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[ID: A digital illustration of Imogen Temult from Critical Role. She stands in front of a cloudy red background, her left hand raised slightly in front of her and looking over to the right with a neutral expression. Her jacket is unbuttoned, showing her white corset under her sheer dress. End description.]

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For anyone worried about missing anything in BG3 or replaying the game and wanting to find something they missed there’s a ton of checklists available online and I’m just gonna post the ones I’ve been using for all the acts in case anybody else wants to reference them!

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Act 2 in 'Baldur's Gate 3' is a massive undertaking, with a lot of hidden quests and details. Here's everything you'll want to do in the Sha

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Baldur's Gate 3: Act 3 quest list for BG3

Act Three is jam-packed with quests for you to complete.

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Baldur's Gate 3: All Missable Side Quests & Content in Act 3 of BG3

Don't miss any Act 3 side quest and secret available in Baldur's Gate 3 with this guide.

10 Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

Prev: Non-Lethal Injury Ideas

Need some creative ways to give your characters a real fight for survival? Here are 10 ideas: 

1. Punctured Artery

A puncture to major arteries like the femoral artery (thigh), the carotid artery (neck), or radial artery (arm) can cause rapid blood loss. It starts off with a sharp pain, weakness, lightheadedness and eventually can lead to hypovolemic shock. Requires urgent medical attention.

2. Punctured Eye Socket

A punctured eye socket will cause blood vessel damage leading to internal bleeding. I would use this for non-combat characters trying to get away. The eyes are an easy weak spot + you don’t need much strength to cause a critical injury/puncture. Also good for a protag's tragic backstory.

3. Torn Achilles Tendon

A torn Achilles tendon can result in severe bleeding if nearby arteries or veins are damaged. Your character will be forced to hobble away as pain causes their foot to swell and bruise. Plus, you can easily adjust the pain levels per your scene, from swift cuts to explosive jumps. 

4. Neck Hyperextension (Hangman’s Fracture)

This injury will fracture the C2 vertebra and can lead to spinal cord damage, paralysis or sudden death. This isn’t a light injury your character can come back from, so I would suggest using it only when you’re aiming for death.

5. Pierced Lung

A punctured lung will lead to a pneumothorax where air escapes into the chest cavity, collapsing the lung. Characters with this injury may have difficulty breathing, chest pain, and a cough that produces frothy blood (all the dramatics you need). 

6. Severe Concussion

A severe concussion will lead to confusion, vomiting, immobility and memory loss. More dangerously, brain swelling, internal bleeding and damaged brain tissue. Plus, it has a long recovery period. 

7. Shattered Pelvis

If you need something severe that restricts mobility but also causes severe pain then this is perfect! Involves signs of shock, internal bleeding, numbness, swelling—really a lot of things. Can occur if OC falls from a high place, hit repeatedly, car accident, etc.  

8. Internal Bleeding from Blunt Force Trauma

I like using this when you need something subtle since it doesn't show immediate symptoms. Over time, they will feel weak, cold, nauseous, and intense pain. Perfect if you want that 'everyone made it out then suddenly someone collapses' moment. 

9. Intestinal Perforation

A sharp blow or penetrating wound can cause a tear in the intestines, leaking bacteria into the body cavity, then peritonitis. It can go from small stomach pain to near death pretty quickly. Without prompt medical care, sepsis can set in, causing organ failure and death.

10. Cut to the Jugular

If you need something more visibly dramatic then go with the classic cut to the jugular. A warm rush of blood will pour out, and blood would spurt with every heartbeat. Causes panic, choking, and internal bleeding too. All the blood and gore you need. 

This is a quick, brief list of ideas to provide writers inspiration. Since it is a shorter blog, I have not covered the injuries in detail. Remember the worse the injury the more likely your character is to die (so be realistic folks). Happy writing! :)

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realized i almost never draw caleb without his signature scruff, decided to quickly remedy that just for variety's sake

+ not very serious bonus essek 'i haven't trusted anyone ever' thelyss looking at that irresistible face (after a persuasion roll so middling and sad it made everyone in exandria cringe) and deciding to reveal his super duper secret magics to a person he's just met

university is like a video game. you can pick up sidequests. Youre gonna neglect the main storyline. youre gonna end up in a guild of sorts. i just looted a bush on campus and found a sticker

[ID: A digital illustration of Fearne Calloway from Critical Role. She is posing with her left arm upwards next to her face, folded at the elbow so only the upper half of her arm is visible. Her right hand is posed below her chin, and she has a sultry expression on her face. The fabric of her orange dress drapes around her and behind her is a forest background. End description.]

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finally...my designs for the short kings. together at last. (versions of the designs with insp pics under the cut)

[ID: A digital illustration of Orym from Critical Role. There are four drawings of Orym, all bloodied, wounded and distressed. The Orym in the top left grimaces, he has a bloody nose and a cut on his right cheek. The Orym in the top right has a dagger stabbed through his right cheek, the blade having stabbed through from the inside of his cheek outward and the blade is still held between Orym's gritted teeth as he grimaces with pain. The Orym in the bottom left is splattered with blood, looking alarmed. The Orym in the bottom right has blood streaming down his face from cuts on his forehead as he looks up to the left with pain and alarm. End description.]

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