#sorcerer — Public Fediverse posts

Koschei the Deathless is a powerful, malevolent sorcerer in East Slavic folklore who achieved immortality by separating his soul and hiding it inside a nested, "matryoshka-style" container: a needle within an egg, inside a duck, inside a hare, inside a chest, buried under a green oak on the mythical island of Buyan. His original recipe (with some obvious substitutions) would later be known as the "turducken". #folklore #cooking #slavic #wizard #deathless #lich #turducken #sorcerer

Meet Zagrea Afxbis.

Six generations ago, a young Tiefling named Urxikas Afxbis was playing dice in a loud bar and caught another player cheating. He called it out. There was a scuffle. The scuffle became a brawl. The brawl became a full-room catastrophe -- everyone involved, furniture flying, chaos wall to wall.

Everyone except the Green Hag sitting alone in the far corner.

Urxikas got thrown across the room and landed near her. Scrambling up, he stepped on her pack. Something inside shattered. She screamed. The whole bar went quiet.

She walked up to him slowly. Got close. And in a voice barely above a whisper, she told him exactly what she thought of him and every red-blooded, tail-dragging devilspawn that would come after him. Then she blew a handful of sand in his eyes and walked out.

That was six Afxbisses ago. The curse has been passed down faithfully through every generation. Uncontrollable magic. Skin that changes color every time a spell fires -- bright green after poison, bright red after fire, eight colors counted so far, possibly more to come. The Afxbis line has learned, generation to generation, how to ride the magic, how to keep it from swallowing them whole. The skin, they never figured out.

Somehow, Zagrea is a happy guy. Charismatic, warm, a little prone to exaggeration when he's telling stories. He finds joy in most things. Most people like him immediately.

But spend enough time with him and you'll see it -- something behind the eyes. Something that doesn't quite rest. He keeps moving because standing still was never really an option. He wasn't welcome most places, growing up. So he kept walking, kept adventuring, and somewhere along the way started looking for something that resembles peace.

He hasn't found it yet. His powers are getting stronger by the day.

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Zagrea Afxbis is a tall Tiefling Sorcerer with almost no muscle to speak of, wearing colorful striped overalls and a cape long enough to wrap himself in -- both striped vertically in white, red, vermillion, orange, amber, yellow, chartreuse, green, teal, blue, violet, purple, magenta, and black. He attacks from range and relies on his arcane knowledge when his spells don't cooperate. He can will his bare hands to strike like a club, dagger, or handaxe, and can summon a vibrant shield of light from his own arms when pressed. He is a lifelong adventurer, a walking folk legend, and arguably the most colorful person in the room -- sometimes literally.

#iTA #isThisAnything #DnD #TTRPG #Homebrew #CharacterIntro #Sorcerer #Tiefling

Meet Voss

He doesn't remember what ordinary thing he was doing when it happened.

He remembers before; a quiet and unremarkable life, sure, but it was *his*. And he remembers the after; which is Pip, already perched, already watching him with the patience of a thing that has been waiting a long time and is relieved the wait is finally over. Voss didn't go looking for this. He is still not quite sure what *this* is.

Voss is neat about everything. His coat, his words, the careful way he stands in a room as though he's already located the exits and decided which one he prefers. He watches people the some people watch fires, waiting for it to inevitably get out of hand but already knowing when that will happen. He's not unfriendly. He just seems that way because of his carefulness.

Ask him what Pip is and he will pause for a long time before responding: "I'm still working on that".

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Meet Pip

Small. Fast. Certain, in an unearned way.

He arrived without invitation nor explanation.

He finishes sentences. Not out of impatience, but because he already knows where the sentence will end, and waiting for it to come seems like a dreadful formality. He is always right about that direction, and knows that this is not entirely endearing. He has not adjusted.

Voss noticed early on that Pip has never said anything provably false. Voss has spent considerable time deciding whether this is reassuring. It is not. Something that has never been wrong is either very wise or has never been tested.

What Pip is, exactly, is a question he deflects with the efficiency of something who has heard it many times and found the asking much more interesting that the answering. Voss asks sometimes, late at night when the camp is quiet. Pip often responds that he is still working on that. Voss suspects this is true, and he is not eased by it.

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Meet Voss and Pip

If asked, they'll tell you they're not a team. Voss will tell you as much, very carefully, with a pause before the word team like he is checking whether it fits. Pip will tell you much quicker and with more confidence and with zero elaboration. They will then immediately function as a team, and nobody will bring it up, becuase obviously they're a team.

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Voss is an Aberrant Mind Sorcerer who doesn't so much *cast* as *indicate*, neat and deliberate in everything including violence, built around reading the room before acting and acting *precisely* when he does act. Pip is a familiar by ruling, and something harder to pin down by name in every other measure. Small, construct-adjacent, forward-leaning, eager, with eyes that are slightly too steady and a certainty that has never once wavered in Voss's presence.

In combat, Voss stands at the edge and tilts the table quietly while Pip handles what needs handling. They are the most efficient two voices in the party, and the least forthcoming. And the question of which one of them is actually doing the magic is, as Voss might say, still being worked on.

#iTA #isThisAnything #DnD #TTRPG #CharacterIntro #Homebrew #Sorcerer #Familiar #Construct #DynamicDuo

Charm is a powerful drug. At the farthest extremes, charm can alter my perception at a fundamental level, warping what might otherwise be boring, unreliable, or even downright problematic things into something worth defending or even loving. But when it comes to music, charm—in measured doses, of course—allows me to fully enjoy the good in something flawed. This is what ultimately drew me to Greek doom startups Distorted Reflection in 2024, and now again in 2026.

2024’s Doom Rules Eternally introduced founding member Kostas Salodmidis’ new project to the world and established Distorted Reflection’s core of doom. Combining Candlemass riffs with Sorcerer drama and a touch of Sorrows Path shred, that core carries over unchanged into Doom Zone. Kostas’ beefy riffs and screaming solos remain as present as ever, and so does his shaky baritone croon. Vangelis gains greater presence with his bass here, which is a welcome improvement over the debut, burbling in lockstep with riffs and offering counterpoint during solo breaks. Filling out the lineup, Thomas Zen pounds the skins with a swinging stomp that suits this doom-laden material like a fitted suit, classy and reigned into the pocket at all times. It might not be the most exciting or unique formula, but it works.

Unfortunately, Doom Zone lacks the one thing that made Doom Rules Eternally worth covering: charm. Doom Zone isn’t completely soulless, but its flaws dominate my experience, leaving very little room for Distorted Reflection’s earnest delivery and competent riffcraft to shine. Evident from the onset of opener “3000 A.D.” and unrelenting throughout the runtime, Kostas’ vocals conspire to distract and detract at almost every opportunity. Unstable vibrato, strained upper range1, abysmal growls and repetitive melodic phrasing make tracks like “My Second Father,” “Gates of Paranoia,” “Tower of Dreams,” and “Morbid Reality” difficult to enjoy. Doom Zone’s songwriting is also noticeably weaker, suffering from a deeply repetitive structure and monotonous pacing that inevitably stalls any momentum individual elements (riffs, solos, choruses) initiate (“Asphyxiation,” “The Final Attempt”). It’s a good thing, then, that Doom Zone is short, clocking in at a responsible 39 minutes. Even so, it drags such that I routinely check my playback to see if I’m close to the end.

This is a shame, because Distorted Reflection are gifted musicians with great potential. Kostas filled Doom Zone with an arsenal of chunky riffs and high-octane solos (“3000 A.D.,” “Certain Death,” “Diminished,” “Morbid Reality”), many of which aptly reference the great works of the doom metal scene, though perhaps a bit too closely. Zen’s drumming is a perfect fit for this sound as well, and Vangelis’ bass noodling is a delight to hear with such clarity. More importantly, everybody understands their role and can play their instruments well enough to attract the spotlight without having to force it away from someone else. The overarching problem ultimately lies in the songwriting. With the exception of a few solid tracks at the album’s midpoint, like “Diminished,” Doom Zone wholly lacks the dynamics, the creativity, and the voice it needs to succeed.

Charm can go a long way to make me like something I would otherwise pass up. Distorted Reflection almost instantaneously lost the charm they once had after my time with Doom Zone. Unmemorable, uninspired, and at times downright irritating, Doom Zone fails to exhibit Distorted Reflection’s strengths in a way that overshadows their flaws. Instead, it accomplished the inverse. Flaws glare, making the process of picking out highlights a grind, and the experience of enjoying the good a chore. I still have hope that they can turn it around with album three, but as it stands, my recommendation is to leave Doom Zone behind while you traverse the doom zone.



Rating: Bad
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Iron Shield Records
Websites: distortedreflectiondoom.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/distortedreflectiondoom
Releases Worldwide: February 27th, 2026

PLP374_2: Fizzwynne Pipwhistle #art #MastoArt #DigitalArt #DigitalPainting #Photoshop #Sketch #SpeedPaint #Fantasy #Character #Gnome #Sorcerer #DungeonsAndDragons

#52booksin52weeks 33. Stand Alone Fantasy (just one!?!) - The Charwoman's Shadow by Lord Dunsany #shadows #identity #ambition #conscience #costofmagic #redemption #fantasy #1926 #sorcerer #bookstagram #booktok #booksky #gamemaster #gamemastersbookclub https://www.k-squareproductions.com/gmbc

More worldbuilding. A sorcerer is showing off old human 'magic' in a darkened room. The audience seems impressed… for the most part. :P

#furry #furryart #furryartwork #digitalart #muellermeier #krita #electricity #stage #dark #light #lighting #sorcerer #show #deer

"Simon the Sorcerer Origins"
Wizard Sarcasm Returns – Fun Puzzles & Magic!
Watch my quick review!

#Simon #Sorcerer #Origins #Adventure #RetroGaming #PointAndClick #IndieGame #Wizard #Humor #Magic #Nostalgia #IndieDev #gaming #videogaming #videogames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ci9DbXs0E

"Simon the Sorcerer Origins"
Wizard Sarcasm Returns – Fun Puzzles & Magic!
Watch my quick review!

#Simon #Sorcerer #Origins #Adventure #RetroGaming #PointAndClick #IndieGame #Wizard #Humor #Magic #Nostalgia #IndieDev #gaming #videogaming #videogames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ci9DbXs0E

William Friedkin: "A close-up of Steve McQueen was worth much more than any landscape in the world"

TAGS: #WiliamFriedkin #Sorcerer #SteveMcQueen #RobertMitchum #Interview #FilmInterview #FilmDirector #FilmMaker #FilmTalk #MovieTalk #TheFrenchConnection #Oscar #AcademyAward #FilmNews #FilmIndustry #Filmbuzz #Cinemabuzz #FilmCommunity #MovieCommunity #Filmbuff #Moviebuff #Filmmaking #Moviemaking #Storytelling #BehindTheScenes #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema

URL: https://filmtalk.org/2017/01/25/william-friedkin-a-close-up-of-steve-mcqueen-was-worth-much-more-than-any-landscape-in-the-world/

New Sorcerer Roleplaying Guide

https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/players/mastering-the-magic-within/

#DnD #DnD5e #2024DnD #TTRPG #Sorcerer

Sandy Charles, un adolescent obsédé par la magie noire, a bouleversé le Canada. Ce récit raconte comment son rêve de sorcier devint une tragédie sanglante.

#Esotérisme #paranormal #occulte #mystère #mystery #canada #horreur #meutre #enfant #adolescence #adolescent #sorciers #sorcier #psychology #psychology #history #histoire #Saskatchewan #education #sorcerer

https://mesplaisirs.com/lhistoire-sombre-de-sandy-charles/

My own #NoirAlley tonight was #WagesOfFear #LaSalaireDeLaPeur, because it was mentioned on Star Trek Enterprise 1.22 "Vox Sola".

Here's an intro by Eddie at Seattle's #NoirCity in 2014.

An amazing film, now I must queue up #Sorcerer.

https://youtu.be/zmc9agR1RVU?si=O7vFxBHBIQMFZN69

Anchorite – Realm of Ruin Review

By Steel Druhm

2025 has not given me nearly enough epic doom. I need a lot of that stuff to offset my obsession with sub-basement phlegm-death, or my entire equilibrium starts to go pear-shaped and fall off the tracks. Luckily, international collective Anchorite are on the job with their sophomore opus, Realm of Ruin. Using the tried-and-trve sound profile of Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Crypt Sermon, and Sorcerer, all the key landmarks are present, with heavy riffs, powerful vocals, and a sense of melancholy lurking behind the iron fistery. What gives Anchorite a leg up is a sizeable dose of testosterone and machismo in their doom chowder. They borrow from acts like Pale Divine and Argus and aim to kick you in the nether regions even as they harsh your mellow emotionally. Is that the sort of dual-tracked abuse you want from your metal? If so, follow me to the punishment area.

The gates open wide on the opening title track to reveal a powerful, punchy sound with burly riffs pushing the song forward as Leo Stivala (Forsaken, Pagan Altar) delivers manly, rough-hewn bellows and plaintive, somber tones as the moment requires. This is almost like vintage Iced Earth doing epic doom, and honestly, it works pretty damn well. Better still is “The Lighthouse Chronicles,” which takes you on a moody, emotional voyage over 7-plus minutes with hooks deployed expertly along the way to snare your ear. It’s plenty mournful and forlorn, but the epic energy crackles just below the surface and the riffs are meaty and forceful. The chorus is immediately memorable, supported by dour riffing that reeks of Paradise Lost. Add an intriguing midpoint segment that screams introspective Nevermore, and it’s clear Anchorite are onto something. Through it all, Stivala moves adroitly from rougher tones to weepy sadboi wails, convincing at all times. Showing Anchorite’s range, “Devil on the Throne” shifts to muscular, bluesy biker doom like Place of Skulls and Pale Divine. It’s less direct, more classically doomy, and 70s Sabbath jam-intensive. It checks all the boxes, and Stivala once again channels Warrel Dane’s potent spirit to good effect.

If things had slipped a bit on the album’s back half, I’d still be pretty impressed with Realm of Ruin. Instead, you get shellacked by the majesty and might of “The Apostate’s Prayer,” which is half vintage Candlemass, half Sorcerer, and all badass. The guitar work here is stellar, and Stivala ups his game significantly for a vocal tour de force running across misery, grief, and soul-killing inner conflict. His despondent cries of “I have fallen so far” will give you goose bumps and pierce your cold, dead heart. This tune is aces. Closer “Kingdom Undone” is another big moment with a gripping chorus that blends classic metal, doom, and just a hint of power cheese for something extra hooky. It reminds me of the material on Human Fortress’ stellar Defenders of the Crown, but with a melancholic sheen slathered over everything. There are no duds here, and every track brings something interesting to the table, though they don’t all reach the same peaks as the aforementioned highlights. A few tracks suffer from slight bloating around the edges, but at 54 minutes, Realm of Ruin doesn’t feel overlong, nor would I want to see any selections cut.

I’m quite impressed with Leo Stivala’s performance. He mixes forceful Jorn-esque bellows with effectively downcast classic doom singing and switches up his delivery enough to provide surprises and meet the material where it is. He’s got some of the same charm and appeal as Crypt Sermon’s Brooks Wilson, and also reminds one of Robert Lowe (Solitude Aeturnus) at times. Then there are the scattered Warrel Dane bits. Not bad company to find oneself in. Matching Stivala at each step is the guitar work by Martin Andersen. He blends classic heavy metal tropes with all the expected epic doom sounds and brings in touches of power metal to round out the experience. He delivers emotional moments in his solos and harmonies while keeping things heavier than one might expect. Impressive showing in all phases.

Realm of Ruin is one of those albums you enjoy on the first go-through, and with each spin, it reveals more of itself until you’re fully submerged in the band’s craftwork. Anchorite have writing chops, and Realm comes fairly close to reaching the upper levels of doom glory. As it stands, it’s an immersive stroll through the ruins with moments of genuine brilliance and grandeur. I’ll be watching these cats closely because their potential is writ large. A happy surprise and well recommended.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Personal Records
Website: facebook.com/anchoritedoom
Releases Worldwide: August 1st, 2025

#2025 #35 #Anchorite #Argus #Aug25 #Candlemass #CryptSermon #DesolateRealm #DoomMetal #EpicDoomMetal #InternationalMetal #PaleDivine #RealmOfRuin #Review #Reviews #SolitudeAeturnus #Sorcerer

Made to order small #leather #pouch for a #pendulum . This is really #small and made by the measurements my customer provided about her #gear . I even tested that it does not provide much use for #coins either :D - but certainly may be #alter -ed to fit some.

#witch #sorcerer #warlock - welcome to my #workshop ! #Order by mail: [email protected]

#handcrafted out of #vegetabletanned #leather

New demon/sorcerer character ready in time for Artfight! 🎨 I experimented with my style a little with this one, I'm quite happy with the results. Comms Open: doomweaselartcommissions.carrd.co #art #darkart #horrorart #undead #bodyhorror #horror #demon #sorcerer #ttrpg #Artfight

🚀✨ "Claude #Code feels like #magic," says our brave blogger, who just discovered that #computers can do #math really fast. Who knew that basic arithmetic at mind-boggling speeds could seem so... mystical 🧙‍♂️💻? Next up: why opening a #calculator app feels like summoning a #digital #sorcerer. 🧮🔮
https://omarabid.com/claude-magic #Claude #HackerNews #ngated

🎧 In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam and Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer/ #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf #worldofdarkness

who do you think will be TIME magazine's Sorcerer of the Year for 2025?

lotta big names in the enchanting arts as always, but I think this could be the year of the conjurer

#wizard #wizards #wizardry #magic #sorcerer #witchcraft #necromancy #shaman #occult #sorcery #summoning

🎧 In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam and Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen here: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer/ #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf

It is World Otter Day and Macchi had joined me on stream at https://www.twitch.tv/ra_zim and he found out and wound up drawing an old TTRPG character of mine, Risforn!

Art by https://www.twitch.tv/SweetMacchi 

Char is https://linktr.ee/Ra_Zim 

#furry #furryart #RisfornRaZim #otter #mustelid #flying #sorcerer

🎧 In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam and Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer/ #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf

"Um... careful what sorcerer you hang out with, or you might just find yourself 'Burning Down the House'! 🔥✨"

#sorcerersapprentice #sorcerer #wizard #magician #mages #fun #fantasyart #digitalart #firemagic #epic #artcommunity #creative #illustration #magic #adventure #mythical #witchcraft

In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam and Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer/ #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf

In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam and Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer/ #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf

🎧 In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam and Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf

In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam and Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer/ #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf

In this special pre-recorded episode from July 2024, Adam & Terry (with recovered audio thanks to Josh, Heath, and Pooka) dive deep into M20 Sorcerer. From forgotten hedge wizards to psychic phenomena, they unpack systems, powers, affiliations, and the curious absence of a storyteller chapter. Listen: https://magethepodcast.com/tomes-of-magick-m20-sorcerer/ #magetheascension #m20 #sorcerer #onyxpath #whitewolf

Better late than never! What's up gamers?! This week's fight was a magical showdown between #finalfantasyix #blackmage #viviornitier and #baldursgate3 #sorcerer #galedekarios! Who wins in this match of magical mayhem? Listen now to find out! #gaming #fyp #forypupage #explore #magic

#meme #memes #funny #anime #manga #keiracelutka #keiraceslutka #jjk #jujutsukaisen #sorcerer #cursed #nanami #kento #itadori #yuji #father #soon #cats #cat

#meme #memes #funny #anime #manga #keiracelutka #keiraceslutka #jjk #jujutsukaisen #sorcerer #cursed #gojo #thechosenone #usb

The Exidy Sorcerer computer had an optional expansion chassis for using S-100 cards.

I have a Sorcerer but I've never even seen the expansion chassis. Today I picked up two chassis worth of backplanes minus the case and power supply! Does either work? That's a great question...

#RetroComputing #Exidy #Sorcerer #S100

Guten Morgen, Welt!

Heute bin ich gegen sechs Uhr aus dem Bett gepurzelt. Ein Elder Dodo nachts Nebel auf die Felder gezaubert hat, bin ich dann aufgebrochen, um zweieinhalb Stunden lang mit Kamera, Drohne, Actioncam und Handy alles einzufangen, was der Sonnenaufgang so hergab.

Jetzt gibts erstmal Kaffee! :coffee_mug:

Wie seid ihr in die neue Woche gestartet?

#mugs #tassensammlung #tassenliebe #mugart #caffeinedaily #Motivtasse #Dodo #CoyasWelt #digitalart #Dodorex #Magier #Sorcerer #Magic

Waves of electricity coursing through a scientists fingertips, he wields this power with ineffable callousness.

#magic #magicuser #sorcerer #mage #Dand #art #illustrated

Rosalind Tenebris Lumina update and some alt outfits🖤

#MastoArt #dnd #dnd5e #oc #spellcaster #dndoc #elf #shadarkai #ttrpg #sorcerer #dungeonsanddragons #dndart