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j4k3b0n

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(Just call me Jake!)
I'm just here to share my art! (And any wildlife photos I take too! Expect a lot of birds.)

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j4k3b0n

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You know it's cold outside when you go outside and it's cold.

#sona #drawing

My 'sona "Sentinel", an anthropomorphic Kitsune with three tails, wearing a black scarf, a grey shirt, a red jacket, light brown trousers and dark brown sock-shoes (alt footwear I give to my Treasure Hunters of the Stars characters that would find regular shoes uncomfortable because of things like pads, claws or birds), with his arms folded across his stomach. Water vapour can also be (just about) seen in front of his mouth from the cold air.

November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM

j4k3b0n

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Drew The Coachman from Avantris' Uprooted campaign!

(I feel like he's supposed to be undead or something, but I can only remember him being described as a large, stoic wolf)

#legendsofavantris #fanart #dnd

An anthropomorphic wolf wearing a dark red coat, a collared white shirt, black trousers and strappes boots, carrying an axe and a crossbow he uses to hunt the spiders of the Underdark at night. He serves at Count Morlock's castle, as the Coachman, and gives the party a lift to the Castle (after they fall down while being chased by a Dimwood cryptid known as "The Ocelot")

He doesn't appear very often, and a little at a time, so I didn't have much to go off of (he isn't in any of the animated shorts either, to my knowledge). Pretty sure he's supposed to be Undead too or something, much like Ygor & Morlock, but I don't remember Mikey saying that he is.

November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM

j4k3b0n

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Did some doodles of Avantris' Uprooted campaign!

#legendsofavantrisuprooted #ygor #bitsy #doodles

Doodles in order;

Ygor (A decrepit Plague Rat) in front of a blender questioning why it has a "pulse" option, in a place of the dead.

Ygor holding a lantern, saying "who goes there"

The Coachman (A wolf, not much is said about his appearance iirc) pointing Grumley (a pug knight) in the direction of the spiders, before the two go hunting.

Ygor looking upwards, commenting on the sound of bells coming from the cathedral beyond the castle.

Bitsy (A mouse herbalist) pointing, and asking if they [the party] can go to the Five-bidden wing. A joke she'd been dying to make for most of the session.

Grumley holding a crossbow (A spare given to him by the coachman. Forgot in the doodle that he does this in the middle of the night and is wearing just his night-gown) saying that he must kill.

November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM

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Aregyn

#talesfromrooton #oc

A white anthropomorphic fox with numerous red-tailed tips and a pair of floating wings, wearing a long blue coat, a floating scarf with a red line along the top edge and dark blue triangles at the bottom edge, flame-orange trousers and black shoes.

Aregyn
[Two 4-point stars either side of a 5-point star]
God of Creation

A mere extension of the void that all emerged from, Aregyn formed that material into the known universe. They possess infinite knowledge and seem extremely eager to share it with anyone, curious as to how they might use some of it.
Legend has it that they specifically created a deity of destruction just to keep things interesting.

[Aregyn has no specific weapon. He can always create his own to deal with the situation at hand, sometimes it's overkill, sometimes it isn't]

Element Proficiencies: Arcanum (Pure arcane energy not tied to an element), Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Creation

November 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM

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Cinnea

#talesfromrooton #oc

A Black anthropomorphic fox wearing a midnight-purple cloak with a skull clasp, a long violet dress with a black sash across the chest, and an earring (obscured by her face in the drawing), holding a Scythe.

Cinnea
[Two scythes either side of a skull]
Goddess of Death

Cinnea is the sister of Arkha and just about the happiest being you'll come across that has to willingly deal with death. Most reckon it's just a front she puts on to hide some of the horrors that she's seen, but she really does it to comfort souls about their journey to the River Arkha and into Heris [in the image, it generally talks about her disposition being about ensuring that the souls aren't terrified, but I think this makes a bit more sense]. Rumor has it that a king imprisoned her to evade his death (how she was seen, nobody knows), and had frightened her enough so that she had Kyrin untether [the King's] soul and personally throw him into the depths of Lake Irit. [Yes, this tale is kinda based on Sisyphus & Thanatos' ordeal]

Weapon: Soul Scythe

Elemental Proficiencies: Fel, Soul, Earth

November 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM

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Kyrin

#talesfromrooton #oc

A dark-brown anthropomorphic canine, wearing a brown hat with a blue feather, a blue-purple shirt, a purple scarf with several adornments, light brown trousers and black boots, holding an Oar adorned with valuables and elemental blades.

Kyrin
[A small boat, with a lantern hanging from the front]
God of Travel & Chief [the image says "Cheif", I can spell, I promise] Ferryman of the Dead

Kyrin is a quiet Ferryman of Heris and has the ability to travel wherever he wants (unlike Arkha, who cannot stray too far from the Afterlife or the River Arkha) as fast as he needs to, though he usually prefers to take it slowly. He is perhaps the most sighted God upon the surface and there are plenty of legends of a mysterious figure paying off everybody's tabs in the busiest tavern around. While on the surface, he extends his services to mortals and, though he does not care for pay, giving him gold will ensure your future journeys go well. if you displease him however...

Weapon: Oar of Kyrin

Elemental Proficiencies: Water, Fel, Soul

November 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM

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Arkha

#talesfromrooton #oc

$An anthropomorphic black fox, wearing a skull & ring earring, a skull necklace, a long black shirt with a skull belt, white trousers and dark brown Sandals. Arkha [A skull with four flame-orange petals either side of it Goddess of Afterlife Arkha resides in the Palace at the bottom of Heris (The Afterlife) at the mouth of the River Arkha. She was remarkably impressed as to how Kira was able to descend through Heris, and offered [her] an immortality pact. She also rescued Jeriah from the river surface-side and gave him a small fraction of her power to prevent his death. She knew the two [of them-referring to Kira & Jeriah-] were somewhat related and ordered Kyrin to deliver her poleblade to the Citadel. Weapon: Poleblade of Arkha Element Proficiencies: Fel, Soul, Dark, Water$

October 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM

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Kira Stormwing

#talesfromrooton #oc

An anthropomorphic wolf-bird hybrid wearing a turquoise top, a blue loincloth (covering front, sides and back either side of the tailfeathers), gold jewellery and a necklace.

Kira Stormwing
[Three wind swirls]
Harpy Mage/ Warlock

Kira is a Harpy from the Southern Shardcliffs. She was outcast for practicing Arcane Arts and for refusing to engage in hunting practices. Kira is incredibly skilled in spellcasting and even made a pact with the Old God of The Afterlife "Arkha" for immortality. She built the Azure Citadel to share her arcane knowledge and serves as its headmistress.

Weapon: Hand-casting

Pact: Arkha's Blessing (cannot be felled by illness, age or arcane methods)

Element Proficiencies: Wind, Earth, Water, Soul, Lightning, Wild

October 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM

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Jeriah Waters

#talesfromrooton #oc #necromancer

An anthropomorphic fox with a white muzzle, wearing a green cloak with a purple trim and skull clasp, a liquorice-black shirt, a belt, blue trousers and dark grey boots, holding a polearm with a long blade.

Jeriah Waters
~(a skull)~
Fox Necromancer

Jeriah grew up at the Azure Citadel with Dorin and Eleanor. When he was younger, he fell into -and nearly drowned in- the River Arkha, giving him some control over souls. He later studied Necromancy and started to learn Dark Magic [For context in-universe, "Magic" refers to anything that messes with any Natural Taboos or unknown forces, Arcane refers to the usual spells] to fully bring back someone dear to him...

He eventually fell to Darkblight [a side effect of using Dark Magic, if you are heavily afflicted and you lapse concentration while casting a Dark spell, you lose your mind] and was sealed under the Citadel by Jordyn and Dorin.

Weapon: Poleblade of Arkha

Element Proficiencies: Soul, Dark, Water

October 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM

j4k3b0n

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Dorin Storn

(I've got another character coming shortly)

#talesfromrooton #oc

An anthropomorphic Fennec Fox wearing a pale blue cloak with a yellow trim, a blue long-sleeve shirt, black trousers and brown boots, holding a Mage's stave.

Dorin Storn
[A pale blue lightning bolt]
Fennec Fox Stormcaster

Dorin grew up at the Azure Citadel with Eleanor and Jeriah.
Once he was old enough, Dorin learned stormcasting just like his father. He became close friends with Jordyn, and was reluctant to part with him after the Darkblight incident.

Weapon: Stormwave Stave-Ax

Element Proficiencies: Lightning, Wind

October 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM

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Eleanor Waters

#talesfromrooton #oc #druid

A dark orange anthropomorphic fox, wearing a purple-blue long-sleeve shirt, a jewel necklace, a black cloak, a bone belt, a brown skirt & Dark grey boots, holding a claw weapon.

Eleanor Waters
[A branch, with several leaves]
Fox Druid

Eleanor grew up at the Azure Citael with Dorin and Jeriah. Even at a young age, she was forming bonds with critters, and would eventually learn Druidry.

Weapon: Claws
Wildshape: Raven
Element Proficiencies: Wind, Earth, Ice, Wild

October 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM

j4k3b0n

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Made a profile (of sorts) for Jordyn!

#talesfromrooton #oc #artificer

A grey-brown anthropomorphic wolf with a determined expression, wearing a dark-brown coat, pale trousers & black boots, holding a gold & grey rife with the stock collapsed.

Jordyn Garren
[A bar separating the name, coloured blue]
Wolf Artificer

Jordyn grew up in the quiet village of Pinegrove. when he was 7, it fell under attack by an enraged Wendigo. Wounded, he ran on through the night, not daring to look back. Jordyn eventually trips up in a field and turns to find the beast towering over him, claws poised. It is then struck dead by an arcane lightning bolt and he passes out.

He wakes up in a dorm room at the Azure Citadel, and learns artificing after some time, until one of the students falls to Darkblight, and he is forced to leave...

Weapon: Artificer's Rifle

Element Proficiencies: Fire, Ice, Lightning, Wind

October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM

j4k3b0n

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Jordyn and a Moth Fae

(Lore in alt text!)

It's been a while since I've drawn this style so it's a little rusty, but I've been watching Legends of Avantris recently, so I figured I'd return to Tales from Rooton!

#ocs #talesfromrooton #artificer #fae #drawing