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Tahiru
@tahiru.mythopoeic.org
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Furry over 50. He/Him. Not a bot. Posts (labelled) adult stuff. LGBTQ+ friendly.

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Please enjoy this new portrait of Tahiru, from the kind and talented @efaru.bsky.social .

Look at him being all proud and regal. (Within his fictional world, I can imagine this as a formal portrait in a gallery somewhere.)
Digital portrait of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @efaru.bsky.social as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. Tahiru is depicted with his left side toward the viewer, head and neck visible in the frame. He has turned slightly to his left. He has green eyes with an intense gaze. His expression is serious.
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Check out this wonderful sketch page from @viper1nks.bsky.social . He was enthusiastic about diving into the lore, and produced a great end result.

You can find more info about his art here: viper1nks.carrd.co
Digital sketch page depicting the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @viper1nks.bsky.social as a commission for me, and appearing here with the kind permission of the artist. In the upper left, Tahiru gently touches his muzzle to the face of his human friend. The human has olive skin, short dark hair and a thin mustache. In the top center, Tahiru is seated, his back to the viewer, as he gazes up at a starry sky. On the right side of the page, Tahiru is in flight, wings spread. His head is to the viewer's left, and it appears to be banking to his left. In the lower left, Tahiru stands on all fours, wings half-spread, his left side to the viewer. In the bottom center is a portrait of Tahiru, facing the viewer, his head and neck visible.
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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I am not optimizing for posting times here, but I want to share this.

Please gaze upon this latest portrait of Tahiru, from the kind and talented @ladydistort.bsky.social .

He's trying so hard to be romantic. It doesn't come easy.
Traditional physical media depiction of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @ladydistort.bsky.social as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. Tahiru appears here sitting upright, left side toward the viewer. He has three roses clutched in his jaws, and is looking for love. He's trying. He's not good at this.
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Where my gryphons at?

Your drink is good.
A bottle of "Gryphon Blåbaer Mead with Blueberry and Honey" stands next to a leather mug decorated with black and gold dragons.
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Pastiche of the "Zohran for New York" graphic reading: FEEFTY DKP MINUS. (Created using the editor posted by @foone.bsky.social‬.)
November 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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We have escalated. Let's see if this one will work for THREE days...
This photograph depicts a bird deterrent device hanging in an outdoor awning. The device in question is an inflatable plastic ball about 50cm in diameter. It is bright yellow, and printed with red and black concentric circles that resemble eyes. Hanging below the ball are several lengths of reflective red ribbon.
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Timezone-appropriate greetings to all!

Take a look at some wonderful new seasonal art depicting yours truly: _Autumn Herald_ by @eskiworks.bsky.social

I really enjoy the colors and forms in this one. I look so serene and beatific(*).

(*)-- Do not trust this dragon.
"Autumn Herald": A digital portrait of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @eskiworks.bsky.social as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. The image shows Tahiru facing directly toward the viewer, wings spread, hovering. His head is framed by a golden sun, suggestive of a halo. Behind him is a stand of trees, with a profusion of orange autumn leaves. His forelimbs are at his sides, paws slightly outstreched, palms up, as though in supplication.
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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I would wholeheartedly endorse getting a watercolor-style portrait from Mollin. I'm extremely pleased with mine -- both the end result, and the entire commission process.

(Full disclosure: Not solicited or compensated. Just a happy customer!)
Watercolor-style digital portrait of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @mollin.bsky.social as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. The image shows Tahiru's head and neck, against an abstract watercolor-like background. His body is side-on to the viewer, facing to the viewer's right. He has turned his head to look directly at the viewer with his left eye, his muzzle pointed down. His expression is somewhat stern.
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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At least some of us can agree, apparently.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Bobby Tables' home planet.
A screenshot from No Man's Sky, showing that the name of the planet is: x'); DROP TABLE planets; --
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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New art of Tahiru! This one is from @mycotae.bsky.social, who has done a great job of showing Tahiru's less-than-gentle side. (He was a pleasure to work with throughout the commission process, too.)
Digital commission of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @mycotae.bsky.social as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. Tahiru is depicted in flight, his left side toward the viewer. His wings are flared as he rears back, and his mouth is open as though in a roar. The overall mood is fierce and primal.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Early voting is open for November ballots in some parts of the US. If that applies to you: There's stupid shit and horrible people you can, at least symbolically, oppose. Go do the thing.

Shirt: www.bluescreenapparel.com/products/kob...

Harris county (TX) voter info: harrisvotes.com
Closeup of a bright pink button-down shirt with a fun, nominally SFW kobolds design. Stuck on the shirt is a round "I Voted" sticker with small text showing "harrisvotes.com".
October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Unsolicited testimonial:

_Looking Back_, a commission for me by Virensere, is one of my favorite interpretations (and contextualizations) of my character.

Check out their portfolio, and don't hesitate to hire them if you like what you see.
Digital image of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @virensere.bsky.social as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. In this image, Tahiru is facing the viewer, his head, neck, shoulders and part of his wings visible. He gazes upward and to his right, eyes intense and expression grave. He is backlit with a reddish light, and appears against an abstract background of white with a red line that suggests dripping blood. One possible interpretation is that he has done violence, and is troubled by his conscience...
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Unsolicited testimonial: I'm very glad I commissioned BlindCoyote. I'm extremely happy with both the end result and the entire commission process.

If their art speaks to you, jump as this chance.
Color digital painting of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @blindcoyote.com‬ as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. This image depicts Tahiru in profile, from the neck up, facing to the viewer's left. He has a proud bearing and stern, imperious gaze. He is lit by harsh blue-white light from above and ahead. Grayscale digital sketch of the dragon Tahiru, created by @blindcoyote.com‬ as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. This image depicts Tahiru in profile, from the neck up, facing to the viewer's left. He has a proud bearing and stern, imperious gaze.
October 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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🖌@bemusedbehemoth.bsky.social‬
Color digital image of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @bemusedbehemoth.bsky.social‬ as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. This cartoon-style image depicts Tahiru lying on his belly, left side toward the viewer, in a "sploot" pose. His wings are half-spread, and his limbs flop limply behind him. He is wearing an expression of deep, resigned exasperation.
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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I've gotten a couple of commissions from Lizardbeth: A (digital) con badge (the first ever visual representation of Tahiru!) and a "screamer" icon.

I'm very happy with the results of both, and the entire process was pleasant and professional from start to finish.

Would unhesitatingly recommend!
Digital badge for Tahiru, created by @lizardbethart.bsky.social as a commission for me, and appearing here with the kind permission of the artist. Tahiru is a black and gold dragon. He is shown here in profile, his left side to the viewer. His head and neck are visible in the image. He has pointy horns extending backwards from his head, spines on his neck and swirly markings on his face. Below the image, the text "Tahiru" appears in a decorative typeface, with gold-gradient letters on a black background. "Screamer" icon of Tahiru, created by @lizardbethart.bsky.social as a commission for me and appearing here with the kind permission of the arist. Tahiru is depicted here with in a more "cartoony" style, with his mouth wide open and eyes bugging out, as though in pain or surprise. He's got a mouth full of pointy teeth.
October 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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This is going to be long walk for a very high-context joke that's probably only funny to like four people. Buckle up.

Art by the kind and talented @lilnoodledragon.bsky.social (linktr.ee/littlenoodle...).

Start with the "ibuprofen" meme: knowyourmeme.com/memes/lets-t...

(1/3)
Digital art created by @lilnoodledragon.bsky.social as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. The image shows the black and gold dragon Tahiru, in a somewhat cartoony style. He is wearing a friendly expression, and extends his forepaw to the viewer in offering. In his palm is a glob of some amber substance. A speech bubble shows the text: "Let's take tree sap, together".
October 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Leaf type: Oak

Thanks for the opportunity, and best of luck to all who enter.
Color reference sheet for the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @runasolaris.art as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. The image shows two full-body views of Tahiru, who is a non-anthro western dragon. In one, he is walking on all fours. In the other, he is in flight. His colors are black and gold. Black dominates his back, flanks, and the top surface of his wings. His belly, throat and the underside of his wings are mostly gold. The image also shows detailed views of his head, eye, forepaws and wings.
October 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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I will leave it to others to transcribe the various riffs on "lik the bred", but this deserves a wider audience. (Full text in alt.)
Post from user "ajay" on Making Light, from May 30 2007: LOLcat for the Makers John Dunbar (c. 1500) I that in heill wes and gladnes Am trublit now with great sicknes My sicklie state is no surprise: IM IN UR BASE KILIN UR GUYZ. Death sovran is of all the tubez, Oh rich, of poor, of l33t, of n00bz; No mortal shal escaip his eyis: IM IN UR BASE KILIN UR GUYZ. Al flesh is dust; we are but bones; Baith knight and maid he freely pwns; Against his glanse brooks no disguyse; IM IN UR BASE KILIN UR GUYZ. He draws al to his dark bucket; Whoe'er ye be, ye're surely f***kit; The Walrus wil not sympathise; IM IN UR BASE KILIN UR GUYZ. Our base are al belong to Death And have done since our natal breath (This point I'd like to emphasise): IM IN UR BASE KILIN UR GUYZ.
October 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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What flavor is your fursona?

Delicious, but very very bad for you.
Ref sheet for Tahiru, by the kind and talented @runasolaris.art . Created as a commission for me, and appearing here with the kind permission of the artist. A picture showing, from left to right: A bottle of Licor 43, a small apéritif glass with a pewter dragon base, and a bottle of Mr. Black Coffee Liquor. Close-up of an apéritif glass with a pewter dragon base. Inside, a cocktail where someone has attempted to float Licor 43 on top of Mr. Black, without having bothered to check the specific gravity of those two fluids beforehand. It has gone about as well as you might expect. Still, though, it does bring across the "black and gold" motif without involving something as repulsive as Goldschläger. And it tastes delightful, albeit unbalanced toward the "excessively sweet" side.
October 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Second answer. This is the "difficulty: nothing you have posted before, and nothing with a dragon on it" answer.

Lore Fitzgerald Sjöberg, from back in the "Brunching Shuttlecocks" days.

Mad props for a legible three-panel strip on a mug that has endured some decades.
White ceramic coffee mug showing a "Brunching Shuttlecocks" cartoon from Lore Fitzgerald Sjöberg. Panel 1: "I'd like you to make me a mocha-caramel-hazelnut frappé --" White ceramic coffee mug showing a "Brunching Shuttlecocks" cartoon from Lore Fitzgerald Sjöberg. Panel 2: "with raspberry syrup, whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg." White ceramic coffee mug showing a "Brunching Shuttlecocks" cartoon from Lore Fitzgerald Sjöberg. Panel 3: "Then I'd like you to shove it up your ass and get me a cup of coffee."
October 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Two answers. This is the "technicalities count" answer because it has a looped handle and no lid.

Lavigne Leather. IYKYK.
A very well-used Lavigne Leather faire mug, in tan leather, with a dark brown dragon depicted on the side. Same Lavigne Leather mug as in previous photo, this time shown side-on.
October 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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July 2020. I had decided that for my 50th midlife crisis burfday I wanted to go to a furry convention. Not just any one, oh no, but Anthrocon.

COVID-19 happened. Con (wisely) canceled. Decided if I couldn't have a con, I'd have a cool badge. @lizardbethart.bsky.social provided.
The very first ever art depicting Tahiru, a character who's been around in one form or another since 1990. This was a digital badge created by @lizardbethart.bsky.social as a commission for me, and appearing here with the kind permission of the artist. Worn at AC2022 and AC2023.
October 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Thanks for the opportunity, and best of luck to all who enter.

🖌@runasolaris.art
Color reference sheet for the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @runasolaris.art as a commission for me, and presented here with the kind permission of the artist. The image shows two full-body views of Tahiru, who is a non-anthro western dragon. In one, he is walking on all fours. In the other, he is in flight. His colors are black and gold. Black dominates his back, flanks, and the top surface of his wings. His belly, throat and the underside of his wings are mostly gold. The image also shows detailed views of his head, eye, forepaws and wings.
September 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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A wonderful image of Tahiru from @fur-lafess.bsky.social !

Lafess has really captured a powerful moment here. Motion, expression, light & shadow, composition... so good.

I've labelled this one "graphic media" for violence and implied death. (No gore, but I wanted to err on the side of caution.)
A digital image of the black and gold dragon Tahiru, created by @fur-lafess.bsky.social as a commission for me, and appearing here with the kind permission of the artist. The image shows Tahiru in profile, his left side to the viewer, his head, neck and left forepaw visible. He has pinned a (much smaller) werewolf to the ground under his claws. His jaws are open, displaying wickedly pointy teeth. His expression is one of cruel wrath.
September 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM