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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 6h

Today's #mörktober got a little hectic after I decided to render a few of my favorite spell-slinging NPCs in what can only be described as Spongebob closeup hyperreal mode. From my first adventure, Manor Most Foul, Scoonter the blind and His Lordship. #morktober #mörkborg #morkborg #digitalart

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 1d

Discovering in real-time how powerful the "do it now, make it good later" mindset is as a writing approach. Vomit all over that empty page, then chisel in the fine details after it hardens and dries.

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 1d

Aw cheers, that's really nice to hear!

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 1d

Great minds

Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 1d

Grimdark is a dish best served silly. #mörktober day 07: SHARD
#morktober #morkborg #mörkborg #grimdark #digitalart #ink #osr #ttrpg

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 1d

Big thanks, it's been a fun journey trying to carve out my own crusty art-punk vibe

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 2d

The pale one will trade ointment for sheaves of discarded skin, which seem to possess the same arcane potency as...scrolls?!
#morktober day 06: HUSK
#mörktober #morkborg #mörkborg #grimdark #ttrpg #digitalart
(gave it 6 fingers on purpose, human art only, all my homies hate robo-slop)

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 3d

"Well" they all peer up from the pooling inky puddle, eyes affixed on you now. "What do you think, isn't it magnificent?!" Better make a presence test, quick...
#mörktober day 05: #stain
#morktober #morkborg #mörkborg #grimdark #digitalart #ttrpg

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 4d

#mörktober night 04: the Howl. I've been hoarding the applicable content versions of my entries on my Kofi (guy's gotta eat) but this one felt too fun to not let loose into the wild. Inflict responsibly. #morktober #howl #morkborg #mörkborg #digitalart #ttrpgart #monster

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 5d

VENNDAGGERS: the Vector informs that someone dear to you is slain. They bear a righteous gift, a magical blade. It leads to its guilty twin. If vengeance is enacted, the Vector will appear before whoever loved the slain foe most. An eye for an eye for an eye. #morktober #mörktober day 03 #daggers

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 7d

"You always knew they were real. Of course they are, it only takes one bite; and even the Berserkers can be bitten..."
Combining the worst of two worlds for day 02.
#morktober #mörktober day 02: MAW
#maw #morkborg #mörkborg #digitalart #grimdark #digitalart #zombie

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · 7d

"The frog is the gate," the mad hermit proclaimed. "And the gate is shut, unsated and hungering for that which pesters and buzzes!"
#morktober or #mörktober if you're into umlauts, day 01: frog
#morkborg #frog #grimdark #digitalart

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Jul 18

Not abandoned, but sidelined by life wrinkles and mental health struggles. Both of which are clearing up gradually. Should be back in full swing very soon.

Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · May 28

Little something I got to whip up for Farewell to Arms REDUX, my take on a LANDCRUSHER 💀🧡. Very enjoyable game. It's never been so fun to feel so bad.

rivethead games @rivetheadgames.bsky.social · May 28

Farewell to Arms REDUX is a shell-shocked, blackened war-punk RPG where trench-raiding and poison-gas are the norm. There are no heroes, only tragic endings.

A sequel hack of MÖRK BORG, injecting deadly trench raiding and multi-tier, grand-strategy aspects in the deadly roleplaying we all love. 🔗⤵️

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𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖑𝖎𝖈𝖍 @astrolich.bsky.social · May 4

New Kickstarter with @sebastianbarth.bsky.social on the art coming soon! Get in on the ground floor so you get updates and announcements first! #morkborg #ttrpg

www.kickstarter.com/projects/riv...

Coming soon: CHYMOUS Divulgation of a Cerulean Vein

A post-rock vinyl album minecrawl prequel for Farewell to Arms REDUX. Compatible with MÖRK BORG.

www.kickstarter.com

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 14

Not hardly. It won't turn into a prince but it's definitely got a certain charm

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 14

Frog? Ehh frog enough. #frog #3dmodel #zbrush #miniatures #ttrpg #digitalsculpting #sculpting #creature

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 9

LOVE the twist on the standard berserker ruleset, solid text presentation as well! Super dope interpretation, big stamp of approval 💀🤘

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 8

Ask and ye shall probably receive: c0ff4e

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 8

Oof, no idea, I'm just out here flying by vibes and eyeballing stuff. Gimme a bit tho, I'll get back to you on that

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 8

That makes two of us! You totally should, I'd love to see what sort of stats and mechanics it inspires.

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 8

If you're ever running @morkborg.com in a laser tag arena, I've got you covered. Some digitized cyber-sludge; from sharpie #doodle to final #illustration.
#morkborg #cyborg #dungeonsynth #digitalart #sludge

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 6

Just getting some feelings out onto the canvas. Y'know, while it's still legal. Stay furious, give the wicked no peace. #illustration #standwithukraine

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Mar 4

An ample art sampling from my newest adventure, Prince of Roses. If you're a fan of #morkborg or #osr style tabletop games, consider checking it out!
#digitalart #darkfantasy #ttrpg #illustration

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Sebastian Barth @sebastianbarth.bsky.social · Feb 27

Finally getting acquainted with Forbidden Psalm. Ran through the first scenario and I might be hooked and plotting out a dedicated batch of warband minis. One's been hand sculpted already, the rest I'll either sculpt or bash together.
#morkborg #forbiddenpsalm #wargaming #minis #doodle

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