Round 16: Dungeons & Dragons

[lookslikerain.livejournal.com]

Sorry guys, I would have had this up yesterday, but lj kept telling me the post was too large (!!!) so I had to trim it down some.

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This month's challenge will see us getting down and nerdy (ooh yeah!). Sharpen your pencils and dust off your dice - we are going to delve into the world of the classic role playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, fifth edition (D&D 5e). Not to fret if it's not something you are familiar with - I've tried to make it as accessible as possible, so you needn’t have ever picked up a D20 dice to participate in this round. As in all we do in this community, we are going to play pretty fast and loose with the thematics here.

When you play D&D 5e, there are 12 classes to choose from: Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard. Your task this month is to icon subjects or play off the styles you feel embody or represent these class traits. To help you along, in addition to the visual inspiration, I've also provided a brief description of each class, paraphrased from the D&D Players Handbook. You are free to choose from any and all of the classes below. Your subjects don't have to be limited to all one class, and conversely, you are not required to have equal representation for every class shown below. Your subjects may also fit into multiple classes - that's fine too! Multi-classing is a definitely thing!

For greater distinction between the various classes, I've leant pretty heavily into the stereotypes for each class, but feel free to stretch into each of them as you see fit. That is the beauty of D&D after all - it's only limited by your imagination and creativity :)


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Barbarians are defined by their rage: unbridled, unquenchable and unthinking fury. More than a mere emotion, their anger is the ferocity of a cornered predator, the unrelenting assault of a storm, the churning turmoil of the sea. Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat, and charge headlong into danger so that others don't have to. Their courage in the face of danger makes them perfectly suited to adventuring life.

neatmonster	danseur_lion	xafirah	paintedtarget	neatmonster
vanessa_lj	neatmonster	naginis	novindalf	naginis
naginis	sweet_pink_paw	dixon	talipuu	setentpet

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lumsx	innocent_lexys	aquatilitis	innocent_lexys	acperience_sky
mun_rikki	burnedbreads	pamkips	acperience_sky	pandavirus

In the world of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations in the air, but vocalisations with power all their own. Bards are masters of song, and whether scholars or scoundrels, they weave magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralise foes, manipulate minds and even heal wounds. Bards believe that the world was spoken into existence by the gods, and that the primordial Words of Creation still echo through the cosmos.

dixon	youwatchusrun	barstr7	adriftingsea	poisonfield
word_never_said	sietepecados	phaust_	gallicka	kitamikeita
neatmonster	alfiri	violateraindrop	alisea_dream	nightbulbs

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aquatilitis	evey-v	trapne	evey-v	innocent_lexys
lemonpunch	mun_rikki	midnight_road	mun_rikki	mun_rikki

Clerics are no ordinary priests - they are imbued with divine magic. As the name suggests, divine magic is power from the gods, flowing into the world. Clerics are conduits for that power, manifesting it for miraculous effect. They are chosen by the gods to fulfil a higher calling, combining helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with spells that harm their foes. Clerics strive to embody the handiwork of their deities.

aeriiths	naginis	danseur_lion	lady_turner	hyacinthos
jsfunction	dixon	gettingdrastic	jadeleopard	laxirya
naginis	starkwars	akilah92	word_never_said	magical_sid

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burnedbreads	mun_rikki	innocent_lexys	lemonpunch	bourbonate
innocent_lexys	unknown	pandavirus	pandavirus	lemonpunch

Druids revere nature above all. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are the embodiment of nature's resilience, cunning and fury. Many pursue the mystic spirituality of union with nature, while others serve gods of wild nature, animals or elemental forces. They live with the view of keeping all things in balance. Druids are oriented towards spells of nature and animals - the power of tooth and claw, the sun and moon. They can also study to take on various animal forms.

wickdshy	poisonfield	thyla87	neverberoyals	tturners
tturners	lady_turner	lady_turner	arbdhax	jsfunction
xafirah	hitsuga	tturners	longerthanwedo	vanessa_lj

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trapne	pandavirus	miss_snoopy25	blue_emotion	wherescookie
blue_emotion	blue_emotion	unknown	mun_rikki	aquatilitis

Fighters are perhaps the most diverse class of all in D&D - questing knights, conquering overlords, elite foot soldiers or hardened mercenaries. As fighters, they all share an unparalleled mastery with weapons and armour, and a thorough knowledge of combat. They are well acquainted with meting out death and staring it defiantly in the face. Fighters are trained for danger, and make for superior combatants on battlefields and dungeons alike.

uglybusiness	word_never_said	sweet_lyri	sweet_lyri	wickdshy
naginis	arbdhax	naive_astronaut	naive_astronaut	paperdreamss
starkwars	naive_astronaut	wellhalesbells	novindalf	neverberoyals

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lemonpunch	midnight_road	mun_rikki	akilah92	bourbonate
slytheringurrl	innocent_lexys	spudcat66	pandavirus	aquatilitis

Monks harness the energy that flows in their bodies, infusing all that they do. They make careful study of this magical energy, and are able to channel it into uncanny speed and strength. Many seek personal perfection through contemplation and vigorous training. As a general rule, monks care little for material wealth, and consider adventuring a personal test of their physical and spiritual growth. They are versatile warriors, often protecting their neighbours from monsters or tyrants.

shameless666	sweet_lyri	naginis	valeyvo	emiels
starkwars	bobness1	neatmonster	scarred_loretta	afastmachine
watchpoint	novindalf	timet0begin	marishna	violateraindrop

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mun_rikki	aquatilitis	miss_snoopy25	innocent_lexys	innocent_lexys
pandavirus	trapne	lumsx	gender	pamkips

Paladins are sworn to stand against the forces of evil. Their sacred oaths are a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. They strive to uphold justice and righteousness, standing with the good against the encroaching darkness, hunting evil forces where they lurk in the deep shadows. Paladins are guardians against wickedness, and walk a path of charity and service of others. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of goodness, their power comes as much from their commitment to justice itself as it does from their god.

xafirah	dixon	tiptoetwirl	geckogirl89	sietepecados
ciuciuvaraworld	ciuciuvaraworld	danseur_lion	laxirya	naginis
novindalf	uglybusiness	naive_astronaut	naginis	violateraindrop

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mun_rikki	wildsheepz	wildsheepz	pandavirus	pandavirus
innocent_lexys	pandavirus	wherescookie	pamkips	burnedbreads

Rangers are the watchers in the wild, far from the bustle of cities and towns. They are warriors of the wilderness, specialising in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilisation. Rangers are masters of the hunt, tracking their quarry as a predator might through the wilds. Many rangers are independent to a fault, knowing that they are the first, and possibly last, line of defence. Some rangers become proficient in beast mastery, attaining animal companions to fight by their sides.

thyla87	jsfunction	esgeee	wickdshy	sietepecados
luminousdaze	scarred_loretta	powerblackout	alexia_drake	laurels
novindalf	tiptoetwirl	afastmachine	roguem	lady_turner

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evey-v	aquatilitis	pandavirus	blue_emotion	unknown
spudcat66	trapne	pamkips	akilah92	pamkips

Rogues rely on stealth, skill and their foe's vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding a solution to just about any problem, showing resourcefulness and versatility. Many of them live up to the worst stereotypes of their class, making a living as assassins, cutpurses and con artists, however they can fall on both sides of the law. A few make honest livings as locksmiths or investigators. Some work in service to the crown as spies, other as treasure hunters, sneaking in and out of ancient ruins for the wealth hidden within. Whatever their path, rogues have an almost supernatural knack for avoiding danger, and prioritize cunning over brute strength any day.

jsfunction	tinebrella	aeriiths	neatmonster	gallicka
longerthanwedo	superjesster	appleindecay	afastmachine	afastmachine
adriftingsea	harlequinss_s	dixon	dixon	tturners

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pandavirus	aquatilitis	lumsx	innocent_lexys	gender
lemonpunch	aquatilitis	spooky_window	blue_emotion	burnedbreads

Sorcerers harness and channel their own innate magic, unleashing their power in staggering ways. Magic is a part of every sorcerer, suffusing their body, mind and spirit with latent power. Some wield magic that springs from an ancient draconic blood line, others from otherworldly influence or exposure to unknown cosmic forces. One can't study sorcery as one learns a language - you cannot choose to become a sorcerer; you simply are, or are not. Sorcerers have no use for dusty old tomes, or pacts with demonic patrons. Their inborn magic is wild and unpredictable, manifesting in unexpected ways.

lady_turner	emiels	gettingdrastic	tturners	naive_astronaut
adriftingsea	neatmonster	littlemissnovel	sietepecados	lemonzter
xafirah	uglybusiness	novindalf	monstersinyou	longerthanwedo

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unknown	acperience_sky	pamkips	aquatilitis	spudcat66
trapne	unknown	akilah92	midnight_road	blue_emotion

Warlocks are driven by an insatiable need for the knowledge and power that is hidden in the fabric of the universe. Warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular through pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, such as demons, devils, hags, the great old ones and the fey. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of these beings, warlocks can piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power. Once a pact is made, the thirst for knowledge and power cannot be slaked by mere study and research alone. After all, one does not make a deal with a mighty patron if one does not intend for that power to be used.

tturners	jsfunction	starry_night	tnishadi	arbdhax
akilah92	danseur_lion	jsfunction	tiptoetwirl	second_love
word_never_said	luminousdaze	sucksucksmile	everythingshiny	neatmonster

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akilah92	innocent_lexys	aquatilitis	akilah92	akilah92
burnedbreads	innocent_lexys	akilah92	spudcat66	innocent_lexys

Wizards are supreme magic users, drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos. They live and die by their spells, casting bolts of explosive fire, shooting arcs of lightning, weaving subtle deceptions or using brute force mind control. Wizards can conjure monsters from other planes of existence, glimpse into the future, and even turn slain foes into zombies. The mightiest among them can even call down meteors from the sky, or open portals to other worlds. Wizards are scholars of the arcane, and most believe that their counterparts in ancient civilisations knew great secrets of magic that have been lost to the ages. Discovering those secrets could unlock a path to greater power than any magic in the present age.

jellybeansraw	quiddity_	laurels	jsfunction	lady_turner
starry_night	neatmonster	novindalf	naginis	lady_turner
devon380black	sweet_pink_paw	naive_astronaut	sweet_pink_paw	deadwillwalk

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innocent_lexys	pandavirus	trapne	pandavirus	innocent_lexys
spudcat66	midnight_road	mun_rikki	midnight_road	spiritcoda

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Rules:
• Participation is open to all. There are no sign ups or claims.
• At least 10 of your 20 icons must be inspired directly by the theme.
• Post your icons in a new post, titled "Round 16: username". Provide 3 teaser icons.
• Tag your entries with the following: round: x, user: x
• Please include the following in your post, updated with your username and links: No longer required.
• Your icons are due 31 August 2018, 11:59PM in your timezone. If you need an extension let me know.
• Challenge has been extended to Monday, 03 September 2018. There will be no further extensions after this point.

Comments

[geckogirl89.livejournal.com]

Thank you for using one of my icons!

This is an interesting theme... I'll definitely have to think on it for a while since this is my first real exposure to Dungeons and Dragons.

[lookslikerain.livejournal.com]

I hope you do enter! If you get stuck choosing classes you can always roll for it and let the dice decide, haha! ;)

[geckogirl89.livejournal.com]

I started making a random list of characters and which classes they might fit into last night, so I think I'll be good. It will be interesting because I think this will give me a chance to work with some characters and sources I don't use as often because they fit better (at least to me) into this particular theme.

[apologizeg]

Wow, this must have taken forever to put together! *_*


Question, is there a minimum of classes we have to use? Can all icons be inspired by just one?

[lookslikerain.livejournal.com]

I'm just mad that I had to cut out a third of it to get it to post!

No limit on the classes - you can choose as many or as few (ie, one) as you like :)

[vanessa-lj.livejournal.com]

OMG these inspirations are really fabulous, I can not wait to get to work!
Thank you for using some of my icons as an example

[xafirah.livejournal.com]

Amazing inspo post! I love D&D so this set is going to be really fun to make!
Thanks for using my icons as examples :)

Btw, this icon (https://i.imgur.com/yaAe64E.png) was made by me - original post here (https://cato-neimoidia.livejournal.com/23822.html) :)

[tturners.livejournal.com]

This is SO beautiful, you're simply too good at choosing themes and posting inspo.

Just so you know, this (https://i.imgur.com/RULY5RM.png) icon is mine, to be found here (https://wintcrfell.livejournal.com/11292.html) :) I'm honoured to see some of my icons as examples – thank you very much!! :D

[kunci-gitar.livejournal.com]

Amazing! Keep post!!

[novindalf]

Thank you for including my some of my icons in the examples, and this is such a great theme!

The Barbarian icon exam you have credited to me however isn't actually mine - from the looks of it it could be naginis or neatmonster? And the Cleric example you have credited to akilah92 is actually by absolutelybatty.

[apologizeg]

It's neatmonster's :)

[second-love.livejournal.com]

AWESOME inspiration post♥
Never played this game but I'll try to make icons for this round

[lady_turner]

Amazing inspiration post! And thank you so much for using so many icons of mine! ♥

[magicrubbish.livejournal.com]

Wonderful post , would love to take part. If I do , then it'll be my first part taking part. <3 Loved reading it. In fact bookmarked it because how surreal it reads.

[littlemissnovel.livejournal.com]

Thanks for using one of my icons! This is such a great post, and interesting/tough challenge!