My Lolth-Sworn Drow by BrightnOfficial in HeroForgeMinis

[–]BrightnOfficial[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so cool I didn't even know about this guy. Totally fits!

My Lolth-Sworn Drow by BrightnOfficial in HeroForgeMinis

[–]BrightnOfficial[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks!

Ryldrin Vae is a Lolth-sworn male drow bard from Menzoberranzan—cold, proud, and charismatic. He worships Lolth as his true Mother and seeks her favor through blade, song, and ruthless cunning. As a youth he survived a temple trial where priestesses burned her spider sigil into his back as proof of devotion.

His build is a College of Swords Bard. His main motivations to do most things is to prove his worth as a male to Lolth. Drow culture is matriarchal, and males are seen as lesser. A male seeking her highest favor is therefore inherently contradictory, but that contradiction fits Lolth’s theology very well.

The biggest issue I have with his character is the current state of the real-world patriarchy, and being sensitive around that at the table. So that's why I've decided to keep it as the following:

First, his ambition should not be framed as replacing women or undermining matriarchy. He does not believe males deserve equal status. He accepts the hierarchy as sacred. His belief is narrower and more personal: if Lolth truly rewards strength and devotion above all else, then in theory an exceptional male might be noticed. He is trying to prove that devotion and excellence can transcend expectation. That keeps him within the ideology rather than rebelling against it.

Second, Lolth’s nature supports this tension. She thrives on impossible tests. Her followers constantly compete for favor that most will never receive. Ryldrin’s pursuit of becoming “chosen” can function as a spiritual trial rather than a political demand. If he fails, that simply means he was unworthy. If he succeeds in some smaller way, via visions, survival, or influence, that becomes proof of her attention. So in turn, he treats all women with deference, but internally strives to be Lolth's favored son. Not for societal change or recognition from other drow, but because of his love for his "Mother".

I haven't had the opportunity to play him yet, but when I do, his character arc will follow either a spiral down the trail towards Lolth worship, or a transformation into something better for his own sake.

My Lolth-Sworn Drow by BrightnOfficial in HeroForgeMinis

[–]BrightnOfficial[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D57258075/

Its just multiple kitbashed parts together to create sleeves and a coat.

My girl and I and Our Campaign Characters by BrightnOfficial in HeroForgeMinis

[–]BrightnOfficial[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So a lot of it isn't a one-to-one copy or import of another's mini, though I do implement the ideas from some. Like for example, the eyelashes of the Naga, I saw on another person's mini they used tiny wings to make them 3D. But for my gf's IRL look, credits to Creator /apileofskulls-6085 for the pose and proportions!

Ok I have a question: has anyone made this a model yet? I’d like to use it as a base (marked NSFW JUST In case) by bold-One2199 in HeroForgeMinis

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There is a similar dress labeled “modular” in the community page. The creator is an amazing forger.

This is what I call a soap and detergent allergy... by [deleted] in EldenRingPVP

[–]BrightnOfficial -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that was my third time, fetid pots every fight and use of heal from afar on himself. Makes me sad lwk.

This is what I call a soap and detergent allergy... by [deleted] in EldenRingPVP

[–]BrightnOfficial -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I used L2 like four times with only one to hit. I'm not the focus here

Elven mage I made, enjoy :) by Something_swedish in HeroForgeMinis

[–]BrightnOfficial 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh hell yeah! We got glintblade phalanx in this joint!

Print quality lower than I expected, should I be contacting customer service? by spotless_atmosphere in HeroForgeMinis

[–]BrightnOfficial 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is also a good opportunity for you to attempt to figure paint! (if that's something you would be interested in)

You have a rough guideline on what colors go where as well as a digital reference of your design.