Like, that's probably the most mentally devastating moment in the game(partly because it's unlikely you get that far today unaware of the barbecue, partly because it's the shock that gets you ready for the barbecue). It's hard to reconcile it with what usually amounts to a bikini banner.
I would like to see Desert Fomortiis. I'm picturing him wearing a cool helmet/headdress (that fits his style), shendyt kilt, armbands, broad collar and bracelets with some jewels resembling the sacred stones colors, like an egyptian god.
All my favs either already have desert alts or just got an alt recently so I just hope it's a selection that people are happy with. Pipe dream but hey.
Astolfo would be fun... SPOILERSSSSSSS.... he lost his memory in nabata and lived with igrene for a while so i think itd be fun to see him in desert garb. :)
If it's Solm, I want Pandreo. Unfortunately, I doubt he's popular enough to get a slot on the banner, and he can't exactly be the Tempest Trials unit anymore... Still, I can hope.
Design-wise, giving him something based on Fogado is the obvious choice.
Hopefully nobody I like. I don’t like these banners, even if my goat Saber getting on one last year gave us arguably the best inheritable lance in the entire game.
Something that would never happen because they seem to have forgotten about his existence, but... Niles. I think he would look good in something similar to the Fates dark mage outfit.
Since I've loved the Sage of Khadein?? banner I would love to see some Archanea representation. I think Etzel could be a good one, but it could be also Wendell and the Grustian Twins (Jubelo better since he is not in the game) since they all have connections with Khadein
If it’s Solm then I’d love to maybe see Panette there, outfit wise she could be wearing what she wore in her B-Support Ally Notebook picture. I’d also be fine with another favorite like Bernadetta or someone else getting a Desert alt since I usually end up liking the outfits they put the characters in.
TBH the only 2 characters that would get me to spend on the Desert banner are F!Robin and Shamir. Robin I'd want to see in an outfit like Tharja's Dark Mage / Sorceress Attire, and Shamir I'd like to see in something like what F!Byleth got last year.
Timerra and if she had a outfit similar to her mother queen Seforia that would be really cool.
Other than that Panette joining her would be nice and I'd love to see Ninian and Stefan. He fits the desert theme perfectly considering he's title the desert tiger.
I am more concerned about the theme — which deserts are left? Some on this sub theorized it’s Solm this year. Does Fates have a desert? Is the red canyon from Fodlan a desert? They’ll probably use Almyra anyway…
Jugdral has one but you got almost 0 characterization to show for it. No fashion, no people, no culture essentially. Valentia still in the run but what’s there besides bandits?
Technically they could revisit Tellius and use the desert where Stefan hangs around.
For units that don’t have alts and have some association to deserts:
• Gerik
• Patty
• Stefan
• Pandreo
• Panette
I wouldn’t mind seeing Muarim to go along with Desert Tormod and to free him from Fallen alt jail. I’m not a Sophia fan but it would be cool to see her get a Desert alt too (bonus points if the Guiding Ring somehow gets referenced in her skills). I’m expecting (like usual) for a CYL contender to get a last minute alt that kills their chances of winning lol
Quan for comedic purposes
Make it like the duo Whitewings but have Ethelen holding Altina instead of Catria holding Est for a Lil razzle dazzle
My brain can't figure out what design they might use for said purposes and I keep getting drawn to that one haunting NSFL series of fantastic arts depicting major events of the game with the Nuclear Waste slogan
Theirs in particular(again, NSFL warning).
Like, that's probably the most mentally devastating moment in the game(partly because it's unlikely you get that far today unaware of the barbecue, partly because it's the shock that gets you ready for the barbecue). It's hard to reconcile it with what usually amounts to a bikini banner.
I want more Quan and Ethlyn though, soooooo.
Erm thats gore not NSFL beacuse NSFL implies exssesive gore (for fetish reasons) and/or Guro/Sexual Gore 🤓
I've definitely seen NSFL used in situations that definitely weren't erotic, but ok, I guess.
I think its a thing where it held a more specific meaning at point but has been generalised
Seteth, Indech, or Macuil in humanoid form to see what Nabatean cultural dress was like in those ancient days at Zanado tbh
Me, who REALLY doesn’t want to spend orbs this month: ….Robin
I just want a new Owain but Gladiator might be a better fit for him assuming we get that again
I would like to see Desert Fomortiis. I'm picturing him wearing a cool helmet/headdress (that fits his style), shendyt kilt, armbands, broad collar and bracelets with some jewels resembling the sacred stones colors, like an egyptian god.
I better not see Timerra because I want to save orbs.
I better see Timerra because I've been saving orbs
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Claude.
This is a very very very good pick
Clarrise. Give her a matching alt to Katarina
I don’t want to spend on the desert banner but if it has either F! Robin or a Shadows character I fear I will have no choice but to blow my orbs
Timmera and Fogado
I really don't want to spend orbs this month, which means it's going to be Solm and we're going to get Timerra.
If they give me a Ninian, my life is theirs.
I just want Ismaire.
I've been huffing hopium since the Sacred Stones banner trailer that she wasn't on that one because she's gonna be part of the upcoming desert banner.
If she isn't... it's time for me to accept it's over.
I kind of hope she isn't just because I have no orb budget left.
All my favs either already have desert alts or just got an alt recently so I just hope it's a selection that people are happy with. Pipe dream but hey.
Hapi and Linhardt!!!!!!!!
If it's Solm, I want a Timerra/Annette Harmonic. Silly song friends. Otherwise, Henry.
Astolfo would be fun... SPOILERSSSSSSS.... he lost his memory in nabata and lived with igrene for a while so i think itd be fun to see him in desert garb. :)
Hopefully nobody this year at least because Franz consumed all my orbs and my usual "Add them as the TT unit" doesn't work anymore.
BUUT, to give an actual answer, maybe a Raigh or Lugh alt so they match with their mom?
HrÃd and Griss harmonic, dressed very immodestly. 🤠I'm glad it's too soon for another HrÃd alt.
I was searching for griss here 😂 we can dream.
FCorrin, Lapis, Citrinne, Veyle, Panette, Oboro
There's a few I would like to see.
Gerick or Dieck
PETRA!
If it's Solm, I want Pandreo. Unfortunately, I doubt he's popular enough to get a slot on the banner, and he can't exactly be the Tempest Trials unit anymore... Still, I can hope.
Design-wise, giving him something based on Fogado is the obvious choice.
Pandreo wearing Desert Ike’s outfit would be so peak (meaning it won’t ever happen) 🫩
Hopefully nobody I like. I don’t like these banners, even if my goat Saber getting on one last year gave us arguably the best inheritable lance in the entire game.
The Morgans
Clarisse. I need her to have one it been way to long. As for design similar to P.Katarina
Kaden would probably go hard in that sort of fabric, especially since the other options would be Rhea and Rafal.
A skip please TT
Ismaire and Joshua would make me ridiculously happy
Something that would never happen because they seem to have forgotten about his existence, but... Niles. I think he would look good in something similar to the Fates dark mage outfit.
Ismaire, as a sword unit.Â
Design you can surprise me.
it would be nice to get a red tome alt for chrom , since he can't access the dark mage class in base awakening...
At least 1 guy on the banner since we're not getting anymore TT+ units. That's all I want tbh.
Though if I have to be specific....Balthus maybe?
Since I've loved the Sage of Khadein?? banner I would love to see some Archanea representation. I think Etzel could be a good one, but it could be also Wendell and the Grustian Twins (Jubelo better since he is not in the game) since they all have connections with Khadein
I'd love Ares or Quan/Ethlyn.
Yied desert duo Altina & Leif
If it’s Solm then I’d love to maybe see Panette there, outfit wise she could be wearing what she wore in her B-Support Ally Notebook picture. I’d also be fine with another favorite like Bernadetta or someone else getting a Desert alt since I usually end up liking the outfits they put the characters in.
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TBH the only 2 characters that would get me to spend on the Desert banner are F!Robin and Shamir. Robin I'd want to see in an outfit like Tharja's Dark Mage / Sorceress Attire, and Shamir I'd like to see in something like what F!Byleth got last year.
I am huffing literal fumes of copium that they will follow up Tethys and Marisa with Gerik but it's not realistic, I fear...
Timerra and if she had a outfit similar to her mother queen Seforia that would be really cool.
Other than that Panette joining her would be nice and I'd love to see Ninian and Stefan. He fits the desert theme perfectly considering he's title the desert tiger.
I am more concerned about the theme — which deserts are left? Some on this sub theorized it’s Solm this year. Does Fates have a desert? Is the red canyon from Fodlan a desert? They’ll probably use Almyra anyway…
Jugdral has one but you got almost 0 characterization to show for it. No fashion, no people, no culture essentially. Valentia still in the run but what’s there besides bandits?
Technically they could revisit Tellius and use the desert where Stefan hangs around.
Henry, Sophia, Ismaire, Athos/Nergal(duo) F!Morgan(for the TT unit)
Brave Marianne 2, without the pogchamp faces.
IS
GIVE ME MORE SHEZ AND ROBIN ALTS AND MY WALLET IS YOOOOURZ
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Duo Noah and Thea complaining about how fucking hot it is compared to tundra land.
I'm a simple man.
Camilla. A veil, genie pants, lots of sheer fabric. Maybe a spear?
For units that don’t have alts and have some association to deserts:
• Gerik • Patty • Stefan • Pandreo • Panette
I wouldn’t mind seeing Muarim to go along with Desert Tormod and to free him from Fallen alt jail. I’m not a Sophia fan but it would be cool to see her get a Desert alt too (bonus points if the Guiding Ring somehow gets referenced in her skills). I’m expecting (like usual) for a CYL contender to get a last minute alt that kills their chances of winning lol
Honestly anyone I care