Thenbara

A head and shoulders image of Thenbara, a half-orc woman, softly illuminated by light from a campfire. She has green skin, purple eyes, long silver hair and tusks. She has several silver earrings in her pointed ear, and pale blue tattoos dotted in patterns on her face. She is 39 years old, but looks younger, perhaps in her early 30s.

I'm trying to post more pictures of Thenbara for Tavember, so here's one that shows her age fairly well. This was her first night after the nautiloid, camping in the Overgrown Ruins.

Thenbara is 39, which is old for a full orc, but as a 3rd generation half-orc with a lot of elven blood, she is young. Others are often surprised by her age, as the loss of her fiancée took something unnameable from her. She is centuries younger than Halsin, and wonders if he finds her childish.

Awww, their eyes are really cute in this photo 🖤

Thenbara doesn't really have a dark side, unless you count her general orcish ferocity, and her powerful loyalty towards her friends and family. She takes great pleasure in dismembering goblins, so her absolute hatred of them is probably most unexpected to people unfamiliar with orcs.

Thenbara's self-image is static - what you see is what you get. She's as her stronghold raised her to be; strong, athletic, skilled, thoughtful, well-read, mentally healthy and stable, and disciplined enough to unleash her savage orc blood-lust when she feels it appropriate. Oth din nils okari!

Thenbara is close with her ilhar - her mother is drow. Their workshops are close to each other in the stronghold, and they sometimes collaborate on projects. Thenbara is also close with her i'osu - her elven paternal grandmother. Thenbara can't have children, but she has her horse and her cat.

Thenbara usually spends her days in a workshop, then mucking and riding horses. She habitually baths/showers every day, because she appreciates that orcs have a stronger 'musk' -as Gale put it - than most races. She isn't shy, doesn't even know the word, so will happily share the river or bath

Though her mother is technically a noble-born drow, Thenbara's half-orc stronghold doesn't have a class system, and deems all adult members of the stronghold equals. That being said, as theirs is technically a warrior culture, those deemed the strongest fighters are held in higher regard.

Thenbara had her basic education in the stronghold. Ages 15-20 she did her stronghold skills rotation, which is how she became interested in leathercraft. Ages 20-25 she spent in Baldur's Gate, doing apprenticeships in saddlery and armoury. She is now a Guild Registered Master Artisan.

Thenbara (a Tav) was born at night, the fourth child and second daughter of Gwvalgg, a second generation half-orc, and Chaosanda, a drow exile from Sshamath. An elder of the stronghold prophesized that she would be a great warrior of Faerûn, then died that same night. Not ominous at all. #BG3

Haven't heard this before, very nice. That transition is 😱

It's been a good week for writing; I just uploaded the penultimate chapter of Thunderstorm Heart - Act 2 to AO3: archiveofourown.org/works/660764...

Almost entirely extra-canon, with plenty of funny dialogue and a bloody, violent middle #BG3

Just did one for Thenbara, and got the same result 🤣

Just uploaded a new chapter of Thunderstorm Heart - Act 2 to AO3: archiveofourown.org/works/660764...

Various conversations around the campsite before the group leave for the city. Fortunately I'm recovering well from my surgery, so it took me less than two weeks to write #BG3

These are so beautiful, I love them. He looks absolutely gorgeous, and the background is breathtaking. You did a wonderful job 💙🌕

Thenbara would seriously relate to this. She loves a good warhammer 🔨

Guys, I can't stress this enough, comment on the things you love. Whether it's art/writing or anything in-between. You have no idea how much of an impact it can have on the artist or writer who feels like they are ready to give up. One little comment can make it all seem worth it.

Your ship isn't one that I'd considered organically, but you pose them so beautifully together, I'm completely sold. Your VP is gorgeous ❤️

Another new chapter of Thunderstorm Heart - Act 2 up on AO3, possibly my last for a few weeks: archiveofourown.org/works/660764...

A party in Last Light Inn to say farewell to Reithwin, before the group leave for Baldur's Gate #BG3

I've actually remembered to post this time! I've just uploaded a new chapter of Thunderstorm Heart - Act 2 on AO3: archiveofourown.org/works/660764...
The group lay their fallen allies to rest, and get ready to say goodbye to Reithwin #BG3

Are these Astarion's bumcheeks?!

Once again I forgot to post when I uploaded a new chapter of Thunderstorm Heart - Act 2 onto AO3 this week: archiveofourown.org/works/660764...
The group face Ketheric Thorm at Moonrise Towers. Slightly longer than my average chapter length, but there was a lot to fit in #BG3

That's so mean, Karlach definitely deserves better. In my fic she's my bestie, and having a wonderful time with Dammon

Thank you 😊

Thenbara is a Tav. She is chaotic good, despite being half-orc. I've only played Dark Urge (resist) once, as like Thenbara, I too am chaotic good

Thenbara is a Tav. She is chaotic good, despite being half-orc. I've only played Dark Urge (resist) once, as like Thenbara, I too am chaotic good

#tavqotd is your main BG3 OC a tav or a durge? Do you have a preference between the two?

Personally I enjoy the durge storyline so I almost always play as durge (and that's also what Tavitha is).

It's not just you. I've been awaiting a new chapter of your fic for months 🕷 No pressure, just letting you know that someone loves your story ❤️

You've come at a good time, there's over 160,000 words over 37 chapters for you to sink your teeth into 😁

I forgot to post that I uploaded a new chapter of Thunderstorm Heart - Act 2 on AO3 last night: archiveofourown.org/works/660764...
This chapter begins with a Bloodweave sex scene #BG3 #Bloodweave