The Fire Thieves Studio
@thefirethief.bsky.social
The things I love: making messy art, LARPing, animals, unmitigated kindness, friendship, Jugger & foam combat activities, Wasteland crafts, writing & telling stories, designing tabletop games, devised theatre, funny comics, learning new things, puns.
Behold: Maelstrom.
This is the third iteration of my trident built for Alliance LARP. This time as a newly forged magic item!
New reqs mean I need open cell foam on all striking surfaces.
#larp #plastidip #cosplay #boffer #trident #pirate #larpcraft #foamcraft #fantasy #alliancelarp #refugelarp
This is the third iteration of my trident built for Alliance LARP. This time as a newly forged magic item!
New reqs mean I need open cell foam on all striking surfaces.
#larp #plastidip #cosplay #boffer #trident #pirate #larpcraft #foamcraft #fantasy #alliancelarp #refugelarp
April 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Behold: Maelstrom.
This is the third iteration of my trident built for Alliance LARP. This time as a newly forged magic item!
New reqs mean I need open cell foam on all striking surfaces.
#larp #plastidip #cosplay #boffer #trident #pirate #larpcraft #foamcraft #fantasy #alliancelarp #refugelarp
This is the third iteration of my trident built for Alliance LARP. This time as a newly forged magic item!
New reqs mean I need open cell foam on all striking surfaces.
#larp #plastidip #cosplay #boffer #trident #pirate #larpcraft #foamcraft #fantasy #alliancelarp #refugelarp
This next Wasteland Bear I'm working on may not be a bear... but they are definitely a punk.
Made this vest using a discarded leather jacket sleeve, various bits of hardware, but adding the fireman's zipper really sets it off.
#wasteland #toys #punk #leather #goth #distressed #handmade #fallout
Made this vest using a discarded leather jacket sleeve, various bits of hardware, but adding the fireman's zipper really sets it off.
#wasteland #toys #punk #leather #goth #distressed #handmade #fallout
April 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This next Wasteland Bear I'm working on may not be a bear... but they are definitely a punk.
Made this vest using a discarded leather jacket sleeve, various bits of hardware, but adding the fireman's zipper really sets it off.
#wasteland #toys #punk #leather #goth #distressed #handmade #fallout
Made this vest using a discarded leather jacket sleeve, various bits of hardware, but adding the fireman's zipper really sets it off.
#wasteland #toys #punk #leather #goth #distressed #handmade #fallout
Wasteland Bear #205: Slash
Slash belonged to a wastelander who suffered from terrible nightmares. Slash was made as a way to bring one of those nightmares out of their head, and turn it into a friend.
The nightmares didn't stop completely, but they were often easier with Slash by their side.
Slash belonged to a wastelander who suffered from terrible nightmares. Slash was made as a way to bring one of those nightmares out of their head, and turn it into a friend.
The nightmares didn't stop completely, but they were often easier with Slash by their side.
March 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Wasteland Bear #205: Slash
Slash belonged to a wastelander who suffered from terrible nightmares. Slash was made as a way to bring one of those nightmares out of their head, and turn it into a friend.
The nightmares didn't stop completely, but they were often easier with Slash by their side.
Slash belonged to a wastelander who suffered from terrible nightmares. Slash was made as a way to bring one of those nightmares out of their head, and turn it into a friend.
The nightmares didn't stop completely, but they were often easier with Slash by their side.
Patch & Slash have to work hard to look this bad in pictures. But they're committed to the cryptid-life.
They say: Have a happy easter. If that's what you're into.
#wasteland #easter #postapocalyptic #easterbunny #rabbits #toys #cryptid #fallout #madmax
They say: Have a happy easter. If that's what you're into.
#wasteland #easter #postapocalyptic #easterbunny #rabbits #toys #cryptid #fallout #madmax
March 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Patch & Slash have to work hard to look this bad in pictures. But they're committed to the cryptid-life.
They say: Have a happy easter. If that's what you're into.
#wasteland #easter #postapocalyptic #easterbunny #rabbits #toys #cryptid #fallout #madmax
They say: Have a happy easter. If that's what you're into.
#wasteland #easter #postapocalyptic #easterbunny #rabbits #toys #cryptid #fallout #madmax
Meet Peanut.
It's amazing the effect you can get with a worn-out toy, a little fire, and a small amount of haphazardly applied paint.
Peanut will be available at the Oddity, Mystical, and Steampunk Soiree in Pueblo Colorado this weekend!
#wasteland #decycling #art #toys #circus #clown
It's amazing the effect you can get with a worn-out toy, a little fire, and a small amount of haphazardly applied paint.
Peanut will be available at the Oddity, Mystical, and Steampunk Soiree in Pueblo Colorado this weekend!
#wasteland #decycling #art #toys #circus #clown
March 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Meet Peanut.
It's amazing the effect you can get with a worn-out toy, a little fire, and a small amount of haphazardly applied paint.
Peanut will be available at the Oddity, Mystical, and Steampunk Soiree in Pueblo Colorado this weekend!
#wasteland #decycling #art #toys #circus #clown
It's amazing the effect you can get with a worn-out toy, a little fire, and a small amount of haphazardly applied paint.
Peanut will be available at the Oddity, Mystical, and Steampunk Soiree in Pueblo Colorado this weekend!
#wasteland #decycling #art #toys #circus #clown
A new watercolor, experimenting with a design I did previously. Definitely better fungus here, and it's a bit larger. Nothing specifically fantastical, but it still feels fantasy to me.
#watercolor #art #forest #nature #fungus #moss #trees #woods #rainforest #habitat #earth #coloradoartist #fae
#watercolor #art #forest #nature #fungus #moss #trees #woods #rainforest #habitat #earth #coloradoartist #fae
March 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A new watercolor, experimenting with a design I did previously. Definitely better fungus here, and it's a bit larger. Nothing specifically fantastical, but it still feels fantasy to me.
#watercolor #art #forest #nature #fungus #moss #trees #woods #rainforest #habitat #earth #coloradoartist #fae
#watercolor #art #forest #nature #fungus #moss #trees #woods #rainforest #habitat #earth #coloradoartist #fae
Oh yes. That's much better.
Presenting: "Let Me In!" here as the finished product!
Easier than surviving the Wasteland and twice as much fun!
Presenting: "Let Me In!" here as the finished product!
Easier than surviving the Wasteland and twice as much fun!
March 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Oh yes. That's much better.
Presenting: "Let Me In!" here as the finished product!
Easier than surviving the Wasteland and twice as much fun!
Presenting: "Let Me In!" here as the finished product!
Easier than surviving the Wasteland and twice as much fun!
Ah yes, a perfect little dice box for a perfect little dice game. A nice burn, clear text, good detail. Pristine.
But as my fanfolk and friendfolk might have already guessed...
THAT'S NOT THE WAY WE DO THINGS AROUND HERE.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #postapocolyptic #games
But as my fanfolk and friendfolk might have already guessed...
THAT'S NOT THE WAY WE DO THINGS AROUND HERE.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #postapocolyptic #games
March 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Ah yes, a perfect little dice box for a perfect little dice game. A nice burn, clear text, good detail. Pristine.
But as my fanfolk and friendfolk might have already guessed...
THAT'S NOT THE WAY WE DO THINGS AROUND HERE.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #postapocolyptic #games
But as my fanfolk and friendfolk might have already guessed...
THAT'S NOT THE WAY WE DO THINGS AROUND HERE.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #postapocolyptic #games
If you ever lose all your dice, the mission is over and you have been lost to the Wasteland.
If down to 1 die, then you're "limping home". You can no longer collect salvage, any hazard kills you, and you lose 1 salvage each time you roll.
You only win if you roll Shelter before you reach 0.
If down to 1 die, then you're "limping home". You can no longer collect salvage, any hazard kills you, and you lose 1 salvage each time you roll.
You only win if you roll Shelter before you reach 0.
March 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you ever lose all your dice, the mission is over and you have been lost to the Wasteland.
If down to 1 die, then you're "limping home". You can no longer collect salvage, any hazard kills you, and you lose 1 salvage each time you roll.
You only win if you roll Shelter before you reach 0.
If down to 1 die, then you're "limping home". You can no longer collect salvage, any hazard kills you, and you lose 1 salvage each time you roll.
You only win if you roll Shelter before you reach 0.
To finish the mission/turn successfully and bank your salvage points, you need at least one salvage point, and a roll that includes at least 1 shelter and 0 hazards (even mitigated ones).
Then you pound on the table and say "Let Me In!"
#wasteland #dice #fallout #indygames #dicegames #postapoc
Then you pound on the table and say "Let Me In!"
#wasteland #dice #fallout #indygames #dicegames #postapoc
March 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
To finish the mission/turn successfully and bank your salvage points, you need at least one salvage point, and a roll that includes at least 1 shelter and 0 hazards (even mitigated ones).
Then you pound on the table and say "Let Me In!"
#wasteland #dice #fallout #indygames #dicegames #postapoc
Then you pound on the table and say "Let Me In!"
#wasteland #dice #fallout #indygames #dicegames #postapoc
One or two Firepower can be spent to reduce or mitigate the loss from Abominations.
A Shelter can be spent to mitigate an Exposure.
Two food can be spent to recover a die lost previously to Exposure.
Two scrap can be spent to adjust any other non-hazard die to any non-hazard face you want.
A Shelter can be spent to mitigate an Exposure.
Two food can be spent to recover a die lost previously to Exposure.
Two scrap can be spent to adjust any other non-hazard die to any non-hazard face you want.
March 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
One or two Firepower can be spent to reduce or mitigate the loss from Abominations.
A Shelter can be spent to mitigate an Exposure.
Two food can be spent to recover a die lost previously to Exposure.
Two scrap can be spent to adjust any other non-hazard die to any non-hazard face you want.
A Shelter can be spent to mitigate an Exposure.
Two food can be spent to recover a die lost previously to Exposure.
Two scrap can be spent to adjust any other non-hazard die to any non-hazard face you want.
These faces represent the hazards in red: Exposure, and Mutant Abominations.
When rolled, they remove themselves from the dice pool, which is also your health.
The abomination takes an extra die with it.
The blue face represents Shelter which you need to finish with, to bank salvage points.
When rolled, they remove themselves from the dice pool, which is also your health.
The abomination takes an extra die with it.
The blue face represents Shelter which you need to finish with, to bank salvage points.
March 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
These faces represent the hazards in red: Exposure, and Mutant Abominations.
When rolled, they remove themselves from the dice pool, which is also your health.
The abomination takes an extra die with it.
The blue face represents Shelter which you need to finish with, to bank salvage points.
When rolled, they remove themselves from the dice pool, which is also your health.
The abomination takes an extra die with it.
The blue face represents Shelter which you need to finish with, to bank salvage points.
Each play of "Let Me In!" represents a mission, leaving the safety of your apocalypse bunker to hunt for vital resources
These three faces represent the Resources: Scrap, Food are worth 1 salvage point each, and Firepower is worth 2.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #tabletopgames
These three faces represent the Resources: Scrap, Food are worth 1 salvage point each, and Firepower is worth 2.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #tabletopgames
March 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Each play of "Let Me In!" represents a mission, leaving the safety of your apocalypse bunker to hunt for vital resources
These three faces represent the Resources: Scrap, Food are worth 1 salvage point each, and Firepower is worth 2.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #tabletopgames
These three faces represent the Resources: Scrap, Food are worth 1 salvage point each, and Firepower is worth 2.
#dice #wasteland #fallout #indygame #gamedesign #tabletopgames
"Let Me In!"
The laser cutter is functional at last and I've begun producing my dice with it! Still some improvements to the process to make, but I'm pleased with the result so far.
An original post-nuclear dice game for 1 or more players.
#dice #fallout #wasteland #indygame #wipeout #tabletop
The laser cutter is functional at last and I've begun producing my dice with it! Still some improvements to the process to make, but I'm pleased with the result so far.
An original post-nuclear dice game for 1 or more players.
#dice #fallout #wasteland #indygame #wipeout #tabletop
March 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New jugger punch shield just about ready. This is the first shield I'm making just to have it ready for sale at the next big event.
#foamcombat #larp #jugger #shield #amtgard #dagorhir #belegarth #alliancelarp #refugelarp #distressed #foam #boffer #plastidip #dystopiarising #cosplay #coloradoart
#foamcombat #larp #jugger #shield #amtgard #dagorhir #belegarth #alliancelarp #refugelarp #distressed #foam #boffer #plastidip #dystopiarising #cosplay #coloradoart
March 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
New jugger punch shield just about ready. This is the first shield I'm making just to have it ready for sale at the next big event.
#foamcombat #larp #jugger #shield #amtgard #dagorhir #belegarth #alliancelarp #refugelarp #distressed #foam #boffer #plastidip #dystopiarising #cosplay #coloradoart
#foamcombat #larp #jugger #shield #amtgard #dagorhir #belegarth #alliancelarp #refugelarp #distressed #foam #boffer #plastidip #dystopiarising #cosplay #coloradoart
When is a deathclaw not a deathclaw?
Answer: When it's a legally distinct icon with big deathclaw energy!
I've got a Wasteland dice game in the works, currently figuring out production.
#fallout #wasteland #dice #gamedesign #deathclaw #mutant #indygame #postapocalyptic #black&white #icon #ink
Answer: When it's a legally distinct icon with big deathclaw energy!
I've got a Wasteland dice game in the works, currently figuring out production.
#fallout #wasteland #dice #gamedesign #deathclaw #mutant #indygame #postapocalyptic #black&white #icon #ink
February 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
When is a deathclaw not a deathclaw?
Answer: When it's a legally distinct icon with big deathclaw energy!
I've got a Wasteland dice game in the works, currently figuring out production.
#fallout #wasteland #dice #gamedesign #deathclaw #mutant #indygame #postapocalyptic #black&white #icon #ink
Answer: When it's a legally distinct icon with big deathclaw energy!
I've got a Wasteland dice game in the works, currently figuring out production.
#fallout #wasteland #dice #gamedesign #deathclaw #mutant #indygame #postapocalyptic #black&white #icon #ink
Hand carved and burned dice, original design inspired by lovecraftian imagery. I call them "Moirai Bones"
Great props for a LARP or as a d&d table prop.
#lovecraft #horror #woodburning #crafts #eldritch #gaming #d&d #dice #boardgames #hplovecraft #cthulu #prop #ttrpg #rpg #dungeons&dragons #wood
Great props for a LARP or as a d&d table prop.
#lovecraft #horror #woodburning #crafts #eldritch #gaming #d&d #dice #boardgames #hplovecraft #cthulu #prop #ttrpg #rpg #dungeons&dragons #wood
February 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Hand carved and burned dice, original design inspired by lovecraftian imagery. I call them "Moirai Bones"
Great props for a LARP or as a d&d table prop.
#lovecraft #horror #woodburning #crafts #eldritch #gaming #d&d #dice #boardgames #hplovecraft #cthulu #prop #ttrpg #rpg #dungeons&dragons #wood
Great props for a LARP or as a d&d table prop.
#lovecraft #horror #woodburning #crafts #eldritch #gaming #d&d #dice #boardgames #hplovecraft #cthulu #prop #ttrpg #rpg #dungeons&dragons #wood
"Mask of the Spider Queen"
Original papier mache sculpture. Glass drops as the extra eyes.
Not recommended to wear. Lightly cursed.
#art #horror #eldritch #monster #creature #cryptid #papiermache #sculpt #mask #halloween #nightmare #spider #arachnid #sculpture #scary #lovecraftian #cursed
Original papier mache sculpture. Glass drops as the extra eyes.
Not recommended to wear. Lightly cursed.
#art #horror #eldritch #monster #creature #cryptid #papiermache #sculpt #mask #halloween #nightmare #spider #arachnid #sculpture #scary #lovecraftian #cursed
February 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"Mask of the Spider Queen"
Original papier mache sculpture. Glass drops as the extra eyes.
Not recommended to wear. Lightly cursed.
#art #horror #eldritch #monster #creature #cryptid #papiermache #sculpt #mask #halloween #nightmare #spider #arachnid #sculpture #scary #lovecraftian #cursed
Original papier mache sculpture. Glass drops as the extra eyes.
Not recommended to wear. Lightly cursed.
#art #horror #eldritch #monster #creature #cryptid #papiermache #sculpt #mask #halloween #nightmare #spider #arachnid #sculpture #scary #lovecraftian #cursed
"Sunset at Whitby Abbey"
Based on a photo my mom took.
Whitby Abbey is the place where The Demeter arrived in England, crewless, captain's body lashed to the wheel, carrying several boxes of earth.
#dracula #ruins #art #ink #watercolor #horror #gothic #goth #bramstoker #literature #classic #abbey
Based on a photo my mom took.
Whitby Abbey is the place where The Demeter arrived in England, crewless, captain's body lashed to the wheel, carrying several boxes of earth.
#dracula #ruins #art #ink #watercolor #horror #gothic #goth #bramstoker #literature #classic #abbey
February 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"Sunset at Whitby Abbey"
Based on a photo my mom took.
Whitby Abbey is the place where The Demeter arrived in England, crewless, captain's body lashed to the wheel, carrying several boxes of earth.
#dracula #ruins #art #ink #watercolor #horror #gothic #goth #bramstoker #literature #classic #abbey
Based on a photo my mom took.
Whitby Abbey is the place where The Demeter arrived in England, crewless, captain's body lashed to the wheel, carrying several boxes of earth.
#dracula #ruins #art #ink #watercolor #horror #gothic #goth #bramstoker #literature #classic #abbey
"The Princess"
#sculpture #lovecraft #cthulu #horror #alien #monster #hplovecraft #curiosities #oddities #art #weirdart #mythos #creature #callofcthulu #eldritch #lovecraftian
#sculpture #lovecraft #cthulu #horror #alien #monster #hplovecraft #curiosities #oddities #art #weirdart #mythos #creature #callofcthulu #eldritch #lovecraftian
February 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Title: The Princess
A unique papier mache sculpture. Hand sculpted and hand painted.
Eyes of glass and the forehead plate is a scratched up lens from mirror sunglasses I found on the street.
$350 with a stand and a mirror-backed glass display case, if anyone wants it for their own collection
A unique papier mache sculpture. Hand sculpted and hand painted.
Eyes of glass and the forehead plate is a scratched up lens from mirror sunglasses I found on the street.
$350 with a stand and a mirror-backed glass display case, if anyone wants it for their own collection
February 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Title: The Princess
A unique papier mache sculpture. Hand sculpted and hand painted.
Eyes of glass and the forehead plate is a scratched up lens from mirror sunglasses I found on the street.
$350 with a stand and a mirror-backed glass display case, if anyone wants it for their own collection
A unique papier mache sculpture. Hand sculpted and hand painted.
Eyes of glass and the forehead plate is a scratched up lens from mirror sunglasses I found on the street.
$350 with a stand and a mirror-backed glass display case, if anyone wants it for their own collection
Set up for Curiosity Con this weekend! Come see me and all the other great vendors! I'm between live reptiles and fungus.
We also have crocheted goods from @clbaggins.bsky.social, larp weapons, hand crafts, horror sculptures and, of course, Wasteland Bears!
#artshow #curiosity #coloradosprings
We also have crocheted goods from @clbaggins.bsky.social, larp weapons, hand crafts, horror sculptures and, of course, Wasteland Bears!
#artshow #curiosity #coloradosprings
January 25, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Set up for Curiosity Con this weekend! Come see me and all the other great vendors! I'm between live reptiles and fungus.
We also have crocheted goods from @clbaggins.bsky.social, larp weapons, hand crafts, horror sculptures and, of course, Wasteland Bears!
#artshow #curiosity #coloradosprings
We also have crocheted goods from @clbaggins.bsky.social, larp weapons, hand crafts, horror sculptures and, of course, Wasteland Bears!
#artshow #curiosity #coloradosprings
"Flame of Udûn"
Here it is! All the watercolors recently have been leading up to this one. I wanted practice before attempting it. Not exactly as I'd hoped, but still happy with the results!
#watercolor #ink #art #fanart #tolkien #balrog #fantasy #balor #lotr #lordoftherings #hobbit
Here it is! All the watercolors recently have been leading up to this one. I wanted practice before attempting it. Not exactly as I'd hoped, but still happy with the results!
#watercolor #ink #art #fanart #tolkien #balrog #fantasy #balor #lotr #lordoftherings #hobbit
January 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
"Audience of One"
There was a detailed background I wanted to try, but the background ended up becoming the image!
#watercolor #ink #art #forest #trees #woods #fae #fairy #wilderness #magical #pixie #mystical #will-o-the-wisps #fog #fungus
There was a detailed background I wanted to try, but the background ended up becoming the image!
#watercolor #ink #art #forest #trees #woods #fae #fairy #wilderness #magical #pixie #mystical #will-o-the-wisps #fog #fungus
January 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
"Audience of One"
There was a detailed background I wanted to try, but the background ended up becoming the image!
#watercolor #ink #art #forest #trees #woods #fae #fairy #wilderness #magical #pixie #mystical #will-o-the-wisps #fog #fungus
There was a detailed background I wanted to try, but the background ended up becoming the image!
#watercolor #ink #art #forest #trees #woods #fae #fairy #wilderness #magical #pixie #mystical #will-o-the-wisps #fog #fungus
What you see across the jugger pitch before I run over there to tag you out.
Only for you to tag me out, and then my teammates to tag you, then for me to stand up after five stones and tag your shoulder to keep you pinned until we score.
Teamwork, baby!
Only for you to tag me out, and then my teammates to tag you, then for me to stand up after five stones and tag your shoulder to keep you pinned until we score.
Teamwork, baby!
January 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
What you see across the jugger pitch before I run over there to tag you out.
Only for you to tag me out, and then my teammates to tag you, then for me to stand up after five stones and tag your shoulder to keep you pinned until we score.
Teamwork, baby!
Only for you to tag me out, and then my teammates to tag you, then for me to stand up after five stones and tag your shoulder to keep you pinned until we score.
Teamwork, baby!