Lily Rose
@vesperderolo.bsky.social
Lily. Mid 20s. Writer & DM. She/they.
Likes: fantasy, good books, animals, music. Dislikes: bigots of any kind
I run the writing discord Haven.
Likes: fantasy, good books, animals, music. Dislikes: bigots of any kind
I run the writing discord Haven.
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Lily Rose
@vesperderolo.bsky.social
· Oct 23
TAVS THREAD!
#TAVEMBER What is your Tav/Durge’s scar story? #TavQOTD
Ria only has one. As a healer, she's put work into making her skin flawless, but no healing erases a resurrection scar. A justiciar cut her from ribs to sternum in the House of Grief. Shadowheart couldn't get her back up for two rounds.
Ria only has one. As a healer, she's put work into making her skin flawless, but no healing erases a resurrection scar. A justiciar cut her from ribs to sternum in the House of Grief. Shadowheart couldn't get her back up for two rounds.
November 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
#TAVEMBER #TavQOTD What is your Tav/Durge’s iconic quote? 🍄🟫: What is their iconic catchphrase?
No real catchphrase, but I associate Ria strongly with the "should have worn better boots..." click response and fell in love with voice 4 over "Wast thy father a flounder?"
As for Ria personally?
No real catchphrase, but I associate Ria strongly with the "should have worn better boots..." click response and fell in love with voice 4 over "Wast thy father a flounder?"
As for Ria personally?
November 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#TavQOTD How important is hair to your Tav/Durge?
Ria's hair isn't religiously important to her, but she is vain about it— it's soft and honestly gorgeous and, furthermore, being a black-haired drow might get her two seconds of confusion to get a few words out and explain herself
Ria's hair isn't religiously important to her, but she is vain about it— it's soft and honestly gorgeous and, furthermore, being a black-haired drow might get her two seconds of confusion to get a few words out and explain herself
November 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#TavQOTD How important is hair to your Tav/Durge?
Ria's hair isn't religiously important to her, but she is vain about it— it's soft and honestly gorgeous and, furthermore, being a black-haired drow might get her two seconds of confusion to get a few words out and explain herself
Ria's hair isn't religiously important to her, but she is vain about it— it's soft and honestly gorgeous and, furthermore, being a black-haired drow might get her two seconds of confusion to get a few words out and explain herself
#TavQOTD It's your Tav's/Durge's anniversary with their LI.
I'm not sure Ria and Astarion kept track of the day they decided they wanted what they had to be real— Ria's journal was a bit more sporadic in the shadow-cursed lands— but they have the date they met. They go see a play or share dinner
I'm not sure Ria and Astarion kept track of the day they decided they wanted what they had to be real— Ria's journal was a bit more sporadic in the shadow-cursed lands— but they have the date they met. They go see a play or share dinner
#TavQOTD
It's your Tav's/Durge's anniversary with their LI.
Do they celebrate? And if so, what do they do?
It's your Tav's/Durge's anniversary with their LI.
Do they celebrate? And if so, what do they do?
two cartoon cats are kissing each other with hearts coming out of their noses .
Alt: two cartoon cats are kissing each other with hearts coming out of their noses .
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November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#TavQOTD It's your Tav's/Durge's anniversary with their LI.
I'm not sure Ria and Astarion kept track of the day they decided they wanted what they had to be real— Ria's journal was a bit more sporadic in the shadow-cursed lands— but they have the date they met. They go see a play or share dinner
I'm not sure Ria and Astarion kept track of the day they decided they wanted what they had to be real— Ria's journal was a bit more sporadic in the shadow-cursed lands— but they have the date they met. They go see a play or share dinner
#tavqotd What place in Act 1 does your tav/durge steal from the most?
As in actually outlined in red? Ria *delights* in setting up Astarion to steal from any Zhent they meet, so Roah gets her pockets picked *repeatedly*
As in actually outlined in red? Ria *delights* in setting up Astarion to steal from any Zhent they meet, so Roah gets her pockets picked *repeatedly*
#tavqotd What place in Act 1 does your tav/durge steal from the most?
a man standing in a doorway with the words " i 'm here to steal all your stuff " on the bottom
ALT: a man standing in a doorway with the words " i 'm here to steal all your stuff " on the bottom
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November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#tavqotd What place in Act 1 does your tav/durge steal from the most?
As in actually outlined in red? Ria *delights* in setting up Astarion to steal from any Zhent they meet, so Roah gets her pockets picked *repeatedly*
As in actually outlined in red? Ria *delights* in setting up Astarion to steal from any Zhent they meet, so Roah gets her pockets picked *repeatedly*
#tavqotd What or who is the "light at the end of the tunnel" when everything is going wrong?
Ria kept repeating that she only had to keep going until the brain fell, made it... ten more minutes? Then collapsed.
Ria kept repeating that she only had to keep going until the brain fell, made it... ten more minutes? Then collapsed.
#tavqotd What or who is the "light at the end of the tunnel" when everything is going wrong?
a person is holding another person 's hand in a black and white image .
ALT: a person is holding another person 's hand in a black and white image .
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November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#tavqotd What or who is the "light at the end of the tunnel" when everything is going wrong?
Ria kept repeating that she only had to keep going until the brain fell, made it... ten more minutes? Then collapsed.
Ria kept repeating that she only had to keep going until the brain fell, made it... ten more minutes? Then collapsed.
#TAVEMBER #TavQOTD What is your Tav/Durge’s favorite pastime? 🍄🟫: Do they share this pastime with their partner or do their partner/friends engage in it with them?
Unfortunately for Ria, she monetized her hobbies. She loves being a bard, making music, and telling stories (+)
Unfortunately for Ria, she monetized her hobbies. She loves being a bard, making music, and telling stories (+)
November 27, 2025 at 5:35 AM
#TAVEMBER #TavQOTD What is your Tav/Durge’s idea of beauty? What would they consider ugly? Can something become ugly to them that was beautiful?
On people, Ria treasures features that make her stop and keep looking— Astarion's eyes and graceful hands, Wyll's scars, the swish of Shadowheart's braid.
On people, Ria treasures features that make her stop and keep looking— Astarion's eyes and graceful hands, Wyll's scars, the swish of Shadowheart's braid.
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
#Tavtember #TavQotD What is your Tav/Durge’s limit? 🍄🟫: Have any of the companions or NPCs pushed them to or beyond their limit?
Feeling of powerless tears at Ria's composure and sense of wellbeing. She hit her limit around when the Netherstones failed, pushed through, and collapsed
Feeling of powerless tears at Ria's composure and sense of wellbeing. She hit her limit around when the Netherstones failed, pushed through, and collapsed
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
#Tavtember #TavQotD What is your Tav/Durge’s limit? 🍄🟫: Have any of the companions or NPCs pushed them to or beyond their limit?
Feeling of powerless tears at Ria's composure and sense of wellbeing. She hit her limit around when the Netherstones failed, pushed through, and collapsed
Feeling of powerless tears at Ria's composure and sense of wellbeing. She hit her limit around when the Netherstones failed, pushed through, and collapsed
#TavQOTD How does your Tav/Durge feel about cold weather? ❄️
Ria prefers to experience cold weather from near a crackling fire with a cup of tea on hand. It's excellent storytelling weather and DOGSHIT for traveling. Horrid.
Ria prefers to experience cold weather from near a crackling fire with a cup of tea on hand. It's excellent storytelling weather and DOGSHIT for traveling. Horrid.
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#TavQOTD How does your Tav/Durge feel about cold weather? ❄️
Ria prefers to experience cold weather from near a crackling fire with a cup of tea on hand. It's excellent storytelling weather and DOGSHIT for traveling. Horrid.
Ria prefers to experience cold weather from near a crackling fire with a cup of tea on hand. It's excellent storytelling weather and DOGSHIT for traveling. Horrid.
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Reposted by Lily Rose
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
#TavQotD for Bards. What song, plays, or dance have they performed whose mere mention inflict psychic damage on them?
Ria never wants to hear Faerunian Pachelbel's Canon EVER again, and some songs about Drizzt make her apply the Asshole Charge to her invoice
Ria never wants to hear Faerunian Pachelbel's Canon EVER again, and some songs about Drizzt make her apply the Asshole Charge to her invoice
#TavQotD for Bards. What song, plays, or dance have they performed whose mere mention inflict psychic damage on them?
(pick our world's equivalent if you want <3 )
(pick our world's equivalent if you want <3 )
November 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
#TavQotD for Bards. What song, plays, or dance have they performed whose mere mention inflict psychic damage on them?
Ria never wants to hear Faerunian Pachelbel's Canon EVER again, and some songs about Drizzt make her apply the Asshole Charge to her invoice
Ria never wants to hear Faerunian Pachelbel's Canon EVER again, and some songs about Drizzt make her apply the Asshole Charge to her invoice
#TavQotD for Bards. What song, plays, or dance have they performed whose mere mention inflict psychic damage on them?
(pick our world's equivalent if you want <3 )
(pick our world's equivalent if you want <3 )
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
#TavQotD for Bards. What song, plays, or dance have they performed whose mere mention inflict psychic damage on them?
(pick our world's equivalent if you want <3 )
(pick our world's equivalent if you want <3 )
Reposted by Lily Rose
I suspect the people encouraging commenters to Talk About Blorbos with them rather than treat them like content creators are probably already replying to comments (because they want to Talk About Blorbos), but it’s probably worth applying the “don’t be embarrassed to comment” vibe to writers too.
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I suspect the people encouraging commenters to Talk About Blorbos with them rather than treat them like content creators are probably already replying to comments (because they want to Talk About Blorbos), but it’s probably worth applying the “don’t be embarrassed to comment” vibe to writers too.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 AM
#tavqotd Who is your tav/durge's partner in crime? It cannot be their love interest.
(I mean it *is* Astarion but—) Shadowheart. If Ria needs to get up to something, she wants the guidance available and, more importantly, someone else with a level head on her shoulders
(I mean it *is* Astarion but—) Shadowheart. If Ria needs to get up to something, she wants the guidance available and, more importantly, someone else with a level head on her shoulders
#tavqotd Who is your tav/durge's partner in crime? It cannot be their love interest.
a black and white photo of a man and a woman walking in a parking lot .
ALT: a black and white photo of a man and a woman walking in a parking lot .
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November 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
#tavqotd Who is your tav/durge's partner in crime? It cannot be their love interest.
(I mean it *is* Astarion but—) Shadowheart. If Ria needs to get up to something, she wants the guidance available and, more importantly, someone else with a level head on her shoulders
(I mean it *is* Astarion but—) Shadowheart. If Ria needs to get up to something, she wants the guidance available and, more importantly, someone else with a level head on her shoulders
#tavqotd How does your Tav/Durge experience grief?
As weight— exhausting her, dulling her world and making it too difficult for her to pick up her instruments, let alone play them. Grief threatens to flatten Ria, so she has to lean on others.
As weight— exhausting her, dulling her world and making it too difficult for her to pick up her instruments, let alone play them. Grief threatens to flatten Ria, so she has to lean on others.
#tavqotd How does your Tav/Durge experience grief?
a candle is lit up in the dark and the flame is visible
ALT: a candle is lit up in the dark and the flame is visible
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November 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
#tavqotd How does your Tav/Durge experience grief?
As weight— exhausting her, dulling her world and making it too difficult for her to pick up her instruments, let alone play them. Grief threatens to flatten Ria, so she has to lean on others.
As weight— exhausting her, dulling her world and making it too difficult for her to pick up her instruments, let alone play them. Grief threatens to flatten Ria, so she has to lean on others.
#tavqotd Was your tav/durge jumpscared by Raphael's sudden introduction/appearance?
(she went with 'am I talking to the mouse or the cat?' btw)
Yes! Although 1. she froze which made it easier to hide and 2. she got her feet... mostly under her? pretty fast. She managed not to shriek, anyway
(she went with 'am I talking to the mouse or the cat?' btw)
Yes! Although 1. she froze which made it easier to hide and 2. she got her feet... mostly under her? pretty fast. She managed not to shriek, anyway
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
#tavqotd Was your tav/durge jumpscared by Raphael's sudden introduction/appearance?
(she went with 'am I talking to the mouse or the cat?' btw)
Yes! Although 1. she froze which made it easier to hide and 2. she got her feet... mostly under her? pretty fast. She managed not to shriek, anyway
(she went with 'am I talking to the mouse or the cat?' btw)
Yes! Although 1. she froze which made it easier to hide and 2. she got her feet... mostly under her? pretty fast. She managed not to shriek, anyway
#TavQOTD Is your Tav/Durge stubborn?
Picture, if you will, holding a springy bit of metal between your hands and pushing on the ends. The metal bends, but the start and end points do not move. Ria might change her approach, but she does not drop goals without an excellent reason.
Picture, if you will, holding a springy bit of metal between your hands and pushing on the ends. The metal bends, but the start and end points do not move. Ria might change her approach, but she does not drop goals without an excellent reason.
#TavQOTD
Is your Tav/Durge stubborn?
If they were really intent on doing something, what would it take to change their mind?
Is your Tav/Durge stubborn?
If they were really intent on doing something, what would it take to change their mind?
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 AM
#TavQOTD Is your Tav/Durge stubborn?
Picture, if you will, holding a springy bit of metal between your hands and pushing on the ends. The metal bends, but the start and end points do not move. Ria might change her approach, but she does not drop goals without an excellent reason.
Picture, if you will, holding a springy bit of metal between your hands and pushing on the ends. The metal bends, but the start and end points do not move. Ria might change her approach, but she does not drop goals without an excellent reason.
#tavqotd Does your tav/durge trust people easily?
aahahahaahhahahahaaaaaa
No.
Ria doesn't have walls so much as she has a maze inside a fortress with another fortress at its center, and like hell is she showing someone how to navigate it. This is not without exceptions, and she loves the party—
aahahahaahhahahahaaaaaa
No.
Ria doesn't have walls so much as she has a maze inside a fortress with another fortress at its center, and like hell is she showing someone how to navigate it. This is not without exceptions, and she loves the party—
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 AM
#tavqotd Does your tav/durge trust people easily?
aahahahaahhahahahaaaaaa
No.
Ria doesn't have walls so much as she has a maze inside a fortress with another fortress at its center, and like hell is she showing someone how to navigate it. This is not without exceptions, and she loves the party—
aahahahaahhahahahaaaaaa
No.
Ria doesn't have walls so much as she has a maze inside a fortress with another fortress at its center, and like hell is she showing someone how to navigate it. This is not without exceptions, and she loves the party—
Reposted by Lily Rose
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November 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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