#Fez Inkwright

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"Every Soul is the Architect" by Fez Inkwright on INPRNT

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The Poison Season

By Mara Rutherford.

Cover art by Fez Inkwright.

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Fez Inkwright

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Well damn

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↪ ✧ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐋 ( based on the oracle deck created by fez inkwright. each card represents an archetypal 'character' who resides in the citadel. send these as prompts for inspiring starters , or use them for drabbles ! feel free to combine prompts where desired . SEND A " ✧ " FOR RECIEVER TO RANDOMIZE A CARD ! )

𝐈. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 , - the aspirant : ambition, diligence, setbacks. - the assassin : ruthlessness, conviction. - the catalyst : radical changes, taking control. - the diviner : divine timing, evaluation. - the fate : accepting help, guidance. - the founder : foundations, community. - the heir : unseen potential, hesitation. - the hound : loyalty, chains, promises. - the king : control, reversal of fortune. - the poet : relationships, vulnerability. - the queen : determination, sacrifice. - the sleeper : cause and effect, clarity. - the spymaster : knowledge, distrust. - the waker : awareness, reflection. - the wise one : tradition, order.

𝐈𝐈. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐘 , - the acolyte : new projects, learning. - the alchemist : balance, invention, destruction. - the archer : biding your time, planning ahead. - the astronomer : discovery, augury. - the captain : taking command, teamwork. - the cartographer : a crossroads, exploration. - the champion : achievement, downfall. - the enchanter : deception, trickery. - the guide : inheritance, correction. - the orator : communication, confidence. - the patron : mentorship, finances. - the priest : perseverance, faith. - the scholar : investigation, research. - the sentinel : determination, certainty. - the warrior : perfectionism, burnout.

𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐃 , - the botanist : parenthood, legacy. - the forgotten : missed opportunities, fear of failure. - the gambler : loss, risks. - the hunter : surefootedness , predestination. - the merchant : self-worth, trade. - the miser : stubbornness, inflexibility. - the muse : generosity, naivety. - the pathless : difficult decisions, lack of direction. - the pilgrim : opportunities, growth. - the sailor : new influences, wanderlust. - the shepherd : celebration, family. - the smith : overthinking, taking action. - the thief : seizing the moment, selfishness. - the vengeance : overcoming sleights, a choice. - the walker : the unknown, the journey.

𝐈𝐕. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏𝐄 , - the adventurer : responsibility, expectations. - the brawler : lack of empathy, confrontation. - the chiromancer : delivering news, collaboration. - the dancer : self-expression, strength. - the herald : small regrets, longing. - the mascareri : hiding your true self, projection. - the musician : inspiration, gratitude. - the painter : productivity, creation. - the puppeteer : explanations, apologies. - the runaway : secrets, running away from problems. - the storyteller : viewpoints, control. - the tailor : attention to detail, pride. - the twins : self-protection, dual natures. - the weaver : rediscovery, transition. - the witch : experimentation, rebellion.

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a nasty man i had the pleasure of painting for Fez Inkwright's new book.

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New in the Spiral House Shop!

September 29, 2023

The Long Hidden Friend by John George Hohman Edited and Illustrated by Gemma Gary

Magic: A History: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present by Chris Gosden

The White Deer: Ecospirituality and the Mythic by Melinda Reidinger

Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical Alchemy by Robert Allen Bartlet

Visual Alchemy: A Witch's Guide to Sigils, Art, and Magic by Laura Tempest Zakroff

How to Deal: Tarot for Everyday Life by Sami Main

Small Magics: Practical Secrets from am Appalachian Village Witch by H Byron Ballard

The Seed & Sickle Oracle Deck by Fez Inkwright

Crafting a Daily Practice: A Simple Course on Self-Commitment by T Thorne Coyle

The Gorgon's Guide To Magical Resistance edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff

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Notes on Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna) from Botanical Curses and Poisons, The Shadow-Lives of Plants by Fez Inkwright

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Book Review: Folk Magic and Healing, An Unusual History of Everyday Plants

This is: Folk Magic and Healing : An Unusual History of Everyday Plants by: Fez Inkwright! Rating: 8/10 Pros: ILLUSTRATIONS!!! I can't begin to say how stunning this book really is. It's clearly zeroed in on UK plantlife, but the sheer amount of folklore and old 'healing' usages mentioned in this book is well worth grabbing it up! It begins with a great breakdown of plantlife and how they were crucial to people before common medicine was the way of the world. Cons: Hm, I'd say the references used might be a bit of a con, the author does include references and sources however I feel for the sheer amount of information in this book it doesn't have nearly as wide a variety of sources cited. But considering the author's a folklorist in her own right I'm mildly okay with that. I also didn't go into this book expecting most of it to be encyclopedia like, but I'm also okay with that! Buy? If you're interested in Britain's usage of herbalism and how it ties into their naming and folk tales? Do so! As someone who's interested in herbalism as a whole and folklore as a whole it was a refreshing read! A lot of those plants have been transferred over to the US so it's helpful here but maybe not as much as some others.

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My paired down list of spirit work and death magic. (Obviously this is what works for me and I'm kind of a picky person when I aquire written work)

Physical Media:

Cunning Words: A Grimoire of Tales and Magic by Marshall WSL (This one I pre-ordered and haven't gotten through the whole text but it's a good read. It incorporates the art of story telling with distinct spells and magic. I think it's very unique but I wouldn't recommend it unless you want something with flavor)

Riding the Bones by the three little sisters (this one is an anthology of particular practices from different walks of life pertaining to death and transition. I've only read a few of the stories but for what it's worth I think its good insight)

Botanical Curses and Poisons by Fez Inkwright (I only list this because it's always good to know what's good and bad for you. Know what can kill you and you can probably avoid it)

The Bones Fall in A Spiral by Mortellus (again I've mentioned this before but I think this is a good work for someone getting into the field and needs someone that's direct and experienced in what they do. One of my favorites.

Consorting with Spirits by Jason Miller (I feel like this is a staple of the craft and while I personally don't connect with the material it works and it has some good points)

Metamorphosis by Ovid (I think it's always necessary to deal with primary texts. Go with the classics. Ovid has a beautiful way of writing and you get to really understand the stories and myths that spirits of the dead living etc are connected to and if you do any deity work I highly recommend it.)

Of Blood and Bone by Kate Freuler (I have mixed views on this one. some of the stuff is informative and it provides some good spells, but it lacks transparency and depth. I find Mortellus book far more student minded.)

The complete language of flowers by S. Theresa Dietz (if you work with the dead, deities, spirits or hey plant spirits. Chances are you've come across Victorian flower language. I use this book as a reference guide for symbolism/folklore/ and as a way to connecting with spirits)

Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes (hey no library is complete without an encyclopedia. I personally like this one because it's very indepth without being too overwhelming. Not sure where to go? Just pick up this book and you can do more indepth research later. It's what it's there for. Reference guides are one of my favorites.)

Okay that's it for my physical media.

I also have a list of digital copies I keep.

Morbid Magic by Tomàs Prower (I think if you buy any book from this collection buy this one. It gives you an over all guide of most death practices around the world)

Historical:

Death, Dissection and the Destitute by Ruth Richardson

The Work of the Dead by Thomas W. Laqueur.

(I list these because they are a good source guide to how we treated the dead and spirits in the past. It's always important we learn from those that came before us.)

Greek Customs: (if you're going to do any type of work with Greek chthonic deities I suggest these three articles/books. I'm not saying its mandatory but these are very helpful guides to understanding ancient thought and how to bring them into today.)

Burial Customs, The Afterlife and the Pollution of Death in ancient Greece by Francois Pieter Retief and Louise Cilliers (free on research gate)

Underworld Gods in Ancient Greek Religion Death and Reciprocity by Ellie Mackin Roberts

Inner Purity and Pollution in Greek Religion Volume 1 by Andrej Petrovic and Ivana Petrovic (this one's my personal favorite)

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GUYS LOOK AT MY PAKIDGE HAUL <- it finally collected faer mail from their po box

under a read more because this is gonna be LONG

warning for a suggestive cover of a n/s/f/t artbook as well!

^ the whole lot!!!!!! close-ups and honourable mentions below!

^ these two tamagotchis and stickers were mailed to me, as a gift!!!! i'm so excited to buy batteries and play with them omg...

@popsicle-prince LOOKIE LOOOOOOK OMG THEY CAME SO FAST. THANK YOU SO MUCH BELOVED 🫶🏽💖💖💖💖💖💖💖✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ also the stickers are adorable and sweet, thank yoooou

^ I AM BEYOND ECSTATIC THAT THE MOONLIGHT MELODY ZINE ARRIVED OH MY GOD... i can't wait to take a look through the books tbh. they're so THICK wtf i was not expecting that but i am not complaining. overjoyed with how they look. the charms and pencil case are adorable too wahh 🥺💖💖💖

thank you so much for everyone's hard work, @xvanthology !!!!!

^ jast some things i've needed for a while hehe. some wicked cushions to replace my fraying headphone ear pads (supposedly they'll last longer as well as looking fashionable).

and some loop earplugs!!! i had the sleep loops but these ones are the ones that switch settings. i also got a cord so they don't get lost. they're for uni next year!

^ TWO NEW ORACLE DECKS LET'S GOOOOOOOO.

the seed and sickle oracle deck by fez inkwright was one shown to me by my dear beloved friend ericius, and the oracle of the universe by stacey demarco tbh just called to me... it's so gorgeous.

^ PRINTS VENLUMI PRINTS THEY'RE HEREEEEE. oooouuuuhhhhh they're so gorgeous i am Obsessed with them. they're perfectly sized too, and i just guessed when it came to picking a size lol!!! i'm so glad waugh. 💖💖💖💖

@batensan thank you so much for your gorgeous work, and for the personal note!

^ ANOTHER ZINE ARRIVED YIPPEEEEEEE. i am so happy it looks so cute!!! there's more stuff in the booklet's packaging too! the pins and standee and charm are so cute 🥹💖💖💖

this zine doesn't have a tumblr unfortunately! but i am thanking them in case the artists see this post anyway \^w^/

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i am over the moon with all the stuff i got today waaaahhh... i feel a little overwhelmed even! it's like it's my birthday in a way?? i don't even know where to start with everything!!!! AHHH i'm so happy ;w;

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Snape Preference ~ Books He Recommends

Severus Snape Masterlist

Context You ask him for something good to read and he gives you a pile of books he thinks you'll enjoy. (This is excluding the obvious amount of potions and herbology books he probably has)

The Secret History by Donna Harett Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality.

The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black by E. B. Hudspeth

Philadelphia, the late 1870s. A city of gas lamps, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages—and home to the controversial surgeon Dr. Spencer Black. The son of a grave robber, young Dr. Black studies at Philadelphia's esteemed Academy of Medicine, where he develops an unconventional hypothesis: that the mythological beasts of legend and lore—including mermaids, minotaurs, and satyrs—were in fact humanity's evolutionary ancestors. And beyond that, he wonders: what if there was a way for humanity to reach the fuller potential these ancestors implied?

Masters Of Death by Olivie Blake

There is a game that the immortals play. There is only one rule: Don't lose.

The Maidens by Alex Michalides Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is adored by staff and students alike—particularly by the members of a secret society of female students known as The Maidens.

What Moves The Dead by T. Kingfisher When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruritania.

What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange voices at night, and her brother Roderick is consumed with a mysterious malady of the nerves.

Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes Who hasn't wondered for a split second what the world would be like if a person who is the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you've probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death. The campus of this "Poison Ivy League" college—its location unknown to even those who study there—is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate...and where one's mandatory graduation thesis is getting away with the perfect murder of someone whose death will make the world a much better place to live.

Botanical Curses & Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants By Liz Inkwright In both history and fiction, some of the most dramatic, notorious deaths have been through poisonings. Concealed and deliberate, it's a crime that requires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing: the difference lies only in the dosage! In Botanical Curses and Poisons, Fez Inkwright returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating, untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and fungi. 

Dracula by Bram Stoker Irish author Bram Stoker introduced the character of Count Dracula and provided the basis of modern vampire fiction in his 1897 novel entitled Dracula. Written as a series of letters, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and ships' logs, the story begins with lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to meet Dracula at his remote castle to complete a real estate transaction. Harker soon discovers that he is being held prisoner, and that Dracula has a rather disquieting nocturnal life. Touching on themes such as Victorian culture, immigration, and colonialism, among others, this timeless classic is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Dracula is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life.

Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. Far as I'm concerned, he can keep his flashy combat magic to himself. I'm not joining his pack of adoring fans. I don't need help surviving the Scholomance, even if they do. Forget the hordes of monsters and cursed artifacts, I'm probably the most dangerous thing in the place. Just give me a chance and I'll level mountains and kill untold millions, make myself the dark queen of the world.

Hope you enjoyed this quick idea I had. Also, all of these books are amazing and I 100% recommend all of them!

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LOOK AT MY NEW ORACLE DECK AAHSGRJWJFJWN

The Citadel, a fantasy oracle. By: Fez Inkwright (also the creator of the seed and sickle deck)

I asked Hermes to guide me in drawing the showcase cards and...yeah this is his deck now 😭/pos /af

I lov him so much, ohoho and and guess what???

My love, @discountprophet , has the same deck! Were devising scheemes with Hermes on a tabletop game, i am pumped as fuck i cannot wait :D

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I’m putting together a wishlist of cartomancy decks I wanna get, and posting partly for organizational purposes and partly in case anyone has suggestions or disclaimers about the decks on my wishlist

1) Seed and Sickle Oracle by Fez Inkwright

2) The Green Witch Oracle by Arin Murphy-Hitchcock and Sara Richard

3) Botanica Occulta Tarot by Larisa Kramar

4) The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fez Inkwright

5) Wild Medicine Herbal Deck by tamed wild

6) The Pacific Northwest Tarot by Brendan Marnell

7) Hidden Waters Tarot by Ana Christina Tourian

8) The Octopus Tarot by Luna Charlotte

9) The Bottanical Deck by Jessica Bott

10) Midnight Sky Tarot Deck by Wandering Moon CO.