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@weirdest-wyrd
Weirdest Wyd
G’day! I’m Sootycrowbait, aka Sooty! I’m a huge fan of Tav’s and Durge’s and you might know my social account; Weird Weave.
This is my aspirational blog, where I organise my art journey especially dedicated to my Baldur’s Gate Tav, Taj the Drow Moon Druid and hopefully a dedicated webcomic, the Weirdest Wyrd.
Reblog if it’s okay for people to inbox you questions, headcanon, theories, anything about your Blorbo
Alrighty everyone, I'm deadset sick of seeing bots rule our comment section so I'm starting a tag called #bg3dizzy , where we all get drunk and help out our fellow bg3 OCers.
Get drunk, comment like fuck on your fellow Oc tags (#bg3oc #bg3tav #bg3 durge) and raise up your mates!
Welcome @wyfyoyo and her OC Mina to the fandom. Check out her awesome lore about her family and get to know her better!
On Saturdays, I'm coming for you Bg3 OC fandom. Tah to akiimikiku@Deviantart for their f2u emote pack.
(Its a long weegend here in Canada so I'm day off!) Come be a drunkcunt with me and raise up your fandom! Comment! Comment! Comment!
Taj having an Australian accent is so funny and interesting, is that how Aunt Merla speaks or is it how you interpret drow being “down under”? Either way I find halfling adopted drow to be a really cool backstory and I really want to know how Taj sees herself since she’s an amnesiac
Ahhhh! My first ask! Thankyou @wyfyoyo! Thankyou!
So most of my OCs have an Aussie twist, as we don’t have a lot of representation that isn’t stereotypical, and I say that with the thickest, expletive laden occa “strine" accent even after ten years in Canada.
So after random-rolling Drow as species, I was delighted to find that ‘drow are Aussie’s’ meme, however, I do think their aristocratic British accent suits them better….. Duergar on the other hand…. Grymforge felt like hanging out on the farm.
So Taj was raised by Merla, the sweet, soft halfling, and Bydelle, the rough and ready duergar. If it helps, imagine Paul Hogan with more swearing and Emma Thompson inviting you to tea.
As a result Taj’s accent is a cultivated Australian accent, like Nicole Kidman or Cate Blanchett.
I’ve also been playing around with speech bubbles (inspired by @arrivasama ‘s amazing webcomic and have been trying to figure out how to convey Taj’s soft, breathless voice which comes or goes depending on how nervous she is. Transparency might be it, depending on readability…. We’ll see.
Also… this was meant to be a quick sketch!! *weeps* I’ll never get anything done!
I had a wildshape-related Taj brainwave @sootycrowbait
wip
so I had been thinking about the spider parlor again (which is the room, vanna uses when he is Arel to lure people in) and rereading some of my snippets and the children of Bhaal struck again and so I had to do another Durge verse. (Seriously thank you everyone for following me)
So the bhaalspawn are back for their VN cover again. (DLC I guess) and this time they are joined by a fellow but not durge bhaalspawn and a pooor tav that really wondered into the wrong house. (Seriously run away and come back post tadpole Tajana)
It’s just gonna get more blood moon from here as I flat and render this thing. I might have gotten inspired by the whole horror romance vn again.
top row right to left-
Caedus @theya-art, Zeke @bardic-perdita, Zhevani @yellomagoo
Next row left to right is
Vanna is of course mine, Raven is @cleomigadon, Lynette @faeriiefire
bottom row
Tajana @sootycrowbait/ @weirdest-wyrd and Ethery is @lucretiouswept
Webcomics for All!
I've been eating well and its time to share the feast!
And if you have a comic to share, please reply or let me know because I’d love to collect you all like Pokemon!
And if you find yourself on here, consider paying it forward and reblog some of your favourite artists!
Stories
Blood Beneath the Silent Wings by @yellomagoo Valance || Dark Urge || Drow || Paladin || Astarion Romance || Website
A Host at the Gate by @swanbrother Full OC Party! || Supplementary Tumblr
Dirge by @dirgecomic Valance || Dark Urge || Half Elf || Bard || Website
Rowan by @crocodiller Rowan || Tav || Elf || Ranger || Astarion Romancer
Brainworms by @mistercrowbar Aldiirn || Tav || Half Drow || Bard || Astarion Romancer || Website
Baldur's Gate: Don't Say Inevitable by @rielzero Locke || Tav || Warlock || Astarion Romancer || Website ||
Hilde by @ladymathart Hilde || Tav || Tiefling || Cleric
FireSeed by @thats-a-lot-of-cortisol Solace || Tav || Elf || Cleric || Rolan Romancer
Crimson Thunder by @arxiel Yvainne || Tav || Half-Elf || Wizard || Rolan Romancer
Bloodless by @faeorecom Velyndel || Set before Astarion's turning || Website
Fallen Father by @bareee Mark || Tav || Human || Fighter || Website
Dark Urge Companion by @angiemaniac Tav and Durge || Tiefling and Dragonborn || Monk and Sorcerer
Collections
Raven by @cleomigadon Raven || Dark Urge || Half Tiefling || Grim Knight || Shadowheart Romancer
Clover @tendermiasma Clover || Tav || Half-Elf || Wizard || Halsin Romancer
Ro @drmace Ro || Durge || Elf || Paladin/Sorcerer || Gortash Romancer
T’Riss & Phoenix @beepbeep-clowncar T’Riss & Phoenix || Tav & Durge || Elf & Dragonborn || Ranger & Barbarian || Astarion & Gale Romancers || #beepG3 || Master Post
Baa by @koldusek Baa || Tav || Changeling || Rogue || Durge Romancer
Maeve by @for-tymora Maeve || Tav || Elf || Cleric || Astarion Romancer
All About Your OC
Cheers bunches at @ranger-jahen! I absolutely adore doing these things because I have so many things in my head late at night that I never really write them down. I’m trying to do better!
Tagged!
1. OC Name: “Taj”, Tajana, The Druid, The Packrat, Whiskers, Stumpy, Sparky, Vin'iisk
2. Does your OC have any nervous tics or self-soothing habits?
Taj naturally flows to the back of any group, hiding behind anyone who casts a shadow. When forced to the front she tends to hide her hands, either within sleeves or behind her back. If not; they rub, tangle, knot or or rapid tapping of her pinky finger. When hurt or anxious she’s like an injured animal, isolating alone in a small, dark place without telling anyone. It is a problem.
3. Let's say your OC got kidnapped. What would save them?
Likely not Taj :D. Taj has an intuitive sense of people and I think she would tailor the needs to her kidnappers. Perhaps she will befriend them, making herself seem like and understanding friend, or a backstabber, willing to turn her mates in if she gets given but most likely, make herself seem weaker and more cowardly than she really is so they underestimate her, and then she makes a break for it, bolting, dodging and hiding. Not gonna lie, the druid escape scene from the DnD: Honor Among Thieves is an aspiration.
4. If your OC has a love interest, are they opposite or rather similar?
I haven’t found out Taj’s official partner so here are some ideas of how it might go.
Shadowheart- Alike: I’m actually writing Weirdest Wyrd with Shadowheart as the deuteragonist with their arcs growing side by side. She helps Taj believe in herself, whereas Taj helps her trust in others. They would begin radically different, with Taj trying to find gaps in Shadowheart’s armour, but being treated as a nuisance and burden but they eventually realise they’re both oppressed by perceived expectations of others.
Lae’zel- Opposite: Of the stories, Lae’zel and Karlach’s are my favourite. Taj would be so desperate to impress this lean, strong warrior with resolve of steel who only sees her as a weakling who won’t survive, so any resources or attention would be a waste. Earning Lae’zel Relationship Points would be a very long process! And when Lae’zel finally comes for Taj, the idiot druid would probably be so overwhelmed she’d faint. Their relationship would be very yin and yang.
Gale - Alike: I’m a goody-two-shoes, so Gale is always the first one to take a crack at Taj which was very intimidating my first playthrough. Don’t make me make decisions that early! Taj overwhelmed by a man who’s never coy? But like two hitched horses in a carriage, they would trot along nicely, supporting each other, although she’s turned off by his bragging and vanity.
Astarion: Opposites. Taj can immediately see through Astarion’s manipulation and he views her as little more than a midnight snack. He cares not a wit for her opinion and getting a rise, whether it’s shocking her moral compass or alighting a fiery blush across her cheeks with salacious double entendres.
Wyll: Alike. The mentor she always wanted; kind, encouraging and patient. Rather than retreat and hide from her mistakes, he pushes her to face and overcome them. They’re both driven to help others even at the cost of themselves.
Karlach: Alike and Opposite: Ooh! A hard one! They often have the same goals, but want to achieve it in different ways. Karlach is straightforward and headstrong, never hesitating and immediately ready for a fight, Taj second guesses everything and avoids disagreeing with others like the plague. “Fair ‘nuff,” is Australian for, “I don’t agree but I don’t want to argue,” which as a partner, would drive Karlach crazy!
5. Is there a story behind making your OCs? What inspired you?
Taj is my first OC in a long time, and back in the day I was the kind of creator who would basically copy/paste from fandom to fandom. I was determined not to do that this time, to push my writing outside my comfort zone. The only thing I really had my heart set on was as a moon druid but Taj came about by randomizers.
Species: I would have made a Mephistopheles tiefling, but I rolled a drow which I knew nothing about! Her backstory of an amnesiac raised by a halfling was to cover my lapse. But my feelings changed when I learned they’re shorties too! I'm 152cm tall, which is why I’d also have been happy with the shorter races. Gnome woulda been fun too, eh Karlach?
Appearance: Blue hair in a ponytail is my go to but then I realised the Barmy Army all had spunky lil ponytails, so I randomised the hair, and Taj coulda had a side Luskhan Tail and gone all in on the 80s look. I figured pigtails fit her personality better which was coming along, and her ribbons was also just a way to change her silhouette. Randomised the main colour of her palette and I’ll admit, I got a lightish fuschia (#E36BD5) just a little too eye gouging so a dusty mauve fit the violet better.
Personality wise, I’ve usually gone for snarky, tomboy types with as much trauma as a teaspoon, but when in Rome! Overbearing parents constantly worried you’re going to die is definitely my wheelhouse.
Is Taj exactly what I pictured? No, but as usual if you make it, you will love it.
Thank you to Takiimikiku@Deviantart for their f2u emote pack. I actually finished this a while ago but was stubborn in that I wanted to make sure I doodle something for every writing piece. Still tracing, but I plan to use this to improve my line-weights.
Tagged (And if you’ve already done it, link in the comments so I can find you!)
@arrivasama @bardic-perdita @for-tymora @harpyvibes @icephenixcom @kriskocomics @met-in-a-tavern @nasaiki @sarahsspectrums @swanbrother @thats-a-lot-of-cortisol @yellowmagoo
Needed a brain break so I drew some of my moots' tavs!
Nimriel belongs to @wasteful-sam ; Quin to @quinthebard ; Luna to @kimberbohwrites ; Kendis to @grapecaseschoices ; Taj to @sootycrowbait ; and Maleane to @mercymaker !
Thankyou for the tag @bardic-perdita for the tag. I had an idea of Taj as a romantic partner, but this helped me think things a little further through. Which in the party will benefit from a cinnamon roll partner?
Tagging @arrivasama , @hostatthegateextras (your choice who!) , @faeorecom , @thats-a-lot-of-cortisol , @met-in-a-tavern Quiz here: link
Awww! Of course Taj would be a cinnamonroll! In some ways I think this does suit her, someone kind, sweet and comforting as a beau, always wanted to help and be of service. She desperately craves love but fears rejection because, aside from her aunts, that's all she had and some of it has been brutal.
Once when she had an unrequited crush, and found Taj on her toes reaching for a Philter of Love elixer, Merla told her sadly, "I'm sorry my darling, we are never entitled to another's affection. We must respect their feelings and bear that weight silently." She holds that close to her, that she is never entitled (deserves) anything. But it does make her deliriously happy when she begins to feel like an accepted member of the Barmy Army, because friendship is a gift given freely.
But tell you what, she's a feral cat in the sack when drunk.
Thank you so much for everyone who has tagged me! They're coming!
I'm still chugging away at #weirdestwyrd but one of the things is realising things you eventually have to draw. So I am a lootrat. I will strip every environment clean of forks, rotting fish and skulls to sell to the merchant and it is part of Taj's character as well. How does she carry it all? Well I downloaded a mod that in the first room on the second floor of the Nautiloid it placed a Bag of Holding and that is my in-story explanation.
This is Taj's Bag of Celestial Sky (Skybag!). It actually belongs to Aunt Merla, but she just so happened to have it on her when captured. It is filled with so much craaaap......
Ratboy! Dear Ratboy! Meet one of my fav drows of tumblr, Belaufein! He's a cheeky lil imp who is going to have a hellova arc I can't wait to see! Again, when I started this serious I clumped it together but I want it to have its own page. @swanbrother has consistently inspired me to keep going with my own comic with his dedication and hellafun characters. What a handful!
A Host at the Gate is a deadset romp and with such a marvellous cast of OCs you can't guess where this BG3 comic will go!
For @yellomagoo, her Durge Zhevani. When I started this Campwear series I had no idea it would be a thing, so I want to give this its own post. But I really appreciate @yellomagoo as the first person to make me feel welcome on tumblr, going so far as to give Taj a lil cute cameo that I look at all the time to inspire me to keep going.
Her comic, Blood Beneath the Silent Wings, is damn haunting, beautiful in its monochrome and I know is going to crush my heart like a tincan eventually. Get going!
For marvellous @arrivasama, her durge, Niro. I'm really enjoying my Tav/Durge Campwear series. Its one of those 'glimpse of personality' choices of an OC. I don't know if Niro has official campware but she let me doodle, doodle and play around with it. If you haven't started reading her comic What Do You Really Want? I heartily recommend it. Her character expressions a lesson in themselves. She's been very encouraging with my artistic growth as I'm sure all you artists have slogged through the, "When will I be Good, everything Sux!?" stage of learning.
Thank you again. :)
Your Reflection
1. Why is your character’s eye colour the way it is? Is it random, or not?
Taj’s eye colour isn’t uncommon, a rich cherry colour more pink than red. Many who have confronted her with the accusation it was proof she was a slave of Lolth and would betray them in the end, which twists inside her guts as even her aunts have poisonous words against those who follow the spider goddess.
They are open and expressive, and although she doesn’t hate her eyes, she cannot meet them in a reflection. She always feels like she wears the face of a stranger.
2. Who gave your character their name?
Tajana was named by Auntie Merla, an adventurous halfling who cannot escape her restless feet. She’s the kind of aunt who returns with mysterious curios, a folktale for every fire and constantly tries to sneak weird local ingredients into every recipe.
With more languages than teeth, she would whisper to Tajana as she lay in her magical slumber, soothing her with, ‘My little puzzle, my missing piece.’ It is a Rashemon name that means ‘puzzle’ or ‘secret.’
3. Does your character have tattoos? What do they mean?
None. Although well meaning, her Aunts tend to control her in subtle ways.
Her meals are carefully prepared yoga everyday to ‘keep her adorable and petite’, which she suspects is a way to keep her from looking threatening to others. She may not wear the traditional druid armour or emblems to avoid drawing attention. Merla brushed her hair daily and would turn on the puppyeyes any time Taj would try to do things for herself.
No makeup, piercings and definitely no tattoos, all cultivated to avoid antagonizing elder druids with views on dark elves, if she’s seen at all.
She loves them very much, but many times she feels like a porcelain doll, only to be seen through glass windows and never touched.
Thankyou very much to @bardic-perdita for the tag. I'm always thrilled when people want to know more about Taj, but I'm I'm all about avoiding character spoilers. Tagging: @yellomagoo @arrivasama @met-in-a-tavern @limoncelloboudoir @ranger-jahen @thats-a-lot-of-cortisol
I gave the draw the squad meme a burl and this one jumped out at me. Their relationship gives me big-sister-forced-to-babysit vibes.
With this soundbite...
Tagging my artist mates! So any to choose from! @bardic-perdita @yellomagoo @hostatthegateextras @arrivasama @icephoenixcom @thats-a-lot-of-cortisol
