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My review of A Deadly Vineyard Holiday by Philip R. Craig. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Rick Silva's review of A Deadly Vineyard Holiday (Martha's Vineyard Mystery #8)
4/5: Former Boston cop turned professional beach-bum J.W. Jackson meets a teenage girl on a Martha's Vineyard beach, and teaches her some fishing basics. After the girl makes a hasty exit, Jackson is ...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My review of A Deadly Vineyard Holiday by Philip R. Craig. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
And... done! Went a bit past the end of October, but 31 new character designs completed, along with some bits of lore to go with them.
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
November 3, 2025 at 5:46 AM
And... done! Went a bit past the end of October, but 31 new character designs completed, along with some bits of lore to go with them.
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 31: New God
Despite all sorts of rumors about her nature, Queen Jaelmarithul is a normal human woman with the Noble stat block, of exceptional bearing. Her ability scores might be:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 16 Ch: 21
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQlTkddjiK...
Despite all sorts of rumors about her nature, Queen Jaelmarithul is a normal human woman with the Noble stat block, of exceptional bearing. Her ability scores might be:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 16 Ch: 21
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQlTkddjiK...
November 3, 2025 at 5:46 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 31: New God
Despite all sorts of rumors about her nature, Queen Jaelmarithul is a normal human woman with the Noble stat block, of exceptional bearing. Her ability scores might be:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 16 Ch: 21
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQlTkddjiK...
Despite all sorts of rumors about her nature, Queen Jaelmarithul is a normal human woman with the Noble stat block, of exceptional bearing. Her ability scores might be:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 16 Ch: 21
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQlTkddjiK...
D&D October Art Challenge Day 30: Hero Sacrifice: Free Day: Patron of Adventurers
Freida Qwyll is a human level-6 bard (college of eloquence). Her ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 15 C: 10 I: 16 W: 12 Ch: 17
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQj_DcfDvEJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Freida Qwyll is a human level-6 bard (college of eloquence). Her ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 15 C: 10 I: 16 W: 12 Ch: 17
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQj_DcfDvEJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
November 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 30: Hero Sacrifice: Free Day: Patron of Adventurers
Freida Qwyll is a human level-6 bard (college of eloquence). Her ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 15 C: 10 I: 16 W: 12 Ch: 17
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQj_DcfDvEJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Freida Qwyll is a human level-6 bard (college of eloquence). Her ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 15 C: 10 I: 16 W: 12 Ch: 17
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQj_DcfDvEJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 29: Hero Sacrifice
Wrenne Mille is a human level-2 ranger. Her ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 16 C: 13 I: 15 W: 14 Ch: 12
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQg67vEjo7t/
Wrenne Mille is a human level-2 ranger. Her ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 16 C: 13 I: 15 W: 14 Ch: 12
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQg67vEjo7t/
November 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 29: Hero Sacrifice
Wrenne Mille is a human level-2 ranger. Her ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 16 C: 13 I: 15 W: 14 Ch: 12
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQg67vEjo7t/
Wrenne Mille is a human level-2 ranger. Her ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 16 C: 13 I: 15 W: 14 Ch: 12
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQg67vEjo7t/
D&D October Art Challenge Day 28: Old Knight
Sir Toliver Hox is a human level-10 fighter (cavalier). His ability scores are:
S: 14 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 15 Ch: 13
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQgBKOlDtGY/
Sir Toliver Hox is a human level-10 fighter (cavalier). His ability scores are:
S: 14 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 15 Ch: 13
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQgBKOlDtGY/
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 28: Old Knight
Sir Toliver Hox is a human level-10 fighter (cavalier). His ability scores are:
S: 14 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 15 Ch: 13
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQgBKOlDtGY/
Sir Toliver Hox is a human level-10 fighter (cavalier). His ability scores are:
S: 14 D: 14 C: 11 I: 16 W: 15 Ch: 13
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQgBKOlDtGY/
D&D October Art Challenge Day 27: Monstrous Princess
Princess Keriss has the Storm Giant Princess stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 29 D: 14 C: 20 I: 18 W: 18 Ch: 18
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQdjMxMDqb-/
Princess Keriss has the Storm Giant Princess stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 29 D: 14 C: 20 I: 18 W: 18 Ch: 18
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQdjMxMDqb-/
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 27: Monstrous Princess
Princess Keriss has the Storm Giant Princess stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 29 D: 14 C: 20 I: 18 W: 18 Ch: 18
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQdjMxMDqb-/
Princess Keriss has the Storm Giant Princess stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 29 D: 14 C: 20 I: 18 W: 18 Ch: 18
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQdjMxMDqb-/
D&D October Art Challenge Day 26: Living Magic Item
Sage Faire has the Master Sage stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 8 D: 10 C: 10 I: 20 W: 18 Ch: 11
The mysterious ring is a Ring of Mind Shielding.
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQYB6ZojEGs/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Sage Faire has the Master Sage stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 8 D: 10 C: 10 I: 20 W: 18 Ch: 11
The mysterious ring is a Ring of Mind Shielding.
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQYB6ZojEGs/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 26: Living Magic Item
Sage Faire has the Master Sage stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 8 D: 10 C: 10 I: 20 W: 18 Ch: 11
The mysterious ring is a Ring of Mind Shielding.
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQYB6ZojEGs/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Sage Faire has the Master Sage stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 8 D: 10 C: 10 I: 20 W: 18 Ch: 11
The mysterious ring is a Ring of Mind Shielding.
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQYB6ZojEGs/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 25: Monster King
King Brennik Rotstone has the Duergar Despot stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 20 D: 5 C: 19 I:15 W: 14 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQVyeUvjm8P/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
King Brennik Rotstone has the Duergar Despot stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 20 D: 5 C: 19 I:15 W: 14 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQVyeUvjm8P/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
October 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 25: Monster King
King Brennik Rotstone has the Duergar Despot stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 20 D: 5 C: 19 I:15 W: 14 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQVyeUvjm8P/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
King Brennik Rotstone has the Duergar Despot stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 20 D: 5 C: 19 I:15 W: 14 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQVyeUvjm8P/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 24: Villain Turned Hero
Merklos is a leonin with the guard stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 12 C: 12 I:10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQS-VbJEad5/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Merklos is a leonin with the guard stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 12 C: 12 I:10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQS-VbJEad5/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
October 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 24: Villain Turned Hero
Merklos is a leonin with the guard stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 12 C: 12 I:10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQS-VbJEad5/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Merklos is a leonin with the guard stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 13 D: 12 C: 12 I:10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQS-VbJEad5/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 23: Free Day: Treasure Hunter
Gem Gleem is a human level-1 fighter. His ability scores are:
S: 17 D: 14 C: 18 I: 9 W: 8 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQQpanCjrqo/
Gem Gleem is a human level-1 fighter. His ability scores are:
S: 17 D: 14 C: 18 I: 9 W: 8 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQQpanCjrqo/
October 26, 2025 at 5:09 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 23: Free Day: Treasure Hunter
Gem Gleem is a human level-1 fighter. His ability scores are:
S: 17 D: 14 C: 18 I: 9 W: 8 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQQpanCjrqo/
Gem Gleem is a human level-1 fighter. His ability scores are:
S: 17 D: 14 C: 18 I: 9 W: 8 Ch: 13
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQQpanCjrqo/
Enjoyed the Springsteen biopic.
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Enjoyed the Springsteen biopic.
D&D October Art Challenge Day 22: Mixed Race Adventurer
Temelton Mills is a half-elf level-7 druid with the fey-touched feat. His ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 13 C: 14 I: 12 W: 15 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQOHMlyjnPJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Temelton Mills is a half-elf level-7 druid with the fey-touched feat. His ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 13 C: 14 I: 12 W: 15 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQOHMlyjnPJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
October 25, 2025 at 5:32 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 22: Mixed Race Adventurer
Temelton Mills is a half-elf level-7 druid with the fey-touched feat. His ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 13 C: 14 I: 12 W: 15 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQOHMlyjnPJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Temelton Mills is a half-elf level-7 druid with the fey-touched feat. His ability scores are:
S: 9 D: 13 C: 14 I: 12 W: 15 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQOHMlyjnPJ/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 21: Artificial Dragon
The Forgemaster’s Dragon has the Young Red Dragon stat block except that it has an AC of 22. Its ability scores are:
S: 23 D: 10 C: 21 I: 14 W: 11 Ch: 19
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQK9juZDFoI/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
The Forgemaster’s Dragon has the Young Red Dragon stat block except that it has an AC of 22. Its ability scores are:
S: 23 D: 10 C: 21 I: 14 W: 11 Ch: 19
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQK9juZDFoI/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
October 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 21: Artificial Dragon
The Forgemaster’s Dragon has the Young Red Dragon stat block except that it has an AC of 22. Its ability scores are:
S: 23 D: 10 C: 21 I: 14 W: 11 Ch: 19
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQK9juZDFoI/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
The Forgemaster’s Dragon has the Young Red Dragon stat block except that it has an AC of 22. Its ability scores are:
S: 23 D: 10 C: 21 I: 14 W: 11 Ch: 19
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQK9juZDFoI/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Happy National Mole Day to those who celebrate! #nationalmoleday
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Happy National Mole Day to those who celebrate! #nationalmoleday
D&D October Art Challenge Day 20: Monster Construct
The construct has the Ancient Construct stat block except that it has multiattack action to attack once each withwarhammer and crossbow. Its ability scores are:
S: 22 D: 9 C: 20 I: 3 W: 11 Ch: 1
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQIyapPjHG2/
The construct has the Ancient Construct stat block except that it has multiattack action to attack once each withwarhammer and crossbow. Its ability scores are:
S: 22 D: 9 C: 20 I: 3 W: 11 Ch: 1
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQIyapPjHG2/
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 20: Monster Construct
The construct has the Ancient Construct stat block except that it has multiattack action to attack once each withwarhammer and crossbow. Its ability scores are:
S: 22 D: 9 C: 20 I: 3 W: 11 Ch: 1
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQIyapPjHG2/
The construct has the Ancient Construct stat block except that it has multiattack action to attack once each withwarhammer and crossbow. Its ability scores are:
S: 22 D: 9 C: 20 I: 3 W: 11 Ch: 1
More backstory: www.instagram.com/p/DQIyapPjHG2/
D&D October Art Challenge Day 19: Retired Tavern Keeper
Romulus Korn is a human with the Commoner stat block except that his ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 8 C: 11 I: 12 W: 13 Ch: 13
More backstory at:
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Romulus Korn is a human with the Commoner stat block except that his ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 8 C: 11 I: 12 W: 13 Ch: 13
More backstory at:
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
October 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 19: Retired Tavern Keeper
Romulus Korn is a human with the Commoner stat block except that his ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 8 C: 11 I: 12 W: 13 Ch: 13
More backstory at:
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Romulus Korn is a human with the Commoner stat block except that his ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 8 C: 11 I: 12 W: 13 Ch: 13
More backstory at:
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 18: Monster Shop Keeper
Gorshun Firebrew has the Orc stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 12 C: 16 I: 7 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQGPa-tDHNx/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Gorshun Firebrew has the Orc stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 12 C: 16 I: 7 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQGPa-tDHNx/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
October 22, 2025 at 4:09 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 18: Monster Shop Keeper
Gorshun Firebrew has the Orc stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 12 C: 16 I: 7 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQGPa-tDHNx/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Gorshun Firebrew has the Orc stat block. His ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 12 C: 16 I: 7 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQGPa-tDHNx/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
#mtg #commander last night. 1-1 with Feather the Redeemed.
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#mtg #commander last night. 1-1 with Feather the Redeemed.
D&D October Art Challenge Day 17: Alien
“I’m Pincermaiden,” she said, “I’m the only one.”
Pincermaiden might be a level-7 bard (College of the Road) of unknown species. Her ability scores might be something like: S: 7 D: 16 C: 17 I: 21 W: 7 Ch: 14
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
“I’m Pincermaiden,” she said, “I’m the only one.”
Pincermaiden might be a level-7 bard (College of the Road) of unknown species. Her ability scores might be something like: S: 7 D: 16 C: 17 I: 21 W: 7 Ch: 14
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
October 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 17: Alien
“I’m Pincermaiden,” she said, “I’m the only one.”
Pincermaiden might be a level-7 bard (College of the Road) of unknown species. Her ability scores might be something like: S: 7 D: 16 C: 17 I: 21 W: 7 Ch: 14
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
“I’m Pincermaiden,” she said, “I’m the only one.”
Pincermaiden might be a level-7 bard (College of the Road) of unknown species. Her ability scores might be something like: S: 7 D: 16 C: 17 I: 21 W: 7 Ch: 14
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 16: Free Day: Dwarven Time Traveler
Makgrerra Frostfall has the Shield Dwarf stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 13 C: 14 I: 10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQA6a6WjIvC/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Makgrerra Frostfall has the Shield Dwarf stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 13 C: 14 I: 10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQA6a6WjIvC/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
October 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 16: Free Day: Dwarven Time Traveler
Makgrerra Frostfall has the Shield Dwarf stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 13 C: 14 I: 10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQA6a6WjIvC/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Makgrerra Frostfall has the Shield Dwarf stat block. Her ability scores are:
S: 16 D: 13 C: 14 I: 10 W: 11 Ch: 10
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DQA6a6WjIvC/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 15: Goblin Champion
Skitch Ligbug Dornhob Hatchetgob is a goblin level 6 fighter (champion). His ability scores are:
S: 11 D: 17 C: 14 I: 13 W: 8 Ch: 12
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP-qjPcjDbb/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Skitch Ligbug Dornhob Hatchetgob is a goblin level 6 fighter (champion). His ability scores are:
S: 11 D: 17 C: 14 I: 13 W: 8 Ch: 12
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP-qjPcjDbb/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 15: Goblin Champion
Skitch Ligbug Dornhob Hatchetgob is a goblin level 6 fighter (champion). His ability scores are:
S: 11 D: 17 C: 14 I: 13 W: 8 Ch: 12
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP-qjPcjDbb/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
Skitch Ligbug Dornhob Hatchetgob is a goblin level 6 fighter (champion). His ability scores are:
S: 11 D: 17 C: 14 I: 13 W: 8 Ch: 12
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP-qjPcjDbb/
#dnd #heroforge #octoberartchallenge
D&D October Art Challenge Day 14: Alien Weapon
Mirkus Kart is a human level 6 rogue (thief) / level 3 warlock (pact of the blade).
His ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 13 I: 9 W: 9 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP99mjXDvij/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Mirkus Kart is a human level 6 rogue (thief) / level 3 warlock (pact of the blade).
His ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 13 I: 9 W: 9 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP99mjXDvij/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
October 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
D&D October Art Challenge Day 14: Alien Weapon
Mirkus Kart is a human level 6 rogue (thief) / level 3 warlock (pact of the blade).
His ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 13 I: 9 W: 9 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP99mjXDvij/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Mirkus Kart is a human level 6 rogue (thief) / level 3 warlock (pact of the blade).
His ability scores are:
S: 12 D: 14 C: 13 I: 9 W: 9 Ch: 14
More backstory at: www.instagram.com/p/DP99mjXDvij/
#dnd #octoberartchallenge #heroforge
Reposted by Rick Silva
Keep calm and punch Nazis.
MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
October 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Keep calm and punch Nazis.