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Lexikon
@lexikonical.bsky.social
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Peddler of fantastical realms and purveyor of fictional escapes. Trying to adult by day, trying to write by night.
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 1d
Ooh, nice little cave #art #maps #rpg #ttrpg #dice #kickstarter
ways-unseen.bsky.social Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 9d
Here's one of the maps that backers will receive...
A top down cave map with some dice
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 1d
Uh oh, 1st stretch goal has funded. The 2nd goal means I have to do some stuff, and no-one wants that, so you should 'definitely not' (wink) back this. I'd have to like come up with so many ideas, it sounds like a lot, probably best you come up with all your own tables and prompts... #dnd #rpg #art
ways-unseen.bsky.social Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 2d
The Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack - now featuring at least 12 maps since we've hit our first stretch goal - is ticking along nicely over on Kickstarter!

#ttrpgs #rpgs #kickstarter
A close-up of a hand drawn cavern map for tabletop gaming.
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 1d
#vss365
"I thought I heard voices?" Rowan peered over Elena's shoulder.
Declan snorted, "Probably built herself an #android to do the chores."
Elena blinked slowly. "I was on a video call. I'll just change and follow you there." She closed the door on them. They locked eyes. "That was close."
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 4d
#vss365
She watched the #beetle crawling along the desk. The harder she looked, the more convinced ahe became she could hear its legs tapping on the wood. Its shell seemed to shimmer. It couldn't be real. This whole place was fake. She looked up. He was watching her with that concerned look again.
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 6d
#vss365
"Doctor Smith."
She frowned. He could pack a whole current of undertones into her name. Usually, when he used her title he was angry. Disappointment, , irritation and on a good day amusement could echo through those two words. Not today though. Today the words were devoid of hidden meaning.
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 7d
The subterranean map pack from @ways-unseen.bsky.social has funded! 🥳 and now he has added some stretch goals... and one of those goals might have something to do with me! Mwahahaha #rpg #art #storytelling #roleplayinggames #ttrpg #resources www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack
A selection of varied hand-drawn cave maps for table-top gaming
www.kickstarter.com
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 7d
Here's another very short story for a free read. Next time I'll be trying to continue the story improv style. What could possibly go wrong? open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni... #writing #writingcommunity #fiction #fantasy #angels #flashfiction #reading #authors #fantasyfiction
Fallen
Remember Falling a couple of weeks ago? Well here's the follow up piece that shows things from the other side. Next time we start experimenting to see where the story goes!
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 8d
#vss365
They convened on the fifth level of the car park.
Declan smirked at Elena as she pulled her yellow #raincoat around her. "You look ridiculous."
"Not exactly the most stealthy," Rowan added.
"I'm sorry I don't have a spy's wardrobe."
"Ignore them." Thos glared.
Declan snorted. "Quack."
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 9d
Ways Unseen's kickstarter is live! So if you like cheap game resources for your #rpg or if you like pretty little #maps for your #art collection or if you want to use them as #teaching or writing #resources back it now!! #gaming #dnd
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 9d
Coooooooool, but I may be biased...
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Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 12d
A coooooool lil isometric....

#map #art #ttrpg
ways-unseen.bsky.social Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · Jul 20
A close up of an isometric map I drew for the banner image on my itch page.... #fantasymap
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 14d
I hadn't even realised it was #worldteachersday Maybe something here will help those Sunday lesson planning sessions a litte easier!!
#writing #english #teachers #art #maps #rpg #dnd #gaming
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 14d
#vss365
Everything is an #advert these days, everything listens. Oooh, that picture you looked at, I saw that, you lingered, I saw. How about you buy this thing now? Everyone is selling. Everyone has a side hustle. Outrageous.
Oh, look at this, how interesting😈 open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Writing resources - maps and games
A break from the usual programme of stories for something a bit different. There are so many writing resources and prompts out there, for adults and for use in classrooms. So how about one more!
open.substack.com
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 14d
Just posted something a bit different. Calling all #writers, #writinggroups and #teachers! Need something a bit different for your exercises? How about these #map #resources or #RPG ideas for #creativewriting? #art #rpg #dnd #teaching #teachingresources
open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Writing resources - maps and games
A break from the usual programme of stories for something a bit different. There are so many writing resources and prompts out there, for adults and for use in classrooms. So how about one more!
open.substack.com
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Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 15d
I made a solo roll and write not too long ago - it's called Village Emporium! It's available on dtrpg AND itch!

#sologame #rollandwrite #gaming #game
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 18d
It's Wednesday, no-one likes Wednesdays so here's some awesome little cave maps to cheer you up. Ways Unseen is launching his kickstarter soon, and those in the know hear there may be interesting stretch goals and tiers (yes me, I'm in the know mwahaha) give it a look! #rpg #art #dnd #maps #games
ways-unseen.bsky.social Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 23d
Doin' a Kickstarter! A pack of super-handy little cave maps. And who does love those?

Click and follow along, if you wouldn't mind. Please and thank you!
Coming soon: Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack
A selection of varied hand-drawn cave maps for table-top gaming
www.kickstarter.com
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Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 18d
I've been doing some shade experimentation before getting properly started on my forest geomorphs...I've already made a decision about which one, but here's the three different approaches I tried...

#TTRPG #dndMap #FantasyMap #OSR
Some top down forest maps, shaded in different ways
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 19d
Just added a new (well old) short story and am going to try a pantsing experiment over the next few weeks on the substack. If you want to keep track of it, head over and subscribe now, it's completely free and sometimes even amusing open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni... #writing #books #art #fantasy
Falling
Well, someone told me that maybe I should take one of those stories that was supposed to be a one off but felt like it was more and run with it for a bit. So why don't we see where this one will go...
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 22d
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Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 23d
Geomorphs are super fun to draw! I love thinking up different ways to divide up the space to create interesting ways they could fit together.

Just started drawing a new set of forest tiles! Already got some cool ideas but let me know if you think of anything you'd like to encounter in a forest...
A work in progress shot of some forest map tiles.
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 22d
Fancy backing a cute lil kickstarter? A pack of system neutral cave maps for your delight and delectation, and even better it won't break the bank! Launching soon but you can follow now for updates and info! #rpg #dnd #sologaming #gaming #art #maps #drawing
ways-unseen.bsky.social Ways Unseen @ways-unseen.bsky.social · 23d
Doin' a Kickstarter! A pack of super-handy little cave maps. And who does love those?

Click and follow along, if you wouldn't mind. Please and thank you!
Coming soon: Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack
A selection of varied hand-drawn cave maps for table-top gaming
www.kickstarter.com
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 27d
#vss365
"Good morning." Thos strode into the laboratory trying to feel more hopeful about today. Sleep had #reinvigorated him but he hadn't had epiphanies of how they were going to solve the problem. Elena was at her computer, leaning forward precariously. "You've been here all night haven't you?"
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · Sep 17
Same, I am short but will sometimes strain to go high if I think it's safer. Then again do tall people have long enough arms that they go low too? I would say maybe I should watch more people but I'll get a reputation lol.
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · Sep 17
#vss365
"I'm a physicist not a chemist," she stared at them.
"But what do you think?"
"I have no idea about drug #synthesis," she threw her hands in the air but they were all still watching her hopefully.
"No idea, in the way Declan would have no idea, or just that you don't know everything?"
"Hey!"
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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · Sep 17
Well as it's an office and there won't be any children, I go with the assumption most people are taller so go low. But it does depend on the relative position of the handle on the door,what feels more out of most people's reach? 🤣 Yes, yes I have thought about this before... But also sleeves too.
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