#tavqotd bathing is an important routine for Moss, as illithids need regular brine time for their skin to not dry out. the warm, soothing acid helps them wind down & relax before bed, reducing the chance of nightmares. no toys, but they do have a favorite lavender they love to scent with. :'>

monthly commission share time~ here's some dreamy parallel play with Moss & #TheEmperor in the safety of their sleeping mindscape, drawn by my incredible friend @kaleidosaurus.bsky.social ; 3; <3 [ #BG3 #BG3fanart #BG3Emperor #illithid #squidmossart ]

Been really quiet of late working on a bunch of things behind the scenes. This was one of them, and the moment is FINALLY here: 🎉 COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN! 🎉 artistree.io/flowlithid All info and pricing is at the link. I'm looking forward to bringing your characters and ideas to life!

life imitates art, or whatever

here's a little preview of one of my solo Emperor pieces for the @bg3vpzine.bsky.social :'3 i really pushed myself for this project, so i'm super excited for everyone to see these when it's released. keep an eye out!! [ #BG3 #BG3VP #bg3vpzine #bg3fanzine #TheEmperor ]

#tavqotd ooh, fun! amusing that Moss has nothing in the chaos column lmao but duh, their presence being calming is an important character trait. and they really are a true switch when it comes to, um, positions, but at the same time, they just enjoy a protective presence atop them too much... ;c

you're almost brighter than the sun, seems to me a bit unfair when you consider everyone, who pales when they compare~ can't hold a candle to you, 'cause all the moths get in the way~~ 🦋💜 dress: www.patreon.com/posts/156080... [ #BG3 #BG3VP #virtualphotography ]

oooh, you wanna play with these mods so bad, oooh~~ making these is the most fun i've had in a while with VP :'3

#tavqotd not bought or gifted, and they don't exactly need it as they don't have any part to hide, but Moss enjoys sometimes conjuring up some illusory lingerie for themselves on those rare days off when they can laze in bed all day. it makes them feel cute, which is a rare occasion. :'>

i finished a short fic recently! it's about Moss taking Emps to the Great Spire. also: the grief of no longer being the person you used to be, making meaning in a meaningless existence, & shrimp colors. 1k words, no warnings. ao3.org/works/81792281 [tags: #BG3 #BG3VP #BG3Fic #TheEmperor #illithid]

Paradise 🌟🌿

Hi #PortfolioDay! Flowlithid here, a freelance digital artist specializing in book illustration, cover & comic art. I'm open to TTRPG projects as well. Portfolio: cara.app/flowlithid/p... Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowlithid/ #mindflayer #comic #ocsky #bookcoverart #comicsky #D&D #digitalart

hound's poses & libby's props are all so incredible & versatile, i've been having so much fun testing these ; u; keep an eye out for these releases!!

you're my supernova, glowin' in the dark~ 🦑✨ trying out @obsessedwhyyes.bsky.social's upcoming neon props mod with my shiny squishy :3 i love this halo~ [ #BG3 #BG3VP #virtualphotography #illithid ]

#tavqotd Moss is trans, agender, & ace, but they don't use those labels - they're beyond such things; respond to any pronoun thought politely & insist their gender is 'illithid,' nothing else. As for sex, 'the pleasures of the mind exceed those of the body.' Basically, 'no thank you' to both. :'v

the blossoms dress is one of my favorites ; o; look at those beatiful textures!! Moss loves it :3

this will either be fun or devastating!! :v you know how it is for dear Moss...

you'll let me into your mind to vicariously taste those fries through you, right? riiight?? thank you. the salt is delicious.

#tavqotd "why, yes, my mucous membranes ARE self-cleaning! thank you for noticing." Moss is self-conscious about their appearance, on account of the prejudice it evokes, but they do take pride in their posture & hygiene. back straight, tentacles clean & politely tucked. the picture of dainty!!

-- your so-called Emperor, more akin to a pawn in countenance; only capable of usefulness as dictated by your betters -- We never get to hear how badly he took the news about the Absolute releasing him on purpose, his willpower meaningless. [ #BG3 #BG3VP #virtualphotography #BG3Emperor #illithid ]

off to dreadful family obligations for the weekend. involving 12 hours of driving.!! may the feast of sugary peeps save me... ; _; have a joke from a year ago. good night

#tavqotd my darling stardust squid, Moss, is (agender) trans - with ceremorphosis being their allegory of finally shedding their old body & shaping a new one that they can actually be happy in. here's them having a good time, playing with glitter in their dreams. 🦑💙🩷🤍

i've called many things love, and so many things grief but they've all just been versions of uncertainty if you see past my frown, and you choose not to leave will there be some condition to who i should be? 🦑💙 [ #BG3 #BG3VP #virtualphotography #BG3Emperor #illithid ]

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#tavqotd (for organization) Moss maaay occasionally enjoy dressing up to try to distract their husband... does it work? no, usually not. but at least they get to feel cute, in either of their forms. :'3 mods!: lingerie: www.patreon.com/posts/gear-m... nightshirt: www.patreon.com/posts/mod-du...

#tavqotd "I'm so sorry." Moss dying means their partner dies too, and that's the only thing they'd possibly be able to think about in that moment, regardless of how it's happening or who's responsible for their demise. :(

#tavqotd i don't often have inspiration for sillies, but here's The Meeting of the Mollusks!!! featuring the most adorable snail prop from one of @obsessedwhyyes.bsky.social's upcoming prop mods~ ; 3; 'look, my love! it has the same face as we do! <3' i-i don't think the Emperor likes it, Moss...!

#tavqotd #nsfw penetration is a very rare thing for my pairing, actually. after all, illithid lovers can blow each other's minds with only forehead touches~ >:'3

#tavqotd #nsfw I don't have many lewds, as my pairing have no genitals, are largely asexual, and I often feel far too embarrassed when smashing their dolls together, buuut... Once in a while, Moss & the Emperor play pretend. 🦑💕

I just want all artists to succeed and make cool shit. I want a world where all artists could just make so much art that every story can find its audience and every audience can find its story. I just want to live in a world where we can all bask in the joy of getting to make and participate in art.

it's been a while since i've shared art, so here's some sappy Moss & #TheEmperor interaction that my bestest friend (@/embrace-your-illithid on tumblr) gifted me a while back. romance...~ ; w; [ #BG3 #BG3fanart #BG3Emperor #illithid #squidmossart ]

The Emperor, if he understands that fashion goes beyond the default illithid fit (Alexander mcqueen RTW 2023) #bg3 #baldursgate3

was feeling a bit shy when this was announced, buuut: i'm spreading the good word of a chill post-game existence for a certain big squid in the Baldur's Eyes zine~ :'3 there's so many other amazing VP friends & talents in the line-up, so please keep an eye out for when it comes out!! 💕

toxic assholes giving unwanted criticism to beginners and then being upset when called out on it because they're not only weaponizing jargon throughout the discussion (and using it incorrectly) but also pushing the usual 'if you post online you ask for criticism' dude man bro homie ✨ fuck off ✨

#tavqotd sending my love. illithid smiles may be hard to parse, but Moss will grin happily & put on a light show to cheer you up~ ; 3;

just some stuff in the water 🦀🐚🌿 #art

#tavqotd Moss's birthday is in Mirtul, giving them chrysoprase, a gem I've never heard of before lmao but - it's fitting!!! ; w; more happy coincidences for my little plant lover...~ 🌿

#tavqotd in a more accepting world, Moss's profile would show them at their best, in their true form, happy & surrounded by flowers in someplace far-off and beautiful. <3 🦑🌿

#Baldursgate3 #TheEmperor #bg3emperor

#tavqotd nap, nap, nap. it's been a long, rough week, and dreamland is the perfect reprieve from the exhaustion of reality.

they’re the only things keeping me sane

#tavqotd Oooh, this is a fun one! Moss for Moss, of course. 🦑🌿

#tavqotd The loneliness. Moss knew it'd be part of what they signed up for when they became illithid, but... With each companion that moves away & each ally that drops contact, it becomes harder to make new friends. & what can their partner say, besides "I know?" They just don't talk about it. :(

#tavqotd probably more drastically than most, hahah...! but, like a butterfly finally breaking free of the claustrophobia of its cocoon, Moss has more freedom and is much happier now, and that's what matters. :3 🦑🌿💕

#tavqotd headpats from their beloved go a long way...~ :'3

#tavqotd i meannn... yeah, something like that.

#tavqotd Moss would want to create 'Mend Blast' from their mind blast, so they'd be able to heal their friends with their brain beams. It'd probably feel really weird, but they're more comfortable using their psionics rather than their druid spells these days, so... pew pew, healing squid blast 🦑🌿