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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Love how the directors wanted another sexy evil character after The Wolf from Puss in Boots, and made a hot demon lady next.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Introducing my other Tav, Locust. If he was a companion character, he could be found with Volo in the cage for shitty bards. He was captured when he attempted to impress goblin raiders with his lute - not knowing he lost his bard levels.

Hyve approaches Volo's cage.

Volo: Oh thank the gods you’re here. You have no idea what me and my new friend have been through!

Locust: These are the heroes? Volo told me a lot about your merry band.

Narrator: A familiar tug from a new tadpole connects with your own.

Locust (telepathically): Get me away from this man!

Narrator: You see the moments that transpired in the days past…

Volo: Dror Ragzlin… Dror ragzlin… Core… Door… Floor…
Volo: Darling, more apple scraps please. Your dear pigeon can’t compose on an empty stomach.
Volo: So tell me the songs of your people. Is it as guttural as dragonborn throat singing? Any ballads, sonnets or children’s rhymes? Your contribution to this cultural exchange would benefit our current predicament.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

[3/3] Lae'zel's been leading the party until the encounter with the githyanki scouts. Hyve's been the one insisting they take detours at the swamp and village.

Shadowheart: Goblins sound better than more githyanki right now. And we have time to explore our options. So far, the artifact's been protecting us from changing.

Hyve: Right, we could afford a day to clear our heads. Maybe with a little target practice on bottom-feeding goblins?

Lae'zel: Hm… That would help. Fine.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

[2/3] Trust the parasocial relationship Hyve developed from reading Halsin's journal

Hyve: I may know someone who can help.

Lae'zel: And who did you find?

Hyve: Yet to find. I'm talking about the grove’s archdruid, Halsin. His journal
provided a record of his observations on
the tadpole-afflicted cultists. It would be worth hearing what else he knows
and trade our own findings with him. Caveat being he's in the middle of a goblin-infested temple...

Lae'zel: Another distraction?! We already trudged through the swamp for your damsel and hag.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

[1/3] If the ladies are done arguing, Hyve has a suggestion

Shadowheart: Those scouts made it clear what the cure is. Are you sure you’re not leading us to our executions?

Lae'zel: The creche would be better-equipped to conduct our purification. We have no other solutions than that.

Shadowheart: I have a feeling now that you know as much as I do.

Hyve from atop the bridge: If you’re open to suggestions…

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

While my main accounts are busy posting watercolour art.

Hyve: With this mask, no one can tell what I’m looking at.

They turn their face to Gortash's hairy chest. The beak of the mask poking at his flesh.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

THAT'S SO CUTE! Thanks Poppy for being there if this scenario ever happens <3

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sporkington @sporkington.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Artstreaming! Colouring with pencils over watercolour www.twitch.tv/gothicspork

Thumbnail art previewing the sketch to be coloured on stream

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Hyve age progression doodles. Their time as an apprentice ended around 18-20-ish as that's when Bhaal sends Sceleritas to them and calls them to the temple.

doodles of child Hyve with various expressions

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I describe Hyve as transmasc nonbinary and attracted to masculinity. They were mainly inspired by the idea of the Rebis - an end product in alchemy, represented by a being with both male and female qualities. They were taking an alchemical symbol literally but Boils was like "Huh? Sure, go for it."

Young Hyve holding an alchemical illustration: I wanna be a rebis too!

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

He can recommend a great Menzoberranzan leatherworker for all-terrain gear. And also knows the best boutique for silk sleepwear.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Not for Gortash. He would have his campaign manager executed for depicting him begging for hand outs 😆

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Best BG3 fan moment from Doujin Expo: - Someone bought my Dead Three print then laughed like a gremlin. They donated to my tip box labeled "Gortash Campaign Funds"

Tip box labeled Gortash Campaign Funds with a doodle of Gortash holding hand out for tips.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Presenting our tonally-balanced creator cut.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Should've dropped the cargo off in a deposit box before clearing the route 😔

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Cover for my BG3 fancomic collection volume 2! I'll be selling copies at Philippine Doujin Expo, this April 11 at Bayanihan Center, Pasig. Like volume 1, there is no exclusive content aside from art tweaks and a few paragraphs of Boils' and Famine's backgrounds.

Comic cover where BG3 party members are looting a room. Shadowheart is backseating Astarion as he lockpicks a chest; Hyve is about to unlock the Necromancy of Thay; and Wyll is examining a possibly enchanted necklace.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

All the backstory comics was for building up to that last panel 😭

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Thaaanks! Here's a bandaid for the owies 🩹

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Thanks! Hope your heart is ok 😯 They're different apothecaries but it's enough to trigger familiar feelings. Boils' place is still based in Baldur's Gate.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

[3-4/4] This script was in a case labeled "Break glass if I wanna continue Act 1 comics."

Shadowheart: Alright, calm down. We’re already on it.

Astarion: Relax, Darling. Let the expert handle this.

Padlock sfx: CLICK!

Basement door sfx: CREEEAAK...

Door sfx: SLAM!

A late teenage Hyve bursts through: Dr Boils! I’m so sorry!

Hyve: Dr Boils?

Wyll: Is anything ringing a bell?

Hyve: … No...

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

[1-2/4] Something about an abandoned apothecary.

Astarion: Wilted flowers, dried leaves, dead grass. Out here, this must be a confectionary for you and Gale.

Astarion: You could be a little excited. We won’t judge.

Wyll: Astarion. Hyve, are you feeling unwell?

Hyve: Give me a moment. Go gather what you can.

Shadowheart: Well what do we have here? If it isn’t another locked basement. Who’d like to guess what a village doctor could be hiding?

Astarion: No more spiders, that’s all I ask.

Wyll: You have nothing to worry about. Cobwebs on your hair completes the undead couture.

Hyve: Open it! Open it now!

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The reblog update was reversed an hour ago! Man, I wish I slept a few more hours to miss all of that.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I said on Tumblr that I'll post my new pages here exclusively because of that site's update to the reblog system. The pages are gonna take the rest of the month to finish. There will be a lot of sad Hyve faces.

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Sailing Kobold 🦎 Askilian @sailingkobold.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Welcome to the untitled apothecary that Boils runs. You sniff it, you buy it.

Apothecary ground floor in isometric view with call outs mentioning:

- Illusory wall for the basement stairs
- Back alley clinic because no physician license?
No problem!

Apothecary
Upstairs as a flat floor plan. The callouts mention:

- Ladder to the attic
- Famine's old room turned into Hyve's Room (Originally a storage/pantry)
- Hyve's height chart
- Boil's room - with Hyve occupying Famine's old room, there's enough space in that bed for a gnome and a halfling
- Boils would fit lab equipment where he can.

Apothecary
Basement as a flat floor plan. One callout mentions:

- Organ storage. There's access to the sewers behind one of the shelves.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Contents of their bag: - Minor paralysis potions for bed time (as needed). - Herbs for their mask with extra lavender and willow bark for the headaches. - Spare beak pouch in case their current one tears. - Pathology book, Boils will quiz them. - Traveler's Notebook-style journal.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Going to Japan tomorrow. Take care of this lil bean while I'm gone. The babysitting supplies are in their bag. Lock your sharp tools away just in case.

Young Hyve drawn as a small bean looking up expectantly.

The contents of Hyve's sack: Minor paralysis potions (as needed), herbs, spare beak pouch, a book titled "Distinguishing Diseases and Curses" and Hyve's Journal *don't read)

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Cons: ❌ Drowns themself with work. ❌ Would try to come up with solutions instead of simply being a listener. ❌ Closed off about their own issues until it harms the relationship.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Since it's Valentine's Weekend here's my answer to a tavqotd I missed. Pros & Cons of dating Hyve: Pros: ✅ Free doctor ✅ Cuddlebug; that goatee will feel good on your back. ✅ Will find ways to support your endeavors.

Hyve nuzzles Astarion's cheek with their goatee.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

[3-4/4] In my headcanon, blood pressure is a fringe concept in Faerun. Amidst all the magical healing and diagnosis methods, the importance of blood pressure has yet to be standardized. An engineer was onto something with this sphygmomano design which caught Boils' attention at a med convention.

Hyve wraps the arm strap around Famine’s bicep.
Hyve: I need to find your brachial artery next.
Hyve puts a stethoscope on. Hyve and Boils both think: Nothing more than a network of pipes and valves.
Hyve: Feels like it’s…
They place the end of the stethoscope between Famine’s bicep and inner elbow. A “thump” is heard.
Hyve: ... here.
Thump thump... thump...

Hyve looks up and sees Famine in red.
Words around Famine: Failed conduit, fine tribute, meat for the slaughter, pluck his eyes out, finish the job
Famine: Something wrong?
Hyve digs into Famine’s arm and reaches for Famine.
Famine: Hyve?
Boils pushes Hyve away with telekinesis.
Famine: Hyve!

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Yep! He's the type that keeps his mask on most of the time. Even in wildshape form.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Famine is Boils' delivery and errand guy. He didn't work on a schedule though, and had gone on monthslong pilgrimages often. Those periods shortened so he can do his part in caring for Hyve. When Hyve's homesickness didn't hurt as much anymore, they took their chances at reciprocating that care.

Famine walks down the streets of Baldur's Gate with a basket of bread. His arrival in the apothecary is automatically signaled by a bell.

Hyve: Famine! Welcome back, sir.

Famine: Hyve! Fronting the shop today?

Hyve: Yup. Dr Boils is downstairs extracting his own venom.

A panel shows wildshaped Boils as a snake. His fangs pierce the fabric lid of a jar that's collecting his snake venom.
Famine: Don’t tell that to the customers.
Famine offers his bread basket: Have you eaten breakfast yet?

Upstairs, Famine rummages through what should've been the kitchen counter.

Famine: Where did Boils leave the coffee this time?

Hyve: It’s on his study sir. He stayed up all week.

Hyve grabs a bun and eyes Famine’s worn coat hanging on his chair.

Hyve: Uhm... would you like me to mend your coat, sir? I read up on sewing techniques - on fabric, I swear. I could hem and patch.. I promise it won’t look ugly.

Famine: Oh? Haha… I don’t need it to look pretty either. If you can make it last a few more ventures, then sure.

Hyve: I-I’ll do my best! It’ll be ready before the next time you go.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The allegations that Boils only brought them to gnome boutiques for clothes shopping are greatly exaggerated.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Boils used to buy new clothes for Hyve. Eventually, Hyve didn't want to impose when they could repurpose old fabric that would get stained or burnt off anyway. While Boils approved of the resourcefulness, Famine didn't understand their fashion sense.

Famine: Hyve, what are you wearing?

Hyve: My shirt was getting short so I extended it.

An arrow points out how they wear their apron: Apron skewed to the side to add personality.

Famine to Boils: Shopping money, now.

Hyve: It's ok, really. It's just clothes.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Living with Dr Boils was a cycle of testing safe treatments or routines, then repeating one that works until their dark urges fight back. What he didn’t figure out was that Hyve’s not a garden-variety bhaalspawn.

Dr. Boils as he cures himself from a stab wound: These attempts on my life are getting out of hand.

Young Hyve suspended upside-down by telekinesis (represented by an apparition of a giant ghoulish hand): I'm sorry doctor! The nightmares and headaches are getting worse!

Dr. Boils: Then you need a coping mechanism! Whenever you feel so much as a pulse on your temple, take a deep breath... and bare with it long enough to crawl into this cage. Lock yourself in and

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Hyve may have inevitably graduated from Dr. Boils' mentorship but tormenting Malus Thorm is still tradition.

Gortash: Your restraint was commendable back there. Not that the general would mind meeting your little dark urges.
Hyve: You should be proud then. If Thorm won’t let me oversee his necromancers, I could’ve settled for testing the limits of his regeneration.

Hyve (pondering): How many organs does he still rely on?
Gortash: You’ll have your day to play down there. For now, we have work to return to.

Hyve: Hmph… I’m already irritated thinking about the looong uneventful journey back.
Gortash: Then use my lap as a pillow and catch up on sleep.

Hyve: Don’t I deserve a reward for my good behavior?

Gortash:…

Gortash: Fine, we can take a short detour.

Malus Thorm: Return those at once!
Sign: House of Healing

Hyve drops down from the high entrance balcony.

Gortash: What did you take this time?

Hyve: Reading material… And snacks for the road.

Malus Thorm: You back alley quack!!!
Hyve: Baldur’s Mouth has better puzzles than your cyphers!
Sign: House of Healing

Hyve drops down from the high entrance balcony

Gortash: What did you take this time?

Hyve: Reading material… And snacks for the road.

Malus Thorm: You back alley quack!!!
Hyve: Baldur’s Mouth has better puzzles than your cyphers!

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Field trip to the Shadowlands. With a surprise cardio training.

Boils at the House of Healing's operation theatre: Barber surgeons aren't real surgeons!
Did you balance the himors on your brother's beard?

(Hyve throws a rotten tomato)

Malus Thorm: Nurses, take care of our unruly audience.

Boils wildshapes into a rat. He hops on Hyve's shoulders: Run, child.

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Hi! The yarn I used was this fluffy type with a braided thread. With a 7mm hook, it's 24 loops at its widest. It still took me maybe a couple of hours as I couldn't see the previous row. Mistakes were made and progress had to unravel, until I could reliably identify the stitches by touch.

Fluffy thread of yarn next to a 7mm crochet hook

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I'm crocheting bird Hyve. They'll have to incubate like this until I get the right size of plastic eyes.

A black spheroid crocheted from fluffy yarn.

My plaguesona: Incubate this while I gather materials for their mask

Hyve: What is this and why does it fill me with dread?

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

What if Dr Boils taught Hyve how to wildshape and why it's a bad idea.

Hyve, wildshaped as a tiny bird, is struggling to fly up while dangling Dr. Boils who is wildshaped as a rat.

"Higher child. To the top shelf!"

Hyve's bhaalspawn instincts kicks in while wildshaped as a bird. They chirp "Murder, murder, murder" while poking at an annoyed Dr. Boils. "Stop that."

Having enough, Dr. Boils wildshapes into a penguin dad to squish Hyve.

Famine: Did you teach them how to turn back?

Boils: Nope, bhaalspawn problem solved!

Famine: You'll be back to restocking the shop on your own then?

Boils: Shit...

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oj 🍊 @pumpkinheadath.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I hate to ask, but bills have been crazy the last two months (medical + student loans + vet). I'd just like to share my Ko-Fi if you're interested in a commission. (I offer custom commissions not listed as well; just dm a private message if so) ko-fi.com/nkukubean/co...

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plaguedurge.bsky.social @plaguedurge.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

What use is the Wavemother's Robe to a necromancer?

Hyve: Water Creation? I can't see any use for the benefits it grants.

Astarion: Is it granting me any benefits now?

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