Getting to celebrate Ed the last four years brings so much joy to my soul as more people indulge and are enchanted by @edwardspence.bsky.social’s seemingly effortless talents. The colours you see in the world continue to be added upon with the spellbinding stories you paint. We are so lucky. 🤍

I’ve struggled immensely to post on socials or find words for responses recently. Being a busy mom, but also due to stressful medical discoveries I’ve been maneuvering behind the scenes. However, I truly am so grateful for all of the friends, shows, and adventures in 2025! Bring on 2026. 🥰🤍

My 2025 year in art. Created a lot and it was hard to pick for some months. I feel like I have levelled up in many of my technical skills. [ #artsummary2025 #art ]

In 2026, the Force will be with you. Always.

In a 2026 season far far away...

Before New Year's Eve comes around... it feels fitting to share a small teaser for what we have in store for the coming year. May the Force be with you.

Introducing the faces behind Whole New World 🐻 Hey it’s me! I’m happy to announce officially that I’m one of the co-producers of our next upcoming project: Whole New World! It’s been such fun bringing this project to life and I can’t wait to share more with you 👀 Art by: @4threset.bsky.social

(2/2) This cast have built their foundations in my heart, and will endure forever. @blackgirlmage.bsky.social @causticphoenix.bsky.social @critbard.com @estelofimladris.bsky.social @jwcartwright.bsky.social @seum.bsky.social I will have much more to say after our finale. But for now, thank you.

Edward is ferociously talented and in my top 3 GMs of all time. Go follow him.

Twenty-four projects over one year. It has been a lot. And it has fed my soul a hundred times over. Yet even this cannot begin to scratch the surface of my 2025. The friends that I have made. The art and games I have been inspired by (itself, deserving of a separate thread). The love I have felt.

2025 also saw the culmination of a story two years and three seasons in the making: The Fourth Age. While there is still one final episode to come in early 2026 - and much more for me to say - for now, I can only express how formative this story has been, both creatively and emotionally. (1/2)

(3/3) Each episode, Gotham was brought to life by: @alecgm.bsky.social @blackwaterdnd.bsky.social @chaoticdarby.bsky.social @howdylovedarlin.bsky.social @justicevancho.bsky.social @persephiroth.bsky.social @shellyvonmiller.bsky.social @stevesaylor.net @superdillin.bsky.social What a blessing.

In May, @calltoadventure.bsky.social embarked on our latest charity actual play: Shadows of Gotham. Using comics' most famous city to explore municipal and police corruption, the show saw our heroes pitted against BIue Lives Matter for the fate of Gotham. (1/3)

This year saw the return of Paradise Lost, both in the dramatic finale of its first season, and the explosive premiere of its second. Using Free League's The Electric State, this journey through dystopia tackled the stranglehold of corporations over US politics and the insidious rise of Al. (1/2)

It is strange, after thirty odd years, to finally find oneself. 2025 was transformative, personally and professionally. And there are so many to thank. For your art, your inspiration, and your friendship. There is not nearly enough space to put my gratitude into words. But I will certainly try.

(2/2) With art by @meishali.bsky.social and overlays by @stellaluna.tv, our cast... @blizzb3ar.bsky.social @causticphoenix.bsky.social @justicevancho.bsky.social @seum.bsky.social ...were reunited, and their characters tested like never before, finding hope in even the bleakest of places.

(2/3) With art by @kodasea.bsky.social, we were gifted with a truly peerless and trusting cast. @heycalamityyy.bsky.social @seum.bsky.social @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @thekappachris.bsky.social @valiantdorian.bsky.social They wove magic, to say nothing of our incredible roster of guest stars.

After PAX, I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in Los Angeles, home to some of my favourite people in the world. And it was with these folks (namely @chaoticdarby.bsky.social, @estelofimladris.bsky.social and @seum.bsky.social) that I was able to record something truly special. Expect it soon...

Hi bsky! It's my birthday today! 🎂🥳 I'd love if you could drop a tip, visit my website, or join my patreon!! I start doing monthly rewards as early as 30€ on the latter, so be sure to check it out! 🌼 www.patreon.com/Meishali ☕ ko-fi.com/meishali 💫 www.meishali.com

Not everything is research for TTRPG actual play. But in this case... ...no, I couldn't possibly say.

My top song is the intro song for @edenfalls.bsky.social clearly I’m obsessed with it hahaha @seum.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social

So pleased to be able to reveal this piece I did for @calltoadventure.bsky.social for their amazing actual play TTRPG, The Fourth Age. [ #jasperdraws #fantasyart #thefourthage #lotr ]

Jasper's work has come to define our show, no more so than with this piece. A monumentally skilled artist and an endlessly generous collaborator, we cannot recommend them enough.

I am so immeasurably proud of this epic story. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would be given the chance to explore Middle-earth, let alone with such a cast as this. I will never take it for granted. Our tale comes to an end early next year. We will see you then.

We cannot thank @jaspermillerart.com enough for this latest art piece. It is simply stunning, and brought both Sam and Ed to tears. With us since the beginning of our journey, Jasper has come to define the tone of our story in ways we could not possibly have imagined. Once again, we thank you.

The Dark Tree is defeated. Middle-earth has been saved. Our fellowship endures. And after two years and three seasons, the multi-award winning next chapter in Middle-earth's story has come to an end. Our finale will air early 2026. Expect an announcement soon.

This has been one of my favorite APs to watch this past year - great roleplay, great game, great lore, and a fun-but-unobstructive audience participation element via donations and I really think you should watch it!!!

Super late but at #PAXU this year, I was asked to be the live cartographer for a The Quiet Year actual play with @blackgirlmage.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social and @drakoniques.itch.io This was the final map of Company Town 🤠

Nesting partner had a meeting while I was watching this today, it is nearly the end of the series so shit is getting intense and sad. I’m sorry to inform you watching emotional APs on mute is accidentally hilarious. Everyone looks SO UPSET 😭😂😭

Our penultimate episode begins now. The fellowship have won... but at what cost? Join us live in chat!

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains... WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

This is the second to last Monday drop of season 2 of After the Table! This week we have @calltoadventure.bsky.social aka the wonderful people over at WWP. This was recorded while at @officialpax.bsky.social & I'm so glad to have them finally on the pod. Listen now! www.linktr.ee/afterthetable

Okay this one was a little hard because there are so many APs that I love and have got to talk to this year, but these are ones I will always talk about. Shadows of Gotham from @calltoadventure.bsky.social (I'm biased), @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social, and of course @storysquadcast.bsky.social.

The end of this episode has lived rent-free in my head all week. Mithlond, I'm coming.

So @sirutherford.com - genius and unassuming monster that he is - started the day by making me cry at work. I have since been listening to a single piece of music for the duration of my shift. These two things are connected, and I cannot wait to share with you why. What a gift this man is.

The final battle of The Fourth Age - and the largest scale combat I have ever had the pleasure of running - concludes now. It has been an absolute thrill... ...and I have no idea how it's going to end. Join us live, as we approach the end of our award-winning story!

IT'S MY #TTRPGSWRAPPED! anyone who wants to can join in, but I wanted to shout out some awesome creators and games that changed my life this year, and some i hope will do the same next year!

Actual Plays I LOVED. There were so many I loved, this list could go on for AGES. Blood in the Snow by @talesyettold.com Afterlight by @blackwaterdnd.bsky.social Shadows of Gotham hosted by @calltoadventure.bsky.social The Chaos Protocol @transplanarrpg.bsky.social

I never expected to have another sister. But meeting @seum.bsky.social healed my soul. Her love nutured my past self and made my present self feel seen. And my future is all the brighter because of her. Today is her birthday. Show her as much love much as she gives. And that is no small amount.

It’s my birthday!! 🥰 (And two of my besties are in town! @edwardspence.bsky.social & Treena!)

🎈 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM SAM! 🎈 No matter what path you take, I'll be wishing you well and sending lots of love, especially on your birthday! Dance on! @seum.bsky.social #birthday #samily

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! The forces of The Dark Tree descend upon Annúminas. The fellowship stands strong. The last great battle of the Fourth Age begins. WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

Next week, we will be embarking upon the largest battle of our show thus far. So large, that it will take two episodes to see it through. And much will be lost... Join us, as our cast decides the fate of The Fourth Age, once and for all.

Our final season is coming to an end, and the last great battle of The Fourth Age is about to begin... - Chapter 7 (Dec 2nd) - Chapter 8 (Dec 5th) Tune in for this two-parter at 12:30pm PST, as the Fellowship fights for the fate Annúminas, and for the future of Middle-earth itself...

So....after much deliberation and encouragement from loved ones, I've put together a GoFundMe after facing several financial burdens and medical debts... Any help or sharing would really go a long way... Thank you so much. gofund.me/5bfe73dd9

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! Magic swells in Middle-earth. Old friends are reunited. The White Citadel of Annúminas stands tall. In the Old Forest, an ancient melody sounds out. The fellowship's final journey begins. WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

Yesterday, to close out our mid-season finale, our Loremaster @edwardspence.bsky.social surprised us with some live music. Here it is, edited for your listening pleasure, to see the darkness through. 'Until Spring Comes', written and performed by Edward Spence.

❌ CHAOS TOMORROW ❌ Kesseki was different a decade ago. Han'ei Bay was different a decade ago. And yes, Xainan Esch was different a decade ago. 🦋 The Chaos Protocol returns this Saturday (11/8) at 8pm ET. Join us as we raise funds for Jamaican Hurricane Relief — and find rest on a haunted planet.

EPISODE 1 OF INEVITABLE: UNBURIED IS LIVE! The award-nominated team behind Orbital Blues: Blackstar are back with a brand new adventure! Tune in now, to see this band of knightly cowboys make their way across the desert... ...and towards their inevitable doom.