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Tylor E Kunkle
@tylorkunkle.bsky.social
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✨ Fantasy writer of animals with swords & magic
✏️ Hobbyist artist
🎮 RPG gamer
Gamer tag: EternalMirage
He/Him
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The Invaders from KINSHIP OF AEITHALIS...kinda kill people. A lot.

Deadly as they are mysterious, the Invaders relentlessly attack the people of Enraa. Worse still, they appear to be getting smarter, and evolving. 😬
An aesthetic board featuring images of death and dark, foreboding forests and trees. There are illustrations of sinister plant creatures glaring at the viewer with many green-glowing eyes. Each kind of Invader is covered in bark and thorns. They have long claws or other tools of death.
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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I am THRILLED to share with you all this portrait of Edwin from DeerWizardWIP, done by the amazing @thetundraghost.bsky.social!

You guys, I can't get over the detail in this. Everything is perfect! Tundra never fails to deliver in her art. I cannot recommend her enough! 🥺❤️
A digital portrait of an anthropomorphic deer, Edwin, with brownish-orange fur and large antlers. He's wearing an earthly-colored poncho and is smiling slightly as he brushes an oak leaf with his fingers. Edwin is nestled in autumn-tinted nature: like orange oak leaves and acorns. Further back is a forest bathed in an enchanting gold glow.
October 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Just in time for #AceVisibilityWeek, here's the final version of the character reference sheet for my deer boy, Edwin! 🖤🤍💜
A character reference sheet for an anthropomorphic deer, Edwin. He has brownish orange fur with a white torso. He has medium-sized antlers and white spots throughout his body. A set of scars is cut along his left cheek. The reference displays Edwin in multiple forms of dress: in underwear to show his fur markings, in a red button-up shirt with brown pants and suspenders, and finally his poncho which has stripes of varying widths in earthy colors. Accessories like his staff, staff holder, and bag are on display. The text reads: Edwin Batcher Species: Deer hybrid Pronouns: He/him Orientation: Gay/gray-asexual Occupation: Unemployed/Protector of the forest (unofficially)
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Renaissance Fair loot! I'm slowly trying to build a costume based on the mesmer class from Guild Wars 1 and 2. I bought a gorgeous wand that involved a whole ceremony to forge a pact with it. I love being a nerd. 🥰
A photo of Renaissance Fair merchandise scattered on a table. Items include: A beige tunic with black and gold trimming, a mini ceramic mana potion, a purple wooden wand, a leather wand sheath, and a rolled up contract for the wand.
October 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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I recently had a wonderful time in the Adirondack Mountains and the New York Renaissance Fair! 😊
A photo of the Adirondack Mountains. All throughout the trees are orange leaves. A photo of a recreated medieval village. There is a dense crowd with people dressed in costumes and historical (?) clothing throughout. A storefront decorated with vines. In front is a urn-shaped fountain with flowers. A acrobat is standing on one hand while balancing a flaming sword on her head. Behind her is a banner that reads "Accidental Acrobatics"
October 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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If Edwin were unable to continue, then noble bunny brawler Reginald will!

Reggie quickly devotes himself to saving the forest, even though he had no idea what he was getting into. Despite having wealth, prestige and little knowledge of magic he's ready to lead on the front lines against the Blight
An aesthetic board featuring a hare in the center surrounded by vibrant, pastel colors. Featuring images of wealth, prestige, fists, strength, and flowers of pink, white, and blue.
October 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Lawk. Most definitely Lawk. 😂

He's a hunter and a pro at wilderness survival. He can make fires, gather food, make a shelter. He'll hate how useless I am, but I'm very confident that we'll survive! 😅
A digital illustration of an anthropomorphic canine with brown and gold fur. He's wearing a green tunic and is holding a spear as he gazes warily at the distance
October 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Edwin Batcher
✨ Wizard 🌳 Protector of the Forest 💰 Doesn't pay taxes

Vagrant wizard Edwin Batcher discovers the forest is under attack from a parasitic force. But in order to save his forest home, he'll need to brave its darkest depths, and seek help from the village that abandoned him.
A WIP of a character reference sheet of an anthropomorphic deer named Edwin. He has orange fur and a white belly. He has spots throughout his limbs and back. The sheet displays Edwin front and back in his underwear to display his fur patterns. There are two outfits: one is a red button-up shirt with brown pants and suspenders, and the other is his signature poncho with stripes of various widths in earthy colors. Text at the top reads: Edwin Batcher Species: Deer hybrid Pronouns: He/him Orientation: Gay/gray-sexual Occupation: Unemployed/Protector of the forest (unofficially)
October 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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What's staving off depression today? Baking!
A photo of a large zucchini/courgette. Behind it are baking tools. A photo of a freshly baked zucchini/courgette bread, topped with walnuts.
September 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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I've been hard at work beefing up my DeerWizardWIP outline! *Flops*
A screenshot of Microsoft Word displaying 21 pages and 7542 words
September 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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I'm doing something scary and drawing a new character reference sheet! It's my hobo deer wizard, Edwin, the main character in my current manuscript, DeerWizardWIP. ☺️

Clothes will be drawn later, but for now here's Edwin in his Dress-up Game form. 😂
A photo of a sketch book with the line art of an anthropomorphic deer viewed from the front and back. The deer, Edwin, is just in his underwear, to later show his patterns.
September 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Uncle Riles. 🥺👉👈 He's so supportive and tries his best with things far beyond his control.

(He's more of a supporting character instead of a side character shh)
Uncle shook him lightly to get him to unbury his head. “Ey, ey! Not avoid. Process,” Riles said, emphasizing with his hand. “Discuss it with the Pack, gather some opinions. But most importantly, you need time to reflect on what you want this to mean for you.” He slid his arm around Lawk and stroked his arm. The touch punctured Lawk’s heart, pouring his fear out. “No one is going to demand anythin’ of you that you don’t want to do. I’ll make sure of it,” Uncle said. “I may never understand what’s about to happen to you in the future, but I can promise you won’t face it alone.”
September 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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I drew General Gorgion being attacked by a goose because General Gorgion deserves to be attacked by a goose.

Thank you to @victoriacbooks.bsky.social and #ChaosChat for the inspiration. 😊
A traditional illustration using ink and colored pencil on toned paper. It features a chibi version of an anthropomorphic reptile with light green scales, bronze armor, and a halberd being attacked by a ferocious goose.
August 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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I guess I gotta go with General Gorgion's introduction, where we're shown his authority, the fear he invokes, and his library-quiet commanding voice.
A wave of tension crashed against the Kinship as the General—one of the most powerful people in all shelmek society—examined and judged every scale on their bodies. Other soldiers gathered at a safe distance, their pointed ears attempting to eavesdrop on the rare occurrence. General Gorgion’s retainers, however, remained as still and vigilant as statues. The General’s wizened sapphire eyes descended, and fell upon Dinn. “Number,” he spoke. His voice was quiet, rough, but had an intensity that could make the mountains move if he commanded them to.
August 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Do you believe in hatred at first sight? General Gorgion certainly does!

Gorgion sees his distant subordinate, Dinn, as a weak link in the chain and is dead-set on removing him. 😬

Dinn's just trying his best. It's not his fault Gorgion's standards are so high smh

🎨Natsuakai
A digital portrait of an anthropomorphic reptile, Dinn, with a big happy grin. He has grass-green scales, pointed ears, and emerald-green eyes. He's wearing a Greek linothorax. A digital portrait of an anthropomorphic reptile, General Gorgion, with an intense glare down at the viewer. He has light green scales, long horns, and sapphire blue eyes. He's imposing in his bronze armor and crimson cape.
August 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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hi i'm constantly commissioning art of my characters. Some artists practically have open access to my bank account. 😂

I'm so blessed to have worked with so many amazing artists! It's an extra special feeling to see my characters in so many styles!

🎨 Natsuakai
🎨 0laffson
🎨 oomizuao
🎨 theTundraGhost
A digital illustration of an anthropomorphic reptile, Kanaak, in a chibi style. He has olive-green scales, yellow eyes and is wearing a black tunic with sandals. He's in a sparring stance, his expression determined but playful as he anticipates a good match. A traditional sketch of a pair of anthropomorphic characters -- a reptile, Dinn, and a lupine, Lawk. Dinn is wearing a robe, while Lawk is wearing a tunic. They're both asleep upright. Lawk's head has drifted onto Dinn's shoulder as a line of drool hangs from his tongue. A digital illustration of an anthropomorphic wolf, Lawk, in a chibi style. He has brown fur with gold stripes and is wearing a green tunic decorated in beads and bone. He has his arms crossed as he glowers at the view. "Psch..." he mutters. A digital portrait of an anthropomorphic reptile, Famena. She has vermilion scales, stubby horns and garnet-like eyes. She's wearing bronze armor and a pattern of blue face paint. Her pose is tall and straight in a regal and elegant manner.
August 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Oh gosh thank you! 💖 It's an adventure story about an anthropomorphic deer wizard discovering that his forest home is in danger of a parasitic force. Now to save the forest, he'll have to brave its darkest depths, and the village that abandoned him. 😁
An aesthetic board featuring a deer in the center surrounded by warm, autumn colors. Featuring images of nature, foraging, wild magic, humble clothing, and harmony with nature.
August 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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I made coconut rice buns last night. 😊
A photo of a muffin pan filled with golden brown buns.
August 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Version with labels!
The same illustration as above. There are labels throughout displaying the character names and their identities: Irithmir - Exploring Dinn - Aromantic/Asexual Lawk - Queer Mess Malamedes - Aromantic/Pansexual Hunt Master Roibeard - Non-binary Shaerie - Bisexual Elder Eurydike - Pansexual General Gorgion - Heckin' Gay
August 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Better late than never. Happy Pride from the cast of KINSHIP OF AEITHALIS! ❤️

👇 Names and labels!
A traditionally drawn illustration using ink and colored pencil on toned paper. It features a large group of anthropomorphic reptile and lupine characters in a Pride parade. Various LGBTQ+ flags are displayed in some form on the characters -- some obvious, while others more subtle. There are characters lifted on others' shoulders, a couple nuzzling one another, while others are more quiet and off to the side.
August 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Because my stories are heavily inspired by RPGs, I tend to start with an RPG job/class as a foundation. Then I think about what I'd need for a balanced cast.

For DeerWizardWIP, I started with these broad concepts and developed them from there:

🦌🧙 Deer wizard
🐰👊 Bunny brawler
🦊🗡️ Fox fencer
An aesthetic board for the plot of #DeerWizardWIP. Featuring the images of: A rustic medieval town nestled at the base of a mountain Herbs and bottles A deer with large antlers A belt holding a knife and a potion bottle A misty autumn forest A pair of adventures hiking down a hill An animal skull under a rotting log A dark, spooky, misty forest with a long figure facing a trail
August 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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DeerWizardWIP's aesthetic is autumn colors, mystical and spooky forests, and cottagecore. 😊
An aesthetic board for the plot of #DeerWizardWIP. Featuring the images of: A rustic medieval town nestled at the base of a mountain Herbs and bottles A deer with large antlers A belt holding a knife and a potion bottle A misty autumn forest A pair of adventures hiking down a hill An animal skull under a rotting log A dark, spooky, misty forest with a long figure facing a trail
August 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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The world sucks right now so it's a time for baking banana bread. 🍌🫐🍞
A photo of a loaf of banana bread fresh from the oven. Gooey blueberries are speckled throughout.
July 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Hi. I write nonhuman fantasy. ^_^
A collage of 4 anthropomorphic characters. 3 of them are reptiles wearing ancient Greek style armor of bronze and linen. The last character is a canine wearing a green tunic.
July 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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I needed a break from social media and computers, so I'm organizing and putting away the pictures of my Norway trip last year. ☺️
A photo of a picture album in the process of being filled. Photos of Norway are sorted across the floor.
July 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM