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dnd paladin-who’s-not-technically-a-paladin-anymore-after-getting-thunderspelled-and-fey contracted oc doodles in da sketchbook

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hi andros…. thoughts on elle? especially after youve both changed in the last ten years…….

- a curious fan ! !

Thought she was dead. Knew she was dead. Didn;t know a lot of things, but one thing I believed was that my family was gone. But…. Was wrong. Because she was alive. She was back. Now…. Don’t know what to trust. Can’t trust anything now. Or anyone. 

Now…. Elle’s friends say she’s back again. I know what I saW. S’not her.  August Lord… took away parts of her, and added different things. Parts’f her might have been added back, but that’s not my sister anymore.  ’d change her back if I could. Try to take her apart find that parts that are still Elle take out the other. Parts, find better replacements. To make her more like how she was again.

…

But’d just end up breaking her more. Can’t do that, not when… can’t trust anything I think anymore.  Can’t trust anyone, but… will trust Elle. Maybe s’not her, but she’s all that’s left. …. Don’t want to be alone anymore. 

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Dancing at the festival.

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Hello Grace,

It`s seems you unfortunately not having best time right now, are you? Stuck in this armor, for who knows how long, need to search something that don’t even exist probably and was just a rumor, and now even met someone from your past that you probably never wanted to see at all, who keeps bothering you with her annoying questions…

But maybe there was something positive for you being here, in Oltira?

No, not really.

You pretty much summed it up well by saying that I’m having “not the best time.” You might even be underselling it.

It sucks being in this armour. I hate not being able to cast spells, but you know what I hate almost as much? The little things. I miss eating. I miss that satisfying feeling you get when you stretch. I miss blinking. You know how bad of a state you have to be in where you think, “wow, I miss blinking?” 

I wasn’t really meant to find the Blue Star. What Mortryck really wanted me to was keep an eye on that team of Gracers, and report back anything I learned about them.

And I just… didn’t do that. 

…

I didn’t want to talk Calypso, okay? It’s stupid, but every theme we talk we get into an argument, and I end up saying more than I should. And I didn’t want to risk giving away any of Mortyck‘s plans. They already saw his deal with Charybdis’s minions, and he really wanted that kept secret. I didn’t want to mess up his plans even more.

And… I know he said I would be able to handle myself, but I didn’t really want to risk getting in a fight with them either? I don’t actually know how strong I am, so I don’t know if I could take all of them in a fight at once. I was… scared, being there alone.

So yeah. The worst part about this whole trip to Oltira that you didnlt bother to bring up is the fact I’m a failure. And Mortryck probably won’t even be that disappointed in me.  And that’ll just make it worse.

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for weeks I read stories or watched videos of animals drowning in zoos, in their homes, whole ecosystems dying or being damaged for centuries ahead, we were screaming for help on all platforms and got completely ignored and silenced

this made me lose faith in humanity forever

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Finnaly posting this, was trying to draw the moment just before the incident that hurt them both so so much

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So, sir Mortryck, what do you think of this particular little team of gracers? The one that somehow manages to include themselves in your recent plans, which probably becoming quite inconvenient for you……

And, adding to that, didn`t you recognized one of them too?

They’re an interesting bunch, I will give them that. I recognized a more than one of them. 

The prince’s friend. 

Ol’ Gus’s boy. 

And Cato’s little girl.

…. And two church folk. I don’t know them, but I reckon if I did some snooping about I would find they’re involved in someone’s schemes too. 

An inconvenience is a right proper word to sum up what they have been for me. Yuliya would have been a mighty fine solider. And I do not take kindly to having people know about my dealings with the Sea Witch. 

And call it a hunch, but why do I feel that if I looked into it, I’d find out they’re probably the ones involved with getting my name spread about the kingdom like that some sort of criminal?!?

But, I must maintain my composure. I can’t let’s such small annoyances make me act in an… undignified manner. After all, inconvenience or not, they won’t do nothing to actually stop my plans. 

But still…. their presence positively reeks of an outside influence, and more importantly, and pout side influence that I don’t know about yet. 

And I do not take kindly to players in in the game who I don’t know of! 

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Hello Flea,

Things went well last mission! Everyone’s doing fine! Not only did you not have any problems, you also got to go on so many fun side quests! You met so many interesting people! On the subject of people, who would you say the most fun person you met in Oltira was? 

Sincerely, an investigative fan. 

Hello investigative fan! Heh.. yeah, Oltira sure was a busy one, huh? Well, okay, I detect some sarcasm in your tone, investigative fan, but the mission *did* go relatively well. Most of the things we accomplished in Oltira were really important. And everyone is fine! No one got too significantly hurt from the things in Oltira, at least. 

Okay, that's not true. 

Ophelia almost died. 

Ioun really ought to take better care of her vassals.

Even if she wasn’t in mortal danger because of the Arcanight, getting hurt that much still probably sucked, and given how frail Ophelia is one or two good hits from the Sea Witch’s servants likely really could’ve killed her, I don’t know if Ioun would’ve resurrected her if that happened, (getting resurrected sucks) though regardless I don’t understand why Ophelia chose to… stay, or even go in the first place if the Arcanight was on the board. Was her presence required to cause Mortryck to forget the bottle? Did Ioun expect all of us +  the Arcanight to be present at the deal and put a stop to it entirely? Whatever…. I don’t think I like her knowing about me. Tangent on strange religious figures aside! Yeah, everyone is fine! Elle and Mielle seemed to be doing better after a bit, too, so that’s good.

Admittedly! The side quests started being not super fun after the Blue Star retrieval :( (But the blue star was extremely worth it! Vanatheia is the coolest. Ow- no stop scratching me- Sif- st- dragon- coolest dragon- I was gonna say coolest dragon.) 

As for the most fun person we met in Oltira, I pick Zsofia! Truly an Illusion Chess prodigy that girl, especially impressive since the game is a week old. Circumstances of us meeting her aside, I’m.. It’s really good that she’s free now. And she’s a nice kid! Despite what she says…If she really couldn’t care less about anything except wanting to kill things, she would just... not travel with us. She continues to do so. 

Speaking of killing, it’s a little strange, but I sorta respect her for wanting her revenge, y’know. I was pretty set on killing those two bastards anyway if she were like the rest of her friends. Dunno if it's the relatability of it or something else, but felt just a little proud of her when she said she wanted to kill the priests. Something about not just accepting your circumstances… It would have been fine if she didn’t want revenge, of course. But, at least, I think I get where she’s coming from more than those other kids. 

…I really want to help her. I haven’t ever had to be completely alone despite everything, so I don’t want that for her either. Want her to have a life and not be alone. I can tell she’s trying hard already! 

And she’s maybe linked with the Fell, so I’m not sure yet! But maybe she has sorcerous potential! Could be exciting to teach someone magic if she’s into that sort of thing! I need to stop. 

Thanks for all your months of continued support, Mr. Fan! Please keep watching over me as I get involved in many more evil contracts with supernatural creatures! 

And jokes on you, Hallucination-Augustian, Z hasn’t tried to kill me even once! 

Sincerely, THE FOOL 

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Hello Pearl,

You met with a lot of people during your latest mission! So many stories, so many issues! It’s a lot to think about… Of all the people you met in Oltira, who would you say was your favourite? 

Sincerely, a helping fan. 

Hm. Yes, it is quite a bit of information to take in. It would be quite hard to determine a “favorite”, though. It was useful to meet Ivonne, I suppose; she could potentially gather intel on Mortryck. She also seemed nice. Sorin was interesting, though he doesn’t seem to have the most rigid morals. This is somewhat concerning, considering he is a priest in a particularly vile sect of the church, though I should not be so surprised considering its leadership. Miawynn was a very charming person to be around, actually. I quite enjoyed their company, as well as their music. He may be my favorite out of all the residents of Oltira. I’m not sure if the Arcanight counts, but she would be my top pick above Miawynn, for obvious reasons. Apologies Miawynn, ehe.

….

I hope the other denizens are doing well, even the ones who did not stay in the end.

Also enjoy this doodle of Pearl as a traditional mermaid! 🧜‍♀️

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Dave why didn’t you tell us about your hot sister? Is she single? (Dave family lore pls FinnDM!!!)

Dave: Well, it isn’t exactly my place to speak on behalf of my sister. She is more than capable of doing that for herself. Furthermore, while it is inevitable that the two overlap, I do try to have there be some separation between my work and personal lives-

Elizebeth: Oh, A personal life? I’m so glad you finally got one of those. I am truly happy for you. Have you got a boyfriend to distract you from all your paperwork?

Dave: Oh. Hello there, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: People are asking questions about me?

Dave: They’re asking me questions about you.

Elizabeth: Well, that’s rather foolish of them. If they need to answer me things, I’m more than capable of doing so myself. 

Dave: My thoughts exactly. 

Elizabeth: Frankly, I’m surprised people where even aware of our relation. I can’t recall I’ve ever publicly admitting to having siblings. 

Dave: You are also the more… publically known, of the two of us, so it is odd that I’m the one getting personal questions.

Elizabeth: Very true. Well, seeing how we are in agreement, How about I take over answering the rest of the question? 

Dave: Please don’t feel obligated to talk about any of this. I know talking about the past can be-

Elizabeth: If I did not wish to answer the question, I would not be answering it.

Dave: ….. If you say so.

Elizabeth: And Dave? 

Dave: Yes? 

Elizabeth: You really should visit more. Strangers asking personal questions should not be the excuse needed to bring us together. 

Dave: Some time, maybe. I’m… very busy. 

Elizabeth: Hmm. Now, to answer the question, I am, in fact, tragically single.  Ever since the departure of my husband. I happen to be also in the market for a new partner, as all many present attempts have unfortunately gone without more success. If you’re looking for an easy way to impress me, I would say that acts of service and assistance with physical tasks would make the strongest first impression.

Dave: …

Elizabeth: What?

Dave: I didn’t say anything.

Elizabeth: And yet I could hear your judgment nonetheless. What it it?

Dave: It does sound….. a little bit Like you’re just asking for someone to be your servant or maid.

Elizabeth: My hypothetical partner can wear a maid outfit if they so choose. I wouldn mind. 

Dave: …. I’m sorry I asked.

Elizabeth: You should try wearing different outfits too. Maybe changing up that boring look of yours will get more people interested in you.

Dave: It’s not that boring, is it?

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baby i’ve got half finished wips you couldn’t even imagine

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Please write your story. Draw the artwork. Finish the animation. Continue on whatever project you're working on. It doesn't matter if you're not good at it, or you have doubts, or you're afraid of mistakes. Your creation has a right to exist, and it will be important to others.

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She’s literally just hungry. Would you really deny her her girl dinner?

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LEGENDARIES, BABEY!!

later, at Wind Archer’s welcome party: