Gaurelin
@gaurelin.bsky.social
AuDHD, queer, polyam, demi 🐺 (he/him). Pantheist, discordian, futurist. TTRPGs (GM & gaming history buff), Tolkien, Star Trek, general SF & Fantasy, video games (PS5), etc. Level 53 & living the geek life full time! Profile art by @rhapsodna.bsky.social
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Gaurelin
@gaurelin.bsky.social
· Aug 31
We live in a society run by folks trying very hard to bend reality to suit their ends & egos to a greater extent than ever before (as a country we've always preferred revisionist history). Speak the truth (especially to kids), archive books & films, & do all in your power to counter their ignorance!
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We live in a society run by folks trying very hard to bend reality to suit their ends & egos to a greater extent than ever before (as a country we've always preferred revisionist history). Speak the truth (especially to kids), archive books & films, & do all in your power to counter their ignorance!
August 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We live in a society run by folks trying very hard to bend reality to suit their ends & egos to a greater extent than ever before (as a country we've always preferred revisionist history). Speak the truth (especially to kids), archive books & films, & do all in your power to counter their ignorance!
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All of this! And it’s in danger of dying on the vine because the government funding has been pulled! Yes, even Muppets!!
“Is there a technology the left is excited about?”
High-speed rail! MRNA vaccines! New cancer treatments! Solar and wind energy collection! Better and longer-range EVs! That wood that's harder than steel! New apples! Fibermaxxing! Buldak Swicy ramen! Muppets! Muppets are too a technology, shut up!
High-speed rail! MRNA vaccines! New cancer treatments! Solar and wind energy collection! Better and longer-range EVs! That wood that's harder than steel! New apples! Fibermaxxing! Buldak Swicy ramen! Muppets! Muppets are too a technology, shut up!
February 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
All of this! And it’s in danger of dying on the vine because the government funding has been pulled! Yes, even Muppets!!
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Does anyone remember that Congress is supposed to be the only American institution that can declare war?
Breaking news: The Trump administration appears ready to launch an extended military assault on Iran, current and former U.S. officials said, as the Pentagon amasses an immense strike force in the Middle East.
Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape
Although the United States and ally Israel have a decisive military advantage over Iranian forces, there are ways for Tehran to make any attack painful, officials said.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Does anyone remember that Congress is supposed to be the only American institution that can declare war?
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I've been looking forward to getting into #TheSixDomains mechanical stuff, as much as I also love the more purely narrative parts of the project, too!
Today was a tweaks & edits day for #TheSixDomains. I made a few adjustments & plugged some holes. I'm now gearing up to write the next section, on ancestries in The Six - how standard Daggerheart ones are altered to suit the setting, and some that are unique to the place! Onward & upward!
February 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I've been looking forward to getting into #TheSixDomains mechanical stuff, as much as I also love the more purely narrative parts of the project, too!
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Today was a tweaks & edits day for #TheSixDomains. I made a few adjustments & plugged some holes. I'm now gearing up to write the next section, on ancestries in The Six - how standard Daggerheart ones are altered to suit the setting, and some that are unique to the place! Onward & upward!
February 19, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Today was a tweaks & edits day for #TheSixDomains. I made a few adjustments & plugged some holes. I'm now gearing up to write the next section, on ancestries in The Six - how standard Daggerheart ones are altered to suit the setting, and some that are unique to the place! Onward & upward!
I have purchased, used, and recommend this product. It's filled with a wonderful assortment of Adversaries, Environments, and some fantastic stat block scaling advice!
#Fangs&Felons for #daggerheart is out!
78 #Adversaries like an Ettin, Manticore, or even a Donkey or Dog!
16 #Environments like a Stampede event!
#ScalingTables!
Get it on @drivethrurpg.com or @heartofdaggers.bsky.social
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heartofdaggers.com/products/ett...
78 #Adversaries like an Ettin, Manticore, or even a Donkey or Dog!
16 #Environments like a Stampede event!
#ScalingTables!
Get it on @drivethrurpg.com or @heartofdaggers.bsky.social
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
heartofdaggers.com/products/ett...
Ettin's Adversaries: Fangs & Felons - Ettin Entertainment | DriveThruRPG
We're pleased to announce the release of our first volume of Adversaries for Daggerheart, Fangs & Felons! The ultimate campaign companion designed to keep your game running smoothly and your playe...
www.drivethrurpg.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I have purchased, used, and recommend this product. It's filled with a wonderful assortment of Adversaries, Environments, and some fantastic stat block scaling advice!
I've been looking forward to getting into #TheSixDomains mechanical stuff, as much as I also love the more purely narrative parts of the project, too!
Today was a tweaks & edits day for #TheSixDomains. I made a few adjustments & plugged some holes. I'm now gearing up to write the next section, on ancestries in The Six - how standard Daggerheart ones are altered to suit the setting, and some that are unique to the place! Onward & upward!
February 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I've been looking forward to getting into #TheSixDomains mechanical stuff, as much as I also love the more purely narrative parts of the project, too!
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If this gets funded, we're paying our writers 22.5 cents (USD) per word and we're gonna commission a slew of art from real human artists. #TTRPG
Because screw AI!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
Because screw AI!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
Coming soon: Twelve Realms RPG
An original fantasy tabletop roleplaying game and a realms-spanning campaign setting
www.kickstarter.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
If this gets funded, we're paying our writers 22.5 cents (USD) per word and we're gonna commission a slew of art from real human artists. #TTRPG
Because screw AI!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
Because screw AI!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
Today was a tweaks & edits day for #TheSixDomains. I made a few adjustments & plugged some holes. I'm now gearing up to write the next section, on ancestries in The Six - how standard Daggerheart ones are altered to suit the setting, and some that are unique to the place! Onward & upward!
February 19, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Today was a tweaks & edits day for #TheSixDomains. I made a few adjustments & plugged some holes. I'm now gearing up to write the next section, on ancestries in The Six - how standard Daggerheart ones are altered to suit the setting, and some that are unique to the place! Onward & upward!
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I think about this all the time, actually. I spent much of the last 25 years trying to get other people to see it before it was too late. Clearly, I failed.
You ever just think about how part of why we got here is because the Democrats have never been a functional opposition party? Because they have been and still are too tied to capitalism and imperialism to function as anything but the establishment?
February 19, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I think about this all the time, actually. I spent much of the last 25 years trying to get other people to see it before it was too late. Clearly, I failed.
I think about this all the time, actually. I spent much of the last 25 years trying to get other people to see it before it was too late. Clearly, I failed.
You ever just think about how part of why we got here is because the Democrats have never been a functional opposition party? Because they have been and still are too tied to capitalism and imperialism to function as anything but the establishment?
February 19, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I think about this all the time, actually. I spent much of the last 25 years trying to get other people to see it before it was too late. Clearly, I failed.
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"If man is to survive, he will have learned to take a delight in the essential differences between men and between cultures. He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life's exciting variety, not something to fear."
~ Gene Roddenberry
~ Gene Roddenberry
February 19, 2026 at 2:23 AM
"If man is to survive, he will have learned to take a delight in the essential differences between men and between cultures. He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life's exciting variety, not something to fear."
~ Gene Roddenberry
~ Gene Roddenberry
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You know who never says "that's unrealistic, it'll never happen"? Billionaires. They want *us* to keep saying it, about getting rid of them. Dream bigger, babes
February 19, 2026 at 1:58 AM
You know who never says "that's unrealistic, it'll never happen"? Billionaires. They want *us* to keep saying it, about getting rid of them. Dream bigger, babes
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Unclench your jaw.
Relax your brow.
Go get a drink of water.
See if you've taken your meds
Eat something.
Doesn't matter what you look like right now, i think you look amazing.
Because you do.
You're a wonderful person.
And have this. 🫂🖤 you did great today. You made it through
Relax your brow.
Go get a drink of water.
See if you've taken your meds
Eat something.
Doesn't matter what you look like right now, i think you look amazing.
Because you do.
You're a wonderful person.
And have this. 🫂🖤 you did great today. You made it through
February 18, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Unclench your jaw.
Relax your brow.
Go get a drink of water.
See if you've taken your meds
Eat something.
Doesn't matter what you look like right now, i think you look amazing.
Because you do.
You're a wonderful person.
And have this. 🫂🖤 you did great today. You made it through
Relax your brow.
Go get a drink of water.
See if you've taken your meds
Eat something.
Doesn't matter what you look like right now, i think you look amazing.
Because you do.
You're a wonderful person.
And have this. 🫂🖤 you did great today. You made it through
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I designed a shirt that calls out the two things that are getting a lot of us through everything. Get your friends together. Roll some dice. Oh and hey, buy this merch. I'm broke. #ttrpg #dnd #daggerheart
d20monkey.dashery.com/products/843...
d20monkey.dashery.com/products/843...
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I designed a shirt that calls out the two things that are getting a lot of us through everything. Get your friends together. Roll some dice. Oh and hey, buy this merch. I'm broke. #ttrpg #dnd #daggerheart
d20monkey.dashery.com/products/843...
d20monkey.dashery.com/products/843...
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I have never had someone else voice my thoughts so perfectly when it comes to people's strange takes on art, work, & being in the ttrpg space. I'm out here doing my best and other people who create something better aren't my "competitors", they're my colleagues. I'm here to create, to do, to be me.
Normalize laughing derisively in men's faces when they deserve it.
February 19, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I have never had someone else voice my thoughts so perfectly when it comes to people's strange takes on art, work, & being in the ttrpg space. I'm out here doing my best and other people who create something better aren't my "competitors", they're my colleagues. I'm here to create, to do, to be me.
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Okay, serious face, though:
If we actually do want to move the way we talk about TTRPGs "forward" on the theory front, develop that more beyond the bounds of academia, here's what we need to do:
Start treating clarified views of gaming as distinct lenses you can put on and take off.
1/
If we actually do want to move the way we talk about TTRPGs "forward" on the theory front, develop that more beyond the bounds of academia, here's what we need to do:
Start treating clarified views of gaming as distinct lenses you can put on and take off.
1/
February 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Okay, serious face, though:
If we actually do want to move the way we talk about TTRPGs "forward" on the theory front, develop that more beyond the bounds of academia, here's what we need to do:
Start treating clarified views of gaming as distinct lenses you can put on and take off.
1/
If we actually do want to move the way we talk about TTRPGs "forward" on the theory front, develop that more beyond the bounds of academia, here's what we need to do:
Start treating clarified views of gaming as distinct lenses you can put on and take off.
1/
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Thinking a lot about this. This cuts to a lot of disconnects I've had in gaming circles at points. In a pretty good niche now (love y'all!) but it's interesting to me how many people have *one* way to engage. Because it's alien to me. I'm the Motif/SNAP! indie guy. And I LOVE Classic Battletech.
Okay, serious face, though:
If we actually do want to move the way we talk about TTRPGs "forward" on the theory front, develop that more beyond the bounds of academia, here's what we need to do:
Start treating clarified views of gaming as distinct lenses you can put on and take off.
1/
If we actually do want to move the way we talk about TTRPGs "forward" on the theory front, develop that more beyond the bounds of academia, here's what we need to do:
Start treating clarified views of gaming as distinct lenses you can put on and take off.
1/
February 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Thinking a lot about this. This cuts to a lot of disconnects I've had in gaming circles at points. In a pretty good niche now (love y'all!) but it's interesting to me how many people have *one* way to engage. Because it's alien to me. I'm the Motif/SNAP! indie guy. And I LOVE Classic Battletech.
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DMing is about half weird research. 😂
February 19, 2026 at 12:31 AM
DMing is about half weird research. 😂
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Holy shit. This a win.
February 18, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Holy shit. This a win.
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Little advice? If a player character has a skill that lets them peek into the beyond, like premonitions or visions, a fair amount of them want you to hit them with those peeks at the most random of times.
Ask at session zero, and if so, bombard them! After all, it doesn’t all need to be true. 😈
Ask at session zero, and if so, bombard them! After all, it doesn’t all need to be true. 😈
February 19, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Little advice? If a player character has a skill that lets them peek into the beyond, like premonitions or visions, a fair amount of them want you to hit them with those peeks at the most random of times.
Ask at session zero, and if so, bombard them! After all, it doesn’t all need to be true. 😈
Ask at session zero, and if so, bombard them! After all, it doesn’t all need to be true. 😈
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We have officially released our first homebrew for #Daggerheart on #DriveThruRPG!
It's completely free, the goal with this is to have you playtest it & send us feedback.
Download the Aether Anarchist & Aether Domain: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Send feedback here: forms.gle/7RjwCxuU6tvN...
It's completely free, the goal with this is to have you playtest it & send us feedback.
Download the Aether Anarchist & Aether Domain: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Send feedback here: forms.gle/7RjwCxuU6tvN...
February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM
We have officially released our first homebrew for #Daggerheart on #DriveThruRPG!
It's completely free, the goal with this is to have you playtest it & send us feedback.
Download the Aether Anarchist & Aether Domain: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Send feedback here: forms.gle/7RjwCxuU6tvN...
It's completely free, the goal with this is to have you playtest it & send us feedback.
Download the Aether Anarchist & Aether Domain: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Send feedback here: forms.gle/7RjwCxuU6tvN...
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It sure seems like when we have our basic needs met, and don't have to hustle to survive, humans will almost always choose to create art.
And there is a lot of evidence that when a society decides to honor and promote art and artists, everyone who lives there is measurably happier.
And there is a lot of evidence that when a society decides to honor and promote art and artists, everyone who lives there is measurably happier.
I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
I’m constantly astounded at the sheer level of artistic production coming out of Iceland. Novels, movies, music. Amazing.
February 18, 2026 at 6:29 PM
It sure seems like when we have our basic needs met, and don't have to hustle to survive, humans will almost always choose to create art.
And there is a lot of evidence that when a society decides to honor and promote art and artists, everyone who lives there is measurably happier.
And there is a lot of evidence that when a society decides to honor and promote art and artists, everyone who lives there is measurably happier.
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"How do you know it's Ash Wednesday...?"
"Conservatives in the media." ❌
"Conservatives in the media." ❌
February 18, 2026 at 9:32 PM
"How do you know it's Ash Wednesday...?"
"Conservatives in the media." ❌
"Conservatives in the media." ❌