#tavtober

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Tav-tober 2025

Since the fifth anniversary of Baldur's Gate 3's early access launch happens to coincide with OC-tober, I wanted to share a BG3-themed list for the month! The list is free to remix, skip, and modify as you see fit, dear reader.

Plain text list under the cut:

Origin

Class

A Nautiloid’s Chance in Hell

Gather your party

Alternate Class

Camp Life

Tadpole

Devil’s Bargain

Opposite Alignment

Ideals, Flaws, and Bonds

Absolute

Guardian

Celebration

Death Saving Throw

Approval/Disapproval

Insight/Deception

Natural Twenty/Critical Failure

Surprise Round

Moonrise

The Dead Three

Emperor

Baldur’s Gate

Side Quest

Temple of Bhaal

Wyrm’s Rock

Level 1 versus Level 12

Resolution

The Power

Elder Brain

Farewells

Epilogue

[thepoisonjackal]

Here's all the tavs I drew for this month!! Not gonna tag the owners again lol but im happy I finished it, and hope everyone liked it <3

[mogruith]

Tavtober: Class

Sword Dancer of Eilistraee

It took Coranzan 130 years to earn the title 'Sword Dancer of Eilistraee'. He's simultaneously immensely proud and frustrated by that fact.

After Coranzan's failed surface raid in 1332 DR, the Paladin of Lathander, Lórindol, escorted the twins to the Waterdeep to verify their claim of a connection to Eilistraeens. From there, they rejoined their parents at the Promenade of the Dark Maiden, having little else to turn to. Coranzan and Z'ress ( @susann-noir ) spent time reconsidering his path, speaking with the Eilistraeens there, and eventually joining them.

Coranzan had met a few role models that counseled him and inspired him to join the Clergy. Chiefly, a human bard layworshipper that married into Eilistraeenism, Mog Ruith. And a kind and patient priestess, Nixana Khalazza ( @pavusprince ), who guided him and tempered his angry and bitter heart.

However, for those that knew Coranzan in his previous life, he carries a reputation as a former Keptolite propagandist in commoner circles. Although many of Eilistraee's priestesses were ex-Lolthite Priestesses themselves, Coranzan did not find many that trusted him as Keptolites were known for their silver tongues and manipulation.

Combined with the fact that Eilistraeens refused to accept male clergy until 1373 DR and further restricted men to join without having Changedanced until Eilistraee's return in 1489. Coranzan's progress among the EIlistraeen's was slow, partly due to a mistrust of men seeking positions in Eilistraee's Church and partly due to the fact that Coranzan was not afraid to trade barbs with the Priestesses of Eilistraee. They deemed him arrogant and power-hungry - an assessment not entirely without merit.

He was accepted as a novice in 1377 DR, and trains diligently with whoever will accept him, including his parents, his mentors, and volunteers for whatever opportunities he's allowed. Although Coranzan is indeed ambitious and seeks position, he also strongly believes in Eilistraee's message and feels anger for those who were misled by Lolth (and Keptolo) as he was.

Coranzan is finally accepted as a Cleric of Eilistraee after Eilistraee announces her return and reveals herself as a vision dancing in the moonlight along the walls of Waterdeep in 1489 DR. Coranzan was near drowned in hopelessness when this occured and having witnessed it personally invigorated him.

Shortly after returning to the Promenade, he prayed to her feverishly, a combination of hope and desperation. A century of hard work and dedication led to a tearful and grief-stricken prayer Eilistraee couldn't ignore. She said nothing, but her music could be heard and her glowing presence felt. Coranzan was blessed with his hair being cast alight with silvery dancing flames. Returning to the priestesses, he showed Eilistraee's blessing, and they could no longer deny that he'd earned her favor. He finally became a Sword Dancer of Eilistraee in 1491 DR at 262 years old.

[wasteful-sam]

Tavtober prompt: Class

Ranger // Gloom stalker

Bow and arrows are her primary weapons, but by act 3, thanks to Lae'zel's vigorous training, she can dual-wield two longswords.

[astral-campfire]

As the previous blog was deleted, we sadly lost the catalogue of prompts! But fear not, we will revive them with our new buddy, Tavtober! ✨

Feel free to complete and post as many, or as few as you want.. or if you've completed them already.. re-blog them! It's what Tumblr's all about! 😌

What's in your OC's backpack?

2. Does your OC have any nicknames or pet names?

3. Your OC as a Flower

4. Your OC as an animal

5. What meme reminds you of your Tav/Durge?

6. What's your Tav/Durge's Zodiac sign?

7. What 'Home' mean to your OC?

8. What's your Tav/Durge's love language?

9. What does your Tav/Durge sound like to you?

10. Does you OC pack snacks for the road?

11. What's your OC like drunk?

12. If your OC were a Disney princess (genderless) Who would they be?

13. What is your Tav’s Happy Place?

14. What is your Tav/Durge's favourite dinosaur?

15. If your Tav had an introduction soliloquy like the other origin characters, what would they say?

16. What is the first thing people notice about you Tav’s appearance?

17. Your OC's Dice set

18. If your Tav settled in a house, what sort of house would it be?

19. Does your Tav have any scars with a particular story?

20. What sort of foods does your Tav like?

21. What is the ever-so insightful thing Minthara would say about your Tav/Durge?

22. Does your Tav have any irrational fears?

23. What is your Tav’s favourite non-physical thing about their partner?

24. Your Tav/Durge and partners' Ship-name

25. What kind of wedding would your Tav/Durge have?

26. What is your Tav's personal questline name?

27. What D&D class would you be IRL?

28. Spell your OC's name in Songs

29. A Quote that defines them

30. What celestial body (sun, moon, clouds, etc.) do you associate with your Tav?

31. Pick My Prompts! or Freebie - Master Promptlist

Feel free to ask any questions below 👇

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[lindissi]

Oathbreaker, Lindissi. Autumn 2025. Pen and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9in x 12in.

For @realhousewivesbg3 ‘s Tavtober and Durge-o-ween

[optimisticgrey]

It's Tavtober🎃 Day 1 - What's in your OC's backpack?

over at the Astral Campfire! You can join us here!

You can find the full prompt list here

dramatic Celeste by @rdekarios

Celeste's backpack tends to be a mess. She carries a pouch with around 100 emergency gold with her, as well as a collection of things she tends to forget

a copy of Architecture of the Weave; a book she discussed in depth with Gale

a small pouch of spices

a forgotten piece of bread (not moldy but thoroughly dried)

the gold ring she nicked from Mattis in the Emerald Grove

Scratch's ball

A clean shirt and a piece of soap (suggestion of Gale, as Celeste tends to be covered in blood and gore)

a bottom full of forgotten left overs: dried fruits, a short piece of robe, some fur, leaf remnants, a tiny stick Scratch gave her, a single sandal (also from Scratch), a wooden deer Halsin whittled, a dagger Wyll told her to keep save and they both forgot about it

During their journey, the Necromancy of Thay and the Dark Amethyst were in there as well.

[snowfolly]

Tali Winnie-the-Pooh’s it when he sleeps

Day 2 of Astarion/Tavtober

(I HC that they sleep for reasons)