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Lauren

@laurensopenworld.bsky.social

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🏳️‍🌈 she/they • socal cosplayer • big fan of dark haired emo men (aesthetically) PFP is me being silly as Kaladin from the Stormlight Archives @laurens_openworld on IG Streaming Daggerheart with Wanderer’s Haven, Friday’s at 5PM PT

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simon @deadsoulxiii.bsky.social · Jan 26

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AdiFitri @adifitri.bsky.social · Mar 27

Better a pig than a gen A.I. user!

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Lauren @laurensopenworld.bsky.social · Mar 19

Not the Barnes and noble employee climbing into the window display to grab me a copy of sunrise on the reaping 😭😭

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Jeremy of Wanderers Haven @whpubs.bsky.social · Mar 14

TONIGHT at 8pm ET on Twitch, join us for the next episode of Daggerheart: The Broken Spine! 🤩
#TTRPG #Daggerheart

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Elle Sedai @littlewitch-cos.bsky.social · Mar 12

Every now and then, your champion comes to visit.
Happy 10 years to @criticalrole.bsky.social, and here's to many more.

Vax @laurensopenworld.bsky.social
photo by @saikotic-exe.bsky.social

#criticalrole #criticalrole10 #keyleth #vax #vaxleth #criticalrolecosplay #vaxlethcosplay

photo of @Laurens_openworld and I as Keyleth and vax'ildan from critical role. standing on the left side of the photo I'm in an orange dress, with a orang wig, a brown corset and a staff. on the right, Lauren is dressed all in black, with black feather mantel. her hand is on my elbow and mine is on her chin. there is a flare of golden light at the bottom right of the photo.

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Berru 🌊 @itsberru.bsky.social · Mar 7

Vax'ildan the man you are... #TheLegendofVoxMachina

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Nathalie @theuntamedshrew.bsky.social · Mar 6

Just going to leave this here because if your feed is anything like mine, you probably need it

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Michael Sheen buys £1m worth of people's debts

The Hollywood actor has helped 900 people in south Wales with their debts for a new documentary.

www.bbc.com

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Lyadrielle @lyadrielle.bsky.social · Feb 15

I love Crokas okay!!!
I hope nothing bad happens to him T-T
#CriticalRoleFanart

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Lauren @laurensopenworld.bsky.social · Mar 5

Went to Lowe’s and immediately got hit on by the older butch lesbian greeter 😌

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Mar 1

A reminder for these times.

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iwilltryalittlearter @tryalittlearter.bsky.social · Feb 28

Tears washing away the grime.
#CriticalRole #ExuDivergence #CriticalRoleFanart

A close up of Erro’s draconic eye. Snow flurries about it and tears wash black dirt off of the gold scales.

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Bee Zelda 🍉 @beezelda.com · Feb 28

This will not be the first economic blackout or the last. But it's a place for new people to start, and for others to continue their boycott.

Eat. The. Rich.

A graphic titled "2025 Economic Blackout Schedule" outlines planned consumer blackouts. The word "BLACKOUT" is displayed in bold black letters with a crossed-out shopping cart icon inside the letter "O." A calendar and clock emoji appear in the top right corner. The schedule lists:

Total Blackout (Feb. 28): No purchases at all, with a recommendation to buy essentials in advance and shop local if necessary.
Amazon Blackout (March 7-14): No purchases from Amazon.
Nestlé Blackout (March 21-28): No purchases of Nestlé products, including Gerber, Perrier, Chefmate, Purina, and Friskies.
Walmart Blackout (April 7-14): No purchases from Walmart or Walmart.com. A sad face emoji is next to Walmart's name.
Total Blackout 2 (April 18): Another full no-purchase day with similar recommendations.
At the bottom, three sections encourage people to:

Spread the word – by sharing the information.
Prepare – by purchasing necessities before the blackout days.
Spend $0 – by avoiding purchases on blackout days and shopping local if necessary.

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athelartistry.bsky.social @athelartistry.bsky.social · Feb 24

“I’m shocked by my good fortune, quite honestly. Rent is fair, and the setup is just what I need to start making a living again.”

Incredible captures of Dammon by @tylerhaunts.bsky.social They wield light so effortlessly.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Feb 22

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.

Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.

Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

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Tiffany⸆⸉ @tiffanyclay.dev · Feb 22

DOGE is like if Fyre Festival was a government agency.

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Elle Sedai @littlewitch-cos.bsky.social · Feb 23

hello! I'm conducting research for my grad school research methods class and need to collect some data! if you have time to take this 5 minute survey it would be super appreciated, no worries if not! (Its on how education levels shape opinions on the death penalty)

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

How Education shapes opinions on the Death Penalty

docs.google.com

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Austin McCoy @austinmccoy.bsky.social · Feb 14

Reminder: Black history offers many examples of fighting authoritarianism, so one doesn't always have to look to Europe. Nazi lawyers looked to Jim Crow for inspiration for their racist laws. Read as much about struggles against Jim Crow as you do about other examples of resisting authoritarianism

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Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · Jan 29

"Remind yourself constantly that no one gave you your identity, truth, or power, and no one can take them away without your permission." ⤵️

Dear Trans Kids, You Don't Need the Government's Permission to Exist

Activist and journalist Raquel Willis offers crucial advice to trans and nonbinary youth.

www.teenvogue.com

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athelartistry.bsky.social @athelartistry.bsky.social · Feb 14

Currently getting ready in Rolan, but already eating very well at Katsucon. Incredible preview from @tylerhaunts.bsky.social who took amazing care of my bean Dammon.

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Lauren @laurensopenworld.bsky.social · Feb 14

I built my pc to play Minecraft and stardew

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Elle Sedai @littlewitch-cos.bsky.social · Feb 13

I am kind of in love with this photo
so I can post it here too.

photo by @elementaloasis.bsky.social

Delilah briarwood is a character created for @criticalrole.bsky.social

#criticalrole #delilahbriarwood #delilahbriarwoodcosplay #criticalrolecosplay

photo of me as Delilah briarwood from critical role, turned sideways looking away from the camera. with a dark brown wig that curls around the far side of my face, a jacket with a flared collar, a dark purple shirt with light purple groups and a lighter purple corset with black lace detailing. standing in front of a fountain with water spraying in the background, one hand extended up towards the camera showing off a jeweled rosary with a skeletal hand ( for Vecna ) instead of Jesus on the cross.

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Rach ✂️🪡 @thewhalelord.bsky.social · Feb 13

Soul-bound 💫

#imodna #criticalrolefanart

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Lauren @laurensopenworld.bsky.social · Feb 13

END OF CAMPAIGN 3 SPOILERS
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My boy gets to be alive and happy!!

📸: @therealecar.bsky.social

Vax’ildan belongs to @voiceofobrien.bsky.social and @criticalrole.bsky.social

#vaxildan #vaxildancosplay #criticalrole #criticalrolecampaign3 #voxmachina #voxmachinacosplay

Vax’ildan, sitting against a tree surrounded by bright green grass, leaves, and purple flower petals. He’s relaxed and smiling for once in his goddamn life

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Carley | Armadillo Dice @carleysteichen.bsky.social · Feb 6

One Night or More??

Keyleth cosplay: @laurensopenworld.bsky.social
Vax cosplay: @ustrinarising.bsky.social
📸: @carleysteichen.bsky.social

Characters created by @marisha-ray.bsky.social and @voiceofobrien.bsky.social for @criticalrole.bsky.social

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#criticalrolefanart

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salt∴ @wickedsalt.bsky.social · Feb 2

1/2021-1/2025
After 4 years, Howl is finally finished! A companion and a project of love to me; I hope it keeps inspiring magic and creativity. 🧿🩵
See the rest of the thread for close ups!
#howlsmovingcastle #howlcosplay #katsucon2025 #embroidery

Photo of my Howl Pendragon cosplay on a sewing form, frontal three quarters view. White shirt and black pants with a pink and blue jacket thrown over the shoulders, like the Studio Ghibli design. The jacket is heavily beaded and covered in floss and ribbon embroidery. There are also two necklaces with blue pendants around the form's neck and a pair of green drop earrings pinned close by.

Photo of my Howl Pendragon cosplay on a sewing form, view from the back. Black pants pinned to the sewing form with a pink and blue jacket thrown over the shoulders, like the Studio Ghibli design. The jacket is heavily beaded and covered in floss and ribbon embroidery. The back of the jacket shows the scene from the Ghibli film as a young Howl standing on a meadow catches a falling star. There are other falling stars in the night sky. The meadow is completely beaded and framed in a golden velvet ribbon. Embroidered with golden floss beneath the golden ribbon reads: "You who swallowed a falling star, o' heartless man".

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