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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Sep 12

Another Friday, another inspirational read for Masks & Veils. Nothing Ever Just Disappears by Diarmuid Hester delves into the varied experiences of seven queer individuals, offering crucial insights into their lives. Their stories deserve exploration, even if not in the final work. #queerhistory

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌈✨ Masks & Veils reimagines queer history, inspired by groups like the Mattachine Society and the Daughters of Bilitis. Where real movements often had to stay cautious and underground, this secret society turns secrecy into strength and solidarity. 🎭

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Sep 5

Covered in coffee stains and full of bookmarks, my copy shows how much it contributed to Masks & Veils. It goes in depth on some fascinating pieces of history & is incredibly detailed around arrests and incident rates that can be hard to get your brain around. By Charles Kaiser. 👣 buff.ly/XzZ3HpO

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌈🎶 Ma Rainey, the “Mother of the Blues,” was also a queer trailblazer. In 1928, she recorded Prove It On Me Blues, boldly hinting at love between women. In 1925, she was even jailed after a women‑only party, bailed out by Bessie Smith. She lived out loud. 💙 . 🔗 for our Kickstarter in Bio!

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Sep 1

During Prohibition secret social clubs and speakeasies became refuges for queer communities, crucial for personal expression despite society's mixed acceptance of the queer community. These spaces often faced police raids and public ridicule under the disorderly conduct statute. 🔗 buff.ly/XzZ3HpO

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 29

My Queer War by James Lord: This reads almost like a well edited diary, and that's not a complaint. There was 🏳️‍🌈 in the military and plenty of people found ways to "come out" during the world wars. 🎺 This one turns the conceptual to the incredibly real. ✨ -Tyler Kickstarter 🔗 in Bio! #jameslord

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 27

🐝 Known as the Yellowjackets, they target provocative performances, seizes art, and sideshow members, operating largely in secrecy. Originating from the First Brotherhood, their leader seeks to extend the influence of "virtuous Protestant men" & will try to 🤐 all who don’t fit their vision. ⛪

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Heyday of Liberation . From the 1890s to WWII, cities were LGBTQ+ havens despite criminalizing laws. 🌈 1920s NYC: Queer life thrived in hidden spots like Brooklyn bars and Greenwich Village. 🚬 Masculine women & effeminate men lived unapologetically. #queerttrpg #ttrpg #queerhistory

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 22

Queer history is waiting to be read! 📖 The Inspiration: 💋 Fierce Desires by Rebecca L. Davis: This one is a bit high level at times and less easy to repurpose to use in your TTRPGs or other projects. It's a fantastic read, but is a bit more on the academic side of things at times. -Tyler #ttrpg

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 20

A 1920s queer TTRPG set in NYC. 🏳️‍🌈 🗽 Trust no one; allies are rare. In the '20s, police were notoriously corrupt, wielding laws for bribes and influence. They won't save you at best they will treat you with benign neglect. At worst, their power will challenge you with unjust laws. #TTRPG #LGBTQ+

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 20

THE ORDER is awaiting you.☠️ Ancient beings from before human kind may overlook the actions of apes who descended from trees millions of years ago. Their servants must adapt to engage with humanity and sought new ways to make dark deals with coastal dwellers.🐙
👣 our Kickstarter 🔗 buff.ly/GcMWD93

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 19

A 1920s queer TTRPG set in NYC. 🏳️‍🌈 🗽 Trust no one; allies are rare. In the '20s, police were notoriously corrupt, wielding laws for bribes and influence. They won't save you at best they will treat you with benign neglect. At worst, their power will challenge you with unjust laws. #TTRPG #LGBTQ+

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · Aug 17

Happy Birthday, Mae West!

Born Aug 17, 1893, the queen of camp and innuendo made Hollywood blush, broke censorship rules, and paved the way for queer icons. When she was bad, she was better.

#MaeWest #QueerHistory #HollywoodLegend

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 18

A 1920s queer TTRPG set in NYC. 🏳️‍🌈 🗽 Trust no one; allies are rare. In the '20s, police were notoriously corrupt, wielding laws for bribes and influence. They won't save you at best they will treat you with benign neglect. At worst, their power will challenge you with unjust laws. #TTRPG #LGBTQ+

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s time for this week's page-turner! 📚 Slumming by Chad C. Heap. This book turned M&V into a reality, focusing on New York and Chicago's history of bohemians embracing queer lifestyles, sparking the thought, "could that be me too?" 🏳️‍🌈
Share your inspirational queer books in the comments! ⬇️ #ttrpg

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 13

🏳️‍🌈 Welcome to Masks & Veils 🎭 We've always existed—men loving men, women loving women, and every brilliant variation in between. The 1920s burst with queer joy and defiance, birthing the Masks & Veils Society: a haven of glamour, safety, and freedom. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨
Follow our Kickstarter! 🔗 buff.ly/GcMWD93

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 11

In 1920s NYC, drag balls were crucial havens for queer people to defy societal norms and express themselves. Amidst the criminalization of queerities, these events offered connection & rebellion, uniting diverse social classes and fostering solidarity. 👣 our TTRPG Kickstarter! 🔗 buff.ly/Jlj1V1V

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 8

Seeking a new 🏳️‍🌈 read? Check out "Before Gender" by Eli Erlick. Released in 2025, it's a fantastic addition to queer history, blending humour, heartbreak, and insight. 😂
A favourite for showcasing excellent historical writing and uncovering lost queer stories.
🔗 to our Kickstarter buff.ly/Jlj1V1V

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 6

🎲 The First Brotherhood: Twelve men, inheriting leadership for generations, use mythos to build personal empires and pursue individual goals. 🚩 They disguise their ambitions as high ideals, believing they are destined to rule. buff.ly/Jlj1V1V
#tabletoproleplayinggame #queerbooks #ttrpg #villain

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 4

The investigators discover that they are the key beneficiaries of the deceased Richard Kloalo, the president of the Mask and Veils Society. This draws them into an investigation involving a strange death. The Society of Fourteen and Detective Legrasse. An excellent introduction to the organization.

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Aug 1

📚Excited about queer history? Indecent Advances: Dive into the complex world of queerness and the law during Prohibition. As the queer community reclaimed "being out," people lived freely despite legal risks. Political drag balls? Absolutely! Follow our Kickstarter! 🔗 in Bio #queerbooks

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Jul 30

Explore the Masks & Veils Society's rich history, linked to America’s founding! ✔️ Queer connections to Hamilton & Roosevelt. 📜 ✔️ Built on war & independence. 🤝 ✔️ Born in the Uranian movement. 🌈 ✔️ By 1920, famed for drag balls during prohibition and LGBTQ+ strides. 🎉 Follow our Kickstarter! 🔗 in Bio!

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎭 Index Unlocked! Journey back to the roaring 20's, where queer history thrives beneath the surface. Our Index is your guide to secret societies and hidden social clubs. Discover adventures that hide in the dark alley's of NYC, who are you going to trust?
Drop us a line with your fav section! ⬇️

Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Jul 26

🩷🤍🩵 FROM THE SHELF📘

Book Club: #masksandveils reveals trans history challenges. Gaps from 1850-2000 highlight prejudice & book destruction. A crucial read. -Tyler

Kickstarter 🔗in Bio!

#transhistory #queerhistory #rpg #ttrpg #queergames

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Swallow & Crow @swallowandcrow.bsky.social · Jul 23

🗽 Queer meets Cthulhu! 🏳️‍🌈 Masks & Veils is a queer-focused TTRPG using the Cthulhu Eternal engine. It can enhance your current game, stand alone, or be a resource on 1920s & 1930s New York. The book covers: queer life in historical New York.
Link in Bio! 🔗 buff.ly/sFNM9hT #nondndrpg

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