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May Release - What Crawls and Soars
May is nearly here and so are some of the more dangerous creatures from Sol'Kesh.The Skith is a deep dwelling horror, crawling and slithering in the wet drowned tunnels that riddle the underground of Sol'Kesh. Not only can this creature climb and swim, but it can also use its tail to leap far and rip into prey with its many, many claws. Harvesting its head plate crafts a sharp edged shield, the Skithward, capable of doing a lot more than defense.The Basilospri is a terror of the skies. Perched upon the highest boughs, when this lizard s...
Wayward Sketch #23 - Moldworm
Morning everyone, middle of the week and time for some Wayward sketches! So this one fills a bit of a gap in numbers, I completely skipped #23 and thanks to the Patrons over on discord for figuring that one out. And let's fill that gap with a nasty little guy, the moldworm, which is actually a caterpillar so naturally I'm thinking of its butterfly form now :)As always you can find the high resolution here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wxzq3yvcmlbtba6/AAC_BdlCc-kWIc3oNNxl___aa?dl=0And feel free to join with the rest of us on Discordhttps:/...
Patreon Creature Release Poll #1
Hey everyone!I've been really fortunate to make some headway on creature progress for the book, so much so that we can try some good ol' fashion democracy. So we have the mole-like lizard, Gorr, redrawn quite heavily from the original. The big friendly field-grazing Rutort. And lastly, the recoloured and slithering Fennfistle. All three will show up in the book and probably on Patreon eventually...but...who's first for June!Thanks to everyone on being here and supporting the world building, it's been such a fun ride.
Wayward Sketch #28 - Wickwalker
Well well well if it isn't Wayward Wednesday!Got a nice little sketchbook this week specifically for some of these spot illustrations and I had a good time sketching out this little guy. I want to build up the Black Wells biome (the cave systems) and caves could always use more glowing critters. This wickwalker (still not convinced with that name) is evolved from fireflies but lost the ability to fly from eons of living underground.Patrons, you can find the high res version here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wxzq3yvcmlbtba6/AAC_BdlCc-kWIc3oNN...
Sol'Kesh Live Play - Astral Adventures - 01
Hey everyone! Really happy to share this.On discord (sign up to the Patreon to get access if you're interested) one of the patreons, Rose offered to run a campaign for some of the members and has been doing an incredible job setting up Sol'Kesh's first campaign ever!I have here the recap from the first session that she wrote and even includes some unreleased creatures that they came across. Huge thanks go out to them for not only enjoying the world but scheduling all the wide spread of time zones to play!I'll be sharing session ...
Traveler Tier Content
Welcome Traveler to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary!Thank you for your subscription and here is your content!Bestiary Progress Package: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pvjh5gg0e7i60hz/AAB1WtfRs317ZQzsmf8v2-Eha?dl=0Which includes: Bestiary Book progress which includes all previously released D&D 5e Creature Stat Blocks Primer Area map All previously released Harvest Cards The Wayward Sketches (which I will continuously add to)Creature Release 2 of 2, the Bearded Draffer:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qe65b83xs1fcwzw/AAA-mmAtvqBmSkibV_-vNTrH...
The Bearded Draffer - April's second creature release
Welcome back to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary.Today we are releasing the second half of the creature content:The Bearded Draffer is a pack animal known to chase down its prey in coordinated strikes to thin the herds by quick slashing attacks. Bleeding the beasts weak until one slows down just enough for them to pounce. For an adventurous party, those scything tusks will come in handy to craft the Tuskinner, a gauntlet with an edge.In addition to the beginning of the months content, Patreons will receive today:Traveler Tier Beard...
Wayward Sketch #27 - Hidden Fruit
It's Wayward Wednesday!As I build out the bestiary I'm making all sorts of little goodies for the players to harvest, and when out on the dry plains, nothing is better than a juicy ground melon...I assume...I get most of my food from the store like some non-fantasy human.Patrons, you can find the high res version here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0abkcyo3ttyf51r/AAArf9Wu6-NSUr89CGyQuFFGa?dl=0And for those not already part of the discord crew, there's even a D&D game going on that's taking place on Sol'Keshhttps://discord.gg/Q...
Wayward Sketch #26 - Sails
Happy Wayward Wednesday everyone!One unique biome that will be part of the Sol'Kesh bestiary is the Coral Strands, basically coral reefs adapted to living above the tide. With such a transformative environment they make the most of it with protective corralite shells to still live a happy coral life.Patrons, you can find the high res version here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0abkcyo3ttyf51r/AAArf9Wu6-NSUr89CGyQuFFGa?dl=0 And for those not already part of the discord crew, come on in, water's fine!https://discord.gg/QsbsFzxD9S
Traveler Tier Content
Welcome Dweller to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary!Thank you for your subscription and here is your content!Bestiary Progress Package: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pvjh5gg0e7i60hz/AAB1WtfRs317ZQzsmf8v2-Eha?dl=0Which includes: Bestiary Book progress which includes all previously released D&D 5e Creature Stat Blocks Primer Area map All previously released Harvest Cards The Wayward Sketches (which I will continuously add to)Creature Release 1 of 2, the Tartakka:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/firhna3oz0fxdog/AAAFFcIO_XeDoXIxA-zeAdKGa?dl=0Wh...
The Tartakka - April's first creature release
Hey everyone! New month, new beasts, and for April we're going fast. Both creatures roam over the western plains of Sol'Kesh and although we're starting with the prey, the tartakka, this speedy fellow is no slouch, and comes with my favorite item created so far.First Creature Release - TodayThe Tartakka is a fast paced herd animal, far from the docile creature most herbivores tend to be, this mammal will charge at the slightest provocation. With its highly fortified skull and layers of protective blubber it can ram into nearly every...
Wayward Sketch #25 - Sunless Flowers
Morning Wayward Wednesday everyone!While building out the flora of the subterranean biomes I wanted to design some mushrooms that start aligning with some flower convergent evolution. I figure with more creatures crawling about, and no wind to spread their spores, mushrooms would start to use the moving creatures to stick their spores to them, similar to how oysters propagate.Patrons, you can find the high res version here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0abkcyo3ttyf51r/AAArf9Wu6-NSUr89CGyQuFFGa?dl=0 I'm also trying to think what players can ha...
Next Month's Creatures!
No better way to celebrate spring than the fast paced creatures that run across the fields and plains of Sol'Kesh. This month features both predator and prey, and whether you find yourself hunting or being hunted by these two beasts, get ready to run.The Tartakka is a fast paced herd animal, far from the docile creature most herbivores tend to be, this mammal will charge at the slightest provocation. With its highly fortified skull and layers of protective blubber it can ram into nearly everything and go unscathed. It's craftable item i...
Welcome to Sol'Kesh
To everyone new, welcome in! If you'd like to join us in building this bestiary that will eventually get published into a book, I've outlined some of the content you get access to by signing up.In December 2022, When Curiosity Archive did their feature video, I shared a free D&D stat block for the Stonecrest Sparrow.You can find the free PDF here!To everyone who's already been part of the journey, thanks for being here and helping build out this beast filled world.
Wayward Poll #2 Results
Happy Wayward Wednesday? I think that works, till I come up with a new day idea.So the results for the 2nd poll was a surprise, I actually expected venom spitting or the bladed tail to win so it was a fun challenge to think about a gliding lizard. There's already a few out there, alive and extinct and my initial sketches were way to similar. Felt like I was just redrawing what nature already tried.So instead of the draco lizard that has evolved an enlarged set of ribs to form the gliding membrane. I considered this lizard to be based off an...
Wayward Poll #2
Happy Friday everyone!It's time for another patreon-only creature creation through the fine art of democracy.I've been looking at what types of creatures could have a bit more representation on Sol'Kesh and there's a bit of a lack of lizards. So let us get some more scaly beasts in!Topic: Reptile - LizardPrimary Body Feature: VOTE!And you can do multiple votes if you want to hedge your bets and I've added a 3 day deadline so I have time to draw it up for next Friday.
Sol'Kesh Update - 1.2 - An Island to Explore
Hey everyone!So you may have noticed from yesterday's content update that the Bestiary Progress PDF got a new front page, revealing the Sol'Kesh Island map with labeled locations. I hope this helps any campaigns some of you may be running that takes place on the island. What pushed me forward in getting this in was that one of our Patrons (Rose) has been DMing a game on our Discord Channel and it was about time the island got some more details.The next step will be descriptions per locations which is in the works.Also there's been s...
Traveler Tier Content
Welcome Traveler to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary!Thank you for your subscription and here is your content!Bestiary Progress Package:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vfa3q4shtr7re38/AADEgSHz8wp_GaNAetVuSXeea?dl=0Which includes: Primer Area map Bestiary Book progress which includes all previously released D&D 5e Creature Stat Blocks All previously released Harvest Cards The Wayward Sketches (which I will continuously add to)Creature Release 1 of 2, the Khanaur:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/oa927nlrq7ls67h0p3754/h?rlkey=amz2ntn2pe0tllu...
The Khanaur - March's second creature release
Welcome back to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary.Today we are releasing the second half of the creature content:The Khanaur, a massive brute of a creature, but like our gorilla's today, has a more peaceful grazing lifestyle, digging through the dry soil for tubers and fiercely defending its territory.In addition to the beginning of the months content, Patreons will receive today:Traveler Tier Khanaur D&D 5e Creature Stats Khanaur High Res Journal Entry, Sketch and Map Khantooth Item CardDweller Tier Everything from the Traveler...
Wayward Sketch #21 - What even is a fish...
At this point I feel like the patrons here may be questioning if I even know what a fish is....and I wouldn't blame them.But here's another creature that can be fished out from the sea, and you can find the high res image here :)https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0abkcyo3ttyf51r/AAArf9Wu6-NSUr89CGyQuFFGa?dl=0Have a great weekend everyone!
Wayward Poll Results
Hey everyone! Hope you're having a good weekend. Up here in Canada the snow is starting to finally melt just a little bit, and I was able to enjoy a cozy Saturday, checking out the results from last week's Wayward Poll and create the results from your vote.Barnacle Growth / Coral Symbiosis Wins! (probably because everyone loves a bulbasaur of an animal) I had a lot of fun with this little guy and am definitely going to do this again, just need to think of a creature type...I am getting a lot of discussion on discord about the lack of al...
Wayward Sketch #20 - Happy Fishy Friday
20 wayward sketches done! It's been really fun to do these minor plants and animals in between the larger creature releases, and for those new to this patreon, all are available in posts or at this link in high res.https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8lu9w2poojzy5qv/AABJQOSL6i1naWNZrw-5mCr5a?dl=0I'm making some good progress on the fish needed for the fishing feature, and I have here a rather tasty fellow. Actually felt a little bit bad when I wrote that bottom text about it cooking well in its own oils... but adventurers deserve a good meal :)H...
Traveler Tier Content
Welcome Traveler to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary!Thank you for your subscription and here is your content!Bestiary Progress Package:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vfa3q4shtr7re38/AADEgSHz8wp_GaNAetVuSXeea?dl=0Which includes: Primer Area map Bestiary Book progress which includes all previously released D&D 5e Creature Stat Blocks All previously released Harvest Cards The Wayward Sketches (which I will continuously add to)Creature Release 1 of 2, the Khanith:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rq5omd2pp4c0rlx/AACfp4YvsEb-pW_t0_zgtd9Ha?dl=0Whi...
The Khanith - March's first creature release
March is bug month! Which may happen a few times this year with the amount of titanic sized insects we have walking around on Sol’Kesh.These two species originate from the same genus of fast moving beetles that adapted to a new climate by evolving efficient spiracles and allowing them to grow to larger sizes.The Khanith is a nocturnal hunter on the plains of Sol'Kesh, rushing over fields and scrub to surround and isolate herd animals, their thin wings aiding them in long devastating pounces.The craftable item that can be made from this cr...
Next Month's Creatures!
March is a month for the bugs, giant insects that evolved in the eons of time before the setting of Sol'Kesh that compete with the more recognizable land animals for dominance. These two originated from the same species of fast moving beetles and adapted to two very different life styles, but both make for a dangerous opponent if one is willing to match steel against chitin.The Khanith is a nocturnal hunter on the plains of Sol'Kesh, rushing over fields and scrub to surround and isolate herd animals, their thin wings aiding them in long...
Wayward Poll
Hey Patrons!Since I need to design quite a few minor plants and animals for the crafting/fishing systems in the bestiary, I'd love to hear from you all on what you'd like to see in an upcoming wayward sketch.For the poll I'm going to try something like this:Topic: CrustaceanPrimary Body Feature: VOTE!And you can do multiple votes if you want to hedge your bets.
Wayward Sketch #19 - Happy Fishy Friday
Another Friday, another fish!I tried to go for a real ghastly eel with this one, a fish you might not want to have on your hook. And of course I needed to get in that detail for the secondary jaw. Sci-Fi has nothing on actual nature!This one wasn't brainstormed over at discord like the last, but the hummingbird carnivore swarm meta there sure is taking over. Feel free to join here: https://discord.gg/QsbsFzxD9S ) And you can find the high res version here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8lu9w2poojzy5qv/AABJQOSL6i1naWNZrw-5mCr5a?dl=0Have a great...
Wayward Sketch #18 - Happy Fishy Friday
Well I broke the fish rule again with a jellyfish, but this time I can blame the madness of the Sol'Kesh discord group ( feel free to join here https://discord.gg/QsbsFzxD9S ) they reminded me that the island has no jellyfish as of yet which is a real crime, so I drew 3 of them a spot illustrations for more things that can be fished.And here's the first! Not sure of a name yet so I'm always open to suggestions, but for this one I wanted a tougher fleshed jellyfish and to keep it buoyant I thought a layer of hydrogen in its hood may ...
Traveler Tier Content
Welcome Traveler to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary!Thank you for your subscription and here is your content!Welcome Package: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wq95gs7s35n3yrw/AAAZPV_wLigJbaLNrI9B7tE_a?dl=0Which includes: Primer Area map Bestiary Book progress which includes all previously released D&D 5e Creature Stat Blocks All previously released Harvest Cards The Wayward Sketches (which I will continuously add to)Creature Release 1 of 2, the Ricatrillisk :https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dmiltm5gstljv1a/AADAMSv-QldDEiwJuhpECmONa?dl=0Which ...
The Ricatrillisk - February's second creature release
Welcome back to the Sol’Kesh Speculative Evolution Bestiary.Today we are releasing the second half of the creature content:The Ricatrillisk, the scythed tree climber, chewing through fungal growths for a happier, healthier forest. But will put those scythes to good use when interrupted, which can also benefit your players with the craftable Hooked Vambrace, a scythed armguard that can help scale up trees and cut down opponents.In addition to the beginning of the months content, Patreons will receive today:Traveler Tier Ricatrillisk D&D 5e Cre...
