Amalea

@vj-amalea

Developer by day. Playing BG3 and learning Art by night (who need sleeps anyway). she/her Enjoy talking about/drawing my first ever OC Lyria and her partner in shenanigans Astarion Fandom: #BG3 | #Astarion | #Lyria | Ship name: #Astaria

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Amalea@vj-amalea· 24d

Yet more lovely shots from the giveaway by the lovely @trobadourbard.bsky.social - thank you yet again! They look so pretty framed by the leaves under the sunlight! 😍💜 #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Astarion stood framed in green and yellow leaves in the sunlight of a forest.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Lyria stood framed in green and yellow leaves in the sunlight of a forest.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Amalea@vj-amalea· 24d

Yeah, she is definitely happy about being caught 😉 2/2 #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria has been caught by Astarion after running through the woods, and he has her encased in his arms as she is caught between him and a tree.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Lyria has been caught by Astarion after running through the woods, and he has her arms held together above her head against a tree with one hand, and the other gently holds her chin as he kisses her.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Amalea@vj-amalea· 24d

I was so lucky to win a giveaway from the lovely @trobadourbard.bsky.social - and ahhh thank you so much! 💜 A fun chase through the woods, although I think Lyria was happy being caught 👀 1/2 #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria and Astarion running through the woods, he's chasing her, but they are both smiling and happy.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Lyria and Astarion running through the woods, he's chasing her, but they are both smiling and happy, and he's getting closer.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Lyria has been caught by Astarion after running through the woods, he's lifting her up into his arms.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Lyria has been caught by Astarion after running through the woods, he's carrying her in his arms, and her legs are crossed around his waist.
VP by trobadourbard.bsky.social

Amalea@vj-amalea· 26d

This is the night when the notorious incident that involved a whisk, a giant fork, 2 chickens, a bottle of wine & a small fire occurred, so Lyria is banned from the cooking area of camp. She gets sent away to set up the eating area, and provides some entertainment with music instead. #tavqotd #Lyria

Lyria stood with Gale, looking with wide eyes at something off screen.

Amalea@vj-amalea· 27d

I'm Amalea, a developer by day, and often when I should be sleeping I do art. Mostly of Astarion and my OC Lyria, or tied to themes for them. And the occasional Batstarion! I do sometimes work on little writing snippets for them too 💜 #ArtistSpotlight

Art by me, with Lyria and Astarion sat gently cuddling by a fire by his tent.

Art by me, with Lyria and Astarion stood on an outcrop of rock in the Underdark, waving to someone in a walled off encampment with buildings and towers.

Art by me of Batstarion sat on stool, holding a little heart.

Art by me, with Lyria and Astarion in a chibi style, making a rude gesture.
Done on emote base by Loumon.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 11

The whispers and pushing into her thoughts from the Brain was way too much like the pushing and twisting of her mind of Bhaal in the past. Lyria's new found freedom was everything to her, and she was not risking a fight for it later, or making others suffer her as she had. Destroy. #Lyria #tavqotd

Lyria stood in her armour, with a raised combined set of nether crystals floating above her hand.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 9

Lyria: "I wish I got paid to say puns!" Astarion: "Absolutely not, you torture me enough with them as it is!" #Lyria #tavqotd

A close up shot of Lyria, with a smile on her face.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 9

When you're trying to stay awake to do stuff you enjoy during the week... #Astarion

Astarion looking tired, with his eyes partially closed.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 7

Give her a cat. Just scoop one up, put it in her arms or on her lap. 😻 No Astarion, despite some of your mannerisms, in this instance you don't count as a cat 🤭 #tavqotd #Lyria

Lyria slightly smiling, wearing her casual clothes at night.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 6

I call these their moments to recharge their batteries for mischief 💜 📷 1 and 2 by Tina @thedaffodilsbard 📷 3 by Aga @ajsemprini 🎨 4 by me #tavqotd #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

A scene on a beach, with Astarion giving Lyria a piggy back ride.
VP by Tina thedaffodilsbard.bsky.social

A scene in black and white, with a old slightly scratched photo feel, with Lyria giving Astarion a kiss on his cheek.
VP by Tina thedaffodilsbard.bsky.social

Lyria and Astarion by a fireplace, with him kissing her cheek, as she sits holding her violin.

VP by Aga ajsemprini.bsky.social

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 5

Congratulations on that milestone, well deserved! 🎉 And thank you for running a giveaway Please may I enter Lyria and Astarion, my disaster duo 💜

A close up shot of Lyria and Astarion, looking lovingly towards each other.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 4

Lyria encouraging Astarion to test another element of his Vampirism to see if the tadpole had made running water safe.

It had been a long day, and the party was bruised and sore after an intense fight with a particularly nasty group of gnolls. They'd returned to camp to rest and soothe their injuries and whilst most of the group had already settled in for the night, as they only needed a shorter time for their trance, Lyria and Astarion were still up. Lyria quietly approached Astarion's tent, curious about something.

"So Astarion, you mentioned the tadpole is interfering with your vampirism traits?"
"It seems so, as I surmised the rules seemed to have changed."
"Obviously walking in the sun is one of them, but what others do you think it may have affected?"
"Well, it definitely hasn't affected the thirst, that is persistent as ever. Although lessened somewhat thanks to your lovely neck."
He pauses to ponder for a moment.
"You know I'm not sure. We've not been near any occupied homes - that blighted village earlier doesn't count as the residents are long since dead. Didn't even have the decency to leave behind anything valuable."
Lyria pulls out a tome from her belt, and flips through the pages to one she'd clearly marked earlier. She gestures to a particular paragraph, "What about running water? That's something it mentions here."
"It's possible. I've been loathed to try as it's as painful as sunlight, the burning is intense, and I wouldn't want anything to tarnish this beautiful skin."
"I bet it would be nice to wash off some more of the gnoll grime if it is safe though, and the stream by the side of camp is quite shallow. I can also have some healing potions to hand if it does hurt."
He flourishes dramatically, "Oh my beautiful saviour. Fine, let's give this a try. If I wake the others from pain though you're entirely taking the blame."
"Deal!"
The pair head towards the nearby stream, with Lyria briefly deviating to grab a couple of towels and healing potions she'd stashed in her tent earlier.

"Alright, so how do you want to do this?"
"I'm not sure 'want' is the right word, but I guess I just... touch it first?"
Lyria readies herself with a potion before gesturing towards the water, "Go on then."
Astarion glances towards her, then back towards the stream before slowly leaning forwards with fingers tentatively outstretched. He hesitates just above the surface of the water, before pushing forward so the water brushes the very tips of his fingers. Lyria notices the subtle flinch as he makes contact, but refrains from speaking, the only noticeable reaction is her grip tightening on the bottle in her hand.

A weighted silence sits over the pair as time seems to freeze. But nothing else happens. With a wary but curious expression settled on his features Astarion pushes his hand further into the stream, gently turning it in the water and watching the slight ripples pass by.
Lyria releases a breath she hadn't realised she'd been holding, which seems to startle them both, and Astarion instinctively pulls his hand swiftly from the water.
His sudden movement worries Lyria, "Are you alright?! Did it hurt you?". She reaches for his hand to check, but catches herself just before touching him as she sees no sign of injury. She turns her face up to his, to see he is looking down in wonder at his unmarked hand.
"I'm... I'm fine." He looks up to see Lyria staring with concern, and his body language shifts, an air of seemingly effortless confidence taking hold once more. He dramatically flourishes his hand, "See, not a scratch, as beautiful as ever."
"That's a relief, I'd say this is another trait ticked off as being handled by the tadpole!"
"Indeed it seems so. Although if you don't relinquish your death grip on that potion I fear we may need to tend to your hand before too long."
Lyria glances down, noting the paleness around her knuckles, before slowly loosening her grip. "Oh, right."

"So, shall we take advantage of this new found discovery? I would so enjoy getting the remaining gnoll from under my nails, and other places."
"Indeed, I even found some soap!"
"What decadence!"
The pair quietly undress down to their underwear, and slowly step into the water. Carefully they begin to scoop up water to run down their limbs, mixing with the soap.
Lyria pauses briefly, a small grin appearing on her face before she gets the next scoop of water and throws it towards Astarion.
"What the..! Oh you'll regret that..."
A flurry of splashes, yelps and laughter follows as a playful water fight ensues.

"WILL YOU TWO BE QUIET! Some of us actually need sleep!"

They stop suddenly at the outcry from camp before looking at each other, and dissolving into a final set of giggles.

"Seen as even our undergarments are drenched, we may as well sit here and finish getting clean, lest we provoke the ire of our companions further."
They finish scrubbing off the day, and sit in the water, Astarion idly running his hand through the water, a distant look in his eyes.

Later, as they are drying off and walking back to the camp fire, he glances over at her and asks, "So you've been studying vampirism in that book?"
"I... yes. I found it amongst the ruins of that village yesterday, and thought it might prove useful - it's not like I've interacted with vampires before. Well, not that I can remember at least. And what can I say, it seemed like a fang-tastic idea."
"Puns? Really?"

As they begin to separate to return to their respective tents, Lyria hesitates for a moment, and turns her head to glance behind.
"Hey Astarion."
"Yes darling?"
"Thank you for trusting me."
"I... of course, you are our fearless leader after all. Murderous tendencies and all."
Lyria smiles, but with a slight tightness around her eyes at the reminder of the dark urges plaguing her thoughts.
"Good night Astarion."
"Good night."

Both reach their respective tents, and unknown to each other they share a moment of confused contemplation. Fears over what is to come, how long they have to save themselves from the tadpoles and their own fates beyond that. But also a flutter of something else, a slight hint of warmth, and maybe, if they dare to believe it, even hope.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 4

W for Water The Sun no longer hurt him, and with some encouragement from Lyria during a quiet night at camp, Astarion braved trying running water to see if the tadpole had also suppressed that element of his vampirism. Old writing snippet for the scene below! #bg3alphabet #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria and Astarion sat in their underwear in the water by camp.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 3

V for Vampire Early journey Astarion questioning whether he can trust the party with his secret. Will they turn on him? Would he actually be safer alone? If they ask about his past, what should he say? Was the Sun always this warm? #Astarion #bg3alphabet

A pensive expression Astarion, looking to the side, stood in the sunshine in his starter game armour.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 2

U for The Underdark Lyria's birthplace, where the Urge began to surface. Beautiful and deadly, it's not an easy place to survive in. Um, Lyria, please step away from the explosive mushrooms, and don't you dare put your hand in one of those holes! 😱😆 #Lyria #bg3alphabet

Lyria stood facing a set of Bibberbangs, which are green glowing and explosive mushrooms.

Lyria stood in front of rock wall that is covered in holes, she is turning back towards the camera.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jul 1

T for Tattoo Lyria's tattoos were a way for her to try and ground herself when the Urge pushed against her mind. She'd look in a mirror and not recognise her own eyes, especially when the sclera darkened, but the tattoos would remain constant and were from her own choice. #bg3alphabet #Lyria

A torso up shot of Lyria in her camp clothes, in the light of the Astral Plane.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 30

Lyria and Astarion having a quiet moment to relax tired and sore muscles. But before then she'd threatened to splash his hair, and he was not impressed 🤭 #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria #tavqotd #nsfw

Lyria and Astarion sitting in an oversized bathing pool, eyes closed and looking relaxed.

Lyria and Astarion stood naked in a giant bathing area, facing each other. She's doing a shrug with a smile, and he's pointing at her with a scowl.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 30

Most recently Lyria got introduced to two of Astarion's fellow vampire spawns, Petras and Dal. She did not like Petras, but is curious about Dal - and it raises more questions about the Ritual. #tavqotd #Lyria #Astaria

Astarion and Lyria, stood side by side, facing two of Astarion's brethren vampire spawns: Petras and Dal.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 29

S for Spores With everything happening on the adventure it was easy to forget the brief encounter with the Rapport Spores - the tadpole already allowed mind communication. But a later visit to the Underdark caused a new encounter, exposing thoughts and fears for the future. 💜 #bg3alphabet #Astarion

A torso up shot of Astarion in his armour, in the dim light of the Underdark, surrounded by purple spores.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 28

Batstarion says Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 #batstarion #batstarionsunday

Batstarion standing smiling, holding a pride flag aloft. Art by me.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 27

Ah yes, the plot. It's a very good plot. 🍑 VP by Aga @ajsemprini.bsky.social #tavqotd #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria and Astarion, naked in a giant bath, she's leaning over him, her butt above the water, her hand on his face, as they look into each others eyes.

VP by Aga ajsemprini

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 27

R for Reverie At the start of the journey only Lyria and Astarion went into Reverie instead of sleep. It meant they had more time together, just the two of them, at first just surface level chatting. Over time trust began to grow, resting side by side. 💜 #bg3alphabet #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria and Astarion sat on a hut floor, wearing their camp clothes. Their eyes are closed and they look relaxed.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 26

Q for Questions After the night where Lyria almost lost control to the Urge she and Astarion had a lot to talk about. That and all the hints at Moonrise that she'd been there before raised questions for them both. They wouldn't get all the answers til later 💜 #bg3alphabet #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria and Astarion sat on the ground in camp, facing each other, wearing their camp clothes. She looks concerned.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 25

P for Partners It took a little time for them to appreciate each other, but now they are a powerful duo. He's learnt to let her lead with Bard skills talking their way through most things, and she trusts him to have a dagger or two ready when things get spicy. #bg3alphabet #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria and Astarion stood in their full armour. Lyria has her hands on her hips as they both look upwards towards something off camera.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 24

O for "Oh shit!" Lyria has the charm and wit of a Bard, but not the best Perception, so there's more than one occasion where things get a little bit... exciting! 🤭 (I know it's tenuous for O, I blame the heat 🤣) #Lyria #bg3alphabet

Lyria just in frame, as a Mimic chest in front is open, showing lots of teeth and a giant purple tongue.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 23

They just want to have a little chat... Using emote base by Loumon / takiimikiku #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Chibi style emotes of Lyria and Astarion, both looking menacing and holding a bloody knife.
Done on base by Loumon / takiimikiku

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 22

N for Nautiloid Nothing fancy for this one, just the first picture I did in photomode. Lyria was starting out for her full adventure as an OC after taking residence in my brain part way through her first run. #bg3alphabet #Lyria

Lyria stood with her hand on her hip, wearing basic camp gear, and a little sticker of chibi Astarion looking at her with heart eyes.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 21

M for Moonlight Until they find a way for him to walk in the sun again, most of Lyria's time is spent in the night with Astarion. She doesn't mind, especially as they come up with "interesting" ways to pass the daytimes in their home 😉💜 Like playing cards! 🤭 #bg3alphabet #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria

Lyria and Astarion sat facing away from the camera, under a moonlit sky, looking down towards Baldur's Gate.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 20

L for Light Born in the Underdark, Lyria is no stranger to darkness, but the darkness of the Shadowlands felt different, unsettling. It made her very tempted to keep the moon lantern, but she chose to release it's inhabitant instead. #bg3alphabet #Lyria

A bright white ornate torch lantern glowing, with Lyria just visible in the darkness behind holding it aloft on a stick.

Amalea@vj-amalea· Jun 19

K for Kiss I just wanted to post a smooch 💜 #bg3alphabet #Lyria #Astarion #Astaria