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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 1d

As a child Caleb was dedicated against his will to bloodthirsty Quechal gods. Now, as a general-purpose saint with a slight gambling addiction and propensity to throw himself in the line of fire, he is trying to fix a world broken by gods and Craftsmen.

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Caleb Altemoc’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

Torn between worlds, Caleb Altemoc was dedicated against his will to bloodthirsty Quechal gods, and now tries to rebuild damaged parts of the world. As a general-purpose saint with a slight gambling a...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 20h

Really useful breakdown, thank you for sharing!!

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 23h

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 1d

As a child Caleb was dedicated against his will to bloodthirsty Quechal gods. Now, as a general-purpose saint with a slight gambling addiction and propensity to throw himself in the line of fire, he is trying to fix a world broken by gods and Craftsmen.

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/cal...

Caleb Altemoc’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

Torn between worlds, Caleb Altemoc was dedicated against his will to bloodthirsty Quechal gods, and now tries to rebuild damaged parts of the world. As a general-purpose saint with a slight gambling a...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 1d

Kos Everburning, fire god of Alt Coulumb, sets off the series by being (seemingly) murdered. Considered a good and kind god even by many Craftsfolk, Kos has remained neutral in past conflicts. But will he ride to war against the skazzerai?

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 1d

Managed one! And then went home to lie down and eat chocolate.

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 1d

I am very sad today but also want to keep up with my self-imposed daily character essay plan even though nobody but me will notice. Can I write 2 tonight? Shall see.

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 1d

Kos Everburning, fire god of Alt Coulumb, sets off the series by being (seemingly) murdered. Considered a good and kind god even by many Craftsfolk, Kos has remained neutral in past conflicts. But will he ride to war against the skazzerai?

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/kos...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 2d

A thousand candles light the King in Red’s chamber. Clad in a crimson bathrobe he reclines upon empty air, reading the Times, which you sincerely doubt delivers to unnamed tunnels deep in Scorpionkind territory. A contrabass choir chants Zurish deathsong.

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The King in Red’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

The Deathless King of Dresediel Lex is unforgettable. A red-robed skeleton, often accompanied by dramatic lighting, the King in Red fought viciously in the God Wars and rebuilt his city from the ashes...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 2d

A girl stepped forth from among the angels. She glowed from within, and swirls of blue light rose where she set her feet. Izza looked uncomfortable in the centre of so much attention, uncomfortable with the way space warped around her. But she stood anyway.

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Izza Jalai’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

Across the series we meet Izza as a refugee street kid], see her grow into the role of the Blue Lady’s Prophet Thief, and ultimately help overthrow a colonial government in Alikand. As we approach the...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 2d

“Who are you?”

"Me, she said. “Dawn. Still.” The light inside her rippled—those threads that were not quite a curse shifting. “There’s more. I don’t know it yet. Human minds don’t work the way hers does. Or, did. We’re still…I’m still figuring this out.”

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Dawn’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

Introduced as an orphaned, frightened teenager with a terrifying natural ability for the Craft, Dawn melds with a Craft-god to save her mentor Tara, and then travels the world to build her power and h...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 2d

A young man stood before her, strong, good chin, ripped clothes, ripped chest. His eyes remained green as gems.

Tara’s eyes floated upward of their own accord.

“What?” the gargoyle said.

“You’re…”

“A monster?”

“I was going to go for cute.”

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Shale’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

Gargoyle, spy, poet, fashionista. Shale is one of Seril’s children, who fought on the front lines of the God Wars and spent decades in exile sheltering his goddess. Now returned to Alt Coulumb, he has...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 2d

A thousand candles light the King in Red’s chamber. Clad in a crimson bathrobe he reclines upon empty air, reading the Times, which you sincerely doubt delivers to unnamed tunnels deep in Scorpionkind territory. A contrabass choir chants Zurish deathsong.

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/kin...

The King in Red’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

The Deathless King of Dresediel Lex is unforgettable. A red-robed skeleton, often accompanied by dramatic lighting, the King in Red fought viciously in the God Wars and rebuilt his city from the ashes...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 2d

A girl stepped forth from among the angels. She glowed from within, and swirls of blue light rose where she set her feet. Izza looked uncomfortable in the centre of so much attention, uncomfortable with the way space warped around her. But she stood anyway.

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/izz...

Izza Jalai’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

Across the series we meet Izza as a refugee street kid], see her grow into the role of the Blue Lady’s Prophet Thief, and ultimately help overthrow a colonial government in Alikand. As we approach the...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 2d

“Why are you smiling?”

“Give me a moment. I hardly ever get to do this part, and I want to enjoy it.”

“What part?”

“The I-know-somethng-you-don’t-know part. Usually Tara’s job.” Abelard raised his cigarette. The ember reflected in his eyes. “Let us pray.

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Abelard’s Story So Far — All about the Craft Sequence

Over the series so far, Abelard dies, rises again, becomes a living saint, and tries to sacrifice himself once again to save Dresediel Lex. As we approach the publication of Dead Hand Rule , let’s ta...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 3d

I NEED some craft sequence characters in the style. One day shall be able to pay for a commission

HolBat (Waitlist on Dec) @kholbatar.bsky.social · 3d

It costs $0.00 to support a human artist

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 4d

Introduced as an orphaned, frightened teenager with a terrifying natural ability for the Craft, Dawn melds with a Craft-god to save her mentor Tara, and then travels the world to build her power and her congregation.

Good or bad? Find out about Dawn:

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/daw...

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 4d

They say they want new things in fantasy, then authors from marginalized groups do new things, but they don't like that, they want the new thing to be like the old thing except new.

What they really want is a book to rewind time and make them young again, something no book or anything else can do.

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 4d

Introduced as an orphaned, frightened teenager with a terrifying natural ability for the Craft, Dawn melds with a Craft-god to save her mentor Tara, and then travels the world to build her power and her congregation.

Good or bad? Find out about Dawn:

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/daw...

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 5d

Gargoyle, spy, poet, fashionista. Shale is one of Seril’s children, who fought on the front lines of the God Wars and spent decades in exile sheltering his goddess. Now returned to Alt Coulumb, he's played a small but integral role in the books:

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/shale-story-so-far

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Boredwalk @boredwalk.com · May 15

Actually, I’m exactly like the other girls.

(I wanna offer you to an infernal entity in exchange for otherworldly powers.)

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 5d

Gargoyle, spy, poet, fashionista. Shale is one of Seril’s children, who fought on the front lines of the God Wars and spent decades in exile sheltering his goddess. Now returned to Alt Coulumb, he's played a small but integral role in the books:

www.thehiddenschools.com/articles/shale-story-so-far

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 5d

"I’m a straightforward gal. Tara’s the one for all the”—she waved her hand in a vague circle between them. “You know, scheming and plotting. I like things I can see and punch."

How did I forget this line??

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 6d

A red-robed skeleton, often accompanied by dramatic lighting, the King in Red fought viciously in the God Wars and rebuilt his city from the ashes in memory of his dead lover. Drama queen, war criminal, and genuinely spectacular Craftsman: meet Kopil.

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 6d

Ahhh thank you for reading them nonetheless! Hopefully they have the right subheadings to help you avoid spoilers??

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 6d

I started a tiktok to make videos about Craft then never made a single video lol

It IS on my to do list if I can get over my anxiety about it

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