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🎁🎄Kira Kringle☃️❄️| Warden-Commander Shepard
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Purveyor of finest quality fangirl love this side of Thedas. Canadian expat with terrible timing. Account is 99.99% for geeking out over DA/ME/BG3. (she/her)

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🎁🎄Kira Kringle☃️❄️| Warden-Commander Shepard @wcshepard.bsky.social · Sep 4
My canon Heroes of Thedas. 💖 RIP to my assorted elf rogues that had brief, shining moments of being canon. 😅

#DragonAge
A graphic that shows my Hero of Ferelden, Elaryn Cousland. It includes a portrait of her in the Warden-Commander armour with the hilt of a blade over her shoulder. She has pale skin and sage green eyes that are narrowed in an expression of focus. Her dark brown hair is pulled back with a few strands framing one side of her face. The graphic also displays her key personality traits, borrowed from the Dragon Age 2 dialogue wheel--an olive branch for diplomacy, wings and a halo for helpful/good, and a diamond to symbolize charm. Beneath them are three images from the warrior tree in Dragon Age: Origins and Awakening; crossed swords for two-weapon fighting, a trophy for the Champion specialization, and a blue shield with a human figure inside for the Guardian specialization. Below the icons is an image of Alistair's face cropped in a heart to indicate that he is Elaryn's romance interest. A graphic that shows my Champion of Kirkwall, Dacia Hawke. It includes two portraits of her, one on top of the other; the first and larger the two shows her in Dragon Age 2 while the second is from Dragon Age: Inquisition. She's the default Lady Hawke without the blood smear--pale skin, piercing cyan eyes, short black hair, deep red lips. The graphic also displays her key personality traits using icons from the Dragon Age 2 dialogue wheel--an olive branch for diplomacy, a laughing mask for humorous, and a diamond to symbolize charm. Beneath them are three images from the warrior tree in Dragon Age 2; the symbol for the taunt, shield bash, and resolute skills, indicating that her combat style is made up of skills from the warmonger, weapon & shield, and defender trees. Below the icons is an image of Fenris's face cropped in a heart to indicate that he is Dacia's romance interest. A graphic that shows my Inquisitor, Marian Trevelyan. It includes two portraits of her, one on top of the other; the first and larger the two shows her in Dragon Age: Inquisition while the second is from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. She's in her early 30s (Inquisition) with tan skin, cold blue eyes, very short grey hair in Inquisition and a grey-white ponytail in Veilguard. She also has a large scar on her cheek and another through her right eyebrow. The graphic also displays her key personality traits using symbols from the Inquisition dialogue wheel--an armoured soldier with folded arms to indicate being stoic, a red circle with a lyrium-blue star in the middle that means arcane knowledge, and a green book with an infinity symbol on it that means history knowledge. Beneath them are three images from the mage skill tree to indicate what schools of magic she specializes in; they're a blue book for the Winter school of magic, a green book for the Spirit school, and a dark brown book with a gold sword on it for the Knight-Enchanter specialization. Below the icons is an image of Blackwall/Thom's face cropped in a heart to indicate that he's Marian's romance interest. A graphic that shows my Rook, Ruya Laidir. It features a portrait of her smiling; she's a female qunari with dark grey/blue skin, purple eyes, gold makeup around her eyes, and assorted abstract designs done in tattoos and decorative scars on her face. She has long black hair that's shaved in an undercut and there are decorative gold bands at the base of each swept-back horn. The graphic also displays her key personality traits using icons from the Veilguard dialogue wheel--a thumbs-up symbol for honest, an eye with a tear beneath it for sentimental, and a laughing mask for playful. Beneath them are two images from the warrior skill tree; the first is the warrior core icon of a shield with crossed blades and an axe, and the other is the symbol for the Mourn Watch, indicating that her core specialization is Reaper. Between them is the symbol for the Lords of Fortune, her faction. Below the icons is an image of Emmrich's face cropped in a heart to indicate that he is Ruya's romance interest.
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raposabranca.bsky.social
Artists, there's a great way to show more worth than AI in a very real way imo: by adding alt-text to your art.

Unlike AI, Alt-text is REAL accessibility. If you forget, you can go to Settings so it won't let you post without it. It can be awkward at first, but gets easier with practice.

#antiAI
An infographic titled “How To Write Alt Text” featuring a photo of a capybara. Parts of alt text are divided by color, including identify who, expression, description, colour, and interesting features. The finished description reads “A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara’s head.”
December 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Posting early today because why not. 😜 It's one of two epilogues and rather adorable if I do say so myself. 😉

Find it here! archiveofourown.org/works/723185...

#MassEffect #MassEffectFanfiction #Shenko #KaidanAlenko
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December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Her sister. Lynaea has been holding on to the guilt of not being there to protect her for centuries. Their parents don't find out about it until Lyn crosses paths with them while helping Halsin with injuries in Baldur's Gate after the Elder Brain. 💔
December 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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unofficialdaday.bsky.social
❤️‍🔥 Just about 5 DAYS left to donate for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund! ❤️‍🔥

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#DragonAgeDay #da #DragonAge #DragonAgeCommunity #charity @tiltify.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Ohhh this is rough in a year where I've played both Elaryn and Ruya. But I've gotta go with Ruru. Being voiced goes a long way and she's just such a big ball of warmth and positivity. Playing her puts me in a wonderful mood. 🥰
Screenshot from Dragon Age: The Veilguard showing Ruya Laidir looking elated with Manfred and Emmrich. Ruya smiling warmly. Ruya looking adorably delighted by sprites drifting above her. Ruya smiling with warmth and relief after the defeat of the elven gods.
December 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Reluctantly, but yes. 😅 I feel like Halsin would want to help, particularly if the threat is literally to the land, and Lynaea would feel obligated to go with him. 😜
Screenshot from Baldur's Gate 3 featuring my Tav, Lynaea, and Halsin smiling warmly at each other in their combat gear.
December 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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raposabranca.bsky.social
ALSO Also, I'm running an extended Black Friday Sale with up to 33% discounts until December 15th!! Run, not walk to grab a slot!

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December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
It's Tuesday and that means a new chapter! 😁 The last of the actual story; the last two are fluffy epilogues. 😊

Find it here: archiveofourown.org/works/723185...

#MassEffect #MassEffectFanfiction #Shenko #FemShep #KaidanAlenko
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December 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Man. Just discovered that a cute little app I enjoy is entirely AI. Salt in the wound was finding this out because I was wondering if they had job openings for writers and looked at their website. 🤬
December 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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sarahseeandersen.bsky.social
The image is of a comic titled "Winter." Panel one depicts monarch butterflies flying. They say, "We take a long journey south." Panel two depicts a bear hibernating underground. It says, "I fall into a deep, impenetrable sleep." Panel three depicts a squirrel holding an acorn, with other nuts scattered around it. Off camera, someone asks, "How do YOU survive?" Panel four depicts the squirrel having grown enormously round after having eaten all the nuts.
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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turidtorkil.bsky.social
What else could I share for #DragonAgeDay if not the first edits I've made.

Just playing around with Canva, trying something new. And it lead to meeting so many incredible people and their OCs.

Some have become dear friends to me and this is why DAV will forever be special to me 🥹
December 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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linnybobinny.bsky.social
Since today is about celebrating the DA devs, I want to shout out to @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social for creating a character that beautifully represents that darkness isn't automatically evil and who may well be the kindest person in Thedas with Emmrich Volkarin. 🫶
December 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Happy #DragonAgeDay! 💙♥️💚💜

Reposting my beloved Heroes of Thedas jelly chibis by @aetrosity.bsky.social, now including my dearest Ruya! 🥰

#DragonAge #HeroOfFerelden #ChampionOfKirkwall #Inquisitor #Rook #DragonAgeLivesOnWithFans
Elaryn Cousland chibi holding Alistair's rose Dacia Hawke chibi with Fenris's ribbon Marian Trevelyan chibi wearing Blackwall's cloak Ruya Laidir chibi with Emmrich's flower tucked behind her ear
December 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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unofficialdaday.bsky.social
🐍 The endearing Ramon Tikaram, voice of Dorian Pavus, returns for another #DragonAgeDay! 🔮

Snag a signed print, a video greeting, or both on our Tiltify!
💚
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All donations benefit the Palestine Children's Relief Fund! 🍉

#DragonAgeDay #charity @tiltify.com
Infotext: "Signed headshots and video greetings from Ramon Tikaram. Bring a little magic home with a signed print or video greeting from the voice of Dorian Pavus, Ramon Tikaram. Available Dec 4 on our Tiltify to benefit Palestine Children's Relief Fund." Accompanied by a headshot photo of Gareth. A disclaimer at the bottom reads: "Unofficial Dragon Age Day is a holiday made by fans for fans and is not associated with BioWare."
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
New chapter is up! 😊

archiveofourown.org/works/723185...

#MassEffect #MassEffectFanfiction #Shenko
December 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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arcanemoon.bsky.social
I’m opening 3 full body and 3 bust commission slots 50% off for Black Friday/thanksgiving .. slots will stay open until Monday!

So 125$ for full body and 40$ for busts!

( I really need to pay bills 😭🫠)
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Randomly doomscrolling and dipped into the comments on an article about Avatar and how it has no cultural impact because "no wants to have sex with giant cat aliens".

After several "apparently you've never met the internet" comments, Mass Effect inevitably popped up as an example. 😆
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Chapter 8 of my post-ME3 #Shenko fic is up! 😁

Find it here: archiveofourown.org/works/723185...

#MassEffect #MassEffectFanfiction
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November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
HoF - Most devout out of the four, Andrastian.
Hawke - Sunday Andrastian.
Inquisitor - Used to be devout Andrastian but being sent to the Circle turned her atheist. She sure loves being called the Herald of Andraste. 🙃
Rook - Formerly Qunari, now nothing, other than faith in the goodness of people.
daocqotd.bsky.social Dragon Age OC Question of the Day @daocqotd.bsky.social · 28d
#daOCqotd

What does your OC believe in? Do they follow any religion?
Dragon Age OC Question of the Day
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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My brother lost his SNAP benefits under the new rules, my phone bill is due today, and my cat is out of food. I could really use some help this week 😭♥️🙏🏼✨
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Still feeling this thing on my liver.... Been struggling with my depression because of it and have left my bank account overdrawn for a long time. Any amount is helpful. Boosts also majorly appreciated. Thanks for reading. ♥️🙏🏼✨
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November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
The void looking back. 😋 That's Miso on the left and Kasumi in the void. 🥰

#cats #blackcat #tuxedocat
A photo showing a kitty stretched out behind a small cat tree with a little den. The den appears empty. A very similar picture except it reveals that the den in fact has a black kitty in it, her eyes now facing the camera.
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Never pictured it before but now I am and I'm giggling at how endearing Ruya would be. She doesn't dress to impress, she just does her best because that's what the host wants.

Although her idea of fancy is wearing even more gold than usual and a dress so tacky it'd make an Orlesian faint. 😆
Screenshot of Ruya "Rook" Laidir looking fancy for her dinner date with Emmrich.
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Huh. So. Playing ME1 for the...10th? time last night. I always play the same--Paragon, Kaidan romance.

Only last night I actually hit a variation on some of the romance dialogue that's so much better than what I've gotten the other 9? times. 🤨
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Part 3 starts today! ❤️

Check it out here: archiveofourown.org/works/723185...

#MassEffect #MassEffectFanfiction #Shenko
November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
wcshepard.bsky.social
Happy Birthday Inquisition!! 💚
Canon Inquisitor, Marian Trevelyan. The gang. My original canon Inquisitor, Arinaya Lavellan, replaced by Marian after some Twitter drama with Cullen's voice actor made it hard to romance the character for a while. 😅 Then fell in love with the Blackwall romance and in general felt like Marian was a better fit for the role.
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM