You're so familiar to me

[wrongs]

The Master/Familiar Love Meme "In European folklore and folk-belief of the Medieval and Early Modern periods, familiar spirits (sometimes referred to simply as 'familiars') were supernatural entities believed to assist witches and cunning folk in their practice of magic. According to the records of the time, they would appear in numerous guises, often as an animal, but also at times as a human or humanoid figure, and were described as 'clearly defined, three-dimensional… forms, vivid with colour and animated with movement and sound' by those alleging to have come into contact with them, unlike later descriptions of ghosts with their 'smoky, undefined form[s]'." Everybody needs a sidekick. This includes those who may have a little help of their own in the form of magic - witches, warlocks, mages, sages, casters, magicians...whatever you want to call them, they have a bit more juice than your average Joe. Luckily, the job comes with a built-in assistant: a familiar, or a helper spirit. The familiar serves as a guide to their magical "Master" of their choice, helping them out of tight spots and being their companion for life. Sometimes, they come in the form of animals, like dogs and especially cats. Some don't bother with this, though, and just stay in their true humanoid forms. The bond between familiar and master is one of intensity, and they know each other completely. Most familiars even have a telepathic link to their masters. That helps them keep an eye on them. Of course, given this closeness-beyond-closeness, it's easy to imagine a master and familiar as soulmates, and with familiars having a human form...well, intimacy seems like a natural option. Too bad relationships of that kind between master and familiar are strictly forbidden. Surely, that rule is always followed. HOW TO PLAY Comment with your character, stating your preferences (ex: F/M, open to all, etc). Also, be sure to remember and put whether your character will be witch/master, familiar, or if they can serve as both. There is no "set" type for any of the roles. Masters don't have to be dominate (ineffectual witches have always been a cute trope), familiars aren't passive or submissive, and so on. It's not the same as BDSM...though your character could bring that into it if they'd like. Comment around to other characters, playing out your forbidden master/familiar ~love~ or what have you. PROMPTS The Familiar Chooses the Master: The first meeting. You may be new to the craft (or someone who needs a new familiar), and someone has been drawn to you. Setting the Ground Rules: You need to figure out how this is going to work. Where can you hide this woman/man in your apartment, if need be? Getting to Know You: Magic/power isn't all fun and games. You need to find out how to work together so you don't accidentally blow everything up in your faces. Helping Out: Familiars have a lot of neat powers that can be a boon around the house...and around the town. Danger Zone: Your feelings for each other are blurring, which is a big no-no. Do you even realize that the bond is deepening to a new level? Confession: Things have gotten heavy and you have to let your bond mate know you see them as more. Bad Romance: The familiar in this relationship isn't treated as equal. They're a slave to their master! Telepathy: The mental bond between. Explore it or use it to get out of trouble... Trouble is a Friend of Mine: Speaking of! Your familiar/master is danger, and there's nothing that can keep you from saving them. Intimacy: The obligatory smut option. Though romance between familiar and master is not allowed, many find the allure too much, and the bond does lend itself to members seeking comfort in each other. After all, they know you better than anyone else. You're Taken?: You're in love with a master or a familiar...they're just not yours. Oops! Maybe you can find some way to break your bonds so you can be together. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: It is hard, especially between master and familiar. In fact, it can be downright painful...physically and mentally! Sending You Away for Your Own Good: You're distancing yourself from the other member of your bond, and it's because you're headed towards destruction. Everybody Knows: The other members of your community have found out you've broken the ultimate taboo and are WITH your master/familiar. This is bad. This is very, very bad. Punishment bad. Separation bad. Perhaps even death bad. Happy Ending: Somehow, you've escaped the confines of the world that doesn't understand, and you're able to live together without fear. WILDCARD

Comments

Gabriel Starling | OC

[dogamidstmen]

[ the familiar, for sure. would rather avoid smut ]

Kyoko Sakura | Madoka Magica | f/f

[crimsonhearted]

[could be either!]

Dr. Angela 'Mercy' Ziegler ⛨ Overwatch ⛨ OTA

[watching_over_you]

*Devil/Witch version for this.*

Jason "JD" Dean | Heathers: The Musical

[trademylife]

(Anyone want a really violent familiar who will whisper the worst possible ideas to them constantly?)

Roamer | D&D OC

[twistedtail]

[ A shape shifting dragon wizard, who can quite happily be the familiar or the master. ]

Wanda Maximoff || MCU || F/M

[scarlettwin]

[The Witch]

Angra Mainyu | Fate/Hollow Ataraxia or Grand Order | ota

[demonism]

[ Familiar. ]

[gravitycrystal]

[So, I'm vaguely familiar with Fate/ but not familiar with Angra Mainyu.

Layle here is a mercenary with powerful gravity based magic, he likes to help people out, but he needs money to live. He's chaotic good. I can see him ending up with a familiar completely on accident. Or because he thought making a bond was the best course of action to stop a catastrophe]

[demonism]

[ You don't have to be familiar with Angra! ALTHOUGH you should know that he is technically the embodiment of all evil, so tread carefully!! UNLESS YOU WANT PAIN!

Anyhow, Angra can totally end up choosing Layle if he's dying, or makes a desperate wish. Angra can fulfill his wish as the Holy Grail, only there will big a catch/twist to it. Do you want to hash out the details over PM or a PP? ]

[gravitycrystal]

[haha, well, one doesn't name a character Angra unless they're going to be evil now do they? =)

But yeah, sounds like another Tuesday to Layle. He's always getting into trouble, so pain is a given. We can hash out the details over PP. I'll PM it to you]

Taako | The Adventure Zone | OTA

[elderflowermacarons]

[Wizard!]

Scarecrow | Batman Arkham Knight

[doctor_terror]

[More likely the wizard]

The Dragonborn | Skyrim | M/M

[fireandhoney]

[The wizard.]

Michael Corvin | Underworld | M/M

[lycanhybrid]

[Familiar]

Aku | Samurai Jack | M/F

[unspeakablyevil]

[ The familiar. Open to all prompts except 11 & 12. No characters under 18 please. ]

Layle | FFCC: The Crystal Bearers | m/m

[gravitycrystal]

[Sorceror]

Lann Farna | World of Final Fantasy | m/m

[whatthehonk]

[Witch]

Mairon/Sauron | The Silmarillion

[thauron]

[The Master unless you are Melkor.]

Veight | Granblue Fantasy | M/M

[vigilante_vamp]

[ Witch ]

Feower (Quatre) | Granblue Fantasy | M/M

[fourskyblade]

[ Familiar! ]

sophie hatter | howl's moving castle (novel)

[eldesthatter]

[ witch ]

thackery binx | hocus pocus

[threehundredyears]

[ familiar hahaha.... ]

[scarlettwin]

[Whelp, if Thackery doesn't mind a non-Sanderson sister, this little witch could use a familiar. Up for cross-canon?]

soma cruz; castlevania

[soulsteal]

[either, master preferred.]

Owen Shaw | Fast and the Furious movies

[badluckwithplanes]

[ familiar ]

Wingul | Tales of Xillia | ota

[wingedblade]

[Familiar. Maybe with the ability to turn into a crow.]

Peter Hale | Teen Wolf | OTA

[burnedwolf]

[ooc: Familiar.]

Tamatoa | Moana

[tamablingblingtoa]

[ FAMILIAR!!! :D who wouldn't love a giant crab ]

Sharkface | Red vs blue

[asharkoutofwater]

[ familiar ]

Lucifer | Lucifer | OTA

[thedevildoeswearprada]

[Either role.]

Jesse McCree | Overwatch | OTA

[almightythirst]

[ M/M preferred for shipping purposes. Equally into the idea of Jesse as a familiar (dog or wolf?) or some kind of hedge wizard. ]

Lapis Fathalla | Original | OTA

[oneirism]

[Info can be found here! Would be the master, a witch who specializes in black magic, but would focus on helping others by doing stuff such as breaking curses.]

[kurobakeneko]

(Would she be interested in having a feline-like companion?)

[oneirism]

(Of course!!)

[kurobakeneko]

(any specific prompt? I'm leaning on 1 and 2!)

[oneirism]

(1 and 2 sound good to me. She'll do her best to make sure he's comfortable in her apartment!)

sam wilson | mcu | ota

[wingedman]

[either role. shape-shifting falcon familiar, anyone?]

Superbia Squalo // KHR!

[sharktrash]

[ more likely the familiar. probably takes shape of a silver dog/wolf/hyena ]

Ariadne | OC | M/F

[demonicbeauty]

[Familiar.]

goro akechi ○ persona 5

[twostringsonebow]

[can be either]

Tiphane Fortanceste | original | ota

[synthesises]

[Either works! Moth for a familiar, or a very awkward and shy wizard who needs confidence and general help to not fuck everything up.]