Day 20,349
Prompt – “cat creature” This little bipedal kitty critter is the pal of the local wolfman, so who says felines and canines can’t get along? Not shown: the wolfman, because the cat ate him. #doodle #catcreature #mdwc24 #mdwc24d20 #mdwc24d20catcreature
Day 20,348
Prompt – “Cryptid” I went with the Hodag simply because he is a cutie that I associate with Paul Bunyan (to whom my father-in-law bears a bit of a resemblance today, given his big appetite and the red plaid flannel shirt he is wearing today).
From – https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodag In American folklore, the hodag is a fearsome critter resembling a large, bull-horned carnivore with a row of thick, curved spines down its back. The hodag was said to be born from the ashes of cremated oxen, as the incarnation of the accumulated abuse the animals had suffered at the hands of their masters. The history of the hodag is strongly tied to Rhinelander, Wisconsin, where it was claimed to have been discovered. #doodle #cryptid #hodag #mdwc24 #mdwc24d19 https://www.instagram.com/p/DBUPjYfx3Nu/?igsh=MXI4dnp4eGd2dGlscg==
Character Profile: Durin Stoneheart
Basic Information
Name: Durin Stoneheart
Race: Dwarf
Class: Cleric (Level 3)
Background: Acolyte
Alignment: Lawful Good
Deity: Moradin, the Soul Forger (Dwarven god of creation)
Ability Scores
Strength: 14 (+2)
Dexterity: 10 (+0)
Constitution: 16 (+3)
Intelligence: 10 (+0)
Wisdom: 16 (+3)
Charisma: 12 (+1)
Skills
Proficiencies: Insight, Religion, History, Persuasion
Other Notable Skills: Stonecunning (doubled proficiency on History checks related to stonework)
Saving Throws
Proficiencies: Wisdom, Charisma
Proficiencies and Languages
Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields
Weapons: Simple weapons, warhammers
Tools: Smith’s tools, mason’s tools
Languages: Common, Dwarvish
Equipment
Weapon: Warhammer
Shield: Standard shield with holy symbol of Moradin
Armor: Chain mail
Other Gear: Explorer’s pack, holy symbol, prayer book, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gold pieces
Features and Traits
Darkvision: 60 feet
Dwarven Resilience: Advantage on saving throws against poison, and resistance to poison damage
Stonecunning: Expertise in History checks related to stonework
Divine Domain: Earth (Custom domain based on the Grave Domain with Earth-themed spells)
Earth Domain Features
Bonus Cantrip: Mold Earth (Xanathar’s Guide to Everything)
Domain Spells:
Level 1: Earth Tremor, Sanctuary
Level 2: Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp, Spike Growth
Spellcasting
Cantrips: Guidance, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy, Mold Earth
1st Level Spells: Bless, Cure Wounds, Shield of Faith, Earth Tremor (Domain)
2nd Level Spells: Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon, Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp (Domain), Spike Growth (Domain)
Background: Acolyte
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion
Languages: Two of your choice (Common, Dwarvish)
Feature: Shelter of the Faithful – As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity.
Character Backstory
Durin Stoneheart grew up in a dwarven stronghold, where he was trained in the ways of the cleric under the watchful eye of the temple elders. He showed an early affinity for the earth, often spending time in the deepest mines and caverns, feeling a connection to the stone and earth around him. His devotion to Moradin and his connection to the earth led him to become a cleric specializing in earth magic, using his abilities to protect his people and sanctify the earth.
Personality Traits
Trait 1: I am utterly serene, even in the face of disaster.
Trait 2: I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.
Ideals
Respect: People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
Tradition: The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld.
Bonds
Temple: The temple where I served is the most important place in the world to me.
Goal: I seek to prove myself worthy of Moradin’s blessings by protecting the earth and my people.
Flaws
Trusting: I place too much trust in those who wield power within my temple’s hierarchy.
Adventure Hook
Durin Stoneheart has been sent on a quest by the temple elders to investigate a series of mysterious earthquakes that have been plaguing nearby settlements. Believing these tremors to be a sign of divine displeasure or a disturbance in the natural order, Durin must use his earth magic and clerical abilities to uncover the source and restore balance.
Durin Stoneheart is a stout and stocky dwarf, typical of his kin, with a solid build that reflects his endurance and connection to the earth. Here’s a more detailed description of his appearance:
Height: 4’6″
Build: Broad and muscular, with powerful arms from years of smithing and mining.
Skin: His skin is a deep, weathered tan, as if it’s been dusted by the earth itself, with small scars and callouses from his time underground.
Hair: His thick, braided beard is a rich, dark brown, streaked with the occasional hint of silver. His hair is long and tied back into several braids that hang down to his shoulders.
Eyes: His piercing gray eyes resemble polished stone, with a sense of calm wisdom and determination in them.
Armor: Durin wears well-crafted chainmail, darkened with soot and engraved with dwarven runes. His shield is made of reinforced stone and iron, bearing the holy symbol of Moradin, a hammer and anvil, etched with precision.
Clothing: Over his chainmail, he wears a heavy leather cloak adorned with earthen tones—browns, greens, and grays—which helps him blend into rocky surroundings. The cloak is fastened with a stone-carved brooch in the shape of a mountain.
Warhammer: His warhammer is a formidable weapon, its head carved from stone, bound with metal, and engraved with sacred runes. It reflects his connection to both his deity and the earth, and he wields it with reverence.
Overall, Durin’s look is that of a seasoned warrior-priest—rugged and durable, a dwarf of the earth who stands firm against any force that threatens his people or the natural world.
Day 20,347
Prompt – “Raven”
“Why is a raven like a writing desk?”
I’m not sure if I like the colored-in version better than the black-and-white one. I may need to print out a bust of Pallas Athena for my workroom… maybe that will attract a raven friend of my own. #doodle #raven #mdwc24 #mdwc24d18 #edgarallanpoe #alanparsonsproject #aliceinwonderland #quoththeraven https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRcvB2xQK6/?igsh=MWttNnZ3aWZjZjcwcg==
Day 20,343
We saw the artist paint the red base yesterday, and it’s nice to see it decorated as Spider-Pig again. This is the first “rerun” I’ve seen, but I think it wasn’t done by the same person since the art style is slightly different. Who knows, though? The previous one was a purple piggy with white “Happy Birthday, Taylor” on one side, and the other half was a black piggy with silver writing that I couldn’t read as I drove past. #paintedpig #traditionalart #salemva #salemtraditions #spiderpig #spiderman #peterporker #thespectacularspiderham https://www.instagram.com/p/DBHG8wqxtqw/?igsh=MWdpbmZ6emp2dG1lMQ==
This little maniac is loving the cooler weather. I think she is enthused that gramma and gramps are coming today, and then another gramma and gramps arrive next week! So much doting to come! #misspearl @pearlsquirrel https://www.instagram.com/p/DBOq3TkRNW3/?igsh=MWhvN2ViNWx5eTN5NA==
Day 20,345
Two-for-one prompt! – 16- Moon and 17- Werewolf Now we are watching Moonlighting from when Maddie is pregnant and David is in jail. #mdwc24 #mdwc24d16 #mdwc24d17 #moon #werewolf #doodle #johnjameson https://www.instagram.com/p/DBNZwmKRjFP/?igsh=MTNnY3QwdHB5NHpqYg==
Day 20,344 Prompt – “haunted forest”
Back to watching more Sleepy Hollow… Ten episodes in, and it is getting pretty hilarious. The zombie George Washington episode… #doodle #hauntedforest #MDWC24 #MDWC24D15 #mdwc24d15hauntedforest https://www.instagram.com/p/DBKszecMOFQ/?igsh=MWN5M2c5dXRoZXp5aw==
Day 20,342
Prompt – “Undead” We took a short day trip today, and one of our stops was at a local dump. I was amused to see the “beware of bears” sign on the gate. Somehow, I don’t think that particular zombie is going to cause us any problems—unless his condition is transmissible from primates to the more ursine among us. #mdwc24 #mdwc24d14 #doodle #zombie #bear https://www.instagram.com/p/DBFvmHPsMHV/?igsh=MTFscmkwM3AwMHk3eg==
Day 20,341
Prompt – “Yokai” Neko no Odoriba: A dancing cat spirit that wears stolen napkins as party dresses. I suspect @pearlsquirrel might have one or two in her lineage, as she is a delightful dancer and is partial to napkin theft. Tonight’s viewing is Doctor Odyssey- an odd contemporary take on love boat. #doodle #mdwc24 #mdwc24d12 #yokai #nekonoodoriba https://www.instagram.com/p/DBC296JMpXZ/?igsh=MXAweXZ2aDNobzRkeg==
Day 20,341
Prompt- “Reaper” Tempus Fugit, as it were. We accomplished a lot this morning. I went to the farmers market and got lots of good vegetables and baked goods. Then we went to Jamison’s, but they were too busy marking up the cost of mums to check us out, so we decided to get the butter at good ol’ 7-Eleven. Added treats were a coffee drink for her and a zero-calorie Oreo Coke Slurpee for me. It tastes a little like a cherry Coke mixed with cotton candy soda, with that not-really-chocolate Oreo aftertaste. #doodle #mdwc24 #mdwcd12 #reaper #tempusfugit https://www.instagram.com/p/DBB4My1xMOd/?igsh=MXA5M3JiZmVscTNpbQ==
Day 20,339
Prompt – “black lagoon” Some images have a lot more time spent on them than others. I think I like the one with purple (#5) or the one with day-glo green (#8) the most, but the blurry one makes for a more underwater vibe. I don’t know, but I know that I don’t like coloring in the lips, and the mouth is a bit less “kissy” than classic Creech. I am a huge fan of all the Universal Monsters, and even though it is a late one and likely considered the last of them, I will always confess a soft spot in my heart for the amphibious fish-man monster. Aside from smoothing, some of these filters are the most fun to play around with.
#doodle #creech #creaturefromtheblacklagoon #mdwc24 #mdwc24d10
Day 20,340
Prompt is “Siren” We answered the siren call of breakfast pastries and went to grab those Ghostbusters Halloween donuts from Krispy Kreme. The slime ones (lemon-filled) have the best horrid green color! Step up your game, Dunkin’! My favorite is probably the cookies and cream, but they are all delicious sugar and grease. I gave the sirens some trident / forks for easy sailor snacking.
#doodle #siren #mermaid #heysailor #mdwc24 #mdwc24d11
Day 20,339
Prompt was “Grimm” I look forward to tracking the hashtag to see who else did Ben Grimm, Aunt Petunia’s favorite blue-eyed Thing for a nephew? My version of Ben is maybe a little derpy… I guess the Thing ring failed to do its thing. At least he seems happy for the moment. Tried to capture the Aurora tonight but didn’t have much luck, but I guess that Galen’s photobomb was worth it.
#doodle #mdwc24 #mdwc24d8 #grimm #bengrimm #galen #thething #galactus #fantasticfour
Yet, I see no mention of “up your butt, in a hazelnut”.
“In a new paper that’s bound to raise eyebrows in the scientific community, a team of researchers from Harvard and Montana Technological University speculates that sightings of “Unidentified Anomalous Phemonemona” (UAP) — bureaucracy-speak for UFOs, basically — “may reflect activities of intelligent beings concealed in stealth here on Earth (e.g., underground), and/or its near environs (e.g., the Moon), and/or even ‘walking among us’ (e.g., passing as humans).””
#doodle #mdwc24 #alien #mdwc24d7 #moonmen #lunatics
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