Bg3 Virtual Photography - Tumblr Posts
Jr. Harper and Zhent reporting for duty!
Hello! I never thought I’d finally make a Tumblr account, but here I am! I hope to briefly introduce myself on here before slipping some of my lovely posts!
Call me either Happie or Spoon, I’m a rookie Virtual Photographer (for only Baldur’s Gate 3 so far), and I’m one of your typical fandom geeks (anime, musical theatre, etc.) that also loves storytelling and OCs!
I’ve posted some of my shots on Twitter (HappieMedium) and Blue Sky (scoopaspoonful), and plenty on Discord. But here’s a preview of some of my lovely works!
“Astral Roundup” (Tav design: Decker Bronson)
“An Underground Melody” (Tav design: [“Spoon's Self-Persona”])
“Lady Roan of Chappell” (Tav design: Chappell Roan’s VMAs performance, BG3 Edition)
But ultimately, for the past six months I’ve grown to love a certain NPC rarepair in the game that has basically taken over my heart (and folders), which involves a certain Harper and Zhent~ 💙💛
"The Lowly Soldiers' Truce" Rugan and Harper Geraldus
They've become my OTP comfort ship at this point, and I'll eventually share the WIP fanfiction of them in the future too! Other than that, I look forward to finding mutuals and sharing my love for this game!
Happie to see ya', and scoop ya' later!
“Selune’s Sorrower”
Thank you Elliott Francis! 💙
“Blackened Shadows, and A Little Golden Serpent”
Thank you Dean Williamson! 💛
“An Evening within the Gates”
Time to open my treasure chest, because these two are the only gems bedazzling my eyes! ✨
“The Passion of Thorm”
“In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost”
if those are your tavs not only you're good at virtual photography but also at character design
Aww thank you so much!
The only design that’s not entirely original (from my intro post) is Chappell Roan’s knight look from the VMAs. On the other hand, Decker’s design was for me to visualize him in one of my short stories, so he hasn’t been fully played yet. But hey— cowboys in Faerun don’t sound so far-fetched! 😂
Though, I’ll take this opportunity to present some more of my Tavs and their designs! I’ve been looking forward to sharing them, so hopefully they make a good first impression! 🤭
Vulgaris
he/him, Half Wood Elf, Ranger (Gloomstalker)/Rogue (Assassin), Astarion Romancer
god the first pic is the best one I’ve taken, I can’t stop fawning over him 😍
This is my very first Tav (and later Durge) when I first played the game last August! He is one where I’ve written his character arc as if he was a companion in the game, and I’m planning a separate post dedicated to him in the future!
Vulgaris is a quiet man that’s full of mystery, who has gone through some stuff he wishes to let go and forget. He is a ‘Marksman of Malar’, a specialized huntsman under contract with the lesser deity Malar. He’s not entirely a Malarite in worship, but doesn’t bother to correct anyone if it scares them (though his story ties similarly to the Durge, which I’ll write about later).
My favorite part of his design is actually the face tattoo, namely the Ivy Trellis tattoo seen in the base game. Paired with the Key of Ancients circlet, it’s become a significant feature to his story that’s similar to Gale’s orb.
Aimilios Vencoratere
she/her, Crinti (Half-Elf/Half-Drow), Fighter (Eldritch Knight)/Cleric (War Domain; Ilmater), Gale Romancer
My second Tav! She was the first playthrough where I was introduced to modding, and I do love making pretty women! One of my favorite parts was changing her hair and armor throughout all the Acts, as she isn’t used to much of the ‘outside world’ and has to adapt to it in some shape or form.
Aimilios (born Ilphadril Myndar) is a valiant woman, born and raised in Dambrath yet a former knight from Suzail in Cormyr. She bears a Spellscar that greatly affects her magic and overall health, claiming it to be an ill-fated curse. In contrast to her domain, she worships Ilmater and questions if her judgement to an enemy’s suffering are morally true.
Syvne Nasadra
she/they, Drow (Szarkai), Monk (Way of Shadow), Karlach Romancer
Fun fact, I created Syvne for a Discord server called “Waterdeep Connections”, where Tavs/Durges can be set up with companions via matchmaking, kinda like using a Faerunian dating app! I haven’t gone far for her gameplay, but hopefully I can return after she was paired with Karlach.
Syvne is a seductive dancer by day, and a hidden spy at night. She fled her home of Ched Nasad upon its destruction, and travelled throughout Western Faerun to re-build her career from scratch. She eventually settled in Sharess’ Caress where Nym and Sorn became her sibling-figures, and she holds quite the reputation under her alias Sangris Virago.
I definitely have more Tavs and Durges that will eventually get the spotlight, but I’ve worked with these three in particular during every hyperfixated opportunity 😂. Other than my plan for Vulgaris, I’d love to make dedicated posts for each of my characters if there’s an interest!
Thank you! 🥄
Treat Me to Something Nice
💙“I’m sor— thank you, Rugan. I’m asking a lot for a simple gesture, yet I appreciate you for doing it anyway.”
💛“Eh, I’m usually beyond the hand-holding and hugging. But it’s enough for me when it means a lot to you.”
In my headcanon, they both compliment each other’s love languages! Rugan provides physical touch to a touch-starved Geraldus, while Geraldus gives words of affirmation to encourage a tired Rugan. The littlest things can go a long way when needed!
Tip the Chultan Fireswill
💙: Have you eaten today? You’re… a bit thinner than before.
💛: I trip over a bloody bottle, and that’s the first thing you say to me?
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The Replayable Romance Scenes mod got an update today, and I couldn’t resist sharing this amazing shot I got of them! I also got to test out some new ReShade stuff, so I love how it turned out!
Adventure for Two
Happy Sunday! Time for another showcase for these lovelies with some nifty locations and classic outfits! Hope you enjoy! 🤭