Kathryn (she/her) - Underisles LIVE NOW

hello things are pretty dire over here and if anyone has spare trinket money, a sale or two would go a long way!! (and if you don’t, BOY do i understand!!!!! a share, either digital or word of mouth, would also go a long way!!)

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"There are three kinds of magic," said Wizzler, handing us each a balloon. "You can control tigers, you can shoot tornadoes from your fingers, or you can fly by holding your breath. The color of confetti inside your balloon will reveal which kind of power you have." I felt the panic rising in me. What if my confetti turned yellow, indicating that I was a Tiger-Talker? My family, a long line of proud Tornado-Fingers, would disown me. Could I ever return home, bearing such shame? I tried to calm myself as I readied the ceremonial safety pin. Green, I thought, willing my hopes into reality. Please be green. I popped the balloon, involuntarily shutting my eyes. When I opened them, would I see the green I hoped for? The yellow I feared? What if, gods forbid, the confetti were blue? I opened my eyes, seeing shock on the faces of my classmates. Wizzler himself stared at me, wide-eye. Looking down, I saw myself covered in confetti... purple confetti.

“I don’t understand,” I growled, my body trembling with pain. “I combined eighty percent Earth-elemental mana with twenty percent Fire-elemental mana (Type B), focused through a twenty-four-sided icositetragon made of yellow topaz. This, in conjunction with my blood type, star sign, sense of humor, and nickname, should have produced a blazing column of lightning to vaporize my enemies. Instead, it made a big bubble that smells like fresh laundry. Why?” Skullgrumbler began to laugh. “You fool! You don’t even realize…” he squealed. “You’re facing east!”

“It’s whatever you want,” explained Magemaster Grampledog. “Magic is just whatever you want.” I knew he was speaking in riddles, but I couldn’t grasp his hidden meaning. “So the rules are…” Grampledog lit a sliver of smokereed. “No rules. You say some words and you wave a stick and whatever you want just happens. You don’t even need the stick.” His wisdom still eluded me. I stared into his face, trying to decipher what he was really saying. “No, listen.” Grampledog snapped his fingers and his desk turned into a pile of chicken nuggets. “I didn’t even know that would happen.” His hat then came alive and began to yodel. “It’s pandemonium,” he explained. “It’s complete nonsense.”

In my experience there are three kinds of fantasy magic novels:

Traditional ink drawing of Zixa, a drow elf woman, gracefully wielding two swords - one in front, and one in back.

Hey Bsky! I’m hosting a milestone art giveaway; winner receives a halfbody traditional ink drawing of your OC! Optionally, I’ll snail mail you the hard copy.

To enter: be following + repost this post; live ‘til Aug. 9!

Thank you for helping me get this far! I’ll work hard to prove myself to you 💜

I would expect absolutely nothing less 😂

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An announcement graphic set on a light blue and purple watercolour-textured background. The header reads 'Introducing StoryWeave Productions.' The logo, an inkwell with a needle and thread coming out of it and an ink scribble extending from the tip of the needle, sits between 'Story' and 'Weave.' Below that is smaller text that reads 'A TTRPG Actual Play channel, committed to showcasing diverse and compelling stories, with accessibility and high quality production at the forefront.' Surrounding those elements are three circular photos connected by a length of glowing purple thread: headshots of JienBirb (@JienBirb, half-Japanese with short reddish-brown hair and glasses), Kat (@LoreMistress93, white with long deep red hair and glasses), and MasqueWren (@MasqueWren, Caribbean with long braided black hair) The bottom left is a list of social media handles (StoryWeave on BlueSky, StoryWeaveProductions on Twitch, storyweaveprod@gmail.com). The bottom right reads 'More Details Soon...'

Hello, BlueSky! 📖🪡

We are StoryWeave Productions, a brand new TTRPG AP channel founded by Jien, Kat, and Wren. We’re thrilled to officially launch and will have some exciting announcements to share soon, so give us a follow and stay tuned for more!

Omg I’m so happy to see this! Congratulations you guys, can’t wait to see what you do 👀👌🏻💜

Sounds perfect - enjoy!

UNDERISLES: Roleplaying with Sign Language The award-winning RPG trilogy concludes. Learn British & American sign language as you play!

I’m just manifesting here: but it’s my birthday this Saturday - the big 36! If anyone would like to help me celebrate by way of backing Underisles… who am I to stop you? 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Wine with an actual cork and plain breadsticks. Cos I’m feeling kinda fancy but mostly a bit basic tonight 👌🏻

Inspirisles creators wave goodbye to popular sign language RPG with third book Signing off, for now.

Chase Taylor-Carter interviews @hatchlingdm.itch.io about Underisles, the capstone book in their trilogy of games designed to teach the basics of sign language and Deaf culture, talking about educational games, growth, patience, and how to deal with creative burnout.

UNDERISLES: Roleplaying with Sign Language The award-winning RPG trilogy concludes. Learn British & American sign language as you play!

Hi @matthewmercer.bsky.social would you consider sharing our Kickstarter for UNDERISLES? It’s the final entry in a trilogy of ttrpgs that teach American Sign Language. You really helped boost our previous game and introduced the Critter community to ASL learning!

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Four kids lined up signing ‘Thank You’

Uhmmm… wow. I cannot believe we’re at nearly double our target goal in less than 12 hours! That is WILD. You guys are amazing - thank you so, so much for the support ❤️

Funded in just over 2hrs! Thank you everyone who has pledged or spread the word on the project. @kessabrae.bsky.social and I are understandably over the moon!

Underisles is LIVE!

Come and support the final book of this incredible TTRPG trilogy, the team at @hatchlingdm.itch.io are wonderful to work with and not only is this game suitable for the whole family to play, but ALSO you can use it to learn sign language (ASL or BSL)! 🤩

UNDERISLES IS LIVE! GET IN HERE!!!😍

I bought Inspirisles a couple years ago and I love the concept so much. It comes with links to sign language tutorials to help you get comfortable and provides a low-stakes space to practise. Not to mention I love the idea of assigned movements for casting spells.
I hope the Kickstarter does well!!

Thanks so much for your support and I’m so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it! ☺️

Underisles Closes Out Sign Language-Focused Educational RPG Trilogy Discover Underisles, the final sign language-focused RPG trilogy that sends teenage adventurers on an underground dungeon crawl while teaching ASL and BSL.

NEW FROM TTRPG INSIDER: I spoke with @hatchlingdm.itch.io about Underisles, the third entry in its trilogy of fantasy TTRPGs designed to help teach ASL and BSL www.ttrpginsider.news/p/underisles...

Campaign comes out next week, but here's the interview for this week!

UNDERISLES: Roleplaying with Sign Language The award-winning RPG trilogy concludes. Learn British & American sign language as you play!

WE ARE LIVE! The final instalment of the Isles trilogy is Kickstarting now - please check it out if you can ❤️

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1 hour till the Underisles Kickstarter launch! Join the 1,223 others awaiting the conclusion of our sign language learning #ttrpgs.

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Oh thank you! I’ll deep delve in it tomorrow!

Omg. Would you?? That would be fab! I also just want to always gush about my ‘thing of the time’ - but don’t have many to share with!

I’ll have to check it out! I’m head-deep in reaction vids atm 😂

Me neither - I’m so pumped! Can’t wait to see what you do with the characters 🥰

It’s infectious! 😂

Yup yup 💯🥰

💯 all the awards babe! 🥰

💯all the awards go to you! 😂

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Pop Quiz just because this is my special interest right now okay? Can you name the Saja Boys left to right?
#KPopDemonHunters