably Shaya if she intends to sleep 9 hours each night. Otherwise, it's Rendaxela who sometimes sleeps more than he is awake due to being middle-aged and having to conserve his warrior strength.

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-- Questions For Your OCs --

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RULES:

1. Do the Meme
2. Tag some people

QUESTIONS:

1. Which one is afraid of the dark?
None.

2. Which one has the infamous 'tragic backstory'?
Probably Layla, Rendaxela, and Kiri.

3. Which one is the quiet one?
Probably Kiri.

4. Which one is the most based off you?
Shaya, since she's left-handed.

5. Which one is your favorite?
Probably Shaya.

6. Which one is easiest to draw?
It varies.

7. Which one is hardest to draw?
It varies.

8. Which one is your newest?
Major characters? The Beastking Dragon.

9. Which one is your first?
Shaya.

10. Which one sleeps with a stuffed animal?
None.

11. What age ranges are your OCs in?
Mostly 7-12. Layla is 30, Kan'aan is 45, Rendaxela is 54, and Renarya is at least 1,000 years old.

12. Which one is hiding something?
Magmoss, but not for long.

13. Which one is allergic to something?
None.

14. Which one is stubborn?
Probably either Kan'aan or the Captainess.

15. Which one is a sweetheart?
Shaya, Magis, Kiri, Kiaka, Lana, Staria, Rya, Layla, Luvrinnia, and Renarya.

16. Was this meme good?
Yes.

QUESTIONS:

17. Which character is based on someone you know?
I'm not sure if I have one.

18. Have you ever encountered someone in person that somehow resembles one of your OC? Which OC was it?
Not to my knowledge.

19. Which character is the hardest to write?
It varies.

20. Which character is the easiest to write?
It varies.

21. Pick two of your characters that otherwise never meet...and put them in the same room. What do you think would happen?
Kan'aan and the Captainess. They have a fight.

22. If your characters get shipped when they aren't a couple, how do they feel about this?
They would wonder if whoever shipped them always assume they do it for every boy and girl.

23. Which of your characters has a phobia? What are they afraid of?
Shaya. Astraphobia, the fear of thunder and lightning, and it is a very severe case.

24. If one of your characters had a dA, what would they post?
I have no idea.

25. If your characters got to meet you, what do you think would happen?
The seven main characters of Misla would all share hugs with me.

26. Do any of your characters watch anime or read manga? Which is their favorite?
In their time period, anime and manga do not exist, but I plan to have Shaya question if one day the world will be taken over by stupid people.

27. Which of your characters has had the most formal education?
Supposedly, the time period is back when people were not very educated, yet like in some anime and manga, the kid characters are intelligent beyond their years, especially Shaya.

28. Which of your characters has had the least formal education?
Supposedly, the time period is back when people were not very educated, and since Kan'aan is notorious for not being even the least bit hospitable, you can assume he is the least educated.

29. Name a feature or quality one of your characters has that they hate?
Magis and his elemental energies of shadow and darkness.

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-- Name That Song --

RULES:

1. Type your username or name down vertically.
   
2. Type the first song that comes to your mind for each letter of your name, or any song that you know if necessary. The first letter of the song must match the letter in your name.
   
3. Tag the same number of people in this as there are letters in the name you used.
   

T: "Try Everything" - Shakira
H: "Hallelujah" - Rufus Wainwright
E: "Eviscerate" - Julien-K

T: "Take My Hand" - Tara Strong
H: "Haven't Met You Yet" - Michael Bublé
U: "Urei" - Puffy AmiYumi
N: "Never Knew I Needed" - Ne-Yo
D: "Dreams of an Absolution" (LB vs JS Remix) - LB (Remix Factory) & Jun Senoue
E: "Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor
R: "Reach For The Stars" - Vocals by Jean Paul Makhlouf of Cash Cash

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-- 8 Facts Meme ~ Shaya --

Carried on from

RULES:

1. Post these rules
2. Post 8 facts about your character
3. Tag 8 others

FACTS:

1. Shaya's last name is Verda, derived from the word 'verdant', meaning rich countryside green.
2. Shaya has no memory of her past before mysteriously appearing in Rune Town at the age of four, but it was believed that she was raised by fairies because she was found wearing a magical pendant known as a Fairy's Necklace.
3. Being a princess is more metaphorical, so Shaya has no royal duties. Instead, she is believed to be destined for accomplishing great things and showing leadership in times of trials and tribulations. When Shaya is chosen to save her island home, she willingly accepts it because she wants to.
4. Shaya's best friend is the Pink Mermaid princess Lana, who trained her in swimming and breath-holding for five years. At the age of 10, Shaya can swim hundreds of feet per minute and hold her breath for at least four minutes.
5. Shaya first met her romantic friend Magis one day after she turned 10. After a few hours together, they feel destined for each other and agree to go on one date. During their first date, they realize that they love and each other and have their first kiss.
6. Years before Shaya would embark on her quest to save her island home of Misla, she and her unicorn friend Staria had many adventures together, some resulting in near-death experiences.
7. Shaya's favorite food is berries.
8. Shaya has a very severe case of astraphobia, the fear of thunder and lightning.

Tag 8 others

-- Comment, and I'll... --

Do ALL of the below;

1. Tell you something I learned about you by looking at your page for 10 seconds.
   
2. Tell you a color you remind me of.
   
3. Give you a spirit animal.
   
4. Tell you what OC(s) of yours is/are my favorite(s).
   
5. Ask you a question, and you must answer.
   
6. Tell you something I like about you.
   
7. Give you a nickname.
   
8. Tell you what I am doing right now.
   
9. Tell you what food/flavor/smell you remind me of.
   
10. Pick my favourite piece in your gallery.
    
11. Dare you to do one of these in your journal too, if you haven't already.

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-- The Curse of Thirteen --

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1. You have to post these rules. 
2. Each person has to share 13 things about them. 
3. Answer the 13 questions asked to you and invent 13 questions the people you tag will have to answer. 
4. Choose 13 people. 
5. You have to tag 13 people. 
6. Tag-backs are ALLOWED.
7. Be creative with the title. No "I've Got Tagged" things. 
8. You can't say you don't do tags.

Each person has to share 13 things about them.

  1. I live in South Portland, Maine. My home state is said to be very well known for tourist attractions.
  2. I like coffee.
  3. I'm autistic.
  4. I'm 30 years old.
  5. I graduated from art school in September 2014.
  6. I used to be somewhat of an athlete (played baseball and ran track) and a gymnast.
  7. My favorite hobby is drawing.
  8. I'm 5' 10" and kind of ashamed that I'm not a six-footer.
  9. I'm a 2D game artist and animator.
  10. I recently started looking into Franklin the Turtle, both the books and its 2D cartoon adaptation. I now have a review of Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure and the cartoon episode "Franklin's Gift" on my blog.
  11. I once took an absence from drawing for years and did not start again until I turned 20, when I made a comeback sketching concept art for my now trademark OC, Bow the Cat.
  12. I've never dated a girl once.
  13. President Obama is one of my biggest heroes.

Answer the 13 questions asked to you.

 Questions:

1. Favorite Anime character?
I'd have to say Jun Manjyome/Chazz Princeton from the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.

2. Favorite historical event?
The release of Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, 1937, when animation changed forever.

3. Which came first, chicken or egg?
What is this, a joke or a trick question? Well, based on the evolution theory, I'd say the chicken came first.

4. Where would you like to live in other than your own country?
Either Canada or Switzerland, I guess.

5. Favorite Japanese phrase?
I don't know that many, so... sayonara, I guess.

6. The food you dislike the most?
I have no idea.

7. What's the oddest thing you have ever done?
I'm just gonna go with that I sometimes played a computer game for preschoolers when I was in middle school.

8. 5 bands/singers you often listen to?
This should be fun. Julien-K, Crush 40, Cryoshell, U2, and Puffy AmiYumi.

9. What's your favorite scary movie?
I don't know if I've ever seen one.

10. Favorite cartoon? (not Anime)
Phineas and Ferb

11. How many countries have you visited so far?
None

12. City or the suburbs?
You mean where I live? Suburbs, I guess.

13. Do you fear the number 13?
NO.

Questions:

1. What's your favourite dessert?
Uh... ice cream, I guess.

2. Biggest Fear?
Failure. Definitely failure.

3. Favourite mythical creature?
I can't decide!

4. Favourite color(s)? (A very common question, but I really love asking it )
Black.

5. What is your Chinese astrological symbol?
Assuming you mean the year I was a born, a tiger. A tiger?! A TIGER?!

6. What does your username mean?
It is named after Black Thunder, one of the 'nicknames' used by Jun Manjyome (Chazz Princeton in the English dub) of the spin-off anime Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. He is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time due to his attitude, character development, and awesome card skills. In Season 4, if he hadn't been told to throw that one match, he could have defeated the main character, Judai Yuki (Jaden Yuki in the English dub) for once.

"1, 10, 100, 1000, Manjyome!! THUNDER!!"

7. Are you a Introvert, Extrovert or Ambivert?
Probably ambivert.

8. What subjects will/did you take in high school?
Besides the obvious classes needed to graduate? Social Skills, Real Life (I was the only senior in a class of sophomores because the staff made special exceptions for me to get in), and a few computer classes, which I can't remember what they were called.

9. Favourite kind of music?
Pop and Rock mostly.

10. Favourite author?
I don't know, Dr. Seuss, maybe. I'm not much of a reader nowadays.

11. Favourite indoor game?
I don't think I have one.

12. Do you believe in magic?
Not really, unless I escape from reality.

13. What animal would you like to have as a pet?
I'm a cat person and as of now, my family and I own two senior-age cats.

Invent 13 questions the people you tag will have to answer.

1. What's your favorite game? (card game, board game, video game, ANY kind of game)
2. What's your opinion on Pokemon as of now?
3. What's more your style of art/media? 2D or 3D?
4. Name at least 1-3 real people (living or deceased) that you look or looked up to.
5. What's the most important thing to you in a movie, game, or anything media-related? (Story, graphics, heroes, villains, visual effects, etc.)
6. What's your honest opinion on 4Kids/4K Media?
7. Have you ever designed or come up with an OC based on you and whom you can relate to the most?
8. What's your favorite season?
9. What is your favorite color?
10. What do you think of Disney's ongoing 3D/CGI movies and live-action remakes?
11. What's your honest opinion on Disney's Frozen?
12. If you could choose one of these kids' book series and/or cartoon adaptations to read/watch, which one? Berenstain Bears, Arthur, or Franklin?
13. What do you think about me and my artwork? The TRUTH.

You have to tag 13 people.


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