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Sha'dow, Drow in Eorzea, Pls Use Alt Text! 7.3 Spoilers!
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stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
('Ello all, I'm Diana, and this is my Elf. I would say Elezen, but I think my handle here makes it pretty plan they're Drow.🥰 My beloved Blorbo, Sha'dow Weaver, the Oncoming Storm, Servant of Vivec, AGGRESSIVELY polyamorous, loving husband and father.

BONUS ESO ENGINE ELF IMAGE OF SHA'DOW!)
Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow with charcoal skin and white shoulder length hair, goatee and mustache, wearing black rimmed glasses and a white long coat with black leather sides, the sleeves rolled up to their elbows. It's opened Fabio style, showing their chest and stomach. The camera frames them in 3/4 Sinister profile, with heavy shadows on their left face (not QUITE Rembrandt, but close), lighting up their chest. They're in a relaxed pose, holding a bastard sword over their right shoulder. There's lots of fancy brasswork on the coat. They're standing in front of a hotsprings. An image of Ascilia, a blonde Midlander Hyur woman, wearing a simple white square cut neck dress, her blonde hair pulled into a tight up-do with braids on the right side, laying in bed with her husband, Sha'dow, a Drow elf male, his white hair pulled back in a tight ponytail, white mustache and goatee framing a gentle smile, his eyes closed peacefully as he sleeps. He's wearing nothing but simple black trousers and a necklace with an arrowhead pendant. His torso is covered in myriad scars, including a severe burn scar on his left shoulder, and stab wounds on his left pectoral and lower abdomen. He has a ring on his left ring finger with a large diamond, a symbol in Eorzea of marriage--in this case, to Ascilia. They're laying in bed together, her left arm laced under his right arm, which is also behind his head as he sleeps. her right arm is on his stomach, above his left hand, and her eyes are closed, as she leans on her left hand, a soft smile on her face, content to let him sleep (as this is before 7.3, Sha'dow still used he/him pronouns) An image of Sha'dow, a male Drow, in the ESO engine. He has charcoal gray skin, white hair and goatee, and is wearing purple robes with brown leather armored bits, as well as silver chainmail. There's a staff poking over his right shoulder, and a black and red kitten back and to his right. He's standing outside of the stairs leading down from Vivec City, a large brazier also back and to his right, behind his shoulder. It's not a particularly good image. As it is pre-Patch 7.3 in FFXIV, their pronouns would still be He/Him, as they were unaware they were genderfluid at the time.
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Okay so that's not... Entirely accurate. The joke is that "A guy walks into a talent agency, 'hey buddy, what's your act?' '[details the absolute most offensive shit [usually sexual] you've ever heard].' "AND WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT?!" "The Aristocrats!"

So, that out of the way, Sha'dow's version:🧵)
"Reet, reet, so picture this, lads-a bloke walks into a talent agency, aye? Agent gans, 'What's yer act, then?' An' the fella goes, 'it's a family, th' Charledores-Celie an' Willibert, reet? 'Ey're sat havin' 'eir tea, plates jus' cleared by th' maid, propa civil like. 'Ey’ve got two bairns, Finia an' wee Percevains. So Celie, she reckons 'ey should all gan on tae th' drawin' room, aye? She starts braidin' Finia's lovely blonde hair, dead proud o' 'er, an' Will's there playin' chess wi' young Percy. Then the maid comes back in wi' a bowl o' grapes an' some grape scissors, POSH as owt, like-an' they all sit an' have a grand little pud together. An' that's the act! So th' agent stares at 'im, proper baffled, an' sez, 'Aye? An' what d'ye call an act like 'at, then?' Th' bloke dead-eye's the lad, I mean jus' deadpan as owt, an' 'e sez 'The Cocksuckin' Motherfuckers.' Swear tae th' Twelve!"
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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(Hey guys, there's something really "phishy" about this message... Can't quite put my finger on it. But I don't think I should check that link. Just this... feelin' I get down in my gut.🤣

(Link redacted because people be stupid yo, name redacted because account COULD be compromised))
A screenshot of a VERY "phishy" message from "Bluеsky" @[REDACTED].bsky.social Today at 3:14 PM We regret to infоrm you that your Bluesky account has been temporarily suspended due to security-related restrictions. To prevent the реrmanent termination of your aссоunt, it is imperative that you complete the verification process within the next 24 hours bу using the following Iink: 🔗 [REDACTED] If the Iink does not open directly, please copy and paste it into your browser’s address bar. ⚠️ Important: If you do not complete the required verification within the specified timeframe, your account will be permanently and irreversibly blocked. We appreciate your immediate attention and сооperation in this matter. Sincerely, Bluesky© Support Team 3:14 PM
November 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Post a FFXIV meme made by you!)
An meme following the Kermit "That's none of my business" of Sha'dow, a genderfluid Dressed in a cream tunic with a brown cloak and gloves. They have shaggy, medium length white hair parted in the middle, and a white goatee and mustache. They're sipping tea from a white porcelain cup with a blue and gold band, in a room filled with all manner of trophies from killing primals and hunting. The top text reads "If FFXIV is so Casual, Why Can't You Play Without ACT?" The Bottom text reads: "But That's None of My Business"
November 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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(OH SNAP I LIED, I DID HAVE THE BLANK! MY BAD!)
The exact same form as above, only all the spaces are blank, ready for whomst so evereth to fill it out (i.e. name, job, deity, meh/devout, height, gender, age, from, favorite citystate, prefers with a whole series of tickboxes about preferences, the triangle of Tank/Heals/DPS, sliding scales for personalities, greatest fears/weaknesses/strengths, so on. GO FORTH AND FILL!
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Wow I found this from ages ago. I no longer have the blank, I do apologize! But here, get to know my #WoL in LESS than 5 Minutes!)
A character sheet labeled "Know my WoL in 5 Minutes," with various boxes and lines and graphs. It has an image of Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow with charcoal skin wearing brown leathers, with a tan and green scarf around their neck. They have a pair of goggles perched atop their head, and are holding up the Makai MCH weapon, dyed brown. Their white hair is shoulder length, they have a goatee and mustache, and what appears to be two different coloured eyes-in fact they are blind in their right eye, and the "tattoo" is the scar. Now, it's important to note this was filled out before I figured out the character was genderfluid, so under "Gender," Sha'dow's listed as male. Just roll with it. Name: Sha'dow Weaver Job: Red Mage Icon, a red Icon with a stylized rapier in gold Deity: The ALMSIVI icon, a hand inside a triangle A scale from "Meh" to "Devout" marked off the end of "Meh" Height: Tall Gender: Male Age: Old enough From: A place so far away you wouldn't even believe it existed Favorite City State: Limsa Lominsa YAR HAR FIDDLE DE DEE BEING A PIRATE IS ALRIGHT WITH ME! A triangle with Tank at the top, Healer and DPS at the bottom corners, with a check marked between Tank and DPS but inside the triangle just a skoshe, and the box next to "But did you die?" on healer ticked A series of scales: Plans/Jumps In: Jumps in Introvert/Extrovert: Even mix Sweet/Savory: More towards savory Asks Questions/Stabs (has been crossed out) Shoots First: Clearly shoots first Lays Low/Likes Attention: Even Mix Picky/Eats Anything: More towards eats anything Greatest: Fear: Itself Weakness: Wine, women, song Strength: When I do my little turn on the Catwalk. Yeah the catwalk, when I shake my little tush on the catwalk Prefers (tickboxes) Morning/Night: Night Tea/Coffee: Coffee Melee/Ranged: Ranged Chatty/Quiet: Either Bright/Dark: Dark City/Nature Either Can: Cook, Read, Write, Craft, Sing Cannot: Draw, Dance, Garden
November 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Yup. In fact, here's the most recent map I've drawn of the first area I ever mapped of it, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back when I was [redacted], still living in Darfur. And **this** map is 8 years old on its own (and it's geographically sound, I've actually spoke with a geologist)! It's not just a ⤵️
A hand drawn map of Central Avalon, the most distinguishing feature is a crisscrossing "X" pattern river flowing from both the northwest and northeast corners of the map to the southwest and southeast corners of the map. The Northwest riverhead originates in the aptly labeled "Forest of Shadow," drawn with black trees, and labeled with fancy writing. Due east are the "Burned Hills," and directly above is an imprint "Here There Be Monsters." Continuing due east, the riverhead origin is off the map, but we find the "Tall Peaks," stylized writing where the "s" underlines the words, and turns to an arrow that points to the location, a brown drawn mountain chain that runs due south, past "The Emerald Hills," green drawn hillocks, again where the "s" underlines and arrow points. Continuing south, the "Sands of Glass," a desert waste, where the "G" is the underlining arrow. Across the entire south region of the map, the "Azure Sea" rims the bottom, where "To the World's End" and (alt Con't) (alt text continued) "To the Lighthouse" with the stylized G again being the arrow, point the way to off map areas. Moving due north from "To the Lighthouse," one finds the "Greenwood," an area of green drawn trees, just above where the Southwest running river from the northeast riverhead terminates. Due east from it, is the "Blighted Swamp," a brackish brown/green area that takes up most of the land between the river crossover, and the Azure Sea in the southern part of the map. Directly in the center of the map, and in the center of where the rivers cross, is an island with "City of Mal" in stylized writing next to it.
November 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Didn't do full body tats, but I DID scar my blorbo to hell and back.

Reason is throughout Sha'dow's life they've uh... Got pretty fucked up. Loads of scars. And even THAT plogon doesn't have all that I see in my head...)
An image of Ascilia, a blonde Midlander Hyur woman, wearing a simple white square cut neck dress, her blonde hair pulled into a tight up-do with braids on the right side, laying in bed with her husband, Sha'dow, a Drow elf male, his white hair pulled back in a tight ponytail, white mustache and goatee framing a gentle smile, his eyes closed peacefully as he sleeps. He's wearing nothing but simple black trousers and a necklace with an arrowhead pendant. His torso is covered in myriad scars, including a severe burn scar on his left shoulder, and stab wounds on his left pectoral and lower abdomen. He has a ring on his left ring finger with a large diamond, a symbol in Eorzea of marriage--in this case, to Ascilia. They're laying in bed together, her left arm laced under his right arm, which is also behind his head as he sleeps. her right arm is on his stomach, above his left hand, and her eyes are closed, as she leans on her left hand, a soft smile on her face, content to let him sleep (as this is pre 7.3, Sha'dow's pronouns are still he/him)
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Super easy. Barely an inconvenience. Because honestly, this is going to be my glam for literally every job anyway!

BEHOLD! Sha'dow's primary glam the DAY glams are unlocked! (Only change will be the weapon, obviously, which will be the Sophic weapon for that job)
An Image of Sha'dow, a Genderfluid Drow with white, shoulder length hair parted on the left and a white mustache and goatee, a gray left eye, and blind right eye with a white tattoo looking scar over it and a silver monocle, standing in the Barracks at the Aftcastle in Limsa Lominsa. There's a partition behind them to their left, and a bench directly behind them to the back, with a banner behind their left shoulder. The floor is a mix of wood and stone tiles. They're dressed in purple leather armor with gold and brass trim. The armor has a long, leather outer skirt, and a shorter, but still knee length inner skirt. The shoulder pauldrons are made of brass. They're holding a large, two handed sword over their right shoulder. It has a long black blade with a red fuller, gold flares at the tip, a pearl in the gold crossguard, and a silver hilt with gold pommel. It is highly decorative. Specifically, their armor is the Adamantite Pauldroncoat of Fending set, and the sword is the Sophic Edge from FFXIV.
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(You mean other than it looking absolutely drop dead SEXY on them?

Like seriously, CHECK THE FIT. That just SCREAMS "Sha'dow," does it not? And with glam being unlocked soon, that's going to be their fit for EVERY job! Looks so friggin' good.

Outside that, Fray.)
An Image of Sha'dow, a Genderfluid Drow with white, shoulder length hair parted on the left and a white mustache and goatee, a gray left eye, and blind right eye with a white tattoo looking scar over it and a silver monocle, standing in the Barracks at the Aftcastle in Limsa Lominsa. There's a partition behind them to their left, and a bench directly behind them to the back, with a banner behind their left shoulder. The floor is a mix of wood and stone tiles. They're dressed in purple leather armor with gold and brass trim. The armor has a long, leather outer skirt, and a shorter, but still knee length inner skirt. The shoulder pauldrons are made of brass. They're holding a large, two handed sword over their right shoulder. It has a long black blade with a red fuller, gold flares at the tip, a pearl in the gold crossguard, and a silver hilt with gold pommel. It is highly decorative. Specifically, their armor is the Adamantite Pauldroncoat of Fending set, and the sword is the Sophic Edge from FFXIV.
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Sinister side framing and Rembrandt-esq lighting. That's... really ALL I do well, honestly. Here, have some samples, some of my best shots, actually (the two of Ascilia are, by my estimation, the best gposes I've ever done)
A fair skinned midlander hyur woman sitting in the Quicksands in Ul'dah, drinking tea out of a white cup with a blue band near the top. She's seen from the chest up, dressed in a white, high collared coat with a blue sash from the left shoulder going across her chest to her right hip. The coat has silver trimmings and fittings. On the left breast are five silver and blue tube/cartridges. The collar is silver. She has blonde hair, parted on the left, with the bangs going over the right side of her face, and braids on the left side of her head, with one dangling behind her left ear, with a metal clip on it. The rest is pulled up in an up-do bun. She has very piercing silver eyes. The background is columns and barrels. Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow with charcoal skin and white shoulder length hair, goatee and mustache, wearing black rimmed glasses and a white long coat with black leather sides, the sleeves rolled up to their elbows. It's opened Fabio style, showing their chest and stomach. The camera frames them in 3/4 Sinister profile, with heavy shadows on their left face (not QUITE Rembrandt, but close), lighting up their chest. They're in a relaxed pose, holding a bastard sword over their right shoulder. There's lots of fancy brasswork on the coat. They're standing in front of a hotsprings. An image of Ascilia, a fair skinned, blonde Midlander Hyur woman, sitting in the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa. She is laughing, dressed in a pink, high collared coat with a blue sash from the left shoulder going across her chest to her right hip. The coat has silver trimmings and fittings. On the left breast are five silver and blue tube/cartridges. The collar is silver. She has blonde hair, parted on the left, with the bangs going over the right side of her face, and braids on the left side of her head, with one dangling behind her left ear, with a metal clip on it. The rest is pulled up in an up-do bun. She has very piercing silver eyes. There's a column behind her, and cups on the table in front of her. She's holding her left hand in front of her face as if to cover her laughter. Karine, a beautiful Duskwight Elezen woman seen from behind. She has gray skin, white hair cut in pixie style with black highlights on the tips, a black orchid tucked behind her left ear, purple earrings, and black lipstick. She's holding a white parasol with blue floral decorations. She's wearing a blue silk dress with gold embroidery on the shoulder epaulets, and white silk pants with blue embroidery on the hips. She's looking out to sea, where a ship is docked, with a large, crystal tower far off in the distance. It's night time and it's snowing.
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(My first character no longer exists. Long since deleted because of harassment. But around the end of Heavensward/Start of Stormblood.

Sha'dow on the other hand... 4/15/2019. Funnily enough, same cheevo! Decided to slip ol' boy in after deleting Diego. Long story, that.)
An image of a cheevo from FFXIV, the icon is a swinging axe on an orange/black background. The date earned was 4/15/2019, it says "Battle Achievement 'To Crush Your Enemies I' earned!"
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Behold! The magnificent bar!)
Sha'dow, a Drow male with charcoal skin and white shoulder length hair, goatee and mustache. His goatee and mustache are not quite Van Dyke, but close. He's dressed in a purple, high ruffle collared dress shirt with wide, short sleeves, and a black vest with brass buttons. he's using a cobbler shaker to mix drinks, shaking it. On his left ring finger is an Eternity Band with a large diamond on it. Behind him are two very large red floor-to-ceiling shelves lined with many bottles of alcohol, in front of him is a long bar, with taps for beer, lined with bottles of alcohol, a pipe box in the foreground, and a wine rack in the far back. On the wall in the very back hang wine glasses. Behind him in the corner is a treasure chest, and an icebox. There are several barstools visible, as well as the stairs leading to the top floor of the estate. The walls are made to resemble stained glass, and the floor is marble. (As this is pre 7.3, Sha'dow's pronouns were still he/him)
November 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(I do! Ardbert is obviously Sha'dow's Reflection from the First, but this is Pyrope, Sha'dow's Reflection from the Ninth. They are INCREDIBLY similar, only whereas Sha'dow is everything slang ridden and "Salt of the Earth," Pyrope is a gentleman proper. After all, Shale needs a refined husband!)
An image of Pyrope, a copper skinned Eldite man with windswept white hair, mutton chops, and soul patch. He has a blind right eye and a gray left eye. He's dressed in INCREDIBLY formal attire, a purple ornate military jacket, replete with gold trim, cording, and gems, a waistcoat with medals, and a black sash. The cravat around his neck is held in place with a ruby cabochon. He's sat in a chair in a white-walled inn, his hands on his knees, looking into the camera.
November 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(I'll never say I'm talented, and I *mostly* write rather than gpose (archiveofourown.org/users/Diana2... you can find my works), but when I DO gpose, I have a STYLE, as you can tell. I don't mind the share though, and appreciate the space!)
Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow with charcoal skin and white shoulder length hair, goatee and mustache, wearing black rimmed glasses and a white long coat with black leather sides, the sleeves rolled up to their elbows. It's opened Fabio style, showing their chest and stomach. The camera frames them in 3/4 Sinister profile, with heavy shadows on their left face (not QUITE Rembrandt, but close), lighting up their chest. They're in a relaxed pose, holding a bastard sword over their right shoulder. There's lots of fancy brasswork on the coat. They're standing in front of a hotsprings. An image of Ascilia, a beautiful fair skinned, blonde Midlander Hyur woman, sitting in the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa. She is laughing, dressed in a pink, high collared coat with a blue sash from the left shoulder going across her chest to her right hip. The coat has silver trimmings and fittings. On the left breast are five silver and blue tube/cartridges. The collar is silver. She has blonde hair, parted on the left, with the bangs going over the right side of her face, and braids on the left side of her head, with one dangling behind her left ear, with a metal clip on it. The rest is pulled up in an up-do bun. She has very piercing silver eyes. There's a column behind her, and cups on the table in front of her. She's holding her left hand in front of her face as if to cover her laughter. An image of Ascilia, a blonde Midlander Hyur woman, wearing a simple white square cut neck dress, her blonde hair pulled into a tight up-do with braids on the right side, laying in bed with her husband, Sha'dow, a Drow elf male, his white hair pulled back in a tight ponytail, white mustache and goatee framing a gentle smile, his eyes closed peacefully as he sleeps. He's wearing nothing but simple black trousers and a necklace with an arrowhead pendant. His torso is covered in myriad scars, including a severe burn scar on his left shoulder, and stab wounds on his left pectoral and lower abdomen. He has a ring on his left ring finger with a large diamond, a symbol in Eorzea of marriage--in this case, to Ascilia. They're laying in bed together, her left arm laced under his right arm, which is also behind his head as he sleeps. her right arm is on his stomach, above his left hand, and her eyes are closed, as she leans on her left hand, a soft smile on her face, content to let him sleep (as this is pre 7.3, Sha'dow's pronouns are still he/him) A group shot of Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow, surrounded by (nearly) all of their living partners and lovers (this shot includes OCs and other PCs). The shot is taken in the residential section of Solution 9, a very cyberpunk inspired area, with futuristic buildings and purple neon lighting, but they're in a natural area with trees and greenery. Nero is glomping Cid from behind, Gaius is kneeling on the ground next to the Ruby Princess and her friend, Mikoto, Shtola, and Yugiri round out the front row, all sat on the ground. Sitting on the actual bench itself is Shale, her back to Dra'lesgosiir's arm, the two of them next to Sha'dow, who has Sphene in his lap. Landra is to his left, And Karine is next to her, with Stephanivien nearby. On the ledge above them is Maxima, Lamaty'i, Mitra, Fordola (being glomped by Lyse), Talori, Mirri, Sid, and Ameliance. Kaelith is in the air above them, flying. They're all in various forms of finery, except Gaius, who's in his Shadowhunter attire, and Cid, who's in his engineering attire.
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(This is literally going to be my glam for everything (already was for tank, as well as DRG/RPR/SAM/MNK, though the metal and sash is a bit different on those sets). Just straight up (different weapon of course, but it's going to be the Sophic Weapons for everything that has 'em, so... yeah...)
An Image of Sha'dow, a Genderfluid Drow with white, shoulder length hair parted on the left and a white mustache and goatee, a gray left eye, and blind right eye with a white tattoo looking scar over it and a silver monocle, standing in the Barracks at the Aftcastle in Limsa Lominsa. There's a partition behind them to their left, and a bench directly behind them to the back, with a banner behind their left shoulder. The floor is a mix of wood and stone tiles. They're dressed in purple leather armor with gold and brass trim. The armor has a long, leather outer skirt, and a shorter, but still knee length inner skirt. The shoulder pauldrons are made of brass. They're holding a large, two handed sword over their right shoulder. It has a long black blade with a red fuller, gold flares at the tip, a pearl in the gold crossguard, and a silver hilt with gold pommel. It is highly decorative. Specifically, their armor is the Adamantite Pauldroncoat of Fending set, and the sword is the Sophic Edge from FFXIV.
October 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Saw the #FFXIV Boss thing going around. Not my WoL, but something I made, oh... Nearly 6 years ago now? Enjoy some Emet-Selch!)
A closeup headshot of the Ascion Emet-Selch at a Dutch Angle. He has fair skin, brown hair with a white streak, parted in the middle, gray eyes (and a Garlean "third eye" in the center of his forehead), and is wearing a fur trimmed coat. He is a conventionally handsome man with sharp features, very reminiscent of David Bowie's Thin White Duke. The text on the image reads "Fucking Arsehole, Real Bastard/Emet-Selch"
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Friendly reminder I am a Ysayle enjoyer. I just love this woman so much. GAZE YE UPON HER. Look at that face. How can you see her and not fall in love? She is perfect.

10/10 no notes)
An image of Ysayle, a pale white, beautiful Duskwight Elezen woman wearing blue robes with a black leather collar, she is seen from the shoulders up. She has long silver hair, parted in the middle, and silver eyes. She's wearing pale blue lipstick, almost silver it's so pale. Her head is turned 3/4 dexter profile towards the viewer, and she has a very small, barely there knowing smile on her face, as if she has a secret that only she knows. She's stood under an awning or tent, the background is ruins.
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
Yeah sure luvs, why not?
Ask My OC anything! They will answer it themself! Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow with charcoal skin and windswept looking white shoulder length hair parted on the left, white goatee and mustache trimmed in the Van Dyke style. They have a blind right eye with a white tattoo looking scar running over it, and a gray left eye. They're wearing purple earrings, a gold monocle, a black dinner jacket, lilac cardigan, and black button up shirt. They're in a Limsa Lominsan room, their hands in a heart-shape in front of them, actual pink hearts radiating out from them. You can see a bed and a writing desk behind them, as well as an entire wall made out of windows
October 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(The fact that even though they've got Amnesia, Sha'dow fell in love with the same woman. Twice. She remembered THEM, no problems, didn't even have to TRY and seduce Sha'dow. Dude fell and fell HARD for her. It'd be some years before they remembered who she was, though...)
An image of Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow, seen in dexter profile, and Landra, a Human woman, seen in sinister profile. They're seated at a table at the Bismarck during a Little Ladies Day celebration, with cherry trees and butterfly decorations in the background, and what looks like kebabs on plates in front of them. Sha'dow has charcoal skin, and white, shoulder length hair parted in the middle. Their mustache and goatee is also white. They're wearing a purple blazer, burgundy shirt, black slacks, and tinted glasses. On their right index finger is a silver ring with a red stone, and on their left ring finger is an Eternity Band. They're speaking very animatedly with their hands. Landra has fair skin, auburn/chestnut hair cut in a short pixie-esq bob parted on the right, and is dressed in a green long coat, with a low cut blouse, and black, fingerless gloves. She's leaning forward, resting her left elbow on the table, and resting her cheek on her hand, as she reaches for one of her kebab skewers, her mouth opened as if engaging in conversation. Her coat is clearly made of leather, and has many decorations and emblems on it. The scene is nighttime, and in the distance is a glowing blue spire.
October 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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(BEHOLD! My first ever D&D character, finally made into a Mini! Sorak, the Athasian Elven Druid! I put a lot of work into making this guy on HeroForge. There are 23 of those lil' gemstones, which interestingly, is how many spells he knows (minus cantrips and Speak With Animals). As a Preserver, ⤵️
An image of a custom HeroForge Mini on a Square Base, with the sand basing. They are a masked figure stood in 3/4 profile, right shoulder to the camera, in leather armor, and cloth robes. The robes are dark gray with cream trim, they have dark blue/gray accents. The figure has a yellow/brown sash and scarf, and a hood trimmed in the same yellow/brown. Their entire right arm is in leather armor, with glowing white/yellow gems. They have an iron glove, and steel/adamantite pauldron, the knuckles of the glove and the pauldron have the same gems. Their left arm is wrapped in yellow/brown bandages. Their mask is alabaster white, with silver trim around the eyes, and red teardrop flame symbols in a circle on the forehead. The eyes glow green emerald. They're gripping a reinforced quarterstaff with blue/gray wrappings and metal bands/caps in their right hand, and fiery stone magic springs from their left. Their right arm is low, relaxed, their left hand is held low, also relaxed. They have an adventuring pack on their back, barely visible, and the tip of a bow peeks over their shoulder. On their right hip is a quiver of arrows, mostly obscured by their hand and quarterstaff, but you can see the arrows poking out of it, the fletching obscures another one of those glowing white/yellow gems on their belt sash. They're standing in front of a tree, with some grassy tufts growing in the sand around them. The tree has a brownish grayish trunk, and green leaves. The figure has a wide stance, as if they're ready for combat, but hoping to not have to fight. Judging by all of their equipment, and the nature scene, they are CLEARLY a druid. A closeup shot of the armor showing more of the gray/blue details of the leather chestpiece (and cream trim), but the focus is the leather arm guard, showing there are more of the glowing white/yellow gems underneath it. Also in frame at the bottom is a gem on the belt holding the quiver in place. An image showing the right gauntlet removed, and even more of the white/yellow gems. They are evidently very, VERY important! An image showing the figure's face without his mask. He has tanned skin, vivid, emerald green eyes, and an intense burn scar over his left eye that covers a good portion of his face. He has a strong jaw, and HeroForge's "Elven Features" facial set. His right eyebrow is raised in a "Oh REALLY?" questioning expression. There's another one of those glowing white/yellow gems holding the clasp of his collar. They are VERY important. The headshot also has a closeup of the shoulder pauldron, showing all three gems, and the two-toned metal, steel on the outer plates, adamantite for the central plate.
October 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
stormcaptweaver.bsky.social
(Iunno. What defines "conventionally attractive?" "Average?" "Not at all?" I guess I let you lot decide. *I* think Sha'dow's pretty hot, but then again, I designed them based off of what *I* find attractive. YMMV)
Sha'dow, a genderfluid Drow with charcoal skin and white shoulder length hair, goatee and mustache, wearing black rimmed glasses and a white long coat with black leather sides, the sleeves rolled up to their elbows. It's opened Fabio style, showing their chest and stomach. The camera frames them in 3/4 Sinister profile, with heavy shadows on their left face (not QUITE Rembrandt, but close), lighting up their chest. They're in a relaxed pose, holding a bastard sword over their right shoulder. There's lots of fancy brasswork on the coat. They're standing in front of a hotsprings.
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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(This is how I describe it for Sha'dow when they use theirs in a particular scene, they're looking for (and hopefully *not finding*) a body in a burning house. Naturally, since their spellfire/own aether is blue, their aethersight is also tinged blue!

Love the reasoning behind your giving color,⤵️
The world turned black. Then slowly, started to focus into a hazy blue light, everything coming into sharper focus based on the aetheric composition. The flames of the fire were bright, bright white. The walls of her cottage were deep blue, dead aether.
October 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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archiveofourown.org/works/710023... (Sorry it's late! Still dealing with that accurséd migraine, but I felt I couldn't put this off another day, so here you lot are! It is... not a happy. Though if you read my stuff, you SHOULD know by now I don't really DO happy😅

Enjoy! Or not, I'm not your mom🥰)
The Blackest Night, Who Else Could I Love, But You? Diana2112 Edit Chapter Button Chapter 4: Forgotten Friends Summary: Karine is finally awake. Sadly, while her body and mind are healed or healing, her memories of her friends... Well... Cid gives her and Sha'dow some much needed time alone to figure things out.
October 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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archiveofourown.org/works/72657211 (This. This right here. It's also my most recent. Nearly 1700 words of just... "Despair All Ye Who Enter Here," "HE CAN'T SEE WITHOUT HIS GLASSES!" level of trauma. Read it. Go ahead. I'll wait.🥲)
Till the World Fades Away... Diana2112 Summary: Sha'dow and Minifilia have arrived in a liminal space of Light, to meet with the Word of the Mother... the young Oracle of Light plans to ask for the power to track down Lightwardens, she knows what the cost of that will be. Sha'dow, on the other hand, plans to ask Hydaelyn to let his beloved wife go. He knows when Minifilia asks her boon, the Word of the Mother's power will be all but spent. The least the Mothercrystal can do is let her most dedicated servant have a few moments of lucidity with her husband. Hurt No Comfort, Emotional Hurt, Trauma, Psychological Trauma, Grief/Mourning, Sad Ending, Sad, Not Happy, Heavy Angst, Angst and Feels, Character Death, Tempering (Final Fantasy XIV), Emotional Manipulation, Emotional, I Made Myself Cry, Seriously There IS NO HAPPY HERE, Despair, Hydaelyn is NOT Benevolent and Good, Mentioned Thancred Waters, Loss of Identity, Loss of Control, Multiple Personalities, During Canon, Canon Rewrite, Patch 5.0: Shadowbringers (Final Fantasy XIV), Patch 5.0: Shadowbringers Spoilers (Final Fantasy XIV), Level 77 Quest "Crossing Paths" Spoilers, Hydaelyn Tempered Minfilia! Specific Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV), Dialect, No Seriously There is ABSOLUTELY NO HAPPY HERE I CANNOT STRESS IT ENOUGH, Duskwight Elezen Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV), Well Ostensibly Duskwight Elezen Warrior of Light, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Anger, Rage, Spouse Death, Tragic Romance, tragic ending, Soul-Crushing, OK I Warned You And You're Still Here-Get the Kleenex-This is Some "He Can't See Without His Glasses" Level Trauma
October 20, 2025 at 4:12 AM