CJ Powers
@cjpowerswrites.bsky.social
32 • She/they • Ace • Despite the last name my telekinesis remains dormant. Author, actor, DM, professional silly goose • LEST WE FORGET (Fantasy/cosmic horror, thalassophobia, multi-pov)
One of my coworkers brought in a bunch of cat ear headbands and I put one on and apparently I was sitting in such a way that perfectly emulated a cat and it absolutely cracked my other coworker up. Artist's rendition:
November 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
One of my coworkers brought in a bunch of cat ear headbands and I put one on and apparently I was sitting in such a way that perfectly emulated a cat and it absolutely cracked my other coworker up. Artist's rendition:
I finally have my grubby little hands on my editing notes
September 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I finally have my grubby little hands on my editing notes
My coworker made me this little rotund frog and no joke it's done WONDERS for my mental health
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My coworker made me this little rotund frog and no joke it's done WONDERS for my mental health
Here's an actual photo of me waiting for my editing notes because I'm cool and chill like that
August 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Here's an actual photo of me waiting for my editing notes because I'm cool and chill like that
Behold! The stinkiest boy in all the realms
August 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Behold! The stinkiest boy in all the realms
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 1: Hi everyone, I'm CJ (or Christine, I'm not picky), and I'm a theater kid DND nerd who wrote a book about four strangers teaming up against an eldritch abomination that eats memories
July 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 1: Hi everyone, I'm CJ (or Christine, I'm not picky), and I'm a theater kid DND nerd who wrote a book about four strangers teaming up against an eldritch abomination that eats memories
Me watching my Strahd party roleplay with each other with minimal input from me
June 11, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Me watching my Strahd party roleplay with each other with minimal input from me
Repost with a picture of what brings you joy. Don't forget the Alt Text!
May 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Repost with a picture of what brings you joy. Don't forget the Alt Text!
My late birthday present from my little brother arrived and I'm so happyyyyyy
April 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My late birthday present from my little brother arrived and I'm so happyyyyyy
Without downloading any pics, where are you mentally?
April 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Without downloading any pics, where are you mentally?
I got sick and it knocked me on my ass ANYWAY April Worldbuilding day 19: There are no laws prohibiting them from doing anything but Djall face quite a bit of prejudice from people due to their devilish features
April 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I got sick and it knocked me on my ass ANYWAY April Worldbuilding day 19: There are no laws prohibiting them from doing anything but Djall face quite a bit of prejudice from people due to their devilish features
April Worldbuilding Day 18: Biological trait reflected in culture
Djall embellish their horns after personal achievements.
Elekin dislike physical touch since it can both hurt others and themselves.
Djall embellish their horns after personal achievements.
Elekin dislike physical touch since it can both hurt others and themselves.
April 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
April Worldbuilding Day 18: Biological trait reflected in culture
Djall embellish their horns after personal achievements.
Elekin dislike physical touch since it can both hurt others and themselves.
Djall embellish their horns after personal achievements.
Elekin dislike physical touch since it can both hurt others and themselves.
April Worldbuilding Day 17: What can they do that a human can't do?
Djall aren't fire*proof* but they are extremely resistant to it, as are fire elekin. Water elekin can breathe underwater, earth elekin can sense minerals, and air elekin can fall from any height without injury.
Djall aren't fire*proof* but they are extremely resistant to it, as are fire elekin. Water elekin can breathe underwater, earth elekin can sense minerals, and air elekin can fall from any height without injury.
April 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
April Worldbuilding Day 17: What can they do that a human can't do?
Djall aren't fire*proof* but they are extremely resistant to it, as are fire elekin. Water elekin can breathe underwater, earth elekin can sense minerals, and air elekin can fall from any height without injury.
Djall aren't fire*proof* but they are extremely resistant to it, as are fire elekin. Water elekin can breathe underwater, earth elekin can sense minerals, and air elekin can fall from any height without injury.
April Worldbuilding Day 16: What do they eat?
Both Djall and Elekin can eat "normal" food but Djall have a reputation for seeking out extremely spicy dishes. Elekin will snack on pieces of their element. Water and earth elekin have an easier time doing this than fire or air elekin.
Both Djall and Elekin can eat "normal" food but Djall have a reputation for seeking out extremely spicy dishes. Elekin will snack on pieces of their element. Water and earth elekin have an easier time doing this than fire or air elekin.
April 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
April Worldbuilding Day 16: What do they eat?
Both Djall and Elekin can eat "normal" food but Djall have a reputation for seeking out extremely spicy dishes. Elekin will snack on pieces of their element. Water and earth elekin have an easier time doing this than fire or air elekin.
Both Djall and Elekin can eat "normal" food but Djall have a reputation for seeking out extremely spicy dishes. Elekin will snack on pieces of their element. Water and earth elekin have an easier time doing this than fire or air elekin.
April Worldbuilding Week 3 Day 15: Non humans (besides our fantasy standards: elves, orcs, dwarves, gnomes, etc)
Djall: half-devils, usually have horns/tails and red/purple skin, naturally resistant to magic
Elekin: descendants of elementals, natural magicians
Djall: half-devils, usually have horns/tails and red/purple skin, naturally resistant to magic
Elekin: descendants of elementals, natural magicians
April 16, 2025 at 4:28 AM
April Worldbuilding Week 3 Day 15: Non humans (besides our fantasy standards: elves, orcs, dwarves, gnomes, etc)
Djall: half-devils, usually have horns/tails and red/purple skin, naturally resistant to magic
Elekin: descendants of elementals, natural magicians
Djall: half-devils, usually have horns/tails and red/purple skin, naturally resistant to magic
Elekin: descendants of elementals, natural magicians
April Worldbuilding Day 14: SNIPPET: Road/Street
Jindor and Prentyss have a heart to heart on the streets of Annomere.
Jindor and Prentyss have a heart to heart on the streets of Annomere.
April 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
April Worldbuilding Day 14: SNIPPET: Road/Street
Jindor and Prentyss have a heart to heart on the streets of Annomere.
Jindor and Prentyss have a heart to heart on the streets of Annomere.
April Worldbuilding Day 13: Cleanliness
Annomere has a well-maintained sewage and water system, with mages refreshing the filtration spells every year. Keeping the streets clean of trash and such is a little more mundane, but no less important. The sanitation workers are unionized.
Annomere has a well-maintained sewage and water system, with mages refreshing the filtration spells every year. Keeping the streets clean of trash and such is a little more mundane, but no less important. The sanitation workers are unionized.
April 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
April Worldbuilding Day 13: Cleanliness
Annomere has a well-maintained sewage and water system, with mages refreshing the filtration spells every year. Keeping the streets clean of trash and such is a little more mundane, but no less important. The sanitation workers are unionized.
Annomere has a well-maintained sewage and water system, with mages refreshing the filtration spells every year. Keeping the streets clean of trash and such is a little more mundane, but no less important. The sanitation workers are unionized.
April Worldbuilding Day 12: Architectural style
In my head I see something close to a Mediterranean seaside city crossed with San Francisco. Lots of solid stone buildings intended to stand against the frequent storms with sparse wooden structures besides buildings by the docks.
In my head I see something close to a Mediterranean seaside city crossed with San Francisco. Lots of solid stone buildings intended to stand against the frequent storms with sparse wooden structures besides buildings by the docks.
April 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
April Worldbuilding Day 12: Architectural style
In my head I see something close to a Mediterranean seaside city crossed with San Francisco. Lots of solid stone buildings intended to stand against the frequent storms with sparse wooden structures besides buildings by the docks.
In my head I see something close to a Mediterranean seaside city crossed with San Francisco. Lots of solid stone buildings intended to stand against the frequent storms with sparse wooden structures besides buildings by the docks.
April Worldbuilding Day 10: Source of Water
There are several freshwater springs either in or close to the city. Additionally some time ago a few wizards were like "hey this city is getting pretty big we should make sure there's water here" and created an aqueduct that goes to a nearby river
There are several freshwater springs either in or close to the city. Additionally some time ago a few wizards were like "hey this city is getting pretty big we should make sure there's water here" and created an aqueduct that goes to a nearby river
April 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
April Worldbuilding Day 10: Source of Water
There are several freshwater springs either in or close to the city. Additionally some time ago a few wizards were like "hey this city is getting pretty big we should make sure there's water here" and created an aqueduct that goes to a nearby river
There are several freshwater springs either in or close to the city. Additionally some time ago a few wizards were like "hey this city is getting pretty big we should make sure there's water here" and created an aqueduct that goes to a nearby river
April Worldbuilding Day 9: Local government
The reigning monarch is Queen Anastasia, the former princess of Cul who married King Stefan of Arnest a decade ago as part of the peace agreement between Cul and Arnest. The landed gentry are part of the country's day to day administration.
The reigning monarch is Queen Anastasia, the former princess of Cul who married King Stefan of Arnest a decade ago as part of the peace agreement between Cul and Arnest. The landed gentry are part of the country's day to day administration.
April 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
April Worldbuilding Day 9: Local government
The reigning monarch is Queen Anastasia, the former princess of Cul who married King Stefan of Arnest a decade ago as part of the peace agreement between Cul and Arnest. The landed gentry are part of the country's day to day administration.
The reigning monarch is Queen Anastasia, the former princess of Cul who married King Stefan of Arnest a decade ago as part of the peace agreement between Cul and Arnest. The landed gentry are part of the country's day to day administration.
April Worldbuilding Week 2, Day 8: Name of town/city
Annomere, the jewel of the southern coast and the capital of Arnest, sits in a natural harbor surrounded by forests and farmland. If you look closely you can still see the edges of the repairs from the end of the war a decade ago.
Annomere, the jewel of the southern coast and the capital of Arnest, sits in a natural harbor surrounded by forests and farmland. If you look closely you can still see the edges of the repairs from the end of the war a decade ago.
April 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
April Worldbuilding Week 2, Day 8: Name of town/city
Annomere, the jewel of the southern coast and the capital of Arnest, sits in a natural harbor surrounded by forests and farmland. If you look closely you can still see the edges of the repairs from the end of the war a decade ago.
Annomere, the jewel of the southern coast and the capital of Arnest, sits in a natural harbor surrounded by forests and farmland. If you look closely you can still see the edges of the repairs from the end of the war a decade ago.
April Worldbuilding Day 7: SNIPPET: Blade/Bow
Here's a piece of the first chapter, wherein Jindor becomes a Paladin of the Crashing Wave, one of the holy knights serving the sea goddess Oluvea
Here's a piece of the first chapter, wherein Jindor becomes a Paladin of the Crashing Wave, one of the holy knights serving the sea goddess Oluvea
April 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
April Worldbuilding Day 7: SNIPPET: Blade/Bow
Here's a piece of the first chapter, wherein Jindor becomes a Paladin of the Crashing Wave, one of the holy knights serving the sea goddess Oluvea
Here's a piece of the first chapter, wherein Jindor becomes a Paladin of the Crashing Wave, one of the holy knights serving the sea goddess Oluvea
Yes I am a very serious artist and I play very serious characters in DND for example here's my warlock, Eve, flirting with a lingerie-wearing cockroach to get information while the party watches in befuddlement
April 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Yes I am a very serious artist and I play very serious characters in DND for example here's my warlock, Eve, flirting with a lingerie-wearing cockroach to get information while the party watches in befuddlement
April Worldbuilders Day 6: Laws regarding weaponry
Like most fantasy settings, carrying weapons is accepted and normal, but you need a special license to carry oversized/odd weapons. Since monster attacks are fairly common there's no law against using your weapon within city limits.
Like most fantasy settings, carrying weapons is accepted and normal, but you need a special license to carry oversized/odd weapons. Since monster attacks are fairly common there's no law against using your weapon within city limits.
April 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
April Worldbuilders Day 6: Laws regarding weaponry
Like most fantasy settings, carrying weapons is accepted and normal, but you need a special license to carry oversized/odd weapons. Since monster attacks are fairly common there's no law against using your weapon within city limits.
Like most fantasy settings, carrying weapons is accepted and normal, but you need a special license to carry oversized/odd weapons. Since monster attacks are fairly common there's no law against using your weapon within city limits.
Sometimes the most hated villain of your dnd campaign is not Tiamat, but your character's shitty older brother who likes to read your mind for fun and already Power Word: Kill-ed your girlfriend
April 6, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Sometimes the most hated villain of your dnd campaign is not Tiamat, but your character's shitty older brother who likes to read your mind for fun and already Power Word: Kill-ed your girlfriend