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Zoe🏳️‍⚧️the Smutress
@zoethesmuttress.bsky.social
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She/Her. Trans Woman. Elder Millennial. Full-Time Writer (Pen Name.) (Erotica/Romance/Vampires/LitRPG/Fantasy.) Ancient History. Punching Cthulhu. Cooks Stir-fry. Gamer. Very Taken. On Signal.

Transition Costs GFM: https://gofund.me/e9d16999
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The left aisle of the sanctum, viewed from the front. Statues of Mara, Zenithar, Dibella, Julianos, Arkay, and Kynareth can be seen here (out of shot is the statue of Stendarr.) There are shrines mounted upon the front of each statue plinth. Each plinth is taller than a player character. The ground in front of each plinth is strewn with candles and offerings unique to each of the various gods--coins for Mara, whose priests collect them to donate to the poor, and roses, along with figurines of loved ones commended to her protection, hammers and chisels and blacksmiths' tongs for Zenithar, the god of craftsmen, flower petals and wine for Dibella, along with figures of beautiful maidens whom young girls hope to grow up to look like or strong and handsome men whom adult women seek aid in romancing, scrolls for Julianos, the votive figures of departed loved ones (and even a few urns) for Arkay, feathers and statues of birds of prey for Kynareth, etc. The statues of the more beloved gods have more offerings and candles in evidence than those of others, but none are neglected. The right-hand aisle. An abstract representation of Akatosh, the Imperial 'chief god' of the pantheon is pictured here, on a larger shrine than those of his fellow divines. A larger shrine also pictured here stands empty, with broken weapons piled upon the ground in front of it. This was the plinth formerly occupied by a statue of Talos, the 'hero-god' of humanity, but the statue was removed on the order of the Thalmor. The third statue pictured here is one of Azura, the Dunmer/Dark Elf goddess of starlight and magic. Though not typically held to be one of 'the divines,' the number of and names of the Divines have changed numerous times over the millennia, and Nord practice did not always include the current number and list, so the inclusion of Azura, patron goddess of a large number of Dunmer refugees who are now residents of Solitude, is not an unprecedented innovation, but it is one which I intend to have be the focus of some controversy in-game when I get around to making quests to go with the mod. The other two female deities traditionally worshipped by the Dunmer (Boethiah and Mephala) are NOT included here, as Nords and Nibense and Colovians alike consider them 'dark' and 'dangerous.' There is room for one more statue plinth on this side, though I intend to have the unlocking of that be the end-capper of a whole other quest chain. . . A view of the rear of the temple, where a small dais climbs up onto the forbidding cliffs looking out over the Sea of Ghosts. Sacrifices are offered here. At some point I intend to add in the option to pay for sacrifices to be held on your account (whether it's just buying a votive statue to leave in front of one of the divines' plinths or paying the priests to have a lamb or goat or calf slaughtered on your behalf) in exchange for a long-lasting buff specific to the deity in question. Another shot of the rear of the Temple, zoomed out so that the pillars are in view.
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Another aerial shot of the front of the open-air sanctum, with a closer view (the fires of the braziers and firepits and candles inside can now be partially descried.) Another aerial view of the temple forecourt, tilted downwards to look at it from above. The polished black stone entrance to the sanctum, with braziers and pine tree planters and stone benches out in front. An interior view of the sanctum. There are some floating objects in the air that I need to find someone who can edit 3d Meshes to remove, but if you ignore them you can see some of the statues and candles within. The central firepit comes up to a player's shoulder in-game, thus the stairs to ascend to it. When a local resident requests creation upon death (rather than burial), that service is offered here.
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Some more WIP from my redesign of the main temple in Solitude. #Skyrim #Modding
Head on Aerial view of the temple forecourt and the sky sanctum two levels above, with four marble statues of warriors (male and female) standing silent sentinel out in front of the open-air sanctum. I imagine the forecourt as the place where people gather for weddings and memorials and such, the interior chamber beyond the large doors for the welcoming comfort of the priests and the community and to see the beautiful frescos, while the open-air sanctum above is where they go to be alone in silent contemplation of their gods, and to offer sacrifices and light candles while they observe some of the. . . more ancient and primal aspects of Nord religious practice. (These are Vikings, after all.) Another angle on the forward view. Ground-level view of the forecourt, with benches for weddings and memorials. Camera slightly tilted up to take in more of the columns and hanging drapery.
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Also added a new player mansion next door to the Temple.
One angle on the new player housing option. Another angle on the new player housing option, showing water running under the bridge in front of the front door.
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Distant shots of the Temple on the horizon over the city skyline.
Medium distance zoom out. Further out.
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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More shots of the WIP New 'Temple of the Divines' in my equally WIP Solitude overhaul/expansion mod. #skyrim #modding
Temple forecourt, with benches and such, for weddings, festivals, and funerals. Roof of the Forecourt with the Sanctum above on the second level. Rear of the Sanctum, with a balcony and altar for sacrifices. Interior of the Sanctum. Still placing statues (Akatosh and Arkay left to place.) Also want to add some braziers at the base of the statues. There are some bits of 'floating 3d' mesh in the air that I need to get someone experienced in editing 3d mesh/models to clean up for me.
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Working on dark-themed 'classical'-style replacement for the far-too-cathedral-esque 'Temple' of the Divines in Solitude.

#skyrim #modding
WIP new/replacement 'Temple of the Divines' in Solitude.
November 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Some more WIP Creation Kit screenshots from my upcoming #Skyrim Solitude Expansion Mod, picked for their aesthetic appeal. #thread 1/3
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Bumping this. Just got the official notice from MN Dept of Children and Families or whatever that I will not be getting my EBT Benefits in Nov. It's like $293 that I need to survive. If you can spare something to help me keep eating, please do so.

#mutualaidrequest #transcrowdfund
Notice from MN gov that EBT benefits for Nov. will not be paid unless the dictator reopens the the government (restores healthcare subsidies) or is removed from power.
October 22, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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I could really use some engagement and encouragement on this to help stave off burnout when I'm so close to finally finishing the (exterior) design of the mod, so if you like what you see here please leave a comment!
Some market stalls in the Overlook. Returning to the center of the Port, when we cross the bridge over the East Empire Warehouse we arrive at the Gates of Mara plaza, with arcaded stairs leading down to the East Empire Dock to the left, another set of stairs leading up through the Pleasure/Entertainment District and Craftsmen's Lane to the Upper City high above, and through the Gate directly ahead we can access the Western portions of the expanded city: the River Pine District leading down to the Lumber Mill and Fishing District by the water's edge, the Pine Copse District with its tree shrouded graveyard for old arena champions overlooking the enormous Blue Amphitheatre, and the Cliff Pine District at the Western Most Edge of the city. A closer look at the ancient Roman style 'thermopolium' takeaway counter which I finished building last night. I am enormously proud of it. Shots of Booze Shop, Candlemaker's Stall, and Bookshop on the opposite side of the plaza.
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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A Grocer's Shop in the Snow Pines district. A shot of the Archspan sky bridge stretching along the lower length of the Solitude Arch, passing over the Port, and connecting the main bulk of the Lower City with the Moss Cliff District and East Docks on the opposite side of the Port. There are numerous shops and houses along the Archspan, along with a Marketplace and Eatery Overlook with stunning views of the Sea of Ghosts to the North of Solitude. A shot of the Archspan Overlook Marketplace and Eatery. Another angle of the Overlook
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Passing through the 'Gate of Septim' and further along the streets of the Lower City, we pass several more shops and stalls, a soldiers' tavern, a military/naval garrison to defend the Port, and then pass through the North Docks district and the Snow Pines district before reaching the outer gate. Another look at the pottery stall from the previous shot. A shot of the North Docks district. A lane in the 'rustic' Snow Pines district at the uttermost northern edge of the expanded city.
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Returning to the street, there's garden with a statue of Mara to the left (in front of the Chapel of Mara), the cargo lift elevator that carriers goods from the Port up to the Upper City high above (and a pedestrian stairwell that people can use), a statue of Tiber Septim as a man and Emperor (rather than as Talos the god), and several market stalls. Grocer and Cheese Stalls Fruit Stall 'Goods from Morrowind' stall operated by a Dunmer local.
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Some recent screenshots from my continuingnadventures in #Skyrim #Modding

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Shot of an Arcaded Entryway in the Lower City/Port Marketplace of my Solitude Expansion mod, looking out onto The Port. On the other side of that entryway. Turn to the right to see Stalls for the Skyrim Independent Traders Association, Dockworker's Guild, and Sea of Ghosts Trading Company, along with a Blacksmith's Shop in the background. A Flower Merchant's Stand in the Lower City/Port Marketplace
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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This is your god?
August 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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August 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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He claims to have recently come around to anti-trans Nazism POVs.
August 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Last year:

I have a whole folder of pics and videos from last year documenting the atrocities commited by IOF with Biden/Harris' support. Over 40,000 of the 60,000 now confirmed dead were slaughtered LAST YEAR. The mass-starvation started LAST YEAR.
August 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Gaza looked like this LAST YEAR:

You just didn't care when it was your team in charge.
August 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Don't worry about it, Mario, there's always
Picture Bowsette, the gender transformed version of Bowser.
July 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Some daytime in-game shots of my Port of Solitude overhaul today. #Skyrim #Modding
Port of Solitude adjacent to the Gate of Mara and Arch Bridge Port of Solitude central area, including the Lower City Market Plaza, Cargo Lift, Stairs up the Arch Span and Tower Stair to the Upper City. Solitude East Dock and Fort of Svana (partially pictured) to the rear right. Moss Cliff District leading from the Arch Span down to the East Dock, with the Blue Palace and Upper City directly above.
July 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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That's not what the article says. You just made that shit up. It makes NO CLAIMS that the people who stayed home did so because Harris was a woman or because of trans rights. It specifically says the voters who stayed home were 2020 Biden voters whom the Democrats had alienated.
July 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Southern spur of the Port of Solitude, featuring the East Empire Warehouse. Beginning of the Northern spur of the Port of Solitude, including one of the two new Customs offices. Further north in the Port of Solitude, featuring the Grand Arcade and part of the Lower City Market Plaza. Northern-most extent of the Port of Solitude, featuring another Arcaded passage and Market plaza, with the Solitude Military Wharf adjacent. (Needs more cargo clutter.)
July 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM