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she/they | 30s | queer | Critical Role and a great deal of nonsense
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zmeess.bsky.social
Essek and Caleb at Jester and Fjord's wedding party, k-i-s-s-i-n-g

#CriticalRole #CriticalRoleFanArt #CriticalRoleSpoilers #shadowgast
digital fan art of Essek and Caleb from Critical Role, at Jester and Fjord's wedding, sitting on a bench and kissing. Essek is a young-looking slender dark elf with light lavender skin and shoulder-length white hair, which is artfully curled and pinned back. Caleb is a light-skinned thin human in his early forties, with auburn chin-length wavy hair and a full beard. they are both dressed in formal clothing, cream and light pink to match the colors Jester had picked for her wedding. Essek is wearing a silk shirt with bishop sleeves and a straight neckline that exposes his neck and a wide pearl choker; he also has slacks on, short enough to reveal his boots with metal toe-tips, as well as a coat made of thick matte fabric, with wide geometric shoulders and layered hanging sleeves. it is caught at the waist with a wide sash, the coat's two floral frog closures open. Caleb is dressed in form-fitting pants tucked into white boots, a leather strap around one of his thighs. he has a long-sleeved shirt on under a light pink sleeveless coat made of delicate floral brocade. there is a large white flower tucked behind his ear. both of them are wearing a bit of make-up: Essek has white lipstick on his bottom lip, and Caleb's eyes are accentuated with fiery red eyeshadow. they are sitting on a bench outside, leaning into each other, Essek placing a kiss on the corner of Caleb's mouth. Essek's left hand is guiding Caleb's chin towards him with a delicate finger, while his right is resting in Caleb's left. there is a flowering branch above them, soft pink petals lying on the white cobbled stones beneath their feet. the ocean is visible behind them, the setting sun shining right behind the couple's heads, illuminating them in warm orange glow.
November 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
The Nightgoat
(based on The Nightmare by Johann Heinrich Füssli)
#criticalrole #criticalrolespoilers #wicanderhalovar #tyrannycr
A digital painting of Wicander, a pale young man with white-green hair and wearing a blue-green tunic, sprawled asleep across a pile of hay and rich fabrics. His torso is partly draped off the edge, his mouth open and cheeks pink. Tyranny, a pink demon in a ruffled green habit, sits ominously on his chest with her yellow eyes glowing in the dark. A goat peeks through a curtain behind them.
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
Happy Halloween :)) 💀🕯🎃

Can't wait for this week's episode of Candela Obscura!
#criticalrole #candelaobscura
Digital art of a laughing animal skull set against a black background. Bright green text says, "Happy Halloween from a totally normal skull on the set of Candela Obscura".
October 31, 2023 at 8:42 PM
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ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
From a tumblr prompt: the winner and loser of the Mighty Nein pumpkin carving contest. Who is the winner and who is the loser? Who can say! (spoilers: those who decide to open the one on the left find their opinions drastically biased)
#criticalrole
Digital art in a simple, cartoonish style, depicting two jack-o-lanterns. One is sitting slightly higher than the other on an upturned box labeled "APPLES", its design a googly-eyed smiley face with two tusks. The other is carved with the words "OPEN ME" and painted below that in red, "(NOT A TRAP)". There is an arrow piercing the side, and another protruding from the other side. Its contents are smoking and sparking.
October 25, 2023 at 2:55 AM
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zmeess.bsky.social
rushing to the other side

#CriticalRole #CriticalRoleSpoilers #CriticalRoleFanArt #CriticalRoleCampaign4
digital fan art of a scene from campaign 4 episode 4 of Critical Role, illustrating Aranessa and Thaisha running. Aranessa is depicted as a light-skinned thin human with long ginger hair in a disheveled updo, wearing a dark green dress. Thaisha is a much taller, more muscular and heavy-set green-skinned orc, with long kinky dark hair, dressed in a red sleeveless tunic and comfortable dark pants. both of them are rushing to the bridge that is just visible at the edge of the picture; Aranessa has picked up some of her skirts and kicked off her shoes, bare feet against cobblestone, reaching towards the invisible barrier between Estate Davinos and safety. Thaisha is a step behind her, Occtis's dead body slung over one of her shoulders. there is blood smeared across Aranessa's face, some flowing from her nose; Thaisha's shoulder is covered in Occtis's blood. they are illuminated by the light of the full moon peeking from behind dense clouds, casting an eerie teal glow over them.
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
Have some cranberry rolls! Cranberry rolls for your trying times, as many rolls as it takes.

#criticalrole
A digital painting of a baking tray of eight cinnamon-roll like pastries with a red swirl in them, pink icing, and cranberries sprinkled on top.
October 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
Essek can be a bit mad scientist. As a treat.

(it's soup.)

#criticalrole #shadowgast
Digital art in a simple, cartoonish style, depicting Essek Thelyss and Caleb Widogast from Critical Role. Essek is in a triumphant "mad scientist" pose behind a bubbling cauldron full of green liquid, his cloak dramatically flaring out behind him, and goggles covering his eyes. The lenses are flashing bright, reflecting the purple-and-green flames heating the cauldron. A speech bubble above him says, "AHhahahahaa". Nearby, looking peaceful and comfortable in an oversized sweater and scarf, Caleb is holding a bowl of the brew and smiling faintly as he says "This is delicious, dear." At his feet, a white cat poofs out in alarm and curiosity at the flickering flames.
October 25, 2023 at 5:19 AM
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ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
I had so much fun doing the other "FLIRting" image for Volcaleb, here is a second one! Everything is looking very normal on the Forward Looking InfraRed.
(Fic link in comments.)
#shadowgast
Digital art in the style of thermal imaging were black and blue are cool, while magenta, orange, and yellow are increasingly hot. The scene depicts a lava flow coursing down a mountainside. In front of the flow and silhouetted by the bright sunset colors, a figure crouches by the lava's edge holding a piece of equipment that has four lead wires embedded in the lava's surface. His colors are blue and black. Next to him is a standing figure in blinding white, the hottest reading on the scale. This figure seems to be watching the man crouched on the ground. The rock under his feet is turning sunset colors from the heat.
February 11, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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danikatze.bsky.social
I've wanted to draw Lark and Sherman for aaages and for some reason none of my attempts worked out, but yay! Here's a smooch!

#midstpodcast #midstcosmos #midstfanart #inktober #inktober2025
A black ink and watercolour drawing of Sherman and Lark from Midst. They are shown from the waist up, kissing. Lark has her jacket already almost fully off, and wears a beige tank top underneath. And she's taking off Sherman's yellow cardigan. He wears a white v-neck shirt.
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
A spooky Aeorian adventure for the wizards - fic link in the comments.

(I posted a still version of this a few years ago, but since bluesky can do animations now here's the thing properly - if it displays as square, click on it to see the fullsize, it's a long image!)
#criticalrole #shadowgast
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
Frumpkin's costume fashion show continues~
(Jester made the beacon and Shadowhand ones)
#criticalrole #calebwidogast
Digital art in a simple, cartoonish style, depicting Frumpkin and Caleb Widogast from Critical Role. Frumpkin is a white fey cat, and he is dressed in all manner of halloween costumes: a snail, a beacon, a bat, a carrot, and then what is unmistakably the mantle of the Shadowhand Essek Thelyss. He looks very pleased with himself. In the instance where Frumpkin is dressed up as Essek, Caleb is holding him up from his armpits, making a "long cat" shape. Caleb smiles fondly down at his former familiar. Labels scattered throughout the image say, "Cat" "CAT" "(frumpkin)" "the best cat" and "(cat)".
October 29, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
From a tumblr prompt, "costumes for Frumpkin!". You'd think a cat would only tolerate being dressed up, but Frumpkin is visiting from the Feywild and this isn't even the weirdest thing he's experienced this week. Why not strut his stuff and be doted on by an old friend?

#criticalrole #calebwidogast
digital art in a simple, cartoonish style, depicting Frumpkin and Caleb Widogast from Critical Role. Frumpkin is a white fey cat, and he is dressed in all manner of halloween costumes: first a crab, then a pumpkin, then a blue dragon, then a donut, then a loaf of bread (he is loafing), then the a sea serpent. He looks very pleased with himself. Caleb appears several times in the image, ecstatic in that way cat owners are, heart-eyed and crying with love for his beloved friend and the astronomical cuteness of a cat in costume.
October 28, 2023 at 6:38 PM
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danikatze.bsky.social
I sketched a wedding (guest) outfit for Verin a while ago and kinda invented a romantic scene around it so I could properly draw it :))

#keyleth #verinthelyss #criticalrole #criticalrolefanart #inktober #inktober2025
The first of a two page black ink and watercolour comic about Keyleth and Verin from Critical Role. It takes place outside, under a starry sky. This page has two panels. Panel one takes up the entire page and the second panel is in the middle. Keyleth forms a cup with both her hands and her face lights up with magic as a plant stem grows from her hands. Verin stands a few steps away and looks at what she's doing with a cocked head. Panel two: Keyleth holds a red rose in her hand and looks at Verin with a soft smile. The second of a two page black ink and watercolour comic about Keyleth and Verin from Critical Role. It takes place outside, under a starry sky. This page has three panels. Panel one: Verin looks surprised at the rose that Keyleth gives it to him. Panel two: a close up of their hands as Verin clasps Keyleth's with both hands, pulling it close to his chest. Panel three: Keyleth hooks one arm around Verin's shoulder and kisses him.
October 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
The Archmage Trent Ikithon is a gracious host; it would be both impolite and... unfortunate... not to give him what he asks. Be reasonable, Thelyss.

(Fanart for @saturdaysky.bsky.social's fantastically unsettling fic, Rare Gift - link in the comments!)
#essekthelyss #criticalrole #cw: blood
Digital art of Essek Thelyss from Critical Role. He sits at the end of a dining table in a tall-backed chair, facing the viewer, lit eerily from behind by two wall sconces. The room is otherwise darkened. He sits in a still pose with his hands down at his sides, his eyes lit from within by a strange light that mimics the wall sconces behind, a subtle anguish to his mostly-blank expression. A line of vibrant red blood drips from his nose and down his chin. In front of him is a glass of crimson wine and plate with a rare steak that has been cut open, its juice the same color as the wine and the blood.
October 21, 2023 at 9:14 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
psyched that Bluesky can handle animations now! For spooky season, have a bit of older fanart and a rec for @saturdaysky.bsky.social's fic Poisoning The Well (link in comments), in which Caleb receives a manipulative Sending from Trent Ikithon while in Aeor.
#criticalrole
October 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
FILAMENT, #criticalrole c4e02

#horror #bodyhorror
Digital painting of the head and shoulders of a gaunt, skeletal humanoid creature with glowing eyes, with liquid light pouring from its eyes, mouth, and wounds on its body. Its mouth has several rows of flat teeth and is open in an anguished scream.
October 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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stevemullis.net
Them: “Cities are all rotting hellscapes!”

Cities:
August 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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darikbelochka.bsky.social
Sleepy
#criticalrole #themightynein
August 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
From #unend episode 2x10 - Not on Cleo's watch, sentinel!!

(I like to think the sword Cleo manifested was inspired by her beloved Princess Shiny and the Mica Maidens, and so I have depicted it accordingly)
#unendpodcast #midstcosmos #cleopheeguilemoth
Digital art of Cleo from Unend holding a dark mica sword, staring determinedly upward at something off-screen. Rather than her usual dress she wears high-waisted pants, boots, and a peasant shirt with a ruffled cravat kind of situation at the front. Very "action fancy". Orange-yellow light from above throws her features into contrast. Globules of Fold float around her, a similar color to the sword. To the left side of the image there is a small rectangle showing a cartoonish Dot with heart-eyes and a blush, labeled "LIVE DOT REACTION".
August 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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luiscarazo.bsky.social
Watch on YouTube or listen anywhere you get podcasts ✨

youtube.com/@talesunroll...
Tales Unrolled
A Dungeons & Dragons actual-play series from Sonoro. Tales Unrolled: Alma is out now, with new episodes premiering weekly on Tuesdays.
youtube.com
August 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
Here's a prompt request from the Melbourne liveshow Tag Team at the Teeth, Beyond the Veil: Orym shoey with a full-size boot (naturally, had to be Dorian's)! Don't worry, they got Imogen to Prestidigitate it after 🤣
#criticalrole #criticalrolespoilers #crspoilers #beacontv
Digital art of Orym drinking out of one of Dorian's winged boots. Orym is dressed in a green brocade jacket and pants, and is calmly knocking back the drink with one hand on his hip. From offscreen, a blue speech bubble exclaims, "There's a whole flagon of ale in there!"
July 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
From a tumblr prompt, Goe and Patricia vs the infinite bread oven! #midst #midstpodcast #criticalrole
Digital art of Goe and Patricia from Midst standing in front of a fired bread oven. Goe is handling a paddle to pull loaves from the oven and sweating nervously as he looks at the already-full rack of cooling loaves in front of him, while Patricia walks in the foreground with an armful of baguettes, saying ruefully, "Well... at least this will solve the lunchtime rush!"
June 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
I couldn't not draw the creepy monarch-eating vine humanoids from Episode 7 of #TalesUnrolled!
Digital art of a spooky humanoid creature made of vines and decomposing plant matter that is crouched, feasting on a large monarch butterfly. Shreds of butterfly wing lay on the ground at its feet.
June 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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voiceofobrien.bsky.social
Know your rights.
June 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ariadne-mouse.bsky.social
Here's some fanart for #talesunrolled, a title card for Alma inspired by the stained glass in the set design and monarch butterflies in the story. It's a super cool show, check it out!

Imagine with me, as if you were there...
A digital painting of a monarch butterfly where the left wing is made of warm-toned multicolor stained glass. Multiple afterimages or echoes of the butterfly underlay the prime, rotating in a spiral as they fade. A title, "TALES UNROLLED", sits to the right of the butterfly.
June 1, 2025 at 6:06 AM