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Jason [Hilander]
@hilandergames.bsky.social
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#Fantasy Reader, #TTRPG Writer, #Middle-School Sub, Dad of Two, #Ally, dreaming of a coastal #cottage and a large #cat.

Find my RPGs at ShadowAndFae.itch.io !

Currently writing "Lost Fable" a game about fighting for hope while evil reigns.
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Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.
Theoden and Aragorn
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Lost Fable came in the mail! Here's my proof copy, and I'm really happy with how it's looking so far!

#osr #indieRPG #LostFable
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Sometimes you just want to try something weird, just to shake things up a bit. #Fantasy #TTRPG #Art #OSR
A woman seated on the ground, lovingly holding a sword. In the background, tentacles writhe. A squid-like eye peers down on the scene from above. The word "Deviant" is written below.
September 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Lost Fable is still in the works!

I'm really happy with how the new layout is looking.

#OSR, #TTRPG, #zine, #Indie
May 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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A solid mug, English Breakfast tea.
A brown and green mug with "The Green Dragon" written on it. Otter in the background for scale.
February 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Steampunk Girls vs. Gothic Horror!

This one came together pretty fast. Not perfect, but hey! Who's trying to be?

Away from the office, so no fancy print files available yet, but they're coming.

#dnd #ttrpg #art #minis
9 steampunkish girls, including one in a spider-leg mobility device. A Nosferatu Vampire, a Werewolf, some Dungeon Vermin, a Ghost, a Cultist, and a cute Lil robot with a cracked hull.
February 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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More girls! #Minis #dnd #ttrpg #steampunk

Not sure I'm satisfied with the level of steampunk, but the dresses are fun!
February 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Made some lil paper-mini ladies (and the goblins the slay).

#dnd #art #osr #minis
12 bad ass women with all kinds of weapons. A treasure chest, two goblins, and a skull-slime that may or may not have once been the mayor's son.
February 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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A little character art of an assassin-type character. The face reminds me of Karen Gillan, and I think she'd play the part well! 😅

#TTRPG #Sketch #art #LostFable #osr
January 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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A little half-orc alchemist for #LostFable

#TTRPG #IndieDEV #OSR #art #sketch
A half-orc dressed in a sharp jacket holds a potion bottle up to the light. His hair is up in a bun. He looks thoughtful.
January 20, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Ok, this does look good though.

Taking constructive criticism!

#indieDEV #Design #layout #TTRPG #OSR #LostFable
January 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Conceptually, yes, in actual execution... I have no idea how. 😅
January 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Art Deco page headings?

#indieDev #ttrpg #OSR
A page depicting a fortress with a menacing pair of eyes looming above it. The heading is a green bar with art-deco ornamentation.
January 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Alright, the other day I mentioned that I was working on a world-building "Card-Game". Here's what I've got so far, including a full example. It does require some creative thinking, but hopefully the supplied prompts help when that's lacking.

#world-building #ttrpg #dnd #osr #cards #indieDev
A page of text describing the process. Players draft a palette of Key Ideas, then draw cards and add features to the world depending on the suit. Hearts are people with goals, spades represent rising trouble, diamonds are difficult to reach rewards, and clubs are factions with strong beliefs. Each time a card is played, it must draw on an idea from the palette unless all palette ideas have been used. It is then played touching at least one card, and its feature must relate to every card it touches. Tables are provided for prompting ideas.
January 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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#sketch of the day!

I don't think she likes us looking at her though...

#art #ink #ttrpg #LostFable #fantasy
A woman in flowing robes peeks shyly from behind her mask. Light gleams from her fingertip, and a small cat prowls around her feet.
January 15, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Some days I draw something and I just hate it.

Today is not one of those days!

The more I draw, the better I like my drawings!

#ttrpg #art #ink #osr
A female archer draws a bow as she glares into the distance. Her legs feature bold feather/arrowhead tattoos.
January 14, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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I built a fun little world-building game!

This is a flying island featuring a clash between the monkey-tribe and a small wizard school, and a race between a band of refugees and a sky-pirate captain to find the ancient dragon knights' armory.

Built with my 7 year old!

#ttrpg #dnd

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Cards are laid out in a pattern. The shape of the cards defines the landmass. Each card denotes: Heart - Character, Diamond - Guarded Treasure, Spade - Pressing Trouble, Club - Key Faction Cards are played in turn order, and must relate to any cards they touch!
January 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Sketch of the Day!

A wanderer nears home.

#TTRPG #Art #Ink #OSR
A smiling man carries a sack over one shoulder as he looks into the distance with a smile. He's almost home.
January 12, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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I think I'm finally satisfied with this system for Trades/Artisans in Lost Fable.

Typically you'd need to find and commission an Artisan, but you could also train to become one during downtime!

(And, y'know, maybe there are magic hammers that let anyone be a blacksmith.)

#TTRPG #OSR #LostFable
A page from a game book giving an overview of the various trades, and how to become an Artisan. An image on the bottom-right depicts a tusked character working a forge.
January 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Doodle of the day! #TTRPG art for a page on Character Creation. #Female #Knight #ink
A female knight, her hair concealing her expression, draws a longsword with her left hand.
January 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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I just kinda wanted to see.

Now I kinda want it......
A mock-up of a black sweater featuring my artwork in white. On the front, a dragon swoops over a fairy-tale castle. On the back, a thief reverently holds the heart of the sun.
January 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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A Trickster Class for my current project. Not pictured is the level chart. At higher levels, tricksters may use their Insight to deceive folk into thinking plausible lies.

#dnd #ttrpg #nsr #osr
A page of text for the Trickster Class. Tricksters gain Adept, which allows them to reroll any dice a few times per day, and Insight, which allows them to ask the Referee yes/no questions about their surroundings. They also specialize into a variety of Subtle Arts, like Assassination, Charm, and Tinkering.
January 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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A neat little one-page guide for fun and effective "Session Zeros"!

#TTRPG, #GM, #DM
A screenshot of a page detailing procedures for setting expectations, talking about expectations and boundaries, and beginning the game. The right-hand page also talks about group histories for the party, such as "Coven" or "Hunters", which define why the group is together at the beginning of the campaign.
January 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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"Wait... did I join a cult?"

#ttrpg #character #art #ink #paladin (she thought)
A woman stands in armor, resting her hand on a greatsword with a sun theme. She has a concerned expression on her face.
January 2, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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I drew the Map... again.

3rd times the charm?

I'm trying to make it a little simpler for point-crawling. The numbers on paths indicate the number of days it takes to travel along them. Each day is about 12 miles of travel.

#dnd #ttrpg #osr #cartography
A map of a fantasy world, featuring the sun on the end of a very tall spire.
January 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM