Aura Obscura
@aura8obscura.bsky.social
Librarian, D&D, Fantasy lover, parent, chaotic good.
🇱🇹 in 🇬🇧
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Summer Evenings
February 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Summer Evenings
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Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.
On Ukraine, Europe must step into the void | Virgin
www.virgin.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.
February 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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WIP of a commission for fighting game character select screen of a DnD campaign. ✨️
February 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
WIP of a commission for fighting game character select screen of a DnD campaign. ✨️
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Now that my Stormterror's piece is complete and I'm so happy about the result, what scenary from Genshin would you like me to do next? ✨🤍
February 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Now that my Stormterror's piece is complete and I'm so happy about the result, what scenary from Genshin would you like me to do next? ✨🤍
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Of course, snowdrops are best enjoyed in-person, in nature. That’s why we’ve put together a map of beautiful National Trust spots where you can see them.
Take a look at the full list here: https://buff.ly/3CEXdc4
#NationalSnowdropDay
Take a look at the full list here: https://buff.ly/3CEXdc4
#NationalSnowdropDay
February 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Of course, snowdrops are best enjoyed in-person, in nature. That’s why we’ve put together a map of beautiful National Trust spots where you can see them.
Take a look at the full list here: https://buff.ly/3CEXdc4
#NationalSnowdropDay
Take a look at the full list here: https://buff.ly/3CEXdc4
#NationalSnowdropDay
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Finished my second scene study from Studio Ghibli's Secret World of Arrietty!
Get both Arrietty studies as a FREE wallpaper pack:
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Get both Arrietty studies as a FREE wallpaper pack:
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February 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Finished my second scene study from Studio Ghibli's Secret World of Arrietty!
Get both Arrietty studies as a FREE wallpaper pack:
ko-fi.com/s/9488ce09d2
Get both Arrietty studies as a FREE wallpaper pack:
ko-fi.com/s/9488ce09d2
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February 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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The EU will provide more weapons, and they will arrive faster, says Ursula von der Leyen.
She stressed that supporting the Ukrainian resistance is a key priority, because the security of all of Europe depends on it.
She stressed that supporting the Ukrainian resistance is a key priority, because the security of all of Europe depends on it.
February 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The EU will provide more weapons, and they will arrive faster, says Ursula von der Leyen.
She stressed that supporting the Ukrainian resistance is a key priority, because the security of all of Europe depends on it.
She stressed that supporting the Ukrainian resistance is a key priority, because the security of all of Europe depends on it.
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This is what fine table salt looks like magnified 150 times with an electron microscope.
Credit: Todd Simpson/UWO Nanofab
Credit: Todd Simpson/UWO Nanofab
February 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This is what fine table salt looks like magnified 150 times with an electron microscope.
Credit: Todd Simpson/UWO Nanofab
Credit: Todd Simpson/UWO Nanofab
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He's a lil' wonky, but he's done.
Gonna have an excited 9 y.o. in the morning.
And as tradition would have it, another birthday cake finished at 01:30 in the morning.
Gonna have an excited 9 y.o. in the morning.
And as tradition would have it, another birthday cake finished at 01:30 in the morning.
February 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
He's a lil' wonky, but he's done.
Gonna have an excited 9 y.o. in the morning.
And as tradition would have it, another birthday cake finished at 01:30 in the morning.
Gonna have an excited 9 y.o. in the morning.
And as tradition would have it, another birthday cake finished at 01:30 in the morning.
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“How are you?”
“Getting there”
“Getting where?”
“You're not meant to ask that”
“Getting there”
“Getting where?”
“You're not meant to ask that”
January 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
“How are you?”
“Getting there”
“Getting where?”
“You're not meant to ask that”
“Getting there”
“Getting where?”
“You're not meant to ask that”
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Our reaction to the Chancellor’s speech on Wednesday🗣️:
"If the Chancellor wants to drive economic growth, she must also prioritise a healthy, resilient and thriving natural world. Clean water, healthy ecosystems and a stable climate are vital for sustainable growth.”
"If the Chancellor wants to drive economic growth, she must also prioritise a healthy, resilient and thriving natural world. Clean water, healthy ecosystems and a stable climate are vital for sustainable growth.”
January 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Our reaction to the Chancellor’s speech on Wednesday🗣️:
"If the Chancellor wants to drive economic growth, she must also prioritise a healthy, resilient and thriving natural world. Clean water, healthy ecosystems and a stable climate are vital for sustainable growth.”
"If the Chancellor wants to drive economic growth, she must also prioritise a healthy, resilient and thriving natural world. Clean water, healthy ecosystems and a stable climate are vital for sustainable growth.”
Love how the "crinkle" is a universal summons between all urban animals
January 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Love how the "crinkle" is a universal summons between all urban animals
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Celebrating the Year of Snake with this enormous floral snake!
January 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Celebrating the Year of Snake with this enormous floral snake!
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70% of the UK's wealth is now in the hands of the richest 1%.
While the poorest 20% have less than 1%.
There is no money to be gained from punching down because it is all held by the people at the top.
While the poorest 20% have less than 1%.
There is no money to be gained from punching down because it is all held by the people at the top.
January 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
70% of the UK's wealth is now in the hands of the richest 1%.
While the poorest 20% have less than 1%.
There is no money to be gained from punching down because it is all held by the people at the top.
While the poorest 20% have less than 1%.
There is no money to be gained from punching down because it is all held by the people at the top.
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It is approaching 5 years since the UK officially left the EU. And what do we have to show for it? The Tories admit that they took the UK out of the EU without a plan for growth, and the consequences are clear: the cost of living is soaring, public services are on their knees...
If we are serious about growth, the EU cannot be sidelined | Praful Nargund
Five years since the UK left the European Union, the director of the Good Growth Foundation argues that closer ties with our closest trading partner is more vital than ever
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It is approaching 5 years since the UK officially left the EU. And what do we have to show for it? The Tories admit that they took the UK out of the EU without a plan for growth, and the consequences are clear: the cost of living is soaring, public services are on their knees...
Polite reminder from your neighbourhood languaphile librarian:
"Addicting" is not a word accepted in the English language.
The correct word is "addictive".
Thank you & goodnight.
"Addicting" is not a word accepted in the English language.
The correct word is "addictive".
Thank you & goodnight.
January 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Polite reminder from your neighbourhood languaphile librarian:
"Addicting" is not a word accepted in the English language.
The correct word is "addictive".
Thank you & goodnight.
"Addicting" is not a word accepted in the English language.
The correct word is "addictive".
Thank you & goodnight.
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My 3 y.o. decided Freddie needed a teddy
January 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My 3 y.o. decided Freddie needed a teddy