Secrets of the Tate

[jack_babalon]

The Magic Circle
John William Waterhouse, 1886

Apparently the Tate Gallery is in possession of this painting but don't have it on display for some reason. A shame really, but at least you can see it virtually here.

Well anyway since I have no Valentine of my own I can cast pleasant daydreams across the ethernet that I am indeed the Demon/Angel this beautiful magickian is summoning.

Why not? I'd make a fine familiar one day.

Comments

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Bastards. I heart Waterhouse.

Also, appease my curiosity, if you would: are you leash-trained?

[jackbabalon23.livejournal.com]

I have been willingly collared if that's what you mean, and taught the proper ettiquette that such an act requires.

[xtopher-robin.livejournal.com]

That's a mesmerizingly beautiful painting. I'll have to look up more of Waterhouse's stuff.

You'd make the best familiar; you'd also be a great personal photographer, though I don't know if spirits can operate a camera without messing it up. lol Miss ya man.

[jackbabalon23.livejournal.com]

And a "Find Familiar" spell is availabe at 1st level for most MU...what a bargain!

Why thank you Xtopher, though it'll be awhile before I become a decent photographer. Still it'd be sweet if I could be one of those guys who gets into clubs for free because he's got a camera around his neck and an eye for scantily dressed fetish performers!

[efire360.livejournal.com]

Ooooo! That ring of fire looks mighty hot.

Happy Valentine's!

[jackbabalon23.livejournal.com]

Happy Horny Werewolf Day back at you!

[efire360.livejournal.com]

Oh my! How did you know that I have a thing for werewolves?

[efire360.livejournal.com]

I shall be sure to celebrate Lupercalia in the traditional way tonight.

The sacrificial feast followed, after which the Luperci cut thongs from the skins of the victims, which were called Februa, dressed themselves in the skins of the sacrificed goats, in imitation of Lupercus, and ran round the walls of the old Palatine city, the line of which was marked with stones, with the thongs in their hands in two bands, striking the people who crowded near. Girls and young women would line up on their route to receive lashes from these whips. This was supposed to ensure fertility, prevent sterility in women and ease the pains of childbirth. This tradition itself may survive (Christianised, and shifted to Spring) in certain ritual Easter Monday whippings.

[daucus-carota.livejournal.com]

Talented Magickian, indeed, if she is able to summons you, though, undoubtably, unworthy of you. (I assume most are.)
xxx