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Dear Yuletide author,
Thank you for offering to write for one of my small fandoms!
Treats are accepted and always very welcome.
* Romance, pairings with strong emotional bonds
* Gentle physicality: hand holding, leaning foreheads against each other, face stroking, soft supportive touches, eyes meeting, etc.
* Family/found family/close knit group
* Hurt/comfort
* Light angst or pining with hopeful/happy ending
* Introspection
* Slice of life, fluff
* Humour
* Canon divergences within a given setting
* Christmas/Midwinter celebration themed stories: preparing, or celebrating, or maybe enjoying a quiet midwinter night once things have settled down. I'd want something warm and cheery and maybe a bit funny, and there'd be nothing wrong with good-natured shenanigans. And maybe some reminiscing and feels.
Minichallenges:
With regards to Yuletide minichallenges, I have posted a few art prompts for the Wrapping Paper minichallenge, and would be delighted to receive anything for the Season's Treatings minichallenge or the Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational.
* Sex scenes - fade to black is okay.
* Excessive violence and gore - up to T and borderline M rating is okay depending on fandom.
* Excessive swearing - don't go too far beyond canon-typical levels. I prefer the strongest words to be used sparingly and for impact.
* Cruelty to children or animals, child death
* Non/dubcon, Incest, Omegaverse, Reader fic
* AU setting, Crossover
* Downer/unhappy ending, Hurt no comfort, Main character death (unless expections are listed)
* Character bashing
I love all my requested characters and do not enjoy seeing them suffer with no respite or resolution.
* Willow (1988)
* Willow (TV 2022)
* Baldur's Gate I and II (Video Games)
* Bone (Comic)
* Tři oříšky pro Popelku | Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)
* Merlin (1998)
Sorsha, Kiaya Ufgood. Giver's choice.
This is a fandom that has been near and dear to my heart for a very long time, and the two characters in my request play two very different parts in it, one a loving wife, seen only at the beginning and the end of the adventure, and the other a brash, conflicted warrior in the heart of the action. I would love a story focused on ether of them - or both! I would be very happy to see Sorsha/Madmartigan or Kiaya/Willow, and Mims and Ranon and Elora are all very welcome.
Prompts:
* Sorsha's change of heart, whether about Madmartigan or about her mother
* Sorsha's upbringing pre-canon. What would her bright moments have been?
* Sorsha's new life post-canon. What is her outlook? Which changes are hard to adapt to, and which are surprisingly easy?
* Sorsha/Madmartigan relationship dynamics. I'd especially like to see these two great warriors be vulnerable around each other, but I'd also enjoy seeing quippy banter, or teasing, or them sparring, or bonding over raising Elora
* Kiaya's perspective of the day they discover the baby in the river
* Kiaya's thoughts as she prepares for Willow's departure and cuts off her braid
* Kiaya's life at home, waiting, working. Does she get any news at all before Willow comes back?
* Has Kiaya ever had any minor magical encounters of her own?
* Slice of life in the Ufgood family, or from Kiaya's youth
* Kiaya and the bobbins visit Tir Asleen. What do they make of the place and all its Daikinis?
* Sorsha and Kiaya meeting each other, either as canon divergence or post-canon. Suggestions: soldier Sorsha hunting for the child, redeemed Sorsha seeking Kiaya's assistance in protecting and caring for Elora before they take on Bavmorda, a social meeting and establishment of friendship post-canon
Fandom specific DNWs: Ships other than their canon pairings. Shadow Moon content, Willow (TV 2022) content - I welcome post-canon stories that not only ignore but negate the events of these two later canons.
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Graydon Hastur, Elora Danan. Giver's choice.
For this request, I would love a story about Graydon, or Elora, or both of them together. I very much ship Graydon/Elora, but I also enjoy seeing them as companions and friends.
I welcome canon divergences as long as they don't lead to disaster, and I would enjoy seeing almost any timeframe between pre-canon and post-canon - but I would prefer that your story not be set while Graydon is stuck in the Wyrm's realm (referring to it as a past event would be fine, though).
Prompts:
* AU where Elora knows who she is all along
* Elora grappling with her new role, learning to manage expectations and her power
* Graydon similarly grappling with his changed role and his own new-discovered power, and learning how to circumvent expectations
* Graydon introspection (the boy does think a lot!). I'd love to see him have a quiet moment with his flute and his writing ideas
* AU where Graydon avoids being nuked into the Wyrm's realm
* Long term consequences of Graydon's being possessed
* Long term consequences of Elora undoing parts of what was done to Graydon - and did she only do it once?
* Hurt/Comfort with emphasis on comfort, involving one or both of them
* Graylora fluff, doing some mundane everyday thing together, or good-natured teasing, or something full of feels
Fandom specific DNWs: evil Graydon, evil Elora, Graydon/Wyrmlora, Graydon and Elora shipped with anyone except each other (referencing past Airk/Elora is ok).
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Anomen, Charname, Gorion. All, with exceptions
Ah, these games. I have been playing them for over twenty years and have no plans of stopping.
This year, I would love a story with any of the following character combinations:
* a story featuring Charname and Gorion and Anomen
* a story about just Charname and Gorion
* a story about just Charname and Anomen
Gorion can be alive or dead in the story, but the other two have to be living. Charname does not have to actively be present in the story if it has Anomen and Gorion talking about them.
Anomen is a complicated character with so much potential, and I love seeing him grow into one of the many things he can become. I like him as both LG and CN, and also as LN trying to find his way, and I really enjoy seeing his role as a cleric and a guardian of Helm be emphasized.
Charname, who can have so many faces, is effectively the glue in this story. My OTP is F!Charname/Anomen and I would be very happy to see them in a budding or established relationship, but I would be equally happy seeing them working together, getting to know each other, or supporting each other in friendship. I prefer my Charnames to be female, and of good or neutral alignment.
Gorion has a small but crucial role in the story, and there just isn't enough fic about Charname and their foster father. I generally see Gorion as a loving parent and would not want to see him portrayed otherwise, and I prefer Charnames that are at least fond of him, whether or not they agreed on the manner of their upbringing.
Getting all three in the same story, alive, will obviously require canon divergence.
Prompts:
* AU where Gorion is not killed and accompanies Charname on the Sword Coast
* AU where Gorion is resurrected and manages to reunite with Charname at some point
* AU where Anomen is/was on Sword Coast during BG1, and either meets Charname there or just knows way more about their exploits when they canonically meet
* Gorion as a literal father figure in the adventuring party
* Gorion as a father figure in the adventuring party for more than just Charname - Anomen could do to have someone to look up to who isn't in the Order
* Charname reminiscing and speaking of Gorion with Anomen (who of course has a big bag of father issues)
* Events from Charname's childhood and upbringing - possibly as flashbacks
* Lawful Good Anomen declines joining the Order, or renders himself ineligible, or leaves it within a short timespan
* Hurt/Comfort, either physical or emotional, or both
* People supporting each other and working together as a team
* What could a Harper and a servant of the God of Guardians bring to a mission involving a Bhaalspawn?
* Gorion and Anomen talking about Charname, whether it's about a mission, about their being a Bhaalspawn, or about a Charname/Anomen romance
Fandom specific DNWs: Main character death - Gorion can be dead, but I do not want to see him die. BG:EE content. BG3 content. Evil Charname. Anomen portrayed as nothing but a screwup/jerk. Charname and Anomen shipped with anyone except each other.
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Lunaria, Rose, Thorn. Giver's choice
I love the Harvestar family; how connected they are to their world, what they mean to each other, and the very different parts they each play in the story and in the Dreaming. Be it a big event, a profound revelation, or a tiny moment in time, I am always happy to see more about them! Humour, and humour amidst seriousness, are especially appreciated in this canon.
Prompts:
* A moment from Thorn's infancy
* A festival or celebration, such as an earlier Cow Race
* Memories of Lunaria
* Rose reflecting on raising her granddaughter, as the child that she is, and/or as the ruler and dreamer she must become
* Thorns thoughts and perspectives as the world completely changes for her
* Rose and Lunaria working together before the Nights of Lightning
* Thorn and Granma working together, either with a daily chore or preparing for a special event
* Family interactions in general
* Someone is Dreaming. Or just dreaming.
* An AU where Lunaria lives
* An introspective piece about all three, showcasing and contrasting their personalities
A Midwinter themed story, quiet or festive but with a warm vibe like the 6 page Bone holiday special would be especially appreciated for this canon.
Fandom specific DNWs: Main character death - Lunaria can be dead, but I do not want to see her die. Thorn/Fone Bone ship. Bittersweet ending is ok for this fandom, but not a 100% downer ending.
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Any of Popelka, the Prince, the Queen, Dora. Any from tagset.
Fandom promo here!
This wintery Cinderella story is pure Christmas for me!
Popelka is my favourite in the tagset, and my favourite Cinderella of all time, but I chose Any for this request as I would love to see stories centered on the others as well.
Popelka|Cinderella (either name is perfectly fine) does as she is told and shows kindness to her friends - and then she sneaks off to go ride her horse and throw snowballs at silly young hunters. Animals help her, she helps herself, and she is capable of both sassy grace and pure mischief.
The Prince is definitely a jock, interested only in hunting and goofing around with his friends - until the ball, anyway. I see him as unready and intimidated by the responsibilities he is expected to take up in the future, and the importance of finding the next queen is nothing to him - again, until the ball. I like to think of him as having the potential to upgrade to himbo, if he is wise enough to take after Popelka.
Dora is spoiled and pampered, and there is no denying she does take a bit after her mother, but she always gives me the feeling that she might have done better if raised differently. Maybe she needs to get away as well?
The Queen is very clearly a significant power behind the throne. She is gentle and subtle, and sees things that the King does not. I think she is a wonderful diplomat.
Prompts:
* Popelka's feelings for the prince - what does she see in him, and when does she see it? Why does she give him the riddle?
* The Prince's feelings for Popelka - how does his figuring out her riddle affect his feelings? Did he guess any of it before she spelled it out? Is he just instantly smitten at the ball? What is it that makes him smitten?
* Post-canon shenanigans
* Dora learning to be better
* Dora finding happiness of her own kind
* The Queen's perspective of the ball and the ensuing shoe hunt
* The Queen's perspective on her petulant son
* How do the Queen and Popelka get along? (I want them to get along)
* What if-canon divergence: could Dora have been kind all along? Could Popelka and the Prince have known each other earlier? Could Popelka and Dora have been friends all along, and become co-conspirators after Dora's mother took over?
No matter what, I'd certainly be delighted if it had the same general wintery vibe as the movie itself! Canonical level humour/slapstick would also be very welcome.
Fandom specific DNW: redemption of stepmother.
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Ambrosia, Nimue. Giver's choice
This miniseries/movie is a recent discovery of mine, and all I can say is that I made plans for a Yuletide nomination before it reached the 15 minute mark.
For this request, I would love a story centered on Ambrosia, Nimue, or both. Merlin is very welcome to show up, but is not required.
Prompts:
* Ambrosia and Merlin in happier days in his youth
* Ambrosia's work and her thoughts about the Old Ways
* Ambrosia taking proactive measures to protect Merlin and herself
* Events from Ambrosia's perspective
* Nimue is broken after she is burned. I would love AU where she learns to accept her new self
* Nimue's perspective on events
* Happy moments with Merlin, stolen or freely claimed
* Did Nimue and Ambrosia interact in Nimue's youth? What might Nimue have learned from her? Might Ambrosia have sought the girl out after hearing young Merlin wax lyrical about her? Could Ambrosia offer Nimue protection?
Hurt/comfort scenarios (emphasis comfort) are particularly welcome for this fandom.
Fandom specific DNWs: Merlin and Nimue shipped with anyone except each other. Bittersweet ending is ok for this fandom, but not a 100% downer ending.
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If you have any questions, please relay them to me via the mods.
Thank you!
Thank you for offering to write for one of my small fandoms!
Treats are accepted and always very welcome.
Likes:
* Romance, pairings with strong emotional bonds
* Gentle physicality: hand holding, leaning foreheads against each other, face stroking, soft supportive touches, eyes meeting, etc.
* Family/found family/close knit group
* Hurt/comfort
* Light angst or pining with hopeful/happy ending
* Introspection
* Slice of life, fluff
* Humour
* Canon divergences within a given setting
* Christmas/Midwinter celebration themed stories: preparing, or celebrating, or maybe enjoying a quiet midwinter night once things have settled down. I'd want something warm and cheery and maybe a bit funny, and there'd be nothing wrong with good-natured shenanigans. And maybe some reminiscing and feels.
Minichallenges:
With regards to Yuletide minichallenges, I have posted a few art prompts for the Wrapping Paper minichallenge, and would be delighted to receive anything for the Season's Treatings minichallenge or the Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational.
Do Not Wants:
* Sex scenes - fade to black is okay.
* Excessive violence and gore - up to T and borderline M rating is okay depending on fandom.
* Excessive swearing - don't go too far beyond canon-typical levels. I prefer the strongest words to be used sparingly and for impact.
* Cruelty to children or animals, child death
* Non/dubcon, Incest, Omegaverse, Reader fic
* AU setting, Crossover
* Downer/unhappy ending, Hurt no comfort, Main character death (unless expections are listed)
* Character bashing
I love all my requested characters and do not enjoy seeing them suffer with no respite or resolution.
Fandoms:
* Willow (1988)
* Willow (TV 2022)
* Baldur's Gate I and II (Video Games)
* Bone (Comic)
* Tři oříšky pro Popelku | Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)
* Merlin (1998)
1. Willow (1988)
Sorsha, Kiaya Ufgood. Giver's choice.
This is a fandom that has been near and dear to my heart for a very long time, and the two characters in my request play two very different parts in it, one a loving wife, seen only at the beginning and the end of the adventure, and the other a brash, conflicted warrior in the heart of the action. I would love a story focused on ether of them - or both! I would be very happy to see Sorsha/Madmartigan or Kiaya/Willow, and Mims and Ranon and Elora are all very welcome.
Prompts:
* Sorsha's change of heart, whether about Madmartigan or about her mother
* Sorsha's upbringing pre-canon. What would her bright moments have been?
* Sorsha's new life post-canon. What is her outlook? Which changes are hard to adapt to, and which are surprisingly easy?
* Sorsha/Madmartigan relationship dynamics. I'd especially like to see these two great warriors be vulnerable around each other, but I'd also enjoy seeing quippy banter, or teasing, or them sparring, or bonding over raising Elora
* Kiaya's perspective of the day they discover the baby in the river
* Kiaya's thoughts as she prepares for Willow's departure and cuts off her braid
* Kiaya's life at home, waiting, working. Does she get any news at all before Willow comes back?
* Has Kiaya ever had any minor magical encounters of her own?
* Slice of life in the Ufgood family, or from Kiaya's youth
* Kiaya and the bobbins visit Tir Asleen. What do they make of the place and all its Daikinis?
* Sorsha and Kiaya meeting each other, either as canon divergence or post-canon. Suggestions: soldier Sorsha hunting for the child, redeemed Sorsha seeking Kiaya's assistance in protecting and caring for Elora before they take on Bavmorda, a social meeting and establishment of friendship post-canon
Fandom specific DNWs: Ships other than their canon pairings. Shadow Moon content, Willow (TV 2022) content - I welcome post-canon stories that not only ignore but negate the events of these two later canons.
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2. Willow (TV 2022)
Graydon Hastur, Elora Danan. Giver's choice.
For this request, I would love a story about Graydon, or Elora, or both of them together. I very much ship Graydon/Elora, but I also enjoy seeing them as companions and friends.
I welcome canon divergences as long as they don't lead to disaster, and I would enjoy seeing almost any timeframe between pre-canon and post-canon - but I would prefer that your story not be set while Graydon is stuck in the Wyrm's realm (referring to it as a past event would be fine, though).
Prompts:
* AU where Elora knows who she is all along
* Elora grappling with her new role, learning to manage expectations and her power
* Graydon similarly grappling with his changed role and his own new-discovered power, and learning how to circumvent expectations
* Graydon introspection (the boy does think a lot!). I'd love to see him have a quiet moment with his flute and his writing ideas
* AU where Graydon avoids being nuked into the Wyrm's realm
* Long term consequences of Graydon's being possessed
* Long term consequences of Elora undoing parts of what was done to Graydon - and did she only do it once?
* Hurt/Comfort with emphasis on comfort, involving one or both of them
* Graylora fluff, doing some mundane everyday thing together, or good-natured teasing, or something full of feels
Fandom specific DNWs: evil Graydon, evil Elora, Graydon/Wyrmlora, Graydon and Elora shipped with anyone except each other (referencing past Airk/Elora is ok).
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3. Baldur's Gate I & II (Video Games)
Anomen, Charname, Gorion. All, with exceptions
Ah, these games. I have been playing them for over twenty years and have no plans of stopping.
This year, I would love a story with any of the following character combinations:
* a story featuring Charname and Gorion and Anomen
* a story about just Charname and Gorion
* a story about just Charname and Anomen
Gorion can be alive or dead in the story, but the other two have to be living. Charname does not have to actively be present in the story if it has Anomen and Gorion talking about them.
Anomen is a complicated character with so much potential, and I love seeing him grow into one of the many things he can become. I like him as both LG and CN, and also as LN trying to find his way, and I really enjoy seeing his role as a cleric and a guardian of Helm be emphasized.
Charname, who can have so many faces, is effectively the glue in this story. My OTP is F!Charname/Anomen and I would be very happy to see them in a budding or established relationship, but I would be equally happy seeing them working together, getting to know each other, or supporting each other in friendship. I prefer my Charnames to be female, and of good or neutral alignment.
Gorion has a small but crucial role in the story, and there just isn't enough fic about Charname and their foster father. I generally see Gorion as a loving parent and would not want to see him portrayed otherwise, and I prefer Charnames that are at least fond of him, whether or not they agreed on the manner of their upbringing.
Getting all three in the same story, alive, will obviously require canon divergence.
Prompts:
* AU where Gorion is not killed and accompanies Charname on the Sword Coast
* AU where Gorion is resurrected and manages to reunite with Charname at some point
* AU where Anomen is/was on Sword Coast during BG1, and either meets Charname there or just knows way more about their exploits when they canonically meet
* Gorion as a literal father figure in the adventuring party
* Gorion as a father figure in the adventuring party for more than just Charname - Anomen could do to have someone to look up to who isn't in the Order
* Charname reminiscing and speaking of Gorion with Anomen (who of course has a big bag of father issues)
* Events from Charname's childhood and upbringing - possibly as flashbacks
* Lawful Good Anomen declines joining the Order, or renders himself ineligible, or leaves it within a short timespan
* Hurt/Comfort, either physical or emotional, or both
* People supporting each other and working together as a team
* What could a Harper and a servant of the God of Guardians bring to a mission involving a Bhaalspawn?
* Gorion and Anomen talking about Charname, whether it's about a mission, about their being a Bhaalspawn, or about a Charname/Anomen romance
Fandom specific DNWs: Main character death - Gorion can be dead, but I do not want to see him die. BG:EE content. BG3 content. Evil Charname. Anomen portrayed as nothing but a screwup/jerk. Charname and Anomen shipped with anyone except each other.
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4. Bone (Comic)
Lunaria, Rose, Thorn. Giver's choice
I love the Harvestar family; how connected they are to their world, what they mean to each other, and the very different parts they each play in the story and in the Dreaming. Be it a big event, a profound revelation, or a tiny moment in time, I am always happy to see more about them! Humour, and humour amidst seriousness, are especially appreciated in this canon.
Prompts:
* A moment from Thorn's infancy
* A festival or celebration, such as an earlier Cow Race
* Memories of Lunaria
* Rose reflecting on raising her granddaughter, as the child that she is, and/or as the ruler and dreamer she must become
* Thorns thoughts and perspectives as the world completely changes for her
* Rose and Lunaria working together before the Nights of Lightning
* Thorn and Granma working together, either with a daily chore or preparing for a special event
* Family interactions in general
* Someone is Dreaming. Or just dreaming.
* An AU where Lunaria lives
* An introspective piece about all three, showcasing and contrasting their personalities
A Midwinter themed story, quiet or festive but with a warm vibe like the 6 page Bone holiday special would be especially appreciated for this canon.
Fandom specific DNWs: Main character death - Lunaria can be dead, but I do not want to see her die. Thorn/Fone Bone ship. Bittersweet ending is ok for this fandom, but not a 100% downer ending.
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5. Tři oříšky pro Popelku | Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)
Any of Popelka, the Prince, the Queen, Dora. Any from tagset.
Fandom promo here!
This wintery Cinderella story is pure Christmas for me!
Popelka is my favourite in the tagset, and my favourite Cinderella of all time, but I chose Any for this request as I would love to see stories centered on the others as well.
Popelka|Cinderella (either name is perfectly fine) does as she is told and shows kindness to her friends - and then she sneaks off to go ride her horse and throw snowballs at silly young hunters. Animals help her, she helps herself, and she is capable of both sassy grace and pure mischief.
The Prince is definitely a jock, interested only in hunting and goofing around with his friends - until the ball, anyway. I see him as unready and intimidated by the responsibilities he is expected to take up in the future, and the importance of finding the next queen is nothing to him - again, until the ball. I like to think of him as having the potential to upgrade to himbo, if he is wise enough to take after Popelka.
Dora is spoiled and pampered, and there is no denying she does take a bit after her mother, but she always gives me the feeling that she might have done better if raised differently. Maybe she needs to get away as well?
The Queen is very clearly a significant power behind the throne. She is gentle and subtle, and sees things that the King does not. I think she is a wonderful diplomat.
Prompts:
* Popelka's feelings for the prince - what does she see in him, and when does she see it? Why does she give him the riddle?
* The Prince's feelings for Popelka - how does his figuring out her riddle affect his feelings? Did he guess any of it before she spelled it out? Is he just instantly smitten at the ball? What is it that makes him smitten?
* Post-canon shenanigans
* Dora learning to be better
* Dora finding happiness of her own kind
* The Queen's perspective of the ball and the ensuing shoe hunt
* The Queen's perspective on her petulant son
* How do the Queen and Popelka get along? (I want them to get along)
* What if-canon divergence: could Dora have been kind all along? Could Popelka and the Prince have known each other earlier? Could Popelka and Dora have been friends all along, and become co-conspirators after Dora's mother took over?
No matter what, I'd certainly be delighted if it had the same general wintery vibe as the movie itself! Canonical level humour/slapstick would also be very welcome.
Fandom specific DNW: redemption of stepmother.
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6. Merlin (1998)
Ambrosia, Nimue. Giver's choice
This miniseries/movie is a recent discovery of mine, and all I can say is that I made plans for a Yuletide nomination before it reached the 15 minute mark.
For this request, I would love a story centered on Ambrosia, Nimue, or both. Merlin is very welcome to show up, but is not required.
Prompts:
* Ambrosia and Merlin in happier days in his youth
* Ambrosia's work and her thoughts about the Old Ways
* Ambrosia taking proactive measures to protect Merlin and herself
* Events from Ambrosia's perspective
* Nimue is broken after she is burned. I would love AU where she learns to accept her new self
* Nimue's perspective on events
* Happy moments with Merlin, stolen or freely claimed
* Did Nimue and Ambrosia interact in Nimue's youth? What might Nimue have learned from her? Might Ambrosia have sought the girl out after hearing young Merlin wax lyrical about her? Could Ambrosia offer Nimue protection?
Hurt/comfort scenarios (emphasis comfort) are particularly welcome for this fandom.
Fandom specific DNWs: Merlin and Nimue shipped with anyone except each other. Bittersweet ending is ok for this fandom, but not a 100% downer ending.
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If you have any questions, please relay them to me via the mods.
Thank you!