S. Kaiya J. || Mirror-lock Atelier
@mirror-lock.bsky.social
Contemplative indie tabletop games: HER ODYSSEY, GALATEA, UNTITLED MOTH GAME, & more. Worldbuilding examination. Character and roleplay theory. Opinions about fonts. She/her. You look lost, follow me. https://mirror-lock.com & https://mirror-lock.itch.io
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📌 Hello Bluesky! I'm Kaiya, a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG designer, roleplay theorist, and occasional AP performer. Current project: The Worldbuilder's Almanac (still accepting late pledges!) I also post daily peeks into my indie RPG downloads folder.
Full portfolio and mailing list at mirror-lock.com!
Full portfolio and mailing list at mirror-lock.com!
I’m sure more candles will fix it
January 15, 2026 at 7:02 AM
I’m sure more candles will fix it
It really is
January 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM
It really is
That’s a judgement call that only you can make, and that the rest of us will have to live with
January 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM
That’s a judgement call that only you can make, and that the rest of us will have to live with
I hope future-you appreciates your sacrifice!
January 15, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I hope future-you appreciates your sacrifice!
The best way to find a ton of inspiration for new projects is having one project you already need to focus on!
January 15, 2026 at 2:46 AM
The best way to find a ton of inspiration for new projects is having one project you already need to focus on!
I continue to be excited for it 💜
January 15, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I continue to be excited for it 💜
me doing research for The Worldbuilder's Almanac, basically
January 15, 2026 at 2:35 AM
me doing research for The Worldbuilder's Almanac, basically
This isn't the first time I've had to post this. So I hope you understand by now that I haven't forgotten.
January 15, 2026 at 2:21 AM
This isn't the first time I've had to post this. So I hope you understand by now that I haven't forgotten.
I hit the 4 hour mark and hung up
January 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I hit the 4 hour mark and hung up
I have decided to move my schedule around and reschedule my appointment instead of hanging up and calling again later. This is what we call the sunk cost effect, my friends
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I have decided to move my schedule around and reschedule my appointment instead of hanging up and calling again later. This is what we call the sunk cost effect, my friends
Ugh it feels REALLY bad to have to hang up after 2 hours and 40 minutes on hold
January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Ugh it feels REALLY bad to have to hang up after 2 hours and 40 minutes on hold
Oof I hope it doesn't come to that; I've got a dentist appointment before then 😅
January 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Oof I hope it doesn't come to that; I've got a dentist appointment before then 😅
I've been on hold for 92 minutes. Any bets on the final hold time?
January 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I've been on hold for 92 minutes. Any bets on the final hold time?
You know the USPTO phone queue has become serious business when they don't even provide an estimated hold time anymore, just "a longer than normal wait time"
January 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
You know the USPTO phone queue has become serious business when they don't even provide an estimated hold time anymore, just "a longer than normal wait time"
New Indo-European language dropped before Winds of Winter
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 AM
New Indo-European language dropped before Winds of Winter
The news seems to be genuine (cf. the University of Wurzburg's press release) but from over two years ago
New Indo-European Language Discovered
An excavation in Turkey has brought to light an unknown Indo-European language. Professor Daniel Schwemer, an expert for the ancient near east from Würzburg, is involved in investigating the discovery...
www.uni-wuerzburg.de
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 AM
The news seems to be genuine (cf. the University of Wurzburg's press release) but from over two years ago
I was so lucky that my first real job had an atmosphere where I could reply to my supervisors' questions of "do you want to [do this additional task]?" with "I don't want to, but I will"
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I was so lucky that my first real job had an atmosphere where I could reply to my supervisors' questions of "do you want to [do this additional task]?" with "I don't want to, but I will"
oh my god the soju candle is such a clever idea!
January 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM
oh my god the soju candle is such a clever idea!
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Hey #PortfolioDay ✨
I'm Ramona, an illustrator drawing pretty things for indie game designers, authors and the nerdy inclined.
I love to draw highly ornate and detailed pieces inspired by vintage books and decor.
alderdoodle.co.uk
hello@alderdoodle.co.uk
I'm Ramona, an illustrator drawing pretty things for indie game designers, authors and the nerdy inclined.
I love to draw highly ornate and detailed pieces inspired by vintage books and decor.
alderdoodle.co.uk
hello@alderdoodle.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Hey #PortfolioDay ✨
I'm Ramona, an illustrator drawing pretty things for indie game designers, authors and the nerdy inclined.
I love to draw highly ornate and detailed pieces inspired by vintage books and decor.
alderdoodle.co.uk
hello@alderdoodle.co.uk
I'm Ramona, an illustrator drawing pretty things for indie game designers, authors and the nerdy inclined.
I love to draw highly ornate and detailed pieces inspired by vintage books and decor.
alderdoodle.co.uk
hello@alderdoodle.co.uk
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Hello #PortfolioDay!
I’m Runo, a freelance fantasy artist specializing in characters ✦🌿
I’m Runo, a freelance fantasy artist specializing in characters ✦🌿
January 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Hello #PortfolioDay!
I’m Runo, a freelance fantasy artist specializing in characters ✦🌿
I’m Runo, a freelance fantasy artist specializing in characters ✦🌿
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Hi again #PortfolioDay !
I'm Eshpur, a freelance artist who loves stained glass, monsters and medieval things.
I specialize in illustration, cover art, and TTRPG projects👁️
✦ eshpur0@gmail.com
I'm Eshpur, a freelance artist who loves stained glass, monsters and medieval things.
I specialize in illustration, cover art, and TTRPG projects👁️
✦ eshpur0@gmail.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Hi again #PortfolioDay !
I'm Eshpur, a freelance artist who loves stained glass, monsters and medieval things.
I specialize in illustration, cover art, and TTRPG projects👁️
✦ eshpur0@gmail.com
I'm Eshpur, a freelance artist who loves stained glass, monsters and medieval things.
I specialize in illustration, cover art, and TTRPG projects👁️
✦ eshpur0@gmail.com
"Radiohandy" is one of those things that's going to stick in my brain forever now, thanks
January 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
"Radiohandy" is one of those things that's going to stick in my brain forever now, thanks
Hi Artemis thanks for asking! I'm doing my best!
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Hi Artemis thanks for asking! I'm doing my best!
Good morning, Bluesky. We've made it through yet another weekend.
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Good morning, Bluesky. We've made it through yet another weekend.
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This works for all fields of art! Illustration, graphic design, writing, game design, if you cant make it work put it down and come back to it after a while
Eyes need to be refreshed and the brain needs a break. Do not grind yourself into frustration, sometimes we just need space from the work to find the answer.
ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!
January 11, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This works for all fields of art! Illustration, graphic design, writing, game design, if you cant make it work put it down and come back to it after a while