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mswinford.bsky.social
Loira 🧪
@mswinford.bsky.social
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TTRPG Reviewer & Creative Writer
Co-founder at gothHoblin's Grimoire

She/They | White | pfp KottkrigArt

https://thecozycauldron.blog
Passion Planner Affiliate: https://loox.io/z/jju7Ti4S5?s=raf
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mswinford.bsky.social
Loira 🧪 @mswinford.bsky.social · Oct 17
Also, hello to new followers from Twitter! I'm Loira. Some of you might vaguely recall me from WoW. These days I sometimes write TTRPG reviews! I stream cozy-horror games on Twitch even more rarely!

Mostly I help out my friends in Urban Heat, and write about my time on the road with them.
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lemongrace.bsky.social
remembrance
#art #worldofwarcraft
Eluein, a Highborne night elf, gazing up solemnly at the dilapidated painting portraying her parents, Teneda and Vreis.
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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fistfulofcrits.bsky.social
🩸CALPINI is officially released! If you missed the campaign you can now purchase it physically and digitally on our store. 🩸
Journey through the corrupted temple and see if you can survive long enough to uncover the mystery of the corrupted Priestess. #ttrpg #morkborg
shorturl.at/Br154
A moth woman drenched in red stares at the viewer, holding intestines in her hands. Her mouth is bloodied. The white text reads CALPINI a dungeon game, compatible with MORK BORG. The zine of CALPINI on a wooden floor
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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alderdoodle.bsky.social
Does anyone know of UK based artists that sell cool Dragon Age merch? Asking for me and my Christmas gift wishlist ✨
a video game character says " i rather miss the whole darkspawn killing thing .. "
Alt: Alistair from Dragon Age says " i rather miss the whole darkspawn killing thing .. "
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
mswinford.bsky.social
Grimwild time!
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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sorayanadiamcdonald.com
NEW: "Wicked: For Good" is a potent fascism allegory that speaks in the language of one of America's most successfully enduring pieces of mass culture.

I interviewed Oscar winning costume designer Paul Tazewell about designing aesthetics of freedom for @thecut.com.
The Costumer Who Changed Hollywood For Good
Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell shares the inspiration behind his textured designs for the world of Oz.
www.thecut.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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trueref.bsky.social
Update: Along with this, I am also updating the suggestion/voting form AND the free gallery.

The new free gallery will be accessible to everyone no user account needed, easy to download from and have a faves system. Did I mention free?

Really excited! It will be all less hodgepodge than it is now.
trueref.bsky.social TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 9d
I'm creating a really fun user gallery for Trueref.io!

It'll have an appreciates system that's not tied to user accounts. And a front page art feature system, inspired by DeviantArt's old Daily Deviantations!

Other cool things too to try and help pump your socials & show off your art.
TrueRef: Real references for real artists
TrueRef is here to serve up monthly figure references for illustrators and photo editors—always free from retouching and never AI-generated.
Trueref.io
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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kameronhurley.com
Reminder to fellow SADers that turning on your SAD lamp is transformational. I finally turned mine on and felt my whole face drawn toward it like a starving moth.
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
mswinford.bsky.social
Who do I know who knows things about computers? I built mine almost a decade ago, have not touched it since, and feel like upgrading to a prebuilt will, at this point, be more cost effective than upgrading parts.

But don't know what I don't know. 😅
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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meganpaasch.bsky.social
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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morningwitch.com
oh also - i had the magnolia cloak made in velvet 🤭

it'll be available for presale nov. 15th, 6 pm est! ✨✨
a flatlay against a cream background of a dark green velvet cloak with embroidery of magnolia flowers.
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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thecreepingmoon.bsky.social
Desecrated Grounds

Acrylic on panel (original sold)
A painting on wood cut in the shape of a cathedral panel. The painting depicts a mausoleum in a dark swampy forest. The mausoleum is surrounded by lit candles, with a pile of small bones at the entrance. The door is slightly cracked open.
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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a-random-npc.bsky.social
If you have any questions, I would be happy to provide answers. Thank you everyone! I hate asking, but I'm genuinely strapped for cash. Tony seems to have adopted our porch as his safe space, so I'd like to keep it that way for him until we can make alternative plans for him.
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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a-random-npc.bsky.social
The $300 goal is to help purchase these items for Tony. Any extra after that will go towards continued feeding for him until we can convince his owner to let us rehome him and possible vet care.

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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a-random-npc.bsky.social
The Treat Tony! Campaign is live.
Any assistance will go towards helping us help a very sweet boy through the winter.

ko-fi.com/arandomnpc/g...
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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arnaerr.bsky.social
fav Elden Ring helms compilation ✨
#art
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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meggoart.bsky.social
TODAY I'll be streaming Wow Housing on www.twitch.tv/warcraft giving away codes for Midnight Epic Edition! Thank you Blizz for the invite and opportunity! Happening at 7pm GMT/2pm EST/11am PST. See you there!!
Warcraft - Twitch
World of Warcraft is an online game where players from around the world assume the roles of heroic fantasy characters and explore a virtual world full of mystery, magic, and endless adventure. ESRB: T...
www.twitch.tv
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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alderdoodle.bsky.social
Hey, here's that blog post + freebie I promised.
(If you're just here for the free stuff, I get it - skip the to the very end of the article for the link or just head to my ko-fi 👍)
www.alderdoodle.co.uk/blog/so-you-...
So you want page dividers for your new game — Alderdoodle - Illustration & Lettering
Let me start this by saying that I’m by no means an expert of creating layout decor nor do I claim to be one. I’m just someone who happens to enjoy drawing such things and people happen to enjoy said ...
www.alderdoodle.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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katart8809.bsky.social
WAAUGH its been eons!!!

Hi friends I'm opening 8 slots for portrait commissions! Paypal is what I use still! These are discounted prices- with the new addition to Painted portraits!

💗 Fill out the form here to claim a slot! forms.gle/X7QcUAPhufUS...
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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ladywildwood.bsky.social
&&. one for Nienna, the half-elf knowledge cleric I play in a biweekly Waterdeep game
art of a young-appearing half-elf woman with blonde hair by @sbeep.bsky.social TTRPG Character Questions by @skatuya.bsky.social 1. Introduce your character 2. What are their mannerisms like? Any habits or quirks? 3. Do they have a signature move or favorite spell? 4. How do they fight? If they use magic, describe how it looks/feels like. 5. How did they join their adventuring party? 6. Why are they traveling together? 7. Does your character have a favorite party member? 8. What is their role in their party? (Party mom, therapist, lone wolf, leader, etc) 9. What is your character's goal on their journey? 10. What/who does your character believe in? 11. Do they follow their heart, mind or instincts more? 12. How much does your character show their true self to others? 13. What is one thing your character has lied about? 14. Does your character feel powerful? 15. Does your character consider themselves to be important or a nobody? 16. What is love like for your character? 17. What is hate like for your character? 18. Could your character become evil? If they’re evil, could they become good? 19. Does your character believe in fate? 20. Does your character thrive in chaos or order? 21. How does your character calm themselves down when they get upset/angry? 22. What would your character be like if nothing bad ever happened to them? 23. Who hurt your character the most? 24. Who loves/loved your character the most? 25. Who or what do they love the most? 26. What is a lie your character tells themself? 27. Is there something your character would give their life for? 28. How does your character feel about death? 29. What do you wish for them right now? 30. What would happily ever after be for your character?
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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ladywildwood.bsky.social
Have I done one of these before? Yes. Did I finish it? No. Am I going to comb back through my posts to revive it? Also no.

So here we go again! I will never not want to talk about my bbgirls.
art of a young tiefling woman with glowing, ram-like horns TTRPG Character Questions by @skatuya.bsky.social 1. Introduce your character 2. What are their mannerisms like? Any habits or quirks? 3. Do they have a signature move or favorite spell? 4. How do they fight? If they use magic, describe how it looks/feels like. 5. How did they join their adventuring party? 6. Why are they traveling together? 7. Does your character have a favorite party member? 8. What is their role in their party? (Party mom, therapist, lone wolf, leader, etc) 9. What is your character's goal on their journey? 10. What/who does your character believe in? 11. Do they follow their heart, mind or instincts more? 12. How much does your character show their true self to others? 13. What is one thing your character has lied about? 14. Does your character feel powerful? 15. Does your character consider themselves to be important or a nobody? 16. What is love like for your character? 17. What is hate like for your character? 18. Could your character become evil? If they’re evil, could they become good? 19. Does your character believe in fate? 20. Does your character thrive in chaos or order? 21. How does your character calm themselves down when they get upset/angry? 22. What would your character be like if nothing bad ever happened to them? 23. Who hurt your character the most? 24. Who loves/loved your character the most? 25. Who or what do they love the most? 26. What is a lie your character tells themself? 27. Is there something your character would give their life for? 28. How does your character feel about death? 29. What do you wish for them right now? 30. What would happily ever after be for your character?
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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trueref.bsky.social
Getting ready to watch Guillermo del Toro's frankenstein like. 💔
TrueRef: real references for real artists.
art reference of a woman sitting holding a mirror. art reference of a woman in a white dress. art reference of a woman sitting in a white dress. art reference of a woman in a white dress, standing.
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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lemongrace.bsky.social
the isle of storms
#art #worldofwarcraft
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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sadekaronhes.bsky.social
Come join us for the first Indigenous Futurisms Seattle on November 15th!

I created the tshirt design and will have limited quantities available there. Also available online + shirt color options, if you’re unable to make it but would like to support!

www.risingsonsmedia.com/product/indi...
Black t-shirt mockup featuring design for Indigenous Futurisms Seattle event. Design for Indigenous Futurisms Seattle t-shirts created by Sadekaronhes. A colorful, futuristic city along the coast at night, lights dance upon the forest behind with Mt Tahoma in the distance. Holographic welcome statues project above the city across the sky beckoning travellers with outstretched arms Flyer for Indigenous Futurisms Seattle event on November 15th, 2025 at North Seattle College. Free admissions
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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lntpblk.bsky.social
Last Nov 4, Cebu was ravaged by Typhoon Tino. I want to help my friends rebuild their homes bc this gov't won't.

All the most relevant details are in the pics but don't hesitate to DM me here or shoot an e-mail at borgobear@protonmail.com for questions!

6 SLOTS OPEN!

[COMMERCIAL RATE ON REQUEST]
graphic for emergency commissions that features three characters. the graphic reads: "Emergency Commissions. Help us rebuild after the typhoon." "On November 4, Typhoon Tino hit the island of Cebu and left so much destruction in its wake. Since I have a bit more time now, I’m offering a huge discount on my commissions. The profit of which will be used to help my friends and communities with rebuilding their homes and lives." "FULLY COLORED ART FLAT COLOR BACKGROUNDS ONLY NO EXPLICIT OR HATEFUL REQUESTS NO DESIGNING, PROVIDE REF PAYPAL, WISE or GCASH ONLY!" A graphic with sample art as well as a table of rates. The table has these rates per character: "Bust Sketch - USD 20, Bust Inked (Smooth) - USD 30, Bust Inked (Textured) - USD 30, Half Body Sketch - USD 30, Half Body Inked (Smooth) - USD 40, Half Body Inked (Textured) - USD 50, Full Body Sketch - USD 50, Full Body Inked (Smooth) - USD 60, Full Body Inked (Textured) - USD 80" A little green square has this sentence: "DM ME FOR MORE INFO!"
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM