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Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · Jul 24

That's great, thank you so much, @scottjosephuk.bsky.social😭
I never thought I would be able to get your autograph, but wonders sometimes happen.
@ashlynnaska.bsky.social, you are my greatest ally. Without you, I would not have this autograph. Thank you.
And you too, @justanorart.bsky.social

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The Nefarious Consenter @bigmfrat.bsky.social · 6h

Lord of the Archives, Tharcereli, The Third most politically powerful Illithid in the empire.

#illithid #mindflayer #dndoc #dnd #oc #ocsky #furryoc #bmfrsfw

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Ash @ashlynnaska.bsky.social · 9h

#TavQOTD

No, no, actually Ayumu herself IS what's lurking in the dark, moonlit night. Hunting for tasty minds to eat 🧠🦑

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Ash @ashlynnaska.bsky.social · 9h

#TavQOTD

Nowadays, vanilla and garlic 🦑

In her past, her natural scent would be earthy, but also faintly like leather since Ayumu commonly wore leather clothes, and like blood. Definetly blood. In her crèche days, and especially in her Bhaal days.

Later, Ayumu was first introduced to fragrances.

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Ash @ashlynnaska.bsky.social · 9h

#TavQOTD

No, never, not happening. Ayumu will happily watch any world, reality, universe burn if its continued existence requires such absolute nonsense. In fact, she'd hurl even more fireballs its way.
New worlds are constantly born and die.
The Emperor and Xal only exist exactly as they are once.

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Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

- And when I fled the city, this sword became my first sword, which I bound to myself with a pact.
It's a shame I lost the sheath.
Xal hung the sword on his hip.
- You need to choose a new appearance for yourself, too. In Sshamath, they don't like either the Gith or the Illithids.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

Well, I think it's time for this sword to return to its city too.
Immediately after these words, a black, thin, elven-like, slightly curved sword materialized in Xal's hand. It was beautiful, even despite its age.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

Although I did not become a fighter, I did not stop practicing with this sword even at the academy.

And the initials... that's my name. My first one.
"Taryndarin Arkent'tar F'alenna Sshamath".

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

This sword seemed to be something important to me, but I couldn't remember why.
After you restored my memory, I remembered that it was the first real sword I ever held.
I took this sword in my hands on the day of my first trial, but I failed the trial and was sent to the magic academy.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

There was always a strange black, long sword with a cracked blade in my house. I wanted to throw it away many times, but something always stopped me.
And there are some initials carved into the sword's hilt...
"T A F'a S"

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

Finally, satisfied with the result, he smiled and stood up.
- I am grateful for the perfect memory of the Illithid. I still remember what I looked like when I left my city.
As for my sword... Rest.
Xal teleported it to his patron's house.
- You know what's funny?

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

Every movement Xal made was airy, soft, graceful, elven. It felt as if he had never ceased to be an elf, no matter what.
The movements of his brush, which he made with his long, slender fingers adorned with rings, were mesmerizing.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

His snow-white, loose hair almost touched his knees. And no eye with a black sclera... In general, his face looked subtly younger.
He held a paintbrush and a container of paints in his hands.
He knelt down and, leaning over the acid puddle, began to paint his lips black.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

To celebrate my return to my city, I want to become ‘myself’ again. I find that funny.
Xal teleported to his house, and a second later he was standing next to you again, but now in the form you had first met him in.
There were no scars, piercings, or even white "war paint" on his face.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

A neighborhood of beggars, sick drow, and other trash that has no place among civilians.
There is a tavern with a bartender I know... Although, I'm not sure if he still works there.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 9h

I only know one safe place for teleportation.
You know, I can't teleport to a place I've never been before. I need to ‘draw’ a familiar, safe place for teleportation in my mind.
I think I know a place like that in the city.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 11h

#tavqotd
Xal is most proud of himself.
He survived. Again. In spite of everything.
He became what he always wanted to be. He killed those who stood in his way. He took back his freedom from the clutches of the enemy, his life, his city, and his Emperor.
And in the end, he flourished in his new life.

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Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 11h

For as long as life is interesting to him.

Just Ma 🦑 @inemperorsname.bsky.social · 11h

#TavQOTD

No, Xal is not immortal.
Xal does not believe in the concept of eternal life and eternity in general; he only believes in a long, long life if you are lucky enough, but still finite.
He intends to prolong his life for as long as he can, for as long as he wants to live and has things to do.