Talien (World of Welstar)
@worldofwelstar.bsky.social
Hi! I’m Talien (AKA Mike Tresca): writer, game designer, marketer, podcaster, and co-owner of Mal and Tal Enterprises. Creator of Welstar, a fantasy world in which my novels, adventures, and rules are set (primarily but not only #DnD): patreon.com/talien
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If you need to look at a calendar every day like I do, it's worth investing in something that brings a smile to your face, and these weirdos certainly will! Read more at buff.ly/HI3k58p #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
*deep breath* my loves…I think I’m gonna go to gen con next year. If you’re gonna go let me know and we can make plans!
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
*deep breath* my loves…I think I’m gonna go to gen con next year. If you’re gonna go let me know and we can make plans!
He’s here finally at the end of Thanksgiving Day parade! Let the holiday madness begin! Ho ho ho!
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
He’s here finally at the end of Thanksgiving Day parade! Let the holiday madness begin! Ho ho ho!
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/pBJdDfE #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/pBJdDfE #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
My loves, I am hustling to finish the work week out. Been up since 5:30 a.m. (which is still better than yesterday, ha!). IIf I don't speak to you, I hope you have safe travels, feast with the family you want, tolerate the ones you dislike & if you are alone, know that you aren't. Hugs to you all.
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My loves, I am hustling to finish the work week out. Been up since 5:30 a.m. (which is still better than yesterday, ha!). IIf I don't speak to you, I hope you have safe travels, feast with the family you want, tolerate the ones you dislike & if you are alone, know that you aren't. Hugs to you all.
At a price of ten bucks, this is lot of money for a coin. It's a D2 coin, which implies it's a two-sided decision maker like dice (D4 for four-sided die, etc.). For a simple coin flip? It's fine. But there are better options for the price. Read more at buff.ly/Eq3gFp0 #DnD #RPG #TTRPG
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
At a price of ten bucks, this is lot of money for a coin. It's a D2 coin, which implies it's a two-sided decision maker like dice (D4 for four-sided die, etc.). For a simple coin flip? It's fine. But there are better options for the price. Read more at buff.ly/Eq3gFp0 #DnD #RPG #TTRPG
The latest from my Queen!
⚡Katryna, my guest for About IBD Podcast Ep 190, points out how life with #IBD is distracting. After #colectomy with #ileostomy placement, she was more present in her relationships. Get the whole episode (audio, video, transcript) with more wisdom (plus some laughs) on my website: bit.ly/AIBD190
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The latest from my Queen!
Look at my daughter’s amazing work for art class: This is supposed to be a simple perspective work but she turned it into a to full on cat crime spree!
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Look at my daughter’s amazing work for art class: This is supposed to be a simple perspective work but she turned it into a to full on cat crime spree!
Thanksgiving is late this year but the McFarland annual holiday sale...well, it's right on time. From now through Cyber Monday, December 1, customers will get a full 35% off ALL of titles with coupon code HOLIDAY25. Read more at buff.ly/2UXVSzR #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thanksgiving is late this year but the McFarland annual holiday sale...well, it's right on time. From now through Cyber Monday, December 1, customers will get a full 35% off ALL of titles with coupon code HOLIDAY25. Read more at buff.ly/2UXVSzR #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/gzAb01F #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/gzAb01F #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
My loves...*rubs forehead* Okay so I have to get up at 2:30 a.m. to do a 3 a.m. 1.5 hour presentation tomorrow. I then do it again at 10 a.m. so I need to go back to sleep. If you see me checking in the middle of the night, this is why. I know some of you may (unfortunately) be up. Wish me luck!
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My loves...*rubs forehead* Okay so I have to get up at 2:30 a.m. to do a 3 a.m. 1.5 hour presentation tomorrow. I then do it again at 10 a.m. so I need to go back to sleep. If you see me checking in the middle of the night, this is why. I know some of you may (unfortunately) be up. Wish me luck!
Not sure what to buy your beleagured Dungeon Master this holiday season? Here's some ideas, presented from least to most expensive. Read more at buff.ly/rW4zLl8 #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Not sure what to buy your beleagured Dungeon Master this holiday season? Here's some ideas, presented from least to most expensive. Read more at buff.ly/rW4zLl8 #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
50 Date Night Screams is a podcast series where we review classic thriller & horror films on our date nights, then release a DnD villain inspired by the film. Tonight's movie: The Tell-Tale Heart! Listen: buff.ly/XFqYygi Buy 5E Foes: Gothic Villains buff.ly/4geH0bQ RPG #TTRPG #DnD5E
November 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
50 Date Night Screams is a podcast series where we review classic thriller & horror films on our date nights, then release a DnD villain inspired by the film. Tonight's movie: The Tell-Tale Heart! Listen: buff.ly/XFqYygi Buy 5E Foes: Gothic Villains buff.ly/4geH0bQ RPG #TTRPG #DnD5E
Important tips from my Queen’s latest podcast!
🚽 New symptoms are frustrating. Whether it’s brand new or something your team hasn’t diagnosed yet, getting help takes time. But ignoring it risks an emergency. On #AboutIBDPodcast, Samantha Sauer of G-PACT reminds us: keep advocating! 🌟 Ep 189 is out now! bit.ly/AIBD189
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Important tips from my Queen’s latest podcast!
Today's #DnD group came so close to TPK (they're all 1st level) when they managed to take down the 6-headed mutant Rat King I needed a moment. I had to just recover from the thought that one bad die roll was gonna sink the whole game. Man that was close & UNBELIEVABLY HEROIC! So proud of the 3 PCs!
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today's #DnD group came so close to TPK (they're all 1st level) when they managed to take down the 6-headed mutant Rat King I needed a moment. I had to just recover from the thought that one bad die roll was gonna sink the whole game. Man that was close & UNBELIEVABLY HEROIC! So proud of the 3 PCs!
My #DnD sesh today was facing down the Rat King & have NPCs die comically & horribly. Instead, it turned into a noble sacrifice. One PC down, two with 1 HP each, barely survived a TPK. But they killed it & they were so thankful for my eccentric NPC's help they threw him a military parade w/ honors!
November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
My #DnD sesh today was facing down the Rat King & have NPCs die comically & horribly. Instead, it turned into a noble sacrifice. One PC down, two with 1 HP each, barely survived a TPK. But they killed it & they were so thankful for my eccentric NPC's help they threw him a military parade w/ honors!
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/ll3tqS7 #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/ll3tqS7 #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
If you need to look at a calendar every day like I do, it's worth investing in something that brings a smile to your face, and these weirdos certainly will! Read more at buff.ly/HI3k58p #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
If you need to look at a calendar every day like I do, it's worth investing in something that brings a smile to your face, and these weirdos certainly will! Read more at buff.ly/HI3k58p #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
I'm sure there are quizzes that figure this out but I'm just gonna skip them and say I'm pretty sure I'm Husk: hazbinhotel.fandom.com/wiki/Husk
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I'm sure there are quizzes that figure this out but I'm just gonna skip them and say I'm pretty sure I'm Husk: hazbinhotel.fandom.com/wiki/Husk
The latest installment here! www.retromud.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The latest installment here! www.retromud.org
My Queen speaks the truth!
🌼 You deserve respect, answers, & proper care. On #AboutIBDPodcast: Samantha Sauer, BCPA of G-PACT, shares why self-advocacy is key for people with digestive conditions. If you're not being heard, keep pushing & seek other opinions. Episode 189 is live now in podcast apps, YouTube, & bit.ly/AIBD189
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My Queen speaks the truth!
Good morning my loves. I try to conduct myself with kindness and empathy, but some days I can't, sometimes I won't, and rarely...I'm given permission to go for the throat. Today is that day. Leash OFF. ⛓️🐺 Wish me luck.
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Good morning my loves. I try to conduct myself with kindness and empathy, but some days I can't, sometimes I won't, and rarely...I'm given permission to go for the throat. Today is that day. Leash OFF. ⛓️🐺 Wish me luck.
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/YOThEFg #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This preview is from 5.5E Foes: Italia Bestiary, on sale at 30% off the cover price with this exclusive coupon you can only get from this post! My Tier 5 Patrons get early access to this and all of my other products. Read more at buff.ly/YOThEFg #DnD #DnD5E #RPG #TTRPG
eeeeEEEEeee it will be here soon! So excited!
New #RetroMUD comic tomorrow!!
These comics chronicle my adventures playing the online game RetroMUD, commissioned by the amazing @worldofwelstar.bsky.social!
Catch up on the other 3 comics I've already made, and please check out the new one tomorrow!
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These comics chronicle my adventures playing the online game RetroMUD, commissioned by the amazing @worldofwelstar.bsky.social!
Catch up on the other 3 comics I've already made, and please check out the new one tomorrow!
#comic
#comicartist
#art
#artist
#commission
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
eeeeEEEEeee it will be here soon! So excited!
My loves, winter is hitting folks hard, atop holidays that can bring painful emotions. You have the right to defend your space, protect your peace, & define a family that supports that (despite having to sit w/ others at turkey dinner). Please be kind to yourselves; I'm here if you need me.
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
My loves, winter is hitting folks hard, atop holidays that can bring painful emotions. You have the right to defend your space, protect your peace, & define a family that supports that (despite having to sit w/ others at turkey dinner). Please be kind to yourselves; I'm here if you need me.
This is so painfuly accurate I'm just gonna not say anything else and just let you read it.
Okay I will say one thing, "Meddling: 10" 😅
poomang.com/en/t/pointof...
Okay I will say one thing, "Meddling: 10" 😅
poomang.com/en/t/pointof...
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This is so painfuly accurate I'm just gonna not say anything else and just let you read it.
Okay I will say one thing, "Meddling: 10" 😅
poomang.com/en/t/pointof...
Okay I will say one thing, "Meddling: 10" 😅
poomang.com/en/t/pointof...