Shandora 🔞

@shandoraexplorer.bsky.social

34, she/her, fanfic writer 🔞 AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/ShandoraTheExplorer KoFi: https://ko-fi.com/shandora VP: #Dora'sVP Writing: #DoraWrites Yapping: #DoraYaps

#BG3VPFantasyWeek Day 3 - Dark Fantasy "Here," his fingertips grazed against Augustine's jaw, turning and tilting it to his satisfaction. He could feel his smile at his ear, spreading wide. "Very good. Nearly perfect." Whoever taught you to dance, Augustine?

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miru 💖@ #BG3VPFantasyWeek@mirufiyu.bsky.social · last mo.

✨ "The most beautiful of fantasies." ✨ You are cordially invited to #BG3VPFantasyWeek hosted by me and @justdebzong.bsky.social on Aug 3-7! Come celebrate the 3rd birthday of #BaldursGate3 with us 💖📸 #bg3 #bg3vp #bg3virtualphotography #bg3photomode #virtualphotography #vpsupport #thephotomode

#TavQOTD #RaeBG3 I have quite a few minor NPCs I like—there are more than these here, and even some who barely have a name or a line to say (but the vibes!). But I chose these here because they are my favourites. Not all of them have a connection to Rae pre- or post-canon, but some of them do. (1/7)

Shandora 🔞@shandoraexplorer.bsky.social · 7d ago

It's been a hot minute since the last #MicroBlorboVisibilityDay So here's a rather open #TavQOTD. Who's your favorite NPC in the game? Who do YOU think should get more attention? Does your Tav/Durge have connections to any minor NPC? For me, that's Clotilde and Polandulus.

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#Tavqotd Ares has always been Justice to me! His entire narrative/journey/lesson he needs to learn can kinda be wrapped up (ish) by the card. I'm not really versed on Tarot entirely but if you are you can hopefully make some correct guesses about Ares/his story based on my sketch! 🫡

screenshot of bg3 tav Ares, Half-Elf Wizard, he/theyA rough sketch of Ares as the Major Arcana Justice Card. He holds an open book in his left and an upright sword in his right hand. Behind him on the scales lies his father behind the sword (reversed) and behind him on the left is the Unseelie Queen and Archfey, the Queen of Air and Darkness, a hand on the border of the card itself
Kei@kei2023.bsky.social · yesterday

#TavQOTD #DurgeQotD To piggyback off this: What Tarot/oracle/lenormand card do you think your OC represents? Bonus: Do they perhaps go on a journey & reflect multiple cards? __________________ I'm thinking of making different cards for different milestones of Minfilia's journey🤔 #Tav #Durge #BG3

#ocask #ocqotd #ocsky Lyra doesn’t get sick often. Though, she suffers from migraines since her death during the Yurgir fight (slammed her head on the floor). Being hyper independent, she will do something to take the edge of so she can still function, much to her partners’ chagrin.

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[ OC Questions ]@ocqotd.bsky.social · 11h ago

Uh oh! Your original character has gotten sick! How is their immune system? Do they get sick easily, or are they very fit? How do they take care of themselves when they're ill? Do they get help? #OCASK #OCQOTD #OCSKY

#tavqotd Courage is consistent, I think. She’s the Star. Faith, inspiration, positivity, and healing. But in her dark moments, she reflects its reverse meaning. Despair and doubt. But she has a knack for always coming back around in the end.

#tavqotd Acheron’s tarot card would change alot through his arc, but there’s one that’s overarching: Death. Death isn’t a bad card, though it seems scary at first. It’s a card about change. Endings. Breaking cycles. That’s him. Leaving behind his old life and starting anew.

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Kei@kei2023.bsky.social · yesterday

#TavQOTD #DurgeQotD To piggyback off this: What Tarot/oracle/lenormand card do you think your OC represents? Bonus: Do they perhaps go on a journey & reflect multiple cards? __________________ I'm thinking of making different cards for different milestones of Minfilia's journey🤔 #Tav #Durge #BG3

#TavQOTD #OcQOTD 1/2 ...Well! The canon #Durge storyline opens the doors to a past of brutal violence of many kinds, and I ran wild with it. Darius also keeps telling me little snippets, some which he remembers, and others he doesn't, but are ingrained in his story. So, not so much for his +

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[ OC Questions ]@ocqotd.bsky.social · yesterday

Be honest. Did you traumatize your original character for the sake of character development? Was it for better or for worse? #OCASK #OCQOTD #OCSKY

I have also taken this quiz for my scaly boy and got interesting results! "Nurturer" is not a word one would associate with him at first glance, especially not when you take into account the selfish man he used to be. It's definitely something he learned from his friendships. #tavqotd

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Shandora 🔞@shandoraexplorer.bsky.social · 20h ago

#TavQOTD So I have no idea, but I took a quiz for #RolimOC, and I'm quite happy with the answer. Ro is the Star The quiz: jobcannon.io/assessments/...

#TavQOTD #Molvayas 's magic is predominantly cold-based, which can be very convenient. Gortash also built a cooling device which uses a fan to blow air over a contained rod of ice - provided by Molvayas. But thick stone is a good insulator against heat so they don't really suffer in Wyrm's Rock. +

Shandora 🔞@shandoraexplorer.bsky.social · 2d ago

It's boiling hot in Europe right now so... #TavQOTD What does your Tav/Durge do to stay cool in summer? For the freezing southern hemisphere: What do they do to stay warm in winter?

#tavqotd #KazimírOC was my first tav. i knew nothing exept i wanted to play a hexblade, which didn't exist yet. i made my own with a goolock/fighter multiclass. his build's been almost the same, except he's starts with fighter now. it started his lore as a soldier, and everything spiraled from there

Meikosaurus@meikosaurus.bsky.social · yesterday

HAPPY 3 YEARS BG3!!! A conversation with a dear friend brought up the topic of early fandom days and "firsts", so I invite you all to share your BALDUR'S GATE 3 FIRSTS! The story of your first all-nighter playing, the first fic read, the first art of your OC - anything you like is welcome! 🩷

A screenshot from the loading screen of Baldur's Gate 3. On the right side, there are huge red letters with yellow outlines, saying: SHARE YOUR BG3 FIRSTS!
On the left side, there is a piece of yellow-ish parchment with text on it. The text is in bullet points and says: 
First Words Written?
First Fic Published?
First Sketch Made?
First VP/Screenshot?
First Commissioned Piece?
First Character/Ship Song?
First Dream About BG3?
First Zine Contributed To?
First Fandom Friend Made?
.........?

I figured out Outis' tarot card for a long while now. He's definitely the Wheel of Fortune. It not only represents his mindset and faith (Tymoran), but also his chaotic lifestyle 🛞🍀 [ #bg3 #bg3vp #tav #oc #outis #tarotcards #tavqotd ]

An edited Screenshot of my tav, Outis, on a spinning wheel with knives and other sharp weapons sticking in it. Outis is tied to the wheel, upside down, and blindfolded and smirking. The photo is edited to look like a tarot card, specifically the Wheel of Fortune card. An screenshot of my tav, Outis, on a spinning wheel with knives and other sharp weapons sticking in it. Outis is tied to the wheel, upside down, and blindfolded and smirking.An edited Screenshot of my tav, Outis, on a spinning wheel with knives and other sharp weapons sticking in it. Outis is tied to the wheel, upside down, and blindfolded and smirking.A description of the Wheel of Fortune tarot card, specifically the upright version. The blurb states,

"The Wheel of Fortune reminds you that the wheel is always turning and life is in a state of constant change. If you’re going through a difficult time rest assured that it will get better from here. Good luck and good fortune will make their return in time. Similarly, if things are going well, know this, too, will change and life may return to ‘normal’ soon. This cycle shows why it is so important to cherish the blissful moments in your life and make the most of them while they are within reach – because in a flash they could be gone.

The Wheel of Fortune is also known as the wheel of karma and reminds you that ‘what goes around comes around.’ Be a kind and loving person to others, and they’ll be kind and loving to you. Be nasty and mean, and you will get nasty and mean turning back your way. So, if you want happiness and abundance, make sure you’re sending out that positive juju in kind. What you send out into the Universe will come back your way."A description of the Wheel of Fortune tarot card, specifically the reversed version. The blurb states,

"When the Wheel of Fortune is reversed, your luck and fortune may take a turn for the worst. You may experience unexpected change or negative forces could be at play, leaving you helpless. You have a choice: you can do nothing and hope things will get better, or you can act to improve your situation. See this moment as your opportunity to take control of your destiny and get your life back on track.

Changing your destiny starts with accepting responsibility for where you are now. Consider what role your earlier actions have played in your present circumstances. Even when you think everything is beyond your control, there is often something you could have done differently that might have changed where you are now. What can you learn from this situation and how can you apply it to your future life, so you don’t end up making the same mistakes?"
Kei@kei2023.bsky.social · yesterday

#TavQOTD #DurgeQotD To piggyback off this: What Tarot/oracle/lenormand card do you think your OC represents? Bonus: Do they perhaps go on a journey & reflect multiple cards? __________________ I'm thinking of making different cards for different milestones of Minfilia's journey🤔 #Tav #Durge #BG3

And then there's this guy. Augustine is my first *real* OC. Creating and sharing him was a nervewracking experience, but he means so much to me I can't begin to explain it, he's been my creative lifeline, so, thank you to everyone who has supported and been interested in his story. It means SO much.

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#tavqotd Rav is The Lovers. “I choose with my whole heart, and I choose well.” Choose with your whole self, not just your head or your fear. The Lovers asks you to know your values before you decide, then commit to the path that honours them, even when an easier one beckons. #RavioliTheBard

Screencap of a tarot card - The Lovers with text: VI · MAJOR ARCANA · THE HEART THAT CHOOSES

You feel most alive in deep connection, and you choose with your whole heart. The Lovers is union — and the meaningful choice that union demands.Screencap of text: The archetype
The Lovers stand beneath an angel, naked and unashamed, at the moment of choosing each other. This is the part of you that feels most alive in deep bonds and chooses with your whole heart. The card is not only about romance — it's about alignment: the recognition that the biggest choices are made not by the head alone but by what you genuinely love and refuse to betray.Ravioli wearing a flower crown and a long pink dress. She is standing in a field of wildflowers on a bright day. A blue sky and puffy clouds can be seen behind her. She has one hand up in a "peace sign" gesture. She has a big smile across her face. Content in the moment.
Kei@kei2023.bsky.social · yesterday

#TavQOTD #DurgeQotD To piggyback off this: What Tarot/oracle/lenormand card do you think your OC represents? Bonus: Do they perhaps go on a journey & reflect multiple cards? __________________ I'm thinking of making different cards for different milestones of Minfilia's journey🤔 #Tav #Durge #BG3

#bg3events This is my first fandom, taking the plunge here was scary, but I'm grateful and appreciative of everyone I've befriended since. I'll share just a few firsts. My first art right back in October 2023, my first blorb, He Who Was. I got his hair wrong but I *was* drawing him from memory 🧵

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Meikosaurus@meikosaurus.bsky.social · yesterday

HAPPY 3 YEARS BG3!!! A conversation with a dear friend brought up the topic of early fandom days and "firsts", so I invite you all to share your BALDUR'S GATE 3 FIRSTS! The story of your first all-nighter playing, the first fic read, the first art of your OC - anything you like is welcome! 🩷

A screenshot from the loading screen of Baldur's Gate 3. On the right side, there are huge red letters with yellow outlines, saying: SHARE YOUR BG3 FIRSTS!
On the left side, there is a piece of yellow-ish parchment with text on it. The text is in bullet points and says: 
First Words Written?
First Fic Published?
First Sketch Made?
First VP/Screenshot?
First Commissioned Piece?
First Character/Ship Song?
First Dream About BG3?
First Zine Contributed To?
First Fandom Friend Made?
.........?

1/3 Fusing the tarot cards I gave and was given for the trio 🍃Chloris🍃 The Fool | The fearless beginning “I begin before I am ready, and the road meets me as I walk.” The Magician | The maker “I have what I need; I turn intention into something real.”

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The quizz strongly disagrees with me xD These could be nice alternative cards, especially if I want to define their personalities and not their story Chloris: The Magician | Markus: The Emperor | Serah: The Sun The quiz: jobcannon.io/assessments/...

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Kei@kei2023.bsky.social · 12h ago

LMFAO I decided to take the quiz for Minfilia (based on how I see her for a good chunk of this journey) & STILL got The Fool🤣🤣 The quiz: jobcannon.io/assessments/... #MinfiliaShadowbourne #Tav

Elion basically clings to Astarion like his life depends on it. His werewolf blood makes him naturally warmer so summer heat isn’t his thing… Luckily his boyfriend is his personal cooler ^^ Astarion melts from double the heat but that’s not important right now 😅

#tavQOTD GANG OF RACCOONS #VelissNailo stomps and draws a line. If raccoon crosses, it gets splashed with shape water cantrip. If raccoon behaves and waits behind the line, Veliss shares snacks with it. #Nullnuit smiles wolfishly "Are you sure? Maybe YOU are going to be my snack" *intimidate check*

Lord Pawtash@lordpawtash.bsky.social · yesterday

#tavqotd Your Tav/Durge is being approached rapidly by a gang of raccoons who want all their snacks. How do they handle the situation?