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aspynjaye.bsky.social
Ella 🍂 she / they
@aspynjaye.bsky.social
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artist 🍂 bard 🍁 fantasy nerd 🍄 TTRPG lover and LARPer 🌻 lvl 26
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saw my favourite animal for the first time since knowing they're my favourite animal
Aspyn crouches down outside the raccoon habitat facing away from the camera wearing an orange cardigan and grey beret. A raccoon can be seen behind the fence standing on grass looking up at the visitors. Some other guests, including a buggy, can be seen to the left also watching the raccoons. A raccoon stands on some rock work next to an empty artificial stream. Behind her is grass and more rock work.
November 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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@kingmerryweather.bsky.social helped me translate Foxglove's skillset and vibe to work within the world we play in, and in this iteration they're a Warlock

I'm super happy with the updates I've made to their lore (and their design) and even happier with how they fit into the current party
A short comic of Foxglove meeting Nomad, a current party member. The first panel shows Foxglove holding out a hand in greeting saying "The name's Foxglove. nice to meet ya!". The second panel shows Nomad, an 8ft tall Firbolg giant bending down to shake Foxglove's hand.
November 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Then in March 2022 I discovered the Adventurer's Tarot deck by Weird Works and decided to reimagine Emery as the custom Wild Oracle Class. Foxglove got a slight name change, new pronouns, and a new vibe that came with additional lore
Two side by side illustrations of "Foxglove the Oracle" showing them holding out two handfuls of cards. They have short brown wavy hair with green tips, a half mask made of bark, dark trousers and tall brown boots. The illustrations are the same, except the one on the left shows them wearing a purple constellation poncho cloak and the one on the right shows them wearing a pale purple shirt and dark purple overbust corset. Three purple spectral cards float above their head.
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Foxglove is a character that has existed in some form or another for five years

Their first iteration was as "Emery 'Fox' Foxglove" in August 2020, a halfling druid concept who didn't have much to her character except a colour scheme and a vibe
A digital illustration of Emery 'Fox' Foxglove, a halfling druid. She has pale skin and dark hair in braids with purple flowers entwined in it. She wears a short orange cloak and a long green skirt with brown boots and holds a long branch-like staff. In the illustration, she looks up anxiously as pink petals rain down from somewhere off screen.
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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got to play my new little guy tonight and I already love them ✨ so much ✨
A reference sheet for Foxglove (they/he) depicting two full body illustrations, a bust and side profile bust, and detailed views of an outfit, a wooden half mask, and a handful of oracle cards. The background is a purple and blue nebula with stars and there is a bar of reference colours at the top. Foxglove is a gaunt halfling with pale skin, brown and green hair, one green eye, and eyebags. They wear a wooden half mask over their left eye to hide a purple crystal prosthetic. Their signature look includes a big constellation blanket cloak and fancy clothing with lots of pouches and foliage.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Happy Hallowe'en!

I've been far too busy to source a costume this year, so here my 5am Pearl cosplay from Twitch Con

I love this kit look, being a blend of my love for the Life Series and for LARP, and I'm excited to keep adding bits and bobs to it every time I wear it!
Aspyn in their 5am Pearl cosplay takes a mirror selfie. They wear a white blouse and black shorts with a red velvet Capelet and matching bodice corset. Tilly, a white wolf, sits on their right shoulder.
October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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@kingmerryweather.bsky.social and I meeting our favourite Minecraft streamers at Twitch Con
The "D'ya like Jazz?" Meme from The Bee Movie with text reading "D'ya wanna LARP?" in black and white text.
October 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The latest episode of the AfterLARP podcast is live!

@kingmerryweather.bsky.social and I sit down to talk all about the last event of Menhir's Fate's first ever year, and what a ride it's been!

youtu.be/YHUoaq2rNak
October 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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AFTER LARP IS SO BACK 🎉

@kingmerryweather.bsky.social and I spent another lovely (and hot!) weekend in the fields of Haven and we're back to tell you all about it!

youtu.be/udVHlA0o9hQ?...
The thumbnail for the After LARP podcast's latest video. Aspyn and Stephen's character stand in conversation in a field of canvas tents, with the Menhir's Fate logo superimposed I'm the bottom left corner. Aspyn's character wears a pink dress and Stephen's character wears a red doublet with a purple half cloak and red tricorn hat.
August 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Sneaky bonus After LARP episode! We chat about Plot and how to get involved at LARPs

With @kingmerryweather.bsky.social on their shiny new channel 👑

youtu.be/P5ND5mP_NX4
The video's thumbnail, showing The Sweetsmith (KingMerryweather) and Safira the Songbird (Me) listening to a fellow player character talk. "After LARP Extra: Plot" is written across the screen in white medieval font.
June 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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LARP 101 at Twitch Con was incredible!

Our workshop went so well, I fought so many people, and the whole crew was wonderful. Massive thanks to @heftyyeti.bsky.social for having me along for the ride!

And to @kingmerryweather.bsky.social for literally having me along for the car ride
A Polaroid photo against a dark grey background, of six people in their LARP kit. "LARP 101 '25" is written in blue pen at the bottom of the photo.
June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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LARP 101 was fab and I am so tired

Photo taken moments before the workshop where I was clearly not feeling out of my depth at all
Aspyn, in their LARP kit, stands in front of a screen that reads "LARP 101, roleplay without a table". They have a confused and nervous expression on their face.
June 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Smol Safira

Smolfira, if you will
A quick pen sketch of Safira, coloured digitally. Safira stands with her hands on her hips looking off to the right. She wears a purple doublet with a puffy sleeved white undershirt and dark trousers. She has a chunky black hero belt. Her hair is red and tied back with a purple bandana, and she has a small pair of antlers.
May 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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It's been a week since Menhir's Fate E2, and @kingmerryweather.bsky.social have a fresh After LARP podcast episode all about it!

We talk about our goals, my foray into NPC-Monstering, and most importantly HAVEN COMING TO HAMMERSTADT

#menhirsfate #larp

youtu.be/dGdk_S3BTy4?...
The thumbnail for After LARP Podcast Episode 2, showing the crew of the Setting Sun and The Sweetsmith negotiating a trade deal
May 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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MCM London go-ers!

I will be in The Forest Glade on Friday promoting LARP with a host of lovely people, like @heftyyeti.bsky.social and @kingmerryweather.bsky.social

Come say hi and/or fight me ⚔️
A promo image for MCM London Comic Con with Aspyn's LARP character Safira, from Menhir's Fate. Safira wears a purple doublet and a puffy sleeved blouse, and draws a sword from her baldric.
May 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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The Songbird of Portavas 🎶🌊

📷: Chris Thomas Photography
Aspyn, dressed as Safira their LARP character, looks off camera to the left. They wear and purple doublet with a white undershirt and a baldric, along with a small collection of necklaces. Their red hair is tied back with a purple bandana, and they have antlers and white deer freckles across their cheeks. The sun, off screen, is just beginning to set, casting a harsh light across their right cheek and giving the scene and soft glow.
May 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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In case you forgot, among all the LARP buzz, I still draw!

Here’s my sweet silly
Pirate bard, as it’s her almost-namesake month
Mwfanwy, or “Mae”, is seen as a bust against a pale blue sky dotted with sea birds. She wears a brown leather tricorn hat with a big blue feather and a green sleeveless coat with a white underblouse and a green waistcoat. Her hair is a dark auburn and tied back in two plaits, and she has a messy fringe. As a half-elf, she has slightly pointed ears. Mae looks off to the right of the frame with a cheeky smile, and her eye shines are little hearts.
May 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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This time next week I'll be back in the field for Menhir's Fate Event 2!

I'm so excited and it's still so far awayyyyyyy

📷: Krios Photography
(Who did a FANTASTIC job at making me feel and look cool during our photoshoot!)
Aspyn smiles down at a compass. She is wearing a pink and purple doublet, with poofy white sleeves, a hero belt, and a baldric with a sword. She wears glasses and a head band with antlers attached, as well as a pink headscarf that ties back her hair. Aspyn, dressed in the same pink and purple doublet as the first picture, sits in a field playing her guitar. In the background a line of white tents can be seen. Aspyn, in the same pink and purple doublet as the first photo, glares beyond the camera as she draws her sword from her baldric. The sleeves of her shirt billow gloriously in the wind.
May 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Menhir's Fate was so good!

I am exhausted, but worth it- I haven't had that much fun at a LARP in a very long time. Bring on MF2 🌊
Aspyn stands smiling in front of some bell tents in their LARP kit. They wear a purple and blue doublet with a white collared shirt, lots of necklaces and a baldric strap. Their hair is tied back with a pink head scarf and they are wearing toirsoise-rim glasses. They also wear a pair of short deer antlers, and have fawn spots across their cheeks and temples and their nose has been darkened to look animalistic.
April 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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I'm going to a LARP!!

It's a brand new festival game called Menhir's Fate, and I've been making videos chronicling myself getting ready

Episode 1 about making my character is live now!

youtu.be/B4HvsYA8KIo?...
A thumbnail for Aspyn's video, showing a hand holding a compass in front of greenery. "Ep 1" is shown in the bottom right in a fancy font.
March 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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My new LARP kit is 95% done and I can't wait to be in the field!
Aspyn takes a mirror selfie in their LARP kit. They wear a purple, pink, and blue doublet over a white shirt and grey trousers, a black leather baldric with a simple short sword, and a black leather hero belt with multiple pouches and pearl strings. Their hair is partially pulled back by a pink head scarf, and they wear a pair of resin antlers. The mirror has fairy lights and fake ivy handing down the side.
March 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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I've been very sick but my antlers for LARP have arrived!
A mirror selfie of Ella/Aspyn wear a small set of resin antlers. The mirror has a gold ornate frame and has a string of unlit fairy lights and a kingfisher necklace hung across the glass. The shelf in front of the mirror is cluttered with various knick knacks including an Instax camera, two candle sconces, a wax melted, and several candles.
March 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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I’m very normal about my Tavs

And this time I went in with the goal of designing a character I’d actually enjoy drawing 🪈🎶
Two portraits of Magpie, a half-elf bard from Baldur’s Gate 3, on a dusty pink background. In the top left is a bust portrait, and in the right is a full body portrait of Magpie playing the flute. Magpie has fair skin with a pink blush and pink hair with darker pink streaks framing the face. They wear fancy clothes in white and blue and brown trousers with gold knee pads; their belt has a golden magpie buckle. They also wear a dark pink cape flowing from behind their shoulders. In the bottom left is a stylised text box reading the following: “Magpie, they/them. Half wood-elf, lore bard, entertainer. Likes: hiking, reading, & wearing silly hats. Dislikes: waking up late, tomatoes, & taking off silly hats.”
February 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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WIP of a mini ref sheet for my Tav, Magpie, and uhhh I guess “short pink hair with a darker pink streak and green eyes” is a character design that’s been stuck in my head since 2021
A bust and a full body illustration of Magpie, a Baldur’s Gate 3 bard with short pink hair and blue and white armour with a red cape. They have green eyes and bird tattoos on their left cheek. In the full body art they are playing a flute. The background is dusty pink. An old illustration from 2021. Avis, a teenager in a red cloak and green boots, holds a copper staff and a red panda on their shoulders. They have short pink hair, green eyes, and freckles. The background is a navy circle on a white field.
February 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Some of (but not all of) my full art/holo pulls from Hermitcraft TCG!

Looking forward to learning how to play now that I've got myself a deck

#HermitcraftTCG
A holo full art card of ZombieCleo from Hermitcraft TCG series 2 A holo full art card of King Joel from Hermitcraft TCG series 2 A holo full art card of Steampunk Tango from Hermitcraft TCG series 2 A holo full art card of Potato Boy from Hermitcraft TCG series 2
February 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM