wild moonlady of the west

I'm trying to come up with an interesting subtitle for this intro post but I can't and so I was going to write something like "do people actually put effort into this stuff?" but I'm on a really profound journey of healing from the effects of being raised in a post-irony culture that seems to value not caring about anything and being "nonchalant" all the goddamn time when in fact you SHOULD be caring about everything, so I don't wanna just leave it at that, and now I'm knowingly putting this entire exposition dump here as a counter to that to seem suuuper relatable and genuine despite all of us subconsciously knowing that we are in a Not Real Space and Everything Is Curated. So.

Basic Info

My name is Iris. Or, well, that's the one I use in a lot of online spaces because I'm a bit neurotic about divulging actual personal details. I'm in my mid-20s (god that feels weird to say), and I'm a trans woman (who will be very loud about that when it's relevant <3). I'm also a leftist, and that will likely bleed into some things I post on here.

I run two Elder Scrolls rp sideblogs: @ark-ay and @florentius-baenius

I'm an artist. Currently I'm trying to drill the fundamentals into my brain and not doing much more than occasional doodles, but maybe one day I'll open commissions.

I also very occasionally do writing, and a lot of worldbuilding in my head. Currently I am in the trenches of creating a post-Skyrim fanfic with a friend, a large part of which involves me taking a single scrap of lore I saw and turning it into the focal point of my main character.

Tags I will (probably) use: #iris says things [general stuff], #myrindene annals [worldbuilding], #iris draws things [art]

I have no idea if you're supposed to make those tags hyperspecific or something; I am but a poor wretch who barely understands the tumblr ecosystem, have mercy.

DNI: Reform UK supporters, MAGA types, Zionists, Transphobes, and honestly if you still believe in the British Labour party at this point I don't wanna hear it.

I'd also prefer if minors kept their distance; as much as I know I'm a safe person, I just think for your own safety you shouldn't make a habit of interacting with adults in online spaces, y'know?

Media/Franchises I enjoy:

The Elder Scrolls

Fallout

Stargate

Elden Ring

The Witcher

Starfield

Genshin Impact

I'm probably forgetting a bunch. I'll add more if I ever decide to remember them.

in a public space, as the price you pay for living on a planet with other people, you are expected to conduct yourself in a certain way out of consideration for those other people.

what that generally means is:

- don't blast loud audio from your phone

- if you smoke or vape, either do so in a place people can reasonably avoid or ask the people you are around if it's okay to smoke around them

- do not stare at people for no good reason.

- in enclosed spaces such as buses and trains, avoid eating food with strong smells

- if someone tells you that something you are doing is making them or others uncomfortable, and it is something you can reasonably stop doing, just stop doing it

"I do walk sometimes! I just have to spend the whole morning preparing for it because an abrupt change in gravity will make me spew breakfast all over the nearest tree."

"Stepping foot in Cyrodiil would be risky. Assuming they still have that asinine ban on levitation I'd rack up fines just for existing."

Irene Laskaris, 'Lunar Sorceress'

Varen's favourite niece

I've decided that my traditional art skills are finally up to par to start drawing things for other people! I'm not quite ready to charge people yet, as I'm still working on establishing a strong workflow without the pressure of having been paid.

The Bare Basics: You send me reference(s), and when I have the time and energy I'll put my pencils to work. You can do this in my ask box (I think that allows images) or you can message me.

What I can do: I'm most proficient in character headshots, but because this is something I'm doing for skills development I'm more than happy to attempt half bodies or even full bodies, though the level of detail I can pack in will naturally be lower until I flex those muscles some more.

Simple (but important) Disclaimer: This scheme is for my own development as an artist. I do not promise consistent quality, nor do I even promise that your request will actually be fulfilled. I understand it can be disheartening to put a request in and hear nothing, I really do. Equally, I want you to understand that you are not paying me, nor will I take payment in exchange for a guarantee. There may also come a time when I do open commissions, and past that point I will not be doing any free work (exceptions apply: flights of fancy, art trades, etc.)

You will not receive any timeframe for completion, though if I don't finish a sketch in one sitting I may send you a WIP.

As any sketches I complete are considered part of my development, I will also be posting any sketches I complete. If you do not wish to be tagged for whatever reason, I'm more than happy to omit that.

Examples:

You can search the tag #iris draws things to find any art I've posted before. But also, here are some examples under the cut.

Varen Laskaris, Admiral of the Northern Imperial Navy