L. Cyrus Whelchel
@lcyruswhelchel.bsky.social
🖋️ Librarian & Fantasy Author || Worldbuilder || Chaotic Library Wizard || Level 37 Gamer
- Current WIP: Ballad's End (Faumen War Chronicles 3)
I write books, play tons of RPGs, & gush about cats.
🔗: https://linktr.ee/lcyruswhelchel
- Current WIP: Ballad's End (Faumen War Chronicles 3)
I write books, play tons of RPGs, & gush about cats.
🔗: https://linktr.ee/lcyruswhelchel
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Welcome to #CreativesConcourse, a new weekly thread for creatives of all types to share their work!
Today's theme: Names! Who's the most recent OC you've named, & is there any deep significance? Artists, you may share an OC you recently did a comm of!
My answer is below🔽
Today's theme: Names! Who's the most recent OC you've named, & is there any deep significance? Artists, you may share an OC you recently did a comm of!
My answer is below🔽
Plushies! All of the plushies! Also, official art of my main characters so that I might bring said plushies to life.
After that, bookmarks, keychains, official maps, & prints of all sizes.
If I could get backing for it, some animated series and/or movies wouldn’t be out of the question either…
After that, bookmarks, keychains, official maps, & prints of all sizes.
If I could get backing for it, some animated series and/or movies wouldn’t be out of the question either…
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Plushies! All of the plushies! Also, official art of my main characters so that I might bring said plushies to life.
After that, bookmarks, keychains, official maps, & prints of all sizes.
If I could get backing for it, some animated series and/or movies wouldn’t be out of the question either…
After that, bookmarks, keychains, official maps, & prints of all sizes.
If I could get backing for it, some animated series and/or movies wouldn’t be out of the question either…
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 15
In FoR, Ford & his sisters keep a small flock of ducks, primarily for their eggs.
Due to their village's location in Hilderic's expansive pine forests, removing dead needles & collecting firewood are also fairly common chores throughout the year.
In FoR, Ford & his sisters keep a small flock of ducks, primarily for their eggs.
Due to their village's location in Hilderic's expansive pine forests, removing dead needles & collecting firewood are also fairly common chores throughout the year.
December 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 15
In FoR, Ford & his sisters keep a small flock of ducks, primarily for their eggs.
Due to their village's location in Hilderic's expansive pine forests, removing dead needles & collecting firewood are also fairly common chores throughout the year.
In FoR, Ford & his sisters keep a small flock of ducks, primarily for their eggs.
Due to their village's location in Hilderic's expansive pine forests, removing dead needles & collecting firewood are also fairly common chores throughout the year.
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 15
My biggest low was definitely getting my job offer that brought me north rescinded due to a hiring freeze. That definitely set my plans back some years.
Still, I'm trying to make what I can of it even in a job where some folks just don't like me...
My biggest low was definitely getting my job offer that brought me north rescinded due to a hiring freeze. That definitely set my plans back some years.
Still, I'm trying to make what I can of it even in a job where some folks just don't like me...
December 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 15
My biggest low was definitely getting my job offer that brought me north rescinded due to a hiring freeze. That definitely set my plans back some years.
Still, I'm trying to make what I can of it even in a job where some folks just don't like me...
My biggest low was definitely getting my job offer that brought me north rescinded due to a hiring freeze. That definitely set my plans back some years.
Still, I'm trying to make what I can of it even in a job where some folks just don't like me...
Share your couples art!
December 15, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Share your couples art!
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 14
Most realms take child care seriously, as children are often seen as sacred & represent society's future.
Elders, however, tend to get mixed treatment. More progressive realms tend to care more about their treatment while others may ignore them.
Most realms take child care seriously, as children are often seen as sacred & represent society's future.
Elders, however, tend to get mixed treatment. More progressive realms tend to care more about their treatment while others may ignore them.
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 14
Most realms take child care seriously, as children are often seen as sacred & represent society's future.
Elders, however, tend to get mixed treatment. More progressive realms tend to care more about their treatment while others may ignore them.
Most realms take child care seriously, as children are often seen as sacred & represent society's future.
Elders, however, tend to get mixed treatment. More progressive realms tend to care more about their treatment while others may ignore them.
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 14
The Garden of Levot is probably one of my more complete WIPs. It definitely takes a lot of inspiration from Atlantis: The Lost Empire, with a little Six of Crows thrown in for good measure.
The Garden of Levot is probably one of my more complete WIPs. It definitely takes a lot of inspiration from Atlantis: The Lost Empire, with a little Six of Crows thrown in for good measure.
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 14
The Garden of Levot is probably one of my more complete WIPs. It definitely takes a lot of inspiration from Atlantis: The Lost Empire, with a little Six of Crows thrown in for good measure.
The Garden of Levot is probably one of my more complete WIPs. It definitely takes a lot of inspiration from Atlantis: The Lost Empire, with a little Six of Crows thrown in for good measure.
If you see this, post an anime you love.
December 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you see this, post an anime you love.
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 13
Family is a huge part of Livorian society, so familial legacies are treasured.
After the Faumen War, House Travaldi is one of the most respected in the realm. This continues for generations, even after the name changes to Arvaldi in the AR 1200s.
Family is a huge part of Livorian society, so familial legacies are treasured.
After the Faumen War, House Travaldi is one of the most respected in the realm. This continues for generations, even after the name changes to Arvaldi in the AR 1200s.
December 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 13
Family is a huge part of Livorian society, so familial legacies are treasured.
After the Faumen War, House Travaldi is one of the most respected in the realm. This continues for generations, even after the name changes to Arvaldi in the AR 1200s.
Family is a huge part of Livorian society, so familial legacies are treasured.
After the Faumen War, House Travaldi is one of the most respected in the realm. This continues for generations, even after the name changes to Arvaldi in the AR 1200s.
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 12
Inheritence in most Nixtralian realms tends to lean heavily towards the eldest child, regardless of gender.
However, the majority of realms have cheap methods of having wills made which can help divvy up an estate among all the named heirs.
Inheritence in most Nixtralian realms tends to lean heavily towards the eldest child, regardless of gender.
However, the majority of realms have cheap methods of having wills made which can help divvy up an estate among all the named heirs.
December 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 12
Inheritence in most Nixtralian realms tends to lean heavily towards the eldest child, regardless of gender.
However, the majority of realms have cheap methods of having wills made which can help divvy up an estate among all the named heirs.
Inheritence in most Nixtralian realms tends to lean heavily towards the eldest child, regardless of gender.
However, the majority of realms have cheap methods of having wills made which can help divvy up an estate among all the named heirs.
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 12
My all-time favorite Christmas song is We Three Kings. There’s just something about the melody that sends shivers down my spine.
My all-time favorite Christmas song is We Three Kings. There’s just something about the melody that sends shivers down my spine.
December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 12
My all-time favorite Christmas song is We Three Kings. There’s just something about the melody that sends shivers down my spine.
My all-time favorite Christmas song is We Three Kings. There’s just something about the melody that sends shivers down my spine.
Some of my villains are admittedly irredeemable monsters. (I’m looking at you, Nalta & FWC Big Bad!)
However, there’s a few (Like Garnet and the Big Bad of Originborne) who have been through some pretty rough waters that shaped them into who they become.
#WritingQ
However, there’s a few (Like Garnet and the Big Bad of Originborne) who have been through some pretty rough waters that shaped them into who they become.
#WritingQ
I do not consider all of my antagonists evil. A few are unrepentantly so, and I've no shortage of war crimes and nuanced serial killers.
How evil are your villains?
#WritingCommunity #WritingQ
How evil are your villains?
#WritingCommunity #WritingQ
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Some of my villains are admittedly irredeemable monsters. (I’m looking at you, Nalta & FWC Big Bad!)
However, there’s a few (Like Garnet and the Big Bad of Originborne) who have been through some pretty rough waters that shaped them into who they become.
#WritingQ
However, there’s a few (Like Garnet and the Big Bad of Originborne) who have been through some pretty rough waters that shaped them into who they become.
#WritingQ
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 11
Keeping in line with yesterday’s prompt, Garnet had a loving relationship with her family and was happily married to a successful merchant with a young son.
Then tragedy struck, leaving Garnet a bitter, angry soul…
Keeping in line with yesterday’s prompt, Garnet had a loving relationship with her family and was happily married to a successful merchant with a young son.
Then tragedy struck, leaving Garnet a bitter, angry soul…
December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 11
Keeping in line with yesterday’s prompt, Garnet had a loving relationship with her family and was happily married to a successful merchant with a young son.
Then tragedy struck, leaving Garnet a bitter, angry soul…
Keeping in line with yesterday’s prompt, Garnet had a loving relationship with her family and was happily married to a successful merchant with a young son.
Then tragedy struck, leaving Garnet a bitter, angry soul…
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 11
Besides the obvious, I’d definitely say stuff like bookmarks, journals, or even an Audible subscription.
Besides the obvious, I’d definitely say stuff like bookmarks, journals, or even an Audible subscription.
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 11
Besides the obvious, I’d definitely say stuff like bookmarks, journals, or even an Audible subscription.
Besides the obvious, I’d definitely say stuff like bookmarks, journals, or even an Audible subscription.
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 10
Most of my MC's have good relationships w/ their families. Ford stands out as having an especially good relationship with his sisters.
Despite being the youngest of the 3, Ford is quite protective of Juni & Karina, working hard to support them.
Most of my MC's have good relationships w/ their families. Ford stands out as having an especially good relationship with his sisters.
Despite being the youngest of the 3, Ford is quite protective of Juni & Karina, working hard to support them.
December 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 10
Most of my MC's have good relationships w/ their families. Ford stands out as having an especially good relationship with his sisters.
Despite being the youngest of the 3, Ford is quite protective of Juni & Karina, working hard to support them.
Most of my MC's have good relationships w/ their families. Ford stands out as having an especially good relationship with his sisters.
Despite being the youngest of the 3, Ford is quite protective of Juni & Karina, working hard to support them.
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 10
Don't really have anything I'm looking to read by the end of the year. If anything, I'll be working on my TBR list for 2026 while deciding whether or not I'm going to try to move to a better apartment situation.
Don't really have anything I'm looking to read by the end of the year. If anything, I'll be working on my TBR list for 2026 while deciding whether or not I'm going to try to move to a better apartment situation.
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 10
Don't really have anything I'm looking to read by the end of the year. If anything, I'll be working on my TBR list for 2026 while deciding whether or not I'm going to try to move to a better apartment situation.
Don't really have anything I'm looking to read by the end of the year. If anything, I'll be working on my TBR list for 2026 while deciding whether or not I'm going to try to move to a better apartment situation.
Technically, Kai’s true legal name is Kaigo Travaldi, though he rarely ever uses his full name.
He also goes by the epithet Gravebane, the Brand bestowed to him by the Grand Duchess upon being named a member of the illustrious Exarch Knights.
He also goes by the epithet Gravebane, the Brand bestowed to him by the Grand Duchess upon being named a member of the illustrious Exarch Knights.
December 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Technically, Kai’s true legal name is Kaigo Travaldi, though he rarely ever uses his full name.
He also goes by the epithet Gravebane, the Brand bestowed to him by the Grand Duchess upon being named a member of the illustrious Exarch Knights.
He also goes by the epithet Gravebane, the Brand bestowed to him by the Grand Duchess upon being named a member of the illustrious Exarch Knights.
For this week's #CreativesConcourse, we look at character jobs!
What is your MC's job and do they actually enjoy what they do? What about their job attracts them to it? As always, my answer is below! ⬇️
What is your MC's job and do they actually enjoy what they do? What about their job attracts them to it? As always, my answer is below! ⬇️
December 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
For this week's #CreativesConcourse, we look at character jobs!
What is your MC's job and do they actually enjoy what they do? What about their job attracts them to it? As always, my answer is below! ⬇️
What is your MC's job and do they actually enjoy what they do? What about their job attracts them to it? As always, my answer is below! ⬇️
#AwesomeCharacters
Of all my OCs, Osvald is probably the most likely to push himself past his limits.
While many Norzen can use plant magic, Osvald is a bit of an outcast for his ability to wield fire. After meeting Veldi, he pushes himself hard to better control it out of a desire to protect her.
Of all my OCs, Osvald is probably the most likely to push himself past his limits.
While many Norzen can use plant magic, Osvald is a bit of an outcast for his ability to wield fire. After meeting Veldi, he pushes himself hard to better control it out of a desire to protect her.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
How is your character at knowing their limits?
Do they understand their flaws and work around them? Push through to their detriment? Completely overestimate themselves?
Do they improve or get worse in time?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How is your character at knowing their limits?
Do they understand their flaws and work around them? Push through to their detriment? Completely overestimate themselves?
Do they improve or get worse in time?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
Of all my OCs, Osvald is probably the most likely to push himself past his limits.
While many Norzen can use plant magic, Osvald is a bit of an outcast for his ability to wield fire. After meeting Veldi, he pushes himself hard to better control it out of a desire to protect her.
Of all my OCs, Osvald is probably the most likely to push himself past his limits.
While many Norzen can use plant magic, Osvald is a bit of an outcast for his ability to wield fire. After meeting Veldi, he pushes himself hard to better control it out of a desire to protect her.
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 9
Reproductive rights vary greatly depending on the realm. More progressive nations like Livoria have very lenient laws on issues like abortion, the only legal requirement being that women should be medically cleared by an apothecary before treatment.
Reproductive rights vary greatly depending on the realm. More progressive nations like Livoria have very lenient laws on issues like abortion, the only legal requirement being that women should be medically cleared by an apothecary before treatment.
December 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 9
Reproductive rights vary greatly depending on the realm. More progressive nations like Livoria have very lenient laws on issues like abortion, the only legal requirement being that women should be medically cleared by an apothecary before treatment.
Reproductive rights vary greatly depending on the realm. More progressive nations like Livoria have very lenient laws on issues like abortion, the only legal requirement being that women should be medically cleared by an apothecary before treatment.
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 9
I'd have to go with Santa on this one. As much as I love the lore surrounding Krampus, I do prefer Santa's wholesome energy during the holiday season.
I'd have to go with Santa on this one. As much as I love the lore surrounding Krampus, I do prefer Santa's wholesome energy during the holiday season.
December 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 9
I'd have to go with Santa on this one. As much as I love the lore surrounding Krampus, I do prefer Santa's wholesome energy during the holiday season.
I'd have to go with Santa on this one. As much as I love the lore surrounding Krampus, I do prefer Santa's wholesome energy during the holiday season.
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 8
Most realms have single family units, though it's growing more common for these to include polycule groupings.
While it's not *rare*, per se, for there be multiple generations in a home, it's not common as most homes include parents & children only.
Most realms have single family units, though it's growing more common for these to include polycule groupings.
While it's not *rare*, per se, for there be multiple generations in a home, it's not common as most homes include parents & children only.
December 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 8
Most realms have single family units, though it's growing more common for these to include polycule groupings.
While it's not *rare*, per se, for there be multiple generations in a home, it's not common as most homes include parents & children only.
Most realms have single family units, though it's growing more common for these to include polycule groupings.
While it's not *rare*, per se, for there be multiple generations in a home, it's not common as most homes include parents & children only.
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 8
The Faumen War Chronicles takes place over an entire year, with each book taking place during a different season:
Oaths of Life and Death - Autumn
Conquering Shadows - Spring
Ballad's End - Summer
The Faumen War Chronicles takes place over an entire year, with each book taking place during a different season:
Oaths of Life and Death - Autumn
Conquering Shadows - Spring
Ballad's End - Summer
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 8
The Faumen War Chronicles takes place over an entire year, with each book taking place during a different season:
Oaths of Life and Death - Autumn
Conquering Shadows - Spring
Ballad's End - Summer
The Faumen War Chronicles takes place over an entire year, with each book taking place during a different season:
Oaths of Life and Death - Autumn
Conquering Shadows - Spring
Ballad's End - Summer
Movie you've watched more than six time with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
December 8, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Movie you've watched more than six time with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 7
Astronomy is a highly respected profession in Nixtral. In fact, 2 of my OCs are in the field!
Veldi's baby sister Cordelia is a new astronomer doing extended study at the Citadel. Lysander of BWA studies the stars as part of his work as a navigator.
Astronomy is a highly respected profession in Nixtral. In fact, 2 of my OCs are in the field!
Veldi's baby sister Cordelia is a new astronomer doing extended study at the Citadel. Lysander of BWA studies the stars as part of his work as a navigator.
December 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 7
Astronomy is a highly respected profession in Nixtral. In fact, 2 of my OCs are in the field!
Veldi's baby sister Cordelia is a new astronomer doing extended study at the Citadel. Lysander of BWA studies the stars as part of his work as a navigator.
Astronomy is a highly respected profession in Nixtral. In fact, 2 of my OCs are in the field!
Veldi's baby sister Cordelia is a new astronomer doing extended study at the Citadel. Lysander of BWA studies the stars as part of his work as a navigator.