Ed Emberley’s Little Drawing Book of Weirdos (1973)
Recent acquisition by local artist Myles S. (7) , “Monster” Pretty snazzy, if you ask me.
Day 20,356
Prompt- “mushroom” Don’t consume mushrooms that you aren’t very familiar with, or you could drop dead, and the mushrooms will consume you instead.
The mushroom people hypothesis suggests that we owe the emergence of language, self-reflection, and other unique functions of the human brain to ancient ancestors who ate psilocybin mushrooms.
#doodle #mushroom #mdwc24d27mushroom #mdwc24d27 #mdwc24 #mabsdrawlloweenclub #mycanoid #mexicangothic
Day 20,356
Prompt- “mushroom” Don’t consume mushrooms that you aren’t very familiar with, or you could drop dead, and the mushrooms will consume you instead. The mushroom people hypothesis suggests that we owe the emergence of language, self-reflection, and other unique functions of the human brain to ancient ancestors who ate psilocybin mushrooms.
#doodle #mushroom #mdwc24d27mushroom #mdwc24d27 #mdwc24 #mabsdrawlloweenclub #mycanoid #mexicangothic
Day 20,355
Prompt – “mask” Brings to mind these lyrics by The Mountain Goats from Beautiful Gas Mask: I can’t hear you in the dark Wish I knew where you’d gone Know you’re there off in the shadow somewhere Try to soldier on Never sleep, remember to breathe deep Never sleep, remember to breathe Breathe deep And breathe humbly Secure your mouthpiece when you can Toxic shapes adorn the walls As we rise from our knees Someone’s coming to reward us, you wait and see Or crush us both like fleas #doodle #mask #mdwc24d26mask #mdwc24d26 #mdwc24 #themountaingoatslyrics #lifeingorillacity https://www.instagram.com/p/DBmHlQ7RM5L/?igsh=Z2Vmd3cwbmJ5ejdw
Day 20,354 b We found a garden gnome colony while I was taking pictures of autumn colors on the way home from Floyd. Gnome cave approximate location: 9036 US-221, Roanoke, VA 24018, USA I will return to get better photos in the future.
#autumnvibes🍁#gnome https://www.instagram.com/p/DBj9m7CRUeu/?igsh=MWI1dmNpcGY2anBqZg==
Day 20,354
Prompt – “hell hound” Today is my 18th wedding anniversary! I’m so fortunate to have her in my life, and she is quite the opposite of today’s subject matter. Don’t get me wrong; she has a strong streak of mischief in her, but she is easily the kindest and most thoughtful person I’ve ever met. It’s no wonder I fell head over heels in love with her, and I am very fortunate to be loved by her as well.
#doodle #hellhound #mdwc24d25hellhound #mdwc24 #mdwc24d25 https://www.instagram.com/p/DBjbBC3R9fs/?igsh=MTZxY2FrbXdpbno2dw==
Day 20,353
Prompt – “Goth Moth” “Excuse me, have you seen my partner, Lamp? No, mothman was my dad.” #doodle #mothman #gothmoth #mdwc24d24gothmoth #mdwc24 #mdwc24d24 https://www.instagram.com/p/DBg1etNxkK_/?igsh=ZTc4YmZrZ3FjcGE5
Day 20,352
Prompt – “the green lady” Jenny Greenteeth a.k.a. Wicked Jenny, Ginny Greenteeth and Grinteeth is a figure in English folklore. A river-hag, similar to Peg Powler and derived from the grindylow, she would pull children or the elderly into the water and drown them. The name is also used to describe pondweed or duckweed, which can form a continuous mat over the surface of a small body of water, making it misleading and potentially treacherous, especially to the unwary.
#doodle #mdwc24 #mdwc24d23thegreenlady #mdwc24d23 #jennygreenteeth
Day 20,351
Prompt – “botanical beasts” That’ll teach me not to look ahead on the list… given that I did an evil plant just yesterday. I’ll just roll with a little variant, not so cosmic this time, just a free-walking tree stump looking for stuff! (and junk!) across the land of negative space. I’m playing with blur in Procreate again. I’m not sure if I like it better with or without. We went to the second meeting of the book club tonight and had a pretty good time. Nice folks and good recommendations. #doodle #botanicalbeasts #mdwc24 #mdwc24d22 #mdwc24d22botanicalbeasts #treant #stumpy https://www.instagram.com/p/DBcuE6cxKm-/?igsh=NDFpbnN6aDNmMm54
Day 20,350
Prompt – “zodiac” My first thought was the Zodiac killer (a.k.a. Ted Cruz), but I thought a little cosmic horror was more in tune with what I like to get my scaredy-spooky vibes from. I think the stars are right for an alien plant to grow by the light of both our moons, clawing its way with hand-like tendrils back to the stars that spawned it so many ages ago. #doodle #zodiac #mdwc24d21 #mdwc24 #mdwc24d21zodiac
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==
NPC / PC 3rd level dwarf cleric
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==