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I put the romance in necromancer.
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Have a fa-boo-lous Halloween 🎃

No tricks, just treats 🍬 Hope you like my latest drawing ✨

Stay spooky 👻 and sweet 🍭
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Families build home altars during Mexico’s Day of the Dead. These ofrendas hold photos, candles, flowers, food, and personal belongings. They are visual and spiritual offerings welcoming the spirits of loved ones. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
A colorful Day of the Dead altar with fruit, candles, marigolds, and a photo of a deceased person. Text says: Ofrendas: where the living welcome their ancestors home
November 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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And done!
August 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Rumi 💜
September 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Sexual violence can be very difficult to talk about, let alone visualize. But “Lore Olympus” by Rachel Smythe finds thoughtful ways to both talk about the subject and visualize it, in part by using the comics medium to center emotional effects. 1/14 #LoreOlympus #ComicsStudies
A metaphorical squiggle of emotion from Lore Olympus.
September 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The webcomic “Lore Olympus” by Rachel Smythe retells Greek myths through a modern lens, focusing on the relationship between Persephone, goddess of spring, and Hades, king of the underworld. On its own & metatextually, it's a thoughtful, skillful story about agency & identity. 1/10 #LoreOlympus
The cover of the first trade paperback edition of Lore Olympus, showing Persephone on horseback looking upwards at an upside-down Hades, in the underworld.
September 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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August 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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In a story that is deeply engaged with the philosophy of death and dying, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr uses the personification of death in the form of Laila, as well as the relationships and conflicts she encounters, to develop its commentary on the subject. #lailastarr 1/12
August 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Three hand signs. One simple game. Infinite chances to avoid washing the dishes ✊✋✌️

Rock paper scissors is played around the world – but the story behind it is far from simple 🧵⬇️ (1/6)
A group of young boys huddled on the ground, playing rock paper scissors in a circle on a paved street. Text says: How often do you use this game to make decisions? The earliest form of "rock paper scissors"-style game originated in China and was imported into Japan, where it reached its modern form, before being spread throughout the world in the early 20th century.
August 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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In Issue #3 of Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’s 1994 miniseries “Marvels,” the coming of the Silver Surfer and Galactus are reconstituted from the ground-view perspective of Phil Sheldon, a humble reporter, adding an existential element that borders on the sublime. #galactus 1/12
August 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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The 2019 series “Superman Smashes the Klan” by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru is loosely based on a 1946 storyline from the Superman radio show. In both stories, #Superman defends a Chinese immigrant family against the Ku Klux Klan, powerfully rejecting nativist bigotry. 1/9
Trade dress cover of “Superman Smashes the Klan” by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru.
July 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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F*CK YOU!
July 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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I did my best to compile as many protest safety notes as possible into a one page foldout zine! Coincidentally…it seems the file has breached containment…like it’s available for anyone to print or hand out 👀⚖️

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The cover spread from a one page zine printout. The left (back cover) features images of a scale and gavel, with notes on First Amendment and filming rights, and the advice to “shut the fuck up.” On the right is the cover, a megaphone with the title text “PROTEST SAFELY.” Behind it are faceless protestors. The subtitle notes, “A brief collection of tips from around the internet.” A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is an illustration of a protestor with the title “What to Wear,” including a helmet, goggles, ear plugs, gloves, a mask, a backpack, and layers/long sleeves/pants. Each have additional notes explaining their use. On the right is “What to Bring,” featuring illustrations of a backpack, money, water bottles, a mask, a granola bar and bag of trail mix, a first aid kit, folded shirt and pants, and an ID, with “DIY Defense” listed underneath it showing one protestor using a luggage case, one holding a trash can lid, and one using an open umbrella as a shield. A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is “Protect Your Identity,” advising to cover up identifying features, avoiding photography of protesters, deactivating biometric phone-unlocking tools, and writing emergency contact and counsel numbers on your arm. On the right is “Be Like Water,” the motto of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, and the text “BEWARE THE BAIT” with images of a palette of bricks and a masked man holding a crowbar toward a protestor with a sign, “Psst, free crowbar?” encouraging the reader not to engage with traps and undercover agents. A spread from one page zine printout featuring the hazards of protest opposition, including tear gas, rubber bullets, and LRAD sound cannons and flash bangs. Caution tape images accompany the text explaining the dangers of each, how to flush out eyes that have been maced/etc, and how to extinguish a gas canister with a traffic cone.
June 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Since 2021, “Marvel’s Voices: Pride” and “DC Pride” have platformed LGBTQ+ stories by LGBTQ+ creators. While these yearly specials can function as a form of visibility activism, their negotiation of corporate IP can be complicated, affecting which types of queerness are celebrated. 1/14 #PrideMonth
Cover of Marvel’s Voices: Pride (2022) by Nick Robles and cover of DC Pride #1 (2021) by Jim Lee.
June 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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If you think comics are just about superheroes, try reading "Kenkoy". 📚

The Philippines has one of the most distinctive comic traditions in the world, known locally as komiks. 🧵⬇️ (1/7)
A convention booth table displaying locally produced comic books and graphic novels, with handwritten price tags and people interacting in the background. Text says: Known locally as "komiks", the influential Philippine comic book industry has a history that stretches back almost a century. Komiks rose to become a massive cultural force sharing mythology, morality, humor, romance, and politics with the masses.
June 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Hush

Some choose a life of silence, finding power in things unspoken. Now you might get a taste of it. This is our latest #DnD magic item ready for your campaigns. Support us on Patreon to get access to our whole library of 200+ items, creatures, and more.
Hush Wondrous Item, Uncommon (requires attunement) This odd looking mask is crafted to resemble the lower half of a face with a red ribbon that ties behind the head. The ribbon extends over the front of the mask, covering the mouth of it, resembling the look of someone being silenced with a gag. The mask itself is composed of a fired porcelain with some cracks beginning to show at the edges. Donning the masks makes you feel conscious about the volume of your voice. Twice per day, while you are attuned to this mask, when you cast a spell that has a verbal component, you can ignore the verbal requirement. When cast in this way, the incantations for casting this spell are silent, but the spell itself may still make noise, as determined by the GM. Once per day, while you are attuned to this mask, you can choose a point within 120 feet of you and cause the mask to cast Silence on that point. When cast in this way, Silence is not a concentration spell as it is the mask casting it and not you. All uses of this mask’s abilities reset daily at dawn.
May 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Serinade

Sing with the songbirds with this colorful cloak that gives you backup singers! It's something every performer is going to want in your #DnD and #Pathfinder2E campaigns!

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Serinade Cloak, Uncommon (requires attunement) The outside of this mantle is decorated with brightly colored feathers that resemble that of songbirds in the wild. When exposed to sunlight, they seem to dance and change color based on the angle at which the cloak is viewed. Holding it fills your head with a symphony of beautiful bird calls resembling a sunny summer day in the country. When this cloak is donned, an illusory songbird of your choice appears on the shoulder of it. When you make a Charisma (Performance) check to perform for an audience, the songbird sings along with you giving you a +1 bonus to the check. Twice per day while you are attuned to this cloak, you can use an action to utter a command word and cast Speak with Animals. When cast in this way, the songbird on your shoulder acts as a translator between yourself and the animal. Uses of this ability reset daily at dawn. Serinade ITEM 4 Auditory, Invested, Magical Price 84 gp Usage worn cloak; Bulk L The outside of this mantle is decorated with brightly colored feathers that resemble that of songbirds in the wild. When exposed to sunlight, they seem to dance and change color based on the angle at which the cloak is viewed. Holding it fills your head with a symphony of beautiful bird calls resembling a sunny summer day in the country. When you invest in this cloak, a harmless, illusory songbird appears on the shoulder of this cloak. You choose the appearance of the songbird when you invest in the cloak and can change its appearance during your daily preparations. The bird chirps enchanting songs along with your granting you a +1 item bonus to attempts to Perform. Activate [2] auditory, envision; Frequency Once per day; Effect You utter a commanding whistle causing the cloak to cast speak with animals. When cast in this way, the illusory bird on your shoulder acts as a translator for you instead of you being able to understand the animal directly.
May 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The great thing about being a TTRPG creator is that we can take inspiration from anywhere and weave it into something fun. Example, a hyperspecific mutualistic relationship in the animal kingdom that inspired this shield!

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Crash & Ox Shield, very rare (requires attunement) Mutualistic relationships abound in nature allowing creatures to cover their weaknesses by working with another. One such relationship is the noble rhinoceros and the observant oxpecker. This magically charged shield bears the markings of each on it. While holding this shield, you have a +1 bonus to AC. While attuned to this shield, you can’t be surprised as the carved oxpecker will chirp loudly when attack is imminent. Charge. As an action, you can raise this shield in front of you and charge in a straight line up to your movement speed, ignoring opportunity attacks. Each unwilling creature in that line, whose space you move through, must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, they take 2d6 magical bludgeoning damage and are knocked prone. On a successful save, they take half damage and are not knocked prone. You cannot end your charge in a space occupied by another creature.
April 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Dire wolves were not close relatives of gray wolves. They last shared a common ancestor more than 5 million years ago. What Colossal has done is make something new and slapped a dire wolf sticker on it, as if an organism equals a hypothetical genome.
Dire Wolves Were Not Really Wolves, New Genetic Clues Reveal
The extinct giant canids were a remarkable example of convergent evolution
www.scientificamerican.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Make them think they're getting a big prize when they suddenly find themselves locked away.

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Bait & Switch Wondrous Item, Rare What may seem like two unrelated items are actually a pair bonded by an inseparable magical connection. Bait is a cloth bag with a drawstring at the top. It is seemingly filled with glimmering gold coins that are actually simple pieces of wood enchanted with illusory magics to resemble gold. Switch is a tiny flying construct that constantly tries to return to Bait when they are separated. You can use an action to place Bait in a location. It will naturally settle into position and shed a few illusory coins around it to sell the ruse. Creatures that are unaware of the nature of Bait can attempt to ascertain its nature with a DC 17 Arcana skill check. On a success, they know that the coins are illusory, but do not understand the nature of the other magics at play on this item. Once per day, when a creature that is unaware of the true nature of Bait touches the pouch, Bait and the creature are instantly teleported up to 100 feet away into the space that Switch currently occupies. Simultaneously, Switch is teleported to the same space that Bait previously occupied and begins trying to make its way back to Bait. Switch has a fly speed of 30 feet, 5 Hit Points, and an AC of 15. If Switch is destroyed, a new one can be built at a cost of 50 GP. If Switch is further away than 100 feet when a creature touches Bait, the magic fails and the creature is not teleported. A creature that is aware of Bait’s nature can harmlessly pick it up after speaking a chosen command word. This ability resets at dawn.
April 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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wilds good
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A Pastoral Love
April 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Ember

Our latest FREE magic item. Add a little extra spice to your ranged attacks with this bandolier purpose made to do the damage and get out of your way.

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Ember Wondrous Item, Rare (requires attunement) This leather bandolier is crafted from a darkened brown hide that has multiple patterns of flames stamped into the various straps and fasteners. On the front, three slots hold small throwing knives that are enchanted to always appear glowing red hot, though to the touch they feel no different than a normal throwing knife. The knives themselves have flame shaped counterweights forged into the back to help keep them balanced in air. While attuned to this bandolier, you can use a bonus action to speak a command word and cause the knives to exit the bandolier and begin floating above your head. They float there for the next 1 minute. When you make a successful ranged attack or ranged spell attack against a creature, you can utter a short whistle that causes one of the daggers to fly towards the same creature and hit it, dealing 1d6+3 fire damage. The knife then returns to the bandolier and slots itself away. Any knives not expended after 1 minute return to the bandolier on their own. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to your proficiency bonus, recharging daily at dawn.
March 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Telskean

Ever need to really charge up a game with something sure to shock your players? Well this little dagger is sure to be an electrifying addition to your #DnD tables!

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Telskean Dagger, Very Rare (requires attunement) The crystalline blade of this dagger dances and sparkles with deep blue facets covering the face of the blade. The handle itself is a well wrapped leather made to feel comfortable in the hand. Running your fingers along the blade produces a light crackling sound and causes small arcs of electricity to dance from the edge to your finger and holding it close to your ear produces a low and staticy buzzing sound like dozens of bees. You have a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical weapon. When you deal damage with this dagger, you can choose whether to deal piercing damage or lightning damage. Charged Blood. When you successfully hit a creature with an attack using this weapon, you can use a bonus action to attempt to infuse their blood with lightning. The creature must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or gain Charged Blood for the next 1 minute. While a creature has charged blood, it takes 2d6+2 lightning damage at the start of its turn. If the creature moves within 5 feet of a creature other than you, lightning arcs to the other creature dealing 1d6+1 lightning damage to it. The creature can reattempt this save at the end of its turns, ending the effect on a success. You can use this feature a number of times per day equal to half of your proficiency bonus rounded down. Its’ uses reset daily at dawn.
March 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM