Clair Obscur Sphinx
@lascaillesshroud.bsky.social
He/Him • Bands: Lascaille's Shroud, Soulmass • Author of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror • Disabled • Tired • I Make Death Metal About Queer Books • Free Palestine • https://linktr.ee/swarmingthesun
For the first time in probably a year or more, I not only wrote over 1,000 words in a single-sitting, I wrote over 3,000. It's been so, so long since I've had the focus to do something like this, let alone managed to ignore the pain. It feels so good to write again, I always miss it.
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM
For the first time in probably a year or more, I not only wrote over 1,000 words in a single-sitting, I wrote over 3,000. It's been so, so long since I've had the focus to do something like this, let alone managed to ignore the pain. It feels so good to write again, I always miss it.
Music journalist entrusted to cover a genre: "I've never heard it and don't listen to it but this statement will surely be accurate."
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Music journalist entrusted to cover a genre: "I've never heard it and don't listen to it but this statement will surely be accurate."
2/3 of the way through "Asunder" by @kerstinhall.bsky.social, and it's been a phenomenal read. In healthier, less busy times, I would 100% commit myself to making a song for this book on the next LS album, but for now I must ask you all to check out her work and this novel. Exceptional writing.
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 AM
2/3 of the way through "Asunder" by @kerstinhall.bsky.social, and it's been a phenomenal read. In healthier, less busy times, I would 100% commit myself to making a song for this book on the next LS album, but for now I must ask you all to check out her work and this novel. Exceptional writing.
When the pets are a few milliseconds too late
October 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
When the pets are a few milliseconds too late
Me drinking some water after reading the opening to Asunder by @kerstinhall.bsky.social, a book with a normal beginning where nothing horrifying happens to ANYONES skin.
October 27, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Me drinking some water after reading the opening to Asunder by @kerstinhall.bsky.social, a book with a normal beginning where nothing horrifying happens to ANYONES skin.
Last night Hans got home and crawled out from his carrier and immediately curled up next to me. He's had such a hard time, but I have to try and get him through this. I'm not ready to lose him, he just came into my life.
October 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Last night Hans got home and crawled out from his carrier and immediately curled up next to me. He's had such a hard time, but I have to try and get him through this. I'm not ready to lose him, he just came into my life.
My cat Hans has had a really bad PTSD response, he's been frozen in fear for over a day now, not moving at all. I have a vet appt Wednesday but am already hurting financially. My initial visit is $150, and while I don't think he's sick sick, I'm certain to have to do blood work. Anything helps.
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
My cat Hans has had a really bad PTSD response, he's been frozen in fear for over a day now, not moving at all. I have a vet appt Wednesday but am already hurting financially. My initial visit is $150, and while I don't think he's sick sick, I'm certain to have to do blood work. Anything helps.
Aside from vocals, my Pillars of Eternity album is done being tracked. Due to health/money issues I doubt I'll have this out this year, but I'm trying. Really happy with how this came out, was lots of fun to write and record, even if it was damn near impossible.
September 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Aside from vocals, my Pillars of Eternity album is done being tracked. Due to health/money issues I doubt I'll have this out this year, but I'm trying. Really happy with how this came out, was lots of fun to write and record, even if it was damn near impossible.
Past few weeks have been tough. COVID, then (ongoing) recovery, and a family pet passed away last night, and I covered his cremation costs. Trying to sell some gear to cover costs, but if you have anything to spare, 'twould help me a lot.
September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Past few weeks have been tough. COVID, then (ongoing) recovery, and a family pet passed away last night, and I covered his cremation costs. Trying to sell some gear to cover costs, but if you have anything to spare, 'twould help me a lot.
Behind the scenes secrets. A lot of people liked the tone on @allieinchains.bsky.social's recent solo album, and now I reveal the secret and true architect behind the production.
September 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Behind the scenes secrets. A lot of people liked the tone on @allieinchains.bsky.social's recent solo album, and now I reveal the secret and true architect behind the production.
I kept these notes from an old Twitter conversation where someone asked me about the film, but this was basically the direction I was going lol
September 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I kept these notes from an old Twitter conversation where someone asked me about the film, but this was basically the direction I was going lol
Science fiction and fantasy should be apolitical, duh. Fantasy is at its "finest" when it is devoid of politics. Which is why I am keeping my Pillars of Eternity album completely devoid of political bias.
Anyway, here's a lyrical snippet from "Death to the Steel Garrote"
Anyway, here's a lyrical snippet from "Death to the Steel Garrote"
September 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Science fiction and fantasy should be apolitical, duh. Fantasy is at its "finest" when it is devoid of politics. Which is why I am keeping my Pillars of Eternity album completely devoid of political bias.
Anyway, here's a lyrical snippet from "Death to the Steel Garrote"
Anyway, here's a lyrical snippet from "Death to the Steel Garrote"
The last week I've been out with COVID, unfortunately, and have missed work for the last week. Thankfully all my major bills and rent are taken care of, but hospital visit and meds ate up the last bit of spare dollars. Just need a bit to get through next week when I go back to work.
September 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The last week I've been out with COVID, unfortunately, and have missed work for the last week. Thankfully all my major bills and rent are taken care of, but hospital visit and meds ate up the last bit of spare dollars. Just need a bit to get through next week when I go back to work.
This isn't my final art (that's by the ever incredible Silvana Massa), but this is the sketch I sent her and what she managed to turn it into. I always show this to people who worry they won't know how to describe what they want lol
September 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This isn't my final art (that's by the ever incredible Silvana Massa), but this is the sketch I sent her and what she managed to turn it into. I always show this to people who worry they won't know how to describe what they want lol
Post your last 15 bandcamp purchases
September 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Post your last 15 bandcamp purchases
Tunes for this incredibly painful week
September 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Tunes for this incredibly painful week
One more for the BCF haul then!
September 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
One more for the BCF haul then!
Always a classic
August 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Always a classic
I've missed writing so much
August 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I've missed writing so much
Finally caught up on rent and the majority of bills, but I spent every cent doing it. If anyone has a bit to spare for groceries, $60-$70 will get me to my next paycheck so I can breathe a bit.
August 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Finally caught up on rent and the majority of bills, but I spent every cent doing it. If anyone has a bit to spare for groceries, $60-$70 will get me to my next paycheck so I can breathe a bit.
I get chills thinking about that game. How funny, sincere, terrifying, enlightening and beautiful it is. Harry and Kim are so goddamn amazing.
July 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I get chills thinking about that game. How funny, sincere, terrifying, enlightening and beautiful it is. Harry and Kim are so goddamn amazing.
Embarrassed as all hell to do this again, but work is keeping me at 32-35hrs, not 40 (I've never not worked 40hrs in my life), and those missing hours are taking a toll on me.
Also can do some production/mixing/reamping
Paypal: paypal.me/lascaillesshroud
Cashapp: $lascaillesshroud
Also can do some production/mixing/reamping
Paypal: paypal.me/lascaillesshroud
Cashapp: $lascaillesshroud
July 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Embarrassed as all hell to do this again, but work is keeping me at 32-35hrs, not 40 (I've never not worked 40hrs in my life), and those missing hours are taking a toll on me.
Also can do some production/mixing/reamping
Paypal: paypal.me/lascaillesshroud
Cashapp: $lascaillesshroud
Also can do some production/mixing/reamping
Paypal: paypal.me/lascaillesshroud
Cashapp: $lascaillesshroud