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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Nevada is one of the few states I've never even driven through. These are hard because I'm not sure if my answers accurately reflect what I sound like, and the weird artifacts that trip the test up. I can pour on the Texan but I know I won't sound 100% native. Naval Brat problems.

my dialect map quiz results. Speech therapy in Rhode island and almost 30 years in Texas can't overcome the less than 2 years in California?

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Happy Birthday to me, got "Angler Eternal" and "Of Golden Scales"

FFXIV screenshot of chat log showing the catching of Xehabopo'u and the achievements for every DT fish and all fish total

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Before the Camp Westwind rework, my WoL entered one last time to blow a final kiss to Rhitahtyn. So yes, Squirrel needs to become a Bastion.

Old FFXIV screenshot, blowing a kiss to Rhitahtyn

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Ultimate Fisher luck- prepped with Spareful Hand for Bitterbark Caiman. On my first cast, I get it. Overjoyed with my luck and figuring it wouldn't hurt, I cast out again with the stored mooch, and the next two casts are also Bitterbark.

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Well, new perfect title for Deni until she gets whatever the DT Capstone is

FFXIV screenshot: Nautical Knockout title

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I rediscovered screenshots from the first few days back in early Feb 2019, Hall of Novice gear and all. Deni's look have remained more or less defined, though I've drifted away from the color palate and trying to fully recreate outfits based off her inspiro OC

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

retroactively funny FATE now - M11 aka The Tyrant, wielder of both axe and scythe, hangs out right next to this spot

FFXIV screenshot of the map in Heritage Found, zoomed in on the FATE "A Scythe to an Axe Fight"

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

FFXIV - Rroneek mount grind done, next up the Barreltender

FFXIV Screenshot, Rroneek Mount sideview

FFXIV Screenshot, Rroneek Mount front view

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

And returning after dinner to check that the window was just about to pop, I decided to go for even though I hadn't prepped and was almost out of bait - naturally that's when I catch the last fish I needed. Fish Log is complete once more

FFXIV screenshot, "Muttering Matamata" added to fish guide

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The years long grind is done. I no longer think it's one of the ugliest mounts - still not one I visually love, but I do love the Diadem music. And the bragging rights of completing this #FFXIV achievement.

FFXIV screenshot of my WoL riding the Pteradon mount

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

#FFXIV 7.2 Big Fishing, halfway there after one morning

a FFXIV Screenshot: Fishing - "Deep Canopy" added to fish guide

a FFXIV Screenshot: Fishing - "Cabinkeep Permit" added to fish guide

a FFXIV Screenshot: Fishing - "Harlequin Queen" added to fish guide

a FFXIV Screenshot: Fishing - "Awaksbane Apoda" added to fish guide

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

#ffxiv diadem grind almost done - or at least the crafting is completely done now, all related achievements. Only BOT/MIN 500k left - but no need to save any mats anymore, which means inventory space freed up for Cosmic Explo

FFXIV screenshot- achievement notice for 'Handking of the World'

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Returning to the HW themed room in #EorzeanAquarium Sophia, the most appropriate FF protag from another game to show off the Vanuhead and other Sea of Clouds fish was Kain Highwind #Fishfest2025

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Kain minion looking at fishtank with a giant bubble-eyed goldfish aka Vanuhead (and some bubble eyes)

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Kain minion jumping (as dragoons do) in a Sea of Clouds themed aquarium room. Fish in the tank behind him is, I think, a Euphotic Pirarucu

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I struggled to pick a FF protag minion appropriate for the Thavnairian room. In the original thread at #EorzeanAquarium Malboro, I used the Magus Sisters. I settled on PuPu for the Manderville quests- but it's a FFVIII cameo. If anyone has a better suggestion, I'll redo

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

PuPu minion in Thavnairian aquarium room

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

PuPu looking at fish such as Flowerhorn, Radzbalik, and Roosterfish

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

EW's themed room is gorgeous, especially with the new skylights. I knew I had to use a FFIV for this room, Golbez or Namingway, but in honor of XIV's twins, I showed Palom and Porom the fish

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Palom looking at Katoptron, Dog-faced Puffer, and Colbalt Chromis

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

"We're going to the moon!" (to fish)

Tank that is visible on the left are from Labyrinthos such as Raiamas and Blowgun

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Porom in from of the Old Sharlayan tanks.

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Angled shot to show off the ceiling. Blue crystal chandelier, star=strewn sky lights

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Had to include Yuna's iconic pose from the Sending dance. One of the fun elements of these themed rooms is seeing what orchestrion track is used

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Yuna's dancing pose

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

So which FF protag goes to the Turali Tourism Agency to see the Turali fish? Yuna, ofc. I love the verticality of how this room was designed to reflect zones like Urqopacha and Yak T'el

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Minion Yuna entering the Turali-themed aquarium room.

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Minion Yuna in front of tank of Floating Fife fish

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Upper level, Yuna in front of tank of Glittergill, Trailtrout, and Variatus

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Angle of room (and Yuna) from inside the fish tank looking out at the rest of the room i.e. full view of the air balloon

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Debated who would be best to explore the new Alexandrian exhibits, and of the current minions, Zidane made the most sense. Which prompted a mini-theme of other FF protags.

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia - Solution 9 themed aquarium.
Most fish here are the Forgotten One.
You can just see Zidane (minion) on the catwalk.

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

DT (Living Memory and Solution 9) theme room. Zidane on upper level. Across from him on lower level in the two tanks are Hydro Louvar and Giant Snakehead.

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Zidane is en-tranced by how big those fish are. (Zidane minion stands in room themed to look like an aquarium with a cyberpunk vibe)

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

More screenshots, this time of the basement. #EorzeanAquarium Sophia doesn't have as many rooms/exhibits as the founding branch on Crystal (my DC) but it has a lot of gpose friendly areas. One day I'll make an EU alt to see their aquarium

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

just chillin' with the platypus

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

same pose, different angle. My FemRoe WoL in a yellow FSH glam, sitting on the ground, looking at glowing corals

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

treasure maps and treasure and some little friends

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Looking at the fish in the foyer, mostly Taniwha and Giant Snakehead

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

cute seating area in front of the Taniwha

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

A better look at the Taniwha. This was irrc the second-to-last Fabled fish that I caught, last being Hell's Claw

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Checking the research notes about the Giant Snakehead

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

#FishFest 2025: I had to continue my "Thematically Appropriate Minions Looking at Aquarium Exhibits" (you can tell I have no #gpose skills) at #EorzeanAquarium Sophia with the Bitty Duckbill. Because Oceania DC. And I wanted to try to use other minions this year.

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

My WoL at the entrance with matching umbrella

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia - interior. entrance desk. Bitty Duckbill minion looks happy and excited to be here

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

WoL looking to side, behind are the tanks with the 7.1 aquarium fish

#FFXIV screenshot, FishFest 2025, Eorzean Aquarium Sophia

Looking over towards gift shop, duckbill looking in opposite direction

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

#FishFest Luck strikes again! Got one of the last six Fishing achievements that I was missing - our party got 114 in the first stop and then with spec in third stop got over 150, well above what was needed #ffxiv

"What Did Seadragons Do to You?" - Sea Dragoon title unlocked (FFXIV screenshot)

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Unlike last year, I did more of the Fish Train at #FishFest this year and less of Ocean Fishing. Still it was fun and relaxing to be surrounded by the crowds of fellow FSH Mains. And as personal tradition, I went through the Sophia Branch of the #EorzeanMuseum with minions (I fear alt-text for that)

FFXIV screenshot: My WoL sitting and chilling at the end of FishFest 2025. BIG Thanks to the volunteers who put on the event!

FFXIV Screenshot: everyone fishing for the Warden of Seven Hues during the Fish train (one day I'll get my replacement duplicate)

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Best news of the 7.2 patch dropped

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Minor updates to the house: besides the new Lunar New Year wall deco, I did finally revamp most of the sightseeing locale paintings and added some from EW and DT. The easel in particular has improved. Blank area got the new Botanist frames item.

FFXIV housing screenshot - the Aquamaton corner now has 5 paintings - one for each expansion. Still wish HW and ARR had less washed out options. FFX fangirl that I am made the choice for which painting went in the largest frame an obvious choice.

FFXIV housing screenshot - botanist frames item

FFXIV Housing screenshot - the perfect choice for a watercolor landscape

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The current MNK glam (my #ffxiv MSQ patch CS attire) works especially well with the new hairstyle

FFXIV screenshot: full body look at my FemRoe WoL, Deni in a Old West zone (Shaaloani).

FFXIV screenshot: zoned in upperbody look at my FemRoe WoL, Deni in a Old West zone (Shaaloani). Shows off white sunflower headpiece and flower-strewn hair, and fox earrings and necklace

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

#ffxiv DRK is my least fav tank but surprised myself by making a glam using some Omega gear (also not an aesthetic I like) that works as a faded muted version of my normal tank style Also splurged, bought the new hair, looks decently cute on Deni

FF XIV screenshot: my FemRoe WoL Deni in armored blue-gray with the Omega Greatsword standing in the first area of the Skydeep Cenote dungeon

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Satisfying ending. *kicking my heels up and giggling* O. O. Sangoyomi, Masquerade

Book Cover for O. O. Sangoyomi's Masquerade. Yoruba queen in red standing in front of an elephant holding a golden flower in her hand. Golden daffodil motifs surround them.

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Silmarillion Sigil Project 72 Final two requests were for 4th Age characters. For funsies I agreed. Legolas is demoted Mirkwood with Gondorian stars, while Eowyn (as Lady of Ithilien mayhaps) resembles a shield, has white horses. #tolkien #lotr #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Legolas Eowyn Ithilien

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Deep Lore: the sigils started as a *heavily* modified custom banner set for Sims 2. I have none of the Sims CC related files anymore, but you can see my frustration with JIRT's heraldric design decisions prompting me to create a crazy flag - and that most sigils have a matching banner

heget's elven banner set. The files are somewhere on Plumbbomb Keep

a preview image for the set is a very rough concept mockup for Menegroth showing off the various banners and flags.

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Silmarillion Sigil Project 71 2 more requests - Dandelion was a current mutual's design which I recreated, but Dwarrowdame was a request using said colors to make something that could be also perhaps Dwarven. #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Dandelion Dwarrowdame

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Silmarillion Sigil Project 70 So the other sigil made for a specific textual ghost(s), more of the ten Nargothrond soldiers that died with Finrod in Tol-in-Gaurhoth, is also a crossover. 2 SOLDIERS- Fánawë and Bân. Cloud and Fair. FFVII. #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry FFVII

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Silmarillion Sigil Project 69 Heledir, Captain of Nargothrond, one of the ten companions of Finrod and Beren that died in Tol-in-Gaurhoth. I spent a lot of time thinking about these textual ghosts. His name means kingfisher. #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Heledir

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 68 Missed a day! Ending soon; most like this are follower requests. In this case, water lilies for a Teleri. Circle = female, extending the points to make it a lozenge = male or clan. #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Water Lilies 01 Water Lilies 02

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 67 Back to Númenor. I was requested a sigil for Tar-Míriel, last Queen of Númenor, so adapted Elros's sigil. Monochromatic fittingly resembles the Valar's Then simplified Númenórean for myself #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Tar-Míriel Númenórean

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 66 Reused the color scheme/concept from Elenwë. Less like Idril's canon design, but stronger. I named it Ellowen, though who that OC is shifted from Elenwë's mother to sister. Glorfindel's mom perhaps? #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Ellowen

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 65 Another random design today- lilies and stars and the brandy-red inspired another punny name. Vanyar probably were the monastic equivalents in Valinor, aka inventors of alcohol types like brandy #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Brandy-lily

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 64 Couldn't decide if this pair was more Vanyar or Teleri, so it became a Vanyar commander and a Falmari captain falling in love during the War of Wrath and starting a family. And a pun. #tolkien #silmarilion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Sea Leafing 01 Sea Leafing 02

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 63 IDK why but Gwindor has a brown/soft green deer vibe. Later I made a purposefully overwrought sigil for his dad. Think Polonius. Gwenniel is an OC, Gelmir's daughter & Finduilas's friend. #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Gwindor Guilin Gwenniel

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 62 So about the time I finally started to make the Eldar sigil versions for the (unreleased) Lords of Gondolin - which had conventional heraldric designs from older text, my program died. #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Glorfindel Ecthelion Duilin

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 61 Last in this series of Old&New where I was learning how to make this style of emblem- then returned to the "Random Noldor" pile to make a matching crossover sigil #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Emerald Emerald Filigree

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 60 Again one of the first designs- a random purple, then returning to the color palette to continue the silly crossover inspiration. First design would work for an unnamed wife, maybe Maglor's... #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Purple Purple Glass

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 59 First is a random design from the early days when I hadn't finished the Finwions, hence the name: Random Red Loops. Returned to it, still in crossover mode, when thinking of red sand. #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Red Loops Red Diamonds

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 58 The first one not as obvious as other two which crossover inspired this batch. 🥷 Cherry Blossoms (Sakura already used); hunter of Kinslayer relatives; orc reincarnated as Sunny elf #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Sun Paddle Blades Cherry Blossoms

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 57 Playing w/ pinks and greens, realized it was a male lozenge, brainstormed what OC would fit, thought of samurai's sakura symbolism. Battle-mad Nandor scout who rescues Elros and Elrond from their kidnappers #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Sakura

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Put on my new (milder) winter glam and swapped the nutkin minion to its festive version as to play through this year's Starlight quest. #ffxiv

FFXIV Screenshot:
Deni Squirrel and her squirrel - a bespectacled FemRoe in Turali turban and wintertide coat in shades of brown, blue, and cream smiling softly. Holiday Nutkin minion on shoulder

FFXIV Screenshot- Deni eating in front of Starlight Stall under construction

FFXIV Screenshot- Deni Squirrel in CS going to see the tree

FFXIV Screenshot - full-length pose of the glam

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heget @squirrelwrangler.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Silmarillion Sigil Project 56 A simple one today - monochrome blue roundel (it's so nice when they come with eight points). "Blue" was too generic, so added "Kamon", which better fits Tolkien's heraldry. Faalindis's family crest, bw #tolkien #silmarillion #sigilproject #fantasyheraldry Blue Kamon

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