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Novah Tal’Aura
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DnD/TTRPG nerd, queer/juxera/fem presenting, lover of Sailor Moon, etc
White Settler on “Canadian” lands
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Novah Tal’Aura @novahtalaura.northsky.social · Feb 1
Dear American Trans People or Friends of Such Individuals: If you need to GTFO, Rainbow Railroad is something you need to be looking at and reaching out to www.rainbowrailroad.org
Rainbow Railroad
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQI+ people escape state-sponsored violence. Learn more or request help today.
www.rainbowrailroad.org
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scalzi.com
Smudge has decided that I have done enough typing for one day. I disagree, but then again I don't have claws.
Smudge the cat with both of his paws all over my keyboard.
December 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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vaultcompanions.bsky.social
In other "For No Particular Reason" questions: What's some of your favorite fables or folklore?
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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tsurudraws.art
When I started taking bsky seriously, I had about 5K followers here compared to my then 30K on twt, and despite still having "less" here by comparison, I get consistently more commissions, interest, and continued support here than on twt, with far less punishment for marketing myself. (+)
sarenstone.com S ∆ R E N ✦ 杰敏 @sarenstone.com · 4h
For those who have just left twitter/X and are afraid for their financial security as they try to rebuild, I want to share my experience as it will hopefully provide a bit of comfort.

Earlier this year I ran a Kickstarter. Bsky outperformed Twitter for backers by more than 3x.
December 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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museumofcare.bsky.social
Yes
wall graffiti. the places you'd go if you were not opprssed by wage labour and clas society.
December 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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unicouniuni3.bsky.social
Uni Claus delivering presents 🎁
A black and white cat wearing a Santa outfit sits next to a large gold gift bag tied with a red ribbon.
December 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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wobblygizmo.bsky.social
Goodnight

#cat #cats #catsofbluesku
A white cat with black spots curled up with his eyes closed. Background is an open closet door and tan cat tree
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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unicouniuni3.bsky.social
I pet him… and his little paws close
A black and white cat is sleeping on his back on a bed. A hand pets him gently, and his front paws close. A black and white cat is sleeping on his back on a bed. A hand pets him gently, and his front paws close.
December 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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loremistress93.bsky.social
An update on this. It’s really important. Still no word from UKGE but more people are commenting and I’m seeing that comments are still being hidden.

What’s more, the creator is firing back with a lot of nonsense. 🙃
A screenshot of an exchange on the topic of AI in a game that UKGE are promoting. iamloufryer: Just looked up this game after seeing it promoted on here and very disappointing to see it uses GenAl. @ukgamesexpo - you know what your core audience thinks about this and I'm very surprised you'd risk the inevitable backlash from it, to be honest. gatesofkrystalia: all projects use genAl, we are just honest and we declare it iamloufryer: sorry, but that is a wild generalisation that isn't even a little bit true. This community is chock full of creators that pay real artists. four_score_woodwork: I am not a game designer, but I have never used Al. I have no intention of using Al. I actively avoid projects that use Al and have no issues finding LOTS of… (rest of text cut off) A screenshot of an exchange on the topic of AI in a game that UKGE are promoting. four_score_woodwork: I am not a game designer, but I have never used Al. I have no intention of using Al. I actively avoid projects that use Al and have no issues finding LOTS of awesome creative projects full of care and creativity Heck. I even avoid using computer controlled machines unless I HAVE to. It's not the most efficient or best way to work. But I care enough about my work and the people I make it for, that I will take longer and put more of myself in to it wirddesign: nah mate mine don't asunlesssea: Imfao no they dont wtf are you talking about?! A screenshot of an exchange on the topic of AI in a game that UKGE are promoting. freylygill: If the creators couldnt be bothered to put the real effort in like the rest of us, why should we buy the product??? This sets a dangerous precedent for you as an indie backed convention, UKGE. You are opening the slop gates with this gatesofkrystalia: Your message reeks of ignorance and bad manners. You have no idea how much real work went into this project, years of writing, illustrating, and worldbuilding. You're exactly the kind of toxic person who should stay far away from the indie scene, where passion and respect still matter. freylygill: my guy, editing Al generated artwork trained on stolen art isn't work. With the money raised you could have paid a real artist. I do fine l'm the indie scene and I do it 100% off my own graft. You don’t respect real artists and… The rest of the text is cut off A screenshot of an exchange on the topic of AI in a game that UKGE are promoting. gatesofkrystalia: Unfortunately, the last shred of intelligence I thought you had has vanished. You speak without knowing, and that kind of ignorance causes real damage. Try informing yourself about how much it costs and how long it takes to produce over a thousand illustrations for a single book. We have two full books, two complete card decks, and over forty physical and forty digital products. We're a two-person publishing house that funds its creations through crowdfunding, how exactly do you think we could finance all those hand-drawn illustrations? And by the way, our products exist in six languages, all translated by bilingual native professionals from both Italian and the target languages.
October 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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comradeishmael.bsky.social
Oh boy, if it isn't my old nemesis! Last time on Gates of Krystalia!
November 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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youngles.bsky.social
Presented without comment but with alt text to add to our discussion about what is a TTJRPG #TTRPG
A tiktok screen shot of a comment thay says: @Gates of Krystalia - USA: 1. J=Japanese and it's referred to the style of our game 2. We have long experience in manga, anime and TTRPG. The fact that we aren't Japanese doesn't affect the quality of the work I reply and ask: @Youngles 🇰🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿: What about the style makes it japanese if there are no Japanese people involved? @Youngles 🇰🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿: I feel like calling it a Japanese game without being Japanese absolutely effects the quality of the work as being Japanese is more then just anime A tiktok comment section that reads: @Gates of Krystalia - USA: 3. The AI can't create the work you are watching. We have only used as a base for the draw then re-elaborated everything with drawing tablet and graphic software I replied asking “So you used genAI and drew over it?”
April 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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grammalou.bsky.social
We need more of these dementia villages for thoughtful, respectful care of those living with dementia.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. 'dementia village' draws national research interest as cases rise across Canada | CBC News
A Langley, B.C., care facility that blends village life with dementia support is now the focus of a national study examining whether an outdoor, community-style approach can improve quality of life fo...
www.cbc.ca
December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
novahtalaura.northsky.social
New fancy Bsky :D
December 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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besttrousers.bsky.social
NORAD Santa tracker is Woke
December 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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elfenceres.bsky.social
Thimble and Teor as sheep

#criticalrolefanart
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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elfenceres.bsky.social
Thimble is counting sheep with familiar faces

#criticalrole #criticalrolefanart #criticalrolecampaign4 #digitalart #clipstudiopaint
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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sleepyrogue.bsky.social
Jester doodle. My beloved blue girl ;v;
#criticalrolefanart #criticalrole
jester lavorre from critical role. she is a blue tiefling holding a lollypop, three little unicorn hamster horses float around her
December 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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mksimnka.bsky.social
When I started to draw Bolaire, I realized that every character can be a tarot card.
Now I have the mission to make them as major arcana

#CriticalRole #criticalrolefanart
December 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
novahtalaura.northsky.social
You know when you’ve hit peak adult when you’re excited over a new mattress for Christmas!
Memory foam mattress. New. Queen size
December 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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danfloydplus.bsky.social
Now get ROLLING for initiative, The Prince. You have [3] turns to do [75] damage.

✨Don't embarrass us.✨
The King of All Cosmos from Katamari Damacy, gazing down upon the tiny Prince.
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
novahtalaura.northsky.social
Let’s go Champion of Champions! Good to see Matt didn’t learn anything about wardrobe the first time around
a blurry picture of a person wearing a blue jacket on a gray background .
Alt: a blurry picture of a person wearing a blue jacket on a gray background .
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
novahtalaura.northsky.social
Watched the finale for #mightynein and WE HAVE THE DUST PEOPLE! THE DUST IS ON THE FIELD!!
Be Doo Be Doo Minion GIF
Alt: Be Doo Be Doo Minion GIF
media.tenor.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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willovergard.bsky.social
Its still a ways away, BUT I CAN SEE THE FINISH LINE

THE SNEARLY GATES CALL TO ME
December 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
novahtalaura.northsky.social
Goal Update
Time: 39 hours, 25 mins and 55 seconds Snairway Goal #2: 1630 / 2000
December 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
novahtalaura.northsky.social
Day one complete. Got bed sheets & mattress protector washed (along with guest bedsheets). Frustrated AF Christmas tree lights are borked so I need to get a new tree in the new year. Plus need to replace the mattress b/c it’s doing its best for being nearly 10 yrs old
December 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
novahtalaura.northsky.social
Snairway Update
Time 43 hours, 20 mins and 26 seconds Snairway Goal: 1288.69 out of 1605 And nice
December 20, 2025 at 3:47 AM