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Do You Wizard Much, Gale?

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Press ''keep reading'' for the entire comic.

Gale's just happy to have another nerd to chat with.

Please forgive me if little details are missing from characters from time to time, it was a lot of work and these things just tend to happen.

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Please commission themmmm jshjdjgjh I've had this as my profile icon on discord for a while, I love it so much ;_;

Definitely dropping a new comm when I can again but I have to save up for a bit <3 <3

Recent Ko-fi commission I did for @rielzero of their OC Half-Elf Locke. Thank you again for commissioning me! :D Please do not repost without credit, edit or use this artwork in any way.

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Morning, my love.

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I will not stop drawing them kiss.

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Locke says ''wah'' based on an old traditional sketch, lol. The cheeb ones are fun.

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You have got your hooks in me.

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Loki: *panicked screeches in bat form*

Astarion: Calm down! Just think of transforming into something else.. it'll happen.

Loki: *turns into a rat*

Astarion:

Loki: squeaks.

Astarion: Darling, you look like an absolute snack.

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Heyy chronic fatigue is being blerhhhh

I'm just opting to doodle atm so I don't go insane :/

Found an old wip of this one pose and decided to expand on it and mess with an outfit design, lol. Just roughs, still.

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Tfw your dark consort eyeballs you like this.

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Original by for-tymora's blog, altering this slightly and removing some bits to prevent overly spoiling my oc.

30 Questions for Your Tav! [ Ask Meme ]

Your Tav as a Companion

1. What would your Tav’s greetings be (at different levels of approval)?

Negative (<0):

He stares just at you, Clicking his tongue in an annoyed tone.

"Got nobody else?"

"I would prefer if you'd find a better source of entertainment."

Neutral (0 - 19):

"Seems like you've got something to say."

He stares at you, just raising a brow and cocking his head sideways.

“This better be important.”

Medium and up (20+):

"Hmm? Sorry, you caught me off guard."

"Feeling chatty? I don't mind."

"I'm all ears." Gestures to his ears.

When spoken to by someone other than the player character:

"I'd prefer to be in touch with someone better suited for important conversations. No small talk."

Flirting:

Pretends he wasn't intensely eyeballing your back earlier, winks.

"Something wrong, love?"

"Hey, caught you staring.''

"I was hoping you'd talk to me."

"You're looking dreamy today."

"Hello, love."

"..Hmm? Hmm.." He seems happy.

"I was wondering when you'd need me again."

Partnered:

"Hello, partner in crime." Mischief on his face.

"Say what you need, I'm here to listen."

Act 3 Vampire - Partnered:

"You look hungry, or maybe I'm... Heh."

"Ask me anything, anything, anything.."

"I'd kill if it'd make you happy."

"My love, we are so close to victory, I can almost touch it." (To Astarion Origin)

''You're looking splendid and magical today.'' (To Gale Origin)

"Yes, my sun?" (To Astarion Origin)

''Yes, my love?''

Broken up:

He Just looks at you emptily, and disappointed. Dead eyed.

2. Describe their tent setup! What’s on the outside? The inside?

It's the most put-together you've even seen. Stitched to the brim, looks like it can collapse and barely covers the bedroll. Has a bunch of bags surrounding it and crates to support the rest, kind of like a pillow-fort situation.

3. What would their character quest be titled? Why?

I personally haven't decided on this yet. Rat-themed perhaps, or something to do with him looking sickly.

4. What would your Tav’s romance scenes look like? How many would they have?

Probably depends on the Origin character, I can't picture him being romanced by anyone other than Gale or Astarion at this time. There would be romance and bonding scenes.

5. Describe their idle animations!

Cracking neck, cracking bones, stretching uncomfortably.

Pondering, tapping his foot on the ground with arms folded.

Wiping his face and looking at his hand for a moment before wiping it off his pants.

Tightening his arm wraps (would look like he's rubbing his lower arms.)

Casting Shocking Grasp, just to look at the sparks in his hands, then waves it off.

Pulling out his journal and browsing through it or jotting something down.

Sitting down and drawing (Stops upon approach.)

Act 3 idle Animations would be conditional adittions.

Poking his teeth, then stare at his finger..

Observe his wrist scars, turning it around and stroking it.

Scratch his neck scars, stretch.

Looks like he's smelling something, clearly bothered by it.

Pull out a bottle of blood and sip from it excessively.

Sitting down and drawing (doesn't stop when approached.)

6. How would the player go about meeting them in Act 1? What is their introduction?

I've done a post on this before I think, but it would be in the location near the intellect devourers, hunched over and trying to keep himself from hurling.

8. After Act 3, What are they talking about at the reunion party?

Probably about the change of appearance and hairstyle, and how he's doing better than he was after the defeat of the netherbrain. He's still settling down and getting used to things, 6 months wasn't enough.

Back to Basics

9. What’s the significance behind your Tav’s name?

Locke misspells his name, because he came up with it when he was sixteen. In his mind, Loki is written Locke at first because it sounds like ''Lock-i'' to him, he was the lockpicker in a gang of orphans.

10. Does your Tav have a last name? Is there a meaning behind it?

He comes up with it on the spot, it means ''Trick'' and its very much meant to be a trick.

12. Does your Tav have any tattoos or scars? Why?

Locke's facial tattoo is magic ink, its a protective ward of sorts. Won't elaborate. His scars are all from abuse, different people.

13. What is your Tav’s main color palette? Why do they choose those colors?

Has a strong attachment to purple because of his dead childhood friend, who was a purple tiefling.

14. Where are they from? What was home like?

Baldurian sewers. Not much of a home, more like a nightmare.

15. Is your Tav more likely to fight/flight/freeze/fawn?

He fights in most cases.

17. Do they have any enemies outside of the main plot? Any friends?

He has acquaintances, his closest being a fatherly figure, The Undertaker, Jermaine.

Deep Dives

20. What is their relationship to touch? Do they shy away from it? Do they need it to feel present?

Very much touch-starved, but dislikes casual friendly touch because he's afraid of affection at first.

21. Describe a defining moment from their past, which makes them who they are today!

He has CPTSD, it wouldn't be a singularity, though I'd say the moment he became a warlock is pretty big.

22. How is your Tav’s relationship with their family? Their parents?

The woman who raised him thoroughly abused him, so did the other orphans he was raised with. As adults, their relationship is strained and reduced to just being familiar with one another. He doesn't view them as family. He simply can't.

24. What does your Tav consider to be their own biggest character flaw?

He desires to have something of his own, but fails to give it a place. He feels like everything that he does have will never be completely his own, at times. (I'm being vague on purpose.)

25. What is something they would die on a hill over?

Wizards being prone to explosiveness. He will not accept the reality that some wizards never blow themselves up in any capacity. They're all one wrong step away from exploding themselves.

27. What is the worst thing they think they’ve ever done/said to someone they loved?

Say no to his ex-boyfriend.

28. Describe a smell that reminds your Tav of childhood.

..Cooked Dwarf roast.

29. What fears keep them up at night?

Sleeping in the dark.

30. What does your Tav want more than anything?

Power, or to feel like he's worth something.

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Keeping Count, In Multiple Ways

It's an Average night, for the vampire lord, but not for the common folk. Who would know whatever hedonist couples get up to in the middle of their off hours? More debauchery? Cuddle?

Sometimes the peasants and servants held betting contests with no outcome, as said speculated activities took place in a private section of the palace.

As far as fantasying about vampires go, usually it involved something with blood, torture, and bondage.. But it's always spoken of as a mild joke, the tone causes dissociation between the newer fanatics who joined the staff. They certainly don't last, often, boundaries were crossed and vampires know how to make use of about anything that inconveniences them.

Such as, a well bottled champagne, or a fine red. With a touch of freshly discarded initiates who didn't make the cut. No long term employment for them, bugger.

Astarion took one whiff off the latest bottle, raising a brow at this one. ''Hmm, one of the humans..? It's.. Earthly, somewhat aged perhaps.'' He takes a sip, a pleased expression develops on his face.

''Makes you wonder when they get the hint.. They're the ones walking in to a vampire den offering free labor.''

His consort, Loki, is sitting atop of a luxurious writing desk. His eyes are focused on some opened letters. He glosses over the written words, barely reading. He's distracted.

''Mortals, fanatics specifically.. Are fairly desire-oriented. And most creatures of desire see little else.'' Astarion takes a step closer to his consort. ''You can't fault them for pushing, I do enjoy a good locally sourced blood bag like any other..''

''I think you just enjoy punishing them, because it's more fun.''

''Punish them how?''

''They come here, hoping to receive your blessing, are given a list of rules and proceed to break them despite having it all written out for them on what not to do.'' Loki pushes the letter aside.

''I've noticed how easily they are tempted to break the rules. Did you instruct the staff not to interfere?'' The half elf looks up to meet the vampire lord with intense eye contact. There's a playful grin on his face.

''Obviously. It's a testing phase, but it all works out. It's in the paperwork too, so nothing that can harm us long term.'' Astarion chuckles, then fills a chalice with the wine. He strides over to his consort and hands him the cup.

Loki's eyes remain trained on Astarion, unblinking. He's calculating potential problems in his head, but doesn't voice his concerns. ''It all works out in the end, as you say.'' He then focusses on the drink in his hand, taking a large swig. ''The fruits of labor and a well-done investment, then. What if they hadn't failed the trials?'' He puts the chalice down.

''Proper employment first. I'm not a crook, just a lawyer with a rather nice estate and a decent paycheck. Oh, and also.. The Vampire Ascendant, lord and ruler of the crimson palace.. Lover of debauchery and.. Virginal handsome men.'' His voice lowers at the last part, slow, sultry. Quite horny.

Notably Loki had unbuttoned one singular button of his blouse, the second Astarion turned around.

''Someone pays attention.'' The half elf looks innocently at his husband. He adjusts a stray strand of hair and slicks it back behind his ear.

''I am incredibly attentive.'' Astarion affirms, he settles between the other's legs, placing a firm grip on Loki's thigh.

He's amused at how silent Astarion becomes for a moment ''No Monologues? The employment rate seems.. A little Unbalanced. And I thought I told you to stop with the virginal thing.. I might not match your stamina but I-'' Loki is stopped mid-sentence when Astarion tilts his head to draw a kiss out of him.

''I'm not ..'' Loki gasps, a fang pierces the skin of his lower lip, drawing a bit of blood. ''Astarion..'' He huffs, annoyance coats his features whilst a trail of blood forms on his mouth.

''Delicate, sensitive.. And Mine.'' The vampire lord licks his lips as he draws back. One of his hands still rests on his consort's thigh. He gives him a light squeeze. ''..Tender? Yes, quite tender.'' He then strokes the length of his leg.

''There you go again.. Flattery could do with less teasing, how about..'' Loki makes a fist and grabs Astarion by the collar of his fine garment, pulling him closer. Astarion nearly melts from this sudden move, swept up in the moment.. Only for Loki to stop his lips from touching the other. He chuckles, letting out a cold breath on Astarion's face before releasing him.

''That was just mean.'' The high elf pouts. ''I thought you were going to-'' Loki puts his index finger on his lips to shush him. The vampire studies the other's face, confused.

Loki then pushes him back a little more, his fingers slip towards his blouse, silently undoing a few more buttons. He caresses his own form, drawing a curve, watching Astarion's quiet stare.

The silence makes the sound of fabric being caressed sound incredibly sensual.

''Tender.'' Loki mouths in a whisper. Astarion could swear he had been drooling, caught off guard by how easily Loki could make him fall quiet. He knows the half elf knows.

''It's lovely to see you fall apart, love.'' Loki laughs, He gets up from the dresser, giving Astarion a push. The lord lets out the heavy breath he was holding. It's rare Loki takes the lead, which makes it all the more tempting to immediately spin him around.

So, before Loki could grab him by his collar again, Astarion uses his supernatural speed to throw him on their bed.

''Astarion!'' Loki sits up slightly as Astarion begins to take of his luxurious vest. ''Come now, Darling.. After that display, I can't help myself..'' He crawls towards the other, who remains somewhat peeved.

''So impatient, how unlike you.'' His consort says sarcastically. He playfully presses a foot against Astarion's chest to keep him from getting closer. The other grabs the limb to pull him closer anyway.

''Darling, that would be.. An average night. No, I think I'll just..'' Astarion puts his hand on Loki's shoulder to push him down on the mattress. ''Take my sweet time..'' He presses his lips to the other's neck, earning pleased noises from the smaller man.

Two slender hands wrap around the vampire lord's back, caressing the lines of his muscles and scars. Loki sighs with a smile on his face as his body submits.

Perhaps he should ask about the employment rate when he's less distracted..

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Mmmm Green atmosphere, yummy.

That's pretty gay, sirs.

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For those who joined the test stream, thanks for hanging out! I'll see about streaming during my preferred time this week now that I figured out my settings again :D

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Pls draw ur oc sitting in Astarion's lap, I will die for them 🥺

ok >:D

Anyone else have doodle requests? Will probably finish wips like this later but this is nice to do in between my comics.

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Experimenting with new chibi style, tried 2 different render/lineart methods. I'll be going forward with the version on the right.

You probably won't see this one for a while though cause I got other wips to prioritize xD