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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 9h

Inktober 2025 - Deal

Dealing with the enemy. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025deal #fantasy

Ink drawing of an elf in woven armor holding a severed head and sword, rendered in bold retro TTRPG style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 1d

Inktober 2025 - Ornate

The Helm of Hador, from J. R. R. Tolkien's Legendarium. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025ornate #tolkien

Ink drawing of a warrior in ornate, dragon-adorned helmet and mail, rendered in bold retro TTRPG manual fantasy style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 2d

Inktober 2025/52 - Blunder

A missfire. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025blunder #inktober52 #inktober52blunder #fantasy

Ink drawing of an armored dwarven gunner missfiring a matchlock amidst sparks and smoke, rendered in bold retro TTRPG manual art style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 3d

Inktober 2025 - Ragged

The skulker. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025ragged #fantasy

Ink drawing of a weary spearman in layered armor and tall pointed hat, rendered in bold retro TTRPG manual illustration style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 4d

Inktober 2025 - Trunk

A troll. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025trunk #fantasy

Ink drawing of a towering forest troll with antlers and a massive root club, rendered in bold retro TTRPG manual art style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 5d

Inktober 2025 - Drink

Dwarven ale. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025drink #fantasy

Ink drawing of an old dwarf smoking a pipe and holding a frothy mug of ale, drawn in bold retro TTRPG manual art style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 6d

Inktober 2025 - Shredded

The Bloody Nine, from Joe Abercrombie's The First Law. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025shredded #joeabercrombie

Ink drawing of a fierce barbarian warrior mid-battle, sword raised high, rendered in bold retro TTRPG black-and-white style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 7d

Inktober 2025 - Sting

Bilbo's sword, from J. R. R. Tolkien's Legendarium. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025sting #tolkien

Ink drawing of a halfling adventurer holding a runic sword, depicted in detailed retro TTRPG black-and-white style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 8d

Inktober 2025 - Sweep

The witch's broom. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025sweep #fantasy

Ink drawing of a witch flying on a broom under the full moon, rendered in detailed retro TTRPG black-and-white style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 9d

Inktober 2025/52 - Heavy

An ogre. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025heavy #fantasy #inktober52 #inktober52heavy

Ink drawing of a lumbering ogre gripping a massive bone, rendered in gritty retro TTRPG manual style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 10d

Inktober 52 - Reckless

Warchief Ugh the Returned it's the resident barbarian of our DnD group. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025reckless #dnd

Ink drawing of a fierce barbarian wearing a bear pelt and wielding a massive axe, in retro TTRPG manual style

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 11d

Inktober 52 - Starfish

Duke Morskaya Zvezda. Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025starfish #fantasy

Ink drawing of a mailed knight wielding a spiked mace and shield, rendered in retro TTRPG manual illustration style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 12d

Inktober 52 - Pierce

The Fall of Boromir. From J. R. R. Tolkien's Legendarium

Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025pierce #tolkien

Ink drawing of a warrior with sword and shield, arrows embedded in him, in retro TTRPG manual art style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 13d

Inktober 52 - Deer

A grassland elf.

Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025deer #fantasy

Ink drawing of an elf in wicker armor riding a majestic deer, holding a spear, in retro TTRPG manual art style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 13d

Homebrew bullywug

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 14d

Inktober 2025 - Murky

Terry the frogman.

Pens and white-ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025murky #dnd

Ink drawing of an armored frog warrior with tongue out, wielding two blades in action, in retro TTRPG manual art style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 16d

Inktober 2025/52 - Weave

A sylvan elf. Pens and white ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober52 #inktober2025weave #inktober52weave #fantasy

Ink drawing of a tattooed, leaf-cloaked archer poised with longbow and quiver, in retro TTRPG manual illustration style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 17d

Inktober 2025 - Mustache

A hillsmen chieftain. Pens and white ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025mustache #fantasy

Ink drawing of a horned barbarian warrior with axe and round shield, clad in furs and armor, in retro TTRPG style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · 20d

Inktober 52 - Libra

The Judgement of the Righteous. Pens and white ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober52 #inktober52libra #warhammer40k

Ink drawing of a grim crusader with skull mask, staff and relics, clad in heavy armor, in retro black-and-white TTRPG style.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · Sep 15

Inktober 52 - Squid

Victarion Greyjoy, from George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire". Pens.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober52 #inktober52squid #gameofthrones

Ink drawing of a horned knight in ornate armor, bearing axe and shield, with longship silhouette, retro TTRPG style

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · Sep 10

Process for Inktober 52 - doll

Carving the effegy. Pens.

I'm open for commissions!

#artistonistagram #drawing #penandink #sketch #dnd #artreel #inktober52doll

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · Sep 1

Inktober 52 - Virgo

A witch. Pens and white ink.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober52 #inktober52virgo #fantasy

Ink drawing of a druid woman with tattoos, cloak, raven, and basket, in retro TTRPG manual style with detailed cross-hatching.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · Aug 29

Inktober 52 - Tomb

A tomb king. Pens.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober52 #inktober52tomb #warhammer

Black and white ink illustration in a retro TTRPG manual art style, depicting a Tomb King from Warhammer: The Old World riding a skeletal chariot. The undead ruler, clad in ornate ancient Egyptian-inspired armor, wields a curved khopesh sword raised high. His skeletal face is adorned with a regal headdress, and tattered wrappings flow from his limbs. Behind him, pyramids loom under a full moon, enhancing the eerie and powerful presence of the Tomb Kings army.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fantasy doodles LXXVIII

Dwarven merchants defend their godos. Pens and watercolor washes.

Prints available! Link on bio.

#painting #watercolor #mixedmedia #commissionsopen #fantasy

Pen and watercolor washes illustration in retro TTRPG manual style. A sturdy wooden war wagon on four wheels is packed with dwarven warriors bristling with weapons. Two dwarves in chainmail and helmets stand at the front gripping mattocks, while behind them, two archers aim outward. The detailed cross-hatching highlights the texture of wood, steel, and beards, giving the scene an old-school RPG manual feel—both tactical and whimsical.

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Carlos Vera @mentat0209.bsky.social · Aug 26

Inktober 52 - Bus stop

Dwarven merchants defend their goods. Pens.

I'm open for commissions!

#art #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober52 #inktober52busstop #fantasy

Black and white fantasy ink illustration in retro TTRPG manual style. A sturdy wooden war wagon on four wheels is packed with dwarven warriors bristling with weapons. Two dwarves in chainmail and helmets stand at the front gripping polearms, while behind them, an archer and crossbowman aim outward. The detailed cross-hatching highlights the texture of wood, steel, and beards, giving the scene an old-school RPG manual feel—both tactical and whimsical.

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