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Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
@baladria.bsky.social
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Egyptologist ⛏writer ✍️ archaeogamer 🎮 39 👵🏻 OFMD 🏴‍☠️
- Egyptian OFMD art & essays
- Please Let Me Hold You 🌵🦉

🔗: https://www.brianacjackson.com/biolinks
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Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️ @baladria.bsky.social · Sep 19
I have finally finished the Orgasms Papyrus, inspired by a real ancient Egyptian one! Here's a video; the music track is called "The Pharaoh is Coming" (thought it appropriate). If printed, the papyrus would be 14 feet long. More info to follow. #OFMD #OFMDnsfw
baladria.bsky.social
So, I put it into my mind to make my own clothes after being extremely disappointed by the trash bags that qualify as clothes in stores. I asked my mom to teach me to use her sewing machine from like 1992. Instead she bought a new one and now I’m like…well I guess I’ll be sewing a lot now 😂
Photograph of a brother brand sewing machine.
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 AM
baladria.bsky.social
New stickers arrived!!! #OFMD logo in ancient Egyptian language & hieroglyphs & Egyptological transliteration ❤️ People who pre-order a deck of cards (linked below) will receive one of these. One day left to pre-order!!

ko-fi.com/s/ecd46d6be8
Round sticker with a black background and pink text in Egyptian hieroglyphs, Egyptological transliteration that reads “toot-en kheperet a’oo”, and English text that reads “our image manifests death”
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
baladria.bsky.social
I began writing Please Let Me Hold You while still living in Egypt. It's now past midnight there, which means it's officially the 1st anniversary of our beloved cactus boys. Here's a WIP for the next chapter & a link to the fic. I'm feeling emotional. 🌵🦉. #OFMD

archiveofourown.org/works/606381...
Leaving Ed’s apartment Sunday night very nearly felt like the hardest thing Stede had ever had to do. They kissed slowly and deeply over and over at the door as though they’d never see each other again and that it was a goodbye for eternity, when really it was a goodbye until Friday night when they’d see each other again. They spent the weekend planning how to schedule themselves since they both had to return to work and Ed had long and late hours streaming, while Stede had to work with Mary about scheduling the family, and they decided that Ed would spend Friday and Saturday nights with Stede at his house. It was so disappointing to return to reality after a glorious week spent solely with Ed, navigating new feelings and activities, figuring out how to be in love and wading through feelings of fear that Stede couldn’t let go of just yet. Ed understood, somehow. Perhaps he even felt a little fear himself, as it was he who said that taking it slow like this was likely the best for them. Not to mention Ed was in a new frame of mind regarding his career and personal life, and his growth. Stede had a lot of catching up to do in that respect. He felt like a newborn as he began to learn more about himself by the hour, including how resilient he actually was when faced with the challenges of his new family dynamic and the empty house that came with it. And then he knew. He knew he was, at last, ready to “do everything”, as he’d referred to it. But he wanted it to be as special for Ed as it would be for him. It was the final push he needed to reclaim the master bedroom. He resolved to take off all of Friday, and start his day extra early to prepare for Ed’s arrival Friday night, as was their routine now. He wouldn’t let on there would be a change in plans. He scheduled laborers through Task Rabbit to help him move his bed upstairs while putting in orders for Instacart shoppers to pick up several pillow forms of various size and enough battery operated flickering candles to make the shipper ask if he were preparing a Satanic ritual. Meanwhile, during the week he left early from work to visit his favorite linens store where he picked up royal purple silk sheets, decorative pillow shams and accent pillow covers in shades of rich red, and a very exquisite and indulgent cashmere blanket with a paisley design in royal colors of green, blue and golden yellow. Stede would typically have considered the blanket a garish contrast to the purple sheets, but Ed looked so striking against these colors. He wanted to build Ed a veritable nest of softness and warmth that he could luxuriate in while Stede held him close and looked into his eyes, and fulfilled the desire that he’d stored so patiently. How divine he would look amid these fabrics, an ornament of Stede’s bed, pressed onto the soft mattress and pillows, skin glowing golden in the candlelight. Ideally, the candles would be real, but Stede preferred not to test fate, which would, with his luck, culminate with Stede and Ed sucking air in through an oxygen mask, wearing nothing but a foil emergency blanket, while an exasperated fireman lectured them about the dangers of unattended candles.
November 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
baladria.bsky.social
Progress of new sweater in wool!!
Photograph of a knit sweater in progress made with green wool yarn
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
baladria.bsky.social
We have the Egyptian OFMD winners! For the card deck, the winner is @adhdedteach.bsky.social 🥳 Many congrats! Let's be in touch! ❤️

Many thanks to everyone who submitted their name to the raffle! And most of all, thank you to the anonymous donor!
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
asisherright.bsky.social
Just dropped off the first batch at the post office! I'll have access to the laser cutter Monday night so if you're thinking of ordering, now is a great time!
asisherright.bsky.social Sylvia 🪽🌊🌝 @asisherright.bsky.social · 7d
Ok yay I'm so glad! Ok here's the listing. My access to the laser cutter is limited so the earlier you can place your order the better to ensure I can make it and send it out in time. #ShopOFMD #OFMDFanArt

ko-fi.com/s/699a70f2fb
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
baladria.bsky.social
Oh wow @victoriavane.bsky.social this just passed thru my feed again! I remember I was in Abydos, Egypt, working at a dig site when you tagged me in this and later that day I went to another dig house and raided their garden for onions 😂
victoriavane.bsky.social Manu 🌷🏴‍☠️ @victoriavane.bsky.social · Jan 31
Got stuck on a boring phone call and I guess my mind wandered to @baladria.bsky.social 's Please Let Me Hold You boys 🌵😊

(if you're not reading it, please do, it's a delight! archiveofourown.org/works/606381... )
A sheet of paper with some doodles on it: a pair of headphones with kitty ears, a little cactus in a pot and a couple of plushies (a cactus and a owl) holding hands
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
baladria.bsky.social
I'm compiling my Excel sheet for the raffle & your responses are making me laugh so much. To the person who is excited about Egyptian Magic Man, I'm very sorry that he's not among the characters, but now I feel like I need to get going on that 😆 BTW there are still 10 hours to sign up! #OFMD
baladria.bsky.social Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️ @baladria.bsky.social · 3d
ONE DAY LEFT to sign up for the FREE raffle for an Egyptian #OFMD card deck donated by a fellow fan!

sign up here: forms.gle/SyGGbm9XNNf2...

Pre-orders on ko-fi close NOV. 18 (link in replies)

Shipping worldwide!
November 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
tenderashell.bsky.social
LAST DAY FOR THE RAFFLE!

Entry form closes at midnight EST tonight, winner will be announced tomorrow 16 Nov

Make a $5 donation to support food security for Indigenous people & you could win the Godfrey Thornrose hoop 🩵

Enter here:
tinyurl.com/4f6n8txf

#ofmd #ofmdfanart #OurFlagMeansDeath
Cross stitch design in teal and silver on black fabric inspired by Stede’s Godfrey Thornrose costume
November 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
baladria.bsky.social
I’m so old and out of shape 😂😂😂 I spent 16 hours this week shelving books in the library’s children’s department, which requires lots of crouching to reach child-height shelves. My body is broken 😂 My knees crackle like rice crispies! I told my sisters I feel like I’m training. for sumo wrestling
a man with blonde hair and a beard is laying down
ALT: a man with blonde hair and a beard is laying down
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
politestmenace.bsky.social
Pirate friends, a reminder that you can have your very own Lego boys calendar for your walls!!

👉 anyone can order via this link until Nov 27: politestmenace.bigcartel.com

#LegoEdandStede #shopOFMD
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
ofmdframes.bsky.social
asking is tough, but i'm hanging on by a thread, my housing situation is imploding, and i'm struggling to afford groceries/meds/etc 😓 if anyone is able to contribute, every little bit would be a huge help to this queer trans person rn 🫂🫶

ko-fi.com/patcheschance
image mainly for algorithm purposes, very relatable ed teach in the blanket fort trying not to cry (our flag means death s1e10)
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
baladria.bsky.social
ONE DAY LEFT to sign up for the FREE raffle for an Egyptian #OFMD card deck donated by a fellow fan!

sign up here: forms.gle/SyGGbm9XNNf2...

Pre-orders on ko-fi close NOV. 18 (link in replies)

Shipping worldwide!
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
mgm1229.bsky.social
The rainy season has fully begun in Seattle and Ed’s having a hard time with it. Stede knows how much the battle jacket comforts Ed so he’s wrapped him up in it. Now they’re watching Wellington Paranormal and giggling. Thank you @baladria.bsky.social and @ghostalservice.bsky.social for my boys💖
Ed doll in the battle jacket, Stede doll in the pink bird robe.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
tenderashell.bsky.social
You could win this hoop!

Enter the raffle by midnight EST 11/15 by donating $5 to support food security for Indigenous communities

Entry form with all details here:
tinyurl.com/4f6n8txf

Please repost :)
#ofmd
#ofmdfanart
#OurFlagMeansDeath
tenderashell.bsky.social TenderAsHell❤️ @tenderashell.bsky.social · Apr 20
“Sir Godfrey Thornrose…even the name’s annoying”
We love a passive aggressive Queen
🩵 🌼🍴🔥
Abstract cross stitch design using teal, silver, grey, and white thread with accents of golden yellow and orange, stitched on black fabric in a silver hoop. The hoop is resting on light blue fabric, inspired by the Godfrey Thornrose costume. Screencap of Stede as Godfrey Thornrose holding a glass of champagne and looking concerned about Ed performing for the fickle crowd.
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
baladria.bsky.social
My back yard of the only pocket of the universe that does not get northern lights, possibly also drowned out by my neighbor’s stupid garage lights 🙄. Anyhow, I’m starting the wool sweater already, but a different pattern this time.
Photograph of a knit sweater in progress, showing the ribbing of the collar
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
baladria.bsky.social
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like!

Myst video games
Symmetry
Cleaned archaeology for photo prep
Elephants
Sheep
Nebhepetre’s giant feet
Hearing the adhan
Orchids
Mastika ice cream
Animals with circle feet
pogonr.bsky.social Pogo 🎨 COMMISSIONS OPEN @pogonr.bsky.social · 5d
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like!

video games (veilguard, psychonauts, and bg3 especially~)
minatures
orbs
eating entire baguettes
collecting things
crane games
red pandas
giving gifts
weird lil guys
yelling 'COW' when driving past a cow
alittlevelma.bsky.social Ailene #CrewForLife💜🩵🏴‍☠️ @alittlevelma.bsky.social · 5d
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like!

Potatoes are life
Matinee movies are the best
Trees, almost every kind
Solo traveling
Dive bars
Listening to songs on repeat
Warm snickerdoodles
Camping
Soft floral scents
Watching live sports, specifically football & basketball
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
baladria.bsky.social
Three more days to sign up for the giveaway raffle of the Egyptian OFMD cards!

If you prefer to purchase, I will extend the pre-order by three days (Nov. 18) just in case folks who don't win the raffle will want an opportunity to acquire the cards otherwise. #OFMD

ko-fi.com/s/ecd46d6be8
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
actofgracecon.bsky.social
Sign ups for Act of Grace are officially open! Check out our website for all of the different types of features you can sign up for #AoGVC :)

actofgracecon.carrd.co
Photo of Edward Teach and Stede Bonnet at the end of Season 2 outside of the Inn. Lower left, February 7th & 8th 2026. Lower right, AoG logo.
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
baladria.bsky.social
Sweater is done!!! It was very nice practice. I’m ready for wool now!! Should’ve made the sleeves longer and the neck is weird, but not bad for a first go, eh?
Photograph of a gray sweater with yellow, orange, and red stripes lying on a wooden floor Photo of a woman wearing a gray sweater with yellow, orange, and red stripes.
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
self-induljennt.bsky.social
I'm at the vet with my old lady Colby cat. You helped me make this appointment possible, my pirates. I'm likely looking at some pricey meds and food changes so now would be a really good time to buy a comm if you thinkin about it. 🧡🧡 Please send me a dm here or on my ko-fi if you're interested! 🧡🧡
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
baladria.bsky.social
People! I start one of my 2 jobs today and after I have to go to Walgreens to pick up a scrip. And I’d like to treat myself to new nail polish. Drop your drug store recs here because I think I’ll have decision paralysis. I like all colors.
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Reposted by Dr. Briana Jackson 🏴‍☠️
tenderashell.bsky.social
RAFFLE TIME!

Enter to win the Godfrey Thornrose hoop

Donate $5 to support food security for Indigenous communities, winner will be selected 16 Nov

Enter here:
tinyurl.com/4f6n8txf

List of suggested organizations for donations in the next post👇
#ofmd #ofmdfanart #OurFlagMeansDeath
Graphic with white background and black text, there is a teal filigree border on the left side. In the middle there is a circular photo of the Godfrey Thornrose hoop. The text reads Charity Raffle, supporting food security for Indigenous people, donate $5 for entry to win the Godfrey Thornrose hoop, enter 8-15 Nov / winner selected 16 Nov, hosted by @ TenderAsHell / @ Blackbeards_Crew_Sews.
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
baladria.bsky.social
Hoorah! Chapters 11 and 12 are podficced for Please Let Me Hold You. All me also to direct you to the podfic snippet of chapter 12, read by @mystictrashmoon.bsky.social (way better than mine, I may add!!), so do listen to that too (linked in replies)! #OFMD

archive.org/details/plmhy
Please Let Me Hold You Podfic : Baladria : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
This is a podfic of Baladria's OFMD fanfic Please Let Me Hold You. Rated EThe original link to the story is...
archive.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
baladria.bsky.social
Ok so...I have grand plans to make a robe a la francaise of Stede's blue suit. But also, god damn it, these DIVAS from Versailles have me trying to source fabric so I can have these outfits too...I think I want to officially be a robe person. My brand of weird at Egyptology conferences...
Screenshot from the tv show Versailles showing the characters Philippe Duc d'Orleans and the Chevalier de Lorraine wearing a blue and blue & gold chinoiserie wrapping gown, respectively. Screenshot from the tv show Versailles showing the character Philippe Duc d'Orleans wearing a light blue brocade 17th century suit.
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM