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aspynjaye.bsky.social
Ella 🍂 she / they
@aspynjaye.bsky.social
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artist 🍂 bard 🍁 fantasy nerd 🍄 TTRPG lover and LARPer 🌻 lvl 27
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I've spent the last few days frantically writing up a modern AU for one of my d&d parties and the design doc has now reached over 3.5k words

I just like imagining our little guys getting to be silly young adults without the weight of the world on their shoulders 🥹
A screenshot of Ellipsus a word processing software. The document has 3594 words total. The body of the text reads: "Karaoke!! AU Overview. A low-magic modern fantasy university AU featuring The Auburn Sinners and their friends. 'Low-Magic Modern Fantasy", a modern setting where characters retain their original lineages but magic is minimal and the setting is otherwise modern, including fashions, food, and popular culture."
December 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Almost as soon as I posted the original I decided to see what it would look like without the extra details and I think I like it better 🤦🏻‍♀️
The same comic as in the quoted post, but without any writing except for the speech bubble in the first panel.
December 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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A Tender Goodbye

🎶 And I'm a goddamn coward // but then again so are you 🎶 The Lion's Roar, First Aid Kit
A 7 panel comic between Mwfanwy/Mae, a half-elf bard, and Seaward, a half-elf pirate fighter. Seaward has blonde hair and green eyes and wear a white shirt, dark brown trousers, and a compass around his neck. Mae has dark Auburn hair and blue eyes and freckles, and wear a green sleeveless pirate coat with a blue scarf sash and striped brown shorts. The comic is set in the crows nest, where Mae is saying goodbye to Seaward before she leaves the ship. In the first panel, Seaward says "Stay safe girlie" as she prepares to leave; her seagull familiar watches her go. Three consecutive smaller panels show Mae's crisis: 1) she clenches her fist on the bannister, 2) she exhales, pondering, and 3) she turns around. In panel 6, Mae has turned back to Seaward and kisses him. In the last panel, Seaward stands at the top of the crows nest, confused, while the seagull squawks. Mae has jumped down onto the ladder, making a swift exit.
December 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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further reading

(I'm only slightly younger than my listening age)
Top Albums: Unreal Unearth by Hozier, Wasteland Baby! by Hozier, Not For Lack of Trying by Dodie, Faol by Cullen Vance, Hozier by Hozier. Top Album: Unreal Unearth by Hozier. Minutes Listened: 568. My listening age: 31, since I was into music from the early 2010s. My Top Genres: Indie Folk, Celtic Rock, Soundtrack, Medieval, Indie Pop.
December 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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wrapped season baby 🎶
Aspyn's Spotify Wrapped. Top Artists: Hozier, The Longest Johns, Dodie, First Aid Kit, Poor Man's Poison. Top Songs: Out of My Head, Birthday Suit, Sparks, At The Wind's Will, Curses. Minutes Listened: 18,329. Top Genre: Indie Folk.
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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I've almost finished Legends ZA! As it's the first game I've played as my OC, I think she deserved a little doodle
A digital illustration of Felicity "Flick" Eden-Hughes, a Pokémon Trainer OC. Flick stands with on hand on her hip and the other holding a pokeball with her legs crossed in front of one another. She has fair skin and freckles, blue eyes, and short orange/red hair with bangs and a dark green headband. Flick wears a cropped red sweater vest over a white blouse and a dark green checked skirt with knee high cream socks and black and red sneakers. She has three more pokeballs on her belt, black sports gloves, and a black choker with a pink heart charm. Flick looks to the right at her partner Pokémon, Fletchling, who hovers in the air beside her. The background is a muted teal green. In the top left corner is a text box reading: Felicity "Flick" Eden-Hughes. Region: Galar. Partner: Fletchling. Type(s): Fire, Flying. Badges: (there are four icon depicting the Grass, Water, Fire, and Fighting Galar League badges)
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Three days of promoting LARP at MCM Birmingham. Three different looks. One tired Aspyn.

Many thanks to @heftyyeti.bsky.social for organising another fab weekend and being an amazing human, and to @kingmerryweather.bsky.social for all the driving, emotional support, and generally being awesome
Aspyn dressed as 5am Pearl from the Life series in a red velvet Capelet and red moth antennae. They have a fake scar drawn over her right eye. Aspyn dressed as her LARP character Safira in a white blouse and purple doublet with deer antlers. She holds a coffee cup in one hand. They have a fake scar drawn over their nose and right cheek. Aspyn is dressed as their previous LARP character Persica. They wear a yellow flower crown with a rose quartz pendant, a white blouse, orange corset, and a green dress. She also wears a chiffon cape with orange shoulder anchors; the chiffon is white with a green ombre near the bottom. She has faux freckles that are barely visible.
November 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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saw my favourite animal for the first time since knowing they're my favourite animal
Aspyn crouches down outside the raccoon habitat facing away from the camera wearing an orange cardigan and grey beret. A raccoon can be seen behind the fence standing on grass looking up at the visitors. Some other guests, including a buggy, can be seen to the left also watching the raccoons. A raccoon stands on some rock work next to an empty artificial stream. Behind her is grass and more rock work.
November 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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@kingmerryweather.bsky.social helped me translate Foxglove's skillset and vibe to work within the world we play in, and in this iteration they're a Warlock

I'm super happy with the updates I've made to their lore (and their design) and even happier with how they fit into the current party
A short comic of Foxglove meeting Nomad, a current party member. The first panel shows Foxglove holding out a hand in greeting saying "The name's Foxglove. nice to meet ya!". The second panel shows Nomad, an 8ft tall Firbolg giant bending down to shake Foxglove's hand.
November 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Then in March 2022 I discovered the Adventurer's Tarot deck by Weird Works and decided to reimagine Emery as the custom Wild Oracle Class. Foxglove got a slight name change, new pronouns, and a new vibe that came with additional lore
Two side by side illustrations of "Foxglove the Oracle" showing them holding out two handfuls of cards. They have short brown wavy hair with green tips, a half mask made of bark, dark trousers and tall brown boots. The illustrations are the same, except the one on the left shows them wearing a purple constellation poncho cloak and the one on the right shows them wearing a pale purple shirt and dark purple overbust corset. Three purple spectral cards float above their head.
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Foxglove is a character that has existed in some form or another for five years

Their first iteration was as "Emery 'Fox' Foxglove" in August 2020, a halfling druid concept who didn't have much to her character except a colour scheme and a vibe
A digital illustration of Emery 'Fox' Foxglove, a halfling druid. She has pale skin and dark hair in braids with purple flowers entwined in it. She wears a short orange cloak and a long green skirt with brown boots and holds a long branch-like staff. In the illustration, she looks up anxiously as pink petals rain down from somewhere off screen.
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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got to play my new little guy tonight and I already love them ✨ so much ✨
A reference sheet for Foxglove (they/he) depicting two full body illustrations, a bust and side profile bust, and detailed views of an outfit, a wooden half mask, and a handful of oracle cards. The background is a purple and blue nebula with stars and there is a bar of reference colours at the top. Foxglove is a gaunt halfling with pale skin, brown and green hair, one green eye, and eyebags. They wear a wooden half mask over their left eye to hide a purple crystal prosthetic. Their signature look includes a big constellation blanket cloak and fancy clothing with lots of pouches and foliage.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Happy Hallowe'en!

I've been far too busy to source a costume this year, so here my 5am Pearl cosplay from Twitch Con

I love this kit look, being a blend of my love for the Life Series and for LARP, and I'm excited to keep adding bits and bobs to it every time I wear it!
Aspyn in their 5am Pearl cosplay takes a mirror selfie. They wear a white blouse and black shorts with a red velvet Capelet and matching bodice corset. Tilly, a white wolf, sits on their right shoulder.
October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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@kingmerryweather.bsky.social and I meeting our favourite Minecraft streamers at Twitch Con
The "D'ya like Jazz?" Meme from The Bee Movie with text reading "D'ya wanna LARP?" in black and white text.
October 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The latest episode of the AfterLARP podcast is live!

@kingmerryweather.bsky.social and I sit down to talk all about the last event of Menhir's Fate's first ever year, and what a ride it's been!

youtu.be/YHUoaq2rNak
October 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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AFTER LARP IS SO BACK 🎉

@kingmerryweather.bsky.social and I spent another lovely (and hot!) weekend in the fields of Haven and we're back to tell you all about it!

youtu.be/udVHlA0o9hQ?...
The thumbnail for the After LARP podcast's latest video. Aspyn and Stephen's character stand in conversation in a field of canvas tents, with the Menhir's Fate logo superimposed I'm the bottom left corner. Aspyn's character wears a pink dress and Stephen's character wears a red doublet with a purple half cloak and red tricorn hat.
August 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Sneaky bonus After LARP episode! We chat about Plot and how to get involved at LARPs

With @kingmerryweather.bsky.social on their shiny new channel 👑

youtu.be/P5ND5mP_NX4
The video's thumbnail, showing The Sweetsmith (KingMerryweather) and Safira the Songbird (Me) listening to a fellow player character talk. "After LARP Extra: Plot" is written across the screen in white medieval font.
June 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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LARP 101 at Twitch Con was incredible!

Our workshop went so well, I fought so many people, and the whole crew was wonderful. Massive thanks to @heftyyeti.bsky.social for having me along for the ride!

And to @kingmerryweather.bsky.social for literally having me along for the car ride
A Polaroid photo against a dark grey background, of six people in their LARP kit. "LARP 101 '25" is written in blue pen at the bottom of the photo.
June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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LARP 101 was fab and I am so tired

Photo taken moments before the workshop where I was clearly not feeling out of my depth at all
Aspyn, in their LARP kit, stands in front of a screen that reads "LARP 101, roleplay without a table". They have a confused and nervous expression on their face.
June 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Smol Safira

Smolfira, if you will
A quick pen sketch of Safira, coloured digitally. Safira stands with her hands on her hips looking off to the right. She wears a purple doublet with a puffy sleeved white undershirt and dark trousers. She has a chunky black hero belt. Her hair is red and tied back with a purple bandana, and she has a small pair of antlers.
May 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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It's been a week since Menhir's Fate E2, and @kingmerryweather.bsky.social have a fresh After LARP podcast episode all about it!

We talk about our goals, my foray into NPC-Monstering, and most importantly HAVEN COMING TO HAMMERSTADT

#menhirsfate #larp

youtu.be/dGdk_S3BTy4?...
The thumbnail for After LARP Podcast Episode 2, showing the crew of the Setting Sun and The Sweetsmith negotiating a trade deal
May 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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MCM London go-ers!

I will be in The Forest Glade on Friday promoting LARP with a host of lovely people, like @heftyyeti.bsky.social and @kingmerryweather.bsky.social

Come say hi and/or fight me ⚔️
A promo image for MCM London Comic Con with Aspyn's LARP character Safira, from Menhir's Fate. Safira wears a purple doublet and a puffy sleeved blouse, and draws a sword from her baldric.
May 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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The Songbird of Portavas 🎶🌊

📷: Chris Thomas Photography
Aspyn, dressed as Safira their LARP character, looks off camera to the left. They wear and purple doublet with a white undershirt and a baldric, along with a small collection of necklaces. Their red hair is tied back with a purple bandana, and they have antlers and white deer freckles across their cheeks. The sun, off screen, is just beginning to set, casting a harsh light across their right cheek and giving the scene and soft glow.
May 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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In case you forgot, among all the LARP buzz, I still draw!

Here’s my sweet silly
Pirate bard, as it’s her almost-namesake month
Mwfanwy, or “Mae”, is seen as a bust against a pale blue sky dotted with sea birds. She wears a brown leather tricorn hat with a big blue feather and a green sleeveless coat with a white underblouse and a green waistcoat. Her hair is a dark auburn and tied back in two plaits, and she has a messy fringe. As a half-elf, she has slightly pointed ears. Mae looks off to the right of the frame with a cheeky smile, and her eye shines are little hearts.
May 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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This time next week I'll be back in the field for Menhir's Fate Event 2!

I'm so excited and it's still so far awayyyyyyy

📷: Krios Photography
(Who did a FANTASTIC job at making me feel and look cool during our photoshoot!)
Aspyn smiles down at a compass. She is wearing a pink and purple doublet, with poofy white sleeves, a hero belt, and a baldric with a sword. She wears glasses and a head band with antlers attached, as well as a pink headscarf that ties back her hair. Aspyn, dressed in the same pink and purple doublet as the first picture, sits in a field playing her guitar. In the background a line of white tents can be seen. Aspyn, in the same pink and purple doublet as the first photo, glares beyond the camera as she draws her sword from her baldric. The sleeves of her shirt billow gloriously in the wind.
May 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM