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[dailyadventureprompts]

Adventure: Shadow of the Harvest Moon

Most imagine the shadowfell as a dreadful and dreary place, but there are islands of solace in the underworld, such as the realm of Dwindlehearth which manifests as a pastoral village rendered in an eternal autumn sunset. It is a place where those who were lonely in life find kinship in the folkish festivals put on by the attendant spirits, where those too stubborn to accept the end can work themselves to satisfied exhaustion in the fields before retiring in comfort, and where those never had enough can stay in on a rainy day and enjoy a filling meal by a warm fire. It is a good death, a good afterlife, the sort we would wish for those we loved dearest to allow their memory to fade most gracefully.

But Something is wrong in Dwindlehearth

Rot spreads through the fields and the shades can find no solace, foul things stalk at the edge of dark woods, clouds cover the face of the ember-warm sun and part to reveal a cold and leering moon, too low and with it's own strange, superntatural gravity.

If the dead are to know peace once again, something must be done.

Hooks:

After their latest bout of occupational grave desecration the party are called upon by the deathgod Nerull to help sort things out, whatever's causing the problem is hidden from his sight and he'll forgive them their literal and figurative trespasses if they can root out whatever corruption is twisting his pastoral realm into a nightmare.

Most shades in Dwindlehearth have varying levels of awareness, identities growing hazier the closer they get to moving on. The rot seems to remind them of all their regrets and failings, preserving their worst aspects while the rest of them atrophies. This is to say nothing of when the night descends unexpectedly, and those shades worst affected transform into monsters, or nightmarish hauntings.

Investigating the source of the corruption will prove difficult, but perhaps the party can get the aid of one of the attendant psychopomps ( most of whom are busy fighting the rot and fending off incursions from unseen enemies at the village's border) or by taking inconstant direction to seek out Dwindlehearth's mayor ( a position the psychopomps have no memory of appointing) who turns out to be a still living necromancer resided on an estate that she's transported to the middle of the death god's domain (especially if the party encountered hear early in the campaign). She's willing to help, but only if the party put in a good word for her with Nerull, as she's grown to quite enjoy the surroundigns.

Behind all the problems in Dwindlehearth is Zuggtmoy, demon queen of despair and decay, who saw the pastoral stillness of the village as the perfect place to spread her stagnation. Her influence drives souls to bitter, resentful, remembrance, priming them for transformation into foul minions.

Speaking of Minions, Zuggtmoy's influence was carried to the village by the departed soul of one of her priests, a poet mired in morbid melancholy by the name of Blaine Blackstem, who got one of the psychopomps to carry him over Nerrull's wards. Blaine was never a good poet, but his mistress's gifts and the nightmare landscape have transformed him into a looming scarecrow figure, striding through the fields sowing rot and then taking grisly inspiration as how the souls twist.

A number of Zuggtmoy's other fiendish minions probe the border of Dwindlehearth just waiting for a large enough breach to pour in, Blaine aims to accommodate them by creating an army of pumpkin monsters and setting them lose to overwhelm the psychopomps leaving the village undefended.

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#halloween #mid level #low level #shadowfell #festival #village #spooky #underworld #zuggtmoy #monster hunt

[zoethehead]

Phew.

Bios are done!

BTW, the legendary blackstem warrior is Black Apple Cookie.

Bonus dragon form of snowberry Dragon Cookie below:

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[warriorsouljah-blog]

Nola M. Hylton (born 1957) is a Professor of Radiology and Director of the Breast Imaging Research Group at the University of California, San Francisco. She pioneered the usage of magnetic resonance imaging for the detection, diagnosis, and staging of Breast Cancer by using MRIs to locate tumors and characterize the surrounding tissue. Hometown: Mount Vernon Alma maters: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Stanford University Known for: Breast MRI Scientific career Institutions: University of California, San Francisco #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #bhm #blackdrs #blackdoctors #medicalhistory #cancer #breastcancer #womenshistory #blackwomen #blackstem #stem #MIT #Stanford #UCSF (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ334VHukye/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[muzikaddik]

So on the 256th day of the year, some celebrate #ProgrammersDay to honor all the programmers, developers, and engineers that strive to make the backend of code look cool and simple on the front end ! 👩🏾‍💻🎉 🔥 The number 256 is distinct to programmers represented by an eight-bit byte. 💻 256 equals 2 to the eighth power. This digit makes it the highest power of two that is less than 365. When translated to binary code, the day reads 1 0000 0000 🤯. It’s my first official but #HappyInternationalProgrammersDay to techies all around the world 🌏! #InternationalProgrammersDay #diversityintech #blacktech #blackstem #blackintech #ProgrammersDay2021 #Programmers #Programming #lifeofaprogrammer #coding #codelife #developers #girlswhocode #softwareengineer #intern #workinghard #techielife #techlover #geeklife https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxQ2MQlOkb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[lichenaday]

Dr. O’Neil Ray Collins.

Today I am stepping way outside of my wheelhouse to present the essential contributions of Dr. O’Neil Ray Collins to the field of mycology. 

Dr. Collins was born in Opelousas, Louisiana in 1931. He earned his bachelor of science at Southern University in 1957, his master’s and PhD at the University of Iowa, in 1959 and 1961. He taught at Queens College, Southern University, Wayne State University, and would go on to become chairman of the botany department and UC Berkeley. His research over the years focused on myxomycete (slime mold) reproduction and genetics. He discovered heterothalism and homothalism in Didymium and Physarum plasmodial slime molds, and researched incompatibility, cytotoxicity, mating-type diversity, and speciation in slime molds during his scientific career. He was the chairman for the microbiology section the Botanical Society of America in 1968, and a Councilor in Genetics and Cytology for the Mycological Society of America from 1980-1983. 

He was a persistent advocate for diversity in academia, and served as the Associate Dean of the Graduate Division at UC Berkeley where he developed the Graduate Minority Program in 1970. And in 1987, he created the introductory course “Biology, Evolution, and Race.” 

Sadly, he passed away in 1989 sue to Hodgkin’s Disease. But his legacy continues on in the form of his crucial contributions to slime mold genetics, and as the only African-American biologist to achieve a tenured position at UC Berkeley. 

Black lives matter. Black ideas matter. Black academics matter. Black science matters. Systematic racism in the U.S. prevents black students and scientists from being able to reach their full potential. We need to stand against racism in all its forms. We need to change the system. History would like you to forget the contributions of people labelled as “other.” It is our job to remember them.  

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#not lichens #BLM #black excellence #black science #black scientist #history #science #mycology #slime mold #fungus #amplifyblackstem #blackSTEM

[phenomenalgems]

💎 🌌 First treasure from Diamond Mountain: small, pristine, and super rare black stem Herkimer Diamond scepter cluster! This perfect gem was the single crystal found in a small pocket we opened on our first day, and what a find it was. Stay tuned for some crystals that are genuinely going to knock your socks off—this mine is known for some of the rarest and most beautiful formations in Herkimer County, and it did not disappoint! 💎 🌌 #rarecrystals #blackstem #scepterquartz #blackdiamond #diamondmountain #herkimercounty #littlefalls #upstatenewyork #herkimerdiamonds #dreamtrip #bucketlist #herkimerdiamond #quartz #rocksandminerals #minerals #crystalhunting #rockhounding #buriedtreasure #rainydays #tropicalstorm #phenomenalgems #etsy #etsyshop #etsycrystals #onlocation https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlAoHqHhm7/?igshid=91wnrnhjm45q

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[montclarelab]

Karmella Ann Haynes is a biomedical engineer and Associate Professor at Emory University. Her research focuses are : Synthetic Biology, Chromatin Epigenetics Engineering, Cancer Technologies, Biomaterials and Regenerative Technologies.

#AAAS #scicomm #SciEngage #PhD #brooklyn #lablife #project365 #365today #chemistry #biochemistry #stem #BLM #blackstem

[sunsetraven715]

#warriorsoc #warriorcatsoc #oc #blackstem #tom #male #shadowclan #warrior

[blackhypothesis]

Ever notice a lot of #BlackSuperheroes have electrical powers? 🤔

#blackhistory #blackstem #blackpodcasters #blackpanther #blacksuperhero #blacksuperheroes #blackcreatives

[uchicagoscrc]

Next up in our Black History Month celebration of UChicago African-American alumni and faculty, we honor Dr. Julian Herman Lewis (PhD 1915) and his wife Eva Overton Lewis (AB 1916).

Dr. Julian Herman Lewis was likely the first African American to hold both an M.D. and a PhD. His groundbreaking research on race and blood typing led to his 1942 book, Biology of the Negro, which debunked the racist idea that black people are biologically inferior. Born in Shawneetown, Illinois in 1891, Lewis was the son of John Calhoun Lewis and Cordelia O. Lewis. In 1915, he earned his PhD in physiology and pathology from the University of Chicago, and in 1917, in his final year of medical school, completed his clinical instruction at Rush Medical College. Later that year, he became the first African American to teach at the University of Chicago, where he was a noted expert in immunology. In 1926, Lewis was among the first to receive a Guggenheim Fellowship Award for study abroad and conducted research at the University of Basel, Switzerland. He continued his career as a research scientist and physician at Provident Hospital in Chicago. In his later years, he served as director of the pathology department at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Dyer, Indiana.

Eva Overton Lewis was born in 1893, the daughter of famed manufacturer, banker, lawyer, and businessman Anthony Overton. She received an AB from the University of Chicago in 1916 before marrying Julian Herman Lewis. While at the University, she was a charter member of the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. During their marriage she spent a great deal of time traveling in Europe, particularly in Paris. The couple had three children. Eva Lewis died in Chicago in 1945.

Their papers are preserved at the Special Collections Research Center.

#blackhistorymonth #african american history #black history month #uchicago history #uchicago archives #blackstem #medical history #alpha kappa alpha #chicago history

[kamiartist9]

Show up for you lives! Sign the petitions, donate & fund black business & entrepreneurs, pull your funds out & away from the oppressors, use your platforms, Raise your voice, VOTE!!!✊🏾 THIS IS OUR LAND! WE NEED TO SAVE IT! ✊🏾 WAKE UP✊🏾 YOU NOT THE LIES THE OPPRESSORS FED YOU! FROM YOUR HEAD TO YOUR TOES YOU SCREAM ROYALTY! GOD’S CHOSEN CHILDREN! ✊🏾 Posted @withregram • @artfullinspirations ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 . . . . . . #hiphopculture #hiphopforever #therevolutionwillnotbetelevised #empowermenttomypeople #Blackentrepreneur #blackempire #BlackIntelligence #blackwallstreet #blackempowement #blackbusinessmatters #blackeconomics #BlackTechMatters #blackgirlsintech #blackstem #BlackComputerscientists #knowledgeishiphop #KnowledgeIsWealth #artfulllife @artfullinspirations https://www.instagram.com/p/CDE5mhiJoGs/?igshid=ltz8lbgn68kb

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[kindurfarm]

A budding naturalist and shepherd. #blackfarmersmatter #blackstem #kindurfarm (at Kindurfarm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBPF18thZRB/?igshid=1gmnxcefvwhnp

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[fabulizemag]

How many books, comics and graphic novels are you reading that have Black girls as heroes and protagonists? Check out this list on Fabulize Magazine. Link in bio. #blackfemalesuperheroes #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlbookclub #blackgirlbooks #blerd #blerdgirl #blerds #blerdy #afrofuturism #afrofuturismnovels #blackauthorsofinstagram #speculativefiction #blackgirlsreadtoo #bookstagram #graphicnovelseries #diversitymatters #booksforblackgirls #blackstem #onlinemagazine #fabulizemag #fabulizemagazine #forusbyus #blackbookstagram #blackbooksmatter #MySuperheroesAreBlack #blackheroesmatter #blackherstory (at Newark, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EYqoulP2e/?igshid=kheafh73qqni

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[warriorsouljah-blog]

Nicole LaPointe Jameson [26 years old!!!!!] CEO - @evilgeniuses “We make the market we want to exist in,” LaPointe Jameson says. “People know that if you are the best of the best, you will have a home at Evil Geniuses, regardless of your race, creed or religion.” #NicoleLaPointeJameson Education: @columbia Columbia University in the city of New York Via @forbes In May 2019, LaPointe Jameson took over as CEO of storied but fading esports outfit, Evil Geniuses. In her first year, she's made significant moves to pull the team back to relevancy, primarily by re-entering two of the top esports, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and League of Legends. The newly acquired CS:GO team quickly made its presence known by debuting with a championship win at ESL One New York 2019 in Brooklyn's Barclays Center. LaPointe Jameson has also opened offices in Seattle and Los Angeles and doubled headcount. Evil Geniuses boasts sponsorships from Monster Energy, Xfinity, AMD and Twitch among others. Via @linkedin Honors & Awards Business Insider Transformer @BusinessInsider Sep 2020 The individuals featured in BI’s 100 People Transforming Business lists are driving change and innovation in their companies and across industries. https://www.businessinsider.com/tb/the-list-of-300-people-transforming-business-in-2020-9 The Root's 100 Lister @TheRoot Sep 2020 The Root 100 is a annual list that identifies and honors the most influential African Americans, ages 24 to 45. https://interactives.theroot.com/root-100-2020/nicole-lapointe-jameson/ Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister #Forbes Oct 2019 https://www.forbes.com/profile/nicole-lapointe-jameson/#21b66eb717da #BlackHerstory #BlackHistory #BlackSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory365 #BlackHistory2021 #BlackHistoryFacts #Black #STEM #WomenInSTEM #BlackWomen #BlavkWomensHistory #WomensHistory #USHistory #AmericanHistory #BusinessMogul #WomenInBusiness #BlavkWomenInBusiness #Gamer #Gaming #GamingBusiness #Esports #BlackGamers (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLpSenAhez3/?igshid=uik9ub7q988y

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[hekimaadimusana]

My friends really are perfection. I have on a full face and she doesn't have a drop of makeup. #goals #blackdontcrack #blackselfloveisrevolutionary #blackgirlmagic #blackstem

#blackstem #blackselfloveisrevolutionary #blackgirlmagic #blackdontcrack #goals

[snarp]

Ingredients for the lavender part of lavender lemonade:

* some lavender leaves

* some Greek basil leaves

* one blackstem peppermint leaf (because the mint isn’t doing great)

* 3 tbsp dried lavender (which I had to buy because my lavender plants never flower much)

After the tea is boiled and then entirely cooled with the saucepan lid still on (because I probably-incorrectly think it retains more fragrance if I let however much steam is caught inside the lid drip back in), it will be placed in a pitcher, where it will be mixed with

* 1 cup sugar

* 1 tablespoon honey

* 1 cup boiling water (to first turn the last two ingredients into syrup, for Smoothness)

* some ice cubes (to cool the syrup enough that I can pour it into the pitcher without hurting myself or the pitcher)

* 3/4 cup lemon juice

* 1/4 cup lime juice

* and however much water it takes to fill the pitcher the rest of the way up

#(I’ve posted this recipe before I think #? but these are my current Modifications #which improve it) #recipes #lavender #lavender lemonade #food cw