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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Decided to step out of my comfort zone to design a whole fay inspired rapier for my dear Faas, my rogue-warlock. I will make a better layout for it but I am pretty happy with the design! #swordtember #art #conceptart #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD

Page for a rapier concept art on a simple gray background.
On the far left there is a basic rapier, on its side, the same but seemed to have gone through a heavy rusting losing great part of the original structure. At the right of them the same rapier, now transformed into a magical weapon, where pieces of the blade seemed to have grown out of the rust of the previous one. Also the guard is transformed and something bloomed out of it embracing the pommel at the top.

At the extreme right there's a close up to show the details of the transformed pommel, and at it's bottom different trials of how the fay magic would transform it.

Scribbled text and grids everywhere as note taking during the design process.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Older studies and concepts designs I worked on for a project that has been shelved. #art #creaturedesign #fantasyart #darkfantasy

Three wolves on a black background: creature concept art page.

At the left a full study of an Appenine wolf taking a step forward, its mane is a greyish cold brown while the ears are almost a soft orange colour. It has a white ish face and a black nose.

On the right two design variations based on the previous wolf. The creature appears to have longer hair almost in a crest like a hyena, and are spotted like one. The tail is longer and fluffier and one of the two wolves design has a blacker nose and snout.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Second part of studies and concepts designs I worked on for a project that has been shelved. Studies for a Milanese type armour (Italian armour) it was extremely useful to learn how armour works! #art #characterdesign #fantasyart #darkfantasy

Studies for an Italian armour and the clothes that would go on top of it.

On a black background a coloured sketch of a knight in shining armour holding a sword on his side.

A variant with red clothes covering most of the armour on the right side of the page.

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 15/09/2026

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Lorna mes Rei 🌿 @theesteppenwolf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Winter: My Secret Christina Rosetti “-Only, my secret’s mine, and I won’t tell. Or after all, perhaps there’s none: Suppose there is no secret after all, But only just my fun.” #art | #ocart | #originalart

A detailed illustration with a heavy traditional feel. It shows my character Arno, dressed in his iconic leather fur lined jacket positioned as if casting a spell. Below his left arm is a a bright pink eye opening in succession, reminiscent of the lunar phases. On his shoulder is a draped blue skeleton copying his movements. It isn’t clear if the skeleton is mimicking him or if he is mimicking the skeleton. The atmosphere is regal, academic, the candle light provides an aura of a warm interior of a study. The candle rests on a wooden shelf with symbols of the moon, the sword and the wand. Above the shelf is an ornamental wooden frame and within it an obscured painting.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Older studies and concepts designs I worked on for a project that has been shelved. #art #creaturedesign #fantasyart #darkfantasy

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

baby Lotus is so dear to me ✨ #tennocreate #warframe #warframeart

A quick sketched painting from Tennocon 2026 livestream of baby Lotus.

The painting is overall very blue, with the background being grayish blue, and with some cyan and golden detailing. It's very quick, the little creature looking down a bit sad while she's moving forward.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Who watched Tennocon? Cuz I need to talk at lenght about Brysko !! I am going to be so normal about him once he comes out! #Warframe #WarframeFanart #Tennocreate

A quick sketch of Brysko, the 67th Warframe announced at Tennocon 2026.

He is a detective warframe. He has a noir, detective movie vibe to him, his colours are a rusty red and military greens and browns tidying him to the detective aesthetic. A clear blue water eyes are the main focus, shining amidst the red.

Clear brushstrokes can be seen as the drawing is unfinished.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Who watched Tennocon? Cuz I need to talk at lenght about Brysko !! I am going to be so normal about him once he comes out! #Warframe #WarframeFanart #Tennocreate

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay I'm Heraldo, a fantasy illustrator and concept artist with a focus on TTRPGs character and props design. I would love to try my hands at more full illustrations and TCG! Available for both freelance and full-time work from August! 🎨 cara.app/theheraldo ✉️ theheraldo.art@gmail.com

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Eren Angiolini @erenangiolini.com · 09/06/2026

✨🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride, folks!🏳️‍🌈✨ To those who celebrate; to those who can't; to those who aren't ready; to those who are questioning; to those who are struggling; to those who have come before us and those who will come after: I see you. I love you. I thank you. 🙏 We've always been here and always will be!🏳️‍⚧️

Painting of two men (Eren's original characters) romantically looking into each other's eyes. One is sitting on an elegant horse, the other is by the horse's side in full knight armour. This is a reinterpretation of the classical painting "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" by Dicksee.

A reinterpretation of "The Rising of the Sun" by Boucher, but featuring many trans and POC characters.

A reinterpretation of Caravaggio's Bacchus, but Bacchus is a deaf, trans, black man holding a ribbon in the colours of the trans flag and a small glass bottle of Testosterone for injections. He has a hearing aid over his right ear.

Reinterpretation of "The Kiss" by Hayez, but with Imogen and Laudna from Critical Role, kissing in the crypts of Whitestone castle.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

thank you everyone for sharing it!! all slots are taken but keep your eyes peeled for the next ones

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Hello!!! Unfortunately I am a bit on the low-end money wise so I am opening "quick" ish commissions slots for props!! (2 slots for now) You know the infamous "bat cape"! Wouldn't you want something similar? Now you can!! Contact me via DM or at theheraldo.art@gmail.com Additional info below!!

Prop Commissions (2 slots)

Prices: 80 eur / 93 usd
It includes: Two concept art sketches based on your idea and what you give me and a fully rendered sketches on one of the concepts.
Additional concepts sketches can be bought at 10 eur / 12 usd each.

I accept payment through PayPal but other payment methods and more details can be discussed via DMs or email at theheraldo.art@gmail.com

Additional info:
- I will pick up the projects I am most interested in working on, but don't worry if I don't pick your commission for now, if I am quick at this I might do more!
- In case of Manuals or TCG (or similar), they get priority and different prices can be discussed!
- If you have a complete design that you just want the render of, we can discuss a lower price for you!
- If you have any questions just ask, I am open to discussion or just a chat! I am incredibly friendly!!

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

soft launching my comeback with the updated look on my most precious OC!! welcome back Faas!! [ #originalcharacter #art #oc ]

A portrait of a half elf. He has a tan skin with a black curly bob, the front of which presents a white hair bangs.
His eyes are piercing ice blue, while the pupil is so big it almost covers all the colours in them.

The expression is faint but there is a subtle smirk in it.

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Art by Vaelyane @vaelyane.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I couldn't let #mermay go by without at least one contribution, could I? I was inspired to get a personalised stamp by @pradaldi.bsky.social, and I'm pretty satisfied with the result. I hope you'll like my design! I redrew the lettering at least five times 😂 #illustration

Picture of two stamped pieces of paper and the stamp itself displayed next to each other. The stamp's design, custom-made for the occasion, depicts a merperson with elegant curves under a line of text stating "Art by Vaelyane", surrounded by little stars. The artist scattered paper stars around the result for the purpose of staging this picture. These were the product of a weeks long star-making spree from at least eight years ago, and there is a jar full of them just off-screen, which isn't visible in-frame. I remember making so many of those stars, out of used envelopes, that my fingers hurt. I completely forgot how to make them today.

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Anna Podedworna @akreon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Here is the full-wrap cover for the Standard Edition of my artbook 💙 www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi... AKREON is my first collected artbook featuring work from GWENT, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Evil West, personal pieces, sketches, and more from the last 10+ years of my career.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

soft launching my comeback with the updated look on my most precious OC!! welcome back Faas!! [ #originalcharacter #art #oc ]

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I'll be posting some new sketches made in clip studio of my oc new design, other than that please look forward to some commission slots for prop design/render like the infamous bat cape, as I am in a little emergency state right now 🙏✨

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I wasn't completely immune to the mermay propaganda, but it took me way too much time to do anything, so now I'm just enjoying painting for me ✨ My dear Faas, who at this point appears more as a fish than the half elf he is (tehe). #WIP #art #dnd #dndoc #oc

A work in progress of a merman looking straight to the viewer. He is looking rather lascivious to the viewer with a faint smile on his lips. Wet dark hair with white spots cover his face and neck.
He is covered in various scars.
The page is written kinda everywhere with notes about the art.

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🕯️James Bousema 🕯️ Illustration @jamesbousema.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

My 🔥Breath of Fury🔥 artwork for the new “Back in My Day” @mtgsecretlair.com that is now live! AD: Mari Hall If I could request retro frames on every piece I do for Magic you know I would

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

' Interview with the Vampire, but the vampire is Astarion ' ...and I am in love with him. #baldursgate3 #baldursgate3astarion #illustratrion #darkfantasyart #painting

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

So excited to finally show you a snippet of what I've been working on for MORPHA ( @morpha-archive.bsky.social ) !! Cannot wait for you to see the entire project !! 👁 Morpha will also be available at Dokomi!! [ #artbook #originalart #fantasyart #illustration #art ]

A little sneak peek of a full art you can find in MORPHA: An Illustrated Archive of Anthropomorphic Monsters, available to buy right now on Kickstarter, five days left as of now!

From what we can see something humanoid yet monstrous is floating looking up, we can spot a chin and a shoulder and every other feature is too monstrous to pick up easily. The colours are warm, mainly orange, with some scattering rending it all very peaceful.
Yet at one corner something transparent lets us peek into the organs of this creature!

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† 𝖒𝖔𝖗𝖗𝖆𝖍 @morrah.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Commissions open 🟄 Rendered portraits: 2 slots 🟄 Icons: 2 slots 🟄 Sketches: many slots (for a sketch commission DM me directly) details and application form: morrah.carrd.co payment via boosty rps are greatly appreciated

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Amel̷̘̹̽̈́̚͠i̸̺͠ö̸͈́͜n̶̟̍͌͑͝ ✧ @amelion.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

✦ Commissions are OPEN! ✦ 📣💚 You can find all the info here: amelion.carrd.co There's a brand-new type of commission too! RTs appreciated ♡ #art #commissions

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MORPHA @morpha-archive.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thank you so much 🎉🎉 We have still 10 days to goo keep it hot 🙏

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Paul Scott Canavan @paulscottcanavan.com · 17/04/2026

2 slots remaining for the June mentorship! Come learn from me 🤘

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

OFC BLUESKY IMPLODED ON MY BDAY!! I'LL THANK YOU ALL FOR THE WISHES LATER BETWEEN TODAY AND TOMORROW!! I love you all!! ✨

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

✨ Today is my birthday!! ✨ I'd love for you to just look at my art and maybe tell me if there's anything you like or you'd like for me to paint!!

Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3 looming over the Tav(original character) after having eaten from him.
The scene is a recreation of the movie Interview with the Vampire.

Private commission.
A blue tiefling preparing her bow looking in the distance during hunt.

Cloak of Flying for Red Ink Caravan, Harvest Compendium Vol I

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Newt 👁️ @eyeofthenewt.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Hi #portfolioday I'm Charlie 'Newt' Borovský, slavic artist who loves depicting folklore, the occult and dark storytelling. I have over 8 years of experience in TTRPG art but also dabble in book cover & illu. and game/animation concept art. portfolio: eyeofthenewt.com links: linktr.ee/EyeOfTheNewt

two fantasy illustrations side by side:
The Night Washer - a painting depicting a dangerous-looking old woman with long dark hair, long pointy nose, yellow glowing eyes and a wicked smirk. She is up to her thighs in river water, washing a bloodied sheet of linen. The scene is in darkness, with a strip of lighting illuminating her only partially. The surface of the water is covered in duckweed and there are ravens flying around the figure. The figure has metal coin jewelry woven into her wild, dark hair that falls down her back and into the water like a thick blanket. There is a full moon visible in the reflection of the water.
The text at the bottom reads: “Charlie Newt Borovský @EyeOfTheNewt” and “© Crow&Crown 2026”.

The Gryndylow Coven:
Peg Powler:
Painterly digital illustration of a cackling hag emerging from a pond. She is chubby, with dark green skin, pointy teeth and wild curly hair. There are water lilies in the duckweed covered water around her and she holds a jar filled with human fingers and eyes. Her expression is cute but scary as she seems to be cackling, clutching the jar to her chest. On her head, there is a large spiky leaf fashioned into a hat.
Nelly Longarms:
She is lanky, with long clawed arms, sitting on a river rock and folding her arms under her chin in a cutesy expression. Her arms and legs are covered in fish scales and on her head there is a pointed headdress resembling horns. Her face is framed with shiny coins and she wears an extravagant leather armor and long flowy skirt with tassels and ribbons hanging down.
Peg Powler:
She is tall, clothed in algae and seaweed, with blood covering her chin and dripping down her chest.The hair from her head flows down and turns into algae as it cascades over her shoulders. There are clam shells hanging down her attire like jewelry and her algae skirt is full, sinking down into the water she stands in. The surface is stained with the same blood we can see on her face and hand.

An assembly of digitally painted environments depicting:
column 1:
1. A mossy waterfall in a forest with beads hanging from branches and votive trees at the sides
2. A sunlit water shrine with a small waterfall in the background. There are offerings on the stones in the foreground
column 2:
3. A sunrise river with birds at the banks and fog in the background.
4.A dark lake with a small orange moon above it. There are small boats tied at the edge in the foreground and the trees are bare.
5. A couple small thermal pools with steam rising from them with a stone formation and a forest in the background.
column 3:
6. A sunlit river with lush trees at the sides and some seaweed at the surface.
7. A gloomy abandoned village submerged halfway in waters which spill from a dam in the distance. The scene is overlooked by a large mountain in the background and birds nest on the destroyed roofs as debris floats below.
8. An overcast scene of a river surrounded by trees. There is duckweed and algae on the water surface.

An assembly of digitally painted portraits depicting:
Row 1:
1. A sick looking man in proper yet threadbare clothing wringing out his hands in a bloodied handkerchief as he stares at the viewer, frowning, with glazed over eyes like ones of a corpse. His hair is light brown and messily pulled into a ponytail. He stands on dark background and there is a thin golden oval frame enclosing his portrait
2. A sad looking young man with a long hooked nose and large eyes with bags under them. His hair is dark and windswept reaching down to his chin. He is well dressed in a victorian attire with a yellow cravat and the background he stands in front of is yellow as well. The portrait is oval shaped and lays on a dark background.
3. A white haired stern looking woman holding a gold rectangular puzzle box in her hands. She is depicted in darkness and the portrait is framed by a neutral brown oval.
Row 2:
4. A white haired black woman in a fancy Victorian green jacket embellished with floral embroidery. She has pearl earrings on and reflective eyes both of which glint in the light. The background is dark but there is an oval frame made out of thorned branches enclosing her.
5. A dark haired woman with tired features holds a hand up to her eye and looks up concerned. There is a drop of blood coming from her nose and her eyes are the darkest spot on the painting. The frame is oval and dark.
6. A young scared looking maid looks to her side as she is enveloped by large leathery bat wings. There is a glint of an eye in the darkness behind her and the oval frame the painting is in is engraved with bark like motifs with stylised eyes set into the grain.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I'm Heraldo a character artist and illustrator specialized mainly in TTRPGs but I'd love to branch out and try my hand in TCG and book covers!! My dream is to one day work with Wizards of the Coast, MCDM and Crow and Crown! ✉️ theheraldo.art@gmail.com cara.app/theheraldo

Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3 depicted in the role of Lestat from the famous movie Interview with the Vampire

A tiefling huntress reading her bow.
Commission full body.

A drow artificer reading a lighting bolt to unleash on his enemies as he rises the guards up to defend as well as attack.
Commission full body.

Cloak of Flying for Red Ink Caravan Harvest Compendium.

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Eliot 🌳 @eliotbaum.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Jeska's Will for MtG: Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive 📜 AD: Tom Jenkot

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Veronica O'Neill @zookie-art.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hello folks for #portfolioday! I'm Veronica~ A fantasy artist working in books, tabletop and more! I have a soft spot for vibrant colours and dramatic lighting (my beloved) Open for new TTRPG and TCG projects later this year! 🎨 voneill.art ✉️ voneillart@gmail.com

Digital illustration depicting a scene from a classroom of magic users. One student at the centre attempts to control the unwieldy water based magic that rises up out of a book. She has an expression of shock as the magic backfires on her. Behind her is another student and a teacher who gazes on in disappointment.

An illustration depicting a side-on view of the ocean. On top of the water sits a small sailing boat with a figure fishing off to one side. Beneath the waves, a giant shark emerges from the depths to capture the boat.

An illustration depicting a tiefling standing in amongst a crowd, wearing regal clothing. He is glancing back over his shoulder with a smirk as he throws petals back towards his followers who gaze up towards him with adoration.

A young man runs through a maze, viewed from the side and on a downward angle. Beneath him are four Grecian style pillars. He wears a toga and an odd vambrace on one arm.

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Adam Barker @satansmasque.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hey #PortfolioDay I'm Adam, illustrator & concept artist, and here's some of my art :) If you'd like some of your own you can get in touch at: adamrobertbarker@gmail.com If you'd like to see my portfolio and the other places I frequent: adambarkerartwork.carrd.co Cheers :)

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Alessandro Coia @kosalart.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hello #Portfolioday ! my name is Alessandro and I am a concept artist/illustrator for Italy. My focus is mostly on character/creature design, with a penchant for dark fantasy art. Commissions are open! :D 📨 alessandro.coia94@gmail.com 🎨 www.artstation.com/kosalart

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- April Prime - @april-prime.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Lizard. Lizard. Lizard. Lizard Wizard, Inspired Skypainter for #MtGSoS Secrets of Strixhaven!

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Elif Siebenpfeiffer @elif7.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hey hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Elif, I'm a freelance illustrator from Germany working on games and books in the fantasy realm and teaching students. I love everything dark and try to always include some interesting storytelling in my work! 🌎 elifsiebenpfeiffer.de ✉️ info@elifsiebenpfeiffer.de

A dancing couple framed by red flowing fabric in blue and red light dressed in a formal way with hinted dancers all around them. The woman holds a claw over the man's head while the man holds a stake to her back.

Illustration of an armored priest and a large armored lioness walking down stairs in front of a large cathedral and fantasy city in sunrise with large yellow clouds

a fantasy illustration of a healer working golden glowing magic on a wounded fighter on a misty battlefield surrounded by fallen warriors.

An illustration of smoke forming a glowing skull emerging from a book in which a hand is writing magical glowing symbols

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Eren Angiolini @erenangiolini.com · 14/04/2026

Hey #PortfolioDay, I’m Eren!✨ Fantasy illustrator & character artist looking for work in TTRPGs, TCGs, games, book covers. I’ve worked for Critical Role, Roll&Play Press and a few AP shows. I dream of working on D&D and MTG one day!🙏 Thank you!😊 🎨 www.erenangiolini.com 📩 erenangiolini@gmail.com

Illustration of Critical Role’s the Mighty Nein on Jester and Fjord’s wedding, re-interpreting the classical painting “A Call to Arms” by Leighton.

Illustration inspired by antique book covers, centred around the Falconer’s Rebellion characters from Critical Role’s Campaign 4.

Two illustrations of Caducesu and Mollymauk from Critical Role in art nouveau inspired frames.

Illustration of a blue-skinned horned character in the middle of casting a spell, in a library at night. This is a personal project.

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Heraldo ⚔️ @theheraldo.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

FULLY FUNDED !! If you were hesitant before don't be now! Treat yourself with a great artbook about creature so monstrous they become ✨HOT✨!!

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