Thank You, Kingofthewilderwest!

Thank you, kingofthewilderwest!

A few reasons it can be fun to pay attention to small details in the FMA manga…

1. There’s a liquor brand, Stray Dog, that recurs throughout the series. You’ll see the logo in Liore…

…in Youswell (multiple times!)…

…in the apartment Falman keeps Barry… held by a man walking past Hawkeye outside her apartment door… it’s even in Mustang’s office (during the side story made for the live action’s release). It’s really everywhere.

Does the label appear in Brotherhood? You bet it does! Here it is in “The Oath in the Tunnel” at Madame Christmas’ bar!

2. You’ll notice posters in the background detailing Yoki’s shenanigans (way before you hear him recount his adventures in the north to Ed and company). Have a visual advertising “Yoki Circus” that you see in Central when Havoc goes to visit Falman and Barry.

3. Arakawa repeatedly draws the same front cover for one edition of the Central Times paper (the issue which details Maria Ross’ “crime”) throughout multiple chapters.

The reason why this is cool is because it shows a photo of a factory on fire. Later, chapters later, when Roy’s in the hospital for Lust’s stab wounds, he mentions this fire to Doctor Knox.

It was this fire that led Mustang to believe he could expect Knox would be the one doing Ross’ autopsy. Because of the newspaper photo, we know when Roy got this information and decided he could use that in the escape plan: when Breda brought the paper with the headline of Ross’ conviction.

4. Speaking of news headings, there’s an important one we see during Ed and Al’s long childhood flashback (back when they’re preparing to do human transmutation). “The Conclusion of a Civil War.”

5. There’s some amusing signage here and there. Looks like Rush Valley has some issues with proper waste disposal.

There’s even a sign that’s a just drawing of a dog one place in Rush Valley. Aptly, there’s a dog near that sign.

6. We see English writing for names including Youswell, Xing, Aerugo, Creta, Drachma, Amestris, Ishval, Maria Ross, Maes Hughes, and Ling Yao in the background, so we know how Arakawa wanted the names spelled. 

Not only that, but we can see other details like matching numbers between Ling’s prison bracelet and the tag on his confiscated sword. W1582.

Though… you DO have to lovingly laugh at the letter Hughes gets, sent from a certain “Glacier Joyous Coeaofijea;ogi”……

It’s as amusing as one FMA manga illustration of a newspaper that mentions… Britain.

7. We can read a LOT of the Latin, etc. text in alchemy-related designs. Riza’s tattoo, the different Gates of Truth, Alex’s gauntlets, you name it. 

8. We see small background manifestations of Ishvalan cultural elements. Notice the intentional removal of footwear in this panel.

9. More sobering detail here, but… between Kimblee’s hand tattoos and one oft-drawn wooden crate… ever notice the six pointed star that recurs throughout Scar’s brother’s Ishvalan War flashbacks?

10. There’s dates in the Rockbell photo album! A memorable October ’11, of course, in which Ed holds up his new pocket watch…

…but also things like Pinako with her baby, meaning we can pin down when Yuriy Rockbell was born. That baby’s pretty little in May ’73. And does that top picture of May ’72 signify the year Pinako moved to that house in Resembool?

The photo of Pinako as a young woman with Hohenheim was taken in 1866.

11. Characters like Raven sneak in before they’re officially introduced and named. Here he is at the end of Chapter 44.

12. There’s a rich couple that appears multiple times throughout the story in Rush Valley and Central.

13. And there’s Mobuo Mobuta, too. If you haven’t heard of him before, he’s a man with a thin mustache and white suit who recurs throughout the background, in essentially a manga form of Where’s Waldo.

(And yes, he’s in the anime, too, have fun hunting).

Like… there’s some fun stuff in the details, even beyond the glorious artwork.

ALL THE INTENTIONAL DETAILS, YO!

As much as I deplore censorship, I will stay. A lot of good content will remain. I enjoy sexy times as much as anyone, but there is more to life. 

I know there’s a lot of tension after Tumblr’s new policy annouced for December 17th, but reblog this if you aren’t leaving Tumblr so that other blogs can know they aren’t going to be completely alone!

You are probably already reading this fic, but if you aren’t, you are really missing out. 

Atlas ch5

Thank you Babs @b-griveros for drawing my commission! I love it so much you’ve permanently carved a smile on my face! :)

Historical/Espionage AU. After six years apart, intelligence agent Roy Mustang attempts to rebuild his relationship with a former partner. But when past and present intertwine, their reunion triggers one of life’s most difficult decisions: duty or family. Royai. Parental!Riza/Parental!Roy.

chapter 5: climb up from the walls

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Paris, October 8, 1942

The glamour of Paris is a distant memory, tucked quietly in the alcove of Riza’s mind. The city before her has been painted with everything it dreads. There’s terror in the air, in the trembling breaths of the citizens, in the drawn-out muteness that was once filled with idle chatter. Hostility on the streets, in the parade of soldiers and the constant clunking of rolling tanks. There’s despair in the water, in the fabled romances on the Seine, now placid and a murky gray. Stationed men with rifles on their shoulders stand like tree trunks at arm’s lengths, their green uniforms a jungle of watchful eyes. It’s thrilling, Riza supposes, in its own terrible way. It keeps her on her toes, sustaining the rush of adrenaline in her limbs to complete what she has set out to do.

It is now thirty minutes to 2100 hour.

The telltale signs of curfew have already seeped itself into the city, fear of the repercussions dictating every movement, every action. At precisely 2100 hour, the whole of Paris goes dark. Behind leaden clouds, there is only the pale glow of the moon and the stars to pierce the City of Light. In the eerie silence, the pavements become a graveyard to murmuring leaves, empty chairs and abandoned cafewares, quick whispers of feet scrambling towards the safety of their homes. Stray animals cower under burgeoning hedges, balled up into a slumber as the last flicker of light perishes in the distance.

“Teresa, wait!”

Before Riza can heed his warning, Roy has grabbed her arm, herding her to his side. The rushing motorcyclist shoots her a menacing glare, chastising her in French before maneuvering past honking cars, “Hé, regarde où tu marches!” Hey, watch where you’re going!

Gradually releasing his protective grip, Roy asks, worry blanketing his timbre, “Are you alright?”

Riza collects her thoughts, thawing the shock on her face. She meets his furrowed brow and pointed gaze, as if demanding an answer. Finding an offer of his arm as she looks downward, she replies in a familiar German accent, “Sorry. I’m fine.” Reluctantly, she links an arm around his, dashing past the roundabout intersection together. They head towards the looming structure just beyond the chaotic lanes, a palace-like splendor fitting for a king and his queen.

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Equivalent Exchange Tarot is the passion project of over 80 artists and writers brought together by our love for Fullmetal Alchemist. This full tarot deck serves as both a beautifully crafted set of art cards and as a divination tool for those who practice Tarot.  It is our fondest wish that this deck leads you to all of the information you seek and brings you the secrets from beyond the door, without the high cost.

Each deck comes with:

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A custom top-bottom box

A tarot guide booklet

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With 10 different tiers, there’s something to be found for everyone whether a fan of FMA or someone looking to grow their collection of decks!

Kickstarter will close on December 31st, 2018

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This is a for charity project. The charity will be the Jordan Thomas Foundation. The mission of the Jordan Thomas Foundation is to provide children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serves as a caring resource, advocate and support system for the children and their families.

More information on the project can be found here.

I pledged for a deck, today. I love FMA art, and the contributors are so talented. 

Equivalent Exchange Tarot is the passion project of over 80 artists and writers brought together by our love for Fullmetal Alchemist. This full tarot deck serves as both a beautifully crafted set of art cards and as a divination tool for those who practice Tarot.  It is our fondest wish that this deck leads you to all of the information you seek and brings you the secrets from beyond the door, without the high cost.

Each deck comes with:

78 unique and beautiful tarot cards inspired by Fullmetal Alchemist

A custom top-bottom box

A tarot guide booklet

A digital pdf of the entire deck

With 10 different tiers, there’s something to be found for everyone whether a fan of FMA or someone looking to grow their collection of decks!

Kickstarter will close on December 31st, 2018

PRE-ORDER HERE!!

This is a for charity project. The charity will be the Jordan Thomas Foundation. The mission of the Jordan Thomas Foundation is to provide children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout childhood and adolescence and serves as a caring resource, advocate and support system for the children and their families.

More information on the project can be found here.

Is this adult content????? 

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