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Cuántica Gráfica

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A modo de regalo navideño para esta tarde de Nochebuena, en la #HemerotecaCuantica recordamos el "Conan: Clavos Rojos", de Barry Windsor-Smith y Roy Thomas.
#comicsaroundtheworld #Conan #EspadayBrujería #RobertEHoward #SwordandSorcery #Retrospectiva cuanticagrafica.com/2023/12/25/c...

December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM

JV West

@jvwest.bsky.social

Perhaps my favorite blog post of all time. Super influential on how I think about adventure games because it resonated perfectly with my instincts about sword and sorcery gaming.
#TTRPG #swordandsorcery
Tl;Dr: Hack of OSR to use one adventurer class that levels up thief, fighter, or wiz per choice.

How to be an adventurer

Everyone is an Adventurer, if you wanted to be a wizard or specialist you should have stayed in school. Characters: All saving throws st...

whatwouldconando.blogspot.com

December 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Swordboys: Cut x Cut

@swordboys.bsky.social

When the Argonauts go ashore, they always coordinate their outfits so people know they're together.
#podcast #JasonAndTheArgonauts #sword #movie #swordandsorcery #swordfighting #fyp

December 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic

@birdwriterwrites.bsky.social

A magical winter fairy tale.

www.amazon.com/Snow-Queen-S... #swordandsorcery #myths #mythology #magicalbeasts #folktales #LitFic #LiteraryFiction #giftideas #blueskycommunity #booksmakegreatgifts #giftsforyou

December 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM

nykiblatchley.bsky.social

@nykiblatchley.bsky.social

From a wide-eyed 14-year-old to a worldly-wise 84-year-old follow nomadic swordswoman Eltava's travels and adventures in Eltava: A Sword for All Ages, available from Gypsy Shadow Publishing #fantasy #fantasyadventure #swordandsorcery #shortstory #storycollection
nykiblatchley.com/eltava-a-swo...

December 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Nicholas Diak

@nickdiak.com

2025: the year that sword-wielding warrior maidens with fiery hair sliced through the music hordes in dark blue realms.

Die Spitz / Castle Rat

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#SwordAndSorcery #ExtremeMusic #DoomMetal #Barbarian #CastleRat #DieSpitz #Metal

Screen cap from the Die Spitz song "Through yourself to the sword". A lady in a tattered dress dances atop a washing machine holding a sword.

screen cap from the music video of "Wizard" for Castle Rat. The lead singer is walking forward, holding a sword behind her, and blue flames surround her.

December 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM

HO-HO-HO-ly Moly, It’s STACYHD!

@stacyhd.bsky.social

I mean, there's definitely a case here. #swordandsorcery #conanthebarbarian #jirelofjoiry #elricofmelnibone #brainsbrawnbeauty #meme

Clade Mirya @clademirya.bsky.social · 3d

I'll die on this hill
#swordandsorcery #conanthebarbarian #jirelofjoiry #elricofmelnibone #brainsbrawnbeauty #meme

Conan, Jirel and Elric in the brains, brawn and beauty meme. The top half shows the 'expectation' segment, where Jirel is beuty, Elric is brains, and Conan is brawn. The bottom half shows the 'reality' segment, where Elric is beauty, Conan is brains, and Jirel is brawn.

December 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Conskipper

@conskipper.bsky.social

DC’s answer to the sword-and-sorcery craze of the 1970s and ’80s is finally collected in 'The Warlord by Mike Grell' Omnibus Vol. 1. conskipper.com/the-warlord-... #Warlord #MikeGrell #dccomics #Omnibus #BronzeAge #comics #SwordandSorcery

Explore The Warlord by Mike Grell Omnibus Vol. 1 Collection

Discover the epic adventures of Lt. Colonel Travis Morgan in The Warlord by Mike Grell Omnibus Vol. 1, featuring never-before-collected tales.

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December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Swordboys: Cut x Cut

@swordboys.bsky.social

The Argonauts free Phineus from the torment of the harpies and pass through the clashing rocks on their way to Colchis.
#podcast #JasonAndTheArgonauts #sword #movie #swordandsorcery #swordfighting #fyp

December 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Morelock

@morelockarts.bsky.social

My take on Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Burroughs.
#johncarter #edgarriceburroughs #fanart #fantasyart #swordandsorcery

December 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Rebecca Buchanan

@lyradora.bsky.social

Book mail! The newest issues of an awesome #swordandsorcery magazine, the first issue in a new #fairytale and #folklore journal out of Australia, and a new anthology of s&s #romance. Is it possible to have too much good stuff to read? #booksky

The cover of New Edge Sword and Sorcery #5. A woman in a ripped dress and boots and holding a sword aloft stands atop a hill covered in discarded weapons.

The cover of New Edge Sword and Sorcery #6. A woman with long dark hair and holding a sword erupts from inside a dead giant serpent.

The cover of New Edge Sword and Sorcery #7, the special sword and planet issue. A human man with brownish skin and a beard, holding two curved swords, faces down a horde of monsters. Beside him stands an alien woman with blue skin holding a rifle. In the background looms a strange castle with alien craft fly towards them.

December 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM

Clade Mirya

@clademirya.bsky.social

Are we there yet?
#digitalart #b&w #conanthebarbarian #jirelofjoiry #elricofmelnibone #swordandsorcery

A digital black and white illustration of Conan, Jirel and Elric. Conan is holding a map and pointing with his index finger to the left, while Jirel is rolling her eyes, carrying an annoyed Elric over her shoulder. All three are wearing medieval inspired clothes.

December 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM

Goodman Games

@goodmangames.bsky.social

L. Sprague de Camp was more than just an author, he was a true innovator in the field. His impact on sword and sorcery cannot be overstated. Celebrate his achievements with us in today's Adventure in Fiction.

goodman-games.com/adventures-i...

#AppendixN #swordandsorcery #goodmangames

December 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Swordboys: Cut x Cut

@swordboys.bsky.social

Cut 4 of Jason and the Argonauts drops on December 23rd, 2025.
Timecode: 00:51:55 - 01:08:43
#podcast #JasonAndTheArgonauts #sword #movie #swordandsorcery #swordfighting #fyp

December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM

W.D.Kilpack III, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Author

@wdkilpackiii.bsky.social

Holiday eBook Sale! Tap 4 it! tinyurl.com/NewBlBk4

#RilariSaga #GuardianofMaarihk #KnightsOfRil #EpicFantasy #KnightsOfRil #FantasySeries #BookFour #Usurper #MaarihkEmpire #SwordAndSorcery #FantasyBooks #FantasyWorld #Kilpack #Author #NewBloodSaga #WritersLift #iamawriter #shoppingonline

December 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM

Phil Edwards - Live for Films

@liveforfilms.bsky.social

Review: Red Sonja – “a fun-enough, bucket of popcorn watch.” Read it here bit.ly/496HDSw by @lordwoolamaloo.bsky.social

On Prime in the UK from 22nd December
#RedSonja #swordandsorcery #film #fantasy #MatildaLutz #RobertSheehan @signatureuk.bsky.social

December 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM

nykiblatchley.bsky.social

@nykiblatchley.bsky.social

Kari & Fai, teenage lovers & sorcerers, are penniless but the Traveller must have plenty to steal. It’s not that simple, though. Steal Away is a thrilling short read full of magic, adventure & humour #fantasy #FantasyAdventure #swordandsorcery #shortstory #shortread nykiblatchley.com/steal-away/

December 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Clade Mirya

@clademirya.bsky.social

I'll die on this hill
#swordandsorcery #conanthebarbarian #jirelofjoiry #elricofmelnibone #brainsbrawnbeauty #meme

December 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM

angelxholika

@angelxholika.bsky.social

Posin
#musclegirl #femalemuscle #dc #swordandsorcery #wonderwoman #redsonja

December 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Andy Fix

@ajfixer.bsky.social

Beastmaster was the fantasy equivalent to Corman’s Battle Beyond the Stars. Beastmaster’s low budget shows through in every scene, but the earnest performances of the c-list cast and the overachieving production make the movie way better than the sum of its parts.

#filmsky #swordandsorcery #fantasy

December 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic

@birdwriterwrites.bsky.social

A #yafantasy for Christmas!

www.amazon.com.au/Snow-Queen-S... #ebook #freebook #kufree #swordandsorcery #fantasynovel #ya #ireadya #booknerd #kylieminogue #christmasno1 #kylie #booklovers #happysummersolstice #staycool

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen eBook : Davies, Suzy, Geiger, Helen , Dunn, Michaela: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

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December 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM

nykiblatchley.bsky.social

@nykiblatchley.bsky.social

A missing city, a child goddess, a dystopian future & a crack in reality — all this faces two teenage sorcerers whose spells sometimes work. Come along on the ride with Dweller in the Crack #fantasy #FantasyAdventure #swordandsorcery #futuristic #dystopian #novella nykiblatchley.com/dweller-in-t...