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"My normal calm had been.... Compromised." -Rogal Dorn

I'm really enjoying reading The Flight of the Eisenstein!

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I drew a little something for the Hiveworks micro comic summer~

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i like queerplatonic zelink not because i think them being strictly romantic is wrong but because i feel like its wildly in character for their levels of dramatics to have a relationship dynamic nobody but them understands

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In Memoriam

Constantin Vasiliev

2023-2023

He died as he lived. On fire, angry, screaming, surrounded by people trying to kill him.

Constantin Nikolaevich Vasiliev

Art by @chroncruik and @sh4rkb0y-004

Full Name: Constantin Nikolaevich Vasiliev

Age: 24

Birthday: April 27

Zodiac: Taurus

Myers Brigs: Architect, INTJ-T

Race: Constantin is a pale-skinned human, and a native of Barovia. Hailing from Argynvostholt, he has spent his life in the misty forests, and his adulthood wandering the country looking for work.

Height: A respectable 6'4".

Weight: 230lbs of pure Barovian beef. The man's got a muscle to fat ratio that would make Baldur's Gate bodybuilders cry.

Hair: Constantin's hair is a dark, raven black, but in certain light can appear almost dark blue, according to Yvan.

Eyes: A strikingly pale blue.

Class: Paladin, Oath of Vengeance

Parents: Nikolai Anatolaevich Vasiliev is Constantin's father, who he thought to be deceased around the time Constantin was 16 years of age. Recent discoveries have lead him to the knowledge that his father was in fact, as punishment for his revolt against Strahd, turned into a Vampire Spawn, a slave to the Dark Lord. Constantin's mother, Anastasia Vasiliev, was a wandering woman with a flair for the abnormal, gaining the scorn of the village, but that did not stop her from falling in love with Nikolai, the preacher, and bringing Constantin into the world. After Nikolai's death, they set out for a nomadic lifestyle, to escape the wrath of Strahd. Once eighteen, tired of the secrecy and running, Constantin defied his mother and struck out on his own, and now searches for ghosts of her presence in his quest to reunite with her.

Siblings: Constantin has no blood siblings, but he has one brother in the form of Yvan Alvanja, the Vistana man with whom he met and bonded early in his travels in solitude. Yvan's kindness and welcoming generosity quickly warmed Constantin to him, and as they grew closer, their bond forged itself in iron, earning Constantin a place as a welcome face among the Vistani with whom Yvan traveled, and a mark of brotherhood to Yvan scarring his right palm.

Heritage: Constantin is the son of a preacher, and the last in a long line of men who have rose up against Strahd in violent defiance. The weapons and duties of his ancestors have fallen to him, and he carries the weight of the Vasiliev name as a mighty burden.

Religion: Constantin worships the Morninglord, but like his ancestors before him, has entered into a contract with Sancus, swearing an oath of vengeance against Strahd von Zarovich, only free of it in glory or death.

Hobbies: Constantin carries a small handful of journals with him. In one is a handmade catalogue of the flora of Barovia, pressed into the pages and categorized, named and described in fine Barovian cursive, with surprising dexterity given the man's large, clumsy hands. He also carries a book full of musical compositions, blends of Vistani musical stylings with traditional Barovian cultural music, all penned by the Paladin himself, but most never performed.

Likes: The peace and solitude of nature, the comfort of a well-fitted suit of heavy armor, the warmth of a bonfire. Home-cooked meals from Argynvostholt kitchens and the security of traveling with a party that trusts him.

Dislikes: Constantin has an extreme distaste and contempt for Vampires and the undead, going so far as to call it outright hatred. He also holds the Barovian hatred of Vistani in deep contempt, as he calls them family, to a distant extent.

Strengths: Constantin's greatest strength is just that, his strength. The strapping young man's muscles are not just for show, as he is known to lift and carry great weight, as well as carrying around his large elderly bloodhound, Lancelot. He is also a well-read and analytical mind, though it is often hidden in favor of simple brutishness, but this analytical skill, combined with certain holy magic make him more in-the-know than he may seem. Combat Style: Constantin Vasiliev is a self-sustaining armored behemoth, a tank in every sense of the term. In concert with the crushing shotgun-blows from his brutal Warhammer, Constantin uses a variety of holy magic to lock enemies in direct challenges with him, support his allies and sustain himself in long brawls with holy healing to continue the fight beyond his normal limits. The Paladin finds his greatest potential charging headlong into an overwhelming opposing force, acting as the steel-clad spearhead from which his allies can follow through and back him up, or recover his body from atop the mountain of dead.

Weaknesses: Quick to anger, Constantin has some pretty significant issues stemming from a… Difficult family life, and the weight of his father's expectations, and the tasks set before him. He is stubborn, hard-headed, and not one to back down from a fight, especially if he finds it righteous. Constantin also struggles to relate to others, presenting an awkward and often asocial personality, one which the Vistani and few others have managed to break through to discover the true content of his character, behind his social barrier.

Goals: The death of Strahd von Zarovich is an objective that weighs heavily on Constantin's head, and has cemented itself as the endpoint of his journey. In the interim, Constantin's goal is to keep the small band of adventurers Yvan deposited with him alive and free of the worst of Barovia's influences. Background/Lore: Training Day Barroom Blitz Crisis of Faith Rest and Relaxation The Price of Defiance The Sins of the Father Vuk and Voron Of Snow and Song From Silver Mist He Comes

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Love me some Space Marines. Some great art of Constantin by my friend, they outstandingly talented @chroncruik!

Constantin Vasiliev clad in the Power Armor of a Black Templars Sword Brother

The Sword Brethren of the Black Templars are Space Marines who have achieved great deeds and earned their veterancy in the chapter, and are honored with their status and fitted with fine armor and wargear resplendent in holy iconography.

The Black Templars are a Space Marine chapter that embody many of the righteous and zealous values that Constantin holds, so commissioning @chroncruik to bless Constantin with the mighty armor seemed only fitting! There’s also a version without the Power Pack, better suited for Constantin when he finally gets his plate armor and achieves his true Paladin final form.

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Ah yes, a large Paladin of dubious Russian origins!

My character in my friends' Curse of Strahd campaign, a native Barovian and general do-gooder.

Constantin Nikolaevich Vasiliev

Art by @chroncruik and @sh4rkb0y-004

Full Name: Constantin Nikolaevich Vasiliev

Age: 24

Birthday: April 27

Zodiac: Taurus

Myers Brigs: Architect, INTJ-T

Race: Constantin is a pale-skinned human, and a native of Barovia. Hailing from Argynvostholt, he has spent his life in the misty forests, and his adulthood wandering the country looking for work.

Height: A respectable 6'4".

Weight: 230lbs of pure Barovian beef. The man's got a muscle to fat ratio that would make Baldur's Gate bodybuilders cry.

Hair: Constantin's hair is a dark, raven black, but in certain light can appear almost dark blue, according to Yvan.

Eyes: A strikingly pale blue.

Class: Paladin, Oath of Vengeance

Parents: Nikolai Anatolaevich Vasiliev is Constantin's father, who he thought to be deceased around the time Constantin was 16 years of age. Recent discoveries have lead him to the knowledge that his father was in fact, as punishment for his revolt against Strahd, turned into a Vampire Spawn, a slave to the Dark Lord. Constantin's mother, Anastasia Vasiliev, was a wandering woman with a flair for the abnormal, gaining the scorn of the village, but that did not stop her from falling in love with Nikolai, the preacher, and bringing Constantin into the world. After Nikolai's death, they set out for a nomadic lifestyle, to escape the wrath of Strahd. Once eighteen, tired of the secrecy and running, Constantin defied his mother and struck out on his own, and now searches for ghosts of her presence in his quest to reunite with her.

Siblings: Constantin has no blood siblings, but he has one brother in the form of Yvan Alvanja, the Vistana man with whom he met and bonded early in his travels in solitude. Yvan's kindness and welcoming generosity quickly warmed Constantin to him, and as they grew closer, their bond forged itself in iron, earning Constantin a place as a welcome face among the Vistani with whom Yvan traveled, and a mark of brotherhood to Yvan scarring his right palm.

Heritage: Constantin is the son of a preacher, and the last in a long line of men who have rose up against Strahd in violent defiance. The weapons and duties of his ancestors have fallen to him, and he carries the weight of the Vasiliev name as a mighty burden.

Religion: Constantin worships the Morninglord, but like his ancestors before him, has entered into a contract with Sancus, swearing an oath of vengeance against Strahd von Zarovich, only free of it in glory or death.

Hobbies: Constantin carries a small handful of journals with him. In one is a handmade catalogue of the flora of Barovia, pressed into the pages and categorized, named and described in fine Barovian cursive, with surprising dexterity given the man's large, clumsy hands. He also carries a book full of musical compositions, blends of Vistani musical stylings with traditional Barovian cultural music, all penned by the Paladin himself, but most never performed.

Likes: The peace and solitude of nature, the comfort of a well-fitted suit of heavy armor, the warmth of a bonfire. Home-cooked meals from Argynvostholt kitchens and the security of traveling with a party that trusts him.

Dislikes: Constantin has an extreme distaste and contempt for Vampires and the undead, going so far as to call it outright hatred. He also holds the Barovian hatred of Vistani in deep contempt, as he calls them family, to a distant extent.

Strengths: Constantin's greatest strength is just that, his strength. The strapping young man's muscles are not just for show, as he is known to lift and carry great weight, as well as carrying around his large elderly bloodhound, Lancelot. He is also a well-read and analytical mind, though it is often hidden in favor of simple brutishness, but this analytical skill, combined with certain holy magic make him more in-the-know than he may seem. Combat Style: Constantin Vasiliev is a self-sustaining armored behemoth, a tank in every sense of the term. In concert with the crushing shotgun-blows from his brutal Warhammer, Constantin uses a variety of holy magic to lock enemies in direct challenges with him, support his allies and sustain himself in long brawls with holy healing to continue the fight beyond his normal limits. The Paladin finds his greatest potential charging headlong into an overwhelming opposing force, acting as the steel-clad spearhead from which his allies can follow through and back him up, or recover his body from atop the mountain of dead.

Weaknesses: Quick to anger, Constantin has some pretty significant issues stemming from a… Difficult family life, and the weight of his father's expectations, and the tasks set before him. He is stubborn, hard-headed, and not one to back down from a fight, especially if he finds it righteous. Constantin also struggles to relate to others, presenting an awkward and often asocial personality, one which the Vistani and few others have managed to break through to discover the true content of his character, behind his social barrier.

Goals: The death of Strahd von Zarovich is an objective that weighs heavily on Constantin's head, and has cemented itself as the endpoint of his journey. In the interim, Constantin's goal is to keep the small band of adventurers Yvan deposited with him alive and free of the worst of Barovia's influences. Background/Lore: Training Day Barroom Blitz Crisis of Faith Rest and Relaxation The Price of Defiance The Sins of the Father Vuk and Voron Of Snow and Song From Silver Mist He Comes

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