Teresa

@dimreaper

(they/them) agender author, goat farmer, martial artist, indigenous, communist. FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸 Abolish ICE Published Works: www.tdgonzalez.com

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Teresa@dimreaper· 18d

I haven’t done it for any of my other books because I am no artist but for TIC I took a risk and added a map and little artworks for each of the three acts. They aren’t perfect, but it’s totally human made and I am proud of that #pretendpanel

Image shows a hand drawn map of the Kingdom of Beder featuring a dragon drawn over the maps title. The capital city of Salmorel sits in the upper right corner. Another large city called Carta is on the coast in the bottom right. Between them is a valley and then further west lies a very large forest called the Borwith Forest. Near that in the far north is a small village with a temple called Paret.

Image shows a drawing of a priestess in robes and a veil. She kneels with her hands outstretched and they are glowing.

Image shows a drawing of a serpentine dragon with two wings and a horned crest

Image shows a drawing of a man with a sword and helmet. He has pointed ears, a beard, and long braided hair showing beneath his helmet. He holds a sword by the hilt in front himself and his eyes are closed.

Teresa@dimreaper· Jul 10

literally wrote an entire book about this… especially the “disemboweling my oppressors” part🧛🏻

Image shows a book titled “The Widow’s Vampire” and the cover depicts a full moon shining over a field of marigolds

Teresa@dimreaper· Jun 9

“Im something of a pioneer myself”

Image shows willem dafoe as Norman Osborn

Teresa@dimreaper· Jun 8

How did you know this cracked my egg

Image shows Viggo Mortensen as Strider/Aragorn lookin fine as hell with the grunge ranger look and his bicep field bandaged

Teresa@dimreaper· Jun 8

It is!! The cover is a photograph of that real-life setup, which includes that figure of Sangor

Image shows an altar with collection of animal bones, leaves, and candles with blood dripped across and filling a shell on the altar left of center at the feet of a black figure of a man and two silver-white feathered wings behind his back. The background is a white plaster half wall and a brown blanket half draped across it

Same image zoomed in on the shell at the figure’s feet. It contains blood, and a deer skull is beside it with two lit candles dripping wax on the skull. There is an antler, teeth, and other bones with candles throughout

Teresa@dimreaper· Jun 8

We don’t usually see each other’s headers qrp with yours Accurate representation of the inside of my head

Teresa@dimreaper· Jun 1

Happy Pride!! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 QRP with your flags, explain what they mean to you, and block all the haters! Left: pansexual flag. I can experience attraction to anyone of any gender, just be a decent person. Right: nonbinary flag. I am trans enby, though if I’m getting specific I could be called agender.

Teresa@dimreaper· May 22

So according to this bill, trans kids must remain closeted and children with trans parents can't discuss their parents existence or risk costing their school federal funds??

"The text of HR 2616 says it would prohibit any school that receives federal funding from teaching "concepts related to gender ideology." LGBTQ+ advocates warn the legislation could effectively bar teachers and school staff from acknowledging transgender identities in classrooms, libraries, or student support settings. Earlier versions and related House proposals also explicitly categorized material involving 'gender dysphoria or transgenderism' as inherently "sexual," language critics argued which treated the mere existence of trans people as inappropriate for children. It could also forcibly out students who are transgender to their families before they feel ready, or even safe, doing so."

Teresa@dimreaper· May 20

It’s #WorldBeeDay so here’s a spotlight on my bees!!!

Image shows a honeybee inside a cucumber blossom

Image shows a honeycomb frame half-covered in bees with honey coating the upper part of the frame

Image shows a honeycomb frame covered in honey and bees

Teresa@dimreaper· May 16

Please tho

Imane Khelif posing in an incredible suit for Vogue

Teresa@dimreaper· May 11

she is a child. An actual child. Imprisoned and tortured by the US government. And they continued to dehumanize her even after a miraculous release. This administration is fucking evil.

Teresa@dimreaper· May 6

Blocked me after I didn't take your apology well? Chat does this sound like I "didn't take it well"?

Hi Eliwood, no need to apologize for reaching out. I'll address first things first: the only hurt you caused was shutting me out instead of owning your outsized reactions. You lashed out unnecessarily at me and your other friends while we tried to help you. I determined that continued business association with you was likely unwise given your inability to regulate, but I said very specifically that I intended to remain friends. And yet, instead of demonstrating accountability, you unfriended me on Discord which demonstrated to me that you had no intentions of discussing the issue with me, then blocked me on Bluesky (then unblocked me, but I still saw it) and have yet to actually address your anger at me. Your defensiveness and avoidance was clear enough to me that you’re unlikely to approach anything else with maturity, so I made the decision on my own to leave the CWSG server. I simply didn’t foresee a comfortable environment while you continued to avoid and deflect rather than behave as an adult. Given the life issues happening and still coming, I did what was best for my mental health. I certainly hope you take steps to address your own mental health and if can you handle relationships with friends with humility.

Teresa@dimreaper· May 6

Eliwood S Gheist and the Hook & Quill Press (same person) blocked me after I left my role at the press. I rightfully called her out for being childish and unprofessional and pointed out that a post she made was cringe and offensive. Instead of being an adult and owning her shit, she does this +

Image shows a flyer by Hook and Quill Press that says “thank you very Nush! We’re raising money for art! Hook & Quill Press is working with @ Nush deco.bsky.social to commission a custom banner for our social media. Want to help us out so we can pay Nush? Check out our Patreon and Ko Fi!

Image shows the Hook & Quill Bsky account, blocking me

Image shows Eliwood’s husband Tone’s account replying to my post about the flyer, saying “Maybe we should ask how the people you associate with treat PoC?

Image shows Eliwood’s husbands bsky account replying to me, saying “U mad? yeah you mad. You’re also petty. It’s sad. Look at your own life and circle. Also, nice self tell with the “obsessed with their betters” every accusation is an admittal for the small-minded”

Teresa@dimreaper· May 6

This is fuckin heartbreaking, though I know why he feels safer in women’s spaces. This is not a win.

“I definitely feel safe to be myself in women’s sports,” Ranson told the Star Tribune. “Although I don’t identify as a woman, I still feel included. I’m proud to be part of women’s soccer because of how supportive and how much of a community it is.”

Teresa@dimreaper· Apr 5

The design of Xicala is inspired by the Formic world in Ender's Game. It was a Human fortress in Age of Water Wars and so there are lots of high walls and towers to which the Melipenati added propolis and many many many tunnels, & the land is naturally honeycombed with caves 1/3 #AprilWorldbuilders

image shows an artistic representation of the Formic homeworld in Ender's Game. Spiky, organic-looking towers rise from ground that is pockmarked with tunnels and caves.

Teresa@dimreaper· Apr 5

Firstly, the Melipenati Hive is located over some very prime real estate and draws its water from what we call in real life, the Edwards Aquifer. LOOK AT THE LAND HONEYCOMB. This region is famous for its porous, water-bearing limestone. It catches rainfall and feeds it into creeks and wells 2/5

image shows cross section of the Edwards Aquifer. On the left is the Texas Hill Country labeled "Drainage area" where rainfall is caught and drains into the Edwards Aquifer water table which flows downhill to a Recharge Zone, then flows further downhill to springs in the Artesian zone.

image shows a map of the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer system covering most of western and central Texas, stretching into southern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. It is represented by a blue shape reminiscent of the continent of Antarctica.

Teresa@dimreaper· Mar 19

They are multi layered, and there are several floors to the caverns! Similar to this, but in varying orientations

Image shows the inside of a melipona (stingless bee) hive with brood cells toward the bottom of the picture and honey pits at the top

Teresa@dimreaper· Mar 18

The Melipenati store their honey in earthenware made of mud and wax. In the "warehouse" below the Hive, the mud contains mycelium fibers that help the Melipenati monitor and control temperatures. Unlike their irl counterparts (shown below) these pots are very large and portable 1/2 #Marchistics

image shows clay pots inside melipona hive filled with honey and pollen

Teresa@dimreaper· Mar 4

The Melipenati harvest nectar for honey from their greenhouses inside the Hive. This is some of the only green space left in this desert climate. They make the honey the traditional way, which is done irl by evaporating the water. This step is automated by the Melipenati with vents 1/2 #Marchistics

Image shows a stock image of a fantasy greenhouse with many tiers of plants growing under a domed ceiling.

Teresa@dimreaper· Mar 3

They do look very cool and are the reason I have my life sized versions of them living in caves. See alt text!!

Image shows the hive of the Melipona, aka Mexican stingless bee. Bees crawl on structures made of wax and clay that resemble thick stalagmites which are hollow, and an opening in the top shows small cups which are the brood cells where the larvae are housed, some are open and empty and some are occupied and closed with a wax seal. Around the brood cells are large clay cups with small openings and these are the honeypots

Teresa@dimreaper· Feb 28

Thanks for such a fun game, Emily!! Here's my personal favorite use of magic, following an accident where Larathel as a child meets Sangor for the first time (sparking a crush that lasts a thousand years ♥️🥰) #Febchantment

She woke up probably a second later. Her father was at her side, his glasses sliding off his nose.
“Oh, dear—oh, dear,” he muttered.
“I… I’m alright,” she stammered. Her head was swimming. Dozens of people stood over her, staring, and something hot touched her face. Blood. She saw the capsized cart a few feet away and was relieved it didn’t land on her. Her arm was under her body, so she squirmed to free it. Flaming pain made her cry out.
“Out of the way,” a deep voice rose over the noise. “Step aside, please.”
The crowd parted, whispering as they moved back, and then everyone bowed to the ground. Azrael gasped, and Larathel’s mouth fell open as Sangor himself knelt in front of her.
“Child, can you hear me?” he said. If a mountain could speak, she was sure it would sound like that.
“Y-yes,” she answered.
“You’ve hit your head,” he said gently. “Please, let me help you.”
She was dazed but didn’t dare protest. The god picked up her black headscarf and handed it to her father, who looked mortified. As the crowd stared, Sangor placed a hand on the crown of Larathel’s head. Warm, golden light floated above her, and the most delicious feeling ran through her body.

Teresa@dimreaper· Feb 21

mundane magic = covering up some very distinctive tattoos to disguise yourself when you need to go behind enemy lines #Febchantment

$Larathel stood before the mirror and took a deep breath, the book on the bed. She focused on the blue-green fractals that covered her forehead and cheeks. With concentration, she drew upon the power inside her. What would have been a warm glow bubbled like something harder, like molten iron. It rose into her skin, and she directed the heat and wildfire of energy to shape it into the image she held in her mind. The strain was far greater than she had anticipated. Her magic had always worked like a natural extension of herself, but this energy seemed to rebel. She winced but pushed on and willed it to work. Slowly, the tattoos faded from her face, disappearing one curling tendril of ink at a time. As they faded, she gasped in amazement. She had not seen herself this way since… by Charys, not at all in her adult life. Tears sprang into her eyes, and she blinked them back. Her emotions seemed to cling just below the surface these days. The drain on her power was immediate. She quickly learned that keeping her tattoos hidden, a relatively small transformation as it was, required constant concentration, and soon, her focus waned. After only a few moments, she released the magic, and the tattoos spiraled back into existence with a sting. Her face felt tender as if they were brand-new, and she glanced down at the book. If such a simple transformation was this much work, only the gods knew how Sangor became an entirely different creature.$

Teresa@dimreaper· Feb 14

Oh, y'all thought Sangor only transformed on purpose? Afraid not, and in fact most of the plot is figuring out WHY the most powerful being on the planet is turning into scary chompy monsters at random (in the middle of battle!) and it's just as awful as it sounds. cw: body horror #Febchantment

“Sangor! Are you alright?”
She sent healing magic into his shoulder, but he grimaced in pain. His eyes went wide in terror.
“It’s happening,” he gasped.
Larathel’s heart dropped. “What?”
“Get away from me,” he groaned.
She didn’t have time to think. Steam began to rise from his skin, his bones began to stretch, and his joints popped out of place. His ribs swelled like a barrel.
“Hurry! Get away!” he cried. “I can’t stop it!”
Larathel summoned her magic, but she couldn’t comprehend what was happening. She had a strong stomach after a thousand years of clinical medicine, but this pushed her to her limits. His bones snapped and separated, and his skin looked like it was melting. His clothes fell away in pieces. He screamed in agony until breathing became impossible, and all the while, he was growing. The added weight sunk the boat deeper into the water. Claws dug into the wood, and an extra pair of arms burst from new sockets. Behind him, the others shot terrified glances as they fought with the Sylvans still invading the raft.

Teresa@dimreaper· Feb 8

MAGIC! Featuring Sangor's favorite party trick #Febchantment

Shay stared. The god was insane. Sangor undressed completely, then stuffed his clothes into a pack.
“Just remember—there’s no need to be afraid,” he said.
He dropped to all fours, and his relaxed demeanor broke as he grimaced, his joints popping out of place. His body swelled and lengthened, ribs expanding, and his spine grew far out of proportion with the rest of his body. Black scales spread over his skin, locking together like mail armor. His fingers stretched, bent backward, and leathery webbing developed between them. All the time, he kept growing, far larger than Shay thought any creature could be. The ground shook, the trees swayed, and stones cracked beneath his weight. A long, snakelike body coiled, filling the little valley deep in the gorge. Wings the size of ships’ sails billowed, and smoke rose in thin tendrils from his nostrils.
“Nova above,” Shay breathed in astonishment, staring up at the Dragon. The creature turned, his body scraping the nearest tree. His scales shredded the bark, which rained down to the ground, as Sangor lowered his diamond-shaped head and blinked giant, yellow eyes. Shay trembled, gripped with both terror and fascination. The Dragon lay down carefully, his chin resting on the ground.

Teresa@dimreaper· Feb 4

The Citadel aka the Hive is the closest thing to count as a mountain in the setting of the story. It’s built above natural caves (a real place in Texas!) on the upper plateaus as shown in the diagram. The Hive is essentially a hollow mountain with a network of cave systems + #FebruaryWorldbuilders

Artistic representation (not mine) of the Formic planet

Diagram cross section of the Natural Bridge Caverns showing descending plateaus and a cave with flowing water underneath

Teresa@dimreaper· Jan 25

Kevin has only two brain cells and neither of them are up to anything good

A black cat with yellowish-green eyes plotting crimes

Teresa@dimreaper· Jan 14

Oh no I’ve pissed off the liberals lmao

A man being wrong quoting my post where I say “Liberals would love to pretend nobody knew slavery was bad before the Civil War and simultaneously it would never have been stopped without their performative outrage and uselessness, because the truth is so much more sickening: slavery wasn’t stopped by laws and it hasn’t stopped since”

And the man quotes with “NONE OF THAT IS TRUE” in all caps without providing a single source to back up his outrageous and erroneous claim, per normal for manchildren.

Teresa@dimreaper· Jan 13

the vibes are like Book of Eli meets Dark Tower meets Rawhide with bug armor. In my head, Ballard looks like a scruffy Clint Eastwood if Yates got dropped into a post-apocalyptic Wild West.

Teresa@dimreaper· Jan 8

Oh nooooo you’re right!! The actual bee book deserves its own spotlight. BEEHOLD

Photo shows a journal with a brown felt cover and a gold bee and flowers embossed on the cover

Teresa@dimreaper· Jan 7

So glad you asked!! I am an actual bee keeper, and the inspiration for bee book came from getting actual real bees!!! Last spring, my partner and I made the decision to add bees to our little farm in Texas with no clue it would kick off a novel-length story of bug porn. How?+ #Januaryworldbuilders