Character Relationship Highlight During the course of her magical training with Fantur Nen, Babe Bump finds herself undergoing a kundalini-style initiation whenever she says--or even thinks--the words "secret salamander," which is an obscure reference in the mysterious Book of Moons possessed by Oyster Olson. Vesta is a shapeshifting, rampaging "cousin" of the Mo'o deities of…
My Elves Get Avatar Makeovers!
New features in Heroforge enhance Elven beauty It's been awhile since I've done character design work in Heroforge, so I was delighted to find a whole new set of features to enhance my characters' beauty and individuality. Here are some images so far. Compare the old with the new! Ulmaria (Water) Elves Professor Almond 2023…
Tomma, “Boss of Misrule”
All Hail, Tomma Bedlam! This Yuletide's "Boss of Misrule!" Long may ze reign! Yes, it's true. All of the Hermits and all of the Elves figured there was no one in their midst more deserving of the Crown of Chaos than their own Tomma Bedlam! (Lucky LaFey was a close second.) Tomma's first Misrule decree…
Disasterina and Sleazy Manzini: Tomma’s Real Life Drag Parents
Let's just call this "the big reveal!" I've been holding onto this news for a few months, but now that The Dire Deeds is published at last, I can finally make this announcement. You see, in my "Acknowlegments" I have thanked Disasterina and Sleazy Manzini for agreeing to become Tomma Bedlam's Drag Parents. L to…
Magical Mentoring in The Guild
Here are the Elves (on the right) and their human students (at left). Artanaro Nar and Who's There work with two Hermits each. Hamfast started working with Frank first, but when Frank leaves in the second book, Hamfast ends up working with the newest Hermit, Sophie Lokisdottir. The rest of the Elves teach magic to…
QQ Excerpt: Lucky LaFey: Character Sketch
Lucky LaFey is a new main character who appears in the third volume of The Guild of Ornamental Hermits series, The Queerest Quest of the Guild of Ornamental Hermits. This third book takes place in Lake County, CA. Lucky LaFey is a drifter. He wears his mileage lightly though he's travelled the roughest of roads. However his…
Oyster Olson – Humble Bluesman Turns Wizard
Oyster in Hermitville Oyster, Asexual & Trans Pride Oyster Half Elven Three character studies of Oyster Olson. Artwork via HeroForge.com. Oyster Olson is a resident of the fictitious Hermitville Farm and Arts Collective near Pahoa, Hawai'i Island. He is one of twelve "hermits" (musicians, artists, and oddballs) invited to live at the intentional community by…
Intersex Characters in Hermitville
Babe Bump Frank Talk Babe Bump and Frank Talk, depicted as game peices, designed via HeroForge.com. Babe Bump, the book's primary narrator, and Frank Talk, one of Hermitville's fine musicans, live in bodies that have intersex variations. However, Babe and Frank each deal with a different set of circumstances, as the intersex variation of each…
The Guild of Ornamental Hermits 