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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Elder Marovni fought for religion and culture. The new generation was significantly more secular, and they fought for what had been taken from them. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a group of drones approaching a storm drain entrance by a river at night. Along the built-up riverbank are factories and warehouses, with people walking to and from work.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The elder Marovni who fought and died in the Integration had a strong position against Galactic tech and influence. Those Marovni would never had accepted Ka'Ris aid...but over the last 50 years, they had been decimated and their society and culture crushed. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi

Two views of Imperial tech troop transports hovering over the remains of a gorge spanning bridge. The entire structure has been turned into nanite goo.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Ka'Ris were nanotech experts, and creating something that would eat Empire smart materials was simplicity itself for them. The results would embarrass the Empire and hint at Ka'Ris involvement without proof - perfect for the Galactic cold war. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

In the middle of a forest, two men observe a drone-deployed nano attack test on a column of Empire smart material concrete. The column is placed on a containment platform in the middle of a small lake, and the men are observing from a raised wooden ledge on the bank. At the edge of the platform, a man in bio-hazard protection gear stands and takes readings.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Ka'Ris were another galactic polity with reason to want to slow down the Empire's rapid expansion. They were mostly unwilling to commit to direct action, but their agents were very willing to help people like the Marovni. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a crystal-like ship, shaped roughly like a downward pointed cone. Instead of obvious engines, propulsion stems from glowing cracks between facets of the starship. It is landing in the forest on a foggy day, near a two story concrete structure.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

For the vast majority of Pasri, the Empire was the monolithic, near-divine ruler of the galaxy. In reality, they were but one polity - strong certainly, but not without powerful enemies. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a non-human spaceship with six leg-like thrusters that makes it look like a metal insect hovering over a small lake in the middle of the forest at night. The ship is shining a light at a human man standing on a ruined concrete structure. The man is directing the ship with hand signals.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Most Pasri really didn't think about the Marov at all - the past was...uncomfortable, and after all, Integration had happened, it was done. Historians would refer to them as "wilfully short-sighted." #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a Pasri neighbourhood. Two story houses with a rooftop patio covered with the traditional Pasri curved roof. It is sunset, and people are walking home, or taking a quick smoke break out front of their courtyard / garage entrance. In the background, large coniferous trees rise up to the sky.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey, if you're in #Vancouver this evening, I'm going to be playing a small set at this event :) #Music #ElectronicMusic #Industrial

Harvest of Voltage

Celebrate the Fall equinox with Vansynthmeet for an electrifying evening of local artists playing electronic music & light.

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House / 800 East Broadway, Vancouver

7pm-9pm / September 24, 2026 / Everyone welcome / FREE EVENT!

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

History shows that after winning a war, the best way to avoid future generations of insurgents and terrorists is to treat the losing side with dignity and respect. The Pasri ignored this advice. Of course there were terrorists. It was inevitable. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a Marovni terrorist cell's drone building facility inside an abandoned industrial building. Everything is dirty and makeshift, with sawhorse tables, exposed wires and pipes, and broken floor tiles.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It was politically expedient to push the "terrorists in the forest" belief, although the PDF knew full well, *ARMIES* gather far away. *Terrorists* operate close to home. Better the people had a distant enemy they could point to. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a PDF soldier on a hoverbike patrolling through an abandoned industrial facility.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Only Imperial support can prevent the terrorists that want to take away your Imperial privileges!" The feedback loop continued, and the Empire sold more military gear to people determined to kill their neighbours so they could buy more military gear. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a convoy of P.D.F. forces making their way through a covered section of highway near a lake in the forest.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My first live musical performance in 22 years! If you’re in Vancouver, come hang out :)

Flyer for music event in Vancouver on Sept 24 at the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood House

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The messaging was constant: "Separatists are terrorists who live in the forests and want to take your freedoms and prosperity." Most urbanites made the simple jump "People living in the forests are Separatists." #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a Planetary Defence Force convoy of a mobile armour transport, 3 HMMWVs and scouts on hoverbikes making their way through the dense forest along an old path that hasn't been maintained since before the Integration.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"In order to insure the quality of our exports, all farms must be licensed and managed by a professional with an Imperial Agriculture Certificate. Unlicensed farms will be shut down and operators prosecuted." IACs required an Imperial ID. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of Planetary Defence Force mechs burning down an unlicensed corn field at night. The farm buildings are burning in the background.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Anyone charged with 'terrorism' during the Integration was denied Imperial identification and protections, and, unlike those with the ID, their children were not automatically given Imperial status. Today, 73% of Marovni lack status. #Art #ConceptArt #SciFi #Blender #WorldBuilding

Two views of a small urban housing camp for people without Imperial status. The structures are a mix of wood and storage containers, with wooden platforms creating multiple levels. The area is walled with concrete and barbed wire fences. Behind the camp, an abandoned apartment building sits, gutted and unsafe.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

25 years after the Integration, no one speaks of the Marovni. There are only "dangerous terrorists" and "people unsuited for success in the galactic theatre." - "Society has evolved, and there is no systemic bigotry on the planet." #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a ramshackle community built out of wood on the side of a hill in the forest. Structures are built on top of platforms and discarded metal cargo pods, with no clear plan or seeming regard for safety.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Artists! Quote with your city art!

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Marov farms were almost instantly designated "Imperial Settlements" and placed in the hands of a Pasri overseer. Modern machinery automated the farming process and became a lucrative investment for the Empire. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a Pasri farm garage structure and a hovering harvester vehicle. On either side of the garage, corn fields are reaching maturity, and the entire space is surrounded by tall evergreen trees. A man stands on a walkway on the vehicle, leaning against the side.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

To "Defend Imperial interests and the safety of the Pasri", the Empire supplied the Pasri with a nearly unlimited military budget. Every Marov urban area with more than 500 people was bombed to dust. Survivors lived in camps or fled to the forest. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a group of yurts on old wooden platforms in a forest by a small pond of water. The yurts have round metal doors, and a conical metal covering over an air hole in the top.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Marov was utterly opposed to the Integration; The Pasri regarded it as their divine right. The Empire wanted the planet. War was inevitable. 25 years later, 32 million Marovni were dead, an entire civilization destroyed - 1.5 million Pasri were killed, mostly soldiers. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender

Two views of a 3 story wooden Pasri structure in the forest.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

50 years ago, the Marovni were the largest population on the planet. They believed the Interregnum was caused by the immorality of the Empire and space travel, and they had formed a cooperative of small farms and villages spanning the continent. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a pale blue speeder car crossing an old bridge in a forest of large coniferous trees.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Pasri's religion was based on Imperial Scripture, with a new Book blaming the Interregnum on the unfaithful, and claimed the Pasri were the Chosen People. Their selection as the "dominant ruling culture" for the Integration was seen as absolute confirmation. #Art #Blender #ConceptArt #SciFi

Two views of an old, non-functional tank, abandoned by the side of the road in the middle of the forest years ago at the end of the Integration. Since then, a large branch has fallen on top of the vehicle, and moss is beginning to spread across the surfaces.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

They were Pasri - Descended from the trade houses that were stranded on the planet during the Interregnum. Up until 50 years ago, they were a culture of sea traders and academics. Now, their people rule the planet. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a group of young hikers at a trailhead gravel parking lot beside an old road in a forest of giant coniferous trees. Behind them is an old concrete structure still standing from the Integration, and a metal shack next to it that is probably a communication relay.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Their parents didn't come out here - the wounds of the Integration were too fresh and too painful. In many cases, the guilt was also too strong. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a long-crashed troop transport shuttle in the middle of a forest of giant evergreens. The vehicle is covered in moss, and saplings have had enough time to grow that the area has begun to recover from the crash and the fires. Two teenage girls are sitting on the top of the wreckage, drinking beer and talking in the sun.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

All land and resources on the planet belonged to the House, and any private mining of the gas was considered criminal theft. That, of course, didn't stop people from doing it. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a small, bootleg gas mining setup in the jungle, including a small tower, a containment pod, and a wooden platform with a tent on top for workers to live in and guard the area. Two bootleggers, one on the ground and one on the platform, are talking to each other.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The gas mines within the cenotes were by far the largest employer on the planet, and working in them was both highly lucrative and dangerous. The House prided itself on the extents they took to keep their workers safe, but accidents happened. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of the platforms and service elevator within a cenote gas mine. Workers in full protective gear walk along the 3 tears of gantries, while a service elevator connects the levels to the surface.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

With homesteads spread widely apart and, other than around the starport, a lack of urbanization, transportation exchanges became de-facto community centers, with small restaurants and shops to support their communities. #ConceptArt #SciFi #Blender #WorldBuilding #Art

Two views of a bus exchange in the middle of the jungle. Shaped like a hollow pentagram with access to the surrounding area at the vertices, the platforms to wait for transport lined the outer walls, while the inside contains 3 structures, a water tower, and an antenna tower for communication. One bus is waiting at a platform while another enters the exchange.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Her family had fallen far even before she was born, and after the death of her parents, had lost almost everything. All that was left was the ship bay - she'd had to sell the house, and now lived in the generator room of the bay. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of the generator room inside the walls of the spaceship bay. It is a 5-side room made from the same rough brick, with one side filled with technical equipment, and a makeshift bedroom on the other side, separated with a privacy screen hanging from a wood archway.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Imperial Spaceport was a highport, orbiting the planet at L5, but there were smaller, private bays available on the surface, primarily for independent traders in light freighters. Ships were still expected to register with the highport. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a light freighter and crew docked in a pentagon-shaped private bay, made up of a bulwark of stone blocks, with a ring of robot arms to assist in cargo removal.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

With a small population and the planet's unique gas being the only real export, often the cargo hold level of the space elevator was as empty as the passenger level. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of the cargo hold level of the space elevator - a roughly circular area with a radius of 60m, lit by cold ceiling light panels, and sparsely filled with containers, a few truck vehicles for import, a large forklift and several members of the crew, including one robot.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The passenger level of the space elevator was ridiculously large for the number of people it typically carried, but it was built over the export gas containment chamber, and scaled for "planetary population growth." #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a torus-shaped passenger area on a space elevator. It has a radius of 60m, with large windows looking out into space. One of the 12 sides contains a large pressure door. Hundreds of blue and white seats ring the level, and the entire level feels very much like an airport terminal crossed with a ferry. White robot attendants assist the few passengers riding the elevator.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In their private gardens, away from the public or the need for shields, the Nobility could almost be mistaken for "normal" people...but in truth, you cannot separate who a person is from their circumstances. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a private outdoor area, obscured on 3 sides by a wall and a thick hedge, and the fourth side by a brick and plaster mansion with large brass inlaid windows and doors. A personal swimming pool sits in the center of the area on a wood finished patio. Lounge chairs circle the pool, and a man is lying on one speaking to a woman standing next to him.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The manor was relatively humble, but as it was only inhabited by servants for half the year, deemed sufficient by the Lord of the House, who cared little for elegance if it was not seen by 'the right people.' #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a sci-fi manor house styled after the British Regency period. It has 3 floors, with arched windows, and is clad with brick and stucco. A curved gravel driveway sits in front with a green aircar on standby. To the left is a personal basketball court, and to the right is a small hedge maze. A large pond with 3 fountains sits between the two arms of the driveway in the center of the front yard.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The vast majority of workers didn't own personal transportation, and relied on the House to provide busses to reach the chemical extractors. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a dirty, white, "double decker" hover bus in a dark brick tunnel. The lower level of the bus is open, with the back half reserved for heavy gear and equipment. Several men in work clothing can be seen sitting or standing.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Compared to his family, John had simple tastes, and the inside of his ship reflected that. The materials were exquisite, but the furnishings were simple and utilitarian. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of the interior of a spaceship 'rv', with marble floors, brass and wood furniture,and red velvet fabric on the chairs, bed and sofa.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

John was the 3rd son, and 6th child in the House, and he often felt out of place on the estate - so much so that he took to living in his ship when possible under the guise of "inspecting the holdings." #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of the exterior of a small, winged spaceship hovering just inside a cenote in the jungle.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

So $400 a week...40 hour week....The minimum wage in Vancouver is $18.25...How does this work? Minimum wage should be $2920.00 for a month.

Talent.com Animation Artist
Bardel Entertainment
Vancouver, BC
$1,600.00 monthly
Full time

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The small population was too spread out and lacked the infrastructure for paved roads - but with hover vehicles, rough, rock-covered roads through the jungle were more than enough. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a yellow, single-occupant "hover pickup" driving over a rough stone road in the jungle. On the side of the road, a woman waits under a straw-roofed shelter for public transportation.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

There was very little metal to be mined anywhere near the colony, so construction was done with wood, brick and stucco whenever possible. The nobility, of course, saw this as a sign of their subjects' "primitive nature". #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a homestead in the jungle, with multiple small structures made of brick and stucco, with grass roofs. The entire living area is built up on a grey rock platform to keep things off the floor of the jungle.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Went for a walk by the Coquitlam River, saw this friend :). #Bear

A bear eating river grass, most Sunni a creek

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Just started an experimental batch of kvass mead - rye bread, raisins, honey and a *bit* of maple syrup (didn't have quite enough honey). Hard to get a gravity reading in this soup, but I'd guess about 9% ABV if it works all the way out. #Mead #Kvass #HomeBrew

A one gallon jar of what will become kvass mead.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The inhabited portion of the House's planet was built on a limestone shelf similar to Old Earth's Yucatan. The heavier than air gas that collected within this strata was extracted and purified for the profit of the House. Sadly, the off-gas was toxic. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a collection of grey brick five-sided towers supporting large pipes up to metal cylinders. At the top, each tower has a landing dock where gas can be transferred to vehicles. A ship is current loading from one of the towers.

A smaller structure in the foreground made from the same brick supports technology for the operation. A man on a radio stands on the roof.

In the top image, another tanker ship is flying overhead.

Two views of a grey brick five-sided tower supporting large pipes up to a metal cylinder. At the top, there is a landing dock where gas can be transferred to vehicles. A ship is current loading while hovering in the air.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Was thinking about this song from 1992, and the lyrics: "Our music is sampled, totally fake, it's done by machines because they don't make mistakes." "Don't make mistakes"? huh. Well...it was a different time.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Something a little different from my livestream today, here's the illustration with and without titles for my 3rd album: "Day 3287" - coming soon :) #Illustration #SciFi #Blender #AlbumCover

A grave with a cross made from rotted driftwood in front of a young tree. Both are hit by a warm beam of sunlight, in front of a rusted and destroyed series of panels that used to belong to a giant spaceship.

"Day 3287:" and "Unelectable" are written on top of the image.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It was a hot, hazy day when the head of the House was laid to rest in his family's mausoleum in the oldest cemetery on the planet. Originally used for the first colonists, now only Houses with seats in Parliament were interred there. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of a cemetery with above-ground mausoleums, in a similar style to French cemeteries, or those in New Orleans. One mausoleum has the door open, and a bouquet of flowers laid at the entrance.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Aquarium was well stocked with marine life from all over the sector, as well as from Ancient Earth. Although primarily for the nobility, they had "Charity Days" for the general public as well. #Art #ConceptArt #Blender #SciFi #WorldBuilding

Two views of an empty indoor aquarium. There are 3 large tank exhibits, and the room itself has a marble floor and a ceiling with lighting based on the glowing coral of the planet. There are benches for seating, and the entire room is capable of containing large crowds if needed.

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Seth Rutledge @eldritch48.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Went to the #Vanshire meetup yesterday in Burnaby Central park....some great outfits and great energy, people seemed to be having an amazing time celebrating midsummer :)

A picture of me in a long green tunic and cloak, standing in front of a tree in dappled light.

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