Moe Neus

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A writer and worldbuilder who just likes to eat. he/him - 27 (Nearly) All posts are related to "Aulterr," my modern-ish high fantasy setting exploring the more overlooked aspects of the genre.

Thach, God of Beasts, in the jungle
Guy Bones swinging his head like a hammer
Guy Bones, a lightly armored skeleton adventurer
"Qui Furuntur Aeris," AKA "Those Who Steal Copper," "the Aeramen," or just "Goblins."
A journal entry on the god of the Mare Nostrum, Darvail
An elar, a blood demon, cursed to investigate crimes in a noir-adjacent setting.
An elar, a blood demon, gazing at the city of Jelod from one of its islands.
Wys Kel Ran in a mage's hat and a high-collared cloak.
A beer advertisement for Death Cult Lager
A Death Cult abbey in grassy hills
Hearteater, a reptile-headed mage with at least three arms, holding an orb. The text reads: "Once a mortal mage, the Hearteater was on the path of becoming a dragon, and thus damnation. So, it struck a deal with Death to avoid this horrid fate." The Hearteater is inspired by the Yeogno, a Korean monster who must devour 100 "yangban," essentially aristocrats, to ascend to heaven.
A Death Cultist (inspired by medieval beekeepers) carrying a barrel, with the tip of their hood adorned with a flower.
Death's Gate, the entryway to an abbey of the Death Cult. The text reads: "Typically somewhat sparse in its decoration, the gates are generally marked with either bell or cyclops iconography." The Abbey at Tertius, a large Augustian city in the south of Aird. The text reads: "A dense, urban abbey is focused on the forum, where goods are sold; the pit, where bodies are processed; and the gate itself." The layout of the abbey is labeled, from top left to bottom right, as "forum, pit, quarters, bank, kitchen (with the arrow), cloister, library, storage, and gardens." Its layout is inspired by Westminster Abbey.
Althaen, Lord of the Pantheon of Death, God of the Hells, decked in the funerary shrouds of royalty and the flags of fallen empires.
A bust of Althaen, Lord of the Pantheon of Death.
A horned frog. The text reads: Bull Frog As the name suggests, the bull frog is something between a bull and a frog. This gives it a unique flavor. Be warned: this frog can weigh 50kg and has the leg strength to propel that mass at shocking speeds. Oddly, mixing frog with bull gives a flavor remarkably similar to pork. When the bull frog croaks, it sound like a "moo" but low and loud enough to crack stone.
A European common frog, held by my father (a certified naturalist)
A rat with pigeon wings smoking a cigarette with two hands.
A vague mage wearing a pointed hat and clothing inspired by an extended "inverness cape."
An axe in various stages of movements, followed by the black outline of the Imperial Revenue Service agent and a red streak as she strikes a dragon (not pictured).
The same axe, but now it's moving!
The same axe but with more aggressive shading and lighting.
An axe
An unfinished map of Aird, a continent in the setting of Aulterr.
An elder Keviri, or "faun," forge cleric, Yezda, Speaker of Krait, God of the Canyon. The text reads: "Faun The Keviri, also known as "faun" in the August tongue, are former high elves corrupted by the canyon god, Krait. Their affinity for earth is unmatched, and their forge clerics can fire ceramics capable of stopping bullets. Their city in the Blue Canyons is lit by eternal flames fed by natural gas lines."
A half-drawn "Roc" modeled after Audubon's Washington Sea Eagle.
A drawing of a roc, a bird-like monsters. References used were a crab claw with a googly eye, a raven, and Jōmon pottery. The text reads: "Roc Rocs are giant, bird-like creatures. Products of elvish engineering, these creatures serve as mounts to the Athal Kilsani. When they are not preoccupied with this task, they hunt along the shattered coast and sun drifts. Rocs are made throuh similar means as the Roadrunner Coven's yaga huts, although with more flesh and agency. I recommend cracking open their ceramic legs, dicing the meat inside, marinating, and frying. Serve with rice."
A map of the Sepulchral Vale with a drawing of a shade, a shadow-bodied undead with a rocky skull, beside it.
A gap in the Mons Saxum where the Athal Kilsani breed and ride rocs: giant, artificial birds. The Athal Kilsani are "Shaezin," high elves. The one depicted to the right wears a scarf around their mouth, goggles, and a headpiece resembling an Aztec headdress, a mix of traditional and utilitarian wear for a roc-rider.
The seven continents of Aulterr: Aird, Ghahar, Orr, Noster, Halkiurra, Dzsungel, and Vatan (as well as Adal, which has since been demoted to an island).
A number of small face sketches numbering 1 through 24.
Emperor Calux of Augustus of the August Empire, the largest imperialist power of the world of Aulterr. By the time of his abdication, he had ruled for nearly 500 years.
A breakberry plant growing on basalt cliffs at the seaside; a zoomed in sketch of a breakberry. The text reads: "Breakberry Growing on so-called "ley-lines," the breakberry is a hearty plant springing up from volcanic rocks and coastal dunes. They survive here by filter feeding beyond the break of the Aetherial Sea. Reflecting this harsh environment, the berries are bitter and the remainder of the shrub is poisonous. When prepared properly, however, often distilled as a gin or infused as amaro, the berries allow the imbiber to "sink" into the Aetherial Sea. Why would someone want to do this? Who knows? To conceal themselves? To commune with spirits and demons? Perhaps as a practical joke? In any case, this property should be used sparingly, lest you become lost beyond the break."
The Pokemon generation 10 grass starter, Browt, looking displeased.
A greataxe with a vampire skull in its center, a spatula on its far end, a flat edge on its close end, and a fork as a pommel. The seal in the bottom right corner spells "Okøngaeth-Thørel," the axe's name, in Undjot, the Divine Speech. The text reads: Render the False Weapon (greataxe), rare (requires attunement) You gain +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. In addition, shapeshifter, mimics, and creatures under the effects of glamour take an additional 1d6 fire damage when hit. Render the False grants proficiency in, and may be used as, cooking tools. Curse. This axe is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. As long as you remain cursed, you are unwilling to part with the axe. Upon slaying a creature triggering this axe's additional effect, Render the False whispers ideal recipes to prepare and cook the fallen creature. You must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or the recipes sound delicious.
A Breakberry shrub growing from basalt columns along the coast.
A drawing of berry and a coral-like structure titled "Breakberry." The text reads: "Poisonous leaves" "Pretty" "Also poisonous, fragrant" "Still poisonous, sneaky" "Clear exterior, fizzy center" "Astral Sea" (Which I renamed the aetherial sea because it's not space-themed) "Coral-like roots"
"Druid Root," a magical root vegetable resembling alternate forms of the druid who created it.
A sketch of "druid root," a magical root which resembles alternate forms of nearby druids.
A lighthouse cast in the red light of the blood moon, surrounded by a swirling mass of ghosts.
A three-armed, helmeted mage speaking emphatically with an Imperial Revenue Service agent.
A fly agaric-inspired creature with a bristly beard and yellow eyes.
A small, fly agaric-inspired gnome with a straw-like mustache and beard.
A rainbow trout with a sunburst halo.
I believe this is a wrentit.
A lily pad-hatted wild spirit fishing in a little boat among towering cypresses and lily pads.
A round spirit with three eyes, a lily pad hat, and a birch bough fishing rod.
A small, one-eyed figure with large, spiked pauldrons.
A roadrunner-esque hut running across grass.
An alignment chart displaying wine, cocktails, and beer on one axis, and empty, full, and any stomach on the other.
The agent approaches the dragon: "Pursuant to Imperial Revenue Code Section 6331(a), I have been authorized to seize-" The agent is blasted by a breath weapon. The agent is unscathed except for her cloak. The dragon is surprised. The agent menaces. "Pursuant to Title 26, Chapter 1, Subchapter F, Part 301.6651-1 of the Code of Imperial Regulations, I have assessed a 5% penalty on your back taxes. Additionally, I am now obligated to defend myself."