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Epidiah Ravachol of the Unwritten Earths Symposium
@epidiah.bsky.social
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Author & tabletop role-playing game designer, perhaps known for Dread, Swords Without Master, Vast & Starlit, or Wolfspell.

Suddenly, also a Clojure developer!

(he/him)

https://unwrittenearths.com
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Epidiah Ravachol of the Unwritten Earths Symposium @epidiah.bsky.social · Dec 29
Hello Stranger,

Re-introduction time! I'm Epidiah Ravachol. Perhaps you've heard of my #ttrpg work, like Dread, the horror game that uses Jenga; or Swords Without Master, the one with the tones.†

I've been at this indie truly-true role-playing game publishing gig for roughly a quarter century.
a rabbit is standing next to a stack of wooden blocks that says ' jenga ' on them
Alt: An animated gif of a rabbit playing Jenga better than I can.
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aquavertigo.bsky.social
Final day to back Swords Without Master ttrpg!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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salvaterra.bsky.social
just 10 hours to go!

Swords Without Master.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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buttpraxis.bsky.social
ICE is using their huge budget to buy more warehouses and turn them into prisons for children. The only way this stops is if ICE is completely defunded
mikehixenbaugh.com Mike Hixenbaugh @mikehixenbaugh.com · 3h
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.

The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.

But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
On Nov. 16, a mental health counselor recorded in Kamilla’s medical records that her mother reported the girl had lost her appetite after being “served food that contained worms.” A week later, the couple said, children were told to gather in the gym for what they believed would be a Thanksgiving celebration. Excitement spread as families saw tables set with turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, they said. The children waited expectantly. But when a parent asked when the celebration would begin, Oksana said, staff told them the holiday meal was for employees, not detainees. The children, she said, watched despondently as the feast was packed away.
February 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
epidiah.bsky.social
Happy birthday, Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath.

Especially you, Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath.

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BLACK SABBATH - "Black Sabbath" (Official Video)
YouTube video by Black Sabbath
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February 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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annethegnome.bsky.social
Soapbox Game Mechanics in its purest form:
Epidiah: I have this realy horrible idea Anne: yeah yeah do it Graham: let's hear it
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
Come to the People's Assembly in Queens on March 21!!!
dylanflesch.bsky.social Dylan Flesch @dylanflesch.bsky.social · 22h
@nycplan.org is hosting our 3rd Public Library People's Assembly. Join us to learn how to advocate for increased public library funding, hear about the services that NYC's libraries provide, and get involved to have a positive impact on their future. nycpublicassemblymarch2026.eventbrite.com
NYC Public Library People's Assembly
Join us on March 21 for a discussion about our visions for NYC libraries.
NYCPublicAssemblyMarch2026.eventbrite.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
This is your last chance to back the kickstarter, so if you want my art - and the work of the 16 other amazing artists we have lined up! - hop on today, before we wrap this thing up and put a bow on it! Only 13 hours to go!
February 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
Arright, the last artist to hype on Swords is, I guess, myself! If you love my stuff you might want to get in on this kickstarter, where you'll get a glorious eight card folio of original paintings that are getting weirder with each one I thumbnail!
portablecity.bsky.social shel kahn @portablecity.bsky.social · 7h
Friends! It is the final day! It's your last chance to back Swords Without Master! Get your hands on beautiful dice from @jaydotdice.com that will not exist afterwards, claim a spot on the silver scroll of gratitude, and help us bring more art to everyone's games! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
A simple line drawing of a skull with mist and sparkles A simple line drawing of a sword swooshing magic mist and fire through the air A simple line drawing of a hand failing to catch sun and moon sparks as they dance around it
February 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
any other lap steel nerds on here? i have entered a new musical stage after a LOT of research into fun instruments that don't need full dexterity in both hands, and this is my new beloved baby:
a photo from above of a Gibson lap steel guitar sitting in my lap, it's a warm yellow wood with a hand painted yellow fretboard, and it has been strung backwards and flipped around so the slide i can be held in the right hand while playing.
August 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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epidiah.bsky.social
We did it!

We've unlocked the @simonroy.bsky.social Eidolon Folio!

That just leaves...
unwrittenearths.bsky.social Unwritten Earths Symposium @unwrittenearths.bsky.social · 8d
Huge update for the Swords Without Master campaign today!

🎉 Next Goal: a sword & planet Eidolon Folio from the incredible @simonroy.bsky.social!
📦 EU-friendly shipping!
🎲 Eidolon Card "game stuff" preview!
🤝 @rascal.news interview with @epidiah.bsky.social

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Promo image for $35K Stretch Goal: Simon Roy Sword & Planet Folio. Includes example artwork from Simon Roy's books A Star Called The Sun and Habitat, showcasing the highly-detailed juxtaposition of mundane people with alien environments, and preview mockup that says 8 More Eidolon Folio Art Cards. Includes text "When unlocked, this Folio joins all Omnibus+ Bundles"
February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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unwrittenearths.bsky.social
The last day for Swords Without Master starts with some great news: we hit the stretch goal for @simonroy.bsky.social's sword & planet themed Eidolon Folio! It's going to be very cool.

Check out the campaign for info on the game and our final stretch goal!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Square promo image reading "Swords Without Master Final Day - 6 Art Card Folios Unlocked (1 to go!)" and "A Sword & Sorcery TTRPG". Features promo images of 5 tarot-card sized art cards staggered with 3 in the back and 2 in front, showcasing the example Folios we have so far: 3 narrative illustrations with different moods and 2 maps.
February 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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mishimi.bsky.social
One scanned piece for the picturebook A Slice of Medieval Life. #gouache #art #gouachepainting #illustration #picturebook #drawing #sketchbook #gouacheillustration #picturebook #medieval #fantasy #acrylicink #mixedmedia
December 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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simonroy.bsky.social
Very excited to draw some fun stuff for Swords Without Master
unwrittenearths.bsky.social Unwritten Earths Symposium @unwrittenearths.bsky.social · 7h
The last day for Swords Without Master starts with some great news: we hit the stretch goal for @simonroy.bsky.social's sword & planet themed Eidolon Folio! It's going to be very cool.

Check out the campaign for info on the game and our final stretch goal!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Square promo image reading "Swords Without Master Final Day - 6 Art Card Folios Unlocked (1 to go!)" and "A Sword & Sorcery TTRPG". Features promo images of 5 tarot-card sized art cards staggered with 3 in the back and 2 in front, showcasing the example Folios we have so far: 3 narrative illustrations with different moods and 2 maps.
February 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
Working on Swords Without Master has been an exercise in finding the most outrageous of sword and sorcery ideas in my archive, and seeing what I can take from them into something new.
portablecity.bsky.social shel kahn @portablecity.bsky.social · Oct 21
If we can't have dragons as pets, what about impossibly large bearded vultures?
A black and white graphite drawing of a person riding on the back of an enormous, t-rex-sized lammergeier in harness; the bird has its wings raised and beak tucked; the person wears spartan armor and is standing between the wings holding reins coming from the beak harness; in the background are looming stone spires, wispy clouds and two suns, one large and one small.
February 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
I'm so pumped to get to bring on @arlinortiz.bsky.social! Arlin has been making some of my favourite maps and fantasy art for years, and I’m so excited to see his take on maps for Swords Without Master!
portablecity.bsky.social shel kahn @portablecity.bsky.social · 7h
Friends! It is the final day! It's your last chance to back Swords Without Master! Get your hands on beautiful dice from @jaydotdice.com that will not exist afterwards, claim a spot on the silver scroll of gratitude, and help us bring more art to everyone's games! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
A simple line drawing of a skull with mist and sparkles A simple line drawing of a sword swooshing magic mist and fire through the air A simple line drawing of a hand failing to catch sun and moon sparks as they dance around it
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
I’m so excited to have @pamwishbow.bsky.social joining us on Swords Without Master! Pam’s artwork speaks a language all her own, and I’ve been a fan for over a decade.
portablecity.bsky.social shel kahn @portablecity.bsky.social · 7h
Friends! It is the final day! It's your last chance to back Swords Without Master! Get your hands on beautiful dice from @jaydotdice.com that will not exist afterwards, claim a spot on the silver scroll of gratitude, and help us bring more art to everyone's games! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
A simple line drawing of a skull with mist and sparkles A simple line drawing of a sword swooshing magic mist and fire through the air A simple line drawing of a hand failing to catch sun and moon sparks as they dance around it
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
Friends! It is the final day! It's your last chance to back Swords Without Master! Get your hands on beautiful dice from @jaydotdice.com that will not exist afterwards, claim a spot on the silver scroll of gratitude, and help us bring more art to everyone's games! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
A simple line drawing of a skull with mist and sparkles A simple line drawing of a sword swooshing magic mist and fire through the air A simple line drawing of a hand failing to catch sun and moon sparks as they dance around it
February 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
Our final swords folio artist is @newjackcole.bsky.social - a dream artist to bring on for Swords Without Master!
portablecity.bsky.social shel kahn @portablecity.bsky.social · 7h
Friends! It is the final day! It's your last chance to back Swords Without Master! Get your hands on beautiful dice from @jaydotdice.com that will not exist afterwards, claim a spot on the silver scroll of gratitude, and help us bring more art to everyone's games! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
A simple line drawing of a skull with mist and sparkles A simple line drawing of a sword swooshing magic mist and fire through the air A simple line drawing of a hand failing to catch sun and moon sparks as they dance around it
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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mrmaresca.com
Oh, my. Folks, if you haven't before, now's the time.
February 13, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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graemeneilreid.bsky.social
Happy 68th Birthday to Derek Riggs, whose art I endlessly looked at and copied as a teenager.
Painting by Derek Riggs. Stranger in a Strange Land for Iron Maiden. A tall figure in a long coat and hat approaches table in a bar filled with aliens. Painting by Derek Riggs. Peace of Mind for Iron Maiden. A bald zombie man is in a padded cell chained to a straight jacket. Painting by Derek Riggs. Live After Death for Iron Maiden. A zombie man burst out of a grave as a lightning bolt strikes his forehead. Painting by Derek Riggs. Debut album "Iron Maiden" for Iron Maiden. Eddie The Head. A zombie man screams towards the viewer.
February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
epidiah.bsky.social
We did it!

We've unlocked the @simonroy.bsky.social Eidolon Folio!

That just leaves...
unwrittenearths.bsky.social Unwritten Earths Symposium @unwrittenearths.bsky.social · 8d
Huge update for the Swords Without Master campaign today!

🎉 Next Goal: a sword & planet Eidolon Folio from the incredible @simonroy.bsky.social!
📦 EU-friendly shipping!
🎲 Eidolon Card "game stuff" preview!
🤝 @rascal.news interview with @epidiah.bsky.social

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Promo image for $35K Stretch Goal: Simon Roy Sword & Planet Folio. Includes example artwork from Simon Roy's books A Star Called The Sun and Habitat, showcasing the highly-detailed juxtaposition of mundane people with alien environments, and preview mockup that says 8 More Eidolon Folio Art Cards. Includes text "When unlocked, this Folio joins all Omnibus+ Bundles"
February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
Help us lock in this final eidolon folio full of amazing art by backing Swords Without Master today: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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epidiah.bsky.social
It's looking like we're going to hit that penultimate stretch goal any moment now!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
epidiah.bsky.social
Less than 24 hours!
February 13, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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epidiah.bsky.social
Less than 48 hours to go!

We're in the End Game, and for Swords, that means reincorporation…

www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM