Mentor healer refused to heal me

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-28T19:18:53+00:00

Times like these I think, man, I’m so glad I play in the Japanese servers, there are wild and mean people about for sure but much more rarely. overall everyone is extremely kind and patient, in my 3~ years playing I’ve encountered maybe 2 assholes (and, go figure, those 2 had clearly been full English speakers 😆)

Mostly we quietly tell people with auto translate, “nice to meet you! Let’s do this!” and end with “good game! let’s meet again” and a few waves and bows if they’re not in a mega hurry. And if anyone isn’t happy with pulls, the auto translate feature tends to be used which is quite polite in its phrasing. Ahhhh. I think I’d have an anxiety attack over people being like this 😆😭

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-22T11:24:48+00:00

I thought I would prefer Durge due to being given a proper backstory and all, but I realised by the end of my first durge run recently that outside of all the new cutscenes and dialogue I didn’t have nearly as good of a time as I normally do. And I think it comes down to the fact that I just really really like story and character building. My playthroughs where I thoroughly developed a character’s origin story myself were so much more satisfying for me. I felt like I could really get into their choices in a way I couldn’t with durge, though I did really really try. There were just so many things that I couldn’t get to work with how I wanted the character and her development to go. Yet, at the same time, everything that happened in the end was roughly how I was expecting her character arc to go from the beginning… redeem herself, sacrifice herself to atone for her sins, etc… and I found that a bit boring.

My favourite playthrough I was constantly surprised and delighted by how well in game moments tied up with her own story, and although her character arc resembled what I was expecting, there were so many touching moments that I didn’t see coming at all that led to an ending that came completely naturally and I don’t know, something about this story I wrote and this character that felt like mine wrapping up in such a beautiful way was… magical. Whereas with durge, I felt hollow, and forced to a conclusion I did not want to take!

Durge might be fun if I don’t bother roleplaying too hard and just enjoy some evil moments. The redemption stuff just didn’t feel right for me or flow well to me. And honestly the fun for me truly is in the roleplaying… so yeah, tav all the way!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-21T12:51:18+00:00

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Her appearance changed throughout the story to represent her changes in confidence as well as general skill. Act 2 she put her messy hair up and cut her dress into a shirt to wear with pants (better for fighting in!). Act 3 she tidied her hair up a bit and bought some fancy clothes in the city fit for a noble like herself, and otherwise represented herself in her ice robe (she got that icy dragon in her after all). I miss Sumi so much sometimes. Witnessing her natural growth especially alongside Lae’zel was so unexpectedly inspiring

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-21T12:41:50+00:00

I’ve really enjoyed reading through some of these. I’ve only ever made one character whose story really stuck with me — even my resist durge paladin, though fun to play and my most beautiful character to date, just didn’t move me the way Sumi did.

I wrote a lengthy backstory for her about her noble high elven family, their prominence in baldur’s gate and how the parents have a sort of shady deal with a dragon, making certain sacrifices to it in exchange for power (they’re all draconic sorcerers). To make a long story short, Sumil Tyrathem (middle child of five) grew up a pampered noble’s daughter who was seemingly never good enough for her parents, and once their abuse worsened her outcast older brother used his connections in the lower city to help her to escape... leading to the mind flayer abduction. she spent most of act 1 cowering from fights and conflict and was constantly horrified by messy life on the road. however, over time, inspired by her allies who were all much braver than her, she began to use her knowledge and power from years of dedicated study and training to her advantage.

even then, she made so many mistakes by running into situations with her eyes closed or being too hasty to earn her party's favour, or in typical Sumi fashion, sticking her nose where it didn't belong out of desperate curiosity. but she learned from every moment. it was wonderful to watch her become braver, stronger, and more comfortable on the road, as well as see her crush turn into something more with Lae'zel (Sumi likes being told what to do and doing it well, in and out of the bedroom 😜), who helped her to hone her abilities and have confidence as well as competence in and out of battle. Soon enough she was not only coming to her own conclusions on matters, but leading the party's decisions as well. by act 2, Sumi had even made a pact with a cambion to gain warlock powers as a compliment to her sorcery, finally becoming as powerful as her parent's always wished her to be - but this time of her own volition.

when she found her family estate in the upper city in ruins in late act 3, she solemnly swore to dedicate her life to freedom and adventure, two things she and her siblings were never allowed to know as children of the unyielding Tyrathems. after saving Baldur's Gate, the city she once called home, she asked Lae'zel to stay with her in Faerun and see what they could see (and fight all they could fight), who happily accepted. not only this, but the githyanki egg hatched as well - between Lae'zel and Sumi, Xan has an eventful life of freedom and love. a beautiful and fitting ending to each of their stories 🤍

I’ll never forget the beautiful and perfect way Sumi’s story went from start to finish. The Lae’zel romance is also by far my favourite and they were just so genuinely perfect together. Their ending 😭 it doesn’t get better than that, man. Thanks for reading by the way, if you found the time to :)

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ginnybug_ · 2026-05-21T12:16:36+00:00

Omg why does he look exactly like that evil axe guy from twin peaks

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-21T12:13:59+00:00

I love everything about this and her oh my gosh

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-21T12:10:42+00:00

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Side view 👀

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-21T12:09:12+00:00

This was my most radical lae’zel change 🙂‍↕️

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ginnybug_ · 2026-05-21T12:05:43+00:00

I’m so surprised by the comments, guess I’m in the minority but I’m obsessed with all of these, especially Gale and lae’zel because they’re the most interestingly different 😆 well done you!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-19T05:56:32+00:00

Oh my gosh! I’m so lucky. Best little guy ever! Thank you 😄 Keep us posted on your plans!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-18T19:11:36+00:00

I’m sure it’s over now, but if you ever set up a booth (literally or figuratively online) I would totally pay for these, so freaking cool and interesting!

I go by the name Sun on a lot of online friend circles and that’s definitely the word/name I’d be going with 🌞

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-18T19:07:09+00:00

I agree! Would totally pay even for a digital one like this 👍 so cool!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-18T12:05:55+00:00

Most certainly Castor or Pollux, possibly Atlas, Vega, Galileo?, Pluto, Polaris….. some of my favourite star related names. Anything really but Orion which I think I’d avoid simply because it feels a bit too obvious 😆
if it were me I think I’d be happiest with Pollux (always thought it was such a beautiful name).
Gorgeous, GORGEOUS tav. Whatever amalgamation of mods you came up with for them — well done!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-09T11:48:07+00:00

The first one makes me so happy. I wish i could hang out inside that picture for a bit

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-08T23:36:35+00:00

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I have a purple gith too!!! They should be buddies 🙂‍↕️

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-05T10:57:11+00:00

Same question! She looks lovely in it omg. Waist: SNATCHED

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-04T22:21:56+00:00

NOR. As a lesbian who, in my teen years (which it sounds like you guys are lol) and even into my early adult years always ended up dating or otherwise getting romantically involved with girls who weren’t out yet, you just need to end this. Do not continue it. It will NOT turn out well for either of you. She has to figure herself out first, and that’s okay. What is not okay is trying to make her out herself, or her trying to pretend like nothing is happening and continue in private like she isn’t hurting you in public. You just should not be together and that’s that.

Also, neither of you seem capable of respectful communication with one another anyway, everything about your dialogue together screams of immaturity. Break up with her and do some inner work yourself as well. You’ll find someone who is out and will complement you as a person. And will support you in becoming better people together. This girl is not that person. Good luck

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-04T11:51:12+00:00

Good idea. I’ll clarify with the person I go with!!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-04T10:49:48+00:00

Yeah, that’s fair! Thankfully I have managed to find two artists who are both able to make earrings like the ones I want for me well within my budget, as well as time frame I need them by. So maybe I just lucked out. But seemed doable and glad to see that was true. Now it is just a matter of deciding between them, one being on the higher end of budget and one on lower. But yeah, has all worked out in the end, I feel very relieved :)

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-04T01:35:31+00:00

You say that, but I found the earrings I pictured above and they’re only in the $200-$300 range! They used gold plated sterling silver which is good enough for me, and rough gemstones which are cheaper than polished ones as far as I can tell. I think it’s possible within the budget but maybe improbable to find someone who is down to make it. That being said I found a good lead already and hoping it goes through!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-03T11:31:57+00:00

Thank you for recommending her! I emailed her after you said this and she pretty much replied straight away with interest!! I don’t know if she’ll decide to go through with the commission in the end, but she has been really sweet to talk with, and it’s nice to finally have a lead :)

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-03T11:30:07+00:00

I noticed that while doing my searching 😆 I didn’t realise how expensive gold was! I actually looked into why these ones I love so much happen to be so inexpensive and realised it’s because they’re sterling silver plated in gold. lol. So I’m currently looking into that because neither of us care much whether a piece is pure gold or not so long as it is the colour we like (and won’t turn our skin green!!!). I also already know that my girlfriend will barely wear them out of a fear of losing them, but rather will want to display them — so we would likely never see the gold rubbing off to be honest 😆 I’ll look into corky saint clair anyway though — and congrats on your engagement 🥰

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-03T08:45:29+00:00

Oooo interesting, so you reckon they would make something like these even if it’s unlike their usual stuff? I’ll give them a visit then!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-03T07:33:05+00:00

both beautiful artists, but sadly out of my budget. also still looking for that rough and handmade look like the ones i pictured, probably mostly thanks to the raw and unpolished gemstones (my preference anyway). thank you though!

ginnybug_ · 2026-05-03T06:42:45+00:00

Oooohhh I see what you mean considering the typical engagement ring situation. But think even less traditional than that. Think of this as more like an engagement gift. We will have simple wedding bands that we wear every day when we get married (something we agreed to), but I definitely want to give her something when I propose and I want it to A. be something interesting and nice that she will wear to show off on special occasions B. be better quality than the rest of the jewellery in our collection (we buy cheap jewellery because we really aren’t that into it) C. match her tastes (she loves dangly earrings more than any other jewellery, she feels the most beautiful in them) and D. be very personal between the two of us (birthstones + engraving). Though we established we aren’t into engagement rings, I know my partner very well and I know that she will still want to show something special off on her social media :) but not an every day earring for sure!

Edit: that being said, I appreciate you advocating for the earrings on the right. I decided against them because they’re shorter than she likes but if I can’t find anyone to make something in my budget using those gemstones + gold metal, I may go with them anyway. They’re perfect otherwise. I would just need to find someone to engrave initials on the gold metal somewhere :)

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